Many things are being remembered today, but for Finn sailors it was the day that the 2020 Finn Gold Cup was scheduled to start in Palma, Mallorca
Sailing News
Vendée Globe 2020 – launch of Corum L’Épargne
With the launch of Corum L’Épargne in Port-la-Forêt on Tuesday, the latest generation fleet of Imoca foilers built for the Vendée Globe 2020 is now complete. Video here
Restart Sailing agree to share findings and planning activities with RYA
The presssure group, Restart Sailing, claims a fantastic uptake, with so many of the sailing community wanting to come together and help sailing recover from the present lockdown situation
World Sailing President Kim Andersen on necessary adjustments to the new realities
In his latest Newsletter, Kim Andersen, President of World Sailing, confirms that this pandemic has affected and will affect all areas of society, including all of us in the sailing world
RYA anticipating and preparing for a return to boating activity
The RYA affirms the guiding principles supporting its return to boating strategy
World Sailing appoint new Chief Executive Officer
World Sailing has appointed David Graham, a 20-year veteran in the sailing industry, as its new Chief Executive Officer, starting 13 July 2020
American Magic head to New Zealand
American Magic, the New York Yacht Club’s challenger team for the America’s Cup has shipped their AC75 to New Zealand
Georgie Ainslie looks at how INEOS Team UK has been effected by Covid-19
Georgie Ainslie takes a look at how the Ineos America’s Cup team is navigating through COVID-19 . . . Video here
STOP PRESS – – SailGP pull the plug on 2020 season
Following my earlier post today that SailGP were considering a Cowes event decision . . . They have now decided to scrap the rest of the 2020 season events
SailGP considering Cowes Week event decision
SailGP is reported to be considering the status of the Cowes event scheduled to take place on over 14 to 15 August.
Professional sailing – A reality or a House of Cards
The recent shutdown of the Big-Boat regatta scene and the postponement of the Olympic Games by the coronavirus pandemic has highlighted the fragility of professional sailing
World Beach Games postponed to 2023
Due to the pressures on National Olympic Committee (NOC), the 2021 World Beach Games has beeen postponed to 2023
