Allen's New Pro-Sailing Glove Allen's New Pro-Sailing Glove A professional half finger sailing glove with reinforced Amara on palm and fingers A professional half finger sailing glove with reinforced Amara on palm and fingers to protect your hands when pulling rope. by Allen Posted 25 Sep 11:00 UTC 52 Super Series fleet set to line up in Menorca 52 Super Series fleet set to line up in Menorca The five day event has drawn a fleet of 11 TP52s Knock on effects of travel restrictions mean that 52 Super Series leaders and winners of the Puerto Portals 52 Super Series Sailing Week, Takasghi Okura's Sled team will have a number of crew line-up changes to contend when they seek to win 2nd regatta. by 52 Super Series Posted 25 Sep 10:01 UTC Global Solo Challenge: Pasquale, gentleman sailor Global Solo Challenge: Pasquale, gentleman sailor Pasquale De Gregorio embodies a dream, that of racing the most extreme solo race Pasquale De Gregorio is one of the closest sailors to all lovers of the sea and sailing. Pasquale is an example, he had to conquer the sea, he was not born near it, it was love at first sight, which lasted a lifetime. by Global Solo Challenge Posted 25 Sep 09:42 UTC 2021 Marina Militare Nastro Rosa Tour, day 19 2021 Marina Militare Nastro Rosa Tour, day 19 The final leg of the Hempel Double Mixed Offshore World Championship On the eve of the final leg (Marina di Ravenna - Venice) of the Hempel Double Mixed Offshore World Championship, the main event of the Marina Militare Nastro Rosa Tour, three crews are fully entitled to fight for the final success. by Marina Militare Nastro Rosa Tour Posted 25 Sep 08:00 UTC EFPT Geneva 2021 Foilstyle event day 2 EFPT Geneva 2021 Foilstyle event day 2 Tow-in Qualification with Sam Esteve on top Another day that was too light for Foilstyle but perfect for Tow-in. The riders went all out to make up for the lost foil freestyle action in this year's new Airstyle Tow-in format. by EFPT Posted 25 Sep 07:47 UTC SSL Sailing Team SA wins SSL Gold Cup Test Event 1 SSL Sailing Team SA wins SSL Gold Cup Test Event 1 The SSL Gold Cup was created to promote and position sailing as a spectator sport SSL Sailing Team South Africa wins the SSL Gold Cup Test Event 1, Grandson Switzerland. by Star Sailors league Posted 25 Sep 06:02 UTC TF35 Scarlino II day 2 TF35 Scarlino II day 2 Three seconds between the top three teams At the halfway stage of the TF35 season final in Scarlino Esteban Garcia's Realteam Sailing, co-skippered by Jérôme Clerc, has risen to the top of the leaderboard but is challenged at every move by Alinghi and Spindrift. by TF35 Trophy Posted 25 Sep 05:16 UTC Entries open for The Race Around Entries open for The Race Around 15 places in solo, 15 places in double and five wildcards The Race Around's organisers 5 Ocean Sports Marketing and their US counterpart Manuka Sports Event Management are delighted to officially open registration, publish the event's preliminary Notice of Race and welcome three new commercial partners. by Sam Holliday Posted 24 Sep 16:55 UTC Henri-Lloyd Ocean Bottle Henri-Lloyd Ocean Bottle The award-winning Ocean Bottle keeps cold drinks cold, and hot drinks hot We are proud to introduce a new collaboration with Ocean Bottle. The award-winning Ocean Bottle keeps cold drinks cold, and hot drinks hot. Made from double-wall vacuum-insulated stainless steel and recycled content. by Henri-Lloyd Posted 24 Sep 15:00 UTC Gstaad Yacht Club Centenary Trophy preview Gstaad Yacht Club Centenary Trophy preview 10th edition to be held on 30th September in Saint-Tropez In just under a week's time, on Thursday 30th September, the most beautiful centenarian yachts will meet in Saint-Tropez for the 10th edition of the Gstaad Yacht Club Centenary Trophy. by Carla Anselmi Posted 24 Sep 14:22 UTC Paris 2024 : The Numbers Are In Paris 2024 : The Numbers Are In The continual