Storing your boat: how to avoid mechanical problems
The other day we were chatting with the owner of a boat that had just moved to our dock. “I’ll just be here a couple of days. The boat’s been on the hardstand for 18 months and I’ve just come…
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Vendee Globe fleet gathers speed after delayed start
A sea mist shrouding the start zone off Les Sables d’Olonne held up the start of the ninth edition of the Vendée Globe, the solo non-stop round the world race, for nearly one hour and 20 minutes. But for…
Gweilo claims IRC victory in Bird Island Race
Matt Donald and Chris Townsend’s Gweilo has held off six rival TP52s and a plethora of strong challengers to claim IRC victory in yesterday’s Blue Water Pointscore Bird Island Race. After a light, tactical start in Sydney Harbour 1000hrs Saturday…
Two different winners in 18 Footer Spring Championship
The two races (Races 5 and 6) of the Spring 18ft Skiff Championship were sailed in a light South East breeze on Sydney Harbour today and produced two different winners from the 'red group' under the Australian 18 Footers League's…
ARC+ 2020 departs Las Palmas de Gran Canaria
After months of preparation, hard work and determination to take part in ARC+ 2020 in challenging circumstances, last night’s firework display lit up the skies above the fleet of 24 boats, acting as a final farewell from organisers, World Cruising…
Shortlist and trophy revealed for the YJA 'International Sailor of the Decade'
The Yachting Journalists' Association (YJA) has announced the shortlist for the YJA MS Amlin 'International Sailor of the Decade'. Over the past decade we have seen a cohort of exciting personalities rise on the international stage, with the established ‘household’…
Jules Verne Trophy – men of the Maxi Edmond de Rothschild actively waiting
Lorient, Friday, November 6, 2020 – As scheduled, since 1 November, the Maxi Edmond de Rothschild and her crew have officially been on standby to set sail on their Jules Verne Trophy attempt. Moored in Lorient, her port of registry,…
Seawind regatta sails rain, hail or shine
Sydney, Australia – 5 November 2020 October 30 and 31st, Multihull Central hosted the 21st Seawind owners regatta on Pittwater, just north of Sydney Harbour. This year's regatta came together in the last minute just as COVID-19 restrictions lifted a…
Coast Guard rescues four adults, four children and a dog from water in St. Mary’s Inlet
JACKSONVILLE, Fla. — The Coast Guard rescued eight people and a dog from the water Sunday after their sailing vessel hit the north jetty in St. Mary’s Inlet, Georgia. The survivors were transported to Dee Dee Boat Ramp in Fernandina…
Vendée Globe vs The Ocean Race?
We asked some of the guys who’ve sailed both iconic offshore races – Jérémie Beyou, Sam Davies, and Kevin Escoffier. They explain the differences between sailing solo in the Vendée Globe and sailing fully-crewed in The Ocean Race.
Barney Walker & Jade Cole (AUS) | An Insight: Double Handed Offshore
Australian duo Barney Walker and Jade Cole have already started campaigning for the Mixed Two Person Offshore event at Paris 2024. With vast experience amongst them, they know they will have to train and compete as much as possible in…
IMOCA technology advances could help lower the Vendee Globe record
The latest generation imocas will surely deliver a new Vendée Globe record time. The British skipper of Hugo Boss, Alex Thomson, suggested on Tuesday in Les Sables d’Olonne that a new time could be “between 59 and 70 days depending…
Swiss challenger in pursuit of the World Sailing Speed Record helms its first prototype
Lausanne, 5 November 2020 – A year ago, SP80 unveiled the design of its boat to beat the World Sailing Speed Record. Today the team, composed of more than forty engineers and students from the Swiss Federal Institute of Technology…
Whitsundays Clean Up Flotilla another huge success
In 2018 we had the privilege to skipper a charter yacht for Annika’s family in Phuket. On that charter we saw a need for major cleaning of the islands and we worked hard with Sunsail to organise what was to…
Vendee Globe – ice exclusion zone is set, 24,296nm is the distance
Following the positioning of the Antarctic Exclusion Zone, Race Direction of the Vendée Globe have confirmed the course distance for the imminent ninth edition of the race at 24,296 nautical miles, 44,996kms. The theoretical course distance in 2016-17 was 24,394…
Ports of Auckland clears the way for America’s Cup spectacle to return to inner city race courses
Auckland, New Zealand – 4th November 2020 Ports of Auckland has today announced that it will facilitate the use of the inner harbour races courses (B and C) for all racing for the 36th America’s Cup event. CEO Tony Gibson…
US Coast Guard rescues two yachties from vessel near Cape Hatteras
CAPE HATTERAS, N.C. — The Coast Guard rescued two boaters from their 52-foot sailing vessel approximately 172 miles east of Cape Hatteras, Monday afternoon. Watchstanders at the Coast Guard's 5th District Command Center received a relayed notification from the International Emergency…
Offshore Doubles Sailing Association launches
Created by sailors, for sailors, Offshore Doubles' mission is to strengthen the community of sailors, events and boat classes who are already making Double Handed offshore sailing the fastest growing segment of the sport. Click here to join now for…
Sydney Hobart 2020 – 100 yachts entered
The starting cannon will be fired again on Boxing Day for the Cruising Yacht Club of Australia’s (CYCA) 2020 Rolex Sydney Hobart Yacht Race. The world-renowned 628-nautical-mile blue water classic will go ahead after a lengthy period of consultation with…
OSCAR helps prevent costly Vendee Globe collisions
Short of space flight, a 40,000km non-stop singlehanded yacht race around the world represents one of the toughest human-mechanical challenges that can be undertaken. Sadly this often comes with a high attrition rate. Over the last eight editions of the…
