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Swedes top Invited Teams Group
As Sail Team BCN qualifies for Puig Women's America's Cup Semis
© Ian Roman / America's Cup
50% is no mere pass mark
We're talking about half the planet here, which is the point as the Women's AC begins...
© Carlo Borlenghi / Luna Rossa
New (and Old) Winners Prevail
In the ORC World Championship
© Paul Todd / OutsideImages.com
INEOS Britannia win the Louis Vuitton Cup
Dramatic series against Luna Rossa concludes
© Ian Roman / America's Cup
Great Britain 65 Seconds to Glory
Adamson & Finlayson win Offshore Double Handed World Championship
© Anne Beaugé / LGL
Jenny Decker on her solo circumnavigation
Jenny Decker on her solo circumnavigation
A Q&A with Jenny Decker about her solo circumnavigation
Sail-World checked in with Jenny Decker, who is sailing alone around the world despite suffering from Charcot-Marie-Tooth disease, via email, to learn more about her adventure and Guinness Book of World Records attempt.
by David Schmidt
Posted 10 Oct 08:00 PDT
Athena Pathway tops the leaderboard
Athena Pathway tops the leaderboard
British team's update after day 4 of the Puig Women's America's Cup
Athena Pathway, the British team competing in the PUIG Women's America's Cup, is top of the leaderboard after five races of the qualifying series.
by Athena Pathway
Posted 10 Oct 10:01 PDT
First win for Alinghi Red Bull Racing
First win for Alinghi Red Bull Racing
In PUIG Women's America's Cup
Only one match was possible in today's mild conditions, but Alinghi Red Bull Racing's Women's squad made it count, navigating the tricky course to beat their opponents.
by Alinghi Red Bull Racing
Posted 10 Oct 09:05 PDT
Lots of waiting - little racing
Lots of waiting - little racing
New Zealand team's update after day 4 of the Puig Women's America's Cup
The Puig Women's America's Cup stuttered back into action for the Group A teams in what proved to be tricky, shifty, and fluctuating conditions for the world's best sailors, with only one race sailed after a long day on the water.
by Emirates Team New Zealand
Posted 10 Oct 08:54 PDT
Luna Rossa tied for first place with GBR
Luna Rossa tied for first place with GBR
Italian team's update after day 4 of the Puig Women's America's Cup
It was a long and challenging morning for the teams of Group A on day 2 of the qualifiers for the Puig Women's America's Cup. Due to the extremely unstable breeze the Race Committee was only able to give the start to one of the four scheduled races.
by Luna Rossa Prada Pirelli
Posted 10 Oct 08:23 PDT
Loft 57: North Sails Podcast Season 2 Episode 1
Loft 57: North Sails Podcast Season 2 Episode 1
Reflections from America's Cup Legends Grant Simmer and Simon Daubney
America's Cup Hall of Famers Grant Simmer and Simon Daubney stop by Loft 57 to reflect on the America's Cup and their experience within yachting's most prestigious regatta. Between them, these two have won the Cup nine times.
by North Sails
Posted 10 Oct 07:00 PDT
Rolex Middle Sea Race - Always inspiring
Rolex Middle Sea Race - Always inspiring
An impressive fleet of over 100 yacths from more than 25 countries is expected to participate
Few sailing events offer the Rolex Middle Sea Race's guarantee of a beautiful race course and compelling, exacting competition. This combination has attracted sailors since the very first race in 1968.
by Quinag
Posted 10 Oct 06:21 PDT
The Vendée Globe: a cultural & artistic adventure
The Vendée Globe: a cultural & artistic adventure
'Solo around the world' exhibition at the Musée de la Marine, Paris-Trocadéro
To celebrate the 10th edition of the Vendée Globe, a series of unique cultural events will enrich this legendary adventure and fascinate young and old alike through art, music, film, the small screen, games and literature.
by Vendée Globe media
Posted 10 Oct 05:30 PDT
Puig Women's America's Cup - Day 4
Puig Women's America's Cup - Day 4
Puig Women's America's Cup - Day 4 - sailing the last four races in Group A
Alinghi Red Bull Racing won the only race sailed today with the Group A teams. Around middday, one race was sailed, in which all of the six boat fleet came off the foils at one stage.
