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Spellbinding SSL Gold Cup Grand Final
The inaugural football world cup in sailing's thrilling conclusion
© Martina Orsini / SSL Gold Cup
Thomas Ruyant sets 24hr solo distance record
Covering 539.94 nautical miles during Retour à La Base
© Pierre Bouras
Emirates Team New Zealand win in Jeddah
A dramatically tough America's Cup Preliminary Regatta
© Ricardo Pinto / America`s Cup
New purchasers for US SailGP Team
Diverse group of investors set largest team acquisition
© Ricardo Pinto for SailGP
Is there a need for speed?
That famous line by Maverick in Top Gun
© SailGP
Etchells Youth Performance Squad opportunities
Etchells Youth Performance Squad opportunities
A brand new programme starting in 2024 at Cowes
The Etchells Youth Performance Squad is a brand new programme starting in 2024 for accomplished young racing sailors to allow them and their teams to participate in some of the best one-design fleet racing based out of Cowes.
by Ted Blowers
Posted 5 Dec 14:01 GMT
Deborah Fish elected RORC Commodore
Deborah Fish elected RORC Commodore
She will take up the prestigious role from James Neville
Members of the Royal Ocean Racing Club (RORC) have elected Dr Deborah Fish, OBE as the new Commodore of the London and Cowes based Club with effect from 1st January 2024.
by Louay Habib
Posted 5 Dec 10:58 GMT
Rockshore/Bosun Bob's RS400 Winter Series day 5
Rockshore/Bosun Bob's RS400 Winter Series day 5
The murk disappeared, the sun came out and a lovely breeze filled in
If you had checked the half a dozen forecasting apps like me, Sunday's wind forecast would have ranged from two to five knots from either east or west and it was going to be very cold, and sure enough it was very cold.
by Robert Hastings
Posted 5 Dec 10:42 GMT
Celebrations & drama in the Global Solo Challenge
Celebrations & drama in the Global Solo Challenge
Of the 16 boats that started from A Coruna so far, 15 are still in the game
It's been another fantastic week of sailing at the Global Solo Challenge, a week full of achievements for many skippers and drama for some.
by Marco Nannini / Global Solo Challenge
Posted 5 Dec 10:25 GMT
Pwllheli Santa Special
Pwllheli Santa Special
Clear the ice, mull the wine, and don your hats
An icy cold and wet day didn't deter the fleet for the popular Pwllheli Santa Special race on Saturday ahead of their black tie Christmas party and annual prize-giving. Santa hats were donned together with extra layers and residual ice was cleared.
by Vicky Cox
Posted 5 Dec 09:58 GMT
LawConnect first home in SOLAS Big Boat Challenge
LawConnect first home in SOLAS Big Boat Challenge
Fifth and final race of the 2023 Raymarine Australian Maxi Championship
Nine of the best performing maxi racing yachts in Australia competed in ideal sailing conditions with an 18kt NE breeze on Sydney Harbour this afternoon in the fifth and final race of the 2023 Raymarine Australian Maxi Championship.
by Cruising Yacht Club of Australia
Posted 5 Dec 07:25 GMT
2024 Tasar Worlds Set to Make Waves
2024 Tasar Worlds Set to Make Waves
100 boats have entered, but it's not too late!
There is less than a month to go before the 2024 World Championships kicks off at Sandringham Yacht Club on the waters of Port Phillip. So far 100 Tasars have entered, a strong testament to the strength of the class here and overseas.
by Chris Payne
Posted 4 Dec 19:48 GMT
Thomas Ruyant sets new 24 hour distance record
Thomas Ruyant sets new 24 hour distance record
Moving into third place in Retour à La Base
Alex Thomson's mark topples as Thomas 'The Rocket' Ruyant races to new 24 Hour Record! For The People scythed into third place today.
by Retour à La Base
Posted 4 Dec 18:42 GMT
Henri-Lloyd partnership with JOG Yacht Racing
Henri-Lloyd partnership with JOG Yacht Racing
Continuing agreement now focuses on increasing youth engagement
Henri-Lloyd has announced its continued support for the Junior Offshore Group (JOG) Yacht Racing as its technical clothing partner.
by Henri-Lloyd
Posted 4 Dec 17:00 GMT
Warm and Windy for Datchet Flyer
Warm and Windy for Datchet Flyer
Next event in the Seldén SailJuice Winter Series this weekend
It's a warm and windy forecast for this weekend's Datchet Flyer, the second event in this season's Seldén SailJuice Winter Series. Almost 50 boats from more than 30 different dinghy classes have already entered.
