Australian News
Sailors mugged
The 2016 Rio Olympic Games is having a shocked before it’s even begun. Raw sewage, zika virus, dodging dead caracas and bodies on the race course… And now, held at
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International News
Photos: Comanche / Newport Bermuda Race
Comanche set a new Bermuda Race Record over the weekend with an elapsed time of 34h 52m 53s, breaking Rambler’s record by more than 4h 36s. Check out these awesome
International News
Photos: Baltic Offshore Week 2016
The winners of Baltic Offshore Week 2016 ORC A – NORMET – Aaro Cantell – HSK ORC B – KATARIINA II – Aivar Tuulberg – Pärnu YC Photos by Max Ranchi
International News
Photos: Maxi72 North American Championship
Belle Mente wins Inaugural Maxi72 North American Championship, Newport, RI, 2016. 1. Belle Mente 2. MOMO 3. Caol Ila 4. Proteus. Photos by Rod Harris.
New Zealand
Junior & Meech join the NZL Sailing Team for the 2016 Olympics!
Two sailors have been announced today to join the New Zealand Olympic Team to Rio 2016 with Josh Junior named in the Finn class and Sam Meech in the Laser
Australian News
She did it!
I remember the first time I met Ashley Stoddart. A young girl who loved being on the water and who used to race against my Dad in the Laser –
International News
Jargon Translated
It’s all very well saying ‘get an IRC rating’ but then you are faced with an application form full of acronyms and jargon! For those not familiar with IOR, IMS
International News
Les Voiles de Saint-Barth – The video
Epic levels of awesome! Best Of – Les Voiles de St Barth 2016[BEST OF 2016] The Best of Les Voiles de St. Barth 2016 summarized in a few magical minutes.
International News
49ers: Unsettled Conditions No Match for Champs
The 49erFX fleet raced first off the waters of Barcelona. As the sea breeze grew it was a much lighter start than day 1, with the teams crouching on the
International News
Sunsational Start to 2016 European Championship in Barcelona
The super competitive 49er fleets lined up and stretched their legs as racing got under way from the world class Barcelona International Sailing center. Just up the Mediterranean beaches from
New Zealand
NZL Sailing Team – First Olympic Spots Snapped Up
Peter Burling & Blair Tuke – 49er (Silver London 2012) Alex Maloney & Molly Meech – 49erFX Jo Aleh & Polly Powrie – 470W (Gold London 2012) Paul Snow-Hansen &
International News
Red Bull Foiling Generation in Auckland
Who’s getting excited?! The Red Bull Foiling Generation is coming to Auckland! 2-6 March 2016 – Westhaven Marina See what it’s like to fly on a foiling Phantom!http://www.redbull.com/en/stories/1331756441465/see-what-it’s-like-to-fly-on-a-foiling-phantom Posted by
New Zealand
Update from Team Jolly: Silver at 470 Worlds
Silver at the World Champs: Phew, Quite a Week… So, if you checked the results after the first day or two, it looked like we were in a little trouble, I think
Olympics
Human arm found in Olympic Sailing Waters
Well this is just horrific… I know the sailors don’t really want to focus on the yuck conditions they are going to be forced to sail in, but come on…
International News
470 World Champs Teaser
The 470 Olympic Sailing World Championships are coming. Sailors from around the world will be fighting it out for the 470 World Championship title in San Isidro, Argentina from 20-27 February. Here’s
International News
Fizzing in Fiji!
Auckland in winter is pretty miserable. Stuff all skiff sailing goes on because it’s too cold when you fall in the tide, and the fleet pretty much hibernates and wallows
Australian News
Farr 40 Worlds: Day 2 Results and Photos
The action continued today for the Farr 40 Worlds, but this time the fleet raced on Sydney Harbour 10-15 knots of wind. Andrea Francolini was in the air today, flying high
International News
North Sails: Official Supplier to the Volvo Ocean Race (again)
The Volvo Ocean Race announced today that North Sails is the exclusive sail supplier for the 2017-18 edition. One of the ocean’s toughest races, the VOR draws the world’s most
International News
Pete & Blair secure fourth consecutive world championship
Peter Burling and Blair Tuke have won their fourth consecutive Olympic 49er World Championship after successfully defending their crown in Clearwater, Florida, further extending their unprecedented string of regatta victories
International News
Will Peter Burling and Blair Tuke ever lose… like ever?
49er showdown in Clearwater for the 2016 World Championships Will Peter Burling and Blair Tuke ever lose… like ever? Will they run the table to the games, will they win
International News
The World Sailing Show – January 16
Welcome to the first programme in a brand new monthly view of the racing world. From non-stop around the world racers, to the intensity of Olympic campaigns, from seasoned professionals,
International News
Whitecaps Marine Review: The Zhik Seaboot
Our friends at Whitecaps Marine have reviewed the Zhik Seaboot! After reading this, you will definitely want to get your feet in a pair of these. This boot satisfies all our
International News
North Sails and Glenn Ashby join forces
North Sails and Glenn Ashby join forces to develop the Worlds fastest One Design multihull In an exciting development for the future of One Design multihull sails, Glenn Ashby, world