Weather routing for the 2020 RORC Caribbean 600 Weather routing for the 2020 RORC Caribbean 600 Wouter Verbraak walks the course This could be a small boat race! Sevenstar Yacht Transport is the official Logistics Partner to the RORC Caribbean 600. by Louay Habib Posted 22 Feb 01:50 PST The Clipper Race Leg 5 - Dare To Lead update The Clipper Race Leg 5 - Dare To Lead update Al Jay, will take over as the Clipper Race AQP of Dare To Lead Experienced First Mate, Al Jay, will take over as the Clipper Race AQP of Dare To Lead, supporting the team from Leg 6 and for the remainder of the circumnavigation. by Clipper Round the World Race Posted 21 Feb 22:48 PST 2020 J/70 Midwinter Championship day 1 2020 J/70 Midwinter Championship day 1 Fifty-four teams from eight nations launched on Biscayne Bay Fifty-four J/70s took to the famous waters of Biscayne Bay to open the 2020 J/70 Midwinter Championship in fresh conditions of 15-20 knots, topping out at 24. by Julie or Christopher Howell Posted 21 Feb 19:33 PST GBR Team INEOS hits the water GBR Team INEOS hits the water Ahead of the first round of the second season of SailGP SailGP ‘s Team Ineos hit the water on Thursday warming up for the first round of the second season of SailGP in Sydney next week. by Bow Caddy Media Posted 21 Feb 17:20 PST Caribbean Multihull Challenge update Caribbean Multihull Challenge update More prizewinners announced from St. Maarten The tradewinds blew, then they blew harder, then they blew some more. The second running of the annual Caribbean Multihull Challenge, which took place February in the waters off St. Maarten, will be remembered for many things, but mostly for the breeze. by Herb McCormick Posted 21 Feb 13:58 PST 52 Super Series Technical Partners 52 Super Series Technical Partners A thrilling six-event year of competition ahead For what promises to be a thrilling six-event year of competition that will take the circuit to South Africa for the first time, the 52 Super Series is again welcoming the support of key long time Technical Partners. by 52 Super Series Posted 21 Feb 11:59 PST Maserati and Giovanni Soldini are in Antigua Maserati and Giovanni Soldini are in Antigua Multi 70 racing planned in the RORC Caribbean 600 Giovanni Soldini and Maserati Multi 70 arrived in Antigua, in the Caribbean, ready for the 12th edition of the RORC Caribbean 600, that will start on February 24th at 11.30 local time (15.30 UTC, 16.30 Italian time), from Fort Charlotte. by Team Maserati Multi 70 Posted 21 Feb 11:12 PST SailGP's plan to reach zero carbon by 2025 SailGP's plan to reach zero carbon by 2025 Bold target puts the global league at the forefront of the industry SailGP will focus on three core pillars - process, people and tech - going beyond best practices, inspiring communities, and driving disruptive innovations both within the sport and across the industry. by SailGP Posted 21 Feb 10:39 PST First look at the 2020 Melges MC Scow First look at the 2020 Melges MC Scow The latest boat to leave Zenda The latest boat to leave Zenda is the 2020 Melges MC Scow. Get a good look at the boat before it hits the water! We're doing a spring run of new Melges MCs by Melges Performance Sailboats Posted 21 Feb 09:00 PST The Round Martinique overall The Round Martinique overall A tough and challenging edition At the end of three days of gripping and intense regattas due to the weather conditions, the Round Martinique Regatta was exemplary in terms of sportsmanship and conviviality. by The Round Martinique Posted 21 Feb 05:57 PST Youth Match Cup Day 2: French crew unbeaten Youth Match Cup Day 2: French crew unbeaten Aurélien Pierroz (FRA) put on a perfect performance on Day 2 and leads overall Aurélien Pierroz put on a magnifique performance on day two of the 2020 Harken Youth International Match Racing Cup and remains the only unbeaten skipper out of the fourteen competing. Pierroz notched up five more wins to take his tally to 11. by Andrew Delves - RNZYS Posted 21 Feb 04:37 PST J/Crews love St Petersburg NOOD Regatta J/Crews love St Petersburg NOOD Regatta The season opener was blessed with nice weather conditions St. Petersburg NOOD regatta, organized by Sailing World and hosted by St. Petersburg YC, has developed into one of largest regattas in Florida, and its 32nd edition saw 185 boats and over 1,000 professional and amateur sailors converging onto Tampa Bay. by J/Boats Posted 21 Feb 04:15 PST BMW of North America join NYYC American Magic BMW of North America join NYYC American Magic Premium Automaker joins team as official partner New York Yacht Club American Magic, a Challenger for the 36th America's Cup, today announced BMW of North America as an official partner. by American Magic Posted 20 Feb 22:40 PST ILCA Laser Radial Women's Championship preview ILCA Laser Radial Women's Championship preview Star-studded field with Olympic ambitions on show All three medallists from the Rio Olympics will take to the water off Sandringham Yacht Club to compete in the ILCA Laser Radial Women's Championship which starts