Shirley Robertson on her doublehanded aspirations Shirley Robertson on her doublehanded aspirations Shirley Robertson on her aspirations to compete in the Paris 2024 Olympics I checked in with Shirley Robertson (UK), a two-time Olympic gold medalist, via email, to learn more about her aspirations to compete in the new Mixed Two Person Offshore Keelboat event at the Paris 2024 Olympics. by David Schmidt Posted 23 Sep 08:00 PDT Entry open foLes Voiles de St. Barth Richard Mille Entry open foLes Voiles de St. Barth Richard Mille April 2021 will see the 12th edition More than ever, the organizers are putting their faith in the future and promising to organize an event with the same excellence as past years, where conversation, competition, and conviviality are on the roster. by Laura Muma Posted 25 Sep 06:36 PDT Kit you should carry when sailing at night Kit you should carry when sailing at night Considering night vision and man-overboard safety The nights may be drawing in, however, there's no need to shorten your sailing days. Sailing into dusk and through the night can be one of the most exhilarating and rewarding experiences. by Liz Rushall Posted 25 Sep 04:00 PDT NYYC Race Week at Newport day 2 NYYC Race Week at Newport day 2 Waka Jawaka walks away from the competition in Melges IC37 Class With just a few days to get up to speed in a new one-design class, Michael Goldfarb (Seattle, Wash.) knew exactly where to focus his Waka Jawaka crew's energy. by New York Yacht Club Posted 24 Sep 23:33 PDT 17th PalmaVela Regatta postponed 17th PalmaVela Regatta postponed RCNP's president announces very hard decision The Regatta organisers, headed by Emerico Fuster, president of the RCNP, have announced the decision today after considering the different options for organization and participation. by Alejandro Varela Posted 24 Sep 12:15 PDT Rolex Middle Sea Race edges closer Rolex Middle Sea Race edges closer 79 boats representing 21 countries are currently registered A diverse and attractive fleet given the circumstances, with some fascinating entries. The Royal Malta Yacht Club (RMYC) continues to take nothing for granted. by Rolex Middle Sea Race Media Posted 24 Sep 07:57 PDT Vendee Globe: Sleep is an essential requirement Vendee Globe: Sleep is an essential requirement With a direct impact on safety and performance In the very specific, rarefied world of solo ocean racing, sleep has a direct impact on safety and performance. In this first part, we begin with the subject of data with Thomas Ruyant. by Vendee Globe Posted 24 Sep 06:05 PDT Gitana Team prepare for the Jules Verne Trophy Gitana Team prepare for the Jules Verne Trophy Maxi Edmond de Rothschild 40 days away from the start of stand-by This figure has been on everyone's minds for many months now; 40 days (23 hours and 30 minutes), is the exact time to beat if the crew of the Maxi Edmond de Rothschild is to topple Francis Joyon and IDEC Sport, the current record holders. by Gitana Team Posted 24 Sep 04:03 PDT NYYC Race Week at Newport day 1 NYYC Race Week at Newport day 1 Southern California teams shine Southern California sailors are not used to extended breaks in their sailing schedule, the weather being conducive to getting out on the water pretty much year-round. Of course, 2020 hasn't been a normal year anywhere. by New York Yacht Club Posted 24 Sep 03:28 PDT Racing Rules Explainer Episode 2 Racing Rules Explainer Episode 2 Windward Mark Rounding Episode 2 of the Racing Rules Explainer series is now live! This week we look at how to use the Racing Rules of Sailing to improve your windward mark rounding skills. by Tom Chamberlain, RYA Posted 24 Sep 03:00 PDT Innovative sustainability program Innovative sustainability program The Race Around intends to revolutionise the offshore sailing industry With three years to go until the start of the first edition of The Race Around, the organisers have announced the most innovative sustainability program in offshore racing. by Sam Holliday Posted 24 Sep 00:56 PDT Making life on board bearable Making life on board bearable Ed Gorman looks at the issue of IMOCA comfort, and discomfort The IMOCA fleet has a deserved reputation for exceptional performance, for spectacular displays of awesome speed and power, but it also for being made up of some of the most hostile racing platforms ever used in world sailing. by IMOCA Globe Series Posted 23 Sep 10:06 PDT Massive price reduction on RIO 52 Massive price reduction on RIO 52 Grab this 2017 Judel Vrolijk yacht through Race Yachts Premium Brokerage Massive price reduction to sell, she will go so don't miss out. by Jason Rowed Posted 23 Sep 08:55 PDT Bella Mente Racing team set for NYYC Race Week Bella Mente Racing team set for NYYC Race Week It's been a long time coming... It was a long time coming, but Hap Fauth finally has reunited with his sailing family in Newport, R.I. where he will steer his Maxi 72 Bella Mente in this week's NYYC Race Week at Newport presented by Rolex and the Queen's Cup that follows it. by Barby MacGowan