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LIVE VIDEO: Vendée Globe Live Finishes
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Vendée Globe line honours for Charlie Dalin
The clock now ticks for Herrmann and Bestaven
© Olivier Blanchet / Alea #VG2020
Close call for American Magic's PATRIOT
On her first day back out on Waitemata Harbour
© Richard Gladwell / Sail-World.com
Nice touch: PATRIOT flies again
A 'Band-Aid' thank you from American Magic
© COR36 / Studio Borlenghi
8 Bells: Bob Fisher - Mr America's Cup
The larger-than-life yachtsman, journalist & author passes away
© Richard Gladwell
30 knots in a 40-footer
Say no more! But please do read on about the wonderful MW40OF...
© Wilson / Marquinez Naval Architecture
America's Cup: Patriot has a close call
America's Cup: Patriot has a close call
American Magic's AC75 Patriot had a close call on the Waitemata Harbour, on Wednesday evening
American Magic's AC75 Patriot had a close call on the Waitemata Harbour, on Wednesday evening after she appeared to hit a boat wake, and her rudder briefly ventilated.
by Richard Gladwell/Sail-World NZ
Posted 27 Jan 04:49 PST
America's Cup Rialto: Jan 25 - Kiwis reveal foils
America's Cup Rialto: Jan 25 - Kiwis reveal foils
Emirates Team New Zealand are testing two foils, one new, that are both smaller and quite different
Emirates Team New Zealand are testing two foils, one new, that are both smaller and quite different from the challengers.
by Richard Gladwell, Sail-World NZ
Posted 27 Jan 04:27 PST
Linda Lindquist-Bishop on the 2022 12M Worlds
Linda Lindquist-Bishop on the 2022 12M Worlds
An interview with Linda Lindquist-Bishop on the 2022 12 Metre World Championship
I checked in with Linda Lindquist-Bishop, who serves as the North American 12 Metre fleet manager and executive director of the 12 Metre Yacht Club's Newport, Rhode Island station, via email, to learn more about the 2022 12 Metre World Championship.
by David Schmidt
Posted 26 Jan 08:00 PST
Line honours for Charlie Dalin in the Vendée Globe
Line honours for Charlie Dalin in the Vendée Globe
Apivia home, but either Boris Herrmann or Yannick Bestaven could still win
After an immaculately executed race, at 20h 35m 47s UTC this evening, 80 days 6hrs 15mins 47secs since the start on Sunday 8th November, French skipper Charlie Dalin emerged from a damp, misty Bay of Biscay to break the finish line of the Vendée Globe.
by Mark Jardine
Posted 27 Jan 13:19 PST
Boris Herrmann in collision with fishing boat
Boris Herrmann in collision with fishing boat
Just 90 miles from the Vendée Globe finish line
At 1950hrs UTC this evening while racing in third place, some 90 miles from the Vendée Globe finish line off Les Sables d'Olonne, German skipper Boris Herrmann (SeaExplorer-Yacht Club de Monaco) came into collision with a fishing boat.
by Mark Jardine
Posted 27 Jan 12:55 PST
Vendée Globe closest ever finish
Vendée Globe closest ever finish
The clock starts ticking when leader Dalin crosses the finish line
With less than 80 miles to the finish line of the Vendée Globe solo non-stop round the world race the leader Charlie Dalin (APIVIA) is expected to complete his race around 1800-1900hrs UTC.
by Vendée Globe
Posted 27 Jan 08:08 PST
PATRIOT returns to sailing
PATRIOT returns to sailing
Team prepares for Prada Cup Semis
New York Yacht Club American Magic, the U.S. Challenger for the 36th America's Cup, on Wednesday re-launched its racing yacht, PATRIOT, for the first time since a damaging capsize and near-sinking suffered by the team during a Prada Cup Round Robins race.
by New York Yacht Club American Magic
Posted 27 Jan 03:48 PST
Vendée Globe Day 81 morning update
Vendée Globe Day 81 morning update
Victory? It's too close to call.
It is still too close to call. And it likely will be for much of this final morning racing for the leaders. Louis Burton in third this morning noted the discrepancy between what the weather models are forecasting and what he has on the Bay of Biscay.
by Vendée Globe
Posted 26 Jan 23:04 PST
Nice touch: PATRIOT flies again
Nice touch: PATRIOT flies again
A 'Band-Aid' thank you from NYYC American Magic
The NYYC American Magic base has been a hive of activity since their yacht capsized and near sank. Today, with an immense amount of work, and the support of the team in the Emirates Team New Zealand's build facility, PATRIOT was back out on the water.
by Mark Jardine
Posted 26 Jan 21:53 PST
Maxi Edmond de Rothschild homeward bound
Maxi Edmond de Rothschild homeward bound
After having to abandon their Jules Verne Trophy record attempt
Just a matter of hours was all it took for the Gitana Team to go from the satisfaction of a record time for its descent of the Atlantic aboard its flying maxi-trimaran to the great disappointment of discovering damage on its rudder.
