Entries are open for Hamilton Island Race Week Entries are open for Hamilton Island Race Week The first entry had been lodged Within two hours of the Notice of Race for Hamilton Island Race Week 2020 being posted, the first entry had been lodged. And, for the second consecutive year, the yacht with that honour was David Bell's Bavaria 39, Four Bells by Rob Mundle Posted 29 Jan 12:55 NZDT America's Cup: Emirates Team NZ's Te Kahu flies America's Cup: Emirates Team NZ's Te Kahu flies Emirates Team New Zealand today had their first sail in their AC75 test boat Emirates Team New Zealand today completed foiling trials and had their first sail in their AC75 test boat, which was launched last Wednesday. by Richard Gladwell/Sail-World.com/nz Posted 29 Jan 00:58 NZDT America's Cup: Italians drop rig in Cagliari America's Cup: Italians drop rig in Cagliari Luna Rossa Prada Pirelli has dropped her rig while training in Cagliari, Sardinia. Italian America's Cup challenger, Luna Rossa Prada Pirelli has dropped her rig while training in Cagliari, Sardinia. "The event took place off Capitana on a beautiful Mistral day around 15 knots", reports SailingSardinia.it by Richard Gladwell Sail-World NZ Posted 28 Jan 10:18 NZDT Warren Jones International Youth Regatta day 2 Warren Jones International Youth Regatta day 2 The Fremantle Doctor was called and it delivered Day 2 was set to be an important day for the onwater team and the competitors. With some delays on Monday, the pressure was on to move swiftly through the races in order to get through the overall tight racing schedule by Georgia Bivens Posted 29 Jan 20:35 NZDT Elite cyclists swap bikes for boats Elite cyclists swap bikes for boats Geelong Sailing Challenge as part of the Festival of Sails Some of the world's best cyclists swapped their bikes for boats last night, joining Royal Geelong Yacht Club sailors for a 'Sailing Challenge' on Corio Bay. by Jessica Gabites Posted 29 Jan 20:31 NZDT 56th Annual Congressional Cup preview 56th Annual Congressional Cup preview Ian Williams returns to defend title at Long Beach YC Reigning Congressional Cup champion Ian Williams (GBR) will return to the course to defend his title, when Long Beach Yacht Club hosts the 56th Congressional Cup regatta. by Betsy Crowfoot Posted 29 Jan 08:07 NZDT Debriefing the 2020 Hempel World Cup Series Miami Debriefing the 2020 Hempel World Cup Series Miami Latest Sail-World USA newsletter from David Schmidt After years of tough headlines for U.S. Olympic class sailors, last week's 2020 Hempel World Cup Series Miami proved extraordinary, with three Gold Medal finishes, a critical country qualification earned, and other top-ten performances to be celebrated. by David Schmidt Posted 29 Jan 05:00 NZDT The Clipper Race Leg 5 - Race 6, Day 9 The Clipper Race Leg 5 - Race 6, Day 9 The Doldrums Corridor: the calmer part of the race with windless waters? As the fleet approach north of the Doldrums Corridor, the teams reflect on the decision taken to motor and the tactical advantages and potential disadvantages to the timing of the decision. by Clipper Round the World Race Posted 29 Jan 00:58 NZDT Warren Jones International Youth Regatta day 1 Warren Jones International Youth Regatta day 1 Harry Price undefeated in his matches at Royal Perth YC The event kicked off on Friday when the final entrant for the 2020 Warren Jones International Youth Regatta was confirmed through the local, one day qualifying event, the Colin Mullins Youth Regatta, hosted by Royal Perth Yacht Club. by Georgia Bivens Posted 28 Jan 22:50 NZDT Tom Slingsby set to defend SailGP Championship Tom Slingsby set to defend SailGP Championship Bringing back championship-winning crew to start title defence The one month countdown is on until the world's fastest and most exhilarating sail racing championship - SailGP - returns to Sydney Harbour on February 28-29. by Michelle Fowler Posted 28 Jan 17:13 NZDT Shutters come down on MacGlide Festival of Sails Shutters come down on MacGlide Festival of Sails The TP52 division offered spectacularly close racing