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The Traditional Hobart
Interesting. You hear the term a bit, but what does it really mean?
© Richard Bennett Photography
Vendée Globe Race Sunday Update
First southern challenge in sight
© Yoann Richomme / VG2024
Manly's pathway to progress
A youth sailing success story in Australia
© SailMedia
Emirates Dubai Sail Grand Prix overall
New Zealand claim season-opener
© Andrew Baker for SailGP
Gloves off! (Or is that actually gloves on?)
Gloves off, bare-knuckle street fighter style, or tape the hands up and go the padded mitts
© Rolex / Kurt Arrigo
Alexander Greil on enjoying the regatta experience
Alexander Greil on enjoying the regatta experience
Set to compete in the ACO 14th Musto Skiff 2025 Worlds in less than 5 weeks
In less than five weeks, Alexander Greil will be heading to Australia to compete in the ACO 14th Musto Skiff 2025 Worlds.
by International Musto Skiff Class Association
Posted 1 Dec 23:32 PST
A dramatic finish to NSW 16ft Skiff Championship
A dramatic finish to NSW 16ft Skiff Championship
It's hard to recall a more eventful weekend
Has there ever been a more dramatic finish to a NSW 16ft Skiff Championship in its 118-year history?
by Adam Lucius
Posted 1 Dec 21:24 PST
Vendée Globe Race - Day 21: 10 metre seas forecast
Vendée Globe Race - Day 21: 10 metre seas forecast
Wind gusts have dropped to 50kts but sea state increased to 10 metres in the latest weather routing
A day or so ago there looked to be few options for the race leaders ahead of an approaching storm, which promised gusts of 60kts and 7 metre seas on two of the weather feeds available in Predictwind's weather routing system.
by Richard Gladwell, Sail-World NZ
Posted 1 Dec 14:12 PST
The Traditional Hobart
The Traditional Hobart
Interesting. You hear the term a bit, but what does it really mean?
You hear the term a bit, but what does it really mean? One thing is for sure. It is not like we are hearing people saying they are buying up all the full-keelers to go to Hobart at six knots, no matter what direction the breeze is coming from.
by John Curnow, Sail-World.com AUS Editor
Posted 1 Dec 13:00 PST
Entries open for 77th annual N2E Race
Entries open for 77th annual N2E Race
Newport to Ensenada Race opens registration for 2025 annual classic
The Newport to Ensenada International Yacht Race opens registration for the April 25 - 27, 2025 annual classic.
by Newport Ocean Sailing Association
Posted 1 Dec 11:09 PST
World Sailing Youth Match Racing Worlds Day 3
World Sailing Youth Match Racing Worlds Day 3
Another thrilling day of racing in Jeddah
Day 3 of the 2024 World Sailing Youth Match Racing World Championship delivered another thrilling day of racing, with Australia, France, Sweden, and New Zealand securing spots in the Final Four.
by Jordan Reece
Posted 1 Dec 10:46 PST
Vendée Globe Race Sunday Update
Vendée Globe Race Sunday Update
First southern challenge in sight
While speed has been the main focus in recent days, the situation is starting to change. The Vendée Globe solo sailors no longer just have their eyes glued to the rearview mirror to monitor their rivals.
by Vendée Globe media
Posted 1 Dec 09:06 PST
Vendée Globe Sunday Morning Update
Vendée Globe Sunday Morning Update
Indian Ocean Storm ahead
Yoann Richomme on Paprec Arkea continues to lead the Vendée Globe with Charlie Dalin on MACIF Santé Prévoyance on his tail and Sébastien Simon on Groupe Dubreuil a few miles behind.
by Mark Jardine
Posted 1 Dec 04:40 PST
The oldest videos of junior and youth sailing
The oldest videos of junior and youth sailing
A look back into our video archive
Our video archive is fully searchable, and updated weekly with the latest sailing videos, but here we step back in time to see what is the oldest footage we can uncover. Our theme is children and young people this week.
by Magnus Smith
Posted 1 Dec 04:00 PST
18ft Skiff NSW Championship Day 1
18ft Skiff NSW Championship Day 1
Intense electrical storm accompanied by heavy rain and hail cancels racing
Officials were forced to abandon racing on Day 1 of the NSW 18ft skiff Championship today when an intense electrical storm accompanied by heavy rain and hail swept in from the west, reducing visibility to near zero on the Sydney Harbour course.
