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SailGP suspends operations on Cross Island
COVID Lockdown snares SailGP teams
© Dani Devine /SailGP
Can You Feel It?
Now tell me - can you feel it? Certainly been a bit of it around, so let's go racing!
© Photo supplied
The John Westell Centenary, Part 5
FiveOs, fast multi-hulls and faster cars!
© Dougal Henshall
Original Fastnet Course world record smashed*
By the team on the MOD70 Trimaran PowerPlay
© Lloyd Images
Explore. Dream. Discover.
Out on the water over the Easter weekend
© Tauri Duer
America's Cup: Luna Rossa's control systems outed
America's Cup: Luna Rossa's control systems outed
AC36 Challenger Luna Rossa explain how their systems work and the rules that govern their use
Handling a boat like the AC75 requires the use of sophisticated management and control systems actioning a compact network of valves and pistons. Here Luna Rossa explain how their systems work and the rules that govern their use
by Luna Rossa Challenge
Posted 14 Apr 07:18 PDT
Coutts more confident of SailGP Bermuda proceeding
Coutts more confident of SailGP Bermuda proceeding
SailGP needs COVID dispensations for Bermuda event to proceed on schedule
Russell Coutts, CEO of SailGP has told Bermuda Tonight that he is more confident of the first regatta in the 2021 circuit getting underway as scheduled, despite there being only 10 days left until the scheduled start on April 24.
by Richard Gladwell/Sail-World NZ
Posted 14 Apr 02:49 PDT
Finn Open & U23 Europeans at Vilamoura day 3
Finn Open & U23 Europeans at Vilamoura day 3
Fortune favours the consistent
Fortunes changed for many on the third day of 2021 Open and U23 Finn European Championship in Vilamoura, Portugal, after two more races in great conditions, yet as tricky as ever.
by Robert Deaves
Posted 14 Apr 12:51 PDT
Could the America's Cup come to Britain?
Could the America's Cup come to Britain?
This and more on PlanetSail OnCourse Episode 11
In the end, the successful defence of the America's Cup didn't come as a surprise. As the last few races played out it became increasingly clear that the home team had a much faster boat.
by Matt Sheahan
Posted 14 Apr 12:21 PDT
Antigua Sailing Week goes virtual
Antigua Sailing Week goes virtual
Sailing Week Sunday – a virtual event with stories, interviews and entertainment
Antigua Sailing Week is pleased to announce Sailing Week Sunday - a virtual event with stories, interviews and entertainment, transmitting from Antigua on April 25, 2021.
by Antigua Sailing Week
Posted 14 Apr 11:09 PDT
Drop Nose Pins
Drop Nose Pins
What are they and why use them?
A drop nose pin is a pin that can be used for securing or attaching components. They can be used in a number of places around a boat, but why would you use a drop nose pin instead on a clevis pin or bolt?
by Daniel Henderson, Sea Sure
Posted 14 Apr 07:43 PDT
Sailors for the Sea launches discussion forum
Sailors for the Sea launches discussion forum
Newest resource for the Clean Regattas program
Sailors for the Sea Powered by Oceana launched its newest resource for the Clean Regattas program - an online discussion forum where Clean Regatta organizers can ask each other for help and give advice on each of the program's sustainability standards.
by Sailors for the Sea
Posted 14 Apr 06:56 PDT
The Corsair Nationals 2021 recap
The Corsair Nationals 2021 recap
The SBMR hosted one of the best regattas in Florida
"This is the best multihulls racing event in Florida. The regatta was wonderful and very organized. We had a great time racing in the beautiful Sarasota Bay." - feedback from Tung Nguyen, PHRF Low sailor from Bayshore Gardens Yacht Club.
by Corsair Marine
Posted 14 Apr 06:42 PDT
Lawrence Warner enters Global Solo Challenge
Lawrence Warner enters Global Solo Challenge
Extensive sailing experience with over 250,000 nautical miles at sea
British Lawrence Warner lives in Mallorca, Spain, where he works professionally on super-yachts. He has a very extensive sailing experience with over 250,000 nautical miles at sea.
