Sam Holliday on The Race Around's new solo class Sam Holliday on The Race Around's new solo class Singlehanded and doublehanded Class 40 sailors can now get involved in the event's offshore action Thanks to a recent announcement from The Race Around, which is slated to begin in the summer of 2023, singlehanded and doublehanded Class 40 sailors can now get involved in the event's offshore action. by David Schmidt Posted 20 Apr 08:00 PDT SailGP: Human performance elevates innovation SailGP: Human performance elevates innovation Rolex has partnered the sporting league since its inaugural season The much-anticipated Season 2 of SailGP, the global championship that has redefined sailing, commences in Bermuda on 24 April. by Quinag Posted 22 Apr 12:36 PDT Oakcliff heating up for summer of match racing Oakcliff heating up for summer of match racing The David Storrs Memorial Regatta starts the season Oakcliff hosted first regatta of the season, the David Storrs Memorial Regatta, this past weekend. The event was a qualifier for the US Match Racing Championship to be held in Long Beach CA this fall. by Oakcliff Sailing Posted 22 Apr 10:35 PDT Class 40 pulls in the crowds Class 40 pulls in the crowds Halvard Mabire re-elected president The annual General Assembly of Class40 was held on Saturday 17th April, in a dematerialized way. It was an opportunity to review the past year and to look ahead to the 2021 season, as well as to renew the Board of Directors. by Class40 Posted 22 Apr 10:33 PDT TRADER Sailing: More than just another race team TRADER Sailing: More than just another race team The team took a break from boat work and work-outs to explain what makes this team unique TRADER Sailing is more than just another sailing team. One month out from their training session in Honolulu, the team took a break from boat work and work-outs to explain what makes this team unique. by TRADER Sailing Posted 22 Apr 08:54 PDT Maserati wins Cowes to Dinard match race Maserati wins Cowes to Dinard match race New record set at an average of 30.59 knots, beating PowerPlay by 4 minutes Maserati Multi 70 and Giovanni Soldini triumphed in the duel against Peter Cunningham's MOD 70 PowerPlay and conquered the Channel Record. They set sail off Cowes (UK) at 9:13:40 GMT and they crossed the finish line off Dinard (FR) at 13:44:29 GMT. by Negri Firman Posted 22 Apr 07:43 PDT Apply now for the 45th Wooden Boat Festival Apply now for the 45th Wooden Boat Festival Get those applications in as early as possible We are planning on hosting the Port Townsend Wooden Boat Festival this September, and we want you to be a part of the magic that makes this weekend so special! Participant applications are now live on website. by Wooden Boat Festival Posted 22 Apr 07:06 PDT Modern Analytics for Racing Sailors Modern Analytics for Racing Sailors Sixty days free with Njord Analytics & Cyclops Marine Cyclops Marine has collaborated with Njord Analytics to offer Cyclops customers an additional thirty-day free trial of Njord Analytics and Njord Player (on top of the existing thirty-day free trial already offered). by Cyclops Marine Posted 22 Apr 07:00 PDT The Ocean Race announces climate change initiative The Ocean Race announces climate change initiative Aiming to make its next round-the-world race in 2022-23 climate positive The sailing event, known as the greatest test of a team in sport, is announcing the move as part of an ambitious climate change initiative and a key part of its work to protect and restore the seas. by The Ocean Race Posted 22 Apr 05:18 PDT Measuring the world's water Measuring the world's water What is sea level data and how is it collected? The creation of ocean current maps depend on the measurement of sea level, which is the base level for measuring elevation and depth on Earth. by Tidetech Posted 22 Apr 03:55 PDT Search added to the Boat Timer app Search added to the Boat Timer app To make running those busy races a little easier The app for timing club races has been updated to include a search facility to make running those busy races a little easier. by Ian Cherrill Posted 22 Apr 03:32 PDT B&G release its NOS 20.2 software update B&G release its NOS 20.2 software update Improved radar screen for clearer viewing among top new features B&G®, the world's leading sailing navigation and instrument specialist, released its Navico® Operating System (NOS) 20.2 software update in April, complete with several new radar features, display updates and integration capabilities by B&G Posted 22 Apr 02:20 PDT IOC makes landmark move into virtual sports IOC makes landmark move into virtual sports Sailing is part of the first-ever Olympic Virtual Series The International Olympic Committee (IOC) will partner with five International Sports Federations (IFs) and game publishers to produce the Olympic Virtual Series (OVS), the first-ever, Olympic-licensed event for physical and non-physical virtual sports. by International Olympic Committee Posted 22 Apr 01:42 PDT Pump it up! Allen's mainsheet roller fairlead Pump it up! Allen's mainsheet roller fairlead Designed to remove friction and give you back control of the rope Pump it up with the mainsheet roller fairlead. Designed