All happening here (and there) All happening here (and there) We looked at the Black Jack programme once before Back in 'Nothing wrong with your eyesight', we looked at the Black Jack programme for 2019. Evidently, there is absolutely nothing awry with Roy Disney's vision either, for he has snapped up the former Volvo 70 to become the latest Pyewacket. by John Curnow, Editor, Sail-World AUS Posted 21 Apr 15:00 PDT 505 Euro Cup Cannes overall 505 Euro Cup Cannes overall Quirk and Needham take the title Sailed at Yacht Club de Cannes, the final day of the Euro Cup Cannes was cancelled due to too much breeze, but the participants enjoyed some really tight competition throughout the regatta. by Michael Quirk Posted 21 Apr 12:58 PDT Hempel World Cup Series Genoa overall Hempel World Cup Series Genoa overall Brazil snapped up two gold medals on the final day Brazil snapped up two gold medals on the final day of the Hempel World Cup Series event in Genoa, Italy with Hungarian, Danish and Kiwi sailors claiming the remaining gold medals. by Daniel Smith, World Sailing Posted 21 Apr 12:30 PDT Melges 14 class update Melges 14 class update Spring Championship, Nationals, European circuit, Spring sale The time has come for the Melges 14 Spring Championship! Event No.2 of the Melges World League North American Division is one month away, May 18-19. The fleet is ready for the battle at Privateer Yacht Club in Chattanooga, Tennessee. by Melges Performance Sailboats Posted 21 Apr 08:33 PDT Transpac Tahiti Race 2020: Notice of Race issued Transpac Tahiti Race 2020: Notice of Race issued 16th edition has already attracted five entries Already five entries representing a broad range of boat types have signed on to compete in the 3570-mile voyage from Los Angeles to Papeete, first sailed in 1925. by Transpacific Yacht Club Posted 21 Apr 05:33 PDT Les Voiles de St. Barth Richard Mille day 6 Les Voiles de St. Barth Richard Mille day 6 A perfect 10 The 10th edition of Les Voiles de St. Barth Richard Mille delivered a perfect '10' across all categories: great breeze and challenging race courses, shoreside fun, and even three perfect scorelines within the nine classes racing by Laura Muma Posted 21 Apr 00:59 PDT 32nd Antigua Classic Yacht Regatta day 2 32nd Antigua Classic Yacht Regatta day 2 Mariella on the Butterfly Race Day Two of Antigua Classic Yacht Regatta, sponsored by LOCMAN, was once again blessed with vibrant sailing conditions on the beautiful southern coast of Antigua. by Louay Habib Posted 21 Apr 00:49 PDT 505 Euro Cup Cannes day 2 505 Euro Cup Cannes day 2 Ian Pinnell and Russ Clark holding third place With the wind increasing the PRO sent the fleet to shore after the first scheduled race as winds built to 30knots and sea conditions became too challenging even for the notoriously versatile 5o5. by Michael Quirk Posted 20 Apr 11:53 PDT Hempel World Cup Series Genoa day 6 Hempel World Cup Series Genoa day 6 First medals go to Australia, The Netherlands and Spain Odile van Aanholt and Marieke Jongens (NED) won the 49erFX Medal Race, moving up two places to win gold before Australian brothers David and Lachy Gilmour sealed the deal in the 49er. by Daniel Smith, World Sailing Posted 20 Apr 11:27 PDT Pata Negra looks toward yet another big adventure Pata Negra looks toward yet another big adventure Bringing offshore pedigree to the Transatlantic Race 2019 One of the most serious, privately campaigned British offshore race boats will be on the start line of the Transatlantic Race 2019 when the fleet sets sail from Newport, R.I., bound for Cowes, Isle of Wight, United Kingdom, on Tuesday, June 25. by James Boyd Posted 20 Apr 06:41 PDT North Sails Weekly Debrief North Sails Weekly Debrief World Champion