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Venues secured for Tokyo Olympics in 2021

Japanese media is reporting that the organizers of the Tokyo Olympics and Paralympics have secured all venues for rescheduled Games in 2021

2020 iQFOiL European Championships move to Silvaplana, Switzerland

The iQFOiL European Championships, including the Engadin Surf Marathon, will now take place from 21 to 26 August 2020 at Silvaplana, Switzerland

Formula Kite European Championship set for Puck, Poland

Formula Kite European Championship is now confirmed and will take place in Puck, Poland, from 18 to 23 August 2020

Vendée-Arctique – Baptism of fire off the Irish coast

A baptism of fire as the early stages of the Vendée-Arctique race continue to prove tough on the skippers and their boats

America’s Cup – ETNZ return to High Court

New Zealand America’s Cup Team, ETNZ, returned to the High Court in Auckland on Monday in their battle to prevent a draft audit report on finances for the AC36 event being made public

Vendee Arctique – First retirement as low-pressure system rolls in

After Saturday’s start of the Vendée – Arctique from Les Sables d’Olonne, Sébastien Simon made his retirement official this Sunday morning

Vendee Arctique starts after Covid-19 all-clear

The 3,500 mile Vendee Arctique race to Iceland and back is underway – See video here

World Sailing Presidential Newsletter – June 2020

Kim Andersen, President of World Sailing, has released his June Newsletter on the status and actions of sailing’s world governing body

Tokyo Olympic final decision on hold until 2021

Final decision on whether to hold the Games or not can wait until sometime between March and June next year says Tokyo Olympic and Paralympic organizing committee

Lennon Thinair Moth moves to White Formula

As of 30 June 2020 Lennon High Perfomance Boats will not be supplying Thinnair Moths. White Formula will take over ownership of the product and tooling

Newport and Monaco call it a wrap!

Boat Shows continue to be cancelled despite the easing of coronavirus restrictions in some parts of the world

Swiss sailing season gathers pace

The Swiss sailing season is gathering pace as the country comes out of coronavirus lockdown – Yoann Senften and Yoann Stettler are Swiss 29er Class Champions