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Setback for speedster Sébastien Simon
As starboard foil breaks in the Vendée Globe
© Sébastien Simon
Vendée Globe Race Saturday Update
Will it be G'day Leeuwin on Monday morning?
© Sébastien Simon
Louis Burton forced to abandon Vendée Globe
Rig damage causes second retirement from the race
© Benjamin Sellier / Wind4production
Manly's pathway to progress
A youth sailing success story in Australia
© SailMedia
Emirates Dubai Sail Grand Prix overall
New Zealand claim season-opener
© Andrew Baker for SailGP
UK 29er Allen Grand Prix 3 at Rutland
UK 29er Allen Grand Prix 3 at Rutland
A weekend of thrilling racing with festive celebrations
Rutland Sailing Club welcomed 53 crews for the third event of the UK 29er Allen Grand Prix series, combining a weekend of thrilling racing with festive celebrations.
by UK 29er Class Association
Posted 8 Dec 20:05 GMT
Vendée Globe Race Sunday Update
Vendée Globe Race Sunday Update
Setback for speedster Sébastien Simon as starboard foil breaks
The amazing run of French skipper Sébastien Simon, who is lying second on the Vendée Globe hit a significant setback with the news emerging today that Les Sables d'Olonnne based skipper has sustained a broken starboard foil on his IMOCA Groupe Dubreuil.
by Vendée Globe media
Posted 8 Dec 17:06 GMT
Henri-Lloyd Winter Fleeces
Henri-Lloyd Winter Fleeces
Worn and Loved by You
Worn and loved by you, Henri-Lloyd fleeces are super warm, comfortable, and perfect for the winter season. But don't just take our word for it - see what our customers have to say about our fleeces now.
by Henri-Lloyd
Posted 8 Dec 12:00 GMT
The oldest footage of the Flying Fifteen class
The oldest footage of the Flying Fifteen class
A look back into our video archive, but trying to avoid excess royalty
We delve into the past, and round-up all videos which show sailing in the Flying Fifteen class of racing keelboat.
by Magnus Smith
Posted 8 Dec 12:00 GMT
18ft Skiff NSW Championship Day 2
18ft Skiff NSW Championship Day 2
Wins for Rag & Famish Hotel and Finport Finance
Following the forced abandonment of Races 1 and 2 of the NSW 18ft Skiff Championship, due to an intense storm which hit as the fleet prepared to race, the series began on Sydney Harbour today when Races 3 and 4 were conducted.
by Frank Quealey
Posted 8 Dec 08:25 GMT
Vendée Globe Sunday Morning Update
Vendée Globe Sunday Morning Update
Anything But Plain Sailing
It's Sunday 8th December, the Vendée Globe skippers' 28th day at sea, and as Charlie Dalin on MACIF Santé Prévoyance approaches the longitude of Cape Leeuwin, the weather picture is complex to say the least.
by Mark Jardine
Posted 8 Dec 08:18 GMT
The most innovative boot Düsseldorf yet
The most innovative boot Düsseldorf yet
Industry showcases cutting-edge technologies at trade fair
With its upcoming edition from 18 to 26 January 2025, boot Düsseldorf is in best shape. It reflects the international market for sailing boats and motor yachts, surfboards and diving equipment, as well as the technological developments in its industry.
by boot Düsseldorf
Posted 8 Dec 07:51 GMT
2024 WingFoil Racing World Cup Brazil overall
2024 WingFoil Racing World Cup Brazil overall
Big wins for Suardiaz, Manowiecki & Ghio
There was a flurry of victories on the final day of the Sol Wingfoil Racing World Cup Brazil. The wind was blowing hard in Jericoacoara, delivering great Brazilian conditions for the conclusion to a competitive 2024 season.
by Andy Rice
Posted 8 Dec 00:32 GMT
Vendée Globe - Day 28: Plenty of golf left to play
Vendée Globe - Day 28: Plenty of golf left to play
The Vendée Globe front runners are still having to play a very finely poised game
There appears to be a lot to play for in the Southern Ocean casino over the next few days, as the top two boats on the Vendée Globe leaderboard try to cash in on their position.
by Richard Gladwell, Sail-World NZ
Posted 7 Dec 23:56 GMT
2024 Women's Match Racing Worlds day 3
2024 Women's Match Racing Worlds day 3
A very competitive day with the third round robin finished
Three round robins took place and one team changed her sponsor name from Normandy Elite Team to "100% Team"!
