Olympic moments abound Olympic moments abound The Summer of Sailing around Port Phillip has been quite the big deal The Summer of Sailing around Melbourne's Port Phillip has been quite the big deal. How cool would it be to have Australia represented in the 470M, Laser, 470W, Finn, 49er, FX, Nacra, and also Laser Radial by John Curnow, Editor, Sail-World AUS Posted 17 Feb 08:00 AEDT North Sails Weekly Debrief North Sails Weekly Debrief Code Sails Defined, Global Superyacht Service, World Yacht Rally, New Star Class Jib The name ‘Code Sail' means different things to different sailors. What started out as a straightforward but innovative concept has rapidly evolved into a whole new category of sails. by North Sails Posted 17 Feb 05:00 AEDT Heaven Can Wait Charity Sailing Regatta preview Heaven Can Wait Charity Sailing Regatta preview The weather is something we don't have a great deal of control over The weather is something we don't have a great deal of control over. Having said that, the weather does look to be clearing, so please don't leave your entry in this unique regatta or your tickets for the Charity Dinner until the last minute. by Melvyn Steiner Posted 17 Feb 04:38 AEDT Announcing the start of GKA Youth Kite World Tour Announcing the start of GKA Youth Kite World Tour A chance for the hottest, up and coming young riders in the world to make their name in kitesurfing This is a chance for the hottest, up and coming young riders in the world to make their name in kitesurfing! Categories will be be girls / boys U14, U16, U19 and U21. by Kate Chandler Posted 17 Feb 02:34 AEDT Banjo's Shoreline Crown Series Regatta overall Banjo's Shoreline Crown Series Regatta overall Ed Psaltis was in a class of his own Ed Psaltis (Midnight Rambler) was in a class of his own in the Banjo's Shoreline Crown Series Bellerive Regatta comprehensively winning Racing Division One on AMS and IRC. by Jane Austin Posted 17 Feb 01:17 AEDT 2020 SB20 Tasmanian Championship overall 2020 SB20 Tasmanian Championship overall Victorian father and son combination sail to victory Victorian father and son combination Chris and Lockie Dare with Ben Lamb from NSW sailed their SB20 Ambition to victory today in the final day of racing in the Tasmanian SB20 Championship. by Jane Austin Posted 17 Feb 01:11 AEDT Sydney 38 OD Australian Championship overall Sydney 38 OD Australian Championship overall Byford and Hudson crowned Champions at Pittwater Royal Prince Alfred Yacht Club (RPAYC) members, Peter Byford and David Hudson, have been crowned the 2020 Sydney 38 One-Design Australian Champions following a three-day battle over nine races at Pittwater in Sydney. by Di Pearson / Sydney 38 Media Posted 16 Feb 20:09 AEDT ILCA Laser Standard Worlds overall ILCA Laser Standard Worlds overall Philipp Buhl dominates the event German Laser sailor Philipp Buhl put together an exemplary scorecard to win the 2020 ILCA Standard Men's World Championship by 12 points. by Laser 2020 Media Posted 16 Feb 20:03 AEDT 18ft Skiff Australian Championship day 4 18ft Skiff Australian Championship day 4 Two spectacular wins by Tech2 on Sydney Harbour Two spectacular wins by Jack Macartney, Charlie Wyatt and Trent Barnabas on Tech2 in Races 6 and 7 of the Australian 18ft Skiff Championship on Sydney Harbour has given the team a nine points lead in the series with just two more races to be contested. by Frank Quealey Posted 16 Feb 19:48 AEDT AUS team at the ILCA Laser Standard Worlds overall AUS team at the ILCA Laser Standard Worlds overall Silver medal for Matt Wearn Matt Wearn has won a Silver Medal at the 2020 Laser Men's Standard World Championships at Sandringham Yacht Club today. This is the Tokyo-bound athlete's third World Championship silver, to go with the results collected in Aarhus in 2018 by Clare Ridgway Posted 16 Feb 17:54 AEDT America's Cup: Issues emerge in Match Conditions America's Cup: