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North America – Sunday, March 23, 2025
North America – Monday, March 17, 2025
Monday, March 17, 2025
F50-Catamaran - Sail GP 24/25 - Act 4 - Los Angeles CA, USA - Final results
North America – Saturday, March 15, 2025
Saturday, March 15, 2025
F50-Catamaran - Sail GP 24/25 - Act 4 - Los Angeles CA, USA - Racing starts tonight
Act 4 of the Sail GP begins tonight in Los Angeles - the live broadcast starts at 22h CET, see above. ----- For the first time, all 12 teams are taking part as Team France found a prominent sponsor in top footballer Kylian Mbappé FRA - the report. ----- In the overall standings after 3 acts, Team GBR with Dylan Fletcher GBR leads ahead of Team Australia with Tom Slingsby AUS. Team Switzerland with Sébastien Schneiter SUI has shown improving form this season and follows in 8th place. ----- Challenging races with many maneuvers await in the narrow harbor of Los Angeles. ----- The preview.
North America – Sunday, March 9, 2025
Sunday, March 9, 2025
J/70, Melges 24, Snipe, VXOne, Viper - Bacardi Invitational - Miami FL, USA - Final results
The Bacardi Invitational series for the other classes in Miami also came to an end yesterday. ----- In the Melges 24, Peter Karrié GER and his team secured a narrow victory ahead of Vladimir Prosikhin ITA, who was equal on points. Just one point behind was Geoff Fargo USA. ----- There was a clear victory in the J/70 for Peter Duncan USA and his team. ----- All rankings and the Facebook page with the pictures.
North America – Monday, March 3, 2025
Monday, March 3, 2025
Star - Bacardi-Cup - Miami FL, USA - First races today
North America – Sunday, March 2, 2025
Sunday, March 2, 2025
Waszp, Moth, A-Cat, various classes - Foiling Week - Pensacola FL, USA - Day 5
The foiling week continued yesterday in Pensacola with three more races each. Frederico Bergamasco ITA took the lead in the Waszp with three race wins. Micha De Weck SUI moved up to 2nd place thanks to the discard. All
North America – Thursday, February 6, 2025
Thursday, February 6, 2025
Ice Sailing - DN North American Championship 2025 - Lake Winnebago WI, USA - Day 1
The North American Ice Sailing Championship began yesterday on Lake Winnebago after the DN World Championship. Four races were sailed in good conditions. ----- The leading trio is the same as at the World Championships: Matt Struble USA is 4 points ahead of Lukasz Zakrzewski POL, and Robert Gracyk POL follows in 3rd place. Jost Kolb GER and Holger Petzke GER are 15th and 16th. ----- The ranking list and the report.
North America – Monday, November 4, 2024
Monday, November 4, 2024
World Match Racing Tour - Bermuda Gold Cup - Hamilton BER - Final results
In a close duel, Johnie Berntsson SWE, defending Champion, defeated Eric Monnin SUI 2-1. In the petite final, Nick Egnot Johnson NZL secured third place against Chris Poole USA - the men's results. ----- There was also a 2-1 victory in the women's final: Paulöine Courtois FRA took the win against Anna Östling SWE - the women's results. There should be a report this morning.
North America – Friday, October 18, 2024
Friday, October 18, 2024
America's Cup - Barcelona ESP - Day 5
The Americas Cup continues in Barcelona with two races today at 14h. With the score at 4-2 in favor of New Zealand, this is likely to be a decisive day: Can 'Team Britannia' equalize, or will 'Team New Zealand' extend her lead to 6-2? ----- The wind forecast is again very moderate at 8–12 knots. We will be broadcasting live from 14h CET. The event website.
North America – Thursday, October 3, 2024
Thursday, October 3, 2024
J/24 - World Championship 2024 - Seattle OR, USA - Day 1
The J/24 World Championship began yesterday in Seattle with 3 races, 41 teams from 11 nations and 4 continents are competing. The first leader is Mike Ingham USA and his team. The ranking list and the event website and the Facebook page.
North America – Saturday, September 14, 2024
Saturday, September 14, 2024
Star - World Championship 2024 - San Diego CA, USA - Final results
The Star World Championships came to an end yesterday in San Diego with a Hitchcock final: the top 3 are separated by just one point! John Kostecki/Austin Sperry USA took the title with a one-point lead over Will Stout/Danny Cayard USA and the surprise team Leandro and Lucas Altolaguirre ARG. Despite three race wins, Paul Cayard USA/Frithjof Kleen GER only managed 4th place, while Piet Eckert SUI/Frederico Melo POR finished the World Championships in 13th place out of 63 teams. ----- The ranking list and the report.
North America – Wednesday, September 11, 2024
Wednesday, September 11, 2024
Star - World Championship 2024 - San Diego CA, USA - Day 3
The 3rd race of the Star World Championship in San Diego was sailed yesterday in light to moderate winds. Paul Cayard USA/Frithjof Kleen GER took the race win and improved to 3rd place, with Will Stout/Danny Cayard USA now in the lead and George Szabo/Guy Avellon USA 2 points behind. The ranking list and the report.
