Finns and French finish Ocean Globe Race Finns and French finish Ocean Globe Race Galiana WithSecure and Evrika excape the windhole 40nm from the finish line It was a long, painfully slow final two days to complete their circumnavigation. But, finally, Galiana WithSecure FI (06) and Evrika FR (07) crossed the Royal Yacht Squadron finish line in a moody windless, moonlight Cowes arrival. by Ocean Globe Race Posted 25 Apr 22:52 BST No major fears for Sunday's Transat CIC start No major fears for Sunday's Transat CIC start There will be no initial gales to contend with, rather a relatively light winds start As all of the Transat CIC skippers convened this morning at Lorient's La Base for the main briefing before Sunday's start of the 3,500 miles solo race across the North Atlantic to New York, ideas about the weather are the main topic of discussion. by The Transat CIC Posted 25 Apr 20:57 BST Sister act seals Olympic spot in windsurfing Sister act seals Olympic spot in windsurfing Czech Republic's Katerina and Barbora Svikova take gold and silver Czech sisters Katerina and Barbora Svikova took gold and silver in the three-rider final of the women's windsurfing competition on day five of the Last Chance Regatta in the south of France. by World Sailing Posted 25 Apr 20:24 BST PlanetSail Episode 8: Human Power PlanetSail Episode 8: Human Power It's a simple question - How do you power an AC75? It's a simple question - How do you power an AC75? This time around for the third generation Cup boats the answer is different depending on whether you're talking about above or below the waterline. And this time around cycling looks set to be the answer. by Matt Sheahan Posted 25 Apr 20:09 BST 'Fine Lines' Top Ten part 4 'Fine Lines' Top Ten part 4 To celebrate the centenary of master boatbuilder Jack Chippendale As well as being a successful raceboat, this lovely bit of kit has already caught the eye of Mark Jardine when it was awarded the coveted 'Boat of the Show' Trophy at the Dinghy Show a few years back. by Dougal Henshall Posted 25 Apr 19:00 BST The must-do Rolex Middle Sea Race The must-do Rolex Middle Sea Race The start of 45th edition is six months away Starting from Grand Harbour, Valletta, the Mediterranean's premier 600-mile classic promises much and always over delivers for participants and spectators alike. by Rolex Middle Sea Race Posted 25 Apr 18:12 BST American Magic's AC75 Race Boat Uncloaked American Magic's AC75 Race Boat Uncloaked Commissioning of B3 continues in Barcelona New York Yacht Club American Magic, Challenger for the 37th America's Cup, uncloaked its AC75 race boat, "B3," as commissioning continues in Barcelona. by American Magic Posted 25 Apr 17:48 BST A seamless transition on the cards for Tom Dolan A seamless transition on the cards for Tom Dolan From Marie-Galante to Les Sables d'Olonne - two coastal races out of Les Sables d'Olonne After finishing the new 3,430 miles Niji40 Class40 race between Belle-Ile-en-Mer, France and Marie-Galante Gaudeloupe in fourth place, Irish skipper Tom Dolan is hot footing it back from the French Antilles islands to Brittany. by Tom Dolan Racing Posted 25 Apr 16:34 BST RS Tera Worlds 2024 already breaking records RS Tera Worlds 2024 already breaking records Selling out more than 3 months in advance of the event In a record-breaking first for the International RS Tera Class, the RS Tera World Championship 2024 registration has reached maximum capacity - selling out more than 3 months in advance of the event. by Bex Foot Posted 25 Apr 15:06 BST Irish Fireball Munster Championships Irish Fireball Munster Championships Stunning conditions at Monkstown Bay Sailing Club The Irish Fireball Munster Championships were held last weekend on April 20th/21st at Monkstown Bay Sailing Club in stunning weather conditions. by Chris Bateman Posted 25 Apr 14:49 BST Lunven and Soudée on the dockside in Lorient Lunven and Soudée on the dockside in Lorient Preparing for a classic north Atlantic passage in the Transat CIC Once again La Base marina in Lorient, Brittany – the main home of the IMOCA fleet – is a hive of activity as 33 boats and their skippers prepare for the daunting challenge of the North Atlantic alone. by Ed Gorman Posted 25 Apr 14:37 BST Chase SC Wednesday Series Weeks 1 & 2 Chase SC Wednesday Series Weeks 1 & 2 The series kicked off on the 17th of April and will run through till September 20 club members signed on for the Wednesday night series over the last two weeks. The series kicked off on the 17th of April and will run through till