2024 Open Skiff Worlds at Lake Garda preview 2024 Open Skiff Worlds at Lake Garda preview 302 sailors from 14 nations set to compete at Circolo Vela Arco After the World Sailing Youth Worlds, Garda Trentino is once again the world reference point for youth sailing, this time for the OpenSkiff class, the single-handed dinghy appreciated by the very young because it is fast and manoeuvrable; in a word, fun. by Elena Giolai Posted 26 Jul 12:37 PDT RS21 selected for the ASEAN Cup RS21 selected for the ASEAN Cup Ideal for multi-location format as six boats can be packed into one shipping container The ASEAN Cup will start the first leg of the competition in Melaka, Malaysia in October, before it moves onto Shenzhen, China in November and then Koh Kong, Cambodia in March 2025. The RS21 is the ideal fit for this multi-location format. by RS Marine Group Posted 26 Jul 09:00 PDT Fast-pace predicted for Roschier Baltic Sea Race Fast-pace predicted for Roschier Baltic Sea Race Forecasters are predicting record breaking conditions Just two days before the start of the Roschier Baltic Sea Race weather forecasters are predicting record breaking conditions with big breeze arriving during the 635-mile race. by RORC Press Posted 26 Jul 08:10 PDT Olympic Diary: July 27 - Light winds forecast Olympic Diary: July 27 - Light winds forecast The 2024 Olympic Sailing Regatta starts tomorrow, Sunday when the Womens Windsurfer face the starter The 2024 Olympic Sailing Regatta starts tomorrow, Sunday when the Womens Windsurfer face the starter at 1213hrs, for the first of four races to be sailed in their Event, on Day 1. by Richard Gladwell/Sail-World.com/nz Posted 26 Jul 04:39 PDT Train Accident and Cancer Won't Stop this Sailor Train Accident and Cancer Won't Stop this Sailor Gary Pierce still competing in Chicago's Independence Cup for sailors with disabilities Last year wheel-chair bound Gary Pierce was preparing to compete in Chicago's Independence Cup for sailors with disabilities for his eighth year when he received a call from his doctor. by Mary Ann O'Rourke Posted 26 Jul 03:18 PDT 2024 Noakes Sydney Gold Coast Yacht Race preview 2024 Noakes Sydney Gold Coast Yacht Race preview This year's race promises thrilling competition and exceptional seamanship The Noakes Sydney Gold Coast Yacht Race is set to start on July 27, 2024 at 1300hrs. Hosted by the Cruising Yacht Club of Australia (CYCA), this year's race promises thrilling competition and exceptional seamanship. by Cruising Yacht Club of Australia Posted 26 Jul 02:00 PDT 21st International Canoe Worlds day 4 21st International Canoe Worlds day 4 The result of the New York Challenge Cup remains in the balance After another long day of delays the result of the New York Challenge Cup remains in the balance. The match was a tense affair the Germans were fielding a team of light air specialists so the minimal 5-6 knots on the course had them as a slight favourite. by Chris Hampe Posted 26 Jul 01:59 PDT Olympic Sailing Events Explained Part 6 Olympic Sailing Events Explained Part 6 Erwan Fischer, Clément Pequin, Odile van Aanholt & Annette Duetz describe the Men's & Women's Skiff The Men's and Women's Skiff events at Paris 2024 will use the 49er and 49er FX classes. France's Erwan Fischer & Clément Pequin and Dutch duo Odile van Aanholt & Annette Duetz give us the low-down on the boats they'll be racing. by World Sailing Posted 26 Jul 01:30 PDT Seldén Mast unveils Foldable Mast Climbing Step Seldén Mast unveils Foldable Mast Climbing Step Unfolds easily and has a spring-loaded locking system Seldén Mast is proud to announce the launch of its innovative Foldable Mast Climbing Step. Designed with convenience and safety in mind, this new addition to Seldén's product lineup is set to enhance the way sailors maintain their vessels. by Seldén Mast Posted 26 Jul 01:00 PDT 57th Governor's Cup Day 3 57th Governor's Cup Day 3 Petersen (USA) and Tapper (AUS) set