Mustang Survival J70 Corinthian Nationals Day 1 Mustang Survival J70 Corinthian Nationals Day 1 31 yachts racing in Marblehead, MA Eastern Yacht Club in Marblehead, MA welcomed 31 all-amateur teams to the Mustang Survival J/70 Corinthian US National Championship under overcast skies with breeze at 8-12 knots. by Julie & Christopher Howell Posted 17 Sep 22:45 PDT GC32 Villasimius World Championship 2021 day 2 GC32 Villasimius World Championship 2021 day 2 Maris clings to lead after three more races From some time out, day two of the GC32 World Championship in Villasimius, Sardinia was looking set to be tough, with light winds forecast. by GC32 Racing Tour Posted 17 Sep 22:22 PDT 2021 Rolex NYYC Invitational Cup day 4 2021 Rolex NYYC Invitational Cup day 4 Southern plays defence as San Diego charges toward the lead with two more wins The story line at the sharp end of the fleet on Day 4 of the Rolex New York Yacht Club Invitational Cup was much the same as on Day 3. by Stuart Streuli, New York Yacht Club Posted 17 Sep 21:47 PDT Top 3 set at the 56th Congressional Cup Top 3 set at the 56th Congressional Cup 4th berth up for grabs in the Semi Finals Today the top three skippers racing in the 56th Congressional Cup regatta at Long Beach Yacht Club here cemented their positions in the semi-finals, but the battle is still waging for fourth place and who will advance to the next stage. by Betsy Senescu Posted 17 Sep 21:33 PDT Winning results and teamwork speak for themselves Winning results and teamwork speak for themselves North Sails are in the business of pushing boundaries North Sails are in the business of pushing: boundaries, speed, science and technology. Whether the boat is 83 years old or 8 years old, the most competitive teams and owners consistently choose North Sails. by North Sails Posted 17 Sep 12:00 PDT One design? There's only one choice. One design? There's only one choice. Allen know what hardware makes a boat go quickly! As an original equipment manufacturer to many of the world's leading one design boat builders, we know what hardware makes a boat go quickly! by Allen Posted 17 Sep 08:00 PDT U.S. SailGP Team to bring Foiling First to Chicago U.S. SailGP Team to bring Foiling First to Chicago Holding a 'Learn to Foil' camp on September 25-26 The United States SailGP Team have announced they will hold a 'Learn to Foil' camp with the Chicago YC, the Jackson Park YC Foundation (JPYCF) and the Chicago Park District (CPD) September 25-26 in partnership with 'Foiling First'. by United States SailGP Team Posted 17 Sep 07:30 PDT America's Cup: Ireland told to be 'more ambitious' America's Cup: Ireland told to be 'more ambitious' Ireland's top sailing official Marcus Spillane says Irish need to be more ambitious in their AC bid Cork-born, New York resident Marcus Spillane says Ireland needs to be more ambitious in its thinking on the hosting of the America's Cup and believes it should be co-promoted with the Ryder Cup to be held 60 miles away in Adare, County Limerick in 2027. by Richard Gladwell/Sail-World NZ Posted 17 Sep 07:22 PDT Pierre Quiroga wins 52nd La Solitaire du Figaro Pierre Quiroga wins 52nd La Solitaire du Figaro Finishing in Saint Nazaire on Thursday night Pierre Quiroga (Skipper Macif 2019) won the longest and toughest La Solitaire du Figaro of recent years, his ninth place on the fourth, final stage, finishing into Saint Nazaire on the French Loire Atlantic coast on Thursday night. by Andi Robertson Posted 16 Sep 22:27 PDT Dynamic day 2 at the 56th Congressional Cup Dynamic day 2 at the 56th Congressional Cup Rust shaken off as the racers surge into full form It was evident today, on Day Two of the Congressional Cup regatta here, that racers have shaken off any dust or rust caused by the pandemic pause and surged into full form. by Betsy Crowfoot Posted 16 Sep 22:05 PDT 2021 Rolex NYYC Invitational Cup