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After an involuntary lay day yesterday, when lack of wind cancelled racing at the America's Cup Challenger Semi-finals in Bermuda, today saw clear skies and winds of around 15 knots – ideal conditions for the high-tech catamarans. The semi-finals are…
Two of the most accomplished names in the fleet lead the first 430 nautical miles stage of the La Solitaire URGO Le Figaro as the top group close to within 20 miles of the most northerly turning point of the…
Several famous boats and equally famous sailors with speed as their focus are ready for a showdown at Airlie Beach Race Week, to be held from 10 to 17 August 2017. The Whitsunday Sailing Club’s annual Airlie Beach Race Week…
The defending Finn World Masters champion, Rafa Trujillo, of Spain, opened his 2017 title challenge with two great wins on Carlisle Bay, Barbados. The 2017 Finn World Masters got underway with strong winds, moderate seas and two tough races. Six…
The 12th entry for 29th edition of the Rolex China Sea Race has been received from the famous classic yacht Dorade. The China Sea Race was established in 1962 with five yachts racing from Hong Kong to Corrigedor, Philippines. The…
The first of four stages of La Solitaire URGO Le Figaro, the 48th edition of the French multi leg solo offshore race started this Sunday afternoon from the Gironde estuary by Bordeaux. But the all too gentle winds which required…
In the heart of the excitement around the Louis Vuitton America’s Cup Qualifiers and the Louis Vuitton America's Cup Challenger Playoffs in Bermuda, the planet’s best youth sailors have kicked off Official Training for the fast-approaching Red Bull Youth…
The beautiful Bermudian sunshine was out in full force for Sunday’s scheduled first set of races in the Louis Vuitton America’s Cup Challenger Playoffs, but unfortunately the required winds for racing were not. America’s Cup Race Management (ACRM) confirmed…
One hundred and thirty seven Finns from 21 countries are waiting on a beautiful sandy beach under the brilliant blue skies of Barbados as the 2017 Finn World Masters was officially opened Sunday night at the Barbados Yacht Club overlooking…
Bonn, Germany, 02 June, 2017: British yachtswoman Susie Goodall has secured DHL Express as her primary sponsor for her 2018 Golden Globe Race entry. Goodall (27) from Bournheath, Worcestershire, is the youngest among a 30-strong entry list and one of…
June 1, 2017 – The Mirabaud Sailing Video Award is now officially launched. Professional filmmakers as well as sailors filming on-board during races can upload their videos whilst the public can watch them on: www.sailingvideoaward.com The videos will be published…
A consistent southerly breeze greeted the 100-boat fleet on a glorious sunny day for Race 6 of the CYCA Winter Series on Sydney Harbour. After six races, there’s proof that every point counts in the overall pointscore, and it’s tight…
Porto Cervo: A dream was realised a year ago for Saudade owner Albert Buell when he and his crew won the Loro Piana Superyacht Regatta on Sardinia's glorious Costa Smeralda for the second successive year The popular German skipper, who,…
Back to earth with a bump today for Emirates Team New Zealand, the Kiwis handed a match-racing lesson from Oracle Team USA in an error-strewn end to the Louis Vuitton qualifying series. After enjoying two almost flawless wins yesterday, the…
The wait is over and a decision has been made; Emirates Team New Zealand has chosen to oppose Land Rover BAR in the Louis Vuitton America’s Cup Challenger Playoffs semi-finals, which start tomorrow (Sunday local time). At the conclusion of…
In a gentler, flukier wind than has yet been experienced at the Loro Piana Superyacht Regatta 2017 on Sardinia's Costa Smeralda, biggest yachts Saudade and Open Season won the respective Superyacht and Wally divisions, enhancing their chances of defending the…
Following the announcement of the sponsorship of Team Oracle USA and SoftBank Japan at the America’s Cup, Officine Panerai is proud to continue its support of Panerai British Classic Week, taking place in Cowes, Isle of Wight, from 8-15 July…
Groupama Team France will not progress to the Louis Vuitton America’s Cup Challenger Playoffs after losing to Emirates Team New Zealand, but according to helmsman Franck Cammas, the team will leave with a “smile” after finishing the final race of…
Newport, RI (June 1st, 2017) – North Sails has introduced the latest application of their patented 3Di technology – a revolutionary cruising sail made of 100% polyester fiber. 3Di NORDAC is an innovative product that marries patented 3Di shape holding…
No racing was possible yesterday in the qualifying series for the 35th America's Cup and today there was little improvement in wind speed. Indeed Sir Ben Ainslie no doubt wished the first race today had been called off too. FRA…
Jon Sanders is halfway through his 10th circumnavigation of the World aboard Perie Banou II. This is his description of the passage through the Panama Canal. The Panama Canal As you are probably aware Perie Banou 2 was to depart…
Mother Nature has proved that she is the only force that can beat the collective might of the America’s Cup teams. An announcement today by the America’s Cup Event Authority (ACEA) and America’s Cup Race Management (ACRM) confirmed that the…
Porto Cervo, 31st May 2017. The owner and crew of Escapade underlined the fact that an army of rock star professionals and this year's Superyacht design technology are not necessarily prerequisites for winning at the Loro Piana Superyacht Regatta 2017….
