North 3Di for the 49er and 49erFX classes North 3Di for the 49er and 49erFX classes The class unanimously chose to adopt 3Di, the most modern sailmaking technology When North Sails was asked by the 49er and 49erFX classes to propose an update to their current sails, the first step was to collect accurate data about how they were performing and what could be improved. by North Sails Posted 18 May 10:30 PDT A message from Alan Ostfield, CEO of US Sailing A message from Alan Ostfield, CEO of US Sailing Having just joined US Sailing as its new Chief Executive Officer I write to you today with incredible excitement, having just joined US Sailing as its new Chief Executive Officer. by Alan Ostfield, CEO of US Sailing Posted 18 May 08:38 PDT When Flares Were in Fashion When Flares Were in Fashion The Magnum Moths were style icons that changed the shape of sailing The Magnum design of International Moth began a dynasty of increasingly skinny boats that would start out by rewriting the rule book for dinghy design whilst stretching the UK's PY system to the maximum. by Dougal Henshall Posted 18 May 04:00 PDT 66th Regata dei Tre Golfi - the winners 66th Regata dei Tre Golfi - the winners Ideal conditions encountered along the route At 7.20 yesterday morning, Monday 17 May, the 66th edition of the Regata dei Tre Golf officially drew to a close. Almost all the participating boats finished the race with impressive times, thanks to the ideal conditions encountered along the route. by Rolex Capri Sailing Week Posted 18 May 03:43 PDT International 5O5 World Championship 2021 update International 5O5 World Championship 2021 update What a difference another month makes Bermuda suffered the perfect Covid storm in April. The combination of the UK variant spreading among school children and some illegal house parties caused infections to take off. by Michael Quirk Posted 18 May 03:37 PDT Repurpose gear Repurpose gear What do you do with gear that has been outgrown or has reached its end life? What do you do with gear that has been outgrown or has reached its end life? There are a variety of ways to reuse, repurpose and recycle boating gear to help reduce waste that may otherwise end up in the landfill or our oceans. by Emma Janson, Sailors for the Sea Posted 18 May 03:14 PDT Downwind Medium Wind Sail Controls Downwind Medium Wind Sail Controls A few more tips from Shaun to help you get the most out of our sailing Want to make the most of getting back out on the water? Here's a few more tips from Shaun on sailing Downwind in medium winds. by Tom Chamberlain, RYA Posted 18 May 03:00 PDT Youth show the way Youth show the way World Sailing's crucial mid-year meeting vote for kiteboarding alternative World Sailing held their crucial mid-year meeting last week to decide the alternative for the Mixed Offshore Keelboat event at the Paris Olympics by Mark Jardine Posted 17 May 14:00 PDT Corsair 880 with Colligo Marine Corsair 880 with Colligo Marine Now featuring the Colligo Marine Stopper Knot Lashing System The Corsair 880 now features the Colligo Marine Stopper Knot Lashing System! Our ongoing relationship with Corsair Marine is stronger than ever and the symbiosis keeps resulting in problem solving new technologies. by Colligo Marine Posted 17 May 13:45 PDT 11th Hour Racing releases sustainability report 11th Hour Racing releases sustainability report Team calls for industry-wide action to align with Paris Agreement Professional offshore sailing outfit 11th Hour Racing Team has released today its annual 2020 Sustainability Report, announcing their ambition to run a net-positive, regenerative campaign, supported by title sponsor 11th Hour Racing. by 11th Hour Racing Team Posted 17 May 07:57 PDT Vaikobi's new line up of Flexforce Neoprene wetsui Vaikobi's new line up of Flexforce Neoprene wetsui Increased protection for performance watersports, available in 1.5mm + 3.0mm The FlexForce range is designed to provide increased protection for performance watersports when warmth takes priority over breathability; making it ideal for wind sports across a large range of temperatures by Vaikobi Ocean Performance Posted 17 May 02:30 PDT St. Thomas Yacht Club Invitational overall St. Thomas Yacht Club Invitational overall USVI's Team Thompson wins Sailing their own race, minimizing distractions and clean sailing with no penalties or protests are the three strategies employed by the first, second and third place teams in the 2nd Annual St. Thomas Yacht Club Invitational. by Carol Bareuther Posted 16 May 22:00 PDT Trans-Tasman bubble eases entry for superyachts Trans-Tasman bubble eases entry for superyachts Trans-Tasman bubble eases entry situation for superyachts and cruising vessels entering NZ With a trans-Tasman travel bubble now in place and working between the Australian states and New Zealand, NZ Marine Industry Association has clarified the changed entry situation between the two countries for cruising yachts and superyachts. by Sail-World/NZ Marine Posted 16 May 19:42 PDT Evolution Sails Northern Triangle sells out fast Evolution Sails Northern Triangle sells out fast Evolution Sails Northern Triangle has sold out three minutes after entries opened