Ibiza JoySail 2023 Day 1 Ibiza JoySail 2023 Day 1 Majestic J Class take centre stage on opening day The J Class took centre stage on the opening day of Ibiza JoySail 2023. Svea and Topaz were the first to stretch their legs in the superyacht race that closes the Mediterranean season. by Ibiza JoySail Posted 27 Sep 18:46 UTC 5.5 Metre World Championship at Porto Cervo Day 3 5.5 Metre World Championship at Porto Cervo Day 3 Artemis fight back, John B moved up to third after winning the last race of the day Artemis put in the best performance on day 3 of the 2023 5.5 Metre World Championship at the Yacht Club Costa Smeralda, Porto Cervo, Sardinia, to pull back to within three points of event leaders Aspire. by Robert Deaves Posted 27 Sep 17:51 UTC Nick Moloney joins Canada Ocean Racing Nick Moloney joins Canada Ocean Racing As double-handed sailing partner alongside Scott Shawyer for Transat Jacques Vabre Scott Shawyer, president, and skipper of Canada Ocean Racing, continues his journey towards becoming the first Canadian to finish the Vendée Globe by announcing Nick Moloney as his coach and double-handed sailing partner for the Transat Jacques Vabre 2023 by Canada Ocean Racing Posted 27 Sep 17:49 UTC EUROSAF series of events in September EUROSAF series of events in September Three European Class Championships have been sailed under the EUROSAF umbrella 2023 EUROSAF BENETEAU First 27 SE & Seascape27 European Single-Handed Championship: 13-17 September; Svendborg, Denmark by Doris Gstatter / EUROSAF Posted 27 Sep 16:34 UTC Barton Carbon Tiller Extensions Barton Carbon Tiller Extensions We spoke to Lee from CF by LandL to find out more about the range Barton Marine have launched a technically enhanced range of strong, lightweight and colourful Carbon Tiller Extensions suitable for all dinghy types. We spoke to Lee from CF by LandL during the Southampton International Boat Show to find out more. by Mark Jardine Posted 27 Sep 13:00 UTC Halifax to host ROCKWOOL Canada Sail Grand Prix Halifax to host ROCKWOOL Canada Sail Grand Prix First ever Canadian SailGP to take place June 1-2, 2024 Halifax has been selected as the first-ever city in Canada to host a Sail Grand Prix. The inaugural ROCKWOOL Canada Sail Grand Prix will take place June 1-2, 2024. by SailGP Posted 27 Sep 12:09 UTC Cup Spy Sept 26: Defence comes into focus Cup Spy Sept 26: Defence comes into focus Emirates Team NZ sailed their AC75 for the first time in over a month at the Defence venue Emirates Team NZ sailed their AC75 for the first time in over a month, with co-helmsman Nathan Outteridge saying after the session that the Kiwis had shifted their focus to understanding the nuances of the venue by Richard Gladwell/Sail-World NZ Posted 27 Sep 11:49 UTC Pushing the boundaries of design Pushing the boundaries of design Director of Experimental Design, Matteo Alfieri's vision for the future Following Henri-Lloyd's 'Same Planet, Different World' campaign launch, we speak to Director of Experimental Design, Matteo Alfieri to give his insights into the design process of the new Forth Jacket, challenges faced, and his vision for the future. by Henri-Lloyd Posted 27 Sep 11:00 UTC Melges 15 Class announces European Winter Series Melges 15 Class announces European Winter Series Cascais, Portugal is set to welcome the class The picturesque coastal town of Cascais, Portugal, known as an iconic sailing venue on the west coast of Europe, is set to welcome the fastest-growing one-design sailing class, the Melges 15. by Morgan Kinney Posted 27 Sep 10:34 UTC Delamare to “embark” children on global adventure Delamare to “embark” children on global adventure Philippe told us about educational program he has designed in connection with his sporting challenge Philippe Delamare's Actual 46 Mowgli, with its stunning orange hull, rests peacefully at the dock. She is about to set off on a circumnavigation with her skipper, an adventure that will last nearly six months. by Margherita Pelaschier / Global Solo Challenge Posted 27 Sep 