Conrad Colman: From the Rockies to the Vendée Conrad Colman: From the Rockies to the Vendée Competing with a boat which is entirely fossil fuel free Conrad Colman grew up in New Zealand, went to High School and College in America, and then immediately went to Europe having fallen in love with the Vendée Globe. by worldmarine.media Posted 6 Nov 18:53 GMT Outline of rules for Vendée Globe 2028 published Outline of rules for Vendée Globe 2028 published The organization has formalized the broad outlines of its new regulations The organization has formalized the broad outlines of its new regulations for the next edition of the Vendée Globe. The fundamental DNA of the race is preserved - a solo round-the-world race, non-stop and without assistance. by Vendee Globe Media Posted 6 Nov 16:39 GMT IRC 2025 Rule text published IRC 2025 Rule text published Following ratification at the IRC International Congress Following ratification at the IRC International Congress, the IRC Rating Technical Committee has published the IRC 2025 Rule text, now available on the IRC website. by RORC Rating Office Posted 6 Nov 16:19 GMT Grab 2025 RYA Dinghy & Watersports Show tickets Grab 2025 RYA Dinghy & Watersports Show tickets RYA members and children aged 15 and under go free! Get ready to immerse yourself in a world of possibility at the 2025 RYA Dinghy & Watersports Show, taking place on 22-23 February 2025 at Farnborough International. by RYA Posted 6 Nov 15:52 GMT SailGP: Canadian team reveal new name SailGP: Canadian team reveal new name Start of a new era for the Canadian team with a new name, new owner and new driver Start of a new era for the Canadian team with a new name, new owner and new driver. The new NorthStar Team is focussed on performance and purpose with a commitment to inspiring good health and wellbeing. by NorthStar SailGP Team Posted 6 Nov 13:40 GMT Scorpion End of Seasons at Pennine Scorpion End of Seasons at Pennine In search of the legendary Pennine Force 5 Twelve brave Scorpions headed north to Pennine Sailing Club on a seemingly bleak forecast in search of the legendary Pennine Force 5. Whilst we didn't get a force 5 it was a pleasantly surprising force 2 gusting 3. by John Tailby Posted 6 Nov 09:20 GMT Justine Mettraux: Vendée Globe debut Justine Mettraux: Vendée Globe debut Ambre Hasson talks with the Swiss skipper of Teamwork-Team Snef This will be Justine Mettraux's first Vendée Globe, but she is no stranger to offshore racing, having competed in many singlehanded and crewed events, including the Figaro, three Ocean Races, the Mini Transat, Transat Jacques Vabre and the Route du Rhum. by worldmarine.media Posted 6 Nov 08:55 GMT Musto Skiff 2024 Scottish and Northern Series Musto Skiff 2024 Scottish and Northern Series Euan Hurter wins the title after an excellent series of events After a series of excellent events spanning Ullswater, North Berwick, Filey, Chanonry, and Dalgety Bay, Euan Hurter has been crowned the 2024 Scottish and Northern Skiff Series Champion (best 4 from 5 events) on the back of his 2023 series victory. by Jono Shelley Posted 6 Nov 08:00 GMT Double Championship win for Pauline Courtois Double Championship win for Pauline Courtois Match in Pink by Normandy Elite team clinch victory at Aspen Bermuda Women's Match Racing Regatta France's Pauline Courtois and her Match in Pink by Normandy Elite team of Maelenn Lemaitre, Louise Acker, Théa Khelif and Clara Bayol clinched victory at the 2024 Aspen Bermuda Women's Match Racing Regatta on Sunday. by Women's WMRT Posted 6 Nov 06:22 GMT 18ft Skiff Sixt Spring Championship update 18ft Skiff Sixt Spring Championship update The Rag leads at the halfway mark The Rag & Famish Hotel team of Harry Price, Max Paul and Finn Rodowicz is currently dominating the Australian 18 Footers League fleet after the first three weeks