66th edition of the Regata dei Tre Golfi underway 66th edition of the Regata dei Tre Golfi underway A record fleet of over 110 boats start off Borgo Santa Lucia in Naples A record fleet of over 110 boats took to the starting line off Borgo Santa Lucia in Naples for the first race of the ORC European Championship. by Rolex Capri Sailing Week Posted 15 May 13:34 PDT Edlu Distance Race crushed by J/Crews Edlu Distance Race crushed by J/Crews J/111 Fireball burns PHRF overall in this classic spring opener The classic spring opener on Long Island Sound for offshore races has been Larchmont Yacht Club's annual Edlu Distance Race. by J/Boats Posted 15 May 09:44 PDT Game-Changing kit from Rooster Game-Changing kit from Rooster Get a closer look at why this season's kit is made a particular way Get a closer look at why this season's kit is made a particular way, why it's often unconventional, we don't only take one hobby or skill into account, we're catering for the active people who want to do and try everything. by Rooster Sailing Posted 15 May 08:00 PDT SailGP makes an impact with purpose-driven project SailGP makes an impact with purpose-driven project Commitment to positively impact each of its event's communities With the high-speed pace being set by the opening event in Bermuda, SailGP's purpose-driven mantle to Race for the Future as an international leader in sustainable sport and entertainment wasted no time making its mark. by SailGP Posted 15 May 07:47 PDT Hout Bay based Bahari enters Cape2Rio 2023 Race Hout Bay based Bahari enters Cape2Rio 2023 Race Husband-and-wife team Brenton and Kim Chauncey are ready for this challenging Atlantic crossing The Cape2Rio Race is not just about attracting out and out ocean racing machines. The event has a proud history of being an amazing stepping stone for sailors from across the world to set off on a dream cruise, a journey, a discovery. by The Royal Cape Yacht Club Posted 15 May 05:07 PDT North Sails Episode 4 of “What is…” North Sails Episode 4 of “What is…” Focus on 3Di, the world's most advanced sailmaking technology In episode four, we're here to explain North 3Di- the most advanced sail technology available exclusively from North Sails. Over the last five months, North 3Di has made some of the most prestigious wins in sailing possible. by North Sails Posted 15 May 04:00 PDT St. Thomas Yacht Club Invitational day 1 St. Thomas Yacht Club Invitational day 1 Eight teams from the USVI, USA & Sweden set sail The beauty of one-design racing, where all sailboats are the same, is that it is easy to see who the leader is. That is, the first boat over the finish line wins. No handicap calculations are needed. by Carol Bareuther Posted 14 May 23:05 PDT Fra Diavolo wins Maxi Yacht Capri Trophy Fra Diavolo wins Maxi Yacht Capri Trophy Stage one of Rolex Capri Sailing Week Following last night's deluge, the fourth and final day of racing at the Maxi Yacht Capri Trophy, the opening event of Rolex Capri Sailing Week 2021, was held in conditions that challenged both competitors and race committee alike. by James Boyd / International Maxi Association Posted 14 May 22:34 PDT 44Cup sets sail next week in Slovenia 44Cup sets sail next week in Slovenia Firing up again after 18 month hiatus Following a huge effort on the part of the local organisers in Slovenia, the class, as well as the owners and teams arriving from the four corners of the globe, the 44Cup season will fire up again next week at the 44Cup Portorož. by Jessica Gray Posted 14 May 22:12 PDT Marine Auctions May Online Auctions Marine Auctions May Online Auctions Bidding for this Online Auction will commence on Thursday 27th May Marine Auctions are happy to provide details of the vessels etc. that are to be offered for sale in our May 2021 Online Auction. by Adrian Seiffert, Marine Auctions Posted 14 May 14:30 PDT Rolex Capri Sailing Week day 4 Rolex Capri Sailing Week day 4 Fra' Diavolo wins the first act of the Maxi Yacht Capri Trophy Changeable conditions today on the waters off Capri meant that the Race Committee of the RCSW had to wait until 2:07 p.m. for the speed and direction of the breeze to stabilise before starting the final race of this Capri leg of the RCSW 2021. by Rolex Capri Sailing Week Posted 14 May 12:10 PDT International Class status for the RS21 keelboat International Class status for the RS21 keelboat Successful ratification of an application made to World Sailing RS Sailing is pleased to announce the successful ratification of an application made to World Sailing for International Class status for the RS21 keelboat. by Lynn Billowes Posted 14 May 10:44 PDT Alternative events for Paris 2024 approved Alternative events for Paris 2024 approved World Sailing's Council meeting concludes 2021 Mid-Year Meeting World Sailing's Council have approved the Men's and Women's Kiteboarding (Formula Kite) and Men's and Women's Two Person Dinghy (470) as the first and second alternative event proposals to Mixed Offshore at Paris 2024. by World Sailing Posted 14 May 09:39 PDT Register to compete at West Marine US Open Series Register to compete at West Marine US Open