Two additional skippers complete the GGR 2018 Two additional skippers complete the GGR 2018 Golden Globe Race podium complete at last While it's tempting to get sucked into the latest round-the-buoys results from destinations exotic or far removed, it's also important to celebrate the hard work and dedication of the Golden Globe Race 2018 skippers. by David Schmidt Posted 26 Mar 09:00 PDT Colligo Marine spotlight on Tom Francis Colligo Marine spotlight on Tom Francis Thomas Francis is the owner of a 1986 Catalina 36 Thomas Francis is the owner of a 1986 Catalina 36. He mostly sails on the San Francisco Bay and explains that it is a fairly stiff boat and reaches speeds of seven to eight knots. by Colligo Marine Posted 26 Mar 08:06 PDT Gul Hikers = Happy Crew Gul Hikers = Happy Crew 3mm Code Zero HikeJohn aids the hiking process As a traditional trapeze crew, changing from the Fireball to the Merlin Rocket (an out and out hiking boat) was quite a shock! by Sam Brearey Posted 26 Mar 07:00 PDT Transpac 50 offers Storm Trysail Club Team Trophy Transpac 50 offers Storm Trysail Club Team Trophy Designed to promote camaraderie among offshore sailors from the same club The Board of the Transpacific Yacht Club, organizers of this year's 2225-mile Transpac 50 race from Los Angeles to Honolulu, has accepted an offer from the Storm Trysail Club to award a new team scoring trophy: the Storm Trysail Club Trophy. by Transpacific Yacht Club Posted 26 Mar 06:19 PDT New foiler design with Rolex Sydney Hobart in mind New foiler design with Rolex Sydney Hobart in mind Capable of leading the 30m maxis over the 630 nautical mile course Twelve months work and investment from a highly experienced Australian group has led to the development of a 15.2 m fully foiling design intended for the 2019 RSHYR. by FBVM Foilers Posted 26 Mar 04:25 PDT Shake up Your Perception, It's a Rite of Passage Shake up Your Perception, It's a Rite of Passage Rooster's team has brought its wealth of sailing intel to the world of bigger boats Rooster's team has brought its wealth of sailing intel to the world of bigger boats, heavier loads, fiercer waves and longer passages. This kit is intricately designed to repel the spray, fight the cold and last. by Emma Ralph Posted 26 Mar 02:00 PDT Clipper Race circumnavigators return to paradise Clipper Race circumnavigators return to paradise For China's biggest offshore event British Clipper 2017-18 Race Circumnavigators, Mike Miller (50, from Windsor) and Glenn Manchett (53, from Cambridge), who raced on board the winning Sanya Serenity Coast team, have returned to China's tropical paradise this month by Clipper Round the World Posted 25 Mar 21:30 PDT Am Cup: Video on first World Series event Am Cup: Video on first World Series event Promotional video posted by America's Cup on Cagliari, Sardinia as the first venue the ACWS Promotional video posted by America's Cup on Cagliari, Sardinia as the first venue for the America's Cup World Series for 2020 - but no date on the event, which is tipped for April 2020 by Sail-World.com/nz Posted 25 Mar 16:51 PDT Clipper Race renewes partnership with TIMEZERO Clipper Race renewes partnership with TIMEZERO TIMEZERO by MaxSea announced as Official Navigation Software Supplier to the Clipper 2019-20 Race The eleven strong fleet of 70 ft ocean racing yachts will be equipped with TZ Professional for the 40,000 nm circumnavigation. by Grace Kitching Posted 25 Mar 09:00 PDT RS Aeros at Sarasota One Design Midwinter Regatta RS Aeros at Sarasota One Design Midwinter Regatta Fifth and final regatta of the RS Aero US Winter Series Sunny Sarasota was the setting for the fifth and final regatta of the 2019 RS Aero US Winter Series supported by KO Sailing. Despite the tropical location, wind patterns were disrupted by the Cyclone Bomb event up north. by David Solnick Posted 25 Mar 03:13 PDT St. Thomas