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Yahoo
23-07-2025
- Entertainment
- Yahoo
'80s Yacht Rock King, 74, Blows Fans Away With 'Timeless' Performance of Beloved Song
'80s Yacht Rock King, 74, Blows Fans Away With 'Timeless' Performance of Beloved Song originally appeared on Parade. '80s legend Christopher Cross dazzled fans with a five-minute-long version of his 1979 hit 'Sailing' on opening night of his tour with fellow '80s icons Toto and Men at Work. Fans inside the iThink Financial Amphitheatre in West Palm Beach, FL, were treated to a memorable musical moment featuring a long piano intro before Cross entered with the unmistakable guitar riff, followed by his still-spot-on vocals. Fans 'couldn't like this enough.'Cross, 74, sounded pitch-perfect performing 'Sailing,' which reached the No. 1 spot on the U.S. Hot 100 in 1979. Adult contemporary rock — also known as Yacht Rock — has seen a resurgence in recent years, thanks to Gen X nostalgia, social media influence, and the genre's calm, uplifting tone that offers a gentle escape from modern-day stresses. In clips of Cross's performance, fans sailed into the comment section to reminisce and celebrate the singer's renewed popularity. 'This song will never get old,' shared one fan, while another added, 'Timeless. The crowd feels this… beautiful.''Brings back great memories of growing up,' shared another, echoing the sentiments of many. The U.S. leg of Christopher Cross's tour concludes on August 30 in Ridgefield, Washington. 🎬SIGN UP for Parade's Daily newsletter to get the latest pop culture news & celebrity interviews delivered right to your inbox🎬 '80s Yacht Rock King, 74, Blows Fans Away With 'Timeless' Performance of Beloved Song first appeared on Parade on Jul 20, 2025 This story was originally reported by Parade on Jul 20, 2025, where it first appeared. Solve the daily Crossword
New York Times
18-07-2025
- Sport
- New York Times
How SailGP Keeps the Boats From Breaking
Sailing wisdom holds that if a weakness exists, the sea will find it. The Australia SailGP team members experienced this firsthand just before the start of Race 7 of the Oracle San Francisco Sail Grand Prix in March, when the wing sail of their foiling F50 catamaran collapsed. No one was hurt, but an investigation revealed a construction problem affecting multiple boats. SailGP, which owns and maintains the league's 12 identical F50s, began to fix the problem. This included investigating the cause of the failure, canceling the next event and upgrading all of the fleet's wing sails. While this incident was striking, it illustrated a larger challenge for the league, which will hold its next event — the Emirates Great Britain Sail Grand Prix — in Portsmouth, England, on Saturday and Sunday. F50s may look like they effortlessly fly across the water on hydrofoils, but back ashore it takes a small army to ensure the boats are constantly ready and evenly matched. 'Every F50 has daily pre- and post-sailing checks that take place from all departments: electronics, hydraulics rigging, boat building,' said Joel Marginson, director of SailGP Technologies, the league's design, engineering and manufacturing operation. 'At the end of the event, all the boats and wings are completely disassembled and fully serviced.' Marginson said this included nondestructive testing — for example, ultrasonic testing, thermography and radiography — to identify any issues. Want all of The Times? Subscribe.
