58th Governor's Cup Match Racing overall 58th Governor's Cup Match Racing overall Cole Tapper (AUS) two-peats, defeating Justin Callahahn (USA) 3-1 in the final When asked how the Round-Robin phase of the 58th Governor's Cup had gone for them, in which they lost six matches, Cole Tapper's veteran crew, Hamish Vass (AUS) and Jack Frewin (NZL), said, "a bit ropey. by Susan Kenney Posted 4 Aug 02:41 EST 29er World Championship at Porto Day 1 29er World Championship at Porto Day 1 A late start on the first day in Portugal, waiting for the wind to fill in What a start to the 2025 29er Worlds in Porto! The day kicked off with a coaches meeting and a skippers briefing, setting the tone for an exciting first day on the water. by International 29er Class Posted 4 Aug 01:36 EST America's Cup: Luna Rossa's beginning America's Cup: Luna Rossa's beginning Continuing the walk down memory lane with the past America's Cups and Italy's involvement. Continuing the walk down memory lane with the past America's Cups and Italy's involvement as a Challenger, in particular. This one looks at six times challenger, Luna Rossa from the team's beginnings to the 2024 campaign. by America's Cup Media Posted 3 Aug 20:09 EST Edgartown Race Weekend moves back to July for 2026 Edgartown Race Weekend moves back to July for 2026 With the hope there will be fewer conflicts from other regattas In the spirit of tradition and with the hope there will be fewer conflicts from other regattas, the Edgartown Yacht Club has decided to move the Edgartown Race Weekend's 'Round-the-Island ('RTI) Race from June back to the July time slot. by Barby MacGowan Posted 3 Aug 10:43 EST RS Feva Worlds Final Series Overall RS Feva Worlds Final Series Overall At the halfway point the atmosphere was electric At the halfway point of the 2025 World Championships, the atmosphere was electric, with sailors and their families excitedly gathered to celebrate this major event for the Feva family. by Chrissie Le Petit Posted 3 Aug 07:44 EST GWA Wingfoil World Cup Fuerteventura concludes GWA Wingfoil World Cup Fuerteventura concludes Nia Suardiaz takes the win in the female FreeFly-Slalom division Following the conclusion of the Surf-Slalom discipline, attention turned to the FreeFly-Slalom for the final days of the GWA Wingfoil World Cup Fuerteventura 2025. by Wingfoil World Tour Posted 3 Aug 07:37 EST 58th Governor's Cup Match Racing Day 4 58th Governor's Cup Match Racing Day 4 Both semi-finals tied at 1-1 in the hotly contested event Justin Callahan (USA) who finished the Round-Robin phase at the top of the leaderboard, chose 4th place Morgan Pinckney (USA) as his Semi-finals opponent, and then lost the first Semis match to Pinckney. by Susan Kenney Posted 3 Aug 00:07 EST 43 Copa del Rey MAPFRE overall 43 Copa del Rey MAPFRE overall Vesper score decisive European ORC title for the USA, other titles go to the wire The 2025 ORC European Championships contested at the 43rd Copa del Rey MAPFRE finished with the Bay of Palma delivering sparkling sailing conditions for a fitting finale which saw three of the four division titles decided on the last race. by Copa del Rey MAPFRE Posted 2 Aug 17:20 EST Global Solo Challenge shares vision for 2027 Global Solo Challenge shares vision for 2027 Marco Nannini met with the leadership team of the Real Club Náutico de Vigo Global Solo Challenge organiser Marco Nannini met with the leadership team of the Real Club Náutico de Vigo (RCNV), reaffirming the club's commitment to hosting the start and finish of the 2027-2028 edition of the round-the-world sailing event. by Global Solo Challenge Posted 2 Aug 15:49 EST 35th Annual Juana Good Time Regatta Preview 35th Annual Juana Good Time Regatta Preview The event on Navarre Beach is open to all sizes of multihulls The 35th Annual Juana Good Time Regatta weekend on Navarre Beach, the weekend after Labor Day, September 5-7, is designed for both experienced and novice racers with the main emphasis being a "Good