Harken 29er Inlands at Rutland Harken 29er Inlands at Rutland A record turnout of 65 boats A record number of sixty-five 29ers turned up to the Rutland GP, no doubt attracted as much by the promise of another great 29er Christmas party (sponsored by HARKEN!) as by the opportunity for some quality big fleet racing. by Elodie Edwards Posted 10 Dec 22:11 GMT Interview with the director of Brest Atlantiques Interview with the director of Brest Atlantiques Emmanuel Bachellerie summarises, now Sodebo Ultim 3 is home Sodebo Ultim 3, the only boat to have abandoned the race after stopping in Cape Town, arrived back in Lorient this morning, bringing the very first Brest Atlantiques race comes to a close. by Sabina Mollart-Rogerson Posted 10 Dec 19:14 GMT Artemis Technologies announce joint venture Artemis Technologies announce joint venture Tuco Marine Group to produce the world's first zero emissions workboat Artemis Technologies has announced a joint venture with Denmark's Tuco Marine Group to produce the world's first zero emissions workboat. by Simon Cunningham Posted 10 Dec 18:21 GMT The future of competitive kiteboarding The future of competitive kiteboarding A GKA Kite World Tour update with CEO Jörgen Vogt The full 2020 tour schedule is yet to be published, but can you give us a sneak peek of what to expect for 2020? Any new locations or major changes to the tour? by Gemma Hamaini Posted 10 Dec 16:48 GMT Budworth Boxing Day Bash preview Budworth Boxing Day Bash preview Charity fundraiser in aid of the RNLI Another Christmas, another Boxing Day Bash at Budworth Sailing Club in aid of RNLI. We look forward to welcoming sailors and spectators from across the North West and beyond to a festive day of handicap racing. by Alison Hitchens Posted 10 Dec 15:54 GMT Leigh & Lowton Revett Series overall Leigh & Lowton Revett Series overall Closely fought with all fleets finalising series results only on the last day This year 51 boats took part in the Leigh & Lowton Revett Series - five Sundays from early November to early December. This was despite a very challenging series with no weather with the "normal" range of wind conditions throughout the series. by Richard Catchpole Posted 10 Dec 14:37 GMT Welsh sailors recognised at RYA Volunteer Awards Welsh sailors recognised at RYA Volunteer Awards The awards were presented to volunteers from Llangorse and Royal Anglesey sailing clubs Two sailing volunteers from Wales were recognised for their exceptional dedication and achievements in boating at the RYA Volunteer Awards by Her Royal Highness The Princess Royal. by Hamish Stuart Posted 10 Dec 13:52 GMT Blithfield Barrel Round 2 this Sunday Blithfield Barrel Round 2 this Sunday Offering close racing throughout the fleet, great hospitality, prizes and festive treats This Sunday sees the second round of the legendary Blithfield Barrel event. Round 2 promises to offer close racing throughout the fleet, great hospitality, prizes and festive treats. by Michelle Keeling Posted 10 Dec 13:20 GMT Amazing products from Surflogic! Amazing products from Surflogic! Including the Surflogic Wetsuit Pro Dryer! Want to know about the gifts specifically made for those who are passionate about the ocean? Here are some fine gifts that you can give to your loved ones in this holiday season. by CoastWaterSports Posted 10 Dec 12:00 GMT A new World Sailing Speed Record confirmed A new World Sailing Speed Record confirmed Phil Sharp's record sets a benchmark for the 60ft class to challenge The World Sailing Speed Record Council have officially confirmed a new record for 40ft single-handed Around the Isle of Wight. by OceansLab Posted 10 Dec 11:38 GMT Port Dinorwic Christmas Regatta Port Dinorwic Christmas Regatta A window of opportunity for the 28 sailors to race If Father Christmas was hoping to have a day off this weekend due to the extreme conditions forecasted, then he was to be disappointed. by Ken Newing Posted 10 Dec 06:49 GMT Smoke on the water at SOLAS Big Boat Challenge Smoke on the water at SOLAS Big Boat Challenge Grinders Coffee SOLAS Big Boat Challenge abandoned due to safety concerns For the first time in the 26-year-history of the Big Boat Challenge, the race has been abandoned due to safety concerns following the settling of thick smoke from the Australian bushfires over the Sydney basin and a serious lack of visibility. by Nic Douglass Posted 10 Dec 03:11 