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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
Famous Five battle for Vendée Globe title
Too close to call after 80 days and 24,350 miles
© JM-Liot-Alea / disobey / Apivia #VG2020
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
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
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
Jimmy Spithill: "We have to win a race"
Jimmy Spithill: "We have to win a race"
Nic Douglass previews today's PRADA Cup racing
It's all on today in a must win race for Prada to keep the round robin series of the Prada Cup, the Challenger Series for the 36th America's Cup alive.
by Nic Douglass
Posted 23 Jan 02:48 GMT
Prada Cup: Day 4: Course C - Sudden death
Prada Cup: Day 4: Course C - Sudden death
For Day 4 of the Prada Cup, racing will revert to the expanded Course C area.
For Day 4 of the Prada Cup, racing will revert to the expanded Course C area. Today one race in Round Robin 3 will be sailed.
by Richard Gladwell Sail-World NZ
Posted 22 Jan 23:56 GMT
The Big Boy - Allen's Biggest Block Yet!
The Big Boy - Allen's Biggest Block Yet!
Just one example of what Allen can do for bigger boats
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.
by Allen
Posted 22 Jan 19:00 GMT
Vendée Globe Day 76: Dalin, Burton & Hermann lead
Vendée Globe Day 76: Dalin, Burton & Hermann lead
Three Musketeers strike out for Vendée Globe victory?
With just five days or under 2000 miles to go until the first skippers finish the ninth edition of the Vendée Globe the outcome still hangs in the balance.
by Vendée Globe
Posted 22 Jan 18:17 GMT
Hunt for GB mixed offshore pairs commences
Hunt for GB mixed offshore pairs commences
Interest has been growing in mixed doublehanded offshore racing since 2019
The RYA has launched its search to find sailors to represent Great Britain at the 2021 Offshore Mixed Doubles European and World Championships.
by British Sailing Team
Posted 22 Jan 17:47 GMT
Jules Verne Trophy record attempt abandoned
Jules Verne Trophy record attempt abandoned
After a thorough inspection carried out by David Boileau, the boat captain, the verdict is in
The men of Gitana Team were positioned at 48 degrees28 south at 11:00 UTC with a lead of over 860 miles over the record when they informed their shore team of damage to the giant's float rudder to starboard.
by Gitana Team
Posted 22 Jan 17:18 GMT
Ronstan SHOCK Blocks
Ronstan SHOCK Blocks
Simple efficient low friction rings
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.
by Phil Anniss
Posted 22 Jan 17:00 GMT
Race day is nearly upon us...
Race day is nearly upon us...
Show your support for the British America's Cup Challenger
Show your support and be a part of the team with the new Henri-Lloyd x INEOS TEAM UK merchandise collection.
by Henri-Lloyd
Posted 22 Jan 15:54 GMT
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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 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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
Q&A with INEOS TEAM UK's David 'Freddie' Carr
Freddie is one of the more experienced members of the INEOS TEAM UK sailing team, having comped in four previous America's Cup campaigns going back to 2007.
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.
New Irish Flying Fifteen Association President
The Flying Fifteen Association of Ireland hosted their delayed AGM on the Zoom platform last Wednesday with a virtual attendance from Dun Laoghaire, Strangford Lough and Dunmore East and, refreshingly, Galway, where there is a significant fleet of boats.
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...