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This isn't what I expected
I'm very surprised just how different the new AC75s are
© Alex Carabi / America's Cup
49er/49er FX Europeans & Nacra 17 Worlds
Victories for Italy, Belgium, Uruguay and Great Britain
© YCGM / Didier Hillaire
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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Fireball Spring Championship at Hayling
Fireball Spring Championship at Hayling
Inaugural event remembers a well liked sailor who tragically died in a plane crash
The inaugural Spring championship took place over the weekend. A trophy has been presented by Ian Castle who is the class treasure and farther of Tom Castle - a well known and liked Fireball sailor who tragically died in a plane crash a few years back.
by Georgie Booth
Posted 14 May 15:30 BST
RC35 Scottish Championships
RC35 Scottish Championships
A great weekend for Blue Jay, also awarded the overall Kip Regatta win
The first event of the RC35 Scottish Championships was held on the 11th and 12th May in the waters of the lower Clyde off Inverkip Marina.
by Robin Young
Posted 14 May 15:20 BST
Lark Midlands open at Shustoke
Lark Midlands open at Shustoke
Sunglasses needed to protect the eyes from the glare of any white legs
Proper shorts and T-shirt weather, and not forgetting the sunglasses - to protect the eyes from the glare of any white legs getting an airing for the first time this year!
by Zara Turtle
Posted 14 May 14:34 BST
Dinghy Sailing Cuppers at Oxford
Dinghy Sailing Cuppers at Oxford
Exeter win inter-collegiate two-boat team racing event
Oxford University Yacht Club hosted the annual Dinghy Sailing Cuppers this Saturday (11th May), which saw four colleges (Exeter, St. Peter's, Somerville and Hertford) compete in a fierce series of two-boat team racing.
by George Edwards
Posted 14 May 13:10 BST
K1's triumphant return to POSH
K1's triumphant return to POSH
Fleet make a welcome return to one of its favourite venues of Torbay
The K1 fleet made a welcome return to one of its favourite venues of Torbay, for the POSH regatta. 2023 POSH served up perfect conditions for the K1s, with consequent excellent results so reputations were firmly on the line for 2024!
by Jeremy Hudson
Posted 14 May 11:49 BST
Formula Kite World Championships preview
Formula Kite World Championships preview
125 competitors from 36 nations and every continent represented
The 2024 Formula Kite World Championships are about to get under way in Hyères in the South of France. Taking place from 13 to 19 May, this is the last big regatta before kiteboarding makes its Olympic debut at Paris 2024 less than three months from now.
by Andy Rice
Posted 14 May 11:18 BST
Toppers at Waldringfield
Toppers at Waldringfield
Water bottles filled and suncream applied for a beautiful day on the River Deben
The sun was out, water bottles filled and suncream applied for a beautiful day on the River Deben. Waldringfield SC welcomed 13 sailors from across the Eastern region, some with years of winter squad training under their belts, some quite new to racing.
by Diana Pipe
Posted 14 May 11:05 BST
RNLI announces King as new Patron
RNLI announces King as new Patron
Continues the tradition of patronage for the charity since its founding in 1824
The Royal National Lifeboat Institution (RNLI) is proud to announce that His Majesty King Charles III is to become the new Patron of the lifesaving charity.
by RNLI
Posted 14 May 10:56 BST
OCC supports Scaramouche Sailing Trust
OCC supports Scaramouche Sailing Trust
Ocean Cruising Club charitable trust's first significant award
Numerous girls from London's Greig City Academy experienced the thrill of a four-day sailing adventure this past March, in part due to the Ocean Cruising Club Charitable Trust's (OCCCT) first major award to the school's sailing project.
by Karen Soule
Posted 14 May 10:13 BST
Rooster launches 2024 Wetsuit Collection
Rooster launches 2024 Wetsuit Collection
Built to elevate your water adventures
Rooster® is thrilled to introduce its latest wetsuit range, setting new benchmarks in comfort, performance, and durability for watersport enthusiasts. Dinghy sailing stands as the core focus of this range, with versatility across various disciplines.
by Rooster
Posted 14 May 09:00 BST
Merlin Rocket Allen SE Series at Brightlingsea
Merlin Rocket Allen SE Series at Brightlingsea
A great challenge to the skills and fitness of helms and crews
The weather could hardly have been better. The competitors were greeted by warm sunshine and a force 3 to 5 Easterly on Saturday with a quieter Force 1 - 2 on Sunday.
by Will Henderson
Posted 14 May 08:29 BST
B14s at the Weymouth skiff open
B14s at the Weymouth skiff open
Strategies to keep clear air were as important as wind shifts and bends
Great race management, eight races, a good moderate breeze and sunshine was the reward for the B14s at the WPNSA Skiff Open, 11th and 12th May. The B14s started with the Cherubs, 4000s and ISO, with separate results and prizes for the four fleets.
by Peter Knight
Posted 14 May 08:21 BST
The Swarm Podcast Episode 14: Luza Rizzotti
The Swarm Podcast Episode 14: Luza Rizzotti
The Foiling Week founder joins Marc Ablett & Martin Evans
One of the best discussions we have had on The Swarm! Foiling Week founder Luca Rizzotti joins Marc Ablett & Martin Evans to discuss the unprecedented success of the WASZP Class at Foiling Week, selling out the entry quota in an hour.
by WASZP Class
Posted 14 May 07:18 BST
Europes at Grafham
Europes at Grafham
Local knowledge paid off
Sunshine and a light breeze were the order of the weekend at Grafham Water for the 1st National ranking event of the year, with the added bonus of prizes courtesy of Gill.
