Not Dead... Not Dead... Australian Sailing's Lifetime Achievement Award goes to John McConaghy A terrific Statesman of yachting had Australian Sailing's Lifetime Achievement Award bestowed upon him on Friday night. In his acceptance speech, John McConaghy noted that usually they hand these out just before you departed. by John Curnow, Editor, Sail-World AUS Posted 20 Oct 14:00 PDT Joan joins Alexia for Transat Jacques Vabre 2019 Joan joins Alexia for Transat Jacques Vabre 2019 “I didn't choose Joan because she is a woman” The progress of equality in sailing can often resemble the turning of an oil tanker rather than a carbon fibre racing boat, but there are some new grounds for optimism at sea. by Media TJV 2019 Posted 20 Oct 11:14 PDT 47th St. Thomas International Regatta preview 47th St. Thomas International Regatta preview Get ready to STIR up the fun! Everyone is invited! STIR 2020 invites CSA (Caribbean Sailing Association-handicap rule), racing, cruising and bareboat classes; IRC; ORC; Multihull, Beach Cats and One-Design classes with a minimum length of 20 feet. by Carol Bareuther Posted 20 Oct 08:18 PDT Rolex Middle Sea Race - First 24 hours Rolex Middle Sea Race - First 24 hours The line honours leaders are now exiting the Strait of Messina on their way to Stromboli The Swan 42 out of Italy owned by Renzo Grotessi currently leads overall on IRC, followed by the French IRC52 Arobasa2 and the Cookson 50 Kuka 3. More in my update recapping the start, and following the boats through the Strait. by Nic Douglass Posted 20 Oct 07:38 PDT Epic Intercollegiate Offshore Regatta for J/crews Epic Intercollegiate Offshore Regatta for J/crews STC event hosted by Larchmont Yacht Club Initially established in the early 1970's by "The Corinthians" that ran the regatta until 1999, the collegiate offshore regatta was then picked up by Storm Trysail Club. by J/Boats Posted 20 Oct 05:45 PDT North Sails Weekly Debrief North Sails Weekly Debrief The Nations Trophy, Dragon 90th Anniversary, Sailing on repeat, Why the best choose Southern Spars Three podium sweeps, two world titles, and one European champion for North Sails clients in Palma at the Swan Mediterranean League Grand Finale. by North Sails Posted 20 Oct 04:00 PDT 10th Anniversary Catamarans Cup 2019 opens 10th Anniversary Catamarans Cup 2019 opens Stay tuned as the party starts now! Check-in took place in Alimos Marina followed by the opening ceremony where all the participants enjoyed a welcoming dinner. All teams were presented and the winners of the Best Crew Style were awarded. by Catamarans Cup International Regatta Posted 20 Oct 02:36 PDT 18ft Skiff Spring Championship Race 2 18ft Skiff Spring Championship Race 2 Another brilliant exhibition from the Noakesailing 18ft Skiff team The Noakesailing 18ft Skiff team of Sean Langman, Ed Powys and Nathan Edwards produced another brilliant exhibition to score their second consecutive win in Race 2 of the Australian 18 Footers League's Spring Championship on Sydney Harbour today. by Frank Quealey Posted 20 Oct 01:07 PDT Time-limited discounts at P&B Time-limited discounts at P&B Grab a bargain before it's too late! This autumn P&B are giving you some fantastic discounts on a huge range of sails and covers, hand built in the UK using the very latest in sail design technology and materials from the top manufacturers in the industry. by P&B Posted 20 Oct 01:00 PDT The Ocean Race: Building a team for a dream The Ocean Race: Building a team for a dream The Austrian Ocean Race Project has christened its VO65 'Sisi' Last week, the Austrian Ocean Race Project launched its campaign for The Ocean Race with the christening of its VO65 race boat at a ceremony in Portopiccolo, in the Gulf of Trieste in Italy. by The Ocean Race Posted 20 Oct 00:27 PDT Long Beach Yacht Club Campbell Cup Regatta day 1 Long Beach Yacht Club Campbell Cup Regatta day 1 Catapult and