Nacra 15 Winter Training Camp 2 at the WPNSA Nacra 15 Winter Training Camp 2 at the WPNSA Introducing the Decision Mark Nacra 15 Winter Camp 2, took place at WPNSA over the weekend. With this being the first camp after the World Championships in Barcelona, all teams were ready to reflect on lessons learnt as we prepare for the international events upcoming in 2025. by Grace Buckley & Matthew Emerson Posted 20 Nov 22:08 GMT SiFi says the Doldrums could be messy SiFi says the Doldrums could be messy And look out for Dalin in the the Vendée Globe The Doldrums might cause a big shake-up at the front of the fleet and watch out for Charlie Dalin are two of the key messages from Simon Fisher as this fascinating Vendée Globe reaches the end of its 10th day. by Ed Gorman / IMOCA Globe Series Posted 20 Nov 20:25 GMT International 14 Perry Pot day 1 International 14 Perry Pot day 1 Perfect twin wire conditions at Itchenor Sunday was a classic Perry Pot weekend to start off the series. Clear weather with the air temperature starting to drop for the year, the water having not dropped off quite yet but more importantly the breeze was 13-17 knots perfect twin wire conditions. by Harry Kennedy Posted 20 Nov 20:05 GMT Hamble Winter Series 2024 Race Week 6 Hamble Winter Series 2024 Race Week 6 Just like London buses, two IRC 1 boats came along at the same time Robert Hillman's Exuberant was the Committee Vessel for Race Week 6 of the Hamble Winter Series, sponsored by Key Yachting. Indeed, exuberant was how everyone was feeling, with the prospect of two races for the second week running. by Trevor Pountain Posted 20 Nov 19:20 GMT Vendée Globe Day 11 Vendée Globe Day 11 Richomme rockets to new 24 hour distance record One week on exactly since Nico Lunven (HOLCIM-PRB) set a new solo 24 hours monohull distance record, Paprec Arkéa solo skipper Yoann Richomme dramatically bettered that mark this morning on the Vendée Globe. by Vendee Globe Media Posted 20 Nov 18:02 GMT Crewsaver unveils ErgoFit 290n lifejacket Crewsaver unveils ErgoFit 290n lifejacket Unrivalled comfort and protection on display at METSTRADE The new ErgoFit 290N lifejacket from Survitec's leading lifejacket brand, Crewsaver, redefines safety, comfort and performance standards for offshore and ocean sailing. by Crewsaver Posted 20 Nov 17:00 GMT iQFOiL International Games in Shenzhen day 1 iQFOiL International Games in Shenzhen day 1 A typhoon passing not too far from the coast created unstable wind and heavy rain The first day of racing at the iQFOiL Asian Championships and iQFOiL International Games faced challenging conditions, with only the Senior Men's fleet managing to complete a race. by iQFOiL Class Communications Posted 20 Nov 16:34 GMT 29er Eurocup Series 2025 official schedule 29er Eurocup Series 2025 official schedule 11 events across Europe at renowned sailing venues Following the incredible success of the 2024 edition, the Notice of Series (NOS) has officially been published, revealing the event schedule, rules, and essential details for competitors, coaches, and fans. by International 29er Class Posted 20 Nov 15:26 GMT America's Cup: Ben Ainslie reflects America's Cup: Ben Ainslie reflects Ben Ainslie's thoughts subsequent to his riposte to the Kiwi sport commentator Topics covered include his most memorable moment of the Cup, his thoughts subsequent to his riposte to the Kiwi sport commentator and much more in this frank review of the Brits performance in the 2024 America's Cup. by Ainslie and Ainslie Posted 20 Nov 14:26 GMT Vendée Globe Race - Day 11 - Speed record Vendée Globe Race - Day 11 - Speed record Sam Goodchild take over lead, Yoann Richomme sets a new single handed monohull speed record Sam Goodchild (Vulnerable) is the new Vendée Globe Race leader. Yoann Richomme sets a new 24hr distance record 551.84nm. Latest daily review/update video report. by Richard Gladwell, Sail-World NZ Posted 20 Nov 14:19 GMT Icom Unveils IC-M510 EVO Icom Unveils IC-M510 EVO The evolution of an advanced fixed-mount marine VHF radio Icom UK is pleased to announce the debut of the IC-M510 EVO, an evolution of its renowned and award-winning IC-M510 Marine VHF fixed-mount radio. This new model provides a self-contained single-model solution boasting many advanced features. by Icom UK Posted 20 Nov 12:00 GMT New Rooster products for 2025 New Rooster products for 2025 We spoke to Steve Cockerill and Kate Morrison to take a look at what they've got in store for us! Rooster have been innovating in sailing clothing for 25 years. At METSTRADE 2024 I spoke to Steve Cockerill and Kate Morrison to find out