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Last Chance Regatta at Hyères Day 3
Grael quest for Olympic place is in the family tradition
© Sailing Energy / World Sailing
Maiden wins McIntyre Ocean Globe
Taking first in IRC against a 14-strong fleet
© OGR2023 / Aida Valceanu
Keelboat Endeavour at Burnham
Ben McGrane, representing the Flying Fifteens, wins the title
© Petru Balau Sports Photography / sports.hub47.com
Rooster RS Tera Start of Seasons
The largest ever fleet for the event at Rutland
© Steve Angell, Luke Bradley, Jamie Wilson, James Sainsbury
INEOS Britannia reveal new AC75
The first time the AC75 had been in full public view
© Cameron Gregory
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
Save BIG on Zhik Superwarm at CoastWaterSports
Last opportunity to bag great savings on the outgoing Zhik Superwarm before it sells out.
'Fine Lines' Top Ten part 2
Day 2 and another in the collection of boat pictures that celebrate everything that is gorgeous about our sport.
Musto Marina Collection: Inspired by the coast
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.
'Fine Lines' Top Ten part 1
As well as all of the other key events happening this summer, 2024 also happens to be the centenary of master boatbuilder Jack Chippendale.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
More flexible? More durable? More comfortable?
Our Next Gen FlexForce wetsuit tops and long johns offer the ultimate in versatility, comfort, durability and stretch.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.