420s at the 2024 RYA Youth Nationals 420s at the 2024 RYA Youth Nationals The race to represent Britain at the Youth Worlds in Italy WPNSA played host to the biggest UK festival of youth sailing for the second consecutive year. All of the youth classes, 420s, 29ers, ILCAs of various sizes, and NACRAs were joined by IQfoils for five days of racing in and out of Portland Harbour. by GBR 420 Association Posted 19 Apr 17:01 BST Royal London Yacht Club Etchells Youth Academy Royal London Yacht Club Etchells Youth Academy Sailors selected following 5 weekends of intense training on and off the water Eight Etchells Academy youth boats competed in the Youth Academy trials following 5 weekends of intense training on and off the water, led by David Bedford and Duncan Truswell and the Race Committee from the Royal London Yacht Club. by Jan Ford Posted 19 Apr 16:52 BST UpWind by MerConcept announces 7 female athletes UpWind by MerConcept announces 7 female athletes For the inaugural season of Ocean Fifty Racing After four days of physical and mental tests, individual interviews, and on-water racing, seven female athletes have been selected to join the very first UpWind by MerConcept racing team. by MerConcept Posted 19 Apr 14:43 BST Cape 31 class at Royal Southern YC Regatta Cape 31 class at Royal Southern YC Regatta German team secure their second overall win in the circuit The Royal Southern Yacht Club played host to Round One of the 2024 31 Race Circuit, delivering a spectacular weekend of competitive sailing that truly tested the mettle of the 17 Cape 31 teams in attendance. by Tor Tomlinson Cheney Posted 19 Apr 14:18 BST The price of heritage The price of heritage A tale of a city, three towns but one theme, from dinghy historian Dougal Henshall The meeting in question took place down at the National Maritime Museum at Falmouth and saw the 1968 Flying Dutchman Gold Medal winning trio of Rodney Pattisson, Iain MacDonald-Smith and their boat Supercalifragilisticexpialidocious brought back together. by Dougal Henshall Posted 19 Apr 13:00 BST Blackwater Sailing Club Open Day Blackwater Sailing Club Open Day Family Friendly Sailing, Free Sailing Boat Rides, Free Entry, Free Parking The Blackwater Sailing Club in Heybridge, Essex is delighted to be hosting its annual Open Day on Saturday 27th April with an open invitation to individuals, couples and all family members whether they are sailors or complete beginners. by Gay Ayton Posted 19 Apr 12:58 BST RIB accessories, safety equipment to have on board RIB accessories, safety equipment to have on board Prioritising safety is crucial to guarantee a fun and secure experience on the water When embarking on a boating adventure, you want to ensure that your RIB (Rigid Inflatable Boat) is equipped with essential accessories and safety equipment. by GJW Direct Posted 19 Apr 11:00 BST RYA seeking applications from mixed teams RYA seeking applications from mixed teams To represent GBR in the Offshore Double Handed World Championship 2024 The RYA is seeking applications from mixed teams who would like to represent GBR at the Offshore Double Handed World Championship 2024. The event will take place in Lorient, France, 24 September-1 October 2024. by RYA Racing Posted 19 Apr 09:42 BST Find out where Rooster are heading this summer Find out where Rooster are heading this summer An exciting jam packed summer ahead in the UK Rooster have an exciting jam packed summer ahead in the UK with their mobile van shop heading to local events within the reach of Rooster HQ, giving the chance to meet some of you face to face and have a chat. by Rooster Posted 19 Apr 08:00 BST 2nd Melges 15 Winter Series at CN Cascais 2nd Melges 15 Winter Series at CN Cascais Diogo Pereira and Tomas Barreto sail comfortably to victory After 5 bullets and a 6th place on the six races that took place on the two first