Oakcliff trainees to race historic 12m Courageous Oakcliff trainees to race historic 12m Courageous Expanding diversity in the sport at the World Championship Oakcliff Sailing will campaign the historic 12 Metre Courageous for the 2023 World Championship in Newport, Rhode Island, Oakcliff executive director Dawn Riley has announced. by Oakcliff Sailing Posted 24 Mar 11:20 PDT The Ocean Race Leg 3 Day 26 The Ocean Race Leg 3 Day 26 Lining up for the Horn Cape Horn is just over 1000 miles away, but they will be hard-earned miles... by The Ocean Race Posted 24 Mar 09:58 PDT Why rent a house when you can charter a yacht? Why rent a house when you can charter a yacht? Dream Yacht Worldwide's wide range of Charter Yachts Dream Yacht Worldwide https://www.dreamyachtcharter.com/ (DYW), one of the world's leading ocean tourism companies, is making sailing and sea travel accessible to all around the globe. by Dream Yacht Worldwide Posted 24 Mar 07:00 PDT Auckland Boat Show opens to record bookings Auckland Boat Show opens to record bookings Kiwis do a quick uptake of big boats and innovative marine products at Auckland Boat Show As this year's Auckland Boat Show got underway Thursday, it was an emphatic demonstration of New Zealanders' quick uptake of big boats and innovative marine products. pre-sale numbers were 50 per cent higher than the previous show, last held in 2019. by Isla McKechnie Posted 24 Mar 05:24 PDT Planet-friendlier summer watersports gear Planet-friendlier summer watersports gear The newly launched Spring 2023 collection from Zhik The newly launched Spring 2023 collection from Zhik introduces more environmentally friendly water sports and shoreside gear, leading with new ranges of shorts and polo shirts for warm weather activities. by Zhik Posted 24 Mar 05:00 PDT Golden Globe Race 'Code Orange' Golden Globe Race 'Code Orange' Paying the price for a Cape Horn rounding! Way before the start of the Golden Globe Race in Les Sables d'Olonne, the last stretch to Cape Horn was always a concern for Ian Herbert-Jones (GBR). by Golden Globe Race Posted 24 Mar 02:24 PDT Call for 2023 Cape Horn Hall of Fame nominations Call for 2023 Cape Horn Hall of Fame nominations To join the names of 28 famous sailors inaugurated last year The International Association of Cape Horners (IACH) is calling for nominations to be included in the 2023 Cape Horn Hall of Fame to join the names of 28 famous sailors inaugurated last year at a ceremony held in Les Sables d'Olonne, France. by International Association of Cape Horners Posted 24 Mar 01:59 PDT St. Thomas Round the Rocks Race St. Thomas Round the Rocks Race Flying Jenny & Chili Pepper win classes Over a dozen sleek sailing yachts raced counter-clockwise around the neighboring island of St. John under a mix of sun, squalls, and winds blowing 18 to 20 knots from the northeast in today's Round the Rocks Race. by Carol Bareuther Posted 24 Mar 01:50 PDT World Sailing Trust launches Project Juno World Sailing Trust launches Project Juno Recommendations and considerations to support better maternity policies in sailing World Sailing Trust has published an initial set of recommendations and considerations to support better maternity policies in sailing. by World Sailing Trust Posted 24 Mar 00:23 PDT 2023 Bayview Mackinac Race Chair Communication 2023 Bayview Mackinac Race Chair Communication Safety Equipment Requirements released and posted on the website The 2023 Bayview Mackinac Race Safety Equipment Requirements (SERs) have been posted on the website. Please review the complete document before determining that you have met the requirements. by Bayview Mackinac Race Posted 23 Mar 14:01 PDT Born in the U.S.A., the Melges 24 Born in the U.S.A., the Melges 24 Melges Performance Sailboats took one design racing to the next level with creation of the Melges 24 In 1992 on a cold December day, in the snow on Lake Geneva, Wisconsin, a new breed of sailboat was born. It would introduce a new style of racing inspired by the success of Buddy Melges and his legendary America's Cup victory. by U.S. Melges 24 Class Association Posted 23 Mar 11:29 PDT The Ocean Race Leg 3 Day 25 The Ocean Race Leg 3 Day 25 Big conditions ahead on the way to Cape Horn The weather is forecast to provide one final taste of Southern Ocean conditions on the approach to Cape Horn. by The Ocean Race Posted 23 Mar 08:26 PDT Kestin Hare joins Henri-Lloyd as Creative Director Kestin Hare joins Henri-Lloyd as Creative Director A significant step change for the iconic British Heritage Brand Henri-Lloyd announces Kestin Hare, founder and creative director of Scottish-based menswear brand, KESTIN, will join as Creative Director. by Henri-Lloyd Posted 23 Mar 07:15 PDT Marine Resources latest jobs Marine Resources latest jobs Your future's waiting inside! Progress your career by applying to one of these openings from the marine