racing and leads both the 2024-25 season Sixt Spring Championship by Frank Quealey Posted 6 Nov 06:04 GMT Solo Class End of Season Championship Solo Class End of Season Championship Very light winds at Draycote Water on Saturday It was a relief to be released from the seemingly infinite production of apple donuts, the bright red numerals on the face of my digital alarm clock burning the numbers four, four and five into the very backs of my retinae. by Will Loy Posted 6 Nov 05:54 GMT 2024 CRO Melges 24 Cup Hvar concludes 2024 CRO Melges 24 Cup Hvar concludes Razjaren and Ante Cesic crowned champions after thrilling finale Hvar's sun-drenched shores hosted the dramatic climax of the CRO Melges 24 Cup, doubling as the 2024 Open Croatian Nationals. Ideal autumn conditions set the stage for a thrilling competition among Melges 24 top sailors. by Press Cro Melges Posted 6 Nov 05:41 GMT Sailor of Year: Winners named in Singapore Sailor of Year: Winners named in Singapore Bouwmeester, Botin and Trittel, Tita and Banti win Female, Male and Team Award in Sailor of the Year Bouwmeester, Botin and Trittel, Tita and Banti win Female, Male and Team awards respectively for Rolex Sailor of the Year at the World Sailing Awards ceremony at Singapore's historic CHIJMES Hall. by World Sailing Posted 5 Nov 16:32 GMT Tita and Banti named Team of the Year Tita and Banti named Team of the Year Botín and Trittel win Rolex World Sailor of the Year The 2024 World Sailing Awards celebrated the elite of the sailing world, recognizing extraordinary achievements by athletes who have dominated their fields with unmatched dedication, skill, and resilience. by Alexia Lahoud, 49er and Nacra 17 Sailing Posted 5 Nov 15:33 GMT Vendée Globe shows notable increases all round Vendée Globe shows notable increases all round A record 360,000 visitors enjoying the Race Village experience during the first week With a record 40 skippers at the start, a record 11 nationalities represented and 360,000 visitors enjoying the Race Village experience during the first week - a number which is up 20% compared to 2016 - the event is exceeding all expectations. by Vendee Globe Media Posted 5 Nov 15:32 GMT Ewa Lewandowska wins World Sailing Award Ewa Lewandowska wins World Sailing Award For Young Female Sailor of the Year 2024 We are thrilled to announce that Ewa Lewandowska has been honored with the World Sailing Award for Young Female Sailor of the Year 2024! by International 29er Class Posted 5 Nov 14:28 GMT 55th ORC Congress concludes in Singapore 55th ORC Congress concludes in Singapore 2024 is another successful year with more than 14,000 certificates issued worldwide Representatives of boat owners and sailors from the 41 nations around the world that use rating certificates from the Offshore Racing Congress (ORC) met today in Singapore at the 55th edition of their annual Congress meeting. by Offshore Racing Congress Posted 5 Nov 14:02 GMT Meet the Team: Hungarian 29er Eurocup Champions Meet the Team: Hungarian 29er Eurocup Champions Soma Kis-Szölgyémi & András Sámuel Juhász secured top spot in the prestigious 29er Eurocup circuit In October 2024, Hungarian sailors Soma Kis-Szölgyémi and András Sámuel Juhász secured the top spot in the prestigious 29er Eurocup circuit, triumphing over nearly 400 boats and an international fleet. by International 29er Class Posted 5 Nov 11:38 GMT Charlie Dalin - Vendée Globe favourite? Charlie Dalin - Vendée Globe favourite? Ambre Hasson chats with the skipper of MACIF Santé Prévoyance With just days to go until the start of the Vendée Globe 2024, Ambre Hasson talked to Charlie Dalin, skipper of MACIF Santé Prévoyance, about his disrupted build to the race, designing his new IMOCA, and his hopes for the race itself. by worldmarine.media Posted 5 Nov 09:31 GMT Alex Thomson compilation from the 2020 