American Magic needs a comeback American Magic needs a comeback And they're ready for the challenge American Magic entered the second day of the Louis Vuitton Cup Semi-Finals with their backs against the wall, needing a win to keep their hopes alive in this best-of-nine series. by New York Yacht Club American Magic Posted 15 Sep 12:21 PDT British and Italians move to Match Point British and Italians move to Match Point In the Louis Vuitton Cup Semi-Finals Stellar conditions on a stunning Sunday in Barcelona, brought the crowds out at the Fanzones and Race Village and gave a truly global audience a thrilling spectacle of top-class racing in the dynamic AC75 yachts. by 37th America's Cup media Posted 15 Sep 12:03 PDT Two more race wins and a near-collision Two more race wins and a near-collision For INEOS Britannia on day two of the Louis Vuitton Cup Semi INEOS Britannia, the British Challenger of Record racing for the Royal Yacht Squadron Ltd in the 37th America's Cup, has ended day two of the Louis Vuitton Cup Semi-Final with two more wins against Alinghi Red Bull Racing (SUI). by INEOS Britannia Posted 15 Sep 11:39 PDT Two more wins for Luna Rossa Two more wins for Luna Rossa On Day 2 of the Louis Vuitton Cup Semi-Finals It was another good day for Luna Rossa Prada Pirelli, as the team won two crucial and hard-fought regattas against NYYC American Magic, bringing its score to 4 points in the Louis Vuitton Cup Semi-Finals leaderboard. by Luna Rossa Prada Pirelli Posted 15 Sep 11:12 PDT Catch Up With Day 2 of Bart's Bash Catch Up With Day 2 of Bart's Bash Thank you to everyone who has taken part in Bart's Bash this weekend! Thank you to everyone who has taken part in Bart's Bash this weekend! Because of you, our sailing community has come together to get out on the water in our annual participation event. by The Bart's Bash Team Posted 15 Sep 11:03 PDT Sandberg Estates J/70 Worlds start tomorrow Sandberg Estates J/70 Worlds start tomorrow The Bay of Palma is ready for Monday's practice race On Monday 16th September at 14:30h, the fleet will compete in an official training race as a final preparation before the start of the competition. by Sandberg Estates J/70 Worlds Posted 15 Sep 10:42 PDT Cup Spy - Day 11: The Last Chance Saloon Cup Spy - Day 11: The Last Chance Saloon Two teams - USA and Swiss need wins to stay in the Louis Vuitton Cup Sunday produced the best breeze and best racing conditions of the Louis Vuitton Cup. It also produced the closest result we have seen in the racing to date. by Richard Gladwell Posted 15 Sep 10:30 PDT Now or never for Alinghi Red Bull Racing Now or never for Alinghi Red Bull Racing The Swiss Challenger is giving it their all, but it may not be enough Alinghi Red Bull Racing can't seem to find its groove in the Semi-Finals opposite INEOS Britannia. The Swiss Challenger is giving it their all, both on the water and onshore, but it may not be enough opposite the British. by Alinghi Red Bull Racing Posted 15 Sep 10:14 PDT Louis Vuitton Cup Semi-Finals Day 2 Louis Vuitton Cup Semi-Finals Day 2 INEOS Britannia and Alinghi come close to a crash A big day in the Louis Vuitton Cup Semi Finals, where two teams could end up one point away from the Final, or all even again. by Mark Jardine Posted 15 Sep 06:50 PDT Oldest videos of Land Yachts Oldest videos of Land Yachts A look back into our archive, for footage of racing from the 1910s to 70s We have a huge library of sailing-related video footage, and today we look back for footage of racing on dry land, from the 1930s to 70s. by Magnus Smith Posted 15 Sep 04:00 PDT Lorient welcomes Défi Azimut 48 Hours finishers Lorient welcomes Défi Azimut 48 Hours finishers Exhausted by the two-day frenzy of manoeuvres With summery sunshine warming the dock at Lorient La