52nd BVI Spring Regatta & Sailing Festival Preview
by BVI Spring Regatta & Sailing Festival
Seven-day event of 'Warm Water and Hot Racing' Registration has opened for the 52nd BVI Spring Regatta & Sailing Festival. The seven-day event of 'Warm Water and Hot Racing' takes place March 31-April 6, 2025 and is one of the top events in the Caribbean sailing calendar.
Posted on 21 Sep How hard can it be?
by John Curnow, Sail-World.com AUS Editor
PredictWind really has a coming-of-age event at this 37th America's Cup Regatta PredictWind 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."
Posted on 8 Sep Multihull Cup 2024 Preview
by Multihull Cup
Port Adriano's exclusive marina will again play host in the heart of Mallorca's southwest coast The Multihull Cup will again be celebrating the exciting world of performance catamaran and trimaran sailing when the sixth edition gets under way in just a month's time.
Posted on 1 Sep Fiji's Iconic Annual Regatta Week - 40 Years
by Tourism Fiji
Celebrating four decades of sailing, adventure, and island fun - 11th - 15th September One of the most popular events on the Fiji calendar, the Annual Fiji Regatta Week will celebrate its 40th year when it returns to Musket Cove Island Resort and Marina next month.
Posted on 31 Aug HIRW 2024 - Bow Caddy Media images and Video
by Bow Caddy Media
The breeze began to find its mojo on Day Two, with 12-15 knots from the Sou'east on offer The breeze began to find its mojo on Day Two of Hamilton Island Race Week, with a consistent 12-15 knot Sou'easter building by late morning.
Posted on 19 Aug Sailing Parlay Revival Episode 272
by Cyclops Marine
"Could This New Technology Save Your Bulkheads?" SV Parlay is a hurricane damaged 2012 Lagoon 450 Catamaran bought in Tortola, BVI at the beginning of 2018, after Hurricane Irma. Colin and his friends spent 4 months getting her seaworthy, before setting sail across the Caribbean.
Posted on 5 Aug The Yacht Sales Co Regatta 2024 at Phuket overall
by Phuket Yacht Club
Day 5 brings surprises to overall results After losing Race Day 4 due to extreme weather which saw gusts over 40 knots, Race Day 5 saw two races put in which saw positions change in both racing divisions.
Posted on 16 Jul The Yacht Sales Co Regatta 2024 at Phuket Day 3
by Phuket Yacht Club
Competitors revelling in the challenging conditions The weather gods threw all kinds of weather at competitors on the third day. There was no rain, then there was a lot rain. There was no sun, then the sun broke through. There was little wind, then there were tremendous gusts of wind.
Posted on 13 Jul The Yacht Sales Co Regatta 2024 at Phuket Day 2
by Phuket Yacht Club
A calmer second day sets the scene for competitive racing Day 2 of the Yacht Sale Co Regatta got off much the same as Day 1 with 4 knots of breeze, however it only built to 8-12 knots. This set the scene for some very competitive racing.
Posted on 12 Jul The Yacht Sales Co Regatta 2024 at Phuket Day 1
by Phuket Yacht Club
Racing underway in blustery conditions Things have gotten off to a wild start in Phuket, Thailand for this year's edition of the Yacht Sales Co Regatta.
Posted on 11 Jul When to reef on a catamaran
by Cyclops Marine
Catamaran sailing comes with its own unique challenges Whether you're an experienced sailor, or you've picked it up in later life, catamaran sailing comes with its own unique challenges - not least when it comes to deciding when to reduce sail.
Posted on 24 Jun The Evolution of the Load Pin
by Cyclops Marine
Few adaptations have had quite the impact of the load pin Innovative sailors are constantly observing other fields and looking for new technologies that have the potential to change the way they sail. Few adaptations have had quite the impact of the load pin.
Posted on 20 May IMA Caribbean Maxi Multihull Series concludes
by James Boyd / International Maxi Association
Allegra claims inaugural series by a point The first running of the International Maxi Association's Caribbean Maxi Multihull Series concluded on Sunday with the end of the BVI Spring Regatta & Sailing Festival held out of Nanny Cay, Tortola in the British Virgin Islands.
