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LIVE VIDEO: Vendée Globe Live Finishes
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Vendée Globe line honours for Charlie Dalin
The clock now ticks for Herrmann and Bestaven
© Olivier Blanchet / Alea #VG2020
Nice touch: PATRIOT flies again
A 'Band-Aid' thank you from American Magic
© COR36 / Studio Borlenghi
8 Bells: Bob Fisher - Mr America's Cup
The larger-than-life yachtsman, journalist & author passes away
© Richard Gladwell
Best race of the PRADA Cup so far!
Nail-biting, agonising racing sets sailing fans hearts racing
© COR36 / Studio Borlenghi
Q&A with David 'Freddie' Carr
What it takes to sail the AC75 BRITANNIA
© Harry KH / INEOS TEAM UK
Line honours for Charlie Dalin in the Vendée Globe
Line honours for Charlie Dalin in the Vendée Globe
Apivia home, but either Boris Herrmann or Yannick Bestaven could still win
After an immaculately executed race, at 20h 35m 47s UTC this evening, 80 days 6hrs 15mins 47secs since the start on Sunday 8th November, French skipper Charlie Dalin emerged from a damp, misty Bay of Biscay to break the finish line of the Vendée Globe.
by Mark Jardine
Posted 27 Jan 21:19 GMT
Boris Herrmann in collision with fishing boat
Boris Herrmann in collision with fishing boat
Just 90 miles from the Vendée Globe finish line
At 1950hrs UTC this evening while racing in third place, some 90 miles from the Vendée Globe finish line off Les Sables d'Olonne, German skipper Boris Herrmann (SeaExplorer-Yacht Club de Monaco) came into collision with a fishing boat.
by Mark Jardine
Posted 27 Jan 20:55 GMT
Musto: Your Favourites
Musto: Your Favourites
Proud to showcase these products, because they've been endorsed by you
Customer feedback, good and bad, plays a huge part in forming our product strategy here at Musto. Our number one priority is delivering premium apparel that performs out in the field for you, no matter how the elements behave.
by Musto
Posted 27 Jan 18:30 GMT
Vendée Globe closest ever finish
Vendée Globe closest ever finish
The clock starts ticking when leader Dalin crosses the finish line
With less than 80 miles to the finish line of the Vendée Globe solo non-stop round the world race the leader Charlie Dalin (APIVIA) is expected to complete his race around 1800-1900hrs UTC.
by Vendée Globe
Posted 27 Jan 16:08 GMT
ILCA Buying Guide
ILCA Buying Guide
Entering into the ILCA class by Sailingfast's Duncan Hepplewhite
Which rig is right for you? Time to jump on the weighing scales! If you are new to the class, you need to have a look at the weight ranges for each rig size.
by Duncan Hepplewhite, Director, Sailingfast
Posted 27 Jan 15:20 GMT
PATRIOT returns to sailing
PATRIOT returns to sailing
Team prepares for Prada Cup Semis
New York Yacht Club American Magic, the U.S. Challenger for the 36th America's Cup, on Wednesday re-launched its racing yacht, PATRIOT, for the first time since a damaging capsize and near-sinking suffered by the team during a Prada Cup Round Robins race.
by New York Yacht Club American Magic
Posted 27 Jan 11:48 GMT
Sail Smarts - The Circulatory System
Sail Smarts - The Circulatory System
Jake and special guest expert Lee explore the Human Body and the Circulatory System
This week Jake and special guest expert Lee explore the Human Body and the Circulatory System. Sail Smarts National Curriculum Edition covers subjects from school and relates them to being out on the water.
by James Eaves, RYA
Posted 27 Jan 11:00 GMT
Vendée Globe Day 81 morning update
Vendée Globe Day 81 morning update
Victory? It's too close to call.
It is still too close to call. And it likely will be for much of this final morning racing for the leaders. Louis Burton in third this morning noted the discrepancy between what the weather models are forecasting and what he has on the Bay of Biscay.
by Vendée Globe
Posted 27 Jan 07:04 GMT
Nice touch: PATRIOT flies again
Nice touch: PATRIOT flies again
A 'Band-Aid' thank you from NYYC American Magic
The NYYC American Magic base has been a hive of activity since their yacht capsized and near sank. Today, with an immense amount of work, and the support of the team in the Emirates Team New Zealand's build facility, PATRIOT was back out on the water.
by Mark Jardine
Posted 27 Jan 05:53 GMT
Maxi Edmond de Rothschild homeward bound
Maxi Edmond de Rothschild homeward bound
After having to abandon their Jules Verne Trophy record attempt
Just a matter of hours was all it took for the Gitana Team to go from the satisfaction of a record time for its descent of the Atlantic aboard its flying maxi-trimaran to the great disappointment of discovering damage on its rudder.
