The Ocean Race Leg 2 Day 6: Nervous times The Ocean Race Leg 2 Day 6: Nervous times Tensions run high as wind and boat speeds hit new lows Tensions run high as wind and boat speeds hit new lows with the IMOCA fleet crossing an unusually large doldrums. by The Ocean Race Posted 30 Jan 16:06 UTC Winners and more at boot Düsseldorf Winners and more at boot Düsseldorf The world's biggest boat show is back Boot Düsseldorf, the world's biggest boat show is the venue for the announcement of the winners of the European Yacht of The Year. But as always the show delivers an impressive line up of exciting new designs and cool kit. by Matt Sheahan Posted 30 Jan 14:15 UTC Visit Qatar GKA Freestyle Kite World Cup 2023 Visit Qatar GKA Freestyle Kite World Cup 2023 Freestyle kite event marks the start of this season's tour The event is free to watch for visitors, who will be treated to an exhilarating display of freestyle kiting, which focuses on big air tricks, loops and jumps. by Qatar Tourism Posted 30 Jan 13:37 UTC Freestyle skills at the 2023 FPT Cape Town Freestyle skills at the 2023 FPT Cape Town Howling winds kicked off the competitive season in South Africa Two eliminations were ran, one at the Rietvlei lake and one at the wavespot Doodles, meaning diverse conditions which challenged every single one of the 28 entrants. by Freestyle Pro Tour Posted 30 Jan 13:06 UTC Sailing not included in Paralympic Games for LA28 Sailing not included in Paralympic Games for LA28 David Graham, "...an extremely disappointing day for our whole sport" World Sailing has vowed to continue supporting Para Sailing worldwide following the news that the sport will not be included in the Paralympic Games for LA28. by World Sailing Posted 30 Jan 10:54 UTC The record-breaking 2023 RORC Transatlantic Race The record-breaking 2023 RORC Transatlantic Race Near perfect trade wind conditions for the ninth edition Starting from Marina Lanzarote on the 8th of January 2023, the ninth edition of the RORC Transatlantic Race had near perfect trade wind conditions. by Louay Habib / RORC Posted 30 Jan 10:10 UTC Cup Spy Jan 27/28: Brits join the Capsize Club Cup Spy Jan 27/28: Brits join the Capsize Club Brits join the Capsize Club, Spies check out Italians, Swiss on the Barcelona Roller-coaster Luna Rossa had a fast day at the office off Cagliari, but the AC37 Recon team got their shots. The Swiss were confronted by an deceptive cross sea state which made for some spectacular charges. The Brits did a slow speed capsize and some fast runs. by Richard Gladwell/Sail-world.com/nz Posted 30 Jan 08:49 UTC 2023 Finn Gold Cup in Miami Day 3 2023 Finn Gold Cup in Miami Day 3 Young guns close gap on Ed Wright After two days of very cloudy conditions, the Sunshine State started to live up to its name again on Bacardi Race Day, the third day of the 2023 Finn Gold Cup in Miami. by Robert Deaves Posted 30 Jan 05:47 UTC Bacardi Winter Series Event 2 overall Bacardi Winter Series Event 2 overall Three days in a row of perfect sailing conditions Three days in a row of perfect sailing conditions on Biscayne Bay, January 27-29, 2023, and a dream event for all, with fantastic breeze, sun and shoreside Bacardi bonhomie at Bacardi Winter Series Event 2. by Luissa Smith Posted 30 Jan 01:21 UTC Martinique Cata-Raid overall Martinique Cata-Raid overall Lou Mourniac and Pierre-Yves Durand win the F18 crown The final leg between Le Marin and Le Robert was fiercely contested. by Martinique Cata-Raid Posted 30 Jan 00:37 UTC XV Euromarina Optimist Torrevieja overall XV Euromarina Optimist Torrevieja overall Ukrainian Sviatoslav Madonich is proclaimed champion The podium closes with the Catalan