Vaquita takes RAN 630 Line Honours Vaquita takes RAN 630 Line Honours Finishing just one minute ahead of Lunatika The Class40 Vaquita crossed the finish line positioned in front of the Naval Academy in Livorno first, followed by just one minute by the SunFast 3600 Lunatika, winner overall and Double Handed under both, ORC and IRC corrected time. by Giuliano Luzzatto Posted 30 Apr 21:42 BST 2024 52 Super Series PalmaVela Sailing Week Day 3 2024 52 Super Series PalmaVela Sailing Week Day 3 1,2,3... the new Alegre tops the leaderboard After three good races today on the Bay of Palma - each with a different winner - Andy Soriano's brand new Alegre leads the 52 SUPER SERIES PalmaVela Sailing Week, but only on tie break ahead of Doug DeVos's Quantum Racing powered by American Magic. by 52 Super Series Posted 30 Apr 21:38 BST New Vaikobi lifestyle apparel collection New Vaikobi lifestyle apparel collection Your go to for everything off the water The NEW Vaikobi lifestyle apparel collection will be your go to for everything off the water. by Vaikobi Ocean Performance Posted 30 Apr 21:15 BST 'Fine Lines' Top Ten part 9 'Fine Lines' Top Ten part 9 To celebrate the centenary of master boatbuilder Jack Chippendale As this top ten of super pictures of wonderful boats reaches its climax, we can now focus down on the inspiration behind the idea: Fareham based boatbuilder extraordinaire Jack Chippendale. by Dougal Henshall Posted 30 Apr 19:00 BST Easy Med Mooring with the GHOOK from Boatasy Easy Med Mooring with the GHOOK from Boatasy Mooring astern made simple with Boatasy We all know the sailing world is full of strange terminology, and we are about to introduce a new one – Boatasy GHOOK. by Marine Components International Posted 30 Apr 18:00 BST Grabbing chances with both hands Grabbing chances with both hands Can bad weather actually lead to more sailing? 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. by Mark Jardine Posted 30 Apr 17:30 BST IMOCA skippers in The Transat CIC IMOCA skippers in The Transat CIC Sam Goodchild: This Transatlantic's going to be far from normal The IMOCA skippers in The Transat CIC from Lorient to New York could get away without much upwind sailing over the next few days, as they head west across the Atlantic, according to Sam Goodchild, the Vulnerable skipper who is sitting out this race. by Ed Gorman / IMOCA Globe Series Posted 30 Apr 17:27 BST Transat CIC day 3 Transat CIC day 3 Bracing for the low pressure system, Dalin and Lipinski still leading After passing through an earlier front yesterday with winds in excess of 30 knots and heavy seas, the fleet, which has left the south coast of Ireland behind and is now sailing on the open ocean, is gearing up for the second complex weather situation. by The Transat CIC Posted 30 Apr 17:20 BST Tarifa Wing Pro starts tomorrow Tarifa Wing Pro starts tomorrow Second stop of Surf-Freestyle title race set to kick off in Tarifa in high-stakes drama The reigning GWA Surf-Freestyle world champions, the US's Chris MacDonald and Spain's Nia Suardiaz, will be looking to tighten their grip on the 2024 crowns when the Tarifa Wing Pro springs into action in southern Spain. by Ian MacKinnon Posted 30 Apr 17:03 BST worldmarine.media news update worldmarine.media news update Transat CIC, Congressional Cup, Last Chance Regatta 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. by Mark Jardine Posted 30 Apr 15:19 BST RS Elite Spring Championship at Hayling Island RS Elite Spring Championship at Hayling Island Raced in memory of Alison Yearsley The RS Elite Spring Championship is raced in memory of Alison Yearsley. She would have been impressed with the 15 boat turnout considering the 'un-springlike' conditions at Hayling Island over the weekend of April 27/28. by Debbie Jarvis Posted 30 Apr 14:25 BST International Etchells Spring Regatta at Cowes International Etchells Spring Regatta at Cowes An exciting mix of senior and Youth Academy boats Saturday 27th and Sunday 28th April saw the return of the Cowes Etchells Series. It was an exciting mix of senior boats, many of whom had been racing hard in Miami and Australia, mixed in with the Youth Boats who had been robustly training all winter. by Jan Ford Posted 30 Apr 12:44 BST The BFD: Not just another TLA The BFD: Not just another TLA The brightest, biggest, and