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Best race of the PRADA Cup so far!
Nail-biting, agonising racing sets sailing fans hearts racing
© COR36 / Studio Borlenghi
Three Musketeers strike out for victory?
Dalin, Burton & Hermann battle for Vendée Globe glory
© Boris Herrmann #VG2020
Camaraderie
A core principle of most sailors' lives
© COR36 / Studio Borlenghi
The aftermath of Patriot's massive capsize
The external damage is obvious, but what else is broken?
© COR36 / Studio Borlenghi
The second Wise and Witty Man
Dougal Henshall profiles a key influencer in sailing
© D.Went / Fisher
America's Cup Rialto: Jan 23 - Brits make history
America's Cup Rialto: Jan 23 - Brits make history
INEOS Team UK made America's Cup history on the Waitemata harbour Saturday evening
INEOS Team UK made America's Cup history on the Waitemata harbour Saturday evening when they qualified for the Finals of the Challenger Selection Series for the 36th America's Cup.
by Richard Gladwell, Sail-World NZ
Posted 23 Jan 07:04 PST
Vendée Globe Day 77: When to gybe at the Azores?
Vendée Globe Day 77: When to gybe at the Azores?
Heading towards the closest victory margin yet?
The margin of victory on this Vendée Globe may be down to minutes rather than hours.
by Vendée Globe
Posted 23 Jan 10:39 PST
Ramrod takes J/111 Key West Winter Series I
Ramrod takes J/111 Key West Winter Series I
The five-boat fleet were chomping on their bits to get back out on the water
The inaugural 2021 Key West Winter Series took place January 16-18 off Key West, Florida. Thanks to the efforts of Ryan and Rob Ruhlman and the entire team at SAILING INC (with J/Dealerships in Ohio and South Carolina) for pulling this together.
by J/Boats
Posted 23 Jan 08:14 PST
Five out of five for INEOS TEAM UK
Five out of five for INEOS TEAM UK
And into the PRADA Cup final
With the Americans still in the shed getting ready for the Repechage, INEOS TEAM UK and LUNA ROSSA PRADA PIRELLI headed out onto the stadium course on the Hauraki Gulf for the penultimate day of the Round Robin stage of the PRADA Challenger Series.
by INEOS TEAM UK
Posted 23 Jan 03:44 PST
John Bertrand chats with Nic Douglass
John Bertrand chats with Nic Douglass
To talk about today's incredible Prada Cup race!
What a race! INEOS Team UK are into the final of the Prada Cup, the Challenger Series for the 36th America's Cup! This evening as our special guest we have none other than John Bertrand AO to join us to Chat & Wrap!
by Nic Douglass
Posted 23 Jan 03:27 PST
Repairs to PATRIOT progress
Repairs to PATRIOT progress
As the PRADA Cup Round Robins conclude
American Magic Skipper and Executive Director Terry Hutchinson provided updates on American Magic at tonight's press conference, which marked the conclusion of the Round Robins phase of the Prada Cup, the Challenger Selection Series.
by New York Yacht Club American Magic
Posted 23 Jan 03:15 PST
Luna Rossa at the PRADA Cup Day 4
Luna Rossa at the PRADA Cup Day 4
A close race right until the finish line
Another weekend of racing in Auckland for the PRADA Cup, the Challenger Selection Series that determines the first team to enter the PRADA Cup Final.
by Luna Rossa Prada Pirelli
Posted 23 Jan 03:00 PST
INEOS TEAM UK win the Prada Cup Round Robins
INEOS TEAM UK win the Prada Cup Round Robins
After what was probably the closest race seen so far on the AC75s
INEOS TEAM UK stays unbeaten after what was probably the closest race seen so far on the AC75s, with 9 lead changes throughout the nail biting race against Luna Rossa Prada Pirelli.
by PRADA Cup
Posted 22 Jan 23:57 PST
Casiraghi: Boris will push hard to the finish
Casiraghi: Boris will push hard to the finish
One of the most interesting and impressive performances in this Vendée Globe
One of the most interesting and impressive performances in this Vendée Globe has been by the German skipper, Boris Herrmann, on board Seaexplorer-Yacht Club de Monaco.
