American Magic's AC75 survives crash, damage American Magic's AC75 survives crash, damage US Challenger for the America's Cup receives assistance in the fight to save Patriot After racing into a squall, crashing, capsizing, incurring significant damage and coming close to sinking, American Magic's AC75 racing yacht, PATRIOT, made it back to shore at 10:45 PM NZDT after a herculean effort to save the boat. by New York Yacht Club American Magic Posted 17 Jan 11:24 PST Vendée Globe Day 71: Dalin leads Atlantic climb Vendée Globe Day 71: Dalin leads Atlantic climb Apivia skirts round the worst of a dynamic cloud system The Doldrums did not give up the Vendée Globe leaders as easily as was initially predicted but first placed Charlie Dalin (Apivia) appears to have skirted round the worst of a dynamic cloud system and emerged this afternoon with his margin intact. by Vendée Globe Posted 17 Jan 11:08 PST RORC Transatlantic Race update RORC Transatlantic Race update Leaders close in on Antigua Oren Nataf's Multi50 Trimaran Rayon Vert, skippered by Alex Pella was under 400 miles from the finish and expected to take Multihull Line Honours on Monday 18th January. by Louay Habib Posted 17 Jan 10:47 PST The aftermath of Patriot's massive capsize The aftermath of Patriot's massive capsize The external damage is obvious, but what else is broken? The PRADA Cup so far has been enthralling and day 3 saw the drama ratchet up to 11 when a vicious squall hit Patriot as she went for a tack then bear away at the final mark, had an issue with the port runner, went for a leap, then crashed down hard. by Mark Jardine Posted 17 Jan 04:52 PST Luna Rossa at the PRADA Cup Day 3 Luna Rossa at the PRADA Cup Day 3 A day filled with unexpected events The first weekend of the PRADA Cup closes with a day filled with unexpected events, from the first race cancelled for sudden wind shifts to the major accident involving American Magic. by Luna Rossa Prada Pirelli Posted 17 Jan 01:58 PST PRADA Cup Day 3 Race Summary Video PRADA Cup Day 3 Race Summary Video Including the footage of American Magic's capsize and recovery A dramatic day on the Hauraki Gulf saw one race abandoned, and then rerun, and American Magic capsize while well ahead of Luna Rossa PRADA Pirelli on the last leg of the last race of the day. by America's Cup Posted 17 Jan 01:30 PST INEOS TEAM UK at the PRADA Cup Day 3 INEOS TEAM UK at the PRADA Cup Day 3 An eventful day on the Hauraki Gulf In a day that was saddened by the capsize of American Magic, the changeable weather on the Hauraki Gulf threw strong winds, shifts, rain and chop at the Challengers of the PRADA Cup. by INEOS TEAM UK Posted 17 Jan 01:03 PST Vendée Globe Day 71 morning update Vendée Globe Day 71 morning update Louis Burton on Bureau Vallée 2 first back into the northern hemisphere Louis Burton, the 35 year old Saint Malo skipper of Bureau Vallée 2 was the first Vendée Globe skipper to break back into the northern hemisphere last night, crossing the Equator at 1911hrs UTC last night. by Vendée Globe Posted 17 Jan 00:43 PST 18ft Skiff NSW Championship Final Race 18ft Skiff NSW Championship Final Race Re-sail of Race 2 decides the title on Sydney Harbour The tech2 team of Jack Macartney, Charlie Wyatt and Lewis Brake became the 2020-2021 NSW 18ft Skiff champion following an impressive all-the-way victory in today's re-sail of Race 2 of the championship on Sydney Harbour. by Frank Quealey Posted 16 Jan 23:44 PST NYYC American Magic statement on capsize incident NYYC American Magic statement on capsize incident Efforts to stabilize PATRIOT and get the yacht back to shore are currently under way New York Yacht Club American Magic, the U.S. Challenger for the America's Cup, capsized in a strong gust of wind while leading around the final mark during a Prada Cup race shortly before 6:00 PM NZDT on Sunday, January 