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49er/49erFX Europeans & Nacra 17 Worlds Day 4
Uruguay surges to the top of the 49ers
© YCGM / Didier Hillaire
Ambrogio Beccaria wins Class40 in Transat CIC
Italian sailor crosses finish line at 03:47:55 UTC Friday
© Polaryse
New 'Patriot' has her first sail
Christening at the NYYC American Magic base in Barcelona
© American Magic Media
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
Magic Marine sponsor RS Feva Worlds 2024
Magic Marine sponsor RS Feva Worlds 2024
Being held in the Netherlands at the end of July
Magic Marine, a prominent name in marine apparel and accessories, has announced its sponsorship of the RS Feva World Championships 2024 for the second year in a row.
by RS Sailing
Posted 11 May 10:01 BST
Marina Portoroz Melges 24 Regatta Day 1
Marina Portoroz Melges 24 Regatta Day 1
Peter Karrie' Nefeli shines
The opening day of the Marina Portoroz Melges 24 Regatta, the second event of the Melges 24 European Sailing Series 2024, proved to be a spectacular start for competitors, with enthusiastic comments from Peter Karrie, owner of Nefeli
by International Melges 24 Class Association
Posted 11 May 01:18 BST
470 Europeans at Cannes Day 4
470 Europeans at Cannes Day 4
Spain's Jordi Xammar and Nora Brugman top the rankings
Spain's Jordi Xammar and Nora Brugman top the rankings by six points from France's Camille LeCointre and Jeremie Mion. The British team of Martin Wrigley and Bettine Harris had a stellar day with a 2,1 scoreline to move up to third.
by International 470 Class Association
Posted 10 May 21:18 BST
44Cup Baiona Day 2
44Cup Baiona Day 2
Switzerland's day in the sun
History was made on the 44Cup today when, for the first time, a team representing land-locked Switzerland was top scoring boat of the day.
by 44Cup
Posted 10 May 19:29 BST
IOM Nationals at Poole
IOM Nationals at Poole
74 IOM sailors travelled from many UK clubs, plus visitors from foreign parts
74 IOM sailors travelled from many UK clubs, plus visitors from foreign parts including France, The Netherlands and Fleetwood.
by Richard Ledger & Nigel Barrow
Posted 10 May 19:23 BST
49er & 49er FX Europeans & Nacra 17 Worlds Day 4
49er & 49er FX Europeans & Nacra 17 Worlds Day 4
Uruguay surges to the top of the 49ers
Uruguay has never qualified a 49er to the Olympic Games. In fact across the whole history of the modern Olympics the South American nation has just won 10 medals, none yet in sailing.
by 49er and Nacra 17 Sailing
Posted 10 May 19:12 BST
Wayfarer Nationals at Paignton Preview
Wayfarer Nationals at Paignton Preview
A highly anticipated event promising to bring together some of the best sailors
The 2024 Wayfarer Nationals - sponsored by Craftinsure, Allen Brothers, Hartley Boats and McNamara Sails - will be held at Paignton Sailing Club over the 13-16th June.
by Sam Pygall
Posted 10 May 17:23 BST
Littlehampton kids' sailing centre crowdfunds
Littlehampton kids' sailing centre crowdfunds
To raise the last £10,000 needed to replace their crumbling 40-year-old tractor
A kids' sailing centre based on the seafront at Littlehampton has launched a crowdfunding campaign to help keep them afloat.
by Myrid Ramsay
Posted 10 May 16:30 BST
Miracle Northerns at Delph
Miracle Northerns at Delph
The joys of Miracle sailing and drifting!
With a forecast of minimal/zero wind on the Sunday, Race Officer Graham Clow made a change to the Sailing Instructions, moving the third race of the planned five race series from the Sunday to the Saturday.
by Martin Bathe
Posted 10 May 14:27 BST
Ambrogio Beccaria wins The Transat CIC in Class40
Ambrogio Beccaria wins The Transat CIC in Class40
Crossing the line of the historic race at 03:47:55 hrs this morning
Italy's Ambrogio Beccaria on his all Italian designed and built Musa 40 Alla Grande Pirelli added the hugely prestigious Transat CIC Class 40 title to his steadily growing collection of solo and short handed ocean racing honours this morning.
by The Transat CIC
Posted 10 May 09:19 BST
Is this the slipperiest AC75 boat in the fleet?
