New Spanish team to enter WMRT New Spanish team to enter WMRT Cigarran Sailing Team formed for World Tour Match Race circuit On April 23, at the headquarters of the Xunta de Galicia in La Miñoca, the exciting presentation of the sailing team "Cigarran Sailing Team" took place. This team, pioneering in representing Spain in the 2024 World Match Racing Tour circuit. by Cigarran Sailing Team Posted 27 Apr 10:37 UTC 37th America's Cup Store: Exclusive 20% discount 37th America's Cup Store: Exclusive 20% discount Enjoy an exclusive shopping experience at the 37th America's Cup store with our special promotion Enjoy an exclusive shopping experience at the 37th America's Cup store with our special promotion! For a limited time, we're offering a storewide 20% discount on our merchandise including Emirates team TNZ, INEOS Britannia, Alinghi RBR, & American Magic by Matt Buckland Posted 27 Apr 09:20 UTC Boris Herrmann to take on Transat CIC Boris Herrmann to take on Transat CIC 15th edition of the solo race across the North Atlantic This Sunday, Team Malizia's skipper Boris Herrmann will kick off this year's solo racing season by competing in the Transat CIC, a 3,500 nautical mile sprint from Lorient to New York City. by Team Malizia Posted 27 Apr 07:48 UTC Momentum on solution-finding by MMAG is building Momentum on solution-finding by MMAG is building Awareness and progress towards finding solutions to the problem of boats hitting marine mammals Awareness and progress towards finding solutions to the problem of boats hitting marine mammals at sea is growing, according to Claire Vayer, Sustainability Manager at IMOCA. by Ed Gorman / IMOCA Globe Series Posted 27 Apr 05:47 UTC 59th Congressional Cup at Long Beach Day 3 59th Congressional Cup at Long Beach Day 3 Australia's Cole Tapper advances to Quarter-Finals Australia's Cole Tapper, sailing with his CYCA Youth Sailing Academy team from Sydney Australia, today secured a crucial spot in the quarter-finals of the 59th Congressional Cup, the opening stage of the 2024 World Match Racing Tour. by WMRT & LBYC Posted 27 Apr 03:00 UTC Emirates Team NZ Store: Exclusive 20% discount Emirates Team NZ Store: Exclusive 20% discount ETNZ Store: For a limited time, we're offering a storewide 20% discount on all our merchandise Enjoy an exclusive shopping experience at the Emirates Team New Zealand store with our special promotion! For a limited time, we're offering a storewide 20% discount on all our merchandise - ends April 29, 2024 by Matt Buckland Posted 27 Apr 01:49 UTC Cup Spy April 26: Tow and Sail Cup Spy April 26: Tow and Sail Four teams were active - two in Barcelona and the others in Cagliari and Auckland Early Edition: Four teams were active - two in Barcelona and the other in Cagliari. As reported earlier Emirates Team NZ sailed in fresh winds in Auckland. by Richard Gladwell/Sail-World NZ Posted 26 Apr 23:14 UTC RS Elites and RS Fevas at Antigua Sailing Week RS Elites and RS Fevas at Antigua Sailing Week Wall-to-wall sunshine, windward-leeward racing on Caribbean trade winds Wall-to-wall sunshine, windward-leeward racing on Caribbean trade winds, and amazing beach-side parties, Antigua Sailing Week is here for the 55th edition of this famous island regatta. by Bex Foot Posted 26 Apr 18:52 UTC The Transat CIC: how to follow the start The Transat CIC: how to follow the start The 48 competitors will leave Lorient heading for New York on Sunday Switzerland's IMOCA racer Oliver Heer: Now I have my back to the wall. Inside, personally I feel a lot of pressure. by The Transat CIC Posted 26 Apr 17:45 UTC 52 Super Series 2024 starts this weekend 52 Super Series 2024 starts this weekend The counters have returned to zero After thrilling end to the 2023 52 SUPER SERIES circuit which saw Germany's Platoon, owned and steered by Harm Müller-Spreer, win the season title on