North Sails Weekly Debrief North Sails Weekly Debrief IC37 success, Expert tips & tricks, TP52 Worlds preview, Boat Show Season After making one design waves in North America, the first IC37 delivered to Europe won IRC Class 1 at Cowes Week with conviction. by North Sails Posted 25 Aug 12:00 BST RS Tera Nationals at Brightlingsea day 1 RS Tera Nationals at Brightlingsea day 1 130 sailors at the largest ever UK RS Tera event Over 130 sailors turned up to Brightlingsea Sailing Club for the largest ever UK RS Tera National event, greeted by stunning sunshine and a light forecast on the hottest August bank holiday on record. by Tom Mitchell Posted 25 Aug 11:14 BST Irish Laser Nationals at Ballyholme update Irish Laser Nationals at Ballyholme update Heading into the final day of the event The final day has arrived for the Irish Laser Nationals at Ballyholme Yacht Club. The event is supported by Ards and North Down Council and CH Marine. by Mark Mackey Posted 25 Aug 10:58 BST Largs Regatta Festival day 2 Largs Regatta Festival day 2 Glorious sunshine but unfortunately a lack of meaningful wind Largs Regatta Festival, sponsored by Largs based Saturn Sails, was blessed by glorious sunshine but unfortunately a lack of meaningful wind. by Carolyn Elder Posted 25 Aug 10:47 BST Burnham Week 2019 day 1 Burnham Week 2019 day 1 A cracking start for the competitors on the East coast Champagne conditions greeted the competitors on Saturday at the start of Burnham Week 2019. An Easterly breeze of about 10 knots meant a good long beat for the Pile House fleets down river, classes 1 and 2 going as far as Whitaker No7 and Sunken Buxey. by Sally Harbott Posted 25 Aug 09:52 BST 55th European Sharpie Championship overall 55th European Sharpie Championship overall A range of conditions all week for the 40 strong fleet The forty strong international fleet have experienced a range of conditions this week - starting with blustery Monday, through near perfect Tuesday, Wednesday and Thursday to a light airs Friday. by David Priscott Posted 25 Aug 09:46 BST J/70 UK Nationals at Torbay day 1 J/70 UK Nationals at Torbay day 1 Calypso Hustle in Torbados Caribbean style conditions on the first day of the J/70 UK National Championships had the J/70 fleet grinning form ear to ear, after three highly competitive races in the beautiful surrounding of Torbay, nicknamed Torbados but the J/70 fleet. by Louay Habib Posted 25 Aug 09:11 BST Rooster 420 UK Nationals at Hayling Island day 1 Rooster 420 UK Nationals at Hayling Island day 1 A superb entry of 49 boats enjoys the sunshine A superb entry of 47 boats got away promptly from the beach at Hayling Island SC for day one of their Rooster sponsored 2019 National Championship. by Jennie Clark Posted 25 Aug 09:10 BST RS400 Scottish Tour at Aberdeen & Stonehaven RS400 Scottish Tour at Aberdeen & Stonehaven A blustery weekend for the 14 boats and crews Aberdeen and Stonehaven Yacht Club was the location of the latest instalment of the Stewart Brewing RS400 Scottish Tour. Saturday 17th saw 14 boats and crews arrive for what was forecast to be a blustery weekend. by Neil McLaren Posted 25 Aug 08:56 BST M32 Pre-Worlds at Lake Garda day 1 M32 Pre-Worlds at Lake Garda day 1 Small lead to Convexity after awkward opening day The M32 Pre-Worlds got off to a tentative opening when Riva del Garda's usually 100% reliable, set-your-watch-by-it Ora southerly not only failed to fill in but was eventually replaced by the Pelèr northerly, traditionally Lake Garda's morning breeze. by M32 European Series Posted 25 Aug 04:10 BST 2019 FAST40+ National Championship day 2 2019 FAST40+ National Championship day 2 Steady conditions in the Solent on the second day Filip Engelbert's Swedish team on Elvis remain in contention for a strong finish with 22 points, while Ed Fishwick's Redshift and James Neville's Ino XXX both enjoyed close racing as a sparkling second day came to a close. by Louay Habib Posted 24 Aug 20:41 BST Vera on track for Palermo-Montecarlo 'double' Vera on track for Palermo-Montecarlo 'double' Miguel Galuccio and the crew of Vera claim line honours Palermo-Montecarlo is the fifth and final event of the 2018-19 Mediterranean Maxi Offshore Challenge organised by the International Maxi Association, the World Sailing-recognised body that promotes maxi yacht racing and represents maxi owners globally. by James Boyd Posted 24 Aug 20:24 BST Rolex TP52 World Championship - Practice Race Rolex TP52 World Championship - Practice Race Consistency will be key on the Bay of Palma Provezza, winners on these Bay-of-Palma waters in 2017, served notice that they should be among the favourites to win the 2019 TP52 World Championship title as they held off Azzurra to win the Official Practice Race in a light sea breeze today. by 52 Super Series Posted 24 Aug 17:15 BST What do you do when there's no wind!? What do you do when there's no