America's Cup: Swiss designer describes approach America's Cup: Swiss designer describes approach It's a big responsibility to lead the design for a team that has twice won the America's Cup It's a big responsibility to lead the design for such a legendary team that has won the America's Cup twice, and even more so after partnering with Red Bull and benefiting from the knowledge of Red Bull Advanced Technologies. by Marcelino Botin/Alinghi Red Bull Racing Posted 6 Oct 08:47 AEDT Pink Zhik gear for Breast Cancer Awareness Month Pink Zhik gear for Breast Cancer Awareness Month The new Eco Spandex and UV Active tops, caps and a hooded beach towel Zhik are introducing a limited edition range of pink technical apparel in support of Breast Cancer Awareness Month. The one-off special pink range in women's sizes includes the new Eco Spandex and UV Active tops, sports caps and hooded beach towel. by Zhik Posted 6 Oct 03:00 AEDT Entry closed for RS Venture Connect Worlds Entry closed for RS Venture Connect Worlds Mussanah-based event is now at capacity In September 2021, RS Sailing and Oman Sail agreed to host the RS Venture Connect Worlds in November of the following year. Deciding where and when to host a sailing event is always a challenge. by RS Sailing Posted 6 Oct 02:00 AEDT 44Cup Portoroz World Championship preview 44Cup Portoroz World Championship preview Whose mantlepiece will the trophy be residing on? While between themselves 44Cup teams may appear nonchalant that the annual World Championship for their high performance RC44 one designs is "just another regatta", in fact this is far from the case with teams saving their best gear for the major event. by 44Cup Posted 6 Oct 01:07 AEDT 18ft Skiffs: Harry Price and The Rag 18ft Skiffs: Harry Price and The Rag A brand new Van Munster hull for the League's upcoming season One of the highlights of the Australian 18 Footers League's 2021-22 season was the performance of the talented rookie Rag & Famish Hotel team of Harry Price, Josh McKnight and Harry Hall against the world's best and most experienced teams in the 18s. by Frank Quealey Posted 6 Oct 00:48 AEDT Emirates Team NZ: Horonuku gets a first salt run Emirates Team NZ: Horonuku gets a first salt run ETNZ's land yacht ‘Horonuku' has had its first day of sailing on Lake Gairdner, in South Australia Emirates Team New Zealand's land yacht ‘Horonuku' has had its first day of sailing on Lake Gairdner, in South Australia, with pilot Glenn Ashby behind the wheel, in his bid to eclipse the 2009 wind-powered world record speed of 202.9 km/h. by Emirates Team New Zealand Posted 5 Oct 17:34 AEDT Cup Spy: AC40 gets close to AC75 speeds Cup Spy: AC40 gets close to AC75 speeds "We got up to about 46kts or something like that today - we weren't pushing it too hard on Day 5," The AC40 was put through its paces in a morning session on the 2021 America's Cup Courses D and E off Auckland's Eastern Beach, in the strongest winds yet experienced. The day was punctuated with a new top speed and another capsize. by Richard Gladwell/Sail-World.com Posted 5 Oct 16:03 AEDT Maxis at Les Voiles de Saint-Tropez - Day 1 Maxis at Les Voiles de Saint-Tropez - Day 1 Surprises on the opening day With a light wind forecast for this entire second week of Les Voiles de Saint-Tropez, the race committee from the Société Nautique de Saint-Tropez, aided by the International Maxi Association's race officer, worked miracles to get a first race started by James Boyd / International Maxi Association Posted 5 Oct 08:53 AEDT SailGP wins BBC Green Sport Award SailGP wins BBC Green Sport Award Also three gold medals in the UN Climate Neutral Now Initiative SailGP, the world's first climate positive sport and entertainment property, has been announced as the winner of the Ambition and Impact award in the first