David Graham on the future Paralympic sailing David Graham on the future Paralympic sailing David Schmidt checks in with the CEO of World Sailing I checked in with David Graham, CEO of World Sailing, via email, about the organization's “Back the Bid” campaign to reinstate sailing at the 2028 Paralympic Games. by David Schmidt Posted 1 Dec 08:00 PST Zhik collaborates with LawConnect Super Maxi Zhik collaborates with LawConnect Super Maxi For 3 year Sydney to Hobart campaign Australia's innovative technical apparel brand Zhik is delighted to announce they have partnered with Christian Beck's 'LawConnect', the Australian based Super Maxi, for the next three seasons. by Zhik Posted 1 Dec 13:00 PST Entries open for 2022 ORC Worlds in Sardinia Entries open for 2022 ORC Worlds in Sardinia A large fleet is expected for the event Entries for the 2022 ORC World Championship are now officially open. The event will be organized by the Yacht Club Costa Smeralda and is scheduled to take place from 22 to 30 June 2022. by Offshore Racing Congress Posted 1 Dec 07:07 PST Dalin and Meilhat crowned IMOCA Champions 2021 Dalin and Meilhat crowned IMOCA Champions 2021 The dominant force in the IMOCA Class this year They may have finished in second place in the Transat Jacques Vabre to LinkedOut, but no one can doubt that Charlie Dalin and Paul Meilhat on APIVIA have been the dominant force in the IMOCA Class this year and today they were crowned IMOCA Champions. by Ed Gorman / IMOCA Globe Series Posted 1 Dec 04:09 PST Elan Yacht's new Highly Anticipated Yacht Elan Yacht's new Highly Anticipated Yacht Elan Yacht's new Highly Anticipated Yacht is Revealed to be a 47 ft Elan E6 Recently, Elan Yachts started teasing the world of sailing with a new project. by Elan Yachts Posted 1 Dec 04:00 PST America's Cup: Encouraging level of AC37 entries America's Cup: Encouraging level of AC37 entries Early entry level gives lie to predictions of low interest in America's Cup competition The number of early entries for the 37th America's Cup has given lie to predictions that the cost of competing, coupled with no venue being named, would work against entries for the 37th America's Cup. by Richard Gladwell/Sail-World.com/nz Posted 30 Nov 18:32 PST America's Cup: Several teams make formal challenge America's Cup: Several teams make formal challenge Soon after the entry period opening several challengers were received by RNZYS and Emirates Team NZ Soon after the entry period opening several challengers were received by the RNZYS and Emirates Team New Zealand. by Emirates Team New Zealand Posted 30 Nov 15:13 PST Doyle Sails & Live Ocean - 'A Circular Story' Doyle Sails & Live Ocean - 'A Circular Story' Doyle Sails introduce the limited-edition Doyle Sails x Live Ocean - 'A Circular Story' range or After considerable hard work and dedication to create a circular story for Doyle Sails, we're proud to introduce the limited-edition Doyle Sails x Live Ocean - A Circular Story luggage range. by Danielle Burridge/Doyle Sails Posted 30 Nov 12:54 PST KiteFoil World Series Gran Canaria day 0 KiteFoil World Series Gran Canaria day 0 Gran Canaria welcomes the world's finest foiling athletes for the climax of the season The five-event 2021 KiteFoil World Series is about to reach its climax for the season. This Saturday, 4 December, the winners of the season will be crowned at the conclusion of Event No.5, the 2021 KiteFoil World Series Gran Canaria. by International Kiteboarding Association Posted 30 Nov 11:15 PST Transat Jacques Vabre Day 24 update Transat Jacques Vabre Day 24 update Croatian and Japanese Class 40 boats cross finish line The dream of completing the Transat Jacques Vabre race has become a reality for Olympic skier Ivica Kostelic and Japanese sailor Masa Suzuki. by TJV Media Posted 30 Nov 07:41 PST Making the world smaller Making