RS:X Windsurfing World Championships day 4 RS:X Windsurfing World Championships day 4 Scintillating medal race set up in Sorrento Day 4 of the RS:X World Championships, being hosted by Sorrento Sailing Couta Boat Club, served up another nail-biter of a day with tricky, difficult and marginal conditions. by RS:X Class Posted 28 Feb 04:07 PST Less than a month to go to GC32 Oman Cup Less than a month to go to GC32 Oman Cup The big players are set to return to the battlefield The big players are set to return to the battlefield in one month's time when high speed foiling catamaran competition gets under way at the GC32 Oman Cup, first of five events comprising the 2020 GC32 Racing Tour. by GC32 Racing Tour Media Posted 28 Feb 02:53 PST Clean sweep for British SailGP Team in Sydney Clean sweep for British SailGP Team in Sydney Ainslie takes his team to three wins in three races on day 1 Seven teams and one clear winner as Ben Ainslie and the Great Britain SailGP Team presented by INEOS kick start SailGP Season 2 with a bang. New to the championship this season, the five-time Olympian certainly showed he meant business. by SailGP Posted 28 Feb 01:48 PST Harken Youth Match Racing Worlds - Day 2 Harken Youth Match Racing Worlds - Day 2 Australians surge to the front on Day 2, of the Harken 2020 Youth Match Racing World Championship Australians surge to the front on Day 2, of the Harken 2020 Youth Match Racing World Championship, with the New Zealanders not far behind. by Andrew Delves, RNZYS Posted 28 Feb 01:48 PST Gone flying with il Duce at SailGP Gone flying with il Duce at SailGP Day One SailGP images from Andrea Francolini who was out on Sydney Harbour as Season 2 kicked off Day One SailGP images from Andrea Francolini who was out on Sydney Harbour as Season Two kicked off... by John Curnow, Editor, Sail-World AUS Posted 27 Feb 23:49 PST ILCA Laser Radial Women's Championship overall ILCA Laser Radial Women's Championship overall Marit Bouwmeester wins fourth Laser Radial World Championship as winds die in Melbourne It may have been a case of "saved by the wind" for Rio Olympic champion, Marit Bouwmeester. The three-time world champion led by 24 points over night but saw her margin trimmed to just two points after the first race of the final day. by Roger McMillan / Laser 2020 Media Posted 27 Feb 23:03 PST RORC Caribbean 600 first finisher interviews RORC Caribbean 600 first finisher interviews The first boats have arrived back on the docks in Antigua Interviews with some of the early arrivals, including Multihull and Monohull Line Honours winners, and provisional class champions in the 12th edition of the RORC Caribbean 600. by Trish Jenkins Posted 27 Feb 23:01 PST Sydney SailGP - Day 1 Video Replay Sydney SailGP - Day 1 Video Replay A perfect start for Great Britain SailGP Team Presented by INEOS Sir Ben Ainslie and his Great Britain SailGP Team Presented by INEOS got off to the perfect start on Sydney Harbour today, winning all three races. Watch the full video replay here... by SailGP Posted 27 Feb 22:46 PST The Oak Double Bay-4 Pines, consistently very good The Oak Double Bay-4 Pines, consistently very good Building up to the 2020 JJ Giltinan 18ft Skiff Championship The Oak Double Bay-4 Pines 18ft Skiff team of Aron Everett, Courtney Mahar and Charlie Gundy are not only the big improvers in the Australian 18 Footers League's 2019-2020 Season fleet by Frank Quealey Posted 27 Feb 21:20 PST U.S. SailGP Team ready for redemption in Sydney U.S. SailGP Team ready for redemption in Sydney Americans will line up against Australia, Denmark, France, Great Britain, Japan and Spain For the United States SailGP Team, the past five months of training, playbook development and team building will be put to the test as SailGP's Season 2 kicks off tonight in Sydney Harbour. by Laura Muma Posted 27 Feb 09:09 PST GBR