North Sails Weekly Debrief North Sails Weekly Debrief Figaro 3 R&D, Palma Vela, J/24 European Champs, New Moth Class Leader Six division wins and an ORC podium sweep at Palma Vela. The European sailing season is getting warmed up and North Sails powered teams are on fire. by North Sails Posted 19 May 21:33 AEST Equipment Committee votes for RS Aero Equipment Committee votes for RS Aero The Equipment Committee of World Sailing has voted to recommend the RS Aero to the Council. The Equipment Committee of World Sailing has voted to recommend the RS Aero to the body's Council for confirmation at its meeting tomorrow (Sunday). The Committee decided not to support a Board recommendation that the RS:X be retained for 2024 Olympics. by Richard Gladwell/Sail-World.com Posted 19 May 14:33 AEST Finn European Championships wrap up in Athens Finn European Championships wrap up in Athens The day of reckoning in Greece It was the day of reckoning in Athens at the 2019 Open Finn European Championship, with two European titles to decide and two places at the Tokyo 2020 Olympic Games up for grabs. by Australian Sailing Team Posted 19 May 10:16 AEST AUS at the 49er, 49erFX & Nacra 17 Europeans day 6 AUS at the 49er, 49erFX & Nacra 17 Europeans day 6 Outteridge siblings make Nacra 17 Medal Race at Europeans in Weymouth The weather gods were smiling down on some of the Australian Sailing Team (AST) at the 49er, 49erFX and Nacra 17 European Championships in Weymouth, where light breezes and flat seas made the difference for some by Di Pearson Posted 19 May 09:45 AEST Offshore Racing with Live Streaming proven Offshore Racing with Live Streaming proven Oakcliff Sailing accept the challenge ahead of Paris 2024 When World Sailing proposed a new event for the 2024 Paris Olympics--a double-handed, mixed-gender distance race--the sailing community exploded with controversy. Many sailors rejoiced but others voiced opposition to the idea. by Oakcliff Sailing Posted 19 May 07:01 AEST Finn Europeans in Athens overall Finn Europeans in Athens overall Giles Scott and Joan Cardona secure European titles Giles Scott secured his third European Finn title in Athens today after holding off world champion Zsombor Berecz on the final day of the Finn Open European Championship. Joan Cardona, from Spain won the U23 European title. by Robert Deaves Posted 19 May 06:39 AEST Volvo 49er, FX, Nacra Europeans day 6 Volvo 49er, FX, Nacra Europeans day 6 Kiwis are mortal, but still hard to beat A light and tricky final day of fleet racing has mixed up the Nacra 17 leader board and made it an out and out battle for the top spots going into the medal race. Only 12 points separate the top six boats. by 49er & Nacra 17 Sailing Posted 19 May 05:19 AEST Unfinished business Unfinished business Blair Tuke on trying to win The Ocean Race Kiwi star Blair Tuke on trying to win the Race that 'pushes you like nothing else'. When Blair Tuke looks back on his first crack at The Ocean Race, onboard MAPFRE, he describes it in two words: unfinished business. by Jonno Turner Posted 19 May 01:04 AEST Penultimate day at Finn Europeans abandoned Penultimate day at Finn Europeans abandoned Athens once again presented some challenging conditions On the penultimate day of the 2019 Open Finn European Championships, Athens once again presented itself with some challenging conditions and with no more races sailed due to very light wind all day. by Australian Sailing Team Posted 18 May 14:10 AEST AUS at the 49er, 49erFX & Nacra 17 Europeans day 5 AUS at the 49er, 49erFX & Nacra 17 Europeans day 5 Phillips brothers on the comeback trail Another testing day on Weymouth's Portland Harbour when 14 plus knot shifty winds were dished up on Day 5 of the 49er, 49erFX and Nacra 17 European Championships at Weymouth by Di Pearson Posted 18 May 13:15 AEST Finn Europeans in Athens day 5 Finn Europeans in Athens day 5 Norway and Brazil qualify for Tokyo 2020 on penultimate day Norway and Brazil secured their places at the Tokyo 2020 