Wales Online
01-07-2025
- Entertainment
- Wales Online
Rod Stewart fans left 'crying' after moment that went unseen during Glastonbury set
Rod Stewart fans left 'crying' after moment that went unseen during Glastonbury set Rod Stewart performed a headline set at Glastonbury on Sunday afternoon and was joined by a string of special guests, as well as his children Aiden and Alastair Rod Stewart performs onstage during day five of the Glastonbury Festival 2025 (Image:) Sir Rod Stewart delighted fans with a charming photo of his sons Aiden and Alastair enjoying his performance at Glastonbury Festival on Sunday. The singer captivated the audience from the Pyramid Stage on Sunday afternoon, filling the coveted Legends slot with an array of special guests. Mick Hucknall, Ronnie Wood, and Lulu were among those who joined Sir Rod for a thrilling set that included some of his most iconic tracks like 'Maggie May', 'Do Ya Think I'm Sexy', and 'Sailing', as well as other crowd-pleasers such as 'Love Train'. His children also made a special appearance, rooting for their father amidst the sea of festival-goers. The 80-year-old rock star took to Instagram on Monday morning to post a heart-warming picture of Alastair hoisting his younger brother Aiden onto his shoulders for a better glimpse of the stage action. From superstar gigs to cosy pubs, find out What's On in Wales by signing up to our newsletter here Rod Stewart shares adorable pic of sons watching Glastonbury set as fans say same thing (Image: Instagram/ @sirrodstewart ) In the photograph, the two boys are seen grinning broadly as they support their dad. "Two of my precious children at @glastofest giving their old dad support," Sir Rod wrote alongside the image. "Alastair and Aiden. Love ya boys! !", reports the Mirror. Article continues below Alastair and Aiden are Sir Rod's children with his spouse, Penny Lancaster. Enthusiastic comments flooded in from followers praising his Glastonbury set, with several declaring it the highlight of the festival. One fan exclaimed: "You were incredible best act of the entire festival." Another admirer shared: "Rod you were outshone any of the other performers gave a 5 star performance,". One enthusiastic fan raved: "Rod you were spectacular. I cried all the way through, danced and sang. "Loved every minute. Thank you Sir," while another gushed: "You were absolutely fantastic and it was so heartwarming to see your family giving you so much love." During Rod's captivating performance, a poignant tribute was paid to the late Christine McVie of Fleetwood Mac, who passed away in November 2022. Her image was beamed onto the giant screen, providing a memorable moment for the festival-goers. As Rod took to the stage, the crowd was electric, with fans at the front gratefully receiving cups of water to combat the sweltering heat. Despite the outfit changes and guest appearances, Rod appeared to be having the time of his life, eventually wrapping up his set a few minutes later than scheduled. As the show drew to a close, Rod told the crowd: "We have got to get off the stage soon, we are done," before launching into his hit song Sailing. "He also took the opportunity to express his gratitude to his celebrity guests, whose contributions helped make the show a resounding success with the audience." Article continues below
Times of Oman
01-07-2025
- Sport
- Times of Oman
Pre-registration now open for the inaugural World Sailing Inclusion Championships
Muscat: World Sailing is excited to announce that pre-registration is now open for the first World Sailing Inclusion Championships, taking place at the Mussanah Sailing School at the Barceló Mussanah Resort in the Sultanate of Oman from 30 November to 8 December 2025. Organised in partnership with Oman Sail, this groundbreaking event marks a major milestone for the sport – the first multiclass, global championship hosted by World Sailing that is designed specifically to include both Para classified athletes and athletes with disabilities who do not meet IPC classification criteria, all racing side by side in an inclusive, high-performance environment. The championship will feature competition across five categories, including the RS Venture Connect two-person keelboat, which is open to both Para-classified and inclusive category teams using servo control systems; the Hansa 303 single class, which welcomes sailors regardless of classification; the ILCA 6 class, designated for athletes with intellectual impairments and requiring Virtus, Special Olympics, or World Sailing II classification; the RS21 blind fleet racing class, open to visually impaired sailors classified as B1, B2, or B3; and Seated Wing Foiling, an exciting new discipline open to both Para MIC-classified and self-declared inclusive athletes. Interested sailors, teams and MNAs are invited to complete the pre-registration form to express interest. Early pre-registration is strongly encouraged as entries will be limited per class, but sailors must note that pre-registration does not confirm entry due to the limited availability of charter equipment in each class and the rotational race formats detailed in the Notice of Race. Pre-registration will guide the organisers in the planning of equipment use, accommodation needs, classification logistics and the overall event structure. This is particularly important given the The Notice of Race (NoR) and Sailing Instructions are available now on the World Sailing website and provide full details on eligibility, format, classification, equipment, and entry fees. Dr Khamis Al Jabri, CEO of Oman Sail, said, 'We are honoured to host the first World Sailing Inclusion Championships. This event is a powerful statement about the importance of inclusion – both in sport and in society. We look forward to welcoming sailors from around the world to Oman for what promises to be an unforgettable championship.' Hannah Stodel, Para World Sailing Manager, added, 'This first edition of such a landmark event promises to be an exciting opportunity to showcase the diversity of our sport. The Inclusion Championships are a celebration of what sailing can be – inclusive, dynamic, and welcoming to all. From grassroots participants to elite competitors, this is a chance to compete on equal terms.' A dedicated competition site has now launched, where you'll find more information on equipment, registration, and media contacts. It will also host the confirmed entry list, results and all event updates in the lead-up to and during the championships.
