Star North American Championship day 2 Star North American Championship day 2Races 3 and 4 sailed in a choppy sea off California's coastRaces 3 and 4 of the Star North American Championship were held today in 8-11 knots of wind from the southwest. The sea was quite a bit more choppy than yesterday which made for some challenging steering for the helmsmen.by Paul Cayard Posted 17 Aug 23:33 PDT Geelong sets sail for a summer of sailing in 2020 Geelong sets sail for a summer of sailing in 2020When it hosts four Olympic Class World ChampionshipsGeelong will be the epicentre of world sailing when it hosts four Olympic Class World Championships during the 2020 Summer of Sailing.by Jessica Gabites Posted 17 Aug 21:28 PDT US Sailing selection system for 2019 Youth Worlds US Sailing selection system for 2019 Youth WorldsDetails released of the athlete selection systemUS Sailing has released details of the athlete selection system for the 2019 Youth Sailing World Championships, held in Gdynia, Polandby US Sailing Posted 17 Aug 12:41 PDT 5.5mR Scandinavian Gold Cup at Cowes day 3 5.5mR Scandinavian Gold Cup at Cowes day 3Artemis XIV secures title after match race with Marie-Françoise XIXOne race was all that was needed for Artemis XIV, NOR 57 to win the Scandinavian Gold Cup on Friday, at the Royal Yacht Squadron, with a one-on-one match race against Marie-Françoise XIX, SUI 218.by Robert Deaves Posted 17 Aug 11:53 PDT Trifecta of Finn regattas at San Diego Yacht Club Trifecta of Finn regattas at San Diego Yacht ClubHome of the fastest growing Finn fleet in the U.S.This Fall, the San Diego Yacht Club will be hosting a trifecta of Finn Fleet Regattas including the Finn Pacific Coast Championship (PCC), Finn Masters North American Championship and the San Diego Olympic Classes Regatta (SDOCR).by Casey Allocco Posted 17 Aug 07:40 PDT Influencing the influencers Influencing the influencersWe talk to Richard Percy of the Andrew Simpson FoundationWe recently caught up with Richard Percy of the ASF to find out the latest on Bart's Bash 2018, the Andrew Simpson Watersports Centres and the Foundation's Aims of increasing participation and improving the lives of young people through sailing.by Mark Jardine Posted 17 Aug 04:00 PDT Sevenstar Round Britain and Ireland Race day 6 Sevenstar Round Britain and Ireland Race day 6Imerys rounds Muckle Flugga at record paceSix days into the Sevenstar Round Britain and Ireland Race, the two leading Class40s have rounded Out Stack off Muckle Flugga, the most northerly part of the 1,805 nautical mile course.by Louay Habib Posted 17 Aug 03:34 PDT Star North American Championship day 1 Star North American Championship day 1Beautiful conditions for Star sailingThursday was day one of the Star North American Championship in Marina del Rey, California. The conditions were beautiful for Star sailing; 7-9 knots with a moderate sea.by Paul Cayard Posted 17 Aug 00:25 PDT Second largest fleet for Hamilton Island Race Week Second largest fleet for Hamilton Island Race Week233 boat crews itching to get off the dockHamilton Island Race Week's second largest fleet since inauguration has 233 boat crews itching to get off the dock and into forecast tradewinds, at least for the first three days of the annual Whitsunday series, August 18 - 25.by Lisa Ratcliff / OCC Posted 17 Aug 00:10 PDT 5.5mR Scandinavian Gold Cup at Cowes day 2 5.5mR Scandinavian Gold Cup at Cowes day 2Artemis XIV strikes back to take the lead"Welcome to sunny Cowes," they lied. "Due to bad visibility there will be a support boat with its navigation lights on half way up the course." So began the second day of the Scandinavian Gold Cup at the Royal Yacht Squadron in Cowes.by Robert Deaves Posted 16 Aug 15:07 PDT Nacra 15 Europeans at Lake Como day 4 Nacra 15 Europeans at Lake Como day 4Great gallery of photos from the event in ItalyDo you remember when you were at school and teacher said before going on holidays gave you homework to do during the summer?by Alexander Panzeri Posted 16 Aug 12:53 PDT Sevenstar Round Britain and Ireland Race day 5 Sevenstar Round Britain and Ireland Race day 5Raging north as the tough conditions continueTough conditions have continued for the fleet racing in the Sevenstar Round Britain and Ireland Race, with competitors reporting 30 knots of wind gusting to 35, with 3-4 metre waves in a confused sea state.by Louay Habib Posted 16 Aug 05:48 PDT Team GBR in the 420 Worlds at Sail Newport overall Team GBR in the 420 Worlds at Sail Newport overallConsistency proves elusive for all but the top boatsThe final two days produced similar conditions to earlier in the week with consistency proving elusive for all but the top boats.by Hugo Fisher Posted 16 Aug 05:35 PDT Show your colors in Pensacola Show your colors in PensacolaPensacola YC to host 2018 Kona North Americans in OctoberWhat could be more spectacular than a rainbow of fifty or so Kona One boards winding their colorful way around a course on Pensacola Bay in the middle of October? Find out for yourself...by Talbot Wilson Posted 16 Aug 04:19 PDT 2019 Dart 18 Worlds to be held in Thailand 2019 Dart 18 Worlds to be held in ThailandAt the Royal Varuna Yacht Club in FebruaryThe Royal Varuna Yacht Club, Pattaya, Thailand, the Siam Dart 18 Class Association and the International Dart Association are delighted to announce that Royal Varuna Yacht Club will be hosting this prestigious event in early 2019.by Simon Lake Posted 16 Aug 01:32 PDT 2018 Rolex World Sailor of the Year 2018 Rolex World Sailor of the YearThe nomination period is open nowThe nomination period for individuals to submit who they believe should be crowned Rolex World Sailor of the Year is now open.by World Sailing Posted 15 Aug 22:37 PDT 5.5mR Scandinavian Gold Cup at Cowes day 1 5.5mR Scandinavian Gold Cup at Cowes day 1Photo finish and tough racing on the first day of racingMarie-Françoise XIX, SUI 218, (Jürg Menzi, Jurgen Eiermann, Bo Selko) took the first race win in the Scandinavian Gold Cup in Cowes on Wednesday after a tough opening test of skills and stamina.by Robert Deaves Posted 15 Aug 17:58 PDT Premiere Sailing League USA chooses RS21 Premiere Sailing League USA chooses RS21As the new boat for Stadium SailingThe Premiere Sailing League USA (PSL) has announced its choice of the new RS21 to elevate the dynamic of the sport through its stadium sailing program.by Jan Harley Posted 15 Aug 12:43 PDT 420 World Championships day 5 420 World Championships day 5Stunning conditions on the penultimate day in NewportThe penultimate race day is usually one to make the difference as to whether there is still a shot at the podium or not. Although with three races still to go on Wednesday, there is still plenty of opportunity for shuffles in the standings.by Event Media Posted 15 Aug 12:01 PDT Puerto Sherry to host 2019 Para Sailing Worlds Puerto Sherry to host 2019 Para Sailing WorldsWorld Sailing and Marina Puerto de Santa Maria will work collaboratively to deliver the ChampionshipThe Para World Sailing Championships showcases the best-of-the-best in Para World Sailing, creates sporting heroes and engages sailing and sports fans as well as sponsors and broadcasters.by World Sailing Posted 15 Aug 10:37 PDT