Olympics
Innovative scanning technology set to enhance “level playing field”
The introduction of 3D scanning technology by World Sailing has been hailed as crucial to ensuring races are “decided on the water rather than the boat park”.
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Olympics
Olympic Test Event: Mazella continues impressive start on home waters
Axel Mazella continued his fine start to the Paris 2024 Test Event on home water while Jordi Xammar Hernandez and Nora Brugman Cabot overcame testing circumstances in the Mixed 470 on day two in Marseille.
New Zealand
Olympic Test Event: Kiwis climb leaderboard as regatta hots up
Sailing conditions improved for day two of the Olympic test event in Marseille and with it, the New Zealand team’s fortunes.
Olympics
Bouwmeester shines on opening day of Olympic Test Event
“It was a challenging day for everyone, so I am happy with a solid day,” Bouwmeester said.
Australian News
Olympic Test Event: Aussies begin the assault at Olympic Test Event
A gentle yet challenging Sou’east breeze greeted the first of the Australian athletes taking to the Marseille racecourse at the Paris 2024 Olympic Test Event.
New Zealand
Olympic Test Event: Kiwis battle light breeze, nerves on first day
New Zealand’s sailors battled changeable conditions and pre-regatta jitters on a curtailed first day of the Olympic test event in Marseille.
North America
US Sailing announces athlete line up for Olympic Test Event in Marseille, France
Representing the United States from East to West Coast, 14 athletes across ten Olympic sailing disciplines will begin competition in the Paris 2024 Test Event on Sunday, July 9 in Marseille, France.
New Zealand
Kiwis geared for Olympic Test Event
For a dozen of New Zealand’s leading sailors, the Olympic test event in Marseille will be as much a reconnaissance mission as it is a chance to battle the best in the world.
International News
Want to work on Steinlager 2 and Lion New Zealand?!
Heck yeah!!! Check out this awesome opportunity to work on two of New Zealand’s most iconic racing yachts, Steinlager 2 and Lion New Zealand thanks to the NZ Sailing Trust.
Australian News
Up for the Test: Aussies ready to attack Olympic Test Event
When it comes to the Olympics, Australian sailors have always punched above their weight. Starting with the first medal at Melbourne 1956, the inaugural Gold in Tokyo the decade after, then of course the glut of medals over the past four Games.
International News
The new Swan 108 hits the Finnish waters
The new Swan 108 has been recently hitting the waters of the Gulf of Ostrobothnia in Finland.
International News
World Champion Pauline Courtois and Lea Richter Vogelius in front after day one
Middelfart, Denmark: First day of racing at the 2023 Women’s Match Racing World Championship – powered by Bunker One – got off to a flying start in a solid breeze.
International News
Henry Wetherell wins ultra-competitive OK Dinghy Worlds after epic final day in Lyme Regis
Britain’s Henry Wetherell has won the 2023 Ovington Boats and Pro-Set Resins OK Dinghy World Championship in Lyme Regis after the final two races on Friday.
International News
Nick Craig regains lead after single race on penultimate day at OK Dinghy Worlds
After three days of great conditions, Lyme Regis threw a curve ball on Day 4 of the 2023 Ovington Boats and Pro-Set Resins OK Dinghy World Championship.
International News
Niklas Edler leads gold fleet into final series at OK Dinghy Worlds in Lyme Regis
After the third day of racing at the 2023 Ovington Boats and Pro-Set Resins OK Dinghy World Championship in Lyme Regis, Sweden’s Niklas Edler has taken a one point lead from Britain’s Nick Craig and Denmark’s Jens Eckardt. Race wins went to Eckardt, Andre Budzien, from Germany, and Charlie Cumbley and Andrew Mills from Britain.
International News
Nick Craig leads OK Dinghy Worlds after four races
Five-time OK Dinghy world champion, Nick Craig has taken the early lead at the 2023 Ovington Boats and Pro-Set Resins OK Dinghy World Championship in Lyme Regis after four races have now been completed.
International News
OK Dinghy Worlds starts with four winners from four challenging heats
The Ovington Boats and Pro-Set Resins 2023 OK Dinghy World Championship began Monday with two races in quite challenging wind conditions in Lyme Regis. Nick Craig, Niklas Edler, Bo Petersen and Jens Eckardt all won group races in winds that varied from 5-12 knots and shifted all over the compass.
International News
International Optimist Dinghy Association – Class Manager Position Open
Love the Optimist Class? Check out this awesome opportunity to become the Class Manager!
International News
28 circumnavigators in the frame for induction to the 2023 Cape Horn Hall of Fame
True to its tradition of hosting world-famous sailors, the town of Les Sables d’Olonne, the global capital of single-handed ocean racing, is now home to the International Association of Cape Horners Cape Horn Hall of Fame.
Australian News
Darmanin and Bundock selected for Olympic Test Event
Australia has announced its final selection for the Paris 2024 Olympic Test Event, with Lisa Darmanin and Darren Bundock set to represent the country in the Nacra 17 class.
International News
Spectacular practice race as OK Dinghy World Championship opens in sunny Lyme Regis
The Ovington Boats and Pro-Set Resins 2023 OK Dinghy World Championship was opened Sunday in Lyme Regis, UK, with 143 boats from 13 countries ready to start racing on Monday. On Sunday the practice race was held in spectacular conditions on Lyme Bay with 15-18 knots and wall to wall sunshine. In the evening the opening ceremony was held at the club.
International News
Kirsten takes the crown! HUGE Les Sables D’Olonne celebration. GGR 2022 Done!
In the history of sailing one event changed everything. The Golden Globe Race sits high in the mind of all sailors and one man, Sir Robin Knox Johnston, winner of the first edition in 1968 has inspired tens of millions ever since. He was the first ever to complete a solo, non stop, unassisted circumnavigation in the first ever around the world yacht race.
International News
Huge fleet primed for one of the biggest OK Dinghy World Championships of all time
In the coming week, many of the world’s best dinghy sailors will be taking part in the Ovington Boats and PRO-SET-Resins OK Dinghy World Championship, in Lyme Regis, Dorset, in Britain.
International News
Game over for 2023 Moth Worlds
The 2023 Moth Worlds was missing one key ingredient… Wind…