Cup Spy: August 15 - Practice session images Cup Spy: August 15 - Practice session images Two months on from the end of the Joint Recon program - what's new and what's not Two months ago the AC37 Joint Recon team disbanded and Cup fans were unable to get their daily update on what the six teams, in the 2024 America's Cup were testing on their newly launched AC75s. Earlier this week photographers were back on the water again by Richard Gladwell/Sail-World NZ Posted 17 Aug 15:57 PDT Celebrating 40 Years of MarsKeel Technology Celebrating 40 Years of MarsKeel Technology at the forefront of keel manufacturing, serving renowned yacht builders and sailors worldwide For over four decades, MarsKeel Technology has been at the forefront of keel manufacturing, serving renowned yacht builders and sailors worldwide. by The MarsKeel Team Posted 17 Aug 10:33 PDT Helly Hansen Chester Race Week Day 3 Helly Hansen Chester Race Week Day 3 Terrific conditions and plenty of tight races The third day of Helly Hansen Chester Race delivered terrific conditions and plenty of tight races. by Helly Hansen Chester Race Week Posted 17 Aug 05:17 PDT International RS Feva Secretary bids farewell International RS Feva Secretary bids farewell Lucy Jameson steps down after seven years of service to the class An emotional farewell was given to Lucy Jameson at the closing ceremony of the RS Feva World Championships 2024, in Bruinisse, Netherlands, as she completed her final event as RS Feva International Class Secretary. by RS Feva Class Association Posted 16 Aug 08:08 PDT Helly Hansen Chester Race Week Day 2 Helly Hansen Chester Race Week Day 2 The second day once again presented a calm start The second day of Helly Hansen Chester Race once again presented a calm start that eventually delivered enough wind for a number of classes to complete three races. by Helly Hansen Chester Race Week Posted 16 Aug 05:17 PDT Paris Olympians elected to WS Athletes' Committee Paris Olympians elected to WS Athletes' Committee The World Sailing Athletes' Committee is comprised of nine members and meets annually in person Following the conclusion of the Paris 2024 Olympic Games, five international sailors have been elected to the World Sailing Athletes' Committee where they will serve as the athlete voice throughout the Federation. by World Sailing Posted 16 Aug 03:23 PDT 2024 A-Class Cat Worlds Preview 2024 A-Class Cat Worlds Preview A massive 184 boat fleet set to race in PuntaAla Which class do you think would have the biggest fleet in 2024 for their World Championships? Dart 18? Hobie 16?, F-18, Tornado? Well, it looks like it's the A-Class Catamaran with their 184 boats. by Gordon Upton Posted 16 Aug 00:16 PDT Camaraderie, chefs and champagne ahead for HIRW Camaraderie, chefs and champagne ahead for HIRW Australia's most beloved winter sailing competition Hamilton Island Race Week 2024 is around the corner and southerners shivering through the winter season, are dreaming of warm days, exquisite chef dinners and joyful reunions, all set against the backdrop of Australia's most beloved sailing competition. by Hamilton Island Race Week Media Posted 15 Aug 23:36 PDT 44Cup Worlds makes debut on Swiss lake next week 44Cup Worlds makes debut on Swiss lake next week Brunnen is situated in one of the oldest parts of Switzerland After racing in Baiona, Spain in May, for its fourth and penultimate event, the high performance owner driver one design class will compete for its annual World Championship next week out of Brunnen on Lake Uri (Lake Lucerne) in the heart of Switzerland. by 44Cup Posted 15 Aug 13:52 PDT Last call for 2024 Rolex Big Boat Series Last call for 2024 Rolex Big Boat Series What makes it fabulous? Epic, breeze-on conditions over four days of racing For sailors who've competed in Rolex Big Boat Series over its 60-year history, "It's the most fabulous event there is, period," according to Chris Perkins, who's raced it since the 1980s and is the 2024 Commodore of event host St. Francis Yacht Club. by St. Francis Yacht Club Posted 15 Aug 11:54 PDT Production Boats lead the way at ORC Worlds Production Boats lead the way at ORC Worlds There were few substitutes for the money required to research, design and build the fastest boat For much of the recorded history of grand-prix rating-rule competition, from the CCA rule to IOR to IMS, the path to major international success was paved with gold. by New York Yacht Club Posted 15 Aug 10:20 PDT America's Cup: Covergate - Genuine or Gotcha? America's Cup: Covergate - Genuine or Gotcha? Rules Enquiry seems to be aimed hobbling American Magic, a few days before the America's Cup begins A Rule Enquiry requesting an interpretation of the rules governing Surface Finishes seems to be aimed hobbling American Magic, a few days before the America's Cup begins. by Richard Gladwell Posted 15 Aug 07:37 PDT FormulaKite Registered Series Production Equipment FormulaKite Registered Series Production Equipment The next event where the new equipment may be used is the Asian Championship The updated lists of registered equipment, which can be used from 10 August 2024 onwards, have been published. by