by Women Match Racing World Championship
Posted 7 Dec 17:21 GMT
Vendée Globe Race Saturday Update
Vendée Globe Race Saturday Update
Charlie Dalin has the 10th edition back close to record pace
Charlie Dalin (MACIF Santé Prévoyance) now has the 10th edition of the Vendée Globe back close to record pace after his electrifying passage across the Indian Ocean, spurred on by his passage riding a malicious monster low pressure system.
by Vendée Globe media
Posted 7 Dec 16:50 GMT
Phuket King's Cup Regatta 2024 overall
Phuket King's Cup Regatta 2024 overall
Highlighted by Royal Presence, Team Vayu captures 36th Phuket King's Cup
In the ever-so-close Class Zero — the battle of the TP52s — Kevin Whitcraft's Team Vayu beat Ray Roberts' Team Hollywood cementing victory on the final day of racing with Her Majesty Queen Suthida Bajrasudhabimalalakshana crewing on board.
by Scott Murray
Posted 7 Dec 16:22 GMT
Yorkshire Dales Brass Monkey open for entries
Yorkshire Dales Brass Monkey open for entries
December event has prizes kindly sponsored by Magic Marine
The Selden Sailjuice winter series is now well under way and one of the next events is the always popular Brass Monkey on Friday 27th December at Yorkshire Dales SC. This year prizes are kindly sponsored by Magic Marine.
by Phil Whitehead
Posted 7 Dec 15:32 GMT
Solution Class Looking for Secondhand Boats
Solution Class Looking for Secondhand Boats
Owners of unused dinghies urged to sell
Solution Class Association Urges Owners of Unused Dinghies to Sell Amid Growing Demand for Used Boats
by Ian Morgan
Posted 7 Dec 14:43 GMT
RS Sailing to Exhibit at boot Düsseldorf 2025
RS Sailing to Exhibit at boot Düsseldorf 2025
Excited to introduce the RS CAT12 and meet the RS Marine Group Team
RS Sailing is excited to announce our participation at the 56th edition of boot Düsseldorf, one of the world's premier boat shows, taking place from Saturday January 18th to Sunday January 26th 2025.
by RS Sailing
Posted 7 Dec 12:00 GMT
Vendée Globe Saturday Morning Update
Vendée Globe Saturday Morning Update
Sailing in the Deep South
Leader Charlie Dalin on MACIF Santé Prévoyance is set to gybe at the AEZ, the Antarctic Exclusion Zone in the deep south of the Indian Ocean.
by Mark Jardine
Posted 7 Dec 10:19 GMT
29er Jib Statement
29er Jib Statement
A number of jibs are currently being tested in France and Italy
The Technical Committee of the International 29er Class, led by Vice President Csaba Cserep, are investigating the design of the current 29er jib.
by International 29er Class
Posted 7 Dec 09:47 GMT
2024 WingFoil Racing World Cup Brazil day 4
2024 WingFoil Racing World Cup Brazil day 4
Which Way is the Wing Gear going?
One of the trends in equipment in the past year has been for board sizes to increase. On day four of Wingfoil Racing World Cup Brazil we saw part of the reason why.
by Andy Rice
Posted 7 Dec 00:32 GMT
SailGP Women Performance Camp
SailGP Women Performance Camp
Another milestone event for the global championship's 2025 Season calendar
As the thrilling racing wrapped up from the Emirates Dubai Sail Grand Prix, presented by P&O Marinas, another milestone event for the global championship's 2025 Season calendar commenced - the SailGP Women's Performance Camp, delivered by DP World.
by SailGP
Posted 6 Dec 17:49 GMT
Vendée Globe Race Friday Update
Vendée Globe Race Friday Update
Damage limitation
Recent editions have proven that no lead on the Vendée Globe is a safe one.
by Vendée Globe media
Posted 6 Dec 17:39 GMT
Ovington Boats December Discounts
Ovington Boats December Discounts
From 20% on all blocks and ropes, and more
Ovington are running a December discount across our full chandlery range via our website. A range of discounts are available from 20% on all blocks, including the latest from Allen and Harken to the latest spec ropes from Marlow!
by Ovington Boats
Posted 6 Dec 16:00 GMT
2024 Women's Match Racing Worlds day 2
2024 Women's Match Racing Worlds day 2
Beyond team from Sweden have a great day, but Pauline Courtois and her team undefeated
After a great hospitality evening in the Old City center and a dinner with teams and officials at a local restaurant, came another beautiful day of racing on the water over here in Jeddah!