Is this the slipperiest AC75 boat in the fleet?
There's plenty to suggest American Magic's 'Patriot' is the most refined aerodynamic package so far
There's plenty to suggest that American Magic's AC75 'Patriot' is the most refined aerodynamic package so far and if that's the case the team's new machine could be the lowest drag Cup boat out there.
by Matt Sheahan
Posted 10 May 06:11 BST
Cherub Inlands at Grafham Water
Cherub Inlands at Grafham Water
A&E's first outing in her new water-hugging form
With some of the fleet busy strapping planks to their feet to fall down a mountain and others in sunnier climes seemingly spending a lot of their time swimming away from the nearest bar, some hardy souls arrived at Grafham Water Sailing Club.
by Dave Ching
Posted 10 May 06:05 BST
Marina Portoroz Melges 24 Regatta preview
Marina Portoroz Melges 24 Regatta preview
Melges 24 European Sailing Series event to set sail on Friday
It's that time of the year again when Portoroz beckons the international Melges 24 fleet as the Melges 24 European Sailing Series 2024 makes its next stop in this picturesque Slovenian coastal town.
by International Melges 24 Class Association
Posted 9 May 23:19 BST
The 5 Minute Warning
The 5 Minute Warning
Andy Rice & Matt Sheahan's 5min racing update
PlanetSail's Matt Sheahan catches up with Sailjuice's Andy Rice who's reporting from the South of France. Andy's at the last big regatta for the 49er, 49erFX and Nacra 17 classes before the Olympic Games just over a couple of months from now.
by PlanetSail
Posted 9 May 22:11 BST
44Cup Baiona Day 1
44Cup Baiona Day 1
Strong start in light conditions
From some way out the opening day of the 44Cup Baiona, the second event of the 2024 circuit for the high performance owner-driver RC44 one designs, was looking light.
by 44Cup
Posted 9 May 20:50 BST
The Transat CIC Update
The Transat CIC Update
Ambrogio Beccaria has Class 40 finish line and victory 'in sight'
With less than 140 miles to go to the finish line of the Transat CIC solo race across the North Atlantic from Lorient to New York Italy's Ambrogio Beccaria appears to have dealt with the last weather hurdle earlier today.
by The Transat CIC
Posted 9 May 20:43 BST
49er & 49er FX Europeans & Nacra 17 Worlds Day 3
49er & 49er FX Europeans & Nacra 17 Worlds Day 3
Lighter breeze launches young Germans up the FX rankings
A drop in wind strength brought huge changes to the 49erFX leaderboard on day three of the European Championship in La Grande Motte in the South of France.
by 49er and Nacra 17 Sailing
Posted 9 May 20:31 BST
470 Europeans at Cannes Day 3
470 Europeans at Cannes Day 3
While racing did get underway in light winds, the breeze then dropped to nothing
While racing did get underway in light winds, with a full lap completed, the breeze then dropped to nothing, resulting in the race being abandoned. Unfortunately that was it for the day and the fleet were sent ashore.
by International 470 Class Association
Posted 9 May 20:22 BST
Barton Marine appoint South African Distributor
Barton Marine appoint South African Distributor
Pleased to announce a new distribution partnership with Marine Connect
Barton Marine are pleased to announce a new distribution partnership with Marine Connect in South Africa. Representing the full Barton Marine range, the team will facilitate supply of Barton's popular, durable and great value deck equipment range.
by Barton Marine
Posted 9 May 18:00 BST
Streakers at Hornsea
Streakers at Hornsea
North Sails Northern Paddle Series Open event
Hornsea Sailing Club served up perfect conditions for the first event of the Streaker North Sails Northern Paddle Series on 27 April.