Blade II lead The Long Beach Yacht Club Campbell Cup Regatta got off to a late start today, but there was no holding back on the fun and spirited competition, in the 14th running of this treasured event. by Betsy (Crowfoot) Senescu Posted 19 Oct 23:33 PDT 2019 International Masters Regatta day 2 2019 International Masters Regatta day 2 Andy Roy leads Chuck Sinks by just two points It was moving day at the 2019 International Masters Regatta and the skippers are getting more comfortable making their homes on the scoresheet and moving in on their competitors. by Casey Allocco Posted 19 Oct 18:19 PDT 2019 Caribbean Sailing Week day 2 2019 Caribbean Sailing Week day 2 Commitment to regional collaboration The Caribbean regatta calendar and the support of management and participation of Caribbean Regattas was the central element of the presentations and discussions at today's session of the Caribbean Sailing Association (CSA) Conference. by Caribbean Sailing Association Posted 19 Oct 17:51 PDT Flo Rida to headline St. Maarten Heineken Regatta Flo Rida to headline St. Maarten Heineken Regatta Every year thousands of sailors and party goers make their way to the island Tramar Lacel Dillard (born September 16, 1979) known professionally as Flo Rida is an American rapper, singer, songwriter and composer from Carol City, Florida. by St. Maarten Heineken Regatta Posted 19 Oct 12:04 PDT Rolex Middle Sea Race sets off from Grand Harbour Rolex Middle Sea Race sets off from Grand Harbour The start is just the beginning of a challenge that is not meant to be easy A fleet of 113 yachts, separated into seven starts, were wafted on their way by a very gentle northerly breeze that sent cat's paws across the harbour, and left plenty of traps for the unsuspecting. by Rolex Middle Sea Race Posted 19 Oct 09:46 PDT Melges 24 Zane Yoder to host Pre-Regatta Clinic Melges 24 Zane Yoder to host Pre-Regatta Clinic Sailors beware, the regatta's new Bushwhacker machine will be dedicated, too Zane Yoder will host a Melges 24 Racing Clinic following Practice Racing on Pensacola Bay for the inaugural 'Bushwhacker Cup' (the Atlantic and Gulf Coast Championship). by Talbot Wilson Posted 19 Oct 09:27 PDT US Sailing press conference US Sailing press conference As direct hits go, think hiking till it hurts Rolling with yet another turn in the American scheme for Olympic sailing development, Erika Reineke found herself onstage in San Francisco last Wednesday relating to lessons learned in competition in Japan earlier in the year. by Kimball Livingston Posted 19 Oct 07:57 PDT Sailing Convention for Women on Feb. 1, 2020 Sailing Convention for Women on Feb. 1, 2020 Combines learning, camaraderie and fun in Corona del Mar, California Where do women sailors go to learn? The answer is a place where they can enjoy the camaraderie of other women sailors, learn from top instructors both on the water and in the classroom, and have plenty of fun. by Scott Croft Posted 19 Oct 06:45 PDT Soon time to share life on board MACIF Trimaran Soon time to share life on board MACIF Trimaran How has the trio prepared for this long stretch of cohabitation? The search for performance is a key phase in offshore racing, because it is both the goal and the guideline. For the Brest Atlantiques, knowing how to live together will be essential. by Trimaran MACIF Posted 19 Oct 03:37 PDT Transat Jacques Vabre 10-day countdown Transat Jacques Vabre 10-day countdown All bar one of the 60 boats now in the Bassin Paul Vatine The countdown to the start of the 14th edition of the Transat Jacques Vabre Normandie Le Havre - the world's longest and toughest two-handed transatlantic sailing race - officially started on Friday. by Soazig Guého Posted 18 Oct 23:26 PDT 2019 Caribbean Sailing Week day 1 2019 Caribbean Sailing Week day 1 Thrills and spills on the water, discussions in the conference room The first day of Caribbean