Joan Domingo and the Greek Emmanouil Anastasios Vomvylas. In SUB16 the champions have been Sviatoslav Madonich and the Croatian Ema Grabar by Prensa Sailing Comunicación Posted 30 Jan 00:20 UTC Cup Spy Jan 26: No breeze to big breeze Cup Spy Jan 26: No breeze to big breeze Four teams sailed in very different conditions. American Magic hits 38kts upwind American Magic had a solid training session offshore on the Gulf of Mexico hitting an impressive 38kts upwind. The Kiwis sailed in winds of 26 kts - above the AC37 limit. The Brits had no wind at all in Mallorca. by Richard Gladwell/Sail-world.com/nz Posted 29 Jan 23:05 UTC Vaikobi Accessories Vaikobi Accessories Train longer. Go faster. Stay safer. Be comfortable. Train longer. Go faster. Stay safer. Be comfortable... with accessories that can make all the difference to your on-water session. by Vaikobi Ocean Performance Posted 29 Jan 21:00 UTC All vessels great and small All vessels great and small January is a great time 'Down Under': Loads of annual regattas for coveted titles January is such a great time 'Down Under': A load of annual regattas for coveted Australian Championships, with many very much steeped in a grand history, and often a World title or two are in there, as well. by John Curnow, Editor, Sail World AUS Posted 29 Jan 21:00 UTC GUYOT environnement - Team Europe Leg 2 Day 5 GUYOT environnement - Team Europe Leg 2 Day 5 The game of patience begins in The Ocean Race The Ocean Race fleet dipped into the Doldrums and is now swapping "champagne sailing in the trade winds", as Pit Anne-Claire Le Berre of GUYOT environnement - Team Europe called it, for the game of patience in the calm wind zone around the equator. by Offshore Team Germany Posted 29 Jan 16:34 UTC Britain's Phil Sharp on his new IMOCA Britain's Phil Sharp on his new IMOCA Zero emissions Sam Manuard design, highlighting hydrogen fuel cell technology Britain's Phil Sharp will line up with a new zero emissions Sam Manuard IMOCA highlighting hydrogen fuel cell technology. by Vendee Globe Posted 29 Jan 15:29 UTC The Ocean Race Leg 2 Day 5: Into the unknown The Ocean Race Leg 2 Day 5: Into the unknown Biotherm leads the fleet into the doldrums with Malizia making up miles Paul Meilhat's Biotherm was the first boat to feel the impact of the doldrums overnight as his crew saw their speed plummet from 14 to 4 knots just after midnight UTC. by The Ocean Race Posted 29 Jan 12:57 UTC Martinique Cata-Raid day 4 Martinique Cata-Raid day 4 Acomalis hits the nail on the head! We were expecting light winds for this penultimate race between Anse à l'âne and Le Marin and finally the wind came in with a squall on the start line; a squall that propelled the small ultra fast catamarans to quickly pass Cap Salomon under spinnaker. by Martinique Cata-Raid Posted 29 Jan 11:51 UTC Voyage to the Arctic Circle in 2023 Voyage to the Arctic Circle in 2023 Booking is now live for the 2023 SKIRR Adventures High Latitudes voyage Following an incredible inaugural expedition last year, booking is now live for the 2023 SKIRR Adventures High Latitudes voyage. by Clipper Round the World Race Posted 29 Jan 10:18 UTC 18ft Skiff Australian Championship overall 18ft Skiff Australian Championship overall No racing was completed on Sydney Harbour today The Finport Finance team of Keagan York, Angus Williams and Phil Marshall became the 2022-23 Australian 18ft Skiff champion after a controversial day when no racing was completed on Sydney Harbour today. by Frank Quealey Posted 29 Jan 08:37 UTC Globe40 Leg 6 Finish Globe40 Leg 6 Finish Ahmas wins in Recife in the Brazilian heat The Anglo-American team AHMAS (Class40 n degrees 127) crossed