Build Sailing Participation 101
by Mark Jardine
A great idea becomes reality thanks to the can-do attitude to make it happen There are times when things seem to just fall into place, and an idea becomes reality, seemingly with no trouble at all. Behind the scenes though there are always people with a can-do attitude who make it happen.
Posted on 2 Oct Susan McKinnon on the U.S. Multihull Championship
by David Schmidt
A Q&A with Susan McKinnon on the U.S. Multihull Championship for the Hobie Alter Cup Sail-World checked in with Susan McKinnon, regatta chair of the 2023 U.S. Multihull Championship for the Hobie Alter Cup, to learn more about this championship-level multihull regatta.
Posted on 2 Oct Barton Carbon Tiller Extensions
by Mark Jardine
We spoke to Lee from CF by LandL to find out more about the range Barton Marine have launched a technically enhanced range of strong, lightweight and colourful Carbon Tiller Extensions suitable for all dinghy types. We spoke to Lee from CF by LandL during the Southampton International Boat Show to find out more.
Posted on 27 Sep Racing news for North America this week
by David Schmidt
Global Solo Challenge and Ocean Globe Race updates, SailGP news As the season's first atmospheric river starts to gain steam here in the Pacific Northwest, I find myself day dreaming about the two around-the-world races that are currently unfurling.
Posted on 26 Sep Upcycling your Recycling – Sister from another Mr
by John Curnow, Editor, Sail World AUS
Over on our sister site Powerboat.World, we ran an Editorial entitled, Upcycling your Recycling Recently, over on our sister site Powerboat.World, we ran an Editorial entitled, Upcycling your Recycling. It looked at how the carbon fibre mould for a Volvo 70 was to become a stabilised monohull for long distance, super-efficient cruising.
Posted on 24 Sep Richard Wade on the Flying Scot Wife Husband Champ
by David Schmidt
A Q&A with Richard Wade on the 2023 Flying Scot Wife Husband Championship Sail-World checked in with Richard Wade, regatta chair of the 2023 Flying Scot Wife Husband Championship, to learn more about this exciting One Design regatta.
Posted on 19 Sep Compare and contrast
by Mark Jardine
"Pretty painful yachting," was how Glen Ashby described the Match Race Grand Final in Vilanova "Pretty painful yachting," was how Emirates Team New Zealand's Glen Ashby described the Match Race Grand Final at the first Preliminary Regatta of the 37th America's Cup in Vilanova i La Geltrú, Spain.
Posted on 18 Sep 2023 Soling World Championship interview
by David Schmidt
A Q&A with Ashley Henderson and Paul McGuan about the Soling World 2023 Sail-World checked in with Ashley Henderson and Paul McGuan, daughter-and-father regatta chairs of the Soling World Championship 2023, to learn more about this championship-level One Design regatta.
Posted on 14 Sep 2023 Red Bra Regatta Interview
by David Schmidt
A Q&A with Joan Byrne, Winnie Kelley and Jocelyn Swanson about the 11th annual Red Bra Regatta Sail-World checked in with Joan Byrne and Winnie Kelley, regatta chairs of the 11th annual Red Bra Regatta, to learn more about this women's-only keelboat regatta.
Posted on 14 Sep Ocean Globe Race, Global Solo Challenge, SailGP
by David Schmidt
David Schmidt looks at the racing news relevant to North America Daylight is slowly becoming a diminishing resource here in North America, however the international sailing scene is headed anywhere but winter storage thanks to a news cycle with no break in sight.
Posted on 12 Sep No pressure
by John Curnow, Editor, Sail World AUS
No matter which way I looked at it, linking these things was just bound to add to it Funny thing is, no matter which way I looked at it, linking these things was just bound to add to it.
Posted on 10 Sep The big show and sailing (Cannes)
by John Curnow, Global Editor, SailWorldCruising.com
For some, going yachting means sticks, rags, and spray in your face It depends on where you live and grew up. For some, going yachting means sticks, rags, and spray in your face. Conversely, for so many others, the term yachting describes large vessels, parties, luncheons, tenders, small ports where booking is essential
Posted on 7 Sep Juana Rudzki on the 33rd annual Juana Good Time Re
by David Schmidt
A Q&A with Juana Rudzki on the 33rd annual Juana Good Time Regatta I checked in with Juana Rudzki, the founder and former event chair of Juana Good Time Regatta, via email, to learn more about this fun-minded multihull regatta.
