INEOS Britannia back in action INEOS Britannia back in action Team once again has the golden pairing of Ben Ainslie and Giles Scott The America's Cup roars back into action this weekend with the second of the three Preliminary Regattas begins in Jeddah, on the Red Sea coast of Saudi Arabia. by INEOS Britannia Posted 29 Nov 19:31 GMT SSL Gold Cup 1/4 Finals Day 3 SSL Gold Cup 1/4 Finals Day 3 Gran Canaria shines on massive 6 race day Tuesday's light winds meant we only had two races, so Wednesday was catch-up time, with the wind playing ball, delivering a beautiful 8 knots. A daunting six races were scheduled - physically and mentally draining for the teams and race organisers alike. by Mark Jardine & Benedict Donovan / SSL Gold Cup Posted 29 Nov 19:24 GMT KiteFoil World Series Final Zhuhai preview KiteFoil World Series Final Zhuhai preview International fleet lining up against strong Chinese squad International riders have been getting ready for the climax of the KiteFoil World Series 2023 in Zhuhai China. Racing in the Lakewood Hills KiteFoil World Series China begins on Thursday and concludes this Sunday. by Andy Rice Posted 29 Nov 16:28 GMT New purchasers for United States SailGP Team New purchasers for United States SailGP Team Diverse group of investors representing sport, technology, entertainment and media SailGP's United States team has been purchased by technology investor and founding Uber engineer Ryan McKillen, Margaret McKillen, and two-time world champion sailor Mike Buckley. They are joined by a diverse group of investors. by US SailGP Team Posted 29 Nov 16:11 GMT Pip Hare talks about the Retour a La Base Pip Hare talks about the Retour a La Base A classic, head north, find depression, put your foot down.. Pip Hare is one of those racers who is probably happiest when she is at sea, at one with her IMOCA Medallia. But the British racer now faces her biggest test yet as races solo for the first time on Medallia. by Retour à La Base Posted 29 Nov 15:39 GMT RS800 Rooster National Tour summary RS800 Rooster National Tour summary Congratulations to Tom Morris and Guy Fillmore From the steely grey waters of Rutland in early March to the sumptuous sea-swell of Hayling Bay; from the Olympic ordained Portland Harbour to the war of attrition witnessed at Lymington, the RS800 fleet has been spoiled by seven fantastic venues. by Hugh Shone Posted 29 Nov 13:28 GMT Zhik introduce bespoke corporate/yacht teamwear Zhik introduce bespoke corporate/yacht teamwear Customised and branded Zhik products to race teams and yacht crews Zhik have launched a new bespoke Teamwear Service to supply customised and branded Zhik products to race teams and yacht crews. With a dedicated Account Manager together with your specific branding requirements, the entire process is straightforward. by Zhik Posted 29 Nov 12:00 GMT Stellar cast building Stellar cast building RORC Caribbean 600 entries and interests are approaching 50 teams The 15th anniversary edition of the RORC Caribbean 600 starts in Antigua on 19th February, and since its launch last year, the RORC Nelson's Cup Series provides an additional action-packed event with racing starting on 13th of February. by Louay Habib Posted 29 Nov 11:47 GMT Young Sailor to represent SVG at Youth Worlds Young Sailor to represent SVG at Youth Worlds First time a sailor from St Vincent and the Grenadines has been selected Scarlett Hadley, a student at Girls High School, Kingstown, is representing St Vincent and the Grenadines at the World Sailing Youth Championships. This is the first time a sailor from SVG has been selected to compete in this event. by SVG Sailing Association Posted 29 Nov 10:08 GMT The road to the International WASZP Games The road to the International WASZP Games High stakes and intense battles in the rankings In an adrenaline-fuelled season of sailing, the WASZP rankings have witnessed an epic showdown between the titans of the class, setting the stage for a gripping finale at the International WASZP Games in Sorrento, Australia. by WASZP Class Posted 29 Nov 09:31 GMT Solo racing returns in the IMOCA Class Solo racing returns in the IMOCA Class The beginning of the final build-up to next year's Vendée Globe So here we go, the beginning of the final build-up to next year's Vendée Globe as single-handed racing returns to the IMOCA Class, with the first ever solo Retour à la Base from Martinique in the French Caribbean to Lorient. by Ed Gorman / IMOCA Globe Series Posted 29 Nov 08:41 GMT Watch the AC40 Practice Race live from Jeddah Watch the AC40 Practice Race live from Jeddah Practice