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49er/49erFX Europeans & Nacra 17 Worlds Day 1
British and Italian teams take early lead in La Grand Motte
© YCGM / Didier Hillaire
Yoann Richomme wins The Transat CIC
IMOCA Paprec Arkéa first to arrive into New York
© Yann Riou / polaRYSE / IMOCA
Hyde Sails Squib Gold Cup
Two days of perfect sailing conditions in Burnham
© Petru Balau Sports Photography / sports.hub47.com
Apex Group Bermuda Sail Grand Prix
Spain one step closer to Season 4 Grand Final
© Felix Diemer for SailGP
EurILCA Europa Cup Italy at Punta Ala
553 sailors on the Gulf of Follonica
© Nicola Damonte / Centro Velico Punta Ala
America's Cup: New 'Patriot' has her first sail
America's Cup: New 'Patriot' has her first sail
Team members and their families gathered at their Barcelona team base for the christening ceremony
A landmark day unfolded for NYYC American Magic on Tuesday morning, May 7th, as Boat 3, "Patriot", embarked on its inaugural sail.
by American Magic Media
Posted 8 May 02:34 BST
America's Cup: American Magic splash and sail
America's Cup: American Magic splash and sail
American Magic sailed Tuesday revealing an interesting deck layout including aft facing cyclors
American Magic rolled out their new AC75 at 5.45am on Tuesday, with the first set of slightly asymmetric race foils, rudder and rig all in place and revealing an interesting deck layout putting the helms and trimmers side by side and well forward.
by Americas Cup Media
Posted 8 May 01:11 BST
49er & 49er FX Europeans & Nacra 17 Worlds Day 1
49er & 49er FX Europeans & Nacra 17 Worlds Day 1
British seize early 49er lead, Italy lead in the 49er FX and Nacra 17 classes at La Grand Motte
British teams took the lead on both sides of the qualifying draw at the 49er European Championship on day one of the competition.
by 49er and Nacra 17 Sailing
Posted 7 May 20:02 BST
Contessa 32 Class Association 2024 Season
Contessa 32 Class Association 2024 Season
Congregating again on race courses, marinas and, inevitably, pontoon parties
As May dawns and the seemingly incessant rain finally starts giving way to some teasing rays of sunshine, Contessa 32's are now congregating again on racecourses, marinas and, inevitably, pontoon parties along the south coast and elsewhere.
by Ben Price
Posted 7 May 18:20 BST
Fishers Green ILCA Open
Fishers Green ILCA Open
Sailors from 7 different clubs for Sailingfast UKLA Thames Valley Series event
Fishers Green Sailing Club held their annual ILCA open meeting on 4th May which is part of the Sailingfast UKLA Thames Valley Series.
by Godfrey Clark
Posted 7 May 18:05 BST
Bellino wins RORC Myth of Malham Race
Bellino wins RORC Myth of Malham Race
NMD 54 Teasing Machine blasted round the 235 mile course to take line honours
The overall winner of RORC Myth of Malham Race, after IRC time correction, was Rob Craigie's Sun Fast 3600 Bellino, racing Two-Handed with RORC Commodore Deb Fish.
by Rupert Holmes / RORC
Posted 7 May 17:49 BST
One more storm, two more oceans
One more storm, two more oceans
For the Global Solo Challenge 2023-2024
Louis Robein is the last competitor in the Global Solo Challenge 2023-2024 who is still at sea, we have all followed his resilience and determination as he faced trials and tribulations in his epic voyage.
by Marco Nannini / Global Solo Challenge
Posted 7 May 17:37 BST
RS Venture Inclusive Swiss Cup
RS Venture Inclusive Swiss Cup
Racing from the Abériaux harbour in Prangins on the shore of Lake Geneva
The first International Invitational RS Venture Regatta in Switzerland has successfully concluded. The event, which took place from the Abériaux harbour in Prangins on the shore of Lake Geneva featured a fleet of 8 RS Venture Connect sailboats.
by Dan Jaspers
Posted 7 May 15:44 BST
2024 YachtsandYachting.com Racing Series Round 3
2024 YachtsandYachting.com Racing Series Round 3
Some close racing in strong tides for the five yachts on the eastern Solent
Five Sunsail 41 yachts entered Round 3 of the YachtsandYachting.com Race Series organised by Prometheus Sailing over the weekend of May 4/5th in the Eastern Solent with seven races sailed, a mixture of windward/leeward and round the cans courses.
by Terry Hunt
Posted 7 May 15:27 BST
Mirror Northerns at Bass
Mirror Northerns at Bass
Visitors from as far as Reading
Bassenthwaite Sailing Club welcomed visitors from as far as Reading for the 2024 Mirror Northern Area Championship, sponsored by Winder Boats.
