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Road trip!
The French Atlantic coast, and its incredible events
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Alinghi Red Bull Racing launches
First team to take up residence in Barcelona
© Alinghi Red Bull Racing / Olaf Pignataro
Epic 29er Worlds at El Balís, Spain
Argentinians win Men's fleet, Spanish sisters win in Women's
© Laura Carrau
Cowes Week 2022 concludes
A spectacularly busy Squadron finish line
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Merlin Rocket Nationals conclude
A fantastic & tiring final day at Mount's Bay
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Multiple world debuts at Cannes Yachting Festival
Multiple world debuts at Cannes Yachting Festival
For Sanlorenzo, Prestige and Beneteau Sail
Leading motor and sail brands Sanlorenzo, Prestige Motor Yachts and Beneteau Sail are making multiple world debuts at the Cannes Yachting Festival, 6-11 September 2022.
by Susannah Hart
Posted 10 Aug 16:00 BST
Carey Olsen Jersey Regatta open for entries
Carey Olsen Jersey Regatta open for entries
Includes 9th GBR IRC Channel Islands Championship this September
Scheduled for 2nd to 4th September, the 24th edition of the Island's combined yacht clubs' Jersey Regatta is open for entries. Chairman Bill Harris reports that this flagship event is well on track.
by Bill Harris
Posted 10 Aug 15:39 BST
SSL Gold Cup - D4 - Australia versus Brazil
SSL Gold Cup - D4 - Australia versus Brazil
On day four of training in the 2022 SSL Gold Cup, Team AUS tussle with Team Brazil
On day four of training in the 2022 SSL Gold Cup, Team AUS took to the water to tussle with Team Brazil.
by John Curnow, Editor, Sail-World AUS
Posted 10 Aug 14:28 BST
Over 60 entries for Uffa Fox Celebratory Regatta
Over 60 entries for Uffa Fox Celebratory Regatta
This promises to be a feast of nostalgia and some great sailing
With boats ranging from his famous series of Atalanta cruising designs down to the humble Firefly, this promises to be a feast of nostalgia and some great sailing.
by John Roberson
Posted 10 Aug 14:09 BST
Firefly Nationals at Tenby Day 3
Firefly Nationals at Tenby Day 3
Reports of sailors wheeling trollies of booze proved, thankfully, to be correct
The third day of the 2022 Firefly Nationals in Tenby brought more glorious sunshine and even less breeze. The early announcement of a 15:55 first warning signal gave a fuzzy-headed fleet plenty of time to recover from the previous night's antics!
by NFA (with contributions from the fleet)
Posted 10 Aug 13:38 BST
Noble Marine Rooster RS400 Nationals day 2
Noble Marine Rooster RS400 Nationals day 2
View from the cheap seats
While the rockstars were smashing it at the front of the fleet the real excitement was to found in bitterly fought battles in the Bronze fleet between 30th and 35th places.
by Alan Mclean / Martin Booth
Posted 10 Aug 13:03 BST
"Best-rigged vessels have a 2 finger forestay sag"
"Best-rigged vessels have a 2 finger forestay sag"
The rig tuning legacy of Uffa Fox, 50 years on from the great man's death
From 18th - 21st of August the Royal London Yacht Club celebrates the life of Uffa Fox with the Uffa Fox 2022 Regatta.
by Cyclops Marine
Posted 10 Aug 12:00 BST
2000 Class Millennium Series report
2000 Class Millennium Series report
Thorney Island attracts an amazing 29 entries
West Country Boat Repairs' 2000 Class Millennium Series event 5 of 2022 took place in sparkling conditions at Thorney Island SC Chichester Harbour on 16th and 17th July.
by Mark Foley
Posted 10 Aug 11:50 BST
57th Folkboat Week preview
57th Folkboat Week preview
A fleet of 40 expected in Yarmouth, Isle of Wight
The Royal Solent Yacht Club in Yarmouth, Isle of Wight is hosting the 57th annual Folkboat Week for members of the Folkboat Association between 20 - 27 August.
by Claire Hallett
Posted 10 Aug 10:32 BST
New patron of La Solitaire du Figaro
New patron of La Solitaire du Figaro
Damien Seguin says he is incredibly proud to be chosen
The French three-time Paralympic Games medalist, winner of two gold and once silver who is a five-time world champion became the first disabled sports skipper to complete the Vendée Globe when he finished the 2020-2021 edition in seventh place.
