Please select your home edition
or
Edition
Sail-World Asia
Sail-World Australia
Sail-World Canada
Sail-World Europe
Sail-World New Zealand
Sail-World United Kingdom
Sail-World USA
YachtsandYachting.com
Cruising Northern Hemisphere
Cruising Southern Hemisphere
Marine Business Australia
Marine Business North America
Marine Business Europe
Powerboat.World Europe
Powerboat.World North America
Powerboat.World Oceania
FishingBoating.World Australia
FishingBoating.World New Zealand
FishingBoating.World USA
NZ Boating World
Show Menu
HOME
FEATURES
PODCASTS
CRUISING
RACING
FAVOURITES
CLUBS
CLASSES
CALENDAR
FORUM
PHOTOS
WEATHER
PARTNERS
CLASSIFIEDS
JOBS
SHOPPING
NEWSLETTERS
SUBMIT NEWS
CONTACT
STATS
Product Feature
Harken 14mm Lead Ring - 3271
Boats for sale
Liferaft 4 person
located in Twickenham
Boston Whaler Outrage 19
located in Poole
J24 Boat Lifter
located in Poole
RYA pays tribute to HRH The Duke of Edinburgh
Sailing community shares nation's sadness
© PA Archive / PA Images
The John Westell Centenary, Part 5
FiveOs, fast multi-hulls and faster cars!
© Dougal Henshall
Original Fastnet Course world record smashed*
By the team on the MOD70 Trimaran PowerPlay
© Lloyd Images
Explore. Dream. Discover.
Out on the water over the Easter weekend
© David Eberlin
Easter Chocolates for Ino XXX & Aries
Royal Ocean Racing Club 2021 season underway
© Paul Wyeth / www.pwpictures.com
Charleston Race Week overall
Charleston Race Week overall
All three days deliver solid conditions
While major regattas around the world are still getting canceled because of coronavirus, Charleston Race Week elected to press forward with its 25th anniversary celebration.
by Bill Wagner
Posted 12 Apr 16:50 BST
Dockwa partnership launches savvy navvy into USA
Dockwa partnership launches savvy navvy into USA
Collaboration with marina reservation app and boater relationship platform
Marine navigation company savvy navvy has announced a new partnership with Dockwa, a marina reservation app and boater relationship platform.
by Hannah Cotterell, savvy navvy
Posted 12 Apr 13:44 BST
Easter fun on the water at Lymington Town
Easter fun on the water at Lymington Town
Who cares about the weather?!
It wasn't the warmest of days, but the sun managed to glimpse through to give the impression of warmth. But who cares about the weather, we had the chance to be back on the water!
by Emma Bonner
Posted 12 Apr 13:40 BST
GBR's Neil Payter enters Global Solo Challenge
GBR's Neil Payter enters Global Solo Challenge
"You don't fight the sea, because you will lose"
Neil Payter has been professional sailor and commercial fisherman since 1985 then moved onto becoming a professional skipper and feels now ready for the Global Solo Challenge.
by Global Solo Challenge
Posted 12 Apr 12:51 BST
Crunch time for Finn champ Scott
Crunch time for Finn champ Scott
Reigning Olympic champion had his campaign on hold for six months
Giles Scott says the Finn European Championships will provide a crucial performance benchmark as he returns to the Olympic circuit fresh from the America's Cup.
by British Sailing Team
Posted 12 Apr 11:57 BST
Salcombe Spring Series race 1
Salcombe Spring Series race 1
Starting with port tack flier by National 12; ending with horizon job by RS400
April 10th saw the first races of the Salcombe Yacht Club Spring Series, with a Force 3 to 4 North Easterly on a flood tide. Race Officers Will and Mandy Henderson set the fleet on a beat to Tosnos Point, followed by a tight reach to Gerston.
