Cup Musings, TOR Europe, and the Rolex Giraglia Cup Musings, TOR Europe, and the Rolex Giraglia Latest newsletter from Sail-World's David Schmidt in the USA I'm not much of a Guns N' Roses fan. But the other day, "Sweet Child O' Mine" came on the radio. Axl started crooning: “Where do we go? Oh, where do we go now?” And of course, I started thinking about the America's Cup. by David Schmidt Posted 22 Jun 08:00 PDT McConaghy announces hull #1 of MC75 model McConaghy announces hull #1 of MC75 model The MC75 is lightweight, eco-friendly and fully customisable Designed to offer contemporary on-water living with an apartment-like style, the MC75 is lightweight, eco-friendly and, as with all models in the McConaghy Multihull range, fully customisable. by McConaghy Boats Posted 23 Jun 03:43 PDT Swan Sardinia Challenge begins in Porto Cervo Swan Sardinia Challenge begins in Porto Cervo Beginning with a Practice Race, the Skipper's Briefing and the traditional Welcome Cocktail Beginning with a Practice Race, the Skipper's Briefing and the traditional Welcome Cocktail, today was the first day of the first edition of the Swan Sardinia Challenge, organized by Yacht Club Costa Smeralda with Nautor's Swan and ClubSwan Racing. by Yacht Club Costa Smeralda Posted 22 Jun 10:39 PDT Barton Marine - Our climate change commitment Barton Marine - Our climate change commitment Serious about the long-term welfare of our lands and oceans Barton Marine is serious about the long-term welfare of our lands and oceans. We are committed to ensuring climate change and environmental policies are front of mind when it comes to Barton's production and operations activities. by Barton Marine Posted 22 Jun 04:00 PDT Camden Classics Cup - Are you ready to race? Camden Classics Cup - Are you ready to race? Tick Tock - Your information for regatta program is due Thanks for being a part of the biggest fleet yet! The fleet is now at 80 extraordinary yachts! by Camden Classics Cup Posted 21 Jun 09:57 PDT Certified Service for all BIRW competitors Certified Service for all BIRW competitors North Sails keeping you on the water all week long Exciting day on the water? Your North Sails team is on-site and ready to help. Bring your sails to our pop-up loft, which is located at the Block Island Maritime Institute near Dead Eye Dick's. by North Sails Posted 21 Jun 08:59 PDT Oman to host 50th Youth Sailing Worlds Oman to host 50th Youth Sailing Worlds Mussanah Sports City has played host to several Olympic class sailing events World Sailing is delighted to announce that the 50th edition of the Youth Sailing World Championships presented by Hempel will be held at Mussanah Sports City, Oman, from 11-18 December 2021. by World Sailing Posted 21 Jun 05:17 PDT Trapeazy! Trapeazy! The Rooster Trapeze harness has been reimagined, redesigned, and rigorously tested The Rooster Trapeze harness has been reimagined, redesigned, and rigorously tested by our team to provide the ideal amount of support and comfort on the Trapeze. by Rooster Posted 21 Jun 04:57 PDT 28th International Optimist Regatta 28th International Optimist Regatta USVI's Tanner Krygsveld wins Fourteen-year-old Tanner Krygsveld focused on maintaining his lead as he started the third and final day of racing in the 28th International Optimist Regatta (IOR), hosted at St. Thomas Yacht Club (STYC), June 18 to 20. by Carol Bareuther Posted 21 Jun 02:21 PDT Top sailors crowned at 2021 ILCA Nationals Top sailors crowned at 2021 ILCA Nationals Including the U.S. Singlehanded Championships in Norfolk Sailors flocked to Norfolk, Virginia, over the weekend to test their skills against top flite singlehanded sailors from around the world. by Tyler Colvin and Ellinor Walters Posted 20 Jun 22:39 PDT 2021 J/24 North American Championship overall 2021 J/24 North American Championship overall Keith Whittemore's Furio triumphs with a race to spare Keith Whittemore's Furio needed only seven of the eight races to secure the title of 2021 Good Samaritan Hospital J/24 North American Champion. by Julie & Christopher Howell Posted 20 Jun 22:29 PDT Fareast 28R selected for WMRT Finals Fareast 28R selected for WMRT Finals The Shenzhen Bao'an Match Cup is due to be held in December The World Match Racing Tour today announced the Fareast 28R keelboat has been selected and approved for the Shenzhen Bao'an Match Cup, host of the WMRT Finals in Shenzhen China, 15-19 December 2021. by World Match Racing Tour Posted 20 Jun 22:19 PDT Can I get sauce with that please? Can I get sauce with that please? Probably going to need lashings of tomato sauce to help that sandwich go down Probably going to need lashings of tomato sauce, or a massive pile of mint jelly to help that sandwich go down. Which sandwich, precisely? Well that would be the IOC not seeing the brilliance of the Mixed Offshore event for Paris 2024, and beyond. by John Curnow, Editor, Sail-World AUS Posted 20 Jun 15:00 PDT weather briefing webinar for Race Week sailors weather briefing webinar for Race Week sailors Bedford has worked closely with some of the world's most competitive sailing