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This isn't what I expected
I'm very surprised just how different the new AC75s are
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100 Years of Jack Chippendale
A greats from the golden era of the UK domestic dinghy scene
© Dougal Henshall
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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The oldest footage of Thames A Raters
The oldest footage of Thames A Raters
A look back into our video archive
Bourne End Week has been running since 1887 and is days away from the 2024 edition. As this event includes the Thames A Rater National Championship, we round-up all the videos which show early racing in the Thames A Rater class.
by Magnus Smith
Posted 19 May 12:00 BST
HRH The Princess Royal meets young Seaview sailors
HRH The Princess Royal meets young Seaview sailors
'All Olympians have to start somewhere!'
HRH The Princess Royal has taken to the waters off Seaview to watch primary school children learning to sail as part of a weekly programme of free tuition.
by Harriet Hadfield
Posted 19 May 06:57 BST
Toppers at Portchester
Toppers at Portchester
Rooster Southern Topper Traveller Series Event 2
For Event 2 of the Rooster Southern Topper Traveller Series we headed over to Portchester SC on Sunday May 12th. Portchester is blessed with a fantastic sailing area, but only once the tide is in, hence a leisurely start to the day was in order.
by Roger Cerrato
Posted 19 May 06:50 BST
Supernovas at Cardiff Bay
Supernovas at Cardiff Bay
A respectable turnout for the Craftinsure Traveller Series event
It was a respectable turnout of 13 boats at the Craftinsure Traveller Series event at Cardiff Bay Yacht Club, including 7 visitors mainly from Cotswolds Sailing Club but also from as far afield as Bartley and Fishguard.
by David Cann
Posted 19 May 06:19 BST
18ft Skiffs: The Oak Double Bay-4 Pines
18ft Skiffs: The Oak Double Bay-4 Pines
Outstanding 2023-24 performance by the young rookie team
One of the real highlights of the Australian 18 Footer League's 2023-24 Sydney Harbour season was the outstanding performance of the young, rookie team on The Oak Double Bay-4 Pines from the opening Spring Championship series
by Frank Quealey
Posted 19 May 06:19 BST
Clarisse Crémer finishes The Transat CIC
Clarisse Crémer finishes The Transat CIC
Completing the race in 20 days after a technical stopover in the Azores to repair her boat
On May 19 at 20d 12h 38min, after 20 days since the start of The Transat CIC, Clarisse Crémer finally crossed the finish line of this legendary race.
by L'Occitane Sailing Team
Posted 19 May 02:11 BST
Normandy Match Cup in Le Havre Day 2
Normandy Match Cup in Le Havre Day 2
Ideal conditions after no racing was possible on Friday
Day 2 of the Women's World Match Racing Tour Normandy Match Cup in Le Havre saw racing through to the early evening as the race committee took advantage of ideal conditions to complete the full double round-robin qualifying stage.
by Women's WMRT
Posted 19 May 00:05 BST
Action-packed 24 hours in Regata dei Tre Golfi
Action-packed 24 hours in Regata dei Tre Golfi
The race had five different leaders, with massive reshuffles
Light weather yacht racing can easily be frustrating or boring. But the 69th edition of the Circolo del Remo e della Vela Italia's Regata dei Tre Golfi was definitely not.
by James Boyd / International Maxi Association
Posted 18 May 20:02 BST
Lymington XOD Wednesday Series Week 3
Lymington XOD Wednesday Series Week 3
Southerly(ish) breeze consistently inconsistent in direction
Setting Wednesday's XOD course proved to be quite tricky business for the race team. As usual, the light southerly(ish) breeze was consistently inconsistent in direction.
by John Ollif-Cooper
Posted 18 May 19:57 BST
2024 Formula Kite Worlds in Hyères, France Day 5
2024 Formula Kite Worlds in Hyères, France Day 5
Triple-bullet boost for Newland before final
Defending champions Max Maeder and Lauriane Nolot go into the final day of the 2024 Formula Kite World Championships in pole position.
by IKA Media / Andy Rice
Posted 18 May 18:43 BST
RS 30th Anniversary Regatta Day 1
RS 30th Anniversary Regatta Day 1
What makes the RS Classes so special? The sailors!
Three decades of fun later and RS Sailing's passion for our sport has been unwavering. But what makes the RS Classes so special? The sailors!
by Bex Foot, RS Sailing
Posted 18 May 16:59 BST
New look and feel for MyBoat
New look and feel for MyBoat
GJW Direct's boating organiser is great for managing your boat-related admin
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.
by GJW Direct
Posted 18 May 12:00 BST
America's Cup: I name this boat 'Britannia'!
