It’s incredibly rare for the Challenger of Record to become the actual Official Challenger in an America’s Cup Match, but Luna Rossa PRADA Pirelli did it in style with consistent performances on the water and one hell of a celebration…
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A simple fuel polishing system
Practice all the skills when building Eian Mathieson’s explanation of his in-line fuel polishing system. There have been a few articles on fuel polishing in past Cruising Helmsman in the past year (October 2015), but they motivated me to do…
Nautical origins of common phrases
Joan Wenner, boating safety writer, looks into the meaning of sailing phrases from the time of masted sailing ships, that those newer to sailing may not be familiar with. Did you know? Long Shot – Early ships’ guns tended to…
Nautor’s Swan delivers new generation of luxury yachts
Nautor’s Swan is leading the sailing yacht market (from 10 to 40 plus metres), with the launch of new products throughout its three divisions. The strategy of dividing into the three distinct product lines proved to be successful and enables…
Slalom World Championship: Final day highlights
Great Britain’s Jenna Gibson and the Croatian Enrico Marotti won the 2021 Slalom World Championship in Paros, Greece.
Maxi Yacht Cup: The midpoint
The 31st edition of the Maxi Yacht Rolex Cup reached its mid-point at the end of the third day. Three coastal races have been completed, with owners and their highly-skilled crews enjoying the spectacular scenery and sublime conditions of the…
Big Aussie BBQ at Coral Sea Marina
We all love a good barbie and even more so when it raises money and awareness for a cause close to so many hearts of those in the Whitsundays. September is Prostate Cancer Awareness Month and Coral Sea Marina are rolling up…
INEOS Team UK’s America’s Cup comeback
When they came to Auckland, they were off the pace and struggled to finish a race in the The America’s Cup World Series. But INEOS TEAM UK’s defining moment was the post Christmas comeback where they dominated the Prada Cup…
Five exciting multihulls at Cannes Yachting Festival
In conjunction with the return of Europe’s biggest on-water boat show, scheduled for September 7-12, Yachting World have picked the best of the multihulls due to be at the 2021 Cannes Yachting Festival. 1. Privilege Signature 510 The first major…
Don McIntyre on S&S 34 yachts
Yachting World ask top sailors and marine industry gurus to choose the coolest and most innovative yachts of our times. This month, Australian sailor and explorer, Don McIntyre nominates S&S 34. The most innovative all-time classic is the S&S 34….
SailGP: What makes Billy Besson tick
Ahead of his home event in Saint-Tropez find out what makes France SailGP Team driver Billy Besson tick, as he gives us an honest look at his unique approach to sailing (and life), the challenges his team faces, and what…
American Magic’s defining moment
American Magic were the first to launch a full-size test boat, and the first to sail and foil on an AC75. They were the first Challenger to set up in New Zealand and looked on track for a great regatta….
Kiel Week highlights
On September 6th, the five teams competing in the Nord Stream Race set out on their first leg from Kiel to Copenhagen. This marked the end of the crews’ inaugural event as part of Kiel Week. The teams competed against…
Maxi Yacht Cup: Spectacular opening day
The 31st edition of the Maxi Yacht Rolex Cup got underway with all three classes undertaking a coastal course winding through the spectacular Maddalena Archipelago. Organised by the Yacht Club Costa Smeralda, in conjunction with the International Maxi Association, this…
Extreme Moth sailing
Ever wonder what it feels like to fly like a Moth sailor? Well, wonder no longer. You’ll often hear us say: foiling is the future. Not only is it pushing the sport in new directions but it’s also pretty darn…
Large amount of plastic found in Sydney Harbour
The Seabin Project’s marine litter in Sydney Harbour report is now here. Click here for full report: https://bit.ly/2XwebUT
Demystifying in-boom reefing
Ever wondered about the benefits and possible horrors of in-boom reefing? This video spells out what I’ve learned from my own experience over many thousands of miles with a Leisure Furl system. By Tom Cunliffe
Jean-Luc Van Den Heede: Solo-sailing legend
Jean-Luc Van Den Heede, the last seadog, the man of records and the “long route” talks to the team at Global Solo Challenge (GSC) about the mother of all non-stop solo circumnavigations, an in-depth analysis of solo sailing and the…
International rookies take on La Solitaire
There are four international rookies among the 11 sailors who are taking on La Solitaire du Figaro for the first time; and as well as all originating from different countries all of them have different sailing backgrounds and cultures. Thirty-three-year-old…
Superyacht Australia continues strong partnership with Pantaenius Australia
Superyacht Australia, the peak body for the Australian Superyacht industry, is excited to announce that long-time member and sponsor Pantaenius Australia has upgraded to Platinum Membership with the association. Pantaenius first established itself in the Australasian market in 2012 and…
The Ocean Race: Relay4Nature
Relay4Nature is an initiative from The Ocean Race, developed in collaboration with UN Secretary-General’s Special Envoy for the Ocean – Peter Thomson.
