Iker Martinez joins GC32 Tour
With the GC32 Riva Cup on Lake Garda starting tomorrow with teams from eight nations, the GC32 Racing Tour has saved the best for last with today’s announcement of a titan of sailing as its eleventh entry. With a…
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No injuries or damage as Oracle AC cat capsizes
ORACLE TEAM USA capsized on Wednesday afternoon during a practice session focused on pre-start maneuvers. The boat was righted within three minutes and there were no injuries to the crew or damage to the boat. See the incident below. http://oracle-team-usa.americascup.com/en/news/305_Capsize-leaves-no-injuries-or-damage.html
Marvelous Mackay – shelter and sustenance on the Queensland coast
Like many Australians, I thought Mackay was just a mining town that was probably suffering from the end of the boom. And like many cruisers, I thought the best way to see it was over my left shoulder when heading…
Hemingway's to open at Abell Point
Another significant addition to the Abell Point offer launches this weekend, 12 May, just in time for the start of the cruising season. With the marina making good progress with the restoration works after TC Debbie passed through the Whitsundays…
Tour de France à la Voile 2017: a participation record
Since 2015 and the switch from single-hulled vessels to the livelier Diam 24 multi-hull boats, the Tour de la France à la Voile has not experienced such enthusiasm. To date, 31 crews have confirmed that they will be taking part,…
Light winds set back Finn Europeans but Ben Cornish takes lead
Ben Cornish from Great Britain has taken the lead at the Finn Europeans following a long day on the water after winning the only race possible on a day beset by light winds and abandoned races. Zsombor Berecz from Hungary…
Belcher and Ryan drop to second after light wind day at 470 Europeans
It could have been a tense day waiting to see if the breeze would to fill in, but the Yacht Club de Monaco has proved to be a relaxing spot. A chilled sailors' lounge with cafe and cool playlist, boatpark…
Turtle trouble for America's Cup cats
Stuff.co.nz. By Duncan Johnstone. Have you heard the one about the turtle and the cats? It seems one of the world's slowest reptiles is endangering some of yachting's fastest boats. And it's no joke. In fact, the feeling is mutual as…
Jon Sanders blog – still sitting in Colon, waiting for passage
Jon Sanders is on his 10th circumnavigation of the world. He regularly sends these unique insights into the places where he stops. He is currently waiting to go through the Panama Canal. The city of Colon Panama, Atlantic side of…
ARC Europe and ARC USA set sail from Nanny Cay
On Saturday 6 May, crews of two World Cruising Club rallies waved goodbye to the Caribbean shores of Tortola as they set off for their offshore adventures as part of the 2017 editions of ARC Europe and ARC USA. …
World Sailing outlines long-term priorities at 2017 Mid-Year Meeting
World Sailing, the international federation of the sport, today (8 May 2017) outlined its long-term priority areas as the meeting of the World Sailing Council concluded at the 2017 Mid-Year Meeting in Singapore. The meeting of the World Sailing…
Seconds determine Top of the Gulf Regatta winners
PATTAYA, Thailand – It was proclaimed the “best day of the regatta” by many as the steady breeze on the final day delivered some of the closest racing yet on the keelboat and multihulls course. Just seconds determined who would…
Jimmy and his team face up to Devil's Isle Challenge
ORACLE TEAM USA skipper Jimmy Spithill, along with team mates Graeme Spence and Rev Minihane, took on an epic challenge on Saturday – the Devil's Isle SUP Challenge. The scheduled 40 mile race had to be shortened to 29 miles…
Belcher and Ryan start 470 Europeans at the top
With Monte Carlo as a back drop, racing kicked off soon after 1625 hours in light breeze conditions of around 8 knots, increasing later. The 470 Women fleet are racing a single series and contested two races today, with three…
Lisa Blair Update – progress on the new mast
Lisa Blair was 70% of the way to becoming the first woman to sail solo, non-stop and unassisted around Antarctica – when her mast came down. Lisa fashioned a jury rig and after the transfer of fuel from a freighter,…
Ed Wright smashes opening day at Finn Europeans in Marseille
Ed Wright from Great Britain has opened the 2017 Finn European Championship with two emphatic race wins after a strong mistral kept the fleet on shore for most of the day. France’s Jonathan Lobert was consistent with two fourth places…
Ready willing and ‘Abell’ for Airlie Beach Race Week
While clean-ups are still in progress in the aftermath of Cyclone Debbie, all in the Whitsundays are working hard to make sure everything is ready for the winter season of racing and cruising, including, of course, for Airlie Beach Race…
Sail Racing PalmaVela's tales of the unexpected
Several key victories went against expectation to provide an exciting finale to Sail Racing PalmaVela, the showcase regatta which for 14 years has lifted the curtain on the Mediterranean competition season. Dario Ferrari’s new Botín Partners Pepe Cannonball triumphed at…
Tricky conditions on Day 3 of 2017 Top of the Gulf Regatta
PATTAYA, Thailand – It was a testing day for all on the third day of the Top of the Gulf Regatta as fickle and shifty winds played havoc with race schedules and results. Following AP on all courses, the series…
New Class Rules published for OK Dinghy Class
Following two years exhaustive work the OK Dinghy class is pleased to announce a new version of its Class Rules has finally been published, converting the original, and somewhat dated, wordings into an ERS (Equipment Rules of Sailing) compliant SCR…
