Darren Burns & Brian Todd on Farr 30s Darren Burns & Brian Todd on Farr 30sDarren Burns and Brian Todd about Farr 30s and the 2018 Helly Hansen Chester Race WeekI interviewed Darren Burns, president of the Farr 30 World Council, and Brian Todd, One Design race officer for the 2018 Helly Hansen Chester Race Week.by David Schmidt Posted 13 Aug 11:00 EST Show your colors in Pensacola Show your colors in PensacolaPensacola YC to host 2018 Kona North Americans in OctoberWhat could be more spectacular than a rainbow of fifty or so Kona One boards winding their colorful way around a course on Pensacola Bay in the middle of October? Find out for yourself...by Talbot Wilson Posted 16 Aug 07:19 EST 2019 Dart 18 Worlds to be held in Thailand 2019 Dart 18 Worlds to be held in ThailandAt the Royal Varuna Yacht Club in FebruaryThe Royal Varuna Yacht Club, Pattaya, Thailand, the Siam Dart 18 Class Association and the International Dart Association are delighted to announce that Royal Varuna Yacht Club will be hosting this prestigious event in early 2019.by Simon Lake Posted 16 Aug 04:32 EST 2018 Rolex World Sailor of the Year 2018 Rolex World Sailor of the YearThe nomination period is open nowThe nomination period for individuals to submit who they believe should be crowned Rolex World Sailor of the Year is now open.by World Sailing Posted 16 Aug 01:37 EST 5.5mR Scandinavian Gold Cup at Cowes day 1 5.5mR Scandinavian Gold Cup at Cowes day 1Photo finish and tough racing on the first day of racingMarie-Françoise XIX, SUI 218, (Jürg Menzi, Jurgen Eiermann, Bo Selko) took the first race win in the Scandinavian Gold Cup in Cowes on Wednesday after a tough opening test of skills and stamina.by Robert Deaves Posted 15 Aug 20:58 EST 420 World Championships day 5 420 World Championships day 5Stunning conditions on the penultimate day in NewportThe penultimate race day is usually one to make the difference as to whether there is still a shot at the podium or not. Although with three races still to go on Wednesday, there is still plenty of opportunity for shuffles in the standings.by Event Media Posted 15 Aug 15:01 EST Puerto Sherry to host 2019 Para Sailing Worlds Puerto Sherry to host 2019 Para Sailing WorldsWorld Sailing and Marina Puerto de Santa Maria will work collaboratively to deliver the ChampionshipThe Para World Sailing Championships showcases the best-of-the-best in Para World Sailing, creates sporting heroes and engages sailing and sports fans as well as sponsors and broadcasters.by World Sailing Posted 15 Aug 13:37 EST SDYC hosts largest Beneteau Cup in the world SDYC hosts largest Beneteau Cup in the worldExperienced and novice sailors alike set to participate in SeptemberExperienced and novice sailors alike will participate in the 15th annual Beneteau Cup at San Diego Yacht Club on September 8-9, 2018.by Casey Allocco Posted 15 Aug 11:40 EST Team racing takes global stage for October regatta Team racing takes global stage for October regattaInaugural Global Team Race to be held at New York Yacht ClubProponents of team racing have set their sights on the discipline's inclusion in the 2028 Olympic Regatta. The inaugural Global Team Race, which will be held Oct. 5 to 7 at the New York Yacht Club Harbour Court, may prove a crucial milestoneby Stuart Streuli Posted 15 Aug 10:23 EST Urban Drinking Water Challenge announces winners Urban Drinking Water Challenge announces winnersThree applicants from 160 selected to reimagine water solutions for tomorrow's megacities2018 winners of the Urban Drinking Water Challenge, a global innovation competition to deploy and scale decentralized drinking water solutions for fast-growing, water-scarce cities, were announced by Imagine H2Oby 11th Hour Racing Posted 15 Aug 09:57 EST 26th Annual Verve Cup winners announced 26th Annual Verve Cup winners announcedChicago Yacht Club announces 2018 Verve Cup winnersChicago Yacht Club hosted a multinational fleet of 