7 months until the start of the Globe40 7 months until the start of the Globe40 Race start to take place in Tangier on 26 June 2022 Two and a half years after its launch, the GLOBE40 is now in the advanced stages of its preparation for the race start in Tangier on 26 June 2022. by Manfred Ramspacher Posted 3 Dec 06:12 PST Mark Sinclair sets sails to compete his GGR voyage Mark Sinclair sets sails to compete his GGR voyage Golden Globe Race 2022 skippers and organizers are busy at sea, in the sheds, or at Paris Boat Show With the new year around the corner and nine months before the start of the Golden Globe Race 2022, the skippers and organizers are keeping busy. While most boats get in the shed for their winter refit, some sailors prefer to spend time on the water. by Don McIntyre Posted 3 Dec 05:34 PST M32 class all set for 2022 M32 class all set for 2022 The champagne has yet to dry on the 2021 Worlds trophy in Miami The champagne has yet to dry on the 2021 World Championship trophy in Miami as the class is finalizing the 2022 schedule with spectacular new venues and old favourites. by M32 Class Posted 3 Dec 04:26 PST IMA introduces Maxi European Championship for 2022 IMA introduces Maxi European Championship for 2022 The championship will begin with the second oldest event in the Italian yachting calendar Supported by Rolex, this first ever IMA Maxi European Championship is organised by the Circolo Remo e Vela Italia and the International Maxi Association under the patronage of the FIV and in cooperation with YC Italiano and the Reale YC Canottieri Savoia. by James Boyd / International Maxi Association Posted 3 Dec 03:19 PST KiteFoil World Series Gran Canaria day 2 KiteFoil World Series Gran Canaria day 2 Gruber goes out in gnarly conditions after racing canned for the day The 'racing postponed' flags were displayed at 2pm on day two of the 2021 KiteFoil World Series Gran Canaria. Winds gusting over 30 knots at the Playa de las Burras meant no racing for the day. by International Kiteboarding Association Posted 3 Dec 02:43 PST 2021 ILCA 6 Radial Worlds in Oman day 2 2021 ILCA 6 Radial Worlds in Oman day 2 An exciting second day makes up for Wednesday's lack of wind An exciting second day at the 2021 ILCA 6 World Championships more than made up for Wednesday's lack of wind, as the fleet finally made their way out onto the water at Barceló Resort Mussanah in about 6-8 knots. by Oman Sail & Jon Emmett Posted 3 Dec 00:47 PST Letter from the Antipodes: Saunders' Laser win Letter from the Antipodes: Saunders' Laser win Tom Saunders' win in the ILCA7 (previously known as Laser) World Championship is a much-needed tonic Tom Saunders' win in the ILCA7 (previously known as Laser) World Championship is a much-needed tonic for New Zealand sailing, after a lacklustre Olympic regatta and uncertain times ahead for Kiwi Olympic aspirations by Richard Gladwell/Sail-World.com/nz Posted 2 Dec 18:27 PST US Sailing Team at the Jr. Pan American Games US Sailing Team at the Jr. Pan American Games Four athletes from the US are racing at a brand-new event Four athletes from the US are racing at a brand-new event with a major incentive on the line: gold medalists at the inaugural Jr. Pan American Games will directly qualify for the Santiago 2023 Pan American Games. by US Sailing Team Posted 2 Dec 15:27 PST Rolex Sailors of the Year - Winners announced Rolex Sailors of the Year - Winners announced Virtual ceremony held at the Royal Yacht Squadron in Cowes Olympic gold medalists Hannah Mills MBE (GBR) and Eilidh McIntyre (GBR) were voted female 2021 Rolex World Sailor of the Year. Australia's Tom Slingsby has won the male 2021 Rolex World Sailor of the Year by World Sailing Posted 2 Dec 15:15 PST NZ SailGP reaffirms commitment to better planet NZ SailGP reaffirms commitment to better planet NZ SailGP team signs the Ocean for Climate Declaration