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Alinghi Red Bull Racing fly onto the podium
Onmly one race today in Puig Women's America's Cup
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Swedes top Invited Teams Group
As Sail Team BCN qualifies for Puig Women's America's Cup Semis
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INEOS Britannia win the Louis Vuitton Cup
Dramatic series against Luna Rossa concludes
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Great Britain 65 Seconds to Glory
Adamson & Finlayson win Offshore Double Handed World Championship
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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
Race backpack - Two new colours
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!
Interview with Saskia Clark
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.
Typhoon next-generation flagship drysuits
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.
50% is no mere pass mark
Some parts already in place, and others that needed much more time on low heat, in order for them to distil down. Make the grand sauce, and all that...
RYA Connected Live on 10th October
Join us for RYA Connected Live where we will look back at the successes and challenges of 2024, and explore some of the key issues and opportunities for clubs and other affiliates.
Interview with Hannah Mills
I spoke with Hannah Mills in Barcelona ahead of the 37th America's Cup to find out more about the Athena Pathway, the PUIG Women's America's Cup, how she put the team together, and what sailing an AC40 is really like.
New from Pip Hare: In My Element:
In My Element by Pip Hare launches on October 10th and is a gripping and inspiring account of one of the World's toughest races, through the eyes of an extraordinary woman.
Tension, Temperament and Trust
Sailing an AC75 is not something every sailor can do. The myriad of controls, the split roles and the incredible speeds all make it a tricky proposition, but when you're sailing against an evenly-matched opponent, the difficulty goes to a whole new level.
INEOS Britannia Challenger Supporters Tees
With INEOS Britannia's success in the Louis Vuitton Cup Final, supporters can now support the team with official "Challenger" Tee Shirts from Official Performance Clothing Partner Henri-Lloyd.
Should you install load sensors on a new yacht?
Understanding the rig on your yacht and how it is set up is critical, all the way from when it is brand new. I spoke to Cyclops Marine's Ben Hazeldine to find out more about how their load cells can help with this.
Savvy Navvy's innovations recognised
Marine technology company Savvy Navvy has been recognised as the Tech SME of the Year at the South Coast Tech & Innovation Awards ceremony held last week.
Why Luna Rossa weren't penalised in R4 pre-start
Race 4 between Luna Rossa Prada Pirelli and INEOS Britannia in the Louis Vuitton Cup Final was full of drama, but one moment had had sailors asking questions on social media groups more than any other, and clearly riled Ben Ainslie and Dylan Fletcher.
Henri-Lloyd congratulate INEOS Britannia
Show your support for the INEOS Britannia team and order the limited edition merchandise range.
Look familiar?
OK. So the delivery system is different, to say nothing of the overall mission parameters, but the AC75 and the Soviet, Cold War era Lun-class Ekranoplan do both use ground effect. Both are designed to be combatants. Both get the job done smartly.
Our most loved Aquafleece
A year round favourite with sailors and watersports enthusiasts alike, the Pro Aquafleece® Spray Top offers ultimate warmth whilst not compromising comfort and performance.
Should the British start dreaming?
I remember back in 1996 England hosted the football European Championship and, ahead of this, comedians David Baddiel and Frank Skinner with the band the Lightning Seeds released the song 'Three Lions', with the refrain, "It's coming home."