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The nomination period is open to the public for the US Rolex Yachtsman and Yachtswoman of the Year, widely acknowledged as the premiere individual sailing honors in the nation. US Sailing is seeking candidates who had outstanding on-the-water performances during […]

11th Hour Racing, an organization that works with the sailing community and maritime industries to advance solutions and practices that protect and restore the health of our ocean, is the primary sponsor for the 11th Hour Racing Team which seeks […]

Mussanah, Oman (November 17, 2021) – A big challenge for the teams competing at the 2021 Nacra 17, 49erFX, and 49er World Championships has been trying to see the puffs, as the bright waters and endless sun don’t leave much […]

The Magenta Project is a collective of passionate people committed to developing pathways and generating opportunities for women in performance sailing. In this report for Seahorse Magazine, they detail how a dedicated Women’s Camp at the 2021 Moth World Championship […]

(November 17, 2021; Day 11, 09:28FR) – The next two days in the 15th edition of the Transat Jacques Vabre could be crucial in deciding the winners. Lead changes are expected across three of the four classes today as the […]

Disciplinary and appeal decisions within World Sailing are determined by Independent Panels appointed by the Judicial Board. Decisions made by Member National Authorities (MNAs) are decided by the disciplinary systems of those MNAs. The Judicial Board members are: Hon. Ruth […]

Day 6: Freestyle Returns to the World Stage Leaving Just the Top 4 Women & Top 7 Men Standing Day 6 of the SOMWR Movement 10 x Marignane PWA Grand Slam proved to be the best day of the event […]

Mussanah, Oman (November 16, 2021) – A mere three months since the closing ceremonies of the Tokyo Olympics and less than three years from the Paris 2024 opening ceremonies, new teams are grasping their opportunity to make a name for […]

The Clipper Round the World Yacht Race, which has been on hold in Asia due to COVID-19 restrictions, will resume its 2019-20 edition in March 2022 after receiving a Special Event Permit from the Philippines. After sailing halfway around the […]

Three of the ten Olympic events for Paris 2024 will host their 2021 World Championship on November 16-21 in Oman. A combined entry pool of 73 teams for the 49er, 49erFX, and Narca 17 classes represent 29 countries and will […]

Following the cancellation of METSTRADE Show in 2020 due to the pandemic, the world’s largest trade exhibition for the marine industry is set to be held in 2021 on November 16-18 in Amsterdam, Netherlands. However, the Dutch government returned to […]

(November 15, 2021; Day 9, 18:21FR) – The four divisions in the 15th edition of the Transat Jacques Vabre race are descending the Atlantic, each experiencing the conditions familiar with the changing latitudes. The Ultimes are escaping the Doldrums while […]

Day 4: A Bit of Tow-in Freestyle to Entertain the Crowds as the Wind Continues to Refuse to Play Ball Monday always looked light on the forecast compared to yesterday and that’s how the day played out with almost zero […]

The iQFoil US National Championship was held for the first time in 2021, attracting a new wave of boardsailors on November 12-14 in Clearwater, FL. With the equipment to debut at the Paris 2024 Olympics in the Men’s and Women’s […]

Day 1: Registered, Rigged & Ready After a Light Wind Opening Day The opening day of the 2021 SOMWR Movement 10 x Marignane PWA Grand Slam saw the competitors registering between 10-11am and with a light wind forecast it was […]

The Federation of Gay Games selected the host of the Gay Games XII in 2026 to be Valencia, Spain. The ceremonial Gay Games flag will be passed from Hong Kong to Valencia in November 2023 when Gay Games 11 will […]

As the newest class for the Paris 2024 Olympics, 23 iQFoil competitors from six nations will compete at the 2021 US National and Gulf Coast Championships on November 12-14 in Clearwater, FL. The USA has the largest contingent with 14 entrants. […]

For events like the biennial Block Island Race Week, the lack of infrastructure translates to importing or outsourcing what is needed to host the event. That was also the situation for the 2021 Transat Jacques Vabre, the iconic double-handed race […]

eSailors had two major tournaments in 2021 come to a close as the eSailing Nations Cup final saw France take on Great Britain in the live virtual final while the eSailing World Championship featured the ten qualifiers in a winner […]

The Royal Ocean Racing Club, in association with the International Maxi Association (IMA) and the Yacht Club de France, expect a record entry for the 2022 RORC Transatlantic Race. From the mighty Comanche to the miniscule Jangada, 29 teams of […]

The Rolex Middle Sea Race continues to provide education of how to administer an offshore event. As a refresher, the race has two finish line options – one inside Marsamxett Harbour and another location 13 nautical miles sooner in case […]

(November 11, 2021; Day 5, 19:51FR) – There’s drama at the head of the Transat Jacques Vabre as Ultime Sodebo 3 is limping to Madeira for repairs as the rest of the 100 foot multihulls power on towards Cape Verde. […]

For an organization that works with the sailing community and maritime industries to advance solutions and practices that protect and restore the health of our ocean, 11th Hour Racing has had some tough luck while walking the walk. During the […]

The International Olympic Committee (IOC) selected the winners of their awards to recognize the best broadcast coverage of the Tokyo 2020 Olympic Games. Awards were presented across 12 categories: Best Coverage by the Host Broadcaster; Best Athlete Profile; Best Equality […]