tie-break, the five regatta 2024 circuit opens on Sunday. by 52 Super Series Posted 26 Apr 17:04 UTC Last Chance Regatta at Hyères, France Day 6 Last Chance Regatta at Hyères, France Day 6 Six Olympic dinghy places claimed by emerging nations Six of the eight men's and women's dinghy Olympic places on offer at the Last Chance Regatta were claimed by sailors supported by the World Sailing Emerging Nations Program on a rain-soaked final day of qualification at the Semaine Olympique Française. by World Sailing Posted 26 Apr 16:36 UTC Introducing the super fast Baltic 80 custom Introducing the super fast Baltic 80 custom Conceived as a high-speed offshore cruiser An 80ft full custom project with an impressive power-to-weight ratio is nearing completion at Baltic Yachts in Jakobstad, Finland and due to launch in early summer. by Baltic Yachts Posted 26 Apr 14:49 UTC Antigua Wingfoil Championship Race Day 1 Antigua Wingfoil Championship Race Day 1 Participants of all ages and backgrounds at Antigua Sailing Week Against the lush green mountains of Antigua, colourful Wingfoil sails adorned the horizon, marking the commencement of Antigua Wingfoil Championship Race Day 1 during Antigua Sailing Week. by Caribbean Foiling Posted 26 Apr 12:06 UTC Celebrating sailing at the Transat CIC Celebrating sailing at the Transat CIC All the skippers met for the traditional briefing ahead of the race D-4. All the skippers met up this Thursday morning for the traditional briefing. by The Transat CIC Posted 26 Apr 12:03 UTC Cup Spy Apr 25-26: Two Sailings, and a Reveal Cup Spy Apr 25-26: Two Sailings, and a Reveal Kiwis and Italians sailed, the Brits towed, while American Magic just popped out of the shed Three teams sailed today - one in Auckland and the others in Cagliari and Barcelona. American Magic gave an unexpected reveal today, when the US Challenger opened the shed door and saw daylight for the first time. The Brits tow-tested. by Richard Gladwell/Sail-World NZ Posted 26 Apr 10:16 UTC 59th Congressional Cup at Long Beach Day 2 59th Congressional Cup at Long Beach Day 2 First four advance to quarter-finals Closing out the opening round-robin stage of the 59th Congressional Cup today in Long Beach, the top four teams - Ian Williams/ GBR, Jeppe Borch/ DEN, Dave Hood/ USA and Gavin Brady/ USA, each advance to the Quarter-final stage of the event. by WMRT & LBYC Posted 26 Apr 03:40 UTC Finns and French finish Ocean Globe Race Finns and French finish Ocean Globe Race Galiana WithSecure and Evrika excape the windhole 40nm from the finish line It was a long, painfully slow final two days to complete their circumnavigation. But, finally, Galiana WithSecure FI (06) and Evrika FR (07) crossed the Royal Yacht Squadron finish line in a moody windless, moonlight Cowes arrival. by Ocean Globe Race Posted 25 Apr 21:52 UTC No major fears for Sunday's Transat CIC start No major fears for Sunday's Transat CIC start There will be no initial gales to contend with, rather a relatively light winds start As all of the Transat CIC skippers convened this morning at Lorient's La Base for the main briefing before Sunday's start of the 3,500 miles solo race across the North Atlantic to New York, ideas about the weather are the main topic of discussion. by The Transat CIC Posted 25 Apr 19:57 UTC Last Chance Regatta at Hyères, France Day 5 Last Chance Regatta at Hyères, France Day 5 Sister act seals Olympic spot in windsurfing Czech sisters Katerina and Barbora Svikova took gold and silver in the three-rider final of the women's windsurfing competition on day five of the Last Chance Regatta in the south of France. by World Sailing Posted 25 Apr 19:24 UTC The must-do Rolex Middle Sea Race The must-do Rolex Middle Sea Race The start of 45th edition is six months away Starting from Grand Harbour, Valletta, the Mediterranean's premier 600-mile classic