America's Cup: AC75 American Magic revealed America's Cup: AC75 American Magic revealed More images and new video of the second AC75 to be launched and first to sail, NYYC American Magic The first AC75 to sail, American Magic gave media a fly past sailing fast in a 12-14kt breeze and flat water. The foiling monohull appeared to be very stable in two videos in this story which also contains images of American Magic at her base by Richard Gladwell/Sail-World.com/nz Posted 14 Sep 15:24 UTC PredictWind release Streamline graphics PredictWind release Streamline graphics The The newly released PredictWind Streamlines are now the most advanced weather graphics available PredictWind have been refining new Streamline maps and after a considerable amount of development work we are happy to announce the Streamlines release on all platforms. The PredictWind Streamlines are now the most advanced weather graphics available by Predictwind Posted 15 Sep 05:01 UTC Olympic boatbuilder has a 30 medal haul Olympic boatbuilder has a 30 medal haul Mackay Boats have won 30 Olympic medals since the 2004 in Athens and 114 world championships The 2016 Rio Olympics were hugely successful for New Zealand's sailors but even more so for a Kiwi boat building company. In all, Mackay boats have won 30 Olympic medals since the 2004 Athens Games and 114 world championships medals. by Michael Brown/Yachting NZ Posted 15 Sep 04:40 UTC Rolex New York Yacht Club Invitational Cup overall Rolex New York Yacht Club Invitational Cup overall Royal Sydney shines on challenging final day It all came down to the final race, as it should. Two teams of accomplished and motivated amateur sailors from opposite corners of the globe battling on a lumpy, windy Narragansett Bay for one of Corinthian sailing's most-prized trophies by Stuart Streuli Posted 15 Sep 01:10 UTC Finn European Masters at Schwerin overall Finn European Masters at Schwerin overall Filipe Silva wins in Germany Filipe Silva, from Portugal has won the 2nd Finn European Masters after a frustrating final day in Schwerin, Germany. Bas de Waal, from The Netherlands, secured second overall while winner of the only race, André Budzien, picked up third place. by Robert Deaves Posted 15 Sep 00:41 UTC GC32 Riva Cup day 3 GC32 Riva Cup day 3 Alinghi clings to narrow lead going into the final day Ernesto Bertarelli's Alinghi started the day four points ahead of Oman Air and - after six races on two different courses, during which they lost the lead, then fought back hard to recover it - ended the day four points ahead of Oman Air. by GC32 Racing Tour Posted 15 Sep 00:24 UTC 2019 Wetsuit Outlet UK Moth Nationals day 3 2019 Wetsuit Outlet UK Moth Nationals day 3 Who would be a Race Officer? Who would be a Race Officer? Thankfully there are volunteers willing to take on the role and Bill Barker is the Castle Cove Sailing Club member who is running the racing this week for the foiling Moths. by IMCA UK Posted 14 Sep 20:07 UTC Spectacular YJA MS Amlin Awards Gala Dinner Spectacular YJA MS Amlin Awards Gala Dinner YJA MS Amlin Yachtsman of the Year and YJA MS Amlin Young Sailor of the Year 2019 announced The YJA MS Amlin Yachtsman of the Year and the YJA MS Amlin Young Sailor of the Year Awards were presented during a Gala Dinner at the Grand Café Southampton on the 13th September, following on from Press Day at the Southampton International Boat Show. by Yachting Journalists' Association Posted 14 Sep 18:07 UTC 11th Hour Racing announces strategic partnership 11th Hour Racing announces strategic partnership With François Gabart's MerConcept MerConcept, the French offshore sailing company founded by sailing legend François Gabart, and 11th Hour Racing Team, headed by leading American ocean racers Mark Towill and Charlie Enright, announced a strategic partnership today. by 11th Hour Racing Posted 14 Sep 14:04 UTC North Sails Weekly Debrief North Sails Weekly Debrief Maxi Yacht Rolex Cup, Speed Reading, Using the right tools, IC37 