Pitiless Atlantic! Pitiless Atlantic! Holcim-PRB battlng with a group of competitors in the Vendée Globe After passing Cape Horn 6 days ago, Nicolas Lunven is sailing in 6th place in his first Vendée Globe, battling within a group of competitors, including Paul Meilhat, Jérémie Beyou, Boris Herrmann, and Sam Goodchild. by Team HOLCIM - PRB Posted 3 Jan 13:07 PST Midway point for ODP Winter Camps Midway point for ODP Winter Camps The second training camp of US Sailing's winter domestic ODP season wrapped up before the holidays The second training camp of US Sailing's winter domestic ODP season wrapped up just before the holidays, marking the halfway point. by US Sailing Team Posted 3 Jan 12:51 PST C-Tech produce unique Moth Worlds trophies C-Tech produce unique Moth Worlds trophies They incorporate an epoxy sea, 3D printed metal Moth, and carbon bowls for a truly unique keepsake C-Tech | Carbon Technology have produced some amazing trophies for the event. Not surprisingly, they incorporate an epoxy sea, 3D printed metal Moth, and carbon bowls for what is a truly unique keepsake for the lucky recipients. by Paul Pearson Posted 3 Jan 12:11 PST Vendée Globe Friday Update Vendée Globe Friday Update Single tack speed test into the northern hemisphere for leading duo The last few days of light winds have been frustrating for the two Vendée Globe leaders but gentler winds have actually been a chance for Charlie Dalin and Yoann Richomme to find time to recharge their energy and triple check their boats. by Vendée Globe media Posted 3 Jan 09:52 PST 2025 Pre-Worlds & Australian Musto Skiff Nationals 2025 Pre-Worlds & Australian Musto Skiff Nationals Matthias Houvenagel wins in Sydney This year's Australian Nationals was also the Pre-Worlds practice races for all the competitors competing in the ACO 14th Musto Skiff World Championship in Sydney, Australia. by Paul Newman Posted 3 Jan 06:08 PST PredictWind International Moth Worlds Preview PredictWind International Moth Worlds Preview We spoke to Hattie Rogers to find out more about the event and who the favourites are Starting on Saturday, some of the world's best foiling dinghy sailors will start racing in the PredictWind International Moth World Championship at Manly Sailing Club, just north of Auckland in New Zealand. by Mark Jardine Posted 3 Jan 05:34 PST Etchells Pre-Worlds at Melbourne Day 1 Etchells Pre-Worlds at Melbourne Day 1 Port Phillip Bay delivered quintessential conditions for crews The Etchells Pre-Worlds commenced today from Royal Brighton Yacht Club with 32 boats racing ahead of the 2025 Etchells World Championships next week. by Nic Douglass Posted 3 Jan 02:54 PST Vendée Globe Friday 3rd January Update Vendée Globe Friday 3rd January Update Escape to the Trade Winds + Ruyant's Hellish 24 Hours Could Charlie Dalin on MACIF Santé Prévoyance and Yoann Richomme on PAPREC ARKÉA finally make their way into the South Easterly Trade Winds today in the Vendée Globe? by Mark Jardine Posted 3 Jan 00:32 PST STS Young Endeavour to lead the charge STS Young Endeavour to lead the charge As official start boat for Festival of Sails 2025 The 2025 Festival of Sails will open with a truly historic spectacle, as the iconic tall ship STS Young Endeavour is announced as the official start boat for the 182nd Melbourne to Geelong Passage Race. by Festival of Sails Posted 2 Jan 21:28 PST Vendee Globe: Thomas Ruyant knocked flat Vendee Globe: Thomas Ruyant knocked flat Thomas Ruyant caught in an extremely violent squall with winds exceeding 55 knots Thomas Ruyant was suddenly caught in an extremely violent squall with winds exceeding 55 knots. The squall was so strong and sudden that Ruyant's IMOCA Vulnerable was knocked flat. by Vendee Globe Media Posted 2 Jan 20:31 PST 505 World Championship in Adelaide Day 1 505 World