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Switzerland’s 32nd placed IMOCA Oliver Heer: “I had my doubts I would make it back into the race” Swiss skipper Oliver Heer (Oliver Heer Ocean Racing) crossed the finish line of the 12th Route du Rhum-Destination Guadeloupe at 01:37:55hrs TU…
The European designed and built Dragonfly 28 trimaran is setting new standards for what’s possible in a sailing boat. Of course, the perfect boat doesn’t exist – but the Dragonfly 28 comes very, very close. The Dragonfly 28 trimaran is…
Seawind Catamarans, Corsair Marine and Multihull Central brought 21 boat owners together for a spectacular weekend of social racing on Moreton Bay as hosted by the Royal Queensland Yacht Squadron. A mixed fleet of 15 Seawind catamarans and 6 Corsair…
Charles Brodel blazed his way to another hydrofoil world title on Sunday, landing two moves for the first time in competition along the way. On the final day of the Copa Kitley GKA Kite-Surf and Hydrofoil-Freestyle World Cup combo event…
On the eve of her 60th birthday, sailing the famous ‘Cigar Rouge’ – the boat on which she became the first woman to complete the Vendée Globe in 1996/7 – Catherine Chabaud completed a successful, popular return to ocean racing…
Being with Benny: Inside the World of Ben Lexcen A Best Seller here in Australia, Being with Benny, by Bob Ross, with a Foreword by John Bertrand, is the story of how Bob Miller, from a shattered childhood in rural…
Lake Gairdner – 29th November 2022 Lake Gairdner in South Australia is vast, a 160km long and 50 km wide salt lake where Emirates team New Zealand are aiming to break the Wind powered Land Speed World Record in their…
With just over one month to go until the start of the 2023 RORC Transatlantic Race, Marina Lanzarote is ready to receive the international fleet which will set off on Sunday 8th of January for the 3,000-mile race across the…
Bernoulli | Locke, a member-based community creating new immersive partnerships and experiences using innovative Web3 structures, today announced they are launching a SailGP fan-owned racing team across Bermuda and the Caribbean. Using a DAO structure and built on the NEAR…
Capucine Delannoy took the title in the quarter-finals before an all-Brazilian final where Kesiane Rodrigues defeated dynamic cross-over freestyler, Bruna Kajiya! Day four at the Copa Kitley GKA Kite-Surf World Cup Brazil was filled with grit and determination. As tour…
Today’s Trophy: W.C. ‘Trappy’ Duncan Memorial TrophyRace Sponsor: Royal Oak Double BaySunday, 27 November 2022Sydney Harbour The 18 footers 2022-23 championship season began today when the Australian 18 Footers League staged Race 1 of the NSW Championship in a mainly…
Advantedge (Andrew Jones) may have taken line honours with a new Two Capes Race record of 11hrs 8mins, but it was a clean podium sweep by the smaller teams for the overall IRC win, ORC and PHS handicaps after a…
The 2022 Nautilus Marine Insurance Sydney Short Ocean Racing Championship (SSORC) concluded late this afternoon with two out of the three windward/leeward races completed; the final Race 4 abandoned as the light breeze fell away to nothing before a thunderstorm…
Today at 15:00 hours local time (01:00 UTC Sunday), the Gobe40 crews set sail on Leg 5 in Matavai Bay to the north of Tahiti, bound for the Argentinean stopover of Ushuaia via the legendary yet feared Cape Horn. A…
Friday night into Saturday’s early hours The Memorial ACTe, Pointe-à-Pitre’s giant structure, dedicated to the history, heritage and memories of the Caribbean slave trade, watched on as the busiest spell of finishers completed the 12th edition of the Route du…
Victoire and Advanced Philosophy were the outstanding recipients of wins in summer like offshore conditions on the opening day of the 2022 Nautilus Marine Insurance Sydney Short Ocean Racing Championship (SSORC) today. Division 1 of Middle Harbour Yacht Club’s (MHYC)…
The third day of racing at the 2022 RS Venture Connect World Championship, organised by Oman Sail, brought with it yet more exceptional sailing and many more surprises. Oman’s Sultan Al Wahaibi and Ahmed Al Balushi lead the Open category,…
Loïc Escoffier (Lodigroup) who crossed the finish line second in the Multihull division has been declared winner of the Route du Rhum – Destination Guadeloupe after initial winner, Roland Jourdain was penalised. Escoffier crossed the line at Pointe-à-Pitre line at…
French skipper Roland Jourdain (We Explore) has won the Rhum Multihull class in the 12th Route du Rhum-Destination Guadeloupe when he crossed the finish line at 19:06:00hrs UTC (Friday). Jourdain’s elapsed time for the 3542 nautical mile solo course from…
Montreal: Sail Canada and Canada SailGP Team are pleased to announce an official partnership between the two organisations to further promote and develop the sport nationwide, including developing foiling talent across the country. Since the Canada SailGP Team debuted in…
Introducing the Cervetti 44 – the first of an exciting new range from the stableresponsible for the magnificent Dufour 48 Catamaran. The Cervetti 44 embodies the very latest in design and production techniquesresulting in exceptional quality, style and unrivalled luxury….