by Andy Rice
Posted 4 Dec 16:38 GMT
Celebrations at RORC Annual Dinner & Prizegiving
Celebrations at RORC Annual Dinner & Prizegiving
An impressive season of RORC racing
The 2023 Royal Ocean Racing Club Annual Dinner and Prize Giving was held at the London Marriott Hotel Grosvenor Square, London.
by Louay Habib
Posted 4 Dec 12:19 GMT
New Chair for Port of Falmouth Sailing Association
New Chair for Port of Falmouth Sailing Association
Gaye Slater will now be at the helm
The Port of Falmouth Sailing Association has a new Chair. We are very pleased to announce that Gaye Slater will now be at the helm, with Jane Wright as her Vice Chair.
by Jane Wright
Posted 4 Dec 12:18 GMT
Tom Dolan Newsletter - December 2023
Tom Dolan Newsletter - December 2023
A transatlantic voyage to end the year
Along with his commitment to the very demanding Figaro Bénéteau circuit, Tom Dolan decided to tackle the solo lap of Ireland record.
by Tom Dolan Racing
Posted 4 Dec 11:47 GMT
Emotional reunion for Dame Ellen MacArthur
Emotional reunion for Dame Ellen MacArthur
With one of the first young people to ever sail with her cancer charity
Dame Ellen MacArthur, founder and patron of the Ellen MacArthur Cancer Trust, has had a profound 20-year reunion with one of the first young people her charity ever supported in 2003.
by Ellen MacArthur Cancer Trust
Posted 4 Dec 11:31 GMT
Bembridge Illusion Bailey Bowl
Bembridge Illusion Bailey Bowl
Dedicated race team have to re-lay the windward mark three times
A busy Saturday at Bembridge SC which was hosting the annual Mountbatten Hospice Christmas Fare, so the fourteen Illusionists racing for the Bailey Bowl had to be flexible around the edges.
by Mike Samuelson
Posted 4 Dec 09:48 GMT
Harken Youth Match Racing Championships kicks off
Harken Youth Match Racing Championships kicks off
One of the most prestigious sailing events for youth sailors
The 2023 HARKEN International Youth Match Racing Championship, a Grade 3 match racing event, and one of the most prestigious sailing events for youth sailors, is set to commence from today, at the Royal Prince Alfred Yacht Club in Newport, Australia.
by R.P.A.Y.C. Sailing Office
Posted 4 Dec 01:06 GMT
Of foiling boats and taverns
Of foiling boats and taverns
Televising the AC40 racing for the masses
Was in a tavern. It was actually a bit more like one of those barn style places, where size mattered more than anything else. Bigger is better, right? Let alone fries with that… Did not necessarily want to be there too long, either.
by John Curnow, Editor, Sail-World AUS
Posted 3 Dec 22:00 GMT
KiteFoil World Series Final in Zhuhai overall
KiteFoil World Series Final in Zhuhai overall
Lauriane Nolot and Max Maeder have won the women's and men's competitions
Lauriane Nolot and Max Maeder have won the women's and men's competition at the Lakewood Hills KiteFoil World Series China in Zhuhai.
by Andy Rice
Posted 3 Dec 21:56 GMT
RYA Scotland Winter Championships
RYA Scotland Winter Championships
56 junior and youth entrants battled at Largs
56 junior and youth entrants across six classes gathered for the Winters Championships over the weekend of the 2nd and 3rd of December in Largs for a sought-after opportunity for sailors to come together from all corners of the country.
by Marc Turner, RYA Scotland
Posted 3 Dec 21:36 GMT
Retour à La Base update
Retour à La Base update
Record speeds on the cards?
The leaders of the Retour à La Base solo IMOCA race from Martinique to Lorient, France are now completing their curve around the north Atlantic high pressure system and starting to head towards the east.
by Retour à La Base
Posted 3 Dec 21:09 GMT
Bermuda Race 2024 will be scored using F-TCF
Bermuda Race 2024 will be scored using F-TCF
The first Ocean Race to use Forecast Time Correction Factor
The Bermuda Race Organizing Committee (BROC) is proud to announce that the 2024 race will be the first Ocean Race to use Forecast - Time Correction Factor (F-TCF) as a scoring model.