GMT Grinders Coffee SOLAS Big Boat Challenge abandoned Grinders Coffee SOLAS Big Boat Challenge abandoned Due to safety concerns with thick smoke blanketing the harbour Today's Grinders Coffee SOLAS Big Boat Challenge, on Sydney Harbour, has been abandoned due to safety concerns. by Cruising Yacht Club of Australia Posted 10 Dec 01:22 GMT Seldén Sailjuice Winter Series Datchet Flyer Seldén Sailjuice Winter Series Datchet Flyer Barton races Aero 7 to victory Pete Barton wins round 2 of the Seldén Sailjuice Winter Series against a maximum capacity fleet of 100 at Datchet Water... by Andy Rice Posted 9 Dec 19:21 GMT U.S. America's Cup Challenger returns to Pensacola U.S. America's Cup Challenger returns to Pensacola NYYC American Magic has returned to their winter training camp in Pensacola, Florida. New York Yacht Club American Magic, Challenger for the 36th America's Cup, has returned to Pensacola, Florida, for a second consecutive winter training season, with their first AC75. by American Magic Posted 9 Dec 19:08 GMT RORC Transatlantic Race - Day 17 update RORC Transatlantic Race - Day 17 update Pata Negra - all smiles in Grenada Giles Redpath's British Lombard 46 Pata Negra, skippered by Andy Lis, finished the 2019 RORC Transatlantic Race on Monday 09 December in an elapsed time of 15 days 22 hrs 58 mins 13 secs. by Louay Habib Posted 9 Dec 16:42 GMT Salcombe Yacht Club Winter Series Race 6 Salcombe Yacht Club Winter Series Race 6 Debate before departing the slipway on the etymology of eponymous Such being the way of things, the debate before departing the slipway at Batson for a promising race on Saturday morning, centred upon the etymology of the adjective: "eponymous". by Graham Cranford Smith & George Alexander Posted 9 Dec 15:57 GMT Parkstone Flying 15 Autumn Series race 6 Parkstone Flying 15 Autumn Series race 6 It's not over until it's over... Fifteen boats took to the water into a chilly WSW 20+ knot breeze that slowly reduced over the race and was somewhat shifty at times! by Ben Scroggie Posted 9 Dec 15:14 GMT Sparkman & Stephens pre-Hobart sail past Sparkman & Stephens pre-Hobart sail past 60 years of design achievement in a unique sail past photo opportunity On a quiet and hazy Sydney Harbour morning, before the traffic of the CYCA's Classic Yacht Regatta and Trophy Series race, some special Rolex Sydney Hobart Yacht Race entrants gathered in front of the famous Sydney Opera House sails. by Lisa Ratcliff, OCC Posted 9 Dec 15:10 GMT The Clipper Race Leg 3 - Race 4, Day 22 The Clipper Race Leg 3 - Race 4, Day 22 And then there were six! Following the nail-biting race for Race 4 podium positions over the weekend, arrivals continued into Fremantle overnight with GoToBermuda taking fourth place and WTC Logistics scooping fifth in the Marlow Ropes Southern Ocean Sleigh Ride. by Clipper Round the World Race Posted 9 Dec 12:52 GMT Grinders Coffee SOLAS Big Boat Challenge 2019 Grinders Coffee SOLAS Big Boat Challenge 2019 The last big hit-out before the Rolex Sydney Hobart Four of the world's top maxi yachts will race in Tuesday's Grinders Coffee SOLAS Big Boat Challenge on Sydney Harbour, the last big hit-out before the Rolex Sydney Hobart. by Cruising Yacht Club of Australia Posted 9 Dec 06:22 GMT Optimist training event 3 at Bosham Optimist training event 3 at Bosham Pull on lots of kicker, sit back, even further back Hoping for a window of lighter winds 13 sailors arrived bright and early on a breezy December morning for the third session of the IOCA South pre zone winter training programme at Bosham SC. by Roger Cerrato Posted 8 Dec 21:27 GMT Pretty handy Pretty handy Some years ago we started looking at Mixed Two Person Offshore Events It wasn't too long after driving the first of Beneteau's impressive Figaro 3s a couple of years ago that these miscellaneous ramblings started to look at the Mixed Two Person Offshore Event for the Olympics. by John Curnow, Editor, Sail-World AUS Posted 8 Dec 21:00 GMT Rooster opens 2020 Ambassador Applications Rooster opens 2020 Ambassador Applications On the lookout for role models and enthusiasts to form global community Every year Rooster is on the lookout for role models and enthusiasts to form a global community of like-minded individuals. We aim to support these visionaries and work with each other to support their connection to the water. by Rooster Posted 8 Dec 17:13 GMT Moody Decking