Pondering the caffeine habits of the Vendee fleet Pondering the caffeine habits of the Vendee fleet David Schmidt admits he's a stone-cold coffee addict As my burr grinder reduced my dark-roast Sumatra beans to the right grind, I couldn't help but consider that the 40 skippers who just began the Vendee Globe race won't have this luxury (or many, many others) for months. by David Schmidt Posted 12 Nov 09:00 PST Nicolas Lunven covers 546.60nm in 24 hours Nicolas Lunven covers 546.60nm in 24 hours Record for longest solo distance set today during the Vendée Globe The skipper of Holcim-PRB is off to an incredible start of his first Vendée Globe as he just broke the 24h speed record. On the second day of the race, Nicolas opted for a more westerly route than the fleet. by Team HOLCIM-PRB Posted 13 Nov 04:15 PST Discover the top 20 photos Discover the top 20 photos More than 130 professional photographers entered the Yacht Racing Image Award 2024 More than 130 professional photographers representing 31 nations entered the Yacht Racing Image Award 2024 photo competition. by Yacht Racing Image Award Posted 13 Nov 03:52 PST Vendée Globe Day 4 Morning Video Update Vendée Globe Day 4 Morning Video Update Yoann Richomme on Paprec Arkea has taken the lead A fascinating situation in the Vendée Globe as the fleet cross the latitude of Gibraltar and head towards the island of Madeira. by Mark Jardine Posted 12 Nov 23:24 PST Kevin Wadham, multi class sailing star Kevin Wadham, multi class sailing star The skipper of the Lysaght Colorbond team only competed for three seasons The period from the early 1970s to the mid-1980s was one of the greatest, probably the greatest, periods of racing in the 132-year history of 18 footer racing in Australia and New Zealand, and produced some of the greatest competitors and designers. by Frank Quealey Posted 12 Nov 22:10 PST SailGP: Ciao to Langford and G'day to Draper SailGP: Ciao to Langford and G'day to Draper Brit replaces Aussie legend as the head hunting continues between the SailGP teams The headhunting continues to redistribute SailGP crew just two weeks out from the start of Season 5 - which will start with 11 teams in Dubai and then grow to the full complement of 12 teams for the second in Auckland in mid-January. by Richard Gladwell/Sail-World.com/nz Posted 12 Nov 16:30 PST Who is in form for the Etchells Worlds? Who is in form for the Etchells Worlds? An impressive recent slew of results for the Magpie team Graeme "G.T." Taylor has done it again, winning the Etchells National Championship on AUS1486 Magpie, with the return of Ben "Lamby" Lamb to his crew alongside long-time crewmate James "Jimmy" Mayo. by Etchells World Championship Posted 12 Nov 14:11 PST Vendée Globe Day 3: Sam Goodchild steals lead Vendée Globe Day 3: Sam Goodchild steals lead As the leaders of the 40 boat fleet descend south down the Iberian peninsula Britain's Sam Goodchild (VULNERABLE) has taken the lead in the Vendée Globe solo race around the world as the leaders of the 40 boat fleet descend south down the Iberian peninsula. by Vendee Globe Media Posted 12 Nov 09:39 PST Sam Goodchild has almost surprised himself Sam Goodchild has almost surprised himself By leading the Vendée Globe after two days at sea Two days into his first Vendée Globe solo round-the-world race, the British skipper Sam Goodchild is leading the record-setting 40-strong fleet, but says he's trying to keep it simple and is almost surprised to be at the front. by Agence TB Press Posted 12 Nov 09:19 PST Leadership in Women's Sailing Award Nominations Leadership in Women's Sailing Award Nominations Recognizing achievement in inspiring, educating and enriching the lives of women through sailing The National Women's Sailing Association (NWSA) and Boat Owners Association of The United States (BoatUS) have opened nominations for the 2025 BoatUS/NWSA Leadership in Women's Sailing Award. by BoatUS Posted 12 Nov 08:15 PST Giorgio Armani Superyacht Regatta 2025 Preview Giorgio Armani Superyacht