invitational cup Seven division wins, four podium sweeps, and our highly-skilled Italian regatta repair team who kept sailors race-ready in Porto Cervo. by North Sails Posted 14 Sep 11:00 UTC Melges 20 Europeans day 3 Melges 20 Europeans day 3 Brontolo Racing maintains the lead The third and penultimate day of the Melges 20 European Championship 2019 ended a few minutes ago on the race course of Fraglia Vela Malcesine and, as expected, the duel between those who are in full fight for the title went on for the whole day. by Melges World League Posted 14 Sep 10:15 UTC SailGP Inspire community outreach programs SailGP Inspire community outreach programs Will deliver once in a lifetime opportunity at Marseille Following a successful launch in Cowes last month, SailGP Inspire - the global championship's youth and community outreach arm - is working with local community groups to create impactful programming at the Marseille SailGP Season 1 Grand Final by SailGP News Posted 14 Sep 07:55 UTC Subaru Flying Fifteen Worlds overall Subaru Flying Fifteen Worlds overall Graham Vials and Chris Turner seal their fourth world title in Dun Laoghaire Graham Vials and Chris Turner of Derwent Reservoir SC sealed world title number four in a fitting way by doing a horizon job on the fleet on the final day of the Subaru Flying Fifteen World Championship at Dun Laoghaire. by Jonny Fullerton Posted 14 Sep 05:44 UTC French SB20 National Championship day 1 French SB20 National Championship day 1 Tasmanian crew lead the way in Hyeres Champion Hobart sailor Brett Cooper and his crew of Darren 'Twirler' Jones and Jock Calvert are leading the SB20 French Nationals after day one of racing off Hyeres, near Marsaille, scoring two wins and a second overnight. by Peter Campbell Posted 14 Sep 03:01 UTC Rolex New York Yacht Club Invitational Cup - Day 4 Rolex New York Yacht Club Invitational Cup - Day 4 San Diego, Royal Sydney top standings with one day remaining As with the previous day, danger lurked around every corner on the penultimate day of the 2019 Rolex New York Yacht Club Invitational Cup, the premier one-design keelboat championship for amateur sailors. by Stuart Streuli Posted 14 Sep 02:38 UTC GC32 Riva Cup day 2 GC32 Riva Cup day 2 Lago di Garda was not making it easy for race officials The afternoon southerly Ora wind was late materialising and required three changes of race course and a frustrating two hour wait before the wind finally blasted in at 15+ knots some four kilometres south of Riva del Garda. by GC32 Racing Tour Posted 13 Sep 22:11 UTC Pacasmayo Classic day 4 Pacasmayo Classic day 4 Maria Andres takes control Andres stole the show in the hotly contested Pro Womens final with consistent strong aerials, her hallmark speed and aggressive lip attacks. Sarah Hauser secured 2nd place thanks to a great wave in the dying minutes of the half hour sunset final. by International Windsurfing Tour Posted 13 Sep 18:32 UTC Finn European Masters at Schwerin day 3 Finn European Masters at Schwerin day 3 Michael Maier dominates third day but Felipe Silva back in lead Bas de Waal, from The Netherlands, drops to third, while André Budizen, from the home club, moves up to third after the second best score on the water. The best score was reserved for Michael Maier, from Czech Republic, who won both races. by Robert Deaves Posted 13 Sep 18:21 UTC 2019 Wetsuit Outlet UK Moth Nationals day 2 2019 Wetsuit Outlet UK Moth Nationals day 2 Big or Small? Making the call The Moth fleet were met with a serious dilemma on Friday. Up to 20 knots from the North when leaving the shore, but a forecast showing a rapidly decreasing wind strength as it veered towards the East. What call should they make? by IMCA UK Posted 13 Sep 17:03 UTC Mini-Transat La Boulangère opens its doors Mini-Transat La Boulangère opens its doors A wealth of entertainment for all, this weekend in La Rochelle 90 sailors in the Mini-Transat La Boulangère have been dockside in the Bassin des Chalutiers