Yachting Malta Coastal Race Yachting Malta Coastal Race A perfect prelude to the 46th Rolex Middle Sea Race The Yachting Malta Coastal Race, organised by the Royal Malta Yacht Club, provided a thrilling variety of conditions for an international fleet — a fitting appetizer ahead of the 46th Rolex Middle Sea Race. by Royal Malta Yacht Club Posted 16 Oct 07:17 AEDT Women's Match Racing & The Magenta Project partner Women's Match Racing & The Magenta Project partner The Magenta Project will be named as an Official Charity Partner of the Women's WMRT The Women's WMRT today announced a new strategic partnership with The Magenta Project, the award-winning global charity founded in 2015 to promote and build greater equity and inclusion for women in the sport of sailing and the wider marine industry. by Women's WMRT Posted 15 Oct 23:29 AEDT America's Cup: Partnership Agreement reached America's Cup: Partnership Agreement reached The clock is now ticking to the close of entry period on the 31st October 2025 Establishing a bold new governance structure bringing all participating teams in the Louis Vuitton 38th America's Cup together to govern and grow the America's Cup collectively. by America's Cup Media Posted 15 Oct 22:59 AEDT 2025 Aloha Classic Grand Final day 1 2025 Aloha Classic Grand Final day 1 Strong performances and early signals in the world title race The 2025 Aloha Classic Grand Final, presented by WINDSURF AI, opened in classic Ho'okipa conditions, with steady trade winds and clean mast high set waves, setting the stage for the Challenger Rounds. by International Windsurfing Tour Posted 15 Oct 20:56 AEDT LGT Wealth Management Australia Cup Weekend 1 LGT Wealth Management Australia Cup Weekend 1 Marcus Blackmore's Hooligan had a cleansweep of the TP52 results The LGT Wealth Management Australia Cup combining TP52 Australia and Super 40 racing commenced this weekend from the Cruising Yacht Club of Australia. by Nic Douglass for @sailorgirlhq Posted 15 Oct 20:34 AEDT 2025 Australian Sailing Awards Finalists Announced 2025 Australian Sailing Awards Finalists Announced Volunteers and sailing stars from around the country have been named A stellar line-up of clubs, volunteers and sailing stars from around the country have been named as national finalists for the 2025 Australian Sailing Awards. by Australian Sailing Posted 15 Oct 20:22 AEDT Pyewacket 70 - Unfinished business Pyewacket 70 - Unfinished business Imagine owning one of the most celebrated offshore racing yachts in modern sailing history Imagine owning one of the most celebrated offshore racing yachts in modern sailing history — Pyewacket 70. More than just a fast yacht, she's a proven platform for performance, prestige, and adventure. by Richard Gladwell, Sail-World.com Posted 15 Oct 19:28 AEDT Spotlight on Evening Star Spotlight on Evening Star An ATL Composite solution from start to finish Eighteen months of construction are drawing to a close at Mahi Boats on the full-custom Schionning 1520 Solitaire performance catamaran, Evening Star. by DuFLEX Posted 15 Oct 16:24 AEDT Etchells Worlds coming to San Diego Etchells Worlds coming to San Diego The highly anticipated event is bringing the best of the best from all around the world Next spring, the International Etchells Class will descend upon the waters of San Diego, California for the 2026 Etchells World Championship hosted by San Diego Yacht Club May 7 - May 15, 2026. by San Diego Yacht Club Posted 15 Oct 10:35 AEDT Sydney to Auckland Ocean Race Day 5 Sydney to Auckland Ocean Race Day 5 Fleet slows down as breeze lightens The Sydney to Auckland Ocean Race (S2A) is evoking all sorts of emotions aboard the yachts remaining at sea, as conditions go from wild and wet to light and tricky as breakages start to take their toll and New Zealand seems so far