Australia claims podium in nail biter Dubai final Australia claims podium in nail biter Dubai final With Jimmy Spithill announcing his retirement from SailGP Jimmy Spithill has steered Australia to a podium finish in Dubai, in a nail biting final that saw multiple lead changes and a near pile up in the last mark. by Australia SailGP Team Posted 10 Dec 12:28 PST U.S. debut in Dubai U.S. debut in Dubai Team takes podium position in the final fleet race "It's so energizing to finish our first event as a team with a third place in that final race," said Taylor Canfield, driver for the United States SailGP Team at the Emirates Dubai Sail Grand Prix presented by P&O Marinas. by United States SailGP Team Posted 10 Dec 12:21 PST Gran Canaria Air Battle overall Gran Canaria Air Battle overall Local rider Ancor Sosa conqueres disciplines of Wingfoil Surf-Freestyle & Freefly-Slalom The conditions were perfect in the morning hours at the beach of Las Burras in Gran Canaria (about 20 knots from the northeast), allowing riders to perform breathtaking maneuvers in the wingfoil disciplines of the Global Wingsports Association (GWA). by Gran Canaria Air Battle Posted 10 Dec 11:59 PST Dramatic photo finish decides winner Dramatic photo finish decides winner At the Emirates Dubai Sail Grand Prix presented by P&O Marinas Peter Burling's New Zealand SailGP Team clinched a stunning come-from-behind victory to win the Emirates Dubai Sail Grand Prix presented by P&O Marinas in the most hotly contested final in SailGP history. by SailGP Posted 10 Dec 08:08 PST Stage set at 2023 Youth Sailing Worlds Stage set at 2023 Youth Sailing Worlds The event begins tomorrow in Armação dos Buzios, Brazil The stage is officially set for the 2023 Youth Sailing World Championships in Armação dos Buzios, Brazil. Racing for the the 52nd edition of the event begins tomorrow with the world's best young sailors battling for gold. by World Sailing Posted 10 Dec 06:45 PST Relive the Top 10 Highlights of the SSL Gold Cup! Relive the Top 10 Highlights of the SSL Gold Cup! It's hard to believe that the epic Grand Final was a week ago It's hard to believe that the epic Grand Final of the SSL Gold Cup was a week ago! The event was filled with highs and lows of emotions but, most of all, was a showcase of all that is good about sailing. by Mark Jardine / SSL Gold Cup Posted 10 Dec 05:31 PST 2023 WingFoil Racing World Cup Brazil overall 2023 WingFoil Racing World Cup Brazil overall Suardiaz wins Jeri, Spanu wins the Worlds, Ghio wins both Nia Suardiaz and Mathis Ghio have won the WingFoil Racing World Cup Brazil after Jericoacoara delivered another high-wind, high-drama day in paradise. by Andy Rice Posted 10 Dec 05:13 PST SailGP Dubai: New Zealand wins dramatic Final SailGP Dubai: New Zealand wins dramatic Final NZSailGP team came from behind to take a dramatic race decided literally within the last metre NZSailGP team came from behind to take a dramatic race decided within the last metre of the course. The final day was notable for crucial umpire decisions with the Brits being disqualified soon after the start of Race 5 - ending their Final aspirations. by Richard Gladwell/Sail-World NZ Posted 10 Dec 03:45 PST 18ft Skiff NSW Championship Races 5 and 6 18ft Skiff NSW Championship Races 5 and 6 Price's last minute decision proves successful A last minute decision by skipper Harry Price to sail his first 18ft skiff race of the season proved successful when he steered the Rag & Famish Hotel team to victory in both races of the NSW 18ft skiff Championship on Sydney Harbour today. by Frank Quealey Posted 10 Dec 01:14 PST Sam Goodchild is third, wins IMOCA Globe Series Sam Goodchild is third, wins IMOCA Globe Series Wins 2023 IMOCA Globe Series title with a fistful of third places British skipper Sam Goodchild (FOR THE PLANET) maintained his remarkably consistent