and joining the Race to Zero. Team has reaffirmed its commitment to a better planet, signing the Ocean for Climate Declaration and joining the Race to Zero. by James Rigby - NZL SailGP Team Posted 2 Dec 11:57 PST WASZP America's Championships - Charter boats WASZP America's Championships - Charter boats Get involved in what will be a very special week in San Francisco Our USA agent Clay Johnson of Colie Sail and our Canadian agent Trevor Parekh are supplying 15 Charter boats to assist in making the America's Championships an incredible event. by Marc Ablett Posted 2 Dec 09:05 PST Les Voiles de St. Barth Richard Mille 2022 preview Les Voiles de St. Barth Richard Mille 2022 preview Early entries already promise an epic 11th edition in Saint Barthélemy With five months to go, almost 30 entries ranging from Maxis to Melges 24 have committed to a fabulous week of racing in Saint Barthélemy for the 11th edition of Les Voiles de St. Barth Richard Mille by Laura Muma Posted 2 Dec 07:35 PST Allen AutoRatchet Vs Pro-Ratchet Allen AutoRatchet Vs Pro-Ratchet Which option is best for you? The ratchet block is arguably one of the most important pieces of hardware used on a sailboat. But what exactly is a ratchet block, how does it work and which option is best for you? by Allen Posted 2 Dec 06:00 PST Dates for 2023 Rolex Fastnet Race announced Dates for 2023 Rolex Fastnet Race announced 50th edition of the world's largest offshore race Following the success of the 2021 Rolex Fastnet Race from Cowes to Cherbourg-en-Cotentin, the Royal Ocean Racing Club (RORC) and its French partners are delighted to announce the date for the next edition of its flagship event in 2023. by RORC Posted 2 Dec 05:42 PST America's Cup: Maybe four Challengers already? America's Cup: Maybe four Challengers already? Updated: Alinghi and Luna Rossa enter along with maybe one more, plus the Challenger of Record Updated: The number of early entries for the 37th America's Cup has given lie to predictions that the cost of competing. Alinghi (SUI) and Luna Rossa (ITA) have entered along with maybe one more plus Challenger of Record INEOS Britannia. by Richard Gladwell/Sail-World.com/nz Posted 2 Dec 04:22 PST 2021 ILCA 6 Radial Worlds in Oman day 1 2021 ILCA 6 Radial Worlds in Oman day 1 No wind meant no racing, but plenty of action from the boat park No wind meant no racing at the ILCA 6 Worlds in Oman but there was still lots of action from the boat park... by Oman Sail & Jon Emmett Posted 2 Dec 01:11 PST New Vaikobi Speed-Grip Boot Collection New Vaikobi Speed-Grip Boot Collection Meticulously designed to answer the needs of sailors, wingfoilers, paddlers and SUP athletes Whether you prefer high or low-cut boots, Vaikobi has all water sport enthusiasts covered from head to toe, with the much anticipated launch of the new 'Speed-Grip' footwear collection. by Vaikobi Posted 1 Dec 22:11 PST Expedition Ketch build captured on timelapse video Expedition Ketch build captured on timelapse video Remarkable timelapse video shows 80ft ketch under construction - here's how a big boat build is done Check out the most recent timelapse of the 80" ketch under construction at Lloyd Stevenson Boatbuilders. This doesn't show the competed boat but takes us up to March 2021. by Luke Hill/Lloyd Stevenson. Boatbuilders Posted 1 Dec 14:58 PST KiteFoil World Series Gran Canaria day 1 KiteFoil World Series Gran Canaria day 1 "Full English" powers Mazella into early lead Asked what a Frenchman eats for breakfast in Spain, today's winner smiled: "I eat an English breakfast in Spain. Look at my skinny legs! I need bigger legs to go faster, and that's why I need an English breakfast." by International Kiteboarding Association Posted 1 Dec 13:40 PST Zhik collaborates with LawConnect Super Maxi Zhik collaborates with LawConnect Super Maxi For 3 year Sydney to Hobart campaign Australia's