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On the seventh day of action at the Gran Canaria Gloria Windsurf World Cup 2024, spectators enjoyed the return of the Waves discipline, with the men’s and women’s double eliminations taking place. For the men, the finals of the U13 and U15 categories were contested, as well as further progress in the open category to determine the top positions. The women competed in the second round of eliminatio
When Louis Robein sailed into A Coruna, clean-shaven and relaxed, it was easy to mistake him for a sailor returning from a gentle Sunday sail. Wearing a t-shirt that read “Never underestimate an old man who likes sailing,” he was, in fact, completing his incredible circumnavigation of the globe. It took him 277 days and 5 hours since his departure on September 30th last year.
At the end of the second day of competition – 5 races contested – in front of the beaches of La Grande Motte, Magnus Overbeck (DEN), Pablo Aztiazaran Perez and Alberto Morales Hernandez (ESP) lead the ranking of the 2024 Waszp French Championship.
There’s now just one week to go before the champion of Season 4 is crowned on the iconic waters of San Francisco Bay.
Barcelona is set to be alive with the Louis Vuitton 37th America’s Cup, the Louis Vuitton Cup, the UniCredit Youth America’s Cup and the Puig Women’s America’s Cup all taking place from late August through to October 2024.
As the second day of 29er European Championships closes, it’s the French team of Nolann Huet Des Aunay and Titouan Gresset who remain on the top of the leaderboard overnight. Summing up their day after racing: “We like shifty wind, so even though the conditions aren’t the easiest we are happy with them. In our home city La Baule we have a pretty similar venue, so we came here well prepared”
The boat and the entire team were on the starting line… the wind was the only absentee. Then, the Tramontane joined, and we were a go! Our rocket touched water for the first time in months. Below is a summary of our first navigations after a long time spent stuck on land.
Calabria Straordinaria conditions are back! The day started grey and wet, but by midday the clouds had cleared and the normal Gizzeria wind had kicked in, allowing for 5 races to be sailed.
An impressive record turnout of 69 teams from 22 nations are making their final preparations for the Sunday 7 July start of the fourth edition of the AEGEAN 600. This annual race organized by the Hellenic Offshore Racing Club (HORC) with support from Olympic Marine will send this fleet of 64 monohulls and 5 multihulls on a scenic and challenging tour of the Aegean Sea.
A break in the weather allowed the Nordea Women’s Trophy at GKSS Match Cup Sweden to complete its quarter-final stage today with the top three teams joining Sweden’s Anna Östling (Team WINGS) in the semi-finals. The Open division teams were given a lay day and will resume racing tomorrow.
The second day of racing is in the books for the 2024 ILCA Under 21 World Championship in Viana do Castelo, running from July 1st to 8th. Today was another gorgeous day for sailing, conditions were warm and sunny with a good breeze good of about 13-15 kts.
The 7th edition of the ORC Sportboat European Championship commenced in Valencia under the auspices of the 25th edition of the Trofeo S.M. La Reina and the 36th edition of the Copa Almirante Marcial Sánchez-Barcáiztegui, organized by the Real Club Náutico de Valencia (RCNV).
The sixth day of competition at the Gran Canaria Gloria Windsurf World Cup 2024 thrilled spectators once again with the trendy discipline of Slalom X. It was an intense day with three rounds completed in both the men’s and women’s categories, marked by the absence of a clear leader, with six different winners in both categories.
Spanish sisters Paula and Isabel Laiseca lead among the girls, Poles Ewa Lewandowska and Krzysztof Królik top the mixed crews, and French sailors Nolann Huet Des Aunay and Titouan Gresset are ahead in the boys’ category after the first day of the 29er European Championships taking place in Gdynia.
Marstrand, Sweden (4 July, 2024) The third day of GKSS Match Cup Sweden in Marstrand saw the Open division finish the round-robin and advance to the quarter-finals with each of the three matches concluded in straight 2-0 wins. Sweden’s Anna Östling (Team WINGS) leads the round robin stage in the Nordea Women’s Trophy undefeated with seven straight wins.
The 2024 ILCA Under 21 World Championship kicked off in Viana do Castelo, running from July 1st to 8th. Today marks the first day of racing, and the sailing conditions continue to surpass expectations in what will become an exhilarating week for the sailors. We proudly report that the sailors represent 49 countries rather than just 41 to correct the information from yesterday’s press release.
This week, at one of Europe’s best sailing venues, there will be two important events in ORC racing. From June 28 to July 7, the Real Club Náutico de Valencia (RCNV) is hosting for offshore-capable boats the 25th edition of the Trofeo S.M.
Calabria Straordinaria took a break today, with rain squals, shifty light winds and big swell, making it impossible to put any of the organization’s vessels to the sea on the opening day of the Formula Kite Youth Worlds.
Sarah-Quita Offringa (Aruba) and Pierre Mortefon (France) lead the windsurfing discipline, which is making its world premiere in Gran Canaria
The Royal Lymington Yacht Club played host to the highly anticipated Hamble Yacht Services Cape 31 National Championship this weekend. The championship took place over three days, with the Cape 31 fleet racing across nine close races in the stunning waters of Christchurch Bay.
A vibrant parade featuring young sailors, coaches, judges, officials, and fans kicked off the 29er European Championships on Tuesday evening in Gdynia
Canarian Liam Dunkerbeck was the standout of the fourth day of the Gran Canaria Gloria Windsurf World Cup 2024, winning the U21 wave category and reinforcing his bid to defend his world title. Dunkerbeck triumphed over Greeks Lennart Neubauer and Gregory Stathopoulos, who finished second and third respectively, in optimal competition conditions.
The 2024 ILCA Under 21 World Championship kicked off in Viana do Castelo, running from July 1st to 8th. The official first day featured perfect sailing conditions, setting a promising tone for the rest of the championship.
Returning to New Zealand for the first time in 35 years, the Moth Worlds is scheduled for 30 December 2024 -9 January 2025 at Manly Sailing Club. The Moth Worlds attracts the best sailors in the world to compete as individuals on the 3.35m long hydrofoiling dinghy, which is raced at speeds above 30 knots.
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