America's Cup: I name this boat 'Britannia'!
INEOS Britannia have formally christened their America's Cup Challenger in Barcelona
INEOS Britannia have formally christened their America's Cup Challenger 'Britannia' in a short ceremony at the team's base in Barcelona.
by Sail-World.com/NZ
Posted 18 May 11:38 BST
Model yacht race makes a splash
Model yacht race makes a splash
Southampton Solent University tradition spans almost 50 years
A winner has emerged victorious at Solent University, Southampton following a high-octane race of model yachts at Gosport Boating Lake.
by Southampton Solent University
Posted 18 May 11:36 BST
Round the Island Race Shoreside Hospitality Venue
Round the Island Race Shoreside Hospitality Venue
Competitors have just under a month to wait until the race
The countdown begins! Competitors have just under a month to wait until the 2024 edition of Round the Island Race, which will take place on Saturday 15th June 2024.
by Round the Island Race
Posted 18 May 11:04 BST
Border Counties Midweek Sailing at Shotwick Lake
Border Counties Midweek Sailing at Shotwick Lake
A fantastic fleet returns to its 'spiritual home'
On Tuesday 14th May, Border Counties Midweek Sailing returned to its 'spiritual home' at Shotwick Lake, located just a few metres into Wales on the border with England. Fifteen visiting boats joined nine home boats to make a fantastic fleet.
by Dave Turtle
Posted 18 May 08:17 BST
Banque Populaire Grand-Ouest Trophy Preview
Banque Populaire Grand-Ouest Trophy Preview
Paul Morvan and Tom Dolan pair up for the 735 nautical mile marathon
At 735 nautical miles long, the Banque Populaire Grand Ouest Trophy race which starts Saturday 1300hrs local time, is one of the longest offshore courses of the 2024 season for Ireland's Tom Dolan.
by Tom Dolan Racing
Posted 18 May 08:04 BST
World Sailing Transgender Participation Policy
World Sailing Transgender Participation Policy
The World Sailing Council has voted to adopt new eligibility rules for transgender athletes
World Sailing Council has voted to adopt new eligibility rules for transgender athletes at the federation's 2024 Mid Year Meeting.
by World Sailing
Posted 18 May 07:33 BST
2024 Formula Kite Worlds in Hyères, France Day 4
2024 Formula Kite Worlds in Hyères, France Day 4
Multiple pile-up in women's fleet
Perhaps one of the reasons why reigning World Champions Max Maeder and Lauriane Nolot manage to win so many races is because they have enough speed to stay out of trouble.
by IKA Media / Andy Rice
Posted 17 May 19:42 BST
Evening The Keel - Part One: Female Sailor
Evening The Keel - Part One: Female Sailor
Pro female sailors talk equality, motherhood, and getting ahead in a male dominated sport
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.
by Musto
Posted 17 May 16:00 BST
Regata dei Tre Golfi offshore sets sail
Regata dei Tre Golfi offshore sets sail
69th edition signals the start of the IMA Maxi Europeans
The 69th edition of the Circolo del Remo e della Vela Italia's offshore race, the Regata dei Tre Golfi sets sail this afternoon (Friday, 17 May) at 1635 from Naples' Porticciolo di Santa Lucia.
by James Boyd / International Maxi Association
Posted 17 May 15:46 BST
Seldén Mast's latest Race GRIP winch handle
Seldén Mast's latest Race GRIP winch handle
Incorporating an innovative and logical solution to the locking mechanism
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.
by Seldén Mast
Posted 17 May 14:30 BST
East Anglian Maritime Awards
East Anglian Maritime Awards
Blackwater Sailing Club's Charlie Dixon and Callum Marshall shine
The Blackwater Sailing Club are proud to announce that two members, Charlie Dixon and Callum Marshall have been honoured in the proficiency category of East Anglian Maritime Awards 2024 (EAMA).
by Gay Ayton
Posted 17 May 14:18 BST
Steering the Course 2024
Steering the Course 2024
Shining the spotlight on pathways to the Olympics for women in sailing
This year's Steering the Course, World Sailing's global women's sailing festival, kicks off today with the spotlight firmly focused on the Olympic pathways available in coaching, officiating and sports administration.
by World Sailing
Posted 17 May 14:07 BST
Forward WIP Protective Gear at CoastWaterSports
Forward WIP Protective Gear at CoastWaterSports
Including the Forward WIP Spandex Impact Suit made with Kevlar
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.