for the semis The 2021 and 2023 Governor's Cup winner, Jeffrey Petersen (USA), again went undefeated in today's round robin racing to stay on top of the leaderboard with a near-perfect score-line of 18 wins and one loss. by Susan Kenney Posted 25 Jul 21:20 PDT The Transat CIC After Movie The Transat CIC After Movie The brilliant return of a legendary race For the first time in eight years, the "mother of transatlantic races" returned to the ocean racing calendar. An event dear to the hearts of all sea lovers as The Transat CIC has made history. by The Transat CIC Posted 25 Jul 12:40 PDT Roschier Baltic Sea Race - How to follow the race Roschier Baltic Sea Race - How to follow the race 40 boats will take the start just after midday Organised by the Royal Ocean Racing Club with the Offshore Racing Alliance, 40 boats ranging in size from 9.45m to 26.53m will take the start just after midday. by RORC Press Posted 25 Jul 12:19 PDT Annapolis to Newport Race tribute made Annapolis to Newport Race tribute made Perpetual Trophy named in memory of Jim Allsopp George Collins was always confident prior to starting a point-to-point distance race. That's because he always had Jim Allsopp aboard. by Annapolis to Newport Race Posted 25 Jul 09:22 PDT America's Cup: Coaching Corner - Rob Wilson America's Cup: Coaching Corner - Rob Wilson INEOS Britannia have the deep-experience of Rob Wilson, now in his third America's Cup campaign Every team has employed elite-level coaches and for INEOS Britannia, the Challenger of Record, they have the deep-experience of Rob Wilson, now in his third America's Cup campaign with the British team. by Magnus Wheatley, America's Cup Posted 25 Jul 07:47 PDT Olympic Diary: July 26 - Good breeze to open Olympic Diary: July 26 - Good breeze to open The opening few days of the Paris2024 Sailing Olympics should be sailed in fresh winds The long range weather forecast from Predictwind promises fresh breezes blowing from the west, for the opening stanzas of the Paris2024 Sailing Olympics. The regatta starts with the Mens and Womens Skiffs which will sail their Medal Race on Thursday. by Richard Gladwell/Sail-World.com/nz Posted 25 Jul 05:36 PDT Adapting to New Rules and an Unprecedented Cycle Adapting to New Rules and an Unprecedented Cycle The role of Data Technology at Paris 2024 Every Olympic cycle is unique, bringing its own unique obstacles. Who has adapted to the challenges most effectively? That only becomes clear as four-years of hard work and dedication explode in a flurry before our eyes over less than two weeks! by Cyclops Marine Posted 25 Jul 04:00 PDT Olympic Sailing Events Explained Part 5 Olympic Sailing Events Explained Part 5 The iQFoil is the new Olympic windsurfing class for men and women The iQFoil is the new Olympic windsurfing class. Israel's Sharon Kantor and The Netherlands' Luuc van Opzeeland tell us all about the successor to the RS:X. by World Sailing Posted 25 Jul 01:30 PDT Allen Hardware Powers Elite Athletes in France Allen Hardware Powers Elite Athletes in France In the 49erFX, 49er, ILCA 7, Nacra 17, and Formula Kite classes We're proud to support a selection of athletes from different nations, all of whom are competing in France at the pinnacle of dinghy and kitesurfing competition. by Allen Posted 25 Jul 00:00 PDT 57th Governor's Cup Day 2 57th Governor's Cup Day 2 Callahan (USA): The comeback kid After going 1-5 on Day 1 (Tuesday), Justin Callahan (USA) went 6-1 on Wednesday for an overall score of 7-6 moving him into semi-final contention. by Susan Kenney Posted 24 Jul 21:13 PDT 21st International Canoe Worlds day 3 21st International Canoe Worlds day 3 Even the party-goers of the fleet had to take an early night Racing was brought forward for the International Canoes at Travemünder Woche; with a first warning signal scheduled for 09:30 even the party-goers of the fleet took an early night. The forecast was for a north westerly that would be