by David Greening
Posted 12 Apr 09:51 BST
Solway Yacht Club's online 2021 season launch
Solway Yacht Club's online 2021 season launch
And the Club's poignant connection to Uffa Fox and 'Coweslip'
Despite the ongoing Covid restrictions still preventing in-person gatherings, the Club went ahead with an online season-opener to coincide with what should have been "Craning-In" day, traditionally followed by the Fitting Out Party in the Clubhouse.
by Ian Purkis
Posted 12 Apr 07:49 BST
Bembridge Illusion Spring Plate 2021
Bembridge Illusion Spring Plate 2021
Another good turnout for the Island-based helms
Another good turnout for the weekend's Spring Plate especially as it was again restricted to Island helms only to be on the safe side particularly shore side.
by Mark Downer
Posted 12 Apr 06:07 BST
Can You Feel It?
Can You Feel It?
Well? Can you? The Jacksons certainly did back in 1980 with this single from their Triumph album.
Well? Can you? The Jacksons certainly did back in 1980 with this single from their Triumph album. Some of the names that went into included the exceptionally talented, and most sought after Greg Phillinganes on ivories, and then one Venetta Fields.
by John Curnow, Editor, Sail-World AUS
Posted 11 Apr 23:00 BST
World class Finn fleet keen to start racing
World class Finn fleet keen to start racing
Europeans start in Vilamoura, Portugal on Monday
The 2021 Open and U23 Finn European Championship gets under way in Vilamoura, Portugal, on Monday with around 49 sailors from 29 nations completing measurement and registration over the weekend.
by Robert Deaves
Posted 11 Apr 20:22 BST
2024 Vendée Globe projects already launched
2024 Vendée Globe projects already launched
New ideas and solutions will make it possible to have a faster, better race
The president of the IMOCA Class was a passionate fan of the ninth edition of the Vendée Globe. And so now looking forwards to 2024 projects are emerging fast as are new ideas and solutions which will make it possible to have a faster, better race.
by Vendée Globe
Posted 11 Apr 18:23 BST
Chichester RS400 Open
Chichester RS400 Open
The first open event of 2021 took place on a particularly cold Saturday morning
CYC's first open event of 2021 took place on a particularly cold Saturday morning. The Northerly wind was biting as the 18 competitor boats arrived at the club.
by Mark Green
Posted 11 Apr 13:43 BST
Springformation, Advice, and Must Haves
Springformation, Advice, and Must Haves
Get your layers right with Rooster
If you're anything like us you're making the most of every day you can get out on the water. As more of us head out to enjoy some of the very best of what nature has to offer, we need to make sure we're keeping respectful and as safe as possible.
by Rooster
Posted 11 Apr 12:00 BST
Rolex Fastnet challenge to fundraise for care home
Rolex Fastnet challenge to fundraise for care home
Jonathan Moon will be raising money for St Cross Grange in Winchester
Jonathan Moon, a Hampshire resident, is due to take part in the Rolex Fastnet Yacht Race Challenge, a 700-mile offshore race, to raise money for St Cross Grange care home in Winchester where his dad currently resides.
by Jonathan Moon
Posted 11 Apr 11:16 BST
SailFest Newcastle overall
SailFest Newcastle overall
Flying TP52 start sets for perfect finish
Newcastle Harbour has hosted sailing regattas for over 175 years, but never has it witnessed a sight more exciting or nail-biting than this - eight grand-prix TP52s planing across the line under spinnaker, fanned by 25 knots of wild, wild sou-westerly.
by Mark Rothfield
Posted 11 Apr 10:27 BST
UK Flying Fifteen tribute to HRH Prince Philip
UK Flying Fifteen tribute to HRH Prince Philip
The Duke of Edinburgh regularly sailed Coweslip with Uffa Fox
By now many will have read and seen the sad news that HRH Prince Philip has died – much will be written about his significant contribution to many walks of life whether science, industry, commerce, environment, sport, and family.
by Tim O'Brien, UKFFA President
Posted 11 Apr 07:50 BST
RORC Spring Series Race 2
RORC Spring Series Race 2
Dawn Treader and Gentoo triumph
The Royal Ocean Racing Club's Spring Series continued on Saturday 10th of April with the second race of the series.
