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34' Gaff Yawl 'Hatalinqua'
located in Isle of Skye
International 14 Classic - K881
located in Coventry
Scorpion 1970, "Custard Tart"
located in Emsworth
RORC De Guingand Bowl
Bulldog strides home to win
© Rick Tomlinson / RORC
75th Anniversary Wilson Trophy
American streak continues at the theatre of dreams
© Dan Booth Photography
Nolot & Maeder win back their world titles
At the 2024 Formula Kite Worlds in Hyères
© IKA media/ Robert Hajduk
This isn't what I expected
I'm very surprised just how different the new AC75s are
© Alex Carabi / America's Cup
100 Years of Jack Chippendale
A great from the golden era of the UK domestic dinghy scene
© Dougal Henshall
Rooster Women's Range Reborn
Rooster Women's Range Reborn
Designed for comfort, confidence and performance
As pioneers in women's technical watersports gear, our range has had a revamp. Specifically developed for women and thoroughly tested, we've made adjustments to the overall cut, improved materials and updated the colourway and print.
by Rooster
Posted 21 May 18:00 BST
Harken One Design Regatta at Largs
Harken One Design Regatta at Largs
Sun, sea and a wee bit o' wind!
A 50 boat entry from Aberdeen to Southampton across the D-Zero, ILCA, RS200, RS400 and Aero classes turned out for the Harken sponsored One Design Regatta at Largs Sailing Club on the Clyde.
by Martin Latimer
Posted 21 May 16:56 BST
Vendée Liberty set for 24 May
Vendée Liberty set for 24 May
The IMOCA yachts show off in New York
The images promise to be breathtaking: imagine a whole fleet of IMOCA yachts at the foot of the Statue of Liberty, flying over the water with the Skyline in the background? You're not dreaming!
by Vendée Globe media
Posted 21 May 16:49 BST
Hyde Sails Job Vacancies
Hyde Sails Job Vacancies
Pleased to be hiring for two newly created positions
Hyde Sails are pleased to be hiring for two newly created positions based in our Hamble Sales Office.
by Hyde Sails
Posted 21 May 15:23 BST
GP14 Northern Area Championship at Bassenthwaite
GP14 Northern Area Championship at Bassenthwaite
A high-quality fleet warm up for the Worlds at the picturesque venue
With the Allen GP14 World Championship this August, over 50 GP's competed on both sides of the Irish Sea.
by Adam McGovern & Vanessa Devereux
Posted 21 May 14:29 BST
Craftinsure Wayfarer National Circuit at Shoreham
Craftinsure Wayfarer National Circuit at Shoreham
Nine boats compete in this pre-Nationals event
The Wayfarer Craftinsure National Circuit had a great Inlands event at Datchet Water in April, and the National Circuit continued at Shoreham Sailing Club for the Pre-National event on May 18-19.
by Sam Pygall
Posted 21 May 14:16 BST
Youth and Women's fleet support
Youth and Women's fleet support
For the 2024 Europe Nationals
It's less than two until racing kicks off at Hayling Island SC for the 2024 UK Europe Nationals! As well as the overall UK Europe National title, sailors will also be racing for the UK Europe Women's and Youth (U19) National Championship trophies!
by UK Europe Class Association
Posted 21 May 14:04 BST
Musto Lark Nationals 2024 Runners & Riders pt.2
Musto Lark Nationals 2024 Runners & Riders pt.2
Many past champions will be challenged by some new kids on the block!
The upcoming Lark National Championships (26-29 May), sponsored by Musto, will see a return of many past champions - but they will be challenged by some 'new kids on the block'!
by Nigel Hufton
Posted 21 May 14:04 BST
Cape 31 Med Circuit Round 3 at Porquerolles
Cape 31 Med Circuit Round 3 at Porquerolles
An exhilarating week of racing against the backdrop of the stunning island
Eight Cape 31's enjoyed an exhilarating week of racing against the backdrop of the stunning Island of Porquerolles in the Côte d'Azur. This weekend (23rd - 26th May) the teams head to Hyeres for Round 4.
by Tor Tomlinson Cheney
Posted 21 May 13:53 BST
Normandy Match Cup in Le Havre overall
Normandy Match Cup in Le Havre overall
Megan Thomson and her 2.0 Racing crew win in France
New Zealand's Megan Thomson and her 2.0 Racing crew of Maeve White, Josi Andres, Charlotte Porter and Rose Garcia Royo yesterday won the 2024 Normandy Match Cup in Le Havre, France, the third stage of the 2024 Women's World Match Racing Tour.
by Women's WMRT
Posted 21 May 13:44 BST
Hadron H2 Inlands at Queen Mary
Hadron H2 Inlands at Queen Mary
Not a great day for the heavyweights!
