A Q&A with PNW-based photographer Jan Anderson A Q&A with PNW-based photographer Jan Anderson David Schmidt checks in with the Pacific Northwest-based sailing photographer I checked in with Captain Jan Anderson, who is one of the Pacific Northwest's best sailing photographers, to learn more about how she practices her craft. by David Schmidt Posted 26 Jan 11:00 EST Karen Stiell on the 2022 Grenada Sailing Week Karen Stiell on the 2022 Grenada Sailing Week David Schmidt checks in with the regatta manager I checked in with Karen Stiell, regatta manager of the 2022 Grenada Sailing Week, to learn more about this exciting warm-water regatta. by David Schmidt Posted 25 Jan 11:00 EST America's Cup: New York YC's Challenge accepted America's Cup: New York YC's Challenge accepted The Royal NZ Yacht Squadron has formally accepted the Challenge of New York YC for AC37 The Royal New Zealand Yacht Squadron formally accepted the New York Yacht Club American Magic's challenge for the 37th America's Cup to be held in 2024 – the third additional challenge accepted for AC37. by New York YC Media Posted 26 Jan 08:38 EST Winners are grinners in Grenada Winners are grinners in Grenada The final RORC Transatlantic Race class and trophy winners decided The final class and trophy winners were decided on the 18th day of the RORC Transatlantic Race. Richard Palmer's JPK 1010 Jangada (GBR) has won IRC Two-Handed, racing with Jeremy Waitt. by Louay Habib Posted 26 Jan 08:08 EST The Moorings sponsors 2022 St. Thomas Regatta The Moorings sponsors 2022 St. Thomas Regatta Continuing its decade-long sponsorship of the event This dedicated patronage comes on the heels of the Clearwater, FL-headquartered company's greater investment in the territory by opening a charter base at IGY's Yacht Haven Grande St Thomas nearly a year ago. by Carol Bareuther Posted 26 Jan 07:38 EST The M32 Pendulum Swings to Europe The M32 Pendulum Swings to Europe For the 2022 World Championship in Portugal After the focus on the American fleet for the Miami Worlds in 2021 the pendulum swings back to Europe for the 2022 World Championship in Portugal. by M32 Class Posted 26 Jan 02:36 EST Rug up in style Rug up in style With the new Vaikobi Down Jacket, Vest and Fleece Hoodie With a new style for 2022, the Vaikobi Down Jacket has been designed to provide outstanding warmth and insulation. by Vaikobi Posted 26 Jan 01:53 EST America's Cup: AC40's go into production in China America's Cup: AC40's go into production in China Images and video of the CNC milling machine at McConaghy Boats creating the AC40 hull plug America's Cup one design Youth Womens and Test boat - the AC40 - is in production at McConaghy Boats in China. Images and video of the CNC milling machine have been released showing the male mould being carved before production. by America's Cup Media Posted 25 Jan 20:59 EST iQFOiL International Games Act 1 Lanzarote day 1 iQFOiL International Games Act 1 Lanzarote day 1 ver a hundred iQFOiL athletes enjoyed some marvellous conditions Over a hundred iQFOiL athletes enjoyed some marvellous conditions in Lanzarote today at the start of the International Games Act 1. With 9 till 20 knots from the shore, a clear blue sky, and sun the race committee managed to race five races. by Bart Salemans Posted 25 Jan 15:13 EST Comanche back at Les Voiles de St. Barth Comanche back at Les Voiles de St. Barth The Super Maxi will make a big splash when returning The Super Maxi, Comanche, will make a big splash when returning to St Barth in April 2022. Designed by Guillaume Verdier and VPLP Design, this 100' Maxi with a beam of 8 meters is one of the largest single-hull racing sailboats in the world. by Les Voiles de St Barth Richard Mille Posted 25 Jan 11:23 EST 2022 IKA Snow Kite World Cup Ukraine 2022 IKA Snow Kite World Cup Ukraine Four days of competition were blessed