J Class Barcelona Regatta day 4 J Class Barcelona Regatta day 4 Rainbow score their first race win but Svea lead into final day When the too gentle and shifting breeze died away during the second race of the day, Rainbow were denied a probable double victory, but the newest team to J Class racing were nonetheless pleased to have put their first race win on the leaderboard. by J Class Association Posted 10 Oct 23:15 BST ILCA Masters Europeans at Vilamoura day 4 ILCA Masters Europeans at Vilamoura day 4 No races today due to insufficient wind Today at the ILCA Masters European Championship, all races were unfortunately cancelled due to insufficient wind conditions. by Prow Media Posted 10 Oct 23:03 BST Blackwater Snipe Open Blackwater Snipe Open 12 Snipes for the 2024 South Eastern Championships 12 Snipes came together at Blackwater SC on the River Blackwater to compete for the South Easterns on the 5th and 6th October. The weather was kind with a southerly force 3 to 4 on the Saturday generated perfect conditions for the time of year. by Sue Roberts Posted 10 Oct 22:55 BST High pressure stakes in Barcelona High pressure stakes in Barcelona Alinghi Red Bull Racing fly onto the podium in the Puig Women's America's Cup Dreams were both realised and shattered at the Puig Women's America's Cup when what was billed today as the final showdown between the America's Cup representative teams yielded just one light air race and meant the competition will continue tomorrow. by America's Cup media Posted 10 Oct 21:29 BST iQFOiL Open Europeans in Cagliari day 5 iQFOiL Open Europeans in Cagliari day 5 Final day of the Qualifying Series The legendary Sardinian Mistral finally made its appearance in Cagliari on the last day of the Qualifying Series, allowing all 120 athletes from 28 nations to complete five intense Course races in both the Women and Men fleets. by iQFOiL Class Communications Posted 10 Oct 20:57 BST Formula Kite Youth Europeans day 2 Formula Kite Youth Europeans day 2 Women in a league of their own, moving day for men Fortune favors the bold and the two women tied for first for the second day in a row at the Youth Europeans were the boldest of the bunch on day two of the championship. by Chris Museler, IKA Posted 10 Oct 20:48 BST Match racing clinics launched Match racing clinics launched Teams of 3 or 4 invited to learn or develop skills with coaching British Keelboat Sailing is launching a series of training weekends to support teams wanting to learn match racing or develop their skills. The initiative is designed to help both existing match racers and those wanting to give it a go for the first time. by British Keelboat Sailing Posted 10 Oct 19:36 BST Belgian Flying Fifteen Championship Belgian Flying Fifteen Championship Event had to be moved forward due to the Belgian elections The Belgian Flying Fifteen Championship took place on October 5th and 6th at the SNEH SC on the Plate Taille lake. Traditionally held on the second weekend of October, this event had to be moved forward due to the Belgian elections. by Ezékiel Desantoine Posted 10 Oct 19:05 BST Introducing the Tri360 Challenge Introducing the Tri360 Challenge The Performance Academy are excited to launch their upcoming fundraising event The Performance Academy are excited to launch their upcoming fundraising event, the Tri360 Challenge. This brand-new, fully unique event will see the four key Performance Academy team members attempt to conquer a 360-kilometer distance. by Andrew Simpson Foundation Posted 10 Oct 18:44 BST Athena Pathway tops the leaderboard Athena Pathway tops the leaderboard British team's update after day 4 of the Puig Women's America's Cup Athena Pathway, the British team competing in the PUIG Women's America's Cup, is top of the leaderboard after five races of the qualifying series. by Athena Pathway Posted 10 Oct 18:01 BST First win for Alinghi Red Bull Racing First win for Alinghi Red Bull Racing In PUIG Women's America's Cup Only one match was possible in today's mild conditions, but Alinghi Red Bull Racing's Women's squad made it count, navigating the tricky course to beat their opponents. by Alinghi Red Bull Racing Posted 10 Oct 17:05 BST Lots of waiting - little racing Lots of waiting - little racing New Zealand team's update after day 4 of the Puig Women's America's Cup The Puig Women's America's Cup stuttered back into action for the Group A teams in what proved to be tricky, shifty, and fluctuating conditions for the world's best sailors, with