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Racing into the South
The Ocean Race cross the equator
© Antoine Auriol / Team Malizia
Sailing not included in LA28 Paralympics
David Graham, "...an extremely disappointing day for our whole sport"
© World Sailing
All vessels great and small
January is such a great time 'Down Under'
© FSR Industries - Media House
180th Festival of Sails Overall
Winners declared at another successful event
© Salty Dingo
2023 Finn Gold Cup Day 4
Light winds mix fleet
© Robert Deaves
The armchair navigator - imagining life at sea
The armchair navigator - imagining life at sea
What does it feel like during The Ocean Race?
As the 2023 edition of The Ocean Race fleets tears up the offshore miles separating Cabo Verde from Cape Town, I'll admit that I often find myself daydreaming about what it would be like to foil (or semi-foil) across a wide swath of big blue.
by David Schmidt
Posted 1 Feb 03:00 AEDT
The Ocean Race Leg 2 Day 7: Racing into the South
The Ocean Race Leg 2 Day 7: Racing into the South
The fleet is escaping the clutches of the doldrums and picking up speed in the southern hemisphere
As January comes to a close, so does one chapter of leg 2 of The Ocean Race. The fleet has burst into the southern hemisphere, crossing the equator overnight and escaping the calms of the doldrums.
by The Ocean Race
Posted 1 Feb 01:39 AEDT
Kirsten Neuschäfer takes lead in Golden Globe Race
Kirsten Neuschäfer takes lead in Golden Globe Race
An extraordinary solo woman sailor quite unlike any other
149 days ago, on Sept 4th 2022, 15 men and one woman set out from Les Sables d'Olonne. Their dreams and aspirations were to circumnavigate solo in the extreme Golden Globe Race.
by Golden Globe Race
Posted 1 Feb 01:05 AEDT
Manly 16ft Skiff Club's long course pointscore
Manly 16ft Skiff Club's long course pointscore
Botany Access takes the double
At the start of Manly 16ft Skiff Club's long course pointscore heat on Saturday, the boys on Moonen Yachts were jokingly sledging fill-in Botany Access skipper Gerard Smith about being a touch rusty.
by Adam Lucius
Posted 1 Feb 00:24 AEDT
Record entries for Trofeo Princesa Sofia Mallorca
Record entries for Trofeo Princesa Sofia Mallorca
More than 560 crews from 54 countries have already pre-registered
More than 560 crews from 54 countries have already pre-registered for the 52 Trofeo Princesa Sofia Mallorca. In the history of Mallorca's classic Olympic class regatta this is already an unprecedented level of interest in the showcase regatta.
by Trofeo S.A.R. Princesa Sofía
Posted 1 Feb 00:21 AEDT
Cup Spy Jan 30: Patriot off to a foggy start
Cup Spy Jan 30: Patriot off to a foggy start
Three teams trained on Monday as a time of change draws near in the buildup to the America's Cup.
Three teams trained on Monday as a time of change draws near in the buildup to the America's Cup. American Magic started was greeted by a fog bank and stayed inshore at Pensacola. Luna Rossa and Alinghi RBR had good sessions in Cagliari and Barcelona.
by Richard Gladwell/Sail-world.com
Posted 1 Feb 00:16 AEDT
New Allen blocks at boot Düsseldorf 2023
New Allen blocks at boot Düsseldorf 2023
We speak to Ben Harden about the latest in the range, including the mighty TiiTAN
We speak to Ben Harden at boot Düsseldorf 2023 about the new products from Allen, including the redesigned 40mm range, the deck organiser range, the High Roller block range, and the mighty TiiTAN.
by Mark Jardine
Posted 31 Jan 21:41 AEDT
Visit Qatar GKA Freestyle-Kite World Cup kicks off
Visit Qatar GKA Freestyle-Kite World Cup kicks off
Kiteboarding's leading freestyle athletes set for competition
Round one of the 2023 Qatar Airways GKA Kite World Tour season kicks off today with the Visit Qatar GKA Freestyle-Kite World Cup at Fuwairit Kite Beach resort with awesome, turquoise-clear lagoon conditions on the menu.
