Gran Canaria Air Battle Day 1 Gran Canaria Air Battle Day 1 Ancor Sosa (ESP) dominates GWA wingfoil classes Fuerteventura's Ancor Sosa stole the show on the first day of the Gran Canaria Air Battle, Spain's premier kitesurf and wingfoil festival, held at Las Burras Beach from December 6 to 10. by Gran Canaria Air Battle Posted 8 Dec 06:51 GMT WASZP Australian Nationals at Sorrento Day 2 WASZP Australian Nationals at Sorrento Day 2 Challenging conditions continue with extreme winds The second day of the WASZP Nationals witnessed tumultuous conditions as an unrelenting Northerly weather system descended upon Sorrento Sailing & Couta Boat Club, testing the 80-strong WASZP Fleet. by Marc Ablett Posted 8 Dec 06:40 GMT Clipper Race heading to Fremantle, WA Clipper Race heading to Fremantle, WA Following an epic race from Cape Town, South Africa The Clipper Round the World Yacht race and its intrepid crew members are set to arrive in Fremantle from 9 December following an epic race from Cape Town, South Africa, and crossing the infamous Roaring Forties. by Clipper Round the World Race Posted 8 Dec 06:00 GMT A swarm of Waszps for the Datchet Flyer A swarm of Waszps for the Datchet Flyer Close to 80 entries for this weekend's event in the Seldén SailJuice Winter Series There's still time to enter this weekend's Datchet Flyer, the second event in the Seldén SailJuice Winter Series. Almost 80 boats from 38 different dinghy classes have already entered, with five Waszps among recent boats to sign up for the two-day event. by Andy Rice Posted 7 Dec 22:57 GMT America's Cup: Five regatta series for AC40 America's Cup: Five regatta series for AC40 AC40 Class Association has disclosed key features central to its developmental plans as a class Following constructive discussions with teams and potential private owners in recent weeks, the AC40 Class Association is now able to disclose key features central to its developmental plans. by AC40 Class Association Posted 7 Dec 21:19 GMT Pen Duick VI or Translated 9? Too hard to call Pen Duick VI or Translated 9? Too hard to call Ocean Globe Race fleet still fighting after 6,000 miles of Southern Ocean racing Five days out - too close to call for line honours - hours separate Translated 9 IT (09) and Pen Duick VI FR (14) under 1,000 miles to go. Different routes, different tactics, same finish line. Who will triumph? by Ocean Globe Race Posted 7 Dec 19:20 GMT Richomme on course to win? Richomme on course to win? Top three are well clear, in the Retour à La Base The winner of the Retour à La Base is forecast to cross the Lorient finish line on Saturday afternoon. It is looking increasingly likely to be a maiden solo IMOCA race triumph for longtime race leader Yoann Richomme. by Retour à La Base Posted 7 Dec 17:47 GMT Discover the Musto Christmas gift guide Discover the Musto Christmas gift guide From Polartec gloves to fleece-lined waterproof sailing gear From Polartec gloves to fleece-lined waterproof sailing gear, the Musto Christmas gift guide has something for everyone. Delve into our top picks below and get ready to explore in style this festive season. by Musto Posted 7 Dec 16:00 GMT The Gitana lineage continues The Gitana lineage continues A new Maxi Edmond de Rothschild on the horizon The members of Gitana Team were gathered around Ariane de Rothschild in Paris for a celebration, the presentation of the Henri Kummerman Award by the Académie de Marine, as well as a major announcement regarding the future of the five-arrow racing stable. by Gitana Team Posted 7 Dec 15:52 GMT The Ocean Race wins the Sustainability Award The Ocean Race wins the Sustainability Award In the International Sports Awards 2023 The Ocean Race, the toughest and longest test of a team in sport, has taken the top prize in the Sustainability category of the 2023 International Sports Awards, hosted by the International Sports Convention. by The Ocean Race Posted 7 Dec 15:48 GMT United States SailGP Team's revamped line-up United States SailGP Team's revamped line-up First active athlete roster announced ahead of Dubai The revamped United States SailGP Team has announced its active athlete roster for the Emirates Dubai Sail Grand Prix presented by P&O Marinas on Dec. 9 - 10. by United States SailGP Team Posted 7 Dec 15:43 GMT Brazil beckons for British Youth Sailing talents Brazil beckons for British Youth Sailing talents Fifteen of the nation's top young sailors are heading to the Youth Worlds Fifteen of the nation's top young sailing talents are