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49er/49erFX Europeans & Nacra 17 Worlds Day 2
Olympic Trials Tussles continue at Nacra 17 Worlds
© YCGM / Didier Hillaire
New 'Patriot' has her first sail
Christening at the NYYC American Magic base in Barcelona
© American Magic Media
Yoann Richomme wins The Transat CIC
IMOCA Paprec Arkéa first to arrive into New York
© Yann Riou / polaRYSE / IMOCA
Hyde Sails Squib Gold Cup
Two days of perfect sailing conditions in Burnham
© Petru Balau Sports Photography / sports.hub47.com
Apex Group Bermuda Sail Grand Prix
Spain one step closer to Season 4 Grand Final
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GP14 and Streaker open at West Lancs
GP14 and Streaker open at West Lancs
Light winds supplanted by sea breeze
The wind forecast wasn't looking promising for the GP14 and Streaker Open held on the 5th May at West Lancashire Yacht Club. However, the light breeze was sufficient for the Race Officers to send the two fleets out as planned.
by Ian Donaldson
Posted 9 May 11:34 BST
Eve McMahon to carry Olympic Flame
Eve McMahon to carry Olympic Flame
Irish sailor selected to take part in the Olympic Torch Relay in Marseille
Celebrations are about to get under way in Marseille, France today as the city prepares for the arrival of the Olympic flame to French soil.
by Irish Sailing Team
Posted 9 May 10:09 BST
Norfolk Punt Club Opening Sunday Racing
Norfolk Punt Club Opening Sunday Racing
A perfect day for sailing to start the season
We awoke to clear blue skies and very little wind. But the Met Office said it would be mainly southerly F2, increasing to F3 and gusting F4 later. And so it was - a perfect day for NPC sailing. What a joy after the weeks we have endured beforehand!
by Alan Davis
Posted 9 May 09:08 BST
Lymington XOD Wednesday Series Week 2
Lymington XOD Wednesday Series Week 2
A cracking day to go sailing
A cracking day to go sailing with the gentle south westerly sea breeze clicking in just in time, with strong easterly flowing tide. Our race team lead by James Hoare and Chris Baldwick set a lovely windward leeward course from the Starting Platform.
by Rory Paton
Posted 9 May 05:33 BST
Transat CIC: Le Turquais top daggerboard finisher
Transat CIC: Le Turquais top daggerboard finisher
Half the IMOCA fleet in now in New York
The top 13 finishers - that is to say half the IMOCA class on the Transat CIC solo race across the North Atlantic - are now either in New York or en route from the finish line which is 110 miles offshore.
by The Transat CIC
Posted 8 May 20:02 BST
49er & 49er FX Europeans & Nacra 17 Worlds Day 2
49er & 49er FX Europeans & Nacra 17 Worlds Day 2
Olympic Trials Tussles continue at Nacra 17 Worlds
Big breeze and massive wind shifts of day two of the Nacra 17 World Championship delivered plenty of drama in La Grande Motte, the South of France.
by 49er and Nacra 17 Sailing
Posted 8 May 19:06 BST
470 Europeans at Cannes Day 2
470 Europeans at Cannes Day 2
A superb day for the Italian pairing of Elena Berta and Bruno Festo
More light and shifty winds in Cannes on day 2 of the 470 European Championship made for difficult conditions to race in, watching for the shifts.
by International 470 Class Association
Posted 8 May 18:25 BST
RC44s revving engines on first visit to Galicia
RC44s revving engines on first visit to Galicia
Racing sets sail tomorrow for four days at the 44Cup Baiona
Racing sets sail tomorrow for four days at the 44Cup Baiona, the first time the high performance owner-driver one design class has visited this northwest region of Spain.
by 44Cup
Posted 8 May 18:04 BST
RS Feva Inlands and GP5 at Draycote Water
RS Feva Inlands and GP5 at Draycote Water
47 boats take part with nearly 100 sailors
Saturday 20th April saw nearly 100 sailors busy in the boat park rigging 47 boats, eager to get sailing on a cold but sunny morning. A great start to a fabulous weekend at Draycote Water Sailing Club.