day 3 2021 Rolex NYYC Invitational Cup day 3 San Diego thrives, Southern survives If it wasn't the lumpy seas, it was the capricious breeze. Wherever sailors competing in the 2021 Rolex New York Yacht Club Invitational Cup turned today, there was something standing between them and the groove. by Stuart Streuli, New York Yacht Club Posted 16 Sep 22:00 PDT Rolex Big Boat Series day 1 Rolex Big Boat Series day 1 Ideal racing conditions greet the 79 boats The fog was hanging low but energy was running high at the start of the first day of racing at the 2021 Rolex Big Boat Series. by St. Francis Yacht Club Posted 16 Sep 21:01 PDT CYCA provides update on 2021 RSHYR CYCA provides update on 2021 RSHYR 100 days to go 2021 Rolex Sydney Hobart Yacht Race The Cruising Yacht Club of Australia, home of the Rolex Sydney Hobart Yacht Race, remains hopeful the 'Great Race' will return in 2021. by Cruising Yacht Club of Australia Posted 16 Sep 20:43 PDT America's Cup: Host Venue bid timeline is extended America's Cup: Host Venue bid timeline is extended Cup organisers extend selection period for the shortlisted offshore venues plus Auckland America's Cup organisers have announced an extension of the selection period for the shortlisted offshore venues to continue to work through final details and provide further information required for their respective bids. by Emirates Team New Zealand Posted 16 Sep 17:04 PDT GC32 Villasimius World Championship 2021 day 1 GC32 Villasimius World Championship 2021 day 1 Owner-driver Erik Maris leads after tricky opening day The 3rd GC32 Worlds got off to a difficult start today off Villasimius, Sardinia. One race was successfully held on magnificent bay off Marina di Villasimius and the Capo Carbonara marine reserve before the wind began performing laps of the compass dial. by GC32 Racing Tour Posted 16 Sep 12:07 PDT 52nd La Solitaire du Figaro Stage 4 day 5 52nd La Solitaire du Figaro Stage 4 day 5 Outcome hangs in the balance, Quiroga v Macaire General classification leader Pierre Quiroga has been fighting hard in light, very unsettled breezes to preserve his overall margin of 1 hour and 53 minutes as he comes under increasing pressure from second placed Xavier Macaire. by Andi Robertson Posted 16 Sep 10:35 PDT RS Aeros at the Massapoag YC 72nd Annual Regatta RS Aeros at the Massapoag YC 72nd Annual Regatta Ten RS Aero sailors from every state in New England except Vermont Ten RS Aero sailors from every state in New England except Vermont descended on Lake Massapoag in Massachusetts on the weekend of Sep 11/12 for another dose of what the Massapoag YC Annual Regatta is famous for. by Derek Stow Posted 16 Sep 10:02 PDT How to Choose a Spinlock Deckvest How to Choose a Spinlock Deckvest The main consideration is usage and application Lifejacket pioneers Spinlock are renowned for their sleek, comfortable to wear, high-spec lifejackets. In a previous article, we introduced the full range of Deckvests and took a look at the features and benefits of each. by Phil Anniss Posted 16 Sep 09:00 PDT The Australian 18 Footers League - the Beginning The Australian 18 Footers League - the Beginning Conducting 18ft Skiff racing continuously for 87 years on Sydney Harbour The Australian 18 Footers League (formerly known as NSW 18 Footers League) has been conducting 18ft Skiff racing continuously for 87 years on Sydney Harbour since its first year of competition in the 1935-1936. by Frank Quealey Posted 16 Sep 07:32 PDT Former VOR Race Director Jack Lloyd dies at 67 Former VOR Race Director Jack Lloyd dies at 67 New Zealand's leading sailing official, Jack Lloyd, died suddenly on Friday evening Jack Lloyd, died suddenly and unexpectedly on Friday evening aged 67. For almost three decades he was involved in sorting out the disputes, rules, interpretations and compliance issues for yachting's jet set as the professional side