Up close and personal with Jimmy Spithill Up close and personal with Jimmy SpithillAmerica's Cup winner on triumph, disaster and a bond with Prince HarryJimmy Spithill is a three-time America's Cup winner who is back winning major races after being on the receiving end of a defeat at the last Cup in Bermuda.by Red Bull Posted 26 Sep 04:00 PDT World Sailing Presidential Newsletter: August 2018 World Sailing Presidential Newsletter: August 2018Kim Andersen with the latest update from World SailingI hope that you are all enjoying the summer and having the chance to get on the water to practice our beautiful sport. In Europe, we have had one of the sunniest summer months ever, which is fantastic for sailing!by Kim Andersen, President World Sailing Posted 25 Sep 22:06 PDT 2018 West Marine J/70 Worlds day 1 2018 West Marine J/70 Worlds day 1Big Tuesday for the 91 competing teamsThe first day of the West Marine J/70 World Championship will be remembered for tough racing conditions for the 91 J/70s competing. A cold and wet southeasterly wind brought true Atlantic conditions to the combat zone.by Louay Habib Posted 25 Sep 21:58 PDT Dee Smith earns Bronze at Para Sailing Worlds Dee Smith earns Bronze at Para Sailing WorldsA record 101 sailors from 42 nations raced across four eventsCongratulations to Dee Smith for winning a Bronze Medal in the 2.4mR event at the Para World Sailing Championships 2018 in Sheboygan, Wisconsin, hosted by Sail Sheboygan and SEAS.by US Sailing Posted 25 Sep 18:31 PDT Light Long Island Sound PHRF Championship Light Long Island Sound PHRF ChampionshipA 'glass out' on the Saturday in Long Island SoundLike their colleagues in the Great Lakes sailing the J/70s on Lake St Clair, the Long Island Sound sailors are accustomed to having complete "glass outs" for an entire day, or even days at a time!by J/Boats Posted 25 Sep 15:55 PDT Third Italian team starts Am Cup entry process Third Italian team starts Am Cup entry processEmirates Team NZ has issued a statement confirming that they interacting with a third Italian TeamEmirates Team New Zealand has issued a statement confirming that they interacting with a third Italian team, Columbus 2021. The Challenge first surfaced on September 8 and will be based at the Imperia Yacht Club. by Richard Gladwell, Sail-World.com/nz Posted 25 Sep 07:00 PDT Clipper Race partners with Musto Clipper Race partners with MustoTo help crew face one of the planet's toughest challengesThe Clipper Race has today announced Musto, renowned for its high-performance sailing kit, as its new Technical Clothing Partner for the next two event editions, enabling crew to tackle the most extreme ocean conditions.by Karla Graves Posted 25 Sep 06:30 PDT Video of the amazing IMOCA 60 Charal foiling Video of the amazing IMOCA 60 Charal foilingNext generation offshore flying machine sailing on the edgeOne month ago we posted news of the new IMOCA 60 Charal leaving the CDK Technologies yard in Port-La-Forêt, Brittany. Now the Charal Sailing Team have been testing their VPLP-designed yacht to the limit. Here are the results...by Charal Sailing Team Posted 25 Sep 04:48 PDT 2018 U.S. Adult Championships 2018 preview 2018 U.S. Adult Championships 2018 previewBenz Faget takes aim at winning record-equalling fourth titleThe 63rd U.S. Adult Sailing Championship begins Wednesday at the Wayzata Yacht Club with three-time winner Benz Faget (Metairie, La.) looking to tie the record for most victories in the legendary, US Sailing championship.by Sean McNeill Posted 25 Sep 04:27 PDT 3 years, 2 classes, 6 World Championship titles 3 years, 2 classes, 6 World Championship titlesWe spoke to Mike Lennon of Lennon Performance ProductsWe spoke to Mike Lennon of Lennon Performance Products, designers and producers of sails, dinghy racing clothing, and the THINNAIR International Moth.by Mark Jardine Posted 25 Sep 04:00 PDT British pair win Gold at the Para