New York YC makes claims not enough time for Cup New York YC makes claims not enough time for Cup The New York Yacht Club have issued a statement covering their decision not to continue in AC37 The New York Yacht Club have issued a statement covering their decision not to continue in the 37th America's Cup, despite having issued a Challenge, a draft Protocol. by Stuart Streuli, New York YC Posted 19 Oct 14:20 PDT Australia's Olympic Flag bearer joins Zhik Board Australia's Olympic Flag bearer joins Zhik Board The move comes following his win in the 470 Class at Tokyo 2020 with Will Ryan Triple Olympic medalist Mat Belcher is used to being at the top of his game and, in the wake of his Gold medal at Tokyo 2020, has just been appointed to join the Zhik Board of Directors. by Zhik Posted 19 Oct 23:30 PDT Introducing smartlink EE Introducing smartlink EE Pin to Pin Load Sensing for Dayboats The next generation of wireless load sensor for the Metre Classes, Dragons, Sunbeams and more... by Cyclops Marine Posted 19 Oct 10:05 PDT Kites flying high Kites flying high Over the past couple of weeks 138 of the best kite foilers gathered in Sardinia I'm not going to lie; I was disappointed when the International Olympic Committee raised concerns about the Mixed Offshore Doublehanded event at the Paris 2024 Olympics. by Mark Jardine Posted 19 Oct 02:00 PDT Vaikobi launches new junior sailing gear range Vaikobi launches new junior sailing gear range All the best gear for 9-14 year-olds who are at the beginning of their sailing journeys Vaikobi's exciting new youth collection has just hit the rack, with all the best gear for 9-14 year-olds who are at the beginning of their sailing journeys. by Vaikobi Posted 19 Oct 00:06 PDT Champion crowned winner of eSailGP Championship Champion crowned winner of eSailGP Championship Great Britain's VIT Farley claims victory in winner-takes-all eSailGP Grand Final eSailGP Season 2's virtual high-speed action culminated on Friday with eight super-pumped qualifying players vying for the coveted title of 2021 eSailGP Champion. by SailGP Posted 18 Oct 22:34 PDT America's Cup: NYYC 'pause' Cup involvement America's Cup: NYYC 'pause' Cup involvement NYYC surprised their second challenger team, Stars+Stripes and have paused Cup preparations Just under four months after announcing that they had chosen another team for AC37 in place of American Magic, their team from the 36th America's Cup. Now the New York Yacht Club has "paused" their Cup involvement. by Richard Gladwell/Sail-World NZ Posted 18 Oct 21:42 PDT Australian Olympic gold medalist signs on with YNZ Australian Olympic gold medalist signs on with YNZ Olympic Gold medalist in the Womens 470 class, to takeover as YNZ's Womens sailing programme manager Olympic Gold medalist in the Womens 470 class, Jenny Armstrong will takeover as Yachting New Zealand's women's sailing manager and Laser Radial programme manager by Michael Brown/Yachting NZ Posted 18 Oct 20:27 PDT 200 days to go until the Worrell 1000 Race 2022 200 days to go until the Worrell 1000 Race 2022 A full roster of 17 teams representing 6 countries With just 200 days to go until the race begins at Hollywood Beach, FL, the Worrell 1000 has a full roster of 17 teams representing 6 countries, including returning champions Randy Smyth (6-time Worrell Champ) and Rod Waterhouse (4-time Worrell Champ). by Worrell 1000 Posted 18 Oct 18:57 PDT Kiwis kitefoilers start on path to Paris2024 Kiwis kitefoilers start on path to Paris2024 Top kitefoilers will spend the next two weeks reflecting on the 2021 Worlds results New Zealand's top kitefoilers will spend the next two weeks in isolation mapping out what 2022 looks like for them after a world championships of highs and lows. by Michael Brown/Yachting NZ Posted 18 Oct 17:47 PDT 12 Lipton Cup teams prepare for competition 12 Lipton Cup teams prepare for competition