10:32 UTC Youth and Womens teams train on AC40 simulator Youth and Womens teams train on AC40 simulator AC40 training has begun for the fast-coming next generation of foiling talent With twelve teams entered for the Youth and Puig Women's America's Cup competitions in Barcelona in 2024, AC40 training has begun for the fast-coming next generation of foiling talent. by America's Cup Media Posted 27 Sep 10:22 UTC Baltic 111 Raven foiling trials completed Baltic 111 Raven foiling trials completed Reaching sustained speeds in the high twenties Early sailing trials for the foil-assisted Baltic 111 Raven have been described as 'very successful' as the super-lightweight sloop showed impressive reliability and reached sustained speeds in the high 20s during 10 consecutive days of sailing. by Baltic Yachts Posted 27 Sep 06:28 UTC Zhik turns 20! Zhik turns 20! 20 Years of Innovation and Success Two decades ago, Zhik embarked on a remarkable journey fuelled by passion for innovation, commitment to excellence, and unrivalled dedication to sailors and water sports people worldwide. by Zhik Posted 26 Sep 18:36 UTC 5.5 Metre World Championship at Porto Cervo Day 2 5.5 Metre World Championship at Porto Cervo Day 2 Aspire seizes the lead Aspire (POL 17, Mateusz Kusznierewicz, Przemyslaw Gacek, Edward Wright) has taken the lead at the 2023 5.5 Metre World Championship at the Yacht Club Costa Smeralda, Porto Cervo, Sardinia, after two more races on Tuesday, in very different conditions. by Robert Deaves Posted 26 Sep 18:34 UTC McIntyre Ocean Globe Yacht drifting mariner rescue McIntyre Ocean Globe Yacht drifting mariner rescue 90 miles off Dakar in Pirate waters! At 12:09 UTC, Outlaw AU (08) / Captain Campbell Mackie, contacted McIntyre Ocean Globe race headquarters stating they'd come in contact with a sole male drifting in a 20ft canoe, 90nm off the coast of Dakar. by Ocean Globe Race Posted 26 Sep 18:20 UTC Sea4All, inclusive sailing in Barcolana 2023 Sea4All, inclusive sailing in Barcolana 2023 A week full of inclusion in the most crowed sailing race in the world Barcolana - the international sailing regatta - which is also a wonderful festival of the city, of the sea, the wind - is now on its 55th edition and will be held in Trieste on October 8th.... for all. by Tiliaventum Posted 26 Sep 17:53 UTC Navigating the 2024 Caribbean Sailing Circuit Navigating the 2024 Caribbean Sailing Circuit A journey through paradise, kicking off with Grenada Sailing Week The Caribbean Sailing Association (CSA) is thrilled to welcome sailors from around the world to experience the exhilarating 2024 Caribbean Sailing Circuit. by Caribbean Sailing Association Posted 26 Sep 17:39 UTC L'Occitane en Provence: good vibes from Clarisse L'Occitane en Provence: good vibes from Clarisse The young French skipper got to grips a little bit more with her IMOCA during the Défi Azimut The young French skipper got to grips a little bit more with her IMOCA L'Occitane en Provence alongside her co-skipper Alan Roberts at the end of their second race together, the Défi Azimut. by L'Occitane Sailing Team Posted 26 Sep 17:17 UTC Strambapapà wins the Melges 24 regatta in Trieste Strambapapà wins the Melges 24 regatta in Trieste Melges 24 European Sailing Series 2023 at Yacht Club Adriaco's International Sailing Week The Gulf of Trieste didn't betray Melges 24 teams at the International Sailing Week 2023, where the 10th event of the 2023 Melges 24 European Sailing Series took place, valid also as the Melges 24 Adriaco 2023 and Italian Melges 24 Tour ACT 4. by International Melges 24 Class Association Posted 26 Sep 15:56 UTC DFDS supports women at sea DFDS supports women at sea With sponsorship for duo in Transat Jacques Vabre race World-record-holding offshore sailor Pamela Lee and co-skipper Tiphaine Ragueneau hope to make waves with the support of sponsor DFDS as they prepare for the 30th annual Transat Jacques Vabre race. by DFDS Posted 26 Sep 15:40 UTC Greenslade, Brady round out Bermuda Gold Cup fleet Greenslade, Brady