Race will be broadcast live starting at 1030UTC for the second Preliminary Event The AC40 Practice Race will be broadcast live from Jeddah starting at 1030UTC (2330NZT) for the second Preliminary Regatta. You can view the live racing in this story - and hopefully the replay for those out of the timezone. by Richard Gladwell Posted 29 Nov 08:22 GMT Will the feeling of déjà vu continue? Will the feeling of déjà vu continue? In the 2023-24 NSW 18ft Skiff Championship Fluctuating winds and a number of start and racing incidents affected Day One of the 2023-24 NSW 18ft skiff Championship, which was conducted by the Australian 18 Footers League on Sydney Harbour last Sunday. by Frank Quealey Posted 29 Nov 06:15 GMT SSL Gold Cup 1/4 Finals Day 2 SSL Gold Cup 1/4 Finals Day 2 Pained expressions in Gran Canaria Light winds bring emotions to the fore on yachts. Situations can change in an instant, and the whole scenario can be understood just from looking at a sailor's face. by Mark Jardine & Benedict Donovan / SSL Gold Cup Posted 28 Nov 18:09 GMT RS400 Rooster National Tour summary RS400 Rooster National Tour summary Congratulations to Ollie Groves and Esther Parkhurst The final event win at the RS End of Season Regatta was the cherry on the cake for Ollie and Esther who had already wrapped up the overall Rooster National Tour after a stellar year on the circuit. by Sam Knight Posted 28 Nov 18:02 GMT All good things must come to an end All good things must come to an end Rooster Big Weekend ends soon, full of the best offers of the year The Rooster Big Weekend is almost over. Join us for your last chance to benefit from our best offers of the year. Browse our customer favourites... by Rooster Posted 28 Nov 17:00 GMT RS Association supports cancer survivors RS Association supports cancer survivors Dedicated fundraising support for the Ellen MacArthur Cancer Trust Young cancer survivors supported by the Ellen MacArthur Cancer Trust have benefited from the RS Association's dedicated fundraising support throughout the year, raising over £2,700 across numerous events in 2023. by Ellen MacArthur Cancer Trust Posted 28 Nov 15:42 GMT The RCYC Snow Globe races 5 & 6 The RCYC Snow Globe races 5 & 6 16 boats lined up, including 4 Otters and 2 visitors The third day of the Royal Corinthian Yacht Club' SnowGlobe series, on 25th of November, saw Charlie Matthews move to the top of the table, after a second and a first place. by Petru Balau Posted 28 Nov 14:14 GMT Alinghi Red Bull Racing back at the start line Alinghi Red Bull Racing back at the start line The sailors and entire support team at Jeddah are poised and ready It has been just over a month since Alinghi Red Bull Racing first set up their temporary base in Jeddah, Saudi Arabia in advance of the second America's Cup Preliminary Regatta. by Alinghi Red Bull Racing Posted 28 Nov 13:07 GMT Rope4Boats RS400 Southern Tour summary Rope4Boats RS400 Southern Tour summary Congratulations to Tom Halhead and Paul Hilliar The Rope4Boats RS400 Southern Tour has now concluded and what a year it has been! The tour kicked off in mid-March at Queen Mary with a coaching/racing double header. The tight racing set the scene for the rest of the year. by RS Class Association Posted 28 Nov 12:29 GMT Melges 24 European Sailing Series 2023 overall Melges 24 European Sailing Series 2023 overall Hungarian Chinook of Akos Csolto sweeps overall and corinthian titles The Melges 24 European Sailing Series has successfully concluded its thrilling 2023 season, marking a significant milestone for the iconic Melges 24 boat as it celebrates its 30th anniversary. by International Melges 24 Class Association Posted 28 Nov 11:51 GMT Sea Ventures Super Series Test Event Round 3 Sea Ventures Super Series Test Event Round 3 Yarmouth Harbour and its excellent warm facilities turned out to be a big hit with all Under a sunny and bright blue winter's morning sky, Round 3 of the Sea Ventures Super Series test event got under way from the mainland shore to the North East of Lepe Spit. A light and cold Northerly breeze saw the fleet starting downwind. by Mark Angell Posted 28 Nov 10:52 GMT The Ocean Race to collect rare data in Antarctica The Ocean Race to collect rare data in Antarctica The analysis of tiny microplastics (down to 30 microns) has never been done before in Antarctica The Ocean Race is driving an Antarctic science mission in which vital data about the health of the ocean will be gathered at the southern fringes of the planet, where information is extremely sparse. by The Ocean Race Posted 28 Nov 09:44 GMT Roschier Baltic Sea