Championship in Adelaide Day 1 Everything looked normal at the start of the day Day 1 of the Wireless Communications 505 World Championships, from a weather perspective, was crazy. Everything looked normal at the start of the day. Beautiful blue skies, a gentle breeze from the South, with everyone expecting a seabreeze from the SW. by Jordan Spencer Posted 2 Jan 14:39 PST Sodebo Ultim 3: Stunning video from Jules Verne Sodebo Ultim 3: Stunning video from Jules Verne Sodebo Ultim 3 videoed in rough conditions after passing the Cape of Good Hope In tough conditions after passing the Cape of Good Hope, Léonard Legrand took out the drone to capture these breathtaking images of Sodebo Ultim 3 that is now over a day ahead of the Jules Verne record benchmark. by Sail-world.com/nz Posted 2 Jan 12:02 PST Vendée Globe Thursday Update Vendée Globe Thursday Update Cool brains needed for leaders, Ice for skippers at Point Nemo It seems like for every time the two Vendée Globe leaders believe they are getting into the South Easterly trade winds they have been disappointed, served up another helping of light and unsettled winds. by Vendée Globe media Posted 2 Jan 09:19 PST Clarisse Crémer in the Vendée Globe week 8 Clarisse Crémer in the Vendée Globe week 8 35 years, Cape Horn and the New Year Sunshine, smooth seas, worries solved, and the whole world lights up! After a 'dark week', the end of the year and the start of the new one finally seem to be spoiling Clarisse, who has found her smile again, along with her computer tools. by L'Occitane Sailing Team Posted 2 Jan 08:36 PST Sailing toward sustainability Sailing toward sustainability How the 29er Class is charting a greener future with Sailors for the Sea The International 29er Class is not just about high-performance racing; it's also a leader in promoting sustainability on and off the water. by International 29er Class Posted 2 Jan 08:26 PST 2024 PredictWind Moth Oceania Championship Overall 2024 PredictWind Moth Oceania Championship Overall Mattias Coutts (Manly SC) wins by just 2 points from Jacob Pye Mattias Coutts (Manly SC) has won the Predictwind Moth Oceania Championship, by just 2pts from another Manly Youth sailor, Jacob Pye. Youth sailors took seven of the top ten places overall. by Richard Gladwell, Sail-Wiorld.com/nz Posted 2 Jan 03:49 PST Zhik partner with 2024 Moth Worlds in New Zealand Zhik partner with 2024 Moth Worlds in New Zealand Official Apparel Partnership with the event at Manly Sailing Club Zhik, the global leader in performance sailing apparel, is proud to announce it will be Official Apparel Partner of the highly anticipated 2024 Moth World Championships, set to take place in New Zealand from December 30, 2024, to January 7, 2025. by Zhik Posted 2 Jan 01:54 PST Vendée Globe Thursday 2nd January Update Vendée Globe Thursday 2nd January Update Icebergs spotted! While at the front Charlie Dalin on MACIF Santé Prévoyance holds a slim lead over Yoann Richomme on PAPREC ARKÉA, it is icebergs to the south of Point Nemo which are the concern in the Vendée Globe. by Mark Jardine Posted 1 Jan 23:18 PST Mackay Bieker Moth: A look under the bonnet Mackay Bieker Moth: A look under the bonnet A look at the cutting-edge innovations that make up the components of the Mackay Bieker BM-V3 Moth A look at the cutting-edge innovations that make up the components of the Mackay Bieker BM-V3 Moth from the optimised design development, aerodynamic testing and construction of a very sophisticated production racer. by Mackay Boats Posted 1 Jan 15:39 PST Vendée Globe Race Wednesday Update Vendée Globe Race Wednesday Update Dalin, Richomme looking for the trades The two leaders of the Vendée Globe may finally have extricated themselves from cold front off Cabo Frio by Rio but both Charlie Dalin and Yoann Richomme still