the world smaller They used to say any publicity is good publicity They used to say any publicity is good publicity, but that has been severely tested in recent times by celebrities and sportspeople who wish they were anywhere but the limelight when things go pear shaped. by Mark Jardine Posted 30 Nov 04:00 PST 2021 ILCA 6 Radial Worlds in Oman day 0 2021 ILCA 6 Radial Worlds in Oman day 0 The path to the 2024 Paris Olympics begins Al-Mussanah Sports City in Oman will play host to the 2021 ILCA 6 World Championships - the first World Championships for the women's Olympic single-handed dinghy fleet on the path to the 2024 Paris Olympics. by Jon Emmett Posted 30 Nov 01:04 PST Burling and Tuke reflect on a challenging year Burling and Tuke reflect on a challenging year Kiwi duo look back on a challenging year - the 49er Medal race; what happened at 3-3 in AC36 Peter Burling and Blair Tuke look back on a challenging year - the 49er Medal race; what happened at 3-3 in the America's Cup; starting their SailGP team; and progress with their Live Ocean conservation projects by Richard Gladwell/Sail-World.com/nz Posted 29 Nov 14:47 PST Colligo Marine Bobstay Colligo Marine Bobstay Take a closer look at Colligo Marine adjustable synthetic bobstays! Take a closer look at Colligo Marine adjustable synthetic bobstays! Custom rigging is always available, so you have several options for your bowsprit. by Colligo Marine Posted 29 Nov 13:17 PST The biggest solo circumnavigation challenges The biggest solo circumnavigation challenges What are the recurring thoughts of many Global Solo Challenge skippers Preparing boat and skipper for a non-stop single-handed circumnavigation by the three great capes is no easy task. Many are the challenges during preparation, financial, practical, as well as during the navigation itself. by Global Solo Challenge Posted 29 Nov 12:27 PST Big win for Ruyant and LinkedOut Big win for Ruyant and LinkedOut After a 3-way shoot-out in the Transat Jacques Vabre After a three way battle for the overall victory, fought between LinkedOut, APIVIA and Charal it was was the partnership of Thomas Ruyant and Morgan Lagravière which prevailed to score the first major trans-ocean race win for the LinkedOut team. by Antoine Grenapin / Vendee Globe redaction Posted 29 Nov 11:50 PST Team France wraps up 2nd Leg in good form Team France wraps up 2nd Leg in good form The 2nd leg of this year's Sailing Arabia The 2nd leg of this year's Sailing Arabia - The Tour ended with Team France still in the lead as the gap to DB Schenker in second grew to four points. by Oman Sail Posted 29 Nov 11:08 PST Transat Jacques Vabre Day 23 update Transat Jacques Vabre Day 23 update Class 40 podium shared by 3 nations and an Olympian The Class 40 victory has gone to Redman, co-skippered by Frenchman Antoine Carpentier and Pablo Santurde Del Arco of Spain. Second place went to Banque Du Léman, third to Seafrigo-Sogestran. by TJV Media Posted 29 Nov 10:56 PST McIntyre Adventure Globe 5.80 Transat leg 2 update McIntyre Adventure Globe 5.80 Transat leg 2 update First 1000nm completed for and another 2000nm to Antigua The four leading boats are currently leaving the Cabo Verde Islands in their wake while Jim Schofield in his Molly Claire, who took a more conservative start and missed the first weather system, is crossing the latitude of Nouadhibou in Mauritania. by Globe 5.80 Transat Posted 29 Nov 04:47 PST Planet Sail Episode 15: A new plan Planet Sail Episode 15: A new plan From dogs on foils, to demolishing one of the sailing world's best known landmarks From dogs on foils, to demolishing one of the sailing world's best known landmarks, from the future of the America's Cup, to a new course for the classic fully crewed race around the world, there's stacks going on in this episode. by Matt Sheahan Posted 29 Nov 03:51 