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America's Cup: Butterworth joins Challenger group

America's Cup: Butterworth joins Challenger group Brad Butterworth to be a contact figure and facilitate a direct communication flow with the hosts Four times America's Cup winner, Brad Butterworth, joins COR 36, Challenger of Record of the 36th America's Cup presented by PRADA, in the capacity of External and Institutional Relations Officer. by America's Cup Media

Alphalock Halyard Locks

Alphalock Halyard Locks Simply the best? A close look from upffront.com The Alphalock brand is a relative newcomer on the sailing hardware scene but its CEO, Eric Hall - founder of Hall Spars and inventor of their renowned Hall Autolocks - is anything but "the new kid on the block"! by Phil Anniss

Intricate, Nuanced, Meticulous… and Fast

Intricate, Nuanced, Meticulous… and Fast The story of America's Cup boatbuilding in Bristol, Rhode Island continues With the completion of the AC75 racing yacht PATRIOT, the first Cup contender built in Bristol in the 21st century, American Magic's production team of 50 has added another compelling chapter to Bristol, Rhode Island boatbuilding. by Will Ricketson, NYYC American Magic

Les Voiles d'Antibes day 0

Les Voiles d'Antibes day 0 The 25th edition has a different atmosphere to usual Finally, after three and half months of waiting, the 25th edition of the Les Voiles d'Antibes has opened. With the Canicola breeze, abnormal for the coast, and an Indian summer light, the old ladies are flying on the water. by Alexander Panzeri

Czech RS Aero Cup at Lake Lipno

Czech RS Aero Cup at Lake Lipno A very nice event that deserved more participants from other countries A very nice event that deserved more participants from other countries, unfortunately that was not possible because of Covid 19. We were a total of 13 participants from Germany and the Czech Republic with a near equal mix of RS Aero 9s and RS Aero 7s. by Jorn Domres

Yacht Racing Forum postponed to 2021 in Portsmouth

Yacht Racing Forum postponed to 2021 in Portsmouth A virtual event to be held on November 24th this year The annual conference for the business of sailing and yacht racing is postponed to 2021 due to the COVID-19 pandemic. A virtual event reassembling some of the sports' leading personalities from all over the world will be held on November 24. by Yacht Racing Forum

The Ocean Race Summits Newport

The Ocean Race Summits Newport Bringing leaders together to focus on ocean health Hosted live from Newport, RI, the latest online iteration of The Ocean Race Summits promoted solutions to restore health to the ocean. by The Ocean Race

ETNZ Shop: Limited sale 25-40% discount

ETNZ Shop: Limited sale 25-40% discount Emirates Team New Zealand Shop: Sale 25 - 40% off selected items Emirates Team New Zealand Shop: Limited duration Sale - 25 - 40% off selected items. Applies to online sales only - offer expires September 18, so be in now! by ETNZ Shop

Fred Duthil wins La Solitaire du Figaro Stage 3

Fred Duthil wins La Solitaire du Figaro Stage 3 Le Cléac'h retains overall lead, Ireland's Dolan up to fifth overall Fred Duthil (Technique Voilse/Cabinet Bourhis Generali) scored an opportunist's victory on Wednesday evening when he took the winning gun for Stage 3 on the 51st La Solitaire de Figaro off Saint Nazaire. by La Solitaire du Figaro

ITAS Assicurazioni Grand Prix 2.1 preview

ITAS Assicurazioni Grand Prix 2.1 preview Six international Persico 69F teams will race during Foiling Week Six international teams, big names, and young contestants. This second seasonal event of the Persico 69F in Malcesine starts tomorrow during The Foiling Week. by Persico 69F

SailGP gives behind-the-scenes access

SailGP gives behind-the-scenes access 'SailGP: Racing on the Edge' shines a light on world's fastest sail racing league In a new content series launched today by SailGP, audiences around the globe will get unprecedented access to the sport's pinnacle league as it gears up toward its second season, launching April 2021 in San Francisco. by SailGP

Jimmy Spithill Interview

Jimmy Spithill Interview "The AC75 is quite a lot different from past boats" Jimmy Spithill has been the skipper and helmsman behind two America's Cup victories and believes that his new Italian team Luna Rossa Prada Pirelli can reclaim sailing's biggest prize as he travels to Auckland for the PRADA Cup challenger series. by Red Bull Content Pool

Formula Kite Mixed Team Relay Europeans day 1

Formula Kite Mixed Team Relay Europeans day 1 Always trust the locals... sometimes Competitors soaked in the gorgeous views and unseasonable sunshine until the postponement was removed at 1310, where they launched into action. by International Kiteboarding Association

