America's Cup: Construction Update for June 2019 America's Cup: Construction Update for June 2019 All 84 piles for the Hobson Wharf extension (Luna Rossa base) have been installed, with 12 remaining The Wynyard Edge Alliance, a consortium charged with the construction of the America's Cup bases in Auckland is making good progress as detailed in their report as of the end of June 2019. by Wynyard Edge Posted 17 Jul 00:56 UTC 24th Waller Harris 2-Handed Triangle Race 24th Waller Harris 2-Handed Triangle Race Jersey sees a 16-strong fleet come to the line Although by no means a new phenomenon, there is little doubt that two-handed sailing is reaching new levels of popularity in global yacht racing circles. by Bill Harris Posted 16 Jul 21:20 UTC Cascais 52 Super Series Sailing Week day 1 Cascais 52 Super Series Sailing Week day 1 Quantum Racing execute a typical Cascais race-winning strategy Quantum Racing's three-point aggregate sees them three points clear of three boats - Provezza, Bronenosec and Azzurra - after the first day of racing at this renowned high-wind venue where last year they won the Rolex TP52 World Championship. by 52 Super Series Posted 16 Jul 20:58 UTC Etchells European Championship Etchells European Championship The term Ante-Christ was used a number of times The International Etchells European Championship was hosted by the Royal London Yacht Club and took place over three days on the Solent. 17 boats entered including four youth boats and seven Corinthian boats. by Jan Ford Posted 16 Jul 20:45 UTC Magic Marine Solo Nation's Cup overall Magic Marine Solo Nation's Cup overall Prayers were answered with the sound of the klaxon It had been a memorable evening, the class dinner was a huge success and the applause for class President Doug Latta must have given him a warm feeling. by Will Loy Posted 16 Jul 18:35 UTC Cascais 52 Super Series Sailing Week preview Cascais 52 Super Series Sailing Week preview Alegre looking for a repeat performance Cascais and the Rolex TP52 World Championship was the best regatta last year for Andy Soriano's Alegre and as the British-flagged team return this week to the famous Portuguese strong wind racing arena for the Cascais 52 Super Series Sailing Week by 52 Super Series Posted 16 Jul 17:14 UTC B&G proud to support the Zer0Emissions project B&G proud to support the Zer0Emissions project The race against sea pollution B&G, the world's leading sailing navigation and instrument specialist are pleased to announce their support of the Zer°emission project. Headed up by Samuli Leisti, the goal of the project is to raise awareness of sea pollution. by Gemma Davies Posted 16 Jul 16:00 UTC Transpac News, 12 Metre Words, AC Hall of Fame Transpac News, 12 Metre Words, AC Hall of Fame Latest Sail-World USA newsletter from David Schmidt While summer isn't even half over, the sailing world is being treated to some great offshore racing, starting with the Transatlantic Race 2019, and followed by the Transpacific Yacht Race, which began in a series of pursuit-style starts on July 10. by David Schmidt Posted 16 Jul 15:00 UTC Monaco Classic Week preview Monaco Classic Week preview Stars and Stripes forever! Monaco Classic Week, the Yacht Club de Monaco's biennial flagship event opens in style on Wednesday 11th September with a rendition of America's most famous Sousa march, 'Stars & Stripes forever', performed by the naval military band. by Isabelle Andrieux Posted 16 Jul 13:26 UTC Mirabaud Yacht Racing Image Award jury announced Mirabaud Yacht Racing Image Award jury announced A prestigious international jury will preside over the 10th Mirabaud Yacht Racing Image Award The Mirabaud Yacht Racing Image photo competition has announced the composition of its international jury 2019. Ricardo Pinto, professional sailing photographer and winner of the previous edition, Rob Hodgetts, international sports journalist by Mirabaud Yacht