Interview, 3Di NORDAC, How To, Client Testimonial Rombelli and crew triumph at the Melges 20 Worlds. Hear what they did to overcome a rough patch to turn around and win the championship. by North Sails Posted 20 Apr 04:00 PDT 32nd Antigua Classic Yacht Regatta day 1 32nd Antigua Classic Yacht Regatta day 1 World's largest privately-owned two-masted schooner wins its class The 32nd edition of Antigua Classic Yacht Regatta, sponsored by LOCMAN, is underway! The magnificent fleet enjoyed lavish trade wind racing along the beautiful south coast of Antigua. by Louay Habib Posted 20 Apr 01:03 PDT Les Voiles de St. Barth Richard Mille day 5 Les Voiles de St. Barth Richard Mille day 5 SHK Scallywag & Fujin win 2019 Record Trophies The breeze freshened back up to 18-21 knots for Friday's racing at the 10th edition of Les Voiles de St. Barth Richard Mille, and race organizers sent the Maxi and Multihull classes on a 34-nautical mile course to battle it out by Laura Muma Posted 19 Apr 18:23 PDT 505 Euro Cup Cannes day 1 505 Euro Cup Cannes day 1 Quirk and Needham lead 30 boat fleet The team of Michael Quirk and Tim Needham currently sit atop the leaderboard as day one of the 2019 505 Euro Cup kick off at Yacht Club de Cannes. After a postponement to allow the gusty 20-30 knot wind to moderate, three races were run. by Michael Quirk Posted 19 Apr 14:01 PDT Hempel World Cup Series Genoa day 5 Hempel World Cup Series Genoa day 5 Scene set for 49er, 49erFX and Nacra 17 Medal Races The fifth day of competition in Genoa saw a long awaited 6-9 knot steady western breeze arrive, ensuring that 41 of 42 races were completed. by Daniel Smith, World Sailing Posted 19 Apr 13:28 PDT Les Voiles de St. Barth Richard Mille day 4 Les Voiles de St. Barth Richard Mille day 4 The 'Thursday Day Off' A favorite day for the crews is the Thursday Day Off. A much deserved lay day after the first three intense days of racing, the sailors come together at Saint-Jean and the famous Nikki Beach restaurant to relax, enjoy, and have fun. by Laura Muma Posted 19 Apr 07:43 PDT Documentary: Bacardi Cup Invitational Regatta 2019 Documentary: Bacardi Cup Invitational Regatta 2019 Miami and Biscayne Bay showcased the best days of racing Six days of great racing in Miami deliver another epic of racing to crown the best teams in the J/70, Melges 24, Viper 640, Flying Tigers 7.5 and Star classes. by Rachele Vitello Posted 19 Apr 07:30 PDT Meet the Clipper Race skippers: Mark Burkes Meet the Clipper Race skippers: Mark Burkes "I love and loathe The Southern Ocean in equal measure" With all eleven Clipper 2019-20 Race Skippers now revealed, we are bringing you a closer introduction into their background and personalities, and what they might be like to race under on board. by Clipper Round the World Posted 19 Apr 07:00 PDT Antigua Classic Yacht Regatta: Single-handed race Antigua Classic Yacht Regatta: Single-handed race Skippers raced solo without the use of auto-pilot The Twentieth edition of the Single-Handed Race took place on the eve of Antigua Classic Yacht Regatta, sponsored by LOCMAN. Four days of full fleet racing at Antigua Classic Yacht Regatta will start tomorrow April 19. by Louay Habib Posted 19 Apr 06:14 PDT Third time not so lucky in Brisbane to Gladstone Third time not so lucky in Brisbane to Gladstone Around half an hour into the 2019 Brisbane to Gladstone Race, Mat Allen's Botin 52 lost her rig. Around half an hour into the 2019 Brisbane to Gladstone Race, Mat Allen's Botin 52 lost her rig. This has put paid to there hopes of securing a hat trick of overall wins in the event. by John Curnow Posted 18 Apr 22:04 PDT Hempel World Cup Series Genoa day 4 Hempel World Cup Series Genoa day 4 Hat-trick puts Dutch 49erFX team