The Ocean Race Leg 2 Day 9: East is least The Ocean Race Leg 2 Day 9: East is least GUYOT environnement - Team Europe runs into a light patch with its easterly routing One day can make a big difference in The Ocean Race. In fact, just a few hours can turn what had been a winning hand into something doubtful. by The Ocean Race Posted 2 Feb 07:17 PST New World Sailing Show kicks off a huge year New World Sailing Show kicks off a huge year Opening with a look at the start of The Ocean Race The first World Sailing Show of 2023 opens with a look at the start of The Ocean Race in Alicante, Spain, where five teams will compete in a nine-stop race around the world over the course of six months and six more will be part of the VO65 Sprint Cup. by World Sailing Posted 2 Feb 07:10 PST America's Cup: ETNZ begin two-boat testing America's Cup: ETNZ begin two-boat testing America's Cup Defender Emirates Team NZ began its two boat testing programme on Auckland harbour America's Cup Defender Emirates Team New Zealand began its two boat testing programme on Auckland's Waitemata Harbour today in ideal 12- 15 knots NE winds. It was the first opportunity the team has had to sail in the past week in the due inclement weather by Emirates Team NZ Posted 1 Feb 23:10 PST 2023 Congressional Cup lineup announced 2023 Congressional Cup lineup announced Reigning champion Ian Williams (GBR) will return to defend his title The world's top match racing skippers will return to Long Beach, Calif. April 18 to 22, 2023 for the 58th Congressional Cup regatta - presented by Long Beach Yacht Club, and a premier event on the prestigious World Match Racing Tour. by Betsy Senescu Posted 1 Feb 22:30 PST SailGP Technologies: High-performance engineering SailGP Technologies: High-performance engineering SailGP Technologies - delivering high-performance design solutions for over two decades SailGP Technologies has worked to deliver high-performance design solutions for over two decades. Refining high-tech composite and fluid engineering to solve complex problems, deliver innovative design solutions and improve performance. by SailGP Technologies Posted 1 Feb 19:00 PST Cup Spy: Kiwis start two-boat testing Cup Spy: Kiwis start two-boat testing Emirates Team NZ started their two-boat training/testing program this morning on the Hauraki Gulf Emirates Team New Zealand started their two-boat training/testing program this morning on the Hauraki Gulf. by Richard Gladwell/Sail-World.com/nz Posted 1 Feb 13:36 PST Nilaya is a new "feather" in Royal Huisman's cap Nilaya is a new "feather" in Royal Huisman's cap This superyacht is the first to utilize Royal Huisman's new Featherlight™ design Panamax sloop Nilaya reached another milestone with her departure from her construction hall at the builder's Vollenhove facility in preparation for the installation of her towering rig in Amsterdam. by Royal Huisman Posted 1 Feb 11:34 PST Pan Am Games, Worlds, and Test Event Selection Pan Am Games, Worlds, and Test Event Selection The Clearwater event will feature eight Olympic classes Hosted by Sail Life, Clearwater Community Sailing and presented by Bay Stay Restaurant Group, the event will feature eight Olympic classes: the 49er, Men's iQFOiL, Women's iQFOiL, ILCA 6, ILCA 7, Men's Formula Kite and Women's Formula Kite, and 470 Mixed. by US Sailing Posted 1 Feb 08:03 PST RS21 Class announce new partnership with Vakaros RS21 Class announce new partnership with Vakaros The partnership will be showcased at Charleston Race Week The International RS21 Class are pleased to announce an exciting new Partnership with Vakaros. This new partnership brings two brands together who share a passion for changing the game and developing our sport. by RS Sailing Posted 1 Feb 06:48 PST The Ocean Race Leg 2 Day 8: Back on track The Ocean Race Leg 2 Day 8: Back on track The five IMOCAs are