2024 Open Skiff Worlds at Lake Garda preview 2024 Open Skiff Worlds at Lake Garda preview 302 sailors from 14 nations set to compete at Circolo Vela Arco After the World Sailing Youth Worlds, Garda Trentino is once again the world reference point for youth sailing, this time for the OpenSkiff class, the single-handed dinghy appreciated by the very young because it is fast and manoeuvrable; in a word, fun. by Elena Giolai Posted 26 Jul 15:37 EST RS21 selected for the ASEAN Cup RS21 selected for the ASEAN Cup Ideal for multi-location format as six boats can be packed into one shipping container The ASEAN Cup will start the first leg of the competition in Melaka, Malaysia in October, before it moves onto Shenzhen, China in November and then Koh Kong, Cambodia in March 2025. The RS21 is the ideal fit for this multi-location format. by RS Marine Group Posted 26 Jul 12:00 EST Fast-pace predicted for Roschier Baltic Sea Race Fast-pace predicted for Roschier Baltic Sea Race Forecasters are predicting record breaking conditions Just two days before the start of the Roschier Baltic Sea Race weather forecasters are predicting record breaking conditions with big breeze arriving during the 635-mile race. by RORC Press Posted 26 Jul 11:10 EST Olympic Diary: July 27 - Light winds forecast Olympic Diary: July 27 - Light winds forecast The 2024 Olympic Sailing Regatta starts tomorrow, Sunday when the Womens Windsurfer face the starter The 2024 Olympic Sailing Regatta starts tomorrow, Sunday when the Womens Windsurfer face the starter at 1213hrs, for the first of four races to be sailed in their Event, on Day 1. by Richard Gladwell/Sail-World.com/nz Posted 26 Jul 07:39 EST Train Accident and Cancer Won't Stop this Sailor Train Accident and Cancer Won't Stop this Sailor Gary Pierce still competing in Chicago's Independence Cup for sailors with disabilities Last year wheel-chair bound Gary Pierce was preparing to compete in Chicago's Independence Cup for sailors with disabilities for his eighth year when he received a call from his doctor. by Mary Ann O'Rourke Posted 26 Jul 06:18 EST 2024 Noakes Sydney Gold Coast Yacht Race preview 2024 Noakes Sydney Gold Coast Yacht Race preview This year's race promises thrilling competition and exceptional seamanship The Noakes Sydney Gold Coast Yacht Race is set to start on July 27, 2024 at 1300hrs. Hosted by the Cruising Yacht Club of Australia (CYCA), this year's race promises thrilling competition and exceptional seamanship. by Cruising Yacht Club of Australia Posted 26 Jul 05:00 EST 21st International Canoe Worlds day 4 21st International Canoe Worlds day 4 The result of the New York Challenge Cup remains in the balance After another long day of delays the result of the New York Challenge Cup remains in the balance. The match was a tense affair the Germans were fielding a team of light air specialists so the minimal 5-6 knots on the course had them as a slight favourite. by Chris Hampe Posted 26 Jul 04:59 EST Olympic Sailing Events Explained Part 6 Olympic Sailing Events Explained Part 6 Erwan Fischer, Clément Pequin, Odile van Aanholt & Annette Duetz describe the Men's & Women's Skiff The Men's and Women's Skiff events at Paris 2024 will use the 49er and 49er FX classes. France's Erwan Fischer & Clément Pequin and Dutch duo Odile van Aanholt & Annette Duetz give us the low-down on the boats they'll be racing. by World Sailing Posted 26 Jul 04:30 EST Seldén Mast unveils Foldable Mast Climbing Step Seldén Mast unveils Foldable Mast Climbing Step Unfolds easily and has a spring-loaded locking system Seldén Mast is proud to announce the launch of its innovative Foldable Mast Climbing Step. Designed with convenience and safety in mind, this new addition to Seldén's product lineup is set to enhance the way sailors maintain their vessels. by Seldén Mast Posted 26 Jul 04:00 EST 57th Governor's Cup Day 3 57th Governor's Cup Day 3 Petersen (USA) and Tapper (AUS) set for the semis The 2021 and 2023 Governor's Cup winner, Jeffrey