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5.5 Metre Worlds – New leader after day 2 adds three more races
Artemis of Kristoffer Spone, Trond Solli Sæther and Anders Pedersen lead after the second day of racing at the 5.5 Metre World Championship in Lavrion, Greece. Artemis posted a 2, 3, 1, and with the discard in play, dropped a 6 from day 1 to take the lead with 10 pts. Aspire of Przemek Gacek,…
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The Essential Safety Gear I Won’t Go Sailing Without – The Best Head Torches for Sailors on Any Budget
Sailing Head Torch Buyer’s Guide: looking for top quality waterproof gear to take on your next adventure? Here’s are our favourites…
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Flying 15 Europeans in Mallorca on hold due to thunderstorms
A thunderstorm followed by a lack of wind prevented the opening races for the International Flying Fifteen 2026 European Championship from taking place on Palma Bay, Mallorca. The fleet will have to wait until to get the competition underway. The first races are now scheduled for Thursday. Earlier the Flying Fifteen Spanish Open, a two-day…
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5.5 Metre World Championship finally gets underway
After seven days of strong northerlies, curtailing all training and racing, the 5.5 Metre World Championship fleet finally completed three races on Wednesday in some great conditions with 15-20 knots. Aspire of Przemek Gacek, Mateusz Kusznierewicz and Kilian Weise lead the 5.5 Metre World Championship with a 3, 1, 1 scoreline on 5 pts. Artemis…
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From a Diagnosis to Emptying his 401(k), and Buying a Boat – Sailing with Phoenix Social Media Sensation Sets off on Circumnavigation
Oliver Widger, known for the Sailing with Phoenix social media channels, has set off on his solo non-stop circumnavigation – but it all began with a diagnosis and emptying his 401(k)
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Orca Core and Display 2 Tried and Tested – Sam’s Verdict on Simplifying Several Aspects of Navigation
Sam Jefferson gives us a full review of the Orca Core and Display 2
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38th America’s Cup – Naples prepares for Economic Bonanza
Naples has offered a spectacular preview of what lies ahead for the Louis Vuitton 38th America’s Cup in 2027. New analysis from Sport e Salute, the government department overseeing the second America’s Cup Preliminary Regatta staged in Naples, estimated that next year’s event could generate an overall economic impact of between €1.4 billion and €1.7…
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5.5 Metre World Championship in race against time
With the event running out of time, the start of the 2026 5.5 Metre World Championship postponed again Tuesday because of high wind. There are three days left and four races are required for a valid series. Three races are scheduled for Wednesday. Hopefully it will be third time lucky. The forecast for Wednesday is…
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How to Become a Sailing Olympian – LA28 Olympic Sailing Qualification System Explained
Everything you need to know about how elite sailors around the world will be chosen to take part in the LA28 Olympic Sailing events
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Kiwi SailGP sailor Finn Henry joins Team Australia for 38th America’s Cup
Kiwi SailGP member Finn Henry announced on his Linked in page that he was joining Team Australia for the 38th America’s Cup in Naples as Boat Captain. ‘I’m excited to share that my next chapter involves stepping into Team Australia in the role of Boat Captain. No doubt this will be a challenging role given…