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A Brazilian sailor with a very famous name in Olympic history is in contention to earn a place for his country at the Paris 2024 Games after day three of competition at the Last Chance Regatta in Hyères, France.
Say the name ‘Dr Dave’ and multitudes of sailors around the globe immediately know who you’re talking about.
Harri Wren, Doyle Sails’ Sustainability Manager, spearheaded this partnership, leading to the successful removal of four tonnes of ocean waste in our first project alone. To put this achievement in perspective, that’s equivalent to eliminating around 400,000 coffee cups from our waterways.
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 Royal Ocean Racing Club (RORC) has published the 2025 Admiral’s Cup Notice of Race, setting out the conditions under which the prestigious regatta will be run. Expressions of interest have been received from 14 different countries, with multiple teams from several nations.
Hailed by all as the next generation in global one design sailing, the Cape 31 is now coming to New Zealand shores. The Cape 31, now with more than seventy yachts racing worldwide, is the fastest growing fleet in the world and presents a compelling opportunity to revamp New Zealand sailing as we know it.
Maiden Triumphant Taking IRC Gold in McIntyre Ocean Globe Race!
The first day of the final qualifying event for the Paris 2024 Olympics saw Switzerland’s Elena Lengwiler claim three first places at the Last Chance Regatta to live up to her billing as an also-ran turned medal contender in the Formula Kite event.
The French Olympic Week commenced today in Hyeres, France where 20 Australian entries are set to battle it out over the coming week. As the first fleets took to the water, Australian sailors revelled in the light seabreeze.
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.
The shutters opened at the INEOS Britannia base just after 5am on Saturday, and out into the moonlight under floodlight came the boat that all British fans hope will have the best chance of winning the Louis Vuitton 37th America’s Cup in 173 years
On the shores of the Mediterranean Sea not far from the Olympic waters of Marseille, the Australian Olympic Team announced five sailors for the upcoming Olympic Games
One regatta remains to secure the final USA qualification spots for the Paris 2024 Olympics
Yesterday in Genoa, the night of the Foiling Awards to the best foiling athletes, project and products of the last 12 Months.
In a landmark move to safeguard the ecological integrity of the Mediterranean Sea, philanthropic organisations aim to contribute to the ambitious goal of protecting 30% of the Mediterranean by 2030, with 10% designated as strict protected areas.
A day of professional debate on the most topical foiling issues, in 11 panels led by 25 experts and coordinated by the The Foiling Organization board.
It’s official: Scott Shawyer, the Canadian skipper of the IMOCA Be Water Positive, will be competing in the prestigious single-handed transatlantic race, the New York Vendée, which starts on 29 May 2024.
’Taihoro’ symbolises the boat’s evolutionary journey. It represents a transcendence of traditional boundaries, creating a connection between the sea and sky. This vessel is more than a mere craft; it harnesses the power of nature, seamlessly transitioning between realms.
The 2024 World Match Racing Tour kicks off this week in Long Beach, California with 17 teams and over 100 of the world’s top match racing sailors competing across back-to-back events The Ficker Cup Regatta (18-21 April) followed by the 59th edition of The Congressional Cup.
After several months of exchanges and a recent week on site, the GLOBE40 is thrilled to add a stopover in VALPARAISO in Chile to its provisional schedule.
Today was the official launch at the team’s beautiful base in the heart of the Port Vell with Chiara Bertarelli, daughter of Ernesto, cracking the bottle on the foredeck.
David Linger is less than 600 miles away from A Coruna, the weather forecast shows he will be facing headwinds all the way to the finish.
The Melges 15 Class experienced an unprecedented season, marked by a remarkable turnout of 136 teams participating in the 2024 Winter Series. Luke Arnone and Cameron Giblin from Mantoloking Yacht Club were awarded the Midwinter Championship title and Overall Series win.
True to an initiative launched last year by team owner and 52 SUPER SERIES champion Doug De Vos that aims to provide younger sailors with experience and learning at the highest level of grand prix racing.
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