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2024 America's Cup clothing - save 20%
Dive into our special Easter Sale and navigate through our exclusive 37th America's Cup collection at unbeatable prices.
© AC37 Official Store
Mackay Boats acquire VX classes
Mackay Boats' goal is to continue supporting the exciting VX range of boats including the new VX Two
© Richard Gladwell - Sail-World.com/nz
Top sail designer dies of heart attack at 47yrs
Leading North Sails designer, and Lead Sail Designer for Alinghi Red Bull Racing, Gautier Sergent has passed away after sustaining a heart attack.
© North Sails
Kiwi sailors begin AC40 Training
Emirates Team New Zealand's Youth and Womens sailors had a challenging three-hour workout on Tuesday
© James Somerset/Emirates Team NZ
Cup Spy March 13: Jeddah Revisited
Four teams sailed out of Barcelona, Auckland and Jeddah, with all sailing AC40's as LEQ12s. American Magic hits the rough stuff off Barcelona.
© Job Vermeulen / America's Cup
Save 20% on 2024 America's clothing
Save 20% on 2024 America's clothing
Dive into our special Easter Sale and navigate through our exclusive 37th America's Cup collection
This Easter, the thrill of the 37th America's Cup is just a click away! Dive into our special Easter Sale and navigate through our exclusive 37th America's Cup collection at unbeatable prices.
by Matt Buckland, AC37 Official Store
Posted 29 Mar 09:06 NZDT
Mackay Boats acquire designer rights on VX range
Mackay Boats acquire designer rights on VX range
Mackay Boats' goal is to continue supporting the exciting VX range of boats including VX Two
Mackay Boats have announced they acquired the IP [Intellectual Property] rights to the VX range of boats from Bennett Yachting, in March 2024. Both companies have worked closely over the last decade along with Ovington Boats on the VX ONE and VX EVO
by Mackay Boats
Posted 28 Mar 21:21 NZDT
Melges 24 Worlds early registration closing Sunday
Melges 24 Worlds early registration closing Sunday
This Sunday, March 31, is the deadline to take advantage of the $100 early registration discount
Plans are under way for the 2024 Melges 24 World Championship on the beautiful San Francisco Bay, hosted by The San Francisco Yacht Club.
by International Melges 24 Class Association
Posted 29 Mar 10:44 NZDT
Clipper Race fleet begins Race 10
Clipper Race fleet begins Race 10
Crew embark on 5000nm race across North Pacific
Race 10: The Ultimate Test of Perseverance is a 5,340nm race across the North Pacific from China's Sailing City of Qingdao in China to Seattle in the USA.
by Clipper Round the World Race
Posted 29 Mar 03:13 NZDT
Rolex China Sea Race 2024 Day 2
Rolex China Sea Race 2024 Day 2
The Two-Handed Division is being led by A Plastic Ocean
The fleet enjoyed a fast-reaching leg during the first night of the Rolex China Sea Race thanks to an easterly airstream which stayed with competitors all the way up to 0700hrs at which time the fleet came to a halt and parked up for at least an hour.
by RHKYC media
Posted 29 Mar 00:43 NZDT
57th Governor's Cup invitations update
57th Governor's Cup invitations update
Jeffrey Petersen (USA), Cole Tapper (AUS) and Liam O'Keefe (USA) commit to the event
Governor's Cup will be July 22-27; World's match race skippers under 23 invited to file a Request for Invitation.
by Susan Kenney
Posted 28 Mar 18:39 NZDT
WASZP US Nationals overall
WASZP US Nationals overall
Exceptional performance of Denmark's Magnus Overbeck
The 2024 US Nationals in Kaneohe Bay have paved the way for an electrifying Americas Championship, marked by the exceptional performance of Denmark's Magnus Overbeck.
by Marc Ablett
Posted 28 Mar 13:08 NZDT
Thirteen from Fourteen
Thirteen from Fourteen
Not races in a sprint series - we're talking years!
