A perfect day of winter racing A perfect day of winter racing Sail-World's US Editor tells of a magical day enabled by great teamwork The roads were icy, but far less treacherous than I feared as I eased onto I-5, my car aimed at Seattle's Shilshole Bay Marina. Amazingly, this motif of the day exceeding expectations continued throughout our team's 2022 Duwamish Head Race. by David Schmidt Posted 18 Jan 08:00 PST 100th Australian 18 Footers Championship 100th Australian 18 Footers Championship A good opportunity to reflect on its history and acknowledge the contributions of designers With the 100th Australian 18 footers Championship scheduled to be sailed on Sydney Harbour from February 5 to 13, it's a good opportunity to reflect on its history and acknowledge the contributions of designers, builders and competitors from NSW. by Frank Quealey Posted 18 Jan 23:31 PST VX One Midwinters at Pensacola overall VX One Midwinters at Pensacola overall Chris Alexander's 'Counterproductive' wins VX One Class President Chris Alexander from Gulfport MS Yacht Club held on to third place by the skin of his teeth in the final race of the final day to win the VX One Midwinter Championship and Winter Series #2 at Pensacola Yacht Club. by Talbot Wilson Posted 18 Jan 22:59 PST RORC Transatlantic Race: L4 Trifork finishes RORC Transatlantic Race: L4 Trifork finishes An elapsed time of 9 days 10 hrs 27 mins for the modified Volvo 70 At sunset on the tenth day of the RORC Transatlantic Race, the modified Volvo 70 L4 Trifork (DEN) finished the RORC Transatlantic Race in an elapsed time of 9 days 10 hrs 27 mins and 58 secs. by Louay Habib Posted 18 Jan 08:33 PST Interview with Marine Resources CEO and Founder Interview with Marine Resources CEO and Founder James Ward talks about the dramatic shift in the jobs market The marine industry has boomed since the pandemic as more people discover the benefits of being out on the water, leading to dramatic shift in the jobs market. by Mark Jardine Posted 18 Jan 05:00 PST Jack Fenwick joins RS Sailing Jack Fenwick joins RS Sailing As RS21 Class Manager! It's been a few weeks since I started working for RS Sailing and six years since I joined the RYA before that. Not believing in taking time off between roles, I had 14 hours between jobs before diving straight into the new position. by Jack Fenwick, RS21 Class Manager Posted 18 Jan 01:55 PST 2022 West Marine US Open Sailing Series overall 2022 West Marine US Open Sailing Series overall McCann, Meek, and Casellas take first places The first event of the West Marine US Open Sailing Series wrapped today, completing six races in a wide range of conditions. Lauderdale Yacht Club welcomed 135 sailors in the three ILCA classes - ILCA 4, 6, and 7. by US Sailing Posted 17 Jan 19:22 PST RORC Transatlantic Race: Battle on for overall win RORC Transatlantic Race: Battle on for overall win 1 teams are still racing in the Atlantic to claim the RORC Transatlantic Race Trophy On the tenth day of the RORC Transatlantic Race, 21 teams are still racing in the Atlantic for the overall win and to claim the RORC Transatlantic Race Trophy. by Louay Habib Posted 17 Jan 16:43 PST 2021: The Data Is In 2021: The Data Is In The push towards data-driven performance enhancement rolls on Every year the push towards data-driven performance enhancement rolls on. More sailors get dialled-in to more data inputs, and the gap widens between those adopting smarter race tactics & training practises and those left behind. by Cyclops Marine Posted 17 Jan 08:30 PST New Innovative Rooster Tech Sweater New Innovative Rooster Tech Sweater Hooded full zip sweater with TPU bonded mid layer for added wind-resistance Hooded full zip sweater with TPU bonded mid layer for added wind-resistance. The perfect mid layer for on land and on the water! A durable top serving as a dual purpose sweater/jacket due to its windproof and shower-resistant qualities. by Rooster Posted 17 Jan 07:41 PST 12th Monaco Optimist Team Race overall 12th Monaco Optimist Team Race overall The regatta has been a reference for international sailors in this discipline since 2010 They did it - after their victory in 2020, the American national team clinched another win at the 12th Monaco Optimist Team Race that saw 60 young sailors out on the water from 15 nations. by Isabelle Andrieux Posted 17 Jan 07:28 PST Newport Bermuda Race announces new sponsor Newport Bermuda Race announces new sponsor LRSE is serious about safety and believes that safety must come first for offshore sailors Based in Tiverton, R.I., LRSE offers equipment pick-up and delivery services across the Northeast and has played a key role in providing safety equipment and inspection services to Newport Bermuda Race competitors for decades. by Newport Bermuda Race Posted 17 Jan 06:16 PST Comanche's RORC Transatlantic Race video Comanche's RORC Transatlantic Race video After seting a new race record for the 3,000nm race from Lanzarote to Grenada The 30.48m (100ft) VPLP Design/Verdier Maxi Comanche, skippered by Mitch Booth, took Monohull Line Honours in the 2022 RORC