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Medallia takes Line Honours
In the Sevenstar Round Britain & Ireland Race
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John Curnow's deep immersion into the SSL Gold Cup
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Frantic drama as last race needs course change
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Entries open for 41st Hamble Winter Series
Entries open for 41st Hamble Winter Series
To add to the fun the recently-formed GP Zero Class will be there too
Entries are now open for the 41st Hamble Winter Series. The series and its associated events, organised by the Hamble River Sailing Club, will run from Saturday 1st October through to Sunday 29th November 2022.
by Trevor Pountain
Posted 18 Aug 14:21 BST
RS Elite Regatta at Chichester day 1
RS Elite Regatta at Chichester day 1
Shaken not Stirred in the lead after first races during local Race Week
Colin Smith, helming Shaken not Stirred, RS Elite 7, was the overnight leader after the first day of the RS Elite event in Chichester Harbour Race Week. Essentially a regatta within a regatta, the RS Elite event is held in Bracklesham Bay.
by Alasdair McLeod
Posted 18 Aug 12:54 BST
Golden Globe Race ready to go
Golden Globe Race ready to go
Village opens in Les Sables d'Olonne on Saturday 20th August
With the finish of the SITraN Challenge from Gijon to Le Sables D'Olonne, the GGR Fleet is assembled for the first time on the Golden Globe Race dock, gearing up for the village opening in three days.
by Don McIntyre
Posted 18 Aug 12:34 BST
Sevenstar Round Britain & Ireland Race day 12
Sevenstar Round Britain & Ireland Race day 12
Medallia takes Line Honours
IMOCA Medallia, skippered by Pip Hare, took Line Honours in the Sevenstar Round Britain & Ireland Race in an elapsed time of 10 days 13 hours 23 minutes and 22 seconds.
by Louay Habib
Posted 18 Aug 12:03 BST
Half Ton Classics Cup in Cowes races 5 & 6
Half Ton Classics Cup in Cowes races 5 & 6
Double winners on Wednesday
Exactly at the scheduled time, the RORC's race committee fired the gun, yesterday, for the fifth race of the Fast Lines Half Ton Cup in Cowes. The weather conditions remained rather undefined, with light winds and thunderstorm threats.
by Pit de Jonge
Posted 18 Aug 11:57 BST
Alan Roberts leads British La Solitaire hopes
Alan Roberts leads British La Solitaire hopes
Setting out on his 9th challenge on Sunday
Setting out on his 9th challenge Alan Roberts is the top hope of 3 British solo sailors who start 53rd edition of La Solitaire du Figaro on Sunday off Saint Michel Chef Chef, a pretty seaside town on the south side of Loire estuary opposite Saint Nazaire.
by La Solitaire du Figaro
Posted 18 Aug 11:40 BST
SailGP: Two skippers query Swiss helm move
SailGP: Two skippers query Swiss helm move
Two top skippers have queried the wisdom of moving Swiss coach Nathan Outteridge onto the helm
Two top skippers have queried the wisdom of moving coach Nathan Outteridge into the helmsman's role aboard Switzerland SailGP for the upcoming event in Copenhagen. Jimmy Spithill and Phil Robertson were critical of the move at today's Media Conference.
by SailGP edited by Sail-World NZ
Posted 18 Aug 10:52 BST
Racing in the Fireball Irish Nationals start today
Racing in the Fireball Irish Nationals start today
A noon start at Lough Derg for the Pre-Worlds event
This morning in Lough Derg we have grey skies and low cloud on the County Clare side of the water. A briefing is scheduled for 10:30 from Race Officer Con Murphy (IRO) who arrived on site this morning.
by Cormac Bradley
Posted 18 Aug 10:23 BST
F-18 Raid World Championship 2022 day 1
F-18 Raid World Championship 2022 day 1
What a wonderful Wednesday at Saltsjöbaden, Sweden
A day of sun, fair winds, warm waves and hard rocks. In the morning the waters outside KSSS harbour in Saltsjöbaden looked smooth and shiny like a polished hood of car, the sun trickled through a light mist and warm and humid air felt like a Turkish bath.