Sailing Week at Antigua Yacht Club wrapped up on two fronts this afternoon 18 October 2019: namely a productive day in the conference room, with a range of discussions taking place by Caribbean Sailing Association Posted 18 Oct 23:00 PDT 2019 International Masters Regatta day 1 2019 International Masters Regatta day 1 Andy Roy comes out on top after competitive first day The 2019 International Masters Regatta got off to an entertaining start today. After a slight course adjustment to the south and the first race of the weekend, the sailors and their crews were gifted an extra-long lunch break with a view. by Casey Allocco Posted 18 Oct 22:43 PDT 2019 2.4 mR Class World Championship overall 2019 2.4 mR Class World Championship overall A week of very rough weather at Yacht Club Italiano The worlds of the small metre class ended today after a week of very rough weather. A female podium, two women among the first three. England's Megan Pascoe dominated with a perfect week, second was Finland's Marko Dahlberg and third Fia Fjelddahl by Yacht Club Italiano Posted 18 Oct 22:33 PDT America's Cup: AC75 Skiffs vs Scows - who's right? America's Cup: AC75 Skiffs vs Scows - who's right? The four AC75's yachts now launched fall into one of two categories - the Skiffs and Scows. In the past day, two of the recently launched America's Cup teams have released images of their first AC75's sailing, and foiling. The four AC75's yachts now launched fall into two categories - the Skiffs and Scows. by Richard Gladwell Sail-World NZ Posted 18 Oct 15:37 PDT 40th Rolex Middle Sea Race kicks off tomorrow 40th Rolex Middle Sea Race kicks off tomorrow A fleet of 113 yachts expected to depart from Grand Harbour The crowds lining the bastions of the fortified city, cheering the yachts on their way, will add to the highly-charged atmosphere. Every participating crew is looking forward to taking on one the world's great 600 mile classic offshore races. by Rolex Middle Sea Race Posted 18 Oct 12:56 PDT Take-off! INEOS TEAM UK's AC75 takes flight Take-off! INEOS TEAM UK's AC75 takes flight Video of Britannia foiling on the waters off their Portsmouth base The British team for the 36th America's Cup, Sir Ben Ainslie's INEOS TEAM UK have been enjoying their first week of foiling on Britannia in the waters off their Portsmouth base. by Editor Posted 18 Oct 10:38 PDT First race for the Sun Fast 3300 First race for the Sun Fast 3300 The AYC 24-hour Double-Handed Distance Race This dynamic duo just finished up the very first race for the Sun Fast 3300 here in North America. The AYC 24-hour Double-Handed Distance Race took place a few weeks back here in Annapolis. by Jeanneau America Posted 18 Oct 08:04 PDT What it takes to win the Newport Bermuda Race What it takes to win the Newport Bermuda Race Performance Seminars with ocean-racing expert Peter Isler As the Official Performance Partner, North Sails is hosting Performance Seminars with ocean-racing expert Peter Isler, Race Meteorologist Chris Bedford, and local North Sails experts, to help you prepare for the Newport Bermuda Race. by Bermuda Race Posted 18 Oct 07:48 PDT Marine Resources job updates Marine Resources job updates The latest jobs in the marine industry Marine Resources specialises in filling job vacancies within the Leisure Marine Industry. We have a variety of recruitment services to suit all types of marine employer. by Marine Resources Posted 18 Oct 07:28 PDT The Transat welcomes CIC as Title Partner The Transat welcomes CIC as Title Partner For the 60th anniversary edition The race, which is owned and organised by OC Sport Pen Duick, the French subsidiary of international event organiser OC Sport, now officially becomes "The Transat CIC" for the 2020 and 2024 editions. by The Transat CIC Posted 18 Oct 06:00 PDT Huge 2019 Rolex Sydney Hobart Yacht Race fleet Huge 2019 Rolex Sydney Hobart Yacht Race fleet One week