round out Bermuda Gold Cup fleet Entrant list complete with Bermuda National Champion and past America's Cup tactician The lineup for the Royal Bermuda Yacht Club's Bermuda Gold Cup, a World Championship event of the World Match Racing Tour scheduled Oct. 2-7, is complete, with all 16 entrants confirmed. by Royal Bermuda Yacht Club Posted 26 Sep 15:10 UTC Racing news for North America this week Racing news for North America this week Global Solo Challenge and Ocean Globe Race updates, SailGP news As the season's first atmospheric river starts to gain steam here in the Pacific Northwest, I find myself day dreaming about the two around-the-world races that are currently unfurling. by David Schmidt Posted 26 Sep 15:00 UTC J Class pair line up in Ibiza J Class pair line up in Ibiza Topaz and Svea set at the third edition of the Ibiza JoySail regatta J Class pair Topaz and Svea will line up over the next four days on the beautiful waters off Ibiza and Formentera as they compete at the third edition of the Ibiza JoySail regatta for Maxi and Supermaxi yachts. by J Class Association Posted 26 Sep 14:55 UTC Gstaad Yacht Club Centenary Trophy 2023 preview Gstaad Yacht Club Centenary Trophy 2023 preview Organizers are setting up to welcome crews and boats lining up for the 12th edition Back in 2011 the Gstaad Yacht Club launched a regatta, unique in its genre, reserved to boats that are one hundred or more years old, and over the years, the Centenary Trophy has grown to become a familiar "rendez-vous" at the Voiles de Saint Tropez. by Gstaad Yacht Club Posted 26 Sep 14:35 UTC Global Team Racing Regatta 2023 overall Global Team Racing Regatta 2023 overall Newport Harbor Yacht Club defend title Saturday 23rd September saw the final 12 races of the second round robin completed to establish the final places in the Semi-finals, Queen Mary Reservoir delivered just perfect team racing conditions. by Royal Thames Yacht Club Posted 26 Sep 11:59 UTC America's Cup: 40th anniversary of Australian win America's Cup: 40th anniversary of Australian win Today, September 26th is the 40th anniversary of Australia II's win in the America's Cup off Newport Today, September 26th is the 40th anniversary of Australia II's win in the America's Cup off Newport, Rhode Island - handing the New York Yacht Club their first ever defeat since the first defence in 1870 by Richard Gladwell Sail-World.com/nz Posted 26 Sep 11:24 UTC La Boulangère Mini Transat Start La Boulangère Mini Transat Start Heading to the Canary Islands! After being postponed for 24 hours due to adverse weather conditions forecasted off Cape Finisterre on Wednesday, the first leg of La Boulangère Mini Transat set sail on Monday, September 25th, at 13:38. by La Boulangère Mini Transat Posted 26 Sep 09:47 UTC GWA Wingfoil World Cup Dakhla day 3 and 4 GWA Wingfoil World Cup Dakhla day 3 and 4 First wave world champions crowned in Dakhla The US's Moona Whyte and Cape Verde's Wesley Brito won the first-ever world titles in the Wave discipline on the GWA Wingfoil World Tour in Dakhla, Morocco. by Ian MacKinnon Posted 26 Sep 08:53 UTC SailGP and Women's Sports Group join forces SailGP and Women's Sports Group join forces WSG to provide advisory services on commercial partnerships In a year that has seen explosive growth in the interest and investment of women's sport, the Women's Sports Group (WSG) is joining forces with SailGP, the world's most exciting racing on water, to supercharge its game-changing Women's Pathway. by SailGP Posted 26 Sep 08:06 UTC Cup Spy Sept 25: The twists and turns of testing Cup Spy Sept 25: The twists and turns of testing Two teams sailed on Monday - Alinghi off Barcelona and Luna Rossa off Cagliari Two teams sailed on Monday - Alinghi Red Bull Racing off Barcelona, continuing their AC40 development program from last week. Luna Rossa resumed sailing off Cagliari, in their LEQ12 test boat. The Swiss are expected to switch to their AC75 soon. by Richard Gladwell/Sail-World NZ Posted 26 Sep 08:05 UTC 5O5 Pre-Worlds