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This is your opportunity to retire that old rig gauge that was handed down through generations and get in on the action of real time wireless load sensing technology with the smartlink Nano. by Cyclops Marine Posted 3 Dec 12:27 GMT PlanetSail Vendée Globe update PlanetSail Vendée Globe update From the Atlantic to the Southern Ocean The trip south through the Atlantic to the start of the Southern Ocean was anything but straightforward for the opening stages of the Vendée Globe. by Matt Sheahan Posted 3 Dec 12:16 GMT Vendée Globe Day 26 morning update Vendée Globe Day 26 morning update Sam Davies' Initiatives Coeur hits floating object and is heading North British skipper Sam Davies informed her team that her IMOCA Initiatives-Coeur had struck a floating object at around 1900hrs UTC this evening. She is heading north at reduced speed and will inspect her boat to assess the damage. by Vendée Globe Posted 3 Dec 09:26 GMT Green light for 2021 Australian WASZP Nationals Green light for 2021 Australian WASZP Nationals Set for a great event at Paynesville, Gippsland Lakes Yacht Club After an uncertain period during 2020 the Australian WASZP Class has held its nerve and it is paying dividends with the 2021 Australian WASZP Nationals set to go ahead in a big way, held from 23-26th of January. by Marc Ablett Posted 3 Dec 04:46 GMT 18ft Skiff NSW Championship Race 3 preview 18ft Skiff NSW Championship Race 3 preview Better conditions expected on Sydney Harbour After a dramatic day of 40-knot Westerly winds, which forced the Australian 18 Footers League to abandon Race 2 of the NSW 18ft Skiff Championship on Sydney Harbour last Sunday, the championship will resume with Race 3 next Sunday. by Frank Quealey Posted 3 Dec 04:24 GMT Flying Fifteen Queensland State Championships Flying Fifteen Queensland State Championships Held at Tin Can Bay Yacht Club This season the Australian National Flying Fifteen Championships have been cancelled due to the pandemic but the Flying Fifteen Class in Australia has organised State Championships that have been well supported. by TCYC Race Committee Posted 2 Dec 22:06 GMT Vendée Globe Day 25: The Indian Strikes Vendée Globe Day 25: The Indian Strikes Nine IMOCAs pass Cape of Good Hope in same day Given that the fleet started with a record sized fleet of 33 IMOCAs and there are still, technically, 31 tracked on the race course, it is not entirely unexpected to have no fewer than 9 boats cross the longitude of the Cape of Good Hope today. by Vendée Globe Posted 2 Dec 18:59 GMT In conversation with Stuart Lawrence In conversation with Stuart Lawrence JOG is a yacht club with a difference JOG is a yacht club with a difference and steeped in history. Established in 1950 to enable smaller yachts to compete offshore, it organises highly competitive races for IRC rated yachts. by Mark Jardine Posted 2 Dec 12:00 GMT Starboard foil and casing damage for ARKEA PAPREC Starboard foil and casing damage for ARKEA PAPREC Vendée Globe fourth placed skipper Sébastien Simon was not injured At 0820hrs UTC this morning, ARKEA PAPREC hit an unidentified floating object. The collision caused serious damage to the starboard foil. The skipper is coping with the situation with his shore team. Skipper Sébastien Simon was not injured. by Vendée Globe Posted 2 Dec 10:40 GMT Record 122 entries for the Datchet Flyer Record 122 entries for the Datchet Flyer The first round of the Seldén SailJuice Winter Series is looking busier than ever The first round of the Seldén SailJuice Winter Series is looking busier than ever, and competitors are advised to arrive as self-sufficient as possible... by Andy Rice Posted 2 Dec 06:02 GMT Vendée Globe Day 24: Relieved Escoffier speaks Vendée Globe Day 24: Relieved Escoffier speaks The 40 year old solo sailor had to abandon his IMOCA 60 PRB After being rescued from his liferaft by Jean Le Cam in big seas and strong winds the early hours of this morning some 840nm South West of Cape Town, Kevin Escoffier has been recovering on board Le Cam's appropriately named IMOCA 60 Yes We Cam! by Vendée Globe Posted 1 Dec 19:00 GMT 420 Youth Performance Squad at the WPNSA 420 Youth Performance Squad at the WPNSA Seven elite pathway boats get out on the water 2020 has presented huge challenges for everyone, but as a youth sailor with only 1 or 2 competitive years in a class before you are too old, it has been especially frustrating. by Emmy Walker & Lizzie Beardsall Posted 1 Dec 16:14 GMT Funding for sailing projects tackling