by Frank Quealey
Posted 30 Nov 21:17 PST
Vendée Globe Race - Day 20: Storm stalks leaders
Vendée Globe Race - Day 20: Storm stalks leaders
Yoann Richomme Paprec Arkéa has taken up the front running on Day 20 of the Vendee Globe 2024 Race
Yoann Richomme Paprec Arkéa has taken up the front running on Day 20 of the Vendee Globe 2024 Race. In five days, the projections are for the front runners to be hit by the first 60kt storm of the on-stop singlehanded race around the world.
by Vendee Globe Media/Richard Gladwell, Sail-World NZ
Posted 30 Nov 19:05 PST
RNZYS announces two-boat Admiral's Cup team
RNZYS announces two-boat Admiral's Cup team
Representing the RNZYS will be two Botin designs Callisto, an IRC 42 and Caro, an IRC 52,
he Royal New Zealand Yacht Squadron (RNZYS) has announced its participation in the 2025 Royal Ocean Racing Club (RORC) Admiral's Cup. Representing the RNZYS will be an exceptional team of Callisto, a Botin IRC 42 and Caro, a Botin IRC 52.
by Ella Sagnol/Sail-World NZ
Posted 30 Nov 14:10 PST
The Pathway To Pro - An Opportunity of Lifetime
The Pathway To Pro - An Opportunity of Lifetime
The story of Galen Richardson, an ambitious young sailor who worked hard and followed his dream
Here is the story of Galen Richardson, an ambitious young sailor who worked hard and followed his dream. From weCANfoil, to sailing on the F50.
by NorthStar SailGP Team
Posted 30 Nov 13:46 PST
World Sailing Youth Match Racing Worlds Day 2
World Sailing Youth Match Racing Worlds Day 2
Australia qualifies for Quarter Finals in Jeddah
The second day of the 2024 World Sailing Youth Match Racing World Championship saw greater racing on the Red Sea, as teams from across the globe continued to battle to be crowned champions of the world.
by Jordan Reece
Posted 30 Nov 10:35 PST
Vendée Globe Race Saturday Update
Vendée Globe Race Saturday Update
Charlie Dalin is now second, just two miles behind Yoann Richomme
Less than 9 miles separates the top three Vendée Globe competitors after 20 days of racing, while fourth-placed Thomas Ruyant (VULNERABLE) is only 20 miles adrift of the leading trio as the fleet heads south and west into the roaring 40s.
by Vendée Globe media
Posted 30 Nov 08:56 PST
Coastal health initiative at The Ocean Race Summit
Coastal health initiative at The Ocean Race Summit
The Volvo For Life Fund is a global fund supporting projects that aim to empower people
At The Ocean Race Summit Alicante, Volvo Cars, a Premier Partner of The Ocean Race unveiled two new coastal health initiatives under the Volvo For Life Fund.
by The Ocean Race
Posted 30 Nov 07:47 PST
The Swarm Podcast Episode 23: Pablo Astiazaran
The Swarm Podcast Episode 23: Pablo Astiazaran
The young Spanish sensation currently sits in second place on the WASZP Global Rankings
The young Spanish sensation Pablo Astiazaran currently sits in second place on the WASZP Global Rankings.
by WASZP Class
Posted 30 Nov 05:38 PST
French start Jules Verne Trophy quest
French start Jules Verne Trophy quest
SVR-Lazartigue skippered by François Gabart, has begun its attempt on Jules Verne Trophy
With its crew of five men and one woman, the SVR-Lazartigue Trimaran, skippered by François Gabart, began its attempt at the Jules Verne Trophy this Saturday, the record for a crewed round-the-world trip, non-stop and without assistance.
by Sodebo media
Posted 30 Nov 05:37 PST
Vendee Globe: Total blackout for 'Crazy Kiwi'
Vendee Globe: Total blackout for 'Crazy Kiwi'
Conrad Colman back up and running but sailing with "one hand behind his back"
Conrad Colman, the New Zealand/US competitor in the Vendee Globe single handed round the world race, has reported a complete systems shutdown on MS Amlin.
