Ronald Epstein, owner/skipper of the new JPK 11.80, Bacchanal, found himself a little bit star-struck as he sat in the middle of the heavyweight panel for the 2024 Rolex Sydney Hobart Yacht Race Overall Contenders press conference at the Cruising…
The Rag & Famish Hotel team of Harry Price/Josh Porebski, Max Paul and Finn Rodowicz became the 2024-25 NSW 18ft skiff champions after an exciting day of action-packed racing in the final two races of the championship on Sydney Harbour…
At six weeks into the Vendée Globe, with the leading duo Yoann Richomme (PAPREC ARKÉA) and Charlie Dalin (MACIF Santé Prévoyance) set to round Cape Horn late tomorrow, fatigue is the constant, gnawing, universal presence. By now the underlying tiredness…
Sailing isn’t as easy as it might look to some – and add the complexities of family dynamics and the whole adventure has the capacity to go pear-shaped. But every year, sailors related by blood, who share a passion for…
As the leaders approach Cape Horn, the tactical battle at the front of the Vendée Globe is every bit as engaging as any Christmas TV thriller except in this instance there is no bad guy, no evil villain to hiss…
Sail Brisbane concluded on Saturday after a week of challenging yet rewarding racing on Moreton Bay. Hosted by the Royal Queensland Yacht Squadron for the past 20 years, the event tested both organisers and competitors with squalls, strong winds, and…
Over 500 yachties will take to the water for the 2024 Ronstan Cock of the Bay Race and if the early weather forecast holds true, a new race record could be on the cards. Port Phillip Bay will be a…
SailGP’s packed 2024 was filled with dramatic incidents, racing reactions and ground breaking announcements. As the year draws to a close, we round up the biggest news stories of the year, from the league’s ground-breaking partnership with Rolex to its…
Second time’s the charm for father and son duo Martin and John Cross, who this year will be racing the Jeanneau Sunfast 3300 Transcendence Rudy Project for their second time in the Rolex Sydney Hobart Yacht Race (RSHYR) Double Handed…
World Sailing has published its first Accessibility Guide to support and advise event organisers and venues in making proactive changes to encourage a fully inclusive sport at all levels. The guide outlines a series of reasonable adjustments that can be…
The Cruising Yacht Club of Australia (CYCA) is pleased to announce that two household names in the Australian sporting community, Gordon Bray AM and Peter Shipway, are the official commentators for the 2024 Rolex Sydney Hobart Yacht Race (RSHYR). The…
The Hansa World and International Championships are three months away from commencing in Australia with 170 competitors expected. Leading into the Championships will be the World Sailing Inclusive Development Program. The Inclusive Development Program (IDP), launched by World Sailing, is…
WASZP is proud to announce its formal application to become an official World Sailing class. Until now, WASZP has consciously operated outside the mainstream sailing infrastructure—not as a statement, but because the class didn’t fit the traditional mould. WASZP was…
Many seasoned observers predicted this Vendée Globe might play out as a two cornered tussle between Charlie Dalin – desperate to take the top step of the podium after having finished first in across the finish line on the last…
The Christmas Cup Regatta was sailed from Royal Brighton Yacht Club (RBYC) over 13-15 December 2024 ahead of the Etchells Pre-World and World Championship that will take place at the same venue from 3-5 and 9-14 January 2025 respectively. 22…
Two days after snatching second from Sébastien Simon (Groupe Dubreuil) Yoann Richomme, skipper of PAPREC ARKÉA is hard on the heels of Charlie Dalin (MACIF Santé Prévoyance). At just less than 18 miles behind Dalin, who has led since December…
(Shenzhen, China – December 16, 2024) – The 2024 World Match Racing Tour Shenzhen Bao’an Final concluded, where Britain’s Ian Williams Pindar by Manuport Logistics team of Jon Gundersen, Richard Sydenham, and Gerry Mitchell claimed their record-breaking eighth Match Racing…
The Boat Works on the Gold Coast is now one of the world’s leading marine facilities, driven by significant reinvestment in state-of-the-art infrastructure. As Australia’s largest, cleanest, and most environmentally friendly yacht refit and maintenance centre, it spans 55 acres…
What if you knew your rig was about to fail due to fatigue, before even boarding your yacht? You could simply book in for a service and get back to safe sailing as soon as possible. Anyone who has experienced…
On Sunday 15th December at 21:45 UTC, Medallia dismasted, 800 NM south of Australia. Pip Hare, the skipper, was sailing in 15th position in the Vendée Globe. She is safe and her team is working closely with the Vendée race…