Issues emerge in Match Conditions America's Cup Debate: Quite different views from Auckland and San Fransisco on key Cup issues It might be Valentine's Day but there is not too much love lost between Sailing Illustrated's host, Tom Ehman , and Sail-World's NZ Editor, Richard Gladwell as they cover the issues of the day 12 months out from the America's Cup in Auckland. by Sail-World.com Posted 16 Feb 14:40 AEDT $6m decision made in favour of Laser designer $6m decision made in favour of Laser designer A long running Court battle has been decided by a Jury with a multi-million damages award. A District Court of Connecticut Jury has handed down a Verdict in favour of Bruce Kirby Inc, the designer of the ILCA Laser singlehander. A damages award in excess of $6million is said to have been awarded. by Richard Gladwell/Sail-World.com Posted 16 Feb 14:11 AEDT Mission accomplished for Oman's Olympic hopefuls Mission accomplished for Oman's Olympic hopefuls The Oman Sail racing duo used the world championship as real world training It was mission accomplished for Oman's Olympic hopefuls Musab Al Hadi and Waleed Al Kindi as they hit their pre-event target at the conclusion of the 2020 World 49er Championship in Australia on Saturday. by Oman Sail Posted 16 Feb 02:24 AEDT 2020 SB20 Tasmanian Championship, day 1 2020 SB20 Tasmanian Championship, day 1 Victorian Chris Dare leading the Championship Victorian father and son combination Chris and Lochie Dare with Oliver Tweddell (Ambition) are leading the Tasmanian SB20 Championship which is sailed as part of the Banjo's Shoreline Crown Series Bellerive Regatta on the River Derwent in Hobart. by Jane Austin Posted 16 Feb 02:01 AEDT Banjo's Shoreline Crown Series Regatta day 2 Banjo's Shoreline Crown Series Regatta day 2 Midnight Rambler had a formidable day winning two of four races A dismasting, shredded spinnakers and wipe-outs - tough going or easy sailing, it just depends on who you talk to about Saturday's racing in the 2020 Banjo's Shoreline Crown Series Bellerive Regatta. by Jane Austin Posted 16 Feb 01:53 AEDT 49er, 49er FX & Nacra 17 Worlds overall 49er, 49er FX & Nacra 17 Worlds overall Thrilling medal races produce world champions In thrilling medal race the Spanish 49erFX team of Tamara Echegoyen and Paula Barcelo and the British Nacra 17 team of John Gimson and Anna Burnet owned the 49erFX and Nacra 17 top spots respectively. by Lisa Ratcliff, 49er & Nacra 17 Sailing Media Posted 16 Feb 01:39 AEDT Aussies dominated podium at 49er & Nacra 17 Worlds Aussies dominated podium at 49er & Nacra 17 Worlds Australian Sailing Team results at 2020 49er, 49erFX and Nacra 17 World Championships Aussies have dominated the podium at the Nacra 17 World Championships, with the brother and sister duo of Nathan and Haylee Outteridge claiming silver, and cousins Jason Waterhouse and Lisa Darmanin, the bronze. by Ben Remocker Posted 15 Feb 21:28 AEDT AUS team at the ILCA Laser Standard Worlds day 5 AUS team at the ILCA Laser Standard Worlds day 5 Wearn in podium position after a gruelling penultimate day Matt Wearn has moved into third place after a gruelling day on the water at the 2020 Laser Men's Standard World Championships at Sandringham Yacht Club. by Clare Ridgway Posted 15 Feb 18:39 AEDT Nailbiting conclusion to Sanya Tropical Race Nailbiting conclusion to Sanya Tropical Race WTC Logistics scoops top spot and first podium of the Clipper 2019-20 Race WTC Logistics clinched victory in Race 6: The Sanya Tropical Paradise from the Whitsundays, Australia to Subic Bay, Philippines in dramatic fashion. Overtaking Qingdao and Ha Long Bay, Viet Nam, who finished second and third respectively by Grace Kitching Posted 15 Feb 18:18 AEDT ILCA Laser Standard Worlds day 5 ILCA Laser Standard Worlds day 5 Black flags hurt champions after tough day at Laser Worlds Two Olympic medallists and the sailor who holds second place