Weather routing for the 2020 RORC Caribbean 600 Weather routing for the 2020 RORC Caribbean 600 Wouter Verbraak walks the course This could be a small boat race! Sevenstar Yacht Transport is the official Logistics Partner to the RORC Caribbean 600. by Louay Habib Posted 22 Feb 09:50 UTC The Clipper Race Leg 5 - Dare To Lead update The Clipper Race Leg 5 - Dare To Lead update Al Jay, will take over as the Clipper Race AQP of Dare To Lead Experienced First Mate, Al Jay, will take over as the Clipper Race AQP of Dare To Lead, supporting the team from Leg 6 and for the remainder of the circumnavigation. by Clipper Round the World Race Posted 22 Feb 06:48 UTC 2020 J/70 Midwinter Championship day 1 2020 J/70 Midwinter Championship day 1 Fifty-four teams from eight nations launched on Biscayne Bay Fifty-four J/70s took to the famous waters of Biscayne Bay to open the 2020 J/70 Midwinter Championship in fresh conditions of 15-20 knots, topping out at 24. by Julie or Christopher Howell Posted 22 Feb 03:33 UTC GBR Team INEOS hits the water GBR Team INEOS hits the water Ahead of the first round of the second season of SailGP SailGP ‘s Team Ineos hit the water on Thursday warming up for the first round of the second season of SailGP in Sydney next week. by Bow Caddy Media Posted 22 Feb 01:20 UTC Caribbean Multihull Challenge update Caribbean Multihull Challenge update More prizewinners announced from St. Maarten The tradewinds blew, then they blew harder, then they blew some more. The second running of the annual Caribbean Multihull Challenge, which took place February in the waters off St. Maarten, will be remembered for many things, but mostly for the breeze. by Herb McCormick Posted 21 Feb 21:58 UTC 52 Super Series Technical Partners 52 Super Series Technical Partners A thrilling six-event year of competition ahead For what promises to be a thrilling six-event year of competition that will take the circuit to South Africa for the first time, the 52 Super Series is again welcoming the support of key long time Technical Partners. by 52 Super Series Posted 21 Feb 19:59 UTC Maserati and Giovanni Soldini are in Antigua Maserati and Giovanni Soldini are in Antigua Multi 70 racing planned in the RORC Caribbean 600 Giovanni Soldini and Maserati Multi 70 arrived in Antigua, in the Caribbean, ready for the 12th edition of the RORC Caribbean 600, that will start on February 24th at 11.30 local time (15.30 UTC, 16.30 Italian time), from Fort Charlotte. by Team Maserati Multi 70 Posted 21 Feb 19:12 UTC SailGP's plan to reach zero carbon by 2025 SailGP's plan to reach zero carbon by 2025 Bold target puts the global league at the forefront of the industry SailGP will focus on three core pillars - process, people and tech - going beyond best practices, inspiring communities, and driving disruptive innovations both within the sport and across the industry. by SailGP Posted 21 Feb 18:39 UTC Vote for Yalikavak Marina! 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Please vote in the TYHA World's Best Luxury Superyacht Marina award Yalikavak Marina, recognized as the 'World's Best Luxury Superyacht Marina 2018-2019' by the British Yacht Harbour Association (TYHA), is competing to keep this well-deserved title in 2020-2021 to make Turkey proud again! by Deniz Tozak Posted 21 Feb 14:00 UTC The Round Martinique overall The Round Martinique overall A tough and challenging edition At the end of three days of gripping and intense regattas due to the weather conditions, the Round Martinique Regatta was exemplary in terms of sportsmanship and conviviality. by The Round Martinique Posted 21 Feb 13:57 UTC Youth Match Cup Day 2: French crew unbeaten Youth Match Cup Day 2: French crew unbeaten Aurélien Pierroz (FRA) put on a perfect performance on Day 2 and leads overall Aurélien