Nacra 15 Europeans at Lake Como day 4 Nacra 15 Europeans at Lake Como day 4Great gallery of photos from the event in ItalyDo you remember when you were at school and teacher said before going on holidays gave you homework to do during the summer?by Alexander Panzeri Posted 16 Aug 19:53 UTC Women's Match Racing Worlds day 3 Women's Match Racing Worlds day 3Another day of suspense in the historic city of EkaterinburgThe top four teams after the round robin earned the rights to play tourist for the day and explore the historic city of Ekaterinburg while the remaining teams fought for the chance to join the top four in the quarter finals.by WIM Series Posted 16 Aug 13:11 UTC Sevenstar Round Britain and Ireland Race day 5 Sevenstar Round Britain and Ireland Race day 5Raging north as the tough conditions continueTough conditions have continued for the fleet racing in the Sevenstar Round Britain and Ireland Race, with competitors reporting 30 knots of wind gusting to 35, with 3-4 metre waves in a confused sea state.by Louay Habib Posted 16 Aug 12:48 UTC Aircalin Match Racing Cup day 2 Aircalin Match Racing Cup day 2Top sailing conditions and beautiful matchesToday's program consisted of finishing the Round Robins with 11 matches per competitor. The objective is to establish a ranking of all competitors (from one to 12) before the elimination phases.by Laurence Bouchet Posted 16 Aug 10:46 UTC 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 08:32 UTC 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 05:37 UTC 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 16 Aug 00:58 UTC 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 19:01 UTC Women's Match Racing Worlds day 2 Women's Match Racing Worlds day 2Top four teams straight to the quarter finalsThe second day of round robin sailing in Ekaterinburg, Russia, at the 2018 Women's Match Racing World Championship saw a change of conditions as the first four teams punched their tickets for the Quarter Finalsby WIM Series Posted 15 Aug 17:44 UTC 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 17:37 UTC 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 14:23 UTC 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 13:57 UTC Volvo OR and Olympic sailor joins Doyle Sails Volvo OR and Olympic sailor joins Doyle SailsLegendary Australian sailor, Chris Nicholson, is buying into Doyle Sails Lake MacQuarieDoyle Sails have announced yet another significant update with the news that legendary Australian sailor, Chris Nicholson, will be buying into the Doyle Sails business and becoming part of this rapidly developing brand and team.by Doyle Sails Posted 15 Aug 10:32 UTC 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 10:22 UTC Sevenstar Round Britain and Ireland Race day 4 Sevenstar Round Britain and Ireland Race day 4Blasting along the wild west of IrelandBig breeze has returned to the Sevenstar Round Britain and Ireland Race; the leading teams are blasting downwind along the wild west coast of Ireland as the chasing pack round the famous Fastnet Lighthouse, cracking sheets for Mizen Head.by Louay Habib Posted 15 Aug 09:55 UTC Aircalin Match Racing Cup day 1 Aircalin Match Racing Cup day 1Round robin racing starts in ideal weather conditionsThe Aircalin Match Racing Cup started this morning with ideal weather conditions. Wind 10/12 knots south, and beautiful sun.by Laurence Bouchet Posted 15 Aug 09:16 UTC 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 09:07 UTC 4000 Europeans at Lake Como 4000 Europeans at Lake Como35 boats compete at the home of Italian 4000 sailingWhilst Lake Como can probably lay claim to having the largest number of 4000s in Europe regularly racing on it, the Euros – when hosted in Italy – have normally defaulted to Lake Garda.by Neil Heffernan Posted 15 Aug 07:35 UTC Women's Match Racing Worlds day 1 Women's Match Racing Worlds day 1A shifty day one in EkaterinburgThe racing for the 2018 Women's Match Racing World Championship got underway under cloudy skies with a light rain falling most of the day. But the dark skies did not dim the enthusiasm as the sailors and race officials hit the waterby WIM Series Posted 15 Aug 02:36 UTC 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 18:44 UTC