by Global Solo Challenge
Posted 14 Apr 06:15 PDT
VIDEO: North Sails Tech Talk
VIDEO: North Sails Tech Talk
Upwind Speed Booster with Charlie Cumbley & Cyclops Marine
With the help of smarttune load sensors from Cyclops Marine, North Sails One Design Expert, and J/70 World Champion Charlie Cumbley explains how the dynamic balance of upwind performance hinges on forestay load.
by Cyclops Marine
Posted 14 Apr 04:00 PDT
Finn Open & U23 Europeans at Vilamoura day 2
Finn Open & U23 Europeans at Vilamoura day 2
Joan Cardona cleans up
Joan Cardona, the defending U23 European Champion from Spain, showed some serious form on the second day of the 2021 Open and U23 Finn European Championship in Vilamoura, Portugal.
by Robert Deaves
Posted 13 Apr 22:14 PDT
Western Australian State Flying Fifteen Champs
Western Australian State Flying Fifteen Champs
Twenty-four boats take part at Geraldton Yacht Club
After a brief hiccup in 2020, the Western Australian State Flying Fifteen Championship returned to its traditional Easter time-slot and the fleet was summoned to appear at Geraldton Yacht Club for a fabulous social program.
by Karen Dawes
Posted 13 Apr 08:17 PDT
Green shoots emerge on North America regatta scene
Green shoots emerge on North America regatta scene
Latest newsletter from Sail-World's David Schmidt in the USA
Good news arrived last week from the 49er, 49erFX and Nacra 17 classes, announcing that their 2022 world championships will be hosted by Sail Nova Scotia, on the waters of Nova Scotia's St. Margaret's Bay from September 6-11, 2022
by David Schmidt
Posted 13 Apr 08:00 PDT
Rolex Capri Sailing Week confirmed
Rolex Capri Sailing Week confirmed
The island of Capri has implemented a rigorous program to safely welcome all participants
The first major event of the sailing season will take place as scheduled between Naples and Capri, from 13th to 20th May, with an unprecedented desire to race and on a completely Covid-free island - as confirmed by the administration.
by Rolex Capri Sailing Week
Posted 13 Apr 07:23 PDT
SailGP teams stalled while negotiations continue
SailGP teams stalled while negotiations continue
COVID Lockdown snares SailGP teams, yet to be finished Kiwi boat shipped to Bermuda
The COVID-19 lockdown, starting Tuesday morning in Bermuda has caught out the teams assembling and training ahead of the start of the first regatta in the second round of Sail GP. In addition the NZ SailGP's boat is unfinished
by Richard Gladwell/Sail-World NZ
Posted 13 Apr 05:53 PDT
Finn Open & U23 Europeans at Vilamoura day 1
Finn Open & U23 Europeans at Vilamoura day 1
Consistent Zsombor Berecz leads after opening day
Hungary's Zsombor Berecz opened his title defence at the 2021 Open and U23 Finn European Championship in Vilamoura, Portugal, with steady fourth and fifth places on a day when many favourites were hitting high scores.
by Robert Deaves
Posted 12 Apr 22:29 PDT
J/24 Campeonato del Centro de la Republica
J/24 Campeonato del Centro de la Republica
Nico Cubria's RINA and his crew take the win in Argentina
As part of their traditional summer series way "down under", our friends in Argentina love to take their boats to the base of the spectacular snow-capped Andes Mountain range to a gorgeous lake in the foothills known as Lago San Roque.
by J/Boats
Posted 12 Apr 19:04 PDT
Argentine J/70 Class report
Argentine J/70 Class report
Fleet starts their season off the famous city of Buenos Aires
Nothing, not even the pandemic, was going to slow down or diminish the enthusiasm the Argentinean J/70 fleet had for getting themselves organized and out on the water sailing in their favorite "watering holes".
by J/Boats
Posted 12 Apr 15:19 PDT
Newport to Ensenada Race crowd protocols
Newport to Ensenada Race crowd protocols
Preparing for a safe and celebratory trophy ceremony
Will you be at Sunday's trophy presentation? Hotel Coral and Marina Management are asking skippers to estimate how many sailors, guests, and or family might attend Sunday's award ceremonies in the courtyard.