Not races in a sprint series. We're talking years! Yes. That's over a decade. Bruce McCracken's Beneteau First 45, Ikon, has just won Division One of the Range Series on Melbourne's Port Phillip to amass this most brilliant of achievements.
by John Curnow, Editor, Sail World AUS
Posted 28 Mar 10:00 NZDT
Colligo Marine Torque Rope Receivers
Colligo Marine Torque Rope Receivers
Easy to install and can be removed and reinstalled to get the line length correct
Our Torque Rope Receivers are easy to install and can be removed and reinstalled to get the line length correct. Not that any of us have ever gotten the line length wrong the first time!
by Colligo Marine
Posted 28 Mar 09:26 NZDT
Meet the Henri-Lloyd Sail Jacket
Meet the Henri-Lloyd Sail Jacket
Designed for inshore and coastal sailing
Drawing inspiration from Henri-Lloyd's original market-leading jacket, the SAIL jacket has been designed for inshore and coastal sailing. With its versatility, durability, and unmatched protection, the SAIL is destined to be your go-to waterproof.
by Henri-Lloyd
Posted 28 Mar 07:00 NZDT
First ever Windsurfing Hall of Fame Induction
First ever Windsurfing Hall of Fame Induction
Ceremony to be held at Defi Wind in Gruissan, France on 9th May
The Windsurfing Hall of Fame is to stage its first ever induction ceremony at the famous Defi Wind event in Gruissan, south of France, an event that will see many of the sport's legends honoured for their achievements over the years.
by WSHOF
Posted 28 Mar 05:31 NZDT
Entries open for RS Venture Connect Worlds 2024
Entries open for RS Venture Connect Worlds 2024
The event will be first Class Worlds to take place in the United Kingdom
RS Sailing is pleased to announce that registration for the 2024 edition of the RS Venture Connect Class World Championship is now open.
by RS Sailing
Posted 28 Mar 04:50 NZDT
Top North Sails designer dead at 47yrs
Top North Sails designer dead at 47yrs
Leading North Sails designer Gautier Sergent passed away after sustaining a heart attack
It is with immense sadness that we share the news that our friend and North Sails colleague Gautier Sergent passed away after sustaining a heart attack.
by North Sails
Posted 28 Mar 02:25 NZDT
Kiwi Women and Youth teams get AC40 workout
Kiwi Women and Youth teams get AC40 workout
Emirates Team New Zealand's Youth and Womens sailors had a challenging three-hour workout on Tuesday
Emirates Team New Zealand's Youth and Womens sailors had a challenging three-hour workout in fresh conditions on Auckland's Waitemata Harbour on Tuesday.
by Emirates Team NZ/Sail-World.com/nz
Posted 28 Mar 01:37 NZDT
Magic start to Rolex China Sea Race 2024
Magic start to Rolex China Sea Race 2024
The fleet gathered before the start at RHKYC's Kellett Island Clubhouse for a lion dance
A lovely 10 to 12kts north easterly breeze made for an exciting start to the Royal Hong Kong Yacht Club's Rolex China Sea Race 2024. All 21 boats got off to a clean start today at 1120hrs in the stunning Hong Kong Victoria Harbour.
by RHKYC Media
Posted 28 Mar 00:27 NZDT
Team Malizia's IMOCA yacht is back in the water
Team Malizia's IMOCA yacht is back in the water
Spring has made its way to Lorient, as has a new set of foils
Spring has made its way to Lorient. The first flowers are blooming and the IMOCA racing boats are, just like the blossoms, gradually appearing, emerging one by one from their sheds after three months of winter refit.
by Team Malizia
Posted 27 Mar 19:22 NZDT
WASZP US Nationals Day 1
WASZP US Nationals Day 1
Racing unfolds under the radiant skies of Hawaii
The 2024 US National Championships and the WASZP Americas are unfolding under the radiant skies of Hawaii, setting the stage for a showcase of some of the best WASZP sailors in the world in an amazing venue.
by Marc Ablett
Posted 27 Mar 13:35 NZDT
McIntyre Ocean Globe Race Leg 4 update
McIntyre Ocean Globe Race Leg 4 update
Fleet crossing equator fight for every mile in the sweltering doldrums sun
It proved another 'challenging' week for the McIntyre Ocean Globe crews as they navigated their way through the potholed doldrums, crossing the Equator and sailing back to the NE trade winds of the Northern Hemisphere.
by Ocean Globe Race
Posted 27 Mar 11:04 NZDT
SailGP, Ultims, and Global Solo Challenge
SailGP, Ultims, and Global Solo Challenge
For a two-day regatta, a lot of action went down at last weekend's SailGP Christchurch event
For a two-day regatta, a lot of action went down at last weekend's SailGP Christchurch event (March 22 and 23), which took place on the waters of New Zealand's Lyttelton Harbour.
