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49er/49er FX Europeans & Nacra 17 Worlds
Victories for Italy, Belgium, Uruguay and Great Britain
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Ambrogio Beccaria wins Class40 in Transat CIC
Italian sailor crosses finish line at 03:47:55 UTC Friday
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New 'Patriot' has her first sail
Christening at the NYYC American Magic base in Barcelona
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Yoann Richomme wins The Transat CIC
IMOCA Paprec Arkéa first to arrive into New York
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Hyde Sails Squib Gold Cup
Two days of perfect sailing conditions in Burnham
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The Transat CIC Prizegiving
The Transat CIC Prizegiving
Podium finishers honoured
Competitors and invited guests honoured the IMOCA and Class40 podiums of the 15th edition of The Transat CIC at the prizegiving Sunday in New York.
by The Transat CIC
Posted 13 May 10:42 BST
Merlin Rocket Silver Tiller at Pwllheli
Merlin Rocket Silver Tiller at Pwllheli
Conditions were fantastic as always, and over a three-day weekend, too
The Pwllheli leg of the Merlin Craftinsure Silver Tiller was held over the bank holiday weekend of 4-6 May. Twelve boats made the trip through torrential rain but were rewarded with far better weather once they made it to the venue.
by Ian Martin
Posted 13 May 10:01 BST
Melges 24 Marina Portoroz Regatta overall
Melges 24 Marina Portoroz Regatta overall
Peter Karrie's Nefeli triumphs at second event in European Sailing Series
It's Peter Karrie's Nefeli who takes the honor of winning the traditional Marina Portoroz Melges 24 Regatta, 2nd event of the 2024 Melges 24 European Sailing Series organized by YC Marina Portoroz in collaboration with Int'l Melges 24 Class Association
by International Melges 24 Class Association
Posted 13 May 08:54 BST
South West ITCA Traveller at Castle Cove
South West ITCA Traveller at Castle Cove
Summer arrives for the 23 sailors taking part
Weybiza was at its best, sunny with around 10kts of breeze. 23 sailors were signed up to race in the 4th South West traveller of the year, hosted at Castle Cove Sailing club, there was a good fleet of 16x 5.3 sailors and 7x 4.2 sailors.
by Jake Davies
Posted 13 May 07:20 BST
Bembridge Redwings & One-Designs Mid-May Racing
Bembridge Redwings & One-Designs Mid-May Racing
Including Friday night's spectacular display of the Aurora Borealis
The weekend after a Bank Holiday, a Club Meeting's weekend and Walk the Wight on Sunday meant low numbers were out racing, despite early afternoon tides, and for the Redwings, the weekend trophy of Lt Col Sloane Stanley's Inkwell.
by Mike Samuelson
Posted 13 May 04:39 BST
44Cup Baiona overall
44Cup Baiona overall
First event win for Artemis Racing in eight long years
Torbjörn Törnqvist's Artemis Racing demonstrated herself to be categorically back on form after winning five races out of nine at the 44Cup Baiona.
by 44Cup
Posted 12 May 20:44 BST
Lymington XOD Saturday Series Week 3
Lymington XOD Saturday Series Week 3
A fiercely contested start in an ebbing spring tide
In perfect spring sunshine with a warm 10 knot easterly breeze and against an established ebbing spring tide the race team lead by Ken Hay and Mike Cowan set a first beat from the Starting Platform up to G (Bridgeworks).
by Steve Adshead
Posted 12 May 20:32 BST
Overy Staithe Sailing Club Goakes Trophy Races
Overy Staithe Sailing Club Goakes Trophy Races
Including three generations of the Goakes family
Nine competitors came to the start line for the first race, held on Saturday 11 May, including three generations of the Goakes family. It was a beautiful sunny morning with a gentle north easterly wind blowing.
by Jennie Clark
Posted 12 May 19:58 BST
49er & 49er FX Europeans & Nacra 17 Worlds overall
49er & 49er FX Europeans & Nacra 17 Worlds overall
Victories for Italy, Belgium, Uruguay and Great Britain
Italian foiling stars Ruggero Tita and Caterina Banti have won their fourth Nacra 17 world title in La Grande Motte, France. It was also a great day for first-time winners of a major championship for teams from Uruguay and Belgium.
