Solo Season 2024 Solo Season 2024 And the release of SoloInteractive 21 Here we are near the very end of another Solo season, a new Nation's Cup and National Champion and the first Dutchman since Mark Tigchelaar won at Medemblik in 1990. by Will Loy Posted 24 Nov 17:44 UTC Aussies miss out on Dubai Final by one point Aussies miss out on Dubai Final by one point As Kiwis take first event victory Tom Slingby's Australia Team's hopes of making the Podium Final came crashing down, with the team missing out on making the final by one crucial point. The New Zealand Team were crowned the victors in a final against Emirates GBR and United States. by Australia SailGP Team Posted 24 Nov 17:37 UTC Emirates Dubai Sail Grand Prix Emirates Dubai Sail Grand Prix Switzerland SailGP Team starting to connect the dots Switzerland SailGP Team was finally back on the racecourse this weekend at the opening event of the Rolex SailGP 2025 Season Championship in Dubai. by Switzerland SailGP Team Posted 24 Nov 17:28 UTC Vendée Globe Race Sunday Update Vendée Globe Race Sunday Update Anthony Marchand: "Everything on this low will be decided by a few miles" Anthony Marchand gives his take on the current situation in the South Atlantic and more generally on this tenth edition of the Vendée Globe. by Vendée Globe media Posted 24 Nov 17:23 UTC Emirates GBR runners-up in Dubai Emirates GBR runners-up in Dubai On Driver Dylan Fletcher's debut event In his first event as Driver of the Emirates Great Britain SailGP Team, Dylan Fletcher has steered the team to a second place finish. The British crew battled New Zealand and the United States in the winner-takes-all podium final. by Emirates GBR SailGP Team Posted 24 Nov 17:06 UTC Emirates Dubai Sail Grand Prix Overall Emirates Dubai Sail Grand Prix Overall New Zealand claim season-opener Picking up where they left off in January, Peter Burling's 'Black Foils' have claimed their third consecutive win in the UAE, soaring ahead of the Emirates Great Britain and U.S. SailGP Team on the pristine waters of Port Mina Rashid. by SailGP Posted 24 Nov 14:44 UTC SailGP: Day 2 - Kiwis have big payday SailGP: Day 2 - Kiwis have big payday New Zealand, USA and Great Britain got their Season 5 away to a good start - making the Final New Zealand, USA and Great Britain got their Season 5 away to a good start - making the Final of Event 1, in Dubai. by Richard Gladwell, Sail-World NZ Posted 24 Nov 13:32 UTC Jono Shelley on sailing close to the win Jono Shelley on sailing close to the win Regularly near the top in the Musto Skiff fleet GBR sailor Jono Shelley is no stranger to a Musto Skiff, having sailed in the fleet for last ten years, and with two podium finishes at UK Nationals and a top five at the 2022 Worlds, he is most certainly someone that everyone looks out for on the water. by International Musto Skiff Class Association Posted 24 Nov 11:38 UTC Vendée Globe Sunday Morning Update Vendée Globe Sunday Morning Update Dalin leads the fleet East, tricky navigation ahead for the fleet On Sunday 24th November, there are two distinct packs in the Vendée Globe, with Charlie Dalin continuing to lead the way east towards the Cape of Good Hope. by Mark Jardine Posted 24 Nov 11:18 UTC 18ft Skiff Sixt Spring Championship Race 6 18ft Skiff Sixt Spring Championship Race 6 The Rag & Famish Hotel team wrap up the series win The Rag & Famish Hotel team of Harry Price, Max Paul and Finn Rodowicz wrapped up the 2024 Sixt Spring 18ft skiff Championship, which concluded on Sydney Harbour today. by Frank Quealey Posted 24 Nov 07:42 UTC Vendée Globe Race - Day 14 - The Route March Vendée Globe Race - Day 14 - The Route March This phase of the race is a staging point for dodging or clutching the swings and roundabouts Competitors have began to initiate their responses to fast changing weather patterns in the South Atlantic. This phase of the race is a staging point for dodging or clutching at the swings and roundabouts of the Southern Ocean. by Richard Gladwell, Sail-World NZ Posted 24 Nov 05:10 UTC 2024 44Cup Nanny Cay Day 3 2024 44Cup Nanny Cay Day 3 Team Aqua on fire as Charisma regains lead going into final day After a slow start to the regatta, Chris Bake's Team Aqua came out all guns blazing on Saturday, day three of the 44Cup Nanny Cay, to win the first two of the three races laid on by PRO Maria Torrijo and the race team from the Royal BVI Yacht Club. by 44Cup Posted 24 Nov 01:05 UTC 2024 South American Championship overall 2024 South American Championship overall Paul Cayard and Pedro Trouche crowned champions Three days of excellent conditions and impeccable organization by Club Náutico Olivos made for an unforgettable championship in Buenos Aires. by ISCYRA Posted 23 Nov 23:40 UTC Dylan Fletcher drives Emirates GBR to third place Dylan Fletcher drives Emirates GBR to third place On Race Day 