edition of the BBC Green Sport Awards at Wembley Stadium. by James Rigby Posted 5 Oct 08:27 AEDT Art on the Water Art on the Water It is hard not to marvel at the Les Voiles de Saint-Tropez photos With Act 1 of Les Voiles de Saint-Tropez 2022 now concluded, it was hard not to marvel at the photos coming through from the event. The exceptional photographer Ingrid Abery sent through her shots, which looked like classical paintings. by Mark Jardine Posted 5 Oct 06:00 AEDT Rhum Multi, Rhum Mono fleets rekindle history Rhum Multi, Rhum Mono fleets rekindle history It is these core classes which feature many of the real adventurers and amateur solo skippers The 30 skippers in the Rhum Mono and Rhum Multi categories who are due to compete in the Route du Rhum - Destination Guadeloupe 2022 are preparing to set off on the famous solo course across the Atlantic. by Route du Rhum-Destination Guadeloupe Posted 5 Oct 02:31 AEDT Ports for the 2023 Ocean Globe Race confirmed Ports for the 2023 Ocean Globe Race confirmed Setting a historic track in the spirit of the original Whitbread Race Sir Francis Chichester made his groundbreaking one stop solo circumnavigation in 1967 chasing the original clipper ship sailing times around the world. That led to the first ever around the world yacht race in 1968 called the Sunday Times Golden Globe. by Don McIntyre Posted 5 Oct 02:21 AEDT Cup Critiqued: The twin Universes of AC75 & AC40 Cup Critiqued: The twin Universes of AC75 & AC40 First look at Barcelona as a venue .. Youth and Womens Worlds .. Cup budget cap? Over the past week, we have gazed into the twin universes of the AC75 and AC40. The AC75 insight was more one of getting a first look at Barcelona as a venue. The jury is still out on the AC40 - but so far it looks very good indeed. by Richard Gladwell/Sail-World.com Posted 4 Oct 23:30 AEDT Alinghi Red Bull Racing goes flying in Barcelona Alinghi Red Bull Racing goes flying in Barcelona The results of the first few days of sailing have been very positive The Swiss challenger for the America's Cup has been putting its AC75 training boat BoatZero – bought from Emirates Team New Zealand earlier this year – through its paces in Barcelona. by Alinghi Red Bull Racing Posted 4 Oct 22:15 AEDT Moroz aims to 'go into sixth' at the Worlds Moroz aims to 'go into sixth' at the Worlds She is "riding with Paris 2024 in my mind and Cagliari in my heart" The five-time Formule Kite world champion arrived over a week ago in the Sardinian capital to become familiar with the sea and the winds, in view of the Sardinia Grand Slam. by Sardinia Grand Slam Posted 4 Oct 22:13 AEDT Australian Sailing Awards finalists announced Australian Sailing Awards finalists announced Clubs and volunteers to be recognised, as well as Olympians The finalists of the 2022 Australian Sailing Awards have been announced, with clubs, volunteers and Australian Sailing Team stars all in the running for recognition at the nation's peak sailing awards. by Michael Martin Posted 4 Oct 22:12 AEDT Under the stars, a navigation challenge Under the stars, a navigation challenge A fleet of 15 entrants sailed all night in the ORCV Overnight Challenge Last weekend a fleet of 15 entrants sailed all night in the ORCV Overnight Challenge on Port Phillip Bay. "A race that offered a bit of everything, in perfect conditions" commented Andrew Neeson, skipper of Runnalls 39 "Jaffa and overall winner. by Ocean Racing Club of Victoria Posted 4 Oct 19:52 AEDT MYRI 2022: Five days left to submit your image MYRI 2022: Five days left to submit your image The deadline for submitting your photo is 9 October at 11:59 PM (GMT) The deadline for entering the Mirabaud Yacht Racing Image award and submitting your photo is 9 October at 11:59 PM (GMT). by Mirabaud Yacht Racing Image Posted 4 Oct 19:51 AEDT 2022 