Regatta 2025 Preview To be held in May at Yacht Club Costa Smeralda Giorgio Armani Superyacht Regatta, an event organised by the YCCS in partnership with title sponsor Giorgio Armani, will be held in May 2025, moving the event that opens the superyacht racing season in the Mediterranean forward to the final week of May. by Yacht Club Costa Smeralda Posted 12 Nov 08:04 PST Vendée Globe Day 3 Video Update Vendée Globe Day 3 Video Update Goodchild on the Charge, is Macif Vulnerable? Having crossed the Bay of Biscay, passing Cape Finisterre and the exclusion zone, the Vendée Globe sailors are now taking different options according to their weather routing and what VMG angles their IMOCA yachts are designed for. by Mark Jardine Posted 12 Nov 05:57 PST Vendee Globe: A rough night - Day 3 Vendee Globe: A rough night - Day 3 Routing quirk has Sam Goodchild (Vulnerable) as the new race leader of the Vendee Globe race? According to the latest report, Sam Goodchild (Vulnerable) is the new race leader of the Vendee Globe race. However we believe this is just a quirk of the method used by Vendee Globe. by Richard Gladwell/Sail-World.com/nz Posted 12 Nov 04:38 PST Advanced Weather Integration for Safer Boating Advanced Weather Integration for Safer Boating Savvy Navvy's integration of Meteomatics allows boaters to see precise wind speeds and directions Meteomatics, the global leader in weather intelligence, looks at how their data integration supports digital navigation for boaters. by Savvy Navvy Posted 12 Nov 04:00 PST Alessandro Marega is the new Finn World No. 1 Alessandro Marega is the new Finn World No. 1 Only the second World No.1 since the Finn Class World Ranking List was introduced two years ago Alessandro Marega, from Italy, has become the new Finn World No. 1. After a very successful year, he is also only the second World No.1 since the Finn Class World Ranking List was introduced two years ago. by Robert Deaves Posted 12 Nov 03:54 PST GKA Freestyle Kite World Cup Cauipe Preview GKA Freestyle Kite World Cup Cauipe Preview Tour ready to kick into high gear at second stop of the tour The second event of the Qatar Airways GKA Kite World Tour's freestyle season is set to shift up a gear when the second stop kicks off in the perfect conditions of Cauipe, in north-eastern Brazil. by Ian MacKinnon Posted 12 Nov 02:34 PST Manly 16ft Skiff Club Championship Heat 3 Manly 16ft Skiff Club Championship Heat 3 For five years, Kurt Hansen was lost to sailing Burnt out after a prolonged stint travelling the globe in the 49er class, the then 22-year-old walked away from the sport to pursue other interests - including ironman triathlon events - while building a career in the renewable energy sector. by Adam Lucius Posted 11 Nov 21:10 PST SailGP: Kiwis announce Maloney replacement SailGP: Kiwis announce Maloney replacement The BlackFoils will be joined by a matchracer previously ranked #25 while still a teenager The Peter Burling/Blair Tuke led SailGP team, the Black Foils have announced a replacement for the recently departed flight controller/trimmer, three times America's Cup winner Andy Maloney. by Richard Gladwell/Sail-World NZ Posted 11 Nov 18:54 PST 10th Vendée Globe: Dalin leads to Cape Finistere 10th Vendée Globe: Dalin leads to Cape Finistere Dalin took the lead during the first night of the legendary 24,300 mile Pre-race favourite Charlie Dalin (MACIF Santé Prevoyance) is living up to his billing as he leads the 40 boat Vendée Globe fleet towards the first big test of the skippers and their craft this evening and tonight. by Vendee Globe Media Posted 11 Nov 09:41 PST RORC Transatlantic Race: Two months to go RORC Transatlantic Race: Two months to go Boats have been arriving in Marina Lanzarote with many more en route for the race start With just two months before the start of the 3,000 mile race across the Atlantic, the RORC Transatlantic Race fleet is still growing, with more entries expected in the coming months. by Louay Habib / RORC Posted 11 Nov 09:02 