preparing to fly the flag for Great Britain at the Youth Sailing World Championships in Búzios, Brazil (8-15 December 2023). by RYA Press Office Posted 7 Dec 15:19 GMT Youth Sailing Worlds sustainability initiatives Youth Sailing Worlds sustainability initiatives A positive long-term impact on the environment at the 2023 event in Brazil World Sailing has joined forces with the Brazilian sailing federation, CBVela, to implement sustainability initiatives in Brazil which will put the 2023 Youth Sailing World Championships on course to be a carbon neutral event. by World Sailing Posted 7 Dec 15:01 GMT Marine Resources latest jobs Marine Resources latest jobs Hot job openings to advance your career in the UK Whether you're a Maritime Civil Engineer looking for a new challenge in Portsmouth, or an Area Sales Manager seeking a fresh opportunity in England, or even a skilled Painter looking for work in Belfast, we've got it all. by Marine Resources Posted 7 Dec 12:00 GMT Lusitania Christmas Race at Clube Naval de Cascais Lusitania Christmas Race at Clube Naval de Cascais Over 200 sailors from 26 different clubs took part Over 200 sailors from 26 different clubs competed in the Lusitania Christmas Race at Clube Naval de Cascais. by Clube Naval de Cascais Posted 7 Dec 11:36 GMT Meet the fleet #17 - Hugo Revil and Karl Devaux Meet the fleet #17 - Hugo Revil and Karl Devaux Winners of the 2023 Ovington EuroCup Series, heading into the Youth Worlds Our first sail in a 29er was in 15+ knots, our crew weighed 100kg, but despite the many times we were knocked over, the two of us had a lot of fun discovering the 29er. by International 29er Class Posted 7 Dec 11:01 GMT Entries are open for The Superyacht Cup Palma 2024 Entries are open for The Superyacht Cup Palma 2024 Taking place just weeks ahead of the America's Cup in Barcelona The Superyacht Cup Palma organisers have opened the doors to entries for the 2024 event, while looking ahead to a busy and potentially memorable Mediterranean sailing season. by Daphne Morgan Barnicoat Posted 7 Dec 10:59 GMT Technical skills or mental strength? Technical skills or mental strength? Which will be the key to success in the Global Solo Challenge? Challenges are the order of the day for the fifteen competitors still in the Global Solo Challenge. The attrition that took place even before crossing the starting line has been relentless. by Margherita Pelaschier / Global Solo Challenge Posted 7 Dec 10:50 GMT Gran Canaria Air Battle 2023 kicks off Gran Canaria Air Battle 2023 kicks off Over a hundred participants in the kitesurf and wingfoil festival The fifth edition of the largest kitesurf and wingfoil festival kicks off, featuring athletes from around the world who will compete on the sandy shores of Las Burras in Gran Canaria from December 6 to 10. by Gran Canaria Air Battle Posted 7 Dec 09:53 GMT Gifts from Rooster for every watersports lover Gifts from Rooster for every watersports lover This festive season buy 2 items and get your 3rd one free on selected accessories and boat parts* This festive season buy 2 items and get your 3rd one free on selected accessories and boat parts*. Add 3 items from either of the collections below and you'll receive the cheapest item for free. by Rooster Posted 7 Dec 07:49 GMT Barbara, one hundred years of sailing Barbara, one hundred years of sailing A sailing tour celebrating the yacht's centenary has concluded Launched in 1923 in England, the Camper & Nicholsons yacht was the protagonist of an enthralling season of events and regattas in the Mediterranean, offering the rare opportunity for a first-hand testimony to the glorious history of world yachting. by Alessandro Bagno Posted 7 Dec 07:24 GMT WASZP Australian Nationals at Sorrento Day 1 WASZP Australian Nationals at Sorrento Day 1 A challenging start with unpredictable winds The Australian Nationals for the WASZP event kicked off with an exciting yet challenging start as the inaugural day faced unstable and unseasonable winds. by Marc Ablett Posted 7 Dec 06:29 GMT 2023 WingFoil Racing World Cup Brazil Day 1 2023 WingFoil Racing World Cup Brazil Day 1 Escofet & Suardiaz seize the early lead You would never know he'd been away for six months, but Bastien Escofet foiled right to the top of the leaderboard after a phenomenally windy first day in Jericoacoara at the WingFoil Racing World Cup Brazil. by Andy Rice Posted 7 Dec 00:46 GMT Richomme's getting richer Richomme's getting richer Leader extends in Retour à La Base The seemingly relentless pace of Yoann Richomme (Paprec Arkéa) is ensuring the French leader of the Retour à La Base continues to add miles to his margin, extending all the time on the duo chasing him. by Retour à La Base Posted 6 Dec 23:01 GMT The Zhik Sale is Still On at CoastWaterSports! 