A closer look at AC75 masts and rigging A closer look at AC75 masts and rigging As the Round Robins progress and Barcelona delivers, the AC75 fleet is looking fast Southern Spars has played a leading role since entering the America's Cup fold in 1995, with the supply of Team New Zealand's innovative high-performance carbon mast that took them to a historic victory. by Kate Davison Posted 6 Sep 07:47 PDT Ben McGrane's inside track on the sailing scene Ben McGrane's inside track on the sailing scene One of Britain's great dinghy sailors keeps his finger on the pulse of many of the UK's big classes One of Britain's great dinghy sailors, who keeps his finger on the pulse of many of the UK's big classes, is Hyde Sails' Ben McGrane. by Mark Jardine Posted 6 Sep 06:00 PDT Svea and Velsheda set to line up Svea and Velsheda set to line up At showcase Maxi Yacht Rolex Cup A breezy week seems to be in prospect for competitors at this year's Maxi Yacht Rolex Cup which starts on Monday out of Porto Cervo, Sardinia. by J Class Association Posted 6 Sep 05:49 PDT America's Cup yacht tracking, data & graphics America's Cup yacht tracking, data & graphics The story of how it all began in 1987! We have all got used to the ever improving and impressive graphics, tracking and analysis used for America's Cup TV coverage and that of SailGP. But when, where and how did this all start? by A+T Instruments Posted 6 Sep 03:15 PDT Louis Vuitton Cup: Day 6 - The Agony and Ecstasy Louis Vuitton Cup: Day 6 - The Agony and Ecstasy Most would have viewed Day 6 of the Louis Vuitton Cup with mixed emotions Most would have viewed Day 6 of the Louis Vuitton Cup with mixed emotions. Ecstasy when their boat is winning, turning to deepest despair when it fell off its foils. New content added including Inside Tack with Freddie Carr, Giles Scott and Ian Williams. by Richard Gladwell/Sail-World.com/nz Posted 6 Sep 03:07 PDT Henri-Lloyd Mav Lite Shell Jacket Henri-Lloyd Mav Lite Shell Jacket An Ideal Transitioning Season Jacket The Mav-Lite Shell Jacket offers the perfect blend of technical performance and functionality, making it ideal for transitioning seasons. Build responsibly with recycled bio-based fabric technology, this 100% waterproof and windproof is breathable. by Henri-Lloyd Posted 6 Sep 00:42 PDT 2024 Finn Gold Cup at Sailing Aarhus Day 3 2024 Finn Gold Cup at Sailing Aarhus Day 3 Oskari Muhonen storms into the lead The Finn Gold Cup is not for the feint hearted. The third day of the 2024 Finn Gold Cup in Aarhus was a hard, long and challenging day for everyone. After three more races, Finland's Oskari Muhonen has an eight-point lead over Italy's Alessandro Marega. by Robert Deaves Posted 5 Sep 21:17 PDT 5.5 Metre class Worlds day 4 5.5 Metre class Worlds day 4 Seven boats are now race winners in Bénodet, France Seven boats are now race winners in the 2024 world championship, yet only one has scored two victories - Aspire (Przemek Gacek, Mateusz Kusznierewicz and Kilian Weise), which is currently lying fourth overall. by Rupert Holmes Posted 5 Sep 16:41 PDT American Magic Splits Results with a Win and Loss American Magic Splits Results with a Win and Loss Matches against INEOS Britannia and Alinghi The schedule for the sixth day of racing at the Louis Vuitton Cup called for two matches for NYYC American Magic. The team first faced the British Challenger of Record, INEOS Britannia, followed by a match against Switzerland's Alinghi. by New York Yacht Club American Magic Posted 5 Sep 12:55 PDT Fine margins and exciting racing Fine margins and exciting racing On day six of the Louis Vuitton Cup After thunderstorms cut short racing on Tuesday and cancelled racing yesterday, INEOS Britannia finally got under way in Round Robin 2 this afternoon. by INEOS Britannia Posted 5 Sep 11:56 PDT Louis Vuitton Cup Day 6: Swiss score vital win Louis