Trust your instincts - Trust in Maverick Trust your instincts - Trust in Maverick An amazing looking craft, full of interesting tech, and a brilliant project title How could you not get into this? An amazing looking craft, full of interesting tech, a brilliant project title, and the pedigree of two of the greatest names going around. Yes. I'm going to get my teeth into that, all right! by John Curnow, Global Editor, SailWorldCruising.com Posted 8 Nov 08:00 PST Vendée Globe: How to follow the start Vendée Globe: How to follow the start The first to cast off on Sunday will be Charlie Dalin On Sunday 10 November, the 40 Vendée Globe skippers start of the 10th edition of the legendary solo round the world race from Les Sables d'Olonne in France. by Vendee Globe Media Posted 8 Nov 07:20 PST Melges 24 Bushwhacker Cup Preview Melges 24 Bushwhacker Cup Preview A perfect ending to 2024 North American Sailing Series The 2024 North American Sailing Series will conclude with the highly anticipated Bushwhacker Cup, hosted by the Pensacola Yacht Club (PYC) this weekend, November 8-10. by U.S. Melges 24 Class Association Posted 8 Nov 06:43 PST Virtual Regatta, the Vendée Globe for everyone Virtual Regatta, the Vendée Globe for everyone New innovations and features have improved the whole experience The Vendée Globe is not just for hard bitten sailors. Thanks to Virtual Regatta, the official game, it is possible to compete in the Vendée Globe from home whilst experiencing the some of the real conditions that the skippers encounter at sea. by Vendee Globe Media Posted 8 Nov 01:58 PST Magic Carpet e unveiled Magic Carpet e unveiled By Sir Lindsay Owen-Jones and Persico Marine Sir Lindsay Owen-Jones and Persico Marine have proudly announced the forthcoming launch of their innovative high-performance yacht Magic Carpet e, which has just passed a technical pre-launch with flying colours at Persico's La Spezia shipyard. by Persico Marine Posted 8 Nov 01:35 PST Surprise move by America's Cup Event Surprise move by America's Cup Event Surprise announcement made to stop teams from sailing and testing The Defender and Challenger of Record for the next America's Cup have given notice of rules that will apply for the 38th America's Cup, effectively immediately designed to stop teams from sailing or testing, before the announcement of the next Protocol. by Richard Gladwell, Sail-World.com/nz Posted 8 Nov 00:05 PST Marine Auctions: November Online Auction Marine Auctions: November Online Auction idding to open on Friday 22 November and close on Thursday 28 November Bidding to open on Friday 22 November and Close on Thursday, 28 November 2024 at 2pm AEST. by Marine Auctions Posted 7 Nov 21:26 PST Before the 2024 Vendee starts the next race begins Before the 2024 Vendee starts the next race begins The growth of the IMOCA fleet, driven out of France looks set to spill over into The Ocean Race The growth of the IMOCA fleet, driven out of France looks set to spill over into The Ocean Race, and other races based in the Atlantic and Mediterranean, with eight to ten starts and finishes offering plenty of future racing opportunities. by Richard Gladwell/Sail-World NZ/Tip & Shaft Posted 7 Nov 20:17 PST Vaikobi Black Friday 2024 is now on Vaikobi Black Friday 2024 is now on Everything at vaikobi.com is 15 - 70% off site wide right now! Everything at vaikobi.com is 15 - 70% off site wide right now! It's a big day for watersports enthusiasts who love being comfortable and performing well on and off the water - It's the start of the 2024 Black Friday Sales at VAIKOBI.COM! by Vaikobi Posted 7 Nov 17:00 PST Kojiro Shiraishi - the IMOCA fleet's Obi-Wan! Kojiro Shiraishi - the IMOCA fleet's Obi-Wan! The Japanese sailor is set to start his third Vendée Globe on Sunday Kojiro Shiraishi is the skipper of the IMOCA DMG MORI in the Vendée Globe. At the age of 26 he became the youngest sailor to complete a non-stop single-handed circumnavigation, twice finished 2nd