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A turning point in the match?
Drama on day 4 of the Louis Vuitton 37th America's Cup
© Ian Roman / America's Cup
Eastern Promise
A recent trip to China proved to be enlightening
© Mark Jardine
Louis Vuitton 37th America's Cup Day 3
The racing tightens up in Barcelona
© Ricardo Pinto / America's Cup
2000 sailors win 2024 Endeavour Trophy
Oliver Groves & Esther Parkhurst claim dinghy champion of champions title
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Puig Women's America's Cup Final
Luna Rossa Prada Pirelli Women's Team win inaugural event
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2024 Wingfoil Racing World Cup Italy Day 2
2024 Wingfoil Racing World Cup Italy Day 2
Max heart rate and abandoned races
A super short track racecourse and the latest 6.5-meter double-profile wings couldn't save nearly half the women's and men's fleets on day two as some riders sank up to their knees waiting for a puff to get foiling in the six- to eight-knot winds.
by WingFoil Racing World Cup
Posted 17 Oct 21:03 BST
The America's Cup Hall of Fame new inductees
The America's Cup Hall of Fame new inductees
Josh Belsky, Bob Fisher, Kevin Shoebridge and Juan Vila honored
Four new inductees joined the America's Cup Hall of Fame in a ceremony held at Barcelona's historic Museu Marítim during the 37th Match for the America's Cup.
by Herreshoff Marine Museum
Posted 17 Oct 15:10 BST
Xtremity 420 Autumn Championship at Warsash
Xtremity 420 Autumn Championship at Warsash
24 teams showcase their talents and deliver thrilling racing
The waters off Warsash Sailing Club came alive as 24 teams showcased their talents during the highly anticipated Xtremity 420 Autumn Championship held on September 28th and 29th.
by David Fletcher
Posted 17 Oct 14:32 BST
Exciting updates for UK Europe Class Association
Exciting updates for UK Europe Class Association
Working hard behind the scenes to enhance its online presence
The UK Europe Class Association has been working hard behind the scenes to enhance its online presence, providing valuable resources and information to Europe sailors past, present and future.
by Ben Harris / UK Europe Class Association
Posted 17 Oct 11:13 BST
Votes for Yacht Racing Image Award 2024 open
Votes for Yacht Racing Image Award 2024 open
More than 130 yacht racing photographers representing 31 nations have submitted an image
More than 130 yacht racing photographers representing 31 nations have submitted an image for this year's photo contest dedicated to the sport of sailing. The top 20 images will be exhibited at METSTRADE Amsterdam.
by Yacht Racing Image Award
Posted 17 Oct 10:22 BST
RS700 Rooster National Tour at Brightlingsea
RS700 Rooster National Tour at Brightlingsea
Carter struts his stuff in Essex
It was back to the 2023 Nationals venue of Brightlingsea for the RS700s, next stop on the Rooster National Tour. The home fleet welcomed visitors to occasional blue skies and consistently brown waters.
by Matt Conner
Posted 17 Oct 10:12 BST
Contender Final Fling at Rutland
Contender Final Fling at Rutland
An autumnal feel in the air with leaves covering the dinghy park
With colder mornings, leaves covering the dinghy park, shorter days and an autumnal feel in the air, it can only mean one thing, it must be time for the Contenders annual trip to the waters of Rutland.
by Carl Tagoe
Posted 17 Oct 09:57 BST
Congratulations Margherita Porro
Congratulations Margherita Porro
WASZP sailor now a Women's America's Cup Winner
A huge congratulations to Margherita Porro (Port Helm) on winning the Women's America's Cup Team Luna Rossa Prada Pirelli!
by WASZP Class
Posted 17 Oct 06:44 BST
Elton Solo Open
Elton Solo Open
Final event of the 2024 Northern Series
The final open of the season was held at the weekend, with a few key people missing it was going to be an exciting event.
by Stephen Denison & Innes Armstrong
Posted 17 Oct 06:16 BST
LOMO Blaze Inlands at Chase
LOMO Blaze Inlands at Chase
Deciding event of the 2024 Blaze Traveller Series
The 2024 LOMO Blaze Inland Championships unfolded over the weekend of October 12th and 13th at The Chase Sailing Club, offering a blend of challenging weather and fierce competition.
