SailGP: Bermuda goes into seven day lockdown SailGP: Bermuda goes into seven day lockdown Bermuda will enter a "shelter at home" policy, ending after the start of SailGP Round 2 It has been announced in Bermuda that the island will enter a "shelter at home" policy for the next seven days at least. The Premier says no exceptions will be made for SailGP for training or racing. by Richard Gladwell Sail-World NZ Posted 11 Apr 19:16 PDT Bermuda Race safety webinar Bermuda Race safety webinar Yacht & Safety Race-Prep is at 7pm EDT on April 13th "To Finish First, You First Must Finish". A Safety & Yacht Preparation Webinar for the 2022 Bermuda Race will be on Zoom at April 13th, 2021 7pm EDT. by Newport Bermuda Race Posted 12 Apr 11:32 PDT The Easter Regatta at Columbia Sailing Club The Easter Regatta at Columbia Sailing Club Chris Stone's Velocidad wins by just one point Sailed in J/24s since 1987, The Easter Regatta has been one of the world's most popular and enduring J/24 events. It offers an excellent mix of shore side events and world-class competition. by J/Boats Posted 12 Apr 09:59 PDT Les Voiles de St. Barth looks to the future Les Voiles de St. Barth looks to the future Here are some highlights of past years As international situation has once again sustained the decision made by the regatta's organizers, the entire staff remains committed to presenting a fantastic event in 2022 and to make up for lost time with a week of festivities everyone will remember by Les Voiles de St Barth Richard Mille Posted 12 Apr 08:57 PDT Charleston Race Week overall Charleston Race Week overall All three days deliver solid conditions While major regattas around the world are still getting canceled because of coronavirus, Charleston Race Week elected to press forward with its 25th anniversary celebration. by Bill Wagner Posted 12 Apr 08:50 PDT Dockwa partnership launches savvy navvy into USA Dockwa partnership launches savvy navvy into USA Collaboration with marina reservation app and boater relationship platform Marine navigation company savvy navvy has announced a new partnership with Dockwa, a marina reservation app and boater relationship platform. by Hannah Cotterell, savvy navvy Posted 12 Apr 05:44 PDT Next generation of top Kiwi sailors at Oceanbridge Next generation of top Kiwi sailors at Oceanbridge A big fleet of 88 boats contested the delayed Oceanbridge Regatta sailed at Wakatere BC Tom Saunders won three of the five races in the Laser class at Oceanbridge NZL Sailing regatta, to take top honours, which was a satisfying result considering it was his first Laser regatta since last year's world championships in Melbourne last February. by Yachting New Zealand Posted 11 Apr 15:40 PDT Can You Feel It? Can You Feel It? Well? Can you? The Jacksons certainly did back in 1980 with this single from their Triumph album. Well? Can you? The Jacksons certainly did back in 1980 with this single from their Triumph album. Some of the names that went into included the exceptionally talented, and most sought after Greg Phillinganes on ivories, and then one Venetta Fields. by John Curnow, Editor, Sail-World AUS Posted 11 Apr 15:00 PDT World class Finn fleet keen to start racing World class Finn fleet keen to start racing Europeans start in Vilamoura, Portugal on Monday The 2021 Open and U23 Finn European Championship gets under way in Vilamoura, Portugal, on Monday with around 49 sailors from 29 nations completing measurement and registration over the weekend. by Robert Deaves Posted 11 Apr 12:22 PDT 2024 Vendée Globe projects already launched 2024 Vendée Globe projects already launched New ideas and solutions will make it possible to have a faster, better race The president of the IMOCA Class was a passionate fan of the ninth edition of the Vendée Globe. And so now looking forwards to 2024 projects are emerging fast as are new ideas and solutions which will make it possible to have a faster, better race. by Vendée Globe Posted 11 Apr 10:23 PDT 2021 Marion Bermuda Race is on! 2021 Marion Bermuda Race is on! In just 11 weeks time we will be on the start line In just 11 weeks time we will be on the start line. The organizing committee has worked hard over the past 12 months to develop scenarios in which the race will go on as planned, albeit with adjustments. by Marion Bermuda Race Posted 11 Apr 10:09 PDT Springformation, Advice, and Must Haves Springformation, Advice, and Must Haves Get your layers right with Rooster If you're anything like us you're making the most of every day you can get out on the water. As more of us head out to enjoy some of the very best of what nature has to offer, we need to make sure we're keeping respectful and as safe as possible. by Rooster Posted 11 Apr 04:00 PDT Charleston Race Week day 2 Charleston Race Week day 2 Moving day shakes up standings in some classes It was moving day at Charleston Race Week and many teams took that mandate to heart. There was a shakeup of the standings within several classes as certain boats many opening day leaders were overtaken. by Bill Wagner Posted 10 Apr 22:34 PDT 36th America's Cup put under the microscope 36th America's