in the solo BOC Challenge. by worldmarine.media Posted 7 Nov 10:15 PST L'Occitane Sailing Team set for the Vendée Globe L'Occitane Sailing Team set for the Vendée Globe Clarisse Crémer: "I want to be more confident this time" Four years after completing her first solo circumnavigation of the globe, Clarisse Crémer is preparing to repeat the experience, albeit in a completely new way. by L'Occitane Sailing Team Posted 7 Nov 09:09 PST US Sailing: Letter from the President US Sailing: Letter from the President Henry Brauer formally introduce myself and focuses on priorities I wanted to take this opportunity to formally introduce myself to all of you and to update the membership on several priorities on which we are currently focused. by Henry Brauer Posted 7 Nov 07:41 PST Magenta project: Pathways of three top sailors Magenta project: Pathways of three top sailors The Magenta Project connects with Sam Davies, Pip Hare, and Mariana Lobato as they share their paths This weekend six women, a record, are starting in the Vendee Globe, which is one of the few sailing events offering open racing between men and women. Although the Vendee has not been won by a woman, the last two round the world races have. by Magenta Project/Sail-World Posted 6 Nov 23:57 PST SLAM ETNZ Deck Hoody - Now just €50 SLAM ETNZ Deck Hoody - Now just €50 Price Drop: SLAM ETNZ Deck Hoody: Was €120 | Now €50 - Order yours today! Price Drop: SLAM ETNZ Deck Hoody: WAS €120 | NOW €50 - Order yours today! Ideal Xmas gift for America's Cup fans! Get your souvenir hoody on the America's Cup champion! by Emirates Team NZ Store Posted 6 Nov 20:04 PST Nacra 17 Europeans at Sferracavallo Day 1 Nacra 17 Europeans at Sferracavallo Day 1 First two races completed in light winds The first day of the Nacra 17 European Championship has officially begun at the Circolo Velico Sferracavallo! In light winds of 9 knots, gradually decreasing to 7-8 knots, the fleet of 18 boats and 36 sailors completed two races. by Alexia Lahoud, 49er and Nacra 17 Sailing Posted 6 Nov 12:26 PST Making time to take time Making time to take time Selene might not be top of mind, but you'll be happy you took time to find out Funny thing is that this title applied to both parties. Me, because we had to make time to find out more about Selene, as they are not what you might refer to as 'top of mind'. It's OK. They admit to that. by John Curnow, Global Editor, Powerboat.World Posted 6 Nov 12:00 PST Conrad Colman: From the Rockies to the Vendée Conrad Colman: From the Rockies to the Vendée Competing with a boat which is entirely fossil fuel free Conrad Colman grew up in New Zealand, went to High School and College in America, and then immediately went to Europe having fallen in love with the Vendée Globe. by worldmarine.media Posted 6 Nov 10:53 PST Triple Crown of Charity Sailing Trophy 2024 Triple Crown of Charity Sailing Trophy 2024 One team's exceptional fundraising efforts stood out above all others The 2024 Triple Crown of Charity Sailing competition enjoyed outstanding participation and fundraising efforts from our community. The number of skippers competing for the Triple Crown Trophy (sponsored by Weems & Plath) doubled this year. by CRAB Sailing Posted 6 Nov 09:49 PST Outline of rules for Vendée Globe 2028 published Outline of rules for Vendée Globe 2028 published The organization has formalized the broad outlines of its new regulations The organization has formalized the broad outlines of its new regulations for the next edition of the Vendée Globe. The fundamental DNA of the race is preserved - a solo round-the-world race, non-stop and without assistance. by Vendee Globe Media Posted 6 Nov 08:39 PST IRC 2025 Rule text published IRC 2025 Rule text published Following ratification at the IRC International Congress Following ratification at the IRC International Congress, the IRC Rating Technical Committee has published the IRC 2025 Rule text, now available on the IRC website. by RORC