by Gitana Team
Posted 27 Jan 05:34 GMT
Vendée Globe Day 80: Everyone's a Winner
Vendée Globe Day 80: Everyone's a Winner
Title will be decided between the Famous Five
With something less than 24 hours until the first solo sailor finishes off Les Sables d'Olonne, even the most advanced modern weather routing programmes operated by some of the finest minds in ocean racing cannot seem to agree who will win.
by Vendée Globe
Posted 26 Jan 18:38 GMT
8 Bells: Bob Fisher - Mr America's Cup
8 Bells: Bob Fisher - Mr America's Cup
The larger-than-life yachtsman, journalist and author passes away at 85
Bob Fisher, the larger-than-life yachtsman, journalist and author crossed the bar peacefully on January 25 surrounded by family. He was 85.
by Barry Pickthall
Posted 26 Jan 16:34 GMT
Sam Goodchild takes the helm of the Leyton Multi50
Sam Goodchild takes the helm of the Leyton Multi50
Offshore racing specialist who has achieved significant success with multihulls and monohulls
Sam Goodchild is an Offshore racing specialist who has achieved significant success with multihulls and monohulls, both with a crew and solo. He has a strong Sailing background and his extensive experience has been acquired over many years.
by Leyton Sailing Team
Posted 26 Jan 16:30 GMT
Palanad 3 win 2021 RORC Transatlantic Race trophy
Palanad 3 win 2021 RORC Transatlantic Race trophy
Seventh winner of the antique sterling silver trophy and first Class40 to do so
Congratulations to Olivier Magre and his crew on French Class40 Palanad 3 as the overall winner of the 2021 RORC Transatlantic Race. Palanad 3 has posted the best elapsed time under IRC to win the RORC Transatlantic Race Trophy.
by Louay Habib
Posted 26 Jan 15:28 GMT
Learn from the Experts Webseries: Spinnaker Hoist
Learn from the Experts Webseries: Spinnaker Hoist
How to succeesfully and safely hoist the spinnaker shorthanded
With the boom in shorthanded sailing, the team at J Composites have created a series of videos on help you with your manoeuvres. The first is the Spinnaker Hoist.
by J Composites
Posted 26 Jan 14:00 GMT
2021 Eric Twiname Junior Championships postponed
2021 Eric Twiname Junior Championships postponed
Now considering the option of the weekend of July 10 and 11
The 2021 Eric Twiname Junior Championships is to be postponed until the summer in light of the Covid-19 pandemic.
by Richard Aspland, RYA
Posted 26 Jan 13:39 GMT
Dinghy Sailing Techniques: Light Wind Tacks
Dinghy Sailing Techniques: Light Wind Tacks
Brush up on some theory on advanced dinghy sailing techniques
While we're off the water, now is a great time to brush up on some theory on advanced dinghy sailing techniques. Check out the latest video on the @DinghyRacingChannel to get some Top Tips on tacking in light wind.
by Tom Chamberlain, RYA
Posted 26 Jan 11:00 GMT
Entries open for The Ocean Race Europe
Entries open for The Ocean Race Europe
Mirpuri Foundation Racing Team becomes first to enter new event
The Mirpuri Foundation Racing Team has become the first team to enter The Ocean Race Europe, following the opening of the entry period.
by The Ocean Race
Posted 26 Jan 10:27 GMT
Self-sufficient while sailing around the world
Self-sufficient while sailing around the world
The first boats home in the Vendée Globe will be crossing the finish line on Wednesday
They will shortly be finishing. The first boats home in the Vendée Globe will be crossing the finish line off Les Sables d'Olonne on Wednesday.
by Maire Launay / IMOCA
Posted 26 Jan 09:38 GMT
PlanetSail: AC75 Crew Work Explained Part 1
PlanetSail: AC75 Crew Work Explained Part 1
Matt Sheahan gets the low-down from Nathan Outteridge
The spectacle of an AC75 at speed in flight is breathtaking, but to learn to fly these boats at speeds that have rarely been achieved has meant that teams have had to climb a near vertical learning curve.
by Matt Sheahan
Posted 26 Jan 07:25 GMT
Vendée Globe Day 80 morning update
Vendée Globe Day 80 morning update
Rolling into big Wednesday
This is D Day for this Vendée Globe, when it will slowly become evident how the two different strategies are going to play out. It looks like the group which have gone north to come in with the stronger breeze have taken most of their losses.
by Vendée Globe
Posted 26 Jan 07:17 GMT
Boris Herrmann in final Vendée Globe sprint
Boris Herrmann in final Vendée Globe sprint
"It doesn't get more exciting than this!"