teams North Sails invited all sailors competing in Block Island Race Week to join thier live weather webinar on Sunday, June 20th at 7:00 pm with professional meteorologist Chris Bedford of Sailing Weather Service. by Storm Trysail Club Posted 20 Jun 12:42 PDT It's go time! Block Island Race Week preview It's go time! Block Island Race Week preview 165 boats to start racing on June 21st "The planning for 29th Block Island Race Week began on the last day of 28th in 2019 and now it's finally here," said Race Chair Ray Redniss. by Storm Trysail Club Posted 20 Jun 09:32 PDT America's Cup: Tom Whidden's take-outs from AC36 America's Cup: Tom Whidden's take-outs from AC36 Three times America's Cup winner Tom Whidden looks back at the 36th America's Cup and technology Three times America's Cup winner and President of North Technology Group, Tom Whidden, shared some insights into the 36th America's Cup during a Wednesday Yachting Luncheon hosted by Ron Young of St Francis Yacht Club, San Francisco. by Sail-World.com/nz Posted 20 Jun 07:43 PDT PlanetSail: Fully crewed aboard an IMOCA60 PlanetSail: Fully crewed aboard an IMOCA60 Annie Lush explains how she sees the new territory Since the IMOCA60s were announced as being one of the two classes for the Ocean Race in 2022 there has been plenty of speculation about how a breed of boats designed to be sailed single handed would work when sailed by a full crew. by Matt Sheahan Posted 20 Jun 06:29 PDT Rolex Giraglia: experience and expertise rewarded Rolex Giraglia: experience and expertise rewarded This edition demanded great flexibility and dedication from participants and organizers alike From its humble beginnings in 1953 to its position today as one of the most respected and important annual sailing events in the Mediterranean, the competition has always showcased the true spirit of the sport. by Quinag Posted 20 Jun 04:56 PDT Vendée Globe - Vision 2024 Vendée Globe - Vision 2024 The tenth edition, starting November 2024, is on everyone's mind Almost 6 months after the first skippers crossed the Vendée Globe finish line already the tenth edition, starting November 2024, is on everyone's mind. by Vendée Globe Posted 20 Jun 04:46 PDT Second place for 11th Hour Racing Team Second place for 11th Hour Racing Team The thrilling end to the final on-water battle of The Ocean Race Europe Exciting is an understatement for the thrilling end to the final on-water battle of The Ocean Race Europe, which wrapped up today in the Italian City of Genoa. by 11th Hour Racing Team Posted 19 Jun 23:15 PDT 2021 J/24 North American Championship day 2 2021 J/24 North American Championship day 2 Keith Whittemore's Furio team strengthen their lead Another beautiful day allowed 32 J/24s to complete three more races at the Good Samaritan Hospital J/24 North American Championship hosted by Sayville Yacht Club in Blue Point, New York. by Julie & Christopher Howell Posted 19 Jun 22:12 PDT Rolex Giraglia 2021 comes to an end Rolex Giraglia 2021 comes to an end All the prizes awarded at the Yacht Club Italiano Many prizes were awarded and everybody was very satisfied for the success of this offshore classic of the Mediterranean, which this year was in an unprecedented "all Italian" setting. by Yacht Club Italiano Posted 19 Jun 10:14 PDT Boston YC announces Mentuck Memorial Ocean Race Boston YC announces Mentuck Memorial Ocean Race The race starts Thursday, July 8th off Children's Island in Marblehead, MA Early entries for the first annual Michael A. Mentuck Memorial Ocean Race organized by the Boston YC indicate an impressive lineup of boats from up and down the East Coast. The race starts Thursday, July 8th off Children's Island in Marblehead, MA. by Boston Yacht Club Posted 19 Jun 10:01 PDT Mirpuri Foundation Team wins The Ocean Race Europe Mirpuri Foundation Team wins The Ocean Race Europe The Portuguese team led by French skipper Yoann Richomme claimed victory with a final win Mirpuri Foundation Racing Team has won the inaugural edition of The Ocean Race Europe, claiming victory in the final coastal race of the event this afternoon in Genoa, Italy. by Mirpuri Foundation Posted 19 Jun 09:50 PDT Anacortes Race Week preview Anacortes Race Week preview The Port of Anacortes is extremely excited about hosting Race Week in 2021 The fabled reincarnation of the old Whidbey Island Race Week is happening this weekend, much to the delight of the large numbers of J/sailors in the Pacific Northwest. by J/Boats Posted 19 Jun 09:49 PDT The Ocean Race Europe overall winners announced The Ocean Race Europe overall winners announced The Coastal Race in Genova provides a fantastic finish to The Ocean Race Europe. Class leaders Offshore Team Germany and Mirpuri Foundation Racing Team have been confirmed as the respective IMOCA and VO65 winners in the inaugural edition of The Ocean Race Europe, after an exciting final day of coastal racing in Genova, Italy today. by The Ocean Race Posted 19 Jun 09:43 PDT Storm Trysail Block Island Race Week preview Storm Trysail Block Island Race Week preview 157 sailing teams have registered for the