of the sport evolved. by Richard Gladwell/Alistair McRae Posted 16 Sep 06:58 PDT Dalin wants to win Dalin wants to win Even the speed runs at the Défi Azimut Immediately after APIVIA had finished her third and final speed run off Lorient at the Défi Azimut, her skipper Charlie Dalin was straight onto his smart phone to check on the results. by Ed Gorman Posted 16 Sep 01:34 PDT 49er, 49erFX and Nacra 17 Europeans day 2 49er, 49erFX and Nacra 17 Europeans day 2 Next generation of Spanish, German, Austrian, and American skiffs Most of the big names in 49er sailing are taking some well earned time off after Tokyo. As such, now is the time for the Paris potential stars to usurp the aging veterans. by 49er & Nacra 17 Sailing Posted 16 Sep 00:52 PDT US Sailing announces 2021 US Youth Worlds Team US Sailing announces 2021 US Youth Worlds Team To compete in Al-Mussanah, Oman this December US Sailing has named the 16 athletes that will be representing the US at the 2021 Youth Sailing World Championships. by US Sailing Team Posted 15 Sep 19:28 PDT Canfield leads on day 1 of 56th Congressional Cup Canfield leads on day 1 of 56th Congressional Cup Ten of the world's top match racing teams competing in stellar conditions The 56th Congressional Cup is under way, with 10 of the world's top match racing teams competing in stellar conditions off the Belmont Veterans Memorial Pier here today. by Betsy Crowfoot Posted 15 Sep 19:11 PDT Rolex Big Boat Series Commodore's Reception Rolex Big Boat Series Commodore's Reception The excitement was palpable as hundreds of sailors gathered on the lawn of St. Francis YC The excitement was palpable as hundreds of sailors gathered this evening on the lawn of St. Francis YC for a Competitors' Briefing and Commodore's Reception, marking the official start of the 56th Rolex Big Boat Series, the West Coast's premiere regatta. by St. Francis Yacht Club Posted 15 Sep 18:57 PDT 2021 Rolex NYYC Invitational Cup day 2 2021 Rolex NYYC Invitational Cup day 2 Lovell, Southern YC drive into the lead on Day 2 It was just the sort of moment that the founders of the Rolex New York Yacht Club Invitational Cup envisioned more than a decade years ago when they created the event. by Stuart Streuli, New York Yacht Club Posted 15 Sep 18:46 PDT 12m NAs provide grand finale for sailing season 12m NAs provide grand finale for sailing season The event will close out Newport's regatta season The 12 Metre North American Championship, scheduled for September 23-26, will close out Newport's regatta season with a spectacle of sail next Sunday when a Memorial Race in honor of local sailing legend Harry Anderson is held. by Barby MacGowan Posted 15 Sep 18:22 PDT Third GC32 World Championship sets sail tomorrow Third GC32 World Championship sets sail tomorrow The event sees a welcome return to the GC32 family in Villasimius Top international crew, including America's Cup winners and Olympian gold medallists, are descending on Villasimius for one of the pinnacles in foiling catamaran racing, the third GC32 World Championship. by GC32 Racing Tour Posted 15 Sep 14:39 PDT 52nd La Solitaire du Figaro Stage 4 day 4 52nd La Solitaire du Figaro Stage 4 day 4 'It ain't over 'til it's over', calms might present final, conclusive hurdle The leadership of the decisive Stage 4 of the 52nd La Solitaire du Figaro was in the balance as the top group passed 82 nautical miles offshore of the NW tip of Brittany heading for the final finish line in Saint Nazaire on the Loire-Atlantic coast. by Andi Robertson Posted 15 Sep 12:29 PDT Kids Mav Mid Hood From Henri-Lloyd Kids Mav Mid Hood From Henri-Lloyd Quick-drying and made from 100% recycled polyester Quick-drying and made from 100% recycled polyester this Mav Mid Hood is high wicking and stretchy. Available in three colours for ages 8-14 years. by Henri-Lloyd Posted 15 Sep 09:00 PDT Totally Dinghy Regatta