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Prada Cup: The View from North Head - Final of Round Robin
Video shot from North Head for those who want to watch the final race of the Round Robin
© Richard Gladwell / Sail-World.com
America's Cup Rialto: Jan 23 - British make history
INEOS Team UK made America's Cup history on the Waitemata harbour Saturday evening
© Richard Gladwell - Sail-World.com / nz
Best race of the PRADA Cup so far!
Nail-biting, agonising racing sets sailing fans hearts racing
© COR36 / Studio Borlenghi
Prada Cup: Day 4 Preview - Course C - Sudden death
For Day 4 of the Prada Cup, racing will revert to the expanded Course C area.
© Richard Gladwell / Sail-World.com
Creating the ultimate coach boat
How Olympic coach Grant Beck helped the Salthouse Coach Boat leapfrog an entire design generation.
© Subzero Images
ETNZ promoting sailing in China
ETNZ promoting sailing in China
China Sports Industry Group partners with Emirates Team New Zealand
The Royal New Zealand Yacht Squadron, Emirates Team New Zealand (ETNZ) and the China Sports Industry Group (CSIG) have announced that CSIG will become an official partner of Emirates Team New Zealand
by CSA
Posted 24 Jan 21:40 NZDT
America's Cup Rialto: Jan 23 - Brits make history
America's Cup Rialto: Jan 23 - Brits make history
INEOS Team UK made America's Cup history on the Waitemata harbour Saturday evening
INEOS Team UK made America's Cup history on the Waitemata harbour Saturday evening when they qualified for the Finals of the Challenger Selection Series for the 36th America's Cup.
by Richard Gladwell, Sail-World NZ
Posted 24 Jan 04:04 NZDT
30 knots in a 40-footer
30 knots in a 40-footer
We know a 60-footer can do it; now we learn the MW40OF is also up for it
We know a 60-footer can do it. Now we learn that the MW40OF is also up for the task.
by John Curnow, Editor, Sail-World AUS
Posted 25 Jan 10:00 NZDT
Vendée Globe Day 78: Tumbling Dice
Vendée Globe Day 78: Tumbling Dice
Burton leads, Bestaven opts for northern route, Dalin & Ruyant at full potential
Less than 1000 nautical miles to the finish of the ninth edition of the Vendée Globe in Les Sables d'Olonne and it is still too close to call, not least as the Saint Malo maverick Louis Burton seized the race lead from Charlie Dalin.
by Vendée Globe
Posted 25 Jan 09:27 NZDT
18ft Skiff Australian Championship races 2 & 3
18ft Skiff Australian Championship races 2 & 3
Recently crowned NSW champion team totally dominates
The recently crowned NSW champion tech2 18ft Skiff team totally dominated a great day's racing in races 2 and 3 of the Australian 18ft Skiff Championship on Sydney Harbour today.
by Frank Quealey
Posted 24 Jan 21:23 NZDT
Vendée Globe Day 78 morning update
Vendée Globe Day 78 morning update
Tunnel Vision, cutting out the noise as the finish beckons
As the leaders pass the Azores the leading skippers are starting to play different options. Behind the top group Yannick Bestaven and Damien Seguin were first to gybe and are heading north in search of the stronger breeze.
by Vendée Globe
Posted 24 Jan 20:58 NZDT
Virtual Sydney to Auckland Ocean Race launched
Virtual Sydney to Auckland Ocean Race launched
The course covers 1250nm of unpredictable ocean
Royal Prince Alfred Yacht Club, in conjunction with the Royal New Zealand Yacht Squadron, have developed a race between two great southern hemisphere sailing cities, Sydney and Auckland.
by Royal Prince Alfred Yacht Club
Posted 24 Jan 20:39 NZDT
The View from North Head - Final of Round Robins
The View from North Head - Final of Round Robins
Video shot from North Head for those who want to watch the final race of the Round Robin
For those who want to watch a commentary free, unedited and uncut version of the final race of the Round Robins - that is not geo-blocked, and shot from a single vantage point close to the action - this is it.
by Justin Mitchell
Posted 24 Jan 13:07 NZDT
Vendée Globe Day 77: When to gybe at the Azores?
Vendée Globe Day 77: When to gybe at the Azores?
Heading towards the closest victory margin yet?