Transatlantic Race, winning the magnificent IMA Trophy. by Louay Habib Posted 17 Jan 04:17 PST 2022 Key West Southernmost Regatta is back 2022 Key West Southernmost Regatta is back The boats are tuned. The race committee is ready. A strong contingent of J/111s, Melges 24s, J/70s, and ORC boats are waiting at the docks in Key West. It's the eve of the Southernmost Regatta. by Hannah Noll Posted 17 Jan 03:38 PST At the front of the fleet. At the front of the fleet. Handy position to be in. no matter whether it is icy pole sticks in a drain, or ocean racers at sea. Handy position to be in, no matter whether it is icy pole sticks in a drain, or Grand Prix boats out in the big blue. Since my last ditty, I noticed that three podiums in the one race were all powered by North Sails... by John Curnow, Editor, Sail-World AUS Posted 16 Jan 13:00 PST Comanche sets RORC Transatlantic Race record Comanche sets RORC Transatlantic Race record Winning the magnificent IMA Trophy The 30.48m (100ft) VPLP Design/Verdier Maxi Comanche, skippered by Mitch Booth, has taken Monohull Line Honours in the 2022 RORC Transatlantic Race, winning the magnificent IMA Trophy. by Louay Habib Posted 16 Jan 11:57 PST VX One Midwinters at Pensacola days 1 & 2 VX One Midwinters at Pensacola days 1 & 2 Lots of splashes Saturday on Pensacola Bay 2021-22 Winter Series #2 [WS#2] — started with lots of splashes Saturday on Pensacola Bay. The first leeward leg of race #1 saw five boats turn turtle and then on the final run to their finish two more went over. by Talbot Wilson Posted 16 Jan 11:21 PST The dream builders The dream builders Putting together all of the building blocks for a successful Vendée Globe project Putting together all of the building blocks which form a successful Vendée Globe project is a seemingly endless task. by Vendee Globe Posted 16 Jan 02:53 PST Comanche takes Monohull Line Honours Comanche takes Monohull Line Honours Winning the magnificent IMA Trophy and setting a new RORC Transatlantic Race record Comanche (CAY) - the 30.48m (100ft) VPLP Design/Verdier Maxi, skippered by Mitch Booth (AUS), has taken Monohull Line Honours in the 2022 RORC Transatlantic Race - crossing the Grenada finish line off Camper and Nicholsons Port Louis Marina. by Louay Habib Posted 16 Jan 01:29 PST All systems go for the Fireball Worlds in Ireland All systems go for the Fireball Worlds in Ireland To be held at Lough Derg Yacht Club, Dromineer in August With the publication of the Notice of Race and the opening of the online entry system it's all systems go for the Fireball World Championship at Lough Derg Yacht Club, Dromineer in August. by Frank Miller Posted 16 Jan 00:49 PST 18ft Skiff NSW Championship in Sydney race 6 18ft Skiff NSW Championship in Sydney race 6 A third race win in the series for the Tech2 team The third race win of the NSW 18ft Skiff Championship to the Tech2 team of Jack Macartney, Charlie Wyatt and Lewis Brake, in Race 6 on Sydney Harbour today, puts it into the equal lead of the series with just two more races to be sailed. by Frank Quealey Posted 15 Jan 23:33 PST Marine Auctions January Online Auction Marine Auctions January Online Auction Commencing on Friday 21st January and ending on Thursday 27th January The bidding for this Online Auction will commence on Friday 21st January and will end on Thursday 27th January at 2.00 pm AEST. by Marine Auctions Posted 15 Jan 22:24 PST RS Aero East Coast Championship 2022 day 2 RS Aero East Coast Championship 2022 day 2 Being held at the RPAYC on Sydney's Pittwater There was a mixed bag of conditions for Day 2 of the RS Aero East Coast Championship being held at the Royal Prince Alfred Yacht Club this weekend on Sydney's Pittwater. by Bow Caddy Media Posted 15 Jan 21:07 PST The Ocean Race - One year to go! The Ocean Race - One year to go! Leg one of The Ocean Race 2022-23 will start on January 15, 2023 Leg one of The Ocean Race 2022-23 will start on January 15, 2023, from Alicante, Spain. by The Ocean Race Posted 15 Jan 17:59 PST Colligo Marine Snatch Blocks Colligo Marine Snatch Blocks Extremely lightweight and strong static blocks for high load, low travel situations Colligo Soft Snatch Blocks are extremely lightweight and strong static blocks for high load, low travel situations or low load, high travel situations. by Colligo Marine Posted 15 Jan 14:51 PST The Southernmost Regatta Key West preview The Southernmost Regatta Key West preview On the picturesque blue waters of Key West, FL The inaugural Southernmost Regatta, powered by Sailing Inc., is next week! Imagine being in gorgeous, sunny, Key West, watching sunsets, chatting with friends we haven't seen in months, and enjoy five days of awesome sailing in the aquamarine waters. by J/Boats Posted 15 Jan 14:14 PST Nantucket J/70 Summer Open announcement Nantucket J/70 Summer Open announcement The inaugural Nantucket regatta to take place from June 17th to 19th The Great Harbor Yacht Club on Nantucket is proud to announce the inaugural Nantucket J/70 Summer Open Regatta to take place from June 17th to 19th, 2022. by J/Boats Posted 15 Jan 13:02 