OGR – 2 more finishers
Spirit of Helsinki – FINLAND – and Neptune – FRANCE – across the Line in McIntyre Ocean GlobeMaiden ETA 17:00 16th April – Can they grab Overall Race IRC Gold!! The crew of the former Whitbread yacht, Spirit of Helsinki…
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Sail Port Stephens Passage Series Day 1 wrap
Light-air lottery for Sail Port Stephens opener. The delightful unpredictability of yacht racing in light airs ensured a nail-biting opening day for crews aboard the record fleet of 115 boats assembled for the Sail Port Stephens Passage Series (Commodores Cup)….
Antigua Classic Yacht Regatta starts next week
The 35th Antigua Classic Yacht Regatta, with its unique blend of sport, tradition, camaraderie and maritime heritage, starts Wednesday, April 17th and promises to be an unforgettable experience for all who attend. The racing will be held off the scenic…
Luna Rosa launches with style
Cagliari, the city that just surprises at every juncture, didn’t disappoint. Luna Rossa Prada Pirelli launched the boat that every Italian fan, the sailing-mad ‘Tifosi’, hopes will win the Louis Vuitton 37th America’s Cup and bring the trophy to the…
OGR – L’Esprit d’équipe 2nd
French Whitbread Winner L’Esprit d’équipe Takes Second In Line Honours in McIntyre Ocean Globe!Misses Out on Snatching Leg 4 IRC from Pen Duick VI by just 1 hr 54 Mins. The light had faded as the former Whitbread winner L’Esprit…
Sail Port Stephens Preview
The record fleet assembled for Sail Port Stephens 2024 looks set to have an easy, if not breezy, start to the regatta, starting Monday April 15 and running through to April 20. Light winds and more light winds are predicted…
Does Hybrid Work?
Greenline 58 coupe – Eco-friendly propulsion and sumptuous interiors – Luxury, sustainability, comfort Eyachts introduce the Greenline 58 Coupe, a paradigm of luxury and sustainability on the water. Offering a pioneering propulsion system, Greenline Yachts provides customers with the choice…
The future is strong with TECHNIGLUE Adhesives
ATL Composites is the reputable Australian formulator for a range of epoxy resin products, including the proven TECHNIGLUE high strength adhesives. Techniglue is relied on by some of the world’s most recognised boat builders, including the GB Group, comprising Palm…
Racing
Victor Diaz De Leon leads young Americans looking to become 52 SUPER SERIES champions
True to an initiative launched last year by team owner and 52 SUPER SERIES champion Doug De Vos that aims to provide younger sailors with experience and learning at the highest level of grand prix racing, Quantum Racing powered by…
GWA WingFoil – FreeFly-Slalom winners are crowned
Cappuzzo & Suardiaz defend their titles The GWA Wingfoil World Cup Leucate so far has treated spectators to three exhilarating days of relentless competition. As the final day approached, following the crowning of our champions in the Surf-Freestyle discipline, we…
ETNZ’s new AC75 race boat revealed
After an intensive 10 month building program, Emirates Team New Zealand’s brand new AC75 emerged from their Wynyard Point base today in preparation for its launch and commissioning phase in Auckland this month. It was wheeled out to have its…
Nick Craig back on top of OK Dinghy World Rankings after 14 years
Britain’s Nick Craig is back on top of the OK Dinghy World Ranking List for the first time in 14 years, moving up four places. In fact, it is all change at the top with Patric Mure, from Sweden, moving…
GWA WingFoil – World Champions defending their titles
Winners crowned in nuking conditions in Leucate On day four of the GWA Wingfoil World Cup Leucate the Tramontana winds kicked in again, with gusts reaching up to 57 knots. The Surf-Freestyle women geared up to face the tough conditions…
30 Days Until the Start of the Worrell 1000 50th Anniversary Race
The countdown timer on the official website for the Worrell 1000 is now down to just 30 days – Twelve teams representing five countries will descend upon the beach adjacent to the Hollywood Beach Marriott in Florida, and when the race…
Port Douglas Race Week 2024 – Still going strong after 30 years
Its almost 30 years since Port Douglas Yacht Club conducted its first annual race regatta. This year’s 2024 Riddoch Insurance Port Douglas Race Week preparations are well and truly underway, with our dedicated race committee organising a great week of…
Strong is smart – pin-to-pin load monitoring hits 10 tonnes!
