ILCA Laser Radial Women's Championship day 1 ILCA Laser Radial Women's Championship day 1 Rindom starts title defence with a bullet in tricky conditions After a day of light and fluky conditions in which only one race could be sailed at the ILCA Laser Radial Women's World Championship, defending titleholder Anne-Marie Rindom (DEN) took first place in Yellow Fleet while Marie Barrue (FRA) won Blue Fleet. by Roger McMillan / Laser 2020 Media Posted 23 Feb 04:43 PST North Sails Weekly Debrief North Sails Weekly Debrief New speed record, Racing, Cruising, or crossover? Try color code, Upcoming events At an average of 20.7 kts, Francis Joyon's maxi-trimaran IDEC Sport has shattered the Hong Kong to London speed record, covering 15,873 nm in just 31 days, 23 hrs, 36 mins, and 46 secs. by North Sails Posted 23 Feb 04:00 PST 18ft Skiff Australian Championship day 5 18ft Skiff Australian Championship day 5 A clear victory for the defending champions on a busy Sydney Harbour The defending champion Shaw & Partners Financial Services team of James Dorron, Harry Bethwaite and Steve Thomas (replacing Tim Westwood on the day) led all the way against a strong fleet to score a clear victory. by Frank Quealey Posted 23 Feb 00:29 PST Watch Gatorade compete in Round the World Race Watch Gatorade compete in Round the World Race The boats may have changed, but the challenge is the same... What a difference 30 years makes! Take a look at life on board the Italian entry Gatorade during the 1989-90 Whitbread Round the World Race. by The Ocean Race Posted 23 Feb 00:17 PST The Clipper Race Leg 5 - Race 7 preview The Clipper Race Leg 5 - Race 7 preview The Lakewood Hills, Zhuhai Race ubic Bay has given the hard working Race Crew an opportunity to relax, take time away from their 70ft homes and enjoy some of the Filipino culture and culinary delicacies. by Clipper Round the World Race Posted 22 Feb 21:07 PST 2020 J/70 Midwinter Championship day 2 2020 J/70 Midwinter Championship day 2 Ignacio Perez's Zaguero shines on breezy middle day Sporty conditions on Biscayne Bay presented a challenging three races for 54 J/70s at their Midwinter Championship, testing both crews and equipment. by Julie or Christopher Howell Posted 22 Feb 19:37 PST Caribbean Foiling Championships day 2 Caribbean Foiling Championships day 2 Tiger Tyson wins race in Orient Bay 16 years old professional kitefoiler from Barbuda, the sister island in Antigua and Barbuda, wins race on second day of the Caribbean Foiling Championships, the first event of its kind in the Caribbean, taking place in Orient Bay from February 21-23. by Margot Mesnard Posted 22 Feb 19:06 PST Marine Resources' new vision for 2020 and beyond Marine Resources' new vision for 2020 and beyond A number of exciting new initiatives to drive the business forward As we embark on a new decade, we're thrilled to kick the year off with a number of exciting new initiatives to drive us forward as leaders in the marine recruitment industry, in the UK and beyond! by Marine Resources Posted 22 Feb 09:05 PST US Team at Women's Laser Radial Worlds, preview US Team at Women's Laser Radial Worlds, preview Over 110 competitors will line up in Melbourne After last week's World Championships in Melbourne and several weeks of training at the venue, the US Sailing Team is becoming familiar with what is needed for success at this challenging venue. by Brittney Manning Posted 22 Feb 08:10 PST IWT announces big shake-up in Wave Tour calendar IWT announces big shake-up in Wave Tour calendar More money, more media and more opportunity for riders The IWT announces a big shake-up in the Wave Tour calendar, that brings more money, more media and more opportunity for riders. by International Windsurfing Tour Posted 22 Feb 06:11 PST Introducing North Color Code Introducing North Color Code Stand out from the crowd with a customised spinnaker North Sails invites you to use COLOR CODE, our new online tool to customize your North Spinnaker. Choosing your colors is a fun way to personalize your downwind sail. Once customized, your individual design can be shared with a local North Sails Expert. by North Sails Posted 22 Feb 04:00 PST America's Cup: American Magic's Botin on design America's Cup: American Magic's Botin on design Botin: "You do wake up sometimes with an idea in your head. Something that just comes out of nowhere NYYC American Magic's Principal Designer Marcelino Botin talks about his approach to AC75 design: "You do wake up sometimes with an idea in your head. Something that just comes out of nowhere." by Sail-World.com/nz Posted 22 Feb 03:34 PST Weather routing for the 2020 RORC Caribbean 600 Weather routing for the 2020 RORC Caribbean 600 Wouter Verbraak walks the course This could be a small boat race! Sevenstar Yacht Transport is the official Logistics Partner to the RORC Caribbean 600. by Louay Habib Posted 22 Feb 01:50 PST Youth Match Cup Day 3: Finalists selected Youth Match Cup Day 3: Finalists selected Top four locked in for finals day at 2020 Harken Youth International The four semi-finalists have been found at the 2020 