Vaikobi's new tie down straps Vaikobi's new tie down straps Specifically designed by watersports gear experts Enjoy the peace of mind that comes from using tie down straps specifically designed by watersports gear experts. by Vaikobi Ocean Performance Posted 15 Jul 21:15 BST British Classic Week Day 1 British Classic Week Day 1 Wet and windy on an 'epic' first day Day one at this year's British Classic Week brought wet and windy racing for the fleet of classic and modern classic yachts from the UK, Europe, and as far afield as Australia. by Helen Porter Posted 15 Jul 21:11 BST Youth Sailing World Championships day 1 Youth Sailing World Championships day 1 Rising Italian star sets standard for hosts on opening day Carola Colasanto recorded a perfect start to the Youth Sailing World Championships 2024 with four bullets in four races on the first day of official racing on Lake Garda. by World Sailing Posted 15 Jul 20:53 BST Rolex TP52 World Championship headlines Race Week Rolex TP52 World Championship headlines Race Week Sailing's premiere monohull fleet-racing championship taking place at Newport For just the second time in its 16-year history, the Rolex TP52 World Championship will be contested on American waters. Sailing's premiere monohull fleet-racing championship will take place as part of the NYYC's Race Week at Newport presented by Rolex. by New York Yacht Club Posted 15 Jul 20:45 BST Hornet Nationals at Dabchicks day 3 Hornet Nationals at Dabchicks day 3 Extra breakfasts for everyone during a one hour postponement This morning's excitement in the dinghy park was AP over 1 and with sunshine and no breeze, chat erupted and extra breakfasts were squeezed in. Boat bimbling on the overnight leaders was an activity for everyone! by Sam Woolner Posted 15 Jul 20:17 BST Volvo Cork Week day 1 Volvo Cork Week day 1 Racing underway for an international fleet of 114 boats Racing action at Volvo Cork Week 2024 kicked off today, Monday 15th July with an international fleet of 114 boats gathered for five days of racing and parties organised by the Royal Cork Yacht Club. by Volvo Cork Week Posted 15 Jul 20:01 BST Toronto team wins right to represent world youth Toronto team wins right to represent world youth At 8-Metre World Championships in Scotland A team of seven young sailors from Toronto (Etobicoke) won out over submissions from several European countries to represent world youth in the 8-Metre World Championships being held August 17-24, 2024, in Scotland, U.K. by Dagmar Kanzler Posted 15 Jul 19:50 BST 2024 YachtsandYachting.com Racing Series Round 4 2024 YachtsandYachting.com Racing Series Round 4 Light winds dominated over the weekend Light winds dominated Round 4 of the YachtsandYachting.com Racing Series organised by Prometheus Sailing and held over the weekend. Of the 7 races were scheduled, 6 were started with the last race being abandoned due to the softening breeze. by Terry Hunt Posted 15 Jul 18:31 BST New Youth Smock from Zhik New Youth Smock from Zhik To help young sailors stay on the water for longer, in bright new colours Zhik has long led the way in the sailing youth market, and now brings a new edition of smock to market, ahead of a full new youth range, coming soon. by Zhik Posted 15 Jul 17:00 BST Nordic Folkboat Gold Cup 2024 Nordic Folkboat Gold Cup 2024 A 52 boat fleet battled it out at Halmstads Segelsällskap, Sweden The 2024 Gold Cup, viewed as the 'unofficial world championship' for the Nordic Folkboat was hosted in the west coast venue of Halmstad, Sweden. Every year the event moves around the Nordic and surrounding region. by Simon Osgood Posted 15 Jul 16:47 BST AEGEAN 600 delivers in its 4th edition AEGEAN 600 delivers in its 4th edition The largest-ever turnout of 69 entries from 24 countries encountered a huge range of conditions This year's AEGEAN 600, organized by the Hellenic Offshore Racing Club (HORC) and co-organised by Olympic Marine, has in its 4th annual edition once again proven to be among the world's most challenging 600-mile races. by AEGEAN 600 Posted 15 Jul 16:33 BST Eurosaf 69F Youth Europeans in Acquafresca update Eurosaf 69F Youth Europeans in Acquafresca update Six teams, representing five different countries, are ready to join the event The EUROSAF 69F Youth European Championship 2024 is ready to go at Acquafresca Sport Center, on the Garda Lake. by 69F