by KSSS Club
Posted 18 Aug 09:51 BST
SailGP new sponsorship with KPMG Australia
SailGP new sponsorship with KPMG Australia
Title partner of the Australia Sail Grand Prix | Sydney
SailGP has announced a new sponsorship with KPMG Australia, which sees the leading professional service firm become the Title Partner of the KPMG Australia Sail Grand Prix I Sydney, in a multi-season deal.
by Olivia Hogan
Posted 18 Aug 07:00 BST
Aspire wins 5.5 Metre Swiss Open at Brunnen
Aspire wins 5.5 Metre Swiss Open at Brunnen
After Ali Baba fight back on Wednesday
Aspire (POL 17, Mateusz Kusznierewicz, Przemyslaw Gacek, Edward Wright) has won the 5.5 Metre Swiss Open at Brunnen on Lake Lucerne, hosted by Regattaverein Brunnen, on Wednesday.
by Robert Deaves
Posted 18 Aug 06:56 BST
2022 ILCA 4 Youth Worlds at Vilamoura day 3
2022 ILCA 4 Youth Worlds at Vilamoura day 3
Another day of excellent sailing conditions for all six fleets
Two races were completed on Wednesday at the 2022 ILCA 4 Youth World Championships, hosted by Vilamoura Sailing. Another day of excellent sailing conditions, the sea breeze held 12-16 knots for all six fleets to successfully get off their races.
by Katie Olsen
Posted 18 Aug 06:34 BST
SailGP: Kiwis first to top both podiums
SailGP: Kiwis first to top both podiums
NZ has become the first team to win both podiums after winning the Impact league in Plymouth
New Zealand has become the first team to win both podiums at an event after topping the Impact League leaderboard at the Great Britain Sail Grand Prix.
by Miranda Blazeby, SailGP
Posted 18 Aug 02:35 BST
SailGP 'Racing on the Edge' : Season 3 Episode 3/2
SailGP 'Racing on the Edge' : Season 3 Episode 3/2
Part 2 of the SailGP's insider view of the professional sailing league explores the NZSailGP team
Part 2 of the SailGP's insider view of the professional sailing league explores the New Zealand SailGP Team's dynamic, especially that of co-CEOs Pete Burling and Blair Tuke, and the team starts to see the fruits of its labour.
by SailGP
Posted 18 Aug 01:58 BST
B14 Invitational and TT at Weston Sailing Club
B14 Invitational and TT at Weston Sailing Club
Friendly help, and a new format to lure sailors out of Covid hibernation
Prior to this event the class association undertook a Facebook survey to better understand the priorities for competitors and association members. Based on some of the feedback we were keen to make this event attractive.
by Crispin Taylor & Guy Harrill
Posted 17 Aug 19:43 BST
Norbert Sedlacek Koch makes a U-turn
Norbert Sedlacek Koch makes a U-turn
Innovation Yachts Open60AAL has hit an unidentified floating object
The second night at sea was already quite intense. Skipper Norbert Sedlcek Koch had to tack against 40 knots of wind through a rocky sea.
by Innovation Yachts
Posted 17 Aug 19:22 BST
Lapwing Championship at Aldeburgh
Lapwing Championship at Aldeburgh
Ian Robson proved unstoppable, sailing single-handed
The Aldeburgh Lapwing dinghy is 75 years old this year. 77 boats have been built of which about 25 are still sailing. 12 boats sailed 4 races over the weekend of 13/14th August in near perfect conditions to contest the annual championship.
by Steve Liddell
Posted 17 Aug 17:02 BST
Sevenstar Round Britain & Ireland Race day 11
Sevenstar Round Britain & Ireland Race day 11
Four teams are still to round the lighthouse on the 61st Parallel
At 1000 BST on Day 11, sixteen teams have rounded Muckle Flugga and turned their bows south into the North Sea. Finally the majority of the fleet are enjoying fast downwind conditions.
