Vendee Globe and Jules Verne Trophy news Vendee Globe and Jules Verne Trophy news David Schmidt checks in with the Vendee Globe, Gabart's latest Jules Verne Trophy attempt I've currently got my nose buried in Julian Sancton's Madhouse at the End of the Earth, which is the story of a (mixed) Belgian-flagged expedition to Antarctica and the South Pole (1897-1899). As its moniker suggests, the wheels quickly come off the bus. by David Schmidt Posted 3 Dec 08:00 PST Phuket King's Cup Regatta 2024 Day 2 Phuket King's Cup Regatta 2024 Day 2 Kevin Whitcraft's Team Vayu TH 72 and Ray Roberts' Team Hollywood swap spots Kevin Whitcraft's Team Vayu TH 72 and Ray Roberts' Team Hollywood swapped spots today in the two races held in Class Zero of the 36th sailing of the Phuket King's Cup with Team Vayu TH 72 winning the first race and Team Hollywood the second. by Scott Murray Posted 3 Dec 08:39 PST America's Cup: Dalton reflects on Barcelona America's Cup: Dalton reflects on Barcelona Dalton reflects on Barcelona, and what the future holds for him, New Zealand, and the next Defence In this in-depth discussion Emirates Team New Zealand CEO Grant Dalton joins top sports broadcaster Marty Devlin to talk all about their recent win at the America's Cup in Barcelona, hailing it as their "most complete effort" yet. by Martin Devlin/Sail-World Posted 3 Dec 06:02 PST SVR-Lazartigue abandons Jules Verne Trophy attempt SVR-Lazartigue abandons Jules Verne Trophy attempt Following a failure to the starboard foil The trimaran SVR-Lazartigue has abandoned its Jules Verne Trophy record attempt following a failure to the starboard foil. The team have now turned around to Concarneau to repair and hold for a new weather window. by Trimaran SVR-LAZARTIGUE Posted 3 Dec 02:57 PST Vendée Globe Tuesday Morning Update Vendée Globe Tuesday Morning Update Positioning for the Indian Ocean storm Leaders Charlie Dalin on MACIF Santé Prévoyance and Sébastien Simon on Groupe Dubreuil have managed to make the best of the light winds ahead of tomorrow's storm in the Vendée Globe. by Mark Jardine Posted 3 Dec 01:40 PST Matt Wearn hits pause to recharge Matt Wearn hits pause to recharge Announcing a break from Olympic sailing Following his historic second Olympic gold medal, Matt Wearn has announced a break from Olympic sailing to recharge after his Paris 2024 triumph. by Australian Sailing Posted 2 Dec 19:41 PST World Sailing Youth Match Racing Worlds overall World Sailing Youth Match Racing Worlds overall Australia crowned World Champions in Jeddah Cole Tapper, Hamish Vass, Jack Frewin, Chelsea Williams & Joel Beashel, representing the Cruising Yacht Club of Australia, have been crowned 2024 World Sailing Youth Match Racing World Champions after a flawless Finals Series on the Red Sea. by Jordan Reece Posted 2 Dec 16:40 PST 2024 Melges 24 NA Sailing Series concludes 2024 Melges 24 NA Sailing Series concludes Geoff Fargo at the helm of Sentinel, emerged as the overall champion The 2024 Melges 24 North American Sailing Series (NASS) was not just about racing—it was a season filled with exceptional talent, fierce competition, world-class events, dynamic destinations and a whole lot of fun! by U.S. Melges 24 Class Association Posted 2 Dec 15:30 PST Boris Herrmann Rounds Cape of Good Hope Boris Herrmann Rounds Cape of Good Hope Team Malizia's skipper passes the famous landmark in the Vendée Globe As he is braving rough conditions, Team Malizia's skipper Boris Herrmann has rounded Cape of Good Hope this Monday afternoon and will soon pass Cape Agulhas, the southernmost point of Africa, marking his entry into the Indian Ocean. by Team Malizia Posted 2 Dec 12:40 PST WingFoil Racing World Cup Brazil concludes WingFoil Racing World Cup Brazil concludes New era of Austrian double trouble in Brazil Austrian twins Tomas and Aleksander Acherer launched themselves onto the world stage with a remarkable