The 2023 Weta North American Championship, held in conjunction with the Columbia Sailing Club’s Fall Invitational from October 19-22, took place on Lake Murray in South Carolina…
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Storms clear for Transat Jacques Vabre
Saturday
Nov 04
2023
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Nov 04
2023
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It has been all about caution for the 2023 Transat Jacques Vabre as storms disrupt the course for the doublehanded teams. With a planned start on October 29 for the biannual race from Le Havre in northern France to Martinique in the French Caribbean, only Class Ultim were deemed fast enough to outrun the destructive conditions.
While the Ocean Fifty multihulls and Class 40 fleet started on schedule, they have been on hold in Lorient where they were stopped to avoid the storm force winds and big seas. They will resume their race on November 6.
As for the record fleet of 40 IMOCAs, they remained docked in Le Havre but the passage of storms Ciaran and Domingos now offers a suitable weather window to start on November 7.
“The sea will have calmed significantly in the Bay of Biscay as in the English Channel,” explains Christian Dumard, the race meteorologist. “The general westerly flow continues from the Atlantic but the starts should be completed in manageable conditions. A new front does look set to come in and hit the Atlantic coasts from Wednesday (Nov. 8) but we are seeing winds of 30-35 knots which is much less violent than these recent storms.”
Details: www.transatjacquesvabre.org/en
Solo skippers descend the Atlantic
Thursday
Nov 02
2023
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Nov 02
2023
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With 14 of the 18 skippers having started the 2023-24 Global Solo Challenge following their pursuit time slot, first starter Dafydd Hughes (GBR) on his S&S 34 Bendigedig continues to lead the field as he begins his crossing of the Indian Ocean. North American entrants descending the Atlantic Ocean are William MacBrien’s Class40 Phoenix (7th), Ronnie Simpson’s Open 50 Shipyard Brewing (8th), Cole Brauer’s Class40 First Light (9th), and David Linger’s Class40 Koloa Maoli (12th).
Here are the remaining starters:
Race details – Entry list – Start times – Tracking
The inaugural Global Solo Challenge 2023-24 seeks to be a budget-friendly solo, non-stop race around the world. Using a pursuit format for the 2023-24 race, entrants from 34 to 70 feet will depart between August 26 to January 6 from A Coruña, Spain, with the first boat to return deemed the winner.
Transat Jacques Vabre: Nov 2 – Past Porto Santo
Thursday
Nov 02
2023
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Nov 02
2023
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The fleet of Ultim maxi trimarans has passed the first turning point in the 2023 TransAt Jacques Vabre – albeit at just above walking pace…
Connecting next generation to Star Class
Thursday
Nov 02
2023
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Nov 02
2023
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At the 1945 Star World Championship, 17-year-old Malin Burnham won the title alongside his 15-year-old crew Lowell North. A lot has changed since then, as teenagers today are more likely to be racing age-based dinghies, which has disconnected them from established one design classes.
Eager to build a bridge for the next generation, Bacardi, in collaboration with the Star Class, is administering the Bacardi Cup U30 Program for 2024.
The primary goal of the program is to offer promising young sailors the opportunity to chase their racing dreams at the prestigious Bacardi Cup in Miami, USA. The program extends complimentary entry to the regatta and financial support to cover sailors’ expenses associated with participation, for up to ten teams from around the world.
“The passion for sailing the Star transcends generations, attracting the finest sailors,” notes Star Class President Paul Cayard. “The emerging talent is inspiring. We have a robust U30 fleet supported by our U30 Development Committee, who, alongside our long-standing sailors, generously provide resources and expertise. We extend our heartfelt gratitude to Bacardi for their unwavering commitment to ensuring the timeless allure of the Star Class remains accessible to all.”
The 2024 Bacardi Cup will take place from March 4-9 in Miami, FL. With a six-race series, the 97th edition anticipates a blend of sailing legends, World Champions, Olympians, and professional sailors who compete alongside class enthusiasts.
Bacardi and the Star Class will be reaching out to U30 sailors with further details. In the meantime, sailors who are interested in the Bacardi Cup U30 Program may contact info@bacardiinvitational.com.
As a continuation of Bacardi’s commitment, the 97th Bacardi Cup U30 Champions will not only enjoy their victory but also secure financial support from Bacardi to compete at the 2024 Star Class World Championship taking place from September 8-13 in San Diego, CA.
