Emirates Team New Zealand play a wild card Emirates Team New Zealand play a wild card Emirates Team NZ play a wild card - we talk with design chief Dan Bernasconi on Te Kahu and Te Aihe Emirates Team New Zealand played a wild card in the 2021 America's Cup with the launch of a 12metre (38ft) test boat in Auckland on Wednesday afternoon. We talk with design chief Dan Bernasconi on Te Kahu and Te Aihe. by Richard Gladwell/Sail-World.com/nz Posted 23 Jan 00:53 PST Rain and wind delays keep sailors ashore in Miami Rain and wind delays keep sailors ashore in Miami Sailors experienced the first rounds of extended postponements Today, sailors experienced the first rounds of extended postponements at the 2020 Hempel World Cup Series Miami. After long wind and rain delays on the water and ashore, only the Finns finished both scheduled races. by US Sailing Team Posted 23 Jan 20:35 PST 2020 Hempel World Cup Series Miami day 4 2020 Hempel World Cup Series Miami day 4 Light wind limitations Through four days of action-packed racing on Biscayne Bay, the athletes competing at the 2020 Hempel World Cup Series Miami have experienced a vast array of conditions. by Jake Fish, US Sailing Posted 23 Jan 20:26 PST Windsurfer Australian Championship - Day One Windsurfer Australian Championship - Day One Strong winds gusting to thirty knots until late into the afternoon at Brighton & Seacliff Yacht Club Day One of the Windsurfer Class National Titles at the Brighton & Seacliff Yacht Club saw strong winds gusting to thirty knots until late into the afternoon. by Mitch Pearson/SurfSailKite Posted 23 Jan 15:43 PST Offshore racing season starts with Islands Race Offshore racing season starts with Islands Race 11th annual running on February 21-22, 2020 San Diego Yacht Club and Newport Harbor Yacht Club's Islands Race is making its way to the starting line on February 21-22, 2020. Returning to the sea for its 11th annual running, this signature event is expecting over 25 boats to race from Long Beach. by San Diego Yacht Club Posted 23 Jan 07:31 PST The Clipper Race Leg 5 - Race 6, Day 4 The Clipper Race Leg 5 - Race 6, Day 4 A slow and tricky beginning A familiar sight at the top of the leaderboard with Ha Long Bay, Viet Nam and Qingdao currently holding the top two spots respectively with WTC Logistics hot on their sterns in third. by Clipper Round the World Race Posted 23 Jan 03:54 PST Bacardi Invitational Winter Series 2 preview Bacardi Invitational Winter Series 2 preview To unfold on the waters of Biscayne Bay, Miami, today Event 2 of the Bacardi Invitational Winter Series will unfold on the waters of Biscayne Bay, Miami, from 23-26 January 2020 as many of the world's top Melges 24 and J/70 sailors resume their battle for supremacy. by Sara Zanobini Posted 23 Jan 02:44 PST France SailGP Team introduces its roster for 2020 France SailGP Team introduces its roster for 2020 New flight controller, new coach, and new grinder With less than 40 days before the opening of Season 2 of SailGP in Sydney, the French team is aiming to reach its 2020 objectives as early as possible in the season. by Virginie Bouchet Posted 23 Jan 01:58 PST Governor's Cup request for invitation period opens Governor's Cup request for invitation period opens Grade 1 quality fleet expected for world's oldest youth match racing championship Host Balboa Yacht Club has posted links to the Request for Invitation ("RFI"), Notice of Race, and event brochure for the 54th Governor's Cup International Youth Match Racing Championship to be held July 20-25, 2020 in Newport Beach, California. by Susan Kenney Posted 22 Jan 21:52 PST U.S. athletes triumph over cold conditions in Miam U.S. athletes triumph over cold conditions in Miam American RS:X sailors excelled in today's conditions International sailors expecting warm temperatures in Coconut Grove were again surprised