Allen's Latest Product Features Allen's Latest Product Features The inboard end batten adjuster and flanged aluminium deck bush Our newest range of flanged aluminium deck bushes feature a wider surface area with two fixing holes, allowing for a simple installation which only requires two screws and no messy bonding agent or silicone. by Allen Posted 22 Oct 01:00 PDT 2021 International Masters Regatta day 1 2021 International Masters Regatta day 1 Alan Field comes out strong in San Diego It's no secret that the skippers invited to San Diego Yacht Club's International Masters Regatta (IMR) come with a decorated sailing resume and outstanding accomplishments on the water. by San Diego Yacht Club Posted 21 Oct 23:41 PDT J/111 Worlds a Hampton, Virginia USA day 1 J/111 Worlds a Hampton, Virginia USA day 1 Racing starts under sunny skies and breeze averaging 10-12 knots The 2021 J/111 World Championship hosted by Hampton Yacht Club in Hampton, Virginia USA launched on Thursday under sunny skies and breeze averaging 10-12 knots. Seven J/111s completed three races. by Julie & Christopher Howell Posted 21 Oct 23:02 PDT Marc Blees sets sights high at Rolex TP52 Worlds Marc Blees sets sights high at Rolex TP52 Worlds Former top Finn and Star helm turned offshore racer assembles a crew Former top Dutch Finn and Star boat helm turned leading offshore racer, Code Zero's Marc Blees will field a team at next week's 10 boat Rolex TP52 World Championship in Palma, Mallorca. by 52 Super Series Posted 21 Oct 15:18 PDT 2021 Rolex Middle Sea Race preview 2021 Rolex Middle Sea Race preview The Mediterranean's quintessential offshore race Rolex has supported this annual 606-nautical mile (975 kilometre) race and its organizers, the Royal Malta Yacht Club (RMYC), since 2002. by Quinag Posted 21 Oct 06:18 PDT Doyle Sails place 4th and 6th in 2021 Moth Worlds Doyle Sails place 4th and 6th in 2021 Moth Worlds Some of the biggest names in sailing choose Doyle Sails for the 2021 Moth Worlds in Italy The Doyle Sails Moth Team Riders descended on Lake Garda, Italy for the World Championships in August, with some of the biggest names choosing Doyle Sails. With great effort going into innovation and development in the last twelve months. by Danielle Burridge/Doyle Sails Posted 21 Oct 04:46 PDT 2024 Vendée Globe Notice of Race published 2024 Vendée Globe Notice of Race published Rules of participation are put in place three years before the start The SAEM Vendée, the organizing entity behind the Vendée Globe, has just published the Notice of Race which details the rules for competing in the 10th edition of the Vendée Globe. by Vendée Globe Posted 21 Oct 04:25 PDT The Ocean Cleanup proves viability of technology The Ocean Cleanup proves viability of technology With trash collected from the Great Pacific Garbage Patch The Ocean Cleanup, the non-profit developing and scaling technologies to rid the oceans of plastic, announces proof of technology upon returning to Victoria Harbour with trash collected from the Great Pacific Garbage Patch. by The Ocean Cleanup Posted 21 Oct 04:20 PDT Ten places at eSailing Worlds Final decided Ten places at eSailing Worlds Final decided With final set to take place live on 6 November The nine-month season has come to an end, concluding with the eSailing World Championship PlayOffs which took place this weekend (1st - 4th October), and the eSailGP Grand Finale. The ten places at the Live Final have now been decided! by World Sailing Posted 21 Oct 02:03 PDT A new hand on the tiller of Womens Sailing in NZ A new hand on the tiller of Womens Sailing in NZ 2000 Olympic gold medallist Jenny Armstrong is now plotting the course of women's sailing in NZ 2000 Olympic gold medallist Jenny Armstrong is now plotting the course of women's sailing in New Zealand - and she's already leading by example, Suzanne McFadden discovers. by Suzanne McFadden Posted 21 Oct 01:34 PDT The Australian 18 Footers League Academy The Australian 18 Footers League Academy An exciting new concept to encourage and educate new recruits The Australian 18 Footers League has established an exciting new concept to encourage and educate new recruits, or recently recruited, young sailors to the high-speed world of 18ft Skiff racing. by Frank Quealey Posted 20 Oct 22:33 PDT Clapcich and Conti launch Equal Sailing Clapcich and Conti launch Equal Sailing A milestone moment for professional opportunities in the sailing world Equal Sailing is a global initiative founded by Olympic athletes and world champions Giulia Conti and Francesca Clapcich, aimed at inspiring an equal, competitive playing field for male and female sailors. by Rachele Vitello Posted 20 Oct 22:08 PDT 2021 U.S. Adult Sailing Championship preview 2021 U.S. Adult Sailing Championship preview Sailors from Hawaii to Rhode Island head to Texas for the competition From Hawaii to Rhode Island, some of the country's best adult sailors will head to Texas for a weekend of competition and camaraderie at the 2021 U.S. Adult Sailing Championship. by US Sailing Posted 20 Oct 17:09 PDT A 24-hour bonus for 80 racers A 24-hour bonus for 80 racers After the international jury examines protests in the Mini Transat EuroChef On Wednesday 20 October, the international jury responsible for examining the protests from 19 racers competing in the 23rd edition of the Mini Transat EuroChef, which were filed at the end of the first leg, has returned its verdict. by Mini Transat EuroChef Posted 20 Oct 11:11 PDT Yachting Malta Coastal Race underway Yachting Malta Coastal Race underway 42 teams representing 17 countries racing The Yachting Malta Coastal Race started at 10:00 CEST on Wednesday 20 October. 