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It has been another 24 hours of challenging seas and strong winds with the worst sea state of the entire circumnavigation reported by new race leader Garmin. Former race leader ClipperTelemed+, which chose the northerly as opposed to the easterly route, has…
At the February 2016 meeting of the World Sailing Executive Committee in Rio de Janeiro, Brazil, it was agreed that a strategic review would be undertaken of the Sailing World Cup from 2017-2020 in order to ensure that the event…
ALICANTE, Spain, March 3 – Cardiff has been chosen as the destination for the first Volvo Ocean Race transatlantic leg to the United Kingdom in 12 years, when the world’s leading offshore race makes its debut visit to Wales in…
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The Royal Akarana Yacht Club race from Auckland to Denarau, known as ANZ Sail Fiji, is definitely going ahead as the race will bring tourism to the area which will assist greatly in their recovery process, after parts of the…
The third day of the World Match Racing Tour was a frustrating one for sailors and officials. Light winds in the morning meant a late start before the pro-am could take place and then constant minor breakages on the boats…
The strong winds and steep waves have eased off, but the fleet is still battling upwind on day 4 of The Sailing City • Qingdao Cup to China. The northerly yachts, ClipperTelemed+ and PSP Logistics, are still leading the pack in first and second…
Sail Port Stephens 2016 sees the return of the MC38 class and the addition of Farr 40s to the ever-widening on-water program as the event with the handy April NSW school holiday time-slot shoots for the 200 boat mark. It’s…
World Sailing is pleased to announce that Gdynia, Poland has been selected to host the 2019 Youth Sailing World Championships. The 2019 Youth Worlds will be held out of Marina Gdynia which is close to the city centre and offers…
LONDON, England, March 2 – Six British TV celebrities will swap the luxuries of dry land for a taste of life at the extreme as they take to a Volvo Ocean Race boat and attempt to sail around the United…
Multihull Solutions is expecting record interest at its 2016 Sanctuary Cove Boat Show display when it unveils a new catamaran. The company will use the boat show from 19-22 May to host the Southern Hemisphere launch of the Fountaine Pajot…
All crew are safe and the ORACLE TEAM USA AC45S test platform is secure back at base following a capsize during training in Bermuda on Wednesday afternoon. “It was a great day for training, sunny, 15-20 knots of wind,” said…
The second day of the World Match Racing Tour's first event in the exciting M32 catamarans continued in Fremantle with fleet racing – and the rich got richer. The 20 skipper fleet has been divided into four groups of five…
For the first round of the RC44's 2016 championship, Bermuda today demonstrated exactly why it is a perfect venue for next year's America's Cup. On day one of the RC44 Bermuda Cup, there was sun, flat water and around 20…
The family of racing legend Roger Hickman have announced a celebration of his life will occur next Thursday, 10th of March at his beloved Cruising Yacht Club from 3pm. There will be a private service earlier in the day.