PST A bittersweet arrival for Malama in Martinique A bittersweet arrival for Malama in Martinique Finishing the Transat Jacques Vabre in 13th place On Sunday November 28 at 2204 local (0204 UTC on November 29), 11th Hour Racing Team's brand new 60-foot race boat 'Malama' crossed the finish line of the Transat Jacques Vabre in Fort-de-France, Martinique, taking 13th place in the 22-strong IMOCA Class. by 11th Hour Racing Team Posted 28 Nov 22:27 PST Oman Sail kicks off the 2021 ILCA 6 Radial Worlds Oman Sail kicks off the 2021 ILCA 6 Radial Worlds Many of the world's top sailors gather at Barceló Mussanah Resort Oman Sail will welcome ILCA Radial sailors from around the world this week for the 2021 ILCA 6 World Championship. by Oman Sail Posted 28 Nov 22:17 PST Rush-hour in Martinique Rush-hour in Martinique As Arkea Paprec leads the mid-fleet finishers in the IMOCA Class With the podium settled with the arrival of Charal on Saturday, it was rush-hour at the Transat Jacques Vabre finish today in the IMOCA Class, as six boats reached the line spread over just seven hours. by Ed Gorman / IMOCA Globe Series Posted 28 Nov 11:39 PST Transat Jacques Vabre Day 22 update Transat Jacques Vabre Day 22 update Grandstand finishes in the IMOCA class After more than twenty days at sea the difference between fourth and fifth in the IMOCA class was just 21 minutes 40 seconds between Britain's Sam Davies on Initiatives Coeur and an all-French crew aboard Arkéa-Paprec. by TJV Media Posted 28 Nov 07:28 PST 2021 KiteFoil World Series Fuerteventura overall 2021 KiteFoil World Series Fuerteventura overall Maeder and Newland win in high winds Big offshore gusts and sunny skies delivered a barnstorming conclusion to the 2021 KiteFoil World Series Fuerteventura. Max Maeder of Singapore came out on top of a thrilling duel with Axel Mazella from France. by International Kiteboarding Association Posted 28 Nov 02:11 PST 18ft Skiff NSW Championship in Sydney race 2 18ft Skiff NSW Championship in Sydney race 2 Defending champions back to their best form The defending champion Tech2 team was back to its best form on Sydney Harbour today when the crew of Jack Macartney, Lewis Brake and Luke Parkinson produced a come-from-behind performance to take an exciting victory. by Frank Quealey Posted 28 Nov 01:26 PST Transat Jacques Vabre Day 21 update Transat Jacques Vabre Day 21 update Monohulls continue to thrill Charal's arrival completes the IMOCA podium but the racing rages on, especially for 4th and 5th between Initiatives Coeur and Arkéa-Paprec. The front of the Class 40 remains incredibly close with the current leader now just 600 miles from the finish. by TJV Media Posted 27 Nov 09:02 PST Team France enjoys a strong start Team France enjoys a strong start To Sailing Arabia – The Tour 2021 The 11th edition of Sailing Arabia - The Tour returned to grace the clear blue seas just off the coast of the Barceló Mussanah Resort earlier this week with six teams representing five different nations ready to tackle Oman's premier offshore race. by Oman Sail Posted 27 Nov 06:46 PST Why did they sign up for Global Solo Challenge? Why did they sign up for Global Solo Challenge? We asked our skippers what brought them to the race We asked our skippers what brought them to sign up for the Global Solo Challenge and below we picked a selection of answers which gives a feel of how the event is perceived by entrants. by Global Solo Challenge Posted 27 Nov 03:01 PST Kyle Langford takes SailGP Trophy to hometown Kyle Langford takes SailGP Trophy to hometown To celebrate the return of the Australia Sail Grand Prix I Sydney presented by KPMG Ahead of the upcoming Australia Sail Grand Prix presented by KPMG, defending SailGP champion Kyle Langford and helmsman for the Japan SailGP Team Nathan Outteridge surprised the Lake Macquarie community by