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Prior to docking out ahead of the start of Leg 7, we spoke with the sailors about what the 3,590-mile transatlantic race from Miami to Lisbon has...
In a six to eight knots strong sea breeze the first race pushed the Radial sailors at the Audi Laser World Championship 2012 to their limits.
The Volvo Ocean Race fleet headed out of Miami and straight towards a tropical storm on Sunday after making a slow start to Leg 7, potentially one...
Loïck Peyron continued to demonstrate the form he has shown all week, leading his Energy Team to a spectacular win on the final day of America's...
Loïck Peyron continued the form he has shown all week, leading his Energy Team to a spectacular win on the final day of America’s Cup World Series...
A spectacular final day at the 2012 470 World Championships in Barcelona wrapped up seven days of intense and closely fought racing.
As Abu Dhabi Ocean Racing cemented their reputation as formidable in-port contenders and took six points for the victory in the PORTMIAMI In-Port...
Virtual racers could be getting their hands on a VIP trip to the Lorient stopover if they sail to victory in the next leg of the Volvo Ocean Race...
The first start at the Audi Laser World Championship 2012 was postponed for three hours as there was barely any wind.
Very close, tight, and tactically challenging racing was the attraction for the largest spectator fleet the AC World Series has enjoyed to date on...
Luna Rossa - Piranha and Artemis Racing are looking to 'do the double', with both in a position to win the Fleet and Match Racing Championships on...
Overall race leaders Team Telefónica are lamenting their second successive in-port race loss at the hands of a simple error that racing veteran...
Overall race leaders Team Telefónica are lamenting their second successive in-port race loss at the hands of a simple error that racing veteran...
They may have had their fair share of bad luck in the Volvo Ocean Race with major breakages hampering their bid for glory, but Abu Dhabi’s crew...
Following yet another epic battle in the PORTMIAMI In-Port Race, we get the lowdown from the sailors on all the action.
Abu Dhabi claimed their third win of the in-port series on Saturday, while Groupama took a strong second to pile more pressure on overall race...
Team Sanya’s Olympic gold medal-winning shore crewman Martin Kirketerp has again been called in at the last minute to join Mike Sanderson's team,...
Calling all Europe-based Volvo Ocean Race fans – you’ve got just two days left to enter the competition to win a VIP trip to the Lisbon stopover....
A pair of lucky Volvo Ocean Race fans will soon find themselves jetting to Portugal for a VIP trip to the Lisbon stopover thanks to a competition...
Very close, tight, and tactically challenging racing was the attraction for the largest spectator fleet the AC World Series has enjoyed to date on...
On the day of what’s set to be one of the most hotly contested in-port races of the series so far, the six skippers talked about their...
It was a big night in the Arsenale on Friday, with crowds enjoying the entertainment and festive atmosphere in a part of Venice that usually isn't...
On the penultimate day of racing at the 2012 470 World Championships, Mat Belcher and Malcolm Page (AUS) secured their third successive World...
As the temperatures have been creeping up slowly the wind has calmed down slightly in Boltenhagen, where the first races of the women's Radial...
The America's Cup World Series fleet raced on the Grand Canal of Venice Friday, the historic waters becoming a proving ground for some of the best...
It has been a week of extremes at the J.P. Morgan Asset Management Finn Gold Cup in Falmouth, UK and the final day was no different.
A good forecast for the third day of racing at the AC World Series in Venice.
Today marks the anniversary of the death of Hans Horrevoets, the Dutch sailor who was swept overboard while racing on ABN AMRO TWO during the...
The America’s Cup World Series fleet raced on the Grand Canal of Venice Friday, the historic waters becoming a proving ground for some of the best...
When Russell Coutts announced the ‘New Deal’ America’s Cup in Rome in May 2010, he began a series of propaganda campaigns which, in order to...
The Volvo Ocean Race has released audience and media figures based on the half way point of the race.
With only five races left in the 2012 470 World Championships, race day 5 was a crunch day as teams positioned themselves to make the Medal Race...
Loick Peyron's Energy Team tops the leaderboard heading into day two in Venice.
Gary Jobson gives incite to yacht clubs.
PUMA have momentum, Abu Dhabi have new sails while Groupama say they will have to kill you if they let slip the trick they have up their sleeve...
Local hero PUMA skipper Ken Read said winning the Leg 6 race to his home country was a dream come true as his team were officially crowned leg...
The weary Volvo Ocean Race sailors should return to action in Miami in better shape than in months after finally getting a chance to rebuild...
Awesome is an overused word, but today it doesn't really come close to adequately describe the performance of Ben Ainslie (GBR) on day five of the...
Youth and experience won on the opening day at the America's Cup World Series in Venice, Italy.
In cold but sunny weather with oscillating winds between 15 and 28 knots the Radial sailors at the Audi Laser World Championship 2012 in...
The ISAF Women's Match Race Rankings 16 May 2012 have been re-released following an administrative error.
At the recent ISAF Mid-year Conference in Stresa, Italy both the ISAF Executive and Council voted in favour of the Development Symposium...
Youth and experience won on the opening day at the America’s Cup World Series in Venice, Italy...
The Volvo Ocean Race’s Media Crew Members turned teachers as they gave Miami students an insight into life as an embedded reporter in one of the...
In this regular season finale, Chris and Jane recap the ICSA Semifinals, qualifying 18 teams to the ICSA/Gill Coed Dinghy Nationals in Austin.
