Olympians and UK dinghy champions clash Olympians and UK dinghy champions clash Bashes and banter in eSailing Demonstration Event We're all stuck at home, we're all itching to go sailing, yet our boats are out of bounds. There was only one thing for it - virtual sailing! by Mark Jardine Posted 2 Apr 16:03 UTC Calling clubs and classes Calling clubs and classes All sailing organisations encouraged to share their 2020 plans It's true there is little racing to look forward to at present, but Sail-World.com still sees this as a great time for class organisations and sailing clubs to publicise their news and plans for 2020. by The Sail-World.com team Posted 2 Apr 15:17 UTC The Ocean Race The Ocean Race The current health crisis sweeping the world is challenging all of us to contribute The international crisis caused by the COVID-19 virus has impacted communities, families and individuals around the world. by Peter Rusch, The Ocean Race Posted 2 Apr 14:21 UTC RS Sailing Newsletter RS Sailing Newsletter Still open and ready to make a splash on the day you get back on the water! The last few weeks have been unprecedented for RS Sailing. We wanted to let you know that we are still open and we're ready to make a splash on your day if you are pining to get back out on the water! by RS Sailing Posted 2 Apr 14:00 UTC World Sailing Presidential Newsletter World Sailing Presidential Newsletter Extensive dialogue with the IOC on the future of the Tokyo 2020 Olympics I would like to thank all of our Member National Authorities, the Medical Commission and organisers working closely and swiftly with the World Sailing team to adapt, change and communicate as fast as possible. by Kim Andersen, President World Sailing Posted 2 Apr 13:18 UTC World Sailing cancelled Hempel WC Series Final World Sailing cancelled Hempel WC Series Final World Sailing and JSAF discussing future events at Enoshima World Sailing's Board of Directors and the Japan Sailing Federation agreed on the cancellation following the IOC and Tokyo 2020 Organising Committee's decision to postpone the Tokyo 2020 Olympic Games. by World Sailing Posted 2 Apr 12:49 UTC Meet INEOS TEAM UK Sailing Team Coach Rob Wilson Meet INEOS TEAM UK Sailing Team Coach Rob Wilson The role long-term Rob Wilson has been sailing most of his life, and competed against (and beat) Ben Ainslie during an Optimist World Championship in Japan when he was 12 years old. by INEOS TEAM UK Posted 2 Apr 11:44 UTC Free Video Chapters of The Boat Whisperer Free Video Chapters of The Boat Whisperer Each week on Rooster's social media channels We like to think the Boat Whisperer Series contain a few things worth listening to. Over the coming weeks Rooster will be sharing a selection of chapters totally free of charge to keep you thinking about your sailing. by Rooster Sailing Posted 2 Apr 11:00 UTC Zhik & Crew Kit partner with RWYC Lonely Rock Race Zhik & Crew Kit partner with RWYC Lonely Rock Race A stunning range of quality Race Clothing developed to celebrate the event The Royal Western Yacht Club have announced 'Zhik' as their Official Clothing Partner for the Lonely Rock Race and 'Crew Kit' of Cowes as their Official Branding & Clothing Provider for the race. by Adrian Gray Posted 2 Apr 10:36 UTC A first-time varnishing experience A first-time varnishing experience Contender gets a deck makeover, and the garage is inadvertantly decorated too After sailing my Contender for a year at Hythe and Saltwood Sailing Club, and then Bough Beech Sailing Club for their Icicle Series over the winter, my Contender's deck varnish was looking somewhat worse for wear. by Daniel Hollands Posted 2 Apr 09:30 UTC Imperial Poona Yacht Club virtual Tiffin Imperial Poona Yacht Club virtual Tiffin All Fools' Tiffin held with the assistance of Zoom Now 1st April has passed it is worth recording that on that day the Imperial Poona Yacht Club held what was possibly the first virtual annual dinner of any yacht club. by Jeremy Atkins Posted 2 Apr 06:16 UTC America's Cup timing opportune for Kiwi tourism America's Cup timing opportune for Kiwi tourism "The Cup looks like a very good investment right now as it's going to give NZ a big shop window" "If we didn't have the Cup here, you'd be really scratching your head to come up with an idea to kick-start the tourism industry. The Cup has an event profile that very few other events have." by Radio NZ Posted 2 Apr 01:40 UTC The first episode of On Course The first episode of On Course Exciting new series that takes a regular look at the sailing world Welcome to the first episode of On Course, our exciting new series that takes a regular look at the sailing world. by Matt Sheahan Posted 1 Apr 11:54 UTC Join upffront.com on the Foredeck Join upffront.com on the Foredeck Get a free 50 Euro voucher when you join this exclusive club With the launch of the all-new upffront.com website we are also pleased to present the Foredeck Club, exclusively for boat owners who are serious about their sailing. by Phil Anniss Posted 1 Apr 11:00 UTC Oman Sail appoints new CEO Oman Sail appoints new