A Q&A on the 2025 Corsair Nationals and the BBMHR A Q&A on the 2025 Corsair Nationals and the BBMHR Peter Vakhutinsky and Andy Houlding discuss the 2025 Corsair Nationals and Buzzards Bay Multihull Re If you race, sail, or love multihulls and live in New England (or the Northeast), the Corsair Nationals and Buzzards Bay Multihull Regatta should be on your radar. by David Schmidt Posted 16 Jul 08:00 PDT The Ocean Cleanup's 30 Cities Program The Ocean Cleanup's 30 Cities Program A look at The Ocean Cleanup and its the 30 Cities Program The cliche goes that one should avoid meeting one's heroes, as there's always a chance that the flesh-and-blood person might not live up to expectations. While I've never met Boyan Slat, I'd gladly take this risk. by David Schmidt Posted 15 Jul 14:00 PDT IMOCAs in the Rolex Fastnet Race IMOCAs in the Rolex Fastnet Race Ocean racing's state of the art One of the most historic and eternally ground-breaking oceanic racing yacht classes is the IMOCA. These 60 footers are the world's most advanced offshore racing monohulls, the class used in the Vendée Globe since its inception in 1989/90. by James Boyd / RORC Posted 16 Jul 11:27 PDT 18th Puig Vela Clàssica Barcelona summary 18th Puig Vela Clàssica Barcelona summary Yachts from over 10 countries and around 400 sailors competed off the coast of Barcelona Barcelona's prestigious regatta for Classic and Vintage yachts, the Puig Vela Clàssica, celebrated its 18th edition, further strengthening its position as one of the premier international events for classic sailing in the Mediterranean. by Covadonga Muñoz Posted 16 Jul 11:06 PDT SailGP - Fresh breezes predicted SailGP - Fresh breezes predicted Fresh breezes are forecast for both racedays, in SailGP and the first race of the Admirals Cup. With two days remaining to the start of racing in SailGP Portsmouth, the forecast is for fresh breezes on both racedays, which should make for exciting racing. by Richard Gladwell in Portsmouth Posted 16 Jul 10:36 PDT Register for the 2025 Melges 24 U.S. Nationals Register for the 2025 Melges 24 U.S. Nationals Hosted by Pensacola Yacht Club (PYC) on November 14-16 Online Registration is officially open for the 2025 U.S. National Championship, hosted by Pensacola Yacht Club (PYC) on November 14-16, 2025. by U.S. Melges 24 Class Association Posted 16 Jul 09:17 PDT Nominations open for World Sailing Awards 2025 Nominations open for World Sailing Awards 2025 Presentation to be held at the Royal St. George Yacht Club in Dún Laoghaire on 5th November Many of the sport's biggest names will be in attendance at the World Sailing Awards 2025, held on Wednesday 5 November at a gala ceremony at the Royal St. George Yacht Club in Dún Laoghaire, Ireland. by World Sailing Posted 16 Jul 09:12 PDT Mackay Bieker BM-V3 dominates at 2025 Moth Worlds Mackay Bieker BM-V3 dominates at 2025 Moth Worlds Innovation was on display at the just concluded Moth Worlds across nearly every area of the boat. The 2025 Moth World Championships in Lake Garda delivered thrilling racing across a wide range of conditions, featuring an elite lineup of Olympic champions, America's Cup helmsmen, SailGP stars, and the next group of up-and-coming youth. by Julia Faire/Mackay Boats Posted 16 Jul 08:07 PDT HYC names Rolex NYYC Invitational Cup team HYC names Rolex NYYC Invitational Cup team Howth Yacht Club is proud to confirm its final team selection Howth Yacht Club is proud to confirm its final team selection for one of the most prestigious events in world amateur sailing: the Rolex New York Yacht Club Invitational Cup, taking place in Newport, Rhode Island from 6-13 September 2025. by Brian Turvey Posted 16 Jul 07:47 PDT 52nd Annual Governor's Cup Yacht Race preview 52nd Annual Governor's Cup Yacht Race preview One of those time-honored traditions for Chesapeake Bay sailors With a 68.6-nautical-mile main race course from Annapolis, three other race routes are