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Dramatic photo finish decides winner
At the Emirates Dubai Sail Grand Prix
© Ricardo Pinto for SailGP
WASZP Australian Nationals
Bertone wins ahead of International WASZP Games
© Marc Ablett
Spellbinding SSL Gold Cup Grand Final
The inaugural football world cup in sailing's thrilling conclusion
© Martina Orsini / SSL Gold Cup
Luna Rossa break their test boat
Significant crack in topside of LEQ12 after a serious nosedive
© Job Vermeulen / America's Cup
Thomas Ruyant sets 24hr solo distance record
Covering 539.94 nautical miles during Retour à La Base
© Pierre Bouras
Australia claims podium in nail biter Dubai final
Australia claims podium in nail biter Dubai final
With Jimmy Spithill announcing his retirement from SailGP
Jimmy Spithill has steered Australia to a podium finish in Dubai, in a nail biting final that saw multiple lead changes and a near pile up in the last mark.
by Australia SailGP Team
Posted 10 Dec 12:28 PST
U.S. debut in Dubai
U.S. debut in Dubai
Team takes podium position in the final fleet race
"It's so energizing to finish our first event as a team with a third place in that final race," said Taylor Canfield, driver for the United States SailGP Team at the Emirates Dubai Sail Grand Prix presented by P&O Marinas.
by United States SailGP Team
Posted 10 Dec 12:21 PST
Gran Canaria Air Battle overall
Gran Canaria Air Battle overall
Local rider Ancor Sosa conqueres disciplines of Wingfoil Surf-Freestyle & Freefly-Slalom
The conditions were perfect in the morning hours at the beach of Las Burras in Gran Canaria (about 20 knots from the northeast), allowing riders to perform breathtaking maneuvers in the wingfoil disciplines of the Global Wingsports Association (GWA).
by Gran Canaria Air Battle
Posted 10 Dec 11:59 PST
Dramatic photo finish decides winner
Dramatic photo finish decides winner
At the Emirates Dubai Sail Grand Prix presented by P&O Marinas
Peter Burling's New Zealand SailGP Team clinched a stunning come-from-behind victory to win the Emirates Dubai Sail Grand Prix presented by P&O Marinas in the most hotly contested final in SailGP history.
by SailGP
Posted 10 Dec 08:08 PST
Stage set at 2023 Youth Sailing Worlds
Stage set at 2023 Youth Sailing Worlds
The event begins tomorrow in Armação dos Buzios, Brazil
The stage is officially set for the 2023 Youth Sailing World Championships in Armação dos Buzios, Brazil. Racing for the the 52nd edition of the event begins tomorrow with the world's best young sailors battling for gold.
by World Sailing
Posted 10 Dec 06:45 PST
Relive the Top 10 Highlights of the SSL Gold Cup!
Relive the Top 10 Highlights of the SSL Gold Cup!
It's hard to believe that the epic Grand Final was a week ago
It's hard to believe that the epic Grand Final of the SSL Gold Cup was a week ago! The event was filled with highs and lows of emotions but, most of all, was a showcase of all that is good about sailing.
by Mark Jardine / SSL Gold Cup
Posted 10 Dec 05:31 PST
2023 WingFoil Racing World Cup Brazil overall
2023 WingFoil Racing World Cup Brazil overall
Suardiaz wins Jeri, Spanu wins the Worlds, Ghio wins both
Nia Suardiaz and Mathis Ghio have won the WingFoil Racing World Cup Brazil after Jericoacoara delivered another high-wind, high-drama day in paradise.
by Andy Rice
Posted 10 Dec 05:13 PST
SailGP Dubai: New Zealand wins dramatic Final
SailGP Dubai: New Zealand wins dramatic Final
NZSailGP team came from behind to take a dramatic race decided literally within the last metre
NZSailGP team came from behind to take a dramatic race decided within the last metre of the course. The final day was notable for crucial umpire decisions with the Brits being disqualified soon after the start of Race 5 - ending their Final aspirations.
by Richard Gladwell/Sail-World NZ
Posted 10 Dec 03:45 PST
18ft Skiff NSW Championship Races 5 and 6
18ft Skiff NSW Championship Races 5 and 6
Price's last minute decision proves successful
A last minute decision by skipper Harry Price to sail his first 18ft skiff race of the season proved successful when he steered the Rag & Famish Hotel team to victory in both races of the NSW 18ft skiff Championship on Sydney Harbour today.