Fremantle, Australia (1st March 2016): Back in 1987, the eyes of the sailing world were on Fremantle in Western Australia for the America’s Cup. Now almost 30 years on, Fremantle once again hosts some of the greatest match racers of…
The fleet is enduring some difficult conditions with the wind increasing significantly, delivering speeds of up to 40 knots over the last 24 hours and short, sharp waves, making progress upwind very uncomfortable. Waves of three to four metres are…
The field is narrowing as the Rio Olympics draws ever closer and a key event for many of those fighting for the few remaining paces is the 2016 Senior and Junior Finn European Championships which is set to begin this…
The Red Bull Youth America’s Cup will bring the best national youth teams to Bermuda for racing in 2017 during the 35th America’s Cup. Applications for teams are available now Six youth crews will compete in Bermuda through their affiliation…
Ten years on since the RC44's first season, it is appropriate that the first regatta in 2016 for the Russell Coutts-conceived one design monohulls should take place in Bermuda, where the Kiwi yacht racing legend is masterminding next year's 35th…
The 2016 SB20 National Championships start in Blairgowrie, Victoria (Thursday 3 March – Sunday 6 March), with Tasmanian SB20 sailors making up half of the fifteen boat fleet. Recently crowned 2016 SB20 Tasmanian Champions Scott Brain (Ronald Young Builders), Bill…
The mystery of the yacht that was discovered drifting in the Pacific Ocean by the Clipper crew on board LMAX Exchange in January has been solved after Phillipine fishermen spotted the Sun Magic 44 Sayo and alerted local police. Crew…
Four people have been rescued by a cargo ship after the mast broke on the yacht they were sailing. The motor also stopped working and a jury-rigged sail tore. They were adrift for five days. Maryse Doyer, 68; Jaques Doyer,…
Rolex Sydney Hobart winner and Wild Rose owner Roger 'Hicko' Hickman passed away last night after a battle with cancer. Former crew mate and Yachting Australia President Matt Allen described Hicko as “one of the most popular and respected sailors…
“I’d never sail the lakes in a boat without a draw-up keel.” The owner of a modestly-sized trailer sailor shakes his head as he eyes the length of our Jarkan 36. The envy lacking in his gaze becomes understandable as…
One of the most heartwarming things we can do is to see a long-held dream fulfilled. But we must take care and ensure that everything we do is done in safety. Otherwise, life can take a very dramatic turn. I…
We all know fire can do devastating damage in a very short time.So why then are many of us reluctant to put a little more effort into fire detection and suppression equipment? Personally, I would like to see any boat…
It was not really an auspicious start to the cruise on Windjammer. Our early 0500 departure from Puerto Natales in southern Chile stretched out to an 1800 departure when we tried to raise our anchor and found that it was…
If it ever came to abandoning your yacht in a hurry would you be prepared? Would you have ready all you would need to grab and run? When about to embark on an ocean passage it is essential that you…
When we think of ocean waves we immediately conjure up a vision of rolling water, but everyone has a different response to them. Some are gentle and some (when kicked up by a mighty wind) can be so majestic and…
Awarded best mid-size cruiser for 2015, following on from the big sister 38 which won European Yacht of the year, the Oceanis 35 is a continuation of the formula. Our September 2014 review of the Oceanis 38 was titled ‘Transformer’…
Entries are now being accepted for the 20th anniversary of the Etchells Australasian Championship which will be conducted by Mooloolaba Yacht Club. Organising committee chair Trevor Martin says he is anticipating an outstanding event as the Etchells sailors start…
The first day of the World Match Racing Tour's historic move to M32 catamarans showed that these light and fast craft will be exciting to watch. The 20 crews were divided into four groups of five for the opening fleet…
With the fleet on an easterly course currently headed towards Taiwan on the race to Qingdao, the wind is picking up and will continue to do so for the next 18-24 hours. Clipper Race Meteorologist Simon Rowell has predicted wind speeds…
World Sailing is disappointed to announce that the Oman Sailing Committee have withdrawn from hosting the 2016 Youth Sailing World Championships which were due to take place in December 2016. The Oman Sailing Committee was able to exercise the…
Readers may have seen the support Cruising Helmsman gave for the recent Down Under Rally.The rally organiser, John Hembrow, has been nominated by John Thornely for the Cruiser of the year award to be decided later this year. It is…
Bavaria importers, Ensign Yacht Brokers claim, March is the month if you are looking for a new boat. There are factory rebates on the full range of Bavaria yachts, Nautitech catamarans and even its power boats. This includes rebates on…
Ben Ainslie, the most decorated Olympic sailor in history, led his Land Rover BAR team to victory at the Louis Vuitton America’s Cup World Series in Oman this weekend. Ainslie beat his former skipper, Jimmy Spithill and ORACLE TEAM USA, by…
Eighteen-year-old India Howard became 18ft Skiffs 2016 Queen of the Harbour when she teamed with Stephen Quigley, Thomas Quigley and Sam Ellis on Alcatel One Touch to claim the title with a brilliant victory on Sydney Harbour today. The Alcatel…
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