FAST Forward Slowly (but surely) FAST Forward Slowly (but surely) Facility for Advanced Sailing and Technology progressing Paige Railey spent the second week of June doing what a hard-traveling Olympic hopeful does, sailing. In this case, she was back on San Francisco Bay at what she cheerfully calls "the new home base" of the US Sailing Team, Treasure Island. by Kimball Livingston Posted 14 Jun 08:00 PDT Jake Sorosky on the RS21's recent American arrival Jake Sorosky on the RS21's recent American arrival An interview with Jake Sorosky about RS21 class' recent inroads into American sailing I checked in with Jake Sorosky, who handles RS21 outside sales for West Coast Sailing, to learn more about this exciting design and its recent American invasion. by David Schmidt Posted 13 Jun 08:00 PDT 40th St. Maarten Heineken Regatta anniversary 40th St. Maarten Heineken Regatta anniversary Showcasing the future of sailing by highlighting the latest in sailing technology It will be a special year as we will add some incredible new features, like a special 40-Mile Anniversary Course, a Caribbean Youth Class, a Kite Foiling Class, and more to come!" adds Korteweg. by Sint Maarten Yacht Club Posted 15 Jun 08:14 PDT Hempel World Cup Series Enoshima entries open Hempel World Cup Series Enoshima entries open Opening event of the 2020 Hempel World Cup Series Entries for the opening event of the 2020 Hempel World Cup Series in Enoshima are now open and not subject to a qualification process. by World Sailing Posted 15 Jun 00:27 PDT Melges IC37 at the NYYC Annual Regatta day 1 Melges IC37 at the NYYC Annual Regatta day 1 Tom Stark's RUSH takes on the event in style The Melges IC37 Fleet hit yet another milestone on Day 1 of the New York Yacht Club 165th Annual Regatta this afternoon, kicking off its second ever regatta since the Class's inception. by Melges IC37 Class Posted 14 Jun 21:02 PDT 165th New York Yacht Club Annual Regatta day 1 165th New York Yacht Club Annual Regatta day 1 Fortune favors the bold on a windy lap of Conanicut Island Boats designed to the Universal Rule weren't built to be sailed tentatively, or by tentative sailors. The smaller classes, in particular, were narrow with minimal freeboard and required determined, fearless sailors to get the most out of the design by Stuart Streuli Posted 14 Jun 18:40 PDT 2019 Marion Bermuda Race underway 2019 Marion Bermuda Race underway The fleet of 39 yachts is on its way to Bermuda The fleet of 39 Marion Bermuda yachts is on its way to Bermuda. 38 of the boats are in the Founders Division and one is a Classic yacht. The first start between the classicsTabor Boy and Spirit of Bermuda set the pace with an aggressive move by Spirit by Talbot Wilson Posted 14 Jun 18:00 PDT Yanmar Dragon Gold Cup overall Yanmar Dragon Gold Cup overall Pedro Andrade wins as racing cancelled on final day The final day of the Yanmar Dragon Gold Cup 2019 in Medemblik was a frustrating one as the wind refused to stabilise sufficiently to complete a race. From 11.00 to 14.30 the Committee made repeated attempts to get a race under way. by Fiona Brown Posted 14 Jun 16:12 PDT Finn World Masters overall Finn World Masters overall Vladimir Krutskikh wins third title Krutskikh began building a picket fence on Monday and carried on each day picking up first places in each and every race. by Robert Deaves Posted 14 Jun 14:55 PDT SailGP workout challenge for fitness fans SailGP workout challenge for fitness fans This spectator-friendly competition is the new frontier in high-performance sailing The workout demonstrates the immense levels of endurance SailGP's world-class athletes need during a competition, by recreating the moves that they undertake during a high-pressure 16-minute race. by Sail GP Posted 14 Jun 11:40 PDT New York Yacht Club Annual Regatta classics fleet New York Yacht Club Annual Regatta classics fleet 13 classic yachts lining up in two very competitive classes 13 classic yachts are registered for the season-opening 165th NYYC Annual Regatta this weekend, and they'll line up in two very competitive classes. by Bill Lynn Posted 14 Jun 09:44 PDT Puerto Sherry 52 Super Series Royal Cup preview Puerto Sherry 52 Super Series Royal Cup preview The eight teams competing will have raised their game Four seconds was the tiny margin that stood between Ergin Imre's Turkish-flagged Provezza and overall victory at last month's first 52 Super Series regatta of the season in Mahón, Menorca. by 52 Super Series Posted 14 Jun 07:41 PDT Marine Resources announces major rebranding Marine Resources announces major rebranding A fresh look for the International Marine Recruitment Specialist International marine recruitment specialist, Marine Resources, has announced the launch of a comprehensive rebranding, with a fresh look across the company, redefined values, and new client-friendly website. by Marine Resources Posted 14 Jun 05:00 PDT An Ausome Rolex Fastnet Team An Ausome Rolex Fastnet Team Autistic crew led by Lottie Harland and Alex Ahmann build up to the famous