1 in Dubai Dylan Fletcher has driven the Emirates Great Britain SailGP Team to third place on Race Day 1 in Dubai. It was Fletcher's first time racing in the Driver role for Ben Ainslie's British team, with the crew securing a result of 5-8-2. by Emirates GBR SailGP Team Posted 23 Nov 16:32 UTC Vendée Globe Race Day 15 Vendée Globe Race Day 15 Exceptional Brazilian low should allow leaders direct route to Good Hope The top solo racers on the Vendée Globe should reach an important transition tomorrow, Sunday, when they catch a low pressure system which will carry them at speed directly towards the tip of South Africa and the Southern Ocean beyond. by Vendée Globe media Posted 23 Nov 16:17 UTC New signing helps Australia Team dominate in Dubai New signing helps Australia Team dominate in Dubai In game of Snakes & Ladders The Australia SailGP Team launched their 2025 Rolex SailGP Championship campaign in dominant style, silencing any questions about the strength of their restructured squad. by Australia SailGP Team Posted 23 Nov 16:09 UTC Emirates Dubai Sail Grand Prix day 1 Emirates Dubai Sail Grand Prix day 1 Familiar rivals Australia and New Zealand top the leaderboard SailGP's largest-ever fleet (11 national teams) descended upon Dubai's Port Mina Rashid for the official start of the 2025 Season of the Rolex SailGP Championship. by SailGP Posted 23 Nov 15:22 UTC Vendée Globe Saturday Morning Update Vendée Globe Saturday Morning Update Routing options, making the turn East The leaders, spearheaded by Charlie Dalin, are making the turn East in the Vendée Globe as they look to navigate the upcoming low pressure system in the South Atlantic. by Mark Jardine Posted 23 Nov 11:43 UTC SailGP: Day 1 - Kiwis top Dubai leaderboard SailGP: Day 1 - Kiwis top Dubai leaderboard The Black Foils top the overnight leaderboard by a three point margin without having won a race The America's Cup champions, fresh from defending their title, a month ago, sailed consistently and the Black Foils topped the overnight leaderboard by a three point margin without having won a race. by Richard Gladwell, Sail-World NZ Posted 23 Nov 10:36 UTC 2024 South American Championship Day 2 2024 South American Championship Day 2 High winds and tight competition in Buenos Aires Paul Cayard (USA) and Pedro Trouche (BRA) battle head to head with Lucas and Leandro Altolaguirre (ARG). by ISCYRA Posted 23 Nov 03:22 UTC 2024 44Cup Nanny Cay Day 2 2024 44Cup Nanny Cay Day 2 Nika recovers her mojo as Artemis Racing edges into the lead in the BVI Conditions on the British Virgin Islands' St Francis Drake Channel further improved today; still shifty, thanks to the islands to weather and the tropical clouds overhead, but with more wind - ranging from 9-13 knots. by 44Cup Posted 23 Nov 00:08 UTC Maxi Cup 2024 | Video on Scallywag's Bow Maxi Cup 2024 | Video on Scallywag's Bow What the action is like up-close on the bow of a 100 footer when there's breeze Ever wondered what the action is like up-close on the bow of a 100 footer when the breeze is on? by Bow Caddy Media Posted 22 Nov 22:08 UTC Etchells Worlds entries closing on 30 November Etchells Worlds entries closing on 30 November Just one more week to enter the Melbourne event The 2025 Etchells Worlds entries close in just over a week and the competition is continuing to ramp up at the Royal Brighton Yacht Club (RBYC). by Nicole Douglass Posted 22 Nov 20:46 UTC Vendée Globe Friday Evening Update Vendée Globe Friday Evening Update Plus SailGP Season 5 starts tomorrow! Charlie Dalin has extended his lead in the Vendée Globe, but he could shortly encounter lighter winds than the following pack, before they are hit by the developing low pressure system in the South Atlantic. by Mark Jardine Posted 22 Nov 18:55 UTC Vendée Globe Race - Day 14 - Mind the Gap Vendée Globe Race - Day 14 - Mind the Gap Almost half the fleet are now across the Equator and into the Southern Hemisphere Of the 39 boats still racing in the Vendée Globe most are now out of the Doldrums and almost half are now across the Equator in the Southern Hemisphere. Thomas Ruyant (VULNERABLE) led the fleet across last night at 1910hrs yesterday evening. by Vendée Globe media Posted 22 Nov 17:20 UTC 49er, 49erFX, and Nacra 17 sailors in SailGP 49er, 49erFX, and Nacra 17 sailors in SailGP A look at the sailors from our classes competing this weekend The fifth season of SailGP launches this weekend in Dubai, bringing together 11 national teams and some of the world's best sailors. by Alexia Lahoud / 49er and Nacra 17 Sailing Posted 22 Nov 16:12 UTC Switzerland SailGP Team back on the racecourse Switzerland SailGP Team back on the racecourse The 2025 Season will start and finish in the United Arab Emirates The opening event of the Rolex SailGP 2025 Season Championship finally takes place this weekend and Switzerland SailGP