on Sunday. by Roger McMillan / Laser 2020 Media Posted 20 Feb 20:02 PST $6.8m decision made in favour of Laser designer $6.8m decision made in favour of Laser designer A long running Court battle has been decided by a Jury with a multi-million damages award. A District Court of Connecticut Jury has handed down a Verdict in favour of Bruce Kirby Inc, the designer of the ILCA Laser singlehander. A damages award in excess of $6.8million has been awarded. by Richard Gladwell/Sail-World.com/nz Posted 20 Feb 17:23 PST America's Cup: Prada Cup Preview - Image Gallery America's Cup: Prada Cup Preview - Image Gallery Here's a look at what the breeze could be for Day 5 of the Final of the Prada Cup Final In 12 months time the Prada Cup, a best of 13 race series may well have been decided. Here's a look at what the breeze could be for Day 5 of the Final of the Prada Cup Final, as Te Kahu sails on Course C. by Richard Gladwell / Sail-World.com/nz Posted 20 Feb 04:08 PST Marine Resources job updates Marine Resources job updates The latest jobs in the marine industry Marine Resources specialises in filling job vacancies within the Leisure Marine Industry. We have a variety of recruitment services to suit all types of marine employer. by Marine Resources Posted 20 Feb 01:00 PST America's Cup: Emirates Team NZ staying dry America's Cup: Emirates Team NZ staying dry Emirates Team NZ's test boat was easily performing "dry" tacks and gybes With Peter Burling back on the helm, two days after winning his sixth 49er Worlds, Emirates Team NZ's test boat was easily performing "dry" tacks and gybes. by Richard Gladwell/Sail-World.com/nz Posted 19 Feb 12:01 PST Optimist Worlds 2020 at Riva del Garda preview Optimist Worlds 2020 at Riva del Garda preview Riva del Garda is getting ready to host a record-breaking edition The first, important round of registrations for the 2020 Optimist World Championship, that will be hosted in Riva del Garda from July 1st to 11th, closed last Saturday, February 15th. by Optimist World Championship Posted 19 Feb 11:22 PST Joyon and crew complete Tea Route in record time Joyon and crew complete Tea Route in record time The new reference time is 31 days, 23 hours, 36 minutes and 46 seconds The IDEC SPORT maxi trimaran sailed by Francis Joyon, Bertrand Delesne, Christophe Houdet, Antoine Blouet and Corentin Joyon, set a new record for the Tea Route between Hong Kong and London this morning. by Agence Mer & Media Posted 19 Feb 09:21 PST 37 nations gather for 2020 RORC Caribbean 600 37 nations gather for 2020 RORC Caribbean 600 Over 70 teams, featuring close to 700 sailors, are expected on the start line Sailors from at least 37 nations will be competing in the RORC Caribbean 600 organised by the Royal Ocean Racing Club. The 12th edition of the spectacular race will start off Fort Charlotte Antigua on Monday 24th February 2020. by Louay Habib Posted 19 Feb 09:20 PST Revitalised J Class set for Caribbean regattas Revitalised J Class set for Caribbean regattas Back-to-back events will mark the notable return of Lionheart When they muster in March in the Caribbean to race at the Antigua Superyacht Challenge and at the ever-popular Saint Barth's Bucket, four J Class yachts will form the strongest class fleet since 2017's J Class World Championship in Newport, RI. by J Class Association Posted 19 Feb 06:43 PST Two Golden Globe Race sailors honoured Two Golden Globe Race sailors honoured Recognised by the Cruising Club of America The Cruising Club of America awarded GGR 2018-2019 winner Jean-Luc Van den Heede with the 2019 Blue Water Medal for his achievements in single-handed sailing, notably six solo circumnavigations. by Don McIntyre Posted 19 Feb 06:35 PST Dan and Kika: We meet Sailing Uma Dan and Kika: We meet Sailing Uma Their story about buying a boat and going to sea At the Southampton International Boat Show we spoke to Dan and Kika of 'Sailing Uma' who decided to buy a boat and go to sea; that's really the only way to describe it! Here's their story... by Mark Jardine Posted 19 Feb 04:00 PST Field of 16 slated for King Edward VII Gold Cup Field of 16 slated for King Edward VII Gold Cup The long running match racing regatta returns to Hamilton Harbour The Royal Bermuda Yacht Club's 70th Gold Cup for the King Edward VII trophy returns to its traditional format this year with a field of 16 crews plotting to win the venerable trophy and the lion's share of the $100,000 prize purse. by Royal Bermuda Yacht Club Posted 19 Feb 03:46 PST Joyon and crew shatter Tea Route record Joyon and crew shatter Tea Route record IDEC SPORT maxi trimaran arrives in London The IDEC SPORT maxi trimaran sailed by Francis Joyon, Bertrand Delesne, Christophe Houdet, Antoine Blouet and Corentin Joyon completed the Tea Route voyage between Hong Kong and London this morning (Wednesday 19th February). by Agence Mer & Media Posted 19 Feb 01:06 PST Australia SailGP Team hits the water Australia SailGP Team hits the water Kicking off training ahead of Season 2 opener, February 28-29 SailGP champion