in La Rochelle since Wednesday. As such, they're ready to welcome visitors wishing to come along and admire their 6.50m monohulls before the start of leg one. by Mini-Transat La Boulangère Posted 13 Sep 14:02 UTC Make 2019 count! Beach clean Make 2019 count! Beach clean Big or small, here's how to make it fun It might seem like an impossible task, but cleaning up our beaches is one way all sailors can all make a difference, and it can be fun too, as increasing numbers of our community are realising. by Gael Pawson Posted 13 Sep 11:00 UTC Subaru Flying Fifteen Worlds Day 6 Subaru Flying Fifteen Worlds Day 6 Graham Vials and Chris Turner on the verge of another world title After the disappointment of sitting out two races yesterday due to boat damage in a collision for which they were awarded redress, Britain's Graham Vials and Chris Turner (Derwent Reservoir SC) are on the verge of winning their 4th world title by Jonny Fullerton Posted 13 Sep 04:15 UTC Black Jack emerges from McConaghy Black Jack emerges from McConaghy Black Jack 100 emerged from the McConaghy Boats shed in Gosford showing her modified hull Black Jack 100 emerged from the McConaghy Boats shed in Gosford showing her modified hull and new features. It was a millimetre perfect exercise with very tight tolerances and in windy conditions. by Bow Caddy Media Posted 13 Sep 03:54 UTC Rolex New York Yacht Club Invitational Cup day 3 Rolex New York Yacht Club Invitational Cup day 3 Strong performance for Australian, Irish and Canadian teams The IC37 by Melges sailboat may be new to them, but the breezy and lumpy conditions on Rhode Island Sound for Day 3 of the Rolex New York Yacht Club Invitational Cup were old hat for the teams from Australia's Royal Sydney Yacht Club by Stuart Streuli Posted 13 Sep 03:17 UTC Melges 20 Europeans day 2 Melges 20 Europeans day 2 Racing by Filippo Pacinotti is the indisputable leader The Melges 20 European Championship comes alive after a first day in "slow motion", conditioned by the instability of the wind; today the race course of Malcesine has shown its best potential by allowing three races to be completed by Melges World League Posted 13 Sep 02:23 UTC GC32 Riva Cup day 1 GC32 Riva Cup day 1 Early lead for Alinghi Ernesto Bertarelli's Alinghi team showed some of their GC32 World Championship-winning form when they came out on top after the first of four days of racing at the GC32 Riva Cup, being held out of the Fraglia Vela Riva by GC32 Racing Tour Posted 13 Sep 01:51 UTC America's Cup: New partner for American magic America's Cup: New partner for American magic Designer of precision measurement instruments and solutions joins American Magic TSI Incorporated, an industry leader in the design and production of precision measurement instruments and solutions, has joined the campaign as a Team Partner. by Will Ricketson, NYYC American Magic Posted 13 Sep 01:23 UTC Zhik team up with the Brain Waves Challenge Zhik team up with the Brain Waves Challenge Four people rowing unsupported across the Atlantic and Indian Oceans Zhik is delighted to announce their support of Monkey Fist Adventures 2020 Brain Waves Challenge, an ocean rowing attempt to achieve two incredible world firsts. In 2020 the team of four will row unsupported and non-stop across two oceans. by Liz Rushall Posted 12 Sep 18:23 UTC Finn European Masters at Schwerin, Germany day 2 Finn European Masters at Schwerin, Germany day 2 Bas de Waal from the Netherlands takes the lead Felipe Silva, from Portugal, dropped to second with Gerko Visser, also from The Netherlands up to third. The races were won by de Waal and Michael Maier, from Czech Republic. by Robert Deaves Posted 12 Sep 18:11 UTC 2019 Wetsuit Outlet UK Moth Nationals day 1 2019 Wetsuit Outlet UK Moth Nationals day 1 Baptism of Fire on Portland Harbour There was a marked reluctance from the fleet to launch today from the Castle Cove Sailing Club dinghy park as they looked out onto the white horses covering Portland Harbour. by