A new Medallia for Pip Hare for 2024 Vendée Globe A new Medallia for Pip Hare for 2024 Vendée Globe The new owners of the IMOCA Bureau Vallée 2 British skipper Pip Hare and her sponsors Medallia have confirmed they are the new owners of the IMOCA Bureau Vallée 2 which Louis Burton sailed to third place on the Vendée Globe. by Vendée Globe Posted 16 May 06:10 UTC TF35 Nyon at Société Nautique de Nyon day 2 TF35 Nyon at Société Nautique de Nyon day 2 Realteam Sailing hits the gas While on day one there was no stand-out team, today Esteban Garcia's Realteam Sailing, co-skippered by Jérôme Clerc, had the bit between her teeth, posting an almost perfect 1 1 2 1 scoreline. by TF35 Trophy Posted 16 May 06:07 UTC St. Thomas Yacht Club Invitational day 2 St. Thomas Yacht Club Invitational day 2 USVI's Team Thompson leads Lead overtaken, placings the same and placings gained tells the story on the scoreboard and more importantly of the racing on the second day of the competition in the St. Thomas Yacht Club (STYC) Invitational Regatta. by Carol Bareuther Posted 16 May 05:19 UTC 66th edition of the Regata dei Tre Golfi underway 66th edition of the Regata dei Tre Golfi underway A record fleet of over 110 boats start off Borgo Santa Lucia in Naples A record fleet of over 110 boats took to the starting line off Borgo Santa Lucia in Naples for the first race of the ORC European Championship. by Rolex Capri Sailing Week Posted 15 May 20:34 UTC Game-Changing kit from Rooster Game-Changing kit from Rooster Get a closer look at why this season's kit is made a particular way Get a closer look at why this season's kit is made a particular way, why it's often unconventional, we don't only take one hobby or skill into account, we're catering for the active people who want to do and try everything. by Rooster Sailing Posted 15 May 15:00 UTC SailGP makes an impact with purpose-driven project SailGP makes an impact with purpose-driven project Commitment to positively impact each of its event's communities With the high-speed pace being set by the opening event in Bermuda, SailGP's purpose-driven mantle to Race for the Future as an international leader in sustainable sport and entertainment wasted no time making its mark. by SailGP Posted 15 May 14:47 UTC Hout Bay based Bahari enters Cape2Rio 2023 Race Hout Bay based Bahari enters Cape2Rio 2023 Race Husband-and-wife team Brenton and Kim Chauncey are ready for this challenging Atlantic crossing The Cape2Rio Race is not just about attracting out and out ocean racing machines. The event has a proud history of being an amazing stepping stone for sailors from across the world to set off on a dream cruise, a journey, a discovery. by The Royal Cape Yacht Club Posted 15 May 12:07 UTC North Sails Episode 4 of “What is…” North Sails Episode 4 of “What is…” Focus on 3Di, the world's most advanced sailmaking technology In episode four, we're here to explain North 3Di- the most advanced sail technology available exclusively from North Sails. Over the last five months, North 3Di has made some of the most prestigious wins in sailing possible. by North Sails Posted 15 May 11:00 UTC EFPT Theologos 2021 set for September EFPT Theologos 2021 set for September Some of the best freestylers in the world will make their way to Greece The date is set for the first EFPT in Theologos on the island of Rhodes: from the 8th - 12th of September we'll see some of the best freestylers in the world make their way to Greece. by EFPT Posted 15 May 10:04 UTC TF35 Nyon at Société Nautique de Nyon day 1 TF35 Nyon at Société Nautique de Nyon day 1 Spindrift least inconsistent on an unusually high scoring day The opening day of the TF35 Nyon was an unusually high scoring for all but Dona Bertarelli and Yann Guichard's Spindrift. by TF35 Trophy Posted 15 May 06:44 UTC St. Thomas Yacht Club Invitational day 1 St. Thomas