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International Paint Poole Regatta Day 1
A light start, sizzling racing and the odd wine-glass kite
© Ian Roman / International Paint Poole Regatta
RORC De Guingand Bowl
Bulldog strides home to win
© Rick Tomlinson / RORC
75th Anniversary Wilson Trophy
American streak continues at the theatre of dreams
© Dan Booth Photography
Nolot & Maeder win back their world titles
At the 2024 Formula Kite Worlds in Hyères
© IKA media/ Robert Hajduk
This isn't what I expected
I'm very surprised just how different the new AC75s are
© Alex Carabi / America's Cup
2024 International Paint Poole Regatta Day 1
2024 International Paint Poole Regatta Day 1
A light start, sizzling racing and the odd wine-glass kite
The sun was shining on Poole Bay on the first day of the International Paint Poole Regatta, but the wind took its time to fill in, leading to a postponement on all bay courses before the fleets could get racing under way.
by Mark Jardine
Posted 25 May 21:05 BST
Support is everything
Support is everything
The team at A+T are passionate about support and have experts on hand 24/7
A+T are passionate about support, whether it is helping to specify the detail for a new build superyacht, helping a yacht over Teamviewer when mid-Atlantic or opening the office on a Saturday to deliver some wind parts to an Open 60 team member.
by A+T Instruments
Posted 25 May 13:00 BST
Young cancer survivors to join sailing adventures
Young cancer survivors to join sailing adventures
With Dame Ellen MacArthur's charity this summer
Hundreds of young cancer survivors from across the UK are looking forward to inspirational sailing adventures this summer, as the Ellen MacArthur Cancer Trust gets set for its biggest year yet.
by Ellen MacArthur Cancer Trust
Posted 25 May 12:32 BST
UK first for Wormit Boating Club
UK first for Wormit Boating Club
As it takes delivery of electric safety vessel
A Fife boating club has become the first in the UK to take delivery of a fully electric safety and training vessel, which was officially launched on the River Tay estuary on Friday.
by Shona Hendry
Posted 25 May 09:26 BST
J/70 Europeans at Mount Argentario, Italy Day 4
J/70 Europeans at Mount Argentario, Italy Day 4
Good To Go climbs on top on the eve of grand finale
The J/70 European Championship ranking continues to evolve with the dynamism that has characterized it since the first day.
by Julie & Christopher Howell
Posted 25 May 07:20 BST
Vendée Liberty Speed Trials
Vendée Liberty Speed Trials
The wind gods only partially delivered for the fleet in New York
The wind gods only partially delivered for the NY-Vendee fleet competing in the Vendee Liberty exhibition speed trials on upper New York Harbor today with puffs of breeze deciding the fortunes of the fleet.
by Vendée Globe media
Posted 25 May 05:37 BST
2024 5.5 Metre Swiss Open at Rolle overall
2024 5.5 Metre Swiss Open at Rolle overall
Caracole repeats title win
Caracole (SUI 214, Bernard Haissly, Nicolas Berthoud, Daniel Stampfli) have successfully defended their Swiss open title at Société Nautique Rolloise, at Rolle, on Lake Geneva, after schooling the fleet on light wind speed and tactics.
by Robert Deaves
Posted 25 May 05:13 BST
New Hamilton all weather jacket
New Hamilton all weather jacket
Vaikobi share what's great about this all-weather legend
With loads of fans loving how warm and dry they are in our Hamilton jacket, we thought we'd share what's great about this all-weather legend.
by Vaikobi Ocean Performance
Posted 24 May 21:15 BST
Road To Gold Q&A with Konstantinos Trigonis
Road To Gold Q&A with Konstantinos Trigonis
Multihull world champion and Olympic coach
Technology and tools can be beneficial for learning and development, but ultimately it depends on how you use them. For Konstantinos Trigonis, it's crucial for sailors to be able to *feel* the boat and the conditions around them.
by Andy Rice, Co-Creator, Road To Gold
Posted 24 May 19:00 BST
Evening The Keel - Part One: Diversity or Clones
Evening The Keel - Part One: Diversity or Clones
"We all want to sail the seas with our mates, but a team of clones will only get you so far."