Racing Image Posted 16 Jul 08:10 UTC #NSVictoryList: A trio of 12 Metre World Champs #NSVictoryList: A trio of 12 Metre World Champs North Sails packs the podium in Newport North Sails is proud to add three new world champions to the #NSVictoryList off the back of the 12 Metre Worlds in Newport, RI. Beyond cleaning up on World Champ titles, North Sails outfitted the inventories on 12 of the 14 podium finishers. by North Sails Posted 16 Jul 08:00 UTC The Multi 50 Arkema 4 taking shape The Multi 50 Arkema 4 taking shape Launch being scheduled for Spring 2020 Designed by marine architect Romaric Neyhousser, this innovative trimaran will be skippered by Quentin Vlamynck under the watchful eye of Lalou Roucayrol who manages the project and takes on the role of coach. by Team Arkema Posted 16 Jul 07:09 UTC Rolex Middle Sea Race - Les than 100 days to go Rolex Middle Sea Race - Les than 100 days to go Entries continue to climb with 58 yachts from 17 countries so far The Rolex Middle Sea Race is once again proving to have magnetic appeal, with 58 yachts from 17 countries so far registered for the 2019 edition. Malta's rumour mill reports a number of other boats with logistics in place. by Rolex Middle Sea Race Posted 16 Jul 06:17 UTC Finn Silver Cup practice day Finn Silver Cup practice day Racing starts Tuesday in Anzio The fleet of young Finn sailors in Anzio are ready and waiting to start racing at the 2019 U23 World Championship for the Jorg Bruder Finn Silver Cup. by Robert Deaves Posted 16 Jul 06:15 UTC Gladwell's Line: Sailing sabbatical in Greece Gladwell's Line: Sailing sabbatical in Greece We have spent the past five weeks having a sabbatical in the form of three and a half weeks sailing We have spent the past five weeks having a sabbatical in the form of three and a half weeks sailing and living around the Greek Islands, followed by a few days in Cowes and Ireland. It was a great escape from the sail racing world. by Richard Gladwell, Sail-World.com/nz Posted 16 Jul 02:46 UTC Rescue at sea in Transpac 50 Rescue at sea in Transpac 50 Pyewacket rescues OEX crew in Transpac 50 On the 50th edition of the Transpacific YC's 2225-mile race from LA to Honolulu, at 0200 Pacific Daylight Time this morning the YB tracking system had activated an emergency signal from John Sangmeister's Santa Cruz 70 OEX by Transpacific Yacht Club Posted 16 Jul 01:45 UTC Big boats sustain damage in Transpac - Day 2 Big boats sustain damage in Transpac - Day 2 Santa Cruz 70 activates emergency signal on Day 2 of Transpac, MOD 70 hits UFO At 0200 Pacific Daylight Time this morning the YB tracking system had activated an emergency signal from John Sangmeister's Santa Cruz 70 OEX after she experienced rudder issues and water ingress. Updated to include dockside video after the crews returned by Transpacific Yacht Club Posted 16 Jul 01:14 UTC Hempel Youth Sailing Worlds day 1 Hempel Youth Sailing Worlds day 1 Nacra 15 Youth Olympians come to the forefront in Gdynia Nacra 15 Youth Olympians came to the forefront at the Hempel Youth Sailing World Championships on Monday as racing commenced in Gdynia, Poland. by World Sailing Posted 15 Jul 21:59 UTC Charleston confirmed as Official Finish City Charleston confirmed as Official Finish City The rigorous 3,500-mile Transat 2020 is ocean racing at its best The city of Charleston and race owners OC Sport Pen Duick are pleased to announce that the 2020 edition of The Transat, the world's oldest solo ocean sailing race, will finish in Charleston, South Carolina for the first time in the race's history. by The Transat Posted 15 Jul 20:01 UTC XII Puig Vela Clàssica Barcelona Regatta overall XII Puig Vela Clàssica Barcelona Regatta overall Guia, Argos, Marigan, Fjord III and Moonbeam of Fife win their categories Saturday has been the last day of the 12th Puig Vela Clàssica regatta, which gathered the world elite of classic sailboats, in which the