The IMOCA skippers getting ready to return The IMOCA skippers getting ready to return There is nothing like an IMOCA sailor who is stuck on land There is nothing like an IMOCA sailor who is stuck on land. Just ask Pip Hare, the British Vendée Globe finisher who did not take part in the Transat Jacques Vabre as she and her team continue preparing their new boat for next season. by Ed Gorman / IMOCA Globe Series Posted 6 Dec 15:33 UTC Global Solo Challenge welcomes the 38th entry Global Solo Challenge welcomes the 38th entry Belgian Dirk Gunst defines the challenge as "Our Mount Everest without Sherpas" Belgian Dirk Gunst from Ostende has an impressive sailing experience both cruising on long distance passages and racing in the double-handed Round Britain and Ireland and Azores and Back Race and Single-handed in the OSTAR 1996 and 2000. by Global Solo Challenge Posted 6 Dec 15:29 UTC America's Cup: Special General Meeting cancelled America's Cup: Special General Meeting cancelled The RNZYS Special General Meeting will not go ahead after the Requisition was withdrawn on Monday The Special General Meeting requested by a group of Royal New Zealand Yacht Squadron members, set down for Thursday evening, will not go ahead after the requisition was withdrawn on Monday. by Richard Gladwell/Sail-world.com/nz Posted 6 Dec 14:04 UTC 7 days of Zhik cracker deals 7 days of Zhik cracker deals Get yourself Christmas ready! Still searching for that perfect present? Every day, for the next 7 days we will be unlocking a great new deal on a selected product. Check zhik.com each day as they unlock. by Zhik Posted 6 Dec 12:14 UTC 75 boats complete 2021 Transat Jacques Vabre 75 boats complete 2021 Transat Jacques Vabre 150 sailors and 75 crews have made it to Martinique from Le Havre The 2021 Transat Jacques Vabre ended today with the very last boat, the Class40 Terre Exotique, crossing the finish line less than an hour before the cut-off time. by TJV Media Posted 6 Dec 10:40 UTC 2021 ILCA 6 Radial Worlds in Oman day 5 2021 ILCA 6 Radial Worlds in Oman day 5 The quest for medals will go down to the final day A dramatic penultimate day in the 2021 ILCA 6 Worlds ensured the quest for medals will go down to the final day in both men's and women's races. After a week of low wind, today was completely different and saw many sailors show their true form. by Oman Sail & Jon Emmett Posted 6 Dec 05:35 UTC Cabbage Tree Island Race Start Cabbage Tree Island Race Start A damp, but fast trip north to Cabbage Tree Island for a large, mixed fleet of vessels A large mixed fleet set off for Cabbage Tree Island on Friday evening heading for a damp, but fast trip north. LawConnect took out line honours, IRC overall to Zen and the 2 Hander Division went to Speedwell. by Bow Caddy Media Posted 5 Dec 23:16 UTC Team France wins Sailing Arabia – The Tour 2021 Team France wins Sailing Arabia – The Tour 2021 Wrapping up the title in style Team France claimed the Sailing Arabia - The Tour 2021 trophy with another win in the final leg at Al Mouj Muscat. The debuting crew led from start to finish, winning seven of ten days. by Oman Sail Posted 5 Dec 20:05 UTC Take Your Gifting Up A Few Knots Take Your Gifting Up A Few Knots Henri-Lloyd have a range of options for you This festive season, take your gifting up a few knots and treat yourself or a loved one to something truly special from Henri-Lloyd's selection of timeless Christmas gifts. by Henri-Lloyd Posted 5 Dec 16:00 UTC 505 Class looks forward to 2022 505 Class looks forward to 2022 Some superb events in the schedule after a disrupted 2021 2021 is coming to an end and hopefully we say goodbye to the worst of Covid. So what is planned for 2022? by Michael Quirk, 505 Class President Posted 5 Dec 13:50 UTC Tre Golfi Sailing Week 2022 update Tre Golfi Sailing Week 2022 update One of the most popular and crowded offshore