"We all want to sail the seas with our mates, but a team of clones will only get you so far." Leading organisational psychologist and team coach for 11th Hour Racing Team tells us why a diverse team equals success.
by Musto
Posted 24 May 18:30 BST
2024 Salcombe Gin Morgan Cup Race preview
2024 Salcombe Gin Morgan Cup Race preview
The RORC fleet will be racing to Dartmouth with Royal Dart YC opening its doors to all competitors
This year's Morgan Cup Race will incorporate the final race of the IRC Two-Handed National Championship and is generously supported by The Salcombe Distillery Co.
by Louay Habib / RORC
Posted 24 May 18:24 BST
WingFoil Racing World Cup Turkiye day 3
WingFoil Racing World Cup Turkiye day 3
The mental challenge of a plastic minefield
Some riders complained about plastic in the water ruining their races on day three of the WingFoil Racing World Cup Turkiye. Others found a way of winning race after race despite the plastic obstacles lying in wait to catch them out.
by Andy Rice
Posted 24 May 18:05 BST
D-Zeros in the Harken One Design Regatta at Largs
D-Zeros in the Harken One Design Regatta at Largs
17 boats converging from as far away as Emsworth and Aberdeen
The weekend brought the Largs Harken One Design Regatta, with 17 D Zeros converging from as far away as Emsworth to Aberdeen to be the largest class in the regatta's 48 strong fleet.
by Simon Limb
Posted 24 May 16:56 BST
Comets at Shustoke
Comets at Shustoke
Some sailors arrived before the club even opened and rigged outside the compound!
Shustoke Sailing club hosted its second Comet Open on Sunday 19th May in glorious sunshine and a pleasant north-easterly breeze blowing diagonally across the 100+ acre reservoir. It was going to be a good sailing day!
by Dave Turtle
Posted 24 May 15:40 BST
Henri-Lloyd Explorer Shorts 2.0
Henri-Lloyd Explorer Shorts 2.0
Engineered from recycled materials, these shorts offer a 4-way stretch for maximum flexibility
Engineered from recycled materials, these shorts offer a 4-way stretch for maximum flexibility, ensuring you stay agile during any outdoor activity.
by Henri-Lloyd
Posted 24 May 14:37 BST
OceansLab targets The Ocean Race
OceansLab targets The Ocean Race
With hydrogen-powered race boat
The first hydrogen-powered racing boat skippered by British sailor Phil Sharp, inventor of the Hydrogen Power Module* (HPM), co-founder of Genevos and the clean technology accelerator OceansLab, is preparing to enter The Ocean Race.
by OceansLab
Posted 24 May 13:55 BST
Women's World Match Racing Tour heads to Marstrand
Women's World Match Racing Tour heads to Marstrand
Alongside the 30th edition of the long-running GKSS Match Cup Sweden
Hosted by GKSS (Royal Gothenburg Yacht Club), the event joins the 2024 Women's World Match Racing Tour as an official stage and will take place alongside the 30th edition of the long-running GKSS Match Cup Sweden.
by Women's WMRT
Posted 24 May 13:36 BST
36R Vane Leech Trophy at Fleetwood
36R Vane Leech Trophy at Fleetwood
You can't win them all
The forecast was for light variable winds with lots of sunshine. Being very warm, tends to attract lots of family Seasiders and crabbing folk. You can't win them all.
by Tony Wilson
Posted 24 May 13:06 BST
The 5 Minute Warning
The 5 Minute Warning
Andy Rice & Matt Sheahan's 5min racing update
This week, Sailjuice's Andy Rice calls up from Turkey to update PlanetSail's Matt Sheahan on the world of wingfoil racing. One of the big topics is lowest possible take-off windspeed for foiling.
by PlanetSail
Posted 24 May 11:50 BST
RS700s at the RS 30th Anniversary Regatta
RS700s at the RS 30th Anniversary Regatta
Full mast hugging mode in a dying breeze during the Rooster National Tour event
Next stop on the Rooster National Tour was Hayling Island Sailing Club for the 30th anniversary of RS Sailing. The fleet were promised Sun, Sea and Wind.
by Rob Higgins
Posted 24 May 11:14 BST
UK Fireball Nationals Early Bird Discount
UK Fireball Nationals Early Bird Discount
Get your entry in by the 31st May to save!
The 2024 UK Fireball National Championship will be hosted by Rock Sailing & Waterski Club, which is situated on the Camel Estuary about 5 miles to the west of Wadebridge and opposite the picturesque fishing port of Padstow.
by Derian Scott
Posted 24 May 11:06 BST
RS600 Riva Cup Runners and Riders
RS600 Riva Cup Runners and Riders
With 15 boats entered, there are plenty of sailors who might grab themselves a race win
For the first time in over 20 years, the RS600s are heading out to Garda. We've seen some new faces sign themselves up as well as a number of legends who have decided they need to get themselves back into the 600 for one last blast.