42 teams entered the race representing 17 countries. by Rolex Middle Sea Race Posted 20 Oct 10:51 PDT MarsKeel part of historic first MarsKeel part of historic first Ocean Drone with MarsKeel's lead ballast system captures footage from inside hurricane In a historic first, a camera-equipped ocean drone that uses MarsKeel's unique lead ballast system, has captured footage from inside a hurricane. by The MarsKeel Team Posted 20 Oct 08:39 PDT Canada completes line-up for SailGP Season 3 Canada completes line-up for SailGP Season 3 Owned by innovative businessman and investment entrepreneur and lifelong sailor, Fred Pye SailGP has announced that the line-up for Season 3 - starting May 2022 - will be further enhanced with the addition of Canada joining the global league for Season 3. by SailGP Posted 20 Oct 08:31 PDT The Transat Jacques Vabre 2021 The Transat Jacques Vabre 2021 A tough challenge to end a great IMOCA season The IMOCA Class has enjoyed a vintage and innovative year in 2021 and now it is time for the finale - one of the classics in the repertoire - the 15th edition of the two-handed Transat Jacques Vabre. by Ed Gorman / IMOCA Globe Series Posted 20 Oct 08:12 PDT America's Cup: NYYC - Pause now, tell later America's Cup: NYYC - Pause now, tell later NYYC's decision to "pause its pursuit of the America's Cup" appears to have been taken autonomously The New York Yacht Club's decision to "pause its pursuit of the America's Cup" appears to have been taken autonomously, without reference to Stars+Stripes USA and was leaked to online media several hours before the team was made aware of the decision. by Richard Gladwell/Sail-World.com/nz Posted 20 Oct 04:29 PDT Australia's Olympic Flag bearer joins Zhik Board Australia's Olympic Flag bearer joins Zhik Board The move comes following his win in the 470 Class at Tokyo 2020 with Will Ryan Triple Olympic medalist Mat Belcher is used to being at the top of his game and, in the wake of his Gold medal at Tokyo 2020, has just been appointed to join the Zhik Board of Directors. by Zhik Posted 19 Oct 23:30 PDT ABBYY announce entry to Rolex Middle Sea Race ABBYY announce entry to Rolex Middle Sea Race Team includes sailors from the United States, U.K. and Netherlands United States tech organisation ABBYY announce the entry of XP44 ABBYY Antelope to the Rolex Middle Sea Race. by Rachel Fallon-Langdon Posted 19 Oct 23:16 PDT New York YC exits claiming not enough time for Cup New York YC exits claiming not enough time for Cup The New York Yacht Club have issued a statement covering their decision not to continue in AC37 The New York Yacht Club have issued a statement covering their decision not to continue in the 37th America's Cup, despite having issued a Challenge, a draft Protocol. by Stuart Streuli, New York YC Posted 19 Oct 14:20 PDT Introducing smartlink EE Introducing smartlink EE Pin to Pin Load Sensing for Dayboats The next generation of wireless load sensor for the Metre Classes, Dragons, Sunbeams and more... by Cyclops Marine Posted 19 Oct 10:05 PDT Kites flying high Kites flying high Over the past couple of weeks 138 of the best kite foilers gathered in Sardinia I'm not going to lie; I was disappointed when the International Olympic Committee raised concerns about the Mixed Offshore Doublehanded event at the Paris 2024 Olympics. by Mark Jardine Posted 19 Oct 02:00 PDT Vaikobi launches new junior sailing gear range Vaikobi launches new junior sailing gear range All the best gear for 9-14 year-olds who are at the beginning of their sailing journeys Vaikobi's exciting new youth collection has just hit the rack, with all the best gear for 9-14 year-olds who are at the beginning of their sailing journeys. by Vaikobi Posted 19 Oct 00:06 PDT Champion crowned winner of eSailGP Championship Champion crowned winner of eSailGP Championship Great Britain's VIT Farley claims victory in winner-takes-all eSailGP Grand Final eSailGP Season 2's virtual high-speed action culminated on Friday with eight super-pumped qualifying players vying for the coveted title of 2021 eSailGP Champion. by SailGP Posted 18 Oct 22:34 PDT America's Cup: NYYC 'pause' Cup involvement America's Cup: NYYC 'pause' Cup involvement NYYC surprised their second challenger team, Stars+Stripes and have paused Cup preparations Just under four months after announcing that they had chosen another team for AC37 in place of American Magic, their team from the 36th America's Cup. Now the New York Yacht Club has "paused" their Cup involvement. by Richard Gladwell/Sail-World NZ Posted 18 Oct 21:42 PDT Australian Olympic gold medalist signs on with YNZ Australian Olympic