Rating Office Posted 6 Nov 08:19 PST SailGP: Canadian team reveal new name SailGP: Canadian team reveal new name Start of a new era for the Canadian team with a new name, new owner and new driver Start of a new era for the Canadian team with a new name, new owner and new driver. The new NorthStar Team is focussed on performance and purpose with a commitment to inspiring good health and wellbeing. by NorthStar SailGP Team Posted 6 Nov 05:40 PST Justine Mettraux: Vendée Globe debut Justine Mettraux: Vendée Globe debut Ambre Hasson talks with the Swiss skipper of Teamwork-Team Snef This will be Justine Mettraux's first Vendée Globe, but she is no stranger to offshore racing, having competed in many singlehanded and crewed events, including the Figaro, three Ocean Races, the Mini Transat, Transat Jacques Vabre and the Route du Rhum. by worldmarine.media Posted 6 Nov 00:55 PST Double Championship win for Pauline Courtois Double Championship win for Pauline Courtois Match in Pink by Normandy Elite team clinch victory at Aspen Bermuda Women's Match Racing Regatta France's Pauline Courtois and her Match in Pink by Normandy Elite team of Louise Acker, Maëlenn Lemaître, Sophie Faguet and Laurane Mettraux clinched victory at the 2024 Aspen Bermuda Women's Match Racing Regatta on Sunday. by Women's WMRT Posted 5 Nov 22:22 PST 18ft Skiff Sixt Spring Championship update 18ft Skiff Sixt Spring Championship update The Rag leads at the halfway mark The Rag & Famish Hotel team of Harry Price, Max Paul and Finn Rodowicz is currently dominating the Australian 18 Footers League fleet after the first three weeks racing and leads both the 2024-25 season Sixt Spring Championship by Frank Quealey Posted 5 Nov 22:04 PST US Sailing Team Arrives in Long Beach US Sailing Team Arrives in Long Beach Setting Stage for LA 2028 Olympics US Sailing has set up the first of several bases in Long Beach, marking the beginning of the team's official presence in California as part of their preparations for the Los Angeles 2028 Olympic Games. by Eliza Garry Posted 5 Nov 12:07 PST Sailor of Year: Winners named in Singapore Sailor of Year: Winners named in Singapore Bouwmeester, Botin and Trittel, Tita and Banti win Female, Male and Team Award in Sailor of the Year Bouwmeester, Botin and Trittel, Tita and Banti win Female, Male and Team awards respectively for Rolex Sailor of the Year at the World Sailing Awards ceremony at Singapore's historic CHIJMES Hall. by World Sailing Posted 5 Nov 08:32 PST Anticipating the 2024-2025 Vendee Globe Anticipating the 2024-2025 Vendee Globe Vendee Globe, Sydney Hobart, Bermuda Gold Cup, and the International Women's Championship news The winds that we're experiencing today in Bellingham, Washington, will be mere table stakes for the 40 brave skippers contesting the 2024-2025 singlehanded Vendee Globe Race as they wend their way around our lonely planet by way of the three great capes. by David Schmidt Posted 5 Nov 08:00 PST Tita and Banti named Team of the Year Tita and Banti named Team of the Year Botín and Trittel win Rolex World Sailor of the Year The 2024 World Sailing Awards celebrated the elite of the sailing world, recognizing extraordinary achievements by athletes who have dominated their fields with unmatched dedication, skill, and resilience. by Alexia Lahoud, 49er and Nacra 17 Sailing Posted 5 Nov 07:33 PST Vendée Globe shows notable increases all round Vendée Globe shows notable increases all round A record 360,000 visitors enjoying the Race Village experience during the first week With a record 40 skippers at the start, a record 11 nationalities represented and 360,000 visitors enjoying the Race Village experience during the first week - a number which is up 20% compared to 2016 - the event is exceeding all expectations. by Vendee Globe Media Posted 5 Nov 07:32 PST Ewa Lewandowska wins World Sailing Award Ewa Lewandowska wins World Sailing Award For Young Female Sailor of the Year 2024 We are thrilled to announce