Todd Cox on the 2022 Dragon's Breath Regatta Todd Cox on the 2022 Dragon's Breath Regatta An interview with Todd Cox on the 2022 Dragon's Breath Regatta I checked in with Todd Cox, race chair of the 2022 Dragon's Breath Regatta, via email, to learn more about this exciting handicap regatta. by David Schmidt Posted 5 Aug 08:00 PDT 50th Australian Hobie Cat Nationals preview 50th Australian Hobie Cat Nationals preview Over 90 boats are already entered with five months to go! The NSW Hobie Cat Association and the Vincentia Sailing Club, along with Hobie Asia Pacific have some very special news for you regarding the 50th Australian Hobie Cat Nationals. by Pat Butler Posted 7 Aug 14:03 PDT SSL Gold Cup - Team AUS training in Grandson SSL Gold Cup - Team AUS training in Grandson Team AUS commences training on beautiful Lake Neuchatel Team AUS commences training on beautiful (and breezy which has been a bot of a shock) Lake Neuchatel by John Curnow, Editor, Sail-World AUS Posted 7 Aug 06:36 PDT Born to race | Henri-Lloyd M//PRO 2.0 Born to race | Henri-Lloyd M//PRO 2.0 No compromise lightweight construction lets you forget about your gear & focus on winning M//PRO Sailing products have been specifically designed for high octane racing. Developed alongside world-class sailing athletes from recycled GORE-TEX PRO face fabric, it's no compromise durable yet lightweight construction lets you focus on winning. by Henri-Lloyd Posted 7 Aug 04:00 PDT 40th Copa del Rey MAPFRE overall 40th Copa del Rey MAPFRE overall Hatari found themselves needing to cover their opponents to close out the prestigious title ClubSwan 50 Hatari clinched the ClubSwan 50 class title on the final race at the 40th Copa del Rey MAPFRE but the German flagged crew endured some unnecessarily nervous moments. by 40 Copa del Rey MAPFRE Posted 7 Aug 02:33 PDT Mark Foy Trophy - Lazarus wins for Australia Mark Foy Trophy - Lazarus wins for Australia Lazarus became the 2022 Mark Foy Trophy 18 footer champion The Lazarus team of Marcus Ashley-Jones, Angus Williams and Phil Marshall became the 2022 Mark Foy Trophy 18 footer champion when it defeated a 16-boat fleet on Italy's Lake Garda. by Frank Quealey Posted 6 Aug 19:14 PDT ClubSwan at the 40 Copa del Rey MAPFRE ClubSwan at the 40 Copa del Rey MAPFRE Class winners undecided right up to final race The competitive spirit at the core of the ClubSwan Racing experience kept the outcome of several classes at the 40 Copa del Rey MAPFRE in the balance until the very end. by Nautor's Swan Posted 6 Aug 17:02 PDT 505 Pre-Worlds at Crosshaven, Ireland day 2 505 Pre-Worlds at Crosshaven, Ireland day 2 A battle in two! Day 2 of the 505 Pre-Worlds at Cork in Ireland saw the final three races of the six-race series and there was a mighty battle for the title. by Jordan Spencer Posted 6 Aug 13:19 PDT 2022 Herreshoff Classic Yacht Regatta preview 2022 Herreshoff Classic Yacht Regatta preview Part of the CYOA Classic Yachts Challenge Series Each year, a mix of gorgeous big boats and one-designs gathers for a weekend of exciting racing on scenic courses on the bay and terrific social events. by Herreshoff Marine Museum Posted 6 Aug 10:40 PDT 29er Worlds 2022 at El Balís, Spain overall 29er Worlds 2022 at El Balís, Spain overall Argentinians win Men's fleet, Spanish sisters win in Women's A day of snakes and ladders for the leaders of the Gold fleet led to an incredibly tight finish with only one point between the final positions overall. The positions in the top five switched around throughout the day. by International 29er Class Posted 6 Aug 09:23 PDT Long Beach YC to host 7th Annual Heroes Regatta Long Beach YC to host 7th Annual Heroes Regatta Returning Saturday August 13 after a two-year hiatus due to the pandemic The Long Beach Yacht Club Heroes Regatta will return Saturday August 13, 2022, after a two-year hiatus due to the pandemic. by Alison Jackson Posted 6 Aug 08:49 PDT Marion Bermuda: Never too early for preparations Marion Bermuda: Never too early for preparations Mark Gabrielson shares his insights on what you can do now Two-time skipper and four-time racer, Mark Gabrielson, shares his insights on what you can do now to prepare for June 2023! by Marion Bermuda Race Posted 6 Aug 08:48 PDT SSL Gold Cup - Team AUS arrive in Grandson SSL Gold Cup - Team AUS arrive in Grandson Watch this video of John Bertrand AO, as he talks us through the competition, the boats, etc Watch this video of John Bertrand AO, as he talks us throughs the competition, the boats, and the crew. by John Curnow, Editor, Sail-World AUS Posted 6 Aug 07:31 PDT Youth Foiling Gold Cup Final set for Barcelona Youth Foiling Gold Cup Final set for Barcelona The best eight teams will challenge each other in the venue of the next America's Cup Barcelona will be the venue of the 2022 Youth Foiling Gold Cup Grand Final from November 3rd to the 6th, and it will welcome the event for the next three years, in