toughest full-colour marine display available Roald Dahl created the BFG and in the seminal game Doom, one of the sought-after weapons also shared that TLA (three-lettered acronym), but A+T have their own similar acronym for an anything but ordinary product... the BFD - the sailor's weapon of choice. by A+T Instruments Posted 30 Apr 12:00 BST Youth in the limelight at Antigua Sailing Week Youth in the limelight at Antigua Sailing Week Axxess Marine Youth 2 Keel Race Day The breeze was on the up for the second day of Antigua Sailing Week, celebrating youth sailing on Axxess Marine Youth 2 Keel Race Day. The 10-knot easterly breeze piped up during the day, gusting up to 15 knots. by Louay Habib Posted 30 Apr 06:34 BST Whitstable YC and Holidaycottages partnership Whitstable YC and Holidaycottages partnership Continuing into its third year Whitstable Yacht Club is delighted to welcome Holidaycottages.co.uk as a major sponsor in 2024, our third year of partnership. by Steve Gray Posted 30 Apr 06:11 BST Sports come together for clean water Sports come together for clean water Seven national governing bodies of water-based sports form an alliance Seven national governing bodies of water-based sports have announced they're coming together to form an alliance calling for clean open water across the UK. by RYA Press Office Posted 30 Apr 05:55 BST Tom Dolan set for the Solo Maître CoQ Tom Dolan set for the Solo Maître CoQ Returning to the Figaro fleet after racing in the Class40 Niji 40 Transatlantic race After a brief recovery at home, returned from Guadeloupe and the crewed Class40 Niji 40 Transatlantic race, Irish skipper Tom Dolan is back in action this week on his Figaro Beneteau 3 Smurfit Kappa-Kingspan. by Tom Dolan Racing Posted 30 Apr 05:47 BST 2024 52 Super Series PalmaVela Sailing Week Day 2 2024 52 Super Series PalmaVela Sailing Week Day 2 Gladiator open their 2024 account with race 1 victory Tony Langley's Gladiator team took the first race win of the 2024 52 SUPER SERIES season at 52 SUPER SERIES PalmaVela Sailing Week after profiting from a bold call on the first downwind leg. by 52 Super Series Posted 30 Apr 05:33 BST Olympic qualification at the Last Chance Regatta Olympic qualification at the Last Chance Regatta Friday's rankings became the final overall rankings for the ILCA 6 and ILCA 7 sailors The Last Chance Regatta finished early with the Medal Race in heavy rain and shifty winds at French Olympic Week (SOF). by International Laser Class Association Posted 30 Apr 04:55 BST SailGP's Racing on the Edge latest episode SailGP's Racing on the Edge latest episode Big crashes and all of the drama from the ITM New Zealand Sail Grand Prix The latest episode of SailGP's Racing on the Edge docuseries, in partnership with Rolex, unfolds all of the drama and action from the ITM New Zealand Sail Grand Prix in March. by SailGP Posted 29 Apr 21:47 BST 3rd Musto ISORA Welsh Coastal Race at Pwllheli 3rd Musto ISORA Welsh Coastal Race at Pwllheli With the IRC Welsh Nationals in Pwllheli quickly approaching Saturday's Musto ISORA coastal in Pwllheli was again split into two starts. Class 2 got off together heading west downwind along the beach, towards the first mark giving spectators a chance for photos. by Vicky Cox Posted 29 Apr 20:45 BST Jérémie Beyou on his way to Lorient Jérémie Beyou on his way to Lorient Leading Transat CIC contender turns around with forestay damage Jérémie Beyou, one of the top hopes for the Transat CIC solo race from Lorient to New York is returning to Lorient after damage to his J2 forestay. by The Transat CIC Posted 29 Apr 19:58 BST Castle Semple volunteer celebrated Castle Semple volunteer celebrated RYA Scotland Impact Award to recognise his commitment and contribution After years of hard work and dedication, Alan Falconer of Castle Semple Sailing Club in Lochwinnoch has been awarded an RYA Scotland Impact Award to recognise his commitment and contribution. by RYA Scotland Posted 29 Apr 19:54 BST Derbyshire Youth Sailing at Burton Derbyshire Youth Sailing at Burton Excited sailors confronted with a cold north easterly With a cold north easterly wind of 12-18 knots seasoned sailors in the Derbyshire Youth Series were excited to return to Burton Sailing Club for the Intercounty, second race of the series, on 27th April 2024. by H. Baines Posted 