away for some. by Di Pearson / Sydney to Auckland media Posted 15 Oct 10:11 AEDT The Winner-Takes-All Race The Winner-Takes-All Race Event format at the 49er, 49erFX & Nacra 17 Worlds could be the best option for the Olympics The 49er, 49erFX and Nacra 17 World Championships just held in Cagliari, Italy, could well be the most important held in the class. Not just that, it may influence how sailing happens at the Olympics. by Mark Jardine Posted 15 Oct 06:00 AEDT Vaikobi's top-rated polarized shades Vaikobi's top-rated polarized shades VIZE+ Polarized Ocean Eyewear - lenses made for the ocean environment With lenses made for the ocean environment, Vaikobi's VIZE+ Polarized Ocean Eyewear is too good to look away. But don't just take their word for it... all their polarized sunglasses have been tested and reviewed by ocean frothers all over the world! by Vaikobi Posted 15 Oct 04:30 AEDT Thomas Ruyant aims for a three-peat in IMOCA Class Thomas Ruyant aims for a three-peat in IMOCA Class There will be 18 two-handed IMOCAs on the Transat Café L'OR startline The Transat Café L'OR from Le Havre to Martinique, which forms the finale of the 2025 IMOCA season, is now just 12 days away and it's a classic course that has attracted a stellar field. by Ed Gorman / IMOCA Globe Series Posted 15 Oct 02:10 AEDT All change in the Endeavour Trophy All change in the Endeavour Trophy A dramatic twist in the results after a request for redress was reopened by the Protest Committee The 64th Endeavour Trophy has seen a dramatic twist in the results after a request for redress was reopened by the Protest Committee when they realised that a significant error may have been made at the initial hearing. by Royal Corinthian Yacht Club Posted 15 Oct 01:36 AEDT Manly 16s Club Championship Heat 3 Manly 16s Club Championship Heat 3 Crazy doesn't begin to explain the finish Crazy doesn't begin to explain the finish to third heat of Manly's club championship on Saturday. by Adam Lucius Posted 15 Oct 00:45 AEDT Macif renews its commitment to ocean racing Macif renews its commitment to ocean racing A new IMOCA program 2027-2030 with Sam Goodchild as skipper Macif announces the continuation of its commitment to ocean racing with an ambitious project that will begin in 2027 and end in 2030. The IMOCA MACIF will be on the starting line of the Vendée Globe 2028-2029. by IMOCA MACIF Posted 14 Oct 22:00 AEDT 2025 Aloha Classic Grand Final Preview 2025 Aloha Classic Grand Final Preview World titles on the line as next-gen shines A 16-year-old girl could be about to dethrone a queen. A hungry challenger could crash through a two-decade-long empire. One final event. Everything on the line. by International Windsurfing Tour Posted 14 Oct 20:22 AEDT Clockwork readies for first M2D Yacht Race Clockwork readies for first M2D Yacht Race Clockwork on the start line for their first Melbourne to Devonport 'Rudder Cup' Yacht Race It would be hard to find two more enthusiastic and committed offshore sailors than South Australians, Mary Ann Harvey and Andrew Lloyd, co-owners and "equal skippers" of the Sydney 38, Clockwork, from the Cruising Yacht Club of South Australia. by Jane Austin/ORCV media Posted 14 Oct 18:05 AEDT Belgium Ocean Racing breaks Class40 24hr record Belgium Ocean Racing breaks Class40 24hr record 452.22 nautical miles at an average speed of 18.84 knots At an average speed of 18.84 knots, a superb performance by the Jonas Gerckens Belgian team competing in the 2nd edition of the GLOBE40 with Benoit Hantzperg and Renaud Dehareng on board for this leg 2, covering 452.22 nautical miles in 24 hours. by Sirius Events Posted 14 Oct 16:37 AEDT America's Cupdate: October 10, 2025 America's Cupdate: October 10, 2025 Sailing Illustrated's Tom Ehman and Sail-World's Richard Gladwell dissect the America's