race We spoke to the team of autistic sailors, led by Lottie Harland and Alex Ahmann, who are building up to race Ausome-Lyra of London, a Swan 431 yacht, in the 2019 Rolex Fastnet Race, starting on 3rd August in Cowes. by Mark Jardine Posted 14 Jun 04:00 PDT Team USA Worlds wins TOTE Maritime Team Race Team USA Worlds wins TOTE Maritime Team Race 114 junior sailors ready to set sail in 27th International Optimist Regatta Dialing in the right combination of scores proved the secret to success for Team USA Worlds, who won the TOTE Maritime Team Racing Championships on Thursday. The Championships are one of a trio of events sailed this week out of the St. Thomas Yacht Club by Carol Bareuther Posted 13 Jun 19:52 PDT Barcolana, the largest regatta in the world Barcolana, the largest regatta in the world "The largest sailing race" with its 2689 boats 51 years ago, 47 yachts took part in the first edition of Barcolana. Held on the second Sunday of October every year, Barcolana became a Guinness World Record holder last February when it was recognised as "The largest sailing race" with its 2689 boats. by Barcolana Posted 13 Jun 17:51 PDT 165th Annual Regatta has strength in numbers 165th Annual Regatta has strength in numbers Large fleets in the IRC and PHRF divisions Rating rules have evolved significantly since nine yachts started—from anchor, with all sails except jibs set—a "Trial of Speed" on July 15, 1845, off Elysian Fields in Hoboken, N.J. by Stuart Streuli Posted 13 Jun 15:32 PDT Sailors reaching new heights at HP Camp Sailors reaching new heights at HP Camp Oakcliff crew pushed through extremely challenging conditions Sails reefed 50% of the time, raining 50% of the time, but sailors determined 100% of the time, the Oakcliff crew pushed through extremely challenging conditions in the Annapolis to Newport Race. by Oakcliff Sailing Posted 13 Jun 15:06 PDT Yanmar Dragon Gold Cup day 5 Yanmar Dragon Gold Cup day 5 Pedro Andrade consolidates lead on penultimate day The fifth race of the Yanmar Dragon Gold Cup was yet another heavy airs humdinger. With 18-22 knots average and gusts up to 27 knots, plus a punishing short chop, it was seat-of-the-pants stuff for even the most experienced crews. by Fiona Brown Posted 13 Jun 15:03 PDT Finn World Masters day 5 Finn World Masters day 5 Vladimir Krutskikh continues to clean up With five wins from five races, Vladimir Krutskikh, from Russia, is schooling the fleet at the Finn World Masters in Skovshoved, Denmark. Mike Maier, from Czech Republic, is second with Christoph Christen, from Switzerland in third. by Robert Deaves Posted 13 Jun 14:40 PDT Ullman Sails Long Beach Race Week preview Ullman Sails Long Beach Race Week preview Race, race, race - dance, dance, dance Excitement is building for this year's Ullman Sails Long Beach Race Week: the fiercest, funnest regatta on the West Coast! Ullman Sails LBRW is the favorite regatta for sailors who want to race, race, race and dance, dance, dance all weekend long! by Betsy Crowfoot Posted 13 Jun 14:09 PDT Return of the Swan American Regatta Return of the Swan American Regatta Some 13 Swans have entered the event Swan yachts will race as a single class, with a separate start and dedicated scoring under ORC. The best-placed Swan will be awarded the Swan American Challenge Trophy. by Nautor's Swan Posted 13 Jun 14:05 PDT Do day for Marion Bermuda racers Do day for Marion Bermuda racers Racers prepping for Friday's start When the race office at Beverly YC in Marion MA opened Thursday morning 12 of the 41 boats still had to do their final registration check-in and final paperwork. The rush was on. by Talbot Wilson Posted 13 Jun 13:11 PDT Kiwi Spirit - A family scratch boat Kiwi Spirit - A family scratch boat All set for the 2019 Marion Bermuda Race The Class 'A' boats in the 2019 Marion Bermuda Race hope that the new handicapping 'Anti-Bias' adjustment added to this edition of the race will give them a better chance of winning the Founders Trophy for first place on corrected time. by Talbot Wilson Posted 13 Jun 08:28 PDT Maiden's Kiwi girls on board for leg to Hawaii Maiden's Kiwi girls on board for leg to Hawaii The legendary boat has been in the City of Sails for a month What have these four Kiwi women got in common? A 38 year old mother of two; a much-travelled gourmet chef; a one-time shop-assistant, waitress and deckhand; and a New Zealand amateur golf rep, turned US Army sergeant, turned lawyer? by Libby Mudditt Posted 13 Jun 07:41 PDT The Rooster Brand Story The Rooster Brand Story 20 Years #InYourElement From humble beginnings to an insane global journey. You ain't heard a story like this before - This is what we do, this is what we have done, this is what we believe #InYourElement #RoosterKit by Rooster Posted 13 Jun 04:00 PDT Closure of Extreme Sailing Series Closure of Extreme Sailing Series OC Sport unable to reach a successful management-buy-out OC Sport, the international event organiser and rights holder which owns the Extreme Sailing Series™, has confirmed all operations