RS21 World Championship 2024 Set to Break Records RS21 World Championship 2024 Set to Break Records Time to join the revolution? The RS21 World Championship 2024 is set to be the largest and most competitive event in the Class's history. Now in its third year, the RS21 World Championship promises an unparalleled experience for competitors afloat, and friends and family ashore. by RS21 International Class Association Posted 2 Jul 06:27 PDT Gran Canaria Gloria Windsurf World Cup 2024 finals Gran Canaria Gloria Windsurf World Cup 2024 finals Marino Gil and Sarah-Quita Offringa crowned champions The men's final was claimed by Canarian Marino Gil, who faced German Julian Salmonn, thus winning the 36th edition of the Gran Canaria Gloria Windsurf World Cup 2024. by Gran Canaria Windsurf World Cup Posted 2 Jul 03:02 PDT It's upon us It's upon us Paris 2024 happens this month. Little wonder it seems like it has come back around quicklyParis 2024 Paris 2024 happens this month. Little wonder it seems like it has come back around quickly, when this current quadrennial actually started in 2021. Still. Is what it is… 12 sailors comprise the Australian Olympic Sailing Team. by John Curnow, Sail-World.com AUS Editor Posted 2 Jul 02:00 PDT Cup Spy: Images from Kiwis sailing attempt Cup Spy: Images from Kiwis sailing attempt Emirates Team New Zealand attempted to go sailing off Barcelona, on Monday America's Cup fan Johannes Sommerhäuser was on holiday in Barcelona, and provided these images of the "sail" and launch, including several of the new wing foils. by Johannes Sommerhäuser Posted 2 Jul 00:54 PDT Quantum Snipe National Championship 2024 Quantum Snipe National Championship 2024 Justin Callahan and Trevor Davis win at Jubilee Yacht Club The 2024 Quantum Snipe Nationals wrapped up on Saturday at Jubilee Yacht Club in Beverly Massachusetts. There were 44 boats racing in the Heinzerling Series and 8 in the Wells Series, with sailors from 10 states and Canada participating. by Paul Earl Posted 1 Jul 23:34 PDT GKSS Match Cup Sweden Day 1 GKSS Match Cup Sweden Day 1 Marstrand delivers on opening day The 30th anniversary of GKSS Match Cup Sweden got under way Monday in picture postcard conditions for the eighteen match racing teams competing at the six-day event including 10 open teams, and 8 all-female teams racing in the 2024 Nordea Women's Trophy. by World Match Racing Tour Posted 1 Jul 22:27 PDT C.Thomas Clagett Memorial Regatta overall C.Thomas Clagett Memorial Regatta overall Three days of competitive racing have wrapped up in Newport, Rhode Island for the 33 sailors Three days of competitive racing and camaraderie along with a two day coaching clinic have wrapped up in Newport, Rhode Island for the 33 sailors with disabilities at the 22nd C. Thomas Clagett, Jr. Memorial Clinic and Regatta. by Sam Crichton Posted 1 Jul 19:44 PDT 19th Ullman Sails Long Beach Race Week 19th Ullman Sails Long Beach Race Week A full complement of races sailed in eleven divisions The 19th edition of Long Beach Race Week concluded on Sunday with a full complement of races sailed in eleven divisions, including six one-design classes and five PHRF fleets. by J/Boats Posted 1 Jul 13:17 PDT Sailing through the icebergs Sailing through the icebergs Franco Deganutti and Manuel Vlacich's “The Grand Tour” contines From an idea of sportsmen: Franco Deganutti and Manuel Vlacich, the sports project "The Grand Tour Sailing"c ontinues in 2024 and thus reaches its third edition. by Manuel Vlacich Posted 1 Jul 11:33 PDT Zhik is going to Paris! Zhik is going to Paris! The Aussie brand is proudly an official supplier to the Australian Olympic team Zhik is no stranger to the Olympic podium, and this year the Aussie brand is proudly an official supplier to the Australian Olympic team as they compete on the world stage for Olympic glory at the 2024 Paris Olympic Games. by Zhik Posted 1 Jul 10:00 PDT New Speed Record in Gotland