A round up of world sailing news including the The Volvo Ocean Race update. But first in Phuket and the Ao Chalong Yacht Club (ACYC) in Phuket Thailand held it’s AGM last Friday, long serving committee member Grenville Fordham was farewelled, Scott Duncanson takes over from outgoing commodore Mick Kealy who takes up the position…

In 2002/2003 Skip Novak project managed the construction of his new Pelagic Australis, a 23 meter purpose built expedition vessel for high latitude sailing in order to augment the charter operations of the original Pelagic. Launched in September of 2003 she is the flag ship for Pelagic Expeditions. Skip sits on the Panel of Experts…

Are you following Ben Ainslie Racing’s new base progress? Meet the management, see the Ben Ainslie Racings website and follow their progress on Twitter and come along and Take a tour with Mathew Sheahan of Ben Ainslie Racings’ new base as it nears completion. As the BAR America’s Cup base in Portsmouth nears completion, Matthew…

Here’s a really interesting article on Man Overboard rescue and in particular recovering a man overboard under downwind sails. A man overboard on an ocean passage is probably one of the most terrifying emergencies for the skipper. This is because of the speed with which you can lose control of the situation. Though fortunately a…

Americas Cup news and the new foiling cat has been revealed. Here’s what makes it special and the reason why the big change has come about In contrast to the usual razzamatazz of a busy press conference hosted in the next Cup location, (I wish), the announcement of the new class for the next America’s…

New Cup class causes the longest running Challenger to carry out its threat and withdraw its challenge for the 35th America’s Cup Patrizio Bertelli’s Italian America’s Cup team Luna Rossa has withdrawn from the 35th America’s Cup. The team raised concerns over the new class of boat that was suggested last week threatening that it…

Who says racing is the only way to acquire sailing skills? I say teach children sailing is fun and watch the numbers grow, writes Daria Blackwell For some reason, the teaching of sailing skills in many countries where sailing is an active pursuit has over the years changed from learning the ropes on a local…

With Kiwis and Italians back at the negotiating table, Cup teams are expected to vote for a major change in the 35th America’s Cup on Wednesday where a new smaller boat will be agreed After the surprise news last week that two of the biggest teams in the Cup were considering turning their backs on…

Step aboard Abu Dhabi Racing for a snapshot of life in the Southern Ocean as the fleet blasts towards Cape Horn Ian Walker and his crew provide first hand accounts of what it’s like here and now in the most remote part of this race, deep in the Southern Ocean. Great short video. The post…