Guia, Argos, Marigan, Fjord III, and Moonbeam of Fife were the winners. by Rosa Salom Posted 15 Jul 19:45 UTC Magic Marine Solo Nation's Cup day 3 Magic Marine Solo Nation's Cup day 3 Wind direction 090 a relief to those learning compass fundamentals Wind direction at 090 which was a relief to all those who are still grabbing the fundamentals of their Tactick compasses. The pin end was busier than a Parisian whore house on pay day. by Will Loy Posted 15 Jul 19:17 UTC Tour Voile ready for Mediterranean Acts Tour Voile ready for Mediterranean Acts The battle is very much alive among the top teams After legs on the North Sea, the English Channel and the Atlantic, three more Acts - equating to six days of racing - are left to play out before the end of the competition on Sunday 21st July. by Tour Voile Posted 15 Jul 18:30 UTC World Match Racing Tour status renewed World Match Racing Tour status renewed Special Event status confirmed by World Sailing The Special Event Agreement, signed with EFB Group, who took over ownership of the WMRT in December 2018, will see World Sailing work actively together with WMRT to promote the global tour which awards the World Sailing Match Racing World Championship. by World Sailing Posted 15 Jul 18:02 UTC Azzurra ready for 52 Super Series Sailing Week Azzurra ready for 52 Super Series Sailing Week The boat flying the Yacht Club Costa Smeralda's burgee is at the dock After two days of training in unusually light conditions for an Atlantic venue, Azzurra, the TP52 owned by the Roemmers family, is ready to fight to the finish of the third event in the 52 Super Series 2019. by Azzurra Posted 15 Jul 16:27 UTC America's Cup Hall of Fame 2019 inductees America's Cup Hall of Fame 2019 inductees Dyer Jones, Henry Racamier and Bill Trenkle Bill Trenkle is among the leaders who exemplifies what racing in the America' Cup symbolizes. He was part of both winning and losing campaigns and had an excellent reputation for his skills and integrity. by Bill Lynn Posted 15 Jul 16:03 UTC Rolex Fastnet Race - Doublehanders on the rise Rolex Fastnet Race - Doublehanders on the rise IRC Two-Handed class has shown steady growth Perhaps it is because people are becoming increasingly time poor, or because it neatly side-steps the problem of keeping a large crew together, but one area of offshore racing undeniably gaining popularity is doublehanding. by James Boyd Posted 15 Jul 15:46 UTC Melges 20 World League European Division overall Melges 20 World League European Division overall Russian Bogatyrs takes back the scepter The 2019 European series of the Melges 20 World League ended today with the completion of the last three races in Riva del Garda, stage in which two new chapters of the Melges 20 Class history have been written. by Melges World League Posted 15 Jul 12:28 UTC Kinsale Yacht Club Bulman Pursuit Kinsale Yacht Club Bulman Pursuit Trays of gourmet seafood and ice buckets full of Heineken after the race A pursuit race can be a fun thing. Instead of all boats starting together, the goal is for all boats to finish together. So, the slow boats head off first and the fastest last. by Dave O'Sullivan Posted 15 Jul 09:57 UTC Finn Silver Cup opening ceremony Finn Silver Cup opening ceremony Jorg Bruder trophy proudly on display in Anzio The U23 Finn World Championship, for the Jorg Bruder Finn Silver Cup, was opened at Circolo della Vela di Roma in Anzio, Italy, on Sunday night under warm Italian sunshine and with great Italian hospitality by Robert Deaves Posted 15 Jul 06:25 UTC Beach party opens the Hempel Youth Sailing Worlds Beach party opens the Hempel Youth Sailing Worlds 66 nations on the beach at Gdynia, Poland The Port of Gdynia was baked in sunshine on Sunday night as the 409 sailors from 66 nations took to the city beach for the opening ceremony of the Hempel Youth Sailing World Championships. by World Sailing Posted 15 Jul 06:13 UTC Nanni - powering