John Proctor on the Lake Erie Thistle Championship John Proctor on the Lake Erie Thistle Championship A Q&A with John Proctor about the 2024 Lake Erie Thistle District Championship Sail-World checked in with John Proctor, who serves as regatta chair of the 2024 Lake Erie Thistle District Championship, via email, to learn more about this exciting One Design regatta. by David Schmidt Posted 30 May 08:00 PDT The 5 Minute Warning The 5 Minute Warning Andy Rice & Matt Sheahan's 5min racing update Breaking recent trends, this week it's my turn to be on the move in glamorous locations, with Sailjuice's Andy Rice finally back home in Winchester. I report from Barcelona at the christening of the French America's Cup team, Orient Express Racing's AC75. by PlanetSail Posted 30 May 13:47 PDT Big wind for 151 Miglia-Trofeo Cetilar Big wind for 151 Miglia-Trofeo Cetilar Around 242 yachts will set sail tomorrow at 1400 from Livorno to Punta Ala Around 242 yachts, including eight in the 'IRC Over 60' maxi class and three more maxis in the ORC class, will set sail tomorrow at 1400 from Livorno to Punta Ala on the 151 Miglia-Trofeo Cetilar. by James Boyd / International Maxi Association Posted 30 May 12:20 PDT Finn World Masters returns to Punta Ala Finn World Masters returns to Punta Ala Gulf of Follonica will host the Over 40s event in June After 15 years, the Finn class once again chooses Centro Velico Punta Ala for the Masters World Championships, experiencing an impressive number of preregistrations. by Centro Velico Punta Ala Posted 30 May 11:07 PDT New York Vendée-Les Sables d'Olonne day 1 New York Vendée-Les Sables d'Olonne day 1 Briton James Harayda on Gentoo Sailing gives us the low-down Briton James Harayda on Gentoo Sailing gives us the low-down on the first 24 hours of the New York Vendee - Les Sables d'Olonne and reports on the wild highs of sailing fast overnight and the lows of wallowing in fickle winds and sloppy seas. by Vendée Globe Press Office Posted 30 May 08:36 PDT Zhik strengthen regional sales team Zhik strengthen regional sales team Johannes Polgar has been appointed as European Sales Manager Zhik has strengthened its regional sales team with the appointment of Johannes Polgar as European Sales Manager, Josh Toso as North American Sales & Growth Marketeer and Tristan Walker-Hutt as UK & Ireland Sales and Product Manager. by Zhik Posted 30 May 08:00 PDT Cagliari to host 2025 Nacra 17, 49er and FX Worlds Cagliari to host 2025 Nacra 17, 49er and FX Worlds The three World Championships will be run concurrently during the annual Sardinia Sailing Cup Cagliari, one of the most important sailing venues in Italy, has won the right to host the 2025 World Championship of three doublehanded Olympic Events. by Ben Remocker, 49er & Nacra 17 Sailing Posted 30 May 06:53 PDT Protect Marine Life with The GUPPYFRIEND Protect Marine Life with The GUPPYFRIEND Microplastic pollution from washing synthetic clothes is a huge problem for the environment Microplastic pollution from washing synthetic clothes is a huge problem for the environment. The Guppy Friend Washing Bag is a way we can reduce this in a simple and effective way. by Henri-Lloyd Posted 30 May 04:00 PDT New York Vendée-Les Sables d'Olonne start New York Vendée-Les Sables d'Olonne start Alone again and finding a rhythm to last 3,200 miles After a night at sea alone and an accident that lead to one sailor sharing his spare parts with the other, the skippers started their transatlantic pacing each other perfectly on this final chance to gain qualifying miles for Vendee Globe selection. by Vendée Globe Press Office Posted 29 May 16:05 PDT Boris Herrmann off to a good start in NY Vendée Boris Herrmann off to a good start in NY Vendée The Team Malizia skipper is competing against 27 IMOCA sailors Boris Herrmann took the start in his second transatlantic crossing of