Zhik renew AkzoNobel Ocean Racing partnership Zhik renew AkzoNobel Ocean Racing partnership As the Technical Clothing Partner for the team Zhik are delighted to announce they are back as the Technical Clothing Partner for AkzoNobel Ocean Racing for The Ocean Race Europe 2021, the prelude to The Ocean Race 2022-23. by Liz Rushall Posted 14 May 04:00 PDT World Sailing's Virtual Mid-Year Meeting World Sailing's Virtual Mid-Year Meeting Council voting today on the alternative event for Paris 2024 World Sailing's Virtual Mid-Year Meeting commenced on Monday 10 May with the Equipment Committee and Events Committee both meeting. by Daniel Smith, World Sailing Posted 14 May 02:25 PDT J/70 North American Championship day 1 J/70 North American Championship day 1 The fleet returns to continental racing for the first time since 2019 The J/70 Class returned to Continental Championship racing for the first time since 2019, as the North American Championship got under way in Annapolis, Maryland USA. by Julie & Christopher Howell Posted 13 May 15:10 PDT Rolex Capri Sailing Week day 3 Rolex Capri Sailing Week day 3 Fra' Diavolo maintains top spot Another coastal race of approximately 30 miles was set for the third race of the Maxi Yacht Capri Trophy, on a regatta course once again blessed with ideal sailing conditions. by Rolex Capri Sailing Week Posted 13 May 09:55 PDT US Sailing's Reach Initiative Impact Report 2020 US Sailing's Reach Initiative Impact Report 2020 Reach has had an immeasurable impact on youth across the country The US Sailing Reach Initiative has released its 2020 Impact Report. Launched in 2012, Reach is US Sailing's STEM education initiative. by US Sailing Posted 13 May 07:42 PDT New range of flanged aluminium deck bushes New range of flanged aluminium deck bushes Four sizes and six colours available from Allen The new range of flanged aluminium deck bushes is now available. Allen flanged aluminium deck bushes feature a wider surface area with two fixing holes, allowing for a simple installation which only requires two screws and no mess. by Allen Posted 13 May 06:00 PDT Boris Herrmann and Team Malizia announce plans Boris Herrmann and Team Malizia announce plans Set to participate in The Ocean Race 2022/23 and Vendée Globe 2024/25 Building on the successful 4yr campaign which culminated in a 5th place in the Vendée Globe and created strong enthusiasm and media impact in Germany, France and 70 other countries around the globe, Boris and his team are embarking on a new 5yr programme. by Holly Cova Posted 12 May 22:13 PDT Muller takes 6th at 2021 Finn Gold Cup Muller takes 6th at 2021 Finn Gold Cup A career-best at the highest level of Finn competition Team USA Tokyo 2020 Finn Class Representative Luke Muller (Fort Pierce, Fla.) placed 6th out of 59 boats at the 2021 Finn Gold Cup, the class's World Championship event. by US Sailing Team Posted 12 May 20:04 PDT Finn Gold Cup Overall: Maloney sweeps to victory Finn Gold Cup Overall: Maloney sweeps to victory Spain's Cardona takes silver while fellow NZ sailor Junior collects bronze in Porto It took more than 60 years for a New Zealand sailor to win the Finn Gold Cup, and now two have come along in a row. Andy Maloney has led the 2021 Finn Gold Cup since Day 1 and on Wednesday, though he briefly lost the lead by Robert Deaves Posted 12 May 19:53 PDT Rolex Capri Sailing Week day 2 Rolex Capri Sailing Week day 2 Magnificent weather conditions for the second day of racing in the Maxi Yacht Capri Trophy Magnificent weather conditions graced the waters of Capri for the second day of racing in the Maxi Yacht Capri Trophy. by Rolex Capri Sailing Week Posted 12 May 13:07 PDT Extraordinary tales of extraordinary people Extraordinary tales of extraordinary people All-round incredible people who never gave up their drive to achieve the uncommon Many of us look up to the extraordinary feats of professional sailors racing at the Vendée Globe. We admire them, we look up to them, we can't say we can always relate to them, but part of us sailors would like to feel the same emotions they live through. by Global Solo Challenge Posted 12 May 07:52 PDT SoCal 300 returns to California Offshore Race Week SoCal 300 returns to California Offshore Race Week San Diego Yacht Club and Santa Barbara Yacht Club are proud to co-host their signature offshore race San Diego Yacht Club and Santa Barbara Yacht Club are proud to co-host their signature offshore race of the summer, the SoCal 300, the Southern California leg of the California Offshore Race Week. by San Diego Yacht Club Posted 12 May 07:38 PDT Henri-Lloyd Sailing Kit Guide Henri-Lloyd Sailing Kit Guide Get ready for the season ahead... From the beautiful landscape surrounding the Isle of Wight to the crystal blue waters of Mallorca, the right sailing kit means you can take on any destination, climate or weather front. by Henri-Lloyd Posted 12 May 06:30 PDT This is North Sails This is North Sails The team, the tools, and the technology You can