Unprecedented vision. Unparalleled objectives. Unprecedented vision. Unparalleled objectives. After a week's worth of deep immersion into the SSL Gold Cup, many things have become evident. Having been afforded a week's worth of deep immersion into the SSL Gold Cup, many things have become evident. by John Curnow, Editor, Sail-World AUS Posted 14 Aug 15:00 PDT J/111s sweep Bayweek Regatta in Ohio J/111s sweep Bayweek Regatta in Ohio Inter-Lake Yachting Association team works hard to ensure the racing offshore is fun Perhaps the most popular race week on all of Lake Erie, the Bayweek Regatta at Put-in-bay, Ohio, has been popular with both offshore and one-design classes for decades. by J/Boats Posted 14 Aug 10:14 PDT NEW Summer Rooster Ts NEW Summer Rooster Ts Technical in fabric with quick drying and UV50+ properties Technical in fabric with quick drying and UV50+ properties, yet in appearance it looks and feels like a t-shirt that you can wear for everyday style. by Rooster Posted 14 Aug 08:00 PDT At least 60 boats to celebrate Uffa's legacy At least 60 boats to celebrate Uffa's legacy The celebration of his legacy was initiated by the Atalanta Association The Royal London Yacht Club in Cowes has already received 60 entries for their Uffa Fox 50 Celebration, a month before the 18th – 21st August event, with more arriving almost every day. by John Roberson Posted 14 Aug 01:59 PDT Winners crowned at Chubb U.S. Junior Championship Winners crowned at Chubb U.S. Junior Championship Racing conditions on Lake Michigan were excellent Friday saw the close of the Chubb Junior Championship in Macatawa, MI, consisting of the U.S. Junior Triplehanded, Doublehanded, and Singlehanded Championships. by US Sailing Posted 13 Aug 17:31 PDT Buzzards Bay Regatta in Massachusetts Buzzards Bay Regatta in Massachusetts Good race management on the water and wonderful apres-sail events As everyone was hoping for, the 49th Annual Buzzards Bay Regatta was blessed with nice weather and good breezes over the three-day weekend from August 5th to 7th. by J/Boats Posted 13 Aug 14:34 PDT Coconuts Sail Team aiming for transatlantic record Coconuts Sail Team aiming for transatlantic record Joining forces with the association Utopia 56 For the Mini-Transat of 2021, skipper Jay Thompson and his family decided to join forces with the association Utopia 56, in solidarity and respect of the fundamental rights of exiles. by The Coconuts Posted 13 Aug 11:32 PDT SSL Gold Cup - D6 - AUS v NED and ARG SSL Gold Cup - D6 - AUS v NED and ARG Last day of training for the Australian's who completed their week of practice racing - video & pics Last day of training for the Australian's who completed their week of practice by racing against the Netherlands, and also Argentina. Video and stills. by John Curnow, Editor, Sail-World AUS Posted 13 Aug 10:44 PDT 505 Worlds at Crosshaven, Ireland overall 505 Worlds at Crosshaven, Ireland overall Stuart Mcnay and Caleb Paine conclude with two more bullets The final day again dawned with no wind and again the wind filled in from the NE out to sea. Today the conditions were even better than yesterday with the wind filling in slightly stronger and holding for longer. by Jordan Spencer Posted 13 Aug 09:12 PDT The most dangerous sector in a low pressure system The most dangerous sector in a low pressure system Sailors and their boats must be prepared to be able to withstand all kinds of storms Perhaps one of the worst circumstances that a sailboat can face on the high seas is to find itself immersed in a tropical cyclone. by Global Solo Challenge Posted 13 Aug 06:41 PDT Entries open for inaugural RS21 Worlds 2022 Entries open for inaugural RS21 Worlds 2022 International RS21 Class expects around 40-50 RS21's to compete The International RS21 Class Association, in collaboration with RS Sailing and the JK BRIVA Sailing Club, is pleased to announce the inaugural RS21 World Championship entries are now open. by International RS21 Class Association Posted 13 Aug 00:28 PDT SailGP: Outteridge takes over helm on Swiss team SailGP: Outteridge takes over helm on Swiss team Nathan Outteridge takes over helm on the SwissSailGP team for Copenhagen on loan from ETNZ Former JapanSailGP skipper Nathan Outteridge, a current member of the Emirates Team NZ sailing squad, will take over the helm on the SwissSailGP team, which is on its debut season in SailGP. by Richard Gladwell/Sail-World.com/nz Posted 12 Aug 17:38 PDT 505 Worlds at Crosshaven, Ireland day 5 505 Worlds at Crosshaven, Ireland day 5 Finally some wind! The struggle of the 505 Worlds is over, we had wind... Yesterday was a lay day and the plan was to catch up some races, but again there was no wind so the locals pulled out their boats and we cruised the harbour to Cobh and Cork. by Jordan Spencer Posted 12 Aug 13:38 PDT Five top tips for sailing an RS Aero Five top tips for sailing an RS Aero 2019 European Champion Greg Bartlett gives his advice! In the RS community, we are passionate about helping others reach their full potential. This makes for fierce racing on the water