the year earlier today. The Team Malizia skipper is competing against 27 IMOCA sailors in the New York Vendée solo race, heading back to France across the Atlantic. by Team Malizia Posted 29 May 15:46 PDT Rolex Middle Sea Race 2024 preview Rolex Middle Sea Race 2024 preview Fresh faces and initiatives Traditionally the last offshore of the Mediterranean season, with a date chosen for its varied and testing conditions, the Rolex Middle Sea Race has garnered a deserved reputation for always delivering. by Royal Malta Yacht Club Posted 29 May 13:47 PDT Vaikobi Hiker Force Suit Vaikobi Hiker Force Suit Worn all over the world by sailors who want a hiking advantage Our Hiker Force Suit is being worn all over the world by sailors who want a hiking advantage. by Vaikobi Ocean Performance Posted 29 May 13:15 PDT Entry open for 2024 Melges 24 Europeans Entry open for 2024 Melges 24 Europeans The fleet is set for Split in September The 2024 Melges 24 European Championship will arrive at the Sailing Club Split in late September. Entry is now open, and the Notice of Race is published at the event website. by International Melges 24 Class Association Posted 29 May 12:11 PDT Clarisse Crémer starts the New York Vendée Race Clarisse Crémer starts the New York Vendée Race Taking her home to Les Sables d'Olonne Clarisse Crémer took the start of the New York Vendée transatlantic race. This race will take her to Les Sables d'Olonne, over a course of approximately 3100 nautical miles. by L'Occitane Sailing Team Posted 29 May 11:13 PDT Orient Express Racing Team christen AC75 race boat Orient Express Racing Team christen AC75 race boat Opening a new chapter in their remarkable and inspiring America's Cup story Orient Express Racing Team opened a new chapter in their remarkable and inspiring America's Cup story today with the christening of their elegant new AC75 race boat, a notable milestone for the French team by Orient Express Racing Team Posted 29 May 10:10 PDT Complex, Controlled Coordination Complex, Controlled Coordination Get it right and you'll have far more enjoyment when out on the water The International Paint Poole Regatta over the late May Bank Holiday long weekend in the UK was a superb yacht racing event. by Mark Jardine Posted 29 May 10:00 PDT World Sailing unveils Steering the Course World Sailing unveils Steering the Course A groundbreaking plan to champion gender equity World Sailing, the global governing body for the sport of sailing, is proud to announce the launch of Steering the Course, its pioneering plan to encourage more women to participate in every part of the sport. by World Sailing Posted 29 May 09:54 PDT The IMOCA fleet takes on the Atlantic The IMOCA fleet takes on the Atlantic In the last big race before the Vendée Globe It's time for the IMOCA fleet to come home. Following a busy stopover in New York for some, and Newport, Rhode Island, for others, the fastest monohulls in world offshore ocean racing are ready to take on the north Atlantic again. by Ed Gorman / IMOCA Globe Series Posted 29 May 05:02 PDT Cup Spy May 27: Franciwi AC75 design revealed Cup Spy May 27: Franciwi AC75 design revealed Three teams sailed on Monday. The British and USA teams sailed AC75s out of Barcelona Three teams sailed on Monday - the British and USA teams sailed AC75s out of Barcelona. Orient Express launched their AC75, while on the opposite side of the planet, the Kiwis conducted some more two boat testing. by Richard Gladwell/Sail-World NZ Posted 28 May 22:11 PDT Cup Spy May 28: Kiwi kids have a big splash Cup Spy May 28: Kiwi kids have a big splash Two videos of the Cup sailing action from May 28 in Barcelona and the ETNZ nosedive in Auckland Early edition: Four America's Cup teams sailed AC75s off Barcelona on Tuesday. Top sailing photographer Gilles Martin-Raget was shoreside to catch the action. Also catch the