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From Hvar to Paris 2024
The Olympic Games are unique
© Mark Jardine
New T-Foils push speed record over 55 knots
SailGP's in-development foils have already broken the league's racing speed record
© Ricardo Pinto/SailGP
ACO 13th Musto Skiff Worlds
Sam Pascoe wins at Weymouth
© Michael Oliver
British Classic Week 2024 - Overall
8mR Anne Sophie and 6mR Sioma are overall winners
© Chris Brown
Rolex TP52 Worlds at Newport, RI
Tony Langley's Gladiator first British flagged team to win the title
© Nico Martinez
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
RS21 selected for the ASEAN Cup
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.
From Hvar to Paris 2024
The Olympic Games are unique. Coming once every four years, it can be a once in a lifetime sporting opportunity. For the small Croatian island of Hvar, Paris 2024 is a first, as the island's first-ever Olympian will be competing, and he's a sailor.
.. 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.
Never again! (Except for next time…)
What's it like to take a Cruiser/Racer racing? Not just any racing, mind you, but two of the world's most famous courses. The Transpac and the Hobart. This was the premise presented to Charles Ettienne-Devanneaux ahead of our most recent chat.
Mega Offers on Paddle Boards and Kayaks
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.
Whisper it quietly..
Don't say it too loudly, but the Youth Sailing World Championships are taking place at Lake Garda in under a week's time.
Seldén Mast unveils Foldable Mast Climbing Step
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.
It's upon us
Paris 2024 happens this month. Little wonder it seems like it has come back around quickly, when this current quadrennial actually started in 2021. Still. Is what it is… 12 sailors comprise the Australian Olympic Sailing Team.
Adapting to New Rules and an Unprecedented Cycle
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!
Make mine a Magnum
In almost every respect, 'Magnum' was a 1970s classic, but 50 years on the Magnum Moth is about to get a 21st century make-over. Sailors wanting to join the growing Lowrider Moth fleet just have to ask themselves, "Do you feel lucky?"
Allen Hardware Powers Elite Athletes in France
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.
Performance vs. Participation
I've heard many a time that one of the reasons for a fall in participation in sailing is the increased performance of boats. Effectively, the skill level and athleticism required in high performance boats excludes a range of people from participating.
Tiwal's 10th anniversary regatta highlights
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!
The latest kit for summer boating, rain or shine
Summer's finally here and the season is in full swing. Here's our pick of the latest kit for racing, cruising and enjoying the water, rain or shine.
The new J/40
J/Boats and J/Composites are pleased to announce the New J/40, an offshore-capable, high performance cruising yacht capable of double-digit speeds with exceptional comfort, both in port and at sea.
It's just a stick
It was just like watching an enthusiastic kid. Alinghi's Silvio Arrivabene was totally in the 'nothing to see here' mode, and moreover, was keener to get into the ‘maybe exceeding them' remarks about their targets. Did someone say, ‘Spinal Tap'?