by Louay Habib
Posted 17 Aug 16:23 BST
Miracle Nationals 2022 at Dabchicks preview
Miracle Nationals 2022 at Dabchicks preview
The class is looking forward to its first visit to the club in West Mersea
The Miracles are looking forward to their first visit to Dabchicks SC in West Mersea for their 2022 National Championships. During the 5 day event from 22nd - 26th August, the fleet will complete 10 races.
by Andrew Robinson
Posted 17 Aug 15:35 BST
2022 GP14 Worlds at Skerries day 3
2022 GP14 Worlds at Skerries day 3
A big day in a big sea as the breeze finally comes in
After two days with no racing, day three arrived and the fleet knew they were in for a busy day. The fleet launched early off the sand in the harbour into a northerly breeze that picked up and settled at 15-20 knots for race 1.
by Andy Johnston
Posted 17 Aug 10:39 BST
SailGP 'Racing on the Edge' : Season 3 Episode 3
SailGP 'Racing on the Edge' : Season 3 Episode 3
Cracking the F50 Code - Part 1
This episode of the behind-the-scenes docuseries in partnership with Rolex focuses on the New Zealand SailGP Team, who joined the league in Season 2 led by superstar duo Pete Burling and Blair Tuke, but have since struggled to perform.
by SailGP
Posted 17 Aug 07:17 BST
Marlin Spike Rum UK Snipe Nationals at Plymouth
Marlin Spike Rum UK Snipe Nationals at Plymouth
An event like no other the class has had in the past
The Mount Batten Watersports & Activity Centre were perfect hosts with Plymouth Youth Sailing running the racing side of things and doing so to a professional yet approachable manner.
by Sue Roberts
Posted 17 Aug 05:52 BST
America's Cup: Update on INEOS Team Britannia
America's Cup: Update on INEOS Team Britannia
The INEOS media crew caught up with Giles Scott on the team's preparations ahead of a move to Spain
The INEOS media crew caught up with Giles Scott, Senior Sailor, on how the team has been busy preparing to begin their Winter Training Camp in Palma later this year, sailing their AC40 Test Boat.
by INEOS Team Britannia Media
Posted 17 Aug 05:09 BST
2022 ILCA 4 Youth Worlds at Vilamoura day 2
2022 ILCA 4 Youth Worlds at Vilamoura day 2
Another day of beautiful sailing conditions in Portugal
Two races were completed on Tuesday at the 2022 ILCA 4 Youth World Championships, hosted by Vilamoura Sailing. With another day of beautiful sailing conditions, 12-19 knots of wind, the top sailors are separated by just a few points.
by Katie Olsen
Posted 17 Aug 05:01 BST
Mirabaud Yacht Racing Image award 2022 Jury
Mirabaud Yacht Racing Image award 2022 Jury
The international photo competition dedicated to competitive sailing
The international photo competition dedicated to competitive sailing presents its 2022 jury. Loïc Venance, Jonquil Hackenberg, David Graham, Meg Reilly (USA), Nicolas Mirabaud and Brice Lechevallier (SUI) will select the best sailing photos of the year.
by Mirabaud Yacht Racing Image
Posted 17 Aug 05:01 BST
SSL Gold Cup - life on board an SSL47
SSL Gold Cup - life on board an SSL47
So you think you're up to it? You might want to contemplate the following...
