Donating mangroves against climate change Donating mangroves against climate change Nearly 80,000 mangroves have been planted with Boris's new book "Allein Zwischen Himmel und Meer" Nearly 80,000 mangroves have been planted with Boris's new book "Allein Zwischen Himmel und Meer", which bundles one mangrove with each copy sold. by Holly Cova Posted 22 Jan 11:15 UTC 2022 GKA preliminary event schedule 2022 GKA preliminary event schedule We're stoked to have some awesome events lined up We're stoked to have some awesome events on the schedule in 2022. Despite ever-evolving global challenges, the GKA celebrated an awesome 2021 season. by Sensi Graves Posted 22 Jan 10:12 UTC C-foils to be fitted to Nexans - Art & Fenêtres C-foils to be fitted to Nexans - Art & Fenêtres In refit since December with foils acquired from Alex Thomson Racing In refit since December, Fabrice Amedeo's monohull is undergoing a complete transformation as she's equipped with C-shaped foils. by Fabrice Amedeo Posted 22 Jan 07:42 UTC 49th BVI Spring Regatta - Charter and race 49th BVI Spring Regatta - Charter and race Sailors from around the world are looking to come back to the British Virgin Island and race Many of sailors from around the world are looking to come back to the British Virgin Island and race. For those who don't own their own boat, there is a wide selection of race boats to charter depending on what crews are looking for. by BVI Spring Regatta Posted 21 Jan 20:21 UTC RORC Transatlantic Race Day 14 RORC Transatlantic Race Day 14 The 15 teams still racing have seen a rapid rise in boat speed The latest teams to finish the RORC Transatlantic Race are Volvo 70 HYPR (ESP) skippered by Jens Lindner and Halvard Mabire's ORC50 GDD (FRA) racing Two-Handed with Miranda Merron. by Trish Jenkins Posted 21 Jan 14:41 UTC 2022 Xacobeo 6mR Worlds presented at FITUR 2022 Xacobeo 6mR Worlds presented at FITUR Galicia set to welcome the fleet in June The International Tourism Trade Fair in Madrid yesterday hosted a presentation of the Xacobeo 6mR Worlds, which will be held in Sanxenxo next June and which will bring together a fleet that will once again make Galicia an international sailing capital. by Alejandro Varela Posted 21 Jan 14:16 UTC Winter favourites the Zhik Team rely on Winter favourites the Zhik Team rely on The Full Zip Fleece jacket is a must have mid-layer Made from 100% recycled polyester fibres, the Full Zip Fleece jacket is a must have mid-layer for all Dee Caffari's sailing and outdoor activities. by Zhik Posted 21 Jan 12:35 UTC RORC Transatlantic Race - I Love Poland video RORC Transatlantic Race - I Love Poland video The VO70 team is composed of young talented Polish sailors Skippered by Grzegorz Baranowski, the team is composed of young talented Polish sailors. OBR Robert Hadjuk's great imagery shows what it's really like to race across the Atlantic in a Volvo 70. by Trish Jenkins Posted 21 Jan 12:18 UTC Entries open for Cowes Week 2022 Entries open for Cowes Week 2022 The team are excited about plans for this year's event Cowes Week Ltd (CWL) is delighted to announce that entries for Cowes Week 2022 will open at noon today, with Super Early Bird discounts available until 18 February. by Cowes Week Ltd Posted 21 Jan 11:33 UTC ILCA NZ Nationals - Day 2: Saunders and Armit lead ILCA NZ Nationals - Day 2: Saunders and Armit lead Three races were sailed on Day 2 of the ILCA 6 and 7 NZ Championships from the Queen Charlotte YC Three races were sailed on Day 2 of the ILCA 6 and 7 NZ Championships from the Queen Charlotte Yacht Club, Picton. There was no change to the ILCA7 overnight leaderboard, with current World Champion Tom Saunders, posting two wins and a second. by Richard Gladwell/Sail-World.com/nz Posted 21 Jan 10:14 UTC America's Cup: Quizzing the Brits new Designer America's Cup: Quizzing the Brits new Designer Justin Chisholm of Cup Insider