Racing news for North America this week Racing news for North America this week Global Solo Challenge and Ocean Globe Race updates, SailGP news As the season's first atmospheric river starts to gain steam here in the Pacific Northwest, I find myself day dreaming about the two around-the-world races that are currently unfurling. by David Schmidt Posted 26 Sep 11:00 EST Greenslade, Brady round out Bermuda Gold Cup fleet Greenslade, Brady round out Bermuda Gold Cup fleet Entrant list complete with Bermuda National Champion and past America's Cup tactician The lineup for the Royal Bermuda Yacht Club's Bermuda Gold Cup, a World Championship event of the World Match Racing Tour scheduled Oct. 2-7, is complete, with all 16 entrants confirmed. by Royal Bermuda Yacht Club Posted 26 Sep 11:10 EST America's Cup: 40th anniversary of Australian win America's Cup: 40th anniversary of Australian win Today, September 26th is the 40th anniversary of Australia II's win in the America's Cup off Newport Today, September 26th is the 40th anniversary of Australia II's win in the America's Cup off Newport, Rhode Island - handing the New York Yacht Club their first ever defeat since the first defence in 1870 by Richard Gladwell Sail-World.com/nz Posted 26 Sep 07:24 EST Cup Spy Sept 25: The twists and turns of testing Cup Spy Sept 25: The twists and turns of testing Two teams sailed on Monday - Alinghi off Barcelona and Luna Rossa off Cagliari Two teams sailed on Monday - Alinghi Red Bull Racing off Barcelona, continuing their AC40 development program from last week. Luna Rossa resumed sailing off Cagliari, in their LEQ12 test boat. The Swiss are expected to switch to their AC75 soon. by Richard Gladwell/Sail-World NZ Posted 26 Sep 04:05 EST 5O5 Pre-Worlds and North Americans 5O5 Pre-Worlds and North Americans San Francisco Bay locals win in fleet of 60 boats Racing concluded on Sunday, September 24, for the 2023 5O5 Pre-Worlds and North American Championships at St. Francis Yacht Club. by St. Francis Yacht Club Posted 26 Sep 00:23 EST 5.5 Metre World Championship at Porto Cervo Day 1 5.5 Metre World Championship at Porto Cervo Day 1 Epic opening day in Sardinia After winning the Scandinavian Gold Cup here on Sunday, on Monday The Jean Genie (GBR 43, Peter Morton, Andrew Palfrey, Ruairadh Scott) showed the fleet a clean pair of heels to win the first two races of the 2023 5.5 Metre Worlds. by Robert Deaves Posted 26 Sep 00:06 EST McIntyre Ocean Globe dodging dreaded doldrums McIntyre Ocean Globe dodging dreaded doldrums Fleet split in three with Pen Duick VI, Translated 9, Maiden UK and Spirit of Helsinki neck & neck It's just two weeks since the 14-strong fleet left Southampton and there's already been a helicopter rescue, diversion, weather warning, no wind, yacht speeds of 19 knots, flying fish, home sicknesses, blown spinnakers, quiche Lorraine and many tweets. by Ocean Globe Race Posted 25 Sep 15:01 EST MacBrien and Phoenix ready to take flight MacBrien and Phoenix ready to take flight Class40 sailor ready for the Global Solo Challenge William MacBrien, the only Canadian skipper entered in the Global Solo Challenge, is a man of many passions: not only an experienced sailor but also a skydiver who holds two records in Canada, with over 3,000 jumps to his credit. by Margherita Pelaschier / Global Solo Challenge Posted 25 Sep 10:47 EST Cape Horn Hall of Fame inductees 2023 Cape Horn Hall of Fame inductees 2023 4 Whitbread/Volvo/Ocean Race Veterans and 2 record-breaking female solo circumnavigators inducted Les Sables d'Olonne home to the Cape Horn Hall of Fame witnessed the induction of 6 new names to its honours board during the opening of a new clubhouse dedicated to the history of this most famous of all Capes and the sailors who have rounded it. by International Association of Cape Horners Posted 25 Sep 09:43 EST SailGP: Kiwis hope to be back for Spain SailGP: Kiwis hope to be back for Spain Emirates GBR has picked up its second consecutive event win, after the Final was abandoned Emirates GBR has picked up its second consecutive event win after the