by La Solitaire du Figaro
Posted 10 Aug 09:43 BST
Challengers at the RYA Multiclass Regatta
Challengers at the RYA Multiclass Regatta
One unique competitor had both electric mainsheet winch and electric steering
Thirteen Challengers were ready to take part in the RYA Sailability Multiclass Regatta held during the weekend 6-7 August at Rutland Sailing Club with substantial support from Rutland Sailability.
by Marion Edwards
Posted 10 Aug 08:52 BST
505 Worlds at Crosshaven, Ireland day 2
505 Worlds at Crosshaven, Ireland day 2
Racing was abandoned for the day
There was a postponement onshore for the sailors and the committee spent the day sitting on the offshore race course. Ironically, the inshore course, planned for strong winds and big seas had fantastic sailing conditions.
by Jordan Spencer
Posted 10 Aug 08:08 BST
International 14 Worlds in Flensburg, Germany
International 14 Worlds in Flensburg, Germany
The number of female helms and crews at the top was a real talking point
Fifty-two International Fourteen from six nations attended the World Championships hosted in Flensburg, Germany. After a 12-month delay due to Covid, the Championships faced an additional challenge due to the global costs of containers.
by Harvey Hillary
Posted 10 Aug 00:14 BST
Albacore Nationals at Royal Lymington
Albacore Nationals at Royal Lymington
The fleet has an impressive collection of trophies to present
From Friday 5th to Sunday 7th August, the Royal Lymington Yacht Club (RLymYC) hosted the 2022 Albacore National Championships sponsored by Noble Marine Insurance.
by Tanya Baddeley
Posted 9 Aug 22:33 BST
OK Dinghy Worlds in Marstrand day 2
OK Dinghy Worlds in Marstrand day 2
GBR's Charlie Cumbley takes the lead after double bullet
Charlie Cumbley, from Britain, has taken the lead on the second day of the 2022 OK Dinghy World Championship in Marstrand, Sweden, after winning both races on Tuesday. Sweden's Thomas Hansson-Mild remains in second.
by Robert Deaves
Posted 9 Aug 21:21 BST
Early leaders emerge in the 2022 ORCi Europeans
Early leaders emerge in the 2022 ORCi Europeans
Results now available from the Mills Long Offshore Race
With the results now available from the Mills Long Offshore Race that started yesterday and concluded today, we have three leaders in each class competing at this week's 2022 ORCi European Championship.
by Offshore Racing Congress
Posted 9 Aug 20:58 BST
Road trip!
Road trip!
The Atlantic coast is home to some of the most famous sailing areas in the world
After a few years of very localised living, travel is opening up, and as a family we've made our first proper road trip for a while, heading down the west coast of France for a camping holiday.
by Mark Jardine
Posted 9 Aug 20:00 BST
Firefly Nationals at Tenby Day 2
Firefly Nationals at Tenby Day 2
Good ol' fashioned drifter
Day two of the 2022 Firefly Nationals dawned bright and sunny with a gentle breeze and not a cloud in the sky. There were unconfirmed rumours of the AP flying (flopping?) from the club at 9am which were soon confirmed.
by NFA (with contributions from the fleet)
Posted 9 Aug 18:53 BST
Clipper Race's inspirational women return
Clipper Race's inspirational women return
Including record breaker first Korean woman to race across the North Atlantic
A summer of success for women in sport continues with 65 non-professional female sailors returning to London last weekend after enduring everything Mother Nature served up during the Clipper Round the World Yacht Race.
by Clipper Round the World Race
Posted 9 Aug 17:47 BST
Global Swan family to meet at Rolex Swan Cup 2022
Global Swan family to meet at Rolex Swan Cup 2022
Porto Cervo again the venue for the highlight of the Swan racing season
It's the Swan family celebration of the year, a gathering of the Nautor community, a passionate festival of sail - it is the highlight of the Mediterranean racing season, The Rolex Swan Cup.
by Nautor's Swan
Posted 9 Aug 16:41 BST
Golden Globe entrants meet for the first time
Golden Globe entrants meet for the first time
15 skippers have assembled on the dock in Gijón, Spain
It's been a long time coming, but the skippers are finally sharing the same dock, drinks and stories of their preparations, while helping each other with final tasks. These solo sailors are definitely enjoying their social time in Spain!
by Don McIntyre
Posted 9 Aug 13:07 BST
Sevenstar Round Britain & Ireland Race, Day 2
Sevenstar Round Britain & Ireland Race, Day 2
Wind seeking in the Celtic Sea
Pip Hare's IMOCA Medallia has raced 217 miles in the last 24 hours and is just over 30 miles from passing Bull Rock on the south west tip of Ireland. Rival IMOCA, Oliver Heer Ocean Racing retired from the race at 22:00 on 08 August.
