RORC Transatlantic Race - Day 14 update RORC Transatlantic Race - Day 14 update Dark Shadow shines in Grenada French Wally 100 Dark Shadow finished the 2019 RORC Transatlantic Race in an elapsed time of 13 days 9 hours 11 mins and 3 secs. Dark Shadow was sailed by Andre Auberton-Herve (FRA) and skippered by Yerin Hobson (AUS). by Louay Habib Posted 7 Dec 09:19 PST Macif and Actual Leader complete Brest Atlantiques Macif and Actual Leader complete Brest Atlantiques François Gabart and Gwénolé Gahinet take second place MACIF crossed the finish line on Saturday at 07:43:50, two days, 21 hours, 19 minutes and four seconds after the winner, Maxi Edmond de Rothschild, having covered 17,890 miles at an average speed of 23.4 knots. by Sabina Mollart-Rogerson Posted 7 Dec 08:36 PST Hempel Worlds: New Doublehanded Offshore event Hempel Worlds: New Doublehanded Offshore event Mixed two-person offshore keelboat event will be on the program at the Paris 2024 Olympics For the first time in Olympic history, a Mixed Two-Person Offshore Keelboat event will be on the program at the Paris 2024 Olympic Sailing Competition. by US Sailing Posted 7 Dec 07:27 PST The Clipper Race Leg 3 - Race 4, Day 20 The Clipper Race Leg 3 - Race 4, Day 20 Day 20 has thrown the fleet a mixed bag of conditions The competition is hotting up for the front-runners, who have been stumped by windhole shaped obstacles to tackle in the final stages of the race. by Clipper Round the World Race Posted 7 Dec 06:07 PST Hyundai 49er, 49erFX and Nacra 17 Worlds day 5 Hyundai 49er, 49erFX and Nacra 17 Worlds day 5 49er and 49erFX both saw new regatta leaders heading into the final day The breeze was a little softer than previous days, and at times extremely unpredictable and shifty. Yet somehow the class acts continue to prove that they're still the class acts, able to cope with any slings or arrows that are hurled their way... by 49er & Nacra 17 Sailing Posted 7 Dec 06:03 PST The Joy of Sailing The Joy of Sailing Look beyond the disability - Hannah Shelmerdine's story The definition of Joy is "a feeling of great pleasure and happiness". This is exactly the feeling I experience whilst I am sailing. Everybody can see who I am when I am sailing... Hannah! Look beyond the disability, crack open the shell and here I am. by Hannah Shelmerdine Posted 7 Dec 06:00 PST Airbus and American Magic head to America's Cup Airbus and American Magic head to America's Cup Airbus innovation is a special ingredient in American Magic's ongoing quest Airbus innovation is a special ingredient in American Magic's ongoing quest for the oldest trophy in international sports - the America's Cup - with the company providing outside-the-box thinking and technical support onsite. by American Magic Posted 7 Dec 05:45 PST Hyundai Worlds: Images from Day 5 - 49er Gold Hyundai Worlds: Images from Day 5 - 49er Gold Peter Burling and Blair Tuke stamped their authority on the 49er fleet at the Hyundai Worlds Peter Burling and Blair Tuke stamped their authority on the 49er fleet at the Hyundai Worlds, with a consistent . but not stellar performance, and were rewarded with being top of the leaderboard. by Richard Gladwell/Sail-World.com/nz Posted 7 Dec 04:28 PST North Sails Weekly Debrief North Sails Weekly Debrief #NSVictoryList: Brest Atlantiques, Shop crew collection, Why the best choose southern spars, Seahors The 2019 Brest Atlantiques was known as the “flight of the giants,” with four super-charged Ultim trimarans driven by talented sailors and fully powered by North 3Di. by North Sails Posted 7 Dec 04:00 PST 250 days until 2020 Zhik 29er Worlds 250 days until 2020 Zhik 29er Worlds To be held at the Weymouth and Portland