to remove friction and give you back control of the rope. by Allen Posted 22 Apr 00:15 PDT PowerPlay set for Maserati match race PowerPlay set for Maserati match race Attempting the Cowes - Dinard world record today Peter Cunningham's MOD70 PowerPlay is set for a world record attempt Cowes - Dinard today, Thursday 22 April 2021.T he current record for the 138 nautical mile course is held by MOD70 Phaedo 3 at just 4 hrs 48 mins 57 secs. by PowerPlay Racing Posted 21 Apr 23:41 PDT ILCA European Continental Qualification day 3 ILCA European Continental Qualification day 3 Qualifying series concludes in Vilamoura The qualifying series concluded Wednesday at the ILCA European Continental Qualification event in Vilamoura, so sailors will be racing in Gold and Silver fleets from Thursday. by Jon Emmett Posted 21 Apr 23:07 PDT Live Ocean livery revealed on new F50 Live Ocean livery revealed on new F50 Live Ocean is the kiwi NZSailGP team's charity partner and carrying the supersized Live Ocean logo On Tuesday, the New Zealand SailGP Team launched its brand new F50, Amokura, in Bermuda, ahead of the first event of the season this weekend. Live Ocean is the kiwi NZSailGP team's charity partner and carrying the supersized Live Ocean logo on the wing. by Live Ocean Charitable Trust Posted 21 Apr 22:54 PDT Strong winds delay first outing for NZSailGP Strong winds delay first outing for NZSailGP Strong winds in Bermuda prevented the NZSailGP team from test sailing their new F50 New Zealand SailGP Team co-CEOs Peter Burling and Blair Tuke have credited the extraordinary work of the entire team in getting the brand new F50 ready in time for the season-opening Bermuda Sail Grand Prix presented by Hamilton Princess this weekend. by James Rigby, NZSailGP Posted 21 Apr 17:33 PDT Team Childhood I to enter The Ocean Race Europe Team Childhood I to enter The Ocean Race Europe Swedish - Dutch joint venture sets sail to keep children safe from violence and sexual abuse With a star ensemble of Dutch pro-sailors and young talents Team Childhood I will enter The Ocean Race Europe. The Swedish - Dutch joint venture sets sail to raise awareness for and keep children safe from violence and sexual abuse. by Team Childhood I Posted 21 Apr 08:25 PDT ACHof: Induction of Peter Montgomery and Ed Baird ACHof: Induction of Peter Montgomery and Ed Baird America's Cup Hall of Fame: Induction of Peter Montgomery and Ed Baird On March 19, 2021, just a couple of days after the Emirates Team New Zealand successfully defended the America's Cup, the America's Cup Hall of Fame held an Induction Ceremony to welcome broadcaster PJ Montgomery and America's Cup winner Ed Baird by Richard Gladwell Sail-World NZ Posted 21 Apr 07:38 PDT 18ft Skiffs: Julian Bethwaite, Did It All 18ft Skiffs: Julian Bethwaite, Did It All An incredible record of achievement as a designer, builder and competitor Julian Bethwaite has an incredible record of achievement in 18ft Skiff Racing as a designer, builder and competitor in both the northern and southern hemispheres. by Frank Quealey Posted 21 Apr 07:34 PDT Are you N2E Race ready? Are you N2E Race ready? Here are some final reminders before race day If you have been vaccinated for Covid 19, - please pack a copy of your vaccination card. Skippers - remember to ask your crew! We've been told that these cards will expedite the landing process. by Newport Ocean Sailing Association Posted 21 Apr 05:39 PDT Colligo Terminator Flex Fittings Colligo Terminator Flex Fittings These blocks can be spliced into a running backstay These blocks can be spliced into a running backstay or shroud on a canting mast system and present anything from a 2/1- a 7/1 purchase, your choice, with the same lightweight block! by Colligo Marine Posted 20 Apr 22:36 PDT ILCA European Continental Qualification day 2 ILCA European Continental Qualification day 2 The battle for the final Tokyo 2020 places continues in Vilamoura Two new races were added to scores today in Vilamoura, Portugal, where the ILCA European Continental Qualification is being held. This event will deliver the last 4 European spots (2 Men, 2 Women) for the Olympics in Tokyo. by Jon Emmett Posted 20 Apr 22:21 PDT NZSailGP's F50 is launched on nightfall in Bermuda NZSailGP's F50 is launched on nightfall in Bermuda NZSailGP, the last of the eight competitors in the 2021 SailGP regatta, launched today in Bermuda NZSailGP, the last of the eight competitors in the 2021 SailGP regatta, was launched Tuesday, local time in Bermuda just before nightfall. Several of the other F50s had a practice session on the Great Sound in fresh winds of around 20kts. by Richard Gladwell Sail-World NZ Posted 20 Apr 19:26 PDT Ocean Race Europe marks a fully-crewed standard Ocean Race Europe marks a fully-crewed standard IMOCA and VO65 teams will compete in a race from the Atlantic to the Mediterranean Some of the best sailors and teams in the world will take up the challenge of The Ocean Race Europe next month, racing in stages from Lorient, France to Genova, Italy. by The Ocean Race Posted 20 Apr 12:17 PDT Capri is ready to welcome the Maxis Capri is ready to welcome the Maxis For Rolex Capri Sailing Week Capri is ready to welcome the