18ft Skiffs: Sean Langman, a real supporter 18ft Skiffs: Sean Langman, a real supporter One of Australia's most versatile sailors One of the Australian 18 Footers League's best supporters for many years has been one of Australia's most versatile sailors, Sean Langman. by Frank Quealey Posted 20 Sep 02:34 EST Video: Luca Devoti & Santiago Lange on sailing Video: Luca Devoti & Santiago Lange on sailing Santiago Lange was the 2016 Gold medal winner in the Nacra 17 class sailing with Cecilia Saroli Luca Devoti, Olympic silver medalist, is campaigning to join the World Sailing Board. As part of his bid, he is interviewing world renowned sailors on their views on the future of the sport. He talks with triple Olympic medalist Santiago Lange. by Luca Devoti Posted 20 Sep 00:08 EST 49th BVI Spring Regatta schedule announced 49th BVI Spring Regatta schedule announced 'What's not to Love about the BVI Spring Regatta' remains the theme The event will include more classes and opportunities for sailors from across the Caribbean and the globe to come to the British Virgin Islands and experience fantastic racing, with warm tropical winds and water. by Trish Jenkins Posted 19 Sep 13:48 EST ILCA/Laser Fit Out Guide from Allen ILCA/Laser Fit Out Guide from Allen Class legal options for club racers or international level In this handy fitting guide, you can find all the details of the Allen parts for a top-spec racing fit-out or a club level budget-friendly option. All options listed are completely class legal. by Allen Posted 18 Sep 13:00 EST Harken employees acquire Harken Harken employees acquire Harken A few words from Peter Harken and the team "Olaf and I have been approached by lots of good people interested in acquiring our business. The way we decided was simple. We turned down every offer that didn't present a brighter future for our people than we could create on our own." by Harken Posted 18 Sep 12:10 EST Cyclops enter the Sportsboat arena Cyclops enter the Sportsboat arena smarttune 5/16" announced as the latest addition to their smart range Designed specifically for sports and day boats, Cyclops is thrilled to announce the latest addition to their smart range - the smarttune 5/16". by Cyclops Marine Posted 18 Sep 09:30 EST America's Cup Rialto: AC75's dodge a bullet America's Cup Rialto: AC75's dodge a bullet Both AC75's were out sailing in Auckland on Thursday, sailing once again in fresh breezes offshore Both AC75's were out sailing in Auckland on Thursday, sailing once again in fresh breezes offshore breezes of 18-20kts, gusting 22kts. The next day, Auckland was hit by a surprise 70kt squall, which gusted to 55kts on Course C. by Richard Gladwell Sail-World NZ Posted 18 Sep 08:45 EST Luca Devoti talks yachting with Lars Grael Luca Devoti talks yachting with Lars Grael Lars Grael, Brazilian sailing star, talks about his personal life and Project Grael Luca Devoti once skippered America's Cup campaigns and won Olympic medals, now he is campaigning to join the World Sailing Board. As part of his bid, he interviews world renowned sailors to get their views on what should be the future of the sport. by Luca Devoti Posted 18 Sep 05:48 EST 2020 Vendée Globe on course to be exceptional 2020 Vendée Globe on course to be exceptional The official press conference was held on Thursday in Paris The official press conference for the ninth edition of the Vendée Globe was held on Thursday, September 17 at the Palais Brongniart in Paris. by Vendee Globe Posted 18 Sep 04:26 EST Intricate, Nuanced, Meticulous… and Fast Intricate, Nuanced, Meticulous… and Fast The story of America's Cup boatbuilding in Bristol, Rhode Island continues With the completion of the AC75 racing yacht PATRIOT, the first Cup contender built in Bristol in the 21st century, American Magic's production team of 50 has added another compelling chapter to Bristol, Rhode Island boatbuilding. by Will Ricketson, NYYC American Magic Posted 17 Sep 08:49 EST Yacht Racing Forum postponed to 2021 in Portsmouth Yacht Racing Forum