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Simply enter the code GORE20 at checkout. by Henri-Lloyd Posted 7 Dec 19:13 GMT What attracted Copham to La Transat Paprec 2023 What attracted Copham to La Transat Paprec 2023 The first British sailor to announce his campaign For his first ever edition of the race, he has joined forces with Voiles des Anges, an association that offers a support network for families who have prematurely lost children, predominantly through stillbirths. by OC Sport Pen Duick Posted 7 Dec 17:32 GMT Strong line-up for second IMA Maxi Europeans Strong line-up for second IMA Maxi Europeans Taking place again as part of Tre Golfi Sailing Week 2023 The second edition of the International Maxi Association's Maxi European Championship is to take place again as part of Tre Golfi Sailing Week, out of Sorrento's Marina Piccola. by James Boyd / International Maxi Association Posted 7 Dec 16:45 GMT World Match Racing Tour Final skippers confirmed World Match Racing Tour Final skippers confirmed Ten teams set to battle it out on Sydney Harbour The line-up for the World Match Racing Tour Final 2022 has been confirmed, with 10 teams invited for the inaugural Tour event to be sailed on Sydney Harbour. by CYCA Posted 7 Dec 09:29 GMT Flower blooms at the Flyer Flower blooms at the Flyer The second event of the Seldén SailJuice Winter Series Ben Flower hiked his ILCA 7 singlehander to victory at the Datchet Flyer, the the second event in this season's Seldén SailJuice Winter Series. by Andy Rice Posted 6 Dec 20:16 GMT Marine Resources latest jobs Marine Resources latest jobs The latest marine opportunities Take the next step on your career journey with one of our incredible opportunities from across the marine sector. Whether you're joining us at entry level or late in your career, our latest job roles cater to all abilities and backgrounds. by Marine Resources Posted 6 Dec 16:24 GMT Deben Cherub fleet re-start racing Deben Cherub fleet re-start racing Pretty pocket cruisers congregate for the first time in 70 years On the 13th of November, following the local Remembrance Sunday Service, crews headed down to Everson's, these days known as Woodbridge Boatyard, to race a fleet of Deben Cherubs for the first time in 70 years. by Matt Lis Posted 6 Dec 15:25 GMT 2023 ORC Double Handed Europeans open for entries 2023 ORC Double Handed Europeans open for entries To be sailed from the beautiful town of Helsingør in June The Helsingør Sailing Club is pleased to announce that the registration and entry process for the 2023 ORC DH European Championship is now open. by Offshore Racing Congress Posted 6 Dec 12:34 GMT UK 29er Allen Grand Prix Series 2022/23 Round 4 UK 29er Allen Grand Prix Series 2022/23 Round 4 The Christmas Party one The time for the Northern GP had arrived with a lovely late morning start, Christmas tunes were playing and a surprisingly windy looking puddle awaited. Would Rutland deliver the goods? by Kuba Staite Posted 6 Dec 10:24 GMT South West Water Pursuit Race at Salcombe South West Water Pursuit Race at Salcombe Nine boats brave the cold and windy conditions Saturday saw 9 boats brave the cold and windy conditions for the annual South West Water Pursuit Race. First off would be the Solos followed by the Yawl a minute later, then the Laser two minutes after that, and finally the RS400 some 12 minutes after. by John Burn Posted 6 Dec 09:18 GMT Bristol Brew and Loughborough Lemming Team Racing Bristol Brew and Loughborough Lemming Team Racing Cambridge 1 and Tartan Titans come away with the wins Traditionally, the first weekend in December is the last for University Team Racing before the Christmas Break, and just as well, given the way the temperature dropped. by Nigel Vick Posted 6 Dec 06:56 GMT SoloInteractive Issue 11 Out Now SoloInteractive Issue 11 Out Now The latest developments, trends, reports, action photos and video links The 11th edition of the online SoloInteractive magazine has just been published and is viewable to the public. While the NSCA has a strong membership base, we are always keen to spread the many virtues of Jack Holt's 12' 5" single handed racing machine. by Will Loy Posted 6 Dec 06:29 GMT Rope4Boats to sponsor the RS400 Southern Tour Rope4Boats to sponsor the RS400 Southern Tour Seven events announced for 2023 The RS Class Association are delighted to announce that Rope4Boats will be the title sponsor of the popular Rope4Boats RS400 Southern Tour 2023. by Sally Campbell