49th BVI Spring Regatta schedule announced 49th BVI Spring Regatta schedule announced 'What's not to Love about the BVI Spring Regatta' remains the theme The event will include more classes and opportunities for sailors from across the Caribbean and the globe to come to the British Virgin Islands and experience fantastic racing, with warm tropical winds and water. by Trish Jenkins Posted 19 Sep 10:48 PDT 2020 Intercollegiate Offshore Regatta cancelled 2020 Intercollegiate Offshore Regatta cancelled Organizing Committee reluctantly forced to cancel the almost 50 year-old event With so many colleges restricting organized sports and travel, the Organizing Committee of The Storm Trysail Club's 2020 Intercollegiate Offshore Regatta (IOR) has reluctantly been forced to cancel the almost 50 year-old event. by Storm Trysail Club Posted 19 Sep 07:56 PDT CSA confirms dates for its Annual General Meeting CSA confirms dates for its Annual General Meeting Due to the impact of COVID-19 and restrictions on travel the event will be virtual The Caribbean Sailing Association (CSA) has confirmed dates for its Annual General Meeting (AGM) and Organisers Conference (ROC) as November 13-14, 2020. Due to the impact of COVID-19 and restrictions on travel the event will virtual and hosted via Zoom. by Caribbean Sailing Association Posted 18 Sep 11:24 PDT ILCA/Laser Fit Out Guide from Allen ILCA/Laser Fit Out Guide from Allen Class legal options for club racers or international level In this handy fitting guide, you can find all the details of the Allen parts for a top-spec racing fit-out or a club level budget-friendly option. All options listed are completely class legal. by Allen Posted 18 Sep 10:00 PDT Harken employees acquire Harken Harken employees acquire Harken A few words from Peter Harken and the team "Olaf and I have been approached by lots of good people interested in acquiring our business. The way we decided was simple. We turned down every offer that didn't present a brighter future for our people than we could create on our own." by Harken Posted 18 Sep 09:10 PDT Das Blau Max takes aim at ORC Honors Das Blau Max takes aim at ORC Honors At New York Yacht Club's Race Week A new boat and a new rating rule, and the strangest summer in recent memory would have most people ready to press the eject button and look ahead to 2021. by New York Yacht Club Posted 18 Sep 08:27 PDT Cyclops enter the Sportsboat arena Cyclops enter the Sportsboat arena smarttune 5/16" announced as the latest addition to their smart range Designed specifically for sports and day boats, Cyclops is thrilled to announce the latest addition to their smart range - the smarttune 5/16". by Cyclops Marine Posted 18 Sep 06:30 PDT Luca Devoti talks yachting with Lars Grael Luca Devoti talks yachting with Lars Grael Lars Grael, Brazilian sailing star, talks about his personal life and Project Grael Luca Devoti once skippered America's Cup campaigns and won Olympic medals, now he is campaigning to join the World Sailing Board. As part of his bid, he interviews world renowned sailors to get their views on what should be the future of the sport. by Luca Devoti Posted 18 Sep 02:48 PDT 2020 Vendée Globe on course to be exceptional 2020 Vendée Globe on course to be exceptional The official press conference was held on Thursday in Paris The official press conference for the ninth edition of the Vendée Globe was held on Thursday, September 17 at the Palais Brongniart in Paris. by Vendee Globe Posted 18 Sep 01:26 PDT Intricate, Nuanced, Meticulous… and Fast Intricate, Nuanced, Meticulous… and Fast The story of America's Cup boatbuilding in Bristol, Rhode Island continues With the completion of the AC75 racing yacht PATRIOT, the first Cup contender built in Bristol in the 21st century, American Magic's production team of 50 has added another compelling chapter to Bristol, Rhode Island boatbuilding. by Will Ricketson, NYYC American Magic Posted 17 Sep 05:49 PDT Yacht Racing Forum postponed to 2021 in Portsmouth Yacht Racing Forum postponed to 2021 in