full video of the ETNZ Youth Team's spectacular nosedive off Auckland. by Richard Gladwell/Sail-World NZ Posted 28 May 18:59 PDT 77th Annual Block Island Race Recap 77th Annual Block Island Race Recap A Game of Chutes and Ladders The 77th annual Storm Trysail Club Block Island Race took place this past weekend in beautiful sailing conditions interspersed with frustrating doldrums and even a dry squall. by Storm Trysail Club Posted 28 May 16:52 PDT 2024 Youth Worlds Team announced 2024 Youth Worlds Team announced US Sailing has named the 14 US Youth Team athletes who will represent USA US Sailing has named the 14 US Youth Team athletes who will represent USA at the 2024 Youth Sailing World Championships. The 53rd edition of the premier event in international youth sailing will take place July 13-20 in Lake Garda, Italy. by US Sailing Team Posted 28 May 16:31 PDT Atlantic Cup Leg 1 Finish Atlantic Cup Leg 1 Finish Acrobatica races into Newport to win The first finishers crossed the Newport finish line, just off Fort Adams in the morning hours on Tuesday, May 28th. After a back and forth battle throughout the race with Everial, Acrobatica managed to hold on for line honors. by Atlantic Cup Posted 28 May 12:45 PDT Philadelphia Cup Regatta at Liberty Sailing Club Philadelphia Cup Regatta at Liberty Sailing Club Knight Errant, Hot Canary & Constance Meeks win classes George Bader says he was stoked as he sailed to the Delaware River buoy-marked course to race in the Philadelphia Cup Regatta, held May 25, 2024, and hosted by Philadelphia's Liberty Sailing Club. by Carol Bareuther Posted 28 May 10:16 PDT Bluewater extend support for 52 Super Series Bluewater extend support for 52 Super Series World leader in innovative water purification and beverage solutions As the 52 SUPER SERIES gets set to visit new territory, the world's leading grand prix monohull racing circuit going racing in Newport, Rhode Island, long-time supporters and hydration suppliers Bluewater have increased their commitment. by 52 Super Series Posted 28 May 09:57 PDT Sailor of the Year award goes to "The Grand Tour" Sailor of the Year award goes to "The Grand Tour" Founders receive award at ceremony in Tuscany Manuel Vlacich and Franco Deganutti, foubnders of The Grand Tour, were awarded "Sailor of the Year 2024" in the "passion" category on May 25, 2024. The ceremony for the thirty-third edition of the award was held at the Marina Cala dè Medici in Tuscany. by Manuel Vlacich Posted 28 May 07:40 PDT Sam Goodchild returns to the racecourse Sam Goodchild returns to the racecourse Taking on the daunting 3,600nm New York Vendée-Les Sables d'Olonne race After a break of five months to recharge his batteries, and for his boat to complete its winter re-fit, the British IMOCA star Sam Goodchild returns to competition this week at the start of a solo transatlantic race. by Agence TB Press Posted 28 May 06:39 PDT Vigo host city for 2027-2028 Global Solo Challenge Vigo host city for 2027-2028 Global Solo Challenge The move to Vigo marks a significant milestone in the event's evolution The Global Solo Challenge (GSC) is excited to announce that the vibrant city of Vigo and its prestigious Real Club Náutico de Vigo will be the starting and finishing port for the second edition of the event to be held in 2027-2028. by Marco Nannini / Global Solo Challenge Posted 28 May 06:09 PDT Entries continuing to flow in for Volvo Cork Week Entries continuing to flow in for Volvo Cork Week Beaufort Cup proving popular with teams from the services Entries are continuing to flow in for the next edition of Volvo Cork Week which will take place 15-19 July 2024. Since the inaugural event in 1978, this biennial regatta has always attracted a diverse fleet and a large number of international entries. by Annamarie Fegan Posted 28 May 04:45 PDT Herrmann's last solo challenge before Vendée