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America's Cup 36: AI, RL, TLA, ETNZ, LRPP
What do all the acronyms have to do with the wee event happening across The Ditch (Tasman Sea) next week?
© Richard Gladwell / Sail-World.com
All set for 18ft Skiff JJ Giltinan Champs
Jack Macartney's tech2 team favourites
© Frank Quealey
America's Cup to get underway on Wednesday
With Auckland under Level 2 restrictions
© Richard Gladwell / Sail-World.com
Luna Rossa win Prada Cup final
Italy becomes the America's Cup Challenger for the third time
© Richard Gladwell / Sail-World.com
Modes and Moods
Nothing beats that feeling when you know you're quicker
© COR36 / Studio Borlenghi
America's Cup to get underway on Wednesday
America's Cup to get underway on Wednesday
Race 1 of the 36th America's Cup Match will start shortly after 4 pm (NZT) on Wednesday 10th March
The New Zealand Prime Minister has just announced that Auckland will drop a COVID Alert Level from 0600hrs Sunday. The impact of the reduction in Alert Level is that the America's Cup could proceed on Wednesday on an empty stadium basis.
by Richard Gladwell Sail-World NZ
Posted 4 Mar 20:03 PST
America's Cup: Top commentators take on Cup
America's Cup: Top commentators take on Cup
Sail Newport's Challenger Lecture #3 with Shirley Robertson and Ken Read looks at the 36th Match
Two top sailing commentators former US America's Cup helmsman Ken Read together with double Olympic Gold medalist Shirley Robertson teamed up for an hour long, third instalment of the Sail Newport Challenger Lecture Series, moderated by Brad Read.
by Sail Newport
Posted 4 Mar 17:31 PST
San Diego to start Helly Hansen NOOD Regatta 2021
San Diego to start Helly Hansen NOOD Regatta 2021
Competitive sailors in the region can expect top-quality races on San Diego Bay
For nearly three decades, the Helly Hansen NOOD Regatta national series kicked off in St. Petersburg, Fla., in February, but a shift in the 2021 calendar will put Southern California sailing front and center with the Helly Hansen NOOD Regatta San Diego.
by Laura Muma / Sailing World
Posted 5 Mar 09:20 PST
Ari Huusela closes out the 9th Vendée Globe
Ari Huusela closes out the 9th Vendée Globe
The first Finnish and first ever Nordic Skipper to complete the race
When Finnish solo skipper Ari Huusela crossed the finish line of the 2020-2021 Vendée Globe this Friday morning, it marked the ultimate conclusion of an ocean racing dream which has occupied almost all of his spare time over the last 22 years.
by Vendée Globe
Posted 5 Mar 08:42 PST
2021 Melges 24 World Championship cancelled
2021 Melges 24 World Championship cancelled
The event was expected to be held in Charleston
The Organizing Committee announces the cancellation of the 2021 Melges 24 World Championship, that was expected to be held in Charleston, SC, USA on April 9-17.
by IM24CA
Posted 5 Mar 07:53 PST
12mR: An Enduring Legacy released
12mR: An Enduring Legacy released
A film by Gary Jobson features the 2019 12mR World Championship in Newport, R.I.
Filmed during the 2019 12mR World Championship in Newport R.I., highlights include racing footage and competitor interviews paired with the experienced insights of the 12MYC's Station Steward Gary Jobson who also wrote and narrated this documentary.
by Barby MacGowan
Posted 5 Mar 07:10 PST
AC36: AI, RL, TLA, ETNZ, LRPP
AC36: AI, RL, TLA, ETNZ, LRPP
There's a wee event happening across The Ditch (Tasman Sea) next week
Now there's a wee event happening across 'The Ditch' (Tasman Sea) next week. So I certainly enjoyed writing from the armchair a little while ago, and whilst on that, thanks very much to all of you who read it all around the globe
by John Curnow, Editor, Sail-World AUS
Posted 5 Mar 03:00 PST
Ari Huusela finishes the Vendée Globe
Ari Huusela finishes the Vendée Globe
A fitting last hero
Ari Huusela has the honour of closing the course on this 9th Vendée Globe. He is the last to finish the race some 37 days after the first boats.
by Vendée Globe
Posted 5 Mar 00:37 PST
2021 JJ Giltinan 18ft Skiff Championship preview
2021 JJ Giltinan 18ft Skiff Championship preview
Jack Macartney's tech2 team go into the event as favourites
Despite winning the last season's Australian 18ft Skiff Championship in the then new tech2 skiff, Jack Macartney's 2020-21 Season team has gone up to another level of performance and consistency, taking all three major championships so far this season.
