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  • Re: Long time SOLer, Little Surprise
    Board » In memoriam
    Very very sorry to hear that Dale had to abandon ship……….

    True he was not “chatty”……totally wrong dear Bruce …that he was “rarely competitive”.

    I remember sending over to him quite a great number of certificates for top 10 and top 20 in Championships and series. He was VERY competitive in Sprint races, where it was a very good idea to always keep an eye on him.

    A respected competitor and a long-established member of the Sailonline Community.

    His presence and weight in Sailonline’s Community history is not going to be forgotten.

    Ciao Dale ……..
  • Re: 2025 RANKINGS BY NATION
    Board » Sailonline Yacht Club
    NATION RANKINGS

    AS AT END OF AUG 2025

    SEE ATTACHED FILES



    --- Last Edited by WIN at 2025-09-13 12:46:44 ---
  • 2025 RANKINGS BY NATION
    Board » Sailonline Yacht Club
    The Rankings by Nation (INDIVIDUAL) will continue in 2025 with no change vs 2024.

    The Rankings by Nation thread remains here in the SYC partition of the Forum because it is traditionally where SOLers look for it.

    Attached underneath you find 2 DOCUMENTS:

    One illustrates the mechanicals of the rankings scheme; the other one illustrates the mechanicals that will lead to reward the individual SOLers.

    At the end of each calendar month an up to date situation will be posted here for everyone to look at and plan improvements !

    Please feel free to comment or ask for any clarification writing to coord@sailonline.org

    I will publish here for everyone information the most important comments and clarification requests.

    Happy 2025 SOLing !!


    --- Last Edited by WIN at 2025-02-04 18:36:52 ---
  • Cappy is sailing in peaceful waters
    Board » In memoriam
    During the sad moments when we became aware of the loss of Tyger , we also found out that one of the oldest and most iconic SOLers had left to a better world ……Captjack1942 …….aka ….Cappy !!.

    Jack was 82 years old and spent the last 17 as very active member of our Community.

    When Cappy was steering his boat, he was always willing to chat with everyone, and always gave the impression to be well acquainted with everyone, even at first chat…….
    Very few guys are able to make you very comfortable even at early stages of communication ! …Cappy was one of those few.

    Evidence of the above is the fact that the Community started to call him Cappy as if that was really his name and not only a nickname……..to the extent that possibly someone would not be able to understand who the other guy was if he was called Jack , or captjack……

    He was and will always be…”Cappy” …for every one of us.

    A few days ago I sent over to him his 2024 Performance Certificate, without knowing that it would remain undelivered …….well …here delivery is guaranteed …and with that a standing ovation and full respect from all of us .

    Thank you ……. Cappy

    One of those like you with a nickname only : …….your friend … WIN
  • Re: 2025 SMPF SCHEME
    Board » Sailonline Yacht Club
    Here you will find the SMPF sponsored race calendar for 2025, published in advance and updated with each quarter, as well as the list of winners , as soon as they become official each month.

    JAN 2025 :
    Race : Vendee Home starting on the 6th
    Sponsor : Sailonline Yacht Club
    WINNER : gigio of Italy

    FEB 2025 :
    Race : Barbados to Tristan da Cunha starting on the 3rd
    Sponsor : Sailonline Yacht CLub
    WINNER : ForbanduCollett44 of France

    MAR 2025:
    Race : Tristan da Cunha to Coronation Island starting on the 3rd
    Sponsor : Sailonline Yacht Club
    WINNER : marman of Sweden

    APR 2025 :
    Race : Valparaiso to San Francisco
    starting on the 7th
    Sponsor : Sailonline Yacht Club
    WINNER : Pecheve of France

    MAY 2025:
    Race : Elephant Island to Marquesas
    starting on the 5th
    Sponsor : Sailonline Yacht Club
    WINNER : Adlaem of France

    JUN 2025 :
    Race : Marquesas to Young Island
    starting on the 2nd
    Sponsor : Sailonline Yacht Club
    WINNER : skorapka of Czech Republic

    JUL 2025 :
    Race : Young Island to Great Nicobar
    starting on the 7th
    Sponsor : Sailonline Yacht Club
    WINNER : Ibis of Germany

    AUG 2025 :
    Race : Cape Town to Java
    starting on the 4th
    Sponsor : Sailonline Yacht Club
    WINNER : Haddock of Sweden

    SEP 2025 :
    Race : Great Nicobar to Marion Islands
    starting on the 1st
    Sponsor : Sailonline Yacht Club
    WINNER :

    OCT 2025 :
    Race :
    starting on the
    Sponsor : Sailonline Yacht Club
    WINNER :

    NOV 2025 :
    Race :
    starting on the
    Sponsor : Sailonline Yacht Club
    WINNER :

    DEC 2025 :
    Race :
    starting on the
    Sponsor : Sailonline Yacht Club
    WINNER :


    --- Last Edited by WIN at 2025-08-18 10:50:38 ---
  • Re: SOL COOrdinator's role as such ends DEC 31 2024
    Board » General Discussion
    Thank you for your kind words Doug ......
    rest assured !!! ...it will be, at least for the time being, very ...very ..."semi" (5%)

    LOLLLLLLLLLLLLLLLLLLL

    ciao and GRAZIE !!

