Scott vows to rally for Tokyo after Finn Gold Cup Scott vows to rally for Tokyo after Finn Gold Cup Wetherell bows out on a high Giles Scott says he will "regroup" for the upcoming Olympic Games after a "disappointing" ninth-place finish at the Finn world championships. by British Sailing Team Posted 12 May 21:29 BST Rolex Capri Sailing Week day 2 Rolex Capri Sailing Week day 2 Magnificent weather conditions for the second day of racing in the Maxi Yacht Capri Trophy Magnificent weather conditions graced the waters of Capri for the second day of racing in the Maxi Yacht Capri Trophy. by Rolex Capri Sailing Week Posted 12 May 21:07 BST Entry limit increased to 130 for RS200 Nationals Entry limit increased to 130 for RS200 Nationals Sailors on the waiting list are now being invited to pay for their entry The RS Class Association and Exe Sailing Club are delighted to announce that the entry limit for the sell-out Noble Marine West Country Boat Repairs RS200 Nationals has been increased to a massive 130 boats. by Sally Campbell Posted 12 May 20:35 BST Extraordinary tales of extraordinary people Extraordinary tales of extraordinary people All-round incredible people who never gave up their drive to achieve the uncommon Many of us look up to the extraordinary feats of professional sailors racing at the Vendée Globe. We admire them, we look up to them, we can't say we can always relate to them, but part of us sailors would like to feel the same emotions they live through. by Global Solo Challenge Posted 12 May 15:52 BST Grafham Water Sailing Club partners Paul Sanwell Grafham Water Sailing Club partners Paul Sanwell The award-winning Cambridge photographer Award-winning sports photographer Paul Sanwell and Grafham Water Sailing Club have partnered together to help the club set new standards in the capture of high-speed action sailing photographs. by Peter Gee Posted 12 May 15:22 BST Henri-Lloyd Sailing Kit Guide Henri-Lloyd Sailing Kit Guide Get ready for the season ahead... From the beautiful landscape surrounding the Isle of Wight to the crystal blue waters of Mallorca, the right sailing kit means you can take on any destination, climate or weather front. by Henri-Lloyd Posted 12 May 14:30 BST The Ocean Race and TIME join forces The Ocean Race and TIME join forces The collaboration will raise awareness of the threats to the ocean The Ocean Race, the world's toughest test of a team in sport, and the global media brand TIME, are launching a new partnership to help inspire change for the ocean. by The Ocean Race Posted 12 May 12:38 BST Staunton Harold 2000 & RS200 Open Staunton Harold 2000 & RS200 Open A thoroughly enjoyable day on the water On the day early heavy rain eased to show almost perfect sailing conditions. Race officer Alan Bennett set good windward leeward courses and provided a rapid turn around of races. by Ann Nugent Posted 12 May 12:28 BST Typhoon International's new lifejackets for kids Typhoon International's new lifejackets for kids The two vests are ideal for family cruising and every type of activity on and around the water Leading technical clothing and accessories manufacturer Typhoon International has created two new children's lifejackets, the Bouley Vest, for infants to three years old, and the Filey Vest for children to 12 years old. by Marina Johnson Posted 12 May 10:46 BST Persico 69F Cup put on a show in Malcesine Persico 69F Cup put on a show in Malcesine Fourteen crews battled it out over two long weekends of regattas Fourteen crews battled it out over two long weekends of regattas, World Champions and Olympic sailors like Paul Goodson, Umberto Molineris and Lorenzo Bressani reinforced the flying teams on the waters of Lake Garda. by 69F Sailing Posted 12 May 10:35 BST Zhik introduces new UVActive shirts Zhik introduces new UVActive shirts The UVActive fabric blocks out 99.5% of UVA and UVB even when the tops are wet The importance of protecting your skin from harmful UV, even in cloudy conditions, is well understood in the southern hemisphere yet less so in the northern hemisphere. by Zhik Posted 12 May 07:00 BST After a year's break, maxi racing resumes in Capri After a year's break, maxi racing resumes in Capri The opening part of the larger Rolex Capri Sailing Week Following a very sparse season in 2020, inshore maxi yacht racing fired up in anger again today in Capri, Italy, with the start of the Maxi Yacht Capri Trophy, part of Rolex Capri Sailing Week, running