Harken Youth International Match Racing Cup. Aurélien Pierroz, Nick Egnot-Johnson, James Hodgson, and Jordan Stevenson all extended their regatta another day with three-nil quarterfinal wins today. by Andrew Delves - RNZYS Posted 22 Feb 01:07 PST The Clipper Race Leg 5 - Dare To Lead update The Clipper Race Leg 5 - Dare To Lead update Al Jay, will take over as the Clipper Race AQP of Dare To Lead Experienced First Mate, Al Jay, will take over as the Clipper Race AQP of Dare To Lead, supporting the team from Leg 6 and for the remainder of the circumnavigation. by Clipper Round the World Race Posted 21 Feb 22:48 PST Caribbean Foiling Championships day 1 Caribbean Foiling Championships day 1 A growing sport in the region and beyond A new event kicked off on Friday in Orient Bay about foiling, a growing sports for watersports enthusiasts from the region and beyond. by Margot Mesnard Posted 21 Feb 20:59 PST 2020 J/70 Midwinter Championship day 1 2020 J/70 Midwinter Championship day 1 Fifty-four teams from eight nations launched on Biscayne Bay Fifty-four J/70s took to the famous waters of Biscayne Bay to open the 2020 J/70 Midwinter Championship in fresh conditions of 15-20 knots, topping out at 24. by Julie or Christopher Howell Posted 21 Feb 19:33 PST GBR Team INEOS hits the water GBR Team INEOS hits the water Ahead of the first round of the second season of SailGP SailGP ‘s Team Ineos hit the water on Thursday warming up for the first round of the second season of SailGP in Sydney next week. by Bow Caddy Media Posted 21 Feb 17:20 PST Caribbean Multihull Challenge update Caribbean Multihull Challenge update More prizewinners announced from St. Maarten The tradewinds blew, then they blew harder, then they blew some more. The second running of the annual Caribbean Multihull Challenge, which took place February in the waters off St. Maarten, will be remembered for many things, but mostly for the breeze. by Herb McCormick Posted 21 Feb 13:58 PST 52 Super Series Technical Partners 52 Super Series Technical Partners A thrilling six-event year of competition ahead For what promises to be a thrilling six-event year of competition that will take the circuit to South Africa for the first time, the 52 Super Series is again welcoming the support of key long time Technical Partners. by 52 Super Series Posted 21 Feb 11:59 PST Maserati and Giovanni Soldini are in Antigua Maserati and Giovanni Soldini are in Antigua Multi 70 racing planned in the RORC Caribbean 600 Giovanni Soldini and Maserati Multi 70 arrived in Antigua, in the Caribbean, ready for the 12th edition of the RORC Caribbean 600, that will start on February 24th at 11.30 local time (15.30 UTC, 16.30 Italian time), from Fort Charlotte. by Team Maserati Multi 70 Posted 21 Feb 11:12 PST SailGP's plan to reach zero carbon by 2025 SailGP's plan to reach zero carbon by 2025 Bold target puts the global league at the forefront of the industry SailGP will focus on three core pillars - process, people and tech - going beyond best practices, inspiring communities, and driving disruptive innovations both within the sport and across the industry. by SailGP Posted 21 Feb 10:39 PST First look at the 2020 Melges MC Scow First look at the 2020 Melges MC Scow The latest boat to leave Zenda The latest boat to leave Zenda is the 2020 Melges MC Scow. Get a good look at the boat before it hits the water! We're doing a spring run of new Melges MCs by Melges Performance Sailboats Posted 21 Feb 09:00 PST The Round Martinique overall The Round Martinique overall A tough and challenging edition At the end of three days of gripping and intense regattas due to the weather conditions, the Round Martinique Regatta was exemplary in terms of sportsmanship and conviviality. by The Round Martinique Posted 21 Feb 05:57 PST Youth Match Cup Day 2: French crew unbeaten Youth Match Cup Day 2: French crew unbeaten Aurélien Pierroz (FRA) put on a perfect performance on Day 2 and leads overall Aurélien Pierroz put on a magnifique performance on day two of the 2020 Harken Youth International Match Racing Cup and remains the only unbeaten skipper out of the fourteen competing. Pierroz notched up five more wins to take his tally to 11. by Andrew Delves - RNZYS Posted 21 Feb 04:37 PST J/Crews love St Petersburg NOOD Regatta J/Crews love St Petersburg NOOD Regatta The season opener was blessed with nice weather conditions St. Petersburg NOOD regatta, organized by Sailing World and hosted by St. Petersburg YC, has developed into one of largest regattas in Florida, and its 32nd edition saw 185 boats and over 1,000 professional and amateur sailors converging onto Tampa Bay. by J/Boats Posted 21 Feb 04:15 PST BMW of North America join NYYC American Magic BMW of North America join NYYC American Magic Premium Automaker joins team as official partner New York Yacht Club American Magic, a Challenger for the 36th America's Cup, today announced BMW of North America as an official partner. by American Magic Posted 20 Feb 22:40 PST ILCA Laser Radial Women's Championship preview ILCA Laser Radial Women's Championship preview Star-studded