COVID-19, now officially declared a pandemic, is wreaking havoc on people, the economy and events across the globe, including both high profile and community sailing events.
The the scheduled America’s Cup World Series event that was to take place in Sardinia in April has been postponed, and the SailGP stop in San Francisco scheduled for May has been cancelled.
Some clubs have decided to end their racing season early, or are putting in place procedures to reduce the risk by asking people to stay home if they are unwell or have recently travelled overseas, and cancelling social events.
In Australia, Sail Port Stephens and the Farr 40 Nationals are both officially cancelled, while in New Zealand the 2020 Harken Young 88 Nationals will proceed on-water only with the off-water events cancelled. There are numerous other changes and cancellations across Australia, New Zealand, the US, Canada and beyond.
It’s not all bad news, however. Despite cancellations due to Coronavirus and some wet and and windy weather forecasts, the Above & Beyond Boating Firefighters Family Day went ahead in most places on Sunday. Check out the first article below for the full story.
Until next time, stay safe and healthy!
Happy sailing,
Deb (MySail Founder)
Sailing News from Around the Web
Firefighter family day a success on the water!
Hundreds of volunteer firefighter’s and their families from brigades around Australia turned out for a fantastic day on the water with members of the boating community.
From MySail News | Read full article.
2020 Harken Young 88 Nationals to Proceed On Water
Star studded fleet will be focused on the water. Off-water and social events have been cancelled or switched to the virtual world.
From MySail News | Read full article.
Update: 2020 Brisbane to Gladstone Yacht Race
Queensland Cruising Yacht Club Inc. (QCYC) as the organising authority for the Brisbane to Gladstone Yacht Race is releasing the following statement with respect to the COVID-19 Pandemic.
From Live Sail Die | Read full article.
SailGP Cancels San Francisco Event Scheduled for May 2-3
Due to the COVID-19 pandemic, the San Francisco SailGP event scheduled for May 2-3 has been canceled.
From MySail News | Read full article.
America’s Cup: Sadness in Sardinia
Considering Great Britain’s unkind winter weather, it looked brilliant for America’s Cup challenger Ineos Team UK to set up a temporary base in Sardinia in advance of the scheduled America’s Cup World Series event on April 23-26.
From Scuttlebutt Sailing News | Read full article.
Protest Decision: Topaz versus Svea
When a massive collision occurred between two J Class yachts competing in the 2020 Superyacht Challenge Antigua, this frightening moment for these 130-foot monsters was captured on video. Here is the Protest Decision.
From Scuttlebutt Sailing News | Read full article.
Dad & Child Sailing Experience
We invite dads, also uncles to bring their beloved child or niece or nephew along to share in an awesome sailing adventure. This is a great opportunity to bond, hang-out, chill or however you want to call it with your son or daughter or niece or nephew for a sailing weekend onboard the iconic kiwi yacht Steinlager2.
From Live Sail Die | Read full article.
New Caledonia Groupama Race
Start Location: Noumea, New Caledonia
Date: 21 – 27 June, 2020
Distance: 654 nautical miles
A unique yacht race starting and finishing off the capital Nouméa, with one compulsory passage to the north of the South Pacific island, through the biggest lagoon in the world, the « Grand Passage ».
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