by Bass Press
Posted 7 May 15:18 BST
Northampton Sailing Club Open Day
Northampton Sailing Club Open Day
To be held on 18th May 2024
Northampton Sailing Club is holding an open day for anyone interested in water sports so they can find out what the club has to offer. The open day will take place from 11.00am - 4pm on Saturday 18th May 2024 at Pitsford Reservoir.
by Clare Butterfield
Posted 7 May 14:24 BST
Early Bird Discount for Ramsgate Week closes soon
Early Bird Discount for Ramsgate Week closes soon
Get your entry in for the friendly regatta!
Advance notice that the Early Bird Discount for Ramsgate Week 2024 is due to close at the end of May. Widely known as the friendly regatta, the event takes place in August from 11-16th, making it a great event to bring your families along to enjoy.
by Karen Cox
Posted 7 May 14:13 BST
Sailing Chandlery RS400 Southern Tour at Salcombe
Sailing Chandlery RS400 Southern Tour at Salcombe
Double Olympic Silver Medalist Ian Walker emerges victorious
12 RS400's enter 'The Bag' at Salcombe. Double Olympic Silver Medalist Ian Walker emerges victorious. Some probably never came out.
by Paul Smalley
Posted 7 May 12:58 BST
2024 Channel Island Dinghy Masters
2024 Channel Island Dinghy Masters
Racing from St Peter Port, Guernsey
Saturday saw the fleet leave St Peter Port Harbour under sunny skies and enjoy the gentle Southeasterly out to a race area that was sited between picturesque Herm and Guernsey's East Coast.
by Andrew Hunt
Posted 7 May 12:52 BST
Richard Mille Cup returns
Richard Mille Cup returns
starting in Falmouth, Cornwall, on June 2 and ending in Le Havre, France on June 15
Richard Mille's spectacular photo gallery of its inaugural classic superyacht regatta last summer celebrates the return of the prestigious Cup event starting in Falmouth, Cornwall, on June 2 and ending in Le Havre, France, on June 15.
by Louise Midgley
Posted 7 May 11:56 BST
Phantoms at Stone
Phantoms at Stone
20 helms compete in the National Super Series
I've managed to drag myself out of the snug at my local, "The Muzzle & Leash" next to the adult shop opposite Walthamstow dogs after a bank holiday away with no boats, to report on the Phantom Super Series event at Stone.
by Mark Spruce
Posted 7 May 11:45 BST
Round the Island Race Live Stage Leaderboard
Round the Island Race Live Stage Leaderboard
A new feature for the 2024 race!
This year, competitors in the IRC or ISCRS (Island Sailing Club Rating System) fleets will be able to access a new LIVE Stage Leaderboard, which will show the boat's fleet position on handicap after each of the main race stages.
by Round the Island Race
Posted 7 May 11:10 BST
Christchurch SC 150th Anniversary Challenge Trophy
Christchurch SC 150th Anniversary Challenge Trophy
Fleet of 34 race inside the harbour on a square course
This year Christchurch Sailing Club is celebrating its 150th year, many celebrations are planned throughout the year. Sunday however was all about who would win the Challenge Trophy.
by Simon Percival
Posted 7 May 09:25 BST
Sam Davies third in The Transat CIC
Sam Davies third in The Transat CIC
British sailor completes an international IMOCA podium in the race
An exhausted but delighted Sam Davies sailed her Initiatives Coeur across the finish line of the Transat CIC at 20:11:37hrs local time NYC (00:11:37 hrs UTC) to take a well earned third place on the legendary solo race across the North Atlantic.
by The Transat CIC
Posted 7 May 05:44 BST
Boris Herrmann second in The Transat CIC
Boris Herrmann second in The Transat CIC
Career best for the German skipper of Malizia - Seaexplorer
Germany's Boris Herrmann sailed to the best result of his 14 year IMOCA ocean racing career so far when he finished in second place on The Transat CIC on Sunday.
by The Transat CIC
Posted 7 May 00:31 BST
2024 Star Worlds comes to San Diego this September
2024 Star Worlds comes to San Diego this September
SDYC has previously hosted the regatta eight times
San Diego Yacht Club (SDYC) is excited to invite members of the International Star Class to compete at the Star World Championship in San Diego, CA with racing from September 8-13, 2024.
by San Diego Yacht Club
Posted 6 May 23:01 BST
Pre-eminence
Pre-eminence
Not too hard to work out that I am unabashedly Australian
Not too hard to work out that I am unabashedly Australian. Hope everyone is as proud of their country, as I am. Most folk I know seem to be.
