Lomac GT 8.5 - Quite literally, Magnifico. Lomac GT 8.5 - Quite literally, Magnifico. There's just something about RIBs. I mean yes, we've all got ribs, but all RIBs ain't RIBs.... There's just something about RIBs. I mean yes, we've all got ribs (boom boom), but all RIBs ain't RIBs, if you know what I mean. Useful and practical on the whole, and inherently safe, most of them are very stable and predominantly dry. by John Curnow, Global Editor, Powerboat.World Posted 4 Jul 23:08 PDT Vaikobi partners with Brett Beyer Vaikobi partners with Brett Beyer Working with the legendary sailor or dinghy product development One of the world's most awarded ILCA / Laser sailors Brett Beyer has just claimed another victory, winning the ILCA Masters World Championship in Mexico for a record 14th time! by Vaikobi Media Posted 4 Jul 22:16 PDT Race 14: Legenderry Finale Race 14: Legenderry Finale The last ocean crossing of the Clipper Race After its Le Mans Start, Race 14: LegenDerry Finale is on! This North Atlantic stage is the last ocean crossing of the Clipper Race circumnavigation and is expected to take the eleven teams just over two weeks to complete. by Clipper Round the World Race Posted 4 Jul 17:40 PDT Stone and Hunt win Bermuda Short-Handed Return Stone and Hunt win Bermuda Short-Handed Return “It's not the years, it's the mileage.” Indiana Jones once said, "It's not the years, it's the mileage." While the context is completely different, Sara Stone would agree. As an aspiring around-the-world sailor, Stone knows offshore mileage is the most important number on her resume. by New York Yacht Club Posted 4 Jul 17:26 PDT ORC Double Handed World Championship day 2 ORC Double Handed World Championship day 2 Close to the halfway point in the 358-mile Gotland Runt At 2000 local time, all remaining entries in all three classes in the ORC Double Handed World Championship are close to the halfway point in the 358-mile Gotland Runt, the world's largest annual offshore race. by Offshore Racing Congress Posted 4 Jul 17:00 PDT 5.5 Metre World Championship day 4 5.5 Metre World Championship day 4 Competition in Hankø is going down to the wire Just one race was sailed on the fourth day of the 2022 5.5 Metre World Championship at Hankø Yacht Club in Norway. The win went to Jean Genie (GBR 42, Elliot Hanson, Andrew Palfrey, Sam Haines) who put on a dominate display in the tough conditions. by Robert Deaves Posted 4 Jul 14:48 PDT 2022 Finn World Masters at Helsinki, day 1 2022 Finn World Masters at Helsinki, day 1 Finn World Champion Pieter-Jan Postma opens with two bullets Pieter-Jan Postma, from The Netherlands has opened his first ever Finn World Masters, in Helsinki, with two race wins. Laurent Hay from France is in second after twice placing second while Peter Peet, also from The Netherlands, is in third. by Robert Deaves Posted 4 Jul 12:35 PDT New Family Cruiser From Elan Yachts New Family Cruiser From Elan Yachts The Elan Impression 43 heralds a new era for the famous Elan Impression line For more than 18 years since the launch of the first Elan Impression, the Impression line was one of the key global players in the family cruising segment. by Elan Yachts Posted 4 Jul 09:00 PDT 2022 J/105 Women's Regatta overall 2022 J/105 Women's Regatta overall Near-perfect Chesapeake Bay conditions The SC of the Chesapeake hosted the 1st annual J/105 Women's Regatta for J/105 Fleet #3 on Saturday, June 25. When the PRO Drew Mutch announced at the skipper's meeting that he was running a "105 regatta, not a women's regatta," a large cheer was raised. by J/Boats Posted 4 Jul 05:44 PDT A record-breaking Foiling Week A record-breaking Foiling Week A week to remember for weather, guests and events The ninth Italian edition