charging south in the tradewinds After hitting the speed bump of the doldrums, the five IMOCA yachts competing in The Ocean Race are now eating up the miles on the race south to Cape Town. by The Ocean Race Posted 1 Feb 05:45 PST Marine Resources latest jobs Marine Resources latest jobs Ready for that change? Pinch, punch, first of the month, new season, new rounds of hiring. This week's newsletter is overflowing with opportunities from the leisure marine industry. by Marine Resources Posted 1 Feb 04:00 PST 2023 Pure Grenada Sailing Week day 2 2023 Pure Grenada Sailing Week day 2 Spinnakers fly from Carriacou to Grenada Tyrell Bay once again bustled with boats today as crews prepared their sails for the second race day of the 2023 Pure Grenada Sailing Week, and another day of light northeasterlies. by Grenada Sailing Week Posted 1 Feb 03:59 PST International fleet set for RORC Caribbean 600 International fleet set for RORC Caribbean 600 Over 70 teams from 16 different nations are expected to compete Over 70 teams from 16 different nations are expected for the 2023 RORC Caribbean 600, with a dozen or more boats racing in the inaugural RORC Nelson's Cup Series. by Louay Habib Posted 1 Feb 01:01 PST IRC Measurement Manual updated IRC Measurement Manual updated A comprehensive guide to help ensure good and consistent measurement practice The international IRC rating rule has always been a self-measurement system, and official measurement is not a rule requirement unless the boat needs an Endorsed IRC certificate. by RORC Rating Office Posted 31 Jan 22:01 PST 18ft Skiff Club Championship resumes on Sunday 18ft Skiff Club Championship resumes on Sunday The fleet will be back on Sydney Harbour for the President's Trophy Conditions on Days 1 and 2 of last week's Australian 18ft Skiff Championship set up what could have been one of the best finishes to the title for several years, but unfortunately it was marred by a lack of wind on the final day. by Frank Quealey Posted 31 Jan 21:53 PST Cup Spy Jan 31: INEOS and Patriot chase the wind Cup Spy Jan 31: INEOS and Patriot chase the wind Two teams trained on Tuesday. American Magic was again greeted by a fog bank and stayed inshore at P Two teams trained on Tuesday. American Magic was again greeted by a fog bank and stayed on the inshore course at Pensacola. The Brits went offshore in search of a breeze off Mallorca. They found it and had a good training session. by Richard Gladwell/Sail-world.com/nz Posted 31 Jan 19:57 PST 2023 Finn Gold Cup in Miami overall 2023 Finn Gold Cup in Miami overall Ed Wright secures second Finn Gold Cup after no racing on final day in Miami Britain's Ed Wright has won the Finn Gold Cup in Miami, USA, after no racing was possible on the final day on Biscayne Bay. by Robert Deaves Posted 31 Jan 13:46 PST Robert Stanjek: Sébastien Simon proves a master Robert Stanjek: Sébastien Simon proves a master At playing the shifts in and out of the Doldrums Not many people saw this coming, but the oldest and heaviest boat in the fleet – Guyot Environnement-Team Europe – has emerged from the worst of the Doldrums with a useful lead. by Ed Gorman / IMOCA Globe Series Posted 31 Jan 13:13 PST The armchair navigator - imagining life at sea The armchair navigator - imagining life at sea What does it feel like during The Ocean Race? As the 2023 edition of The Ocean Race fleets tears up the offshore miles separating Cabo Verde from Cape Town, I'll admit that I often find myself daydreaming about what it would be like to foil (or semi-foil) across a wide swath of big blue. by David Schmidt Posted 31 Jan 08:00 PST The Ocean Race Leg 2 Day 7: Racing into the South The Ocean Race Leg 2 Day 7: Racing into the South The fleet is escaping the clutches of the doldrums and picking up speed in the southern hemisphere As January comes to a close, so does one chapter of