Each team always arrives ready to put up a fight in San Diego Bay Twelve yacht club teams from all around the country come to San Diego Yacht Club on October 28-30, 2021 to participate in a highly competitive series while rotating through a matched fleet of J/105s. by San Diego Yacht Club Posted 18 Oct 17:44 PDT IC37 Class signs brokerage agreement IC37 Class signs brokerage agreement The 37-foot Mark Mills design has carved out a sizeable niche in the sport As the chosen class for the Rolex NYYC Invitational Cup and the Canada's Cup, two of the world top sailing trophies, the 37-foot Mark Mills design carved out a sizeable niche in the sport. by New York Yacht Club Posted 18 Oct 17:10 PDT Swan One Design Worlds winners crowned Swan One Design Worlds winners crowned G-Spot wins the ClubSwan 36, Raving Swan triumphs in the ClubSwan 42 The triumphant owners and crews have the right to consider themselves the best in the world after battling to the top of the leader board in St Tropez. by Nautor's Swan Posted 18 Oct 03:50 PDT 2021 Formula Kite Worlds overall 2021 Formula Kite Worlds overall Moroz lands fifth successive world title as elated De Ramecourt bags first in Sardinia The US's Daniela Moroz closed out a remarkable five titles in a row at the Formula Kite World Championships on the Italian island of Sardinia, coming from behind in the finals shootout on the sparkling Gulf of Oristano, to seize the coveted crown. by International Kiteboarding Association Posted 18 Oct 00:10 PDT Moroz claims fifth consecutive Formula Kite Worlds Moroz claims fifth consecutive Formula Kite Worlds She only needed one more race win on the final day of racing After much anticipation during the light wind postponement on shore, Daniela Moroz (Lafayette, Calif.) took the win in her final race, securing her fifth Women's Formula Kite World Champion title. by US Sailing Team Posted 17 Oct 23:11 PDT NSHOF welcomes eleven legends to its ranks NSHOF welcomes eleven legends to its ranks Induction held during its 11th ceremony on Saturday, October 16th The National Sailing Hall of Fame (NSHOF) announced today the induction of eleven sailors during its 11th ceremony, held on Saturday, October 16th, 2021, in Newport, Rhode Island. by National Sailing Hall of Fame Posted 17 Oct 22:38 PDT Marine Auctions October Online Auctions Marine Auctions October Online Auctions Results being obtained well in excess of our clients' expectations Marine Online Auctions, are proving to be extremely successful, with results being obtained well in excess of our clients' and our expectations. by Marine Auctions Posted 17 Oct 18:00 PDT Andrew Brown on designing sails for youth sailors Andrew Brown on designing sails for youth sailors Winning sailors know that when boats are identical, sails become the major opportunity for gain Doyle Sails utilises a computational simulation environment to engineer sails that are faster out of the bag, easier to trim and maintain their designed shape through a greater wind range, explains sail designer and coach Andrew Brown. by Doyle Sails Posted 17 Oct 15:40 PDT How to apply antiskid on deck or paint numbers How to apply antiskid on deck or paint numbers More lessons and tips from the Global Solo Challenge In many classes such as Mini 650s, Class40s and Imoca60 it is mandatory to paint your boat number on the deck, in Cat Zero events you also have to paint an area of 4sqm in high visibility colour. by Global Solo Challenge Posted 17 Oct 06:03 PDT 2021 Formula Kite Worlds day 4 2021 Formula Kite Worlds day 4 Pack reshuffled as competition heats up ahead of climactic finals in Sardinia The penultimate day of the Formula Kite world championships fought out on the glorious Gulf of Oristano on the Italian island of Sardinia, sparked tense drama all over the race track in difficult conditions. by International Kiteboarding Association Posted 16 Oct 