Tokyo2020 - Light winds for Day 1, fresh to follow Tokyo2020 - Light winds for Day 1, fresh to follow The opening day of the Tokyo2020 Olympic sailing regatta will get underway in light wind The opening day of the Tokyo2020 Olympic sailing regatta will get underway in light winds, after the fresher overnight conditions are expected to moderate later today. by Richard Gladwell/Sail-World.com/nz Posted 25 Jul 10:56 NZST Gladwell's Line: Touchdown in Tokyo Gladwell's Line: Touchdown in Tokyo Tokyo2020 may well be the circuit-breaker that returns international sport back to normality No two Olympics are the same, and Tokyo2020 will be notable for having been conducted against the backdrop of the COVID-19 pandemic, and may well be the circuit-breaker that returns international sport back to normality. by Richard Gladwell, Sail-World.com/nz Posted 25 Jul 01:53 NZST Tokyo 2020 Olympic Sailing Competition day 1 Tokyo 2020 Olympic Sailing Competition day 1 Favourites struggle to exert their dominance on a tricky opening day After two weeks of training in steady onshore breezes, the sailors were dealt a very different and more difficult hand for the opening day of the Tokyo 2020 Olympic Sailing Competition. by Andy Rice, World Sailing Posted 26 Jul 01:19 NZST Tokyo 2020: British Finn defender, Dutch contender Tokyo 2020: British Finn defender, Dutch contender Stories all the more poignant contemplating the Finn's final appearance at the Games There are always many stories to come out of the Olympic Games, but for the 19 Finn sailors at Enoshima, these are all the more poignant as they contemplate the Finn's final appearance at the Games and maybe their only or final chance for Olympic glory. by Robert Deaves Posted 26 Jul 00:31 NZST Inspired, the latest from Rooster® Inspired, the latest from Rooster® For us, SailGP Inspire is absolutely what it's all about! Last weekend saw SailGP land in Plymouth with the Inspire programme in full swing. For us, SailGP Inspire is absolutely what it's all about! by Rooster Posted 25 Jul 20:00 NZST Epic final battle looming for Finn class titans Epic final battle looming for Finn class titans One of the strongest line-ups of potential medallists at Tokyo 2020 An epic final battle is looming for the Finn class in Tokyo. All bets are off with one of the strongest line-ups of potential medallists in a generation. by Robert Deaves Posted 25 Jul 18:22 NZST World Sailing prepared to deliver World Sailing prepared to deliver A safe and successful Olympic Sailing Competition As sailors, you need resilience. There are times when you are tested beyond the limits of human endeavours. Whether you are sailing around the world non-stop on your own or testing yourself in the smallest of dinghies in strong wind and waves. by WS President Quanhai Li & CEO David Graham Posted 25 Jul 11:17 NZST Measuring boats: it's not a popularity contest Measuring boats: it's not a popularity contest You can't win an Olympic medal in sailing without having a fast boat You can't win an Olympic medal in sailing without having a fast boat. Just like in motor racing where winning comes from a combination of man and machine working together in harmony, the same is true in Olympic sailing. by Andy Rice, World Sailing Posted 25 Jul 08:43 NZST GBR at the 420 Worlds in San Remo GBR at the 420 Worlds in San Remo The British 420 fleet sent 17 boats to Italy The British 420 fleet sent 17 boats to the recent World Championships in San Remo, Italy. Covid-19 has disrupted our lives substantially since March 2020 and the list of missed opportunities for our young sailors has been substantial. by GBR 420 Association Posted 25 Jul 05:00 NZST On the eve of the Olympic Sailing Competition On the eve of the Olympic Sailing Competition The boat park has been a place of focus and precision in the final 24 hours It's the eve of competition for sailing at Tokyo 2020 and