    Piero
  • 2025 SPECIAL SERIES AND PRIZES
    Board » Flag Officers
    SPECIAL SERIES – 2025

    Hi SOLers !!

    In 2025 there will be a good number of Special Series , all very interesting and challenging.

    A good description has been posted in homepage blog.

    You will find the list hereunder (not necessarily in chronological order)

    In accordance with the policy regarding physical and VIRTUAL prizes (medals) the following general rule will apply :

    1 – Series with up to 3 races = VIRTUAL MEDALS for podium and Award certificates for top 10

    2 – Series with 4 or 5 races = GOLD physical medal for Winner; VIRTUAL MEDALS for second and third and Award certificates for top 10

    3 – Series with 6 or more races = Physical medals for the podium three and Award certificates for top 20

    Once a Series is completed do not forget to look at the podium that will be published in the thread underneath !

    HAPPY 2025 SOLing ! :)

    The 2025 Special Series will be :

    ----2025 DN ICE BOAT SERIES

    FOUR races – ONE discard
    SERIES CODE : 2025 DN
    PHYSICAL GOLD MEDAL FOR SERIES WINNER
    VIRTUAL MEDALS FOR SECOND AND THIRD
    AWARD CERTIFICATES TO TOP 10
    WINNER:
    SECOND:
    THIRD:

    ----2025 Africa by Sea

    Seven races – two discards
    SERIES CODE : 2025 ABS
    PHYSICAL MEDAL FOR ALL PODIUM PLACES
    AWARD CERTIFICATES TO TOP 20
    WINNER:
    SECOND:
    THIRD:

    ----2025 Red Eye

    Six races – one discard
    SERIES CODE : 2025 RED
    PHYSICAL MEDAL FOR ALL PODIUM PLACES
    AWARD CERTIFICATES TO TOP 20
    WINNER:
    SECOND:
    THIRD:

    ----2025 Sinbad by Balloon

    FOUR races – ONE discard
    SERIES CODE : 2025 SBB
    PHYSICAL GOLD MEDAL FOR SERIES WINNER
    VIRTUAL MEDALS FOR SECOND AND THIRD
    AWARD CERTIFICATES TO TOP 10
    WINNER:
    SECOND:
    THIRD:

    ----2025 Round Our Water World

    Eight races in 2025 – one discard
    SERIES CODE : 2025 RWW
    PHYSICAL MEDALS FOR ALL PODIUM PLACES
    AWARD CERTIFICATES TO TOP 20
    WINNER:
    SECOND:
    THIRD:

    ----2025 TS Tall Ships Championship

    Four races in 2025 - one discard
    SERIES CODE : 2025 TS
    PHYSICAL GOLD MEDAL FOR SERIES WINNER
    VIRTUAL MEDALS FOR SECOND AND THIRD
    AWARD CERTIFICATES TO TOP 10
    WINNER: pepsPV5 of Spain
    SECOND: WRmirekd of Poland
    THIRD: Kipper1258 of Australia

    ----2025 SSANZ Triple Series

    Three races in 2025 – ALL to count
    SERIES CODE : 2025 SSANZ
    VIRTUAL MEDALS FOR ALL PODIUM PLACES
    AWARD CERTIFICATES TO TOP 10
    WINNER:
    SECOND:
    THIRD:

    ----2025 Bay to Bay

    Two races in 2025 – ALL to count
    SERIES CODE : 2025 B2B
    VIRTUAL MEDALS FOR ALL PODIUM PLACES
    AWARD CERTIFICATES TO TOP 10
    WINNER: CriticalHippo of USA
    SECOND: brellis of USA
    THIRD: CollegeFund of USA

    ----2025 LOOR Lake Ontario Offshore Racing

    Two races in 2025 – ALL to count
    SERIES CODE : 2025 LOOR
    VIRTUAL MEDALS FOR ALL PODIUM PLACES
    AWARD CERTIFICATES TO TOP 10
    WINNER: WRmirekd of Poland *
    SECOND: Satori of Canada *
    THIRD: vida of Brazil

    * WRmirekd wins the series thanks to tie break of second level (better score at end of last race) - This tie break is manual as not supported by server - This is the official LOOR podium rankings.