The margin of victory on this Vendée Globe may be down to minutes rather than hours.
by Vendée Globe
Posted 24 Jan 07:39 NZDT
Five out of five for INEOS TEAM UK
Five out of five for INEOS TEAM UK
And into the PRADA Cup final
With the Americans still in the shed getting ready for the Repechage, INEOS TEAM UK and LUNA ROSSA PRADA PIRELLI headed out onto the stadium course on the Hauraki Gulf for the penultimate day of the Round Robin stage of the PRADA Challenger Series.
by INEOS TEAM UK
Posted 24 Jan 00:44 NZDT
John Bertrand chats with Nic Douglass
John Bertrand chats with Nic Douglass
To talk about today's incredible Prada Cup race!
What a race! INEOS Team UK are into the final of the Prada Cup, the Challenger Series for the 36th America's Cup! This evening as our special guest we have none other than John Bertrand AO to join us to Chat & Wrap!
by Nic Douglass
Posted 24 Jan 00:27 NZDT
Repairs to PATRIOT progress
Repairs to PATRIOT progress
As the PRADA Cup Round Robins conclude
American Magic Skipper and Executive Director Terry Hutchinson provided updates on American Magic at tonight's press conference, which marked the conclusion of the Round Robins phase of the Prada Cup, the Challenger Selection Series.
by New York Yacht Club American Magic
Posted 24 Jan 00:15 NZDT
Luna Rossa at the PRADA Cup Day 4
Luna Rossa at the PRADA Cup Day 4
A close race right until the finish line
Another weekend of racing in Auckland for the PRADA Cup, the Challenger Selection Series that determines the first team to enter the PRADA Cup Final.
by Luna Rossa Prada Pirelli
Posted 24 Jan 00:00 NZDT
INEOS TEAM UK win the Prada Cup Round Robins
INEOS TEAM UK win the Prada Cup Round Robins
After what was probably the closest race seen so far on the AC75s
INEOS TEAM UK stays unbeaten after what was probably the closest race seen so far on the AC75s, with 9 lead changes throughout the nail biting race against Luna Rossa Prada Pirelli.
by PRADA Cup
Posted 23 Jan 20:57 NZDT
Casiraghi: Boris will push hard to the finish
Casiraghi: Boris will push hard to the finish
One of the most interesting and impressive performances in this Vendée Globe
One of the most interesting and impressive performances in this Vendée Globe has been by the German skipper, Boris Herrmann, on board Seaexplorer-Yacht Club de Monaco.
by Ed Gorman / IMOCA Globe Series
Posted 23 Jan 20:41 NZDT
Vendée Globe Day 77 morning update
Vendée Globe Day 77 morning update
Azores ahead are prelude to winning moves
At 350 miles SW of the Azores this morning Charlie Dalin (Apivia) is still proving able to hold off the advance of Louis Burton (Bureau Vallée 2) as they negotiate a key phase looking to be able to transition from the north side of the Azores
by Vendée Globe
Posted 23 Jan 19:50 NZDT
The best race of the PRADA Cup so far!
The best race of the PRADA Cup so far!
Nail-biting and agonising racing sets sailing fans hearts racing
For those who got up early in the UK to watch the match-up between INEOS TEAM UK and Luna Rossa Prada Pirelli, it was nail-biting and agonising, with the anticipation only built by the repeated delays.
by Mark Jardine
Posted 23 Jan 18:01 NZDT
Jimmy Spithill: "We have to win a race"
Jimmy Spithill: "We have to win a race"
Nic Douglass previews today's PRADA Cup racing
It's all on today in a must win race for Prada to keep the round robin series of the Prada Cup, the Challenger Series for the 36th America's Cup alive.
by Nic Douglass
Posted 23 Jan 15:48 NZDT
Prada Cup: Day 4: Course C - Sudden death
Prada Cup: Day 4: Course C - Sudden death
For Day 4 of the Prada Cup, racing will revert to the expanded Course C area.
For Day 4 of the Prada Cup, racing will revert to the expanded Course C area. Today one race in Round Robin 3 will be sailed.
by Richard Gladwell Sail-World NZ
Posted 23 Jan 12:56 NZDT
The Big Boy - Allen's Biggest Block Yet!
The Big Boy - Allen's Biggest Block Yet!