industry, and get your foot in the door with some of the country's leading companies. by Marine Resources Posted 23 Mar 05:06 PDT 2023 Flying Fifteen Worlds at Fremantle day 5 2023 Flying Fifteen Worlds at Fremantle day 5 Two leaders edging away from the rest of the fleet After an epic lay day, today we got back to the business of the Flying Fifteen World Championship. Two more races held in light to moderate conditions. by Jonny Fullerton Posted 23 Mar 04:53 PDT Now we can be free agents in The Ocean Race Now we can be free agents in The Ocean Race Dutreux and his team on Guyot Environnement - Team Europe could have given up When you take on the responsibility of leading a fully-crewed team in The Ocean Race, you have to be prepared to deal with whatever fate throws at you, and IMOCA star Benjamin Dutreux knows that better than anyone now. by Ed Gorman / IMOCA Globe Series Posted 23 Mar 04:09 PDT 2023 Annapolis-to-Newport Race upcoming seminars 2023 Annapolis-to-Newport Race upcoming seminars Three more webinars scheduled covering important topics Between March and April there are three more webinars scheduled covering important topics for skippers, crew members and those who want to learn more about what goes in to planning to participate safely and smartly, in the Annapolis to Newport Race. by Annapolis to Newport Race Posted 22 Mar 14:31 PDT The building storm on the approach to Cape Horn The building storm on the approach to Cape Horn Excitement and tension in the air on Team Malizia There is some excitement and tension in the air at the moment. The wind is picking up and so is the sea state, as the fleet is approaching increasing winds this afternoon. by Team Malizia Posted 22 Mar 12:58 PDT GWA Wingfoil World Cup Cape Verde GWA Wingfoil World Cup Cape Verde Champions crowned in Ponta Preta The US's Moona Whyte seized victory at the first GWA Wingfoil World Cup dedicated to pure surfing, staged on the world-renowned Ponta Preta break on Cape Verde's Sal island. by Ian MacKinnon Posted 22 Mar 11:57 PDT The Ocean Race Leg 3 Day 24 The Ocean Race Leg 3 Day 24 From Point Nemo towards Cape Horn The Ocean Race fleet passed Point Nemo just after 17:30 UTC on Tuesday afternoon, leaving the most remote and isolated place on the ocean in their wake. by The Ocean Race Posted 22 Mar 08:53 PDT 2023 Ides of March Regatta 2023 Ides of March Regatta We talk with Scott Tuma about the 2023 Ides of March Regatta Sail-World checked in with Scott Tuma, regatta chair of the 2023 Ides of March Regatta, via email, about this exciting multihull regatta. by David Schmidt Posted 22 Mar 08:00 PDT The best mixed crews at 52 Trofeo Princesa Sofia The best mixed crews at 52 Trofeo Princesa Sofia The inclusion of two mixed classes will be one of the great new features of Paris 2024 The first qualifying event for the Sailing World Cup 2023 will muster 75 470 Mixed and 55 Nacra 17 crews in the Bay of Palma, the two mixed classes that will compete for the Paris 2024 Olympic Games. by Trofeo S.A.R. Princesa Sofía Posted 22 Mar 06:31 PDT 11th Hour Racing deploys buoy in Southern Ocean 11th Hour Racing deploys buoy in Southern Ocean Deploying these surface drifter buoys makes it possible to collect vital data As Malama was passing through one of the most remote parts of the most remote ocean in the world, the team deployed a surface drifter buoy to contribute towards ocean science. by 11th Hour Racing Team Posted 22 Mar 03:33 PDT Wingfoil Pacific Coast Championships preview Wingfoil Pacific Coast Championships preview Bring on fun, fast competition and post-racing camaraderie! Making the leap from kiting to wingfoiling these past few years has been a refreshing change and a new challenge for Erika Heineken. by St. Francis Yacht Club Posted 21 Mar 13:51 PDT IMA Maxi Europeans grows in quality and quantity IMA Maxi Europeans grows in quality and quantity For a second year the event will be part of Tre Golfi Sailing Week Pre-registration for the International Maxi Association's second Maxi European Championship ended on Wednesday with the entry list already exceeding the 25 that participated in 2022. by James Boyd / International Maxi Association Posted 21 Mar 13:36 PDT 2023 Newport Harbor to Cabo San Lucas race 2023 Newport Harbor to Cabo San Lucas race First overall was the RP 52 Vitesse owned by San Francisco Yacht Club member Thomas Furlong The 2023 Newport Harbor to Cabo San Lucas race results are in and Liz and Dave Moore's Santa Cruz 52 Westerly representing New York Yacht Club and Cabrillo Beach Yacht Club is 1st in ORR class E and 2nd overall ORR corrected time monohull. by Jessica Offenberger Posted 21 Mar 09:38 PDT 2023 Deep South Lightning Regatta interview 2023 Deep South Lightning Regatta interview We talk with Adam Young about the 2023 Deep South Lightning Regatta Sail-World checked in with Adam Young, Savanah Yacht Club's sailing director, via