2024 Open Skiff Worlds at Lake Garda preview 2024 Open Skiff Worlds at Lake Garda preview 302 sailors from 14 nations set to compete at Circolo Vela Arco After the World Sailing Youth Worlds, Garda Trentino is once again the world reference point for youth sailing, this time for the OpenSkiff class, the single-handed dinghy appreciated by the very young because it is fast and manoeuvrable; in a word, fun. by Elena Giolai Posted 26 Jul 20:37 BST ILCA Thames Valley Grand Prix at Welsh Harp ILCA Thames Valley Grand Prix at Welsh Harp With a shifty south-westerly ranging from very light to marginal planing The latest event on the Sailingfast Thames Valley ILCA Grand Prix circuit was held at Welsh Harp Sailing Club on Saturday July 20th. In a shifty south-westerly ranging from very light to marginal planing, 20 ILCA 7s and 3 ILCA 6s lined up together. by Neil Crosby Posted 26 Jul 19:11 BST 16th Cowes Classics Week overall 16th Cowes Classics Week overall Widely praised as the best so far The 16th Cowes Classics Week - widely praised as the best so far - took place in Cowes on 7th to 12th July. Future dates have just been confirmed as 2nd - 6th June 2025 and provisionally 13th-17th July 2026 to align with Round the Island Race. by David Gower Posted 26 Jul 19:01 BST RS21 selected for the ASEAN Cup RS21 selected for the ASEAN Cup Ideal for multi-location format as six boats can be packed into one shipping container The ASEAN Cup will start the first leg of the competition in Melaka, Malaysia in October, before it moves onto Shenzhen, China in November and then Koh Kong, Cambodia in March 2025. The RS21 is the ideal fit for this multi-location format. by RS Marine Group Posted 26 Jul 17:00 BST .. this is a rollable boat brush from Revolve Tec .. this is a rollable boat brush from Revolve Tec It's light, it floats, it's compact and it keeps your boat clean! .. this is a rollable boat brush from Revolve Tec. It's light, it floats, it's compact and it keeps your boat clean. by Marine Products Direct Posted 26 Jul 16:30 BST Lowrider Moth UK Nationals day 1 Lowrider Moth UK Nationals day 1 The new Ian Ridge Magnum 6 hull looks superb If anyone wanted to see a measure of just how far the Lowrider Moth scene has progressed since those long-ago days of a few restored barn finds, then a visit to the Weymouth and Portland NSA today would certainly have given them food for thought. by Dougal Henshall Posted 26 Jul 16:24 BST Fast-pace predicted for Roschier Baltic Sea Race Fast-pace predicted for Roschier Baltic Sea Race Forecasters are predicting record breaking conditions Just two days before the start of the Roschier Baltic Sea Race weather forecasters are predicting record breaking conditions with big breeze arriving during the 635-mile race. by RORC Press Posted 26 Jul 16:10 BST The making of Chris 'Twiggy' Grube The making of Chris 'Twiggy' Grube The true legend is back for a third time in Team GB colours Back for a third time in Team GB colours, Chris 'Twiggy' Grube is a true legend of the 470 class. After narrowly missing out on a medal at Rio 2016 and Tokyo 2024, Twiggy is back for one more tilt at Paris 2024 as the 470 becomes a mixed class. by British Sailing Team Posted 26 Jul 14:30 BST Olympic Diary: July 27 - Light winds forecast Olympic Diary: July 27 - Light winds forecast The 2024 Olympic Sailing Regatta starts tomorrow, Sunday when the Womens Windsurfer face the starter The 2024 Olympic Sailing Regatta starts tomorrow, Sunday when the Womens Windsurfer face the starter at 1213hrs, for the first of four races to be sailed in their Event, on Day 1. by Richard Gladwell/Sail-World.com/nz Posted 26 Jul 12:39 BST Mega Offers on Paddle Boards and Kayaks Mega Offers on Paddle Boards and Kayaks Last Few Remaining, at CoastWaterSports If you're thinking of taking up paddleboarding this year, getting an extra board, or just upgrading, then grab a board at bargain pricing before they're gone. by CoastWaterSports Posted 26 Jul 12:00 BST Train Accident and Cancer Won't Stop this Sailor Train Accident and Cancer Won't Stop this Sailor Gary Pierce still competing in Chicago's Independence Cup for sailors with disabilities Last year wheel-chair bound Gary Pierce was preparing to compete in Chicago's Independence Cup for sailors with disabilities for his eighth year when he received a call from his doctor. by Mary Ann O'Rourke Posted 26 Jul 11:18 BST RS400 Southern Championships at Parkstone RS400 Southern Championships at Parkstone A biblical deluge drenched everyone except the race officials A talent-packed fleet of 26 RS400s came to Poole for a last chance to get their eye in on the Rooster National Tour before