The IMOCA fleet takes on the Atlantic The IMOCA fleet takes on the Atlantic In the last big race before the Vendée Globe It's time for the IMOCA fleet to come home. Following a busy stopover in New York for some, and Newport, Rhode Island, for others, the fastest monohulls in world offshore ocean racing are ready to take on the north Atlantic again. by Ed Gorman / IMOCA Globe Series Posted 29 May 13:02 BST Henri-Lloyd opens flagship store in Oslo Henri-Lloyd opens flagship store in Oslo In the highly prestigious Bogstadveien street British sailing brand, Henri-Lloyd, has opened a flagship store in the heart of the city centre in Oslo, Norway. It is located in the highly prestigious Bogstadveien street in the centre of Oslo's shopping district. by Henri-Lloyd Posted 29 May 09:00 BST Atlantic Cup Leg 1 Finish Atlantic Cup Leg 1 Finish Acrobatica races into Newport to win The first finishers crossed the Newport finish line, just off Fort Adams in the morning hours on Tuesday, May 28th. After a back and forth battle throughout the race with Everial, Acrobatica managed to hold on for line honors. by Atlantic Cup Posted 28 May 20:45 BST Nicolas Lunven prepares in New York Nicolas Lunven prepares in New York Covering miles is the best way to prepare for the Vendée Globe Three weeks after the arrival of The Transat CIC, Nicolas Lunven is getting ready to race again. by Team HOLCIM - PRB Posted 28 May 20:29 BST Graduate Nationals at Carsington overall Graduate Nationals at Carsington overall As promised, Bank Holiday Monday was windy, very windy As promised, Bank Holiday Monday was windy, very windy. There was also a 90 degree shift which meant that wind came over the dam and whipped down Carsington Water but as the clubhouse was in a wind shadow the competitors were only aware of this once out. by Bob Murrell Posted 28 May 19:49 BST Cape 31 Med Circuit Round 4 at Hyéres Cape 31 Med Circuit Round 4 at Hyéres Local team and circuit leaders, Give Me Five, took their third win of the season The Cape 31 fleet descended on COYCH in Hyères over the weekend following weeks of Olympic Class Regattas. Local team and circuit leaders, Give Me Five, took their third win of the season, with Black Battalion in second. by Tor Tomlinson Cheney Posted 28 May 19:05 BST British 12sqM Sharpie Nationals at Wells British 12sqM Sharpie Nationals at Wells Dutch boats dominate the Spring Rice Trophy The challenge of hosting a Championship over a three day Bank Holiday was duly delivered by Wells SC, however sea courses set 1.5 miles away in Holkham Bay required 0500 alarm calls for the first day's 0700 start time! by James Case Posted 28 May 18:12 BST Ancasta and Ellen MacArthur Cancer Trust continue Ancasta and Ellen MacArthur Cancer Trust continue To inspire brighter futures for young people living through and beyond cancer Following a successful partnership in 2023, the Ellen MacArthur Cancer Trust has once again partnered with Ancasta Group, one of Europe's largest yacht sales and service organisations, to inspire brighter futures for young people living through cancer. by Ancasta Posted 28 May 17:00 BST RS800s in the RS 30th Anniversary Regatta RS800s in the RS 30th Anniversary Regatta There was much scratching of heads as the clock ticked for the start of this event There was much scratching of heads as the clock ticked for the start of the well anticipated RS 30th Anniversary Regatta on 17th - 19th May at one of our best UK venues on the sandy South coast beach of Hayling Island Sailing Club. by Lesley Dhonau Posted 28 May 15:54 BST Sailor of the Year award goes to "The Grand Tour" Sailor of the Year award goes to "The Grand Tour" Founders receive award at ceremony in Tuscany Manuel Vlacich and Franco Deganutti, foubnders of The Grand Tour, were awarded "Sailor of the Year 2024" in the "passion" category on May 25, 2024. The ceremony for the thirty-third edition of the award was held at the Marina Cala dè Medici in Tuscany. by Manuel Vlacich Posted 28 May 15:40 BST Squib East Coast Championship 2024 at Burnham Squib East Coast Championship 2024 at Burnham Spoof wins over the late May Bank Holiday weekend Micky Wright and Alex Porteous, sailing on Spoof 811, won the 2024 edition of the Squib East Coast Championship, hosted by Royal Corinthian Yacht Club, over the late May Bank Holiday weekend, 25th and 26th of May 2024. by Petru Balau Posted 28 May 15:26 BST Sam Goodchild returns to the racecourse Sam Goodchild returns to the racecourse Taking on the daunting 3,600nm New York Vendée-Les Sables d'Olonne race After a break of five months to