inequality Funding for sailing projects tackling inequality The £150,000 of National Lottery Funding was awarded to the RYA. Some 17 Sailability and OnBoard venues throughout England will receive individual grants of up to £10,000 for projects that aim to tackle inequalities in sport and help reduce the negative impact of COVID-19. by Susie Nation-Grainger Posted 1 Dec 15:23 GMT The International Canoe Advent Calender 2020 The International Canoe Advent Calender 2020 The class remains one of the biggest challenges in dinghy sailing With limited events throughout the year the International Canoe Class has decided to use the advent period to show off what the class has to offer. Each day a new image will be posted to show the dynamics of this long historical class. by Chris Hampe Posted 1 Dec 09:52 GMT Kevin Escoffier: "The boat folded at 90 degrees" Kevin Escoffier: "The boat folded at 90 degrees" Skipper describes the moment he had to abandon his IMOCA 60 PRB in the Vendée Globe After eleven and a half hours in his liferaft since being forced to abandon his IMOCA 60 PRB in strong winds and big seas 840 nautical miles SW of Cape Town, Vendée Globe skipper Kevin Escoffier was dramatically rescued by fellow competitor Jean Le Cam. by Vendée Globe Posted 1 Dec 08:45 GMT 2020 Lark Travellers' Series overall 2020 Lark Travellers' Series overall Harry Pynn & Gemma Cook win In a year of cancelled events, they managed to hunt down those allowed to happen, showing their versatility by winning a pre-Covid Northampton, and post-lockdown Salcombe and Frensham Opens. by Nigel Hufton Posted 1 Dec 07:05 GMT Dame Ellen says 'Thank You' Dame Ellen says 'Thank You' As cancer charity celebrates Giving Tuesday Dame Ellen MacArthur is saying 'Thank You' to everyone who has enabled her charity - the Ellen MacArthur Cancer Trust - to keep supporting young people in recovery from cancer through the pandemic on international Giving Tuesday (1 December). by Karenza Morton Posted 1 Dec 07:00 GMT Black Jack returns for the Rolex Sydney Hobart Black Jack returns for the Rolex Sydney Hobart Black Jack is still the boat to beat in lighter wind Ever wonder how much work goes into preparing a yacht for the Cruising Yacht Club of Australia's Rolex Sydney Hobart Yacht Race - never mind a big boat that has just returned from Europe amid the COVID-19 pandemic? by Di Pearson, RSHYR media Posted 1 Dec 06:18 GMT Vendée Globe: Escoffier rescued from liferaft Vendée Globe: Escoffier rescued from liferaft Kevin Escoffier (PRB) has been rescued by fellow competitor Jean Le Cam (Yes We Cam!) At 0118hrs UTC the PRB Team was informed that their Vendée Globe race skipper Kevin Escoffier (PRB) has been rescued by fellow Vendée Globe competitor Jean Le Cam (Yes We Cam!). by Vendée Globe Posted 1 Dec 03:23 GMT Shattered dreams Shattered dreams It's impossible not to feel sorry for Alex Thomson having to pull out of the Vendée Globe It's impossible not to feel sorry for Alex Thomson having to pull out of the Vendée Globe. He cut a dejected figure in the cockpit of his Hugo Boss IMOCA as he made his way towards Cape Town following the damage to his starboard rudder. by Mark Jardine Posted 30 Nov 17:00 GMT Kevin Escoffier (PRB) activates Distress Beacon Kevin Escoffier (PRB) activates Distress Beacon Jean Le Cam alters course to assist Kevin Escoffier, 40, who is racing in third place in the Vendée Globe solo non-stop around the world race, positioned some 550 nautical miles SW of Cape Town, has triggered his distress beacon. by Vendée Globe Posted 30 Nov 16:10 GMT In Conversation with Bryan Stewart In Conversation with Bryan Stewart International Sales and Marketing Manager at Vaikobi Mark Jardine chats with Bryan Stewart, International Sales and Marketing Manager at Vaikobi about building the paddling and sailing brand, increasing distribution, the uplift in participation in water sports and looking forward to a a more normal 2021! by Mark Jardine Posted 30 Nov 14:00 GMT A message from Alex A message from Alex Speaking for the first time after his dreams of Vendée Globe victory end Alex Thomson speaks for the first time after his dreams of Vendée Globe victory end in heartbreak. by Alex Thomson Racing Posted 30 Nov 13:01 GMT Vendée Globe Day 23 morning update Vendée Globe Day 23 morning update The big chill: The sailors are now in a strong south-westerly flow The leaders of the Vendée Globe fleet are now in a strong south-westerly flow approaching the Cape of Good Hope. Leader Charlie Dalin, is expected to cross the first great Cape