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Jack Macartney will be back with tech2 in the 2020-2021 Season

Flying Fifteen WA State Championships

Flying Fifteen WA State Championships Three days of racing at Fremantle Sailing Club The three day 2020 Flying Fifteen WA State Championship regatta got under way in Fremantle in Western Australia with 30 competitors all rigged, briefed and ready to go for a first race starting at 1100hrs. by Jonny Fullerton

Bella Mente Racing third at NYYC Race Week

Bella Mente Racing third at NYYC Race Week "It has been a great ten days of sailing, that's for sure!" said New Zealander Mike Sanderson The Queen's Cup, staged by the New York Yacht Club (NYYC) since 1953 and offering as its prize one of the Club's oldest and most prestigious trophies, was for many years held during the Club's Annual Cruise. by Barby MacGowan

Forward WIP Europeans day 1

Forward WIP Europeans day 1 Young Swedes show Nacra fleet the way round Attersee Emil Järudd and Cecilia Jonsson (SWE) showed the world-class Nacra 17 fleet the way round a very tricky Lake Attersee race course on day one of the 2020 Forward WIP European Championship in Austria. by 49er & Nacra 17 Sailing Media

Let the GKA Distance Battle commence

Let the GKA Distance Battle commence The war of the summer is about to begin The GKA Distance Battle starts today. The war of the summer is about to begin, your favourite athletes from around the world are battle ready and eager for the event to start. by Kate Chandler

Key safety considerations for short-handed crews

Key safety considerations for short-handed crews Ocean Safety and Dee Caffari provide advice to customers and sailors Ocean Safety is providing advice to customers and sailors for shorthanded sailing in this monumental year which has seen a complete restructuring of the way that boat owners and crews can get out on the water together. by Ocean Safety

The Evolution of Sailboat Coaching

The Evolution of Sailboat Coaching The landscape of both professional sailing and coaching has changed significantly Over the past six months, the landscape of both professional sailing and coaching has changed significantly. Most people haven't been able to get out racing as much, but what hasn't changed is peoples thirst for knowledge. by Andrew 'Dog' Palfrey

RS Sailing new partnership with Negrinautica

RS Sailing new partnership with Negrinautica Bringing new ambition to the extensive European Dealer network Negrinautica will bring new ambition to the extensive European Dealer network from their base in Italy and they will boost the distribution of the RS Sailing range in the South Eastern European region. by Lynn Billowes

KDY Sharks Danish Sailing League champions

KDY Sharks Danish Sailing League champions Shortened-season finale was sailed off with 18 sailing clubs This past weekend, the Danish J/70 Sailing League shortened-season finale was sailed off Skovshoved with eighteen sailing clubs participating from across Denmark. The fleet was thrilled to have simply amazing weather all weekend long with great sailing by J/Boats

E3 Andromeda: the smallest of Ewol propellers

E3 Andromeda: the smallest of Ewol propellers Suitable for boats from 6 to 10 meters and engines from 7 to 30 hp Lighter, but always very performing with the engine both forward and reverse, and increases the sailing speed in the utmost silence. by Ewol

Gimson and Burnet eye Nacra 17 Euro title

Gimson and Burnet eye Nacra 17 Euro title World Champions looking to add a European title to their names Nacra 17 world champions John Gimson and Anna Burnet will look to add a European title to their names as they head into battle in Attersee, Austria. by British Sailing Team

The low-down on the Normandy Channel Race

The low-down on the Normandy Channel Race Reactions at the finish all express the same level of commitment "It was a fantastic race and a wonderful adventure, albeit very trying. It had been a very long time since I experienced such total commitment, with no respite whatsoever." Ian Lipinski. by Sirius Evenements

Pineapple Cup-Montego Bay Race postponed to 2022

Pineapple Cup-Montego Bay Race postponed to 2022 The health and well-being of the teams, staff, volunteers and partners are the highest priority It is with great regret that the Montego Bay Yacht Club and Manuka Sports Event Management announce the unavoidable postponement of the 2021 Pineapple Cup-Montego Bay Race. by Julianna Barbieri

Les Voiles de Saint-Tropez day 1

Les Voiles de Saint-Tropez day 1 A fast and famous start! Over to the sport! And what a way to go! The bay of Saint Tropez was decked out in all her finery today in a strong breeze, azure skies, glorious sunshine and navy-blue seas. by Maguelonne Turcat

