18ft Skiff NSW Championship Races 3 and 4 18ft Skiff NSW Championship Races 3 and 4 25-knot southerly wind on Sydney Harbour In contrast to the light, variable conditions of last Sunday's opening day of the 2023-24 NSW 18ft skiff Championship, today's racing on Sydney Harbour was conducted in a 25-knot southerly wind which produced an action-packed day of speed racing by Frank Quealey Posted 3 Dec 09:40 GMT Sail Melbourne overall Sail Melbourne overall Matt Wearn continues winning the ILCA 7 class Yesterday's clouds and rain made way for sun and steady winds as Australia's Olympic sailing stars emerged on the final day of racing at Sail Melbourne. by Michael Martin Posted 3 Dec 07:14 GMT America's Cup Preliminary Regatta overall America's Cup Preliminary Regatta overall A solid 16-20 knot breeze and a lumpy, challenging sea-state for the final day It was thrilling. It was tense. But Emirates Team New Zealand laid it all on the line, sailed accurately and consistently on the day and aced the Grand Final from start to finish to win the America's Cup Preliminary Regatta Jeddah, presented by NEOM. by Magnus Wheatley Posted 2 Dec 19:05 GMT SSL Gold Cup Semi-Finals SSL Gold Cup Semi-Finals Razor-thin margins With the first rainclouds we've seen in Gran Canaria since the start of the competition, this was no normal day in the SSL Gold Cup. Everyone understood it was all on the line. by Mark Jardine & Benedict Donovan / SSL Gold Cup Posted 2 Dec 18:28 GMT KiteFoil World Series Final in Zhuhai day 3 KiteFoil World Series Final in Zhuhai day 3 Dolenc fights back - has the haircut helped? According to the Old Testament legend of Samson, when Delilah cut his hair he lost all his power. The opposite appears to be true for Martin Dolenc. Having had his hair cut on Friday evening in the Chinese city of Zhuhai. by Andy Rice Posted 2 Dec 17:58 GMT Retour à La Base update Retour à La Base update 'The holiday is over'…contemplating the big downwind 'The holiday is over' warned Kiwi Conrad Colman this morning, contemplating how hard the next week is going to be for the 31 strong Retour à La Base fleet of IMOCAs. by Retour à La Base Posted 2 Dec 16:41 GMT GKA Freestyle-Kite World Cup Finals Qatar preview GKA Freestyle-Kite World Cup Finals Qatar preview Title races on knife edge will play out at purpose-built Fuwairit Kite Beach resort's lagoon The climactic final stop of the Qatar Airways GKA Kite World Tour promises to be a thriller with the world title races in the Freestyle discipline still wide open after a season-long drama. by Ian MacKinnon Posted 2 Dec 16:18 GMT Alinghi Red Bull Racing at America's Cup Jeddah Alinghi Red Bull Racing at America's Cup Jeddah We're in the mix Alinghi Red Bull Racing finished third in the overall standings on Saturday in the second America's Cup preliminary regatta in Jeddah, Saudi Arabia. by Alinghi Red Bull Racing Posted 2 Dec 15:04 GMT Improvements and frustrations for INEOS Britannia Improvements and frustrations for INEOS Britannia America's Cup Preliminary Regatta concluded with a fifth place overall The north-westerly breeze had blown all night and built the waves on the course just off Jeddah's Corniche. Combined with another couple of knots more wind speed it made for testing conditions - even for these elite sailors.? by INEOS Britannia Posted 2 Dec 14:56 GMT Emirates Team New Zealand win in Jeddah Emirates Team New Zealand win in Jeddah A dramatically tough America's Cup Preliminary Regatta Emirates Team New Zealand have won a dramatically tough America's Cup Preliminary Regatta Jeddah presented by NEOM. by Emirates Team New Zealand Posted 2 Dec 14:16 GMT Exe Sails & Covers Starcross Steamer preview Exe Sails & Covers Starcross Steamer preview Classic pursuit race capped at 80 entries, so don't hang about The 2024 edition of the Exe Sails & Covers Starcross Steamer will take place on the 4th of February 2024. With up to 80 monohulls able to enter and the classic pursuit race format, this is a race not to miss. by Ben Cutler-Sharp Posted 2 Dec 12:34 GMT Winter maintenance tips Winter maintenance tips Get ready for winter with these top tips from Marine Products International It's that time of year! Winterisation is now in full swing and around the yard essential maintenance work is being undertaken. by Marine Products Direct Posted 2 Dec 12:00 GMT Shooting Waves Shooting Waves