postponed to 2021 in Portsmouth A virtual event to be held on November 24th this year The annual conference for the business of sailing and yacht racing is postponed to 2021 due to the COVID-19 pandemic. A virtual event reassembling some of the sports' leading personalities from all over the world will be held on November 24. by Yacht Racing Forum Posted 17 Sep 04:36 EST The Ocean Race Summits Newport The Ocean Race Summits Newport Bringing leaders together to focus on ocean health Hosted live from Newport, RI, the latest online iteration of The Ocean Race Summits promoted solutions to restore health to the ocean. by The Ocean Race Posted 17 Sep 04:15 EST America's Cup: Butterworth joins Challenger group America's Cup: Butterworth joins Challenger group Brad Butterworth to be a contact figure and facilitate a direct communication flow with the hosts Four times America's Cup winner, Brad Butterworth, joins COR 36, Challenger of Record of the 36th America's Cup presented by PRADA, in the capacity of External and Institutional Relations Officer. by America's Cup Media Posted 17 Sep 01:39 EST SailGP gives behind-the-scenes access SailGP gives behind-the-scenes access 'SailGP: Racing on the Edge' shines a light on world's fastest sail racing league In a new content series launched today by SailGP, audiences around the globe will get unprecedented access to the sport's pinnacle league as it gears up toward its second season, launching April 2021 in San Francisco. by SailGP Posted 16 Sep 16:33 EST Jimmy Spithill Interview Jimmy Spithill Interview "The AC75 is quite a lot different from past boats" Jimmy Spithill has been the skipper and helmsman behind two America's Cup victories and believes that his new Italian team Luna Rossa Prada Pirelli can reclaim sailing's biggest prize as he travels to Auckland for the PRADA Cup challenger series. by Red Bull Content Pool Posted 16 Sep 15:25 EST Thank you for being a part of Bart's Bash Thank you for being a part of Bart's Bash The event had to look slightly different this year We know that, for many of you, your Bart's Bash event had to look slightly different this year. However, it was amazing to see the sailing community coming together and people of all ages and abilities getting out on the water and racing! by Bart's Bash 2020 Posted 16 Sep 14:20 EST Bermuda Gold Cup to host Open Match Racing Worlds Bermuda Gold Cup to host Open Match Racing Worlds Celebratory 70th event becomes the pinnacle event Two weeks after announcing that the Bermuda Gold Cup will be contested Oct. 26-30, the Royal Bermuda Yacht Club and World Match Racing Tour together announce today that the celebratory 70th event will also host the 2020 Open Match Racing Worlds. by Sean McNeill Posted 16 Sep 11:19 EST 2020 Auckland Boat Show cancelled 2020 Auckland Boat Show cancelled 2020 Boat Show has been cancelled, due to uncertainty on COVID-19 restrictions NZ Marine Industry Association organisers of the 2020 Auckland Boat Show have announced that the 2020 Show has been cancelled, due to uncertainty on which COVID-19 restriction levels will be in force in early October. by Isla McKechnie/NZ Marine Industry Association Posted 16 Sep 09:02 EST Walking the 2021 Rolex Fastnet Race course Walking the 2021 Rolex Fastnet Race course The new course is 90 miles longer, making it 695 miles, based on the shortest route Moving to Cherbourg for the finish of the Royal Ocean Racing Club's premier event, the Rolex Fastnet Race next year will see navigators and crews facing a few significant new challenges. by James Boyd / RORC Posted 16 Sep 08:57 EST Alex Thomson Racing Up to Speed: September 2020 Alex Thomson Racing Up to Speed: September 2020 Installation of the new foils complete on IMOCA Hugo Boss British Sailor Alex Thomson brings us up to speed on the completion of the final service of the HUGO BOSS boat before the Vendée Globe, the installation of the yacht's new foils and the schedule from now until the race start on November 8th. by Alex Thomson Racing Posted 16 Sep 06:25 EST