Transat Jacques Vabre Day 21 update Transat Jacques Vabre Day 21 update Monohulls continue to thrill Charal's arrival completes the IMOCA podium but the racing rages on, especially for 4th and 5th between Initiatives Coeur and Arkéa-Paprec. The front of the Class 40 remains incredibly close with the current leader now just 600 miles from the finish. by TJV Media Posted 27 Nov 17:02 GMT Team France enjoys a strong start Team France enjoys a strong start To Sailing Arabia – The Tour 2021 The 11th edition of Sailing Arabia - The Tour returned to grace the clear blue seas just off the coast of the Barceló Mussanah Resort earlier this week with six teams representing five different nations ready to tackle Oman's premier offshore race. by Oman Sail Posted 27 Nov 14:46 GMT Seldén Mast expands sales team in the UK Seldén Mast expands sales team in the UK Welcoming Richard Thoroughgood back to the team Following a seven-year hiatus, Seldén Mast has welcomed back Richard Thoroughgood to its sales team for the third time, expanding its sales team in the UK. by Seldén Mast Posted 27 Nov 12:00 GMT Why did they sign up for Global Solo Challenge? Why did they sign up for Global Solo Challenge? 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The damaged Ultime, Sodebo 3 is expected to end her heroic race tonight. The Class 40 leaders continue to be bunched together as sailors struggle in the soaring heat. by TJV Media Posted 26 Nov 15:56 GMT It's Friday again... but not any Friday It's Friday again... but not any Friday Up to 15% off across all Sea Sure affiliated brands Up to 15% off across all Sea Sure affiliated brands for Black Friday 2021. This covers Blacks & Taylors, WBV Shock Mitigation Solutions, and Sea Sure too. by Sea Sure Posted 26 Nov 15:00 GMT Make a positive impact this Blue Friday... Make a positive impact this Blue Friday... Henri-Lloyd striving towards a more sustainable future As we strive towards a more sustainable future, we are increasingly passionate in our belief in offering exceptional quality clothing that lasts, at one great, everyday price. This Blue Friday we are asking you to only buy what you need. by Henri-Lloyd Posted 26 Nov 13:00 GMT Join the Andrew Simpson Yachting team! 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In second, just one point behind the leaders, were Ollie Groves and Sam Waller - definitely ones to watch for 2022! by Sally Campbell Posted 25 Nov 15:38 GMT We're all going on an RS Vareo hunt We're all going on an RS Vareo hunt Are there any RS Vareos hidden in the long grass at your sailing club? The RS Vareo class is experiencing a renaissance, seeing the highest turnout for years of 17 boats at this year's Nationals. by RS Vareo Class Association Posted 25 Nov 15:18 GMT Transat Jacques Vabre Day 19 update Transat Jacques Vabre Day 19 update Boat damage and bad weather hits fleet The winner of the last edition of the race in the Class 40 has sustained keel damage, whilst bad weather off Martinique may delay the finish for the leading IMOCAs. by TJV Media Posted 25 Nov 12:00 GMT SailGP's Adopt-a-Club program launches in Sydney SailGP's Adopt-a-Club program launches in Sydney The global league's eight national teams partner with local clubs to support youth sailing programs SailGP Inspire's Adopt-a-Club community outreach program makes its debut in Sydney at the Australia Sail Grand Prix presented by KPMG, taking place December 17-18. by SailGP Posted 25 Nov 10:00 GMT Blithfield Barrel 2021/22 Round 1 Blithfield Barrel 2021/22 Round 1 Late autumn sunshine with a chilly force 3-4 breeze Sunday 21st November saw the first round of the infamous Blithfield Barrel. 