2024 52 Super Series PalmaVela Sailing Week Day 1 2024 52 Super Series PalmaVela Sailing Week Day 1 Lack of wind leaves fleet on hold in Palma New boats, new faces and an accumulation of pent-up energy and excitement will have to stay on hold as the winds refused to blow today on the Bay of Palma for what should have been the first day of racing for the 2024 52 Super Series season by 52 Super Series Posted 29 Apr 05:37 AEST Clarisse Crémer sets sail in the Transat CIC Clarisse Crémer sets sail in the Transat CIC L'Occitane en Provence got off to a great start The 2024 edition of the Transat CIC is under way! After weeks of intense preparations, the starting gun for this legendary transatlantic race was fired this Sunday, off the coast of Lorient. by L'Occitane Sailing Team Posted 29 Apr 00:09 AEST Cup Spy Apr 27: Breeze a 'no -show' for Kiwis Cup Spy Apr 27: Breeze a 'no -show' for Kiwis Emirates Team New Zealand were the only team to sail on Saturday. The Kiwis struck a nothing breeze Emirates Team New Zealand were the only team to sail on Saturday. The Kiwis struck a nothing day, which at best had a fickle breeze by Richard Gladwell/Sail-World Posted 28 Apr 23:08 AEST The Transat CIC off to a spectacular start The Transat CIC off to a spectacular start 33 yachts are competing in the IMOCA class, 13 in the Class40 class and 2 in the vintage class Brittany turned on its best Spring sailing weather - sunshine, puffy cumulus clouds and a decent 10-15kts of Westerly wind - to send the 48 strong Transat CIC fleet on its way from Lorient towards New York for the start of the legendary solo race. by The Transat CIC Posted 28 Apr 22:58 AEST Matador takes third Pallas Capital Gold Cup Act Matador takes third Pallas Capital Gold Cup Act The Australian TP52 fleet returned to action at Sail Port Stephens The Australian TP52 fleet returned to action at Sail Port Stephens for Act 3 of the Pallas Capital Gold Cup. Eleven boats took to the waters surrounding Nelson Bay and completed the series of six races. by Nic Douglass Posted 28 Apr 20:20 AEST 37th America's Cup Store: Exclusive 20% discount 37th America's Cup Store: Exclusive 20% discount Enjoy an exclusive shopping experience at the 37th America's Cup store with our special promotion Enjoy an exclusive shopping experience at the 37th America's Cup store with our special promotion! For a limited time, we're offering a storewide 20% discount on our merchandise including Emirates team TNZ, INEOS Britannia, Alinghi RBR, & American Magic by Matt Buckland Posted 28 Apr 20:17 AEST Alinghi Red Bull Racing welcomes Swiss ski star Alinghi Red Bull Racing welcomes Swiss ski star Marco Odermatt headed out on the water as BoatOne's first-ever guest Switzerland's skiing sensation, World Champion and Olympic gold medallist Marco Odermatt, swapped his skis for an America's Cup-style work-out this week with Alinghi Red Bull Racing in Barcelona. by Alinghi Red Bull Racing Posted 28 Apr 20:08 AEST worldmarine.media news PILOT SHOW worldmarine.media news PILOT SHOW Featuring Mozzy Sails, Weir Wood Sailing Club, Crewsaver and UpWind by MerConcept Happy to launch the worldmarine.media news pilot show! Many thanks to contributors MozzySails, Weir Wood Sailing Club, Crewsaver and UpWind by MerConcept, sponsored by 11th Hour Racing. by Mark Jardine Posted 28 Apr 17:00 AEST 59th Congressional Cup at Long Beach Day 4 59th Congressional Cup at Long Beach Day 4 Williams and Poole lead their semi-finals 2-0 Day 4 of the 59th Congressional Cup in Long Beach, CA concluded the quarter-final stage of the event, advancing the top four teams to the semi-finals led by defending Congressional Cup champion USA's Chris Poole. by WMRT & LBYC Posted 28 Apr 14:45 AEST Dawn Treader win Peters & May Round Antigua Race Dawn Treader win Peters & May Round Antigua Race Blessed with gorgeous conditions in stand-alone race prior to Antigua Sailing Week The Peters & May Round Antigua Race was blessed with gorgeous conditions. The stand-alone race prior to Antigua Sailing Week was held in a warm gradient wind of 10-14 knots, just south of east, with a smooth sea state. by Louay Habib Posted 28 Apr 13:30 AEST Australian Sailing Team at French Olympic Week Australian Sailing Team at French Olympic Week A pair of Silvers on French waters for Australian sailors Australian sailors showcased their skill and determination amidst challenging conditions at French Olympic Week in Hyeres, securing two silver medals and positioning themselves strongly for Paris 2024. by Lisa Darmanin / Australian Sailing Posted 28 Apr 03:48 AEST Transat CIC: perfect conditions promise good start Transat CIC: perfect conditions promise good start The weather conditions promise to be ideal for racers and spectator craft alike The morning before they will set off to race across the North Atlantic, the skippers met for a final briefing with Race Direction and weather advisers from Meteo Consult. by The Transat CIC Posted 28 Apr 03:35 AEST 52 Super Series PalmaVela Sailing Week Practice 52 Super Series PalmaVela Sailing Week Practice Mastering the early light winds might be key Today's two short practice races, the prelude to Sunday's start of the 2024 52 Super Series season at the 52 Super Series PalmaVela Sailing Week, underlined how tricky and testing Mallorca's Bay of Palma can be in early Spring. by 52 Super Series Posted 28 Apr 03:32 AEST An interview with Dudu Levi and Julien Bru An interview with Dudu Levi and Julien Bru Freestyle Pro Tour talk to the duo about their excellent new film Dudu Levi (FutureFly/Gunsails) finally released his long awaited film "FREE SPIRIT". In collaboration with filmmaker and freestyle windsurfer Julien Bru the two travelled to Dudu's home in Israel, where they dedicated almost 2 weeks to capture the film. by Freestyle Pro Tour Posted 28 Apr 03:15 AEST April 2024 fivepointfive magazine April 2024 fivepointfive magazine Showcasing growth, boats and personalities of 5.5 Metre Class The April 2024 edition of fivepointfive, the magazine of the International 5.5 Metre Class Association has been published. by Robert Deaves Posted 28 Apr 00:08 AEST Sail Port Stephens Windward-Leeward Series Day 2 Sail Port Stephens Windward-Leeward Series Day 2 Light-air specialists have their day in the sun The Sail Port Stephens Windward-Leeward Series transitioned to Passage Race mode today, and with the change of pace came a change of pace, literally, as both the wind and seas calmed considerably. by Sail Port Stephens Media Posted 27 Apr 22:08 AEST Momentum on solution-finding by MMAG is building Momentum on solution-finding by MMAG is building Awareness and progress towards finding solutions to the problem of boats hitting marine mammals Awareness and progress towards finding solutions to the problem of boats hitting marine mammals at sea is growing, according to Claire Vayer, Sustainability Manager at IMOCA. by Ed Gorman / IMOCA Globe Series Posted 27 Apr 15:47 AEST 59th Congressional Cup at Long Beach Day 3 59th Congressional Cup at Long Beach Day 3 Australia's Cole Tapper advances to Quarter-Finals Australia's Cole Tapper, sailing with his CYCA Youth Sailing Academy team from Sydney Australia, today secured a crucial spot in the quarter-finals of the 59th Congressional Cup, the opening stage of the 2024 World Match Racing Tour. by WMRT & LBYC Posted 27 Apr 13:00 AEST Emirates Team NZ Store: Exclusive 20% discount Emirates Team NZ Store: Exclusive 20% discount ETNZ Store: For a limited time, we're offering a storewide 20% discount on all our merchandise Enjoy an exclusive shopping experience at the