Some of the thousands of MacGlide Festival of Sails sailors weary from three days of racing and partying over the Australia Day long weekend are fortunate to be heading home with a trophy for their efforts. by Lisa Ratcliff – OCC Posted 28 Jan 06:46 NZDT 2020 EFG Sailing Arabia - The Tour Stage 1 2020 EFG Sailing Arabia - The Tour Stage 1 Diam24 trimarans race off the white sandy shore of Salalah, Oman The tenth edition of EFG Sailing Arabia - The Tour is under way, following a fast and competitive opening stage in Salalah, Oman. by Morgan Kasmarik Posted 28 Jan 06:45 NZDT The Clipper Race Leg 5 - Race 6, Day 8 The Clipper Race Leg 5 - Race 6, Day 8 Busy days and invisible bungee cords It was another busy day for the Clipper Race fleet as it continued its way through the Doldrums Corridor and across the Solomon Sea. by Clipper Round the World Race Posted 28 Jan 01:11 NZDT MacGlide Festival of Sails wraps up MacGlide Festival of Sails wraps up RGYC sets its sights on 2022 Youth Worlds As the MacGlide Festival of Sails wraps up for 2020, the Geelong Yacht Club has its sights on winning the rights to host the 2022 Youth World Sailing Championships - the world's ultimate youth sailing regatta. by Jessica Gabites Posted 27 Jan 20:06 NZDT Collinson FX: Jan 27 - NZD rises against trend Collinson FX: Jan 27 - NZD rises against trend Low interest rates have allowed consumer debt levels to rise to record levels The NZD rose, despite the rising US Dollar due to strong inflation data. NZ CPI rose to 1.9%, above expectations, hinting at stronger economic growth. The headline data supported the stronger currency, but the real impact is felt on the ground. by Collinson FX Posted 27 Jan 15:51 NZDT Laser class makes positive move over builders Laser class makes positive move over builders The International Laser Class Association announces seven new provisional builders The International Laser Class Association has announced the seven new builders in the Northern Hemisphere have been appointed as the class moves to comply with European anti-trust law. by ILCA/Sail-World.com/nz Posted 27 Jan 07:49 NZDT The Clipper Race Leg 5 - Race 6, Day 7 The Clipper Race Leg 5 - Race 6, Day 7 Race 6 continues to thrill Most teams report being in close proximity to each other and this has helped momentum when it comes to monitoring the competition and galvanising teams to push hard to improve their position in the race standings. by Clipper Round the World Race Posted 27 Jan 01:25 NZDT MacGlide Festival of Sails Super Sunday MacGlide Festival of Sails Super Sunday A chance to blow away the cobwebs from a long opening day passage race For thousands of sailors gathered at Geelong, Australia Day was also 'Super Sunday' at the MacGlide Festival of Sails and a chance to blow away the cobwebs from a long opening day passage race down from Melbourne. by Lisa Ratcliff – OCC Posted 27 Jan 00:05 NZDT Classic Yachts: Images from Mahurangi Regatta Classic Yachts: Images from Mahurangi Regatta 120 yachts entered with the racing being conducted in a light to moderate SE wind The Classic Yacht Association staged the annual Mahurangi Regatta on the picturesque Mahurangi Harbour, about 25nm north of Auckland. Entries were 20% up this year with 120 yachts entered with the racing being conducted in a light to moderate SE breeze. by Richard Gladwell Posted 26 Jan 22:18 NZDT EFG Sailing Arabia - The Tour begins in Oman EFG Sailing Arabia - The Tour begins in Oman Speed and skill will be the order of the day Over 15 days, a strong international and local contingent will use the prime winter conditions in the Sultanate to push both speed and heartrates to the max in thrilling close quarter racing in five diverse locations along the coast of Oman. by Morgan Kasmarik Posted 26 Jan 21:43 NZDT Hempel World Cup Series Miami overall Hempel World Cup Series Miami overall Seven Champions crowned Miami got a taste of Olympic class sailing at the highest level this week, and on Saturday champions were crowned at the 2020 Hempel World Cup Series Miami. by Jake Fish, US Sailing