a hotly anticipated National Championships at the Royal Torbay YC (19-23 August). by Chris Eames Posted 26 Jul 11:09 BST Merlin Rockets at Shoreham Merlin Rockets at Shoreham 33 boats turned up for a last chance to race before the Nationals The Craftinsire Silver Tiller open meeting at Shoreham Sailing Club offered the last chance to race before the Nationals, so a strong fleet of 33 boats turned up for a relaxed afternoon start. by Ian Martin Posted 26 Jul 10:06 BST 2024 Noakes Sydney Gold Coast Yacht Race preview 2024 Noakes Sydney Gold Coast Yacht Race preview This year's race promises thrilling competition and exceptional seamanship The Noakes Sydney Gold Coast Yacht Race is set to start on July 27, 2024 at 1300hrs. Hosted by the Cruising Yacht Club of Australia (CYCA), this year's race promises thrilling competition and exceptional seamanship. by Cruising Yacht Club of Australia Posted 26 Jul 10:00 BST 21st International Canoe Worlds day 4 21st International Canoe Worlds day 4 The result of the New York Challenge Cup remains in the balance After another long day of delays the result of the New York Challenge Cup remains in the balance. The match was a tense affair the Germans were fielding a team of light air specialists so the minimal 5-6 knots on the course had them as a slight favourite. by Chris Hampe Posted 26 Jul 09:59 BST Olympic Sailing Events Explained Part 6 Olympic Sailing Events Explained Part 6 Erwan Fischer, Clément Pequin, Odile van Aanholt & Annette Duetz describe the Men's & Women's Skiff The Men's and Women's Skiff events at Paris 2024 will use the 49er and 49er FX classes. France's Erwan Fischer & Clément Pequin and Dutch duo Odile van Aanholt & Annette Duetz give us the low-down on the boats they'll be racing. by World Sailing Posted 26 Jul 09:30 BST Seldén Mast unveils Foldable Mast Climbing Step Seldén Mast unveils Foldable Mast Climbing Step Unfolds easily and has a spring-loaded locking system Seldén Mast is proud to announce the launch of its innovative Foldable Mast Climbing Step. Designed with convenience and safety in mind, this new addition to Seldén's product lineup is set to enhance the way sailors maintain their vessels. by Seldén Mast Posted 26 Jul 09:00 BST Global Talent Converges on Britain's Ocean City Global Talent Converges on Britain's Ocean City Cadet National and World Championships in Plymouth starting this week Britain's Ocean City is proud to host this year's 57th Cadet World Championship, a premier sailing regatta organised by the UK Cadet Class Association. by Lauren Andrew Posted 26 Jul 08:05 BST 57th Governor's Cup Day 3 57th Governor's Cup Day 3 Petersen (USA) and Tapper (AUS) set for the semis The 2021 and 2023 Governor's Cup winner, Jeffrey Petersen (USA), again went undefeated in today's round robin racing to stay on top of the leaderboard with a near-perfect score-line of 18 wins and one loss. by Susan Kenney Posted 26 Jul 05:20 BST West Kirby Star class Classic Boat Challenge West Kirby Star class Classic Boat Challenge Racing in the wooden, clinker-built gaff rig boats with iconic red sails One dark February morning, the president of the West Kirby Star Class Nick Ledingham had an idea to invite visiting teams from local clubs for a day of racing in the wooden, clinker-built gaff rig boats with iconic red sails. by Liz Potter Posted 25 Jul 21:30 BST The Transat CIC After Movie The Transat CIC After Movie The brilliant return of a legendary race For the first time in eight years, the "mother of transatlantic races" returned to the ocean racing calendar. An event dear to the hearts of all sea lovers as The Transat CIC has made history. by The Transat CIC Posted 25 Jul 20:40 BST Roschier Baltic Sea Race - How to follow the race Roschier Baltic Sea Race - How to follow the race 40 boats will take the start just after midday Organised by the Royal Ocean Racing Club with the Offshore Racing Alliance, 40 boats ranging in size from 9.45m to 26.53m will take the start just after midday. by RORC Press Posted 25 Jul 20:19 BST Contenders at Shoreham Contenders at Shoreham A lumpy sea venue, but with a handy harbour to launch into, to save on bow erosion Shoreham Sailing Club is perfectly formed for Contenders, A lumpy sea venue, but one with a handy harbour to launch into, to save on bow erosion. So good in fact, it will be the Venue for the 2025 Nationals, this then would be the pre-event. by Ed Presley Posted 25 Jul 16:20 BST America's Cup: Coaching Corner - Rob Wilson America's Cup: Coaching Corner - Rob Wilson INEOS Britannia have the deep-experience of Rob Wilson, now in his third America's Cup campaign Every team has employed elite-level