International Regatta overall St. Thomas International Regatta overall Squalls sent windy curve balls across the courses on the final day Clouds and a couple of squalls sent windy curve balls across the courses set for the 50-plus boats racing in the 46th St. Thomas International Regatta (STIR). STIR, long known as the 'Crown Jewel of Caribbean Yacht Racing' by Carol Bareuther Posted 25 Mar 00:18 PDT Butler Cup at Long Beach Yacht Club overall Butler Cup at Long Beach Yacht Club overall Price edges ahead to win Australian Harry Price, the 23-year-old No. 3 Ranked Match Racer won the Butler Cup, an event in which so many highly-experienced sailors and rated match racers participated, competitors were wondering if they were really competing in a Grade 1 event. by Laurie Morrison Posted 24 Mar 22:47 PDT Nacra 15 Youth Worlds Qualifier in San Francisco Nacra 15 Youth Worlds Qualifier in San Francisco Sutter and Versavel win in fleet of seven cats Jack Sutter and Charlotte Versavel bested the fleet of seven competitors to win the second and final stage of the Nacra 15 Youth World Qualifier at St. Francis Yacht Club, March 22-24, 2019. by Amanda Witherell Posted 24 Mar 19:02 PDT The Ocean Race: New race team set to enter The Ocean Race: New race team set to enter The Mirpuri Foundation announced they will be entering a race team in The Ocean Race As part of the launch of The Ocean Race broadcast live from Alicante, Paulo Mirpuri of the Portuguese based The Mirpuri Foundation announced they will be entering a team, rather than just sponsoring an entry. by Richard Gladwell/Sail-World.com/nz Posted 24 Mar 16:35 PDT Famous martini Famous martini Shaken, not stirred - we're talking about the Sayonara Cup Ah huh. So that would make it shaken, not stirred. Right. Now what we are referring to is the recent running and winning of the Sayonara Cup, which we featured last week in Left Languishing. by John Curnow, Editor, Sail-World AUS Posted 24 Mar 14:00 PDT North Sails Weekly Debrief North Sails Weekly Debrief St Barths Bucket, Melges World League Preview, World Champ Insights, Downwind Sails The annual St Barths Bucket had their first race today, with a full weekend of superyacht sailing ahead. Hear why this “must do” Corinthian regatta is a truly unique event. by North Sails Posted 24 Mar 05:00 PDT Inside Melges: The March Issue Inside Melges: The March Issue Details of clinics and latest fleet news Time to start thinking about the season ahead! Melges put together a story in anticipation of the year ahead. Watch the latest MC video, get excited for top regattas, read about the new boat design, and learn how we can help you meet your racing goals. by Melges Performance Sailboats Posted 24 Mar 02:00 PDT 2019 Fireball Worlds set for Montreal 2019 Fireball Worlds set for Montreal An exciting change from the recent past The 2019 Fireball World Championship will take place in Montreal. In an exciting change from the recent past, this year's sailing venue will be in a major urban centre, promising a tremendous array of activities when the sailing is done. by Joe Jospe Posted 24 Mar 00:19 PDT Butler Cup at Long Beach Yacht Club day 1 Butler Cup at Long Beach Yacht Club day 1 An eclectic and international mix of skippers An eclectic and international mix of skippers met off the Belmont Pier today for the first afternoon of Long Beach Yacht Club's double round-robin Butler Cup. by Laurie Morrison Posted 24 Mar 00:13 PDT St. Thomas International Regatta day 2 St. Thomas International Regatta day 2 Leads lengthened, leads overtaken Some of the 50-plus boats racing on the second day of the 46th St. Thomas International Regatta (STIR), stretched their class leads. Others overtook fellow class competitors to jump into the lead. by Carol Bareuther Posted 23 Mar 22:51 PDT America's Cup: DutchSail seeks public support America's Cup: DutchSail