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Floaty McFloat Face leads the way
At the Flying Fifteen Worlds in Fremantle
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The Ocean Race Leg 3 Day 21
All lined up with one way to go
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ITM New Zealand Sail Grand Prix Overall
Canada claims maiden SailGP event win
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2023 ILCA Europeans conclude
A difficult week in Andora, Italy
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SailGP Tech Base tour
Ahead of the ITM New Zealand Sail Grand Prix
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Risk and reward
Risk and reward
Much more than a port tack flyer or banging a corner
I've yet to meet a keen sailor who hasn't at some point banged a corner, usually after a poor start, and come out top at the windward mark. Nine times out of ten it won't work, but that one time where it does certainly brings out the smiles.
by Mark Jardine
Posted 20 Mar 19:00 GMT
Henri-Lloyd's best-selling shorts just got longer
Henri-Lloyd's best-selling shorts just got longer
Exceptional functionality and an elegant look
Henri-Lloyd have taken all the features that you loved about the Explorer shorts and incorporated them into the new Explorer Trousers. These trousers are not only environmentally friendly but also provide exceptional functionality and an elegant look.
by Henri-Lloyd
Posted 20 Mar 18:00 GMT
Frensham Frenzy
Frensham Frenzy
Two pursuit races end with top four boats on equal points
Saturday 11 March was the annual Frensham Frenzy at Frensham Pond Sailing Club. Thirty boats from over ten different classes braved the cold to sail it out in a very close fought competition that saw the top four boats on equal points.
by Megan Pascoe
Posted 20 Mar 17:58 GMT
ITM New Zealand Sail Grand Prix Highlights
ITM New Zealand Sail Grand Prix Highlights
All the best moments from Christchurch, featuring epic racing and a first time winner
All the best moments from the inaugural New Zealand Sail Grand Prix in Christchurch, featuring epic racing and a first time winner.
by SailGP
Posted 20 Mar 17:38 GMT
The Ocean Race Leg 3 Day 22
The Ocean Race Leg 3 Day 22
Back up to speed
The four IMOCAs pushing east through the southern latitudes of the Pacific Ocean are seeing better speeds today, following a weekend of light winds.
by The Ocean Race
Posted 20 Mar 16:00 GMT
Etchells North American Championship
Etchells North American Championship
While Spring Breakers descend on Miami, sailors hit Biscayne Bay for their own kind of fun
While Spring Breakers descend on Miami this time of year to escape the end of winter, 156 Etchells sailors took to Biscayne Bay for their own kind of fun: The Coral Reef Cup.
by Etchells Class - Worlds 2023 Media Team
Posted 20 Mar 14:16 GMT
Warsash Spring Series Day 1
Warsash Spring Series Day 1
Seemingly quite warm after the snow of a few days earlier
Day 1 of the 2023 Warsash Spring Series for IRC boats started with sunny intervals in about 10 degrees which seemed quite warm after the snow of a few days earlier.
by Peter Bateson
Posted 20 Mar 13:54 GMT
March episode of the World Sailing Show
March episode of the World Sailing Show
Taking on big winds and even bigger waves
The main feature of the March episode of the World Sailing Show returns to the Canary Islands for the Lanzarote International Regatta where 360 sailors from six classes took to the water for eight days of races.
by The World Sailing Show
Posted 20 Mar 13:39 GMT
Ancasta Group acquires Spencer Rigging
Ancasta Group acquires Spencer Rigging
Further bolstering its portfolio of yacht services provided worldwide
Ancasta Group has announced the acquisition of Cowes-based Spencer Rigging to further bolster its portfolio of yacht services provided worldwide.
by Ancasta Group
Posted 20 Mar 12:00 GMT
Grafham Easter Egg & Youth Regatta preview
Grafham Easter Egg & Youth Regatta preview
Entries are now open for this popular event
Entries are now open for the popular Gill Optimist Easter Egg and Youth Regatta being held at Grafham Water SC on Easter weekend 7/8th April.
by Peter Gee
Posted 20 Mar 10:59 GMT
Big Savings on Rip Curl Wetsuits & Accessories
Big Savings on Rip Curl Wetsuits & Accessories
30% off at CoastWaterSports!
Save 30% on all Rip Curl products in March at CoastWaterSports, including the Freelite 3/2 and the Junior Dawn Patrol wesuits, as well as Flashbomb gloves and boots.
by CoastWaterSports
Posted 20 Mar 09:57 GMT
2023 Fireball Australian Nationals
2023 Fireball Australian Nationals
Winners throw down the challenge!
