Connecting Baltic Rim countries through sailing Connecting Baltic Rim countries through sailing The Nord Stream Race rauns from 23rd June to 5th July The Nord Stream Race will take place from June 23rd to July 5th. Five sailing clubs representing five countries will participate in the 1,000-mile race from Kiel to Copenhagen, Stockholm and Helsinki until they reach their destination in St. Petersburg. by Nord Stream Race Posted 25 May 08:01 UTC Menorca 52 Super Series Sailing Week day 4 Menorca 52 Super Series Sailing Week day 4 Quantum Racing lead into final day From a long day that finally yielded just one race, Quantum Racing emerged with an increased lead at the top of the leaderboard of the Menorca 52 Super Series Sailing Week. by 52 Super Series Posted 25 May 07:24 UTC Star Western Hemisphere Championship day 3 Star Western Hemisphere Championship day 3 Carl Buchan leads at Day 3 One piece of advice that sailors can typically agree on is the more time spent on the water, the better you'll do. While that may be true for the majority of sailors, Carl Buchan has been proving so far at the Star Western Hemisphere Championship by San Diego Yacht Club Posted 25 May 06:31 UTC GC32 Villasimius Cup day 2 GC32 Villasimius Cup day 2 GC32 leader tie as Villasimius turns up the volume While windy Thursday was in fact windless, on what the forecasters were predicting would be windless Friday Villasimius switched on its wind machine, allowing the full schedule of five races to be held and tired crew to come ashore by GC32 Racing Tour Posted 25 May 06:03 UTC 2019 Cetilar M32 European Series Pisa day 1 2019 Cetilar M32 European Series Pisa day 1 GAC Pindar faces French threat on light opening day The opening day of the Cetilar M32 European Series in Pisa, Italy could hardly have been trickier as a gentle 4-7 knot sea breeze wafted across the course. by M32 Series Posted 24 May 23:50 UTC One Ocean SAILING Champions League day 2 One Ocean SAILING Champions League day 2 New leader after second day of One Ocean SAILING Champions League After a second busy day at the One Ocean SAILING Champions League, the team from Switzerland's Bodensee Regattaclub leads the provisional classification with two more days of racing due to be held. by Yacht Club Costa Smeralda Posted 24 May 23:29 UTC Azzurra had a difficult day at 52 Super Series Azzurra had a difficult day at 52 Super Series Recovering positions after receiving a penalty Azzurra recovered positions after receiving a penalty in today's only race managing to place seventh after a wait for breeze that stretched to the late afternoon. Quantum is in the lead followed by Platoon. by Giuliano Luzzatto Posted 24 May 23:09 UTC Normandy Channel Race day 6 Normandy Channel Race day 6 The unbearable sprint finish The competitors are on the home straight. With all the Class40s now sailing in the English Channel bound for Ouistreham via the Cotentin Peninsula, it is impossible to announce the future champion of this anniversary edition. by Sirius Events Posted 24 May 16:27 UTC DF95 Nationals at Eastbourne DF95 Nationals at Eastbourne A bumper entry of 60 boats representing six nations With a bumper entry of 60 boats there were several key points for this weekend, be there in plenty of time for breakfast otherwise the amazing catering ladies will run out of eggs and the other thing is you'll need a comfy chair. by Tim Long Posted 24 May 15:08 UTC Eurosaf Club Sailing Europeans day 2 Eurosaf Club Sailing Europeans day 2 Wind, sun and great sailing on Lake Maggiore The thermal wind brought the sailors to the starting line on time. 12 races were conducted until late in the afternoon. by EUROSAF Club Sailing European Championship Posted 24 May 14:20 UTC Anna and Ian join line-up for Midsummer Match Cup Anna and Ian join line-up for Midsummer Match Cup Williams and Östling: a part of elite match racing for over a decade Anna Östling is one of the biggest names in Swedish sailing and has led her team to two Women's World Championship victories, 2014 and in 2016. This year her team Team Anna has a chance at going for the hat-trick. by Fabian Bengtsson Posted 24 May 13:49 UTC Classics class announced for Rolex Big Boat Series Classics class announced for Rolex Big Boat Series The July 31 deadline to enter is fast approaching The July 31 deadline to enter Rolex Big Boat Series is fast approaching, and a whole new class of boat is now invited to attend. The crown jewel of St. Francis Yacht Club's racing calendar since its inaugural 1964 event. by St. Francis Yacht Club Posted 24 May 12:33 UTC EFPT Las Dunas Costa Brava day 3 EFPT Las Dunas Costa Brava day 3 Antoine Albert on top of the game Day 3 at the Las Dunas Costa Brava, here at the Camping las Dunas, kicked off with the second tow-in qualification fleet, to determine the five remaining riders that would compete in the final. by EFPT Posted 24 May 10:23 UTC Laser Europeans at Porto day 4 Laser Europeans at Porto day 4 Burton remains top of