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. Spend can include shipping costs, one voucher per customer, not transferable or exchangeable, vouchers will be sent end of Jan 2020 for spend in Feb 2020. by TridentUK Posted 6 Dec 17:42 GMT Datchet Flyer maxed out at 100 entries Datchet Flyer maxed out at 100 entries Seldén Sailjuice Winter Series Round 2 Round 2 of the Seldén Sailjuice Winter Series was booked out by the start of the week, and there's a huge range of boats entered, from the Albacore to the Yachting World Dayboat... by Andy Rice Posted 6 Dec 17:13 GMT World Sailing Presidential Newsletter World Sailing Presidential Newsletter Interim management of World Sailing following CEO Andy Hunt's departure With the departure of our CEO Andy Hunt, we began to plan the interim period. Numerous scenarios were discussed, and the SMT decided on an interim management structure where they will be directly responsible to the Board. by Kim Andersen, President World Sailing Posted 6 Dec 16:43 GMT IMOCA campaigns for the ocean at Nautic Paris IMOCA campaigns for the ocean at Nautic Paris Asserting its involvement in sustainable development At the Nautic boat show in Paris (from 7th to 15th December), the IMOCA class will continue to assert its involvement in sustainable development. by IMOCA Globe Series Posted 6 Dec 14:46 GMT The Clipper Race Leg 3 - Race 4, Day 19 The Clipper Race Leg 3 - Race 4, Day 19 The finale for the frontrunners is close The finale for the frontrunners of the Marlow Southern Ocean Sleigh Ride is close and with only three nautical miles separating Ha Long Bay, Viet Nam and Qingdao, much of the result will be decided by tactics used around challenging weather systems. by Clipper Round the World Race Posted 6 Dec 12:20 GMT Henri-Lloyd Frostbite Challenge Henri-Lloyd Frostbite Challenge The sport of sailing at its very best Henri-Lloyd's Chairman Hans Eckerström wanted to put the 2020 range to the test. Not the standard factory and model tests of materials, fit and wear, but the kind which really put the kit through its paces. by Mark Jardine Posted 6 Dec 11:00 GMT Hyundai 49er, 49erFX and Nacra 17 Worlds day 4 Hyundai 49er, 49erFX and Nacra 17 Worlds day 4 Major moves on the scoreboard after day 1 of Gold Fleet The fourth day of the 2019 Hyundai 49er, 49erFX and Nacra 17 World Championships saw the race for the title and Olympic qualification is beginning to take shape as the fleets split into their respective Gold fleets. by 49er & Nacra 17 Sailing Posted 6 Dec 10:39 GMT 49er, 49erFX and Nacra 17 Worlds day 4 49er, 49erFX and Nacra 17 Worlds day 4 Fletcher and Bithell eye 49er podium on testing day Dylan Fletcher and Stuart Bithell up to fourth, two points off podium. John Gimson and Anna Burnet tied in second in Nacra 17 class, seven points behind Italian leaders Bissaro and Frascari. by British Sailing Team Posted 6 Dec 10:01 GMT Winning Group setting the standard Winning Group setting the standard 18ft Skiff NSW Championship Race 3 taking place this Sunday The Winning Group 18ft Skiff team has set the standard with its domination of the first two races of the NSW 18ft Skiff Championship, presently being sailed on Sydney Harbour by Frank Quealey Posted 6 Dec 09:12 GMT Star Sailors League Finals day 3 Star Sailors League Finals day 3 Young talent shines through in Nassau A lighter 6-12 knot day on Nassau's Montagu Bay brought a fresh set of winners among the 23 competing teams on day three of the SSL Finals, the event determining 2019's 'stars of the sailing world'. by Rachele Vitello Posted 6 Dec 07:54 GMT Officials announced for Tokyo 2020 Olympic Games Officials announced for Tokyo 2020 Olympic Games 60 International Race Officials