for the global circuit have ceased after they were unable to reach a successful Management-Buy-Out. by Extreme Sailing Series Posted 13 Jun 01:19 PDT The French Revolution The French Revolution Meet the sailors hoping to bring some 'je ne sais quoi' to the next edition of The Ocean Race Since 1973, The Ocean Race has been the toughest test of a team in sport - and next edition, it's about to become even tougher. by Jonno Turner Posted 12 Jun 22:42 PDT 3 weeks to the SSYC Queen's Cup Race 3 weeks to the SSYC Queen's Cup Race Thursday morning starts early with a breakfast buffet Race week will be packed with events. It all kicks off on Wednesday June 26 with Caribbean Night featuring food from the islands, drink specials, and a steel drum Band. by South Shore Yacht Club Posted 12 Jun 15:10 PDT Yanmar Dragon Gold Cup day 4 Yanmar Dragon Gold Cup day 4 Torrential rain, big shifts, and a near-swamping The 93 strong International Dragon fleet had to face a rain storm of almost biblical proportions on the fourth day of the Yanmar Dragon Gold Cup 2019 in Medemblik, as race four of the six-race series was completed. by Fiona Brown Posted 12 Jun 14:35 PDT Finn World Masters day 4 Finn World Masters day 4 No racing on a mainly windless day Forecasting Danish weather seems to be a thankless task. While most forecasts showed strong winds, heavy rain and even the occasional thunderstorm, the reality was in stark contrast. by Robert Deaves Posted 12 Jun 09:40 PDT 2019 Marion Bermuda Race - Win and have fun 2019 Marion Bermuda Race - Win and have fun Steve Gordon setting sail with two goals in mind For Steve Gordon, the 22nd Marion Bermuda Race will be his first. Starting Friday (June 14) he will race his Alden 50 sloop 'Elena' in the 645 nautical mile 'Race to the Rock' with two goals in mind - win and have fun. by Talbot Wilson Posted 12 Jun 09:04 PDT Nations Trophy Mediterranean League Round 3 Nations Trophy Mediterranean League Round 3 Some 22 Swans took part in the one design racing at Rolex Giraglia inshore series Difficult weather conditions off Saint-Tropez did little to dampen the spirits of the Swan One Design fleet gathered for the third round of The Nations Trophy Mediterranean League 2019 held within the inshore series of the Rolex Giraglia. by The Nations Trophy Posted 12 Jun 06:03 PDT J Class debut at Superyacht Challenge Antigua J Class debut at Superyacht Challenge Antigua Five J Class expected for Superyacht Challenge Antigua The J Class has its roots in the oldest sporting race in the world, The America's Cup. In 1851, the Royal Yacht Squadron, Cowes, allowed the first overseas yacht to enter the annual 100 Guinea Cup race, and it was won by John Cox Stevens schooner America. by Louay Habib Posted 12 Jun 05:21 PDT Make 2019 count! Reusable rather than disposable Make 2019 count! Reusable rather than disposable What do Olympic gold medallist sailors use? If we all changed as many of the disposable items we use to reusable alternatives we'd make a huge impact on our sustainability. It's not just the products themselves, but the chemicals. It doesn't have to be all or nothing. by Gael Pawson Posted 12 Jun 01:00 PDT Yanmar Dragon Gold Cup day 3 Yanmar Dragon Gold Cup day 3 Pedro Andrade jumps into the lead As the regatta reached its mid-point, there were mixed fortunes for the leading teams on day three of the Yanmar Dragon Gold Cup 2019 in Medemblik. Going into the day Holland's Pieter Heerema, and Peter Gilmour sailing for Japan were at the top. by Fiona Brown Posted 11 Jun 21:31 PDT Finn World Masters day 2 Finn World Masters day 2 Perfect score for Vladimir Krutskikh Double Finn World Masters Champion, Vladimir Krutskikh, from Russia, has yet to put a foot wrong at the 2019 Finn World Masters in Skovshoved, Denmark with three races wins from three races. by Robert Deaves Posted 11 Jun 13:58 PDT America's Cup: Emirates Team NZ base handed over America's Cup: Emirates Team NZ base handed over The first key milestone has been reached on the project creating the stage for the 36th America's Cu The first key milestone has been reached on the project creating the stage for the 36th America's Cup in Auckland in 2021. by Chris Gregory, AucklandNZ.com Posted 11 Jun 13:09 PDT New York YC Annual Regatta attracts strong fleet New York YC Annual Regatta attracts strong fleet All classes will enjoy the traditional race around Conanicut Island The return of the Swan American Regatta and the inaugural season of racing in the new Melges IC37 fleet are two of the many reasons why the 165th edition of the New York Yacht Club Annual Regatta is seeing a significant upswing in entries. by Stuart Streuli Posted 11 Jun 12:08 PDT Globe 40: Round the World in Class 40 yachts Globe 40: Round the World in Class 40 yachts One of the original dreams inherent in any passion for the sea The Round the World is a founding myth, which goes far beyond the mere sporting context; it is an accomplishment, a quest for self-fulfilment in the discovery of others. by Sirius Evenments Posted 11 Jun 10:57 PDT