by Newport Ocean Sailing Association
Posted 12 Apr 13:47 PDT
Bermuda Race safety webinar
Bermuda Race safety webinar
Yacht & Safety Race-Prep is at 7pm EDT on April 13th
"To Finish First, You First Must Finish". A Safety & Yacht Preparation Webinar for the 2022 Bermuda Race will be on Zoom at April 13th, 2021 7pm EDT.
by Newport Bermuda Race
Posted 12 Apr 11:32 PDT
The Easter Regatta at Columbia Sailing Club
The Easter Regatta at Columbia Sailing Club
Chris Stone's Velocidad wins by just one point
Sailed in J/24s since 1987, The Easter Regatta has been one of the world's most popular and enduring J/24 events. It offers an excellent mix of shore side events and world-class competition.
by J/Boats
Posted 12 Apr 09:59 PDT
Les Voiles de St. Barth looks to the future
Les Voiles de St. Barth looks to the future
Here are some highlights of past years
As international situation has once again sustained the decision made by the regatta's organizers, the entire staff remains committed to presenting a fantastic event in 2022 and to make up for lost time with a week of festivities everyone will remember
by Les Voiles de St Barth Richard Mille
Posted 12 Apr 08:57 PDT
Charleston Race Week overall
Charleston Race Week overall
All three days deliver solid conditions
While major regattas around the world are still getting canceled because of coronavirus, Charleston Race Week elected to press forward with its 25th anniversary celebration.
by Bill Wagner
Posted 12 Apr 08:50 PDT
Oceanbridge NZL Sailing Regatta - Images Day 2
Oceanbridge NZL Sailing Regatta - Images Day 2
Image gallery from Day 2 of the Oceanbridge NZL Sailing Regatta held at Wakatere Boating Club
Image gallery from Day 2 of the Oceanbridge NZL Sailing Regatta held at Wakatere Boating Club at Narrow Neck, on Auckland's North Shore.
by Yachting New Zealand
Posted 12 Apr 05:47 PDT
Dockwa partnership launches savvy navvy into USA
Dockwa partnership launches savvy navvy into USA
Collaboration with marina reservation app and boater relationship platform
Marine navigation company savvy navvy has announced a new partnership with Dockwa, a marina reservation app and boater relationship platform.
by Hannah Cotterell, savvy navvy
Posted 12 Apr 05:44 PDT
SailGP: Bermuda goes into seven day lockdown
SailGP: Bermuda goes into seven day lockdown
Bermuda will enter a "shelter at home" policy, ending after the start of SailGP Round 2
It has been announced in Bermuda that the island will enter a "shelter at home" policy for the next seven days at least. The Premier says no exceptions will be made for SailGP for training or racing.
by Richard Gladwell Sail-World NZ
Posted 11 Apr 19:16 PDT
Next generation of top Kiwi sailors at Oceanbridge
Next generation of top Kiwi sailors at Oceanbridge
A big fleet of 88 boats contested the delayed Oceanbridge Regatta sailed at Wakatere BC
Tom Saunders won three of the five races in the Laser class at Oceanbridge NZL Sailing regatta, to take top honours, which was a satisfying result considering it was his first Laser regatta since last year's world championships in Melbourne last February.
by Yachting New Zealand
Posted 11 Apr 15:40 PDT
Can You Feel It?
Can You Feel It?
Well? Can you? The Jacksons certainly did back in 1980 with this single from their Triumph album.