only one race sailed after a long day on the water. by Emirates Team New Zealand Posted 10 Oct 16:54 BST Luna Rossa tied for first place with GBR Luna Rossa tied for first place with GBR Italian team's update after day 4 of the Puig Women's America's Cup It was a long and challenging morning for the teams of Group A on day 2 of the qualifiers for the Puig Women's America's Cup. Due to the extremely unstable breeze the Race Committee was only able to give the start to one of the four scheduled races. by Luna Rossa Prada Pirelli Posted 10 Oct 16:23 BST Rolex Middle Sea Race - Always inspiring Rolex Middle Sea Race - Always inspiring An impressive fleet of over 100 yacths from more than 25 countries is expected to participate Few sailing events offer the Rolex Middle Sea Race's guarantee of a beautiful race course and compelling, exacting competition. This combination has attracted sailors since the very first race in 1968. by Quinag Posted 10 Oct 14:21 BST The Vendée Globe: a cultural & artistic adventure The Vendée Globe: a cultural & artistic adventure 'Solo around the world' exhibition at the Musée de la Marine, Paris-Trocadéro To celebrate the 10th edition of the Vendée Globe, a series of unique cultural events will enrich this legendary adventure and fascinate young and old alike through art, music, film, the small screen, games and literature. by Vendée Globe media Posted 10 Oct 13:30 BST ILCA UK Midlands Grand Prix at Chelmarsh ILCA UK Midlands Grand Prix at Chelmarsh Light and dying south westerly a challenge for both helms and the race management team On Saturday 28th September fourteen sailors gathered at Chelmarsh Sailing Club, in Shropshire for the ILCA UK Midlands Grand Prix, including five helms from the home fleet. by John Dickinson Posted 10 Oct 10:44 BST Puig Women's America's Cup - Day 4 Puig Women's America's Cup - Day 4 Puig Women's America's Cup - Day 4 - sailing the last four races in Group A Alinghi Red Bull Racing won the only race sailed today with the Group A teams. Around middday, one race was sailed, in which all of the six boat fleet came off the foils at one stage. by Richard Gladwell/Sail-World NZ Posted 10 Oct 08:57 BST Race backpack - Two new colours Race backpack - Two new colours We've just dropped two new LIMITED EDITION colours to the Race Backpack range We've just dropped two new LIMITED EDITION colours to the Race Backpack range... Be quick while BOLD PINK and CLASSIC NAVY are in stock! by Vaikobi Ocean Performance Posted 9 Oct 21:00 BST ILCA Masters Europeans at Vilamoura day 3 ILCA Masters Europeans at Vilamoura day 3 One race completed for all fleets in a high sea state Around noon, a front passed through, causing the wind to intensify to over 20 knots, with gusts reaching up to 27 knots. Following the front's passage, the wind began to decrease. by Prow Media Posted 9 Oct 20:51 BST J Class Barcelona Regatta 2024 day 3 J Class Barcelona Regatta 2024 day 3 Velsheda and Svea still all square after another full-on day After four excellent, hard fought races in brisk winds at the J Class Barcelona Regatta, it may be Velsheda which is credited with the overall lead, but that is only on tie break. by J Class Association Posted 9 Oct 20:06 BST The Vendée Globe village The Vendée Globe village A unique immersion in the adventure of ocean racing The Vendée Globe is getting ready to celebrate its 10th edition with the long-awaited opening of its Start Village, from Saturday 19 October to Sunday 10 November 2024. by Vendée Globe media Posted 9 Oct 19:43 BST NEYYSA event at Yeadon NEYYSA event at Yeadon 17 youth sailors brave the uncertain forecast During the two weeks prior to Sunday 29th of September the forecast offered a variety of possible options, ranging from heavy rain with F8 gusts, to clear skies and no wind. When the day arrived, it settled somewhere in the middle. by Tony Dufton Posted 9 Oct 19:38 BST iQFOiL Open Europeans in Cagliari day 4 iQFOiL Open Europeans in Cagliari day 4 Another calm day in Sardinia, but the Mistral promises to shake things up on Thursday and Friday Cagliari, Sardinia, continues to surprise the 120 athletes competing in the 2024 iQFOiL Open European Championship with another windless day on the Gulf of Poetto. by iQFOiL Class Communications Posted 9 Oct 18:47 BST Formula Kite Youth Europeans day 1 Formula Kite Youth Europeans day 1 Aging out and gearing up in Torregrande Life was good at the beach here in Torre Grande on the island of Sardinia, and the women and