the finish line of leg 6 of the GLOBE40 in Recife Saturday at 11:48 p.m. local time. by Sirius Events Posted 29 Jan 06:11 UTC 2023 Finn Gold Cup in Miami Day 2 2023 Finn Gold Cup in Miami Day 2 Ed Wright extends his lead over Domonkos Nemeth It was breeze on in Miami for Day 2 of the 2023 Finn Gold Cup. After four races now sailed, Ed Wright, from Britain, extends his lead while Domonkos Nemeth, from Hungary stays in second. by Robert Deaves Posted 29 Jan 05:40 UTC Auckland Anniversary Day Regatta is cancelled Auckland Anniversary Day Regatta is cancelled Auckland Anniversary Day Regatta has been cancelled following a state of emergency in Auckland For only the second time in its 183 year history, the Auckland Anniversary Day Regatta has been cancelled following the devastating floods on Friday night and the announcement of a state of emergency for Auckland. by Helen Horrocks Posted 29 Jan 03:54 UTC Bacardi Winter Series Event 2 day 2 Bacardi Winter Series Event 2 day 2 Wet and wild in Miami Blustery conditions on the second day of racing at Bacardi Winter Series Event 2, Saturday, January 28, upped the ante with 15-22 knots sweeping through the racetrack. by Luissa Smith Posted 29 Jan 00:05 UTC iQFOiL Lanzarote International Games overall iQFOiL Lanzarote International Games overall Pilar Lamadrid (ESP) and Pawel Tarnowski (POL) crowned champions The first major Olympic windsurfing event of the year which attracted with 150 participants from 35 countries, the Lanzarote iQFOil Games, came to an exciting conclusion today in the Canary Islands. by Media Lanzarote Sailing Center Posted 28 Jan 22:02 UTC XV Euromarina Optimist Torrevieja Day 3 XV Euromarina Optimist Torrevieja Day 3 Spaniards Joan Domingo and Blanca Ferrando lead The penultimate day of the international Optimist regatta closes with the three races scheduled under very good wind conditions. by Prensa Sailing Comunicación Posted 28 Jan 20:04 UTC First training sessions for The Famous Project First training sessions for The Famous Project Selection trials for 100% female crew ahead of the Jules Verne Trophy From February 6 to 10, 2023 at the Mediterranean Training Centre (CEM) in La Grande-Motte, Alexia Barrier will gather four women sailors to start the selections for The Famous Project. by The Famous Project Posted 28 Jan 17:01 UTC Young cancer survivors benefit from sailing Young cancer survivors benefit from sailing People's Postcode Lottery funding boost for Ellen MacArthur Cancer Trust More than 500 young people living through and beyond cancer benefited from transformational Ellen MacArthur Cancer Trust sailing and outdoor adventures last year thanks to a £450,000 award raised by players of People's Postcode Lottery. by Ellen MacArthur Cancer Trust Posted 28 Jan 15:38 UTC GUYOT environnement - Team Europe Leg 2 Day 4 GUYOT environnement - Team Europe Leg 2 Day 4 A range of strategic choices in The Ocean Race The first balancing act of the second leg of The Ocean Race enters its decisive phase on Saturday. The teams have made their decisions on how far west to sail and then jibe south to enter the Doldrums. by Offshore Team Germany Posted 28 Jan 15:30 UTC Richomme salutes Meilhat and the crew on Biotherm Richomme salutes Meilhat and the crew on Biotherm As the new Paprec Arkéa arrives in Lorient The buzz in Lorient right now is about the brand new Paprec Arkéa IMOCA, which has arrived at La Base in Lorient ahead of its launch on February 22nd, the first boat in the Class for Yoann Richomme, one of France's top solo racers. by Ed Gorman / IMOCA Globe Series Posted 28 Jan 15:05 UTC The Ocean Race Leg 2 Day 4: Lining up The Ocean Race Leg 2 Day 4: