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Racing into the South
The Ocean Race cross the equator
© Antoine Auriol / Team Malizia
2023 Finn Gold Cup Day 4
Light winds mix fleet
© Robert Deaves
Sailing not included in LA28 Paralympics
David Graham, "...an extremely disappointing day for our whole sport"
© World Sailing
All vessels great and small
January is such a great time 'Down Under'
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iQFOiL Lanzarote International Games
Pilar Lamadrid and Pawel Tarnowski crowned champions
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The armchair navigator - imagining life at sea
The armchair navigator - imagining life at sea
What does it feel like during The Ocean Race?
As the 2023 edition of The Ocean Race fleets tears up the offshore miles separating Cabo Verde from Cape Town, I'll admit that I often find myself daydreaming about what it would be like to foil (or semi-foil) across a wide swath of big blue.
by David Schmidt
Posted 31 Jan 16:00 GMT
The Ocean Race Leg 2 Day 7: Racing into the South
The Ocean Race Leg 2 Day 7: Racing into the South
The fleet is escaping the clutches of the doldrums and picking up speed in the southern hemisphere
As January comes to a close, so does one chapter of leg 2 of The Ocean Race. The fleet has burst into the southern hemisphere, crossing the equator overnight and escaping the calms of the doldrums.
by The Ocean Race
Posted 31 Jan 14:39 GMT
Kirsten Neuschäfer takes lead in Golden Globe Race
Kirsten Neuschäfer takes lead in Golden Globe Race
An extraordinary solo woman sailor quite unlike any other
149 days ago, on Sept 4th 2022, 15 men and one woman set out from Les Sables d'Olonne. Their dreams and aspirations were to circumnavigate solo in the extreme Golden Globe Race.
by Golden Globe Race
Posted 31 Jan 14:05 GMT
Record entries for Trofeo Princesa Sofia Mallorca
Record entries for Trofeo Princesa Sofia Mallorca
More than 560 crews from 54 countries have already pre-registered
More than 560 crews from 54 countries have already pre-registered for the 52 Trofeo Princesa Sofia Mallorca. In the history of Mallorca's classic Olympic class regatta this is already an unprecedented level of interest in the showcase regatta.
by Trofeo S.A.R. Princesa Sofía
Posted 31 Jan 13:21 GMT
Cup Spy Jan 30: Patriot off to a foggy start
Cup Spy Jan 30: Patriot off to a foggy start
Three teams trained on Monday as a time of change draws near in the buildup to the America's Cup.
Three teams trained on Monday as a time of change draws near in the buildup to the America's Cup. American Magic started was greeted by a fog bank and stayed inshore at Pensacola. Luna Rossa and Alinghi RBR had good sessions in Cagliari and Barcelona.
by Richard Gladwell/Sail-world.com/nz
Posted 31 Jan 13:16 GMT
Exe Sails & Covers Starcross Steamer
Exe Sails & Covers Starcross Steamer
78 boats greeted by a beautiful morning without a breath of wind
78 boats were greeted by a beautiful morning at Starcross Yacht Club without a breath of wind for the annual pursuit race. Patience prevailed however and after a delay of an hour and ten minutes, the fleet eagerly took to the water in a building breeze.
by Ben Cutler-Sharp
Posted 31 Jan 12:12 GMT
New Allen blocks at boot Düsseldorf 2023
New Allen blocks at boot Düsseldorf 2023
We speak to Ben Harden about the latest in the range, including the mighty TiiTAN
We speak to Ben Harden at boot Düsseldorf 2023 about the new products from Allen, including the redesigned 40mm range, the deck organiser range, the High Roller block range, and the mighty TiiTAN.
by Mark Jardine
Posted 31 Jan 10:41 GMT
Silver for Sills in Olympic circuit opener
Silver for Sills in Olympic circuit opener
Dominating the opening round of the iQFOiL Games
British windsurfer Sam Sills scooped a silver medal in a thrilling finale to the first Olympic class regatta of 2023.