by Chris Anderson & Andy Wilson
Posted 17 Oct 06:07 BST
2024 Wingfoil Racing World Cup Italy Day 1
2024 Wingfoil Racing World Cup Italy Day 1
Cramped arms and lost leaders leave French on top
It was a dramatic first day of the Wingfoil Racing World Cup Italy with two gruelling long-distance races that had riders shaking their arms to send blood to cramping forearms.
by WingFoil Racing World Cup
Posted 16 Oct 22:19 BST
Cup Spy - Am Cup: Day 4 - Brits return fire
Cup Spy - Am Cup: Day 4 - Brits return fire
INEOS Britannia digs deep in their battle for America's Cup survival and put two bullets into Kiwis
Updated. Wednesday was make or break for INEOS Britannia to stay as a serious threat in the America's Cup regatta. Ashore officials were quite openly talking about a proposed race schedule if the Emirates Team NZ juggernaut rolled on to score six wins.
by Richard Gladwell, Sail-World NZ
Posted 16 Oct 21:46 BST
INEOS Britannia fight back with two race wins
INEOS Britannia fight back with two race wins
On Louis Vuitton 37th America's Cup Match Day 4
A warm and humid day in Barcelona yielded southerly thermal breezes of 7-11 knots for two absorbing races that saw INEOS Britannia, the Challenger of Record, take back-to-back victories to move the scoreline to 4-2.
by America's Cup Media
Posted 16 Oct 18:50 BST
INEOS Britannia back in the game
INEOS Britannia back in the game
After securing two race wins in 37th America's Cup Match
INEOS Britannia, the British Challenger of Record racing for the Royal Yacht Squadron Ltd, has secured two race wins against Emirates Team New Zealand in the 37th America's Cup Match.
by INEOS Britannia
Posted 16 Oct 18:37 BST
Thrilling finish to Yachting Malta Coastal Race
Thrilling finish to Yachting Malta Coastal Race
56 yachts vied for supremacy in ideal racing conditions
The Yachting Malta Coastal Race, organized by the Royal Malta Yacht Club, delivered a dramatic showdown on Wednesday, 16th October, with 56 yachts vying for supremacy under ideal racing conditions.
by Royal Malta Yacht Club
Posted 16 Oct 17:40 BST
Hamble Winter Series 2024 Race Week 2
Hamble Winter Series 2024 Race Week 2
A weekend of one half
Race Week 2 of the Hamble Winter Series comprises two days of racing for the Hamble IRC Autumn Championship, sponsored by Key Yachting. Early weather forecasts showed that once again we may have weekend of two halves.
by Trevor Pountain
Posted 16 Oct 15:50 BST
Louis Vuitton 37th America's Cup Day 4
Louis Vuitton 37th America's Cup Day 4
With light winds and a big swell anything could happen
A huge day in the Louis Vuitton 37th America's Cup. Two more wins for Emirates Team New Zealand would put them on match point. Any wins for INEOS Britannia will give them belief that a comeback is possible.
by Mark Jardine
Posted 16 Oct 14:54 BST
173 Years In The Making
173 Years In The Making
Some of Cyclops Marine's first wireless load sensors were developed alongside the British Challenger
When Sir Ben Ainslie and INEOS Britannia burst through the Louis Vuitton Cup final and into the America's Cup Match for the first time in 60 years it was a momentous moment for British sailing.
by Cyclops Marine
Posted 16 Oct 12:48 BST
Vendée Globe, UNESCO and IMOCA join partner up
Vendée Globe, UNESCO and IMOCA join partner up
25 skippers have volunteered to take weather-marine instruments on board during the race
Twenty five sailors who will take part in the Vendée Globe 2024 will take scientific equipment provided by UNESCO and its scientific partners on board their IMOCA yachts to deploy during the race as they look to advance oceanographic research models.
by Vendée Globe media
Posted 16 Oct 11:17 BST
Merlin Rocket Felucca Trophy at Hollingworth Lake
Merlin Rocket Felucca Trophy at Hollingworth Lake
Part of the Craftinsure Silver Tiller and the Northern Circuit
The annual Felucca Trophy has just taken place at Hollingworth Lake Sailing Club on Saturday 12th and Sunday 13th October, with 16 Merlin Rockets going north to take part.
