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LONDON – January 8, 2024 – The latest episode of Racing on the Edge, in partnership with Rolex, takes an emotional dive into two major storylines that have captivated the league in recent months. Witness the New Zealand SailGP Team’s remarkable…
As a new chapter in ocean racing history was opened with the start of the inaugural ARKÉA ULTIM CHALLENGE-Brest, the sun shone on the Rade de Brest in the west of France and the modest NE’ly wind was scarcely enough…
With thunderstorms, rain and a lack of stable wind no racing was conducted in any classes today. We took the opportunity to catch up with Australian Coach Mitchell Kennedy from Queensland on how the Australian team are preparing for the…
Welcome to the Land of the Giants! When the giant Ultims arrived on cue today, taking centre stage in the port of Brest at the heart of the ARKEA ULTIM CHALLENGE – Brest race village, the French public turned out in their thousands to welcome the…
With Abu Dhabi just around the corner, SailGP have rounded up some of the best starts of Season 4 so far, featuring Emirates GBR, France and New Zealand. Shame about the first Aussie start though!.
Eleven in, Two to go in McIntyre Ocean Globe Race They may not be top of the fleet, but White Shadow ESP (17) could certainly be awarded first prize for the most entertaining arrival. Under a grey, cloudy Auckland sky…
GKA are thrilled to announce the launch of our latest docuseries “GKA World Of Kite”, offering an exclusive journey into the minds of the top athletes in each discipline. Throughout the 2023 competition season, we had the chance to sit…
Discovering Adventure, Community, and the Ultimate Seafaring Lifestyle With Lisa and Greg Lisa and Greg share their experiences as proud owners of the Lagoon 42 in a candid interview. Their story is one of discovery, adventure, and the joy of…
Are you really getting the most out of your sails? Consider the time you dedicate to selecting the right inventory, choosing the right sailmaker, and all the other meticulous considerations before you even hit the water. This process is vital,…
15th DecemberSam Street has sailed a near-flawless WASZP Games campaign to be the first sailor to claim two WASZP Games titles with back-to-back wins in 2022 (Lake Garda) & 2023 (Sorrento). While, UK sailor Hattie Rogers claimed her first ever…
Shenzhen, China (17 December 2023) – Britain’s Ian Williams has clinched his seventh Match Racing World Championship title with his Chinaone.Ningbo team of Jon Gundersen, Richard Sydenham, and Gerrard Mitchell. His victory in the 2023 WMRT Final sets a new record for…
Former Whitbread Winner, L’Esprit d’équipe and Triana race into Auckland ready to party – Neptune enroute Triple Whitbread entrant and 1985/86 winner, L’Esprit d’équipe, crossed the Royal New Zealand Yacht Squadron at 17:40:03hrs (NZDT), December 16th. Skippered by Lionel Regnier…
Shenzhen, China (16 December 2023) – Action-packed and filled with unexpected turns, day four of the 2023 WMRT Final in Shenzhen, China saw the emergence of the final four. The conclusion of the last two flights of the round-robin phase set…
Shenzhen Baoan, China (15 December 2023) – The third day of the 2023 WMRT Final in Shenzhen, China, turned into a stunning day for sailing despite a short postponement in the morning. With sunny skies and a soft breeze, the round-robin…
The fifth edition of the DRHEAM-CUP / GRAND PRIX DE FRANCE DE COURSE AU LARGE will be held from 11 to 21 July 2024. Entries for the race, which is now listed in the French Sailing Federation, RORC and UNCL…
Winds of between 15 and 20 knots and waves of more than two metres marked the fourth day of competition for the 160 Olympic windsurfers who contested an intense Marathon race between the islands of Lanzarote and Lobos and two…
Shenzhen, China (13 December 2023) – The World Match Racing Tour kicked off its highly anticipated Shenzhen Baoan Final today as the top twelve match racing teams from nine countries gathered in the Baoan District of Shenzhen, where they were met…
Yandoo & The Rag set to battle it out Sunday’s final two races of the 2023-24 NSW 18ft skiff Championship on Sydney Harbour promise to be a head-to-head battle between Yandoo and Rag & Famish Hotel as the pair strive…
The culminating day of the Visit Qatar GKA Freestyle Kite World Cup Qatar reached its grand finale at the stunning Fuwairit Kite Beach Resort, where the 2023 Freestyle World Champions were crowned. Following a remarkable year, Brazilians Bruna Kajiya and…
The Italians Roar into Auckland In Historic McIntyre Ocean Globe Finish to Leg 2 A perfect finish to the perfect Southern Ocean sailing adventure – and in true Auckland style the triumphant Translated 9 IT (09) were greeted with four…