recharge his batteries, and for his boat to complete its winter re-fit, the British IMOCA star Sam Goodchild returns to competition this week at the start of a solo transatlantic race. by Agence TB Press Posted 28 May 14:39 BST Barney Greenhill Solo open meeting at Salcombe Barney Greenhill Solo open meeting at Salcombe Mushroom-grower announces Struggle Trophy winner Barney has been a figure on the Salcombe scene all his life. He is also well versed in the art of mushroom growing, which he long wholesaled in Covent Garden. Now retired but through considerable largesse, he sponsors this event. by Graham Cranford Smith Posted 28 May 14:33 BST Vigo host city for 2027-2028 Global Solo Challenge Vigo host city for 2027-2028 Global Solo Challenge The move to Vigo marks a significant milestone in the event's evolution The Global Solo Challenge (GSC) is excited to announce that the vibrant city of Vigo and its prestigious Real Club Náutico de Vigo will be the starting and finishing port for the second edition of the event to be held in 2027-2028. by Marco Nannini / Global Solo Challenge Posted 28 May 14:09 BST Queen Mary Sailing Club Spring Series Week 11 Queen Mary Sailing Club Spring Series Week 11 Southerly is usually the steadiest direction, however it was anything but 25 ILCAs launched for the final day of the Queen Mary Spring Series, into 8 knots from the SSE which built by start time into an unusually shifty, gusty 10-14 knots from a broadly Southerly direction. by Orlando Gledhill & QM Posted 28 May 13:08 BST Entries continuing to flow in for Volvo Cork Week Entries continuing to flow in for Volvo Cork Week Beaufort Cup proving popular with teams from the services Entries are continuing to flow in for the next edition of Volvo Cork Week which will take place 15-19 July 2024. Since the inaugural event in 1978, this biennial regatta has always attracted a diverse fleet and a large number of international entries. by Annamarie Fegan Posted 28 May 12:45 BST RS200 Sailing Chandlery EaSEA Tour at Itchenor RS200 Sailing Chandlery EaSEA Tour at Itchenor Race 1 hit all the crews sharply with steep chop The fleet blasted out to Chichester harbour with a cool 14-18knots, it could not have been a more ideal day. Though race 1 hit all the crews sharply with steep chop and the slight issue of trying to remember how to do windy gybes after the winter break. by Ben Whaley Posted 28 May 12:39 BST Herrmann's last solo challenge before Vendée Globe Herrmann's last solo challenge before Vendée Globe 3,200 nautical miles from New York back to France Boris Herrmann is about to embark on the final major test before the Vendée Globe race next November. by Team Malizia Posted 28 May 11:58 BST Contenders Travellers at Yorkshire Dales Contenders Travellers at Yorkshire Dales Tom Hooton lays down in a string of bullets The fifth instalment of the contender travellers series was held, co-sharing with the Vago class at the picturesque venue of Yorkshire Dales Sailing Club. With some arriving early on the Friday making use of the excellent club facilities. by Martin Jones Posted 28 May 11:19 BST International Canoe May Cup Invitational at Weston International Canoe May Cup Invitational at Weston Anticipation was high with the forthcoming World Championships fast approaching Warm Sunshine and a building sea breeze greeted 14 International Canoes as the fleet gathered at Weston Sailing Club on Southampton Water for the May Cup invitational. by Chris Hampe Posted 28 May 10:41 BST 2024 International Paint Poole Regatta overall 2024 International Paint Poole Regatta overall A gentle start, a boisterous middle day, and a fresh conclusion With a gentle start, a boisterous middle day, and a fresh conclusion, mostly in sunshine, the 2024 International Paint Poole Regatta organisers and competitors alike couldn't have asked more from the weather. by Mark Jardine Posted 28 May 09:39 BST Noble Marine RS500 Nationals Noble Marine RS500 Nationals Wilkins duo lift the trophy at Hayling Island This year's major RS calendar event, celebrating 30 years of epic sailing and parties, gave the RS500s a chance to come together as friends and battle it out as competitors for the 2024 UK national title. by Heather Wilkins Posted 28 May 09:29 BST DF95 Spring Series at Barton's Point update DF95 Spring Series at Barton's Point update Seven helms managed podiums in at least one race Wind near the top of A rig range blew down the longest fetch of the country park lake building testing waves. Mike Brand managed the conditions best in race 1 winning from Spencer Pope. by Peter