interviews INEOS Britannia's high profile acquisition. Fischer: "Luna Rossa were very good around the course – I think the split helmsmen was a good move – but the fact that we had more possibilities due to the bigger foils was really important. But then, later on, it was just speed that that won the races." by Justin Chisholm, Cup Insider Posted 20 Jan 21:41 UTC Herni-Lloyd Organic Fisherman Crew Knit Herni-Lloyd Organic Fisherman Crew Knit A contemporary interpretation of a true classic A contemporary interpretation of a true classic, our New Fisherman Knit is made using 100% organic cotton and features a salt washed look to feel like an old favourite from first wear. by Henri-Lloyd Posted 20 Jan 18:00 UTC The Ocean Race teams up with Acronis The Ocean Race teams up with Acronis Providing innovative cyber protection for The Ocean Race's business infrastructure Acronis, a global leader in cyber protection with dual headquarters in Schaffhausen, Switzerland and Singapore, will be the Official Cyber Protection Partner of the iconic round-the-world sailing competition, The Ocean Race. by The Ocean Race Posted 20 Jan 13:13 UTC RORC Transatlantic Race Day 13 RORC Transatlantic Race Day 13 The closest battle in the eight-year history of the race came to a dramatic conclusion On the thirteenth day of the RORC Transatlantic Race David Collins' Botin 52 Tala (GBR) and Max Klink's Botin 52 Caro (CH) crossed the finish line outside Camper & Nicholsons Port Louis Marina to complete the RORC Transatlantic Race. by Trish Jenkins Posted 20 Jan 13:00 UTC ILCA NZ Nationals - Day 1: Two wins for Saunders ILCA NZ Nationals - Day 1: Two wins for Saunders Familiar faces at the top of the leaderboard after Day 1 of the NZ ILCA Nationals Recently crowned World ILCA Champion, Tom Saunders, won both races in the 2022 ILCA NZ National Championship being sailed at Picton. Youth sailor Caleb Armit turned in the same scorecard in the ILCA6 fleet. by Nick Page Posted 20 Jan 11:03 UTC A big year ahead for the International Moth Class A big year ahead for the International Moth Class A calendar full of events both at home and internationally This year is shaping as a strong one for the UK Moth fleet with a calendar full of events both at home and internationally as we build towards our home in Worlds in Weymouth, 2023. by IMCA UK Posted 20 Jan 07:41 UTC 2022 International WASZP Games entry opens 2022 International WASZP Games entry opens The largest congregation of WASZPs in the class' 5-year history An event like no other! Entries are now open for the 2022 International WASZP Games, an event that will see the largest congregation of WASZPs in the class' 5-year history. by WASZP Class Posted 20 Jan 05:18 UTC Shirley Robertson talks with Cup vet Jono Macbeth Shirley Robertson talks with Cup vet Jono Macbeth Shirley Robertson this month talks to a man that has sailed in a remarkable six America's Cups Top international sailing commentator, Shirley Robertson this month talks to a man that has sailed in a remarkable six America's Cup campaigns. She sits down to chat with New Zealand grinder Jono Macbeth. by Shirley Robertson Posted 20 Jan 01:09 UTC Rig tuning with Andy Rice and Charlie Cumbley Rig tuning with Andy Rice and Charlie Cumbley North Sails one design expert Charlie Cumbley joins Andy Rice to discuss Etchells and J70 rig tune Join North Sails One Design Expert Charlie Cumbley joins Andy Rice from Sailjuice.com to share the art and science behind optimal rig tuning and boat setup. by North Sails Posted 19 Jan 16:51 UTC Shirley Roberston interviews Jangada team Shirley Roberston interviews Jangada team Racing double-handed in the RORC Transatlantic Race Shirley Roberston calls up Jeremy Waitt and Richard Palmer on the satellite phone, as they race across the Atlantic in 'Jangada'. The pair have won the RORC Transatlantic Race before, and are again in the double-handed