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59th Congressional Cup Overall
Back-to-back wins for Chris Poole
© Ian Roman / WMRT
Last Chance Regatta at Hyères Day 6
Six Olympic dinghy places claimed by emerging nations
© Sailing Energy / World Sailing
Maiden wins McIntyre Ocean Globe
Taking first in IRC against a 14-strong fleet
© OGR2023 / Aida Valceanu
Keelboat Endeavour at Burnham
Ben McGrane, representing the Flying Fifteens, wins the title
© Petru Balau Sports Photography / sports.hub47.com
Rooster RS Tera Start of Seasons
The largest ever fleet for the event at Rutland
© Steve Angell, Luke Bradley, Jamie Wilson, James Sainsbury
Derbyshire Youth Sailing at Burton
Derbyshire Youth Sailing at Burton
Excited sailors confronted with a cold north easterly
With a cold north easterly wind of 12-18 knots seasoned sailors in the Derbyshire Youth Series were excited to return to Burton Sailing Club for the Intercounty, second race of the series, on 27th April 2024.
by H. Baines
Posted 29 Apr 19:27 BST
'Fine Lines' Top Ten part 8
'Fine Lines' Top Ten part 8
To celebrate the centenary of master boatbuilder Jack Chippendale
Oh yes! Jack Chippendale, who loved a beautiful, would have recognised this beauty as one that he would have like to have built!
by Dougal Henshall
Posted 29 Apr 19:00 BST
RS Tera North American Championship Preview
RS Tera North American Championship Preview
Racing at the Los Angeles 2028 Olympic Venue in June
Sailors taking to the start line at the RS Tera North American Championship get a chance to race on the very same water as future Olympians.
by Bex Foot
Posted 29 Apr 18:17 BST
New York Vendée - Les Sables d'Olonne Preview
New York Vendée - Les Sables d'Olonne Preview
One month to go until the final race before the Vendée Globe
One month from now, 31 skippers will set sail from New York towards the Vendée, for the final qualifying and selection race to qualify for the Vendée Gobe: the most challenging sailing race around the world.
by Vendee Globe Media
Posted 29 Apr 18:12 BST
470 Europeans at Cannes Preview
470 Europeans at Cannes Preview
The last major international event for the class before the Olympic Games
The Yacht Club de Cannes is hosting the last major international event before the Olympic Games.
by Yacht Club de Cannes
Posted 29 Apr 18:10 BST
RS400 Harken Sprints at Rutland Sailing Club
RS400 Harken Sprints at Rutland Sailing Club
13 teams from diverse corners of the British Isles took part
The forecast was not completely sure about the wind direction, but it was right about the temperature - cold to very cold!
by Jon Heissig
Posted 29 Apr 18:07 BST
Grantham local skippers crew of non-professionals
Grantham local skippers crew of non-professionals
Hannah Brewis has led amateur sailors across the world's largest ocean
"I didn't think when I was learning to sail on Rutland Water that it would one day eventually lead to me crossing the biggest ocean in the world as a skipper."
by Clipper Race
Posted 29 Apr 16:24 BST
Solo class April Series at Hayling Island
Solo class April Series at Hayling Island
Several brand new boats and new faces in the fleet
The Solo class has historically enjoyed a good following at Hayling Island and the start of 2024 is no exception with several brand new boats and new faces in a mixture of new and used boats.
by Mike Lennon
Posted 29 Apr 16:08 BST
Queen Mary Sailing Club Spring Series Week 8
Queen Mary Sailing Club Spring Series Week 8
Tight racing for the 16 hardy sailors in the cold and blustery breeze
The day was a cold and blustery north-westerly, but that did not deter 16 hardy entrants in the eighth weekend of the Queen Mary Spring Series from having some great racing.
by Marshall King
Posted 29 Apr 15:45 BST
The Transat CIC Day 2
The Transat CIC Day 2
Dalin and D'Estais in the lead
After a sunny, spectacular start, the 48 solo sailors taking part in the Transat CIC had to deal with the first windy and bumpy night at sea, crossing a front with 30 plus knots of wind and a rough sea state.
by The Transat CIC
Posted 29 Apr 15:43 BST
Cadet Coaching and Racing at Solway Yacht Club
Cadet Coaching and Racing at Solway Yacht Club
Quite a buzz about Kippford at the weekend
There was quite a buzz about Kippford at the weekend seeing the start of the cadet coaching and racing. Whilst there has been some club racing over the last few weekends, this weekend was all about the cadets.