PST Vendée Globe Video Update after first night at sea Vendée Globe Video Update after first night at sea Plus a look at the race course around the world The Vendée Globe fleet of 40 IMOCA Skippers have had their first night at sea and are now enjoying downwind conditions across the Bay of Biscay. by Mark Jardine Posted 11 Nov 02:57 PST One week to go to the Yacht Racing Forum One week to go to the Yacht Racing Forum The 14th edition promises engaging presentations and discussions This event offers a valuable opportunity to connect with key decision-makers, engage in networking, attend presentations on current developments in yacht racing, and conduct business within the industry. by Yacht Racing Forum Posted 11 Nov 02:49 PST GKA Big Air World Cup 2024 in Jericoacoara GKA Big Air World Cup 2024 in Jericoacoara 57 athletes competed for world champion titles in the Surfboard and Hydrofoil disciplines The Qatar Airways GKA Kite World Tour hosted three Big Air disciplines - TwinTip, Hydrofoil, and Surfboard - on the shores of Jericoacoara, Brazil. by GKA Kite World Tour Posted 11 Nov 02:02 PST World Sailing approves changes to the storm sails World Sailing approves changes to the storm sails The submission was approved as an urgent change as possible under regulation 30.1.2 Following recommendation from the Special Regulations Sub-Committee, the Oceanic and Offshore Committee unanimously approved changes to design requirements of storm sails, aiming to clarify the primary role as essential safety equipment. by World Sailing Posted 11 Nov 01:43 PST Vendee Globe: Race favorite hits lead - Day 2 Vendee Globe: Race favorite hits lead - Day 2 Race favorite Charlie Dalin has taken the lead of the Vendee Globe as the fleet head to Finisterre One of the Race favorites, Charlie Dalin, has taken the lead of the Vendee Globe single handed non-stop around the world race, on the morning of Day 2. In board interviews (in English) from Conrad Colman x 2 and Boris Hermann. by Richard Gladwell/Sail-World.com/nz Posted 11 Nov 00:10 PST J/70 US Nationals at Fort Worth overall J/70 US Nationals at Fort Worth overall James Murray's Hestia wins inaugural event at Fort Worth Boat Club Eighteen teams ventured to Fort Worth Boat Club in Texas for the first-ever J/70 US National Championship from November 7-10. Gorgeous conditions on the opening day allowed three races, but Mother Nature had different plans for the weekend by Julie & Christopher Howell Posted 10 Nov 15:08 PST The Vendée Globe 2024 has set sail The Vendée Globe 2024 has set sail A gentle beginning to what will be an epic race Forty skippers, driven by dreams as vast as the sea itself, set off on a legendary voyage—solo, non-stop, unassisted—embarking on a journey of over 24,000 nautical miles (around 45,000 km) around the globe. by IMOCA Globe Series Posted 10 Nov 14:25 PST 10th Vendée Globe enjoys gentle first hours 10th Vendée Globe enjoys gentle first hours Daggerboarders delighted, foilers foiled.. The record sized fleet of 40 solo sailors enjoyed a gentle opening to the Vendée Globe this afternoon off Les Sables d'Olonne on the French Atlantic coast, crossing the start line of the mythical solo non-stop race around the world at 1302hrs. by Vendee Globe Media Posted 10 Nov 11:44 PST Nacra 17 Europeans at Sferracavallo overall Nacra 17 Europeans at Sferracavallo overall Dutch Sailors Offerman and Houtman crowned Champions The 2024 Nacra 17 European Championships wrapped up today at Circolo Velico Sferracavallo in Palermo, crowning Dutch duo Willemijn Offerman and Scipio Houtman as the new European Champions. by Alexia Lahoud, 49er and Nacra 17 Sailing Posted 10 Nov 11:36 PST Top start for Clarisse Crémer in the Vendée Globe Top start for Clarisse Crémer in the Vendée Globe An emotional start, full of determination After saying a poignant goodbye to her family and friends and greeting the 350,000 people who had turned out to watch her make her historic ascent of the channel in Les Sables d'Olonne, Clarisse set