The World Sailing Show - March 2019 Edition (video)

The World Sailing Show - March 2019 Edition

The World Sailing Show - March 2019 Edition:

00:52 The Golden Globe – The first two home 

08:00 Spindrift – Down and out again 

10:19 Cool kit – Innovations for 2019

18:36 Another Challenger for the America’s Cup 

19:39 Hempel World Cup Series Miami 

After 211 days at sea, Jean-Luc Van Den Heede completed his solo circumnavigation and took the trophy for the 2019 Golden Globe Race. Among those waiting to greet him was the man who had started it all, the first man to lap the planet non-stop and alone, Sir Robin Knox-Johnston. The man who just missed out despite a 15,000 mile epic chase - second placed Mark Slats describes his trip around the world. From the first to the fastest, how Spindrift’s campaign to set a new round the world time was delivered a crushing blow…again. Plus, a look at some of the coolest kit for 2019. Finally, a report on the latest in the America’s Cup World and the Hempel World Cup Series in Miami. The World Sailing Show video above published Feb 24, 2019:

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Extreme Sailing Series 2018, All Roads Lead to San Diego (video)

ESS 2018 All roads lead to San Diego

Extreme Sailing Series video above published Oct 11, 2018.

Extreme Sailing Series, San Diego, Oct 18-21, 2018.

2018 Extreme Sailing Series™ San Diego - promo:

The adrenaline-fuelled Extreme Sailing Series™ returns to Harbor Island, San Diego, October 18-21, following its successful debut in 2017. The penultimate stop on the action-packed global tour will play host to a fleet of elite-level international sailing teams, whose crew boasts Olympians, World Champions and America’s Cup superstars.

Official website: extremesailingseries.com.

Extreme Sailing Series standings:

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The World Sailing Show January 2018 (video)

The World Sailing Show - January 2018

The World Sailing Show video above originally published Dec 27, 2017:

• 01:02 Volvo Ocean Race Leg 2 & 3
• 07:19  News
• 08:30 How & why the new America’s Cup boat will work 
• 11:59 Aboard Imerys – How the Class 40 season title was won
• 16:18 eSailing World Championships
• 18:18 Gabart smashes solo world record
• 19:13 Youth Worlds Sanya, China

The World Sailing Show gets aboard Phil Sharp and Pablo Santurde’ s Class 40 Imerys for a full-on, double handed 4,000 mile sleigh ride south to see how the pair took the coveted overall season title.

Also heading south, the Volvo Ocean Race fleet descended on Cape Town. With 7,000 miles under their belts, stomachs were starting to churn among the crew at the thought of the next 6,500 across the notorious Southern Ocean – they tell the World Sailing Show why.

What will make the new America’s Cup boat be so quick? Cup guru Grant Simmer explains in an exclusive interview.

We take a look at two major new world records set at very different ends of the scale. We also find out how to compete in a world championships without getting your feet wet.

Plus, were back in China, this time for the Youth World Championships.

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Marine Debris & Ocean Currents, US Sailing Reach for STEM Education

Marine Debris & Ocean Currents

Back to School with US Sailing's Reach for STEM Education - Many people don't realize that ocean currents not only transport fish, nutrients, heat and other important natural phenomena around the planet, but they also circulate our trash! Yep, that water bottle that fell out of your boat when you capsized is halfway to Tahiti by now! Understanding how currents work, including how to measure them using drifters, allows scientists to better predict ocean circulation. In this video by Waterlust​ outlines a simple experiment you can do to measure the currents at your home.

To learn more about the US Sailing Reach Initiative, STEM and environmental education through sailing: reach.ussailing.org

US Sailing’s Reach and the America's Cup:

The US Sailing Reach Initiative had a unique opportunity to participate in activities hosted by the 2017 America’s Cup Endeavour Education Station, presented by Orbis, during the 35th America's Cup. US Sailing’s Reach Initiative is an official “Educational Partner” of the America’s Cup Endeavour Program.

