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A superb day for INEOS Britannia
First defeat for Luna Rossa on Louis Vuitton Cup Round Robin Day 7
© Ian Roman / America's Cup
America's Cup yacht tracking, data & graphics
The story of how it all began in 1987!
© A+T Instruments
Silver bullets and lightning strikes
A frightening Louis Vuitton Cup Round Robin Day 5
© America's Cup
Glorious Race Weeks
Bumper participation is an indicator for the health of sailing
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RS Aero Worlds at Hayling Island
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Cup Spy - Early Edition - Day 8: Weather Marginal
Cup Spy - Early Edition - Day 8: Weather Marginal
Thunder storms are forecast to return to Barcelona for Sunday
Thunderstorms are in the offing for the final day of the Round Robin phase in the Louis Vuitton Cup, according to the latest forecast from Predictwind.
by Richard Gladwell Sail-World NZ
Posted 7 Sep 23:18 PDT
2024 Star Worlds kicks off at San Diego
2024 Star Worlds kicks off at San Diego
San Diego Yacht Club hosts the event for the ninth time in the Star Class's 100+ years of history
San Diego Yacht Club has always had a special place in the Star Class history. Some of the GOATs of sailing, and the Star boat, banged their first corners just off Point Loma, with 15 Star World titles won by SDYC members over the years.
by Rachele Vitello, International Star Class
Posted 7 Sep 22:15 PDT
J/70 Corinthian US Nationals at Cape May day 2
J/70 Corinthian US Nationals at Cape May day 2
Another three races went in the books
Another three races went in the books on Saturday at the J/70 Corinthian US National Championship hosted by Corinthian Yacht Club of Cape May in New Jersey.
by Julie & Christopher Howell
Posted 7 Sep 18:51 PDT
Louis Vuitton Cup: Two wins for Brits
Louis Vuitton Cup: Two wins for Brits
Breeze and infamous Barcelona seaway set scene for tense close AC75 racing
Instead of Super Saturday providing the definitive list of four Semi-Final participants, it will be remembered as one of the best days, if not the best yet seen in the four year history of the class
by Richard Gladwell/Sail-World.com/nz
Posted 7 Sep 11:53 PDT
Emirates Team NZ notch up another win
Emirates Team NZ notch up another win
Winning their match up against Swiss Alinghi Red Bull Racing
Back out racing on the penultimate day of the Louis Vuitton Round Robin, Emirates Team New Zealand won their match up against Swiss Alinghi Red Bull Racing in the fourth race, of a five-race day.
by Emirates Team New Zealand
Posted 7 Sep 11:52 PDT
Louis Vuitton Cup Day 7: INEOS Britannia's day
Louis Vuitton Cup Day 7: INEOS Britannia's day
Conditions were pitch-perfect in Barcelona
Conditions were pitch-perfect in Barcelona for the seventh day of the Louis Vuitton Cup, with the wind clocking round to the south-south-west and delivering a breeze that topped out at 17 knots and an off-axis swel
by America's Cup Media
Posted 7 Sep 11:42 PDT
INEOS Britannia secures Semi-Final spot
INEOS Britannia secures Semi-Final spot
With back-to-back race wins on Louis Vuitton Cup Round Robins Day 7
INEOS Britannia has secured its spot in the Louis Vuitton Cup Semi-Final with wins against Alinghi Red Bull Racing (SUI) and Luna Rossa Prada Pirelli (ITA) on the penultimate day of Round Robin 2.
by INEOS Britannia
Posted 7 Sep 11:33 PDT
M32 World Championship at Lake Garda after Day 3
M32 World Championship at Lake Garda after Day 3
Racing moves to the centre of the lake for more passing lanes
On day three of the M32 World Championship the race area was shifted more to the centre of the Lake to give the teams new challenges and to create more opportunities for passing lanes.
by M32 Class
Posted 7 Sep 11:31 PDT
A victory and a defeat for Luna Rossa
A victory and a defeat for Luna Rossa
On Louis Vuitton Cup Day 7
With still one race to go, Luna Rossa stays in the lead in the standings after a day of mixed results, with a win against the Americans and a loss in the match against the British team.