by Ed Gorman / IMOCA Globe Series
Posted 22 Jan 23:41 PST
Vendée Globe Day 77 morning update
Vendée Globe Day 77 morning update
Azores ahead are prelude to winning moves
At 350 miles SW of the Azores this morning Charlie Dalin (Apivia) is still proving able to hold off the advance of Louis Burton (Bureau Vallée 2) as they negotiate a key phase looking to be able to transition from the north side of the Azores
by Vendée Globe
Posted 22 Jan 22:50 PST
The best race of the PRADA Cup so far!
The best race of the PRADA Cup so far!
Nail-biting and agonising racing sets sailing fans hearts racing
For those who got up early in the UK to watch the match-up between INEOS TEAM UK and Luna Rossa Prada Pirelli, it was nail-biting and agonising, with the anticipation only built by the repeated delays.
by Mark Jardine
Posted 22 Jan 21:01 PST
2021 West Marine US Open Sailing - Miami day 2
2021 West Marine US Open Sailing - Miami day 2
Racing amps up for most classes on Friday
Sailors were greeted with warm, sunny conditions and temperatures in the low 70s for most of Friday. Light wind prevailed again for most of the day, similar to Thursday's breeze on Biscayne Bay.
by US Sailing
Posted 22 Jan 20:33 PST
Jimmy Spithill: "We have to win a race"
Jimmy Spithill: "We have to win a race"
Nic Douglass previews today's PRADA Cup racing
It's all on today in a must win race for Prada to keep the round robin series of the Prada Cup, the Challenger Series for the 36th America's Cup alive.
by Nic Douglass
Posted 22 Jan 18:48 PST
Prada Cup: Day 4: Course C - Sudden death
Prada Cup: Day 4: Course C - Sudden death
For Day 4 of the Prada Cup, racing will revert to the expanded Course C area.
For Day 4 of the Prada Cup, racing will revert to the expanded Course C area. Today one race in Round Robin 3 will be sailed.
by Richard Gladwell Sail-World NZ
Posted 22 Jan 15:56 PST
Bayview Mackinac Race to adopt ORC Rating Rule
Bayview Mackinac Race to adopt ORC Rating Rule
Full intention to meet you all at the south end of Lake Huron
As 2021 dawns, it is not clear what the pandemic might bring, but please know that it is fully our intention to meet you all at the south end of Lake Huron to head north together come July 24, 2021.
by Bayview Mackinac Race
Posted 22 Jan 12:37 PST
The Big Boy - Allen's Biggest Block Yet!
The Big Boy - Allen's Biggest Block Yet!
Just one example of what Allen can do for bigger boats
Around the world, we are known as a company that produces small boat hardware, but this isn't strictly true. Let us introduce to you to "The Big Boy" just one example of what we can do for bigger boats.
by Allen
Posted 22 Jan 11:00 PST
Vendée Globe Day 76: Dalin, Burton & Hermann lead
Vendée Globe Day 76: Dalin, Burton & Hermann lead
Three Musketeers strike out for Vendée Globe victory?
With just five days or under 2000 miles to go until the first skippers finish the ninth edition of the Vendée Globe the outcome still hangs in the balance.
by Vendée Globe
Posted 22 Jan 10:17 PST
Jules Verne Trophy record attempt abandoned
Jules Verne Trophy record attempt abandoned
After a thorough inspection carried out by David Boileau, the boat captain, the verdict is in
The men of Gitana Team were positioned at 48 degrees28 south at 11:00 UTC with a lead of over 860 miles over the record when they informed their shore team of damage to the giant's float rudder to starboard.
by Gitana Team
Posted 22 Jan 09:18 PST
Race day is nearly upon us...
Race day is nearly upon us...