Normandy Channel Race day 4

Normandy Channel Race day 4 The ascent of 'Mount' Tuskar The 22 Class40s still racing in the 11th Normandy Channel Race are currently navigating the waters of the Celtic Sea level with the mouth of the Bristol Channel. by Sirius Evenements

RS Aeros at Lake Garda

RS Aeros at Lake Garda Very unstable conditions in Torbole A windy weekend for the RS Aero and 29er event held at the Circolo Vela Arco in very variable weather conditions and consequently not with the usual wind that Garda Trentino is associated with. by RS Aero Italian Class

Bermuda Gold Cup to host Open Match Racing Worlds

Bermuda Gold Cup to host Open Match Racing Worlds Celebratory 70th event becomes the pinnacle event Two weeks after announcing that the Bermuda Gold Cup will be contested Oct. 26-30, the Royal Bermuda Yacht Club and World Match Racing Tour together announce today that the celebratory 70th event will also host the 2020 Open Match Racing Worlds. by Sean McNeill

Exclusive insight into the world of Mikaili Sol

Exclusive insight into the world of Mikaili Sol A look into how Mikaili's training for the GKA Distance Battle has been going It takes a certain person to push themselves to the limit and become a world champion. Not everyone has the grit and determination it takes to be top of their game, and be number one in the world, but Mikaili Sol certainly does. by Kate Chandler

2020 Auckland Boat Show cancelled

2020 Auckland Boat Show cancelled 2020 Boat Show has been cancelled, due to uncertainty on COVID-19 restrictions NZ Marine Industry Association organisers of the 2020 Auckland Boat Show have announced that the 2020 Show has been cancelled, due to uncertainty on which COVID-19 restriction levels will be in force in early October. by Isla McKechnie/NZ Marine Industry Association

Walking the 2021 Rolex Fastnet Race course

Walking the 2021 Rolex Fastnet Race course The new course is 90 miles longer, making it 695 miles, based on the shortest route Moving to Cherbourg for the finish of the Royal Ocean Racing Club's premier event, the Rolex Fastnet Race next year will see navigators and crews facing a few significant new challenges. by James Boyd / RORC

Alex Thomson Racing Up to Speed: September 2020

Alex Thomson Racing Up to Speed: September 2020 Installation of the new foils complete on IMOCA Hugo Boss British Sailor Alex Thomson brings us up to speed on the completion of the final service of the HUGO BOSS boat before the Vendée Globe, the installation of the yacht's new foils and the schedule from now until the race start on November 8th. by Alex Thomson Racing

Lennon Sails dominate UK Moth Nationals

Lennon Sails dominate UK Moth Nationals At last a major Moth event for 2020! It has been a long and difficult year so far as we all know. It has been brightened with a sublime UK Moth event last week hosted beautifully by the WPNSA, IMCA UK and an army of volunteers, held on the Moth paradise of Portland harbour. by Mike Lennon

The cream of the crop at Foiling Week Gurit Forum

The cream of the crop at Foiling Week Gurit Forum Moving online and free to watch on Foiling Week social channels Each year at Foiling Week forum everyone marvels at the increasing reach that foiling projects have in the marine industry: from boards to ocean going vessels, from high end racing yachts to more commercial marine applications. by Domenico Boffi

America's Cup: NZ vessels get new marina offer

America's Cup: NZ vessels get new marina offer Silo & Viaduct marinas offer new deal for NZ vessels and offer bond refund for visitor vessels The official marinas of the 36th America's Cup have tacked in response to a wind shift in superyacht visitation rules - opening 28 berths up to Kiwi vessels at standard rates, while offering overseas boats bond refunds. by Sail-World.com/NZ

"Sail" Online Auction

"Sail" Online Auction Marine Auctions believe it is a first Adrian Seiffert, Director of Marine Auctions Pty Ltd, said he believed the "Sail" Online Auction could be a first of its kind, as potential bidders can bid for the "sails" from any location in the world via the internet. by Adrian Seiffert, Marine Auctions

La Solitaire du Figaro Stage 3 Day 4

La Solitaire du Figaro Stage 3 Day 4 Yann Eliès leads on final long straight, Goodchild in contention Approaching the Chaussée de Sein mark late this afternoon, with some 125 nautical miles still to sail to the finish line off Saint Nazaire, 3 time La Solitaire du Figaro winner Yann Eliès was holding a very slender lead over Britain's Sam Goodchild. by La Solitaire du Figaro

Normandy Channel Race day 3

Normandy Channel Race day 3 Match Racing at Land's End Not without a struggle, the first Class40s in this 11th edition of the Normandy Channel Race rounded Lizard Point at around midday and are currently sheltering from the worst of the counter current close to the coast that wraps around Mounts Bay. by Sirius Evenements