by Chrissie Le Petit
Posted 8 May 17:54 BST
RORC North Sea Race Preview
RORC North Sea Race Preview
A fleet of over 50 boats will set off from Harwich to Scheveningen on Friday
The Royal Ocean Racing Club's North Sea Race, hosted by the Royal Harwich Yacht Club, has attracted over 50 boats. The North Sea Race is one of the oldest in the RORC Racing Calendar dating back to 1931.
by Louay Habib / RORC
Posted 8 May 16:56 BST
Melges 15 offers action-packed Summer Calendar
Melges 15 offers action-packed Summer Calendar
One of the fastest-growing one-design classes in the world
Join the action! The Melges 15 has a full event calendar for anyone interested in joining one of the fastest-growing one-design classes in the world.
by Morgan Kinney
Posted 8 May 15:33 BST
Get your spring adventure kit now
Get your spring adventure kit now
From sailing adventures to relaxing at the marina, Musto have a style to suit you
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.
by Musto
Posted 8 May 12:47 BST
Richomme pinching himself after Transat CIC win
Richomme pinching himself after Transat CIC win
Completing the race and gliding past the Statue of Liberty after the finish
Many of the IMOCA skippers in The Transat CIC have been dreaming about completing the race and gliding past the Statue of Liberty after the finish, and on Tuesday race winner Yoann Richomme did exactly that.
by Ed Gorman / IMOCA Globe Series
Posted 8 May 12:37 BST
SWYSA Regatta at Paignton Sailing Club
SWYSA Regatta at Paignton Sailing Club
Sun and a friendly welcome on the English Riviera
Run as a culmination of the fleet-specific winter training sessions which SWYSA has organised over the winter for RS Teras, Toppers and ILCAs, the event was hosted by Paignton Sailing Club on a sunny Saturday.
by Peter Solly
Posted 8 May 11:46 BST
RS Vareo Inlands at Oxford
RS Vareo Inlands at Oxford
A welcome return to the club for RS Vareo Rooster National Tour Event 2
At Oxford Sailing Club we are blessed with a huge expanse of water, plus a large RS Vareo fleet with many differing levels of ability. This weekend the big boys of the RS Vareo community made a welcome return to the club, for this year's Inlands.
by Tony Bell
Posted 8 May 11:26 BST
Solos at South Staffs
Solos at South Staffs
9 locals joined by 13 visitors for Allen Solo Midland Series round 2
South Staffs SC welcomed visitors from across the region for round 2 of the Allen Solo Midland Series. Nine local boats were joined by thirteen visitors from as far as Northampton, Budworth, and Ogston making up a healthy turnout of 22 boats.
by Jonny Coate
Posted 8 May 11:11 BST
470 Europeans at Cannes Day 1
470 Europeans at Cannes Day 1
Japan's Keiju Okada and Miho Yoshioka take the early lead
Three races were held on the first day of the International 470 Class European Championship in Cannes, France. The day started off with very light winds, slowly building as clouds built over the race course. All in all, three races were held.
by International 470 Class Association
Posted 8 May 09:26 BST
Albacore Inlands at Bartley
Albacore Inlands at Bartley
Visitors travelled from as far as Scaling Dam in the north-east and Lyme Regis in the south-west
On 5th and 6th May, Bartley Sailing Club in south-west Birmingham hosted the Albacore class Inland Championship. Visitors travelled from as far as Scaling Dam in the north-east and Lyme Regis in the south-west.
by Harry Ashworth
Posted 8 May 09:00 BST
Entries open for UK women's keelboat team racing
Entries open for UK women's keelboat team racing
First ever Championship to be held at Queen Mary SC
Entries are live for the first ever UK Women's Keelboat Team Racing Championship. The inaugural event will be co-organised and hosted by the Royal Thames Yacht Club at London's Queen Mary Reservoir over the weekend of 15-16 June 2024.
by British Keelboat Sailing
Posted 8 May 08:57 BST
Notts County SC Scorpion Open
Notts County SC Scorpion Open
Silver Scorpion Travellers Series
Saturday dawned at Notts County Sailing Club for the start of the Scorpion Open, part of the Silver Scorpion Travellers Series. With 26 competing boats, the usual Scorpion pre-start stories started to unfurl upon arrival, all worthy of Pecker nominations.