by CoastWaterSports
Posted 17 May 12:00 BST
The 5 Minute Warning
The 5 Minute Warning
Andy Rice & Matt Sheahan's 5min racing update
This week PlanetSail's Matt Sheahan tracks down Sailjuice's Andy Rice to a beach in Hyères, south of France, for the Formula Kite World Championships. It's the last big event for the kiteboarders before they make their Olympic debut in Marseille.
by PlanetSail
Posted 17 May 11:58 BST
Bartley Lightning 368 Open
Bartley Lightning 368 Open
A challenging South-Easterly breeze for the fleet
Twelve visitors joined a single local boat at the Bartley SC Lightning 368 Open on May 12th. The fleet were greeted with a south-easterly but shifty wind which was to prove challenging for all.
by Tony Jacks
Posted 17 May 11:55 BST
Comet Association Championships at Silver Wing
Comet Association Championships at Silver Wing
18 boats entered from as far away as Beer, Merthyr Tydfil, Ogston and Winsford Flash
Silver Wing Sailing club hosted the Comet Association Championships over the weekend of 11/12th May. We had 18 boats entered from as far away as Beer, Merthyr Tydfil, Ogston and Winsford Flash.
by Adam Wickenden
Posted 17 May 11:01 BST
Oliver Heer finishes 25th IMOCA in the Transat CIC
Oliver Heer finishes 25th IMOCA in the Transat CIC
“I went through a nightmare”
It was with a huge measure of relief that the Swiss German solo skipper Oliver Heer brought his Transat CIC solo race across the North Atlantic from Lorient to New York to a satisfactory conclusion Thursday at 22:19:32hrs UTC, finishing in 25th place.
by The Transat CIC
Posted 17 May 10:22 BST
GP14s at Maylandsea
GP14s at Maylandsea
Southern Travellers Series Round 3
The third round of the GP14 Southern Travellers series was hosted by Maylandsea Bay Sailing Club on May 11, 2024. Relatively new to the GP14 southern circuit, the venue has become a firm favourite.
by Matt Hall
Posted 17 May 09:23 BST
Nick Truman passes away
Nick Truman passes away
Dragon Class Gold Cup winner and Broads One Design boat builder
We are very sad to inform you that Nick Truman died peacefully at home on Wednesday 15th May. He was 83 years old.
by Truman family
Posted 17 May 07:40 BST
Introducing the IP-M60
Introducing the IP-M60
The World's First* LTE & VHF Marine Hybrid Transceiver
Designed to meet the evolving needs of maritime professionals, the IP-M60 combines the reliability of traditional VHF communications with the versatility of 4G LTE connectivity providing users with communication covering both land & at sea.
by Icom UK
Posted 17 May 07:08 BST
International 14s at the Weymouth Skiff Open
International 14s at the Weymouth Skiff Open
Some early carb-loading by the crews
For a fleet whose major events often focus on one long race per day, the thought of an eight race weekend had the crews carb-loading from early on.
by Rob Struckett
Posted 17 May 06:41 BST
Musto Skiffs at the WPNSA Skiff Open 2024
Musto Skiffs at the WPNSA Skiff Open 2024
A great warm-up at the venue ahead of the Worlds in July
On the sunniest weekend of the year so far, 25 Musto Skiffs arrived at WPNSA for the open meeting at the venue, which will also be the host for the 2024 World Championships this July.
by Eddie Bridle
Posted 17 May 05:59 BST
2024 Formula Kite Worlds in Hyères, France Day 3
2024 Formula Kite Worlds in Hyères, France Day 3
"Max is not a robot, he's human"
Opportunities to beat Max Maeder don't come along very often, so Valentin Bontus seized his moment on day three of the Formula Kite World Championship in Hyères in the sunny south of France.
by IKA Media / Andy Rice
Posted 16 May 21:11 BST
Purchase Systems and Mechanical Advantage
Purchase Systems and Mechanical Advantage
The Ultimate Guide as Allen break down the nitty-gritty
In this guide, we're breaking down the nitty-gritty of purchase systems, from the straightforward simplicity of the "simple" system to the power-packed intricacy of the "compound" system.
by Allen
Posted 16 May 16:04 BST
Route to the Global Solo Challenge 2027-2028
Route to the Global Solo Challenge 2027-2028
The cold temperatures of the deep South are finally well behind Louis Robein
Louis Robein, the last competitor still at sea in the Global Solo Challenge 2023-2024, has reached the latitude of Rio De Janeiro but most notably, today, has crossed the Tropic of Capricorn.
by Marco Nannini / Global Solo Challenge
Posted 16 May 15:03 BST
Poole Regatta attracts entrants from far and wide
Poole Regatta attracts entrants from far and wide
The event has become a truly international affair
With standard entries for the 2024 International Paint Poole Regatta closing on Sunday 19th May, the event has become a truly international affair with multiple yachts from France and the Netherlands signed up to race.