Jackson Posted 28 May 08:01 BST Bembridge Gunston Trophy and Lowry Corry Trophy Bembridge Gunston Trophy and Lowry Corry Trophy Late May Bank Holiday weekend for the two fleets The late May Bank Holiday weekend traditionally sees the Redwings competing for the Gunston Trophy, and the One Designs for the Lowry Corry Trophy. by Mike Samuelson Posted 28 May 05:36 BST Shirley Robertson talks with Murray Jones Shirley Robertson talks with Murray Jones Shirley Robertson talking to NZ's Murray Jones about a remarkable career spanning over two decades This month's podcast sees Shirley Robertson talking to New Zealand's Murray Jones about a remarkable career spanning over two decades chasing the oldest trophy in international sport. by Shirley Robertson Posted 28 May 01:00 BST Busy Bank Holiday Weekend at Overy Staithe Busy Bank Holiday Weekend at Overy Staithe Three days of racing on morning tides at a relatively reasonable hour! The chance to race for three consecutive days on morning tides at a relatively reasonable hour doesn't come that often but OSSC made the most of it this Bank Holiday weekend. by Jennie Clark Posted 27 May 23:05 BST Miracle 50th Anniversary Regatta Miracle 50th Anniversary Regatta An exciting final day, where the top five all stood a chance of snagging the top spot The Miracle 50th Anniversary Regatta was hosted at Carsington Sailing Club as a joint event with the Graduate Nationals over the late May Bank Holiday 2024. by Hannah Metcalfe-Smith Posted 27 May 22:58 BST Will Phoenix team be back in the frame in Newport? Will Phoenix team be back in the frame in Newport? Ed Baird is calling the shots for the South African flagged TP52 crew After missing out on the first regatta of the 2024 52 SUPER SERIES season Hasso and Tina Plattner's Phoenix will be back in action at the upcoming XS 52 SUPER SEREIS Newport Trophy regatta in Newport RI. by 52 Super Series Posted 27 May 21:29 BST Musto Lark Nationals day 2 Musto Lark Nationals day 2 Glorious sunshine with a brisk breeze, plus a bit more! Race 3 started with a gate start, Nigel Hufton & Matt Wood followed by Stuart & Nick Hydon went early hitting the left-hand side. When it was time to tack, they picked up a great shift, easily clearing the rest of the fleet. by Stuart Hydon Posted 27 May 19:26 BST Ultimate Layering with Aktiv Stretch Ultimate Layering with Aktiv Stretch Elevate your layering game with the the ultimate mid-layer companion Elevate your layering game with the Aktiv Stretch Jacket 2.0 : the ultimate mid-layer companion. by Henri-Lloyd Posted 27 May 17:00 BST Atlantic Cup Leg 1 update Atlantic Cup Leg 1 update It's a battle to the Newport finish line! Wow, what a battle so far! The racing has been extremely close in the first two days of the Charleston-Newport leg of the Atlantic Cup. Until 9pm ET last night seven of the eight teams were within just a few miles of each other. by Atlantic Cup Posted 27 May 15:02 BST The path to progress: Women in the lead The path to progress: Women in the lead Launch of Magenta x IMOCA Female Leadership Development Programme The Magenta Project, IMOCA, and 11th Hour Racing announce the launch of the Magenta x IMOCA Female Leadership Development Programme, a joint-initiative aimed at fostering female talent in elite ocean racing. by Ed Gorman / IMOCA Globe Series Posted 27 May 14:08 BST 2024 Falmouth Classics Preview 2024 Falmouth Classics Preview Classic sailing event is set to welcome a variety of craft from well beyond Cornwall The 2024 Falmouth Classics fleet continues to grow in numbers as the event draws close. The three races and two parades will include vessels from ports and harbours from the Fal to the River Blackwater in Essex, together with some entries from France. by Don Garman Posted 27 May 13:37 BST 63rd Three Rivers Race Preview 63rd Three Rivers Race Preview The endurance race where you have to lower and raise your mast no less than four times Any form of 24-hour endurance race is a challenge, but imagine doing this in a boat, and having to lower and raise your mast no less than four times to make way under the narrow bridges of the Broads. by Holly Hancock Posted 27 May 10:33 BST Speed trials action-shots from the New York Vendee Speed trials action-shots from the New York Vendee Stunning photos of the IMOCAs by the top photographer Speed trials action-shots from the New York Vendee by George Bekris. by Vendee Globe Posted 27 May 08:02 BST Graduate Nationals at Carsington Day 2 Graduate Nationals at Carsington Day 2 The all too familiar sound of rain, and lots of it The 7 o'clock alarm