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Save 25% on Zhik Superwarm V Mens and Womens Suits available whilst stocks last. by CoastWaterSports Posted 6 Dec 17:24 GMT 12mR World Championship Porquerolles 12mR World Championship Porquerolles The must-attend event for 12mR boats in 2024 Porquerolles Yacht Club will be organising the 12mR World Championship, one of the most prestigious sailing events and a must for the class. by Soazig Guého Posted 6 Dec 17:14 GMT World Sailing names Paris 2024 Race Officials World Sailing names Paris 2024 Race Officials With 50-50 gender split in key positions World Sailing, the world governing body of the sport, is pleased to announce the names of the Race Officials who have been appointed for the Paris 2024 Olympic Sailing Competition. by World Sailing Posted 6 Dec 17:09 GMT Strong entries already for 3rd IMA Maxi Europeans Strong entries already for 3rd IMA Maxi Europeans Returning to Sorrento and the Bay of Naples Following two successful editions, the IMA Maxi European Championship returns to Sorrento and the Bay of Naples for a third consecutive year in May 2024. by James Boyd / International Maxi Association Posted 6 Dec 17:06 GMT Hamble Winter Series week 8 and overall Hamble Winter Series week 8 and overall Yacht of the Series Trophy awarded to Protis Mike Yates, JAGO, declared Sunday's race: "A great end to the series, apart from the cold and rain!" Cold and wet it certainly was. by Trevor Pountain Posted 6 Dec 14:03 GMT Six months to International Paint Poole Regatta Six months to International Paint Poole Regatta Includes GBR IRC National Championship and VPRS Southern Area Championship Just under six months remain until the starting gun fires on the eagerly anticipated International Paint Poole Regatta 2024 and sailing enthusiasts are gearing up for the most spectacular event hosted to date. by Chris Jones Posted 6 Dec 11:38 GMT WingFoil Racing World Cup Brazil Preview WingFoil Racing World Cup Brazil Preview The final of five events in 2023 to determine who will take this year's world titles A world-class field of international competitors is looking forward to competing in a combination of long distance and short course races at one of the most idyllic venues in the world, the oasis of Jericoacoara in the north of Brazil. by Andy Rice Posted 6 Dec 10:32 GMT Visit Qatar GKA Freestyle Kite World Cup day 1 Visit Qatar GKA Freestyle Kite World Cup day 1 Top title contenders poised for finals clash The Visit Qatar GKA Freestyle Kite World Cup Finals kicked off with twenty registered athletes set to compete at the paradise Fuwairit Kite Beach, Qatar. by Caroline Morris Posted 6 Dec 10:04 GMT 4 fleets, 4 courses, 4 winners, 6 starts 4 fleets, 4 courses, 4 winners, 6 starts 77 boats finish Transat Jacques Vabre Normandie Le Havre At the start in Le Havre in late October, a series of powerful low-pressure systems were sweeping across the Atlantic. by TJV Media Posted 6 Dec 10:03 GMT International Youth Match Racing Champs Day 1 International Youth Match Racing Champs Day 1 Thrilling sailing action underway at Pittwater The HARKEN International Youth Match Racing Championship is the Royal Prince Alfred Yacht Club's (RPAYC) most prestigious youth sailing event, which brings together talented youth sailors from around the world, for 4 days of hotly contested Match Racing. by R.P.A.Y.C. Sailing Office Posted 6 Dec 07:58 GMT Tokoloshe Triumph in the Tip of Africa Trophy Tokoloshe Triumph in the Tip of Africa Trophy Nine exciting races spanned three days in Table Bay Ten teams from four different nations came together for the first official event of the Summer in the South Series. Nine exciting races spanned three days in Table Bay. by Cape 31 Class, Tor Cheney Posted 6 Dec 07:05 GMT An unsponsored team challenges for the title An unsponsored team challenges for the title Put Your Name Here second on the NSW 18ft Skiff Championship leaderboard The present leaderboard at the 2023-24 NSW 18ft skiff Championship is unclear because of a complicated protest, relating to last Sunday's Race 4, which is due to be held prior to next Sunday's two races in the series on Sydney Harbour. by Frank Quealey Posted 6 Dec 06:36 GMT WASZP class at Sail Melbourne