Team all set for SailGP Season 2 in Sydney GBR Team all set for SailGP Season 2 in Sydney Great Britain SailGP Team goes head to head with six other nations Less than 24 hours until the action begins on Sydney Harbour when seven 50ft foiling catamarans line up for the first time to kick start SailGP's second season; the league which is redefining the sport of sailing and bringing action closer to the fans. by Natasha Elliott Posted 27 Feb 08:40 PST RORC Caribbean 600 day 4 race update RORC Caribbean 600 day 4 race update Volvo 70 Wizard (USA) has taken Monohull Line Honours Adrian Keller's Nigel Irens-designed catamaran Allegra (SUI) is the provisional winner of the MOCRA Class. Tilmar Hansen's German TP52 Outsider has finished the race and is currently the overall leader under IRC for the RORC Caribbean 600 Trophy. by Louay Habib Posted 27 Feb 08:38 PST US Team at RS:X Windsurfing Worlds, day 3 US Team at RS:X Windsurfing Worlds, day 3 The athletes endured the challenging and unpredictable breeze The RS:X athletes at the southern end of Port Phillip Bay likewise endured the challenging and unpredictable breeze. Like the Radials, they experienced dramatic shifts and gusts that were hard to identify. by Brittney Manning Posted 27 Feb 06:05 PST US Team at Women's Laser Radial Worlds, day 5 US Team at Women's Laser Radial Worlds, day 5 Vexing conditions at Radial Worlds For the first time since U.S. athletes began training in Melbourne for the 2020 Worlds Championships a few months ago, sailors were met with westerly winds that created shifty, puffy, and unpredictable conditions. by Brittney Manning Posted 27 Feb 06:01 PST The Clipper Race Leg 5 - Race 7, Day 4 The Clipper Race Leg 5 - Race 7, Day 4 Punta del Este and Ha Long Bay, Viet Nam are currently neck and neck It's been some time since the Race Viewer has depicted the combined Clipper Race fleet as achieving a speed over ground of more than five knots, but the fourth day of Race 7: The Lakewood Hills, Zhuhai Race can boast that. by Clipper Round the World Race Posted 27 Feb 05:24 PST 2020 IMOCA skippers in the spotlight 2020 IMOCA skippers in the spotlight The line-up will be strong in terms of quality and quantity 2020 promises to be a busy and exciting year for the teams in the IMOCA class with two solo transatlantic races: The Transat CIC in May and the New York-Vendée-Les Sables d'Olonne in June, followed by the legendary Vendée Globe in the autumn. by IMOCA Globe Series Posted 27 Feb 04:03 PST RS:X Windsurfing World Championships day 3 RS:X Windsurfing World Championships day 3 Scoreboard shaken up For the 116 sailors turning up to the Sorrento Sailing Couta Boat Club this morning, there were a few tired bodies, sore arms and broken hands following yesterday's heavy air duel on the water. by RS:X Class Posted 27 Feb 02:22 PST Harken 2020 Youth Match Racing Worlds - Day 1 Harken 2020 Youth Match Racing Worlds - Day 1 New Zealander Nick Egnot-Johnson and Australian Finn Tapper are the early leaders after Day 1 New Zealander Nick Egnot-Johnson and Australian Finn Tapper are the early leaders after going undefeated on day one at the Harken 2020 Youth Match Racing World Championship, supported by Barfoot & Thompson. by Andrew Delves, RNZYS Posted 27 Feb 01:50 PST SailGP speeds into Season 2 on Sydney Harbour SailGP speeds into Season 2 on Sydney Harbour Tom Slingsby and defending champion Australia look to fend off challengers on home waters After months of anticipation and fueled by the addition of two new national teams and the most decorated Olympic sailor ever joining the global league, the world's fastest sail racing is ready to take over Sydney Harbour by Sacha Kemp Posted 27 Feb 00:40 PST ILCA Laser Radial Women's Championship day 5 ILCA Laser Radial Women's Championship day 5 Bouwmeester putting on a sailing masterclass Rio Olympic Champion, Marit