America’s Cup – ACEA sit tight on Arbitration Panel secret Decision
America’s Cup Events Authority have again refused to comment on the Decision of the Arbitration Panel Hearing into the withdrawal of the America’s Cup Qualifiers from Auckland in 2017. In response to...
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The odds-on favorite for the 2016/17 Vendee Globe checks out an entirely novel use for his foiling j-board aboard Banque Populaire. Photo dug up by whoever the hell Nolimit Team 972 is…and there’s...
View ArticleSail Canada Sailor of the Month – John McRoberts and Jackie Gay
Sail Canada’s Sailor of the Month award acknowledges sailing achievements by Canadians involved or associated with the sport in all its forms. Here are the latest recipients… Jackie Gay and John...
View ArticleLord Dunraven: America’s Cup Hall of Fame 2016
Windham Thomas Wyndham-Quin, 4th Earl of Dunraven and Mount-Earl is one of two new members of the America’s Cup Hall of Fame, with the 2016 Class to be inducted at a ceremony in New York City on...
View ArticleFrom Opposite Ends of the Spectrum
The eighth Vendée Globe, which begins November 6 from Les Sables d’Olonn, France, is the only non-stop solo round the world race without assistance. Of the 29 skippers to compete in IMOCA 60s, American...
View ArticleHow to follow the 2016 Rolex Middle Sea Race
Organised by the Royal Malta Yacht Club, the 2016 Rolex Middle Sea Race will start at 11:00hrs (CET) on the 22nd October in the spectacular Grand Harbour, Valletta, Malta. For the rest of the story...
View ArticleKey West Cuba Race Week – One for the sailing bucket list
When the book 50 Places to Sail Before You Die hit the stands in 2007, Cuba – the largest island in the Caribbean, notable for its sugar-white beaches and unique architecture – was not included. For...
View ArticleIKA Kiteboarding World Championships Sardinia – Day 3
Riders and staff rose to both sunshine and wind this morning. At the ten o’clock skippers meeting the call was made to start with the Freestyle draw and then move on to the Big Air as the wind was...
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Our long history with sailing’s premium luxury catamaran brand means we’re pretty stoked to see how quickly Grand Large Yachting has brought Gunboat back from the brink. While we’ll need to wait a...
View Article#RacingTopTip – Managing Your Lane Downwind
You just rounded the weather mark and picked whether or not to do a bear-away set or jibe set. You are looking at a long downwind leg. What should you be thinking about now? David Hodges, Owner of...
View ArticleHard Water – A Waterlust Film about Ice Sailing
The Waterlust crew joins a group of brave European ice sailors on a trip to Lake Baikal in Siberia, the largest lake in the world! Because ice sailing requires very specific weather conditions, global...
View ArticleClass of 2016: Bob Johnstone
Nine new members of the US National Sailing Hall of Fame will be inducted at a ceremony on October 29-30 in San Francisco, CA. Roger Vaughan provides this report on J/Boats co-founder and marketing...
View ArticleGoodall Design: Viper new Looks & a Flying version coming
New Viper looks , sent by Goodall Design. Most interesting is the Viper foiling version to be launched next year. I saw some pics of tests made in Aus, at the time it was a 3pt TNZ Foil conf, now they...
View ArticleNo Way Out for Sailing Yacht A?
The Sailing Yacht A (known until recently as project White Pearl) is currently under construction at Nobiskrug. She will be the world’s largest sailing yacht and is built for the Russian billionaire...
View ArticleMajor shake-up in Onboard Reporter programme across Volvo Ocean Race
In the ninth of 10 announcements over 10 days, Onboard Reporters will no longer necessarily be assigned to a particular team for the duration of the Race, but will instead be available to work as truly...
View ArticleTwenty Five Nations Gather in Malta
One hundred twelve Yachts from 25 different nations plan to be on start line for the 2016 Rolex Middle Sea Race, which starts October 22 in the spectacular Grand Harbour, Valletta, Malta. Organised by...
View ArticleJ105 North American Championship – Action shots by Christopher Howell
Photographer Christopher Howell has provided this gallery of images… For the rest of the story from sail-world.com CLICK HERE!
View ArticleWindy Start for J/105 North Americans
Larchmont, NY (October 20, 2016) – Terry McLaughlin and Rod Wilmer’s Mandate reveled in the blustery conditions on day one of the Stella Artois J/105 North American Championship, hosted by Larchmont...
View ArticleWorld’s Best Young Windsurfers to Compete in Italy
The world’s very best young windsurfers are set to descend upon the Northern shore of Lake Garda for the Techno 293 World Championships and the Techno 293 Plus World Championships on October 22-29 in...
View Article52 Super Series: In Perpetual Motion
Racing For the teams competing in the 52 Super Series, downtime is rare, with a short but intense winter season kicking off soon. For the rest of the story from sailingworld.com CLICK HERE!
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