    ----2025 Raja Muda international

    Three races in 2025 – ALL to count
    SERIES CODE : 2025 RMI
    VIRTUAL MEDALS FOR ALL PODIUM PLACES
    AWARD CERTIFICATES TO TOP 10
    WINNER:
    SECOND:
    THIRD:

    ----2025 SSANZ Northern TRiangle

    Three races in 2025 – ALL to count
    SERIES CODE : 2025 NT
    VIRTUAL MEDALS FOR ALL PODIUM PLACES
    AWARD CERTIFICATES TO TOP 10
    WINNER: Patrick70119 of S.Africa
    SECOND: WRmirekd of Poland
    THIRD: bonknhoot of The Netherlands

    ----2025 Pantaenius Shetland Series

    Two races in 2025 – ALL to count
    SERIES CODE : 2025 SHE
    VIRTUAL MEDALS FOR ALL PODIUM PLACES
    AWARD CERTIFICATES TO TOP 10
    WINNER: BRENTGRAY of S.Africa
    SECOND: CriticalHippo of USA
    THIRD: Sax747 of Italy

    ----2025 Tasman Double

    Two races – ALL to count
    SERIES CODE : 2025 TD
    VIRTUAL MEDALS FOR ALL PODIUM PLACES
    AWARD CERTIFICATES TO TOP 10
    WINNER:
    SECOND:
    THIRD:



    --- Last Edited by WIN at 2025-08-20 15:28:22 ---
  • 2025 CHAMPIONSHIPS NORs
    Board » Flag Officers » Championships
    The Sailonline Management is pleased to announce

    THE 2025 SOL CHAMPIONSHIP NORs
    ________________________________________


    The four annual Championships will continue without change to format.

    We will also continue the new system where each boat finishing on the podium in a Championship race will receive a virtual medal (Gold - Silver and Bronze) on a certificate sent by email.

    Also : The winner of each Quarterly Championship (16 in total) will continue to receive the exclusive plaque, whilst the second and third on podium will receive by email a virtual Silver or Bronze medal.

    In a nutshell :

    OCEAN CHAMPIONSHIP
    Annual Championship
    12 races (one each month) - 2 discards
    Quarterly Championships
    the 3 races of each quarter - NO discards

    TIMED CHAMPIONSHIP
    Annual Championship
    12 races (three each quarter) - 2 discards
    Quarterly Championships
    the 3 races of each quarter - NO discards

    SPRINT CHAMPIONSHIP
    Annual Championship
    12 races (three each quarter) - 2 discards
    Quarterly Championships
    the 3 races of each quarter - NO discards

    ALL ROUND CHAMPIONSHIP
    Annual Championship
    12 races (one each month) - 2 discards
    Quarterly Championships
    the 3 races of each quarter - NO discards


    SUPERSOLER 2024
    This year again it will be the summa of 48 Championship races (12 OCCH + 12 TRCH + 12 SPRCH + 12 ARCH) and will allow 6 discards.

    Happy Championships SOLing in 2025 !


    Sailonline Management


    --- Last Edited by WIN at 2025-01-01 21:58:04 ---
  • 2025 CERTIFICATES SCHEME MECHANICALS AND SITUATION YTD
    Board » Flag Officers » Races
    Please find hereunder the mechanicals that regulate the annual certificate scheme (there has been no change for 2025).

    At the end of each month in 2025 a file illustrating the up to date situation will be posted here.

    If anyone skipper sees a note for contacting the SOL Management alongside his/her boat's name , it means that we are missing some data to fill the certificate . Please contact as advertised as soon as possible.

    SOL Management

    Thank you



    --- Last Edited by WIN at 2025-09-13 10:48:20 ---
  • 2025 RACE PODIUM CERTIFICATES
    Board » Flag Officers » Races
    Hi SOLers !!!

    During 2025 you will find in this area the podium for each and every race, in the usual format of a certificate to be kept for good memory.

    Each one will be posted in the pertinent monthly area as per date of race start.

    Happy 2025 SOLing !!

    SOL Management

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Current Races:

Silverrudder 2025


Ahoy, SOLers! Get ready for the epic Silver Rudder – Challenge of the Sea! This 125nm single-handed race around Denmark’s island of Funen is back—shallow waters, narrow straits, and shifting winds await. This year, we trade up to our single-handed X-99s—can you master their power where precision counts most? It’s the world’s largest solo regatta, and your virtual helm is calling! Chart your course, trust your instincts, and race for glory in this ultimate test of seamanship!

It is imperative that you read AND understand these special Starting Conditions for SILVERRUDDER 2025:
Starting Conditions!!