by Bermuda Race
Posted 3 Dec 19:36 GMT
Spellbinding SSL Gold Cup Grand Final
Spellbinding SSL Gold Cup Grand Final
The inaugural football world cup in sailing's thrilling conclusion
After 23 days and 64 races in Gran Canaria at the SSL Gold Cup it all came down to the final four, and the Grand Final. The inaugural football world cup in sailing's thrilling conclusion.
by Mark Jardine & Benedict Donovan / SSL Gold Cup
Posted 3 Dec 19:24 GMT
Scottish Disability Sport Week
Scottish Disability Sport Week
Celebrating Rory McKinna's achievements in sailing
The first Scottish Disability Sport Week, 27 November to 3 December 2023, is a great chance to celebrate the transformative impact sport can have on people's lives.
by RYA Scotland
Posted 3 Dec 10:46 GMT
18ft Skiff NSW Championship Races 3 and 4
18ft Skiff NSW Championship Races 3 and 4
25-knot southerly wind on Sydney Harbour
In contrast to the light, variable conditions of last Sunday's opening day of the 2023-24 NSW 18ft skiff Championship, today's racing on Sydney Harbour was conducted in a 25-knot southerly wind which produced an action-packed day of speed racing
by Frank Quealey
Posted 3 Dec 09:40 GMT
Sail Melbourne overall
Sail Melbourne overall
Matt Wearn continues winning the ILCA 7 class
Yesterday's clouds and rain made way for sun and steady winds as Australia's Olympic sailing stars emerged on the final day of racing at Sail Melbourne.
by Michael Martin
Posted 3 Dec 07:14 GMT
America's Cup Preliminary Regatta overall
America's Cup Preliminary Regatta overall
A solid 16-20 knot breeze and a lumpy, challenging sea-state for the final day
It was thrilling. It was tense. But Emirates Team New Zealand laid it all on the line, sailed accurately and consistently on the day and aced the Grand Final from start to finish to win the America's Cup Preliminary Regatta Jeddah, presented by NEOM.
by Magnus Wheatley
Posted 2 Dec 19:05 GMT
SSL Gold Cup Semi-Finals
SSL Gold Cup Semi-Finals
Razor-thin margins
With the first rainclouds we've seen in Gran Canaria since the start of the competition, this was no normal day in the SSL Gold Cup. Everyone understood it was all on the line.
by Mark Jardine & Benedict Donovan / SSL Gold Cup
Posted 2 Dec 18:28 GMT
KiteFoil World Series Final in Zhuhai day 3
KiteFoil World Series Final in Zhuhai day 3
Dolenc fights back - has the haircut helped?
According to the Old Testament legend of Samson, when Delilah cut his hair he lost all his power. The opposite appears to be true for Martin Dolenc. Having had his hair cut on Friday evening in the Chinese city of Zhuhai.
by Andy Rice
Posted 2 Dec 17:58 GMT
Retour à La Base update
Retour à La Base update
'The holiday is over'…contemplating the big downwind
'The holiday is over' warned Kiwi Conrad Colman this morning, contemplating how hard the next week is going to be for the 31 strong Retour à La Base fleet of IMOCAs.
by Retour à La Base
Posted 2 Dec 16:41 GMT
GKA Freestyle-Kite World Cup Finals Qatar preview
GKA Freestyle-Kite World Cup Finals Qatar preview
Title races on knife edge will play out at purpose-built Fuwairit Kite Beach resort's lagoon
The climactic final stop of the Qatar Airways GKA Kite World Tour promises to be a thriller with the world title races in the Freestyle discipline still wide open after a season-long drama.
by Ian MacKinnon
Posted 2 Dec 16:18 GMT
Alinghi Red Bull Racing at America's Cup Jeddah
Alinghi Red Bull Racing at America's Cup Jeddah
We're in the mix
Alinghi Red Bull Racing finished third in the overall standings on Saturday in the second America's Cup preliminary regatta in Jeddah, Saudi Arabia.
by Alinghi Red Bull Racing
Posted 2 Dec 15:04 GMT
Improvements and frustrations for INEOS Britannia
Improvements and frustrations for INEOS Britannia
America's Cup Preliminary Regatta concluded with a fifth place overall
The north-westerly breeze had blown all night and built the waves on the course just off Jeddah's Corniche. Combined with another couple of knots more wind speed it made for testing conditions - even for these elite sailors.?
