World Sailing is very concerned about the situation in Ukraine and we are troubled about the safety of our friends in the Ukrainian sailing community.
Ukrainian attempted to scuttle yacht of Russian boss
A Ukrainian sailor was arrested by Civil Guard officers on Saturday after he tried to sink a yacht owned by the head of a Russian state arms firm, in retaliation for the invasion of Ukraine
John Merricks Sailing Trust hands out £1 million in awards
Latest John Merricks Sailing Trust (JMST)’s Legacy Awards announced at the RYA Dinghy Show take total past a staggering £1 million.
Call for Russia and Belarus to be stripped of all international sporting events
The European Olympic Committees (EOC) has endorsed an International Olympic Committee (IOC) call for Russia and Belarus to be stripped of all international sporting events and have their flags banned
American Magic reveal leadership team for AC37
The New York Yacht Club American Magic announced its leadership team as the program continues preparation for the 37th America’s Cup
New Zealand pull out of The Ocean Race
New Zealand Ocean Racing has withdrawn its entry to The Ocean Race 2022/2023
Use It Again! – Round World Attempt goes aground after rounding Cape Horn
omain Pilliard and Alex Pella on the Trimaran ‘Use It Again!’ are reported safe in Puerto Williams, Chile, after being recovered from the rocks in Cook Bay
Giles Scott explains the 37th America’s Cup Protocol changes
The 37th America’s Cup Protocol revealed that the AC75 will continue for a second generation with an emphasis on evolution rather than revolution. Here Giles Scott highlights the major changes . . .
Paralympic Committee present Application Process for 2028 Games
World Sailing takes first step on road to reinstatement of Para Sailing in the 2028 Summer Paralympic Games.
First America’s Cup AC40’s in production for delivery in July
The first AC40 is expected to be ready to be shipped from McConaghy Boats China facility in July of this year to the Emirates Team New Zealand base in Auckland for its on water commissioning in August 2022
Ainslie on the Edge
A brilliant revealing view of Ben Ainslie the British Olympic hero who ruled the supreme single-handed class over four Olympics.
iQFOiL International Games – Brits in force in Lanzarote
The 2022 iQFOiL International Games will take place in Lanzarote, Spain, from 24 to 29 January, with a total entry of 109, with racing starting on Tuesday 25 January