Charles Ritt on the 2022 Lemon Drop Regatta Charles Ritt on the 2022 Lemon Drop Regatta An interview with Charles Ritt on the 2022 Lemon Drop Regatta I checked in with Charles Ritt, regatta chairman of the Englewood Sailing Association's Lemon Drop Regatta, via email, to learn more about this warm-water One Design event. by David Schmidt Posted 7 Dec 08:00 PST Zhik's new multi-purpose breathable PFD Zhik's new multi-purpose breathable PFD So light it barely feels like you are wearing it Zhik's new ultra lightweight, breathable PFD is an ergonomically profiled buoyancy vest, which is so light it barely feels like you are wearing it. by Zhik Posted 8 Dec 22:40 PST 2022 Star South American Championship Day 1 2022 Star South American Championship Day 1 Two perfect races in Buenos Aires, Argentina The 2022 Star South American Championship has started Thursday and will end on Sunday December 11th in Buenos Aires, Argentina, organized by the Yacht Club Argentino at the Dársena Norte with the International Star Class Yacht Racing Association. by Rachele Vitello Posted 8 Dec 22:06 PST 44Cup Oman Day 1 44Cup Oman Day 1 Team Nika back on form After a light World Championship back in October in Portorož, Slovenia, the nine teams competing today off Muscat's Al Mouj Marina at the 44Cup Oman were well dialled in for the opening day of the 2022 44Cup's grand finale. by 44Cup Posted 8 Dec 21:52 PST Windpowered landspeed record attempt this weekend Windpowered landspeed record attempt this weekend Emirates Team NZ is under time pressure to better the the current wind powered landspeed record mark With weather conditions at South Australia's Lake Gairdner finally improving, pilot Glenn Ashby is preparing take a crack at the world mark of 202.9kph this weekend. SailGP and America's Cup Chief Umpire Richard Slater will oversee the record attempt. by Newshub/AM Show Posted 8 Dec 19:40 PST NYYC American Magic partners with Garmin NYYC American Magic partners with Garmin As the Official Supplier of Marine Electronics NYYC American Magic is pleased to announce Garmin, the world's most innovative and recognized marine electronics manufacturer, as the Official Supplier of Marine Electronics to support American Magic's preparations for their 37th America's Cup challenge. by American Magic Posted 8 Dec 16:25 PST Shirley Robertson talks with Tom Slingsby Shirley Robertson talks with Tom Slingsby Tom Slingsby: "I said right then and there that I want to be a part of this arena." Tom Slingsby: "I was getting yelled at by Russell Coutts, and I still remember sitting there thinking 'I can't believe I'm sitting there with these legends, Grant Simmer, Jimmy (Spithill), Ben Ainslie, Russell Coutts', I remember I was really in awe!" by Shirley Robertson Posted 8 Dec 16:09 PST West Coast's Sailing Convention for Women returns West Coast's Sailing Convention for Women returns BoatUS has sponsored the event for nearly three decades After a Covid hiatus the Sailing Convention for Women is back with full sails and expanded learning opportunities and slated for Saturday, April 1, 2023. by Scott Croft Posted 8 Dec 11:09 PST VMG and Tack Loss: New Training Tools from Vakaros VMG and Tack Loss: New Training Tools from Vakaros Racing data at your fingertips from Vakaros As sailors, we're always asking questions when we're on the water. Do we have the right sail configuration? Is this mode really faster in the current conditions? That tack felt good, but was it? by Vakaros Posted 8 Dec 06:00 PST Doyle Sails SailGP F50 new luggage range Doyle Sails SailGP F50 new luggage range Doyle Sails have released the SailGP F50 range of luggage in collaboration with the SailGP League Doyle Sails have released a new and unique luggage range in collaboration with SailGP League, making the ideal Christmas gift. Made from repurposed high-performance Doyle Sails, used by the top professional sailors competing in SailGP F50's in