The story behind Paul Gibbins Photography Sailing less now I needed an excuse to be on the water. I stumbled into photography in 2017, entirely self taught, but gravitated towards the sea as I thought I would combine my interest with many years cruising, racing and teaching. by Paul Gibbins Posted 2 Dec 09:04 GMT Gift Ideas for the Sailor and Watersports Fanatic Gift Ideas for the Sailor and Watersports Fanatic An organised ideas section on CoastWaterSports website Check out our organised gift section for ideas for the sailor or watersports fanatic in your life! by CoastWaterSports Posted 2 Dec 09:00 GMT Sail Melbourne Day 3 Sail Melbourne Day 3 Wind and waves wreak havoc A traditional Melbourne south to southwesterly wind of 16 to 22 knots saw sailors battling whitecaps and an increased sea state of 1-meter waves at a wet and wild Sail Melbourne today. by Michael Martin Posted 2 Dec 07:20 GMT Topper Fleet Summary from Kinsale Topper Fleet Summary from Kinsale The hunt for boats continued and resulted in new sailors joining the fleet In 2023, the KYC topper fleet experienced a year of outstanding sailing. Despite occasional disruptions from the typical Irish weather, the sailors maintained enthusiastic. by Dorothy Matthews Posted 1 Dec 20:17 GMT Charal stepping on the gas in lead Charal stepping on the gas in lead After just over 24 hours of racing in Retour à La Base After just over 24 hours of racing since leaving Fort-de-France, Jéremie Beyou is proving his well optimised Charal is fastest on the northwards climb up the Atlantic for the Retour à La Base fleet of solo racers. by Retour à La Base Posted 1 Dec 18:52 GMT The day of the dogfights for INEOS Britannia The day of the dogfights for INEOS Britannia Day 2 of the second AC37 Preliminary Regatta on the Red Sea Day 2 of the second AC37 Preliminary Regatta once and again dawned hot and sunny on the Red Sea... but everything else was different. The forecast was for a 13-15 knot north-west breeze, with the water a lot choppier. by INEOS Britannia Posted 1 Dec 17:26 GMT All-in on Saturday for Alinghi Red Bull Racing All-in on Saturday for Alinghi Red Bull Racing The Swiss team finished with a pair of third-place podiums Having the chance to sail at all-out speeds in a racing environment has been one of Alinghi Red Bull Racing's objectives for this second Preliminary Regatta. by Alinghi Red Bull Racing Posted 1 Dec 17:18 GMT America's Cup Preliminary Regatta day 2 America's Cup Preliminary Regatta day 2 Dream conditions produce high action Jeddah was a magical venue today delivering outstanding, pitch-perfect conditions for Raceday Two of the America's Cup Preliminary Regatta Jeddah, presented by NEOM. Bang on cue, a 12-16 knot north westerly filtered across the racecourse. by 37th America's Cup media Posted 1 Dec 16:31 GMT RS600 Rooster National Tour summary RS600 Rooster National Tour summary Congratulations to George Smith The 2023 RS600 National Tour, generously supported by Rooster went all the way to the wire, with the overall result being decided by the last race of the final event. by Jamie Mawson Posted 1 Dec 15:45 GMT Emirates Team New Zealand dominate on day 2 Emirates Team New Zealand dominate on day 2 To qualify for match race final in Jeddah The story of the day was Emirates Team New Zealand again being dominant winning two races, as well as second place which was enough to secure their place in tomorrow's match race final with two fleet races yet to race at Jeddah. by Emirates Team New Zealand Posted 1 Dec 15:08 GMT Seldén Mast strengthens sales team Seldén Mast strengthens sales team Four new appointments to support its recent growth Gosport based Seldén Mast Ltd has strengthened its sales team with four new appointments to support its recent growth and to expand the sales of its spars, deck hardware, and furling systems into new markets. by Seldén Mast Posted 1 Dec 14:30 GMT SSL Gold Cup 1/4 Finals recap SSL Gold Cup 1/4 Finals recap We're down to the final 8 teams in Gran Canaria Just when you think the SSL Gold Cup can't get any more exciting, another round proves you wrong. The 1/4 Finals saw the introduction of the top 8 seeded teams, taking on the 8 qualifiers, so naturally the level of competition went up a notch. by Mark Jardine & Benedict Donovan / SSL Gold Cup Posted 1 Dec 13:16 GMT OK Dinghy World Rankings updated OK