IMCA UK Posted 12 Sep 17:36 UTC Big prizes on the Road to Antigua Sailing Week Big prizes on the Road to Antigua Sailing Week Grand prize promotion on the Road to 2020 will culminate this month The Royal Southern Yacht Club has already hosted three of four races in a summer series to determine who will be awarded the coveted prize of bareboat entry into Antigua Sailing Week. by Antigua Sailing Week Posted 12 Sep 15:32 UTC Melges 20 Europeans day 1 Melges 20 Europeans day 1 Russian entry Nika leads the pack Today the 2019 Melges 20 European Championship has begun on the race course of Malcesine: this is what represents in all aspects the most important regatta of the European season for the Melges 20 fleet. by Melges World League Posted 12 Sep 14:07 UTC 14th Monaco Classic Week kicks off in style 14th Monaco Classic Week kicks off in style 73 of the most beautiful classic yachts are prepared Serenaded by French naval military band - Musique des Equipage de la Flotte - the tone was set for the 14th Monaco Classic Week which celebrated American-Monegasque friendship at the end of a sunny day. by Isabelle Andrieux Posted 12 Sep 11:17 UTC Azimut Challenge Azimut Challenge 23 IMOCA duos in their final battle before the Transat Jacques Vabre From 18th to 22nd September, the ninth Azimut Challenge in Lorient will bring together an exceptional line-up of 23 IMOCAs, including three brand new boats: Advens for cybersecurity, Arkea-Paprec and DMG Mori. by IMOCA Globe Series Posted 12 Sep 10:07 UTC Insights into a magic campaign Insights into a magic campaign Etchells Worlds results cause much debate on 'special hulls' Rupert Holmes looks at the key factors behind Iain Murray and Graeme 'GT' Taylor's stunning first and second places at the 2019 Etchells World Championship in Corpus Christi, Texas. by Rupert Holmes Posted 12 Sep 09:06 UTC What is a top down adapter? What is a top down adapter? A tack swivel is a popular evolution of the top-down furling system The top-down adapter, also known as a tack swivel, is an increasingly popular evolution of the top-down furling system. This technique provides cruisers and racers alike, simplicity, safety and speed for the handling of loose luff sails. by Prinal Shah Posted 12 Sep 08:00 UTC 2019 Pacasmayo Classic day 3 2019 Pacasmayo Classic day 3 Stunning conditions for pro finals You can't script this stuff! After a stunning day at the point with logo to mast high waves, we have results in both Pro Men and Pro Women. A new level of drama now rests on the title race with these results really mixing it up for the top spots. by International Windsurfing Tour Posted 12 Sep 03:44 UTC America's Cup: NZ Crane Hire lifts the AC75 America's Cup: NZ Crane Hire lifts the AC75 NZ Crane Hire will have a crane based permanently at the ETNZ base from now until the end of the Cup NZ Crane Hire, New Zealand's leading mobile crane company, is on board as an official Team New Zealand supplier and is responsible for lifting the team's race boat in and out of the water at its Viaduct Harbour base. by Sophie Sager Posted 12 Sep 03:19 UTC Rolex New York Yacht Club Invitational Cup day 2 Rolex New York Yacht Club Invitational Cup day 2 A year later, San Diego Yacht Club picks up where they left off Different year, different boat, same outstanding performance for San Diego Yacht Club. Through four races in the 2019 Rolex New York Yacht Club Invitational Cup, the premier Corinthian one-design keelboat championship by Stuart Streuli Posted 12 Sep 02:24 UTC Laser Masters Worlds: Tight leaderboard - Day 3 Laser Masters Worlds: Tight leaderboard - Day 3 Laser Masters Worlds have reached the mid-point of the championship being sailed in Port Zélande The Laser Masters Worlds have reached the mid-point of the championship being sailed in Port Zélande, the Netherlands. Just under 300 competitors are competing in various divisions in the Standard and Radial fleets. by International Laser Class Association Posted 12 Sep 01:52 UTC