The event arena was charged on Monday 10 February with sailors and spectators alike discussing conditions, sharing tips and talking technique as anticipation filled the air.

Glenn Ashby (AUS) has taken an early lead at the A-Class Catamaran World Championship in Takapuna, Auckland, New Zealand.

The Alpari World Match Racing Tour has announced the schedule of events for the 2014 ISAF Match Racing World Championship. The 2014 Tour will feature six stages across three continents spanning Europe, Asia and North America - with additional events expected in Europe and Oceania in the coming months.

America's Cup skipper and Olympic Gold medallist, Nathan Outteridge (AUS) put another slant on the form guide for the 2014 A-Class Catamaran Worlds with a convincing win in the practice race sailed off Takapuna Beach, New Zealand.

Jordan Recce from the host club, the Royal Sydney Yacht Squadron, has won the prestigious ISAF Grade 3 Hardy Cup for Under 25s on Sydney Harbour, Australia.

The qualification system for the 2016 Olympic Sailing Qualification has been published.

Hana Dragojevic from Croatia was awarded the IOC President's Youth Prize at the International Fair Play Committee (CIFP) annual conference.

It is with great sadness that ISAF reports that Hugh Elliot (USA) passed away unexpectedly on 2 February.