by John Curnow, Sail-World.com AUS Editor
Posted 6 May 23:00 BST
49er & 49erFX Europeans Preview
49er & 49erFX Europeans Preview
Fischer & Pequin looking for a good result on home waters
The 49er and 49erFX European Championships, along with the Nacra 17 World Championship are about to start in La Grande Motte in the South of France, with sailors looking to make the most of the final major test before this summer's Olympic Games.
by Andy Rice, 49er & Nacra 17 Sailing
Posted 6 May 22:08 BST
Yoann Richomme wins The Transat CIC
Yoann Richomme wins The Transat CIC
IMOCA Paprec Arkéa first to arrive into New York
French skipper Yoann Richomme made it two back-to-back solo Transatlantic wins today when he brought his PAPREC ARKÉA across the finish line first on the historic Transat CIC race across the North Atlantic from Lorient in Brittany to New York.
by The Transat CIC
Posted 6 May 21:00 BST
SWSC - Another Sailing Club in trouble
SWSC - Another Sailing Club in trouble
Can you help South Windermere Sailing Club?
Y&Y readers may remember from 2018 when South Windermere Sailing Club's old 1960's clubhouse was demolished to make way for the new National Trust 'Active Base' facility at Fell Foot.
by Mark Fearnley
Posted 6 May 20:27 BST
Redwing Quail Trophy & One-Design Woodroffe Bowl
Redwing Quail Trophy & One-Design Woodroffe Bowl
Early starts for the Bembridge Keelboats over the early May Bank Holiday
Although the tides required early starts (09:30/09:40), the weather, certainly on Saturday provided some great sailing for both the Redwings and One-Designs; the former their first weekend of the new season and a continuation of the latter's season.
by Mike Samuelson
Posted 6 May 18:38 BST
Newport, Rhode Island here we come!
Newport, Rhode Island here we come!
Excitement and anticipation are already high among 52 Super Series owners and crews
A precious cargo of ten 52 Super Series representing seven different nations left Palma today heading across the Atlantic bound for the USA's sailing epicentre, Newport, Rhode Island.
by 52 Super Series
Posted 6 May 18:04 BST
La Grande Motte International Regatta 2024 preview
La Grande Motte International Regatta 2024 preview
Could the young Italians steal Olympic thunder this week?
The Nacra 17 World Championship along with the 49er and 49erFX European Championships is about to start in La Grande Motte in the South of France, with sailors looking to make the most of the final major test before this summer's Olympic Games.
by Andy Rice
Posted 6 May 18:02 BST
Herrmann using his experience from The Ocean Race
Herrmann using his experience from The Ocean Race
Climbing to second place in The Transat CIC
All that experience in last year's The Ocean Race is paying off for the German Malizia-Seaexplorer skipper, Boris Herrmann, who has climbed to second place in The Transat CIC with just over 100 nautical miles to sail.
by Ed Gorman / IMOCA Globe Series
Posted 6 May 16:35 BST
RS200s at Ullswater
RS200s at Ullswater
Sailing Chandlery Northern Tour at the Daffodil Regatta
After a hotly contested weekend of sailing, the 2024 RS200 Northern Champs crown returns to Scotland as Brendan Lynch and Ellen Clarke reign victorious as the Sailing Chandlery Northern Tour kicked off with a bang!
by Ben Teague
Posted 6 May 15:31 BST
Bucket & Spade Cup at Sheringham Boating Lake
Bucket & Spade Cup at Sheringham Boating Lake
Huntingdon Radio Yacht Club go to the seaside
Our regular waters being unavailable as there was a large classic dinghy open meeting, we decided to have an awayday to the seaside, this was some time in the planning and ended up with motorhomes, caravans, Airbnb and B&Bs being deployed.
by Andy Start
Posted 6 May 15:13 BST
Hyde Sails Squib Gold Cup 2024
Hyde Sails Squib Gold Cup 2024
Two days of perfect sailing conditions in Burnham
The Hyde Sails Squib Gold Cup 2024, hosted by Royal Corinthian Yacht Club, over the weekend of 4th and 5th of May was won by Jack Grogan and Chris Agar, sailing on Helmut Shoing II, 105.
by Petru Balau
Posted 6 May 14:55 BST
Emirates GBR SailGP Team 'frustrated'
Emirates GBR SailGP Team 'frustrated'
Finishing in 8th place at the Apex Group Bermuda Sail Grand Prix
The Emirates Great Britain SailGP Team is "frustrated" with the result of the Apex Group Bermuda Sail Grand Prix, Driver Giles Scott said. The British crew finished the event in eighth place after struggling to get off the start line in good positions.