innovation and development Nanni - powering innovation and development Inboard powerplant and generator specialist, Nanni, has recently collaborated with Hanse France's inboard powerplant and generator specialist, Nanni, has recently collaborated with Germany's Hanse Yachts on their latest Dehler 29 Cruiser/Racer, and also Dehler 30 One Design. by John Curnow, Editor, Sail-WorldCruising.com Posted 14 Jul 23:28 UTC The Good Oil The Good Oil I've been fortunate enough to have spoken with a lot of terrific sailors This week I've been fortunate enough to have spoken with a lot of terrific sailors and unreal people. So let's just get straight into it then: Our first sailor is none other than the great Tom Slingsby. by John Curnow, Editor, Sail-World AUS Posted 14 Jul 22:00 UTC Magic Marine Solo Nation's Cup day 2 Magic Marine Solo Nation's Cup day 2 Overnight the leader is Charlie Cumbley With the wind from 060 and at about 10 knots there was every reason to be cheerful and the fleet set off after one general recall with Blake Latta's drone leading the fleet to the top mark. by Will Loy Posted 14 Jul 20:31 UTC Tour Voile day 9 Tour Voile day 9 Bastille Day in a gusty offshore breeze off Les Sables d'Olonne Morrison, Quentin Ponroy - who won the Tour when Lorina Limonade dominated in 2016 -and Abdul Rahman Al Mashari - made a perfectly times and positioned start which allowed them to lead at the first mark. by Tour Voile Posted 14 Jul 18:42 UTC RORC Cowes Dinard St Malo Race RORC Cowes Dinard St Malo Race Scarlet Oyster scores the best corrected time of the 170 yachts Multihull Line Honours, and the win under the MOCRA rating rule, went to Thibaut Vauchel-Camus' Multi50 Solidaires En Peloton-Arsep. In the Class40 Division, Luke Berry's Lamotte - Module Création was the winner. by Louay Habib Posted 14 Jul 18:11 UTC Torbay to host J/70 World Championships Torbay to host J/70 World Championships Volunteers are pulling out all the stops for end of August The Royal Torbay Yacht Club are gearing up to host the prestigious J/70 World Championships and its volunteers are pulling out all the stops in staging this great event, set to be one of the top International sailing events being held in the UK this year. by Bob Penfold Posted 14 Jul 17:02 UTC A busy summer for the IMOCA skippers A busy summer for the IMOCA skippers 22 crews working to prepare for the Rolex Fastnet Race In Japan, Benjamin Dutreux has acquired Kojiro Shiraishi's former Spirit of Yukoh and is getting ready to bring her back to Vendée. Finally, Paul Meilhat has just officially registered the first French project for The Ocean Race by IMOCA Globe Series Posted 14 Jul 11:51 UTC One month until SailGP's European debut in Cowes One month until SailGP's European debut in Cowes Global championship to be official opening feature of Cowes Week Teams made up of some of the finest athletes from Great Britain, Australia, China, France, Japan and the United States will compete in the penultimate event of the inaugural 2019 season. by SailGP Posted 14 Jul 08:28 UTC Melges 20 World League European Division day 2 Melges 20 World League European Division day 2 Corinthian team of Siderval keeps setting the pace in Garda The final leg of the Melges 20 World League European circuit goes on in Riva del Garda and Marco Giannini's Italian Corinthian crew of Siderval confirms, after the completion of 5 races, its leadership in the provisional general standings. by Melges World League Posted 14 Jul 08:21 UTC XII Puig Vela Clàssica Barcelona Regatta day 2 XII Puig Vela Clàssica Barcelona Regatta day 2 Cippino, Guia, Argos and Moonbeam take the lead The second day of the 12th Puig Vela Clàssica regatta also started on time at precisely 1:00pm, in a race course area that today presented a different setting. The wind blowing was again from the south-west, but its thermal effect was lower by Rosa Salom Posted 14 Jul 08:08 UTC