by Ben Rayner
Posted 8 May 07:32 BST
Challenger Travellers at Castle Semple
Challenger Travellers at Castle Semple
Launched on Saturday more in the hope than expectation of racing
Seven Challengers raced at Castle Semple SC during the weekend 4-5 May. Chi Chian Wu was kindly loaned one of the Challengers based at Castle Semple SC and Lynn Steward of Wigan and St Helens SC borrowed a Sailability Scotland boat.
by Alice Patterson & Duncan Greenhalgh
Posted 8 May 06:34 BST
2024 Queen Mary Sailing Club Championships
2024 Queen Mary Sailing Club Championships
An impressive turnout of 26 ILCAs in the 41 boat fleet
Unusually for Queen Mary, the forecast proved highly accurate for Sunday's racing as a gentle 5-6 knots arrived at 10.30am and built steadily thereafter - in force if not in direction - for the 3-race club championship.
by Chris Ellyatt
Posted 8 May 06:27 BST
Foiling Week WASZP 8.2m Class Sold Out in 1 hour
Foiling Week WASZP 8.2m Class Sold Out in 1 hour
There are still some spots available in our WASZP_X5.8m and 6.9m flee
It has taken just one hour for the 8.2m section of the Foiling Week WASZP 8.2m fleet to sell out! This is the second major event that has sold out in the space of months. The International WASZP Games in Norway also sold out in the space of 48 hours.
by Marc Ablett
Posted 8 May 06:17 BST
America's Cup: New 'Patriot' has her first sail
America's Cup: New 'Patriot' has her first sail
Team members and their families gathered at their Barcelona team base for the christening ceremony
A landmark day unfolded for NYYC American Magic on Tuesday morning, May 7th, as Boat 3, "Patriot", embarked on its inaugural sail.
by American Magic Media
Posted 8 May 02:34 BST
America's Cup: American Magic splash and sail
America's Cup: American Magic splash and sail
American Magic sailed Tuesday revealing an interesting deck layout including aft facing cyclors
American Magic rolled out their new AC75 at 5.45am on Tuesday, with the first set of slightly asymmetric race foils, rudder and rig all in place and revealing an interesting deck layout putting the helms and trimmers side by side and well forward.
by Americas Cup Media
Posted 8 May 01:11 BST
Transat CIC IMOCA podium arrive in New York
Transat CIC IMOCA podium arrive in New York
Finishers dock in the heart of the Big Apple
Freezing fog banks, a light winds head scratcher at 150 miles from the finish, deciphering the vagaries of the Gulf Stream....all these final challenges, and more, were all but forgotten when The Transat CIC IMOCAs enjoyed a sunny arrival in New York.
by The Transat CIC
Posted 7 May 23:52 BST
49er & 49er FX Europeans & Nacra 17 Worlds Day 1
49er & 49er FX Europeans & Nacra 17 Worlds Day 1
British seize early 49er lead, Italy lead in the 49er FX and Nacra 17 classes at La Grande Motte
British teams took the lead on both sides of the qualifying draw at the 49er European Championship on day one of the competition.
by 49er and Nacra 17 Sailing
Posted 7 May 20:02 BST
Contessa 32 Class Association 2024 Season
Contessa 32 Class Association 2024 Season
Congregating again on race courses, marinas and, inevitably, pontoon parties
As May dawns and the seemingly incessant rain finally starts giving way to some teasing rays of sunshine, Contessa 32's are now congregating again on racecourses, marinas and, inevitably, pontoon parties along the south coast and elsewhere.
by Ben Price
Posted 7 May 18:20 BST
Fishers Green ILCA Open
Fishers Green ILCA Open
Sailors from 7 different clubs for Sailingfast UKLA Thames Valley Series event
Fishers Green Sailing Club held their annual ILCA open meeting on 4th May which is part of the Sailingfast UKLA Thames Valley Series.
by Godfrey Clark
Posted 7 May 18:05 BST
Bellino wins RORC Myth of Malham Race
Bellino wins RORC Myth of Malham Race
NMD 54 Teasing Machine blasted round the 235 mile course to take line honours
The overall winner of RORC Myth of Malham Race, after IRC time correction, was Rob Craigie's Sun Fast 3600 Bellino, racing Two-Handed with RORC Commodore Deb Fish.
