Cup Spy Feb 3 : American Magic smashes 50kt mark Cup Spy Feb 3 : American Magic smashes 50kt mark American Magic consistently broke the 50kt speed barrier sailing in winds of up to 25kts. Arguably the fastest AC75 yet, American Magic's Patriot proved the point again today in Pensacola when she consistently broke the 50kt barrier sailing in winds of up to 25kts. by Richard Gladwell/Sail-world.com/nz Posted 4 Feb 05:26 PST Marine Auctions February 2023 Online Auctions Marine Auctions February 2023 Online Auctions 44ft flybridge power catamaran, Gib'Sea 44.2 sailing yacht, and more Bidding starts on Thursday 16th February and will end on Wednesday 22nd February 2023 at 2 pm AEST. Check out the 44ft flybridge power catamaran, Gib'Sea 44.2 sailing yacht, and more. by Marine Auctions Posted 4 Feb 15:00 PST Visit Qatar GKA Freestyle-Kite World Cup update Visit Qatar GKA Freestyle-Kite World Cup update All you need to know ahead of the finals Just under 90 minutes north of Doha, Fuwairit Kite Beach resort hosts round one of the 2023 Qatar Airways GKA Kite World Tour and this event is fully focused on the Freestyle discipline. by Jim Gaunt Posted 4 Feb 14:47 PST The Ocean Race Leg 2 Day 11: Around the outside The Ocean Race Leg 2 Day 11: Around the outside Compression and a move to the south leaves Stanjek's crew looking for answers "Around the outside" is a trope that gets pulled out at one point or another on every edition of The Ocean Race. It refers to a tactical option on the race course where a boat, or boats, sail a longer route in more favourable conditions. by The Ocean Race Posted 4 Feb 14:44 PST US Sailing Association Awards winners US Sailing Association Awards winners Honored at Sailing Leadership Forum in Florida Thursday evening, winners of the 2022 US Sailing Awards were honored among family, friends, peers, and competitors at US Sailing's Sailing Leadership Forum in St. Pete Beach, Florida. by US Sailing Posted 4 Feb 09:08 PST Winter Jackets - Embrace the Elements Winter Jackets - Embrace the Elements Henri-Lloyd Parka and Shell jackets are built for exploring Henri-Lloyd Parka and Shell jackets are built for exploring. Plus win one of sixty £60 vouchers by sharing your photos. by Henri-Lloyd Posted 4 Feb 09:00 PST Visit Qatar GKA Freestyle-Kite World Cup update Visit Qatar GKA Freestyle-Kite World Cup update The riding fleet is very compact at this event As was forecast, conditions continued to deliver the lighter southerly winds on day two of the Visit Qatar GKA Freestyle Kite World Cup, though a positive start was made to the competition and the line-up for the women's final is complete. by Jim Gaunt Posted 4 Feb 08:14 PST Get ready for the 2023 Camden Classics Cup Get ready for the 2023 Camden Classics Cup Two days of great racing on Penobscot Bay, Maine, this July We are still in awe of the success of the 2022 Camden Classics Cup. Stunning weather, exciting racing conditions, a brand new facility for post racing festivities and a record number of 91 yachts made 2022 an amazing year. by Camden Classics Cup Posted 4 Feb 06:39 PST Lineup confirmed for 58th Congressional Cup Lineup confirmed for 58th Congressional Cup The world's top match racing skippers will return to Long Beach, California The world's top match racing skippers will return to Long Beach, Calif. April 18 to 22, 2023 for the 58th Congressional Cup regatta - presented by Long Beach Yacht Club, and a founding event on the prestigious World Match Racing Tour. by Betsy Senescu Posted 4 Feb 04:46 PST Patrick Phelipon - fifty years at sea Patrick Phelipon - fifty years at sea But still a dream to fulfill in the Global Solo Challenge Patrick Phelipon was the first skipper to register "Full Entry" for the Global Solo Challenge. Known as the most Italian of French sailors, he is a yacht designer and builder, let's say, an all-around sailing professional. by Margherita Pelaschier Posted 4 Feb 03:32 PST Pure