Over 1200 athletes to join Trofeo Princesa Sofía Over 1200 athletes to join Trofeo Princesa Sofía Registration is still open As usual, the Laser Standard and Radial classes have registered the highest entry. In fact, entries closed some weeks ago but the Organising Committee is considering the possibility of extending the entry quota by Event Media Posted 26 Mar 16:01 UTC Two additional skippers complete the GGR 2018 Two additional skippers complete the GGR 2018 Golden Globe Race podium complete at last While it's tempting to get sucked into the latest round-the-buoys results from destinations exotic or far removed, it's also important to celebrate the hard work and dedication of the Golden Globe Race 2018 skippers. by David Schmidt Posted 26 Mar 16:00 UTC Gul Hikers = Happy Crew Gul Hikers = Happy Crew 3mm Code Zero HikeJohn aids the hiking process As a traditional trapeze crew, changing from the Fireball to the Merlin Rocket (an out and out hiking boat) was quite a shock! by Sam Brearey Posted 26 Mar 14:00 UTC J/70 UK 2019 Season: Preview - Bigger than Ben Hur J/70 UK 2019 Season: Preview - Bigger than Ben Hur There are over 50 teams racing in British waters The 2019 season is expected to be bigger than Ben Hur for the J/70 UK and Ireland Class, with ten regattas in the Grand Slam Series, and the first ever J/70 World Championships to be held in the UK. by Louay Habib Posted 26 Mar 13:52 UTC Transpac 50 offers Storm Trysail Club Team Trophy Transpac 50 offers Storm Trysail Club Team Trophy Designed to promote camaraderie among offshore sailors from the same club The Board of the Transpacific Yacht Club, organizers of this year's 2225-mile Transpac 50 race from Los Angeles to Honolulu, has accepted an offer from the Storm Trysail Club to award a new team scoring trophy: the Storm Trysail Club Trophy. by Transpacific Yacht Club Posted 26 Mar 13:19 UTC New foiler design with Rolex Sydney Hobart in mind New foiler design with Rolex Sydney Hobart in mind Capable of leading the 30m maxis over the 630 nautical mile course Twelve months work and investment from a highly experienced Australian group has led to the development of a 15.2 m fully foiling design intended for the 2019 RSHYR. by FBVM Foilers Posted 26 Mar 11:25 UTC Shake up Your Perception, It's a Rite of Passage Shake up Your Perception, It's a Rite of Passage Rooster's team has brought its wealth of sailing intel to the world of bigger boats Rooster's team has brought its wealth of sailing intel to the world of bigger boats, heavier loads, fiercer waves and longer passages. This kit is intricately designed to repel the spray, fight the cold and last. by Emma Ralph Posted 26 Mar 09:00 UTC Clipper Race circumnavigators return to paradise Clipper Race circumnavigators return to paradise For China's biggest offshore event British Clipper 2017-18 Race Circumnavigators, Mike Miller (50, from Windsor) and Glenn Manchett (53, from Cambridge), who raced on board the winning Sanya Serenity Coast team, have returned to China's tropical paradise this month by Clipper Round the World Posted 26 Mar 04:30 UTC Am Cup: Video on first World Series event Am Cup: Video on first World Series event Promotional video posted by America's Cup on Cagliari, Sardinia as the first venue the ACWS Promotional video posted by America's Cup on Cagliari, Sardinia as the first venue for the America's Cup World Series for 2020 - but no date on the event, which is tipped for April 2020 by Sail-World.com/nz Posted 25 Mar 23:51 UTC Building the 42m super sailing yacht Vijonara Building the 42m super sailing yacht Vijonara Behind the scene of her design inputs with Nigel Ingram As a former racing sailor and yacht captain, sailing boats are what MCM co-founder Nigel Ingram knows best. He acted as the owner's representative throughout the construction of the 42m sailing yacht Vijonara, 2nd in Andre Hoek's Truly Classic 128 series. by MCM press Posted 25 Mar 16:15 UTC 2019 season of the Russian National Sailing League 2019 season of the Russian National Sailing League Consisting of 3 divisions and 20 stages in new towns The biggest sailing project of Russian Federation, National Sailing League, celebrated its fifth anniversary at the start of First Division's 1st stage in Sochi on last weekend. by Maria Dybunova Posted 25 Mar 16:02 UTC Clipper Race renewes partnership with TIMEZERO Clipper Race renewes partnership with TIMEZERO TIMEZERO by MaxSea announced as Official Navigation Software Supplier to the Clipper 2019-20 Race The eleven strong fleet of 70 ft ocean racing yachts will be equipped with TZ Professional for the 40,000 nm circumnavigation. by Grace Kitching Posted 25 Mar 16:00 UTC RS Aeros at Sarasota One Design Midwinter Regatta RS Aeros at Sarasota One Design Midwinter Regatta Fifth and final regatta of the RS Aero US Winter Series Sunny Sarasota was the setting for the fifth and final regatta of the 2019 RS Aero US Winter Series supported by KO Sailing. Despite the tropical location, wind patterns were disrupted by the Cyclone Bomb event up north. by David Solnick Posted 25 Mar 10:13 UTC St. Thomas International Regatta