America's Cup: Arb Panel rules on expletives America's Cup: Arb Panel rules on expletives The AC Arbitration Panel has declined to proceed further after an expletives complaint An unnamed party has lodged a complaint with the Arbitration Panel for the America's Cup over the exchange between INEOS Britannia skipper, Ben Ainslie and a New Zealand television commentator. by Richard Gladwell/Sail-World NZ Posted 16 Oct 02:45 NZDT Cup Spy - Am Cup: Day 3 - The one that got away Cup Spy - Am Cup: Day 3 - The one that got away Today's scoreline could and should have been 3-1, with the Brits getting a foot in the AC door Today's scoreline could have, should have, been 3-1, with the Brits getting a foot in the door for the first time in this America's Cup. The Brits were still fuming over yesterday's umpiring decision and which they believe handed the Kiwis a race win. by Richard Gladwell, Sail-World NZ Posted 15 Oct 19:59 NZDT Elliott 5.9: Five race winners at Sandspit Elliott 5.9: Five race winners at Sandspit The Burnsco Elliott 5.9 Traveller Series final regatta at Sandspit over the weekend of Oct 5 & 6 The Burnsco Elliott 5.9 Traveller Series final regatta at Sandspit over the weekend of 5th and 6th October was a great success and a fitting end to another successful series. by Gareth Howard Posted 15 Oct 11:28 NZDT America's Cup: Tight race for ETNZ America's Cup: Tight race for ETNZ Race 4 proved to be a real arm wrestle, the tightest race yet. Emirates Team NZ prevailed once again Race 4 proved to be a real arm wrestle, the tightest race yet. Emirates Team New Zealand prevailed once again, with every metre of the lead hard-earned by the team, by Emirates Team NZ Posted 15 Oct 10:58 NZDT Swan One Design Worlds preview Swan One Design Worlds preview A dramatic finale to the ClubSwan Racing season The 2024 ClubSwan Racing circuit will eagerly come together once again for the highly anticipated ClubSwan 50, ClubSwan 36 and ClubSwan 42 grand finale at the Swan One Design Worlds. by ClubSwan Racing Posted 16 Oct 02:04 NZDT Eastern Promise Eastern Promise A recent trip to China to attend the Shuifu Jinshajiang River Regatta proved to be enlightening Travelling around the world to see how sailing is practised is enlightening, and a recent trip to China to attend the Shuifu Jinshajiang River Regatta turned out to be one of the most interesting events I've ever seen. by Mark Jardine Posted 15 Oct 08:00 NZDT Tense and Tight Racing in Barcelona Tense and Tight Racing in Barcelona As Emirates Team New Zealand take fourth Louis Vuitton 37th America's Cup win In a closely fought race that rewarded the most marginal of gains Emirates Team New Zealand took one more point this afternoon in Barcelona with a fourth consecutive victory over INEOS Britannia that advanced them to within three points of victory. by America's Cup Media Posted 15 Oct 05:45 NZDT Ainslie vows to 'keep pushing all the way' Ainslie vows to 'keep pushing all the way' In the 37th America's Cup Match Ben Ainslie, Team Principal and Skipper of INEOS Britannia, has vowed that the team will "keep pushing all the way" in the 37th America's Cup Match. by INEOS Britannia Posted 15 Oct 04:39 NZDT Puig Women's America's Cup heralds a new dawn Puig Women's America's Cup heralds a new dawn As female sailors take centre stage Without doubt, one of the highlights of the summer of sailing in Barcelona, the Puig Women's America's Cup, not only delivered from a sailing standpoint but also heralded a new dawn in women's elite sailing. by America's Cup Media Posted 15 Oct 04:33 NZDT Louis Vuitton 37th America's Cup Day 3 Louis Vuitton 37th America's Cup Day 3 A one-race day in Barcelona, after the wind dropped below the minimum limit on Sunday A one-race day in Barcelona, after the wind dropped below the minimum limit on Sunday after race 3. by Mark Jardine Posted 15 Oct 01:55 NZDT A successful Med Max for UpWind by MerConcept crew A successful Med Max for UpWind by MerConcept crew The only all-female duo in the event made a strong impression Late last week, the UpWind by MerConcept crew, featuring the duo of Anne-Claire Le Berre (France) and Elodie-Jane Mettraux (Switzerland), finished seventh in the inaugural edition of the MedMax, a race between Port-Camargue, France, and Saïdia, Morocco. by MerConcept Posted 14 Oct 23:59 NZDT GKA Kite-Surf World Cup 2024 Ibiraquera Preview GKA Kite-Surf World Cup 2024 Ibiraquera Preview The top riders from across the globe set for Brazil The Qatar Airways GKA Kite World Tour is set to debut in the Brazilian break of Ibiraquera, where the Kite-Surf discipline