by 49er and Nacra 17 Sailing
Posted 12 May 19:51 BST
470 Europeans at Cannes overall
470 Europeans at Cannes overall
Spain's Jordi Xammar and Nora Brugman crowned champions
A few weeks before the Paris 2024 Olympic Games, and whose sailing events will be held in Marseille at the beginning of August, this 470 Europeans had a very special flavour in typically Mediterranean weather, and low to moderate thermal breezes.
by Jean François Cutugno
Posted 12 May 19:34 BST
Extra Djinn wins RORC North Sea Race
Extra Djinn wins RORC North Sea Race
The 2024 edition had 53 boats racing from Harwich to Scheveningen
The Royal Ocean Racing Club's North Sea Race is hosted by the Royal Harwich Yacht Club in association with the East Anglian Offshore Racing Association, the Yacht Club Scheveningen and the North Sea Regatta.
by Louay Habib / RORC
Posted 12 May 17:23 BST
New Arrival: Henri-Lloyd Cool Breeze Jacket
New Arrival: Henri-Lloyd Cool Breeze Jacket
The ultimate all rounder jacket for the everyday sailor, race crew and boating enthusiast
The ultimate all rounder jacket for the everyday sailor, race crew and boating enthusiast. With the benefit of a micro fleece lining for insulation, it's designed for cooler days offering protection from ocean spray, chilling mornings and cold winds.
by Henri-Lloyd
Posted 12 May 12:00 BST
Road To Gold Live Q&A with Annie Lush
Road To Gold Live Q&A with Annie Lush
3x Ocean Race veteran and Olympian
After a successful career on the Olympic circuit and representing Great Britain in women's match racing at London 2012, Annie Lush has become one of the most in-demand professionals on the offshore scene.
by Andy Rice, Co-Creator, Road To Gold
Posted 12 May 12:00 BST
The oldest footage of Tornado racing
The oldest footage of Tornado racing
A look back into our video archive
We delve into the past, and round-up all videos which show sailing in the Tornado class of catamaran.
by Magnus Smith
Posted 12 May 12:00 BST
2000 Class Latitude Series at West Riding
2000 Class Latitude Series at West Riding
A Bank Holiday weekend filled with expert coaching and competitive racing
West Riding Sailing Club kicked off the 2024 2000 Class Latitude Series (sponsored by Lakes Mortgages) with a Bank Holiday weekend filled with expert coaching and competitive racing.
by Oliver Thompson
Posted 12 May 11:42 BST
Royal North Sea Yacht Club Ascension Day Regatta
Royal North Sea Yacht Club Ascension Day Regatta
Thirty-one yachts from Ostend to Ramsgate
On Thursday 9th May thirty-one yachts from the Royal North Sea Yacht Club raced from Ostend to Ramsgate for the annual Ascension Day Regatta.
by Karen Cox
Posted 12 May 10:43 BST
470 Europeans at Cannes Day 5
470 Europeans at Cannes Day 5
All set for a grand finale in Cannes on Sunday!
As the 77th edition of the Film Festival looms, the 470 Europeans ends in Cannes this Sunday with the Medal Race, a final round reserved for the top ten in the general classification, contested in front of the YC de Cannes, and whose points count double.
by Jean François Cutugno
Posted 11 May 23:39 BST
49er & 49er FX Europeans & Nacra 17 Worlds Day 5
49er & 49er FX Europeans & Nacra 17 Worlds Day 5
Italy with one hand on the Worlds Trophy
Ruggero Tita and Caterina Banti are too professional to admit it, but a strong performance in Saturday's light airs races has all but secured the Italian defence of the Nacra 17 world title.
by 49er and Nacra 17 Sailing
Posted 11 May 22:07 BST
44Cup Baiona Day 3
44Cup Baiona Day 3
Three bullet day for Artemis Racing
After a wait for the wind to fill in, the Vigo River estuary and Galicia's wider Rías Baixas estuary complex delivered with 15-20 knots, brilliant sunshine, a short chop and with the magnificent Caes Islands nature reserve as a backdrop.
by 44Cup
Posted 11 May 21:25 BST
The Transat CIC Update
The Transat CIC Update
New York offers finishers sunshine but still dark clouds over the Atlantic
At 13 days since the fleet left Lorient just seven solo racers are still racing across the Atlantic on the 3,500 miles Transat CIC.