races on the competitive Mediterranean calendar Once again sponsored by Rolex, the event is organized by the Circolo Remo e Vela Italia, with Yacht Club Italiano, Reale Yacht Club Canottieri Savoia, IMA, ORC, UVAI, AIVE, and under the patronage of FIV. by Tre Golfi Sailing Week Posted 5 Dec 10:58 UTC The Race Around: Race Directors announced The Race Around: Race Directors announced Jacques Caraës and Claire Renou appointed The Race Around, Class40's official round-the-world yacht race, has named its race management team. The event, co-founded by Sam Holliday and Hugh Piggin, will start in the late summer of 2023 and can be raced either solo or double-handed. by Sam Holliday Posted 5 Dec 10:56 UTC KiteFoil World Series Gran Canaria overall KiteFoil World Series Gran Canaria overall Foil la France! Mazella and Newland storm to championship glory Axel Mazella and Poema Newland have become champions of Gran Canaria, the fifth and final event of the 2021 KiteFoil World Series. Both French riders have also been crowned champions of the 2021 season. by Andy Rice, IKA Posted 5 Dec 10:19 UTC 2021 ILCA 6 Radial Worlds in Oman day 4 2021 ILCA 6 Radial Worlds in Oman day 4 Shifting winds and changing fortunes Shifting winds on Day 4 of the 2021 ILCA 6 World Championships allowed a full day of racing but one full of surprises once again influenced by the wind. by Oman Sail & Jon Emmett Posted 5 Dec 09:42 UTC 18ft Skiff NSW Championship in Sydney race 3 18ft Skiff NSW Championship in Sydney race 3 A dominating performance ny the Yandoo team of John Winning, Mike Kennedy & Fang Warren The Yandoo team of John Winning, Mike Kennedy and Fang Warren lead the NSW 18ft Skiff Championship following a dominating performance to take out Race 3 of the championship on Sydney Harbour today. by Frank Quealey Posted 5 Dec 08:59 UTC Rooster Gift Ideas and Deals Rooster Gift Ideas and Deals Have a stress-free season with 3 for 2 offers Whether it's for Mum, Dad, Grandad, your best mate, Grandson, niece, neighbour or favourite sports companion, get them something they really want this year. by Rooster Sailing Posted 5 Dec 08:30 UTC MailASail OSTAR, TWOSTAR and RB&I update MailASail OSTAR, TWOSTAR and RB&I update OSTAR early entry discount ending on 1st January The 60th Anniversary OSTAR race which is sponsored by MailASail is drawing ever closer. Firm entries totalling 13 have already been received from France, Bulgaria, Poland, GBR, Czech Republic and Italy. by Adrian Gray Posted 5 Dec 06:49 UTC Avoltore leads J/24 Anzio & Nettuno Winter Series Avoltore leads J/24 Anzio & Nettuno Winter Series The trophy goes to the winner of a series of five days of racing Over this past weekend, the Rome J/24 Fleet were engaged in a double appointment in the stretch of water known as the Gulf of Anzio and Nettuno (southwest of Rome along the Mediterranean Sea. by J/Boats Posted 5 Dec 06:37 UTC LawConnect Line Honours in Cabbage Tree Island LawConnect Line Honours in Cabbage Tree Island Supermaxi led the Cabbage Tree Island fleet out of Sydney Harbour on a gloomy Friday evening After an impressive start to the Cabbage Tree Island race on Friday, when Christian Beck's Law Connect led the fleet out of Sydney Harbour on a gloomy Friday evening, the 100 footer held the lead to Cabbage Tree Island and back... by Bow Caddy Media Posted 5 Dec 04:33 UTC Paprec Arkea skipper for Vendée Globe announced Paprec Arkea skipper for Vendée Globe announced Yoann Richomme to sail new IMOCA from the Finot-Conq group Paprec and Arkéa are strengthening their commitment to ocean racing as they lead a new campaign for the 2024 Vendée Globe. by Team Paprec Arkea Posted 4 Dec 16:15 UTC KiteFoil World Series Gran Canaria day 3 KiteFoil World Series Gran Canaria day 3 Taradin running out of runway to beat Bainbridge Day three of the 2021 KiteFoil World Series Gran Canaria saw the breeze