by GKA Kite World Tour
Posted 31 Jan 20:29 AEDT
DSS crowned 2023 VIC Sailing League champions
DSS crowned 2023 VIC Sailing League champions
Derwent Sailing Squadron secure a spot in the SAILING Champions League - Asia Pacific Final
Derwent Sailing Squadron were crowned VIC Sailing League Champions last weekend after some heated racing at the VIC Sailing League Final during Festival of Sails at Royal Geelong Yacht Club.
by Alex Dare
Posted 31 Jan 18:10 AEDT
Translated 9's first success
Translated 9's first success
From Cape Town to Rio de Janeiro with no modern technology on board
Translated 9 has successfully crossed the ocean for the first time with a crew made up of young people on their first transoceanic voyage, guided by Vittorio Malingri and with practically no tech on board.
by Translated 9
Posted 31 Jan 18:03 AEDT
Australian WASZP Nationals overall
Australian WASZP Nationals overall
Epic championship goes down to the wire
Conall Green from the Royal Geelong Yacht Club has taken the 2023 Australian WASZP National Championships in a fantastic final day of racing where the championship could of gone any number of ways.
by Marc Ablett
Posted 31 Jan 17:28 AEDT
30% off on Vaikobi back zip wetsuit
30% off on Vaikobi back zip wetsuit
Last chance to save, sale ends when stock runs out!
Last chance to save on a new Vaikobi back-zip steamer. Sale ends when stock runs out!
by Vaikobi Ocean Performance
Posted 31 Jan 17:16 AEDT
2023 Finn Gold Cup in Miami Day 4
2023 Finn Gold Cup in Miami Day 4
Light winds mix fleet
Light winds mixed the fleet on the fourth day of the 2023 Finn Gold Cup in Miami. Ed Wright from Britain extended his lead to 11 points from Domonkos Nemeth from Hungary, while Miguel Fernandez Vasco, from Spain is back up to third.
by Robert Deaves
Posted 31 Jan 16:43 AEDT
Disappointment at sailing's Paralympic exclusion
Disappointment at sailing's Paralympic exclusion
World Sailing submitted a compelling bid to have Para Sailing reinstated to the 2028 Games
Australian Sailing has expressed its disappointment at the International Paralympic Committee's (IPC) decision not to include Para Sailing at the Paralympic Games in Los Angeles (USA) in 2028.
by Australian Sailing
Posted 31 Jan 15:16 AEDT
Join the crew aboard Emirates Team NZ's AC40
Join the crew aboard Emirates Team NZ's AC40
Join the crew aboard Emirates Team NZ's AC40 on this just-released 360 degree video
Join the crew aboard Emirates Team NZ's AC40 on this just-released 360 degree video
by Richard Gladwell
Posted 31 Jan 14:46 AEDT
2023 Warren Jones Regatta Practice Day
2023 Warren Jones Regatta Practice Day
Registration, weigh-in, official practice on the Swan River
The teams for the 2023 Warren Jones International Youth Regatta settled into Perth today.
by Swan River Sailing
Posted 31 Jan 10:49 AEDT
Mikaili Sol is already in Qatar for GKA World Cup
Mikaili Sol is already in Qatar for GKA World Cup
Championship will be officially opened this Tuesday at Fuwairit Kite Beach Resort
Crowned six-time world champion in 2022 and ranking as number one woman in the Freestyle category, 18-year-old Mikaili Sol is one of the promises for the Qatar GKA Freestyle Kite Word Cup 2033.
by César A. Martín
Posted 31 Jan 10:20 AEDT
Stopover episode 2 - Cabo Verde
Stopover episode 2 - Cabo Verde
Despite the apparent relaxed atmosphere, the IMOCA crews were not allowed to wind down
In this second episode of the STOPOVER series, come and join us in the country of Cesária Évora, the Barefoot Diva.
