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Cup Spy: Final race(s) for the remaining spot in the Louis Vuitton Cup Challenger Final by Richard Gladwell Sail-World NZ 19 Sep 03:01 PDT Luna Rossa Prada Pirelli vs. New York Yacht Club American Magic during Louis Vuitton Cup Semi-Finals Day 4 – 18th September 2024 © Ian Roman / America’s Cup Welcome to Sail-World’s Live Coverage of Day 14 of the Louis Vuitton Cup – September 19, 2024. The races in the UniCredit Youth America’s Cup have been delayed until tomorrow, Friday. Commentary: You can watch today’s races Live here: Weather Forecast: America’s Cup Weather Partner PredictWind offers a…

Italian craftsmanship traditions integrate with Indian artisanal skills in the newest Tod’s Factory initiative. Celebrated Indian designer Rahul Mishra—famous for his exceptionally detailed designs inspired by India’s vibrant cultural legacy—reinterprets a selection of Tod’s iconic pieces for both genders, incorporating elements of luxury for items that are intended to be showcased. Mishra states that the Rahul Mishra x Tod’s collection originates from “drawing inspiration from nature, my perpetual inspiration, creating timeless in-house patterns and distinctive greenery that my designs are known for”. Kaarigar artisans were engaged to embellish leather with embroideries reflecting natural elements. On the Tod’s Gommino loafers and…

The Italian shipyard Cantiere delle Marche (CDM) has delivered its unique 42.6-meter explorer yacht named Babbo, following her launch in July 2024. The exterior design was developed in collaboration with Francesco Paszkowski, while the naval architecture was designed by Hydro Tec. Key specifications include an internal volume of 499GT and an 8.7-meter beam. Featuring a steel hull and a cruising range of 5,000 nautical miles, Babbo is capable of sailing in extreme conditions and reaching remote destinations. The yacht is powered by two robust Caterpillar C32 Acert engines, which are compliant with IMO Tier III regulations, allowing for a top…

The 30.5-meter yacht The Admiral, built by Broward Marine, has sunk after a fire broke out while it was docked in Marina del Rey, California. The LA County fire department responded to fire reports at 8:33 PM yesterday (September 18). Two individuals were on board at the time but managed to evacuate without any injuries. Local reports indicate that the flames inside the yacht were resistant to the firefighters’ attempts to extinguish them, causing the vessel to quickly start listing. Authorities had to evacuate the area around 10:30 PM. As of now, The Admiral is nearly completely submerged. Credit: @…

2 x A.226-230 Size T22 Track. Mounted on the cockpit side and combined with A4591 to establish a track and car system for the fairlead. The track is offered in different lengths to meet your requirements. If you’re interested in a sliding car system, please reach out for further details. 2 x A4591 Sliding Fairlead with Piston Stop. Compatible with A.226 track. 2 x A2026M 20mm Single Dynamic Composite Cheek Block. Installed beneath the track to direct the control line back to the base of the mast. 2 x A2030Tii 30mm Single Tii-On Block. Connected to the primary control line…

Michael Goldfarb secures victory at the J24 Western Regionals in Seattle as teams prepare for the World Championship by Jay Leon 18 Sep 15:40 PDT September 14-15, 2024 J24 Western Regionals in Seattle © Jonathan Anderson With only two weeks remaining until the Beechers Handmade Cheese Seattle 2024 J24 World Championship, sailing teams and boats are commencing their arrival in Seattle. Competitors from states such as Oregon, California, Montana, British Columbia, Florida, and New York arrived to participate in the J/24 Western Regionals (September 14-15, 2024), also hosted in Seattle. For instance, Daniel Borrer loaded his boat in St. Augustine…

Excitement and Emotion on an Exciting Day in the Louis Vuitton Cup Semi-Finals by 37th America’s Cup media 18 Sep 13:43 PDT 18 September 2024 A day marked by unpredictability on a challenging Barcelona racetrack saw the Challenger of Record, INEOS Britannia, clinch their spot in the Louis Vuitton Cup Final with a victory over Alinghi Red Bull Racing in their second race of the day. On the other side of the bracket, NYYC American Magic kept the American hopes alive by winning two crucial races against Luna Rossa Prada Pirelli, bringing their semi-final series to another day with the…

22nd Rolex Swan Cup Day 2: Navigating Rain Squalls by Yacht Club Costa Smeralda 18 Sep 12:33 PDT 15-21 September 2024 Rolex Swan Cup Day 2 © Rolex / Kurt Arrigo Day two of the Rolex Swan Cup in Porto Cervo featured unstable weather that the Race Committee managed effectively to conduct a coastal race for all classes, except for the ClubSwan 36 class, which ran a windward-leeward race but had to forgo a second one due to unpredictable squalls. The coastal race was slightly reduced for Swan Divisions A and C and the One Design Classes for similar reasons,…

A successful day trolling for Baltic salmon can yield one or two keepers along with numerous fish that need to be released. Photo courtesy of Capt. Björn Persson “Straight ahead is Poland, and to the left is Estonia,” Capt. Björn Persson remarked while steering the tranquil waters toward the Baltic Sea. We were headed out to catch Baltic salmon, a species within the Salmonidae family, identical to Atlantic salmon. The Atlantic population in the Baltic is renowned for its substantial size, with world records documented in Sweden, Denmark, Poland, and Russia. Our target was the larger specimens: those weighing 30…

American Magic Pushes Through in Intense Louis Vuitton Cup Semi-Final Battle by New York Yacht Club American Magic, September 18, 11:53 PDT September 18, 2024 NYYC American Magic achieved a remarkable double victory against their Italian opponents, Luna Rossa Prada Pirelli, narrowing the score in the first-to-five-point Louis Vuitton Cup Semi-Final to 3-4. The day’s races took place under overcast skies, with the wind in the first race at the lower threshold of the America’s Cup standard of six and a half knots. Following a fiercely contested prestart, the American team launched off the line effectively, while the Italians immediately…