event Is it time for a party? Or, is it really sailing that 157 sailing teams have registered for Block Island Race Week presented by Margaritaville (sixty-five are J/Boats = 41.0%)! by J/Boats Posted 19 Jun 09:25 PDT Sail configurations in following winds Sail configurations in following winds You can't sail dead downwind except using old techniques such as poled out jibs You can't sail dead downwind except using old techniques such as poled out jibs. On modern boats with asymmetrical spinnakers it is rare to go beyond 155-158 degrees true wind angle. by Global Solo Challenge Posted 19 Jun 05:40 PDT Race for the Future positive impact in Taranto Race for the Future positive impact in Taranto Purpose-driven projects in Taranto support the regeneration of the local ecosystem Better Planet: Climate Positive local impact project by SailGP Posted 19 Jun 03:15 PDT On a beat from Code Zero to Storm Jib in a series On a beat from Code Zero to Storm Jib in a series Sailing upwind is the least appreciated point of sail by sailors We find ourselves heeled and slamming on the waves. When a storm rages we just wish it would end soon. Those who suffer from seasickness are often with a bucket within reach. by Global Solo Challenge Posted 19 Jun 02:01 PDT 2021 J/24 North American Championship day 1 2021 J/24 North American Championship day 1 32 yachts racing at Blue Point, New York Thirty-two J/24s kicked off the 2021 Good Samaritan Hospital J/24 North American Championship hosted by Sayville Yacht Club in Blue Point, New York. by Julie & Christopher Howell Posted 18 Jun 22:21 PDT M32 summer season starts in Newport M32 summer season starts in Newport The fleet is coming together for a packed schedule M32 fleet is coming together in Newport for a packed schedule throughout the summer. The Midtown Cup consists of four events about a month apart starting this weekend. The last event in September also counts as the M32 Class North American Championship. by M32 Class Posted 18 Jun 11:14 PDT Zhik's top 12 items for offshore racing Zhik's top 12 items for offshore racing With minimal weight in your kit bag What to take? Or, what to leave behind when it comes to packing clothing for offshore races such as the Rolex Fastnet Race? by Liz Rushall, Zhik Posted 18 Jun 09:21 PDT 2021 U.S. Singlehanded Championships preview 2021 U.S. Singlehanded Championships preview 2021 ILCA Nationals combined event in Norfolk Big Blue Sailing Academy at Old Dominion University, in collaboration with Norfolk Yacht and Country Club and the Lower Chesapeake Laser Fleet 12, are set to host the 2021 ILCA US National Championship on June 18-20. by Tyler Colvin Posted 18 Jun 09:05 PDT America's Cup: Spanish ratchet up Cup stakes America's Cup: Spanish ratchet up Cup stakes America's Cup: Valencia comes up with innovative hosting approach Backers of Valencia's bid to stage the 37th America's Cup believe they can access a €750 billion fund established by the European Union to assist member countries to recover from the economic effects of the COVID pandemic. by Richard Gladwell, Sail-World.com/nz Posted 18 Jun 08:18 PDT Winner-take-all coastal race finale in Genova Winner-take-all coastal race finale in Genova Saturday's race is likely to provide the winning margin in both fleets The leaderboard is so tight in both the IMOCA and VO65 division that Saturday's coastal race is likely to provide the winning margin in The Ocean Race Europe. by The Ocean Race Posted 18 Jun 07:54 PDT Italian youth crew prevails Italian youth crew prevails Among Rolex Giraglia's IRC 0 maxis In a fantastic result for the Rolex Giraglia's hosts and organiser, the Yacht Club Italiano, their 'club boat', Adriano Calvini's Felci 61 Itacentodue, claimed the race's IRC 0 maxi boat class after crossing the Genoa finish line mid-evening yesterday. by James Boyd / International Maxi Association Posted 18 Jun 06:46 PDT Valencia in this mix to host 37th America's Cup Valencia in this mix to host 37th America's Cup Existing, ready-for-use, tailored infrastructures and previous hosting experience Valencia's successful history in hosting the America's Cup, its existing, ready-for-use, tailored infrastructures made positioning Valencia's as potential host for the next event obvious. by Real Club Náutico de Valencia Posted 18 Jun 04:53 PDT Rolex Giraglia line honours update Rolex Giraglia line honours update 100ft maxi Arca SGR arrives 15 minutes ahead of Magic Carpet Cubed The Rolex Giraglia regularly delivers close line honours contests with this year's 68th edition proving no exception. Partnered by Rolex since 1998, the event is one of the Mediterranean's most historic and respected sailing competitions. by Quinag Posted 18 Jun 00:20 PDT Team CRYC Spectra wins TOTE Team Racing Champs Team CRYC Spectra wins TOTE Team Racing Champs Junior sailors from 6 nations ready to sail in the 28th International Optimist Regatta Strong starts, staying focused and sailing fast proved the secret to success for Team CRYC Spectra, who won the TOTE Team Racing Championships on Thursday. by Carol Bareuther Posted 17 Jun 19:36 PDT