Sailing provides a glimmer of light

Sailing provides a glimmer of light September has been a busy month for the sport September has been a busy month for sailing in the UK. A few of the major venues, such as the Weymouth & Portland National Sailing Academy (WPNSA) and Datchet Water Sailing Club, managed to host major events in a Covid-secure fashion. by Mark Jardine

56th Congressional Cup dates set

56th Congressional Cup dates set Grade One Match Racing competition to be held in May 2021 Founded and hosted by Long Beach Yacht Club since 1965, the Grade One competition is known as the 'grandfather of match racing' and pioneer of on-the-water umpiring that is the standard in yacht racing today. by Betsy Crowfoot

Forward WIP Europeans starts tomorrow

Forward WIP Europeans starts tomorrow 49er, 49erFX and Nacra 17 fleets set at Lake Attersee, Austria Some of the world's best high-performance sailors are ready and raring to go for day one of the 2020 Forward WIP European Championship at Lake Attersee, Austria. by 49er & Nacra 17 Sailing Media

WASZP GPS Challenge - Current leaderboard

WASZP GPS Challenge - Current leaderboard A number of entries over the weekend from many countries We have had a number of entries over the weekend from many countries and it is getting tight at the top. We have two weeks left of the event window and plenty of chances to grab the win! by WASZP class

KSSS repeats as Swedish Sailing League Champion

KSSS repeats as Swedish Sailing League Champion The team's fifth gold in six years! With consistent sailing of an experienced crew, the KSSS Team (Royal Swedish YC) managed to take home the Allsvenskan gold racing in their fleet of matched J/70 one-design sailboats. by J/Boats

Doyle Sails News - Shockwave..Doyle Moth and more

Doyle Sails News - Shockwave..Doyle Moth and more September 2020 - Shockwave - new Doyle Moth sail - J70 UK Nationals - Staysails Doyle Sails News - September 2020 - Featuring the Shockwave multihull..Doyles Moth sail - 3kg lighter with a structured luff .. a look aboard Steinlager 2 ..all you ever need to know about stay sails... Doyle at the Digital Boatshow. by Doyle Sails

Meet the Vendée Globe skippers: Manuel Cousin

Meet the Vendée Globe skippers: Manuel Cousin A business executive who is chasing his dream He is a business executive who is chasing his dream, after 20 years in the motor industry he moved to Les Sables d'Olonne to further his IMOCA project as he transitioned to full time sailor. by Vendee Globe

Les Voiles de Saint-Tropez: Sunday in the sunshine

Les Voiles de Saint-Tropez: Sunday in the sunshine Il Moro di Venezia wins Yacht Club de France Autumn Cup Enjoying a fine breeze and bright sunshine, the splendid arrival in race format of the classic yachts competing in the Yacht Club de France's Autumn Cup kicks off play for Les Voiles de Saint-Tropez 2020. by Maguelonne Turcat

Meet the Clipper Race Crew: Ian Wang

Meet the Clipper Race Crew: Ian Wang Ian and his 20 teammates raced the ten other identical yachts for 24 hours per day “This is probably the most extreme thing I will ever do in my entire life!” Says Ian Wang a 43-year-old, Software architect, from Cardiff, who traded computers for sailing spending four months racing 15,000 miles from London, UK, to Fremantle, Australia. by Clipper Round the World Race

18ft Skiffs: Jack Macartney - tech2

18ft Skiffs: Jack Macartney - tech2 Jack Macartney will be back with tech2 in the Australian 18 Footers League's 2020-2021 Season The current Australian 18ft Skiff champion Jack Macartney will be back with tech2 in the Australian 18 Footers League's 2020-2021 Season fleet to defend his title and to wipe out the memory of a disappointing JJ Giltinan Championship sailed earlier by Frank Quealey

J-Bird III Restoration Series: Part 6

J-Bird III Restoration Series: Part 6 Going topless! In parts 1 - 5 we have explored the purchase, haul out and delivery from Sydney to Brisbane of the World's First TP52, a vessel we rescued from becoming scrap. by Ocean Crusaders

McConaghy launches Makara superyacht series

McConaghy launches Makara superyacht series Featuring subtle intricacies and perfectly proportioned style With the Makara sailing superyacht series, McConaghy establishes its position in the semi-custom luxury yacht sector, introducing a highly advanced and complex design which, in its resulting simplicity of use, sets it apart. by McConaghy Boats

