M32 Worlds at Newport, Rhode Island Day 1 M32 Worlds at Newport, Rhode Island Day 1 Tricky Tango of Twelve at the big dance Twelve teams are in motion at the big dance in Newport, Rhode Island. Today was a tricky, shifty day at the M32 World Championship. by M32 World Posted 29 Sep 00:25 PDT Maritimo M75 Review – My two bits worth Maritimo M75 Review – My two bits worth It all comes down to the magnificent bridge deck, as well the sophisticated and über-cool mtu donks It all comes down to the magnificent bridge deck, as well the sophisticated and über-cool mtu donks. There it is. Discussion over. by John Curnow, Global Editor, Powerboat.World Posted 28 Sep 19:21 PDT 7th Annual Star Class Vintage Gold Cup Day 1 7th Annual Star Class Vintage Gold Cup Day 1 Three races held on Gull Lake, Michigan The Vintage Gold Cup and ISCYRA announce results of the first day of racing in light and variable winds. The three scheduled races were completed with very close racing. by Anastasia Sikkila Posted 28 Sep 17:31 PDT Cup Spy Sept 28: Two AC75s training off Barcelona Cup Spy Sept 28: Two AC75s training off Barcelona Three teams sailed on Thursday - Alinghi Red Bull Racing, Emirates Team NZ and American Magic Three teams sailed on Thursday - Alinghi Red Bull Racing, Emirates Team New Zealand and American Magic from Barcelona by Richard Gladwell/Sail-World NZ Posted 28 Sep 16:57 PDT VitaSea™ sun care company sponsors Sail for Hope VitaSea™ sun care company sponsors Sail for Hope Fundraising race around Jamestown to Benefit Maui Food Bank California-based sun care company VitaSea has joined the sailing community in Newport for a fundraising event to benefit the Maui Food Bank. by Sail Newport Posted 28 Sep 15:36 PDT World's Best Master Sailors set to compete World's Best Master Sailors set to compete At 2023 International Masters Regatta in San Diego The 41st running of the International Masters Regatta returns to San Diego YC October 20-22, 2023. This year's slate of twelve competitors brings together a truly international cast of Master skippers from Canada, Germany, Mexico, and the United States. by Casey Coffin Posted 28 Sep 14:40 PDT 5.5 Metre World Championship at Porto Cervo Day 4 5.5 Metre World Championship at Porto Cervo Day 4 Aspire and Artemis slug it out Aspire and Artemis extended on the fleet with a race win apiece on the penultimate day of the 2023 5.5 Metre World Championship at the Yacht Club Costa Smeralda, Porto Cervo, Sardinia. by Robert Deaves Posted 28 Sep 11:19 PDT Les Voiles de Saint-Tropez begins tomorrow Les Voiles de Saint-Tropez begins tomorrow Brimming with new features in celebration of the 25th edition Brimming with new features in celebration of the 25th edition of Les Voiles de Saint Tropez, festivities will kick off tomorrow, Friday 29 September, and draw to a close late afternoon on Sunday 8 October. by Maguelonne Turcat Posted 28 Sep 09:09 PDT GKA Kite-Surf World Cup Dakhla 2023 Grand Finale GKA Kite-Surf World Cup Dakhla 2023 Grand Finale Winners crowned in Dakhla to cap epic event Brazil's Pedro Matos landed his first event victory at the GKA Kite-Surf World Cup Dakhla, Morocco, after a tense final that he won by the finest of margins at dusk. by Ian MacKinnon Posted 28 Sep 07:51 PDT Marine Resources latest jobs Marine Resources latest jobs Discover the latest career paths in the industry In this exciting new season of change, we're exploring the latest job openings out there! Check out this edition of our newsletter for a variety of opportunities in Design, Engineering, and Technical fields. by Marine Resources Posted 28 Sep 06:30 PDT RS21 Worlds 2023 at Porto Rotondo, Sardinia Day 1 RS21 Worlds 2023 at Porto Rotondo, Sardinia Day 1 Record-breaking attendance at the event with 55 boats from 12 countries The biggest event of the RS21 Calendar has begun in the stunning surrounds of Porto Rotondo