by Luna Rossa Prada Pirelli
Posted 7 Sep 11:16 PDT
Down to the wire for Alinghi Red Bull Racing
Down to the wire for Alinghi Red Bull Racing
On Day 7 of the Louis Vuitton Cup Round Robins
A win for Alinghi Red Bull Racing today in their match against INEOS Britannia would have guaranteed their place in the Semi-Finals, but the Swiss Challenger will have to wait until tomorrow for a definite answer.
by Alinghi Red Bull Racing
Posted 7 Sep 10:58 PDT
2024 KiteFoil World Series Austria day 3
2024 KiteFoil World Series Austria day 3
Gomez pushed to the Max on his Element
Benoit Gomez of France took his first race win of KiteFoil World Series Austria but it's still Max Maeder of Singapore who continues to rule the roost on Lake Traunsee.
by Andy Rice / IKA
Posted 7 Sep 10:13 PDT
Puig Vela Clàssica Barcelona overall
Puig Vela Clàssica Barcelona overall
77 boats and over 800 sailors
The 17th Puig Vela Clàssica Regatta successfully concluded its most spectacular edition, securing its position as a global benchmark in classic sailing.
by Covadonga Muñoz
Posted 7 Sep 09:31 PDT
What did we learn on Louis Vuitton Cup Day 7
What did we learn on Louis Vuitton Cup Day 7
A superb day for INEOS Britannia in higher winds and a big swell
After an overnight storm, the sea off Barcelona was decidedly lumpy, making life tricky for the trimmers, with a forecast 6 to 11 knot Southerly wind. In the huge swell it was a day for boat handling.
by Mark Jardine
Posted 7 Sep 08:23 PDT
2024 Finn Gold Cup at Sailing Aarhus overall
2024 Finn Gold Cup at Sailing Aarhus overall
Oskari Muhonen becomes first Finn to win Finn Gold Cup
Oskari Muhonen has become the first ever Finnish sailor to win the Finn Gold Cup. He has dominated this week in Aarhus in light and strong winds and shown great speed and tactics to become the undisputed Finn world champion for 2024.
by Robert Deaves
Posted 7 Sep 08:12 PDT
100 boats set for Sandberg Estates J/70 Worlds
100 boats set for Sandberg Estates J/70 Worlds
GPS Control to be used for the starts
The Sandberg J/70 Worlds, to be held in Palma from 13th to 22nd September, will be a landmark in the history of sailing world championships.
by Alejandro Varela
Posted 7 Sep 01:36 PDT
5.5 Metre class Worlds overall
5.5 Metre class Worlds overall
Ku-Ring-Gai III wins with final two races sailed in heavy airs in Benodet
Despite never winning a race, Ku-Ring-Gai lll (John Bacon, Joost Houweling and Edward Wright) sailed an impressively consistent series in a fleet that's fiercely competitive, yet also has an enviable level of camaraderie.
by Rupert Holmes
Posted 6 Sep 21:03 PDT
M32 World Championship at Lake Garda after Day 2
M32 World Championship at Lake Garda after Day 2
Five race winners in five races: top three tied
The M32 World Championship is as tight as it gets, with the top three teams - Youngblood, Miles Julien, Surge, Ryan McKillen, and Rated X, Jake Julien, - all tied at 17 points.
by M32 Class
Posted 6 Sep 17:14 PDT
J/70 Corinthian US Nationals at Cape May day 1
J/70 Corinthian US Nationals at Cape May day 1
Three races held for the fleet of 24 boats
The J/70 Corinthian US National Championship began Friday hosted by Corinthian Yacht Club of Cape May in New Jersey with 24 boats competing. Teams enjoyed winds from 8-12 knots on an ocean course, allowing three races.
by Julie & Christopher Howell
Posted 6 Sep 16:59 PDT
2024 KiteFoil World Series Austria day 2
2024 KiteFoil World Series Austria day 2
Maeder and Kampman back on song in Austria
Max Maeder was back to his winning ways on day two of KiteFoil World Series Austria. Six days short of his 18th birthday, the teenager from Singapore won all six races in light winds on Lake Traunsee in Upper Austria.