September. The format is as per previous years with a 60min pursuit being the order of the day! by Dave Watkins Posted 25 Apr 14:05 BST Antigua Sailing Week 2024 Preview Antigua Sailing Week 2024 Preview All set to deliver sensational racing and amazing parties in a beautiful setting Antigua Sailing Week is back for the 55th edition with 13 racing classes filled to the brim with sailors from all over the world. Teams from over 20 different nations are set for the Caribbean's famous regatta. by Louay Habib Posted 25 Apr 11:15 BST Papercourt ILCA Open Papercourt ILCA Open Close battles and cold winds in Sailingfast Thames Valley Grand Prix event Bright, blustery, and cold - the conditions set the stage for a testing ILCA class event at Papercourt Sailing Club, Surrey, on Sunday, 21st April. The event is part of the Sailingfast, Thames Valley Grand Prix ILCA series. by Andrew Hill-Smith Posted 25 Apr 09:11 BST The Transat CIC: Who are the favourites? The Transat CIC: Who are the favourites? Charlie Dalin (MACIF Santé Prévoyance) makes his comeback The start gun of the 15th edition of The Transat CIC will sound on Sunday sending a fleet of 48 skippers - 33 IMOCAs, 13 Class 40s and two vintage yachts - off on the complex, cold and mainly upwind passage across the Atlantic. by The Transat CIC Posted 25 Apr 08:44 BST RS100 Harken Sprints 2024 at Rutland RS100 Harken Sprints 2024 at Rutland The conditions were at the more wintry end of an English Spring The Sprints are well known for being challenging on mind and body. With 12 races in two days and no discards, consistency is key. Any slip can be costly, and so it proved to be... by David Smart Posted 25 Apr 06:02 BST Streakers at Banbury Streakers at Banbury A four-way tiebreak for second place Visitors from Bowmoor SC took the top two places at the HD Sails Streaker Southern Paddle Open Meeting at Banbury Sailing Club on 20 April, but not before RRS A8.1 and A8.2 separated a four-way tie for second place! by Neil Firth Posted 25 Apr 05:48 BST 59th Congressional Cup at Long Beach Day 1 59th Congressional Cup at Long Beach Day 1 Strong start for Jeppe Borch on opening day Denmark's Jeppe Borch leads the 12-team international line-up after Day One with an impressive six wins and one loss, signalling a promising start in his pursuit of the coveted Crimson Blazer. by WMRT & LBYC Posted 25 Apr 05:33 BST Antigua Wingfoil Championship sets sail Antigua Wingfoil Championship sets sail Winds of excitement at Antigua Sailing Week Registration Day is now closed, with a total of 11 enthusiastic Wingfoilers gearing up for an exhilarating experience at this year's Antigua Wingfoil Championship part of Antigua Sailing Week (ASW). by Caribbean Foiling Posted 25 Apr 01:20 BST Last Chance Regatta at Hyères, France Day 4 Last Chance Regatta at Hyères, France Day 4 Bainbridge grabs last chance Paris 2024 ticket for Team GB Connor Bainbridge finally claimed a place in the men's kite at the Paris 2024 Olympic Games for Great Britain, approximately eight months later than he expected, after a dominant display at the Last Chance Regatta in Hyères. by World Sailing Posted 24 Apr 21:40 BST RORC Myth of Malham Race preview RORC Myth of Malham Race preview An impressive RORC fleet will gather off Cowes on 4th May This early May Bank Holiday weekend is the date for one of the Royal Ocean Racing Club's most celebrated races. by Louay Habib / RORC Posted 24 Apr 21:25 BST Clipper 2023-24 Race 10 Finish Clipper 2023-24 Race 10 Finish Ha Long Bay, Viet Nam wins 5,500nm race across North Pacific Ha Long Bay, Viet Nam has claimed its fourth win on the Clipper 2023-24 Race, taking first place in the longest, and one of the toughest races on the circuit, Race 10: Ultimate Test of Perseverance - the 5,580nm North Pacific crossing. by Karla Graves Posted 24 Apr 19:20 BST 'Fine Lines' Top Ten part 3 'Fine Lines' Top Ten part 3 To celebrate the centenary of master boatbuilder Jack Chippendale A glorious example of not just the boatbuilder's craft but the work that goes in to keeping a boat looking like this! by Dougal Henshall Posted 24 Apr 19:00 BST 52 Super Series Palma Vela Sailing Week preview 52 Super Series Palma Vela Sailing Week preview The champions are looking to achieve lift off with new Platoon Aviation The reigning 52 SUPER SERIES champions, Harm Müller-Spreer's German flagged crew, start their title defence on Sunday on Majorca's Bay of Palma. by 52 Super Series Posted 24 Apr 18:28 BST RS300 Rooster National Tour at Rutland RS300 Rooster National Tour at Rutland Harken