The engine room The engine room Without them we are lost. This is about the things aloft both ahead and behind the stick. Without them we are lost. This is not about the tiny little room under the companionway stairs. Rather, it is about the things aloft both ahead and behind the stick.Yes. The rags. Only, they are anything but for wiping up spills. They are supreme tech. by John Curnow, Sail-World.com AUS Editor Posted 9 Feb 13:00 PST Vendée Globe Sunday 9th February Update Vendée Globe Sunday 9th February Update Super Sunday in Les Sables d'Olonne There were huge crowds, maybe the biggest yet, as four skippers finished the Vendée Globe on Sunday. Kojiro Shiraishi finished 24th, Violette Dorange 25th, Louis Duc 26th and Sébastien Marsset 27th and they all received a rapturous welcome. by Mark Jardine Posted 9 Feb 12:58 PST Camden Classics Cup registration opens Thursday Camden Classics Cup registration opens Thursday Enjoy two days of great racing on Penobscot Bay with festive parties Get excited for the 9th annual Camden Classics Cup! Enjoy two days of great racing on Penobscot Bay, festive parties, the annual Youth Regatta and the Parade of Sail around Camden Harbor. by Camden Classics Cup Posted 9 Feb 08:33 PST SailGP: Controversial Call? Late Umpire Decision? SailGP: Controversial Call? Late Umpire Decision? Arguably the most contentious moment of the KPMG Australia Sail Grand Prix The KPMG Australia Sail Grand Prix provided us with thrilling racing, but arguably the most contentious moment was when the Australian SailGP Team were awarded a penalty in the pre-start when they were luffed by the Canadian NorthStar SailGP Team. by Mark Jardine Posted 9 Feb 07:16 PST Sébastien Marsset finishes 27th in Vendée Globe Sébastien Marsset finishes 27th in Vendée Globe The completion of this circumnavigation marks a colossal achievement On crossing the finish line in Les Sables d'Olonne on February 9th, the skipper of Foussier took 27th place, at 1237hrs (UTC), after 91 days and 35 minutes at sea. by Vendée Globe media Posted 9 Feb 05:15 PST Louis Duc finishes 26th in the Vendée Globe Louis Duc finishes 26th in the Vendée Globe An impressive performance enabled him to catch up with the leading boats in his group Despite a long damage list on his aging IMOCA, the sailor from Normandy proved he was up to solving the numerous puzzles that littered his path. by Vendée Globe media Posted 9 Feb 04:52 PST SailGP: Kiwis bounce back on Day 2 SailGP: Kiwis bounce back on Day 2 The BlackFoils had a much stronger performance on the Final day of KPMG Australia SailGP Despite finishing 8th on the overall standings in the Sydney regatta, the New Zealand team are in third equal place on the Season points table - level with Spain - both are on 20pts. by Richard Gladwell/Sail-World.com Posted 9 Feb 04:06 PST 2.4mR Class Association video 2.4mR Class Association video Inclusive and technical racing, plus great socials This is a very watchable video for any sailor: the president of the International 2.4 Metre Class Association explains about this inclusive technical class with high quality racing and great socials. by 2.4mR Class Association Posted 9 Feb 04:01 PST Violette Dorange finishes 25th in the Vendée Globe Violette Dorange finishes 25th in the Vendée Globe Her success marks her out as her as a major ocean racing talent for the future Violette Dorange completed her first Vendée Globe at 10:39hrs (UTC) today, after 90 days, 22 hrs, 37 min at sea, to become the youngest ever finisher on the solo round the world race at the age of 23, taking 25th place. by Vendée Globe media Posted 9 Feb 03:36 PST Kojiro Shiraishi finishes 24th in the Vendée Globe Kojiro Shiraishi finishes 24th in the Vendée Globe Completing the solo round the world race for the second successive time Japan's most renowned solo ocean racer Kojiro Shiraishi (DMG MORI Global One) secured 24th place on the 