America's Cup: 12 mths of AC75 sailing reviewed

America's Cup: 12 mths of AC75 sailing reviewed It has been 12 months since the AC75's started sailing - how has the class and event shaped up? It has been 12 months since the first AC75's started sailing - Emirates Team New Zealand in Auckland, and American Magic in Rhode Island. There's just three months to the first/third America's Cup World Cup Series. by Richard Gladwell, Sail-World.com/nz

Melges 32 World League event 3 overall

Melges 32 World League event 3 overall Caipirinha is confirmed at the top: Reintjes conquers the event at Scarlino The third act of the Melges 32 World League, hosted by Marina di Scarlino thanks to the joint organization of Melges Europe and Club Nautico Scarlino, ends with another exciting day, characterized by strong winds and steep waves. by Melges World League

Finding Vendée sponsors in spite of the crisis

Finding Vendée sponsors in spite of the crisis Romain Attanasio manages to secure a partnership during lockdown Given the current public health situation and the economic difficulties that have arisen, there was the fear that some sailors who had not completed their budget for the Vendée Globe might have found it hard to find sponsors. by IMOCA Globe Series

Melges 32 World League event 3 day 2

Melges 32 World League event 3 day 2 Caipirinha takes the lead Today's conditions turned out to be very challenging, forecasted by the weather models, with wind increasing to the point of leading the Race Committee to hoist the AP Flag and therefore set the end of the racing after the first race of today. by Melges World League

Régates Royales day 4

Régates Royales day 4 Photographer Alexander Panzeri talks through how he viewed the racing On paper, my program for the event has been concluded, with 1.5 days gone due to the weather, and as usual one day is dedicated to finding new alternative to shoot, in particular from the ground, as I often watch the regattas from a beach or a port wall… by Alexander Panzeri

Entry open foLes Voiles de St. Barth Richard Mille

Entry open foLes Voiles de St. Barth Richard Mille April 2021 will see the 12th edition More than ever, the organizers are putting their faith in the future and promising to organize an event with the same excellence as past years, where conversation, competition, and conviviality are on the roster. by Laura Muma

Kit you should carry when sailing at night

Kit you should carry when sailing at night Considering night vision and man-overboard safety The nights may be drawing in, however, there's no need to shorten your sailing days. Sailing into dusk and through the night can be one of the most exhilarating and rewarding experiences. by Liz Rushall

Persico 69F Grand Prix 2.2 in Malcesine overall

Persico 69F Grand Prix 2.2 in Malcesine overall Young Azzurra take the victory A race (won) was enough for Young Azzurra to seal the victory in the ITAS Assicurazioni Grand Prix 2.2 of Persico 69F Cup. Malcesine saw a bad wind on the final day - a very unusual condition for the location. by Persico 69F

Melges 32 World League event 3 day 1

Melges 32 World League event 3 day 1 German crew of 'Homanit' rule in Scarlino South-Easterly breeze sets the pace for the first day of racing for the Melges 32 fleet in the Gulf of Follonica and the youngest crew in the fleet, Gordon Nickel and and Maximilian Stein's Homanit, immediately takes control of the ranking. by Melges World League

Régates Royales day 3

Régates Royales day 3 Torben Grael gives a starting masterclass After the problematic weather of the first two days, today we already knew that it would be a great day, the nearly perfect weather to shoot: sunny, not too much wind, nearly no big waves. by Alexander Panzeri

17th PalmaVela Regatta postponed

17th PalmaVela Regatta postponed RCNP's president announces very hard decision The Regatta organisers, headed by Emerico Fuster, president of the RCNP, have announced the decision today after considering the different options for organization and participation. by Alejandro Varela

Rolex Middle Sea Race edges closer

Rolex Middle Sea Race edges closer 79 boats representing 21 countries are currently registered A diverse and attractive fleet given the circumstances, with some fascinating entries. The Royal Malta Yacht Club (RMYC) continues to take nothing for granted. by Rolex Middle Sea Race Media

Arkema 4 new Multi50 launched

Arkema 4 new Multi50 launched An innovative, versatile and sharp-looking yacht for Quentin Vlamynck The brand new Arkema 4 was launched in the water this morning outside the Lalou Multi Composite shipyard in Port Bloc in the Gironde region, after one year of painstaking work. by Team Arkema

Nautor's Swan Autumn Season starts in Genoa

Nautor's Swan Autumn Season starts in Genoa The yachts on display will be the Swan 48 and Swan 65 Two of the bestselling models in the Nautor's Swan range are opening the Autumn Season by participating in the I Saloni Nautici in Genoa. by Nautor's Swan

Vendee Globe: Sleep is an essential requirement