Introducing the Henri-Lloyd Racing Club Introducing the Henri-Lloyd Racing Club Bringing sailors together through communities in novel and innovative ways Sailing thrives through communities and, in this time of social distancing, bringing people together through communities in novel and innovative ways helps us all bond when other methods may not be possible. by Henri-Lloyd Racing Club Posted 11 Aug 11:34 UTC Persico 69F Revolution Cup: War on the foil Persico 69F Revolution Cup: War on the foil The difference is in the courage to dare From "Classic Garda Of Gargnano" to a circuit for 69F. During the first day of revolution cup there have been 6 flight played and a big run around the buoys arranged as quadrilateral path with a reaching start. by Wordpower srl Posted 11 Aug 05:30 UTC Maxi Yacht Rolex Cup set to go ahead Maxi Yacht Rolex Cup set to go ahead Relaunching big boat racing in the Med Organised by the Yacht Club Costa Smeralda in conjunction with the International Maxi Association and supported from the outset by Rolex, this will be 31st running of the Maxi Yacht Rolex Cup. by James Boyd / International Maxi Association Posted 10 Aug 17:48 UTC Move faster with Henri-Lloyd M-Race Move faster with Henri-Lloyd M-Race Hardly feel you're wearing it Engineered from a new GORE-TEX® technology, Infinium. The M-Race series is super lightweight, totally windproof and extremely breathable. Available for Men and Women. by Henri-Lloyd Posted 10 Aug 15:35 UTC Helly Hansen Irish Fireball Nationals Helly Hansen Irish Fireball Nationals Repeat winners retain their title, but they had to work for it! At a time when the Irish Fireball fleet should have been in Howth, welcoming Fireballers from to the 2020 Fireball Worlds, a 13-boat fleet was contesting what we think is the first Nationals to be hosted in a Covid-ravaged summer calendar. by Cormac Bradley Posted 10 Aug 13:19 UTC America's Cup Rialto: And then there were two America's Cup Rialto: And then there were two Two America's Cup teams were out sailing on the Hauraki Gulf today - both in their AC75's - Updated Two America's Cup teams were out sailing on the Hauraki Gulf Mondayday - for the first time both had their AC75's sailing - albeit in separate parts of the harbour. Updated with several top videos and some new images (American Magic) from the afternoon. by Richard Gladwell/Sail-World.com/NZ Posted 10 Aug 12:42 UTC GC32 Racing Tour focuses on Riva del Garda GC32 Racing Tour focuses on Riva del Garda Holding a single event for 2020 out of the popular sailing mecca Riva del Garda is located in the province of Trentino which suffered only 5% of the number of COVID-19 cases compared to its neighbour Lombardy, the Italian epicentre for the pandemic. by GC32 Racing Tour Media Posted 10 Aug 12:14 UTC Highfield Boats reveals all-new 2021 Sport range Highfield Boats reveals all-new 2021 Sport range This latest collection of high performance aluminium RIBs has been ten years in development Leading aluminium RIB manufacturer Highfield Boats has revealed the first images of the company's much anticipated 2021 Sport range. by Highfield Boats Co Ltd Posted 10 Aug 06:15 UTC North Sails Weekly Debrief North Sails Weekly Debrief Engine Above the deck, Choosing your Sailmaker, Improve your tacks Each IMOCA inventory is unique to their skipper, boat and rig plan. The North Sails team in France enlightens us on tailor-made solutions to compete at the highest level. by North Sails Posted 10 Aug 05:36 UTC 2020 Melges 24 European Sailing Series overall 2020 Melges 24 European Sailing Series overall A sparkling final day takes Altea to the top Sparkling final for the Melges 24 European Sailing Series regatta in Torbole, where a fleet of sixteen boats from seven nations has completed a series of eight races to crown the winner of the first event of the 2020 season. by IM24CA Posted 10 Aug 01:11 UTC The elephant in the room The elephant in the room Time is a very different commodity now, almost Dali-esque, actually. Last year, in what seems