coaches and for INEOS Britannia, the Challenger of Record, they have the deep-experience of Rob Wilson, now in his third America's Cup campaign with the British team. by Magnus Wheatley, America's Cup Posted 25 Jul 15:47 BST Etchells Regatta at Island SC, Cowes Etchells Regatta at Island SC, Cowes A very well run event despite some tricky wind conditions The Saturday of the event provided a south westerly breeze ranging between approximately 220 to 250 degrees with a strength of 7 to 10 knots. by Shamal Posted 25 Jul 15:34 BST Fireball UK Nationals at Rock overall Fireball UK Nationals at Rock overall Final day North Westerly kicks up some interesting waves against the tide On the final day the North West wind, although not very strong, was kicking up some interesting waves against the tide. by Dave Hall Posted 25 Jul 14:59 BST Lowrider Moth UK Nationals day 0 Lowrider Moth UK Nationals day 0 Racing starts tomorrow As the fleet starts arriving at the Weymouth and Portland National Sailing Academy, those sailors who have yet to enjoy the delights of Weymouth must be wondering what all the fuss is about. by Dougal Henshall Posted 25 Jul 14:50 BST The making of Freya Black The making of Freya Black Discover the British Sailing Team's young gun 49er helm's route to Paris 2024 One of two 22-year-olds on TeamGB's sailing team for Paris 2024, Freya Black is one to watch. This young gun teamed up with Saskia Tidey in the 49er FX class just over two years ago, and is now set to make her Olympic debut in Marseille. by British Sailing Team Posted 25 Jul 14:30 BST Olympic Diary: July 26 - Good breeze to open Olympic Diary: July 26 - Good breeze to open The opening few days of the Paris2024 Sailing Olympics should be sailed in fresh winds The long range weather forecast from Predictwind promises fresh breezes blowing from the west, for the opening stanzas of the Paris2024 Sailing Olympics. The regatta starts with the Mens and Womens Skiffs which will sail their Medal Race on Thursday. by Richard Gladwell/Sail-World.com/nz Posted 25 Jul 13:36 BST Adapting to New Rules and an Unprecedented Cycle Adapting to New Rules and an Unprecedented Cycle The role of Data Technology at Paris 2024 Every Olympic cycle is unique, bringing its own unique obstacles. Who has adapted to the challenges most effectively? That only becomes clear as four-years of hard work and dedication explode in a flurry before our eyes over less than two weeks! by Cyclops Marine Posted 25 Jul 12:00 BST Summer Regatta at Snettisham Beach preview Summer Regatta at Snettisham Beach preview A superb sailing location on the North Norfolk coastline awaits you this August The picturesque coastal venue of Snettisham Beach Sailing Club located on the North Norfolk coastline is holding their popular Summer Regatta over the August Bank Holiday weekend 24-26 Aug 24. by Kev O'Brien Posted 25 Jul 11:26 BST World Drowning Prevention Day World Drowning Prevention Day Read how the RNLI saved a teenager from a near death experience Today (Thursday 25 July 2024) marks World Drowning Prevention Day and the RNLI is reminding everyone heading to the coast to visit a lifeguarded beach and swim between the red and yellow flags. by Becky Cheers Posted 25 Jul 10:01 BST Olympic Sailing Events Explained Part 5 Olympic Sailing Events Explained Part 5 The iQFoil is the new Olympic windsurfing class for men and women The iQFoil is the new Olympic windsurfing class. Israel's Sharon Kantor and The Netherlands' Luuc van Opzeeland tell us all about the successor to the RS:X. by World Sailing Posted 25 Jul 09:30 BST RS100 Rooster National Tour at Bala RS100 Rooster National Tour at Bala Zephyrus causing trouble here and there The forecast for Saturday was looking a bit dodgy, with a range of 4 to 0 knots. Zephyrus was the Greek God of the West wind. Would he turn up or would he hide in the hills? It left a difficult sail size choice for Pippa Evans. by David Smart Posted 25 Jul 09:15 BST Allen Hardware Powers Elite Athletes in France Allen Hardware Powers Elite Athletes in France In the 49erFX, 49er, ILCA 7, Nacra 17, and Formula Kite classes We're proud to support a selection of athletes from different nations, all of whom are competing in France at the pinnacle of dinghy and kitesurfing competition. by Allen Posted 25 Jul 08:00 BST 57th Governor's Cup Day 2 57th Governor's Cup Day 2 Callahan (USA): The comeback kid After going 1-5 on Day 1 (Tuesday), Justin Callahan (USA) went 6-1 on Wednesday for an overall score of 7-6 moving him into semi-final contention. by Susan Kenney Posted 25 Jul 05:13 BST 21st International Canoe Worlds day 3 21st International Canoe Worlds day 3 