In memoriam In memoriam 20th anniversary of the infamous, and tragic 1998 Sydney to Hobart This year marks the 20th anniversary of the infamous, and tragic 1998 Sydney to Hobart Yacht Race. A lot has changed since then, from boat design to safety procedures, and so thankfully there has not been a repeat. by John Curnow, Editor, Sail-World AUS Posted 16 Dec 13:00 PST 2018 Sail Melbourne International overall 2018 Sail Melbourne International overall Olympians secure medals on day 4 After challenging race disruptions over the four-day event, caused by the current weather system sitting over Australia's east coast, it was a welcome finish for the close to 400 competitors from all across Australia and from 18 countries. by Cora Zillich Posted 16 Dec 03:50 PST 18ft Skiff NSW Championship race 4 18ft Skiff NSW Championship race 4 An awesome display of power sailing by the Smeg team The Smeg 18ft Skiff team of Michael Coxon, Ricky Bridge and Mike McKensey gave an awesome display of power sailing as they tamed the 25-knot, gusting to 30-knots, North East wind to take out Race 4 of the NSW 18ft Skiff Championship on Sydney Harbour. by Frank Quealey Posted 15 Dec 23:45 PST GKA Kite-Surf World Tour Torquay, Round 7 day 4 GKA Kite-Surf World Tour Torquay, Round 7 day 4 GKA KSWT Australia Men's single full action finals and women's result It was another early start this morning as the men rigged up in the dark preparing for a 06:00 AM kick off at Point Danger. The wind was more side shore than yesterday with a slightly improved swell angle as well which made for some decent conditions by Matt Pearce Posted 15 Dec 16:22 PST A great Rhum A great Rhum 40th anniversary proved to be a memorable edition The 40th anniversary Route du Rhum-Destination Guadeloupe proved to be a memorable edition, with big crowds turning out in Saint Malo to see the record fleet of 123 boats in six divisions start the 3,542-nautical mile race to Pointe-à-Pitre. by Route du Rhum-Destination Guadeloupe Posted 15 Dec 12:55 PST Nassau Cup Ocean Race Nassau Cup Ocean Race Overall standings in the Islands in the Stream Series will be determined by ORC scoring Coral Reef YC, Nassau YC and Storm Trysail Club hosted the Nassau Cup Ocean Race from Miami to Nassau, Bahamas being the first Islands in the Stream Series event for the 2018-19 season. by J/44 Kenai Posted 15 Dec 06:47 PST 2018 Sail Melbourne International day 3 2018 Sail Melbourne International day 3 Australian Sailing Team sailors in medal positions ahead of final day It was another late day of sailing on the penultimate day of Sail Melbourne International (13-16 December 2018) with only the Finn, Nacra 17/15, Opti and BicTechno classes getting some racing in. by Cora Zillich Posted 15 Dec 06:39 PST North Sails Weekly Debrief North Sails Weekly Debrief RORC Transatlantic, Minden in the news, RC44 Season Champs, Superyacht Hub Clients race 3,000 miles from Lanzarote to Grenada, winning five divisions and a new race record. by North Sails Posted 15 Dec 04:00 PST "The Ocean Race" is born in Paris "The Ocean Race" is born in Paris Good progress was made and celebrated in Paris this week Good progress was made and celebrated in Paris this week with IMOCA ratifying a version of their class rule for fully crewed events. “We intend to issue the Notice of Race and open the entry period in the coming days ” - Richard Brisius by The Ocean Race media Posted 15 Dec 02:09 PST Volvo Ocean Race retitled for 2021 edition Volvo Ocean Race retitled for 2021 edition Further details revealed about The Ocean Race, the son and heir of the Volvo Ocean Race In the Espace 2000 at Paris' annual Salon Nautic further details about The Ocean Race, the son and heir of the Volvo Ocean Race, were announced by co-owners Richard Brisius and Johan Salén long time partners in Atlant Racing by Tip & Shaft Posted 15 Dec 