Posted 26 Jan 18:18 NZDT North Sails Weekly Debrief North Sails Weekly Debrief Gone sailing, It's official, What material is right for you?, Winter photo share Ken Read and Suzy Leech raced from Fort Lauderdale to Key West on the Jeanneau Sunfast 3300 Alchemist. After winning their division, Ken shares his view into the world of short-handed distance racing. by North Sails Posted 26 Jan 06:00 NZDT The Clipper Race Leg 5 - Race 6, Day 6 The Clipper Race Leg 5 - Race 6, Day 6 The slow conditions continue to frustrate Well, it has been an extremely busy 24 hours for the fleet as they sail into Day 6 of Race 6: The Sanya Tropical Paradise Race. by Clipper Round the World Race Posted 26 Jan 03:14 NZDT Hempel World Cup Series Miami day 5 Hempel World Cup Series Miami day 5 Olympic qualification on the line for many The fifth and final day of fleet racing wrapped-up Friday at the 2020 Hempel World Cup Series Miami. Many of the 182 sailors from 45 nations raced with Olympic qualification on the line and targeting a spot in Saturday's pivotal Medal Races. by Jake Fish, US Sailing Posted 25 Jan 21:59 NZDT Three months to ACWS Sardegna - Cagliari Three months to ACWS Sardegna - Cagliari First AC75 regatta set for 23rd April in Sardinia Time flies when it comes to the America's Cup and in just three months a lot of questions will be answered with the kick-off of the very first AC75 regatta. by 36th America's Cup Media Posted 25 Jan 01:43 NZDT The Clipper Race Leg 5 - Race 6, Day 5 The Clipper Race Leg 5 - Race 6, Day 5 The tussle at the top of the leaderboard continues The steady weather conditions have continued to affect the fleet as they sail into day five of Race 6: The Sanya Tropical Paradise. by Clipper Round the World Race Posted 25 Jan 01:17 NZDT America's Cup World Series opener in three months America's Cup World Series opener in three months Moment of truth for teams in three months at America's Cup World Series Sardenga Time flies when it comes to the America's Cup and in just three months a lot of questions will be answered with the kick-off of the very first AC75 regatta. by America's Cup Media Posted 25 Jan 00:00 NZDT CRC Bay of Islands Sailing Week: Mayhem reigns CRC Bay of Islands Sailing Week: Mayhem reigns Mayhem reigns on last day of CRC Bay of Islands Sailing Week The TP52 Mayhem reigned supreme in the event's premier A Division. The TP52's co-skippers, Harry Dodson and Tony Bosnyak, won top honours on line, general handicap, and the coveted PHRF National Champion trophy by Helen Horrocks Posted 24 Jan 23:33 NZDT Millenium Cup brings superyacht focus to NZ Millenium Cup brings superyacht focus to NZ On January 28, New Zealand's Bay of Islands will start to fill with superyacht industry members Amongst a picturesque collection of 144 islets, in the northernmost part of New Zealand, the most-southerly superyacht regatta in the world takes place at the start of each year. by Isla McKechnie Posted 24 Jan 23:07 NZDT Flying Fifteen Australian Championship Flying Fifteen Australian Championship A fleet of 20 boats race at Royal Queensland Yacht Squadron A fleet of 20 Flying Fifteens made the long journey from all over Australia to compete at the 2020 Flying Fifteen Australian Championship held in Waterloo Bay just south of the Brisbane River in Queensland. by Chris Howell / Jonny Fullerton Posted 24 Jan 19:37 NZDT 2020 Hempel World Cup Series Miami day 4 2020 Hempel World Cup Series Miami day 4 Light wind limitations Through four days of action-packed racing on Biscayne Bay, the athletes competing at the 2020 Hempel World Cup Series Miami have experienced a vast array of conditions. by Jake Fish, US Sailing Posted 24 Jan 17:26 NZDT CRC Bay of Islands Sailing Week: A Fantastic Day 2 CRC Bay of Islands Sailing Week: A Fantastic Day 2 Steady performances in steady breeze at CRC Bay of Islands Sailing Week - Day 2 The second day of CRC Bay of Islands Sailing Week offered up “fantastic racing” for the boats on A and B Division, Tornado and Multihull courses today, according to Race Officer Megan Kensington. by