wind!? Inflatable SUPs and canoes reduced at Trident-UK Zray Inflatable SUP X2 including Bag, Pump and Paddle was £570 now £470. Gul Cross Inflatable Paddle Board (SUP) was £425 now £380. Or maybe you need a pocket hammock? by TridentUK Posted 24 Aug 17:00 BST Yacht designer Don Pye passes away Yacht designer Don Pye passes away Holman & Pye yachts took Fastnet and Golden Globe victories The flag atop the West Mersea Yacht Club was at half-mast this week noting the passing of yacht designer Don Pye who, following a heart attack, passed away on 20th August aged 93. by Richard Matthews Posted 24 Aug 15:44 BST Changes at Ellen MacArthur Cancer Trust in Largs Changes at Ellen MacArthur Cancer Trust in Largs James Hall talks about joining, and continuing some amazing work The Ellen MacArthur Cancer Trust has a new Operations Manager for the North, with James Hall appointed to help support more young people from across the UK to rebuild their confidence after cancer. by Ashton Howard Posted 24 Aug 13:46 BST Ancasta to showcase Prestige and Beneteau Ancasta to showcase Prestige and Beneteau Family motor cruisers to luxury performance power craft at Southampton Ancasta is displaying boats from the exciting Prestige and Beneteau Power ranges at the Southampton International Boat Show. From spacious family motor cruisers to luxury performance power craft there is something for everyone. by Susannah Hart Posted 24 Aug 12:00 BST Hamilton Island Race Week overall Hamilton Island Race Week overall The show is over at the windiest Hamilton Island Race Week The show is over and the divisional winners at the windiest Hamilton Island Race Week is years are gearing up for a big evening of celebration marking the end of another fantastic series in the sailing wonderland of Queensland's Whitsunday islands. by Lisa Ratcliff Posted 24 Aug 11:21 BST Half-time at the Irish Laser Nationals Half-time at the Irish Laser Nationals Six races completed at the end of day 2 Sailors have completed six of the scheduled eleven races at the end of Day 2 at the Irish Nationals at Ballyholme Yacht Club. The event is supported by Ards and North Down Council and CH Marine. by Mark Mackey Posted 24 Aug 10:56 BST Bournemouth Digital Poole Week 2019 day 6 Bournemouth Digital Poole Week 2019 day 6 A sunny sparkling sailing spectacular Friday was the final day of Bournemouth Digital Poole Week and the sun was shining. by David Harding Posted 24 Aug 10:44 BST A busy season planned for Team Arkema A busy season planned for Team Arkema Final preparations for Raphaël Lutard Quentin and Lalou will board the Multi50 Lalou Multi to take part in the Trophée des multicoques at Saint-Quay-Portrieux. They are using this boat as a training craft in the run-up to the launch of Arkema 4, scheduled for Spring 2020. by Team Arkema Posted 24 Aug 10:32 BST Hamilton Island Race Week: Images from Day 6 Hamilton Island Race Week: Images from Day 6 The beautiful weather came to an end for the final day of the Hamilton Island Race Week. The beautiful weather came to an end for the final day of the Hamilton Island Race Week. Misty rain squalls visited the course several times, as the competitors took one final lap around the Whitsundays. by Richard Gladwell/Sail-World.com/nz Posted 24 Aug 09:07 BST Upgrade your wetsuit for less with P&B Upgrade your wetsuit for less with P&B Up to 49% off wetsuits from Musto, Gill, Magic Marine and Gul Whether you're looking to replace your current wetsuit or preparing your kit for when the temperature drops, take advantage of these huge discounts on wetsuits from all of your favourite P&B brands like Musto, Gill, Magic Marine and Gul. by P&B Posted 24 Aug 09:00 BST Fireball North American Championships overall Fireball North American Championships overall Wind and sunshine both show up for the final day Day 3, race 4, and the wind and sunshine both showed up. Out on the race course the wind was 14 knots gusting 18, and shifting enough to cause the Race Officer to postpone one start, recall the second, re-lay the course and try again! by Derian Scott Posted 24 Aug 06:24 BST 2019 J/111 Worlds at Chicago overall 2019 J/111 Worlds at Chicago overall Rob Ruhlman's Spaceman Spiff earns the title Rob Ruhlman's Spaceman Spiff took control of their own destiny on Friday, nailing both race wins to earn the title of 2019 J/111 World Champion. by Julie & Chris Howell Posted 24 Aug 05:03 BST 2019 FAST40+ National Championship day 1 2019 FAST40+ National Championship day 1 Niklas Zennstrom's Rán leads Day One of the HYS FAST40+ Nationals started an hour late but it was worth the wait. Three windward leeward races were held in 10-12 knots from the east with glorious sunshine producing fantastic conditions in the easter Solent. by Louay Habib Posted 23 Aug 20:56 BST RS Elites in Chichester Harbour Race Week RS Elites in Chichester Harbour Race Week Ossie Stewart's More T Vicar won