Paris2024: Kiwis ready to race in Marseille Paris2024: Kiwis ready to race in Marseille Kiiws hope time spent preparing in Marseille pays off when Olympic competition starts on Sunday The New Zealand sailing team is raring to go and hoping their time spent preparing in Marseille - as well as a touch of opening ceremony magic - pays off when Olympic competition starts in a few days. by Eduan Roos/Yachting New Zealand Posted 27 Jul 02:50 NZST Olympic Diary: July 27 - Light winds forecast Olympic Diary: July 27 - Light winds forecast The 2024 Olympic Sailing Regatta starts tomorrow, Sunday when the Womens Windsurfer face the starter The 2024 Olympic Sailing Regatta starts tomorrow, Sunday when the Womens Windsurfer face the starter at 1213hrs, for the first of four races to be sailed in their Event, on Day 1. by Richard Gladwell/Sail-World.com/nz Posted 26 Jul 23:39 NZST 2024 Noakes Sydney Gold Coast Yacht Race preview 2024 Noakes Sydney Gold Coast Yacht Race preview This year's race promises thrilling competition and exceptional seamanship The Noakes Sydney Gold Coast Yacht Race is set to start on July 27, 2024 at 1300hrs. Hosted by the Cruising Yacht Club of Australia (CYCA), this year's race promises thrilling competition and exceptional seamanship. by Cruising Yacht Club of Australia Posted 26 Jul 21:00 NZST 57th Governor's Cup Day 3 57th Governor's Cup Day 3 Petersen (USA) and Tapper (AUS) set for the semis The 2021 and 2023 Governor's Cup winner, Jeffrey Petersen (USA), again went undefeated in today's round robin racing to stay on top of the leaderboard with a near-perfect score-line of 18 wins and one loss. by Susan Kenney Posted 26 Jul 16:20 NZST Olympic Diary: July 26 - Good breeze to open Olympic Diary: July 26 - Good breeze to open The opening few days of the Paris2024 Sailing Olympics should be sailed in fresh winds The long range weather forecast from Predictwind promises fresh breezes blowing from the west, for the opening stanzas of the Paris2024 Sailing Olympics. The regatta starts with the Mens and Womens Skiffs which will sail their Medal Race on Thursday. by Richard Gladwell/Sail-World.com/nz Posted 26 Jul 00:36 NZST 2024 Open Skiff Worlds at Lake Garda preview 2024 Open Skiff Worlds at Lake Garda preview 302 sailors from 14 nations set to compete at Circolo Vela Arco After the World Sailing Youth Worlds, Garda Trentino is once again the world reference point for youth sailing, this time for the OpenSkiff class, the single-handed dinghy appreciated by the very young because it is fast and manoeuvrable; in a word, fun. by Elena Giolai Posted 27 Jul 07:37 NZST RS21 selected for the ASEAN Cup RS21 selected for the ASEAN Cup Ideal for multi-location format as six boats can be packed into one shipping container The ASEAN Cup will start the first leg of the competition in Melaka, Malaysia in October, before it moves onto Shenzhen, China in November and then Koh Kong, Cambodia in March 2025. The RS21 is the ideal fit for this multi-location format. by RS Marine Group Posted 27 Jul 04:00 NZST Fast-pace predicted for Roschier Baltic Sea Race Fast-pace predicted for Roschier Baltic Sea Race Forecasters are predicting record breaking conditions Just two days before the start of the Roschier Baltic Sea Race weather forecasters are predicting record breaking conditions with big breeze arriving during the 635-mile race. by RORC Press Posted 27 Jul 03:10 NZST 21st International Canoe Worlds day 4 21st International Canoe Worlds day 4 The result of the New York Challenge Cup remains in the balance After another long day of delays the result of the New York Challenge Cup remains in the balance. The match was a tense affair the Germans were fielding a team of light air specialists so the minimal 5-6 knots on the course had them as a slight favourite. by Chris Hampe