North America – Tuesday, September 10, 2024
Tuesday, September 10, 2024
Star - World Championship 2024 - San Diego CA, USA - Day 2
Inconsistent winds of around 10 knots made for a difficult race yesterday in San Diego, with the home teams taking the lead: Eric Doyle/Payson Infelise USA moved up on first, with Will Stout/Danny Cayard USA advancing on second place thanks to their win on the day. Piet Eckert SUI/Federico Melo SUI dropped back to 12th place. ----- The ranking list and the report.
North America – Saturday, August 3, 2024
Saturday, August 3, 2024
14:00h - iQ-Foil Women - Olympic Games - Marseille FRA - Final results - Gold for Marta Magetti ITA
North America – Wednesday, March 27, 2024
Wednesday, March 27, 2024
Flying Dutchman - World Championship 2024 - St.Petersburg FL, USA - Day 1
The World Championship of the former Olympic class FD began yesterday in Florida with two races. The dominators of recent years dominated the action: Kay-Uwe Lütgers/Kai Schäfers GER took the lead with two race wins, followed by Szabocs Majtheny/Andras Domokos HUN in 2nd place. 33 teams from 7 nations are competing. The ranking list.
North America – Saturday, January 13, 2024
Saturday, January 13, 2024
470, 49er, Formula-Kite, iQ-Foil-Windsurf - US Olympic Trials - Miami FL, USA - Day 7
Today is the final day of the US Olympic Trials in Miami. In the two classes that have already secured an Olympic Nations starting place for the USA, Dominique Stater USA appears to be on course for the Olympics in the women's iQ Foil, going into the final day with a 5-point lead. In the 49er, however, it remains exciting: Ian Burrows/Hans Henken USA lead by 2 points ahead of Andrew Mollerus/Ian McDiarmid USA. The 470s still have to fight for a US Olympic starting place at the World Championships in March. Stuart McNay/Lara Dallmann USA are one point ahead of Louisa Nordström/Trevor Bornarth USA, with Carmen Cowles/David Hughes USA a further point behind. The Formula kite and iQ windsurfing men still have the chance to secure a Nations starting place at the 'last-chance regatta' in Hyères at the end of April. All rankings and the daily report.
North America – Friday, January 12, 2024
Friday, January 12, 2024
470, 49er, Formula-Kite, iQ-Foil-Windsurf - US Olympic Trials - Miami FL, USA - Day 6
Conditions were good yesterday in Miami, with 12-15 knots all 5 classes were able to sail three more races each. It remains tight at the top of the rankings. In the 49er, Ian Barrows/Hans Henken USA now have a one-point lead over Andrew Mollerus/Ian McDiarmid USA. The US 49ers have already secured an Olympic Nations starting place, as have the US iQ Foil women, where Dominique Stater USA leads Bryn Muller USA by 3 points after 18 races. The other three classes still have to qualify at the Worlds this year. In the 470, Stuart McNay/Lara Dallman USA lead by 4 points from Carmen Cowles/David Hughes USA. Things remain exciting in the Formula Kiters, with Martin Edegran USA still in the lead after 16 races, 3 points ahead of Kai Calder USA. Geronimo Nores USA and Noah Lyons USA are tied for the lead in the men's iQ Foil. All rankings and the daily report.
North America – Thursday, January 11, 2024
Thursday, January 11, 2024
49er, Formula Kite - US Olympic Trials - Miami FL, USA - Day 5
Yesterday, the 49ers (1 race) and the Formula Kiters (3 races) were in action at the US Trials in Miami. After 10 races, Ian Barrows/Hans Henken USA and Andrew Mollerus/Ian McDiarmid USA are tied for the lead in the 49ers. In the Formula Kite - only the men are in action - Markus Edegran USA now leads by 2 points from Kai Calder USA. The trials will continue until Saturday, today also the 470s and iQ windsurfers will be back in action. All rankings and the daily report.
North America – Wednesday, January 10, 2024
Wednesday, January 10, 2024
470, 49er, Formula-Kite, iQ-Foil-Windsurf - US Olympic Trials - Miami FL, USA - Day 4
Fresh winds prevented the 49ers and Formula Kiters from racing in Miami yesterday at the US selections for the Olympic Games, with only the 470s and the iQ Foil windsurfers in action. ----- In the 470, Carmen Cowles/David Hughes USA were able to close the gap to the still leading Stuart McNay/Lara Dallmann USA to 2 points. ----- In the men's iQ Foil, Noah Lyons USA is now the sole leader with a one-point lead. ----- All rankings and the daily report.
North America – Tuesday, January 9, 2024
Tuesday, January 9, 2024
470, 49er, Formula-Kite, iQ-Foil-Windsurf - US Olympic Trials - Miami FL, USA - Day 3
6 of the 10 Olympic classes are currently in trials in Miami to determine the US representatives for the 2024 Olympic Games in Marseille. ----- After 11 races sailed so far, it remains exciting: Ian Barrows/Hans Henken USA lead the 49ers by one point ahead of Andrew Mollerus/Ian McDiarmid USA. ----- Noah Lyons USA and Geronimo Nores USA are tied on points in the men's kite foil. ----- The other Olympic classes will then take their turn in a week's time. ----- All rankings and the report.