by British Sailing Team
Posted 31 Jan 10:39 GMT
Visit Qatar GKA Freestyle-Kite World Cup kicks off
Visit Qatar GKA Freestyle-Kite World Cup kicks off
Kiteboarding's leading freestyle athletes set for competition
Round one of the 2023 Qatar Airways GKA Kite World Tour season kicks off today with the Visit Qatar GKA Freestyle-Kite World Cup at Fuwairit Kite Beach resort with awesome, turquoise-clear lagoon conditions on the menu.
by GKA Kite World Tour
Posted 31 Jan 09:29 GMT
Translated 9's first success
Translated 9's first success
From Cape Town to Rio de Janeiro with no modern technology on board
Translated 9 has successfully crossed the ocean for the first time with a crew made up of young people on their first transoceanic voyage, guided by Vittorio Malingri and with practically no tech on board.
by Translated 9
Posted 31 Jan 07:03 GMT
2023 Finn Gold Cup in Miami Day 4
2023 Finn Gold Cup in Miami Day 4
Light winds mix fleet
Light winds mixed the fleet on the fourth day of the 2023 Finn Gold Cup in Miami. Ed Wright from Britain extended his lead to 11 points from Domonkos Nemeth from Hungary, while Miguel Fernandez Vasco, from Spain is back up to third.
by Robert Deaves
Posted 31 Jan 05:43 GMT
Join the crew aboard Emirates Team NZ's AC40
Join the crew aboard Emirates Team NZ's AC40
Join the crew aboard Emirates Team NZ's AC40 on this just-released 360 degree video
Join the crew aboard Emirates Team NZ's AC40 on this just-released 360 degree video
by Richard Gladwell
Posted 31 Jan 03:46 GMT
2023 Pure Grenada Sailing Week day 1
2023 Pure Grenada Sailing Week day 1
Grenadians dominate the start line
The first horn of the 2023 Pure Grenada Sailing Week blew this morning at 10am as the fleet, 30 boats strong, adjusted their sails to a gentle northeasterly 10 to 12-knot breeze.
by Grenada Sailing Week
Posted 31 Jan 02:23 GMT
Mikaili Sol is already in Qatar for GKA World Cup
Mikaili Sol is already in Qatar for GKA World Cup
Championship will be officially opened this Tuesday at Fuwairit Kite Beach Resort
Crowned six-time world champion in 2022 and ranking as number one woman in the Freestyle category, 18-year-old Mikaili Sol is one of the promises for the Qatar GKA Freestyle Kite Word Cup 2033.
by César A. Martín
Posted 30 Jan 23:20 GMT
IOR 2023 at St. Thomas YC registration open
IOR 2023 at St. Thomas YC registration open
International Optimist Regatta, TOTE Clinic & TOTE Team Race set for June 12-18
Registration is open! The 30th anniversary International Optimist Regatta (IOR), the TOTE Clinic, and the TOTE Team Race will take place from June 12-18, 2023, at the St. Thomas Yacht Club.
by Carol Bareuther
Posted 30 Jan 22:35 GMT
Stopover episode 2 - Cabo Verde
Stopover episode 2 - Cabo Verde
Despite the apparent relaxed atmosphere, the IMOCA crews were not allowed to wind down
In this second episode of the STOPOVER series, come and join us in the country of Cesária Évora, the Barefoot Diva.
by IMOCA Globe Series
Posted 30 Jan 21:28 GMT
NYYC American Magic Team 1 wins US Select Series 1
NYYC American Magic Team 1 wins US Select Series 1
Dominating on the water in Miami
Fresh from contesting the Youth Foiling Gold Cup 2023 Act 1 on Biscayne Bay, the foiling 69F line-up joined the three days of racing of the Bacardi Invitation Winter Series Event 2 in Miami.
by 69F Sailing
Posted 30 Jan 21:22 GMT
Sailing Chandlery EaSEA Tour Announced
Sailing Chandlery EaSEA Tour Announced
East and South East regions have united to create a mouth-watering new series
With the support of Sailing Chandlery, the RS200 East and South East regions have united to create a mouth-watering new series, the EaSEA Tour, pronounced Easy Tour!