So you think you're up to it? OK. No problem. However, you might want to contemplate the following.
by John Curnow, Editor, Sail-World AUS
Posted 17 Aug 01:47 BST
2022 5.5 Metre Swiss Open Day 1
2022 5.5 Metre Swiss Open Day 1
Aspire returns to 5.5 Metre circuit to dominate opening day
The 5.5 Metre class is famous for going to nice venues, but no one was really prepared for how nice the first day of the 2022 Swiss Open turned out.
by Robert Deaves
Posted 16 Aug 23:42 BST
Dutch beat Argentina in last-gasp Garda victory
Dutch beat Argentina in last-gasp Garda victory
Act 4 of the Youth Foiling Gold Cup in Torbole, Lake Garda, was the closest competition yet seen
The Dutch team, Team DutchSail - Janssen de Jong mixed, rose to the pressure to win Act 4 of the 69F Youth Foiling Gold Cup 2022 in Torbole on Lake Garda.
by 69F Sailing
Posted 16 Aug 23:01 BST
America's Cup: Spying on the Spies in Barcelona
America's Cup: Spying on the Spies in Barcelona
Unique to the 37th America's Cup, is an ambitious joint reconnaissance programme
Unique to the 37th America's Cup, and set against this intense backdrop, is an ambitious joint reconnaissance programme, the brainchild of Emirates Team New Zealand's Chief Designer, Dan Bernasconi, and championed by Event CEO Grant Dalton.
by Magnus Wheatley, America's Cup Media
Posted 16 Aug 22:34 BST
RLymYC sailors win 29er National Championships
RLymYC sailors win 29er National Championships
Impressive results from Royal Lymington's boys and girls teams in Torbay
From Monday 9th to Saturday 13th August, youth sailors from Royal Lymington Yacht Club (RLymYC) competed in the 29er National Championships at the Royal Torbay Yacht Club.
by Tanya Baddeley
Posted 16 Aug 17:28 BST
American Magic partners with SHOCK-WBV
American Magic partners with SHOCK-WBV
Suspension seats and OMEGA seat inserts are on their way to the America's Cup team
SHOCK-WBV Ltd are proud to announce that the first batch suspension seats & OMEGA seat inserts are on their way to American Magic's base in Pensacola, USA where they will be fitted to the chase boat fleet and in operation later this month.
by Daniel Henderson
Posted 16 Aug 17:00 BST
Half Ton Classics Cup midweek update
Half Ton Classics Cup midweek update
King One (IRL) sets the tone at the first race
Even the Valhalla of sailing does not escape the gigantic windless heat bubble that overwhelms western Europe. Nevertheless, the RORC competition organization managed to put in an exciting series on the first day of the Fast Lines Half Ton Classics Cup.
by Pit de Jonge
Posted 16 Aug 14:32 BST
Noble Marine Rooster RS400 Nationals overall
Noble Marine Rooster RS400 Nationals overall
Frantic drama as last race needs course change just before deadline
Going into the final day of the national championships Christopher Eames and Rachel Tilley were sat in the hot seat, but with the prospect of the crucial eighth race bringing in the second discard meant a number of teams were still in with a shout.
by Jacob Ainsworth
Posted 16 Aug 13:41 BST
America's Cup: Ready, Steady, Build!
America's Cup: Ready, Steady, Build!
America's Cup teams take over after base allocations determined - construction commences
The final base allocations have been confirmed as Barcelona begins preparations for the 37th America's Cup and soon, the builders will move in as each team constructs their own base with a concentration on form, function and fan engagement.
by America's Cup Media
Posted 16 Aug 13:06 BST
Project Land Speed goes on 'temporary hold'
Project Land Speed goes on 'temporary hold'
Glenn Ashby gives an update from Lake Gairdner as Project Land Speed goes on "temporary hold"
A lot of the lake is now dry, but not all of it. What does it mean for Project Speed? Glenn gives an update from Lake Gairdner.
by Hamish Hooper/ETNZ
Posted 16 Aug 12:56 BST
Boating royalty on display at Uffa event
Boating royalty on display at Uffa event
Coweslip returns to its original home in Commodores House
In her heyday she was probably one of the most photographed boats in the world, though good looking as she is, it was her skipper who was the centre of attention.