by Stuart Burnett
Posted 9 May 17:48 BST
RS Elite Zhik UK Nationals Entries Open
RS Elite Zhik UK Nationals Entries Open
Taking place at the Royal Southern Yacht Club in early July
The 2024 Nationals will take place at the Royal Southern Yacht Club, with racing from Thursday July 4th to Sunday 7th. Race Officer Stuart Childerley has been set the challenge of controlling the impressive line-up of competitors.
by Debbie Jarvis
Posted 9 May 15:48 BST
Bermuda Delivers for SailGP
Bermuda Delivers for SailGP
With the drama starting on the practice day
Bermuda had it all for the Apex Group Bermuda Sail Grand Prix, with the drama starting on the practice day, when a user-error on the USA SailGP Team F50 saw them capsize at speed, hurling the crew out of the boat and onto the wing sail.
by Henri-Lloyd
Posted 9 May 14:52 BST
Osprey Southerns and Panmorra Cup at Mount's Bay
Osprey Southerns and Panmorra Cup at Mount's Bay
Eleven Osprey stalwarts make the pilgrimage to the spiritual home of the class
The weekend of 4th and 5th May 2024 saw eleven Osprey stalwarts make the pilgrimage to Mount's Bay Sailing Club, the spiritual home of the class for the 2024 Southern Area Championship & Panmorra Cup.
by Mike Atkinson
Posted 9 May 14:45 BST
SailGP Inspire WASZP racing in Bermuda
SailGP Inspire WASZP racing in Bermuda
Young British sailor Ben Anderson takes the win
SailGP were in Bermuda at the beginning of May, and alongside the F50 racing ran their highly competitive Inspire foiling programme in WASZPS for Under 21 year old sailors.
by Ben Anderson
Posted 9 May 14:14 BST
European 2K Tour event returns to the UK
European 2K Tour event returns to the UK
Royal Thames YC to host after a break of almost ten years
The 5th to the 7th of July will see the European 2K Tour return to the UK after almost ten years, making it one of the highlights of the racing year.
by Robin Tott
Posted 9 May 14:07 BST
K6 John Hall Trophy at Oxford
K6 John Hall Trophy at Oxford
It didn't look promising
It didn't look promising. The forecast predicted very light winds over the two days which may have been why visiting competitors stayed away. However the gloomy forecast did not deter eight Oxford based K6s from entering.
by John Tabor
Posted 9 May 13:35 BST
Comets at Fishers Green SC
Comets at Fishers Green SC
Sparkling conditions, although could have done with a bit more wind
Fishers Green SC held their annual Comet open meeting on 4th May, as part of their travellers' series. Comets from 8 different clubs enjoyed sparkling conditions although we could have done with a bit more wind!
by Godfrey Clark
Posted 9 May 12:46 BST
Discover Sailing day at Horning
Discover Sailing day at Horning
Sailing really can change lives!
Horning SC enjoyed a fantastic day on the water Saturday, for their 'Discover Sailing' event held as part of the biennial Horning Boat Show, which was celebrating its seventh event.
by Holly Hancock
Posted 9 May 11:46 BST
GP14 and Streaker open at West Lancs
GP14 and Streaker open at West Lancs
Light winds supplanted by sea breeze
The wind forecast wasn't looking promising for the GP14 and Streaker Open held on the 5th May at West Lancashire Yacht Club. However, the light breeze was sufficient for the Race Officers to send the two fleets out as planned.
by Ian Donaldson
Posted 9 May 11:34 BST
Cape 31 class set for the Porquerolles Regatta
Cape 31 class set for the Porquerolles Regatta
Eight teams from eight different nations are poised for four days of intense competition
It's race week for the eight Cape 31's as they prepare for an exhilarating week of racing against the backdrop of the stunning Island of Porquerolles in the Côte d'Azur, set to kick off this Thursday, preceded by practice racing on Wednesday.