17 (January 16 U.S. time). by New York Yacht Club American Magic Posted 16 Jan 23:09 PST America's Cup teams battle to save Patriot America's Cup teams battle to save Patriot After huge capsize for NYYC American Magic team It's been a day of high drama in Auckland at the PRADA Cup, with all the support teams now battling to save NYYC American Magic's AC75 'Patriot'. by Mark Jardine & Richard Gladwell Posted 16 Jan 22:29 PST 2021 West Marine US Open Sailing Series - Day 2 2021 West Marine US Open Sailing Series - Day 2 A Laser show breaks out in Fort Lauderdale The Lauderdale Yacht Club was bustling with energy this morning for the start of racing at the 2021 West Marine US Open Sailing Series - Fort Lauderdale. by US Sailing Posted 16 Jan 21:52 PST Prada Cup: Day 3: Course A - off Barker's place Prada Cup: Day 3: Course A - off Barker's place For Day 3 of the Prada Cup, racing will shift to a new course area off Milford Beach For Day 3 of the Prada Cup, racing will shift to a new course area, in an unusual response to the predicted wind. For the first time in the Prada Cup, Course A off Auckland's East Coast Bays, and North Shore suburbs, will be used. by Richard Gladwell Sail-World NZ Posted 16 Jan 14:13 PST Adventures of a Sailor Girl Prada Cup Day 2 Review Adventures of a Sailor Girl Prada Cup Day 2 Review "Sometimes you are the bug, and some days you are the windshield" said Terry Hutchison "Sometimes you are the bug, and some days you are the windshield" said Terry Hutchison of today's Prada Cup racing. "At any given moment all the teams were dealing with the same thing, I guess we drew the unlucky number in the lottery." by Nic Douglass Posted 16 Jan 13:35 PST Vendée Globe Day 70: Burton to lead at Equator? Vendée Globe Day 70: Burton to lead at Equator? Dalin v Burton Side by Side Into Doldrums 'Considering the speed that phenomena evolve in the Doldrums a little luck is always needed' - Vendée Globe meteo adviser Christian Dumard annexes his prediction for the Vendée leaders' passage of the ICTZ with a warning. by Vendée Globe Posted 16 Jan 09:58 PST Beneteau presents new members of 7th gen First Beneteau presents new members of 7th gen First Big boats bring the glory, but small boats make the sailors On an ongoing mission to share its passion for sailing, Beneteau together with Seascape presents three new members of the seventh generation of First. by Beneteau Posted 16 Jan 08:26 PST Baron Benjamin de Rothschild passes away Baron Benjamin de Rothschild passes away Founder and owner of the Gitana Team It is with deep regret and great sadness that Gitana Team announces the death of Benjamin de Rothschild following a heart attack at his home in Pregny (Switzerland), on the afternoon of 15 January 2021. by Gitana Team Posted 16 Jan 07:28 PST Sébastien Destremau (Merci) forced to retire Sébastien Destremau (Merci) forced to retire Abandoning his attempt to complete his second Vendée Globe Sébastien Destremau, the skipper of the 26th placed IMOCA Merci, has been finally forced to abandon his attempt to complete his second Vendée Globe. by Vendée Globe Posted 16 Jan 07:20 PST America's Cup Rialto: Jan 16 - A day of surprises America's Cup Rialto: Jan 16 - A day of surprises Day 2 of the Qualifiers for the Challenger Selection Series, in the 36th America's Cup had as many s Day 2 of the Qualifiers for the Challenger Selection Series, in the 36th America's Cup had as many surprises as the first day of the event. by Richard Gladwell, Sail-World NZ Posted 16 Jan 06:45 PST American Magic at the PRADA Cup Day 2 American Magic at the PRADA Cup Day 2 American Magic falls in two light air races Displacement-mode standoffs and "connect the dots" tactics define Day 2 of the Prada Cup, and the U.S. Challenger records a frustrating 0-3 start to the Challenger Selection Series. by New York Yacht Club