the boat park has been a place of focus and precision in the final 24 hours before battle commences in the Laser, Laser Radial and Men's and Women's RS:X. by Andy Rice, World Sailing Posted 24 Jul 22:40 NZST Alain Leboeuf new President of the Vendée Globe Alain Leboeuf new President of the Vendée Globe A long and successful career in the service of the Vendéens This week the Board of Directors of SAEM Vendée unanimously elected Alain Leboeuf as the new President of the Vendée Globe. by Vendée Globe Posted 24 Jul 20:05 NZST Tokyo2020: Burling and Tuke ready for new quest Tokyo2020: Burling and Tuke ready for new quest On Tuesday Peter Burling and Blair Tuke will begin their quest to win another gold medal There's an email exchange between Peter Burling and Blair Tuke from 2008 sitting in the Maritime Museum that represents the start of one of the most successful partnerships in sailing history. by Michael Brown/Yachting New Zealand Posted 24 Jul 04:34 NZST Stars+Stripes joins NYYC for America's Cup 37 Stars+Stripes joins NYYC for America's Cup 37 Stars+Stripes does deal with New York Yacht Club for 37th America's Cup The New York Yacht Club has taken an initial, but significant, step toward establishing a sustainable franchise that can both win the 37th America's Cup and provide a road map for the Club's future involvement and for how international sport's oldest comp by Stuart Streuli, Director of Communications Posted 24 Jul 04:02 NZST Sailing to fly many flags at Tokyo 2020 Olympics Sailing to fly many flags at Tokyo 2020 Olympics Is there any greater honour in sport than carrying your national flag into the Olympic Stadium? Carrying your national flag into the Olympic Stadium. Is there any greater honour in sport? For the chosen few who become flag bearers for their nation, this evening's Opening Ceremony will be one of the most special of their lives. by Andy Rice, World Sailing Posted 23 Jul 21:23 NZST Young sailing talents are rushing to Kiel Week Young sailing talents are rushing to Kiel Week Organisers optimistic for September's event Even though the pandemic still has an impact on events, things are looking much better than the year before. Thus, many program activities are planned in the city and Schilksee also onshore. by Hermann Hell Posted 23 Jul 17:09 NZST Tokyo 2020: Too close to call in the Women's 470 Tokyo 2020: Too close to call in the Women's 470 This will be the last time that men and women compete in separate 470 events While it was always possible for women to compete in Olympic in the 'open era', the reality was that very few did. So for the Seoul 1988 Olympic Games, the first ever women's sailing event was created, and the 470 was the equipment chosen for the job. by Andy Rice, World Sailing Posted 23 Jul 03:00 NZST Japan's Ocean Day Japan's Ocean Day Highlighting the importance of ocean conservation Ahead of the Tokyo 2020 Olympic Games Opening Ceremony, Japan's Ocean Day is being celebrated across the nation on Thursday 22 July. by Daniel Smith, World Sailing Posted 23 Jul 02:10 NZST One week to go until the GC32 Lagos Cup 2 One week to go until the GC32 Lagos Cup 2 Being held in the same venue to limit travel and simplify logistics The first two events of the new season for the World Sailing-approved high performance foiling catamarans are being held in the same venue to limit travel and simplify logistics complicated by the pandemic. by GC32 Racing Tour Posted 23 Jul 00:33 NZST Fight for supremacy in the Men's 470 at Tokyo 2020 Fight for supremacy in the Men's 470 at Tokyo 2020 The Swedes, the Spanish and the Australians are often the strongest teams For most of the past five years since Rio, the fight for 470 supremacy has swung back and forth between three men's teams - the Swedes, the Spanish and the Australians. by Andy Rice, World Sailing Posted 22 Jul 21:15 NZST Maloney and Meech take fresh approach into