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SSL Gold Cup Semi-Finals
Razor-thin margins
© Martina Orsini / SSL Gold Cup
Emirates Team New Zealand win in Jeddah
A dramatically tough America's Cup Preliminary Regatta
© Ricardo Pinto / America`s Cup
New purchasers for US SailGP Team
Diverse group of investors set largest team acquisition
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Is there a need for speed?
That famous line by Maverick in Top Gun
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Neuschäfer and Slingsby crowned
At Rolex World Sailing Awards in Malaga
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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
Winter maintenance tips
It's that time of year! Winterisation is now in full swing and around the yard essential maintenance work is being undertaken.
Is there a need for speed?
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.
Gift Ideas for the Sailor and Watersports Fanatic
Check out our organised gift section for ideas for the sailor or watersports fanatic in your life!
New Allen products at METSTRADE 2023
We spoke to Ben Harden of Allen at METSTRADE 2023 to find out about the new products they have brought out.
Seldén Mast strengthens sales team
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.
It's not just about the racing
Had occasion to be invited to attend a luncheon. It was with a crew that do not even race together anymore, and the boat has been sold many a year ago, as well.
New Rooster Bags made from upcycled sails
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.
The greatest event that almost never was
It's been a very hard week for personal reasons, but I am very glad I made it to Gran Canaria to cover the SSL Gold Cup.
Marine Resources latest jobs listing
December arrives with a whisper of career possibilities in the air. Ready for the next chapter?
Bold as brass
Ordinarily, you might expect a cute little French name on a French boat. Dare we say it is somewhat de rigueur? (Argh. Argh. Argh.) Lenny is very masculine in nature, and these are not necessarily boat names, unless you happen to be an Aircraft Carrier.
New 30L Dry Backpack by Vaikobi
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!
Under the skin of the J/112E
What happens under the layer of gelcoat on a yacht is inherently invisible to the naked eye. At a boat show what you see is the shine and the shape, the glitz, and the glamour.
FD Yachts the new Official Partner of US Sailing
FD Yachts has recently signed up a strategic official partnership agreement with US Sailing.
It's all in the Name!
It is a sad fact of life that the sailors who were drivers at the heart of the so called 'golden era' of dinghy racing are getting older, but their ability to get together for an afternoon of fun and laughter is as strong as ever.
Zhik introduce bespoke corporate/yacht teamwear
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.
A busy and successful Autumn for Hyde Sails
We chatted with Ben McGrane to find out about the busy schedule he and Hyde Sails had in September in a variety of classes, including the Flying Fifteen Nationals, the 70th Anniversary Osprey Nationals, and the Squib UK Inlands.