by Emma McRobert
Posted 29 Apr 13:50 BST
FRA, GER, GBR lead qualification numbers
FRA, GER, GBR lead qualification numbers
For Paris 2024 Olympic Games
The Paris 2024 Olympic Games will see at least 63 nations represented across 10 events this summer after qualifying concluded at the Last Chance Regatta in Hyères in the south of France.
by World Sailing
Posted 29 Apr 12:14 BST
Ben Schooling's first event using Musto X mainsail
Ben Schooling's first event using Musto X mainsail
A positive experience at the Stokes Bay Skiff Open
I sailed the Stokes Bay Skiff Open using the Musto Skiff X mainsail. Saturday was Northerly 5-15 knots and Sunday was Northerly 7-20 knots. Both days were very gusty and shifty. I'm 74kgs, 5'10" and lightly built these days from too much cycling!
by Ben Schooling
Posted 29 Apr 10:54 BST
Bainbridge victory paves way in Hyeres
Bainbridge victory paves way in Hyeres
Securing a Formula Kite Olympic quota place for Team GB
Connor Bainbridge revelled in a 'rollercoaster' Last Chance Regatta that ended in him securing an Olympic quota place for Team GB.
by British Sailing Team
Posted 29 Apr 10:22 BST
Fin1 Racing wins 69F Cup GP 1 Malcesine
Fin1 Racing wins 69F Cup GP 1 Malcesine
Pipping Pier Mas' Group Atlantic Sailing Team by 6 points
GP 1 Malcesine ended with the success of FIN1 Racing: led by Janne Jarvinen, the Finnish crew, reported today as Boat of the Day, lined up Pier Mas' Group Atlantic Sailing Team by just 6 points out of a total of 203.
by 69F Sailing
Posted 29 Apr 08:16 BST
Firefly Open at South Staffs
Firefly Open at South Staffs
A shify breeze for the fifteen entries
A nice shifty force 2 gusting 3 (occasionally 1) out of the north greeted the fifteen entries for the South Staffs Sailing Club Firefly Open.
by Chris Kameen
Posted 29 Apr 07:46 BST
Overy Staithe Deep Sea Fishermens Pennant
Overy Staithe Deep Sea Fishermens Pennant
Six boats on the start line on a rather cold morning
Six boats were on the start line on a rather cold morning with a force 2-3 north easterly wind blowing. It was great to see Sam & Richard Mason back in their Albacore and Rod Thorpe sailing a Laser in his first race with OSSC.
by Jennie Clark
Posted 29 Apr 07:17 BST
Chase Sailing Club's Prize Giving Evening
Chase Sailing Club's Prize Giving Evening
Celebrating Excellence on the Waters
The evening of Saturday, April 27th, marked a remarkable celebration at the Chase Sailing Club as they hosted their much-anticipated Prize Giving Evening.
by Chris Anderson
Posted 29 Apr 06:49 BST
Bembridge Illusion season comes to a close
Bembridge Illusion season comes to a close
With the St George's Day Trophy and the Woodford Long Distance Race
Not the kindest weather for the final weekend of the Illusion season, however it could have been worse and at least the drizzle on Saturday held off until the finish of the last of the four races for the St George's Day Trophy.
by Mike Samuelson
Posted 29 Apr 06:43 BST
59th Congressional Cup at Long Beach overall
59th Congressional Cup at Long Beach overall
Back-to-back wins for Chris Poole and his Riptide Racing team
The intensity of the 59th Congressional Cup, the opening event for the 2024 World Match Racing Tour, reached its peak today as USA's Chris Poole and his Riptide Racing team won his second consecutive Congressional Cup and Crimson Blazer.
by WMRT & LBYC
Posted 29 Apr 06:17 BST
57th Governor's Cup Youth Champs 2024 invitees
57th Governor's Cup Youth Champs 2024 invitees
Five countries return, fleet increased from twelve to fourteen
Fourteen skippers from five countries have been invited to the 57th Governor's Cup International Youth Match Racing Championship hosted by the Balboa Yacht Club, Newport Beach, California.
by Susan Kenney
Posted 29 Apr 05:39 BST
Sweet 'n Spicy start to Antigua Sailing Week
Sweet 'n Spicy start to Antigua Sailing Week
English Harbour Rum Race Day
Sunday, April 28: Racing action got under way for the 55th edition of Antigua Sailing Week with English Harbour Rum Race Day. The international fleet got their first taste of racing in tropical heat on the stunning South Coast of Antigua.
