America's Cup: Dalton explains need for injunction America's Cup: Dalton explains need for injunction Team New Zealand and America's Cup Event CEO, Grant Dalton on need for injunction Team New Zealand and America's Cup Event CEO, Grant Dalton has issued a statement explaining the Sailing team and Event organisation's rationale for obtaining a High Court injunction blocking publication of a confidential draft report on AC36 Hosting by Emirates Team New Zealand Posted 2 Jul 20:02 PDT America's Cup: Te Aihe's returns to the Waitemata America's Cup: Te Aihe's returns to the Waitemata On Wednesday, Emirates Team New Zealand had a long five hour session mostly sailing on America's Cup On Wednesday, Emirates Team NZ had a long five hour session mostly sailing on America's Cup Course C. They were sailing in mid-Winter - one can only guess as to the wind chill factor in the AC75 foiling at 30-35kts. by Richard Gladwell Sail-World NZ Posted 2 Jul 17:07 PDT Tim Metcalf on the SDSA's Homeward Bound Flotilla Tim Metcalf on the SDSA's Homeward Bound Flotilla Tim Metcalf on the Salty Dawg Sailing Association's Homeward Bound Flotilla I checked in with Tim Metcalf, Salty Dawg Sailing Association's communications and tracking coordinator and lead shoreside coordinator, about the group's recent return rally from the Caribbean. by David Schmidt Posted 1 Jul 08:00 PDT 2020 U.S. Match Racing Championship cancelled 2020 U.S. Match Racing Championship cancelled 2021 event scheduled for October 1-3 at Long Beach US Sailing and the U.S. Match Racing Championships Committee have announced the cancellation of the 2020 U.S. Match Racing Championship, originally scheduled to be hosted by the Rochester Yacht Club in Rochester, NY. by US Sailing Posted 3 Jul 07:40 PDT Changes made to Edgartown Race Weekend Changes made to Edgartown Race Weekend Edgartown Yacht Club has cancelled the buoy racing segment The Edgartown YC has cancelled the buoy racing segment of its annual Edgartown Race Weekend; however, it will still host the 82nd running of its signature 'Round-the-Island race on August 1 in addition to the newer 'Round-the-Sound event the same day. by Barby MacGowan Posted 3 Jul 07:25 PDT Vendée-Arctique-Les Sables d'Olonne Race preview Vendée-Arctique-Les Sables d'Olonne Race preview The IMOCA season is set to start on Saturday After the unprecedented interruption of the IMOCA racing season because of the Covid-19 pandemic, the action on the water is finally about to start with the innovative new 'Arctique' race, starting on 4th of July, 3.30pm CET. by Ed Gorman (preview video by Matthew Sheahan) Posted 2 Jul 23:00 PDT Oakcliff Doublehanded Offshore Race returns Oakcliff Doublehanded Offshore Race returns It's starting to feel like summer! Happy July! It's starting to feel like summer here on the Oakcliff campus now that there's been a steady stream of new trainees entering the Bubble. by Oakcliff Sailing Posted 2 Jul 08:52 PDT America's Cup Event body obtains Court injunction America's Cup Event body obtains Court injunction America's Cup Event Ltd obtains High Court injunction on confidential report publication America's Cup Event Ltd and Team New Zealand Ltd have obtained an injunction in the High Court in Auckland restraining media from publishing the contents of a confidential draft report on the $40m Event Fee expenditure by Richard Gladwell Posted 2 Jul 04:18 PDT World Sailing Presidential Newsletter: June 2020 World Sailing Presidential Newsletter: June 2020 Kim Andersen focused on finalising and ensuring the financial future of World Sailing The past month has been focused on finalising and ensuring the financial future of World Sailing caused by the COVID-19 pandemic. by Kim Andersen, President World Sailing Posted 2 Jul 00:22 PDT New President for Int. Cape Horners Association New President for Int. Cape Horners Association The Earl of Portsmouth DL. appointed The