National Sailing Academy With just 250 days to go until the 2020 Zhik 29er World Championships, the UK 29er Class is delighted to be welcoming the 29er Worlds back to the UK for the 3rd time since the event's inauguration in 2000. by Claire Mueller Posted 7 Dec 03:49 PST Hyundai 49er, 49erFX and Nacra 17 Worlds day 5 Hyundai 49er, 49erFX and Nacra 17 Worlds day 5 Champions make vital moves before Super Sunday The 49er and 49erFX both saw new regatta leaders heading into the final day of competition, while the Nacra 17 title race looks wide open... by 49er & Nacra 17 Sailing Posted 6 Dec 23:48 PST Star Sailors League Finals day 4 Star Sailors League Finals day 4 Mid-fleet fights for its survival at the SSL Finals After four days of Qualification racing the first major cull took place today at the SSL Finals, the event that seeks to determine the 'stars of the sailing world'. by Rachele Vitello Posted 6 Dec 18:16 PST How a simple upgrade can improve your sail trim How a simple upgrade can improve your sail trim More purchase on your mainsheet will make it significantly easier to trim Having the correct amount of purchase on your mainsheet and hold on your mainsheet block can make a big impact on your sailing. More purchase on your mainsheet will make it significantly easier to trim. by Eddie Cox Posted 6 Dec 13:25 PST Hyundai Worlds: Images from Day 4 - Nacra Gold Hyundai Worlds: Images from Day 4 - Nacra Gold Hyundai Worlds: Images from Day 4 - Finals racing - Nacra 17 Gold Fleet Hyundai Worlds: Images from Day 4 - First day of Finals racing - Nacra 17 Gold Fleet by Richard Gladwell/Sail-World.com/nz Posted 6 Dec 12:10 PST Hyundai Worlds: Images from Day 4 - 49er Gold Hyundai Worlds: Images from Day 4 - 49er Gold Hyundai Worlds: Images from first day of Finals racing in the 49er Gold Fleet Hyundai Worlds: Images from first day of Finals racing in the 49er Gold Fleet by Richard Gladwell/Sail-World.com/nz Posted 6 Dec 12:04 PST Hyundai Worlds: Images from Day 4 - 49er FX Gold Hyundai Worlds: Images from Day 4 - 49er FX Gold Hyundai Worlds: Images from first day of Finals racing in the 49er FX Gold Fleet Hyundai Worlds: Images from first day of Finals racing in the 49er FX Gold Fleet by Richard Gladwell/Sail-World.com/nz Posted 6 Dec 12:01 PST MACIF & Actual Leader expected in the early hours MACIF & Actual Leader expected in the early hours The end of Brest Atlantiques is in sight The end of Brest Atlantiques is in sight, with MACIF expected to arrive early tomorrow morning, followed closely behind by Actual Leader. by Sabina Mollart-Rogerson Posted 6 Dec 11:00 PST World Sailing Presidential Newsletter World Sailing Presidential Newsletter Interim management of World Sailing following CEO Andy Hunt's departure With the departure of our CEO Andy Hunt, we began to plan the interim period. Numerous scenarios were discussed, and the SMT decided on an interim management structure where they will be directly responsible to the Board. by Kim Andersen, President World Sailing Posted 6 Dec 08:43 PST IMOCA campaigns for the ocean at Nautic Paris IMOCA campaigns for the ocean at Nautic Paris Asserting its involvement in sustainable development At the Nautic boat show in Paris (from 7th to 15th December), the IMOCA class will continue to assert its involvement in sustainable development. by IMOCA Globe Series Posted 6 Dec 06:46 PST The Clipper Race Leg 3 - Race 4, Day 19 The Clipper Race Leg 3 - Race 4, Day 19 The finale for the frontrunners is close The finale for the frontrunners of the Marlow Southern Ocean Sleigh Ride is close and with only three nautical miles separating Ha Long Bay, Viet Nam and Qingdao, much of the result will be decided by