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Maxi Yacht Rolex Cup 2024 | J Class Photos by Bow Caddy Media by Bow Caddy Media 15 Sep 15:01 PDT 8-14 August 2024 The allure of J Class yachts racing closely is hard to resist. Who wouldn’t appreciate that? And where better to witness it than among the islands of the Maddalena Archipelago during the Maxi Yacht Rolex Cup? However, the difficulties involved in achieving such seemingly effortless grace should not be overlooked. In two brief discussions yesterday—one with Bouwe Bekking, racing on Svea, and another with Andy Green, navigator on Velsheda—insights into those difficulties emerged. Bouwe Bekking emphasizes…
American Magic needs to bounce back, and they’re ready for the challenge by New York Yacht Club American Magic 15 Sep 12:21 PDT September 15, 2024 Luna Rossa Prada Pirelli vs. New York Yacht Club American Magic on Louis Vuitton Cup Semi-Finals Day 2 – 15th September 2024 © Ian Roman / America’s Cup American Magic headed into the second day of the Louis Vuitton Cup Semi-Finals in a tough spot, needing to secure a win to remain in this best-of-nine matchup. With Luna Rossa ahead 2-0, the pressure was on the American team to change their fortunes. The conditions…
British and Italians Reach Match Point in Louis Vuitton Cup Semi-Finals by 37th America’s Cup media 15 Sep 12:03 PDT 14 September 2024 Fantastic conditions on a beautiful Sunday in Barcelona attracted large crowds to the Fanzones and Race Village, providing a thrilling show of elite racing with the dynamic AC75 yachts. As the sun sets on this wonderful day, the points table reveals that Luna Rossa Prada Pirelli and INEOS Britannia, after achieving double victories, are just one point away from knocking out their rivals and advancing to the Louis Vuitton Cup Final. The fierce nature of this competition,…
Two additional race victories and a near-miss for INEOS Britannia on the second day of the Louis Vuitton Cup Semi-Finals by INEOS Britannia 15 Sep 11:39 PDT 14 September 2024 A close encounter during Alinghi Red Bull Racing vs. INEOS Britannia on Day 2 of the Louis Vuitton Cup Semi-Finals – 15th September 2024 © Ian Roman / America’s Cup Ben Ainslie on Day 2 of the Louis Vuitton Cup Semi-Finals – 15th September 2024 © Ian Roman / America’s Cup INEOS Britannia, the British Challenger of Record representing the Royal Yacht Squadron Ltd in the 37th America’s Cup, concluded…
Two Additional Victories for Luna Rossa on Day 2 of the Louis Vuitton Cup Semi-Finals by Luna Rossa Prada Pirelli 15 Sep 11:12 PDT 15 September 2024 Luna Rossa Prada Pirelli vs. New York Yacht Club American Magic on Louis Vuitton Cup Semi-Finals Day 2 – 15th September 2024 © David Maynard / www.alleycatphotographer.com It was another successful day for Luna Rossa Prada Pirelli, as the team clinched two vital and hard-fought races against NYYC American Magic, increasing its score to a total of 4 points in the Louis Vuitton Cup Semi-Finals standings. The weather on the second day of…
Day 2 of Bart’s Bash 2024 Thank you to everyone who has participated in Bart’s Bash this weekend! Because of you, our sailing community has come together to get on the water for our annual participation event. This means that thousands of people have been sailing in Bart’s name!As you read this, results are being uploaded and the leaderboard is forming, so visit www.bartsbash.com to check your position on the leaderboard.So far, you have raised nearly £2000 through JustGiving alone. There is also a donation form available for download if you prefer to send contributions by post.This year, we aim…
The Bay of Palma is set for the Sandberg Estates J/70 Worlds by Sandberg Estates J/70 Worlds 15 Sep 10:42 PDT 13-22 September 2024 All prepped for the Sandberg Estates J/70 Worlds in Palma © SailingShots by María Muiña On Monday, September 16 at 14:30, the fleet will participate in an official training race to finalize preparations prior to the competition’s launch. Fast, nimble, and exceptionally competitive at just seven meters long, the J/70 may be the most prevalent One Design fleet globally. Since its inception in 2012, it has continuously expanded in popularity. To date, nearly 2,000 boats have…
Louis Vuitton Cup Semi-Finals Day 2 by Mark Jardine 15 Sep 06:50 PDT 15 September 2024 Almost colliding during the INEOS Britannia versus Alinghi Red Bull Racing match on Day 2 of the Louis Vuitton Cup Semi-Finals – 15th September 2024 © Ricardo Pinto / America’s Cup A significant day in the Louis Vuitton Cup Semi-Finals, where two teams could either be one point away from the Finals or tied again. Saturday’s matches, although showing one-sided outcomes, were quite different. The Italians and Americans had a tight contest, while the British and Swiss teams finished far apart. Could American Magic…
This is the crucial moment for Alinghi Red Bull Racing by Alinghi Red Bull Racing 15 Sep 10:14 PDT 15 September 2024 Alinghi Red Bull Racing’s BoatOne faces off against INEOS Britannia before the start on Day 2 of the Louis Vuitton Cup Semi Finals in Barcelona, Spain – 15th September 2024 © Alinghi Red Bull Racing / Samo Vidic Alinghi Red Bull Racing is struggling to find its rhythm in the Semi-Finals against INEOS Britannia. The Swiss team is exerting every effort, both on and off the water, but it may not suffice against the British, who have displayed…
Earliest Videos of Land Yacht Sailing by Magnus Smith 15 Sep 04:00 PDT Wind propulsion on land is almost as ancient as the wheel © GSBM We possess an extensive collection of sailing-related videos, and today we’re revisiting footage of land racing from the 1910s to the 1970s. There was far more than one might anticipate, so we’ve narrowed it down to our top ten selections. Previously, we examined ice yachting, with the earliest video dated back to 1924. However, focusing on sunny beaches instead of frozen lakes brought us to an even earlier date – 1918! British Pathé excels…