2025 Garmin ORC Worlds Long Offshore Race 2025 Garmin ORC Worlds Long Offshore Race Wins for Scamp 3, Formula X and Sugar in the 3 divisions After their start yesterday at 1000 local time the 64 teams entered in the Long offshore race, a wave of finishers from all three classes started arriving together about 1200 local time at the finish line. by Offshore Racing Congress Posted 13 Aug 06:42 AEST Puerto Portals 52 SuperSeries Sailing Week preview Puerto Portals 52 SuperSeries Sailing Week preview Who can put the winning pieces together in Puerto Portals to win? Having raced there every since year since 2015, for the 52 SUPER SERIES fleet the return to Puerto Portals, Mallorca always feels like a welcome return to the home-from-home of the world's leading grand prix monohull circuit. by 52 Super Series Posted 13 Aug 05:38 AEST Kiel Canal to get to Portsmouth? Kiel Canal to get to Portsmouth? Is this Holcim PRB & Allagrande Mapei answer to make The Ocean Race Europe Leg 2 start? While the five IMOCA yachts still racing in Leg 1 of The Ocean Race Europe are closing in on Portsmouth, the race is on for Holcim PRB and Allagrande Mapei to do their repairs after their crash at the start. by Mark Jardine Posted 13 Aug 03:47 AEST The Ocean Race Europe Leg 1 Day 3 The Ocean Race Europe Leg 1 Day 3 Approaching the halfway point, Meilhat's team tightens their grip as the drag race to England begins After an intense start to Leg One, with all-out racing through the Baltic and a bruising first 24 hours along the Danish coast, the IMOCA fleet has enjoyed a much-needed chance to recharge. by The Ocean Race Posted 13 Aug 01:34 AEST Some thoughts on “Asteria's Final Voyage” Some thoughts on “Asteria's Final Voyage” Tapio Lehti's rescue story in the GGR film “Asteria's Final Voyage” If you've sailed offshore, you understand how dependent you are on your boat, its systems, and your own seamanship. Finnish sailor Tapio Lehti discovered this firsthand in the Golden Globe Race 2022. by David Schmidt Posted 13 Aug 01:00 AEST America's Cup: The Brave, New Protocol America's Cup: The Brave, New Protocol The just announced Protocol for the America's Cup has many innovations and a few fishooks The just announced Protocol for the America's Cup has many innovations and a few fishooks - highlighted in two media conferences held today in opposite hemispheres and timezones. Sail-World was fortunate to be at both. by Richard Gladwell/Sail-World Posted 12 Aug 23:15 AEST 2025 ILCA Senior Europeans in Marstrand day 1 2025 ILCA Senior Europeans in Marstrand day 1 2m waves force a postponement The opening day of racing at the 2025 ILCA Senior European Championships & Open European Trophy wrapped up today in Marstrand, Sweden, with the first two scheduled races completed for all three classes. by Agustín Argüelles, EurILCA Posted 12 Aug 20:43 AEST Maxi Yacht Rolex Cup one month away Maxi Yacht Rolex Cup one month away 45 yachts registered to date for the event at Yacht Club Costa Smeralda The countdown is on to the Maxi Yacht Rolex Cup, set to kick off on 7 September 2025, with 45 yachts registered to date. Organised by the YCCS with the support of International Maxi Association and Rolex, the 2025 edition marks a significant milestone. by Yacht Club Costa Smeralda Posted 12 Aug 20:22 AEST Meet Ripple - Cure 55 Boat 02 Meet Ripple - Cure 55 Boat 02 Cure Marine have taken complexity and buried it behind simplicity Cure Marine have taken complexity and buried it behind simplicity. You don't need to be an engineer to run the Cure 55, but the moment you take the helm, you'll feel like a pro. by Cure Marine Posted 12 Aug 17:13 AEST 74 Islands Distillery Airlie Beach Race Week Day 4 74 Islands Distillery Airlie Beach Race Week Day 4 Bay racing throws up some new winners Yesterday's lay day was enjoyed by all, but today it was back to the business of racing being held in the spectacular Whitsundays and courses were on Pioneer Bay today - giving those around the shoreline a fabulous view of racing. by Di Pearson/ABRW media Posted 12 Aug 17:08 AEST Introducing the Southern Cross Series Introducing the Southern Cross Series Three iconic races. One ambitious goal. Three iconic races. One ambitious goal. And only one inaugural Southern Cross Series champion. by Cruising Yacht Club of Australia Posted 12 Aug 16:57 AEST America's Cup: A "ground breaking" partnership America's Cup: A "ground breaking" partnership An innovative Protocol for the 2027 America's Cup has been agreed between RNZYS and RYS An innovative 11th hour Protocol for the 2027 America's Cup has been agreed between the Challenger of Record and the Defender. It creates a commercial framework for the current and future Cups, eases nationality