International Kiteboarding Association Posted 15 Aug 07:14 PDT eXquisite detail - it's about what you don't see eXquisite detail - it's about what you don't see True quality comes from within True quality comes from within. Beneath the beautiful veneers, the flowing lines, the glossy gelcoat and the gleaming brightwork is the precision engineering and craftsmanship which separates the outstanding from the regular. by Mark Jardine Posted 15 Aug 04:00 PDT Pacasmayo Classic overall Pacasmayo Classic overall A dream wave, on the dream tour, delivered dream victories for Camille Juban and Maria Andrés Finals day at the Peru World Cup showcased the longest ridable wave of the Unified World Wave Tour. The 4 Star event hosted many of the world's greatest wave riders with classic surf style riding over these perfect 6-8 foot face peeling waves. by International Windsurfing Tour Posted 15 Aug 03:06 PDT Magnificent journey and an awesome passage Magnificent journey and an awesome passage 43 years and 7000 nautical miles. The former is the journey, and the latter is the passage 43 years and 7000 nautical miles. Both are very weighty numbers in their own right. Both have tremendous significance. Both apply to the same greater subject here. Now the former is the journey, and the latter is the passage. by John Curnow, Global Editor, Powerboat.World Posted 14 Aug 15:00 PDT Paris 2024 medallists demonstrate diversity Paris 2024 medallists demonstrate diversity A total of 19 nations were represented on the podium across 10 events World Sailing is celebrating a diverse Paris 2024 with more nations winning medals per event than any other Olympics this century. by World Sailing Posted 14 Aug 10:59 PDT Diversified Melges 24 Worlds female sailors Diversified Melges 24 Worlds female sailors Starring in the lead role, at the helm, are four strong, determined women in the spotlight at Worlds On the occasion of the Diversified Melges 24 World Championship in San Francisco, the Melges 24 Class will feature notable, stalwart female participation: a tradition for this unstoppable one-design class for more than 30 years. by International Melges 24 Class Association Posted 14 Aug 10:35 PDT RS Aero Youth Worlds at Marstrand Mid-Week Update RS Aero Youth Worlds at Marstrand Mid-Week Update Sunshine, spectacular scenery, and fair-weather sailing Sunshine, spectacular scenery, and fair-weather sailing; the RS Aero Youth World Championship is under way in Marstrand, Sweden. by RS Sailing Posted 14 Aug 09:22 PDT See, try and buy the new Henri-Lloyd ranges See, try and buy the new Henri-Lloyd ranges At Southampton Boat Show and Cannes Yachting Festival Henri-Lloyd's new range of jackets and salopettes will be highly visible at this year's autumn boat shows with the vibrant Biscay and Sail Jackets, with matching Coastal Hi-Fit salopettes on display. by Henri-Lloyd Posted 14 Aug 08:30 PDT Greg Raybon on the 2024 Sandy Hook Regatta Greg Raybon on the 2024 Sandy Hook Regatta A Q&A with Greg Raybon about the 2024 Sandy Hook Regatta Sail-World checked in with Greg Raybon, event chair of the 2024 Sandy Hook Regatta, via email, to learn more about this exciting multihull event. by David Schmidt Posted 14 Aug 08:00 PDT Helly Hansen Chester Race Week Day 1 Helly Hansen Chester Race Week Day 1 A calm eventually shifted to a southeasterly breeze The first day of Helly Hansen Chester Race presented a calm start that eventually shifted to a southeasterly breeze, ending with rain clouds from the north. by Helly Hansen Chester Race Week Posted 14 Aug 07:49 PDT 2024 Safe Harbor Race Weekend 2024 Safe Harbor Race Weekend Claiming Victory, Enjoying the Experience From 30 knots to zero knots and everything in between, winds at the 4th Annual Safe Harbor Race Weekend kept hundreds of sailors constantly on their toes as they worked through a four-race series that yielded nine champions in as many classes. by Barby MacGowan Posted 13 Aug 16:46 PDT Santa Barbara to King Harbor Race Santa Barbara to King Harbor Race J/Teams triumph in gorgeous weather conditions The 90.0nm offshore sprint from Santa Barbara, California south down the coast, leaving Anacapa Island to port, and finish at King Harbor breakwater, was yet another classic adventure for passionate offshore SoCal racers. by J/Boats Posted 13 Aug 10:57 PDT 29th Ora Cup Ora Optimist Regatta 29th Ora Cup Ora Optimist Regatta Pietro Lombardi and Antoinette Papin take the category wins The Optimist summer youth sailing festival came to a close with the third and final day of the Ora Cup, a regatta organised by Circolo Vela Arco on behalf of the Italian Sailing Federation, now in its 29th edition. by Elena Giolai Posted 13 Aug 09:46 PDT Sailing results from the Paris 2024 Olympics Sailing results from the Paris 2024 Olympics David Schmidt looks at the current racing news from a North American perspective Without a doubt, the Paris 2024 Olympics were a huge success. Fans of Olympic competition got to see some of the greatest athletes performing at their highest level, while the less athletically inclined got to revel in the human stories behind the medals. by David Schmidt Posted 13 Aug 09:07 PDT