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Cowes Week 2022 concludes
A spectacularly busy Squadron finish line
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29er Worlds at El Balís, Spain day 4
Hugo Revil & Karl Devaux (FRA) take the lead
© Laura Carrau
Merlin Rocket Nationals conclude
A fantastic & tiring final day at Mount's Bay
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Something So Right
What's the secret of (sunny) Salcombe?
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Regal display from New Zealand SailGP Team
Winning the Great Britain Sail Grand Prix at Plymouth
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Horning Sailing Club Regatta Week 2022
Horning Sailing Club Regatta Week 2022
Plenty of activity both on and off the water
Horning Sailing Club enjoyed a brilliant Regatta Week from Saturday 30th July to Friday 5th August with plenty of activity both on and off the water.
by Holly Hancock
Posted 7 Aug 16:47 BST
UK Optimist Nationals at Largs overall
UK Optimist Nationals at Largs overall
Clean sweep for the girls
The final day was upon us all too quickly and Largs again served up a cracking day to finish the regatta. The Race Officer had 3 races in the plan for the Senior and Junior fleets and although the breeze was quite light to start with.
by Sandy Ramus
Posted 7 Aug 16:00 BST
Live GPS tracking for the Snipe UK Nationals
Live GPS tracking for the Snipe UK Nationals
Taking place next weekend in Plymouth
You can watch The Marlin Spike Rum UK Snipe Nationals & Open taking place in Plymouth from 12th-14th August with live GPS tracking. There are 28 boats entered from the UK, Belgium, Brazil and France.
by Sue Roberts
Posted 7 Aug 15:29 BST
SSL Gold Cup - Team AUS training in Grandson
SSL Gold Cup - Team AUS training in Grandson
Team AUS commences training on beautiful Lake Neuchatel
Team AUS commences training on beautiful (and breezy which has been a bot of a shock) Lake Neuchatel
by John Curnow, Editor, Sail-World AUS
Posted 7 Aug 14:36 BST
Born to race | Henri-Lloyd M//PRO 2.0
Born to race | Henri-Lloyd M//PRO 2.0
No compromise lightweight construction lets you forget about your gear & focus on winning
M//PRO Sailing products have been specifically designed for high octane racing. Developed alongside world-class sailing athletes from recycled GORE-TEX PRO face fabric, it's no compromise durable yet lightweight construction lets you focus on winning.
by Henri-Lloyd
Posted 7 Aug 12:00 BST
40th Copa del Rey MAPFRE overall
40th Copa del Rey MAPFRE overall
Hatari found themselves needing to cover their opponents to close out the prestigious title
ClubSwan 50 Hatari clinched the ClubSwan 50 class title on the final race at the 40th Copa del Rey MAPFRE but the German flagged crew endured some unnecessarily nervous moments.
by 40 Copa del Rey MAPFRE
Posted 7 Aug 10:33 BST
Team GBR at the 2022 Arkas Optimist Worlds
Team GBR at the 2022 Arkas Optimist Worlds
Tough competition, but an amazing experience, in Bodrum, Turkey
Coach Steve Irish said, "It was a tough competition and not an easy race track. The starts were challenging and there were a number of huge shifts during the races. The sailors all did a really good job, they kept level headed."
by Laura Brock
Posted 7 Aug 07:37 BST
Mark Foy Trophy - Lazarus wins for Australia
Mark Foy Trophy - Lazarus wins for Australia
Lazarus became the 2022 Mark Foy Trophy 18 footer champion
The Lazarus team of Marcus Ashley-Jones, Angus Williams and Phil Marshall became the 2022 Mark Foy Trophy 18 footer champion when it defeated a 16-boat fleet on Italy's Lake Garda.
by Frank Quealey
Posted 7 Aug 03:14 BST
ClubSwan at the 40 Copa del Rey MAPFRE
ClubSwan at the 40 Copa del Rey MAPFRE
Class winners undecided right up to final race
The competitive spirit at the core of the ClubSwan Racing experience kept the outcome of several classes at the 40 Copa del Rey MAPFRE in the balance until the very end.
by Nautor's Swan
Posted 7 Aug 01:02 BST
All set for Sevenstar Round Britain & Ireland Race
All set for Sevenstar Round Britain & Ireland Race
All 30 teams attended the Skippers Briefing held at the RORC Clubhouse in Cowes
The Sevenstar Round Britain & Ireland Race starts tomorrow, Sunday 7th August. All 30 teams attended the Skippers Briefing held at the RORC Clubhouse in Cowes.
by Louay Habib
Posted 6 Aug 23:18 BST
505 Pre-Worlds at Crosshaven, Ireland day 2
505 Pre-Worlds at Crosshaven, Ireland day 2
A battle in two!
