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Vendée Globe Day 3 Video Update
Goodchild on the Charge, is Macif Vulnerable?
© Pierre Bouras / TR Racing
Dalin leads to Cape Finistere
Vendée Globe pre-race favourite living up to billing
© JM.Liot / Alea / Disobey / Macif
Trust your instincts - Trust in Maverick
An amazing looking craft, full of interesting tech, and a brilliant project title
© Dixon Yacht Design
Kojiro Shiraishi - IMOCA fleet's Obi-Wan
Japanese sailor set to start his third Vendée Globe
© Team DMG MORY
Key points announced for 38th America's Cup
By the Defender and Challenger of Record
© Ian Roman / America's Cup
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
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
Henri-Lloyd Fowey Ribbed Crew Knit
Henri-Lloyd Fowey Ribbed Crew Knit
A classic, chunky knit made from RWS lambswool and recycled polymide
The Fowey Rib Crew is a classic, chunky knit made from RWS lambswool and recycled polymide, featuring the iconic Henri-Lloyd diamond badge and is ideal for smart winter layering.
by Henri-Lloyd
Posted 9 Nov 04:00 PST
Matthias Houvenagel on sailing 'fast and clever'
Matthias Houvenagel on sailing 'fast and clever'
Preparing for the Musto Skiff 2025 Worlds
Over the coming weeks, we'll be sharing a series of interviews with Musto Skiff sailors representing different countries to find out how they've been preparing for the up-coming ACO 14th Musto Skiff 2025 Worlds in Sydney in January.
by International Musto Skiff Class Association
Posted 8 Nov 23:37 PST
“The Vendée Globe remains the ultimate challenge”
“The Vendée Globe remains the ultimate challenge”
Says Boris Herrmann about the legendary solo, non-stop, unassisted round-the-word race
Team Malizia's skipper Boris Herrmann is setting sail this Sunday in the Vendée Globe, the legendary solo, non-stop, unassisted round-the-word race.
by Team Malizia
Posted 8 Nov 23:11 PST
North Sails: Solo, Non-Stop & Around the World
North Sails: Solo, Non-Stop & Around the World
North Sails Vendee Globe newsletter includes several stories on key aspects of the race
North Sails Vendee Globe newsletter includes a preview of the 40 entry Vendee Globe; In Loft 57 Charlie Enright hosts the Vendee Globe edition; Thomas Ruyant and Sam Goodchild review North Sails foul weather gear.
by North Sails
Posted 8 Nov 18:07 PST
J/70 US Nationals at Fort Worth Day 1
J/70 US Nationals at Fort Worth Day 1
18 teams battle through challenging, shifty conditions on Eagle Mountain Lake
The first annual J/70 US National Championship kicked off Friday with 18 teams battling through challenging, shifty conditions on Eagle Mountain Lake in Fort Worth, Texas.
by Julie & Christopher Howell
Posted 8 Nov 14:36 PST
Nacra 17 Europeans at Sferracavallo Day 3
Nacra 17 Europeans at Sferracavallo Day 3
Four races held after yesterday's lack of wind
Four races were completed today by the fleet Nacra 17 fleet at the European Championships, currently under way at the Sferracavallo Sailing Club in Palermo and set to conclude on Sunday.
by Alexia Lahoud, 49er and Nacra 17 Sailing
Posted 8 Nov 09:19 PST