Changes to coverage of Preliminary Regatta Changes to coverage of Preliminary Regatta Four races will be held today - starting at 1305CET. Catch live video coverage on Sail-World Goven that the first day's racing did not happen, there will now be four races per day starting at 1305hrsCET. We will have live video coverage on the Sail-World home page. by Richard Gladwell Sail-World NZ Posted 16 Sep 12:51 HKT Cup Spy Sept 29: Missed day for Swiss, USA Cup Spy Sept 29: Missed day for Swiss, USA The breeze all but deserted Barcelona on Friday, disrupting a planned sailing day for the Swiss The breeze all but deserted Barcelona on Friday, disrupting a planned sailing day for the Swiss, and leaving the US team no option than to run with a plannned photo-shoot, usiung a towed up AC40. by Richard Gladwell/Sail-World NZ Posted 30 Sep 05:54 HKT Introducing the Rooster 35L Waterproof Backpack Introducing the Rooster 35L Waterproof Backpack Meet your new favourite bag perfect for every day and on the go Meet your new favourite bag perfect for every day and on the go. Keep your gear safe, dry and organised without compromising style. Roll top with two way closure, 35 litres of capacity and fully waterproof. by Rooster Posted 30 Sep 02:16 HKT Pen Duick VI first across equator Pen Duick VI first across equator In the McIntyre Ocean Globe Yacht Race Skipper Marie Tabarly and her determined Pen Duick VI crew were first to cross the doldrums, reach the South Easterly Trades and yesterday morning first to cross the equator. She is now 337 nm ahead of their closest rivals Spirit of Helsinki. by Ocean Globe Race Posted 30 Sep 02:12 HKT The Village des Voiles relocates to the seawall The Village des Voiles relocates to the seawall A big surprise awaits regular visitors to Les Voiles de Tropez A big surprise awaits regular visitors to Les Voiles de Tropez. Indeed, the beating heart and the nerve centre of this major yachting regatta in France's Var region is switching locations to the iconic Jean Réveille jetty. by Maguelonne Turcat Posted 30 Sep 02:04 HKT Cup Spy Sept 28: Two AC75s training off Barcelona Cup Spy Sept 28: Two AC75s training off Barcelona Three teams sailed on Thursday - Alinghi Red Bull Racing, Emirates Team NZ and American Magic Three teams sailed on Thursday - Alinghi Red Bull Racing, Emirates Team New Zealand and American Magic from Barcelona by Richard Gladwell/Sail-World NZ Posted 29 Sep 07:57 HKT World's Best Master Sailors set to compete World's Best Master Sailors set to compete At 2023 International Masters Regatta in San Diego The 41st running of the International Masters Regatta returns to San Diego YC October 20-22, 2023. This year's slate of twelve competitors brings together a truly international cast of Master skippers from Canada, Germany, Mexico, and the United States. by Casey Coffin Posted 29 Sep 05:40 HKT 5.5 Metre World Championship at Porto Cervo Day 4 5.5 Metre World Championship at Porto Cervo Day 4 Aspire and Artemis slug it out Aspire and Artemis extended on the fleet with a race win apiece on the penultimate day of the 2023 5.5 Metre World Championship at the Yacht Club Costa Smeralda, Porto Cervo, Sardinia. by Robert Deaves Posted 29 Sep 02:19 HKT Les Voiles de Saint-Tropez begins tomorrow Les Voiles de Saint-Tropez begins tomorrow Brimming with new features in celebration of the 25th edition Brimming with new features in celebration of the 25th edition of Les Voiles de Saint Tropez, festivities will kick off tomorrow, Friday 29 September, and draw to a close late afternoon on Sunday 8 October. by Maguelonne Turcat Posted 29 Sep 00:09 HKT GKA Kite-Surf World Cup Dakhla 2023 Grand Finale GKA Kite-Surf World Cup Dakhla 2023 Grand Finale Winners crowned in Dakhla to cap epic event Brazil's Pedro Matos landed his first event victory at the GKA Kite-Surf World Cup Dakhla, Morocco, after a tense final