by Louay Habib
Posted 9 Aug 12:51 BST
Noble Marine Rooster RS400 Nationals day 1
Noble Marine Rooster RS400 Nationals day 1
North Berwick: It's a long way, they said, but it's worth it
It's a long way, they said, but it's worth it. To be honest it didn't even feel that far, but what a place and what a forecast. Sun and wind - for the next few days at least!
by Hamish Gledhill
Posted 9 Aug 12:41 BST
Expert safety advice from Ocean Safety at SIBS
Expert safety advice from Ocean Safety at SIBS
Ocean Safety will feature a broad selection of vital safety equipment on its stand
Ocean Safety, specialist in the worldwide supply, distribution, service and hire of marine safety equipment, will be offering expert safety advice and showcasing its extensive range of innovative lifesaving products at the Southampton Boat Show.
by Ocean Safety
Posted 9 Aug 12:00 BST
The Ocean Race to be climate positive sport event
The Ocean Race to be climate positive sport event
Aiming to cut greenhouse gas emissions by up to 75% for the 2022-23 Race
The Ocean Race aims to slash its emissions by up to 75%. All participants in the next edition of the round-the-world sailing race are working together to make the event climate positive.
by The Ocean Race
Posted 9 Aug 11:22 BST
Noble Marine RS200 Nationals runners and riders
Noble Marine RS200 Nationals runners and riders
More than 175 boats will line up at Hayling Island this month
We are less than two weeks away from the RS200 Noble Marine Rooster National Championships hosted by Hayling Island Sailing Club.
by Tommy Darling
Posted 9 Aug 10:51 BST
RS Aero European Championship overall
RS Aero European Championship overall
Home nation takes the top spots except in the 7 rig fleet
A few dusty heads turned up on Friday morning after revelling the night away to the tunes of DJ Mark Covell playing on the RS Sailing hub main stage! Day 5 provided a Grande Finale to the Championship with titles hotly contested over the last two races.
by RS Aero International Class Association
Posted 9 Aug 09:26 BST
SSL Gold Cup - D3 Team AUS racing with Team GBR
SSL Gold Cup - D3 Team AUS racing with Team GBR
A physical game, that's for sure. It is interesting getting covered in fresh, as opposed to salt...
A physical game, that's for sure. It is interesting getting covered in fresh, as opposed to salt water, however.
by John Curnow, Editor, Sail-World AUS
Posted 9 Aug 09:21 BST
The 69F circuit continues
The 69F circuit continues
With Act 4 of the Youth Foiling Gold Cup in Torbole, Lake Garda, Italy
Twelve international teams are getting ready to compete in Act 4 of the 69F Youth Foiling Gold Cup 2022 in Torbole at the northern end of Lake Garda in Italy.
by 69F Sailing
Posted 9 Aug 07:12 BST
OK Dinghy Worlds in Marstrand Day 1
OK Dinghy Worlds in Marstrand Day 1
Lars Johan Brodtkorb takes early lead
Lars Johan Brodtkorb, from Norway, has taken the early lead at the OK Dinghy World Championship in Marstrand, Sweden. Sweden's Thomas Hansson-Mild is in second with Charlie Cumbley, from Britain in third.
by Robert Deaves
Posted 9 Aug 05:52 BST
505 Worlds at Crosshaven, Ireland day 1
505 Worlds at Crosshaven, Ireland day 1
The challenging conditions continue...
The first day of racing at the 505 World Championships continued the challenging conditions we saw at the Pre-Worlds.
by Jordan Spencer
Posted 9 Aug 05:33 BST
Cadet Europeans at Torbay
Cadet Europeans at Torbay
83 boats from 7 nations take part
After a much needed day of rest following the UK Nationals things started to get going in earnest for the Cadet Europeans in Torquay.
by Neil Collingridge
Posted 8 Aug 20:37 BST
America's Cup: First team ready to foil at venue
America's Cup: First team ready to foil at venue
The first boat has already splashed in the just four months after the Barcelona venue was announced
The first boat has already splashed in the coming America's Cup cycle - just four months after the venue was announced for Barcelona. Twice Cup champion Alinghi Red Bull Racing, was rolled out of the shed and christened in Barcelona.