Just one example of what Allen can do for bigger boats
Around the world, we are known as a company that produces small boat hardware, but this isn't strictly true. Let us introduce to you to "The Big Boy" just one example of what we can do for bigger boats.
by Allen
Posted 23 Jan 08:00 NZDT
Vendée Globe Day 76: Dalin, Burton & Hermann lead
Vendée Globe Day 76: Dalin, Burton & Hermann lead
Three Musketeers strike out for Vendée Globe victory?
With just five days or under 2000 miles to go until the first skippers finish the ninth edition of the Vendée Globe the outcome still hangs in the balance.
by Vendée Globe
Posted 23 Jan 07:17 NZDT
Jules Verne Trophy record attempt abandoned
Jules Verne Trophy record attempt abandoned
After a thorough inspection carried out by David Boileau, the boat captain, the verdict is in
The men of Gitana Team were positioned at 48 degrees28 south at 11:00 UTC with a lead of over 860 miles over the record when they informed their shore team of damage to the giant's float rudder to starboard.
by Gitana Team
Posted 23 Jan 06:18 NZDT
Race day is nearly upon us...
Race day is nearly upon us...
Show your support for the British America's Cup Challenger
Show your support and be a part of the team with the new Henri-Lloyd x INEOS TEAM UK merchandise collection.
by Henri-Lloyd
Posted 23 Jan 04:54 NZDT
11th Hour Racing Team 2021 racing schedule
11th Hour Racing Team 2021 racing schedule
Rolex Fastnet Race, Défi Azimut and Transat Jacques Vabre all on the cards
11th Hour Racing Team has unveiled the schedule for 2021 revealing the Team anticipates entering two boats into the 2021 IMOCA offshore sailing calendar of races, in the build-up to a one-boat entry into The Ocean Race 2022-23.
by 11th Hour Racing Team
Posted 23 Jan 04:20 NZDT
The APSA Grand Tour, part deux.
The APSA Grand Tour, part deux.
Japan, Taiwan, Hong Kong and southern China
Japan imposes precious few restrictions on visiting yachts: and when you go ashore the sights, sounds, food, culture, sports, history, people and scenery of this clean, safe, and friendly country are already legendary.
by Guy Nowell
Posted 23 Jan 00:13 NZDT
A great weekend ahead in the PRADA Cup
A great weekend ahead in the PRADA Cup
Press Conference held ahead of Luna Rossa Prada Pirelli Team and INEOS TEAM UK matches
The spotlight is on tomorrow's regatta between Luna Rossa Prada Pirelli Team and INEOS TEAM UK as it will be a first match point between the two challengers.
by PRADA Cup
Posted 22 Jan 23:15 NZDT
Best time ever recorded to the tip of South Africa
Best time ever recorded to the tip of South Africa
Maxi Edmond de Rothschild has entered the Indian Ocean
After 11 days 14 hours and three minutes at sea, Franck Cammas, Charles Caudrelier and their four crew are attacking the Southern Ocean with a lead of more than one day seven hours and 19 minutes over Francis Joyon and the men on Idec Sport.
by Gitana Team
Posted 22 Jan 22:32 NZDT
Vendée Globe Day 76 morning update
Vendée Globe Day 76 morning update
Burton's option pays, now up to second
Louis Burton, now up to second, is starting to see his westerly route pay a dividend. He has negotiated the western side of the high pressure zone quickest and into the weekend should see his gains continue, sailing faster and back on a more direct route
by Vendée Globe
Posted 22 Jan 21:41 NZDT
Change of fortune needed for rookie 18' Skiff team
Change of fortune needed for rookie 18' Skiff team
Birkenhead Point Marina campaign suffers from bad luck
As the championship end of the 2020-2021 Australian 18ft Skiff Racing Season moves toward the JJ Giltinan world Championship on Sydney Harbour in March, one team looking for a change of fortune is Birkenhead Point Marina.
by Frank Quealey
Posted 22 Jan 19:21 NZDT
Prada Cup: Capsize triggers changes to Cup
Prada Cup: Capsize triggers changes to Cup
Regatta Director Iain Murray has made several changes to the conduct of the Prada and America's Cups
Regatta Director Iain Murray has made several changes to the conduct of the Prada and America's Cups, following a review with all involved parties including the competitors.
by Richard Gladwell Sail-World NZ
Posted 22 Jan 11:05 NZDT
Vendée Globe Day 75: Dalin's lead at 77 miles
Vendée Globe Day 75: Dalin's lead at 77 miles
All Quiet on the Western Front?