Whether your goals are confident cruising or optimised performance, the more you understand about your yacht, the more you can achieve. An intimate knowledge of your rig based on live load data allows you to truly excel–getting the most out…
Offshore
OGR – Pen Duick VI Triumphs
First in Line Honours & IRC Leg Four and still possible for OVERALL RACE IRCFrench Dominate the Leaderboard!! The French legend Pen Duick VI FR (14), skippered by the indomitable Marie Tabarly, has taken provisional line honours in the final…
The latest edition of the Cap-Martinique, sets sail on 14 April from La Trinité-sur-Mer
– Edition two of the Cap-Martinique leaves Brittany on Sunday 14 April– It links La Trinité sur Mer (Morbihan) and Fort de France (Martinique)– The event is open to amateur single-handed and double-handed sailors– 60 boats, 100 sailors registered The…
Lisa Blair achieves two new records
Australian record-breaking solo sailor Lisa Blair has set two new World Sailing Speed Records (to be ratified by WSSRC) for the fastest time Sydney to Auckland and first woman, solo monohull record slicing an incredible more than 4 days off…
GSC – Louis Robein assisted by Argentinian Navy
By Marco Nannini / Global Solo ChallengeYesterday Louis Robein arrived safely in Ushuaia after his unfortunate ordeal, running aground in Bahia Aguirre, in the southeastern peninsula of Mitre in the Tierra del Fuego. He was very fatigued when the incident…
The Ocean Race gathers critical polar ocean data from Antarctica and the Northwest Passage
The science programme, initiated during racing periods, now includes major polar expeditions. The Ocean Race is providing critical data to international scientists studying the impact of climate change and plastic pollution on ocean health. Following the 2022-23 edition of the around…
OGR – French sailors making history
Pen Duick VI set for LINE HONOURS LEG 4 McIntyre OGR Finish Line Friday.OGR 2027 Entries Open – NOTICE OF RACE surprises for next Round the World Adventure. As the end of the 2023 McIntyre Ocean Globe Race draws closer,…
Lisa Blair set to wipe 4 days off record now just hours from finish in Auckland
The World Sailing Speed Record for Sydney to Auckland is set to be smashed by acclaimed Australian Solo Sailor Lisa Blair who is due to arrive across the finish line between North Head and Rangitoto Island between 3pm to 4pm…
OGR – Translated 9 out with Hull Damage
Translated 9 ITL (09) has retired from the McIntyre Ocean Globe Race with hull damage. The current IRC leader of Leg four has been forced to divert to Portugal after a heavy broach in 50 knot gusts slammed them down,…
Cruising
Superyacht Australia hosts ultimate Endless Summer crew party of the year
Superyacht Australia has retained the reigns of hosting the “Crew Party of the Year” on the Superyacht Australia calendar of events, with 87 captains and crew from thirty-one yachts currently residing in Sydney Harbour. The abrupt onset of stormy weather…
Lagoon Unveils the Lagoon 43 – Could this be the next best-selling catamaran?
The number one catamaran manufacturer Lagoon is proud to announce the launch of its latest masterpiece, the Lagoon 43. Crafted in collaboration with world renowned architects and designers, the Lagoon 43 is a testament to the evolution of naval workmanship…
KISS 2024 is open now to “Count Her In”
Yes it is on again! The third running of the Keelboat Introduction to Sailing Savvy (KISS) program is now open for registrations. The KISS program initiated by Queenscliff Cruising Yacht Club’s (QCYC) first female Commodore Lee Renfree, was launched in…
Digital chart for Quinns Rocks in WA
Charting a safer course off our coast By WA Department of Transport Skippers navigating the coast off Quinns Rocks are the first to benefit from the Department of Transport’s (DoT) digital transformation of its nautical chart series. DoT Maritime Executive…
Australian Premiere of the new Hanse 510 at the Pittwater Sailing Yacht Show
The award-wining Hanse 510 will headline Windcraft Yacht’s impressive line-up of yachts at next month’s Pittwater Sailing Yacht Show. Windcraft will also display the latest models from its other well-known European marques Dehler, Moody and Solaris in what’s aimed at being a much more relaxed…
Seawind 1170 on Display at Sanctuary Cove Boat Show 2024
The all new Seawind 1170 will make its official Australian boat show debut at the Sanctuary Cove Boat Show May 23-26 with exclusive distributors, Multihull Central. In a new major strategic move for the Australian owned manufacturer, Seawind has opened…
Smart circumnavigation – Lagoon 440 Catamaran Impi
By Cyclops Marine Meet Brent and Ana. Last year, they won our Magic Number video competition. Since then they’ve completed their first circumnavigation onboard their Lagoon 440 Catamaran ‘Impi’. Now they’re getting ready for their second! We caught up with…
2024 Pittwater Sailing Yacht Show!
Welcome to the 2024 Pittwater Sailing Yacht Show! View all the new yachts from Jeanneau, Beneteau, Excess, Grand Soleil, X-Yachts, Bavaria, Hanse, Dehler, Moody, Elan, and Viko over three days, April 5th-7th. This simultaneous event is a new initiative of…
Boats & Gear
Yamaha Motor closes acquisition of Torqeedo
Iwata, Japan / Wessling, Germany (3 April 2024) – Torqeedo, the global market leader in marine electric mobility, today announces the successful closing of the acquisition by Yamaha Motor. The closing of the share purchase agreement with German engine manufacturer DEUTZ…
Sailing Ahead – World Class Talent Driving The Smart Revolution
In the dynamic landscape of marine technology, Cyclops Marine has rapidly emerged as one of the foremost innovators. In five short years Cyclops has impacted every section of sailing. Wireless load sensing is fundamentally changing the way sailing is done….