makes its penultimate call of the season. by GKA Kite World Tour Posted 14 Oct 22:45 NZDT SailGP to roll out T-Foils, beginning January 2025 SailGP to roll out T-Foils, beginning January 2025 Russell Coutts says the development will be a 'game changer' SailGP has confirmed that its new high-speed T-Foils will be added to its entire international fleet of F50s in January 2025, ahead of the ITM New Zealand Sail Grand Prix | Auckland. by SailGP Posted 14 Oct 22:35 NZDT Start Box Drama in Barcelona Start Box Drama in Barcelona As Emirates Team New Zealand extend to 3-0 in Louis Vuitton 37th America's Cup Match There was ruthless execution on display as Emirates Team New Zealand extended their advantage to 3-0 after forcing a penalty on the Challenger of Record INEOS Britannia in the pre-start period of the only race completed today in Barcelona. by America's Cup Media Posted 14 Oct 07:40 NZDT Pre-start penalty and light winds dominate day two Pre-start penalty and light winds dominate day two Of America's Cup Match in Barcelona A pre-start penalty and light winds dominated Race Day 2 of the 37th America's Cup Match between INEOS Britannia and Defenders Emirates Team New Zealand in Barcelona. by INEOS Britannia Posted 14 Oct 07:34 NZDT Cup Spy - Am Cup: Day 2 - Drama and Niggle Cup Spy - Am Cup: Day 2 - Drama and Niggle The two AC75s were just four seconds away from a serious foil clash in dramatic pre-start incident The two AC75s were just four seconds away from a serious foil clash in dramatic pre-start incident. However it was a post race exchange between British skipper Ben Ainslie and a commentator immediately after the race which captured the newspaper headlines by Richard Gladwell, Sail-World NZ Posted 14 Oct 03:06 NZDT Louis Vuitton 37th America's Cup Day 2 Louis Vuitton 37th America's Cup Day 2 As close together as we've ever seen two AC75 yachts Everything went the way of the Defender on the opening day of the Louis Vuitton 37th America's Cup, and the Challenger needed a good one to stay in touch with them in the competition. by Mark Jardine Posted 14 Oct 01:46 NZDT Oldest videos of women's sailing Oldest videos of women's sailing In contrast to the newest event, the Puig Women's America's Cup With the inaugural Puig Women's America's Cup just finishing, it seemed that our weekly delve in to the video archives should focus on female sailors. With our goal always being to find the oldest footage, this immediately raised some concerns. by Magnus Smith Posted 14 Oct 00:00 NZDT Registrations open for the Virtual Vendée Globe Registrations open for the Virtual Vendée Globe A unique chance to join the race while staying dry The Vendée Globe will kick off from Les Sables d'Olonne on November 10th, with 40 skippers embarking on this solo, non-stop, and unassisted circumnavigation. by Vendée Globe media Posted 13 Oct 23:25 NZDT 'There's still a long way to go' 'There's still a long way to go' Ainslie reacts to defeat on Day 1 of America's Cup Match Ben Ainslie, Team Principal and Skipper of INEOS Britannia, said the first day of the 37th America's Cup Match was "not the start we were looking for", after two defeats by Defenders Emirates Team New Zealand. by INEOS Britannia Posted 13 Oct 18:28 NZDT Athena Pathway 'proud' Athena Pathway 'proud' To have competed in first ever Women's America's Cup Final Athena Pathway, the British team supported by Cobham Ultra and racing for the Royal Yacht Squadron Ltd, has been narrowly beaten at the first ever PUIG Women's America's Cup Final. by Athena Pathway Posted 13 Oct 18:16 NZDT Cup Spy: America's Cup Match - Kiwis go two up Cup Spy: America's Cup Match - Kiwis go two up Emirates Team NZ won both races sailed on Day 1. Italy wins the Puig Womens AC Final Emirates Team NZ won both races sailed on Day 1 by margins of 41seconds and 27seconds - despite being sailing with a jib that was too small in a fading breeze in both races. Italy has won the Puig Womens AC Final by Richard Gladwell/Sail-World.com/nz Posted 13 Oct 09:06 NZDT Two wins for Emirates Team New Zealand Two wins for Emirates Team New Zealand Excitement was high for everyone in Emirates Team NZ as they were joined by over 300 family members The excitement was high for everyone in Emirates Team New Zealand as they were joined by over 300 family members at the Barcelona base to cheer off the sailing team at a midday dock-out time. by Emirates Team New Zealand Posted 13 Oct 08:42 NZDT Emirates Team New Zealand score two opening wins Emirates Team New Zealand score two opening wins On the first day of the Louis Vuitton 37th America's Cup Match