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INEOS Britannia reveal new AC75
The first time the AC75 had been in full public view
© Cameron Gregory
British team confirmed for Youth Sailing Worlds
Lake Garda awaits for newly selected talents
© Paul Wyeth / RYA
Maiden does it again
Whitbread history comes full circle in Mcintyre Ocean Globe
© Don McIntyre / OGR2023
AC75 launching season
Love 'em or hate 'em, they represent the cutting-edge
© AC37 Joint Recon Team
The Silver Age
Luna Rossa Prada Pirelli launches its AC75
© Andrea Pisapia
ORC Double-Handed Europeans Preview
ORC Double-Handed Europeans Preview
Thirty teams ready for battle at the 30th annual running of La Duecento
Thirty Double-Handed teams from four nations are poised to do battle in less than two weeks at the 30th annual running of La Duecento, a popular 200-mile race in the upper Adriatic organized by Circolo Nautico Porto Santa Margherita (CNSM).
by Offshore Racing Congress
Posted 20 Apr 10:30 BST
INEOS Britannia's new AC75 Race Boat revealed
INEOS Britannia's new AC75 Race Boat revealed
The first time the AC75 had been in full public view
INEOS Britannia, the British Challenger of Record representing Royal Yacht Squadron Ltd for the 37th America's Cup, has revealed its AC75 race boat for the very first time.
by INEOS Britannia
Posted 20 Apr 08:47 BST
IRCRecords Round Isle of Wight Broken
IRCRecords Round Isle of Wight Broken
Volvo 70, Tschüss 2, completes the lap in 6 hours, 22 minutes, 25 seconds
Volvo 70, Tschüss 2, owned by Christian Zugel and skippered by Johnny Mordaunt has broken the Round Isle of Wight IRCRecord.
by IRCRecords
Posted 20 Apr 07:28 BST
5.5 Metre Alpen Cup at Fraglia Vela Riva Day 2
5.5 Metre Alpen Cup at Fraglia Vela Riva Day 2
Mortons set the pace on Lake Garda
The Jean Genie (GBR 43, Peter Morton, Andrew Palfrey, Ruairidh Scott) extended their lead at the 2024 5.5 Metre Alpen Cup at Riva del Garda after the second day of racing, which brought significantly more wind.
by Robert Deaves
Posted 20 Apr 00:44 BST
Melges 24 European Sailing Series 2024 - Day 1
Melges 24 European Sailing Series 2024 - Day 1
Croatian Team "Razjaren" dominates the opening day
The racecourse of the Yacht Club Adriaco in Trieste set the stage for an exhilarating start to the Melges 24 Sailing Series 2024.
by International Melges 24 Class Association
Posted 19 Apr 23:37 BST
420s at the 2024 RYA Youth Nationals
420s at the 2024 RYA Youth Nationals
The race to represent Britain at the Youth Worlds in Italy
WPNSA played host to the biggest UK festival of youth sailing for the second consecutive year. All of the youth classes, 420s, 29ers, ILCAs of various sizes, and NACRAs were joined by IQfoils for five days of racing in and out of Portland Harbour.
by GBR 420 Association
Posted 19 Apr 17:01 BST
Royal London Yacht Club Etchells Youth Academy
Royal London Yacht Club Etchells Youth Academy
Sailors selected following 5 weekends of intense training on and off the water
Eight Etchells Academy youth boats competed in the Youth Academy trials following 5 weekends of intense training on and off the water, led by David Bedford and Duncan Truswell and the Race Committee from the Royal London Yacht Club.
by Jan Ford
Posted 19 Apr 16:52 BST
UpWind by MerConcept announces 7 female athletes
UpWind by MerConcept announces 7 female athletes
For the inaugural season of Ocean Fifty Racing
After four days of physical and mental tests, individual interviews, and on-water racing, seven female athletes have been selected to join the very first UpWind by MerConcept racing team.