promises much and always over delivers for participants and spectators alike. by Rolex Middle Sea Race Posted 25 Apr 17:12 UTC American Magic's AC75 Race Boat Uncloaked American Magic's AC75 Race Boat Uncloaked Commissioning of B3 continues in Barcelona New York Yacht Club American Magic, Challenger for the 37th America's Cup, uncloaked its AC75 race boat, "B3," as commissioning continues in Barcelona. by American Magic Posted 25 Apr 16:48 UTC A seamless transition on the cards for Tom Dolan A seamless transition on the cards for Tom Dolan From Marie-Galante to Les Sables d'Olonne - two coastal races out of Les Sables d'Olonne After finishing the new 3,430 miles Niji40 Class40 race between Belle-Ile-en-Mer, France and Marie-Galante Gaudeloupe in fourth place, Irish skipper Tom Dolan is hot footing it back from the French Antilles islands to Brittany. by Tom Dolan Racing Posted 25 Apr 15:34 UTC RS Tera Worlds 2024 already breaking records RS Tera Worlds 2024 already breaking records Selling out more than 3 months in advance of the event In a record-breaking first for the International RS Tera Class, the RS Tera World Championship 2024 registration has reached maximum capacity - selling out more than 3 months in advance of the event. by Bex Foot Posted 25 Apr 14:06 UTC Irish Fireball Munster Championships Irish Fireball Munster Championships Stunning conditions at Monkstown Bay Sailing Club The Irish Fireball Munster Championships were held last weekend on April 20th/21st at Monkstown Bay Sailing Club in stunning weather conditions. by Chris Bateman Posted 25 Apr 13:49 UTC Lunven and Soudée on the dockside in Lorient Lunven and Soudée on the dockside in Lorient Preparing for a classic north Atlantic passage in the Transat CIC Once again La Base marina in Lorient, Brittany – the main home of the IMOCA fleet – is a hive of activity as 33 boats and their skippers prepare for the daunting challenge of the North Atlantic alone. by Ed Gorman Posted 25 Apr 13:37 UTC Antigua Sailing Week 2024 Preview Antigua Sailing Week 2024 Preview All set to deliver sensational racing and amazing parties in a beautiful setting Antigua Sailing Week is back for the 55th edition with 13 racing classes filled to the brim with sailors from all over the world. Teams from over 20 different nations are set for the Caribbean's famous regatta. by Louay Habib Posted 25 Apr 10:15 UTC The Transat CIC: Who are the favourites? The Transat CIC: Who are the favourites? Charlie Dalin (MACIF Santé Prévoyance) makes his comeback The start gun of the 15th edition of The Transat CIC will sound on Sunday sending a fleet of 48 skippers - 33 IMOCAs, 13 Class 40s and two vintage yachts - off on the complex, cold and mainly upwind passage across the Atlantic. by The Transat CIC Posted 25 Apr 07:44 UTC 59th Congressional Cup at Long Beach Day 1 59th Congressional Cup at Long Beach Day 1 Strong start for Jeppe Borch on opening day Denmark's Jeppe Borch leads the 12-team international line-up after Day One with an impressive six wins and one loss, signalling a promising start in his pursuit of the coveted Crimson Blazer. by WMRT & LBYC Posted 25 Apr 04:33 UTC Antigua Wingfoil Championship sets sail Antigua Wingfoil Championship sets sail Winds of excitement at Antigua Sailing Week Registration Day is now closed, with a total of 11 enthusiastic Wingfoilers gearing up for an exhilarating experience at this year's Antigua Wingfoil Championship part of Antigua Sailing Week (ASW). by Caribbean Foiling Posted 25 Apr 00:20 UTC Last Chance Regatta at Hyères, France Day 4 Last Chance Regatta at Hyères, France Day 4 Bainbridge grabs last chance Paris 2024 ticket for Team GB Connor Bainbridge finally claimed a place in the men's kite at the Paris 2024 Olympic Games for Great Britain, approximately eight months later than he expected, after a dominant display at the