Les Voiles de Saint-Tropez Day 1 Les Voiles de Saint-Tropez Day 1 40 gleaming Maxi Yachts kicked off today's action Les Voiles 2023 hits the racetrack! 40 gleaming Maxi Yachts kicked off today's action in a gulf bathed in sunshine reminiscent of the height of the summer in southern France. With it came close-contact racing, tactics and strategy too. by Maguelonne Turcat Posted 1 Oct 20:40 BST The Ancasta End of Summer Show in Hamble The Ancasta End of Summer Show in Hamble View Beneteau Sail, Beneteau Power, Bluegame, Lagoon Catamarans, Scorpion RIBs and Protector Boats Missed the Southampton Boat Show? Here is another opportunity to view our sail and power boats at The Ancasta End of Summer Show in Hamble. by Ancasta Posted 1 Oct 20:00 BST Steering the Course returns Steering the Course returns With a focus on empowering female coaches in sailing The second Steering the Course global women's sailing festival of 2023 officially gets under way on Friday 29 September as sailing clubs, Member National Authorities and volunteers around the world showcase the range of opportunities within the sport. by World Sailing Posted 1 Oct 14:37 BST Whitbread Round the World Race 85-86 Official Film Whitbread Round the World Race 85-86 Official Film Lionel Péan skippered L'esprit d'équipe to victory over 14 other teams The latest in the series of historical re-uploads... The 1985-86 Whitbread Round the World Race. Lionel Péan skippered L'esprit d'équipe to victory over 14 other teams, marking the first time a French team would win the race. by The Ocean Race Posted 1 Oct 12:00 BST Arkea Ultim Challenge Brest: 100 days to go Arkea Ultim Challenge Brest: 100 days to go Preparations are stepping up all the time for the competitors On January 7, qualified sailors will attempt a challenge which has not yet been achieved in the world of sailing: a solo round-the-world race on a giant Ultim multihull. by Arkea Ultim Challenge Posted 1 Oct 11:41 BST Bart's Bash 2023: The Andrew Simpson Centres Bart's Bash 2023: The Andrew Simpson Centres The Andrew Simpson Foundation's not-for-profit watersports centres Extremely proud to host Bart's Bash at the Andrew Simpson Centres (ASC's), the Andrew Simpson Foundation's not-for-profit watersports centres. by The Bart's Bash Team Posted 1 Oct 10:53 BST Clipper Race 2: Hundred Years Cup - Day 15 Clipper Race 2: Hundred Years Cup - Day 15 Insight into the conditions ahead for the fleet as the teams head towards the Equator Deputy Race Director, Dale Smyth, gives us his insight into the conditions ahead for the fleet as the teams head towards the Equator. by Clipper Round the World Race Posted 1 Oct 07:35 BST The Kitchen Maker 18ft Skiff Racing Team The Kitchen Maker 18ft Skiff Racing Team The sponsoring partnership continues, lining up for its 13th consecutive season The Australian 18 Footers League is always aware of the need to develop a good relationship with its sponsorship partners, so it's no surprise that The Kitchen Maker will be lining up for its 13th consecutive season. by Frank Quealey Posted 1 Oct 02:49 BST Noble Marine Allen RS100 Nationals Day 3 Noble Marine Allen RS100 Nationals Day 3 Back in the bay, the wind returned to the South, averaging 15 knots Preparations started with a hearty meal of home cooked food on Friday night for the Chew Team chez Smart, although after a short term illness struck 2 of the diners there was a suspicion that Smart was trying to take out the Chew boats ahead of him. by David Smart Posted 30 Sep 20:44 BST The Village des Voiles starts Sunday The Village des Voiles starts Sunday One of the world's largest Maxi Yacht meets 40 Maxi Yachts, jewels of both elegance and technology, are hitting the racetrack and the outright winner of the International Maxi Association's Mediterranean Maxi Inshore Challenge will be crowned this coming Friday. by Maguelonne Turcat Posted 30 Sep 19:45 BST Les Voiles de Saint-Tropez 2023 starts tomorrow Les Voiles de Saint-Tropez 2023 starts tomorrow Maxis prepare for their Mediterranean inshore grand finale One of the most anticipated maxi events of the season, Les Voiles de Saint-Tropez, sets sail tomorrow for the 39 boat modern maxi fleet. by James Boyd / International Maxi Association Posted 30 Sep 19:31 BST Mav Hooded Warmer Jacket: Warmth Redefined Mav Hooded Warmer Jacket: Warmth Redefined The perfect fusion of lightweight design and function from Henri-Lloyd Embrace the cold season with confidence and warmth. The Mav Hooded Warmer Jacket is the perfect fusion of lightweight design and function, ensuring you