The must-attend event for 12mR boats in 2024 From 17 to 23 June 2024, Porquerolles Yacht Club will be organising the 12mR World Championship, one of the most prestigious sailing events and a must for the class. A real America’s…
Multihull Central and Corsair Trimarans in partnership with the Royal Motor Yacht Club of Port Hacking are pleased to announce a TRI-Sailing Day on the 16th of December between 10am-2pm. We invite all those interested in testing the exhillartion of sailing…
Report from day one | Fuwairit, Qatar | Words: Caroline Morris | Photos: Svetlana Romantsova The Visit Qatar GKA Freestyle Kite World Cup Finals kicked off with twenty registered athletes set to compete at the paradise Fuwairit Kite Beach, Qatar. …
After 23 days and 64 races in Gran Canaria at the SSL Gold Cup it all came to the final four, and the Grand Final. The inaugural football world cup in sailing’s thrilling conclusion. It all started with 56 nations,…
The latest episode of Racing on the Edge, in partnership with Rolex, is undoubtedly the most lively and significant in the history of SailGP’s behind-the-scenes docuseries. It covers the transformation of the USA SailGP Team under new owners – spanning the…
With the first rainclouds we’ve seen in Gran Canaria since the start of the competition, this was no normal day in the SSL Gold Cup. Everyone understood it was all on the line. Semi-Finals Day is where the last eight…
The 1/4 Finals started in a calm manner, but came to a crescendo early on Thursday in Gran Canaria. The golden double points finale started in the highest, gustiest and shiftiest winds seen so far in the SSL Gold Cup,…
Tuesday’s light winds meant we only had two races, so Wednesday was catch-up time, with the wind playing ball, delivering a beautiful 8 knots. A daunting six races were scheduled – physically and mentally draining for the teams and race…
Sydney Harbour, with its stunning vistas and pristine waters, is an iconic boating location and made for the perfect place to launch the RAND range Downunder. If you’re dreaming of cruising the magnificent waterways Australia has to offer we want…
Light winds bring emotions to the fore on yachts. Situations can change in an instant, and the whole scenario can be understood just from looking at a sailor’s face. Anyone who has sailed in very light winds can relate to…
Sydney, Australia With over two years of design, development, and construction, the first of the Longreach power catamarans take to the water. Here is our first look at the stunning new Longreach Expedition ‘Sunrise III’ days after launching from Ocean…
Boat ready, kite launch procedures confirmed and weather forecast favourable: we had to be patient before all these conditions were met in Leucate. But finally, it is done! We were able to connect a small 12m2 kite to the boat, take it…
After the breathless and heart-stopping moments we saw on Fantastic Friday, the start of the SSL Gold Cup 1/4 Finals in Gran Canaria was a far less frenetic light wind affair. Light airs led to lackadaisical sailing at times, with…
Report from day four – Cauipe, BrazilWords: Liam DredgePhoto: Svetlana Romantsova Four days of non-stop competition have been delivered during the final event of the GWA this year. During days one, two, and three the focus was mainly driven on…
Report from day three | Cauipe, Brazil | Words: Liam Dredge | Photo: Svetlana Romantsova After focusing on the men for the initial two days, the 12 enthusiastic women entered the competition with anticipation. The venue for the competition, whether…
Just when we thought we’d seen it all in Gran Canaria, the SSL Gold Cup took it to a whole new level on the Golden Day of the 1/8 Finals. Double points meant it all came down to today’s performance…
Leaders, favourites and defending champions, Nico Poons’ Charisma got off to a solid start on the opening day of the 44Cup Calero Marinas, the final event of the 2023 44Cup. The Dutchman’s Monaco-flagged RC44 leads after three races, but by…
Report from day two | Cauipe, Brazil | Words: Liam Dredge | Photo: Svetlana Romantsova From the first heat to the last, the focus on day two was to wrap up and crown the Men’s Surf-Freestyle event winner here in…
Another day in glorious Gran Canaria, with more sunshine, more warmth and a beautiful 10 to 13 knot breeze for the powerful SSL 47 yachts to devour. Day 3 is arguably the most important of each round, setting the tone…
The race towards the 2024 JJs begins this weekend The recently completed Australian 18 Footers League Spring Championship produced some exciting fleet racing over the past six weeks and a magnificent spectacle of unbelievable spinnaker action in a 28-knot ‘black…
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