Vuitton Cup Day 6: Swiss score vital win The big story of the day was Alinghi Red Bull Racing The big story of the day was Alinghi Red Bull Racing - a team that at their own admission has had a 'reset' - scoring their second win of the regatta to now move off the bottom-step in the rankings. by America's Cup Media Posted 5 Sep 11:47 PDT 2024 KiteFoil World Series Austria day 1 2024 KiteFoil World Series Austria day 1 Dickinson rises to the Max Challenge When the wind was suddenly gusting up to 45 knots across Lake Traunsee, the prospect of anyone going racing on day one of KiteFoil World Series Austria looked slim indeed. by International Kiteboarding Association Posted 5 Sep 11:27 PDT Entry open for Bacardi Cup Invitational Regatta Entry open for Bacardi Cup Invitational Regatta There is no better place to experience a unique blend of exhilarating racing and Bacardi hospitality Set sail for the world-renowned 2025 Bacardi Cup Invitational Regatta and the 2024/2025 Bacardi Winter Series. Our online entry is officially open! by Bacardi Cup Invitational Regatta Posted 5 Sep 10:47 PDT Solid second win for Alinghi Red Bull Racing Solid second win for Alinghi Red Bull Racing On Day 6 of the Louis Vuitton Cup Round Robins Alinghi Red Bull Racing powered through Day 6 of the Louis Vuitton Cup. Securing a convincing win in their match against NYYC American Magic, the Swiss Challenger looks to have hit their stride in this second stage of the Round Robin. by Alinghi Red Bull Racing Posted 5 Sep 10:10 PDT M32 World Championship begins with thunder M32 World Championship begins with thunder The opening party set the perfect tone for the regatta The M32 World Championship has started and we have some exciting racing ahead of us. Reigning world champions Rated X, with skipper Jake Julien, remain the team to beat this season. by M32 Class Posted 5 Sep 10:01 PDT 2026 Golden Globe Race - Two years to go! 2026 Golden Globe Race - Two years to go! Nothing compares to the GGR - 29 entrants signed up and the countdown begins With just two years remaining, 29 passionate sailors from 12 countries, including two women and the race's first Generation Z entrant, have signed up for this unique and gruelling challenge. by Golden Globe Race Posted 5 Sep 09:49 PDT Puig Vela Clàssica Barcelona underway Puig Vela Clàssica Barcelona underway Marking a milestone in the sailing world Barcelona once again hosts one of the Mediterranean's most iconic nautical competitions with the 17th edition of the Puig Vela Clàssica Regatta. by Covadonga Muñoz Posted 5 Sep 09:45 PDT Luna Rossa defeats Orient Express Luna Rossa defeats Orient Express Securing a spot in the Louis Vuitton Cup semifinals With the storm that had kept the 37th America's Cup AC75s on dock yesterday out of the way, racing resumed today under clear skies, with southerly 10 knot winds and much cooler temperatures. by Luna Rossa Prada Pirelli Posted 5 Sep 08:54 PDT What did we learn on Louis Vuitton Cup Day 6 What did we learn on Louis Vuitton Cup Day 6 Racing resumed after the storm in Barcelona With the storm through, racing resumed in Barcelona for Day 6 of the Louis Vuitton Cup Round Robins in a light and very patchy wind. by Mark Jardine Posted 5 Sep 08:37 PDT GKA ProAm & Test Event Dunkerque proves a big hit GKA ProAm & Test Event Dunkerque proves a big hit Tens of thousands of kiteboarding fans thronged the historic strand of the northern French port Tens of thousands of kiteboarding fans thronged the historic strand of the northern French port of Dunkerque as the first GKA ProAm Challenge and GKA Test Event played out over four action-packed days. by Ian MacKinnon Posted 5 Sep 07:24 PDT Quick and easy instrument upgrades Quick and easy instrument upgrades Join the many hundreds of satisfied boats who have found an upgrade with A+T to be the best With the end of the season