by MerConcept
Posted 19 Apr 14:43 BST
Cape 31 class at Royal Southern YC Regatta
Cape 31 class at Royal Southern YC Regatta
German team secure their second overall win in the circuit
The Royal Southern Yacht Club played host to Round One of the 2024 31 Race Circuit, delivering a spectacular weekend of competitive sailing that truly tested the mettle of the 17 Cape 31 teams in attendance.
by Tor Tomlinson Cheney
Posted 19 Apr 14:18 BST
The price of heritage
The price of heritage
A tale of a city, three towns but one theme, from dinghy historian Dougal Henshall
The meeting in question took place down at the National Maritime Museum at Falmouth and saw the 1968 Flying Dutchman Gold Medal winning trio of Rodney Pattisson, Iain MacDonald-Smith and their boat Supercalifragilisticexpialidocious brought back together.
by Dougal Henshall
Posted 19 Apr 13:00 BST
Blackwater Sailing Club Open Day
Blackwater Sailing Club Open Day
Family Friendly Sailing, Free Sailing Boat Rides, Free Entry, Free Parking
The Blackwater Sailing Club in Heybridge, Essex is delighted to be hosting its annual Open Day on Saturday 27th April with an open invitation to individuals, couples and all family members whether they are sailors or complete beginners.
by Gay Ayton
Posted 19 Apr 12:58 BST
RIB accessories, safety equipment to have on board
RIB accessories, safety equipment to have on board
Prioritising safety is crucial to guarantee a fun and secure experience on the water
When embarking on a boating adventure, you want to ensure that your RIB (Rigid Inflatable Boat) is equipped with essential accessories and safety equipment.
by GJW Direct
Posted 19 Apr 11:00 BST
RYA seeking applications from mixed teams
RYA seeking applications from mixed teams
To represent GBR in the Offshore Double Handed World Championship 2024
The RYA is seeking applications from mixed teams who would like to represent GBR at the Offshore Double Handed World Championship 2024. The event will take place in Lorient, France, 24 September-1 October 2024.
by RYA Racing
Posted 19 Apr 09:42 BST
Find out where Rooster are heading this summer
Find out where Rooster are heading this summer
An exciting jam packed summer ahead in the UK
Rooster have an exciting jam packed summer ahead in the UK with their mobile van shop heading to local events within the reach of Rooster HQ, giving the chance to meet some of you face to face and have a chat.
by Rooster
Posted 19 Apr 08:00 BST
2nd Melges 15 Winter Series at CN Cascais
2nd Melges 15 Winter Series at CN Cascais
Diogo Pereira and Tomas Barreto sail comfortably to victory
After 5 bullets and a 6th place on the six races that took place on the two first days, Diogo Pereira and Tomas Barreto sailed comfortably for a 2nd and a 5th on the two races that took place on the last day to secure victory.
by Press CNCascais
Posted 19 Apr 07:21 BST
Last Chance for 2024 Olympic Qualification
Last Chance for 2024 Olympic Qualification
Starting this weekend at the Semaine Olympique Française
The Last Chance Regatta, held during the 55th edition of Semaine Olympique Française (Franch Olympic Week) from 20-27 April in Hyères, France, is as it says – the last chance.
by World Sailing / SOF 2024 Hyères / ILCA
Posted 19 Apr 06:42 BST
Bough Beech Streaker Open
Bough Beech Streaker Open
Some exciting, action-packed racing with some strong gusts and a lot of shifts
The Streaker open meeting at Bough Beech SC on April 13th attracted a fleet of 19 boats for some exciting, action-packed racing as part of the 2024 HD Sails Streaker Southern Paddle series.
by Veronica Falat
Posted 19 Apr 06:19 BST
Blaze Training and Open at Carsington
Blaze Training and Open at Carsington
What the Blazes...?