visiting with the SailGP Championship trophy. by Olivia Hogan Posted 26 Nov 21:39 PST Maverick sails into the OK Dinghy Corral Maverick sails into the OK Dinghy Corral Maverick has several new edges on established design and build features for the 65yr old class A new OK Dinghy is rolling off the production line in Auckland. Built by four times America's Cup champion Mattie Mason, the new OK shape is designed for the heavier sailor, but will work for lighter sailors, too. The design has a lot of new features. by Richard Gladwell/Sail-World.com Posted 26 Nov 13:37 PST 2021 KiteFoil World Series Fuerteventura day 3 2021 KiteFoil World Series Fuerteventura day 3 Swirly Fuerteventura pours cold water on the kitefoilers Rain clouds played havoc with day three of 2021 KiteFoil World Series Fuerteventura, the wind never settling down sufficiently for any racing. by Andy Rice / IKA Posted 26 Nov 13:02 PST Transat Jacques Vabre Day 20 update Transat Jacques Vabre Day 20 update More podium finishes The IMOCA podium will soon be complete as the battles in the chasing fleet intensify. The damaged Ultime, Sodebo 3 is expected to end her heroic race tonight. The Class 40 leaders continue to be bunched together as sailors struggle in the soaring heat. by TJV Media Posted 26 Nov 07:56 PST It's Friday again... but not any Friday It's Friday again... but not any Friday Up to 15% off across all Sea Sure affiliated brands Up to 15% off across all Sea Sure affiliated brands for Black Friday 2021. This covers Blacks & Taylors, WBV Shock Mitigation Solutions, and Sea Sure too. by Sea Sure Posted 26 Nov 07:00 PST Make a positive impact this Blue Friday... Make a positive impact this Blue Friday... Henri-Lloyd striving towards a more sustainable future As we strive towards a more sustainable future, we are increasingly passionate in our belief in offering exceptional quality clothing that lasts, at one great, everyday price. This Blue Friday we are asking you to only buy what you need. by Henri-Lloyd Posted 26 Nov 05:00 PST Join the Andrew Simpson Yachting team! Join the Andrew Simpson Yachting team! Andrew Simpson Foundation are recruiting for a Sales & Communications Coordinator Andrew Simpson Yachting are recruiting for a Sales & Communications Coordinator by Andrew Simpson Sailing Foundation Posted 26 Nov 04:30 PST 70 years of going Dutch 70 years of going Dutch The UK's part in the history of the Flying Dutchman Since the early 1950s the Flying Dutchman has been one of the pinnacles of performance sailing. What though is the secret behind this amazing and often ground-breaking boat? by Dougal Henshall Posted 26 Nov 04:00 PST 2021 KiteFoil World Series Fuerteventura day 2 2021 KiteFoil World Series Fuerteventura day 2 Three bullets fire Max Maeder into early lead 15 years old but strong as on old ox, Max Maeder was fast out of the blocks at the 2021 KiteFoil World Series Fuerteventura. Three back-to-back bullets in the pre-lunch session of double-lap races launched Maeder into an early and decisive lead. by International Kiteboarding Association Posted 26 Nov 02:25 PST The Zhik Black Friday sale is on NOW The Zhik Black Friday sale is on NOW 30% off a wide variety of Zhik favourites Running until 2 December, the sale offers 30% off a wide variety of Zhik favourites as well as new lines including the OFS800 offshore gear, the new Cell Insulated mid-layer jackets, Tech Fleece range and a new line of Soft Shell Jackets. by Zhik Posted 25 Nov 23:45 PST And thank you very much… And thank you very much… It all started with an announcement that there would be no less than eight model launches... Been a big year for Maritimo. It started with an announcement that there would be no less than eight model launches or announcements during the course of 2021 by John Curnow, Global Editor, Powerboat.World Posted 25 Nov 19:00 PST