RORC Transatlantic Race Multihulls chasing dreams
by Louay Habib / RORC
This year a variety of multihulls will be challenging for Line Honours and the MOCRA Class The 2025 RORC Transatlantic Race will have a different outcome in respect of overall multihull line honours, compared to recent years.
Posted on 19 Dec 2024 The birthing suite
by John Curnow, Global Editor, SailWorldCruising.com
Due date of December 13 for the first offspring - eager parents await Due date of December 13, 2024, for the first offspring. It will be a natural birth. There are extra parts that have already appeared that are also eagerly anticipating the arrival, so they can marry up and finally we will have the first Cure 55.
Posted on 6 Dec 2024 "I'm sailing without stress"
by Cyclops Marine
Reefing by the numbers on Nautitech Cruising Catamaran As a guest on a Nautitech 44 Open, Managing Editor of Yachts and Yachting Online & Sail-World, Mark Jardine went for a cruise around Christchurch Bay to hear what wireless safety monitoring is bringing to cruising sailors aboard catamarans.
Posted on 23 Oct 2024 Savvy Navvy - making boating more accessible
by Mark Jardine
I spoke to founder Jelte Liebrand about his background, philosophy, the app itself The rise of Savvy Navvy in the world of boating navigation has been spectacular, with over 2 million downloads of the app.
Posted on 21 Oct 2024 Caribbean Multihull Challenge preview
by Caribbean Multihull Challenge
An action-packed weekend full of entertainment and sailing-fueled events The highly anticipated Caribbean Multihull Challenge returns this year with an action-packed weekend full of entertainment and sailing-fueled events.
Posted on 12 Oct 2024 Introducing Budget Marine Windies Multihull Trophy
by Caribbean Sailing Association
A brand-new series championship for offshore multihull racing in the Caribbean The Caribbean Sailing Association (CSA) is thrilled to announce the launch of the Windies Multihull Trophy, a new season championship designed to encourage offshore multihulls to participate in more Caribbean regattas and offshore passage events.
Posted on 30 Sep 2024 Highland Fling 18 wins Multihull Cup 2024
by Phil Riley
In a close encounter of the finest kind The final destination of the Multihull Cup 2024 Trophy went down to the wire today, with just 20 seconds deciding the outcome of what has proved to be a highly competitive and friendly encounter in Mallorca.
Posted on 29 Sep 2024 Multihull Cup 2024 graced with great breeze
by Phil Riley
Excellent racing conditions eventually on the second day The wind took its time to arrive, but excellent racing conditions eventually graced the second day of Multihull Cup 2024 with two races completed.
Posted on 28 Sep 2024 Multihull Cup 2024 off to a memorable start
by Phil Riley
Great breeze off Mallorca's eye-catching southwest coast Superb sailing conditions greeted the Multihull Cup 2024 fleet as racing got under way today off Mallorca's eye-catching southwest coast.
Posted on 27 Sep 2024 Multihull Cup 2024 is all set and ready to go
by Multihull Cup
Performance catamaran back in Mallorcan waters from Friday Performance catamaran racing will be back in Mallorcan waters once again when the Multihull Cup 2024 swings into action on Friday 27 September.
Posted on 24 Sep 2024 52nd BVI Spring Regatta & Sailing Festival Preview
by BVI Spring Regatta & Sailing Festival
Seven-day event of 'Warm Water and Hot Racing' Registration has opened for the 52nd BVI Spring Regatta & Sailing Festival. The seven-day event of 'Warm Water and Hot Racing' takes place March 31-April 6, 2025 and is one of the top events in the Caribbean sailing calendar.
Posted on 21 Sep 2024 How hard can it be?
by John Curnow, Sail-World.com AUS Editor
PredictWind really has a coming-of-age event at this 37th America's Cup Regatta PredictWind really has a coming-of-age event at this 37th America's Cup Regatta. Their Founder, Jon Bilger, explains “PredictWind was born out of the America's Cup, and the three challenges over 10 years that I did with Alinghi."