imagine the future or you can be a part of it. Lowell North decided to be a part of it, and lead it. When he started North Sails, Lowell North's philosophy was simple...get the best people and commit yourself to make the best product. by North Sails Posted 12 May 05:46 PDT The Ocean Race and TIME join forces The Ocean Race and TIME join forces The collaboration will raise awareness of the threats to the ocean The Ocean Race, the world's toughest test of a team in sport, and the global media brand TIME, are launching a new partnership to help inspire change for the ocean. by The Ocean Race Posted 12 May 04:38 PDT Persico 69F Cup put on a show in Malcesine Persico 69F Cup put on a show in Malcesine Fourteen crews battled it out over two long weekends of regattas Fourteen crews battled it out over two long weekends of regattas, World Champions and Olympic sailors like Paul Goodson, Umberto Molineris and Lorenzo Bressani reinforced the flying teams on the waters of Lake Garda. by 69F Sailing Posted 12 May 02:35 PDT Letter from the Antipodes: New York pops surprise Letter from the Antipodes: New York pops surprise Kiwis win 470's; Solid start in Finns ; New York YC delivers Mother's Day surprise Comment on the Kiwi win in the 470 Europeans in Vilamoura. Two Emirates Team New Zealand sailors are topping the Finn Gold Cup, and reaction to the New York YC America's Cup Challenge and draft Protocol. by Richard Gladwell, Sail-World.com/nz Posted 12 May 02:11 PDT Zhik introduces new UVActive shirts Zhik introduces new UVActive shirts The UVActive fabric blocks out 99.5% of UVA and UVB even when the tops are wet The importance of protecting your skin from harmful UV, even in cloudy conditions, is well understood in the southern hemisphere yet less so in the northern hemisphere. by Zhik Posted 11 May 23:00 PDT After a year's break, maxi racing resumes in Capri After a year's break, maxi racing resumes in Capri The opening part of the larger Rolex Capri Sailing Week Following a very sparse season in 2020, inshore maxi yacht racing fired up in anger again today in Capri, Italy, with the start of the Maxi Yacht Capri Trophy, part of Rolex Capri Sailing Week, running from today to May 14. by International Maxi Association Posted 11 May 16:50 PDT Finn Gold Cup Day 4: Maloney & Junior run the show Finn Gold Cup Day 4: Maloney & Junior run the show New Zealand's Andy Maloney has extended his lead in Porto New Zealand's Andy Maloney has extended his lead at the 2021 Finn Gold Cup in Porto, Portugal, to take a five-point lead into the final day on Wednesday, with three races possible. by Robert Deaves Posted 11 May 13:31 PDT Rolex Capri Sailing Week day 1 Rolex Capri Sailing Week day 1 Blue Oyster wins the only completed race of the day The first day of racing in the Rolex Capri Sailing Week saw the Race Committee wait for the breeze to stabilise before starting the first race of the event. by Rolex Capri Sailing Week Posted 11 May 13:22 PDT New reduced Colligo Marine Torque Rope pricing New reduced Colligo Marine Torque Rope pricing Custom luff lines for code zero style sails and torque lines for top down furled spinnakers Our new relationship with Hampidjan allows for a significant price discount on our Torque Ropes making us less expensive than the competitors! by Colligo Marine Posted 11 May 13:16 PDT Announcing the 2022 Pineapple Cup-Montego Bay Race Announcing the 2022 Pineapple Cup-Montego Bay Race The 2022 edition will once again have two starts The Montego Bay Yacht Club and Manuka Sports Event Management announced today that the 35th edition of the Pineapple Cup - Montego Bay Race, will start on January 22 and 23, 2022 from Miami. by Julianna Barbieri Posted 11 May 13:14 PDT Barton Marine May Update Barton Marine May Update Yachts in the UK, EU and USA are now back in the water after a long lonely winter Barton's May Newsline hits the press at this incredibly busy time of year as yachts in the UK, EU and USA are now back in the water after a long lonely winter. by Barton Marine Posted 11 May 10:00 PDT American Magic, One Design & record-breaking news American Magic, One Design & record-breaking news Latest newsletter from Sail-World's David Schmidt in the USA January 17, 2021 wasn't a good day for the American Magic syndicate, which suffered a boat-breaking capsize. Many people feared the worst for American Magic, which, despite the New York Yacht Club's impressive legacy, was in their first Cup campaign. by David Schmidt Posted 11 May 08:00 PDT Barnes and Dallman-Weiss on their 470 campaign Barnes and Dallman-Weiss on their 470 campaign A Q&A with Nikki Barnes and Lara Dallman-Weiss on earning their berth to the Tokyo 2021 Olympics Few recent Olympic trials have been tougher than the multi-year battle to determine which Women's 470 team would represent the USA at the Tokyo 2020 Olympics. by David Schmidt Posted 11 May 08:00 PDT St. Thomas Yacht Club Invitational starts Friday St. Thomas Yacht Club Invitational starts Friday Eight teams will