leg 2 of The Ocean Race. The fleet has burst into the southern hemisphere, crossing the equator overnight and escaping the calms of the doldrums. by The Ocean Race Posted 31 Jan 06:39 PST Kirsten Neuschäfer takes lead in Golden Globe Race Kirsten Neuschäfer takes lead in Golden Globe Race An extraordinary solo woman sailor quite unlike any other 149 days ago, on Sept 4th 2022, 15 men and one woman set out from Les Sables d'Olonne. Their dreams and aspirations were to circumnavigate solo in the extreme Golden Globe Race. by Golden Globe Race Posted 31 Jan 06:05 PST Record entries for Trofeo Princesa Sofia Mallorca Record entries for Trofeo Princesa Sofia Mallorca More than 560 crews from 54 countries have already pre-registered More than 560 crews from 54 countries have already pre-registered for the 52 Trofeo Princesa Sofia Mallorca. In the history of Mallorca's classic Olympic class regatta this is already an unprecedented level of interest in the showcase regatta. by Trofeo S.A.R. Princesa Sofía Posted 31 Jan 05:21 PST Cup Spy Jan 30: Patriot off to a foggy start Cup Spy Jan 30: Patriot off to a foggy start Three teams trained on Monday as a time of change draws near in the buildup to the America's Cup. Three teams trained on Monday as a time of change draws near in the buildup to the America's Cup. American Magic started was greeted by a fog bank and stayed inshore at Pensacola. Luna Rossa and Alinghi RBR had good sessions in Cagliari and Barcelona. by Richard Gladwell/Sail-world.com/nz Posted 31 Jan 05:16 PST New Allen blocks at boot Düsseldorf 2023 New Allen blocks at boot Düsseldorf 2023 We speak to Ben Harden about the latest in the range, including the mighty TiiTAN We speak to Ben Harden at boot Düsseldorf 2023 about the new products from Allen, including the redesigned 40mm range, the deck organiser range, the High Roller block range, and the mighty TiiTAN. by Mark Jardine Posted 31 Jan 02:41 PST Visit Qatar GKA Freestyle-Kite World Cup kicks off Visit Qatar GKA Freestyle-Kite World Cup kicks off Kiteboarding's leading freestyle athletes set for competition Round one of the 2023 Qatar Airways GKA Kite World Tour season kicks off today with the Visit Qatar GKA Freestyle-Kite World Cup at Fuwairit Kite Beach resort with awesome, turquoise-clear lagoon conditions on the menu. by GKA Kite World Tour Posted 31 Jan 01:29 PST Translated 9's first success Translated 9's first success From Cape Town to Rio de Janeiro with no modern technology on board Translated 9 has successfully crossed the ocean for the first time with a crew made up of young people on their first transoceanic voyage, guided by Vittorio Malingri and with practically no tech on board. by Translated 9 Posted 30 Jan 23:03 PST 2023 Finn Gold Cup in Miami Day 4 2023 Finn Gold Cup in Miami Day 4 Light winds mix fleet Light winds mixed the fleet on the fourth day of the 2023 Finn Gold Cup in Miami. Ed Wright from Britain extended his lead to 11 points from Domonkos Nemeth from Hungary, while Miguel Fernandez Vasco, from Spain is back up to third. by Robert Deaves Posted 30 Jan 21:43 PST Join the crew aboard Emirates Team NZ's AC40 Join the crew aboard Emirates Team NZ's AC40 Join the crew aboard Emirates Team NZ's AC40 on this just-released 360 degree video Join the crew aboard Emirates Team NZ's AC40 on this just-released 360 degree video by Richard Gladwell Posted 30 Jan 19:46 PST 2023 Pure Grenada Sailing Week day 1 2023 Pure Grenada Sailing Week day 1 Grenadians dominate the start line The first horn of the 2023 Pure Grenada Sailing Week blew this morning at 10am as the fleet, 30 boats strong, adjusted their sails to a gentle northeasterly 10 to 12-knot breeze. by Grenada Sailing Week Posted 30 Jan 18:23 PST Mikaili Sol is already in Qatar for GKA World Cup Mikaili Sol is already in Qatar for GKA World Cup Championship will be officially