that he won by the finest of margins at dusk. by Ian MacKinnon Posted 28 Sep 22:51 HKT Marine Resources latest jobs Marine Resources latest jobs Discover the latest career paths in the industry In this exciting new season of change, we're exploring the latest job openings out there! Check out this edition of our newsletter for a variety of opportunities in Design, Engineering, and Technical fields. by Marine Resources Posted 28 Sep 21:30 HKT RS21 Worlds 2023 at Porto Rotondo, Sardinia Day 1 RS21 Worlds 2023 at Porto Rotondo, Sardinia Day 1 Record-breaking attendance at the event with 55 boats from 12 countries The biggest event of the RS21 Calendar has begun in the stunning surrounds of Porto Rotondo in Sardinia, Italy. The RS21 World Championship 2023 is the second edition of the International Class Association's Worlds. by Rebecca Foot Posted 28 Sep 20:58 HKT Cup Spy Sept 27: Swiss bring AC75 back Cup Spy Sept 27: Swiss bring AC75 back Four teams sailed on Wednesday, Alinghi Red Bull Racing launched their AC75 Four teams sailed on Wednesday - Emirates Team New Zealand, Orient Express Racing and American Magic from Barcelona, while Luna Rossa continued sailing off Cagliari, in their LEQ12 test boat. Alinghi Red Bull Racing launched their AC75. by Richard Gladwell/Sail-World NZ Posted 28 Sep 19:32 HKT Six more Paris 2024 sailing places claimed Six more Paris 2024 sailing places claimed Singapore, Malaysia, China, Hong Kong and Thailand secure slots during the 19th Asian Games The sailing competition at the 19th Asian Games in Hangzhou saw six more places claimed for the Paris 2024 Olympic Games. by World Sailing Posted 28 Sep 17:58 HKT Exploring Cam Cleats Part 1 Exploring Cam Cleats Part 1 Understanding Cam Cleats with Allen In this four-part series posted over the next four weeks, we will delve into the world of cam cleats, explore the accessories that complement their functionality, and discover the myriad of applications across different sailing scenarios. by Allen Posted 28 Sep 15:30 HKT 2023 Rolex Middle Sea Race preview 2023 Rolex Middle Sea Race preview High quality fleet in readiness for the 606 nautical mile classic The start of the Rolex Middle Sea Race is just under four weeks away. When entries closed on 22 September, 109 yachts had entered representing 25 countries including Kazakhstan, San Marino and Israel - all three thought to be attending for the first time. by Rolex Middle Sea Race Posted 28 Sep 14:50 HKT 5.5 Metre World Championship at Porto Cervo Day 3 5.5 Metre World Championship at Porto Cervo Day 3 Artemis fight back, John B moved up to third after winning the last race of the day Artemis put in the best performance on day 3 of the 2023 5.5 Metre World Championship at the Yacht Club Costa Smeralda, Porto Cervo, Sardinia, to pull back to within three points of event leaders Aspire. by Robert Deaves Posted 28 Sep 01:51 HKT Barton Carbon Tiller Extensions Barton Carbon Tiller Extensions 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. by Mark Jardine Posted 27 Sep 21:00 HKT Halifax to host ROCKWOOL Canada Sail Grand Prix Halifax to host ROCKWOOL Canada Sail Grand Prix First ever Canadian SailGP to take place June 1-2, 2024 Halifax has been selected as the first-ever city in Canada to host a Sail Grand Prix. The inaugural ROCKWOOL Canada Sail Grand Prix will take place June 1-2, 2024. by SailGP Posted 27 Sep 20:09 HKT Cup Spy Sept 26: Defence comes into focus Cup Spy Sept 26: Defence comes into focus Emirates Team NZ sailed their AC75 for the first time in over a month at the Defence venue Emirates Team NZ sailed their AC75 for the first time in over a month, with co-helmsman Nathan Outteridge saying after the session that the Kiwis had shifted their focus to understanding the nuances of the venue by Richard Gladwell/Sail-World NZ Posted 27 Sep 19:49 HKT Pushing the boundaries of design