America's Cup: Ainslie explains spectacular splash America's Cup: Ainslie explains spectacular splash Britannia's helmsman, Ben Ainslie talks through the spectacular AC75 splashdown On February 1,in Cagliari, Sardinia, INEOS Team UK's Britannia performed a series of spectacular manoeuvres, before spinning out - all captured on video from the chase boat. Britannia's helmsman, Ben Ainslie talks through the incident by Richard Gladwell, Sail-World NZ Posted 6 Apr 21:15 PDT America's Cup: Brits chase Boarding Pass for NZ America's Cup: Brits chase Boarding Pass for NZ INEOS Team UK are now focussed firmly on the upcoming America's Cup in New Zealand It has been a tumultuous month for Sir Ben Ainslie's INEOS Team UK, just 12 months out from the 2021 America's Cup, winning the SailGP Sydney before having a planned three month training session in Sardinia foreshortened by the coronavirus. by Richard Gladwell, Sail-World.com/nz Posted 6 Apr 18:05 PDT 75th Block Island Race rescheduled 75th Block Island Race rescheduled Storm Trysail Club moves the race to June 19th Storm Trysail Club has been monitoring conditions since our last communication about the 75th Block Island Race. At this time we have decided to postpone the start from May 22nd to Friday, June 19. by Storm Trysail Club Posted 7 Apr 04:50 PDT Marine Auctions April Online Auction and News Marine Auctions April Online Auction and News Including Boats, Freehold Marina Berths, Freehold Moor and Stores Please find details of our April Online Auction below which includes Boats, Freehold Marina Berths, Freehold Moor and Stores and an unreserved leasehold Marina Berth, all located in South East Queensland. by Adrian Seiffert Posted 6 Apr 22:30 PDT 505 World Championship 2020 in Sweden cancelled 505 World Championship 2020 in Sweden cancelled Update from Class President Michel Quirk The International 5O5 Class has been the latest to cancel the 2020 World Championship. Class President Michel Quirk said "We are in challenging but temporary times." by Michael Quirk Posted 6 Apr 21:24 PDT 2020 J/70 Worlds postponed to August 2021 2020 J/70 Worlds postponed to August 2021 To be hosted by California Yacht Club to August 7-15 The International J/70 Class Association has been closely monitoring the worldwide developments in the COVID-19 pandemic. On April 2, Int'l J/70 Executive Committee met specifically in regard to the upcoming World Championship to be held July 25-August 1. by Julie & Chris Howell Posted 6 Apr 05:32 PDT MailASail 2021 OSTAR TWOSTAR MailASail 2021 OSTAR TWOSTAR New start date set for the event The Royal Western Yacht Club of England announce the rescheduling of their MailASail OSTAR TWOSTAR that was postponed in 2020 due to the Covid 19 virus, to a new date of 9th May 2021. by Neil Dunkley, Race Director Posted 6 Apr 04:44 PDT Building something that is pointy at both ends Building something that is pointy at both ends Do you need a trimaran... and a proa... and a rowing boat? Andy Ford shares a boat-building process which began with a very complicated brief. It seems he wanted three or maybe four boats, but felt he should build just one hull... by Andy Ford Posted 6 Apr 02:16 PDT Magical Splicing Toolkit Mastery! Magical Splicing Toolkit Mastery! Tackle and organise your small boat splicing life with Rooster The Rooster® Splicing Tool-Kit Combo Deal. The magical bag loaded up to tackle and organise your small boat splicing life. Built in needle cushion, slots for your fids, scissors, palm, twine & tape. Complete the kit with a gas torch and you're away. by Rooster Posted 5 Apr 23:30 PDT 2020 A Class Cat Europeans and Worlds postponed 2020 A Class Cat Europeans and Worlds postponed New event dates announced for 2021 events These are unprecedented times. As a consequence of the pandemic caused by COVID-19, our major events of 2020 (Europeans in Cadiz/Spain and Worlds in St-Petersburg, Florida, USA) are enduring great risks of cancellation or very limited participation. by