the open rankings After eight races completed, Australian Olympic champion Tom Burton remains in first place in the Laser Standard category, followed by British and best European Lorenzo Chiavarini. by Teresa Marques Posted 24 May 08:35 UTC New in Genoa Sail Furling New in Genoa Sail Furling Facnor LS/LX/RX available at upffront.com We've said it before, and we'll say it again: here at Upffront we are passionate about lighter, faster and safer sailing. As a result, we are constantly searching for performance orientated solutions that will optimise sailing for all. by Kerri Robson Posted 24 May 08:00 UTC RS Aeros at Orthodocks YC Prague Regatta RS Aeros at Orthodocks YC Prague Regatta Along with RS Teras and RS Vareos in the Czech Republic The venue is famous more for its beautiful views of Prague than perfect conditions for racing! They took care of us even on the shore outside the racing time with snacks and the wonderful grill. by Czech RS Aero Class Association Posted 24 May 07:01 UTC Medemblik Regatta Nautical Festival day 3 Medemblik Regatta Nautical Festival day 3 Olympic future of windfoil surfing tested at the Medemblik Regatta The third day of the Medemblik Regatta had all the ingredients for a happy day of sailing. Nice wind conditions, lots of sun and exciting racing. A perfect day to start two new classes at the regatta by Medemblik Regatta Posted 24 May 06:38 UTC First Yacht 53: 17 metres of sheer sensation First Yacht 53: 17 metres of sheer sensation Set to make her preliminary series of tacks early this autumn Benefiting from the "First" legacy of 40 years at sea, the eagerly awaited First Yacht 53 will make her preliminary series of tacks early this autumn. The First Yacht 53 is a high-end sailing yacht marrying luxury and performance by Beneteau Posted 24 May 05:21 UTC Star Western Hemisphere Championship day 2 Star Western Hemisphere Championship day 2 A slow start in San Diego It's been a slow start for the Star Western Hemisphere Championship as unfavorable conditions swept through San Diego yesterday, postponing the start of the regatta due to high wind and seas. by San Diego Yacht Club Posted 24 May 04:19 UTC One Ocean SAILING Champions League day 1 One Ocean SAILING Champions League day 1 Perfect weather for the first day in Porto Cervo The One Ocean SAILING Champions League got off to a perfect start with optimal weather conditions that allowed 12 races to be held, completing 4 of the 15 flights scheduled. by Yacht Club Costa Smeralda Posted 24 May 04:11 UTC Azzurra wins a race then suffers Azzurra wins a race then suffers Light and dark at Menorca 52 Super Series Sailing Week Azzurra light and dark: after winning today's first race she dropped back in the day's second and third races and is now second overall in the provisional results at the Menorca 52 Super Series. by Giuliano Luzzatto Posted 23 May 23:14 UTC Menorca 52 Super Series Sailing Week day 3 Menorca 52 Super Series Sailing Week day 3 A tight fit at the top: one point separates top three On an uncompromising, very much one-sided race course off Mahón, Quantum Racing proved the top scoring boat at the Menorca 52 SUPER SERIES Sailing Week to take the overall lead at the first circuit regatta of 2019 by one single point. by 52 Super Series Posted 23 May 21:38 UTC Normandy Channel Race day 5 Normandy Channel Race day 5 The god of the winds, Aeolus, has made his big comeback There is absolutely no comparison between today's conditions out on the racetrack in the Normandy Channel Race and those of yesterday. Aeolus has made his big comeback, dishing out a 6/8-knot W'ly wind across the northern sector of the Celtic Sea. by Sirius Events Posted 23 May 21:04 UTC GC32 Villasimius Cup day 1 GC32 Villasimius Cup day 1 First win to Ben Ainslie and his INEOS Rebels UK team The opening day of the GC32 Villasimius Cup, the first event on the 2019 GC32 Racing Tour saw a stiff southwesterly buffeting the ten GC32 catamarans while moored in the Marina di Villasimus as their crews prepared for the season's first encounter. by GC32 Racing Tour Posted 23 May 20:22 UTC Maxi Edmond de Rothschild returns to the ocean Maxi Edmond de Rothschild returns to the ocean Time to take the plunge at her Lorient base There is no doubt that the large offshore multihull season is up and running! Following on from Actual Leader last week, Macif yesterday, today was the turn for the Maxi Edmond de Rothschild to return to the ocean this at her Lorient base. by Gitana Posted 23 May 18:40 UTC Monofoil Gonet kicks off 2019 sailing season Monofoil Gonet kicks off 2019 sailing season The crew is looking forward to putting the boat through its paces Lessons learned during the Gonet Monofoil's maiden season have been applied during a winter refit that saw the team increase the foils by 20% and reduce the weight of the foiling machine. by Monofoil Gonet Posted 23 May 14:06 UTC 140 yachts for the RORC Myth of Malham Race 140 yachts for the RORC Myth of Malham Race A