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WEBPredictWind really has a coming-of-age event at this 37th America's Cup Regatta. Their Founder, Jon Bilger, explains “PredictWind was born out of the America's Cup, and the three challenges over 10 years that I did with Alinghi." by John Curnow, Sail-World.com AUS Editor Posted 8 Sep 15:00 PDT Kinsale Dragon Gold Cup 2024 Day 1 It was a ...
The AC40 wins World Sailing's Boat of the Year 2023
WEBThe AC40 is the winner of the World Sailing 2023 Boat of the Year. The prestigious award was announced, on Tuesday evening, at the 2023 World Sailing Awards in Malaga, Spain. The award marks outstanding boat design, innovative concepts and ground-breaking technological advancements that change the face of sailing.
22nd Rolex Swan Cup Day 1: North-Easterly breeze for first day of …
WEB2 days ago · The 22nd Rolex Swan Cup - which marks the 40th anniversary of the longstanding partnership between the YCCS and Rolex, founded in 1984 with the third edition of the Swan Cup - got under way today with a northeasterly wind blowing from 12 to 18 knots, allowing the Nautor Swan fleet to complete all scheduled races as planned.
2023 Ocean Globe Race set to be the World's biggest ever - Sail …
WEBThe clear expectation is, that a full fleet of 34 yachts, sailed by professional and amateur, mixed gender crews, will cross the start line on Sept. 10th 2023. If so, the OGR is set to become the largest ever, crewed, round-the-world race! Starting in Europe, the Four Leg, 28,000-mile race around the globe, via the three Capes, will stop over ...
SailGP: Fresh winds test crews in San Francisco Practice session
WEBIn Friday's the practice session, crews struggled to keep control of their F50s amid the heavy winds and choppy waters of San Francisco Bay, resulting in incident-filled practice racing. Almost all teams had moments were they struggled to remain in control of their F50s, resulting in plenty of close calls and near capsizes.
Momentum favours Gladiator's final charge towards this year's 52 …
WEB21 hours ago · After winning the last two regattas, including the Rolex TP52 World Championship title in Newport in July, Tony Langley's Gladiator crew head into the final event of the season carrying an eight point lead as they bid to secure the 2024 52 SUPER SERIES title at the Valencia 52 SUPER SERIES Royal Cup on the famous 32nd America's Cup waters off Valencia.
INEOS Britannia secures place in the Louis Vuitton Cup Final
WEB1 day ago · INEOS Britannia has secured its spot in the Louis Vuitton Cup Final, Ben Ainslie's crew is the first team to progress to the Final, after winning the required five races against its opponent, Alinghi Red Bull Racing (SUI). The Brits started the fourth race day on Wednesday with a 4-1 advantage over the Swiss.
World Sailing launches official Paris 2024 Olympic Games website
WEBWorld Sailing has launched its dedicated Paris 2024 Olympic Sailing Competition website with just 800 days to go to the Paris 2024 Olympic Games. The new website will be the central hub for latest news and official information for fans, sailors and officials in the run up to Paris 2024, including the Test Event scheduled for July 2023, as well ...
Louis Vuitton Cup Semi-Finals Day 4
WEB1 day ago · At 4-0 in both Louis Vuitton Cup Semi-Finals after Day 2, putting both Luna Rossa Prada Pirelli and INEOS Britannia on match point, it felt like this stage of the America's Cup was going to lack drama. The British team held a comfortable lead upwind but, as they approached the first windward gate ...
World Sailing Council supports next steps in Governance Reform …
WEBHigh on the agenda was a motion to approve the Olympic Vision document which outlines the roadmap for sailing in Olympic classes through to 2032. The document, which had been discussed in the various committee meetings throughout Annual Conference, was passed with 97% approval. World Sailing CEO David Graham said: "This week you will have heard ...