CEO David Graham stepping down from his role after 11 successful years After eleven years of exceptional service and leadership, David Graham will be stepping down from his role as CEO of Oman Sail on April 1, 2020. by Oman Sail Posted 1 Apr 09:33 UTC 2020 Atlantic Cup cancelled due to COVID-19 2020 Atlantic Cup cancelled due to COVID-19 Atlantic Cup Kids programming will be made available virtually It is with great regret that Manuka Sports Event Management announces the unavoidable cancellation of the 2020 Atlantic Cup, which was scheduled to take place June 5-21. by Julianna Barbieri Posted 1 Apr 09:07 UTC Star class makes dramatic return for Tokyo 2021 Star class makes dramatic return for Tokyo 2021 Surprise reinstatement in the Olympic sailing competition With the Tokyo Olympics being delayed for a year, a little-known clause in the World Sailing Constitution has been activated, leading to reinstatement of the Star class in the Olympic sailing competition. by Mark Jardine Posted 1 Apr 00:00 UTC America's Cup: Far-off dream but a great challenge America's Cup: Far-off dream but a great challenge 'We will come through this and we will all be stronger for it' - Ben Ainslie “We will come through this and we will all be stronger for it. At times like these we all need a light at the end of the tunnel and, for us, that's the America's Cup.” by Mark Reason/Stuff.co.nz Posted 31 Mar 23:34 UTC Doyle Sails News - March/April 2020 Review Doyle Sails News - March/April 2020 Review Doyle Sails News - March/April 2020 Review covering all the latest updates on racing and cruising Doyle Sails News - March/April 2020 Review looking at the Hugo Boss campaigns, more on Doyle's Structured Luff technology, Cruising Code sails, visit Doyle Sails Palma and an update from the Superyacht Challenge Antigua and more. by Doyle Sails Posted 31 Mar 21:06 UTC 2020 ORC Europeans postponed to May 2021 2020 ORC Europeans postponed to May 2021 The Organizers are deeply thankful to all owners and crews Due to the spread of the COVID-19 pandemic that is hitting the world so hard, the Rolex Capri Sailing Week Organizing Authority, in agreement with Italian Sailing Federation, ORC and the International Maxi Association, has decided to postpone the Regatta. by ORC Media Posted 31 Mar 17:34 UTC Olympic postponement creates new challenges Olympic postponement creates new challenges Latest Sail-World newsletter from David Schmidt in the USA After much debate, hand-wringing, and tough decision-making, the International Olympic Committee and the Japanese organizers of the XXXII Olympiad have announced that the Tokyo 2020 Olympics will be postponed by one year due to the novel coronavirus. by David Schmidt Posted 31 Mar 17:00 UTC 1830 demanding and tactical miles 1830 demanding and tactical miles 51st edition of the Solitaire du Figaro to start on 30th August 2020 It looks like being a fascinating programme with four legs to be raced, three of which are 500 miles long and more, which is the sort of racing the sailors love. They will then face a final 24-hour run to complete this three-week long marathon. by La Solitaire URGO Le Figaro Posted 31 Mar 15:17 UTC Melges 24 Worlds date under consideration Melges 24 Worlds date under consideration IM24CA has been working to find solution to holding the event International Melges 24 Class Association has been working to find solution, that will have positive effects both for our association and sailors, such as finding the way still to have the Worlds in 2020. by IM24CA Posted 31 Mar 15:08 UTC 23rd Match Race Germany postponed to September 23rd Match Race Germany postponed to September It cannot be held on its traditional and scheduled Pentecost date this year The 23rd edition of Match Race Germany cannot be held on its traditional and scheduled Pentecost date this year. We have to hoist the "postponement flag" because of the Corona pandemic. by Match Race Germany Posted 31 Mar 13:25 UTC Rolex Capri Sailing Week postponed Rolex Capri Sailing Week postponed The Organizing Authority has decided to postpone the Regatta to the 2021 edition Due to the spread of the COVID-19 pandemic that is hitting the world so hard, the RCSW Organizing Authority, in agreement with FIV, ORC and IMA, has decided to postpone the Regatta to the 2021 edition. by Rolex Capri Sailing Week Posted 31 Mar 13:19 UTC The Ocean Race: 20 teams registered in two fleets The Ocean Race: 20 teams registered in two fleets There's a total of 20 teams registered on The Ocean Race website, paying an initial €5000 fee Two divisions have been announced for the 2021/22 race, now The Ocean Race. There's a total of 20 teams registered on The Ocean Race website, each paying an initial registration fee of €5,000. by Richard Gladwell/Sail-World.com/nz Posted 31 Mar 12:22 UTC 21 knots upwind in a Moth! 21 knots upwind in a Moth! Amazing on-board video from Dylan Fletcher sailing in December Back in the depths of December Dylan Fletcher was learning how to hike and sit out at over 21 knots upwind in training on Portland Harbour. This video taken from the