102 boats competing across three race circles in ten separate divisions for the 26th running of the storied Verve Cup.by Nicole Richardson Posted 15 Aug 09:10 EST Laser Radial Youth Worlds at Kiel preview Laser Radial Youth Worlds at Kiel previewYoung Laser sailors from more than 40 nations in SchilkseeThere might be no other dinghy internationally as wide spread as the Laser class. The 4.23 meter long boat is just as suitable for the young sailors as for the Olympic sailors.by Kieler Woche Posted 15 Aug 06:22 EST Gladwell's Line: Olympic self-flagellation begins Gladwell's Line: Olympic self-flagellation beginsThe most significant Olympic classes regatta outside of the Olympics proper ended on a wet windlessThe most significant Olympic classes regatta outside of the Olympics proper ended on a wet windless note on Sunday. Several of the developed sailing nations performed well under their expectations, and the self-flagellation wasn't long in coming. by Richard Gladwell, Sail-World.com/nz Posted 15 Aug 05:07 EST 2018 America's Cup Hall of Fame Inductions 2018 America's Cup Hall of Fame InductionsCeremony and dinner to be held at the Royal Yacht Squadron in CowesThe Herreshoff Marine Museum / America's Cup Hall of Fame will induct John K. Marshall, Doug Peterson, Syd Fischer, and Ken McAlpine into the America's Cup Hall of Fame on August 31, 2018 at the Royal Yacht Squadron in Cowes, England.by Herreshoff Marine Museum Posted 14 Aug 14:44 EST Welsh breathes new fire in Extreme Sailing Series Welsh breathes new fire in Extreme Sailing SeriesTeam looking to prove themselves as hot competition on home watersCrewed by a mixture of Welsh and English sailing talent, Team Wales boasts an array of racing accolades, from Olympic campaigns to European and World Championships, with many of the team having competed on Extreme Sailing Series circuit in recent years.by Extreme Sailing Series Posted 14 Aug 11:57 EST Ida Lewis Distance Race goes big on Friday Ida Lewis Distance Race goes big on Friday51 teams registered to compete in the 2018 editionWith 51 teams registered to compete, the 2018 Ida Lewis Distance Race will create quite the spectacle of sail when it starts at 12:30 p.m. on Friday (August 17) between Fort Adams and Rose Island.by Barby MacGowan Posted 14 Aug 09:01 EST Jo Aleh on the Sailing World Champs Jo Aleh on the Sailing World ChampsJo Aleh looks at the just concluded Sailing World Championships at Aarhus, DenmarkAfter Rio, three time Olympian and Gold and Silver Medalist Jo Aleh - decided to make a break with sport and take her chances in the corporate world Here's her take on the just concluded Sailing World Championships at Aarhus, Denmark.by Jo Aleh Posted 14 Aug 08:00 EST Mirabaud Yacht Racing Image officially launched Mirabaud Yacht Racing Image officially launchedProfessional sailing photographers are invited to enterStarted in 2010, this event is the world's premier photography competition dedicated to the sport of sailing, celebrating the very best yacht racing image taken during the year, and which best represents the essence and excitement of the sport.by Mirabaud Yacht Racing Image Posted 14 Aug 06:21 EST RS Aero Worlds at Weymouth & Portland overall RS Aero Worlds at Weymouth & Portland overallBig final day held in the shelter of the harbourThe final day of the 206 boat RS Aero Worlds dawned with the likelihood of 30 knot gusts. Fortunately the final two races were scheduled within the relative shelter of Portland Harbour.by RS Aero International Class Posted 14 Aug 00:49 EST Volvo Gill Optimist British Nationals overall Volvo Gill Optimist British Nationals overallEmily Mueller wins the title in her last ever Optimist event!The Volvo Gill Optimist British National and Open Championships concluded at Plas Heli, Pwllheli, with overall victory for Bermuda's Christian Ebbin and the British championship win going to Emily Mueller.by IOCA UK Posted 13 Aug 14:26 EST