Portsmouth A virtual event to be held on November 24th this year The annual conference for the business of sailing and yacht racing is postponed to 2021 due to the COVID-19 pandemic. A virtual event reassembling some of the sports' leading personalities from all over the world will be held on November 24. by Yacht Racing Forum Posted 17 Sep 01:36 PDT The Ocean Race Summits Newport The Ocean Race Summits Newport Bringing leaders together to focus on ocean health Hosted live from Newport, RI, the latest online iteration of The Ocean Race Summits promoted solutions to restore health to the ocean. by The Ocean Race Posted 17 Sep 01:15 PDT America's Cup: Butterworth joins Challenger group America's Cup: Butterworth joins Challenger group Brad Butterworth to be a contact figure and facilitate a direct communication flow with the hosts Four times America's Cup winner, Brad Butterworth, joins COR 36, Challenger of Record of the 36th America's Cup presented by PRADA, in the capacity of External and Institutional Relations Officer. by America's Cup Media Posted 16 Sep 22:39 PDT SailGP gives behind-the-scenes access SailGP gives behind-the-scenes access 'SailGP: Racing on the Edge' shines a light on world's fastest sail racing league In a new content series launched today by SailGP, audiences around the globe will get unprecedented access to the sport's pinnacle league as it gears up toward its second season, launching April 2021 in San Francisco. by SailGP Posted 16 Sep 13:33 PDT Jimmy Spithill Interview Jimmy Spithill Interview "The AC75 is quite a lot different from past boats" Jimmy Spithill has been the skipper and helmsman behind two America's Cup victories and believes that his new Italian team Luna Rossa Prada Pirelli can reclaim sailing's biggest prize as he travels to Auckland for the PRADA Cup challenger series. by Red Bull Content Pool Posted 16 Sep 12:25 PDT Bermuda Gold Cup to host Open Match Racing Worlds Bermuda Gold Cup to host Open Match Racing Worlds Celebratory 70th event becomes the pinnacle event Two weeks after announcing that the Bermuda Gold Cup will be contested Oct. 26-30, the Royal Bermuda Yacht Club and World Match Racing Tour together announce today that the celebratory 70th event will also host the 2020 Open Match Racing Worlds. by Sean McNeill Posted 16 Sep 08:19 PDT Exclusive insight into the world of Mikaili Sol Exclusive insight into the world of Mikaili Sol A look into how Mikaili's training for the GKA Distance Battle has been going It takes a certain person to push themselves to the limit and become a world champion. Not everyone has the grit and determination it takes to be top of their game, and be number one in the world, but Mikaili Sol certainly does. by Kate Chandler Posted 16 Sep 07:32 PDT 2020 Auckland Boat Show cancelled 2020 Auckland Boat Show cancelled 2020 Boat Show has been cancelled, due to uncertainty on COVID-19 restrictions NZ Marine Industry Association organisers of the 2020 Auckland Boat Show have announced that the 2020 Show has been cancelled, due to uncertainty on which COVID-19 restriction levels will be in force in early October. by Isla McKechnie/NZ Marine Industry Association Posted 16 Sep 06:02 PDT Walking the 2021 Rolex Fastnet Race course Walking the 2021 Rolex Fastnet Race course The new course is 90 miles longer, making it 695 miles, based on the shortest route Moving to Cherbourg for the finish of the Royal Ocean Racing Club's premier event, the Rolex Fastnet Race next year will see navigators and crews facing a few significant new challenges. by James Boyd / RORC Posted 16 Sep 05:57 PDT Nine legends inducted into the NSHOF Nine legends inducted into the NSHOF National Sailing Hall of Fame celebrates its 10th annual induction in a virtual format The National Sailing Hall of Fame (NSHOF) announced today that on Saturday, September 12th, it celebrated its 10th annual induction in a virtual format. by Ashley Staples Posted 16 Sep 05:40 PDT Alex Thomson Racing Up to Speed: September 2020 Alex Thomson Racing Up to Speed: September 2020 