It was great to have the Fireball Australian Championships sailed back in Adelaide at Somerton Yacht Club. The very friendly Somerton volunteers turned on the hospitality and organisation to make it a fun event for all involved.
by Chris Payne
Posted 20 Mar 09:22 GMT
2023 Flying Fifteen Worlds at Fremantle day 3
2023 Flying Fifteen Worlds at Fremantle day 3
An early start for the fleet to make the most of the breeze
It was an early start for the fleet on day 3 of the 2023 Flying Fifteen World Championship held on another hot and sunny day off the coast of Fremantle. The forecast was for an early Easterly which was due to shut down by lunchtime.
by Jonny Fullerton
Posted 20 Mar 07:40 GMT
2023 Tasar Victorian State Titles
2023 Tasar Victorian State Titles
A large and competitive fleet at Sandringham YC
A large and competitive fleet of Tasar sailors from all over Victoria, New South Wales, South Australia and Tasmania descended on the Sandringham Yacht Club (SYC) for the 2023 Victorian Tasar State Titles sponsored by Rooster Sailing.
by Blaise Vinot
Posted 20 Mar 06:32 GMT
Paprec Arkea and For People
Paprec Arkea and For People
What they show about the evolution of IMOCAs
Launched less than a month after each other, the monohulls for Yoann Richomme and Thomas Ruyant have been designed by Antoine Koch and the Finot-Conq firm.
by Vendee Globe
Posted 19 Mar 22:16 GMT
Salcombe Yacht Club Spring Series Race 2
Salcombe Yacht Club Spring Series Race 2
The fleet's first Estuary tour of the season
When in the race box, Simon Ballantine has earned himself quite a reputation of being pretty imaginative with his course selection. Needless to say he did not disappoint and sent the competitors off on their first Estuary tour of the season.
by John Burn
Posted 19 Mar 15:40 GMT
Chichester Yacht Club Snowflake Series concludes
Chichester Yacht Club Snowflake Series concludes
Plagued by very difficult weather
On Sunday 12th March we saw the series come to an end with the last two races of the winter season, and we were very pleased to welcome so many old and new friends.
by Biddy Colbourne
Posted 19 Mar 15:29 GMT
Wingfoil Racing World Cup Abu Dhabi overall
Wingfoil Racing World Cup Abu Dhabi overall
No racing on the final day due to a lack of wind
After three intense days of competition, the Ad Ports Group Wingfoil Racing World Cup Abu Dhabi concluded with no racing on the final day due to a lack of wind.
by Andy Rice
Posted 19 Mar 15:26 GMT
GKA Kite-Surf World Cup Cape Verde day 2
GKA Kite-Surf World Cup Cape Verde day 2
Cape Verdeans riding high as fight for title glory intensifies on stellar waves in Ponta Preta
Reigning world champion James Carew was dumped from the GKA Kite-Surf World Cup on the second day of the contest on Cape Verde in epic waves.
by Ian MacKinnon, GKA Kite World Tour
Posted 19 Mar 15:16 GMT
Thomas Ruyant's new TR Racing IMOCA launched
Thomas Ruyant's new TR Racing IMOCA launched
A new boat, a new base and a new standard for team organisation in the IMOCA Class
At the top of the IMOCA Class, teams, designers, skippers and commercial partners are fighting for supremacy, and every now and again something new appears and everyone has to take stock.
by Ed Gorman / IMOCA Globe Series
Posted 19 Mar 15:12 GMT
Season 3 rollercoaster ride continues
Season 3 rollercoaster ride continues
An up-and-down event for the United States SailGP Team
Rounding out an up-and-down event on a high note, Jimmy Spithill's United States SailGP Team finished the final fleet race in second place, but ultimately leave the ITM New Zealand Sail Grand Prix | Christchurch with sixth-place overall.
by Laura Muma
Posted 19 Mar 14:46 GMT
The Ocean Race Leg 3 Day 21
The Ocean Race Leg 3 Day 21
All lined up with one way to go
On Saturday it seemed as if the race couldn't get any closer. By Sunday morning UTC that was proved wrong. Today, all four teams are lined up on a 13 mile line.