11th Hour Racing Team: Unique branding inspires environmental action
Dive below the surface of the colourful artwork splashed on the hull and sails of 11th Hour Racing Teams brand new IMOCA 60. To inspire a connection with the ocean, 11th Hour Racing enlisted the extremely talented artists of Van…
Auscrew 50 years on
“If you can remember it, you weren’t there,” a phrase often used in connection with Woodstock, but equally applicable to the infamous Auscrew parties of the Admiral’s Cup era of offshore racing. Some of those who pretend to remember them…
Superyacht Cup Palma: Returning in 2022
The 26th edition of the Superyacht Cup Palma will take place between the 22nd and the 25th June 2022.
Book review: Downwind Faster than the Wind
‘Downwind Faster than the Wind’ is a ground breaking and intriguing book by Nicholas Landell-Mills, an independent researcher in applied physics, which explores the theory of sailing in a new and perhaps controversial way that breaks with established models. His analysis…
Sustainability at 52 Super Series
Check out what actions the sailing community are taking, both on and off the water, in order to create a more sustainable future.
Raymarine and Emerson partner to deliver DockSense Control
The recreational marine industry’s first intelligent object-recognition and motion-sensing assisted-docking solution is now available to boat builders and technical installers. Docking a boat – especially in wind and current – can be a stressful experience for even the most experienced…
How to use a boom preventer
The two minutes it takes to rig a boom preventer properly can pay off in so many ways, yet still a lot of sailors consider it an unnecessary hassle. Pip Hare begs to differ. Rigging a boom preventer will allow…
Navigation tips: Why paper charts remain relevant
Nothing has changed as much as Global Navigation Systems. But as Alan Punch from Navathome Australia writes – paper charts are still and always will be relevant. To avoid any on-water incidents, a balance between new and old systems is…
Maxi Yacht Rolex Cup preview
Porto Cervo, Italy: The 31st edition of the Maxi Yacht Rolex Cup will take place from 5-11 September. Revered as the annual showcase for the world’s fastest and most powerful monohull yachts, the event is considered the perfect sailing package….
Shipwreck to become a tiny house
A shipwreck thrown onto a beach during a storm in the Marlborough Sounds, New Zealand could soon be made into a tiny house. The Marlborough District Council’s harbour team are finding inventive ways to dispose of forgotten boats to save…
Nutricare and Australian Sailing partner to ensure sailing’s sustainability
Australian-owned natural health care company Nutricare and Australian Sailing have announced that they will be working together over the next three years to promote the importance of sustainability in sailing clubs around Australia through alignment with their flagship brands PATCH…
Laser Australian Open and Youth Championships cancelled for 2022
With regret due to ongoing uncertainty about travel logistics and border closures, it has been decided to cancel the Laser Australian Open & Youth Championships. The event was scheduled to be held from January 1-8 2022, in Fremantle, Western Australia….
Winning touch for Fastnet Race champions
AST and Osprey worked closely together to ensure Tom Kneen’s JPK 11.80 350 Cruiser, Sunrise, was equipped with the latest Iridium Certus 200 terminal in preparation for the 49th Rolex Fastnet Race, which took place from Sunday 8th August to…
Union Rose wins UK 18ft Skiff National Championship
Last weekend was the much anticipated 2021 UK 18ft Skiff National Championships and after a year away from racing, the UK fleet were keen to show who was the top dog. After work commitments and Covid meant some teams couldn’t…
Windsurfing: This girl can
Windsurfing is a fun sport that is open to all.
Inside the world’s biggest commercial sailing ship
Golden Horizon is the world’s biggest commercial sailing ship and it makes for a pretty special cruise holiday. Dave Monk headed on board to see what’s on offer. To stirring music and the backdrop of a crescent moon in a…
Olympic champion Will Ryan inspires youngster
10-year-old Henry was grinning from ear to ear after asking Olympic champion Will Ryan to show his gold medal from Tokyo 2020. CYCA
Nastro Rosa Tour: Offshore and inshore action
Genoa, Italy: The first official act of the 2021 edition of the Marina Militare Nastro Rosa Tour coincided with the start of the fleet of the European Double Mixed Offshore Championship, seeing the Beneteau Figaro 3 fleet set sail for Civitavecchia in a light…
5.5 Metre German Open: Day one highlights
New Moon II (BAH Mark Holowesko/Christoph Burger/Peter Vlasov) won the first and only race of the 2021 5.5 Metre German Open at the Verein Seglerhaus am Wannsee (VsaW) in Berlin, Germany.