Gordon Upton Posted 5 Apr 22:20 PDT Where there's a will there's a way Where there's a will there's a way The past fortnight has proved that sailors are a resourceful bunch If there's one thing that the past fortnight has proved, it's that sailors are a resourceful bunch. The vast majority of the sailing world can't get out on the water, but it certainly doesn't mean we're idle. by Mark Jardine Posted 5 Apr 14:00 PDT Garage finds Garage finds Have you found some hidden gems during a lock-down spring-clean? With many of us staying at home during the lock-down, perhaps working less - finding there is a little more time to be used - it seems thoughts are turning to spring cleaning. by The YachtsandYachting.com and Sail-World.com team Posted 5 Apr 08:00 PDT Postponement of World Sailing's General Assembly Postponement of World Sailing's General Assembly World Sailing's Board is reported to be meeting to discuss the postponement of the Annual Conference The well connected online Olympic news website InsideTheGames.biz reports that The Board of World Sailing are to meet on Monday April 6, to discuss the postponement of the 2020 Annual Conference and General Assembly by Richard Gladwell/Sail-World.com/nz Posted 5 Apr 07:42 PDT Ultimate Virtual Tour of Herreshoff Marine Museum Ultimate Virtual Tour of Herreshoff Marine Museum Learn about the variety of tools and methods used to make the wonderful half-models This week, we're heading to HMM's version of Capt. Nat's workshop. You can learn about the variety of tools and methods used to make all of those wonderful half-models and then to turn them into world-class boats, both power and sail. by Herreshoff Marine Museum Posted 5 Apr 07:23 PDT North Sails Cruising Sailors Tool Kit North Sails Cruising Sailors Tool Kit Also Talk Moths With Tom Slingsby, Upcoming Webinars Our experts have created a variety of articles to help you gain confidence for your next getaway. Let's plan your summer adventure together. by North Sails Posted 5 Apr 06:58 PDT Restoring a very early wooden OK dinghy Restoring a very early wooden OK dinghy Purchased free with a cheap trailer, and turned into an unexpected project Our series of ebay restorations continues, but this time only £50 was spent, or was that actually £0? Rob Efans tells us the story... by Rob Evans Posted 5 Apr 06:33 PDT Sailors in lockdown - Reflections from Valencia Sailors in lockdown - Reflections from Valencia Thoughts on the Lockdown and how it has affected one sailor and the people in his bubbles. Luca Devoti, the larger than life Finn Olympic medalist, coach, boat builder and writer shares his thoughts on the Lockdown and how it has affected him and the people in his bubbles. by Luca Devoti Posted 5 Apr 06:23 PDT Kinsale Dragons still planning for the Gold Cup Kinsale Dragons still planning for the Gold Cup Arrangements for the September event currently progressing as normal Kinsale Yacht Club (KYC) and the International Dragon Association (IDA) have confirmed that planning for the 2020 Dragon Gold Cup, to be raced off Kinsale from 5 to 11 September, is still progressing as normal at the current time. by Brian Goggin Posted 5 Apr 05:25 PDT Doyle Sails: Trim like a champion in the lockdown Doyle Sails: Trim like a champion in the lockdown With everyone being encouraged #stayhome you too can keep your sail trimming finely honed With everyone being encouraged #stayhome you too can keep your sail trimming finely honed like Doyle Sails specialist Willem van Waay by Doyle Sails Posted 5 Apr 02:34 PDT America's Cup: Grinding through the lockdown America's Cup: Grinding through the lockdown INEOS Team UK grinder Graeme Spence shows how he stays on top of his fitness regime. Staying on the grind! The sailors are at home but they are still training. INEOS Team UK grinder Graeme Spence shows how he stays on top of his fitness regime with a homemade grinding machine. by Graeme Spence/INEOS Team UK Posted 5 Apr 00:54 PDT America's Cup: How do you