of Foiling Week has come to an end. A record week for regattas, guests, and events. by Foiling Week Posted 4 Jul 04:57 PDT Live Ocean Racing's Liv Mackay on pro sailing Live Ocean Racing's Liv Mackay on pro sailing "The sailing industry is changing a lot right now, especially for women," NZSailGP's Liv Mackay New ZealandSailGP Co-Pilot/Tactician and Live Ocean Racing's ETF26 skipper, Liv Mackay (26) talks to BillieNZ.com's Fleur Mealing, on how she broke into the tough world of professional sailing. by Fleur Mealing, BillieNZ.com Posted 4 Jul 01:40 PDT 5.5 Metre World Championship day 3 5.5 Metre World Championship day 3 Wins for Artemis and Jean Genie as racing resumes in Hankø New Moon II (BAH 24, Mark Holowesko, Christoph Burger, Anthony Nossiter) extended their lead on day 3 of the 2022 5.5 Metre World Championship at Hankø Yacht Club, Norway. by Robert Deaves Posted 3 Jul 21:01 PDT 44Cup Marstrand overall 44Cup Marstrand overall Two in a row for Poons and Charisma A miserable day weather-wise off the west coast of Sweden turned magnificent, like the fortunes of Nico Poons' Charisma, which after three races today claimed the 44Cup Marstrand over Igor Lah's Ceeref powered by Hrastnik 1860 and Chris Bake's Team Aqua. by 44Cup Posted 3 Jul 20:36 PDT ORC Double Handed World Championship day 1 ORC Double Handed World Championship day 1 Off to a spectacular start in Sweden Today the three starts for each class at the ORC Double Handed World Championship could not have been more spectacular under sunny skies and downwind conditions. by Offshore Racing Congress Posted 3 Jul 15:15 PDT Just a second Just a second Hull 1 of the Farr X2 has lost its keel offshore - the remains have washed up Hull #1 of the Farr X2 has lost its keel offshore, and the remains have washed up on a beach on the South Coast of NSW. Mercifully, the two sailors on board are alive, and subsequently had a wee sojourn in hospital to ensure all is well. by John Curnow, Editor, Sail-World AUS Posted 3 Jul 15:00 PDT 2022 Finn World Masters is opened in Helsinki 2022 Finn World Masters is opened in Helsinki 121 Finn Masters from 25 gathered to celebrate getting old in a Finn The 2022 Finn World Masters has been opened in Helsinki as 121 Finn Masters from 25 gathered to celebrate getting old in a Finn as well as remembering 70 years since the iconic Finn was first sailed at the Olympic Games. by Robert Deaves Posted 3 Jul 14:47 PDT Colligo Marine Furlers Colligo Marine Furlers Our furlers were put to the test by Ryan Finn Ryan Finn put Colligo Marine Furlers to the ultimate test. Finn sailed from New York to San Francisco rounding Cape Horn on his 36' Proa, Jzerro. by Colligo Marine Posted 3 Jul 11:54 PDT Express victory for Milai in Leg 1 of The Globe40 Express victory for Milai in Leg 1 of The Globe40 The Japanese crew of Masa Suzuki and Koji Nakagawa cover 1884 miles in 7 days Making the finish this Sunday in the marvellous Mindelo Bay at 15.25 hours local time, the Japanese crew of Masa Suzuki and Koji Nakagawa covered 1884 miles in 7 days 2 hours and 25 minutes at an average speed of 11.06 knots. by Sirius Events Posted 3 Jul 11:16 PDT John Bacon - from 5.5m sailor to IRC racer John Bacon - from 5.5m sailor to IRC racer Taking on the world with North Sails World Champion yachtsman John Bacon has put many successful racing programs together, and his next few months of sailing is no exception. by North Sails Posted 3 Jul 09:02 PDT Nearly 200 boats set for Volvo Cork Week 2022 Nearly 200 boats set for Volvo Cork Week 2022 The majority will be racing under IRC and ECHO Rules for the Irish ICRA Nationals Waiting two more years to celebrate the first tricentenary of any yacht club has not blunted the enthusiasm for Volvo