Sailing Posted 15 Jul 16:05 BST X-Yachts partners with Jesper Radich X-Yachts partners with Jesper Radich For the XR 41 Racing Program X-Yachts is thrilled to announce its cooperation with renowned yachtsman Jesper Radich. Radich will lead X-Yachts' 2025 racing program as the skipper of their XR 41 yacht. by X-Yachts Posted 15 Jul 14:30 BST S & SW Regional Junior Championships at Weymouth S & SW Regional Junior Championships at Weymouth Over 200 sailors enjoy WPNSA sun Fleets of RS Tera, Topper, Optimist, RS Feva and ILCA 4 gathered at WPNSA over the weekend of 22-23 June. Pulled together at very short notice by the Class Associations with WPNSA as organising authority, the event was a huge success. by Peter Solly Posted 15 Jul 13:48 BST Hike your heart out Hike your heart out A guide to hiking systems, so you can choose what suits you We understand that choosing which hiking option to go for can be overwhelming. Getting the right gear can make or break your performance on the water. Often, it comes down to personal preference; however, there are a few key differences to look out for. by Rooster Posted 15 Jul 12:00 BST Ulli wins OK Dinghy class in 2024 Warnemün Woche Ulli wins OK Dinghy class in 2024 Warnemün Woche Warnemunde is renowned for great sailing conditions and this year did not disappoint Ulli Kurfeld has won the 2024 Warnemünde Woche with four race wins from six races. Jorgen Svendsen took second with Greg Wilcox in third. 36 OKs from six nations took part. by Robert Deaves Posted 15 Jul 11:54 BST Volvo Cork Week Family Fun Day & Opening Ceremony Volvo Cork Week Family Fun Day & Opening Ceremony A day filled with nautical fun at the picturesque waterfront of Royal Cork Yacht Club It was a day filled with nautical fun at the picturesque waterfront of Royal Cork Yacht Club (RCYC) which was transformed into a treasure trove of free fun, education, and nautical activities which kept the young sea-lovers entertained. by Volvo Cork Week Posted 15 Jul 11:41 BST Giles Scott signs off SailGP Season 4 Giles Scott signs off SailGP Season 4 With third podium finish and the Impact League trophy SailGP's Season 4 calendar has come to a dramatic conclusion at the Grand Final in San Francisco, with underdogs Spain securing the win in the three-boat final against Australia and New Zealand to take the $2m prize. by Emirates GBR SailGP Team Posted 15 Jul 11:24 BST SailGP Inspire Grand Final in San Francisco SailGP Inspire Grand Final in San Francisco Epic showdown in classic San Francisco summer conditions The SailGP Inspire Grand Final delivered classic San Francisco summer conditions, with moderate to strong winds reliably punching through the fog each day. by WASZP Class Posted 15 Jul 10:42 BST 125 Years for Blackwater Sailing Club 125 Years for Blackwater Sailing Club Formed in 1899 by twelve local men, the club has expanded to over 1000 members 2024 sees Blackwater Sailing Club celebrate its 125 year anniversary. Formed in 1899 by twelve local men, the club has expanded over the years into one of the biggest on the estuary. It now has a steady membership of around 1100. by Christine Brown Posted 15 Jul 10:33 BST Bembridge Keelboats Mid July Racing Bembridge Keelboats Mid July Racing The 'Friday Night Challenge' did not have enough wind After a very successful few days at Cowes racing in Cowes Classic week, and congratulations to Mark Grzegorczyk in No 9 who won overall, the One-Designs had a day off on Saturday to charge batteries! by Mike Samuelson Posted 15 Jul 09:47 BST Mirror Weekend at Hunts Mirror Weekend at Hunts The youngest crew was 3 years old! On 6th/7th July Hunts SC welcomed the Mirrors again for the annual Mirror Weekend. Saturday saw five brave boats take to the (once again) windy water for some race coaching with Mirror sailor and builder Tom Lachlan-Cope. by Hannah Rose Posted 15 Jul 08:49 BST 18ft Skiffs: Vale Bob Ross 18ft Skiffs: Vale Bob Ross A great Australian sailing photo-journalist, editor and author When Bob Ross passed away recently Australia lost one of its greatest sailing and yachting photo-journalists, magazine founder and editor, book author and newspaper writer, who covered every area of the sport for more than 65 years. by Frank Quealey Posted 15 Jul 06:44 BST Hornet Nationals at Dabchicks day 2 Hornet Nationals at Dabchicks day 2 Snakes and Ladders Expecting lighter