Day 2 of the 505 Pre-Worlds at Cork in Ireland saw the final three races of the six-race series and there was a mighty battle for the title.
by Jordan Spencer
Posted 6 Aug 21:19 BST
27th Ora Cup Optimist at Lake Garda, Italy
27th Ora Cup Optimist at Lake Garda, Italy
Alberto Avanzini and Victoria Demurtas in the lead among the juniors
Another perfect day for the almost 500 sailors present on Garda Trentino, Italy, for the Optimist Ora Cup Ora class regatta organised by Circolo Vela Arco.
by Elena Giolai
Posted 6 Aug 18:43 BST
29er Worlds 2022 at El Balís, Spain overall
29er Worlds 2022 at El Balís, Spain overall
Argentinians win Men's fleet, Spanish sisters win in Women's
A day of snakes and ladders for the leaders of the Gold fleet led to an incredibly tight finish with only one point between the final positions overall. The positions in the top five switched around throughout the day.
by International 29er Class
Posted 6 Aug 17:23 BST
Firefly Comeback Champs runners and riders
Firefly Comeback Champs runners and riders
Despite an unholy trinity of pressures, 43 boats are ready in Tenby
The boats are on their way, the beer is cold and racing for the Firefly National Championship in Tenby will kick off tomorrow. Having missed the last two runnings due to the pandemic, excitement for this year's Comeback Championship is at a fever pitch!
by Fi Edwards
Posted 6 Aug 17:08 BST
SSL Gold Cup - Team AUS arrive in Grandson
SSL Gold Cup - Team AUS arrive in Grandson
Watch this video of John Bertrand AO, as he talks us through the competition, the boats, etc
Watch this video of John Bertrand AO, as he talks us throughs the competition, the boats, and the crew.
by John Curnow, Editor, Sail-World AUS
Posted 6 Aug 15:31 BST
Princess Anne meets young sailors
Princess Anne meets young sailors
In visit to Royal Lymington's centenary Youth Regatta Week
On Tuesday 26th July 2022, Her Royal Highness The Princess Royal popped in to Royal Lymington Yacht Club to visit young sailors during their Centenary Youth Regatta Week.
by Tanya Baddeley
Posted 6 Aug 15:20 BST
Youth Foiling Gold Cup Final set for Barcelona
Youth Foiling Gold Cup Final set for Barcelona
The best eight teams will challenge each other in the venue of the next America's Cup
Barcelona will be the venue of the 2022 Youth Foiling Gold Cup Grand Final from November 3rd to the 6th, and it will welcome the event for the next three years, in cooperation with Marina Vela Barcelona and Club Nàutic Villasar de Mar.
by 69F Sailing
Posted 6 Aug 13:46 BST
Stewart Brewing Day announced for RS400 Nationals
Stewart Brewing Day announced for RS400 Nationals
The independent craft brewery based in Loanhead, Midlothian has ties to both the class and the club
As the first RS400 sailors arrive at East Lothian YC for the Noble Marine Rooster National Championships, starting on Monday, the RS Class Association are delighted to announce that Wednesday will be Stewart Brewing Day.
by Sally Campbell
Posted 6 Aug 13:21 BST
29er Worlds 2022 at El Balís, Spain day 5
29er Worlds 2022 at El Balís, Spain day 5
Closely fought battle on the penultimate day
Just nine points separate the top five overall in the 29er World Championship, El Balis, as the regatta progresses into the final day of racing. Italians Alex Demurtras and Giovanni Santi regain the top spot.
by International 29er Class
Posted 6 Aug 12:12 BST
Discover comfort in Musto's collection of shorts
Discover comfort in Musto's collection of shorts
When winds are light, and the days are hot - it's time to short up
Let's get straight to the point. When winds are light, and the days are hot - it's time to short up. Diverse features for differing activities.
by Musto
Posted 6 Aug 12:00 BST
Novice to round-the-world sailor
Novice to round-the-world sailor
How long does it take to go from one to the other?