category. by Shirley Robertson Posted 19 Jan 16:24 UTC RORC Transatlantic Race day 12 RORC Transatlantic Race day 12 Caro and Tala duke it out On the twelfth day of the RORC Transatlantic Race a thrilling finish is shaping up for Caro and Tala in IRC Zero, with the potential for both teams to take the overall lead under IRC for the RORC Transatlantic Race Trophy. by Louay Habib Posted 19 Jan 15:25 UTC 100th Australian 18 Footers Championship 100th Australian 18 Footers Championship A good opportunity to reflect on its history and acknowledge the contributions of designers With the 100th Australian 18 footers Championship scheduled to be sailed on Sydney Harbour from February 5 to 13, it's a good opportunity to reflect on its history and acknowledge the contributions of designers, builders and competitors from NSW. by Frank Quealey Posted 19 Jan 07:31 UTC RORC Transatlantic Race: L4 Trifork finishes RORC Transatlantic Race: L4 Trifork finishes An elapsed time of 9 days 10 hrs 27 mins for the modified Volvo 70 At sunset on the tenth day of the RORC Transatlantic Race, the modified Volvo 70 L4 Trifork (DEN) finished the RORC Transatlantic Race in an elapsed time of 9 days 10 hrs 27 mins and 58 secs. by Louay Habib Posted 18 Jan 16:33 UTC A perfect day of winter racing A perfect day of winter racing Sail-World's US Editor tells of a magical day enabled by great teamwork The roads were icy, but far less treacherous than I feared as I eased onto I-5, my car aimed at Seattle's Shilshole Bay Marina. Amazingly, this motif of the day exceeding expectations continued throughout our team's 2022 Duwamish Head Race. by David Schmidt Posted 18 Jan 16:00 UTC Interview with Marine Resources CEO and Founder Interview with Marine Resources CEO and Founder James Ward talks about the dramatic shift in the jobs market The marine industry has boomed since the pandemic as more people discover the benefits of being out on the water, leading to dramatic shift in the jobs market. by Mark Jardine Posted 18 Jan 13:00 UTC Dun Laoghaire Frostbite Series 2 Day 3 Dun Laoghaire Frostbite Series 2 Day 3 3rd Time Lucky! Racing underway at the third attempt After two Sundays of high wind forecasts leading to the cancellation of racing the Viking Marine sponsored Frostbites Series 2, post-Christmas, got under way yesterday in bright sunshine and good winds. by Cormac Bradley Posted 18 Jan 12:21 UTC WASZP European Games - Pre-event Clinic announced WASZP European Games - Pre-event Clinic announced To be held at CAR Murcia for 4 days ahead of the main event With excitement building around the 2022 WASZP European Games held at CAR Murcia in the south of Spain at one of the premier foiling venues in the world Mar Menor. by WASZP Posted 18 Jan 11:31 UTC Jack Fenwick joins RS Sailing Jack Fenwick joins RS Sailing As RS21 Class Manager! It's been a few weeks since I started working for RS Sailing and six years since I joined the RYA before that. Not believing in taking time off between roles, I had 14 hours between jobs before diving straight into the new position. by Jack Fenwick, RS21 Class Manager Posted 18 Jan 09:55 UTC Paddy Hutchings takes on Solitaire Du Figaro Paddy Hutchings takes on Solitaire Du Figaro 21-year-old sailor from Plymouth's #Sail4Sustainability Project Paddy Hutchings is a 21-year-old sailor from Plymouth and from an early age, grew up sailing around the South West. He has been lucky enough to have had the opportunity to take sailing to the next level. by Paddy Hutchings Posted 18 Jan 07:36 UTC RORC Transatlantic Race: Battle on for overall win RORC Transatlantic Race: Battle on for overall win 1 teams are still racing in the Atlantic to claim the RORC Transatlantic Race Trophy On the tenth day of the RORC Transatlantic Race, 21 teams are still racing in the Atlantic for the overall win and to claim the RORC Transatlantic Race Trophy. by Louay Habib