by David Schmidt
Posted 27 Mar 04:00 NZDT
Smart circumnavigation: Lagoon 440 Catamaran Impi
Smart circumnavigation: Lagoon 440 Catamaran Impi
Meet Brent and Ana, last year's winners of the Cyclops Marine Magic Number video competition
Meet Brent and Ana. Last year, they won our Magic Number video competition. Since then they've completed their first circumnavigation onboard their Lagoon 440 Catamaran 'Impi'. Now they're getting ready for their second!
by Cyclops Marine
Posted 27 Mar 01:30 NZDT
Cup Spy March 13: Swiss return to Jeddah
Cup Spy March 13: Swiss return to Jeddah
Four teams sailed out of Barcelona, Auckland and Jeddah, with all sailing AC40's as LEQ12s
Four of the six teams sailed out of Barcelona, Auckland and Jeddah, with all sailing AC40's in development mode. Two - American Magic and Alinghi Red Bull Racing sailed paired AC40s, with the latter returning to Jeddah for their fifth session.
by Richard Gladwell/Sail-World NZ
Posted 26 Mar 23:40 NZDT
Rolex China Sea Race 2024 Press Conference
Rolex China Sea Race 2024 Press Conference
21 boats will be on the start line, ready to race the 565-nm across the South China Sea
The stage is set for the return of the Rolex China Sea Race and the energy is palpable and anticipation high as the 21 teams registered to race gather at the docks of Royal Hong Kong Yacht Club for last-minute preparations before the start tomorrow.
by Vivian Ngan
Posted 26 Mar 23:09 NZDT
Sail like a pro with the Vaikobi VXI Pro Vest
Sail like a pro with the Vaikobi VXI Pro Vest
Providing impact protection where needed as well as an ergonomic fit
New for season 2024 is the sleek VXI Pro vest from Vaikobi, designed to provide impact protection where needed as well as an ergonomic fit that makes you forget you are even wearing it.
by Vaikobi
Posted 26 Mar 23:00 NZDT
Plymo – Weddings, Parties, Anything
Plymo – Weddings, Parties, Anything
What a guy. Andrew John Plympton AM may have had many nicknames, but Plymo describes him best
What a guy. Andrew John Plympton AM may have had many nicknames, like ‘Cheese', ‘The Admiral', ‘Dingo', and ‘Prez', but there can be no doubt that it is ‘Plymo' which best describes his disarming smile and entertaining wit.
by John Curnow, Editor, Sail World AUS
Posted 26 Mar 19:52 NZDT
Last week at sea for Riccardo Tosetto
Last week at sea for Riccardo Tosetto
Equipment fatigue in Global Solo Challenge
Riccardo has put the foot on the gas and must certainly feel a sense of anticipation for his imminent arrival. He has finally found the following winds he had been looking for by heading north on his long detour around the Azores high pressure system.
by Marco Nannini / Global Solo Challenge
Posted 26 Mar 04:57 NZDT
Entry opens for the 2024 International 14 Worlds
Entry opens for the 2024 International 14 Worlds
To be held at the iconic Circolo Vela Torbole, Lake Garda
The International Fourteen World Championships will be sailed on Lake Garda for the first time in class history. Circolo Vela Torbole will host the event from 1st to 9th August 2024.
by International 14 class
Posted 26 Mar 03:28 NZDT
Kiwi Govt promises action after SailGP capsize
Kiwi Govt promises action after SailGP capsize
Kiwi Govt leaders say they will act on bureaucracy and red tape that strangled SailGP
The leaders of three parties that make up the New Zealand Coalition Government have all backed SailGP, following the organisational debacle which resulted in the suspension of racing on Saturday, triggered by the appearance of a dolphin in the start area.
by Richard Gladwell, Sail-World NZ
Posted 25 Mar 23:07 NZDT
2024 Formula Kite Europeans at Mar Menor overall
2024 Formula Kite Europeans at Mar Menor overall
Nolot and Maeder win in high-wind crescendo
Winds gusting close to 30 knots brought spectacular conditions for the climax of the 2024 Formula Kite European Championship in Mar Menor, Spain.
