Nikki Henderson on skippering a Clipper Race boat Nikki Henderson on skippering a Clipper Race boatSailing with style: A conversation the skipper of Visit Seattle ClipperI interviewed Nikki Henderson, skipper of Visit Seattle in the 2017/2018 Clipper Round The World Yacht Race, to learn more about commanding a vessel in this demanding event.by David Schmidt Posted 25 Apr 09:10 PDT World Cup Series Hyères day 3 World Cup Series Hyères day 3Light wind specialists move to the front of their fleetsThe third day of competition at round three of Sailing's World Cup Series in Hyères, France provided further challenges for the competitors as light winds continued to dominate.by Daniel Smith, World Sailing Posted 26 Apr 12:18 PDT Cream Teas and the Not So Serious Races Cream Teas and the Not So Serious RacesAntigua Classic Yacht Regatta's humorous closeACYR came to a humorous close Tuesday during the highly anticipated Gig Races and Cream Teas. Held at the head of English Harbour on the docks of the Admiral's Inn, dinghies of all shapes and sizes faced off sailing, rowing, sculling, and capsizing.by Antigua Classic Yacht Regatta Posted 26 Apr 11:16 PDT 20 maxis to compete at Rolex Capri Sailing Week 20 maxis to compete at Rolex Capri Sailing WeekCompeting in the azure-waters of the Tyrrhenian SeaOver 11-19 May, the Maxi fleet will return to a favourite destination for its owners - that azure-watered gem of the Tyrrhenian Sea, Capri.by International Maxi Association Posted 26 Apr 11:00 PDT 52 Super Series: Alegre go fast forward 52 Super Series: Alegre go fast forwardAlegre is a key component in team's drive to find a new, higher level of performanceChristened in Valencia on Tuesday Andy Soriano's new TP52, Alegre, represents a key component in the team's drive to find a new, higher and more consistent level of performance on the 52 Super Series.by 52 Super Series Posted 26 Apr 10:20 PDT Volvo Ocean Race Leg 8, Day 5 Volvo Ocean Race Leg 8, Day 5Teams practically neck and neckOver the past 48 hours each team has thrown their cards on the table, lining up west to east and committing to the routing they think will best fire them towards the steady, favourable breeze the trade winds offer.by Volvo Ocean Race Posted 26 Apr 08:58 PDT Owner-drivers in the majority for GC32 Racing Tour Owner-drivers in the majority for GC32 Racing TourSeven teams from six nations set for 2018 circuitAll of the most successful GC32 teams are returning. This includes Realteam, winner of the 2017 GC32 Racing Tour. Back for its third season, the Swiss crew has two replacements for 2018.by GC32 Racing Tour Posted 26 Apr 07:06 PDT Oakcliff US Match Race Championship Qualifier Oakcliff US Match Race Championship QualifierYankee Creole Racing first team to qualify for US Match Race ChampionshipDay one of Oakcliff's Grade 3 US Match Race Championship Qualifier saw sunny skies, temperatures in the 50's, and eight knots gusting 12 with dramatic shifts.by Oakcliff Sailing Posted 26 Apr 05:33 PDT Queen's Cup Race: 60 days to the start Queen's Cup Race: 60 days to the start80th running of historic South Shore Yacht Club event to be held on 22nd JuneThe 2018 South Shore Yacht Club Queen's Cup Week is just around the corner. Time to get your entry submitted before the slips in Grand Haven are sold out!by Scott Burke Posted 26 Apr 05:16 PDT NYYC American Magic takes first competitive steps NYYC American Magic takes first competitive stepsUS AC team finish second at one of their first competitive eventsNew York Yacht Club American Magic ("American Magic"), the U.S. sailing team challenging for the 36th America's Cup, finished second at one of the team's first competitive events, the 2018 Congressional Cup.by American Magic Posted 26 Apr 04:49 PDT Ineos Team GB to challenge for the America's Cup Ineos Team GB to challenge for the America's CupSir Ben Ainslie alongside biggest ever