Race NoR published Roschier Baltic Sea Race NoR published The second edition will start from Helsinki in July 2024 The Royal Ocean Racing Club is delighted to announce that the Notice of Race is now available for the 2024 Roschier Baltic Sea Race, with entry opening on 18 December 2023. The second edition of the Roschier Baltic Sea Race will start from Helsinki. by Louay Habib Posted 28 Nov 09:33 GMT Boris Herrmann talks about return to solo racing Boris Herrmann talks about return to solo racing The German skipper is set for the Retour à La Base Boris Herrmann: "In the Westerlies I am sure I have one of the best boats for sailing solo." by Retour à La Base Posted 28 Nov 05:56 GMT Cup teams ready to race on Red Sea Cup teams ready to race on Red Sea Kiwis have first sail on the Red Sea ahead of second Preliminary Event Emirates Team New Zealand are set up and ready to race in Jeddah for the America's Cup Preliminary Regatta after their first sailing session on the Red Sea in a 13-15 kt NW breeze. by ETNZ/Sail-World Posted 27 Nov 22:09 GMT Is there a need for speed? Is there a need for speed? That famous line by Pete "Maverick" Mitchell in Top Gun It's that famous line by Pete "Maverick" Mitchell in Top Gun while walking towards his F-14 Tomcat with Goose, "I feel the need, the need for speed". Sailing seems to have been following the mantra. by Mark Jardine Posted 27 Nov 20:00 GMT Tense & Tactical Opener to SSL Gold Cup 1/4 Finals Tense & Tactical Opener to SSL Gold Cup 1/4 Finals Light winds mean the slightest mistake was costly in Gran Canaria After the breathless and heart-stopping moments we saw on Fantastic Friday, the start of the SSL Gold Cup 1/4 Finals in Gran Canaria was a far less frenetic light wind affair. by Mark Jardine & Benedict Donovan / SSL Gold Cup Posted 27 Nov 19:59 GMT Getting Better for Jeddah Getting Better for Jeddah How America's Cup teams use wireless load sensing to be at their best Some innovations appear for one AC campaign, and are gone the next. Others develop and spread through the teams. The latter is true of Cyclops wireless load sensors. They are now being used by the majority of teams. by Cyclops Marine Posted 27 Nov 17:00 GMT Global Solo Challenge update Global Solo Challenge update Navigating the unforgiving waters of the southern oceans The latest week in the Global Solo Challenge has seen the majority of the skippers at sea confront, some for the first time, the relentless and dynamic Southern Ocean. by Marco Nannini / Global Solo Challenge Posted 27 Nov 12:03 GMT Phuket King's Cup Regatta welcomes sailors Phuket King's Cup Regatta welcomes sailors One of Southeast Asia's most prestigious international sporting events A testament to the competitive spirit of sailing and a significant booster for Thailand's sport tourism, the event, taking place at Beyond Kata. by Phuket King's Cup Media Posted 27 Nov 10:59 GMT PlanetSail interview from Vilanova PlanetSail interview from Vilanova How is this British America's Cup challenge different? INEOS Britannia skipper Sir Ben Ainslie and Operations Director Dave Endean talk candidly and exclusively to Matt Sheahan about how this challenge differs from the last Cup attempt down in Auckland. by Matt Sheahan Posted 27 Nov 10:34 GMT Bembridge Illusion Picnic Hamper Bembridge Illusion Picnic Hamper Chipping away the ice isn't how most picnics begin Conditions on Saturday morning were almost perfect, bright sunshine and a F3 North Westerly, for the 20 Illusionists who made it to Bembridge SC ready for a 09:00 start. Having chipped away the ice, they headed out of the harbour. by Mike Samuelson Posted 27 Nov 09:13 GMT Retour à La Base starts in four days Retour à La Base starts in four days More than 30 solo skippers will start the inaugural 3,500 nautical miles race Thursday 30th November at midday local time (0800hrs UTC) more than 30 solo skippers on their IMOCA 60s will start the 3,500nautical miles inaugural Rétour à La Base race from Martinique by Retour à La Base Posted 27 Nov 08:47 GMT Pamela Lee and Tiphaine Ragueneau complete the TJV Pamela Lee and Tiphaine Ragueneau complete the TJV To take 29th place in Class 40 fleet Pam Lee and Tiphaine Ragueneau, the Irish-French duo, who raced the Atlantic under the Cap pour elles initiative, crossed the finish line of the Transat Jacques Vabre by TJV Media Posted 27 Nov 08:21 GMT RS Aero UK Youth Championships at Burghfield RS Aero UK Youth Championships at Burghfield Twenty lively, up and coming young sailors compete for the title Burghfield Sailing Club welcomed twenty lively, up and coming young RS