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Bermuda Special: The World Sailing Show July 2017 (video)

Bermuda Special - The World Sailing Show - July 2017 Edition

Video above published Jul 3, 2017:

01:00 AC35 Round Robin 1&2

02:31 J-Class action

04:38 The Bermudan rig

06:22 AC35 The Playoffs

08:07 Red Bull Youth America's Cup

09:21 AC35 The Match

12:39 Sailing World Cup Final

18:23 Volvo Ocean Race - The next generation

This month’s World Sailing Show comes from the heart of the 35th America’s Cup, Bermuda where this beautiful mid Atlantic island put on a show like no other. Flying Cup boats, Superyachts, the J-Class and the Youth America’s Cup pulled the crowds. The World Sailing Show was there. Plus, bold new plans for the Volvo Ocean Race and the Sailing World Cup Final showdown in Santander.

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The World Sailing Show, April 2017 Video

The World Sailing Show - April 2017 - PART 1

Video above published on Mar 26, 2017, by World Sailing:
01:03 - Going overboard – Conrad Colman’s shocking secret
One of THE stories of 2017 - Conrad Colman's candid description of his battle to get around the world and how he nearly lost his life in the process.

The World Sailing Show - April 2017 - PART 2

Video above published Mar 26, 2017, by World Sailing: 00:05 - Miami T-bone – A tough opening day at the TP52 Super Series 00:45 - Lifting the lid on the new America’s Cup class 05:14 - Sailing Arabia The Tour 06:07 - Why the Finn is still such a big draw 08:04 - How the Caribbean 600 played out We lift the lid on the new America's Cup class boats to reveal the similarities and differences with teams' test boats. That and plenty more, including a T-bone that will make you wince, an offshore race in the Caribbean that will make you envious and a single-hander that might make you want to dig out your hiking pants.

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Red Bull Youth America's Cup in Bermuda: Foiling Catamaran Video

Cutting-edge Foiling Catamaran Arrives In Bermuda For Red Bull Youth America's Cup

Video above published Mar 22, 2017: The first Red Bull Youth America’s Cup-branded AC45F catamaran has arrived in Bermuda – an exciting milestone in the countdown to the second edition of the event, upcoming in June. Twelve teams of youth sailors will battle it out on the super-fast boats that are considered to be the Formula One cars of the sailing world.

America's Cup Update: Practice Racing March 22, 2017:

Schedule:

• Louis Vuitton America’s Cup Qualifiers & Challenger Playoffs in Bermuda 26th May – 12th June 2017
• Red Bull Youth America’s Cup Finals in Bermuda 20-21st June 2017
• America’s Cup Match presented by Louis Vuitton in Bermuda 17-18th & 24-27th June 2017

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2017: The Year Of The America’s Cup and New Framework Agreement

This is the year of the America's Cup

Video above published Jan 1, 2017: 2017 is the year that the 35th America's Cup will be decided, and only one team can take home the oldest trophy in international sport. Will it be the Defender's ORACLE TEAM USA again? Or one of the five worthy challengers? Only time will tell.

• Louis Vuitton America’s Cup Qualifiers & Challenger Playoffs --Bermuda 26th May - 12th June 2017
• Red Bull Youth America’s Cup Finals: Bermuda 20-21st June 2017
• America’s Cup Match presented by Louis Vuitton: Bermuda 17-18th & 24-27th June 2017 

New Framework Agreement Creates Strong Future For The America’s Cup:

Video above published Jan 25, 2017: A vision for the future of the America’s Cup has been agreed by current competitors that would see long-sought stability and continuity in the competition for the oldest trophy in international sport. This unprecedented agreement lays out a framework for the cycle of events, and the type of boats that will be used, allowing fans teams and commercial partners to plan for the future.

New framework for America's Cup | RoyalGazette.com: "During a press conference at The House of Garrard in London, United Kingdom where the America’s Cup trophy was originally crafted in 1848, skippers and team leaders revealed a framework agreement that would cover the next two editions, the 36th and 37th America’s Cup, due to take place in 2019 and 2021 respectively. Racing in the 35th America’s Cup will take place in Bermuda in May/June of this year and the 36th America’s Cup cycle will commence thereafter. “Today we can announce that a new framework agreement has been created, determining the format of the next two America’s Cup cycles, its protocols and its class rules,” announced Martin Whitmarsh, the CEO of Land Rover BAR, a challenger for the 35th America’s Cup ..." read more at link above.


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World Sailing Show, November 2016 (video), Vendee Globe Update

The World Sailing Show - November 2016:

World Sailing Show, November 2016 Edition:

• Frequently described as the most beautiful race in the world, we find out why so many get hooked on the Rolex Middle Sea Race.
• The World Sailing Show talks exclusively with the architect of the modern America’s Cup, Sir Russell Coutts. Then follow the opening leg of the Vendée Globe and see how a 60 footer is built in 60 seconds.
• Head to Barcelona for the glitz and glamour of the Rolex World Sailor of the Year Awards, as well as reporting on some big news from World Sailing’s annual conference. 