by Richard Gladwell/Sail-World NZ
Posted 10 Oct 00:57 PDT
Race backpack - Two new colours
Race backpack - Two new colours
We've just dropped two new LIMITED EDITION colours to the Race Backpack range
We've just dropped two new LIMITED EDITION colours to the Race Backpack range... Be quick while BOLD PINK and CLASSIC NAVY are in stock!
by Vaikobi Ocean Performance
Posted 9 Oct 13:00 PDT
J Class Barcelona Regatta 2024 day 3
J Class Barcelona Regatta 2024 day 3
Velsheda and Svea still all square after another full-on day
After four excellent, hard fought races in brisk winds at the J Class Barcelona Regatta, it may be Velsheda which is credited with the overall lead, but that is only on tie break.
by J Class Association
Posted 9 Oct 12:06 PDT
The Vendée Globe village
The Vendée Globe village
A unique immersion in the adventure of ocean racing
The Vendée Globe is getting ready to celebrate its 10th edition with the long-awaited opening of its Start Village, from Saturday 19 October to Sunday 10 November 2024.
by Vendée Globe media
Posted 9 Oct 11:43 PDT
Patí de Vela America's Cup Regatta
Patí de Vela America's Cup Regatta
Record fleet expected as more than 300 confirmed
The bond between the Louis Vuitton 37th America's Cup and the fleet of Patí de Vela beach-launched catamarans continues with a celebratory regatta over the weekend of 19-20 October 2024, that is expected to beat all records and see more than 300 entries.
by America's Cup Media
Posted 9 Oct 08:51 PDT
Explore Colligo Marine at Annapolis Sailboat Show
Explore Colligo Marine at Annapolis Sailboat Show
Join Colligo Marine and meet sailors from around the globe
It's October, and that means it's time for the Annapolis Sailboat Show! Join Colligo Marine and meet sailors from around the globe.
by Colligo Marine
Posted 9 Oct 06:53 PDT
CG United Insurance SVG Youth Nationals
CG United Insurance SVG Youth Nationals
Hosted by Vincy Sailing at Coconut Grove Beach Club over the weekend
Vincy Sailing successfully hosted the St Vincent and the Grenadines Sailing Association Youth Nationals over the weekend of October 5th and 6th, with the Championship base at Coconut Grove Beach Club and races held in the calm waters of Calliaqua Bay.
by Jenny Trumble
Posted 9 Oct 04:43 PDT
Introducing VX Sailing information hub
Introducing VX Sailing information hub
VXSailing is the information hub for the VX range of boats; found at www.vxsailing.com
The award-winning range of VX boats has captivated many sailors' aspirations since the launch of the VX One in 2012 followed by the VX Evo and then the sneak peek at the new VX Two, which is a nominee for the Sailing World Boat of the Year Award 2025
by Julia Faire/Mackay Boats
Posted 8 Oct 21:14 PDT
J Class Barcelona Regatta 2024 day 2
J Class Barcelona Regatta 2024 day 2
Honours are shared evenly after the first day of racing
After a spectacular first day of racing, which saw the beautiful, majestic big yachts of the America's Cup past in close and exciting action, honours are shared equally between the three-boat fleet's newest and oldest yachts, Svea and Velsheda.
by J Class Association
Posted 8 Oct 12:46 PDT
Interview with Saskia Clark
Interview with Saskia Clark
Sailing on the Athena Pathway AC40, reunited with 470 helm Hannah Mills
I met up with Saskia Clark, Olympic gold medallist, pro sailor, and now racing in the PUIG Women's America's Cup together with her 470 helm Hannah Mills.
by Mark Jardine
Posted 8 Oct 11:00 PDT
Sky High Swedes top Invited Teams Group
Sky High Swedes top Invited Teams Group
As Sail Team BCN qualifies for Puig Women's America's Cup Semi Finals
The mountain of Montjuïc and its eponymous 'Castell' that loom over the city of Barcelona helped dictate the conditions, after overnight storms gave way to a westerly Atlantic airflow that bent round the iconic Barcelona landmark.