Cork Week, if anything, the legendary Craic of Crosshaven will be bigger than ever. by Louay Habib Posted 3 Jul 08:57 PDT Mika and Airton become Big Air World Champions Mika and Airton become Big Air World Champions Multiple World Champions Mika and Airton claim victory once again Saturday saw another intense day of action with Mika taking the win in the women's twin-tip big air and Airton coming out victorious in the men's strapless big air. by GKA Kite World Tour Posted 3 Jul 06:37 PDT Live Ocean signs on with Omega Live Ocean signs on with Omega New sponsor and two newcomers announced. Helena Sanderson and Serena Woodall, have joined Live Ocean Live Ocean has announced a partnership with Omega, its first relationship to span across Live Ocean Foundation and Live Ocean Racing. by Kelsey Hunter/Live Ocean Racing Posted 3 Jul 05:57 PDT Vaucluse Amateur 12ft SC - Pathway to 18 footers Vaucluse Amateur 12ft SC - Pathway to 18 footers It's a link which goes back almost 100 years When nine times JJ Giltinan world 18 footer champion Seve Jarvin recently presented the prizes to the junior sailors of the Vaucluse Amateur 12 Foot Sailing Club, he was not only returning to his former club. by Frank Quealey Posted 2 Jul 21:04 PDT SSL Gold Cup QS Round 4 overall SSL Gold Cup QS Round 4 overall Oman and Cuba take Golden Day glory Last of their group before Golden Day, SSL Team Oman make it to the Finals by winning the two races of the day and topping the overall ranking of Qualifying Series Round 4! SSL Team Cuba will also go to Bahrain after finishing 2nd in both races! by SSL Gold Cup Posted 2 Jul 20:09 PDT ORC Double Handed Worlds starts tomorrow ORC Double Handed Worlds starts tomorrow An astounding turnout of 91 entries from nine nations set in Sweden An astounding turnout of 91 entries from nine nations will continue their final inspection and measurement checks today in preparation for tomorrow's start to the inaugural ORC Double Handed World Championship, co-organized by Royal Swedish YC & the ORC. by Offshore Racing Congress Posted 2 Jul 14:37 PDT Svea wins J Class at Superyacht Cup Palma Svea wins J Class at Superyacht Cup Palma In her new Native Swedish Colours With a second place in today's final short coastal race, the Swedish flagged Svea are overall winners of the J Class at Superyacht Cup Palma after four days of racing. by J Class Posted 2 Jul 12:39 PDT 44Cup Marstrand day 3 44Cup Marstrand day 3 All change on the leaderboard From southwesterly winds gusting up to 20 knots, and one of the sharpest sea states the class has endured, dropping to five to six knots and the lightest conditions sailable by the nimble RC44: the penultimate day provided a complete test. by 44Cup Posted 2 Jul 12:31 PDT Ganesha wins Superyacht Cup Palma 2022 Ganesha wins Superyacht Cup Palma 2022 By the narrowest possible margin In a testing final day amid challenging conditions the ultimate outcome of the 2022 Superyacht Cup Palma could not possibly have been closer. by Daphne Morgan Barnicoat Posted 2 Jul 12:15 PDT RS Games 2022 - Entry extended until Monday! RS Games 2022 - Entry extended until Monday! In just a few weeks, RS will be descending on Weymouth and Portland National Sailing Academy In just a few weeks, RS will be descending on Weymouth and Portland National Sailing Academy for the dinghy sailing event of the year - the 2022 RS Games. by RS Sailing Posted 2 Jul 12:03 PDT 5.5 Metre World Championship day 2 5.5 Metre World Championship day 2 Strong winds stop racing in Hankø All racing on the second day of the 5.5 Metre World Championship in Hankø, Norway, was cancelled on Saturday as the forecasted strong winds arrived and buffeted the island all day. by Robert Deaves Posted 2 Jul 11:58 PDT