by Louay Habib
Posted 29 Apr 02:42 BST
RAN 630, Lunatika first to the Faraglioni of Capri
RAN 630, Lunatika first to the Faraglioni of Capri
Winning the Terra delle Sirene Trophy
Lunatika, the Sunfast 3600 skippered by Guido Baroni in Double Handed with Alessandro Miglietti, already overall winners of the 2023 edition of the Regatta of the Naval Academy, was the first boat to round the mark in front of the Faraglioni of Capri.
by Giuliano Luzzatto
Posted 28 Apr 21:05 BST
Sterna piped home in Mcintyre OGR
Sterna piped home in Mcintyre OGR
Finishing to the sounds of Bagpipes!
Sterna SA (42) Allspice Yachting crosses the Royal Yacht Squadron finish line at 10.37UTC after 53 days 17 hours 37 minutes and 55 seconds at sea ranking 11th in line honours.
by Ocean Globe Race
Posted 28 Apr 20:49 BST
J/24 Fowey Trophy
J/24 Fowey Trophy
Great sailing conditions for the fleet of 11 yachts
The Fowey Cup commenced under fairly cold, but great sailing conditions with easterly winds ranging from 12 to 14 knots. Sailors faced a choppy sea state under sunny skies, setting the stage for intense competition.
by Team MaJic
Posted 28 Apr 20:37 BST
2024 52 Super Series PalmaVela Sailing Week Day 1
2024 52 Super Series PalmaVela Sailing Week Day 1
Lack of wind leaves fleet on hold in Palma
New boats, new faces and an accumulation of pent-up energy and excitement will have to stay on hold as the winds refused to blow today on the Bay of Palma for what should have been the first day of racing for the 2024 52 Super Series season
by 52 Super Series
Posted 28 Apr 20:37 BST
The 5 Minute Warning
The 5 Minute Warning
Andy Rice & Matt Sheahan's 5min racing update
Oh dear, Matt and Andy are really going to have to do better than this! Way over the 5-minute limit this week as Andy updates on the Olympic scene from drizzly Hyeres in the South of France.
by Matt Sheahan
Posted 28 Apr 19:03 BST
'Fine Lines' Top Ten part 7
'Fine Lines' Top Ten part 7
To celebrate the centenary of master boatbuilder Jack Chippendale
Back in the 1950s and 60s, Jack Chippendale built more than few Flying 15s. Although this sadly isn't one of his, there are others out there that remain a floating testament to his incredible boat building skills.
by Dougal Henshall
Posted 28 Apr 19:00 BST
Boris Herrmann starts Transat CIC Race
Boris Herrmann starts Transat CIC Race
Team Malizia embarks on solo challenge from Lorient to New York
This Sunday afternoon, Boris Herrmann, skipper of Team Malizia, embarked on the Transat CIC solo challenge across the North Atlantic.
by Team Malizia
Posted 28 Apr 17:09 BST
Clarisse Crémer sets sail in the Transat CIC
Clarisse Crémer sets sail in the Transat CIC
L'Occitane en Provence got off to a great start
The 2024 edition of the Transat CIC is under way! After weeks of intense preparations, the starting gun for this legendary transatlantic race was fired this Sunday, off the coast of Lorient.
by L'Occitane Sailing Team
Posted 28 Apr 15:09 BST
The Transat CIC off to a spectacular start
The Transat CIC off to a spectacular start
33 yachts are competing in the IMOCA class, 13 in the Class40 class and 2 in the vintage class
Brittany turned on its best Spring sailing weather - sunshine, puffy cumulus clouds and a decent 10-15kts of Westerly wind - to send the 48 strong Transat CIC fleet on its way from Lorient towards New York for the start of the legendary solo race.
by The Transat CIC
Posted 28 Apr 13:58 BST
Alinghi Red Bull Racing welcomes Swiss ski star
Alinghi Red Bull Racing welcomes Swiss ski star
Marco Odermatt headed out on the water as BoatOne's first-ever guest
Switzerland's skiing sensation, World Champion and Olympic gold medallist Marco Odermatt, swapped his skis for an America's Cup-style work-out this week with Alinghi Red Bull Racing in Barcelona.
by Alinghi Red Bull Racing
Posted 28 Apr 11:08 BST
worldmarine.media news PILOT SHOW
worldmarine.media news PILOT SHOW
Featuring Mozzy Sails, Weir Wood Sailing Club, Crewsaver and UpWind by MerConcept
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.
