Looking forward to the Golden Globe Race 2022 Looking forward to the Golden Globe Race 2022 David Schmidt muses on racing that demands old-fashioned seamanship skills It's no secret that Sail-World loves adventure racing. We also love regular racing, of course, but there's something cool about events that shift the emphasis away from equipment and technology and instead place it on old-fashioned seamanship skills. by David Schmidt Posted 16 Aug 08:00 PDT Ron Holm on the 2022 Hobie 17 and 18 NAs Ron Holm on the 2022 Hobie 17 and 18 NAs David Schmidt checks in with the event chair I checked in with Ron Holm, event chair of the 2022 Hobie 17 and Hobie 18 North American Championship, via email, to learn more about this high-level regatta. by David Schmidt Posted 15 Aug 08:00 PDT America's Cup: Spying on the Spies in Barcelona America's Cup: Spying on the Spies in Barcelona I was welcomed to the ARBR base by Rodney "Battler" Ardern, a living legend of the America's Cup The team were all busy filing into the high-security complex of the Barcelona Nautic Center, Alinghi Red Bull Racing's temporary base in Barcelona I was welcomed in by Rodney "Battler" Ardern, a living legend of the America's Cup by Magnus Wheatley, America's Cup Media Posted 16 Aug 14:34 PDT America's Cup Hall of Fame Induction announcement America's Cup Hall of Fame Induction announcement Larry Ellison, Dirk Kramers and Dawn Riley will be welcomed to the NYYC The Herreshoff Marine Museum / America's Cup Hall of Fame is happy to announce that the 2022 America's Cup Hall of Fame Induction Ceremony and Dinner will be in the iconic Model Room at the New York Yacht Club. by Herreshoff Marine Museum Posted 16 Aug 09:57 PDT American Magic partners with SHOCK-WBV American Magic partners with SHOCK-WBV Suspension seats and OMEGA seat inserts are on their way to the America's Cup team SHOCK-WBV Ltd are proud to announce that the first batch suspension seats & OMEGA seat inserts are on their way to American Magic's base in Pensacola, USA where they will be fitted to the chase boat fleet and in operation later this month. by Daniel Henderson Posted 16 Aug 09:00 PDT Zeke's J70 tips to the podium Zeke's J70 tips to the podium Lessons learned at the Helly Hansen Sailing World Regatta - Marblehead As usual, the town of Marblehead pulled out all the stops for competitors to descend upon the quaint New England town for a weekend of racing in multiple one design classes. by North Sails Posted 16 Aug 06:10 PDT America's Cup: Ready, Steady, Build! America's Cup: Ready, Steady, Build! America's Cup teams take over after base allocations determined - construction commences The final base allocations have been confirmed as Barcelona begins preparations for the 37th America's Cup and soon, the builders will move in as each team constructs their own base with a concentration on form, function and fan engagement. by America's Cup Media Posted 16 Aug 05:06 PDT Project Land Speed goes on 'temporary hold' Project Land Speed goes on 'temporary hold' Glenn Ashby gives an update from Lake Gairdner as Project Land Speed goes on "temporary hold" A lot of the lake is now dry, but not all of it. What does it mean for Project Speed? Glenn gives an update from Lake Gairdner. by Hamish Hooper/ETNZ Posted 16 Aug 04:56 PDT Boating royalty on display at Uffa event Boating royalty on display at Uffa event Coweslip returns to its original home in Commodores House In her heyday she was probably one of the most photographed boats in the world, though good looking as she is, it was her skipper who was the centre of attention. by John Roberson Posted 16 Aug 04:47 PDT Harken Youth Match Racing Championship preview Harken Youth Match Racing Championship preview Four days of racing in Sydney Harbour for this World Sailing Grade 3 event International Youth Match Racing is set to return