It is the most exciting final in the history of the Vendée Globe. Between Wednesday evening and Thursday morning, not only is the winner of the ninth edition expected to arrive in Les Sables d'Olonne, but at least
by Holly Cova
Posted 26 Jan 06:17 GMT
44Cup 2021 debuts in Cowes and Scarlino
44Cup 2021 debuts in Cowes and Scarlino
Two new venues and a full fleet of nine boats
After a rollercoaster year due to the Coronavirus pandemic, the 44Cup is ready to launch into 2021 with two new venues and a full fleet of nine boats.
by Jessica Gray
Posted 26 Jan 06:10 GMT
St. Maarten Heineken Regatta 'Safe Harbor' concept
St. Maarten Heineken Regatta 'Safe Harbor' concept
Reassuring sailors worldwide that plans are still moving forward
The organizers of the 41st St. Maarten Heineken Regatta reassure sailors world-wide that plans are still moving forward for the Regatta to take place from March 4- 7 on the Caribbean island of St Maarten.
by St. Maarten Heineken Regatta
Posted 25 Jan 21:25 GMT
IRC Rating opens for 2021
IRC Rating opens for 2021
IRC is aimed at a very wide range of keelboats of all sizes and shapes
The new season has got off to a positive start with applications coming in for 2021 IRC rating certificates and a steady stream of enquiries to the RORC Rating Office, the technical hub of the Royal Ocean Racing Club.
by RORC Rating Office
Posted 25 Jan 17:52 GMT
Vendée Globe Day 79: The perfect layline to win
Vendée Globe Day 79: The perfect layline to win
Three boats in four hours on Wednesday afternoon?
After 24,300 nautical miles and more than 80 days of racing around the world victory or a place on the podium on this ninth edition of the Vendée Globe might go down to the final lay line.
by Vendée Globe
Posted 25 Jan 17:33 GMT
Crewsaver enters the inflatable boat market
Crewsaver enters the inflatable boat market
Introducing two new compact, and quick-to-inflate boats
Crewsaver, a Survitec brand and leading supplier of safety and survival equipment to the leisure marine industry, is introducing two new compact, and quick-to-inflate boats in a development that marks the company's entry into the inflatable boat market.
by Seaborne
Posted 25 Jan 16:30 GMT
Moshimoshi finish the RORC Transatlantic Race
Moshimoshi finish the RORC Transatlantic Race
The first team to finish the race in the IRC Two-Handed division
Sebastien Saulnier's Sun Fast 3300 Moshimoshi crossed the finish line of the RORC Transatlantic Race on Sunday 24 January at 20:12 UTC in an elapsed time of 15 days, nine hours, 12 mins and 20 secs.
by Louay Habib
Posted 25 Jan 15:37 GMT
Kiel Week 2021: In good times as in bad
Kiel Week 2021: In good times as in bad
Planning for the event is in full swing
Planning for Kiel Week 2021 is in full swing - and on several tracks at once, because the pandemic demands flexibility even in the planning of major events.
by Hermann Hell
Posted 25 Jan 15:36 GMT
Solway YC celebrates 2020 prize winners
Solway YC celebrates 2020 prize winners
From a very short sailing season
Planned over twelve months ago when hardly anyone had heard of Corona virus, the Solway Yacht Club in Kippford still managed to hold its mid-winter prize-giving party on 23rd, celebrating the previous season's Club winners.
by Ian Purkis
Posted 25 Jan 15:17 GMT
Competition insights: Tarifa Wing Pro
Competition insights: Tarifa Wing Pro
Sitting down with some of the GWA champions for an insider's look
We sat down with some of the GWA champions for an insider's look at what tricks were thrown down, the best pre-competition snacks and where wingfoiling is heading.
by Global Wingsports Association
Posted 25 Jan 14:49 GMT
Tradition alive at Melbourne to Geelong Race
Tradition alive at Melbourne to Geelong Race
140 boats raced down Port Phillip toward the finish line in Geelong
Kicking off at 9:30am from Williamstown, a strong fleet of over 140 boats raced down Port Phillip toward the finish line in Geelong in the 178th running of the iconic Melbourne to Geelong Passage Race yesterday.
by Sarah Pettiford
Posted 25 Jan 05:02 GMT
30 knots in a 40-footer
30 knots in a 40-footer
We know a 60-footer can do it; now we learn the MW40OF is also up for it
We know a 60-footer can do it. Now we learn that the MW40OF is also up for the task.