that Ewa Lewandowska has been honored with the World Sailing Award for Young Female Sailor of the Year 2024! by International 29er Class Posted 5 Nov 06:28 PST 55th ORC Congress concludes in Singapore 55th ORC Congress concludes in Singapore 2024 is another successful year with more than 14,000 certificates issued worldwide Representatives of boat owners and sailors from the 41 nations around the world that use rating certificates from the Offshore Racing Congress (ORC) met today in Singapore at the 55th edition of their annual Congress meeting. by Offshore Racing Congress Posted 5 Nov 06:02 PST Maritimo 100 Maritimo 100 Combining the pedigrees of Oyster and Bill Barry-Cotter to create a racing yacht The 30.40m Oyster superyacht 'Maritimo 100' is now in the final stages of preparation, following the delivery from Newport, Rhode Island. by Maritimo Posted 5 Nov 02:36 PST 'Time will tell' SailGP callers rank the teams 'Time will tell' SailGP callers rank the teams SailGP commentators look at the strengths and weaknesses of two new and three bottom teams Third of a series as SailGP commentators Stevie Morrison and Lisa Damanin look at the strengths and weaknesses of the new teams and the bottom placed teams ahead of the upcoming SailGP Season 5. by Richard Gladwell/Sail-World.com/nz Posted 5 Nov 01:47 PST Charlie Dalin - Vendée Globe favourite? Charlie Dalin - Vendée Globe favourite? Ambre Hasson chats with the skipper of MACIF Santé Prévoyance With just days to go until the start of the Vendée Globe 2024, Ambre Hasson talked to Charlie Dalin, skipper of MACIF Santé Prévoyance, about his disrupted build to the race, designing his new IMOCA, and his hopes for the race itself. by worldmarine.media Posted 5 Nov 01:31 PST Alex Thomson compilation from the 2020 Vendee Alex Thomson compilation from the 2020 Vendee Alex Thomson sailing Hugo Boss, the state of the art IMOCA 60 had plenty on in the 2000 race British sailor Alex Thomson in his flyer, Hugo Boss, the state of the art IMOCA 60 foot foiler went from leading the 2020 Vendee Globe fleet, to stopped in the south Atlantic by World on Water Posted 4 Nov 23:58 PST Kitefoil World Series Sardinia Grand Slam Day 3 Kitefoil World Series Sardinia Grand Slam Day 3 Fantastic Five race winners on a gusty day Five different winners in six exhilarating races on day three of Kitefoil World Series Sardinia bodes well for a thrilling final medal series on Saturday. by Kitefoil World Series Posted 4 Nov 23:38 PST Nacra 17 Europeans at Sferracavallo preview Nacra 17 Europeans at Sferracavallo preview The opening ceremony tomorrow kicks off the event The picturesque Gulf of Sferracavallo is set to host the Nacra 17 European Championships, welcoming 18 teams and 36 elite sailors from 13 nations for a week of thrilling competition. by Alexia Lahoud, 49er and Nacra 17 Sailing Posted 4 Nov 09:05 PST Many enjoy free sailboat rides at STSC Open House Many enjoy free sailboat rides at STSC Open House Offering free rides on IC24 sailboats and Hobie Wave catamarans Two words summed up 5-year-old Cason O'Brien's half-hour ride on an IC24 sailboat during Sunday's St. Thomas Sailing Center's (STSC) Open House. by Carol Bareuther Posted 4 Nov 07:38 PST 2024 OK Dinghy Europeans at Palma overall 2024 OK Dinghy Europeans at Palma overall Luke Deegan becomes first non-European OK Dinghy European Champion Luke Deegan, from New Zealand has won the 2024 OK Dinghy European Championship in Palma after a shortened week of challenging conditions with only four races completed. by Robert Deaves Posted 4 Nov 06:38 PST Berntsson victorious at Bermuda Gold Cup Berntsson victorious at Bermuda Gold Cup The Swede and his Berntsson Sailing Team win event for the fourth time Sweden's Johnie Berntsson and his Berntsson Sailing Team of Herman Andersson, Oscar Angervall and Björn Lundgren have won their fourth Bermuda Gold Cup, successfully defending their 2023 title. by World Match Racing Tour Posted 4 Nov 04:31 PST