gold medalist signs on with YNZ Olympic Gold medalist in the Womens 470 class, to takeover as YNZ's Womens sailing programme manager Olympic Gold medalist in the Womens 470 class, Jenny Armstrong will takeover as Yachting New Zealand's women's sailing manager and Laser Radial programme manager by Michael Brown/Yachting NZ Posted 18 Oct 20:27 PDT 200 days to go until the Worrell 1000 Race 2022 200 days to go until the Worrell 1000 Race 2022 A full roster of 17 teams representing 6 countries With just 200 days to go until the race begins at Hollywood Beach, FL, the Worrell 1000 has a full roster of 17 teams representing 6 countries, including returning champions Randy Smyth (6-time Worrell Champ) and Rod Waterhouse (4-time Worrell Champ). by Worrell 1000 Posted 18 Oct 18:57 PDT Kiwis kitefoilers start on path to Paris2024 Kiwis kitefoilers start on path to Paris2024 Top kitefoilers will spend the next two weeks reflecting on the 2021 Worlds results New Zealand's top kitefoilers will spend the next two weeks in isolation mapping out what 2022 looks like for them after a world championships of highs and lows. by Michael Brown/Yachting NZ Posted 18 Oct 17:47 PDT 12 Lipton Cup teams prepare for competition 12 Lipton Cup teams prepare for competition Each team always arrives ready to put up a fight in San Diego Bay Twelve yacht club teams from all around the country come to San Diego Yacht Club on October 28-30, 2021 to participate in a highly competitive series while rotating through a matched fleet of J/105s. by San Diego Yacht Club Posted 18 Oct 17:44 PDT IC37 Class signs brokerage agreement IC37 Class signs brokerage agreement The 37-foot Mark Mills design has carved out a sizeable niche in the sport As the chosen class for the Rolex NYYC Invitational Cup and the Canada's Cup, two of the world top sailing trophies, the 37-foot Mark Mills design carved out a sizeable niche in the sport. by New York Yacht Club Posted 18 Oct 17:10 PDT Swan One Design Worlds winners crowned Swan One Design Worlds winners crowned G-Spot wins the ClubSwan 36, Raving Swan triumphs in the ClubSwan 42 The triumphant owners and crews have the right to consider themselves the best in the world after battling to the top of the leader board in St Tropez. by Nautor's Swan Posted 18 Oct 03:50 PDT 2021 Formula Kite Worlds overall 2021 Formula Kite Worlds overall Moroz lands fifth successive world title as elated De Ramecourt bags first in Sardinia The US's Daniela Moroz closed out a remarkable five titles in a row at the Formula Kite World Championships on the Italian island of Sardinia, coming from behind in the finals shootout on the sparkling Gulf of Oristano, to seize the coveted crown. by International Kiteboarding Association Posted 18 Oct 00:10 PDT Moroz claims fifth consecutive Formula Kite Worlds Moroz claims fifth consecutive Formula Kite Worlds She only needed one more race win on the final day of racing After much anticipation during the light wind postponement on shore, Daniela Moroz (Lafayette, Calif.) took the win in her final race, securing her fifth Women's Formula Kite World Champion title. by US Sailing Team Posted 17 Oct 23:11 PDT NSHOF welcomes eleven legends to its ranks NSHOF welcomes eleven legends to its ranks Induction held during its 11th ceremony on Saturday, October 16th The National Sailing Hall of Fame (NSHOF) announced today the induction of eleven sailors during its 11th ceremony, held on Saturday, October 16th, 2021, in Newport, Rhode Island. by National Sailing Hall of Fame Posted 17 Oct 22:38 PDT Marine Auctions October Online Auctions Marine Auctions October Online Auctions Results being obtained well in excess of our clients' expectations Marine Online Auctions, are proving to be extremely successful, with results being obtained well in excess of our clients' and our expectations. by Marine Auctions Posted 17 Oct 18:00 PDT Andrew Brown on designing sails for youth sailors Andrew Brown on designing sails for youth sailors Winning sailors know that when boats are identical, sails become the major opportunity for gain Doyle Sails utilises a computational simulation environment to engineer sails that are faster out of the bag, easier to trim and maintain their designed shape through a greater wind range, explains sail designer and coach Andrew Brown. by Doyle Sails Posted 17 Oct 15:40 PDT How to apply antiskid on deck or paint numbers How to apply antiskid on deck or paint numbers More lessons and tips from the Global Solo Challenge In many classes such as Mini 650s, Class40s and Imoca60 it is mandatory to paint your boat number on the deck, in Cat Zero events you also have to paint an area of 4sqm in high visibility colour. by Global Solo Challenge Posted 17 Oct 06:03 PDT 2021 Formula Kite Worlds day 4 2021 Formula Kite Worlds day 4 Pack reshuffled as competition heats up ahead of climactic finals in Sardinia The penultimate day of the Formula Kite world championships fought out on the glorious Gulf of Oristano on the Italian island of Sardinia, sparked tense drama all over the race track in difficult conditions. by International Kiteboarding Association Posted 16 Oct 16:30 PDT