Globe40: Challenge of Cape Horn
Today at 15:00 hours local time (01:00 UTC Sunday), the Gobe40 crews set sail on Leg 5 in Matavai Bay to the north of Tahiti, bound for the Argentinean stopover of Ushuaia via the legendary yet feared Cape Horn. A…
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Route du Rhum Mono and Multi classes decided
Friday night into Saturday’s early hours The Memorial ACTe, Pointe-à-Pitre’s giant structure, dedicated to the history, heritage and memories of the Caribbean slave trade, watched on as the busiest spell of finishers completed the 12th edition of the Route du…
Strike 1 to Hodgkinson and Sorensen at SSORC
Victoire and Advanced Philosophy were the outstanding recipients of wins in summer like offshore conditions on the opening day of the 2022 Nautilus Marine Insurance Sydney Short Ocean Racing Championship (SSORC) today. Division 1 of Middle Harbour Yacht Club’s (MHYC)…
Teams battle for final fleet positions at RS Venture Connect Worlds
The third day of racing at the 2022 RS Venture Connect World Championship, organised by Oman Sail, brought with it yet more exceptional sailing and many more surprises. Oman’s Sultan Al Wahaibi and Ahmed Al Balushi lead the Open category,…
Jourdain penalty means Escoffier wins Route du Rhum Multi class
Loïc Escoffier (Lodigroup) who crossed the finish line second in the Multihull division has been declared winner of the Route du Rhum – Destination Guadeloupe after initial winner, Roland Jourdain was penalised. Escoffier crossed the line at Pointe-à-Pitre line at…
Route du Rhum: Roland Jourdain wins Rhum Multi class
French skipper Roland Jourdain (We Explore) has won the Rhum Multihull class in the 12th Route du Rhum-Destination Guadeloupe when he crossed the finish line at 19:06:00hrs UTC (Friday). Jourdain’s elapsed time for the 3542 nautical mile solo course from…
Sail Canada and Canada SailGP team align to promote sport
Montreal: Sail Canada and Canada SailGP Team are pleased to announce an official partnership between the two organisations to further promote and develop the sport nationwide, including developing foiling talent across the country. Since the Canada SailGP Team debuted in…
New Cervetti 44 by Dufour Catamarans
Introducing the Cervetti 44 – the first of an exciting new range from the stableresponsible for the magnificent Dufour 48 Catamaran. The Cervetti 44 embodies the very latest in design and production techniquesresulting in exceptional quality, style and unrivalled luxury….
AC40 – Implementing a solution
Auckland – 25th November 2022 Just days ago, Emirates Team New Zealand buried the bow of their AC40 while testing in waves on Auckland’s Hauraki Gulf, which resulted in damage to the forward sections of the hull and deck structure….