what's new for 2025. After a quarter of a century the team certainly aren't resting on their laurels! by Mark Jardine Posted 20 Nov 08:00 GMT 2025 Tasar Europeans and Worlds set for Lake Garda 2025 Tasar Europeans and Worlds set for Lake Garda The Italian lake has long been a mecca for sailors around the globe The excitement in the Tasar sailing community is building as they prepare to have their European and World Championships 2025 in the renowned sailing haven of Lake Garda, Italy. by Heather Forton Posted 20 Nov 07:22 GMT 2024 Rolex Sydney Hobart Yacht Race media launch 2024 Rolex Sydney Hobart Yacht Race media launch A diverse and competitive fleet of 108 yachts is set to compete A fleet of 108 yachts is set to take on the Cruising Yacht Club of Australia's (CYCA) 79th Rolex Sydney Hobart Yacht Race (RSHYR) on 26 December at 1300 hours. by RSHYR Media Posted 20 Nov 07:20 GMT Vendée Globe Wednesday Morning Update Vendée Globe Wednesday Morning Update Dodging the Doldrums Within the next few hours the leaders in the Vendée Globe will enter the Doldrums, the Intertropical Convergence Zone between the weather systems in the North and South Atlantic, which is notoriously fickle and unpredictable. by Mark Jardine Posted 20 Nov 06:22 GMT 18ft Skiff Sixt Spring Championship Final Preview 18ft Skiff Sixt Spring Championship Final Preview The Rag & Famish Hotel team have dominated the season so far Three of the best teams in 2024-25 season fleet put on a great exhibition of power, speed racing in a 25-30 knot nor'easter on Sydney Harbour last Sunday with only a few secs separating them for more than two-thirds of the long course by Frank Quealey Posted 20 Nov 02:54 GMT Rolex Sydney Hobart Yacht Race preview Rolex Sydney Hobart Yacht Race preview 2024 edition will be the 79th of the 628-nautical mile (1,163 kilometre) offshore race Since its inauguration nearly 80 years ago, the Rolex Sydney Hobart Yacht Race has built an esteemed global reputation and become one of the most famous fixtures on the international sporting calendar. by Quinag Posted 19 Nov 23:19 GMT SailGP: Black Foils step up to Season 5 SailGP: Black Foils step up to Season 5 Black Foils will face two new teams and changes to most of the fleet's line ups in Dubai Arriving in Dubai ahead of the opening event of the biggest SailGP season yet, the Black Foils are thriving on the unknown and enthusiasm of fresh faces in what is expected to be an unpredictable start to racing. by Black Foils Media Posted 19 Nov 22:25 GMT Sam Pascoe tops the Musto Skiff UK Series Sam Pascoe tops the Musto Skiff UK Series After 12 events which saw 83 individual competitors After 12 events in the 2024 Musto Skiff UK series, Sam Pascoe has won the 2024 Southern Circuit and the overall UK Series title. This comes after a flawless performance that saw Sam clinch the UK National Title in June, and World Title in July. by Mark Cooper Posted 19 Nov 22:14 GMT A new OK Dinghy World No. 1 A new OK Dinghy World No. 1 Former World Champion Roger Blasse from Australia For the first time ever the former two time OK Dinghy world champion, Roger Blasse, from Australia, is the OK Dinghy World No.1. He moves up seven places in the final World Ranking List of 2024 to take the top spot for the first time. by Robert Deaves Posted 19 Nov 22:00 GMT Hyde Sails returns as an Official Supplier Hyde Sails returns as an Official Supplier For the Clipper 2025-26 Race Hyde Sails is set to supply the Clipper Round the World Yacht Race fleet for an eighth edition, with this partnership adding another chapter to this longstanding collaboration. by Clipper Round the World Race Posted 19 Nov 19:37 GMT iQFOiL International Games start tomorrow iQFOiL International Games start tomorrow With Asian Championships in Shenzhen, China The 2024 iQFOiL Asian Championships and iQFOiL Youth & Junior Asian Championships, alongside the iQFOiL International Games, have begun in Shenzhen, Yantian District, China. by iQFOiL Class Communications Posted 19 Nov 19:02 GMT Vendée Globe Day 10 Vendée Globe Day 10 A birthday bonus for Goodchild but Doldrums beckon Having battled for the best part of three days to the escape Doldrum like conditions which have prevailed in place of the trade winds that would normally have been accelerating the Vendée Globe fleet south at speed, now it is time for the real thing. by Vendee Globe Media Posted 19 Nov 17:19 GMT Stoneways Marine Amateur Photographer of the Year Stoneways Marine Amateur Photographer of the Year Alan Jenkins wins first place Stoneways Marine, one of the UK's leading marine insurance brokers, is delighted to