Video above published Nov 20, 2016

Vendee Globe 2016-17 UPDATE:

Classement officiel de 22h Vendée Globe https://t.co/8jUyTzR57l #Icewatchtimerofficiel #VG2016 pic.twitter.com/d9iUHp3OOy

— Vendée Globe (@VendeeGlobe) November 22, 2016

LIVE Tracking: tracking2016.vendeeglobe.org
More info:

• AlexThomsonRacing.com | Twitter: @ATRacing99
• www.oceanmasters.com | @IMOCA60
• www.imoca.org
• www.vendeeglobe.org | @VendeeGlobe
• #VG2016

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World Sailing Show, March 2016 Edition, RYA Sailing Video

The World Sailing Show - March 2016: 

How do America’s Cup teams balance the race for points on the water with the arms race ashore? We drop in on the opening event of the 2016 America’s Cup World Series in Oman to see the opening races. We then go behind the scenes to talk to one of the Cup world’s leading technical experts to find out how teams are developing the next generation of even faster Cup boats for the big Cup gig next year. Also find out whether a 600 mile offshore event in the Caribbean is really a T-shirt and shorts affair. And then there’s the unstoppable Kiwi duo that are taking on the world – what makes Peter Burling and Blair Tuke unbeatable? Also a report on Sailing Arabia The Tour and whether rock star sailor Sidney Gavignet could win three in a row. Plus, plenty of news and must watch clips including two costly capsizes and a party trick that changed the sailing rules. Published Mar 29, 2016

Looking for an New Challenge? - Yacht Sailing could be for you - let us tell you why - published Mar 11, 2016 - http://www.rya.org.uk/go/getafloat

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Oracle Team USA, Intense Sailing, Land Rover BAR Engineering (videos)

Intense sailing -- intense training:

Intense Sailing, Intense Training: How America's Cup sailors train, eat and prepare for the intense physical demands of racing America's Cup​ catamarans, featuring ORACLE TEAM USA head athletic trainer Craig McFarlane and team nutritionist Scott Tindal. Watch the guys in action and learn why they use high quality True Protein​ in the sailors' diets in this #WellnessWednesday feature by John von Seeburg & Mike Herbener / ORACLE TEAM USA. Published Mar 23, 2016. More information: ORACLE TEAM USA

Engineering crossovers in Land Rover BAR partnership - What can a world class automotive company bring to Land Rover BAR’s mission? Tony Harper, Head of Research & Advanced Engineering at Land Rover, discusses how the same expertise that goes in to making our world class vehicles can be applied to help create a boat capable of winning the America’s Cup, namely in aerodynamics and big data. Published Mar 24, 2016. Find out more about the partnership here: http://www.landrover.com/experiences/sponsorship/ben-ainslie-racing.html 

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Sailing News: SWC Miami, Monsoon Cup, Oracle Team USA Video

Video above: introducing Tom Johnson - He may be one of the youngest sailors on ORACLE TEAM USA, but Tom Johnson has rapidly moved through the elite sailing ranks - from top-level Moth and 49er racing to the Volvo Ocean Race and the America’s Cup. Now, he’s quickly learning how to race high-performance catamarans with a competitive bunch. Video feature by John von Seeburg & Mike Herbener (Jan 20, 2016)

Sailing NEWS:

JohnTheCrowd | Sailing News: Sailing World Cup Miami 2016, Jan 25-30, Tweet Feeds (video)  and  http://miami.ussailing.org/ and Tracking : Multimedia | ISAF Sailing World Cup

US SAILING (press release)
USA Preview: Sailing World Cup Miami & Rio 2016 Athlete Selection Series
Charlie Buckingham, US Sailing Team Sperry (Newport Beach, Calif., pictured): The two-time college sailor of the year and North American Champion ...
2016 ISAF Sailing World Cup - Miami - Olympic dreams on the line - Sail World
Regatta Systems Preparing for Summer Olympics - Scuttlebutt Sailing News
Sailing World Cup Miami kicks-off 2016 season - Australian Olympic Committee

JohnTheCrowd | Sailing News: Monsoon Cup 2016, Season Finale, Sailing Videos & News: "Monsoon Cup Malaysia – the World Championship grade event and final stage of the World Match Racing Tour in Johor from 26-30 January 2016."


