Antigua Classic Yacht Regatta final day Antigua Classic Yacht Regatta final dayA night of winning traditionConditions were Caribbean perfect for the final evening of the 31st Antigua Classic Yacht Regatta. The ominous weather, which challenged the fleet during race 4, sailed away leaving behind a star-studded sky.by Antigua Classic Yacht Regatta Posted 25 Apr 05:20 UTC Aussies at World Cup Series Hyères day 1 Aussies at World Cup Series Hyères day 149er sailors rise to lead the wayAustralia's 49er crews have set the pace for their national teammates on the opening day of the World Cup Series regatta at Hyeres, with David Gilmour and Joel Turner locked in equal first place and their female colleagues, Amelia Stabback and Ella Clarkby David Sygall Posted 25 Apr 05:14 UTC Finn class at World Cup Series Hyères day 1 Finn class at World Cup Series Hyères day 1Jonathan Lobert makes best of gentle startFrance's Jonathan Lobert made the best of the light winds on the first day of the World Cup Series in Hyères on Tuesday to take the early lead in the 40 boat Finn fleet from Brazil's Jorge Zarif and Ioannis Mitakis, from Greece.by Robert Deaves Posted 25 Apr 05:08 UTC Production and deliveries to continue at Bavaria Production and deliveries to continue at BavariaDr. Hubert Ampferl of the law firm Dr. Beck & Partner has been appointed interim administrator.In accordance with the application of the Bavaria Yachtbau GmbH, the district court of Würzburg yesterday ordered provisional self-administration.by Bavaria Posted 24 Apr 19:46 UTC Brits at World Cup Series Hyères day 1 Brits at World Cup Series Hyères day 1Mills and McIntyre make hard work payOn a tricky opening day of light winds at the World Cup Series Hyères the British Sailing Team came away with an impressive list of top ten positions.by Richard Aspland, RYA Posted 24 Apr 19:05 UTC World Cup Series Hyères day 1 World Cup Series Hyères day 1Opening day sets scene for enthralling week of competitionThe opening scene at the third round of Sailing's World Cup Series in Hyères, France saw the 647 sailors from 46 nations remain cautious as they laid down markers to build on for a full week of competition.by Daniel Smith, World Sailing Posted 24 Apr 18:37 UTC Sail Racing Palma Vela starts next week Sail Racing Palma Vela starts next weekSail Racing PalmaVela has long been a firm favourite with Swan owners22 Swans will be competing, 17 of which appear in the one design categories: ClubSwan 50 (seven entries), Swan 45 (5) and ClubSwan 42 (5). Nine races are planned for each one design class.by The Nations Trophy Posted 24 Apr 18:04 UTC Volvo Ocean Race Leg 8, Day 3 Volvo Ocean Race Leg 8, Day 3Dongfeng Race Team sneak into the leadThe famed anticyclone is renowned for dominating the South Atlantic and making tricky sailing for Volvo Ocean Race teams heading north or south.by Volvo Ocean Race Posted 24 Apr 14:29 UTC Yachting Rus Cup kicks off on Lake Garda Yachting Rus Cup kicks off on Lake GardaThe regatta of the largest Russian-speaking communityCompetitions will be held in the format of fleet races in three one-design classes: J80, CB66 and, for the first time at the request of the regular participants of the regatta, the J70.by Fraglia Vela Riva Posted 24 Apr 13:39 UTC Think You Know About 3Di? Think You Know About 3Di?North Sails outlast the adventureFrancois Gabart and his 30-meter trimaran Macif broke the solo around-the-world speed record in December 2017 with a 3Di mainsail that had 45,000 miles BEFORE the start of his record run.by North Sails Posted 24 Apr 10:47 UTC The giants make landfall in Marseille The giants make landfall in MarseilleNice UltiMed kicks off tomorrowIt is in Marseille that the first edition of the Nice UltiMed kicks off tomorrow. For two days, from Wednesday 25 to Thursday 26 April, the local public will be able to get up close and personal with the extraordinary trimarans mooredby A.S.O. / Nice UltiMed Posted 24 Apr 09:59 UTC The New Women's Range by Rooster The New Women's Range by RoosterWhy unisex just won't do!Women who feel at home on the water are each unique, yet all require the same warmth and comfort from their kit. Gear need not be restrictive in order to keep you warm.by Rooster Posted 24 Apr 07:00 UTC Clipper Round the World Race 9 prize-giving Clipper Round the World Race 9 prize-givingA taste of Seattle's waterfrontAfter completing the toughest stage of the Clipper 2017-18 Race so far, which included hurricane strength winds and Phenomenal sea states of over 14m in height, each of the teams came together this evening, Sunday 22 April, to celebrate their achievementsby Clipper Round the World Posted 24 Apr 05:19 UTC Antigua Classic Yacht Regatta day 4 Antigua Classic Yacht Regatta day 4A crescendo to the end...On the fourth and final race of the 2018 ACYR, boats in the lead set off hoping to hold it, while the rest of the fleet went out in full battle mode.by Antigua Classic Yacht Regatta Posted 24 Apr 05:06 UTC Phil Sharp leads the first solo race of the season Phil Sharp leads the first solo race of the seasonRace route takes the skippers on a triangular course down to GijonFive months have passed since the last crewed race aboard Imerys Clean Energy, and 16 months since Phil Sharp's last solo adventure - the notable nine hour World Speed Sailing Record and Guinness Record for the Channel.by Phil Sharp Racing Posted 23 Apr 18:58 UTC Diam World Tour launches this year Diam World Tour launches this yearRacing on three continents in 2018Five years after its launching date, the Diam 24 One Design has not finished to surprise us with the creation of the Diam World Tour.by Matthieu Posted 23 Apr 17:35 UTC Volvo Ocean Race Leg 8, Day 2 Volvo Ocean Race Leg 8, Day 2Sailors settle back into life at sea less than 24 hours into Volvo Ocean Race Leg 8Following a big send-off from Itajai, Brazil, on Sunday, the seven-strong fleet – back up to full complement with the welcome return of Vestas 11th Hour Racing and Sun Hung Kai/Scallywag – faced a tricky opening night of unpredictable weather.by Volvo Ocean Race Posted 23 Apr 14:31 UTC New British Sailing Team youth at World Cup Series New British Sailing Team youth at World Cup Series47 British sailors battle it out for honours in HyèresA mix of British Sailing Team youth and experience will be gunning for gold at the World Cup Series as debutant Sam Whaley lines up among a strong British Laser squad in Hyères, France.by Richard Aspland Posted 23 Apr 13:34 UTC Team US One Triumphs in 2018 Congressional Cup Team US One Triumphs in 2018 Congressional CupTaylor Canfield wins Congressional Cup, American Magic take second after fiery FinalsTaylor Canfield and Team US One have won the 2018 Congressional Cup after an intense five-day battle with nine other of the world's top match racing talent; and fierce finals with Dean Barker and Team American Magic, who finished second.by Betsy Crowfoot Posted 23 Apr 12:32 UTC Team Concise enter Round Britain and Ireland Race Team Concise enter Round Britain and Ireland RaceTeam Concise has entered the Sevenstar Round Britain and Ireland RaceTony Lawson's Team Concise has entered the Sevenstar Round Britain and Ireland Race starting in Cowes on Sunday 12th August 2018. Both the MOD70 Concise 10 and Class40 Concise 8 will take on the non-stop 1800-nautical mile raceby Louay Habib Posted 23 Apr 09:33 UTC