One of the pioneers in the World of Solo Circumnavigation is Sir Charles (Chay) Blyth. Up until 1968, Blyth's only seafaring experience was as a long-distance rower when he, along with John Ridgway, rowed the Atlantic Ocean.
by Global Solo Challenge
Posted 6 Aug 11:14 BST
Chase Sailing Club Mid-Season Review
Chase Sailing Club Mid-Season Review
The year started off as ever with the Icicle Series
e hit August, it's always a great time to have a look back at the year so far in the world of Chase Sailing Club!
by Alex Walton
Posted 6 Aug 10:38 BST
Poole Week 2022: Early-entry savings until Sunday
Poole Week 2022: Early-entry savings until Sunday
There's still time to take advantage of discounted entry fees if you're quick!
Poole Week is now only three weeks away, but there's still time to take advantage of discounted entry fees if you're quick! They end on Sunday 7th August. Entries will still be accepted - indeed welcomed - after Sunday, but they will be at the full rate.
by David Harding
Posted 6 Aug 08:57 BST
10 days to ANT ARCTIC LAB departure
10 days to ANT ARCTIC LAB departure
Norbert Sedlacek Koch set for world extreme sailing record attempt
Only 10 days from now, Skipper Norbert Sedlacek Koch will depart for his ANT ARCTIC LAB challenge, to sail around the world nonstop, single-handed, without assistance through all five oceans including the most dangerous oceans on the planet.
by Innovation Yachts
Posted 6 Aug 07:40 BST
North West Norfolk Week 2022 - Allcomers Report
North West Norfolk Week 2022 - Allcomers Report
A windy start at Snettisham Beach takes its toll on the fleet
Windy weather met the allcomers fleet at Snettisham beach on the first day of Norfolk Week. 2.30 was the proposed start time, however with little water the first boats began to leave the beach at 3pm.
by Jack Gore (age 14)
Posted 6 Aug 06:18 BST
Cowes Week 2022 overall
Cowes Week 2022 overall
A spectacularly busy finish line at the Royal Yacht Squadron
The last day of Cowes Week featured short, action-packed races in a solid north-westerly gradient wind, culminating in a spectacularly busy finish line at the Royal Yacht Squadron.
by Rupert Holmes
Posted 6 Aug 01:18 BST
40th Copa del Rey MAPFRE day 5
40th Copa del Rey MAPFRE day 5
Closing in on the titles
After a second and a first today, their strongest performance of the week in the best sea breeze so far, Marcus Brennecke's double world champions Hatari lead the ClubSwan 50 class into the final day of the 40th Copa del Rey MAPRFE.
by 40 Copa del Rey MAPFRE
Posted 5 Aug 20:09 BST
2022 505 Pre-Worlds at Crosshaven, Ireland day 1
2022 505 Pre-Worlds at Crosshaven, Ireland day 1
Shifty conditions with large pressure changes, saw big numbers on each team's scorecard
The first day of racing in Crosshaven was challenging. Three races of an hour each in shifty conditions with large pressure changes, saw big numbers on each team's scorecard.
by Jordan Spencer
Posted 5 Aug 19:49 BST
Rooster® Kit Launches into the US
Rooster® Kit Launches into the US
After 10 years of supporting the sailing scene in the US, a brand new website is launched
After 10 years of supporting the sailing scene in the US, Rooster is set to take another huge flight by launching a brand new website where you can shop for all your favorite Rooster products.
by Rooster
Posted 5 Aug 17:00 BST
International Topper Worlds at Lake Garda
International Topper Worlds at Lake Garda
170 sailors from across Europe, Asia and North America gather at Fraglia Vela Riva
170 International Toppers from across Europe, Asia and North America gathered at Fraglia Vela Riva, at the northern tip of Lake Garda for the 27th edition of the Topper World Championships.
by John Heyes
Posted 5 Aug 16:22 BST
29er Worlds 2022 at El Balís, Spain day 4
29er Worlds 2022 at El Balís, Spain day 4
French team Hugo Revil and Karl Devaux take the lead
French team Hugo Revil and Karl Devaux have taken the lead of the 29er Worlds in the choppy waters of El Balis after three races on the first day of the final series, although tied on 46 points with the Italian team of Alex Demurtas and Giovanni Santi.