10th edition of the Vendée Globe today when he crossed the finish line off Les Sables d'Olonne at 0936hrs (UTC) today. by Vendée Globe media Posted 9 Feb 02:09 PST SailGP: Emirates GBR triumph in Sydney SailGP: Emirates GBR triumph in Sydney Dylan Fletcher has sealed his impressive return to SailGP by driving Emirates GBR to victory Dylan Fletcher has sealed his impressive return to SailGP by driving Emirates GBR to victory over home town favorites Australia and NorthStar Canada in Sydney. by SailGP Media Posted 8 Feb 23:07 PST 2025 Giltinan 18s, just like old times 2025 Giltinan 18s, just like old times New Zealand sent four boats to the original World 18 footers championship in 1938 New Zealand sent four boats to the original World 18 footers championship on Sydney Harbour in 1938 and regularly contested regattas throughout the intervening 82 years before Covid hit in 2020. by Frank Quealey Posted 8 Feb 22:26 PST SailGP: Brits snatch lead to win Final SailGP: Brits snatch lead to win Final Emirates GBR SailGP team Dylan Fletcher staged a come from behind win to take the Final Sir Ben Ainslie had the best news after a torrid few weeks, when his Emirates GBR SailGP team, helmed by his America's Cup co-helm, Dylan Fletcher staged a come from behind win to win the Final. by Richard Gladwell, Sail-World NZ Posted 8 Feb 21:31 PST Paul Bieker and Armstrong Foils on T-Foils Paul Bieker and Armstrong Foils on T-Foils Top designer Paul Bieker talks with Armie Armstrong on the development of the T-Foils. In conjunction with Armstrong Foils, SailGP have incorporated a sacrificial tip on the T-foils which will detach on contact when racing. Top designer Paul Bieker talks with Armie Armstrong on the development of the T-Foils. by Kjell van Sice Posted 8 Feb 15:40 PST Slingsby's SailGP Starting Masterclass Slingsby's SailGP Starting Masterclass KPMG Australia Sail Grand Prix Analysis Day 1 Video Analysis The reaching starts in SailGP make for entertaining viewing and, with just 400 metres until the first mark bear away, they are often critical to a race result. by Mark Jardine Posted 8 Feb 09:08 PST Australia SailGP: Flying Roos dominate Australia SailGP: Flying Roos dominate The BlackFoils (NZL) were hit by gear failure again and recorded two last places . Australia SailGP team, or the Flying Roos, as they are now known had the best day of the 11 teams that sailed on Day 1 of the KPMG Australia SailGP. The BlackFoils (NZL) were hit by gear failure and recorded two last places. by Richard Gladwell/Sail-World.com/nz Posted 8 Feb 03:49 PST Guirec Soudée finishes 23rd in the Vendée Globe Guirec Soudée finishes 23rd in the Vendée Globe Soudée completes a 4yr transition from global adventurer to accomplished, respected ocean racer When he crossed the finish line at 09 18 hrs on Febuary 08th, Guirec Soudée not only secured 23rd place but the 32 year old from north Brittany completes a four year transition from global adventurer to accomplished, respected ocean racer. by Vendée Globe media Posted 8 Feb 00:51 PST New chairman for the Musto Skiff Class New chairman for the Musto Skiff Class Danny Boatman steps down with Brennan Robinson taking the reins After two terms as the International Chairman, Danny Boatman has stepped down from his committee role in the Musto Skiff class, with Brennan Robinson taking on the role from February 2025. by International Musto Skiff Class Association Posted 7 Feb 23:58 PST Sydney SailGP: Flying Roos win two on Day 1 Sydney SailGP: Flying Roos win two on Day 1 Blistering starts have propelled Australia to the top of the fleet on the first day of racing Blistering starts have propelled Australia to the top of the fleet on the first day of racing in Sydney, with Tom Slingsby's Flying Roos looking unbeatable on home waters. by SailGP Media Posted 7 Feb 22:56 PST Windies Multihull Trophy off to a flying start Windies Multihull Trophy off to