Aero youth sailors to compete for the UK National Youth Champion titles. Joining them was American Dylan Williams, flying over for the camaraderie and lake sailing practice. by Tom Jones Posted 27 Nov 07:58 GMT 2023 44Cup Calero Marinas overall 2023 44Cup Calero Marinas overall Two in a row for Charisma as Aleph Racing tops the table Dutchman Nico Poons was unable to stay dry once ashore from the final day of racing at the 44Cup Calero Marinas. by 44Cup Posted 26 Nov 23:44 GMT Rockshore/Bosun Bob's RS400 Winter Series day 4 Rockshore/Bosun Bob's RS400 Winter Series day 4 A surprisingly lively day leads to a missed opportunity for some For the 4th instalment of the famous Rockshore & Bosun Bob's RS400 Winter Series the mood in the boat park was less than cheery. Spells of rain and glassy conditions that morning led most sailors to believe that no racing would occur by Tom Purdon Posted 26 Nov 23:14 GMT SSL Gold Cup 1/4 Finals Officially Opened SSL Gold Cup 1/4 Finals Officially Opened The world's most elite sailing teams have landed in sunny Gran Canaria The world's most elite sailing teams have landed in sunny Gran Canaria for the 1/4 Finals of the SSL Gold Cup, and the level of competition is only ramping up. by Mark Jardine & Benedict Donovan / SSL Gold Cup Posted 26 Nov 19:43 GMT Zhik Junior Gear On Sale Zhik Junior Gear On Sale Black Friday Up to 40% Off Zhik makes some of the world's best water sports gear for juniors, kids and children on the market. Zhik gear is performance-driven, high-quality and offers the latest in technological innovation on the market. by Zhik Posted 26 Nov 11:34 GMT 18ft Skiff NSW Championship Races 1 and 2 18ft Skiff NSW Championship Races 1 and 2 Defending champions hold a narrow lead The defending champion Andoo team of John Winning Jr, Seve Jarvin and Sam Newton hold a narrow lead after the first two races sailed on the opening day of the 2023-24 NSW 18ft Skiff Championship. by Frank Quealey Posted 26 Nov 07:55 GMT Kiwi America's Cup hopefuls spend a week on Trial Kiwi America's Cup hopefuls spend a week on Trial The next generation of potential Emirates Team New Zealand sailors, spent a week under the spotlight The next generation of potential Emirates Team New Zealand sailors, have spent a week under the spotlight at the team base in Auckland, as part of the selection process for the 2024 Youth America's Cup team. by Emirates Team NZ and Sail-World.com/nz Posted 26 Nov 02:14 GMT 2023 44Cup Calero Marinas Day 3 2023 44Cup Calero Marinas Day 3 Aleph consolidates off Puerto Calero as Charisma eyes the 2023 title The 44Cup Calero Marinas, the final event of the 2023 44Cup, has become a two horse race going into the final day. by 44Cup Posted 25 Nov 23:00 GMT Blithfield Barrel week 1 Blithfield Barrel week 1 There wasn't much sun... it didn't really matter as there was plenty of wind! There wasn't much sun to greet the sailors on the damp Sunday morning of the first chapter in the iconic Blithfield Barrel racing series. That didn't really matter as there was plenty of wind! by Alastair Reid Posted 25 Nov 20:15 GMT Copa Kitley GWA Wingfoil World Cup Brazil update Copa Kitley GWA Wingfoil World Cup Brazil update Cappuzzo claims first ever world title During days one, two, and three the focus was mainly driven on Surf-Freestyle, however, attention on the last day focused on FreeFly-Slalom where winners were crowned one last time. by Liam Dredge Posted 25 Nov 20:02 GMT Volvo Ocean Race 2005-06 Official Film Volvo Ocean Race 2005-06 Official Film The Volvo Ocean Race broke with tradition by starting outside the UK In 2005-06, the Volvo Ocean Race broke with tradition by starting outside the UK, from Vigo, Spain, to Cape Town, South Africa. Introducing the Volvo Open 70 boat class added excitement but posed challenges on the 31,000 nautical mile global route. by The Ocean Race Posted 25 Nov 16:00 GMT Formula Kite Asia & Oceania Championships day 4 Formula Kite Asia & Oceania Championships day 4 Could Christmas have come early for Jingyue Chen? Could Christmas have come early for Jingyue Chen? Crossing the finish line in first place in six successive races, it was Jingyue all the way for the Chinese rider on day four of the Formula Kite Asia & Oceania Championships in Shenzhen, China. by Andy Rice Posted 25 Nov 15:43 GMT Meet the fleet #16 - Hannah Diamond (GBR) Meet the fleet #16 - Hannah Diamond (GBR) One of the International 29er Class alumni This week we meet one of our International 29er Class alumni turned professional sailor, Hannah Diamond, GBR. by International 29er Class Posted 25 Nov 14:05 GMT