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International News
One week to the Volvo Hong Kong to Hainan Race 2024
After a hiatus of six years, the Hong Kong to Hainan Race returns. Eight boats will set sail from Hong Kong’s Victoria Harbour at 1120hrs on 14 November marking the 14th edition of the race.
Australian News
Australian Sailors set sail for LA 2028 at Nacra 17 European Championships
The Nacra 17 European Championships is set to commence in Palermo, Sicily, marking the first major international regatta for Australian sailors in the new Olympiad on the road to the LA 2028 Olympics.
International News
Double Championship Win in Bermuda for Pauline Courtois and Normandy Elite team
France’s Pauline Courtois and her Match in Pink by Normandy Elite team of Maelenn Lemaitre, Louise Acker, Théa Khelif and Clara Bayol clinched victory at the 2024 Aspen Bermuda Women’s Match Racing Regatta on Sunday.
International News
Dutch golden great Marit Bouwmeester and Spain’s victorious Olympic and SailGP duo of Botin and Trittel named 2024 Rolex Sailors of the Year
After a stunning year on the water, sailing’s highest achievers were honoured at the World Sailing Awards ceremony at Singapore’s historic CHIJMES Hall.
International News
55th ORC Congress concludes in Singapore
2024 is another successful year with >14K certificates issued worldwide
International News
Berntsson Victorious at Bermuda Gold Cup
Sweden’s Johnie Berntsson and his Berntsson Sailing Team of Herman Andersson, Oscar Angervall and Björn Lundgren have won their fourth Bermuda Gold Cup, successfully defending their 2023 title by narrowly defeating Switzerland’s Eric Monnin/ Capvis Swiss Match Racing Team 2-1 in the final match held in light and shifting winds on Hamilton Harbour late yesterday.
Australian News
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International News
Match Racing Veterans to meet again in finals of Bermuda Gold Cup
Match racingveterans Eric Monnin from Switzerland (Capvis Swiss Match Racing Team) andSweden’s Johnie Berntsson (Berntsson Sailing Team) will meet again in tomorrow’s final at the 72nd Bermuda Gold Cup after winning their respective semi-final matches on Hamilton Harbour yesterday against USA’s Chris Poole and New Zealand’s Nick Egnot-Johnson.
Australian News
2024 IOM World Championships – Wrap Up
Well, the 2024 IOM World Championships have been sailed and won. However, it’s becoming evident that the real winners were those who managed to tune in to the incredibly professional Live Streaming of every race on YouTube.
International News
Kristine Mauritzen leads final four at Aspen Bermuda Women’s Match Racing Regatta
Denmark’s Kristine Mauritzen and her Team Seagulls upset the form book yesterday on Day 3 of the Aspen Bermuda Women’s Match Racing Regatta, defeating regatta leader Julia Aartsen (NED) 3-2 in the best-of-five quarter-final stage and advancing the team to the semi-finals.
International News
Final Four Skippers advance to Semi-Final at Bermuda Gold Cup
The final four skippers advancing to the semi-final were decided today on Day 3 of the Bermuda Gold Cup in Hamilton Harbour.
International News
Aartsen and Courtois lead debut Bermuda Women’s Match Race into Quarter Finals
The Netherlands’ Julia Aartsen and France’s Pauline Courtois completed the round robin stage of the inaugural Aspen Bermuda Women’s Match Racing Regatta yesterday in a joint lead, each with six wins and one loss
International News
Defending Bermuda Gold Cup Champion leads race to Quarter Finals
Sweden’s Johnie Berntsson, 2023 defending champion of the Bermuda Gold Cup and three-time winner of the event, completed the round robin stage of this year’s Bermuda Gold Cup event with six wins out of seven races, leading the line-up of international entries into today’s Quarter-finals stage.
International News
Thrilling Start to 72nd Bermuda Gold Cup
The 2024 Bermuda Gold Cup kicked off today in exhilarating 18-22 knot conditions in Hamilton Harbour, providing the ideal stage for the world’s top match racing teams to master the challenging International One Design (IOD) racing boats on the penultimate stage of the 2024 World Match Racing Tour.
International News
SALT OF THE EARTH: Ann Byford
As Ann Byford passes on her rich knowledge to a new generation of sailors in a small seaside settlement south of Auckland, they’re unlikely to know her intriguing backstory.
Rolex Middle Sea Race
45th Edition of Rolex Middle Sea Race Closes with a Roar
Just as the crews and their families think they have seen all Malta and the Rolex Middle Sea Race has to offer, one final surprise awaits. The prize giving is no ordinary affair.
International News
The Ocean Race 2027 will finish on the Red Sea
For the first time in its history, The Ocean Race sailors will experience racing on the spectacular waters of the Red Sea
Rolex Middle Sea Race
Maltese Shine in the 2024 Rolex Middle Sea Race
Following the announcement yesterday of the overall winner of the 45th Rolex Middle Sea Race, attention has turned to the remaining boats at sea, class winners and other podium places.
International News
Ibiraquera winners crowned after day of drama
The closing day of the Copa Kitley GWA Wingfoil World Cup Ibiraquera in southern Brazil was one of drama and upset with France’s Malo Guénolé taking his second event win of the season, while Spain’s Nia Suardiaz got her first victory.
International News
SailGP confirms 11-team lineup, with one month to Dubai season opener
Final team sales set to unlock a range of shock athlete transfers and exciting appointments. Both New Zealand and France will race in the 2025 Season alongside two new national teams, as SailGP confirms a new points sytem and expanded prize money.
Rolex Middle Sea Race
Red Bandit Steals Home to win 2024 Rolex Middle Sea Race
At 17:00 CEST on Wednesday, 23 October, the winner of the 45th edition of the Rolex Middle Sea Race was announced as the German TP52 Red Bandit, skippered by Carl-Peter Forster.
International News
PredictWind Announces IMOCA Partnership for Vendèe Globe 2024
Global leader in marine weather forecasting, PredictWind, has announced its official partnership with IMOCA – one of the fastest and most exciting offshore yacht racing classes – to become the exclusive Weather Data Supplier for the Vendée Globe 2024.
International News
Bermuda tourism authority extends partnership of World Class Match Racing Events
This year celebrates the 72nd edition of the Bermuda Gold Cup, a founding event of the World Match Racing Tour, the world’s longest running professional sailing series since 2000.