by Frank Quealey
Posted 10 Dec 01:14 PST
Sam Goodchild is third, wins IMOCA Globe Series
Sam Goodchild is third, wins IMOCA Globe Series
Wins 2023 IMOCA Globe Series title with a fistful of third places
British skipper Sam Goodchild (FOR THE PLANET) maintained his remarkably consistent form when he completed his first ever solo IMOCA race, the 3,500 nautical miles inaugural Retour à La Base from Martinique to Lorient in third place.
by Retour à La Base
Posted 9 Dec 19:41 PST
Ocean Globe Race: Dec 10 - Two-horse race
Ocean Globe Race: Dec 10 - Two-horse race
Translated 9 are sailing really well as are the crew on Pen Duick VI. A hundred or so miles separate
It's still a horse race in my opinion. Translated 9 are sailing really well as are the crew on Pen Duick VI. A hundred or so miles separate them but there is beach weather at the north end of NZ which means not much wind.
by Brian Hancock
Posted 9 Dec 18:27 PST
Caribbean Foiling Championships day 2
Caribbean Foiling Championships day 2
High stakes and fierce winds
On December 9th, the second race day of the event unfolded amidst challenging conditions.
by Caribbean Foiling Championships
Posted 9 Dec 16:30 PST
Jimmy Spithill steers the Roo to pole position
Jimmy Spithill steers the Roo to pole position
The Australia SailGP Team emerged as the front-runners after Day One in Dubai
The Australia SailGP Team emerged as the front-runners on the opening day of the Emirates Dubai Sail Grand Prix presented by P&O Marinas. immy Spithill led the Australian crew to an outstanding performance, securing the top spot on the leaderboard.
by Australia SailGP Team
Posted 9 Dec 12:37 PST
Yoann Richomme wins inaugural Retour à La Base
Yoann Richomme wins inaugural Retour à La Base
Paprec Arkéa first IMOCA home in solo Transatlantic race
When he crossed the finish line off Lorient, Brittany at 16:03:48hrs UTC today to win the the inaugural 3,500 miles Retour à La Base, this afternoon French skipper Yoann Richomme marked himself as a sailor worth watching on next year's Vendée Globe.
by Retour à La Base
Posted 9 Dec 10:45 PST
Top gifts under £30 from Rooster
Top gifts under £30 from Rooster
Delight the watersports enthusiasts in your life with affordable yet exciting gifts
Delight the watersports enthusiasts in your life with affordable yet exciting gifts. From handy on water accessories to stylish coffee cups, there's something for every water lover you know.
by Rooster
Posted 9 Dec 10:00 PST
Volvo Ocean Race 2011-12 Official Film
Volvo Ocean Race 2011-12 Official Film
An edition known for brutal conditions and dismastings
The 2011-12 Volvo Ocean Race, known for brutal conditions and dismastings, saw Franck Cammas and Groupama emerge as victors, making Cammas the second French skipper to win after 1985-86.
by The Ocean Race
Posted 9 Dec 09:30 PST
Back on the books: Phuket King's Cup 2023
Back on the books: Phuket King's Cup 2023
A gentle end to a pumpin' regatta
Her Majesty Queen Suthida Bajrasudhabimalalaksh sailed on Vayu THA 72 in the prestigious IRC Zero class in the final day of racing at the 35th Phuket King's Cup regatta.
by PKC Media
Posted 9 Dec 08:39 PST
Emirates Dubai Sail Grand Prix day 1
Emirates Dubai Sail Grand Prix day 1
Three different winners but Australia still on top in Dubai
Australia is once again in the perfect position to finally claim its first win of Season 4 after a stand-out opening day under new driver Jimmy Spithill at the Emirates Dubai Sail Grand Prix presented by P&O Marinas.
by SailGP
Posted 9 Dec 06:55 PST
SailGP Dubai: Australia leads after Day 1
SailGP Dubai: Australia leads after Day 1
Australia leads after Day 1 at Emirates Dubai Sail Grand Prix with a 5pt advantage over NZL and CAN
Australia leads after Day 1 at Emirates Dubai Sail Grand Prix with a 5pt advantage over New Zealand and Canada. A further two teams - Great Britain and France one point back on 20pts. Full replay of Day 1 here.