innovative technical apparel brand Zhik is delighted to announce they have partnered with Christian Beck's 'LawConnect', the Australian based Super Maxi, for the next three seasons. by Zhik Posted 1 Dec 13:00 PST Dauphin Telecom continues partnership with CFC Dauphin Telecom continues partnership with CFC Teaming up with the Caribbean Foiling Championships for the second year Dauphin Telecom teamed up for the second year with the Caribbean Foiling Championships as Communication Partner of the event. Dauphin Telecom Data Network will be used to live track all competitors during the three racing days. by Sacha van der Wouden Posted 1 Dec 12:00 PST David Graham on the future Paralympic sailing David Graham on the future Paralympic sailing David Schmidt checks in with the CEO of World Sailing I checked in with David Graham, CEO of World Sailing, via email, about the organization's “Back the Bid” campaign to reinstate sailing at the 2028 Paralympic Games. by David Schmidt Posted 1 Dec 08:00 PST Entries open for 2022 ORC Worlds in Sardinia Entries open for 2022 ORC Worlds in Sardinia A large fleet is expected for the event Entries for the 2022 ORC World Championship are now officially open. The event will be organized by the Yacht Club Costa Smeralda and is scheduled to take place from 22 to 30 June 2022. by Offshore Racing Congress Posted 1 Dec 07:07 PST Dalin and Meilhat crowned IMOCA Champions 2021 Dalin and Meilhat crowned IMOCA Champions 2021 The dominant force in the IMOCA Class this year They may have finished in second place in the Transat Jacques Vabre to LinkedOut, but no one can doubt that Charlie Dalin and Paul Meilhat on APIVIA have been the dominant force in the IMOCA Class this year and today they were crowned IMOCA Champions. by Ed Gorman / IMOCA Globe Series Posted 1 Dec 04:09 PST Elan Yacht's new Highly Anticipated Yacht Elan Yacht's new Highly Anticipated Yacht Revealed to be a 47 ft Elan E6 Recently, Elan Yachts started teasing the world of sailing with a new project. by Elan Yachts Posted 1 Dec 04:00 PST Sakellaris, Schiffman & Myers set in Oman Sakellaris, Schiffman & Myers set in Oman All set to go at the ILCA 6 World Championship The USA is competing in its second of three major events hosted in Oman. by US Sailing Team Posted 30 Nov 18:54 PST America's Cup: Several teams make formal challenge America's Cup: Several teams make formal challenge Soon after the entry period opening several challengers were received by RNZYS and Emirates Team NZ Soon after the entry period opening several challengers were received by the RNZYS and Emirates Team New Zealand. by Emirates Team New Zealand Posted 30 Nov 15:13 PST Doyle Sails & Live Ocean - 'A Circular Story' Doyle Sails & Live Ocean - 'A Circular Story' Doyle Sails introduce the limited-edition Doyle Sails x Live Ocean - 'A Circular Story' range or After considerable hard work and dedication to create a circular story for Doyle Sails, we're proud to introduce the limited-edition Doyle Sails x Live Ocean - A Circular Story luggage range. by Danielle Burridge/Doyle Sails Posted 30 Nov 12:54 PST KiteFoil World Series Gran Canaria day 0 KiteFoil World Series Gran Canaria day 0 Gran Canaria welcomes the world's finest foiling athletes for the climax of the season The five-event 2021 KiteFoil World Series is about to reach its climax for the season. This Saturday, 4 December, the winners of the season will be crowned at the conclusion of Event No.5, the 2021 KiteFoil World Series Gran Canaria. by International Kiteboarding Association Posted 30 Nov 11:15 PST Transat Jacques Vabre Day 24 update Transat Jacques Vabre Day 24 update Croatian and Japanese Class 40 boats cross finish line The dream of completing the Transat Jacques Vabre race has become a reality for Olympic skier Ivica Kostelic and Japanese sailor Masa Suzuki. by TJV Media Posted 30 Nov 07:41 PST Making