by International Kiteboarding Association
Posted 6 Sep 16:21 PDT
Zhik brings adult technology to new youth range
Zhik brings adult technology to new youth range
Bringing younger sailors the same quality, comfort and flexibility as for adults
Zhik has long been in high demand by the youth market, and its new evolution youth wetsuits are designed to bring younger sailors the same quality, comfort and flexibility as for adults.
by Zhik
Posted 6 Sep 12:15 PDT
2024 Finn Gold Cup at Sailing Aarhus Day 4
2024 Finn Gold Cup at Sailing Aarhus Day 4
Perfect score for Muhonen as Finn closes in on Finn Gold Cup
Finland's Oskari Muhonen put on a masterclass today in the 2024 Finn Gold Cup in Aarhus, Denmark. He won all three races sailed on Friday, two by huge margins to put himself within reach of his first Finn Gold Cup win.
by Robert Deaves
Posted 6 Sep 11:41 PDT
Puig Vela Clàssica Barcelona Day 3
Puig Vela Clàssica Barcelona Day 3
A day of wind, history, and rivalry
The third day of the prestigious Puig Vela Clàssica regatta did not disappoint, offering a new spectacle worthy of admiration.
by Covadonga Muñoz
Posted 6 Sep 11:29 PDT
St. Maarten Heineken Regatta 2025 Preview
St. Maarten Heineken Regatta 2025 Preview
World-class Race Committee Plots Course for 45th edition
The St. Maarten Heineken Regatta is proud to soon be celebrating 45 years, and four decades of "Serious Fun!" with long-time event partner Heineken.
by St. Maarten Heineken Regatta
Posted 6 Sep 10:49 PDT
A closer look at AC75 masts and rigging
A closer look at AC75 masts and rigging
As the Round Robins progress and Barcelona delivers, the AC75 fleet is looking fast
Southern Spars has played a leading role since entering the America's Cup fold in 1995, with the supply of Team New Zealand's innovative high-performance carbon mast that took them to a historic victory.
by Kate Davison
Posted 6 Sep 07:47 PDT
Ben McGrane's inside track on the sailing scene
Ben McGrane's inside track on the sailing scene
One of Britain's great dinghy sailors keeps his finger on the pulse of many of the UK's big classes
One of Britain's great dinghy sailors, who keeps his finger on the pulse of many of the UK's big classes, is Hyde Sails' Ben McGrane.
by Mark Jardine
Posted 6 Sep 06:00 PDT
Svea and Velsheda set to line up
Svea and Velsheda set to line up
At showcase Maxi Yacht Rolex Cup
A breezy week seems to be in prospect for competitors at this year's Maxi Yacht Rolex Cup which starts on Monday out of Porto Cervo, Sardinia.
by J Class Association
Posted 6 Sep 05:49 PDT
America's Cup yacht tracking, data & graphics
America's Cup yacht tracking, data & graphics
The story of how it all began in 1987!
We have all got used to the ever improving and impressive graphics, tracking and analysis used for America's Cup TV coverage and that of SailGP. But when, where and how did this all start?
by A+T Instruments
Posted 6 Sep 03:15 PDT
Louis Vuitton Cup: Day 6 - The Agony and Ecstasy
Louis Vuitton Cup: Day 6 - The Agony and Ecstasy
Most would have viewed Day 6 of the Louis Vuitton Cup with mixed emotions
Most would have viewed Day 6 of the Louis Vuitton Cup with mixed emotions. Ecstasy when their boat is winning, turning to deepest despair when it fell off its foils. New content added including Inside Tack with Freddie Carr, Giles Scott and Ian Williams.
by Richard Gladwell/Sail-World.com/nz
Posted 6 Sep 03:07 PDT
Henri-Lloyd Mav Lite Shell Jacket
Henri-Lloyd Mav Lite Shell Jacket
An Ideal Transitioning Season Jacket
The Mav-Lite Shell Jacket offers the perfect blend of technical performance and functionality, making it ideal for transitioning seasons. Build responsibly with recycled bio-based fabric technology, this 100% waterproof and windproof is breathable.
by Henri-Lloyd
Posted 6 Sep 00:42 PDT
2024 Finn Gold Cup at Sailing Aarhus Day 3
2024 Finn Gold Cup at Sailing Aarhus Day 3
Oskari Muhonen storms into the lead
The Finn Gold Cup is not for the feint hearted. The third day of the 2024 Finn Gold Cup in Aarhus was a hard, long and challenging day for everyone. After three more races, Finland's Oskari Muhonen has an eight-point lead over Italy's Alessandro Marega.