Ugly Americans go boating
Thursday
Nov 02
2023
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Nov 02
2023
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А trіо оf Аmеrісаnѕ fасіng dероrtаtіоn frоm Веlіzе аftеr а mіnоr ѕhорlіftіng саѕе bесаmе аn Іmmіgrаtіоn оffеnѕе аnd lеd аuthоrіtіеѕ tо а mајоr bоаt thеft іn thе U.Ѕ. аnd thе Ваhаmаѕ.
Еlеха Тауlоr Сhіѕm, 26, а bаrtеndеr оf Аuѕtіn, Техаѕ; Каrіm Оѕmаn, 29, а bаr оwnеr; аnd 45-уеаr-оld аttоrnеу Dаvіd Вlаkе Реndеrgrаѕt wеrе successful in getting the shoplifting сhаrgе drорреd, but things got sticky when hаndеd оvеr tо thе Іmmіgrаtіоn Dераrtmеnt tо іnvеѕtіgаtе thеіr lеgаl ѕtаtuѕ іn Веlіzе.
Furthеr сhесkѕ bу аuthоrіtіеѕ іntо thе trіо rеvеаlеd thаt Реndеrgrаѕt іѕ wаntеd іn thе Unіtеd Ѕtаtеѕ іn соnnесtіоn wіth thе thеft оf а $1.5 mіllіоn саtаmаrаn аllеgеdlу ѕtоlеn frоm Ріеr 66, Fоrt Lаudеrdаlе, Flоrіdа, whісh wаѕ lаѕt ѕееn іn thе Ваhаmаѕ. – Full report
Bidding open for World Sailing Champs
Wednesday
Nov 01
2023
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Nov 01
2023
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World Sailing is inviting bids to host the next World Sailing Championships, an event that occurs every four years and brings together all Classes that will compete in the Los Angeles 2028 Olympic Games.
The first World Sailing Championships were first held in Cadiz in 2003 and have been staged in every Olympic cycle since. Aside from awarding Class World Titles, it is also the main qualifying event for the Olympic Games.
The 2023 edition in The Netherlands attracted over 1100 athletes from 80 countries and was allegedly watched by a global broadcast audience of millions. This year’s event was also the first edition to include Para events.
The seventh World Sailing Championships – to be held between the Paris 2024 and Los Angeles 2028 Olympic Games – will now bring a new opportunity for potential event hosts to bid for a split event.
Due to the logistical challenges for the Host along with its financial and organizational requirements to stage the World Sailing Championships, World Sailing has agreed that potential hosts can bid for one of two sessions of the event…
Dolan halts Round Ireland record challenge
Wednesday
Nov 01
2023
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Nov 01
2023
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Because of a rapidly worsening forecast, Irish sailor Tom Dolan has had to stop his solo Round Ireland sailing record attempt in Dingle, despite being more than 80 miles – or about 10 hours – ahead of the existing record pace…
Recovery plan to rebuild Acapulco
Wednesday
Nov 01
2023
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Nov 01
2023
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Mexico’s government unveiled a $3.4 billion recovery plan for the battered coastal resort city of Acapulco following the Category 5 Hurricane Otis which slammed into the coastal community, causing mass destruction with more than 100 people dead or missing. Video from Acapulco Bay and Acapulco Yacht Club show the boats and structures that did not withstand the force of the winds that reached 165 miles per hour…
Transat Jacques Vabre: Nov 1 – Slow progress
Wednesday
Nov 01
2023
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Nov 01
2023
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On the morning of November 1, the five giant Ultims were still racing and had closed in on Madeira. Francois Gabart and Tom Laperche co-skippers of SVR Lazartigue still led the race but only a margin of less than 1nm…
Transat Jacques Vabre Normandie Le Havre update
Tuesday
Oct 31
2023
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Oct 31
2023
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On the 16th Transat Jacques Vabre Normandie Le Havre as the final Class40 skippers are reaching Lorient, the ULTIMs are continuing to make rapid headway south and this morning were at the latitude of Lisbon…
Does bottom paint even make sense?