in Sardinia, Italy. The RS21 World Championship 2023 is the second edition of the International Class Association's Worlds. by Rebecca Foot Posted 28 Sep 05:58 PDT Cup Spy Sept 27: Swiss bring AC75 back Cup Spy Sept 27: Swiss bring AC75 back Four teams sailed on Wednesday, Alinghi Red Bull Racing launched their AC75 Four teams sailed on Wednesday - Emirates Team New Zealand, Orient Express Racing and American Magic from Barcelona, while Luna Rossa continued sailing off Cagliari, in their LEQ12 test boat. Alinghi Red Bull Racing launched their AC75. by Richard Gladwell/Sail-World NZ Posted 28 Sep 04:32 PDT Six more Paris 2024 sailing places claimed Six more Paris 2024 sailing places claimed Singapore, Malaysia, China, Hong Kong and Thailand secure slots during the 19th Asian Games The sailing competition at the 19th Asian Games in Hangzhou saw six more places claimed for the Paris 2024 Olympic Games. by World Sailing Posted 28 Sep 02:58 PDT Exploring Cam Cleats Part 1 Exploring Cam Cleats Part 1 Understanding Cam Cleats with Allen In this four-part series posted over the next four weeks, we will delve into the world of cam cleats, explore the accessories that complement their functionality, and discover the myriad of applications across different sailing scenarios. by Allen Posted 28 Sep 00:30 PDT 2023 Rolex Middle Sea Race preview 2023 Rolex Middle Sea Race preview High quality fleet in readiness for the 606 nautical mile classic The start of the Rolex Middle Sea Race is just under four weeks away. When entries closed on 22 September, 109 yachts had entered representing 25 countries including Kazakhstan, San Marino and Israel - all three thought to be attending for the first time. by Rolex Middle Sea Race Posted 27 Sep 23:50 PDT 7th Annual Star Class Vintage Gold Cup underway 7th Annual Star Class Vintage Gold Cup underway Olympic Medalists, World Champions, Continental Champions among the sailors competing The Vintage Gold Cup and ISCYRA welcomed this year's participants to Gull Lake, Michigan for the 7th Annual Vintage Gold Cup. Competitors have traveled from Germany, Brazil, Sweden, Canada, Bermuda and throughout the USA. by Anastasia Sikkila Posted 27 Sep 13:56 PDT 5.5 Metre World Championship at Porto Cervo Day 3 5.5 Metre World Championship at Porto Cervo Day 3 Artemis fight back, John B moved up to third after winning the last race of the day Artemis put in the best performance on day 3 of the 2023 5.5 Metre World Championship at the Yacht Club Costa Smeralda, Porto Cervo, Sardinia, to pull back to within three points of event leaders Aspire. by Robert Deaves Posted 27 Sep 10:51 PDT VISA Coaching & Mentoring Women's Sailing Course VISA Coaching & Mentoring Women's Sailing Course Virgin Islands Sailing Association aims to get more women on the water to enjoy the sport of sailing The Virgin Islands Sailing Association (VISA) wants to get more women on the water to enjoy the sport of sailing. by Virgin Islands Sailing Association Posted 27 Sep 10:24 PDT 2023 Albacore Canadian Championship 2023 Albacore Canadian Championship Shift Happens at Thornbury Yacht Club As usual, the 2023 season in Canada culminated with the Canadian Championships on September 15-17, which took place for the first time ever out of the charming little town of Thornbury, Ontario, located on the shore of Georgian Bay. by Steph Mah Posted 27 Sep 08:18 PDT Barton Carbon Tiller Extensions Barton Carbon Tiller Extensions We spoke to Lee from CF by LandL to find out more about the range Barton Marine have launched a technically enhanced range of strong, lightweight and colourful Carbon Tiller Extensions suitable for all dinghy types. We spoke to Lee from CF by LandL during the Southampton International Boat Show to find out more. by Mark Jardine Posted 27 Sep 06:00 PDT Halifax to host ROCKWOOL Canada Sail Grand Prix Halifax to host ROCKWOOL Canada