Posted on 8 Sep 2024 Multihull Cup 2024 Preview
by Multihull Cup
Port Adriano's exclusive marina will again play host in the heart of Mallorca's southwest coast The Multihull Cup will again be celebrating the exciting world of performance catamaran and trimaran sailing when the sixth edition gets under way in just a month's time.
Posted on 1 Sep 2024 Ben Wells on the FWC's 2024 Wave 100
by David Schmidt
A Q&A with Ben Wells about the Formula Wave Class's inaugural Wave 100 Sail-World checked in with Ben Wells, who serve as race chair of the Formula Wave Class's inaugural Wave 100, to learn more about this exciting multi-stage multihull event.
Posted on 7 Aug 2024 Sailing Parlay Revival Episode 272
by Cyclops Marine
"Could This New Technology Save Your Bulkheads?" SV Parlay is a hurricane damaged 2012 Lagoon 450 Catamaran bought in Tortola, BVI at the beginning of 2018, after Hurricane Irma. Colin and his friends spent 4 months getting her seaworthy, before setting sail across the Caribbean.
Posted on 5 Aug 2024 When to reef on a catamaran
by Cyclops Marine
Catamaran sailing comes with its own unique challenges Whether you're an experienced sailor, or you've picked it up in later life, catamaran sailing comes with its own unique challenges - not least when it comes to deciding when to reduce sail.
Posted on 24 Jun 2024 The Evolution of the Load Pin
by Cyclops Marine
Few adaptations have had quite the impact of the load pin Innovative sailors are constantly observing other fields and looking for new technologies that have the potential to change the way they sail. Few adaptations have had quite the impact of the load pin.
Posted on 20 May 2024 Loads of amenity - Goes like a cut cat
by John Curnow, Global Editor, SailWorldCruising.com
As the first Cure 55 steps closer to being splashed it looked more like a Purosangue to me As the first Cure 55 steps ever closer to being splashed, I could not help thinking that it was a lot like the Ferrari Purosangue. More space than your typical two-seat hypercar, yet with the punch to dispatch distances and pretenders with complete ease.
Posted on 16 May 2024 Donna Mohr and Jon Hamilton on the 70th annual Mug
by David Schmidt
A Q&A with Donna Mohr and Jon Hamilton on the 70th annual Mug Race Sail-World checked in with Donna Mohr and Jon Hamilton, who serve as race organizers, via email, to learn more about this 38-nautical-mile river race.
Posted on 1 May 2024 IMA Caribbean Maxi Multihull Series concludes
by James Boyd / International Maxi Association
Allegra claims inaugural series by a point The first running of the International Maxi Association's Caribbean Maxi Multihull Series concluded on Sunday with the end of the BVI Spring Regatta & Sailing Festival held out of Nanny Cay, Tortola in the British Virgin Islands.
Posted on 9 Apr 2024 Oldest videos of racing catamarans
by Magnus Smith
We start in 1965, covering Hobie, Shearwater, Prindle and C Class, then the Worrell 1000 We delve into the past, and round-up all the videos which show racing catamarans, including Hobie cats, Shearwaters, Prindles and C Class, from the 1960s to the 90s. Plus some Worrell 1000 history.
Posted on 7 Apr 2024 IMA Caribbean Maxi Multihull Series finale preview
by James Boyd / International Maxi Association
Two horse race as the series heads for its BVI conclusion Next week the International Maxi Association's inaugural Caribbean Maxi Multihull Series (CMMS) has its deciding event in the BVI Spring Regatta and Sailing Festival, taking place out of Nanny Cay, Tortola.
Posted on 29 Mar 2024 Smart circumnavigation: Lagoon 440 Catamaran Impi
by Cyclops Marine
Meet Brent and Ana, last year's winners of the Cyclops Marine Magic Number video competition Meet Brent and Ana. Last year, they won our Magic Number video competition. Since then they've completed their first circumnavigation onboard their Lagoon 440 Catamaran 'Impi'. Now they're getting ready for their second!