men riders on day one of the Formula Kite Youth European Championships showed that there was no day light between them and the top riders in the world. by Chris Museler, IKA Posted 9 Oct 18:40 BST Patí de Vela America's Cup Regatta Patí de Vela America's Cup Regatta Record fleet expected as more than 300 confirmed The bond between the Louis Vuitton 37th America's Cup and the fleet of Patí de Vela beach-launched catamarans continues with a celebratory regatta over the weekend of 19-20 October 2024, that is expected to beat all records and see more than 300 entries. by America's Cup Media Posted 9 Oct 16:51 BST Hamble Winter Series 2024 Race Week 1 Hamble Winter Series 2024 Race Week 1 Two completely contrasting days of weather The 43rd running on the Hamble Winter Series started with two completely contrasting days of weather. by Trevor Pountain Posted 9 Oct 15:55 BST ASC Portland Autumn Regatta sponsored by Beyonder ASC Portland Autumn Regatta sponsored by Beyonder Students from different schools visited the centre to take part in a day's racing October 2nd and 3rd saw this year's Autumn Regatta at ASC Portland, where students from different schools visited the centre to take part in a day's racing. by Jacob Tyson Posted 9 Oct 15:20 BST Phantom SE Travellers Series at Broadwater Phantom SE Travellers Series at Broadwater A warm welcome from the BSC members Broadwater Sailing Club hosted the final round of the 2024 Phantom Southeast Traveller Series on Saturday 5th October. The conditions were clear and bright, with forecasts predicting gusts up to 20kts. by Alex Spurgeon Posted 9 Oct 14:41 BST Norfolk Punt Athene Cup Norfolk Punt Athene Cup Boundary calls, moving marks and marginal gains not limited to just Barcelona Boundary calls, moving marks, over 100 years of innovation and incremental development, marginal gains and custom sail wardrobes, are not limited to fleets of 2 or 6 in Barcelona at this time of year. by Andrew Friend Posted 9 Oct 13:46 BST Second ever Knox-Johnston Cup a huge success Second ever Knox-Johnston Cup a huge success Over 100 guests take part in a weekend of big-boat racing in the Solent Last weekend saw the second edition of the Knox-Johnston Cup take place, with over 100 guests taking part in a weekend of big-boat racing in the Solent. by Danielle Wickham Posted 9 Oct 13:24 BST CG United Insurance SVG Youth Nationals CG United Insurance SVG Youth Nationals Hosted by Vincy Sailing at Coconut Grove Beach Club over the weekend Vincy Sailing successfully hosted the St Vincent and the Grenadines Sailing Association Youth Nationals over the weekend of October 5th and 6th, with the Championship base at Coconut Grove Beach Club and races held in the calm waters of Calliaqua Bay. by Jenny Trumble Posted 9 Oct 12:43 BST Firefly Inlands at Bough Beech Firefly Inlands at Bough Beech An extraordinary entry of 41 boats for the event This year's Firefly Inlands was a fantastic success. Forty-one double-handers for an Inland Championship is extraordinary. It was also great to see so many of the students enjoy themselves and learn. by Nigel Wakefield Posted 9 Oct 11:38 BST Dabchicks RS700 Open Dabchicks RS700 Open The sun was shining and the breeze was fillied in nicely on Saturday RS700 Open at Dabchicks Sailing ClubA near full fleet of local boats were joined by a visitor from across the Colne on Saturday morning for what would turn out to be one of the best day's sailing of the year. by Sam Caslin Posted 9 Oct 11:29 BST Quay West Chandlers Autumn Yacht Regatta Quay West Chandlers Autumn Yacht Regatta Racing under IRC and VPRS at Parkstone Yacht Club Over the weekend 5th and 6th October 2024, Parkstone Yacht Club hosted its now regular open Autumn yacht racing regatta with a 5-race series, over the two days for yachts racing under IRC and VPRS within Poole Bay. by Keith Lovett Posted 9 Oct 10:56 BST RM Ranking 6 at Norwich Model Yacht Club RM Ranking 6 at Norwich Model Yacht Club Sailors met with a unexpected and steady westerly of 7-8 knots Sunday dawned and the threat of no wind and weed after Saturday's event was on everyone's mind. by Vinnie Zammit Posted 9 Oct 10:35 BST Craftinsure Lark Masters Championship at Itchenor Craftinsure Lark Masters Championship at Itchenor A beautiful spot for a reunion of old friends and sparring partners The biennial Lark Masters returned to Itchenor Sailing Club, a beautiful spot for a reunion of old friends and sparring partners. The sun was out, the wind was up and the tide was