by Andrew Wishart
Posted 30 Jan 16:47 GMT
The Ocean Race Leg 2 Day 6: Nervous times
The Ocean Race Leg 2 Day 6: Nervous times
Tensions run high as wind and boat speeds hit new lows
Tensions run high as wind and boat speeds hit new lows with the IMOCA fleet crossing an unusually large doldrums.
by The Ocean Race
Posted 30 Jan 16:06 GMT
Winners and more at boot Düsseldorf
Winners and more at boot Düsseldorf
The world's biggest boat show is back
Boot Düsseldorf, the world's biggest boat show is the venue for the announcement of the winners of the European Yacht of The Year. But as always the show delivers an impressive line up of exciting new designs and cool kit.
by Matt Sheahan
Posted 30 Jan 14:15 GMT
RYA expresses disappointment at IPC's decision
RYA expresses disappointment at IPC's decision
Not to reinstate sailing to LA28 Paralympic Games
The Royal Yachting Association (RYA) has today expressed its profound disappointment at the International Paralympic Committee's decision not to reinstate sailing to the Paralympic Games for LA28.
by RYA
Posted 30 Jan 13:46 GMT
Visit Qatar GKA Freestyle Kite World Cup 2023
Visit Qatar GKA Freestyle Kite World Cup 2023
Freestyle kite event marks the start of this season's tour
The event is free to watch for visitors, who will be treated to an exhilarating display of freestyle kiting, which focuses on big air tricks, loops and jumps.
by Qatar Tourism
Posted 30 Jan 13:37 GMT
Freestyle skills at the 2023 FPT Cape Town
Freestyle skills at the 2023 FPT Cape Town
Howling winds kicked off the competitive season in South Africa
Two eliminations were ran, one at the Rietvlei lake and one at the wavespot Doodles, meaning diverse conditions which challenged every single one of the 28 entrants.
by Freestyle Pro Tour
Posted 30 Jan 13:06 GMT
Sailing not included in Paralympic Games for LA28
Sailing not included in Paralympic Games for LA28
David Graham, "...an extremely disappointing day for our whole sport"
World Sailing has vowed to continue supporting Para Sailing worldwide following the news that the sport will not be included in the Paralympic Games for LA28.
by World Sailing
Posted 30 Jan 10:54 GMT
West Kirby SC Arctic Series day 4
West Kirby SC Arctic Series day 4
A confusing day, with a high percentage of Steves
The Arctic Series at West Kirby Sailing Club continued on Sunday. It was a day of opposites and extremes, with twists and turns worthy of a top-class novel.
by Liz Potter
Posted 30 Jan 10:40 GMT
The record-breaking 2023 RORC Transatlantic Race
The record-breaking 2023 RORC Transatlantic Race
Near perfect trade wind conditions for the ninth edition
Starting from Marina Lanzarote on the 8th of January 2023, the ninth edition of the RORC Transatlantic Race had near perfect trade wind conditions.
by Louay Habib / RORC
Posted 30 Jan 10:10 GMT
Enter The Tiger!
Enter The Tiger!
Event No.8 in the Seldén SailJuice Winter Series
The John Merricks Tiger Trophy is event No.8 in the Seldén SailJuice Winter Series, and it's happening this weekend...
by Andy Rice
Posted 30 Jan 09:26 GMT
Cup Spy Jan 27/28: Brits join the Capsize Club
Cup Spy Jan 27/28: Brits join the Capsize Club
Brits join the Capsize Club, Spies check out Italians, Swiss on the Barcelona Roller-coaster
Luna Rossa had a fast day at the office off Cagliari, but the AC37 Recon team got their shots. The Swiss were confronted by an deceptive cross sea state which made for some spectacular charges. The Brits did a slow speed capsize and some fast runs.
by Richard Gladwell/Sail-world.com/nz
Posted 30 Jan 08:49 GMT
180th Festival of Sails in Video
180th Festival of Sails in Video
It cannot be denied that the Festival of Sails is back! Close to 300 boats attended
It cannot be denied that the Festival of Sails is back! Close to 300 boats made for the biggest fleet seen since back in 2014 across the Melbourne to Geelong Passage Race...