23 boats lined up for the day's racing in the late autumn sunshine with a chilly force 3-4 breeze from the N-NE. by Michelle Keeling Posted 25 Nov 08:52 GMT JVT: A Thursday start for Sails of Change JVT: A Thursday start for Sails of Change A fresh Jules Verne Trophy record attempt Dona Bertarelli, Yann Guichard and their nine crew will begin a fresh Jules Verne Trophy record attempt this Thursday. by Spindrift racing Posted 24 Nov 22:39 GMT A promising debut for Trimaran SVR-Lazartigue A promising debut for Trimaran SVR-Lazartigue The future is very bright for this new boat Second in the Transat Jacques Vabre, the Trimaran SVR-Lazartigue, only launched in July, managed to demonstrate her massive potential to full effect. by Trimaran SVR Lazartigue Posted 24 Nov 19:02 GMT Merlin Rockets at Brightlingsea Merlin Rockets at Brightlingsea The entry list read like an Endeavour line up The extended Merlin Rocket Craftinsure Silver Tiller moved to Brightlingsea which attracted a high-quality fleet of 18 boats with few fleet racing opens on. The entry list read like an Endeavour line up with Olympians, World and National champions. by Nick Craig Posted 24 Nov 18:46 GMT Beam reaching to the finish Beam reaching to the finish The final stages of a classic Transat Jacques Vabre in the IMOCA Class The breeze looks patchy over the final miles to the finish at Fort de France on Martinique, but Thomas Ruyant and Morgan Lagravière are firmly on course for LinkedOut's first big win in the IMOCA Class. by Ed Gorman / IMOCA Posted 24 Nov 16:43 GMT PR Systems and B&G Icicle Series day 2 PR Systems and B&G Icicle Series day 2 Sunshine and a cold, freshening northerly breeze On Sunday the 21st of November the PR Systems and B&G Icicle series continued with races 3 and 4, with a fleet of twelve boats being greeted with sunshine and a cold, freshening northerly of around 10 knots of wind which was forecast to increase. by Keith Davies Posted 24 Nov 15:54 GMT Lymington Town Sailing Club Solent Circuit Race 6 Lymington Town Sailing Club Solent Circuit Race 6 Blue skies and sunshine accompanied by a brisk and chilly northerly wind The sixth, and final weekend of the Lymington Town Sailing Club 2021 Solent Circuit was sailed in unseasonal conditions on Sunday 21st November. Blue skies and sunshine accompanied by a brisk and chilly northerly wind greeted the competitors. by Robin Milledge Posted 24 Nov 15:35 GMT Start date confirmed for The Ocean Race 2022-23 Start date confirmed for The Ocean Race 2022-23 Two race fleets will assemble in Alicante, the Spanish home of the Race Two race fleets will assemble in Alicante, the Spanish home of the Race, for the winter holiday period in 2022 before a mid-January 2023 start for leg one of the around the world race. by The Ocean Race Posted 24 Nov 13:55 GMT Sailing Arabia - The Tour 2021 returns this week Sailing Arabia - The Tour 2021 returns this week A strong multi-national fleet for the 11th edition The 11th edition of Sailing Arabia - The Tour, Oman's premier offshore race, returns this week with teams representing Oman and Europe racing at four venues along the nation's coastline in a combination of coastal raids and in-port races. by Oman Sail Posted 24 Nov 12:12 GMT Transat Jacques Vabre Day 18 update Transat Jacques Vabre Day 18 update ltim podium complete as monohulls race to finish The Ultime podium is complete. Late last night SVR-Lazartigue took second place ahead of Banque Populaire XI. The leading IMOCAs are due in Martinique on Thursday as the Class 40 make good progress across the Atlantic. by TJV Media Posted 24 Nov 10:23 GMT RS Feva Winter Championship at the WPNSA RS Feva Winter Championship at the WPNSA A weekend filled with challenging conditions which the sailors embraced! The start of the Winter Championships at WPNSA saw some familiar faces, new sailors and a number of school entries making up an amazing 38 boats out on the water. The weekend was filled with challenging conditions which the sailors embraced! by Holly Mitchell & Chrissie Le Petit Posted 24 Nov 08:29 GMT Diverse fleet set to make waves in 2021 RSHYR Diverse fleet set to make waves in 2021 RSHYR Headlined