with clear skies and good wind After a break of two years due to Covid, Kharkiv hosted the first stop of the 2022 IKA SnowKite WorldCup. Although the ongoing pandemic still has a significant effect on international travel, the event went on with Ukrainian riders dominating the event. by International Kiteboarding Association Posted 25 Jan 10:47 EST High Five for Comanche in RORC Transatlantic Race High Five for Comanche in RORC Transatlantic Race The 100ft Maxi has achieved the quintuple The 30.48m (100ft) VPLP Design/Verdier Maxi Comanche (CAY), skippered by Mitch Booth has achieved the quintuple for the 2022 RORC Transatlantic Race. by Trish Jenkins Posted 25 Jan 08:43 EST Henri-Lloyd support Sea Shepherd Ghostnet Campaign Henri-Lloyd support Sea Shepherd Ghostnet Campaign By turning Black Friday 'Blue' Whilst many retailers were dropping their prices during Black Friday 2021, Henri-Lloyd did the complete opposite and turned Black Friday 'Blue'. by Henri-Lloyd Posted 25 Jan 03:45 EST SailGP's Inspire Program leaves a lasting legacy SailGP's Inspire Program leaves a lasting legacy Australia SailGP Team donate items to support relief efforts for Narrabeen Lakes SC The Australia Sail Grand Prix presented by KPMG ended in epic fashion, but not without the added generosity of SailGP's Inspire program and some of its valued partners. by Australia SailGP Team Posted 25 Jan 02:18 EST Harken NZ Match Racing goes down to the wire Harken NZ Match Racing goes down to the wire Three days of world-class match racing came down to a matter of seconds on finals day Three days of world-class match racing came down to a matter of seconds on finals day at the 2021 Harken New Zealand Match Racing Championships, with 2019 Champions Nick Egnot-Johnson and his KNOTS Racing of Sam Barnett, Zak Merton and Tim Snedden winnin by William Woodworth/RNZYS Media Posted 25 Jan 00:34 EST 2022 Governor's Cup at Balboa Yacht Club 2022 Governor's Cup at Balboa Yacht Club World's top match race skippers under 23 invited to apply Balboa Yacht Club has posted all the information necessary for requesting an invitation ("RFI") for the 55th Governor's Cup International Youth Match Racing Championship, July 25-30, 2022, on the event website by Susan Kenney Posted 24 Jan 23:51 EST ILCA Nationals: Disbelief for new Women's champion ILCA Nationals: Disbelief for new Women's champion Greta Pilkington only had a sense she was in the running to take out the Womens title Greta Pilkington had a sense she was in the running to take out the title going into the last day of the ILCA (Laser) national championships in Picton but didn't really know. by Michael Brown/Yachting NZ Posted 24 Jan 18:42 EST SailGP: Racing on the Edge // Life Lessons SailGP: Racing on the Edge // Life Lessons Sir Ben Ainslie knows a thing or two about lessons that can be applied to life as well as sport As the most decorated sailor in Olympic history, Sir Ben Ainslie knows a thing or two about lessons that can be applied to life as well as sport. by SailGP Posted 24 Jan 13:00 EST A really good news story for sailing A really good news story for sailing Demonstrating how sailing can benefit in the long-term from the boating boom For sailing to benefit in the long-term from the boating boom of the past couple of years, then inclusivity, accessibility and a welcoming environment are three of the key pillars to realising increased participation. by Mark Jardine Posted 24 Jan 12:30 EST Entries open for the Maxi Yacht Rolex Cup 2022 Entries open for the Maxi Yacht Rolex Cup 2022 The event reaches its 32nd edition at Yacht Club Costa Smeralda Entries have officially opened today for the Maxi yacht Rolex Cup, an event organised with the support of longstanding partner Rolex and in collaboration with the International Maxi Association. by Yacht Club Costa Smeralda Posted 24 Jan 10:21 EST