by Women Match Racing World Championship
Posted 6 Dec 15:57 GMT
Clarisse Crémer in the Vendée Globe week 4
Clarisse Crémer in the Vendée Globe week 4
Outwitting the traps of the Indian Ocean
In conditions that were almost as mild as you'd expect, the Indian Ocean didn't play nicely with Clarisse Crémer.
by L'Occitane Sailing Team
Posted 6 Dec 15:18 GMT
Ingrid Abery Photography 2025 Calendar
Ingrid Abery Photography 2025 Calendar
Celebrates some of these magic moments she has caught on camera throughout the year
Through her lens yachting photographer Ingrid Abery has highlighted a cross-section of the year's sailing events. Her latest sailing calendar celebrates some of these magic moments.
by Ingrid Abery
Posted 6 Dec 14:16 GMT
DF95 Autumn Series event 7 at Barton's Point
DF95 Autumn Series event 7 at Barton's Point
Wind direction means serious testing of eyesight when at the windward mark
On a grey December day with 12 to 15 knots 11 DF95 skippers turned up to East Kent Radio SC's Barton's Point Country Park, Ralph Wilkinson again did race officer. Most used A rigs. The wind was from the longest fetch of the lake.
by Peter Jackson
Posted 6 Dec 14:09 GMT
Royal Escape 2025 entries open
Royal Escape 2025 entries open
45th edition of this historic race to start on 23rd May
Join us on 23rd May for the 45th edition of this historic race. This is your chance to follow the route taken by King Charles II from Brighton to Fécamp in 1651, in company with fellow sailors from Sussex and beyond.
by Chris Hawkes
Posted 6 Dec 13:56 GMT
Bartley Beast on 7th December 2024 Cancelled
Bartley Beast on 7th December 2024 Cancelled
The Beast is no match for Storm Darragh
The Bartley Beast is no match for Storm Darragh, so once again and with great regret we have taken the difficult decision to cancel the Bartley Beast this weekend.
by Steve Hawley
Posted 6 Dec 11:31 GMT
Vendée Globe Friday Morning Update
Vendée Globe Friday Morning Update
Dalin's Indian Ocean Masterclass
Charlie Dalin on MACIF Santé Prévoyance has used the deep depression in the Indian Ocean to perfection, using the southern option and pulling away from his fellow competitors.
by Mark Jardine
Posted 6 Dec 10:54 GMT
Exciting 49er & 49erFX Sailing Calendar announced
Exciting 49er & 49erFX Sailing Calendar announced
With some of the world's best sailing destinations on the line-up
With some of the world's best sailing destinations on the line-up, this season promises fierce competition, stunning backdrops, and the perfect prep for the Olympic stage.
by 49er and Nacra 17 Sailing
Posted 6 Dec 10:21 GMT
Phuket King's Cup Regatta 2024 Day 4
Phuket King's Cup Regatta 2024 Day 4
Photographic Wonderland dots Kata Bay
It took a couple hours of waiting around under the hot sun, but when Mother Nature decided to cooperate, she did so in full force and anyone who was lucky enough to be in the area was able to see the majesty of the Phuket King's Cup under full sail.
by Scott Murray
Posted 6 Dec 08:50 GMT
2024 WingFoil Racing World Cup Brazil day 3
2024 WingFoil Racing World Cup Brazil day 3
Wingfoilers join battle for the future of Jeri
Is it possible to bring tourism to a paradise like Jericoacoara, and do it in an environmentally sustainable way? It's a question that Paolo Piatti, co-owner of Vila Kalango, has been looking to answer over the past 25 years.
by Andy Rice
Posted 6 Dec 00:04 GMT
2024 Women's Match Racing Worlds day 1
2024 Women's Match Racing Worlds day 1
Pauline Courtois and her team win the first Round Robin in Saudi Arabia
Alongside the Red Sea Film Festival at the Jeddah Yacht Club and Marina, today started the Women Match Racing World Championship!
by Women Match Racing World Championship
Posted 5 Dec 21:22 GMT
Transat Jacques Vabre changes its name
Transat Jacques Vabre changes its name
Becoming the Transat Café L'OR le Havre Normandie
On Sunday 26th October 2025, the most legendary double-handed transatlantic race will start with a new name: the TRANSAT CAFÉ L'OR Le Havre Normandie.
by Transat Café L'OR
Posted 5 Dec 19:47 GMT
Vendée Globe Race Thursday Update
Vendée Globe Race Thursday Update
Race leader Dalin on another level
Whether they are in the middle of the Indian Ocean - as the leaders Charlie Dalin and Sébastien Simon are - or just entering it by South Africa's Cape of Good Hope and Cape Agulhas - the Vendée Globe fleet are dealing with a whole array of challenges.
