Debriefing the 2019 Transat Jacques Vabre Debriefing the 2019 Transat Jacques Vabre Latest Sail-World USA newsletter from David Schmidt While the winds were much lighter than average for this weekend's Round the County Race here in the Pacific Northwest, conditions were significantly more boisterous in the doublehanded Transat Jacques Vabre. by David Schmidt Posted 12 Nov 08:00 PST Mini-Transat La Boulangère Leg 2 Day 9 Mini-Transat La Boulangère Leg 2 Day 9 A war of nerves and damage galore François Jambou (865) in the prototype category and Ambrogio Beccaria (943) in the production boat fleet are still utterly dominating the competition. by Aurélie Bargat Posted 12 Nov 11:45 PST Presidential Newsletter: October 2019 Presidential Newsletter: October 2019 Catching up and keeping on track with development of World Sailing The slate of events and equipment for the Paris 2024 Olympic Games truly showcases the diversity of our sport. We are gender balanced and will have a true universal representation of the diversity of our sport. by Kim Andersen, President World Sailing Posted 12 Nov 05:50 PST Sarasota YC RS21 Winter Series dates announced Sarasota YC RS21 Winter Series dates announced Consisting of five events - charter boats will be available We are excited to announce details of the upcoming Sarasota Yacht Club RS21 Winter Series! The Sarasota Yacht Club RS21 Winter Series will consist of five events, seven RS Sailing supplied RS21 charter boats will be available. by Lynn Billowes Posted 12 Nov 05:47 PST 2019 NSHOF celebrates its ninth class of inductees 2019 NSHOF celebrates its ninth class of inductees Ten of the sport's game changers enter the National Sailing Hall of Fame On-hand to welcome the Class of 2019 into their ranks were prior Inductees Gary Jobson, Bob Johnstone and Tom Whidden. The 10 Inductees, including eight posthumous honorees, bring to 81 the number of enshrined heroes of the sport. by Jan Harley Posted 12 Nov 05:45 PST 3 days to go to PYC Bushwhacker Cup 3 days to go to PYC Bushwhacker Cup A practice race and a Quantum sails clinic will help tune the fleet on Friday Five reigning 2019 Melges24 US champions and a former US Champion will duke it out with a stellar fleet of challengers on Pensacola Bay this weekend. by Talbot Wilson Posted 12 Nov 05:42 PST Mini-Transat La Boulangère Leg 2 Day 9 Mini-Transat La Boulangère Leg 2 Day 9 Ambrogio Beccaria is very well placed to take the win in the production boat category François Jambou is this morning less than 500 miles from the finish in Le Marin in Martinique. As such, the leader in the prototype category now has a glimpse of what looks set to be a victorious finish within the next two days. by Aurélie Bargat Posted 12 Nov 01:59 PST Wild Oats XI clearing hurdles for Hobart Wild Oats XI clearing hurdles for Hobart Supermaxi repairs underway in preparation for the Rolex Sydney Hobart Yacht Race 2019 A lightning fast and very professional response by the highly experienced crew aboard the supermaxi Wild Oats XI when its mast failed at the weekend saved the yacht from the likelihood of considerably more damage. by Rob Mundle Posted 12 Nov 00:45 PST Transat Jacques Vabre: Class40 podium is set? Transat Jacques Vabre: Class40 podium is set? Harris reflects on risks and rewards as penalties overturn IMOCA order After arriving in the Bay of All Saints on Monday morning to complete his first transatlantic, Britain's Will Harris, 25, recounted the moment he heard the boat alongside them in the middle of the North Atlantic - Hugo Boss - had hit something by Soazig Guého Posted 11 Nov 14:46 PST So do you want another? So do you want another? He's just about to collect lucky number seven of the successful Allanson/Murray Etchells He's just about to collect lucky number seven from the runaway success that is the Allanson/Murray Etchells programme. This will be his third Etchells of that famous name, and this time, the date appears as part of it. by John Curnow Posted 11 Nov 13:45 