by Chris Jones
Posted 16 May 14:54 BST
Solos at Chanonry
Solos at Chanonry
HD Sails Scottish Travellers Series underway after a delayed start to the season
After a delayed start to the season the HD Sails Scottish travellers series got under way at Chanonry SC on May 11. The season opening event at Bardowie in late April was abandoned due to lack of wind.
by Ross Watson
Posted 16 May 14:44 BST
Etchells Bedrock Trophy Regatta
Etchells Bedrock Trophy Regatta
A great turn out from the youth teams
The second event of the UK Etchells fleet saw a fleet of 10 boats gather for the Bedrock Trophy run by the Royal Southern Yacht Club. Once again there was a great turn out from the 7 youth teams.
by Jan Ford
Posted 16 May 14:34 BST
Cherubs at the Weymouth skiff open
Cherubs at the Weymouth skiff open
Andrew and Jill Peters take the win
The fleet amassed at Weymouth Portland National Sailing Academy for the 4th annual skiff open; could this be the first year where all races are started?!
by Jamie Pearson
Posted 16 May 14:23 BST
Musto launches Evening The Keel
Musto launches Evening The Keel
An insight into the minds of female professional offshore sailors
Musto will unveil Episode One of its four-part docu-series Evening The Keel, featuring some of the most famous female sailors sharing their insights on performing at the highest levels of what is still a predominantly male sport.
by Musto
Posted 16 May 12:57 BST
IMOCA Class Sailor Profile: Sam Goodchild
IMOCA Class Sailor Profile: Sam Goodchild
Who is this modest 34-year-old Englishman?
In the history of the IMOCA Class there have been few skippers who have completed a debut year to rival that of Sam Goodchild, who achieved five consecutive podium finishes in his first five races and became the 2023 IMOCA Globe Series Champion.
by TR Racing
Posted 16 May 11:27 BST
2024 Porto Montenegro Match Race
2024 Porto Montenegro Match Race
Participants faced off in thrilling naval battles aboard J70 yachts
The Porto Montenegro Match Race is a world-renowned nautical event that combines the excitement of sports competition with the beauty of the Mediterranean.
by Match Race
Posted 16 May 09:26 BST
Lark Midlands open at Banbury
Lark Midlands open at Banbury
Always someone ready to pounce if you slip up
A posse of Midlands-based Larks gathered at Banbury Sailing Club for the first day of a double-header weekend in the Craftinsure Lark Class Travellers Series. The hottest day of the year (so far) provided four very enjoyable and competitive races.
by Neil Firth
Posted 16 May 08:16 BST
49er FX and 49ers at the WPNSA Skiff Open
49er FX and 49ers at the WPNSA Skiff Open
An equal number of mixed and single gender teams compete over the 8 race series
Inclusion for the 49er and FX class for the first time at the National Sailing Academy's multi-class skiff open can only be described as a resounding success.
by Simon Hiscocks
Posted 16 May 06:48 BST
Warsash Sailing Club Dinghy Championship
Warsash Sailing Club Dinghy Championship
A awesome fleet of nearly 80 boats signed up to participate
The Warsash SC Dinghy Championship was held on Saturday 11th May. As the day approached, it dawned on the organising committee that perhaps the marketing of the event had got a little out of hand when nearly 80 boats had signed up to participate.
by Richard Jarman
Posted 16 May 06:19 BST
RS Teras at Whitefriars
RS Teras at Whitefriars
A glorious Training and Open Weekend
Over a glorious weekend with a light variable breeze, Whitefriars SC hosted a day of training on Saturday 11 May run by Kirsty Scott from the South West RS Tera Association, followed by an Open meeting on Sunday 12 May.
by Richard Trevithick
Posted 16 May 06:13 BST
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
'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.
Introducing the IP-M60
Designed to meet the evolving needs of maritime professionals, the IP-M60 combines the reliability of traditional VHF communications with the versatility of 4G LTE connectivity providing users with communication covering both land & at sea.
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.
Purchase Systems and Mechanical Advantage
In this guide, we're breaking down the nitty-gritty of purchase systems, from the straightforward simplicity of the "simple" system to the power-packed intricacy of the "compound" system.
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.
Musto launches Evening The Keel
Musto will unveil Episode One of its four-part docu-series Evening The Keel, featuring some of the most famous female sailors sharing their insights on performing at the highest levels of what is still a predominantly male sport.
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.
New season Henri Lloyd in store now
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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.