off, more determined than ever this Sunday. by L'Occitane Sailing Team Posted 10 Nov 10:05 PST J/Fest Southwest a family affair! J/Fest Southwest a family affair! A popular tradition among the J/Boat owners throughout the region The J/Fest Southwest Regatta celebrated its 14th Anniversary and it has been a popular tradition among the J/Boat owners throughout the region. For the 2024 edition, thirty-five J/Teams participated from around the country. by J-Boats Posted 10 Nov 08:36 PST Team Malizia's Boris Herrmann off to a great start Team Malizia's Boris Herrmann off to a great start In the Vendée Globe 2024-2025 After sailing up the famous channel to the cheers of an enthusiastic crowd, the fleet of 40 IMOCA boats set sail in very light winds and in a race that will take them around the world and through the challenging conditions of the Southern Ocean. by Team Malizia Posted 10 Nov 08:29 PST 10th Vendée Globe Underway! 10th Vendée Globe Underway! The skippers set off on the most challenging of circumnavigations The official start of the Vendée Globe took place today at 13:02. The skippers have now set off on the most famous and challenging of circumnavigations, with more than 24,000 nautical miles (45,000 km) to cover solo, non-stop, and without assistance. by Vendee Globe Media Posted 10 Nov 05:32 PST Vendée Globe: Images from the dock Vendée Globe: Images from the dock Photos as the skipper depart for the start in Les Sables d'Olonne 40 skippers, 40 IMOCA yachts, hundred of support team members, and thousands of supporters in Les Sables d'Olonne as the sailor set out for the 10th Vendée Globe race. by Editor Posted 10 Nov 03:54 PST Anticipation builds for the Hansa Worlds Anticipation builds for the Hansa Worlds Top competitors from across the globe are gearing up for fierce competition in March 2025 Anticipation is building as sailors worldwide prepare for the 2025 Hansa World Championships, set to be hosted at the Royal Prince Alfred Yacht Club in Newport, Australia. by Brendan Rourke Posted 9 Nov 21:25 PST 18ft Skiff Sixt Spring Championship Race 4 18ft Skiff Sixt Spring Championship Race 4 Strong southerly winds forced the cancellation of today's race Strong southerly winds, gusting to more than 30 knots, forced the cancellation of today's Race 4 of the Sixt Spring 18 footer championship on Sydney Harbour. by Frank Quealey Posted 9 Nov 19:58 PST 2025 Junior Pan Ams Selection Procedures 2025 Junior Pan Ams Selection Procedures Aiming to identify and support the young stars that will become tomorrow's champions The second-ever Junior Pan American Games is set to take place August 9 through 23, 2025 in Asunción, Paraguay, with automatic entry to the 2027 Pan American Games in Lima, Peru for any athletes that take home gold in the 2025 junior edition. by Allison Chenard Posted 9 Nov 11:39 PST Looking ahead to first hours of the Vendée Globe Looking ahead to first hours of the Vendée Globe Sailors are by and large pleased to be set for a slower and easier beginning to the race For the 40 solo skippers who will start the Vendée Globe Sunday off Les Sables d'Olonne on the west coast of France, the first few hours look set to offer a relatively gentle introduction to the non-stop race around the world. by Vendee Globe Media Posted 9 Nov 09:05 PST World Sailing President and Board elected World Sailing President and Board elected Incumbent President Quanhai Li (CHN) was re-elected for a further four-year term At the 2024 World Sailing General Assembly, the final meeting of the 2024 Annual Conference, World Sailing Member National Authorities voted in the Presidential and Vice-Presidential elections. by World Sailing Posted 9 Nov 06:33 PST Technical committee reviews F-TCF Scoring System Technical committee reviews F-TCF Scoring System 2024 Bermuda Race adopted an innovative scoring system In pursuit of fairer scoring, the 2024 Bermuda Race adopted an innovative scoring system: F-TCF or Forecast-Time Correction Factor. by Bermuda Race Posted 9 Nov 06:22 PST