by The Ocean Race
Posted 19 Mar 13:44 GMT
2023 Flying Fifteen Worlds at Fremantle day 2
2023 Flying Fifteen Worlds at Fremantle day 2
A long day on the water for the fleet
It was a long day on the water for the fleet of 76 Flying Fifteens competing at the World Championships off Fremantle on day two of the regatta. A new day and a new wind direction meant an earlier start time of 1200 noon.
by Jonny Fullerton
Posted 19 Mar 13:24 GMT
ITM New Zealand Sail Grand Prix overall
ITM New Zealand Sail Grand Prix overall
Canada claims maiden SailGP event win in classic final battle with home team in Christchurch
Canada became the fifth different team to win a SailGP Season 3 event with a thrilling victory over New Zealand and Australia in the ITM New Zealand Sail Grand Prix | Christchurch event final.
by SailGP
Posted 19 Mar 07:58 GMT
18ft Skiff Queen of the Harbour
18ft Skiff Queen of the Harbour
Karly Zinga teams up with the Yandoo team for the win
Karly Zinga became the Australian 18 Footers League's Queen of Sydney Harbour when she teamed with John Winning, Fang Warren and Josh Porebski on Yandoo to win the annual event today.
by Frank Quealey
Posted 19 Mar 07:22 GMT
Wingfoil Racing World Cup Abu Dhabi Day 3
Wingfoil Racing World Cup Abu Dhabi Day 3
A day of dilemma
Eight short course races completed on day three of the Ad Ports Group Wingfoil Racing World Cup Abu Dhabi, and there were some very tired wingfoilers coming ashore at the end of racing.
by Andy Rice
Posted 18 Mar 19:37 GMT
Battle of the Hikers preview
Battle of the Hikers preview
No trapeze? Get to Rutland this May!
The very popular Battle of the Hikers will take place on the 27th and 28th May 2023. 30+ boats are expected. The Graduates were the biggest class last time. Nick Craig sailing his OK was the overall winner.
by Michael Airey
Posted 18 Mar 17:37 GMT
Clipper 2023-24 Race skippers announced
Clipper 2023-24 Race skippers announced
Eleven skippers set to lead teams of amateur sailors
The eleven skippers set to lead teams of amateur sailors from all walks of life around the globe has been revealed.
by Danielle Wickham
Posted 18 Mar 15:05 GMT
The Ocean Race Leg 3 Day 20
The Ocean Race Leg 3 Day 20
As close as it gets
On day 20 of racing in leg 3 of The Ocean Race, the competition is incredibly close, with four IMOCAs separated by just 20 nautical miles.
by The Ocean Race
Posted 18 Mar 14:50 GMT
GKA Kite-Surf World Cup Cape Verde - Day 1
GKA Kite-Surf World Cup Cape Verde - Day 1
Ponta Preta waves deliver as world's best athletes fight for glory in epic duels
The legendary waves of Cape Verde were firing for the first clashes of the opening GKA Kite-Surf World Cup which has drawn the globe's top athletes to fight for honours.
by Ian MacKinnon, GKA Kite World Tour
Posted 18 Mar 13:20 GMT
2023 Flying Fifteen Worlds at Fremantle day 1
2023 Flying Fifteen Worlds at Fremantle day 1
76 boats from 6 countries on the startline
76 Flying Fifteens from 6 countries left Fremantle Sailing Club for the first two races of the 2023 Flying Fifteen Worlds Championship held off Fremantle under cloudless skies.
by Jonny Fullerton
Posted 18 Mar 13:14 GMT
Boris Herrmann's Vendée Globe adventure
Boris Herrmann's Vendée Globe adventure
To become a feature film by Ben Blaskovic
Boris Herrmann is the first German to have competed in the Vendée Globe, the most famous and toughest race in the world. After a fantastic race, he finished in a barely dreamed-of fifth place with his race yacht.
by Team Malizia
Posted 18 Mar 10:14 GMT
Global Solo Challenge invites you to A Coruña
Global Solo Challenge invites you to A Coruña
There is no need for an excuse to visit the beautiful city
The staggered departures of the Global Solo Challenge, which will take place from the end of August to December 2023, present the chance to explore a location that everyone should experience at least once in their lifetime: the city of A Coruña
by Helena De La Gandara
Posted 18 Mar 10:12 GMT
New Scottish RS21 Youth Team for 2023
New Scottish RS21 Youth Team for 2023
The Haven Knox-Johnston crew joint-lead sponsors
The Haven Knox-Johnston crew are proud to announce that they will be partnering with sister Howden leisure marine team, A-Plan Commercial Marine, to become the joint-lead sponsors of a new RS21 Scottish youth sailing team.
