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 Lords of Tram Big Air Kite World Cup France day 2 Lords of Tram Big Air Kite World Cup France day 2 Finals day is on! The Tramontana wind is pumping and today we will completing the competition in both the men's and women's divisions. So, sit back, tune in and enjoy the action. by GKA Kite World Tour Posted 17 Apr 08:53 BST Merlin Rocket at Bartley Merlin Rocket at Bartley Silver Tiller Round 2, HD Sails Midland Circuit, Classic and Vintage event This was the second Silver Tiller and the third HD Sails Midland Circuit, Classic and Vintage event in the series. by George Bender Posted 17 Apr 07:22 BST Bowmoor Phantom Open Bowmoor Phantom Open 17-strong strong fleet races on Saturday On 13th April 2024, Bowmoor Sailing Club greeted a 17-strong Phantom fleet to start the midlands first open meeting of the year. by Ben Dancer Posted 17 Apr 06:48 BST America's Cup: Swiss launch a beauty of detail America's Cup: Swiss launch a beauty of detail Alinghi Red Bull Racing family came together to celebrate the first launch and another milestone Today was the official launch at the Swiss team's beautiful base in the heart of the Port Vell with Chiara Bertarelli, daughter of Ernesto, cracking the bottle on the foredeck and naming their new AC75 challenger. by Magnus Wheatley, America's Cup Media Posted 17 Apr 05:59 BST Maiden does it again in Mcintyre Ocean Globe Maiden does it again in Mcintyre Ocean Globe Whitbread history comes full circle with Maiden's triumphant return home to the UK! Whitbread history comes full circle with maiden's triumphant return home to UK! by Ocean Globe Race Posted 16 Apr 21:20 BST Hiking Performance Guaranteed Hiking Performance Guaranteed All New Zhik Hikers and PowerPads 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. by Zhik Posted 16 Apr 20:00 BST Linger nearing A Coruña at Global Solo Challenge Linger nearing A Coruña at Global Solo Challenge Less than 600 miles away from A Coruna David Linger is less than 600 miles away from A Coruna, the weather forecast shows he will be facing headwinds all the way to the finish. by Marco Nannini / Global Solo Challenge Posted 16 Apr 19:14 BST America's Cup Hall of Fame announces new inductees America's Cup Hall of Fame announces new inductees Josh Belsky, Bob Fisher, Kevin Shoebridge and Juan Vila to be honored The Herreshoff Marine Museum / America's Cup Hall of Fame welcomes Josh Belsky, Bob Fisher, Kevin Shoebridge and Juan Vila as Class of 2024 inductees of the America's Cup Hall of Fame. by Herreshoff Marine Museum Posted 16 Apr 16:39 BST Ancasta presents its diverse fleet Ancasta presents its diverse fleet At all the key boat shows this Spring As the boating community eagerly gears up for the season ahead, the team at Ancasta has an impressive itinerary and line-up for upcoming shows and events across the UK and Europe. by Ancasta Posted 16 Apr 15:08 BST Royal Corinthian YC Super Saturday Series Preview Royal Corinthian YC Super Saturday Series Preview First race this weekend in Burnham on Crouch The Royal Corinthian Yacht Club summer Saturday series, the Super Saturday, is set to start this weekend, 20th of April, with a warning signal set for 10:00. by Petru Balau Posted 16 Apr 13:51 BST Queen Mary Sailing Club Spring Series Week 6 Queen Mary Sailing Club Spring Series Week 6 Marcus Bird returns to take two bullets The QM Spring Series is now half way through and Marcus Bird returns to take 2 bullets in a display for extraordinary light wind lake racing - what did he get up to on his holiday? by Marcus Bird Posted 16 Apr 12:32 BST Sailing Chandlery RS400 Southern Tour Round 2 Sailing Chandlery RS400 Southern Tour Round 2 Bristol Corinthian Yacht Club hosts the fleet