by John Roberson
Posted 16 Aug 12:47 BST
Red Funnel Etchells Regatta at Cowes
Red Funnel Etchells Regatta at Cowes
15 boats turned out, including visitors from the USA and Australia
The Etchells class gathered for the 2022 Red Funnel regatta organised by RLYC. 15 boats turned out, including visitors from the USA and AUS, despite a forecast for light airs before an unstable sea breeze each afternoon.
by James Cunnison
Posted 16 Aug 12:29 BST
Harken Youth Match Racing Championship preview
Harken Youth Match Racing Championship preview
Four days of racing on Lower Pittwater (north of Sydney) for this World Sailing Grade 3 event
International Youth Match Racing is set to return to the waters of Lower Pittwater in Sydney's north, with host club and Organising Authority the RPAYC, now accepting applications for invitations, to the 2022 Harken Youth Match Racing Championship.
by RPAYC
Posted 16 Aug 11:57 BST
Wayfarer UK Nationals and Europeans preview
Wayfarer UK Nationals and Europeans preview
Visitors from Denmark and Ireland joining the mainland UK fleet at Arun
It's all stations go for the Wayfarer National and European Championships 2022 which start at Arun YC on Thursday 18th August and run through to Sunday 21st August with three races scheduled each day.
by Tim Townsend
Posted 16 Aug 11:27 BST
Junior sailors welcomed to the 2000 Nationals
Junior sailors welcomed to the 2000 Nationals
Rob Burridge's initiatives have been enormously successful in encouraging young sailors
Some welcoming words and a gift of a sailor's snood to all those Junior sailors taking part in the 2022 / 2000 Class National Championships at Castle Cove SC Weymouth this week, presented by Sailing Secretary Rob Burridge.
by Mark Foley
Posted 16 Aug 08:02 BST
Slow going for the Medway Marathon 2022
Slow going for the Medway Marathon 2022
The endurance race proves to be just that in light to negligible winds
The Medway Marathon, an event of the Great British Sailing Challenge 2022 was hosted by Medway Yacht Club at Upnor, and sailed on the tidal river and creeks of the lower River Medway on Saturday 6th August.
by Tim Townsend
Posted 16 Aug 07:24 BST
Kippford Week 2022 at Solway Yacht Club
Kippford Week 2022 at Solway Yacht Club
Sun, sea breezes inshore and close racing
After the busy Cadet Week at Solway Yacht Club, it was another early start for sailors in Kippford Week 2022. Unusually the sailing started on Tuesday, demanded by the tide times and as crews arrived at 8am, it was flat calm and windless.
by Ian Purkis
Posted 16 Aug 06:46 BST
2022 ILCA 4 Youth Worlds at Vilamoura day 1
2022 ILCA 4 Youth Worlds at Vilamoura day 1
An incredible start for the 426 helms taking part in Portugal
Two races were completed on Monday in each fleet at the 2022 ILCA 4 Youth World Championships, hosted by Vilamoura Sailing. All 426 boats launched efficiently in under 45 minutes for a smooth start to the day.
by Katie Olsen
Posted 16 Aug 06:13 BST
2022 GP14 Worlds update and more ones to watch
2022 GP14 Worlds update and more ones to watch
After a four year wait, another two days is tolerable... just!
e have waited four years for a GP14 Worlds, so another two days to get the first race is tolerable. Just!
by Andy Johnston
Posted 16 Aug 06:04 BST
Norbert Sedlacek Koch's record challenge begins
Norbert Sedlacek Koch's record challenge begins
The ANT ARCTIC LAB circumnavigation has begun
Norbert Sedlacek Koch has set sails to accomplish his ANT ARCTIC LAB record challenge, to sail around the world nonstop, without assistance through all five oceans including the most dangerous oceans on the planet: the Arctic Ocean and Southern Ocean.
by Innovation Yachts
Posted 15 Aug 23:25 BST
Enterprise Nationals runners and riders
Enterprise Nationals runners and riders
Some of the usual suspects are not attending, or may be out of practice
The 2022 Allen Enterprise Nationals will run 21st to 26th of August at Tenby Sailing Club. EA Commodore, Richard Pryke, gives us his view of the key runners and riders.