at Richmond YC Totally Dinghy Regatta at Richmond YC An excellent weekend of racing for the RS Aeros An excellent weekend of racing at Richmond Yacht Club with eleven RS Aeros and breeze from 0 to 15kn providing tight racing. This is the largest fleet of RS Aeros on San Francisco Bay so far! by Greg Warner Posted 15 Sep 08:49 PDT Pre-registration open for Caribbean Foiling Champ Pre-registration open for Caribbean Foiling Champ Participants can sign up without an upfront payment of the registration fee After the revelation of the second Caribbean Foiling Championships, the organization makes known that pre-registration for the event has officially opened! by Sacha van der Wouden Posted 15 Sep 08:28 PDT Hard work paying off for kite squad Hard work paying off for kite squad Moroz takes 2021 European Championship win The four-time World Champion sailed a stellar regatta and successfully navigated the new format of Formula Kite championship racing on the same waters where the sport of kiteboarding first originated in the mid-1990s. by US Sailing Team Posted 15 Sep 08:22 PDT America's Cup: Bureaucrats nobble Cup hosting America's Cup: Bureaucrats nobble Cup hosting Irish media are reporting that Dept of Sport bureaucrats are advising against hosting AC37 With an announcement on the preferred Host Venue expected on Friday September 17, Irish media are reporting that officials from the Department of Sport are advising the Government to withdraw their bid to stage the 37th America's Cup in Cork by Richard Gladwell/Sail-World.com Posted 15 Sep 08:02 PDT 2021 Melges 24 U.S. Nationals starts tomorrow 2021 Melges 24 U.S. Nationals starts tomorrow Teams are steadily arriving on the scene, practicing, tuning, getting everything ready The start of the 2021 U.S. Melges 24 National Championship is only a day away, September 16-19 hosted by the Crescent Sail Yacht Club in Grosse Pointe Farms, Michigan. by U.S. Melges 24 Class Association Posted 15 Sep 07:22 PDT 49er, 49erFX and Nacra 17 Europeans day 1 49er, 49erFX and Nacra 17 Europeans day 1 Raw rookies and Olympic veterans lead on day one The Schultheis sisters had a storybook start to their first ever European Championships winning all three races. by 49er & Nacra 17 Sailing Posted 15 Sep 04:38 PDT Global Solo Challenge welcomes 35th entry Global Solo Challenge welcomes 35th entry For François Gouin, sailing is an incredible school of life François Gouin from Pornic in France is the 35th entry in the Global Solo Challenge with his Pogo 40S Kawan3, a first generation Class40 (Finot-Conq) built in 2008 by Structures. by Global Solo Challenge Posted 15 Sep 04:06 PDT 11th Hour Racing Team to compete at Le Défi Azimut 11th Hour Racing Team to compete at Le Défi Azimut 11th Hour Racing Team is competing with two crews The international elite of offshore yachting is gathering in Lorient on the Atlantic coast of France to battle for glory at Le Défi Azimut, a unique showcase regatta over four consecutive days. by 11th Hour Racing Team Posted 15 Sep 02:02 PDT Lorient is ready to celebrate the IMOCA Class Lorient is ready to celebrate the IMOCA Class Défi Azimut puts on its showcase regatta for sponsors and partners The centre of the solo and short-handed offshore racing world is most definitely La Base marina on the waterfront in Lorient on the French Brittany coast for the next few days, as the IMOCA Class puts on its showcase regatta for sponsors and partners. by Défi Azimut Posted 15 Sep 01:00 PDT 2021 Rolex NYYC Invitational Cup day 1 2021 Rolex NYYC Invitational Cup day 1 Royal Thames Yacht Club takes early control with nearly flawless first day There are strong starts to a regatta and then there's the day on the water put in by Royal Thames Yacht Club to open up the racing in the 2021 Rolex New York Yacht Club Invitational Cup. by Stuart Streuli, New York Yacht Club Posted 14 Sep 22:15 PDT