American Magic Posted 16 Jan 02:15 PST Prada Cup: INEOS Team UK scores a hat-trick Prada Cup: INEOS Team UK scores a hat-trick Day 2 of the Prada Cup continued to turn the challenger form book inside out. Day 2 of the Prada Cup continued to turn the challenger form book inside out. American Magic from the New York Yacht Club, was widely expected to emerge as top challenger from the Round Robin phase of the Challenger Selection Series. by Ben Gladwell/Sail-World Posted 16 Jan 02:08 PST Vendée Globe Day 70 morning update Vendée Globe Day 70 morning update The Equator and the Doldrums ahead >At 260 miles to the Equator this morning and in an E'ly trade wind which has built and rotated right a little since the minor pinch point at Recife the leading trio of IMOCAs, Apivia, Bureau Vallée and SeaExplorer Yacht Club de Monaco have accelerated by Vendée Globe Posted 16 Jan 02:01 PST Seguin is becoming a legend of the sport Seguin is becoming a legend of the sport During this epic Vendée Globe, various sailors are making names for themselves During this epic Vendée Globe, various sailors are making names for themselves and are reaching fans of the sport in all corners of the globe. by Ed Gorman / IMOCA Posted 16 Jan 02:01 PST Luna Rossa at the PRADA Cup Day 2 Luna Rossa at the PRADA Cup Day 2 Racing held in light and unstable winds Race conditions today were extremely tricky, with light and unstable winds across the entire racecourse that was positioned between course C at North Head and course D, closer to Rangitoto island. by Luna Rossa Prada Pirelli Posted 16 Jan 01:58 PST Marine Auctions January Online Auctions Marine Auctions January Online Auctions Bidding will commence on Friday 22nd January Marine Auctions are happy to provide details of the Boats and Marina Berths next Online Auction. The bidding will commence on Friday 22nd January and will end on Thursday 28th January 2021 at 2 pm AEST. by Adrian Seiffert, Marine Auctions Posted 15 Jan 23:28 PST PRADA Cup Round Robin Day 2 PRADA Cup Round Robin Day 2 A day of ups and downs in wind, foils and points A tricky and yet revealing day for the Challengers competing in the PRADA Cup Round Robins due the to the tricky light wind conditions that frequently forced the AC75's off their foils. by PRADA Cup Posted 15 Jan 23:05 PST INEOS TEAM UK at the PRADA Cup Day 2 INEOS TEAM UK at the PRADA Cup Day 2 Staying on the foils to win in light winds The second day of the PRADA Cup Challenger Series brought very different conditions. Staying on the foils and picking the shifts were the themes of the day. by INEOS TEAM UK Posted 15 Jan 22:25 PST Debut of Nautor's Swan Shadow Debut of Nautor's Swan Shadow Swan Shadow marks Nautor's entry into the motor yacht market with a convertible outboard boat Nautor's Swan, launches a new project, the celebrated Finnish luxury sailing yacht constructor, is once again pushing its limits by entering the motor boat market with Swan Shadow. by Nautor's Swan Posted 15 Jan 18:39 PST Prada Cup: Day 2: Course C - D options Prada Cup: Day 2: Course C - D options Regatta Director Iain Murray has advised that racing will be held on either Course C of D race areas Regatta Director Iain Murray has advised that racing will be held on either Course C of D race areas today. The breeze is expected to come in later than the 3.12pm start schedule and will be from an average of 230 degrees - or SSW. by Richard Gladwell Sail-World NZ Posted 15 Jan 15:03 PST Maxi Edmond de Rothschild crosses equator Maxi Edmond de Rothschild crosses equator Navigating the southern hemisphere in their Jules Verne Trophy record attempt The crew of the Maxi Edmond de Rothschild crossed the equator this Friday 15 January at 14h48'32'' UTC, after five days 13 hours 14 minutes and 46 seconds at sea. by Gitana Team Posted 15 Jan 13:24 PST Vendée Globe Day 69: Herrmann gains 