Posted 26 Jul 20:59 NZST Olympic Sailing Events Explained Part 6 Olympic Sailing Events Explained Part 6 Erwan Fischer, Clément Pequin, Odile van Aanholt & Annette Duetz describe the Men's & Women's Skiff The Men's and Women's Skiff events at Paris 2024 will use the 49er and 49er FX classes. France's Erwan Fischer & Clément Pequin and Dutch duo Odile van Aanholt & Annette Duetz give us the low-down on the boats they'll be racing. by World Sailing Posted 26 Jul 20:30 NZST Seldén Mast unveils Foldable Mast Climbing Step Seldén Mast unveils Foldable Mast Climbing Step Unfolds easily and has a spring-loaded locking system Seldén Mast is proud to announce the launch of its innovative Foldable Mast Climbing Step. Designed with convenience and safety in mind, this new addition to Seldén's product lineup is set to enhance the way sailors maintain their vessels. by Seldén Mast Posted 26 Jul 20:00 NZST Paris2024: Jo Aleh named as a flag bearer Paris2024: Jo Aleh named as a flag bearer Olympic Gold and Silver medaist Jo Aleh has been named as a flag bearer for the NZ team Track cyclist Aaron Gate and sailing athlete Jo Aleh have been named flag bearers for the New Zealand Team at the Paris 2024 Olympic Games. by NZ Olympic Committee (Edited) Posted 26 Jul 10:47 NZST The Transat CIC After Movie The Transat CIC After Movie The brilliant return of a legendary race For the first time in eight years, the "mother of transatlantic races" returned to the ocean racing calendar. An event dear to the hearts of all sea lovers as The Transat CIC has made history. by The Transat CIC Posted 26 Jul 07:40 NZST Roschier Baltic Sea Race - How to follow the race Roschier Baltic Sea Race - How to follow the race 40 boats will take the start just after midday Organised by the Royal Ocean Racing Club with the Offshore Racing Alliance, 40 boats ranging in size from 9.45m to 26.53m will take the start just after midday. by RORC Press Posted 26 Jul 07:19 NZST America's Cup: Coaching Corner - Rob Wilson America's Cup: Coaching Corner - Rob Wilson INEOS Britannia have the deep-experience of Rob Wilson, now in his third America's Cup campaign Every team has employed elite-level coaches and for INEOS Britannia, the Challenger of Record, they have the deep-experience of Rob Wilson, now in his third America's Cup campaign with the British team. by Magnus Wheatley, America's Cup Posted 26 Jul 02:47 NZST Adapting to New Rules and an Unprecedented Cycle Adapting to New Rules and an Unprecedented Cycle The role of Data Technology at Paris 2024 Every Olympic cycle is unique, bringing its own unique obstacles. Who has adapted to the challenges most effectively? That only becomes clear as four-years of hard work and dedication explode in a flurry before our eyes over less than two weeks! by Cyclops Marine Posted 25 Jul 23:00 NZST Olympic Sailing Events Explained Part 5 Olympic Sailing Events Explained Part 5 The iQFoil is the new Olympic windsurfing class for men and women The iQFoil is the new Olympic windsurfing class. Israel's Sharon Kantor and The Netherlands' Luuc van Opzeeland tell us all about the successor to the RS:X. by World Sailing Posted 25 Jul 20:30 NZST Allen Hardware Powers Elite Athletes in France Allen Hardware Powers Elite Athletes in France In the 49erFX, 49er, ILCA 7, Nacra 17, and Formula Kite classes We're proud to support a selection of athletes from different nations, all of whom are competing in France at the pinnacle of dinghy and kitesurfing competition. by Allen Posted 25 Jul 19:00 NZST 57th Governor's Cup Day 2 57th Governor's Cup Day 2 Callahan (USA): The comeback kid After going 1-5 on Day 1 (Tuesday), Justin Callahan (USA) went 6-1 on Wednesday for an overall score of 7-6 moving him into semi-final contention. by Susan Kenney Posted 25 Jul 16:13 NZST 21st International Canoe Worlds day 