22 Hadron H2's, representing 18 different clubs from the length and breadth of England, arrived at a glassy smooth Queen Mary reservoir for Round 2 of the H2 Travellers Trophy.
by Hadron H2 Class Association
Posted 21 May 13:17 BST
Media analysis of first Global Solo Challenge
Media analysis of first Global Solo Challenge
Sharing some of the highlights from third-party media analysis
With the first edition of the Global Solo Challenge 2023-2024 drawing to a close, we commissioned a third-party media analysis to assess the results.
by Marco Nannini / Global Solo Challenge
Posted 21 May 12:45 BST
Queen Mary Sailing Club Spring Series Week 10
Queen Mary Sailing Club Spring Series Week 10
A patchy 5 to 12 knots and warm sunshine for the penultimate day of the series
A patchy 5 to 12 knots and warm sunshine greeted 26 ILCA 7s for the penultimate weekend in the QMSC Spring Series. 2 more boats than competing in the Hadron inland championships on the other side of the reservoir. Week 9 was cancelled due to lack of wind.
by James Baxter
Posted 21 May 12:00 BST
Squib East Coast Championship 2024 Preview
Squib East Coast Championship 2024 Preview
More than 25 boats are expected to race in Burnham
More than 25 boats are expected to participate in the Squib East Coast Championship 2024, over the late May Bank Holiday weekend, 25th and 26th of May, at Royal Corinthian Yacht Club, the spiritual home of the Squib class.
by Petru Balau
Posted 21 May 11:41 BST
Merlin Vintage Series Open at Tamesis Club
Merlin Vintage Series Open at Tamesis Club
A quality 7 boat fleet despite the fickle and damp looking forecast
On Saturday 18th May 2024, Tamesis Club hosted a Merlin Vintage Series open event sponsored by Craftinsure. Despite an increasingly fickle and damp looking forecast a quality 7 boat fleet of vintage Merlins turned up.
by Joe McLaughlin
Posted 21 May 11:29 BST
TR Racing - Synergy
TR Racing - Synergy
The key concept underpinning Thomas Ruyant Racing is the notion of working together
The key concept underpinning the creation and philosophy of Thomas Ruyant Racing is the notion of working together.
by Agence TB Press
Posted 21 May 10:17 BST
UpWind by MerConcept announces all-female crew
UpWind by MerConcept announces all-female crew
Team ready to roll in Saint-Malo for Act 1 of Ocean Fifty Series
UpWind by MerConcept, the brand-new all-female training hub for offshore multihull sailing, has announced its squad for the first Act of the 2024 Ocean Fifty Series.
by Emily Caroe
Posted 21 May 09:43 BST
RS Elites join the RS 30th Anniversary Spectacle
RS Elites join the RS 30th Anniversary Spectacle
Tricky is a fair description for the racing over the weekend
Tricky is a fair description for the racing over the weekend of the RS 30th Anniversary Regatta. Ten 'elites' joined the 21s, 800s & 700s on Echo course.
by Debbie Jarvis
Posted 21 May 09:04 BST
Link Cup 2024
Link Cup 2024
18th year of the race from Boulogne to Ramsgate
Last weekend the Annual Link cup weekend was hosted jointly by the Royal Temple Yacht Club and Yacht Club Boulonnais. This was the eighteenth year that the race from Boulogne to Ramsgate has taken place.
by Karen Cox
Posted 21 May 06:59 BST
Starcross Yacht Club George Eaton Junior Shield
Starcross Yacht Club George Eaton Junior Shield
Polly Scott and Pip Paley recognised for their sailing achievements
Starcross Yacht Club (SYC) has awarded its prestigious George Eaton Junior Shield to Polly Scott and Pip Paley, recognising their sailing achievements away from the club.
by Peter Solly
Posted 21 May 06:32 BST
Gill Enterprise Inlands at Grafham Water
Gill Enterprise Inlands at Grafham Water
Six races completed despite the dodgily inaccurate forecast on Sunday morning
Grafham Water Sailing Club hosted the Enterprise Class for their 2024 Inland Championship, generously sponsored by Gill. Six races were completed despite the dodgily inaccurate forecast on Sunday morning.
by Ann Jackson
Posted 21 May 06:27 BST
Phantom Open at Downs
Phantom Open at Downs
Wind from every direction on the compass
A good turnout with 7 Phantoms and 16 Streakers present at Downs Sailing Club open meeting held over the 18th and 19th of May, with plenty of visitors from as far afield as Holland.