Time". by Juana Rudzki Posted 2 Aug 12:16 EST Giorgio Armani Superyacht Regatta returns Giorgio Armani Superyacht Regatta returns A partnership renewed and a date set The Yacht Club Costa Smeralda is pleased to announce the renewal of its collaboration with Giorgio Armani, strengthening a partnership that unites the excellence of Italian style with a passion for the sea and sailing. by Yacht Club Costa Smeralda Posted 2 Aug 09:26 EST Cape Horn Hall of Fame - Short list for voting Cape Horn Hall of Fame - Short list for voting The 15 prospective inductees now go forward to a vote by all members A shortlist of 15 nominations for induction into this year's Cape Horn Hall of Fame awards, has been announced by Sir Robin Knox-Johnston, Chairman of the Independent Hall of Fame selection committee. by Barry Pickthall for IACH Posted 2 Aug 06:09 EST RS Aero World & Youth Worlds Day 3 & 4 RS Aero World & Youth Worlds Day 3 & 4 A good variety of fair breezes have graced the event so far Beautiful Brittany weather and a good variety of fair breezes have graced the RS Aero World & Youth Worlds, so far after 4 days of intense racing and international with 170 RS Aeros representing 17 nations over the four RS Aero Class rig sizes. by RS Aero International Class Association Posted 2 Aug 02:52 EST 58th Governor's Cup Match Racing Day 3 58th Governor's Cup Match Racing Day 3 Justin Callahan (USA) goes undefeated for a third day on 19-0 With three flights remaining in the 2nd Round Robin, Callahan's lead is unassailable and is through to the Semis; likewise Josh Hyde (NZL) on 16-3. by Susan Kenney Posted 2 Aug 01:36 EST 43 Copa del Rey MAPFRE Day 4 43 Copa del Rey MAPFRE Day 4 Classy Vesper on course for victory but too close to call in all other classes Consistency across a long, hot and challenging three race penultimate day of the ORC European Championships proved vital in the quest for the top titles in all four classes at Palma's 43 Copa del Rey MAPFRE. by Copa del Rey MAPFRE Posted 1 Aug 16:56 EST Centenary edition respects the legend Centenary edition respects the legend Quotes from the Rolex Fastnet Race winners Alexis Loison and Jean-Pierre Kelbert are undoubtedly the right hands. Kelbert is the founder of the builder, and knows all the intricacies of Léon. Most significantly, Loison has previously won the Rolex Fastnet Race, in 2013. by Quinag Posted 1 Aug 16:46 EST Last hurrah for centennial Rolex Fastnet Race Last hurrah for centennial Rolex Fastnet Race 20kt breeze gives welcome momentum to the final boats attempting to finish A highly successful centenary Rolex Fastnet Race is into its last moments and with this the northwest wind off Cherbourg's Cotentin peninsula has today been blowing a sturdy 20+ knots, for the first time since last Saturday's start in Cowes. by James Boyd / RORC Posted 1 Aug 15:36 EST Sailing to make Commonwealth Youth Games debut Sailing to make Commonwealth Youth Games debut Racing in Mellieha Bay, Malta in October 2027 Sailing will be part of the sport programme for the eighth edition of the Commonwealth Youth Games to be held in Malta, marking the first time that sailing has been included in the event. by World Sailing Posted 1 Aug 09:51 EST Class 40 Skippers Committed to the Planet Class 40 Skippers Committed to the Planet Projects which are much more than just offshore racing Thibaut Lefévère and Maxime Bourcier have created a project that is much more than an offshore race project. 100% Réunionese has a strong message: to use sailing as a means of raising awareness of ecology and of the region's influence. by Class 40 Posted 1 Aug 08:52 EST A Life at Sea, a Voice in Design A Life at Sea, a Voice in Design Sam Goodchild will collaborate closely with Henri-Lloyd's product development team In his new role as ambassador, Sam Goodchild will collaborate closely with Henri-Lloyd's product development team, helping to shape the future of performance sailing apparel. by Henri-Lloyd Posted 1 Aug 07:00 EST