Sailing Worlds British pair win Gold at the Para Sailing WorldsAfter five days of stiff competition in SheboyganAfter five days of stiff competition at the Para Sailing World Championships at Sail Sheboygan, USA, British duo Will Street and Jonny Currell were victorious in bringing home the Gold medal in the RS Venture Connect Final.by Becky Gilbert-Wood Posted 24 Sep 23:20 PDT Robust Series determines 12 Metre NA Champions Robust Series determines 12 Metre NA ChampionsChallenge XII and American Eagle victororiousAn eight-race series held Friday through Sunday (September 21-23) on Rhode Island Sound and Narragansett Bay determined title holders for the 2018 12 Metre North American Championship.by Barby MacGowan Posted 24 Sep 22:21 PDT Get ready to rumble at West Marine J/70 Worlds Get ready to rumble at West Marine J/70 WorldsPractice race held at Eastern Yacht ClubAction in Marblehead got underway Monday, with a Practice Race prior to the West Marine J/70 World Championships, which starts tomorrow, Tuesday 25 September.by Louay Habib Posted 24 Sep 22:01 PDT Court approves Am Cup bases construction Court approves Am Cup bases constructionEnvironment Court has pushed through a Decision approving the Am Cup Resource Consent ApplicationThe Environment Court has pushed through a Decision approving the Resource Consent Application lodged by Panuku Developments for the construction of bases and infrastructure of the 36th America's Cup. The Court concluded a two day Hearing on Septemberby Richard Gladwell Posted 24 Sep 21:56 PDT Golden Globe Race - Day 85: Gregor McGuckin rescue Golden Globe Race - Day 85: Gregor McGuckin rescue2nd solo sailor rescued successfully by French fisheries patrol vesselThe Joint Rescue Co-ordination Centre (JRCC) in Canberra has just confirmed that Gregor McGuckin, the second Golden Globe Race solo sailor to have been dismasted in the South Indian Ocean, was picked up safely from his yacht at 12:10 UTC today.by Barry Pickthall, Golden Globe Race Posted 24 Sep 18:20 PDT The World Sailing Show - October 2018 The World Sailing Show - October 2018A big day for the most prestigious trophy in the sailing worldTo complete the 1,800 mile course means negotiating the UK's most notorious headlands while coping with strong tides and wild weather.by Sunset+Vine TV Posted 24 Sep 12:43 PDT IMA set to expand under new President IMA set to expand under new PresidentInternational Maxi Association has already expanded its operations considerablyTaking over as President from Thomas Bscher, owner of the Wallycento 107 Open Season, is Benoît de Froidmont, who campaigns the Farr-designed Wally 60 Wallyño. The Geneva-based Luxembourger will serve for a three year term in office.by International Maxi Association Posted 24 Sep 12:42 PDT RS Ventures at Para World Championships overall RS Ventures at Para World Championships overallWill Street and Jon Curell claim the glorySailing was cancelled on the fourth scheduled day of racing, so first up on the final day of racing was the final knock out round. The knock out series had been reduced to a single race, where the winner would claim the last place in the final.by RS Sailing Posted 24 Sep 12:01 PDT GGR 2018: Storms, dismastings, injury and rescue GGR 2018: Storms, dismastings, injury and rescueInternationally coordinated rescue in the Golden Globe RaceWhen Don McIntyre announced the Golden Globe Race 2018, I knew that the sailing world was in for something far, far different than another high-dollar, corporate-sponsored event.by David Schmidt Posted 24 Sep 11:30 PDT Team Phoenix crowned Greenest Team of the Year Team Phoenix crowned Greenest Team of the YearNaturals at Sustainability in the 52 Super SeriesDetermined, consistent and with a high attention to detail, they displayed all the hallmarks of any 52 Super Series champion to scoop the annual sustainability award.by 52 Super Series Posted 24 Sep 08:13 PDT