one-two on the dramatic closing day of the season finale at the GWA Wingfoil World Cup Brazil in Jericoacoara. by Ian MacKinnon Posted 2 Dec 10:54 PST North Sails joins Bacardi Cup Invitational Regatta North Sails joins Bacardi Cup Invitational Regatta These renowned events celebrate the spirit of competitive one design sailing North Sails and BACARDI are excited to announce North's return as a partner for the prestigious Bacardi Cup Invitational Regatta and the Bacardi Invitational Winter Series. by Bacardi Invitational Regatta Posted 2 Dec 10:53 PST Vendée Globe Race Monday Update Vendée Globe Race Monday Update The winner of the 2020-2021 race suggestions caution for the sailors Sometimes the fastest, most efficient route between two points on the Vendée Globe course is not the shortest, most direct course. Usually it is. by Vendée Globe media Posted 2 Dec 09:05 PST Big Cats IV Big Cats IV You have made this series oh-so-popular, and oft requested more instalments Thank you. You have made this series oh-so-popular. Additionally, you have oft requested more instalments, which is also greatly appreciated. So, we started all this back in September of 2021 with Big Cats I. by John Curnow, Global Editor, Powerboat.World Posted 2 Dec 08:00 PST 2025 Admiral's Cup update 2025 Admiral's Cup update In less than eight months the prestigious Admiral's Cup, returns after a 20yr absence The countdown is on. In less than eight months the prestigious Admiral's Cup, organised by the Royal Ocean Racing Club (RORC), will return to the spotlight. Training and racing in the Solent is expected to begin as early as April 2025. by Louay Habib / RORC Posted 2 Dec 07:06 PST 2025 Youth Sailing Worlds heads to Portugal 2025 Youth Sailing Worlds heads to Portugal Scheduled to take place from 12 to 20 December at Vilamoura Sailing World Sailing has selected the Portuguese venue of Vilamoura Sailing to host the 2025 Youth Sailing World Championships. by World Sailing Posted 2 Dec 05:20 PST Phuket King's Cup Regatta 2024 Day 1 Phuket King's Cup Regatta 2024 Day 1 Team Vayu has great opening day Kevin Whitcraft's Team Vayu TH 72 had a terrific opening day in Class Zero as the 36th sailing of the Phuket King's Cup got under way winning both its races on elapsed and corrected time. by Scott Murray Posted 2 Dec 05:17 PST 2025 Finn World Masters breaks entry records 2025 Finn World Masters breaks entry records Nearly 160 entries from 16 nations already for the event in Medemblik, The Netherlands Entry has officially opened for the 2025 Finn World Masters, to be held in Medemblik, The Netherlands, from 13-20 June. by Robert Deaves Posted 2 Dec 04:27 PST Vendée Globe Monday Morning Update Vendée Globe Monday Morning Update Getting set for the Indian Ocean Storm On Monday 2nd December the deep low pressure system which is developing in the Indian Ocean is dominating the weather updates for the skippers in the Vendée Globe. by Mark Jardine Posted 2 Dec 02:56 PST Alexander Greil on enjoying the regatta experience Alexander Greil on enjoying the regatta experience Set to compete in the ACO 14th Musto Skiff 2025 Worlds in less than 5 weeks In less than five weeks, Alexander Greil will be heading to Australia to compete in the ACO 14th Musto Skiff 2025 Worlds. by International Musto Skiff Class Association Posted 1 Dec 23:32 PST A dramatic finish to NSW 16ft Skiff Championship A dramatic finish to NSW 16ft Skiff Championship It's hard to recall a more eventful weekend Has there ever been a more dramatic finish to a NSW 16ft Skiff Championship in its 118-year history? by Adam Lucius Posted 1 Dec 21:24 PST Vendée Globe Race - Day 21: 10 metre seas forecast Vendée Globe Race - Day 21: 10 metre seas forecast Wind gusts have dropped to 50kts but sea state increased to 10 metres in the latest weather routing A day or so ago there looked to be few options for the race leaders ahead of an