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America’s Cup: After the champagne

Barcelona, Spain (October 17, 2024) – While the publicized schedule for the 37th America’s Cup Match concludes on October 27, that’s only if the wind does not cooperate.

Sailing News / Scuttlebutt Sailing News / October 17

More than just the America’s Cup voice

by Craig Leweck, Scuttlebutt Sailing News I am worried. My fear is that one of the people I enjoy sailing with may be getting too popular. What changed?

Sailing News / Scuttlebutt Sailing News / October 17

Sailfaster with Tom McLaughlin

Pete Boland hosts Sailfaster, a podcast series where racing sailors discuss what it takes to sail faster and how races are won. In this episode Boland speaks with renowned industry professional and racing sailor Tom McLaughlin.

Sailing News / Scuttlebutt Sailing News / October 17

Focused on long-term development

America One Racing, as the largest private financial supporter of USA sailors who strive to win at the highest levels, provides an update on recent activities: America One Racing (A1R) held its second annual high-performance foiling camp on October 6-12 in Pensacola, Florida.

Sailing News / Sail-World.com / October 17

Make Crew Management Easier This Season

As the sailing season heats up, managing your crew effectively becomes paramount. Whether you're prepping for local regattas or planning an offshore campaign, having a streamlined system in place can make all the difference.

Sailing News / Sail-World.com / October 17

2024 Wingfoil Racing World Cup Italy Day 2

A super short track racecourse and the latest 6.5-meter double-profile wings couldn't save nearly half the women's and men's fleets on day two as some riders sank up to their knees waiting for a puff to get foiling in the six- to eight-knot winds.

Sailing News / Scuttlebutt Sailing News / October 17

Come for the racing, Stay for the party

A popular summer tourist destination, Block Island is about 9 miles south of mainland Rhode Island and 14 miles from the eastern extension of Long Island.

Sailing News / Scuttlebutt Sailing News / October 17

Top 80 for Yacht Racing Image 2024

After 130+ photographers representing 31 nations submitted their best photo for the 2024 Yacht Racing Image award competition, an international jury advanced 80 entries that are available for public vote until November 12.

Sailing News / Sail-World.com / October 17

The America's Cup Hall of Fame new inductees

Four new inductees joined the America's Cup Hall of Fame in a ceremony held at Barcelona's historic Museu Marítim during the 37th Match for the America's Cup.

Sailing News / Sail-World.com / October 17

Xtremity 420 Autumn Championship at Warsash

The waters off Warsash Sailing Club came alive as 24 teams showcased their talents during the highly anticipated Xtremity 420 Autumn Championship held on September 28th and 29th.

Sailing News / Sail-World.com / October 17

Exciting updates for UK Europe Class Association

The UK Europe Class Association has been working hard behind the scenes to enhance its online presence, providing valuable resources and information to Europe sailors past, present and future.

Sailing News / Sail-World.com / October 17

RS700 Rooster National Tour at Brightlingsea

It was back to the 2023 Nationals venue of Brightlingsea for the RS700s, next stop on the Rooster National Tour. The home fleet welcomed visitors to occasional blue skies and consistently brown waters.

Sailing News / Sail-World.com / October 17

Contender Final Fling at Rutland

With colder mornings, leaves covering the dinghy park, shorter days and an autumnal feel in the air, it can only mean one thing, it must be time for the Contenders annual trip to the waters of Rutland.

Sailing News / Sail-World.com / October 17

Tollgate Islands Race pre-start overview

Excitement builds for the Audi Centre Sydney Blue Water Pointscore as the fleet prepares for the third race in the series, the Tollgate Islands Race, starting this Friday 18 October at 1900hrs.

Sailing News / Sail-World.com / October 17

Congratulations Margherita Porro

A huge congratulations to Margherita Porro (Port Helm) on winning the Women's America's Cup Team Luna Rossa Prada Pirelli!

Sailing News / Sail-World.com / October 17

Elton Solo Open

The final open of the season was held at the weekend, with a few key people missing it was going to be an exciting event.

Sailing News / Sail-World.com / October 17

LOMO Blaze Inlands at Chase

The 2024 LOMO Blaze Inland Championships unfolded over the weekend of October 12th and 13th at The Chase Sailing Club, offering a blend of challenging weather and fierce competition.

Sailing News / Sail-World.com / October 17

Sydney Short Ocean Racing Championship entry open

Competitors can now sign up for the 2024 Nautilus Marine Insurance Sydney Short Ocean Racing Championship (SSORC), with entry open and the Notice of Race published on the official event website.

Sailing News / Sail-World.com / October 16

2024 Wingfoil Racing World Cup Italy Day 1

It was a dramatic first day of the Wingfoil Racing World Cup Italy with two gruelling long-distance races that had riders shaking their arms to send blood to cramping forearms.

Sailing News / Scuttlebutt Sailing News / October 16

What a difference a day makes

Barcelona, Spain (October 16, 2024) – Just when you thought the 37th America’s Cup was over, and defender Team New Zealand would parlay their 4-0 lead over their British challenger to certain victory, INEOS Britannia showed naysayers what a difference a day makes.

Sailing News / Sail-World.com / October 16

2024 FPT Naxos Day 1

Maaike Huvermann (Severne/Maui Ultra Fins) takes the win in the women's single elimination on Day 1, while the unseeded men battled it out for a spot in the main event.

Sailing News / Scuttlebutt Sailing News / October 16

Exploring the final days of America

Near daily on San Diego Bay, charter yacht America will ply the waters in which the America’s Cup was defended in 1988, 1992, and 1995. Of the yachts that sought this iconic trophy, little then and now resemble this near-perfect replica built in 1995 that reminds us of what transpired in 1851.

Sailing News / Scuttlebutt Sailing News / October 16

Out with bombers, In with Blokarts

The first-ever New England Blokart Championship transformed the decommissioned Loring Air Force Base into an ideal venue for land sailing in Limestone, Maine.

Sailing News / Yachting World / October 16

Ben Ainslie: “It’s now or never” Has momentum shifted for INEOS Britannia in the America’s Cup?

Ben Ainslie's team got two wins on the board in the America's Cup, but does Ainslie think his team have enough to mount a full on comeback? It looked, initially, as if the America’s Cup was going to be a short, sharp, and bloody execution for the British Challengers, who went 4-0 down in the first three days of racing.

Sailing News / Yachting World / October 16

D-Day for INEOS Britannia? Brits claim first win of the America’s Cup Match + what we learnt from Day 4

A high tension day for INEOS Britannia opens with a the first win of the America's Cup match for Ben Ainslie and the British Challenger It was high tension at the INEOS Britannia base ahead of today’s first race – the fifth race of the America’s Cup.