by IMOCA Globe Series
Posted 31 Jan 08:28 AEDT
NYYC American Magic Team 1 wins US Select Series 1
NYYC American Magic Team 1 wins US Select Series 1
Dominating on the water in Miami
Fresh from contesting the Youth Foiling Gold Cup 2023 Act 1 on Biscayne Bay, the foiling 69F line-up joined the three days of racing of the Bacardi Invitation Winter Series Event 2 in Miami.
by 69F Sailing
Posted 31 Jan 08:22 AEDT
The Ocean Race Leg 2 Day 6: Nervous times
The Ocean Race Leg 2 Day 6: Nervous times
Tensions run high as wind and boat speeds hit new lows
Tensions run high as wind and boat speeds hit new lows with the IMOCA fleet crossing an unusually large doldrums.
by The Ocean Race
Posted 31 Jan 03:06 AEDT
Visit Qatar GKA Freestyle Kite World Cup 2023
Visit Qatar GKA Freestyle Kite World Cup 2023
Freestyle kite event marks the start of this season's tour
The event is free to watch for visitors, who will be treated to an exhilarating display of freestyle kiting, which focuses on big air tricks, loops and jumps.
by Qatar Tourism
Posted 31 Jan 00:37 AEDT
Finally! A proper sea breeze for the Skates
Finally! A proper sea breeze for the Skates
The best Nor-Easter in 2 seasons combined with a ebb tide
The wind Gods finally turned up fro the Skates at St. George Sailing Club last Saturday. The best Nor-Easter in 2 seasons combined with a ebb tide made for some spectacular rides and wide grins after.
by Sean Leonard
Posted 31 Jan 00:17 AEDT
Freestyle skills at the 2023 FPT Cape Town
Freestyle skills at the 2023 FPT Cape Town
Howling winds kicked off the competitive season in South Africa
Two eliminations were ran, one at the Rietvlei lake and one at the wavespot Doodles, meaning diverse conditions which challenged every single one of the 28 entrants.
by Freestyle Pro Tour
Posted 31 Jan 00:06 AEDT
Sailing not included in Paralympic Games for LA28
Sailing not included in Paralympic Games for LA28
David Graham, "...an extremely disappointing day for our whole sport"
World Sailing has vowed to continue supporting Para Sailing worldwide following the news that the sport will not be included in the Paralympic Games for LA28.
by World Sailing
Posted 30 Jan 21:54 AEDT
The record-breaking 2023 RORC Transatlantic Race
The record-breaking 2023 RORC Transatlantic Race
Near perfect trade wind conditions for the ninth edition
Starting from Marina Lanzarote on the 8th of January 2023, the ninth edition of the RORC Transatlantic Race had near perfect trade wind conditions.
by Louay Habib / RORC
Posted 30 Jan 21:10 AEDT
Cup Spy Jan 27/28: Brits join the Capsize Club
Cup Spy Jan 27/28: Brits join the Capsize Club
Brits join the Capsize Club, Spies check out Italians, Swiss on the Barcelona Roller-coaster
Luna Rossa had a fast day at the office off Cagliari, but the AC37 Recon team got their shots. The Swiss were confronted by an deceptive cross sea state which made for some spectacular charges. The Brits did a slow speed capsize and some fast runs.
by Richard Gladwell/Sail-world.com
Posted 30 Jan 19:49 AEDT
180th Festival of Sails in Video
180th Festival of Sails in Video
It cannot be denied that the Festival of Sails is back! Close to 300 boats attended
It cannot be denied that the Festival of Sails is back! Close to 300 boats made for the biggest fleet seen since back in 2014 across the Melbourne to Geelong Passage Race...
by Nic Douglass
Posted 30 Jan 18:13 AEDT
Dragon and Etchells Regatta at Metung day 3
Dragon and Etchells Regatta at Metung day 3
Regattas results reliant on last race
Going into the last day of the two fleet regattas at Metung yesterday, the final result in each series was dependent on the outcome of the last race. It made for interesting speculation among competitors and supporters.