Series Events at San Diego, Long Beach and San Francisco US Sailing launched the debut of the West Marine US Open Sailing Series at the beginning of the year with host yacht clubs in Florida including three events in Fort Lauderdale, Miami, and Clearwater that took place January and February. by US Sailing Posted 14 May 08:32 PDT Paris 2024: Kites overwhelm 470 in key vote Paris 2024: Kites overwhelm 470 in key vote The Council of World Sailing has voted solidly in favour of separate Mens and Womens Kiteboard The Council of World Sailing has voted solidly in favour of separate Mens and Womens Kiteboard, ahead of the option to separate the Mixed 470 into Mens and Womens 470 events at Paris 2024 Olympic Regatta in Marseille. by Richard Gladwell/Sail-World.com/nz Posted 14 May 07:54 PDT 66 Regata dei Tre Golfi offshore race preview 66 Regata dei Tre Golfi offshore race preview Anticipation builds on the eve of the race with fleet set to depart at sunset for the first time "Tre Golfi" regatta set to depart at sunset for the first time - the spectacle will be clearly visible from the shore, with over 100 sails parading past the Posillipo disctrict of Naples. by Rolex Capri Sailing Week Posted 14 May 07:24 PDT Zhik renew AkzoNobel Ocean Racing partnership Zhik renew AkzoNobel Ocean Racing partnership As the Technical Clothing Partner for the team Zhik are delighted to announce they are back as the Technical Clothing Partner for AkzoNobel Ocean Racing for The Ocean Race Europe 2021, the prelude to The Ocean Race 2022-23. by Liz Rushall Posted 14 May 04:00 PDT World Sailing's Virtual Mid-Year Meeting World Sailing's Virtual Mid-Year Meeting Council voting today on the alternative event for Paris 2024 World Sailing's Virtual Mid-Year Meeting commenced on Monday 10 May with the Equipment Committee and Events Committee both meeting. by Daniel Smith, World Sailing Posted 14 May 02:25 PDT J/70 North American Championship day 1 J/70 North American Championship day 1 The fleet returns to continental racing for the first time since 2019 The J/70 Class returned to Continental Championship racing for the first time since 2019, as the North American Championship got under way in Annapolis, Maryland USA. by Julie & Christopher Howell Posted 13 May 15:10 PDT Rolex Capri Sailing Week day 3 Rolex Capri Sailing Week day 3 Fra' Diavolo maintains top spot Another coastal race of approximately 30 miles was set for the third race of the Maxi Yacht Capri Trophy, on a regatta course once again blessed with ideal sailing conditions. by Rolex Capri Sailing Week Posted 13 May 09:55 PDT US Sailing's Reach Initiative Impact Report 2020 US Sailing's Reach Initiative Impact Report 2020 Reach has had an immeasurable impact on youth across the country The US Sailing Reach Initiative has released its 2020 Impact Report. Launched in 2012, Reach is US Sailing's STEM education initiative. by US Sailing Posted 13 May 07:42 PDT New range of flanged aluminium deck bushes New range of flanged aluminium deck bushes Four sizes and six colours available from Allen The new range of flanged aluminium deck bushes is now available. Allen flanged aluminium deck bushes feature a wider surface area with two fixing holes, allowing for a simple installation which only requires two screws and no mess. by Allen Posted 13 May 06:00 PDT Boris Herrmann and Team Malizia announce plans Boris Herrmann and Team Malizia announce plans Set to participate in The Ocean Race 2022/23 and Vendée Globe 2024/25 Building on the successful 4yr campaign which culminated in a 5th place in the Vendée Globe and created strong enthusiasm and media impact in Germany, France and 70 other countries around the globe, Boris and his team are embarking on a new 5yr programme. by Holly Cova Posted 12 May 22:13 PDT Muller takes 6th at 2021 Finn Gold Cup Muller takes 6th at 2021 Finn Gold Cup A career-best at the highest level of Finn competition Team USA Tokyo 2020 Finn Class Representative Luke Muller (Fort Pierce, Fla.) placed 6th out of 59 boats at the 2021 Finn Gold Cup, the class's World Championship event. by US Sailing Team Posted 12 May 20:04 PDT Finn Gold Cup Overall: Maloney sweeps to victory Finn Gold Cup Overall: Maloney sweeps to victory Spain's Cardona takes silver while fellow NZ sailor Junior collects bronze in Porto It took more than 60 years for a New Zealand sailor to win the Finn Gold Cup, and now two have come along in a row. Andy Maloney has led the 2021 Finn Gold Cup since Day 1 and on Wednesday, though he briefly lost the lead by Robert Deaves Posted 12 May 19:53 PDT Rolex Capri Sailing Week day 2 Rolex Capri Sailing Week day 2 Magnificent weather conditions for the second day of racing in the Maxi Yacht Capri Trophy Magnificent weather conditions graced the waters of Capri for the second day of racing in the Maxi Yacht Capri Trophy. by Rolex Capri Sailing Week Posted 12 May 13:07 PDT Extraordinary tales of extraordinary people Extraordinary tales of extraordinary people All-round incredible people who never gave up their drive to achieve the uncommon Many of us look up to the extraordinary feats of professional sailors