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World Sailing's double problem
IOC concerns on Paris 2024 Mixed Offshore Event
© Paul Wyeth / pwpictures.com
IOC puts World Sailing on 6 weeks notice
Over Paris 2024 Olympic events line-up
© World Sailing
SailGP suspends operations on Cross Island
COVID Lockdown snares SailGP teams
© Dani Devine /SailGP
Can You Feel It?
Now tell me - can you feel it? Certainly been a bit of it around, so let's go racing!
© Photo supplied
The John Westell Centenary, Part 5
FiveOs, fast multi-hulls and faster cars!
© Dougal Henshall
SailGP: Australian team capsizes US F-50
SailGP: Australian team capsizes US F-50
The Australian SailGP crew capsized the US SailGP F50 foiling catamaran during a practice session
The Australian SailGP crew capsized the US SailGP F50 foiling catamaran during a practice session on Bermuda's Great Sound on Friday. The SailGP organisers reported the US boat was pitchpoled before capsizing.
by Richard Gladwell/Royal Gazette
Posted 16 Apr 21:55 PDT
Finn Open & U23 Europeans at Vilamoura overall
Finn Open & U23 Europeans at Vilamoura overall
Berecz and Cardona retain Finn European titles in Portugal
Zsombor Berecz has successfully retained the Finn European Championship after a consistent, confident and conclusive display on the waters of Vilamoura, Portugal, over the past week.
by Robert Deaves
Posted 16 Apr 22:09 PDT
Register today for the 2021 Camden Classics Cup
Register today for the 2021 Camden Classics Cup
63 boats are registered for the July event
We are very excited to be planning the 5th Annual Camden Classics Cup, July 29-31st. The response thus far has been tremendous. 63 boats are registered!
by Camden Classics Cup
Posted 16 Apr 11:30 PDT
71st Down the Bay Race set for May 28
71st Down the Bay Race set for May 28
Longest distance race on the Chesapeake a great preparation for Annapolis-to-Newport Race
Glenn Doncaster skippered Nanuq to victory in PHRF 3 during the 2017 Annapolis-to-Newport Race. The Raleigh, North Carolina resident credited doing the Down the Bay Race for getting his crew into the mindset needed to complete the 475-nautical mile jaunt.
by Bill Wagner
Posted 16 Apr 10:09 PDT
World Sailing's double problem
World Sailing's double problem
IOC concerns on Mixed Offshore Event at Paris 2024
Following on from the International Olympic Committee's six-week notice to World Sailing about their concerns over the Mixed Offshore Event at Paris 2024, the sport's governing body held a Townhall Meeting of their Board and Council.
by Mark Jardine
Posted 16 Apr 08:34 PDT
IOC update on Mixed Offshore Event
IOC update on Mixed Offshore Event
World Sailing outline the next steps
World Sailing have received an update from the International Olympic Committee (IOC) regarding the proposed Mixed Two Person Offshore Keelboat Event at the Paris 2024 Olympic Sailing Competition.
by World Sailing
Posted 16 Apr 08:16 PDT
A wind of optimism for 2021 St. Barth Cata-cup!
A wind of optimism for 2021 St. Barth Cata-cup!
The 13th edition will be full of adventures and festivities
Forced to postpone the event in 2020, the organizers of the St. Barth Cata-Cup bring optimism and are doing everything in their power to prepare the 13th edition which will be full of adventures and festivities, from November 17 to 21.
by Alexandra Lemarchand-Guibout
Posted 16 Apr 08:10 PDT
SailGP 2nd season with Oracle Cloud Technologies
SailGP 2nd season with Oracle Cloud Technologies
Powerful analytics bring teams & fans deeper race insights & put them aboard a virtual F50 catamaran
Oracle and SailGP, sailing's premier racing league, have expanded their successful data analytics platform leading into the second season.
by SailGP
Posted 16 Apr 07:43 PDT
Allen Wave Ratchet: More Grip - Less Slip
Allen Wave Ratchet: More Grip - Less Slip
20 to 40% more grip without adding any additional wear to the rope
The Wave Ratchet offers between 20 to 40% more grip without adding any additional wear to the rope.
by Allen
Posted 16 Apr 07:15 PDT
The Ocean Race Europe confirms final host city
The Ocean Race Europe confirms final host city
The Spanish port will be the penultimate stop in the race, before the final leg to Genova
The Ocean Race Europe will visit in Alicante, with the Spanish city confirmed as the fourth host city to be announced for the May/June event.
by The Ocean Race
Posted 16 Apr 04:26 PDT
Finn Open & U23 Europeans at Vilamoura day 4
Finn Open & U23 Europeans at Vilamoura day 4
Double win for Berecz as leaders extend
After a week of incredibly consistent racing, the defending European Champion, Zsombor Berecz, broke free of the fleet for the first time on Thursday with two quite impressive race wins that leaves him with an 11 point lead with just two races to go.