by Rupert Holmes / RORC
Posted 7 May 17:49 BST
One more storm, two more oceans
One more storm, two more oceans
For the Global Solo Challenge 2023-2024
Louis Robein is the last competitor in the Global Solo Challenge 2023-2024 who is still at sea, we have all followed his resilience and determination as he faced trials and tribulations in his epic voyage.
by Marco Nannini / Global Solo Challenge
Posted 7 May 17:37 BST
RS Venture Inclusive Swiss Cup
RS Venture Inclusive Swiss Cup
Racing from the Abériaux harbour in Prangins on the shore of Lake Geneva
The first International Invitational RS Venture Regatta in Switzerland has successfully concluded. The event, which took place from the Abériaux harbour in Prangins on the shore of Lake Geneva featured a fleet of 8 RS Venture Connect sailboats.
by Dan Jaspers
Posted 7 May 15:44 BST
2024 YachtsandYachting.com Racing Series Round 3
2024 YachtsandYachting.com Racing Series Round 3
Some close racing in strong tides for the five yachts on the eastern Solent
Five Sunsail 41 yachts entered Round 3 of the YachtsandYachting.com Race Series organised by Prometheus Sailing over the weekend of May 4/5th in the Eastern Solent with seven races sailed, a mixture of windward/leeward and round the cans courses.
by Terry Hunt
Posted 7 May 15:27 BST
Mirror Northerns at Bass
Mirror Northerns at Bass
Visitors from as far as Reading
Bassenthwaite Sailing Club welcomed visitors from as far as Reading for the 2024 Mirror Northern Area Championship, sponsored by Winder Boats.
by Bass Press
Posted 7 May 15:18 BST
Northampton Sailing Club Open Day
Northampton Sailing Club Open Day
To be held on 18th May 2024
Northampton Sailing Club is holding an open day for anyone interested in water sports so they can find out what the club has to offer. The open day will take place from 11.00am - 4pm on Saturday 18th May 2024 at Pitsford Reservoir.
by Clare Butterfield
Posted 7 May 14:24 BST
Early Bird Discount for Ramsgate Week closes soon
Early Bird Discount for Ramsgate Week closes soon
Get your entry in for the friendly regatta!
Advance notice that the Early Bird Discount for Ramsgate Week 2024 is due to close at the end of May. Widely known as the friendly regatta, the event takes place in August from 11-16th, making it a great event to bring your families along to enjoy.
by Karen Cox
Posted 7 May 14:13 BST
Sailing Chandlery RS400 Southern Tour at Salcombe
Sailing Chandlery RS400 Southern Tour at Salcombe
Double Olympic Silver Medalist Ian Walker emerges victorious
12 RS400's enter 'The Bag' at Salcombe. Double Olympic Silver Medalist Ian Walker emerges victorious. Some probably never came out.
by Paul Smalley
Posted 7 May 12:58 BST
2024 Channel Island Dinghy Masters
2024 Channel Island Dinghy Masters
Racing from St Peter Port, Guernsey
Saturday saw the fleet leave St Peter Port Harbour under sunny skies and enjoy the gentle Southeasterly out to a race area that was sited between picturesque Herm and Guernsey's East Coast.
by Andrew Hunt
Posted 7 May 12:52 BST
Richard Mille Cup returns
Richard Mille Cup returns
starting in Falmouth, Cornwall, on June 2 and ending in Le Havre, France on June 15
Richard Mille's spectacular photo gallery of its inaugural classic superyacht regatta last summer celebrates the return of the prestigious Cup event starting in Falmouth, Cornwall, on June 2 and ending in Le Havre, France, on June 15.
by Louise Midgley
Posted 7 May 11:56 BST
Phantoms at Stone
Phantoms at Stone
20 helms compete in the National Super Series
I've managed to drag myself out of the snug at my local, "The Muzzle & Leash" next to the adult shop opposite Walthamstow dogs after a bank holiday away with no boats, to report on the Phantom Super Series event at Stone.
by Mark Spruce
Posted 7 May 11:45 BST
Round the Island Race Live Stage Leaderboard
Round the Island Race Live Stage Leaderboard
A new feature for the 2024 race!