by The Transat CIC
Posted 11 May 20:25 BST
Marina Portoroz Melges 24 Regatta Day 2
Marina Portoroz Melges 24 Regatta Day 2
Six races in Nefeli maintains lead as competition heats up
A stable Mistral, but weak in intensity, allowed the carrying out of another three valid races for the Marina Portoroz Melges 24 Regatta.
by International Melges 24 Class Association
Posted 11 May 19:57 BST
Yeadon SC announces a Revolution in Membership
Yeadon SC announces a Revolution in Membership
The club has introduced a Pay What You Can based membership option
In a bold move to make sailing more inclusive and available to a broader audience, the club has introduced a Pay What You Can based membership option for all households.
by Tim Burnett
Posted 11 May 12:53 BST
Magic Marine sponsor RS Feva Worlds 2024
Magic Marine sponsor RS Feva Worlds 2024
Being held in the Netherlands at the end of July
Magic Marine, a prominent name in marine apparel and accessories, has announced its sponsorship of the RS Feva World Championships 2024 for the second year in a row.
by RS Sailing
Posted 11 May 10:01 BST
Marina Portoroz Melges 24 Regatta Day 1
Marina Portoroz Melges 24 Regatta Day 1
Peter Karrie' Nefeli shines
The opening day of the Marina Portoroz Melges 24 Regatta, the second event of the Melges 24 European Sailing Series 2024, proved to be a spectacular start for competitors, with enthusiastic comments from Peter Karrie, owner of Nefeli
by International Melges 24 Class Association
Posted 11 May 01:18 BST
470 Europeans at Cannes Day 4
470 Europeans at Cannes Day 4
Spain's Jordi Xammar and Nora Brugman top the rankings
Spain's Jordi Xammar and Nora Brugman top the rankings by six points from France's Camille LeCointre and Jeremie Mion. The British team of Martin Wrigley and Bettine Harris had a stellar day with a 2,1 scoreline to move up to third.
by International 470 Class Association
Posted 10 May 21:18 BST
44Cup Baiona Day 2
44Cup Baiona Day 2
Switzerland's day in the sun
History was made on the 44Cup today when, for the first time, a team representing land-locked Switzerland was top scoring boat of the day.
by 44Cup
Posted 10 May 19:29 BST
IOM Nationals at Poole
IOM Nationals at Poole
74 IOM sailors travelled from many UK clubs, plus visitors from foreign parts
74 IOM sailors travelled from many UK clubs, plus visitors from foreign parts including France, The Netherlands and Fleetwood.
by Richard Ledger & Nigel Barrow
Posted 10 May 19:23 BST
49er & 49er FX Europeans & Nacra 17 Worlds Day 4
49er & 49er FX Europeans & Nacra 17 Worlds Day 4
Uruguay surges to the top of the 49ers
Uruguay has never qualified a 49er to the Olympic Games. In fact across the whole history of the modern Olympics the South American nation has just won 10 medals, none yet in sailing.
by 49er and Nacra 17 Sailing
Posted 10 May 19:12 BST
Wayfarer Nationals at Paignton Preview
Wayfarer Nationals at Paignton Preview
A highly anticipated event promising to bring together some of the best sailors
The 2024 Wayfarer Nationals - sponsored by Craftinsure, Allen Brothers, Hartley Boats and McNamara Sails - will be held at Paignton Sailing Club over the 13-16th June.
by Sam Pygall
Posted 10 May 17:23 BST
Littlehampton kids' sailing centre crowdfunds
Littlehampton kids' sailing centre crowdfunds
To raise the last £10,000 needed to replace their crumbling 40-year-old tractor
A kids' sailing centre based on the seafront at Littlehampton has launched a crowdfunding campaign to help keep them afloat.
by Myrid Ramsay
Posted 10 May 16:30 BST
Miracle Northerns at Delph
Miracle Northerns at Delph
The joys of Miracle sailing and drifting!
With a forecast of minimal/zero wind on the Sunday, Race Officer Graham Clow made a change to the Sailing Instructions, moving the third race of the planned five race series from the Sunday to the Saturday.
by Martin Bathe
Posted 10 May 14:27 BST
Ambrogio Beccaria wins The Transat CIC in Class40
Ambrogio Beccaria wins The Transat CIC in Class40
Crossing the line of the historic race at 03:47:55 hrs this morning
Italy's Ambrogio Beccaria on his all Italian designed and built Musa 40 Alla Grande Pirelli added the hugely prestigious Transat CIC Class 40 title to his steadily growing collection of solo and short handed ocean racing honours this morning.
by The Transat CIC
Posted 10 May 09:19 BST
Is this the slipperiest AC75 boat in the fleet?