Posted 18 Jan 00:43 UTC 2021: The Data Is In 2021: The Data Is In The push towards data-driven performance enhancement rolls on Every year the push towards data-driven performance enhancement rolls on. More sailors get dialled-in to more data inputs, and the gap widens between those adopting smarter race tactics & training practises and those left behind. by Cyclops Marine Posted 17 Jan 16:30 UTC New Innovative Rooster Tech Sweater New Innovative Rooster Tech Sweater Hooded full zip sweater with TPU bonded mid layer for added wind-resistance Hooded full zip sweater with TPU bonded mid layer for added wind-resistance. The perfect mid layer for on land and on the water! A durable top serving as a dual purpose sweater/jacket due to its windproof and shower-resistant qualities. by Rooster Posted 17 Jan 15:41 UTC 12th Monaco Optimist Team Race overall 12th Monaco Optimist Team Race overall The regatta has been a reference for international sailors in this discipline since 2010 They did it - after their victory in 2020, the American national team clinched another win at the 12th Monaco Optimist Team Race that saw 60 young sailors out on the water from 15 nations. by Isabelle Andrieux Posted 17 Jan 15:28 UTC Comanche's RORC Transatlantic Race video Comanche's RORC Transatlantic Race video After seting a new race record for the 3,000nm race from Lanzarote to Grenada The 30.48m (100ft) VPLP Design/Verdier Maxi Comanche, skippered by Mitch Booth, took Monohull Line Honours in the 2022 RORC Transatlantic Race, winning the magnificent IMA Trophy. by Louay Habib Posted 17 Jan 12:17 UTC At the front of the fleet. At the front of the fleet. Handy position to be in. no matter whether it is icy pole sticks in a drain, or ocean racers at sea. Handy position to be in, no matter whether it is icy pole sticks in a drain, or Grand Prix boats out in the big blue. Since my last ditty, I noticed that three podiums in the one race were all powered by North Sails... by John Curnow, Editor, Sail-World AUS Posted 16 Jan 21:00 UTC Comanche sets RORC Transatlantic Race record Comanche sets RORC Transatlantic Race record Winning the magnificent IMA Trophy The 30.48m (100ft) VPLP Design/Verdier Maxi Comanche, skippered by Mitch Booth, has taken Monohull Line Honours in the 2022 RORC Transatlantic Race, winning the magnificent IMA Trophy. by Louay Habib Posted 16 Jan 19:57 UTC The dream builders The dream builders Putting together all of the building blocks for a successful Vendée Globe project Putting together all of the building blocks which form a successful Vendée Globe project is a seemingly endless task. by Vendee Globe Posted 16 Jan 10:53 UTC Comanche takes Monohull Line Honours Comanche takes Monohull Line Honours Winning the magnificent IMA Trophy and setting a new RORC Transatlantic Race record Comanche (CAY) - the 30.48m (100ft) VPLP Design/Verdier Maxi, skippered by Mitch Booth (AUS), has taken Monohull Line Honours in the 2022 RORC Transatlantic Race - crossing the Grenada finish line off Camper and Nicholsons Port Louis Marina. by Louay Habib Posted 16 Jan 09:29 UTC All systems go for the Fireball Worlds in Ireland All systems go for the Fireball Worlds in Ireland To be held at Lough Derg Yacht Club, Dromineer in August With the publication of the Notice of Race and the opening of the online entry system it's all systems go for the Fireball World Championship at Lough Derg Yacht Club, Dromineer in August. by Frank Miller Posted 16 Jan 08:49 UTC Pip Hare to open the doors to BoatLife Live Pip Hare to open the doors to BoatLife Live The celebrated sailor will officially open the show to visitors and the media Pip Hare to open the doors to BoatLife Live this FebruaryPip Hare, who needs very little introduction as the 8th woman in history to complete the Vendee Globe, will be the first big name to open the inaugural show. by Hayley Harris Posted 16 Jan 08:30 UTC