A precious cargo of ten 52 SUPER SERIES representing seven different nations left Palma today (May, 05th 2024) heading across the Atlantic bound for the USA’s sailing epicentre, Newport, Rhode Island
Pensacola is set to make waves in the world of hydro foiling as it prepares to host the first Foiling Week Pensacola, a seven-day celebration of the future of watercraft mobility.
For the first time in its 118-year history, the Newport Bermuda Race proudly unveils a new starting location
From one edition to the next, the Vendée Globe is becoming increasingly international. While 2020 was a record year in this respect, 2024 is once again a record year with 16 international candidates
“When Lindsey competed in the Olympics, our entire country tuned in; and when she won the gold medal, we all celebrated,” said Ryan McKillen, U.S. SailGP Team co-owner and chairman.
The Cruising Club of America (CCA) installed new flag officers and governors at its annual meeting in March. John “Jay” Gowell, of Jamestown, R.I., took the helm as Commodore of the Club, succeeding Chris Otorowski, of Seattle.
“It’s an incredible feeling. It would be impossible without my team. We didn’t start the week the way we wanted to, but once we started sailing like we did last year, we were pretty confident it was going to be ours to win.”
Day 4 of the 59th Congressional Cup in Long Beach, CA concluded the quarter-final stage of the event, advancing the top four teams to the semi-finals led by defending Congressional Cup champion USA’s Chris Poole.
The Peters & May Round Antigua Race was blessed with gorgeous conditions. The stand-alone race prior to Antigua Sailing Week was held in a warm gradient wind of 10-14 knots, just south of east, with a smooth sea state.
“I definitely needed a little confidence boost following Trials and this is a really good kickoff for the next quad,” said Rose
To secure their spot at Paris 2024, any American must finish as a top three country in the ILCA 7, and as a top five country in the Men’s Formula Kite and Men’s iQFOiL to complete country qualification for their class.
Sunday morning, the 48 competitors in The Transat CIC (13 in Class40, 33 in IMOCA, 2 in Vintage) will leave Lorient heading for New York New York. They will write a new page in the prestigious history of this, the first and original race.
Closing out the opening round-robin stage of the 59th Congressional Cup today in Long Beach, the top four teams – Ian Williams/ GBR, Jeppe Borch/ DEN, Dave Hood/ USA and Gavin Brady/ USA, each advance to the Quarter-final stage of the event.
To secure their spot at Paris 2024, any American must finish as a top three country in the ILCA 7, and as a top five country in the Men’s Formula Kite and Men’s iQFOiL to complete country qualification for their class.
On Thursday, April 25th, B3 made its debut as it emerged from the NYYC American Magic base. Previously hidden, it had traveled 3,500 miles from its construction at the build facility in Portsmouth, Rhode Island, to its current home in Barcelona.
As all of the Transat CIC skippers convened this morning at Lorient’s La Base for the main briefing before Sunday’s start of the 3,500 miles solo race across the North Atlantic to New York, ideas about the weather which will prevail on start day are the main topic of discussion.
Long Beach turned it on for the opening day of the 59th Congressional Cup hosted by Long Beach Yacht Club. Denmark’s Jeppe Borch leads the 12-team international line-up after Day One with an impressive six wins
Antigua Sailing Week is back for the 55th edition with 13 racing classes filled to the brim with sailors from all over the world. Teams from over 20 different nations are set for the Caribbean’s famous regatta.
The start gun of the 15th edition of The Transat CIC, the legendary solo race across the North Atlantic from Lorient to New York, will sound on Sunday sending a fleet of 48 skippers
“Having known many of the U.S. SailGP Team athletes for years, I know firsthand the caliber of talent and personalities – and determination to succeed – we have on this team.”
The 15th edition of The Transat CIC, the famous solo race from France across the North Atlantic to New York which will start this Sunday from Lorient La Base
Team USA windsurfer Noah Lyons has put himself on course for a place at the Paris 2024 Olympic Games this summer after day two of the Last Chance Regatta.
The Transat CIC is set to bring solo ocean racing’s biggest, most modern IMOCA and Class40 fleet to the very heart of New York City.
Long Beach’s champagne conditions and superior racing by eight world class skippers over three days ended with Scotty Dickson claiming his 14th Ficker Cup over 24 years!
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