3 21st International Canoe Worlds day 3 Even the party-goers of the fleet had to take an early night Racing was brought forward for the International Canoes at Travemünder Woche; with a first warning signal scheduled for 09:30 even the party-goers of the fleet took an early night. The forecast was for a north westerly that would be strong. by Chris Hampe Posted 25 Jul 07:55 NZST Olympic Diary: July 25, 2024 - First impressions Olympic Diary: July 25, 2024 - First impressions The weather and sailing conditions in Marseille look to be brilliant We are three days out from the start of competition in the 2024 Olympic Sailing Regatta in Marseille, and are starting Sail-World's 2024 Sailing Olympic coverage. by Richard Gladwell/Sail-World.com/nz Posted 25 Jul 02:24 NZST SailGP Canada - Against all Odds SailGP Canada - Against all Odds How the Canadian team navigated the tumultuous water of their first season New video from the Canada SailGP team tracking their progression through SailGP - all the highs - and learning experiences - on the inception of the team and how the team navigated the tumultuous water of their first season in SailGP. by Canada SailGP Team Posted 25 Jul 02:18 NZST IKA events update September-December 2024 IKA events update September-December 2024 The KiteFoil World Series will kick off in Traunsee, Austria Although all eyes are currently set at the Olympic Games where kiteboarding is making its first Games appearance 4-9 August 2024 in Marseille, it is worth to take a look at the competitions in the second half of the year! by International Kiteboarding Association Posted 25 Jul 00:29 NZST ETNZ Deck T-shirt is light and comfortable ETNZ Deck T-shirt is light and comfortable ETNZ Deck cotton T-shirt is a light and comfortable men's T-shirt for everyday use The ETNZ Deck T-shirt is a light and comfortable men's T-shirt for everyday use, characterised by a very pleasant 'feel'. Wearing natural cotton, you will feel 'cuddled' by its softness. Men's Stretch Cotton T-Shirt. Available online or in Barcelona. by America's Cup Store Posted 24 Jul 20:35 NZST Tiwal's 10th anniversary regatta highlights Tiwal's 10th anniversary regatta highlights The go-anywhere inflatable sailboat's 10th anniversary regatta The Tiwal Cup returned on 18th May 2024. This year's regatta was extra special for the small sailboat as it was the Cup's 10th edition! by Marie Duval Posted 24 Jul 20:30 NZST Olympic Sailing Events Explained Part 4 Olympic Sailing Events Explained Part 4 The foiling Nacra 17 is the Mixed Multihull at Paris 2024 The Italian team and defending Olympic champions, Ruggero Tita and Caterina Banti, run us through the foiling Nacra 17, which is the Mixed Multihull at Paris 2024. by World Sailing Posted 24 Jul 20:30 NZST 57th Governor's Cup Day 1 57th Governor's Cup Day 1 Last year's finalists, Petersen (USA) and Tapper (Aus), shine With all four semi-finalists from last year back in town, it should come as no surprise that two of them — last year's winner Jeffery Petersen (USA), and runner-up Cole Tapper (AUS) — are currently tied for the lead on six wins (and no losses) each. by Susan Kenney Posted 24 Jul 20:16 NZST 21st International Canoe Worlds day 2 21st International Canoe Worlds day 2 Another long frustrating day of waiting on the water for over 6 hours Day 2 of the Championships was another long frustrating day of waiting with only two races sailed despite all boats being on the water for over 6 hours. by Chris Hampe Posted 24 Jul 19:25 NZST America's Cup: Alinghi and Red Bull reveal America's Cup: Alinghi and Red Bull reveal One of the best-kept secrets in sport has been how the two technological innovators work together Two of the biggest names in their fields – Alinghi and Red Bull – have joined forces to aim for the win in the 37th America's Cup. Despite