by Anna Aylward
Posted 16 Oct 09:57 BST
Solent Super Series - Round 1 Cowes
Solent Super Series - Round 1 Cowes
A mixture of SunFasts, a JPK 1030 and Dehler 30 race in the central Solent
The first round of the 2024 Solent Super Series was contested this past weekend in the central Solent with competitors racing off the Island Sailing Club's line.
by Mark Angell
Posted 16 Oct 09:27 BST
Keith Binley joins the Board at Savvy Navvy
Keith Binley joins the Board at Savvy Navvy
Appointed as new Non-Executive Director at the marine tech company
Marine technology company savvy navvy has appointed experienced data and tech leader Keith Binley to join its Board, as the boating navigation app continues to scale up its growth.
by Savvy Navvy
Posted 16 Oct 08:00 BST
Border Counties Midweek Sailing 2024 Season Wrap
Border Counties Midweek Sailing 2024 Season Wrap
74 individual entries for the thriving series
Border Counties Midweek Sailing has now completed the 2024 series and what a great series if a little rocky in places from storms to weed, however we carried on and it has been another fantastic turnout throughout the series.
by Dave Thomas
Posted 16 Oct 06:36 BST
Vendée Globe: A supreme test of mental toughness
Vendée Globe: A supreme test of mental toughness
A test of sailing skill, of sporting competitiveness and endurance for both boat and sailor
The Vendée Globe solo round-the-world race, which sets sail from Les Sables D'Olonne on November 10th, is a test of sailing skill, of sporting competitiveness and endurance for both boat and sailor.
by Ed Gorman / IMOCA Globe Series
Posted 16 Oct 05:32 BST
18ft Skiff 2024-25 Season Preview
18ft Skiff 2024-25 Season Preview
The 91st season of continuous 18ft skiff racing commences on Sunday
The Australian 18 Footers League's 91st continuous season of 18ft skiff racing on Sydney Harbour will commence next Sunday (20 October) when the club conducts Race 1 of the six-race Sixt Spring Championship.
by Frank Quealey
Posted 16 Oct 03:52 BST
2024 YachtsandYachting.com Racing Series Round 5
2024 YachtsandYachting.com Racing Series Round 5
Nine yachts battle it out for the final places in the final
The final round of the YachtsandYachting.com Racing Series organised by Prometheus Sailing was held over the weekend of the 12th and 13th October and saw nine Prometheus 41's entered.
by Terry Hunt
Posted 15 Oct 17:45 BST
DF95 Open at Gosport
DF95 Open at Gosport
M&S District Travellers Trophy event
A cool morning with bright sunshine and a fickle wind from the North greeted the 24 skippers who had travelled from East Kent, Datchet, London, Guildford, Coalhouse Fort, Hampton Court and Emsworth to join an excellent turn out of local skippers.
by Richard Calas
Posted 15 Oct 15:48 BST
America's Cup: Arb Panel rules on expletives
America's Cup: Arb Panel rules on expletives
The AC Arbitration Panel has declined to proceed further after an expletives complaint
An unnamed party has lodged a complaint with the Arbitration Panel for the America's Cup over the exchange between INEOS Britannia skipper, Ben Ainslie and a New Zealand television commentator.
by Richard Gladwell/Sail-World NZ
Posted 15 Oct 14:45 BST
Swan One Design Worlds preview
Swan One Design Worlds preview
A dramatic finale to the ClubSwan Racing season
The 2024 ClubSwan Racing circuit will eagerly come together once again for the highly anticipated ClubSwan 50, ClubSwan 36 and ClubSwan 42 grand finale at the Swan One Design Worlds.
by ClubSwan Racing
Posted 15 Oct 14:04 BST
Craftinsure Lark Open at Itchenor
Craftinsure Lark Open at Itchenor
Following on from the Masters Championship the day before
Following on from the excitement of the Lark Masters Championship on the Saturday, six boats made it to the first start on the Sunday.
by Ed Bradburn
Posted 15 Oct 10:57 BST
Rooster Expands Operations
Rooster Expands Operations
With Strategic Warehouse Consolidation
Rooster, a leading manufacturer of technical clothing and parts in the marine industry, is excited to announce a strategic expansion of its operations, consolidating its European warehousing into the UK.