PST Brest Atlantiques day 7 Brest Atlantiques day 7 Commando operations to take place in Bahia and Rio A quarter of the total distance of Brest Atlantiques has now been covered in more or less six days by the four trimarans of the Ultim Class 32/23. The second week of the race promises to be a busy one by Sabina Mollart-Rogerson Posted 11 Nov 13:05 PST Entry now open for 50th Finn World Masters Entry now open for 50th Finn World Masters Target of 400 boats set, which is not that hard to envisage In 2020, the event celebrates its 50th anniversary and is being run by the ever-enthusiastic Dutch Finn sailors who have promised to put on a memorable event both on and off the water. by Robert Deaves Posted 11 Nov 08:03 PST Transat Jacques Vabre with a lot of twists & turns Transat Jacques Vabre with a lot of twists & turns Top 10 decided in the IMOCA category After the winners, Charlie Dalin and Yann Eliès finished yesterday on Apivia, the top 10 was decided in the IMOCA category during the night in Salvador da Bahia (Brazil), with some closely fought duels for the podium, the top five and the top ten. by IMOCA Globe Series Posted 11 Nov 03:40 PST Schoonmaker Cup at Coral Reef Yacht Club Schoonmaker Cup at Coral Reef Yacht Club Paul Carard report from the 2019-2020 Miami Star Winter Series event Three races were held on Sunday in a 15 knot northeaster for the Star fleet on Biscayne Bay. 16 teams were happy to get out for the Winter Series opener after racing was cancelled on Saturday with gusts up to 40 knots. by Paul Cayard Posted 11 Nov 03:22 PST Sail-World NZ news : Nov 10 - AC75 image galleries Sail-World NZ news : Nov 10 - AC75 image galleries Read the latest newsletter from Sail-World New Zealand, with the Top 50 stories of the week Read the latest newsletter from Sail-World New Zealand, with the Top 50 stories covering the AC75 action, including two videos of ETNZ's Te Aihe and INEOS Team UK's Britannia sailing 12,000nm apart in similar conditions - you be the judge by Richard Gladwell/Sail-World.com/nz Posted 11 Nov 01:01 PST TJV: 11th Hour Racing finishes just off the podium TJV: 11th Hour Racing finishes just off the podium 11th Hour Racing Team's first major offshore sailing event After 14 days, 6 hours, 10 minutes and 23 seconds of sailing, 11th Hour Racing, led by co-skippers Charlie Enright and Pascal Bidégorry, finished in 5th place Sunday to finish the 2019 Transat Jacques Vabre into Salvador de Bahia, Brazil. by 11th Hour Racing Posted 10 Nov 22:06 PST Brest Atlantiques day 6 Brest Atlantiques day 6 First break for Maxi Edmond de Rothschild, but a stop is scheduled After five days of racing on the Brest Atlantiques course, the Doldrums delivered a favourable verdict for Maxi Edmond de Rothschild, the team was hardly slowed down compared to its rivals. by Sabina Mollart-Rogerson Posted 10 Nov 15:39 PST Transat Jacques Vabre IMOCA podium decided Transat Jacques Vabre IMOCA podium decided One of the closest podium finishes in the history of the event After Apivia coasted to a moonlit victory in the IMOCA class 15 hours earlier, the Bay of All Saints witnessed one of the closest podium finishes in the history of the Transat Jacques Vabre Normandie Le Havre in glorious sunshine on Sunday. by Soazig Guého Posted 10 Nov 14:33 PST Mini-Transat La Boulangère Leg 2 Day 8 Mini-Transat La Boulangère Leg 2 Day 8 Four days away from the finish? After a little over eight days of racing, the fastest of the fleet have already completed two thirds of the 2,700 miles between Las Palmas de Gran Canaria and Le Marin in Martinique. by Aurélie Bargat Posted 10 Nov 13:27 PST Shredded Cabbage Shredded Cabbage It's a handy ingredient for dim sims, coleslaw, burritos, soups, and a bunch of other dishes It's a handy ingredient for dim sims, coleslaw, burritos, soups, and a bunch of other dishes. It is not so flash when it comes to ocean racing, however. Sail makers often refer to them as CVDs, or Commercially Viable Days... by John Curnow, Editor, Sail-World