and creates vibrant classes that keep inspiring sailors decades on. by RS Sailing Posted 12 Aug 09:23 PDT Marine Resources latest jobs Marine Resources latest jobs We don't blame you for keeping an eye out Did you know, 9.8 million employed Brits are actively job hunting each day? With so many fantastic job opportunities in the market, we don't blame you for keeping an eye out. by Marine Resources Posted 12 Aug 04:00 PDT Project Land Speed: Horonuku waits for the Big Dry Project Land Speed: Horonuku waits for the Big Dry A lot of the lake is now dry, but not all of it. What does it mean for Project Speed? A lot of the lake is now dry, but not all of it. What does it mean for Project Speed? Glenn gives an update from Lake Gairdner. by Hamish Hooper/ETNZ Posted 12 Aug 01:04 PDT Cup Critiqued: Swiss delayed..Challenger List Cup Critiqued: Swiss delayed..Challenger List Alinghi Red Bull Racing's first sailing in their AC75 , has been delayed. Challengers confirmed Alinghi Red Bull Racing's first sailing in their AC75 BoatZero, has been delayed by unfavourable weather in Barcelona. The List of Challengers and order of entry is announced. Luna Rossa re-sign with performance technology partner for 2024 America's Cup. by Richard Gladwell/Sail-World.com/nz Posted 11 Aug 22:42 PDT SSL Gold Cup - D5 - Australia versus Switzerland SSL Gold Cup - D5 - Australia versus Switzerland Lighter breezes meant the Australians got to use the G1 Genoa for the first time. Lighter breezes meant the Australians got to use the G1 Genoa for the first time. by John Curnow, Editor, Sail-World AUS Posted 11 Aug 19:15 PDT Trio of team races bring best to Newport Trio of team races bring best to Newport For top team racers, Newport in August is a mandatory pilgrimage There's an element of equity in annually changing the location of a sport's premiere event. Would the Super Bowl be as popular if it were held in the same stadium each year? by New York Yacht Club Posted 11 Aug 17:06 PDT Final stop on West Marine US Open Sailing Series Final stop on West Marine US Open Sailing Series In spectacular San Francisco, a sailor's paradise The West Marine US Open Sailing Series enters the sixth and final event of the 2022 circuit in spectacular San Francisco, a sailor's paradise, as sailors from around the nation will come together for three days of racing in five classes. by US Sailing Posted 11 Aug 16:08 PDT Allen's Hatch Cover Bag Allen's Hatch Cover Bag Quickly and easily maximise storage space on your dinghy Looking for a place to stash your snacks, drinks bottle or even a few spare parts whilst out on the water? There's only so many things you can shove in the front of your PFD, so fitting a hatch cover bag will quickly maximise storage space on your dinghy. by Allen Posted 11 Aug 04:00 PDT ORC European Championship fleet is building ORC European Championship fleet is building October event takes place in Sistiana, just 15km west of Trieste The interest is steadily building for the 2022 edition of the ORC Sportboat European Championship being held this year at the Diporto Nautico Sistiana (DNS) over 10-15 October. by Offshore Racing Congress Posted 11 Aug 03:32 PDT 100th Annivesary Star Worlds in one month 100th Annivesary Star Worlds in one month 90 entries from 14 nations with over 15 past World Champions and 15 U30 teams It's shaping up to be an event to remember, the 2022 Star World Championship not only will be celebrating the 100th Anniversary Championship but will register a record number of participants after the Olympic years. by ISCYRA Posted 10 Aug 21:56 PDT Dates set for 58th Congressional Cup Dates set for 58th Congressional Cup Long Beach Yacht Club's elite Match Racing event Dates have been announced for the 58th Congressional Cup regatta and Ficker Cup qualifier hosted by Long Beach Yacht Club: with Congressional Cup slated April 18 to 22, 2023 preceded by the Ficker Cup April 13 to 15, 2023. by Betsy Senescu Posted 10 Aug 17:46 PDT 505 Worlds at Crosshaven, Ireland day 3 505 Worlds at Crosshaven, Ireland day 3 Still no wind! Day 3 completed, and we still have only one race in the bag.... Ireland has a large ridge of no wind sitting stationary above it and it is wreaking havoc on the 505 fleet. For the second day in a row the planned racecourse offshore had zero wind. by Jordan Spencer Posted 10 Aug 13:52 PDT One year to go until 2023 Allianz Sailing Worlds One year to go until 2023 Allianz Sailing Worlds Making history by being the first to include Para World Sailing events On 10 August 2023, 1,400 of the world's best sailors will take to the waters of the port of Scheveningen in The Hague, The Netherlands, for two life-changing prizes. by World Sailing Posted 10 Aug 09:58 PDT Countdown to the 2023 Allianz Sailing Worlds Countdown to the 2023 Allianz Sailing Worlds Exactly one year from today racing will begin in The Hague Exactly one year from today, the 2023 Allianz Sailing World Championships will begin in The Hague with the competition being staged in the Netherlands for the first time in its history. by Allianz Sailing