by Rooster
Posted 15 Oct 08:00 BST
Cup Spy - Am Cup: Day 3 - The one that got away
Cup Spy - Am Cup: Day 3 - The one that got away
Today's scoreline could and should have been 3-1, with the Brits getting a foot in the AC door
Today's scoreline could have, should have, been 3-1, with the Brits getting a foot in the door for the first time in this America's Cup. The Brits were still fuming over yesterday's umpiring decision and which they believe handed the Kiwis a race win.
by Richard Gladwell, Sail-World NZ
Posted 15 Oct 07:59 BST
RS400 Scottish Championship at Dalgety Bay
RS400 Scottish Championship at Dalgety Bay
Held as part of Dalgety Bay's annual regatta
Eight RS400s made it to Dalgety Bay Sailing Club on 28th September for the culmination of the year's Stewart Brewing RS400 Scottish Tour, and the Scottish Championships as part of Dalgety Bay's annual regatta.
by Angus Marshall
Posted 15 Oct 06:32 BST
GP14 Masters Championship at Welsh Harp
GP14 Masters Championship at Welsh Harp
19 competitive boats face challenging conditions
The GP14 Masters, held over the weekend of 5th & 6th October at Welsh Harp Sailing Club, brought together 19 competitive boats facing challenging conditions that tested both skill and strategy.
by Steve Cooper & Liz Guest
Posted 15 Oct 05:58 BST
Irish Squib Inlands at Lough Derg
Irish Squib Inlands at Lough Derg
A superb fleet of 44 boats enter the event
You can tell the health of any keelboat Class by the numbers attending open events. Despite the autumn weather being expected to be cold, forty-four owners packed up their Squib keelboats and towed them to Dromineer on Lough Derg for the Irish Inlands.
by Vincent Delany
Posted 15 Oct 05:44 BST
Phantom Open at Burton
Phantom Open at Burton
Final event of the 2024 Midland Circuit series
Perhaps it was the forecast of very light winds that dissuaded some, but six visitors arrived for the Burton Open meeting, the last of the Midland Circuit series.
by Stuart Turnbull
Posted 15 Oct 05:37 BST
America's Cup: Tight race for ETNZ
America's Cup: Tight race for ETNZ
Race 4 proved to be a real arm wrestle, the tightest race yet. Emirates Team NZ prevailed once again
Race 4 proved to be a real arm wrestle, the tightest race yet. Emirates Team New Zealand prevailed once again, with every metre of the lead hard-earned by the team,
by Emirates Team NZ
Posted 14 Oct 22:58 BST
Toppers and Teras at Starcross
Toppers and Teras at Starcross
With capture the flag and tug of war
Following the tradition started last year, the day of the annual Tera and Topper Open Meeting dawned sunny and windless. Nearly 30 sailors had travelled to Starcross, from as far afield as Oxfordshire and Fowey in Cornwall.
by Peter Solly
Posted 14 Oct 20:14 BST
Eastern Promise
Eastern Promise
A recent trip to China to attend the Shuifu Jinshajiang River Regatta proved to be enlightening
Travelling around the world to see how sailing is practised is enlightening, and a recent trip to China to attend the Shuifu Jinshajiang River Regatta turned out to be one of the most interesting events I've ever seen.
by Mark Jardine
Posted 14 Oct 20:00 BST
Port Edgar sailing stalwart recognised
Port Edgar sailing stalwart recognised
With RYA Scotland Impact Award
A dedicated volunteer, a forerunner in women's sailing, and a talented race official are just some of the ways you might describe Margaret Tait of Port Edgar Yacht Club.
by Philippa Howie
Posted 14 Oct 19:11 BST
Tense and Tight Racing in Barcelona
Tense and Tight Racing in Barcelona
As Emirates Team New Zealand take fourth Louis Vuitton 37th America's Cup win
In a closely fought race that rewarded the most marginal of gains Emirates Team New Zealand took one more point this afternoon in Barcelona with a fourth consecutive victory over INEOS Britannia that advanced them to within three points of victory.
by America's Cup Media
Posted 14 Oct 17:45 BST
Ainslie vows to 'keep pushing all the way'
Ainslie vows to 'keep pushing all the way'
In the 37th America's Cup Match
Ben Ainslie, Team Principal and Skipper of INEOS Britannia, has vowed that the team will "keep pushing all the way" in the 37th America's Cup Match.
