Baxter family tradition continues Baxter family tradition continues Generations on the water at Block Island Race Week XXXI With 66 entries and counting, the 31st Block Island Race Week is shaping up to be a fantastic event. Among the names on the Scratch Sheet, one stands out as a link to the regatta's earliest days: the Baxter family. by Storm Trysail Club Posted 17 Nov 09:26 PST A refreshing new era of collaboration A refreshing new era of collaboration For College Sailing and Olympic Development In the United States, college sailing teams and the Olympic Development Program (ODP) have a long history of pursuing the same group of athletes: those just out of high school and hungry for success in academics, sport, and for some, an Olympic podium. by US Sailing Team Posted 17 Nov 09:11 PST Vendée Globe Day 8: Play it again Sam! Vendée Globe Day 8: Play it again Sam! Goodchild on the rise again as Sébastien Simon takes the lead Sébastien Simon (Groupe Dubreuil), the French skipper who grew up in Les Sables d'Olonne with the Vendée Globe as the backdrop to his life, is Sunday's new leader of the solo non-stop round the world race. by Vendee Globe Media Posted 17 Nov 08:57 PST 18ft Skiff Sixt Spring Championship Race 5 18ft Skiff Sixt Spring Championship Race 5 Another brilliant exhibition by the Rag & Famish Hotel team in the strong north-east wind The Rag & Famish Hotel team of Harry Price, Max Paul and Finn Rodowicz continued their domination of the 2024-25 Australian 18 Footers League with another brilliant exhibition in the strong north-east wind conditions on a near-deserted Sydney Harbour. by Frank Quealey Posted 17 Nov 00:58 PST Vendée Globe Sunday Morning Update Vendée Globe Sunday Morning Update Damage for Louis Burton on Bureau Vallée, is West now Best? One of the expected front runners, Louis Burton reported to race control that he had found deck cracks on Bureau Vallée. Meanwhile, the western group is making good progress in strong winds, and we discuss the VMG numbers and why they're important. by Mark Jardine Posted 16 Nov 23:35 PST Vendee Globe Day 7 - Deck cracks on Bureau Vallée Vendee Globe Day 7 - Deck cracks on Bureau Vallée Le Cam ventures into Groupama Corner; "Big crack" on Bureau Vallée The casualty count in the Vendée Globe Race is potentially about to increase with the news that one of the expected front runners Louis Burton has just reported to race control that he had found deck cracks on his foiling IMOCA Bureau Vallée. by Richard Gladwell, Sail-World NZ Posted 16 Nov 19:14 PST Vendée Globe Day 7: the African king? Vendée Globe Day 7: the African king? The six times Vendée Globe starter seems to have benefited from a radical easterly option Jean Le Cam, at 65 the oldest and most experienced skipper among the 39 solo racers still competing, leads the Vendée Globe singlehanded non-stop race around the world as the tenth edition completes its first week at sea tomorrow Sunday. by Vendee Globe Media Posted 16 Nov 09:19 PST World Diam Tour Caribbean: a promising 4th season World Diam Tour Caribbean: a promising 4th season Joining the Diam24 one design adventure has never been easier With 10 boats already registered for a six-stage season starting from Saint Martin, the World Diam Tour Caribbean continues to draw sailing enthusiasts to the exceptional waters of the Caribbean. by Diam24onedesign Posted 16 Nov 06:34 PST Giancarlo Pedote in the Vendée Globe update Giancarlo Pedote in the Vendée Globe update "Trust in your strategy in the hope that it pays off!" This Saturday, as he prepares to tackle his sixth day at sea in the Vendée Globe, some 500 miles offshore of the Western Sahara, Giancarlo Pedote is currently at front of the pack after a spectacular comeback late yesterday. by L'IMOCA Prysmian Posted 16 Nov 04:04 PST 2025 Nacra 17 calendar is here 2025 Nacra 17 calendar is here Get ready to sail into an action-packed year! We're thrilled to announce the complete 2025 Nacra 17 class racing calendar. With regattas in stunning locations worldwide, this season promises high-speed excitement and fierce competition for teams and fans alike. by 49er and Nacra 17 Sailing Posted 16 Nov 02:16 PST Jean Le Cam: Vendée Globe King for a Day Jean Le Cam: Vendée Globe King for a Day Top of the ranking, but this could be short lived On the official Vendée Globe website tracker at 0600 CET on Saturday 16th November, Jean Le Cam is at the top of the ranking, but this could be short lived. by Mark Jardine Posted 15 Nov 23:10 PST Vendee Globe - Day 6 - Dice are rolled Vendee Globe - Day 6 - Dice are rolled The Vendee Globe fleet has spread wide across an 800nm front in the race to to the Southern Ocean The Vendee Globe fleet has spread wide as skippers pick their best navigational strategy to get them south, through the Doldrums and into the Tradewinds around the South Atlantic high. The fleet is spread across a 800nm wide front. by Richard Gladwell, Sail-World NZ Posted 15 Nov 20:32 PST Brennan Robinson on winter training Brennan Robinson on winter