this afternoon. by Vendée Globe Posted 30 Nov 07:22 GMT RS:X Europeans at Vilamoura, Portugal overall RS:X Europeans at Vilamoura, Portugal overall A full planing medal race concludes the event in spectacular style And that's a wrap! The 2020 RS:X Europeans came together in spectacular style with a full planing medal race. Whilst initially held on shore the fleet launched shortly after one o'clock and although the wind was up and down it was mainly above 13 knots. by Jon Emmett / RS:X Class Posted 30 Nov 06:29 GMT Vendée Globe Day 22: Be thankful for small merci's Vendée Globe Day 22: Be thankful for small merci's Huge support for Alex Thomson as he heads for Cape Town Charlie Dalin, the Vendée Globe race leader, should pass the longitude of the Cape of Good Hope on Monday, the first of the mythical 24,296 nautical miles solo round the world's three Great Capes. by Vendée Globe Posted 29 Nov 21:00 GMT Emma Wilson vows to come back stronger Emma Wilson vows to come back stronger After RS:X Euros heartbreak Team GB windsurfer Emma Wilson has vowed to bounce back after falling out of contention for a medal at the RS:X European Championships in the final race. by British Sailing Team Posted 29 Nov 17:48 GMT Vendée Globe Day 22 morning update Vendée Globe Day 22 morning update Fast first time out solo in the South - Escoffier, Simon set mean pace At some 520 nautical miles west of the longitude of Cape of Good Hope Charlie Dalin (Apivia) is largely matching the pace of the hard pressing group that is chasing him led by Thomas Ruyant (LinkedOut). by Vendée Globe Posted 29 Nov 09:11 GMT 18ft Skiff NSW Championship Race 2 18ft Skiff NSW Championship Race 2 Only three teams managed to reach the vicinity of the start line in Rose Bay Fresh North West winds over 20-knots, with gusts up to 40-knots prior to race time, cast doubt over the Australian 18 Footers League being able to stage Race 2 of the NSW 18ft Skiff Championship on Sydney Harbour today by Frank Quealey Posted 29 Nov 07:34 GMT Vendée Globe Day 21: Dalin leads by 370 miles Vendée Globe Day 21: Dalin leads by 370 miles As a dejected Alex Thomson heads for Cape Town The hopes of British skipper Alex Thomson of winning the Vendée Globe were dashed by damage to the starboard rudder of his IMOCA HUGO BOSS on Friday evening. by Vendée Globe Posted 28 Nov 21:21 GMT Alex Thomson ceases racing in the Vendée Globe Alex Thomson ceases racing in the Vendée Globe After incurring damage to the starboard rudder of his boat After incurring damage to the starboard rudder of his boat, British sailor Alex Thomson has ceased racing in the Vendée Globe and is now sailing his boat towards Cape Town. by Alex Thomson Racing Posted 28 Nov 14:38 GMT Club Zone: RYA eSailing Winter Club Championships Club Zone: RYA eSailing Winter Club Championships Susie Moore chats to Adam McGovern about the upcoming event In this week's Club Zone episode, Susie Moore chats to Adam McGovern about the upcoming RYA eSailing Winter Club Championships and how clubs can get involved. by Tom Chamberlain, RYA Posted 28 Nov 10:09 GMT First online match race e-PRADA Cup ready to go First online match race e-PRADA Cup ready to go COR36 and Virtual Regatta join forces COR36 and Virtual Regatta, the world's leading e-sailing platform, have joined forces to create a unique e-regatta: the first ever on-line Match Race. by 36th America's Cup Challenger of Record Posted 28 Nov 06:21 GMT 11th Hour Racing Sustainability Award: Voting open 11th Hour Racing Sustainability Award: Voting open 2020 finalists showcase the depth of global sustainability initiatives within the marine industry The World Sailing 11th Hour Racing Sustainability Award celebrates the effective execution or ongoing delivery of high-impact, highly-replicable sustainability initiatives, aligned to World Sailing's Sustainability Agenda 2030. by Daniel Smith - World Sailing Posted 28 Nov 05:24 GMT Gitana Team interrupts Jules Verne Trophy attempt Gitana Team interrupts Jules Verne Trophy attempt The boat collided with a UFO after three days at sea After three days at sea on their first round the world record attempt, Franck Cammas and Charles Caudrelier have this evening taken the decision to interrupt their record bid and return to their port of registry. by Gitana Team Posted 28 Nov 03:44 GMT Vendée Globe: Rudder damage on Hugo Boss Vendée Globe: Rudder damage on Hugo Boss Alex Thomson notified his technical team of damage to the starboard rudder Alex Thomson Racing have issued an alert describing rudder damage to Hugo Boss