by John Curnow, Editor, Sail-World AUS
Posted 24 Jan 21:00 GMT
Vendée Globe Day 78: Tumbling Dice
Vendée Globe Day 78: Tumbling Dice
Burton leads, Bestaven opts for northern route, Dalin & Ruyant at full potential
Less than 1000 nautical miles to the finish of the ninth edition of the Vendée Globe in Les Sables d'Olonne and it is still too close to call, not least as the Saint Malo maverick Louis Burton seized the race lead from Charlie Dalin.
by Vendée Globe
Posted 24 Jan 20:27 GMT
18ft Skiff Australian Championship races 2 & 3
18ft Skiff Australian Championship races 2 & 3
Recently crowned NSW champion team totally dominates
The recently crowned NSW champion tech2 18ft Skiff team totally dominated a great day's racing in races 2 and 3 of the Australian 18ft Skiff Championship on Sydney Harbour today.
by Frank Quealey
Posted 24 Jan 08:23 GMT
Vendée Globe Day 78 morning update
Vendée Globe Day 78 morning update
Tunnel Vision, cutting out the noise as the finish beckons
As the leaders pass the Azores the leading skippers are starting to play different options. Behind the top group Yannick Bestaven and Damien Seguin were first to gybe and are heading north in search of the stronger breeze.
by Vendée Globe
Posted 24 Jan 07:58 GMT
Virtual Sydney to Auckland Ocean Race launched
Virtual Sydney to Auckland Ocean Race launched
The course covers 1250nm of unpredictable ocean
Royal Prince Alfred Yacht Club, in conjunction with the Royal New Zealand Yacht Squadron, have developed a race between two great southern hemisphere sailing cities, Sydney and Auckland.
by Royal Prince Alfred Yacht Club
Posted 24 Jan 07:39 GMT
Vendée Globe Day 77: When to gybe at the Azores?
Vendée Globe Day 77: When to gybe at the Azores?
Heading towards the closest victory margin yet?
The margin of victory on this Vendée Globe may be down to minutes rather than hours.
by Vendée Globe
Posted 23 Jan 18:39 GMT
Membership at Stokes Bay Sailing Club
Membership at Stokes Bay Sailing Club
How Value for Money is it?
Riddle me this: Where on the south coast can you launch directly onto the Solent, race against Olympians and novices in healthy fleets every Sunday of the year and summer Wednesday evenings?
by Stokes Bay SC
Posted 23 Jan 14:38 GMT
Five out of five for INEOS TEAM UK
Five out of five for INEOS TEAM UK
And into the PRADA Cup final
With the Americans still in the shed getting ready for the Repechage, INEOS TEAM UK and LUNA ROSSA PRADA PIRELLI headed out onto the stadium course on the Hauraki Gulf for the penultimate day of the Round Robin stage of the PRADA Challenger Series.
by INEOS TEAM UK
Posted 23 Jan 11:44 GMT
John Bertrand chats with Nic Douglass
John Bertrand chats with Nic Douglass
To talk about today's incredible Prada Cup race!
What a race! INEOS Team UK are into the final of the Prada Cup, the Challenger Series for the 36th America's Cup! This evening as our special guest we have none other than John Bertrand AO to join us to Chat & Wrap!
by Nic Douglass
Posted 23 Jan 11:27 GMT
Repairs to PATRIOT progress
Repairs to PATRIOT progress
As the PRADA Cup Round Robins conclude
American Magic Skipper and Executive Director Terry Hutchinson provided updates on American Magic at tonight's press conference, which marked the conclusion of the Round Robins phase of the Prada Cup, the Challenger Selection Series.
by New York Yacht Club American Magic
Posted 23 Jan 11:15 GMT
Luna Rossa at the PRADA Cup Day 4
Luna Rossa at the PRADA Cup Day 4
A close race right until the finish line
Another weekend of racing in Auckland for the PRADA Cup, the Challenger Selection Series that determines the first team to enter the PRADA Cup Final.
by Luna Rossa Prada Pirelli
Posted 23 Jan 11:00 GMT
Shirley Roberton talks to Sir Ben Ainslie
Shirley Roberton talks to Sir Ben Ainslie
In the latest RYA Sail from Home video
Double Olympic Gold Medallist Shirley Robertson caught up with Team INEOS UK sailing legend and 5-time Olympic Medallist Sir Ben Anslie ahead of the 36th America's Cup presented by PRADA.
by James Eaves, RYA
Posted 23 Jan 11:00 GMT
INEOS TEAM UK win the Prada Cup Round Robins
INEOS TEAM UK win the Prada Cup Round Robins
After what was probably the closest race seen so far on the AC75s
INEOS TEAM UK stays unbeaten after what was probably the closest race seen so far on the AC75s, with 9 lead changes throughout the nail biting race against Luna Rossa Prada Pirelli.
