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The view from an 18 Foot Skiff mainsheet block
After the 18 Foot Skiff racing in Auckland on Sunday, I jumped on board ASCC to get a better view of the action!
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“Passion is passion” – RORC Transatlantic Race Report after 15 days of racing
Race Update: Ten boats were still racing (as at 21 Jan 1800 UTC). Unfortunately, Andrew & Sam Hall’s Lombard 46 Pata Negra (GBR) has retired from the race with rudder damage – all crew on board are safe and well. While Warrior Won (USA) has been declared the Overall Winner under IRC, all of the boats still racing have a chance of making the overall podium and the IRC One class winner is very much
Australian News
Hear about how Live Sail Die started on the Bar Karate Podcast!
Live Sail Die was born on the 22nd of November, 2005 in the sailing office at Royal Queensland Yacht Squadron, and over 18 years later, we are still reporting on all things sailing, showcasing the best parts of our sport.
Australian News
John Bertrand anticipates thrilling 2024 Etchells World Championship in Fremantle
Australian sailing legend John Bertrand is expecting a close battle in this year’s Etchells World Championship, as some of the best sailors in the class head to Fremantle for the regatta in March.
International News
ARKEA ULTIM CHALLENGE: Question : How to sleep well on a solo, ULTIM race ?
“To last the distance, long term you have to eat well and sleep well,” reiterates ARKEA ULTIM CHALLENGE-Brest Charles Caudrelier
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20th RLIR was successfully concluded
The wind gods were very kind all week long so that 10 races could be held under ideal conditions. It was a very competitive regatta with 32 participating boats from 12 countries and 240 crew members.
Australian News
Australian 18ft Skiffs: Yandoo takes the Race 2 win
2018-19 Australian 18ft skiff champion James Dorron showed the skills that gave him the title when, as stand-in skipper for the injured John ‘Woody’ Winning, he led the Yandoo team of Fang Warren and Lewis Brake to an outstanding victory in Race 2 of the 2023-24 Australian 18ft skiff Championship on Sydney Harbour today.
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US yacht clubs return to host top women’s match racing events in 2024
St. Francis Yacht Club in San Francisco and Eastport Yacht Club in Annapolis have once again teamed up to host the top women’s match racing teams at back-to-back events as part of the 2024 Women’s World Match Racing Tour.
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Transatlantic Race: VIDEO – Warrior Won’s Atlantic Triumph in the RORC Transatlantic Race
PAC52 Warrior Won (USA) owned & skippered by Chris Sheehan was awarded the RORC Transatlantic Race Trophy, presented by former RORC Commodore and Admiral Andrew McIrvine at Camper & Nicholsons Port Louis Marina in Grenada.
International News
Youth & Men’s World Championships: Champions Crowned
Today marked the conclusion of the ILCA 6 2024 Youth and Men’s World Championships, organized by the Yacht Club Argentino and the International Laser Class Association, held in the city of Mar del Plata, Argentina.
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2024 NZ ILCA Nationals Day 1 – Napier Locals Excel
Napier turned on a lovely warm day with a light sea breeze for the opening day of the 2024 ILCA (Laser) NZ Nationals. A bit of high cloud made it very humid and prevented the sea breeze ever getting much over 8 knots for the first two scheduled races of the contest. Th breeze was quite patchy with a small chop, but it provided great conditions for close racing right through the 100 strong fleet.
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Youth & Men’s World Championships: Champagne sailing to start the finals series
On the fourth day of the ILCA 6 2024 Youth and Men’s World Championships, the first day of the final series took place. Today was an excellent day for racing: sun, significant waves, and a Northeast wind of about 18 knots. The two races for each fleet were sailed as scheduled.
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ARKEA ULTIM CHALLENGE: Sliding fast on a perfect front and contemplating the Big South
Charles Caudrelier (Maxi Edmond de Rothschild) has opened a 70 miles lead on second placed Tom Laperche (SVR Lazartigue) as the ARKÉA ULTIM CHALLENGE-Brest’s two pacemakers contemplate their rapid descent into the Southern Ocean, set to pass Tristan de Cunha tonight, making between 34 and 36 knots with some 1400 miles still to sail to pass the longitude of the solo ULTIM race round the world’s fir
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Transatlantic Race: Tradewinds kick in on day 11
Alexia Barrier’s MOD70 Limosa – The Famous Project (FRA) crossed the finish line of the RORC Transatlantic Race outside Camper & Nicholsons Port Louis Marina Grenada in an elapsed time of 7 Days 22 Hours 28 Mins and 06 Secs.
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Cascais Portuguese Champions Regatta
The Melges 15 had their debut in Cascais with the the Portuguese Champions Regatta, an invitational trophy organised by SailCascais and Clube Naval de Cascais, that gathered the Portuguese National Champions from different classes and some local legends.
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Triple Jack To Compete In Caribbean 600 After Hurricane Irma Destruction
Tortola, British Virgin Islands, January 17, 2023 – Triple Jack, the 44-year old Derek Kelsall designed one-off trimaran, will be making her ocean racing return in the Caribbean 600 on February 19 after a 39-year hiatus since the Ostar in 1984.
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Fantela brothers break their own 49er sailing record!
Picture this: two Croatian sailors, Sime and Mihovil Fantela, taking on a crazy challenge near their hometown. They faced a super strong wind called Bora and set a speed record of 24 knots on their boat. It’s like a wild adventure on the sea, battling crazy winds and making history in their sport. Dive into the exciting story of these brothers and watch the thrilling video!
New Zealand
Greta Pilkington on the hunt for a ticket to Paris 2024
Greta Pilkington from Auckland could redirect sailing history this year as she campaigns hard for a spot in the 2024 New Zealand Olympic Team in the ILCA 6 class
International News
Youth & Men’s World Championships: competition heats up
Today was the second day of racing at the ILCA 6 2024 Youth and Men’s Worlds Championships, held in Mar del Plata and organized by the Yacht Club Argentino and the International Laser Class Association.
Australian News
Australian 18ft Skiffs: NSW 18ft Skiff champion is out of action
Last Sunday’s Race 1 of the Australian 18ft skiff Championship resulted in a well-deserved win for the Andoo team of John Winning Jr, Seve Jarvin and Peter Harris, and the 2023 JJ Giltinan champions are favourites to add the national title to an already impressive record, but the big surprise to come from the race was the late withdrawal of NSW champion John ‘Woody’ Winning as skipper of Yandoo.
International News
Entry open for 2024 Finn Open Europeans in Cannes
The 2024 Finn Open Europeans (incorporating the U23 and Masters Europeans) will return to the Yacht Club de Cannes in October. Entry is now open and the Notice of Race is published.
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Youth & Men’s World Championships: Massive shifts means only one race was possible
Today was the second day of racing at the ILCA 6 2024 Youth and Men’s Worlds Championships, held in Mar del Plata and organized by the Yacht Club Argentino and the International Laser Class Association.
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ARKEA ULTIM CHALLENGE: Le Cléac’h stopped in Brasil for repairs
Le Cléac’h has stopped in Brasil for repairs, the leading duel rages on as they aim for a first low pressure ride
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Transatlantic Race: Limosa smiling in Grenada – IRC Fleet Hotting Up
Alexia Barrier’s MOD70 Limosa – The Famous Project (FRA) crossed the finish line of the RORC Transatlantic Race outside Camper & Nicholsons Port Louis Marina Grenada in an elapsed time of 7 Days 22 Hours 28 Mins and 06 Secs.