by Mark Jardine
Posted 28 Apr 08:00 BST
EurILCA Europa Cup Italy at Punta Ala Preview
EurILCA Europa Cup Italy at Punta Ala Preview
Over 550 boats are arriving at the venue
Over 550 boats are arriving at the Centro Velico Punta Ala, making its debut as a venue of an ILCA class regatta.
by Centro Velico Punta Ala
Posted 28 Apr 07:11 BST
59th Congressional Cup at Long Beach Day 4
59th Congressional Cup at Long Beach Day 4
Williams and Poole lead their semi-finals 2-0
Day 4 of the 59th Congressional Cup in Long Beach, CA concluded the quarter-final stage of the event, advancing the top four teams to the semi-finals led by defending Congressional Cup champion USA's Chris Poole.
by WMRT & LBYC
Posted 28 Apr 05:45 BST
Dawn Treader win Peters & May Round Antigua Race
Dawn Treader win Peters & May Round Antigua Race
Blessed with gorgeous conditions in stand-alone race prior to Antigua Sailing Week
The Peters & May Round Antigua Race was blessed with gorgeous conditions. The stand-alone race prior to Antigua Sailing Week was held in a warm gradient wind of 10-14 knots, just south of east, with a smooth sea state.
by Louay Habib
Posted 28 Apr 04:30 BST
Antigua Wingfoil Championship concludes
Antigua Wingfoil Championship concludes
Three days filled with wind mark the triumphant second edition
Three days filled with wind, new records, and camaraderie mark the triumphant conclusion of the second edition of the Antigua Wingfoil Championship 2024 at Antigua Sailing Week.
by Caribbean Foiling
Posted 28 Apr 01:57 BST
'Fine Lines' Top Ten part 6
'Fine Lines' Top Ten part 6
To celebrate the centenary of master boatbuilder Jack Chippendale
We must thank Jack Chippendale for setting out the standards for boats that are not just beautifully built but superbly quick as well.
by Dougal Henshall
Posted 27 Apr 19:00 BST
Transat CIC: perfect conditions promise good start
Transat CIC: perfect conditions promise good start
The weather conditions promise to be ideal for racers and spectator craft alike
The morning before they will set off to race across the North Atlantic, the skippers met for a final briefing with Race Direction and weather advisers from Meteo Consult.
by The Transat CIC
Posted 27 Apr 18:35 BST
52 Super Series PalmaVela Sailing Week Practice
52 Super Series PalmaVela Sailing Week Practice
Mastering the early light winds might be key
Today's two short practice races, the prelude to Sunday's start of the 2024 52 Super Series season at the 52 Super Series PalmaVela Sailing Week, underlined how tricky and testing Mallorca's Bay of Palma can be in early Spring.
by 52 Super Series
Posted 27 Apr 18:32 BST
An interview with Dudu Levi and Julien Bru
An interview with Dudu Levi and Julien Bru
Freestyle Pro Tour talk to the duo about their excellent new film
Dudu Levi (FutureFly/Gunsails) finally released his long awaited film "FREE SPIRIT". In collaboration with filmmaker and freestyle windsurfer Julien Bru the two travelled to Dudu's home in Israel, where they dedicated almost 2 weeks to capture the film.
by Freestyle Pro Tour
Posted 27 Apr 18:15 BST
April 2024 fivepointfive magazine
April 2024 fivepointfive magazine
Showcasing growth, boats and personalities of 5.5 Metre Class
The April 2024 edition of fivepointfive, the magazine of the International 5.5 Metre Class Association has been published.
by Robert Deaves
Posted 27 Apr 15:08 BST
Boris Herrmann to take on Transat CIC
Boris Herrmann to take on Transat CIC
15th edition of the solo race across the North Atlantic
This Sunday, Team Malizia's skipper Boris Herrmann will kick off this year's solo racing season by competing in the Transat CIC, a 3,500 nautical mile sprint from Lorient to New York City.
by Team Malizia
Posted 27 Apr 08:48 BST
Momentum on solution-finding by MMAG is building
Momentum on solution-finding by MMAG is building
Awareness and progress towards finding solutions to the problem of boats hitting marine mammals
Awareness and progress towards finding solutions to the problem of boats hitting marine mammals at sea is growing, according to Claire Vayer, Sustainability Manager at IMOCA.