Cup. Sailing Illustrated's Tom Ehman and Sail-World's NZ Editor, Richard Gladwell discussed the latest developments in the America's Cup, last Friday/Saturday (depending on your time zone) on sailing's only regular live video podcast. by Sail-World Posted 14 Oct 16:23 AEDT Sydney - Auckland Ocean Race: Lucky wins Sydney - Auckland Ocean Race: Lucky wins The USA registered pocket maxi Lucky, formerly Rambler 88, has taken line honours in the Sydney Auck The USA registered pocket maxi Lucky, formerly Rambler 88, has taken line honours in the Sydney Auckland Ocean Race - crossing the Tasman in in just 68hrs. Four yachts are still racing. by Richard Gladwell & RPAYC Media Posted 14 Oct 13:12 AEDT Sydney to Auckland Ocean Race Day 4 Sydney to Auckland Ocean Race Day 4 Lucky claims line honours but race still on Bryon Ehrhart's Lucky has claimed line honours and broken the race record in the Sydney to Auckland Ocean Race (S2A) earlier this morning, crossing the finish line at 9.20.27.26am AEDT finishing the race in 2d 20h 27 minutes 7 seconds. by Di Pearson / Sydney to Auckland media Posted 14 Oct 12:28 AEDT Lucky joins PIC Coastal Classic Lucky joins PIC Coastal Classic Lucky, the 88-foot Juan K-designed maxi has entered PIC Coastal Classic race. The New Zealand Multihull Yacht Club, organisers of the PIC Coastal Classic have welcomed the entry of Lucky, the 88-foot Juan K-designed maxi that has just set a race record for the the 2025 Sydney to Auckland Ocean Race. by Fran Holland NZ Multihull Yacht Club Posted 14 Oct 11:56 AEDT 12ft Skiff season ready to launch 12ft Skiff season ready to launch With the 63rd Interdominion Championship between Australia and New Zealand opening the New Year The NSW 12 Foot Skiff sailing calendar has been announced and the program will be in full swing later this month, while the pot boiler 63rd Interdominion Championship between Australia and New Zealand, will open New Year's racing in January 2026. by Di Pearson / 12ft Skiff media Posted 14 Oct 07:44 AEDT Abu Dhabi to host the GKA Kite World Tour Abu Dhabi to host the GKA Kite World Tour Top kiteboarders will take to Fahid Island's waters in a six-day spectacle of high-flying action Abu Dhabi will host the GKA Kite World Tour for the very first time, bringing back-to-back World Cups in Hydrofoil Big Air and Freestyle to Fahid Island, Abu Dhabi's newest coastal wellness destination and the world's first Fitwel-certified island. by GKA Kite World Tour Posted 14 Oct 07:05 AEDT Mighty Magenta Community Hub launched Mighty Magenta Community Hub launched A unique platform for sailing and the marine industry The Magenta Project, a global charity driving equity and inclusion in sailing and the wider marine industry, is proud to announce the launch of the Mighty Magenta Community Hub - a bold and vibrant digital space designed to connect, inspire, and empower. by The Magenta Project Posted 14 Oct 05:29 AEDT Abu Dhabi to host GWA Wingfoil World Cup finale Abu Dhabi to host GWA Wingfoil World Cup finale The event will see the sport's top athletes descend on Fahid Island Abu Dhabi, the capital of the United Arab Emirates, will make history this autumn as it hosts the GWA Wingfoil World Cup for the very first time, serving as the grand finale of the 2025 FreeFly Slalom season. by Ian MacKinnon Posted 14 Oct 04:56 AEDT Renaissance of the two ACs? Renaissance of the two ACs? A look at how the two ACs - the Admiral's Cup and America's Cup have evolved in the past few months A look at the events of July and August including the highly successful revival of the Admirals' Cup and international offshore racing. Is the America's Cup on a new tack? Behind the scenes in SailGP. Top racer for sale. by Richard Gladwell/Sail-World Posted 13 Oct 22:14 AEDT Malta welcomes a world-class fleet Malta welcomes a