2021: The Data Is In 2021: The Data Is In The push towards data-driven performance enhancement rolls on Every year the push towards data-driven performance enhancement rolls on. More sailors get dialled-in to more data inputs, and the gap widens between those adopting smarter race tactics & training practises and those left behind. by Cyclops Marine Posted 17 Jan 16:30 UTC New Innovative Rooster Tech Sweater New Innovative Rooster Tech Sweater Hooded full zip sweater with TPU bonded mid layer for added wind-resistance Hooded full zip sweater with TPU bonded mid layer for added wind-resistance. The perfect mid layer for on land and on the water! A durable top serving as a dual purpose sweater/jacket due to its windproof and shower-resistant qualities. by Rooster Posted 17 Jan 15:41 UTC 12th Monaco Optimist Team Race overall 12th Monaco Optimist Team Race overall The regatta has been a reference for international sailors in this discipline since 2010 They did it - after their victory in 2020, the American national team clinched another win at the 12th Monaco Optimist Team Race that saw 60 young sailors out on the water from 15 nations. by Isabelle Andrieux Posted 17 Jan 15:28 UTC Comanche's RORC Transatlantic Race video Comanche's RORC Transatlantic Race video After seting a new race record for the 3,000nm race from Lanzarote to Grenada The 30.48m (100ft) VPLP Design/Verdier Maxi Comanche, skippered by Mitch Booth, took Monohull Line Honours in the 2022 RORC Transatlantic Race, winning the magnificent IMA Trophy. by Louay Habib Posted 17 Jan 12:17 UTC At the front of the fleet. At the front of the fleet. Handy position to be in. no matter whether it is icy pole sticks in a drain, or ocean racers at sea. Handy position to be in, no matter whether it is icy pole sticks in a drain, or Grand Prix boats out in the big blue. Since my last ditty, I noticed that three podiums in the one race were all powered by North Sails... by John Curnow, Editor, Sail-World AUS Posted 16 Jan 21:00 UTC Comanche sets RORC Transatlantic Race record Comanche sets RORC Transatlantic Race record Winning the magnificent IMA Trophy The 30.48m (100ft) VPLP Design/Verdier Maxi Comanche, skippered by Mitch Booth, has taken Monohull Line Honours in the 2022 RORC Transatlantic Race, winning the magnificent IMA Trophy. by Louay Habib Posted 16 Jan 19:57 UTC The dream builders The dream builders Putting together all of the building blocks for a successful Vendée Globe project Putting together all of the building blocks which form a successful Vendée Globe project is a seemingly endless task. by Vendee Globe Posted 16 Jan 10:53 UTC Comanche takes Monohull Line Honours Comanche takes Monohull Line Honours Winning the magnificent IMA Trophy and setting a new RORC Transatlantic Race record Comanche (CAY) - the 30.48m (100ft) VPLP Design/Verdier Maxi, skippered by Mitch Booth (AUS), has taken Monohull Line Honours in the 2022 RORC Transatlantic Race - crossing the Grenada finish line off Camper and Nicholsons Port Louis Marina. by Louay Habib Posted 16 Jan 09:29 UTC All systems go for the Fireball Worlds in Ireland All systems go for the Fireball Worlds in Ireland To be held at Lough Derg Yacht Club, Dromineer in August With the publication of the Notice of Race and the opening of the online entry system it's all systems go for the Fireball World Championship at Lough Derg Yacht Club, Dromineer in August. by Frank Miller Posted 16 Jan 08:49 UTC Pip Hare to open the doors to BoatLife Live Pip Hare to open the doors to BoatLife Live The celebrated sailor will officially open the show to visitors and the media Pip Hare to open the doors to BoatLife Live this FebruaryPip Hare, who needs very little introduction as the 8th woman in history to complete the Vendee Globe, will be the first big name to open the inaugural