J/80 World Championship begins 2022 J/80 World Championship begins International sailors gather in Newport Racing starts today in Newport for the 2022 J/80 World Championship hosted by Sail Newport. Forty-seven teams of sailors from nine countries will compete for the world title on the legendary waters of Narragansett Bay. by Kim Cooper Posted 4 Oct 18:03 AEDT Record line-up at Les Voiles de Saint-Tropez Record line-up at Les Voiles de Saint-Tropez 'Maxi week' gets underway today for the fleet 'Maxi week' at Les Voiles de Saint-Tropez gets under way today for the record-size fleet of 46 yachts. by James Boyd / International Maxi Association Posted 4 Oct 17:38 AEDT Belmont 16s celebrating a century of sailing Belmont 16s celebrating a century of sailing Centenary Regatta to be held this weekend A century of sailboat racing on Belmont Bay, Lake Macquarie, will be celebrated on October 8-9, with Belmont 16s staging a major two-day regatta for its dinghy classes and 16-Foot skiff fleet. by Mark Rothfield Posted 4 Oct 15:43 AEDT GWA Wingfoil World Cup announced for New Zealand GWA Wingfoil World Cup announced for New Zealand The Tip Top GWA Wingfoil World Cup presented by Armstrong Foils will take place on March 4-11, 2023 The NZ World Cup event will be the first event of the 2023 World Tour, where male and female athletes will be able to compete in the freestyle and racing disciplines. The GWA World Tour is the highest level of wingfoiling in the world. by Waterbourne Charitable Trust Posted 4 Oct 12:05 AEDT J/99s continue winning ways in Australia J/99s continue winning ways in Australia Rum Rebellion won the 88nm Flinders Islet Race After 15.5 hours of racing, the J/99 Rum Rebellion topped the podium winning IRC and line honors Two-Handed division and coming in third overall in IRC Division 2 with the fully crewed boats. by J/Boats Posted 4 Oct 07:38 AEDT Swiss team wins 3rd consecutive GC32 Racing Tour Swiss team wins 3rd consecutive GC32 Racing Tour Alinghi Red Bull Racing top flying catamaran one-design circuit again Appropriately, given it is the longest-standing and most successful catamaran racing team on the planet, Alinghi Red Bull Racing has been confirmed as the 2022 winner of the GC32 Racing Tour. by GC32 Racing Tour Posted 4 Oct 01:43 AEDT International Fleet Set to Gather International Fleet Set to Gather Rolex Middle Sea Race just three weeks away With the start of the 2022 Rolex Middle Sea Race just three weeks away, another fascinating contest beckons. The entry list currently stands at 120 yachts representing 25 countries. by Rolex Middle Sea Race Posted 3 Oct 21:53 AEDT World Sailing Show Episode 5 World Sailing Show Episode 5 Video news includes hearing from the newly-crowned 49erFX World Champions The episode focuses on the recent 49er, 49erFX and Nacra 17 Worlds. In the main feature, we hear from the newly-crowned 49erFX World Champions, the Dutch pair of Odile van Aanholt and Annette Duetz, and recap the action in all three classes. by World Sailing Posted 3 Oct 21:09 AEDT Brei Whitehead continues upward trajectory Brei Whitehead continues upward trajectory Finishing sixth at the Lepanto 2022 Formula Kite Europeans in Nafpaktos, Greece Brei Whitehead has continued her upward trajectory finishing sixth at the Lepanto 2022 Formula Kite Europeans in Nafpaktos, Greece. by Anna Zykova / Australian Sailing Team Posted 3 Oct 15:08 AEDT M32 Worlds at Cascais, Portugal preview M32 Worlds at Cascais, Portugal preview The fleet is getting together for the final event of the season The M32 fleet is getting together for the final and major event of the season. The World Championship, this year in Cascais, Portugal. by M32 Class Posted 3 Oct 10:21 AEDT HumpyBash Regatta Preview HumpyBash Regatta Preview A key October drawcard for off the beach sailors