Even the party-goers of the fleet had to take an early night Racing was brought forward for the International Canoes at Travemünder Woche; with a first warning signal scheduled for 09:30 even the party-goers of the fleet took an early night. The forecast was for a north westerly that would be strong. by Chris Hampe Posted 24 Jul 20:55 BST GWA Wingfoil World Cup Fuerteventura day 3 GWA Wingfoil World Cup Fuerteventura day 3 Unstoppable Nia Suardiaz reigns supreme in three wingfoil disciplines There was drama in each heat on the final day of the Surf-Freestyle in Fuerteventura as one rider after another kept dropping sick tricks, each higher and more precise than the next. by GWA Media Posted 24 Jul 19:10 BST Gill Flying Fifteen Inland Championship at Grafham Gill Flying Fifteen Inland Championship at Grafham A helpful spacer mark is always to be laid to leeward of the windward mark 2024 is a worlds qualifying year for the Flying 15 class and not surprisingly, a large and high quality fleet of 40 boats turned up at Grafham to find the sun shining and some wind blowing. by Simon Kneller Posted 24 Jul 15:28 BST Olympic Diary: July 25, 2024 - First impressions Olympic Diary: July 25, 2024 - First impressions The weather and sailing conditions in Marseille look to be brilliant We are three days out from the start of competition in the 2024 Olympic Sailing Regatta in Marseille, and are starting Sail-World's 2024 Sailing Olympic coverage. by Richard Gladwell/Sail-World.com/nz Posted 24 Jul 15:24 BST The making of Micky Beckett The making of Micky Beckett From learning to sail in a homemade boat in Pembrokeshire to becoming one of the world's best From learning to sail in a homemade boat in Pembrokeshire to becoming one of the world's best Olympic class sailors, hear the incredible story of how ILCA 7 sailor Micky Beckett earned his spot with TeamGB for Paris 2024. by British Sailing Team Posted 24 Jul 14:30 BST IKA events update September-December 2024 IKA events update September-December 2024 The KiteFoil World Series will kick off in Traunsee, Austria Although all eyes are currently set at the Olympic Games where kiteboarding is making its first Games appearance 4-9 August 2024 in Marseille, it is worth to take a look at the competitions in the second half of the year! by International Kiteboarding Association Posted 24 Jul 13:29 BST RS300 Rooster National Tour at Beaver RS300 Rooster National Tour at Beaver Multiple moments of heroism and novelty At the 2023 nationals, there were two boats vying for victory in a generally light, shifty and very warm event. 2024's Rooster National Tour event at Beaver SC had plenty of similarities. by Pete Mackin Posted 24 Jul 12:57 BST 2000 class Millennium Series at Chichester 2000 class Millennium Series at Chichester The weed added an extra layer of task management and tactical decision-making Round 4 of the West Country Boat Repairs Millenium series was held at Chichester YC, a venue that has become a firm favourite with the 2K class. 19 boats entered the event despite the previous week's very vague forecast of wind anywhere from 7 - 20 knots. by Gemma Burridge Posted 24 Jul 10:54 BST Tiwal's 10th anniversary regatta highlights Tiwal's 10th anniversary regatta highlights The go-anywhere inflatable sailboat's 10th anniversary regatta The Tiwal Cup returned on 18th May 2024. This year's regatta was extra special for the small sailboat as it was the Cup's 10th edition! by Marie Duval Posted 24 Jul 09:30 BST Olympic Sailing Events Explained Part 4 Olympic Sailing Events Explained Part 4 The foiling Nacra 17 is the Mixed Multihull at Paris 2024 The Italian team and defending Olympic champions, Ruggero Tita and Caterina Banti, run us through the foiling Nacra 17, which is the Mixed Multihull at Paris 2024. by World Sailing Posted 24 Jul 09:30 BST OK UK National Championships at Brixham overall OK UK National Championships at Brixham overall Yellow Suit awarded for many mishaps and foolishness 39 OKs from around the country (and from Sweden) gathered at Brixham YC on the 18th July for the National Championship sponsored by Pro-set Resins. With two recent OK World champions in the fleet it was setting up to be a classic contest. by Karen Robertson Posted 24 Jul 09:28 BST 57th Governor's Cup Day 1 57th Governor's Cup Day 1 Last year's finalists, Petersen (USA) and Tapper (Aus), shine With all four semi-finalists from last year back in town, it should come as no surprise that two of them — last year's winner Jeffery Petersen (USA), and runner-up Cole Tapper (AUS) — are currently tied for the lead on six wins (and no losses) each. by Susan Kenney Posted 24 Jul 09:16 BST