00:56 PST Ocean Respect Racing by Il Duce Ocean Respect Racing by Il Duce Back in the day, there were literally just a handful of women in ocean racing. Back in the day, there were literally just a handful of women in ocean racing. I know this because I knew them all. by John Curnow, Editor, Sail-World AUS Posted 14 Dec 15:14 PST 2018 Sail Melbourne International day 2 2018 Sail Melbourne International day 2 Four seasons in one day at day two Season's Greetings was the theme at day two of Sail Melbourne International 2018, with sailors battling the elements of sun, rain, not enough and then too much wind on Port Phillip today. by Cora Zillich Posted 14 Dec 13:38 PST Yanmar principal partner for Dragon Gold Cup 2019 Yanmar principal partner for Dragon Gold Cup 2019 The Dutch Dragon Class Association is proud to announce a high value partnership with YANMAR Co. Ltd The Dutch Dragon Class Association has entered into cooperation with Yanmar, the Japan based industrial equipment manufacturer, for the company to be the principal partner during the Dragon Gold Cup Event 2019. by Fiona Brown Posted 14 Dec 06:52 PST J/44 wins Palm Beach “Race to the Buffet” J/44 wins Palm Beach “Race to the Buffet” Kenai leads SORC Islands In the Stream Series Elapsed time records fell in the Wirth M. Munroe Ocean Race to Palm Beach, the second event of the 2018-19 SORC Islands in the Stream Series, the fabled Miami to Palm Beach "Race to the Buffet" wrapped up with one of the best feasts in sailing. by J/Boats Posted 14 Dec 06:32 PST J/99 world debut at Paris International Boat Show J/99 world debut at Paris International Boat Show J/99 on display in Hall 1 / Stand 1 G62 The much anticipated introduction of the extraordinary J/99 shorthanded offshore speedster will be taking place at the famous "Salon Nautique", a.k.a. the Paris International Boat Show by J/Boats Posted 14 Dec 05:54 PST Clagett/Oakcliff Match Race Clinic & Regatta 2019 Clagett/Oakcliff Match Race Clinic & Regatta 2019 To be held September 20-22 at Sagamore Yacht Club It has been confirmed that the fourth annual Clagett/Oakcliff Match Race Clinic and Regatta for sailors with disabilities will be held September 20-22, 2019. Hosting the clinic and regatta for the second year will be the Sagamore Yacht Club in Oyster Bay. by Sam Crichton Posted 14 Dec 05:33 PST 18ft Skiff 'Supercup' in Sydney 18ft Skiff 'Supercup' in Sydney Many past JJ Giltinan (world) champions return for one day only Following a day of consistent rain, a brief thunderstorm, low visibility and light winds, the inaugural Australian 18 Footers League 18ft Skiff Supercup races got under way in poor sailing conditions, but the weather improved. by Frank Quealey Posted 14 Dec 01:55 PST Mothquito nominated best design Foiling Awards Mothquito nominated best design Foiling Awards Foiling Awards, the greatest recognition a foiling boat can achieve worldwide Foiling Awards, organised by Foiling Week, are the greatest recognition a foiling boat can achieve worldwide. by Mothquito Foiling Catamaran Posted 13 Dec 22:40 PST 2.4mR CanAm Championship Series 2.4mR CanAm Championship Series Dee Smith wins North American and National 2.4mR Titles While most of the U.S.A. was getting smacked by an early taste of wintry weather and unseasonably cold temperatures, the conditions were more than ideal for sailors in the 2.4 Meter class as they kicked off the 2019 CanAm Championship Series by Jan Harley Posted 13 Dec 22:28 PST American Magic opens Base at Port of Pensacola American Magic opens Base at Port of Pensacola A large and protected flat water training venue in Florida New York Yacht Club American Magic, U.S. Challenger for the 36th America's Cup, today announced that the Port of Pensacola will serve as the team's winter training base in late 2018 and early 2019. The team was formed in 2017 to win the