Why did they sign up for Global Solo Challenge? Why did they sign up for Global Solo Challenge? We asked our skippers what brought them to the race We asked our skippers what brought them to sign up for the Global Solo Challenge and below we picked a selection of answers which gives a feel of how the event is perceived by entrants. by Global Solo Challenge Posted 27 Nov 03:01 PST Kyle Langford takes SailGP Trophy to hometown Kyle Langford takes SailGP Trophy to hometown To celebrate the return of the Australia Sail Grand Prix I Sydney presented by KPMG Ahead of the upcoming Australia Sail Grand Prix presented by KPMG, defending SailGP champion Kyle Langford and helmsman for the Japan SailGP Team Nathan Outteridge surprised the Lake Macquarie community by visiting with the SailGP Championship trophy. by Olivia Hogan Posted 26 Nov 21:39 PST Maverick sails into the OK Dinghy Corral Maverick sails into the OK Dinghy Corral Maverick has several new edges on established design and build features for the 65yr old class A new OK Dinghy is rolling off the production line in Auckland. Built by four times America's Cup champion Mattie Mason, the new OK shape is designed for the heavier sailor, but will work for lighter sailors, too. The design has a lot of new features. by Richard Gladwell/Sail-World.com Posted 26 Nov 13:37 PST Transat Jacques Vabre Day 20 update Transat Jacques Vabre Day 20 update More podium finishes The IMOCA podium will soon be complete as the battles in the chasing fleet intensify. The damaged Ultime, Sodebo 3 is expected to end her heroic race tonight. The Class 40 leaders continue to be bunched together as sailors struggle in the soaring heat. by TJV Media Posted 26 Nov 07:56 PST It's Friday again... but not any Friday It's Friday again... but not any Friday Up to 15% off across all Sea Sure affiliated brands Up to 15% off across all Sea Sure affiliated brands for Black Friday 2021. This covers Blacks & Taylors, WBV Shock Mitigation Solutions, and Sea Sure too. by Sea Sure Posted 26 Nov 07:00 PST Make a positive impact this Blue Friday... 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What though is the secret behind this amazing and often ground-breaking boat? by Dougal Henshall Posted 26 Nov 04:00 PST 2021 KiteFoil World Series Fuerteventura day 2 2021 KiteFoil World Series Fuerteventura day 2 Three bullets fire Max Maeder into early lead 15 years old but strong as on old ox, Max Maeder was fast out of the blocks at the 2021 KiteFoil World Series Fuerteventura. Three back-to-back bullets in the pre-lunch session of double-lap races launched Maeder into an early and decisive lead. by International Kiteboarding Association Posted 26 Nov 02:25 PST The Zhik Black Friday sale is on NOW The Zhik Black Friday sale is on NOW 30% off a wide variety of Zhik favourites Running until 2 December, the sale offers 30% off a wide variety of Zhik favourites as well as new lines including the OFS800 offshore gear, the new Cell Insulated mid-layer jackets, Tech Fleece range and a new line of Soft Shell Jackets. by Zhik Posted 25 Nov 23:45 PST And thank you very much… And thank you very much… It all started with an announcement that there would be no less than eight model launches... Been a big year for Maritimo. It started with an announcement that there would be no less than eight model launches or announcements during the course of 2021 by John Curnow, Global Editor, Powerboat.World Posted 25 Nov 19:00 PST Ruyant and Lagravière storm to IMOCA victory Ruyant and Lagravière storm to IMOCA victory LinkedOut team win the Transat Jacques Vabre On a beautiful morning off Fort de France in Martinique, the blue and white Guillaume Verdier-designed IMOCA LinkedOut, sailed by Thomas Ruyant and Morgan Lagravière completed a comprehensive victory in the fifteenth Transat Jacques Vabre today. by Ed Gorman / IMOCA Posted 25 Nov 10:23 PST Transat Jacques Vabre Day 19 update Transat Jacques Vabre Day 19 update Boat damage and bad weather hits fleet The winner of the last edition of the race in the Class 40 has sustained keel damage, whilst bad weather off Martinique may delay the finish for the leading IMOCAs. by TJV Media Posted 25 Nov 04:00 PST 2021 KiteFoil World Series Fuerteventura day 1 2021 KiteFoil World Series Fuerteventura day 1 No wind doesn't mean no fun in Fuerteventura With ages ranging in the fleet from 14 to early 50s, from keen weekend warriors to Olympic aspirants, there is a great appetite for enjoying beach life, even when the breeze refuses to get up over 5 knots. by International Kiteboarding Association Posted 25 Nov 02:04 PST SailGP's Adopt-a-Club program launches in Sydney SailGP's Adopt-a-Club program launches in Sydney The global league's eight national teams partner with local clubs to support youth sailing programs SailGP Inspire's Adopt-a-Club community outreach program makes its debut in Sydney at the Australia Sail Grand Prix presented