29 Apr 19:27 BST 'Fine Lines' Top Ten part 8 'Fine Lines' Top Ten part 8 To celebrate the centenary of master boatbuilder Jack Chippendale Oh yes! Jack Chippendale, who loved a beautiful, would have recognised this beauty as one that he would have like to have built! by Dougal Henshall Posted 29 Apr 19:00 BST RS Tera North American Championship Preview RS Tera North American Championship Preview Racing at the Los Angeles 2028 Olympic Venue in June Sailors taking to the start line at the RS Tera North American Championship get a chance to race on the very same water as future Olympians. by Bex Foot Posted 29 Apr 18:17 BST New York Vendée - Les Sables d'Olonne Preview New York Vendée - Les Sables d'Olonne Preview One month to go until the final race before the Vendée Globe One month from now, 31 skippers will set sail from New York towards the Vendée, for the final qualifying and selection race to qualify for the Vendée Gobe: the most challenging sailing race around the world. by Vendee Globe Media Posted 29 Apr 18:12 BST 470 Europeans at Cannes Preview 470 Europeans at Cannes Preview The last major international event for the class before the Olympic Games The Yacht Club de Cannes is hosting the last major international event before the Olympic Games. by Yacht Club de Cannes Posted 29 Apr 18:10 BST RS400 Harken Sprints at Rutland Sailing Club RS400 Harken Sprints at Rutland Sailing Club 13 teams from diverse corners of the British Isles took part The forecast was not completely sure about the wind direction, but it was right about the temperature - cold to very cold! by Jon Heissig Posted 29 Apr 18:07 BST Grantham local skippers crew of non-professionals Grantham local skippers crew of non-professionals Hannah Brewis has led amateur sailors across the world's largest ocean "I didn't think when I was learning to sail on Rutland Water that it would one day eventually lead to me crossing the biggest ocean in the world as a skipper." by Clipper Race Posted 29 Apr 16:24 BST Solo class April Series at Hayling Island Solo class April Series at Hayling Island Several brand new boats and new faces in the fleet The Solo class has historically enjoyed a good following at Hayling Island and the start of 2024 is no exception with several brand new boats and new faces in a mixture of new and used boats. by Mike Lennon Posted 29 Apr 16:08 BST Queen Mary Sailing Club Spring Series Week 8 Queen Mary Sailing Club Spring Series Week 8 Tight racing for the 16 hardy sailors in the cold and blustery breeze The day was a cold and blustery north-westerly, but that did not deter 16 hardy entrants in the eighth weekend of the Queen Mary Spring Series from having some great racing. by Marshall King Posted 29 Apr 15:45 BST The Transat CIC Day 2 The Transat CIC Day 2 Dalin and D'Estais in the lead After a sunny, spectacular start, the 48 solo sailors taking part in the Transat CIC had to deal with the first windy and bumpy night at sea, crossing a front with 30 plus knots of wind and a rough sea state. by The Transat CIC Posted 29 Apr 15:43 BST Cadet Coaching and Racing at Solway Yacht Club Cadet Coaching and Racing at Solway Yacht Club Quite a buzz about Kippford at the weekend There was quite a buzz about Kippford at the weekend seeing the start of the cadet coaching and racing. Whilst there has been some club racing over the last few weekends, this weekend was all about the cadets. by Emma McRobert Posted 29 Apr 13:50 BST FRA, GER, GBR lead qualification numbers FRA, GER, GBR lead qualification numbers For Paris 2024 Olympic Games The Paris 2024 Olympic Games will see at least 63 nations represented across 10 events this summer after qualifying concluded at the Last Chance Regatta in Hyères in the south of France. by World Sailing Posted 29 Apr 12:14 BST Ben Schooling's first event using Musto X mainsail Ben Schooling's first event using Musto X mainsail A positive experience at the Stokes Bay Skiff Open I sailed the Stokes Bay Skiff Open using the Musto Skiff X mainsail. Saturday was Northerly 5-15 knots and Sunday was Northerly 7-20 knots. Both days were very gusty and shifty. I'm 74kgs, 5'10" and lightly built these days from too much cycling! by Ben Schooling Posted 29 Apr 10:54 BST Bainbridge victory paves way in Hyeres Bainbridge victory paves way in Hyeres Securing a Formula Kite