Dinghy World Rankings updated Thomas Hansson-Mild back on top Former world No 1, Thomas Hansson-Mild returns to the No.1 spot in the final OK Dinghy World Rankings of 2023. Germany's André Budzien climbs five places to second, while Denmark's Jens Eckhardt moves up to third, and into the top 10 for the first time. by Robert Deaves Posted 1 Dec 13:12 GMT New Rooster Bags made from upcycled sails New Rooster Bags made from upcycled sails Launching a unique range of bags with local business Sandy Point Watersports Rooster® proudly announces the launch of an exclusive bag range in collaboration with Sandy Point Watersports. Crafted from upcycled sails and Rooster rope offcuts, this limited edition collection is set to make waves this holiday season. by Rooster Posted 1 Dec 12:00 GMT KiteFoil World Series Final in Zhuhai day 2 KiteFoil World Series Final in Zhuhai day 2 Spiky, gusty conditions took the world's best kiteboarders to the edge of control Spiky, gusty conditions took the world's best kiteboarders to the edge of control on day two of the Lakewood Hills KiteFoil World Series China. by Andy Rice Posted 1 Dec 11:50 GMT IOCA Optimist Winter Championships at Draycote IOCA Optimist Winter Championships at Draycote It was freezing cold but despite the conditions everyone had lots of fun and laughs After enjoying the warmest November on record north of the border, Scottish Optimist sailors arriving at Draycote Water Sailing Club for the IOCA Winter Championships were in for a shock. With low temperatures all weekend it certainly felt like winter. by Stephen Wright Posted 1 Dec 11:04 GMT Global Solo Challenge - Emotions and perspectives Global Solo Challenge - Emotions and perspectives The ocean, relentless, delves deep into the souls of the sailors Days pass quickly at the GSC, but for the skippers, each hour and day is filled with novelty and surprises: some pleasant, others more challenging to face. by Margherita Pelaschier / Global Solo Challenge Posted 1 Dec 10:46 GMT Ibiza JoySail 2024 extends a day Ibiza JoySail 2024 extends a day Announcing exciting news for Palma-Ibiza record challenge Ibiza JoySail has made even further headway in the racing world by announcing new developments to what is one of the Mediterranean's most attractive and competitive superyacht regattas. by Ibiza JoySail Posted 1 Dec 10:27 GMT Marine Resources latest jobs listing Marine Resources latest jobs listing December arrives with a whisper of career possibilities in the air December arrives with a whisper of career possibilities in the air. Ready for the next chapter? by Marine Resources Posted 1 Dec 09:00 GMT Sail Melbourne Day 2 Sail Melbourne Day 2 The future shines bright Some of Australia's brightest young sailing stars shone bright on another glamour day of racing at Sail Melbourne today. by Michael Martin Posted 1 Dec 08:58 GMT INEOS Britannia wins the race against time INEOS Britannia wins the race against time A great opening day at the Preliminary Regatta in Jeddah The first day of this Preliminary Regatta of the America's Cup opened hot and sunny on the Red Sea. It was INEOS Britannia's shore team who were first to work up a sweat. The boat was being prepared when oil was found leaking from the starboard flap. by INEOS Britannia Posted 1 Dec 08:39 GMT 2024 Cape Horn Hall of Fame: Nominations now open 2024 Cape Horn Hall of Fame: Nominations now open Nominations have opened for six more famous Cape Horners True to its tradition of hosting world-famous sailors, the town of Les Sables d'Olonne, the global capital of single-handed ocean racing, is now home to the International Association of Cape Horners Cape Horn Hall of Fame. by IACH Posted 1 Dec 08:32 GMT Fireball 2023-24 Victorian State titles Fireball 2023-24 Victorian State titles A strong fleet sailed at Cairn Curran SC A strong fleet of Victorian Fireballs headed to Cairn Curran for the 2023-24 Victorian State titles. The forecast was for light winds and rain, but the Fireballers were undeterred. by Chris Payne Posted 1 Dec 06:45 GMT New 30L Dry Backpack by Vaikobi New 30L Dry Backpack by Vaikobi Ready for any adventure when you are Our new roll-top waterproof backpack is ready for any adventure when you are! Secure roll-and-clip top for waterproof mode - keeps water out even when submerged! by Vaikobi Posted 1 Dec 06:13 GMT Racing on the Edge latest video Racing