Posted 6 Dec 06:15 GMT 2022 SOLAS Big Boat Challenge 2022 SOLAS Big Boat Challenge Wins for Andoo Comanche and Willow The John Winning Jr-skippered maxi yacht, Andoo Comanche, produced a masterclass of high-speed sailing to win Line Honours in the SOLAS Big Boat Challenge on Sydney Harbour today. by Rupert Guinness Posted 6 Dec 06:00 GMT Project Landspeed: World record mark within reach Project Landspeed: World record mark within reach Horonuku has hit over 200km/h on Lake Gairdner in just a 20kt breeze - onboard video After what has seemed like endless weather delays over the past couple of months, finally Horonuku got to stretch its legs on a dry Lake Gairdner with breeze that is edging closer into the required zone for world record attempts. by Emirates Team NZ Posted 5 Dec 23:20 GMT WASZP UK prepares for a big year in 2023 WASZP UK prepares for a big year in 2023 Central part of the season comprises a newly-devised 4 Nations Cup The WASZP UK class is set for another big season in 2023, continuing the growth of the country's most active foiling class. For the past two years, the national championships have seen over 55 boats from every corner of the UK. by Martin Evans Posted 5 Dec 22:10 GMT GBR Worlds Cadet Team pre-worlds training GBR Worlds Cadet Team pre-worlds training Now heading for Melbourne, Australia When back in May 2022 the GBR Cadet Team was first selected for the 2022 Worlds in Melbourne we were starring at spiralling container costs, out of control fuel prices, and global supply chain issues which would threaten the boats even arriving on time. by Neil Collingridge Posted 5 Dec 20:13 GMT World Sailing confirms Olympic class regatta dates World Sailing confirms Olympic class regatta dates Competition dates for 2023 and 2024 confirmed World Sailing and four of the leading Olympic class regattas have confirmed competition dates for 2023 and 2024 and announced a commitment for greater collaboration across the sport with the ambition of delivering benefits for event organisers. by World Sailing Posted 5 Dec 19:58 GMT Christmas gift inspiration Christmas gift inspiration Christmas gift ideas for the sailors in your life With Christmas just a few weeks away, here are some of our favourite gift ideas for the sailor in your life, from stocking fillers to blow-the-budget. by Sarah Heron Posted 5 Dec 16:29 GMT Kiel Week under World Cup banner again from 2023 Kiel Week under World Cup banner again from 2023 World Sailing extends partnership with Olympic Regattas In future, the regatta organisers and World Sailing want to coordinate dates and general conditions such as training opportunities to make it easier for the world's best athletes to take part in the entire series. by Kiel Week Posted 5 Dec 14:31 GMT TOR and Archwey partner to tackle marine plastic TOR and Archwey partner to tackle marine plastic Inspiring action to combat plastic pollution in the seas The Ocean Race, the world's toughest test of a team in sport, and sustainable materials specialist Archwey, are today announcing a new partnership to inspire action to combat plastic pollution in the seas. by The Ocean Race Posted 5 Dec 13:42 GMT Do you know your rig limits? Do you know your rig limits? Avoid rig failure and sail safely & efficiently with new smart device Avoid rig failure and sail safely & efficiently with new smart device. by Cyclops Marine Posted 5 Dec 12:07 GMT Medway RC Laser Club Winter Series Day 1 Medway RC Laser Club Winter Series Day 1 Nine boats arrive for the first of 17 dates in the series The 2022/23 winter Series has a 17 race programme taking us through December and ending in March 2023. Nine boats arrived at the start area to a NNE 10-15 knots. A windward triangle/sausage course was set. by Jamie Blair Posted 5 Dec 11:25 GMT A superb 2022 for Derbyshire Youth Sailors A superb 2022 for Derbyshire Youth Sailors Eleven great days of racing for the series, and several other events What a year 2022 has been for our Derbyshire Youth. Eleven great days of racing for the 2022 series, Double Handed Team racing at Draycote, the NSSA Regatta at Grafham and the Single Handed team racing at Burton. by Joanne Hill Posted 5 Dec 11:13 GMT Blithfield Barrel 2022/23 Round 2 this Sunday Blithfield Barrel 2022/23 Round 2 this Sunday Time to take a brave pill and check your rudder fixings Time to take a brave pill, check your rudder fixings, and head to Blithfield for Round 2 of the Hartley Boats sponsored Barrel on the 11th December. Two