Grenada Sailing Week overall Pure Grenada Sailing Week overall 125-year-old classic loses 12ft of mast and crewmember thrown overboard Gorgeous weather once again graced the shores of Grenada today for the fourth and final race day of the 2023 Pure Grenada Sailing Week. Yesterday's steady 11 knots of northeasterly wind prevailed, this time with stronger gusts of 23. by Grenada Sailing Week Posted 4 Feb 03:07 PST Cup Spy Feb 3: Kiwis hit UFO Cup Spy Feb 3: Kiwis hit UFO Emirates Team NZ strikes UFO, probably run-off debris, and capsizes in late afternoon session Emirates Team NZ strikes a UFO, probably a run-off debris and capsizes in late afternoon training session on the Waitemata. The AC40-OD was soon recovered and completed the two boat session hitting speeds of over 46kts on the reach home. by Richard Gladwell/Sail-world.com/nz Posted 3 Feb 15:19 PST New Race Village venue for Charleston Race Week New Race Village venue for Charleston Race Week Now on the USS Yorktown at Patriots Point in Mt. Pleasant Organizers of Charleston Race Week are excited to announce a new venue for the Regatta Village, coming up April 20-23, on the USS Yorktown at Patriots Point in Mt. by Linda Rodarte Posted 3 Feb 13:55 PST Multi Dimensional Sustainabiity Programme report Multi Dimensional Sustainabiity Programme report Spanish-based climate initiative brings together experts from different sports As it has been since virtually the beginning of the circuit, sustainability was a central pillar of the 2022 season on the 52 SUPER SERIES which collaborated for the first time with multi-sport NGO Kick Out Plastic. by 52 Super Series Posted 3 Feb 11:47 PST The Ocean Race Leg 2 Day 10: Differing views The Ocean Race Leg 2 Day 10: Differing views There is a split in opinion that is playing out on the race course Credit to GUYOT environnement - Team Europe who have regained the lead on the race tracker as well as their position as the most southerly boat in the fleet. In a race south, that's a good thing.... or is it? by The Ocean Race Posted 3 Feb 11:05 PST Entry open for 2024 Vic-Maui Yacht Race Entry open for 2024 Vic-Maui Yacht Race Notice of Race published for the adventure of a lifetime. We are please to announce the 2024 Vic-Maui Notice of Race has been published to the Vic-Maui website. by Vic-Maui Posted 3 Feb 08:43 PST The first 2023 GWA Tour stop is on The first 2023 GWA Tour stop is on Primary location will be at Mt Maunganui Main beach The Tip Top GWA Wingfoil World Cup presented by Armstrong Foils will run as part of the Waterbourne Beach Festival that also hosts lots of other fun activities and competitions for visitors to see or get involved with. by GWA Wingfoil World Tour Posted 3 Feb 08:08 PST 2023 Melges 24 Worlds open for entries 2023 Melges 24 Worlds open for entries Taking place at Middelfart, Denmark at the end of June GoSail Middelfart and the IM24CA announce the publication of the Notice of Race for the 2023 Melges 24 World Championship powered by the bunkering company Bunker One to be hosted in Middelfart from 24 June to 1 July 2023. by International Melges 24 Class Association Posted 3 Feb 05:29 PST America's Cup: Youth and Womens teams invited America's Cup: Youth and Womens teams invited Six teams have been confirmed and a further six invited to the Youth and Womens America's Cups Six teams have been confirmed, and a further six invited to the Youth and Womens America's Cups set to be staged during the competition for the 37th America's Cup in Barcelona, in October 2024. by America's Cup Media Posted 3 Feb 04:51 PST Pure Grenada Sailing Week day 3 Pure Grenada Sailing Week day 3 A record-setting day on the course, after a relaxing lay day After a relaxing lay day on the tropical shores of Grenada, a northeasterly trade wind prevailed as boats gathered for a 9am start off the southern coast of Prickly Bay. Livelier winds with gusts of 20 knots were recorded. by Grenada Sailing