A Q&A with Mark Wheeler on the 2021 J/111 Worlds A Q&A with Mark Wheeler on the 2021 J/111 Worlds An interview with Mark Wheeler on the 2021 J/111 Worlds Sail-World checked in with Mark Wheeler, regatta chairman of the 2021 J/111 Worlds, via email, to learn more about this One Design championship. by David Schmidt Posted 14 Oct 08:00 PDT Relive the best bits from Spain Sail Grand Prix! Relive the best bits from Spain Sail Grand Prix! A fantastic weekend in Cadiz for Australia It was a fantastic weekend in Cadiz for Australia, who won the Spain Sail Grand Prix and returned to the top of the SailGP Season Championship with only two events remaining! by SailGP Posted 15 Oct 23:46 PDT 18ft Skiffs: Finport Finance, a 'new team' 18ft Skiffs: Finport Finance, a 'new team' Experienced crew to feature in the 18ft Skiff 2021-22 season Keagan York's Finport Finance will feature a brand new team when it lines up against 17 other top performers at the Australian 18 Footers League for the club's 2021-22 season on Sydney Harbour. by Frank Quealey Posted 15 Oct 23:41 PDT Westerlies give Swan fleets boost in St Tropez Westerlies give Swan fleets boost in St Tropez An ideal 12-15 knot breeze at the Swan One Design Worlds Crews were scrambled early this morning with the news that racing in the Swan One Design Worlds was to begin early at 11am to take advantage of a good sailing breeze. by Nautor's Swan Posted 15 Oct 23:36 PDT Finn World Masters at Mar Menor overall Finn World Masters at Mar Menor overall Medals decided with no racing possible on Friday The 2021 Finn World Masters on Mar Menor, Murcia, Spain, concluded on Friday with no more races possible. With a difficult forecast the fleet was sent out in the hope of one final race, but after a brief hope was dashed, racing was abandoned for the day. by Robert Deaves Posted 15 Oct 22:36 PDT America's Cup: Valencia Revisited? America's Cup: Valencia Revisited? A report in the Spanish media indicates that a new bid is in the running for the 37th America's Cup A report in the Spanish media indicates that a new bid from Valencia, Spain is in the running for hosting the 37th America's Cup. by Richard Gladwell/Sail-World NZ Posted 15 Oct 14:22 PDT World Match Racing Tour 2021 final postponed World Match Racing Tour 2021 final postponed The decision to postpone the Shenzhen event is due to border and quarantine restrictions Organisers of the World Match Racing Tour today announced the final event of the 2021 season, the Boa'an Match Cup/WMRT Final in Shenzhen, China will be postponed to March 2022 following a review of the current border and quarantine restrictions in China. by World Match Racing Tour Posted 15 Oct 06:35 PDT Seawanhaka Cup 2022 schedule announced Seawanhaka Cup 2022 schedule announced The new Notice of Race and Deed of Gift are now posted While we were disappointed that the event could not be held this year due to the global Covid pandemic, we are looking forward to hosting a world class event next year. by Long Beach Yacht Club Posted 15 Oct 06:02 PDT America's Cup: Big calls ahead for Superstars America's Cup: Big calls ahead for Superstars Tough calls ahead for Burling and Tuke as they try to balance their 2024 dance card Peter Burling and Blair Tuke announced their arrival back into New Zealand, this week, with a media release making it clear the duo had not re-signed with Emirates Team New Zealand. by Richard Gladwell/Sail-World.com/nz Posted 15 Oct 03:53 PDT Moth Top Tips with Brad Funk Moth Top Tips with Brad Funk Chat with the winner of the Inlands at Rutland Moth tips from Inland Champion Brad Funk from the Moth Inlands 2021 held at Rutland Sailing Club. by James Eaves Posted 15 Oct 03:04 PDT 2021 Formula Kite Worlds day 2 2021 Formula Kite Worlds day 2 High drama in challenging conditions upsets order in Sardina The fight for the Formula Kite world championship titles, being contested on the sumptuous Gulf of Oristano on the