Zhik's top 12 items for offshore racing Zhik's top 12 items for offshore racing With minimal weight in your kit bag What to take? Or, what to leave behind when it comes to packing clothing for offshore races such as the Rolex Fastnet Race? by Liz Rushall, Zhik Posted 18 Jun 09:21 PDT America's Cup: Valencia launches bid to host AC37 America's Cup: Valencia launches bid to host AC37 America's Cup: Previous Cup Venue puts up its hand for AC37 hosting with innovative approach Backers of Valencia's bid to stage the 37th America's Cup believe they can access a €750 billion fund established by the European Union to assist member countries to recover from the economic effects of the COVID pandemic. by Richard Gladwell, Sail-World.com/nz Posted 18 Jun 08:18 PDT Winner-take-all coastal race finale in Genova Winner-take-all coastal race finale in Genova Saturday's race is likely to provide the winning margin in both fleets The leaderboard is so tight in both the IMOCA and VO65 division that Saturday's coastal race is likely to provide the winning margin in The Ocean Race Europe. by The Ocean Race Posted 18 Jun 07:54 PDT Valencia in this mix to host 37th America's Cup Valencia in this mix to host 37th America's Cup Existing, ready-for-use, tailored infrastructures and previous hosting experience Valencia's successful history in hosting the America's Cup, its existing, ready-for-use, tailored infrastructures made positioning Valencia's as potential host for the next event obvious. by Real Club Náutico de Valencia Posted 18 Jun 04:53 PDT Rolex Giraglia line honours update Rolex Giraglia line honours update 100ft maxi Arca SGR arrives 15 minutes ahead of Magic Carpet Cubed The Rolex Giraglia regularly delivers close line honours contests with this year's 68th edition proving no exception. Partnered by Rolex since 1998, the event is one of the Mediterranean's most historic and respected sailing competitions. by Quinag Posted 18 Jun 00:20 PDT Team CRYC Spectra wins TOTE Team Racing Champs Team CRYC Spectra wins TOTE Team Racing Champs Junior sailors from 6 nations ready to sail in the 28th International Optimist Regatta Strong starts, staying focused and sailing fast proved the secret to success for Team CRYC Spectra, who won the TOTE Team Racing Championships on Thursday. by Carol Bareuther Posted 17 Jun 19:36 PDT Opportunity ahead for 11th Hour Racing Opportunity ahead for 11th Hour Racing Aafter 3rd place in Leg 3 of The Ocean Race Europe The third and final offshore Leg of The Ocean Race Europe wrapped up today in the Italian City of Genoa, with 11th Hour Racing Team finishing in third position. by 11th Hour Racing Team Posted 17 Jun 17:59 PDT Offshore Team Germany claim IMOCA class victory Offshore Team Germany claim IMOCA class victory Superior light wind speed for non-foiling team in The Ocean Race Europe Offshore Team Germany, the non-foiling IMOCA 60 skippered by German Olympian Robert Stanjek, has pulled off a spectacular victory in the third and final offshore leg of The Ocean Race Europe. by The Ocean Race Posted 17 Jun 13:53 PDT Fireball Worlds to return to Ireland in 2022 Fireball Worlds to return to Ireland in 2022 Lough Derg Yacht Club to host the event So, as the sun rises hopefully on a welcome return to international regattas, the Irish Fireball Class, in tandem with Fireball International and Lough Derg Yacht Club are delighted to announce that the Worlds with be hosted at Lough Derg in August 2022. by Cormac Bradley Posted 17 Jun 08:09 PDT Mirpuri takes The Ocean Race Europe lead Mirpuri takes The Ocean Race Europe lead With second consecutive leg win in Genoa Mirpuri Foundation Racing Team has taken the lead of The Ocean Race Europe, racing to a second consecutive victory in the Mediterranean, arriving in Genoa, Italy at 00.51 local time this morning. by Mirpuri Foundation Posted 16 Jun 23:51 PDT SailGP to return to Sydney Harbour in Season 2 SailGP to return to Sydney Harbour in Season 2 Australia