RS Sprints Regatta run with military precision by the RO's team As the online entry deadline approached it seemed prudent to check that there wasn't another named storm heading across the country. On the contrary high pressure seemed to be coming over. How wrong could they be! by Steve Sallis Posted 24 Apr 18:27 BST Groupe SNEF win the Niji40 Groupe SNEF win the Niji40 A new Class 40 Transatlantic Race with a strong international flavour French aces Xavier Macaire and Pierre Leboucher, both formerly top Figaro solo racers, ably supported by Spanish Min650 racer Carlos Manera Pascual have won the first ever Niji40 Class40 race from Belle-Île-en-Mer to Marie Galante, Guadeloupe. by CCCommunication Posted 24 Apr 18:04 BST Triana & White Shadow finish Ocean Globe Race Triana & White Shadow finish Ocean Globe Race Trinity Landing pontoon in Cowes was a busy spot Tuesday afternoon Trinity Landing pontoon in Cowes was a busy spot Tuesday afternoon with Triana FR (66) SWAN 53 and White Shadow ESP (17) SWAN 57 finishing the McIntyre Ocean Globe Race after 48 days of racing. by Ocean Globe Race Posted 24 Apr 17:33 BST Merlin Rocket Allen SE Series at Fishers Green Merlin Rocket Allen SE Series at Fishers Green Round 3 of the series began with bacon rolls, tea and a few hangovers April 21st and round 3 of the Allen South-East Series at Fishers Green Sailing Club saw the day start with bacon rolls, tea and a few hangovers from the overnight festivities of the previous day's Vintage and Classic Merlin event. by Paul Dean Posted 24 Apr 17:23 BST David Linger takes 6th in Global Solo Challenge David Linger takes 6th in Global Solo Challenge His journey was at times extremely difficult, even after arrival Sunday April 21st, at 2:03 pm local time, after 175 days, David Linger crossed the finish line of the Global Solo Challenge taking 6th place on his Owen Clarke designed Class40 #15 Koloa Maoli. by Marco Nannini / Global Solo Challenge Posted 24 Apr 17:02 BST The road to Plymouth The road to Plymouth 2024 Cadet World Championship is heading to the UK Teams from across the world will be heading to Plymouth, one of the most historic and important naval towns in the UK, this summer for the Cadet World Championship from 3rd to 10th August 2024. by Ellie Davis Posted 24 Apr 16:38 BST Transat Ready: Solo Skippers Optimised For Success Transat Ready: Solo Skippers Optimised For Success All eyes turn to Lorient for the start of the Transat CIC With the Vendée Globe on the horizon, excitement is building as the IMOCA skippers hurtle towards the world's premiere offshore challenge. by Cyclops Marine Posted 24 Apr 15:24 BST Henri-Lloyd New Arrival: The Storm Dri Backpack Henri-Lloyd New Arrival: The Storm Dri Backpack Perfect for any outdoor activity, commute and boat to shore use Perfect for any outdoor activity, commute and boat to shore use. The Storm Dri Backpack is waterproof, submersible and capable of holding all your kit essentials with a 30 litre capacity. by Henri-Lloyd Posted 24 Apr 14:30 BST The Ocean Race will return to Genova The Ocean Race will return to Genova A key stopover for The Ocean Race Europe in 2025 The Italian city of Genova and The Ocean Race will extend their close relationship with The Ocean Race Europe bringing a fleet of foiling IMOCA race boats to the Mediterranean port in the late summer of 2025. by The Ocean Race Posted 24 Apr 14:02 BST 69F Cup ready to rock at Fraglia Vela Malcesine 69F Cup ready to rock at Fraglia Vela Malcesine The entry list includes some teams with great specific experience on the 69F Eights international team are gathered at Fraglia Vela Malcesine for the opening GP of the 69F Cup: the points will be on the table between Friday and Sunday but trainings are under way on the northern Garda Lake. by 69F Sailing Posted 24 Apr 13:35 BST The Famous Project: MOD70 Limosa in Portugal The Famous Project: MOD70 Limosa in Portugal Reaching the Portuguese Algarve port of Portimao this morning The Famous Project's all girl crew of the MOD70 Limosa reached the Portuguese Algarve port of Portimao this morning to successfully complete their main objectives. by The Famous Project Posted 24 Apr 13:20 BST RS700s at Stokes Bay RS700s at Stokes Bay Totally Stoked The annual trip to Stokes Bay has cemented itself on the calendar as an occasion that delivers excellent racing and wonderful hospitality. The multi skiff fleet event brings a strong turnout and a great atmosphere throughout. by Matt Conner Posted 24 Apr 11:24 BST Vintage Merlin Rockets at Fishers Green Vintage