Race #1948
INFO by brainaid.de
X-99 Single-handed PARTICULARS
WX Updates:
0430 / 1030 / 1630 / 2230
Ranking: SYC
Race starts: Sep 19th 09:00 Registration Open!

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Rome to Tripoli 2025


The next race in the ARCH series will take us almost straight from Rome to Tripoli. But don't expect this 550nm race to be an easy one. The Mediterranean always offers some surprises. So let's prepare your Lagoon 55 with due care and... Fair Winds.
Race #1943
INFO from brainaid.de
Lagoon 55 PARTICULARS
WX Updates:
0430 / 1030 / 1630 / 2230
Ranking:
ARQ3 - ARCH - SUPSOL – SYC
Race starts: Sep 15th 17:00 Registration Open!
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Carib Rum Run 2025

Welcome to the Caribbean and Sailonline’s legendary Carib Rum Run! This year we trade tall ships for pure speed as we race our sleek Santa Cruz 70s on a 1759nm slalom through the rum islands. Yer mission: plunder barrels from the region’s finest distilleries and deliver ‘em to the rum-thirsty sands of Cancun, Mexico. Finish on or before International Talk Like a Pirate Day, 19 September, to etch yer name in legend! Join SYC before race end and ye scallywags can disguise yer boat with a pirate name for this race only! Hoist the sails, sharpen yer cutlasses—the rum run awaits!
Race #1944
INFO by brainaid.de
Santa Cruz 70 PARTICULARS
WX Updates:
0430 / 1030 / 1630 / 2230
Ranking: SYC
Race starts: Sep 15th 00:00 Registration Open!
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Roslagen TIMED Sea Race

Welcome to quite possibly the most challenging TIMED race of the year. This month finds us in Sweden with lots of islands and narrow passages when we sail our Seacart 30 trimaran over the 86nm from Lidingö outside Stockholm to the beautiful coastal village of Öregrund. Consider yourself a winner if you complete the course nonstop! This is a TIMEDrace so you may RE-REGISTER HEREto try again after finishing a run. You will have 13 days and 11 hours to test your skill and decision making after the race opens.
Race #1945
INFO by brainaid.de
Seacart 30 Particulars
WX Updates:
0430 / 1030 / 1630 / 2230
Ranking:
TRQ3 - TRCH - SUPSOL - SYC
Race starts: Sep 07th 12:00 Registration Open!
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The Vineyard Race 2025


For the first time since first hosting a virtual Vineyard in cooperation with Long Island's Stamford Yacht Club back in 2010, due to an operational calendaring error, Sailonline has missed the start of the real life race, the USA’s Labor Day weekend this year unusually falling across the turn of August. Silly SOL! So, a week late please join us anyway for a virtual rerun of Stamford’s iconic annual overnighter from their club line out the sound to Buzzard's Bay Light near Martha's Vineyard Island and back again, leaving Block Island to starboard. This year, Sailonline is making its magic MC 38 available to competitors, a race boat with a quirky polar that will require you to stay wide awake as you speed around the c 250 nm course, in rockstar style!
Race #1946
INFO by brainaid.de
MC 38 PARTICULARS
NAM_AWIP WX Updates:
0245 / 0845 / 1445 / 2045
Ranking: SYC
RACE CLOSE: Sunday,
September 14 at 2300 UTC.
Race starts: Sep 06th 17:05 Registration Closed
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Great Nicobar to Marion Island 2025

The Adventure Continues – Leg #6 of the RWW Series.
We’re setting sail on the next stage of the RWW Series: a 4,400-nautical-mile passage from Great Nicobar to Marion Island. This demanding leg will test endurance, strategy, and seamanship at the highest level. As part of the 2025 Ocean Championship, this marks the ninth legendary challenge in the series — and one of the most exhilarating yet. The race will be contested aboard the Archer 78’ ketch, a vessel built to push sailors to their limits across the vast Indian Ocean.
PRIZE: SMPF
Race #1942
INFO by brainaid.de
Archer 78 PARTICULARS    
WX Updates:
0430 / 1030 / 1630 / 2230    
Ranking: OCQ3 - RWW - OCCH - SUPSOL - SYC
Race starts: Sep 01st 11:00 Registration Closed
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  1. Sailonline Yacht Club Member vida
  2. Sailonline Yacht Club Member WRmirekd
  3. Sailonline Yacht Club Member CriticalHippo
  4. Sailonline Yacht Club Member rafa
  5. Sailonline Yacht Club Member KaSToR
  6. Sailonline Yacht Club Member Kipper1258
  7. Sailonline Yacht Club Member BRENTGRAY
  8. Sailonline Yacht Club Member Sax747
  9. Sailonline Yacht Club Member Panpyc
  10. Sailonline Yacht Club Member CollegeFund

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