Base, the skippers, exhausted by the two-day frenzy of manoeuvres, congratulated themselves on the diversity of the course in this 48H Azimut. by Défi Azimut Posted 15 Sep 00:35 PDT A Class Cat Worlds at Punta Ala overall A Class Cat Worlds at Punta Ala overall The little lizards in the woods of PuntAla are sad The little lizards in the woods of PuntAla are sad. All the beautiful people and their even more beautiful boats have gone. There is something profoundly sad about a venue after a major event happened. by Gordon Upton Posted 14 Sep 23:28 PDT 18ft Skiffs: Rod Zemanek 18ft Skiffs: Rod Zemanek Shortened career for 18 footer champion Rod Zemanek doesn't have the same high profile in 18 footer history as many other leading skippers over the past 100 years, but he was certainly one of the best during a sailing career which was shortened by a business career. by Frank Quealey Posted 14 Sep 23:05 PDT Corinthian YC defends Resolute Cup title Corinthian YC defends Resolute Cup title This year's edition showcased teams representing 28 yacht clubs A command performance by Corinthian Yacht Club of Marblehead, Mass., saw the well-honed team skippered by Wade Waddell take its second consecutive victory in the prestigious Resolute Cup. by Michelle Slade, New York Yacht Club Posted 14 Sep 17:44 PDT Leopard 3 claims inaugural Rolex IMA Maxi 1 Worlds Leopard 3 claims inaugural Rolex IMA Maxi 1 Worlds After a dramatic adrenaline-fuelled final day in Porto Cervo A prolonged Mistral may have restricted racing this week at the Maxi Yacht Rolex Cup, but the Costa Smeralda saved the best to last, with a dramatic adrenaline-fuelled final day that saw winds reaching the mid-20s. by James Boyd/International Maxi Association Posted 14 Sep 14:26 PDT Andoo Team Australia - Practice Races Andoo Team Australia - Practice Races Andoo Team Australia secures two commanding wins from three races Andoo Team Australia shows their form in official practice race today with two commanding wins from three races. by Andoo Team Australia Posted 14 Sep 13:15 PDT Colligo Torque Rope Receivers Colligo Torque Rope Receivers Fancy a sailing upgrade? 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Check out our Torque Rope Receivers - perfect for your Code 0 and Spinnaker furling gear. by Colligo Marine Posted 14 Sep 12:30 PDT 34th Maxi Yacht Rolex Cup overall 34th Maxi Yacht Rolex Cup overall An outstanding day rounds off 34th edition in style The final day of the 34th Maxi Yacht Rolex Cup and the first Rolex IMA Maxi 1 World Championship was an excellent one. by Yacht Club Costa Smeralda Posted 14 Sep 12:27 PDT Last countdown to Sandberg Estates J/70 Worlds Last countdown to Sandberg Estates J/70 Worlds Registration and measurement process under way since Friday With the registration and measurement process under way since yesterday, Friday, at the Porto Pi Naval Base, the organising team of the Sandberg Estates J/70 Worlds is working around the clock to get everything ready for the start of the competition. by Sandberg Estates J/70 Worlds Posted 14 Sep 12:01 PDT INEOS Britannia opens with two wins INEOS Britannia opens with two wins Against the Swiss on Day 1 of the Louis Vuitton Cup Semi-Final The Semi-Final of the Louis Vuitton Cup (Challenger Selection Series) began with two back-to-back wins in impressive style for INEOS Britannia. by INEOS Britannia Posted 14 Sep 11:42 PDT Ruthless execution from British and Italians Ruthless execution from British and Italians On Day 1 of the Louis Vuitton Cup Semi-Finals The business end of the Louis Vuitton Cup began today under bright sunshine on the stunning waters off Barcelona, with the first day of the Louis Vuitton Cup Semi-Finals seeing two utterly ruthless performances from the top two Challenger teams. by 37th America's