Season 1. by Doyle Sails Posted 8 Dec 03:05 PST Meet the 29er Fleet: 2022 Women's World Champions Meet the 29er Fleet: 2022 Women's World Champions Interview with Spanish sisters Paula and Isabel Laiseca This week we meet 2022 Women's World Champions - Spanish sisters Paula and Isabel Laiseca. by International 29er Class Posted 8 Dec 02:05 PST Cup Spy Dec 7: INEOS tow tests - sail next week Cup Spy Dec 7: INEOS tow tests - sail next week INEOS Britannia ventured out on the water for another towing test, they hope to sail next week INEOS Britannia conducted a five hour, ten tow testing session off Mallorca, Palma. Luna Rossa Prada Pirelli, the Italian challenger had a useful test sailing session in winds of up to 12kts off Cagliari, Sardinia. Top Kiwi coach joins Luna Rossa. by Richard Gladwell/Sail-world.com/nz Posted 8 Dec 00:57 PST SailGP announces ITM as title partner of NZ events SailGP announces ITM as title partner of NZ events Joining a suite of established partners behind next summer's event With only 100 days to go until the inaugural New Zealand Sail Grand Prix, SailGP today announced a multi-year, national partnership with iconic Kiwi brand ITM. by SailGP Posted 7 Dec 17:19 PST Best of the Best Regatta 2022 at Nassau, Bahamas Best of the Best Regatta 2022 at Nassau, Bahamas Stefan Knowles wins Triple Crown This year's Best of the Best Bahamian wooden racing sloop regatta was sailed on Dec 4th in windy, challenging conditions. The regatta is the year-end culmination of many local regattas sailed throughout the island nation of the Bahamas during the year. by Jan Pehrson Posted 7 Dec 16:04 PST Henri-Lloyd GORE-TEX Sale ends tomorrow Henri-Lloyd GORE-TEX Sale ends tomorrow Simply enter the code GORE20 at checkout Hurry! You only have until tomorrow at midnight to save 20% OFF Henri-Lloyd's high performing, 100% waterproof, windproof and breathable GORE-TEX products. Simply enter the code GORE20 at checkout. by Henri-Lloyd Posted 7 Dec 11:13 PST Strong line-up for second IMA Maxi Europeans Strong line-up for second IMA Maxi Europeans Taking place again as part of Tre Golfi Sailing Week 2023 The second edition of the International Maxi Association's Maxi European Championship is to take place again as part of Tre Golfi Sailing Week, out of Sorrento's Marina Piccola. by James Boyd / International Maxi Association Posted 7 Dec 08:45 PST Caribbean Foiling Championships wind conditions Caribbean Foiling Championships wind conditions Despite the abnormal forecast, the intention is to race Unusual pattern shifts in the atmosphere are causing a slow-moving storm that will set up in the Central Atlantic. Coming from a combination of sub-seasonal climate signals that have not been seen since 2010. by Caribbean Foiling Championships Posted 7 Dec 08:28 PST World Match Racing Tour Final skippers confirmed World Match Racing Tour Final skippers confirmed Ten teams set to battle it out on Sydney Harbour The line-up for the World Match Racing Tour Final 2022 has been confirmed, with 10 teams invited for the inaugural Tour event to be sailed on Sydney Harbour. by CYCA Posted 7 Dec 01:29 PST Cup Spy Dec 6: Italy and USA back into training Cup Spy Dec 6: Italy and USA back into training Two teams got back into training for the 2024 America's Cup on Tuesday, in Pensacola and Cagliari. Two teams got back into training for the 37th America's Cup on Tuesday. Luna Rossa and American Magic sailed in light winds in Cagliari and Pensacola respectively. The US team had an 80% dry tack/gybe percentage. The Italians focused on flight control. by Richard Gladwell/Sail-world.com/nz Posted 6 Dec 16:23 PST Registration for N2E 2023 is open Registration for N2E 2023 is open NOSA is re-focusing on its distance racing heritage and will have only two courses The Newport Ocean Sailing Association announces that online registration is open for the 75th Newport to Ensenada International Yacht Race. The