gusting too strongly for the riders to get out through the shore break at Playa de las Burras. Again no racing, but few murmurs of disappointment from the fleet. by Andy Rice, IKA Posted 4 Dec 16:08 UTC What lessons can you learn from sailing? What lessons can you learn from sailing? Global Solo Challenge skippers interviewed Sailing can be considered a sport, but many prefer to refer to it as a discipline. Sailing, especially single-handed and long-distance, requires an incredible number and combination of skills. by Global Solo Challenge Posted 4 Dec 15:03 UTC 2022 ClubSwan racing calendar unveiled 2022 ClubSwan racing calendar unveiled Starting from April with the Tuscany Challenge After the great success of the 2021 racing season, which saw a stunning edition of the Swan European Regatta and an outstanding edition of The Nations League, dedicated to Swan One Design, ClubSwan Racing is unveiling the events calendar for 2022. by Nautor's Swan Posted 4 Dec 14:52 UTC 2021 ILCA 6 Radial Worlds in Oman day 3 2021 ILCA 6 Radial Worlds in Oman day 3 Wind causes more surprises Day three of the 2021 ILCA 6 Worlds was once again influenced by the wind. Just two races in the men's category and one in the women's were completed at Barceló Resort Mussanah as the sailors struggled to get to grips with the changing wind patterns. by Oman Sail & Jon Emmett Posted 4 Dec 10:57 UTC Marine Resources Latest Jobs Newsletter Marine Resources Latest Jobs Newsletter Putting a spotlight on our exciting roles available for Sunseeker Here's a highlight of this week's latest jobs. We're putting a spotlight on our exciting roles available for Sunseeker, who are looking for Deck-fitters for both their Poole and Weymouth locations. by Marine Resources Posted 4 Dec 08:00 UTC 7 months until the start of the Globe40 7 months until the start of the Globe40 Race start to take place in Tangier on 26 June 2022 Two and a half years after its launch, the GLOBE40 is now in the advanced stages of its preparation for the race start in Tangier on 26 June 2022. by Manfred Ramspacher Posted 3 Dec 14:12 UTC Mark Sinclair sets sails to compete his GGR voyage Mark Sinclair sets sails to compete his GGR voyage Golden Globe Race 2022 skippers and organizers are busy at sea, in the sheds, or at Paris Boat Show With the new year around the corner and nine months before the start of the Golden Globe Race 2022, the skippers and organizers are keeping busy. While most boats get in the shed for their winter refit, some sailors prefer to spend time on the water. by Don McIntyre Posted 3 Dec 13:34 UTC M32 class all set for 2022 M32 class all set for 2022 The champagne has yet to dry on the 2021 Worlds trophy in Miami The champagne has yet to dry on the 2021 World Championship trophy in Miami as the class is finalizing the 2022 schedule with spectacular new venues and old favourites. by M32 Class Posted 3 Dec 12:26 UTC IMA introduces Maxi European Championship for 2022 IMA introduces Maxi European Championship for 2022 The championship will begin with the second oldest event in the Italian yachting calendar Supported by Rolex, this first ever IMA Maxi European Championship is organised by the Circolo Remo e Vela Italia and the International Maxi Association under the patronage of the FIV and in cooperation with YC Italiano and the Reale YC Canottieri Savoia. by James Boyd / International Maxi Association Posted 3 Dec 11:19 UTC KiteFoil World Series Gran Canaria day 2 KiteFoil World Series Gran Canaria day 2 Gruber goes out in gnarly conditions after racing canned for the day The 'racing postponed' flags were displayed at 2pm on day two of the 2021 KiteFoil World Series Gran Canaria. Winds gusting over 30 knots at the Playa de las Burras meant no racing for the day. by International Kiteboarding Association Posted 3 Dec 10:43 UTC 2021 ILCA 6 Radial Worlds in Oman day 2 2021 