Monday
Oct 30
2023
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Oct 30
2023
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So the divers have pretty much put an end to my bottom paint. When I last hauled 1.5 years ago I had 5-gal applied to my 41′ boat. There was plenty of that paint still on the hull 5 months ago.So since the divers didn’t say anything I didn’t plan for needing a haul/painting and now an on the wait list in case someone cancels the next 2 months before scheduled to leave here.
In the meantime I started adding up the cost of getting the bottom job done verse just cleaning. It works out that…
Youth Foiling Gold Cup in Barcelona
Monday
Oct 30
2023
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Oct 30
2023
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The third act of the 69F Sailing Youth Foiling Gold Cup season was seized by the Antiguan team, Rum Runners, led by skipper Rocco Falcone…
Alongside on an incredible journey
Monday
Oct 30
2023
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Oct 30
2023
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When the Olympic Sailing Program re-imagined the Two Person Dinghy event, and the men’s and women’s events were merged into one mixed event, this completely shuffled the deck for all the existing teams. The 470 has been the boat for this event since 1976, and has proven well suited for the this new era as both men and women are skippering and crewing.
The top USA team with a female helm is Louisa Nordstrom and Trevor Bornarth (aka NB470), and as both a new team and new to the boat, they have been scratching and clawing their way to the top of the fleet. While the top USA team is arguably 4-time Olympian Stu McNay and 2020 Olympian Lara Dallman-Weiss, the combined talents of Nordstom and Bornarth like their chances to win the USA trials. Here is their latest update:
NB470 Racing checking in again from our training overseas! We are now 70 days out from the US Olympic Trials taking place in Miami on January 6-13, 2024. All gas no breaks as we accelerate towards this exciting culminating event. The athlete selection procedures outline our qualification system for the Paris 2024 Olympics, and for the mixed 470 class, our qualifying event will be this one week event, winner takes all!
Details: https://www.paris2024.org/en/the-olympic-games-paris-2024/
2023 Lipton Cup at San Diego Yacht Club overall
Monday
Oct 30
2023
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Oct 30
2023
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San Diego Yacht Club has won the 108th Sir Thomas Lipton Challenge Cup! The defending champs were determined to hold tight to the cup and they did just that in final moments of the regatta…
The chase has begun in the Global Solo Challenge
Monday
Oct 30
2023
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Oct 30
2023
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At noon on Sunday, October 29th, the creator and organizer of the Global Solo Challenge, Marco Nannini announced on the skippers’ chat: “Ladies and gentlemen, the show is on!” wishing good winds to the seven sailors who just departed from A Coruña…
America’s Cup Champion signs off Barcelona
Monday
Oct 30
2023
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Oct 30
2023
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Emirates Team New Zealand’s intense four month sailing block in Barcelona has wound up with the America’s Cup winning boat Te Rehutai signing off its scheduled sailing and testing program for the 37th America’s Cup…
18ft Skiff 2023-24 Spring Championship Race 4
Sunday
Oct 29
2023
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Oct 29
2023
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The current world 18 footer champion Andoo team of John Winning Jr, Seve Jarvin and Sam Newton demonstrated their skill and experience to win Race 4 of the Australian 18 Footers League’s 2023-24 Spring Championship in a close and exciting finish…
Transat Jacques Vabre Normandie Le Havre start
Sunday
Oct 29
2023
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Oct 29
2023
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Strong, gusty winds and choppy seas made for a spectacular start to the 16th edition of the Transat Jacques Vabre Normandie Le Havre for three of the four race fleets today…
World’s most water-repellent surface
Sunday
Oct 29
2023
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Oct 29
2023
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Foils lift the hull from the water to reduce displacement, but what if water does not stick to the hull when it is in the water? Scientists in Finland may have broken the code:
Scientists have developed what they call the most water-repellent surface ever. By giving it a liquid-like coating that defies usual designs, water will roll off the surface at angles 500 times shallower than other superhydrophobic materials.
The ability to repel water is important for many materials, particularly in the automotive, marine, and aerospace industries. Many superhydrophobic surfaces work by trapping a layer of air or liquid, which causes any water that lands on it to ball up into droplets and roll off more easily.