overall St. Thomas International Regatta overall Squalls sent windy curve balls across the courses on the final day Clouds and a couple of squalls sent windy curve balls across the courses set for the 50-plus boats racing in the 46th St. Thomas International Regatta (STIR). STIR, long known as the 'Crown Jewel of Caribbean Yacht Racing' by Carol Bareuther Posted 25 Mar 07:18 UTC The Ocean Race: New race team set to enter The Ocean Race: New race team set to enter The Mirpuri Foundation announced they will be entering a race team in The Ocean Race As part of the launch of The Ocean Race broadcast live from Alicante, Paulo Mirpuri of the Portuguese based The Mirpuri Foundation announced they will be entering a team, rather than just sponsoring an entry. by Richard Gladwell/Sail-World.com/nz Posted 24 Mar 23:35 UTC Famous martini Famous martini Shaken, not stirred - we're talking about the Sayonara Cup Ah huh. So that would make it shaken, not stirred. Right. Now what we are referring to is the recent running and winning of the Sayonara Cup, which we featured last week in Left Languishing. by John Curnow, Editor, Sail-World AUS Posted 24 Mar 21:00 UTC Kinsale Frank Godsell March League day 2 Kinsale Frank Godsell March League day 2 Sailed in a delightful 15 knot breeze The promised light winds never materialised and the second week of the Frank Godsell sponsored, March League, was sailed in a delightful 15 knot breeze. by Dave O'Sullivan Posted 24 Mar 19:58 UTC Ian Williams claims M32 European Series warm-up Ian Williams claims M32 European Series warm-up GAC Pindar team led from day one The British six time Match Racing World Champion and defending M32 European Series champion and his crew of Richard Sydenham, Pete Nicholas and Will Alloway led from day one of this three day event. by M32 Series Posted 24 Mar 18:34 UTC J/70 Sevastopol International Cup announcement J/70 Sevastopol International Cup announcement A brand new sailing event will be held in September The project organizers promise participation by international teams from Europe, Asia, and across the world. Simply apply to the National Sailing League in Moscow, see links below. You do not have to bring your own boat, just fly in with your crew! by J/Boats Posted 24 Mar 17:49 UTC North Sails Weekly Debrief North Sails Weekly Debrief St Barths Bucket, Melges World League Preview, World Champ Insights, Downwind Sails The annual St Barths Bucket had their first race today, with a full weekend of superyacht sailing ahead. Hear why this “must do” Corinthian regatta is a truly unique event. by North Sails Posted 24 Mar 12:00 UTC Inside Melges: The March Issue Inside Melges: The March Issue Details of clinics and latest fleet news Time to start thinking about the season ahead! Melges put together a story in anticipation of the year ahead. Watch the latest MC video, get excited for top regattas, read about the new boat design, and learn how we can help you meet your racing goals. by Melges Performance Sailboats Posted 24 Mar 09:00 UTC 2019 Fireball Worlds set for Montreal 2019 Fireball Worlds set for Montreal An exciting change from the recent past The 2019 Fireball World Championship will take place in Montreal. In an exciting change from the recent past, this year's sailing venue will be in a major urban centre, promising a tremendous array of activities when the sailing is done. by Joe Jospe Posted 24 Mar 07:19 UTC St. Thomas International Regatta day 2 St. Thomas International Regatta day 2 Leads lengthened, leads overtaken Some of the 50-plus boats racing on the second day of the 46th St. Thomas International Regatta (STIR), stretched their class leads. Others overtook fellow class competitors to jump into the lead. by Carol Bareuther Posted 24 Mar 05:51 UTC America's Cup: DutchSail seeks public support America's Cup: DutchSail seeks public support America's Cup Challenger, DutchSail has announced a crowdfunding campaign to supplement other fund America's Cup Challenger, DutchSail has announced a crowdfunding campaign to supplement other fundraising and sponsorship. The team have gone to Dutch individuals and corporates looking for a promise of 100 euros per month for 24 months. by Richard Gladwell/Sail-World.com/nz Posted 23 Mar 23:35 UTC The Ocean Race: Duo want to revive Kiwi legacy The Ocean Race: Duo want to revive Kiwi legacy The Volvo 65 is an excellent opportunity to attract younger generation Kiwi sailors Bianca Cook, who sailed aboard the mixed crew entry Turn the Tide on Plastic in the 2017/18 Volvo Ocean Race voiced her interest in promoting a Kiwi entry, Friday morning (NZT) during the global launch for The Ocean Race from Alicante, Spain. by Richard Gladwell/Sail-World.com/nz Posted 23 Mar 23:32 UTC Vikings on the ascent Vikings on the ascent M32 European Series Sanremo warm-up day 2 Once again Sanremo defied the forecasters for day two of the warm-up event for the 2019 M32 European Series. While zero wind was predicted, a southwesterly filled in, perfectly timed for today's guest racing and had built to 9-10 knots for the start. by M32 Series Posted 23 Mar 18:45 UTC The