by Robert Deaves
Posted 15 Apr 21:58 PDT
Statement: Bermuda Sail Grand Prix
Statement: Bermuda Sail Grand Prix
SailGP and the Bermuda Tourism Authority have been working closely on Covid-19 protocols
SailGP and the Bermuda Tourism Authority have been working closely following the Bermuda Government's tightening of COVID-19 protocols to ensure that the forthcoming Bermuda Sail Grand Prix presented by Hamilton Princess.
by SailGP
Posted 15 Apr 10:58 PDT
100th Bayview Mackinac Race - Logo contest
100th Bayview Mackinac Race - Logo contest
We are looking to our community to help us design a logo for the race
Bayview Mackinac Race is already planning for a huge Bayview Mackinac Race in 2024, and one of the first steps is to develop a good logo for the race that will help us advertise and market the race to make it better than the 99 that have come before it.
by Bayview Yacht Club
Posted 15 Apr 07:54 PDT
IOC puts World Sailing on six weeks notice
IOC puts World Sailing on six weeks notice
World Sailing six weeks to come up with alternatives to the controversial Mixed Offshore event
The International Olympic Committee have given World Sailing six weeks to come up with alternative events to the controversial Mixed Offshore keelboat proposed for the 2024 Olympic Sailing regatta in Marseille, France.
by Richard Gladwell/Sail-World.com/nz
Posted 15 Apr 05:10 PDT
2021 Australian Moth Nationals
2021 Australian Moth Nationals
40 foilers battle it out at Wangi RSL Amateur Sailing Club
40 helms took part in the 2021 Australian Moth Nationals at Wangi RSL Amateur Sailing Club, with Scott Babbage giving a masterclass to the fleet, discarding his only result outside of the top two.
by Editor / Beau Outteridge
Posted 15 Apr 01:58 PDT
The Perfect Spring Jacket from Henri-Lloyd
The Perfect Spring Jacket from Henri-Lloyd
MAV HL Liner jacket will become your new go-to this season
We talk about our MAV HL Liner jackets a lot, there is a reason for this. We believe that our liner is the perfect jacket for Spring. Don't just take our word for it, see below why it will become your new go-to this season...
by Henri-Lloyd
Posted 14 Apr 23:07 PDT
GC32 Racing Tour revises its 2021 schedule
GC32 Racing Tour revises its 2021 schedule
This prudent decision follows the advice of authorities at both the national and local levels
With many countries around the world, including those in southern Europe, still in the grip of the COVID-19 pandemic, the GC32 Racing Tour, the board of the GC32 class and their stakeholders have made the mutual decision to delay the start of 2021 season.
by GC32 Racing Tour Media
Posted 14 Apr 22:18 PDT
Finn Open & U23 Europeans at Vilamoura day 3
Finn Open & U23 Europeans at Vilamoura day 3
Fortune favours the consistent
Fortunes changed for many on the third day of 2021 Open and U23 Finn European Championship in Vilamoura, Portugal, after two more races in great conditions, yet as tricky as ever.
by Robert Deaves
Posted 14 Apr 12:51 PDT
Could the America's Cup come to Britain?
Could the America's Cup come to Britain?
This and more on PlanetSail OnCourse Episode 11
In the end, the successful defence of the America's Cup didn't come as a surprise. As the last few races played out it became increasingly clear that the home team had a much faster boat.
by Matt Sheahan
Posted 14 Apr 12:21 PDT
Antigua Sailing Week goes virtual
Antigua Sailing Week goes virtual
Sailing Week Sunday – a virtual event with stories, interviews and entertainment
Antigua Sailing Week is pleased to announce Sailing Week Sunday - a virtual event with stories, interviews and entertainment, transmitting from Antigua on April 25, 2021.
by Antigua Sailing Week
Posted 14 Apr 11:09 PDT
Drop Nose Pins
Drop Nose Pins
What are they and why use them?
A drop nose pin is a pin that can be used for securing or attaching components. They can be used in a number of places around a boat, but why would you use a drop nose pin instead on a clevis pin or bolt?
by Daniel Henderson, Sea Sure
Posted 14 Apr 07:43 PDT
America's Cup: Luna Rossa's control systems outed
America's Cup: Luna Rossa's control systems outed
AC36 Challenger Luna Rossa explain how their systems work and the rules that govern their use
Handling a boat like the AC75 requires the use of sophisticated management and control systems actioning a compact network of valves and pistons. Here Luna Rossa explain how their systems work and the rules that govern their use
by Luna Rossa Challenge
Posted 14 Apr 07:18 PDT
Sailors for the Sea launches discussion forum
Sailors for the Sea launches discussion forum
Newest resource for the Clean Regattas program
Sailors for the Sea Powered by Oceana launched its newest resource for the Clean Regattas program - an online discussion forum where Clean Regatta organizers can ask each other for help and give advice on each of the program's sustainability standards.
by Sailors for the Sea
Posted 14 Apr 06:56 PDT
The Corsair Nationals 2021 recap
The Corsair Nationals 2021 recap
The SBMR hosted one of the best regattas in Florida
"This is the best multihulls racing event in Florida. The regatta was wonderful and very organized. We had a great time racing in the beautiful Sarasota Bay." - feedback from Tung Nguyen, PHRF Low sailor from Bayshore Gardens Yacht Club.