800 miles Vendée Globe Day 69: Herrmann gains 800 miles Now applying pressure on the top duo Racing some 35 miles off the NE corner of Brasil, at Recife this afternoon, speeds remain very even between the top trio of Vendée Globe boats, German skipper Boris Herrmann having moved into third place overnight. by Vendée Globe Posted 15 Jan 11:26 PST Race to Alaska 2021 cancelled Race to Alaska 2021 cancelled Northwest Maritime Center decided to flip the script The COVID landscape for Race to Alaska hasn't changed much from 2020, and race organizers at the Northwest Maritime Center have decided to flip the script. by Northwest Maritime Center Posted 15 Jan 08:21 PST 2021 Annapolis to Newport race online seminar 2021 Annapolis to Newport race online seminar Providing a basic overview of the ORC handicap rule, focusing on the ORC Club certificate We will be hosting an ORC-focused online seminar on Monday, February 1, beginning at 6:30pm EST. It will be led by Jahn Tihansky, USNA Director Offshore Sailing Team, and Ben Capuco, AYC's ORC Fleet Captain and Owner of the Aerodyne 38 ZUUL. by Annapolis to Newport Race Posted 15 Jan 07:02 PST Adventures of a Sailor Girl Prada Cup Day 1 Review Adventures of a Sailor Girl Prada Cup Day 1 Review And then there were two... wins that is! And then there were two... wins that is! INEOS Team UK MUST have been good this year to get a whole lot of boat speed from "Santa" over Christmas! But seriously, great job to the whole team as Ben Ainslie said. by Nic Douglass Posted 15 Jan 06:58 PST New dates for 56th Congressional Cup New dates for 56th Congressional Cup Long Beach Yacht Club's flagship match racing event now to be held in November Congressional Cup Chairman Chris Macy has announced the 2021 event will be postponed to mid-September in light of the status of the COVID-19 pandemic and recovery. by Betsy Crowfoot Posted 15 Jan 05:51 PST America's Cup Rialto: Jan 15 - Arise, Sir Ben America's Cup Rialto: Jan 15 - Arise, Sir Ben INEOS Team UK today surprised everyone, perhaps including themselves, with two wins from two races INEOS Team UK today surprised everyone, perhaps including themselves, with two wins from two races on the opening day of the Prada Cup in Auckland. Even more telling the British extended their margin on 11 of the 12 legs sailed. by Richard Gladwell, Sail-World NZ Posted 15 Jan 04:28 PST Luna Rossa at the PRADA Cup Day 1 Luna Rossa at the PRADA Cup Day 1 Excitement and surprises on the opening day The PRADA Cup in Auckland is now on and, as expected, there was no lack of excitement and surprises. Both races were set on Course C, at North Head, in close proximity of the city. by Luna Rossa Prada Pirelli Posted 15 Jan 02:09 PST American Magic at the PRADA Cup Day 1 American Magic at the PRADA Cup Day 1 Edged by INEOS TEAM UK on the opening day New York Yacht Club American Magic began racing at the Prada Cup, the Challenger Selection Series for the America's Cup, with a loss to INEOS Team UK in the opening contest of the event. by New York Yacht Club American Magic Posted 15 Jan 01:44 PST INEOS TEAM UK at the PRADA Cup Day 1 INEOS TEAM UK at the PRADA Cup Day 1 Improved team performance leads to two opening wins The challenge for the 36th America's Cup officially began today with the start of the PRADA Cup, the Challenger Selection Series. The opening day of racing saw INEOS TEAM UK win both their races in perfect conditions on the Hauraki Gulf, New Zealand. by INEOS TEAM UK Posted 15 Jan 00:44 PST Vendée Globe Day 69 morning update Vendée Globe Day 69 morning update Miranda Merron: Finally letting myself think about Cape Horn Miranda Merron is finally allowing herself to think about Cape Horn, as she said on this morning's 0400hrs UC call. "I am in a NW'ly airflow and have just under 800 miles to go to Cape Horn by Vendée Globe Posted 14 Jan 22:49 PST