email, to learn more about the 2023 Deep South Lightning Regatta. by David Schmidt Posted 21 Mar 08:00 PDT 2023 St. Thomas International Regatta interview 2023 St. Thomas International Regatta interview We talk with Pat Bailey about the 2023 St. Thomas International Regatta Sail-World checked in with Pat Bailey, regatta co-director of the 2023 St. Thomas International Regatta, via email, to learn more about this exciting Caribbean regatta. by David Schmidt Posted 21 Mar 08:00 PDT The Ocean Race Leg 3 Day 23 The Ocean Race Leg 3 Day 23 Close together, far from home The four IMOCAs charging towards Cape Horn are approaching Point Nemo on Tuesday. Defined as the most isolated, remote place on earth, Point Nemo is a spot in south Pacific Ocean, 2,688 kilometres from the nearest land. by The Ocean Race Posted 21 Mar 05:56 PDT Countdown to BVI Spring Regatta & Sailing Festival Countdown to BVI Spring Regatta & Sailing Festival Competition always robust among local competitors With just one week to go, local Caribbean boats are preparing to join the 70 strong fleet for this year's special edition - the 50th anniversary - of the BVI Spring Regatta & Sailing Festival. by BVI Spring Regatta Posted 21 Mar 05:31 PDT 2023 Flying Fifteen Worlds at Fremantle day 4 2023 Flying Fifteen Worlds at Fremantle day 4 One race held on yet another hot late summer day Just one race today on yet another hot late summer day in Fremantle as the regatta passes the halfway point. The fleet was held ashore for a few hours until a soft sea breeze perked up about midday by Jonny Fullerton Posted 21 Mar 03:17 PDT America's Cup: The champion returns America's Cup: The champion returns Emirates Team NZ's America's Cup champion, has been upgraded to Version 2 of the AC75 Class Rule Te Rehutai, Emirates Team New Zealand's 36th America's Cup winning yacht has been upgraded to Version 2 of the AC75 Class Rule, including the use of cyclors to provide hydraulic pressure, instead of grinders, and will play a role in ETNZ's test program. by Hamish Hooper/ETNZ Posted 21 Mar 01:10 PDT Dylan Fletcher joins INEOS Britannia Dylan Fletcher joins INEOS Britannia The newest recruit to the sailing team Meet Dylan Fletcher, the newest recruit to INEOS Britannia's sailing team. Fletcher is an Olympic Champion in the Men's Skiff - 49er, winning at Tokyo 2020, as well as a three-time world champion in this discipline. by INEOS Britannia Posted 21 Mar 00:27 PDT GUYOT environnement - Team Europe set for Itajaí GUYOT environnement - Team Europe set for Itajaí The transfer is progressing well ahead of The Ocean Race Leg 4 The transfer to Itajaí is progressing well for the GUYOT environnement - Team Europe. After the start on 16 March in Cape Town/South Africa by Offshore Team Germany Posted 20 Mar 23:34 PDT Vendée Globe 2024 race management team revealed Vendée Globe 2024 race management team revealed Focusing on the transmission of knowledge The race management team selected for the next Vendée Globe is made up of: Hubert Lemonnier, Jacques Caraës, Claire Renou, Pierre Hays and Yann Eliès. by Vendee Globe Posted 20 Mar 23:31 PDT STIR-Up the Fun! STIR-Up the Fun! 2023 St. Thomas International Regatta starts this week Sailors from around the Caribbean and World are ready to STIR-up the fun this week at the 49th St. Thomas International Regatta (STIR). Nearly 50 yachts are expected to race in this 'Crown Jewel of Caribbean Regattas' set for March 24-26. by Carol Bareuther Posted 20 Mar 16:00 PDT Risk and reward Risk and reward Much more than a port tack flyer or banging a corner I've yet to meet a keen sailor who hasn't at some point banged a corner, usually after a poor start, and come out top at the windward mark. Nine times out of ten it won't work, but that one time where it does certainly brings out the smiles. by Mark Jardine Posted 20 Mar 12:00 PDT Henri-Lloyd's best-selling shorts just got longer Henri-Lloyd's best-selling shorts just got longer Exceptional functionality and an elegant look Henri-Lloyd have taken all the features that you loved about the Explorer shorts and incorporated them into the new Explorer Trousers. These trousers are not only environmentally friendly but also provide exceptional functionality and an elegant look. by Henri-Lloyd Posted 20 Mar 11:00 PDT ITM New Zealand Sail Grand Prix Highlights ITM New Zealand Sail Grand Prix Highlights All the best moments from Christchurch, featuring epic racing and a first time winner All the best moments from the inaugural New Zealand Sail Grand Prix in Christchurch, featuring epic racing and a first time winner. by SailGP Posted 20 Mar 10:38 PDT The Ocean Race Leg 3 Day 22 The Ocean Race Leg 3 Day 22 Back up to speed The four IMOCAs pushing east through the southern latitudes of the Pacific Ocean are seeing better speeds today, following a weekend of light winds. by The Ocean Race Posted 20 Mar 09:00 PDT