push towards data-driven performance analytics Each Olympic cycle brings something unique. Classes are introduced and discontinued, formats evolve and new stars arise through incredible dedication, hard work, and smarter training practices. by Cyclops Marine Posted 24 Sep 11:48 UTC First GLOBE40 teams meeting in Paris First GLOBE40 teams meeting in Paris 15 teams were represented on Thursday Fifteen teams were represented on Thursday 23 September in Paris for the first GLOBE40 project exchange meeting with the organization; projects officially registered or in advanced preparation by Manfred Ramspacher Posted 24 Sep 06:44 UTC Barcolana presented by Generali is ready to start Barcolana presented by Generali is ready to start New routes, sustainability and inclusion are the key themes for the 53rd edition New routes at sea with RoundItaly Genova-Trieste, new routes on land with the Barcolana Sea Summit, the sustainability theme, and the great joint effort of Barcolana and Generali by Barcolana Posted 24 Sep 06:21 UTC 2021 Hempel Mixed Two Person Offshore Worlds Leg 3 2021 Hempel Mixed Two Person Offshore Worlds Leg 3 Title to be decided on final sprint to Venice The outcome of the 2021 Hempel Mixed Two Person Offshore World Championship will be decided at the finish line in Venice on Friday 24 September. by Andy Rice / World Sailing Posted 24 Sep 05:24 UTC EFPT Geneva 2021 Foilstyle event day 1 EFPT Geneva 2021 Foilstyle event day 1 Registration and wavy Tow-in on the lake The first day at the GVA Wind Festival 2021 EFPT event was marked by registration, tow-in and waiting for wind. As the wind never got suitable enough to run the first ever European Foilstyle Championship, time was filled with two tow-in training sessions. by EFPT Posted 23 Sep 22:27 UTC 2021 5.5 Metre French Open in Cannes day 3 2021 5.5 Metre French Open in Cannes day 3 Aspire takes six point lead into the final day Aspire (POL 17, Mateusz Kusznierewicz, Przemyslaw Gacek, Simon Fry) moved into a six point lead on the penultimate day of the 2021 5.5 Metre French Open at the Régates Royales in Cannes by Robert Deaves Posted 23 Sep 22:13 UTC TF35 Scarlino II day 1 TF35 Scarlino II day 1 A sparkling opening day to the TF35 Final As if easing the teams into the final decider of the inaugural TF35 season, Scarlino delivered a warm sea breeze between 6 - 11 knots, flat water and blue skies on the sparkling Tuscan coast for the opening day of racing. by TF35 Trophy Posted 23 Sep 21:07 UTC 2021 Marina Militare Nastro Rosa Tour, day 17 2021 Marina Militare Nastro Rosa Tour, day 17 Giovanna Valsecchi and Andrea Pendibene sail to a resounding victory on Leg 2 Giovanna Valsecchi and Andrea Pendibene have sailed to a resounding victory on Leg 2 of the 2021 Hempel Mixed Two Person Offshore World Championship in Italy. by World Sailing Posted 23 Sep 17:51 UTC No Compromise Inflatable Yacht Fenders No Compromise Inflatable Yacht Fenders Fendress fenders reviewed by upffront.com Started 15 years ago in the French Riviera, Fendress are specialists in inflatable yacht fenders. These fenders are designed to be light, strong and ultra-resistant. Plus, they look great! by Aleix Escorsell Posted 23 Sep 16:00 UTC 2021 5.5 Metre French Open in Cannes day 2 2021 5.5 Metre French Open in Cannes day 2 Aspire takes the lead in lighter conditions European Champions, Aspire (POL 17, Mateusz Kusznierewicz, Przemyslaw Gacek, Simon Fry) take the lead at the 2021 5.5 Metre French Open at the Régates Royales in Cannes after three more races on Day 2. by Robert Deaves Posted 23 Sep 04:17 UTC Mirabaud Yacht Racing Image: deadline approaching Mirabaud Yacht Racing Image: deadline approaching The awards ceremony will take place during the Paris International Boat Show The awards ceremony will take place in public, during the Paris International Boat Show, a ceremony to which all