Posted on 9 Apr Oldest videos of racing catamarans
by Magnus Smith
We start in 1965, covering Hobie, Shearwater, Prindle and C Class, then the Worrell 1000 We delve into the past, and round-up all the videos which show racing catamarans, including Hobie cats, Shearwaters, Prindles and C Class, from the 1960s to the 90s. Plus some Worrell 1000 history.
Posted on 7 Apr IMA Caribbean Maxi Multihull Series finale preview
by James Boyd / International Maxi Association
Two horse race as the series heads for its BVI conclusion Next week the International Maxi Association's inaugural Caribbean Maxi Multihull Series (CMMS) has its deciding event in the BVI Spring Regatta and Sailing Festival, taking place out of Nanny Cay, Tortola.
Posted on 29 Mar Smart circumnavigation: Lagoon 440 Catamaran Impi
by Cyclops Marine
Meet Brent and Ana, last year's winners of the Cyclops Marine Magic Number video competition Meet Brent and Ana. Last year, they won our Magic Number video competition. Since then they've completed their first circumnavigation onboard their Lagoon 440 Catamaran 'Impi'. Now they're getting ready for their second!
Posted on 26 Mar Transatlantic Race 2025 to allow autopilots
by New York Yacht Club
Aiming to ease crew concerns It's the middle of a foggy night in the North Atlantic. The breeze is fickle and there is nary a star or landsight by which to guide the yacht.
Posted on 14 Mar New IMA Mediterranean Maxi Multihull Challenge
by James Boyd / International Maxi Association
IMA's latest series will provide a framework and some focus for the owners of maxi multihulls To complement its recently announced IMA Caribbean Maxi Multihull Series, the International Maxi Association is to hold its first IMA Mediterranean Maxi Multihull Challenge in 2024.
Posted on 6 Mar What's Your Magic Number? Lagoon 440 'Impi'
by Cyclops Marine
Winning video comes from Brent and Ana, a couple sailing around the world Our Magic Number Competition asked Cyclops sailors to share a short, engaging, fun video that showcases a magic Cyclops load number that helps them excel.
Posted on 6 Oct 2023 Hamilton Island Race Week - IRC Downhill Start
by Bow Caddy Media
IRC classes and trailables start in Dent Passage Day Five at Hamilton Island Race Week saw the IRC classes and trailables start in Dent Passage. It was another fast downhill run for the starters in Dent Passage as they headed off in the Whitsunday Passage on another Island Race.
Posted on 26 Aug 2023 Hamilton Island Race Week - Prix d'Elegance Parade
by Bow Caddy Media
HIRW 2023 and the battle in Dent Passage on Day Four - videos by Bow Caddy Media The customary Prix d'Elegance in two categories; Best Presented Crew and Boat, as well as Best Themed Boat. Also, starts for all in Dent Passage.
Posted on 25 Aug 2023 Hamilton Island Race Week - Battle in Dent Passage
by Bow Caddy Media
HIRW 2023 and the battle in Dent Passage on Day Three - video by Bow Caddy Media Bow Caddy Media were there for Day Three, which saw all the fleet commence racing in Dent Passage outside the Hamilton Island Yacht Club.
Posted on 23 Aug 2023 Hamilton Island Race Week - Bow Caddy Media pics
by Bow Caddy Media
The first day of racing for HIRW was spectacular The first day of racing for HIRW was spectacular. Crosbie Lorimer from Bow Caddy captured the day.
Posted on 22 Aug 2023 Hamilton Island Race Week - D1 by Bow Caddy Media
by Bow Caddy Media
The cruising and multihull classes provided a colourful action start in Dent Passage The cruising and multihull classes provided a colourful action start to racing from the Dent Passage start line. The supermaxis were also in action...
Posted on 22 Aug 2023 Hamilton Island Race Week with Bow Caddy Media
by Bow Caddy Media
The entire Bow Caddy Media Team are at Hamilton Island Race Week to bring you the action The entire Bow Caddy Media Team are at Hamilton Island Race Week to bring you the action with their interviews and reviews.
