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America's Cup: New 'Patriot' has her first sail

A landmark day unfolded for NYYC American Magic on Tuesday morning, May 7th, as Boat 3, "Patriot", embarked on its inaugural sail.

Sailing News / Scuttlebutt Sailing News / 2 hours ago

Curmudgeon’s Observation

No car looks as good as the one leaving the parking space you need. Providing wisdom since 1997, the Curmudgeon’s Observation has been a hallmark of the Scuttlebutt Newsletter which delivers a digest of major sailing news, commentary, opinions, features and dock talk…with a North American focus.

Sailing News / Sail-World.com / 2 hours ago

America's Cup: American Magic splash and sail

American Magic rolled out their new AC75 at 5.45am on Tuesday, with the first set of slightly asymmetric race foils, rudder and rig all in place and revealing an interesting deck layout putting the helms and trimmers side by side and well forward.

Sailing News / Scuttlebutt Sailing News / 4 hours ago

American Magic splashes new AC75

As the USA challenger for the 37th America’s Cup, the New York Yacht Club American Magic team took their new AC75 for its first sail in Barcelona on May 7, 2024.

Sailing News / Scuttlebutt Sailing News / 5 hours ago

Can the British help the US Sailing Team?

John Bertrand, silver medalist for the USA in the Finn as the Los Angeles 1984 Olympics, has launched the newsletter Inside The Laylines which delves into the world of high-performance Olympic Programs and exploring best practices.

Sailing News / Scuttlebutt Sailing News / 5 hours ago

Seeking to complete a great adventure

by Marco Nannini, Global Solo Challenge Of the 20 entrants in the Global Solo Challenge 2023-2024, 16 crossed the start line with nine dropping out along the round the world route.

Sailing News / Scuttlebutt Sailing News / 6 hours ago

TP52 Class coming to America

The 52 SUPER SERIES annually attracts elite teams to race the latest TP52s, though you typically must travel to Europe for their events. But in 2024, the roadshow is coming to the USA for two events in Newport, RI.

Sailing News / Scuttlebutt Sailing News / 7 hours ago

Foiling Week returns to the USA

Foiling Week, held in Europe since 2014 on Italy’s Lake Garda, returns to the USA for a seven-day celebration of the future of watercraft mobility. With

Sailing News / Sail-World.com / 7 hours ago

49er & 49er FX Europeans & Nacra 17 Worlds Day 1

British teams took the lead on both sides of the qualifying draw at the 49er European Championship on day one of the competition.

Sailing News / Sail-World.com / 9 hours ago

Contessa 32 Class Association 2024 Season

As May dawns and the seemingly incessant rain finally starts giving way to some teasing rays of sunshine, Contessa 32's are now congregating again on racecourses, marinas and, inevitably, pontoon parties along the south coast and elsewhere.

Sailing News / Sail-World.com / 9 hours ago

Fishers Green ILCA Open

Fishers Green Sailing Club held their annual ILCA open meeting on 4th May which is part of the Sailingfast UKLA Thames Valley Series.

Sailing News / Sail-World.com / 10 hours ago

Bellino wins RORC Myth of Malham Race

The overall winner of RORC Myth of Malham Race, after IRC time correction, was Rob Craigie's Sun Fast 3600 Bellino, racing Two-Handed with RORC Commodore Deb Fish.

Sailing News / Sail-World.com / 10 hours ago

One more storm, two more oceans

Louis Robein is the last competitor in the Global Solo Challenge 2023-2024 who is still at sea, we have all followed his resilience and determination as he faced trials and tribulations in his epic voyage.

Sailing News / Scuttlebutt Sailing News / 11 hours ago

Every week is different in Seattle

At 50 years, the Duck Dodge in Seattle isn’t the oldest beercan series but it might be the most fun. And after their rainy winter, can you blame them, with each race having a fashion theme: • Onesie Night: Onesies, jumpsuits, pajamas… What do you sleep/work/play in?

Sailing News / Sail-World.com / 12 hours ago

RS Venture Inclusive Swiss Cup

The first International Invitational RS Venture Regatta in Switzerland has successfully concluded. The event, which took place from the Abériaux harbour in Prangins on the shore of Lake Geneva featured a fleet of 8 RS Venture Connect sailboats.

Sailing News / Sail-World.com / 12 hours ago

2024 YachtsandYachting.com Racing Series Round 3

Five Sunsail 41 yachts entered Round 3 of the YachtsandYachting.com Race Series organised by Prometheus Sailing over the weekend of May 4/5th in the Eastern Solent with seven races sailed, a mixture of windward/leeward and round the cans courses.

Sailing News / Sail-World.com / 12 hours ago

Mirror Northerns at Bass

Bassenthwaite Sailing Club welcomed visitors from as far as Reading for the 2024 Mirror Northern Area Championship, sponsored by Winder Boats.

Sailing News / Sail-World.com / 13 hours ago

Northampton Sailing Club Open Day

Northampton Sailing Club is holding an open day for anyone interested in water sports so they can find out what the club has to offer. The open day will take place from 11.00am - 4pm on Saturday 18th May 2024 at Pitsford Reservoir.

Sailing News / Sail-World.com / 13 hours ago

Early Bird Discount for Ramsgate Week closes soon

Advance notice that the Early Bird Discount for Ramsgate Week 2024 is due to close at the end of May. Widely known as the friendly regatta, the event takes place in August from 11-16th, making it a great event to bring your families along to enjoy.

Sailing News / Sail-World.com / 14 hours ago

Sailing Chandlery RS400 Southern Tour at Salcombe

12 RS400's enter 'The Bag' at Salcombe. Double Olympic Silver Medalist Ian Walker emerges victorious. Some probably never came out.

Sailing News / Sail-World.com / 15 hours ago

2024 Channel Island Dinghy Masters

Saturday saw the fleet leave St Peter Port Harbour under sunny skies and enjoy the gentle Southeasterly out to a race area that was sited between picturesque Herm and Guernsey's East Coast.

Sailing News / Sail-World.com / 16 hours ago

Richard Mille Cup returns

Richard Mille's spectacular photo gallery of its inaugural classic superyacht regatta last summer celebrates the return of the prestigious Cup event starting in Falmouth, Cornwall, on June 2 and ending in Le Havre, France, on June 15.

Sailing News / Sail-World.com / 16 hours ago

Phantoms at Stone

I've managed to drag myself out of the snug at my local, "The Muzzle & Leash" next to the adult shop opposite Walthamstow dogs after a bank holiday away with no boats, to report on the Phantom Super Series event at Stone.

Sailing News / Sail-World.com / 18 hours ago

Christchurch SC 150th Anniversary Challenge Trophy

This year Christchurch Sailing Club is celebrating its 150th year, many celebrations are planned throughout the year. Sunday however was all about who would win the Challenge Trophy.

Sailing News / Yachting World / 21 hours ago

Nikki Henderson’s advice on nurturing a high performing team

Want to build a high performing team? then it’s time to cast your ego aside and get real says record breaking skipper, Nikki Henderson The first thing I do when I meet a new crew is gather everyone together and get each member to introduce themselves.