Bouwmeester (NED), is putting on a sailing masterclass at the ILCA Laser Radial World Championship in Melbourne. She had a hiccup in Race 8 when a massive wind shift caught her out by Roger McMillan / Laser 2020 Media Posted 26 Feb 22:42 PST 2020 Bacardi Cup Invitational Regatta preview 2020 Bacardi Cup Invitational Regatta preview Unique blend of racing & socials welcomes the fleet United by an equal passion, more than 500 sailors from around the world will race in Biscayne Bay, Miami, at the 93rd Bacardi Cup and Bacardi Invitational Regatta from March 1-7, 2020. by Bacardi Invitational Regatta Posted 26 Feb 21:50 PST SailGP announces robust broadcast coverage SailGP announces robust broadcast coverage Award-winning broadcast production & app to feature enhancements to augment immersive experience With all eyes on Sydney as SailGP returns this week, the global championship today announced comprehensive broadcast coverage for the start of Season 2, which will feature the most immersive, multi-platform experience the sport has ever seen. by SailGP Posted 26 Feb 17:37 PST Multihull line honours victory for PowerPlay Multihull line honours victory for PowerPlay In the RORC Caribbean 600 Peter Cunningham's MOD70 PowerPlay (CAY), skippered by Ned Collier Wakefield has taken Multihull Line Honours in the 2020 RORC Caribbean 600 just four minutes ahead of Jason Carroll's MOD70 Argo (USA). by Louay Habib Posted 26 Feb 15:19 PST Register for Melges 24 World Championship 2020 Register for Melges 24 World Championship 2020 Leading the fleet up to the start of Worlds is a succession of high-profile events With the 2020 Melges 24 racing season well-under way in North America, the IM24CA in conjunction with U.S. Melges 24 Championship Events, Inc. and Regatta Management, are in full-on preparation mode for the upcoming World Championship. by IM24CA Posted 26 Feb 07:56 PST US Team at RS:X Windsurfing Worlds, day 2 US Team at RS:X Windsurfing Worlds, day 2 RS:X athletes in Sorrento endured grueling conditions At the southern end of the bay, the RS:X athletes in Sorrento likewise endured grueling conditions to finish another three races. In addition to breeze that consistently reached 20 knots, their race area was also affected by strong current. by Brittney Manning Posted 26 Feb 07:29 PST US Team at Women's Laser Radial Worlds, day 4 US Team at Women's Laser Radial Worlds, day 4 Fitness pays dividends at Radial Worlds Competitors at the 2020 ILCA Women's Laser Radial World Championships finally had a full day of racing, competing in three 15-20 knot races, to close out the qualifying series. by Brittney Manning Posted 26 Feb 07:29 PST Entries open for the 18th Clagett Regatta Entries open for the 18th Clagett Regatta Sailors are encouraged to complete their entry The C. Thomas Clagett, Jr. Memorial Clinic and Regatta is pleased to announce that entry for the 18th Clagett Regatta, being held June 16-21, is now open and sailors are encouraged to complete their entry. by Sam Crichton Posted 26 Feb 06:05 PST 52 Super Series 2020 starts Monday 52 Super Series 2020 starts Monday The first ever visit to Cape Town by the circuit, and indeed the class As the ninth successive year of racing on the 52 Super Series opens Monday, racers on the world's leading grand prix monohull circuit are relishing a whole new set of challenges as two regattas on Cape Town's Table Bay raise the curtain on the season. by 52 Super Series Posted 26 Feb 05:39 PST Your Guide to Club Race Sails Your Guide to Club Race Sails Which sail is right for me? For a club racer, choosing the right sail and material comes down to your boat type, your fleet, and most important, your performance and durability expectations. by North Sails Posted 26 Feb 04:00 PST RS:X Windsurfing World Championships day 2 RS:X Windsurfing World Championships day 2 Wet and