Posted on 6 Sep The State of Play of Sailing
by Mark Jardine
What's working, what isn't, how clubs, classes and events are faring As I sit in my office on a balmy September morning, wondering why summer started on the same day as the meteorological calendar says that it was the start of autumn in the UK, I was thinking about the state of play in sailing.
Posted on 5 Sep Going big. Going bold. Going in style (and green)
by John Curnow, Global Editor, SailWorldCruising.com
A far-reaching conversation with Sunreef's Global Sales Director, Simon Turner Hilariously, as a conversation about colour, boating and green itself are not usually good bedfellows. Then again, we talk about greenies coming over the deck, so go figure...
Posted on 5 Sep Charlene Howard on the Round Iceland Challenge
by David Schmidt
A Q&A with Charlene Howard about the RWYC's 2023 Round Iceland Challenge Sail-World checked in with Charlene Howard, via email, to learn more about her high-latitude adventures in the Royal Western Yacht Club of England's 2023 Round Iceland Challenge.
Posted on 4 Sep Erden Eruç on the 2026 Golden Globe Race
by David Schmidt
A Q&A with Erden Eruç on entering the 2026 Golden Globe Race I checked in with Erden Eruç, a 18-time Guinness Book of World Records holder and high-level ocean rower (and my friend), via email, to learn more about his plans to compete in the 2026 Golden Globe Race.
Posted on 30 Aug Global Solo Challenge and Ocean Globe Race news
by David Schmidt
David Schmidt looks at racing news relevant to North America This weekend's start of the Global Solo Challenge ensures that long-distance, offshore sailing adventures, at least of the armchair-viewing variety, are back on the menu for the first time since The Ocean Race concluded in July.
Posted on 29 Aug Wonder Mike, Big Bank Hank, and Master Gee
by John Curnow, Editor, Sail World AUS
Only our story is about the Tweaker's Delight. So that's the Figaro Beneteau 3 Must have been an old-school hip hop theme running through on the playlist of late... After Grandmaster Flash last time, today we have the Sugarhill Gang with Rapper's Delight. Only our story is about the Tweaker's Delight.
Posted on 27 Aug Hobie 16 North American Championships day 1
by Rich McVeigh
34 teams registered in Alameda, CA 34 teams registered for the 2023 Hobie 16 North American Championships in Alameda, CA.
Posted on 23 Aug When great X-pectations are surpassed
by Mark Jardine
The X-Yachts Gold Cup is something special The X-Yachts Gold Cup is something special: In an era where the reporting at many top events includes words such as pinnacle, performance and elite, what I heard from the competitors in Aarhus was all about community, fun, laughter, and camaraderie.
Posted on 21 Aug 2023 Hobie 16 North American Championships Intervi
by David Schmidt
We talk with Tom Sinnickson about the 2023 Hobie 16 North American Championships Sail-World checked in with Tom Sinnickson, who serves as the regatta chair for the 2023 Hobie 16 North American Championships, via email, ahead of this exciting championship-level multihull regatta.
Posted on 17 Aug Racing news for North America this week
by David Schmidt
Sailing World Championships, AC40s, J/111 Worlds, Hinman Masters Trophy news So long as the America's Cup stays out of the New York Superior Court, odds are reasonable that there's buoyancy to be found in stories from the world's racecourses.
Posted on 15 Aug Grandmaster Flash
by John Curnow, Editor, Sail World AUS
The message. Are you with me? The message. Are you with me? Anyway, it simply came in with, ‘Get on this JC. Aussie boys, including son of Carl Crafoord, leading 29er Worlds with five bullets and a third out of a fleet of 206.