seeks public support America's Cup Challenger, DutchSail has announced a crowdfunding campaign to supplement other fund America's Cup Challenger, DutchSail has announced a crowdfunding campaign to supplement other fundraising and sponsorship. The team have gone to Dutch individuals and corporates looking for a promise of 100 euros per month for 24 months. by Richard Gladwell/Sail-World.com/nz Posted 23 Mar 16:35 PDT The Ocean Race: Duo want to revive Kiwi legacy The Ocean Race: Duo want to revive Kiwi legacy The Volvo 65 is an excellent opportunity to attract younger generation Kiwi sailors Bianca Cook, who sailed aboard the mixed crew entry Turn the Tide on Plastic in the 2017/18 Volvo Ocean Race voiced her interest in promoting a Kiwi entry, Friday morning (NZT) during the global launch for The Ocean Race from Alicante, Spain. by Richard Gladwell/Sail-World.com/nz Posted 23 Mar 16:32 PDT 49erFX women setting the standard 49erFX women setting the standard Something very special occurring in the fleet The 49erFX fleet, while young by most standards, has produced and nurtured some of the world's best female sailors. We take a look at what makes the class and women involved so special. by Drew Malcolm Posted 23 Mar 01:53 PDT St. Thomas International Regatta day 1 St. Thomas International Regatta day 1 A great day of racing for over 50 boats Caribbean perfect sailing conditions spelled a great day of racing for the 50-plus boats competing in the first day of the 46th St. Thomas International Regatta (STIR), which takes place through Sunday. by Carol Bareuther Posted 23 Mar 01:51 PDT Bring your expired flares to the Collection Event Bring your expired flares to the Collection Event Collection Event scheduled in San Francisco for April 14 The Boat Owners Association of The United States (BoatUS) is urging San Francisco boaters to take advantage of a marine flare collection event held by the San Francisco Department of Environment (SF Environment) on Sunday, April 14 by Scott Croft Posted 22 Mar 15:47 PDT 12 Metre World Championship preview 12 Metre World Championship preview Event will hark back to America's Cup days in Newport When the 12 Metre World Championship comes to Newport, R.I. this summer (July 8-13), the significance of the venue will not be lost on sailing buffs, or for that matter, on sports historians in general. by Barby MacGowan Posted 22 Mar 11:48 PDT 11th Hour Racing: 2nd Annual Urban Water Challenge 11th Hour Racing: 2nd Annual Urban Water Challenge 11th Hour Racing and Bluewater promote human ingenuity to tackle urban water threats In honor of World Water Day and the 2019 theme, 'leaving no one behind', 11th Hour Racing and Bluewater Group announced the second annual Urban Water Challenge, a global innovation competition that empowers entrepreneurs to deploy water technologies. by 11th Hour Racing Posted 22 Mar 09:19 PDT Mirabaud Sailing Video Award 2019 Mirabaud Sailing Video Award 2019 The 2019 dates are confirmed The annual Mirabaud Sailing Video Award celebrates the best sailing videos produced each year across the world and their authors. Building on the lessons learned from the first two editions, the competition continues to evolve and refine its rules. by Mirabaud Sailing Video Award Posted 22 Mar 08:32 PDT Your Personal Best Your Personal Best Mens and womens bestsellers You liked it. We noticed. Chosen for their impeccable performance and outstanding quality, these bestsellers have been chosen by you. by Nick Houchin Posted 22 Mar 05:00 PDT Next stage in multi-million pounds funding bid Next stage in multi-million pounds funding bid For Artemis Technologies led project A Belfast-based bid led by Artemis Technologies has received funding from a major seedcorn programme that could see tens of millions of pounds pumped into its plans to decarbonise maritime transportation. by Simon Cunningham