In December 2011, the ISAF sailing world championships were staged in Perth, Western Australia. The event took place in a year when participation...
US Sailing and ISAF have a habit in their press releases of appending the country and even town of birth to names of people in the news, but you...
From 10 to 15 April 2012 Poland hosted the first ever international training seminar focused on Development of National Sport Structure programme...
It was business as usual on the fourth day of the 470 Worlds for the leaders but the realisation of Olympic Qualification had started to sink in...
The Red Bull Youth America’s Cup, has been launched today opening the door for young sailors to gain the experience they need to contribute to a...
Sun returns to Venice this morning, just in time for the first day of racing in the AC World Series - Venice...
Nick Turney of North Sails gives you some tips on mast butt placement, before you can step your mast you need to make sure that your mast butt...
Fresh from the sidelines PUMA bowman Casey Smith and Groupama helmsman Phil Harmer are back to racing fitness and ready to fight for vital points...
Brave lifeboat crew members being honoured in royal presentation...
As the drama of the Volvo Ocean Race nears its climax with the event perfectly balanced going into Leg 7, so our Media Crew Members are redoubling...
It may not be a ‘traditional’ route across the Atlantic, but Leg 7 from Miami to Lisbon promises to be yet another exciting stage as the Volvo...
By Caitlin NiemicA year ago, I was a stressed out college senior who didn’t know what the future held for me after graduation. I knew I had to...
Tactically challenging conditions with mildly oscillating winds from 15 to 20 knots saw some interesting changes at the top of the leader board at...
Poor weather curtailed any thought of practice in Venice today.
After seven months on top of the ISAF Women's Match Racing Rankings Anna Tunnicliffe (USA) has been knocked off the top by Lucy Macgregor (GBR)....
It seems that despite an increased ability to associate with a brand, sport or hero through social media mechanisms like a like or follow button...
Mathew Belcher and Malcolm Page (AUS) showed why they are the men's team to beat at the 470 Worlds in Barcelona, Spain after they won their sixth...
When Anna Tunnicliffe won a gold medal in the women’s singlehanded dinghy (Laser Radial), she was the first American woman to bring home sailing...
Extremely shifty winds that increased from eight to twenty knots during the afternoon made racing difficult at the Audi Laser Radial World...
If any proof is needed that Ben Ainslie (GBR) is at the top of his game, then today was proof indeed.
Highlight moments from the opening skippers' press conference in Venice...
Only now, with two leg wins under his belt, can PUMA skipper Ken Read admit he thought his team’s winning chances were over the moment he heard...
After competing in the Guyader Grand Prix, Safran and his crew will defend their Ingérop ArMen Race title on Thursday, an event strating and...
After competing in the Guyader Grand Prix, Safran and his crew will defend their Ingérop ArMen Race title on Thursday, an event strating and...
A spread of just 17 points between leaders Telefónica and closest rivals Groupama, CAMPER and PUMA means every point could prove critical to the...
Act now for inclusion in the 2012 Marina Visitors Price Guide...
British yachtswoman Samantha Davies has just been through a week of intense training with four days of sailing, two of them being about practice...
Last week, we commented on companies that have the best chance of increasing direct revenue through competitive sailing not driving the sport.
ORACLE TEAM USA skipper Jimmy Spithill carries a narrow one point lead into racing in Venice, with Dean Barker’s Emirates Team New Zealand eager...
While Olympic windsurfing might have been dealt a blow at the recent ISAF conference, the sport is alive and well away from the interference of...
The International Sailing Federation (ISAF) is pleased to announce that the Competitions Department is expanding and searching for an ISAF Sailing...
Every race counts, but with three races today it was particularly crucial for teams to pump in some good scores and position themselves as solidly...
It was a great day for the British sailors on the second day for the J.P. Morgan Asset Management Finn Gold Cup in Falmouth.
ISAF Class Associations are reminded to pay their subscription fees for 2012.
Since watching Lion New Zealand race into Auckland from his father’s power boat during the 1985-86 Whitbread, CAMPER’s newest crew member Nick...
While Banque Populaire, Cheminées Poujoulat, Groupe Bel, Macif, PRB and Virbac Paprec were sailing to Barcelona, where the Europa Warm’Up will...
Monday was called a 'day off' but the local organisers in Venice weren't listening.
Frank Bethwaite passed away peacefully after a short illness on Saturday 12 May 2012, surrounded by his family.
Despite what some people would want you to believe, the sport of sailing has always been at the forefront of using technology to communicate with...
The America's Cup family confirmed its commitment to a clean and healthy marine environment through its Healthy Ocean Project in Venice...
116 pages of practical advice to maintain and improve your boat...
The America’s Cup Event Authority (ACEA) is so confident that they have got the new product right that they will charge spectators admission to...
Just one race was completed in the Men's and Women's fleets as the 470 World Championships got underway in Barcelona, Spain.
Dave Perry simpifies starts for us, "Just like buying a new home, the key to getting a good start is location, location, location."
A competition for some of Florida’s most switched-on software operators to devise the best Volvo Ocean Race app has been won – by a couple of guys...
A competition for some of Florida’s most switched-on software operators to devise the best Volvo Ocean Race app has been won – by a couple of guys...
America’s finest young sailors went head to head in the closest contested Team Racing Academy Regatta in the 2011-12 edition of the Volvo Ocean...