by Andy Rice
Posted 25 Mar 19:17 NZDT
Elliott 5.9 Nationals: R+R wins for 9th time
Elliott 5.9 Nationals: R+R wins for 9th time
R+R's sails well to head off a number of serious contenders for 9th Elliott 5.9 National title
R+R, campaigned by Craig Satterthwaite and Bart Bearda, took out the Burnsco Elliott 5.9 National title over the weekend. This is now R+R's ninth Elliott 5.9 National title but again they had to sail well to head off a number of serious contenders.
by Gareth Howard - Elliott 5.9 Association
Posted 25 Mar 16:52 NZDT
US SailGP Team moves up Season Points
US SailGP Team moves up Season Points
After ITM New Zealand Sail Grand Prix mayhem
Sunday's racing delivered more than enough action to cement SailGP's tagline as ‘the most exciting race on water;' and even experienced racing fans are still digesting what took place at the ITM New Zealand Sail Grand Prix.
by Laura Muma/US SailGP team
Posted 25 Mar 11:18 NZDT
Black Foils win ITM New Zealand Sail Grand Prix
Black Foils win ITM New Zealand Sail Grand Prix
New Zealand overtakes Australia as overall season leaders
New Zealand's 'Black Foils' - driven by Peter Burling - today claimed victory in front of an adoring hometown crowd at the the second-annual ITM New Zealand Sail Grand Prix in Christchurch.
by SailGP
Posted 24 Mar 20:34 NZDT
Australia sustains major damage
Australia sustains major damage
In dramatic collision on Lyttelton Harbour
Tom Slingsby and his Australian crew have been hit with a devastating blow after a dramatic collision with a course mark during the first fleet race of the Championship Sunday forced the team to retire from racing altogether.
by Australia SailGP Team
Posted 24 Mar 20:19 NZDT
SailGP Ch'ch: Black Foils win home Final
SailGP Ch'ch: Black Foils win home Final
A first leg collision with a Finish Mark has severely damaged the cross beam on the Australian F50
While SailGP Christchurch failed to deliver on the first scheduled day of racing, Kiwi fans left the Lyttelton Harbour venue thrilled with having seen some great sailing action, topped off with an end to end win for Peter Burling and the Black Foils.
by Richard Gladwell/Sail-World NZ
Posted 24 Mar 16:11 NZDT
2024 Formula Kite Europeans at Mar Menor Day 5
2024 Formula Kite Europeans at Mar Menor Day 5
World Champions poised for Euro glory
On day five of the 2024 Formula Kite European Championship in Mar Menor, Spain, Max Maeder and Lauriane Nolot took a step closer to winning back their European titles from two years ago.
by Andy Rice
Posted 24 Mar 13:57 NZDT
SailGP Ch'ch: Races added to the Day 2 schedule
SailGP Ch'ch: Races added to the Day 2 schedule
SailGP organisers have advised that an extra race has been added to the schedule for Race Day 2
SailGP organisers have advised that an extra race has been added to the schedule for Race Day 2, to make up for the three races not sailed on Day 1, due to a dolphin presence being detected on the racing area.
by Richard Gladwell/Sail-World.com/nz
Posted 24 Mar 11:35 NZDT
SailGP Inspire: Race action from Race Day 2
SailGP Inspire: Race action from Race Day 2
Action from Race Day 2 where a big fleet of RS Fevas is participating in the Sail Inspire program
Action from Race Day 2 where a big fleet of RS Fevas is participating in the Sail Inspire program which is part of the SailGP Christchurch event.
by Richard Gladwell, Sail-World.com
Posted 24 Mar 11:17 NZDT
America's Cup: A look inside the British Challenge
America's Cup: A look inside the British Challenge
"The Challengers Series" goes behind the scenes with INEOS Britannia in their attempt to win the Cup
In what looks like a new series the 2024 America's Cup "The Challengers Series" takes you behind the scenes with INEOS Britannia in their attempt to win the America's Cup for Great Britain
by Richard Gladwell/Sail-World.com/nz
Posted 23 Mar 22:55 NZDT
ITM New Zealand Sail Grand Prix Day 1
ITM New Zealand Sail Grand Prix Day 1
Racing cancelled due to mammal activity on the racecourse
Racing was cancelled on the opening day of the ITM New Zealand Sail Grand Prix | Christchurch, due to mammal activity on the racecourse for the duration of the race window.