America's Cup. by Will Ricketson Posted 13 Dec 13:59 PST Tokyo 2020 US Sailing Olympic sailing trials Tokyo 2020 US Sailing Olympic sailing trials Selection procedures for the 2020 U.S. Olympic Sailing Team released US Sailing Olympic Sailing Committee (OSC) has released the selection procedures for the 2020 U.S. Olympic Sailing Team. The Games of the XXXII Olympiad will take place from July 24 through August 9, 2020. by Brittney Manning Posted 13 Dec 06:30 PST Record entries for Transpac 50 Record entries for Transpac 50 And a new Corinthian Trophy Race Managers at the Transpacific Yacht Club are pleased to announce that next July's 50th biennial edition of the 2225-mile Transpac race from Los Angeles to Honolulu has set a new record of 82 entries to date. by Transpacific Yacht Club Posted 13 Dec 05:08 PST North Sails - Our Gift To You North Sails - Our Gift To You 25% off clothing until 18th December Shop for Christmas gifts with 25% off the North Sails Collection, and get free shipping and free returns. Shop by Tuesday 18th December, and receive your new items before Christmas! by North Sails Posted 13 Dec 04:00 PST 2018 Sail Melbourne International day 1 2018 Sail Melbourne International day 1 No zombie cyclone can stop sailors at Sail Melbourne On the first day of 2018 Sail Melbourne International, Melbourne's weather presented itself from a challenging side with the day starting out in rainy, windy and ever-changing conditions, requiring a lot of patience from sailors and race management alike. by Elizabeth Sersta Posted 13 Dec 03:09 PST Mr America's Cup gives blessing to new Challenger Mr America's Cup gives blessing to new Challenger Stars & Stripes will once again be on the America's Cup startline in Auckland Auckland and indeed America's Cup fans around the world will once again see the Stars & Stripes team contesting the most prestigious trophy in Sailing. "Mr America's Cup" has given his blessing to the new team representing the Long Beach Yacht Club. by Richard Gladwell/Sail-World NZ Posted 13 Dec 01:56 PST The IMOCA class continues to push forward The IMOCA class continues to push forward 2019 looks like being an exciting, action-packed year with six races The IMOCA class held its annual general meeting on Tuesday 11th December in Paris. This gathering enabled the class to present its appraisal of what was a very positive 2018 season coming to a climax with an outstanding edition of the Route du Rhum by IMOCA Globe Series Posted 13 Dec 01:28 PST Clipper Race crew claims National Yachting Award Clipper Race crew claims National Yachting Award Simon DuBois has been announced as Québec Sailor of the Year Quebecan Clipper 2017-18 Race crew member Simon DuBois, who raced around the world on board the Visit Seattle team yacht, has been announced as Québec Sailor of the Year. by Clipper Round the World Posted 12 Dec 23:15 PST SOLAS Big Boat Challenge wrap for 2018 SOLAS Big Boat Challenge wrap for 2018 Nic Douglass catches up on all the action What a day it was this year for the Grinders Coffee SOLAS Big Boat Challenge! by Nic Douglass Posted 12 Dec 22:37 PST Training injury puts Am Cup champ out of classic Training injury puts Am Cup champ out of classic Twice America's Cup champion, Jimmy Spithill has incurred an elbow tendon injury Twice America's Cup champion, Jimmy Spithill has incurred an elbow tendon injury while preparing for Rolex Sydney Hobart Yacht Race on Comanche 100 by Di Pearson/RSHYR Media Posted 12 Dec 18:09 PST GGR Day 164: Storm threatens Istvan Kopar GGR Day 164: Storm threatens Istvan Kopar Storm threatens Istvan Kopar As French race leader Jean-Luc Van Den Heede works to protect his shrinking lead over 2nd placed Dutch rival Mark Slats, the focus is once more on a violent storm in the Southern Ocean that looks likely to overtake 4th placed American/Hungarian Istvan by Barry