Posted on 26 Mar 2024 Transatlantic Race 2025 to allow autopilots
by New York Yacht Club
Aiming to ease crew concerns It's the middle of a foggy night in the North Atlantic. The breeze is fickle and there is nary a star or landsight by which to guide the yacht.
Posted on 14 Mar 2024 New IMA Mediterranean Maxi Multihull Challenge
by James Boyd / International Maxi Association
IMA's latest series will provide a framework and some focus for the owners of maxi multihulls To complement its recently announced IMA Caribbean Maxi Multihull Series, the International Maxi Association is to hold its first IMA Mediterranean Maxi Multihull Challenge in 2024.
Posted on 6 Mar 2024 What's Your Magic Number? Lagoon 440 'Impi'
by Cyclops Marine
Winning video comes from Brent and Ana, a couple sailing around the world Our Magic Number Competition asked Cyclops sailors to share a short, engaging, fun video that showcases a magic Cyclops load number that helps them excel.
Posted on 6 Oct 2023 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 2023 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 2023 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 2023 Hamilton Island Race Week - IRC Downhill Start
by Bow Caddy Media
IRC classes and trailables start in Dent Passage Day Five at Hamilton Island Race Week saw the IRC classes and trailables start in Dent Passage. It was another fast downhill run for the starters in Dent Passage as they headed off in the Whitsunday Passage on another Island Race.
Posted on 26 Aug 2023 Hamilton Island Race Week - Prix d'Elegance Parade
by Bow Caddy Media
HIRW 2023 and the battle in Dent Passage on Day Four - videos by Bow Caddy Media The customary Prix d'Elegance in two categories; Best Presented Crew and Boat, as well as Best Themed Boat. Also, starts for all in Dent Passage.
Posted on 25 Aug 2023 Hamilton Island Race Week - Battle in Dent Passage
by Bow Caddy Media
HIRW 2023 and the battle in Dent Passage on Day Three - video by Bow Caddy Media Bow Caddy Media were there for Day Three, which saw all the fleet commence racing in Dent Passage outside the Hamilton Island Yacht Club.
Posted on 23 Aug 2023 New England 100: 100 miles of endurance racing
by NAASA
36 sailors competed in this test of athleticism, determination, and nerve around Narragansett Bay Last weekend, catamaran sailors took to Narragansett Bay for 2 days and 100 miles of high-speed endurance racing for the "New England 100".
Posted on 18 Aug 2023 Rolex Fastnet Race 2023 On Board Allegra
by PlanetSail
Paul Larsen puts you in the picture as to what it was really like Paul Larsen is the world's fastest sailor. He's a multihull fanatic and a great story teller and his description of Allegra's Fastnet Race is well worth a listen.
Posted on 27 Jul 2023 Rolex Fastnet Race MOCRA class
by James Boyd
Rise of the 50 footers Much of the media oxygen in this year's special 50th edition of the Royal Ocean Racing Club's Rolex Fastnet Race will again be on the battle at the front of the fleet between the two 30m Ultime trimarans, Banque Populaire XI and SVR-Lazartigue.
Posted on 18 Jul 2023 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 2023 2023 Hobie 20 North American Championships Q&A
by David Schmidt
We talk with Josh and Whitney Benge about the 2023 Hobie 20 North Americans Sail-World checked in with Josh and Whitney Benge, regatta chair and organizer/co-chair (respectively) of the 2023 Hobie 20 North American Championships, via email, to learn more about this exciting multihull regatta.
Posted on 15 Jun 2023 2023 Yellow Brick Regatta Q&A
by David Schmidt
We talk with Ron Holm about the Yellow Brick Regatta Sail-World checked in with Ron Holm, regatta chair of the Perry Yacht Club's 2023 Yellow Brick Regatta, via email, to learn more about this exciting beach-cat regatta.