by Alasdair Baker
Posted 21 May 06:20 BST
Swedish Challenge, Powered by Artemis Technologies
Swedish Challenge, Powered by Artemis Technologies
Team announced for Inaugural Women's America's Cup
Swedish Challenge, powered by Artemis Technologies, has announced the six sailors who will form the Swedish Challenge Women's Team and compete in the 37th America's Cup on October 5 in Barcelona.
by Anna Ostling
Posted 21 May 06:02 BST
The most famous boat in the world
The most famous boat in the world
Goes by a lot of nicknames, but you'd think Comanche fits the bill wherever she goes
Goes by a lot of nicknames, but you'd have to think Comanche fits the bill wherever she goes. Right oh. Well, for just another eight months or so, she's not going anywhere. The most famous boat in the world has another, albeit short, charter with one aim.
by John Curnow, Sail-World.com AUS Editor
Posted 20 May 23:00 BST
Road To Gold Live Q&A with Dr Tim Herzog
Road To Gold Live Q&A with Dr Tim Herzog
Top sports psychologist discusses Effective Mental Imagery and Self-Talk
We've all heard the importance of the Mental Game - the factor that separates the top athletes from the rest. At a certain level, it's not your sailing skills that make the difference, but your mental state going into the competition.
by Andy Rice, Co-Creator, Road To Gold
Posted 20 May 20:55 BST
Festival of The Sea at Shoreham by Sea Preview
Festival of The Sea at Shoreham by Sea Preview
A joint event organised by Sussex Yacht Club & Shoreham Sailing Club
A joint event organised by Sussex Yacht Club & Shoreham Sailing Club, The Festival of the Sea will take place on Saturday 22nd & Sunday 23rd June. Shoreham SC will be hosting the dinghy entrants in the best sea sailing location on the south coast.
by James Gerwat
Posted 20 May 18:15 BST
Carey Olsen Jersey Regatta open for entries
Carey Olsen Jersey Regatta open for entries
Including the GBR IRC Channel Islands Championship
The pace is quickening as the combined clubs' organising committee prepares for the 26th edition of the Jersey Regatta sponsored for the fifth year running by leading offshore law firm Carey Olsen.
by Bill Harris
Posted 20 May 18:03 BST
Bassenthwaite Solo Open
Bassenthwaite Solo Open
Greeted with sun and a panorama that only Bassenthwaite can offer up
17 helms made the trip to Bassenthwaite Sailing Club at the weekend for the Solo open. They were greeted with sun and panorama that only Bassenthwaite can offer up.
by John Reekie
Posted 20 May 17:53 BST
A busy weekend at Hollingworth Lake
A busy weekend at Hollingworth Lake
With the North West Youth and Junior Travellers and a Laser / ILCA Open
The Sailing Club at Hollingworth Lake had a very busy weekend on Saturday and Sunday, 11th and 12th May.
by Graham Knox
Posted 20 May 16:38 BST
RS200s at St. Mawes
RS200s at St. Mawes
Brilliant sunshine and a moderate breeze for the West Country Boat Repairs SW Ugly Tour
Framed by the rolling Cornish hills, iconic St Anthony's Head lighthouse and two historic Tudor castles, the race officer set the course at the mouth of Carrick roads, with a nice long beat towards St Mawes harbour mouth.
by Henry Hallam
Posted 20 May 16:12 BST
The Evolution of the Load Pin
The Evolution of the Load Pin
Few adaptations have had quite the impact of the load pin
Innovative sailors are constantly observing other fields and looking for new technologies that have the potential to change the way they sail. Few adaptations have had quite the impact of the load pin.
by Cyclops Marine
Posted 20 May 15:02 BST
Musto Lark Nationals 2024 Runners & Riders pt.1
Musto Lark Nationals 2024 Runners & Riders pt.1
Shaping up to be a hugely competitive event in Weymouth
The Musto Lark Nationals 2024 (26th-29th May) is only days away and is shaping up to be a hugely competitive event, with 7 championship-winning helms and 8 championship-winning crews already entered and hoping to lift the top prize again.
by Nigel Hufton
Posted 20 May 14:57 BST
Rutland Sailing Club Cat Open 2024
Rutland Sailing Club Cat Open 2024
A-Cats, F18s, F20s, Shearwaters, Catapults and a lone F15, an F16 and a Dart 15 make up the fleet
Rutland Sailing Club hosted its Catamaran Open in their traditional mid-May slot this weekend. Unfortunately, this year for some reason, attendance was somewhat below the usual numbers who would flock to this big and picturesque venue.