by America's Cup media
Posted 8 Oct 08:29 PDT
J/24 and ORC Worlds, LVC Finals, Women's AC
J/24 and ORC Worlds, LVC Finals, Women's AC
David Schmidt looks at the current racing news from a North American perspective
Few things are more inspiring than seeing someone accomplish something that they had to fight long and hard to achieve, and that required a massive amount of commitment.
by David Schmidt
Posted 8 Oct 08:00 PDT
SB20 Worlds 2025 in Singapore preview
SB20 Worlds 2025 in Singapore preview
100 days to go until the event
It feels like just yesterday that we were counting down to the SB20 Worlds in Singapore in February 2021, only to see a global conundrum to force its indefinite postponement.
by SB20 Class
Posted 8 Oct 07:31 PDT
Exceptional speakers at Yacht Racing Forum 2024
Exceptional speakers at Yacht Racing Forum 2024
Among them will be some of the most prominent players in the competitive sailing industry
The Yacht Racing Forum is delighted to announce the participation of some fifty exceptional speakers for its 2024 edition, which will take place in Amsterdam alongside the METSTRADE show.
by Yacht Racing Forum
Posted 8 Oct 07:00 PDT
J/80 North American Championship
J/80 North American Championship
Thirty teams competed in perfect warm Fall conditions
It's been eight years since the J/80 North American Championship came to Toronto, and again the National Yacht Club did not disappoint.
by Julie & Christopher Howell
Posted 8 Oct 06:34 PDT
Puig Women's America's Cup - Day 4
Puig Women's America's Cup - Day 4
Sweden dominated the four races sailed in Group B in the Puig Women's America's Cup
Racing got underway Tuesday morning in the Puig Women's America's Cup, with Barcelona turning on one of its better sailing days, but still with an erratic breeze that ranged from too little to race to having the AC40s on the verge of control
by Richard Gladwell/Sail-World NZ
Posted 8 Oct 04:56 PDT
SailGP: More teams than boats for Season 5
SailGP: More teams than boats for Season 5
SailGP acquires Emirates Team NZ's America's Cup winner to expand fleet
An 11-boat national fleet of F50s will be on the start line of next season's opener in Dubai this November – but the fate of three teams remain unknown. A new boat is underway, but there are still 12 boats between 13 teams.
by SailGP/Sail-World.com/nz
Posted 7 Oct 19:23 PDT
J Class Barcelona Regatta 2024 day 1
J Class Barcelona Regatta 2024 day 1
Insufficient wind to allow the competition to get under way
Although the fleet went afloat on time and waited, ready to race at any time during the afternoon, there proved to be insufficient wind to allow the J Class Barcelona Regatta competition to get under way.
by J Class Association
Posted 7 Oct 12:56 PDT
2024 Classic Yacht Challenge Series wraps up
2024 Classic Yacht Challenge Series wraps up
CYOA continues to foster the camaraderie that brings together vintage and modern classic yachts
The 2024 Classic Yacht Challenge Series (CYCS) concluded in spectacular fashion, with participation and competition reaching new heights. Spanning 14 regattas and 28 races, a total of 231 boats competed—representing growth in every way from 2023.
by Classic Yacht Owners Association
Posted 7 Oct 09:42 PDT
Puig Women's America's Cup - Day 3
Puig Women's America's Cup - Day 3
Racing has been cancelled for Monday in the Puig Womens America's Cup
Racing has been cancelled for Monday in the Puig Womens America's Cup due to an adverse weather forecast of light winds.
by Richard Gladwell/Sail-World NZ
Posted 7 Oct 02:03 PDT
50% is no mere pass mark
50% is no mere pass mark
We're talking about half the planet here
Some parts already in place, and others that needed much more time on low heat, in order for them to distil down. Make the grand sauce, and all that...