show. by Hayley Harris Posted 16 Jan 08:30 UTC 18ft Skiff NSW Championship in Sydney race 6 18ft Skiff NSW Championship in Sydney race 6 A third race win in the series for the Tech2 team The third race win of the NSW 18ft Skiff Championship to the Tech2 team of Jack Macartney, Charlie Wyatt and Lewis Brake, in Race 6 on Sydney Harbour today, puts it into the equal lead of the series with just two more races to be sailed. by Frank Quealey Posted 16 Jan 07:33 UTC RS Aero East Coast Championship 2022 day 2 RS Aero East Coast Championship 2022 day 2 Being held at the RPAYC on Sydney's Pittwater There was a mixed bag of conditions for Day 2 of the RS Aero East Coast Championship being held at the Royal Prince Alfred Yacht Club this weekend on Sydney's Pittwater. by Bow Caddy Media Posted 16 Jan 05:07 UTC The Ocean Race - One year to go! The Ocean Race - One year to go! Leg one of The Ocean Race 2022-23 will start on January 15, 2023 Leg one of The Ocean Race 2022-23 will start on January 15, 2023, from Alicante, Spain. by The Ocean Race Posted 16 Jan 01:59 UTC Multihull Line Honours in RORC Transatlantic Race Multihull Line Honours in RORC Transatlantic Race Multi70 Maserati crosses the finish line first in Grenada Giovanni Soldini's Multi70 Maserati has taken Multihull Line Honours in the RORC Transatlantic Race, crossing the finish line outside Camper & Nicholsons Port Louis Marina in Grenada at 05:51:41 UTC on Saturday 15th January (Corrected: 6d 18h 51m 41s). by Louay Habib Posted 15 Jan 19:28 UTC Maiden sets sail on three-year world tour Maiden sets sail on three-year world tour All-female crew departs from Dubai Maiden's eagerly awaited departure on the 2021-2024 World Tour took place today when the iconic yacht left the Dubai Offshore Sailing Club on her 90,000nm journey, skippered by the legendary Marie-Claude Kieffer Heys. by The Maiden Factor Posted 15 Jan 12:11 UTC RS Sailing share teaser of the brand new RS Toura RS Sailing share teaser of the brand new RS Toura Coming soon! The new adventure cruising / training dinghy Coming soon! The new adventure cruising / training dinghy. by RS Sailing Posted 15 Jan 08:30 UTC Maserati takes Multihull Line Honours Maserati takes Multihull Line Honours After intense battle in the RORC Transatlantic Race After an intense Atlantic battle, Giovanni Soldini's Multi70 (ITA) Maserati has crossed the finish line first in the 8th edition of the RORC Transatlantic Race, finishing at 05:51:41 UTC in Grenada on Saturday 15 January to take Multihull Line Honours. by Louay Habib Posted 15 Jan 08:23 UTC 2022 International WASZP Class Membership 2022 International WASZP Class Membership The IWCM is an important part of the WASZP community and culture It is time to renew your 2022 International WASZP Class Membership, WASZP has worked hard to provide significant value for our International Class Members. In 2022 we will be providing over $AU100 value to our members for $AU99. by Marc Ablett Posted 15 Jan 07:08 UTC Harry Miesbauer introduces new Scuderia 65 Harry Miesbauer introduces new Scuderia 65 All-carbon racer-cruiser receives a coveted A' Design Award A golden autumn brought a hugely successful close to the first full year of competition for the Scuderia 65 racer-cruiser. On the racecourse, the full carbon yacht repeatedly shown her pace, with line honours and podium finishes from Adriatic to Aegean. by Harry Miesbauer Posted 14 Jan 22:34 UTC Monaco Optimist Team Race day 1 Monaco Optimist Team Race day 1 Americans take the lead in this 12th edition of the event The 12th Monaco Optimist Team Race, an international regatta for the team racing elite in this class kicked off today, organised by Yacht Club de Monaco with support from FxPro, Eventica, Fonbet, technical clothing supplier Slam and boatyard Erplast. by Isabelle Andrieux Posted 14 