America's Cup Rialto: Feb 25 - Italy into the Cup America's Cup Rialto: Feb 25 - Italy into the Cup Challenger and Defender take similar but different approach to AC75 design options The Challengers' game of Development Leapfrog ended on the Hauraki Gulf on Sunday, with Italy's Luna Rossa Prada Pirelli winning the second race of the day and earning the right to Challenge for the 36th America's Cup, starting on March 6. by Richard Gladwell, Sail-World.com/nz Posted 25 Feb 00:56 PST Mark Pincus on the 2021 J/24 Midwinters Mark Pincus on the 2021 J/24 Midwinters An interview with Mark Pincus on the 2021 J/24 Midwinters I checked in with Mark Pincus, regatta chair for the 2021 J/24 Midwinters, via email, to learn more about this competitive regatta. by David Schmidt Posted 23 Feb 08:00 PST Sailing in the world's most remote places Sailing in the world's most remote places Miranda Merron describes the privilege of being a part of the Vendée Globe Some Vendée Globe and IMOCA sailors are relentlessly focused on winning, on the position schedules and on the performance of their boat, some not so. by Ed Gorman / IMOCA Globe Series Posted 24 Feb 21:46 PST 54th Governor's Cup first early invitations issued 54th Governor's Cup first early invitations issued #2 and #7 skippers in World Sailing Open Match Racing Rankings confirmed The #2 ranked match racing sailor in the world, Nick Egnot-Johnson (NZL), and his countryman Jordan Stevenson (#7), have accepted early invitations to the 54th Governor's Cup International Youth Match Racing Championship. by Susan Kenney Posted 24 Feb 12:27 PST Rolex & US Sailing: 40 years of excellence Rolex & US Sailing: 40 years of excellence Celebrating the US Sailing's Rolex Yachtsman and Yachtswoman of the Year awards Established in 1961 by US Sailing and sponsored by Rolex Watch U.S.A. since 1980, the annual presentation of US Sailing's Rolex Yachtsman and Yachtswoman of the Year awards recognize the individual male and female U.S. sailors by US Sailing Posted 24 Feb 12:18 PST Isabelle Joschke completes solo round the world Isabelle Joschke completes solo round the world After she fought for 16 days to bring her boat to safety into Salvador de Bahia Franco German skipper Isabelle Joschke was rewarded with beautiful spring sunshine and a big, warm and affectionate welcome back to the Les Sables d'Olonne channel today after completing her solo circumnavigation outwith the final Vendée Globe rankings. by Vendée Globe Posted 24 Feb 11:54 PST Seldén Mast launching new block range Seldén Mast launching new block range At the virtual RYA Dinghy Show Seldén Mast will be introducing a new range of soft attachment blocks at the 2021 virtual RYA Dinghy Show, 27-28 February. by Seldén Mast Posted 24 Feb 03:37 PST Mastercard Superyacht Regatta - Day 1 Mastercard Superyacht Regatta - Day 1 Tawera and Whirlwind claim victories The Royal New Zealand Yacht Squadron's Mastercard Superyacht Regatta got under way today in Auckland with two spectacular races on the pristine waters of the Hauraki Gulf. by Andrew Delves – RNZYS PR & Communications Manager Posted 24 Feb 00:00 PST 18ft Skiffs: Supercup Series preview 18ft Skiffs: Supercup Series preview Three races on specially-designed courses this Friday Some of the world's best 18ft Skiff Racing champions will be among the guests on display on Friday (February 26) when they skipper boats in the Australian 18 Footers League's annual 'Supercup' series on Sydney Harbour. by Frank Quealey Posted 23 Feb 23:23 PST Playing the long game Playing the long game As a Brit I'm of course sad that INEOS TEAM UK didn't progress to the America's Cup match As a Brit I'm of course sad that INEOS TEAM UK didn't progress to the America's Cup match. I'd have loved to see Ben Ainslie and Giles Scott square up against Pete Burling, Blair Tuke and the rest of Emirates Team New Zealand, but it wasn't to be. by Mark