Posted on 20 Aug 2023 Rolex Fastnet Race 2023 On Board Allegra
by PlanetSail
Paul Larsen puts you in the picture as to what it was really like Paul Larsen is the world's fastest sailor. He's a multihull fanatic and a great story teller and his description of Allegra's Fastnet Race is well worth a listen.
Posted on 27 Jul 2023 Rolex Fastnet Race MOCRA class
by James Boyd
Rise of the 50 footers Much of the media oxygen in this year's special 50th edition of the Royal Ocean Racing Club's Rolex Fastnet Race will again be on the battle at the front of the fleet between the two 30m Ultime trimarans, Banque Populaire XI and SVR-Lazartigue.
Posted on 18 Jul 2023 Is the cookie cutter relevant in the digital age?
by John Curnow, Editor, Sail World AUS
Please note that this is an oversimplification, but there is still plenty of reason Please note from the outset that this is an oversimplification. It does, however, serve as brilliant analogy on a number of levels.
Posted on 4 Jul 2023 Nautitech leads with new wireless safety system
by Cyclops Marine
Doubling down on customer experience by embracing the latest wireless technology Fresh from winning the European Yacht of The Year Award in the Multihull Category, Nautitech is doubling down on customer experience by embracing the latest wireless technology.
Posted on 3 May 2023 Cure - the prequel
by John Curnow, Global Editor, SailWorldCruising.com
Light, strong, modern, and fast: four adjectives that sum this up Light, strong, modern, and fast. Four adjectives, and they're pretty much the total summation of the Cure Marine Custom 70 you're looking at here.
Posted on 22 Dec 2022 They come in threes
by John Curnow, Global Editor, SailWorldCruising.com
Ordinarily, you'd assume the worst when you see that line, but it's all good news! Ordinarily, you'd assume the worst when you see that line. It's like ‘Oh no', what's next if you're on the second, or ‘check this out' if you're looking back at all three in wonderment, if somewhat obscured by the tears in your eyes.
Posted on 30 Nov 2022 Weymouth Speed Week 2022
by Weymouth Speed Week
50 years on, and one of the best ever Little did Sir Tim Colman (yes, he of mustard fame) and James Gregono know when they and their peers started Weymouth Speed week in 1972 to see just how fast their boats could go over the now legendary 500m course.
Posted on 27 Oct 2022 HIRW 2022 | Day 3 Cruisers and Multis Video
by Bow Caddy Media
2022 Hamilton Island Race Week Day Three withe the Cruiser/Racers and the Multihulls 2022 Hamilton Island Race Week Day Three withe the Cruiser/Racers and the Multihulls
Posted on 25 Aug 2022 HIRW 2022 | Day 3 Images
by Bow Caddy Media
Lighter airs on Day 3 gave many of the crews a little more time to enjoy the island scenery Lighter airs on Day 3 gave many of the crews a little more time to look around and enjoy the island scenery, as they headed off from Dent Passage and Eastern start lines, before looping around Denman Island and returning home.
Posted on 25 Aug 2022 Multihull top 10 for the RORC Caribbean 600
by Louay Habib
A spectacular MOCRA Class with ten multihulls in action The 600-mile RORC classic will headline a Line Honours re-match for three 70-foot trimarans which went hard and fast for the line in this year's RORC Transatlantic Race.
Posted on 16 Feb 2022 VIDEO | Safety Monitoring for Your Yacht
by Cyclops Marine
Cyclops Marine's latest innovation brings highly accurate load data Cyclops Marine's latest innovation brings highly accurate load data to a new format to put cruising sailors in control in all conditions, for a safer sailing experience and ultimate peace of mind.
Posted on 4 Feb 2022 Jason Sanchez on the 2022 Bluster on the Bay
by David Schmidt
David Schmidt interviews chair of the Hobie Class Association of North America I checked in with Jason Sanchez, chair of the Hobie Class Association of North America, via email, to learn more about the 2022 Bluster on the Bay regatta.