tactics used around challenging weather systems. by Clipper Round the World Race Posted 6 Dec 04:20 PST Henri-Lloyd Frostbite Challenge Henri-Lloyd Frostbite Challenge The sport of sailing at its very best Henri-Lloyd's Chairman Hans Eckerström wanted to put the 2020 range to the test. Not the standard factory and model tests of materials, fit and wear, but the kind which really put the kit through its paces. by Mark Jardine Posted 6 Dec 03:00 PST Hyundai 49er, 49erFX and Nacra 17 Worlds day 4 Hyundai 49er, 49erFX and Nacra 17 Worlds day 4 Major moves on the scoreboard after day 1 of Gold Fleet The fourth day of the 2019 Hyundai 49er, 49erFX and Nacra 17 World Championships saw the race for the title and Olympic qualification is beginning to take shape as the fleets split into their respective Gold fleets. by 49er & Nacra 17 Sailing Posted 6 Dec 02:39 PST Winning Group setting the standard Winning Group setting the standard 18ft Skiff NSW Championship Race 3 taking place this Sunday The Winning Group 18ft Skiff team has set the standard with its domination of the first two races of the NSW 18ft Skiff Championship, presently being sailed on Sydney Harbour by Frank Quealey Posted 6 Dec 01:12 PST Star Sailors League Finals day 3 Star Sailors League Finals day 3 Young talent shines through in Nassau A lighter 6-12 knot day on Nassau's Montagu Bay brought a fresh set of winners among the 23 competing teams on day three of the SSL Finals, the event determining 2019's 'stars of the sailing world'. by Rachele Vitello Posted 5 Dec 23:54 PST Officials announced for Tokyo 2020 Olympic Games Officials announced for Tokyo 2020 Olympic Games 60 International Race Officials from 31 nations World Sailing, the world governing body of the sport, is pleased to announce the names of the Race Officials who have been appointed for the Tokyo 2020 Olympic Sailing Competition. by World Sailing Posted 5 Dec 14:56 PST Brest Atlantiques: Gybing to the finish Brest Atlantiques: Gybing to the finish MACIF and Actual Leader now have less than 1,000 miles separating them from the finish After more than 30 days at sea, MACIF and Actual Leader now have less than 1,000 miles separating them from the finish of Brest Atlantiques. With MACIF just out in front by 50 miles at 3pm today by Sabina Mollart-Rogerson Posted 5 Dec 13:39 PST Hyundai World: Images from the 49ers - Day 3 Hyundai World: Images from the 49ers - Day 3 Hyundai World: Images from the 49ers - Day 3 Sail-World was on the water for Day 3 of the Hyundai 49er World Championships - here's a gallery of images from the 49er Blue course. by Richard Gladwell/Sail-World.com/nz Posted 5 Dec 12:03 PST 49er, 49erFX and Nacra 17 Worlds day 3 49er, 49erFX and Nacra 17 Worlds day 3 Adaptability on race course translates to success for US Sailing Team Two crews in the top ten overall in two classes as Qualification round concludes - U.S. Results at the 2019 Hyundai 49er, 49erFx and Nacra 17 World Championships by US Sailing Team Posted 5 Dec 07:57 PST Spindrift 2 stops Jules Verne Trophy attempt Spindrift 2 stops Jules Verne Trophy attempt Yann Guichard explains the reasoning The windward rudder was unable to operate correctly once the boat speed went beyond 35-40 knots, resulting in the black and gold trimaran being unable to stay on course. by Spindrift racing Posted 5 Dec 07:52 PST 35th Puerto Vallarta Race continues the tradition 35th Puerto Vallarta Race continues the tradition Fleet starts will be held on March 5, 6 and 7 Tradition is a staple element in San Diego Yacht Club's Puerto Vallarta Race, and the 35th running in 2020 will have many shining examples of tradition. Fleet starts will be held on March 5, 6 and 7. by