OK Dinghy Worlds at Lake Garda overall OK Dinghy Worlds at Lake Garda overall Andrew Mills wins after a epic week for the 212 helms Britain's Andrew Mills has won the 2025 OK Dinghy world championship after an epic week of racing on Lake Garda. With only one race possible on the final day, the result was academic to Mills, who was already discarding a second. by Robert Deaves Posted 19 Sep 23:39 UTC Black Foils: New boards and rudders for Geneva Black Foils: New boards and rudders for Geneva Black Foils hope for a better weekend after test racing in light winds on Lake Geneva New boat configurations, fresh water and forecast light wind conditions leading to different crew numbers are set to make for a unique weekend as SailGP hits Geneva for the first time. by Ben Mackey - Black Foils Posted 19 Sep 22:29 UTC Formia to Host 450+ Sailors for ILCA Master Worlds Formia to Host 450+ Sailors for ILCA Master Worlds Sailors from 31 nations have arrived in Italy The 2025 ILCA Master World Championships officially kicked off today in Formia, Italy. This year's event has drawn over 450 sailors from 31 nations, making it one of the largest gatherings of the ILCA Master community worldwide. by Agustín Argüelles Posted 19 Sep 21:24 UTC Switzerland SailGP Team ready to go 'all in' Switzerland SailGP Team ready to go 'all in' Team is in full fight mode ahead of its long-awaited home debut this weekend The Switzerland SailGP Team is in full fight mode ahead of its long-awaited home debut this weekend at the Rolex Switzerland Sail Grand Prix, taking place between 15:30 - 17:00 on Saturday 20 - Sunday 21 September in Geneva. by Switzerland SailGP Team Posted 19 Sep 21:09 UTC North Sails Ferrari Hypersail apparel partnership North Sails Ferrari Hypersail apparel partnership Bringing together two iconic brands at the forefront of performance and innovation North Sails today announced a multi-year partnership with Ferrari that brings together two iconic brands at the forefront of performance and innovation in sailing and motorsport. by North Sails Posted 19 Sep 20:00 UTC SailGP prepares for high-stakes Lake Geneva debut SailGP prepares for high-stakes Lake Geneva debut A weekend of tactical, light-air racing on the horizon The Rolex Switzerland Sail Grand Prix begins tomorrow with a weekend of tactical, light-air racing on the horizon. All twelve national teams hit the water today, getting in essential practice laps in the only freshwater venue of the season. by SailGP Posted 19 Sep 19:29 UTC Emirates GBR ready for jeopardy on Lake Geneva Emirates GBR ready for jeopardy on Lake Geneva Strategist Hannah Mills looking to pick the right shifts Fresh from a win in Saint-Tropez last weekend, Emirates GBR is ready for jeopardy on Lake Geneva as SailGP prepares for the second event of the back-to-back European double-header, the Rolex Switzerland Sail Grand Prix. by Emirates GBR SailGP Team Posted 19 Sep 18:09 UTC Ibiza JoySail Day 2 Ibiza JoySail Day 2 A race around the island of Formentera with its dramatic coastline A brisk easterly wind greeted the 22-strong fleet on the second day. With a scheduled race around the island of Formentera, the fleet left the dock mid-morning to ensure reaching the start line some 13nm from the 'home' of the regatta in Marina Ibiza. by Ibiza JoySail Posted 19 Sep 17:44 UTC 37 days to the Transat Café L'or 37 days to the Transat Café L'or 72 boat fleet includes 18 female skippers On Sunday, October 26, at 2pm local time the 72 boats registered for the 17th edition of the TRANSAT CAFÉ L'OR Le Havre Normandie will set sail on the most famous double-handed transatlantic race. by Transat Café L'OR Posted 19 Sep 17:15 UTC Uncertainty reigns across Biscay in Défi Azimut Uncertainty reigns across Biscay in Défi Azimut A cracking start for Charal, leading the fleet off the Glénans archipelago Doubt lingers this Thursday regarding the intentions of the wind gods off the coast