from today to May 14. by International Maxi Association Posted 12 May 00:50 BST Finn Gold Cup Day 4: Maloney & Junior run the show Finn Gold Cup Day 4: Maloney & Junior run the show New Zealand's Andy Maloney has extended his lead in Porto New Zealand's Andy Maloney has extended his lead at the 2021 Finn Gold Cup in Porto, Portugal, to take a five-point lead into the final day on Wednesday, with three races possible. by Robert Deaves Posted 11 May 21:31 BST Rolex Capri Sailing Week day 1 Rolex Capri Sailing Week day 1 Blue Oyster wins the only completed race of the day The first day of racing in the Rolex Capri Sailing Week saw the Race Committee wait for the breeze to stabilise before starting the first race of the event. by Rolex Capri Sailing Week Posted 11 May 21:22 BST Weather Preview for the La Transat en Double Weather Preview for the La Transat en Double The Figaro 3s patiently await the passing of the latest in a string of powerful depressions While the crews of the Figaro 3s patiently await the passing of the latest in a string of powerful depressions, they will have their minds focussed ahead on what looks to be a difficult start to the transatlantic race. by Tom Harrison, TH Meteorology Posted 11 May 21:09 BST Ovington Rutland Midland Laser/ILCA Grand Prix Ovington Rutland Midland Laser/ILCA Grand Prix Youth stamps dominance on the racing Len Sumner's able race team made full use of the 'Main Pond' race area at Rutland Water on 9th May. The large triangle sausage course was set up just south of the dam. It made for fabulous racing conditions and exciting racing. by Richard Mason Posted 11 May 20:50 BST Barton Marine May Update Barton Marine May Update Yachts in the UK, EU and USA are now back in the water after a long lonely winter Barton's May Newsline hits the press at this incredibly busy time of year as yachts in the UK, EU and USA are now back in the water after a long lonely winter. by Barton Marine Posted 11 May 18:00 BST Hayling Island SC host HRH The Princess Royal Hayling Island SC host HRH The Princess Royal As part of our club's Centenary celebrations On Monday The Princess Royal, RYA President, made a commemorative visit to Hayling Island Sailing Club as part of our Centenary celebrations. by Nikki Eaves, HISC Posted 11 May 16:59 BST Sevenstar sponsor RORC Round Britain & Ireland Sevenstar sponsor RORC Round Britain & Ireland Their fifth consecutive title sponsorship of the race August 2022 will see the start of the Royal Ocean Racing Club's most tactically challenging offshore race as competitors in the non-stop Round Britain and Ireland Race set off on the 1,805 nautical mile marathon, run every four years. by RORC Posted 11 May 16:19 BST B&G® proud to be in partnership with IRCRecords™ B&G® proud to be in partnership with IRCRecords™ A brand new concept for the world of sailing records B&G®, the world's leading sailing navigation and instrument specialist, is pleased to announce its partnership with IRCRecords™. by Dulcie Allen, B&G Posted 11 May 14:00 BST St. Thomas Yacht Club Invitational starts Friday St. Thomas Yacht Club Invitational starts Friday Eight teams will compete in up to 16 round-the-buoy races The second annual St. Thomas Yacht Club Invitational Regatta will take place on May 14-16, 2021. Run out of the Club's St. Thomas Sailing Center in Cowpet Bay, this event will welcome 8 teams representing the U.S. Virgin Islands, U.S.A., and Sweden. by Carol Bareuther Posted 11 May 13:42 BST "Sail Faster through Uncertain Times" "Sail Faster through Uncertain Times" 60 Minutes of Live Q&A Whether you're a club racer, a dedicated Weekend Warrior or a full-time Olympic athlete, how do you continue to move forwards as a racing sailor during uncertain times? by Andy Rice Posted 11 May 11:06 BST Upwind medium winds sail controls Upwind medium winds sail controls More Dinghy Sailing Techniques with Shaun! Next up in our series of Sail Control tips from Shaun, medium winds! Find out how to get the best from your sails in 8 to 15 knots of breeze. by Tom Chamberlain Posted 11 May 11:00 BST Your chance to win Crewsaver kit worth £500 Your chance to win Crewsaver kit worth £500 Just fill in this short survey on your lifejacket preferences One lucky watersports enthusiast could soon be kitted out with £500 worth of the latest Crewsaver technology! by Seaborne Posted 11 May 10:46 BST Optimst Selection event at the WPNSA Optimst Selection event at the WPNSA First national