by International 29er Class
Posted 5 Aug 15:51 BST
2000 Class Nationals at Castle Cove preview
2000 Class Nationals at Castle Cove preview
Just a week to go until the event starts in Weymouth
With just over one week to go, the 2000 Class Association will be holding their UK National Championships supported by title sponsor Astral Azure Ltd, at the Olympic sailing location of Weymouth being hosted by Castle Cove Sailing Club.
by Kev O'Brien
Posted 5 Aug 15:09 BST
Exclusive RYA member ticket offer for SIBS 2022
Exclusive RYA member ticket offer for SIBS 2022
The 53rd edition of the show will feature everything the leisure marine industry has to offer
The Southampton International Boat Show is just around the corner (16-25 September 2022) and RYA members can take advantage of an exclusive 'buy one get one free' ticket offer.
by Susie Nation-Grainger
Posted 5 Aug 12:00 BST
2022 Allen OK Nationals Gear Review
2022 Allen OK Nationals Gear Review
A range of design and rigging options on display with some interesting touches
The OK is one of those classes where the sailor has multiple options for their choice of equipment and how to set it up in the way it suits them.
by Karen Robertson
Posted 5 Aug 11:41 BST
Aspire Merlin Rocket Nationals overall
Aspire Merlin Rocket Nationals overall
A fantastic and tiring end to a great week
The last day of the Aspire Merlin Rocket National Championships was a fantastic and tiring end to a great week. It started slowly after a highly competitive costume competition, won by the Maiden yacht, and a disco at the club last night.
by Anna Aylward
Posted 5 Aug 11:19 BST
UK Optimist Nationals at Largs day 5
UK Optimist Nationals at Largs day 5
Some stunning sailing conditions for the young sailors
Thursday saw 15-20knts from the west making for some stunning sailing conditions. The juniors were up first and again it was a day to be looking up and tracking the black clouds that rolled though the otherwise clear blue Scottish sky.
by Sandy Ramus
Posted 5 Aug 11:09 BST
RS Aero European Championship day 4
RS Aero European Championship day 4
A Weymouth Bay race course thick with opportunities
Day 4, the penultimate day of the RS Aero European Championship, provided new racing challenges. Racing was out in Weymouth Bay with a 8-12kn north westerly off the shore making the race course thick with opportunities.
by RS Aero International Class Association
Posted 5 Aug 11:00 BST
Project Land Speed: Horonuku arrives in Australia
Project Land Speed: Horonuku arrives in Australia
Horonuku has arrived safely in Australia, clearing customs this week in Adelaide
Horonuku has arrived safely in Australia, clearing customs this week in Adelaide after its journey via sea from Auckland over the past month or so.
by Hamish Hooper/ETNZ
Posted 5 Aug 10:16 BST
Crewsaver celebrates SailGP safety partnership
Crewsaver celebrates SailGP safety partnership
With massive adrenaline-charged giveaway
Crewsaver, a brand of global Survival Technology solutions provider Survitec, is celebrating its on-water safety partnership with SailGP, the purpose-driven global sailing championship, with a massive giveaway worth over €1,000 (or equivalent value).
by Chris Love, Crewsaver
Posted 5 Aug 08:07 BST
Noble Marine RS300 Nationals at Weymouth overall
Noble Marine RS300 Nationals at Weymouth overall
The stage was set to decide the title on the final day
The stage was set for the final day. Paul had a tiny lead and needed one good race to seal the deal. Charlie needed to beat him if he had that good race, and Dave shouldn't cause to much concern.
by Dave Acres & Paul Watson
Posted 5 Aug 07:55 BST
iQFoil Youth & Junior International Games overall
iQFoil Youth & Junior International Games overall
Fantastic medal series in Torbole for the conclusion
The iQFoil Youth and Junior International Games were concluded with an exciting series of medal series and three-man finals, in which the medals were fought for with breathtaking finishes.
by Elena Giolai
Posted 5 Aug 01:54 BST
40th Copa del Rey MAPFRE day 4
40th Copa del Rey MAPFRE day 4
It's the big squeeze as racing moves into the finals
As the 40th Copa del Rey MAPFRE passed today into the Finals stage many of the class leads are cut right back to one or two points which should ensure an exciting finale on Saturday.
by 40 Copa del Rey MAPFRE
Posted 5 Aug 01:48 BST
2022 505 Pre-Worlds start Friday
2022 505 Pre-Worlds start Friday
Conditions look challenging in Crosshaven, Ireland
The pre-Worlds for the International 505 class start Friday 5 August, in Crosshaven, Ireland. Sailing from the world's oldest yacht club, conditions look challenging...
by Jordan Spencer
Posted 4 Aug 23:25 BST
Vaikobi sunglasses: upgrade your sunnies
Vaikobi sunglasses: upgrade your sunnies
Is it time to upgrade your eyes to Vize?