by Gitana Team
Posted 26 Jan 21:34 PST
Race-Prep Webinar Series for Newport Bermuda
Race-Prep Webinar Series for Newport Bermuda
Winter and spring Zoom webinars will offer Q&A with experienced racers serving as panelists
If the legendary Bermuda Race is on your bucket list, a new series of free webinars by the Bermuda Race Organizing Committee, sponsored by Bermuda Tourism Authority and Goslings Rum, will whet your appetite and give you the tools to prepare for the race.
by Newport Bermuda Race Media
Posted 26 Jan 14:38 PST
Vendée Globe Day 80: Everyone's a Winner
Vendée Globe Day 80: Everyone's a Winner
Title will be decided between the Famous Five
With something less than 24 hours until the first solo sailor finishes off Les Sables d'Olonne, even the most advanced modern weather routing programmes operated by some of the finest minds in ocean racing cannot seem to agree who will win.
by Vendée Globe
Posted 26 Jan 10:38 PST
8 Bells: Bob Fisher - Mr America's Cup
8 Bells: Bob Fisher - Mr America's Cup
The larger-than-life yachtsman, journalist and author passes away at 85
Bob Fisher, the larger-than-life yachtsman, journalist and author crossed the bar peacefully on January 25 surrounded by family. He was 85.
by Barry Pickthall
Posted 26 Jan 08:34 PST
Palanad 3 win 2021 RORC Transatlantic Race trophy
Palanad 3 win 2021 RORC Transatlantic Race trophy
Seventh winner of the antique sterling silver trophy and first Class40 to do so
Congratulations to Olivier Magre and his crew on French Class40 Palanad 3 as the overall winner of the 2021 RORC Transatlantic Race. Palanad 3 has posted the best elapsed time under IRC to win the RORC Transatlantic Race Trophy.
by Louay Habib
Posted 26 Jan 07:28 PST
Learn from the Experts Webseries: Spinnaker Hoist
Learn from the Experts Webseries: Spinnaker Hoist
How to succeesfully and safely hoist the spinnaker shorthanded
With the boom in shorthanded sailing, the team at J Composites have created a series of videos on help you with your manoeuvres. The first is the Spinnaker Hoist.
by J Composites
Posted 26 Jan 06:00 PST
Entries open for The Ocean Race Europe
Entries open for The Ocean Race Europe
Mirpuri Foundation Racing Team becomes first to enter new event
The Mirpuri Foundation Racing Team has become the first team to enter The Ocean Race Europe, following the opening of the entry period.
by The Ocean Race
Posted 26 Jan 02:27 PST
Self-sufficient while sailing around the world
Self-sufficient while sailing around the world
The first boats home in the Vendée Globe will be crossing the finish line on Wednesday
They will shortly be finishing. The first boats home in the Vendée Globe will be crossing the finish line off Les Sables d'Olonne on Wednesday.
by Maire Launay / IMOCA
Posted 26 Jan 01:38 PST
PlanetSail: AC75 Crew Work Explained Part 1
PlanetSail: AC75 Crew Work Explained Part 1
Matt Sheahan gets the low-down from Nathan Outteridge
The spectacle of an AC75 at speed in flight is breathtaking, but to learn to fly these boats at speeds that have rarely been achieved has meant that teams have had to climb a near vertical learning curve.
by Matt Sheahan
Posted 25 Jan 23:25 PST
Vendée Globe Day 80 morning update
Vendée Globe Day 80 morning update
Rolling into big Wednesday
This is D Day for this Vendée Globe, when it will slowly become evident how the two different strategies are going to play out. It looks like the group which have gone north to come in with the stronger breeze have taken most of their losses.
by Vendée Globe
Posted 25 Jan 23:17 PST
44Cup 2021 debuts in Cowes and Scarlino
44Cup 2021 debuts in Cowes and Scarlino
Two new venues and a full fleet of nine boats
After a rollercoaster year due to the Coronavirus pandemic, the 44Cup is ready to launch into 2021 with two new venues and a full fleet of nine boats.
by Jessica Gray
Posted 25 Jan 22:10 PST
St. Maarten Heineken Regatta 'Safe Harbor' concept
St. Maarten Heineken Regatta 'Safe Harbor' concept
Reassuring sailors worldwide that plans are still moving forward
The organizers of the 41st St. Maarten Heineken Regatta reassure sailors world-wide that plans are still moving forward for the Regatta to take place from March 4- 7 on the Caribbean island of St Maarten.
by St. Maarten Heineken Regatta
Posted 25 Jan 13:25 PST
IRC Rating opens for 2021
IRC Rating opens for 2021
IRC is aimed at a very wide range of keelboats of all sizes and shapes
The new season has got off to a positive start with applications coming in for 2021 IRC rating certificates and a steady stream of enquiries to the RORC Rating Office, the technical hub of the Royal Ocean Racing Club.
by RORC Rating Office
Posted 25 Jan 09:52 PST
Vendée Globe Day 79: The perfect layline to win
Vendée Globe Day 79: The perfect layline to win
Three boats in four hours on Wednesday afternoon?