by KPMG, taking place December 17-18. by SailGP Posted 25 Nov 02:00 PST JVT: A Thursday start for Sails of Change JVT: A Thursday start for Sails of Change A fresh Jules Verne Trophy record attempt Dona Bertarelli, Yann Guichard and their nine crew will begin a fresh Jules Verne Trophy record attempt this Thursday. by Spindrift racing Posted 24 Nov 14:39 PST A promising debut for Trimaran SVR-Lazartigue A promising debut for Trimaran SVR-Lazartigue The future is very bright for this new boat Second in the Transat Jacques Vabre, the Trimaran SVR-Lazartigue, only launched in July, managed to demonstrate her massive potential to full effect. by Trimaran SVR Lazartigue Posted 24 Nov 11:02 PST Beam reaching to the finish Beam reaching to the finish The final stages of a classic Transat Jacques Vabre in the IMOCA Class The breeze looks patchy over the final miles to the finish at Fort de France on Martinique, but Thomas Ruyant and Morgan Lagravière are firmly on course for LinkedOut's first big win in the IMOCA Class. by Ed Gorman / IMOCA Posted 24 Nov 08:43 PST AYC announces 2022 Race Officials Symposium AYC announces 2022 Race Officials Symposium Annapolis Yacht Club has a well-earned reputation for top-flight race management Annapolis Yacht Club has a well-earned reputation for top-flight race management. It is a tradition established by such renowned race committee chairmen as Gaither Scott, Ron Ward and Chip Thayer. That legacy is maintained to this day. by Annapolis Yacht Club Posted 24 Nov 06:59 PST Start date confirmed for The Ocean Race 2022-23 Start date confirmed for The Ocean Race 2022-23 Two race fleets will assemble in Alicante, the Spanish home of the Race Two race fleets will assemble in Alicante, the Spanish home of the Race, for the winter holiday period in 2022 before a mid-January 2023 start for leg one of the around the world race. by The Ocean Race Posted 24 Nov 05:55 PST Sailing Arabia - The Tour 2021 returns this week Sailing Arabia - The Tour 2021 returns this week A strong multi-national fleet for the 11th edition The 11th edition of Sailing Arabia - The Tour, Oman's premier offshore race, returns this week with teams representing Oman and Europe racing at four venues along the nation's coastline in a combination of coastal raids and in-port races. by Oman Sail Posted 24 Nov 04:12 PST Lloyd Stevenson Boatbuilders are hiring! Lloyd Stevenson Boatbuilders are hiring! Opportunity for a Sales & Marketing Manager and also a Marine Engineer Lloyd Stevenson Boatbuilders (LSB) specialises in the construction of custom-built composite and timber vessels, and are offering the opportunity for a Sales & Marketing Manager and also a Marine Engineer to join their team by Luke Hill/Lloyd Stevenson. Boatbuilders Posted 24 Nov 03:42 PST Transat Jacques Vabre Day 18 update Transat Jacques Vabre Day 18 update ltim podium complete as monohulls race to finish The Ultime podium is complete. Late last night SVR-Lazartigue took second place ahead of Banque Populaire XI. The leading IMOCAs are due in Martinique on Thursday as the Class 40 make good progress across the Atlantic. by TJV Media Posted 24 Nov 02:23 PST America's Cup: Facilities move to Cork docklands America's Cup: Facilities move to Cork docklands Irish media are reporting that America's Cup bases are relocating to use publicly owned land at Tivo Irish media are reporting that America's Cup bases are relocating to use publicly owned land at Tivoli Docks, rather than the initial proposal for upgrading a private dockyard in Cobh. by Richard Gladwell/Sail-World NZ Posted 24 Nov 02:04 PST Diverse fleet set to make waves in 2021 RSHYR Diverse fleet set to make waves in 2021 RSHYR Headlined by the battle for the Tattersall Cup A diverse and competitive fleet will chase history in the 2021 Rolex Sydney Hobart Yacht Race, headlined by the battle for the Tattersall Cup and the introduction of the Two-Handed Division. by Cruising Yacht Club of Australia Posted 23 Nov 20:38 PST 2021 KiteFoil World Series Fuerteventura preview 2021 KiteFoil World Series Fuerteventura preview Ready for furious foiling action in the Canary Islands World-class foiling competition is about to get going in the year-round warmth of the Canary Islands, as 48 competitors line up for the start of the 2021 KiteFoil World Series Fuerteventura. by International Kiteboarding Association Posted 23 Nov 15:08 PST USST integrates Garmin into their Training Program USST integrates Garmin into their Training Program US Sailing Team sailors used Garmin wearables from the Quatix and Forerunner series In training for Tokyo, and while racing on Sagami Bay this summer, the US Sailing Team used Garmin wearables and handhelds to provide both sailors and coaches meaningful insights. by US Sailing Team Posted 23 Nov 08:12 PST Maxi Edmond de Rothschild wins TJV Maxi Edmond de Rothschild wins TJV Cammas & Caudrelier cross the finish line between the Trois