by today's conditions at the 2020 Hempel World Cup Series Miami. The early morning featured temperatures in the low 40s and wind speeds reaching just above 20 knots. by US Sailing Team Posted 22 Jan 20:34 PST 2020 Hempel World Cup Series Miami day 3 2020 Hempel World Cup Series Miami day 3 Sailors rise to the occasion in unexpected Miami conditions The 182 sailors embraced the challenge of the uncharacteristically cold and blustery conditions in Biscayne Bay on Day 3 of the 2020 Hempel World Cup Series Miami. by Jake Fish, US Sailing Posted 22 Jan 20:26 PST Island Water World Grenada Sailing Week preview Island Water World Grenada Sailing Week preview At least six Caribbean islands will be racing in the 8th edition North American entries come from Canada and the United States. European teams will be competing from Austria, France, and the United Kingdom. Among the teams racing will be crew from Germany, Greece, Italy, New Zealand, Peru, Romania, and Switzerland. by Louay Habib Posted 22 Jan 14:14 PST 8th St. Maarten Regatta Beach Clean-Up 8th St. Maarten Regatta Beach Clean-Up Over 60 kids collect 430 kilos of garbage This weekend, the St. Maarten Regatta organized the 8th Annual Beach Clean-Up which took place at Kim Sha Beach. Over 60 children participated in the event, collecting over 430 kilos of garbage from the beach. by St. Maarten Heineken Regatta Posted 22 Jan 08:46 PST The Clipper Race Leg 5 - Race 6, Day 3 The Clipper Race Leg 5 - Race 6, Day 3 So, what is a Le Mans start? The Clipper Race fleet has made its way through the beautiful Great Barrier Reef as they navigate away from Australia and start their route to China with the first stop being Sanya in Race 6 of Leg 5: The Sanya Tropical Paradise Race. by Clipper Round the World Race Posted 22 Jan 08:01 PST Australian 505 Championship overall Australian 505 Championship overall Holt and Woelfel win the event, Deussen and Snoad win Australian title The week of the Australian 5O5 Nationals was held in classic Melbourne weather. There were temperatures in the high 30s, cold 25 knot winds, beautiful sunshine, torrential rain, hail storms, light winds and perfect 8-15 knot winds. by Michael Quirk Posted 22 Jan 04:35 PST RORC Caribbean 600: A test of endurance RORC Caribbean 600: A test of endurance A look at the competition in IRC Two and Three In February there is no better offshore race in the world than the RORC Caribbean 600. Racing 600 miles non-stop around 11 tropical islands is a challenge, especially for the largely corinthian teams racing in IRC Two and IRC Three. by Louay Habib Posted 22 Jan 03:12 PST America's Cup: Emirates Team NZ launch "The Hawk" America's Cup: Emirates Team NZ launch "The Hawk" Emirates Team NZ revealed their new custom designed and built test boat Te Kahu in Aucklandu Emirates Team New Zealand revealed their new custom designed and built test boat Te Kahu today in Auckland. Te Kahu meaning ‘The Hawk' was rolled out of the shed on Wednesday and was christened by Ngati Whatua Orakei. by Hamish Hooper, Emirates Team New Zealand Posted 21 Jan 21:28 PST Strong minds helps USA climb the leaderboard Strong minds helps USA climb the leaderboard A full day of racing on day two Sailors at the 2020 Hempel World Cup Series Miami were again greeted with a full day of racing on day two of the event. With the breeze from the northeast at 13-15 knots, the athletes experienced some shifty conditions on Biscayne Bay. by US Sailing Team Posted 21 Jan 18:45 PST 2020 Hempel World Cup Series Miami day 2 2020 Hempel World Cup Series Miami day 2 Leaderboards take shape with cooler temperatures, sunny skies, and plenty of breeze Sailors were greeted with cooler temperatures, sunny skies, and plenty of breeze on the second day of the 2020 Hempel World Cup Series Miami, USA. by Jake Fish, US Sailing Posted 21 Jan 18:16 PST New venue announced