by Lucy Boreham
Posted 13 May 21:37 BST
505 class gathers for North American Championship
505 class gathers for North American Championship
Competition will be fierce but fun, on Alamitos Bay
Twenty seven teams from across the country will descend on Alamitos Bay Yacht Club for the 505 Class North American Championships this week.
by Lexi Pline
Posted 13 May 21:26 BST
69F Youth Foiling Gold Cup Act 1 preview
69F Youth Foiling Gold Cup Act 1 preview
Mixed under 25s gather in Torbole
The Act 1 of the 69F Youth Foiling Gold Cup is ready to celebrate it's opening day at Circolo Vela Torbole, where five international mixed gender teams composed by Under 25 sailors are gathered.
by 69F Sailing
Posted 13 May 19:39 BST
Hill Head open day
Hill Head open day
Over 100 members of the public welcomed to the club
The first really warm day of the year and Northern Lights were the backdrop for the annual open day and Discover Sailing event. Activities started at low water with Kayaking and SUP taster sessions, when the water arrived sailing taster sessions started.
by Tim Johnson
Posted 13 May 19:28 BST
Waterhead race at Windermere preview
Waterhead race at Windermere preview
A true test of skill, concentration and stamina coming up in June
Readers may have read the recent article about the sale of the YMCA North Camp, the current home of South Windermere Sailing Club. If it piqued your interest, then the Waterhead race is an ideal opportunity to visit and try before you buy.
by Mark Fearnley
Posted 13 May 19:02 BST
Phantom Midland Series at Bartley
Phantom Midland Series at Bartley
A small, but perfectly formed, fleet of ten boats
A small, but perfectly formed, fleet of ten Phantoms turned up at a warm and sunny Bartley on Sunday 12th May for the second of six events in the Phantom Class Midland Series, which was held alongside the Lightning 368 Open.
by Andy Smith
Posted 13 May 18:37 BST
This isn't what I expected
This isn't what I expected
I'm very surprised just how different the new AC75s are
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.
by Mark Jardine
Posted 13 May 18:00 BST
Contenders at Hayling Island
Contenders at Hayling Island
Finally opting not to wear full winter gear
The gods looked like they were heralding in a good weekend as the Friday arrivals for their four class open were treated to the Northern Lights. Numbers swelled to a healthy 16 boats by the time we were finally choosing not to wear full winter gear.
by Rob Smith
Posted 13 May 17:21 BST
100 Years of Jack Chippendale
100 Years of Jack Chippendale
One of the greats behind the golden era of the UK's domestic dinghy scene
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.
by Dougal Henshall
Posted 13 May 17:00 BST
J/45 Mainsail Roller Furler Boom video
J/45 Mainsail Roller Furler Boom video
Demonstration of the mainsail furling boom in Les Sables d'Olonne, France
Enjoy this video demonstration of the mainsail furling boom from the Danish brand FURLERBOOM on a J/45 from the J/Composites shipyard based in Les Sables d'Olonne, France.
by J Composites
Posted 13 May 16:00 BST
Sunday Racing at Norfolk Punt Club
Sunday Racing at Norfolk Punt Club
What turned out to be the nicest day of the year, but only five boats racing
So, what went wrong?! What turned out to be the nicest day of the year, but only five boats racing!
by Alan Davis
Posted 13 May 15:04 BST
OSTAR TWOSTAR half way update
OSTAR TWOSTAR half way update
As we approach half way this is anyone's race on corrected time
The last 24 hours has seen another exceptional shift put in by AJ wanderlust who topped the charts for miles travelled with 152NM, second was Odyssey with 149 and back in the running was Alchemy with 135. This is anyone's race on corrected time...
by Adrian Gray
Posted 13 May 14:50 BST
Craftinsure Lark Open Meeting at Rock
Craftinsure Lark Open Meeting at Rock
Sun, glistening blue seas, breeze and a perfect race track out in Daymar Bay
Rock WSC delivered big time, once again, on the Bank Holiday weekend of 4-6 May for the Craftinsure-sponsored Lark Open. Sun, glistening blue seas, breeze and a perfect race track out in Daymar Bay made for three days of champagne sailing.
by Emma Harris
Posted 13 May 13:46 BST
Salcombe Yacht Club Sailing Club Series Race 4
Salcombe Yacht Club Sailing Club Series Race 4
Sailors tried to recall which mark was indeed M and which was O
The fourth instalment in the SYC Sailing Club Series proceeded under the watchful eye of Race Officer Graham Cranford-Smith. The sun was shining and a steady force 3 had set in, so all that was left now was to set the course, and what a course it was!
by John Burn & David Greening
Posted 13 May 11:10 BST
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
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
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
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
Rooster launches 2024 Wetsuit Collection
Rooster® is thrilled to introduce its latest wetsuit range, setting new benchmarks in comfort, performance, and durability for watersport enthusiasts. Dinghy sailing stands as the core focus of this range, with versatility across various disciplines.
The Swarm Podcast Episode 14: Luza Rizzotti
One of the best discussions we have had on The Swarm! Foiling Week founder Luca Rizzotti joins Marc Ablett & Martin Evans to discuss the unprecedented success of the WASZP Class at Foiling Week, selling out the entry quota in an hour.
J/45 Mainsail Roller Furler Boom video
Enjoy this video demonstration of the mainsail furling boom from the Danish brand FURLERBOOM on a J/45 from the J/Composites shipyard based in Les Sables d'Olonne, France.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
'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.
Rooster Warehouse Clearance Event
Taking place Friday 3rd May and Friday 10th May. Including ex-display, samples, factory seconds, excess stock, chandlery.
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.