a flying start Seven multihulls are now in the running for the trophy Seven multihulls are now in the running for the Budget Marine Windies Multihull Trophy (WMT) after the early Caribbean events including the Round Barbados Sailing Week, Grenada Sailing Week and the Caribbean Multihull Trophy in Sint Maarten. by Caribbean Sailing Association Posted 7 Feb 14:09 PST Gdynia to host 2025 Youth Match Racing Worlds Gdynia to host 2025 Youth Match Racing Worlds The championship will use the RS21 one-design racing keelboat World Sailing is pleased to announce that the Polish port city of Gdynia has been chosen to host the 2025 World Sailing Youth Match Racing World Championships. by World Sailing Posted 7 Feb 09:27 PST Rolex Yachtsman and Yachtswoman of the Year Awards Rolex Yachtsman and Yachtswoman of the Year Awards Ian Barrows, Hans Henken and Cole Brauer honored US Sailing is proud to announce the winners of the prestigious 2024 Rolex Yachtsman and Yachtswoman of the Year Awards. by US Sailing Posted 7 Feb 06:09 PST Cup Spy: Fans get their patience tested Cup Spy: Fans get their patience tested Fans got well used to the sight of AC75s falling off their foils - the Cup is off its foils now. America's Cup fans got well used to the sight of AC75s falling off their foils in the lighter moments of Barcelona. They were cringe-worthy moments. The Cup is well and truly off its foils now. by Richard Gladwell, Sail-World NZ Posted 7 Feb 05:04 PST J/40 Boat Tour at boot Düsseldorf J/40 Boat Tour at boot Düsseldorf Mark Jardine looks at the yacht with Frédéric Bouvier from J/Composites Mark Jardine, Managing Editor of Sail-World.com and YachtsandYachting.com took a tour around the J/40 during boot Düsseldorf 2025 with Frédéric Bouvier from J/Composites. by Mark Jardine Posted 7 Feb 04:05 PST Marine Auctions February Online Auction Marine Auctions February Online Auction Bidding will close 27th February 2025 at 2pm AEST February 2025 Online Auction Bidding will close Thursday, 27th February 2025 at 2pm AEST. by Marine Auctions Posted 6 Feb 23:09 PST Sydney SailGP: Collisions and capsizes Sydney SailGP: Collisions and capsizes Sydney's practice racing was packed with dramatic incidents - capsizes, collisions and nosedives Sydney's practice racing was packed with dramatic incidents, culminating in a considerable collision between Mubadala Brazil and Germany. by SailGP Posted 6 Feb 22:18 PST KPMG Australia SailGP: 12 boat fleet makes history KPMG Australia SailGP: 12 boat fleet makes history Tom Slingsby's Australia Team aiming for back-to-back victories on home water Tom Slingsby's Australia Team aiming for back-to-back victories on home water, the sixth time Sydney Harbour has held the event, which is more than any other locale. by SailGP Posted 6 Feb 19:38 PST SailGP: Can Sydney match Auckland? SailGP: Can Sydney match Auckland? Talking points - can Sydney would match the standard set in Auckland, and crew poaching? A very Australian orientated media conference set the scene for Leg 3 of the Season 5 SailGP, which will be sailed on Sydney Harbour this weekend. The main talking points included whether Sydney would match the standard set in Auckland, and crew poaching. by Richard Gladwell/Sail-World.com/nz Posted 6 Feb 15:08 PST Registrations open for Loro Piana Giraglia 2025 Registrations open for Loro Piana Giraglia 2025 Four days of inshore racing in the stunning French gulf, followed by the 241-mile offshore race Registrations are now officially open for the 72nd edition of the Loro Piana Giraglia. Four days of racing in the Gulf of Saint-Tropez will be followed by the 241-mile offshore race, starting on Wednesday, June 11, at noon. by Yacht Club Italiano Posted 6 Feb 10:49 PST First Annual Women's Clinic & Regatta in Paradise First Annual Women's Clinic & Regatta in Paradise Sign Up Your Team Today for the event at St. Thomas Sailing Center, U.S. Virgin Islands