Louis Vuitton Cup: Two wins for Brits Louis Vuitton Cup: Two wins for Brits Breeze and infamous Barcelona seaway set scene for tense close AC75 racing Instead of Super Saturday providing the definitive list of four Semi-Final participants, it will be remembered as one of the best days, if not the best yet seen in the four year history of the class by Richard Gladwell/Sail-World.com/nz Posted 7 Sep 11:53 PDT Louis Vuitton Cup Day 7: INEOS Britannia's day Louis Vuitton Cup Day 7: INEOS Britannia's day Conditions were pitch-perfect in Barcelona Conditions were pitch-perfect in Barcelona for the seventh day of the Louis Vuitton Cup, with the wind clocking round to the south-south-west and delivering a breeze that topped out at 17 knots and an off-axis swel by America's Cup Media Posted 7 Sep 11:42 PDT INEOS Britannia secures Semi-Final spot INEOS Britannia secures Semi-Final spot With back-to-back race wins on Louis Vuitton Cup Round Robins Day 7 INEOS Britannia has secured its spot in the Louis Vuitton Cup Semi-Final with wins against Alinghi Red Bull Racing (SUI) and Luna Rossa Prada Pirelli (ITA) on the penultimate day of Round Robin 2. by INEOS Britannia Posted 7 Sep 11:33 PDT A victory and a defeat for Luna Rossa A victory and a defeat for Luna Rossa On Louis Vuitton Cup Day 7 With still one race to go, Luna Rossa stays in the lead in the standings after a day of mixed results, with a win against the Americans and a loss in the match against the British team. by Luna Rossa Prada Pirelli Posted 7 Sep 11:16 PDT Down to the wire for Alinghi Red Bull Racing Down to the wire for Alinghi Red Bull Racing On Day 7 of the Louis Vuitton Cup Round Robins A win for Alinghi Red Bull Racing today in their match against INEOS Britannia would have guaranteed their place in the Semi-Finals, but the Swiss Challenger will have to wait until tomorrow for a definite answer. by Alinghi Red Bull Racing Posted 7 Sep 10:58 PDT 2024 KiteFoil World Series Austria day 3 2024 KiteFoil World Series Austria day 3 Gomez pushed to the Max on his Element Benoit Gomez of France took his first race win of KiteFoil World Series Austria but it's still Max Maeder of Singapore who continues to rule the roost on Lake Traunsee. by Andy Rice / IKA Posted 7 Sep 10:13 PDT Puig Vela Clàssica Barcelona overall Puig Vela Clàssica Barcelona overall 77 boats and over 800 sailors The 17th Puig Vela Clàssica Regatta successfully concluded its most spectacular edition, securing its position as a global benchmark in classic sailing. by Covadonga Muñoz Posted 7 Sep 09:31 PDT What did we learn on Louis Vuitton Cup Day 7 What did we learn on Louis Vuitton Cup Day 7 A superb day for INEOS Britannia in higher winds and a big swell After an overnight storm, the sea off Barcelona was decidedly lumpy, making life tricky for the trimmers, with a forecast 6 to 11 knot Southerly wind. In the huge swell it was a day for boat handling. by Mark Jardine Posted 7 Sep 08:23 PDT 2024 Finn Gold Cup at Sailing Aarhus overall 2024 Finn Gold Cup at Sailing Aarhus overall Oskari Muhonen becomes first Finn to win Finn Gold Cup Oskari Muhonen has become the first ever Finnish sailor to win the Finn Gold Cup. He has dominated this week in Aarhus in light and strong winds and shown great speed and tactics to become the undisputed Finn world champion for 2024. by Robert Deaves Posted 7 Sep 08:12 PDT 100 boats set for Sandberg Estates J/70 Worlds 100 boats set for Sandberg Estates J/70 Worlds GPS Control to be used for the starts The Sandberg J/70 Worlds, to be held in Palma from 13th to 22nd September, will be a landmark in the history of sailing world championships. by Alejandro Varela Posted 7 Sep 01:36 PDT 5.5 Metre class Worlds overall 5.5 Metre class Worlds overall Ku-Ring-Gai III wins with final two races sailed in heavy airs in Benodet Despite never winning a race, Ku-Ring-Gai lll (John Bacon, Joost Houweling and Edward Wright) sailed an impressively consistent series in a fleet that's fiercely competitive, yet also has an enviable level of camaraderie. by Rupert Holmes Posted 6 Sep 21:03 PDT M32 World Championship at Lake Garda after Day 2 M32 World Championship at Lake Garda after Day 2 Five race winners in five races: top three tied The M32 World Championship is as tight as it gets, with the top three teams - Youngblood, Miles Julien, Surge, Ryan McKillen, and Rated X, Jake Julien, - all tied at 17 points. by M32 Class Posted 6 Sep 17:14 PDT J/70 Corinthian US Nationals at Cape May day 1 J/70 Corinthian US Nationals at Cape May day 1 Three races held for the fleet of 24 boats The J/70 Corinthian US National Championship began Friday hosted by Corinthian Yacht Club of Cape May in New Jersey with 24 boats competing. Teams enjoyed winds from 8-12 knots on an ocean course, allowing three races. by Julie & Christopher Howell Posted 6 Sep 16:59 PDT 2024 KiteFoil World Series Austria day 2 2024 KiteFoil World Series Austria day 2 Maeder and Kampman back on song in Austria Max Maeder was back to his winning ways on day two of KiteFoil World Series Austria. Six days short of his 18th birthday, the teenager from Singapore won all six races in light winds on Lake Traunsee in Upper Austria. by International Kiteboarding Association Posted 6 Sep 16:21 PDT Zhik brings adult technology to new youth range Zhik brings adult technology to new youth range Bringing younger sailors the same quality, comfort and flexibility as for adults Zhik has long been in high demand by the youth market, and its new evolution youth wetsuits are designed to bring younger sailors the same quality, comfort and flexibility as for adults. by Zhik Posted 6 Sep 12:15 PDT 2024 Finn Gold Cup at Sailing Aarhus Day 4 2024 Finn Gold Cup at Sailing Aarhus Day 4 Perfect score for Muhonen as Finn closes in on Finn Gold Cup Finland's Oskari Muhonen put on a masterclass today in the 2024 Finn Gold Cup in Aarhus, Denmark. He won all three races sailed on Friday, two by huge margins to put himself within reach of his first Finn Gold Cup win. by Robert Deaves Posted 6 Sep 11:41 PDT Puig Vela Clàssica Barcelona Day 3 Puig Vela Clàssica Barcelona Day 3 A day of wind, history, and rivalry The third day of the prestigious Puig Vela Clàssica regatta did not disappoint, offering a new spectacle worthy of admiration. by Covadonga Muñoz Posted 6 Sep 11:29 PDT St. Maarten Heineken Regatta 2025 Preview St. Maarten Heineken Regatta 2025 Preview World-class Race Committee Plots Course for 45th edition The St. Maarten Heineken Regatta is proud to soon be celebrating 45 years, and four decades of "Serious Fun!" with long-time event partner Heineken. by St. Maarten Heineken Regatta Posted 6 Sep 10:49 PDT 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. 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