AUS Posted 10 Nov 13:06 PST Rolex presents the first season for SailGP Rolex presents the first season for SailGP Just released is this video by Rolex reviewing the SailGP first season. Rolex is a supporting partner of the SailGP series, five-member crews representing six countries race identical F50 foiling catamarans in the world's most famous harbours. Just released is this video by Rolex reviewing the SailGP first season. by Sail-World.com/nz Posted 10 Nov 12:26 PST Gladwell's Line: In the aftermath of Bermuda Gladwell's Line: In the aftermath of Bermuda A look at some of the issues of the past week or so, including the America's Cup A look at some of the issues of the past week or so, including the America's Cup and particularly Emirates Team New Zealand's progress with their first AC75, plus the World Sailing Annual Conference's wins and fails, and more. by Richard Gladwell, Sail-World.com/nz Posted 10 Nov 11:57 PST Burling and Tuke announce new ocean ambition Burling and Tuke announce new ocean ambition Olympic champions Peter Burling and Blair Tuke have announced the establishment of Live Ocean Olympic champions Peter Burling and Blair Tuke have announced the establishment of Live Ocean, a registered New Zealand charity with a focus on ocean conservation. Burling and Tuke say they're excited about what may be their biggest challenge of all. by Gemma Ross Posted 10 Nov 09:00 PST China Cup International Regatta overall China Cup International Regatta overall Spanish secure first China Cup victory in Shenzhen Cheche Team conquered the Beneteau 40.7 one-design fleet at the China Cup International Regatta after a lack of wind meant no racing in Shenzhen on the final day of competition. by Andy Rice, SailingIntelligence.com Posted 10 Nov 07:27 PST Whoopi Goldberg announced as Maiden Factor Voice Whoopi Goldberg announced as Maiden Factor Voice To help change the lives of girls who are not in education Supporting The Maiden Factor project the Voices will be a group of influential and inspiring women - and men - from around the world; coming together with the common goal of generating awareness of the importance of girls' education. by Libby Mudditt Posted 10 Nov 05:27 PST The Clipper Race Leg 2 - Race 3, Day 18 The Clipper Race Leg 2 - Race 3, Day 18 A beautiful sunset welcomed GoToBermuda In honour of their Captonian Skipper, the crew were adorned with 'Wavy' inspired mustaches as they arrived into the V&A Waterfront, cheered on by one of the loudest crowds of the arrival window so far. by Clipper Round the World Race Posted 10 Nov 03:56 PST 18ft Skiff Spring Championship Race 5 & 6 18ft Skiff Spring Championship Race 5 & 6 Dominant performance by the Appliancesonline.com.au team The Appliancesonline.com.au team of Brett Van Munster, Phil Marshall and Kurt Fatouris only have to appear at the starting line next Sunday to take of the Australian 18 Footers League's 2019-2020 Spring Championship after a totally dominant performance. by Frank Quealey Posted 10 Nov 00:37 PST Apivia wins Transat Jacques Vabre IMOCA division Apivia wins Transat Jacques Vabre IMOCA division Charlie Dalin and Yann Eliès arrive in Salvador de Bahia Charlie Dalin and Yann Eliès on their 60ft monohull, Apivia, have won the IMOCA class of the 14th edition of the Transat Jacques Vabre Normandie Le Havre after crossing the line in the Bay of All Saints in Salvador de Bahia on Sunday by Soazig Guého Posted 9 Nov 20:06 PST Mini-Transat La Boulangère Leg 2 Day 7 Mini-Transat La Boulangère Leg 2 Day 7 The leaders at the midway mark, Ferré excels François Jambou (865 - Team BFR Marée Haute Jaune) and Ambrogio Beccaria (943 - Geomag), the respective leaders in the Prototype and Production boat category in this 2nd leg of the Mini-Transat La Boulangère 2019, are at the midway mark in the course by Aurélie Bargat Posted 9 Nov 15:08 PST Brest Atlantiques day 5 Brest Atlantiques day 5 Damage to trimaran MACIF as they enter the Dodrums Despite a smooth race for the Ultim 