Lining up The IMOCA sailors are picking their slot to line up for the doldrums crossing Stakes are high as The Ocean Race fleet begins to settle into position for crossing the equator and passing through the doldrums (officially the Intertropical Convergence Zone or ITCZ). by The Ocean Race Posted 28 Jan 13:58 UTC Meet the 29er Fleet #5: Clementine and Nathan Meet the 29er Fleet #5: Clementine and Nathan We meet Irish sibling teammates Clementine and Nathan Van Steenberge Silver Medallists in the 2022 EuroCup series, we meet Irish sibling teammates Clementine and Nathan Van Steenberge by International 29er Class Posted 28 Jan 13:48 UTC Performance Code Zero Furlers Performance Code Zero Furlers Options from KZ Racefurlers put under the spotlight We are pleased to introduce KZ Racefurlers to the upffront.com website. Racing sailors will need little introduction, as KZ have been gracing the bows of grand prix race boats for almost 30 years. by Phil Anniss Posted 28 Jan 12:00 UTC 2023 PWA IWT Unified Wave Tour 2023 PWA IWT Unified Wave Tour The biggest wave tour calendar in windsurfing history With over 40 events, across 30 countries, the 2023 PWA IWT Unified Wave Tour will create the largest single coordinated tour of windsurfing wave events, since humankind first put sail to board and took to the oceans! by International Windsurfing Tour Posted 28 Jan 11:52 UTC Ocean currents and the Global Solo Challenge Ocean currents and the Global Solo Challenge Driven by a variety of factors, including wind, tides, and the Earth's rotation Ocean surface currents are the movement of water at the surface of the ocean. These currents are driven by a variety of factors, including wind, tides, and the Earth's rotation. by Global Solo Challenge Posted 28 Jan 11:16 UTC Major windvane failure for GGR leader Simon Curwen Major windvane failure for GGR leader Simon Curwen After weathering the worst of a deep depression in 40 knots and 6-metre seas At 1815 UTC 27th January 1200 miles Northwest of Cape Horn, Simon Curwen contacted GGR control to advise of the total failure of his Hydrovane steering gear. by Golden Globe Race Posted 28 Jan 10:43 UTC Volkan Kaan Yemlihaoglu's Global Solo Challenge Volkan Kaan Yemlihaoglu's Global Solo Challenge Aspiring to be the first solo round-the-world Turkish sailor Volkan Kaan Yemlihaoglu is an energetic soul with a friendly smile and a love for the sea. by Global Solo Challenge Posted 28 Jan 10:29 UTC Cup Spy Jan 25: Kiwis battle the rough stuff Cup Spy Jan 25: Kiwis battle the rough stuff American Magics's Tom Slingsby on American Magic. Kiwis test the white water. Emirates Team New Zealand launches two AC-40's and runs into a 20-25kt breeze and confused sea state off North Head. Tom Slingsby gives an objective assessment of his new team American Magic. by Richard Gladwell/Sail-world.com/nz Posted 28 Jan 09:20 UTC 18ft Skiff Australian Championship Races 3 & 4 18ft Skiff Australian Championship Races 3 & 4 Producing some of the best, action-packed, speed sailing for the spectators Races 3 and 4 of Australian 18ft Skiff Championship were conducted over two windward-leeward courses in NE winds which ranged between 10 and 22 knots on Sydney Harbour today and produced some of the best, action-packed, speed sailing for the spectators. by Frank Quealey Posted 28 Jan 07:59 UTC 2023 Finn Gold Cup in Miami Day 1 2023 Finn Gold Cup in Miami Day 1 Ed Wright opens with two bullets The 2010 Finn world champion Ed Wright, from Britain, has taken the early lead at the 2023 Finn Gold Cup in Miami, USA, after winning both races on the opening day at Coconut Grove Sailing Club. by Robert Deaves Posted 28 Jan 05:59 UTC