La Rochelle – the new home of The Race Around
The Race Around, Class40s official round-the-world offshore yacht race, has named La Rochelle as host city for its inaugural event in 2023.
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57th Congressional Cup kicks off with plenty of breeze
Long Beach, California: A morning of fanfare: an evening of glitz. And in between — five hours of high-octane sailing. The 57th Congressional Cup kicked off today with a bookend of exciting events including a rededication of the racecourse with local…
St Barts maxi winning streak continues for Vesper and Stark Raving Mad VII
On winding coastal courses resembling those around the Costa Smeralda, but with a sizeable Atlantic swell added to the mix, day two of Les Voiles de St Barth Richard Mille took place in similarly challenging conditions to yesterday with a…
Lisa Blair blog: Remembering 2017
On Monday February 21, Australian sailor Lisa Blair set sail from Albany, WA in a second attempt to sail solo, non-stop, around Antarctica in record time aboard her yacht ‘Climate Action Now’. In her latest blog post, Blair gets some…
The Race Around names La Rochelle as host city for 2023 and beyond
The Race Around, Class40’s official round-the-world offshore yacht race, has named La Rochelle, France as host city for its inaugural event in 2023. A location steeped in offshore sailing history, La Rochelle will become the home of The Race Around…
Teralba puts on show for Sabot Nationals and Sabot Week
The Lake Macquarie City Council 58th Sabot National Championship and Paul Stivano Sabot Week, was held 9-12 April 2022 on Lake Macquarie, NSW at Teralba Amateur Sailing Club. The annual Sabot event caters for all levels of sailing skill, with…
Masts to fold down on 558ft sailing yacht
The mast is a crucial part of any sailboat, but Steve Kozloff wants to make it the crowning glory. The California-based designer has just unveiled a sailing gigayacht concept, known as Glory, which is equipped with three innovative masts that can be…
Celebrating driving force behind ATL Composites Australia
2022 marks a decade of joint venture partnership between ATL Composites Australia and M.u.H. von der Linden GmbH, based in Wesel, Germany, manufacturing the range of ATL’s lightweight panel solutions including DuFLEX, DuraKore, and Featherlight composite panels to top European boat builders, architects…
Brutal day in paradise at Les Voiles de St Barth
After a two-year hiatus due to the pandemic, racing at last resumed at Les Voiles de St Barth Richard Mille, the third and penultimate event in the International Maxi Association’s Caribbean Maxi Challenge. And what a start it was with…
Ichi Ban wins Brisbane to Gladstone Yacht Race
Matt Allen’s Ichi Ban has won the Gladstone Ports Corporation’s 74th annual Brisbane to Gladstone Yacht Race overall on handicap. Ichi Ban last won the race and the coveted Courier-Mail Cup in 2018, as well as the overall win in the 2021 Rolex Sydney to Hobart…
Lisa Blair blog: Catching up on sleep
Blog day 55Latitude 51 17.05SLongitude 18 05.33WBarometer 1003Air Temp 4cLocal time – 0428 UTC-3LIVE TRACKER Hi all, Well I am happy to say that I basically slept the whole day. It was amazing… I went back to bed after finishing up…
Sunday finale for RORC Easter Challenge
Cowes: Classic Solent conditions prevailed for the Royal Ocean Racing Club’s first inshore regatta of the 2022 season. After eight thrilling races, IRC class winners for the RORC Easter Challenge were: Ian Atkins’ GP42 Dark N Stormy (IRC 1), The Army…
Strong maxi turn-out for Les Voiles de St Barth
The International Maxi Association’s Caribbean Maxi Challenge resumes tomorrow with its third event, Les Voiles de St Barth Richard Mille. Based out of Gustavia in the paradise French Caribbean island of Saint Barthélemy, the event has bounced back, after a…
Black Jack breaks its own Brisbane to Gladstone record
Peter Harburg’s 100-foot Black Jack has taken line honours and smashed its own race record in the Gladstone Ports Corporation’s 74th annual Brisbane to Gladstone Yacht Race, crossing the Gladstone Harbour finish line at 3.13am Easter Saturday, 16th April 2022. Black Jack, the largest…
Bill Fisher – Master boat builder and champion skipper
William ‘Bill’ Fisher was a foundation member of the 18 Footers League and sailed his boat Australia in the Club’s first race. After coming to the new League from the Sydney Flying Squadron (SFS) following a split between the SFS…
Super Saturday at RORC Easter Challenge
Cowes: The Easter treats continued for close to 300 hundred sailors taking part in the RORC Easter Challenge as fabulous sailing conditions continued in the Solent for Day 2 of the regatta when some boats moved up the board and…
Project Speed coming together at speed
Auckland, New Zealand: It has been a few weeks since the last Team New Zealand Project Speed update and in that time things have been coming together well and with speed. As the clock ticks down to any launch time,…
Lisa Blair blog: A difficult gybe
On Monday February 21, Australian sailor Lisa Blair set sail from Albany, WA in a second attempt to sail solo, non-stop, around Antarctica in record time aboard her yacht ‘Climate Action Now’. In her latest blog post, Blair was contemplating…
Glamour conditions for RORC Easter Challenge
Cowes: The first day of the RORC Easter Challenge was blessed with sparkling conditions in the Solent, with a light gradient breeze from the south east building during the day to over 10 knots of pressure, while brilliant sunshine throughout…
Brisbane to Gladstone Yacht Race: Spectacular spinnaker start
It was a spectacular spinnaker start for the 37 offshore racing yachts who are now racing 308 nautical miles up the coast to Gladstone for the Gladstone Ports Corporation’s 74th annual Brisbane to Gladstone Yacht Race which started at 11am today (Good…
Lisa Blair blog: Entering iceberg alley and scary crack in boom
On Monday February 21, Australian sailor Lisa Blair set sail from Albany, WA in a second attempt to sail solo, non-stop, around Antarctica in record time aboard her yacht ‘Climate Action Now’. In her latest blog post, Blair finds a…
Port Cervo to Monaco maxi race
As entries roll in for September’s Maxi Yacht Rolex Cup, the pinnacle event of the maxi racing calendar, the Yacht Club Costa Smeralda, the Yacht Club de Monaco and the International Maxi Association have joined forces to create a novel…
SailGP Inspire: Meet Hattie Rogers
Waszp sailor Hattie Rogers got the chance to sail on GBR’s F50 at the final SailGP Season 2 event in San Francisco.