by Emirates GBR SailGP Team
Posted 6 May 14:51 BST
Open Category for RS Venture Connect Worlds
Open Category for RS Venture Connect Worlds
Designed for participation by all, including non-disabled teams
"The sport of sailing should be available to anyone, anywhere and on an equal playing field for all participants."
by Bex Foot
Posted 6 May 14:39 BST
IOM Worlds 2024 set to make waves in Gladstone
IOM Worlds 2024 set to make waves in Gladstone
A truly global event has achieved a significant milestone by filling its entry list
The International One Metre (IOM) World Championships 2024, a truly global event, has achieved a significant milestone by filling its entry list with 76 skippers worldwide.
by IOM Worlds
Posted 6 May 14:23 BST
John Broughton European Snipe Cup is going home!
John Broughton European Snipe Cup is going home!
Snipe European Cup to be held at Stone Sailing Club in August
One of the founders of the European Snipe Cup was John Broughton. He was SCIRA European Secretary during the 1970s and early 80s and was a life-long member of Stone SC. The European Cup began in 1977 and is held on alternate years to the Europeans.
by Sue Roberts
Posted 6 May 10:51 BST
Blaze Eastern Championship
Blaze Eastern Championship
Costa-del-Sheppey shines
It wasn't easy, but the nimble Blaze Class Chairman Charlie Matthrews pulled off some superb sailing, chased by local, Russell Wheeler and London-based Douglas Clow, who seemed to be swapping places left, right and centre.
by Lee Marriott
Posted 6 May 06:15 BST
EurILCA Europa Cup Italy at Punta Ala
EurILCA Europa Cup Italy at Punta Ala
Four days of international sailing for 553 sailors on the Gulf of Follonica
The event saw 553 sailors from 29 different nations lining the shores of Maremma, predominantly young athletes aged 14 and up, all eager to launch their ILCA class boats into the beautiful Tuscan sea of the Gulf of Follonica.
by Centro Velico Punta Ala
Posted 6 May 06:02 BST
Apex Group Bermuda Sail Grand Prix overall
Apex Group Bermuda Sail Grand Prix overall
Diego Botin's Spain gets one step closer to Season 4 Grand Final
Diego Botin's Los Gallos got the better of two of the leagues heavyweights - Australia and New Zealand - in a tense three-boat final at the Apex Group Bermuda Sail Grand Prix to win its second SailGP event of Season 4.
by SailGP
Posted 6 May 00:29 BST
ORC DH European Champions celebrated in Caorle
ORC DH European Champions celebrated in Caorle
The 2nd edition crowned three new champions among 29 entries from four nations
The 2nd edition of the annual ORC DH European Championship crowned three new champions among 29 entries from four nations today after a 195-mile offshore race completed in the northern Adriatic Sea.
by Offshore Racing Congress
Posted 5 May 22:57 BST
Galateia and V go to the wire at 20th PalmaVela
Galateia and V go to the wire at 20th PalmaVela
Three of the five maxis won races under IRC corrected time
The maxis competing over the last 4 days in inshore and coastal racing at the Real Club Nautico de Palma's PalmaVela may have been a diverse five, ranging from the 143ft/43.6m J Class Svea to the Wally 80 Rose, but their competition was the closest
by James Boyd / International Maxi Association
Posted 5 May 21:58 BST
SailGP: Spain wins Final in Bermuda
SailGP: Spain wins Final in Bermuda
Smart tactical decisions by Spain held off a mid-race comeback by the Kiwi crew
Diego Botin's young Spanish team executed flawless tactical decision-making to head off New Zealand and Australia season, in the three-boat winner takes all Final sailed on Bermuda's Great Sound.
by SailGP Media
Posted 5 May 20:29 BST
Back in Stock: Henri-Lloyd Elite Jacket and Hi-Fit
Back in Stock: Henri-Lloyd Elite Jacket and Hi-Fit
Excels in extended conditions, crafted for year-round performance
Born from 7 decades of know-how and engineered from ultra-reliable and incredibly durable 3-layer DRI PRO Fabric. The Elite Series has been built for sailing pros and enthusiasts and it excels in extended conditions, crafted for year-round performance.
by Henri-Lloyd
Posted 5 May 20:00 BST
20th PalmaVela Overall
20th PalmaVela Overall
Galateia win again at PalmaVela… but only just
David Leuschen and Chris Flowers' Wallycento Galateia won the Maxi class at PalmaVela for the third time in a row today in light winds on Palma Bay. Whilst last year's triumph was something of a whitewash, this time they were made to work all the way.