build a flying boat? America's Cup: How do you build a flying boat? Luna Rossa design team shows us how to go from a blank sheet of paper to a flying boat. While almost half the world is in lockdown, the team at Luna Rossa Challenge want to do what they can to keep audiences engaged and share some of the stories behind the team. by Luna Rossa Prada Pirelli Team media Posted 5 Apr 00:18 PDT Hugo Boss ready for launch after keel repairs Hugo Boss ready for launch after keel repairs Just a few days before the UK went into COVID-19 lockdown, the Hugo Boss IMOCA 60 exited the shed. Just a few days before the UK went into COVID-19 lockdown, the Hugo Boss IMOCA 60 was ready to exit the shed. The team had completed the significant job of rebuilding their keel area, after striking a UFO and jettisoning their keel during the 2019 TJV by Alex Thomson Racing/Sail-World.com/nz Posted 4 Apr 21:09 PDT Video: Meet INEOS Team UK designer Ollie Pendleton Video: Meet INEOS Team UK designer Ollie Pendleton Moving Parts is an INEOS TEAM UK series looking at the work of different team members. Moving Parts is an INEOS TEAM UK series looking at the invaluable work of different members from across the team. This time we are looking at a member of the design team, Oliver ‘Ollie' Pendleton. by INEOS TEAM UK Posted 4 Apr 16:02 PDT 2020 Pacific Cup Yacht Race update 2020 Pacific Cup Yacht Race update Unprecedented times call for new measures and no shortage of fluidity and adaptability The last hundred days leading up to the Pacific Cup are usually a hive of activity as competitors are busy preparing their boats, making their final lists, getting inspected for safety and compliance, and spending time on the water training. by Ronnie Simpson Posted 4 Apr 11:16 PDT The Whitbread Round the World Race 1981-82 The Whitbread Round the World Race 1981-82 Official Film as Conny van Rietschoten returns to defend his title Conny van Rietschoten returned to the Whitbread Round the World Race in 1981-82 determined not just to defend his title but to win both line honours on every leg, and the overall race on handicap. by The Ocean Race Posted 4 Apr 10:33 PDT 52 Super Series sailors and crew doing their bit 52 Super Series sailors and crew doing their bit Groups and individuals are engaged in making protective clothing and masks Sailors and shore crew from the wider 52 Super Series family are putting their skills - and in many cases their hardware - to good use helping support the battle against the COVID-19 pandemic. by 52 Super Series Posted 4 Apr 09:42 PDT 2021 Transpac now open for entries 2021 Transpac now open for entries LA to Honolulu Transpac is now open for entry The Transpacific Yacht Club is pleased to announce the next 2021 edition of the LA to Honolulu Transpac is now open for entry. This will be the 51st edition of this 2225-mile biennial ocean racing classic first raced in 1906 by Transpacific Yacht Club Posted 4 Apr 08:47 PDT The Top of Tech - NYYC's American Magic The Top of Tech - NYYC's American Magic Designer Robyn Lesh shares a look inside the NYYC's Challenger for the 36th America's Cup "It's the people behind the sailors, the people behind the tech, the people behind the design team. Anything that can make the boat faster is a go." by American Magic Posted 4 Apr 05:44 PDT The unstoppable journey - 2021 The unstoppable journey - 2021 The Clipper 2019-20 Race will resume in early 2021 The Clipper 2019-20 Race will resume in early 2021 to complete the final three legs and the full circumnavigation. by Clipper Round the World Race Posted 4 Apr 05:10 PDT Time to Look at that Project List Time to Look at that Project List Spend some quality time with your boat With a little bit of extra time on our hands, we're looking at simple ways to improve our boats and campaigns. We put together a list of standard features and options available on all new Melges 24s. by Melges Performance Sailboats Posted 3 Apr 10:00 PDT RORC Time Over Distance LIVE - Episode 