British investment in the CupINEOS, one of the world's largest manufacturing companies, is to launch a challenge for the 2021 America's Cup. INEOS Team GB is making the biggest ever British investment in the America's Cup in an unprecedented effort to bring the trophy to Britain.by Anna Reynolds Posted 26 Apr 03:58 PDT FAST40+ class teams set for Round 1 FAST40+ class teams set for Round 1Racing for the Henri Lloyd Trophy starts on Friday in the SolentThis weekend, ten FAST40+ Teams will do battle for the Henri Lloyd Trophy, in Round One of the FAST40+ Race Circuit. Hosted by the Royal Southern Yacht Club, the grand-prix racing class will have three days of thrilling actionby Louay Habib / FAST40+ Class Posted 26 Apr 02:00 PDT Finn class at World Cup Series Hyères day 2 Finn class at World Cup Series Hyères day 2Patience required for Finn fleet on second day in HyeresPatience and tenacity were necessary traits on the second day of the World Cup Series in Hyères on Wednesday as further light winds gave the 40 Finn sailors a lot to think about.by Robert Deaves Posted 25 Apr 22:03 PDT World Cup Series Hyères day 2 World Cup Series Hyères day 2Twilight finish on tough second dayAt 20:35 local time the last of the 647 sailors from 46 nations competing at the third round of Sailing's World Cup Series in Hyères, France got back to the dock, marking the end of a long and challenging day.by Daniel Smith, World Sailing Posted 25 Apr 21:58 PDT Director yet to be sentenced from earlier Trial Director yet to be sentenced from earlier TrialThe RYA has welcomed the end of the trial of Doug Innes who is yet to be sentenced on other countsThe jury at Winchester Crown Court on Wednesday has found Douglas Innes not guilty on four counts of manslaughter through gross negligence relating to the loss of the yacht Cheeki Rafiki. She capsized 720nm off the Nova Scotian Coast in May 2014.by Royal Yachting Assoc Posted 25 Apr 20:15 PDT Zhik's smock for dinghy and keelboat sailing Zhik's smock for dinghy and keelboat sailingHigh-stretch, breathable, waterproof shell that provides great protectionZhik's new Dinghy Smock is made from a high-stretch, breathable, waterproof shell that provides great protection from wind, waves and spray.by Liz Rushall Posted 25 Apr 09:00 PDT Volvo Ocean Race Leg 8, Day 4 Volvo Ocean Race Leg 8, Day 4Turn the Tide on Plastic and Vestas 11th Hour Racing blitz to head of the fleetThe leading pair were the most easterly boats as the seven-strong fleet approached an oil field exclusion zone 100 miles off Rio's coast, enabling them to continue make headway north for longer while their rivals were forced to tack.by Volvo Ocean Race Posted 25 Apr 08:19 PDT Meet the Clipper Race crew: Victor & Benoit Ansart Meet the Clipper Race crew: Victor & Benoit AnsartA very experienced French offshore sailor and his sonWhen Benoit, a very experienced offshore sailor originally from France and living Old Greenwich, Connecticut, signed up to complete the circumnavigation, he thought it was a once-in-a-lifetime opportunity that he would be embarking on alone.by Clipper Round the World Posted 25 Apr 04:00 PDT All set for GKA Kite-Surf World Tour Dakhla All set for GKA Kite-Surf World Tour DakhlaThe riders rolled in late Monday nightAirton and Moona took their top spots two months ago in Cape Verde when the tour kicked off at another storied right-hander, Ponta Preta, but the point margins are slim and a number of riders will be eyeing their positions this weekby Matt Pearce Posted 25 Apr 03:58 PDT RS Feva Worlds a success in Florida RS Feva Worlds a success in Florida102 sailors leave Clearwater with fantastic memoriesThe dust is settling after the 11th RS Feva World Championships in the beautiful Gulf of Mexico as 102 sailors have left Clearwater with fantastic memories, new friends and a weeks worth of Florida tan.by RS Sailing Posted 25 Apr 00:00 PDT