cooperation with Marina Vela Barcelona and Club Nàutic Villasar de Mar. by 69F Sailing Posted 6 Aug 05:46 PDT 29er Worlds 2022 at El Balís, Spain day 5 29er Worlds 2022 at El Balís, Spain day 5 Closely fought battle on the penultimate day Just nine points separate the top five overall in the 29er World Championship, El Balis, as the regatta progresses into the final day of racing. Italians Alex Demurtras and Giovanni Santi regain the top spot. by International 29er Class Posted 6 Aug 04:12 PDT Novice to round-the-world sailor Novice to round-the-world sailor How long does it take to go from one to the other? One of the pioneers in the World of Solo Circumnavigation is Sir Charles (Chay) Blyth. Up until 1968, Blyth's only seafaring experience was as a long-distance rower when he, along with John Ridgway, rowed the Atlantic Ocean. by Global Solo Challenge Posted 6 Aug 03:14 PDT 10 days to ANT ARCTIC LAB departure 10 days to ANT ARCTIC LAB departure Norbert Sedlacek Koch set for world extreme sailing record attempt Only 10 days from now, Skipper Norbert Sedlacek Koch will depart for his ANT ARCTIC LAB challenge, to sail around the world nonstop, single-handed, without assistance through all five oceans including the most dangerous oceans on the planet. by Innovation Yachts Posted 5 Aug 23:40 PDT Cowes Week 2022 overall Cowes Week 2022 overall A spectacularly busy finish line at the Royal Yacht Squadron The last day of Cowes Week featured short, action-packed races in a solid north-westerly gradient wind, culminating in a spectacularly busy finish line at the Royal Yacht Squadron. by Rupert Holmes Posted 5 Aug 17:18 PDT Sailors heading to Newport for Resolute Cup Sailors heading to Newport for Resolute Cup A Corinthian Championship for U.S. Yacht Clubs After a four-year layoff, amateur sailors representing two dozen of the top racing yacht clubs in the United States will once again gather in Newport for the sixth edition of the Resolute Cup, a Corinthian Championship for U.S. Yacht Clubs. by New York Yacht Club Posted 5 Aug 16:53 PDT 40th Copa del Rey MAPFRE day 5 40th Copa del Rey MAPFRE day 5 Closing in on the titles After a second and a first today, their strongest performance of the week in the best sea breeze so far, Marcus Brennecke's double world champions Hatari lead the ClubSwan 50 class into the final day of the 40th Copa del Rey MAPRFE. by 40 Copa del Rey MAPFRE Posted 5 Aug 12:09 PDT 2022 505 Pre-Worlds at Crosshaven, Ireland day 1 2022 505 Pre-Worlds at Crosshaven, Ireland day 1 Shifty conditions with large pressure changes, saw big numbers on each team's scorecard The first day of racing in Crosshaven was challenging. Three races of an hour each in shifty conditions with large pressure changes, saw big numbers on each team's scorecard. by Jordan Spencer Posted 5 Aug 11:49 PDT Sika continues Sikaflex® Challenge events in 2022 Sika continues Sikaflex® Challenge events in 2022 Very proud to continue the tradition of sponsoring the events Sika Corporation is proud to announce its continued sponsorship of the Sikaflex® Challenge Build-a-Boat Cup. Sika has been involved in sponsoring these great community events for over 40 years. by Sika Posted 5 Aug 11:48 PDT Rooster® Kit Launches into the US Rooster® Kit Launches into the US After 10 years of supporting the sailing scene in the US, a brand new website is launched After 10 years of supporting the sailing scene in the US, Rooster is set to take another huge flight by launching a brand new website where you can shop for all your favorite Rooster products. by Rooster Posted 5 Aug 09:00 PDT International Topper Worlds at Lake Garda International Topper Worlds at Lake Garda 170 sailors from across Europe, Asia and North America gather at Fraglia Vela Riva 170 International Toppers from across Europe, Asia and North America gathered at Fraglia Vela Riva, at the northern tip of Lake Garda for the 27th edition of the Topper World Championships. by John Heyes Posted 5 Aug 08:22 PDT 29er Worlds 2022 at El Balís, Spain day 4 29er Worlds 2022 at El Balís, Spain day 4 French team Hugo Revil and Karl Devaux take the lead French team Hugo Revil and Karl Devaux have taken the lead of the 29er Worlds in the choppy waters of El Balis after three races on the first day of the final series, although tied on 46 points with the Italian team of Alex Demurtas and Giovanni Santi. by International 29er Class Posted 5 Aug 07:51 PDT 2022 Camden Classics Cup 2022 Camden Classics Cup The regatta featured junior, classic, and modern yacht racing on the waters of Western Penobscot Bay The racing sails have been flaked, the halyards and running rigging re-organized, and the teak and fiberglass decks washed after two fantastic days of sailboat racing at the 2022 Camden Classics Cup. by Camden Classics Cup Posted 5 Aug 06:54 PDT America's Cup: Multiple changes made to Protocol America's Cup: Multiple changes made to Protocol Significant