Posted 23 Sep 03:25 PDT Three members announced for 11th Hour Racing Team Three members announced for 11th Hour Racing Team Great Britain's Simon Fisher and Rob Greenhalgh, together with Australia's Kyle Langford Three new sailing crew have been signed by 11th Hour Racing Team, the US-based offshore sailing team with a sight set on winning The Ocean Race 2022-23 by 11th Hour Racing Team Posted 22 Sep 22:25 PDT A Blocks Newsline Special A Blocks Newsline Special Helping you understand the Barton range and choose the right blocks Did you know that our range of blocks includes over 1000 products to cater for every task on boats up to 15m/50ft. We have dedicated this Newsline to helping you understand our range and choose the right blocks every time to control the power aboard. by Barton Marine Posted 22 Sep 10:00 PDT Appreciating our community's leadership role Appreciating our community's leadership role Sailors play a vital role in driving ocean health Having grown up sailing and cruising Maine's DownEast waters, I'm no stranger to pea-soup fog, but until last week I had never experienced a situation where visibility was reduced to just a few hundred feet due to anything besides fog. by David Schmidt Posted 22 Sep 08:00 PDT America's Cup Rialto: Taking on the white water America's Cup Rialto: Taking on the white water Defiant was the only AC75 sailing today, docking out just before noon heading for a seabreeze After yesterday's action on the Waitemata Harbour with Emirates Team New Zealand and American Magic sailing in a staged race, today was very tame by comparison. Defiant was the only AC75 sailing today, docking out just before noon by Richard Gladwell Sail-World NZ Posted 22 Sep 07:39 PDT Handy New Drybags From Zhik Handy New Drybags From Zhik Joining the range of technical luggage are two different handy dry bags Joining Zhik's range of technical luggage for sailing and watersports, are two different handy dry bags. The perfect Christmas gift?! by Liz Rushall Posted 22 Sep 06:05 PDT Mirabaud Yacht Racing Image deadline approaching Mirabaud Yacht Racing Image deadline approaching There are only two weeks left to send in your photo We kindly remind you that the deadline for taking part in the Mirabaud Yacht Racing Image of the Century photo contest is October 6, 2020. There are only two weeks left to send in your photo! by Mirabaud Yacht Racing Image Posted 22 Sep 03:34 PDT 2020 Long Island Championships Recap 2020 Long Island Championships Recap Camaraderie, Collaboration, and Talent The 2020 Long Island Sound Championships presented by the Storm Trysail Club and the Riverside Yacht Club were held this past weekend, September 19 and 20th. by Storm Trysail Club Posted 22 Sep 01:32 PDT Buckaroo, Gamecock set for New York YC Race Week Buckaroo, Gamecock set for New York YC Race Week Hoping success in other classes will translate to the Melges IC37 The Melges IC37 class was designed to make it as easy as possible for new skippers and crew to get up to speed and compete on a high level. Of course, there's no way to completely neutralize the advantage that can be earned with time in the boat. by New York Yacht Club Posted 22 Sep 01:15 PDT GKA Distance Battle update GKA Distance Battle update Bumped back one more week to give sailors a fair chance to get the footage needed Working with the elements at a kite spot is never easy, add multiple locations worldwide to the equation and the difficulty rating will increase dramatically. by Kate Chandler Posted 21 Sep 22:08 PDT Mirabaud Sailing Video of the Century Mirabaud Sailing Video of the Century Rewarding the best videos produced between 2000 and 2020 The Mirabaud Sailing Video of the Century celebrates the best sailing videos produced since 2000. In this very special year, most sailing events have been cancelled. by Mirabaud Sailing Video Award Posted 21 Sep 15:10 PDT Full on action at the M32 Midtown Cup Full on action at the M32 Midtown Cup Despite the challenging weather, there was no shortage of action This weekend's Midtown Cup Series event will undoubtedly linger in competitors' minds as they prepare for the Midtown Cup's final event in October. by M32 Class Posted 21 Sep 12:55 PDT J/35 North Star Sailing Club fleet announcement J/35 North Star Sailing Club fleet announcement The renaissance of J/35 racing continues to expand! The renaissance of J/35 racing continues to expand! All sailors like to race stick against stick and that is exactly what we are doing this coming September 27, October 4th, 11th and the final race day on Sat. by J/Boats Posted 21 Sep 09:38 PDT America's Cup Rialto: Two AC75's race in Auckland America's Cup Rialto: Two AC75's race in Auckland The two AC75's currently in Auckland met up on the Waitemata Harbour on Monday afternoon The two AC75's currently in Auckland met up on the Waitemata Harbour this afternoon for the first shoot-out of the 36th America's Cup. Fortuitously the two teams were both training on Course C. Updated with an amazing 19 minute video by Richard Gladwell