Clipper boats in Seattle, VOR en route to Newport Clipper boats in Seattle, VOR en route to NewportClipper boats in Seattle, VOR boats bound for Newport, Rhode IslandIf you've ever visited Seattle, odds are good that you traveled across the Alaskan Way Viaduct, an elevated highway that offers sweeping views of Puget Sound and the Olympic Mountains to the west, as well as a foreshortened view of Seattle's skyline.by David Schmidt Posted 23 Apr 10:00 PDT Clipper Round the World Race 9 prize-giving Clipper Round the World Race 9 prize-givingA taste of Seattle's waterfrontAfter completing the toughest stage of the Clipper 2017-18 Race so far, which included hurricane strength winds and Phenomenal sea states of over 14m in height, each of the teams came together this evening, Sunday 22 April, to celebrate their achievementsby Clipper Round the World Posted 23 Apr 22:19 PDT Antigua Classic Yacht Regatta day 4 Antigua Classic Yacht Regatta day 4A crescendo to the end...On the fourth and final race of the 2018 ACYR, boats in the lead set off hoping to hold it, while the rest of the fleet went out in full battle mode.by Antigua Classic Yacht Regatta Posted 23 Apr 22:06 PDT Etchells Atlantic Series 2018 preview Etchells Atlantic Series 2018 previewFirst event at American YC in MayThe Etchells Class kicks off its Summer season on the East Coast with the first regatta of the Class' Atlantic Series, a five-regatta program.by Ron Thompson Posted 23 Apr 12:20 PDT Phil Sharp leads the first solo race of the season Phil Sharp leads the first solo race of the seasonRace route takes the skippers on a triangular course down to GijonFive months have passed since the last crewed race aboard Imerys Clean Energy, and 16 months since Phil Sharp's last solo adventure - the notable nine hour World Speed Sailing Record and Guinness Record for the Channel.by Phil Sharp Racing Posted 23 Apr 11:58 PDT Diam World Tour launches this year Diam World Tour launches this yearRacing on three continents in 2018Five years after its launching date, the Diam 24 One Design has not finished to surprise us with the creation of the Diam World Tour.by Matthieu Posted 23 Apr 10:35 PDT Volvo Ocean Race Leg 8, Day 2 Volvo Ocean Race Leg 8, Day 2Sailors settle back into life at sea less than 24 hours into Volvo Ocean Race Leg 8Following a big send-off from Itajai, Brazil, on Sunday, the seven-strong fleet – back up to full complement with the welcome return of Vestas 11th Hour Racing and Sun Hung Kai/Scallywag – faced a tricky opening night of unpredictable weather.by Volvo Ocean Race Posted 23 Apr 07:31 PDT OBX-Wind Championship recap OBX-Wind Championship recapThe OBX-Wind is more than just an eventIt is the one event in North America that any windsurfer from any skill level or interest can participate in. Everyone can relate because going fast is fun for anyone. One must not be intensely competitive or have the leading edge fast to enjoy it.by Jonathan Erbele Posted 23 Apr 06:31 PDT Team US One Triumphs in 2018 Congressional Cup Team US One Triumphs in 2018 Congressional CupTaylor Canfield wins Congressional Cup, American Magic take second after fiery FinalsTaylor Canfield and Team US One have won the 2018 Congressional Cup after an intense five-day battle with nine other of the world's top match racing talent; and fierce finals with Dean Barker and Team American Magic, who finished second.by Betsy Crowfoot Posted 23 Apr 05:32 PDT Legal opinions differ on Kiteboard inclusion Legal opinions differ on Kiteboard inclusionAn America's Cup rules expert looks at whether Kiteboards should be part of World SailingRules and America's Cup guru, Tom Ehman has penned an interesting commentary piece. He looks at the meaning of the word "sailing" in the context of the world body for sailing, and if it should have accepted the membership of kiteboarding/surfing.by SailingIllustrated.com/Sail-World.com Posted 22 Apr 23:13 PDT Antigua Classic Yacht Regatta day 3 Antigua Classic Yacht Regatta day 3The ACYR loves a parade!The Kenny Coombs Memorial Cannon Course, perfectly set for four long and lively legs of reaching, is really the first parade of the day. As in all races, small boats start first and are caught and passed by the big girls.by Antigua Classic Yacht Regatta Posted 22 Apr 22:22 PDT Randy Smyth wins U.S. Multihull Championship Title Randy Smyth wins U.S. Multihull Championship TitleRecord-setting fifth career Hobie Alter TrophyLegendary multihull sailor, Randy Smyth (Fort Walton Beach, Fla.), won his record-setting fifth career Hobie Alter Trophy for the U.S. Multihull Championship this weekend in his hometown of Fort Walton Beach, Fla.by US Sailing Posted 22 Apr 21:44 PDT Melges 20 World League in Forio d'Ischia overall Melges 20 World League in Forio d'Ischia overallFirst event of the European Division now completeThe first event of the 2018 Melges 20 World League, European Division is now complete and rounds of congratulations go to the strong colors of Italy's Filippo Pacinotti helming Brontolo with tactician Manu Weiller, and crew membersby International Melges 20 Class Association Posted 22 Apr 21:15 PDT Mondial du Vent final day Mondial du Vent final dayFinal day at the Mondial du Vent 2018It's a wrap! 150.000 spectators visited the amazing event-site at La Franqui, Leucate during the past week. 21 riders signed up for the first international freestyle event this season.by Hanna Poschinger Posted 22 Apr 21:08 PDT Everyone's got an opinion Everyone's got an opinionYep. Even on these here pages we have espoused a few too.Yep. Even on these here pages we have espoused a few too. More often than not they're about the Olympics, and the equipment and events that get used to determine the medals.by John Curnow, Editor, Sail-World AUS Posted 22 Apr 15:00 PDT Nacra 15 Worlds at Barcelona preview Nacra 15 Worlds at Barcelona preview60 youth teams from 18 countries set for racing on MondayRight now in Barcelona, 60 eager Nacra 15 youth teams representing 18 Nations and four continents are preparing their first official Nacra 15 World Championship.by Edwin Loder Posted 22 Apr 13:36 PDT Volvo Ocean Race Leg 8 Start Volvo Ocean Race Leg 8 StartMAPFRE leads the fleet out of Itajaí to Newport, Rhode IslandLarge crowds were on hand to see MAPFRE lead the Volvo Ocean Race fleet off on Leg 8 from Itajaí, Brazil to Newport, Rhode Island...by Volvo Ocean Race Posted 22 Apr 12:53 PDT FAST40+ Training Regatta in the Solent FAST40+ Training Regatta in the SolentA variety of conditions to test crew and boatsEight teams participated in the FAST40+ Class Training Regatta held 21-22 April, 2018. The Solent served up a variety of conditions to test crew and boats.by Louay Habib / FAST40+ Class Posted 22 Apr 10:03 PDT World Cup Series Hyères day 1 World Cup Series Hyères day 1The heat is on with temperatures set to soarHyères will heat up in more ways than one this week with temperatures set to soar and a red-hot competition across the single Para World Sailing and ten Olympic sailing disciplines expected.by Soazig Gueho, World Sailing Posted 22 Apr 09:32 PDT Scotland victorious in RHKYC Nations' Cup Scotland victorious in RHKYC Nations' CupNew Zealand's four year Nations' Cup winning streak comes to an endNew Zealand's four year Nations' Cup winning streak has come to an end thanks to Scotland (Mike Burrell Impala I) who have now placed their flag in pride of place in the Royal Hong Kong Yacht Club's Main Bar.by RHKYC Media Posted 22 Apr 07:02 PDT