like a long time ago, in a galaxy far, far away… Whoops wrong train of thought there. At any rate, time is a very different commodity now, almost Dali-esque, actually. by John Curnow, Editor, Sail-World AUS Posted 9 Aug 22:00 UTC World Sailing Presidential Newsletter: July 2020 World Sailing Presidential Newsletter: July 2020 Back to (the new) normal For some time now, we have been talking about the "reopening of society" and the "post COVID-19 world." As we are seeing, the world is making considerable progress; of course, with each country going at its own pace. by Kim Andersen, President World Sailing Posted 9 Aug 18:30 UTC Wave Regatta Flattened in COVID Tide Wave Regatta Flattened in COVID Tide The difficult decision made to cancel this year's event In the face of uncontrollable circumstances and taking account of our responsibilities in respect of public health, the Organising Committee of Wave Regatta 2020 in conjunction with Howth YC and ICRA has made the difficult decision to cancel. by Brian Turvey Posted 9 Aug 17:00 UTC Highlights of 30 years of America's Cup commentary Highlights of 30 years of America's Cup commentary The Voice of the America's Cup - highlights reel covering 34 years of commentary Peter "PJ" Montgomery will be inducted into the America's Cup Hall of Fame in March 2021 - and is just the third "chronicler" to be admitted. Here's a series of audio clips from the 1992 LV and America's Cups through to the 2017 win, plus an image gallery by Richard Gladwell/Sail-World.com/nz Posted 9 Aug 05:02 UTC 2020 Melges 24 European Sailing Series day 2 2020 Melges 24 European Sailing Series day 2 Be ready for an exciting final in Torbole Another day of light breeze in Torbole, but there is no lack of competition on the race course of the Melges 24 fleet, currently sailing for the first event of the Melges 24 European Sailing Series and Act 2 of the Italian Melges24Tour. by IM24CA Posted 9 Aug 02:11 UTC French Clubs Contest French Clubs Contest Nautic Club of Aix les Bains wins a unique prize Launched 29th may, the first edition of the French Clubs Contest offered a unique prize: providing a Diam 24 OD for the French monotype Championship 2020. by Diam24onedesign Posted 8 Aug 15:46 UTC Vendée Globe 2020: Meet Arnaud Boissières Vendée Globe 2020: Meet Arnaud Boissières Aiming to be the first sailor ever to finish four back-to-back Vendée Globes He is aiming to be the first sailor ever to finish four back-to-back Vendée Globe races. He was inspired to take up sailing by a visit to Les Sables d'Olonne to see the start of the first ever race when he was fighting childhood leukaemia. by Vendee Globe Posted 8 Aug 10:00 UTC Race on! The VX Race PFD has your back Race on! The VX Race PFD has your back Designed specifically for active sailing and maximum comfort Introducing the Vaikobi VX Race PFD, designed specifically for active sailing and maximum comfort in a sleek minimal profile. by Vaikobi Posted 8 Aug 08:00 UTC 2020 Melges 24 European Sailing Series day 1 2020 Melges 24 European Sailing Series day 1 Corinthian teams rule in day one in Torbole Racing kicks off for the first event of the Melges 24 European Sailing Series in Torbole and, with light Ora wind from the South, the fleet completes three races that bring to the top of the standings the Corinthian crew of Taki 4 by Marco Zammarchi by IM24CA Posted 8 Aug 02:47 UTC America's Cup Rialto: Out of sight in the Paddock America's Cup Rialto: Out of sight in the Paddock Circuit training in The Paddock, wind pressure affects dry tacks and gybes, dodging a 30-40kt squall American Magic's Defiant left their base around 1030hrs on a fast 10nm foil-borne around for another training session out on Course E - between Eastern Beach and Waiheke Island, otherwise known as "The Paddock". by Richard Gladwell/Sail-World.com/NZ Posted 8 Aug 02:35 UTC Foil for Life Challenge by Lemer Pax Foil for Life Challenge by Lemer Pax A major milestone reached with the title sponsorship announcement Since the group of intrepid British