opened this Tuesday at Fuwairit Kite Beach Resort Crowned six-time world champion in 2022 and ranking as number one woman in the Freestyle category, 18-year-old Mikaili Sol is one of the promises for the Qatar GKA Freestyle Kite Word Cup 2033. by César A. Martín Posted 30 Jan 15:20 PST IOR 2023 at St. Thomas YC registration open IOR 2023 at St. Thomas YC registration open International Optimist Regatta, TOTE Clinic & TOTE Team Race set for June 12-18 Registration is open! The 30th anniversary International Optimist Regatta (IOR), the TOTE Clinic, and the TOTE Team Race will take place from June 12-18, 2023, at the St. Thomas Yacht Club. by Carol Bareuther Posted 30 Jan 14:35 PST GryphonSolo2: Globe40 Leg 6 finish! GryphonSolo2: Globe40 Leg 6 finish! Yesterday in Recife, Brazil at about 2 in the afternoon local time Just wanted to send out a quick note to say we finished Leg 6 yesterday in Recife, Brazil at about 2 in the afternoon local time. by Joe Harris, GryphonSolo2 Posted 30 Jan 14:06 PST Paul Cayard: Open letter on the IPC verdict Paul Cayard: Open letter on the IPC verdict There are now 41 nations on five continents active in Para sailing IPC announced their decision that Para Sailing will not be reinstated for Los Angeles 2028 after a valiant worldwide campaign led by World Sailing to boost involvement in the sport and support of Para athletes. by US Sailing Team Posted 30 Jan 13:58 PST Stopover episode 2 - Cabo Verde Stopover episode 2 - Cabo Verde Despite the apparent relaxed atmosphere, the IMOCA crews were not allowed to wind down In this second episode of the STOPOVER series, come and join us in the country of Cesária Évora, the Barefoot Diva. by IMOCA Globe Series Posted 30 Jan 13:28 PST NYYC American Magic Team 1 wins US Select Series 1 NYYC American Magic Team 1 wins US Select Series 1 Dominating on the water in Miami Fresh from contesting the Youth Foiling Gold Cup 2023 Act 1 on Biscayne Bay, the foiling 69F line-up joined the three days of racing of the Bacardi Invitation Winter Series Event 2 in Miami. by 69F Sailing Posted 30 Jan 13:22 PST The Ocean Race Leg 2 Day 6: Nervous times The Ocean Race Leg 2 Day 6: Nervous times Tensions run high as wind and boat speeds hit new lows Tensions run high as wind and boat speeds hit new lows with the IMOCA fleet crossing an unusually large doldrums. by The Ocean Race Posted 30 Jan 08:06 PST GryphonSolo2 off the coast of Brazil GryphonSolo2 off the coast of Brazil Careening through the waves with all gear and sails stacked to windward As I write this we are steaming towards Recife, Brazil at 11 knots of boatspeed with just over 300 miles to go to the finish. It is a wet and wild ride at night with a beautiful half-moon and many stars. by Joe Harris, GryphonSolo2 Posted 30 Jan 05:57 PST Visit Qatar GKA Freestyle Kite World Cup 2023 Visit Qatar GKA Freestyle Kite World Cup 2023 Freestyle kite event marks the start of this season's tour The event is free to watch for visitors, who will be treated to an exhilarating display of freestyle kiting, which focuses on big air tricks, loops and jumps. by Qatar Tourism Posted 30 Jan 05:37 PST Freestyle skills at the 2023 FPT Cape Town Freestyle skills at the 2023 FPT Cape Town Howling winds kicked off the competitive season in South Africa Two eliminations were ran, one at the Rietvlei lake and one at the wavespot Doodles, meaning diverse conditions which challenged every single one of the 28 entrants. by Freestyle Pro Tour Posted 30 Jan 05:06 PST Sailing not included in Paralympic Games for LA28 Sailing not included in Paralympic Games for LA28 David Graham, "...an extremely disappointing day for our whole sport" World Sailing has vowed to continue supporting Para Sailing worldwide following the news that the sport will not be included in the Paralympic Games for LA28. by World Sailing Posted 30 Jan 02:54 PST