There was a special feeling in the Port Vell, Barcelona this afternoon as Emirates Team New Zealand and INEOS Britannia docked-out of a packed waterway and despite the drizzle, crowds thronged around the harbour as packed pleasure-craft honked horns. by America's Cup Media Posted 13 Oct 08:34 NZDT Luna Rossa Prada Pirelli take the win Luna Rossa Prada Pirelli take the win In the inaugural Puig Women's America's Cup In the full glare of the world's media spotlight, in a race sandwiched between the opening races of the Louis Vuitton 37th America's Cup Match, Italy's Luna Rossa Prada Pirelli beat Britain's Athena Pathway to win the inaugural Puig Women's America's Cup. by America's Cup Media Posted 13 Oct 06:52 NZDT Luna Rossa beats the British team Luna Rossa beats the British team To win the Puig Women's America's Cup Final The Luna Rossa Prada Pirelli women's team clinched their victory in the women's event after beating the Athena Pathway team in a stunning race that saw them in control from the beginning to the end. by Luna Rossa Prada Pirelli Posted 13 Oct 06:42 NZDT Louis Vuitton 37th America's Cup Day 1 Louis Vuitton 37th America's Cup Day 1 The day of reckoning for the Defender and Challenger The first day of the America's Cup Match is a day of reckoning. The Defender, Emirates Team New Zealand, who we haven't seen in competition since the Round Robin stage of the Louis Vuitton Cup, against the battle-hardened Challenger. by Mark Jardine Posted 13 Oct 03:53 NZDT Puig Women's America's Cup Final Puig Women's America's Cup Final Luna Rossa Prada Pirelli vs. Athena Pathway After a week of AC40 fleet racing, it was all down to a single match race to decide the winner of the Puig Women's America's Cup. by Mark Jardine Posted 13 Oct 03:00 NZDT Loft 57: North Sails Podcast Season 2 Episode 3 Loft 57: North Sails Podcast Season 2 Episode 3 The Voices of the America's Cup Broadcast The America's Cup broadcast and color commentary have allowed millions of sailors and sports enthusiasts worldwide to tune into yachting's most prestigious regatta. by North Sails Posted 13 Oct 03:00 NZDT The Vendée Globe adventure for kids The Vendée Globe adventure for kids This year youngsters are not left out! The mythical non-stop, non-assisted, single-handed round-the-world race continues to fascinate all generations. And this year, youngsters are not left out! by Vendée Globe media Posted 12 Oct 22:21 NZDT J Class Barcelona Regatta overall J Class Barcelona Regatta overall Swedish Svea reign supreme in Barcelona Svea finished with something of a flourish, triumphing in both of today's light wind races and the Swedish flagged team are winners of the J Class Barcelona Regatta by a margin of five points. by J Class Association Posted 12 Oct 18:24 NZDT Cup Spy - Day 27 : Preview and weather Cup Spy - Day 27 : Preview and weather Sail-World's Preview of Day 27 of the Louis Vuitton America's Cup - Day 1 of the 37th Match Sail-World's Preview of Day 27 of the Louis Vuitton America's Cup - Day 1 of the 37th Match - October 12, 2024. by Richard Gladwell, Sail-World NZ Posted 12 Oct 18:23 NZDT 75 days to Rolex Sydney Hobart Yacht Race 75 days to Rolex Sydney Hobart Yacht Race Approaching 100 entries for the Boxing Day classic With only 75 days remaining until the start of the 79th Rolex Sydney Hobart Yacht Race, the time has come to welcome a handful of new entrants who join a star-studded fleet. by RSHYR Media Posted 12 Oct 16:00 NZDT Athena Pathway & Luna Rossa Prada Pirelli progress Athena Pathway & Luna Rossa Prada Pirelli progress To Puig Women's America's Cup Final Match With the racing schedule condensed after yesterday's postponements, it was another difficult day for the Race Committee, who had to remain patient as light airs thwarted their efforts to complete the Group A America's Cup Teams Qualification Series. by America's Cup Media Posted 12 Oct 10:27 NZDT Marine Auctions: October Online Auction Marine Auctions: October Online Auction Bidding to commence on 24th October October Online Auction bidding to commence Thursday 24th October at 5am AEST. by Marine Auctions Posted 12 Oct 09:16 NZDT Athena Pathway secures place in the final Athena Pathway secures place in the final Of the first ever PUIG Women's America's Cup Athena Pathway, the British team supported by Cobham Ultra and racing for the Royal Yacht Squadron Ltd, has secured a place in the first ever PUIG Women's America's Cup Final. by Athena Pathway Posted 12 Oct 08:42 NZDT Luna Rossa secures a final spot Luna Rossa secures a final spot In the Puig Women's America's Cup With 39 points Luna