strong. by Chris Hampe Posted 24 Jul 12:55 PDT GWA Wingfoil World Cup Fuerteventura day 3 GWA Wingfoil World Cup Fuerteventura day 3 Unstoppable Nia Suardiaz reigns supreme in three wingfoil disciplines There was drama in each heat on the final day of the Surf-Freestyle in Fuerteventura as one rider after another kept dropping sick tricks, each higher and more precise than the next. by GWA Media Posted 24 Jul 11:10 PDT Olympic Diary: July 25, 2024 - First impressions Olympic Diary: July 25, 2024 - First impressions The weather and sailing conditions in Marseille look to be brilliant We are three days out from the start of competition in the 2024 Olympic Sailing Regatta in Marseille, and are starting Sail-World's 2024 Sailing Olympic coverage. by Richard Gladwell/Sail-World.com/nz Posted 24 Jul 07:24 PDT SailGP Canada - Against all Odds SailGP Canada - Against all Odds How the Canadian team navigated the tumultuous water of their first season New video from the Canada SailGP team tracking their progression through SailGP - all the highs - and learning experiences - on the inception of the team and how the team navigated the tumultuous water of their first season in SailGP. by Canada SailGP Team Posted 24 Jul 07:18 PDT IKA events update September-December 2024 IKA events update September-December 2024 The KiteFoil World Series will kick off in Traunsee, Austria Although all eyes are currently set at the Olympic Games where kiteboarding is making its first Games appearance 4-9 August 2024 in Marseille, it is worth to take a look at the competitions in the second half of the year! by International Kiteboarding Association Posted 24 Jul 05:29 PDT ETNZ Deck T-shirt is light and comfortable ETNZ Deck T-shirt is light and comfortable ETNZ Deck cotton T-shirt is a light and comfortable men's T-shirt for everyday use The ETNZ Deck T-shirt is a light and comfortable men's T-shirt for everyday use, characterised by a very pleasant 'feel'. Wearing natural cotton, you will feel 'cuddled' by its softness. Men's Stretch Cotton T-Shirt. Available online or in Barcelona. by America's Cup Store Posted 24 Jul 01:35 PDT Olympic Sailing Events Explained Part 4 Olympic Sailing Events Explained Part 4 The foiling Nacra 17 is the Mixed Multihull at Paris 2024 The Italian team and defending Olympic champions, Ruggero Tita and Caterina Banti, run us through the foiling Nacra 17, which is the Mixed Multihull at Paris 2024. by World Sailing Posted 24 Jul 01:30 PDT Tiwal's 10th anniversary regatta highlights Tiwal's 10th anniversary regatta highlights The go-anywhere inflatable sailboat's 10th anniversary regatta The Tiwal Cup returned on 18th May 2024. This year's regatta was extra special for the small sailboat as it was the Cup's 10th edition! by Marie Duval Posted 24 Jul 01:30 PDT 57th Governor's Cup Day 1 57th Governor's Cup Day 1 Last year's finalists, Petersen (USA) and Tapper (Aus), shine With all four semi-finalists from last year back in town, it should come as no surprise that two of them — last year's winner Jeffery Petersen (USA), and runner-up Cole Tapper (AUS) — are currently tied for the lead on six wins (and no losses) each. by Susan Kenney Posted 24 Jul 01:16 PDT Pacific Cup day 2 Pacific Cup day 2 Fast Times at Pacific High Midway through the 2024 Pacific Cup, some leaders are solidifying their positions. While the starting weather was somewhat random, the mid-course conditions have lived up to "the brochure" offering great downwind sails. by Pacific Cup Posted 24 Jul 00:29 PDT 21st International Canoe Worlds day 2 21st International Canoe Worlds day 2 Another long frustrating day of waiting on the water for over 6 hours Day 2 of the Championships was another long frustrating day of waiting with only two races sailed despite all boats being on the water for over 6 hours. by Chris Hampe Posted 24 Jul 00:25 PDT 100th Bayview Mackinac Race winners emerge 100th Bayview Mackinac Race winners