Well? Can you? The Jacksons certainly did back in 1980 with this single from their Triumph album. Some of the names that went into included the exceptionally talented, and most sought after Greg Phillinganes on ivories, and then one Venetta Fields.
by John Curnow, Editor, Sail-World AUS
Posted 11 Apr 15:00 PDT
World class Finn fleet keen to start racing
World class Finn fleet keen to start racing
Europeans start in Vilamoura, Portugal on Monday
The 2021 Open and U23 Finn European Championship gets under way in Vilamoura, Portugal, on Monday with around 49 sailors from 29 nations completing measurement and registration over the weekend.
by Robert Deaves
Posted 11 Apr 12:22 PDT
2024 Vendée Globe projects already launched
2024 Vendée Globe projects already launched
New ideas and solutions will make it possible to have a faster, better race
The president of the IMOCA Class was a passionate fan of the ninth edition of the Vendée Globe. And so now looking forwards to 2024 projects are emerging fast as are new ideas and solutions which will make it possible to have a faster, better race.
by Vendée Globe
Posted 11 Apr 10:23 PDT
2021 Marion Bermuda Race is on!
2021 Marion Bermuda Race is on!
In just 11 weeks time we will be on the start line
In just 11 weeks time we will be on the start line. The organizing committee has worked hard over the past 12 months to develop scenarios in which the race will go on as planned, albeit with adjustments.
by Marion Bermuda Race
Posted 11 Apr 10:09 PDT
Springformation, Advice, and Must Haves
Springformation, Advice, and Must Haves
Get your layers right with Rooster
If you're anything like us you're making the most of every day you can get out on the water. As more of us head out to enjoy some of the very best of what nature has to offer, we need to make sure we're keeping respectful and as safe as possible.
by Rooster
Posted 11 Apr 04:00 PDT
Charleston Race Week day 2
Charleston Race Week day 2
Moving day shakes up standings in some classes
It was moving day at Charleston Race Week and many teams took that mandate to heart. There was a shakeup of the standings within several classes as certain boats many opening day leaders were overtaken.
by Bill Wagner
Posted 10 Apr 22:34 PDT
36th America's Cup put under the microscope
36th America's Cup put under the microscope
The international broadcast team for 36AC give their take on the breakpoints of regatta
Key moments and analysis on the 36th America's Cup. This includes several interviews with key team members on their recollections of some of the more spectacular incidents, which were glossed over at the time due to the pace of the event.
by America's Cup media
Posted 10 Apr 15:15 PDT
A new American crew set for the Globe40
A new American crew set for the Globe40
With two other American projects also in the pipeline
Following on from Joe Harris - Gryphon Solo 2 - whose track record includes a first circumnavigation of the globe in 2016, another top-flight American crew has now joined the Globe40 ranks.
by Manfred Ramspacher
Posted 10 Apr 10:09 PDT
NOSA Race: Ensenada arrival procedures
NOSA Race: Ensenada arrival procedures
Be prepared to ensure smooth offloading!
Arrival procedures in Ensenada will be a little different this year thanks to Covid-19 protocols, but NOSA liaisons along with Mexico health and Navy officials, aided by the Hotel Coral and Marina devised a plan to make sure sailors can safely come ashore
by Newport Ocean Sailing Association
Posted 10 Apr 10:00 PDT
How and when to reef
How and when to reef
The sailing season is upon us!
Air temps are coming up, the water is warming up and you haven't put on a pair of long-pants for at least six weeks. Well, some of us have not.
by American Sailing Association
Posted 10 Apr 09:11 PDT
M32 North America 2021 schedule
M32 North America 2021 schedule
15 events to enjoy for the North American fleet
The season includes a mix of coastal distance and high intensity around-the-buoy racing building up to our anticipated 20 boat fleet at the Miami World Championship in November.
by M32 Class
Posted 10 Apr 07:01 PDT
Get ready for Spring Adventures with Henri-Lloyd
Get ready for Spring Adventures with Henri-Lloyd
Wherever you sail, we have the products for your next adventure
Wherever you sail, we have the products for your next adventure. Shop now at Henri-Lloyd's new direct price.
by Henri-Lloyd
Posted 10 Apr 04:00 PDT
New Tracing Sticker Program launching Summer 2021
New Tracing Sticker Program launching Summer 2021
Goal is to maintain beach safety and access for kitesurfers around the world
At its core, the Global Kitesports Association's main objective is to continually ensure that kitesurfing has safe practices through the development and implementation of equipment standards.
by Sensi Graves
Posted 10 Apr 03:42 PDT