by SailGP
Posted 23 Mar 20:02 NZDT
SailGP Christchurch - Day 1: Dolphins 3, SailGP 0
SailGP Christchurch - Day 1: Dolphins 3, SailGP 0
Day 1 of racing in SailGP Christchurch not sailed after endangered dolphins refuse to budge
Day 1 of racing in SailGP Christchurch failed to get underway after a protected dolphin species entered the No-Go zone on Lyttleton Harbour.
by Richard Gladwell Sail-World NZ
Posted 23 Mar 17:30 NZDT
Updates to 2024 Women's WMRT Schedule
Updates to 2024 Women's WMRT Schedule
After the unfortunate cancellation of the opening season events in Annapolis and San Francisco
The Women's World Match Racing Tour today announced changes to the 2024 Tour schedule after the unfortunate cancellation of the opening season events in Annapolis and San Francisco due to a shortage of registered teams.
by Women's WMRT
Posted 23 Mar 15:23 NZDT
SailGP Inspire: Action from Race Day 1
SailGP Inspire: Action from Race Day 1
Action from Race Day 1 where 50 RS Feva sailors are participating in the Sail Inspire
Action from Race Day 1 where a big fleet of RS Fevas is participating in the Sail Inspire which is part of the SailGP Christchurch event.
by Richard Gladwell, Sail-World.com
Posted 23 Mar 14:57 NZDT
New radio/social media commentary for SailGP
New radio/social media commentary for SailGP
A new commentary, on social media is being trialled for SailGP Christchurch - hosted by Jody Shiels
A new commentary, on social media, is being trialled for SailGP Christchurch - hosted by Jody Shiels the most entertaining commentator in Sailing. He is assisted by matchracer Chris Steele, and Olympian Anna Willcox
by SailWorld/Jody Shiels
Posted 23 Mar 11:18 NZDT
2024 Formula Kite Europeans at Mar Menor Day 4
2024 Formula Kite Europeans at Mar Menor Day 4
Why Max makes Mazella mad
No matter how much the standard of the fleet improves, Max Maeder continues to be very hard to catch. That was the conclusion from the first day of Gold Fleet racing on day four of the 2024 Formula Kite European Championship in Mar Menor, Spain.
by Andy Rice
Posted 23 Mar 10:30 NZDT
Four skippers still battling to finish the GSC
Four skippers still battling to finish the GSC
Riccardo Tosetto and Francois Gouin are both preparing for their final dash
With Andrea Mura completing the Global Solo Challenge podium on Sunday certainly the focus of many of those following the event has drifted away towards other ongoing events and others about to start.
by Marco Nannini / Global Solo Challenge
Posted 23 Mar 09:49 NZDT
2024 Etchells Worlds at Fremantle overall
2024 Etchells Worlds at Fremantle overall
Magpie soars like an eagle to claim the title
James Mayo (1999) and Richard Allanson (2019) have previously won the Etchells World Championships, but this is the first time in 20 years that Graeme Taylor can claim the honour.
by Suellen Hurling
Posted 23 Mar 04:18 NZDT
Henri-Lloyd launches Elite Offshore range
Henri-Lloyd launches Elite Offshore range
Created using experience spanning seven decades
Created using experience spanning seven decades and engineered from the latest ultra-reliable and durable fabrics, the Elite Offshore Range is designed to meet the demands of sailing professionals and passionate enthusiasts.
by Henri-Lloyd
Posted 23 Mar 03:30 NZDT
PlanetSail Episode 30: The Incredible Race
PlanetSail Episode 30: The Incredible Race
The Arkea Ultim Challenge - Brest raised the bar
Before the six skippers had even started the solo race around the world in their 32m giant trimarans it was clear that the Arkea Ultim Challenge - Brest was a very special race.
by Matt Sheahan
Posted 23 Mar 02:15 NZDT
Emirates GBR SailGP Team pushing learning curve
Emirates GBR SailGP Team pushing learning curve
Despite limited time on the water ahead of the ITM New Zealand Sail Grand Prix
The Emirates Great Britain SailGP Team is pushing the learning curve despite limited time on the water ahead of the ITM New Zealand Sail Grand Prix this weekend.
by Emirates GBR SailGP Team
Posted 23 Mar 00:47 NZDT