But an emerging technology creates what are called liquid-like surfaces (LLS), which have layers of highly mobile molecules that act like liquids but are tethered to substrates so they don’t escape. The end result is like a lubricated surface that water slides right off. – Full report
Cup Spy Oct 27: Swiss reach one hundred
Saturday
Oct 28
2023
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Oct 28
2023
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The Swiss were the only team to sail – and in their AC75. They completed a foreshortened 3.5 hour session. It was their 100th sail in what that call Boat 1
Second stage for Mini Transat 2023
Saturday
Oct 28
2023
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Oct 28
2023
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(October 28, 2023) – The 87 remaining competitors in the 24th edition of La Boulangère Mini Transat will set off today on the second leg of the race. They will depart from Santa Cruz de La Palma to reach Saint-François, Guadeloupe, covering a total of 2,700 nautical miles.
Everyone is preparing for the actual Atlantic crossing, with the only instructions being to leave the island of El Hierro and a waypoint located at 25° North and 27° West to starboard in order to avoid taking a route too far north. This route still carries a high risk of the formation of small tropical depressions.
The overall plan? The first miles are expected to be tricky due to light and unstable winds, as well as the wind shadow of the Canary Islands. The strategic aspect is wide open. In this context, some twists and turns are certainly not out of the question, but all solo sailors are well-prepared for the big leap!
If the first leg from Les Sables d’Olonne to Santa Cruz de La Palma (1,350 miles) gave them a taste of the challenge, the second leg from the Canary Islands to Saint-François (2,700 miles) will truly immerse them in the vast open sea. Once they leave the Spanish archipelago behind, the next coastline they will see will be Guadeloupe…
Will USA risk competing in Saudi Arabia?
Friday
Oct 27
2023
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Oct 27
2023
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After America’s Cup Challenger American Magic (USA) won the first of the three preliminary regattas, the question remained whether they would compete in the second event. The team unsuccessfully sought relief from participation due to safety concerns in Saudi Arabia, and it was unclear what penalty they could incur as attendance was required.
While the USA team has not declared its intent, the Arab News publication reports that all six teams taking part in the 37th America’s Cup will be at the second preliminary regatta on the Red Sea in Jeddah.
With the event dates of November 30-December 3 (AC40), the six teams are from New Zealand, UK, Switzerland, France, Italy, and USA which will be racing their AC40s out of Jeddah Yacht Marina and just a few hundred meters away from the racetrack that hosts the Saudi Arabia Formula One Grand Prix.
Saudi Arabia will be the only venue outside of Spain to host an America’s Cup regatta during the 37th AC cycle.
Following the publication of the AC37 Protocol and AC75 Class Rule on November 17, 2021, the AC75 Class Rule and AC Technical Regulations were finalized on March 17, 2022. The entry period opened December 1, 2021 and runs until July 31, 2022, but late entries for the 37th America’s Cup may be accepted until May 31, 2023. The Defender was to announce the Match Venue on September 17, 2021 but postponed the venue reveal, confirming it would be Barcelona on March 30, 2022. The 37th America’s Cup begins October 12, 2024.
Teams revealed to challenge defender Emirates Team New Zealand (NZL):
• INEOS Britannia (GBR)
• Alinghi Red Bull Racing (SUI)
• Luna Rossa Prada Pirelli Team (ITA)
• NYYC American Magic (USA)
• Orient Express Racing Team (FRA)
2023-24 Preliminary Regattas
September 14-17, 2023 (AC40): Vilanova i la Geltrú, Spain
November 30-December 3 (AC40): Jeddah, Saudi Arabia
August 2024 (AC75): Barcelona, Spain
2024 America’s Cup
August 29-October 7: Challenger Selection Series
October 12 – ?: 37th Match (Best of 13)
Additionally, 12 teams will compete in the 2024 Youth & Women’s America’s Cup.
Noticeboard: https://ac37noticeboard.acofficials.org/
Additional details: www.americascup.com/en/home
UKLA ILCA 7 Qualifier 6 at Weymouth
Friday
Oct 27
2023
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Oct 27
2023
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In case anyone forgot this was the final qualifier of the year, a small downpour took place just as the everyone launched and headed out into Weymouth Bay, dampening neoprene but never enthusiasm…
Union strike closed St. Lawrence Seaway, halts shipping
Friday
Oct 27
2023
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Oct 27
2023
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Canadian union strike has closed the seaway, as well as Welland Canal between lakes Erie and Ontario.No commercial ships moving; no recreational vessels can transit either.