North America – Saturday, January 28, 2023
Saturday, January 28, 2023
Ice Sailing - DN North American Championship - Lake Kengonsa WI, USA - Day 3
Only one more race was sailed on Lake Kengonsa yesterday. Again Matt Struble USA won, Chad Atkin US is still on rank 2, Jost Kolb GER could improve by one rank to 6. The ranking list and the Facebook page with pictures and videos.
North America – Sunday, November 20, 2022
Sunday, November 20, 2022 (Image © Matias Capizzano)
Optimist - North American Championship 2022 - Nassau BAH - Final results
The North American Opti Championship ended yesterday in the Bahamas with two races. There were no changes on the podium, with Isabella Calzadilla PUR and Diego-José Marrero PUR taking the Puerto Rican double victory. Charles Julien USA followed in third place, Ruben Sulty FRA missed the podium by only one point. After Edward Hirsch had to accept another early start and dropped back to 44th place, Charlotte Siret SUI improved to 40th place. In the Silverfleet, Shari Carrara SUI was 9th (=61 overall). The results, the wvent website and the Facebook page with the pictures.
North America – Wednesday, November 16, 2022
Wednesday, November 16, 2022
Optimist - North American Championship 2022 - Nassau BAH - Day 1
Yesterday, the North American Optimist Championship began in the Bahamas with three races in light winds. ----- With ranks 1/2/1 in his group, Edward Hirsch SUI took the lead one point ahead of Diego-José Marrero PUR. Felipe Strassburger BRA follows in third place. Charlotte Siret SUI is 35th. 151 Optimists from 27 nations are at the start. ----- The results and the daily report.
North America – Saturday, November 12, 2022
Saturday, November 12, 2022
2.4m - World Championship 2022 - Davis Isand FL, USA - Final results
The World Championship of the former 2.4m Paralympic Class came to an end in Florida yesterday. ----- The disabled dominated at will: Dee Smith USA won with 4 race wins in 6 races, with Megan Pascoe GBR following just behind. In third place, the best non-disabled sailor was former Star Olympic participant Marko Dahlberg FIN. ----- There were 39 competitors from 9 nations at the start. The ranking.
Saturday, November 12, 2022
Melges 24 - US National Championship - Pensacola FL, USA - Day 1
The US Melges 24 Championship started yesterday with four races on the Florida Gulf Coast. Defending champion Brian Porter USA and his team came out on top. Chris Rast SUI/USA follows on rank 8 of the 35 teams from 5 nations. The ranking and the Facebook page with videos and pictures.
North America – Sunday, October 16, 2022
Sunday, October 16, 2022
F18-Catamaran - World Championship 2022 - Clearwaer FL, USA - Day 4
North America – Thursday, September 15, 2022
Thursday, September 15, 2022
Star - World Championship 2022 - Marblehead USA - Day 4
With 12-15 knots, there were somewhat fresher winds for the first time yesterday at the Star World Championship for the 3rd race. ----- The day's win went to George Szabo/Guy Avallon USA, while in the overall standings defending champion Diego Negri ITA with Sergio Lambertenghi ITA took the lead by 2 points over Tonci Stipanovic/Tudor Bilic CRO. The -----rankings and the daily-report.
North America – Saturday, September 3, 2022
Saturday, September 3, 2022
49er, 49erFX, Nacra 17 - World Championship 2022 - Nova Scotia CAN - Day 3
In light, inconsistent winds, the 49ers completed their qualifications for the Gold and Silverfleet finals with 4 races yesterday. The 49ersFX and the Nacras finished 3 races each. ----- Despite a bad day with ranks 5/31/19, Vilma Bobek/Rebecca Netzler SWE took the lead in the 49ersFX after previous leaders Odile Van Aanholt/Anette Duetz NED also failed to shine with ranks 9/29/25. ----- In the 49ers, Bart Lambriex/Florian Van de Werken NED held on to the top spot, with Diego Botin/Florian Trittel ESP moving up to second, 5 points behind. ----- In the Nacras 17, Ruggero Tita/Caterina Banti ITA had to admit defeat for the first time, but with ranks 20/1/1, they continued to pull away at the top - their lead is already 30 points. ----- The daily report with links to all rankings. Once again we will be broadcasting the day's races live, the broadcast starts at 16.45h.
North America – Sunday, July 17, 2022
Sunday, July 17, 2022
Persico 69F - Newport Race Week - Newport RI, USA - Final results
The Newport Race Week came to an end yesterday with another 4 races. Arnaud Grange's 'Okalys Youth Project' SUI held on to the top spot, 'Helvetia by Normandy Elite Team' with Michel Clément FRA moved up to second, 'Katana Sailing Team' with Alexander De Weck SUI followed in third. ----- The rankings and the event Facebook page.
North America – Tuesday, June 7, 2022
Tuesday, June 7, 2022
ILCA 7 - Masters World Championship 2022 - Riviera Nayarit MEX - Day 6