Runt Offshore Race New Speed Record in Gotland Runt Offshore Race VO70 Tschuss II crossed the finish line on Monday at 15:25:35 At 15:27:35 on Monday, VO70 Tschuss II crossed the finish line and broke the old speed record around Gotland. The race took 24 hours, 27 minutes, and 35 seconds, resulting in an impressive new average speed of 14.12 knots. by Malin Tengström Posted 1 Jul 09:19 PDT Road to Gold with Hugh Styles Road to Gold with Hugh Styles Maximise your Time on the Water with the Olympic sailor & medal-winning coach It's no coincidence that Hugh Styles' coaching business is called Time On The Water. A former Olympic competitor in the Laser and Tornado classes, Hugh knows all about the importance of making the most of your time on the water. by Andy Rice Posted 1 Jul 06:51 PDT IRC European Double Handed Championship Preview IRC European Double Handed Championship Preview To be decided over 750 miles of racing across two challenging long offshore races This year's IRC European Double Handed Championship will be decided over 750 miles of racing across two challenging long offshore races. French competitors vastly outnumbered all others for the inaugural edition last year. by Rupert Holmes Posted 1 Jul 06:10 PDT Supporting juniors for 25 years and beyond Supporting juniors for 25 years and beyond From the very beginning, Rooster has been dedicated to supporting junior sailors From the very beginning, Rooster has been dedicated to supporting junior sailors. We understand the importance of keeping kids warm and comfortable, and ready for adventure on the water. by Rooster Posted 1 Jul 04:00 PDT Cup Spy: A look at the Recon crews at work Cup Spy: A look at the Recon crews at work Here's a video look at the AC37 Recon crews at work, and some explanation how they had to work Sadly, for Cup fans the AC37 Joint Recon Unit shut down, as ordained in the Cup rules, two months before the start of the first event in the Louis Vuitton America's Cup - and just when it was getting interesting. Here's a look at the recon crews at work. by America's Cup Recon Posted 1 Jul 01:59 PDT The 5 Minute Warning The 5 Minute Warning Andy Rice & Matt Sheahan's 5min racing update PlanetSail's Matt Sheahan dials in from the Big Apple while Sailjuice's Andy Rice enjoys an unexpectedly sunny trip to Kiel Week in northern Germany. by PlanetSail Posted 1 Jul 01:59 PDT America's Cup: "We just want to be fast." America's Cup: "We just want to be fast." "Each of our yachts is a step on from the one before. We just want to be fast." "Each of our yachts is a step on from the one before, and with each we're trying to achieve the same thing" Bernasconi says. "We just want to be fast." by Richard Gladwell Sail-World NZ Posted 1 Jul 01:45 PDT New Vaikobi UV Hooded Tech Tops New Vaikobi UV Hooded Tech Tops Calling all sun seekers! Calling all sun seekers: our hugely popular UV Performance long sleeve tops are now available in a hoodie! by Vaikobi Ocean Performance Posted 1 Jul 00:39 PDT Kiel Week 2024: A sailing festival with all facets Kiel Week 2024: A sailing festival with all facets 285 extremely varied sailing races between light winds and stormy gusts The Kiel Week Regatta 2024 came to an end on Sunday after 285 extremely varied sailing races between light winds and stormy gusts. by Kiel Week Posted 1 Jul 00:12 PDT 2024 Women's Championship 2024 Women's Championship Swett sails away from competition at the New York Yacht Club event Traditionally when the boats are close together on the racecourse and at the finish, that's mirrored in the overall standings. But that wasn't the case in the 2024 Women's Championship. by Stuart Streuli Posted 30 Jun 16:24 PDT ILCA 4 Worlds at Viana do Castelo overall ILCA 4 Worlds at Viana do Castelo overall Carlos Charabati and Hieke Schraffordt crowned champions Despite the weather constraints, the young sailors demonstrated remarkable resilience and skill, making the most of