Sailing World on Water Dec 24.21

Highlights of what happened globally in the sport of sailing in the last 7 days.
This is the “Sailing World on Water”, December 24, 2021.

These are the highlights of the sport of Sailing, in the last seven days.

The Great Britain SailGP Team, are out of the Australian Sail Grand Prix, after a collision with the Japan SailGP Team, in the final race of the opening day. As the team onboard the British F 50 were focusing on closing down the gap to the American boat in the pre-start, they did not see the Japanese boat. That error resulted in a significant crash with both boats unable to continue racing, but thankfully no one was hurt. Under the rules the British team were out of the event, and offered their boat to the Japanese Team led by Australian, Nathan Outteridge.

The Bacardi Winter Series, and Bacardi Invitational Regatta, are once again returning to Miami USA, for the 2021-2022 racing season. The season opener for 2021-2022 is Bacardi Winter Series Event 1, featuring racing for the J 70 and Melges 24 fleets, from 18-19 December 2021. These are highlights from Days one and two.

Sam Davies, through her Initiatives Coeur sailing programme, has saved the life of 342 children. Her current boat has saved 215, and after a huge Vendee Globe, where she crashed out, repaired her boat, and set out to chase the fleet after repairs where completed in Cape Town. Now it’s time for a new boat for her and hope for more children.

Another worthy organisation in the IMOCA racing, is 11th Hour Racing, who are involved in cleaning up the oceans. Their two boat team had mixed results last year. They released their top 11 moments of 2021.

The French racing Trimaran ACTUAL, was brought home to its base in Lorient, for much needed T L C. They are a “well-oiled” team who spring into action, and soon the boat is in pieces dockside. It’s an impressive sight.

Here is the confirmed route for the coming, “The World Race”, starting from Alicante in 2022.