world-class fleet For the 2025 Yachting Malta Coastal Race The 2025 Yachting Malta Coastal Race sets sail from Marsamxett Harbour on Wednesday 15 October, marking the traditional warm-up for the Rolex Middle Sea Race, which follows on Saturday 18 October. by Rolex Middle Sea Race Media Posted 13 Oct 21:41 AEDT Sydney to Auckland Ocean Race Day 3 Sydney to Auckland Ocean Race Day 3 Unpleasant night at sea Last night was a harsh reminder of how a beautiful sail on the ocean can change in an instant, as it did last night, requiring quick thinking and action as crews worked together to bring things back under control. by Di Pearson / Sydney to Auckland media Posted 13 Oct 11:14 AEDT Breakthrough performances for Australian sailors Breakthrough performances for Australian sailors At the 49er, 49erFX and Nacra 17 World Championships in Cagliari From light airs to heavy breeze, Sardinia served up a full spectrum of conditions as the 49er, 49erFX and Nacra 17 World Championships came to a dramatic close. by Lisa Darmanin / Australian Sailing Team Posted 13 Oct 07:45 AEDT 49er & 49erFX and Nacra 17 Worlds overall 49er & 49erFX and Nacra 17 Worlds overall Botín and Trittel Paul clinch first world title as Gimson and Burnet prevail in Cagliari showdown The 2025 49er, 49erFX, and Nacra 17 World Championships wrapped up in spectacular style today with a double-race medal series that crowned three deserving world champions. by Andy Rice Posted 13 Oct 05:16 AEDT 2.4mR Worlds at Lake Garda, Italy overall 2.4mR Worlds at Lake Garda, Italy overall The conclusion of an epic event The Inclusive 2.4mR World Championship 2025 officially concluded today at Fraglia Vela Malcesine, after four intense days of top-level Open and Para sailing on the stunning waters of Lake Garda. by Fraglia Vela Malcesine Posted 13 Oct 03:31 AEDT North Sails Zenda: Relaunched & Ready North Sails Zenda: Relaunched & Ready Driven by decades of shared expertise and a passion for One Design sailing Driven by decades of shared expertise and a passion for One Design sailing, North Sails Zenda relaunches to support the next chapter of Melges Performance Sailboats based in Wisconsin. by North Sails Posted 13 Oct 02:00 AEDT 18ft Skiffs: SIXT Spring Championship, Race 1 18ft Skiffs: SIXT Spring Championship, Race 1 An unfortunate opening to the Australian 18 Footers League's 2025-26 summer season It was an unfortunate opening to the Australian 18 Footers League's 2025-26 summer season today when strong westerly winds, gusting to more than 30 knots, forced the club to abandon Race 1 of the SIXT Spring 18ft skiff Championship on Sydney Harbour. by Frank Quealey Posted 12 Oct 17:21 AEDT 49er & 49erFX and Nacra 17 Worlds Day 5 49er & 49erFX and Nacra 17 Worlds Day 5 Veterans school the Newbies on a swell day in Cagliari Jonas Warrer and Mathias Lehm Sletten (DEN 79): 2-2-1 day vaults them into third overall. by Andy Rice Posted 12 Oct 12:19 AEDT Sydney to Auckland Ocean Race Day 2 Sydney to Auckland Ocean Race Day 2 Competition is on as Lucky continues to lead Bryon Ehrhart's Lucky (USA) continues to lead the Sydney to Auckland Ocean Race (S2A) on the water this morning, barrelling along at up to 20 knots across the Tasman Sea, her destination in Auckland, approximately 1022 nautical miles away at 8.30am. by Di Pearson / Sydney to Auckland media Posted 12 Oct 09:55 AEDT Freestyle Pro Tour Geneva day 4 Freestyle Pro Tour Geneva day 4 Caers craziness continues, Esteve flies high and SVB-72 is back to tow-in As we entered Day 4 of the FPT Geneva, all eyes were once again on Foilstyle. After a full day on standby before the first qualifying round yesterday, the forecast finally looked promising, and riders were more than ready to get things under way. by Freestyle Pro Tour Posted 12 Oct 07:48 AEDT 2.4mR Worlds at Lake Garda, Italy