by John Curnow, Sail-World.com AUS Editor
Posted 6 Oct 22:30 PDT
Les Voiles de Saint-Tropez 2024 | TP & Cape31
Les Voiles de Saint-Tropez 2024 | TP & Cape31
Gold Medallists Will Ryan and Tom Burton on the delights of St Tropez on a TP52
Gold Medallists Will Ryan and Tom Burton on the delights of St Tropez on a TP52, and Michael Wilson on the storming Cape 31 Class
by Bow Caddy Media
Posted 6 Oct 15:39 PDT
Les Voiles de Saint-Tropez 2024 | Sailing a 12
Les Voiles de Saint-Tropez 2024 | Sailing a 12
The challenges and joys of sailing and maintaining the 12m, Crusader
Bow Caddy Media spoke to Jamie Bolingbroke, skipper of Richard Matthews' 12mR Crusader about the challenges and joys of sailing and maintaining this British 1987 America's Cup boat.
by Bow Caddy Media
Posted 6 Oct 15:26 PDT
J/24 World Championship overall
J/24 World Championship overall
A decisive bullet determines the title
When Seattle - a city famous for its coffee, rain, and salmon - puts on a show, you can bet your last shackle that it's going to be a great experience, especially when world-class sailboat racing is involved.
by Jay Leon
Posted 6 Oct 12:57 PDT
Canada's Concord Pacific Racing Makes Debut
Canada's Concord Pacific Racing Makes Debut
At the Inaugural Puig Women's America's Cup
Canada's Concord Pacific Racing made its highly anticipated debut today at the inaugural Puig Women's America's Cup, showcasing moments of brilliance amid a few costly mistakes.
by Concord Pacific Racing
Posted 6 Oct 12:38 PDT
Puig Women's America's Cup day 2
Puig Women's America's Cup day 2
A day of pure grit and determination, punctuated by smiles and whoops
It was a day of pure grit and determination, punctuated by smiles and whoops of unbridled delight from the race winners, as the Group B Invited Teams of the Puig Women's America's Cup got four fascinating races completed.
by America's Cup media
Posted 6 Oct 12:30 PDT
Les Voiles de Saint-Tropez Day 8
Les Voiles de Saint-Tropez Day 8
25 years in the sunshine, an anniversary vintage worth savouring!
The magic of Les Voiles was in full force once again for this epic 25th anniversary edition. Boasting weather conditions perfectly tailored to the 250 boats invited to be a part of this grand festival of racing by the Société Nautique de Saint-Tropez.
by Maguelonne Turcat
Posted 6 Oct 08:58 PDT
Six Metre European Championship overall
Six Metre European Championship overall
Sadly, strong winds and big seas prevented racing on the final day
Sadly, strong winds and big seas prevented racing on the final day of the International Six Metre European Championship 2024 Trofeo Xacobeo in Sanxenxo. After seven fiercely fought races two worthy champions have been declared.
by Fiona Brown
Posted 6 Oct 08:46 PDT
St. Thomas International Regatta registration open
St. Thomas International Regatta registration open
51st edition to be held March 28-30, 2025
Get ready to cross a ‘must-do' Caribbean regatta off your bucket list! Registration is now open for the 2025 St. Thomas International Regatta (STIR) set for March 28-30, 2025.
by Carol Bareuther
Posted 6 Oct 08:31 PDT
Luna Rossa continues its journey
Luna Rossa continues its journey
Patrizio Bertelli's reassurance on the future of the team
The day after Luna Rossa's elimination from the Challenger Selection Finals, Patrizio Bertelli, Chairman of Luna Rossa Prada Pirelli, met with some media representatives to discuss the current situation and the future of the team.
by Luna Rossa Prada Pirelli
Posted 6 Oct 06:26 PDT
Puig Women's America's Cup - Day 2
Puig Women's America's Cup - Day 2
The six "invited" Womens AC40 teams sailed four races in the Puig Women's America's Cup
The six "invited" Womens AC40 teams, or Group B, sailed four races in the Puig Women's America's Cup. As occurred on Day 1 with the Group A teams the Barcelona breeze was variable in strength between near zero and around 15kts
by Richard Gladwell/Sail-World NZ
Posted 6 Oct 04:51 PDT
Interview with Hannah Mills
Interview with Hannah Mills
On the Athena Pathway, the Women's America's Cup and what an AC40 is really like
I spoke with Hannah Mills in Barcelona ahead of the 37th America's Cup to find out more about the Athena Pathway, the PUIG Women's America's Cup, how she put the team together, and what sailing an AC40 is really like.
by Mark Jardine
Posted 6 Oct 04:00 PDT