winds on Sunday, small Full English breakfasts were enjoyed in the local cafe, the lightweights were smiling and the rarely seen lesser spotted exercising crew even made an appearance! by Sam Woolner Posted 15 Jul 06:41 BST Noble Marine Comet Trio Mark 1 Nationals overall Noble Marine Comet Trio Mark 1 Nationals overall The breeze picked up at Exe Sailing Club for the final race Day 3 dawned with a glassy River Exe & the spectacle of 20 Trios being towed out to sea to beat the tide & enable a prompt start when the wind filled in. by Caroline McAusland & Steve Ashford Posted 15 Jul 06:33 BST It's a Spanish Cinderella Story in San Francisco It's a Spanish Cinderella Story in San Francisco Los Gallos claim SailGP Season 4 Grand Final title Four major titles in a super Sunday of sport for the Spanish, as Spain secure $2Million in prize money by taking the SailGP Grand Final in San Francisco. by SailGP Posted 15 Jul 03:07 BST SailGP Day 2: Spain take the $2million prize SailGP Day 2: Spain take the $2million prize Full replay of SailGP Grand Final in San Francisco, as three teams contest the Grand Final Spain SailGP have won the SailGP Grand Final in San Francisco, winning a thrilling the Grand Final and denying the defending Champions, Australia, the chance of a four-peat. by Richard Gladwell/Sail-World.com/nz Posted 15 Jul 00:29 BST St Vincent and the Grenadines sailors set St Vincent and the Grenadines sailors set At the World Sailing Youth World Championships at Lake Garda, Italy Scarlett Hadley and Isaiah Blackett flew out to Italy last weekend ready to compete at the World Sailing Youth World Championships, a tremendous achievement for these two young, hard working athletes. by Jenny Trumble Posted 15 Jul 00:14 BST Wetsuit Outlet Moth UK Nationals overall Wetsuit Outlet Moth UK Nationals overall No wind on Sunday, but still a great event at Restronguet SC In a time of forecasts varying by the minute, the prediction of no wind on Sunday in the Carrick Roads was a constant in all the models, and that's exactly how it panned out. by Mark Jardine for IMCAUK Posted 14 Jul 23:06 BST Taittinger Royal Solent Yacht Club Regatta Taittinger Royal Solent Yacht Club Regatta Impressive racing skills and intense competition The 16th edition of The Taittinger Royal Solent Yacht Club Regatta (12-14 July) featured 188 boats racing in the Western Solent and based in Yarmouth, Isle of Wight. by Oliver Dewar Posted 14 Jul 22:21 BST Clipper Race fleet arrives in Oban for first time Clipper Race fleet arrives in Oban for first time Each team was greeted by a piper and a wee dram of Oban Distillery whisky for each sailor This weekend saw the arrival of the Clipper Race fleet in Oban, Scotland, for the first time in race history. Each team was greeted by a piper, a wee dram of Oban Distillery whisky for each sailor. by Clipper Round the World Posted 14 Jul 19:37 BST Royal Cork YC ready for Volvo Cork Week Royal Cork YC ready for Volvo Cork Week The first racing gun is due to sound on Monday 15th of July Volvo Cork Week is ramping up for an epic regatta starting with racing, fun and games for an international crew of sailors hell bent on enjoying the famous regatta. by Volvo Cork Week Posted 14 Jul 18:48 BST Hornet Nationals at Dabchicks day 1 Hornet Nationals at Dabchicks day 1 Sailors were wearing clothing more suited to the SailJuice Winter Series The first day dawned and the fleet were greeted by a grey and mildly moist morning, wearing clothing more suited to the SailJuice Winter Series. We mustered for the briefing and under our honourable RO's guidance, studied the charts. by Sam Woolner Posted 14 Jul 17:51 BST Big Air World Champions crowned in Gran Canaria Big Air World Champions crowned in Gran Canaria Insane airs push the limits of Big Air as kites are sent to moon and masters of skies are crowned In a momentous final day where riders lit up the sky off the rocky shores of Salinas de Tenefé, the "next level" of Big Air competition was revealed by the new champions, pushed by a relentless posse of younger athletes. by Christopher Museler, GKA Media Posted 14 Jul 17:46 BST New Regatta Director for Sovereign's Cup 2025 New Regatta Director for Sovereign's Cup 2025 Kinsale YC appoint Michael O'Sullivan Michael O'Sullivan has been appointed as Regatta Director for the 2025 Sovereign's Cup, which will incorporate the