days, Diogo Pereira and Tomas Barreto sailed comfortably for a 2nd and a 5th on the two races that took place on the last day to secure victory. by Press CNCascais Posted 19 Apr 07:21 BST Last Chance for 2024 Olympic Qualification Last Chance for 2024 Olympic Qualification Starting this weekend at the Semaine Olympique Française The Last Chance Regatta, held during the 55th edition of Semaine Olympique Française (Franch Olympic Week) from 20-27 April in Hyères, France, is as it says – the last chance. by World Sailing / SOF 2024 Hyères / ILCA Posted 19 Apr 06:42 BST Bough Beech Streaker Open Bough Beech Streaker Open Some exciting, action-packed racing with some strong gusts and a lot of shifts The Streaker open meeting at Bough Beech SC on April 13th attracted a fleet of 19 boats for some exciting, action-packed racing as part of the 2024 HD Sails Streaker Southern Paddle series. by Veronica Falat Posted 19 Apr 06:19 BST Blaze Training and Open at Carsington Blaze Training and Open at Carsington What the Blazes...? 14 intrepid sailors travelled to Carsington Sailing Club (well, 11 technically, if you exclude the home clubbers), nestling just south of the Peak District, for a duo-weekend of 1 day of training and 1 day of racing. by Richard Botting Posted 19 Apr 06:10 BST 35th Antigua Classic Yacht Regatta Day 1 35th Antigua Classic Yacht Regatta Day 1 Easy start to an exciting week The 35th Antigua Classic Yacht Regatta got off to a slow start today with unusual calm southerly winds which prompted the race committee to shorten the Old Road course. by Antigua Classic Yacht Regatta Posted 19 Apr 04:49 BST 5.5 Metre Alpen Cup at Fraglia Vela Riva Day 1 5.5 Metre Alpen Cup at Fraglia Vela Riva Day 1 Cold start but hot racing on Lake Garda, Italy The Jean Genie (GBR 43, Peter Morton, Andrew Palfrey, Ruairidh Scott) won two out of three races on the opening day of the 2024 5.5 Metre Alpen Cup, on Thursday, which is being hosted by the first time by Fraglia Vela Riva. by Robert Deaves Posted 19 Apr 00:49 BST Melges 24 European Series kick-off 12th edition Melges 24 European Series kick-off 12th edition All set in Trieste, a city with a rich sailing heritage and home to Italy's largest Melges 24 fleet The wait is over, and the first warning signal of the Melges 24 European Sailing Series 2024 will be given in Trieste, Italy, at noon on Friday, April 19. by International Melges 24 Class Association Posted 19 Apr 00:24 BST First six OGR finishers all Whitbread veterans First six OGR finishers all Whitbread veterans Whitbread yacht Outlaw AU (08) crosses the finish line at 13:39 UTC to claim the Adelaide Cup Former Whitbread yacht Outlaw AU (08) crosses the Royal Yacht Squadron, Cowes finish line at 13:39 UTC, 18th April after 43 days at sea ranking 6th in line honours and IRC for Leg 4. by Ocean Globe Race Posted 18 Apr 21:42 BST Clipper Race fleet set to arrive in Seattle Clipper Race fleet set to arrive in Seattle After taking on the North Pacific Ocean Over 170 non-professional sailors, including 25 Americans, are on board a fleet of eleven Clipper Race yachts currently battling it out in a race across the world's biggest ocean and heading for the Finish Line in Seattle. by Clipper Round the World Race Posted 18 Apr 18:11 BST Alegre leads the search for every small gain Alegre leads the search for every small gain Going into 2024 52 Super Series season The first of the two new Botin Partners designed TP52s to be built for this 52 Super Series season, Andy Soriano's Alegre, is on course to make its racing debut at 52 Super Series Palma Vela Sailing Week. by 52 Super Series Posted 18 Apr 17:43 BST Trust A+T: Best in Class Trust A+T: Best in Class Positive feedback from this Caribbean racing season Hugh Agnew recently sailed with SY Adela under Captain Greg Perkins in the Antigua Superyacht Challenge. They went on to win