Daily Record
30-06-2025
- Entertainment
- Daily Record
Rod Stewart's Glastonbury performance from overheating to missing act
Sir Rod played at the Somerset festival on Sunday afternoon. Sir Rod Stewart performed at Glastonbury Festival yesterday afternoon and certainly put on a show during the Legends slot as he welcomed various different guests on stage. Mick Hucknall, Ronnie Wood and Lulu joined him for an exciting set which included some of his biggest songs such as Maggie May, Do Ya Think I'm Sexy and Sailing - whilst he also belted out other hits like Love Train. During his set, there was a poignantly staged homage to the late Fleetwood Mac star Christine McVie. Christine, who passed away in November 2022, was honoured at Glastonbury with her image displayed on the big screen to the admiration of festival-goers. Fans were densely packed for Sir Rod's set, eagerly absorbing the 80 year old's energetic show, as staff handed out water to keep the audience hydrated amidst the blistering heat at the festival. Yet, even a star-studded live show like this wasn't exempt from complications. The Mirror takes a look at the intricacies of Rod Stewart's ninety-minute performance and elaborates on how he managed when the heat of Worthy Farm became a challenge... Overheating Due to the sweltering conditions, Rod had to make a temporary exit from the stage not once but twice throughout his extended set, needing to switch up his attire as the temperature soared. Originally wearing a jacket and long-sleeved white shirt, Sir Rod eventually emerged back on stage brandishing a striking pink suit, remarking to fans: "The girls are going to do a song for you while a change my shirt." His band then launched into a spirited cover of 'Lady Marmalade'. Rod's band stepped in to perform another song as he vanished without warning to change into a vibrant green suit for the second time. Missing guest Lulu, one of Rod's guests during the afternoon performance, had a slightly awkward entrance on stage. After Rod introduced Ronnie Wood and then Lulu, Ronnie promptly made his way on stage, but Lulu was nowhere in sight. Rod paused and announced 'oh Lulu is coming on in a bit' while Ronnie picked up his guitar and played for the massive Glastonbury audience. Lulu later made her appearance, performing Hot Legs with Rod in her dazzling white suit. Song blunder During one of his most renowned songs, Maggie May, Rod seemed to fumble his introduction. Despite appearing to start singing prematurely, it certainly didn't deter fans from joining in. The song prompted the largest singalong of the set from the enormous crowd, which was filled to capacity as Rod dominated the iconic Pyramid Stage for ninety minutes. Late finish Rod must have been having such a good time that he ended his set a few minutes late. Amidst the costume changes and celebrity guests, Rod concluded his performance about five minutes behind schedule. "We have got to get off the stage soon, we are done," he informed the audience before performing the hit track Sailing. He also expressed gratitude to all his celebrity guests for their contribution to his show, which was warmly received by fans. One thing's for sure, the 80-year-old rocker certainly knows how to put on a show. Join the Daily Record WhatsApp community! Get the latest news sent straight to your messages by joining our WhatsApp community today. You'll receive daily updates on breaking news as well as the top headlines across Scotland. No one will be able to see who is signed up and no one can send messages except the Daily Record team. All you have to do is click here if you're on mobile, select 'Join Community' and you're in! If you're on a desktop, simply scan the QR code above with your phone and click 'Join Community'. We also treat our community members to special offers, promotions, and adverts from us and our partners. If you don't like our community, you can check out any time you like. To leave our community click on the name at the top of your screen and choose 'exit group'.