Casey Allocco Posted 5 Dec 07:52 PST Childhood 1 wins IMA Trophy Childhood 1 wins IMA Trophy Childhood 1 crossed the finish line outside Camper & Nicholsons Port Louis Marina Swedish VO65 Childhood 1, skippered by Bouwe Bekking, has taken Line Honours in the 2019 RORC Transatlantic Race. by Louay Habib Posted 5 Dec 07:38 PST Women in Sailing Strategic Review released Women in Sailing Strategic Review released A report that explores gender balance The World Sailing Trust is pleased to release its Strategic Review into Women in Sailing, a report that explores gender balance and makes a case for change to address disparities within the sport. by World Sailing Posted 5 Dec 05:34 PST US Sailing partners with Leukemia Cup Regatta US Sailing partners with Leukemia Cup Regatta To support Cancer Cures Research US Sailing is honored to announce a partnership with the Leukemia Cup Regatta, a series of 45 sailing events taking place throughout North America benefiting The Leukemia & Lymphoma Society (LLS). by US Sailing Posted 5 Dec 05:06 PST Andres Lage qualifies in Finn Class for Tokyo 2020 Andres Lage qualifies in Finn Class for Tokyo 2020 The Venezuelan has been chasing a dream - to sail at the Olympic Games For much of his life, Andres Lage from Venezuela has been chasing a dream - to sail at the Olympic Games. by Robert Deaves Posted 5 Dec 04:36 PST The Clipper Race Leg 3 - Race 4, Day 18 The Clipper Race Leg 3 - Race 4, Day 18 Imagine your Korea is in Stealth Mode As ETA's are now in frequent circulation, the competitive side of The Clipper Race remains ever present in the minds of all teams battling in the The Marlow Southern Ocean Sleigh Ride, alongside a safe arrival into Fremantle, Australia. by Clipper Round the World Race Posted 5 Dec 03:57 PST Hyundai 49er, 49erFX and Nacra 17 Worlds day 3 Hyundai 49er, 49erFX and Nacra 17 Worlds day 3 Olympic Champions running away with the FX contest The end of the Qualifying Series in any Olympic-class World Championship is always a fraught scramble to make it through to the Gold Fleet Finals. Scrape through to the final 25 and you live to fight another three days. by 49er & Nacra 17 Sailing Posted 5 Dec 02:28 PST Hyundai 49er Worlds: High Stakes as Finals start Hyundai 49er Worlds: High Stakes as Finals start Difficult Day 3 increases pressure on Kiwis looking for Olympic selection The Hyundai 49er, 49erFX and Nacra 17 world championships in Auckland might be halfway through but for New Zealand's top sailors the real business starts tomorrow. by Yachting NZ Posted 4 Dec 23:57 PST Clipper Races confirms Race Finish Partner Clipper Races confirms Race Finish Partner Royal Albert Dock in London will be the final destination The world's toughest endurance challenge, the Clipper Round the World Yacht Race, has announced its new partnership with Royal Albert Dock (RAD), London's new international destination for business and leisure. by Sarah Lacey Posted 4 Dec 23:54 PST 10 days to go to the 2019 Finn Gold Cup 10 days to go to the 2019 Finn Gold Cup Tokyo 2020 hopes and last chances bring world's best to Melbourne The pressure will be on when the world's best Olympic Finn sailors start racing at the 2019 Finn Gold Cup - the World Championships of the Olympic Finn Class - in Melbourne in just over one week's time. by Cora Zillich Posted 4 Dec 23:36 PST A plea to subscribe and support live coverage A plea to subscribe and support live coverage A plea to subscribe and support live coverage By now you know that we're in the middle of the World Championships and that for the first time ever you can watch it all . Here is my personal appeal to subscribe. by Ben Remocker/Sail-World.com/nz Posted 4 Dec 23:00 PST