to the waters of Lower Pittwater in Sydney's north, with host club and Organising Authority the RPAYC, now accepting applications for invitations, to the 2022 Harken Youth Match Racing Championship. by RPAYC Posted 16 Aug 03:57 PDT 2022 ILCA 4 Youth Worlds at Vilamoura day 1 2022 ILCA 4 Youth Worlds at Vilamoura day 1 An incredible start for the 426 helms taking part in Portugal Two races were completed on Monday in each fleet at the 2022 ILCA 4 Youth World Championships, hosted by Vilamoura Sailing. All 426 boats launched efficiently in under 45 minutes for a smooth start to the day. by Katie Olsen Posted 15 Aug 22:13 PDT An on-water festival comes to Auckland in 2023 An on-water festival comes to Auckland in 2023 The Auckland Boat Show will return in late March 2023, bringing a festival on the water to the City New Zealand's largest boat show will return to Auckland from 23-26 March, 2023. The Auckland Boat Show, scheduled for March next year, will run directly after Sail GP's March regatta. by Isla McKechnie/NZ Marine Industry Association Posted 15 Aug 19:30 PDT GS2: Dodging a Major Gale GS2: Dodging a Major Gale Getting through the Agulhas Current Today's update revolves around two events- dodging a major gale and getting through the Agulhas current. by Joe Harris, GryphonSolo2 Posted 15 Aug 15:34 PDT Norbert Sedlacek Koch's record challenge begins Norbert Sedlacek Koch's record challenge begins The ANT ARCTIC LAB circumnavigation has begun Norbert Sedlacek Koch has set sails to accomplish his ANT ARCTIC LAB record challenge, to sail around the world nonstop, without assistance through all five oceans including the most dangerous oceans on the planet: the Arctic Ocean and Southern Ocean. by Innovation Yachts Posted 15 Aug 15:25 PDT Ida Lewis Distance Race preview Ida Lewis Distance Race preview Young sailors and double handers are joining the fun When the Ida Lewis Distance Race presented by Bluenose Yacht Sales starts this Friday at 11 a.m., spectators on land and water will bear witness to one of New England's most unique sailing adventures, observing its 17th edition. by Barby MacGowan Posted 15 Aug 12:36 PDT West Marine US Open Sailing Series concludes West Marine US Open Sailing Series concludes Including two race circles featuring the iQFoil and Formula Kite fleets After three days of spectacular heavy-air racing, the last stop on the West Marine US Open Sailing Series concluded in San Francisco. by US Sailing Posted 15 Aug 09:35 PDT The only polo you'll ever need The only polo you'll ever need Mav Tech Polo's UV50 protective fabric makes it perfect for summer weather If you're only bringing one polo, make it the quick drying Mav Tech Polo. Its UV50 protective fabric makes it perfect for summer weather and comfortable enough for any kind of travel. by Henri-Lloyd Posted 15 Aug 04:00 PDT Doyle Sails: August 2022 Newsletter Doyle Sails: August 2022 Newsletter The VPLP 100, skippered by John Winning Jr, has claimed Line Honours in the Sydney Gold Coast race Doyle powered Andoo Comanche wins Sydney to Gold Coast race. The VPLP 100, skippered by John Winning Jr, has claimed Line Honours in the 2022 Noakes Sydney Gold Coast Yacht Race, on the legendary boat's return to the Australian racing scene. by Doyle Sails Posted 14 Aug 16:49 PDT Eastern Yacht Club win the Morgan Cup Eastern Yacht Club win the Morgan Cup A decade of persistence pays off for the first-time winner For the second straight summer, a team from Marblehead, Mass., has become a first-time winner of the prestigious Morgan Cup. Earlier today, Eastern Yacht Club claimed the trophy, following up on the win last summer by neighboring Corinthian Yacht Club. by New York Yacht Club Posted 14 Aug 16:34 PDT Golden Globe Race 2022 fleet sets sail Golden Globe Race 2022 fleet sets sail 240 nm SITraN Challenge underway, Gracias Gijón, see