by Louay Habib
Posted 11 Apr 07:14 BST
Charleston Race Week day 2
Charleston Race Week day 2
Moving day shakes up standings in some classes
It was moving day at Charleston Race Week and many teams took that mandate to heart. There was a shakeup of the standings within several classes as certain boats many opening day leaders were overtaken.
by Bill Wagner
Posted 11 Apr 06:34 BST
A new American crew set for the Globe40
A new American crew set for the Globe40
With two other American projects also in the pipeline
Following on from Joe Harris - Gryphon Solo 2 - whose track record includes a first circumnavigation of the globe in 2016, another top-flight American crew has now joined the Globe40 ranks.
by Manfred Ramspacher
Posted 10 Apr 18:09 BST
SailFest Newcastle day 1
SailFest Newcastle day 1
Ichi Ban on top as TP52s go toe-to-toe
It was a rare sight indeed to see eight top-flight TP52s going toe-to-toe on a start line, but ultimately a familiar name topped the IRC leader board on Day 1 of the TP52 Gold Cup at Newcastle SailFest Regatta.
by Mark Rothfield
Posted 10 Apr 14:45 BST
Get ready for Spring Adventures with Henri-Lloyd
Get ready for Spring Adventures with Henri-Lloyd
Wherever you sail, we have the products for your next adventure
Wherever you sail, we have the products for your next adventure. Shop now at Henri-Lloyd's new direct price.
by Henri-Lloyd
Posted 10 Apr 12:00 BST
New Tracing Sticker Program launching Summer 2021
New Tracing Sticker Program launching Summer 2021
Goal is to maintain beach safety and access for kitesurfers around the world
At its core, the Global Kitesports Association's main objective is to continually ensure that kitesurfing has safe practices through the development and implementation of equipment standards.
by Sensi Graves
Posted 10 Apr 11:42 BST
Stokes Bay Skiff Open Preview
Stokes Bay Skiff Open Preview
Musto Skiff, B14, RS700 and RS800 sailors will be "Totally Stoked"
Musto Skiff, B14, RS700 and RS800 sailors will be "Totally Stoked" to hear that the Stokes Bay skiff open is still going ahead for the 17th of April in a Covid-safe manner.
by Emma Pearson
Posted 10 Apr 09:32 BST
Charleston Race Week day 1
Charleston Race Week day 1
Off to rousing start with multiple races completed
Charleston Race Week 2021 got off to a rousing start on Thursday with organizers completing multiple races for all classes in moderate to medium conditions.
by Bill Wagner
Posted 10 Apr 07:46 BST
Camperdown Mitre 10 Bullen Merri Easter Weekend
Camperdown Mitre 10 Bullen Merri Easter Weekend
Fireballs revel in the conditions on Lake Bullen Merri
Wow - what a weekend! With warm weather and wind predicted the entrants to the 2021 Bullen Merri Easter regatta all arrived early and the camp ground was almost full for Thursday night.
by Chris Payne
Posted 10 Apr 06:10 BST
Nova Scotia to host 49er,49erFX, & Nacra 17 Worlds
Nova Scotia to host 49er,49erFX, & Nacra 17 Worlds
The world's best sailors from over 35 countries will visit Canada in 2022
Nova Scotia will host a 400-strong field of the world's best sailors from over 35 countries when the World Championships for three Olympic classes, the 49er, 49erFX and Nacra 17, kick off in September 2022.
by 49er & Nacra 17 Sailing
Posted 9 Apr 15:49 BST
Scaramouche Sailing Trust back racing & training
Scaramouche Sailing Trust back racing & training
Two day trips from London with overnight stays still not permitted
Easter Weekend saw the long-awaited return to sailing for the Scaramouche Sailing Trust. With overnight stays still not permitted there were several logistical hurdles to overcome, and two day trips from London were made on the 2nd and 4th of April.