Olympic Games as the penultimate day of the Finn Europeans in Athens was abandoned late on Friday, with no more races sailed due to very light wind all day. by Robert Deaves Posted 18 May 06:10 AEST Volvo 49er, FX, Nacra Europeans day 5 Volvo 49er, FX, Nacra Europeans day 5 Kiwis make a move on the 49erFX podium The Nacra 17 Brazilians have shown remarkable consistency throughout the week, although even Martine Grael and Kahena Kunze put a slight blot on their pristine copybook with a 12th in the middle of three races on Friday. by 49er & Nacra 17 Sailing Posted 18 May 02:34 AEST America's Cup: Foil arms pass test America's Cup: Foil arms pass test America's Cup foil arms pass test at Persico It would seem that the saga of the Foiling Arms for the AC75 is over. A tweet from #AmericasCup showed the carbon Foiling Arm in its test bed, with a second graphic of the tests that had been applied and apparently passed. by Richard Gladwell, Sail-World.com Posted 18 May 01:26 AEST Traffic management at the Finn Europeans Traffic management at the Finn Europeans Only one day for Jake Lilley to make the medal race cut The racing schedule at the Finn Open Europeans in Athens is back on track with three more races completed on Thursday May 16 and one day remaining for Australia's Jake Lilley to make the medal race cut. by Australian Sailing Team Posted 17 May 17:45 AEST Bermudes 1000 Race finale draws near Bermudes 1000 Race finale draws near But it's hard to know how long each boat will be slowed for After hurtling along at warp speed for 24 hours, propelled by a steady NW'ly wind, the leading boats in the Bermudes 1000 Race Douarnenez – Brest have, as expected, seen their progress falter as of early this afternoon. by Bermudes 1000 Race Posted 17 May 17:11 AEST Finn sailors petition World Sailing Finn sailors petition World Sailing Finn sailors at the 2019 Europeans have called for the class to be re-instated in the 2024 Olympics In an open letter to World Sailing, but indeed all of the sailors of the world, the competitors at the 2019 European Championships being staged in Athens have called for the class to be re-instated in the Paris Olympic Sailing Regatta. by Richard Gladwell/Sail-World Posted 17 May 12:13 AEST AUS at the 49er, 49erFX & Nacra 17 Europeans day 4 AUS at the 49er, 49erFX & Nacra 17 Europeans day 4 Mixed conditions produce mixed results for Australians in Weymouth Diverse conditions on Day 4 of the 49er, 49erFX and Nacra 17 European Championships played havoc with the Australian Sailing Team and others in Weymouth, changing up scores across the board that only the chosen few escaped to stay on top. by Di Pearson Posted 17 May 09:24 AEST Finn Europeans in Athens day 4 Finn Europeans in Athens day 4 Giles Scott extends while fight for Tokyo places heats up The Finn Europeans in Athens got back on track on Thursday with three more races completed. After losing the overall lead following the opening race, Brit, Giles Scott ended the day with a 15-point lead over Hungarian world champion Zsombor Berecz. by Robert Deaves Posted 17 May 07:36 AEST Volvo 49er, FX, Nacra Europeans day 4 Volvo 49er, FX, Nacra Europeans day 4 Leaderboards scramble in gold crucible John Gimson and Anna Burnet (GBR) foiled to the front of the Nacra 17 fleet after a solid start to the gold fleet finals with scores of 1,6,2. "We've finally found some downwind wheels," said Gimson. by 49er & Nacra 17 Sailing Posted 17 May 04:43 AEST Superyacht Cup Palma 2019 preview Superyacht Cup Palma 2019 preview The final countdown is on to the start of Europe's finest superyacht regatta The most recent is the stunning Meteor, returning to the Superyacht Cup for the first time since 2007. At 51.5m the World Superyacht Award winning schooner is set to be the largest yacht at this year's celebration of sail. by Superyacht Cup Palma Posted 17 May 04:39 AEST Mike Slade receives OBE Mike Slade receives OBE Charismatic owner of Leopard at Buckingham Palace today Mike Slade the charismatic