by Richard Gladwell, Sail-World NZ
Posted 9 Dec 04:37 PST
WASZP Australian Nationals at Sorrento overall
WASZP Australian Nationals at Sorrento overall
Bertone lands major blow ahead of the International WASZP Games
Bertone lands major blow ahead of the International WASZP Games, while Tom Trotman claims victory in Thrilling Australian WASZP Nationals Finale.
by Marc Ablett
Posted 9 Dec 02:36 PST
Gran Canaria Air Battle Day 2
Gran Canaria Air Battle Day 2
Noah Nicolas and Zoe Sosa: The Aerial Kings
The beach of Las Burras in Gran Canaria has witnessed the high-flying finals of the Big Air category, especially with the spectacle of Tarifa's Noah Nicolas and the Canarian Zoe Sosa, who have been proclaimed the aerial kings.
by Gran Canaria Air Battle
Posted 9 Dec 02:26 PST
Caribbean Foiling Championships day 1
Caribbean Foiling Championships day 1
A thrilling first race day of competition
December 8 marks the exhilarating kick-off of the first race day. The weather conditions, a strong 17 knots, provided an ideal backdrop for the foilers to showcase their skills and navigate the challenging an fun course.
by Caribbean Foiling Championships
Posted 8 Dec 18:39 PST
2023 WingFoil Racing World Cup Brazil Day 3
2023 WingFoil Racing World Cup Brazil Day 3
Cappuzzo gears up for final showdown with Ghio
Nuclear gusts gave Francesco Cappuzzo the ammunition he needed to close the gap on Mathis Ghio on a barnstorming day three in Jericoacoara, the venue for WingFoil Racing World Cup Brazil.
by Andy Rice
Posted 8 Dec 16:49 PST
Big Boat Challenge Pics by Bow Caddy Media
Big Boat Challenge Pics by Bow Caddy Media
Photo gallery of stunning conditions on Sydney Harbour for the annual dash
The Raymarine SOLAS Big Boat Challenge was fiercely contested in a solid 15 knot nor'easter by 9 boats. The competitors were andoo Comanche, LawConnect, Scallywag, URM Group, Moneypenny, Alive, Wild Oats X, Whisper and No Limit.
by Bow Caddy Media
Posted 8 Dec 14:32 PST
Bringing it home to the barn safely
Bringing it home to the barn safely
Lorient set to welcome Retour à La Base winner on Saturday
With a lead of some 88 miles and about 400 miles to the finish line it could be imagined that Yoann Richomme (Paprec Arkéa) might ease back on the accelerator and consolidate to the Lorient finish line of the Retour à La Base
by Retour à La Base
Posted 8 Dec 13:21 PST
SailGP Returns to Dubai
SailGP Returns to Dubai
Return to the sun soaked 'City of Gold', but with some exciting new changes
Once again, SailGP is set to return to the sun soaked 'City of Gold' - this time with some exciting new changes. This year, the Germany SailGP Team graces the fleet and there are many new faces to be seen around the race village. ?
by Zhik
Posted 8 Dec 09:00 PST
Phuket King's Cup - down to the short strokes
Phuket King's Cup - down to the short strokes
One day to play - one race, but maybe two (it's a long story)
The wind gods have been kind this week, maybe because a TP52 sailing in the IRC Zero class is named Vayu, after the Hindu god of wind.
by PKC Media
Posted 8 Dec 08:19 PST
Excitement high as SailGP returns to Dubai
Excitement high as SailGP returns to Dubai
Season approaches the halfway point
As the season approaches the halfway point, SailGP is preparing for a show-stopping weekend when the league returns to the UAE for the Emirates Dubai Sail Grand Prix presented by P&O Marinas, taking place December 9-10 at Mina Rashid.
by SailGP
Posted 8 Dec 07:24 PST
International Dinghy Classes wrap up at King's Cup
International Dinghy Classes wrap up at King's Cup
Big boat classes enjoying breeze, sunshine, cans and islands races
Blue skies, warm water and nice breeze greeted sailors today as they gathered off of Cape Promthep
by PKC Media
Posted 8 Dec 06:43 PST
North launches new Learn to Foil Academy
North launches new Learn to Foil Academy
Wing foiling is accessible to people of all ages and, with right instruction, quick & easy to learn
The new North Learn to Foil Academy will enable Sailing Clubs and Schools to offer wing foiling as part of their Learn to Sail programs.