by Corsair Marine
Posted 14 Apr 06:42 PDT
Lawrence Warner enters Global Solo Challenge
Lawrence Warner enters Global Solo Challenge
Extensive sailing experience with over 250,000 nautical miles at sea
British Lawrence Warner lives in Mallorca, Spain, where he works professionally on super-yachts. He has a very extensive sailing experience with over 250,000 nautical miles at sea.
by Global Solo Challenge
Posted 14 Apr 06:15 PDT
VIDEO: North Sails Tech Talk
VIDEO: North Sails Tech Talk
Upwind Speed Booster with Charlie Cumbley & Cyclops Marine
With the help of smarttune load sensors from Cyclops Marine, North Sails One Design Expert, and J/70 World Champion Charlie Cumbley explains how the dynamic balance of upwind performance hinges on forestay load.
by Cyclops Marine
Posted 14 Apr 04:00 PDT
Coutts more confident of SailGP Bermuda proceeding
Coutts more confident of SailGP Bermuda proceeding
SailGP needs COVID dispensations for Bermuda event to proceed on schedule
Russell Coutts, CEO of SailGP has told Bermuda Tonight that he is more confident of the first regatta in the 2021 circuit getting underway as scheduled, despite there being only 10 days left until the scheduled start on April 24.
by Richard Gladwell/Sail-World NZ
Posted 14 Apr 02:49 PDT
Finn Open & U23 Europeans at Vilamoura day 2
Finn Open & U23 Europeans at Vilamoura day 2
Joan Cardona cleans up
Joan Cardona, the defending U23 European Champion from Spain, showed some serious form on the second day of the 2021 Open and U23 Finn European Championship in Vilamoura, Portugal.
by Robert Deaves
Posted 13 Apr 22:14 PDT
Western Australian State Flying Fifteen Champs
Western Australian State Flying Fifteen Champs
Twenty-four boats take part at Geraldton Yacht Club
After a brief hiccup in 2020, the Western Australian State Flying Fifteen Championship returned to its traditional Easter time-slot and the fleet was summoned to appear at Geraldton Yacht Club for a fabulous social program.
by Karen Dawes
Posted 13 Apr 08:17 PDT
Green shoots emerge on North America regatta scene
Green shoots emerge on North America regatta scene
Latest newsletter from Sail-World's David Schmidt in the USA
Good news arrived last week from the 49er, 49erFX and Nacra 17 classes, announcing that their 2022 world championships will be hosted by Sail Nova Scotia, on the waters of Nova Scotia's St. Margaret's Bay from September 6-11, 2022
by David Schmidt
Posted 13 Apr 08:00 PDT
Rolex Capri Sailing Week confirmed
Rolex Capri Sailing Week confirmed
The island of Capri has implemented a rigorous program to safely welcome all participants
The first major event of the sailing season will take place as scheduled between Naples and Capri, from 13th to 20th May, with an unprecedented desire to race and on a completely Covid-free island - as confirmed by the administration.
by Rolex Capri Sailing Week
Posted 13 Apr 07:23 PDT
SailGP teams stalled while negotiations continue
SailGP teams stalled while negotiations continue
COVID Lockdown snares SailGP teams, yet to be finished Kiwi boat shipped to Bermuda
The COVID-19 lockdown, starting Tuesday morning in Bermuda has caught out the teams assembling and training ahead of the start of the first regatta in the second round of Sail GP. In addition the NZ SailGP's boat is unfinished
by Richard Gladwell/Sail-World NZ
Posted 13 Apr 05:53 PDT
Finn Open & U23 Europeans at Vilamoura day 1
Finn Open & U23 Europeans at Vilamoura day 1
Consistent Zsombor Berecz leads after opening day
Hungary's Zsombor Berecz opened his title defence at the 2021 Open and U23 Finn European Championship in Vilamoura, Portugal, with steady fourth and fifth places on a day when many favourites were hitting high scores.
by Robert Deaves
Posted 12 Apr 22:29 PDT
J/24 Campeonato del Centro de la Republica
J/24 Campeonato del Centro de la Republica
Nico Cubria's RINA and his crew take the win in Argentina
As part of their traditional summer series way "down under", our friends in Argentina love to take their boats to the base of the spectacular snow-capped Andes Mountain range to a gorgeous lake in the foothills known as Lago San Roque.
by J/Boats
Posted 12 Apr 19:04 PDT
Argentine J/70 Class report
Argentine J/70 Class report
Fleet starts their season off the famous city of Buenos Aires
Nothing, not even the pandemic, was going to slow down or diminish the enthusiasm the Argentinean J/70 fleet had for getting themselves organized and out on the water sailing in their favorite "watering holes".
by J/Boats
Posted 12 Apr 15:19 PDT
Newport to Ensenada Race crowd protocols
Newport to Ensenada Race crowd protocols
Preparing for a safe and celebratory trophy ceremony
Will you be at Sunday's trophy presentation? Hotel Coral and Marina Management are asking skippers to estimate how many sailors, guests, and or family might attend Sunday's award ceremonies in the courtyard.
by Newport Ocean Sailing Association
Posted 12 Apr 13:47 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