Games Maloney and Meech take fresh approach into Games This Olympics feels even more unique for 49er FX sailors Alex Maloney and Molly Meech. Competing at an Olympics is always special but this one feels even more unique for Alex Maloney and Molly Meech given the circumstances around the staging of these Tokyo Games. by Yachting New Zealand Posted 22 Jul 14:51 NZST The Prospering P Class The Prospering P Class the Mighty P Class is out of the wilderness and starting to take centre stage once again. After many years playing second fiddle to the Optimist, the Mighty P Class is out of the wilderness and starting to take centre stage once again. by Scott Leith Posted 22 Jul 12:12 NZST Keeping it cool for the Tokyo Games Keeping it cool for the Tokyo Games What are the sailors wearing? For the sailors competing at Enoshima Bay for the Tokyo Olympic sailing regatta, it is the culmination of many years of training and World Class regattas. Months of boat prep, rig testing, fitness and race prep all coming to a head at the big event. by Liz Rushall Posted 22 Jul 08:00 NZST Dare to dream - IRC Four in the Rolex Fastnet Race Dare to dream - IRC Four in the Rolex Fastnet Race More than 70 boats are expected to be on the start line in the class More than 70 boats are expected to be on the start line racing in IRC Four for the Rolex Fastnet Race. Nearly all of the 500 plus sailors racing in the class are amateurs, and all bar a few boats are under 40ft. by Louay Habib / RORC Posted 22 Jul 05:06 NZST A natural fit A natural fit Henri-Lloyd's support of the Dragon Gold Cup The Dragon Gold Cup is an event steeped in history, presented by members of the Clyde Yacht's Conference in 1937 and won by Sweden's Rolf Billner that same year. It is one of the most prestigious trophies in yachting. by Mark Jardine Posted 22 Jul 03:00 NZST SailGP news, Mac Race results, Transpac updates SailGP news, Mac Race results, Transpac updates Latest newsletter from Sail-World's David Schmidt in the USA What a difference a year can make! While no one wants to re-live 2020, the science-driven miracles of mRNA and traditional Covid-19 vaccines have dramatically improved the sailing scene here in North America and beyond. by David Schmidt Posted 22 Jul 03:00 NZST 49erFX field wide open at the Tokyo 2020 Olympics 49erFX field wide open at the Tokyo 2020 Olympics The gold and silver medallists from Rio 2016 will again be in contention for the podium The 49erFX made its first Olympic appearance at Rio five years ago, when the battle for gold and silver remained in the balance until the final stages of the Medal Race. by Andy Rice, World Sailing Posted 22 Jul 02:48 NZST Burling & Tuke start as Tokyo 2020 49er favourites Burling & Tuke start as Tokyo 2020 49er favourites Tough competition to come from leading teams Since winning Olympic gold in the Men's Skiff - 49er at Rio 2016 five years ago, Pete Burling and Blair Tuke (NZL) have packed a whole lifetime of sailing achievement into their busy careers. by Andy Rice, World Sailing Posted 22 Jul 01:58 NZST Best value to strength available on the market Best value to strength available on the market Allen's 60mm dynamic range is an ideal choice for keelboats, catamarans and dinghies Allen's 60mm dynamic range is an ideal choice for keelboats, catamarans and dinghies. 