In the Louis Vuitton qualifier series for the 35th America’s Cup we expect the usual wealth beyond all measure on show in Bermuda in terms of team and TV budgets and infrastructure, against the backdrop of the spectating superyacht flotilla….
The Barbados wind beats to the same rhythm of the boom-box buses that rumble past the Barbados Yacht Club each day. It starts, it stops, it turns around, all the time going in no particular direction. You pick it up…
St Maarten's The Daily Herald has reported “one of those rescues” where a cruising couple called for help when seasickness and fatigue, combined with an engine that wasn't working and some very old and saggy sails, brought them to their…
What impact does the Red Bull Youth America’s Cup have on a young sailor’s future? Just ask the athletes who participated in the 2013 edition. “One of the best experiences that I have had so far in my career.” That’s…
It was another glorious day in Bermuda for three America's Cup qualifying matches but with the wind at 12 knots and easing, the decision on which set of foils to fit would have the crews agonising. Artemis had the toughest…
Every edition of the Mini Transat confirms that it remains, by far, the most international of single-handed races. For the fortieth anniversary of the Mini Transat, there are no fewer than fourteen nationalities set to be represented at the start….
Barbados conditions seems to suit Britain’s Nick Craig as he notched up two more race wins on the penultimate day of the 2017 OK Dinghy World Championship. He has now won six of the eight races sailed and leads the…
The happiest man in Bermuda right now will be Sir Russell Coutts, the architect of this battle between high-speed foiling catamarans. For the first time, we were treated to a good old-fashioned match race where the lead changed nine times…
Porec, Croatia (May 29th, 2017) – The French team surprised early in the qualifying round by topping the leaderboard on day one. With incredible boat handling throughout the regatta this team have taken the M32 in their stride with impressive…
Barbados delivered yet another challenging day of racing on the third day of the OK Dinghy World Championship in Carlisle Bay. Nick Craig, of Great Britain has built an eight lead after another solid day, while Jim Hunt moves up…
As the America's Cup pre-racing hype finally disperses and we get down to the nitty gritty, it is good to see this short promotional video from Garmin. Previously known as being big in powerboat electronic navigation, Garmin have realised that…
Four time OK Dinghy world champion Nick Craig of Great Britain got off to the perfect start at the 2017 World Championship in Barbados with two races wins on a challenging day in Carlisle Bay. Luke O’Connell from New Zealand…
A difficult pre-start in the first of three scheduled races for ORACLE TEAM USA on Sunday, saw the American defender trail Land Rover BAR off the starting line. Both teams were late for the start after pushing to leeward of…
Oracle Team USA sits two points clear on the leaderboard of the America's Cup Qualifying Series after the second day. Wins over Ben Ainslie Racing and Japan were tempered by a loss to Artemis, but the defender is looking the…
The America's Cup Qualifying Series is only two days old but already we are seeing that this will be an interesting and competitive event. Everyone has had at least one win and at least one loss. While some will improve…
Barbados is full of surprises. While overall leader Nick Craig, from Great Britain, has surprised everyone with his consistent form in extremely challenging conditions, on the second day of the OK Dinghy World Championships, the Caribbean had another surprise in…
A report in Saturday's West Australian newspaper says that the new WA Labor Government is considering making lifejackets compulsory on all recreational vessels. I have a message for the WA Transport Minister Rita Saffioti: Congratulations, you have been in the…
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