International Association of Cape Horners whose Patron is HRH The Duke of Edinburgh, has a new President - The Earl of Portsmouth DL. by Archie Fairley Posted 1 Jul 22:47 PDT Sail-World NZ news : June 30 - The Week that Was Sail-World NZ news : June 30 - The Week that Was Latest newsletter from Sail-World New Zealand, with the top stories covering the America's Cup Latest newsletter from Sail-World New Zealand, with the top stories covering the America's Cup along with the latest Editorial covering the rumours circulating that the America's Cup could be compressed/delayed/postponed - and why this can't happen. by Richard Gladwell/Sail-World.com/nz Posted 1 Jul 20:59 PDT Relive AC34 in San Francisco! Race 12 full replay Relive AC34 in San Francisco! Race 12 full replay Emirates Team New Zealand on match point With Emirates Team New Zealand on match point, a win for ORACLE TEAM USA was essential. An aggressive move by Jimmy Spithill set them up nicely... by 34th America's Cup Posted 1 Jul 14:00 PDT Siebel Centers announced for Oregon and Washington Siebel Centers announced for Oregon and Washington US Sailing's new and growing youth development program is expanding US Sailing's new and growing youth development program is expanding to include the states of Oregon and Washington. US Sailing is excited to announce the following Primary and Supporting Siebel Centers. by US Sailing Posted 1 Jul 07:53 PDT Tracy Edwards MBE TED Talk now live online Tracy Edwards MBE TED Talk now live online These unusual times require things to be done a bit differently! These unusual times require things to be done a bit differently! Tracy was asked to do a TED talk but due to Covid-19 it was not done in person, but online thousands of miles away during lockdown. by Libby Mudditt Posted 1 Jul 07:48 PDT NSPS postponed to 2022 NSPS postponed to 2022 To be hosted by The DeSoto in historic Savannah, Ga The National Sailing Programs Symposium (NSPS) has been postponed to January 27-29, 2022 and will be hosted by The DeSoto in historic Savannah, Ga. by Jake Fish Posted 1 Jul 04:39 PDT Formula kite class rules update Formula kite class rules update The major change is the introduction of mandatory nationality flags on hulls and helmets World Sailing has published the updated class rules approved during the IKA General Assembly in February 2020. by International Kiteboarding Association Posted 1 Jul 03:42 PDT Marion Bermuda expanded sail inventory for 2021 Marion Bermuda expanded sail inventory for 2021 Marion Bermuda Race has listened to feedback from past racers Large roach headsails are rated as a spinnaker due to their mid-girth percentage, so they will be counted as spinnaker inventory. If you select the non-spinnaker class for your rating, LRH's are excluded. by Marion Bermuda Race Posted 1 Jul 03:31 PDT Thinnair Moth statement Thinnair Moth statement White Formula take over ownership of the product and tooling Since its inception in 2017 we have been endeavouring to bring the world's best International Moth boat package to the market. We partnered with Dave Hollom and White Formula who both have a long history in high performance boat design and manufacture. by Lennon High Performance Boats Posted 1 Jul 02:00 PDT America's Cup: Team New Zealand hits the headlines America's Cup: Team New Zealand hits the headlines Early Wednesday afternoon Team New Zealand issued a lengthy statement over a leaked letter Emirates Team NZ has issued a statement in response to claims in a leaked confidential letter from the CEO's of Auckland Council and MBIE, published on the front page of the Wednesday morning edition of NZ Herald. by Richard Gladwell, Sail-World NZ Posted 1 Jul 01:33 PDT Rolex Swan Cup 2020 opens a great regatta season Rolex Swan Cup 2020 opens a great regatta season Taking place in the amazing setting of Porto Cervo, Sardinia Yacht Club Costa Smeralda and Nautor's Swan, together with