by Frank Quealey
Posted 4 Mar 23:10 PST
Youth Foiling Gold Cup day 2
Youth Foiling Gold Cup day 2
RHKYC Team Agiplast on the podium in third
More wind led to a welcome change of pace today as the sailors could invest their efforts in strategy and speed rather than just trying to fly.
by Yuri Nicolussi
Posted 4 Mar 16:36 PST
Gladwell's Line: Rolling the America's Cup dice
Gladwell's Line: Rolling the America's Cup dice
A look at some of the issues that could determine the outcome of the 36th Match, and a score.
Sail-World's NZ Editor Richard Gladwell who has been on the water, inside the race course, for every race and practice day of the America's Cup Regattas takes a look at some of the issues that could determine the outcome of the 36th Match, and a score.
by Richard Gladwell, Sail-World.com/nz
Posted 4 Mar 15:52 PST
America's Cup: Rating the helmsmen
America's Cup: Rating the helmsmen
Suzanne McFadden asks a six-time winner how much could it come down to the helmsmen?
With the America's Cup first-to-seven showdown about to begin, Suzanne McFadden asks a six-time winner how much could it come down to the helmsmen?
by Suzanne McFadden
Posted 4 Mar 15:21 PST
St. Maarten Heineken Regatta: A message to all
St. Maarten Heineken Regatta: A message to all
We are left with fantastic memories of the previous years
Today would have been the start of the 41st St. Maarten Heineken Regatta, unfortunately COVID set us on another course this year.
by St. Maarten Heineken Regatta
Posted 4 Mar 14:27 PST
Last Vendée Globe arrival Ari Huusela due Friday
Last Vendée Globe arrival Ari Huusela due Friday
The light winds he has had today have been ideal for him
With 130 nautical miles to go to the finish line of the Vendée Globe this Thursday afternoon, the 25th and final skipper Ari Huusela has made what should be his last tack of the race.
by Vendée Globe
Posted 4 Mar 09:37 PST
2021 U.S. Youth MR Championship & Youth MR Worlds
2021 U.S. Youth MR Championship & Youth MR Worlds
Timelines announced for requesting invitations
The 2021 U.S. Youth Match Racing Championship for the Rose Cup (USYMRC) will be held at the Rochester Yacht Club (N.Y.) on June 23-27, 2021 in Sonars. Sailors who turn 16, but not 21, in 2021 are eligible to compete. Selection is by resume.
by US Sailing
Posted 4 Mar 08:48 PST
Last Chance to Win a Cyclops Marine Load Sensor
Last Chance to Win a Cyclops Marine Load Sensor
Get the edge on the competition, and keep it!
Champions from Olympic classes, to Ocean Race competitors, to America's Cup sailors depend on Cyclops Marine load sensors to provide precision load data.
by Cyclops Marine
Posted 4 Mar 06:31 PST
Paul Larsen on RORC Time over Distance Series
Paul Larsen on RORC Time over Distance Series
The fastest sailor on the planet having clocked 68 knots in Vestas Sailrocket 2
Larsen has always been involved in cutting edge sailing projects and in this 45-minute interview he discusses foiling technology in both the Vendée Globe and the forthcoming Match in the 46th America's Cup.
by RORC Press
Posted 4 Mar 06:28 PST
America's Cup Analysis: Preparing for the Showdown
America's Cup Analysis: Preparing for the Showdown
PlanetSail on how the two teams are spening their final days of training
After almost four years of planning the start of the 36th America's Cup is just days away. And while Auckland remains in lockdown, both teams have been able to continue testing and training.
by Matt Sheahan
Posted 4 Mar 04:01 PST
America's Cup: AI lifts Kiwi crew to a new level
America's Cup: AI lifts Kiwi crew to a new level
America's Cup: Artificial Intelligence gives Team New Zealand sailors a tune up
A few days before racing in the 36th Match for the America's Cup, the covers have been lifted on the testing and development process based on Artificial Intelligence and machine learning used by Emirates Team New Zealand, in partnership with McKinsey & Co
by Richard Gladwell/Sail-World.com
Posted 4 Mar 02:18 PST
Super Ari super happy with 350nm to the finish
Super Ari super happy with 350nm to the finish
Ari Huusela has just 330 nautical miles to the finish line of the Vendée Globe
Ari Huusela has just 330 nautical miles to the finish line of the Vendée Globe and is almost due west of Les Sables d'Olonne. Enjoying flat seas and gentle winds he is making around 10-11kts today and it talking about a Friday finish.
