30 knots in a 40-footer 30 knots in a 40-footer We know a 60-footer can do it; now we learn the MW40OF is also up for it We know a 60-footer can do it. Now we learn that the MW40OF is also up for the task. by John Curnow, Editor, Sail-World AUS Posted 24 Jan 21:00 UTC Vendée Globe Day 78: Tumbling Dice Vendée Globe Day 78: Tumbling Dice Burton leads, Bestaven opts for northern route, Dalin & Ruyant at full potential Less than 1000 nautical miles to the finish of the ninth edition of the Vendée Globe in Les Sables d'Olonne and it is still too close to call, not least as the Saint Malo maverick Louis Burton seized the race lead from Charlie Dalin. by Vendée Globe Posted 24 Jan 20:27 UTC 18ft Skiff Australian Championship races 2 & 3 18ft Skiff Australian Championship races 2 & 3 Recently crowned NSW champion team totally dominates The recently crowned NSW champion tech2 18ft Skiff team totally dominated a great day's racing in races 2 and 3 of the Australian 18ft Skiff Championship on Sydney Harbour today. by Frank Quealey Posted 24 Jan 08:23 UTC Vendée Globe Day 78 morning update Vendée Globe Day 78 morning update Tunnel Vision, cutting out the noise as the finish beckons As the leaders pass the Azores the leading skippers are starting to play different options. Behind the top group Yannick Bestaven and Damien Seguin were first to gybe and are heading north in search of the stronger breeze. by Vendée Globe Posted 24 Jan 07:58 UTC The View from North Head - Final of Round Robins The View from North Head - Final of Round Robins Video shot from North Head for those who want to watch the final race of the Round Robin For those who want to watch a commentary free, unedited and uncut version of the final race of the Round Robins - that is not geo-blocked, and shot from a single vantage point close to the action - this is it. by Justin Mitchell Posted 24 Jan 00:07 UTC Vendée Globe Day 77: When to gybe at the Azores? Vendée Globe Day 77: When to gybe at the Azores? Heading towards the closest victory margin yet? The margin of victory on this Vendée Globe may be down to minutes rather than hours. by Vendée Globe Posted 23 Jan 18:39 UTC America's Cup Rialto: Jan 23 - Brits make history America's Cup Rialto: Jan 23 - Brits make history INEOS Team UK made America's Cup history on the Waitemata harbour Saturday evening INEOS Team UK made America's Cup history on the Waitemata harbour Saturday evening when they qualified for the Finals of the Challenger Selection Series for the 36th America's Cup. by Richard Gladwell, Sail-World NZ Posted 23 Jan 15:04 UTC Five out of five for INEOS TEAM UK Five out of five for INEOS TEAM UK And into the PRADA Cup final With the Americans still in the shed getting ready for the Repechage, INEOS TEAM UK and LUNA ROSSA PRADA PIRELLI headed out onto the stadium course on the Hauraki Gulf for the penultimate day of the Round Robin stage of the PRADA Challenger Series. by INEOS TEAM UK Posted 23 Jan 11:44 UTC John Bertrand chats with Nic Douglass John Bertrand chats with Nic Douglass To talk about today's incredible Prada Cup race! What a race! INEOS Team UK are into the final of the Prada Cup, the Challenger Series for the 36th America's Cup! This evening as our special guest we have none other than John Bertrand AO to join us to Chat & Wrap! by Nic Douglass Posted 23 Jan 11:27 UTC Repairs to PATRIOT progress Repairs to PATRIOT progress As the PRADA Cup Round Robins conclude American Magic Skipper and Executive Director Terry Hutchinson provided updates on American Magic at tonight's press conference, which marked the conclusion of the Round Robins phase of the Prada Cup, the Challenger Selection Series. by New York Yacht Club American Magic Posted 23 Jan 11:15 UTC Luna Rossa at the PRADA Cup Day 4 Luna Rossa at the PRADA Cup Day 4 A close race right until the finish line Another weekend of racing in Auckland for the PRADA Cup, the Challenger Selection Series that determines the first team to enter the PRADA Cup Final. by Luna Rossa Prada Pirelli Posted 23 Jan 11:00 UTC INEOS TEAM UK win the Prada Cup Round Robins INEOS TEAM UK win the Prada Cup Round Robins After what was probably the closest race seen so far on the AC75s INEOS TEAM UK stays unbeaten after what was probably the closest race seen so far on the AC75s, with 9 lead changes throughout the nail biting race against Luna Rossa Prada Pirelli. by PRADA Cup Posted 23 Jan 07:57 UTC Casiraghi: Boris will push hard to the finish Casiraghi: Boris will push hard to the finish One of the most interesting and impressive performances in this Vendée Globe One of the most interesting and impressive performances in this Vendée Globe has been by the German skipper, Boris Herrmann, on board Seaexplorer-Yacht Club de Monaco. by Ed Gorman / IMOCA Globe Series Posted 23 Jan 07:41 UTC Vendée Globe Day 77 morning update Vendée Globe Day 77 morning update Azores ahead are prelude to winning moves At 350 miles SW of the Azores this morning Charlie Dalin (Apivia) is still proving able to hold off the advance of Louis Burton (Bureau Vallée 2) as they negotiate a key phase looking to be able to transition from the north side of the Azores by Vendée Globe Posted 23 Jan 06:50 UTC The best race of the PRADA Cup so far! The best race of the PRADA Cup so far! Nail-biting and agonising racing sets sailing fans hearts racing For those who got up early in the UK to watch the match-up between INEOS TEAM UK and Luna Rossa Prada Pirelli, it was nail-biting and agonising, with the anticipation only built by the repeated delays. by Mark Jardine Posted 23 Jan 05:01 UTC Jimmy Spithill: "We have to win a race" Jimmy Spithill: "We have to win a race" Nic Douglass previews today's PRADA Cup racing It's all on today in a must win race for Prada to keep the round robin series of the Prada Cup, the Challenger Series for the 36th America's Cup alive. by Nic Douglass Posted 23 Jan 02:48 UTC Prada Cup: Day 4: Course C - Sudden death Prada Cup: Day 4: Course C - Sudden death For Day 4 of the Prada Cup, racing will revert to the expanded Course C area. For Day 4 of the Prada Cup, racing will revert to the expanded Course C area. Today one race in Round Robin 3 will be sailed. by Richard Gladwell Sail-World NZ Posted 22 Jan 23:56 UTC The Big Boy - Allen's Biggest Block Yet! The Big Boy - Allen's Biggest Block Yet! Just one example of what Allen can do for bigger boats Around the world, we are known as a company that produces small boat hardware, but this isn't strictly true. Let us introduce to you to "The Big Boy" just one example of what we can do for bigger boats. by Allen Posted 22 Jan 19:00 UTC Vendée Globe Day 76: Dalin, Burton & Hermann lead Vendée Globe Day 76: Dalin, Burton & Hermann lead Three Musketeers strike out for Vendée Globe victory? With just five days or under 2000 miles to go until the first skippers finish the ninth edition of the Vendée Globe the outcome still hangs in the balance. by Vendée Globe Posted 22 Jan 18:17 UTC Jules Verne Trophy record attempt abandoned Jules Verne Trophy record attempt abandoned After a thorough inspection carried out by David Boileau, the boat captain, the verdict is in The men of Gitana Team were positioned at 48 degrees28 south at 11:00 UTC with a lead of over 860 miles over the record when they informed their shore team of damage to the giant's float rudder to starboard. by Gitana Team Posted 22 Jan 17:18 UTC Ronstan SHOCK Blocks Ronstan SHOCK Blocks Simple efficient low friction rings The name of the Ronstan SHOCK Block is derived from SHeaveless blOCK and reflects the growing trend for replacing ball bearing blocks, with "low friction rings", in a whole range of sailing system applications. by Phil Anniss Posted 22 Jan 17:00 UTC Race day is nearly upon us... Race day is nearly upon us... Show your support for the British America's Cup Challenger Show your support and be a part of the team with the new Henri-Lloyd x INEOS TEAM UK merchandise collection. by Henri-Lloyd Posted 22 Jan 15:54 UTC 11th Hour Racing Team 2021 racing schedule 11th Hour Racing Team 2021 racing schedule Rolex Fastnet Race, Défi Azimut and Transat Jacques Vabre all on the cards 11th Hour Racing Team has unveiled the schedule for 2021 revealing the Team anticipates entering two boats into the 2021 IMOCA offshore sailing calendar of races, in the build-up to a one-boat entry into The Ocean Race 2022-23. by 11th Hour Racing Team Posted 22 Jan 15:20 UTC 49th BVI Spring Regatta set for March 2021 49th BVI Spring Regatta set for March 2021 Offering a safe and healthy environment to enjoy sailboat racing Sailing in the beautiful warm waters of the British Virgin Islands as part of the 49th BVI Spring Regatta and Sailing Festival (BVISR) is now possible in accordance with BVI Government protocols currently in place. by Trish Jenkins Posted 22 Jan 13:23 UTC A great weekend ahead in the PRADA Cup A great weekend ahead in the PRADA Cup Press Conference held ahead of Luna Rossa Prada Pirelli Team and INEOS TEAM UK matches The spotlight is on tomorrow's regatta between Luna Rossa Prada Pirelli Team and INEOS TEAM UK as it will be a first match point between the two challengers. by PRADA Cup Posted 22 Jan 10:15 UTC Best time ever recorded to the tip of South Africa Best time ever recorded to the tip of South Africa Maxi Edmond de Rothschild has entered the Indian Ocean After 11 days 14 hours and three minutes at sea, Franck Cammas, Charles Caudrelier and their four crew are attacking the Southern Ocean with a lead of more than one day seven hours and 19 minutes over Francis Joyon and the men on Idec Sport. by Gitana Team Posted 22 Jan 09:32 UTC Vendée Globe Day 76 morning update Vendée Globe Day 76 morning update Burton's option pays, now up to second Louis Burton, now up to second, is starting to see his westerly route pay a dividend. He has negotiated the western side of the high pressure zone quickest and into the weekend should see his gains continue, sailing faster