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 Last Chance Regatta at Hyères, France Day 3 Last Chance Regatta at Hyères, France Day 3 Grael quest for Olympic place is in the family tradition A Brazilian sailor with a very famous name in Olympic history is in contention to earn a place for his country at the Paris 2024 Games after day three of competition at the Last Chance Regatta in Hyères, France. by World Sailing Posted 23 Apr 17:41 BST Save BIG on Zhik Superwarm at CoastWaterSports Save BIG on Zhik Superwarm at CoastWaterSports Last opportunity to bag great savings before it sells out Last opportunity to bag great savings on the outgoing Zhik Superwarm before it sells out. by CoastWaterSports Posted 23 Apr 16:56 BST April 2024 FINNFARE April 2024 FINNFARE Focus on future, present and past In this rather special year for the class - 75 years of Finn sailing - this issue represents a reflection on the past and future of the class, as well as the present. by Robert Deaves Posted 23 Apr 16:54 BST Derbyshire Youth Sailing Toddbrook event at Combs Derbyshire Youth Sailing Toddbrook event at Combs The forecast had suggested some interesting wind conditions With the winter Derbyshire Youth Sailing training program finished, Saturday 13th April saw 23 of our sailors' head to Combs Sailing Club for our Toddbrook event, the first for 2024. by Joanne Hill Posted 23 Apr 16:06 BST 2000 Millennium Series at Weir Wood 2000 Millennium Series at Weir Wood Thrills, spills, stories, snakes and ladders Round 1 of the West Country Boat Repairs 2000 Millennium Series hosted by Weir Wood SC was extremely eventful over the weekend of April 20/21. by Pete Vincent Posted 23 Apr 15:56 BST Musto Marina Collection: Inspired by the coast Musto Marina Collection: Inspired by the coast Stylish and functional, infused with cutting-edge technology and nautical design Stylish and functional, the Marina Collection is infused with cutting-edge technology and nautical design. From tops in new season colours to protective rain jackets, this is a must-have range for the coastal lifestyle. by Musto Posted 23 Apr 14:58 BST RS800 Rooster National Tour at Stokes Bay RS800 Rooster National Tour at Stokes Bay Had summer arrived? Maybe not once you'd got out of the car.. Approaching Stokes Bay Sailing Club looking out through the windscreen it looked as though Summer had arrived. The sun was out, and the trees had plenty of green leaves. Getting out of the car shattered the illusion, stepping into a brisk northerly 8°C. by Alistair Hodgson Posted 23 Apr 14:50 BST Bembridge One-Design April Racing Bembridge One-Design April Racing An early start on Saturday for the fleet It was an early start on Saturday due to a 10.30 high tide, and five One-Designs tacked out of Bembridge Harbour into a chilly 15kts from the NNE. A start line was laid at Footprint with Britten set as a windward mark, then a run to Garland. by Robin Joy Posted 23 Apr 14:38 BST RS Tera South West Traveller Series dates & venues RS Tera South West Traveller Series dates & venues 7 events running throughout the summer, well spread through the region Dates and venues have been announced for the first ever RS Tera Traveller Series in the South West. With 7 events running throughout the summer, and well spread through the region, there is something for everyone. by Peter Solly Posted 23 Apr 14:32 BST RORC publish Admiral's Cup Notice of Race RORC publish Admiral's Cup Notice of Race Expressions of interest have been received from 14 different countries The Royal Ocean Racing Club (RORC) has published the 2025 Admiral's Cup Notice of Race, setting out the conditions under which the prestigious regatta will be run. by RORC Press Posted 23 Apr 13:49 BST K1 Southern Area Championship at Datchet Water K1 Southern Area Championship at Datchet Water Another excellent number of entrants, keen to enjoy the sunshine The Southern Area K1 Championship were held over the weekend of 20th and 21st April at Datchet Water Sailing Club. by Hilly King Posted 23 Apr 13:31 BST Official opening of the Yacht Racing Image Award Official opening of the Yacht Racing Image Award The prize-giving will take place during the Yacht Racing Forum The 15th edition of the international photography competition dedicated to the sport of sailing will once again reassemble the world's