changes made to the Rules governing the 2024 America's Cup and Surrogate Boats Some of the changes relate to the announcement of Barcelona as the Host Venue, others close loopholes that could have been exploited, and there is a substantial section on Hydrogen-Powered Support vessels. by Richard Gladwell/Sail-World.com/nz Posted 5 Aug 05:29 PDT Project Land Speed: Horonuku arrives in Australia Project Land Speed: Horonuku arrives in Australia Horonuku has arrived safely in Australia, clearing customs this week in Adelaide Horonuku has arrived safely in Australia, clearing customs this week in Adelaide after its journey via sea from Auckland over the past month or so. by Hamish Hooper/ETNZ Posted 5 Aug 02:16 PDT U.S. Para Sailing Championship preview U.S. Para Sailing Championship preview 13 teams will take to Lake Michigan from Friday Starting this Friday, 13 teams will take to the water August 5-7 in Chicago, IL for the US Sailing Para Championship. by US Sailing Posted 4 Aug 18:42 PDT iQFoil Youth & Junior International Games overall iQFoil Youth & Junior International Games overall Fantastic medal series in Torbole for the conclusion The iQFoil Youth and Junior International Games were concluded with an exciting series of medal series and three-man finals, in which the medals were fought for with breathtaking finishes. by Elena Giolai Posted 4 Aug 17:54 PDT 40th Copa del Rey MAPFRE day 4 40th Copa del Rey MAPFRE day 4 It's the big squeeze as racing moves into the finals As the 40th Copa del Rey MAPFRE passed today into the Finals stage many of the class leads are cut right back to one or two points which should ensure an exciting finale on Saturday. by 40 Copa del Rey MAPFRE Posted 4 Aug 17:48 PDT C-Tech News August 2022 C-Tech News August 2022 Latest News and Product updates from C-Tech plus Europe based Sales and Support C-Tech Newsletter August 2022 announcing the establishment of European based product and support; developments in C-Tech batten technology and fittings; and a new sail batten tension adjuster. by Anna Merchant Posted 4 Aug 17:06 PDT 2022 505 Pre-Worlds start Friday 2022 505 Pre-Worlds start Friday Conditions look challenging in Crosshaven, Ireland The pre-Worlds for the International 505 class start Friday 5 August, in Crosshaven, Ireland. Sailing from the world's oldest yacht club, conditions look challenging... by Jordan Spencer Posted 4 Aug 15:25 PDT Vaikobi sunglasses: upgrade your sunnies Vaikobi sunglasses: upgrade your sunnies Is it time to upgrade your eyes to Vize? Vaikobi polarized sunglasses have been designed with a clear mission; to enhance your time out on the water and provide that extra stoke. by Vaikobi Posted 4 Aug 13:30 PDT Cowes Week day 6 Cowes Week day 6 Khumbu wins the New York Yacht Club Challenge Cup A thrilling finish for the Grand Prix yachts competing for the New York Yacht Club Challenge Cup, one of sailing's most coveted prizes, saw Christian Zugel's GP42 Tschuss lead three boats across the Royal Yacht Squadron line just 30 seconds apart. by Rupert Holmes Posted 4 Aug 13:06 PDT Paralympians take flight with Swiss SailGP Team Paralympians take flight with Swiss SailGP Team All experienced foiling for the first time as they sailed onboard the F50 on Plymouth's Sound Three Paralympic athletes were invited to the GB SailGP Grand Prix in Plymouth last weekend to join the Switzerland SailGP Team and their Race for the Future partner, Stiftelsen VI, to experience sailing onboard the speediest raceboats in the sport. by World Sailing Posted 4 Aug 08:50 PDT 29er Worlds 2022 at El Balís, Spain day 3 29er Worlds 2022 at El Balís, Spain day 3 Italians Alex Demurtras/Giovanni Santi storm into the lead The 29er class World Championship, which is being held at the Club Nàutic El Balís, heads into the Finals stage of the competition, starting Thursday 4th August. by International 29er Class Posted 4 Aug 04:46 PDT The RS Games days 8 to 11 The RS Games days 8 to 11 Including the continuation of the inaugural RS Aero Youth Worlds Day eight through to day eleven saw the continuation of the inaugural RS Aero Youth World Championship. Seventy three sailors representing 12 nations aged between 13-21 years old battled over the five days in a fantastic array of conditions. by Lynn Billowes Posted 4 Aug 00:35 PDT The halfway point in the Globe40's longest leg The halfway point in the Globe40's longest leg 3,600 miles since setting sail - 3,500 miles left to go Today, the front runners in the GLOBE40 round the world yacht race reached the halfway point in this second leg having covered 3,600 miles since setting sail from Cape Verde on Sunday 17 July. by Sirius Events Posted 3 Aug 15:04 PDT Cowes Week day 5 Cowes Week day 5 Ian Atkins' Dark 'n' Stormy wins the Britannia Cup Lighter winds this morning increased to give competitors another great day on the water, predominately in breezes of 10-18 knots. by Rupert Holmes Posted 3 Aug 11:37 PDT