and back on a more direct route by Vendée Globe Posted 22 Jan 08:41 UTC Change of fortune needed for rookie 18' Skiff team Change of fortune needed for rookie 18' Skiff team Birkenhead Point Marina campaign suffers from bad luck As the championship end of the 2020-2021 Australian 18ft Skiff Racing Season moves toward the JJ Giltinan world Championship on Sydney Harbour in March, one team looking for a change of fortune is Birkenhead Point Marina. by Frank Quealey Posted 22 Jan 06:21 UTC Prada Cup: Capsize triggers changes to Cup Prada Cup: Capsize triggers changes to Cup Regatta Director Iain Murray has made several changes to the conduct of the Prada and America's Cups Regatta Director Iain Murray has made several changes to the conduct of the Prada and America's Cups, following a review with all involved parties including the competitors. by Richard Gladwell Sail-World NZ Posted 21 Jan 22:05 UTC Vendée Globe Day 75: Dalin's lead at 77 miles Vendée Globe Day 75: Dalin's lead at 77 miles All Quiet on the Western Front? The relative silence from among the leaders speaks volumes. Increasingly background activities are pared back to only what is necessary as the solo skippers devote all their energies to weather strategy, keeping fast and managing their energy reserves. by Vendée Globe Posted 21 Jan 18:03 UTC Sea Sure's new RED Performance range Sea Sure's new RED Performance range Enhanced pintles and gudgeons for when only the best will do As an equipment manufacturer we are always on the lookout for feedback and ideas from sailors so that we can make new products or changes to existing ones. by Daniel Henderson, Sea Sure Posted 21 Jan 16:15 UTC 2021 WASZP Europeans set for Norway in August 2021 WASZP Europeans set for Norway in August Norway has been awarded what will be the biggest WASZP regatta of the season The 2021 European WASZP calendar has taken shape with a full card of events to be announced in the coming days. The flagship event for the season will be the 2021 WASZP European Championships. by Marc Ablett Posted 21 Jan 14:46 UTC Bliksem to defend title at Miami Winter Series Bliksem to defend title at Miami Winter Series Skipper Pieter Taselaar showed some spectacular performance last winter The M32 fleet is back racing in Miami after the season was cut short last year. Bliksem with skipper Pieter Taselaar showed some spectacular performance last winter. by M32 Class Posted 21 Jan 14:40 UTC Musto Skiff confirms September dates 2021 Worlds Musto Skiff confirms September dates 2021 Worlds Set to take place at Lake Garda, Italy The International Musto Skiff Class Committee has today confirmed that the ACO 11th Musto Skiff World Championships 2021 will be hosted by Fraglia Vela Riva at Lake Garda, Italy, from 25th September to 2nd October 2021. by Natalie Hilton Posted 21 Jan 13:30 UTC Four ways The Ocean Race is helping blue planet Four ways The Ocean Race is helping blue planet In 2021 there needs to be urgent action to help the ocean The Ocean Race has seen firsthand the devastating impact of pollution, plastic, climate change and industrial overfishing on the ocean. by The Ocean Race Posted 21 Jan 12:37 UTC World Sailing launches 2021 eSailing Worlds World Sailing launches 2021 eSailing Worlds The race to win this year's title - and a prize of USD $10,000 - officially begins Launched in partnership between World Sailing, the International Federation for the sport, and Virtual Regatta, the world-leading digital sailing platform, this year will be the fourth season following the launch of the inaugural Championship in 2018. by World Sailing Posted 21 Jan 11:16 UTC Q&A with INEOS TEAM UK's David 'Freddie' Carr Q&A with INEOS TEAM UK's David 'Freddie' Carr What it takes to sail the AC75 BRITANNIA Freddie is one of the more experienced members of the INEOS TEAM UK sailing team, having comped in four previous America's Cup campaigns going back to 2007. by Mark Jardine Posted 21 Jan 09:00 UTC Vendée Globe Day 75 morning update Vendée Globe Day 75 morning update Can a corner be cut? For the leaders who are 1000 or so miles SSW of the Azores this morning this stretch of the Atlantic is not as cooperative as it was forecast to be. by Vendée Globe Posted 21 Jan 08:13 UTC WMRT Tour Cards for the 2021 championship season WMRT Tour Cards for the 2021 championship season Six skippers awarded invitations to the world-championship level events The World Match Racing Tour (WMRT) has announced the six skippers awarded WMRT Tour Cards for the 2021 championship season. by World Tour Match Racing Posted 21 Jan 06:12 UTC Vendée Globe: Boris Herrmann at the vanguard Vendée Globe: Boris Herrmann at the vanguard The Vendée first-timer is pushing his boat to the limit, despite problems with foils They are coming back strong, closing in on Charlie Dalin (Apivia), current leader of this 9th edition. The Vendée first-timer is pushing his boat to the limit, despite problems with foils by Isabelle Andrieux Posted 21 Jan 05:07 UTC