16:30 PDT Fitful easterlies rewrite Swan class leaderboards Fitful easterlies rewrite Swan class leaderboards Wins for Ferragamo father and son across two classes at the Swan One Design Worlds The Gulf of Saint Tropez kept the surprises coming for the third day of the Swan One Design Worlds, with the wind swinging right round to the east again. Signs of a good sailing breeze early on were scuppered as the winds began to drop. by Nautor's Swan Posted 16 Oct 13:48 PDT Ten ways you can help save the oceans Ten ways you can help save the oceans 10 lifestyle choices that can help protect and restore our oceans Oceans cover 71 percent of the planet and are home to important species and ecosystems that we rely on for food, livelihoods, climate regulation and more. But the oceans need our help. by Sailors for the Sea Posted 16 Oct 06:39 PDT Moroz, Edegran, Calder Advance to Gold fleet Moroz, Edegran, Calder Advance to Gold fleet Kite World Championships at Halfway Mark After 10 races in the men's fleet and 12 in the women's, the qualifying series of the 2021 Formula Kite World Championship has come to a close with gold, silver, and bronze fleet racing beginning Saturday, October 16. by US Sailing Team Posted 16 Oct 06:10 PDT Relive the best bits from Spain Sail Grand Prix! Relive the best bits from Spain Sail Grand Prix! A fantastic weekend in Cadiz for Australia It was a fantastic weekend in Cadiz for Australia, who won the Spain Sail Grand Prix and returned to the top of the SailGP Season Championship with only two events remaining! by SailGP Posted 15 Oct 23:46 PDT 18ft Skiffs: Finport Finance, a 'new team' 18ft Skiffs: Finport Finance, a 'new team' Experienced crew to feature in the 18ft Skiff 2021-22 season Keagan York's Finport Finance will feature a brand new team when it lines up against 17 other top performers at the Australian 18 Footers League for the club's 2021-22 season on Sydney Harbour. by Frank Quealey Posted 15 Oct 23:41 PDT Westerlies give Swan fleets boost in St Tropez Westerlies give Swan fleets boost in St Tropez An ideal 12-15 knot breeze at the Swan One Design Worlds Crews were scrambled early this morning with the news that racing in the Swan One Design Worlds was to begin early at 11am to take advantage of a good sailing breeze. by Nautor's Swan Posted 15 Oct 23:36 PDT Finn World Masters at Mar Menor overall Finn World Masters at Mar Menor overall Medals decided with no racing possible on Friday The 2021 Finn World Masters on Mar Menor, Murcia, Spain, concluded on Friday with no more races possible. With a difficult forecast the fleet was sent out in the hope of one final race, but after a brief hope was dashed, racing was abandoned for the day. by Robert Deaves Posted 15 Oct 22:36 PDT 2021 Formula Kite Worlds day 3 2021 Formula Kite Worlds day 3 Little separates leaders after intense duels Only the finest margins separate the top of the order, after scintillating racing as the Formula Kite World Championships are due to hit the final series on the penultimate day of the regatta on the Gulf of Oristano on the Italian island of Sardinia. by International Kiteboarding Association Posted 15 Oct 19:59 PDT America's Cup: Valencia Revisited? America's Cup: Valencia Revisited? A report in the Spanish media indicates that a new bid is in the running for the 37th America's Cup A report in the Spanish media indicates that a new bid from Valencia, Spain is in the running for hosting the 37th America's Cup. by Richard Gladwell/Sail-World NZ Posted 15 Oct 14:22 PDT World Match Racing Tour 2021 final postponed World Match Racing Tour 2021 final postponed The decision to postpone the Shenzhen event is due to border and quarantine restrictions Organisers of the World Match Racing Tour today announced the final event of the 2021 season, the Boa'an Match Cup/WMRT Final in Shenzhen, China will be postponed to March 2022 following