its longstanding partner Rolex, are pleased to confirm the 2020 Rolex Swan Cup will take place from 7th to 13th September, in the amazing setting of Porto Cervo, Sardinia. by Nautor's Swan Posted 1 Jul 00:20 PDT Try a Fifteen Try a Fifteen Your opportunity to have a trial sail in a Flying Fifteen Try a Fifteen is an opportunity to have a trial sail in a Flying Fifteen (F15). The class is a fun, fast and exhilarating boat to sail by crew combinations of all sizes, genders and ages. by FF International Posted 1 Jul 00:00 PDT Etchells Australia President's Update Etchells Australia President's Update Updates on exciting news about the season ahead, and reports on the ongoing hull review... Mark Roberts, President of the International Etchells Class of Australia, updates us with exciting news about the season ahead, and reports on the ongoing hull review under the direction of the international body. by John Curnow Posted 30 Jun 20:40 PDT 1 click = 1 metre of cable 1 click = 1 metre of cable Solidarity paramount for Electriciens sans frontières & Prysmian Group Coming out of the forced lockdown designed to contain the spread of Covid-19, the spirit of solidarity has proven to be an essential part of our daily life. by Giancarlo Pedote Posted 30 Jun 10:03 PDT 2020 Bayview Mackinac Race weather briefing 2020 Bayview Mackinac Race weather briefing Mark Thornton and LakeErieWX performing a weather briefing We are happy to have Mark Thornton and LakeErieWX performing a weather briefing for us and the 2020 Bayview Mackinac Race. Given the suite of challenges we have this year, Mark has been gracious to perform this briefing via his website. by Chris Clark Posted 30 Jun 08:48 PDT Wishing that life imitated sailing Wishing that life imitated sailing The US sailing community is proving that racing can still safely take place The sailing community is proving that racing can still safely take place amidst the coronavirus' scary backdrop, albeit in sometimes reimagined and likely more localized forms. by David Schmidt Posted 30 Jun 08:00 PDT Relive AC34 in San Francisco! Relive AC34 in San Francisco! Full replays of Races 1 to 11 They called it the greatest comeback win of all time. Now watch full replays of every race in the 34th America's Cup, held on San Francisco Bay in September 2013. Emirates Team New Zealand pioneered the foiling AC72 and started strongly... by 34th America's Cup Posted 30 Jun 07:39 PDT Maxi Yacht Rolex Cup and Rolex Swan Cup confirmed Maxi Yacht Rolex Cup and Rolex Swan Cup confirmed Yacht Club Costa Smeralda sporting season to resume in July The regattas will be held in a modified mode: registration procedures will be streamlined through digital channels, the skippers' briefing and the prize-giving - which will take place outdoors - will involve a limited number of crew members. by Yacht Club Costa Smeralda Posted 30 Jun 05:08 PDT Nacra 17 star Lisa Darmanin interview Nacra 17 star Lisa Darmanin interview Shooting the Breeze with Ronstan Lisa Darmanin, one of the world's best sailors and 2016 Olympic Silver Medallist in the Nacra 17, talks to Stephen Brayshaw about the Olympic experience and being on the team going to Tokyo. by Ronstan Posted 30 Jun 03:51 PDT For when might is right For when might is right 470 Dynamic Duo, Mat Belcher and Will Ryan, have been treated to some spectacular times... At an Australian Sailing Team camp currently being conducted off Australia's East coast at Coffs Harbour, 470 Dynamic Duo, Mat Belcher and Will Ryan have been treated to some spectacular times. by John Curnow / Australian Sailing Team Posted 30 Jun 03:35 PDT America's Cup: Kiwis and Americans hit the water America's Cup: Kiwis and Americans hit the water The 36th America's Cup entered a new phase today with the launching of New York Yacht Club's AC75 The 36th America's Cup entered a new phase today with the launching of New York Yacht Club's AC75 this