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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 […]

Cal Maritime Academy topped the ten team fleet from across the USA to win the 2021 Kennedy Cup, college sailing’s big boat championship, held November 6-7 in Annapolis, MD. Sailed in Navy 44s, the eight cadets on the winning team […]

Albeau and Oppedal Dominate the Black Tramontana The Superstars edition of the Défi Wind started with a surprisingly light breeze for a location such as Gruissan, South of France. Helle Oppedal (Duotone) and Antoine Albeau (JP / NeilPryde) showed no […]

Mallorca, Spain (November 3, 2021) – Takashi Okura’s Sled crew with six times America’s Cup winner Murray Jones on the helm and Italian ace Francesco Bruni calling tactics, won themselves a share of the overall lead of the Rolex TP52 […]

(November 3, 2021; Day 6) – The competitors in the 23rd Mini Transat EuroChef are strewn laterally across the racecourse for nearly 350 miles, pursuing different paths across the Atlantic to the finish in Guadeloupe. For those favoring the most […]

As a new Olympic discipline set to make its debut at the Paris 2024 Games, the 2021 Formula Kite World Championships was held October 13-17 in Torre Grande, Italy. Canadian Mac Morrin, who finished 67th out of 89, shares his […]

Yachting World has been asking top sailors and marine industry gurus to choose the coolest and most innovative yachts of our times, and two-times British Olympic Silver medallist Ian Walker nominated the TP52. Here’s the report: The class has stood […]

Hannah Mills is the most accomplished women’s Olympian, earning silver at London 2012 before she decimated the competition for gold at Rio 2016 and Tokyo 2020. She may be small in stature, which is typical of a 470 helm, but […]

Bruce Kirby has earned a significant place in sailing history, as a yacht designer, three-time Olympian and honored sportsman who has reshaped the sport of sailing. His story is now captured in the book, The Bruce Kirby Story: From the […]