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Cup Spy – Day 11: The Ultimate Opportunity – Louis Vuitton Cup – Semi Finals – Day 2 by Richard Gladwell, 15 Sep 02:23 PDT Alinghi Red Bull Racing – Day 1 – Semi-Finals – Louis Vuitton Cup – Day 10 – September 14, 2024 – Barcelona © Ana Ponce / America’s Cup Commentary: Sunday provided the strongest breeze and optimal racing conditions of the Louis Vuitton Cup, yielding the closest results we’ve seen thus far. However, the notion of being the best or closest does not hide the harsh reality: two teams only have approximately 20 minutes of racing…
Cup Spy – Day 11: Semi Finals Preview of the Louis Vuitton Cup – Day 2 by Richard Gladwell 15 Sep 02:23 PDT Alinghi Red Bull Racing – Day 1 – Semi-Finals – Louis Vuitton Cup – Day 10 – September 14, 2024 – Barcelona © Ana Ponce / America’s Cup Welcome to Sail-World’s Early Edition of the Live Coverage for Day 11 of the Louis Vuitton Cup – September 15, 2024. Weather Update – Louis Vuitton Cup – Semi Finals – Day 1 Sunday, September 15 Post midday, a South-South-West wind from 200° will pick up, reaching 8-12 knots…
Sunreef launched its 100 Sunreef Power luxury catamaran in Cannes. The 100 Sunreef Power represents a key moment in the company’s growth in the superyacht market, delivering an exceptional combination of space, opulence, and performance. This super catamaran is perfect for luxurious long-distance voyages. The 100 Sunreef Power features a spacious main saloon that seamlessly connects with the yacht’s large deck spaces, facilitating an elegant transition between the indoors and outdoors. The master suite offers direct access to the bow terrace – along with stunning ocean views. Additionally, five guest staterooms provide plenty of room for family and friends. The…
Introducing the EIGHTY 2 – An Emotional Journey Awaits by Lagoon Catamarans, 15 Sep 08:03 UTC The Lagoon team has crafted this latest model with one distinct goal: to allow your emotions to set sail. Onboard the EIGHTY 2, every detail has been meticulously designed to provide an experience that goes well beyond ordinary cruising. The blend of space, comfort, and innovation turns each voyage into an authentic sensory delight, delivering memorable moments for everyone onboard throughout the journey. Embracing the ocean, the EIGHTY 2 is a realization of the aspiration to escape the mundane. The architects, alongside the owners…
Lorient La Base celebrates Défi Azimut 48 Hours finishers by Défi Azimut 15 Sep 00:35 PDT 14 September 2024 Under a warm, summery sun at Lorient La Base, the skippers, fatigued by the two-day flurry of activities, celebrated the diverse nature of the course in the 48H Azimut. While they all praised the exceptional performance of winner Charlie Dalin, the key takeaway from this 455-mile sprint was the close quarters of IMOCA racing and the high standards required to have a chance at dominating the leaderboard. “Enjoyable,” “intense,” “amazing,” “challenging,” “demanding”… Saturday saw an abundance of adjectives to depict the…
Corinthian Yacht Club triumphantly secures Resolute Cup title by Michelle Slade, New York Yacht Club 14 Sep 17:44 PDTSeptember 9-14, 2024 Resolute Cup Title © Paul Todd / Outside Images A stellar performance by the Corinthian Yacht Club from Marblehead, Mass., led by skipper Wade Waddell, resulted in their second consecutive win in the prestigious Resolute Cup, which guarantees the historic club a spot in the 2025 Rolex New York Yacht Club Invitational Cup. This year’s Resolute Cup featured teams from 28 yacht clubs nationwide, each showcasing their finest sailors. Over four days, twenty races took place during the…
Leopard 3 Wins the Inaugural Rolex IMA Maxi 1 World Championship by James Boyd/International Maxi Association 14 Sep 14:26 PDT 8-14 September 2024 Leopard 3 has become the first Rolex IMA Maxi 1 World Champion – Rolex IMA Maxi 1 World Championship © IMA / Studio Borlenghi Though a lengthy Mistral limited racing during the week at the Maxi Yacht Rolex Cup, Costa Smeralda concluded the event dramatically with a thrilling final day that saw winds hitting the mid-20s. After a windward leg heading west, Maxi 1 and 2 boats proceeded south to navigate around Mortorio and Soffi islands on…
34th Maxi Yacht Rolex Cup at Yacht Club Costa Smeralda – Overall by Yacht Club Costa Smeralda 14 Sep 12:27 PDT 8-14 September 2024 Maxi Yacht Rolex Cup and Rolex IMA Maxi 1 World Championship © ROLEX / Carlo Borlenghi The concluding day of the 34th Maxi Yacht Rolex Cup and the inaugural Rolex IMA Maxi 1 World Championship was outstanding. This event, organized by YCCS with support from title sponsor Rolex, celebrating 40 years of partnership, along with the International Maxi Association (IMA), saw the fleet complete a coastal race due to Mistral winds varying from 16 to 24…
American Magic Competes Fiercely on Day 1 of Louis Vuitton Cup Semi-Finals by New York Yacht Club American Magic 14 Sep 11:06 PDT September 14, 2024 Louis Vuitton Cup Semi-Finals day 1 © NYYC American Magic The first day of the Semi-Final round of the Louis Vuitton Cup featured two fierce and closely fought races between NYYC American Magic and the Italian Luna Rossa Prada Pirelli team. The races took place in southern winds ranging from seven to 12 knots, with a relatively calm sea and 0.6-meter waves originating from the east. Before the initial race, an issue on board…
Final Countdown in Palma for the Sandberg Estates J/70 Worlds by Sandberg Estates J/70 Worlds 14 Sep 12:01 PDT 13-22 September 2024 Final touches for the Sandberg Estates J/70 Worlds © SailingShots by María Muiña With the registration and measurement process starting yesterday, Friday, at the Porto Pi Naval Base, the organizing team of the Sandberg Estates J/70 Worlds is tirelessly preparing for the competition’s kickoff. As the first starting signal of the Sandberg Estates J/70 Worlds approaches in just three days, the entire fleet is actively engaged in the measurement and registration process at Porto Pi Naval Base, ongoing…