reveal the winners of its Amateur Marine Photographer of the Year 2024 competition. by Stoneways Marine Posted 19 Nov 17:00 GMT RS Feva GP3 and Winter Championships RS Feva GP3 and Winter Championships The waters of Weymouth Bay eagerly awaited a fleet of 38 Fevas Our Grand Prix 3, Winter Championships unfolded in the illustrious embrace of the Weymouth & Portland National Sailing Academy over the past weekend. The waters of Weymouth Bay eagerly awaited a fleet of 38 Fevas. by Chrissie Le Petit Posted 19 Nov 15:54 GMT RS Venture Connect Worlds awarded certification RS Venture Connect Worlds awarded certification Silver Level Clean Regatta The RS Venture Connect Class Association is proud to announce that the 2024 World Championship has been awarded Silver Level Clean Regatta Certification by Sailors for the Sea. by RS Venture Class Association Posted 19 Nov 15:28 GMT Steve Nicholson Memorial Open is back in 2025 Steve Nicholson Memorial Open is back in 2025 Register now for popular winter regatta held in aid of the Asthma & Lung UK charity Northampton Sailing Club is delighted to announce the annual Steve Nicholson Memorial Trophy event will be back again in 2025. It will take place on Saturday 25th January, with headline sponsor Pinnell & Bax. by Clare Butterfield Posted 19 Nov 14:56 GMT RORC Caribbean 600 news RORC Caribbean 600 news RORC Nelson's Cup Series is now a stand-alone event The stage is set for an electrifying 16th edition of the RORC Caribbean 600, starting Monday 24th February 2025, from Antigua. The early entries in IRC Zero reveal a fierce battle among some of the most advanced offshore racing machines on the planet. by Louay Habib Posted 19 Nov 13:16 GMT RS400 Rooster National Tour overall RS400 Rooster National Tour overall Another strong year with almost 70 boats attending The premature end of this year's season, due to the End of Seasons being cancelled sees Ian Martin & Various (Emma Clarke, Chris Martin, Jon Pinner) being crowned the Rooster National Tour champions for 2024! by Sam Knight Posted 19 Nov 13:05 GMT Typhoon International unveils new brand Typhoon International unveils new brand Incorporating the latest in fabric technologies, innovations and features Typhoon International, a leading name in marine apparel and water sports equipment, is proud to announce the unveiling of its new brand identity at this year's METSTRADE. by Typhoon International Posted 19 Nov 12:00 GMT British University Fleet Racing Championships British University Fleet Racing Championships Light winds were forecast for Torquay but the race team pulled off an incredible event Light winds were forecast for Torquay during the BUCS Fleets weekend, hosted by Exeter University Sailing Club, but the race team pulled off an incredible event - managing to complete the six-race series in especially tricky conditions. by Isobel Stewart Posted 19 Nov 11:17 GMT Raymarine wins DAME Design award Raymarine wins DAME Design award RSW Smart Wind Transducer wins the Navigation and Communication category Raymarine is proud to announce its RSW Smart Wind Transducer has won the 'Navigation and Communication' category of the 2024 DAME Awards at METSTRADE in Amsterdam. The RSW Smart Wind Transducer is a wired NMEA 2000 compatible masthead sensor. by Raymarine Posted 19 Nov 10:00 GMT Breakthrough in Monitoring Detects Rig Danger Breakthrough in Monitoring Detects Rig Danger Before you even leave the dock What if you knew your rig was about to fail due to fatigue, before even boarding your yacht? You could simply book in for a service and get back to safe sailing as soon as possible. by Cyclops Marine Posted 19 Nov 09:00 GMT Closing on 100 for the Draycote Dash Closing on 100 for the Draycote Dash First event of the Seldén Sailjuice Winter Series is next weekend Online entry closes on Tuesday night for Event #1 of the Seldén Sailjuice Winter Series, the Fernhurst Books Draycote Dash by Andy Rice Posted 19 Nov 07:59 GMT Vendée Globe Tuesday Morning Update Vendée Globe Tuesday Morning Update Why go West in the South Atlantic? A question we've been asked a lot in the Vendée Globe is why head West in the South Atlantic when the Cape of Good Hope is to the East. by Mark Jardine Posted 19 Nov 06:32 GMT Conrad to present at Ocean Sustainability Forum Conrad to present at Ocean Sustainability Forum The 'Crazy Kiwi' is currently competing in his second Vendee Globe The 'Crazy Kiwi', Conrad Colman, is currently competing in his second Vendee Globe, this time aboard MS Amlin. by Ocean Crusaders Posted 19 Nov 06:14 GMT “Science Mission accomplished!” “Science Mission accomplished!” Boris