best marine photographers from all over the world. by Yacht Racing Image Award Posted 23 Apr 13:15 BST Medway YC Cruiser Class Spring Series Race 2 Medway YC Cruiser Class Spring Series Race 2 A 13 nautical mile course around the navigation marks for the fleet A 13 nautical mile course around the navigation marks was set with the start line. In the period before the start the wind appeared only at 10 knots in the lee of the hill to north but the prospect in the gusts was going to be up to 25 knots. by Jamie Blair Posted 23 Apr 11:54 BST World Sailing appoints Jim Morris CB DSO World Sailing appoints Jim Morris CB DSO As new Director of Events World Sailing is delighted to announce the appointment of Jim Morris CB DSO as its new Director of Events. by World Sailing Posted 23 Apr 10:42 BST The wrappers come off the new British Cup boat The wrappers come off the new British Cup boat After more than two years in design development and build After more than two years in design development and build and a being under wraps for her 1,000 mile road trip from Northamptonshire, UK to Barcelona, the new British AC75 is now out in the open. by Matt Sheahan Posted 23 Apr 10:38 BST Volvo Cork Week 2024 officially launched Volvo Cork Week 2024 officially launched Chart a Course for Crosshaven, Ireland this July First Female Admiral of Royal Cork Yacht Club, former Minister Simon Coveney, and key partners launch an action-packed programme for Volvo Cork Week 2024, which will welcome 10,000 sailors and attendees to Crosshaven and beyond. by Róisín Kivlehan Posted 23 Apr 10:33 BST The Transat CIC Preview The Transat CIC Preview A new beginning for Bellion and a return to solo racing for Pedote For Éric Bellion The Transat CIC, which starts from Lorient bound for New York on Sunday, is a huge moment in his journey to this year's Vendée Globe. by Ed Gorman / IMOCA Globe Series Posted 23 Apr 10:07 BST Burghfield Solo Open Burghfield Solo Open A much expanded lake due to flooding in recent months The good, the bad, and the Adonises of the Solo class rocked up to Burghfield Sailing Club for an open meeting on Saturday 20th April to do battle on a much expanded lake due to flooding in recent months. by Steve Middleton Posted 23 Apr 09:49 BST 29th His Majesty King Juan Carlos Trophy 29th His Majesty King Juan Carlos Trophy 20 Dragon teams from seven different countries compete in Cascais Clube Naval de Cascais hosted the 29th consecutive edition of the HM King Juan Carlos Trophy, established in 1995 when His Majesty King Juan Carlos I of Spain donated a trophy to the club to honor the place where he learned to sail and compete. by Maria José Cardoso Posted 23 Apr 09:29 BST RS21 Class supports Inclusion Sailing RS21 Class supports Inclusion Sailing With the International Inclusive Keelboat Championship 2024 The International Inclusive Keelboat Championship 2024 is the first event of its kind; a World Sailing recognised, one-design keelboat class that can categorically be celebrated as pure inclusion sailing. by RS Sailing Posted 23 Apr 08:00 BST WASZP clean sweep of Foiling Awards WASZP clean sweep of Foiling Awards Awarded in Genoa based on votes cast online by the global foiling community The seventh edition of the Foiling Awards has its winners. The prizes for the best foiling athletes, projects and products of the last 12 months were awarded in Genoa based on votes cast online by the global foiling Community. by WASZP class Posted 23 Apr 07:23 BST Topper Invitation Coaching at Grafham Water Topper Invitation Coaching at Grafham Water 24 very enthusiastic sailors from across the country in attendance The GBR Class Association for Toppers (ITCA-GBR) organised an Invitational Coaching Event at Grafham Water on 20th/21st April where we had 24 very enthusiastic Topper sailors from across the country in attendance looking to develop their racing skills. by Mike Powell Posted 23 Apr 07:05 BST Laser / ILCA Midlands Grand Prix at Chase Laser / ILCA Midlands Grand Prix at Chase Thrilling competition unfolds for the 25 sailors On Saturday 20th April 2024, The Chase Sailing Club orchestrated a thrilling Laser/ILCA open meeting, blessed with ideal weather conditions - a gentle north-westerly breeze, promising a splendid sailing experience. by Chris Anderson Posted 23 Apr 06:51 BST J/70 Grand Slam 2 in