rules, and has a quota for female sailors. by Richard Gladwell, Sail-World Posted 12 Aug 14:03 AEST Dylan Fletcher faces rivals and redemption Dylan Fletcher faces rivals and redemption In latest episode of SailGP's Racing on the Edge Olympic champion Dylan Fletcher's return to SailGP takes center stage in the latest episode of SailGP's behind-the-scenes documentary series Racing on the Edge, released today. by SailGP Posted 12 Aug 06:03 AEST A Race that Redefines Europe A Race that Redefines Europe Aswitch from solo mastery to the shared precision of a fully crewed campaign for Yoann Richomme The 2025 Ocean Race Europe is a sprint with the pressure of a marathon, across some of Europe's most unpredictable waters. For Paprec Arkéa, led by Yoann Richomme, it is a switch from solo mastery to the shared precision of a fully crewed campaign. by Zhik Posted 12 Aug 05:00 AEST Contender Worlds sees 167 boats Contender Worlds sees 167 boats A huge championship at Lake Garda, with 12 nations crowding the start line The 2025 Contender World Championship will be remembered. It was beautiful, frustrating, epic, voluminous, historic, and overflowing with talent - a once in a generation competition. by Ed Presley & Stephanie Mah Posted 12 Aug 01:58 AEST The Ocean Race Europe Leg 1 Day 2 The Ocean Race Europe Leg 1 Day 2 Paul Meilhat in control ahead of first big tactical test Paul Meilhat's Biotherm has turned pre-race promise into early dominance, leading The Ocean Race Europe into the North Sea after a clean, controlled first 24 hours. by The Ocean Race Posted 12 Aug 01:44 AEST J/70 Cup stage 3 at Garda J/70 Cup stage 3 at Garda With smooth and high-level running of the event by Fraglia Vela Riva With 50 teams from 21 nations on the starting line, the third stage of the J/70 Cup 2025 concluded in Riva del Garda, confirming its status as one of the most popular and international events on the Italian one-design sailing calendar. by J/Boats Posted 12 Aug 01:32 AEST Rolex SailGP Championship to make its German debut Rolex SailGP Championship to make its German debut The busy port of Sassnitz is on the island of Rügen, and ready for the F50s For the first time in the history of the Rolex SailGP Championship the iconic fleet of identical F50 foiling catamarans will compete in Sassnitz, Germany on Saturday 16 and Sunday 17 August. by Hannah Jackson Posted 11 Aug 23:07 AEST Top tricks from Gran Canaria Wingfoil World Cup Top tricks from Gran Canaria Wingfoil World Cup Among highest-scoring moves were Axel Gerard's double frontflips The Surf-Freestyle wingfoil discipline is one of the most spectacular in watersports, blending a hydrofoil board - a submerged fin with wings that lifts the rider above the water - with a handheld inflatable wing to harness the wind. by Gabinete de prensa Posted 11 Aug 20:57 AEST A+T Wind Sensors lead Admiral's Cup results A+T Wind Sensors lead Admiral's Cup results The top four teams were using A+T wind sensors and parts The top four teams in the Admiral's Cup were using A+T wind sensors and parts. Together with victory in this year's Vendée Globe on Macif, this is proving A+T's reputation as the toughest and the best wind sensor available. by A+T Instruments Posted 11 Aug 17:39 AEST Australians ready for ILCA European showdown Australians ready for ILCA European showdown Racing set to start Monday in Marstrand, Sweden The 2025 ILCA Senior European Championships & Open European Trophy is set to get under way at the Royal Gothenburg Yacht Club in Marstrand, Sweden with 11 Australians ready to take to the start line. by Lisa Darmanin / Australian Sailing Team Posted 11 Aug 11:03 AEST Double Down Double Down Rahan, Léon, and Toucan - all great efforts, all winners, and all oceans apart Still blown away by the incredible efforts of Rahan in the Transpac, and now there is Léon in the Fastnet, and here in Australia, Toucan scores int he Sydney to Gold Coast race by John Curnow, Sail-World.com AUS Editor Posted 11 Aug 08:00 AEST The oldest footage of VJ dinghy sailing The oldest footage of VJ dinghy sailing A look back into our video archive, from 1947 to 1993 Our video archive is fully searchable, and updated weekly with the latest sailing videos, but here we look back at early cruising in the VJ dinghy class, just as popular as racing in them. by Magnus Smith Posted 11 Aug 07:55 AEST 2025 Garmin ORC World Championship starts tomorrow 2025 Garmin ORC World Championship starts tomorrow Crews from 9 nations are ready for the Long Offshore Race After a final day of preparation, a practice race and opening ceremonies today, the crews in the assembled fleet of 65 teams from 9 nations entered in the 2025 Garmin ORC World Championship are ready for racing