Sailing News

Laser Worlds on hold as Storm hits Melbourne

First day of Gold Fleet racing at the ILCA Laser Standard Men’s World Championship was abandoned Friday, owing to a series of thunderstorms that swept across Port Phillip Bay

Coronavirus Outbreak Hits Sports Events

Motor racings Formula One has become the latest sport event to announce postponement of an event – April’s Chinese Grand Prix – due to the coronavirus outbreak

49er, FX and Nacra 17 Worlds – Heat is on for podium places

Britain’s grip on the leaderboards of the 49er, FX and Nacra 17 World Championships in Geelong, Australia, slipped to just one – the women’s 49erFX – after day 4

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Agreement on wind range for racing in the 36th America’s Cup

Following a successful mediation, the America’s Cup Defender and Challenger of Record have come to an agreement on the Match Conditions for the 36th America’s Cup

Buhl goes clear leader at Laser Worlds

As the Laser Worlds fleet completess the six qualifying races, Philipp Buhl (1,2) of Germany takes a two point lead into the final series

Spain SailGP Team wingsail to feature Sun of Miró

The Spain SailGP Team will wear its national pride on its wing when it hits the water in Sydney

49er, FX and Nacra 17 Worlds – Dobson and  Tidey lead 49erFX

New Zealand’s Pete Burling and Blair Tuke move into the lead of the men’s 49er Worlds while Gimson and Burnet maintain their Nacra17 lead

Philipp Buhl and Jean Bernaz move into lead of Laser Worlds

Philipp Buhl of Germany and Jean Bernaz of France move to the top of the leaderboard after the second day of the Laser Worlds at Sandringham, Australia

Youth America’s Cup initial entry closing

Back in December 2019, the Royal New Zealand Yacht Squadron announced a re-invigorated Youth America’s Cup, to be sailed in brand-new AC9F foiling mono-hulls

Sir Jim adds to his Sports Collection

Britain’s richest man and backer of Ben Ainslie’s America’s Cup team, Sir Jim Ratcliffe, has expanded his sports portfolio into Formula 1 motor racing

Long first day for Laser Worlds competitors

While the British 49er and Nacra competitors ruled the leaderboards at Geeling, over at the Sandringham YC it was a more hit-and-miss first day for the GBR men at the Laser Worlds

Blistering Day for Brits at 49er, FX and Nacra 17 worlds in Geeling

A blistering start for the British Sailing Team as they take the lead of the 49er and Nacra 17 Worlds at Geelong, Australia