iconic coastal race will start off the Balboa Pier on April 28, 2023. by Newport Ocean Sailing Association Posted 6 Dec 11:32 PST 2022 Caribbean Foiling Championships preview 2022 Caribbean Foiling Championships preview Last year local rider Julien Quentel set a new record of 1h 12m 17s On December 11 (2022), the Around the Island Race will take place (weather permitting), closing the three-day foil competition the Caribbean Foiling Championships - St. Martin edition. by Caribbean Foiling Championships Posted 6 Dec 10:25 PST Jeri Wingfoil Cup in Jericoacoara, Brazil Jeri Wingfoil Cup in Jericoacoara, Brazil Athletes are registered to participate in competition in Wing Race, Wave & Freestyle Jericoacoara Beach, known internationally for its natural beauty and for offering exclusive weather conditions for lovers of water sports, will be the stage for the first time for the "Jeri Wingfoil Cup". by Jeri Wingfoil Cup Posted 6 Dec 08:58 PST Marine Resources latest jobs Marine Resources latest jobs The latest marine opportunities Take the next step on your career journey with one of our incredible opportunities from across the marine sector. Whether you're joining us at entry level or late in your career, our latest job roles cater to all abilities and backgrounds. by Marine Resources Posted 6 Dec 08:24 PST Goblin Mode, Moth Worlds, AC news, offshore racing Goblin Mode, Moth Worlds, AC news, offshore racing David Schmidt looks at the racing reports across North America Mornings dawn late these days at 48.75 degrees north latitude, and yesterday morning I found myself — in between espresso shots — going extra deep on the headlines. Apparently Oxford had selected “goblin mode” as their word of the year. by David Schmidt Posted 6 Dec 08:00 PST 2022 SOLAS Big Boat Challenge 2022 SOLAS Big Boat Challenge Wins for Andoo Comanche and Willow The John Winning Jr-skippered maxi yacht, Andoo Comanche, produced a masterclass of high-speed sailing to win Line Honours in the SOLAS Big Boat Challenge on Sydney Harbour today. by Rupert Guinness Posted 5 Dec 22:00 PST Project Landspeed: World record mark within reach Project Landspeed: World record mark within reach Horonuku has hit over 200km/h on Lake Gairdner in just a 20kt breeze - onboard video After what has seemed like endless weather delays over the past couple of months, finally Horonuku got to stretch its legs on a dry Lake Gairdner with breeze that is edging closer into the required zone for world record attempts. by Emirates Team NZ Posted 5 Dec 15:20 PST World Sailing confirms Olympic class regatta dates World Sailing confirms Olympic class regatta dates Competition dates for 2023 and 2024 confirmed World Sailing and four of the leading Olympic class regattas have confirmed competition dates for 2023 and 2024 and announced a commitment for greater collaboration across the sport with the ambition of delivering benefits for event organisers. by World Sailing Posted 5 Dec 11:58 PST Kiel Week under World Cup banner again from 2023 Kiel Week under World Cup banner again from 2023 World Sailing extends partnership with Olympic Regattas In future, the regatta organisers and World Sailing want to coordinate dates and general conditions such as training opportunities to make it easier for the world's best athletes to take part in the entire series. by Kiel Week Posted 5 Dec 06:31 PST TOR and Archwey partner to tackle marine plastic TOR and Archwey partner to tackle marine plastic Inspiring action to combat plastic pollution in the seas The Ocean Race, the world's toughest test of a team in sport, and sustainable materials specialist Archwey, are today announcing a new partnership to inspire action to combat plastic pollution in the seas. by The Ocean Race Posted 5 Dec 05:42 PST GryphonSolo2 - Steaming along on Leg 5 GryphonSolo2 - Steaming along on Leg 5 Deep in the South Pacific after a week at sea Time for another scintillating report