Vendee Alex Thomson compilation from the 2020 Vendee Alex Thomson sailing Hugo Boss, the state of the art IMOCA 60 had plenty on in the 2000 race British sailor Alex Thomson in his flyer, Hugo Boss, the state of the art IMOCA 60 foot foiler went from leading the 2020 Vendee Globe fleet, to stopped in the south Atlantic by World on Water Posted 5 Nov 07:58 GMT Rockshore / Bosun Bobs RS400 Winter Series Week 1 Rockshore / Bosun Bobs RS400 Winter Series Week 1 The sixteen boat fleet was greeted with a glass like sea Now in its 18th year, RS400 winter series continues to grow from strength to strength. The 2024 event welcomes the return of class stalwart Dave Cheyne, sailing with Susan McKnight. by Andrew Vaughan Posted 5 Nov 06:12 GMT Craftinsure National 12 Inlands at Northampton Craftinsure National 12 Inlands at Northampton Drizzly forecast fails to dampen enthusiasm in the National 12 fleet What a great event at Northampton Sailing Club. Despite the light and drizzly forecast, 24 boats travelled from as far as Loch Tummel in the North, Salcombe in the South and Ipswich in the East - no dampening of enthusiasm in the National 12 fleet. by Tom Stewart Posted 5 Nov 05:21 GMT Dart 15 TT and Inlands at Grafham Water Dart 15 TT and Inlands at Grafham Water A total lack of breeze on Saturday and 4 light wind races on Sunday Saturday 26th & Sunday 27th October saw 16 Dart 15s prepare themselves for the last of the Summer Series and Inland Championship at Grafham Water Sailing Club, generously supported by Gill. by Mark Aldridge Posted 5 Nov 05:12 GMT Nacra 17 Europeans at Sferracavallo preview Nacra 17 Europeans at Sferracavallo preview The opening ceremony tomorrow kicks off the event The picturesque Gulf of Sferracavallo is set to host the Nacra 17 European Championships, welcoming 18 teams and 36 elite sailors from 13 nations for a week of thrilling competition. by Alexia Lahoud, 49er and Nacra 17 Sailing Posted 4 Nov 17:05 GMT Catapults dominate Grafham Medium Catamaran Open Catapults dominate Grafham Medium Catamaran Open It was a Catapult 1, 2 and - oh, so nearly - 3 Catapults showed their light airs capability against a handicap fleet comprising mostly Dart 18 single-handers. Gareth Ede won the coveted £75 Gill Marine gift voucher, and John Terry picked up a Gill sailing holdall for coming second. by Stuart Ede Posted 4 Nov 16:22 GMT Spinnaker Sailing Club Firefly Weekend Spinnaker Sailing Club Firefly Weekend Twisted Tube random pairs team racing and final event of the Vines Series The weekend of 2nd & 3rd November saw Spinnaker Sailing Club holding their annual Firefly Weekend, two days of action packed racing. by James Oborne Posted 4 Nov 16:05 GMT 2024 OK Dinghy Europeans at Palma overall 2024 OK Dinghy Europeans at Palma overall Luke Deegan becomes first non-European OK Dinghy European Champion Luke Deegan, from New Zealand has won the 2024 OK Dinghy European Championship in Palma after a shortened week of challenging conditions with only four races completed. by Robert Deaves Posted 4 Nov 14:38 GMT Berntsson victorious at Bermuda Gold Cup Berntsson victorious at Bermuda Gold Cup The Swede and his Berntsson Sailing Team win event for the fourth time Sweden's Johnie Berntsson and his Berntsson Sailing Team of Herman Andersson, Oscar Angervall and Björn Lundgren have won their fourth Bermuda Gold Cup, successfully defending their 2023 title. by World Match Racing Tour Posted 4 Nov 12:31 GMT How to livestream an event 101 How to livestream an event 101 A bit of background on the incredible 2024 IOM World Championships coverage Well, the 2024 IOM World Championships have been sailed and won. However, it's becoming evident that the real winners were those who managed to tune in to the incredibly professional Live Streaming of every race on YouTube. by Jordan Spencer Posted 4 Nov 