Show your support for the British America's Cup Challenger
Show your support and be a part of the team with the new Henri-Lloyd x INEOS TEAM UK merchandise collection.
by Henri-Lloyd
Posted 22 Jan 07:54 PST
11th Hour Racing Team 2021 racing schedule
11th Hour Racing Team 2021 racing schedule
Rolex Fastnet Race, Défi Azimut and Transat Jacques Vabre all on the cards
11th Hour Racing Team has unveiled the schedule for 2021 revealing the Team anticipates entering two boats into the 2021 IMOCA offshore sailing calendar of races, in the build-up to a one-boat entry into The Ocean Race 2022-23.
by 11th Hour Racing Team
Posted 22 Jan 07:20 PST
49th BVI Spring Regatta set for March 2021
49th BVI Spring Regatta set for March 2021
Offering a safe and healthy environment to enjoy sailboat racing
Sailing in the beautiful warm waters of the British Virgin Islands as part of the 49th BVI Spring Regatta and Sailing Festival (BVISR) is now possible in accordance with BVI Government protocols currently in place.
by Trish Jenkins
Posted 22 Jan 05:23 PST
A great weekend ahead in the PRADA Cup
A great weekend ahead in the PRADA Cup
Press Conference held ahead of Luna Rossa Prada Pirelli Team and INEOS TEAM UK matches
The spotlight is on tomorrow's regatta between Luna Rossa Prada Pirelli Team and INEOS TEAM UK as it will be a first match point between the two challengers.
by PRADA Cup
Posted 22 Jan 02:15 PST
Best time ever recorded to the tip of South Africa
Best time ever recorded to the tip of South Africa
Maxi Edmond de Rothschild has entered the Indian Ocean
After 11 days 14 hours and three minutes at sea, Franck Cammas, Charles Caudrelier and their four crew are attacking the Southern Ocean with a lead of more than one day seven hours and 19 minutes over Francis Joyon and the men on Idec Sport.
by Gitana Team
Posted 22 Jan 01:32 PST
Vendée Globe Day 76 morning update
Vendée Globe Day 76 morning update
Burton's option pays, now up to second
Louis Burton, now up to second, is starting to see his westerly route pay a dividend. He has negotiated the western side of the high pressure zone quickest and into the weekend should see his gains continue, sailing faster and back on a more direct route
by Vendée Globe
Posted 22 Jan 00:41 PST
Change of fortune needed for rookie 18' Skiff team
Change of fortune needed for rookie 18' Skiff team
Birkenhead Point Marina campaign suffers from bad luck
As the championship end of the 2020-2021 Australian 18ft Skiff Racing Season moves toward the JJ Giltinan world Championship on Sydney Harbour in March, one team looking for a change of fortune is Birkenhead Point Marina.
by Frank Quealey
Posted 21 Jan 22:21 PST
2021 West Marine US Open Sailing - Miami day 1
2021 West Marine US Open Sailing - Miami day 1
Afternoon sailing in light wind for four classes on Thursday
Biscayne Bay was gifted with a late afternoon breeze and four fleets got in some nice racing on day one of racing at 2021 West Marine US Open Sailing - Miami.
by US Sailing
Posted 21 Jan 21:44 PST
Prada Cup: Capsize triggers changes to Cup
Prada Cup: Capsize triggers changes to Cup
Regatta Director Iain Murray has made several changes to the conduct of the Prada and America's Cups
Regatta Director Iain Murray has made several changes to the conduct of the Prada and America's Cups, following a review with all involved parties including the competitors.
by Richard Gladwell Sail-World NZ
Posted 21 Jan 14:05 PST
Vendée Globe Day 75: Dalin's lead at 77 miles
Vendée Globe Day 75: Dalin's lead at 77 miles
All Quiet on the Western Front?
The relative silence from among the leaders speaks volumes. Increasingly background activities are pared back to only what is necessary as the solo skippers devote all their energies to weather strategy, keeping fast and managing their energy reserves.
by Vendée Globe
Posted 21 Jan 10:03 PST
Sea Sure's new RED Performance range
Sea Sure's new RED Performance range
Enhanced pintles and gudgeons for when only the best will do
As an equipment manufacturer we are always on the lookout for feedback and ideas from sailors so that we can make new products or changes to existing ones.