until close of entries A total of 157 entries have been received one week out from close of entries for the Rolex Sydney Hobart Yacht Race - and, in addition to a smattering of international entrants, nearly half the field is made up of yachts representing Australian states by Di Pearson, RSHYR media Posted 17 Oct 21:32 PDT The Kitchen Maker-Caesarstone set for big season The Kitchen Maker-Caesarstone set for big season Off to an impressive start in Sydney Harbour Since the young The Kitchen Maker-Caesarstone team of Jordan Girdis, Lachlan Doyle and Tom Quigley came together last year, their progress in the highly-competitive Australian 18 Footers League fleet has been spectacular by Frank Quealey Posted 17 Oct 19:14 PDT 2019 Rolex Middle Sea Race weather watch 2019 Rolex Middle Sea Race weather watch Less than 48 hours to the start of the 40th Rolex Middle Sea Race Less than 48 hours to the start of the 40th Rolex Middle Sea Race and the marinas surrounding the Royal Malta Yacht Club in Ta' Xbiex are full of yachts flying the event battle flag, signifying their participation by Rolex Middle Sea Race Posted 17 Oct 15:46 PDT RS Aeros at the Puget Sound Sailing Championships RS Aeros at the Puget Sound Sailing Championships 24 RS Aeros took to the water in Seattle 24 RS Aeros took to the water in Seattle for the Puget Sound Sailing Championships. This is the local championship regatta for small sail boats and this year included RS Aeros, J24s and Tasars. by RS Aero Class Association Posted 17 Oct 09:39 PDT Itajaí returns as host city for The Ocean Race Itajaí returns as host city for The Ocean Race Brazilian city to host fleet in 2021-22 edition The Ocean Race 2021-22 will stop in Itajaí, Brazil, marking the fourth consecutive time the city on the Santa Catarina coastline will host the iconic event. by The Ocean Race Posted 17 Oct 09:18 PDT America's Cup: INEOS Team UK foiling images America's Cup: INEOS Team UK foiling images INEOS Team UK have released a video which has some brief sequences of their first AC75 shown foiling It would seem that the AC75 went sailing on October 15 (the day before this video was posted). The boat is sailing on a single foil confirming that she is sailing unassisted/or towed. by Sail-World.com/NZ Posted 17 Oct 06:01 PDT Star Sailors League Gold Cup preview Star Sailors League Gold Cup preview Big guns from Finland, Uruguay, Australia, Lithuania, Argentina sign up for SSL Gold Cup In April the Star Sailors League, that culminates in the SSL Finals in Nassau every December to crown its annual 'star of the sailing world', announced a new giant international sailing competition: the SSL Gold Cup. by Rachele Vitello Posted 17 Oct 03:59 PDT 2023 Ocean Globe Race - Preview 2023 Ocean Globe Race - Preview Four alternate designs approved, Notice of Race amendments agreed with entrants Hundreds of sailors and many yacht clubs have become excited at the prospect of becoming involved, and commitments to enter now outweigh available places with sailors from France, Finland and the UK dominating the list. by Don McIntyre Posted 17 Oct 03:14 PDT 130 superyachts register for America's Cup events 130 superyachts register for America's Cup events Overflow arrangements being put in place as more details released of regattas and events Despite earlier media reports to the contrary, 130 superyachts have registered an interest in attending the America's Cup events in Auckland in 2020-2021. All 73 berths have been booked with a deposit of one month's rental paid by Richard Gladwell, Sail-World NZ Posted 17 Oct 02:40 PDT 2019 ANOC World Beach Games 2019 ANOC World Beach Games Golden Gruber grabs victory in kitefoiling nailbiter Former world and European champion Florian Gruber (GER) won two consecutive races in the final to become the first men's Kitefoil Racing ANOC World Beach Games champion. by Ian MacKinnon Posted 17 Oct 00:42 PDT