marine photographers, professional sailors, teams and agencies are cordially invited. by Mirabaud Yacht Racing Image Posted 23 Sep 04:08 UTC America's Cup: ETNZ gybes of Kiwi Defence maverick America's Cup: ETNZ gybes of Kiwi Defence maverick ETNZ dumps a maverick group claiming to be able provide funding assistance with AC37 AC37 Defenders Emirates Team New Zealand has dumped a maverick kiwi group claiming to be able provide funding assistance with an Auckland Defence of the America's Cup. by Richard Gladwell/Sail-World NZ Posted 22 Sep 15:42 UTC OptiOrange Valencia 2022 calls for entries OptiOrange Valencia 2022 calls for entries The Notice of Race is available and entries are invited St.Petersburg Yacht Club and Real Club Náutico Valencia are happy to inform on the dates of the fourth edition of OptiOrange Valencia 2022. The famous Optimist class regatta will be held in Valencia. by Ivan Bidzilya Posted 22 Sep 14:49 UTC Solaris 60 - the trendy mini-maxi Solaris 60 - the trendy mini-maxi Representing the latest design expression by Javier Soto Acebal They are very solid, safe and comfortable boats. The shipyard uses the most advanced technologies in their construction, and the most traditional craftsmanship in details and finishing. by Solaris Yachts Posted 22 Sep 13:52 UTC 2021 Marina Militare Nastro Rosa Tour, day 16 2021 Marina Militare Nastro Rosa Tour, day 16 Slender Leg 2 lead for Giovanna Valsecchi and Andrea Pendibene Giovanna Valsecchi and Andrea Pendibene have sailed to a slender but useful lead on Day two of Leg 2 of the 2021 Hempel Mixed Two Person Offshore World Championship in Italy. by Marina Militare Nastro Rosa Tour Posted 22 Sep 12:09 UTC RS Aero Irish Open Nationals at Dun Laoghaire RS Aero Irish Open Nationals at Dun Laoghaire Hammy Baker of Strangford Lough wins inaugural event Hammy Baker of Strangford Lough has won the RS Aero Irish National Championships on a very impressive score of three first places with a discard of a sixth. by Brendan Foley Posted 22 Sep 09:26 UTC EFPT European Foilstyle Championship preview EFPT European Foilstyle Championship preview We will see international stars like multiple European Champion Steven van Broeckhoven In less than three days the first ever EFPT European Foilstyle Championship will be held in front of Tropical Corner in Geneva! The riders are starting to buzz as this all new format, full of innovation and new possibilities, is ripe for competition. by EFPT Posted 22 Sep 09:22 UTC 2021 5.5 Metre French Open in Cannes day 1 2021 5.5 Metre French Open in Cannes day 1 "As good as it gets" at the Régates Royales The 2021 5.5 Metre French Open at the Régates Royales in Cannes opened to near perfect champagne sailing conditions with three races in 12-16 knots, blue skies and rising temperatures. by Robert Deaves Posted 22 Sep 06:46 UTC RS Aero Dutch Open and Championships RS Aero Dutch Open and Championships 22 helms from The Netherlands, Germany, Belgium, France and the UK take part 22 RS Aeros from The Netherlands, Germany, Belgium, France and the UK competed in the RS Aero Dutch Open Championship at Bruinisse an all opted to sail the RS Aero 7 rig together for 8 hard fought races in light breezes and nice sunshine. by Julius Hornung Posted 22 Sep 05:07 UTC Mixing it up Mixing it up A few sailing events which are a bit 'out of the norm' As we head towards the end of September, I've been thinking about which events, and days out sailing, have been the most fun this year. There are a few to choose from, and overall it's been a good year for time on the water. by Mark Jardine Posted 21 Sep 20:00 UTC An exciting 52nd edition of La Solitaire du Figaro An exciting 52nd edition of La Solitaire du Figaro Now heading for 2022! 