Combine instruction by world-class Olympic, World Champion, and Match Race champion women coaches, Caribbean-style racing round-the-buoys and round-the-islands on converted J/24s called IC24s, and 'fun in the sun'. by Carol Bareuther Posted 6 Feb 09:56 PST Vendée Globe Thursday 6th February Update Vendée Globe Thursday 6th February Update Kojiro's big decision We give you an update on Arnaud Boissières from La Mie Câline after he was dismasted, showing his progress towards the Caribbean, then Kojiro Shiraishi tells us why he made a big routing decision as he heads east towards Les Sables d'Olonne. by Mark Jardine Posted 6 Feb 09:26 PST Documenting The Maiden Factor Documenting The Maiden Factor Kaia Bint Savage shares her story Kaia Bint Savage won the Yachting Journalists' Association Young Journalist of the Year in 2024. She shares the impact of sharing her story with YJA members at a special event at the Royal Ocean Racing Club in London. by Mark Jardine & Kaia Bint Savage Posted 6 Feb 06:30 PST New Vaikobi V4 PFD New Vaikobi V4 PFD An Evolution in Performance PFDs As the trusted name in PFDs around the world, Vaikobi is proud to introduce the highly anticipated V4 Life Jacket, set to enhance the performance and enjoyment for downwind foiling and paddling. by Vaikobi Posted 5 Feb 11:00 PST 4th ORC Double-Handed Worlds now open for entry 4th ORC Double-Handed Worlds now open for entry This edition will feature three new divisions and two-race format The Offshore Racing Congress (ORC) is excited to announce that entries are now open, and the Notice of Race has been published for the 4th ORC Double-Handed World Championship 2025. by Offshore Racing Congress Posted 5 Feb 10:19 PST YCCS pays tribute to His Highness the Aga Khan YCCS pays tribute to His Highness the Aga Khan His forward-looking vision led to the founding of the Yacht Club Costa Smeralda In 1967, the forward-looking vision of His Highness the Aga Khan led to the founding of the Yacht Club Costa Smeralda. by Yacht Club Costa Smeralda Posted 5 Feb 09:15 PST Caribbean Multihull Challenge overall Caribbean Multihull Challenge overall It's a wrap! Unique by its magnitude and design—a dedicated cruising rally run in conjunction with the racing regatta that's been the hallmark of the event—the seventh edition of the annual Caribbean Multihull Challenge Race and Rally. by Caribbean Multihull Challenge Posted 5 Feb 08:47 PST Vendée Globe Wednesday 5th February Update Vendée Globe Wednesday 5th February Update There are still 11 skippers at sea racing While we've now had 22 finishers in the Vendée Globe there are still 11 skippers at sea racing. In this much later than usual daily video we get updates from Kojiro Shiraishi, Oliver Heer, take a look at the tracker, then Conrad Colman concludes our show. by Mark Jardine Posted 5 Feb 08:04 PST NZ Millennium Cup: Kawil makes it a double - Day 3 NZ Millennium Cup: Kawil makes it a double - Day 3 Kawil takes final race, and the 2025 NZ Millennium Cup comes to a close The final race of the 2025 NZ Millennium Cup has come to a close and Kawil has been named overall series winner. by Isla McKechnie Posted 5 Feb 03:23 PST YJA Marks 70th Anniversary YJA Marks 70th Anniversary With New Branding and Exciting Events The Yachting Journalists' Association (YJA) is proud to announce its 70th anniversary in 2025, celebrating seven decades of championing excellence in marine journalism. by Yachting Journalists' Association Posted 5 Feb 02:00 PST New Traveller Car Systems from Allen New Traveller Car Systems from Allen Meticulously engineered to enhance control for dinghies, cats, and keelboats up to 28ft Meticulously engineered to enhance sail control for dinghies, catamarans, and keelboats up to 28ft, these new systems are designed to provide sailors with precise and effortless adjustments, ensuring optimal performance on the water. by Allen Posted 5 Feb 01:00 PST