by Vendée Globe
Posted 4 Mar 00:02 PST
Performance 40s set for Rolex Fastnet Race
Performance 40s set for Rolex Fastnet Race
One of the most popular 'classes within a class' with more than 50 entries
In this August's Rolex Fastnet Race, one of the most popular 'classes within a class' will be the Performance 40. At present more than fifty of these racer-cruisers and cruiser-racers are currently entered in the Royal Ocean Racing Club's pinnacle event.
by James Boyd / RORC
Posted 3 Mar 22:30 PST
Over 100 registered entries for 2021 ORC Worlds
Over 100 registered entries for 2021 ORC Worlds
A change to the Notice of Race will allow even more participation at this popular event
Organizers from the Kalev Yacht Club and the Offshore Racing Congress (ORC) have announced a change to the Notice of Race that will broaden participation in the 2021 ORC World Championship being held over 6-14 August 2021 in Tallinn, Estonia.
by Offshore Racing Congress
Posted 3 Mar 22:04 PST
Transpac 2021: Full steam ahead
Transpac 2021: Full steam ahead
Interest is strong among participants, sponsors and members
The Board of Directors of the Transpacific Yacht Club has confirmed the 2021 Transpac yacht race is on. Interest is strong among participants, sponsors and members of the club to have no interruption this year in the 105-year history.
by Transpacific Yacht Club
Posted 3 Mar 21:44 PST
Portugal to host The Ocean Race Europe in June
Portugal to host The Ocean Race Europe in June
Cascais, the home of the Mirpuri Foundation Racing Team, will host a stopover
Following the Race start from Lorient, France, at the end of May, the inaugural edition of The Ocean Race Europe will stop in Cascais, bringing the top international offshore racing teams in the world to Portugal.
by The Ocean Race
Posted 3 Mar 09:20 PST
Sara Zanobini on the 2021 Bacardi Cup Invitational
Sara Zanobini on the 2021 Bacardi Cup Invitational
David Schmidt interviews Sara about the event
While spring isn't far off, it's solidly winter in North America and competitive One Design sailing is still over the horizon for most sailors. Enter the Bacardi Cup Invitational Regatta, which promises great racing for J/70, Melges 24 and Star sailors.
by David Schmidt
Posted 3 Mar 08:00 PST
Henri-Lloyd's new 'M-PRO Pure Black' range
Henri-Lloyd's new 'M-PRO Pure Black' range
The ultimate protection for your next racing adventure
Henri-Lloyd have launched the ultimate protection for your next racing adventure, the new 'M-PRO Pure Black' range. The collection is engineered from Gore-Tex® Pro 3L Laminate technology.
by Henri-Lloyd
Posted 3 Mar 06:40 PST
Flying Fifteen Balearic Championship 2021
Flying Fifteen Balearic Championship 2021
Six races held over a long weekend at Puerto Pollença, Mallorca
The Spanish National Championship took place earlier this year, in February rather than September. Six races were scheduled, to be sailed over Friday, Saturday, and Sunday.
by Stephen Babbage, Flying Fifteen Mallorca
Posted 3 Mar 06:27 PST
Semaine Olympique Française 2021 cancelled
Semaine Olympique Française 2021 cancelled
All scenarios were considered and proposed to the DIGES
For almost a year, the organising committee of the Semaine Olympique Française has designed and developed many measures to welcome the elite of Olympic sailing in the safest conditions possible.
by Fédération Française de Voile
Posted 3 Mar 05:40 PST
America's Cup: Kiwis pull new moves
America's Cup: Kiwis pull new moves
Emirates Team New Zealand have been spotted out training with a couple of new moves - for the Kiwis
Emirates Team New Zealand have been spotted out training with a couple of new moves - for the Kiwi team, at least. There's also a parallel video of luna Rossa as they sailed in the same course area as the Kiwis.
by Richard Gladwell/Sail-World.com/nz
Posted 3 Mar 00:27 PST
America's Cup: Time out for Cup teams
America's Cup: Time out for Cup teams
Time for Emirates Team NZ and Luna Rossa Prada Pirelli to reflect, tweak, train, and optimise.