PST Be race ready - N2E 74 - Seminars scheduled Be race ready - N2E 74 - Seminars scheduled NOSA is once again going all out in preparation for the annual race As we enter into our 75th year, NOSA is once again going all out in preparation for the annual Newport to Ensenada International Yacht Race, which sails April 22, 2022. by Newport Ocean Sailing Association Posted 15 Jan 11:54 PST Multihull Line Honours in RORC Transatlantic Race Multihull Line Honours in RORC Transatlantic Race Multi70 Maserati crosses the finish line first in Grenada Giovanni Soldini's Multi70 Maserati has taken Multihull Line Honours in the RORC Transatlantic Race, crossing the finish line outside Camper & Nicholsons Port Louis Marina in Grenada at 05:51:41 UTC on Saturday 15th January (Corrected: 6d 18h 51m 41s). by Louay Habib Posted 15 Jan 11:28 PST J's sweep SORC Lauderdale to Key West Race J's sweep SORC Lauderdale to Key West Race The third race in the Islands in the Stream Series The third race in the SORC Islands in the Stream Series - the Storm Trysail Club's Fort Lauderdale to Key West Race - started January 5th, 2022. by J/Boats Posted 15 Jan 10:45 PST Maiden sets sail on three-year world tour Maiden sets sail on three-year world tour All-female crew departs from Dubai Maiden's eagerly awaited departure on the 2021-2024 World Tour took place today when the iconic yacht left the Dubai Offshore Sailing Club on her 90,000nm journey, skippered by the legendary Marie-Claude Kieffer Heys. by The Maiden Factor Posted 15 Jan 04:11 PST RS Sailing share teaser of the brand new RS Toura RS Sailing share teaser of the brand new RS Toura Coming soon! The new adventure cruising / training dinghy Coming soon! The new adventure cruising / training dinghy. by RS Sailing Posted 15 Jan 00:30 PST Maserati takes Multihull Line Honours Maserati takes Multihull Line Honours After intense battle in the RORC Transatlantic Race After an intense Atlantic battle, Giovanni Soldini's Multi70 (ITA) Maserati has crossed the finish line first in the 8th edition of the RORC Transatlantic Race, finishing at 05:51:41 UTC in Grenada on Saturday 15 January to take Multihull Line Honours. by Louay Habib Posted 15 Jan 00:23 PST 2022 International WASZP Class Membership 2022 International WASZP Class Membership The IWCM is an important part of the WASZP community and culture It is time to renew your 2022 International WASZP Class Membership, WASZP has worked hard to provide significant value for our International Class Members. In 2022 we will be providing over $AU100 value to our members for $AU99. by Marc Ablett Posted 14 Jan 23:08 PST 2022 West Marine US Open Sailing Series kicks off 2022 West Marine US Open Sailing Series kicks off US Sailing and Lauderdale YC will welcome 133 competitors in the ILCA classes US Sailing and Lauderdale Yacht Club will welcome 133 competitors in the ILCA classes January 15 -17 for the first stop on the 2022 West Marine US Open Sailing Series. by US Sailing Posted 14 Jan 17:37 PST Monaco Optimist Team Race day 1 Monaco Optimist Team Race day 1 Americans take the lead in this 12th edition of the event The 12th Monaco Optimist Team Race, an international regatta for the team racing elite in this class kicked off today, organised by Yacht Club de Monaco with support from FxPro, Eventica, Fonbet, technical clothing supplier Slam and boatyard Erplast. by Isabelle Andrieux Posted 14 Jan 13:55 PST Inside Melges: The January Issue Inside Melges: The January Issue New Year, new boats! It's a new season for sailing! Melges starts 2022 with new boats coming out of the shop daily. We're actively building a new A Scow, many new MCs, C Scows, X Boats, and more than 200 Melges 15s at our headquarters in Zenda, WI. by Melges Performance Sailboats Posted 14 Jan 12:33 PST Islands Race to be first offshore race of the year Islands Race to be first offshore race of the year In Southern California this February The Islands Race, a 142 nautical mile race around Catalina and San Clemente Islands hosted by San Diego Yacht Club and Newport Harbor Yacht Club, returns on February 25-26, making it the first offshore race of the year in Southern California. by San Diego Yacht Club Posted 14 Jan 12:08 PST Current holders battle it out double-handed Current holders battle it out double-handed News from the smallest boat in the RORC Transatlantic Race One of the top offshore yachts in the UK is currently Mid-Atlantic vying for a top spot in the most competitive international fleet to race the Atlantic possibly ever and they just have two persons aboard. by Kate Cope Posted 14 Jan 11:58 PST RORC Transatlantic Race Day 7 - Multihull action RORC Transatlantic Race Day 7 - Multihull action On the morning of the seventh day of the RORC Transatlantic Race news in from PowerPlay and Argo con At dawn in Grenada on Saturday 15th January, a grandstand multihull finish is expected at Camper & Nicholsons Port Louis Marina. The wounded beast Maserati is in third. Comanche is under 900 miles from Grenada and odds on for a new monohull race record. by Louay Habib Posted 14 Jan 07:02 PST