nearing, now is the time to action upgrades to legacy instrument systems. Join the many hundreds of satisfied boats who have found an upgrade with A+T to be the best, quickest and usually lowest cost way. by A+T Instruments Posted 5 Sep 04:00 PDT Cartagena to be The Ocean Race Europe stopover Cartagena to be The Ocean Race Europe stopover Historic Spanish port to host the foiling IMOCA fleet Historic Spanish port to host foiling IMOCA fleet and Ocean Live Park with engaging focus on ocean health. by The Ocean Race Posted 5 Sep 01:43 PDT Unveiling The New Pro-Ratchet 40 Unveiling The New Pro-Ratchet 40 Featuring an all-new aluminium sheave which provides exceptional grip and control Allen are thrilled to announce our latest product update – the Pro-Ratchet 40, a high-performance 40mm ratchet block featuring an all-new aluminium sheave which provides exceptional grip and control like never before. by Allen Posted 5 Sep 00:30 PDT RS Tera World Championship 2025 Venue Announced RS Tera World Championship 2025 Venue Announced To be hosted by Jachetní Klub Cerná v Pošumaví on the shores of Lake Lipno in the Czech Republic It is with great excitement that the International RS Tera Class Association announces that the 2025 RS Tera World Championship will be hosted by Jachetní Klub Cerná v Pošumaví on the shores of Lake Lipno in the Czech Republic, from August 3rd - 8th. by RS Sailing Posted 4 Sep 22:21 PDT 5.5 Metre class Worlds day 3 5.5 Metre class Worlds day 3 Race wins for Aspire and The Jean Genie, but Ku-Ring-Gai III leads Aspire (Przemek Gacek, Mateusz Kusznierewicz and Kilian Weise) won Wednesday's first race by a narrow margin at the end of what proved to be an adrenaline fuelled downwind leg for many competitors, with many boats overlapped on the finish line. by Rupert Holmes Posted 4 Sep 20:44 PDT Puig Vela Clàssica Barcelona start postponed Puig Vela Clàssica Barcelona start postponed Favourable forecasts for Thursday's racing The complicated weather situation currently affecting the Catalan coast has prevented the inauguration of the Puig Vela Clàssica regatta, whose sports program included the first three races of the 12 Metre class. by Covadonga Muñoz Posted 4 Sep 10:04 PDT One month until the J Class Barcelona Regatta One month until the J Class Barcelona Regatta Taking centre stage in Barcelona during the Louis Vuitton 37th America's Cup In one month's time J Class yachts will enjoy a welcome return to the America's Cup spotlight when four stunning examples muster in Barcelona during the Louis Vuitton 37th America's Cup to race at the J Class Barcelona Regatta. by J Class Association Posted 4 Sep 09:53 PDT 2024 Finn Gold Cup at Sailing Aarhus Day 2 2024 Finn Gold Cup at Sailing Aarhus Day 2 Racing lost as large storm systems pass over Denmark The Bay of Aarhus remained mirror like through the morning, with the occasional shower, and with large storm systems also passing over Denmark, racing was later abandoned for the day. by Robert Deaves Posted 4 Sep 07:35 PDT SP80 reaches a new milestone SP80 reaches a new milestone In pursuit of World Sailing Speed Record The Swiss team chasing the world sailing speed record has achieved a new milestone. Training since late 2023 in Leucate (South of France), the team recorded a new top speed of 40+ knots (74 km/h) with its kite-powered boat this summer. by SP80 Posted 4 Sep 05:38 PDT 97th Annual Conanicut YC Around the Island Race 97th Annual Conanicut YC Around the Island Race A day of exhilarating competition on the water Despite overcast skies and intermittent sprinkles, the 97th Annual Conanicut Yacht Club (CYC) Around the Island Race delivered a day of exhilarating competition on the water. by Conanicut Yacht Club Around the Island Race Posted 4 Sep 05:26 PDT 11th Hour Racing debuts new film in Venice, Italy 11th Hour Racing debuts new film in Venice, Italy