by Vendee Globe/Sail-World.com/nz
Posted 30 Nov 04:38 PST
World Sailing Youth Match Racing Worlds Day 1
World Sailing Youth Match Racing Worlds Day 1
A strong opening day for the CYCA Youth Sailing Academy
The 2024 World Sailing Youth Match Racing World Championship, hosted by World Sailing in conjunction with Sail Saudi and Jeddah Yacht Club and Marina, officially kicked off today, marking the beginning of an exciting week of competitive sailing.
by Jordan Reece
Posted 30 Nov 03:08 PST
Vendée Globe Saturday Morning Update
Vendée Globe Saturday Morning Update
Yoann Richomme on Paprec Arkea takes the lead
The battle for the lead in the Vendée Globe is so intense, and overnight Yoann Richomme on Paprec Arkea has taken the lead with Sébastien Simon on Groupe Dubreuil second and previous leader Charlie Dalin on MACIF Santé Prévoyance down to third.
by Mark Jardine
Posted 29 Nov 23:47 PST
Vendée Globe Race - Day 19: Dalin loses lead
Vendée Globe Race - Day 19: Dalin loses lead
There has been a nominal lead change at the head of the Vendée Globe 2024 Race fleet
There has been a nominal lead change at the head of the Vendée Globe 2024 Race fleet as the three front runners clear the Cape of Good Hope and get into the Southern Ocean. However the Predictwind weather routing is also calling a near dead-heat.
by Richard Gladwell, Sail-World NZ
Posted 29 Nov 16:53 PST
Vendée Globe Race Friday Update
Vendée Globe Race Friday Update
Beam me up Charlie. Dalin first to Cape of Good Hope. Again!
"I feel like I've been teleported here from the equator! It's really impressive how quickly we have done this section to the Cape. I really have lose all sense of time and space." Charlie Dalin today.
by Vendée Globe media
Posted 29 Nov 09:39 PST
Smoother Sailing Starts with the Catalina 6 Series
Smoother Sailing Starts with the Catalina 6 Series
With MarsKeel's custom keels at its core
The Catalina 6 Series brings a new era of sailing precision, with MarsKeel's custom keels at its core. Designed for improved lift, reduced drag, and superior handling, these keels showcase our commitment to engineering excellence and performance.
by The MarsKeel Team
Posted 29 Nov 08:42 PST
J/Teams crush SORC Sailor's Choice Race
J/Teams crush SORC Sailor's Choice Race
The first of the SORC's "Islands in the Stream Series" took place this past weekend
The first of the SORC's "Islands in the Stream Series" took place this past weekend- the Sailor's Choice Race. J/Teams swept the top two spots of the podium in the ORC Overall Division.
by J-Boats
Posted 29 Nov 08:06 PST
Brazilians sweep J/70 South American Championship
Brazilians sweep J/70 South American Championship
The winner was determined by a tiebreaker at 30 pts net each!
There were great expectations for the 2024 URUFARMA South American J/70 Championship that was held at Yacht Club Punta del Este from November 18th to 24th, 2024.
by J-Boats
Posted 29 Nov 07:35 PST
Sam Goodchild passing the Cape of Good Hope
Sam Goodchild passing the Cape of Good Hope
Radiating positive vibes in the Vendée Globe
The British sailor Sam Goodchild is enjoying the time of his life on board VULNERABLE in the Vendée Globe solo round-the-world race, as he begins the long haul through the Southern Ocean in a very useful seventh place.
by Agence TB Press
Posted 29 Nov 06:54 PST
Clarisse Crémer in the Vendée Globe week 3
Clarisse Crémer in the Vendée Globe week 3
Keeping up the pace to the Cape of Good Hope
In the South Atlantic since crossing the equator, Clarisse Crémer has distinguished herself by being part of the "front pack" that managed to catch the tail end of a low-pressure system off Brazil, synonymous with an express descent to the tip of Africa.
by L'Occitane Sailing Team
Posted 29 Nov 03:33 PST
Black Friday at Henri-Lloyd - Up to 50% off*
Black Friday at Henri-Lloyd - Up to 50% off*
Enjoy up to 50% off selected items while stocks last
Discover timeless gear from Henri-Lloyd with the Black Friday Sale. Enjoy up to 50% off selected items while stocks last. Explore now!
by Henri-Lloyd
Posted 29 Nov 03:15 PST
Vendée Globe Friday Morning Update
Vendée Globe Friday Morning Update
Pack of 3 chase Charlie Dalin, Big Wednesday in the forecast
The chasing pack of Thomas Ruyant, Yoann Richomme and Sébastien Simon are chasing Charlie Dalin hard in the Vendée Globe as the approach the longitude of the Cape of Good Hope.
by Mark Jardine
Posted 29 Nov 02:54 PST
Why not race Transpac 2025?