Posted 22 Mar 04:52 PDT Swan One Designs Yachts to start new regatta year Swan One Designs Yachts to start new regatta year A new league goes in the circuit: Swan One Design North European League In 2017, Nautor's Swan launched the pivotal The Nations Trophy as a focal biennial event in the world of Swan One Design activity. by Nautor's Swan Posted 22 Mar 04:32 PDT Blitz, Spirit of Juno win Round the Rocks Race Blitz, Spirit of Juno win Round the Rocks Race 2019 St. Thomas International Regatta kicks off Friday Ten boats had a great chance to warm up and shake down during today's Round The Rocks race, a one-day circumnavigation of the neighboring 19 square mile island of St. John. by Carol Bareuther Posted 21 Mar 23:12 PDT Gladwell's Line: Dinghy trials...Am Cup..18fters Gladwell's Line: Dinghy trials...Am Cup..18fters A scan of the Sailing scene from the past week or so - America's Cup, 18fters and Singlehanders A look at the Evaluation Trials for the Single Handed Mens and Womens Single Handed Dinghy to be used at the 2024 Olympics. What was really behind the Applications to the America's Cup Arb Panel? And a look at the Kiwi win in the JJ's in Sydney by Richard Gladwell, Sail-World.com/nz Posted 21 Mar 19:06 PDT O'pen BIC North American 'Un-Regatta' O'pen BIC North American 'Un-Regatta' 86 sailors from Hawaii to Bermuda to Germany came to San Diego The "Un-Regatta" format included both conventional racing and unorthodox courses. Compulsory maneuvers and course obstacles challenged the sailors' boat handling and tactical ability in a fun and entertaining way. by Nevin Sayre Posted 21 Mar 16:47 PDT The Ocean Race: Fresh look to intended Kiwi entry The Ocean Race: Fresh look to intended Kiwi entry Bianca Cook and Tony Rae have teamed up to launch a NZ flagged entry in The Ocean Race Tony Rae, one of the veterans of the Volvo Ocean Race has teamed up with Bianca Cook, who crewed on Turn the Tide on Plastic in the 2017/18 VOR to enter a New Zealand team in the 2021/22 in the next edition of the Round the World race. by Richard Gladwell/Sail-World.com/nz Posted 21 Mar 15:08 PDT The Ocean Race enters new era The Ocean Race enters new era New brand identity revealed The Ocean Race revealed its new brand identity and confirmed two team entries during an online launch event hosted in Alicante, Spain. by The Ocean Race Posted 21 Mar 13:10 PDT Golden Globe Race day 263 Golden Globe Race day 263 Istvan Kopar secures fourth place American Hungarian solo yachtsman Istvan Kopar finally reached the finish line off Les Sables d'Olonne, France at 13:58 UTC today to take 4th place in the 2018 Golden Globe Race. by Barry Pickthall, Golden Globe Race Posted 21 Mar 13:07 PDT 18 IMOCAS to compete in the Bermuda 1000 Race 18 IMOCAS to compete in the Bermuda 1000 Race Time to clock up the miles in the IMOCA Globe Series The first event on the IMOCA Globe Series calendar for 2019, the Bermuda 1000 Race, will set sail from Douarnenez (Brittany) at 1300 hrs local time on Wednesday 8th May. On the programme, a 2000-mile solo race course finishing in Brest by IMOCA Globe Series Posted 21 Mar 12:25 PDT RS Aero Rocket Regatta at Indian River RS Aero Rocket Regatta at Indian River 11 sailors competed out of Kelly Park in Merritt Island, Florida Bob Patterson seemed to need to shake the lead out on the first race (and again need to on the first race of the second day as well), finishing with a pair of deuces. by Bob Patterson Posted 21 Mar 10:20 PDT St Barths Bucket Regatta preview St Barths Bucket Regatta preview Superyachts ready to race in this 'must do' regatta The St Barths Bucket is a ‘must do' regatta for more than its tropical location. This annual event is considered one of the most Corinthian events of the superyacht circuit, mixing great sailing with a casual vibe that is enjoyed by owners, their guests by North Sails Posted 21 Mar 10:00 PDT