Nations Trophy: A new exciting regatta year The Nations Trophy: A new exciting regatta year For all Swan One Design Yachts In 2017, Nautor's Swan launched the pivotal The Nations Trophy as a focal biennial event in the world of Swan One Design activity. by Nautor's Swan Posted 23 Mar 11:41 UTC 49erFX women setting the standard 49erFX women setting the standard Something very special occurring in the fleet The 49erFX fleet, while young by most standards, has produced and nurtured some of the world's best female sailors. We take a look at what makes the class and women involved so special. by Drew Malcolm Posted 23 Mar 08:53 UTC St. Thomas International Regatta day 1 St. Thomas International Regatta day 1 A great day of racing for over 50 boats Caribbean perfect sailing conditions spelled a great day of racing for the 50-plus boats competing in the first day of the 46th St. Thomas International Regatta (STIR), which takes place through Sunday. by Carol Bareuther Posted 23 Mar 08:51 UTC M32 European Series: GAC Pindar edges ahead M32 European Series: GAC Pindar edges ahead M32 newbie Inga Racing Team claims first bullet The nimble M32s came into their own on the first day of the San Remo warm-up event for the 2019 M32 European Series, when the featherweight one design catamarans were able to pick themselves up and provide fair by M32 Series Posted 22 Mar 21:40 UTC Four dinghies put through their paces in Valencia Four dinghies put through their paces in Valencia D-Zero, Laser, Melges 14 and RS Aero at Sea Trials From 11-15 March 2019, the D-Zero, Laser, Melges 14 and RS Aero were put through their paces at Sea Trials for the Men's and Women's One Person Dinghy Equipment for the Paris 2024 Olympic Sailing Competition. by World Sailing Posted 22 Mar 20:15 UTC 12 Metre World Championship preview 12 Metre World Championship preview Event will hark back to America's Cup days in Newport When the 12 Metre World Championship comes to Newport, R.I. this summer (July 8-13), the significance of the venue will not be lost on sailing buffs, or for that matter, on sports historians in general. by Barby MacGowan Posted 22 Mar 18:48 UTC 11th Hour Racing: 2nd Annual Urban Water Challenge 11th Hour Racing: 2nd Annual Urban Water Challenge 11th Hour Racing and Bluewater promote human ingenuity to tackle urban water threats In honor of World Water Day and the 2019 theme, 'leaving no one behind', 11th Hour Racing and Bluewater Group announced the second annual Urban Water Challenge, a global innovation competition that empowers entrepreneurs to deploy water technologies. by 11th Hour Racing Posted 22 Mar 16:19 UTC Mirabaud Sailing Video Award 2019 Mirabaud Sailing Video Award 2019 The 2019 dates are confirmed The annual Mirabaud Sailing Video Award celebrates the best sailing videos produced each year across the world and their authors. Building on the lessons learned from the first two editions, the competition continues to evolve and refine its rules. by Mirabaud Sailing Video Award Posted 22 Mar 15:32 UTC Your Personal Best Your Personal Best Mens and womens bestsellers You liked it. We noticed. Chosen for their impeccable performance and outstanding quality, these bestsellers have been chosen by you. by Nick Houchin Posted 22 Mar 12:00 UTC Next stage in multi-million pounds funding bid Next stage in multi-million pounds funding bid For Artemis Technologies led project A Belfast-based bid led by Artemis Technologies has received funding from a major seedcorn programme that could see tens of millions of pounds pumped into its plans to decarbonise maritime transportation. by Simon Cunningham Posted 22 Mar 11:52 UTC Swan One Designs Yachts to start new regatta year Swan One Designs Yachts to start new regatta year A new league goes in the circuit: Swan One Design North European League In 2017, Nautor's Swan launched the pivotal The Nations Trophy as a focal biennial event in the world of Swan One Design activity. by Nautor's Swan Posted 22 Mar 11:32 UTC Building an 18th century Gajeta part 4 Building an 18th century Gajeta part 4 A merger of CNC parts, epoxy resin and traditional skills A gajeta is a traditional design of small open fishing boat but as they are raced competitively, an enterprising naval architect decided to make one using modern epoxy techniques. In this instalment, the computer-generated design is taking shape. by Jake Kavanagh Posted 22 Mar 09:23 UTC Irish luck at Monaco J/70 Winter Series, Act V Irish luck at Monaco J/70 Winter Series, Act V St Patrick's Day victory goes to Soak Racing Organized by the Yacht Club de Monaco, in collaboration with technical clothing supplier SLAM, the regattas were important for J/70 one-design teams to prepare for the season. by J-boats Posted 22 Mar 08:30 UTC Blitz, Spirit of Juno win Round the Rocks Race Blitz, Spirit of Juno win Round the Rocks Race 2019 St. Thomas International Regatta kicks off Friday Ten boats had a great chance to warm up and shake down during today's Round The Rocks race, a one-day circumnavigation of the neighboring 19 square mile island of St. John. by Carol Bareuther Posted 22 Mar 06:12 UTC