Globe Herrmann's last solo challenge before Vendée Globe 3,200 nautical miles from New York back to France Boris Herrmann is about to embark on the final major test before the Vendée Globe race next November. by Team Malizia Posted 28 May 03:58 PDT America's Cup Store: Three team polo shirts America's Cup Store: Three team polo shirts Get your hands on the latest Polo Shirts, for American Magic, INEOS Britannia, Emirates Team NZ Set yourself up for the 37th America's Cup with us and get your hands on the latest Polo Shirts, from official team collections to official race polo shirts. Teams include American Magic, INEOS Britannia and Emirates Team New Zealand. by Matt Buckland Posted 27 May 20:44 PDT Shirley Robertson talks with Murray Jones Shirley Robertson talks with Murray Jones Shirley Robertson talking to NZ's Murray Jones about a remarkable career spanning over two decades This month's podcast sees Shirley Robertson talking to New Zealand's Murray Jones about a remarkable career spanning over two decades chasing the oldest trophy in international sport. by Shirley Robertson Posted 27 May 17:00 PDT Will Phoenix team be back in the frame in Newport? Will Phoenix team be back in the frame in Newport? Ed Baird is calling the shots for the South African flagged TP52 crew After missing out on the first regatta of the 2024 52 SUPER SERIES season Hasso and Tina Plattner's Phoenix will be back in action at the upcoming XS 52 SUPER SEREIS Newport Trophy regatta in Newport RI. by 52 Super Series Posted 27 May 13:29 PDT Ultimate Layering with Aktiv Stretch Ultimate Layering with Aktiv Stretch Elevate your layering game with the the ultimate mid-layer companion Elevate your layering game with the Aktiv Stretch Jacket 2.0 : the ultimate mid-layer companion. by Henri-Lloyd Posted 27 May 09:00 PDT Atlantic Cup Leg 1 update Atlantic Cup Leg 1 update It's a battle to the Newport finish line! Wow, what a battle so far! The racing has been extremely close in the first two days of the Charleston-Newport leg of the Atlantic Cup. Until 9pm ET last night seven of the eight teams were within just a few miles of each other. by Atlantic Cup Posted 27 May 07:02 PDT The path to progress: Women in the lead The path to progress: Women in the lead Launch of Magenta x IMOCA Female Leadership Development Programme The Magenta Project, IMOCA, and 11th Hour Racing announce the launch of the Magenta x IMOCA Female Leadership Development Programme, a joint-initiative aimed at fostering female talent in elite ocean racing. by Ed Gorman / IMOCA Globe Series Posted 27 May 06:08 PDT Speed trials action-shots from the New York Vendee Speed trials action-shots from the New York Vendee Stunning photos of the IMOCAs by the top photographer Speed trials action-shots from the New York Vendee by George Bekris. by Vendee Globe Posted 27 May 00:02 PDT 69F Cup Grand Prix 2 at Torbole overall 69F Cup Grand Prix 2 at Torbole overall Groupe Atlantic clinches the title after 16 races At the end of three days of challenging races - 16 in total - the 69F Cup Grand Prix 2 Torbole went to a conclusion with the success of Clément Cron's Groupe Atlantic (FRA). by 69F Sailing Posted 26 May 17:15 PDT Clipper Race 11 review Clipper Race 11 review Tactical, testing, untamed first stage of Leg 7 Popular for so many reasons, but also often underestimated, Leg 7, one of the longest of the circumnavigation, is made up of two races. The first is down the West Coast of North America and the second back up its East Coast. by Clipper Round the World Race Posted 26 May 14:46 PDT WingFoil Racing World Cup Turkiye overall WingFoil Racing World Cup Turkiye overall Ghio and Suardiaz take the titles Nia Suardiaz and Mathis Ghio have taken the gold medals at the WingFoil Racing World Cup Turkiye after commanding performances in the medal series. by Andy Rice Posted 26 May 14:08 PDT