by Tor Tomlinson Cheney
Posted 9 May 10:43 BST
Eve McMahon to carry Olympic Flame
Eve McMahon to carry Olympic Flame
Irish sailor selected to take part in the Olympic Torch Relay in Marseille
Celebrations are about to get under way in Marseille, France today as the city prepares for the arrival of the Olympic flame to French soil.
by Irish Sailing Team
Posted 9 May 10:09 BST
Norfolk Punt Club Opening Sunday Racing
Norfolk Punt Club Opening Sunday Racing
A perfect day for sailing to start the season
We awoke to clear blue skies and very little wind. But the Met Office said it would be mainly southerly F2, increasing to F3 and gusting F4 later. And so it was - a perfect day for NPC sailing. What a joy after the weeks we have endured beforehand!
by Alan Davis
Posted 9 May 09:08 BST
Lymington XOD Wednesday Series Week 2
Lymington XOD Wednesday Series Week 2
A cracking day to go sailing
A cracking day to go sailing with the gentle south westerly sea breeze clicking in just in time, with strong easterly flowing tide. Our race team lead by James Hoare and Chris Baldwick set a lovely windward leeward course from the Starting Platform.
by Rory Paton
Posted 9 May 05:33 BST
Transat CIC: Le Turquais top daggerboard finisher
Transat CIC: Le Turquais top daggerboard finisher
Half the IMOCA fleet in now in New York
The top 13 finishers - that is to say half the IMOCA class on the Transat CIC solo race across the North Atlantic - are now either in New York or en route from the finish line which is 110 miles offshore.
by The Transat CIC
Posted 8 May 20:02 BST
49er & 49er FX Europeans & Nacra 17 Worlds Day 2
49er & 49er FX Europeans & Nacra 17 Worlds Day 2
Olympic Trials Tussles continue at Nacra 17 Worlds
Big breeze and massive wind shifts of day two of the Nacra 17 World Championship delivered plenty of drama in La Grande Motte, the South of France.
by 49er and Nacra 17 Sailing
Posted 8 May 19:06 BST
470 Europeans at Cannes Day 2
470 Europeans at Cannes Day 2
A superb day for the Italian pairing of Elena Berta and Bruno Festo
More light and shifty winds in Cannes on day 2 of the 470 European Championship made for difficult conditions to race in, watching for the shifts.
by International 470 Class Association
Posted 8 May 18:25 BST
RC44s revving engines on first visit to Galicia
RC44s revving engines on first visit to Galicia
Racing sets sail tomorrow for four days at the 44Cup Baiona
Racing sets sail tomorrow for four days at the 44Cup Baiona, the first time the high performance owner-driver one design class has visited this northwest region of Spain.
by 44Cup
Posted 8 May 18:04 BST
RS Feva Inlands and GP5 at Draycote Water
RS Feva Inlands and GP5 at Draycote Water
47 boats take part with nearly 100 sailors
Saturday 20th April saw nearly 100 sailors busy in the boat park rigging 47 boats, eager to get sailing on a cold but sunny morning. A great start to a fabulous weekend at Draycote Water Sailing Club.
by Chrissie Le Petit
Posted 8 May 17:54 BST
RORC North Sea Race Preview
RORC North Sea Race Preview
A fleet of over 50 boats will set off from Harwich to Scheveningen on Friday
The Royal Ocean Racing Club's North Sea Race, hosted by the Royal Harwich Yacht Club, has attracted over 50 boats. The North Sea Race is one of the oldest in the RORC Racing Calendar dating back to 1931.
by Louay Habib / RORC
Posted 8 May 16:56 BST
Melges 15 offers action-packed Summer Calendar
Melges 15 offers action-packed Summer Calendar
One of the fastest-growing one-design classes in the world
Join the action! The Melges 15 has a full event calendar for anyone interested in joining one of the fastest-growing one-design classes in the world.
by Morgan Kinney
Posted 8 May 15:33 BST
Get your spring adventure kit now
Get your spring adventure kit now
From sailing adventures to relaxing at the marina, Musto have a style to suit you
From sailing adventures to relaxing at the marina, Musto have a style to suit you. Explore their selection of shorts and tops to take you through the warmer months in style.