Yacht Club Invitational day 1 Eight teams from the USVI, USA & Sweden set sail The beauty of one-design racing, where all sailboats are the same, is that it is easy to see who the leader is. That is, the first boat over the finish line wins. No handicap calculations are needed. by Carol Bareuther Posted 15 May 06:05 UTC Fra Diavolo wins Maxi Yacht Capri Trophy Fra Diavolo wins Maxi Yacht Capri Trophy Stage one of Rolex Capri Sailing Week Following last night's deluge, the fourth and final day of racing at the Maxi Yacht Capri Trophy, the opening event of Rolex Capri Sailing Week 2021, was held in conditions that challenged both competitors and race committee alike. by James Boyd / International Maxi Association Posted 15 May 05:34 UTC 44Cup sets sail next week in Slovenia 44Cup sets sail next week in Slovenia Firing up again after 18 month hiatus Following a huge effort on the part of the local organisers in Slovenia, the class, as well as the owners and teams arriving from the four corners of the globe, the 44Cup season will fire up again next week at the 44Cup Portorož. by Jessica Gray Posted 15 May 05:12 UTC Alex Thomson plots August return to racing Alex Thomson plots August return to racing IMOCA 60 HUGO BOSS set to compete in the Fastner British sailing team Alex Thomson Racing will begin their 2021 competitive season with the Fastnet Race on August 8th. by Alex Thomson Racing Posted 15 May 04:42 UTC Rolex Capri Sailing Week day 4 Rolex Capri Sailing Week day 4 Fra' Diavolo wins the first act of the Maxi Yacht Capri Trophy Changeable conditions today on the waters off Capri meant that the Race Committee of the RCSW had to wait until 2:07 p.m. for the speed and direction of the breeze to stabilise before starting the final race of this Capri leg of the RCSW 2021. by Rolex Capri Sailing Week Posted 14 May 19:10 UTC International Class status for the RS21 keelboat International Class status for the RS21 keelboat Successful ratification of an application made to World Sailing RS Sailing is pleased to announce the successful ratification of an application made to World Sailing for International Class status for the RS21 keelboat. by Lynn Billowes Posted 14 May 17:44 UTC Alternative events for Paris 2024 approved Alternative events for Paris 2024 approved World Sailing's Council meeting concludes 2021 Mid-Year Meeting World Sailing's Council have approved the Men's and Women's Kiteboarding (Formula Kite) and Men's and Women's Two Person Dinghy (470) as the first and second alternative event proposals to Mixed Offshore at Paris 2024. by World Sailing Posted 14 May 16:39 UTC Paris 2024: Kites overwhelm 470 in key vote Paris 2024: Kites overwhelm 470 in key vote The Council of World Sailing has voted solidly in favour of separate Mens and Womens Kiteboard The Council of World Sailing has voted solidly in favour of separate Mens and Womens Kiteboard, ahead of the option to separate the Mixed 470 into Mens and Womens 470 events at Paris 2024 Olympic Regatta in Marseille. by Richard Gladwell/Sail-World.com/nz Posted 14 May 14:54 UTC 66 Regata dei Tre Golfi offshore race preview 66 Regata dei Tre Golfi offshore race preview Anticipation builds on the eve of the race with fleet set to depart at sunset for the first time "Tre Golfi" regatta set to depart at sunset for the first time - the spectacle will be clearly visible from the shore, with over 100 sails parading past the Posillipo disctrict of Naples. by Rolex Capri Sailing Week Posted 14 May 14:24 UTC Zhik renew AkzoNobel Ocean Racing partnership Zhik renew AkzoNobel Ocean Racing partnership As the Technical Clothing Partner for the team Zhik are delighted to announce they are back as the Technical Clothing Partner for AkzoNobel Ocean Racing for The Ocean Race Europe 2021, the prelude to The Ocean Race 2022-23. by Liz Rushall Posted 14 May 11:00 UTC World