by the battle for the Tattersall Cup A diverse and competitive fleet will chase history in the 2021 Rolex Sydney Hobart Yacht Race, headlined by the battle for the Tattersall Cup and the introduction of the Two-Handed Division. by Cruising Yacht Club of Australia Posted 24 Nov 04:38 GMT Noble Marine 2021 Lightning 368 Travellers Series Noble Marine 2021 Lightning 368 Travellers Series 42 qualifying races at twelve locations The Noble Marine Insurance 2021 Lightning 368 Travellers Trophy Series took place over 42 qualifying races at twelve locations, with one cancelled event due to low water levels at Shotwick Lake SC. by John Butler Posted 23 Nov 18:52 GMT Maxi Edmond de Rothschild wins TJV Maxi Edmond de Rothschild wins TJV Cammas & Caudrelier cross the finish line between the Trois Ilets and Fort-de-France marina They waited for the sun to shine over Martinique before lining the Maxi Edmond de Rothschild up with Diamond Rock and taking full advantage of their crushing victory in the Transat Jacques Vabre. by Gitana Team Posted 23 Nov 16:06 GMT HYS Hamble Winter Series race week 7 HYS Hamble Winter Series race week 7 Listening to the "reasons" why things didn't go exactly to plan It is always interesting after racing in the HRSC clubhouse, or any clubhouse for that matter, listening to the "reasons" why things didn't go exactly to plan on the racecourse. by Trevor Pountain Posted 23 Nov 13:52 GMT 10R Ranking 3 event at Norwich 10R Ranking 3 event at Norwich Just five competitors turn up in lousy weather Just five competitors turned up at Norwich to take part in 10R Ranking 3. All but one had competed in the RM Ranking Event the day before. The weather was bitterly cold with what started as a brisk Northerly wind. by Vinnie Zammit Posted 23 Nov 13:35 GMT Become a #boatgen ambassador! Become a #boatgen ambassador! Become a #boatgen ambassador! This September, boatfolk and the Andrew Simpson Foundation launched #boatgen, a ground-breaking new programme designed to get young boaters out on the water and bring them together, giving them all the tools they might need to start having fun afloat. by Andrew Simpson Foundation Posted 23 Nov 12:00 GMT Gilbert & McGrane's 505 wins the Draycote Dash Gilbert & McGrane's 505 wins the Draycote Dash Opening event of the Seldén SailJuice Winter Series One of the most successful UK dinghy partnerships - Gilbert & McGrane - win the opening event of the Seldén SailJuice Winter Series in their 505, the 87-entry Draycote Dash... by Andy Rice Posted 23 Nov 10:26 GMT Leyton finishes third into Martinique Leyton finishes third into Martinique Leyton finished the Transat Jacques Vabre into Fort de France, Martinique Sam Goodchild and Aymeric Chapellier on Leyton finished the Transat Jacques Vabre into Fort de France, Martinique at 05:42:43hrs UTC this morning to take third place in the Ocean Fifty class. by Leyton Sailing Team Posted 23 Nov 09:51 GMT Transat Jacques Vabre Day 17 update Transat Jacques Vabre Day 17 update Primonial takes line honours and the Ocean Fifty multihull title Primonial has taken line honours and the Ocean Fifty multihull title in the 2021 Transat Jacques Vabre race. French pair Sébastien Rogues and Matthieu Souben crossed the line in Martinique ahead of Koesio in second. by TJV Media Posted 23 Nov 08:37 GMT Zhik Black Friday has landed - 30% off! Zhik Black Friday has landed - 30% off! Sitewide sale* ends December 2nd Sitewide sale* ends December 2nd. by Zhik Posted 23 Nov 07:34 GMT Sprint 15 Winter TT at Stewartby Water Sprint 15 Winter TT at Stewartby Water Great to see a local turnout of 8 boats alongside 11 visitors The Sprint 15 fleet were delighted to be returning to Stewartby for the start of the 2021/22 Winter Series, having not been able to sail last winter. The forecast of fine weather, warm temperatures and a 9 mph westerly boded well for a good event. by Scott Wilcox Posted 23 Nov 06:57 GMT