by INEOS Britannia
Posted 14 Oct 16:39 BST
Puig Women's America's Cup heralds a new dawn
Puig Women's America's Cup heralds a new dawn
As female sailors take centre stage
Without doubt, one of the highlights of the summer of sailing in Barcelona, the Puig Women's America's Cup, not only delivered from a sailing standpoint but also heralded a new dawn in women's elite sailing.
by America's Cup Media
Posted 14 Oct 16:33 BST
Merlin Rockets of all ages at Hampton
Merlin Rockets of all ages at Hampton
A challenging day's sailing with a variable wind and strong stream
Usually this is held over two days at the weekend but this year, with a strong stream in the Thames and a forecast of virtually no wind on the Sunday, we took the decision to hold both the De May series and the Thames series race concurrently.
by Andrew Mills
Posted 14 Oct 15:29 BST
Broxbourne Flying Fifteen Open
Broxbourne Flying Fifteen Open
An excellent turnout for the final event of the 2024 Southern Travellers series
An excellent turnout of nineteen boats from the home club and one visitor enjoyed the open weekend of sailing and feasting at Broxbourne Sailing Club who sail on a gravel pit in the Lee Valley.
by Pip Hudson
Posted 14 Oct 14:49 BST
RS500 Inlands at Grafham Water
RS500 Inlands at Grafham Water
Battles were had throughout the fleet at front, middle and back
The RS500 fleet were welcomed to Grafham Sailing Club on Saturday 5th October with beautiful sunshine and a sheltered rigging area.
by Bob Preston
Posted 14 Oct 14:38 BST
Portuguese J70 Nationals at Cascais
Portuguese J70 Nationals at Cascais
Opening event of the 2024-2025 Cascais J70 Winter Series
The 2024-2025 Cascais J70 Winter Series has just started, doubling as the Portuguese National Championship, concluded today with a decisive victory for Portuguese sailors.
by Press CNCascais
Posted 14 Oct 14:32 BST
Olympian raises £18k by raffling Paris 2024 boat
Olympian raises £18k by raffling Paris 2024 boat
All the £18,053 raised will go to the Andrew Simpson Foundation
Olympic sailor Micky Beckett has raised over £18,000 to help kids get on the water by raffling the boat he raced at Paris 2024.
by British Sailing Team
Posted 14 Oct 14:28 BST
173 Years In The Making
When Sir Ben Ainslie and INEOS Britannia burst through the Louis Vuitton Cup final and into the America's Cup Match for the first time in 60 years it was a momentous moment for British sailing.
Eastern Promise
Travelling around the world to see how sailing is practised is enlightening, and a recent trip to China to attend the Shuifu Jinshajiang River Regatta turned out to be one of the most interesting events I've ever seen.
Keith Binley joins the Board at Savvy Navvy
Marine technology company savvy navvy has appointed experienced data and tech leader Keith Binley to join its Board, as the boating navigation app continues to scale up its growth.
Oldest videos of women's sailing
With the inaugural Puig Women's America's Cup just finishing, it seemed that our weekly delve in to the video archives should focus on female sailors. With our goal always being to find the oldest footage, this immediately raised some concerns.
Rooster Expands Operations
Rooster, a leading manufacturer of technical clothing and parts in the marine industry, is excited to announce a strategic expansion of its operations, consolidating its European warehousing into the UK.
The King is in the all-together
A counter view of the never-ending summer of sport or, as the French once said, "C'est magnifique, mais ce n'est pas la voile!"
Sail, Service Stay in Trinidad and Tobago
Sail... through azure waters and gentle breezes as you explore the enchanting islands of Trinidad and Tobago. Discover hidden coves, pristine beaches, and vibrant marine life.
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.
Small accessories - big changes
Upgrade your kit bag with a few small additions to keep you cosy now the Winter is on its way.
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...
Allen Showcase New Products at METSTRADE
Allen Brothers is excited to announce our participation in METSTRADE 2024, the premier trade show for marine equipment, materials, and systems, from 19th to 21st November at the RAI Amsterdam.
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.
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!
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.
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.
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.