14 intrepid sailors travelled to Carsington Sailing Club (well, 11 technically, if you exclude the home clubbers), nestling just south of the Peak District, for a duo-weekend of 1 day of training and 1 day of racing.
by Richard Botting
Posted 19 Apr 06:10 BST
35th Antigua Classic Yacht Regatta Day 1
35th Antigua Classic Yacht Regatta Day 1
Easy start to an exciting week
The 35th Antigua Classic Yacht Regatta got off to a slow start today with unusual calm southerly winds which prompted the race committee to shorten the Old Road course.
by Antigua Classic Yacht Regatta
Posted 19 Apr 04:49 BST
5.5 Metre Alpen Cup at Fraglia Vela Riva Day 1
5.5 Metre Alpen Cup at Fraglia Vela Riva Day 1
Cold start but hot racing on Lake Garda, Italy
The Jean Genie (GBR 43, Peter Morton, Andrew Palfrey, Ruairidh Scott) won two out of three races on the opening day of the 2024 5.5 Metre Alpen Cup, on Thursday, which is being hosted by the first time by Fraglia Vela Riva.
by Robert Deaves
Posted 19 Apr 00:49 BST
Melges 24 European Series kick-off 12th edition
Melges 24 European Series kick-off 12th edition
All set in Trieste, a city with a rich sailing heritage and home to Italy's largest Melges 24 fleet
The wait is over, and the first warning signal of the Melges 24 European Sailing Series 2024 will be given in Trieste, Italy, at noon on Friday, April 19.
by International Melges 24 Class Association
Posted 19 Apr 00:24 BST
First six OGR finishers all Whitbread veterans
First six OGR finishers all Whitbread veterans
Whitbread yacht Outlaw AU (08) crosses the finish line at 13:39 UTC to claim the Adelaide Cup
Former Whitbread yacht Outlaw AU (08) crosses the Royal Yacht Squadron, Cowes finish line at 13:39 UTC, 18th April after 43 days at sea ranking 6th in line honours and IRC for Leg 4.
by Ocean Globe Race
Posted 18 Apr 21:42 BST
Clipper Race fleet set to arrive in Seattle
Clipper Race fleet set to arrive in Seattle
After taking on the North Pacific Ocean
Over 170 non-professional sailors, including 25 Americans, are on board a fleet of eleven Clipper Race yachts currently battling it out in a race across the world's biggest ocean and heading for the Finish Line in Seattle.
by Clipper Round the World Race
Posted 18 Apr 18:11 BST
Alegre leads the search for every small gain
Alegre leads the search for every small gain
Going into 2024 52 Super Series season
The first of the two new Botin Partners designed TP52s to be built for this 52 Super Series season, Andy Soriano's Alegre, is on course to make its racing debut at 52 Super Series Palma Vela Sailing Week.
by 52 Super Series
Posted 18 Apr 17:43 BST
Trust A+T: Best in Class
Trust A+T: Best in Class
Positive feedback from this Caribbean racing season
Hugh Agnew recently sailed with SY Adela under Captain Greg Perkins in the Antigua Superyacht Challenge. They went on to win the Gosnell's Trophy - a great result.
by A+T Instruments
Posted 18 Apr 16:00 BST
10 years of growth and international success
10 years of growth and international success
J/70 celebrates its 10th anniversary
With nearly 1,900 hulls built and National Class Associations in 25 countries, the J/70 is the largest modern sport keelboat fleet in the world.
by Julie & Christopher Howell
Posted 18 Apr 15:54 BST
Rock Lark, Phantom, Europe and Tasar Open Preview
Rock Lark, Phantom, Europe and Tasar Open Preview
Combined open meeting taking place over the early May Bank Holiday weekend
Rock Sailing and Waterski Club is delighted to welcome the Lark, Phantom, Europe and Tasar fleets to the annual May Day Bank Holiday Open Meeting to be held from 4th to 6th May.
by Rock Sailing and Waterski Club
Posted 18 Apr 15:47 BST
America's Cup Defender christened "Taihoro"
America's Cup Defender christened "Taihoro"
Cup Defender named “To move swiftly as the sea between both sky and earth.”