the Solent J/70 Grand Slam 2 in the Solent South Coast Championship hosted by the Royal Thames Yacht Club The Solent sparkled in bright sunshine for the opening Grand Slam of the UK J/70 Class 2024 season. A crisp cold Spring weekend, with mainly Northerly breeze ranging from 12-16 knots on Saturday and slightly more on Sunday. by Jonathan Calascione Posted 23 Apr 06:40 BST Solo Northern Series Round 1 at Burwain Solo Northern Series Round 1 at Burwain A bright sunny morning greets the fleet This was the first event of the series, held on the 20th of April. A bright sunny morning greeted the competitors, it was time for a bacon sandwich and cup of tea whilst the wind filled in. by David Winder Posted 23 Apr 06:33 BST D-Zero Open at Bough Beech D-Zero Open at Bough Beech Second event of the national traveller series in sunny Kent Saturday 13th April saw the second event of the D-Zero national traveller series held at Bough Beech SC in sunny Kent. Eight visiting & two home D-Zeros were greeted by a freshening SW from the dam wall with the sun threatening an appearance. by David Valentine Posted 23 Apr 06:09 BST The Transat CIC coming to America The Transat CIC coming to America The city of New York is inextricably linked to the long history of solo ocean racing The Transat CIC is set to bring solo ocean racing's biggest, most modern IMOCA and Class40 fleet to the very heart of New York City. by The Transat CIC Posted 23 Apr 00:21 BST Maiden wins the Ocean Globe Race 2023-2024 Maiden wins the Ocean Globe Race 2023-2024 First all-female crew to win a Round the World Race On Tuesday 16 April 2024, in a brisk northerly breeze the iconic yacht and her young all female crew from around the world crossed the finishing line at 1152hrs completing the 4th and final leg of the Ocean Globe Race. by Libby Mudditt Posted 22 Apr 19:49 BST Burghfield Comet Open Burghfield Comet Open A few capsizes on a windy and shifty day Thirteen competitors entered the Comet Open at Burghfield Sailing Club on Saturday 20th April. There was a strong breeze with squalls followed by calm patches which were very shifty. by Chris Robinson Posted 22 Apr 19:44 BST 'Fine Lines' Top Ten part 1 'Fine Lines' Top Ten part 1 To celebrate the centenary of master boatbuilder Jack Chippendale As well as all of the other key events happening this summer, 2024 also happens to be the centenary of master boatbuilder Jack Chippendale. by Dougal Henshall Posted 22 Apr 19:00 BST Last Chance Regatta at Hyères, France Day 2 Last Chance Regatta at Hyères, France Day 2 Team USA hopeful targeting place at Paris 2024 Olympic Games Team USA windsurfer Noah Lyons has put himself on course for a place at the Paris 2024 Olympic Games this summer after day two of the Last Chance Regatta. by World Sailing Posted 22 Apr 18:38 BST Maiden wins McIntyre Ocean Globe Maiden wins McIntyre Ocean Globe IRC win official! The first ever all-women crew to win an around the world yacht race Maiden UK has taking first in IRC handicap rankings against a 14 strong fleet of very experienced and committed sailors. They have also been written into the history books as the first ever all-women crew to win an around the world yacht race. by Ocean Globe Race Posted 22 Apr 17:05 BST RS Aero Spring Championship at Island Barn RS Aero Spring Championship at Island Barn What a pleasure and challenge it is to officiate RS Aero meetings What a pleasure and challenge it is to officiate RS Aero meetings. Pleasurable, because they are a very happy bunch of sailors, they are very good, and more importantly they all start both competitively and all just behind the line. by Mike Jones Posted 22 Apr 16:54 BST Lightning 368s at Winsford Flash Lightning 368s at Winsford Flash A visiting fleet of 11 boats joined the 3 local boats A visiting fleet of 11 boats joined the 3 local boats for the opening Lightning 368 Travellers event of 2024 at Winsford Flash Sailing Club in Cheshire. by Duncan Cheshire Posted 22 Apr 16:45 BST Salcombe Yacht Club Sailing Club Series Race 1 Salcombe Yacht Club Sailing Club Series Race 1 A formidable lineup of 20 boats on the Fast Handicap start line The commencement of the annual Yawl training weekend marked the kick-off for the Sailing Club Series, boasting a formidable lineup of 20 boats at the starting line. by John Burn & David Greening Posted 