and French WASZP sailors announced the Foil for Life Challenge on the 19th July, the team have been working hard organising the logistics, drumming up support, creating safety plans, training and fund-raising. by Mark Jardine Posted 7 Aug 18:38 UTC Persico 69F Revolution Cup starts Friday Persico 69F Revolution Cup starts Friday Which are the ingredients of a (good) revolution? From theory to practice: The Revolution starts on Friday with 16 teams Under 25 on water, table formula, 12 races in three days, arbitrage on water, quadrilateral course and international teams and very young people. This week, on the line, there's a lot. by Wordpower srl Posted 7 Aug 18:07 UTC Heads, Shoulders, Hands and Feet Heads, Shoulders, Hands and Feet It's the little things that make the biggest difference It's the little things that make the biggest difference to how you get on out there on the water. Gloves, boots, headwear, each needs to work for your climate, your sport and your personal preference. We're on hand to help you get it right. by Rooster Posted 7 Aug 16:00 UTC WMRT amends 2020 World Championship format WMRT amends 2020 World Championship format Format will ensure the championship remains fair and open for skippers and teams Organisers of the World Match Racing Tour have announced there will not be a World Tour leader-board for 2020 due to current travel restrictions from the Covid-19 pandemic preventing many competitors from attending events. by World Match Racing Tour Posted 7 Aug 13:20 UTC Kiel Week 2020: Via Kiel to Tokyo Kiel Week 2020: Via Kiel to Tokyo Germany's hopes are placed on the shoulders of the crew from Kiel The Nacra 17 is probably the most spectacular Olympic boat class and in 2021 Olympic Games the only one that is announced as a mixed class. Germany's hopes are placed on the shoulders of the crew from Kiel Paul Kohlhoff/Alica Stuhlemmer. by Kiel Week Posted 7 Aug 13:13 UTC Cannes Yachting Festival - One month to go Cannes Yachting Festival - One month to go This new year remains true to the show's DNA Traditionally the first show on the nautical calendar and Europe's leading in-water boat show, in this year unlike any other, the 2020 Yachting Festival will also be the first event on an international scale to reopen in the post-lockdown period. by Cannes Yachting Festival Posted 7 Aug 11:19 UTC Caffari & Harayda picked for mixed offshore Euros Caffari & Harayda picked for mixed offshore Euros Set to fly the flag for Great Britain in Genoa, Italy Record-breaking round-the-world yachtswoman Dee Caffari and young gun James Harayda will fly the flag for Great Britain at the EUROSAF Mixed Offshore European Championship, the RYA has announced. by British Sailing Team Posted 7 Aug 09:25 UTC SailGP announces addition of New Zealand team SailGP announces addition of New Zealand team Peter Burling and Blair Tuke join the league's second season Olympic gold medalists and defending America's Cup champions Peter Burling and Blair Tuke will join SailGP starting in the league's second season as part of the newly formed New Zealand SailGP Team. by SailGP Posted 6 Aug 20:32 UTC Melges 24 European Sailing Series starts tomorrow Melges 24 European Sailing Series starts tomorrow It's eventually time to be back racing, at Garda It's eventually time to be back racing for the international Melges 24 fleet that, after a long break imposed by the delays of the pandemic, is now ready to gather crews from several countries in Italy, Garda Lake. by IM24CA Posted 6 Aug 15:58 UTC UKLA National Championships (Masters) preview UKLA National Championships (Masters) preview Eight of the top contenders reviewed, ahead of this month's contest Over the past few months sailing event after event has been cancelled, creating a rather hopeless atmosphere. However behind the scenes UKLA, WPNSA and the RYA have been working flat out planning what is now called the 2020 UKLA National Championships. by Guy Noble Posted 6 Aug 14:21 UTC One year to go to 49th Rolex Fastnet Race One year to go to 49th