Cup put under the microscope The international broadcast team for 36AC give their take on the breakpoints of regatta Key moments and analysis on the 36th America's Cup. This includes several interviews with key team members on their recollections of some of the more spectacular incidents, which were glossed over at the time due to the pace of the event. by America's Cup media Posted 10 Apr 15:15 PDT A new American crew set for the Globe40 A new American crew set for the Globe40 With two other American projects also in the pipeline Following on from Joe Harris - Gryphon Solo 2 - whose track record includes a first circumnavigation of the globe in 2016, another top-flight American crew has now joined the Globe40 ranks. by Manfred Ramspacher Posted 10 Apr 10:09 PDT NOSA Race: Ensenada arrival procedures NOSA Race: Ensenada arrival procedures Be prepared to ensure smooth offloading! Arrival procedures in Ensenada will be a little different this year thanks to Covid-19 protocols, but NOSA liaisons along with Mexico health and Navy officials, aided by the Hotel Coral and Marina devised a plan to make sure sailors can safely come ashore by Newport Ocean Sailing Association Posted 10 Apr 10:00 PDT How and when to reef How and when to reef The sailing season is upon us! Air temps are coming up, the water is warming up and you haven't put on a pair of long-pants for at least six weeks. Well, some of us have not. by American Sailing Association Posted 10 Apr 09:11 PDT M32 North America 2021 schedule M32 North America 2021 schedule 15 events to enjoy for the North American fleet The season includes a mix of coastal distance and high intensity around-the-buoy racing building up to our anticipated 20 boat fleet at the Miami World Championship in November. by M32 Class Posted 10 Apr 07:01 PDT Get ready for Spring Adventures with Henri-Lloyd Get ready for Spring Adventures with Henri-Lloyd Wherever you sail, we have the products for your next adventure Wherever you sail, we have the products for your next adventure. Shop now at Henri-Lloyd's new direct price. by Henri-Lloyd Posted 10 Apr 04:00 PDT New Tracing Sticker Program launching Summer 2021 New Tracing Sticker Program launching Summer 2021 Goal is to maintain beach safety and access for kitesurfers around the world At its core, the Global Kitesports Association's main objective is to continually ensure that kitesurfing has safe practices through the development and implementation of equipment standards. by Sensi Graves Posted 10 Apr 03:42 PDT Charleston Race Week day 1 Charleston Race Week day 1 Off to rousing start with multiple races completed Charleston Race Week 2021 got off to a rousing start on Thursday with organizers completing multiple races for all classes in moderate to medium conditions. by Bill Wagner Posted 9 Apr 23:46 PDT Sailing featured at Junior Pan American Games Sailing featured at Junior Pan American Games US Sailing requests eligible sailors to submit participation form The first-ever Junior Pan American Games is set to take place in Cali, Colombia. This international multi-sport event is for athletes in the Americas aged 18 to 21. by US Sailing Posted 9 Apr 10:13 PDT Registration opens for 2021 Rolex Big Boat Series Registration opens for 2021 Rolex Big Boat Series Scheduled for September 15-19 at St. Francis Yacht Club in San Francisco, California The Notice of Race has been posted and registration is open for the 2021 Rolex Big Boat Series at St. Francis Yacht Club in San Francisco, California. by St. Francis Yacht Club Posted 9 Apr 08:30 PDT Charleston Race Week back following 1-year hiatus Charleston Race Week back following 1-year hiatus Activity at many of the marinas around Charleston Harbor on Thursday a welcome sight There was activity at many of the marinas around Charleston Harbor on Thursday, and it was a welcome sight. by Bill Wagner Posted 9 Apr 08:18 PDT Nova Scotia to host 49er,49erFX, & Nacra 17 Worlds Nova Scotia to host 49er,49erFX, & Nacra 17 Worlds The world's best sailors from over 35 countries will visit Canada in 2022 Nova Scotia will host a 400-strong field of the world's best sailors from over 35 countries when the World Championships for three Olympic classes, the 49er, 49erFX and Nacra 17, kick off in September 2022. by 49er & Nacra 17 Sailing Posted 9 Apr 07:49 PDT Finn Open Europeans at Vilamoura, Portugal preview Finn Open Europeans at Vilamoura, Portugal preview Beginning of the end of the road to Tokyo The 2021 Open and U23 Finn European Championship opens in sunny Vilamoura, Portugal, this weekend with a fleet of around 50 sailors from 28 nations entered. by Robert Deaves Posted 9 Apr 07:23 PDT United States SailGP Team reveals Season 2 lineup United States SailGP Team reveals Season 2 lineup Spithill designs roster for current and future performance advantage The United States SailGP Team revealed its complete SailGP Season 2 lineup today with the announcement of athletes Daniela Moroz, CJ Perez, and Paul Campbell-James to its roster in addition to its acquisition of Philippe Presti as head coach. by U.S. SailGP Team Posted 9 Apr 05:24 PDT RYA pays tribute to HRH