America's Cup: Wednesday workout on the Waitemata America's Cup: Wednesday workout on the Waitemata Here's some more shots from ETNZ's Te Aihe last Wednesday as they gave the AC75 a workout Here's some more shots from Wednesday as they gave the AC75 a good working over, on America's Cup Course C - between North Head and Bastion Point, while the lawyers locked horns ashore. by Richard Gladwell Sail-World NZ Posted 6 Jul 19:38 PDT Once in a blue moon Once in a blue moon Every so often you get lucky, sometimes you get really lucky and sometimes you win the lottery Every so often you get lucky, sometimes you get really lucky and sometimes you win the lottery. Sail-World.com's Australian Editor John Curnow hit the jackpot last week while out with the Australian Sailing Team at Coffs Harbour Yacht Club. by Mark Jardine Posted 6 Jul 14:00 PDT How to keep girls in our awesome sport? How to keep girls in our awesome sport? It's widely known that there's a stark drop out for junior sailors It's widely known that there's a stark drop out for junior sailors as they hit their teens. Sadly, with exams and social pressures being the biggest culprit, this affects girls more than boys. by RS Sailing Posted 6 Jul 08:59 PDT Gladwell's Line: Turbulent times for America's Cup Gladwell's Line: Turbulent times for America's Cup First Challenger arrives in Auckland, as the Defender gets into action on the water and in Court. First Challenger arrives in Auckland, as the Defender gets back into action. Why the Cup must go on, and Emirates Team New Zealand blows the whistle on "informants", and gets an injunction. by Richard Gladwell, Sail-World.com/nz Posted 6 Jul 08:12 PDT IKA Europeans confirmed, Worlds postponed IKA Europeans confirmed, Worlds postponed Europeans to take place in Puck, Poland, from 18 to 23 August Unfortunately the Corona crisis also takes it's toll on our major events, and the event in Weifang (CHN) cannot go ahead as planned. by International Kiteboarding Association Posted 6 Jul 04:17 PDT Vendée-Arctique-Les Sables d'Olonne Race update Vendée-Arctique-Les Sables d'Olonne Race update A tough night off the Irish coast The skippers in the Vendée-Arctique-Les Sable d'Olonne "warm-up" for this year's Vendée Globe have certainly been enduring a baptism of fire as the early stages of the race continue to prove tough on them and their boats. by Julia Huvé Posted 6 Jul 02:35 PDT Vendée-Arctique-Les Sables d'Olonne Race update Vendée-Arctique-Les Sables d'Olonne Race update Switching things up a gear! Each mile devoured since Saturday at 15:30hrs local time has brought the Vendée – Arctique – Les Sables d'Olonne fleet closer to the teeth of the first low-pressure systems set to roll over the solo sailors. by Ed Gorman Posted 5 Jul 11:52 PDT Vendée Globe skippers: Armel Tripon Vendée Globe skippers: Armel Tripon To finish the Vendée Globe is a beautiful ambition He came to ocean racing from teaching sailing at Glénans, he discovered the sea as others did their religion and dreams of albatross: meet Armel Tripon! by Vendee Globe Posted 5 Jul 07:53 PDT World Sailing host virtual meetings World Sailing host virtual meetings A series of Townhall Meetings throughout COVID-19 pandemic Throughout the COVID-19 pandemic, World Sailing has hosted a series of Townhall Meetings for Council delegates, Member National Authorities, Class Associations, Committee members and Commission members. by World Sailing Posted 5 Jul 07:24 PDT J/22 Jammin' Jamaica Regatta announcement J/22 Jammin' Jamaica Regatta announcement One of the most entertaining and enjoyable regattas in the Caribbean circuit If there was ever any good news in the sailing world in the past few months, this one has to be one of the best... all things considered. by J/Boats Posted 5 Jul 05:12 PDT Barton Technical Update - Mid Year Barton Technical Update - Mid Year Constantly working to develop and improve solutions The Barton R&D team are constantly working to develop and improve solutions to your everyday needs. Our global vision is to improve your ability to lift, move, slide, secure and control rigging applications for leisure sailors and commercial operators. by Barton Marine Posted 5 Jul 04:00 PDT Ruyant leads the charge Ruyant leads the charge In the Vendée-Arctique-Les Sables d'Olonne Race Thomas Ruyant on the Guillaume Verdier-designed LinkedOut is this morning leading the IMOCA fleet as the skippers in the Vendée-Arctique-Les Sables d'Olonne Race head upwind off the western tip of Brittany. by Ed Gorman Posted 5 Jul 03:56 PDT Race Yachts Premium Brokerage newsletter Race Yachts Premium Brokerage newsletter Botin 52 for sale with a hull shape off the Sled mould Botin designed Super Series hull shape off the Sled mould. Upgraded to foam core in the hull with a nomex deck. Extra longitudinals in the bow for offshore racing. by Jason Rowed Posted 4 Jul 15:00 PDT Vendée-Arctique-Les Sables d'Olonne Race start Vendée-Arctique-Les Sables d'Olonne Race start A fleet of 20 IMOCAs foil away from the start box The