the world smaller Making the world smaller They used to say any publicity is good publicity They used to say any publicity is good publicity, but that has been severely tested in recent times by celebrities and sportspeople who wish they were anywhere but the limelight when things go pear shaped. by Mark Jardine Posted 30 Nov 04:00 PST 2021 ILCA 6 Radial Worlds in Oman day 0 2021 ILCA 6 Radial Worlds in Oman day 0 The path to the 2024 Paris Olympics begins Al-Mussanah Sports City in Oman will play host to the 2021 ILCA 6 World Championships - the first World Championships for the women's Olympic single-handed dinghy fleet on the path to the 2024 Paris Olympics. by Jon Emmett Posted 30 Nov 01:04 PST Burling and Tuke reflect on a challenging year Burling and Tuke reflect on a challenging year Kiwi duo look back on a challenging year - the 49er Medal race; what happened at 3-3 in AC36 Peter Burling and Blair Tuke look back on a challenging year - the 49er Medal race; what happened at 3-3 in the America's Cup; starting their SailGP team; and progress with their Live Ocean conservation projects by Richard Gladwell/Sail-World.com/nz Posted 29 Nov 14:47 PST Colligo Marine Bobstay Colligo Marine Bobstay Take a closer look at Colligo Marine adjustable synthetic bobstays! Take a closer look at Colligo Marine adjustable synthetic bobstays! Custom rigging is always available, so you have several options for your bowsprit. by Colligo Marine Posted 29 Nov 13:17 PST The biggest solo circumnavigation challenges The biggest solo circumnavigation challenges What are the recurring thoughts of many Global Solo Challenge skippers Preparing boat and skipper for a non-stop single-handed circumnavigation by the three great capes is no easy task. Many are the challenges during preparation, financial, practical, as well as during the navigation itself. by Global Solo Challenge Posted 29 Nov 12:27 PST Big win for Ruyant and LinkedOut Big win for Ruyant and LinkedOut After a 3-way shoot-out in the Transat Jacques Vabre After a three way battle for the overall victory, fought between LinkedOut, APIVIA and Charal it was was the partnership of Thomas Ruyant and Morgan Lagravière which prevailed to score the first major trans-ocean race win for the LinkedOut team. by Antoine Grenapin / Vendee Globe redaction Posted 29 Nov 11:50 PST Team France wraps up 2nd Leg in good form Team France wraps up 2nd Leg in good form The 2nd leg of this year's Sailing Arabia The 2nd leg of this year's Sailing Arabia - The Tour ended with Team France still in the lead as the gap to DB Schenker in second grew to four points. by Oman Sail Posted 29 Nov 11:08 PST Transat Jacques Vabre Day 23 update Transat Jacques Vabre Day 23 update Class 40 podium shared by 3 nations and an Olympian The Class 40 victory has gone to Redman, co-skippered by Frenchman Antoine Carpentier and Pablo Santurde Del Arco of Spain. Second place went to Banque Du Léman, third to Seafrigo-Sogestran. by TJV Media Posted 29 Nov 10:56 PST McIntyre Adventure Globe 5.80 Transat leg 2 update McIntyre Adventure Globe 5.80 Transat leg 2 update First 1000nm completed for and another 2000nm to Antigua The four leading boats are currently leaving the Cabo Verde Islands in their wake while Jim Schofield in his Molly Claire, who took a more conservative start and missed the first weather system, is crossing the latitude of Nouadhibou in Mauritania. by Globe 5.80 Transat Posted 29 Nov 04:47 PST Planet Sail Episode 15: A new plan Planet Sail Episode 15: A new plan From dogs on foils, to demolishing one of the sailing world's best known landmarks From dogs on foils, to demolishing one of the sailing world's best known landmarks, from the future of the America's Cup, to a new course for the classic fully crewed race around the world, there's stacks going on in this episode. by Matt Sheahan Posted 29 Nov 03:51 PST