by Magnus Wheatley, America's Cup Media
Posted 8 Aug 20:15 BST
Alinghi Red Bull Racing launches in Barcelona
Alinghi Red Bull Racing launches in Barcelona
The first team to take up residence in Barcelona, home of the 37th America's Cup
Alinghi Red Bull Racing launched BoatZero - a training AC75 bought in New Zealand - today, becoming the first team to take up residence in Barcelona, home of the 37th America's Cup.
by Alinghi Red Bull Racing
Posted 8 Aug 17:31 BST
WASZPs on the Isle of Wight
WASZPs on the Isle of Wight
What is believed to be the island's first dedicated foiling regatta
On Saturday 6th August, the Isle of Wight WASZP fleet came together to race for the first time in what is believed to be the island's first dedicated foiling regatta.
by Martin Evans
Posted 8 Aug 16:43 BST
Craftinsure Bass Week overall
Craftinsure Bass Week overall
Over 160 race starts, thousands of miles sailed and many a wind shift caught
And just like that, Craftinsure Bass Week 2022 is done and dusted. Over 160 race starts, thousands of miles sailed, many a wind shift caught and probably a few missed!
by Bass Press
Posted 8 Aug 16:33 BST
Irish Moth Nationals at Dun Laoghaire
Irish Moth Nationals at Dun Laoghaire
Ewan McMahon retains the title
Ewan McMahon has won the Irish Moth National Championships 2022, for the second year running. This year, the Irish Moth Class partnered with the Irish Waszp Class to hold a joint national championships, kindly hosted by the Royal St George YC.
by Ed Butler
Posted 8 Aug 14:26 BST
British Moth Nationals at Chelmarsh
British Moth Nationals at Chelmarsh
90th Anniversary event for the class
The British Moth fleet returned to Chelmarsh Sailing Club for their 90th Anniversary National Championships on 27th July with a programme of seven races over 3 days.
by Elaine Laverty
Posted 8 Aug 13:56 BST
Firefly Nationals at Tenby Day 1
Firefly Nationals at Tenby Day 1
Fleet raring to go after two years without a championship
Day one of the 2022 Firefly Nationals in Tenby dawned bright and sunny with a gentle breeze, a whisker more than forecast. After two years without a Firefly Week everyone was ready and raring to go.
by NFA (with contributions from Angus Cook and Steve
Posted 8 Aug 13:32 BST
Vamos and Little J win Cowes J/70 Mini-series
Vamos and Little J win Cowes J/70 Mini-series
It was "Aussie Rules" in the Open Division and a youth team won the Corinthian Title
After eleven races held in predominantly full-planing conditions, the J/70 UK Class Mini-Series at Cowes Week concluded after four days of top competition with thirty-two J/70 teams racing.
by J/Boats
Posted 8 Aug 13:17 BST
Leaders past The Lizard
Leaders past The Lizard
In the Sevenstar Round Britain & Ireland Race
The boat speed has ramped up in the Sevenstar Round Britain & Ireland Race with the two IMOCAs in the race wicked up and closing in on The Isles of Scilly.
by Louay Habib
Posted 8 Aug 13:07 BST
49er, 49erFX, and Nacra 17 Junior Worlds
49er, 49erFX, and Nacra 17 Junior Worlds
A total of 140 teams from 30 nations raced at Lago di Como
The 49er, 49erFX, and Nacra 17 fleets completed the biggest ever Junior World Championship for each of the classes. A total of 140 teams from 30 nations raced in the 2022 edition from Lago di Como, Italy.
by 49er and Nacra Sailing
Posted 8 Aug 07:04 BST
Sevenstar Round Britain & Ireland start highlights
Sevenstar Round Britain & Ireland start highlights
The international fleet got away for the non-stop 1,805-mile race without incident
The 2022 Sevenstar Round Britain and Ireland Race started from the Royal Yacht Squadron Line in Cowes at midday on Sunday 7th August. The international fleet got away for the non-stop 1,805-mile race without incident.
by RORC
Posted 8 Aug 07:00 BST
SSL Gold Cup - D2 Team AUS racing with Team GBR
SSL Gold Cup - D2 Team AUS racing with Team GBR
On Day two of training, the two teams squared off for some practice racing
On Day two of training, the two teams squared off for some practice racing. Watch the start, weather mark, and finish.
by John Curnow, Editor, Sail-World AUS
Posted 8 Aug 06:09 BST
27th Ora Cup Optimist at Lake Garda, Italy overall
27th Ora Cup Optimist at Lake Garda, Italy overall
Erik Scheidt for the second time in a row
Two 'victories' in the women's field with Vittoria Berteotti and Victoria Demurtas in the cadet and junior categories respectively.