field with Olympic ambitions on show All three medallists from the Rio Olympics will take to the water off Sandringham Yacht Club to compete in the ILCA Laser Radial Women's Championship which starts on Sunday. by Roger McMillan / Laser 2020 Media Posted 20 Feb 20:02 PST $6.8m decision made in favour of Laser designer $6.8m decision made in favour of Laser designer A long running Court battle has been decided by a Jury with a multi-million damages award. A District Court of Connecticut Jury has handed down a Verdict in favour of Bruce Kirby Inc, the designer of the ILCA Laser singlehander. A damages award in excess of $6.8million has been awarded. by Richard Gladwell/Sail-World.com/nz Posted 20 Feb 17:23 PST America's Cup: Prada Cup Preview - Image Gallery America's Cup: Prada Cup Preview - Image Gallery Here's a look at what the breeze could be for Day 5 of the Final of the Prada Cup Final In 12 months time the Prada Cup, a best of 13 race series may well have been decided. Here's a look at what the breeze could be for Day 5 of the Final of the Prada Cup Final, as Te Kahu sails on Course C. by Richard Gladwell / Sail-World.com/nz Posted 20 Feb 04:08 PST Marine Resources job updates Marine Resources job updates The latest jobs in the marine industry Marine Resources specialises in filling job vacancies within the Leisure Marine Industry. We have a variety of recruitment services to suit all types of marine employer. by Marine Resources Posted 20 Feb 01:00 PST America's Cup: Emirates Team NZ staying dry America's Cup: Emirates Team NZ staying dry Emirates Team NZ's test boat was easily performing "dry" tacks and gybes With Peter Burling back on the helm, two days after winning his sixth 49er Worlds, Emirates Team NZ's test boat was easily performing "dry" tacks and gybes. by Richard Gladwell/Sail-World.com/nz Posted 19 Feb 12:01 PST Optimist Worlds 2020 at Riva del Garda preview Optimist Worlds 2020 at Riva del Garda preview Riva del Garda is getting ready to host a record-breaking edition The first, important round of registrations for the 2020 Optimist World Championship, that will be hosted in Riva del Garda from July 1st to 11th, closed last Saturday, February 15th. by Optimist World Championship Posted 19 Feb 11:22 PST Joyon and crew complete Tea Route in record time Joyon and crew complete Tea Route in record time The new reference time is 31 days, 23 hours, 36 minutes and 46 seconds The IDEC SPORT maxi trimaran sailed by Francis Joyon, Bertrand Delesne, Christophe Houdet, Antoine Blouet and Corentin Joyon, set a new record for the Tea Route between Hong Kong and London this morning. by Agence Mer & Media Posted 19 Feb 09:21 PST 37 nations gather for 2020 RORC Caribbean 600 37 nations gather for 2020 RORC Caribbean 600 Over 70 teams, featuring close to 700 sailors, are expected on the start line Sailors from at least 37 nations will be competing in the RORC Caribbean 600 organised by the Royal Ocean Racing Club. The 12th edition of the spectacular race will start off Fort Charlotte Antigua on Monday 24th February 2020. by Louay Habib Posted 19 Feb 09:20 PST Revitalised J Class set for Caribbean regattas Revitalised J Class set for Caribbean regattas Back-to-back events will mark the notable return of Lionheart When they muster in March in the Caribbean to race at the Antigua Superyacht Challenge and at the ever-popular Saint Barth's Bucket, four J Class yachts will form the strongest class fleet since 2017's J Class World Championship in Newport, RI. by J Class Association Posted 19 Feb 06:43 PST Two Golden Globe Race sailors honoured Two Golden Globe Race sailors honoured Recognised by the Cruising Club of America The Cruising Club of America awarded GGR 2018-2019 winner Jean-Luc Van den Heede with the 2019 Blue Water Medal for his achievements in single-handed sailing, notably six solo circumnavigations. by Don McIntyre Posted 19 Feb 06:35 PST Dan and Kika: We meet Sailing Uma Dan and Kika: We meet Sailing Uma Their story about buying a boat and going to sea At the Southampton International Boat Show we spoke to Dan and Kika of 'Sailing Uma' who decided to buy a boat and go to sea; that's really the only way to describe it! Here's their story... by Mark Jardine Posted 19 Feb 04:00 PST Field of 16 slated for King Edward VII Gold Cup Field of 16 slated for King Edward VII Gold Cup The long running match racing regatta returns to Hamilton Harbour The Royal Bermuda Yacht Club's 70th Gold Cup for the King Edward VII trophy returns to its traditional format this year with a field of 16 crews plotting to win the venerable trophy and the lion's share of the $100,000 prize purse. by Royal Bermuda Yacht Club Posted 19 Feb 03:46 PST Joyon and crew shatter Tea Route record Joyon and crew shatter Tea Route record IDEC SPORT maxi trimaran arrives in London The IDEC SPORT maxi trimaran sailed by Francis Joyon, Bertrand Delesne, Christophe Houdet, Antoine Blouet and Corentin Joyon completed the Tea Route voyage between Hong Kong and London this morning (Wednesday 19th February). by Agence Mer & Media Posted 19 Feb 01:06 PST