by PalmaVela
Posted 5 May 19:28 BST
The Transat CIC Day 8
The Transat CIC Day 8
Richomme still on course for Transatlantic double
While the IMOCA race leader Yoann Richomme (PAPREC ARKÉA) was still making more than 20 kts this afternoon, a nerve racking slow down is still expected for the final miles to the finish of the Transat CIC solo race from Lorient to New York.
by The Transat CIC
Posted 5 May 19:02 BST
Royal Lymington YC Youth Week 2024 Preview
Royal Lymington YC Youth Week 2024 Preview
Four-day event taking place in August
Save the date from Monday 19th August to Thursday 22nd August 2024, for an unforgettable four-day event packed with excitement, sailing and fun as the Royal Lymington Yacht Club proudly presents their much-anticipated 2024 Youth Week.
by Royal Lymington Yacht Club
Posted 5 May 14:47 BST
The oldest footage of 505 racing
The oldest footage of 505 racing
A look back into our video archive
We delve into the past, and round-up all videos which show sailing in the 5o5 class of dinghy.
by Magnus Smith
Posted 5 May 12:00 BST
Musto Skiffs at the Stokes Bay Skiff Open
Musto Skiffs at the Stokes Bay Skiff Open
Beautiful sunshine and breeze, albeit Baltic Northerlies
Stokes Bay Sailing Club greeted us with beautiful sunshine and breeze, albeit Baltic Northerlies.
by Andy Tarboton
Posted 5 May 11:38 BST
Back in Stock: Henri-Lloyd Elite Jacket and Hi-Fit
Born from 7 decades of know-how and engineered from ultra-reliable and incredibly durable 3-layer DRI PRO Fabric. The Elite Series has been built for sailing pros and enthusiasts and it excels in extended conditions, crafted for year-round performance.
Pre-eminence
Not too hard to work out that I am unabashedly Australian. Hope everyone is as proud of their country, as I am. Most folk I know seem to be.
Rooster Warehouse Clearance Event
Taking place Friday 3rd May and Friday 10th May. Including ex-display, samples, factory seconds, excess stock, chandlery.
The oldest footage of 505 racing
We delve into the past, and round-up all videos which show sailing in the 5o5 class of dinghy.
Bank Holiday Weekend Discount at Sailing Chandlery
Take advantage of an additional saving at Sailing Chandlery this bank holiday weekend.
'Fine Lines' Top Ten part 10
This, the tenth and final Fine Lines in this series ends up with a real example of what the thinking is all about, that near perfect fusion of style and function. Plus a more detailed look at Jack's life and his boats.
Rooster partners with UK J/70 class
Rooster®, a leading name in sailing apparel and accessories, is thrilled to announce its strategic partnership with the UK J/70 Class, marking a significant milestone in the realm of competitive sailing.
Good old Gilmac
For my 60th birthday my wife decided to buy me a Flying Fifteen which she had seen advertised on the internet. 'Gilmac' was built in Jack Chippendale's yard and coincidentally came into the world the same year as me, in 1961.
Zhik kits out Australia's Olympic sailors
When Australia's 12 Olympic sailors take to the waters of Marseille in July this year, they'll wear the industry's first high-performance, neoprene-free wetsuits created by Sydney sailing apparel company Zhik.
Grabbing chances with both hands
There's been no getting away from the fact that it's been a pretty miserable start to 2024 weather-wise in the UK. February saw record rainfall (yes, I know we're famed for our rain over here), it's been seriously windy and generally chilly.
Henri-Lloyd New Arrival: Dri Fast Polo
Created by Henri-Lloyd 30 years ago, the DRI FAST Polo has become an industry staple. Clean and smart, the DRI FAST Polo is an extremely comfortable, quick drying polo, with added UV protection.
worldmarine.media news update
News from The Transat CIC from Lorient to New York, the 59th Congressional Cup where Chris Poole and Ian Williams contested the final and the Last Chance Regatta, where the final qualifiers for Paris 2024 were decided.
New Vaikobi lifestyle apparel collection
The NEW Vaikobi lifestyle apparel collection will be your go to for everything off the water.
worldmarine.media news PILOT SHOW
Happy to launch the worldmarine.media news pilot show! Many thanks to contributors MozzySails, Weir Wood Sailing Club, Crewsaver and UpWind by MerConcept, sponsored by 11th Hour Racing.
Easy Med Mooring with the GHOOK from Boatasy
We all know the sailing world is full of strange terminology, and we are about to introduce a new one – Boatasy GHOOK.
No result without resolve
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.