handicap races at midday and 2pm. by Peter Slater Posted 5 Dec 10:50 GMT Go behind the scenes at the America's Cup Go behind the scenes at the America's Cup With the latest episode of the World Sailing Show The latest episode of the World Sailing show goes behind the scenes to look at the first weeks of testing ahead of the 2024 America's Cup in Barcelona. Luna Rossa Prada Pirelli's LEQ12 test boat is currently in Cagliari. by The World Sailing Show Posted 5 Dec 09:56 GMT Port Dinorwic Christmas Regatta Port Dinorwic Christmas Regatta A huge thank you to all the volunteers! Sadie and Arfon Pierce, Kathryn Loveridge and Jane Hodgson will probably never appear on these pages as winning any sailing races but they managed to keep the grateful 45 competitors and support staff fed and watered at the Christmas Regatta. by Ken Newing Posted 5 Dec 06:49 GMT 2022 Bartley Beast Round 2 2022 Bartley Beast Round 2 "The Beast gets Angry" Bartley SC was once again pleased to welcome visiting sailors on Saturday 3rd December to round 2 of the 2022 Bartley Beast. by Mark Reddington Posted 5 Dec 06:34 GMT Moth Worlds at Buenos Aires, Argentina overall Moth Worlds at Buenos Aires, Argentina overall British's Dylan Fletcher Scott wins the title The Moth 2022 World Championship, organized by the Yacht Club Argentino at its headquarters in Dársena Norte, came to an end on Sunday. It was a challenging event and conditions weren't always easy, but we managed to have thirteen fair races. by Moth Worlds Argentina 2022 Posted 5 Dec 06:20 GMT Streaming to Hobart with LawConnect Streaming to Hobart with LawConnect Christian Beck's supermaxi has already claimed first place in 2022 Hobart race... Christian Beck's supermaxi, LawConnect, has already claimed first place in the 2022 Sydney to Hobart race. And for that matter, every race hereafter. No. No. No. We're not talking Line Honours, which is the prime directive of the campaign. by John Curnow, Editor, Sail World AUS Posted 4 Dec 21:00 GMT NSW 18ft Skiff Championship Race 2 NSW 18ft Skiff Championship Race 2 Andoo team extended its lead in the series The Andoo team of John Winning Jr., Seve Jarvin and Sam Newton extended its lead in the NSW 18ft Skiff Championship with another top class exhibition in the North East wind conditions which prevailed for Race 2 of the series on Sydney Harbour today. by Frank Quealey Posted 4 Dec 08:16 GMT Moth Worlds at Buenos Aires, Argentina day 5 Moth Worlds at Buenos Aires, Argentina day 5 Four more races held on the Rio de la Plata On the penultimate day of racing at the Moth World Championship the wind again delivered on a typical spring day on the Rio de la Plata and four more races were completed. by Moth Worlds Argentina 2022 Posted 4 Dec 05:52 GMT Small Boats, Big Talent Return to St. Maarten Small Boats, Big Talent Return to St. Maarten Pamala Baldwin offers places on her J122 for young and rising talent On the water there's everything from Maxis with their professional crews, through to thrill-seeking catamarans, and the sportsboat classes, with skippers and crews ranging from Olympic sailors, world-class tacticians and navigators to newcomers. by St. Maarten Heineken Regatta Posted 4 Dec 00:13 GMT Survey looks at how to support women in sailing Survey looks at how to support women in sailing Seeking to understand participation and boat ownership in Ireland Irish Sailing and the Irish Cruiser Racing Association would like to find out more about women's sailing participation and boat ownership. by Irish Sailing Team Posted 3 Dec 23:15 GMT Nearly 200 expected for next Transat Jacques Vabre Nearly 200 expected for next Transat Jacques Vabre Almost 100 duos across the three open classes have already entered The Transat Jacques Vabre Normandie Le Havre will celebrate its 30th anniversary in Le Havre before the two-handed Tranatlantic race heads to Martinique, where the finish of the race known as the Route du Café will be hosted for the second time in a row. by TJV Media Posted 3 Dec 17:25 GMT London and South East Topper Traveller Series London and South East Topper Traveller Series Who won this year, out of 200 sailors? London and South East season has now come to a close with the final event at Papercourt. Its been the biggest year ever with fourteen traveller events from February to November, and with 157 5.3 sailors and 43 4.2 sailors attending various events. by Oli Yates Posted 3 Dec 16:46 GMT Blackwater SC are finalists for Club of the Year Blackwater SC