The countdown is on for the start of the 52nd Melbourne to Hobart Yacht Race and it’s anyone’s guess who will lift the prestigious Heemskerk Perpetual Trophy with a fleet of seasoned sailors, newcomers and double-handers all in the mix…
The race to decide the 2024-25 NSW 18ft skiff Championship winner will come down to the final day’s racing on Sydney Harbour next Sunday after the two leading teams shared the honours in the two short course races contested on Sydney…
(Shenzhen, China – December 14, 2024) – French newcomers to the WMRT Final are up against 2022 Match Racing World Champion Nick Egnot-Johnson and seven-time Match Racing World Champion Ian Williams. The 2024 World Match Racing Tour Final in Shenzhen…
A few days ago he said he was gunning for him. This morning when he regained second place on the Vendée Globe from Seb Simon (Groupe Dubreuil) Yoann Richomme (PAPREC ARKÉA) delivered on his promise. Remarkable Richomme has now regained…
SUNBEAM Yachts is never satisfied with the status quo. This is also the case with the SUNBEAM 29.1. Based on the current SUNBEAM 29.1, a GT model has been developed that focuses even more on performance and sportiness. The GT…
The Route In just two weeks, on 28 December 2024, a fleet of ALMA Globe 5.80 19ft /5.8mtr plywood home-built yachts, will set off from Marina de Lagos, Portugal, for the third Class Globe 5.80 Transat Race. After their ‘warm-up’ leg to Marina Rubicon Lanzarote in the Canary…
(Shenzhen, China – December 13, 2024) – The quarter-finalists for the 2024 World Match Racing Tour Shenzhen Bao’an Final have been determined following the completion of the repechage round today. Aurélien Pierroz / Match Again by Normandy Elite Team (FRA),…
The final gathering of the 12th edition of the ARC+ transatlantic cruising rally took place last night in Camper & Nicholsons Port Louis Marina in Grenada. 434 sailors from 26 nations came together to acknowledge their shared experience and achievement of…
Vendée Globe leader Charlie Dalin (MACIF Santé Prévoyance) is in the Pacific and, mathematically, on his way home. He passed the midpoint of the course, after completing 50% of the theoretical distance of the 23,890 miles track . Speaking to…
12 December 2024—IM24CA – An iconic image comes to mind for any Melges 24 enthusiast: four crew members hiking out while the helmsman, alone in the cockpit, steers with the rudder in one hand and the mainsheet in the other. Soon,…
The Festival of Sails is back for 2025, and this year’s program promises to be bigger andbetter than ever! From world-class sailing action to an exciting lineup of music, food, andentertainment, the Geelong Waterfront will be buzzing for three unforgettable…
The PIC Harbour Classic, one of New Zealand’s premier sailing events, is set to return in 2025 with an unforgettable blend of thrilling sailing and exciting festivities. The event will take place from February 28th to March 1st, 2025, and…
In 2025, the Royal Ocean Racing Club (RORC) proudly marks its centenary, celebrating 100 years of passion, innovation, and commitment to yachting and offshore racing. The RORC Centenary events are a vibrant programme of first-class racing and superb social occasions. An exclusive…
(Shenzhen, China – December 12, 2024) – Quarter-finalists have been decided on the third day of the 2024 World Match Racing Tour Shenzhen Bao’an Final. After a highly competitive round-robin stage, France’s Ian Garreta emerged as the top seed, tying…
While Charlie Dalin (MACIF Santé Prévoyance), the race leader, is due to pass into the Pacific this evening or tonight, and also cross the theoretical half way point of the 23,890 nautical miles course for the Vendée Globe 10th edition,…
World Sailing and the iQFOiL Class are pleased to announce an evolution in the iQFOiL Olympic Class equipment, designed to foster inclusivity and enhance athlete progression. Starting in January 2025, the women’s and men’s iQFOiL fleets will adopt new sail…
After the chasing pack closed in rapidly on Vendée Globe leaders yesterday Charlie Dalin (MACIF Prévoyance) and Sébastien Simon (Groupe Dubreuil), the whole leading posse of nine skippers are contemplating their next obstacle as they pass successively under Australia towards…
Shenzhen, China – December 10, 2024 – The 2024 World Match Racing Tour Shenzhen Bao’an Final is underway. The event began with an opening ceremony attended by skippers, teams, organizing authorities, and spectators. Despite a slight delay in the morning…
Sail Sydney delivered four days of gruelling competition as fog, storms, rain, and gusty winds created a tough playing field for competitors and the race committee alike. Despite the challenging conditions, champions emerged across multiple classes, with Sydney Harbour providing…
The 2024 Cabbage Tree Island Race, the fifth and penultimate race in the Audi Centre Sydney Blue Water Pointscore (ACSBWPS), started on Friday 6 December under partly cloudy skies and 8-9 knots of breeze. The race also doubled as the first race of…
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