overall made it tough for themselves in very testing conditions at the ILCA Laser Standard Men's World Championship today. by Laser 2020 Media Posted 15 Feb 17:14 AEDT 72nd Bunbury and Return Ocean Race underway 72nd Bunbury and Return Ocean Race underway Youth and experience in the oldest ocean race in Western Australia The oldest ocean race in Western Australia is under way for a fleet of seventeen yachts. There is plenty of offshore experience among the teams including accomplished navigators Kingsley Piesse on CheckMate by Susan Ghent Posted 15 Feb 16:55 AEDT SCL-Asia Pacific Northern Qualifier filling fast SCL-Asia Pacific Northern Qualifier filling fast SAILING Champions League - Asia Pacific 2020 NoRs posted The Notice of Race for the three remaining 2020 SAILING Champions League - Asia Pacific events are now online. by Lisa Ratcliff/SCL Posted 15 Feb 14:42 AEDT 2020 International WASZP Games early entry opens 2020 International WASZP Games early entry opens 2020 proving to be a huge year for the WASZP class With a focus on competitive racing on the water across multiple new exciting race formats and a relaxed beach party lifestyle off the water it is the perfect cocktail of sailing as we feel it should be. by Marc Ablett Posted 15 Feb 07:30 AEDT Sharpies flying in Tasmania Sharpies flying in Tasmania It is a thrilling boat to sail and can race in almost any breeze This weekend's Banjo's Shoreline Crown Series Bellerive Regatta will see seven 'Lightweight Sharpies' entered in the off-the-beach class. by Jane Austin Posted 14 Feb 23:38 AEDT 49er, 49er FX & Nacra 17 Worlds Day 5 49er, 49er FX & Nacra 17 Worlds Day 5 Plan for the final day No racing on Friday February 14 due to summer storms that wreaked havoc with the breeze. by 49er & Nacra 17 Sailing Media Posted 14 Feb 23:32 AEDT AUS team at the 49er, FX & Nacra 17 Worlds day 5 AUS team at the 49er, FX & Nacra 17 Worlds day 5 Racing abandoned, not for a lack of waiting or effort Race Management was forced to abandon the day and look to the final day, tomorrow, to complete more racing ahead of the all-important Medal Races in the afternoon. by Australian Sailing Team Posted 14 Feb 22:34 AEDT The Clipper Race Leg 5 - Race 6, Day 26 The Clipper Race Leg 5 - Race 6, Day 26 The race remains: Each team made a valiant effort in their quest WTC Logistics, Qingdao and Ha Long Bay, Viet Nam have arrived into Subic Bay, Philippines securing first, second and third podium places respectively in Race 6. by Clipper Round the World Race Posted 14 Feb 22:01 AEDT 2020 Banjo's Shoreline Crown Series Regatta 2020 Banjo's Shoreline Crown Series Regatta Mumms do battle on the River Derwent The Banjo's Shoreline Crown Series Bellerive Regatta gets under way on the River Derwent this Friday night, with the racing expected to be intense across all fleets and divisions, none more so than the Division One Keelboat Racing Group. by Jane Austin Posted 14 Feb 18:39 AEDT New WM-4 Satellite Weather and Audio Receiver New WM-4 Satellite Weather and Audio Receiver Navico announces launch for SiriusXM® weather and audio Navico, parent company to the Lowrance®, Simrad®, B&G® and C-MAP® brands have announced the launch of the WM-4 Marine Satellite Receiver for SiriusXM® weather and audio. by Andrew Golden Posted 14 Feb 17:10 AEDT Cadet Worlds head down under Cadet Worlds head down under Hosted by Royal Yacht Club of Victoria Some of the world's most talented junior sailors will head to the Royal Yacht Club of Victoria (RYCV) next summer as the historic Australian club gets set to host the national and world championships for the International Cadet class. by Harry Fisher Posted 14 Feb 17:01 AEDT Abandoned racing ensures tough final series Abandoned racing ensures tough final series Racing abandoned on day four due to scattered lightning Racing was abandoned on day four of the 2020 ILCA Laser Standard Men's World