12:09 GMT Swan Sardinia Challenge 2024 at Villasimius Swan Sardinia Challenge 2024 at Villasimius Victory for Japan's Swing over Switzerland's Anya Race, who wins the 2024 Nations League The Swan Sardinia Challenge concluded Saturday in Villasimius, in southeastern Sardinia. This international sailing event, held from October 30 to November 2, hosted the final stage of the 2024 Nations League for the ClubSwan Racing One Design circuit. by ClubSwan Racing Posted 4 Nov 10:59 GMT Affordable Precision: How Atto Changes the Game Affordable Precision: How Atto Changes the Game Weighing just 75g and capable of measuring 250 kg working load Digitalisation has changed sailing. Technologies once reserved for Grand-Prix are permeating every level of the sport, giving sailors the ability to adopt elite racing and training practices - elevating the game across the board. by Cyclops Marine Posted 4 Nov 07:30 GMT Bembridge Illusion Guy Fawkes Trophy 2024 Bembridge Illusion Guy Fawkes Trophy 2024 Great to see 24 boats racing in the harbour It was great to see 24 Illusions racing on Saturday for the Guy Fawkes Trophy; they made quite a sight as they jinked their way through the last few moored boats in the harbour. by Mike Samuelson Posted 4 Nov 06:45 GMT HARKEN International Youth Match Racing Preview HARKEN International Youth Match Racing Preview Just two weeks remain until the highly anticipated 30th event Just two weeks remain until the highly anticipated 30th HARKEN International Youth Match Racing Championship, and the excitement is palpable! This year's event promises to showcase some of the Southern Hemisphere's finest youth match racing talent. by Royal Prince Alfred Yacht Club Posted 4 Nov 05:15 GMT When diminutive is massive When diminutive is massive Let there be light. Indeed. Elizabeth Tucker has acquired Cole Brauer's Class 40, First Light Let there be light. Indeed. Elizabeth Tucker has acquired Cole Brauer's Class 40, First Light. Come November 23(ish), the pair will undertake a 12,000nm journey from Spain to Australia via two of the Capes, thence under Tasmania and into Sydney. by John Curnow, Sail-World.com AUS Editor Posted 3 Nov 21:00 GMT Oliver Heer interview ahead of the Vendée Globe Oliver Heer interview ahead of the Vendée Globe "The boat knows the way; I just have to make the right decisions." Ambre Hasson talked with Oliver Heer, the Swiss skipper of Tut gut, about his life before becoming a professional sailor, why he decided he needed to get out of the office, how he met Alex Thompson, which was his route into IMOCA sailing. by worldmarine.media Posted 3 Nov 16:32 GMT Dutch Olympic Team Head Coach Opportunity Dutch Olympic Team Head Coach Opportunity Are you the head coach ready to take on this challenge? We welcome candidates from both the Netherlands and abroad, whether from sailing or another sport. Applications can be submitted until 5 November. by Watersportverbond Posted 3 Nov 16:00 GMT 2025 Ice and Snow Sailing Worlds preview 2025 Ice and Snow Sailing Worlds preview IKA returns to the snow in Madison winter 2025 After several active seasons in Europe, the IKA is partnering with the World Ice and Snow Sailing Association (WISSA) to bring the Ice and Snow Sailing World Championships to the American continent for the first time. by International Kiteboarding Association Posted 3 Nov 15:57 GMT The oldest footage of bizarre wind-powered craft The oldest footage of bizarre wind-powered craft A look back into our video archive, at the radical and the plain silly Last week we looked at craft which chased the wind speed record. Whilst they did not always look conventional, they still had a certain sanity about them. Our video archive has uncovered some designs which are way more unusual... or even, plain silly. by Magnus Smith Posted 3 Nov 12:00 GMT 18ft Skiff Sixt