by Jeanette Severs
Posted 30 Jan 17:54 AEDT
2023 Finn Gold Cup in Miami Day 3
2023 Finn Gold Cup in Miami Day 3
Young guns close gap on Ed Wright
After two days of very cloudy conditions, the Sunshine State started to live up to its name again on Bacardi Race Day, the third day of the 2023 Finn Gold Cup in Miami.
by Robert Deaves
Posted 30 Jan 16:47 AEDT
Warren Jones International Youth Regatta begins
Warren Jones International Youth Regatta begins
This year's regatta celebrates the return of interstate and international travelling teams
The 19th edition of Perth's iconic youth matching regatta gets under way today as teams weigh-in, register and complete their official crew practice aboard the Foundation-36 yachts in Matilda Bay.
by Swan River Sailing
Posted 30 Jan 11:06 AEDT
Boat 1 dominates Elliott 5.9 Southern Circuit
Boat 1 dominates Elliott 5.9 Southern Circuit
Boat 1 (Shane Smith) dominates the recently completed Elliott 5.9 Southern Circuit.
Boat 1 (Shane Smith) has dominated the recently completed Elliott 5.9 Southern Circuit, claiming wins in both Round 2 (Lyttelton) and round 3 (Nelson).
by Gareth Howard - Elliott 5.9 Association
Posted 30 Jan 10:34 AEDT
Cup Spy Jan 26: No breeze to big breeze
Cup Spy Jan 26: No breeze to big breeze
Four teams sailed in very different conditions. American Magic hits 38kts upwind
American Magic had a solid training session offshore on the Gulf of Mexico hitting an impressive 38kts upwind. The Kiwis sailed in winds of 26 kts - above the AC37 limit. The Brits had no wind at all in Mallorca.
by Richard Gladwell/Sail-world.com
Posted 30 Jan 10:05 AEDT
All vessels great and small
All vessels great and small
January is a great time 'Down Under': Loads of annual regattas for coveted titles
January is such a great time 'Down Under': A load of annual regattas for coveted Australian Championships, with many very much steeped in a grand history, and often a World title or two are in there, as well.
by John Curnow, Editor, Sail World AUS
Posted 30 Jan 08:00 AEDT
Vaikobi Accessories
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by Vaikobi Ocean Performance
Posted 30 Jan 08:00 AEDT
Britain's Phil Sharp on his new IMOCA
Britain's Phil Sharp on his new IMOCA
Zero emissions Sam Manuard design, highlighting hydrogen fuel cell technology
Britain's Phil Sharp will line up with a new zero emissions Sam Manuard IMOCA highlighting hydrogen fuel cell technology.
by Vendee Globe
Posted 30 Jan 02:29 AEDT
The Ocean Race Leg 2 Day 5: Into the unknown
The Ocean Race Leg 2 Day 5: Into the unknown
Biotherm leads the fleet into the doldrums with Malizia making up miles
Paul Meilhat's Biotherm was the first boat to feel the impact of the doldrums overnight as his crew saw their speed plummet from 14 to 4 knots just after midnight UTC.
by The Ocean Race
Posted 29 Jan 23:57 AEDT
18ft Skiff Australian Championship overall
18ft Skiff Australian Championship overall
No racing was completed on Sydney Harbour today
The Finport Finance team of Keagan York, Angus Williams and Phil Marshall became the 2022-23 Australian 18ft Skiff champion after a controversial day when no racing was completed on Sydney Harbour today.
by Frank Quealey
Posted 29 Jan 19:37 AEDT
Festival of Sails overall
Festival of Sails overall
Winners declared at another successful event
A grey sky, light breeze and showers prefaced the final day of Royal Geelong Yacht Club's 2023 Festival of Sails, but nothing was going to wipe the smiles from competitors faces, particularly those who were still in the running for trophies
by Di Pearson/Festival of Sails
Posted 29 Jan 18:38 AEDT
Globe40 Leg 6 Finish
Globe40 Leg 6 Finish
Ahmas wins in Recife in the Brazilian heat
The Anglo-American team AHMAS (Class40 n degrees 127) crossed the finish line of leg 6 of the GLOBE40 in Recife Saturday at 11:48 p.m. local time.