approaching storm, which promised gusts of 60kts and 7 metre seas on two of the weather feeds available in Predictwind's weather routing system. by Richard Gladwell, Sail-World NZ Posted 1 Dec 14:12 PST The Traditional Hobart The Traditional Hobart Interesting. You hear the term a bit, but what does it really mean? You hear the term a bit, but what does it really mean? One thing is for sure. It is not like we are hearing people saying they are buying up all the full-keelers to go to Hobart at six knots, no matter what direction the breeze is coming from. by John Curnow, Sail-World.com AUS Editor Posted 1 Dec 13:00 PST Entries open for 77th annual N2E Race Entries open for 77th annual N2E Race Newport to Ensenada Race opens registration for 2025 annual classic The Newport to Ensenada International Yacht Race opens registration for the April 25 - 27, 2025 annual classic. by Newport Ocean Sailing Association Posted 1 Dec 11:09 PST World Sailing Youth Match Racing Worlds Day 3 World Sailing Youth Match Racing Worlds Day 3 Another thrilling day of racing in Jeddah Day 3 of the 2024 World Sailing Youth Match Racing World Championship delivered another thrilling day of racing, with Australia, France, Sweden, and New Zealand securing spots in the Final Four. by Jordan Reece Posted 1 Dec 10:46 PST Vendée Globe Race Sunday Update Vendée Globe Race Sunday Update First southern challenge in sight While speed has been the main focus in recent days, the situation is starting to change. The Vendée Globe solo sailors no longer just have their eyes glued to the rearview mirror to monitor their rivals. by Vendée Globe media Posted 1 Dec 09:06 PST Vendée Globe Sunday Morning Update Vendée Globe Sunday Morning Update Indian Ocean Storm ahead Yoann Richomme on Paprec Arkea continues to lead the Vendée Globe with Charlie Dalin on MACIF Santé Prévoyance on his tail and Sébastien Simon on Groupe Dubreuil a few miles behind. by Mark Jardine Posted 1 Dec 04:40 PST The oldest videos of junior and youth sailing The oldest videos of junior and youth sailing A look back into our video archive Our video archive is fully searchable, and updated weekly with the latest sailing videos, but here we step back in time to see what is the oldest footage we can uncover. Our theme is children and young people this week. by Magnus Smith Posted 1 Dec 04:00 PST 18ft Skiff NSW Championship Day 1 18ft Skiff NSW Championship Day 1 Intense electrical storm accompanied by heavy rain and hail cancels racing Officials were forced to abandon racing on Day 1 of the NSW 18ft skiff Championship today when an intense electrical storm accompanied by heavy rain and hail swept in from the west, reducing visibility to near zero on the Sydney Harbour course. by Frank Quealey Posted 30 Nov 21:17 PST Vendée Globe Race - Day 20: Storm stalks leaders Vendée Globe Race - Day 20: Storm stalks leaders Yoann Richomme Paprec Arkéa has taken up the front running on Day 20 of the Vendee Globe 2024 Race Yoann Richomme Paprec Arkéa has taken up the front running on Day 20 of the Vendee Globe 2024 Race. In five days, the projections are for the front runners to be hit by the first 60kt storm of the on-stop singlehanded race around the world. by Vendee Globe Media/Richard Gladwell, Sail-World NZ Posted 30 Nov 19:05 PST RNZYS announces two-boat Admiral's Cup team RNZYS announces two-boat Admiral's Cup team Representing the RNZYS will be two Botin designs Callisto, an IRC 42 and Caro, an IRC 52, he Royal New Zealand Yacht Squadron (RNZYS) has announced its participation in the 2025 Royal Ocean Racing Club (RORC) Admiral's Cup. Representing the RNZYS will be an exceptional team of Callisto, a Botin IRC 42 and Caro, a Botin IRC 52. by Ella Sagnol/Sail-World NZ Posted 30 Nov 14:10 PST The Pathway To Pro - An Opportunity of Lifetime The Pathway To Pro - An Opportunity of Lifetime The story of Galen Richardson, an ambitious