Herrmann deploys Weather Buoy during Vendée Globe Boris Herrmann, skipper of Team Malizia, deployed a weather buoy northwest of Cabo Verde this afternoon while racing in the Vendée Globe. by Team Malizia Posted 18 Nov 23:24 GMT North Devon Wrecker pursuit North Devon Wrecker pursuit Sailing Southwest Winter Series has begun The Sailing Southwest winter series is upon us again with seven pursuit races scheduled over the winter months. The first race was held at North Devon Yacht Club in Instow on 10th November with six more events to follow. by Jonathan Miles Posted 18 Nov 22:40 GMT Rockshore / Bosun Bobs RS400 Winter Series Week 3 Rockshore / Bosun Bobs RS400 Winter Series Week 3 Committee boat wastes no time in getting the black flag out Sunday 17th of November brought a cool NW 13-18kts. Gerry and his team set a perfect windward leeward and rattled off three races. Race1 was a general recall and the committee boat wasted no time in getting the black flag out. by Michael Ferguson Posted 18 Nov 21:09 GMT Vendée Globe Day 9: Vendée Globe Day 9: Not Out of the Woods Yet Vendée Globe leader Sam Goodchild has seen his lead shrink progressively as the skippers chasing behind him and to his west have held on to wind for slightly longer than he has, the British skipper descending south into light, light airs again. by Vendee Globe Media Posted 18 Nov 17:33 GMT RS500 Rooster National Tour RS500 Rooster National Tour 45 races, 17 helms, 20 crews, 37 total sailors, 12 sailing clubs Seven sailing events, 45 races, 17 helms, 20 crews, 37 total sailors, 12 sailing clubs represented, 11 different helms, 12 different crews on the podiums, lots of prizes, endeavour prizes and mid-fleet heroes,...and one sensational Limbo competition. by Bob Preston Posted 18 Nov 16:27 GMT Vendee Globe - Day 8 - Fleet now moving Vendee Globe - Day 8 - Fleet now moving British sailor Sam Goodchild looks set to take charge of the Vendée Globe Race Only a handful of the IMOCA60s are turning in double figure VMG (Velocity Made Good) speeds, and the top VMG over 24hrs was 12.7kts recorded by Nicholas Lunven (Holcim PRB). by Richard Gladwell, Sail-World NZ Posted 18 Nov 15:32 GMT GKA Freestyle Kite World Cup Cauipe concludes GKA Freestyle Kite World Cup Cauipe concludes Switzerland's Maxime Chabloz breaks 'nearly-man' taboo with first World Cup win Switzerland's Maxime Chabloz broke his losing streak when he got his first victory at the Copa Kitley GKA Freestyle Kite World Cup Cauipe, while Bruna Kajiya made it back-to-back wins in front of ecstatic home fans in Brazil. by Ian MacKinnon Posted 18 Nov 13:28 GMT Bembridge Illusion Bailey Bowl Bembridge Illusion Bailey Bowl 26 keen sailors racing off Silversands beach and in the harbour It was great to see 21 boats out on Saturday 16th November for the first day of the Bailey Bowl Regatta. Conditions were very light so the decision was taken to take the fleet outside the harbour the race course was set just off Silversands beach. by Laurence Blackburn Posted 18 Nov 13:16 GMT 18ft Skiffs: Blasting on Sydney Harbour 18ft Skiffs: Blasting on Sydney Harbour The commentary team put the seabreeze at 18kts plus - it looked a lot more willing towards the end It was all on during Sunday's racing on Sydney harbour in the 18ft Skiffs. The commentary team put the seabreeze at 18kts plus - it looked a lot more willing than that towards the race end. by 18 Footers TV Posted 18 Nov 11:22 GMT Scaramouche's Mini Tonner Season 20 Scaramouche's Mini Tonner Season 20 Greig City Academy sailors have a very successful year This season saw a very pleasing evolution of the Scaramouche Sailing project for many new up and coming sailors. Much of the learning's biggest successes can be traced back to our mini tonner Riot and IF. by Scaramouche Sailing Trust Posted 18 Nov 11:20 GMT The oldest footage of Albacore sailing The oldest footage of Albacore sailing A look back into our video archive, which reveals some great 1960s material Here we look at early racing and cruising in the Albacore class. We have footage from 1958 to 1977 for you to enjoy looking back at the old technology, wonderful clothing, and excellent haircuts. by Magnus Smith Posted 17 Nov 21:00 GMT Gloves off! (Or is that actually gloves on?) Gloves off! (Or is that actually gloves on?) Gloves off, bare-knuckle street fighter style, or tape the hands up and go the padded mitts Well now... Isn't that actually a really good point. Normally, you'd say it was gloves off, time to get physical in a bare-knuckle street fighter sense. by John Curnow, Sail-World.com AUS Editor Posted 17 Nov 21:00 GMT