Emirates Team New Zealand store with our special promotion! For a limited time, we're offering a storewide 20% discount on all our merchandise - ends April 29, 2024 by Matt Buckland Posted 27 Apr 11:49 AEST Swell start to SPS windward-leeward series Swell start to SPS windward-leeward series Action-packed opener for Part II of Sail Port Stephens with large swells adding to it all Rock fishermen were being advised to stay indoors but the sea conditions off Port Stephens made for an action-packed opener to the Anchorage Marina Windward-Leeward Series, part 2 of the 2024 Sail Port Stephens Regatta Series. by Sail Port Stephens Media Posted 27 Apr 11:33 AEST Cup Spy April 26: Tow and Sail Cup Spy April 26: Tow and Sail Four teams were active - two in Barcelona and the others in Cagliari and Auckland Four teams were active - two in Barcelona and the other in Cagliari. As reported earlier Emirates Team NZ sailed in fresh winds in Auckland. by Richard Gladwell/Sail-World Posted 27 Apr 09:14 AEST The Transat CIC: how to follow the start The Transat CIC: how to follow the start The 48 competitors will leave Lorient heading for New York on Sunday Switzerland's IMOCA racer Oliver Heer: Now I have my back to the wall. Inside, personally I feel a lot of pressure. by The Transat CIC Posted 27 Apr 03:45 AEST 52 Super Series 2024 starts this weekend 52 Super Series 2024 starts this weekend The counters have returned to zero After thrilling end to the 2023 52 SUPER SERIES circuit which saw Germany's Platoon, owned and steered by Harm Müller-Spreer, win the season title on tie-break, the five regatta 2024 circuit opens on Sunday. by 52 Super Series Posted 27 Apr 03:04 AEST Last Chance Regatta at Hyères, France Day 6 Last Chance Regatta at Hyères, France Day 6 Six Olympic dinghy places claimed by emerging nations Six of the eight men's and women's dinghy Olympic places on offer at the Last Chance Regatta were claimed by sailors supported by the World Sailing Emerging Nations Program on a rain-soaked final day of qualification at the Semaine Olympique Française. by World Sailing Posted 27 Apr 02:36 AEST Antigua Wingfoil Championship Race Day 1 Antigua Wingfoil Championship Race Day 1 Participants of all ages and backgrounds at Antigua Sailing Week Against the lush green mountains of Antigua, colourful Wingfoil sails adorned the horizon, marking the commencement of Antigua Wingfoil Championship Race Day 1 during Antigua Sailing Week. by Caribbean Foiling Posted 26 Apr 22:06 AEST Celebrating sailing at the Transat CIC Celebrating sailing at the Transat CIC All the skippers met for the traditional briefing ahead of the race D-4. All the skippers met up this Thursday morning for the traditional briefing. by The Transat CIC Posted 26 Apr 22:03 AEST Cup Spy Apr 25-26: Two Sailings, and a Reveal Cup Spy Apr 25-26: Two Sailings, and a Reveal Kiwis and Italians sailed, the Brits towed, while American Magic just popped out of the shed Three teams sailed today - one in Auckland and the others in Cagliari and Barcelona. American Magic gave an unexpected reveal today, when the US Challenger opened the shed door and saw daylight for the first time. The Brits tow-tested. by Richard Gladwell/Sail-World Posted 26 Apr 20:16 AEST Hamilton Island Race Week accomodation Hamilton Island Race Week accomodation The most popular Race Week properties available now Hamilton Island Race Week is fast approaching and we have some prime race week viewing spots available where you can watch some of the world's best racing yachts sail by and be close to all the celebrations. by Whitsunday Holidays Posted 26 Apr 15:39 AEST 59th Congressional Cup at Long Beach Day 2 59th Congressional Cup at Long Beach Day 2 First four advance to quarter-finals Closing out the opening round-robin stage of the 59th