New Pacific 52 class makes its debut in San Francisco
The first of two new-build Pacific 52’s from Auckland’s Cookson Boats is now sailing in San Francisco. Invisible Hand for San Francisco’s Frank Slootman replaces his earlier RP63 of the same name. She...
View ArticleAmerica’s Cup – Emirates Team NZ say they have learned 2013 lessons
Time is the enemy of Team New Zealand as much as the prying eyes of five America’s Cup rivals as they countdown to what they expect to be ‘brutal’ racing in Bermuda. The Kiwi syndicate are adamant they...
View ArticleAmerica’s Cup – Ouch … AC50 style – Video
Land Rover BAR’s re-entry to their marina in the Royal Dockyard in Bermuda does not appear to have gone has planned on Friday. In this clip the British America’s Cup team appear to cop a gust a the...
View ArticleHelly Hansen NOOD Regatta – Strong turnout and tight racing on Day 2
With the addition of offshore keelboat racing on Saturday, sailboats competed off Point Loma on San Diego Bay on the second day of the Helly Hansen National Offshore One Design (NOOD) Regatta in San...
View ArticleA-Class Exploder D3 training clip by Chris Rashley
Fun few days in the Solent, A-Class training with Paul Larsen. The A-Class is proving to be a good test bed for the Nacra17F. Zhik Bryt Sails eXploder Allen Sailboat Performance Hardware Royal London...
View ArticlePort Sorell Speed Sailing
Watch the video and starting at 2:30 if you like fast sailing and the Red Hot Chili Peppers!
View ArticleVolvo Ocean Race – Neal McDonald joins MAPFRE
Volvo Ocean Race legend Neal McDonald is back for his eighth consecutive edition – as the Sports and Performance Director of MAPFRE… For the rest of the story from Sail Web CLICK HERE!
View ArticleSt Barths Bucket Regatta – More Day 3 action-shots by Ingrid Abery
Photographer Ingrid Abery was on water at 2017 St Barths Bucket Regatta and provided this gallery of images from Day 3 action… For the rest of the story from sail-world.com CLICK HERE!
View ArticleFull house at NOOD San Diego
San Diego, CA (March 18, 2017) – With the addition of eight keelboat fleets today, 13 classes competed off Point Loma and throughout San Diego Bay on the second day of the Helly Hansen Hansen National...
View ArticleCharlie Dalin victor in Beneteau Figaro Normandie Solo
Charlie Dalin Skipper of MACIF 2015 was the winner of the Beneteau Figaro 280-Mile-Solo-Regatta Normandie Solo over the weekend… For the rest of the story from Sail Web CLICK HERE!
View ArticleCountdown to Congressional Cup 2017
World class match racing comes to the USA with the 53rd running of the Congressional Cup regatta in Long Beach, CA. As the second stop in the 2017 World Match Racing Tour, top sailing talent from...
View ArticleRamping up for Yachting Cup
Over 80 entries from around Southern California are anticipated for the 45th Yachting Cup, a signature event for San Diego Yacht Club on May 5-7, 2017. The 2017 Yachting Cup will feature Friday ocean...
View ArticleLightning Southern Circuit 2017
St. Petersburg, FL (March 19, 2017) – The 2-event Lightning Southern Circuit got underway today as 40 teams competed in the Winter Lightning Championship. After four races, Ched Proctor and crew Jeff...
View ArticleAmerica’s Cup: Crickets and Crackers
The 35th America’s Cup will be a different event. The America’s Cup is always about designing the fastest boat. The curiosity surrounding each team’s conclusion drives interest. But this edition in...
View ArticleSt Barths Bucket Regatta – More final day images by Ingrid Abery
Photographer Ingrid Abery was on water at 2017 St Barths Bucket Regatta and provided this gallery of J-Class images from final day… For the rest of the story from sail-world.com CLICK HERE!
View ArticleMatch racing giants arrive in Perth for the Match Cup Australia
Britain’s Ian Williams won this event last year, and he is back to defend his title, he has also won the Match Racing World Championship six times, a record in itself… For the rest of the story from...
View ArticleSomali Piracy Risk Still High
The recent hijacking of a fuel tanker off Somalia’s coast shows the threat pirates still pose to one of the world’s busiest shipping lanes, a risk that may also hamper the Horn of African country’s...
View ArticleMarion Bermuda – Only East coast race with a Celestial Classification
The Beverly Yacht Club Polaris Trophy is offered for the first celestially navigated yacht and that yacht’s navigator is recognized with the Navigator’s Trophy… For the rest of the story from...
View ArticleArgyle Campbell wins San Diego NOOD
San Diego, CA (March 19, 2017) – The Helly Hansen Hansen National Offshore One Design (NOOD) Regatta in San Diego attracted 126 boats for 13 classes of competition on March 17 through 19. This was the...
View Articleget to the disco
Race Report – Cabo San Lucas. Bag packed. Early AM call to head back to San Diego on our boat, the ORMA 60 Mighty Merloe. I just finished editing video which gave me a moment to think about the race....
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