of Lorient, Brittany. Will the fleet have enough breeze to fill their sails throughout the rectangular course concocted by Race Management? by Azimut Posted 19 Sep 12:41 UTC Tom Dolan at Solitaire du Figaro Leg 2 Day 4 Tom Dolan at Solitaire du Figaro Leg 2 Day 4 For the Irish skipper there's good news and bad news Day four of leg two started in light airs for most of the fleet. The leading bunch have passed Cape Finisterre, funneling through a mandatory checkpoint gate added by the race committee, and are closing in Vigo, around 40 miles to the south east. by Tom Dolan Racing Posted 19 Sep 12:17 UTC The latest clothes and accessories this Autumn The latest clothes and accessories this Autumn New launches from the world of sailing clothing With summer's sunshine a distant memory, there's plenty of new kit to keep you warm and dry at sea. Here's our pick of the latest sailing clothing and accessories. by Sarah Heron Posted 19 Sep 09:00 UTC The Ocean Race Europe is heading towards its final The Ocean Race Europe is heading towards its final All to play for in the final weekend of racing in Boka Bay, Montenegro The Ocean Race Europe 2025 is heading towards its Finale in Boka Bay, Montenegro. With the last points still in play, the final coastal race on Saturday will decide the remaining positions. by The Ocean Race Posted 19 Sep 08:51 UTC SailGP: Artemis is the 13th team to join SailGP SailGP: Artemis is the 13th team to join SailGP ETNZ co-helmsman Nathan Outteridge to be the helmsman for new Swedish SailGP team. SailGP CEO Russell Coutts has announced that the Swedish team Artemis is the 13th team to join the SailGP League. The helmsman will be Nathan Outteridge, currently a co-helmsman with Emirates Team New Zealand. by Richard Gladwell/Sail-World.com/nz Posted 19 Sep 08:16 UTC 2025 Dutch Water Week day 2 2025 Dutch Water Week day 2 Some fleets are testing new race formats and scoring systems Day two of Dutch Water Week once again delivered classic Dutch autumn conditions: strong gusty winds, grey skies and occasional rain showers. by Simon Keijzer / Dutch Water Week Posted 19 Sep 07:27 UTC Women's Match Racing Worlds in Chicago Day 2 Women's Match Racing Worlds in Chicago Day 2 Teams battle challenging conditions As racing runs into sunset in Chicago The second day of racing at the 2025 World Sailing Women's Match Racing World Championship on Lake Michigan presented challenging conditions for the twelve competing teams as a gradual easterly breeze created a sloppy short swell on the course. by Women's WMRT Posted 19 Sep 05:27 UTC Womens America's Cup opportunities expand Womens America's Cup opportunities expand the pathway for female athletes has never been stronger than in the Louis Vuitton 38th America's Cup 2024 and the inaugural Puig Women's America's Cup was announced following the publication of the Protocol for the Louis Vuitton 37th America's Cup in Barcelona. It was a moment not only for women's sport and equality but showed that the America's Cup was by America's Cup Media Posted 19 Sep 01:29 UTC 48 hours in light airs on the cards 48 hours in light airs on the cards 15th Défi Azimut Lorient Agglomération begins The two-handed Défi Azimut - Lorient Agglomération 48 Hours race set sail from the IMOCA headquarters at Lorient on 18th September, promising a tricky light airs contest for the 12 crews taking part. by Ed Gorman Posted 18 Sep 23:46 UTC OK Dinghy Worlds at Lake Garda Day 4 OK Dinghy Worlds at Lake Garda Day 4 Andrew Mills within reach of title Two more race wins from Britain's Andrew Mills places him within one race of clinching the 2025 OK Dinghy world title on Friday. He took two more emphatic race wins on Thursday on Lake Garda in the windiest conditions so far. by Robert Deaves Posted 18 Sep 23:40 UTC 29er EuroCup at Alsóörs Marina Sailing Club day 1 29er EuroCup at Alsóörs Marina Sailing Club day 1 The weather matched the forecast perfectly The 