form when he completed his first ever solo IMOCA race, the 3,500 nautical miles inaugural Retour à La Base from Martinique to Lorient in third place. by Retour à La Base Posted 9 Dec 19:41 PST Ocean Globe Race: Dec 10 - Two-horse race Ocean Globe Race: Dec 10 - Two-horse race Translated 9 are sailing really well as are the crew on Pen Duick VI. A hundred or so miles separate It's still a horse race in my opinion. Translated 9 are sailing really well as are the crew on Pen Duick VI. A hundred or so miles separate them but there is beach weather at the north end of NZ which means not much wind. by Brian Hancock Posted 9 Dec 18:27 PST Caribbean Foiling Championships day 2 Caribbean Foiling Championships day 2 High stakes and fierce winds On December 9th, the second race day of the event unfolded amidst challenging conditions. by Caribbean Foiling Championships Posted 9 Dec 16:30 PST Jimmy Spithill steers the Roo to pole position Jimmy Spithill steers the Roo to pole position The Australia SailGP Team emerged as the front-runners after Day One in Dubai The Australia SailGP Team emerged as the front-runners on the opening day of the Emirates Dubai Sail Grand Prix presented by P&O Marinas. immy Spithill led the Australian crew to an outstanding performance, securing the top spot on the leaderboard. by Australia SailGP Team Posted 9 Dec 12:37 PST Yoann Richomme wins inaugural Retour à La Base Yoann Richomme wins inaugural Retour à La Base Paprec Arkéa first IMOCA home in solo Transatlantic race When he crossed the finish line off Lorient, Brittany at 16:03:48hrs UTC today to win the the inaugural 3,500 miles Retour à La Base, this afternoon French skipper Yoann Richomme marked himself as a sailor worth watching on next year's Vendée Globe. by Retour à La Base Posted 9 Dec 10:45 PST Top gifts under £30 from Rooster Top gifts under £30 from Rooster Delight the watersports enthusiasts in your life with affordable yet exciting gifts Delight the watersports enthusiasts in your life with affordable yet exciting gifts. From handy on water accessories to stylish coffee cups, there's something for every water lover you know. by Rooster Posted 9 Dec 10:00 PST Volvo Ocean Race 2011-12 Official Film Volvo Ocean Race 2011-12 Official Film An edition known for brutal conditions and dismastings The 2011-12 Volvo Ocean Race, known for brutal conditions and dismastings, saw Franck Cammas and Groupama emerge as victors, making Cammas the second French skipper to win after 1985-86. by The Ocean Race Posted 9 Dec 09:30 PST Back on the books: Phuket King's Cup 2023 Back on the books: Phuket King's Cup 2023 A gentle end to a pumpin' regatta Her Majesty Queen Suthida Bajrasudhabimalalaksh sailed on Vayu THA 72 in the prestigious IRC Zero class in the final day of racing at the 35th Phuket King's Cup regatta. by PKC Media Posted 9 Dec 08:39 PST Emirates Dubai Sail Grand Prix day 1 Emirates Dubai Sail Grand Prix day 1 Three different winners but Australia still on top in Dubai Australia is once again in the perfect position to finally claim its first win of Season 4 after a stand-out opening day under new driver Jimmy Spithill at the Emirates Dubai Sail Grand Prix presented by P&O Marinas. by SailGP Posted 9 Dec 06:55 PST SailGP Dubai: Australia leads after Day 1 SailGP Dubai: Australia leads after Day 1 Australia leads after Day 1 at Emirates Dubai Sail Grand Prix with a 5pt advantage over NZL and CAN Australia leads after Day 1 at Emirates Dubai Sail Grand Prix with a 5pt advantage over New Zealand and Canada. A further two teams - Great Britain and France one point back on 20pts. Full replay of Day 1 here. by Richard Gladwell, Sail-World NZ Posted 9 Dec 04:37 PST WASZP Australian Nationals at Sorrento overall WASZP Australian Nationals at Sorrento overall Bertone lands major blow ahead of the International WASZP Games Bertone