morning from the BBC Destiny. Out on the Hauraki Gulf, Emirates Team NZ's AC75, Te Aihe went sailing for the first time in more than four months by Richard Gladwell/Sail-World.com/nz Posted 29 Jun 22:30 PDT Defiant arrives in Auckland Defiant arrives in Auckland The first Challenger AC75 racing yacht unloaded in New Zealand Defiant, the first AC75 racing yacht built for New York Yacht Club American Magic, Challenger for the 36th America's Cup, has arrived in New Zealand. by Will Ricketson Posted 29 Jun 20:53 PDT America's Cup: Informants outed by Team NZ America's Cup: Informants outed by Team NZ Emirates Team New Zealand advise that they have outed a group of "informants" who have exited ACE The America's Cup Defenders Emirates Team New Zealand have published a statement this late this evening, June 29, advising that they have outed a group of "informants" by Emirates Team NZ/Sail-World.com Posted 29 Jun 01:47 PDT St. Thomas Yacht Club Invitational Regatta overall St. Thomas Yacht Club Invitational Regatta overall Rosenberg, Compton top classes at inaugural event Sailing is social distancing at its best. No three people know this better than St. Thomas' Chris Rosenberg and his 15-year-old son Christian, who won the IC24 Class, and St. Thomas' Marcus Compton, who topped the Hobie Wave Class. by Carol Bareuther Posted 28 Jun 22:05 PDT America's Cup: First Challenger arrives America's Cup: First Challenger arrives New York Yacht Club's American Magic is the first Challenger to arrive in Auckland The first America's Cup Challenger has arrived in Auckland. The New York Yacht Club's American Magic arrived, aboard a chartered vessel around 1030hrs local time and docked at Fergusson Wharf West before being unloaded tomorrow. by Richard Gladwell, Sail-World.com/nz Posted 28 Jun 18:55 PDT 2020 Online Newport Bermuda Race prize-giving 2020 Online Newport Bermuda Race prize-giving Online awards ceremony Yes, the "Thrash to the Onion Patch" was altogether different this year than in any previous year, and so was the awards ceremony. by Newport Bermuda Race Media Posted 28 Jun 18:07 PDT 2020 Mirpuri Foundation Sailing Trophy overall 2020 Mirpuri Foundation Sailing Trophy overall Mirpuri Foundation Racing Team wins the 2020 Sailing Trophy The inaugural Mirpuri Foundation Sailing Trophy has come to a close, with The Mirpuri Foundation Racing Team's 'Racing for the Planet' crew taking line honours in both legs this weekend. by Mirpuri Foundation Posted 28 Jun 17:38 PDT An interesting cluster develops An interesting cluster develops So Jeanneau's Sun Fast 3600 has certainly been a bit of a giant killer, especially short-handed. So Jeanneau's Sun Fast 3600 has certainly been a bit of a giant killer, especially short-handed. Races like the 5500nm Melbourne to Osaka lie as testament to that. by John Curnow, Editor, Sail-World AUS Posted 28 Jun 15:00 PDT Small steps to normal life Small steps to normal life J/70 IGY Marinas finishes second overall in the St Maarten Keelboat Series There will be many stories of the challenges of dealing with the global pandemic from the sailing community. Some sad, some hopeful, some inspiring. by J/Boats Posted 28 Jun 06:46 PDT Edgartown Regatta announcement Edgartown Regatta announcement Signature Round-the-Island Race to take place The Edgartown Yacht Club's Big Boat Racing Committee is excited to get started with the 2020 sailing season. The team has been working exceptionally hard over the past nine months to enhance Edgartown Race Weekend for this year by Edgartown YC Posted 28 Jun 06:43 PDT Without assistance means... without assistance Without assistance means... without assistance The third pillar of the Vendée Globe 'Without Assistance' is the third pillar of the Vendée Globe complementing 'Solo' and 'Non-Stop'. Some would say it is the fundamental principle which is open to most interpretation. by Vendee Globe Posted 28 Jun 03:36 PDT