Sail-World NZ Posted 21 Sep 08:25 PDT 100% Recycled Henri-Lloyd Mav Mid Layers 100% Recycled Henri-Lloyd Mav Mid Layers Perfect for any outdoor activity, in a range of styles and colours Perfect for any outdoor activity, Henri-Lloyd's Mav Mid Layers are made from 100% Recycled Polyester and come in a range of styles and colours. by Henri-Lloyd Posted 21 Sep 01:32 PDT Happy Days Happy Days Getting out on the water this week was superb Getting out on the water this week was superb. The winds were a little bit variable, and at 5 to 10 knots they were hardly going to set the world on fire either. by John Curnow, Editor, Sail-World AUS Posted 20 Sep 15:00 PDT 51st La Solitaire du Figaro overall 51st La Solitaire du Figaro overall Title for Le Cléac'h, Tom Dolan lifts Vivi Trophy Armel Le Cléac'h (Banque Populaire) lifted the overall title for the 51st La Solitaire du Figaro at the end of race prize-giving in Saint Nazaire, France today. It is Le Cléach's third time of winning after successes in 2003 and 2010. by La Solitaire du Figaro Posted 20 Sep 09:59 PDT 18ft Skiffs: Sean Langman, a real supporter 18ft Skiffs: Sean Langman, a real supporter One of Australia's most versatile sailors One of the Australian 18 Footers League's best supporters for many years has been one of Australia's most versatile sailors, Sean Langman. by Frank Quealey Posted 19 Sep 23:34 PDT Video: Luca Devoti & Santiago Lange on sailing Video: Luca Devoti & Santiago Lange on sailing Santiago Lange was the 2016 Gold medal winner in the Nacra 17 class sailing with Cecilia Saroli Luca Devoti, Olympic silver medalist, is campaigning to join the World Sailing Board. As part of his bid, he is interviewing world renowned sailors on their views on the future of the sport. He talks with triple Olympic medalist Santiago Lange. by Luca Devoti Posted 19 Sep 21:08 PDT 49th BVI Spring Regatta schedule announced 49th BVI Spring Regatta schedule announced 'What's not to Love about the BVI Spring Regatta' remains the theme The event will include more classes and opportunities for sailors from across the Caribbean and the globe to come to the British Virgin Islands and experience fantastic racing, with warm tropical winds and water. by Trish Jenkins Posted 19 Sep 10:48 PDT 2020 Intercollegiate Offshore Regatta cancelled 2020 Intercollegiate Offshore Regatta cancelled Organizing Committee reluctantly forced to cancel the almost 50 year-old event With so many colleges restricting organized sports and travel, the Organizing Committee of The Storm Trysail Club's 2020 Intercollegiate Offshore Regatta (IOR) has reluctantly been forced to cancel the almost 50 year-old event. by Storm Trysail Club Posted 19 Sep 07:56 PDT CSA confirms dates for its Annual General Meeting CSA confirms dates for its Annual General Meeting Due to the impact of COVID-19 and restrictions on travel the event will be virtual The Caribbean Sailing Association (CSA) has confirmed dates for its Annual General Meeting (AGM) and Organisers Conference (ROC) as November 13-14, 2020. Due to the impact of COVID-19 and restrictions on travel the event will virtual and hosted via Zoom. by Caribbean Sailing Association Posted 18 Sep 11:24 PDT ILCA/Laser Fit Out Guide from Allen ILCA/Laser Fit Out Guide from Allen Class legal options for club racers or international level In this handy fitting guide, you can find all the details of the Allen parts for a top-spec racing fit-out or a club level budget-friendly option. All options listed are completely class legal. by Allen Posted 18 Sep 10:00 PDT Harken employees acquire Harken Harken employees acquire Harken A few words from Peter Harken and the team "Olaf and I have been approached by lots of good people interested in acquiring our business. The way we decided was simple. We turned down every offer that didn't present a brighter future for our people than we could create on our own." by Harken Posted 18 Sep 09:10 PDT Das Blau Max takes aim at ORC Honors Das Blau Max takes aim at ORC Honors At New York Yacht Club's Race Week A new boat and a new rating rule, and the strangest summer in recent memory would have most people ready to press the eject button and look ahead to 2021. by New York Yacht Club Posted 18 Sep 08:27 PDT Cyclops enter the Sportsboat arena Cyclops enter the Sportsboat arena smarttune 5/16" announced as the latest addition to their smart range Designed specifically for sports and day boats, Cyclops is thrilled to announce the latest addition to their smart range - the smarttune 5/16". by Cyclops Marine Posted 18 Sep 06:30 PDT America's Cup Rialto: AC75's dodge a bullet America's Cup Rialto: AC75's dodge a bullet Both AC75's were out sailing in Auckland on Thursday, sailing once again in fresh breezes offshore Both AC75's were out sailing in Auckland on Thursday, sailing once again in fresh breezes offshore breezes of 18-20kts, gusting 22kts. The next day, Auckland was hit by a surprise 70kt squall, which gusted to 55kts on Course C. by Richard Gladwell Sail-World NZ Posted 18 Sep 05:45 PDT