by Daniel Henderson, Sea Sure
Posted 21 Jan 08:15 PST
2021 WASZP Europeans set for Norway in August
2021 WASZP Europeans set for Norway in August
Norway has been awarded what will be the biggest WASZP regatta of the season
The 2021 European WASZP calendar has taken shape with a full card of events to be announced in the coming days. The flagship event for the season will be the 2021 WASZP European Championships.
by Marc Ablett
Posted 21 Jan 06:46 PST
Bliksem to defend title at Miami Winter Series
Bliksem to defend title at Miami Winter Series
Skipper Pieter Taselaar showed some spectacular performance last winter
The M32 fleet is back racing in Miami after the season was cut short last year. Bliksem with skipper Pieter Taselaar showed some spectacular performance last winter.
by M32 Class
Posted 21 Jan 06:40 PST
Musto Skiff confirms September dates 2021 Worlds
Musto Skiff confirms September dates 2021 Worlds
Set to take place at Lake Garda, Italy
The International Musto Skiff Class Committee has today confirmed that the ACO 11th Musto Skiff World Championships 2021 will be hosted by Fraglia Vela Riva at Lake Garda, Italy, from 25th September to 2nd October 2021.
by Natalie Hilton
Posted 21 Jan 05:30 PST
Four ways The Ocean Race is helping blue planet
Four ways The Ocean Race is helping blue planet
In 2021 there needs to be urgent action to help the ocean
The Ocean Race has seen firsthand the devastating impact of pollution, plastic, climate change and industrial overfishing on the ocean.
by The Ocean Race
Posted 21 Jan 04:37 PST
World Sailing launches 2021 eSailing Worlds
World Sailing launches 2021 eSailing Worlds
The race to win this year's title - and a prize of USD $10,000 - officially begins
Launched in partnership between World Sailing, the International Federation for the sport, and Virtual Regatta, the world-leading digital sailing platform, this year will be the fourth season following the launch of the inaugural Championship in 2018.
by World Sailing
Posted 21 Jan 03:16 PST
Q&A with INEOS TEAM UK's David 'Freddie' Carr
Q&A with INEOS TEAM UK's David 'Freddie' Carr
What it takes to sail the AC75 BRITANNIA
Freddie is one of the more experienced members of the INEOS TEAM UK sailing team, having comped in four previous America's Cup campaigns going back to 2007.
by Mark Jardine
Posted 21 Jan 01:00 PST
Vendée Globe Day 75 morning update
Vendée Globe Day 75 morning update
Can a corner be cut?
For the leaders who are 1000 or so miles SSW of the Azores this morning this stretch of the Atlantic is not as cooperative as it was forecast to be.
by Vendée Globe
Posted 21 Jan 00:13 PST
US Open Sailing Series turns South to Miami
US Open Sailing Series turns South to Miami
Top sailors to race in Biscayne Bay
The 2021 West Marine US Open Sailing Series launched with excitement and a sense of pride last week in Fort Lauderdale and now the series heads south to Miami for four days of racing on Biscayne Bay at 2021 West Marine US Open Sailing - Miami.
by US Sailing
Posted 20 Jan 22:57 PST
WMRT Tour Cards for the 2021 championship season
WMRT Tour Cards for the 2021 championship season
Six skippers awarded invitations to the world-championship level events
The World Match Racing Tour (WMRT) has announced the six skippers awarded WMRT Tour Cards for the 2021 championship season.
by World Tour Match Racing
Posted 20 Jan 22:12 PST
SailGP's Season 2 to feature eight global events
SailGP's Season 2 to feature eight global events
Including 7 new venues from April 2021 to March 2022
SailGP - the sport's pinnacle league, and the first climate positive sports and entertainment property - has announced a full race schedule for its second season, which will feature eight national teams made up of the sport's best athletes.
by SailGP
Posted 20 Jan 10:35 PST
Vendée Globe Day 74: Seven days to destiny
Vendée Globe Day 74: Seven days to destiny
Louis Burton could benefit from his position further west but has been slowed for two rankings
The race at the front of the Vendée Globe is electrifying. None of the eight previous editions has ever witnessed a race finish as open and intense.
by Vendée Globe
Posted 20 Jan 10:25 PST