bowsprit shows just how extreme this is... by Dylan Fletcher Posted 31 Mar 12:13 UTC EFPT Tour plan changes for 2020 EFPT Tour plan changes for 2020 The COVID-19 situation has led to certain adaptations As the COVID-19 situation is continuing to expand across the world, the extend of which people, businesses and the whole economic systems are affected, becomes more and more obvious. It has led to certain adaptations concerning the 2020 tourplan. by EFPT Posted 31 Mar 11:25 UTC The crème of UK dinghy racing virtually set The crème of UK dinghy racing virtually set For live eSailing demonstration event On Wednesday 1st April at 15:00, the RYA and YachtsandYachting.com will be hosting a 'live' eSailing demonstration event. Attracting the crème of UK dinghy racing talent, the event promises to be a real showdown in virtual and tactical skills. by Emma Slater Posted 31 Mar 10:33 UTC Emirates Team NZ online store still open all hours Emirates Team NZ online store still open all hours The official ETNZ clothing store is open for online shopping and can take your order any time The good news is that our the ETNZ online clothing store remains live for our fans around the world to order great Emirates Team New Zealand clothing product. by Emirates Team NZ Shop Posted 31 Mar 07:30 UTC Iconic Olympic class regattas in Virtual Regatta Iconic Olympic class regattas in Virtual Regatta Including the Trofeo Princesa Sofia Iberostar and Kiel Week World Sailing, the International Federation for the sport, and Virtual Regatta, the world-leading digital sailing platform, are launching several iconic Olympic class regattas in the eSailing world. by World Sailing Posted 31 Mar 05:07 UTC KZ Racefurlers - first choice for top race yachts KZ Racefurlers - first choice for top race yachts Furling systems and their attendant foresails have been one of the standout developments of the last KZ Marine's designs and builds some of the world's best-performing sail furling units for race yachts. They are found at the sharp end of most Grand Prix inshore and offshore yachts like the AC75, mini maxi, TP52, super maxi, VO65, and IMOCA 60 by Sail-World.com/nz Posted 31 Mar 04:55 UTC WIN £150: Rooster Home Hacks Competition WIN £150: Rooster Home Hacks Competition Have a spare minute or two? Have a spare minute or two? Fancy winning £150 worth of Rooster Kit? All from the comfort of your own home, we want to know your most ingenious marine-related hack, trick or tit-bit. by Rooster Posted 30 Mar 17:07 UTC The World Sailing Show: Programme 4 The World Sailing Show: Programme 4 Aiming to bring some light relief from the terrible pandemic We have stunning images of Caribbean sailing, big boat action from the 52 Super Series in Cape Town and we check in with the America's Cup defenders Emirates Team New Zealand in Auckland. by Sunset+Vine TV Posted 30 Mar 12:57 UTC New dates for Tokyo 2020 announced New dates for Tokyo 2020 announced Olympic and Paralympic Games to be held 23 July - 8 August 2021 The IOC, IPC, the Tokyo 2020 Organising Committee, the Tokyo Metropolitan Government and the Government of Japan today agreed new dates for the Games of the XXXII Olympiad, in 2021. by International Olympic Committee Posted 30 Mar 12:23 UTC Meet the GKA team Meet the GKA team Kitesurfers showing each other closeness and support around the world We're living through difficult times, with so many of us on a global COVID-19 lockdown, staying safe and healthy has become our primary concern, checking the wind forecast has suddenly dropped right down on the list of priorities. by GKA Posted 30 Mar 12:10 UTC 2020 Bol d'Or Mirabaud cancelled 2020 Bol d'Or Mirabaud cancelled After evaluating various options for maintaining or rescheduling the event Due to the progression of COVID-19, we have taken the decision to cancel the 2020 Bol d'Or Mirabaud, scheduled to take place June 13 and 14. by Bol d'Or Mirabaud Posted 30 Mar 11:37 UTC What does sailing mean to you? What does sailing mean to you? We'll be publishing the most inspiring stories to help weather the storm Things feel pretty strange at the moment. We're going through unprecedented and tough times. Haven't we all dreamed about getting on a boat and sailing away from it all? Sailing is what keeps us going! by The YachtsandYachting.com & Sail-World.com team Posted 30 Mar 10:24 UTC FLY - the foiler for the foiling generation FLY - the foiler for the foiling generation Dan Leech has designed a foiler for kids who want to fly. The idea behind the FLY was to create a simple kids foiler that can be used as the very starting point for a pathway down the foiling track. A lot of kids these days just simply want to go fast! by Dan Leech Posted 30 Mar 08:09 UTC The newest fast 30, by Farr The newest fast 30, by Farr The Mumm 30 as it was originally known, was designed by Farr The Mumm 30 as it was originally known, was designed by Farr. This is another crackerjack 30-footer from Farr Yacht Design; this time in conjunction with Bret Perry's Hyperform Yachting. by John Curnow, Editor, Sail-World AUS Posted 29 Mar 21:00 UTC