training Getting set for the Musto Skiff 2025 Worlds In our latest Musto Skiff sailor interview, we meet Brennan Robinson, who is a regular on the GBR class circuit and getting ready to represent South Africa at the ACO 14th Musto Skiff 2025 World Championships in January. by International Musto Skiff Class Association Posted 15 Nov 14:05 PST SDYC Women's Winter Invitational Regatta returns SDYC Women's Winter Invitational Regatta returns Sailing at La Playa Basin February 14-16, 2025 San Diego Yacht Club's annual Women's Winter Invitational Regatta (WWIR) is just over the horizon, returning to the La Playa Basin February 14-16, 2025. by San Diego Yacht Club Posted 15 Nov 12:27 PST Vendée Globe Day 6 Vendée Globe Day 6 Goodchild still out front; Weöres will bypass Madeira and go to Canaries "I can't go on, I'm abandoning this my second Vendée Globe" grimaced an emotional French Vendée Globe skipper Maxime Sorel early this Friday afternoon from Madeira. by Vendee Globe Media Posted 15 Nov 09:47 PST Jean Le Cam's Vendée Globe act of genius? Jean Le Cam's Vendée Globe act of genius? The leaders in the Vendée Globe have slowed to a crawl as light winds block their path The leaders in the Vendée Globe have slowed to a crawl as light winds block their path, but will veteran IMOCA sailor Jean Le Cam pull off a masterstroke and go round the fleet into the lead? by Mark Jardine Posted 15 Nov 08:52 PST J/Crews excel at San Diego Hot Rum Series I J/Crews excel at San Diego Hot Rum Series I There are thirty-five J/Teams (29.0%) in the fleet The annual fall bacchanalian festival in San Diego known as the "Hot Rum Series" began this past weekend, hosted by the San Diego Yacht Club. by J/Boats Posted 15 Nov 08:02 PST Henri-Lloyd's new Dynamic Range launches Henri-Lloyd's new Dynamic Range launches Be the first to see the revolutionary stretch and flex garments at METSTRADE The Dynamic Range of sailing apparel from Henri-Lloyd has been DAME Award Nominated in the Personal Equipment Category, and represents a breakthrough in the use of technology and ergonomics, creating a unique collection of professional-grade clothing. by Henri-Lloyd Posted 15 Nov 08:00 PST 2024 44Cup to be decided in British Virgin Islands 2024 44Cup to be decided in British Virgin Islands Returning to the Caribbean after a nine year absence After a nine year absence from the Caribbean, the RC44 fleet will return next week for the 44Cup Nanny Cay, taking place over 20-24 November. by 44Cup Posted 15 Nov 07:48 PST Iconic regattas form a Sailing Grand Slam Iconic regattas form a Sailing Grand Slam To support World Sailing's Olympic Vision The world of Olympic sailing is set to reach new heights with the launch of the Sailing Grand Slam (SGS) - an international series that unites the sport's most iconic regattas and the regatta that will take place in the 2028 Olympic city. by Trofeo S.A.R. Princesa Sofía Posted 15 Nov 07:05 PST US Sailing announces Official School of US Sailing US Sailing announces Official School of US Sailing The innovative K-12 global private school will support talented sailors The innovative K-12 global private school will support talented sailors through scholarships and a world-leading virtual learning platform by US Sailing Posted 15 Nov 07:02 PST Clarisse Crémer in the Vendée Globe week 1 Clarisse Crémer in the Vendée Globe week 1 A particularly testing start to her second solo round the world voyage Between the emotions of the start, the first miles of contact and adjustments, the first front and the first damage, the skipper of L'Occitane en Provence has experienced a particularly testing start to her second solo round the world voyage. by L'Occitane Sailing Team Posted 15 Nov 05:25 PST First get-together for Globe40 2025-2026 skippers First get-together for Globe40 2025-2026 skippers Video conference with nearly thirty skippers and project managers from 10 nations With one group of round-the-world sailors setting sail on the Vendee Globe, it seemed like an opportune moment for the majority of the skippers due to compete in the 2nd edition of the GLOBE40 to come together for the first time yesterday, 12 November. by Sirius Events Posted 15 Nov 05:15 PST 2025 49er, 49erFX, Nacra 17 Junior Worlds news 2025 49er, 49erFX, Nacra 17 Junior Worlds news Copenhagen, Denmark to host the event The 49er, 49erFX, and Nacra 17 classes are thrilled to announce that the 2025 Junior World Championships will take place in Copenhagen, Denmark, and hosted by the Royal Danish Yacht Club. by Alexia Lahoud, 49er and Nacra 17 Sailing Posted 15 Nov 04:38 PST Barton Marine Launch 30 New Products at METSTRADE Barton Marine Launch 30 New Products at METSTRADE Topped by impressive new design of Genoa Cars with contemporary colour finishes Barton Marine, the innovative UK manufacturer of marine deck equipment, are excited to launch over 30 new products at METSTRADE 2024. by Barton Marine Posted 15 Nov 02:52 PST SailGP: Canucks paid transfer fee for Scott SailGP: Canucks paid transfer fee for Scott Transfer