a review of the current border and quarantine restrictions in China. by World Match Racing Tour Posted 15 Oct 06:35 PDT Seawanhaka Cup 2022 schedule announced Seawanhaka Cup 2022 schedule announced The new Notice of Race and Deed of Gift are now posted While we were disappointed that the event could not be held this year due to the global Covid pandemic, we are looking forward to hosting a world class event next year. by Long Beach Yacht Club Posted 15 Oct 06:02 PDT America's Cup: Big calls ahead for Superstars America's Cup: Big calls ahead for Superstars Tough calls ahead for Burling and Tuke as they try to balance their 2024 dance card Peter Burling and Blair Tuke announced their arrival back into New Zealand, this week, with a media release making it clear the duo had not re-signed with Emirates Team New Zealand. by Richard Gladwell/Sail-World.com/nz Posted 15 Oct 03:53 PDT Moth Top Tips with Brad Funk Moth Top Tips with Brad Funk Chat with the winner of the Inlands at Rutland Moth tips from Inland Champion Brad Funk from the Moth Inlands 2021 held at Rutland Sailing Club. by James Eaves Posted 15 Oct 03:04 PDT 2021 Formula Kite Worlds day 2 2021 Formula Kite Worlds day 2 High drama in challenging conditions upsets order in Sardina The fight for the Formula Kite world championship titles, being contested on the sumptuous Gulf of Oristano on the Italian island, shifted into high gear with drama all over the track in tough conditions that left some leading contenders in difficulties. by International Kiteboarding Association Posted 14 Oct 23:40 PDT Swan OD Worlds get under way in light winds Swan OD Worlds get under way in light winds Just one race on day one in St Tropez Electricity crackled along the quayside this morning as crews prepared for the first race of Swan One Design Worlds in St Tropez. After the relaxed fun of last night's opening ceremony, tension was palpable as final checks were made and sails stowed. by Nautor's Swan Posted 14 Oct 18:22 PDT Finn World Masters at Mar Menor day 4 Finn World Masters at Mar Menor day 4 Valerian Lebrun wins with day to spare The fourth day of the 2021 Finn World Masters on Mar Menor in Murcia, Spain produced yet more great racing, with Valerian Lebrun, from France, securing the title with a day to spare. by Robert Deaves Posted 14 Oct 17:53 PDT 66th Stratford Shoal Race at Indian Harbor YC 66th Stratford Shoal Race at Indian Harbor YC Fifty-two boats signed up for what promised to be epic sailing conditions Living up to its name, this year's Indian Harbor Yacht Club Stratford Shoal Gear-Buster Race saw winds gusting to 30 kts and, of course, lots of gear getting busted up in the steep, breaking seas on western Long Island Sound! by J/Boats Posted 14 Oct 12:34 PDT Newport Bermuda Race official sponsor announced Newport Bermuda Race official sponsor announced Leading outfitter and embroiderer provides racers with customized apparel The Bermuda Race Organizing Committee (BROC) welcomes Team One Newport, specialists in customized team apparel, as an Official Sponsor and Gear Supplier of the Newport Bermuda Race that starts June 17, 2022. by Newport Bermuda Race Posted 14 Oct 09:52 PDT A Q&A with Mark Wheeler on the 2021 J/111 Worlds A Q&A with Mark Wheeler on the 2021 J/111 Worlds An interview with Mark Wheeler on the 2021 J/111 Worlds Sail-World checked in with Mark Wheeler, regatta chairman of the 2021 J/111 Worlds, via email, to learn more about this One Design championship. by David Schmidt Posted 14 Oct 08:00 PDT Sails of Change to set sail on Jules Verne Trophy Sails of Change to set sail on Jules Verne Trophy Dona, Yann and their crew to set sail on a fossil fuel-free attempt Dona Bertarelli and Yann Guichard are once more set to take on the Jules Verne Trophy, held since 2017 by Francis Joyon and his crew in a time of 40d 23h 30' 30". by Spindrift racing Posted 14 Oct 07:37 PDT