by Scaramouche Sailing Trust
Posted 9 Apr 15:31 BST
Finn Open Europeans at Vilamoura, Portugal preview
Finn Open Europeans at Vilamoura, Portugal preview
Beginning of the end of the road to Tokyo
The 2021 Open and U23 Finn European Championship opens in sunny Vilamoura, Portugal, this weekend with a fleet of around 50 sailors from 28 nations entered.
by Robert Deaves
Posted 9 Apr 15:23 BST
RCIYC Commodore's Cup & Cook Salver
RCIYC Commodore's Cup & Cook Salver
Round the Island Race in Jersey rather than race to St Malo due to current restrictions
From time immemorial, the Royal Channel Islands Yacht Club's cruiser racing season has opened on Good Friday 2nd April with the Commodore's Cup & Cook Salver race to St Malo. Consequent upon the absolute lockdown, last year, there was no race.
by Bill Harris
Posted 9 Apr 15:10 BST
Medway Yacht Club Keelboat Regatta preview
Medway Yacht Club Keelboat Regatta preview
Planning a full sailing program for both one designs and cruisers
Medway Yacht Club in Rochester, Kent is pleased to be running its annual Keelboat Regatta over the late spring Bank Holiday (28th to 31st May) again in 2021 after reluctantly cancelling in 2020.
by Paul Smith
Posted 9 Apr 14:38 BST
United States SailGP Team reveals Season 2 lineup
United States SailGP Team reveals Season 2 lineup
Spithill designs roster for current and future performance advantage
The United States SailGP Team revealed its complete SailGP Season 2 lineup today with the announcement of athletes Daniela Moroz, CJ Perez, and Paul Campbell-James to its roster in addition to its acquisition of Philippe Presti as head coach.
by U.S. SailGP Team
Posted 9 Apr 13:24 BST
RYA pays tribute to HRH The Duke of Edinburgh
RYA pays tribute to HRH The Duke of Edinburgh
Sailing community shares nation's sadness
The Royal Yachting Association (RYA) is deeply saddened by the loss of His Royal Highness The Duke of Edinburgh - former RYA President and RYA Honorary Member.
by Loretta Spridgeon, RYA
Posted 9 Apr 13:13 BST
The Sea is Calling for Richard Cruse
The Sea is Calling for Richard Cruse
Tall task for the Sailing Master aboard the world's largest tall ship Golden Horizon
As if his surname wasn't a clue, destiny has led Richard Cruse to becoming the first Sailing Master aboard the world's newest and largest tall ship, Golden Horizon, which will spectacularly grace the seas and oceans of the world from June 2021.
by The Cruise Village
Posted 9 Apr 12:00 BST
The John Westell Centenary pt.5
The John Westell Centenary pt.5
FiveOs, fast multi-hulls and faster cars!
This fifth and final programme in the series celebrating the centenary of John Westell kicks off with the 5o5, but now with John not so much as the designer but as the first volume builder of GRP FiveOs in the UK.
by Dougal Henshall
Posted 9 Apr 10:30 BST
RS400 Demo Boat 2021 plan
RS400 Demo Boat 2021 plan
A great way to try RS400 sailing
The demo boat is funded by the RS Class Association with support having been generously received from Rain & Sun, RS Sailing and West Country Boat Repairs this year too. It's a great way to try RS400 sailing and see if the RS400 is the right boat for you.
by Sally Campbell
Posted 9 Apr 09:51 BST
MORFRAC and 3D Printing
MORFRAC and 3D Printing
A success story, investigated by upffront.com
In recent years, 3D printing has revolutionised manufacturing processes. Expiring patents have caused 3D printing costs to plunge and quality to soar, granting opportunities for small-scale manufacturers to experiment - and excel - with 3D printing.
by Phil Anniss
Posted 9 Apr 09:00 BST
Felixstowe Ferry News Chronicle Trophy Race
Felixstowe Ferry News Chronicle Trophy Race
The traditional all in start for the trophy series opening salvo
The opening salvo of the Felixstowe Ferry Sailing Club Trophy series for 2021 got under way with the traditional all in start for the News Chronicle trophy.