Last Chance Regatta in Hyères. by World Sailing Posted 24 Apr 20:40 UTC RORC Myth of Malham Race preview RORC Myth of Malham Race preview An impressive RORC fleet will gather off Cowes on 4th May This early May Bank Holiday weekend is the date for one of the Royal Ocean Racing Club's most celebrated races. by Louay Habib / RORC Posted 24 Apr 20:25 UTC Clipper 2023-24 Race 10 Finish Clipper 2023-24 Race 10 Finish Ha Long Bay, Viet Nam wins 5,500nm race across North Pacific Ha Long Bay, Viet Nam has claimed its fourth win on the Clipper 2023-24 Race, taking first place in the longest, and one of the toughest races on the circuit, Race 10: Ultimate Test of Perseverance - the 5,580nm North Pacific crossing. by Karla Graves Posted 24 Apr 18:20 UTC 52 Super Series Palma Vela Sailing Week preview 52 Super Series Palma Vela Sailing Week preview The champions are looking to achieve lift off with new Platoon Aviation The reigning 52 SUPER SERIES champions, Harm Müller-Spreer's German flagged crew, start their title defence on Sunday on Majorca's Bay of Palma. by 52 Super Series Posted 24 Apr 17:28 UTC Groupe SNEF win the Niji40 Groupe SNEF win the Niji40 A new Class 40 Transatlantic Race with a strong international flavour French aces Xavier Macaire and Pierre Leboucher, both formerly top Figaro solo racers, ably supported by Spanish Min650 racer Carlos Manera Pascual have won the first ever Niji40 Class40 race from Belle-Île-en-Mer to Marie Galante, Guadeloupe. by CCCommunication Posted 24 Apr 17:04 UTC 20th edition PalmaVela Preview 20th edition PalmaVela Preview Three major competitions, one main goal The 20th edition of PalmaVela was launched today at the Real Club Náutico de Palma with the official presentation of the regatta. by PalmaVela Posted 24 Apr 16:45 UTC The Mirpuri Foundation Sailing Trophy preview The Mirpuri Foundation Sailing Trophy preview A sustainable regatta that will see sailing boats take to the Atlantic coast of Portugal Organised in partnership with the Clube Naval de Cascais, the sustainable regatta will see a large number of sailing boats take to the Atlantic coast of Portugal, to raise awareness and important funds for marine conservation programs. by Mirpuri Foundation Posted 24 Apr 16:40 UTC Triana & White Shadow finish Ocean Globe Race Triana & White Shadow finish Ocean Globe Race Trinity Landing pontoon in Cowes was a busy spot Tuesday afternoon Trinity Landing pontoon in Cowes was a busy spot Tuesday afternoon with Triana FR (66) SWAN 53 and White Shadow ESP (17) SWAN 57 finishing the McIntyre Ocean Globe Race after 48 days of racing. by Ocean Globe Race Posted 24 Apr 16:33 UTC David Linger takes 6th in Global Solo Challenge David Linger takes 6th in Global Solo Challenge His journey was at times extremely difficult, even after arrival Sunday April 21st, at 2:03 pm local time, after 175 days, David Linger crossed the finish line of the Global Solo Challenge taking 6th place on his Owen Clarke designed Class40 #15 Koloa Maoli. by Marco Nannini / Global Solo Challenge Posted 24 Apr 16:02 UTC The road to Plymouth The road to Plymouth 2024 Cadet World Championship is heading to the UK Teams from across the world will be heading to Plymouth, one of the most historic and important naval towns in the UK, this summer for the Cadet World Championship from 3rd to 10th August 2024. by Ellie Davis Posted 24 Apr 15:38 UTC Cup Spy April 23: Swiss gain confidence Cup Spy April 23: Swiss gain confidence Alinghi Red Bull Racing had a good session in their new AC75, in a building breeze and foiling fast Three America's Cup teams sailed - two in new AC75s and the third two-boat testing/trialling in AC40s. Alinghi Red Bull Racing had a good session in their new AC75, in a building breeze foiling comfortably and fast at the end of the session. by Richard Gladwell/Sail-World NZ Posted 24 Apr 14:46 UTC