The 2022 HumpyBash Regatta in Bramble Bay off Redcliffe is attracting competitors from far and wide who embrace competing in perfect sun, wind and wave conditions for stellar junior and senior racing. by Ryan McLaughlin Posted 3 Oct 09:03 AEDT Media Awards entries open - 2 new categories added Media Awards entries open - 2 new categories added The Australian Sports Commission is calling for entries The Australian Sports Commission (ASC) is calling for entries for the Media Awards with two new categories available for nomination in 2022. by Australian Sports Commission Posted 3 Oct 08:02 AEDT Breiana qualifies for Kite Euros Semi Final Breiana qualifies for Kite Euros Semi Final Remaining firmly in the hunt for a medal Australia's Breiana Whitehead remains firmly in the hunt for a medal at the 2022 Lepanto Formula Kite European Championships entering tomorrow's Semi Final series in sixth place. by Anna Zykova / Australian Sailing Team Posted 2 Oct 15:03 AEDT AC40 for Brits is on its way AC40 for Brits is on its way A second AC40 has exited the McConaghy Boats build facility destined for INEOS Britannia A second AC40 has exited the McConaghy Boats build facility in China, destined for the America's Cup Challenger of Record, INEOS Britannia. by Richard Gladwell/Sail-World Posted 2 Oct 14:05 AEDT Royal Cup 52 Super Series Scarlino overall Royal Cup 52 Super Series Scarlino overall Quantum Racing are crowned Royal Cup champions in Scarlino, Italy Doug DeVos' Quantum Racing won the Roy/lmk al Cup 52 Super Series Scarlino title today in Tuscany, Italy, their third regatta triumph of the five event 2022 52 SUPER SERIES season. by 52 Super Series Posted 2 Oct 08:28 AEST Colligo Marine spotlight: James Burwick Colligo Marine spotlight: James Burwick James Burwick has been working in the marine industry for 38 years! James Burwick has been working in the marine industry for 38 years! His family-owned business is called Anasazi Ltda, where he does marine consulting, product sales, refits, yacht sales, and deliveries. by Colligo Marine Posted 2 Oct 08:21 AEST Bo Petersen wins OK Dinghy European title Bo Petersen wins OK Dinghy European title After dramatic final day in Bandol Bo Petersen has won his third OK Dinghy European Championship at Société Nautique de Bandol, France, after one final race was sailed on Saturday in Bandol. Stefan de Vries takes the silver while race winner Valerian Lebrun takes the bronze. by Robert Deaves Posted 2 Oct 04:34 AEST Sardinia Grand Slam ready for the Worlds challenge Sardinia Grand Slam ready for the Worlds challenge 156 athletes from 5 continents and 45 countries will be taking part Next October 8th to 16th the traditional sailing event in Cagliari will assign the titles of the Formula Kite World Championship, the "Olympic board" expected to debut in Paris 2024. by Sardinia Grand Slam Posted 1 Oct 19:46 AEST A busy week getting Horonuku to the Lake A busy week getting Horonuku to the Lake It has been a week like no other so far in the wind powered land speed world record campaign It has been a week like no other so far in the wind powered land speed world record campaign, with Horonuku finally reaching its destination at Lake Gairdner in South Australia. When Glenn Ashby said last week “Lets get ready to go” he meant it. by Emirates Team New Zealand Posted 1 Oct 17:26 AEST Collisions & tangles at Kite Europeans Collisions & tangles at Kite Europeans A meteorologist's nightmare on the third day of racing It was a meteorologist's nightmare on the third day of racing at the 2022 Lepanto Formula Kite European Championships. by Anna Zykova / Australian Sailing Team Posted 1 Oct 14:34 AEST Cup Spy: Swiss hit cross-swell conditions Cup Spy: Swiss hit cross-swell conditions Alinghi RBR continued to work up their first generation AC75, off