for 44Cup season New venue announced for 44Cup season RC44 fleet will join Cowes Week For the 2020 edition, the event will be hosted for the first time in Portorož town centre with the RC44s moored on the main town pier and the race course set against the backdrop of the walled historic town of Piran. by Jessica Gray Posted 21 Jan 08:07 PST Previewing the 2020 Hempel World Cup Series Miami Previewing the 2020 Hempel World Cup Series Miami Latest Sail-World USA newsletter from David Schmidt While cold rain and snow might be the reality across most of North America, conditions are far more conducive to high-level sailing on the waters off of Miami, Florida, where the 2020 Hempel World Cup Series Miami is unfurling. by David Schmidt Posted 21 Jan 08:00 PST Pulse58 from RS Electric Boats Pulse58 from RS Electric Boats See our video tour of the RIB at boot Dusseldorf Mark Jardine, Managing Editor of Sail-World.com and YachtsandYachting.com gives an overview of the Pulse58 - the first 100% electric RIB from RS Electric Boats, the sister company of RS Sailing. by Mark Jardine Posted 21 Jan 06:20 PST Sail Melbourne International overall Sail Melbourne International overall Matt Wearn wins Laser Oceania Champion title Six months out from the Tokyo 2020 Olympic Games, Sail Melbourne International 2020 saw the world's best sailors wrapping up the five-day event with a light wind day on Port Phillip Bay on Tuesday. by Cora Zillich Posted 21 Jan 05:07 PST Will Oxley is eyeing another lap of the planet Will Oxley is eyeing another lap of the planet Three-time Ocean Race veteran is looking towards 2021-22 Three-time The Ocean Race veteran Will Oxley has confirmed that he's eyeing at least one more lap around the planet, as the 2021-22 edition of the round-the-world race continues to take shape. by Jonno Turner Posted 21 Jan 02:05 PST The Clipper Race Leg 5 Race 6 preview The Clipper Race Leg 5 Race 6 preview Sanya Tropical Paradise Race from Australia to China The Whitsundays has delivered a feast for the senses, from the azure blue waters to the stunning natural landscapes of coast and islands, dotted with secluded beaches. by Clipper Round the World Race Posted 21 Jan 01:00 PST Marine Auctions Forthcoming Online Auctions Marine Auctions Forthcoming Online Auctions Download the brochure of boats to be auctioned in January 2020 Charter Boat Operation - Bidding to commence 22nd January, 2020 ending 28th January,2020. by Adrian Seiffert, Marine Auctions Posted 20 Jan 22:02 PST "Imminent explosive eruption" blows away regatta "Imminent explosive eruption" blows away regatta Verde Passage Race, Subic Bay, and Oppie Champs all cancelled Subic Bay Around Verde Island Passage Race, Subic Bay Cup International Regatta, and the Subic Bay Optimist Championship all "on hold". by Subic Sailing Posted 20 Jan 20:39 PST Australian 505 Championship day 4 Australian 505 Championship day 4 A pause in racing today A pause in racing today due to a return to high winds provides the opportunity to introduce a group of youngsters competing at the event with, or against their well know experienced fathers. by Michael Quirk Posted 20 Jan 19:16 PST 2020 Hempel World Cup Series Miami day 1 2020 Hempel World Cup Series Miami day 1 Nations clash over Olympic qualifying spots On Monday, the 182 sailors from 45 nations demonstrated their skills on spectacular Biscayne Bay in the first of six days of racing at 2020 Hempel World Cup Series Miami, USA. by Jake Fish, US Sailing Posted 20 Jan 18:54 PST Strong start for U.S. athletes at Hempel World Cup Strong start for U.S. athletes at Hempel World Cup Two boats atop the leaderboard in their respective classes The 2020 Hempel World Cup Series Miami is well under way. With two boats atop the leaderboard in their respective classes and several more in the top five, the US Sailing Team fared well on day