Strike Halts All Shipping on St. Lawrence Seaway | Transport Topics
Strike Halts All Shipping on St. Lawrence Seaway | Transport Topics
MINNEAPOLIS — A strike has shut down all shipping on the St. Lawrence Seaway, interrupting exports of grain and other goods from Canada and the U.S. via the Great Lakes to the rest of the world.
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Seven skippers taking up the Global Solo Challenge
Friday
Oct 27
2023
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Oct 27
2023
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The atmosphere is electric on the eve of the most crowded departure, with seven skippers at the next start of the Global Solo Challenge…
air foil
Friday
Oct 27
2023
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Oct 27
2023
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The Environment
The Seawing, an automated kite system designed to provide wind-assisted propulsion, has achieved a key milestone in completing its validation testing. Developed by the French company Airseas, it is a unique approach toward the decarbonization of commercial ships using aerospace technology to harness the power of the wind.
Based on the latest phase of trials, Airseas is now able to project initial results with a 16 percent fuel and emissions reduction, in line with its broader development roadmap. The company calls the latest steps a demonstration of how aerospace expertise allowed it to pass major technological challenges and demonstrate the potential for wind-assisted propulsion. They had projected up to a 20 percent reduction depending on operating conditions.
Founded by Airbus engineers, the company conducted its first demonstration flights six years ago in 2017 helping it to win financial support from Airbus. Working with Louis Dreyfus Armateurs, which operates vessels chartered to transport components for Airbus, Airseas received its first order for a prototype system. The company has also partnered with Japan’s “K” Line (Kawasaki Kisen Kaisha) which has become an advocate and supporter of the kite system. The Japanese company has committed to testing the system aboard its bulkers and won support from the Japanese government to advance the development of the technology.
march of the maxis
Friday
Oct 27
2023
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Oct 27
2023
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We are back in peak Maxi racing season having just completed a very successful Maxi Yacht Rolex Cup (MYRC) in Porto Cervo and are now en route for Les Voiles de Saint-Tropez (LVdeST). Both attract some 50 Maxis although there is substantial variation between the fleets which begs the question: ‘what makes a regatta really attractive to Maxi owners?’
As estate agents say the main drivers really are location, location and location. We go to Saint-Tropez twice in a season – in June for the Rolex Giraglia Regatta which has inshore racing followed by the classic offshore, and then again in October where there is just inshore racing.
At the glamorous 12-strong racing boat end of the Saint-Tropez fleet, 10 were also racing at the MYRC. But scrolling down to the sub-class of smaller, more cruiser-racer boats it is a very different mix with 14 boats only two of which were in Sardinia. Read on.
Boris Herrmann and Will Harris Ready to Race
Friday
Oct 27
2023
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Oct 27
2023
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The Transat Jacques Vabre Normandie Le Havre 2023 will see Boris Herrmann and Will Harris race onboard Malizia – Seaexplorer from Le Havre, in northern France, to Fort-de-France on the French island of Martinique in the Caribbean…
Cup Spy Oct 26: Swiss build confidence
Thursday
Oct 26
2023
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Oct 26
2023
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The Swiss were the only team to sail their AC75, and completed a four hour session, in a flatter seaway of 0.7mtrs. They sailed in lighter winds and not surprisingly were able to achieve a high (94%) dry foiling percentage – and in a racing context…
Competing on the coffee trading route
Thursday
Oct 26
2023
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Oct 26
2023
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Ninety-six doublehanded teams intend to start the 2023 Transat Jacques Vabre on October 29 for the biannual race from Le Havre in northern France to Martinique in the French Caribbean. Following the historic coffee trading route, the 13th edition has divisions for Class Ultim, Ocean Fifty, IMOCA, and Class40 with varying courses from 4,500 to 7,000 nm across the Atlantic to allow a grouped finish at approximately November 12. – Details
First leg of Ocean Globe Race
Thursday
Oct 26
2023
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Oct 26
2023
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The Swan 651 Spirit of Helsinki (FIN) crossed the finish line of the 2023-24 Ocean Globe Race to take line honors for leg one, completing the 7670 nm course from the UK to Cape Town in 39 days, 20 hrs and 10 mins. The Swan 65 Translated 9 (ITA) was third across the finish line and is holding first place overall in IRC (above). The second leg starts on November 5 for the 7250 nm course to Auckland, New Zealand.