by Vendée Globe media
Posted 5 Dec 17:03 GMT
Ways Into Sailing: GJW Direct's Luke Marsh
Ways Into Sailing: GJW Direct's Luke Marsh
From a phobia of water to sailor, an inspiring story from the marine industry
When Luke Marsh joined GJW Direct to head up their Marketing Department he had no experience in sailing. In fact he had a phobia of water.
by Mark Jardine
Posted 5 Dec 16:30 GMT
Applications open for Team Racing Championship
Applications open for Team Racing Championship
Prince Philip Trophy will be contested at Oxford
Applications are live for the RYA/UKTRA National Team Racing Championship for the Prince Philip Trophy. Bringing together the top teams from the UK circuit, the 2025 edition will be hosted for the first time in the event's history at Oxford Sailing Club.
by British Keelboat Sailing
Posted 5 Dec 15:38 GMT
Gifts for the sailor in your life, large or small
Gifts for the sailor in your life, large or small
Nautical gifts and seafaring stocking fillers
With Christmas around the corner, here are some ideas for nautical gifts and seafaring stocking fillers for all ages.
by Sarah Heron
Posted 5 Dec 14:00 GMT
350 young people take part in Sail Together
350 young people take part in Sail Together
3 more years of funding assured
Greenwich Hospital and the Royal Naval Sailing Association (RNSA) are pleased to announce the success of the first year of the Sail Together programme, with over 350 young people taking part. The programme will be funded for a further 3 years.
by Royal Naval Sailing Association
Posted 5 Dec 13:29 GMT
Raymarine collaborates with WATCHIT
Raymarine collaborates with WATCHIT
An innovative leader in collision prevention
Raymarine announced today its collaboration with WATCHIT, an innovative leader in collision prevention focused on revolutionizing boating safety.
by Raymarine
Posted 5 Dec 12:00 GMT
Entry open for 2025 Open Finn Europeans
Entry open for 2025 Open Finn Europeans
Naples has a special place in Finn Class history
Naples has a special place in Finn Class history, so it is with great pleasure that the fleet will return there in 2025 for the Open European Championship, the first major international Finn event in the city for 58 years.
by Robert Deaves
Posted 5 Dec 11:21 GMT
RTYC announces 250th Anniversary Regatta
RTYC announces 250th Anniversary Regatta
One of the oldest yacht clubs in the world celebrates in 2025
The Royal Thames Yacht Club (RTYC) has published the 250th Anniversary Regatta Notice of Race and entries open on the 5th of December 2025.
by Royal Thames Yacht Club
Posted 5 Dec 11:00 GMT
Nacra 15 Regional Weekend at Weston
Nacra 15 Regional Weekend at Weston
Fine-Tuning Skills and Fierce Racing
Last weekend, Weston Sailing Club hosted an action-packed Nacra 15 training and racing weekend that combined high-level coaching with thrilling competition.
by Marcus King & Maddie Jinks
Posted 5 Dec 10:52 GMT
Barton Marine Launch New Genoa Cars for 2025
Barton Marine Launch New Genoa Cars for 2025
Compatible with any track used on yachts globally, so installing new track is unnecessary
Barton Marine are bringing a totally re-styled and engineered range of Genoa Cars to the yacht market. This new launch for 2025 sees several years of research and development come together in a range of products that provide exceptional durability.
by Barton Marine
Posted 5 Dec 09:00 GMT
Vendée Globe Thursday Morning Update
Vendée Globe Thursday Morning Update
Charlie Dalin Charges in the Indian Ocean Storm
Charlie Dalin on MACIF Santé Prévoyance has pulled away from second placed Seb Simon on Groupe Dubreuil in the Vendée Globe as he rides the eastern side of the Indian Ocean depression.
by Mark Jardine
Posted 5 Dec 08:51 GMT
Loughborough Lemming 2024 Team Racing
Loughborough Lemming 2024 Team Racing
24 teams and almost 200 sailors descend upon Burton Sailing Club for the event
A record-breaking end to the year for Loughborough Sailing saw 24 teams and almost 200 sailors descend upon Burton Sailing Club for the annual Lemming!
by Max Lawrence-Griffiths
Posted 5 Dec 06:37 GMT
OCQ Australian Maxi Championship preview
OCQ Australian Maxi Championship preview
The action kicks off on Friday at 1900hrs with the Cabbage Tree Island Race
This Friday, ten of Australia's finest Maxi and Mini Maxi racing yachts will battle it out in the One Circular Quay (OCQ) Australian Maxi Championship, culminating in the thrilling SOLAS Big Boat Challenge.
by Cruising Yacht Club of Australia
Posted 5 Dec 06:29 GMT
Phuket King's Cup Regatta 2024 Day 3
Phuket King's Cup Regatta 2024 Day 3
Spinnakers Ahoy!