by Sirius Events
Posted 29 Jan 17:11 AEDT
Curtain closes on historic 180th celebrations
Curtain closes on historic 180th celebrations
The Festival of Sails is Australia's oldest sporting event
As the curtain closes on the 2023 Festival of Sails, the Royal Geelong Yacht Club is celebrating a regatta full of twist and turns for the 297 boats and the 2750 participants, who battled daily challenges with variable winds, temperatures, and conditions.
by Festival of Sails
Posted 29 Jan 16:56 AEDT
2023 Finn Gold Cup in Miami Day 2
2023 Finn Gold Cup in Miami Day 2
Ed Wright extends his lead over Domonkos Nemeth
It was breeze on in Miami for Day 2 of the 2023 Finn Gold Cup. After four races now sailed, Ed Wright, from Britain, extends his lead while Domonkos Nemeth, from Hungary stays in second.
by Robert Deaves
Posted 29 Jan 16:40 AEDT
Australian J/70 Nationals & Vic States
Australian J/70 Nationals & Vic States
Sandringham YC put on an outstanding event
The J/70 Victorian State Championships and Australian J/70 National Championships were held at Sandringham Yacht Club (SYC), Port Phillip Bay in Victoria throughout January.
by J/Boats
Posted 29 Jan 15:28 AEDT
505 Australian Championship overall
505 Australian Championship overall
Slightly more breeze on the final day at Darling Point
The final day of the Ronstan 505 Australian Championships was more of the same, light gradient breezes, but this time just slightly more breeze than yesterday.
by Jordan Spencer
Posted 29 Jan 15:02 AEDT
Auckland Anniversary Day Regatta is cancelled
Auckland Anniversary Day Regatta is cancelled
Auckland Anniversary Day Regatta has been cancelled following a state of emergency in Auckland
For only the second time in its 183 year history, the Auckland Anniversary Day Regatta has been cancelled following the devastating floods on Friday night and the announcement of a state of emergency for Auckland.
by Helen Horrocks
Posted 29 Jan 14:54 AEDT
Dragon and Etchells Regatta at Metung day 2
Dragon and Etchells Regatta at Metung day 2
Both regatta series results open with one more race to contest
Tempers frayed, boats were disqualified, a race was abandoned because of a flag error, and the day nearly culminated in a protest, on day two of the two fleets' regattas being held on Lake King, at Metung.
by Jeanette Severs
Posted 29 Jan 11:59 AEDT
iQFOiL Lanzarote International Games overall
iQFOiL Lanzarote International Games overall
Pilar Lamadrid (ESP) and Pawel Tarnowski (POL) crowned champions
The first major Olympic windsurfing event of the year which attracted with 150 participants from 35 countries, the Lanzarote iQFOil Games, came to an exciting conclusion today in the Canary Islands.
by Media Lanzarote Sailing Center
Posted 29 Jan 09:02 AEDT
First training sessions for The Famous Project
First training sessions for The Famous Project
Selection trials for 100% female crew ahead of the Jules Verne Trophy
From February 6 to 10, 2023 at the Mediterranean Training Centre (CEM) in La Grande-Motte, Alexia Barrier will gather four women sailors to start the selections for The Famous Project.
by The Famous Project
Posted 29 Jan 04:01 AEDT
Richomme salutes Meilhat and the crew on Biotherm
Richomme salutes Meilhat and the crew on Biotherm
As the new Paprec Arkéa arrives in Lorient
The buzz in Lorient right now is about the brand new Paprec Arkéa IMOCA, which has arrived at La Base in Lorient ahead of its launch on February 22nd, the first boat in the Class for Yoann Richomme, one of France's top solo racers.
by Ed Gorman / IMOCA Globe Series
Posted 29 Jan 02:05 AEDT