and North Americans 5O5 Pre-Worlds and North Americans San Francisco Bay locals win in fleet of 60 boats Racing concluded on Sunday, September 24, for the 2023 5O5 Pre-Worlds and North American Championships at St. Francis Yacht Club. by St. Francis Yacht Club Posted 26 Sep 04:23 UTC 5.5 Metre World Championship at Porto Cervo Day 1 5.5 Metre World Championship at Porto Cervo Day 1 Epic opening day in Sardinia After winning the Scandinavian Gold Cup here on Sunday, on Monday The Jean Genie (GBR 43, Peter Morton, Andrew Palfrey, Ruairadh Scott) showed the fleet a clean pair of heels to win the first two races of the 2023 5.5 Metre Worlds. by Robert Deaves Posted 26 Sep 04:06 UTC McIntyre Ocean Globe dodging dreaded doldrums McIntyre Ocean Globe dodging dreaded doldrums Fleet split in three with Pen Duick VI, Translated 9, Maiden UK and Spirit of Helsinki neck & neck It's just two weeks since the 14-strong fleet left Southampton and there's already been a helicopter rescue, diversion, weather warning, no wind, yacht speeds of 19 knots, flying fish, home sicknesses, blown spinnakers, quiche Lorraine and many tweets. by Ocean Globe Race Posted 25 Sep 19:01 UTC Irish RS400 Inlands at Killaloe Irish RS400 Inlands at Killaloe Hurricanes can't the stop racing With the tail end of hurricane Lee sweeping the Island we saw numerous sailing events cancelled this weekend across Ireland. The team at Killaloe Sailing Club decided to go ahead as planned with the hope of getting some racing for the 33 boats entered. by Luke McIlwaine Posted 25 Sep 14:56 UTC MacBrien and Phoenix ready to take flight MacBrien and Phoenix ready to take flight Class40 sailor ready for the Global Solo Challenge William MacBrien, the only Canadian skipper entered in the Global Solo Challenge, is a man of many passions: not only an experienced sailor but also a skydiver who holds two records in Canada, with over 3,000 jumps to his credit. by Margherita Pelaschier / Global Solo Challenge Posted 25 Sep 14:47 UTC IRC Middle East Championships in Dubai preview IRC Middle East Championships in Dubai preview DOSC extends a cordial invitation to sailing enthusiasts, supporters, and the community at large The Dubai Offshore Sailing Club (DOSC) is excited to announce its prestigious role as the host of the annual IRC Middle East Championships. by Dubai Offshore Sailing Club Posted 25 Sep 14:09 UTC Barcolana55 ready to kick off with over 250 events Barcolana55 ready to kick off with over 250 events The world's largest regatta, kicking off on 29th September The world's largest regatta, kicking off on 29th September, was presented today, as per tradition, by the President of the Società Velica di Barcola e Grignano, Mitja Gialuz, and by the President of Generali, Andrea Sironi. by Barcolana Posted 25 Sep 13:48 UTC Cape Horn Hall of Fame inductees 2023 Cape Horn Hall of Fame inductees 2023 4 Whitbread/Volvo/Ocean Race Veterans and 2 record-breaking female solo circumnavigators inducted Les Sables d'Olonne home to the Cape Horn Hall of Fame witnessed the induction of 6 new names to its honours board during the opening of a new clubhouse dedicated to the history of this most famous of all Capes and the sailors who have rounded it. by International Association of Cape Horners Posted 25 Sep 13:43 UTC Eurosaf 69F European Champions overall Eurosaf 69F European Champions overall Fin1Racing with Allan Norregaard, Janne Jarvinen, Iago Lopez win the title The enchanting scenario of Puntaldia, Sardinia, witnessed an exhilarating showcase of sailing excellence during the first ever Eurosaf 69F European Championship. by 69F Sailing Posted 25 Sep 12:58 UTC Ibiza JoySail 2023 Preview Ibiza JoySail 2023 Preview Putting the finishing touches to the superyacht season This time next week, Ibiza JoySail 2023 will be in full swing. The third edition of the regatta that rounds off the Mediterranean superyacht season will have the largest participation in its history, with a total of fifteen yachts. by Ibiza JoySail Posted 25 Sep 12:51 UTC