Posted on 7 Jun 2023 Interview with Cure Marine's Director Dave Biggar
by Mark Jardine & John Curnow
We find out the latest about the Cure 55 performance cruising catamaran Mark Jardine, Managing Editor of Sail-World.com, spoke to Dave Biggar, Director or Cure Marine, in the AIMEX Garden at the Sanctuary Cove International Boat Show 2023.
Posted on 26 May 2023 Nautitech leads with new wireless safety system
by Cyclops Marine
Doubling down on customer experience by embracing the latest wireless technology Fresh from winning the European Yacht of The Year Award in the Multihull Category, Nautitech is doubling down on customer experience by embracing the latest wireless technology.
Posted on 3 May 2023 2023 Ides of March Regatta
by David Schmidt
We talk with Scott Tuma about the 2023 Ides of March Regatta Sail-World checked in with Scott Tuma, regatta chair of the 2023 Ides of March Regatta, via email, about this exciting multihull regatta.
Posted on 22 Mar 2023 Clermont CatCall 2023 interview
by David Schmidt
We talk with Stacey Uptain-Smith about the Clermont CatCall 2023 Sail-World checked in with Stacey Uptain-Smith, president of the Clermont Sailing Center's board of directors, about the Clermont CatCall 2023, via email, to learn more about this exciting multihull regatta.
Posted on 21 Feb 2023 Cure - the prequel
by John Curnow, Global Editor, SailWorldCruising.com
Light, strong, modern, and fast: four adjectives that sum this up Light, strong, modern, and fast. Four adjectives, and they're pretty much the total summation of the Cure Marine Custom 70 you're looking at here.
Posted on 22 Dec 2022 They come in threes
by John Curnow, Global Editor, SailWorldCruising.com
Ordinarily, you'd assume the worst when you see that line, but it's all good news! Ordinarily, you'd assume the worst when you see that line. It's like ‘Oh no', what's next if you're on the second, or ‘check this out' if you're looking back at all three in wonderment, if somewhat obscured by the tears in your eyes.
Posted on 30 Nov 2022 Ben Wells on the 2022 Formula Wave Class Champions
by David Schmidt
An interview with Ben Wells on the 2022 Formula Wave Class Championship Regatta I checked in with Ben Wells, president of the Formula Wave Class, via email, to learn more about this championship-level regatta.
Posted on 15 Nov 2022 Gabriela Cumbie on the Caterwaul Regatta Fall 2022
by David Schmidt
David Schmidt checks in with the regatta co-chair I checked in with Gabriela Cumbie, regatta co-chair of the Caterwaul Regatta Fall 2022, to learn more about this exciting multihull event.
Posted on 1 Nov 2022 Weymouth Speed Week 2022
by Weymouth Speed Week
50 years on, and one of the best ever Little did Sir Tim Colman (yes, he of mustard fame) and James Gregono know when they and their peers started Weymouth Speed week in 1972 to see just how fast their boats could go over the now legendary 500m course.
Posted on 27 Oct 2022 Don't just cook - Create wonderment!
by Sail LUNA
Fabiola has an ingrained love of cooking and has made endless connections with local food providers Fabiola has an ingrained love of cooking and has made endless connections with local food providers across the islands. She's explored many local markets so she can create mouthwatering dishes for her guests using her own recipes.
Posted on 24 Oct 2022 The Redfish Reach and Catamaran Conundrum
by David Schmidt
David Schmidt checks in with the Commodore of the Texas City Dike Yacht Club I checked in with Roger Howard, commodore of the Texas City Dike Yacht Club, which is hosting the Redfish Reach and Catamaran Conundrum, to learn more about this exciting mid-autumn multihull regatta.
Posted on 19 Oct 2022 Juana Rudzki on the annual Juana Good Time Regatta
by David Schmidt
David Schmidt checks in with the regatta chair ahead of the 32nd running of the event I checked in with Juana Rudzki, event chair of the 32nd annual Juana Good Time Regatta, via email, to learn more about this high-spirited multihull regatta.
Posted on 7 Sep 2022