Reflections on a life afloat: 'rounding the world Reflections on a life afloat: 'rounding the world My first 'round the world trip on a wire As a first-year junior sailor, I had a weird and irrational fear of capsizing dinghies during sailing lessons. by David Schmidt Posted 11 Aug 08:00 PDT Clipper Round the World Race finish reflections Clipper Round the World Race finish reflections The day that can seem an age away or seem to be zooming up far too quickly Race Finish, the day that can seem an age away, after an exhausting watch in the Southern Ocean, or seem to be zooming up far too quickly when there's just a few races to go. by Clipper Round the World Race Posted 12 Aug 03:15 PDT Planet Sail Episode 5 Planet Sail Episode 5 Onboard the Spirit 111, Vendée Arctique and RS Pulse 58 Earlier this year in Episode 3 we went to see Spirit Yachts on the east coast of the UK. While we were there we took a look at the stunning Spirit 111 as she slipped into the water and said we'd report back once she was sailing. by Matt Sheahan Posted 12 Aug 02:30 PDT Battle to secure pole position in kitefoil line-up Battle to secure pole position in kitefoil line-up 2024 Olympics cycle kicks-off at Europeans Years of hard toil to develop a new hydrofoil that will win out in the fight to become the weapon of choice at kiting's debut at the Paris 2024 Olympics will be put to the test in earnest for the first time at next week's Formula Kite Europeans in Poland. by International Kiteboarding Association Posted 11 Aug 23:02 PDT Ida Lewis Distance Race: Record-breaking entries Ida Lewis Distance Race: Record-breaking entries The race starts on a Saturday rather than its traditional start on Friday The race, in its 16th year, is hosted by Ida Lewis Yacht Club and starts off Fort Adams at 11 am. Because of CDC guidelines, the skippers' meeting - typically held at the Club - will be held on the water at 10:15 a.m. (broadcast on VHF Channel 79A). by Barby MacGowan Posted 11 Aug 14:02 PDT Introducing the Henri-Lloyd Racing Club Introducing the Henri-Lloyd Racing Club Bringing sailors together through communities in novel and innovative ways Sailing thrives through communities and, in this time of social distancing, bringing people together through communities in novel and innovative ways helps us all bond when other methods may not be possible. by Henri-Lloyd Racing Club Posted 11 Aug 04:34 PDT Maxi Yacht Rolex Cup set to go ahead Maxi Yacht Rolex Cup set to go ahead Relaunching big boat racing in the Med Organised by the Yacht Club Costa Smeralda in conjunction with the International Maxi Association and supported from the outset by Rolex, this will be 31st running of the Maxi Yacht Rolex Cup. by James Boyd / International Maxi Association Posted 10 Aug 10:48 PDT Move faster with Henri-Lloyd M-Race Move faster with Henri-Lloyd M-Race Hardly feel you're wearing it Engineered from a new GORE-TEX® technology, Infinium. 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Updated with several top videos and some new images (American Magic) from the afternoon. by Richard Gladwell/Sail-World.com/NZ Posted 10 Aug 05:42 PDT GC32 Racing Tour focuses on Riva del Garda GC32 Racing Tour focuses on Riva del Garda Holding a single event for 2020 out of the popular sailing mecca Riva del Garda is located in the province of Trentino which suffered only 5% of the number of COVID-19 cases compared to its neighbour Lombardy, the Italian epicentre for the pandemic. by GC32 Racing Tour Media Posted 10 Aug 05:14 PDT Highfield Boats reveals all-new 2021 Sport range Highfield Boats reveals all-new 2021 Sport range This latest collection of high performance aluminium RIBs has been ten years in development Leading aluminium RIB manufacturer Highfield Boats has revealed the first images of the company's much anticipated 2021 Sport range. by Highfield Boats Co Ltd Posted 9 Aug 23:15 PDT North Sails Weekly Debrief North Sails Weekly Debrief Engine Above the deck, Choosing your Sailmaker, Improve your tacks Each IMOCA inventory is unique to their skipper, boat and rig plan. The North Sails team in France enlightens us on tailor-made solutions to compete at the highest level. by North Sails Posted 9 Aug 22:36 PDT 2020 Melges 24 European Sailing Series overall 2020 Melges 24 European Sailing Series overall A sparkling final day takes Altea to the top Sparkling final for the Melges 24 European Sailing Series regatta in Torbole, where a fleet of sixteen boats from seven nations has completed a series of eight races to crown the winner of the first event of the 2020 season. by IM24CA Posted 9 Aug 18:11 PDT The elephant in the room The elephant in the room Time is a very different commodity now, almost Dali-esque, actually. Last year, in what seems like a long time ago, in a galaxy far, far away… Whoops wrong train of thought there. At any rate, time is a very different commodity now, almost Dali-esque, actually. by John Curnow, Editor, Sail-World AUS Posted 9 Aug 15:00 PDT World Sailing Presidential Newsletter: July 2020 World Sailing Presidential Newsletter: July 2020 Back to (the new) normal For some time now, we