BIA Launch Discover Boating Campaign – See You Out There
The Boating Industry Association Ltd (BIA) has launched its Discover Boating campaign, ‘See You Out There’, ahead of the expected busy summer season. The three-month campaign aims to retain the high levels of interest and participation in boating, as well…
Ambrogio Beccaria (Alla Grande-Pirelli) second in Class40
23 November 2022Italian skipper Ambrogio Beccaria brought his 100% Italian made Alla Grande-Pirelli across the finish line of the 12th Route du Rhum-Destination Guadeloupe at 2038hrs UTC to take a hard earned second place in the highly competitive 55 boat…
Rhum Multi Class leader Gilles Buekenhout (JESS) capsizes
23 November 2022Rhum Multi Class Leader Gilles Buekenhout (JESS) has capsized but is safe on board At 1920hrs this Wednesday, November 23, the race management of the 12th edition of La Route du Rhum – Destination Guadeloupe received a message…
100th entry in historic 180th Festival of Sails
Geelong’s 2023 Festival of Sails will mark a number of key milestones for local sailor Geoff Newman who is officially the 100th entrant in next year’s event. As the regatta gets set to celebrate a major milestone when it returns…
Two Capes Race preview
This Saturday will see a bumper fleet hit the start line for the Derwent Sailing Squadron’s novel short ocean race, the Two Capes Race. Sponsored by the Hobart law firm, Wallace Wilkinson and Webster, the race will start off Wrest…
Marine electrical safety for vessels at marinas
By Mark Smith, Engineering Surveyor I recently visited a local marina, and out of curiosity, conducted a spot check on the shoreconnections. I was amazed to discover over 85% of connections were unsafe!It seems boaties are either unaware, or simply…
18 Footer championship season begins Sunday
Sunday’s Race 1 of the NSW 18ft skiff Championship is the first step of a long campaign towards becoming the world’s best team at the 2023 JJ Giltinan Championship next March on Sydney Harbour. With the return of the triple…
Yoann Richomme wins Class40 for a second time
23 November 2022French skipper Yoann Richomme joined the very elite group of solo ocean racers to have twice won their class on the Route du Rhum-Destination Guadeloupe today, when he brought the new build Lombard Lift 40 V2 Paprec-Arkea through…
International fleet set for 2022 Sydney Hobart
A strong fleet with an international flavour and multiple former winners and record holders is preparing to take on the 2022 Rolex Sydney Hobart Yacht Race. 118 boats are entered for the 77th edition of the Cruising Yacht Club of…
International skippers in Route du Rhum IMOCA class
23 November 2022-Britain’s Pip Hare 12th, rising Star Rookie Haryada 14th, and Italy’s Giancarlo Pedote in 16th in the IMOCA class -Yoann Richomme looks set to take Class40 title this afternoon, as battle for seconds rages between Italy’s Ambrogio Beccaria…
New IECA Class Rules in Effect
The final stage in the process for changing class rules, World Sailing approval, is complete and the new class rules are in effect. The new rules are posted here and other technical documents here. Each proposed rule change was designed…
Thomson finishes top ten at ILCA Euros
Western Australian Zoe Thomson has rounded out a consistent week at the ILCA European Championships, finishing eighth overall at the regatta in Hyeres, France. The Royal Freshwater Bay Yacht Club athlete maintained her form across challenging conditions in a six…
World Sailing partners with GWA and IWSA to develop wingfoiling
World Sailing has partnered with the Global Wingsports Association (GWA) and the International Wing Sports Association (IWSA) to support the development of one of the fastest growing sailing disciplines. Under a new governance structure for the sport, World Sailing will…
Artzner and Galea win GWA Surf Slalom World titles
After five action packed days in Taiba at the Copa Kitley GWA Wingfoil World Cup Brazil we finally arrived at the deciding heats of the 2022 Surf Slalom championship on Sunday. Men’s 2022 Wingfoil Surf-Slalom World Championship podium:1 Titouan Galea…
Auckland Anniversary Regatta
Entrants in the 183rd Auckland Anniversary Day Regatta on 30 January 2023 will have the chance to win several major spot prizes totalling well over $10,000 in value, plus much more, thanks to the generosity of the event’s sponsors. Regatta…
Record breaking win for Thomas Ruyant in Route du Rhum IMOCA
21 NOVEMBER 2022Thomas Ruyant, solo skipper of LinkedOut, was unofficially crowned ‘King of the Transats’ when he won the 38 boat IMOCA class on the 12th Route du Rhum-Destination Guadeloupe. Hollow eyed, wobbly legged and exhausted this morning after setting…