Facing Fear – a remarkable book by a remarkable woman
I received this book in the midday post, immediately began reading, and did not stop until I had turned the last page. It is a book that will make you realise how small your perceived problems really are. And it…
Over 40 entries registered for 2021 Transpac
November 2, 2020 – Los Angeles, CA – As of today, 8 months and 10 days in advance of the first start on July 13, 2021, there are 42 confirmed entries in the 51st edition of the Transpacific Yacht Club’s…
World's first digital sextant provides GPS back-up
The Korean-designed Digital Sextant is claimed to be the first electronic sextant in the world and gives you quick and rapid identification of your location plus reliable back-up in case of GPS malfunction or failure. The developers say that current…
Taylor Canfield wins World Match Racing Championship and Bermuda Gold Cup
HAMILTON, Bermuda (Oct. 31, 2020) — Skipper Taylor Canfield and Team Stars+Stripes – Mike Buckley, Victor Diaz de Leon, Mike Menninger and Eric Shampain – won the 70th Bermuda Gold Cup and 2020 Open Match Racing World Championship with a penalty-marred…
ETNZ to go back to Arbitration Panel after suggested race course proposal rejected by Luna Rossa
Auckland, New Zealand – 31st October 2020 As contemplated by the America’s Cup Arbitration Panel when they made their Order on the 21st October with regard to the usage of the inner Harbour race Courses (Courses B and C), the…
Two Australians successful in World Sailing elections
Australia has firmed its place as one of the key contributors to the world of sailing overnight, with the election of Sarah Kenny as a Vice President of World Sailing and Daniel Belcher who will represent Oceania on the World…
Only three 18 Footers make the start line in stormy Sydney Harbour conditions
The Australian champion tech2 team of Jack Macartney, Charlie Wyatt and Lewis Brake gave a masterclass of power sailing with a brilliant victory in Race 4 of the Australian 18 Footers League's Spring 18ft Skiff Championship on Sydney Harbour today. …
Globe Mini 5.80 – a boat in a box
The compact offshore racing boat, known as the Globe Mini 5.80, is the brainchild of adventurer and sailing legend, Don McIntyre. Interest in the boat in a box is taking off all over the world, using a DIY kit constructed…
Double-handers angry at CYCA's decision
OPINION When the CYCA finally decided to enter the 21st century and allow double-handed entries in the 2020 Rolex Sydney Hobart, fans of short-handed sailing applauded. However, that applause has turned to anger with the announcement that double-handers won't be…
Cooloola: the wind to make a swan soar
Nautor opened in Finland 1966 and quickly gained the reputation of an excellent solid built yacht under the Swan label, which would comfortably and safely take you anywhere in the world. They even won the first Whitbread round the world…
Two new events from the Australian Wooden Boat Festival
Despite the Australian Wooden Boat Festival (AWBF) not being able to proceed with its usual biennial event in February 2021, festival organisers are pleased to announce two new local events for 2021. A Parade of Sail, always a highlight of…
Cape Horners launch register of solo circumnavigations
DATELINE: 29 October 2020 – Portsmouth UK. As 33 potential Cape Horners prepare for the start of the 9th Vendée Globe solo non-stop round the world race from Les Sables d’Olonne on November 8, The International Association of Cape Horners (IACH)…
No public allowed in the race village prior to Vendee Globe start
Following the national lockdown measures announced by the President of the French Republic last night as part of the fight against Covid-19, the Vendée Globe Race Village will be closed to the public from Friday October 30th. The start of…
Mirabaud Yacht Racing Image of the Century: Top 20 disclosed
October 29, 2020 – We are pleased to unveil the Top 20 photos selected by the international jury of the Mirabaud Yacht Racing Image photo competition, consisting of Jen Edney, Chris Museler, Justin Chisholm, Loris von Siebenthal, Luca Rizzotti and Nicolas…
Williams, Canfield progress at Match Racing Worlds
HAMILTON, Bermuda (Oct. 29, 2020) — If today’s late-afternoon form holds through to tomorrow morning, Ian Williams’s Team GAC Pindar will square off against Taylor Canfield’s Team Stars+Stripes for the championships of the 70th Bermuda Gold Cup and 2020 Open…
Port Stephens Council appoints Newcastle Cruising Yacht Club as new operator of Port Stephens Sailing and Aquatic Club
Port Stephens Examiner Newcastle Cruising Yacht Club has been appointed the new licensee and operator of the Port Stephens Sailing and Aquatic Club. Following its shock at Port Stephens Council calling for expressions of interest to take over the licence…
Newport to Ensenada Race 2021 confirmed
NEWPORT BEACH, Calif., October 27, 2020 – Despite ongoing uncertainties on the path to normal following COVID-19 restrictions, the Newport Ocean Sailing Association has announced one certainty – the 73rd Newport to Ensenada International Yacht Race will start off the…
Brazilian designer claims patent for AC75 canting foils
Stuff.co.nz. By Todd Niall. A Brazilian naval architect and boat builder claims to hold patents covering the canting foil system used in the America’s Cup AC75 boats. Manoel Chaves has engaged representatives in New Zealand who have given Team New Zealand until…
Scandinavians advance to quarter finals of Bermuda Gold Cup
HAMILTON, Bermuda (Oct. 28, 2020) — A pair of Scandinavian crews, Jeppe Borch’s Borch Racing Team from Denmark and Johnie Berntsson’s Berntsson Racing Team from Sweden, advanced to the Quarterfinal Round of the 70th Bermuda Gold Cup and 2020 Open…
2020 Sail Sydney – Notice of Race and online entry now open
Held annually on the waters of Sydney Harbour, this year’s Sail Sydney will take place from 10 – 13 December. Woollahra Sailing Club is proud to once again be the host club and official organisers of the event. The regatta began its life as…