Championship due to scattered lightning and squalls of up to 38 knots. Racing was initially postponed due to lack of wind by Clare Ridgway Posted 14 Feb 16:57 AEDT ILCA Laser Standard Worlds day 4 ILCA Laser Standard Worlds day 4 No racing at Laser Worlds as thunderstorms hit Melbourne The fourth day of racing at the ILCA Laser Standard Men's World Championship was abandoned today, owing to a series of thunderstorms that swept across Port Phillip Bay. by Laser 2020 Media Posted 14 Feb 16:16 AEDT America's Cup: Dean on Terry, Terry on Dean America's Cup: Dean on Terry, Terry on Dean Here's Terry Hutchinson and Dean Barker's views on each other once competitors, now team mates. American Magic skipper Terry Hutchinson and helmsman Dean Barker are no strangers to America's Cup racecourses, having sailed both with and against each other across multiple campaigns for the oldest trophy in international sports. by American Magic Posted 14 Feb 08:59 AEDT North Sails renews 52 Super Series partnership North Sails renews 52 Super Series partnership As the Official Technical Partner Following a successful partnership over the last two seasons, North Sails has today announced we will continue as an ‘Official Technical Partner' of the 52 Super Series sponsored by Rolex. by North Sails Posted 14 Feb 06:07 AEDT Zhik supports Moloney's Olympic offshore ambitions Zhik supports Moloney's Olympic offshore ambitions Nick announces comeback to elite short-handed offshore sailing Nick Moloney is the latest talented sailor to join Zhik's team of world class athletes. Inspired by the new double-handed offshore class for the 2024 Olympic Games, Nick recently announced his comeback to elite short-handed offshore sailing. by Liz Rushall Posted 14 Feb 03:00 AEDT 2020 Superyacht Cup Palma welcomes new entries 2020 Superyacht Cup Palma welcomes new entries Magic Carpet3 finalising plans to race new SYC Performance Class New Superyacht Cup Palma entry Magic Carpet3 was attracted to the 24th edition of Europe's longest-running superyacht regatta by the prospect of ultra-competitive fleet racing offered by the new Performance Class. by Superyacht Cup Palma Posted 14 Feb 01:15 AEDT Omani sailors remain determined at 49er Worlds Omani sailors remain determined at 49er Worlds Staying on course to reach their goal in Australia Backed by Oman Sail, Omani racing sailors Musab Al Hadi and Waleed Al Kindi have maintained their determined bid to qualify for this year's Olympic Games as the 2020 World 49er Championship enters its final phase in Australia. by Oman Sail Posted 14 Feb 00:48 AEDT The Clipper Race Leg 5 - Race 6, Day 25 The Clipper Race Leg 5 - Race 6, Day 25 The finale continues to be a thrilling and closely fought contest The competition at the top of the current race standings couldn't be closer. Hit refresh on the Clipper Round the World, Race Viewer and the four leading teams seem to shuffle as quickly as the screen and website is able to reload. by Clipper Round the World Race Posted 13 Feb 23:18 AEDT 49er, 49er FX & Nacra 17 Worlds Day 4 49er, 49er FX & Nacra 17 Worlds Day 4 'Game on' for national selection battles Australians siblings Nathan and Haylee Outteridge continue to show their mettle, moving into the top spot in the Nacra 17. Their national teammates, Jason Waterhouse and Lisa Darmanin (AUS), are also vying for a country spot for Tokyo 2020. by Lisa Ratcliff, 49er & Nacra 17 Sailing Media Posted 13 Feb 21:25 AEDT AUS team at the 49er, FX & Nacra 17 Worlds day 4 AUS team at the 49er, FX & Nacra 17 Worlds day 4 Nathan and Haylee Outteridge head to the top of the table Day Four at the 49er, 49erFX and Nacra 17 2020 Worlds was all about coming out on top. Epitomising that was brother and sister crew Nathan and Haylee Outteridge, who are the new leaders in the foiling Nacra 17 class with two days of racing to come. by Australian Sailing Team Posted 13 Feb 20:54 AEDT