which is reported to have occurred around 1900hrs UTC this Friday evening. by Vendée Globe Posted 27 Nov 23:56 GMT RS:X Europeans at Vilamoura, Portugal day 3 RS:X Europeans at Vilamoura, Portugal day 3 Patience pays as the forecast plays true Day three of the RS:X Europeans was one of patience as the forecast played true for the 43 men and 31 women competing for the European titles in Vilamoura, Portugal. by RS:X Class Posted 27 Nov 19:20 GMT New staff skipper for Ocean Youth Trust South New staff skipper for Ocean Youth Trust South Holly's first sailing experience was as a teenage crew member with Ocean Youth Trust South in 2012 Ocean Youth Trust South announces the appointment of Holly Vint as staff skipper for the charity's sail training vessel Prolific. Holly is taking over from Peta Koczy who, after four years with OYT South, is moving on to a new adventure. by Susannah Hart Posted 27 Nov 19:18 GMT British sailor Alex Thomson 'back in race mode' British sailor Alex Thomson 'back in race mode' On the charge towards the Southern Ocean Alex Thomson is back in action in the Vendée Globe and preparing to enter the Southern Ocean, after structural damage onboard his HUGO BOSS boat temporarily halted his hunt for the title. by Alex Thomson Racing Posted 27 Nov 19:04 GMT Vendée Globe Day 20: A brave new world Vendée Globe Day 20: A brave new world Charlie Dalin escaped into the Roaring Forties After cutting off part of his damaged port foil LinkedOut solo skipper Thomas Ruyant is back in full race mode, chasing runaway Vendée Globe leader Charlie Dalin who has escaped into the Roaring Forties. by Vendée Globe Posted 27 Nov 18:48 GMT Marlow Ropes partner with Ian Herbert Jones Marlow Ropes partner with Ian Herbert Jones As the UK Skipper prepares for the 2022 Golden Globe Race Marlow Ropes are proud to announce that they are the Official Rope Supplier for Golden Globe Race 2022 skipper Ian Herbert Jones. by Sian Killean, Marlow Ropes Posted 27 Nov 16:00 GMT Musto Black Friday: More products, more savings Musto Black Friday: More products, more savings This year's Black Friday offering just got bigger and better This year's Black Friday offering just got bigger and better with more savings on even more products. by Musto Posted 27 Nov 14:00 GMT Prada ACWS & Xmas Cup format announced Prada ACWS & Xmas Cup format announced Racing gets underway in three weeks in the Prada America's Cup World Series and the Prada Xmas Cup In less than three weeks four international teams from New Zealand, Italy, United States, and Great Britain will line up for Prada America's Cup World Series Auckland and the Prada Christmas Race (December 17-20). by CoR36 Media Posted 27 Nov 12:36 GMT Save BIG on Neil Pryde at CoastWaterSports Save BIG on Neil Pryde at CoastWaterSports Save up to 50% this week Save up to 50% this week on Neil Pryde at CoastWaterSports, including covers, buoyancy aids, mast & foil bags, Firewire kit, boots, thermal tops, thermalite, hiking straps and more! by CoastWaterSports Posted 27 Nov 12:00 GMT Alex Thomson preparing for the Southern Ocean Alex Thomson preparing for the Southern Ocean Taking advantage of the light conditions to further reinforce the repairs Update from Ross Daniel, Technical Director at Alex Thomson Racing: "Yesterday evening, Alex decided to take advantage of the light conditions to further reinforce the repairs to increase the safety factors before he enters the Southern Ocean." by Alex Thomson Racing Posted 27 Nov 11:50 GMT OnBoard sailors get new boat boost OnBoard sailors get new boat boost Ten youngsters from across the UK have been handed a huge boost The delighted sailors have been awarded exclusive use of their own boat for the next two years through the on-going partnership between the John Merricks Sailing Trust (JMST) and RYA OnBoard. by Susie Nation-Grainger Posted 27 Nov 11:38 GMT Steve Cockerill on time sailing the Europe Steve Cockerill on time sailing the Europe And why he has decided to return to the class With the resurgence of the Europe class in the UK, ex-Europe sailor and sailing legend Steve Cockerill has recently bought two Europes for himself and his wife to sail! by Ben Harris & Steve Cockerill Posted 27 Nov 10:43 GMT Paul Ward joins Cowes Week Ltd Board Paul Ward joins Cowes Week Ltd Board Current J/70 World Champion adds his experience to the event Cowes Week, one of the world's best-known regattas, remains at the forefront of the UK sailing scene and indeed is on the bucket list for sailors worldwide. by Cowes Week Ltd Posted 27 Nov 10:27 GMT