ICRA National Championships. by Michele Kennelly Posted 14 Jul 16:16 BST The oldest video footage of 6 Metres The oldest video footage of 6 Metres A look back into our video archive, with an Olympic focus We delve into the past, and round-up all videos which show sailing in the 6 Metre class of yacht - an Olympic Class from 1908 to 1952. by Magnus Smith Posted 14 Jul 12:00 BST 2024 Youth Sailing Worlds Opening Ceremony 2024 Youth Sailing Worlds Opening Ceremony A total of 418 sailors from 70 countries have gathered at Fraglia Vela Riva A stunning celebration of friendship and togetherness officially kicked off the Youth Sailing World Championships 2024 at the Opening Ceremony in Riva del Garda. by World Sailing Posted 14 Jul 11:47 BST Giles Scott's crew in second place Giles Scott's crew in second place After day one of the San Francisco Sail Grand Prix Giles Scott and the Emirates Great Britain SailGP Team are second on the leaderboard of the San Francisco Sail Grand Prix after day one of racing in extremely testing conditions. by Emirates GBR SailGP Team Posted 14 Jul 07:41 BST 76th Edinburgh Cup at Abersoch overall 76th Edinburgh Cup at Abersoch overall Lawrie Smith claims the trophy for the fourth time Lawrie Smith has claimed his fourth Edinburgh Cup win, surpassing Graham Bailey's three titles and, placing him within the prestigious group of most wins along with Tony O'Gorman, Poul-Richard Høj-Jensen and Rory Bowman. by Emma York Posted 14 Jul 06:44 BST Escape from Alcatraz Escape from Alcatraz France's flying starts in SailGP Grand Final take them down to the wire for a podium place It's all to race for in the battle for third, with France edging Spain by just one point after day one in San Francisco. by SailGP Posted 14 Jul 05:55 BST Noble Marine Streaker Nationals at Stone Day 2 Noble Marine Streaker Nationals at Stone Day 2 The wind is up and the sun is out at Stone It's day two of the Noble Marine Streaker Nationals! As the fleet takes to the water, the wind is up and the sun is out. by Richard Hanby Posted 14 Jul 05:55 BST All on the line for Australia All on the line for Australia To make $2 million dollar SailGP S4 Grand Final Australia, New Zealand and France in pole position for Grand Final showdown after day one of racing in San Francisco. by Ciara Wylie Posted 14 Jul 05:39 BST Noble Marine Comet Trio Mark 1 Nationals Day 2 Noble Marine Comet Trio Mark 1 Nationals Day 2 Blue sky, ominous looking clouds and a glassy sea greeted the competitors at Exe Blue sky, ominous looking clouds and a glassy sea greeted the competitors at Exe sailing club this morning. by Caroline McAusland Posted 13 Jul 22:26 BST Win a spinnaker at the Nationals Win a spinnaker at the Nationals RS Sailing and RS Class Association to support Ellen MacArthur Cancer Trust RS Sailing have generously donated a spinnaker for four RS 'noughty' classes National Championships. The spinnakers are being raffled to raise money for the RS Class Association's charity partner, the Ellen MacArthur Cancer Trust. by Sally Campbell Posted 13 Jul 21:33 BST Wetsuit Outlet Moth UK Nationals at Day 3 Wetsuit Outlet Moth UK Nationals at Day 3 Moth sailing can be frustrating sometimes Moth sailing is without a doubt one of the most exhilarating ways you can enjoy your time on the water, but it can be frustrating sometimes. by Mark Jardine for IMCAUK Posted 13 Jul 18:26 BST Sailing legends to attend Musto Skiff 2024 Worlds Sailing legends to attend Musto Skiff 2024 Worlds The event starts on Sunday with a one-day pre-Worlds before five days of racing Sailors from all over the UK and other international locations have now arrived at Weymouth and Portland National Sailing Academy (WPNSA) for the ACO 13th Musto Skiff World Championships. by International Musto Skiff Class Association Posted 13 Jul 17:15 BST Patakin wins Italian J/70 J/Cup Act II Patakin wins Italian J/70 J/Cup Act II A stellar fleet of fifty teams from around the world assembled at Lake Garda A stellar fleet of fifty teams from around the world assembled in the famous venue of Fraglia Vela Riva on the spectacular shores of Lake Garda. by J/Boats Posted 13 Jul 16:56 BST GP14s at Leigh-on-Sea GP14s at Leigh-on-Sea Plus one Wanderer joined in The open was open to Wanderer class dinghies but possibly due to the weather only one joined in. by Steve Corbet Posted 13 Jul 16:15 BST