Sail Grand Prix First ever Canadian SailGP to take place June 1-2, 2024 Halifax has been selected as the first-ever city in Canada to host a Sail Grand Prix. The inaugural ROCKWOOL Canada Sail Grand Prix will take place June 1-2, 2024. by SailGP Posted 27 Sep 05:09 PDT Cup Spy Sept 26: Defence comes into focus Cup Spy Sept 26: Defence comes into focus Emirates Team NZ sailed their AC75 for the first time in over a month at the Defence venue Emirates Team NZ sailed their AC75 for the first time in over a month, with co-helmsman Nathan Outteridge saying after the session that the Kiwis had shifted their focus to understanding the nuances of the venue by Richard Gladwell/Sail-World NZ Posted 27 Sep 04:49 PDT Pushing the boundaries of design Pushing the boundaries of design Director of Experimental Design, Matteo Alfieri's vision for the future Following Henri-Lloyd's 'Same Planet, Different World' campaign launch, we speak to Director of Experimental Design, Matteo Alfieri to give his insights into the design process of the new Forth Jacket, challenges faced, and his vision for the future. by Henri-Lloyd Posted 27 Sep 04:00 PDT Youth and Womens teams train on AC40 simulator Youth and Womens teams train on AC40 simulator AC40 training has begun for the fast-coming next generation of foiling talent With twelve teams entered for the Youth and Puig Women's America's Cup competitions in Barcelona in 2024, AC40 training has begun for the fast-coming next generation of foiling talent. by America's Cup Media Posted 27 Sep 03:22 PDT GKA Kite-Surf World Cup Dakhla 2023 day 5 GKA Kite-Surf World Cup Dakhla 2023 day 5 Early duel in Dakhla may define title race The leaders in the race for the world title in the Kite-Surf discipline are set to clash in an early round of the GKA Kite-Surf World Cup Dakhla, in Morocco, which could severely dent the loser's hopes of lifting the crown. by Ian MacKinnon Posted 27 Sep 03:19 PDT Baltic 111 Raven foiling trials completed Baltic 111 Raven foiling trials completed Reaching sustained speeds in the high twenties Early sailing trials for the foil-assisted Baltic 111 Raven have been described as 'very successful' as the super-lightweight sloop showed impressive reliability and reached sustained speeds in the high 20s during 10 consecutive days of sailing. by Baltic Yachts Posted 26 Sep 23:28 PDT Zhik turns 20! Zhik turns 20! 20 Years of Innovation and Success Two decades ago, Zhik embarked on a remarkable journey fuelled by passion for innovation, commitment to excellence, and unrivalled dedication to sailors and water sports people worldwide. by Zhik Posted 26 Sep 11:36 PDT 5.5 Metre World Championship at Porto Cervo Day 2 5.5 Metre World Championship at Porto Cervo Day 2 Aspire seizes the lead Aspire (POL 17, Mateusz Kusznierewicz, Przemyslaw Gacek, Edward Wright) has taken the lead at the 2023 5.5 Metre World Championship at the Yacht Club Costa Smeralda, Porto Cervo, Sardinia, after two more races on Tuesday, in very different conditions. by Robert Deaves Posted 26 Sep 11:34 PDT McIntyre Ocean Globe Yacht drifting mariner rescue McIntyre Ocean Globe Yacht drifting mariner rescue 90 miles off Dakar in Pirate waters! At 12:09 UTC, Outlaw AU (08) / Captain Campbell Mackie, contacted McIntyre Ocean Globe race headquarters stating they'd come in contact with a sole male drifting in a 20ft canoe, 90nm off the coast of Dakar. by Ocean Globe Race Posted 26 Sep 11:20 PDT Navigating the 2024 Caribbean Sailing Circuit Navigating the 2024 Caribbean Sailing Circuit A journey through paradise, kicking off with Grenada Sailing Week The Caribbean Sailing Association (CSA) is thrilled to welcome sailors from around the world to experience the exhilarating 2024 Caribbean Sailing Circuit. by Caribbean Sailing Association Posted 26 Sep 10:39 PDT Greenslade, Brady round out Bermuda Gold Cup fleet Greenslade, Brady