Maxi yachts competing for the RCSW Trophy. Reopening promised by Italian PM Draghi warmly welcomed. by Rolex Capri Sailing Week Posted 20 Apr 11:22 PDT M-PRO Pure Black Series back in stock M-PRO Pure Black Series back in stock Having sold out just 3 weeks after launch Having sold out just 3 weeks after launch, we are pleased to say that out best-selling M-PRO Pure Black Jacket is now back in stock. by Henri-Lloyd Posted 20 Apr 08:31 PDT M32 European Season starts in Italy M32 European Season starts in Italy First 2021 event set for Sanremo in May The M32 European season will start in Sanremo in May. After the Italian regatta the fleet will head north to Holland and Denmark to return to Italy and Riva del Garda for the European Championship in September this year. by M32 Class Posted 20 Apr 08:03 PDT SailGP will broadcast to 175 territories SailGP will broadcast to 175 territories SailGP has announced comprehensive broadcast coverage, with viewers in 175 territories With the highly anticipated SailGP Season opener less than a week away, the global championship has announced comprehensive broadcast coverage, with viewers in 175 territories globally able to watch the sports pinnacle league, which promises high-speeds, by SailGP Posted 20 Apr 07:25 PDT North Gulf Challenge heads for Pensacola Friday North Gulf Challenge heads for Pensacola Friday A new Gulf ocean race from St. Petersburg, FL to Pensacola Following a competitors briefing and welcome party Thursday night at the St. Petersburg (FL) Yacht Club, the new North Gulf Challenge starts Friday, April 23 at 1100 EDT in Tampa Bay. by Talbot Wilson Posted 20 Apr 06:47 PDT Japan SailGP Team new signings for Season 2 Japan SailGP Team new signings for Season 2 America's Cup sailors Francesco Bruni and Chris Draper added to star-studded line-up Japan SailGP Team supercharged its team for SailGP Season 2, announcing the headline signings of Italian sailor and eight-time world champion Francesco Bruni and GB's Chris Draper, who take on the roles of flight controller and wing trimmer respectively. by Japan SailGP Team Posted 20 Apr 06:06 PDT Finnfare celebrates 60 years with April edition Finnfare celebrates 60 years with April edition First published in 1961, Finnfare is the legacy of the class Finnfare has been part of Finn class culture for 60 years. First published in 1961, it has consistently brought Finn sailors the news and views from around the world. by Robert Deaves Posted 20 Apr 05:41 PDT Solidarity for the united Kiel Week Solidarity for the united Kiel Week Everything will be done in compliance with the pandemic rules Also in 2021 there will be no Kiel Week in the usual format. While the 2020 edition was based on the principle of "sailing first", the main focus in 2021 will be on a united Kiel Week for sailing and festivals. by Hermann Hell Posted 20 Apr 04:10 PDT ILCA European Continental Qualification day 1 ILCA European Continental Qualification day 1 Racing kicks off in Vilamoura, Portugal Today the racing kicked off in Vilamoura, Portugal at the ILCA Vilamoura European Continental Qualification. Organized by Vilamoura Sailing, this qualifier event is held for European countries to claim their remaining four slots for Tokyo 2020. by Jon Emmett Posted 19 Apr 21:25 PDT Nurture the roots to enjoy the fruit Nurture the roots to enjoy the fruit The grass roots and professional sides of sailing are connected Without doubt, my favourite day on the water all year is when I run the first Junior Sailing session of the year at my local club. by Mark Jardine Posted 19 Apr 12:00 PDT Rolex Fastnet Race - More than a race Rolex Fastnet Race - More than a race Taking part to experience the challenge, a lifelong ambition, an adventure While Rolex Fastnet Race will be highly competitive, for many among the record-sized entry of 453 yachts, the objective of tackling the 695 mile course from Cowes to Cherbourg via the legendary rock off southwest Ireland is just to get round successfully. by James Boyd / RORC Posted 19 Apr 11:50 PDT N2E 73: Ready for Teams? N2E 73: Ready for Teams? Storm Trysail Club Team Trophy in play for 2021 Ready to Team up for more fun and another chance to win a trophy? Last year, NOSA announces an alliance with the Storm Trysail Club in promoting team-based racing across the country. by Newport Ocean Sailing Association Posted 19 Apr 07:50 PDT Musto join forces with France SailGP Team Musto join forces with France SailGP Team Two-season deal as Official Technical Clothing Partner Furthering its reputation as the world-leading performance clothing brand in sailing, Musto has joined forces with France SailGP Team as their Official Technical Clothing Partner for the next two seasons. by Musto Posted 19 Apr 05:18 PDT The Ocean Race Europe to gather data on the seas The Ocean Race Europe to gather data on the seas Several teams will carry scientific equipment on board to capture measurements of microplastics The Ocean Race, the world's toughest test of a team in sport and sailing's greatest round-the-world challenge, will collect vital data about the impact that humans are making on the ocean during its inaugural European Race. by The Ocean Race Posted 19 Apr 04:18 PDT