are finalists for Club of the Year You can vote now, ahead of the final at the Dinghy Show in February Blackwater Sailing Club is proud and honoured to have been chosen as the RYA East region finalist for the prestigious Royal Yachting Association and Sailing Today with Yachts & Yachting Magazine 2023 club of the year award. by Nigel Butler Posted 3 Dec 15:07 GMT Yorkshire Dales Brass Monkey preview Yorkshire Dales Brass Monkey preview Amazing Yorkshire value: low entry fee includes lunch and snacks The Selden Sailjuice Winter Series is now well under way and the next event is the always popular Brass Monkey on Tuesday 27th December at Yorkshire Dales SC. by Philip Whitehead Posted 3 Dec 13:43 GMT Entry is open for the ASF sailing scholarship Entry is open for the ASF sailing scholarship Performance Academy Sailing Scholarship from Andrew Simpson Foundation The Performance Academy Sailing Scholarship (PASS) is a unique opportunity for the Andrew Simpson Foundation (ASF) to provide pathway sailors subsidised additional training and support through the Performance Academy programmes. by Andrew Simpson Foundation Posted 3 Dec 12:30 GMT Moth Worlds at Buenos Aires, Argentina day 4 Moth Worlds at Buenos Aires, Argentina day 4 Four races held on the Rio de la Plata After no racing on the third day, the Rio de la Plata delivered and four successful races were held on the fourth day. The first and second races were held in winds from the ESE, close to 9 knots. by Moth Worlds Argentina 2022 Posted 3 Dec 07:00 GMT Rooster partners with the Final Straw foundation Rooster partners with the Final Straw foundation To launch their Clean Christmas campagin This campaign aims to tackle the classic Christmas giveaways differently this year, in favour to reduce waste and environmental impact. There are two ways in which Rooster are offering people to get involved. by Kate Morrison Posted 2 Dec 18:00 GMT Iconic GJW Direct Bloody Mary Pursuit Race is back Iconic GJW Direct Bloody Mary Pursuit Race is back Are you brave enough? Following a two-year break thanks to the Covid-19 pandemic, the Bloody Mary, the 6th leg of the SailJuice Winter Series, will take place on 7 January 2023 at QMSC in Ashford, Middlesex. by Katie Osborne Posted 2 Dec 16:12 GMT Typhoon continue 29er UK sponsorship in 2023 Typhoon continue 29er UK sponsorship in 2023 Official Technical Clothing Class Sponsor for the third consecutive year Typhoon International has confirmed that it will be continuing its sponsorship of the 29er UK Class Association in 2023. by Typhoon International Posted 2 Dec 11:53 GMT Evolution of the IRC code zero Evolution of the IRC code zero A conversation with North Sails In our previous article we spoke with Ronan Grealish from North Sails on the topic of reaching sail configurations for double-handed racing. Now we continue the conversation to take a closer look at the design philosophy and evolution of the code zero. by Calanach Finlayson Posted 2 Dec 09:00 GMT Angel of the North and Swansea Spartan team racing Angel of the North and Swansea Spartan team racing Manchester victorious at Derwent, Swansea win at home The Angel of the North at Derwent Reservoir saw sailable wind all weekend, albeit shifty, which made it tough for the race committee. There were 24 team entries, comprising 13 teams from the North of England, ten Scottish teams, and a Derwent Youth Team. by Nigel Vick Posted 1 Dec 20:42 GMT 150 days until La Transat Paprec race start 150 days until La Transat Paprec race start The first ever transatlantic race for mixed male/female double-handed crews On 30 April 2023 - in just 150 days - La Transat Paprec will officially kick off from Concarneau in Brittany, France, setting sail for Saint-Barthélemy, the 'pearl of the Caribbean'. by OC Sport Pen Duick Posted 1 Dec 19:32 GMT New Rooster Aquafleece® robe New Rooster Aquafleece® robe The first watersports robe with a removable lining The first watersports robe with a removable lining - for easy cleaning/drying. Oversized,warm and versatile jacket with removable quick drying teddy fleece lining - the perfect jacket for warming up after a sports activity. by Rooster Posted 1 Dec 19:23 GMT HP30 Class 2023 Programme HP30 Class 2023 Programme The racing looks set to continue to be exciting and demanding The 2023 season will be the seventh season for the HP30 class and with a dozen boats entered, the racing looks set to continue to be exciting and demanding. by Joe Hall Posted 1 Dec 19:13 GMT