available to area sailors, all finishing at St. Mary's College of Maryland (SMCM). by St. Mary's College of Maryland Posted 16 Jul 07:43 PDT OK Dinghy World Ranking July 2025 OK Dinghy World Ranking July 2025 Patric Mure is the new World No.1 Patric Mure has become only the 11th person to reach the top of the OK Dinghy World Ranking list as he takes over the No.1 spot from Australia's Roger Blasse, who drops to fourth. Britain's Andy Davis and Nick Craig move up to second and third. by Robert Deaves Posted 16 Jul 07:07 PDT Double Podium For Team Allen Double Podium For Team Allen Enzo Ballanger sailed fully equipped with Allen hardware to a Moth Worlds victory Representing Team Allen through its French distributor, XPO, Enzo Ballanger sailed fully equipped with Allen hardware to a dominant victory at the 2025 International Moth World Championship. by Allen Posted 16 Jul 04:00 PDT New concept & programme for the Yacht Racing Forum New concept & programme for the Yacht Racing Forum An updated concept designed to reflect our delegates' expectations This year, we will merge the conference on the Management and Business of the sport and the Design & Technology Symposium, enabling all participants to attend the entire event. by Yacht Racing Forum Posted 16 Jul 03:50 PDT Blind Sailor's solo Round the Island Challenge Blind Sailor's solo Round the Island Challenge Dani A. Pich is aiming to navigate his Patí Català catamaran around the Isle of Wight next week A truly remarkable challenge is underway on the Solent, with blind sailor Dani A. Pich aiming to sail solo around the Isle of Wight in a catamaran dinghy that has no rudder, no centreboard, no boom and is steered by the use of balance and body weight. by Yes We Sail Posted 16 Jul 02:05 PDT RORC Channel Race 2025 Preview RORC Channel Race 2025 Preview The high-stakes opener of the 2025 Admiral's Cup The 2025 RORC Channel Race is the high-stakes opener of the 2025 Admiral's Cup—and the pressure is on. With double points on the table and no discard allowed, this race could make or break a team's Admiral's Cup campaign. by Louay Habib / RORC Posted 16 Jul 01:42 PDT 2025 WASZP Pre-Games in Weymouth starts today 2025 WASZP Pre-Games in Weymouth starts today 131 boats from 18 countries prepare ahead of the main event The 2025 WASZP Pre-Games in Weymouth has become a magnet for the international foiling community. With 131 boats entered from 18 countries, this event is more than just a tune-up—it's a snapshot of the class's spirit. by Nicola Hoyle Posted 15 Jul 22:32 PDT SailGP: Stands go up in Portsmouth SailGP: Stands go up in Portsmouth The grandstand is in place and prominent on the Portsmouth shoreline, in readiness for the weekend The grandstand is in place and prominent on the Portsmouth shoreline, in readiness for this weekend's SailGP event, which marks the start of the European circuit for the League's Season 5. by Richard Gladwell, Sail-World.com/nz Posted 15 Jul 17:22 PDT America's Cup: Azzurra Challenge America's Cup: Azzurra Challenge Azzurra's 1983 debut turned Italian sailing into a national interest. Italy has one of the most passionate and enduring histories in the America's Cup. Azzurra's 1983 debut turned Italian sailing into a national interest. by America's Cup Media and others Posted 15 Jul 16:19 PDT Long Beach Olympic Classes Regatta day 3 Long Beach Olympic Classes Regatta day 3 Mother Nature teases the competitors Mother Nature teased the competitors today and made them wait a bit, but she did not disappoint; the sun came out and a big westerly built to 18-20 knots! by Long Beach Yacht Club Posted 15 Jul 10:22 PDT The Iconic Admiral's Cup Returns! The Iconic Admiral's Cup Returns! Harken UK caught up with the RORC CEO and Admiral's Cup sailors ahead of the event After a long hiatus, this prestigious international yachting regatta makes its grand comeback from 17- 31 July at The Royal Ocean Racing Club (RORC) in