by Simon Scammell
Posted 9 Apr 07:48 BST
RORC Spring Series Race 2 preview
RORC Spring Series Race 2 preview
Racing continues this weekend as teams get back to racing
The Royal Ocean Racing Club Spring Series continues this weekend with Race 2 of the three-race series, designed to get teams back racing for the 2021 RORC Season.
by Louay Habib
Posted 9 Apr 07:34 BST
Mussanah Open Championship overall
Mussanah Open Championship overall
Olympic dream comes true for winners after frantic final day on the water
The Mussanah Open Championship, organised by Oman Sail, came to a close after six days of exhilarating action on the water across five classes.
by Oman Sail
Posted 8 Apr 19:37 BST
Bainbridge Staunton Blaster Easter weekend
Bainbridge Staunton Blaster Easter weekend
40+ boats on the water racing on Sunday & Monday
Thank you to all our members who joined us for the Bainbridge Staunton Blaster over the Easter Weekend, with racing on both the Sunday and Monday. More than 40 boats took to the water ensuring keen competition across the fleet.
by Ann Nugent
Posted 8 Apr 15:49 BST
Positive confirmation on VAT interpretation
Positive confirmation on VAT interpretation
Clarification for recreational boaters and companies as marine bodies collaborate
Following the UK's withdrawal from the EU, there have been many questions which have caused confusion and uncertainty for the leisure marine sector both in the UK and in the EU27.
by Emma Cotton
Posted 8 Apr 15:36 BST
Flying Fifteen World & Australian Champs postponed
Flying Fifteen World & Australian Champs postponed
The event will remain in the same format as the proposed 2022 event
The event will be sailed out of Fremantle Sailing Club ("FSC") with Royal Freshwater Bay Yacht Club ("RFBYC") being the Organising Authority. South of Perth Yacht Club ("SoPYC) is also supporting the regattas.
by Jonny Fullerton
Posted 8 Apr 12:40 BST
Latest addition to Solent Sunbeam classic fleet
Latest addition to Solent Sunbeam classic fleet
Love at first sight for Adrian and Nikki Edwards
The 98 year old historic Solent Sunbeam class welcomed its newest addition to the fleet with the launch of a new boat at Itchenor on 30th March 2021.
by Sarah Johnson
Posted 8 Apr 10:44 BST
RS200s at the Waldringfield Easter Egg
RS200s at the Waldringfield Easter Egg
A cracking turnout of seventeen RS200s, all from the local club
With the ease in lockdown restrictions coming in to play, Waldringfield SC were able to run their annual Easter Egg event over Good Friday and Easter Saturday. A cracking turnout of seventeen RS200s took part, all WSC boats.
by Andrew Nunn
Posted 8 Apr 09:52 BST
Bob Holmes, a truly great champion
Bob Holmes, a truly great champion
Five times JJ Giltinan world champion and five times Australian champion
The recent death of Robert Joseph (Bob) Holmes was the passing of one of the truly great Australian 18ft Skiff champions. Bob was five times JJ Giltinan world champion and five times Australian champion over a ten year career in the class.
by Frank Quealey
Posted 8 Apr 06:27 BST
Australia SailGP Team - Season Two
Australia SailGP Team - Season Two
Tom Slingsby reveals his Australian team and female athletes to join the crew in SailGP season 2
Olympic Gold Medallist and defending SailGP Champion Tom Slingsby revealed his team line up set to defend Australia's Championship title in SailGP Season 2.
by Australia SailGP Team
Posted 8 Apr 01:07 BST
Mussanah Open Championship day 5
Mussanah Open Championship day 5
Tension high with Olympic qualification within touching distance
The penultimate day of racing at the Mussanah Open Championship ended in dramatic fashion as sailors across five classes pushed themselves to the limits to end the day in contention for honours tomorrow.