22 Apr 14:34 BST Black Sheep wins 2024 RORC Cervantes Trophy Black Sheep wins 2024 RORC Cervantes Trophy Glorious conditions for the start of the Cowes - Le Havre race The Cervantes Trophy Race is organised by the Royal Ocean Racing Club (RORC) in association with the Royal Yacht Squadron and the Société des Régates du Havre. by Royal Ocean Racing Club Posted 22 Apr 14:25 BST Successful Keelboat Endeavour in Burnham Successful Keelboat Endeavour in Burnham Ben McGrane, representing the Flying Fifteen class, wins the title Ben McGrane, crewed by Russ Clark, Jamie Stewart and James Ross, representing the Flying Fifteen class, won the Keelboat Endeavour 2024, hosted by Royal Corinthian Yacht Club, after 30 races sailed in perfect conditions over the weekend. by Petru Balau and Nick Milton Posted 22 Apr 12:23 BST 3rd Nick Cousins Memorial Spring Regatta 3rd Nick Cousins Memorial Spring Regatta A respite in the weather for the racing in Jersey With several postponements of major events due to strong winds in recent months the weather certainly has not been playing 'ball' as the new racing season dawns. The weekend of Saturday 13th and Sunday 14th April did provide a welcome respite. by Bill Harris Posted 22 Apr 12:11 BST Frensham Pond Phantom Open Frensham Pond Phantom Open Racing for the 'The Pieman Platter' in memory of Tim Hemsley After a hiatus of some years the Phantom Fleet returned to Frensham Pond SC for the first event in the South East Area 2024 Phantom Series. The event was sailed in memory of Tim 'The Pieman' Hemsley with the 11 entries competing for 'The Pieman Platter'. by Nick Mason Posted 22 Apr 11:52 BST Queen Mary Sailing Club Spring Series Week 7 Queen Mary Sailing Club Spring Series Week 7 Two great four-lap races in a chilly northerly breeze Nineteen ILCAs braved an unseasonable 9 degrees for Races 13 and 14 of the Queen Mary Spring Series. The wind was northerly, 10 to 18 knots for the first race and slightly less for the second. by Orlando Gledhill Posted 22 Apr 10:24 BST Rooster RS Tera Start of Season Championships Rooster RS Tera Start of Season Championships The largest ever fleet for the event at Rutland The largest ever fleet of Teras for a Start of Season championships met at Rutland Sailing Club over the weekend of 13/14th April. by Simon Lomas-Clarke Posted 22 Apr 09:12 BST Scotty Dickson wins 14th Career Ficker Cup Scotty Dickson wins 14th Career Ficker Cup Perfect conditions for the event at Long Beach Yacht Club Long Beach's champagne conditions and superior racing by eight world class skippers over three days ended with Scotty Dickson claiming his 14th Ficker Cup over 24 years! by WMRT & LBYC Posted 22 Apr 08:10 BST Bembridge Illusion Designer Trophy 2024 Bembridge Illusion Designer Trophy 2024 Racing for the drawing of Jo Richards' original concept drawing of the Illusion At the end of the 40th Anniversary dinner in December 2022, Jo Richards, the designer of the Illusion generously presented the Class with a drawing of his original concept for an enlarged single handed model yacht which was foot steered. by Mike Samuelson Posted 22 Apr 07:40 BST 35th Antigua Classic Yacht Regatta overall 35th Antigua Classic Yacht Regatta overall Another perfect sailing day With perfect trade wind conditions today, each start was flawless and the yachts all aimed for the first mark six miles SSE in a comfortable close reach for the last day of fleet racing at the 35th Antigua Classic Yacht Regatta. by Antigua Classic Yacht Regatta Posted 22 Apr 06:52 BST No result without resolve No result without resolve Normally, when you think of the triple it might be Line Honours, Corrected Time, and Race Record Normally, when you think of the triple it might be Line Honours, Corrected Time, and Race Record. So then, how about sail it, sponsor it, and truly support it? his was the notion that arrived as I pondered the recently completed Sail Port Stephens. by John Curnow, Sail-World.com AUS Editor Posted 21 Apr 23:00 BST Swan Tuscany Challenge Overall Swan Tuscany Challenge Overall Winners are G Spot in the Clubswan 36 and Perhonen in the Clubswan 50 Class The Swan Tuscany Challenge closed today after four days of intense racing under different sailing conditions and ample social gatherings in true ClubSwan Racing style. by ClubSwan Racing Posted 21 Apr 22:05 BST