1 RORC Time Over Distance LIVE - Episode 1 RORC Lockdown Live Series opens with Brian Thompson Interview with Briton Brian Thompson who has broken 33 world sailing records! Featuring videos and live commentary about his astounding career. by RORC Posted 3 Apr 09:00 PDT Best drone shots from The Ocean Race! Best drone shots from The Ocean Race! Sit back, relax and enjoy 10 minutes of incredible video Sit back, relax and enjoy 10 minutes of incredible drone shots from the toughest test of a team in sport – The Ocean Race! by The Ocean Race Posted 3 Apr 07:30 PDT Adventures Weekly with Jesús Renedo Adventures Weekly with Jesús Renedo Sailing Energy photographer is the special guest direct from Palma Nic Douglass welcomed Jesús Renedo from Sailing Energy as the special guest direct from Palma, Mallorca in Spain - one of the hardest countries hit from Covid-19. by Nic Douglass Posted 3 Apr 06:38 PDT SailGP suspends 2020 season through to end of June SailGP suspends 2020 season through to end of June As a result, New York SailGP will not take place on June 12-13 Due to the ongoing uncertainty surrounding the devastating COVID-19 pandemic, SailGP has suspended its 2020 season through the end of June. by Christy Cahill Posted 3 Apr 06:18 PDT Statement from the OK Dinghy Class Statement from the OK Dinghy Class On the situation with COVID-19 and its events schedule This is not the year we all planned. Due to the worsening situation with COVID-19 we are seeing events cancelled worldwide, therefore the OK Dinghy International Association Executive Committee decided to be pro-active and make some tough decisions. by Robert Deaves Posted 3 Apr 06:12 PDT Self-isolation hacks from offshore sailing Self-isolation hacks from offshore sailing Amory Ross gave us his list of key things to keep the mind and body in balance Sailors are uniquely qualified to talk about extended periods of isolation and our very own team member Amory Ross gave us his list of key things to keep the mind and body in balance during times of confinement whether at home or out on the water. by 11th Hour Racing Posted 3 Apr 04:08 PDT Business as usual (in this unusual environment) Business as usual (in this unusual environment) Just like the bulk of the industry, Powerboat-World is kicking on Just like the bulk of the industry, Powerboat-World is kicking on. Unlike many parties, however, our purely digital format has required nary a tweak to it, as we bring you the latest releases and pertinent news. by John Curnow, Global Editor, Powerboat-World.com Posted 3 Apr 01:00 PDT Race Yachts Premium Brokerage newsletter Race Yachts Premium Brokerage newsletter Wishing you safety and best wishes as we all sail through these treacherous times To everyone in our amazing yachting community, we wish you safety and best wishes as we all sail through these treacherous times. The wind is strong and the waves are high, but lets reef the mainsail and batten down the hatches to weather the storm. by Jason Rowed Posted 2 Apr 23:02 PDT America's Cup: Scott to train in Finn in Auckland America's Cup: Scott to train in Finn in Auckland Reigning Olympic Champion says he will pack Finn to train ahead of America's Cup Current Olympic and former World Champion, Giles Scott intends to 'juggle' twin demands of America's Cup duties with defence of Finn title at Tokyo Games, raising the prospect of working up against two Emirates Team NZ Olympic aspirants. by Tom Cary/Daily Telegraph/Sail-World.com/nz Posted 2 Apr 16:14 PDT Gladwell's Line: Little wriggle room with Cup Gladwell's Line: Little wriggle room with Cup On Wednesday night, INEOS Team UK's Ben Ainslie, said some certainty was needed In an interview with INEOS Team UK's Ben Ainslie, he was looking for some certainty about when the Challengers would be allowed into Auckland. Given that would be in August/September. His view was that the Prada Cup timetable should be compressed. by Richard Gladwell, Sail-World.com/nz Posted 2 Apr 15:31 PDT