Schools Match Racing Championship Moody Decking Schools Match Racing Championship A commanding performance on the waters of Weymouth Youngsters from Oxfordshire's Cokethorpe School were crowned schools match racing champions after a commanding performance on the waters of Weymouth and Portland. by Will Carson Posted 8 Dec 16:49 GMT The Clipper Race Leg 3 - Race 4, Day 21 The Clipper Race Leg 3 - Race 4, Day 21 Eight teams continue to navigate to Fremantle finish line The Clipper Race has seen its first three arrivals into Fremantle but eight teams continue to navigate their way through their localised battles to the finish line. by Clipper Round the World Race Posted 8 Dec 15:59 GMT Hyundai 49er, 49erFX and Nacra 17 Worlds overall Hyundai 49er, 49erFX and Nacra 17 Worlds overall Auckland witnesses climax of three tensely-fought World Championships Challenging Auckland wind and waves played their part in determining the outcome of the Hyundai 49er, 49erFX & Nacra 17 World Championships. by 49er & Nacra 17 Sailing Posted 8 Dec 13:59 GMT Qingdao clinch narrow victory in Clipper Race Qingdao clinch narrow victory in Clipper Race The team pipped closest rival Ha Long Bay, Viet Nam After a three-week game of cat and mouse across the Southern Ocean, between the two leading Clipper Race teams, it was Qingdao which clinched a narrow victory. by Grace Kitching Posted 8 Dec 13:54 GMT Bronze for Fletcher & Bithell at 49er Worlds Bronze for Fletcher & Bithell at 49er Worlds British Sailing Team round off a stellar 2019 season Fletcher, from Thames Ditton, Surrey, and Rochdale's Bithell, survived a capsize in the drama-filled final race to seal third place. The medals mean that the pair have finished on the podium at every regatta they've entered this year. by British Sailing Team Posted 8 Dec 12:46 GMT Globe40: Start venue Tangier Globe40: Start venue Tangier A round the world race setting sail from African soil for the first time Upon its launch back in June 2019, the Globe40 was very open and bold about its ambition and its values: a circumnavigation of the globe, which is as much about a planetary voyage, personal fulfilment and a quest for self-discovery by Manfred Ramspacher Posted 8 Dec 08:44 GMT 18ft Skiff NSW Championship Race 3 18ft Skiff NSW Championship Race 3 Winning Group went into today's race on Sydney Harbour as a hot favourite After two outstanding wins in the first two races of the NSW 18ft Skiff Championship, Winning Group went into today's Race 3 on Sydney Harbour as a hot favourite to extend her lead in the championship by Frank Quealey Posted 8 Dec 07:31 GMT Star Sailors League Finals overall Star Sailors League Finals overall Best of the conditions reserved for the four boat final After an ultra-light wind Quarter and Semi-Finals, the wind on the Nassau's Montagu Bay finally filled in to provide the best conditions for the four boat finale to the 2019 SSL Finals, the event that seeks to determine the 'star of the sailing world'. by Rachele Vitello Posted 8 Dec 07:00 GMT RORC Transatlantic Race - Day 14 update RORC Transatlantic Race - Day 14 update Dark Shadow shines in Grenada French Wally 100 Dark Shadow finished the 2019 RORC Transatlantic Race in an elapsed time of 13 days 9 hours 11 mins and 3 secs. Dark Shadow was sailed by Andre Auberton-Herve (FRA) and skippered by Yerin Hobson (AUS). by Louay Habib Posted 7 Dec 17:19 GMT 2020 Tour Voile: An ever-changing event 2020 Tour Voile: An ever-changing event Major changes in the pipeline for the 43rd edition While the ingredients that have made it a ringing success over the years will remain part of the magic formula, the 43rd edition will be introducing new features unveiled today at the Nautic Paris Boat Show. by Tour Voile Posted 7 Dec 16:40 GMT Macif and Actual Leader complete Brest Atlantiques Macif and Actual Leader complete Brest Atlantiques François Gabart and Gwénolé Gahinet take second place MACIF crossed the finish line on Saturday at 07:43:50, two days, 21 hours, 19 minutes and four seconds after the winner, Maxi Edmond de Rothschild, having covered 17,890 miles at an average speed of 23.4 knots. by Sabina Mollart-Rogerson Posted 7 Dec 16:36 GMT Hempel Worlds: New Doublehanded Offshore event Hempel Worlds: New Doublehanded Offshore event Mixed two-person offshore keelboat event will be on the program at the Paris 2024 Olympics For the first time in Olympic