Jan 21:55 UTC Current holders battle it out double-handed Current holders battle it out double-handed News from the smallest boat in the RORC Transatlantic Race One of the top offshore yachts in the UK is currently Mid-Atlantic vying for a top spot in the most competitive international fleet to race the Atlantic possibly ever and they just have two persons aboard. by Kate Cope Posted 14 Jan 19:58 UTC RORC Transatlantic Race Day 7 - Multihull action RORC Transatlantic Race Day 7 - Multihull action On the morning of the seventh day of the RORC Transatlantic Race news in from PowerPlay and Argo con At dawn in Grenada on Saturday 15th January, a grandstand multihull finish is expected at Camper & Nicholsons Port Louis Marina. The wounded beast Maserati is in third. Comanche is under 900 miles from Grenada and odds on for a new monohull race record. by Louay Habib Posted 14 Jan 15:02 UTC The Ocean Race announces Official Timing Partner The Ocean Race announces Official Timing Partner The countdown is on and Ulysse Nardin will be responsible for all race timings With just one year to go to the start gun for leg one, the countdown is on and Ulysse Nardin, the pioneering Swiss watch manufacturer, has become the official timekeeper of the Race. by The Ocean Race Posted 14 Jan 12:32 UTC Hyde Sails – Solo Focus Hyde Sails – Solo Focus V7 Sail developement, plus a range of covers and accessories Hyde Sails took the decision to put greater resource in the One-Design classes back at the start of 2021, Ben McGrane was brought into the company as a dedicated manager for this sector of the business. by Hyde Sails Posted 14 Jan 08:53 UTC CJ Perez joins other sailing champions CJ Perez joins other sailing champions To launch Clean Sailors Youth Racing Team for a cleaner ocean US Championship sailor and youngest-ever SailGP star, CJ Perez (18), is one of three international champion sailors to join forces and launch the Clean Sailors Youth Racing Team. by Clean Sailors Posted 13 Jan 19:07 UTC Exclusive discount for readers Exclusive discount for readers Exclusive discount for readers If a tree fell on a boat and no one heard it fall, did it happen? by Nautical ID Posted 13 Jan 17:00 UTC RORC Transatlantic Race Day 6 RORC Transatlantic Race Day 6 A thrilling line honours battle is shaping up for the multihulls The 100ft Maxi Comanche (CAY), skippered by Mitch Booth is estimated to be over two days ahead of the monohull race record and win for the IMA Trophy for monohull line honours. by Louay Habib Posted 13 Jan 13:49 UTC How to use sailing Dog Bones How to use sailing Dog Bones We know what you're thinking "how can a dog bone be used on a sailboat? We're not playing fetch!" We know what you're thinking "how can a dog bone be used on a sailboat? We're not playing fetch!". Well, the type of dog bone we're talking about here is not something you would want to feed to your favourite four legged friend. by Allen Posted 13 Jan 12:00 UTC Letter from the Antipodes: AC37, SailGP, Olympics Letter from the Antipodes: AC37, SailGP, Olympics The 2021 Rolex Sydney Hobart Race marked the beginning of the resumption of major sailing events. The 2021 Rolex Sydney Hobart Yacht Race marked the beginning of the resumption of major sailing events in the southern hemisphere, but ended in yet another rules controversy. Plus a look at the 36th and 37th America's Cup and Tokyo2020 and what lies ahead by Richard Gladwell/Sail-World.com/nz Posted 13 Jan 09:56 UTC Malaga confirmed as Spanish AC37 venue option Malaga confirmed as Spanish AC37 venue option The Mayor of the City of Malaga says the Costa del Sol city is one of the AC37 hosting venues Leading Spanish sailing journalist Juame Soler confirms on his blog that the Spanish port of Malaga has been working discreetly for weeks to host the 37th America's Cup. The