Event information – Race rules – Entry list – Tracker
2023-24 Ocean Globe Race:
FIRST LEG: Start 10 September 2023. 7670 miles. First boats finish 9-21 October 2023.
SECOND LEG: Start 5 November 2023. 7250 miles. First boats finish 14-23 December 2023.
THIRD LEG: Start 14 January 2024. 4980 miles. First boats finish 9-18 February 2024.
FOURTH LEG: Start 5 March. 6550 miles. Finish 1-10 April 2024.
The 2023-24 Ocean Globe Race (OGR) is a fully crewed, retro race, in the spirit of the 1973 Whitbread Round the World Race, marking the 50th Anniversary of the original event. Starting in Southampton (UK) on September 10, the OGR is a 27,000-mile sprint around the Globe, divided into four legs that passes south of the three great Capes. The fleet is divided in three classes with stop-overs in Cape Town, South Africa; Auckland, New Zealand; and Punta del Este, Uruguay before returning to Southhampton in April 2024…
Cup Spy Oct 25: Magic off to an early start
Thursday
Oct 26
2023
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Oct 26
2023
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New York Yacht Club American Magic (NYYC AM) was the only team to sail on Wednesday. They got way to an early start, with the focus of the session being the presence of a couple of cameras mounted on the outer wing of the starboard foil…
Red Ruby unable to beat Bullitt
Wednesday
Oct 25
2023
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Oct 25
2023
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At 2100 CEST on Wednesday, 25 October, the winner of the 44th edition of the Rolex Middle Sea Race was announced as the Italian Wally 93 Bullitt, skippered by Andrea Recordati…
Maxi Edmond de Rothschild at Transat Jacques Vabre
Wednesday
Oct 25
2023
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Oct 25
2023
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Moored in the Bassin de l’Eure at the heart of Le Havre since last Thursday, the Maxi Edmond de Rothschild is patiently awaiting the green light alongside four more ULTIMs, which make up the fleet of giants in the Transat Jacques Vabre 2023…
European Star Championship day 1
Wednesday
Oct 25
2023
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Oct 25
2023
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The Star European Championship kicked off today in the Bay of Cannes, organized by the Yacht Club de Cannes and the International Star Class. 45 teams from 15 nations were on the starting line of the first two races of the Championship…
From the Editor: You Go, Girl(s)
Wednesday
Oct 25
2023
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Oct 25
2023
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So, how’s she doing today?
This question hops to the top of my morning scroll through the usual feeds and takes me to the YB tracking app, where I check the blue path and yellow pin that shows Cole Brauer’s progress across the Atlantic. It’s late September as I write this, and a couple of days ago she left Newport for A Coruña, Spain, on her final qualifier to the start of the Global Solo Challenge. The only female entry, she is to start the race on October 28.
She’s sailing First Light, a Class40 on which this summer she and her doublehanded co-skipper, Cat Chimney, became the first women to win the Bermuda One-Two—first to finish on both legs, and not by a little. She hopes to win the Global Solo Challenge. No less significantly, she also hopes to become the first American woman to successfully race solo nonstop around the world (“Leading the Pack,” October 2023). I know I’ll be as glued to her tracker in November and December as I was to Kirsten Neuschäfer’s earlier this year, as she became the first woman to win a solo round-the-world race, sailing her stout and beautiful 36-foot Cape George cutter Minnehaha to win the Golden Globe (“Golden Globe Glory,” August/September 2023)…
gotta go
Wednesday
Oct 25
2023
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Oct 25
2023
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I’m burnt out and pretty much done with racing. It’s been coming for a while and I thought getting the 105 would be a bit of an elixer, and while I truly like the 105 and the OD racing is really fun, it’s simply time for me to get out.
I’ve made the boat as good as I can and it is plenty fast. New sails, new bottom, etc. This is a great boat for class racing, PHRF and ORR. And, I’ve priced it right. Check it out! –ed.
Legendary veteran vs. the 18 footer rookie
Wednesday
Oct 25
2023
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Oct 25
2023
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Thirty nine season veteran, the legendary 18ft skiff skipper John ‘Woody’ Winning, and three-race rookie skipper, Jacob Marks are the two skippers leading their teams at the half-way mark of the 2023-24 Australian 18 Footers League’s Spring Championship…
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