The Duke of Edinburgh RYA pays tribute to HRH The Duke of Edinburgh Sailing community shares nation's sadness The Royal Yachting Association (RYA) is deeply saddened by the loss of His Royal Highness The Duke of Edinburgh - former RYA President and RYA Honorary Member. by Loretta Spridgeon, RYA Posted 9 Apr 05:13 PDT Melges 24 magic at Charleston Race Week Melges 24 magic at Charleston Race Week Making a grand entrance as the largest fleet in attendance It has become a massive, highlight event that elevates the level of fun and competition so high, it is powerful enough to set the momentum for the entire racing season. by U.S. Melges 24 Class Association Posted 9 Apr 02:31 PDT The John Westell Centenary pt.5 The John Westell Centenary pt.5 FiveOs, fast multi-hulls and faster cars! This fifth and final programme in the series celebrating the centenary of John Westell kicks off with the 5o5, but now with John not so much as the designer but as the first volume builder of GRP FiveOs in the UK. by Dougal Henshall Posted 9 Apr 02:30 PDT Randall Reeves on his successful Figure 8 Voyage Randall Reeves on his successful Figure 8 Voyage Solo and non-stop around the Americas (to port) and Antarctica (to starboard) For most singlehanded blue-water cruising sailors, crossing the Altantic or sailing alone to Hawaii would be an adventure of a lifetime. Not so for Randall Reeves. by David Schmidt Posted 8 Apr 08:00 PDT Flying Fifteen World & Australian Champs postponed Flying Fifteen World & Australian Champs postponed The event will remain in the same format as the proposed 2022 event The event will be sailed out of Fremantle Sailing Club ("FSC") with Royal Freshwater Bay Yacht Club ("RFBYC") being the Organising Authority. South of Perth Yacht Club ("SoPYC) is also supporting the regattas. by Jonny Fullerton Posted 8 Apr 04:40 PDT Bob Holmes, a truly great champion Bob Holmes, a truly great champion Five times JJ Giltinan world champion and five times Australian champion The recent death of Robert Joseph (Bob) Holmes was the passing of one of the truly great Australian 18ft Skiff champions. Bob was five times JJ Giltinan world champion and five times Australian champion over a ten year career in the class. by Frank Quealey Posted 7 Apr 22:27 PDT Australia SailGP Team - Season Two Australia SailGP Team - Season Two Tom Slingsby reveals his Australian team and female athletes to join the crew in SailGP season 2 Olympic Gold Medallist and defending SailGP Champion Tom Slingsby revealed his team line up set to defend Australia's Championship title in SailGP Season 2. by Australia SailGP Team Posted 7 Apr 17:07 PDT Two more entries in the Global Solo Challenge Two more entries in the Global Solo Challenge Bringing the total to 15 confirmed entrants for the 2023-24 race It's been 15 weeks since the Global Solo Challenge 2023-24 was announced and the latest two entries bring the total to 15 confirmed entrants adding to the buzz around the event. by Global Solo Challenge Posted 7 Apr 08:32 PDT Original Fastnet Course world record smashed Original Fastnet Course world record smashed Subject to ratification by the World Sailing Speed Record Council MOD70 Trimaran PowerPlay, led by Peter Cunningham and skippered by Ned Collier Wakefield, has completed the original Fastnet Course of 595 nautical miles in a new world record of 25hrs 04mins 18secs. by PowerPlay Racing Posted 7 Apr 05:06 PDT Explore. Dream. Discover. Explore. Dream. Discover. The Easter weekend was a time to get on the water around the globe for many The Easter weekend was a time to get on the water around the globe for many. Lockdown restrictions in the UK have eased somewhat, allowing the return of grassroots sports, and the fine weather resulted in sailors heading to their local clubs. by Mark Jardine Posted 6 Apr 12:30 PDT O'pen Skiff North American "Un-Regatta" overall O'pen Skiff North American "Un-Regatta" overall The first known major class championship to have more female than male competitors in a mixed event In another Class first, the O'pen Skiff class is proud to say that the 2021 North American Championship is the first known major class championship to have more female than male competitors in a mixed event. by Nevin Sayre Posted 6 Apr 10:41 PDT Randy Draftz on the 2021 Charleston Race Week Randy Draftz on the 2021 Charleston Race Week Celebrating the 25th anniversary edition event It's not too often in life that a storied event gets a second crack at celebrating its silver anniversary, but that's what happened with Charleston Race Week as a result of last year's outbreak of the coronavirus pandemic. by David Schmidt Posted 6 Apr 08:00 PDT Transpac welcomes GoodEnergy as its 60th entry Transpac welcomes GoodEnergy as its 60th entry 63-foot Reichel/Pugh-designed yacht co-skippered by George Hershman and Mark Comings The 63-foot Reichel/Pugh-designed GoodEnergy co-skippered by George Hershman and Mark Comings is now the 60th entry in this year's 51st edition of the Transpac, the Transpacific Yacht Club's 2225-mile ocean racing classic from Los Angeles to Honolulu. by Transpacific Yacht Club Posted 5 Apr 21:32 PDT