stay warm and protected from the elements. by Henri-Lloyd Posted 30 Sep 16:47 BST Meet 29er fleet - Ben O'shaunessy & Ethan Spain Meet 29er fleet - Ben O'shaunessy & Ethan Spain Chat with the 2023 Men's and Overall European Champions This week we meet 2023 Men's and Overall European Champions Ben O'shaunessy and Ethan Spain who sailed a spectacular regatta to take home the Gold medals and catapult themselves into the spotlight. by International 29er Class Posted 30 Sep 15:08 BST Merlin Rockets at Mumbles Merlin Rockets at Mumbles Windy forecast didn't deter 12 boats from crossing country lines for Craftinsure Silver Tiller event A windy forecast didn't deter 12 boats from crossing country lines to attend the Craftinsure Silver Tiller at Mumbles Yacht Club on the 23rd and 24th September for a brilliant event. by Anna Aylward Posted 30 Sep 14:57 BST They were our eyes and ears on board They were our eyes and ears on board The OBRs in the Azimut 48-Hours For Jimmy Horel, the Bay of Biscay in late September on the first section of the Défi Azimut 48-Hours, was a true baptism of fire. by Ed Gorman / IMOCA Globe Series Posted 30 Sep 13:05 BST Ibiza JoySail 2023 Day 3 Ibiza JoySail 2023 Day 3 Moat, Dark Horse, Aurelius and Svea lead Ibiza JoySail has crossed the halfway point with the second race both for the superyachts and the J Class, with the leaders of the four classes remaining unchanged. by Ibiza JoySail Posted 30 Sep 09:54 BST Noble Marine Allen RS100 Nationals Day 2 Noble Marine Allen RS100 Nationals Day 2 A very different day on the water compared to the opener A very different day for day 2 of the Noble Marine Allen RS100 Nationals. With the wind blowing more Westerly off the land at Torquay, we had flat water and big variances in wind strength. by James Ross Posted 30 Sep 06:39 BST Double departure for Global Solo Challenge Double departure for Global Solo Challenge Robein and Delamare will set sail on September 30th This Saturday, Marina Coruña will see the departure of two French skippers: Louis Robein and Philippe Delamare. Louis Robein was set to sail aboard his X-37 'Le Souffle de le Mer III' on his assigned departure on the 23rd, based on his boat's performance. by Margherita Pelaschier / Global Solo Challenge Posted 29 Sep 20:07 BST 5.5 Metre World Championship at Porto Cervo overal 5.5 Metre World Championship at Porto Cervo overal Aspire lift the world title after tense final day Aspire (POL 17, Mateusz Kusznierewicz, Przemyslaw Gacek, Edward Wright) has won the 2023 5.5 Metre World Championship at the Yacht Club Costa Smeralda, Porto Cervo, Sardinia, after a tense final day on the water in light winds with just one race possible. by Robert Deaves Posted 29 Sep 20:01 BST Introducing the Rooster 35L Waterproof Backpack Introducing the Rooster 35L Waterproof Backpack Meet your new favourite bag perfect for every day and on the go Meet your new favourite bag perfect for every day and on the go. Keep your gear safe, dry and organised without compromising style. Roll top with two way closure, 35 litres of capacity and fully waterproof. by Rooster Posted 29 Sep 19:16 BST Pen Duick VI first across equator Pen Duick VI first across equator In the McIntyre Ocean Globe Yacht Race Skipper Marie Tabarly and her determined Pen Duick VI crew were first to cross the doldrums, reach the South Easterly Trades and yesterday morning first to cross the equator. She is now 337 nm ahead of their closest rivals Spirit of Helsinki. by Ocean Globe Race Posted 29 Sep 19:12 BST The Village des Voiles relocates to the seawall The Village des Voiles relocates to the seawall A big surprise awaits regular visitors to Les Voiles de Tropez A big surprise awaits regular visitors to Les Voiles de Tropez. Indeed, the beating heart and the nerve centre of this major yachting regatta in France's Var region is switching locations to the iconic Jean Réveille jetty. by Maguelonne Turcat Posted 29 Sep 19:04 BST Abersoch Dragon Fleet Report 2023 Abersoch Dragon Fleet Report 2023 A great season despite the terrible weather during July and August! Well, what a great season we've had, despite the terrible weather during July and August! by Tim Saunders Posted 29 Sep 16:07 BST Building a Classe Mini for the future Building a Classe Mini for the future Plans to reduce environmental impact and make the series more accessible Classe Mini have announced plans to reduce their environmental impact and make the popular series more accessible by organising a new solo race for older boats. by Robin Clegg Posted 29 Sep 12:49 BST Ancasta