have some light winds to break through before reaching the southeasterly tradewinds. by Vendée Globe media Posted 1 Jan 09:28 PST Final preparations for the Musto Skiff 2025 Worlds Final preparations for the Musto Skiff 2025 Worlds One sailor with his eye on the podium is Australian National Champion Paul Newman The ACO 14th Musto Skiff World Championship 2025 is set to start on the 2nd of January in Sydney with two days of practice races before the international fleet comes together for the first championship race day on the 4th of January. by International Musto Skiff Class Association Posted 1 Jan 03:23 PST 2024 PredictWind Moth Oceania Championship Day 1 2024 PredictWind Moth Oceania Championship Day 1 Two youth sailors head off America's Cup and Olympic glitterati on Day 1 of Predictwind Pre-Worlds Local sailor Matthias Coutts leads the 2024 PredictWind Moth Oceania Championship after the first day of racing. Four races were sailed amid frequent rain squalls. by Richard Gladwell, Sail-Wiorld.com/nz Posted 1 Jan 02:36 PST Vendée Globe New Year's Day Update Vendée Globe New Year's Day Update Will we see the Vendée Globe record fall in 2025? Charlie Dalin on MACIF Santé Prévoyance leads Yoann Richomme on PAPREC ARKÉA into the new year. Will we see the Vendée Globe record fall in 2025? by Mark Jardine Posted 1 Jan 00:05 PST 505 Pre-Worlds at Adelaide overall 505 Pre-Worlds at Adelaide overall Perfect conditions for the Sir James Hardy 505 pre-worlds from Adelaide Day 2 of the Sir James Hardy 505 pre-worlds brought picture perfect conditions for a day at the beach. It also brought pretty good sailing conditions. The courses were two-lap windward leewards. by Jordan Spencer Posted 31 Dec 2024 20:20 PST Olympic sailing videos part 2 Olympic sailing videos part 2 Yachting footage from the 1970s to 1990s Games As 2024 draws to a close, we decided to look back on this Olympic year with a summary of all the oldest Olympic sailing videos we could find, from the analogue era before the year 2000. Here we cover the Seventies through to the Nineties. by Magnus Smith Posted 31 Dec 2024 16:00 PST SSL Gold Cup 2023 - The Movie SSL Gold Cup 2023 - The Movie Gran Canaria was the epicentre of sailing excitement in November 2023! Gran Canaria was the epicentre of sailing excitement in November 2023, bringing together some of the greatest names in the sport for an unforgettable spectacle. Now, you can relive all the action, drama, and emotion in our latest film. by SSL Gold Cup Posted 31 Dec 2024 12:00 PST Predictwind Moth Worlds: Foiling aces race VX Twos Predictwind Moth Worlds: Foiling aces race VX Twos Some of the stars from America's Cup, Sail-GP, and the Olympics will face off in VX Twos at Manly The "Legend's Day Out" brings together some of yachting's most accomplished names from America's Cup, Sail-GP, and the Olympics, with some “young volunteers” who are helping out at the 2024 Moth World's. by Julia Faire Posted 31 Dec 2024 11:24 PST Vendée Globe Race Tuesday Update Vendée Globe Race Tuesday Update New year…. same Vendée goals In the light winds off the Brazilian coast whilst the rest of the world wait to welcome in the New Year and say goodbye to 2024, the leading duo would dearly like to welcome in a fresh new wind for their start of 2025. by Vendée Globe media Posted 31 Dec 2024 10:00 PST Sydney Hobart triumph and tragedies, Vendee Globe Sydney Hobart triumph and tragedies, Vendee Globe David Schmidt's final newsletter of 2024 Looking back, 2024 has been year that can be metaphorically bookended by mighty Ultims and tiny Alma Globe 5.80s. by David Schmidt Posted 31 Dec 2024 08:00 PST 13ft & 16ft Skiff Australian Championships preview 13ft & 16ft Skiff Australian Championships preview Twelve Manly and five St George boats will line-up in the 16s fleet Keep