a tradition of secrecy in the Cup environment, the partners have opened up about how they're working together. by Alinghi Red Bull Racing Media Posted 24 Jul 12:37 NZST From Hvar to Paris 2024 From Hvar to Paris 2024 The Olympic Games are unique The Olympic Games are unique. Coming once every four years, it can be a once in a lifetime sporting opportunity. For the small Croatian island of Hvar, Paris 2024 is a first, as the island's first-ever Olympian will be competing, and he's a sailor. by Mark Jardine Posted 24 Jul 07:00 NZST 21st International Canoe Worlds day 1 21st International Canoe Worlds day 1 Travemünder Woche hosts on the Baltic shores of Germany The 21st International 20 square meter Canoe World Championships kicked off in boisterous conditions on the first Monday of Travemünder Woche on the Baltic shores of Germany. by Chris Hampe Posted 24 Jul 06:55 NZST Entries soar for Roschier Baltic Sea Race 2024 Entries soar for Roschier Baltic Sea Race 2024 Sailors from at least 20 countries will be racing in the world's latest '600-mile' offshore race Organised by the Royal Ocean Racing Club with the Offshore Racing Alliance, the second edition of the 635-mile race has attracted boats from all over Scandinavia, Europe and the United States of America. by Louay Habib / RORC Posted 24 Jul 06:17 NZST The new J/40 The new J/40 Offshore speed, comfort and ease J/Boats and J/Composites are pleased to announce the New J/40, an offshore-capable, high performance cruising yacht capable of double-digit speeds with exceptional comfort, both in port and at sea. by Frederic Bouvier Posted 24 Jul 06:00 NZST Ben Ainslie looking forward to Preliminary Regatta Ben Ainslie looking forward to Preliminary Regatta One of the most watched teams in the Louis Vuitton 37th America's Cup has been INEOS Britannia Undoubtedly one of the most watched teams in the Louis Vuitton 37th America's Cup has been the Challenger of Record, INEOS Britannia who, from the very start, have placed design innovation at the heart of their campaign. by Magnus Wheatley/America's Cup Media Posted 24 Jul 00:19 NZST Olympic Sailing Events Explained Part 3 Olympic Sailing Events Explained Part 3 Men's and Women's Kite is a brand-new event at Paris 2024 Men's and Women's Kite is a brand-new event at Paris 2024. Singapore's Max Mader and the USA's Daniela Moroz tell us all about the fastest sport at the Summer Games. by World Sailing Posted 23 Jul 20:30 NZST America's Cup: Only 30 days until Cup start America's Cup: Only 30 days until Cup start 30 days is a blip in the overall campaign which signals that racing is just about to begin Emirates Team NZ starts end point of three-and-a-half-year campaign, with racing is about to begin in 30 days in the third and final Preliminary Regatta. by Emirates Team New Zealand Posted 23 Jul 13:02 NZST SailGP: New T-Foils push speed record over 55kts SailGP: New T-Foils push speed record over 55kts SailGP's in-development T-Foils have already broken the league's racing speed record SailGP's in-development T-Foils have already broken the league's racing speed record, with Canada clocking a top speed of 101.98 km/h (55kts) during tests in San Francisco. The fastest by an AC75 is 53.4kts, set in a race. by SailGP Posted 23 Jul 11:15 NZST Vaikobi looking forward to the Paris 2024 Olympics Vaikobi looking forward to the Paris 2024 Olympics Proud of all the Vaikobi athletes who will represent their country on the big stage To all these athletes and many others athletes who will be using our gear in Paris, we feel privileged that you trust us to provide you with the highest performing gear to help you achieve your goals at the Games. by Vaikobi Ocean Performance Posted 23 Jul 08:15 NZST British Classic Week overall British Classic Week overall 8mR Anne Sophie and 6mR Sioma are overall