Sail Grand Prix to take place on December 17 & 18 SailGP today announced the Australia Sail Grand Prix as the ninth event in the global championship's second season calendar. SailGP will return to the iconic Sydney Harbour on December 17 and 18, 2021. by SailGP Posted 16 Jun 21:29 PDT The Ocean Race Europe Leg 3 Finish The Ocean Race Europe Leg 3 Finish Winning gambit in final hours sees Mirpuri Foundation Racing Team clinch victory The third and final offshore leg of The Ocean Race Europe came to an exciting conclusion in the early hours of Thursday morning in Genova, when the Portuguese entry Mirpuri Foundation Racing Team pulled off a come-from-behind victory in the VO65 class. by The Ocean Race Posted 16 Jun 21:16 PDT The Ocean Race Europe: Mirpuri finishes - Live The Ocean Race Europe: Mirpuri finishes - Live The VOR 65, Mirpuri Foundation wins Leg 3 of The Ocean Race Europe - Live coverage here The VOR 65, Mirpuri Foundation has won Leg 3 of The Ocean Race Europe. The VOR65's are all expected to finish before the first IMOCA60, Offshore Team Germany. We are covering the finish in Genoa live in this story. by The Ocean Race Posted 16 Jun 15:56 PDT 18 maxis set sail on Rolex Giraglia 18 maxis set sail on Rolex Giraglia First to get away from the Sanremo start today The longest yachts in IRC 0 were the first to get away from the Sanremo start today in the Yacht Club Italiano's Rolex Giraglia. by James Boyd / International Maxi Association Posted 16 Jun 12:42 PDT 2021 Youth Racing Summer preview by John Pearce 2021 Youth Racing Summer preview by John Pearce As the fog clears and sailors get back out on the racecourse After pausing for most of 2020, youth racing is roaring back to life in 2021. As the fog clears and sailors get back out on the racecourse this season, there are many great events to choose from. by John Pearce Posted 16 Jun 09:18 PDT Rolex Giraglia 2021 underway Rolex Giraglia 2021 underway A fleet of 138 yachts sets out from Sanremo There were 138 yachts on the Sanremo start line at midday today in perfect conditions that were better than expected yesterday: a 15kn easterly that allowed a splendid start with first the 18 big maxis. by Yacht Club Italiano Posted 16 Jun 09:04 PDT The Ocean Race Europe Leg 3 Day 4 The Ocean Race Europe Leg 3 Day 4 Fleets compress as light winds continue on the approach to Genova Another 24 hours of light wind racing out on the Mediterranean on the third and final leg of The Ocean Race Europe has seen both the VO65 and IMOCA 60 fleets compress significantly as they push towards the finish line in Genova, Italy. by The Ocean Race Posted 16 Jun 08:09 PDT Steering the Course Women Festival in St. Maarten Steering the Course Women Festival in St. Maarten This free event took place at Kim Sha Beach and gave women the opportunity to give sailing a chance On Sunday 30th May the Sint Maarten Yacht Club welcomed over 65 women of all ages for a sailing try out as part of the Steering the Course Women's Sailing Festival. by Caribbean Sailing Association Posted 16 Jun 06:52 PDT Caribbean Regatta overcomes pandemic challenges Caribbean Regatta overcomes pandemic challenges With innovative racing format Sailors from around the world were looking forward to the warm weather, strong trade winds, and competitive sailing as part of the 2021 Caribbean racing circuit. by Shelley Brown, Sailors for the Sea Posted 16 Jun 05:51 PDT Doyle Sails chosen by high profile world cruisers Doyle Sails chosen by high profile world cruisers Riley Whitelum and Elayna Carausu's new cruiser to feature top of the line Doyle Sails Riley Whitelum and Elayna Carausu have been travelling the world by yacht for more than five years. Their new yacht will be launching later in 2021 and will be showcasing a top of the line Doyle Sails inventory. by Danielle Burridge/Doyle Sails Posted 16 Jun 04:10 PDT America's Cup: Emirates Team NZ to look elsewhere America's Cup: Emirates Team NZ to look elsewhere Exclusive