emerge A record 332 monohulls and multihulls entered the race, with 309 boats completing the course After a challenging 204 miles of sailing in conditions that ranged from perfect to challenging, the winners of the 100th edition of the annual Bayview Mackinac Race were celebrated today at the scenic finish venue on Mackinac Island, Michigan. by Offshore Racing Congress Posted 23 Jul 19:33 PDT America's Cup: Alinghi and Red Bull reveal America's Cup: Alinghi and Red Bull reveal One of the best-kept secrets in sport has been how the two technological innovators work together Two of the biggest names in their fields – Alinghi and Red Bull – have joined forces to aim for the win in the 37th America's Cup. Despite a tradition of secrecy in the Cup environment, the partners have opened up about how they're working together. by Alinghi Red Bull Racing Media Posted 23 Jul 17:37 PDT From Hvar to Paris 2024 From Hvar to Paris 2024 The Olympic Games are unique The Olympic Games are unique. Coming once every four years, it can be a once in a lifetime sporting opportunity. For the small Croatian island of Hvar, Paris 2024 is a first, as the island's first-ever Olympian will be competing, and he's a sailor. by Mark Jardine Posted 23 Jul 12:00 PDT 21st International Canoe Worlds day 1 21st International Canoe Worlds day 1 Travemünder Woche hosts on the Baltic shores of Germany The 21st International 20 square meter Canoe World Championships kicked off in boisterous conditions on the first Monday of Travemünder Woche on the Baltic shores of Germany. by Chris Hampe Posted 23 Jul 11:55 PDT Entries soar for Roschier Baltic Sea Race 2024 Entries soar for Roschier Baltic Sea Race 2024 Sailors from at least 20 countries will be racing in the world's latest '600-mile' offshore race Organised by the Royal Ocean Racing Club with the Offshore Racing Alliance, the second edition of the 635-mile race has attracted boats from all over Scandinavia, Europe and the United States of America. by Louay Habib / RORC Posted 23 Jul 11:17 PDT The new J/40 The new J/40 Offshore speed, comfort and ease J/Boats and J/Composites are pleased to announce the New J/40, an offshore-capable, high performance cruising yacht capable of double-digit speeds with exceptional comfort, both in port and at sea. by Frederic Bouvier Posted 23 Jul 11:00 PDT Tiwal delivers its 3000th inflatable sailboat Tiwal delivers its 3000th inflatable sailboat A new generation of dinghies that can be assembled in 10-20 minutes out of the bags Fitting a sailboat into two bags and sending it to sail on all the seas of the world was the bold challenge Marion Excoffon took on in 2012. Twelve years later, Tiwal celebrates its 3,000th boat. by Tiwal Posted 23 Jul 09:00 PDT Ben Ainslie looking forward to Preliminary Regatta Ben Ainslie looking forward to Preliminary Regatta One of the most watched teams in the Louis Vuitton 37th America's Cup has been INEOS Britannia Undoubtedly one of the most watched teams in the Louis Vuitton 37th America's Cup has been the Challenger of Record, INEOS Britannia who, from the very start, have placed design innovation at the heart of their campaign. by Magnus Wheatley/America's Cup Media Posted 23 Jul 05:19 PDT Olympic Sailing Events Explained Part 3 Olympic Sailing Events Explained Part 3 Men's and Women's Kite is a brand-new event at Paris 2024 Men's and Women's Kite is a brand-new event at Paris 2024. Singapore's Max Mader and the USA's Daniela Moroz tell us all about the fastest sport at the Summer Games. by World Sailing Posted 23 Jul 01:30 PDT America's Cup: Only 30 days until Cup start America's Cup: Only 30 days until Cup start 30 days is a blip in the overall campaign which signals that racing is just about to begin Emirates Team NZ starts end point of three-and-a-half-year campaign, with racing is about to begin in 30 days in the third and final Preliminary Regatta. by Emirates Team New Zealand Posted 22 Jul 18:02 PDT