start of the Vendée-Arctique-Les Sables d'Olonne Race saw a fleet of 20 IMOCAs foiling away from the start box outside Les Sables d'Olonne after the most unusual build-up in racing history. by Julia Huvé Posted 4 Jul 14:07 PDT Eight Bells: Scott Self, J22 sailor extraordinaire Eight Bells: Scott Self, J22 sailor extraordinaire Scott Self, 70, passed away due to glioblastoma on June 30 Scott Self, 70, passed away due to glioblastoma on June 30 in in Rockwall, TX. He was diagnosed May 19, 2020. Scott Self was born to Dr. Stanley Allen and Gloria Rust Self in Victoria, Texas. by J/Boats Posted 4 Jul 10:41 PDT Two more inspiring women support Maiden Factor Two more inspiring women support Maiden Factor Professional photographer and footballer the latest 'voices' A professional photographer from the UK and a professional football player from Jordan join Whoopi Goldberg and Jamie Lee Curtis as Maiden Factor 'Voices'. by Libby Mudditt Posted 4 Jul 09:26 PDT RORC Time Over Distance - Luke Patience RORC Time Over Distance - Luke Patience Louay Habib interviews the Olympic Silver Medallist For the 14th edition of the RORC Time Over Distance Series, Louay Habib interviews Olympic Silver Medallist Luke Patience with a deep dive into his two previous Olympic campaigns and a look forward to Tokyo and beyond. by RORC Posted 4 Jul 07:56 PDT Introducing Youth Racing Central Introducing Youth Racing Central Exclusive US sailing membership access to the best in our sport Are you looking to step up your racing game and gain a competitive edge? Or maybe a way to round out your training with optimized online knowledge? by US Sailing Posted 4 Jul 07:16 PDT North Sails Weekly Debrief North Sails Weekly Debrief Predicting The Weather, Best Cruising Sails, Rallying Around The World Join veteran meteorologist, Chris Bedford, and world-class sailor and best selling author, Peter Isler of Marine Weather University, as they drop knowledge on how sailing weather predictions are created. by North Sails Posted 4 Jul 04:00 PDT The Wait is Over The Wait is Over The Rooster 50N CE Impact Buoyancy Aid is here Low profile neoprene buoyancy aid, specifically developed to fit snugly in all the right places. Unique to Rooster, this CE12402-5 certified buoyancy aid is an advance in our buoyancy aid range. by Rooster Posted 4 Jul 00:00 PDT Some days you're lucky. Others you're blessed. Some days you're lucky. Others you're blessed. Thanks to the AST, and the Coffs Harbour YC, we are delighted to bring you these images. With many, many thanks to the Australian Sailing Team, and the delightful members of the Coffs Harbour Yacht Club, we are delighted to bring you these images. by John Curnow, Editor Sail-World AUS Posted 3 Jul 23:49 PDT All set for Vendée-Arctique-Les Sables d'Olonne All set for Vendée-Arctique-Les Sables d'Olonne Twenty solo skippers will take the start line today Twenty solo skippers will take the start line of the Vendée-Arctique-Les Sables d'Olonne this Saturday following a totally new ocean racing course from Les Sables d'Olonne to the south of Iceland back around the Azores to finish back into Vendée haven. by Vendee Globe Posted 3 Jul 23:45 PDT Two decades of environmental protection Two decades of environmental protection Marina de Portimão has achieved 20 consecutive years of Blue Flag recognition As the first stopover in the Clipper 2019-20 Race, Marina de Portimão was a welcome respite, with its sparkling, clean waters and care and attention made to its natural surroundings. by Clipper Round the World Race Posted 3 Jul 23:33 PDT 18ft Skiffs: Dave Porter, the unluckiest champion 18ft Skiffs: Dave Porter, the unluckiest champion Fortune didn't always smile on the great sailor David Porter became the 1975 JJ Giltinan world 18ft Skiff champion when he skippered KB to a brilliant victory on the Brisbane River, but fortune didn't always smile on the great sailor. by Frank Quealey Posted 3 Jul 22:44 PDT Relive AC34 in San Francisco! Race 13 full replay Relive AC34 in San Francisco! Race 13 full replay The must-watch race includes a very close port-starboard incident Yet another race full of drama, including the moment Emirates Team New Zealand misjudged a port-starboard cross and Jimmy Spithill has to violently head up the American cat to avoid the Kiwis. by 34th America's Cup Posted 3 Jul 14:00 PDT Eve of Vendée-Arctique-Les Sables d'Olonne Race Eve of Vendée-Arctique-Les Sables d'Olonne Race Health protocols and delivery trips to Les Sables d'Olonne The eve of the start of the Vendée-Arctique-Les Sables d'Olonne has been a rather strange day, punctuated by the health protocol imposed by the organisation and a delivery trip to Les Sables d'Olonne for all the boats in the fleet. by Julia Huvé Posted 3 Jul 13:36 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 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 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 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 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