by INEOS Britannia
Posted 2 Dec 14:56 GMT
Emirates Team New Zealand win in Jeddah
Emirates Team New Zealand win in Jeddah
A dramatically tough America's Cup Preliminary Regatta
Emirates Team New Zealand have won a dramatically tough America's Cup Preliminary Regatta Jeddah presented by NEOM.
by Emirates Team New Zealand
Posted 2 Dec 14:16 GMT
Exe Sails & Covers Starcross Steamer preview
Exe Sails & Covers Starcross Steamer preview
Classic pursuit race capped at 80 entries, so don't hang about
The 2024 edition of the Exe Sails & Covers Starcross Steamer will take place on the 4th of February 2024. With up to 80 monohulls able to enter and the classic pursuit race format, this is a race not to miss.
by Ben Cutler-Sharp
Posted 2 Dec 12:34 GMT
Winter maintenance tips
Winter maintenance tips
Get ready for winter with these top tips from Marine Products International
It's that time of year! Winterisation is now in full swing and around the yard essential maintenance work is being undertaken.
by Marine Products Direct
Posted 2 Dec 12:00 GMT
Shooting Waves
Shooting Waves
The story behind Paul Gibbins Photography
Sailing less now I needed an excuse to be on the water. I stumbled into photography in 2017, entirely self taught, but gravitated towards the sea as I thought I would combine my interest with many years cruising, racing and teaching.
by Paul Gibbins
Posted 2 Dec 09:04 GMT
Gift Ideas for the Sailor and Watersports Fanatic
Gift Ideas for the Sailor and Watersports Fanatic
An organised ideas section on CoastWaterSports website
Check out our organised gift section for ideas for the sailor or watersports fanatic in your life!
by CoastWaterSports
Posted 2 Dec 09:00 GMT
Sail Melbourne Day 3
Sail Melbourne Day 3
Wind and waves wreak havoc
A traditional Melbourne south to southwesterly wind of 16 to 22 knots saw sailors battling whitecaps and an increased sea state of 1-meter waves at a wet and wild Sail Melbourne today.
by Michael Martin
Posted 2 Dec 07:20 GMT
Topper Fleet Summary from Kinsale
Topper Fleet Summary from Kinsale
The hunt for boats continued and resulted in new sailors joining the fleet
In 2023, the KYC topper fleet experienced a year of outstanding sailing. Despite occasional disruptions from the typical Irish weather, the sailors maintained enthusiastic.
by Dorothy Matthews
Posted 1 Dec 20:17 GMT
Charal stepping on the gas in lead
Charal stepping on the gas in lead
After just over 24 hours of racing in Retour à La Base
After just over 24 hours of racing since leaving Fort-de-France, Jéremie Beyou is proving his well optimised Charal is fastest on the northwards climb up the Atlantic for the Retour à La Base fleet of solo racers.
by Retour à La Base
Posted 1 Dec 18:52 GMT
The day of the dogfights for INEOS Britannia
The day of the dogfights for INEOS Britannia
Day 2 of the second AC37 Preliminary Regatta on the Red Sea
Day 2 of the second AC37 Preliminary Regatta once and again dawned hot and sunny on the Red Sea... but everything else was different. The forecast was for a 13-15 knot north-west breeze, with the water a lot choppier.
by INEOS Britannia
Posted 1 Dec 17:26 GMT
All-in on Saturday for Alinghi Red Bull Racing
All-in on Saturday for Alinghi Red Bull Racing
The Swiss team finished with a pair of third-place podiums
Having the chance to sail at all-out speeds in a racing environment has been one of Alinghi Red Bull Racing's objectives for this second Preliminary Regatta.
by Alinghi Red Bull Racing
Posted 1 Dec 17:18 GMT
America's Cup Preliminary Regatta day 2
America's Cup Preliminary Regatta day 2
Dream conditions produce high action
Jeddah was a magical venue today delivering outstanding, pitch-perfect conditions for Raceday Two of the America's Cup Preliminary Regatta Jeddah, presented by NEOM. Bang on cue, a 12-16 knot north westerly filtered across the racecourse.
by 37th America's Cup media
Posted 1 Dec 16:31 GMT
RS600 Rooster National Tour summary
RS600 Rooster National Tour summary
Congratulations to George Smith
The 2023 RS600 National Tour, generously supported by Rooster went all the way to the wire, with the overall result being decided by the last race of the final event.