by Ed Gorman / IMOCA Globe Series
Posted 27 Apr 06:47 BST
DF95 Spring Series at Barton's Point
DF95 Spring Series at Barton's Point
60° shifts during the day test the race officer
The EKRSC Barton's Point venue 20 miles North of Ashford on the Thames Estuary has all facilities and is free of trees. Unfortunately, the wind veered 60° during the day testing race officer Jim LaRoche.
by Peter Jackson
Posted 27 Apr 06:35 BST
59th Congressional Cup at Long Beach Day 3
59th Congressional Cup at Long Beach Day 3
Australia's Cole Tapper advances to Quarter-Finals
Australia's Cole Tapper, sailing with his CYCA Youth Sailing Academy team from Sydney Australia, today secured a crucial spot in the quarter-finals of the 59th Congressional Cup, the opening stage of the 2024 World Match Racing Tour.
by WMRT & LBYC
Posted 27 Apr 04:00 BST
RS Elites and RS Fevas at Antigua Sailing Week
RS Elites and RS Fevas at Antigua Sailing Week
Wall-to-wall sunshine, windward-leeward racing on Caribbean trade winds
Wall-to-wall sunshine, windward-leeward racing on Caribbean trade winds, and amazing beach-side parties, Antigua Sailing Week is here for the 55th edition of this famous island regatta.
by Bex Foot
Posted 26 Apr 19:52 BST
'Fine Lines' Top Ten part 5
'Fine Lines' Top Ten part 5
To celebrate the centenary of master boatbuilder Jack Chippendale
So far the Fine Lines Fotos have all features that amazing rich warmth of varnish, but there is so much more to an eye catching picture than just being able to see your own reflection in the finish.
by Dougal Henshall
Posted 26 Apr 19:00 BST
Transat Ready: Solo Skippers Optimised For Success
With the Vendée Globe on the horizon, excitement is building as the IMOCA skippers hurtle towards the world's premiere offshore challenge.
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.
Henri-Lloyd New Arrival: The Storm Dri Backpack
Perfect for any outdoor activity, commute and boat to shore use. The Storm Dri Backpack is waterproof, submersible and capable of holding all your kit essentials with a 30 litre capacity.
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.
Save BIG on Zhik Superwarm at CoastWaterSports
Last opportunity to bag great savings on the outgoing Zhik Superwarm before it sells out.
The price of heritage
The meeting in question took place down at the National Maritime Museum at Falmouth and saw the 1968 Flying Dutchman Gold Medal winning trio of Rodney Pattisson, Iain MacDonald-Smith and their boat Supercalifragilisticexpialidocious brought back together.
Musto Marina Collection: Inspired by the coast
Stylish and functional, the Marina Collection is infused with cutting-edge technology and nautical design. From tops in new season colours to protective rain jackets, this is a must-have range for the coastal lifestyle.
AC75 launching season
Love 'em or hate 'em, the current America's Cup yachts certainly represent the cutting-edge of foiling and are the fastest windward-leeward sailing machines on water.
RIB accessories, safety equipment to have on board
When embarking on a boating adventure, you want to ensure that your RIB (Rigid Inflatable Boat) is equipped with essential accessories and safety equipment.
All Hands on Deck at sailing clubs
The Royal National Lifeboat Institution (RNLI) is marking 200 years of saving lives at sea in 2024, and the charity is inviting sailing clubs to celebrate with them.
Find out where Rooster are heading this summer
Rooster have an exciting jam packed summer ahead in the UK with their mobile van shop heading to local events within the reach of Rooster HQ, giving the chance to meet some of you face to face and have a chat.
America's Cup and SailGP merge designs
In negotiations reminiscent of the PGA and LIV golf, an agreement has been come to by the America's Cup and SailGP to merge the design of the yachts used on the two high-profile circuits.
Trust A+T: Best in Class
Hugh Agnew recently sailed with SY Adela under Captain Greg Perkins in the Antigua Superyacht Challenge. They went on to win the Gosnell's Trophy - a great result.
Thirteen from Fourteen
Not races in a sprint series. We're talking years! Yes. That's over a decade. Bruce McCracken's Beneteau First 45, Ikon, has just won Division One of the Range Series on Melbourne's Port Phillip to amass this most brilliant of achievements.
More flexible? More durable? More comfortable?
Our Next Gen FlexForce wetsuit tops and long johns offer the ultimate in versatility, comfort, durability and stretch.
Sailing Chandlery's Founder Andrew Dowley
The business has gone from strength to strength, but never moved away from its ethos of getting sailing gear to the customer as fast as possible.