have been talking about the "reopening of society" and the "post COVID-19 world." As we are seeing, the world is making considerable progress; of course, with each country going at its own pace. by Kim Andersen, President World Sailing Posted 9 Aug 11:30 PDT Highlights of 30 years of America's Cup commentary Highlights of 30 years of America's Cup commentary The Voice of the America's Cup - highlights reel covering 34 years of commentary Peter "PJ" Montgomery will be inducted into the America's Cup Hall of Fame in March 2021 - and is just the third "chronicler" to be admitted. Here's a series of audio clips from the 1992 LV and America's Cups through to the 2017 win, plus an image gallery by Richard Gladwell/Sail-World.com/nz Posted 8 Aug 22:02 PDT 2020 Melges 24 European Sailing Series day 2 2020 Melges 24 European Sailing Series day 2 Be ready for an exciting final in Torbole Another day of light breeze in Torbole, but there is no lack of competition on the race course of the Melges 24 fleet, currently sailing for the first event of the Melges 24 European Sailing Series and Act 2 of the Italian Melges24Tour. by IM24CA Posted 8 Aug 19:11 PDT Vendée Globe 2020: Meet Arnaud Boissières Vendée Globe 2020: Meet Arnaud Boissières Aiming to be the first sailor ever to finish four back-to-back Vendée Globes He is aiming to be the first sailor ever to finish four back-to-back Vendée Globe races. He was inspired to take up sailing by a visit to Les Sables d'Olonne to see the start of the first ever race when he was fighting childhood leukaemia. by Vendee Globe Posted 8 Aug 03:00 PDT Race on! The VX Race PFD has your back Race on! The VX Race PFD has your back Designed specifically for active sailing and maximum comfort Introducing the Vaikobi VX Race PFD, designed specifically for active sailing and maximum comfort in a sleek minimal profile. by Vaikobi Posted 8 Aug 01:00 PDT 2020 Melges 24 European Sailing Series day 1 2020 Melges 24 European Sailing Series day 1 Corinthian teams rule in day one in Torbole Racing kicks off for the first event of the Melges 24 European Sailing Series in Torbole and, with light Ora wind from the South, the fleet completes three races that bring to the top of the standings the Corinthian crew of Taki 4 by Marco Zammarchi by IM24CA Posted 7 Aug 19:47 PDT America's Cup Rialto: Out of sight in the Paddock America's Cup Rialto: Out of sight in the Paddock Circuit training in The Paddock, wind pressure affects dry tacks and gybes, dodging a 30-40kt squall American Magic's Defiant left their base around 1030hrs on a fast 10nm foil-borne around for another training session out on Course E - between Eastern Beach and Waiheke Island, otherwise known as "The Paddock". by Richard Gladwell/Sail-World.com/NZ Posted 7 Aug 19:35 PDT Heads, Shoulders, Hands and Feet Heads, Shoulders, Hands and Feet It's the little things that make the biggest difference It's the little things that make the biggest difference to how you get on out there on the water. Gloves, boots, headwear, each needs to work for your climate, your sport and your personal preference. We're on hand to help you get it right. by Rooster Posted 7 Aug 09:00 PDT Inside Melges: The August Issue Inside Melges: The August Issue The first Melges 15 fleets are popping up The first Melges 15 fleets are popping up across the country with boats being delivered weekly! Dirk Richter sent us this month's cover photo of his new boat in Colorado. by Melges Performance Sailboats Posted 7 Aug 07:04 PDT Musto opens first US store in Annapolis Musto opens first US store in Annapolis Showcasing wider technical sailing and marine lifestyle offering The world's leading premium technical sailing brand, Musto, has today welcomed visitors to its first ever US store in America's sailing capital of Annapolis, Maryland. by Musto Posted 7 Aug 07:00 PDT WMRT amends 2020 World Championship format WMRT amends 2020 World Championship format Format will ensure the championship remains fair and open for skippers and teams Organisers of the World Match Racing Tour have announced there will not be a World Tour leader-board for 2020 due to current travel restrictions from the Covid-19 pandemic preventing many competitors from attending events. by World Match Racing Tour Posted 7 Aug 06:20 PDT Maritimo X50R: It's neither a letter nor a number… Maritimo X50R: It's neither a letter nor a number… …and in a lot of ways it is not about both either. …and in a lot of ways it is not about both either. What it is all about is not the top speed of 35 knots, but maybe it is about its cruising speed of nearly 31 knots. by John Curnow, Global Editor, Powerboat-World.com Posted 6 Aug 18:28 PDT SailGP announces addition of New Zealand team SailGP announces addition of New Zealand team Peter Burling and Blair Tuke join the league's second season Olympic gold medalists and defending America's Cup champions Peter Burling and Blair Tuke will join SailGP starting in the league's second season as part of the newly formed New Zealand SailGP Team. by SailGP Posted 6 Aug 13:32 PDT Kicking off Oakcliff's offshore season Kicking off Oakcliff's