lands major blow ahead of the International WASZP Games, while Tom Trotman claims victory in Thrilling Australian WASZP Nationals Finale. by Marc Ablett Posted 9 Dec 02:36 PST Gran Canaria Air Battle Day 2 Gran Canaria Air Battle Day 2 Noah Nicolas and Zoe Sosa: The Aerial Kings The beach of Las Burras in Gran Canaria has witnessed the high-flying finals of the Big Air category, especially with the spectacle of Tarifa's Noah Nicolas and the Canarian Zoe Sosa, who have been proclaimed the aerial kings. by Gran Canaria Air Battle Posted 9 Dec 02:26 PST Caribbean Foiling Championships day 1 Caribbean Foiling Championships day 1 A thrilling first race day of competition December 8 marks the exhilarating kick-off of the first race day. The weather conditions, a strong 17 knots, provided an ideal backdrop for the foilers to showcase their skills and navigate the challenging an fun course. by Caribbean Foiling Championships Posted 8 Dec 18:39 PST 2023 WingFoil Racing World Cup Brazil Day 3 2023 WingFoil Racing World Cup Brazil Day 3 Cappuzzo gears up for final showdown with Ghio Nuclear gusts gave Francesco Cappuzzo the ammunition he needed to close the gap on Mathis Ghio on a barnstorming day three in Jericoacoara, the venue for WingFoil Racing World Cup Brazil. by Andy Rice Posted 8 Dec 16:49 PST Big Boat Challenge Pics by Bow Caddy Media Big Boat Challenge Pics by Bow Caddy Media Photo gallery of stunning conditions on Sydney Harbour for the annual dash The Raymarine SOLAS Big Boat Challenge was fiercely contested in a solid 15 knot nor'easter by 9 boats. The competitors were andoo Comanche, LawConnect, Scallywag, URM Group, Moneypenny, Alive, Wild Oats X, Whisper and No Limit. by Bow Caddy Media Posted 8 Dec 14:32 PST Bringing it home to the barn safely Bringing it home to the barn safely Lorient set to welcome Retour à La Base winner on Saturday With a lead of some 88 miles and about 400 miles to the finish line it could be imagined that Yoann Richomme (Paprec Arkéa) might ease back on the accelerator and consolidate to the Lorient finish line of the Retour à La Base by Retour à La Base Posted 8 Dec 13:21 PST SailGP Returns to Dubai SailGP Returns to Dubai Return to the sun soaked 'City of Gold', but with some exciting new changes Once again, SailGP is set to return to the sun soaked 'City of Gold' - this time with some exciting new changes. This year, the Germany SailGP Team graces the fleet and there are many new faces to be seen around the race village. ? by Zhik Posted 8 Dec 09:00 PST Phuket King's Cup - down to the short strokes Phuket King's Cup - down to the short strokes One day to play - one race, but maybe two (it's a long story) The wind gods have been kind this week, maybe because a TP52 sailing in the IRC Zero class is named Vayu, after the Hindu god of wind. by PKC Media Posted 8 Dec 08:19 PST Excitement high as SailGP returns to Dubai Excitement high as SailGP returns to Dubai Season approaches the halfway point As the season approaches the halfway point, SailGP is preparing for a show-stopping weekend when the league returns to the UAE for the Emirates Dubai Sail Grand Prix presented by P&O Marinas, taking place December 9-10 at Mina Rashid. by SailGP Posted 8 Dec 07:24 PST International Dinghy Classes wrap up at King's Cup International Dinghy Classes wrap up at King's Cup Big boat classes enjoying breeze, sunshine, cans and islands races Blue skies, warm water and nice breeze greeted sailors today as they gathered off of Cape Promthep by PKC Media Posted 8 Dec 06:43 PST North launches new Learn to Foil Academy North launches new Learn to Foil Academy Wing foiling is accessible to people of all ages and, with right instruction, quick & easy to learn The new North Learn to Foil Academy will enable Sailing Clubs and Schools to offer wing foiling as part of their Learn to Sail programs. by North