you soon! 15 Golden Globe Race entrants, representing 10 yacht designs and nationalities racing from Gijón to Les Sables d'Olonne in the SITraN Challenge. by Don McIntyre Posted 14 Aug 15:46 PDT Unprecedented vision. Unparalleled objectives. Unprecedented vision. Unparalleled objectives. After a week's worth of deep immersion into the SSL Gold Cup, many things have become evident. Having been afforded a week's worth of deep immersion into the SSL Gold Cup, many things have become evident. by John Curnow, Editor, Sail-World AUS Posted 14 Aug 15:00 PDT J/111s sweep Bayweek Regatta in Ohio J/111s sweep Bayweek Regatta in Ohio Inter-Lake Yachting Association team works hard to ensure the racing offshore is fun Perhaps the most popular race week on all of Lake Erie, the Bayweek Regatta at Put-in-bay, Ohio, has been popular with both offshore and one-design classes for decades. by J/Boats Posted 14 Aug 10:14 PDT NEW Summer Rooster Ts NEW Summer Rooster Ts Technical in fabric with quick drying and UV50+ properties Technical in fabric with quick drying and UV50+ properties, yet in appearance it looks and feels like a t-shirt that you can wear for everyday style. by Rooster Posted 14 Aug 08:00 PDT At least 60 boats to celebrate Uffa's legacy At least 60 boats to celebrate Uffa's legacy The celebration of his legacy was initiated by the Atalanta Association The Royal London Yacht Club in Cowes has already received 60 entries for their Uffa Fox 50 Celebration, a month before the 18th – 21st August event, with more arriving almost every day. by John Roberson Posted 14 Aug 01:59 PDT Winners crowned at Chubb U.S. Junior Championship Winners crowned at Chubb U.S. Junior Championship Racing conditions on Lake Michigan were excellent Friday saw the close of the Chubb Junior Championship in Macatawa, MI, consisting of the U.S. Junior Triplehanded, Doublehanded, and Singlehanded Championships. by US Sailing Posted 13 Aug 17:31 PDT Buzzards Bay Regatta in Massachusetts Buzzards Bay Regatta in Massachusetts Good race management on the water and wonderful apres-sail events As everyone was hoping for, the 49th Annual Buzzards Bay Regatta was blessed with nice weather and good breezes over the three-day weekend from August 5th to 7th. by J/Boats Posted 13 Aug 14:34 PDT Coconuts Sail Team aiming for transatlantic record Coconuts Sail Team aiming for transatlantic record Joining forces with the association Utopia 56 For the Mini-Transat of 2021, skipper Jay Thompson and his family decided to join forces with the association Utopia 56, in solidarity and respect of the fundamental rights of exiles. by The Coconuts Posted 13 Aug 11:32 PDT SSL Gold Cup - D6 - AUS v NED and ARG SSL Gold Cup - D6 - AUS v NED and ARG Last day of training for the Australian's who completed their week of practice racing - video & pics Last day of training for the Australian's who completed their week of practice by racing against the Netherlands, and also Argentina. Video and stills. by John Curnow, Editor, Sail-World AUS Posted 13 Aug 10:44 PDT 505 Worlds at Crosshaven, Ireland overall 505 Worlds at Crosshaven, Ireland overall Stuart Mcnay and Caleb Paine conclude with two more bullets The final day again dawned with no wind and again the wind filled in from the NE out to sea. Today the conditions were even better than yesterday with the wind filling in slightly stronger and holding for longer. by Jordan Spencer Posted 13 Aug 09:12 PDT The most dangerous sector in a low pressure system The most dangerous sector in a low pressure system Sailors and their boats must be prepared to be able to withstand all kinds of storms Perhaps one of the worst circumstances that a sailboat can face on the high seas is to find itself immersed in a tropical cyclone. by Global Solo Challenge Posted 13 Aug 06:41 PDT Entries open for inaugural RS21 Worlds 2022 Entries