Team is ready to get back out on the racecourse. by Switzerland SailGP Team Posted 22 Nov 16:11 UTC Dylan Fletcher race ready for his return to SailGP Dylan Fletcher race ready for his return to SailGP At the Emirates Dubai Sail Grand Prix presented by P&O Marinas this weekend Dylan Fletcher is race ready for his return to SailGP, after taking on the Driver role for Ben Ainslie's Emirates Great Britain Sail Grand Prix Team. by Emirates GBR SailGP Team Posted 22 Nov 14:57 UTC The Evolution of Ocean Safety's Jon Buoy Range The Evolution of Ocean Safety's Jon Buoy Range We spoke with Alistair Hackett on its history, and the new Jon Buoy MK6 Valise and S.A.R range Ocean Safety MD Alistair Hackett, talks us through the history of the Jon Buoy range and how it has evolved since the early 90s to the latest addition to the range - Jon Buoy MK6 Valise and the new S.A.R range. by Mark Jardine Posted 22 Nov 14:00 UTC Race for the Rolex SailGP Championship begins Race for the Rolex SailGP Championship begins With the Emirates Dubai Sail Grand Prix this weekend This weekend, the most exciting racing on water returns to the iconic city of Dubai - marking the official start of SailGP's most expansive season to date. by SailGP Posted 22 Nov 13:50 UTC ETNZ ranked #5 in major sport brands ETNZ ranked #5 in major sport brands Emirates Team NZ has been ranked at #5 on the global Sports Technology Power List In the 2024 Sports Technology Annual Review and Power List published Friday, Emirates Team New Zealand has been ranked at #5 on the global Sports Technology Power List by The STA Group who champions the best sports technology globally. by Hamish Hooper, Emirates Team NZ Posted 22 Nov 13:23 UTC Vendée Globe Friday Morning Update Vendée Globe Friday Morning Update Charlie Dalin on MACIF Santé Prévoyance has taken the lead The leaders in the Vendée Globe have now crossed the Equator into the Southern Hemisphere and are enjoying blast reaching conditions. by Mark Jardine Posted 22 Nov 11:39 UTC World Sailing publishes a new strategy World Sailing publishes a new strategy 'Ready for the Future' focuses on four priorities for the sport World Sailing has officially launched its new strategy, Ready for the Future, which will guide the sport from 2025 to 2029. by World Sailing Posted 22 Nov 11:07 UTC Boris Herrmann Crosses Equator Boris Herrmann Crosses Equator In the hunt, in the Vendée Globe Early this Friday morning at 05:44 UTC (06:44 CET), Boris Herrmann was the 14th solo sailor to cross the Equator after 11 days, 17 hours, 42 minutes, and 42 seconds of competition in the iconic round-the-world race. by Team Malizia Posted 22 Nov 09:24 UTC South African Flying 15 Nationals 2024 South African Flying 15 Nationals 2024 Fantastic inland sailing at Midmar Dam With the water quality in Durban Harbour remaining foul and making launching of Flying Fifteen's a significant health hazard, it was decided to relocate much of the fleet one hour inland to Midmar Dam. by Myles White Posted 22 Nov 08:38 UTC 2025 Fireball World Championship Preview 2025 Fireball World Championship Preview All set for an unforgettable regatta on Lake Garda, Italy The 2025 Fireball Class Sailing World Championship will be in Italy, on the north shore of Lake Garda: it will certainly be an event full of competition, friendly atmosphere and fun! by Elena Giolai Posted 22 Nov 07:17 UTC Vendée Globe Race - Day 13 - "I can see you!" Vendée Globe Race - Day 13 - "I can see you!" The three lead boats are almost within sight of each other - 6nm covers the three solo-racers Race favorite Charlie Dalin, with a higher average speed had run down race leader Thomas Ruydant. Sam Goodchild is third - and just 6nm covers the first three overall. All three should be almost within sight of each other making for tense racing. by Richard Gladwell, Sail-World NZ Posted 22 Nov 04:45 UTC 2024 44Cup Nanny Cay Day 1 2024 44Cup Nanny Cay Day 1 Team Nika on the ropes as Charisma excels Despite an unpromising forecast, Tortola came good for the opening day of the 44Cup Nanny Cay with PRO Maria Torrijo and the race team from the Royal BVI Yacht Club laying on three races, held in 6-14 knots from the east to southeast. by 44Cup Posted 22 Nov 01:11 UTC 2024 South American Championship Day 1 2024 South American Championship Day 1 Strong winds, sunshine, and tight competition in Argentina Strong winds, sunshine, and tight competition define an exceptional opening day in Argentina. by ISCYRA Posted 21 Nov 23:52 UTC Clipper Race Skipper: The toughest job in sailing Clipper Race Skipper: The toughest job in sailing Requiring five months of intensive preparation Tasked with leading a crew of up to 22 adventure-seekers around the world, the role of a Clipper Race Skipper is one of the most demanding leadership positions in the industry. by Clipper Race Posted 21 Nov 20:53 UTC