WASZP class at Sail Melbourne Overbeck clinches victory, setting stage for thrilling Australian Nationals The Sail Melbourne warm-up regatta concluded over the weekend with nail-biting competition and exceptional sailing conditions, setting the stage for an electrifying Australian Nationals event as we continue the build up to the International WASZP Games. by Marc Ablett Posted 6 Dec 06:02 GMT Call on sports teams to switch to renewable energy Call on sports teams to switch to renewable energy The Blueprint provides organisations with the knowledge, information and contacts Global renewable energy company Low Carbon and the Emirates Great Britain SailGP Team have called on sports teams around the world to switch to renewable energy to tackle the climate crisis. by Emirates GBR SailGP Team Posted 6 Dec 05:45 GMT Bartley Beast week 1 Bartley Beast week 1 The Beast awakens, with over 50 boats Bartley SC was once again pleased to welcome visiting sailors on Saturday 11th November for the start of the 2023 Bartley Beast series. Based on the established format of four races in the day, through four consecutive months. by Mark Reddington Posted 5 Dec 21:59 GMT RYA Match Racing Series 2024 preview RYA Match Racing Series 2024 preview Entries are open for an exciting programme of nine #rockupandrace events Entries are open for the RYA Match Racing Series 2024 with an exciting programme of nine #rockupandrace events lined up for the season. by British Keelboat Sailing Posted 5 Dec 21:07 GMT Fireball Sailing Royalty Gathers Down Under Fireball Sailing Royalty Gathers Down Under Previewing the 2024 World Championships at Royal Geelong YC With almost 60 entries to date, including 3 containers from Europe and many loan boats, competitors are coming from many corners of the globe and from most states of Australia. by Chris Payne Posted 5 Dec 19:45 GMT Richomme's bold moves north are paying off Richomme's bold moves north are paying off Retour à La Base sees leader double the gap behind him For the meantime Yoann Richomme (Paprec-Arkea) is pulling out the stops as he continues to lead the Retour à La Base solo IMOCA race from Martinique to Lorient. So far he has been prepared to push harder and go slightly further north. by Retour à La Base Posted 5 Dec 18:48 GMT The RCYC Snow Globe races 7 & 8 The RCYC Snow Globe races 7 & 8 James Hutton-Penman goes to the top after winning both races James Hutton-Penman goes top after winning both races on the 4th day of the Royal Corinthian Yacht Club' SnowGlobe series, on 2nd of December 2023. by Petru Balau Posted 5 Dec 16:50 GMT Medway RC Laser Club Winter Series Week 1 Medway RC Laser Club Winter Series Week 1 No café so the smell of bacon rolls was not a distraction The forecast gave some hope of racing in 12 -18 knots and with the potential of rain. This was the first race of the series; some boats were not out from hiding during the summer months. We welcomed 6 sailors to race. by Jamie Blair Posted 5 Dec 16:43 GMT IMOCA class in the Retour à la Base update IMOCA class in the Retour à la Base update Richomme learns the solo ropes in IMOCA by leading the charge east For a sailor on his first solo IMOCA race - albeit on board a brand new Koch/Finot-Conq rocketship - things have been going pretty well for Yoann Richomme. by Ed Gorman / IMOCA Globe Series Posted 5 Dec 15:51 GMT Etchells Youth Performance Squad opportunities Etchells Youth Performance Squad opportunities A brand new programme starting in 2024 at Cowes The Etchells Youth Performance Squad is a brand new programme starting in 2024 for accomplished young racing sailors to allow them and their teams to participate in some of the best one-design fleet racing based out of Cowes. by Ted Blowers Posted 5 Dec 14:01 GMT Deborah Fish elected RORC Commodore Deborah Fish elected RORC Commodore She will take up the prestigious role from James Neville Members of the Royal Ocean Racing Club (RORC) have elected Dr Deborah Fish, OBE as the new Commodore of the London and Cowes based Club with effect from 1st January 2024. by Louay Habib Posted 5 Dec 10:58 GMT Rockshore/Bosun Bob's RS400 Winter Series day 5 Rockshore/Bosun Bob's RS400 Winter Series day 5 The murk disappeared, the sun came out and a lovely breeze filled in If you had checked the half a dozen forecasting apps like me, Sunday's wind forecast would have ranged from two to five knots from either east or west and it was going to be very cold, and sure enough it was very cold. by Robert Hastings Posted 5 Dec 10:42 GMT