the Gosnell's Trophy - a great result. by A+T Instruments Posted 18 Apr 16:00 BST 10 years of growth and international success 10 years of growth and international success J/70 celebrates its 10th anniversary With nearly 1,900 hulls built and National Class Associations in 25 countries, the J/70 is the largest modern sport keelboat fleet in the world. by Julie & Christopher Howell Posted 18 Apr 15:54 BST Rock Lark, Phantom, Europe and Tasar Open Preview Rock Lark, Phantom, Europe and Tasar Open Preview Combined open meeting taking place over the early May Bank Holiday weekend Rock Sailing and Waterski Club is delighted to welcome the Lark, Phantom, Europe and Tasar fleets to the annual May Day Bank Holiday Open Meeting to be held from 4th to 6th May. by Rock Sailing and Waterski Club Posted 18 Apr 15:47 BST America's Cup Defender christened "Taihoro" America's Cup Defender christened "Taihoro" Cup Defender named “To move swiftly as the sea between both sky and earth.” In a stirring ceremony, Iwi Ngati Whatua Orakei gifted and blessed the name ‘Taihoro' on the boat that Emirates Team NZ will sail in their defence of the 37th America's Cup. The launch event took place at the Team's base in Auckland's Wynyard Point. by Emirates Team New Zealand Posted 18 Apr 14:35 BST New Allen Topper Race Packs New Allen Topper Race Packs Developed in collaboration with a handful of top sailors from the class The six packs have been developed in collaboration with a handful of top sailors from the Topper class over the last few seasons and the result is a selection of high-performance, easy-to-install packs which will help elevate your boat's performance. by Allen Posted 18 Apr 12:25 BST Entry list grows ahead of Superyacht Cup Palma Entry list grows ahead of Superyacht Cup Palma New entries sign up for the Mallorcan festival of sail from 19 to 22 June With just two months to go to the start of Superyacht Cup Palma 2024 anticipation is growing as new entries sign up for the Mallorcan festival of sail from 19 to 22 June. by The Superyacht Cup Palma Posted 18 Apr 11:46 BST Lords of Tram Big Air Kite World Cup France day 3 Lords of Tram Big Air Kite World Cup France day 3 Dominant performances from the Dutch pair of Pippa van Iersel and Jamie Overbeek The Dutch pair of Pippa van Iersel and Jamie Overbeek landed the win in the women's and men's events with dominant performances at the Lords of Tram GKA World Cup in Barcarès, southern France. by Ian MacKinnon Posted 18 Apr 11:30 BST Craftinsure Lark Spring Champs at South Staffs Craftinsure Lark Spring Champs at South Staffs A thrilling weekend of competitive sailing for the 19 boats The Craftinsure Lark Class Spring Championships took place at the South Staffordshire Sailing Club on Saturday, 13th April. With 19 boats competing, it was a thrilling weekend of competitive sailing on the Staffordshire waters. by Samuel Bailey Posted 18 Apr 09:29 BST Elmside Neighbours retain the Carmela Cup Elmside Neighbours retain the Carmela Cup Great racing in the RYA Two Boat Keelboat Team Racing Championship After two days of intense racing, the Elmside Neighbours have defended their title of RYA National Two Boat Keelboat Team Racing Champions. by Jack Fenwick Posted 18 Apr 07:35 BST More flexible? More durable? More comfortable? More flexible? More durable? More comfortable? Next Gen FlexForce offer the ultimate in versatility, comfort, durability and stretch Our Next Gen FlexForce wetsuit tops and long johns offer the ultimate in versatility, comfort, durability and stretch. by Vaikobi Ocean Performance Posted 17 Apr 20:00 BST 2024 World Match Racing Tour season kicks off 2024 World Match Racing Tour season kicks off The Ficker Cup Regatta racing starts Friday The 2024 World Match Racing Tour kicks off this week in Long Beach, California with 17 teams and over 100 of the world's top match racing