Australia – led by Olympic hero Tom Slingsby – launched its 2,400kg supercharged F50 into Sydney Harbour for the team's first official training session on Wednesday by SailGP Posted 18 Feb 22:13 PST It's About Time to race in comfort It's About Time to race in comfort This Cookson 50 has its own little niche in the Race Yacht market Well pardon the pun but its true, the Cookson 50 has its own little niche in the Race Yacht market. A concept put together by legendary kiwi boat builder Mick Cookson and the Farr office, the outcome achieved was a sleek, stylish race yacht. by Jason Rowed Posted 18 Feb 13:00 PST SailGP is Back! SailGP is Back! The first of the SailGP fleet hit Sydney Harbour - Australian and Danish teams out training They're back……great to see the first of the SailGP fleet hit Sydney Harbour today with the Australian and Danish teams out training. by Bow Caddy Media Posted 18 Feb 11:15 PST Denmark SailGP Team launches boat in Sydney Denmark SailGP Team launches boat in Sydney Epic drone footage; Holger Danske rises! The Denmark SailGP Team, presented by ROCKWOOL, unveiled its supercharged F50 catamaran in Sydney on Tuesday, as preparations for the first SailGP race of Season 2 gather pace. by Denmark SailGP Team Posted 18 Feb 09:48 PST Tokyo 2020 U.S. selections, Tea Route, Cup news Tokyo 2020 U.S. selections, Tea Route, Cup news Latest Sail-World USA newsletter from David Schmidt While the Tokyo 2020 Olympics don't start until July, the sailing world got clarity as to which sailors will be representing the USA at this summer's Games as racing concluded at four critical world-championship regattas. by David Schmidt Posted 18 Feb 08:00 PST INEOS TEAM UK Winter Training Camp INEOS TEAM UK Winter Training Camp Making the days count in Cagliari! INEOS TEAM UK are in Cagliari, Italy for their Winter Training Camp and are making the most of their days on the water. by INEOS TEAM UK Posted 18 Feb 04:45 PST RS Aero Florida State Championship RS Aero Florida State Championship Sailors from a 14 year old to those in their 70s The Florida weather was a bit chilly on Saturday but gorgeous Sunday and champagne sailing both days at the 2020 RS Aero Florida State Championship! by Marc Jacobi Posted 18 Feb 04:34 PST 2020 National Ranking Series schedule announced 2020 National Ranking Series schedule announced U.S. Melges 24 Class presents the the long-awaited calendar The U.S. Melges 24 Class Association (USM24CA) is proud to announce the long-awaited and much-anticipated National Ranking Series calendar for 2020. by U.S. Melges 24 Class Association Posted 18 Feb 03:29 PST The Ocean Race: Biggest waves and wettest moments The Ocean Race: Biggest waves and wettest moments Appetiser from the The Ocean Race featuring some of the biggest waves and wettest moments Appetiser from the The Ocean Race featuring some of the biggest waves and wettest moments from the previous edition of the 45,000nm Round the World classic conducted under the banner of the Volvo Ocean Race. by Sail-World.com/nz Posted 17 Feb 15:41 PST Caribbean Multihull Challenge overall Caribbean Multihull Challenge overall La Novia and Delphine the big winners on third and final day On a gray, squally morning off the lovely French beachfront community of Grand Case, the last boats standing in what has been an extremely eventful second edition of the Caribbean Multihull Challenge set forth on the third and final day of competition. by Herb McCormick Posted 16 Feb 22:52 PST Helly Hansen NOOD Regatta St. Petersburg overall Helly Hansen NOOD Regatta St. Petersburg overall Lightning fleet's David Starck wins the overall title First-time Helly Hansen NOOD Regatta St. Petersburg skipper David Starck and his teammates on TeamPatStrong closed the regatta with a six-point overall lead in the Lightning fleet, winning the 23-boat class and earning a berth by Laura Muma / Sailing World Posted 16 Feb 22:31 PST America's Cup: Te Aihe heads for Europe America's Cup: Te Aihe heads for Europe Emirates Team New Zealand's AC75 Te Aihe has set off on her two month voyage to Europe Emirates Team New Zealand's AC75 Te Aihe has set off on her two month voyage to Europe and two America's Cup World Series at Cagliari (Sardinia) in late April and Portsmouth in early June. by Sail-World.com/nz Posted 16 Feb 21:27 PST Olympic moments abound Olympic moments abound The Summer of Sailing around Port Phillip has been quite the big deal The Summer of Sailing around Melbourne's Port Phillip has been quite the big deal. How cool would it be to have Australia represented in the 470M, Laser, 470W, Finn, 49er, FX, Nacra, and also Laser Radial by John Curnow, Editor, Sail-World AUS Posted 16 Feb 13:00 PST North Sails Weekly Debrief North Sails Weekly Debrief Code Sails Defined, Global Superyacht Service, World Yacht Rally, New Star Class Jib The name ‘Code Sail' means different things to different sailors. What started out as a straightforward but innovative concept has rapidly evolved into a whole new category of sails. by North Sails Posted 16 Feb 10:00 PST