Posted on 13 Aug Upcycling your Recycling
by John Curnow, Global Editor, Powerboat.World
This stabilised monohull is the carbon fibre mould from a mighty Volvo Ocean 70 The mighty Volvo Ocean 70 once held the sailing monohull record for point-to-point distance covered in a 24-hour period. Believe it or not, this stabilised monohull is the carbon fibre mould from one of those gems from that all-conquering class
Posted on 9 Aug 2023 2023 Plymouth Fastnet 500 Interview
by David Schmidt
We talk with Adrian Gray about the RWYC's 2023 Plymouth Fastnet 500 Sail-World checked in with Adrian Gray, Rear Commodore Oceanic of the Royal Western Yacht Club of England, via email, to learn more about this exciting offshore event.
Posted on 9 Aug The Wonderful World of Regatta Weeks
by Mark Jardine
Appealing to sailors across the full age range, and nearly every conceivable type of boat At a grass-roots level, sailing and yacht clubs are the life blood of our sport. Our boats are kept there, most of our local sailing is run from there, and many social events are organised there. Without them sailing would be lost.
Posted on 8 Aug 2023 Gulf Coast Sportboat Championship Interview
by David Schmidt
We talk with Clinton Edwards about the 2023 Gulf Coast Sportboat Championship Sail-World checked in with Clinton Edwards, principal race officer (PRO) for the 2023 Gulf Coast Sportboat Championship, to learn more about this exciting go-fast regatta.
Posted on 8 Aug 2023 Lightning North American Championship Intervi
by David Schmidt
We talk with Allan Terhune Sr. about the 2023 Lightning North Americans Sail-World checked in with Allan Terhune Sr., regatta chairman for the 2023 Lightning North American Championship, to learn more about this exciting One Design championship.
Posted on 3 Aug Santana 20 Class Championship Q&A
by David Schmidt
We talk with Andrew Kerr about the 2023 regatta Sail-World checked in with Andrew Kerr, a longtime competitive Santana 20 sailor, to learn more about the 2023 Santana 20 Class Championship Regatta.
Posted on 1 Aug 2023 2023 Special Olympics of Massachusetts Sailin
by David Schmidt
We talk with Sidaulia Lyons about the 2023 2023 Special Olympics of Massachusetts Sailing Regatta Sail-World checked in with Sidaulia Lyons, who serves as the community relations director of Community Boating Inc., to learn more about the 2023 Special Olympics of Massachusetts Sailing Regatta.
Posted on 1 Aug Keeping a candle lit for Captain Donald Lawson
by David Schmidt
Audacious plans seem to have ended in disaster While the sailing world has been focused on this year's rough-and-tumble Rolex Fastnet Race, my mind has been on Captain Donald Lawson and his audacious plans to break 35 offshore records as part of his Dark Seas project.
Posted on 1 Aug Remove AFTER Flight!
by John Curnow, Editor, Sail World AUS
Normally that instruction reads Remove BEFORE Flight Normally that instruction reads Remove BEFORE Flight. It's always written all in bold white capitals off a red background so you simply cannot miss or ignore it.
Posted on 30 Jul The Great Gig in the Sea
by Mark Jardine
On the horizon is the Ocean Globe Race, the next brainchild of Don McIntyre We're suffering from an embarrassment of riches in offshore sailing at the moment. Not that it's a bad thing, but it does make keeping up with everything that's happening in the yacht racing world a bit of a struggle.
Posted on 26 Jul 2023 Columbia Gorge One Design Regatta Interview
by David Schmidt
We talk with Bill Symes about the Pacific Northwest's classic CGOD regatta Sail-World checked in with Bill Symes, vice president of the Columbia Gorge Racing Association, which organizes the Columbia Gorge One Design Regatta, via email, ahead of this historically breeze-on One Design regatta.
Posted on 26 Jul 2023 Whidbey Summer Classics Regatta Q&A
by David Schmidt
We talk with Aaron Hale about the 2023 Whidbey Summer Classics Regatta Sail-World checked in with Aaron Hale, Oak Harbor Yacht Club's sail fleet captain, ahead of the 2023 Whidbey Summer Classics Regatta, via email, to learn more about this exciting regatta.
Posted on 25 Jul Olympic class racing, IC37s, J/22s
by David Schmidt
David Schmidt summarises the most important racing news for North America While large swaths of the USA, Europe, and China are grinding through one of the hottest summers on record, thanks at least in part to the start of the El Nino cycle, the Olympic cycle is hoving closer into view.