event for the class in a very long time The Optimst Selection event took place 30th April to 3rd May at WPNSA. Two days were lost to the cumulonimbus clouds and variable winds. Six races were held in great conditions varying from 8 knots to a very breezy final race gusting over 30 knots. by Richard & Paru Edwards Posted 11 May 09:45 BST First act of RCSW 2021 starts today at 11am First act of RCSW 2021 starts today at 11am With racing for maxi yachts in the waters of Capri Registrations took place yesterday for the fleet of maxi yachts that will take to the water today for the first race of the Rolex Capri Sailing Week. by Rolex Capri Sailing Week Posted 11 May 09:06 BST Over 50 nations registered for the Optimist Worlds Over 50 nations registered for the Optimist Worlds Riva del Garda is getting ready to welcome the young sailors There is just over a month to go before the start of the most awaited youth sailing event in the international sailing world, the Optimist World Championship. by Optimist Worlds 2021 Riva del Garda Posted 11 May 07:37 BST International 14 Walker Trophy at Itchenor International 14 Walker Trophy at Itchenor A unique event at Itchenor, focusing on super short, super cup racing After Saturday's racing was cancelled due to some unseasonal weather, Sunday presented the perfect opportunity for a fleet of eight race hungry boats to make up for lost time. by Ed FitzGerald Posted 11 May 07:03 BST Finn Gold Cup Day 3: No racing possible Finn Gold Cup Day 3: No racing possible Second lost day following very unstable conditions at the Finn Gold Cup in Porto Whilst different storms rage elsewhere in the sailing world, for the second day running, no racing was possible at the 2021 Finn Gold Cup after offshore Atlantic storms brought very unstable conditions to Porto. by Robert Deaves Posted 10 May 18:13 BST Harken UK Job Opportunity: Marine Account Manager Harken UK Job Opportunity: Marine Account Manager Harken are looking for an experienced account manager to join the team This position will suit someone who has a couple of years sales experience in the marine industry and is looking to take the next step in their career. by Harken UK Posted 10 May 16:00 BST Collisions at sea Collisions at sea Class IMOCA and the Pôle Mer launch a Call for Expressions of Interest (CEI) Class IMOCA is working to rally together the skills of the marine industry in a bid to break even more new ground in its search for solutions geared towards improving safety for sailors and the preservation of biodiversity. by IMOCA Globe Series Posted 10 May 15:44 BST Topper at Trimpley Topper at Trimpley Tricky conditions for ITCA Midlands Traveller Series Round 3 With Round 2 of the Midlands Topper Traveller, planned for Northampton being cancelled due to no wind, the Midlands Toppers then moved onto Trimpley Sailing Club for Round 3 last weekend. by Mike Powell Posted 10 May 15:15 BST Mental Health Awareness Week Mental Health Awareness Week Helping those for whom life has not all been plain sailing Simon Collyer, founder & CEO of the Association of Pension & Benefits CIC and founder of SAILING WELLNESS has teamed up with four times para-Olympic sailor Hannah Stodel, to sail RC (radio-controlled) model yachts in a Colchester swimming pool. by Simon Collyer Posted 10 May 14:57 BST Aldeburgh Yacht Club K6 Open Aldeburgh Yacht Club K6 Open Braving a forecast which all week had looked very problematic Nine K6's participated in the first Open meeting of the year at Aldeburgh Yacht Club over the weekend of 8th & 9th May braving a forecast which all week had looked very problematic. by Ian Robson Posted 10 May 13:48 BST Barton Quick Cleat now available in White Barton Quick Cleat now available in White Requested by power boat owners and sailors alike Requested by power boat owners and sailors alike, Barton Marine announces the launch of the new White Quick Cleat that holds and locks lines up to 10mm and loads up to 70kg. by Barton Marine Posted 10 May 12:52 BST Conwy Fife One Design 'A' Series Race 2 Conwy Fife One Design 'A' Series Race 2 The weather gods finally took pity on the Fife fleet Rain, rain, go away, come again another day. After a week of dire weather predictions for Saturday and following a morning of torrential rain, the weather gods finally took pity on the Fife fleet and provided us with a marginally sailable afternoon. by Mike Hardie Posted 10 May 12:14 BST RS200s at South Cerney RS200s at South