Italian island, shifted into high gear with drama all over the track in tough conditions that left some leading contenders in difficulties. by International Kiteboarding Association Posted 14 Oct 23:40 PDT Swan OD Worlds get under way in light winds Swan OD Worlds get under way in light winds Just one race on day one in St Tropez Electricity crackled along the quayside this morning as crews prepared for the first race of Swan One Design Worlds in St Tropez. After the relaxed fun of last night's opening ceremony, tension was palpable as final checks were made and sails stowed. by Nautor's Swan Posted 14 Oct 18:22 PDT Finn World Masters at Mar Menor day 4 Finn World Masters at Mar Menor day 4 Valerian Lebrun wins with day to spare The fourth day of the 2021 Finn World Masters on Mar Menor in Murcia, Spain produced yet more great racing, with Valerian Lebrun, from France, securing the title with a day to spare. by Robert Deaves Posted 14 Oct 17:53 PDT 66th Stratford Shoal Race at Indian Harbor YC 66th Stratford Shoal Race at Indian Harbor YC Fifty-two boats signed up for what promised to be epic sailing conditions Living up to its name, this year's Indian Harbor Yacht Club Stratford Shoal Gear-Buster Race saw winds gusting to 30 kts and, of course, lots of gear getting busted up in the steep, breaking seas on western Long Island Sound! by J/Boats Posted 14 Oct 12:34 PDT Newport Bermuda Race official sponsor announced Newport Bermuda Race official sponsor announced Leading outfitter and embroiderer provides racers with customized apparel The Bermuda Race Organizing Committee (BROC) welcomes Team One Newport, specialists in customized team apparel, as an Official Sponsor and Gear Supplier of the Newport Bermuda Race that starts June 17, 2022. by Newport Bermuda Race Posted 14 Oct 09:52 PDT Sails of Change to set sail on Jules Verne Trophy Sails of Change to set sail on Jules Verne Trophy Dona, Yann and their crew to set sail on a fossil fuel-free attempt Dona Bertarelli and Yann Guichard are once more set to take on the Jules Verne Trophy, held since 2017 by Francis Joyon and his crew in a time of 40d 23h 30' 30". by Spindrift racing Posted 14 Oct 07:37 PDT J/111 World Championship preview J/111 World Championship preview Eight top-level teams will be participating, including Peter Wagner's The 2021 edition of the J/111 World Championship will be hosted by Hampton Yacht Club at the southern end of the Chesapeake Bay off Hampton, Virginia. by J/Boats Posted 14 Oct 07:15 PDT Votes open for Mirabaud Yacht Racing Image 2021 Votes open for Mirabaud Yacht Racing Image 2021 Jury has selected the 80 best pictures for you to vote on The international jury of the Mirabaud Yacht Racing Image award has selected the 80 best pictures taken this year by photographers based all around the world. The public is now invited to vote. by Mirabaud Yacht Racing Image Posted 14 Oct 05:08 PDT New entry for single-handed Cape2Rio 2023 New entry for single-handed Cape2Rio 2023 Brazilian Bruno Baqueiro has entered with his Beneteau 411 On the one-year anniversary of the announcement to run a Cape2Rio Race in January 2023 and with just under 15 months to the Start gun, the Royal Cape Yacht Club and the Iate Club do Rio de Janeiro are proud to announce the receipt of the 10th entry. by Royal Cape Yacht Club Posted 14 Oct 05:06 PDT Opening skirmishes at Formula Kite Worlds in Italy Opening skirmishes at Formula Kite Worlds in Italy The opening exchanges throw up surprises in tight racing The opening exchanges at the Formula Kite World Championships, being fought out on the Gulf of Oristano on the Italian island of Sardinia, slightly upset the form book after a faltering start, when the wind teased before the action kicked off in earnest. by International Kiteboarding Association Posted 14 Oct 01:48 PDT A spectacular welcome for Swan OD Worlds A spectacular welcome for Swan OD Worlds Record fleet of 41 boats