Spring Championship Race 3 18ft Skiff Sixt Spring Championship Race 3 Another impressive performance by the talented Rag & Famish Hotel Another impressive performance by the talented Rag & Famish Hotel 18ft skiff crew of Harry Price, Max Paul and Finn Rodowicz secured the team their second win of the series when they took out Race 2 of the Australian 18 Footers League's Club Championship. by Frank Quealey Posted 3 Nov 08:53 GMT Bermuda Gold Cup Finalists Set Bermuda Gold Cup Finalists Set Match racing veterans to meet again Match racing veterans Eric Monnin from Switzerland (Capvis Swiss Match Racing Team) and Sweden's Johnie Berntsson (Berntsson Sailing Team) will meet again in Sunday's final at the 72nd Bermuda Gold Cup after winning their respective semi-final matches by World Match Racing Tour Posted 3 Nov 05:18 GMT 2024 Snipe Worlds at Buenos Aires overall 2024 Snipe Worlds at Buenos Aires overall Julio Alsogaray & Malena Sciarra win on home waters After 29 years since Santiago Lange and Mariano Parada won the Snipe Worlds (1995), Julio Alsogaray and Malena Sciarra (ARG) sailed a conservative but well-managed regatta to win the 2024 Snipe World Championship in their own waters. by Snipe Class International Racing Association Posted 2 Nov 21:47 GMT 2024 OK Dinghy Europeans at Palma Day 4 2024 OK Dinghy Europeans at Palma Day 4 Luke Deegan takes lead after one more race held on Saturday Luke Deegan, from New Zealand has taken the lead at the 2024 OK Dinghy European Championship in Palma after just one more race was sailed on Saturday. Overall, Britain's Charlie Cumbley dropped to second while Sweden's Niklas Edler climbed to third. by Robert Deaves Posted 2 Nov 21:33 GMT Meet the Clipper 2025-26 Race crew: Sara Brewer Meet the Clipper 2025-26 Race crew: Sara Brewer “I think there's an adventurer in all of us.” Bristol born Sara Brewer, 68, has worked in London as a PA for the chairman of an international bank for almost her entire working career. by Clipper Round the World Race Posted 2 Nov 19:30 GMT iQFOiL Youth & Junior World Championships overall iQFOiL Youth & Junior World Championships overall Darcey Shaw, Federico Pilloni, Alba Klein, and Itamar Levi win categories among 375 sailors The iQFOiL Youth & Junior World Championship concluded in Sa Ràpita, Mallorca, crowing its new talented champions among 375 young sailors from 35 nations. by iQFOiL Class Communications Posted 2 Nov 18:20 GMT How to follow the Vendée Globe How to follow the Vendée Globe Next Sunday the first to leave the dock will be Charlie Dalin, one of the favourites for the event Next Sunday, that is the 10th of November, the 40 skippers of the Vendée Globe will start the 10th edition of the legendary solo non stop round the world race. by Vendee Globe Media Posted 2 Nov 16:48 GMT Clarisse Crémer set for the Vendée Globe Clarisse Crémer set for the Vendée Globe A decisive last 18 months for the L'Occitane en Provence skipper 18 months from the start of the 10th edition of the Vendée Globe the project has been made possible by unfailing determination and commitment of the team she set up with Alex Thomson. by L'Occitane Sailing Team Posted 2 Nov 14:07 GMT Cobnor Activities Centre Trust Secures Funding Cobnor Activities Centre Trust Secures Funding Young Helms Programme empowers local young people and adults on the water Cobnor Activities Centre Trust is excited to announce it has secured funding from the Fat Face Foundation to continue its transformative Young Helms programme. by Caroline Fisk Posted 2 Nov 11:59 GMT 2024 OK Dinghy Europeans at Palma Day 3 2024 OK Dinghy Europeans at Palma Day 3 With an orange weather alert in place, no racing was possible With an orange weather alert in place, no racing was possible on the third day of the OK Dinghy Europeans in Palma. by Robert Deaves Posted 2 Nov 02:58 GMT