by Chris Jones
Posted 18 Mar 09:39 GMT
Golden Globe Race Day 193
Golden Globe Race Day 193
Jeremy Bagshaw a Cape Horner
Jeremy Bagshaw (ZAF) who's had his fair share of issues, with barnacles forcing him to moor in South Africa and stop in Australia, has been a model of determination in continuing his round the world adventure.
by Golden Globe Race
Posted 18 Mar 07:47 GMT
ITM New Zealand Sail Grand Prix Day 1
ITM New Zealand Sail Grand Prix Day 1
Impressive display by New Zealand SailGP Team in front of a raucous set of home fans
The New Zealand SailGP Team staked its claim for Season 3 Championship favoritism with an impressive display in front of a raucous set of home fans in Christchurch.
by SailGP
Posted 18 Mar 06:43 GMT
2023 ILCA Senior Europeans at Andora overall
2023 ILCA Senior Europeans at Andora overall
A great final day of sailing after a difficult week
A great day of sailing to wrap the 2023 ILCA Senior European Championships & Open European Trophy in great shape at Circolo Nautico Andora in Italy.
by Agustín Argüelles
Posted 18 Mar 05:47 GMT
Vaikobi polarized ocean eyewear
Vaikobi polarized ocean eyewear
Protect your eyes from direct sun and water-reflected light
Life in the sun? Vaikobi polarized ocean eyewear has you covered. Our sunnies protect you from direct sun and water-reflected light.
by Vaikobi Ocean Performance
Posted 17 Mar 21:30 GMT
SailGP: Kiwis under threat by the Gang of Four
SailGP: Kiwis under threat by the Gang of Four
Technical issues and a shortened event have put Kiwis in a precarious position on the leaderboard
Because of the effects of two weather events, SailGP Christchurch, Russell Coutts says the Kiwi team are "in the precarious position of fighting for points with France, Emirates Great Britain SailGP Team and Denmark."
by Russell Coutts/SailGP
Posted 17 Mar 20:07 GMT
Team Malizia takes lead in The Ocean Race Leg 3
Team Malizia takes lead in The Ocean Race Leg 3
After nearly three weeks of eventful sailing
The international crew skippered by Boris Herrmann has taken the lead of the Southern Ocean leg of The Ocean Race after nearly three weeks of eventful sailing.
by Team Malizia
Posted 17 Mar 18:34 GMT
Wingfoil Racing World Cup Abu Dhabi DAy 2
Wingfoil Racing World Cup Abu Dhabi DAy 2
Short Course racing begins, six straight bullets for Mathis Ghio
Six short course races in one afternoon, it was a busy second day of competition at the Ad Ports Group Wingfoil Racing World Cup Abu Dhabi.
by Andy Rice
Posted 17 Mar 18:25 GMT
The Ocean Race Leg 3 Day 19
The Ocean Race Leg 3 Day 19
Coming together in the not-so-Furious 50s
As forecast, lighter than usual conditions just ahead of the fleet have provided an effective re-start of leg 3, just after the four IMOCAs reached the halfway point of the longest stage in the history of the race.
by The Ocean Race
Posted 17 Mar 15:50 GMT
The Spicare Omaezaki Japan Cup day 2
The Spicare Omaezaki Japan Cup day 2
Conditions improved incrementally
The first day of the 2023 Omaezaki Japan Cup seemed to consist almost entirely of anticipation, especially for myself and Marcilio Browne, as we waited until the last 15 minutes of daylight to compete! It was a tough heat in conditions less than stellar.
by International Windsurfing Tour
Posted 17 Mar 14:14 GMT
Gryphon Solo2 finishes the Globe40
Gryphon Solo2 finishes the Globe40
The end of the great adventure around the planet
The American competitor Gryphon Solo 2 crossed the Globe40 finish line today in front of Lorient at 07:53 UTC. In 3rd position on this leg Joe Harris and Roger Junet finished this first edition of the Globe40 in 4th place.
by Sirius Events
Posted 17 Mar 13:25 GMT
Marine Resources latest jobs
Marine Resources latest jobs
Get hired now - hot jobs available
We've collected the latest job openings in the leisure marine industry, and sent them straight to you! Applications for these roles are coming in fast and hot, so send us yours ASAP!