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Suitable for a wide range of applications from jib sheet to mainsheet systems and everything in-between. by Allen Posted 21 Jul 23:00 NZST IOC elects Brisbane 2032 IOC elects Brisbane 2032 As Olympic and Paralympic host The secret ballot was held at the 138th Session in Tokyo, two days before the Opening Ceremony for the Olympic Games, under strict Covid restrictions. by International Olympic Committee Posted 21 Jul 22:53 NZST Colligo Dux 7th in Gotlund Runt Race Colligo Dux 7th in Gotlund Runt Race Featuring on 59º North's SPICA in the world's largest annual offshore race Having been an early-adopter of Colligo Dux with our first boat ARCTURUS I knew what we were getting into and was excited to learn from the mistake we made on that boat ten years ago and apply them to SPICA by Colligo Marine Posted 21 Jul 16:50 NZST Tokyo2020: Kiwi Nacra 17 races despite broken leg Tokyo2020: Kiwi Nacra 17 races despite broken leg Nacra 17 crew, Micah Wilkinson and Erica Dawson will race at Enoshima - despite a broken leg Nothing it seems, is going to get in the way of Nacra 17 crew, Micah Wilkinson and Erica Dawson, competing at the Tokyo Olympics - not even a broken leg. by Michael Brown/Yachting New Zealand Posted 21 Jul 02:41 NZST America's Cup organisers happy with Event outcome America's Cup organisers happy with Event outcome America's Cup Event Ltd has released its event delivery report for the 36th America's Cup pr America's Cup Event Ltd (ACE) has released its event delivery report which is independent of the NZ Government/Auckland Council report also released today, but which focuses on financial and economic aspects of the 36th America's Cup regattas by Sail-World NZ/America's Cup Events Posted 20 Jul 23:32 NZST Lange and Saroli return to defend Nacra 17 title Lange and Saroli return to defend Nacra 17 title Will Lange win at Tokyo 2020 just a few weeks short of his 60th birthday? Just a few weeks short of his 60th birthday will Lange and Carranza Saroli, repeat their gold medal winning heroics of Rio 2016? The Argentineans are certainly ranked among the favourites. by Andy Rice, World Sailing Posted 20 Jul 22:52 NZST Great Britain Sail Grand Prix Highlights Video Great Britain Sail Grand Prix Highlights Video All the highlights from a thrilling weekend of racing in Britain's Ocean City of Plymouth All the highlights from a thrilling weekend of racing in Britain's Ocean City of Plymouth. by SailGP Posted 20 Jul 22:29 NZST Kiwis talk themselves out of hosting AC37 Kiwis talk themselves out of hosting AC37 Government and Auckland Council AC36 report has been reported very negatively in the kiwi media The Government and Auckland Council AC36 report has been reported very negatively in the New Zealand media, and would appear to have set the scene for the next America's Cup to be held at another venue, outside New Zealand. by Richard Gladwell, Sail-World.com/nz Posted 20 Jul 19:05 NZST Laser designer, Bruce Kirby dies at 92 yrs Laser designer, Bruce Kirby dies at 92 yrs Bruce Kirby (92), best known as the designer of the Laser, now known as the ILCA, has passed away Bruce Kirby, best known as the designer of the Laser, now known as the ILCA, has passed away at the age of 92yrs. He was a three times Olympian in the Finn class, accomplished, self-taught designer from dinghies to 12 Metres, and a sailing journalist. by Sail-World.com/nz Posted 20 Jul 13:14 NZST British Finn dominance at risk at Tokyo 2020 British Finn dominance at risk at Tokyo 2020 Great Britain has won this event at every Games since 2000 The Finn, the Men's Heavyweight Dinghy, is the oldest boat at the Olympic Games, making its debut at the 1952 edition when Denmark's four-time Olympic Champion Paul Elvstrom won the event in Helsinki. by Andy Rice, World Sailing Posted 20 Jul 03:02 NZST Diversity in IRC Three for the Rolex Fastnet Race Diversity in IRC Three for the Rolex Fastnet Race Boasting the largest class competing with 88 teams entered from at least 10 different countries With less than a month before the start of the 2021 Rolex Fastnet Race, IRC Three boasts the largest class competing with 88 teams entered from at least 10 different countries. by Louay Habib / RORC Posted 20 Jul 02:59 NZST Tokyo2020: Last hurrah for Men's 470 Tokyo2020: Last hurrah for Men's 470 Olympic postponement gives European Mens 470 Champs the opportunity to shore up weak points Current European 470 champions Paul