by Nic Douglass
Posted 30 Jan 07:13 GMT
2023 Finn Gold Cup in Miami Day 3
2023 Finn Gold Cup in Miami Day 3
Young guns close gap on Ed Wright
After two days of very cloudy conditions, the Sunshine State started to live up to its name again on Bacardi Race Day, the third day of the 2023 Finn Gold Cup in Miami.
by Robert Deaves
Posted 30 Jan 05:47 GMT
Cup Spy Jan 26: No breeze to big breeze
Cup Spy Jan 26: No breeze to big breeze
Four teams sailed in very different conditions. American Magic hits 38kts upwind
American Magic had a solid training session offshore on the Gulf of Mexico hitting an impressive 38kts upwind. The Kiwis sailed in winds of 26 kts - above the AC37 limit. The Brits had no wind at all in Mallorca.
by Richard Gladwell/Sail-world.com/nz
Posted 29 Jan 23:05 GMT
Vaikobi Accessories
Vaikobi Accessories
Train longer. Go faster. Stay safer. Be comfortable.
Train longer. Go faster. Stay safer. Be comfortable... with accessories that can make all the difference to your on-water session.
by Vaikobi Ocean Performance
Posted 29 Jan 21:00 GMT
All vessels great and small
All vessels great and small
January is a great time 'Down Under': Loads of annual regattas for coveted titles
January is such a great time 'Down Under': A load of annual regattas for coveted Australian Championships, with many very much steeped in a grand history, and often a World title or two are in there, as well.
by John Curnow, Editor, Sail World AUS
Posted 29 Jan 21:00 GMT
2022 Bartley Beast Round 4 Preview
2022 Bartley Beast Round 4 Preview
"The Beast Burns Out"
Enter now for the fourth instalment of the Bartley Beast on 4th February - you know the format - "Its better to Burn Out than to Fade Away!".
by Mark Reddington
Posted 29 Jan 15:53 GMT
Britain's Phil Sharp on his new IMOCA
Britain's Phil Sharp on his new IMOCA
Zero emissions Sam Manuard design, highlighting hydrogen fuel cell technology
Britain's Phil Sharp will line up with a new zero emissions Sam Manuard IMOCA highlighting hydrogen fuel cell technology.
by Vendee Globe
Posted 29 Jan 15:29 GMT
Talks & speakers for RYA Dinghy & Watersports Show
Talks & speakers for RYA Dinghy & Watersports Show
Three stages packed with adventure, masterclasses and specialist advice
With less than a month to go until the RYA Dinghy & Watersports Show presented by Suzuki, the full line-up of speakers has been revealed. Our guest experts are available to inspire and guide you through the must-see event at Farnborough International.
by RYA
Posted 29 Jan 15:23 GMT
The Ocean Race Leg 2 Day 5: Into the unknown
The Ocean Race Leg 2 Day 5: Into the unknown
Biotherm leads the fleet into the doldrums with Malizia making up miles
Paul Meilhat's Biotherm was the first boat to feel the impact of the doldrums overnight as his crew saw their speed plummet from 14 to 4 knots just after midnight UTC.
by The Ocean Race
Posted 29 Jan 12:57 GMT
Voyage to the Arctic Circle in 2023
Voyage to the Arctic Circle in 2023
Booking is now live for the 2023 SKIRR Adventures High Latitudes voyage
Following an incredible inaugural expedition last year, booking is now live for the 2023 SKIRR Adventures High Latitudes voyage.
by Clipper Round the World Race
Posted 29 Jan 10:18 GMT
18ft Skiff Australian Championship overall
18ft Skiff Australian Championship overall
No racing was completed on Sydney Harbour today
The Finport Finance team of Keagan York, Angus Williams and Phil Marshall became the 2022-23 Australian 18ft Skiff champion after a controversial day when no racing was completed on Sydney Harbour today.
by Frank Quealey
Posted 29 Jan 08:37 GMT
Globe40 Leg 6 Finish
Globe40 Leg 6 Finish
Ahmas wins in Recife in the Brazilian heat
The Anglo-American team AHMAS (Class40 n degrees 127) crossed the finish line of leg 6 of the GLOBE40 in Recife Saturday at 11:48 p.m. local time.
by Sirius Events
Posted 29 Jan 06:11 GMT