racing at the Vendée Globe. We admire them, we look up to them, we can't say we can always relate to them, but part of us sailors would like to feel the same emotions they live through. by Global Solo Challenge Posted 12 May 07:52 PDT SoCal 300 returns to California Offshore Race Week SoCal 300 returns to California Offshore Race Week San Diego Yacht Club and Santa Barbara Yacht Club are proud to co-host their signature offshore race San Diego Yacht Club and Santa Barbara Yacht Club are proud to co-host their signature offshore race of the summer, the SoCal 300, the Southern California leg of the California Offshore Race Week. by San Diego Yacht Club Posted 12 May 07:38 PDT Henri-Lloyd Sailing Kit Guide Henri-Lloyd Sailing Kit Guide Get ready for the season ahead... From the beautiful landscape surrounding the Isle of Wight to the crystal blue waters of Mallorca, the right sailing kit means you can take on any destination, climate or weather front. by Henri-Lloyd Posted 12 May 06:30 PDT This is North Sails This is North Sails The team, the tools, and the technology You can imagine the future or you can be a part of it. Lowell North decided to be a part of it, and lead it. When he started North Sails, Lowell North's philosophy was simple...get the best people and commit yourself to make the best product. by North Sails Posted 12 May 05:46 PDT The Ocean Race and TIME join forces The Ocean Race and TIME join forces The collaboration will raise awareness of the threats to the ocean The Ocean Race, the world's toughest test of a team in sport, and the global media brand TIME, are launching a new partnership to help inspire change for the ocean. by The Ocean Race Posted 12 May 04:38 PDT Persico 69F Cup put on a show in Malcesine Persico 69F Cup put on a show in Malcesine Fourteen crews battled it out over two long weekends of regattas Fourteen crews battled it out over two long weekends of regattas, World Champions and Olympic sailors like Paul Goodson, Umberto Molineris and Lorenzo Bressani reinforced the flying teams on the waters of Lake Garda. by 69F Sailing Posted 12 May 02:35 PDT Letter from the Antipodes: New York pops surprise Letter from the Antipodes: New York pops surprise Kiwis win 470's; Solid start in Finns ; New York YC delivers Mother's Day surprise Comment on the Kiwi win in the 470 Europeans in Vilamoura. Two Emirates Team New Zealand sailors are topping the Finn Gold Cup, and reaction to the New York YC America's Cup Challenge and draft Protocol. by Richard Gladwell, Sail-World.com/nz Posted 12 May 02:11 PDT Zhik introduces new UVActive shirts Zhik introduces new UVActive shirts The UVActive fabric blocks out 99.5% of UVA and UVB even when the tops are wet The importance of protecting your skin from harmful UV, even in cloudy conditions, is well understood in the southern hemisphere yet less so in the northern hemisphere. by Zhik Posted 11 May 23:00 PDT After a year's break, maxi racing resumes in Capri After a year's break, maxi racing resumes in Capri The opening part of the larger Rolex Capri Sailing Week Following a very sparse season in 2020, inshore maxi yacht racing fired up in anger again today in Capri, Italy, with the start of the Maxi Yacht Capri Trophy, part of Rolex Capri Sailing Week, running from today to May 14. by International Maxi Association Posted 11 May 16:50 PDT Finn Gold Cup Day 4: Maloney & Junior run the show Finn Gold Cup Day 4: Maloney & Junior run the show New Zealand's Andy Maloney has extended his lead in Porto New Zealand's Andy Maloney has extended his lead at the 2021 Finn Gold Cup in Porto, Portugal, to take a five-point lead into the final day on Wednesday, with three races possible. by Robert Deaves Posted 11 May 13:31 PDT Rolex Capri Sailing Week day 1 Rolex Capri Sailing Week day 1 Blue Oyster wins the only completed race of the day The first day of racing in the Rolex Capri Sailing Week saw the Race Committee wait for the breeze to stabilise before starting the first race of the event. by Rolex Capri Sailing Week Posted 11 May 13:22 PDT New reduced Colligo Marine Torque Rope pricing New reduced Colligo Marine Torque Rope pricing Custom luff lines for code zero style sails and torque lines for top down furled spinnakers Our new relationship with Hampidjan allows for a significant price discount on our Torque Ropes making us less expensive than the competitors! by Colligo Marine Posted 11 May 13:16 PDT Announcing the 2022 Pineapple Cup-Montego Bay Race Announcing the 2022 Pineapple Cup-Montego Bay Race The 2022 edition will once again have two starts The Montego Bay Yacht Club and Manuka Sports Event Management announced today that the 35th edition of the Pineapple Cup - Montego Bay Race, will start on January 22 and 23, 2022 from Miami. by Julianna Barbieri Posted 11 May 13:14 PDT Barton Marine May Update Barton Marine May Update Yachts in the UK, EU and USA are now back in the water after a long lonely winter Barton's May Newsline hits the press at this incredibly busy time of year as yachts in the UK, EU and USA are now back in the water after a long lonely winter. by Barton Marine Posted 11 May 10:00 PDT