Worlds Posted 10 Aug 08:02 PDT SSL Gold Cup - D4 - Australia versus Brazil SSL Gold Cup - D4 - Australia versus Brazil On day four of training in the 2022 SSL Gold Cup, Team AUS tussle with Team Brazil On day four of training in the 2022 SSL Gold Cup, Team AUS took to the water to tussle with Team Brazil. by John Curnow, Editor, Sail-World AUS Posted 10 Aug 06:28 PDT "Best-rigged vessels have a 2 finger forestay sag" "Best-rigged vessels have a 2 finger forestay sag" The rig tuning legacy of Uffa Fox, 50 years on from the great man's death From 18th - 21st of August the Royal London Yacht Club celebrates the life of Uffa Fox with the Uffa Fox 2022 Regatta. by Cyclops Marine Posted 10 Aug 04:00 PDT 505 Worlds at Crosshaven, Ireland day 2 505 Worlds at Crosshaven, Ireland day 2 Racing was abandoned for the day There was a postponement onshore for the sailors and the committee spent the day sitting on the offshore race course. Ironically, the inshore course, planned for strong winds and big seas had fantastic sailing conditions. by Jordan Spencer Posted 10 Aug 00:08 PDT Mark Paterson - outstanding sailing talent dies Mark Paterson - outstanding sailing talent dies Mark Paterson came close to winning NZ's third Olympic gold medal at Montreal in 1976 Mark Paterson was a fierce competitor in everything he did but there was one fight he ultimately couldn't win. Paterson is being remembered after he died last week after a long battle with Huntington's Disease. He was 73. by Michael Brown Yachting NZ Posted 9 Aug 19:36 PDT International 14 Worlds in Flensburg, Germany International 14 Worlds in Flensburg, Germany The number of female helms and crews at the top was a real talking point Fifty-two International Fourteen from six nations attended the World Championships hosted in Flensburg, Germany. After a 12-month delay due to Covid, the Championships faced an additional challenge due to the global costs of containers. by Harvey Hillary Posted 9 Aug 16:14 PDT Road trip! Road trip! The Atlantic coast is home to some of the most famous sailing areas in the world After a few years of very localised living, travel is opening up, and as a family we've made our first proper road trip for a while, heading down the west coast of France for a camping holiday. by Mark Jardine Posted 9 Aug 12:00 PDT Clipper Race's inspirational women return Clipper Race's inspirational women return Including record breaker first Korean woman to race across the North Atlantic A summer of success for women in sport continues with 65 non-professional female sailors returning to London last weekend after enduring everything Mother Nature served up during the Clipper Round the World Yacht Race. by Clipper Round the World Race Posted 9 Aug 09:47 PDT Global Swan family to meet at Rolex Swan Cup 2022 Global Swan family to meet at Rolex Swan Cup 2022 Porto Cervo again the venue for the highlight of the Swan racing season It's the Swan family celebration of the year, a gathering of the Nautor community, a passionate festival of sail - it is the highlight of the Mediterranean racing season, The Rolex Swan Cup. by Nautor's Swan Posted 9 Aug 08:41 PDT Cup Critiqued: Coach Barker joins Alinghi Cup Critiqued: Coach Barker joins Alinghi Rumours that Dean Barker had signed with Alinghi Red Bull Racing, were confirmed at the ARBR launch The rumours were confirmed at the launch of Alinghi Red Bull Racing's newly acquired AC75, that Dean Barker a veteran of seven America's Cups, has shifted to the ARBR coach boat. by Richard Gladwell/Sail-World.com/nz Posted 9 Aug 06:15 PDT Golden Globe entrants meet for the first time Golden Globe entrants meet for the first time 15 skippers have assembled on the dock in Gijón, Spain It's been a long time coming, but the skippers are finally sharing the same dock, drinks and stories of their preparations, while helping each other with final tasks. These solo sailors are definitely enjoying their social time in Spain! by Don McIntyre Posted 9 Aug 05:07 PDT The Ocean Race to be climate positive sport event The Ocean Race to be climate positive sport event Aiming to cut greenhouse gas emissions by up to 75% for the 2022-23 Race The Ocean Race aims to slash its emissions by up to 75%. All participants in the next edition of the round-the-world sailing race are working together to make the event climate positive. by The Ocean Race Posted 9 Aug 03:22 PDT SSL Gold Cup - D3 Team AUS racing with Team GBR SSL Gold Cup - D3 Team AUS racing with Team GBR A physical game, that's for sure. It is interesting getting covered in fresh, as opposed to salt... A physical game, that's for sure. It is interesting getting covered in fresh, as opposed to salt water, however. by John Curnow, Editor, Sail-World AUS Posted 9 Aug 01:21 PDT The 69F circuit continues The 69F circuit continues With Act 4 of the Youth Foiling Gold Cup in Torbole, Lake Garda, Italy Twelve international teams are getting ready to compete in Act 4 of the 69F Youth Foiling Gold Cup 2022 in Torbole at the northern end of Lake Garda in Italy. by 69F Sailing Posted 8 Aug 23:12 PDT