MC38: Mighty Maserati does it again
Neville Crichton’s Maserati, with the captain at the wheel for day two of the MC38 Winter Series, scored 3,2,2 on Pittwater which was just enough to triumph in the opening regatta of the class’ four-part winter pointscore. This comes on…
The America's Cup Revolution: Weight, there's a limit
While the boats that are raced in the America’s Cup have evolved throughout its 166 year history, in particular with the transformation that has seen the introduction of ‘foiling’ technology, so too have the sailors themselves with the 2017 class…
Another talent lost to the enemy – Mark Robinson to head British Olympic Sailing Team
All is not well in the Australian Sailing Team. The most recent manifestation of the problems – which are all to do with people – is the recent loss of two excellent Australians to “the enemy”. On November 29 last…
Difficult day tests patience at the CYCA Winter Series
The strong morning westerly winds made for a crazy day on Sydney Harbour for the Race 2 of the Winter Series. The 96 yacht fleet started in a 13-18 knot west south-westerly wind, but the volatile conditions rapidly changed, causing…
Belcher and Ryan ready for the 470 Europeans
The 2017 470 Europeans marks the first time the Yacht Club de Monaco (YCM) has ever hosted an Olympic Class Championship, and there is no doubt the organizers are determined to put on an impressive experience for all. An international…
Fremantle to Bali Yachts pass the Abrolhos
Following Saturday’s start of the Fremantle to Bali Ocean Clssic, Garth Curran’s 58 footer Walk on the Wild Side is leading the Bali fleet, enjoying light breezes and warm weather. The race record is now certainly safe for another year…
Sail Racing PalmaVela set for super finale
Palma, Spain – The best wind conditions yet of the 14th edition of the Sail Racing PalmaVela have set up numerous tantalising finales for Sunday’s decisive races. After a third in the first race for the Maxi72 class today, if…
Dark Star opens MC38 Winter Series with a win
Two wins apiece in light and fluky winds on Pittwater has the host club’s Dark Star leading Neville Crichton’s Maserati by a point on overall scores after day one of the MC38 Winter Series. A harsh autumn sun and 24…
Weather delivers goods at Top of the Gulf Regatta
Pattaya, Thailand – All was back to normal on Day 2 of the Top of the Gulf Regatta as blue skies returned to greet the sailors, the storm clouds of yesterday were nothing more than a memory, as a fresh…
Patience rewarded at Sail Racing PalmaVela
A trio of Rio Olympic gold medallists today worked a particular alchemy in order to win the one and only race for the 12 strong Wally class on the second day of Sail Racing PalmaVela on the Bay of Palma…
Australians set pace on Day 1 of Top of the Gulf Regatta
Pattaya, Thailand: The 2017 Top of the Gulf Regatta got off to a breezy start with an early morning storm clearing in time for the first race and leaving behind 16 knots of breeze. The wind held good for the…
Trophies decided for Antigua Race Week
Classic trade wind conditions prevailed for the final day of Antigua Sailing Week, serving up one last helping of awesome yacht racing. There were some shock results today, resulting in a number of teams having the possibility of winning the…
Strong Bermuda flavour to America's Cup opening ceremony
Full details have been announced today about the line-up for the Official Opening Ceremony of the 35th America’s Cup, taking place on the Main Stage in the America’s Cup Village in the Royal Naval Dockyard, Bermuda, from 8.30pm on Friday…
Winter work pays off for leaders at PalmaVela
Palma (Spain), 4th May 2017: In the Maxi72 fleet the gains that Dieter Schön’s Momo team were seeking from their winter changes seem to have been realised, winning both races in today’s 14-16kts Bay of Palma. In the first contest…
Vanuatu cruisers be on alert as NASA warns of cyclone
A post-season cyclone is building off the coast of Vanuatu reports the AAP in the Sydney Morning Herald this morning. NASA warns of destructive winds and heavy rainfall. Australia's DFAT warns flights will be affected and cruise ships are being…
Missing yacht found off North Carolina coast
TradeOnlyToday. By Reagan Haynes. A sailing yacht that capsized last November near the Dominican Republic on its way from Chesapeake Bay to St. Maarten was found off the North Carolina coast near Morehead City. Sea Tow Crystal Coast is still…
Wide Bay bar warning – light realigned after significant shoaling
Our thanks to Mysailing reader John Graham who sent us this important update from the Tin Can Bay Coast Guard: On 16 March 2017, a hydrographic survey of the Wide Bay Bar was conducted to ascertain the degree of shoaling…
Pittwater to Paradise Race confirmed as long-term fixture on the offshore circuit
Australia’s east coast offshore sailing scene will take on a new look with the staging of the Pittwater to Paradise Regatta to start out of The Royal Prince Alfred Yacht Club on January 2, 2018. After negotiations with Southport Yacht…
Mirabaud Yacht Racing Image Award 2017 officially launched
May 3, 2017 – Sailing photographers from all over the world are invited to enter the Mirabaud Yacht Racing Image award 2017. Started in 2010, the world’s premier photography competition dedicated to the sport of sailing provides an opportunity for…
Coville and Le Cleac'h receive Légion d'Honneur
In France, offshore sailors are sporting heroes, up there with footballers and Tour de France cyclists in the national psyche. French sailors Armel Le Cleac'h and Thomas Coville have been awarded the National Order of the Legion of Honour at…
