Nikki Henderson on skippering a Clipper Race boat Nikki Henderson on skippering a Clipper Race boatSailing with style: A conversation the skipper of Visit Seattle ClipperI interviewed Nikki Henderson, skipper of Visit Seattle in the 2017/2018 Clipper Round The World Yacht Race, to learn more about commanding a vessel in this demanding event.by David Schmidt Posted 25 Apr 09:10 PDT Finn class at World Cup Series Hyères day 2 Finn class at World Cup Series Hyères day 2Patience required for Finn fleet on second day in HyeresPatience and tenacity were necessary traits on the second day of the World Cup Series in Hyères on Wednesday as further light winds gave the 40 Finn sailors a lot to think about.by Robert Deaves Posted 25 Apr 22:03 PDT World Cup Series Hyères day 2 World Cup Series Hyères day 2Twilight finish on tough second dayAt 20:35 local time the last of the 647 sailors from 46 nations competing at the third round of Sailing's World Cup Series in Hyères, France got back to the dock, marking the end of a long and challenging day.by Daniel Smith, World Sailing Posted 25 Apr 21:58 PDT Zhik's smock for dinghy and keelboat sailing Zhik's smock for dinghy and keelboat sailingHigh-stretch, breathable, waterproof shell that provides great protectionZhik's new Dinghy Smock is made from a high-stretch, breathable, waterproof shell that provides great protection from wind, waves and spray.by Liz Rushall Posted 25 Apr 09:00 PDT Volvo Ocean Race Leg 8, Day 4 Volvo Ocean Race Leg 8, Day 4Turn the Tide on Plastic and Vestas 11th Hour Racing blitz to head of the fleetThe leading pair were the most easterly boats as the seven-strong fleet approached an oil field exclusion zone 100 miles off Rio's coast, enabling them to continue make headway north for longer while their rivals were forced to tack.by Volvo Ocean Race Posted 25 Apr 08:19 PDT Meet the Clipper Race crew: Victor & Benoit Ansart Meet the Clipper Race crew: Victor & Benoit AnsartA very experienced French offshore sailor and his sonWhen Benoit, a very experienced offshore sailor originally from France and living Old Greenwich, Connecticut, signed up to complete the circumnavigation, he thought it was a once-in-a-lifetime opportunity that he would be embarking on alone.by Clipper Round the World Posted 25 Apr 04:00 PDT RS Feva Worlds a success in Florida RS Feva Worlds a success in Florida102 sailors leave Clearwater with fantastic memoriesThe dust is settling after the 11th RS Feva World Championships in the beautiful Gulf of Mexico as 102 sailors have left Clearwater with fantastic memories, new friends and a weeks worth of Florida tan.by RS Sailing Posted 25 Apr 00:00 PDT Antigua Classic Yacht Regatta final day Antigua Classic Yacht Regatta final dayA night of winning traditionConditions were Caribbean perfect for the final evening of the 31st Antigua Classic Yacht Regatta. The ominous weather, which challenged the fleet during race 4, sailed away leaving behind a star-studded sky.by Antigua Classic Yacht Regatta Posted 24 Apr 22:20 PDT Finn class at World Cup Series Hyères day 1 Finn class at World Cup Series Hyères day 1Jonathan Lobert makes best of gentle startFrance's Jonathan Lobert made the best of the light winds on the first day of the World Cup Series in Hyères on Tuesday to take the early lead in the 40 boat Finn fleet from Brazil's Jorge Zarif and Ioannis Mitakis, from Greece.by Robert Deaves Posted 24 Apr 22:08 PDT Production and deliveries to continue at Bavaria Production and deliveries to continue at BavariaDr. Hubert Ampferl of the law firm Dr. Beck & Partner has been appointed interim administrator.In accordance with the application of the Bavaria Yachtbau GmbH, the district court of Würzburg yesterday ordered provisional self-administration.by Bavaria Posted 24 Apr 12:46 PDT World Cup Series Hyères day 1 World Cup Series Hyères day 1Opening day sets scene for enthralling week of competitionThe opening scene at the third round of Sailing's World Cup Series in Hyères, France saw the 647 sailors from 46 nations remain cautious as they laid down markers to build on for a full week of competition.by Daniel Smith, World Sailing Posted 24 Apr 11:37 PDT Sail Racing Palma Vela starts next week Sail Racing Palma Vela starts next weekSail Racing PalmaVela has long been a firm favourite with Swan owners22 Swans will be competing, 17 of which appear in the one design categories: ClubSwan 50 (seven entries), Swan 45 (5) and ClubSwan 42 (5). Nine races are planned for each one design class.by The Nations Trophy Posted 24 Apr 11:04 PDT Volvo Ocean Race Leg 8, Day 3 Volvo Ocean Race Leg 8, Day 3Dongfeng Race Team sneak into the leadThe famed anticyclone is renowned for dominating the South Atlantic and making tricky sailing for Volvo Ocean Race teams heading north or south.by Volvo Ocean Race Posted 24 Apr 07:29 PDT Think You Know About 3Di? Think You Know About 3Di?North Sails outlast the adventureFrancois Gabart and his 30-meter trimaran Macif broke the solo around-the-world speed record in December 2017 with a 3Di mainsail that had 45,000 miles BEFORE the start of his record run.by North Sails Posted 24 Apr 03:47 PDT The New Women's Range by Rooster The New Women's Range by RoosterWhy unisex just won't do!Women who feel at home on the water are each unique, yet all require the same warmth and comfort from their kit. Gear need not be restrictive in order to keep you warm.by Rooster Posted 24 Apr 00:00 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