32/23 class trimarans since the start of Brest Atlantiques, in the early hours of this morning, trimaran MACIF hit an unidentified floating object (UFO) which damaged the central rudder by Sabina Mollart-Rogerson Posted 9 Nov 13:41 PST North Sails Weekly Debrief North Sails Weekly Debrief A powerful collaboration, Save the date, Upwind groove, Outfit your crew Sodebo Skipper Thomas Coville on why he trusts North Sails to help him bring the seemingly unimaginable to life. by North Sails Posted 9 Nov 11:22 PST GC32 Oman Cup overall GC32 Oman Cup overall Clean sweep for Alinghi as she claims 2019 GC32 Racing Tour In yet another flawless display by the world's top catamaran sailing team, Alinghi today won the GC32 Oman Cup and the 2019 GC32 Racing Tour. by GC32 Racing Tour Media Posted 9 Nov 11:15 PST Transat Jacques Vabre day 14 Transat Jacques Vabre day 14 America's 11th Hour Racing into fourth, Goodchild pressing in the Doldrums The French duo of Charlie Dalin and Yann Eliès on the latest generation 60ft foiling monohull, Apivia, appeared to be coasting to victory, literally, in the Transat Jacque Vabre Normandie Le Havre on Saturday afternoon. by Soazig Guého Posted 9 Nov 09:27 PST 52 Super Series comes to Cape Town 52 Super Series comes to Cape Town The City of Cape Town and the V&A Waterfront have officially announced to host two regattas Known as the worlds' leading monohull grand prix in the yacht racing circuit, the 52 SuperSeries attracts some of the best sailors in the world, including Olympic medallists, Americas Cup winners, World Champions and Volvo Ocean Race sailors. by 52 Super Series Posted 9 Nov 08:21 PST The Clipper Race Leg 2 - Race 3, Day 17 The Clipper Race Leg 2 - Race 3, Day 17 Qingdao wins standoff in South Atlantic Showdown The Spinlock South Atlantic Showdown delivered what it promised as a close fought standoff between the eleven identical Clipper Race teams played out along the entire 3,555 mile racecourse before Qingdao clinched the win at 07:06:12UTC. by Clipper Round the World Race Posted 9 Nov 07:10 PST China Cup International Regatta day 4 China Cup International Regatta day 4 Match Race distraction allows Cheche to slide further into the lead Another race win for Cheche Team has virtually wrapped up victory for the Spanish with a day to spare in the Beneteau 40.7 one-design fleet at the China Cup International Regatta. by Andy Rice, SailingIntelligence.com Posted 9 Nov 06:28 PST Separate TP52 division at the Festival of Sails Separate TP52 division at the Festival of Sails TP52s will be granted their own start line and scored under IRC and TPR handicap systems The TP52s will be granted their own start line and scored under IRC and TPR handicap systems, the latter a class rule developed by the Australia owner's group that takes into account different generations of the popular design. by Lisa Ratcliff Posted 8 Nov 15:30 PST Transat Jacques Vabre day 13 Transat Jacques Vabre day 13 IMOCA podium battle heats up as Salvador welcomes first boats home After Groupe GCA - Mille et un sourires became the first boat to cross the line in the Bay of All Saints in the small hours of Friday morning under a magical moon, the second - Solidaires En Peloton - ARSEP - arrived in full flight in glorious sunshine. by Soazig Guého Posted 8 Nov 14:05 PST Brest Atlantiques day 4 Brest Atlantiques day 4 Cape Verde Islands before the Doldrums The "Brest Atlantiques" race is in full swing this Friday with the fleet, currently led by Maxi Edmond de Rothschild, speeding towards the equator. Friday evening's challenge is managing the wind off the Cape Verde Islands by Sabina Mollart-Rogerson Posted 8 Nov 12:38 PST GC32 Oman Cup day 3 GC32 Oman Cup day 3 Oman Air begins her ascent While it may have been their turn to be top scoring boat on day three of the GC32 Oman Cup, the maths is not looking great for Oman Air in their fight with Alinghi to become 2019 GC32 Racing Tour champions. by GC32 Racing Tour Media Posted 8 Nov 08:57 PST