by Oman Sail
Posted 7 Apr 20:30 BST
Pep Costa and Will Harris start Sardhina Cup
Pep Costa and Will Harris start Sardhina Cup
On Cybele Vacations-Team Play to Be
Taking on his first ever race in the Figaro Beneteau class over the coming days, 21 year old Barcelona skipper Pip Costa has partnered with the experienced British Will Harris, 26, as co-skipper for the Sardinha Cup
by Andi Robertson
Posted 7 Apr 18:26 BST
Dockwa partnership launches savvy navvy into USA
Marine navigation company savvy navvy has announced a new partnership with Dockwa, a marina reservation app and boater relationship platform.
Can You Feel It?
Well? Can you? The Jacksons certainly did back in 1980 with this single from their Triumph album. Some of the names that went into included the exceptionally talented, and most sought after Greg Phillinganes on ivories, and then one Venetta Fields.
Springformation, Advice, and Must Haves
If you're anything like us you're making the most of every day you can get out on the water. As more of us head out to enjoy some of the very best of what nature has to offer, we need to make sure we're keeping respectful and as safe as possible.
The John Westell Centenary pt.5
This fifth and final programme in the series celebrating the centenary of John Westell kicks off with the 5o5, but now with John not so much as the designer but as the first volume builder of GRP FiveOs in the UK.
UK Flying Fifteen tribute to HRH Prince Philip
By now many will have read and seen the sad news that HRH Prince Philip has died – much will be written about his significant contribution to many walks of life whether science, industry, commerce, environment, sport, and family.
Explore. Dream. Discover.
The Easter weekend was a time to get on the water around the globe for many. Lockdown restrictions in the UK have eased somewhat, allowing the return of grassroots sports, and the fine weather resulted in sailors heading to their local clubs.
Get ready for Spring Adventures with Henri-Lloyd
Wherever you sail, we have the products for your next adventure. Shop now at Henri-Lloyd's new direct price.
AI AC36.5 v1.0
The America's Cup is taking the next logical step in its evolution, with the move from the physical to the virtual world. For continuity, the AC75 rule will be retained, with a few modifications, for what will be known as the 'AI AC36.5 v1.0'.
RYA pays tribute to HRH The Duke of Edinburgh
The Royal Yachting Association (RYA) is deeply saddened by the loss of His Royal Highness The Duke of Edinburgh - former RYA President and RYA Honorary Member.
America's Cup: Two feet
It can be a unit of measurement. Also the very extremities you use for balance when standing up. Then on March 5 this year, we saw that they can even belong to an avatar assisting you and your cause via reinforcement learning.
The Sea is Calling for Richard Cruse
As if his surname wasn't a clue, destiny has led Richard Cruse to becoming the first Sailing Master aboard the world's newest and largest tall ship, Golden Horizon, which will spectacularly grace the seas and oceans of the world from June 2021.
A game for billionaires
One of my favourite Simpsons episodes, from 1992, is where Homer creates a 'Wonder Bat' from a fallen tree branch, leading to a revival of the Springfield nuclear plant softball team's team fortunes.
MORFRAC and 3D Printing
In recent years, 3D printing has revolutionised manufacturing processes. Expiring patents have caused 3D printing costs to plunge and quality to soar, granting opportunities for small-scale manufacturers to experiment - and excel - with 3D printing.
America's Cup: Sliding Doors
If the 2021 America's Cup proves one thing, it's that design and innovation reigns supreme. It would be easy to focus on large catamarans, even bigger monohulls, perhaps even seeing the Kiwis start foiling the AC72 cats, or their cyclors of Bermuda.
Positive confirmation on VAT interpretation
Following the UK's withdrawal from the EU, there have been many questions which have caused confusion and uncertainty for the leisure marine sector both in the UK and in the EU27.
Whispering Jack
Unabashedly, this title does wholeheartedly refer to the Aussie singing icon, John Farnham. Not that our subject does in any way whatsoever warble in the same category.