came all too early accompanied by the all too familiar sound of rain, and lots of it. The forecast was no better with the very strong chance of thunder and lightning in the afternoon. by Bob Murrell Posted 27 May 07:38 BST Musto ISORA race from Pwllheli to Dun Laoghaire Musto ISORA race from Pwllheli to Dun Laoghaire Pwllheli Sailing Club yachts make up 9 of the 13 entries This weekend saw the ISORA (Irish Sea Offshore Racing Association) return race from Pwllheli to Dun Laoghaire with a commendable entry list from Pwllheli Sailing Club making up 9 of the 13 entries. by Vicky Cox Posted 27 May 06:44 BST 69F Cup Grand Prix 2 at Torbole overall 69F Cup Grand Prix 2 at Torbole overall Groupe Atlantic clinches the title after 16 races At the end of three days of challenging races - 16 in total - the 69F Cup Grand Prix 2 Torbole went to a conclusion with the success of Clément Cron's Groupe Atlantic (FRA). by 69F Sailing Posted 27 May 01:15 BST Musto Lark Nationals day 1 Musto Lark Nationals day 1 Weymouth provides 20+ knots of wind The Musto Lark National Championships kicked off today at Weymouth Sailing Club with two races held in a solid south-westerly breeze that built throughout the day. Crews were warmly welcomed by the club by a superb reception with great food. by Jonny Coate Posted 26 May 23:38 BST Clipper Race 11 review Clipper Race 11 review Tactical, testing, untamed first stage of Leg 7 Popular for so many reasons, but also often underestimated, Leg 7, one of the longest of the circumnavigation, is made up of two races. The first is down the West Coast of North America and the second back up its East Coast. by Clipper Round the World Race Posted 26 May 22:46 BST WingFoil Racing World Cup Turkiye overall WingFoil Racing World Cup Turkiye overall Ghio and Suardiaz take the titles Nia Suardiaz and Mathis Ghio have taken the gold medals at the WingFoil Racing World Cup Turkiye after commanding performances in the medal series. by Andy Rice Posted 26 May 22:08 BST 2024 International Paint Poole Regatta Day 2 2024 International Paint Poole Regatta Day 2 Anything but a leisurely Sunday Competitors at the International Paint Poole Regatta had a boisterous day on the water in Poole Bay, with a building South Westerly breeze and sea state to match. by Mark Jardine Posted 26 May 21:11 BST Line Honours for Alchemy in the OSTAR 2024 Line Honours for Alchemy in the OSTAR 2024 A great result for David Southwell late on Saturday At precisely 23.01hrs on 25th May, Alchemy crossed the finish line to win Line Honours in the OSTAR2024! We congratulate David Southwell on a fabulous result! by Adrian Gray Posted 26 May 20:05 BST Sign up for the Bart's Bash 2024 Sign up for the Bart's Bash 2024 The event continues to connect the global sailing community The event continues to connect the global sailing community, create opportunities for people to get on the water and raise essential funds for the ASF. by The Bart's Bash Team Posted 26 May 15:05 BST The oldest video footage of windsurfing The oldest video footage of windsurfing Early square boards with diamond-shaped rigs which the sailor leaned back against! We delve into the past, and round-up all videos which show windsurfers. There is even footage of the early square boards with diamond-shaped rigs which the sailor leaned back against. by Magnus Smith Posted 26 May 12:00 BST J/70 Europeans at Mount Argentario, Italy Overall J/70 Europeans at Mount Argentario, Italy Overall A thrilling grand finale in Italy After several hours of waiting onshore due to a lack of wind, the fleet of nearly 90 boats from over 20 countries completed the 11th and final race of the J/70 European Championship series. by Julie & Christopher Howell Posted 26 May 11:16 BST OK class Scottish Championship Preview OK class Scottish Championship Preview Being sailed for during the East Lothian Regatta next weekend The OK class are looking forward to competing for their Scottish Championship and the second part of their Border Trophy, both of which will be sailed for at East Lothian Yacht Club as part of their regatta, which is being held 1 and 2 June. by Jennie Clark Posted 26 May 11:01 BST Hour-long Live Coverage on 'La Chaine L'Equipe' Hour-long Live Coverage on 'La Chaine L'Equipe' For the start of the Normandy Channel Race In celebration of its 15th anniversary, the CIC NORMANDY CHANNEL RACE is once again stepping up its development with an hour-long live broadcast of the start on LA CHAINE L'ÉQUIPE channel on Sunday 15 September 2024 from 11:00 to 12:00 UTC. by Sirius Evenements Posted 26 May 10:15 BST