SailGP changes, AC racing, Ultim dreams SailGP changes, AC racing, Ultim dreams David Schmidt rounds up the racing news While the world is enjoying some fantastic offshore racing, there's also been great inshore action at SailGP and in America's Cup circles. by David Schmidt Posted 5 Dec 08:00 PST Dave Valentine on the TX Yacht Club Challenge Cup Dave Valentine on the TX Yacht Club Challenge Cup A Q&A with Dave Valentine about the 2023 Texas Yacht Club Challenge Cup Sail-World checked in with Dave Valentine, of the Fort Worth Boat Club, to learn more about the FWBC's Texas Yacht Club Challenge Cup. by David Schmidt Posted 5 Dec 08:00 PST 12mR World Championship Porquerolles 12mR World Championship Porquerolles The must-attend event for 12mR boats in 2024 Porquerolles Yacht Club will be organising the 12mR World Championship, one of the most prestigious sailing events and a must for the class. by Soazig Guého Posted 6 Dec 09:14 PST World Sailing names Paris 2024 Race Officials World Sailing names Paris 2024 Race Officials With 50-50 gender split in key positions World Sailing, the world governing body of the sport, is pleased to announce the names of the Race Officials who have been appointed for the Paris 2024 Olympic Sailing Competition. by World Sailing Posted 6 Dec 09:09 PST Strong entries already for 3rd IMA Maxi Europeans Strong entries already for 3rd IMA Maxi Europeans Returning to Sorrento and the Bay of Naples Following two successful editions, the IMA Maxi European Championship returns to Sorrento and the Bay of Naples for a third consecutive year in May 2024. by James Boyd / International Maxi Association Posted 6 Dec 09:06 PST Mark Ivey named as new U.S. SailGP Team coach Mark Ivey named as new U.S. SailGP Team coach A proven winner on and off the water The United States SailGP Team today announced two-time U.S Sailing Coach of the Year and multi-world champion Mark Ivey as the team's new coach. by Laura Muma Posted 6 Dec 07:09 PST WingFoil Racing World Cup Brazil Preview WingFoil Racing World Cup Brazil Preview The final of five events in 2023 to determine who will take this year's world titles A world-class field of international competitors is looking forward to competing in a combination of long distance and short course races at one of the most idyllic venues in the world, the oasis of Jericoacoara in the north of Brazil. by Andy Rice Posted 6 Dec 02:32 PST Visit Qatar GKA Freestyle Kite World Cup day 1 Visit Qatar GKA Freestyle Kite World Cup day 1 Top title contenders poised for finals clash The Visit Qatar GKA Freestyle Kite World Cup Finals kicked off with twenty registered athletes set to compete at the paradise Fuwairit Kite Beach, Qatar. by Caroline Morris Posted 6 Dec 02:04 PST 4 fleets, 4 courses, 4 winners, 6 starts 4 fleets, 4 courses, 4 winners, 6 starts 77 boats finish Transat Jacques Vabre Normandie Le Havre At the start in Le Havre in late October, a series of powerful low-pressure systems were sweeping across the Atlantic. by TJV Media Posted 6 Dec 02:03 PST International Youth Match Racing Champs Day 1 International Youth Match Racing Champs Day 1 Thrilling sailing action underway at Pittwater The HARKEN International Youth Match Racing Championship is the Royal Prince Alfred Yacht Club's (RPAYC) most prestigious youth sailing event, which brings together talented youth sailors from around the world, for 4 days of hotly contested Match Racing. by R.P.A.Y.C. Sailing Office Posted 5 Dec 23:58 PST Big Boat Challenge Video by Bow Caddy Media Big Boat Challenge Video by Bow Caddy Media Nine competitors took to the Harbour in a 15 knot Nor'easter The Raymarine SOLAS Big Boat Challenge was fiercely contested in a solid 15 knot nor'easter by 9 boats. The competitors were andoo Comanche, LawConnect, Scallywag, URM Group, Moneypenny, Alive, Wild Oats X, Whisper and No Limit. by Bow Caddy Media Posted 5 Dec 23:33 PST An unsponsored team challenges for the title An unsponsored team challenges for the title Put Your Name Here second on the NSW 18ft Skiff Championship leaderboard The present leaderboard at the 2023-24 NSW 18ft skiff Championship is unclear because of a complicated protest, relating to last Sunday's Race 4, which is due to be held prior to next Sunday's two races in the series on Sydney Harbour. by Frank Quealey Posted 5 Dec 22:36 PST WASZP class at Sail Melbourne WASZP class at Sail Melbourne Overbeck clinches victory, setting stage for thrilling Australian Nationals The Sail Melbourne warm-up regatta concluded over the weekend with nail-biting competition and exceptional sailing conditions, setting the stage for an electrifying Australian Nationals event as we continue the build up to the International WASZP Games. by Marc Ablett Posted 5 Dec 22:02 PST Call on sports teams to switch to renewable energy Call on sports teams to switch to renewable energy The Blueprint provides organisations with the knowledge, information and contacts Global renewable energy company Low Carbon and the Emirates Great Britain SailGP Team have called on sports teams around the world to