opens exclusive End of Summer Boat Show Ancasta opens exclusive End of Summer Boat Show Taking place until the 31st October at MDL's Port Hamble Marina Ancasta International Boat Sales has opened its exclusive End of Summer Boat Show at MDL's Port Hamble Marina. by Ancasta Posted 29 Sep 11:44 BST Noble Marine Allen RS100 Nationals Day 1 Noble Marine Allen RS100 Nationals Day 1 Storm Agnes passes through to allow racing Luckily Storm Agnes had passed through by the time the RS100 fleet set sail for day 1 of the Noble Marine Allen RS100 National Championships, the penultimate fixture on the Rooster National Tour, but the wind was still blowing hard. by Jeremy Troughton Posted 29 Sep 11:28 BST Ibiza JoySail 2023 Day 2 Ibiza JoySail 2023 Day 2 Moat (Performance), Dark Horse (Cruising) and Aurelius (World Cruising), leaders With the entire fleet now gathered at Marina Ibiza, the superyachts competed in their first race in Ibiza, with Moat in Performance, Dark Horse in Performance Cruising, and Aurelius in World Cruising leading the pack on their first outing. by Ibiza JoySail Posted 29 Sep 11:02 BST Bartley SC ILCA Open Bartley SC ILCA Open Slicks, Intermediates, or full wets? Those who follow Formula 1 will be familiar with these tyre strategy calls in races where rain is predicted or has started to fall. Those who get it right clean up the trophies, those who don't, find themselves falling quickly down the order. by Simon Hardiman Posted 29 Sep 08:52 BST Topper “Super South Traveller” at Poole Topper “Super South Traveller” at Poole South West, Southern and London & South East regions come together for a weekend of racing Each year sailors from the ITCA (GBR) regions of South West, Southern and London & South East come together for a weekend of racing and hopefully some fun ashore. by Sean Semmens & Roger Cerrato Posted 29 Sep 07:43 BST GP14 Inlands at Frensham Pond GP14 Inlands at Frensham Pond 24 boats from all over the UK and a guest entrant from Sweden With their first major GP14 championship since 1957 Frensham were keen to put on a show and the weather forecast played ball promising light to medium winds on Saturday strengthening overnight to make Sunday more spicy. by David Innes and Neil & Cath Holden Posted 29 Sep 07:25 BST Solo Northern Championship at Leigh & Lowton Solo Northern Championship at Leigh & Lowton A well supported event with 28 boats, including 20 visitors The Solo Northern Area Championship took place over the weekend of 23rd & 24th September 2023 and was well supported by 28 boats including 20 visitors. The event was held alongside a Laser one day open and an Enterprise weekend open. by Innes Armstrong Posted 29 Sep 07:12 BST International Etchells Class UK Nationals International Etchells Class UK Nationals Three days of glamour racing for the 17 teams Three days of glamour racing with 17 boats for the UK National Championship organised by the Royal Yacht Squadron with Rupert Erskin-Crum as PRO. by Jan Ford Posted 29 Sep 07:04 BST Squib class at the Waldringfield Cartoon Trophy Squib class at the Waldringfield Cartoon Trophy Six local boats welcomed two visitors for the racing The Waldringfield Cartoon Trophies open meeting finishes off the summer season for several classes including the Squib. Six local boats welcomed two visitors who, as ever, showed us their transoms. by Ricky East Posted 29 Sep 06:52 BST World's Best Master Sailors set to compete World's Best Master Sailors set to compete At 2023 International Masters Regatta in San Diego The 41st running of the International Masters Regatta returns to San Diego YC October 20-22, 2023. This year's slate of twelve competitors brings together a truly international cast of Master skippers from Canada, Germany, Mexico, and the United States. by Casey Coffin Posted 28 Sep 22:40 BST 5.5 Metre World Championship at Porto Cervo Day 4 5.5 Metre World Championship at Porto Cervo Day 4 Aspire and Artemis slug it out Aspire and Artemis extended on the fleet with a race win apiece on the penultimate day of the 2023 5.5 Metre World Championship at the Yacht Club Costa Smeralda, Porto Cervo, Sardinia. by Robert Deaves Posted 28 Sep 19:19 BST Les Voiles de Saint-Tropez begins tomorrow Les Voiles de Saint-Tropez begins tomorrow Brimming with new features in celebration of the 25th edition Brimming with new features in celebration of the 25th edition of Les Voiles de Saint Tropez, festivities will kick off tomorrow, Friday 29 September, and draw to a close late afternoon on Sunday 8 October. by Maguelonne Turcat Posted 28 Sep 17:09 BST