discussions conclude regarding funding for the next America's Cup (AC37) Emirates Team New Zealand (ETNZ) representing the Royal New Zealand Yacht Squadron (RNZYS) and the Government, along with Auckland Council, have concluded exclusive discussions regarding funding for the next America's Cup (AC37) by Emirates Team New Zealand Posted 15 Jun 16:30 PDT America's Cup: NZ Govt confirm $100m declined America's Cup: NZ Govt confirm $100m declined Kiwi Government confirm ETNZ Board has said "Thanks, but no thanks". The Minister responsible for the America's Cup has confirmed the joint Crown-Auckland Council offer to host the next regatta has been declined by the Board of Team New Zealand. by Kathryn Street/NZ Govt Posted 15 Jun 16:23 PDT Three to battle for Rolex Giraglia line honours Three to battle for Rolex Giraglia line honours Italy's premier offshore race sets sail tomorrow from Sanremo Italy's premier offshore race, the Rolex Giraglia sets sail tomorrow (Wednesday 16th June), the fourth event in the International Maxi Association's 2020-21 Mediterranean Maxi Offshore Challenge. by James Boyd / International Maxi Association Posted 15 Jun 13:36 PDT 68th edition of the Rolex Giraglia set 68th edition of the Rolex Giraglia set There will be 147 yachts for the start of the 241 mile offshore race There will be 147 yachts in the ORC, IRC and X2 classes for the start of the 241 mile offshore race. The course, for the first time this year, will have, before the Giraglia, two marks by Yacht Club Italiano Posted 15 Jun 09:34 PDT The Ocean Race Europe Leg 3 Day 3 The Ocean Race Europe Leg 3 Day 3 Leaders extend in new breeze but more calms in prospect The crews competing in The Ocean Race Europe have spent a second restless night out on the Mediterranean searching for wind to help them along the race's third and final leg from Alicante, Spain to Genova, Italy. by The Ocean Race Posted 15 Jun 08:20 PDT Ocean Race Europe Leg 3 - Challenge of light winds Ocean Race Europe Leg 3 - Challenge of light winds This leg is all about coaxing speed out of the lightest of breezes and four of the five IMOCAs. At the start of one of the slowest nights of racing in the IMOCA Class's history, Amory Ross on board 11th Hour Racing Team put his finger on the wind conditions that the fleet have been dealing with south of Majorca. by Ed Gorman, IMOCA Globe Series Posted 15 Jun 08:11 PDT Move faster with Henri-Lloyd M-Race Move faster with Henri-Lloyd M-Race Engineered from a new GORE-TEX® technology, Infinium Engineered from a new GORE-TEX® technology, Infinium. The M-Race series is super lightweight, totally windproof and extremely breathable. by Henri-Lloyd Posted 15 Jun 08:00 PDT The Power of the Squad The Power of the Squad Q&A Live Call with Olympic Medallist Aaron McIntosh The Power of the Squad is undeniable, so why do so few sailors club together and work as a shared unit? The skill of the coach is sometimes to bring rivals together and have them working towards a shared goal. by Andy Rice Posted 15 Jun 07:35 PDT Storm Trysail Club Ted Hood Regatta NoR posted Storm Trysail Club Ted Hood Regatta NoR posted Scheduled for August 20th - 23rd at Eastern Yacht Club The 5th Annual Storm Trysail Club Ted Hood Regatta Ted Hood, is scheduled to be a three-day regatta from August 20th – 23rd. The event will be hosted by Eastern Yacht Club, in association with The Boston YC and the Corinthian YC. by Storm Trysail Club Posted 15 Jun 06:12 PDT America's Cup: Steady hand on helm at Briefing America's Cup: Steady hand on helm at Briefing “The writing is on the wall” for a Cup defence in Auckland - reaction from RNZYS Members Briefing The America's Cup briefing for Royal New Zealand Yacht Squadron members only, turned into a rather low-key affair, with no major announcements. by Richard Gladwell/Sail-World NZ Posted 15 Jun 02:43 PDT Entries open for Rolex Sydney Hobart Yacht Race Entries open for Rolex Sydney Hobart Yacht Race The 77th edition