by North Foiling
Posted 8 Dec 06:00 PST
New Armstrong HA Front Foil Range is here
New Armstrong HA Front Foil Range is here
The new HA range offers an unprecedented combination of rippability, easy pumping and endless glide
Meticulously engineered to push your fun on the water. The HA range benefits from two years' worth of research with a leading CFD team in the hydrofoil sailboat world. These foils turn beautifully, and their section is optimised to stay with the wave.
by Armstrong Foils
Posted 8 Dec 04:01 PST
Cup Spy Dec 7: Two AC75s train off Barcelona
Cup Spy Dec 7: Two AC75s train off Barcelona
American Magic and Alinghi Red Bull Racing sailed out of Barcelona on Thursday in their AC75s
American Magic and Alinghi Red Bull Racing sailed out of Barcelona on Thursday in their AC75s.
by Richard Gladwell/Sail-World NZ
Posted 8 Dec 03:48 PST
Caribbean Foiling Championships kick off in style
Caribbean Foiling Championships kick off in style
43 registered riders make it the largest foiling event in the Caribbean
Orient Bay came alive on Thursday, December 7, as the registration day marked the commencement of the highly anticipated 2023 Caribbean Foiling Championships. This edition follows a windless hiatus in 2022, making the return even more thrilling.
by Caribbean Foiling Championships
Posted 8 Dec 03:44 PST
2023 China Yunnan Youth Regatta on Fuxian Lake
2023 China Yunnan Youth Regatta on Fuxian Lake
First youth regatta for FD Yachts held on Fuxian Lake in China
2023 China Yunnan Youth Regatta on Fuxian Lake
by FD Yachts
Posted 8 Dec 03:05 PST
International Youth Match Racing Champs overall
International Youth Match Racing Champs overall
A thrilling final between Ben Tylecote and Zac West ended with the Aussies winning
Congratulations to Zac West with his team Jameson Prescott, James Hayhoe, Emily Keg, Brooke Wilson, (RSYS), 29th Champion of the HARKEN International Youth Match Racing Championship 2023.
by R.P.A.Y.C. Sailing Office
Posted 8 Dec 03:01 PST
Ocean Globe Race: Dec 8 - Getting Pummelled
Ocean Globe Race: Dec 8 - Getting Pummelled
"It's only blowing 50 knots. Their boat speed right now is two knots. It's going to be just fine."
"It's only blowing 50 knots. Their boat speed right now is two knots. It's going to be just fine. No worries mate. Once they can squeeze someone into the lazarette to fix the steering cable, they will be just fine."
by Brian Hancock
Posted 8 Dec 02:37 PST
2023 WingFoil Racing World Cup Brazil Day 2
2023 WingFoil Racing World Cup Brazil Day 2
Bladder problems fail to deter Ghio
Seven high-wind races made for another exhausting but exhilarating day two of competition in Jericoacoara, the foiling paradise venue for WingFoil Racing World Cup Brazil.
by Andy Rice
Posted 8 Dec 02:08 PST
Gran Canaria Air Battle Day 1
Gran Canaria Air Battle Day 1
Ancor Sosa (ESP) dominates GWA wingfoil classes
Fuerteventura's Ancor Sosa stole the show on the first day of the Gran Canaria Air Battle, Spain's premier kitesurf and wingfoil festival, held at Las Burras Beach from December 6 to 10.
by Gran Canaria Air Battle
Posted 7 Dec 22:51 PST
WASZP Australian Nationals at Sorrento Day 2
WASZP Australian Nationals at Sorrento Day 2
Challenging conditions continue with extreme winds
The second day of the WASZP Nationals witnessed tumultuous conditions as an unrelenting Northerly weather system descended upon Sorrento Sailing & Couta Boat Club, testing the 80-strong WASZP Fleet.
by Marc Ablett
Posted 7 Dec 22:40 PST
Clipper Race heading to Fremantle, WA
Clipper Race heading to Fremantle, WA
Following an epic race from Cape Town, South Africa
The Clipper Round the World Yacht race and its intrepid crew members are set to arrive in Fremantle from 9 December following an epic race from Cape Town, South Africa, and crossing the infamous Roaring Forties.
by Clipper Round the World Race
Posted 7 Dec 22:00 PST