Week Posted 3 Feb 04:08 PST Cup Spy Feb 1/2 : Five teams in the spotlight Cup Spy Feb 1/2 : Five teams in the spotlight French K-Challenge is launched in Paris. Kiwis start their twin AC-40 testing program and more. What happened in the Cup - Feb 1/2, 2023. French K-Challenge is launched in Paris. Kiwis start their twin AC-40 testing program. Brits get up to speed in Barcelona, American Magic runs out of breeze. The Swiss have a good session in Barcelona. by Richard Gladwell/Sail-world.com/nz Posted 3 Feb 02:10 PST GC32 Racing Tour 2023 announced GC32 Racing Tour 2023 announced The one design flying catamarans will race in three events Competition for the one design flying catamarans of the GC32 Racing Tour will take place over three events and two venues in 2023. by GC32 Racing Tour Posted 3 Feb 00:25 PST 2022 Rolex Yachtswoman and Yachtsman of the Year 2022 Rolex Yachtswoman and Yachtsman of the Year Ravi Parent (Sarasota, FL) and Daniela Moroz (Lafayette, CA) honored On Thursday, February 2, 2023, as part of US Sailing's Sailing Leadership Forum, the best U.S. sailor athletes of 2022 were honored among family, friends, peers, competitors, and contributors to the sport of sailing. by US Sailing Posted 2 Feb 20:24 PST 2022 FPT Awards Show and results 2022 FPT Awards Show and results The Judges and YOU have decided! The votes are in, see who wins parts of the €5000 prize fund! by Freestyle Pro Tour Posted 2 Feb 19:17 PST US Sailing partnership extension with Gowrie Group US Sailing partnership extension with Gowrie Group A multi-year partnership to continue support of sailors and sailing organizations in the U.S. US Sailing have announced a multi-year partnership extension to continue their support of sailors and sailing organizations in the U.S. through financial support, comprehensive insurance programs, risk management solutions, and safety resources. by US Sailing Posted 2 Feb 14:48 PST Orient Express now French America's Cup Challenger Orient Express now French America's Cup Challenger The Accor hotel group has committed to K-Challenge for AC37 named Orient Express Team The Accor hotel group has committed to K-Challenge for the 37th America's Cup naming its Orient Express brand as title partner of the official French challenger, which will be known as Orient Express Team. by Orient Express Team media Posted 2 Feb 14:16 PST Barton at the US Sailing Leadership Forum Barton at the US Sailing Leadership Forum Helping to bring together key decision makers and sailing leaders Over the next three days the Barton Marine team can be found at the US Sailing Leadership Forum in St. Pete's Beach, Florida. Barton Marine are pleased to be a silver sponsor helping to bring together key decision makers and sailing leaders. by Barton Marine Posted 2 Feb 07:42 PST The Ocean Race Leg 2 Day 9: East is least The Ocean Race Leg 2 Day 9: East is least GUYOT environnement - Team Europe runs into a light patch with its easterly routing One day can make a big difference in The Ocean Race. In fact, just a few hours can turn what had been a winning hand into something doubtful. by The Ocean Race Posted 2 Feb 07:17 PST New World Sailing Show kicks off a huge year New World Sailing Show kicks off a huge year Opening with a look at the start of The Ocean Race The first World Sailing Show of 2023 opens with a look at the start of The Ocean Race in Alicante, Spain, where five teams will compete in a nine-stop race around the world over the course of six months and six more will be part of the VO65 Sprint Cup. by World Sailing Posted 2 Feb 07:10 PST America's Cup: ETNZ begin two-boat testing America's Cup: ETNZ begin two-boat testing America's Cup Defender Emirates Team NZ began its two boat testing programme on Auckland harbour America's Cup Defender Emirates Team New Zealand began its two boat testing programme on Auckland's Waitemata Harbour today in ideal 12- 15 knots NE winds. It was the first