battles between the "Haves" and "Have Nots" continues to play out in SailGP Emirates GBR CEO and former driver Ben Ainslie told SailGP Media that Scott's Canadian team skipper's offer came at a ‘hectic period' with INEOS Britannia preparing to launch its historic 37th America's Cup campaign. by Richard Gladwell Posted 14 Nov 15:20 PST Vendée Globe Day 5: Lunven on top Vendée Globe Day 5: Lunven on top Four days, four leaders As the leaders pass the latitude of the Canary Islands, where they might normally find the trade winds blowing to carry them down towards the Cape Verdes and the Equator beyond, the breeze is lightening and becoming ever more unsettled. by Vendee Globe Media Posted 14 Nov 09:17 PST US Sailing Weekly Lift US Sailing Weekly Lift Nominate Your Community for a One Design Award One Design Sailing Award for the John H. Gardiner Jr. Trophy for Service and Leadership is presented to an individual for recognition of distinguished service and leadership in the promotion of one design sailing and class organization. by US Sailing Posted 14 Nov 08:16 PST Introducing the Sailing Grand Slam Introducing the Sailing Grand Slam The new premier Olympic sailing series The world of Olympic sailing is set to reach new heights with the launch of the Sailing Grand Slam (SGS) - an international series that unites the sport's most iconic regattas and the regatta that will take place in the 2028 Olympic venue. by Kiel Week Posted 14 Nov 03:53 PST The location of SailGP's UK return revealed The location of SailGP's UK return revealed Portsmouth will welcome thousands of fans to the city's historic dockyard and harbor SailGP's long-awaited UK return will be hosted by the brand new location of Portsmouth when the Emirates Great Britain Sail Grand Prix gets under way on July 19-20, 2025. by SailGP Posted 14 Nov 02:35 PST Dylan Fletcher named Emirates GBR's new Driver Dylan Fletcher named Emirates GBR's new Driver As Portsmouth revealed as location for the Emirates Great Britain Sail Grand Prix in 2025 The Emirates Great Britain SailGP Team has named its new Driver as the Olympic gold medallist, America's Cup Helm and Moth World Champion Dylan Fletcher. by Emirates GBR SailGP Team Posted 14 Nov 02:33 PST Australia SailGP Team gears up for 2025 Australia SailGP Team gears up for 2025 Chris Draper, 46, from Dorset, UK, joins the team with over 28 years of elite sailing experience Olympic Gold Medalist and three-time SailGP Champion Tom Slingsby has announced his Australia team lineup for the 2025 Season, marking the team's first major crew change since Season 2. by Australia SailGP Team Posted 14 Nov 02:26 PST SailGP: Emirates signs a five year deal SailGP: Emirates signs a five year deal Emirates signs global deal as well as sponsorship of the Great Britain Sail Grand Prix in Portsmouth The milestone deal includes Title Partnership of SailGP's 2025 season opening event in Dubai as well as the Great Britain Sail Grand Prix in Portsmouth next summer by SailGP Posted 14 Nov 02:13 PST Vendee Globe - Day 5 - Beyond Madeira Vendee Globe - Day 5 - Beyond Madeira Positions change significantly on second sked for Day 5 three top boats shown as dropping -30nm The front of fleet racing continues to be dominated by five boats boats spanning 30nm using the "Distance to Sail to the Finish" method favoured by race organisers. The foilers are reaching in a westerly direction seeking an opening through the Doldrums. by Richard Gladwell, Sail-World NZ Posted 14 Nov 00:12 PST Saving the best for last Saving the best for last 2024 is being a veritable feast for big events in sailing 2024 is being a veritable feast for big events in sailing with SailGP giving us our hors d'oeuvre, Paris 2024 in Marseille as our starter, the Louis Vuitton Cup and America's Cup the main course, and we're now enjoying the Vendée Globe for dessert. by Mark Jardine Posted 13 Nov 12:00 PST Vendée Globe Day 4: Breaking records Vendée Globe Day 4: Breaking records And unlucky breaks for others The Portuguese islands of Madeira will be passed later today by the leaders of the tenth edition of the Vendée Globe and the top boats are looking to stay clear and avoid the substantial lee of the island group. by Vendee Globe Media Posted 13 Nov 11:31 PST Nicolas Lunven sets a new 24-hour distance record Nicolas Lunven sets a new 24-hour distance record As he storms back into Vendée Globe contention Nico Lunven, the skipper of Holcim-PRB, has come storming back into the top-5 on the third day of the Vendée Globe after taking a lone option west of Finisterre. by Ed Gorman / IMOCA Globe Series Posted 13 Nov 09:06 PST GKA Freestyle Kite World Cup Cauipe Preview GKA Freestyle Kite World Cup Cauipe Preview Elite gather in Brazil for second stop on tour The Copa Kitley GKA Freestyle Kite World Cup will showcase intense competition in the flat waters and strong winds of the lagoon, known for its stadium-like setting and vibrant atmosphere. by Alicia Schinko Posted 13 Nov 05:43 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