young sailor who worked hard and followed his dream Here is the story of Galen Richardson, an ambitious young sailor who worked hard and followed his dream. From weCANfoil, to sailing on the F50. by NorthStar SailGP Team Posted 30 Nov 13:46 PST World Sailing Youth Match Racing Worlds Day 2 World Sailing Youth Match Racing Worlds Day 2 Australia qualifies for Quarter Finals in Jeddah The second day of the 2024 World Sailing Youth Match Racing World Championship saw greater racing on the Red Sea, as teams from across the globe continued to battle to be crowned champions of the world. by Jordan Reece Posted 30 Nov 10:35 PST Vendée Globe Race Saturday Update Vendée Globe Race Saturday Update Charlie Dalin is now second, just two miles behind Yoann Richomme Less than 9 miles separates the top three Vendée Globe competitors after 20 days of racing, while fourth-placed Thomas Ruyant (VULNERABLE) is only 20 miles adrift of the leading trio as the fleet heads south and west into the roaring 40s. by Vendée Globe media Posted 30 Nov 08:56 PST Coastal health initiative at The Ocean Race Summit Coastal health initiative at The Ocean Race Summit The Volvo For Life Fund is a global fund supporting projects that aim to empower people At The Ocean Race Summit Alicante, Volvo Cars, a Premier Partner of The Ocean Race unveiled two new coastal health initiatives under the Volvo For Life Fund. by The Ocean Race Posted 30 Nov 07:47 PST The Swarm Podcast Episode 23: Pablo Astiazaran The Swarm Podcast Episode 23: Pablo Astiazaran The young Spanish sensation currently sits in second place on the WASZP Global Rankings The young Spanish sensation Pablo Astiazaran currently sits in second place on the WASZP Global Rankings. by WASZP Class Posted 30 Nov 05:38 PST French start Jules Verne Trophy quest French start Jules Verne Trophy quest SVR-Lazartigue skippered by François Gabart, has begun its attempt on Jules Verne Trophy With its crew of five men and one woman, the SVR-Lazartigue Trimaran, skippered by François Gabart, began its attempt at the Jules Verne Trophy this Saturday, the record for a crewed round-the-world trip, non-stop and without assistance. by Sodebo media Posted 30 Nov 05:37 PST Vendee Globe: Total blackout for 'Crazy Kiwi' Vendee Globe: Total blackout for 'Crazy Kiwi' Conrad Colman back up and running but sailing with "one hand behind his back" Conrad Colman, the New Zealand/US competitor in the Vendee Globe single handed round the world race, has reported a complete systems shutdown on MS Amlin. by Vendee Globe/Sail-World.com/nz Posted 30 Nov 04:38 PST World Sailing Youth Match Racing Worlds Day 1 World Sailing Youth Match Racing Worlds Day 1 A strong opening day for the CYCA Youth Sailing Academy The 2024 World Sailing Youth Match Racing World Championship, hosted by World Sailing in conjunction with Sail Saudi and Jeddah Yacht Club and Marina, officially kicked off today, marking the beginning of an exciting week of competitive sailing. by Jordan Reece Posted 30 Nov 03:08 PST Vendée Globe Saturday Morning Update Vendée Globe Saturday Morning Update Yoann Richomme on Paprec Arkea takes the lead The battle for the lead in the Vendée Globe is so intense, and overnight Yoann Richomme on Paprec Arkea has taken the lead with Sébastien Simon on Groupe Dubreuil second and previous leader Charlie Dalin on MACIF Santé Prévoyance down to third. by Mark Jardine Posted 29 Nov 23:47 PST Vendée Globe Race - Day 19: Dalin loses lead Vendée Globe Race - Day 19: Dalin loses lead There has been a nominal lead change at the head of the Vendée Globe 2024 Race fleet There has been a nominal lead change at the head of the Vendée Globe 2024 Race fleet as the three front runners clear the Cape of Good Hope and get into the Southern Ocean. However the Predictwind weather routing is also calling a near dead-heat. by Richard Gladwell, Sail-World NZ Posted 29 Nov 16:53 PST