This year, competitors in the IRC or ISCRS (Island Sailing Club Rating System) fleets will be able to access a new LIVE Stage Leaderboard, which will show the boat's fleet position on handicap after each of the main race stages.
by Round the Island Race
Posted 7 May 11:10 BST
Christchurch SC 150th Anniversary Challenge Trophy
Christchurch SC 150th Anniversary Challenge Trophy
Fleet of 34 race inside the harbour on a square course
This year Christchurch Sailing Club is celebrating its 150th year, many celebrations are planned throughout the year. Sunday however was all about who would win the Challenge Trophy.
by Simon Percival
Posted 7 May 09:25 BST
Sam Davies third in The Transat CIC
Sam Davies third in The Transat CIC
British sailor completes an international IMOCA podium in the race
An exhausted but delighted Sam Davies sailed her Initiatives Coeur across the finish line of the Transat CIC at 20:11:37hrs local time NYC (00:11:37 hrs UTC) to take a well earned third place on the legendary solo race across the North Atlantic.
by The Transat CIC
Posted 7 May 05:44 BST
Boris Herrmann second in The Transat CIC
Boris Herrmann second in The Transat CIC
Career best for the German skipper of Malizia - Seaexplorer
Germany's Boris Herrmann sailed to the best result of his 14 year IMOCA ocean racing career so far when he finished in second place on The Transat CIC on Sunday.
by The Transat CIC
Posted 7 May 00:31 BST
2024 Star Worlds comes to San Diego this September
2024 Star Worlds comes to San Diego this September
SDYC has previously hosted the regatta eight times
San Diego Yacht Club (SDYC) is excited to invite members of the International Star Class to compete at the Star World Championship in San Diego, CA with racing from September 8-13, 2024.
by San Diego Yacht Club
Posted 6 May 23:01 BST
Pre-eminence
Pre-eminence
Not too hard to work out that I am unabashedly Australian
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.
by John Curnow, Sail-World.com AUS Editor
Posted 6 May 23:00 BST
49er & 49erFX Europeans Preview
49er & 49erFX Europeans Preview
Fischer & Pequin looking for a good result on home waters
The 49er and 49erFX European Championships, along with the Nacra 17 World Championship are about to start in La Grande Motte in the South of France, with sailors looking to make the most of the final major test before this summer's Olympic Games.
by Andy Rice, 49er & Nacra 17 Sailing
Posted 6 May 22:08 BST
Yoann Richomme wins The Transat CIC
Yoann Richomme wins The Transat CIC
IMOCA Paprec Arkéa first to arrive into New York
French skipper Yoann Richomme made it two back-to-back solo Transatlantic wins today when he brought his PAPREC ARKÉA across the finish line first on the historic Transat CIC race across the North Atlantic from Lorient in Brittany to New York.
by The Transat CIC
Posted 6 May 21:00 BST
Get your spring adventure kit now
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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.
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.
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.
Rooster Warehouse Clearance Event
Taking place Friday 3rd May and Friday 10th May. Including ex-display, samples, factory seconds, excess stock, chandlery.
'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.
Bank Holiday Weekend Discount at Sailing Chandlery
Take advantage of an additional saving at Sailing Chandlery this bank holiday weekend.
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 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.
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.
Zhik kits out Australia's Olympic sailors
When Australia's 12 Olympic sailors take to the waters of Marseille in July this year, they'll wear the industry's first high-performance, neoprene-free wetsuits created by Sydney sailing apparel company Zhik.
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.
Henri-Lloyd New Arrival: Dri Fast Polo
Created by Henri-Lloyd 30 years ago, the DRI FAST Polo has become an industry staple. Clean and smart, the DRI FAST Polo is an extremely comfortable, quick drying polo, with added UV protection.
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.
New Vaikobi lifestyle apparel collection
The NEW Vaikobi lifestyle apparel collection will be your go to for everything off the water.
No result without resolve
Normally, when you think of the triple it might be Line Honours, Corrected Time, and Race Record. So then, how about sail it, sponsor it, and truly support it? his was the notion that arrived as I pondered the recently completed Sail Port Stephens.