Congressional Cup today in Long Beach, the top four teams - Ian Williams/ GBR, Jeppe Borch/ DEN, Dave Hood/ USA and Gavin Brady/ USA, each advance to the Quarter-final stage of the event. by WMRT & LBYC Posted 26 Apr 13:40 AEST Finns and French finish Ocean Globe Race Finns and French finish Ocean Globe Race Galiana WithSecure and Evrika excape the windhole 40nm from the finish line It was a long, painfully slow final two days to complete their circumnavigation. But, finally, Galiana WithSecure FI (06) and Evrika FR (07) crossed the Royal Yacht Squadron finish line in a moody windless, moonlight Cowes arrival. by Ocean Globe Race Posted 26 Apr 07:52 AEST No major fears for Sunday's Transat CIC start No major fears for Sunday's Transat CIC start There will be no initial gales to contend with, rather a relatively light winds start As all of the Transat CIC skippers convened this morning at Lorient's La Base for the main briefing before Sunday's start of the 3,500 miles solo race across the North Atlantic to New York, ideas about the weather are the main topic of discussion. by The Transat CIC Posted 26 Apr 05:57 AEST Last Chance Regatta at Hyères, France Day 5 Last Chance Regatta at Hyères, France Day 5 Sister act seals Olympic spot in windsurfing Czech sisters Katerina and Barbora Svikova took gold and silver in the three-rider final of the women's windsurfing competition on day five of the Last Chance Regatta in the south of France. by World Sailing Posted 26 Apr 05:24 AEST The must-do Rolex Middle Sea Race The must-do Rolex Middle Sea Race The start of 45th edition is six months away Starting from Grand Harbour, Valletta, the Mediterranean's premier 600-mile classic promises much and always over delivers for participants and spectators alike. by Rolex Middle Sea Race Posted 26 Apr 03:12 AEST American Magic's AC75 Race Boat Uncloaked American Magic's AC75 Race Boat Uncloaked Commissioning of B3 continues in Barcelona New York Yacht Club American Magic, Challenger for the 37th America's Cup, uncloaked its AC75 race boat, "B3," as commissioning continues in Barcelona. by American Magic Posted 26 Apr 02:48 AEST RS Tera Worlds 2024 already breaking records RS Tera Worlds 2024 already breaking records Selling out more than 3 months in advance of the event In a record-breaking first for the International RS Tera Class, the RS Tera World Championship 2024 registration has reached maximum capacity - selling out more than 3 months in advance of the event. by Bex Foot Posted 26 Apr 00:06 AEST Lunven and Soudée on the dockside in Lorient Lunven and Soudée on the dockside in Lorient Preparing for a classic north Atlantic passage in the Transat CIC Once again La Base marina in Lorient, Brittany – the main home of the IMOCA fleet – is a hive of activity as 33 boats and their skippers prepare for the daunting challenge of the North Atlantic alone. by Ed Gorman Posted 25 Apr 23:37 AEST Antigua Sailing Week 2024 Preview Antigua Sailing Week 2024 Preview All set to deliver sensational racing and amazing parties in a beautiful setting Antigua Sailing Week is back for the 55th edition with 13 racing classes filled to the brim with sailors from all over the world. Teams from over 20 different nations are set for the Caribbean's famous regatta. by Louay Habib Posted 25 Apr 20:15 AEST The Transat CIC: Who are the favourites? The Transat CIC: Who are the favourites? Charlie Dalin (MACIF Santé Prévoyance) makes his comeback The start gun of the 15th edition of The Transat CIC will sound on Sunday sending a fleet of 48 skippers - 33 IMOCAs, 13 Class 40s and two vintage yachts - off on the complex, cold and mainly upwind passage across the Atlantic. by The Transat CIC Posted 25 Apr 17:44 AEST 59th Congressional Cup at Long Beach Day 1 59th Congressional Cup at Long