by Will Russell
Posted 24 May 09:15 BST
America's Cup: Emirates Team NZ's AC75 departs
America's Cup: Emirates Team NZ's AC75 departs
'Taihoro' has departed from the Port of Mount Maunganui, destined for the 2024 America's Cup Match
Emirates Team New Zealand's America's Cup Defender 'Taihoro' has departed from the Port of Mount Maunganui, destined for the 2024 America's Cup Match in Barcelona, Spain. The voyage follows in the wake of the America's Cup champion 'Te Rehutai' in 2023.
by Sail-World.com/nz/Emirates Team NZ
Posted 24 May 07:20 BST
J/70 Europeans at Mount Argentario, Italy Day 3
J/70 Europeans at Mount Argentario, Italy Day 3
Wanderlust is back at the top of the standings
The J/70 European Championship in Cala Galera has seen eight thrilling races so far, with the leaderboard experiencing a roller coaster of changes. Eight different winners have emerged from the races.
by Julie & Christopher Howell
Posted 24 May 06:53 BST
RS300 Rooster National Tour at Hayling Island
RS300 Rooster National Tour at Hayling Island
Part of the RS 30th Anniversary Regatta
The forecast was truly GRIM, so grim that Roger Marino, we assume, took one look at it and stayed in bed!
by Luke South
Posted 24 May 06:04 BST
Concord Pacific Racing announces squad
Concord Pacific Racing announces squad
For Puig Women's America's Cup & UniCredit Youth America's Cup
Concord Green Energy, along with lead sponsors RBC and TELUS, has unveiled the Concord Pacific Racing squad for Canada's first-ever campaign at the historic Puig Women's America's Cup and UniCredit Youth America's Cup, set to take place in Barcelona
by James Rigby
Posted 23 May 23:50 BST
IMA Maxi Europeans at Sorrento overall
IMA Maxi Europeans at Sorrento overall
Hap Fauth's Bella Mente claims the title in style
In a great display of on-the-water dominance within an already elite-level class, Hap Fauth, tactician Terry Hutchinson and the all-star cast of the Maxi 74 Bella Mente today claimed the third edition of the IMA Maxi European Championship.
by James Boyd / International Maxi Association
Posted 23 May 23:19 BST
2024 5.5 Metre Swiss Open at Rolle Day 1
2024 5.5 Metre Swiss Open at Rolle Day 1
Caracole wins opening race at Société Nautique Rolloise
Defending champions Caracole (SUI 214, Bernard Haissly, Nicolas Berthoud, Daniel Stampfli) have won the opening race of the 2024 5.5 Metre Swiss Open at Rolle on Lake Geneva, on Thursday.
by Robert Deaves
Posted 23 May 21:57 BST
Solo class Eastern Areas at Brightlingsea
Solo class Eastern Areas at Brightlingsea
Steve Ede manages to overturn Alex Corby's day 1 domination
On 11th and 12th May Brightlingsea S.C. hosted 23 Solos for the Brightlingsea Eastern Area Open/Championship, with the event being held jointly with the Merlin Rockets. The weather could hardly have been better with warm sunshine and a force 3 to 4.
by Godfrey Clark
Posted 23 May 20:54 BST
Summer Series providing great racing at Llandegfed
Summer Series providing great racing at Llandegfed
Take the pressure off the newcomers, and still give close racing to the experienced
The format of a pursuit race followed by two handicap races after a lunch break is well established and very popular. All boats race in one fleet and the classes racing can range from Toppers right through to 29ers.
by Mark Williams
Posted 23 May 20:12 BST
Enter now for British Keelboat League at Marconi
Enter now for British Keelboat League at Marconi
Qualifier 4 gives you another chance to #rockupandrace this June
Teams keen to take part in the British Keelboat League (BKL) are urged to get their entries for the next #rockupandrace event in the series. There are just two places left for Qualifier 4,.
by Peter Ward, British Keelboat League
Posted 23 May 19:47 BST
WingFoil Racing World Cup Turkiye day 2
WingFoil Racing World Cup Turkiye day 2
Ghio and Suardiaz wrestle wings to marathon victory
Having gone out from the beach at Urla a few minutes earlier with their big wings, just a minute before the riders launched into the rabbit start for the marathon race the wind strength suddenly doubled.
by Andy Rice
Posted 23 May 19:23 BST
Jeddah to host Youth & Women's Match Racing
Jeddah to host Youth & Women's Match Racing
Prominent venue in Saudi Arabia to host both World Championships
World Sailing has selected the Jeddah Yacht Club & Marina in the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia to host the upcoming 2024 Youth Match Racing World Championship, and the 2024 Women's Match Racing World Championship beginning immediately afterwards.