In a stirring ceremony, Iwi Ngati Whatua Orakei gifted and blessed the name ‘Taihoro' on the boat that Emirates Team NZ will sail in their defence of the 37th America's Cup. The launch event took place at the Team's base in Auckland's Wynyard Point.
by Emirates Team New Zealand
Posted 18 Apr 14:35 BST
New Allen Topper Race Packs
New Allen Topper Race Packs
Developed in collaboration with a handful of top sailors from the class
The six packs have been developed in collaboration with a handful of top sailors from the Topper class over the last few seasons and the result is a selection of high-performance, easy-to-install packs which will help elevate your boat's performance.
by Allen
Posted 18 Apr 12:25 BST
Entry list grows ahead of Superyacht Cup Palma
Entry list grows ahead of Superyacht Cup Palma
New entries sign up for the Mallorcan festival of sail from 19 to 22 June
With just two months to go to the start of Superyacht Cup Palma 2024 anticipation is growing as new entries sign up for the Mallorcan festival of sail from 19 to 22 June.
by The Superyacht Cup Palma
Posted 18 Apr 11:46 BST
Lords of Tram Big Air Kite World Cup France day 3
Lords of Tram Big Air Kite World Cup France day 3
Dominant performances from the Dutch pair of Pippa van Iersel and Jamie Overbeek
The Dutch pair of Pippa van Iersel and Jamie Overbeek landed the win in the women's and men's events with dominant performances at the Lords of Tram GKA World Cup in Barcarès, southern France.
by Ian MacKinnon
Posted 18 Apr 11:30 BST
Craftinsure Lark Spring Champs at South Staffs
Craftinsure Lark Spring Champs at South Staffs
A thrilling weekend of competitive sailing for the 19 boats
The Craftinsure Lark Class Spring Championships took place at the South Staffordshire Sailing Club on Saturday, 13th April. With 19 boats competing, it was a thrilling weekend of competitive sailing on the Staffordshire waters.
by Samuel Bailey
Posted 18 Apr 09:29 BST
Elmside Neighbours retain the Carmela Cup
Elmside Neighbours retain the Carmela Cup
Great racing in the RYA Two Boat Keelboat Team Racing Championship
After two days of intense racing, the Elmside Neighbours have defended their title of RYA National Two Boat Keelboat Team Racing Champions.
by Jack Fenwick
Posted 18 Apr 07:35 BST
More flexible? More durable? More comfortable?
More flexible? More durable? More comfortable?
Next Gen FlexForce offer the ultimate in versatility, comfort, durability and stretch
Our Next Gen FlexForce wetsuit tops and long johns offer the ultimate in versatility, comfort, durability and stretch.
by Vaikobi Ocean Performance
Posted 17 Apr 20:00 BST
2024 World Match Racing Tour season kicks off
2024 World Match Racing Tour season kicks off
The Ficker Cup Regatta racing starts Friday
The 2024 World Match Racing Tour kicks off this week in Long Beach, California with 17 teams and over 100 of the world's top match racing sailors competing across back-to-back events.
by WMRT
Posted 17 Apr 18:23 BST
RS Venture Connect to carry Olympic Flame
RS Venture Connect to carry Olympic Flame
Mare Inseme, an inclusive sailing association in Corsica, has been selected for the torch relay
Mare Inseme, an inclusive sailing association in Corsica, has been selected to carry the Paris 2024 Olympic flame during the torch relay in the build up to the Olympic Games.
by Bex Foot, RS Sailing
Posted 17 Apr 16:25 BST
Wayfarer Inlands at Datchet Water
Wayfarer Inlands at Datchet Water
Part of the Craftinsure National Circuit
The UK Wayfarer Association National Circuit, kindly supported by our title sponsor Craftinsure with additional support by Allen Brothers, Hartley Boats and McNamara Sails, made a welcome comeback after a winter hibernation at the Inlands.