29er EuroCup started today, organized by the Alsóörs Marina Sailing Club. Following the ceremonial opening, competitors attended the skippers' meeting where Race Officer Péter Farkas, IRO, introduced the officials and outlined the day's schedule. by International 29er Class Posted 18 Sep 23:28 UTC Ibiza JoySail Day 1 Ibiza JoySail Day 1 The opening day saw the fleet tackle a 15-nautical-mile course Ibiza JoySail, now in its fifth year and firmly established as one of the Mediterranean's leading end-of-season regattas, kicked off today with 22 superyachts racing off the coast of Ibiza. by Ibiza JoySail Posted 18 Sep 18:23 UTC Big colour displays Big colour displays Which would you prefer? A+T Instruments will be at the Monaco Boat Show and at the Les voiles de Saint-Tropez. Hugh will be navigating on SY Sealen B, and Pete will be navigating on SY Mariella. by A+T Instruments Posted 18 Sep 16:00 UTC Exceptional Line-Up for Les Voiles de Saint-Tropez Exceptional Line-Up for Les Voiles de Saint-Tropez Over 240 remarkable yachts will take to the waters of the Gulf of Saint-Tropez Over 240 remarkable yachts will take to the waters of the Gulf of Saint-Tropez from September 27 to October 5, carried by the lively winds of late September that extend the Tropezian summer with its golden light. by Maguelonne Turcat Posted 18 Sep 15:35 UTC 2025 Dutch Water Week day 1 2025 Dutch Water Week day 1 The format with ten participants and new race formats is being tested and evaluated From Wednesday 17 to Sunday 21 September, Almere is hosting the fourth edition of Dutch Water Week. This edition serves as a pilot for the Sailing Grand Slam Final (SGS). by Simon Keijzer / Dutch Water Week Posted 18 Sep 15:08 UTC Gstaad Yacht Club Centenary Trophy returns Gstaad Yacht Club Centenary Trophy returns Gstaad Yacht Club will also kick off the festivities on land with "Swiss Night" The Gstaad Yacht Club Centenary Trophy returns on Thursday, October 2 for its 14th edition, as part of the Voiles de Saint-Tropez. by Gstaad Yacht Club Posted 18 Sep 14:06 UTC IMOCA Speed Runs in Lorient IMOCA Speed Runs in Lorient 15th Défi Azimut Lorient Agglomération kicks off Une Battle commenced in the 15th Défi Azimut Lorient Agglomération with a spectacle guaranteed from the get-go. Speed runs left, right and centre in the Courreaux de Groix, followed by a grand parade by an 11-strong fleet of IMOCAs to delight the crowds. by Azimut Posted 18 Sep 12:59 UTC Multihull Cup 2025 Preview Multihull Cup 2025 Preview New entries look to make their mark The Multihull Cup is making final preparations to welcome a trio of first timers to the Mallorcan celebration of multihull sailing at the end of the month. by Multihull Cup Posted 18 Sep 12:21 UTC America's Cup: The Elephant(s) in the Room America's Cup: The Elephant(s) in the Room Some shafts of light have been shed on the negotiation positions of the Challengers and Defender. With nearly 250 pages of America's Cup regulations released, it's clear both the Challenger and Defender have ben forced to take a pragmatic stance on the Naples Cup. Some shafts of light have been shed on the positions of the Challengers and Defender. by Richard Gladwell Sail-World NZ Posted 18 Sep 11:04 UTC Discover Barton Marine's 2025 Launches Discover Barton Marine's 2025 Launches An all-new outdoor stand location at the Southampton International Boat Show Find Barton Marine at The Southampton International Boat Show 2025 alongside UK distribution partner E.P. Barrus on stands W030/032. With the show layout changes, the all-new outdoor stand location will be displaying a wide selection of deck hardware. by Barton Marine Posted 18 Sep 11:00 UTC Rebecca Netzler retires from 49erFX Sailing Rebecca Netzler retires from 49erFX Sailing Reflecting on her career, sharing insights into her achievements After years of dedication, Rebecca Netzler has officially retired from the 49erFX class and will no longer