Medway Yacht Club Commodores Day 2023 Medway Yacht Club Commodores Day 2023 A popular day in the calendar with many shoreside and waterborne events A popular day in the MYC calendar and this year did not disappoint with many members joining the shoreside and waterborne events. by Medway Yacht Club Posted 28 Sep 16:05 BST GKA Kite-Surf World Cup Dakhla 2023 Grand Finale GKA Kite-Surf World Cup Dakhla 2023 Grand Finale Winners crowned in Dakhla to cap epic event Brazil's Pedro Matos landed his first event victory at the GKA Kite-Surf World Cup Dakhla, Morocco, after a tense final that he won by the finest of margins at dusk. by Ian MacKinnon Posted 28 Sep 15:51 BST Marine Resources latest jobs Marine Resources latest jobs Discover the latest career paths in the industry In this exciting new season of change, we're exploring the latest job openings out there! Check out this edition of our newsletter for a variety of opportunities in Design, Engineering, and Technical fields. by Marine Resources Posted 28 Sep 14:30 BST 420 Welsh Championship at Plas Heli 420 Welsh Championship at Plas Heli A range of different junior and youth boats take part in Pwllheli The 420 Welsh Championship took place at Plas Heli (Pwllheli Sailing Club) with a range of different junior and youth boats taking part. There were 12 420 entries, and the event was made up of five races on the Saturday and no races on the Sunday. by Sabine Potter Posted 28 Sep 14:10 BST RS21 Worlds 2023 at Porto Rotondo, Sardinia Day 1 RS21 Worlds 2023 at Porto Rotondo, Sardinia Day 1 Record-breaking attendance at the event with 55 boats from 12 countries The biggest event of the RS21 Calendar has begun in the stunning surrounds of Porto Rotondo in Sardinia, Italy. The RS21 World Championship 2023 is the second edition of the International Class Association's Worlds. by Rebecca Foot Posted 28 Sep 13:58 BST IRC proposal to rate number of headsails from 2024 IRC proposal to rate number of headsails from 2024 A major rule change for 2024 seeks to ensure fair competition The globally popular IRC international rating system issues certificates for a huge variety of boat designs and its development always looks at how the rating calculation across this diverse fleet might be improved. by RORC Rating Office Posted 28 Sep 13:53 BST Conclusion of #rockupandrace series Conclusion of #rockupandrace series Teams get set for British Keelboat League final at Royal Southern YC A stellar line-up of a dozen teams is getting set to compete in the British Keelboat League final for the chance to represent their club in Europe. by British Keelboat League Posted 28 Sep 13:05 BST Premium Ropes range - which rope to choose? Premium Ropes range - which rope to choose? Product lines, materials, and characteristics of rope vary to cater for specific needs When it comes to sailing, the choice of ropes can make all the difference in your performance on the water. Whether you're a cruiser or a competitive racer, having the right running rigging lines can greatly enhance your sailing experience. by Anna Zyk Posted 28 Sep 12:00 BST Six more Paris 2024 sailing places claimed Six more Paris 2024 sailing places claimed Singapore, Malaysia, China, Hong Kong and Thailand secure slots during the 19th Asian Games The sailing competition at the 19th Asian Games in Hangzhou saw six more places claimed for the Paris 2024 Olympic Games. by World Sailing Posted 28 Sep 10:58 BST International Moth UK Nationals at Plymouth International Moth UK Nationals at Plymouth Dominant performance by Simon Hiscocks on the Sound to retain the title The wind gods have not been kind to the Moth Fleet through the Summer of 2023 with a disappointing home Worlds due to lack of wind and numerous other events suffering the variability of the British weather. by Jason Belben Posted 28 Sep 10:24 BST Scorpion Inlands at Draycote Scorpion Inlands at Draycote Your author hopes to start winning soon, and escape report writing It would seem that I have once again landed myself the role of report writer (you'll all be sick of hearing from me this year) - we really need to sort ourselves out and start winning to avoid this... by John Tailby Posted 28 Sep 09:53 BST Exploring Cam Cleats Part 1 Exploring Cam Cleats Part 1 Understanding Cam Cleats with Allen In this four-part series posted over the next four weeks, we will delve into the world of cam cleats, explore the accessories that complement their functionality, and discover the myriad of applications across different sailing scenarios. by Allen Posted 28 Sep 08:30 BST