ILCA 6 Radial Worlds in Oman day 2 An exciting second day makes up for Wednesday's lack of wind An exciting second day at the 2021 ILCA 6 World Championships more than made up for Wednesday's lack of wind, as the fleet finally made their way out onto the water at Barceló Resort Mussanah in about 6-8 knots. by Oman Sail & Jon Emmett Posted 3 Dec 08:47 UTC Letter from the Antipodes: Saunders' Laser win Letter from the Antipodes: Saunders' Laser win Tom Saunders' win in the ILCA7 (previously known as Laser) World Championship is a much-needed tonic Tom Saunders' win in the ILCA7 (previously known as Laser) World Championship is a much-needed tonic for New Zealand sailing, after a lacklustre Olympic regatta and uncertain times ahead for Kiwi Olympic aspirations by Richard Gladwell/Sail-World.com/nz Posted 3 Dec 02:27 UTC Rolex Sailors of the Year - Winners announced Rolex Sailors of the Year - Winners announced Virtual ceremony held at the Royal Yacht Squadron in Cowes Olympic gold medalists Hannah Mills MBE (GBR) and Eilidh McIntyre (GBR) were voted female 2021 Rolex World Sailor of the Year. Australia's Tom Slingsby has won the male 2021 Rolex World Sailor of the Year by World Sailing Posted 2 Dec 23:15 UTC NZ SailGP reaffirms commitment to better planet NZ SailGP reaffirms commitment to better planet NZ SailGP team signs the Ocean for Climate Declaration and joining the Race to Zero. Team has reaffirmed its commitment to a better planet, signing the Ocean for Climate Declaration and joining the Race to Zero. by James Rigby - NZL SailGP Team Posted 2 Dec 19:57 UTC Les Voiles de St. Barth Richard Mille 2022 preview Les Voiles de St. Barth Richard Mille 2022 preview Early entries already promise an epic 11th edition in Saint Barthélemy With five months to go, almost 30 entries ranging from Maxis to Melges 24 have committed to a fabulous week of racing in Saint Barthélemy for the 11th edition of Les Voiles de St. Barth Richard Mille by Laura Muma Posted 2 Dec 15:35 UTC Allen AutoRatchet Vs Pro-Ratchet Allen AutoRatchet Vs Pro-Ratchet Which option is best for you? The ratchet block is arguably one of the most important pieces of hardware used on a sailboat. But what exactly is a ratchet block, how does it work and which option is best for you? by Allen Posted 2 Dec 14:00 UTC Dates for 2023 Rolex Fastnet Race announced Dates for 2023 Rolex Fastnet Race announced 50th edition of the world's largest offshore race Following the success of the 2021 Rolex Fastnet Race from Cowes to Cherbourg-en-Cotentin, the Royal Ocean Racing Club (RORC) and its French partners are delighted to announce the date for the next edition of its flagship event in 2023. by RORC Posted 2 Dec 13:42 UTC Maxi Edmond de Rothschild expected into Lorient Maxi Edmond de Rothschild expected into Lorient Just over a weeek celebrating their Transat Jacques Vabre victory Just over a week ago, Franck Cammas and Charles Caudrelier were celebrating their magnificent victory in the Ultime category of the Transat Jacques Vabre with the whole of Gitana Team. by Gitana Team Posted 2 Dec 13:00 UTC America's Cup: Maybe four Challengers already? America's Cup: Maybe four Challengers already? Updated: Alinghi and Luna Rossa enter along with maybe one more, plus the Challenger of Record Updated: The number of early entries for the 37th America's Cup has given lie to predictions that the cost of competing. Alinghi (SUI) and Luna Rossa (ITA) have entered along with maybe one more plus Challenger of Record INEOS Britannia. by Richard Gladwell/Sail-World.com/nz Posted 2 Dec 12:22 UTC 2021 ILCA 6 Radial Worlds in Oman day 1 2021 ILCA 6 Radial Worlds in Oman day 1 No wind meant no racing, but plenty of action from the boat park No wind meant no racing at the ILCA 6 Worlds in Oman but there was still lots of action from the boat park... by Oman Sail & Jon Emmett Posted 2 Dec 09:11 UTC