Beach Day 1 Strong start for Jeppe Borch on opening day Denmark's Jeppe Borch leads the 12-team international line-up after Day One with an impressive six wins and one loss, signalling a promising start in his pursuit of the coveted Crimson Blazer. by WMRT & LBYC Posted 25 Apr 14:33 AEST Last Chance Regatta at Hyères, France Day 4 Last Chance Regatta at Hyères, France Day 4 Bainbridge grabs last chance Paris 2024 ticket for Team GB Connor Bainbridge finally claimed a place in the men's kite at the Paris 2024 Olympic Games for Great Britain, approximately eight months later than he expected, after a dominant display at the Last Chance Regatta in Hyères. by World Sailing Posted 25 Apr 06:40 AEST Clipper 2023-24 Race 10 Finish Clipper 2023-24 Race 10 Finish Ha Long Bay, Viet Nam wins 5,500nm race across North Pacific Ha Long Bay, Viet Nam has claimed its fourth win on the Clipper 2023-24 Race, taking first place in the longest, and one of the toughest races on the circuit, Race 10: Ultimate Test of Perseverance - the 5,580nm North Pacific crossing. by Karla Graves Posted 25 Apr 04:20 AEST 52 Super Series Palma Vela Sailing Week preview 52 Super Series Palma Vela Sailing Week preview The champions are looking to achieve lift off with new Platoon Aviation The reigning 52 SUPER SERIES champions, Harm Müller-Spreer's German flagged crew, start their title defence on Sunday on Majorca's Bay of Palma. by 52 Super Series Posted 25 Apr 03:28 AEST Triana & White Shadow finish Ocean Globe Race Triana & White Shadow finish Ocean Globe Race Trinity Landing pontoon in Cowes was a busy spot Tuesday afternoon Trinity Landing pontoon in Cowes was a busy spot Tuesday afternoon with Triana FR (66) SWAN 53 and White Shadow ESP (17) SWAN 57 finishing the McIntyre Ocean Globe Race after 48 days of racing. by Ocean Globe Race Posted 25 Apr 02:33 AEST David Linger takes 6th in Global Solo Challenge David Linger takes 6th in Global Solo Challenge His journey was at times extremely difficult, even after arrival Sunday April 21st, at 2:03 pm local time, after 175 days, David Linger crossed the finish line of the Global Solo Challenge taking 6th place on his Owen Clarke designed Class40 #15 Koloa Maoli. by Marco Nannini / Global Solo Challenge Posted 25 Apr 02:02 AEST The road to Plymouth The road to Plymouth 2024 Cadet World Championship is heading to the UK Teams from across the world will be heading to Plymouth, one of the most historic and important naval towns in the UK, this summer for the Cadet World Championship from 3rd to 10th August 2024. by Ellie Davis Posted 25 Apr 01:38 AEST Cup Spy April 23: Swiss gain confidence Cup Spy April 23: Swiss gain confidence Alinghi Red Bull Racing had a good session in their new AC75, in a building breeze and foiling fast Three America's Cup teams sailed - two in new AC75s and the third two-boat testing/trialling in AC40s. Alinghi Red Bull Racing had a good session in their new AC75, in a building breeze foiling comfortably and fast at the end of the session. by Richard Gladwell/Sail-World Posted 25 Apr 00:46 AEST Transat Ready: Solo Skippers Optimised For Success Transat Ready: Solo Skippers Optimised For Success All eyes turn to Lorient for the start of the Transat CIC With the Vendée Globe on the horizon, excitement is building as the IMOCA skippers hurtle towards the world's premiere offshore challenge. by Cyclops Marine Posted 25 Apr 00:24 AEST Henri-Lloyd New Arrival: The Storm Dri Backpack Henri-Lloyd New Arrival: The Storm Dri Backpack Perfect for any outdoor activity, commute and boat to shore use Perfect for any outdoor activity, commute and boat to shore use. The Storm Dri Backpack is waterproof, submersible and capable of holding all your kit essentials with a 30 litre capacity. by Henri-Lloyd Posted 24 Apr 23:30 AEST