in pole position Odile van Aanholt and Marieke Jongens (NED) snapped up a hat trick of race wins in the 49erFX to propel themselves into pole position at the Hempel World Cup Series event in Genoa, Italy. by Daniel Smith, World Sailing Posted 18 Apr 10:51 PDT IMOCA annual general meeting: a thriving class IMOCA annual general meeting: a thriving class Antoine Mermod was reappointed as President The IMOCA class annual general meeting was held in Lorient on Tuesday 16th April in the presence of the skippers and their representatives. It was an opportunity to look at the measures that have been taken and to talk about current matters by IMOCA Globe Series Posted 18 Apr 10:04 PDT Bermuda Race opens HQ in Downtown Newport Bermuda Race opens HQ in Downtown Newport New Race Headquarters and Village will be established at Bowen's Wharf The Bermuda Race Organizing Committee announced today that the headquarters for the next running of the 635-mile Newport Bermuda Race will be centrally located on Newport's storied harbor. by Newport Bermuda Race Posted 18 Apr 09:31 PDT Meet the Clipper Race skippers: Seumas Kellock Meet the Clipper Race skippers: Seumas Kellock He will race around the world for the second time With all eleven Clipper 2019-20 Race Skippers now revealed, it's time to find out more about them as individuals. by Clipper Round the World Posted 18 Apr 09:00 PDT The Ocean Race: 'This is a special race' The Ocean Race: 'This is a special race' Kiwi Race veteran Tony Rae on working with Bianca Cook's NZ-flagged campaign Kiwi Race veteran Tony Rae on working with Bianca Cook's NZ-flagged campaign – and why The Ocean Race means so much to New Zealand. by Jonno Turner Posted 18 Apr 02:26 PDT Allen Brothers gains ISO 9001 accreditation Allen Brothers gains ISO 9001 accreditation Recognition for British company from the United Kingdom Accreditation Service The UK's leading manufacturer of performance sailing hardware, Allen Brothers, has recently undergone an audit to gain ISO 9001 certification, and as a result, the British company now has accreditation. by Ben Harden Posted 18 Apr 01:00 PDT Antigua Classic Yacht Regatta: Ready about Antigua Classic Yacht Regatta: Ready about Thirteen nations with oceans of blue water between them The 2019 fleet is in, representing thirteen nations with oceans of blue water between them. Every boat making its way to the contest has a story, some of which we've yet to hear. by Jan Hein Posted 17 Apr 23:25 PDT 2019 505 Euro Cup kicks off in Cannes 2019 505 Euro Cup kicks off in Cannes More than 30 boats are expected to compete The first leg of the 2019 505 Euro Cup commences this Friday at Yacht Club de Cannes and more than 30 boats are expected to compete. by Michael Quirk Posted 17 Apr 21:23 PDT Transpac: Top Kiwi racer USA bound Transpac: Top Kiwi racer USA bound Squadron Member Brian Petersen is setting off with his crew on Ran Tan II for the Transpac start RNZYS member Brian Petersen who owns the Elliott 50 Ran Tan II – a mainstay in Squadron club racing - will later this month set sail on a journey that will take him up to Los Angeles where they will compete in the famous Transpac Yacht Race. by Andrew Delves- RNZYS Posted 17 Apr 19:43 PDT Les Voiles de St. Barth Richard Mille day 3 Les Voiles de St. Barth Richard Mille day 3 Local knowledge pays off for Round Island Race For today's tricky Round the Island race at Les Voiles de St. Barth Richard Mille, local knowledge paid off for the race veterans that knew how to successfully navigate the challenges and opportunities on the 24 - 32 nautical mile courses by Laura Muma Posted 17 Apr 19:15 PDT The grind is on for Emirates Team NZ's sailors The grind is on for Emirates Team NZ's sailors Two years out from