open for inaugural RS21 Worlds 2022 International RS21 Class expects around 40-50 RS21's to compete The International RS21 Class Association, in collaboration with RS Sailing and the JK BRIVA Sailing Club, is pleased to announce the inaugural RS21 World Championship entries are now open. by International RS21 Class Association Posted 13 Aug 00:28 PDT SailGP: Outteridge takes over helm on Swiss team SailGP: Outteridge takes over helm on Swiss team Nathan Outteridge takes over helm on the SwissSailGP team for Copenhagen on loan from ETNZ Former JapanSailGP skipper Nathan Outteridge, a current member of the Emirates Team NZ sailing squad, will take over the helm on the SwissSailGP team, which is on its debut season in SailGP. by Richard Gladwell/Sail-World.com/nz Posted 12 Aug 17:38 PDT 505 Worlds at Crosshaven, Ireland day 5 505 Worlds at Crosshaven, Ireland day 5 Finally some wind! The struggle of the 505 Worlds is over, we had wind... Yesterday was a lay day and the plan was to catch up some races, but again there was no wind so the locals pulled out their boats and we cruised the harbour to Cobh and Cork. by Jordan Spencer Posted 12 Aug 13:38 PDT Five top tips for sailing an RS Aero Five top tips for sailing an RS Aero 2019 European Champion Greg Bartlett gives his advice! In the RS community, we are passionate about helping others reach their full potential. This makes for fierce racing on the water and creates vibrant classes that keep inspiring sailors decades on. by RS Sailing Posted 12 Aug 09:23 PDT Marine Resources latest jobs Marine Resources latest jobs We don't blame you for keeping an eye out Did you know, 9.8 million employed Brits are actively job hunting each day? With so many fantastic job opportunities in the market, we don't blame you for keeping an eye out. by Marine Resources Posted 12 Aug 04:00 PDT Cup Critiqued: Swiss delayed..Challenger List Cup Critiqued: Swiss delayed..Challenger List Alinghi Red Bull Racing's first sailing in their AC75 , has been delayed. Challengers confirmed Alinghi Red Bull Racing's first sailing in their AC75 BoatZero, has been delayed by unfavourable weather in Barcelona. The List of Challengers and order of entry is announced. Luna Rossa re-sign with performance technology partner for 2024 America's Cup. by Richard Gladwell/Sail-World.com/nz Posted 11 Aug 22:42 PDT SSL Gold Cup - D5 - Australia versus Switzerland SSL Gold Cup - D5 - Australia versus Switzerland Lighter breezes meant the Australians got to use the G1 Genoa for the first time. Lighter breezes meant the Australians got to use the G1 Genoa for the first time. by John Curnow, Editor, Sail-World AUS Posted 11 Aug 19:15 PDT Trio of team races bring best to Newport Trio of team races bring best to Newport For top team racers, Newport in August is a mandatory pilgrimage There's an element of equity in annually changing the location of a sport's premiere event. Would the Super Bowl be as popular if it were held in the same stadium each year? by New York Yacht Club Posted 11 Aug 17:06 PDT Final stop on West Marine US Open Sailing Series Final stop on West Marine US Open Sailing Series In spectacular San Francisco, a sailor's paradise The West Marine US Open Sailing Series enters the sixth and final event of the 2022 circuit in spectacular San Francisco, a sailor's paradise, as sailors from around the nation will come together for three days of racing in five classes. by US Sailing Posted 11 Aug 16:08 PDT Allen's Hatch Cover Bag Allen's Hatch Cover Bag Quickly and easily maximise storage space on your dinghy Looking for a place to stash your snacks, drinks bottle or even a few spare parts whilst out on the water? There's only so many things you can shove in the front of your PFD, so fitting a hatch cover bag will quickly maximise storage space on your dinghy. by Allen Posted 11 Aug 04:00 PDT