by PRADA Cup
Posted 23 Jan 07:57 GMT
Casiraghi: Boris will push hard to the finish
Casiraghi: Boris will push hard to the finish
One of the most interesting and impressive performances in this Vendée Globe
One of the most interesting and impressive performances in this Vendée Globe has been by the German skipper, Boris Herrmann, on board Seaexplorer-Yacht Club de Monaco.
by Ed Gorman / IMOCA Globe Series
Posted 23 Jan 07:41 GMT
Vendée Globe Day 77 morning update
Vendée Globe Day 77 morning update
Azores ahead are prelude to winning moves
At 350 miles SW of the Azores this morning Charlie Dalin (Apivia) is still proving able to hold off the advance of Louis Burton (Bureau Vallée 2) as they negotiate a key phase looking to be able to transition from the north side of the Azores
by Vendée Globe
Posted 23 Jan 06:50 GMT
The best race of the PRADA Cup so far!
The best race of the PRADA Cup so far!
Nail-biting and agonising racing sets sailing fans hearts racing
For those who got up early in the UK to watch the match-up between INEOS TEAM UK and Luna Rossa Prada Pirelli, it was nail-biting and agonising, with the anticipation only built by the repeated delays.
by Mark Jardine
Posted 23 Jan 05:01 GMT
Musto: Your Favourites
Customer feedback, good and bad, plays a huge part in forming our product strategy here at Musto. Our number one priority is delivering premium apparel that performs out in the field for you, no matter how the elements behave.
Nice touch: PATRIOT flies again
The NYYC American Magic base has been a hive of activity since their yacht capsized and near sank. Today, with an immense amount of work, and the support of the team in the Emirates Team New Zealand's build facility, PATRIOT was back out on the water.
ILCA Buying Guide
Which rig is right for you? Time to jump on the weighing scales! If you are new to the class, you need to have a look at the weight ranges for each rig size.
8 Bells: Bob Fisher - Mr America's Cup
Bob Fisher, the larger-than-life yachtsman, journalist and author crossed the bar peacefully on January 25 surrounded by family. He was 85.
Learn from the Experts Webseries: Spinnaker Hoist
With the boom in shorthanded sailing, the team at J Composites have created a series of videos on help you with your manoeuvres. The first is the Spinnaker Hoist.
30 knots in a 40-footer
We know a 60-footer can do it. Now we learn that the MW40OF is also up for the task.
Crewsaver enters the inflatable boat market
Crewsaver, a Survitec brand and leading supplier of safety and survival equipment to the leisure marine industry, is introducing two new compact, and quick-to-inflate boats in a development that marks the company's entry into the inflatable boat market.
The best race of the PRADA Cup so far!
For those who got up early in the UK to watch the match-up between INEOS TEAM UK and Luna Rossa Prada Pirelli, it was nail-biting and agonising, with the anticipation only built by the repeated delays.
The Big Boy - Allen's Biggest Block Yet!
Around the world, we are known as a company that produces small boat hardware, but this isn't strictly true. Let us introduce to you to "The Big Boy" just one example of what we can do for bigger boats.
Camaraderie
As sailors we're incredibly lucky to have two events happening on the world stage which are able to take place in the Covid world.
Ronstan SHOCK Blocks
The name of the Ronstan SHOCK Block is derived from SHeaveless blOCK and reflects the growing trend for replacing ball bearing blocks, with "low friction rings", in a whole range of sailing system applications.
The aftermath of Patriot's massive capsize
The PRADA Cup so far has been enthralling and day 3 saw the drama ratchet up to 11 when a vicious squall hit Patriot as she went for a tack then bear away at the final mark, had an issue with the port runner, went for a leap, then crashed down hard.
Race day is nearly upon us...
Show your support and be a part of the team with the new Henri-Lloyd x INEOS TEAM UK merchandise collection.
Bob Fisher - The second Wise and Witty Man
Key influencers in the world of UK dinghy sailing, like London buses, can often come in twos, with the best example of this being how the development of the sport here was driven by the shared presence of not just Jack Holt, but Ian Proctor.
Sea Sure's new RED Performance range
As an equipment manufacturer we are always on the lookout for feedback and ideas from sailors so that we can make new products or changes to existing ones.
Speed = Smile on the Dial
Flying Nikka, the MW40OF Offshore 40 footer, I feel the need…, and David Henshall's The Greed for Speed are unequivocally all about this very subject. Of course, there are also two events in play at the present, the Vendée Globe and America's Cup...