Petersen (USA), again went undefeated in today's round robin racing to stay on top of the leaderboard with a near-perfect score-line of 18 wins and one loss. by Susan Kenney Posted 26 Jul 00:20 EST The Transat CIC After Movie The Transat CIC After Movie The brilliant return of a legendary race For the first time in eight years, the "mother of transatlantic races" returned to the ocean racing calendar. An event dear to the hearts of all sea lovers as The Transat CIC has made history. by The Transat CIC Posted 25 Jul 15:40 EST Roschier Baltic Sea Race - How to follow the race Roschier Baltic Sea Race - How to follow the race 40 boats will take the start just after midday Organised by the Royal Ocean Racing Club with the Offshore Racing Alliance, 40 boats ranging in size from 9.45m to 26.53m will take the start just after midday. by RORC Press Posted 25 Jul 15:19 EST America's Cup: Coaching Corner - Rob Wilson America's Cup: Coaching Corner - Rob Wilson INEOS Britannia have the deep-experience of Rob Wilson, now in his third America's Cup campaign Every team has employed elite-level coaches and for INEOS Britannia, the Challenger of Record, they have the deep-experience of Rob Wilson, now in his third America's Cup campaign with the British team. by Magnus Wheatley, America's Cup Posted 25 Jul 10:47 EST Olympic Diary: July 26 - Good breeze to open Olympic Diary: July 26 - Good breeze to open The opening few days of the Paris2024 Sailing Olympics should be sailed in fresh winds The long range weather forecast from Predictwind promises fresh breezes blowing from the west, for the opening stanzas of the Paris2024 Sailing Olympics. The regatta starts with the Mens and Womens Skiffs which will sail their Medal Race on Thursday. by Richard Gladwell/Sail-World.com/nz Posted 25 Jul 08:36 EST Adapting to New Rules and an Unprecedented Cycle Adapting to New Rules and an Unprecedented Cycle The role of Data Technology at Paris 2024 Every Olympic cycle is unique, bringing its own unique obstacles. Who has adapted to the challenges most effectively? That only becomes clear as four-years of hard work and dedication explode in a flurry before our eyes over less than two weeks! by Cyclops Marine Posted 25 Jul 07:00 EST Olympic Sailing Events Explained Part 5 Olympic Sailing Events Explained Part 5 The iQFoil is the new Olympic windsurfing class for men and women The iQFoil is the new Olympic windsurfing class. Israel's Sharon Kantor and The Netherlands' Luuc van Opzeeland tell us all about the successor to the RS:X. by World Sailing Posted 25 Jul 04:30 EST Allen Hardware Powers Elite Athletes in France Allen Hardware Powers Elite Athletes in France In the 49erFX, 49er, ILCA 7, Nacra 17, and Formula Kite classes We're proud to support a selection of athletes from different nations, all of whom are competing in France at the pinnacle of dinghy and kitesurfing competition. by Allen Posted 25 Jul 03:00 EST 57th Governor's Cup Day 2 57th Governor's Cup Day 2 Callahan (USA): The comeback kid After going 1-5 on Day 1 (Tuesday), Justin Callahan (USA) went 6-1 on Wednesday for an overall score of 7-6 moving him into semi-final contention. by Susan Kenney Posted 25 Jul 00:13 EST 21st International Canoe Worlds day 3 21st International Canoe Worlds day 3 Even the party-goers of the fleet had to take an early night Racing was brought forward for the International Canoes at Travemünder Woche; with a first warning signal scheduled for 09:30 even the party-goers of the fleet took an early night. The forecast was for a north westerly that would be strong. by Chris Hampe Posted 24 Jul 15:55 EST GWA Wingfoil World Cup Fuerteventura day 3 GWA Wingfoil World Cup Fuerteventura day 3 Unstoppable Nia Suardiaz reigns supreme in three wingfoil disciplines There was drama in each heat on the final day of the Surf-Freestyle in Fuerteventura as one rider after another kept dropping sick tricks, each higher and more precise than the next. by GWA Media Posted 24 Jul 14:10 EST