Jardine Posted 23 Feb 12:00 PST Superyacht Cup Palma rings the changes Superyacht Cup Palma rings the changes Top-level yacht racing is set to go ahead with a new-look event adapted to pandemic restrictions With an encouraging level of interest from owners and skippers, organisers are optimistic the 25th anniversary of Europe's longest-running superyacht regatta will attract a competitive range of entries. by Daphne Morgan Barnicoat Posted 23 Feb 08:30 PST Luna Rossa awarded Prada Cup Luna Rossa awarded Prada Cup The delayed prize-giving ceremony for the Prada Cup was held at the America's Cup Village The prize-giving ceremony on the main stage of Auckland's America's Cup Village marked the delivery of the Prada Cup to Team Luna Rossa Prada Pirelli, Challenger of the 36th America's Cup Match presented by Prada. by Antonio Vettese COR36 Media Posted 23 Feb 00:13 PST Spring refit for the Maxi Edmond de Rothschild Spring refit for the Maxi Edmond de Rothschild The week is kicking off with the platform being hauled out Having returned to Lorient a fortnight ago, after her Jules Verne Trophy attempt was cut short due to the breakage of a float rudder, it's now time for the Maxi Edmond de Rothschild to go into refit. by Gitana Team Posted 22 Feb 21:25 PST NSHOF issues last call for Class of Nominations NSHOF issues last call for Class of Nominations Nominees should be American citizens, 55 years of age or older The National Sailing Hall of Fame (NSHOF) have announced its last call for nominations for consideration in this year's Induction Class. by National Sailing Hall of Fame Posted 22 Feb 17:28 PST Coming Soon at Rooster - Your chance to win Coming Soon at Rooster - Your chance to win An incredible chance of winning the new 2021 product of your choice To celebrate the completion of Rooster's latest products, you can be in with an incredible chance of winning the new 2021 product of your choice via their Facebook and Instagram competition. by Rooster Posted 22 Feb 10:00 PST Vendée Globe update: The sting in the tale? Vendée Globe update: The sting in the tale? The last miles are often the most tense Nearly every Vendée Globe, including this ninth edition, has delivered a sting in the tail of one sort or another to unfortunate solo skippers. by Vendée Globe Posted 22 Feb 08:44 PST 2021 NSW Etchells State Championship 2021 NSW Etchells State Championship Only four points separate the 4 at Royal Prince Alfred YC The 2021 NSW Etchells State Championship was held from 19-21 February out of the Royal Prince Alfred Yacht Club. by IECAA Posted 22 Feb 01:59 PST Barton set for the virtual RYA Dinghy Show Barton set for the virtual RYA Dinghy Show Focusing attention on their Laser Kits and Dinghy Boomstrut Barton Marine will be showcasing their extensive dinghy offering at the virtual RYA Dinghy Show on the 27-28th February. by Chris Jones Posted 22 Feb 00:00 PST 18ft Skiff Australian Championship overall 18ft Skiff Australian Championship overall Jack Macartney, Charlie Wyatt and Lewis Brake retain the title The defending Australian 18ft Skiff champion tech2 team of Jack Macartney, Charlie Wyatt and Lewis Brake retained the title when the team won the 2020-2021 championship, which concluded on Sydney Harbour today. by Frank Quealey Posted 21 Feb 00:06 PST INEOS TEAM UK's 36th America's Cup campaign ends INEOS TEAM UK's 36th America's Cup campaign ends As Luna Rossa Prada Pirelli won both races in light wind today After four years of dedication, hard work, grit and hundreds of thousands of man hours from the 100+ strong team, INEOS TEAM UK's 36th America's Cup campaign came to an end today as Luna Rossa Prada Pirelli won both races in light wind. by INEOS TEAM UK Posted 20 Feb 23:24 PST Luna Rossa Prada Pirelli win the PRADA Cup Luna Rossa Prada Pirelli win the PRADA Cup Moving onto the America's Cup Match in 12 days time The G.H. Mumm Champagne was flowing