Rossa closes the Puig Women's America's Cup elimination series and semifinals in second place, after a challenging and exhausting day that kept all teams busy from 10:10 am to 7:00 pm. by Luna Rossa Prada Pirelli Posted 12 Oct 08:39 NZDT RS Venture Connect Worlds at Rutland RS Venture Connect Worlds at Rutland High winds, fierce competition and inclusive comradery Strong winds, biting rain and literal whirlwinds of fun! The 2024 RS Venture Connect World Championship may have encountered challenging weather conditions at Rutland Sailing Club, but the competitors' community spirit was never dampened. by Bex Foot, RS Sailing Posted 12 Oct 08:16 NZDT Puig Women's America's Cup - Day 5 Puig Women's America's Cup - Day 5 Italy and Great Britain advance to the Final after a long day on the water going almost to sunset After a series of delays waiting for the wind to build to a foilable breeze, along with two races stopped after the breeze crumped out, the race management ran a very slick process to get all scheduled races complete - 15 minutes before sunset. by Richard Gladwell/Sail-World NZ Posted 12 Oct 07:13 NZDT NYYC American Magic Women miss out NYYC American Magic Women miss out Demonstrating moments of promise in the Puig Women's America's Cup Despite flashes of quality, the American Magic Women's team fell short of qualifying for the final series at the Puig Women's America's Cup. by NYYC American Magic Posted 12 Oct 06:18 NZDT Tight finish for Alinghi RedBull Racing Tight finish for Alinghi RedBull Racing Missing out in a tie-break in the PUIG Women's America's Cup Alinghi Red Bull Racing delivered a strong performance throughout the first-ever Women's America's Cup, starting the day in the top three of the leaderboard, but one mistake and a cruel tiebreak cost them their place in the Final Series. by Alinghi Red Bull Racing Posted 12 Oct 06:05 NZDT America's Cup: Opening Media Conference America's Cup: Opening Media Conference Opening Media Conference takes place in Barcelona After an early morning photoshoot at the Basílica de la Sagrada Família, one of the truly iconic and stand-out features of the stunning city of Barcelona, the four helmsmen that will contest the Louis Vuitton 37th America's Cup faced the Press Conference by America's Cup Media Posted 12 Oct 04:35 NZDT Loft 57: North Sails Podcast Season 2 Episode 2 Loft 57: North Sails Podcast Season 2 Episode 2 America's Cup Strategy On Board & Shoreside Emirates Team New Zealand helmsman Nathan Outteridge and Orient Express Racing Team CEO Bruno Dubois join the conversation in this episode of Loft 57. by North Sails Posted 12 Oct 03:00 NZDT America's Cup: Bertelli expands on his next Cup America's Cup: Bertelli expands on his next Cup Patrizio Bertelli expanded on many of the points outlined in the media statement issued by the team At an Italian sailing media only press conference on Saturday, Chairman of Luna Rossa Prada Pirelli, Patrizio Bertelli expanded on many of the points outlined in the media statement issued by the team on Sunday. by Richard Gladwell/Sail-World NZ Posted 12 Oct 02:26 NZDT Aiming to end 173 years of America's Cup hurt Aiming to end 173 years of America's Cup hurt INEOS Britannia take on 'the All Blacks on water' INEOS Britannia, the British Challenger of Record competing for the Royal Yacht Squadron Ltd, is ready to take on the All Blacks on water, Emirates Team New Zealand, in its bid to win the America's Cup. by INEOS Britannia Posted 12 Oct 00:19 NZDT The King is in the all-together The King is in the all-together Dougal Henshall is glad he did not travel to the Mediterranean A counter view of the never-ending summer of sport or, as the French once said, "C'est magnifique, mais ce n'est pas la voile!" by Dougal Henshall Posted 12 Oct 00:00 NZDT New facilities attract more superyachts to NZ New facilities attract more superyachts to NZ Superyacht attraction initiatives paying off as NZ Marine reports $212m superyacht economic boost A new report shows superyacht visitors injected $212m into the New Zealand economy in the 2023/4 season. The report has been released as New Zealand ramps up its superyacht attraction initiatives. by Isla McKechnie Posted 11 Oct 23:31 NZDT Allen Showcase New Products at METSTRADE Allen Showcase New Products at METSTRADE New track and car range, aluminium body sheave boxes, and more on display Allen Brothers is excited to announce our participation in METSTRADE 2024, the premier trade show for marine equipment, materials, and systems, from 19th to 21st November at the RAI Amsterdam. by Allen Posted 11 Oct 21:00 NZDT