Ilets and Fort-de-France marina They waited for the sun to shine over Martinique before lining the Maxi Edmond de Rothschild up with Diamond Rock and taking full advantage of their crushing victory in the Transat Jacques Vabre. by Gitana Team Posted 23 Nov 08:06 PST AC37 Protocol published, TJV, Skiff/Nacra Worlds AC37 Protocol published, TJV, Skiff/Nacra Worlds David Schmidt's newsletter with the latest from the sailing world Given the “time soup” that the world seems to have collectively entered since the start of the pandemic, you're forgiven if the 36th America's Cup (March, 2021) seems like ages ago. That said, the wheels of motion never cease in the AC world. by David Schmidt Posted 23 Nov 08:00 PST Bermuda Short-Handed return Bermuda Short-Handed return Bermuda Short-Handed return to emphasize safe competition What goes down must come up. And the boats that race to the Onion Patch next June in the 2022 Newport Bermuda Race—the vast majority of them, at least—must make their way back home to the Eastern Seaboard of the United States. by New York Yacht Club Posted 23 Nov 03:52 PST GWA Wingfoil World Cup Fortaleza wrap-up GWA Wingfoil World Cup Fortaleza wrap-up Take a look at the current rankings and possible World Title scenarios As we wrap up the event, we take a look at the current rankings and possible World Title scenarios, taking into consideration that we still have one final event left to close the season - The Tarifa Wing Pro from the 27th to the 30th of December 2021. by Gemma Hamaini Posted 23 Nov 03:01 PST 2021 Hydrofoil Freestyle World Champions crowned 2021 Hydrofoil Freestyle World Champions crowned Fortaleza, Brazil has been the ideal location for this second edition Fortaleza, Brazil has been the ideal location for this second edition of the GKA Hydrofoil Freestyle World Championship 2021. On Sunday afternoon, our event winners, and our new World Champions, were crowned in front of the Fortaleza crowds. by Gemma Hamaini Posted 23 Nov 02:49 PST Transat Jacques Vabre Day 17 update Transat Jacques Vabre Day 17 update Primonial takes line honours and the Ocean Fifty multihull title Primonial has taken line honours and the Ocean Fifty multihull title in the 2021 Transat Jacques Vabre race. French pair Sébastien Rogues and Matthieu Souben crossed the line in Martinique ahead of Koesio in second. by TJV Media Posted 23 Nov 00:37 PST Zhik Black Friday has landed - 30% off! Zhik Black Friday has landed - 30% off! Sitewide sale* ends December 2nd Sitewide sale* ends December 2nd. by Zhik Posted 22 Nov 23:34 PST Australian 18ft TV gets upgrade Australian 18ft TV gets upgrade Australian 18ft Skiff fans may have noticed the live coverage has gone up several levels this season Australian 18ft Skiff fans may have noticed the live coverage has gone up several levels this season, and is becoming a must-see event each Sunday afternoon, if you want to catch the live racing. by Richard Gladwell/Sail-World.com Posted 22 Nov 21:39 PST America's Cup: RNZYS clarifies SGM situation America's Cup: RNZYS clarifies SGM situation RNZYS Commodore Aaron Young issues statement around America's Cup venue SGM request Aaron Young, Commodore of the Royal New Zealand Yacht Squadron has issued a statement "to clarify the situation in respect to a member petition for an SGM". The statement text was the basis of an earlier report in Sail-World. by Billy Woodworth, RNZYS Media Posted 22 Nov 17:49 PST 1974 One Ton Cup video give insight to great era 1974 One Ton Cup video give insight to great era An 8mm video of the 1974 One Ton Cup, sailed off Torquay, has emerged in Ireland, An 8mm video of the 1974 One Ton Cup, sailed off Torquay, has emerged in Ireland, discovered by well known Irish sailmaker Jonny McWilliam and has been digitised by his son Jamie. by Sail-World.com Posted 22 Nov 16:24 PST Interview with PowerUP Energy Technologies CEO Interview with PowerUP Energy Technologies CEO We speak to Dr. Ivar Kruusenberg at METSTRADE 2021 Mark Jardine, Managing Editor of Sail-World.com, talks to Dr. Ivar Kruusenberg, CEO and founder of PowerUP Energy Technologies, at METSTRADE 2021 to find out more about their fuel cell generators which use pure hydrogen gas as fuel. by Mark Jardine Posted 22 Nov 07:56 PST Trimaran SVR-Lazartigue TJV update Trimaran SVR-Lazartigue TJV update A home straight brimming with suspense With less than two days to the finish of the Transat Jacques Vabre, in Fort-de-France, Martinique, the Trimaran SVR-Lazartigue helmed by François Gabart and Tom Laperche, currently in third place, is nicely settled on the podium in the Ultime Class. by Trimaran SVR Lazartigue Posted 22 Nov 07:32 PST IRC 2022 Rule text published IRC 2022 Rule text published The new rule text includes the changes agreed by Congress Following the international IRC annual Congress meeting in October the 2022 IRC rule text is now published online. by RORC Rating Office Posted 22 Nov 06:44 PST