campaign for the Olympics. by 49er & Nacra 17 Sailing Posted 18 Sep 10:10 UTC Dolan makes western gamble in Solitaire du Figaro Dolan makes western gamble in Solitaire du Figaro Currently 56 nautical miles (103km) behind the leader Offshore racing is about making educated guesses. You read the forecast, make your plan and sail to it. by Tom Dolan Racing Posted 18 Sep 09:40 UTC AMAALA Yacht Club at Monaco Classic Week AMAALA Yacht Club at Monaco Classic Week AMAALA Yacht Club represents Saudi Arabia at this year's Monaco Classic Week AMAALA Yacht Club proudly flew the flag for Saudi Arabia at the prestigious Monaco Classic Week 2025, sailing aboard the iconic Black Swan, a 40.1- meter ketch with a storied history dating back to 1899. by AMAALA Yacht Club Posted 18 Sep 09:30 UTC 80th Rolex Sydney Hobart Hits 100 Entries 80th Rolex Sydney Hobart Hits 100 Entries Sean Langman believes 'Back 2 Black' is the boat to win him the race Sean Langman, Managing Director of Noakes Group, believes his yacht has what it takes to help him secure his first ever win in a Rolex Sydney Hobart Yacht Race. by RSHYR Media Posted 18 Sep 04:33 UTC Women's Match Racing Worlds in Chicago Day 1 Women's Match Racing Worlds in Chicago Day 1 Megan Thomson sets the early pace New Zealand's Megan Thomson and her 2.0 Racing Team made a flawless start to the 2025 World Sailing Women's Match Racing World Championship on Lake Michigan on Wednesday, scoring four wins from four races in challenging light conditions. by Women's WMRT Posted 18 Sep 04:26 UTC OK Dinghy Worlds at Lake Garda Day 3 OK Dinghy Worlds at Lake Garda Day 3 Andrew Mills moves to the top The British team continue to dominate the 2025 OK Dinghy Worlds at Circolo Vela Arco, on Lake Garda. Andrew Mills won both his races on Wednesday, Day 3 of the event, to take the overall lead from Nick Craig, with Charlie Cumbley still in third. by Robert Deaves Posted 18 Sep 04:17 UTC 10 things you need to know about the Bosphorus Cup 10 things you need to know about the Bosphorus Cup The Bosphorus is the world's narrowest strait used for international navigation Few sailing events can match the spectacle of the Bosphorus Cup. Now in its 24th edition, Turkey's premier international regatta transforms the heart of Istanbul into one of the most dramatic racecourses in the world. by Quinag Posted 17 Sep 19:20 UTC 56th La Solitaire du Figaro Paprec Leg 2 day 3 56th La Solitaire du Figaro Paprec Leg 2 day 3 Advantage to the Southerners On this second leg of La Solitaire du Figaro Paprec 2025, between the Bay of Morlaix and Vigo in Spain, two options have taken shape over the past hours. by La Solitaire du Figaro Paprec Posted 17 Sep 17:38 UTC 29er European Cup set to begin in Alsóörs 29er European Cup set to begin in Alsóörs Hosted by the Alsóörs Marina Sailing Club The 29er European Cup and Hungarian Championship will officially start tomorrow, hosted by the Alsóörs Marina Sailing Club. by International 29er Class Posted 17 Sep 17:22 UTC Entry criteria announced for Sardinia Cup 2026 Entry criteria announced for Sardinia Cup 2026 Iconic Yacht Club Costa Smeralda regatta to mirror Admiral's Cup rating bands The Yacht Club Costa Smeralda (YCCS) is pleased to announce that the next edition of the Sardinia Cup, taking place from 31 May to 7 June 2026, will adopt the IRC Rating Bands applied by the Royal Ocean Racing Club for the Admiral's Cup. by Yacht Club Costa Smeralda Posted 17 Sep 15:36 UTC 2026 Fireball Worlds Torquay - website now online 2026 Fireball Worlds Torquay - website now online Continuing the momentum after the superb event at Lake Garda this year The taste of the last limoncellos may still be lingering on the taste buds following the recent 135 boat Worlds on Lake Garda, but the Fireball Class is already turning its attention to next year's Worlds being hosted by Royal Torbay Yacht Club in the UK. by UK Fireball Association Posted 17 Sep 13:21 UTC