Pickthall, Golden Globe Race Posted 12 Dec 16:55 PST Second America's Cup Challenge has AC75 in build Second America's Cup Challenge has AC75 in build Stars & Stripes Team USA will once again sail in Auckland The second US team now accepted as a Challenger for the America's Cup has been working on a challenge for over a year - predating Emirates Team New Zealand's win in Bermuda on June 26, 2017 by Richard Gladwell, Sail-World.com/nz Posted 12 Dec 13:00 PST Stars & Stripes Team USA joins 36th America's Cup Stars & Stripes Team USA joins 36th America's Cup First all-American entry in over 15 years to compete for Auld Mug Long Beach Yacht Club announced today that its entry, Stars & Stripes Team USA, has formally been accepted by the Defender and Royal New Zealand Yacht Squadron as the fifth Challenger of the 36th America's Cup. by Jordan Kelly Posted 12 Dec 11:00 PST Last chance Sail Sale at P&B Last chance Sail Sale at P&B 15% off all sails and covers ends New Year's Eve! 15% off all sails and covers ends 31.12.18 so HURRY and get your orders in now to take advantage of this fantastic deal and avoid disappointment. by P&B Posted 12 Dec 04:00 PST RORC Transatlantic Race: Cracking beers in Grenada RORC Transatlantic Race: Cracking beers in Grenada Sirius, Black Sheep and Xtra Staerk have joined the role of honour Stephane Bry's Sirius completed the podium for the Class40 Division, finishing in an elapsed time of 16 days 08 hrs 33 mins and 26 secs. French Canadian Stephane Bry is no stranger to Grenada and he was delighted to return having finished the race. by Louay Habib / RORC Posted 12 Dec 02:30 PST 18ft Skiffs 'Supercup' 2018 preview 18ft Skiffs 'Supercup' 2018 preview Some of 18ft Skiff's past greatest sailors will make a return to the 18s on Friday Some of 18ft Skiffs past greatest sailors will make a return to the 18s on Friday, December 14, when the Australian 18 Footers League will stage the inaugural 'Supercup' on Sydney Harbour. by Frank Quealey Posted 12 Dec 01:23 PST Olympians flock to Sail Melbourne Olympians flock to Sail Melbourne Featuring the world's best Olympic, Para-sailing and Youth Sailors A selection of the world's best sailors has assembled at Melbourne's Royal Brighton Yacht Club this week to contest the 2018 edition of Sail Melbourne International (SMI) starting tomorrow, Thursday, 13 December 2018. by Michael Martin Posted 12 Dec 01:18 PST Beth Moreley Images from the Big Boat Challenge Beth Moreley Images from the Big Boat Challenge Photographer Beth Moreley delivered these wonderful images from the Big Boat Challenge Photographer Beth Morley was out on Sydney Harbour for the Grinders SOLAS Big Boat Challenge and turned in this gallery of the participants. by John Curnow Posted 12 Dec 00:46 PST Il Duce and the big boats Il Duce and the big boats Not only did Winning Appliances get the overall win in yesterday's SOLAS Big Boat Challenge... Not only did Winning Appliances get the overall win in yesterday's SOLAS Big Boat Challenge on Sydney Harbour, Il Duce aka Andrea Francolini left us with a wonderful follow up to The Kite Douse from Monday. by John Curnow Posted 11 Dec 15:47 PST Grinders SOLAS Big Boat Challenge Grinders SOLAS Big Boat Challenge Winning Appliances, on only their first outing, took out Overall Winner of the event. Winning Appliances, on only their first outing, took out Overall Winner of the event. by Bow Caddy Media Posted 11 Dec 14:49 PST RS Aeros at the Sanford Sailfest Regatta RS Aeros at the Sanford Sailfest Regatta Round 1 of the RS Aero US Winter Series, in Florida The RS Aero fleet at Sanford Sailfest had 13 RS Aeros, making them the largest fleet this year. Four sailors were from the north-east, five Aero owners were from south-eastern states and four were testing before buying. by RS Aero International Class Association Posted 11 Dec 13:27 PST