Pushing the boundaries of design Director of Experimental Design, Matteo Alfieri's vision for the future Following Henri-Lloyd's 'Same Planet, Different World' campaign launch, we speak to Director of Experimental Design, Matteo Alfieri to give his insights into the design process of the new Forth Jacket, challenges faced, and his vision for the future. by Henri-Lloyd Posted 27 Sep 19:00 HKT Youth and Womens teams train on AC40 simulator Youth and Womens teams train on AC40 simulator AC40 training has begun for the fast-coming next generation of foiling talent With twelve teams entered for the Youth and Puig Women's America's Cup competitions in Barcelona in 2024, AC40 training has begun for the fast-coming next generation of foiling talent. by America's Cup Media Posted 27 Sep 18:22 HKT GKA Kite-Surf World Cup Dakhla 2023 day 5 GKA Kite-Surf World Cup Dakhla 2023 day 5 Early duel in Dakhla may define title race The leaders in the race for the world title in the Kite-Surf discipline are set to clash in an early round of the GKA Kite-Surf World Cup Dakhla, in Morocco, which could severely dent the loser's hopes of lifting the crown. by Ian MacKinnon Posted 27 Sep 18:19 HKT Baltic 111 Raven foiling trials completed Baltic 111 Raven foiling trials completed Reaching sustained speeds in the high twenties Early sailing trials for the foil-assisted Baltic 111 Raven have been described as 'very successful' as the super-lightweight sloop showed impressive reliability and reached sustained speeds in the high 20s during 10 consecutive days of sailing. by Baltic Yachts Posted 27 Sep 14:28 HKT Zhik turns 20! Zhik turns 20! 20 Years of Innovation and Success Two decades ago, Zhik embarked on a remarkable journey fuelled by passion for innovation, commitment to excellence, and unrivalled dedication to sailors and water sports people worldwide. by Zhik Posted 27 Sep 02:36 HKT 5.5 Metre World Championship at Porto Cervo Day 2 5.5 Metre World Championship at Porto Cervo Day 2 Aspire seizes the lead Aspire (POL 17, Mateusz Kusznierewicz, Przemyslaw Gacek, Edward Wright) has taken the lead at the 2023 5.5 Metre World Championship at the Yacht Club Costa Smeralda, Porto Cervo, Sardinia, after two more races on Tuesday, in very different conditions. by Robert Deaves Posted 27 Sep 02:34 HKT McIntyre Ocean Globe Yacht drifting mariner rescue McIntyre Ocean Globe Yacht drifting mariner rescue 90 miles off Dakar in Pirate waters! At 12:09 UTC, Outlaw AU (08) / Captain Campbell Mackie, contacted McIntyre Ocean Globe race headquarters stating they'd come in contact with a sole male drifting in a 20ft canoe, 90nm off the coast of Dakar. by Ocean Globe Race Posted 27 Sep 02:20 HKT WASZP Asia launches WASZP Asia launches Looking to expand fleets into under-represented territories across Asia WASZP is excited to announce the capture of Rob Partridge as Asian Regional Manager, expanding from his current role as Hong Kong Ambassador. by WASZP Class Posted 27 Sep 00:39 HKT Greenslade, Brady round out Bermuda Gold Cup fleet Greenslade, Brady round out Bermuda Gold Cup fleet Entrant list complete with Bermuda National Champion and past America's Cup tactician The lineup for the Royal Bermuda Yacht Club's Bermuda Gold Cup, a World Championship event of the World Match Racing Tour scheduled Oct. 2-7, is complete, with all 16 entrants confirmed. by Royal Bermuda Yacht Club Posted 26 Sep 23:10 HKT Racing news for North America this week Racing news for North America this week 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. by David Schmidt Posted 26 Sep 23:00 HKT J Class pair line up in Ibiza J Class pair line up in Ibiza Topaz and Svea set at the third edition of the Ibiza JoySail regatta J Class pair Topaz and Svea will line up over the next four days on the beautiful waters off Ibiza and Formentera as they compete at the third edition of the