wild but Day 2 ended in sunshine Day 2 of the RS:X World Championships being held in Sorrento, Australia, started wet and ended wild as a front passed over Port Philip Bay bringing rain and strong winds. by RS:X Class Posted 26 Feb 03:30 PST Call for bids - 49er and 49erFX Sails Call for bids - 49er and 49erFX Sails The class is seeking to improve consistency and longevity of the sails The 49er class invites expressions of interest to design and build 49er and/or 49erFX sails for the 2021-2024 quadrennial. by Ben Remocker Posted 26 Feb 03:09 PST The Clipper Race Leg 5 - Race 7, Day 3 The Clipper Race Leg 5 - Race 7, Day 3 It's been a bumpy ride but the teams are making good progress Three days into Race 7: The Lakewood Hills, Zhuhai Race, the fleet has been beating upwind and heading north towards Virtual Mark Massey, named after Qingdao's First Mate Rhiannon. by Clipper Round the World Race Posted 26 Feb 03:08 PST ILCA Laser Radial Women's Championship day 4 ILCA Laser Radial Women's Championship day 4 Olympic Champion hits the front With all six qualifying races completed, the three pre-event favourites have established a clear lead at the 2020 ILCA Laser Radial World Championships being sailed at Sandringham in Melbourne. by Roger McMillan / Laser 2020 Media Posted 26 Feb 02:36 PST RORC Caribbean 600 day 2 race update RORC Caribbean 600 day 2 race update The north south divide By dusk on the second day of the RORC Caribbean 600, the entire monohull fleet in the race were at the northern most extremity of the course negotiating the chicane of islands; Saba, St. Barths, and St. Maarten. by Louay Habib Posted 25 Feb 23:38 PST Twelve teams line up for Youth Match Racing Worlds Twelve teams line up for Youth Match Racing Worlds Kiwi Nick Egnot-Johnson is the highest ranked skipper in the fleet. The Harken 2020 Youth Match Racing World Championship, gets underway at 10 am on Thursday 27th February at the Royal New Zealand Yacht Squadron, with the twelve best teams from around the globe vying for the world championship. by Andrew Delves, RNZYS Posted 25 Feb 23:24 PST Queensland 18-footer comeback Queensland 18-footer comeback Three-boat Queensland team of young sailors coming to the 2020 JJ Giltinan Will the three-boat Queensland team of young sailors coming to the 2020 JJ Giltinan 18ft Skiff Championship on Sydney Harbour next month (14-22 March), lead to a stronger challenge by Frank Quealey Posted 25 Feb 22:59 PST 2020 GKA Youth Kite World Tour update 2020 GKA Youth Kite World Tour update Say hello to Dingle elimination There have been some changes to the structure of the elimination process in competitions for both the Kite-Surf and Freestyle disciplines. by Kate Chandler Posted 25 Feb 14:27 PST YJA MS Amlin Gala Awards Dinner returns in 2020 YJA MS Amlin Gala Awards Dinner returns in 2020 You Could Be There! MS Amlin Boat Insurance are delighted to continue as title sponsor of the Yachting Journalists' Association's Yachtsman of the Year, Young Sailor of the Year and Young Blogger of the Year awards for 2020. by Chris Jones Posted 25 Feb 11:00 PST SailGP teams line up in Sydney SailGP teams line up in Sydney First round of practice races All seven SailGP teams were on the start line today in Sydney for the first round of practice races for the second season, including the winner of season one, Australia. by Nic Douglass Posted 25 Feb 10:00 PST 11 teams already registered for Worrell 1000 Race 11 teams already registered for Worrell 1000 Race 1000 miles of offshore sailing for the most daring and capable sailors They said it couldn't happen. They said that the Worrell would never again be the revered event it once was. So - the Organizing Authority, made up of former Worrell Competitors, Race Officials and a few "fans" started planning its comeback for 2019. by Beverley J Simmons Posted 25 Feb 09:39 PST