regatta bid, to be staged in 2024, has been confirmed by the Mayor of the city. by Richard Gladwell/Sail-World NZ Posted 13 Jan 00:41 UTC RORC Transatlantic Race Day 5 RORC Transatlantic Race Day 5 A game of chess The RORC Transatlantic Race enters the fifth day with the potential for a real twist of fate at the front of the RORC fleet. by Louay Habib Posted 12 Jan 15:59 UTC SailGP: Crew roles explained about the Foiling 50 SailGP: Crew roles explained about the Foiling 50 Know your Flight Controller from your Wing Trimmer? How about your Driver from your Grinder? The crew have to be at the top of their game each time they race the F50,but do you actually know what each of the people onboard are doing on the boat to ensure it flies across the waves? by SailGP Posted 12 Jan 09:32 UTC NSW 18ft Skiff Championship continues this Sunday NSW 18ft Skiff Championship continues this Sunday Australian 18 Footers League's 21-boat fleet back on Sydney Harbour after the Christmas break The Australian 18 Footers League's 21-boat fleet will be back on Sydney Harbour next Sunday (January 16) when the club will conduct Race 6 of the eight-race 2021-22 NSW 18ft Skiff Championship. by Frank Quealey Posted 12 Jan 09:02 UTC Global Solo Challenge reaches 40 entries Global Solo Challenge reaches 40 entries An incredible milestone for the event First, we received two new entries bringing the total to 40. It is such an incredible milestone for the event. We never imagined the first edition of the Global Solo Challenge could receive so much interest. by Global Solo Challenge Posted 12 Jan 05:45 UTC Jason Sanchez on the 2022 Bluster on the Bay Jason Sanchez on the 2022 Bluster on the Bay David Schmidt interviews chair of the Hobie Class Association of North America I checked in with Jason Sanchez, chair of the Hobie Class Association of North America, via email, to learn more about the 2022 Bluster on the Bay regatta. by David Schmidt Posted 11 Jan 16:00 UTC RORC Transatlantic Race Day 4 RORC Transatlantic Race Day 4 Record pace for the multihull and monohull leaders Peter Cunningham's MOD70 PowerPlay (CAY) is over halfway and just two hours outside multihull race record pace. The 100ft Maxi Comanche (CAY), skippered by Mitch Booth, is 1,900 miles from Grenada and well inside monohull race record pace. by Louay Habib Posted 11 Jan 13:32 UTC 18th PalmaVela Regatta returns in May 18th PalmaVela Regatta returns in May Already open for entries, the 2022 event returns to its more usual dates With the registration period now open for both events, the Real Club Náutico de Palma are already working on the organization the next edition of the popular seasonal curtain raiser that has returned to its usual dates. by Media PalmaVela Posted 11 Jan 13:12 UTC Clean Sailors launches Youth Racing Team Clean Sailors launches Youth Racing Team Competing in the Persico 69F with an eye on the 2022 Gold Cup Not-for-profit Clean Sailors announces the launch of their Youth Racing Team with three international Champion sailors; CJ Perez (18), Lukas Hesse (22) and Jan Schüpbach (20). by Clean Sailors Posted 11 Jan 06:56 UTC America's Cup U-turn, 16ft Skiffs shine America's Cup U-turn, 16ft Skiffs shine Mark Jardine looks at what's been making the news so far in 2022 America's Cup land never fails to deliver on drama, and the past week saw plenty of it as American Magic confirmed their intention to compete in the 37th America's Cup (AC37), representing the New York Yacht Club (NYYC). by Mark Jardine Posted 10 Jan 20:00 UTC RORC Transatlantic Race Day 2 RORC Transatlantic Race Day 2 Tactics split the fleet By sunset on the second day of the RORC Transatlantic Race, the majority of the record fleet had raced into the wide expanse of the Atlantic Ocean, leaving the Canary Islands in their wake. by Louay Habib Posted 9 Jan 23:53 UTC