Sailing's Virtual Mid-Year Meeting World Sailing's Virtual Mid-Year Meeting Council voting today on the alternative event for Paris 2024 World Sailing's Virtual Mid-Year Meeting commenced on Monday 10 May with the Equipment Committee and Events Committee both meeting. by Daniel Smith, World Sailing Posted 14 May 09:25 UTC Rolex Capri Sailing Week day 3 Rolex Capri Sailing Week day 3 Fra' Diavolo maintains top spot Another coastal race of approximately 30 miles was set for the third race of the Maxi Yacht Capri Trophy, on a regatta course once again blessed with ideal sailing conditions. by Rolex Capri Sailing Week Posted 13 May 16:55 UTC Team Childhood I take win in the Race to Stockholm Team Childhood I take win in the Race to Stockholm In the run-up to The Ocean Race Europe On Thursday afternoon Team Childhood I finished first in the second stage of the prologue. It was a race from Gdynia (Poland) to Stockholm (Sweden). by Team Childhood I Posted 13 May 13:03 UTC New range of flanged aluminium deck bushes New range of flanged aluminium deck bushes Four sizes and six colours available from Allen The new range of flanged aluminium deck bushes is now available. Allen flanged aluminium deck bushes feature a wider surface area with two fixing holes, allowing for a simple installation which only requires two screws and no mess. by Allen Posted 13 May 13:00 UTC Boris Herrmann and Team Malizia announce plans Boris Herrmann and Team Malizia announce plans Set to participate in The Ocean Race 2022/23 and Vendée Globe 2024/25 Building on the successful 4yr campaign which culminated in a 5th place in the Vendée Globe and created strong enthusiasm and media impact in Germany, France and 70 other countries around the globe, Boris and his team are embarking on a new 5yr programme. by Holly Cova Posted 13 May 05:13 UTC Finn Gold Cup Overall: Maloney sweeps to victory Finn Gold Cup Overall: Maloney sweeps to victory Spain's Cardona takes silver while fellow NZ sailor Junior collects bronze in Porto It took more than 60 years for a New Zealand sailor to win the Finn Gold Cup, and now two have come along in a row. Andy Maloney has led the 2021 Finn Gold Cup since Day 1 and on Wednesday, though he briefly lost the lead by Robert Deaves Posted 13 May 02:53 UTC D-8 before first episode of the Pro Sailing Tour D-8 before first episode of the Pro Sailing Tour A baptism of fire ahead for the team in Brest On 20 May Quentin Vlamynck and his teammates will take part in the inaugural stage of the Pro Sailing Tour Ocean Fifty in Brest. For Arkema 4, which was launched in the water last September, it will be a baptism of fire. by Arkema Sailing Posted 12 May 20:45 UTC Rolex Capri Sailing Week day 2 Rolex Capri Sailing Week day 2 Magnificent weather conditions for the second day of racing in the Maxi Yacht Capri Trophy Magnificent weather conditions graced the waters of Capri for the second day of racing in the Maxi Yacht Capri Trophy. by Rolex Capri Sailing Week Posted 12 May 20:07 UTC Jean Le Cam, Ambassador of 2021 Bol d'Or Mirabaud Jean Le Cam, Ambassador of 2021 Bol d'Or Mirabaud Much acclaimed French skipper in the last Vendée Globe French skipper, fourth finisher and much acclaimed in the last Vendée Globe, will be present at the Société Nautique de Genève for the great annual Lake Geneva regatta. by Bol d'Or Mirabaud Posted 12 May 15:07 UTC Extraordinary tales of extraordinary people Extraordinary tales of extraordinary people All-round incredible people who never gave up their drive to achieve the uncommon Many of us look up to the extraordinary feats of professional sailors racing at the Vendée Globe. We admire them, we look up to them, we can't say we can always relate to them, but part of us sailors would like to feel the same emotions they live through. by Global Solo Challenge Posted 12 May 14:52 UTC Ready, willing and