from 18 nations brings hundreds of sailors to St Tropez Saint Tropez plays magnificent host to the Swan One Design Worlds, with 41 boats from 18 different nations lined up along the quay in the historic old harbour. by Nautor's Swan Posted 13 Oct 23:27 PDT Pensacola's Bushwhacker Cup set for record turnout Pensacola's Bushwhacker Cup set for record turnout Melges 24 event living up to its reputation as a competitive, fun regatta The Melges 24 Bushwhacker Cup is living up to its reputation as a competitive, fun regatta. With one month to the first warning, entries are equal to the numbers in the previous Pensacola event. by Talbot Wilson Posted 13 Oct 22:43 PDT PIC Coastal Classic hoists cancellation flag PIC Coastal Classic hoists cancellation flag For the first time in its 39 year event history, the PIC Coastal Classic is cancelled. For the first time in its 39 year event history, the PIC Coastal Classic is cancelled. "Updated restrictions make it clear that events of any kind are not permitted at Level 3," says New Zealand Multihull. Yacht Club (NZMYC) Commodore Greer Houston. by PIC Coastal Classic Posted 13 Oct 17:14 PDT OFS800 Offshore Range has landed! OFS800 Offshore Range has landed! Next Generation Offshore Kit from Zhik The culmination of years of testing with the world's leading sailors in the Volvo Ocean Race and a design brief of NO COMPROMISE in fabric technology. by Zhik Posted 13 Oct 13:00 PDT Finn World Masters at Mar Menor day 3 Finn World Masters at Mar Menor day 3 Fleet leaders survive Mar Menor light winds Only one race was scheduled on the third day of the 2021 Finn World Masters on Mar Menor, Murcia, Spain. Anthony Nossiter, from Australia, led from start to finish in the light winds only to find he'd been black flagged for the second race running. by Robert Deaves Posted 13 Oct 12:11 PDT Barton at the Annapolis Boat Show Barton at the Annapolis Boat Show Discover the huge Barton US range of sailboat hardware at The United States Sailboat Show Discover the huge Barton US range of sailboat hardware at The United States Sailboat Show in Annapolis from the 14th to the 18th October. For the first time ever, Barton US have their own booth (Tent AB 16,17,18) in partnership with Atlantic Marketing. by Barton Marine Posted 13 Oct 06:09 PDT Become a Doyle Sailmaker - join a world class team Become a Doyle Sailmaker - join a world class team Doyle's Sailmaking Programme is designed to slingshot apprentices to the top of the industry The Doyle Sailmaking Programme is designed to slingshot apprentices to the top of the industry. It focuses on creating opportunities for participants – on the water and on the loft floor. by Danielle Burridge/Doyle Sails Posted 13 Oct 00:50 PDT Finn World Masters at Mar Menor day 2 Finn World Masters at Mar Menor day 2 Lebrun extends on high scoring second day in Spain Bas de Waal, from the Netherlands, and Jesus Pintos, from Spain, may have won the races on the second day of the 2021 Finn World Masters on the Mar Menor, in Spain, but it was France's Valerian Lebrun who extended his lead by Robert Deaves Posted 12 Oct 18:09 PDT 2021 Formula Kite World Championships opening day 2021 Formula Kite World Championships opening day The biggest kitefoil fleet ever will go head-to-head on the flat waters off Torregrande The world's fastest kiteboard racers are set to battle for the coveted Formula Kite World Championships in the inaugural title fight of the Olympic cycle, on the Italian island of Sardinia. by International Kiteboarding Association Posted 12 Oct 15:53 PDT Clarification on Etchells Mould 8 and 10 Clarification on Etchells Mould 8 and 10 World Sailing have no concerns about their validity Following a letter from David Graham, CEO of World Sailing, dated 9th October 2021, we further clarify that World Sailing have no concerns about the validity of Etchells Moulds 8 and 10. by Mark Jardine Posted 12 Oct 14:06 PDT The technology inside