Cerney Opening event on the South West Ugly Tour It was fourth time lucky for an event to be held at South Cerney SC, as the opening event on the RS200 SW Ugly Tour, sponsored by Westcountry Boat Repairs, following previous attempts in 2020, being thwarted by Covid. by John Teague Posted 10 May 06:13 BST 2021 Town Plate at Clevedon Sailing Club 2021 Town Plate at Clevedon Sailing Club A gusty wind from the South tests the eleven crews Clevedon Sailing Club's Town Plate pursuit race was held on 9th May, a week later than scheduled due to insufficient winds. Conditions were trying with a gusty wind from the South testing the eleven crews, all rusty following the Covid lay-up. by Martin Gibson Posted 10 May 06:09 BST Royal Southern Yacht Club May Regatta Royal Southern Yacht Club May Regatta 72 teams enjoyed thrilling racing in The Solent The Royal Southern YC May Regatta, supported by Doyle Sails, was the first big open event of the year for the prestigious yacht club located on the Hamble River. 72 teams enjoyed thrilling racing in The Solent with seven classes racing on two racecourses. by Louay Habib Posted 10 May 05:38 BST Hello, my old friend… Hello, my old friend… So I put the word out... it got heard… and how! So I put the word out back in 52 pick up. At any rate, it got heard… And how! by John Curnow, Editor, Sail-World AUS Posted 9 May 23:00 BST Cascais 49er & 49erFx Championship overall Cascais 49er & 49erFx Championship overall United States and Germany win in Cascais On the last day of the 2021 Cascais 49er & 49er FX Championship after a stormy morning, the sun shyly appeared and filled the bay of Cascais with light. by Clube Naval de Cascais Posted 9 May 20:17 BST Finn Gold Cup Day 2: Nature wins the day Finn Gold Cup Day 2: Nature wins the day World's best young sailors speak out Racing was cancelled on the second day of the 2021 Finn Gold Cup in Porto, Portugal, with huge waves battering the harbour entrance in the afternoon and a complete lack of wind in the morning, following overnight storms. by Robert Deaves Posted 9 May 19:55 BST Royal Yacht Squadron Ltd & INEOS TEAM UK statement Royal Yacht Squadron Ltd & INEOS TEAM UK statement Working collaboratively with the Royal New Zealand Yacht Squadron and Team New Zealand As the Challenger of Record for the 37th America's Cup, we are working collaboratively with the Royal New Zealand Yacht Squadron and Team New Zealand to write the Protocol that will define the rules moving forward. by INEOS TEAM UK Posted 9 May 18:28 BST 2021 Virtual Antigua Sailing Week - It's a wrap 2021 Virtual Antigua Sailing Week - It's a wrap A large number of the worldwide eSailing community took to the virtual waters Last week a large number of the worldwide eSailing community took to the virtual waters to participate in the virtual Antigua Sailing Week in an effort to be the winner of the premier challenge in the newly launched Antigua & Barbuda eSailing Nationals. by Antigua Sailing Week Posted 9 May 16:28 BST Relay4Nature: The Mission Relay4Nature: The Mission A healthy ocean is fundamental to life on Earth A healthy ocean is fundamental to life on Earth. It's our life support system, producing over half of the planet's oxygen and providing food for billions of people. by The Ocean Race Posted 9 May 15:18 BST Original Fastnet Course record smashed again Original Fastnet Course record smashed again Maserati Multi 70 & Giovanni Soldini complete 595 miles course in 23 hours, 51 minutes, 16 seconds The Maserati Multi 70 skippered by Giovanni Soldini has conquered the 595 mile Original Fastnet Course record with a time of 23 hours, 51 minutes and 16 seconds. by Negri Firman Posted 9 May 06:53 BST Cascais 49er & 49erFx Championship day 5 Cascais 49er & 49erFx Championship day 5 Contenders set for the medal races On the penultimate day of the 2021 Cascais 49er & 49er FX Championship light winds hit the bay of Cascais, allowing the 49er fleet to complete three races and only one races for the 49er FX fleet. by Clube Naval de Cascais Posted 9 May 06:33 BST America's Cup: New York YC submits Challenge America's Cup: New York YC submits Challenge Match to take place in New Zealand during early 2024, utilizing the AC75 class New York Yacht Club has submitted a Challenge and Evolutionary Draft Protocol for 37th America's Cup, which would see the Cup Match take place in New Zealand during early 2024, utilizing the AC75 class by New York Yacht Club Posted 9 May 01:44 BST