GWA Wingfoil World Cup Brazil
After an epic climax to the Surf-Freestyle championship on Friday, focus shifted to the Surf-Slalom fleets on day four of the Copa Kitley GWA Wingfoil World Cup Brazil. It was crunch time for Titouan Galea and Flora Artzner who have…
ETNZ have suffered damage to the bow of their AC40
Auckland – 21st November 2022 Emirates Team New Zealand have suffered damage to the bow of their AC40 today after an early start testing on Auckland’s Hauraki Gulf in some top end conditions. In recent weeks the Emirates Team New…
Australian Sailing CEO among AIS Leadership Award Finalists
Australian Sailing CEO Ben Houston has been named as a finalist for the Australian Institute of Sport’s Award for Leadership at the 2022 AIS Sport Performance Awards (ASPAs). The ASPAs return after a COVID-impacted lay-off in 2021, and will celebrate…
18ft Skiffs Spring Championship Race 7 and Yandoo Trophy
Sunday, 20 November 2022Sydney Harbour The Yandoo 18ft skiff team of John (Woody) Winning, Fang Warren and Josh Porebski became the 2022-23 Spring champions after 30-35 knot westerly winds battering Sydney Harbour forced the abandonment of today’s scheduled final race…
Classic trades with a lively start for ARC 2022
37th Atlantic Rally for Cruisers Sets Sail FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASESunday 20 November 2022It was an exciting start to the 37th edition of the Atlantic Rally for Cruisers (ARC) today, Sunday 20 November, from Las Palmas de Gran Canaria, as a…
Harken International Youth Match Racing Championship
For the first time in 30yrs of the event, racing was Abandoned late in the afternoon on the final day before any racing took place due to weather conditions in Pittwater. As a result, the final placings were based on…
Last night moves may decide thrilling IMOCA victory on Route du Rhum
20 NOVEMBER 2022A record sized entry of 38 boats at the start line in Saint Malo on Wednesday 9th November looks set to produce the closest and most exciting finish to an IMOCA race in the 44-year history of the…
Le Roux (Koesio) wins nail biting Ocean 50 showdown
In the 12th Route du Rhum-Destination Guadeloupe French solo skipper Erwan Le Roux sailed Koesio across the finish line first in the OCEAN FIFTY fleet this morning at 10:50:52 UTC (06:50:52 local time) narrowly beating second placed Quentin Vlamynck (Arkema)…
Big Scores shake up standings at ILCA Euros
There were big scores all around on the penultimate day of the ILCA European Championships in Hyeres, France, with the results shaking up the overall event leaderboard. Following an early start, three races were completed for both the ILCA 6…
Hobart Combined Clubs Harbour Series
Race Day Saturday 19 November 2022 Tough Day on the River Strong and gusty north-easterly winds of around 25 knots roughed up the fleet in the Combined Clubs Harbour Series racing conducted by Bellerive Yacht Club on Saturday. Several boats…
Conditions continue to perplex sailors at ILCA Europeans
The first day of Finals racing got underway at the ILCA European Championships in Hyeres, France, with the wind conditions continuing to mystify both sailors and the Race Committee. The ILCA 6 fleet only completed one race today due to…
Golden Globe Race: Tapio Lehtinen safe and sound
Les Sables d’Olonne: A successful rescue operation for Tapio Lehtinen took place in the Southern Indian Ocean, with Kirsten Neuschäfer the first to reach his position and take him to safety aboard her racing yacht, Minnehaha, before transferring him onto…
Route du Rhum: Le Vaillant finishes before gold rush
Arthur Le Vaillant brought his 21-year-old Ultim, Mieux, through the Route du Rhum-Destination Guadeloupe finish line in sixth place this afternoon. From fourth in Class40 in 2018, it is something of a step up for the 34-year-old skipper from La…
Australian ILCA squads make cut at Europeans
Qualifying concluded today at the ILCA European Championships with just one race being completed in funky conditions. The off-shore Mistral direction persisted during the morning, however following a postponement due to the strong winds, the wind dissipated and became very…
Golden Globe Race: Tapio Lehtinen Distress activation
Les Sables d’Olonne: Tapio Lehtinen was sailing toward Australia in the Southern Ocean, when at 0654 UTC, he activated Asteria’s EPIRB, 460 nautical miles south-east from Port Elizabeth in South Africa, while racing in the solo Golden Globe Race. The…