the conditions to deliver thrilling performances on the water. by Prow Media / ILCA Posted 30 Jun 15:24 PDT 12 boats withdraw from Gotland Runt on Sunday 12 boats withdraw from Gotland Runt on Sunday Over 200 boats departed from Sandhamn to begin their journey around Gotland This year's edition of Gotland Runt, which started calmly outside a rainy Sandhamn, already has several crews that have withdrawn. After 8 hours of sailing, 12 boats have chosen to abandon the race due to various material damages and technical problems. by Malin Tengström Posted 30 Jun 15:21 PDT Moths and ETF26 end Foiling Week 2024 Moths and ETF26 end Foiling Week 2024 French sailor Enzo Balanger wins Moth Class The 11th edition of Foiling Week ended today, more than 380 sailors traveled to Lake Garda to participate to the first and unique global event committed to the amazingly fast foiling boats and boards, their sailors, designers, manufacturers and followers. by WeAreFoiling Posted 30 Jun 12:30 PDT Youth & Masters' Kitefoil Worlds overall Youth & Masters' Kitefoil Worlds overall First set of titles awarded in Gizzeria! For over a decade, Calabria's consistent winds and favourable weather have made it a preferred destination for high-calibre sailing events and this year is no exception. by International Kiteboarding Association Posted 30 Jun 11:51 PDT Gotland Runt 2024 Underway Gotland Runt 2024 Underway The world's largest annual offshore race has started The world's largest annual offshore race commenced at 14:00 on Sunday, with over 200 boats departing from Sandhamn to begin their journey around Gotland. by Malin Tengström Posted 30 Jun 07:23 PDT Cup Spy: Kiwis follow Italian lead on foils Cup Spy: Kiwis follow Italian lead on foils ETNZ appear to have followed the lead of rival Luna Rossa's wing foil design Emirates Team NZ appear to have followed the lead of rival Luna Rossa with their first reveal of wing foils compling with Version 2 of the AC75 Class Rule. There is also a significant design move on the Kiwi foil arm with removal of the standard fairing. by Richard Gladwell Sail-World NZ Posted 29 Jun 22:57 PDT Historic 53rd Newport Bermuda Race concludes Historic 53rd Newport Bermuda Race concludes Final winners and awards announced on Saturday The 53rd Newport Bermuda Race officially came to a close this evening, as winners and award recipients were honored at the Race's Prize Giving Ceremony at the Pier 6 Complex on Front Street. by Newport Bermuda Race Posted 29 Jun 21:11 PDT America's Cup: Kiwis sail AC75 off Barcelona America's Cup: Kiwis sail AC75 off Barcelona Emirates Team New Zealand have begun sailing their AC75 raceboat in Barcelona Emirates Team New Zealand are back sailing in Barcelona. Their AC75 ‘Taihoro', meaning to move swiftly as the sea between both sky and earth, did precisely that off the Barcelona waterfront which will be the racecourse for the Louis Vuitton America's Cup. by Emirates Team New Zealand Posted 29 Jun 17:06 PDT Kiel Week: Dream races reward long wait for wind Kiel Week: Dream races reward long wait for wind Patience of all active participants and the regatta organisation was required The patience of all active participants and the regatta organisation was required on the penultimate day of Kiel Week 2024, when it took around five hours for a sailable sea breeze from the east to build up on all five courses on Saturday (29 June). by Kiel Week Posted 29 Jun 11:53 PDT ILCA 4 Worlds at Viana do Castelo, Portugal day 5 ILCA 4 Worlds at Viana do Castelo, Portugal day 5 Three races completed for all fleets on the penultimate day The sixth day of the ILCA 4 World Championship continued to impress with excellent sailing conditions. The day began at 10:40 with the D Flags up for the Men Gold and Women Gold fleets. by Prow Media / ILCA Posted 29 Jun 10:49 PDT Wingfoiling without obstructive seaweed Wingfoiling without obstructive seaweed Kiel Week is both traditional