'Where legends are born!' is the strapline of La Solitaire du Figaro. One reason that legendary sailors are made and crowned on the La Solitaire du Figaro is the magnitude of the challenge. by Andi Robertson Posted 21 Sep 12:48 UTC The Vendée Arctic - Les Sables d'Olonne 2022 The Vendée Arctic - Les Sables d'Olonne 2022 The first qualifying stage for the Vendée Globe 2024 The SAEM Vendée, the organisers of the Vendée Globe, will also organize the "Vendée Arctic - Les Sables-d'Olonne" which will be the first qualifying stage for the Vendée Globe 2024. The "Arctic Vendée Les Sables-d'Olonne" will leave from Port Olona by Vendée Globe Posted 21 Sep 05:16 UTC Figaro Beneteau 3 – Quintessentially French Figaro Beneteau 3 – Quintessentially French Can the Figaro Beneteau 3 be summed up in a headline or just one or two sentences? Maybe... She's quite happy to slap you back and forth across your face, or go off and sulk at a corner table with an espresso martini and deliver you scorchingly deathly stares. by John Curnow, Editor, Sail-World AUS Posted 21 Sep 02:55 UTC 2021 Hempel Mixed Two Person Offshore Worlds Leg 2 2021 Hempel Mixed Two Person Offshore Worlds Leg 2 Team ESP have taken an early lead in the Adriatic Sea Team ESP have taken an early lead in Leg 2 of the 2021 Hempel Mixed Two Person Offshore World Championship in Italy. The 10 boat fleet of Figaro 3 keelboats started out from Bari at 0800 hours this morning on a 300-mile leg through the Adriatic Sea. by Andy Rice / World Sailing Posted 20 Sep 21:13 UTC Fireball Munster Championship at Lough Derg Fireball Munster Championship at Lough Derg Josh Porter and Cara McDowell show outstanding consistency and speed Josh Porter and Cara McDowell are the new Fireball Munster Champions after seven races at Lough Derg Yacht Club over the weekend. The pair showed outstanding consistency and speed over the races in a wide variety of conditions. by Frank Miller Posted 20 Sep 19:43 UTC Multihull showdown for RORC Transatlantic Race Multihull showdown for RORC Transatlantic Race The race will feature three 70ft (21m) trimarans In association with the International Maxi Association (IMA) and the Yacht Club de France, over 20 teams are expected to race the 3,000 mile course across the Atlantic Ocean to Camper & Nicholsons Port Louis Marina, Grenada. by RORC Press Posted 20 Sep 19:29 UTC Royal Huisman to build 65m Performance Ketch Royal Huisman to build 65m Performance Ketch Increasingly seen as 'builder of choice' for exceptional superyachts The joint team of Royal Huisman, Dykstra Naval Architects and Mark Whiteley Design is delighted to announce the newbuild agreement for an exciting 65m / 212ft performance ketch rigged sailing yacht. by Royal Huisman Posted 20 Sep 18:32 UTC 11th Hour Racing Team at Le Défi Azimut 11th Hour Racing Team at Le Défi Azimut The team experiences highs and lows at the event Victory in the Speed Runs and the runner's-up spot in the double-handed 48-Hour Race were the highlights for the US-based 11th Hour Racing Team, as it competed with two boats in the Défi Azimut regatta in Lorient on the French Brittany coast. by 11th Hour Racing Team Posted 20 Sep 16:30 UTC 2021 Marina Militare Nastro Rosa Tour, day 15 2021 Marina Militare Nastro Rosa Tour, day 15 The 10 teams spent Sunday getting ready for the 330-mile leg from Bari to Ravenna Competitors are preparing themselves for the most significant section of the 2021 Hempel Mixed Two Person Offshore World Championship. by Marina Militare Nastro Rosa Tour Posted 20 Sep 15:00 UTC Audaz - another Brazilian entry for Cape2Rio Race Audaz - another Brazilian entry for Cape2Rio Race The Cape to Rio Race is a "bucket list" Ocean Race The Royal Cape YC and Iate Clube do Rio de Janeiro are proud to announce the arrival of the 9th entry for the iconic 2023 Cape to Rio Race. The entry, Audaz, is a 16-meter aluminum monohull designed by Finot and owned by Francisco Julio Galvão Lucchesi. by The Royal Cape Yacht Club Posted 20 Sep 14:55 UTC