round out Bermuda Gold Cup fleet Entrant list complete with Bermuda National Champion and past America's Cup tactician The lineup for the Royal Bermuda Yacht Club's Bermuda Gold Cup, a World Championship event of the World Match Racing Tour scheduled Oct. 2-7, is complete, with all 16 entrants confirmed. by Royal Bermuda Yacht Club Posted 26 Sep 08:10 PDT Racing news for North America this week Racing news for North America this week Global Solo Challenge and Ocean Globe Race updates, SailGP news As the season's first atmospheric river starts to gain steam here in the Pacific Northwest, I find myself day dreaming about the two around-the-world races that are currently unfurling. by David Schmidt Posted 26 Sep 08:00 PDT J Class pair line up in Ibiza J Class pair line up in Ibiza Topaz and Svea set at the third edition of the Ibiza JoySail regatta J Class pair Topaz and Svea will line up over the next four days on the beautiful waters off Ibiza and Formentera as they compete at the third edition of the Ibiza JoySail regatta for Maxi and Supermaxi yachts. by J Class Association Posted 26 Sep 07:55 PDT Global Team Racing Regatta 2023 overall Global Team Racing Regatta 2023 overall Newport Harbor Yacht Club defend title Saturday 23rd September saw the final 12 races of the second round robin completed to establish the final places in the Semi-finals, Queen Mary Reservoir delivered just perfect team racing conditions. by Royal Thames Yacht Club Posted 26 Sep 04:59 PDT America's Cup: 40th anniversary of Australian win America's Cup: 40th anniversary of Australian win Today, September 26th is the 40th anniversary of Australia II's win in the America's Cup off Newport Today, September 26th is the 40th anniversary of Australia II's win in the America's Cup off Newport, Rhode Island - handing the New York Yacht Club their first ever defeat since the first defence in 1870 by Richard Gladwell Sail-World.com/nz Posted 26 Sep 04:24 PDT GWA Wingfoil World Cup Dakhla day 3 and 4 GWA Wingfoil World Cup Dakhla day 3 and 4 First wave world champions crowned in Dakhla The US's Moona Whyte and Cape Verde's Wesley Brito won the first-ever world titles in the Wave discipline on the GWA Wingfoil World Tour in Dakhla, Morocco. by Ian MacKinnon Posted 26 Sep 01:53 PDT SailGP and Women's Sports Group join forces SailGP and Women's Sports Group join forces WSG to provide advisory services on commercial partnerships In a year that has seen explosive growth in the interest and investment of women's sport, the Women's Sports Group (WSG) is joining forces with SailGP, the world's most exciting racing on water, to supercharge its game-changing Women's Pathway. by SailGP Posted 26 Sep 01:06 PDT Cup Spy Sept 25: The twists and turns of testing Cup Spy Sept 25: The twists and turns of testing Two teams sailed on Monday - Alinghi off Barcelona and Luna Rossa off Cagliari Two teams sailed on Monday - Alinghi Red Bull Racing off Barcelona, continuing their AC40 development program from last week. Luna Rossa resumed sailing off Cagliari, in their LEQ12 test boat. The Swiss are expected to switch to their AC75 soon. by Richard Gladwell/Sail-World NZ Posted 26 Sep 01:05 PDT 5O5 Pre-Worlds and North Americans 5O5 Pre-Worlds and North Americans San Francisco Bay locals win in fleet of 60 boats Racing concluded on Sunday, September 24, for the 2023 5O5 Pre-Worlds and North American Championships at St. Francis Yacht Club. by St. Francis Yacht Club Posted 25 Sep 21:23 PDT 5.5 Metre World Championship at Porto Cervo Day 1 5.5 Metre World Championship at Porto Cervo Day 1 Epic opening day in Sardinia After winning the Scandinavian Gold Cup here on Sunday, on Monday The Jean Genie (GBR 43, Peter Morton, Andrew Palfrey, Ruairadh Scott) showed the fleet a clean pair of heels to win the first two races of the 2023 5.5 Metre Worlds. by Robert Deaves Posted 25 Sep 21:06 PDT