compete in up to 16 round-the-buoy races The second annual St. Thomas Yacht Club Invitational Regatta will take place on May 14-16, 2021. Run out of the Club's St. Thomas Sailing Center in Cowpet Bay, this event will welcome 8 teams representing the U.S. Virgin Islands, U.S.A., and Sweden. by Carol Bareuther Posted 11 May 05:42 PDT "Sail Faster through Uncertain Times" "Sail Faster through Uncertain Times" 60 Minutes of Live Q&A Whether you're a club racer, a dedicated Weekend Warrior or a full-time Olympic athlete, how do you continue to move forwards as a racing sailor during uncertain times? by Andy Rice Posted 11 May 03:06 PDT First act of RCSW 2021 starts today at 11am First act of RCSW 2021 starts today at 11am With racing for maxi yachts in the waters of Capri Registrations took place yesterday for the fleet of maxi yachts that will take to the water today for the first race of the Rolex Capri Sailing Week. by Rolex Capri Sailing Week Posted 11 May 01:06 PDT Over 50 nations registered for the Optimist Worlds Over 50 nations registered for the Optimist Worlds Riva del Garda is getting ready to welcome the young sailors There is just over a month to go before the start of the most awaited youth sailing event in the international sailing world, the Optimist World Championship. by Optimist Worlds 2021 Riva del Garda Posted 10 May 23:37 PDT Finn Gold Cup Day 3: No racing possible Finn Gold Cup Day 3: No racing possible Second lost day following very unstable conditions at the Finn Gold Cup in Porto Whilst different storms rage elsewhere in the sailing world, for the second day running, no racing was possible at the 2021 Finn Gold Cup after offshore Atlantic storms brought very unstable conditions to Porto. by Robert Deaves Posted 10 May 10:13 PDT A hail from Optimist Team Bahamas A hail from Optimist Team Bahamas Looking forward to joining everyone at the North Americans and The Worlds this year A hail from Optimist Team Bahamas to all our Opti friends, many of whom assisted tremendously after OptiNAM 2019 in helping to rebuild some of our fleets in the aftermath of Hurricane Dorion. by Erin Tomlinson & Robert Dunkley Posted 10 May 08:40 PDT Collisions at sea Collisions at sea Class IMOCA and the Pôle Mer launch a Call for Expressions of Interest (CEI) Class IMOCA is working to rally together the skills of the marine industry in a bid to break even more new ground in its search for solutions geared towards improving safety for sailors and the preservation of biodiversity. by IMOCA Globe Series Posted 10 May 07:44 PDT Barton Quick Cleat now available in White Barton Quick Cleat now available in White Requested by power boat owners and sailors alike Requested by power boat owners and sailors alike, Barton Marine announces the launch of the new White Quick Cleat that holds and locks lines up to 10mm and loads up to 70kg. by Barton Marine Posted 10 May 04:52 PDT Hello, my old friend… Hello, my old friend… So I put the word out... it got heard… and how! So I put the word out back in 52 pick up. At any rate, it got heard… And how! by John Curnow, Editor, Sail-World AUS Posted 9 May 15:00 PDT Cascais 49er & 49erFx Championship overall Cascais 49er & 49erFx Championship overall United States and Germany win in Cascais On the last day of the 2021 Cascais 49er & 49er FX Championship after a stormy morning, the sun shyly appeared and filled the bay of Cascais with light. by Clube Naval de Cascais Posted 9 May 12:17 PDT Finn Gold Cup Day 2: Nature wins the day Finn Gold Cup Day 2: Nature wins the day World's best young sailors speak out Racing was cancelled on the second day of the 2021 Finn Gold Cup in Porto, Portugal, with huge waves battering the harbour entrance in the afternoon and a complete lack of wind in the morning, following overnight storms. by Robert Deaves Posted 9 May 11:55 PDT Royal Yacht Squadron Ltd & INEOS TEAM UK statement Royal Yacht Squadron Ltd & INEOS TEAM UK statement Working collaboratively with the Royal New Zealand Yacht Squadron and Team New Zealand As the Challenger of Record for the 37th America's Cup, we are working collaboratively with the Royal New Zealand Yacht Squadron and Team New Zealand to write the Protocol that will define the rules moving forward. by INEOS TEAM UK Posted 9 May 10:28 PDT J/111 North American Champion J/111 North American Champion Seven teams were truly put to the challenge on Chesapeake Bay Sailing their 2021 J/111 North American Championship concurrent with the Annapolis NOOD Regatta, the seven teams were truly put to the challenge on Chesapeake Bay. by J/Boats Posted 9 May 10:12 PDT Annapolis NOOD a celebration for J/crews! Annapolis NOOD a celebration for J/crews! J/22 Scooby crowned as overall winner! J.R. Maxwell and the crew of the Annapolis-based J/22 SCOOBY were happy with their results Saturday in the big breeze of the 2021 Helly Hansen NOOD Regatta Annapolis; consistency being the key in the highly tightly competitive 15-boat fleet. by J/Boats Posted 9 May 09:29 PDT