As the sunlight burst through the late-morning cloud cover, the waters off Naiharn Beach were lit up like a Christmas tree with all the brightly covered spinnakers of the sailboats competing in the 36th Phuket King's Cup Regatta.
by Scott Murray
Posted 5 Dec 03:18 GMT
Louis Burton forced to abandon Vendée Globe
Louis Burton forced to abandon Vendée Globe
Second to exit the race with serious damage to a mechanical element of the rigging of his IMOCA60
At around midday UTC yesterday, Wednesday 4th December, Louis Burton informed the Vendée Globe race management and his technical team that he had encountered serious damage to a mechanical element of the rigging of his IMOCA60.
by Vendée Globe Media
Posted 5 Dec 02:47 GMT
Henri-Lloyd Winter Fleeces
Worn and loved by you, Henri-Lloyd fleeces are super warm, comfortable, and perfect for the winter season. But don't just take our word for it - see what our customers have to say about our fleeces now.
Ways Into Sailing: GJW Direct's Luke Marsh
When Luke Marsh joined GJW Direct to head up their Marketing Department he had no experience in sailing. In fact he had a phobia of water.
The most innovative boot Düsseldorf yet
With its upcoming edition from 18 to 26 January 2025, boot Düsseldorf is in best shape. It reflects the international market for sailing boats and motor yachts, surfboards and diving equipment, as well as the technological developments in its industry.
The Traditional Hobart
You hear the term a bit, but what does it really mean? One thing is for sure. It is not like we are hearing people saying they are buying up all the full-keelers to go to Hobart at six knots, no matter what direction the breeze is coming from.
RS Sailing to Exhibit at boot Düsseldorf 2025
RS Sailing is excited to announce our participation at the 56th edition of boot Düsseldorf, one of the world's premier boat shows, taking place from Saturday January 18th to Sunday January 26th 2025.
New Products from Allen Brothers at METSTRADE 2024
Swivel Blocks, Tii-Bones and Travellers! Allen Brothers never disappoint, with new and innovative products to make sailors' lives easier. We spoke to Ben Harden at METSTRADE 2024 to find out about three new products in their range.
Ovington Boats December Discounts
Ovington are running a December discount across our full chandlery range via our website. A range of discounts are available from 20% on all blocks, including the latest from Allen and Harken to the latest spec ropes from Marlow!
Manly's pathway to progress
The Manly 16ft Skiff Sailing Club is a success story against a background of dwindling support for youth sailing in Australia.
Raymarine collaborates with WATCHIT
Raymarine announced today its collaboration with WATCHIT, an innovative leader in collision prevention focused on revolutionizing boating safety.
Gloves off! (Or is that actually gloves on?)
Well now... Isn't that actually a really good point. Normally, you'd say it was gloves off, time to get physical in a bare-knuckle street fighter sense.
Barton Marine Launch New Genoa Cars for 2025
Barton Marine are bringing a totally re-styled and engineered range of Genoa Cars to the yacht market. This new launch for 2025 sees several years of research and development come together in a range of products that provide exceptional durability.
So much more than tiller extensions
If you were at the Dinghy Show a couple of years back you may well have seen Steve Badham selling tiller extensions on a small stand. Those that picked them up would have noticed they were really light and immensely strong whilst also being shatterproof.
GP Watercraft reflects on successful 2024
Shaun Priestley of GP Watercraft was excited to be supporting two sailors as they started their Olympic journeys in Marseilles in the Summer.
Saving the best for last
2024 is being a veritable feast for big events in sailing with SailGP giving us our hors d'oeuvre, Paris 2024 in Marseille as our starter, the Louis Vuitton Cup and America's Cup the main course, and we're now enjoying the Vendée Globe for dessert.
Monohull cruising with Cyclops Marine
However you're deciding when to reef will be combined with other visual and feeling based cues, but you should act to depower your rig before these show up. The more reliant you are on subjective judgement, the less sure you can be of absolute safety.
Trust your instincts - Trust in Maverick
How could you not get into this? An amazing looking craft, full of interesting tech, a brilliant project title, and the pedigree of two of the greatest names going around. Yes. I'm going to get my teeth into that, all right!