Vaikobi FlexForce wetsuits The technology inside Vaikobi FlexForce wetsuits There's more than meets the eye with this highly evolved range Vaikobi's range of FlexForce wetsuits has been developed and tested with professional athletes, designed to provide extra protection in colder conditions across all wind and water sports. by Vaikobi Posted 12 Oct 13:30 PDT Q&A Live Call with Jon Emmett Q&A Live Call with Jon Emmett Training Methods to Transform your Race Results Train Hard, Fight Easy. Too many sailors rely on racing as their only way of improving and it's a hugely flawed way of trying to make progress. by Andy Rice Posted 12 Oct 09:55 PDT Spain SailGP debriefing, U.S. Youth Championship Spain SailGP debriefing, U.S. Youth Championship Latest newsletter from Sail-World's David Schmidt in the USA While early October is always a great time for racing in North America, last week's sailing news cycle was dominated by the Spain SailGP event, which unfurled off Cadiz, Spain, on the country's southwest coast. by David Schmidt Posted 12 Oct 08:00 PDT SailGP Spain - WASZP lights up Cadiz SailGP Spain - WASZP lights up Cadiz Some of the best young talent in Spain converged on the Inspire Racing Circuit Sailors were greeted by the best conditions of the European Season, racing alongside the F50s in front of the massive estimated crowds of 11,000, this provided a genuine inside look at what life could be as a professional sailor. by WASZP Posted 12 Oct 06:20 PDT Gladwell's Line: Life in Lockdown Land Gladwell's Line: Life in Lockdown Land In the alternate universe - Planet Cherub - it is great to see the Lockdown being put to good use In the alternate universe - Planet Cherub - it is great to see the Lockdown being put to good use, where the home-build virus seems to be running amok. Fortunately no vaccination is available, and frankly the more who catch it the better. by Richard Gladwell/Sail-World.com/nz Posted 12 Oct 05:51 PDT Sustainability Award nomination closes this Friday Sustainability Award nomination closes this Friday Submit your nominiation for the World Sailing 11th Hour Racing Sustainability Award There are less than five days remaining to submit nominations for this year's World Sailing 11th Hour Racing Sustainability Award, the highest recognition of success in marine sustainability. by World Sailing Posted 11 Oct 23:34 PDT 2021 U.S. Youth Sailing Championships overall 2021 U.S. Youth Sailing Championships overall Five fleet champions crowned on the Neuse River While there was plenty of entertainment to be had during the social events and on-land activities at the 2021 U.S. Youth Sailing Championships, the real fun of the weekend happened on the waters of the Neuse River. by US Sailing Posted 11 Oct 22:51 PDT Maritimo S60 Revealed Maritimo S60 Revealed Maritimo's all new S60 Sedan Motor Yacht - the sixth new Maritimo model for 2021 Leading Australian luxury motor yacht manufacturer Maritimo, has unveiled its sixth new model in 2021, with today's exciting global reveal of the all new S60 Sedan Motor Yacht. by Maritimo Posted 11 Oct 19:35 PDT Finn World Masters at Mar Menor day 1 Finn World Masters at Mar Menor day 1 Valerian Lebrun leads after Finntastic opening day Finn racing doesn't get much better than the opening day of the 2021 Finn World Masters on Mar Menor, in Murcia, Spain. With 12-18 knots of wind and in 25 degrees, two races were sailed in near perfect conditions. by Robert Deaves Posted 11 Oct 14:51 PDT DJ crowned 2021 Fish Class World Champion DJ crowned 2021 Fish Class World Champion David (DJ) Johnson won the 2021 Fish Class Worlds in a 15-point tiebreaker after seven races David (DJ) Johnson rules the Fish Class for 2021. The Pensacola Yacht Club sailor used three first place finishes to break the 15-point tie with past two-time champion Tom Pace to win the Fish class Worlds sailed last weekend on Pensacola Bay. by Talbot Wilson Posted 11 Oct 14:20 PDT