by World Sailing
Posted 23 May 17:15 BST
69F Cup Grand Prix 2 at Torbole Preview
69F Cup Grand Prix 2 at Torbole Preview
Seven international teams are ready to enjoy three days of intense racing
The never ending flight of the 69F Class continues to Torbole where, just a week after the conclusion of the Act 1 of the 69F Youth Foiling Gold Cup, the Circolo Vela Torbole is ready to host the Grand Prix 2 of the 69F Cup.
by 69F Sailing
Posted 23 May 17:05 BST
Big names line up for Dragon Gold Cup 2024
Big names line up for Dragon Gold Cup 2024
30 teams from around Europe set for the September event in Kinsale
Already many of the big names from the world of Dragon sailing have confirmed their participation in the 2024 Dragon Gold Cup Kinsale sponsored by Astra Construction Services Ltd.
by International Dragon Association
Posted 23 May 16:46 BST
Trophée Banque Populaire Grand Ouest
Trophée Banque Populaire Grand Ouest
Paul Morvan and Tom Dolan finish 7th in 740 nautical mile long offshore
Ireland's Tom Dolan and his young French co-skipper Paul Morvan this morning finished a gruelling 740 miles long offshore race for the Trophée Banque Populaire Grand Ouest in seventh place from a star-studded field.
by Tom Dolan Racing
Posted 23 May 15:32 BST
RS700 Masters at the RS 30th Anniversary Regatta
RS700 Masters at the RS 30th Anniversary Regatta
Four grandees of the fleet battle it out at Hayling Island
Four grandees of the RS700 fleet met at Hayling Island Sailing Club on 17th - 19th May 2024 for a RS700 Masters open as part of the RS 30th anniversary regatta.
by Roland Smith
Posted 23 May 13:37 BST
Fishers Green Solo Open
Fishers Green Solo Open
A pleasing turnout of 22 helms
Fishers Green Sailing Club held their annual Solo Open Meeting on Sunday 19th May 2024. The forecast was for moderate conditions with the prevailing wind from a north easterly / easterly direction.
by David Walford
Posted 23 May 13:26 BST
How to care for your dinghy sails
How to care for your dinghy sails
Ensuring they are in the best condition will help prolong their life
When it comes to your dinghy, the sails are the driving force, so ensuring they are in the best condition will help prolong their life.
by GJW Direct
Posted 23 May 12:00 BST
RS200 Masters at the RS 30th Anniversary Regatta
RS200 Masters at the RS 30th Anniversary Regatta
In true Hayling fashion the sun was shining from dawn till dusk
In true Hayling fashion the sun was shining from dawn till dusk on all three days, though the wind very nearly didn't make an appearance!
by Emily Davis
Posted 23 May 11:48 BST
Merlin Rockets at Blithfield
Merlin Rockets at Blithfield
No more Chat GPT - is this purely human eloquence?
The day was set for the HD Sails Midland Circuit shared Classic Circuit event at Blithfield Sailing Club. 8 knots gusting 16 (allegedly) and wonderful sunshine. Among the 12 boats and 24 sailors, there was an almost palpable hum of anticipation
by George Bender
Posted 23 May 10:03 BST
Graduate Nationals runns and riders
Graduate Nationals runns and riders
The fleet are off to Carsington this weekend
The Graduates head to Carsington this weekend for their Nationals, sharing the water with the Miracles in what promises to be a fab weekend in the Midlands! It's time to give Y&Y the article everyone has been waiting for: the runners and riders!
by Fresh Abendstern
Posted 23 May 09:49 BST
J/70 Europeans at Mount Argentario, Italy Day 2
J/70 Europeans at Mount Argentario, Italy Day 2
Viva takes control of an evolving ranking
It was a second day of racing in light winds in Tuscany for the J/70 European Championship, an event that has gathered almost 90 crews from 20 nations.
by Julie & Christopher Howell
Posted 23 May 09:13 BST
Topper Coastal Championships at Poole
Topper Coastal Championships at Poole
115 sailors from all corners of the UK take part
The NS4 coastal championships saw 115 Topper sailors (85 x 5.3s, 28 x 4.2s, and 2 x 6.4s) travelling from all corners of the UK to Poole Harbour, the second largest natural harbour in the world (second only to Sydney's in size).
by Hari Clark
Posted 23 May 06:29 BST
IRC Welsh Nationals at Pwllheli
IRC Welsh Nationals at Pwllheli
Glorious sailing weather for the event, which included the Sonata Welsh Championship
It almost seems a certainty that the Welsh IRCs in Pwllheli brings glorious champagne sailing weather and this year conformed as usual.