Installation of the new foils complete on IMOCA Hugo Boss British Sailor Alex Thomson brings us up to speed on the completion of the final service of the HUGO BOSS boat before the Vendée Globe, the installation of the yacht's new foils and the schedule from now until the race start on November 8th. by Alex Thomson Racing Posted 16 Sep 03:25 PDT Lennon Sails dominate UK Moth Nationals Lennon Sails dominate UK Moth Nationals At last a major Moth event for 2020! It has been a long and difficult year so far as we all know. It has been brightened with a sublime UK Moth event last week hosted beautifully by the WPNSA, IMCA UK and an army of volunteers, held on the Moth paradise of Portland harbour. by Mike Lennon Posted 16 Sep 02:50 PDT The cream of the crop at Foiling Week Gurit Forum The cream of the crop at Foiling Week Gurit Forum Moving online and free to watch on Foiling Week social channels Each year at Foiling Week forum everyone marvels at the increasing reach that foiling projects have in the marine industry: from boards to ocean going vessels, from high end racing yachts to more commercial marine applications. by Domenico Boffi Posted 16 Sep 02:32 PDT America's Cup: NZ vessels get new marina offer America's Cup: NZ vessels get new marina offer Silo & Viaduct marinas offer new deal for NZ vessels and offer bond refund for visitor vessels The official marinas of the 36th America's Cup have tacked in response to a wind shift in superyacht visitation rules - opening 28 berths up to Kiwi vessels at standard rates, while offering overseas boats bond refunds. by Sail-World.com/NZ Posted 15 Sep 19:49 PDT "Sail" Online Auction "Sail" Online Auction Marine Auctions believe it is a first Adrian Seiffert, Director of Marine Auctions Pty Ltd, said he believed the "Sail" Online Auction could be a first of its kind, as potential bidders can bid for the "sails" from any location in the world via the internet. by Adrian Seiffert, Marine Auctions Posted 15 Sep 13:29 PDT 52 Super Series Sustainability Week preview 52 Super Series Sustainability Week preview When inspiration leads to positive action Kicking off the 52 Super Series Sustainability Week on Wednesday, local 52 Super Series staff will clean a beach in El Saler, outside Valencia city, together with an NGO called Xaloc. by 52 Super Series Posted 15 Sep 08:17 PDT America's Cup Rialto: AC75 gymnastics America's Cup Rialto: AC75 gymnastics American Magic's AC75 Defiant performed some spectacular gymnastics on Monday American Magic's AC75 Defiant performed spectacular leaps and nosedives on Monday - when training in winds well above the racing limit. She recovered from both incidents without capsizing despite the high-risk sailing in winds above the racing limits. by Richard Gladwell Sail-World NZ Posted 15 Sep 08:06 PDT Annual Sail for Hope race around Conanicut Island Annual Sail for Hope race around Conanicut Island The event marked the 19th year of the 'round-the-island (Conanicut, RI) race Newport, RI delivered perfect sailing conditions for the annual Sail for Hope race around Conanicut Island Saturday. The race is a yearly fundraiser that started in 2001 after the 9-11 attacks. by Sail Newport Posted 15 Sep 08:04 PDT 2020 Finn Pacific Coast Championship 2020 Finn Pacific Coast Championship Charlie Buckingham wins in San Diego Twenty-five Finn's flocked to San Diego Yacht Club this weekend for two days of the 2020 Finn Pacific Coast Championship. Among those sailors were those new to the fleet, those known for the fleet, and many active by San Diego Yacht Club Posted 15 Sep 07:47 PDT Crafty Keith - The definition of 'Legend' Crafty Keith - The definition of 'Legend' Contender and 505 World Champion gracefully retires To describe someone as a 'legend' means that they really have to special, across a number of disciplines and a protracted period of time. One man who is special enough to be worthy of that term 'legend' is Weston SC's Keith Paul. by Dougal Henshall Posted 15 Sep 06:00 PDT What happens when a Moth meets an Optimist? What happens when