in for three races on the open reaches of Chichester Harbour. by Simon Morris Posted 9 Oct 10:28 BST Blackwater Wayfarer Open Blackwater Wayfarer Open Craftinsure National Circuit resumes over the weekend After a short gap following the double header of National Circuit opens at Arun YC and Aldeburgh YC and the Northerns at Leigh and Lowton, the Craftinsure UK Wayfarer National Circuit resumed over the weekend of the 5-6th October at Blackwater SC. by Sam Pygall Posted 9 Oct 10:16 BST Yeadon National 12 Open Yeadon National 12 Open Short Beats and Wind Shadows The forecast for National 12 Open Meeting on 6th October at Yeadon Sailing Club didn't offer much SE winds - 8 to 23mph, 10 deg C and overcast/grey. by Neil McInnes Posted 9 Oct 09:21 BST Nacra 15 Winter Training Camp 1 at the WPNSA Nacra 15 Winter Training Camp 1 at the WPNSA Big wave practice, boat handling and upwind boat speed technique For the Nacra 15 UK fleet, our Winter training camp 1 at the WPNSA started on Saturday with a nice breeze increasing throughout the day. by Charlotte and Anna Cox Posted 9 Oct 08:47 BST Miracle End of Season Championship at Shustoke Miracle End of Season Championship at Shustoke Beautiful autumn sunshine on the Saturday and a mostly dry day on the Sunday Shustoke Sailing Club played host for the Miracle End of Seasons on 5th and 6th October. Although we did not have our most ideal wind direction on offer we did manage to supply beautiful autumn sunshine on the Saturday and a mostly dry day on the Sunday. by Zara Turtle Posted 9 Oct 08:40 BST ILCA Masters Europeans at Vilamoura day 2 ILCA Masters Europeans at Vilamoura day 2 Another challenging race environment in Portugal Light wind throughout the day, provided another challenging race environment. All fleets completed one race today. by Prow Media Posted 8 Oct 21:24 BST Royal Hospital School pupils selected by Athena Royal Hospital School pupils selected by Athena Under 21 Squad nurtures elite sailing talent The Royal Hospital School (RHS) in Holbrook, Suffolk, is proud to share that two of its talented sailing pupils, Harriet George, Year 13 and Toby Smith, Year 12, have earned coveted places in the highly esteemed Athena Under 21 Squad. by Royal Hospital School Posted 8 Oct 21:22 BST J Class Barcelona Regatta 2024 day 2 J Class Barcelona Regatta 2024 day 2 Honours are shared evenly after the first day of racing After a spectacular first day of racing, which saw the beautiful, majestic big yachts of the America's Cup past in close and exciting action, honours are shared equally between the three-boat fleet's newest and oldest yachts, Svea and Velsheda. by J Class Association Posted 8 Oct 20:46 BST International Inclusive Keelboat Championship International Inclusive Keelboat Championship Tight RS21 Racing at Rutland Sailing Club Wet, wild and windy! The second edition of the International Inclusive Keelboat Championship was held at Rutland Sailing Club, 30th September to 3rd October 2024, with RS Sailing's RS21s as the one-design keelboat of choice for competitive racing. by RS Sailing Posted 8 Oct 20:41 BST Ceilidh Cup 2024 Match Racing Ceilidh Cup 2024 Match Racing Close racing at the Royal Northern & Clyde YC over the weekend A team from Royal Northern & Clyde Yacht Club took victory on home waters to claim the Ceilidh Cup in the final qualifier of this year's RYA National Match Racing Series. by British Keelboat Sailing Posted 8 Oct 20:38 BST Interview with Saskia Clark Interview with Saskia Clark Sailing on the Athena Pathway AC40, reunited with 470 helm Hannah Mills I met up with Saskia Clark, Olympic gold medallist, pro sailor, and now racing in the PUIG Women's America's Cup together with her 470 helm Hannah Mills. by Mark Jardine Posted 8 Oct 19:00 BST Typhoon next-generation flagship drysuits Typhoon next-generation flagship drysuits For the ultimate in quality and wearability Leading marine products and watersports apparel manufacturer, Typhoon International is excited to introduce the latest evolutions of its most popular drysuits; the Max B 2.0, Sea Kayak and PS440 2.0. by Typhoon International Posted 8 Oct 17:00 BST iQFOiL Open Europeans in Cagliari day 3 iQFOiL Open Europeans in Cagliari day 3 No racing as an unusual weather system blanketed the Gulf of Poetto Day Three of the 2024 iQFOiL Open European Championship in Cagliari, Sardinia, faced an unexpected turn as an unusual weather system blanketed the Gulf of Poetto. by iQFOiL Class Communications Posted 8 Oct 16:55 BST