by Marine Resources
Posted 17 Mar 13:12 GMT
Emirates GBR race ready in New Zealand
Emirates GBR race ready in New Zealand
For the penultimate event of SailGP Season 3
As Sir Ben Ainslie and his Emirates Great Britain SailGP Team head to the penultimate event of the Season 3 Championship it's all to play for as the pressure ramps up to secure a spot in the San Francisco Season 3 Grand Final in May.
by Emirates GBR SailGP Team
Posted 17 Mar 13:11 GMT
Paignton Open Single Handed (POSH) entries open
Paignton Open Single Handed (POSH) entries open
Taking place on Saturday the 20th and Sunday 21st May
Paignton Sailing Club have announced that entries are now open for the 2023 Paignton Open Single Handed Event (POSH) which will take place on Saturday the 20th and Sunday 21st May
by Paignton SC
Posted 17 Mar 13:06 GMT
GUYOT environnement - Team Europe: We will be back
GUYOT environnement - Team Europe: We will be back
The IMOCA yacht was craned back into the water on Monday
The GUYOT environnement - Team Europe yacht has been craned back into the water on Monday after the hull damage was repaired.
by Offshore Team Germany
Posted 17 Mar 10:54 GMT
Henri-Lloyd's best-selling shorts just got longer
Henri-Lloyd have taken all the features that you loved about the Explorer shorts and incorporated them into the new Explorer Trousers. These trousers are not only environmentally friendly but also provide exceptional functionality and an elegant look.
Risk and reward
I've yet to meet a keen sailor who hasn't at some point banged a corner, usually after a poor start, and come out top at the windward mark. Nine times out of ten it won't work, but that one time where it does certainly brings out the smiles.
Ancasta Group acquires Spencer Rigging
Ancasta Group has announced the acquisition of Cowes-based Spencer Rigging to further bolster its portfolio of yacht services provided worldwide.
Edward Woodward
He played Lieutenant (Henry Harbord) Harry ‘The Breaker' Morant in the Bruce Beresford film depiction of the famed bush poet's execution during the Second Boer War. Woodward was utterly superb at it, too.
Big Savings on Rip Curl Wetsuits & Accessories
Save 30% on all Rip Curl products in March at CoastWaterSports, including the Freelite 3/2 and the Junior Dawn Patrol wesuits, as well as Flashbomb gloves and boots.
When did you discover Henri-Lloyd?
60 years, six decades, three score. However you say it, it's a long time, especially when so much has changed in the intervening years since 1963. Throughout that time there has been a single watchword summing up Henri-Lloyd: Innovation.
Vaikobi polarized ocean eyewear
Life in the sun? Vaikobi polarized ocean eyewear has you covered. Our sunnies protect you from direct sun and water-reflected light.
Simply the Best: 5o5 celebration at Hayling Island
It is one of those sadder facts for our long established 'senior' classes, that when they were first developed, no one could have envisaged that they would still be at the forefront of our sport a lifetime later.
Marine Resources latest jobs
We've collected the latest job openings in the leisure marine industry, and sent them straight to you! Applications for these roles are coming in fast and hot, so send us yours ASAP!
It may not be the biggest...
It's no secret that I'm a massive fan of the RYA Dinghy & Watersports Show, held in the UK on the final weekend of February.
Henri-Lloyd partners with explorer Jim McNeill
Iconic performance brand Henri-Lloyd announces an exciting new partnership with British explorer Jim McNeill, who will represent the brand as a Global Ambassador through his role leading the Ocean Warrior Project.
What was intriguing at the RYA Dinghy Show 2023?
Determined not to let moving house (the day before) put him off, YachtsandYachting.com's website developer, Magnus Smith, attended his favourite boat show during the last weekend in February.
Allen Self Aligning Mainsheet Jammer
Central mainsheet jammers are an important bit of kit. They don't feature on all types of boats, but when they are used it's because they play a vital role in helping the helm or crew.
The Wise Man of the West
Another of our first generation 'greats' has left us. The name of Alec Stone is hardly an oft featured favourite, yet he should not be forgotten as he had become one of the great links to an era of sailing and boatbuilding that is now long past.
Fiddle Blocks for a low-profile purchase system
A fiddle or violin block is a twin-sheave block with a difference. Typically cheaper than a standard double block of equivalent size, its low profile makes it ideal for on-deck purchase systems.
Not a bag of liquorice
However, after one of the many conversations I have with our Managing Editor, Mark Jardine there was a standout notion. That would be all sorts, hence the title.