by Jamie Mawson
Posted 1 Dec 15:45 GMT
Emirates Team New Zealand dominate on day 2
Emirates Team New Zealand dominate on day 2
To qualify for match race final in Jeddah
The story of the day was Emirates Team New Zealand again being dominant winning two races, as well as second place which was enough to secure their place in tomorrow's match race final with two fleet races yet to race at Jeddah.
by Emirates Team New Zealand
Posted 1 Dec 15:08 GMT
Seldén Mast strengthens sales team
Seldén Mast strengthens sales team
Four new appointments to support its recent growth
Gosport based Seldén Mast Ltd has strengthened its sales team with four new appointments to support its recent growth and to expand the sales of its spars, deck hardware, and furling systems into new markets.
by Seldén Mast
Posted 1 Dec 14:30 GMT
SSL Gold Cup 1/4 Finals recap
SSL Gold Cup 1/4 Finals recap
We're down to the final 8 teams in Gran Canaria
Just when you think the SSL Gold Cup can't get any more exciting, another round proves you wrong. The 1/4 Finals saw the introduction of the top 8 seeded teams, taking on the 8 qualifiers, so naturally the level of competition went up a notch.
by Mark Jardine & Benedict Donovan / SSL Gold Cup
Posted 1 Dec 13:16 GMT
OK Dinghy World Rankings updated
OK Dinghy World Rankings updated
Thomas Hansson-Mild back on top
Former world No 1, Thomas Hansson-Mild returns to the No.1 spot in the final OK Dinghy World Rankings of 2023. Germany's André Budzien climbs five places to second, while Denmark's Jens Eckhardt moves up to third, and into the top 10 for the first time.
by Robert Deaves
Posted 1 Dec 13:12 GMT
Henri-Lloyd partnership with JOG Yacht Racing
Henri-Lloyd has announced its continued support for the Junior Offshore Group (JOG) Yacht Racing as its technical clothing partner.
Of foiling boats and taverns
Was in a tavern. It was actually a bit more like one of those barn style places, where size mattered more than anything else. Bigger is better, right? Let alone fries with that… Did not necessarily want to be there too long, either.
Winter maintenance tips
It's that time of year! Winterisation is now in full swing and around the yard essential maintenance work is being undertaken.
Is there a need for speed?
It's that famous line by Pete "Maverick" Mitchell in Top Gun while walking towards his F-14 Tomcat with Goose, "I feel the need, the need for speed". Sailing seems to have been following the mantra.
Gift Ideas for the Sailor and Watersports Fanatic
Check out our organised gift section for ideas for the sailor or watersports fanatic in your life!
New Allen products at METSTRADE 2023
We spoke to Ben Harden of Allen at METSTRADE 2023 to find out about the new products they have brought out.
Seldén Mast strengthens sales team
Gosport based Seldén Mast Ltd has strengthened its sales team with four new appointments to support its recent growth and to expand the sales of its spars, deck hardware, and furling systems into new markets.
It's not just about the racing
Had occasion to be invited to attend a luncheon. It was with a crew that do not even race together anymore, and the boat has been sold many a year ago, as well.
New Rooster Bags made from upcycled sails
Rooster® proudly announces the launch of an exclusive bag range in collaboration with Sandy Point Watersports. Crafted from upcycled sails and Rooster rope offcuts, this limited edition collection is set to make waves this holiday season.
The greatest event that almost never was
It's been a very hard week for personal reasons, but I am very glad I made it to Gran Canaria to cover the SSL Gold Cup.
Marine Resources latest jobs listing
December arrives with a whisper of career possibilities in the air. Ready for the next chapter?
Bold as brass
Ordinarily, you might expect a cute little French name on a French boat. Dare we say it is somewhat de rigueur? (Argh. Argh. Argh.) Lenny is very masculine in nature, and these are not necessarily boat names, unless you happen to be an Aircraft Carrier.
New 30L Dry Backpack by Vaikobi
Our new roll-top waterproof backpack is ready for any adventure when you are! Secure roll-and-clip top for waterproof mode - keeps water out even when submerged!
Under the skin of the J/112E
What happens under the layer of gelcoat on a yacht is inherently invisible to the naked eye. At a boat show what you see is the shine and the shape, the glitz, and the glamour.
FD Yachts the new Official Partner of US Sailing
FD Yachts has recently signed up a strategic official partnership agreement with US Sailing.
It's all in the Name!
It is a sad fact of life that the sailors who were drivers at the heart of the so called 'golden era' of dinghy racing are getting older, but their ability to get together for an afternoon of fun and laughter is as strong as ever.