Pierroz put on a magnifique performance on day two of the 2020 Harken Youth International Match Racing Cup and remains the only unbeaten skipper out of the fourteen competing. Pierroz notched up five more wins to take his tally to 11. by Andrew Delves - RNZYS Posted 21 Feb 12:37 UTC ILCA Laser Radial Women's Championship preview ILCA Laser Radial Women's Championship preview Star-studded field with Olympic ambitions on show All three medallists from the Rio Olympics will take to the water off Sandringham Yacht Club to compete in the ILCA Laser Radial Women's Championship which starts on Sunday. by Roger McMillan / Laser 2020 Media Posted 21 Feb 04:02 UTC $6.8m decision made in favour of Laser designer $6.8m decision made in favour of Laser designer A long running Court battle has been decided by a Jury with a multi-million damages award. A District Court of Connecticut Jury has handed down a Verdict in favour of Bruce Kirby Inc, the designer of the ILCA Laser singlehander. A damages award in excess of $6.8million has been awarded. by Richard Gladwell/Sail-World.com/nz Posted 21 Feb 01:23 UTC Giancarlo Pedote focussed on Vendée Globe Giancarlo Pedote focussed on Vendée Globe 2020 is shaping up to be both hectic and crucial for the Italian sailor Vendée Globe will kick off from Les Sables d'Olonne on France's Atlantic coast, at which point the sailor will set sail on an unassisted, non-stop round the world aboard his 60-footer in the colours of Prysmian Group. by Giancarlo Pedote Posted 20 Feb 16:25 UTC America's Cup: Prada Cup Preview - Image Gallery America's Cup: Prada Cup Preview - Image Gallery Here's a look at what the breeze could be for Day 5 of the Final of the Prada Cup Final In 12 months time the Prada Cup, a best of 13 race series may well have been decided. Here's a look at what the breeze could be for Day 5 of the Final of the Prada Cup Final, as Te Kahu sails on Course C. by Richard Gladwell / Sail-World.com/nz Posted 20 Feb 12:08 UTC Marine Resources job updates Marine Resources job updates The latest jobs in the marine industry Marine Resources specialises in filling job vacancies within the Leisure Marine Industry. We have a variety of recruitment services to suit all types of marine employer. by Marine Resources Posted 20 Feb 09:00 UTC America's Cup: Emirates Team NZ staying dry America's Cup: Emirates Team NZ staying dry Emirates Team NZ's test boat was easily performing "dry" tacks and gybes With Peter Burling back on the helm, two days after winning his sixth 49er Worlds, Emirates Team NZ's test boat was easily performing "dry" tacks and gybes. by Richard Gladwell/Sail-World.com/nz Posted 19 Feb 20:01 UTC Optimist Worlds 2020 at Riva del Garda preview Optimist Worlds 2020 at Riva del Garda preview Riva del Garda is getting ready to host a record-breaking edition The first, important round of registrations for the 2020 Optimist World Championship, that will be hosted in Riva del Garda from July 1st to 11th, closed last Saturday, February 15th. by Optimist World Championship Posted 19 Feb 19:22 UTC Joyon and crew complete Tea Route in record time Joyon and crew complete Tea Route in record time The new reference time is 31 days, 23 hours, 36 minutes and 46 seconds The IDEC SPORT maxi trimaran sailed by Francis Joyon, Bertrand Delesne, Christophe Houdet, Antoine Blouet and Corentin Joyon, set a new record for the Tea Route between Hong Kong and London this morning. by Agence Mer & Media Posted 19 Feb 17:21 UTC 37 nations gather for 2020 RORC Caribbean 600 37 nations gather for 2020 RORC Caribbean 600 Over 70 teams, featuring close to 700 sailors, are expected on the start line Sailors from at least 37 nations will be competing in the RORC Caribbean 600 organised by the Royal Ocean Racing Club. The 12th edition of the