Is this the slipperiest AC75 boat in the fleet?
There's plenty to suggest American Magic's 'Patriot' is the most refined aerodynamic package so far
There's plenty to suggest that American Magic's AC75 'Patriot' is the most refined aerodynamic package so far and if that's the case the team's new machine could be the lowest drag Cup boat out there.
by Matt Sheahan
Posted 10 May 06:11 BST
Cherub Inlands at Grafham Water
Cherub Inlands at Grafham Water
A&E's first outing in her new water-hugging form
With some of the fleet busy strapping planks to their feet to fall down a mountain and others in sunnier climes seemingly spending a lot of their time swimming away from the nearest bar, some hardy souls arrived at Grafham Water Sailing Club.
by Dave Ching
Posted 10 May 06:05 BST
Marina Portoroz Melges 24 Regatta preview
Marina Portoroz Melges 24 Regatta preview
Melges 24 European Sailing Series event to set sail on Friday
It's that time of the year again when Portoroz beckons the international Melges 24 fleet as the Melges 24 European Sailing Series 2024 makes its next stop in this picturesque Slovenian coastal town.
by International Melges 24 Class Association
Posted 9 May 23:19 BST
The 5 Minute Warning
The 5 Minute Warning
Andy Rice & Matt Sheahan's 5min racing update
PlanetSail's Matt Sheahan catches up with Sailjuice's Andy Rice who's reporting from the South of France. Andy's at the last big regatta for the 49er, 49erFX and Nacra 17 classes before the Olympic Games just over a couple of months from now.
by PlanetSail
Posted 9 May 22:11 BST
44Cup Baiona Day 1
44Cup Baiona Day 1
Strong start in light conditions
From some way out the opening day of the 44Cup Baiona, the second event of the 2024 circuit for the high performance owner-driver RC44 one designs, was looking light.
by 44Cup
Posted 9 May 20:50 BST
The Transat CIC Update
The Transat CIC Update
Ambrogio Beccaria has Class 40 finish line and victory 'in sight'
With less than 140 miles to go to the finish line of the Transat CIC solo race across the North Atlantic from Lorient to New York Italy's Ambrogio Beccaria appears to have dealt with the last weather hurdle earlier today.
by The Transat CIC
Posted 9 May 20:43 BST
49er & 49er FX Europeans & Nacra 17 Worlds Day 3
49er & 49er FX Europeans & Nacra 17 Worlds Day 3
Lighter breeze launches young Germans up the FX rankings
A drop in wind strength brought huge changes to the 49erFX leaderboard on day three of the European Championship in La Grande Motte in the South of France.
by 49er and Nacra 17 Sailing
Posted 9 May 20:31 BST
470 Europeans at Cannes Day 3
470 Europeans at Cannes Day 3
While racing did get underway in light winds, the breeze then dropped to nothing
While racing did get underway in light winds, with a full lap completed, the breeze then dropped to nothing, resulting in the race being abandoned. Unfortunately that was it for the day and the fleet were sent ashore.
by International 470 Class Association
Posted 9 May 20:22 BST
Barton Marine appoint South African Distributor
Barton Marine appoint South African Distributor
Pleased to announce a new distribution partnership with Marine Connect
Barton Marine are pleased to announce a new distribution partnership with Marine Connect in South Africa. Representing the full Barton Marine range, the team will facilitate supply of Barton's popular, durable and great value deck equipment range.
by Barton Marine
Posted 9 May 18:00 BST
Streakers at Hornsea
Streakers at Hornsea
North Sails Northern Paddle Series Open event
Hornsea Sailing Club served up perfect conditions for the first event of the Streaker North Sails Northern Paddle Series on 27 April.
by Stuart Burnett
Posted 9 May 17:48 BST
RS Elite Zhik UK Nationals Entries Open
RS Elite Zhik UK Nationals Entries Open
Taking place at the Royal Southern Yacht Club in early July
The 2024 Nationals will take place at the Royal Southern Yacht Club, with racing from Thursday July 4th to Sunday 7th. Race Officer Stuart Childerley has been set the challenge of controlling the impressive line-up of competitors.