Lightning North American Championships in Ontario Lightning North American Championships in Ontario This was the USA qualifier for the 2025 World Championship David Starck, Jason Lutz and Adam Starck, sailing aboard Team PatStrong, bested the fleet of 68 Teams to win the 2024 Lightning North American Championship. by Kathleen Tocke Posted 13 Aug 08:36 PDT GKA Kite Park League Worlds concludes GKA Kite Park League Worlds concludes Ewan Jaspan lands maiden GKA x KPL crown in Hood River The Australian pair of Ewan Jaspan and Katie Potter were crowned at the first-ever Qatar Airways GKA Kite Park League World Championships which went down over a thrilling week in the iconic setting of the US's Hood River. by Ian MacKinnon Posted 13 Aug 05:43 PDT Pacasmayo Classic day 5 Pacasmayo Classic day 5 With an increase in swell with light winds for the quarter and semi finals Today saw an increase in swell with light winds for the quarter and semi finals of the Pro Men's, and redemption round of the Pro Women's. by International Windsurfing Tour Posted 13 Aug 00:19 PDT Ten intense moments in the America's Cup Ten intense moments in the America's Cup Ten days out from the start of the America's Cup, we look at the ten most intense moments Ten days out from the start of the 2024 America's Cup, here's a video looking at the ten most intense moments in recent Cup regattas. by America's Cup Media Posted 12 Aug 21:52 PDT RS Aero Youth Worlds at Marstrand, Sweden Day 1 RS Aero Youth Worlds at Marstrand, Sweden Day 1 60 young RS Aero sailors from 7 countries have gathered at the island fortress 60 young RS Aero sailors from 7 countries have gathered at the island fortress of Marstrand, Sweden, to compete in the 3rd RS Aero Youth World Championships, supported by Rooster. by RS Aero International Class Association Posted 12 Aug 21:34 PDT America's Cup: Power People - Théry Schir America's Cup: Power People - Théry Schir Théry Schir, a cyclor for Alinghi Red Bull Racing competed in two Olympics as a cyclist For Théry Schir, a cyclor for Alinghi Red Bull Racing, and an incredibly popular member of the team, his journey into competitive sailing was mapped out from an early age but took a detour along the way. by Magnus Wheatley/America's Cup Media Posted 12 Aug 21:08 PDT Team DJ tops J/70s at J/Fest & Fiesta Cup Team DJ tops J/70s at J/Fest & Fiesta Cup The Santa Barbara Yacht Club hosts its famous Fiesta Cup Regatta The Santa Barbara Yacht Club has hosted its famous Fiesta Cup Regatta for decades, much to the acclaim of its loyal band of sailors that call SoCal their home. by J/Boats Posted 12 Aug 13:41 PDT J/Teams crush Pacific Cup Race J/Teams crush Pacific Cup Race J/125 wins ORC overall, J/112E takes silver! The 2024 Pacific Cup Race fleet dashed out to the first turning mark just offshore of that infamous pile of rocks known as the Farallon Islands, then turned left to catch the trade winds flowing from the NNE to Hawaii about 2,277nm away! by J/Boats Posted 12 Aug 12:34 PDT Kai Lenny cuts waves with Alinghi Red Bull Racing Kai Lenny cuts waves with Alinghi Red Bull Racing For a taste of high-performance sailing with the Swiss America's Cup Challenger Renowned waterman Kai Lenny joined Alinghi Red Bull Racing on the Barcelona seafront for a taste of high-performance sailing with the Swiss America's Cup Challenger. by Alinghi Red Bull Racing Posted 12 Aug 03:11 PDT Marine Auctions: August Online Auctions Marine Auctions: August Online Auctions Bidding to Close Thursday 29th August at 2pm AEST Marine Auctions August 2024 Online Auction Bidding to Close Thursday 29th August at 2pm AEST. by Marine Auctions Posted 12 Aug 01:22 PDT A man called Dingo A man called Dingo Australia has just sent its largest ever team to the Olympics. Now it is time to look at the AC Australia has just sent its largest ever team to the Olympics. They have competed in more events than we have before. We have also had our best ever medal haul (In terms of Gold and overall count for an away Games). Nice. Very nice. Well done all. by John Curnow, Sail-World.com AUS Editor Posted 12 Aug 01:00 PDT Pacasmayo Classic day 4 Pacasmayo Classic day 4 Aussies take out Masters in Peru A fired-up Adrian Levy (Australia) found the best waves of the day to take out the highly competitive Masters title at the Pacasmayo Classic. by International Windsurfing Tour Posted 12 Aug 00:36 PDT 2024 International WASZP Games overall 2024 International WASZP Games overall Overbeck claims the holy grail after a dominant season After a week of high-intensity racing at the 2024 International WASZP Games, Danish sailor Magnus Overbeck of the KDY club emerged victorious, clinching the title by two points ahead of Norway's Markus Berthet. by Marc Ablett Posted 11 Aug 22:33 PDT Newport Harbor YC Wins 2024 Morgan Cup Team Race Newport Harbor YC Wins 2024 Morgan Cup Team Race There's no official AP ranking for keelboat team racing There's no official AP ranking for keelboat team racing, but if there were, it would be hard to argue against Newport Harbor Yacht Club, from Newport Beach, Calif., currently occupying the top spot. by New York Yacht Club Posted 11 Aug 16:22 PDT