spectacular race will start off Fort Charlotte Antigua on Monday 24th February 2020. by Louay Habib Posted 19 Feb 17:20 UTC Revitalised J Class set for Caribbean regattas Revitalised J Class set for Caribbean regattas Back-to-back events will mark the notable return of Lionheart When they muster in March in the Caribbean to race at the Antigua Superyacht Challenge and at the ever-popular Saint Barth's Bucket, four J Class yachts will form the strongest class fleet since 2017's J Class World Championship in Newport, RI. by J Class Association Posted 19 Feb 14:43 UTC Two Golden Globe Race sailors honoured Two Golden Globe Race sailors honoured Recognised by the Cruising Club of America The Cruising Club of America awarded GGR 2018-2019 winner Jean-Luc Van den Heede with the 2019 Blue Water Medal for his achievements in single-handed sailing, notably six solo circumnavigations. by Don McIntyre Posted 19 Feb 14:35 UTC Cape2Rio2020 Ocean Race prizegiving Cape2Rio2020 Ocean Race prizegiving It was time to tally the scores and celebrate success The Cape2Rio2020 Prize Giving took place next to the expansive palm tree lined pool at the Iate Clube do Rio de Janeiro with crews, family, friends and supporters invited to share the warmth and spirit of the culminating event of this edition of the race. by Dawn Jorgensen Posted 19 Feb 12:04 UTC Ancasta one of fastest growing private exporters Ancasta one of fastest growing private exporters In the 11th annual Sunday Times HBSC International Track 200 league table Ancasta has been ranked in the 11th annual Sunday Times HBSC International Track 200 league table of Britain's fastest growing private exporters. by Susannah Hart Posted 19 Feb 12:00 UTC Dan and Kika: We meet Sailing Uma Dan and Kika: We meet Sailing Uma Their story about buying a boat and going to sea At the Southampton International Boat Show we spoke to Dan and Kika of 'Sailing Uma' who decided to buy a boat and go to sea; that's really the only way to describe it! Here's their story... by Mark Jardine Posted 19 Feb 12:00 UTC Field of 16 slated for King Edward VII Gold Cup Field of 16 slated for King Edward VII Gold Cup The long running match racing regatta returns to Hamilton Harbour The Royal Bermuda Yacht Club's 70th Gold Cup for the King Edward VII trophy returns to its traditional format this year with a field of 16 crews plotting to win the venerable trophy and the lion's share of the $100,000 prize purse. by Royal Bermuda Yacht Club Posted 19 Feb 11:46 UTC Entries open for 2020 Flying Fifteen Europeans Entries open for 2020 Flying Fifteen Europeans 40 boats expected at Morgat in Brest The 2020 Flying Fifteen European Championship will be held in conjunction with the Flying Fifteen National Championship of France. by Jonny Fullerton Posted 19 Feb 10:17 UTC Joyon and crew shatter Tea Route record Joyon and crew shatter Tea Route record IDEC SPORT maxi trimaran arrives in London The IDEC SPORT maxi trimaran sailed by Francis Joyon, Bertrand Delesne, Christophe Houdet, Antoine Blouet and Corentin Joyon completed the Tea Route voyage between Hong Kong and London this morning (Wednesday 19th February). by Agence Mer & Media Posted 19 Feb 09:06 UTC Karver's double whammy at the DAME Awards Karver's double whammy at the DAME Awards Compact winch and carbon handle applauded in Amsterdam The Dame Awards are the leisure marine industry's equivalent to the Oscars, awarded every year at the Marine Equipment Trade Show (METS), held in Amsterdam each November. by Prinal Shah Posted 19 Feb 09:00 UTC Australia SailGP Team hits the water Australia SailGP Team hits the water Kicking off training ahead of Season 2 opener, February 28-29 SailGP champion Australia – led by Olympic hero Tom Slingsby – launched its 2,400kg supercharged F50 into Sydney Harbour for