a Moth meets an Optimist? You get a Mothtimist... a must-watch fun video! When a Moth meets an Opti, available for kids trials at Foiling Week 2020. See this video of a fun project by Ferruccio De Asmundis. by Foiling Week Posted 15 Sep 01:48 PDT The Azimut Challenge taught us a lot The Azimut Challenge taught us a lot As the start of the Vendée Globe gets ever closer The tenth Azimut Challenge finished yesterday with victory going to L'Occitane en Provence (Armel Tripon) in the runs, Charal (Jérémie Beyou) in the 48-hour race and PRB (Kevin Escoffier) winning the race around the island of Groix. by IMOCA Globe Series Posted 15 Sep 00:07 PDT Meet the Clipper Race Crew: Dario Schwendener Meet the Clipper Race Crew: Dario Schwendener For the 27-year-old, circumnavigating was the ultimate sabbatical For 27-year-old Dario Schwendener, circumnavigating was the ultimate sabbatical. With the Clipper Race providing a chance to travel the world, compete in a sport he loves as well as hands on experience of teamwork and leadership in an extreme environment. by Clipper Round the World Race Posted 14 Sep 22:38 PDT Candidates named for 2020 election Candidates named for 2020 election Of World Sailing President and Vice-Presidents World Sailing's Election Committee overseeing the 2020 Election of World Sailing's Officers is pleased to announce the Presidential and Vice-Presidential Candidates standing for election this October. by World Sailing Posted 14 Sep 22:34 PDT America's Cup Rialto: Sept 14 - Waitemata Rodeo America's Cup Rialto: Sept 14 - Waitemata Rodeo One squall came through at 30kts gusting 33kts, catching both teams, luckily ETNZ was under tow One squall came through at 30kts gusting 33kts, which caught American Magic, and she wisely waited it out. But it was the lighter 25kt squalls that appeared to catch Defiant at twice - spectacularly losing control as her rudder ventilated. by Richard Gladwell/Sail-World.com/NZ Posted 14 Sep 18:46 PDT GPS WASZP Challenge - Code Green GPS WASZP Challenge - Code Green It is time to start those GPS session logs! WASZP Sailors it is time to start those GPS session logs! We have some of SailGP's finest sailors ready to jump in the WASZP and go head to head with our very own WASZP community. by Marc Ablett Posted 14 Sep 17:29 PDT Two Figaro Beneteau Figaro 3s in Newport Two Figaro Beneteau Figaro 3s in Newport Training and Owner video interviews The specifications define the FB3 monohull as being as reliable as its predecessor, the FB2. It is equipped with foils, a better performing ballast-free hull, a more slender and deeper keel, a setback mast and a more extensive and larger sail plan. by Beneteau America Posted 14 Sep 05:58 PDT Foiling Week #Sail4Chico at Fraglia Vela Malcesine Foiling Week #Sail4Chico at Fraglia Vela Malcesine The races, the Gurit Forum, the Expo, the flying boats available for trials are all back The regattas, the Gurit Forum, the Expo, the flying boats available for trials in water are all back. This unique 2020 Foiling Week edition is dedicated to Chico Forti, to his family and to all the organizations who are following his incredible case. by Foiling Week Posted 14 Sep 05:42 PDT Défi Azimut sets the scene for the Vendée Globe Défi Azimut sets the scene for the Vendée Globe Showcasing the fastest boats with the latest foils Weather conditions may not have been as powerful and the imagery perhaps not as dramatic as in previous years, but the annual Défi Azimut regatta provided the perfect hors d'oeuvre to this year's Vendée Globe solo round-the-world race. by Défi Azimut Posted 13 Sep 23:17 PDT Strong return to racing for U.S. athletes in Kiel Strong return to racing for U.S. athletes in Kiel Pleased to have the opportunity to compete at international level again On Sunday, September 13, Olympic class racing at the 2020 Kiel Week Regatta came to a close. After several months without racing, all of the sailors are pleased to have the opportunity to compete at the international level again. by Brittney Manning Posted 13 Sep 18:24 PDT