on the Edge latest video Biggest shake-up in SailGP history explored A look into the future of the US team, old and new rivalries boil over and the question of who's driving the 'Flying Roo' in Dubai answered by SailGP Posted 30 Nov 23:03 GMT SSL Gold Cup 1/4 Finals Day 4 SSL Gold Cup 1/4 Finals Day 4 Tough & Tempestuous Golden Day The 1/4 Finals started in a calm manner, but came to a crescendo early on Thursday in Gran Canaria. by Mark Jardine & Benedict Donovan / SSL Gold Cup Posted 30 Nov 20:44 GMT Retour à La Base starts from Martinique Retour à La Base starts from Martinique Burton making the early pace After a relatively benign, light winds start out of the Bay of Fort-de-France, Louis Burton was leading the 30 strong Retour à La Base fleet as the inaugural solo race across the Atlantic to Lorient filed south to round the tip of Martinique. by Retour à La Base Posted 30 Nov 20:13 GMT Jimmy Spithill to drive for Aussie Team in Dubai Jimmy Spithill to drive for Aussie Team in Dubai Tom Slingsby will miss the SailGP event to be at the birth of his first child Two-time America's Cup winner and former United States SailGP Team driver and CEO, Jimmy Spithill, will replace Tom Slingsby in the Australia SailGP Team at the Emirates Dubai Sail Grand Prix presented by P&O Marinas on December 9-10. by Ciara Wylie Posted 30 Nov 19:39 GMT Arkea Ultim Challenge - Brest preview Arkea Ultim Challenge - Brest preview Six Ultim skippers will set out to make history in January Starting off Brest, France on January 7th six Ultim skippers will set out to make history by competing in the first solo multihull race around the world. by Arkea Ultim Challenge Posted 30 Nov 19:34 GMT KiteFoil World Series Final in Zhuhai day 1 KiteFoil World Series Final in Zhuhai day 1 “The enemy? Me, myself and I.” Such was Lauriane Nolot's concern about the food on her first visit to China, she packed a few kilos of precautionary pasta and pesto in her baggage. by Andy Rice Posted 30 Nov 18:49 GMT L'Occitane sets sail for the Retour à La Base L'Occitane sets sail for the Retour à La Base IMOCA fleet set off for the final race of the year The starting gun for the Retour à La Base has just been fired! At 12:00 today (local time), 17:00 French time, the IMOCA fleet set off for the final race of the year, taking more than 30 IMOCA skippers to Lorient, this time sailing solo. by L'Occitane Sailing Team Posted 30 Nov 17:46 GMT America's Cup Preliminary Regatta day 1 America's Cup Preliminary Regatta day 1 Red sea delight for New Zealand and Italy Undoubtedly one of the most beautiful venues in the world for high-performance sailing, the Red Sea served up challenging afternoon conditions for the sailors in the America's Cup Preliminary Regatta Jeddah, presented by NEOM. by 37th America's Cup media Posted 30 Nov 16:24 GMT Hamble Winter Series week 7 Hamble Winter Series week 7 One thing is for sure it was a bit grey and miserable in the drizzle PRO Peter Bateson described the conditions on week seven of the Hamble Winter Series as "cool but not cold." One thing is for sure it was a bit grey and miserable in the drizzle. by Trevor Pountain Posted 30 Nov 16:07 GMT McIntyre Ocean Globe Race update McIntyre Ocean Globe Race update Storms, strategies, and stunning sunsets pushing hard toward Auckland Twenty five days out from Cape Town and one could almost describe it as 'too-perfect' sailing conditions for the McIntyre Ocean Globe fleet bound for Auckland and a Christmas stopover. by Ocean Globe Race Posted 30 Nov 16:02 GMT Alinghi Red Bull Racing back at the start line Alinghi Red Bull Racing back at the start line The Swiss team faced lighter than expected breezes The sailors of Alinghi Red Bull Racing have talked all week about the importance of facing off against the world's best sailors and the five other entries in the Louis Vuitton 37th America's Cup once again. by Alinghi Red Bull Racing Posted 30 Nov 15:28 GMT The Ocean Race takes action at COP28 The Ocean Race takes action at COP28 Calling for a sea change at United Nations Climate Change Conference The Ocean Race is at the United Nations Climate Change Conference, COP28, to call for the ocean to be a key consideration in the vital climate negotiations and to highlight how sport and business can help to make a positive difference for the planet. by The Ocean Race Posted 30 Nov 14:37 GMT