Cup media Posted 14 Sep 11:31 PDT Luna Rossa wins both matches Luna Rossa wins both matches On Day 1 of the Louis Vuitton Cup Semi-Finals A beautiful day with clear skies and southerly winds ranging 8-10 knots set the stage for the much-anticipated first day of the Louis Vuitton Cup semi-finals, from which Luna Rossa came through in flying colors after two high-tension matches. by Luna Rossa Prada Pirelli Posted 14 Sep 11:22 PDT American Magic fights hard on Day 1 American Magic fights hard on Day 1 Luna Rossa edges ahead in the Louis Vuitton Cup Semi-Finals The opening day of the Semi-Final stage of the Louis Vuitton Cup saw NYYC American Magic sail two intense and closely contested races against the Italian Luna Rossa Prada Pirelli syndicate. by New York Yacht Club American Magic Posted 14 Sep 11:06 PDT Alinghi Red Bull Racing struggles Alinghi Red Bull Racing struggles A rough first day of the Louis Vuitton Cup Semi-Finals for the team It was a rough first day of the Semi-Finals for Alinghi Red Bull Racing with two losses to Ineos Britannia, the top-ranked Challenger from the previous round. by Alinghi Red Bull Racing Posted 14 Sep 10:48 PDT Catch Up With Day 1 of Bart's Bash Catch Up With Day 1 of Bart's Bash We hope that you enjoyed joining together with the sailing community As the first day of Bart's Bash comes to a close, we want to thank everyone who took part today. Whether you were out on the water or helping to fundraise for your event, we hope that you enjoyed joining together with the sailing community. by The Bart's Bash Team Posted 14 Sep 10:34 PDT Louis Vuitton Cup Semi-Finals Day 1 Louis Vuitton Cup Semi-Finals Day 1 Sunshine, 20-degree temperatures, and a 7-12 knot breeze opens the racing Sunshine, 20-degree temperatures, and a 7-12 knot breeze greeted the four challengers on day one of the Louis Vuitton Cup. by Mark Jardine Posted 14 Sep 07:42 PDT Cup Spy - Day 10: A Tale of two Semis Cup Spy - Day 10: A Tale of two Semis Four races were sailed with some very different statistical outcomes between the two Semis Racing is got away late on Day 1 of the Semi-Finals of the Louis Vuitton Cup. Four races were sailed with some very different statistical outcomes, which maybe belie the finish line results. by Richard Gladwell Sail-World NZ Posted 14 Sep 06:33 PDT 2024 edition of Finn Masters Magazine published 2024 edition of Finn Masters Magazine published John Greenwood looks at his time in the class, and equipment choices In the 2024 edition of the Finn Masters Magazine, published September, long time Finn sailor John Greenwood looks at his time in the class, equipment choice, the changes and the future. by Robert Deaves Posted 14 Sep 02:03 PDT The Vendée Globe unveils its very first mascot The Vendée Globe unveils its very first mascot Adélie the penguin embodies the family-friendly and accessible dimension of the Vendée Globe The Vendée Globe, the famous solo sailing race around the world, is proud to present its very first mascot: Adélie, the penguin. by Vendée Globe media Posted 14 Sep 02:00 PDT Charlie Dalin wins Défi Azimut 48 Hours Charlie Dalin wins Défi Azimut 48 Hours First to cross the finish line on MACIF Santé Prévoyance Charlie Dalin was the first to cross the finish line of the Azimut 48 Hours at 9:14:32 FR time this Saturday. He completed the 455-mile course in 1 day 18 hours, 14 minutes at an average speed of 10.75 knots. by Défi Azimut Posted 14 Sep 01:55 PDT America's Cup: Paul Goodison updates on injuries America's Cup: Paul Goodison updates on injuries "I sustained an injury onboard Patriot, resulting in five broken ribs." American Magic skipper Paul Goodison, whose absence from the team and replacement on the team AC75 has been the subject of enquiry, has updated his situation, and how it occurred. by