Helen Horrocks Posted 24 Jan 14:24 NZDT Relaxed start to CRC Bay of Islands Sailing Week Relaxed start to CRC Bay of Islands Sailing Week Crews enjoyed a relaxed start to racing on Day 1 of the 18th annual CRC Bay of Islands Sailing Week Crews enjoyed a relaxed start to racing on Day 1 of the 18th annual CRC Bay of Islands Sailing Week on Wednesday by Helen Horrocks Posted 24 Jan 01:46 NZDT The Clipper Race Leg 5 - Race 6, Day 4 The Clipper Race Leg 5 - Race 6, Day 4 A slow and tricky beginning A familiar sight at the top of the leaderboard with Ha Long Bay, Viet Nam and Qingdao currently holding the top two spots respectively with WTC Logistics hot on their sterns in third. by Clipper Round the World Race Posted 24 Jan 00:54 NZDT France SailGP Team introduces its roster for 2020 France SailGP Team introduces its roster for 2020 New flight controller, new coach, and new grinder With less than 40 days before the opening of Season 2 of SailGP in Sydney, the French team is aiming to reach its 2020 objectives as early as possible in the season. by Virginie Bouchet Posted 23 Jan 22:58 NZDT Emirates Team New Zealand play a wild card Emirates Team New Zealand play a wild card Emirates Team NZ play a wild card - we talk with design chief Dan Bernasconi on Te Kahu and Te Aihe Emirates Team New Zealand played a wild card in the 2021 America's Cup with the launch of a 12metre (38ft) test boat in Auckland on Wednesday afternoon. We talk with design chief Dan Bernasconi on Te Kahu and Te Aihe. by Richard Gladwell/Sail-World.com/nz Posted 23 Jan 21:53 NZDT Governor's Cup request for invitation period opens Governor's Cup request for invitation period opens Grade 1 quality fleet expected for world's oldest youth match racing championship Host Balboa Yacht Club has posted links to the Request for Invitation ("RFI"), Notice of Race, and event brochure for the 54th Governor's Cup International Youth Match Racing Championship to be held July 20-25, 2020 in Newport Beach, California. by Susan Kenney Posted 23 Jan 18:52 NZDT 2020 Hempel World Cup Series Miami day 3 2020 Hempel World Cup Series Miami day 3 Sailors rise to the occasion in unexpected Miami conditions The 182 sailors embraced the challenge of the uncharacteristically cold and blustery conditions in Biscayne Bay on Day 3 of the 2020 Hempel World Cup Series Miami. by Jake Fish, US Sailing Posted 23 Jan 17:26 NZDT Island Water World Grenada Sailing Week preview Island Water World Grenada Sailing Week preview At least six Caribbean islands will be racing in the 8th edition North American entries come from Canada and the United States. European teams will be competing from Austria, France, and the United Kingdom. Among the teams racing will be crew from Germany, Greece, Italy, New Zealand, Peru, Romania, and Switzerland. by Louay Habib Posted 23 Jan 11:14 NZDT The Clipper Race Leg 5 - Race 6, Day 3 The Clipper Race Leg 5 - Race 6, Day 3 So, what is a Le Mans start? The Clipper Race fleet has made its way through the beautiful Great Barrier Reef as they navigate away from Australia and start their route to China with the first stop being Sanya in Race 6 of Leg 5: The Sanya Tropical Paradise Race. by Clipper Round the World Race Posted 23 Jan 05:01 NZDT America's Cup: Emirates Team NZ launch "The Hawk" America's Cup: Emirates Team NZ launch "The Hawk" Emirates Team NZ revealed their new custom designed and built test boat Te Kahu in Aucklandu Emirates Team New Zealand revealed their new custom designed and built test boat Te Kahu today in Auckland. Te Kahu meaning ‘The Hawk' was rolled out of the shed on Wednesday and was christened by Ngati Whatua Orakei. by Hamish Hooper, Emirates Team New Zealand Posted 22 Jan 18:28 NZDT 2020 Hempel World Cup Series Miami day 2 2020 Hempel World Cup Series Miami day 2 Leaderboards take shape with cooler temperatures, sunny skies, and plenty of breeze Sailors were greeted with cooler temperatures, sunny skies, and plenty of breeze on the second day of the 2020 Hempel World Cup Series Miami, USA. by Jake Fish, US Sailing Posted 22 Jan 15:16 NZDT