by Sam Pygall
Posted 17 Apr 16:06 BST
RS Elite Class welcomes Zhik as sponsor
RS Elite Class welcomes Zhik as sponsor
For flagship events such as the Nationals at the Royal Southern YC
The RS Elite Association is thrilled to announce its partnership with Zhik, sailing's most innovative clothing brand, for two flagship events in 2024.
by Debbie Jarvis
Posted 17 Apr 15:59 BST
Who better than a J owner to talk about a J?
Who better than a J owner to talk about a J?
Chatting with Denis R., currently the owner of a J/99 and soon to be of a J/112E
We asked some questions to Denis R., currently the owner of a J/99 and soon to be of a J/112E. He shares his feelings about why he chose the J/99 and why he is staying in the family with his next boat, the J/112E.
by J Composites
Posted 17 Apr 14:30 BST
The Globe40 bound for Valparaiso
The Globe40 bound for Valparaiso
Adding the stopover in Chile to its provisional schedule
After several months of exchanges and a recent week on site, the GLOBE40 is thrilled to add a stopover in Valparaiso in Chile to its provisional schedule.
by Sirius Events
Posted 17 Apr 14:09 BST
ITCA GBR NS3 Inlands at Grafham Water
ITCA GBR NS3 Inlands at Grafham Water
112 sailors take part across the two fleets
112 Topper 5.3 and 24 Topper 4.2s were welcomed to Grafham Water SC by very helpful parking attendants, excellent caterers and a strangely dry and a good wind forecast.
by Thomas Semmens
Posted 17 Apr 13:46 BST
J/70 Grand Slam opener
J/70 Grand Slam opener
World and European Champions to do battle
The first of the 2024 J/70 Grand Slam series events takes place on the Solent over the weekend of April 20/21, run from Cowes by the Royal Thames Yacht Club. With about 20 entries, competition will be stiff for the podium slots.
by J70 Class Association
Posted 17 Apr 13:33 BST
Hyde Sails Release New Squib Designs
Hyde Sails Release New Squib Designs
The new designs allow both the jib and mainsail to be sheeted closer to the centreline
Hyde Sails have achieved many successful years with the current sail designs which have had continual updates and small changes on the way to numerous Championship victories over the past decade.
by Ben McGrane
Posted 17 Apr 11:28 BST
Brits set for Youth Sailing Worlds 2024
Brits set for Youth Sailing Worlds 2024
Lake Garda awaits for newly selected British Youth Sailing talents
Fourteen of the nation's top young sailing talents have now been confirmed to represent Great Britain at the Youth Sailing World Championships in Lake Garda, Italy.
by RYA Press Office
Posted 17 Apr 11:08 BST
The Ocean Race joins world leaders in Athens
The Ocean Race joins world leaders in Athens
Nature's Baton and the Relay4Nature connect at Our Ocean Conference
The Ocean Race joined world leaders at the Our Ocean Conference 2024 at the Stavros Niarchos Foundation Cultural Center (SNFCC) in Athens, Greece on Tuesday, who had gathered to advance measures to protect and restore ocean health.
by The Ocean Race
Posted 17 Apr 10:51 BST
Draycote sailors praised at Rugby Sports Awards
Draycote sailors praised at Rugby Sports Awards
Including Jess Powell winning Rugby Young Sportsperson of the Year Award
The Royal Yachting Association has long been encouraging sailing clubs to diversify their offering and it is perhaps not surprising that the current RYA Club of the Year, Draycote Water Sailing Club, has been praised in this regard.