the team's first official training session on Wednesday by SailGP Posted 19 Feb 06:13 UTC Cape2Rio2020 Ocean Race finish Cape2Rio2020 Ocean Race finish Next three South African boats finish in Rio de Janeiro With 16 of the participating boats arrived and in port, their crews regrouping after what was by all accounts a tough edition of the Cape2Rio race, the next three South African boats were nearing their end destination. by Dawn Jorgensen Posted 19 Feb 03:57 UTC It's About Time to race in comfort It's About Time to race in comfort This Cookson 50 has its own little niche in the Race Yacht market Well pardon the pun but its true, the Cookson 50 has its own little niche in the Race Yacht market. A concept put together by legendary kiwi boat builder Mick Cookson and the Farr office, the outcome achieved was a sleek, stylish race yacht. by Jason Rowed Posted 18 Feb 21:00 UTC SailGP is Back! SailGP is Back! The first of the SailGP fleet hit Sydney Harbour - Australian and Danish teams out training They're back……great to see the first of the SailGP fleet hit Sydney Harbour today with the Australian and Danish teams out training. by Bow Caddy Media Posted 18 Feb 19:15 UTC Denmark SailGP Team launches boat in Sydney Denmark SailGP Team launches boat in Sydney Epic drone footage; Holger Danske rises! The Denmark SailGP Team, presented by ROCKWOOL, unveiled its supercharged F50 catamaran in Sydney on Tuesday, as preparations for the first SailGP race of Season 2 gather pace. by Denmark SailGP Team Posted 18 Feb 17:48 UTC Tokyo 2020 U.S. selections, Tea Route, Cup news Tokyo 2020 U.S. selections, Tea Route, Cup news Latest Sail-World USA newsletter from David Schmidt While the Tokyo 2020 Olympics don't start until July, the sailing world got clarity as to which sailors will be representing the USA at this summer's Games as racing concluded at four critical world-championship regattas. by David Schmidt Posted 18 Feb 16:00 UTC INEOS TEAM UK Winter Training Camp INEOS TEAM UK Winter Training Camp Making the days count in Cagliari! INEOS TEAM UK are in Cagliari, Italy for their Winter Training Camp and are making the most of their days on the water. by INEOS TEAM UK Posted 18 Feb 12:45 UTC IDEC SPORT Tea Route record attempt IDEC SPORT Tea Route record attempt Joyon and his crew are set to shatter the record Francis Joyon and the crew of the IDEC SPORT maxi trimaran are expected to cross the finishing line for the Tea Route between Hong Kong and London tomorrow morning (Wednesday) between 7 and 9 a.m. by Agence Mer & Media Posted 18 Feb 11:28 UTC 2020 SB20 League at Birzebbuga Sailing Club 2020 SB20 League at Birzebbuga Sailing Club Organised by the SB20 Malta Association over the weekend The fifth ranking race of the 2019/2020 SB20 league was held on the 15th and 16th February. Organised by the SB20 Malta Association and hosted by Birzebbuga Sailing Club, the event also garnered the support of Yachting Malta. by Maria Vella-Galea Posted 18 Feb 10:07 UTC The Ocean Race: Biggest waves and wettest moments The Ocean Race: Biggest waves and wettest moments Appetiser from the The Ocean Race featuring some of the biggest waves and wettest moments Appetiser from the The Ocean Race featuring some of the biggest waves and wettest moments from the previous edition of the 45,000nm Round the World classic conducted under the banner of the Volvo Ocean Race. by Sail-World.com/nz Posted 17 Feb 23:41 UTC IDEC SPORT Tea Route record attempt IDEC SPORT Tea Route record attempt Joyon expected in London on Wednesday Less than 900 miles from the finish of the Tea Route record in London, the IDEC SPORT maxi trimaran continues to extend her lead over the record holder, Giovanni Soldini's trimaran, Maserati, sailed by an Italian crew. by Agence Mer & Media Posted 17 Feb 17:26 UTC