by Debbie Jarvis
Posted 9 May 15:48 BST
Bermuda Delivers for SailGP
Bermuda Delivers for SailGP
With the drama starting on the practice day
Bermuda had it all for the Apex Group Bermuda Sail Grand Prix, with the drama starting on the practice day, when a user-error on the USA SailGP Team F50 saw them capsize at speed, hurling the crew out of the boat and onto the wing sail.
by Henri-Lloyd
Posted 9 May 14:52 BST
Osprey Southerns and Panmorra Cup at Mount's Bay
Osprey Southerns and Panmorra Cup at Mount's Bay
Eleven Osprey stalwarts make the pilgrimage to the spiritual home of the class
The weekend of 4th and 5th May 2024 saw eleven Osprey stalwarts make the pilgrimage to Mount's Bay Sailing Club, the spiritual home of the class for the 2024 Southern Area Championship & Panmorra Cup.
by Mike Atkinson
Posted 9 May 14:45 BST
SailGP Inspire WASZP racing in Bermuda
SailGP Inspire WASZP racing in Bermuda
Young British sailor Ben Anderson takes the win
SailGP were in Bermuda at the beginning of May, and alongside the F50 racing ran their highly competitive Inspire foiling programme in WASZPS for Under 21 year old sailors.
by Ben Anderson
Posted 9 May 14:14 BST
European 2K Tour event returns to the UK
European 2K Tour event returns to the UK
Royal Thames YC to host after a break of almost ten years
The 5th to the 7th of July will see the European 2K Tour return to the UK after almost ten years, making it one of the highlights of the racing year.
by Robin Tott
Posted 9 May 14:07 BST
K6 John Hall Trophy at Oxford
K6 John Hall Trophy at Oxford
It didn't look promising
It didn't look promising. The forecast predicted very light winds over the two days which may have been why visiting competitors stayed away. However the gloomy forecast did not deter eight Oxford based K6s from entering.
by John Tabor
Posted 9 May 13:35 BST
New Arrival: Henri-Lloyd Cool Breeze Jacket
The ultimate all rounder jacket for the everyday sailor, race crew and boating enthusiast. With the benefit of a micro fleece lining for insulation, it's designed for cooler days offering protection from ocean spray, chilling mornings and cold winds.
The oldest footage of Tornado racing
We delve into the past, and round-up all videos which show sailing in the Tornado class of catamaran.
Barton Marine appoint South African Distributor
Barton Marine are pleased to announce a new distribution partnership with Marine Connect in South Africa. Representing the full Barton Marine range, the team will facilitate supply of Barton's popular, durable and great value deck equipment range.
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.
Bermuda Delivers for SailGP
Bermuda had it all for the Apex Group Bermuda Sail Grand Prix, with the drama starting on the practice day, when a user-error on the USA SailGP Team F50 saw them capsize at speed, hurling the crew out of the boat and onto the wing sail.
The oldest footage of 505 racing
We delve into the past, and round-up all videos which show sailing in the 5o5 class of dinghy.
Get your spring adventure kit now
From sailing adventures to relaxing at the marina, Musto have a style to suit you. Explore their selection of shorts and tops to take you through the warmer months in style.
'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.
Back in Stock: Henri-Lloyd Elite Jacket and Hi-Fit
Born from 7 decades of know-how and engineered from ultra-reliable and incredibly durable 3-layer DRI PRO Fabric. The Elite Series has been built for sailing pros and enthusiasts and it excels in extended conditions, crafted for year-round performance.
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.
Rooster Warehouse Clearance Event
Taking place Friday 3rd May and Friday 10th May. Including ex-display, samples, factory seconds, excess stock, chandlery.
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.
Bank Holiday Weekend Discount at Sailing Chandlery
Take advantage of an additional saving at Sailing Chandlery this bank holiday weekend.
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.
Rooster partners with UK J/70 class
Rooster®, a leading name in sailing apparel and accessories, is thrilled to announce its strategic partnership with the UK J/70 Class, marking a significant milestone in the realm of competitive sailing.
worldmarine.media news PILOT SHOW
Happy to launch the worldmarine.media news pilot show! Many thanks to contributors MozzySails, Weir Wood Sailing Club, Crewsaver and UpWind by MerConcept, sponsored by 11th Hour Racing.