by Jeremy Atkins
Posted 17 Apr 10:45 BST
GP14 Venetian Trophy at Fishers Green
GP14 Venetian Trophy at Fishers Green
Relocated event as the Welsh Harp Reservoir remains drained for repairs
On the 13th April, Fishers Green SC held the GP14 Venetian Trophy on behalf of the Welsh Harp Sailing Club while the Welsh Harp Reservoir remains drained for repairs.
by Godfrey Clark
Posted 17 Apr 09:56 BST
Keelboat Endeavour this weekend in Burnham
Keelboat Endeavour this weekend in Burnham
Building on a highly successful inaugural event last year
This weekend sees the return of the Keelboat Endeavour event at the Royal Corinthian Yacht Club in Burnham in Crouch, Essex.
by Nick Milton
Posted 17 Apr 09:10 BST
RIB accessories, safety equipment to have on board
When embarking on a boating adventure, you want to ensure that your RIB (Rigid Inflatable Boat) is equipped with essential accessories and safety equipment.
The price of heritage
The meeting in question took place down at the National Maritime Museum at Falmouth and saw the 1968 Flying Dutchman Gold Medal winning trio of Rodney Pattisson, Iain MacDonald-Smith and their boat Supercalifragilisticexpialidocious brought back together.
Find out where Rooster are heading this summer
Rooster have an exciting jam packed summer ahead in the UK with their mobile van shop heading to local events within the reach of Rooster HQ, giving the chance to meet some of you face to face and have a chat.
AC75 launching season
Love 'em or hate 'em, the current America's Cup yachts certainly represent the cutting-edge of foiling and are the fastest windward-leeward sailing machines on water.
Trust A+T: Best in Class
Hugh Agnew recently sailed with SY Adela under Captain Greg Perkins in the Antigua Superyacht Challenge. They went on to win the Gosnell's Trophy - a great result.
All Hands on Deck at sailing clubs
The Royal National Lifeboat Institution (RNLI) is marking 200 years of saving lives at sea in 2024, and the charity is inviting sailing clubs to celebrate with them.
New Allen Topper Race Packs
The six packs have been developed in collaboration with a handful of top sailors from the Topper class over the last few seasons and the result is a selection of high-performance, easy-to-install packs which will help elevate your boat's performance.
America's Cup and SailGP merge designs
In negotiations reminiscent of the PGA and LIV golf, an agreement has been come to by the America's Cup and SailGP to merge the design of the yachts used on the two high-profile circuits.
More flexible? More durable? More comfortable?
Our Next Gen FlexForce wetsuit tops and long johns offer the ultimate in versatility, comfort, durability and stretch.
Thirteen from Fourteen
Not races in a sprint series. We're talking years! Yes. That's over a decade. Bruce McCracken's Beneteau First 45, Ikon, has just won Division One of the Range Series on Melbourne's Port Phillip to amass this most brilliant of achievements.
Who better than a J owner to talk about a J?
We asked some questions to Denis R., currently the owner of a J/99 and soon to be of a J/112E. He shares his feelings about why he chose the J/99 and why he is staying in the family with his next boat, the J/112E.
Sailing Chandlery's Founder Andrew Dowley
The business has gone from strength to strength, but never moved away from its ethos of getting sailing gear to the customer as fast as possible.
Hyde Sails Release New Squib Designs
Hyde Sails have achieved many successful years with the current sail designs which have had continual updates and small changes on the way to numerous Championship victories over the past decade.
Shaking off the rust
While I had sailed a couple of times already this year, Sunday was what I'd count as the start of my 'sailing season'. It's been a pretty grim February in the UK so the days getting longer and a bit drier is welcome.
Hiking Performance Guaranteed
Zhik has a long history of collaborating with the world's best dinghy sailors to create world-renowned hiking products. The all-new hiking range combines this wealth of experience to create hiking suits and pads that enable you to hike harder for longer.
Remembering the early days of sailing races on TV
Do you remember when certain classes managed to make the breakthrough into television coverage, and have a whole series filmed, not just appear briefly on a single show?