Day 3 2.4mR Worlds at Lake Garda, Italy Day 3 The final battles before the grand finale Weather conditions continue to bring light afternoon winds, making the races of the 2.4mR World Championship particularly technical and demanding. by Fraglia Vela Malcesine Posted 12 Oct 04:47 AEDT GKA Kite-Surf World Cup Dakhla 2025 wrap up GKA Kite-Surf World Cup Dakhla 2025 wrap up Airton Cozzolino and Capucine Delannoy claim victory As golden light fell over Dakhla's desert coastline, Airton Cozzolino sealed victory after a day of thrilling battles and upsets — marking a spectacular start to the GKA Kite-Surf World Cup Dakhla 2025. by GKA Kite World Tour Posted 12 Oct 03:18 AEDT Musto Skiff 2025 Highlights Musto Skiff 2025 Highlights Plus what's ahead for 2026 It's been a good year for the Musto Skiff class, kicking off with the World Championships in Sydney and rolling through a packed calendar of racing and training across Europe and Australia. by International Musto Skiff Class Committee Posted 12 Oct 00:35 AEDT Sydney to Auckland Ocean Race Start Sydney to Auckland Ocean Race Start Lucky leads in early stages Bryon Ehrhart's Lucky was lucky to make the start of the Sydney to Auckland Ocean Race today, but make it the Juan K 88 from the USA did and led the charge to Sydney Heads, turning left at 1.12pm after the 1pm start near Sow & Pigs Reef at Watsons Bay. by Di Pearson / Sydney to Auckland media Posted 11 Oct 17:44 AEDT 49er & 49erFX and Nacra 17 Worlds Day 4 49er & 49erFX and Nacra 17 Worlds Day 4 SailGP stars do a "Max Verstappen" to take control of the 49er Worlds From SailGP to skiff supremacy: Spain's Diego Botín and Florian Trittel jumped to the top of the leaderboard at the 2025 49er World Championship in Cagliari after a commanding day on the water. by Andy Rice Posted 11 Oct 17:21 AEDT 2.4mR Worlds at Lake Garda, Italy Day 2 2.4mR Worlds at Lake Garda, Italy Day 2 3 races in even lighter Ora winds than on the opening day The second day of racing at the 2.4mR World Championship delivered even lighter Ora winds than on the opening day, setting the stage for another technically demanding afternoon on Lake Garda. by Fraglia Vela Malcesine Posted 11 Oct 08:39 AEDT Freestyle Pro Tour Geneva day 3 Freestyle Pro Tour Geneva day 3 Neubauer, Kempen and Müller secure final spots The plan was clear: Foilstyle was on the cards, with the first possible start set for 10:00. Riders took to the water on bigger gear, testing the light morning breeze, but once again, Geneva kept everyone guessing. by Freestyle Pro Tour Posted 11 Oct 07:48 AEDT North Sails October Savings on April Delivery North Sails October Savings on April Delivery Timing is everything! Smart sailors know when to act. Right now is the ideal time to order new sails: take advantage of end-of-season pricing, and ensure you're ready when the season returns in April. Make your move before October 31st. by North Sails Posted 11 Oct 02:00 AEDT Innovative Energy Solutions & Technology Transfer Innovative Energy Solutions & Technology Transfer Ferrari Hypersail brings knowledge from Sports Cars to Sailing During the Technology and Innovation Workshop dedicated to the presentation of the components of the first Ferrari elettrica, the Hypersail team unveiled a preview of the technologies for energy management on the boat. by Ferrari Hypersail Posted 10 Oct 21:07 AEDT Doyle Sails: A huge season of success Doyle Sails: A huge season of success Doyle Sails customers have had a huge season of racing, cruising and enjoying time on the water. Doyle Sails customers have had a huge season of racing, cruising and enjoying time on the water. From Maxi World Championship winners, One Design World Championships and stunning Superyachts turning heads at every event. by Danielle Burridge/Doyle Sails Posted 10 Oct 18:50 AEDT