notable entry is the 53ft ketch Gipsy Moth IV This bank holiday weekend, 140 yachts, with over 900 crew from all over the world, will be competing in the Royal Ocean Racing Club's Myth of Malham Race. by Louay Habib Posted 23 May 12:40 UTC Positive Harris ready for Solitaire URGO Le Figaro Positive Harris ready for Solitaire URGO Le Figaro GBR's Will Harris has had his setbacks during preparations Keel damage early in the first major race for the new Figaro Bénéteau 3 in late March has left Harris' Hive Energy out of action in the boatshed for most of the intense build-up period. by François Quiviger Posted 23 May 12:37 UTC Eurosaf Club Sailing Europeans day 1 Eurosaf Club Sailing Europeans day 1 Great sailing on Lake Maggiore in Ascona, Switzerland After a short waiting period in the morning, the sailors were called before mid-day to prepare for the races and sail to the spot near the Brissago Islands. by ICARUS Sports Posted 23 May 12:09 UTC EFPT Las Dunas Costa Brava day 2 EFPT Las Dunas Costa Brava day 2 Tow-in Qualification Round 1 Light offshore winds, flat water and clear skies provided a perfect arena for the first tow-in qualification round. The ten riders of round one, spun through some training runs to adjust the course and to warm-up and the competition was launched by EFPT Posted 23 May 10:47 UTC Laser Europeans at Porto day 3 Laser Europeans at Porto day 3 Exciting fight for the European title with gold fleet already defined The wind returned to make matters better for the organization, and once again, the planned regatta schedule was fulfilled in full, with the addition of two more regattas. by Teresa Marques Posted 23 May 10:46 UTC Strongest fleet assembles for GC32 Racing Tour Strongest fleet assembles for GC32 Racing Tour At the southeasternmost tip of Sardinia The 2019 GC32 Racing Tour sets sail on the 23rd with ten of the one design flying catamarans completing in Sardinia at the GC32 Villasimius Cup. by GC32 Racing Tour Posted 23 May 08:57 UTC RS Aeros at the Aalsmeer Spring Regatta RS Aeros at the Aalsmeer Spring Regatta A great start for the beautiful season in the Netherlands Our first Dutch RS Aero regatta of the season took place on the Westeinderplassen. This year we shared the event with the Mustos and the FDs with a nice triangle-loop course. by Karlijn Van Den Boogaard & Arwin Bos Posted 23 May 08:31 UTC Star Western Hemisphere Championship day 1 Star Western Hemisphere Championship day 1 All races were canceled due to inclement weather All races were canceled today for day one of the Star Western Hemisphere Championship due to inclement weather. The decision was made by the Race Committee and supported by Regatta Chair John Burnham. by San Diego Yacht Club Posted 23 May 07:26 UTC MACIF Trimaran back at sea MACIF Trimaran back at sea Better performance and more reliable Just a few days after the MACIF trimaran left the cargo ship that brought it back from Pointe-à-Pitre, in mid-January, it was sent to the yard for a refit, where it has spent nearly four months in the expert hands of the MACIF technical team. by Trimaran MACIF Posted 23 May 07:06 UTC Menorca 52 Super Series Sailing Week day 2 Menorca 52 Super Series Sailing Week day 2 Racing had to be cancelled for the day The forecast light sea breeze failed to materialise today for the 11-strong fleet of TP52s at the Menorca 52 SUPER SERIES Sailing Week, and so racing had to be cancelled for the day. by 52 Super Series Posted 22 May 22:11 UTC Normandy Channel Race day 4 Normandy Channel Race day 4 Rounding the Tuskar Rock At around 15:00 hours French time this Wednesday afternoon, two protagonists rounded the Tuskar Rock course mark, the iconic ‘summit' that rewards an ascent of the north face of the Normandy Channel Race. by Sirius Events Posted 22 May 22:06 UTC Medemblik Regatta Nautical Festival day 2 Medemblik Regatta Nautical Festival day 2 Light and shifty winds keep RS:X classes on shore for an extra hour It's a difficult day for sailors and race committee. Light and shifty winds kept the RS:X classes on shore for an extra hour. The sailors of the Hansa class manage to race an extra race and the day closes in sunny conditions. by Medemblik Regatta Posted 22 May 19:10 UTC Cetilar M32 European Series Pisa preview Cetilar M32 European Series Pisa preview High octane, hull flying catamaran racing returns to Italy This will be the first event of the 2019 M32 European Series that subsequently visits the Netherlands and Sweden, before returning to Italy for the final event of the season on Lake Garda, immediately prior to the 2019 M32 World Championship by M32 Series Posted 22 May 16:46 UTC From concept to reality: The Melges IC37 Class From concept to reality: The Melges IC37 Class 20 boats will converge on the start line this month The Melges IC37 Class has transformed from concept to reality. On Friday, May 31, 20 boats will converge on the starting line for the very first time. by Melges IC37 Class Posted 22 May 15:00 UTC