sailors competing across back-to-back events. by WMRT Posted 17 Apr 18:23 BST RS Venture Connect to carry Olympic Flame RS Venture Connect to carry Olympic Flame Mare Inseme, an inclusive sailing association in Corsica, has been selected for the torch relay Mare Inseme, an inclusive sailing association in Corsica, has been selected to carry the Paris 2024 Olympic flame during the torch relay in the build up to the Olympic Games. by Bex Foot, RS Sailing Posted 17 Apr 16:25 BST Wayfarer Inlands at Datchet Water Wayfarer Inlands at Datchet Water Part of the Craftinsure National Circuit The UK Wayfarer Association National Circuit, kindly supported by our title sponsor Craftinsure with additional support by Allen Brothers, Hartley Boats and McNamara Sails, made a welcome comeback after a winter hibernation at the Inlands. by Sam Pygall Posted 17 Apr 16:06 BST RS Elite Class welcomes Zhik as sponsor RS Elite Class welcomes Zhik as sponsor For flagship events such as the Nationals at the Royal Southern YC The RS Elite Association is thrilled to announce its partnership with Zhik, sailing's most innovative clothing brand, for two flagship events in 2024. by Debbie Jarvis Posted 17 Apr 15:59 BST Cup Spy Apr 16: Radical Swiss AC75 revealed Cup Spy Apr 16: Radical Swiss AC75 revealed Alinghi Red Bull Racing was revealed in daylight - showing some very unique design features Alinghi Red Bull Racing was revealed in daylight on Tuesday in Barcelona - showing some very unique design features - and looking to leapfrog the other design teams, and make a two generation advance in AC75 design. by Richard Gladwell/Sail-World NZ Posted 17 Apr 15:24 BST Cup Spy April 16: Luna Rossa revealed Cup Spy April 16: Luna Rossa revealed The first tow-run reached a boat speed of 20 knots before turning around for a second run The first tow-run reached a boat speed of 20 knots before turning around and proceeding with the second one at 25 knots and finally increasing to 30 knots. by Richard Gladwell, Sail-World.com Posted 17 Apr 15:11 BST Who better than a J owner to talk about a J? Who better than a J owner to talk about a J? Chatting with Denis R., currently the owner of a J/99 and soon to be of a J/112E We asked some questions to Denis R., currently the owner of a J/99 and soon to be of a J/112E. He shares his feelings about why he chose the J/99 and why he is staying in the family with his next boat, the J/112E. by J Composites Posted 17 Apr 14:30 BST The Globe40 bound for Valparaiso The Globe40 bound for Valparaiso Adding the stopover in Chile to its provisional schedule After several months of exchanges and a recent week on site, the GLOBE40 is thrilled to add a stopover in Valparaiso in Chile to its provisional schedule. by Sirius Events Posted 17 Apr 14:09 BST ITCA GBR NS3 Inlands at Grafham Water ITCA GBR NS3 Inlands at Grafham Water 112 sailors take part across the two fleets 112 Topper 5.3 and 24 Topper 4.2s were welcomed to Grafham Water SC by very helpful parking attendants, excellent caterers and a strangely dry and a good wind forecast. by Thomas Semmens Posted 17 Apr 13:46 BST J/70 Grand Slam opener J/70 Grand Slam opener World and European Champions to do battle The first of the 2024 J/70 Grand Slam series events takes place on the Solent over the weekend of April 20/21, run from Cowes by the Royal Thames Yacht Club. With about 20 entries, competition will be stiff for the podium slots. by J70 Class Association Posted 17 Apr 13:33 BST Hyde Sails Release New Squib Designs Hyde Sails Release New Squib Designs The new designs allow both the jib and mainsail to be sheeted closer to the centreline Hyde Sails have achieved many successful years with the current sail designs which have had continual updates and small changes on the way to numerous Championship victories over the past decade. by Ben McGrane Posted 17 Apr 11:28 BST