by Gordon Upton
Posted 20 May 14:22 BST
Bass Entry deadlines approaching
Bass Entry deadlines approaching
It's time to enter Craftinsure Bass Week and the NSSA Regatta
It's time to enter Craftinsure Bass Week and the NSSA Regatta. 75 days till Craftinsure Bass Week and two weeks to the discounted entry deadline.
by Bass Press
Posted 20 May 13:11 BST
75th Anniversary Wilson Trophy
75th Anniversary Wilson Trophy
34 teams gathered at the West Kirby marine lake, aka the theatre of dreams
In April 1948 West Kirby Sailing Club was invited to send a team to Dun Laoghaire (IRE) for a mixed class team racing event, competing against teams from the South of Ireland and the South of England.
by Andy Cornah
Posted 20 May 12:36 BST
RS200s at Yorkshire Dales
RS200s at Yorkshire Dales
Second event of the Sailing Chandlery Northern Tour
The second event of the 2024 Sailing Chandlery sponsored RS200 Northern Tour took place on Saturday 11th May with a Force 2 South-Easterly wind greeting the 11 boats competing.
by Jon Ward
Posted 20 May 12:26 BST
Hansa UK Travellers at Notts County
Hansa UK Travellers at Notts County
Travellers from London, Surrey, Northampton and Rutland were greeted by a rather gloomy start
Travellers from London, Surrey, Northampton and Rutland were greeted by a rather gloomy start with an ominous threat of rain but whilst we saw little in the way of blue sky it lightened up, warmed up a little and a very pleasant breeze filled in.
by Dave Snutch
Posted 20 May 11:13 BST
Firefly 'Ricky' Open at Rickmansworth
Firefly 'Ricky' Open at Rickmansworth
The event for the Troy Trophy has been running for over 60 years
The third event of the Firefly season took place at on Saturday 18th May at Rickmansworth SC in Hertfordshire.
by Jono Pank
Posted 20 May 10:58 BST
Bulldog strides home in RORC De Guingand Bowl
Bulldog strides home in RORC De Guingand Bowl
A spectacular sunrise and sunset and more breeze than forecast for the latter part of the race
The Royal Ocean Racing Club De Guingand Bowl Race was won by Derek Shakespeare's J/122 Bulldog with the best corrected time under IRC by just over seven minutes.
by Louay Habib, RORC
Posted 20 May 10:32 BST
Aldridge wins statement silver
Aldridge wins statement silver
At the Formula Kite Worlds in final pre-Paris test
Marseille-bound Ellie Aldridge secured a statement silver medal at the Formula Kite World Championships following another consistent performance in Hyeres.
by British Sailing Team
Posted 20 May 09:54 BST
Henri-Lloyd appoints Simon Payne as CCO
Henri-Lloyd appoints Simon Payne as CCO
Working alongside Executive Chairman Knut Frostad
Simon Payne has been appointed as Chief Commercial Officer at Henri-Lloyd. In this newly-created role, Simon will be working alongside Executive Chairman Knut Frostad.
by Henri-Lloyd
Posted 20 May 09:20 BST
Sir Jim Ratcliffe provides the pedal power
Sir Jim Ratcliffe provides the pedal power
On-board British America's Cup yacht
INEOS Chairman Sir Jim Ratcliffe joined Sir Ben Ainslie as a cyclor onboard INEOS Britannia's flying America's Cup race boat which is capable of reaching speeds of 100Km/h.
by INEOS Britannia
Posted 20 May 05:58 BST
Bembridge One-Design weekend racing
Bembridge One-Design weekend racing
Three boats come out to race on Sunday, BSC members fare well in UKOPRA Round the Island race
With little or no wind on Saturday morning and no one wanting to race on Sunday morning, the Redwing's 25th Anniversary Medal will remain in the Trophy cabinet this year! The One-Designs fared slightly better and three boats raced Sunday morning.
by Mike Samuelson
Posted 20 May 05:44 BST
Hansa UK Travellers at New Forest Sailability
Hansa UK Travellers at New Forest Sailability
26 entries for the second event in the series
With the very mixed weather seen in April, the 1st May was at least forecast to be dry until towards 5pm (when it did indeed start raining once we were largely under cover ashore!).
by Malcolm Bentley
Posted 20 May 05:31 BST
Guillermo Beltri wins 7th Torrevieja IOM Open
Guillermo Beltri wins 7th Torrevieja IOM Open
Continues to expand his record in the IOM Radio Control class
The Real Club Náutico de Torrevieja closes this international event in which 53 sailors of 6 sailors have competed in these three days with 10 races in qualifying round and 10 in final series.
