First eight cities in expanded SailGP Season 3
10 teams to line-up for third season, starting May 2022 in Bermuda 10 teams to line-up for third season, starting May 2022 in Bermuda. League grows presence with new events in Chicago, Copenhagen, Dubai and New Zealand, including a four year partnership that sees Christchurch and Auckland as alternate hosts.
Posted on 7 Dec SailGP: Kiwis to host four seasons from 2023
New Zealand has secured a four year deal for SailGP from 2023 New Zealand has secured a four year deal to bring the new high-tech global sailing competition SailGP to our shores.
Posted on 7 Dec Blithfield Barrel 2021/22 Round 2 this Sunday
The long-range forecast looking set for some more descent conditions This weekend sees the return of the Blithfield Barrel winter race series. Round 1 saw some superb racing throughout the fleet & with the long-range forecast looking set for some more descent conditions.
Posted on 7 Dec Dun Laoghaire Frostbite Series day 5
Forecast delivers for bumper fleet of 69 boats A record 69 boats were on the water for the fifth round of the Viking Marine-sponsored, DMYC-hosted Frostbites in Dun Laoghaire Harbour on Sunday 5th December, beating by one the attendance on the opening day of November 7th.
Posted on 7 Dec 2021 SOLAS Big Boat Challenge
Whisper and Scallywag shine Whisper's impressive form continued with Overall victory in the 2021 SOLAS Big Boat Challenge, as SHK Scallywag 100 took Line Honours in a stunning showdown on Sydney Harbour.
Posted on 7 Dec Decently Exposed
I had wanted more - quite a lot more, actually I had wanted more. Quite a lot more, actually. Ever since I had seen them it had been a bit like Kaa, the snake in The Jungle Book. You know: "Look into my eyes"
Posted on 6 Dec 2021 ILCA 6 Radial Worlds in Oman overall
Emma Plasschaert and Nik Pletikos crowned champions The 2021 ILCA 6 World Championship concluded today in Barcelo Mussanah, Oman, with Nik Pletikos of Slovenia winning the men's fleet in the last race on the last day of the competition.
Posted on 6 Dec Bembridge Illusion Bailey Bowl 2021
A perfect start to the weekend, followed by some high-wind racing There were mixed forecasts as the week progressed so it was something of a relief that conditions in the harbour, particularly on Saturday morning were almost perfect for the weekend's Bailey Bowl.
Posted on 6 Dec Crewsaver unveils a new Atacama drysuit
The next level in on-water practicality and comfort Leading Survitec brand Crewsaver has introduced to the leisure marine market a new full wet weather drysuit for those looking for the next level in on-water practicality and comfort.
Posted on 6 Dec The IMOCA skippers getting ready to return
There is nothing like an IMOCA sailor who is stuck on land There is nothing like an IMOCA sailor who is stuck on land. Just ask Pip Hare, the British Vendée Globe finisher who did not take part in the Transat Jacques Vabre as she and her team continue preparing their new boat for next season.
Posted on 6 Dec