owner of Leopard has been at Buckingham Palace today to receive his OBE for services to charity. Coincidentally Mike also completed the sale of his well travelled Supermaxi Leopard 3 today. by Chris Sherlock Posted 17 May 00:46 AEST Ben Ainslie rejoins the GC32 Racing Tour 2019 Ben Ainslie rejoins the GC32 Racing Tour 2019 Ben Ainslie to steer INEOS Rebels UK as CHINAone NINGBO joins 2019 GC32 Racing Tour Sir Ben Ainslie, well known for his four Olympic gold medals and one silver, is back on the high performance one design foiling catamaran circuit with a new line up of youth and experience. by GC32 Racing Tour Posted 17 May 00:07 AEST SailGP: Slingsby on being two up SailGP: Slingsby on being two up During the practice and also for the second round it did not look like Australia would go two zip During the practice racing, and also for the entire second round of the enigmatic SailGP, it did not look like Australia would go two zip. Had the organizers got what they wanted? by John Curnow Posted 16 May 16:42 AEST Paris 2024 Equipment top of the agenda Paris 2024 Equipment top of the agenda World Sailing Mid-Year Meeting starts Friday in London Chelsea Football Club, London, Great Britain will host World Sailing delegates from 17-19 May for the 2019 edition of World Sailing's Mid-Year Meeting. by Daniel Smith, World Sailing Posted 16 May 15:43 AEST Bermudes 1000 Race: One race, two systems Bermudes 1000 Race: One race, two systems Not all teams being treated the same this Wednesday Those competing in the Bermudes 1000 Race Douarnenez – Brest are not all being treated the same this Wednesday. The first boats are still being shown the way by Sébastien Simon (Arkéa – Paprec), who is creaming along at an average speed of over 15 knots by Bermudes 1000 Race Posted 16 May 11:40 AEST AUS at the 49er, 49erFX & Nacra 17 Europeans day 3 AUS at the 49er, 49erFX & Nacra 17 Europeans day 3 Bryant and Wilmot upwardly mobile at European Championship in Weymouth They got off to a shaky start in the first two races at the 49erFX Europeans in Weymouth two days ago, but the Australian Sailing Squad's Natasha Bryant and Annie Wilmot have been upwardly mobile since, moving up to 12th place on Day 3. by Di Pearson Posted 16 May 09:28 AEST Finn Europeans in Athens day 3 Finn Europeans in Athens day 3 Former champions Mitakis and Lobert share wins After another long day on the water, two more races were completed at the Finn Europeans in Athens. Ioannis Mitakis, from Greece dominated the first race to take the home win, while Jonathan Lobert, from France, took the second. by Robert Deaves Posted 16 May 07:43 AEST Volvo 49er, FX, Nacra Europeans day 3 Volvo 49er, FX, Nacra Europeans day 3 Softer breeze makes life harder The Danes and Argentineans made good moves up the scoreboard on the final day of Nacra 17 qualifying today. Lin Cenholt and CP Lubeck scored 4,1,3 to hold fourth overall, on equal points with the third-placed Italians, Vittorio Bissaro and Maele Frascari. by 49er & Nacra 17 Sailing Posted 16 May 06:08 AEST 12 Metre Worlds: A celebration of yachting history 12 Metre Worlds: A celebration of yachting history A living history of racing yacht design in the 112-year-old class When the 12 Metre World Championship takes place in Newport over July 8-13, it will celebrate one of the greatest classes in world sailing history. The 112-year-old International 12 Metre Class encompasses a living history of racing yacht design. by Barby MacGowan Posted 15 May 23:10 AEST World Sailing to grow sport with IF for INAS World Sailing to grow sport with IF for INAS World Sailing and INAS have signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) World Sailing, the world governing body of the sport, has partnered with the International Federation for Athletes with Intellectual Impairments (INAS) to jointly promote and grow sailing for people with intellectual impairments globally. by Daniel Smith, World Sailing Posted 15 May 22:27 AEST RS Sailing's Open Letter to World