and modern Kiel Week is both traditional and modern. Wingfoilers celebrate their premiere at the 130th edition of the sailing regatta. Professionally coached youngsters demonstrate how the X-15 class gives them wings. by Kiel Week Posted 29 Jun 09:17 PDT Cup Spy June 18: The Llevant tests four teams Cup Spy June 18: The Llevant tests four teams There were the inevitable hookups with Luna Rossa again appearing to be quicklier Four teams sailed on Tuesday, June 18, from Barcelona. They were tested by confused seaway kicked up by the easterly breeze known locally as the Llevant. There were the inevitable hookups with Luna Rossa again appearing to be quicklier. by Richard Gladwell/Sail-World NZ Posted 29 Jun 05:20 PDT Gran Canaria to host 2024 Big Air Kite Worlds Gran Canaria to host 2024 Big Air Kite Worlds The second major event of the kitesurfing season in the Big Air discipline The island will crown the world champions of this discipline for the first time from July 9 to 13 at Salinas de Tenefé, where the global elite will compete for the Qatar Airways GKA Big Air Kite World Championships 2024. by Global Kitesports Association Posted 29 Jun 02:45 PDT Quantum Great Lakes Event #2, Sarnia Cup Quantum Great Lakes Event #2, Sarnia Cup Dan Berezin's Surprise makes remarkable comeback at Point Edward, Ontario, Canada The Sarnia Cup, a two-day regatta held on June 22-23 at the Sarnia Yacht Club in Point Edward, Ontario, Canada, was the second event in the four-part Quantum Melges 24 Great Lakes Cup Series. Seven races were completed. by U.S. Melges 24 Class Association Posted 28 Jun 16:17 PDT Kiel Week 2024: Strong gusts take their toll Kiel Week 2024: Strong gusts take their toll Torn sails, broken masts and 16 injuries were the overall result of a tough day at sea On Friday (28 June), gusts of force six to seven caused problems for the Kiel Week athletes on all five regatta courses in eight international boat classes. by Kiel Week Posted 28 Jun 11:48 PDT ILCA 4 Worlds at Viana do Castelo, Portugal day 4 ILCA 4 Worlds at Viana do Castelo, Portugal day 4 Today's races were cancelled as the wind failed to make appearance Regrettably, today's races were cancelled as the wind failed to make appearance. Despite yesterday's consistent breeze, the weather today provided unfavourable conditions for sailing. by Prow Media / ILCA Posted 28 Jun 11:20 PDT Ready to race at C.Thomas Clagett Memorial Regatta Ready to race at C.Thomas Clagett Memorial Regatta Two days of the coaching clinic have been led by Para Sailing World Champion Betsy Alison The docks are the Alofsin Pier at Fort Adams State Park in Newport Rhode Island are full to the brim with the boats of the 32 sailors with disabilities from across the US, Canada and Puerto Rico. by Sam Crichton Posted 28 Jun 06:07 PDT Record Moths & WASZPs at Foiling Week 2024 Record Moths & WASZPs at Foiling Week 2024 The second-highest participation of the year (after the Worlds) Foiling Week 2024 opened its doors and immediately set new records as the most participated event of 2024 of the International Moth Class with 100 boats. by WeAreFoiling Posted 28 Jun 01:01 PDT Youth & Masters' Kitefoil Worlds in Gizzeria Day 1 Youth & Masters' Kitefoil Worlds in Gizzeria Day 1 Hang Loose Beach is hosting two weeks of spectacular kitefoiling events Young and older kitefoilers from across the globe have gathered in Gizzeria for the Youth and Masters' World Championships, taking place from the 27th to the 30th of July. by International Kiteboarding Association Posted 27 Jun 13:49 PDT ILCA 4 Worlds at Viana do Castelo, Portugal day 3 ILCA 4 Worlds at Viana do Castelo, Portugal day 3 Qualifying series complete after 3 more excellent races The third day of the ILCA 4 World Championship continued to impress with excellent sailing conditions. Today marked the end of the qualifier series, setting the stage for the finals. by Prow Media / ILCA Posted 27 Jun 13:48 PDT