Concord Ryde Sailing Club – Opportunities for Personal Growth
Concord Ryde Sailing Club (CRSC) has stepped into an exciting new partnership with the Making Waves Foundation (MWF). Participants of MWF’s Wright of Passage program have been welcomed as members of the club to experience the excitement of sailing. Volunteers…
Lightweight wonder
An expertly custom-crafted Schionning catamaran will sail the world with ease, thanks to the strong, durable DuFLEX Build System. A highly-customised Schionning Solitaire 1520 cruising catamaran is taking shape on the Gold Coast, in the talented hands of the team…
The wait is finally over – Lagoon 60 First Look
Rowan from TMG Yachts travelled to France to witness the premiere of the cutting-edge Lagoon 60, where innovation meets luxury. With unique side access and an expansive aft terrace, this catamaran redefines cruising comfort. Innovative Access Uniquely the Lagoon 60 offers opening sides…
Windcraft presents award-winning sail and power line-up at 2024 Auckland Boat Show
Leading importer Windcraft Yachts will showcase an impressive contingent of highly regarded brands at this year’s Auckland Boat Show, including two very different but award-winning sailing designs the Moody DS41 and the Hanse 460, while the RYCK 280 outboard powered…
Step into the World of Exploration Boating with the RAND Roamer 29
Eyachts introduces the RAND Roamer 29, a vessel meticulously designed in Denmark to navigate the challenging conditions of Australia and New Zealand’s waters. Crafted with the expedition enthusiast in mind, this vessel sets a new standard in rugged capabilities, functionality,…
Maltese Falcon following her refit
We just put up a link to the Christana O restoration, but Boat International have also publish some images of the Maltese Falcon refit, which although a bit more modern are none the less beautiful. Launched in 2006, the project…
Video
BVI Spring Regatta 2024 – Wrap-Up Video
All the highlights from the 51st edition of the BVI Spring Regatta & Sailing Festival. Competitors racing in the 51st edition of the BVI Spring Regatta experienced a week of mixed conditions which put the best to the test; light…
America’s Cup enters the E-sports arena with launch of official game and Championship
Watch AC sailors battle out for the first AC sailing regatta. Live streamed on Twitch from Barcelona at 6:20 pm CET AC Sailing, the ultimate regatta simulator built on actual simulation technology used by America’s Cup teams, will be available…
ETNZ Women & Youth sailors begin on water AC40 training
Emirates Team New Zealand’s Women and Youth sailors have begun their on water training onboard the one design AC40 ‘Te Kākahi’ in fresh conditions on Auckland’s Waitemata Harbour this week in preparation for the Puig Women’s America’s Cup and Unicredit…
SailGP – Relive all the drama from Christchurch
If you can face watching the highlights from the SailGP at the weekend, here they are. Personally, I find it hard to watch.! SailGP’s second visit to New Zealand was packed with drama from the beginning, with Emirates GBR crashing…
2024 Formula Kite European Championship – Day 6
Nolot & Maeder win Europeans in high-wind crescendo HIGHLIGHTS – Small kites required for strong winds gusting close to 30 knots– Some hard-fought Semi Finals in a tense Medal Series climax– Singapore’s Max Maeder wins men’s gold in a single race– Lauriane Nolot not the fastest, but smart sailing…
2024 Formula Kite European Championship – Day 5
HIGHLIGHTS– Moderate breeze between 14 to 17knots– Maeder turns on another display of invincibility in the men’s fleet– Nolot almost as dominant in the women– With only the MedalSeries remaining, some riders get closer to Olympicselection– Oh, so THAT’s TheStig! On dayfive of the 2024 Formula Kite European Championship in Mar Menor, Spain, Max Maeder and Lauriane Nolot took…
2024 Formula Kite European Championship – Day 4
Friday, 22nd March – Why Max makes Mazella mad HIGHLIGHTS– Moderate breeze between 10 to 15 knots– Maeder continues to set the standard in the men– Mazella and Bainbridge on the rebound– So too is Jessie Kampman, women’s winner of the day– Just who exactly is The Stig? No matter how…
2024 Etchells World Championships – Day 5
Magpie soars like an eagle to claim 2024 Etchells World Championships James Mayo (1999) and Richard Allanson (2019) have previously won the Etchells World Championships, but this is the first time in 20 years that Graeme Taylor can claim the…