for Luna Rossa Prada Pirelli who sailed to victory today in the PRADA Cup Final. The Italians winning the Series 7-1 over INEOS TEAM UK, now move onto the America's Cup Match. by PRADA Cup Posted 20 Feb 23:08 PST Luna Rossa win Prada Cup Final Luna Rossa win Prada Cup Final They have now earned the right to be the Challenger for the America's Cup for the third time Luna Rossa Prada Pirelli made history on the Hauraki Gulf this afternoon by being the first Challenger of Record, since 1970 to win a Challenger Selection Series and go on to Challenge for the America's Cup. by Ben Gladwell - Sail-World NZL Posted 20 Feb 22:44 PST Modes and Moods Modes and Moods Nothing beats that feeling when you know you're quicker There are many sailing phrases: high and fast, low and slow, tweak it up a bit, glamourous, in the groove, climbing off them, falling into the dirt. Nothing beats that feeling when you know you're quicker. by Mark Jardine Posted 20 Feb 21:23 PST Prada Cup: Day 10: Sea breeze for Finals Day 4 Prada Cup: Day 10: Sea breeze for Finals Day 4 Brits protest over Luna Rossa jib sheeting, as they enter sudden death on Finals Day 4 For Day 10 of the Prada Cup, and the forth day of Prada Cup Finals, the course will be located on the Course A area, starting off Takapuna/Milford and extending north - depending on the breeze direction by Richard Gladwell Sail-World NZ Posted 20 Feb 14:56 PST ORA Ratings to score Doublehanded Race ORA Ratings to score Doublehanded Race Helly Hansen NOOD Regatta will use VPP-based ratings from the Offshore Racing Association The Helly Hansen NOOD Regatta, an early-spring weekend fixture on the San Diego Yacht Club calendar, will use VPP-based ratings from the Offshore Racing Association for a new Saturday-only mid-distance race. by Offshore Racing Rule Posted 20 Feb 13:35 PST Antigua and Barbuda open for business Antigua and Barbuda open for business Yachting industry in Antigua and Barbuda continues despite event cancellations The Antigua and Barbuda Marine Association (ABMA) wishes to reassure visiting yachtsmen and women that despite the cancellation of iconic Antigua Sailing Week the yachting industry in Antigua and Barbuda continues to be open for business. by Antigua and Barbuda Marine Association Posted 20 Feb 12:20 PST 5O5 UK Nationals and Europeans announcement 5O5 UK Nationals and Europeans announcement The 5O5s are set for a return to the stunning Dorset coast The 5O5s return to the stunning Dorset coast and to the Weymouth and Portland National Sailing Academy in July for the UK National and European Championships in what promises to be two more highly anticipated events for the class. by UK 5O5 Class Posted 20 Feb 12:03 PST America's Cup Rialto: Feb 20 - Brits deliver America's Cup Rialto: Feb 20 - Brits deliver INEOS Team UK entered the Last Chance Saloon in the final race of the day INEOS Team UK entered the Last Chance Saloon in the final race of the day - doing what they had to do - which was to lead Luna Rossa back to the startline for the first time in the Prada Cup Finals. by Richard Gladwell, Sail-World.com/nz Posted 20 Feb 07:06 PST Manuel Cousin finishes 23rd in the Vendée Globe Manuel Cousin finishes 23rd in the Vendée Globe 'You have to live your dreams not dream your life away' 'You have to live your dreams not dream your life away' - That was the maxim that drove Manuel Cousin to leave his life as an executive selling forklift trucks to major accounts with Toyota, to move from his native Normandy to Les Sables d'Olonne. by Vendée Globe Posted 20 Feb 06:59 PST PRADA Cup Final Day 3 report and quotes PRADA Cup Final Day 3 report and quotes INEOS TEAM UK bite back but Luna Rossa lead 5-1 The PRADA Cup Final is not done and dusted yet, with INEOS TEAM UK marking their first point on the scoreboard, there may still a long way to go. by PRADA Cup Posted 19 Feb 22:59 PST Prada Cup Final: Day 3 - Brits score first win Prada Cup Final: Day 3 - Brits score first win British score first win, Luna Rossa leads 5-1 after three days of Prada Cup Finals Ineos had a serious mountain to climb before today's racing started, when the breeze only built to around 7 to 8 knots at race time, that mountain got a lot taller. But the Brits came back in Race 6 to score an end to end win. by Ben Gladwell - Sail-World NZL Posted 19 Feb 22:19 PST You must win the start! You must win the start! It's a golden rule of Match Racing and much of your race can be defined by it It's a golden rule of Match Racing and much of your race can be defined by it. Win the start and you've a good chance of winning the race. by Mark Jardine Posted 19 Feb 21:10 PST Prada Cup: Day 9: Light winds for Finals Day 3 Prada Cup: Day 9: Light winds for Finals Day 3 The course for Day 3 of the Finals in the Prada Cup will be located on the Course E area. For Day 9 of the Prada Cup, and the third day of Prada Cup Finals, the course will be located on the Course E area, starting off Waiheke Island and with the top mark of the course off Eastern Beach/Maretai. by Richard Gladwell Sail-World NZ Posted 19 Feb 16:24 PST 2021 PalmaVela postponed to October 2021 PalmaVela postponed to October Real Club Náutico de Palma makes the decision to reschedule The Real Club Náutico de Palma announces the postponement of the 17th edition of the PalmaVela regatta, which was scheduled for this coming May, due to the current situation caused by the COVID-19 pandemic. by Alejandro Varela Posted 19 Feb 13:13 PST A 30-mile crossing from the Big Island to Maui A 30-mile crossing from the Big Island to Maui Bobo Gallagher became the youngest person to make the Alenuihaha corssing At just 11 years-old, Bobo Gallagher became the youngest person to make the Alenuihaha corssing. The Alenuihaha crossing is an epic and legendary crossing from the Hawaiian island of Maui to the Big Island. by Sensi Graves Posted 19 Feb 10:48 PST Vendée Globe: Manuel Cousin due Saturday morning Vendée Globe: Manuel Cousin due Saturday morning Joschke and Davies slow to avoid worst of the storms Manuel Cousin will bring his IMOCA Groupe SÉTIN across the finish line of the Vendée Globe tomorrow morning - estimated for between 0500hrs and 1000hrs UTC - and return back into Les Sables d'Olonne the town where he has lived for 12 years. by Vendée Globe Posted 19 Feb 08:41 PST The Race is on... The Race is on... Sir Ben Ainslie: "We are in the thick of the fight right now, we will give it our best shot" Sir Ben Ainslie: "We are in the thick of the fight right now, we will give it our best shot and I have every confidence in the team that we can come through this." by Henri-Lloyd Posted 19 Feb 08:14 PST 11th Hour Racing Team's IMOCA 60 boat build 11th Hour Racing Team's IMOCA 60 boat build Behind the scenes look at some of the sustainability initiatives 11th Hour Racing Team began planning the build of its new IMOCA 60 in June 2019, before the team had even announced its plans to be entering a team in the world's longest sporting event - The Ocean Race 2022-23. by 11th Hour Racing Team Posted 19 Feb 07:39 PST Win a Load Sensor Worth €1,250+ Win a Load Sensor Worth €1,250+ A great prize in this Cyclops Marine Giveaway! J/70 World Champions 2019, Paul Ward and his use a smarttune load sensor from Cyclops Marine on their forestay to refine rig settings, repeat optimum settings and constantly improve through post-training data analysis. by Cyclops Marine Posted 19 Feb 05:44 PST PlanetSail: Turning & Sea Breezes PlanetSail: Turning & Sea Breezes Matt Sheahan continues his 36th America's Cup Analysis With the prospect of a weekend influenced by sea breezes, I take to the air to see what they look like from the skies around Auckland. Plus, why turning an AC75 and turning a plane are the same... but different. by Matt Sheahan Posted 19 Feb 04:03 PST