by Prensa Sailing Comunicación
Posted 20 May 05:26 BST
Normandy Match Cup in Le Havre Day 3
Normandy Match Cup in Le Havre Day 3
Playing the shifts
Racing continued into the early evening of Day 3 of the Normandy Match Cup as the semi-finals got under way in a fresh 12-15knots, combined with a challenging current off the Le Havre beach.
by Women's WMRT
Posted 20 May 00:33 BST
J/112E debuts in Vancouver
J/112E debuts in Vancouver
A noteworthy letter from Adam Korbine in the Pacific Northwest region
Every now and then, we receive enthusiastic and passionate letters from J/Owners all over the world. One noteworthy letter is from Adam Korbine in the Pacific Northwest region in Vancouver, British Columbia- a new J/112E owner.
by J-Boats
Posted 19 May 21:21 BST
Silver Wing Enterprise Open
Silver Wing Enterprise Open
Races sandwiched by lasagne and macaroni cheese
Silver Wing hosted the Enterprise Thames Valley Area Championship, and the Silver Wing open meeting, on Saturday 18th May. We welcomed one visitor boat from Burghfield SC and six home boats.
by Helen Evans
Posted 19 May 20:56 BST
Rooster Women's Range Reborn
As pioneers in women's technical watersports gear, our range has had a revamp. Specifically developed for women and thoroughly tested, we've made adjustments to the overall cut, improved materials and updated the colourway and print.
The most famous boat in the world
Goes by a lot of nicknames, but you'd have to think Comanche fits the bill wherever she goes. Right oh. Well, for just another eight months or so, she's not going anywhere. The most famous boat in the world has another, albeit short, charter with one aim.
Hyde Sails Job Vacancies
Hyde Sails are pleased to be hiring for two newly created positions based in our Hamble Sales Office.
This isn't what I expected
A month ago, when I wrote 'AC75 launching season', just three of the AC75s set to contest the 37th America's Cup in Barcelona had been revealed. Now it's five, with just the French Orient Express Racing Team left to show their hand.
The Evolution of the Load Pin
Innovative sailors are constantly observing other fields and looking for new technologies that have the potential to change the way they sail. Few adaptations have had quite the impact of the load pin.
100 Years of Jack Chippendale
Regular readers will hopefully have enjoyed the recent 'Fine Lines' series of photos, times to coincide with the centenary of one of the greats behind the golden era of the UK's domestic dinghy scene, Jack Chippendale.
Henri-Lloyd appoints Simon Payne as CCO
Simon Payne has been appointed as Chief Commercial Officer at Henri-Lloyd. In this newly-created role, Simon will be working alongside Executive Chairman Knut Frostad.
Pre-eminence
Not too hard to work out that I am unabashedly Australian. Hope everyone is as proud of their country, as I am. Most folk I know seem to be.
New look and feel for MyBoat
MyBoat takes the hassle out of sailing and leaves you more time to enjoy life on the water. Plus, all GJW Direct policyholders automatically get access to discounts on top marine brands, via the MyBoat website.
'Fine Lines' Top Ten part 10
This, the tenth and final Fine Lines in this series ends up with a real example of what the thinking is all about, that near perfect fusion of style and function. Plus a more detailed look at Jack's life and his boats.
Evening The Keel - Part One: Female Sailor
Meet the women making waves. We are proud to introduce Evening The Keel, a Musto series in collaboration with @WorldSailingTV, where pro female sailors talk equality, motherhood, and getting ahead in a male dominated sport.
Good old Gilmac
For my 60th birthday my wife decided to buy me a Flying Fifteen which she had seen advertised on the internet. 'Gilmac' was built in Jack Chippendale's yard and coincidentally came into the world the same year as me, in 1961.
Seldén Mast's latest Race GRIP winch handle
Swedish marine equipment manufacturer Seldén Mast is pleased to announce its latest series of patented Race GRIP winch handles, which have been designed to offer a more practical solution to the locking mechanism for a more seamless sailing experience.
Grabbing chances with both hands
There's been no getting away from the fact that it's been a pretty miserable start to 2024 weather-wise in the UK. February saw record rainfall (yes, I know we're famed for our rain over here), it's been seriously windy and generally chilly.
Forward WIP Protective Gear at CoastWaterSports
Including the Forward WIP Spandex Impact Suit made with Kevlar, WIFLEX PRO 2.0 Helmet, WIFLEX Ultra Light Watersports Helmet and FLOW NEO 50N Impact Vest / Buoyancy Aid.
worldmarine.media news update
News from The Transat CIC from Lorient to New York, the 59th Congressional Cup where Chris Poole and Ian Williams contested the final and the Last Chance Regatta, where the final qualifiers for Paris 2024 were decided.