Posted on 11 Jan 2022 Decently Exposed
by John Curnow, Editor, Sail-World AUS
I had wanted more - quite a lot more, actually I had wanted more. Quite a lot more, actually. Ever since I had seen them it had been a bit like Kaa, the snake in The Jungle Book. You know: "Look into my eyes"
Posted on 6 Dec 2021 11th Annual Catamarans Cup 2021 in Greece
by Catamarans Cup International Regatta
Crews from around the world gathered to enjoy four days of competitive racing and fun Held under the auspices of the Greek Ministry of Tourism (GNTO) and with LAGOON Catamarans as its Grand sponsor the 11th annual Catamarans Cup took place from the 16th to the 23rd of October 2021 in Greece.
Posted on 25 Oct 2021 Did someone say, Goldilocks?
by John Curnow, Editor, Sail-World AUS
Flagstaff Marine's Graham Raspass had set up the informal conversation with Gianguido Girotti... Going back a good while now, well into the pre-COVID era actually, I had the distinct pleasure of being granted a one on one meeting with Beneteau's then newest employee.
Posted on 29 Aug 2021 Airlie Beach Race Week day 3
by Di Pearson / ABRW
An unusual stern adornment spotted in the Multihull division They say it takes all kinds when it comes to sailing and that something a little bit different on Jono and Gemma Winterbottom's Seawind 1000, About Time, has them all talking at the 33rd edition of Airlie Beach Race Week.
Posted on 15 Aug 2021 Airlie Beach Race Week day 2
by Di Pearson / ABRW
Just another day in paradise Another day of ideal sailing at Airlie Beach Race Week with a race course weaving through the beautiful Whitsunday Islands and an ideal 15-20 knot wind, but fun seems to be the focal point for most competitors.
Posted on 14 Aug 2021 Airlie Beach Race Week day 1
by ABRW media
Capsize and dismastings bring all the drama of a soap opera It had all the drama of soap opera; while some revelled in the 20 knot breeze, others were dismasted or were damaged, which put paid to their race on the opening day of Whitsunday Sailing Club's (WSC) 33rd Airlie Beach Race Week.
Posted on 13 Aug 2021 Sail Port Stephens day 2
by Mark Rothfield
The islands have it as Sail Port Stephens fleet heads offshore The 2021 Sail Port Stephens regatta switched to island time today for Race 2 of the Commodores Cup, with the fleet heading seawards for a race course where Mother Nature lays the marks - or at least the landmarks.
Posted on 20 Apr 2021 Simply stunning Sail Port Stephens
by Nic Douglass
Over 100 boats set off under spinnaker on the sparkling waters of Nelson Bay Sail Port Stephens got under way today, with over 100 boats setting off under spinnaker on the sparkling waters of Nelson Bay, right off the break wall.
Posted on 19 Apr 2021 Sail Port Stephens day 1
by Mark Rothfield
From rust to trust as the event enjoys an action-packed start It was a day to clear the rust, but also to show some trust, as Sail Port Stephens turned on a spectacular opening day for the Bannisters Port Stephens Commodores Cup 2021.
Posted on 19 Apr 2021 A wind of optimism for 2021 St. Barth Cata-cup!
by Alexandra Lemarchand-Guibout
The 13th edition will be full of adventures and festivities Forced to postpone the event in 2020, the organizers of the St. Barth Cata-Cup bring optimism and are doing everything in their power to prepare the 13th edition which will be full of adventures and festivities, from November 17 to 21.
Posted on 16 Apr 2021 A Q&A on the 2021 Caribbean Multihull Challenge
by David Schmidt
David Schmidt chats with Michele Korteweg about the event As North America and Europe contend with winter, it's always great to look to the Caribbean racing scene as a source of saline inspiration. One such bright spot is the upcoming Caribbean Multihull Challenge.
Posted on 3 Feb 2021 Jean-Pierre Dick on the ETF26 Series
by David Schmidt
An interview with Jean-Pierre Dick about the ETF26 Series ETF26 catamarans are three-person, high-performance foiling catamarans that are raced on a circuit that draws international teams and top-shelf talent.
Posted on 10 Nov 2020 Fear of flying
by Dougal Henshall
Two other crucial Fs that apparently need their own article In the recent massive missive on having fun courtesy of the scow hull form, 'All the Fs in sailing' there were a few other Fs that were missing.
Posted on 31 Aug 2020