The relative silence from among the leaders speaks volumes. Increasingly background activities are pared back to only what is necessary as the solo skippers devote all their energies to weather strategy, keeping fast and managing their energy reserves.
by Vendée Globe
Posted 22 Jan 07:03 NZDT
Sea Sure's new RED Performance range
Sea Sure's new RED Performance range
Enhanced pintles and gudgeons for when only the best will do
As an equipment manufacturer we are always on the lookout for feedback and ideas from sailors so that we can make new products or changes to existing ones.
by Daniel Henderson, Sea Sure
Posted 22 Jan 05:15 NZDT
2021 WASZP Europeans set for Norway in August
2021 WASZP Europeans set for Norway in August
Norway has been awarded what will be the biggest WASZP regatta of the season
The 2021 European WASZP calendar has taken shape with a full card of events to be announced in the coming days. The flagship event for the season will be the 2021 WASZP European Championships.
by Marc Ablett
Posted 22 Jan 03:46 NZDT
Musto Skiff confirms September dates 2021 Worlds
Musto Skiff confirms September dates 2021 Worlds
Set to take place at Lake Garda, Italy
The International Musto Skiff Class Committee has today confirmed that the ACO 11th Musto Skiff World Championships 2021 will be hosted by Fraglia Vela Riva at Lake Garda, Italy, from 25th September to 2nd October 2021.
by Natalie Hilton
Posted 22 Jan 02:30 NZDT
Four ways The Ocean Race is helping blue planet
Four ways The Ocean Race is helping blue planet
In 2021 there needs to be urgent action to help the ocean
The Ocean Race has seen firsthand the devastating impact of pollution, plastic, climate change and industrial overfishing on the ocean.
by The Ocean Race
Posted 22 Jan 01:37 NZDT
World Sailing launches 2021 eSailing Worlds
World Sailing launches 2021 eSailing Worlds
The race to win this year's title - and a prize of USD $10,000 - officially begins
Launched in partnership between World Sailing, the International Federation for the sport, and Virtual Regatta, the world-leading digital sailing platform, this year will be the fourth season following the launch of the inaugural Championship in 2018.
by World Sailing
Posted 22 Jan 00:16 NZDT
Q&A with INEOS TEAM UK's David 'Freddie' Carr
Q&A with INEOS TEAM UK's David 'Freddie' Carr
What it takes to sail the AC75 BRITANNIA
Freddie is one of the more experienced members of the INEOS TEAM UK sailing team, having comped in four previous America's Cup campaigns going back to 2007.
by Mark Jardine
Posted 21 Jan 22:00 NZDT
Vendée Globe Day 75 morning update
Vendée Globe Day 75 morning update
Can a corner be cut?
For the leaders who are 1000 or so miles SSW of the Azores this morning this stretch of the Atlantic is not as cooperative as it was forecast to be.
by Vendée Globe
Posted 21 Jan 21:13 NZDT
WMRT Tour Cards for the 2021 championship season
WMRT Tour Cards for the 2021 championship season
Six skippers awarded invitations to the world-championship level events
The World Match Racing Tour (WMRT) has announced the six skippers awarded WMRT Tour Cards for the 2021 championship season.
by World Tour Match Racing
Posted 21 Jan 19:12 NZDT
SailGP's Season 2 to feature eight global events
SailGP's Season 2 to feature eight global events
Including 7 new venues from April 2021 to March 2022
SailGP - the sport's pinnacle league, and the first climate positive sports and entertainment property - has announced a full race schedule for its second season, which will feature eight national teams made up of the sport's best athletes.
by SailGP
Posted 21 Jan 07:35 NZDT
Vendée Globe Day 74: Seven days to destiny
Vendée Globe Day 74: Seven days to destiny
Louis Burton could benefit from his position further west but has been slowed for two rankings
The race at the front of the Vendée Globe is electrifying. None of the eight previous editions has ever witnessed a race finish as open and intense.
by Vendée Globe
Posted 21 Jan 07:25 NZDT
New dates for 2022 ORC/IRC World Championship
New dates for 2022 ORC/IRC World Championship
A large fleet is expected to take part in Porto Cervo
After consultation between the Federazione Italiana Vela (FIV), the Unione Vela Altura Italiana (UVAI) and the Union Nationale pour la Course au Large, the ORC, the RORC and the YCCS, the dates for the 2022 ORC/IRC World Championship have been changed.
by RORC Press
Posted 21 Jan 03:06 NZDT