by Musto
Posted 8 May 12:47 BST
Richomme pinching himself after Transat CIC win
Richomme pinching himself after Transat CIC win
Completing the race and gliding past the Statue of Liberty after the finish
Many of the IMOCA skippers in The Transat CIC have been dreaming about completing the race and gliding past the Statue of Liberty after the finish, and on Tuesday race winner Yoann Richomme did exactly that.
by Ed Gorman / IMOCA Globe Series
Posted 8 May 12:37 BST
SWYSA Regatta at Paignton Sailing Club
SWYSA Regatta at Paignton Sailing Club
Sun and a friendly welcome on the English Riviera
Run as a culmination of the fleet-specific winter training sessions which SWYSA has organised over the winter for RS Teras, Toppers and ILCAs, the event was hosted by Paignton Sailing Club on a sunny Saturday.
by Peter Solly
Posted 8 May 11:46 BST
RS Vareo Inlands at Oxford
RS Vareo Inlands at Oxford
A welcome return to the club for RS Vareo Rooster National Tour Event 2
At Oxford Sailing Club we are blessed with a huge expanse of water, plus a large RS Vareo fleet with many differing levels of ability. This weekend the big boys of the RS Vareo community made a welcome return to the club, for this year's Inlands.
by Tony Bell
Posted 8 May 11:26 BST
Solos at South Staffs
Solos at South Staffs
9 locals joined by 13 visitors for Allen Solo Midland Series round 2
South Staffs SC welcomed visitors from across the region for round 2 of the Allen Solo Midland Series. Nine local boats were joined by thirteen visitors from as far as Northampton, Budworth, and Ogston making up a healthy turnout of 22 boats.
by Jonny Coate
Posted 8 May 11:11 BST
470 Europeans at Cannes Day 1
470 Europeans at Cannes Day 1
Japan's Keiju Okada and Miho Yoshioka take the early lead
Three races were held on the first day of the International 470 Class European Championship in Cannes, France. The day started off with very light winds, slowly building as clouds built over the race course. All in all, three races were held.
by International 470 Class Association
Posted 8 May 09:26 BST
Albacore Inlands at Bartley
Albacore Inlands at Bartley
Visitors travelled from as far as Scaling Dam in the north-east and Lyme Regis in the south-west
On 5th and 6th May, Bartley Sailing Club in south-west Birmingham hosted the Albacore class Inland Championship. Visitors travelled from as far as Scaling Dam in the north-east and Lyme Regis in the south-west.
by Harry Ashworth
Posted 8 May 09:00 BST
Entries open for UK women's keelboat team racing
Entries open for UK women's keelboat team racing
First ever Championship to be held at Queen Mary SC
Entries are live for the first ever UK Women's Keelboat Team Racing Championship. The inaugural event will be co-organised and hosted by the Royal Thames Yacht Club at London's Queen Mary Reservoir over the weekend of 15-16 June 2024.
by British Keelboat Sailing
Posted 8 May 08:57 BST
Barton Marine appoint South African Distributor
Barton Marine are pleased to announce a new distribution partnership with Marine Connect in South Africa. Representing the full Barton Marine range, the team will facilitate supply of Barton's popular, durable and great value deck equipment range.
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.
Bermuda Delivers for SailGP
Bermuda had it all for the Apex Group Bermuda Sail Grand Prix, with the drama starting on the practice day, when a user-error on the USA SailGP Team F50 saw them capsize at speed, hurling the crew out of the boat and onto the wing sail.
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.
Get your spring adventure kit now
From sailing adventures to relaxing at the marina, Musto have a style to suit you. Explore their selection of shorts and tops to take you through the warmer months in style.
'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.
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.
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.
Rooster Warehouse Clearance Event
Taking place Friday 3rd May and Friday 10th May. Including ex-display, samples, factory seconds, excess stock, chandlery.
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.
Bank Holiday Weekend Discount at Sailing Chandlery
Take advantage of an additional saving at Sailing Chandlery this bank holiday weekend.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.