the 36th America's Cup and the grind is on for Emirates Team New Zealand's sailin Two years out from the 36th America's Cup and the grind is on for Emirates Team New Zealand's sailing team. by Emirates Team New Zealand Posted 17 Apr 15:04 PDT Sir Robin: 50 Year Golden Globe Anniversary plans Sir Robin: 50 Year Golden Globe Anniversary plans 22 April, 2019, marks an astounding 50 years A personal quest, inspired by Sir Francis Chichester's single-stop circumnavigation in 1967, Robin faced many challenges along his journey. by Clipper Race Posted 17 Apr 12:00 PDT Hempel World Cup Series Genoa day 3 Hempel World Cup Series Genoa day 3 The 67-boat fleet is split into blue and yellow for the qualification series Laser Radial racing commenced on the third day of competition at Hempel World Cup Series Genoa and Line Flem Høst (NOR) and Switzerland's Maud Jayet took the first race wins of the series to share an early lead. by Daniel Smith, World Sailing Posted 17 Apr 10:49 PDT 2019 RS:X European & Youth Europeans - Mallorca 2019 RS:X European & Youth Europeans - Mallorca 333 competitors coming from 41 different nations The 2019 RS:X Windsurfing European and Youth European Championships & Open Trophy closed with four scintillating medal races held in near perfect conditions in Mallorca, Spain. by RS:X Class Posted 17 Apr 09:21 PDT 2019 Melges 24 North Americans preview 2019 Melges 24 North Americans preview It is anticipated that 50 or more teams will race at Grand Traverse YC 2019 Melges 24 North American Championship (NAC) hosted by the Grand Traverse Yacht Club (GTYC) in Traverse City, Mich. taking place August 15-18, has climbed to an impressive 36 teams registered several months in advance of the entry deadline. by IM24CA Posted 17 Apr 09:08 PDT WMRT World Championship final skippers announced WMRT World Championship final skippers announced List of world class sailors features three former match racing world champions The 2018-2019 WMRT Championship Final will conclude the extended 2018 WMRT season as announced last month. The winner of the event will be crowned 2018-2019 Match Racing World Champion as sanctioned by World Sailing by World Match Racing Tour Posted 17 Apr 05:53 PDT 6 become 8 as RS21s take on Charleston Race Week 6 become 8 as RS21s take on Charleston Race Week Eight of the keelboats battle in challenging conditions On Thursday afternoon Sail22, the RS21 delivery partner for North America, greeted eight charter crews as they headed out in 11-17 knots to practice in the notoriously tough conditions Charleston Harbour provides. by Vikki Payne, RS Sailing Posted 17 Apr 04:00 PDT 2019 RS:X European & Youth Europeans day 5 2019 RS:X European & Youth Europeans day 5 Dutch dominate European medal races Medal race day at the RS:X Europeans and Youth Europeans turned into a blast around Palma bay as Mallorca turned it on to end the championships in epic fashion. by Bas Edmonds Posted 17 Apr 03:03 PDT RS:X Europeans podium sailors set to compete RS:X Europeans podium sailors set to compete At the 2019 Medemblik Regatta The RS:X European Champions Lilian de Geus, Kiran Badloe and Fabien Pianazza will compete at the Medemblik Regatta in May. Badloe's biggest rival and training partner, Dorian van Rijsselberge, came in second at the Europeans. by Medemblik Regatta Posted 17 Apr 02:46 PDT Les Voiles de St. Barth Richard Mille day 2 Les Voiles de St. Barth Richard Mille day 2 Patterns and protests in a Caribbean-perfect easterly Day Two delivered a Caribbean-perfect easterly 15-17 knots for the 10th edition of Les Voiles de St. Barth Richard Mille for the 1,000+ sailors to complete one distance race between 21 - 34 miles dependent upon their class. by Laura Muma Posted 16 Apr 18:44 PDT