Foiling Posted 8 Dec 06:00 PST New Armstrong HA Front Foil Range is here New Armstrong HA Front Foil Range is here The new HA range offers an unprecedented combination of rippability, easy pumping and endless glide Meticulously engineered to push your fun on the water. The HA range benefits from two years' worth of research with a leading CFD team in the hydrofoil sailboat world. These foils turn beautifully, and their section is optimised to stay with the wave. by Armstrong Foils Posted 8 Dec 04:01 PST Cup Spy Dec 7: Two AC75s train off Barcelona Cup Spy Dec 7: Two AC75s train off Barcelona American Magic and Alinghi Red Bull Racing sailed out of Barcelona on Thursday in their AC75s American Magic and Alinghi Red Bull Racing sailed out of Barcelona on Thursday in their AC75s. by Richard Gladwell/Sail-World NZ Posted 8 Dec 03:48 PST Caribbean Foiling Championships kick off in style Caribbean Foiling Championships kick off in style 43 registered riders make it the largest foiling event in the Caribbean Orient Bay came alive on Thursday, December 7, as the registration day marked the commencement of the highly anticipated 2023 Caribbean Foiling Championships. This edition follows a windless hiatus in 2022, making the return even more thrilling. by Caribbean Foiling Championships Posted 8 Dec 03:44 PST 2023 China Yunnan Youth Regatta on Fuxian Lake 2023 China Yunnan Youth Regatta on Fuxian Lake First youth regatta for FD Yachts held on Fuxian Lake in China 2023 China Yunnan Youth Regatta on Fuxian Lake by FD Yachts Posted 8 Dec 03:05 PST International Youth Match Racing Champs overall International Youth Match Racing Champs overall A thrilling final between Ben Tylecote and Zac West ended with the Aussies winning Congratulations to Zac West with his team Jameson Prescott, James Hayhoe, Emily Keg, Brooke Wilson, (RSYS), 29th Champion of the HARKEN International Youth Match Racing Championship 2023. by R.P.A.Y.C. Sailing Office Posted 8 Dec 03:01 PST Ocean Globe Race: Dec 8 - Getting Pummelled Ocean Globe Race: Dec 8 - Getting Pummelled "It's only blowing 50 knots. Their boat speed right now is two knots. It's going to be just fine." "It's only blowing 50 knots. Their boat speed right now is two knots. It's going to be just fine. No worries mate. Once they can squeeze someone into the lazarette to fix the steering cable, they will be just fine." by Brian Hancock Posted 8 Dec 02:37 PST 2023 WingFoil Racing World Cup Brazil Day 2 2023 WingFoil Racing World Cup Brazil Day 2 Bladder problems fail to deter Ghio Seven high-wind races made for another exhausting but exhilarating day two of competition in Jericoacoara, the foiling paradise venue for WingFoil Racing World Cup Brazil. by Andy Rice Posted 8 Dec 02:08 PST Gran Canaria Air Battle Day 1 Gran Canaria Air Battle Day 1 Ancor Sosa (ESP) dominates GWA wingfoil classes Fuerteventura's Ancor Sosa stole the show on the first day of the Gran Canaria Air Battle, Spain's premier kitesurf and wingfoil festival, held at Las Burras Beach from December 6 to 10. by Gran Canaria Air Battle Posted 7 Dec 22:51 PST WASZP Australian Nationals at Sorrento Day 2 WASZP Australian Nationals at Sorrento Day 2 Challenging conditions continue with extreme winds The second day of the WASZP Nationals witnessed tumultuous conditions as an unrelenting Northerly weather system descended upon Sorrento Sailing & Couta Boat Club, testing the 80-strong WASZP Fleet. by Marc Ablett Posted 7 Dec 22:40 PST Clipper Race heading to Fremantle, WA Clipper Race heading to Fremantle, WA Following an epic race from Cape Town, South Africa The Clipper Round the World Yacht race and its intrepid crew members are set to arrive in Fremantle from 9 December following an epic race from Cape Town, South Africa, and crossing the infamous Roaring Forties. by Clipper Round the World Race Posted 7 Dec 22:00 PST