from 31 nations World Sailing, the world governing body of the sport, is pleased to announce the names of the Race Officials who have been appointed for the Tokyo 2020 Olympic Sailing Competition. by World Sailing Posted 5 Dec 22:56 GMT Brest Atlantiques: Gybing to the finish Brest Atlantiques: Gybing to the finish MACIF and Actual Leader now have less than 1,000 miles separating them from the finish After more than 30 days at sea, MACIF and Actual Leader now have less than 1,000 miles separating them from the finish of Brest Atlantiques. With MACIF just out in front by 50 miles at 3pm today by Sabina Mollart-Rogerson Posted 5 Dec 21:39 GMT National Solo Round Up 2019 National Solo Round Up 2019 Month-by-month account of an eventful and entertaining year It has been another eventful and entertaining year for the National Solo Class, below I have cherry-picked some of the highlights. by Will Loy Posted 5 Dec 16:23 GMT Spindrift 2 stops Jules Verne Trophy attempt Spindrift 2 stops Jules Verne Trophy attempt Yann Guichard explains the reasoning The windward rudder was unable to operate correctly once the boat speed went beyond 35-40 knots, resulting in the black and gold trimaran being unable to stay on course. by Spindrift racing Posted 5 Dec 15:52 GMT Childhood 1 wins IMA Trophy Childhood 1 wins IMA Trophy Childhood 1 crossed the finish line outside Camper & Nicholsons Port Louis Marina Swedish VO65 Childhood 1, skippered by Bouwe Bekking, has taken Line Honours in the 2019 RORC Transatlantic Race. by Louay Habib Posted 5 Dec 15:38 GMT Women in Sailing Strategic Review released Women in Sailing Strategic Review released A report that explores gender balance The World Sailing Trust is pleased to release its Strategic Review into Women in Sailing, a report that explores gender balance and makes a case for change to address disparities within the sport. by World Sailing Posted 5 Dec 13:34 GMT Andres Lage qualifies in Finn Class for Tokyo 2020 Andres Lage qualifies in Finn Class for Tokyo 2020 The Venezuelan has been chasing a dream - to sail at the Olympic Games For much of his life, Andres Lage from Venezuela has been chasing a dream - to sail at the Olympic Games. by Robert Deaves Posted 5 Dec 12:36 GMT The Clipper Race Leg 3 - Race 4, Day 18 The Clipper Race Leg 3 - Race 4, Day 18 Imagine your Korea is in Stealth Mode As ETA's are now in frequent circulation, the competitive side of The Clipper Race remains ever present in the minds of all teams battling in the The Marlow Southern Ocean Sleigh Ride, alongside a safe arrival into Fremantle, Australia. by Clipper Round the World Race Posted 5 Dec 11:57 GMT Sprint 15 Winter TT at Rutland Sprint 15 Winter TT at Rutland Most definitely winter temperatures Sunday 1st December saw the second Sprint 15 Winter 2019/20 TT take place at Rutland. And it was most definitely winter temperatures as the nine competitors rigged up. by Jenny Ball Posted 5 Dec 11:15 GMT Hyundai 49er, 49erFX and Nacra 17 Worlds day 3 Hyundai 49er, 49erFX and Nacra 17 Worlds day 3 Olympic Champions running away with the FX contest The end of the Qualifying Series in any Olympic-class World Championship is always a fraught scramble to make it through to the Gold Fleet Finals. Scrape through to the final 25 and you live to fight another three days. by 49er & Nacra 17 Sailing Posted 5 Dec 10:28 GMT 49er, 49erFX and Nacra 17 Worlds day 3 49er, 49erFX and Nacra 17 Worlds day 3 Gimson and Burnet hold steady at top John Gimson and Anna Burnet hold their Nacra 17 lead on tricky day of light winds in Auckland. Third race win for Ben Saxton and Nikki Boniface but a 16th in final race moves them to sixth. by British Sailing Team Posted 5 Dec 09:42 GMT