If you’ve ever stood in that aisle of your marine chandlery, looking at the options for caulk, and unsure of what you need, Darrell Nicholson of Practical Sailors offers this guide to determine the right caulk for your boat: The […]

Event Preview: Marignane Set to Host the Crème de la Crème of the Windsurfing World as all Fleets Head to France The COVID-19 pandemic has caused havoc with all sporting events over the last two years, however, there is finally […]

Bristol, RI (November 10, 2021) – US Sailing has announced two additions to its leadership team heading into the end of 2021. Jon Persch (Bristol, RI) will be joining US Sailing as Chief Marketing Officer and Andrew Clouston (Newport, RI) […]

Aside from a 37th, Thomas Saunders posted all top seven scores in the 135 boat fleet to win the 2021 ILCA 7 Men’s World Championship on November 5-10 in Barcelona, Spain. With 43 countries competing in the 8-race series, Finn […]

Michigan’s Eric Smith shares his “better late than never” story of his entrance into the DN Class: The first time I ever saw a DN was in the basement of the Boston sail loft in 1982 (my first real job […]

The World Sailing Rankings seek to establish an order of ability based on the results of graded events over a 24 month period. The rankings focus on the 10 Olympic events and Open and Women’s Match Racing, though the accuracy […]

November 9, 2021: Day 3, 19:37FR) – 11th Hour Racing Team’s IMOCA Alaca’i is out of the Transat Jacques Vabre – the IMOCA fleet is now down to 20 boats. The Ultimes have flown along, the Ocean Fifty continue at […]

November 10, 2021; Day 13) – With the front runners now less than 500 miles from the finish and expected into the port of Saint-François on November 12, the battle is becoming more and more fierce within the fleet in […]

Lanzarote, Spain (November 10, 2021) – With late starter Jim Schofield from Ireland arriving safely in Marina Rubicon Lanzarote today, all six entrants of the inaugural Globe 5.80 Transat have finished the 600 nm qualifier stage from Portugal. All are […]

Highlights of an Action Packed Défi Wind Superstars, Which Saw Antoine Albeau & Blanca Alabau Eventually Come Out on Top For the first time in history the PWA & Défi Wind event joined collaborations to create a superstars edition of […]

In Yachting Monthly, Andy Pag explores why orcas have been damaging yachts off Spain, Portugal, and Gibraltar, and how to protect your boat: Being chased, bumped and gnarled at by a pod of orcas was “a mix of horror and […]

The US Sailing Annual Report for 2020 has been published, providing a snapshot of the national sailing administration. The report reveals revenue of $9,640,950, with membership fees accounting for 21% of the total, while expenses totaled $9,561,427 of which over […]

Following the COVID-19 hiatus in 2021, the 31st annual Sailing Convention for Women will be held in 2022 on February 5 in Corona del Mar, CA. The convention features an all-day series of on-the-water instruction and shore-based workshops, from beginners […]

World Sailing’s global women’s sailing festival, Steering the Course, was inaugurated in 2021 to activate countries, classes, and sailing clubs across the world to hold special events aimed at introducing more women and girls to sailing and providing information on […]

(November 9, 2021: Day 3, 20:01FR) – It has been a stumbling start for the Transat Jacques Vabre as the double-handed teams struggle for fair current at Ushant and steady pressure in the Bay of Biscay, especially for the monohulls […]

John Ekels, who won a bronze medal in the Soling Class at the 1972 Olympic Games in Munich with David Miller and Paul Cote, was inducted into the Canadian Sailing Hall of Fame on October 3, 2021. Here’s an interview […]

(November 9, 2021; Day 12) – The trade wind is now sharing out its breeze pretty fairly across the whole of the race zone in the 23rd Mini Transat EuroChef, welcome news for the competitors furthest north who have not […]

Starboard Tack Only with Jacopo Testa in Sardinia Jacopo Testa (Point-7) spent some time in beautiful Sardinia this summer and now you can see a few of the highlights from his only starboard tack reel. The Italian will be hoping […]

Four score and no more years ago, a “secret association” of sailboat racers called “The International Society for the Perpetuation of Cruelty to Racing Yachtsmen” (ISPCRY) began recognizing both excellence in Race Committee work in Long Island Sound, as well […]

The intent and execution of the Royal Malta Yacht Club while hosting the 42nd edition of the Rolex Middle Sea Race were at odds in their quest to provide safe competition for the 114 entrants which started the 606nm course […]

Following the 2022 Finn Gold Cup in Italy, the world title for the venerable singlehander comes to the USA in 2023, to be hosted by Coconut Grove Sailing Club in Miami, FL. The 2010 championship was the last time it […]

As the United States Coast Guard answers the call to rescue mariners, it is not universally known to be a branch of the United States Armed Forces. Thoughts go to the Navy, Army, Air Force, and Marines for defending the […]

When competitive sailing encounters recreational powerboating, bad things can happen. The thrill of speed impacts common sense, made worse when those creating waves don’t know their impact. If you haven’t experienced a frightening encounter, hang in there… you will. Pat […]

(November 8, 2021; Day 11) – As the leaders in the 23rd Mini Transat EuroChef fleet have just managed to limbo under the ‘1,000-miles to go’ mark in their race to Saint-Francois, the trade wind is finally making its presence […]