switch to renewable energy to tackle the climate crisis. by Emirates GBR SailGP Team Posted 5 Dec 21:45 PST Fireball Sailing Royalty Gathers Down Under Fireball Sailing Royalty Gathers Down Under Previewing the 2024 World Championships at Royal Geelong YC With almost 60 entries to date, including 3 containers from Europe and many loan boats, competitors are coming from many corners of the globe and from most states of Australia. by Chris Payne Posted 5 Dec 11:45 PST Richomme's bold moves north are paying off Richomme's bold moves north are paying off Retour à La Base sees leader double the gap behind him For the meantime Yoann Richomme (Paprec-Arkea) is pulling out the stops as he continues to lead the Retour à La Base solo IMOCA race from Martinique to Lorient. So far he has been prepared to push harder and go slightly further north. by Retour à La Base Posted 5 Dec 10:48 PST BVI Yacht Sales supports Antigua Sailing Week BVI Yacht Sales supports Antigua Sailing Week This is the second year of partnership with the event The leading Caribbean brokerage firm in the region, specialising exclusively in pre owned yacht sales and brokerage, BVI Yacht Sales has continuously supported and promoted sailing events that celebrate the spirit of Caribbean lifestyle. by Antigua Sailing Week Posted 5 Dec 08:11 PST IMOCA class in the Retour à la Base update IMOCA class in the Retour à la Base update Richomme learns the solo ropes in IMOCA by leading the charge east For a sailor on his first solo IMOCA race - albeit on board a brand new Koch/Finot-Conq rocketship - things have been going pretty well for Yoann Richomme. by Ed Gorman / IMOCA Globe Series Posted 5 Dec 07:51 PST Cup Spy Dec 4: Italians break test boat Cup Spy Dec 4: Italians break test boat Luna Rossa put a significant crack in the topside of their LEQ12 after a serious nosedive on Monday Luna Rossa Prada Pirelli had the misfortune to put a significant crack in the topside of their LEQ12 test boat, following a big nosedive on Monday at the end of a test session in Cagliari, Sardinia. by Richard Gladwell/Sail-World NZ Posted 5 Dec 04:47 PST PredictCurrent: High-res tidal currents model PredictCurrent: High-res tidal currents model This groundbreaking solution empowers users to navigate local waters around the globe PredictWind, the leader in maritime weather technology, has announced the launch of PredictCurrent, the world's most comprehensive, high-resolution tidal currents model. by Predictwind Posted 5 Dec 04:09 PST Marine Auctions: December Online Auctions Marine Auctions: December Online Auctions Bidding will commence on Thursday 7th December Bidding will commence on Thursday 7th December and will end on Wednesday 13th December at 2pm AEST. by Marine Auctions Posted 5 Dec 03:48 PST Deborah Fish elected RORC Commodore Deborah Fish elected RORC Commodore She will take up the prestigious role from James Neville Members of the Royal Ocean Racing Club (RORC) have elected Dr Deborah Fish, OBE as the new Commodore of the London and Cowes based Club with effect from 1st January 2024. by Louay Habib Posted 5 Dec 02:58 PST Celebrations & drama in the Global Solo Challenge Celebrations & drama in the Global Solo Challenge Of the 16 boats that started from A Coruna so far, 15 are still in the game It's been another fantastic week of sailing at the Global Solo Challenge, a week full of achievements for many skippers and drama for some. by Marco Nannini / Global Solo Challenge Posted 5 Dec 02:25 PST LawConnect first home in SOLAS Big Boat Challenge LawConnect first home in SOLAS Big Boat Challenge Fifth and final race of the 2023 Raymarine Australian Maxi Championship Nine of the best performing maxi racing yachts in Australia competed in ideal sailing conditions with an 18kt NE breeze on Sydney Harbour this afternoon in the fifth and final race of the 2023 Raymarine Australian Maxi Championship. by Cruising Yacht Club of Australia Posted 4 Dec 23:25 PST Marcus Lynch joins US Sailing Marcus Lynch joins US Sailing New High Performance Director to lead US Olympic Sailing Team and all high-performance programs US Sailing today announced Marcus Lynch, an accomplished professional sailor athlete, coach, and Olympic performance manager, as US Sailing's High Performance Director. by US Sailing Posted 4 Dec 20:40 PST Cup Spy Nov 30-Dec 3: Training continues for two Cup Spy Nov 30-Dec 3: Training continues for two Luna Rossa sailed on two successive days while the Preliminary Event was underway in Jeddah Luna Rossa sailed on two successive days while the Preliminary Event was underway in Jeddah. It was a big effort from the two support teams. Alinghi Red Bull Racing resumed sailing their two AC40s out of Jeddah, Saudi Arabia. by Richard Gladwell/Sail-World NZ Posted 4 Dec 16:58 PST 2024 Tasar Worlds Set to Make Waves 2024 Tasar Worlds Set to Make Waves 100 boats have entered, but it's not too late! There is less than a month to go before the 2024 World Championships kicks off at Sandringham Yacht Club on the waters of Port Phillip. So far 100 Tasars have entered, a strong testament