Scuttlebutt Sailing News
Joe Harris: Day 59
Last night it blew between 30 and 40k all night, and luckily I had not much sail up (3 reefs and the staysail), so the boat rode through it Ok, although the ...

Scuttlebutt Sailing News
Clipper Race: Frustrations eased
“We are now sailing in some wonderful breeze. It looks like it might stay for a while, but we aren't out of the light stuff yet and I imagine our game of ...

The Star Online
It's About To Get Real in Malaysia
Scuttlebutt Sailing News
“This week, all eyes of the sailing world are on Malaysia to see what happens at the Monsoon Cup.” So spoke Tucker Thompson, voice of the ...

Clemson Tiger News
Wind in Your Sails: A Freshman Perspective on Clemson's Sailing Club
Docked on Lake Hartwell, Clemson's Sailing Club allows both new and experienced sailors the opportunity to spend time on the water. As a freshman ...

Times of Oman
Zain prepares well for Sailing Arabia – The Tour at Musannah
Muscat: The Zain sailing team, who created a sensation in 2015 by winning one leg and coming third overall in their first ever Sailing Arabia – The ...

Chichester Observer
Sailing action hotting up at the Frostbite
The first two races of the year in the Dell Quay Sailing Club Frostbite series attracted six boats on to the water, despite the continuing strong winds.

Indian Navy's globe-trotting sailing vessel Mhadei to take part in IFR
Times of India
Visakhapatnam: Indian Navy's globe-trotting sailing vessel INSV Mhadei is on the way from Goa to Visakhapatnam to participate in the International ...

Team Terrillon Avocats joins forces with Gwen Riou for the Tour de France à la Voile 2016
BYM News (press release)
The 38-year old Breton skipper, with a background sailing prestigious monohull and multihull on an international scale (Volvo Open 70, Maxi, Imoca ...

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Louis Vuitton America's Cup World Series, Bermuda, Sailing Videos

Louis Vuitton America's Cup World Series, Bermuda, Saturday. October 17, 2015: Day One, No Wind, No Racing--Racing was abandoned on Saturday, setting up a Super Sunday with more points on offer than ever before on a day of racing at the Louis Vuitton America's Cup World Series, with up to three races on the schedule. 


Introducing the Skippers - Louis Vuitton America's Cup World Series Bermuda racing - meet the stars of the America's Cup. Published on Oct 17, 2015


LVACWS Bermuda Preview - Beautiful boats, beautiful venue - Louis Vuitton America's Cup World Series, Bermuda



America’s Cup television’s Tucker Thompson previews the Louis Vuitton America’s Cup World Series with expert commentators CNN Mainsail’s Shirley Robertson and Yachting World’s Matthew Sheahan, who give their hot tips for who to watch. Published on Oct 17, 2015

More info: americascup.com

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America’s Cup World Series, ACWS 2015, Bermuda, Oct 16-18

Foiling Fun with Jimmy Spithill and Laird Hamilton - The legendary surfer visited Oracle Team USA's base in Bermuda to talk about foiling and what it means for both of their sports. Published on Oct 15, 2015

America’s Cup World Series, ACWS 2015, Hamilton, Bermuda, October 16-18, 2015:

Louis Vuitton America's Cup World Series Bermuda Viewing Options - 35th America's Cup: Live streaming via the AC app--go to link for more information, including broadcast options globally--videos will be embedded on JohnTheCrowd.com once made available by the America's Cup organization.

Other Sailing News:

Sail World (press release)
Clipper Round the World Yacht Race – Fast spinnaker sailing
Clipper Round the World Yacht Race – It has been a day of fast spinnaker sailing as the front passed over the fleet, with multiple teams breaking ...
Clipper Race: New Speed Record Set - Scuttlebutt Sailing News
Clipper Round The World Race: Speed records broken as teams tested by front - BYM News (press release)

Yachtico opens U.S. headquarters in Boca Raton - South Florida Business Journal: "The online yacht charter and rental company launched in 2011 and commands more than 16,000 listings for sailboats, motor boats, catamarans and houseboats across 1,000 destinations. The company officially opened its global headquarters in South Florida in April, and has operations in Europe and China, as well."


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