Richard Gladwell/Sail-World.com/nz Posted 14 Sep 01:36 PDT 2024 Star Worlds at San Diego overall 2024 Star Worlds at San Diego overall John Kostecki and Austin Sperry crowned champions John Kostecki and Austin Sperry crowned champions. A hard-fought battle on the water among the top six teams, the Americans finished third in the last race, overall one point ahead of Will Stout with Danny Cayard and Leandro and Lucas Altolaguirre. by Rachele Vitello, International Star Class Posted 13 Sep 21:15 PDT Kinsale Dragon Gold Cup 2024 overall Kinsale Dragon Gold Cup 2024 overall Final day drama as Andrade, Leitmann and Lea snatch victory Going into the last day of the Kinsale Dragon Gold Cup 2024 supported by Astra Construction Services Ltd the regatta was still wide open. Peter Gilmour had led from day one but had only a three-point advantage over Lawrie Smith. by International Dragon Association Posted 13 Sep 14:22 PDT Entries open for the Hansa Worlds 2025 Entries open for the Hansa Worlds 2025 Royal Prince Alfred YC to host in New South Wales, Australia The Royal Prince Alfred Yacht Club together with International Hansa Class Association is excited to announce the opening of entries for the 2025 Hansa World and International Championships, for both competitors and coaches. by Royal Prince Alfred Yacht Club Posted 13 Sep 11:43 PDT Amazing Opportunity in SVG Yacht Charter Industry Amazing Opportunity in SVG Yacht Charter Industry An exciting new initiative aimed at engaging local youth The St Vincent and the Grenadines Sailing Association is proud to announce an exciting new initiative aimed at engaging local youth and introducing them to the various employment opportunities in the yacht charter industry. by SVG Sailing Association Posted 13 Sep 10:55 PDT 34th Maxi Yacht Rolex Cup day 5 34th Maxi Yacht Rolex Cup day 5 Mistral sets its own rules After the passage of yesterday's squally front, the weather forecasts indicating a return of strong Mistral winds proved, unfortunately, to be correct. by Yacht Club Costa Smeralda Posted 13 Sep 10:25 PDT Go North for the 37th America's Cup Go North for the 37th America's Cup North Sails is proud to be the sailmaker of choice for all entries participating in the Cup North Sails is proud to be the sailmaker of choice for all entries participating in the Cup. We supply each AC75 with 3Di sail technology, aero engineers, and exclusive access to the industry's most advanced sail design and aero simulation tools. by North Sails Posted 13 Sep 07:48 PDT Semi-Final opponents set for Louis Vuitton Cup Semi-Final opponents set for Louis Vuitton Cup Alinghi Red Bull Racing chosen by INEOS Britannia in today's press conference The rumour mill was silenced this morning at the Press Conference on the eve of the Louis Vuitton Cup semi-finals with confirmation by Sir Ben Ainslie that INEOS Britannia had selected Alinghi Red Bull Racing as their opponent in the first-to-five series. by America's Cup Media Posted 13 Sep 06:03 PDT Zhik announces partnership with Circular Flow Zhik announces partnership with Circular Flow 'ReZhikling' old neoprene into new products, over and over again Zhik is proud to partner with Circular Flow, global innovators in the recycling space. Circular Flow have developed a way to recycle old neoprene into new products, which can be recycled time and again. by Zhik Posted 13 Sep 04:00 PDT NYYC American Magic to face the Italians NYYC American Magic to face the Italians Louis Vuitton Cup Semi-Final opponents now known NYYC American Magic will take on Luna Rossa Prada Pirelli in the highly anticipated Louis Vuitton Cup Semi-Final, a first-to-five match race series set to begin on Saturday, September 14th, in Barcelona, Spain. by New York Yacht Club American Magic Posted 13 Sep 03:44 PDT