over the weekend Bristol Corinthian Yacht Club hosted the RS400's over the weekend of the 13th-14th April for the second event of the Southern Tour, sponsored by Sailing Chandlery. by Mick Whitmore Posted 16 Apr 11:40 BST Noble Marine Moth Sprint GP at Queen Mary Noble Marine Moth Sprint GP at Queen Mary Perfect conditions for 8 sprint races on Saturday 15-20 knots, 18-degrees and sunshine greeted the Moth fleet, promising a day of champagne sailing conditions. The sprint format was set out in the briefing; 8 races of 10-15 minutes back-to-back. by Joe Adams Posted 16 Apr 11:24 BST Freestyle Pro Tour Vieste preview Freestyle Pro Tour Vieste preview Set to make history once again The biggest Freestyle Pro Tour event of the year is just one month away! The world's best freestyle windsurfers will travel to Vieste in Italy for the fourth edition of the FPT Vieste. by Freestyle Pro Tour Posted 16 Apr 10:29 BST North Sails Solo Spring Championship North Sails Solo Spring Championship Charlie Cumbley stays just ahead of Oliver Davenport King George SC welcomed 28 eager competitors and though the number of entrants was lower than previous years, the quality and depth of talent was so impressive that the 227 mile journey to cover this event was a no brainer. by Will Loy Posted 16 Apr 09:58 BST Merlin Rocket Allen SE Series Round 2 Merlin Rocket Allen SE Series Round 2 Eight visitors join the growing local fleet at Broadwater Saturday 13th April saw a growing local fleet of Merlin Rockets at Broadwater Sailing Club joined by eight visiting boats for Round 2 of the Allen SE Series, this, the first time in over 40 years the class has visited the club. by James Goodfellow Posted 16 Apr 08:47 BST Harken to sponsor RS Sprints Regatta Harken to sponsor RS Sprints Regatta Five RS classes to race at Rutland this weekend To celebrate the start of a superb year of racing five RS classes are invited to the Harken RS Sprints Regatta hosted by the RS Class Association and Rutland Sailing Club 20th to 21st April 2024. by RS Class Association Posted 16 Apr 07:26 BST 2nd Musto ISORA Welsh Coastal Race at Pwllheli 2nd Musto ISORA Welsh Coastal Race at Pwllheli Difficult to see any of the boats from onshore in the miserable weather Saturday saw the 2nd of the Musto ISORA Welsh coastal races. As always, boats are tracked using YellowBrick trackers - just as well as it was difficult to see any of the boats from onshore in the miserable weather. by Vicky Cox Posted 16 Apr 07:11 BST Lords of Tram Big Air Kite World Cup France day 1 Lords of Tram Big Air Kite World Cup France day 1 The top 24 men and 12 women are prepared and ready to kick-off this event The time has come and the action is officially ON! Tune in live and watch all of the BIG AIR action live from Barcarés, France. by GKA Kite World Tour Posted 16 Apr 06:53 BST Two more finishers in Mcintyre OGR Two more finishers in Mcintyre OGR Spirit of Helsinki and Neptune cross the Squadron line Spirit of Helsinki (Finland) and Neptune (France) across the Line in McIntyre Ocean Globe. Maiden ETA 17:00 16th April - Can they grab Overall Race IRC Gold? by Ocean Globe Race Posted 16 Apr 03:50 BST AC75 launching season AC75 launching season Love 'em or hate 'em, the current America's Cup yachts represent the cutting-edge of foiling 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. by Mark Jardine Posted 15 Apr 20:00 BST SCYC to host British Dragon Edinburgh Cup SCYC to host British Dragon Edinburgh Cup The fleet return to the waters of North Wales in July The 76th Edinburgh Cup, the annual British Dragon nationals and Northern championship will be hosted by the South Caernarvonshire Yacht Club which is celebrating its centenary year. by Emma York Posted 15 Apr 19:35 BST