Rolex Fastnet Race A new era will begin as Cherbourg hosts the finish line Rolex Fastnet Race will set sail from Cowes bound for the Fastnet Rock as usual, but then, once the boats have rounded Bishop Rock, they will, for the first time in the history, point their bows towards Cherbourg, the new finish for RORC's premier event. by James Boyd / RORC Posted 6 Aug 12:09 UTC Montgomery & Baird for America's Cup Hall of Fame Montgomery & Baird for America's Cup Hall of Fame Peter Montgomery and Ed Baird will be inducted into the America's Cup Hall of Fame in March 2021 The Herreshoff Marine Museum / America's Cup Hall of Fame welcomes Peter Montgomery and Ed Baird to the America's Cup Hall of Fame as inductees for the Class of 2021. by Herreshoff Marine Museum / America's Cup HoF Posted 6 Aug 10:35 UTC America's Cup Rialto: Defiant's 'glamour day' America's Cup Rialto: Defiant's 'glamour day' After a batten failure, American Magic headed back out for a three hour plus sail on a 'glamour day' After losing an hour or so through gear failure, American Magic headed back out onto the Waitemata for a training session out on Course E - between Eastern Beach and Waiheke Island, otherwise known as "The Paddock". by Richard Gladwell/Sail-World.com/NZ Posted 6 Aug 10:20 UTC Nord Stream Race to Return in 2021 Nord Stream Race to Return in 2021 2020 restrictions would not help to connect the Baltics through sport The partners and organisers of the Nord Stream Race decided to postpone the annual competition to 2021. Considering the current COVID 19 limitations, especially for cross-border events, absolute priority was given to ensuring the health of athletes. by Nord Stream Race Posted 6 Aug 09:59 UTC How will they set the (dis) comfort cursor? How will they set the (dis) comfort cursor? The challenges of trying to live and run a foiling IMOCA to the maximum After finishing second in the Vendée-Arctique-Les Sables d'Olonne race Charlie Dalin pulled no punches when he described the challenges of trying to live and to operate to the maximum on board his foiler APIVIA. by Vendee Globe Posted 6 Aug 08:23 UTC World Sailing AGM to be held electronically World Sailing AGM to be held electronically Plus nominations are open for election of Board of Directors World Sailing will hold its 2020 Annual General Meeting (AGM) and General Assembly electronically, due to the global challenges caused by the COVID-19 pandemic. by World Sailing Posted 5 Aug 18:54 UTC Ireland's Tom Dolan set for final warm-up Ireland's Tom Dolan set for final warm-up The Solo Concarneau is the final key check in before La Solitaire du Figaro Tom Dolan sailing Smurfit Kappa is looking to the 380 nautical miles Solo Concarneau Trophée Guy Cotten to confirm that he has everything in place for the season's pinnacle solo event, the 1830 miles, four stage La Solitaire du Figaro. by Tom Dolan Racing Posted 5 Aug 17:52 UTC Atlantic Crossing OBR Report #1 Atlantic Crossing OBR Report #1 Onboard update from Amory as the team closes out their third day at sea Onboard update from Amory Ross as the team closes out their third day at sea for their Atlantic crossing training sail from France to Newport, RI. by 11th Hour Racing Posted 5 Aug 16:31 UTC Mirabaud Sailing Video of the Century jury named Mirabaud Sailing Video of the Century jury named Special edition will reward the best films from 2000 to today! Two women and four men make up the international jury of the Mirabaud Sailing Video of the Century: Ludovica Anti, Martina Orsini, Rob Peake, Gary Jobson, Nicolas Mirabaud and Rob Faris. by Mirabaud Sailing Video Award Posted 5 Aug 15:11 UTC Zhik appoints Plastimo as distributor Zhik appoints Plastimo as distributor To expand trading in France, Belgium and the French domestic territories Zhik is proud to announce a collaboration with Plastimo, the prestigious marine industry safety manufacturer and equipment wholesaler, as their new distributor for France, Belgium and the French domestic territories. by Liz Rushall Posted 5 Aug 08:00 UTC