Merlin Rockets at Fishers Green Trials and tribulations and epic wind conditions, with some superb boat handling skills Saturday 20th April was a day of trials and tribulations and epic wind conditions, throw in some superb boat handling skills, mainly from the crews race, more about that later. by Christian Hill Posted 24 Apr 10:39 BST America's Cup: Revealing Reveals - the new AC75s America's Cup: Revealing Reveals - the new AC75s In the AC design stakes it's clear that different solutions have been found for similar questions As the Louis Vuitton 37th America's Cup nears, the intensity ramps up and with four teams revealing their box-fresh AC75s, it's abundantly clear that different solutions have been found for very similar questions. by America's Cup Media Posted 24 Apr 10:38 BST Footy Nationals at Frensham Pond Footy Nationals at Frensham Pond Bin bag sails supported on 3mm carbon and wire spars This event was run in conjunction with an open meeting for Phantom dinghies and club racing, with the Footys racing off the lee shore in what were huge waves to these 1 foot long racing boats. The wind was blowing harder than forecast. by Roger Stollery Posted 24 Apr 10:14 BST Toppers at Hamble River Toppers at Hamble River 27 sailors for Rooster Southern Traveller Series Event 1 27 Topper sailors arrived early on Sunday morning at HRSC, all looking forward to the first event of this year's Traveller Series. by Roger Cerrato Posted 24 Apr 06:50 BST Border Counties Midweek Series at Winsford Flash Border Counties Midweek Series at Winsford Flash An extra event put on at short notice after the Nantwich event was cancelled The Border Counties Midweek Sailing 2024 series hit a bump at the first event which should have been held at Nantwich Sailing Club but unfortunately the strong breeze that had hit so many events the previous weekend continued. by Dave Thomas Posted 24 Apr 06:41 BST B14 Open at Stokes Bay B14 Open at Stokes Bay Racing alongside the other skiff classes in a shifty and gusty breeze Ten B14s entered the event with one dropping out at the last moment due to crew issues. As always, Dan Vincent and the excellent ashore and afloat team had everything working like clockwork managing 70 skiffs from 5 classes. by Crispin Taylor Posted 24 Apr 06:27 BST P&B Northamptonshire Youth Series Round 1 P&B Northamptonshire Youth Series Round 1 Glorious weather, loads of sailors and enthusiastic coaches at Cransley The 2024 series kicked off at Cransley Sailing Club. There were plenty of sailors, in fact interest was so high that the entry list closed before the event. It's never nice to have to disappoint would be entrants, but the next event is coming soon! by Norman Byrd Posted 24 Apr 06:13 BST Dart 15 Summer TT at Marconi Dart 15 Summer TT at Marconi Racing on the beautiful River Blackwater on the Essex East Coast Having concluded a successful Winter Series, the Dart 15s held their first Summer TT at Marconi Sailing Club on the beautiful River Blackwater on the Essex East Coast. by Jenny Ball Posted 24 Apr 06:07 BST Antigua Classic Yacht Regatta - The Grand Finale Antigua Classic Yacht Regatta - The Grand Finale Single-handed race, cream teas, gig racing and prize-giving ceremony bring the event to a close The 35th Antigua Classic Yacht Regatta came to a close yesterday with the single-handed race, cream teas, gig racing and prize-giving ceremony in the historic 18th century Nelson's Dockyard. by Antigua Classic Yacht Regatta Posted 24 Apr 04:03 BST RAN 630 – Regata dell'Accademia Navale Preview RAN 630 – Regata dell'Accademia Navale Preview The longest regatta in the Mediterranean starts tomorrow The seventh edition of the RAN 630 - Regata dell'Accademia Navale, will start tomorrow, April 24, at 6 p.m. with a blank shot fired from the frigate Margottini, lined up on the starting line in front of the Italian Naval Academy. by Giuliano Luzzatto Posted 23 Apr 19:52 BST The Transat CIC is well and truly on course The Transat CIC is well and truly on course A parade of sail and the race village inaugurated The 15th edition of The Transat CIC, the famous solo race from France across the North Atlantic to New York which will start this Sunday from Lorient La Base took real shape. by The Transat CIC Posted 23 Apr 19:06 BST 'Fine Lines' Top Ten part 2 'Fine Lines' Top Ten part 2 To celebrate the centenary of master boatbuilder Jack Chippendale Day 2 and another in the collection of boat pictures that celebrate everything that is gorgeous about our sport. by Dougal Henshall Posted 23 Apr 19:00 BST