Why not race Transpac 2025?
A crew of friends for 50 years signs up
For many Transpac skippers and crew, the race to Hawaii is their first ocean crossing. Not so for the crew of Heroic Heart—which includes two sets of brothers.
by Transpacific Yacht Club
Posted 28 Nov 11:21 PST
Vendée Globe Race Thursday Update
Vendée Globe Race Thursday Update
Nerves build as transition time arrives
Still led by Charlie Dalin (MACIF Sante Prévoyance) the top skippers on the Vendée Globe have now completed around a quarter of the solo round the world course.
by Vendée Globe media
Posted 28 Nov 09:01 PST
Entry officially opens for RS Fest Miami 2025
Entry officially opens for RS Fest Miami 2025
The second edition of RS Sailing's multi-class event in North America
Get ready for RS Fest Miami 2025! The second edition of RS Sailing's multi-class event in North America. The three-day regatta will be a celebration of all things RS – hosted in tropical Miami by Coconut Grove Sailing Club.
by RS Sailing
Posted 28 Nov 06:30 PST
WingFoil Racing World Cup Brazil Preview
WingFoil Racing World Cup Brazil Preview
Five days of high speed foiling competition from 3 to 7 December
WingFoil Racing World Cup Brazil begins in just under a week's time, with five days of high speed foiling competition. This is the third year that the World Cup season will conclude in Jericoacoara.
by WingFoil Racing World Cup
Posted 28 Nov 05:53 PST
Jean-Luc Van Den Heede honoured by Cape Horners
Jean-Luc Van Den Heede honoured by Cape Horners
With IACH / Pindar Lifetime Achievement Award
They came from all corners of the Globe - Australia, China, France, Italy, New Zealand, South America, Sweden, UK and the USA to share experiences of rounding Cape Horn and to honour one man, veteran French Cape Horner Jean-Luc van den Heede.
by Barry Pickthall for IACH
Posted 28 Nov 05:34 PST
Melges 15 Europeans scheduled for Summer 2025
Melges 15 Europeans scheduled for Summer 2025
The event is expected to draw sailors from around the world
The Melges 15 Class is thrilled to announce the inaugural Melges 15 European Championships, set to take place in Dún Laoghaire, Dublin, from July 10-13, 2025.
by Morgan Kinney
Posted 28 Nov 02:49 PST
Europe is a hotspot for ocean microplastics
Europe is a hotspot for ocean microplastics
70% of ocean microplastics are the type found in clothes, textiles and fishing gear
Three of the world's top five hotspots for marine microplastic pollution are in Europe, according to new data collected by sailors and teams competing in The Ocean Race.
by The Ocean Race
Posted 28 Nov 02:10 PST
New Products from Allen Brothers at METSTRADE 2024
New Products from Allen Brothers at METSTRADE 2024
Swivel Blocks, Tii-Bones and Travellers! New and innovative products to make sailors' lives easier
Swivel Blocks, Tii-Bones and Travellers! Allen Brothers never disappoint, with new and innovative products to make sailors' lives easier. We spoke to Ben Harden at METSTRADE 2024 to find out about three new products in their range.
by Mark Jardine
Posted 28 Nov 00:30 PST
Vendée Globe Thursday Morning Update
Vendée Globe Thursday Morning Update
Relentless speed heading towards the Ice Exclusion Zone
The leaders in the Vendée Globe continue to ride the low pressure wave as they head south east, through the longitude of the Cape of Good Hope, then along the ice boundary surrounding the Antarctic.
by Mark Jardine
Posted 28 Nov 00:20 PST
Zhik extends partnership with New Zealand SailGP
Zhik extends partnership with New Zealand SailGP
Black Foils will be racing in Zhik's elite technical apparel
Zhik, the high-performance sailing apparel brand, proudly announces the extension of its partnership as the Official Technical Sailing Gear Partner of the Black Foils, New Zealand SailGP Team.
by Zhik
Posted 27 Nov 13:30 PST