52 Super Series Sustainability Week preview

52 Super Series Sustainability Week preview When inspiration leads to positive action Kicking off the 52 Super Series Sustainability Week on Wednesday, local 52 Super Series staff will clean a beach in El Saler, outside Valencia city, together with an NGO called Xaloc. by 52 Super Series

Corsa915 launched by Matteo Polli YD

Corsa915 launched by Matteo Polli YD This racing machine has been purpose designed for rating competitions This new pure racing machine has been purpose designed for rating competitions, coming out from Matteo Polli drawing board and built in Fano by Life Yacht. The first hull has been launched in the past weeks and will soon be competing. by Corsa915

America's Cup Rialto: AC75 gymnastics

America's Cup Rialto: AC75 gymnastics American Magic's AC75 Defiant performed some spectacular gymnastics on Monday American Magic's AC75 Defiant performed spectacular leaps and nosedives on Monday - when training in winds well above the racing limit. She recovered from both incidents without capsizing despite the high-risk sailing in winds above the racing limits. by Richard Gladwell Sail-World NZ

Crafty Keith - The definition of 'Legend'

Crafty Keith - The definition of 'Legend' Contender and 505 World Champion gracefully retires To describe someone as a 'legend' means that they really have to special, across a number of disciplines and a protracted period of time. One man who is special enough to be worthy of that term 'legend' is Weston SC's Keith Paul. by Dougal Henshall

The new Besenzoni app for ladder control

The new Besenzoni app for ladder control A handy tool in your smartphone A handy tool in your smartphone BUC, the Besenzoni app for smartphones and tablets - originally designed for gangway control - expands its range of functions: it can now be used to control and move retractable ladders using Bluetooth technology. by Besenzoni

What happens when a Moth meets an Optimist?

What happens when a Moth meets an Optimist? You get a Mothtimist... a must-watch fun video! When a Moth meets an Opti, available for kids trials at Foiling Week 2020. See this video of a fun project by Ferruccio De Asmundis. by Foiling Week

The Azimut Challenge taught us a lot

The Azimut Challenge taught us a lot As the start of the Vendée Globe gets ever closer The tenth Azimut Challenge finished yesterday with victory going to L'Occitane en Provence (Armel Tripon) in the runs, Charal (Jérémie Beyou) in the 48-hour race and PRB (Kevin Escoffier) winning the race around the island of Groix. by IMOCA Globe Series

Meet the Clipper Race Crew: Dario Schwendener

Meet the Clipper Race Crew: Dario Schwendener For the 27-year-old, circumnavigating was the ultimate sabbatical For 27-year-old Dario Schwendener, circumnavigating was the ultimate sabbatical. With the Clipper Race providing a chance to travel the world, compete in a sport he loves as well as hands on experience of teamwork and leadership in an extreme environment. by Clipper Round the World Race

Candidates named for 2020 election

Candidates named for 2020 election Of World Sailing President and Vice-Presidents World Sailing's Election Committee overseeing the 2020 Election of World Sailing's Officers is pleased to announce the Presidential and Vice-Presidential Candidates standing for election this October. by World Sailing

America's Cup Rialto: Sept 14 - Waitemata Rodeo

America's Cup Rialto: Sept 14 - Waitemata Rodeo One squall came through at 30kts gusting 33kts, catching both teams, luckily ETNZ was under tow One squall came through at 30kts gusting 33kts, which caught American Magic, and she wisely waited it out. But it was the lighter 25kt squalls that appeared to catch Defiant at twice - spectacularly losing control as her rudder ventilated. by Richard Gladwell/Sail-World.com/NZ

GPS WASZP Challenge - Code Green

GPS WASZP Challenge - Code Green It is time to start those GPS session logs! WASZP Sailors it is time to start those GPS session logs! We have some of SailGP's finest sailors ready to jump in the WASZP and go head to head with our very own WASZP community. by Marc Ablett

Normandy Channel Race day 2

Normandy Channel Race day 2 Decision time as the fleet reach the Isle of Wight Competing in this 11th edition, the Normandy Channel Race fleet reached the Isle of Wight and the entrance to the Solent late morning this Monday. by Sirius Evenements

La Solitaire du Figaro Stage 3 Day 3

La Solitaire du Figaro Stage 3 Day 3 Serene leader Goodchild still well placed to deal with a night of calms Having led the 33 strong La Solitaire du Figaro fleet since the early hours of this morning Britain's Sam Goodchild (Leyton) has had to see his hard earned margin evaporate in a fast failing breeze off the Baie de Morlaix this evening. by La Solitaire du Figaro

Two Figaro Beneteau Figaro 3s in Newport