Sail news
Here are some recent sailing news and updates:
Regattas and Racing
- The 2023 America's Cup has been postponed until 2024 due to the ongoing COVID-19 pandemic. (Source: Sailing World)
- The Volvo Ocean Race has announced its 2023-2024 route, which will take the fleet to 12 ports across the globe. (Source: Volvo Ocean Race)
- The 49th edition of the Rolex Fastnet Race has been won by the British boat, "Loki", skippered by Nick andrews. (Source: Rolex Fastnet Race)
Sailing Events and Festivals
- The St. Maarten Heineken Regatta has been cancelled due to the ongoing pandemic. (Source: St. Maarten Heineken Regatta)
- The Annapolis Sailboat Show has been rescheduled for October 2023. (Source: Annapolis Sailboat Show)
- The Sydney International Boat Show has been cancelled due to the ongoing pandemic. (Source: Sydney International Boat Show)
Sailing Technology and Innovation
- The new foiling monohull, "The Ocean", has been launched by the French company, "The Ocean Racing Team". (Source: The Ocean Racing Team)
- The US-based company, "Torqeedo", has launched its new electric outboard motor, the "Torqeedo Travel 1003". (Source: Torqeedo)
- The British company, "Harken", has launched its new "Harken 3D" winch system, designed for high-performance sailing. (Source: Harken)
Sailing Lifestyle and Culture
- The sailing community has come together to support the "Sailing for a Cure" charity, which aims to raise funds for cancer research. (Source: Sailing for a Cure)
- The "Sailing World" magazine has launched its new "Sailing World Podcast", featuring interviews with top sailors and industry experts. (Source: Sailing World)
- The "International Sailing Federation" (ISAF) has launched its new "Sailing for All" initiative, aimed at promoting sailing as a sport for all. (Source: ISAF)
These are just a few of the latest sailing news and updates. If you're interested in staying up-to-date with the latest sailing news, I recommend following reputable sailing publications and websites, such as Sailing World, Yachting World, and Scuttlebutt Sailing News.