from the good ship GS2 deep in the South Pacific after a week at sea in Leg 5 of the Globe40 RTW race from Tahiti to Cape Horn. by Joe Harris, GryphonSolo2 Posted 5 Dec 05:32 PST Do you know your rig limits? Do you know your rig limits? Avoid rig failure and sail safely & efficiently with new smart device Avoid rig failure and sail safely & efficiently with new smart device. by Cyclops Marine Posted 5 Dec 04:07 PST Go behind the scenes at the America's Cup Go behind the scenes at the America's Cup With the latest episode of the World Sailing Show The latest episode of the World Sailing show goes behind the scenes to look at the first weeks of testing ahead of the 2024 America's Cup in Barcelona. Luna Rossa Prada Pirelli's LEQ12 test boat is currently in Cagliari. by The World Sailing Show Posted 5 Dec 01:56 PST Moth Worlds at Buenos Aires, Argentina overall Moth Worlds at Buenos Aires, Argentina overall British's Dylan Fletcher Scott wins the title The Moth 2022 World Championship, organized by the Yacht Club Argentino at its headquarters in Dársena Norte, came to an end on Sunday. It was a challenging event and conditions weren't always easy, but we managed to have thirteen fair races. by Moth Worlds Argentina 2022 Posted 4 Dec 22:20 PST Streaming to Hobart with LawConnect Streaming to Hobart with LawConnect Christian Beck's supermaxi has already claimed first place in 2022 Hobart race... Christian Beck's supermaxi, LawConnect, has already claimed first place in the 2022 Sydney to Hobart race. And for that matter, every race hereafter. No. No. No. We're not talking Line Honours, which is the prime directive of the campaign. by John Curnow, Editor, Sail World AUS Posted 4 Dec 13:00 PST Project Landspeed: The importance of support Project Landspeed: The importance of support Glenn Ashby on the workhorses of the world wind powered landspeed record attempt When there is not water on the lake, it is always all eyes on Hokonuku, but little has been said of the workhorses of the world record attempt. by Emirates Team NZ Media Posted 4 Dec 01:52 PST NSW 18ft Skiff Championship Race 2 NSW 18ft Skiff Championship Race 2 Andoo team extended its lead in the series The Andoo team of John Winning Jr., Seve Jarvin and Sam Newton extended its lead in the NSW 18ft Skiff Championship with another top class exhibition in the North East wind conditions which prevailed for Race 2 of the series on Sydney Harbour today. by Frank Quealey Posted 4 Dec 00:16 PST Moth Worlds at Buenos Aires, Argentina day 5 Moth Worlds at Buenos Aires, Argentina day 5 Four more races held on the Rio de la Plata On the penultimate day of racing at the Moth World Championship the wind again delivered on a typical spring day on the Rio de la Plata and four more races were completed. by Moth Worlds Argentina 2022 Posted 3 Dec 21:52 PST Mistral claims Cabbage Tree Island Race win Mistral claims Cabbage Tree Island Race win The first two-handed boat to win overall honours Mistral is the first two-handed boat to win Overall honours in one of the Cruising Yacht Club of Australia's major races, with co-skippers Rupert Henry and Greg O'Shea leading a two-handed sweep of the podium in the 2022 Cabbage Tree Island Race. by Cruising Yacht Club of Australia Posted 3 Dec 18:41 PST Small Boats, Big Talent Return to St. Maarten Small Boats, Big Talent Return to St. Maarten Pamala Baldwin offers places on her J122 for young and rising talent On the water there's everything from Maxis with their professional crews, through to thrill-seeking catamarans, and the sportsboat classes, with skippers and crews ranging from Olympic sailors, world-class tacticians and navigators to newcomers. by St. Maarten Heineken Regatta Posted 3 Dec 16:13 PST Cheeky Tang Fittings by Colligo Marine Cheeky Tang Fittings by Colligo Marine The "right" way to connect synthetic shrouds to your mast! 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