to the strength of the class here and overseas. by Chris Payne Posted 4 Dec 11:48 PST Thomas Ruyant sets new 24 hour distance record Thomas Ruyant sets new 24 hour distance record Moving into third place in Retour à La Base Alex Thomson's mark topples as Thomas 'The Rocket' Ruyant races to new 24 Hour Record! For The People scythed into third place today. by Retour à La Base Posted 4 Dec 10:42 PST NYYC American Magic announces women's team NYYC American Magic announces women's team For the Puig Women's America's Cup 2024 New York Yacht Club American Magic proudly introduces the groundbreaking women's team set to make history while representing the United States at the Puig Women's America's Cup, scheduled from October 10 to 16 in Barcelona, Spain. by NYYC American Magic Posted 4 Dec 07:36 PST Cole Brauer reaches the Cape of Good Hope Cole Brauer reaches the Cape of Good Hope Brauer passed the first Great Cape in her bid to become first American woman to race solo worldwide She is competing in the inaugural Global Solo Challenge, a "budget-friendly" solo sailing race that will have sailors circumnavigating the globe via the three great capes, beginning and ending in A Corun~a, Spain. by Cole Brauer Ocean Racing Media Posted 3 Dec 23:58 PST Raymarine Australian Maxi Video by Bow Caddy Media Raymarine Australian Maxi Video by Bow Caddy Media Day One - Start line off Neilsen Park down to the Heads and then turn right The first day of the Raymarine Australian Maxi Championship saw the fleet of 8 boats cross the start line off Neilsen Park down to the Heads and then turn right! by Bow Caddy Media Posted 3 Dec 23:26 PST Harken Youth Match Racing Championships kicks off Harken Youth Match Racing Championships kicks off One of the most prestigious sailing events for youth sailors The 2023 HARKEN International Youth Match Racing Championship, a Grade 3 match racing event, and one of the most prestigious sailing events for youth sailors, is set to commence from today, at the Royal Prince Alfred Yacht Club in Newport, Australia. by R.P.A.Y.C. Sailing Office Posted 3 Dec 17:06 PST Davis Island J/70 Winter Series Weekend 1 Davis Island J/70 Winter Series Weekend 1 Brian Keane's Savasana leads the way on Tampa Bay Forty J/70 teams traveled to Davis Island Yacht Club in Tampa, Florida for the first weekend of the 2023-2024 J/70 Winter Series. Three races were completed each day Saturday and Sunday in beautiful conditions on Tampa Bay. by Julie & Christopher Howell Posted 3 Dec 16:58 PST Of foiling boats and taverns Of foiling boats and taverns Televising the AC40 racing for the masses Was in a tavern. It was actually a bit more like one of those barn style places, where size mattered more than anything else. Bigger is better, right? Let alone fries with that… Did not necessarily want to be there too long, either. by John Curnow, Editor, Sail-World AUS Posted 3 Dec 14:00 PST KiteFoil World Series Final in Zhuhai overall KiteFoil World Series Final in Zhuhai overall Lauriane Nolot and Max Maeder have won the women's and men's competitions Lauriane Nolot and Max Maeder have won the women's and men's competition at the Lakewood Hills KiteFoil World Series China in Zhuhai. by Andy Rice Posted 3 Dec 13:56 PST Retour à La Base update Retour à La Base update Record speeds on the cards? The leaders of the Retour à La Base solo IMOCA race from Martinique to Lorient, France are now completing their curve around the north Atlantic high pressure system and starting to head towards the east. by Retour à La Base Posted 3 Dec 13:09 PST Bermuda Race 2024 will be scored using F-TCF Bermuda Race 2024 will be scored using F-TCF The first Ocean Race to use Forecast Time Correction Factor The Bermuda Race Organizing Committee (BROC) is proud to announce that the 2024 race will be the first Ocean Race to use Forecast - Time Correction Factor (F-TCF) as a scoring model. by Bermuda Race Posted 3 Dec 11:36 PST Spellbinding SSL Gold Cup Grand Final Spellbinding SSL Gold Cup Grand Final The inaugural football world cup in sailing's thrilling conclusion After 23 days and 64 races in Gran Canaria at the SSL Gold Cup it all came down to the final four, and the Grand Final. The inaugural football world cup in sailing's thrilling conclusion. by Mark Jardine & Benedict Donovan / SSL Gold Cup Posted 3 Dec 11:24 PST Dinghy classes at Phuket King's Cup 2023 Day 1 Dinghy classes at Phuket King's Cup 2023 Day 1 Thailand's finest young sailing talent on display The 35th Phuket King's Cup Regatta officially got underway today in the waters off of Phuket's Kata Beach. Many of Thailand's best young sailors are competing in the international dinghy class. by Phuket King's Cup Media Posted 3 Dec 07:42 PST Phuket King's Cup 2023 - Racing starts tomorrow Phuket King's Cup 2023 - Racing starts tomorrow The prestigious Phuket King's Cup Regatta returns for its 35th year The prestigious Phuket King's Cup Regatta returns for its 35th year, ready to unfurl its sails across the emerald waters of the Andaman Sea. by Phuket King's Cup Regatta media Posted 3 Dec 07:01 PST