Ibiza JoySail regatta for Maxi and Supermaxi yachts. by J Class Association Posted 26 Sep 22:55 HKT Global Team Racing Regatta 2023 overall Global Team Racing Regatta 2023 overall Newport Harbor Yacht Club defend title Saturday 23rd September saw the final 12 races of the second round robin completed to establish the final places in the Semi-finals, Queen Mary Reservoir delivered just perfect team racing conditions. by Royal Thames Yacht Club Posted 26 Sep 19:59 HKT America's Cup: 40th anniversary of Australian win America's Cup: 40th anniversary of Australian win Today, September 26th is the 40th anniversary of Australia II's win in the America's Cup off Newport Today, September 26th is the 40th anniversary of Australia II's win in the America's Cup off Newport, Rhode Island - handing the New York Yacht Club their first ever defeat since the first defence in 1870 by Richard Gladwell Sail-World.com/nz Posted 26 Sep 19:24 HKT GWA Wingfoil World Cup Dakhla day 3 and 4 GWA Wingfoil World Cup Dakhla day 3 and 4 First wave world champions crowned in Dakhla The US's Moona Whyte and Cape Verde's Wesley Brito won the first-ever world titles in the Wave discipline on the GWA Wingfoil World Tour in Dakhla, Morocco. by Ian MacKinnon Posted 26 Sep 16:53 HKT SailGP and Women's Sports Group join forces SailGP and Women's Sports Group join forces WSG to provide advisory services on commercial partnerships In a year that has seen explosive growth in the interest and investment of women's sport, the Women's Sports Group (WSG) is joining forces with SailGP, the world's most exciting racing on water, to supercharge its game-changing Women's Pathway. by SailGP Posted 26 Sep 16:06 HKT Cup Spy Sept 25: The twists and turns of testing Cup Spy Sept 25: The twists and turns of testing Two teams sailed on Monday - Alinghi off Barcelona and Luna Rossa off Cagliari Two teams sailed on Monday - Alinghi Red Bull Racing off Barcelona, continuing their AC40 development program from last week. Luna Rossa resumed sailing off Cagliari, in their LEQ12 test boat. The Swiss are expected to switch to their AC75 soon. by Richard Gladwell/Sail-World NZ Posted 26 Sep 16:05 HKT Jeddah Yacht Club Training Academy officially open Jeddah Yacht Club Training Academy officially open A state-of-the-art training center in Saudi Arabia Jeddah Yacht Club & Marina is proud to announce the launch of The JYC Academy, a state-of-the-art training center designed to give the best sailing and powerboat training in Saudi Arabia. by Calum Chalmers Posted 26 Sep 13:18 HKT 5.5 Metre World Championship at Porto Cervo Day 1 5.5 Metre World Championship at Porto Cervo Day 1 Epic opening day in Sardinia After winning the Scandinavian Gold Cup here on Sunday, on Monday The Jean Genie (GBR 43, Peter Morton, Andrew Palfrey, Ruairadh Scott) showed the fleet a clean pair of heels to win the first two races of the 2023 5.5 Metre Worlds. by Robert Deaves Posted 26 Sep 12:06 HKT McIntyre Ocean Globe dodging dreaded doldrums McIntyre Ocean Globe dodging dreaded doldrums Fleet split in three with Pen Duick VI, Translated 9, Maiden UK and Spirit of Helsinki neck & neck It's just two weeks since the 14-strong fleet left Southampton and there's already been a helicopter rescue, diversion, weather warning, no wind, yacht speeds of 19 knots, flying fish, home sicknesses, blown spinnakers, quiche Lorraine and many tweets. by Ocean Globe Race Posted 26 Sep 03:01 HKT MacBrien and Phoenix ready to take flight MacBrien and Phoenix ready to take flight Class40 sailor ready for the Global Solo Challenge William MacBrien, the only Canadian skipper entered in the Global Solo Challenge, is a man of many passions: not only an experienced sailor but also a skydiver who holds two records in Canada, with over 3,000 jumps to his credit. by Margherita Pelaschier / Global Solo Challenge Posted 25 Sep 22:47 HKT