Posted on 18 Jul Commanding the stage
by John Curnow, Editor, Sail World AUS
Did someone say about time? Must have... Did someone say about time? Must have… Could not help noticing that the impending Sydney International Boat Show (3-6 August at Darling Harbour) has a dedicated Discover Sailing and Paddling Hub...
Posted on 16 Jul 2023 Thistle Nationals Interview
by David Schmidt
We talk with Ashli Slawter and John Howell about the 2023 Thistle Nationals Sail-World checked in with Ashli Slawter and John Howell, who serve as regatta chair for the Thistle Nationals and Thistle class president (respectively), via email, ahead of this exciting One Design regatta.
Posted on 12 Jul Natural amphitheatres
by Mark Jardine
What is most important to you when you race your boat? What is more important to you when you race your boat: a fair and even wind across the entire course, or an idyllic setting with a stunning backdrop?
Posted on 11 Jul 2023 Flying Scot Women's NA Championship Interview
by David Schmidt
We talk with Jennifer Truscott and Diane Kampf about the 2023 Flying Scot Women's NA Championship Sail-World checked in with Jennifer Truscott, Westhampton Yacht Squadron's director and regatta chair, and Diane Kampf, past president and current web editor of the FSSA, via email, to learn more about this championship-level regatta.
Posted on 11 Jul Edgartown Yacht Club Centennial Annual Regatta
by David Schmidt
We talk with Elizabeth “Tot” Balay about the centennial edition of the EYC's Annual Regatta Sail-World checked in with Elizabeth “Tot” Balay, event chair for the EYC's centennial edition of their Annual Regatta, via email, to learn more about this exciting and historic event.
Posted on 6 Jul 2023 Marblehead to Halifax Race Interview
by David Schmidt
We talk with Graham Roy about the 2023 Marblehead to Halifax Race Sail-World checked in with Graham Roy, who serves as the Royal Nova Scotia Yacht Squadron's regatta chair for the 2023 Marblehead to Halifax Race, via email, ahead of this classic East Coast distance race.
Posted on 5 Jul Latest racing news for North American sailors
by David Schmidt
11th Hour Racing wins The Ocean Race, Melges 24 Worlds, Transpac starts As our nation prepares to celebrate its 247th birthday, the American sailing community has extra reason to celebrate: 11th Hour Racing has won 2023 The Ocean Race.
Posted on 4 Jul Is the cookie cutter relevant in the digital age?
by John Curnow, Editor, Sail World AUS
Please note that this is an oversimplification, but there is still plenty of reason Please note from the outset that this is an oversimplification. It does, however, serve as brilliant analogy on a number of levels.
Posted on 4 Jul Having a tanti
by John Curnow, Global Editor, Powerboat.World
Saw these bows at the recent Sanctuary Cove show - so what are they? First came across these bows at the recent Sanctuary Cove International Boat Show. They popped up again just a few days ago at Hervey Bay.
Posted on 3 Jul 2023 Rally to the Crown Q&A
by David Schmidt
We talk with Rob Davis about the Rally to the Crown Sail-World checked in with Rob Davis, regatta chair of the 2023 edition of the Rally to the Crown, via email, to learn more about this fun-minded distance-sailing event.
Posted on 3 Jul Skeleton Crew in the 2023 Ocean Globe Race
by David Schmidt
We talk with Taylor Grieger about his team's participation in the Ocean Globe Race Sail-World checked in with Taylor Grieger, skipper of Skeleton Crew in the Ocean Globe Race, via email, to learn more about his team's participation in this exciting around-the-world race.
Posted on 28 Jun Can you still judge a boat by its lines?
by Mark Jardine
A great classic just looks right, and it's not just the gleaming varnish Look at any classic yacht, and within a moment you can tell whether she's fast or not. A great classic just looks right, and it's not just the gleaming varnish and sea of sails which gives you that impression. It's the lines.
Posted on 27 Jun 2023 Dixie District Championship Q&A
by David Schmidt
We talk with Pat Phelan about racing Lightnings at the 2023 Dixie District Championship Sail-World checked in with Pat Phelan, regatta chair of Lightning Fleet 192 and the Havre de Grace Yacht Club's Dixie District Championship, via email, to learn more about this exciting Lightning class regatta.
Posted on 21 Jun