decisively Ossie Stewart's More T Vicar (RS Elite 67) decisively won the RS Elite event in Chichester Harbour Race week, the rebranded Chichester Harbour Federation Week. The Elites sailed six races on the middle thee days of the event. by Alasdair McLeod Posted 23 Aug 20:31 BST Will history repeat itself at Rolex TP52 Worlds? Will history repeat itself at Rolex TP52 Worlds? History and statistics may weigh in on the side of Quantum Racing The defending world champions arrive in Puerto Portals on the back of their first regatta title of the season, narrow victors in Cascais last month in big winds and waves. by 52 Super Series Posted 23 Aug 19:29 BST Hamilton Island Race Week day 6 Hamilton Island Race Week day 6 All humps and bumps A mother Humpback and calf breached in tandem for the media, away from the race fleet which was doing a variety of courses in the trade winds that have blown all week and were once again in fine form. by Lisa Ratcliff Posted 23 Aug 18:07 BST Interview with Jack Hawkins ahead of PoW Week Interview with Jack Hawkins ahead of PoW Week Team GB sailor hasn't tried an International 14 before With the International 14 POW week fast approaching we took a moment to sit down with Jack Hawkins, a 49er sailor within Team GB who, alongside his crew Chris Thomas, will be doing his first POW week having borrowed a boat. by Neale Jones Posted 23 Aug 17:49 BST RYA welcomes constructive discussions RYA welcomes constructive discussions MCA and DfT looking at safety at sea The RYA contributed a significant response to the latest MCA consultation on the yacht and powerboat safety at sea MGNs, which was carried out between 20 June 2019 and 18 July 2019. by Loretta Spridgeon, RYA Posted 23 Aug 17:00 BST Camel Week at Rock Camel Week at Rock It was a testing week for sailors and organisers alike Rock Sailing and Waterski Club's annual Camel Week regatta was this year on the rather turbulent waters of the Camel Estuary. Unfortunately the high winds on Saturday meant that racing had to be postponed, but the wind had moderated enough by Sunday. by George Dale Posted 23 Aug 16:32 BST Hamilton Island Race Week: Flying in the MOD70 Hamilton Island Race Week: Flying in the MOD70 Sail-World's NZ Editor Richard Gladwell flies around Hamilton Island in a MOD70 Sail-World's NZ Editor Richard Gladwell flies around Hamilton Island on the MOD70 Beau Geste. Here's his take on the day with images from on-board and a debrief with skipper Gavin Brady. by Richard Gladwell Posted 23 Aug 16:24 BST Hadron H2 National Championship preview Hadron H2 National Championship preview More than half of the entire fleet will be at Littlehampton In two weeks time the third Hadron H2 National Championships will be held at Littlehampton, hosted by Arun Yacht Club. Already, the number of entries has already exceeded that of last year, so more than half of the entire fleet will be competing. by Keith Callaghan Posted 23 Aug 15:22 BST Barton Marine Newsline: August 2019 Barton Marine Newsline: August 2019 Two pieces of Fastnet news to share The team have been busy with the Rolex Fastnet Race and Whitstable Harbour Day, as well as looking back at one of our greatest business achievements ever. Read on to find out what has been going on in the world of Barton over the last month. by Barton Marine Posted 23 Aug 14:00 BST RC35 Celtic Cup RC35 Celtic Cup The consistently well-sailed Storm has retained the trophy The consistently well-sailed Storm from HYC has retained the RC35 Celtic Cup in 2019. The four-event championship was hard fought between 14 boats in the competitive Scottish RC35 fleet and Storm were chased hard. by Robin Young Posted 23 Aug 13:15 BST 80 Seconds with Sir Robin Knox-Johnston episode 6 80 Seconds with Sir Robin Knox-Johnston episode 6 What is his greatest fear at sea? With Sir Robin Knox-Johnston having undertaken multiple voyages around the world, what is his greatest fear at sea? by Chris Jones Posted 23 Aug 12:00 BST RS Elite Irish Nationals preview RS Elite Irish Nationals preview Fleet gathering at Belfast Lough this weekend The Irish RS Elite fleet will be gathering in Belfast Lough this weekend to compete in the Charles Hurst, Jaguar Land Rover sponsored Irish Championship. by David Kelso Posted 23 Aug 10:16 BST Get a SUP for the Weekend Get a SUP for the Weekend Next day delivery and 0% finance available Next Day Delivery on these SUPs! With 0% finance now available to UK customers on orders over £250 by CoastWaterSports Posted 23 Aug 09:00 BST Bournemouth Digital Poole Week 2019 day 5 Bournemouth Digital Poole Week 2019 day 5 Champaigne sailing? How about English Sparkling? Given that Dorset is home to several vineyards producing world-class English sparkling wine, it would seem inappropriate to use the term 'champagne sailing' in the context of Day 5 of Bournemouth Digital Poole Week. by David Harding Posted 23 Aug 06:21 BST