one of the 2020 regatta season. by US Sailing Team Posted 20 Jan 18:41 PST America's Cup: Hall of Fame Induction 2019 America's Cup: Hall of Fame Induction 2019 In mid-November, three luminaries of the America's Cup were inducted into the AC Hall of Fame In mid-November, three luminaries of the America's Cup were inducted at Robbe & Berking Yachting Heritage Center in Flensburg, Germany. by Steven Tsuchiya, ACHoF, Sail-World NZ Posted 20 Jan 18:12 PST LoveWater take line honours in Cape2Rio2020 Race LoveWater take line honours in Cape2Rio2020 Race Maserati's second was not fast enough for a handicap win Maserati needed to finish by 14:26 UTC to hold onto the handicap lead they had held for many days. Sadly for them, they just didn't have enough wind to keep up the exciting charge to the end, and finished 15:39. by Luke Scott Posted 20 Jan 10:35 PST Sail Melbourne International day 4 Sail Melbourne International day 4 Multiple storm fronts passing through give a wet and wild penultimate day It was a challenging day for sailors and race management alike with multiple storm fronts passing through Melbourne on the penultimate day of Sail Melbourne International making for another wild and fun day for the majority of the classes. by Cora Zillich Posted 20 Jan 03:06 PST RS Electric launch the Pulse58 at Boot Düsseldorf RS Electric launch the Pulse58 at Boot Düsseldorf The first 100% fully integrated electric production RIB Pulse58 officially launched at boot Dusseldorf yesterday, joint RS CEOs Alex Newton Southon and Jon Partridge spoke passionately about the vision for this project and what they had planned for the future. by RS Electric Posted 20 Jan 01:00 PST America's Cup: Cagliari breeze tests Challengers America's Cup: Cagliari breeze tests Challengers The two Cagliari based America's Cup Challengers were sailing on Friday in fresh 20kt plus winds. After several days of light winds the two Cagliari based America's Cup Challengers were sailing on Friday in fresh 20kt plus winds. Both teams got in some useful practice in the strengthening wind, before they both called it day and headed back to base. by Richard Gladwell/Sail-World.com/nz Posted 20 Jan 00:44 PST Australian 505 Championship day 3 Australian 505 Championship day 3 Cloud, sunshine, hail storms and lightening A typical Melbourne day. Some cloud, some sunshine, some warm and some cold, hail storms and some lightening. Above all bloody good wind and near perfect 5O5 sailing. by Michael Quirk Posted 19 Jan 23:40 PST US Sailing Team remains focused US Sailing Team remains focused Ahead of 2020 Hempel World Cup Series Miami The US Sailing Team's first major international event of the year approaches quickly with the start of the 2020 Hempel World Cup Series Miami. by US Sailing Team Posted 19 Jan 22:04 PST Just how hard can it be? Just how hard can it be? You've won multiple World Championships, and not just in the one class... You've won multiple World Championships, and not just in the one class mind you. Try a very impressive three styles of boat. You even have the ultimate colour of Olympic bling in the trophy cabinet. by John Curnow, Editor, Sail-World AUS Posted 19 Jan 15:30 PST Sail Melbourne International day 3 Sail Melbourne International day 3 Late rumbles shake up the fleet Despite a huge storm front battering Port Phillip in the early afternoon, most classes were able to complete a full slate of racing on day three of Sail Melbourne International on Sunday. by Cora Zillich Posted 19 Jan 03:33 PST 18ft Skiff Australian Championship day 1 18ft Skiff Australian Championship day 1 Finport Finance team totally dominate the racing The Finport Finance team of Keagan York, Matt Stenta and David Ewings totally dominated the racing in a 8-12 knots SSE wind to lead the fleet after the two-race opening day. by Frank Quealey Posted 19 Jan 00:42 PST