on Sunday evening. The Short Handed Sailing Association of New Zealand (SSANZ) has announced that the Evolution Sails Northern Triangle has sold out three minutes after entries opened on Sunday evening. by Richard Gladwell/Sail-World.com/nz Posted 16 May 17:43 PDT Line Honours for Carlo Alberini's Pendragon Line Honours for Carlo Alberini's Pendragon In the Regata dei Tre Golfi A memorable and unprecedented Tre Golfi regatta is currently under way, with weather conditions providing racing that is as fast as it is demanding. by Rolex Capri Sailing Week Posted 16 May 12:53 PDT Why all youth regattas should be clean regattas Why all youth regattas should be clean regattas Emma Janson shares her take on why every youth regatta should become a Clean Regatta Through Sailors for the Sea's Clean Regattas program, youth sailors have stepped up to become leaders for environmental stewardship in their local communities. by Emma Janson, Sailors for the Sea Posted 16 May 12:47 PDT World Sailing wants IOC assurance on Tokyo2020 World Sailing wants IOC assurance on Tokyo2020 Certainty of Tokyo2020 proceeding sought by World Sailing from IOC before financial signoff World Sailing's Audit Committee have recommended that the the Board delay approval of the Consolidated Annual Financial Statements until it receives confirmation from the International Olympic Committee that Tokyo2020 will proceed. by Richard Gladwell/Sail-World.com/nz Posted 16 May 02:39 PDT A new Medallia for Pip Hare for 2024 Vendée Globe A new Medallia for Pip Hare for 2024 Vendée Globe The new owners of the IMOCA Bureau Vallée 2 British skipper Pip Hare and her sponsors Medallia have confirmed they are the new owners of the IMOCA Bureau Vallée 2 which Louis Burton sailed to third place on the Vendée Globe. by Vendée Globe Posted 15 May 23:10 PDT St. Thomas Yacht Club Invitational day 2 St. Thomas Yacht Club Invitational day 2 USVI's Team Thompson leads Lead overtaken, placings the same and placings gained tells the story on the scoreboard and more importantly of the racing on the second day of the competition in the St. Thomas Yacht Club (STYC) Invitational Regatta. by Carol Bareuther Posted 15 May 22:19 PDT J/70 North American Championship overall J/70 North American Championship overall Peter Duncan's Relative Obscurity takes the title as the wind switches off Fifty-nine teams battled each other and the elements at the 2021 J/70 North American Championship hosted by Annapolis Yacht Club (Maryland USA). by Julie & Christopher Howell Posted 15 May 21:34 PDT 66th edition of the Regata dei Tre Golfi underway 66th edition of the Regata dei Tre Golfi underway A record fleet of over 110 boats start off Borgo Santa Lucia in Naples A record fleet of over 110 boats took to the starting line off Borgo Santa Lucia in Naples for the first race of the ORC European Championship. by Rolex Capri Sailing Week Posted 15 May 13:34 PDT Relay4Nature engages with leading ocean advocates Relay4Nature engages with leading ocean advocates Isabella Lövin received the Relay4Nature baton from the Polish Olympic sailor Anna Weinzieher Isabella Lövin, Sweden's former Deputy Prime Minister, received the Relay4Nature baton from the Polish Olympic sailor Anna Weinzieher at Junibacken, in the heart of Stockholm earlier this afternoon. by The Ocean Race Posted 15 May 13:30 PDT Edlu Distance Race crushed by J/Crews Edlu Distance Race crushed by J/Crews J/111 Fireball burns PHRF overall in this classic spring opener The classic spring opener on Long Island Sound for offshore races has been Larchmont Yacht Club's annual Edlu Distance Race. by J/Boats Posted 15 May 09:44 PDT Game-Changing kit from Rooster Game-Changing kit from Rooster Get a closer look at why this season's kit is made a particular way Get a closer look at why this season's kit is made a particular way, why it's often unconventional, we don't only take one hobby or skill into account, we're catering for the active people who want to do and try everything. by Rooster Sailing Posted 15 May 08:00 PDT SailGP makes an impact with purpose-driven project SailGP makes an impact with purpose-driven project Commitment to positively impact each of its event's communities With the high-speed pace being set by the opening event in Bermuda, SailGP's purpose-driven mantle to Race for the Future as an international leader in sustainable sport and entertainment wasted no time making its mark. by SailGP Posted 15 May 07:47 PDT Hout Bay based Bahari enters Cape2Rio 2023 Race Hout Bay based Bahari enters Cape2Rio 2023 Race Husband-and-wife team Brenton and Kim Chauncey are ready for this challenging Atlantic crossing The Cape2Rio Race is not just about attracting out and out ocean racing machines. The event has a proud history of being an amazing stepping stone for sailors from across the world to set off on a dream cruise, a journey, a discovery. by The Royal Cape Yacht Club Posted 15 May 05:07 PDT North Sails Episode 4 of “What is…” North Sails Episode 4 of “What is…” Focus on 3Di, the world's most advanced sailmaking technology In episode four, we're here to explain North 3Di- the most advanced sail technology available exclusively from North