an eye out for the hammerheads and turtles and embrace everything Hervey Bay throws at you - on and off the water. by Adam Lucius Posted 31 Dec 2024 05:19 PST Vendée Globe New Year's Eve Update Vendée Globe New Year's Eve Update Dalin retakes the lead! Charlie Dalin on MACIF Santé Prévoyance has taken the lead from Yoann Richomme on PAPREC ARKÉA in this extraordinary Vendée Globe. by Mark Jardine Posted 31 Dec 2024 00:03 PST Historic McIntyre Mini Globe Race sets sail! Historic McIntyre Mini Globe Race sets sail! First qualifier underway from Marina de Lagos Portugal to Rubicon Marina Canary Islands After years of building in backyards and garages around the world and frantic final preparations, safety checks and briefings at Marina de Lagos Portugal, ten men and two women sailors set sail on Saturday 28th Dec. by McIntyre Mini Globe Race Posted 30 Dec 2024 21:18 PST RSHYR 2024 | final update from Hobart RSHYR 2024 | final update from Hobart Final update plus more from Smuggler about the 2024 Sydney Hobart race Final update plus more from Smuggler about the 2024 Sydney Hobart race by Bow Caddy Media Posted 30 Dec 2024 19:22 PST 2024 Sydney Hobart – Forever Hobart 2024 Sydney Hobart – Forever Hobart This tree stump sits at the shore of a dam, and as I pass it, I am reminded of the annual event My very own Organ Pipes. This tree stump sits at the shore of a dam, and as I pass it often several times a day, I am reminded of the annual event and what it means to so many, all around the world. by John Curnow, Editor, Sail-World AUS Posted 30 Dec 2024 18:18 PST Kiwi honours list jilts sports heroes Kiwi honours list jilts sports heroes America's Cup sailors, Olympic sportsmen and women are a shameful omission from NZ Honours list Despite winning the America's Cup for the third successive time, the historic achievement passed unnoticed in the just announced NZ New Years Honours List. by Richard Gladwell-Sail-World.com/nz Posted 30 Dec 2024 16:38 PST 505 Pre-Worlds at Adelaide Day 1 505 Pre-Worlds at Adelaide Day 1 Named after the late Sir Jim Hardy, the event gets underway in light and variable winds Day 1 of the pre-worlds, named in honour of the former great of the class and Australian Sailing, Sir James Hardy, commenced today in variable winds. Based at Adelaide Sailing Club, there were three races sailed. The gradient breeze was a light SSE. by Jordan Spencer Posted 30 Dec 2024 15:33 PST RSHYR 2024 | All-female Double-Hander finishes RSHYR 2024 | All-female Double-Hander finishes Annette Hesselmans and Sophie Snijders Mother and daughter team, Annette Hesselmans and Sophie Snijders talk about the race and the Melbourne to Osaka race in 2025 by Bow Caddy Media Posted 30 Dec 2024 13:01 PST Vendee Globe: Dalin retakes lead - Day 50 Vendee Globe: Dalin retakes lead - Day 50 Pre-race favorite Charlie Dalin has retaken the lead from Youann Richomme, 4855nm from the finish Pre-race favorite Charlie Dalin has retaken the lead from Youann Richomme, with "just" 4855nm of the 24,400nm single-handed race left to sail. by Richard Gladwell/Sail-World.com/nz Posted 30 Dec 2024 12:37 PST Vendée Globe Race Monday Update Vendée Globe Race Monday Update Pain and poker in the South Atlantic On the 50th day of the tenth edition of the Vendée Globe Yannick Bestaven, the winner of the 2020-2021 race is trying to get used to the harsh reality that his race is over. by Vendée Globe media Posted 30 Dec 2024 08:43 PST How to get more out of your sails How to get more out of your sails Cyclops Marine have introducted smartbatten, providing real-time compressive load data Consider the time you dedicate to selecting the right inventory, choosing the right sailmaker, and all the other meticulous considerations before you even hit the water. by Cyclops Marine Posted 30 Dec 2024 08:00 PST