After 24,300 nautical miles and more than 80 days of racing around the world victory or a place on the podium on this ninth edition of the Vendée Globe might go down to the final lay line.
by Vendée Globe
Posted 25 Jan 09:33 PST
Moshimoshi finish the RORC Transatlantic Race
Moshimoshi finish the RORC Transatlantic Race
The first team to finish the race in the IRC Two-Handed division
Sebastien Saulnier's Sun Fast 3300 Moshimoshi crossed the finish line of the RORC Transatlantic Race on Sunday 24 January at 20:12 UTC in an elapsed time of 15 days, nine hours, 12 mins and 20 secs.
by Louay Habib
Posted 25 Jan 07:37 PST
Kiel Week 2021: In good times as in bad
Kiel Week 2021: In good times as in bad
Planning for the event is in full swing
Planning for Kiel Week 2021 is in full swing - and on several tracks at once, because the pandemic demands flexibility even in the planning of major events.
by Hermann Hell
Posted 25 Jan 07:36 PST
Competition insights: Tarifa Wing Pro
Competition insights: Tarifa Wing Pro
Sitting down with some of the GWA champions for an insider's look
We sat down with some of the GWA champions for an insider's look at what tricks were thrown down, the best pre-competition snacks and where wingfoiling is heading.
by Global Wingsports Association
Posted 25 Jan 06:49 PST
All set for 3rd Caribbean Multihull Challenge
All set for 3rd Caribbean Multihull Challenge
Despite the uncertainty the Sint Maarten Yacht Club is confident to host the event
The future trajectory of the Covid-19 pandemic is far from clear, which weighs heavy on regatta organizers whose priority it is to provide information and clarity to participants, sponsors and stakeholders.
by Sint Maarten Yacht Club
Posted 25 Jan 06:24 PST
2021 West Marine US Open Sailing - Miami overall
2021 West Marine US Open Sailing - Miami overall
Sailors finish regatta with morning racing on the bay
It was a "rise and shine" kind of day for the sailors competing at 2021 West Marine US Open Sailing - Miami. Early morning racing was the plan for the fourth and final day of the regatta.
by US Sailing
Posted 24 Jan 13:42 PST
30 knots in a 40-footer
30 knots in a 40-footer
We know a 60-footer can do it; now we learn the MW40OF is also up for it
We know a 60-footer can do it. Now we learn that the MW40OF is also up for the task.
by John Curnow, Editor, Sail-World AUS
Posted 24 Jan 13:00 PST
Vendée Globe Day 78: Tumbling Dice
Vendée Globe Day 78: Tumbling Dice
Burton leads, Bestaven opts for northern route, Dalin & Ruyant at full potential
Less than 1000 nautical miles to the finish of the ninth edition of the Vendée Globe in Les Sables d'Olonne and it is still too close to call, not least as the Saint Malo maverick Louis Burton seized the race lead from Charlie Dalin.
by Vendée Globe
Posted 24 Jan 12:27 PST
18ft Skiff Australian Championship races 2 & 3
18ft Skiff Australian Championship races 2 & 3
Recently crowned NSW champion team totally dominates
The recently crowned NSW champion tech2 18ft Skiff team totally dominated a great day's racing in races 2 and 3 of the Australian 18ft Skiff Championship on Sydney Harbour today.
by Frank Quealey
Posted 24 Jan 00:23 PST
Vendée Globe Day 78 morning update
Vendée Globe Day 78 morning update
Tunnel Vision, cutting out the noise as the finish beckons
As the leaders pass the Azores the leading skippers are starting to play different options. Behind the top group Yannick Bestaven and Damien Seguin were first to gybe and are heading north in search of the stronger breeze.
by Vendée Globe
Posted 23 Jan 23:58 PST
2021 West Marine US Open Sailing - Miami day 3
2021 West Marine US Open Sailing - Miami day 3
Sailors race hard on Saturday, look ahead to Sunday's Finale
True to form this week, the afternoon breeze showed up on time on Biscayne Bay as sailors raced for positioning on Saturday at 2021 West Marine US Open Sailing - Miami.
by US Sailing
Posted 23 Jan 20:44 PST
The View from North Head - Final of Round Robins
The View from North Head - Final of Round Robins
Video shot from North Head for those who want to watch the final race of the Round Robin
For those who want to watch a commentary free, unedited and uncut version of the final race of the Round Robins - that is not geo-blocked, and shot from a single vantage point close to the action - this is it.
by Justin Mitchell
Posted 23 Jan 16:07 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
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
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