by Elena Giolai
Posted 8 Aug 01:45 BST
Spectacular setting for OK Dinghy Worlds opening
Spectacular setting for OK Dinghy Worlds opening
Two years after it was originally scheduled to take place in Marstrand
Two years after it was originally scheduled to take place here, the OK Dinghy World Championship has finally been opened in Marstrand, Sweden, with 109 OK Dinghies completing equipment inspection and registration over the past three days.
by Robert Deaves
Posted 7 Aug 21:25 BST
Sevenstar Round Britain & Ireland Race underway
Sevenstar Round Britain & Ireland Race underway
The marathon has begun
The 2022 Sevenstar Round Britain and Ireland Race started on time from the Royal Yacht Squadron Line in Cowes at midday on Sunday 7th August. The international fleet got away for the non-stop 1,805-mile race without incident.
by Louay Habib
Posted 7 Aug 21:17 BST
Horning Sailing Club Regatta Week 2022
Horning Sailing Club Regatta Week 2022
Plenty of activity both on and off the water
Horning Sailing Club enjoyed a brilliant Regatta Week from Saturday 30th July to Friday 5th August with plenty of activity both on and off the water.
by Holly Hancock
Posted 7 Aug 16:47 BST
Multiple world debuts at Cannes Yachting Festival
Leading motor and sail brands Sanlorenzo, Prestige Motor Yachts and Beneteau Sail are making multiple world debuts at the Cannes Yachting Festival, 6-11 September 2022.
Road trip!
After a few years of very localised living, travel is opening up, and as a family we've made our first proper road trip for a while, heading down the west coast of France for a camping holiday.
Carey Olsen Jersey Regatta open for entries
Scheduled for 2nd to 4th September, the 24th edition of the Island's combined yacht clubs' Jersey Regatta is open for entries. Chairman Bill Harris reports that this flagship event is well on track.
Something So Right
As early as the mid-1970s, worried articles were appearing in Yachts & Yachting magazine that highlighted the concerns that - after 20 years of unbroken growth - participation numbers hadn't just plateaued, but were already starting a downward trend.
"Best-rigged vessels have a 2 finger forestay sag"
From 18th - 21st of August the Royal London Yacht Club celebrates the life of Uffa Fox with the Uffa Fox 2022 Regatta.
Beginning a Winning
Could also have been winning from the beginning. Either way I was able to seriously consider all that it takes to get into yachting, and the very essence of the difference between being a participant, and taking home the silverware.
Expert safety advice from Ocean Safety at SIBS
Ocean Safety, specialist in the worldwide supply, distribution, service and hire of marine safety equipment, will be offering expert safety advice and showcasing its extensive range of innovative lifesaving products at the Southampton Boat Show.
Through the eye of a needle
Saturday was a day which will live in the memories of many of the youth sailors at my home club of Keyhaven for a long time, for all the right reasons.
Born to race | Henri-Lloyd M//PRO 2.0
M//PRO Sailing products have been specifically designed for high octane racing. Developed alongside world-class sailing athletes from recycled GORE-TEX PRO face fabric, it's no compromise durable yet lightweight construction lets you focus on winning.
Looking for your next marine industry role?
The marine industry is brimming with opportunity at the moment, which means there has never been a better time to join or move on to new and exciting roles.
Discover comfort in Musto's collection of shorts
Let's get straight to the point. When winds are light, and the days are hot - it's time to short up. Diverse features for differing activities.
Nice way to celebrate
When is 100 not 100? When it is actually 115. No matter. Any of it is cause enough for celebration. This all started when I was under hull #100 of the super-popular J/99 as she was being commissioned at the Royal Queensland Yacht Squadron in Brisbane.
Rooster® Kit Launches into the US
After 10 years of supporting the sailing scene in the US, Rooster is set to take another huge flight by launching a brand new website where you can shop for all your favorite Rooster products.
Hyde Sails win XOD class at Cowes Classics Week
I chatted with Ben McGrane of Hyde Sails, who has just won the XOD class at Cowes Classics Week 2022. It was an all-star fleet with lots of previous Captain's Cup winners.
Exclusive RYA member ticket offer for SIBS 2022
The Southampton International Boat Show is just around the corner (16-25 September 2022) and RYA members can take advantage of an exclusive 'buy one get one free' ticket offer.
How deep is your love?
Some will know this as a Bee Gees or Take That song, and those of a younger generation will know it as a Calvin Harris track; either way, it is vital to making sailing a life-long pastime.