winners It was a week of two halves in terms of the weather at this year's British Classic Week hosted by the British Classic Yacht Club, but when the results were in it was 6mR Sioma and 8mR Anne Sophie who took home the overall regatta trophies. by Helen Porter Posted 23 Jul 02:15 NZST Pocketspace Marine styling Zen Pocketspace Marine styling Zen Pocketspace Marine have recently upgraded the interior of a Dufour 520 Grand Large design Laura and Chloe from Pocketspace Marine have recently upgraded the interior of a Dufour 520 Grand Large yacht. The brief was to create a standout interior of the seven year old design by Italian Umberto Felci, without any structural alteration. by Pocketspace Marine Posted 22 Jul 21:26 NZST Olympic Sailing Events Explained Part 2 Olympic Sailing Events Explained Part 2 The 470 is the Mixed Dinghy at Paris 2024 The 470 is the Mixed Dinghy at Paris 2024. Germany's Anna Markfort and Simon Diesch give us details on the longest serving boat in the Olympic fleet. by World Sailing Posted 22 Jul 20:30 NZST GSC 2027 Presentation and Press Conference GSC 2027 Presentation and Press Conference At the Real Club Náutico de Vigo on Tuesday I am excited to invite you to the Real Club Náutico de Vigo for the presentation of the 2027-2028 edition of the Global Solo Challenge from its new host city of Vigo and its new host port and partner, the Real Club Náutico de Vigo. by Global Solo Challenge Posted 22 Jul 18:00 NZST Youth Worlds: Kiwis struggle at Lake Garda Youth Worlds: Kiwis struggle at Lake Garda Kiwis struggle at Lake Garda - three in top 10 after a good start on regatta opening day New Zealand sailors struggled at the just concluded Youth World Championships sailed at Lake Garda, northern Italy. Three crews placed within the top ten in a regatta contested by 70 nations. by Richard Gladwell/Sail-World.com Posted 22 Jul 12:52 NZST Final stage of Clipper 2023-24 Race underway Final stage of Clipper 2023-24 Race underway The fourteenth and final race departs from Oban, Scotland The fourteenth and final race of the epic 40,000nm Clipper 2023-24 Round the World Yacht Race got under way at 1500 LT, from Oban, Scotland today, 21 July. by Karla Graves Posted 22 Jul 08:28 NZST 49er, 49erFX and Nacra 17 Junior Worlds overall 49er, 49erFX and Nacra 17 Junior Worlds overall ISicilian Blondies dominate final day to win first FX Junior World title It was a two-team dual in the 49erFX atop the standings heading into the final day of racing. Katharina Schwachhofer with Elena Stoltze (GER) leading Sofia Giunchiglia with Giulia Schio (ITA) by just a few points. by Alexia Lahoud Posted 22 Jul 08:26 NZST ACO 13th Musto Skiff Worlds overall ACO 13th Musto Skiff Worlds overall Sam Pascoe wins, Rob Richardson and Danny Boatman complete the podium After five days of racing at this year's ACO 13th Musto Skiff World Championship at Weymouth and Portland, British sailor Sam Pascoe kept his cool under pressure as the event favourite to win the 2024 Worlds Title. by Jamie Hilton Posted 22 Jul 07:21 NZST Rolex TP52 World Championship Rolex TP52 World Championship Gladiator overcame elite competition with an impressive demonstration of precision The Rolex TP52 World Championship is the highlight of the 52 SUPER SERIES, the world's premier monohull Grand Prix racing circuit. 2024 was contested by 10 teams representing seven nationalities and four continents. by Quinag Posted 22 Jul 07:11 NZST America's Cup: Rigs and Sail sheeting analysed America's Cup: Rigs and Sail sheeting analysed America's Cup analyst Tom Morris (Mozzy Sails) looks at two aspects of the AC75 developments America's Cup analyst Tom Morris (Mozzy Sails) looks at two aspects of the AC75 developments - the rigs - and visits North Sails and Southern Spars facilities in UK. by Mozzy Sails Posted 22 Jul 02:29 NZST