by Robert Deaves
Posted 5 Sep 21:17 PDT
5.5 Metre class Worlds day 4
5.5 Metre class Worlds day 4
Seven boats are now race winners in Bénodet, France
Seven boats are now race winners in the 2024 world championship, yet only one has scored two victories - Aspire (Przemek Gacek, Mateusz Kusznierewicz and Kilian Weise), which is currently lying fourth overall.
by Rupert Holmes
Posted 5 Sep 16:41 PDT
American Magic Splits Results with a Win and Loss
American Magic Splits Results with a Win and Loss
Matches against INEOS Britannia and Alinghi
The schedule for the sixth day of racing at the Louis Vuitton Cup called for two matches for NYYC American Magic. The team first faced the British Challenger of Record, INEOS Britannia, followed by a match against Switzerland's Alinghi.
by New York Yacht Club American Magic
Posted 5 Sep 12:55 PDT
Fine margins and exciting racing
Fine margins and exciting racing
On day six of the Louis Vuitton Cup
After thunderstorms cut short racing on Tuesday and cancelled racing yesterday, INEOS Britannia finally got under way in Round Robin 2 this afternoon.
by INEOS Britannia
Posted 5 Sep 11:56 PDT
Louis Vuitton Cup Day 6: Swiss score vital win
Louis Vuitton Cup Day 6: Swiss score vital win
The big story of the day was Alinghi Red Bull Racing
The big story of the day was Alinghi Red Bull Racing - a team that at their own admission has had a 'reset' - scoring their second win of the regatta to now move off the bottom-step in the rankings.
by America's Cup Media
Posted 5 Sep 11:47 PDT
2024 KiteFoil World Series Austria day 1
2024 KiteFoil World Series Austria day 1
Dickinson rises to the Max Challenge
When the wind was suddenly gusting up to 45 knots across Lake Traunsee, the prospect of anyone going racing on day one of KiteFoil World Series Austria looked slim indeed.
by International Kiteboarding Association
Posted 5 Sep 11:27 PDT
Entry open for Bacardi Cup Invitational Regatta
Entry open for Bacardi Cup Invitational Regatta
There is no better place to experience a unique blend of exhilarating racing and Bacardi hospitality
Set sail for the world-renowned 2025 Bacardi Cup Invitational Regatta and the 2024/2025 Bacardi Winter Series. Our online entry is officially open!
by Bacardi Cup Invitational Regatta
Posted 5 Sep 10:47 PDT
Solid second win for Alinghi Red Bull Racing
Solid second win for Alinghi Red Bull Racing
On Day 6 of the Louis Vuitton Cup Round Robins
Alinghi Red Bull Racing powered through Day 6 of the Louis Vuitton Cup. Securing a convincing win in their match against NYYC American Magic, the Swiss Challenger looks to have hit their stride in this second stage of the Round Robin.
by Alinghi Red Bull Racing
Posted 5 Sep 10:10 PDT
M32 World Championship begins with thunder
M32 World Championship begins with thunder
The opening party set the perfect tone for the regatta
The M32 World Championship has started and we have some exciting racing ahead of us. Reigning world champions Rated X, with skipper Jake Julien, remain the team to beat this season.
by M32 Class
Posted 5 Sep 10:01 PDT
2026 Golden Globe Race - Two years to go!
2026 Golden Globe Race - Two years to go!
Nothing compares to the GGR - 29 entrants signed up and the countdown begins
With just two years remaining, 29 passionate sailors from 12 countries, including two women and the race's first Generation Z entrant, have signed up for this unique and gruelling challenge.
by Golden Globe Race
Posted 5 Sep 09:49 PDT
Puig Vela Clàssica Barcelona underway
Puig Vela Clàssica Barcelona underway
Marking a milestone in the sailing world
Barcelona once again hosts one of the Mediterranean's most iconic nautical competitions with the 17th edition of the Puig Vela Clàssica Regatta.
by Covadonga Muñoz
Posted 5 Sep 09:45 PDT