tomorrow, Monday August 11th by Offshore Racing Congress Posted 11 Aug 07:24 AEST The Ocean Race Europe Start Video Update The Ocean Race Europe Start Video Update Collision takes out two boats, Biotherm leads fleet north Two boats have returned to Kiel after a collision moments after the start of Leg One of The Ocean Race Europe. Both Holcim PRB and Allagrande MAPEI Racing are back at the dock in Kiel with their shore teams to assess the damage and plan repairs. by Mark Jardine Posted 11 Aug 06:50 AEST The Ocean Race Europe: Collision at the start The Ocean Race Europe: Collision at the start Holcim PRB and Allagrande MAPEI Racing both turn back to assess the damage Two boats have returned to Kiel after a collision moments after the Leg One start of The Ocean Race Europe. Both Holcim PRB and Allagrande MAPEI Racing are back at the dock in Kiel with their shore teams working hard to assess the damage and plan repairs. by The Ocean Race Posted 11 Aug 03:13 AEST A Day at the Keyhaven Regatta! A Day at the Keyhaven Regatta! A montage of the sailing and surroundings which I hope you enjoy Sunday saw the first races of the 2025 Keyhaven Regatta at Keyhaven Yacht Club, a small club at the western end of the Solent in the UK. It also happens to be where I do my sailing from! by Mark Jardine Posted 11 Aug 02:23 AEST 29er World Sailing Championship Porto concludes 29er World Sailing Championship Porto concludes More than 400 young sailors, representing 26 countries, battled intense conditions The vibrant Atlantic coast of Porto hosted a spectacular week of high-stakes sailing as the 29er Porto World Sailing Championship 2025 came to an exhilarating close. by 29er Porto Worlds 2025 Posted 10 Aug 20:13 AEST Formula Kite Worlds head to Sardinia Formula Kite Worlds head to Sardinia New venue announced for the 9th Sardinia Grand Slam New venue announced for the 9th Sardinia Grand Slam, sailing event scheduled next September 28th to October 5th: the ninth edition will crown queens and kings of the foil that made its five-circle debut in Paris Games. by Formula Kite World Championships Posted 10 Aug 19:10 AEST 74 Islands Distillery Airlie Beach Race Week Day 3 74 Islands Distillery Airlie Beach Race Week Day 3 Trying day for some It's Day 3 of Distillery ABRW & conditions almost mirrored those of yesterday, although there were patches of 30 plus knot winds as competitors knuckled down and got into the groove after two earlier days of fresh winds that took some masterful crew work. by Di Pearson/ABRW media Posted 10 Aug 18:18 AEST Paul Meilhat: "This is one I'd love to win" Paul Meilhat: "This is one I'd love to win" The Biotherm skipper is set for The Ocean Race Europe The French IMOCA skipper Paul Meilhat wears his heart on his sleeve and he is making no secret of the fact that he loves The Ocean Race Europe format and would dearly love to win it. by Ed Gorman / IMOCA Globe Series Posted 10 Aug 17:25 AEST Cup sailor and commentator dies suddenly Cup sailor and commentator dies suddenly A look at the many achievements and contributions of Peter Lester who died suddenly at 70yrs. It seems like only last month that Peter Lester was being carried shoulder high in his OK Dinghy, up Takapuna Beach, having just won the 1977 World championship, having just won the World championship. . by Richard Gladwell, Sail-World Posted 10 Aug 08:25 AEST Bulwarks and Bulldust – Show 2 Season 2 Bulwarks and Bulldust – Show 2 Season 2 Bill Barry Cotter AM - Founder of Maritimo Motor Yachts - talks about boats, brands, and bulldust Bill Barry Cotter AM - Founder of Maritimo Motor Yachts - talks about boats, brands, and bulldust by Bulwarks and Bulldust Posted 10 Aug 08:11 AEST 2025 Garmin ORC World Championship preview 2025 Garmin ORC World Championship preview In all there will be 548 sailors racing 65 yachts (28 to 47 feet) representing 9 nations Over the last few days teams and their boats entered in the 2025 Garmin ORC World Championship have been arriving at the new marina facilities at Kalev Yacht Club and the Tallinn Olympic Yachting Centre for their registration and inspection formalities. by Offshore Racing Congress Posted 10 Aug 06:48 AEST 2025 ILCA Senior Europeans in Marstrand Preview 2025 ILCA Senior Europeans in Marstrand Preview 288 sailors from 45 countries set to compete in Sweden The 2025 ILCA Senior European Championships & Open European Trophy kicked off today in Marstrand, Sweden, with the first day dedicated to registration and equipment inspection. by Agustín Argüelles, EurILCA Posted 10 Aug 06:42 AEST GWA Wingfoil World Cup Gran Canaria concludes GWA Wingfoil World Cup Gran Canaria concludes Benjamin Castenskiold and Marie Schlittenbauer take the titles The GWA returned