able…(2.0) Ready, willing and able…(2.0) Ireland's Tom Dolan set for Transat en Double Concarneau-Saint Barthélemy start Following a postponed start, moved to this Wednesday evening at 1900hrs local time from last Sunday because of stormy conditions on the Bay of Biscay, Irish skipper Tom Dolan and his ace French co-skipper Glldas Mahé were in a buoyant mood. by Andi Robertson Posted 12 May 14:48 UTC Henri-Lloyd Sailing Kit Guide Henri-Lloyd Sailing Kit Guide Get ready for the season ahead... From the beautiful landscape surrounding the Isle of Wight to the crystal blue waters of Mallorca, the right sailing kit means you can take on any destination, climate or weather front. by Henri-Lloyd Posted 12 May 13:30 UTC This is North Sails This is North Sails The team, the tools, and the technology You can imagine the future or you can be a part of it. Lowell North decided to be a part of it, and lead it. When he started North Sails, Lowell North's philosophy was simple...get the best people and commit yourself to make the best product. by North Sails Posted 12 May 12:46 UTC The Ocean Race and TIME join forces The Ocean Race and TIME join forces The collaboration will raise awareness of the threats to the ocean The Ocean Race, the world's toughest test of a team in sport, and the global media brand TIME, are launching a new partnership to help inspire change for the ocean. by The Ocean Race Posted 12 May 11:38 UTC Nord Stream Race eSeries exceeds expectations Nord Stream Race eSeries exceeds expectations 240,000 international players started in three races on the gaming platform Virtual Regatta The premiere of the "Nord Stream Race eSeries" (NSR eSeries) exceeded the expectations of the organising St Petersburg Yacht Club in every way. by Nord Stream Race Posted 12 May 11:28 UTC Persico 69F Cup put on a show in Malcesine Persico 69F Cup put on a show in Malcesine Fourteen crews battled it out over two long weekends of regattas Fourteen crews battled it out over two long weekends of regattas, World Champions and Olympic sailors like Paul Goodson, Umberto Molineris and Lorenzo Bressani reinforced the flying teams on the waters of Lake Garda. by 69F Sailing Posted 12 May 09:35 UTC Letter from the Antipodes: New York pops surprise Letter from the Antipodes: New York pops surprise Kiwis win 470's; Solid start in Finns ; New York YC delivers Mother's Day surprise Comment on the Kiwi win in the 470 Europeans in Vilamoura. Two Emirates Team New Zealand sailors are topping the Finn Gold Cup, and reaction to the New York YC America's Cup Challenge and draft Protocol. by Richard Gladwell, Sail-World.com/nz Posted 12 May 09:11 UTC The Ocean Race Europe Prologue Stage 2 Preview The Ocean Race Europe Prologue Stage 2 Preview Team Childhood I is sailing the Prologue. Onboard nine sailors under the age of 30 Wednesday morning Swedish - Dutch Team Childhood I and the three other Volvo 65's set course for Stockholm, Sweden. This second stage of the Prologue brings the fleet from Gdynia, Poland to Stockholm, Sweden. by Team Childhood I Posted 12 May 08:48 UTC Zhik introduces new UVActive shirts Zhik introduces new UVActive shirts The UVActive fabric blocks out 99.5% of UVA and UVB even when the tops are wet The importance of protecting your skin from harmful UV, even in cloudy conditions, is well understood in the southern hemisphere yet less so in the northern hemisphere. by Zhik Posted 12 May 06:00 UTC After a year's break, maxi racing resumes in Capri After a year's break, maxi racing resumes in Capri The opening part of the larger Rolex Capri Sailing Week Following a very sparse season in 2020, inshore maxi yacht racing fired up in anger again today in Capri, Italy, with the start of the Maxi Yacht Capri Trophy, part of Rolex Capri Sailing Week, running from today to May 14. by International Maxi Association Posted 11 May 23:50 UTC