Antigua Classic Yacht Regatta day 3 Antigua Classic Yacht Regatta day 3The ACYR loves a parade!The Kenny Coombs Memorial Cannon Course, perfectly set for four long and lively legs of reaching, is really the first parade of the day. As in all races, small boats start first and are caught and passed by the big girls.by Antigua Classic Yacht Regatta Posted 22 Apr 22:22 PDT Randy Smyth wins U.S. Multihull Championship Title Randy Smyth wins U.S. Multihull Championship TitleRecord-setting fifth career Hobie Alter TrophyLegendary multihull sailor, Randy Smyth (Fort Walton Beach, Fla.), won his record-setting fifth career Hobie Alter Trophy for the U.S. Multihull Championship this weekend in his hometown of Fort Walton Beach, Fla.by US Sailing Posted 22 Apr 21:44 PDT Melges 20 World League in Forio d'Ischia overall Melges 20 World League in Forio d'Ischia overallFirst event of the European Division now completeThe first event of the 2018 Melges 20 World League, European Division is now complete and rounds of congratulations go to the strong colors of Italy's Filippo Pacinotti helming Brontolo with tactician Manu Weiller, and crew membersby International Melges 20 Class Association Posted 22 Apr 21:15 PDT Mondial du Vent final day Mondial du Vent final dayFinal day at the Mondial du Vent 2018It's a wrap! 150.000 spectators visited the amazing event-site at La Franqui, Leucate during the past week. 21 riders signed up for the first international freestyle event this season.by Hanna Poschinger Posted 22 Apr 21:08 PDT Everyone's got an opinion Everyone's got an opinionYep. Even on these here pages we have espoused a few too.Yep. Even on these here pages we have espoused a few too. More often than not they're about the Olympics, and the equipment and events that get used to determine the medals.by John Curnow, Editor, Sail-World AUS Posted 22 Apr 15:00 PDT Nacra 15 Worlds at Barcelona preview Nacra 15 Worlds at Barcelona preview60 youth teams from 18 countries set for racing on MondayRight now in Barcelona, 60 eager Nacra 15 youth teams representing 18 Nations and four continents are preparing their first official Nacra 15 World Championship.by Edwin Loder Posted 22 Apr 13:36 PDT Volvo Ocean Race Leg 8 Start Volvo Ocean Race Leg 8 StartMAPFRE leads the fleet out of Itajaí to Newport, Rhode IslandLarge crowds were on hand to see MAPFRE lead the Volvo Ocean Race fleet off on Leg 8 from Itajaí, Brazil to Newport, Rhode Island...by Volvo Ocean Race Posted 22 Apr 12:53 PDT FAST40+ Training Regatta in the Solent FAST40+ Training Regatta in the SolentA variety of conditions to test crew and boatsEight teams participated in the FAST40+ Class Training Regatta held 21-22 April, 2018. The Solent served up a variety of conditions to test crew and boats.by Louay Habib / FAST40+ Class Posted 22 Apr 10:03 PDT World Cup Series Hyères day 1 World Cup Series Hyères day 1The heat is on with temperatures set to soarHyères will heat up in more ways than one this week with temperatures set to soar and a red-hot competition across the single Para World Sailing and ten Olympic sailing disciplines expected.by Soazig Gueho, World Sailing Posted 22 Apr 09:32 PDT Scotland victorious in RHKYC Nations' Cup Scotland victorious in RHKYC Nations' CupNew Zealand's four year Nations' Cup winning streak comes to an endNew Zealand's four year Nations' Cup winning streak has come to an end thanks to Scotland (Mike Burrell Impala I) who have now placed their flag in pride of place in the Royal Hong Kong Yacht Club's Main Bar.by RHKYC Media Posted 22 Apr 07:02 PDT Volvo OR: Fish sails on with his Scallywags Volvo OR: Fish sails on with his ScallywagsSHK Scallywag skipper David Witt pays another tribute to his friend John FisherThe crew of SHK Scallywag have thanked everyone for their support and assistance after the tragic events of March 26. "In less than 4 hours, the Scallywags will be returning in the Volvo Ocean Raceby Sail-World.com/nz Posted 22 Apr 06:48 PDT Congressional Cup: Does Ficker make you quicker? Congressional Cup: Does Ficker make you quicker?Congressional Cup: Racing continues off Belmont Pier tomorrow for the Crimson BlazerStage One of the 54th Congressional Cup regatta wrapped up with the final two races of Round Robins, advancing Dean Barker (USA), Taylor Canfield (USA), Johnie Berntsson (SWE) and Sam Gilmour (AUS) to the semi-finals.by Betsy Crowfoot Posted 22 Apr 06:38 PDT Six days to go to the best party of the Spring! Six days to go to the best party of the Spring!The best black tie party of the yearIt's always the best black tie party of the year. This year, the 21st Sailors Ball will be Saturday, April 28, 2018.by NY Harbor Sailing Foundation Posted 22 Apr 05:36 PDT Antigua Classic Yacht Regatta day 2 Antigua Classic Yacht Regatta day 2A classic regatta, Antigua styleSaturday's action began with gear failure as 86' Ticonderoga left the dock and a brief exit horn blast turned into an extended play. Being that this is the gentleman's race, 141' Columbia joined the band, then 77' Ocean Starby Antigua Classic Yacht Regatta Posted 22 Apr 01:10 PDT 49 years since Sir Robin's Golden Globe return 49 years since Sir Robin's Golden Globe returnAfter spending ten and a half months racing solo, non-stop around the worldToday, 22 April, 2018, marks 49 years since Sir Robin Knox-Johnston returned to Falmouth, UK, after spending ten and a half months racing solo, non-stop around the world to win the Sunday Times Golden Globe Race.by Clipper Round the World Posted 22 Apr 00:00 PDT NoR published for 2019 Transpacific Yacht Race NoR published for 2019 Transpacific Yacht Race50th running of the event to start on 10th July 2019The Notice of Race for Transpac 50 is now published and entries are open. With the first of at least three separate starts scheduled for July 10, 2019, this will be the 50th edition of the crossing from Los Angeles to Honoluluby Transpacific Yacht Club Posted 21 Apr 23:11 PDT Melges 20 World League in Forio d'Ischia day 2 Melges 20 World League in Forio d'Ischia day 2Pacinotti's Brontolo leads after three racesAfter the lack of breeze prevented any racing on Day One of the 2018 Melges 20 World League taking place in Forio d'Ischia, Italy, thanks to much better conditions the thirty-strong fleet completed three races.by International Melges 20 Class Association Posted 21 Apr 22:56 PDT Bavaria in Administration Bavaria in AdministrationContrary to much of the material running around presently, Bavaria has not filed for BankruptcyContrary to much of the material running around presently, Bavaria Yachts has not filed for Bankruptcy, but rather has placed itself in Administration.by John Curnow Posted 21 Apr 19:46 PDT Mondial du Vent day 4 Mondial du Vent day 4Sims takes victory in tow-inOn the penultimate day of the Mondial du Vent 2018, the ten riders who qualified in two intense qualifying rounds over the past days were up to fight for 2.500€ prize-money that were up for grabs.by Hanna Poschinger Posted 21 Apr 19:41 PDT Full line up to take start for VOR Leg 8 Full line up to take start for VOR Leg 8All seven boats are anticipated to be on the start line on SundayThe team had been in a race against time to have its boat prepared for racing after it was delivered to Itajaí on Thursday.by Volvo Ocean Race Posted 21 Apr 12:31 PDT