Barcelona on Friday As we are now in the month of the 2024 America's Cup Match, the weather conditions and how they are handled by the AC75, are as much of interest as the performance of the Swiss team, who are the only team sailing out of the 2024 America's Cup venue. by Richard Gladwell/Sail-World.com Posted 1 Oct 09:13 AEST Marine Auctions October 2022 Online Auctions Marine Auctions October 2022 Online Auctions Vessels, Cutter Suction Dredge and a Marina Berth Please find details of the Vessels, Cutter Suction Dredge and a Marina Berth we will be offering in our October Online Auction. by Marine Auctions Posted 1 Oct 06:03 AEST Epic third day at OK Dinghy Europeans Epic third day at OK Dinghy Europeans Bo Petersen takes the lead in Bandol Bo Petersen, from Denmark, has taken the lead at the OK Dinghy Europeans at Société Nautique de Bandol, France, but sits on equal points with Stefan de Vries, from The Netherlands, while Britain's Nick Craig is up to third, just four points back. by Robert Deaves Posted 1 Oct 05:27 AEST Royal Cup 52 Super Series Scarlino Day 4 Royal Cup 52 Super Series Scarlino Day 4 Sled leads into Saturday's Scarlino showdown by just one point Just one point separates Sled from second placed Quantum Racing going into Saturday's two scheduled races which will decide the winners of the Royal Cup, the top trophy for the fourth regatta of the 2022 52 SUPER SERIES season. by 52 Super Series Posted 1 Oct 05:18 AEST GKA Kite-Surf World Cup Dakhla day 3 GKA Kite-Surf World Cup Dakhla day 3 Carew and Delannoy peak at the perfect moment to win Carew and Delannoy turn up the heat at just the right moment to defeat all comers in Morocco. Westpoint once again continued to deliver hour upon hour of contestable wave conditions on day three of the GKA Kite-Surf World Cup Dakhla. by GKA Kite World Tour Posted 1 Oct 00:07 AEST The Ocean Race & Warner Bros. Discovery team up The Ocean Race & Warner Bros. Discovery team up Live race coverage and enhanced storytelling around the crews, destinations and the ocean Warner Bros. Discovery and The Ocean Race have agreed a long-term partnership that will extend the global race to Warner Bros. Discovery's audience around the world. by The Ocean Race Posted 30 Sep 22:28 AEST The Globe 40 reaches Cape Leeuwin The Globe 40 reaches Cape Leeuwin The 2nd Cape in the Round the World trilogy Yesterday, the Dutch crew on SEC HAYAI, Frans Budel and Ysbrand Endt, passed the longitude of Cape Leewin in south-west Australia, a 3,580-mile (6,630 km) sea passage from Mauritius, which took them 16 days and 12 hours. by Sirius Events Posted 30 Sep 20:55 AEST Mornington YC's Jack Eickmeyer wins youth award Mornington YC's Jack Eickmeyer wins youth award Mornington YC's Jack Eickmeyer has won Australian Sailing Victoria's Youth Sailor of the Year. Mornington Yacht Club's Jack Eickmeyer (17) has won Australian Sailing Victoria's “Youth Sailor of the Year”, announced at the organisation's Annual Awards in early September. by Mornington Yacht Club Posted 30 Sep 20:39 AEST Cup Spy: AC40 blasting at 45kts - Day 5 Cup Spy: AC40 blasting at 45kts - Day 5 Emirates Team NZ's America's Cup crew pushed the limits on the AC40 on a murky Auckland day. Emirates Team New Zealand's champion America's Cup crew found the limits of the AC40, the hard way, triggering the first serious capsize, as well as setting a new top speed mark of 45kts. by Richard Gladwell/Sail-World.com Posted 30 Sep 19:55 AEST Golden Globe fleet dive into doldrums Golden Globe fleet dive into doldrums Frustrating first test for many A week after the fleet crossed the Lanzarote gate, Simon Curwen (UK) is leading the fleet into the Doldrums through the 10th parallel, where the elastic fleet expands and compresses depending on the conditions. by Don McIntyre Posted 30 Sep 16:17 AEST