Sails. Over the last five months, North 3Di has made some of the most prestigious wins in sailing possible. by North Sails Posted 15 May 04:00 PDT St. Thomas Yacht Club Invitational day 1 St. Thomas Yacht Club Invitational day 1 Eight teams from the USVI, USA & Sweden set sail The beauty of one-design racing, where all sailboats are the same, is that it is easy to see who the leader is. That is, the first boat over the finish line wins. No handicap calculations are needed. by Carol Bareuther Posted 14 May 23:05 PDT Fra Diavolo wins Maxi Yacht Capri Trophy Fra Diavolo wins Maxi Yacht Capri Trophy Stage one of Rolex Capri Sailing Week Following last night's deluge, the fourth and final day of racing at the Maxi Yacht Capri Trophy, the opening event of Rolex Capri Sailing Week 2021, was held in conditions that challenged both competitors and race committee alike. by James Boyd / International Maxi Association Posted 14 May 22:34 PDT 44Cup sets sail next week in Slovenia 44Cup sets sail next week in Slovenia Firing up again after 18 month hiatus Following a huge effort on the part of the local organisers in Slovenia, the class, as well as the owners and teams arriving from the four corners of the globe, the 44Cup season will fire up again next week at the 44Cup Portorož. by Jessica Gray Posted 14 May 22:12 PDT Marine Auctions May Online Auctions Marine Auctions May Online Auctions Bidding for this Online Auction will commence on Thursday 27th May Marine Auctions are happy to provide details of the vessels etc. that are to be offered for sale in our May 2021 Online Auction. by Adrian Seiffert, Marine Auctions Posted 14 May 14:30 PDT Rolex Capri Sailing Week day 4 Rolex Capri Sailing Week day 4 Fra' Diavolo wins the first act of the Maxi Yacht Capri Trophy Changeable conditions today on the waters off Capri meant that the Race Committee of the RCSW had to wait until 2:07 p.m. for the speed and direction of the breeze to stabilise before starting the final race of this Capri leg of the RCSW 2021. by Rolex Capri Sailing Week Posted 14 May 12:10 PDT International Class status for the RS21 keelboat International Class status for the RS21 keelboat Successful ratification of an application made to World Sailing RS Sailing is pleased to announce the successful ratification of an application made to World Sailing for International Class status for the RS21 keelboat. by Lynn Billowes Posted 14 May 10:44 PDT Alternative events for Paris 2024 approved Alternative events for Paris 2024 approved World Sailing's Council meeting concludes 2021 Mid-Year Meeting World Sailing's Council have approved the Men's and Women's Kiteboarding (Formula Kite) and Men's and Women's Two Person Dinghy (470) as the first and second alternative event proposals to Mixed Offshore at Paris 2024. by World Sailing Posted 14 May 09:39 PDT Register to compete at West Marine US Open Series Register to compete at West Marine US Open Series Events at San Diego, Long Beach and San Francisco US Sailing launched the debut of the West Marine US Open Sailing Series at the beginning of the year with host yacht clubs in Florida including three events in Fort Lauderdale, Miami, and Clearwater that took place January and February. by US Sailing Posted 14 May 08:32 PDT Paris 2024: Kites overwhelm 470 in key vote Paris 2024: Kites overwhelm 470 in key vote The Council of World Sailing has voted solidly in favour of separate Mens and Womens Kiteboard The Council of World Sailing has voted solidly in favour of separate Mens and Womens Kiteboard, ahead of the option to separate the Mixed 470 into Mens and Womens 470 events at Paris 2024 Olympic Regatta in Marseille. by Richard Gladwell/Sail-World.com/nz Posted 14 May 07:54 PDT 66 Regata dei Tre Golfi offshore race preview 66 Regata dei Tre Golfi offshore race preview Anticipation builds on the eve of the race with fleet set to depart at sunset for the first time "Tre Golfi" regatta set to depart at sunset for the first time - the spectacle will be clearly visible from the shore, with over 100 sails parading past the Posillipo disctrict of Naples. by Rolex Capri Sailing Week Posted 14 May 07:24 PDT Zhik renew AkzoNobel Ocean Racing partnership Zhik renew AkzoNobel Ocean Racing partnership As the Technical Clothing Partner for the team Zhik are delighted to announce they are back as the Technical Clothing Partner for AkzoNobel Ocean Racing for The Ocean Race Europe 2021, the prelude to The Ocean Race 2022-23. by Liz Rushall Posted 14 May 04:00 PDT World Sailing's Virtual Mid-Year Meeting World Sailing's Virtual Mid-Year Meeting Council voting today on the alternative event for Paris 2024 World Sailing's Virtual Mid-Year Meeting commenced on Monday 10 May with the Equipment Committee and Events Committee both meeting. by Daniel Smith, World Sailing Posted 14 May 02:25 PDT J/70 North American Championship day 1 J/70 North American Championship day 1 The fleet returns to continental racing for the first time since 2019 The J/70 Class returned to Continental Championship racing for the first time since 2019, as the North American Championship got under way in Annapolis, Maryland USA. by Julie & Christopher Howell Posted 13 May 15:10 PDT