The period between the Prada Cup Final and the start of the 36th America's Cup Match presented by Prada was always going to provide time for Emirates Team New Zealand and Luna Rossa Prada Pirelli to reflect, tweak, train, and optimise.
by America's Cup Media
Posted 3 Mar 00:09 PST
America's Cup: Lockdown creates new challenge
America's Cup: Lockdown creates new challenge
The latest lockdown in Auckland has delivered a new challenge to both ETNZ and Luna Rossa
The latest lockdown in Auckland has delivered a new challenge to both Emirates Team New Zealand and Luna Rossa Prada Pirelli as they prepare for the 36th America's Cup Match.
by America's Cup Media
Posted 2 Mar 23:05 PST
America's Cup Analysis: Backstage in Lockdown
America's Cup Analysis: Backstage in Lockdown
PlanetSail's Matt Sheahan explains what's going on
The recent Covid lockdown in Auckland has forced the organisers of the 36th America's Cup to press pause, but there's plenty going on behind the scenes.
by Matt Sheahan
Posted 2 Mar 22:57 PST
World Sailing Trust launches Participation Study
World Sailing Trust launches Participation Study
Participation Study will serve as a benchmarking survey to assess the sport of sailing
The World Sailing Trust is today launching a global Participation Study to assess the status of sailing in terms of equity, diversity and inclusion.
by World Sailing
Posted 2 Mar 21:23 PST
America's Cup: Ashby analyses the upcoming Cup
America's Cup: Ashby analyses the upcoming Cup
Emirates Team NZ's mainsail trimmer, Glen Ashby covers a lot of ground talking to Duncan Johnstone
Emirates Team New Zealand mainsail trimmer, Glen Ashby covers a lot of ground in this interview with Stuff's Duncan Johnston conducted at the America's Cup Village this morning.
by Duncan Johnstone/Stuff.co.nz
Posted 2 Mar 18:39 PST
America's Cup: Welcome to Kelly's office
America's Cup: Welcome to Kelly's office
A sailing rookie hailing from the mountains of Colorado, Kelly Hartzell plays a crucial part in ETNZ
A sailing rookie hailing from the mountains of Colorado, Kelly Hartzell plays a crucial part in Team New Zealand's defence of the America's Cup. She explains her role as a mechatronics engineer to Suzanne McFadden.
by Suzanne McFadden
Posted 2 Mar 13:59 PST
Are hybrid boat shows the way forwards?
Are hybrid boat shows the way forwards?
Positive at the virtual RYA Dinghy Show, but a new portmanteau needed!
I've talked to various people during and since the virtual RYA Dinghy Show and all so far are hailing it as a success. In the UK, the Dinghy Show is the start of the sailing season, and to simply not hold the event would have been a grave mistake.
by Mark Jardine
Posted 2 Mar 12:00 PST
Cup news, Vendee Globe finishers, GGR 2022 update
Cup news, Vendee Globe finishers, GGR 2022 update
Latest newsletter from Sail-World's David Schmidt in the USA
While the America's Cup World Series and the Prada Cup delivered a chance to see AC75s lock horns on the racecourse, it also gave the world a much-needed chance to see what life looks like at the end of the coronavirus tunnel.
by David Schmidt
Posted 2 Mar 09:00 PST
Allen Product Feature: Deck Bushes & Snatch Blocks
Allen Product Feature: Deck Bushes & Snatch Blocks
Two extremely useful types of fitting for your boat
A through deck bush is designed to protect a surface from a rubbing rope or wire, they can also be used to act as a deflecting point. A snatch block is a variation of pulley that has been designed to allow quick attaching and releasing of lines.
by Ben Harden, Allen
Posted 2 Mar 04:00 PST
Lorient to host The Ocean Race Europe start
Lorient to host The Ocean Race Europe start
Iconic port, in the heart of the renowned 'Bretagne Sailing Valley'
The iconic port, in the heart of the renowned 'Bretagne Sailing Valley', will host the start for both the IMOCA and VO65 fleets as they charge south across the Bay of Biscay.
by The Ocean Race
Posted 2 Mar 03:49 PST
2021 Finn Masters Magazine published
2021 Finn Masters Magazine published
Winging its way to Finn Masters worldwide
The 2021 Finn Masters Magazine has just been published and is winging its way to Finn Masters worldwide. While many still prefer the hard copy, it is also available to read online.
by Robert Deaves
Posted 2 Mar 02:24 PST