of ocean racing's 'Everest' Excitement is building for the return of the historic Rolex Sydney Hobart Yacht Race, with entries now open for the 77th edition of ocean racing's 'Everest'. by Cruising Yacht Club of Australia Posted 14 Jun 21:43 PDT America's Cup set to go offshore until COVID fades America's Cup set to go offshore until COVID fades A traditional America's Cup defence is not expected to be conducted in Auckland until COVID fades On Thursday, the 90 days "good faith" negotiation period ends for Auckland to be Host Venue of the 37th America's Cup. The outcome is expected to be that a traditional America's Cup defence will not be conducted in Auckland. by Richard Gladwell/Sail-World.com/nz Posted 14 Jun 21:40 PDT Rolex Giraglia 2021 - true sailing spirit Rolex Giraglia 2021 - true sailing spirit Yacht Club Italiano has worked intensively to provide a safe environment for this year's race One of the most historic and celebrated events in Mediterranean sailing and partnered by Rolex since 1998, the Rolex Giraglia returns after an enforced absence in 2020 due to the global pandemic. by Quinag Posted 14 Jun 21:32 PDT Representation and aspiration Representation and aspiration Why the sailors themselves matter far more than what they sail A lot has been made of the International Olympic Committee and World Sailing's decisions for the tenth sailing medal at the Paris 2024 Games. by Mark Jardine Posted 14 Jun 13:30 PDT The Ocean Race Europe Leg 3 Day 2 The Ocean Race Europe Leg 3 Day 2 Breakaway moves deliver mixed results The 12 international teams competing in The Ocean Race Europe have been dealing with light and incalcitrant breezes on their first night at sea after setting off yesterday on the inaugural event's third and final leg from Alicante, Spain to Genova, Italy. by The Ocean Race Posted 14 Jun 09:18 PDT Doyle Sails partners with Live Ocean Doyle Sails partners with Live Ocean SailGP Team Peter Burling says: “we are stoked to have Doyle Sails on board with Live Ocean" Doyle Sails has announced its partnership with marine conservation charity Live Ocean, and comes on board as a major supporter. The global sail making business says there is an “obvious and very natural fit” between Doyle Sails and Live Ocean. by Doyle Sails NZ Posted 14 Jun 04:33 PDT Team NZ Board Chair hits back at fake media claims Team NZ Board Chair hits back at fake media claims Tindall responds angrily to claims he is offside with the team's plans for its fourth Cup Defence. Sir Stephen Tindall, the recently resigned Chairman of the Board of Team New Zealand has responded angrily to media claims that his retirement is "proof positive" he is offside with the team's plans to go offshore for its fourth Cup Defence. by Richard Gladwell/Sail-World NZ Posted 14 Jun 02:24 PDT 167th NYYC Annual Regatta overall 167th NYYC Annual Regatta overall Familiar faces lead to familiar result for Pacific Yankee Team For the skipper of an amateur sailing team, there are few things more comforting that getting on the boat for the first big regatta of the summer and looking at all same faces from the previous season. by New York Yacht Club Posted 14 Jun 01:09 PDT 28th International Optimist Regatta preview 28th International Optimist Regatta preview TOTE Clinic & TOTE Team Race kicks-off this week A fleet of 8- to 15-year-old sailors from Antigua, Canada, the Cayman Islands, Puerto Rico, U.S.A, and U.S. Virgin Islands will race 8-foot long single-sail Optimist dinghies in the TOTE Clinic, Monday through Wednesday. by Carol Bareuther Posted 14 Jun 00:48 PDT 2021 Helly Hansen NOOD Regatta Chicago overall 2021 Helly Hansen NOOD Regatta Chicago overall One final race at Chicago NOOD; Team Mojo wins big Team Mojo, the Helly Hansen NOOD Regatta Chicago's overall winning team, took its lumps early in the regatta but ultimately won the seven-boat Beneteau First 40.7 class and the overall title. by Laura Muma / Sailing World Posted 13 Jun 23:32 PDT