Snow-Hansen and Dan Willcox know that, no matter what happens over the next couple of weeks at these Olympic Games, this will probably be their last 470 regatta together. by Michael Brown/Yachting New Zealand Posted 20 Jul 00:17 NZST Tokyo2020: Host nation's 49er crew in action Tokyo2020: Host nation's 49er crew in action Leonard Takahashi and Ibuki Koizumi (JPN) work out in their new 49er at Enoshima, Japan Leonard Takahashi and Ibuki Koizumi (JPN) work out in their new 49er at Enoshima, Japan ahead of the Tokyo2020 Olympic Sailing Regatta. by Sail-World.com/nz Posted 19 Jul 23:22 NZST Medallists aiming for Radial repeat at Tokyo 2020 Medallists aiming for Radial repeat at Tokyo 2020 Marit Bouwmeester looks well placed to score a hat trick of medals With silver and gold from the past two Olympic Games, Marit Bouwmeester (NED) looks well placed to score a hat trick of medals in the Laser Radial at the Tokyo 2020 Olympic Sailing Competition. by Andy Rice, World Sailing Posted 19 Jul 19:37 NZST Formula Kite U19 and A's Youth Foil Worlds overall Formula Kite U19 and A's Youth Foil Worlds overall Maximilian Maeder (SGP), Julia Damasiewicz (POL) and Jan Koszowski (POL) crowned champions A cloudy, rainy and windless day turned out to be dazzling and beautiful for the newly crowned young World Champions after eight fast paced races of the Medal Series in the Formula Kite Men and the A's Youth Foil fleets by The International Kiteboarding Association Posted 19 Jul 19:10 NZST Slingsby leads Australian SailGP team to victory Slingsby leads Australian SailGP team to victory At the Great Britain Sail Grand Prix Tom Slingsby has proven that the Australian SailGP team can deliver against all odds after triumphing on UK waters at the Britain Sail Grand Prix, in a dramatic final race. by Olivia Hogan Posted 19 Jul 18:34 NZST SailGP: Kiwis have mixed final day in Plymouth SailGP: Kiwis have mixed final day in Plymouth NZSailGP Team interim helmsman Arnaud Psarofaghis is proud of the team's effort at the GBSailGP New Zealand SailGP Team interim helmsman Arnaud Psarofaghis is proud of the team's effort at the Great Britain Sail Grand Prix despite a disappointing seventh place finish in Plymouth this morning. by James Rigby/NZSailGP Posted 19 Jul 14:06 NZST Doyle Sails - July 2021 - Racing and Cruising News Doyle Sails - July 2021 - Racing and Cruising News Doyle Sails - July 2021 edition - Mike Sanderson interview; Mitch Booth on Structured Luff and more Doyle Sails - July 2021 News including Shirley Robertson's interview with Mike Sanderson, World superyacht awards, Mitch Booth on Structured Luff Technology, Toney Rey interview, and Cruising with Agape - and their now five year voyage. by Danielle Burridge/Doyle Sails Posted 19 Jul 11:30 NZST The big end of town The big end of town That would be 60 to 100 in the old language, so that means feet... That would be 60 to 100 in the old language. So that means feet, and whilst some will be 20-30 tons, quite a few will be double that or more. How come? by John Curnow, Editor, Sail-World AUS Posted 19 Jul 10:00 NZST Great Britain Sail Grand Prix overall Great Britain Sail Grand Prix overall Slingsby completes return to form with win in front of sold out crowds Thousands of fans turned up on Plymouth Hoe, and hundreds of spectator boats lined the F50 racecourse in Plymouth Sound as the sold out Great Britain Sail Grand Prix closed on a high note in Britain's Ocean City. by SailGP Posted 19 Jul 08:43 NZST Paul Goodison signs off with home race win Paul Goodison signs off with home race win At the Great Britain Sail Grand Prix Paul Goodison, who is temporarily driving the British F50 in Ben Ainslie's absence, delighted home supporters by signing off his two-event stint at the helm of the Great Britain SailGP Team with a race win in the team's home Grand Prix in Plymouth. by GBR SailGP Team Posted 19 Jul 05:47 NZST