to Gran Canaria for the third consecutive year, but 2025 brought a fresh twist with a new competition site — the vibrant and wind-blessed shores of El Burrero. by Gemma Hamaini Posted 10 Aug 00:55 AEST The Ocean Race Europe Leg One to be complex The Ocean Race Europe Leg One to be complex The opening stage promises to provide a stern test for the fleet The opening leg of The Ocean Race Europe, starting this Sunday afternoon, promises to be a demanding one. by The Ocean Race Posted 10 Aug 00:15 AEST Final wrap film of the Admiral's Cup Final wrap film of the Admiral's Cup Event is reborn after more than two decades The Admiral's Cup is back - reborn after more than two decades. Following over two years of planning and preparation by the Royal Ocean Racing Club, its revival marked a defining moment in the Club's centenary celebrations. by RORC Posted 9 Aug 22:01 AEST America's Cup impasse close to resolution. America's Cup impasse close to resolution. The impasse over the Protocol is expected to be resolved next week - meeting in Auckland. The impasse over the Protocol for the 38th America's Cup is expected to be resolved, one way or the other, next week, with a meeting of the parties in Auckland. by Richard Gladwell Sail-World Posted 9 Aug 21:56 AEST Cadet World Championship day 5 Cadet World Championship day 5 Another mixed day for the British team Having caught up the race schedule on Thursday, we are looking forward to hopefully three races from the end of this regatta. Two races scheduled on Friday and a final race on Saturday. by Andre Edwards Posted 9 Aug 20:47 AEST Inaugural Cannes-Malta Race Preview Inaugural Cannes-Malta Race Preview Who will challenge the Maxi Black Jack? The winner in real time, in 2 days and 12 hours of the Rolex Fastnet Race at the end of July, the maxi Black Jack will compete in the first edition of the Cannes-Malta Race from 8 to 15 October, a new offshore race co-organised by the Yacht Club de Cannes by Yacht Club de Cannes Posted 9 Aug 19:43 AEST 74 Islands Distillery Airlie Beach Race Week Day 2 74 Islands Distillery Airlie Beach Race Week Day 2 Could it possibly get better? Another warm and sunny day in paradise and competitors set sail on Day 2 of Distillery Airlie Beach Race Week conditions were perfect as race officials worked hard to finish racing before a building breeze forecast to hit the course areas between 3 & 4pm. by Di Pearson/ABRW media Posted 9 Aug 17:32 AEST Cowes Week 2025 overall Cowes Week 2025 overall Fabulous, flying finish With the spectacle of many of the fleets finishing in the sunshine, downwind under spinnaker, this year's Cowes Week concluded in style. by Gael Pawson Posted 9 Aug 07:41 AEST 29er World Championship at Porto overall 29er World Championship at Porto overall Danish–Norwegian team of Nicklas Holt and Philip Forslund crowned champions The 2025 29er World Championship in Porto ended in high suspense — but no further racing. The results from yesterday held firm after light winds kept the fleet ashore until the final possible start time at 4:00 p.m. by International 29er Class Posted 9 Aug 07:12 AEST German Marie Schlittenbauer claims World title German Marie Schlittenbauer claims World title The teenager triumphs at the Gran Canaria GWA Wingfoil World Cup 2025 The German teenager triumphs at the Gran Canaria GWA Wingfoil World Cup 2025 over Spanish riders Nía Suardíaz and Mar de Arce. by Gabinete de prensa Posted 9 Aug 06:28 AEST Biotherm in The Ocean Race Europe Biotherm in The Ocean Race Europe The men and women of Biotherm are all on the same wavelength On Sunday 10 August at 3:45 pm local time, Paul Meilhat and his crew comprising Amélie Grassi, Sam Goodchild, Jackson Bouttell and on-board reporter Gauthier Lebec will take the start of The Ocean Race Europe. by Biotherm Posted 9 Aug 06:17 AEST Team Holcim-PRB reveals The Ocean Race Europe crew Team Holcim-PRB reveals The Ocean Race Europe crew Rosalin Kuiper will be joined by Nicolas Lunven, Franck Cammas, Alan Roberts & Anne Beaugé On Sunday, Team Holcim-PRB will set off on the first leg of The Ocean Race Europe. For this opening stage, Rosalin Kuiper, the only female skipper in this edition, will be joined by international offshore racing experts. by Team HOLCIM - PRB Posted 9 Aug 05:52 AEST The Ocean Race Europe enjoys grand opening days The Ocean Race Europe enjoys grand opening days A big turnout of fans enjoying the festivities in Kiel The Ocean Race Europe has opened in Kiel with sailors, teams, stakeholders and fans enjoying the festivities in Ocean Live Park and the speed runs on the waters off the Kiel Canal ahead of the race start scheduled for Sunday at 1550 local time (CEST). by The Ocean Race Posted 9 Aug 04:14 AEST