Vaikobi polarized sunglasses have been designed with a clear mission; to enhance your time out on the water and provide that extra stoke.
by Vaikobi
Posted 4 Aug 21:30 BST
Cowes Week day 6
Cowes Week day 6
Khumbu wins the New York Yacht Club Challenge Cup
A thrilling finish for the Grand Prix yachts competing for the New York Yacht Club Challenge Cup, one of sailing's most coveted prizes, saw Christian Zugel's GP42 Tschuss lead three boats across the Royal Yacht Squadron line just 30 seconds apart.
by Rupert Holmes
Posted 4 Aug 21:06 BST
UK Optimist Nationals at Largs day 4
UK Optimist Nationals at Largs day 4
Sailing on a beautiful stretch of water with hills and mountains on all sides
Junior and Main fleet were on the northern race area that gets cleaner breeze in a westerly. This a particularly beautiful stretch of water to sail on with hills and mountains on all sides.
by Sandy Ramus
Posted 4 Aug 17:37 BST
How many fenders do I need for my boat?
How many fenders do I need for my boat?
A guide from upffront.com
Boat fenders, sometimes known as boat bumpers, are an essential piece of equipment for protecting the hull from contact with docks, pilings or other boats. They are an essential for avoiding damage to your boat and other boats around you.
by Aleix Escorsell
Posted 4 Aug 17:00 BST
Paralympians take flight with Swiss SailGP Team
Paralympians take flight with Swiss SailGP Team
All experienced foiling for the first time as they sailed onboard the F50 on Plymouth's Sound
Three Paralympic athletes were invited to the GB SailGP Grand Prix in Plymouth last weekend to join the Switzerland SailGP Team and their Race for the Future partner, Stiftelsen VI, to experience sailing onboard the speediest raceboats in the sport.
by World Sailing
Posted 4 Aug 16:50 BST
Born to race | Henri-Lloyd M//PRO 2.0
M//PRO Sailing products have been specifically designed for high octane racing. Developed alongside world-class sailing athletes from recycled GORE-TEX PRO face fabric, it's no compromise durable yet lightweight construction lets you focus on winning.
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.
Discover comfort in Musto's collection of shorts
Let's get straight to the point. When winds are light, and the days are hot - it's time to short up. Diverse features for differing activities.
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.
Rooster® Kit Launches into the US
After 10 years of supporting the sailing scene in the US, Rooster is set to take another huge flight by launching a brand new website where you can shop for all your favorite Rooster products.
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.
Exclusive RYA member ticket offer for SIBS 2022
The Southampton International Boat Show is just around the corner (16-25 September 2022) and RYA members can take advantage of an exclusive 'buy one get one free' ticket offer.
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.
Crewsaver celebrates SailGP safety partnership
Crewsaver, a brand of global Survival Technology solutions provider Survitec, is celebrating its on-water safety partnership with SailGP, the purpose-driven global sailing championship, with a massive giveaway worth over €1,000 (or equivalent value).
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.
Vaikobi sunglasses: upgrade your sunnies
Vaikobi polarized sunglasses have been designed with a clear mission; to enhance your time out on the water and provide that extra stoke.
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.
How many fenders do I need for my boat?
Boat fenders, sometimes known as boat bumpers, are an essential piece of equipment for protecting the hull from contact with docks, pilings or other boats. They are an essential for avoiding damage to your boat and other boats around you.
How deep is your love?
Some will know this as a Bee Gees or Take That song, and those of a younger generation will know it as a Calvin Harris track; either way, it is vital to making sailing a life-long pastime.
Sail, Service, Stay in Trinidad and Tobago
Sail, Service, Stay: Come, moor your yacht and lime in Trinidad and Tobago
Interview with Gilles Chiorri
Rupert Holmes talked to Pro Sailing Tour race director Gilles Chiorri as the fleet set out from Cowes on the final 950 mile race of this year's championship.