Vikings on the ascent Vikings on the ascent M32 European Series Sanremo warm-up day 2 Once again Sanremo defied the forecasters for day two of the warm-up event for the 2019 M32 European Series. While zero wind was predicted, a southwesterly filled in, perfectly timed for today's guest racing and had built to 9-10 knots for the start. by M32 Series Posted 23 Mar 18:45 GMT New Season, New Buoyancy Aid? New Season, New Buoyancy Aid? Reduced prices on Magic Marine, Gill, Crewsaver and Spinlock Magic Marine Racing Buoyancy Aid Side Zip was £89.99 now £72. Gill Pro Buoyancy Aid was £65 now £58.50. Crewsaver Response 50N Buoyancy Aid was £35 now £31.50. 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Compulsory maneuvers and course obstacles challenged the sailors' boat handling and tactical ability in a fun and entertaining way. by Nevin Sayre Posted 21 Mar 23:47 GMT The Ocean Race enters new era The Ocean Race enters new era New brand identity revealed The Ocean Race revealed its new brand identity and confirmed two team entries during an online launch event hosted in Alicante, Spain. by The Ocean Race Posted 21 Mar 20:10 GMT Golden Globe Race day 263 Golden Globe Race day 263 Istvan Kopar secures fourth place American Hungarian solo yachtsman Istvan Kopar finally reached the finish line off Les Sables d'Olonne, France at 13:58 UTC today to take 4th place in the 2018 Golden Globe Race. by Barry Pickthall, Golden Globe Race Posted 21 Mar 20:07 GMT 18 IMOCAS to compete in the Bermuda 1000 Race 18 IMOCAS to compete in the Bermuda 1000 Race Time to clock up the miles in the IMOCA Globe Series The first event on the IMOCA Globe Series calendar for 2019, the Bermuda 1000 Race, will set sail from Douarnenez (Brittany) at 1300 hrs local time on Wednesday 8th May. On the programme, a 2000-mile solo race course finishing in Brest by IMOCA Globe Series Posted 21 Mar 19:25 GMT St Barths Bucket Regatta preview St Barths Bucket Regatta preview Superyachts ready to race in this 'must do' regatta The St Barths Bucket is a ‘must do' regatta for more than its tropical location. This annual event is considered one of the most Corinthian events of the superyacht circuit, mixing great sailing with a casual vibe that is enjoyed by owners, their guests by North Sails Posted 21 Mar 17:00 GMT World No. 1 among latest entries to Argo Gold Cup World No. 1 among latest entries to Argo Gold Cup Two of the top women's match racers to square off against top males The addition of four of the world's top match racers, including Women's World No. 1 Pauline Courtois of France, makes the field for the 2019 Argo Group Gold Cup one of the most diverse and cements its status as the preeminent match race regatta. by Royal Bermuda Yacht Club Posted 21 Mar 15:12 GMT Enjoyment is key factor in making children active Enjoyment is key factor in making children active Children who are active and enjoy it are happier and more resilient Survey of over 130,000 children and young people reveals that enjoyment above all is the strongest driver of children and young people's activity levels – simply understanding the health benefits of being active isn't enough. by Jo Sayer Posted 21 Mar 14:15 GMT Individualistic choice of OK Dinghy Equipment Individualistic choice of OK Dinghy Equipment One of the overriding concepts from the man who created the class One of the key factors behind the astonishing worldwide growth and development of the OK Dinghy over the past 62 years was the intent that boats could be built by anyone, anywhere. by Robert Deaves Posted 21 Mar 13:54 GMT M32 European Series: GAC Pindar to be pace setter M32 European Series: GAC Pindar to be pace setter Five teams are set to battle it out at the warm-up event The form boat is expected to be Ian Williams and his GAC Pindar team. The British six time Match Racing World Champion is at the top of his game in the M32 at present. by M32 Series Posted 21 Mar 13:53 GMT Entries start to roll in for Cowes Classics Week Entries start to roll in for Cowes Classics Week Plus 8 Metre World Championships being held the week before A pretty little 1927 one off yacht is one of the first entries for the 12th Cowes Classics Week. Chough, owned by Alex Kathrin Vowinckel, typifies the spirit of the event which is hotly contested on the race course. by Cowes Classics Week Posted 21 Mar 12:53 GMT Marine Resources job updates Marine Resources job updates The latest jobs in the marine industry Marine Resources specialises in filling job vacancies within the Leisure Marine Industry. 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Then, over 50 boats are registered to race in the 46th St. Thomas International Regatta (STIR) by Carol Bareuther Posted 21 Mar 10:54 GMT Rush of entries for Hamilton Island Race Week 2019 Rush of entries for Hamilton Island Race Week 2019 Entries have been open for little more than a month If early indications are anything to go by, Hamilton Island Race Week 2019 could already be on course for a record fleet when it is staged on the beautiful, island-laced tropical waters of the Whitsunday Passage from August 17-24. by Rob Mundle Posted 21 Mar 09:43 GMT Clipper 2019-20 Race skippers revealed Clipper 2019-20 Race skippers revealed Racing a Clipper 70 around the world is not a job for the faint hearted Racing a Clipper 70 around the world is not a job for the faint hearted. 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This is the traditional opening of the season of the Cadet sailing competition in the Netherlands. And you are invited! by Dutch Cadet Class Association Posted 20 Mar 18:19 GMT Great North Asymmetric Challenge 2019 preview Great North Asymmetric Challenge 2019 preview Taking place at Bassenthwaite SC on 13-14 April This year's Great North Asymmetric Challenge (GNAC) at Bassenthwaite Sailing Club will be held on 13 – 14 April 2019. by Mik Chappell Posted 20 Mar 15:31 GMT Six RS21s line up at the San Diego NOOD Regatta Six RS21s line up at the San Diego NOOD Regatta The six RS21s, now named the '6 pack', battled it out Sail22 unloaded the six boats from a 40ft container and set to work rigging the charter fleet. On Thursday afternoon, six teams arrived and received a briefing on the new one design fleet before beginning a training session on the water. by Vikki Payne, RS Sailing Posted 20 Mar 14:00 GMT Noble Marine Laser Spring Qualifier at Stokes Bay Noble Marine Laser Spring Qualifier at Stokes Bay A very good turnout of 40 standard rigs and 66 radials A very good turnout of 40 Laser Standards turned up at Stokes Bay SC for the second instalment of the 2019 Noble Marine World and European Qualifiers. by Sam Whaley & Ben Elvin Posted 20 Mar 13:55 GMT The Moorings celebrates 50th anniversary The Moorings celebrates 50th anniversary With special events in top destinations Yacht charter company, The Moorings, is turning 50 years old in 2019 and is planning to celebrate the momentous occasion by hosting two 50th anniversary rendezvous events in Croatia and the British Virgin Islands. by Zak Hillard Posted 20 Mar 12:00 GMT New women's class in the Copa del Rey MAPFRE New women's class in the Copa del Rey MAPFRE For the very first time in history the Copa del Rey MAPFRE will have an all-female winning team Following the recent announcement of the new classification system, a new Women's Class will also be added to the 38th edition, with the aim of reinforcing female participation in the sport of sailing by Alejandro Varela Posted 20 Mar 11:38 GMT