Rockwool Italy Sail Grand Prix in Taranto three-boat final against Australia and the United States was terminated due to light winds on Sunday. by Natalie Fortier Posted 25 Sep 08:33 EST 2023 KDY Women's Match Race Overall 2023 KDY Women's Match Race Overall WINGS clinch Denmark win and Women's World Tour title Sweden's WINGS match racing team led by Anna Östling have been crowned 2023 Women's World Match Racing Tour champions after winning the final stage of the tour at the KDY Women's Match Race in Skovshoved Harbour. by Women's WMRT Posted 25 Sep 06:13 EST Cup Spy Sept 22-23: Swiss coy on new system Cup Spy Sept 22-23: Swiss coy on new system Brits stop test session after foil cracks identified The week ended with several America's Cup team members competing in the Italy SailGP, with AC co-helms finishing in the top four places on the leaderboard. The testing continued off Barcelona, with the Swiss and Brits testing sails and foils. by Richard Gladwell/Sail-World NZ Posted 25 Sep 04:59 EST Barton Marine launch Outboard Motor Sling Barton Marine launch Outboard Motor Sling Alongside the market premiers of the Tuphblox Tufnol range and Carbon Fibre Tiller Extension series Barton Marine launched a new Outboard Motor Sling alongside the market premiers of the Tuphblox Tufnol range and Carbon Fibre Tiller Extension series at the Southampton International Boat Show 2023. by Barton Marine Posted 25 Sep 03:00 EST J/70 North Americans at Chicago J/70 North Americans at Chicago Brian Keane and team Savasana win the title Brian Keane and team Savasana are the 2023 J/70 North American Champions after nine races over four days of sailing in Chicago. by Amy Baxter Felder Posted 25 Sep 02:44 EST 2023 Formula Kite Europeans in Portsmouth overall 2023 Formula Kite Europeans in Portsmouth overall Aldridge and Pianosi take gold for Britain and Italy Ellie Aldridge and Riccardo Pianosi have won the first major senior titles of their Olympic careers at the 2023 Formula Kite European Championships in Portsmouth, England. by Andy Rice Posted 24 Sep 18:47 EST Bosphorus Cup overall Bosphorus Cup overall Three races beneath Hagia Sophia on the final day The ultimate day of competition at the Bosphorus Cup looked set to be light for the 80 competing yachts. However through a combination of local knowledge from event organiser Orhan Gorbon and smart race management from PRO Nino Shmueli by James Boyd / Sailing Intelligence Posted 24 Sep 18:12 EST Upcycling your Recycling – Sister from another Mr Upcycling your Recycling – Sister from another Mr Over on our sister site Powerboat.World, we ran an Editorial entitled, Upcycling your Recycling Recently, over on our sister site Powerboat.World, we ran an Editorial entitled, Upcycling your Recycling. It looked at how the carbon fibre mould for a Volvo 70 was to become a stabilised monohull for long distance, super-efficient cruising. by John Curnow, Editor, Sail World AUS Posted 24 Sep 18:00 EST Which thermal top should I choose? Which thermal top should I choose? Level up your cold water game by selecting the right Vaikobi thermal top for the conditions It's tempting to layer-up your existing tops when the weather is cool, but this can lead to excess bulk and overheating. by Vaikobi Posted 24 Sep 15:46 EST 2023 Star Worlds at Tuscany, Italy overall 2023 Star Worlds at Tuscany, Italy overall Max Kohlhoff and Ole Burzinski crowned champions Dreams come true when you work hard for them. Max Kohlhoff and Ole Burzinski won the 2023 Star World Championship today in Marina di Scarlino, Tuscany, after three years of dedication, training, and passion for sailing and for the Star boat. by ISCYRA Posted 24 Sep 15:26 EST 2023 5.5m Scandinavian Gold Cup overall 2023 5.5m Scandinavian Gold Cup overall The Jean Genie wins and 5.5 Metre World Championship opened in Porto Cervo On a day that delivered far more than was promised, The Jean Genie (GBR 43, Peter Morton, Andrew Palfrey, Ruairadh Scott) has won the 2023 Scandinavian Gold Cup on Sunday at the Yacht Club Costa Smeralda, Porto Cervo. by Robert Deaves Posted 24 Sep 15:17 EST