Game on for the Finistère Atlantique Game on for the Finistère Atlantique The 32-metre giants set a course for the Glénan archipelago This Friday 1 July, as the epic cycle tour kicks off in Denmark, the giants of the Ultim class gathered together in one of offshore racing's favourite spots, the bay of Port la Forêt, offshore of Concarneau in Brittany. by Gitana Team Posted 2 Jul 10:42 PDT The Marion Bermuda Race returns! The Marion Bermuda Race returns! Early bird registration available until December of 2022 Registration for the 2023 Marion Bermuda Race is now open, with early bird registration available until December of 2022! by Marion Bermuda Race Posted 2 Jul 09:54 PDT Project Speed: Certifying the record checklist Project Speed: Certifying the record checklist World records are not broken every day, nor are they ever easy to achieve, but they must be For Ashby, as the pilot at record breaking speeds that will need to exceed 202.9km/h, his control is not much more than a two finger operation on a lever, some foot pedal pumps and some small steering adjustments.. by Emirates Team New Zealand Posted 2 Jul 06:19 PDT RS Aero Worlds at Cascade Locks overall RS Aero Worlds at Cascade Locks overall Wind pumping on the final day of the event! It's a wrap! The RS Aero Worlds finished today and what a way to end it! The westerly was already in when curtains were drawn and by start time it was piping hard at 20+kn, gusting 30kn, down the race course. That's what we came for! by RS Aero International Class Association Posted 1 Jul 23:51 PDT "Not Too Long, Not Too Short" "Not Too Long, Not Too Short" Ida Lewis Distance Race pleases veterans and newcomers alike Now that the Newport to Bermuda Race is in the history books, sailors are setting their sights on the next offshore racing opportunity, the Ida Lewis Distance Race presented by Bluenose Yacht Sales, scheduled to start on Friday, August 18. by Barby MacGowan Posted 1 Jul 17:04 PDT 44Cup Marstrand day 2 44Cup Marstrand day 2 Team Aqua begins her slow ascent The waters off the Swedish holiday hotspot of Marstrand took on a different complexion on day two of 44Cup racing, with a sharp chop and the wind backed from the northwest to the south and gusting into the mid-high teens. by 44Cup Posted 1 Jul 16:42 PDT 5.5 Metre World Championship day 1 5.5 Metre World Championship day 1 New moon shines on the opening day in Hankø After a year of delay, the 2022 5.5 Metre World Championship finally got under way on Friday with two races in light to moderate winds for the 23 boats from 10 nations. by Robert Deaves Posted 1 Jul 16:28 PDT SSL Gold Cup QS Round 4 Day 2 SSL Gold Cup QS Round 4 Day 2 Mexico and Cuba on the attack in Day 2 With SSL Team Guatemala dominating Day 1 of the SSL Gold Cup Qualifying Series Round 4, today, the pressure was all on their rivals to deliver a riposte. SSL Team Cuba and SSL Team Mexico counter-attacked by winning a race each. by SSL Gold Cup Posted 1 Jul 16:08 PDT Velsheda victorious but Svea lead into final day Velsheda victorious but Svea lead into final day Superyacht Cup Palma J Class racing set to go down to the wire Atoning for a less than perfect race Thursday when they finished a distant fourth, Velsheda today won a 22 nautical mile coastal round-the-buoys course, an upwind downwind which spanned the full width of the Bay of Palma. by J Class Posted 1 Jul 14:34 PDT TerraCycle®: Vaikobi's Sustainability Initiative TerraCycle®: Vaikobi's Sustainability Initiative New recycling initiative which will reduce garment waste Water sports garment production is inherently a big-energy process, so how do we ocean lovers still enjoy quality gear while mitigating our impact on the planet? by Vaikobi Posted 1 Jul 13:41 PDT