Sailing RS Sailing's Open Letter to World Sailing Sent to the President, Council, Committees and MNAs RS Sailing have sent an open letter to the World Sailing President, Council, Committees and MNAs in regard to the Men's & Women's One-Person Olympic Equipment. by RS Sailing Posted 15 May 20:25 AEST Finn Europeans in Athens day 2 Finn Europeans in Athens day 2 Giles Scott leads after the first day of racing Giles Scott, from Britain, leads after the first day of racing at the 2019 Finn Open Europeans in Athens following three races on Tuesday. Scott won two races and placed third in the other to hold a four-point lead over Andy Maloney. by Robert Deaves Posted 15 May 15:07 AEST Volvo 49er, FX, Nacra Europeans day 2 Volvo 49er, FX, Nacra Europeans day 2 Waves up, breeze on! They're not long back in the boat after their two-and-a-half year holiday in the America's Cup and the Volvo Ocean Race, but already Peter Burling and Blair Tuke are back at the top in the 49er after firing three bullets in a row today. by 49er & Nacra 17 Sailing Posted 15 May 14:54 AEST 470 Europeans at Sanremo, Italy overall 470 Europeans at Sanremo, Italy overall France and Sweden shine Two medal races, sailed in perfect Mediterranean conditions, wrapped up the 470 Europeans, organised by local Yacht Club Sanremo and Marina degli Aregai, in co-operation with the national and international 470 class. by Carla Anselmi Posted 15 May 11:08 AEST 2019 Star Europeans and SSL Breeze Grand Slam 2019 Star Europeans and SSL Breeze Grand Slam Legends gathered for first ever combined Star Class European Championship and SSL Breeze Grand Slam The event Opening Ceremony saw the 94 teams gather in the main square ahead of what looks to be a fiercely competitive event. by Star Sailors League Posted 15 May 10:47 AEST AUS at the 49er, 49erFX & Nacra 17 Europeans day 2 AUS at the 49er, 49erFX & Nacra 17 Europeans day 2 Phillips brothers keep momentum going at 49er Europeans in Weymouth The Australian Sailing Squad's Will and Sam Phillips have kept the momentum of yesterday's top results going at the 49er European Championship in Weymouth, UK, today moving up to third place on the leaderboard after three further races were completed. by Di Pearson Posted 15 May 10:40 AEST Olympic champion unhappy with RS:X recommendation Olympic champion unhappy with RS:X recommendation Current World and Olympic Champion not happy with decision to retain RS:X windsurfer With the Olympic Equipment fires burning on several fronts, the current World and Olympic Champion has hit out over the World Sailing's recommendation to retain the RS:X Windsurfer, provided a new deal is struck with the licence holder. by Richard Gladwell/Sail-World/com Posted 15 May 10:17 AEST 2019 SeaLink Magnetic Island Race Week 2019 SeaLink Magnetic Island Race Week Hot Chipps and sauce anyone? When Victorian John Chipp and his Beneteau Oceanis 411 crew arrive for their maiden SeaLink Magnetic Island Race Week at the end of August, they will be right at home with the other fun-loving entries that have come to define TYC annual regatta by Di Pearson, SMIRW Media Posted 15 May 09:35 AEST Big breeze, big smiles, and even bigger memories! Big breeze, big smiles, and even bigger memories! Bombolo won the Spinnaker Division of Flagstaff Marine's 2019 Beneteau Pittwater Cup. Bombolo won the Spinnaker Division of Flagstaff Marine's 2019 Beneteau Pittwater Cup. David Boekmann's still relatively new Oceanis 46.1 First Line flyer looked marvellous screaming around the course to Lion Island and back... by John Curnow Posted 15 May 09:00 AEST Bermudes 1000 Race: Game on again at Azores mark! Bermudes 1000 Race: Game on again at Azores mark! Incredible turnaround on the racetrack Sébastien Simon (ARKEA PAPREC), who was leading the fleet with a 40-mile bonus in relation to his closest pursuer at daybreak, has slowed dramatically to the point that he's actually becalmed in the area surrounding the waypoint. by Bermudes 1000 Race Posted 15 May 08:20 AEST