Glamour conditions for Waszp European Games
Gorgeous conditions greeted sailors on day two of the 2022 Waszp European Games at Mar Menor, Spain. The movers and shakers on the leaderboard are Nick Zeltner from Switzerland coming back from an 18th on day one to lead the…
Lisa Blair blog: A successful repair day
On Monday February 21, Australian sailor Lisa Blair set sail from Albany, WA in a second attempt to sail solo, non-stop, around Antarctica in record time aboard her yacht ‘Climate Action Now’. In her latest blog post, Blair continues to…
Competitors ready for a fast-paced Brisbane to Gladstone Yacht Race
Skippers and crews are notably upbeat and ready for a highly competitive and fast Brisbane to Gladstone Yacht Race which starts tomorrow at 11am from Moreton Bay. At the official race briefing held last night at Sandgate Town Hall, Dr…
Entries open for the Mirabaud Yacht Racing Image
This year the world’s leading photo competition dedicated to competitive sailing is proud to launch its 13th edition. Professional photographers from all over the world are invited to submit their best image for the Mirabaud Yacht Racing Image. Photos must…
What you need to know before buying a marine watermaker
Whether you’re a part-time sailor with a passion for the seas or someone who spends all their life on board, you will eventually get onto the topic of watermakers and whether or not they’re right for your vessel. There are…
American Magic names key additions to AC leadership team
New York Yacht Club American Magic is pleased to share two additions to the team’s leadership for the 37th America’s Cup: Luis Saenz Mariscal and Jon Persch. Mariscal has an extensive history working for the America’s Cup. Jon brings a…
Five top female athletes to race with Swiss SailGP Team
Five of Switzerland’s top female athletes will join the Switzerland SailGP Team throughout Season 3. They will form part of the overall Swiss team and take part in training and racing throughout the season alongside the core team of Sébastien…
Waszp European Games start in Spain
Stay tuned for all the high octane action coming out of the glamour foiling venue that is Mar Menor, Spain. A strong fleet will compete in the Waszp European Games that begins today, April 13 and will run through until…
Upcycle old sailing products with ReSail
We are delighted to announce the launch of ReSail – a brand new initiative created by Clean Sailors to prolong the life of sailing materials and resources. The platform, which follows a successful pilot launched in the South West in 2021, allows…
Tips for sailing by the Canary Islands
Even when a sailor’s eye gets used to the vast horizon, the colours and tones of the sea and sky change every day. The open seas are never the same from one day to the next. Suddenly, after days and…
Lisa Blair blog: A tired bird hitches a ride
On Monday February 21, Australian sailor Lisa Blair set sail from Albany, WA in a second attempt to sail solo, non-stop, around Antarctica in record time aboard her yacht ‘Climate Action Now’. In her latest blog post, Blair catches up…
Five ways to maximise your boat show experience
Whether you’re attending your first boat show because you’re thinking about buying a boat or you’ve been to quite a few boat shows already, the thrill of seeing the newest model multihull and monohull yachts never fails to deliver. With…
Lisa Blair blog: Back to no wind
On Monday February 21, Australian sailor Lisa Blair set sail from Albany, WA in a second attempt to sail solo, non-stop, around Antarctica in record time aboard her yacht ‘Climate Action Now’. In her latest blog post, light winds slow…
Tasmania’s Maritime Trail wrap up
The Maritime Trail 2022 was held for the second time by the Australian Wooden Boat Festival Inc. The trail included tours of several stunning boatyards across Southern Tasmania, as well as nautical and maritime themed workshops in these beautiful boatyards….
Live Ocean Racing’s all-female crew to compete in ETF26 Grand Prix
Peter Burling and Blair Tuke have launched Live Ocean Racing – a platform that brings together a talented and diverse team to compete at the highest level. The establishment of the racing team is a continuation of the pair’s intention…
Saffier 33 UD shakedown sail review
The first Saffier 33 UD just landed in Sydney, Australia and some of the team at Eyachts took her out for the first shakedown sail. Although this is the previous generation Saffier 33 it was amazing to get a feel…
Forecast points to a fast and furious Brisbane to Gladstone Yacht Race
Current weather predictions point to a thrilling and colourful spinnaker start and fast 308 nautical miles for the 38 offshore racing yachts and crews contesting Gladstone Ports Corporation’s 74th annual Brisbane to Gladstone Yacht Race which sets sail on Good Friday, April 15…