opportunity the team has had to sail in the past week in the due inclement weather by Emirates Team NZ Posted 1 Feb 23:10 PST 2023 Congressional Cup lineup announced 2023 Congressional Cup lineup announced Reigning champion Ian Williams (GBR) will return to defend his title The world's top match racing skippers will return to Long Beach, Calif. April 18 to 22, 2023 for the 58th Congressional Cup regatta - presented by Long Beach Yacht Club, and a premier event on the prestigious World Match Racing Tour. by Betsy Senescu Posted 1 Feb 22:30 PST SailGP Technologies: High-performance engineering SailGP Technologies: High-performance engineering SailGP Technologies - delivering high-performance design solutions for over two decades SailGP Technologies has worked to deliver high-performance design solutions for over two decades. Refining high-tech composite and fluid engineering to solve complex problems, deliver innovative design solutions and improve performance. by SailGP Technologies Posted 1 Feb 19:00 PST Cup Spy: Kiwis start two-boat testing Cup Spy: Kiwis start two-boat testing Emirates Team NZ started their two-boat training/testing program this morning on the Hauraki Gulf Emirates Team New Zealand started their two-boat training/testing program this morning on the Hauraki Gulf. by Richard Gladwell/Sail-World.com/nz Posted 1 Feb 13:36 PST Nilaya is a new "feather" in Royal Huisman's cap Nilaya is a new "feather" in Royal Huisman's cap This superyacht is the first to utilize Royal Huisman's new Featherlight™ design Panamax sloop Nilaya reached another milestone with her departure from her construction hall at the builder's Vollenhove facility in preparation for the installation of her towering rig in Amsterdam. by Royal Huisman Posted 1 Feb 11:34 PST Pan Am Games, Worlds, and Test Event Selection Pan Am Games, Worlds, and Test Event Selection The Clearwater event will feature eight Olympic classes Hosted by Sail Life, Clearwater Community Sailing and presented by Bay Stay Restaurant Group, the event will feature eight Olympic classes: the 49er, Men's iQFOiL, Women's iQFOiL, ILCA 6, ILCA 7, Men's Formula Kite and Women's Formula Kite, and 470 Mixed. by US Sailing Posted 1 Feb 08:03 PST RS21 Class announce new partnership with Vakaros RS21 Class announce new partnership with Vakaros The partnership will be showcased at Charleston Race Week The International RS21 Class are pleased to announce an exciting new Partnership with Vakaros. This new partnership brings two brands together who share a passion for changing the game and developing our sport. by RS Sailing Posted 1 Feb 06:48 PST The Ocean Race Leg 2 Day 8: Back on track The Ocean Race Leg 2 Day 8: Back on track The five IMOCAs are charging south in the tradewinds After hitting the speed bump of the doldrums, the five IMOCA yachts competing in The Ocean Race are now eating up the miles on the race south to Cape Town. by The Ocean Race Posted 1 Feb 05:45 PST Marine Resources latest jobs Marine Resources latest jobs Ready for that change? Pinch, punch, first of the month, new season, new rounds of hiring. This week's newsletter is overflowing with opportunities from the leisure marine industry. by Marine Resources Posted 1 Feb 04:00 PST 2023 Pure Grenada Sailing Week day 2 2023 Pure Grenada Sailing Week day 2 Spinnakers fly from Carriacou to Grenada Tyrell Bay once again bustled with boats today as crews prepared their sails for the second race day of the 2023 Pure Grenada Sailing Week, and another day of light northeasterlies. by Grenada Sailing Week Posted 1 Feb 03:59 PST International fleet set for RORC Caribbean 600 International fleet set for RORC Caribbean 600 Over 70 teams from 16 different nations are expected to compete Over 70 teams from 16 different nations are expected for the 2023 RORC Caribbean 600, with a dozen or more boats racing in the inaugural RORC Nelson's Cup Series. by Louay Habib Posted 1 Feb 01:01 PST