by Richard Pryke
Posted 15 Aug 22:13 BST
Zippy Zero makes land at the Menai Strait Regattas
Zippy Zero makes land at the Menai Strait Regattas
Salt and seagull decorations were accumulated, but victory made it sweet
Hello all from Zippy the D-Zero, reporting from Beaumaris, on the Island of Anglesey, North Wales.
by Zippy Zero
Posted 15 Aug 20:09 BST
Salcombe Gin Yacht Club Regatta
Salcombe Gin Yacht Club Regatta
Until you get that finishing bell, nothing is decided
Competitors, spectators, family and friends all gathered in Cliff House for the final and overall prize-giving marking the end to a very successful 2022 Salcombe Gin Yacht Club Regatta.
by John Burn
Posted 15 Aug 16:35 BST
The only polo you'll ever need
If you're only bringing one polo, make it the quick drying Mav Tech Polo. Its UV50 protective fabric makes it perfect for summer weather and comfortable enough for any kind of travel.
Unprecedented vision. Unparalleled objectives.
Having been afforded a week's worth of deep immersion into the SSL Gold Cup, many things have become evident.
NEW Summer Rooster Ts
Technical in fabric with quick drying and UV50+ properties, yet in appearance it looks and feels like a t-shirt that you can wear for everyday style.
Road trip!
After a few years of very localised living, travel is opening up, and as a family we've made our first proper road trip for a while, heading down the west coast of France for a camping holiday.
Casual and smart shirts for every occasion
A Musto shirt to suit your style. From 100% clean crisp cotton to something with a little more flex.
Something So Right
As early as the mid-1970s, worried articles were appearing in Yachts & Yachting magazine that highlighted the concerns that - after 20 years of unbroken growth - participation numbers hadn't just plateaued, but were already starting a downward trend.
Five top tips for sailing an RS Aero
In the RS community, we are passionate about helping others reach their full potential. This makes for fierce racing on the water and creates vibrant classes that keep inspiring sailors decades on.
Beginning a Winning
Could also have been winning from the beginning. Either way I was able to seriously consider all that it takes to get into yachting, and the very essence of the difference between being a participant, and taking home the silverware.
Marine Resources latest jobs
Did you know, 9.8 million employed Brits are actively job hunting each day? With so many fantastic job opportunities in the market, we don't blame you for keeping an eye out.
Through the eye of a needle
Saturday was a day which will live in the memories of many of the youth sailors at my home club of Keyhaven for a long time, for all the right reasons.
Which Service Kit for my Andersen Winch?
Andersen sailing winches have a strong record for service and support. However, after 60 years of product evolution, it can sometimes be difficult to keep track of which of their service kits is required for each of the winch models.
Looking for your next marine industry role?
The marine industry is brimming with opportunity at the moment, which means there has never been a better time to join or move on to new and exciting roles.
Everything you need to know about MMSI Numbers
Icom UK has put together an article in their website's knowledge base section, answering all the most common questions they receive from customers about MMSI (Maritime Mobile Service Identity) numbers.
Nice way to celebrate
When is 100 not 100? When it is actually 115. No matter. Any of it is cause enough for celebration. This all started when I was under hull #100 of the super-popular J/99 as she was being commissioned at the Royal Queensland Yacht Squadron in Brisbane.
Allen's Hatch Cover Bag
Looking for a place to stash your snacks, drinks bottle or even a few spare parts whilst out on the water? There's only so many things you can shove in the front of your PFD, so fitting a hatch cover bag will quickly maximise storage space on your dinghy.
Hyde Sails win XOD class at Cowes Classics Week
I chatted with Ben McGrane of Hyde Sails, who has just won the XOD class at Cowes Classics Week 2022. It was an all-star fleet with lots of previous Captain's Cup winners.