history, a Mixed Two-Person Offshore Keelboat event will be on the program at the Paris 2024 Olympic Sailing Competition. by US Sailing Posted 7 Dec 15:27 GMT The Clipper Race Leg 3 - Race 4, Day 20 The Clipper Race Leg 3 - Race 4, Day 20 Day 20 has thrown the fleet a mixed bag of conditions The competition is hotting up for the front-runners, who have been stumped by windhole shaped obstacles to tackle in the final stages of the race. by Clipper Round the World Race Posted 7 Dec 14:07 GMT Hyundai 49er, 49erFX and Nacra 17 Worlds day 5 Hyundai 49er, 49erFX and Nacra 17 Worlds day 5 49er and 49erFX both saw new regatta leaders heading into the final day The breeze was a little softer than previous days, and at times extremely unpredictable and shifty. Yet somehow the class acts continue to prove that they're still the class acts, able to cope with any slings or arrows that are hurled their way... by 49er & Nacra 17 Sailing Posted 7 Dec 14:03 GMT The Joy of Sailing The Joy of Sailing Look beyond the disability - Hannah Shelmerdine's story The definition of Joy is "a feeling of great pleasure and happiness". This is exactly the feeling I experience whilst I am sailing. Everybody can see who I am when I am sailing... Hannah! Look beyond the disability, crack open the shell and here I am. by Hannah Shelmerdine Posted 7 Dec 14:00 GMT 250 days until 2020 Zhik 29er Worlds 250 days until 2020 Zhik 29er Worlds To be held at the Weymouth and Portland National Sailing Academy With just 250 days to go until the 2020 Zhik 29er World Championships, the UK 29er Class is delighted to be welcoming the 29er Worlds back to the UK for the 3rd time since the event's inauguration in 2000. by Claire Mueller Posted 7 Dec 11:49 GMT Maritime Film Festival - January 2020 Maritime Film Festival - January 2020 The festival will take place in the beautiful town of Woodbridge in Suffolk We all know that going sailing is the best way to enjoy the water, but, in the middle of January when it is cold, wet and windy, watching others sailing comes a close second! by Andy Beharrell Posted 7 Dec 11:29 GMT 49er, 49erFX and Nacra 17 Worlds day 5 49er, 49erFX and Nacra 17 Worlds day 5 Brits strengthen medal hopes on penultimate day Three teams remain in the Worlds medal hunt. Dylan Fletcher and Stuart Bithell move in to third in the 49er. Jack Hawkins and Chris Thomas claim race win and sit 13th overall. by British Sailing Team Posted 7 Dec 10:27 GMT French edition #LifejacketSafe Newspaper launched French edition #LifejacketSafe Newspaper launched Designed to highlight the importance of the trusted lifejacket Leading safety equipment specialist, Crewsaver, demonstrates its global commitment to lifejacket safety with the launch of its French edition #LifejacketSafe newspaper. by Survitec Posted 7 Dec 09:00 GMT Hyundai 49er, 49erFX and Nacra 17 Worlds day 5 Hyundai 49er, 49erFX and Nacra 17 Worlds day 5 Champions make vital moves before Super Sunday The 49er and 49erFX both saw new regatta leaders heading into the final day of competition, while the Nacra 17 title race looks wide open... by 49er & Nacra 17 Sailing Posted 7 Dec 07:48 GMT Star Sailors League Finals day 4 Star Sailors League Finals day 4 Mid-fleet fights for its survival at the SSL Finals After four days of Qualification racing the first major cull took place today at the SSL Finals, the event that seeks to determine the 'stars of the sailing world'. by Rachele Vitello Posted 7 Dec 02:16 GMT Attracting Students Attracting Students Aberdeen & Stonehaven YC open their doors wide Many people are aware that sailing sometimes loses young adults from the sport at club level as they head off away from home for further education and when they start their careers. by Karen Robertson Posted 6 Dec 22:03 GMT MACIF & Actual Leader expected in the early hours MACIF & Actual Leader expected in the early hours The end of Brest Atlantiques is in sight The end of Brest Atlantiques is in sight, with MACIF expected to arrive early tomorrow morning, followed closely behind by Actual Leader. by Sabina Mollart-Rogerson Posted 6 Dec 19:00 GMT FREE TridentUK £5 or £10 Vouchers & NEW Gill kit FREE TridentUK £5 or £10 Vouchers & NEW Gill kit Spend over £50 and get a £5 voucher, spend over £100 and get a £10 voucher Spend over £50 and get a £5 voucher, spend over £100 and get a £10 voucher. 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