offshore season Doug Shannon wins Grade 5 event Last weekend, Oakcliff hosted August Grade 5 event, won by long-time Oakcliff match racer Doug Shannon. This was the finale to Oakcliff's Inshore Match Racing program and it saw two boats crewed by trainees who performed above and beyond. by Oakcliff Sailing Posted 6 Aug 10:39 PDT Melges 24 European Sailing Series starts tomorrow Melges 24 European Sailing Series starts tomorrow It's eventually time to be back racing, at Garda It's eventually time to be back racing for the international Melges 24 fleet that, after a long break imposed by the delays of the pandemic, is now ready to gather crews from several countries in Italy, Garda Lake. by IM24CA Posted 6 Aug 08:58 PDT US Sailing announces Reach Youth Engagement Grants US Sailing announces Reach Youth Engagement Grants Awarded to Programs in Midwest, Pacific Northwest Sailing centers in the Midwest and Pacific Northwest have been awarded Youth Engagement Grants by US Sailing's Reach Initiative. by US Sailing Posted 6 Aug 08:25 PDT Marskeel supplies ballast in all shapes and sizes Marskeel supplies ballast in all shapes and sizes small ballasting additions of a few pounds to complete ballasting projects of a million pounds or mo Serving the commercial, naval, and private marine industries, MarsKeel can assist in projects ranging from small ballasting additions of a few pounds to complete ballasting projects of a million pounds or more. by William Souter, MarsKeel Posted 6 Aug 08:18 PDT One year to go to 49th Rolex Fastnet Race One year to go to 49th Rolex Fastnet Race A new era will begin as Cherbourg hosts the finish line Rolex Fastnet Race will set sail from Cowes bound for the Fastnet Rock as usual, but then, once the boats have rounded Bishop Rock, they will, for the first time in the history, point their bows towards Cherbourg, the new finish for RORC's premier event. by James Boyd / RORC Posted 6 Aug 05:09 PDT Montgomery & Baird for America's Cup Hall of Fame Montgomery & Baird for America's Cup Hall of Fame Peter Montgomery and Ed Baird will be inducted into the America's Cup Hall of Fame in March 2021 The Herreshoff Marine Museum / America's Cup Hall of Fame welcomes Peter Montgomery and Ed Baird to the America's Cup Hall of Fame as inductees for the Class of 2021. by Herreshoff Marine Museum / America's Cup HoF Posted 6 Aug 03:35 PDT America's Cup Rialto: Defiant's 'glamour day' America's Cup Rialto: Defiant's 'glamour day' After a batten failure, American Magic headed back out for a three hour plus sail on a 'glamour day' After losing an hour or so through gear failure, American Magic headed back out onto the Waitemata for a training session out on Course E - between Eastern Beach and Waiheke Island, otherwise known as "The Paddock". by Richard Gladwell/Sail-World.com/NZ Posted 6 Aug 03:20 PDT How will they set the (dis) comfort cursor? How will they set the (dis) comfort cursor? The challenges of trying to live and run a foiling IMOCA to the maximum After finishing second in the Vendée-Arctique-Les Sables d'Olonne race Charlie Dalin pulled no punches when he described the challenges of trying to live and to operate to the maximum on board his foiler APIVIA. by Vendee Globe Posted 6 Aug 01:23 PDT World Sailing AGM to be held electronically World Sailing AGM to be held electronically Plus nominations are open for election of Board of Directors World Sailing will hold its 2020 Annual General Meeting (AGM) and General Assembly electronically, due to the global challenges caused by the COVID-19 pandemic. by World Sailing Posted 5 Aug 11:54 PDT Atlantic Crossing OBR Report #1 Atlantic Crossing OBR Report #1 Onboard update from Amory as the team closes out their third day at sea Onboard update from Amory Ross as the team closes out their third day at sea for their Atlantic crossing training sail from France to Newport, RI. by 11th Hour Racing Posted 5 Aug 09:31 PDT Mirabaud Sailing Video of the Century jury named Mirabaud Sailing Video of the Century jury named Special edition will reward the best films from 2000 to today! Two women and four men make up the international jury of the Mirabaud Sailing Video of the Century: Ludovica Anti, Martina Orsini, Rob Peake, Gary Jobson, Nicolas Mirabaud and Rob Faris. by Mirabaud Sailing Video Award Posted 5 Aug 08:11 PDT David Sussmann debriefs the Pure Ocean Challenge David Sussmann debriefs the Pure Ocean Challenge A Q&A with David Sussmann about his experiences in the 2020 Pure Ocean Challenge I checked in with David Sussmann, founder of Pure Ocean, via email, to learn more about his experiences, observations, and data-collection efforts during the 2020 Pure Ocean Challenge. by David Schmidt Posted 5 Aug 08:00 PDT Zhik appoints Plastimo as distributor Zhik appoints Plastimo as distributor To expand trading in France, Belgium and the French domestic territories Zhik is proud to announce a collaboration with Plastimo, the prestigious marine industry safety manufacturer and equipment wholesaler, as their new distributor for France, Belgium and the French domestic territories. by Liz Rushall Posted 5 Aug 01:00 PDT