by Vicky Cox
Posted 23 May 06:18 BST
WingFoil Racing World Cup Turkiye day 1
WingFoil Racing World Cup Turkiye day 1
"If you're not Dying, you're not Trying"
The WingFoil Racing World Cup Turkiye began today, although a lack of wind prevented the first race from going ahead. Instead the riders put their competitive instincts into an evening competition on Audi e-foilers, electric-powered foiling boards.
by Andy Rice
Posted 22 May 21:39 BST
IMA Maxi Europeans at Sorrento Day 3
IMA Maxi Europeans at Sorrento Day 3
New leader as V scores two bullets
Starting an hour early, two coastal courses including the popular lap of Capri were completed on the third and penultimate day of the IMA Maxi European Championship, supported by Rolex as Official Timepiece.
by James Boyd / International Maxi Association
Posted 22 May 21:03 BST
Atlantic Cup set to start Saturday, May 25
Atlantic Cup set to start Saturday, May 25
The only dedicated Class40 race in the United States
We're three days out until the start of the 2024 Atlantic Cup. For the first time since 2018, the only dedicated Class40 race in the United States will take teams on a 3-stage race from Charleston, S.C. to Newport, R.I. and Portland, M.E.
by Atlantic Cup
Posted 22 May 18:07 BST
Support is everything
A+T are passionate about support, whether it is helping to specify the detail for a new build superyacht, helping a yacht over Teamviewer when mid-Atlantic or opening the office on a Saturday to deliver some wind parts to an Open 60 team member.
The most famous boat in the world
Goes by a lot of nicknames, but you'd have to think Comanche fits the bill wherever she goes. Right oh. Well, for just another eight months or so, she's not going anywhere. The most famous boat in the world has another, albeit short, charter with one aim.
New Hamilton all weather jacket
With loads of fans loving how warm and dry they are in our Hamilton jacket, we thought we'd share what's great about this all-weather legend.
This isn't what I expected
A month ago, when I wrote 'AC75 launching season', just three of the AC75s set to contest the 37th America's Cup in Barcelona had been revealed. Now it's five, with just the French Orient Express Racing Team left to show their hand.
Evening The Keel - Part One: Diversity or Clones
"We all want to sail the seas with our mates, but a team of clones will only get you so far." Leading organisational psychologist and team coach for 11th Hour Racing Team tells us why a diverse team equals success.
100 Years of Jack Chippendale
Regular readers will hopefully have enjoyed the recent 'Fine Lines' series of photos, times to coincide with the centenary of one of the greats behind the golden era of the UK's domestic dinghy scene, Jack Chippendale.
Henri-Lloyd Explorer Shorts 2.0
Engineered from recycled materials, these shorts offer a 4-way stretch for maximum flexibility, ensuring you stay agile during any outdoor activity.
Pre-eminence
Not too hard to work out that I am unabashedly Australian. Hope everyone is as proud of their country, as I am. Most folk I know seem to be.
How to care for your dinghy sails
When it comes to your dinghy, the sails are the driving force, so ensuring they are in the best condition will help prolong their life.
'Fine Lines' Top Ten part 10
This, the tenth and final Fine Lines in this series ends up with a real example of what the thinking is all about, that near perfect fusion of style and function. Plus a more detailed look at Jack's life and his boats.
Rooster Women's Range Reborn
As pioneers in women's technical watersports gear, our range has had a revamp. Specifically developed for women and thoroughly tested, we've made adjustments to the overall cut, improved materials and updated the colourway and print.
Good old Gilmac
For my 60th birthday my wife decided to buy me a Flying Fifteen which she had seen advertised on the internet. 'Gilmac' was built in Jack Chippendale's yard and coincidentally came into the world the same year as me, in 1961.
Hyde Sails Job Vacancies
Hyde Sails are pleased to be hiring for two newly created positions based in our Hamble Sales Office.
Grabbing chances with both hands
There's been no getting away from the fact that it's been a pretty miserable start to 2024 weather-wise in the UK. February saw record rainfall (yes, I know we're famed for our rain over here), it's been seriously windy and generally chilly.
The Evolution of the Load Pin
Innovative sailors are constantly observing other fields and looking for new technologies that have the potential to change the way they sail. Few adaptations have had quite the impact of the load pin.
worldmarine.media news update
News from The Transat CIC from Lorient to New York, the 59th Congressional Cup where Chris Poole and Ian Williams contested the final and the Last Chance Regatta, where the final qualifiers for Paris 2024 were decided.