Featuring sailor Francesca Clapcich at ONA Short Film Festival 11th Hour Racing is thrilled to announce the world premiere of its latest film, "Between Waves," featuring renowned Italian sailor Francesca Clapcich. by 11th Hour Racing Team Posted 4 Sep 05:15 PDT 2024 KiteFoil World Series Austria kicks off 2024 KiteFoil World Series Austria kicks off Austria's Olympic Champion starts as favourite on Lake Traunsee Fresh from his storming victory at the Olympic Games, Valentin Bontus's triumphant return home continues with his participation at KiteFoil World Series Austria. by International Kiteboarding Association Posted 4 Sep 05:02 PDT RORC Transatlantic Race - Destinations for success RORC Transatlantic Race - Destinations for success The 11th edition starts on Sunday 12th January The 11th edition of the RORC Transatlantic Race starts on Sunday 12th January from Marina Lanzarote, Canary Islands and will finish at Camper & Nicholsons Port Louis Marina in Grenada, Caribbean. by Louay Habib / RORC Posted 4 Sep 03:35 PDT Women's World Match Racing Tour heads to Denmark Women's World Match Racing Tour heads to Denmark Racing starts Thursday, hosted by the Royal Danish Yacht Club The fifth stage of the 2024 Women's World Match Racing Tour heads to Denmark this weekend for the Women's WMRT Denmark from 5-8 September, hosted by the Royal Danish Yacht Club (KDY). by Women's WMRT Posted 4 Sep 02:51 PDT Record fleet heading for Dragon Gold Cup 2024 Record fleet heading for Dragon Gold Cup 2024 Kinsale Yacht Club is on standby for the arrival of 62 International Dragon Teams Kinsale Yacht Club is on standby for the arrival of 62 International Dragon Teams, representing 14 countries and 4 continents from across the globe, to compete in the 80th Dragon Gold Cup, which gets under way with a practice race on Saturday by International Dragon Association Posted 4 Sep 02:28 PDT Cup Spy: Louis Vuitton - Racing cancelled - Sept 4 Cup Spy: Louis Vuitton - Racing cancelled - Sept 4 Louis Vuitton Cup - Sept 4 - Racing cancelled - New schedule posted All racing has been cancelled for today, Wednesday September 4. A new schedule has been posted with five matches being sailed on Thursday - weather willing. by Richard Gladwell/Sail-World.com/nz Posted 4 Sep 01:50 PDT 5.5 Metre class Worlds day 2 5.5 Metre class Worlds day 2 Australia and Switzerland prevail on second day in south Brittany In today's first race Arunga XII (Mark Tolhurst, Stephen Mc Conaghy and Thomas Spithill) stunned the fleet with a port tack start from the pin end of the line. by Rupert Holmes Posted 3 Sep 14:38 PDT Elevate Your Racing Experience with Premier Yachts Elevate Your Racing Experience with Premier Yachts Race Yachts Brokerage features some of the most distinguished vessels on the market Race Yachts are thrilled to present our latest premium offerings in high-performance race yachts, available now through Race Yachts Brokerage. Our collection features some of the most distinguished vessels on the market. by Jason Rowed, Race Yachts Posted 3 Sep 13:00 PDT Glorious Race Weeks Glorious Race Weeks Bumper participation is an indicator for the health of sailing It would be so easy to write about the Olympics and America's Cup this week in my newsletter but, in all honesty, we're writing and talking enough about those on Sail-World.com and YachtsandYachting.com already. Instead let's focus on Race Weeks. by Mark Jardine Posted 3 Sep 12:00 PDT 2024 Finn Gold Cup at Sailing Aarhus Day 1 2024 Finn Gold Cup at Sailing Aarhus Day 1 A light start for the 104 sailors in Denmark There is gold in the waters of Aarhus this week, Finn gold, and the 104 sailors who made it out to the start left everything on the water fighting for every metre, for every point, for every boat, for every chance of winning a piece of that gold. by Robert Deaves Posted 3 Sep 11:45 PDT