Olympic quota place for Team GB Connor Bainbridge revelled in a 'rollercoaster' Last Chance Regatta that ended in him securing an Olympic quota place for Team GB. by British Sailing Team Posted 29 Apr 10:22 BST Fin1 Racing wins 69F Cup GP 1 Malcesine Fin1 Racing wins 69F Cup GP 1 Malcesine Pipping Pier Mas' Group Atlantic Sailing Team by 6 points GP 1 Malcesine ended with the success of FIN1 Racing: led by Janne Jarvinen, the Finnish crew, reported today as Boat of the Day, lined up Pier Mas' Group Atlantic Sailing Team by just 6 points out of a total of 203. by 69F Sailing Posted 29 Apr 08:16 BST Firefly Open at South Staffs Firefly Open at South Staffs A shify breeze for the fifteen entries A nice shifty force 2 gusting 3 (occasionally 1) out of the north greeted the fifteen entries for the South Staffs Sailing Club Firefly Open. by Chris Kameen Posted 29 Apr 07:46 BST Overy Staithe Deep Sea Fishermens Pennant Overy Staithe Deep Sea Fishermens Pennant Six boats on the start line on a rather cold morning Six boats were on the start line on a rather cold morning with a force 2-3 north easterly wind blowing. It was great to see Sam & Richard Mason back in their Albacore and Rod Thorpe sailing a Laser in his first race with OSSC. by Jennie Clark Posted 29 Apr 07:17 BST Chase Sailing Club's Prize Giving Evening Chase Sailing Club's Prize Giving Evening Celebrating Excellence on the Waters The evening of Saturday, April 27th, marked a remarkable celebration at the Chase Sailing Club as they hosted their much-anticipated Prize Giving Evening. by Chris Anderson Posted 29 Apr 06:49 BST Bembridge Illusion season comes to a close Bembridge Illusion season comes to a close With the St George's Day Trophy and the Woodford Long Distance Race Not the kindest weather for the final weekend of the Illusion season, however it could have been worse and at least the drizzle on Saturday held off until the finish of the last of the four races for the St George's Day Trophy. by Mike Samuelson Posted 29 Apr 06:43 BST 59th Congressional Cup at Long Beach overall 59th Congressional Cup at Long Beach overall Back-to-back wins for Chris Poole and his Riptide Racing team The intensity of the 59th Congressional Cup, the opening event for the 2024 World Match Racing Tour, reached its peak today as USA's Chris Poole and his Riptide Racing team won his second consecutive Congressional Cup and Crimson Blazer. by WMRT & LBYC Posted 29 Apr 06:17 BST 57th Governor's Cup Youth Champs 2024 invitees 57th Governor's Cup Youth Champs 2024 invitees Five countries return, fleet increased from twelve to fourteen Fourteen skippers from five countries have been invited to the 57th Governor's Cup International Youth Match Racing Championship hosted by the Balboa Yacht Club, Newport Beach, California. by Susan Kenney Posted 29 Apr 05:39 BST Sweet 'n Spicy start to Antigua Sailing Week Sweet 'n Spicy start to Antigua Sailing Week English Harbour Rum Race Day Sunday, April 28: Racing action got under way for the 55th edition of Antigua Sailing Week with English Harbour Rum Race Day. The international fleet got their first taste of racing in tropical heat on the stunning South Coast of Antigua. by Louay Habib Posted 29 Apr 02:42 BST RAN 630, Lunatika first to the Faraglioni of Capri RAN 630, Lunatika first to the Faraglioni of Capri Winning the Terra delle Sirene Trophy Lunatika, the Sunfast 3600 skippered by Guido Baroni in Double Handed with Alessandro Miglietti, already overall winners of the 2023 edition of the Regatta of the Naval Academy, was the first boat to round the mark in front of the Faraglioni of Capri. by Giuliano Luzzatto Posted 28 Apr 21:05 BST Sterna piped home in Mcintyre OGR Sterna piped home in Mcintyre OGR Finishing to the sounds of Bagpipes! Sterna SA (42) Allspice Yachting crosses the Royal Yacht Squadron finish line at 10.37UTC after 53 days 17 hours 37 minutes and 55 seconds at sea ranking 11th in line honours. by Ocean Globe Race Posted 28 Apr 20:49 BST J/24 Fowey Trophy J/24 Fowey Trophy Great sailing conditions for the fleet of 11 yachts The Fowey Cup commenced under fairly cold, but great sailing conditions with easterly winds ranging from 12 to 14 knots. Sailors faced a choppy sea state under sunny skies, setting the stage for intense competition. by Team MaJic Posted 28 Apr 20:37 BST