Auckland – 25th November 2022 Just days ago, Emirates Team New Zealand buried the bow of their AC40 while testing in waves on Auckland’s Hauraki Gulf, which resulted in damage to the forward sections of the hull and deck structure….
The Boating Industry Association Ltd (BIA) has launched its Discover Boating campaign, ‘See You Out There’, ahead of the expected busy summer season. The three-month campaign aims to retain the high levels of interest and participation in boating, as well…
23 November 2022Italian skipper Ambrogio Beccaria brought his 100% Italian made Alla Grande-Pirelli across the finish line of the 12th Route du Rhum-Destination Guadeloupe at 2038hrs UTC to take a hard earned second place in the highly competitive 55 boat…
23 November 2022Rhum Multi Class Leader Gilles Buekenhout (JESS) has capsized but is safe on board At 1920hrs this Wednesday, November 23, the race management of the 12th edition of La Route du Rhum – Destination Guadeloupe received a message…
Geelong’s 2023 Festival of Sails will mark a number of key milestones for local sailor Geoff Newman who is officially the 100th entrant in next year’s event. As the regatta gets set to celebrate a major milestone when it returns…
This Saturday will see a bumper fleet hit the start line for the Derwent Sailing Squadron’s novel short ocean race, the Two Capes Race. Sponsored by the Hobart law firm, Wallace Wilkinson and Webster, the race will start off Wrest…
By Mark Smith, Engineering Surveyor I recently visited a local marina, and out of curiosity, conducted a spot check on the shoreconnections. I was amazed to discover over 85% of connections were unsafe!It seems boaties are either unaware, or simply…
Sunday’s Race 1 of the NSW 18ft skiff Championship is the first step of a long campaign towards becoming the world’s best team at the 2023 JJ Giltinan Championship next March on Sydney Harbour. With the return of the triple…
23 November 2022French skipper Yoann Richomme joined the very elite group of solo ocean racers to have twice won their class on the Route du Rhum-Destination Guadeloupe today, when he brought the new build Lombard Lift 40 V2 Paprec-Arkea through…
A strong fleet with an international flavour and multiple former winners and record holders is preparing to take on the 2022 Rolex Sydney Hobart Yacht Race. 118 boats are entered for the 77th edition of the Cruising Yacht Club of…
23 November 2022-Britain’s Pip Hare 12th, rising Star Rookie Haryada 14th, and Italy’s Giancarlo Pedote in 16th in the IMOCA class -Yoann Richomme looks set to take Class40 title this afternoon, as battle for seconds rages between Italy’s Ambrogio Beccaria…
The final stage in the process for changing class rules, World Sailing approval, is complete and the new class rules are in effect. The new rules are posted here and other technical documents here. Each proposed rule change was designed…
Western Australian Zoe Thomson has rounded out a consistent week at the ILCA European Championships, finishing eighth overall at the regatta in Hyeres, France. The Royal Freshwater Bay Yacht Club athlete maintained her form across challenging conditions in a six…
World Sailing has partnered with the Global Wingsports Association (GWA) and the International Wing Sports Association (IWSA) to support the development of one of the fastest growing sailing disciplines. Under a new governance structure for the sport, World Sailing will…
After five action packed days in Taiba at the Copa Kitley GWA Wingfoil World Cup Brazil we finally arrived at the deciding heats of the 2022 Surf Slalom championship on Sunday. Men’s 2022 Wingfoil Surf-Slalom World Championship podium:1 Titouan Galea…
Entrants in the 183rd Auckland Anniversary Day Regatta on 30 January 2023 will have the chance to win several major spot prizes totalling well over $10,000 in value, plus much more, thanks to the generosity of the event’s sponsors. Regatta…
21 NOVEMBER 2022Thomas Ruyant, solo skipper of LinkedOut, was unofficially crowned ‘King of the Transats’ when he won the 38 boat IMOCA class on the 12th Route du Rhum-Destination Guadeloupe. Hollow eyed, wobbly legged and exhausted this morning after setting…
After an epic climax to the Surf-Freestyle championship on Friday, focus shifted to the Surf-Slalom fleets on day four of the Copa Kitley GWA Wingfoil World Cup Brazil. It was crunch time for Titouan Galea and Flora Artzner who have…
Auckland – 21st November 2022 Emirates Team New Zealand have suffered damage to the bow of their AC40 today after an early start testing on Auckland’s Hauraki Gulf in some top end conditions. In recent weeks the Emirates Team New…
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