Cowes, Isle of Wight. by Harken UK Posted 15 Jul 08:30 PDT Excellent Olympic Season Openers for GP Watercraft Excellent Olympic Season Openers for GP Watercraft Bermudan ILCA sailors enjoy a strong start to the season! The first two Olympic events of 2025 proved a very positive start to the season for GP Watercraft and their Bermudan ILCA sailors: Sebastian Kempe (ILCA 7) and Adriana Penruddocke (ILCA 6) who are both coached by Shaun Priestley of GP Watercraft. by Isaac Marsh Posted 15 Jul 04:00 PDT A century of human endeavour A century of human endeavour The Fastnet Race is regarded as one of offshore sailing's most complete proving grounds For 100 years, the Rolex Fastnet Race has been regarded as one of offshore sailing's most complete proving grounds. It is a place where ambitions and dreams meet harsh reality, where skill, endurance and fortitude are severely tested. by Quinag Posted 15 Jul 03:14 PDT Martine Grael in Racing on the Edge Martine Grael in Racing on the Edge First female driver to win a Fleet Race captured in behind-the-scenes documentary Major milestone moment for SailGP captured in behind-the-scenes documentary series, which reaches 10 million total viewers since launching in 2021. by SailGP Posted 15 Jul 01:45 PDT Get ready to celebrate world's best sailing photos Get ready to celebrate world's best sailing photos 16th edition of the Pantaenius Yacht Racing Image Award Professional photographers from around the globe are invited to submit their best yacht racing images captured between October 14, 2024, and October 12, 2025. by Yacht Racing Image Award Posted 15 Jul 00:15 PDT Alli Bell & Restless crew to make Transpac history Alli Bell & Restless crew to make Transpac history On course to be the first woman skipper to win Transpac overall Alli Bell and the crew of her Cal 40 Restless took a winch handle to the notion that winning the Transpacific Yacht Race's top corrected-time prize requires membership in an old-boys club or a mighty war chest. by David Schmidt / Transpacific Yacht Club Posted 14 Jul 23:28 PDT Rolex Fastnet Race IRC Four preview Rolex Fastnet Race IRC Four preview The pinnacle of grass roots sailing has 97 entries The very largest yachts, including the 100ft Ultim foiling trimarans and 60ft IMOCAs are an essential part of the spectacle of the Fastnet Race, however a critical element in the race's enduring appeal is that this is predominately a grass roots event. by Rupert Holmes / RORC Posted 14 Jul 12:36 PDT Long Beach Olympic Classes Regatta day 2 Long Beach Olympic Classes Regatta day 2 Classic Long Beach conditions return The weather conditions at the Long Beach Olympic Classes Regatta shifted noticeably today, delivering the classic Long Beach breeze that many expect from this world-class venue. by Long Beach Yacht Club Posted 14 Jul 11:44 PDT NYYC International Women's Championship update NYYC International Women's Championship update Third group of skippers includes Nicole Breault, Dominique Proyoveur, Laura van Veen While there is no nationality requirement for the crews that will compete in the 2026 New York Yacht Club International Women's Championship, a number of teams are embracing the opportunity to wave their respective national flags at the debut edition. by New York Yacht Club Posted 14 Jul 10:42 PDT New Class 40 campaign for Global Solo Challenge New Class 40 campaign for Global Solo Challenge Ronnie Simpson aims to be first American to win singlehanded, non-stop around world race American sailor Ronnie Simpson has launched a new ocean racing campaign to compete in the Global Solo Challenge race; a singlehanded, non-stop around the world sailing race that begins and ends in Vigo, Spain in 2027. by Ronnie Simpson Posted 14 Jul 10:10 PDT The Sardinia Cup set to return in 2026 The Sardinia Cup set to return in 2026 The competition will make its long-awaited return to the waters of the Costa Smeralda The Yacht Club Costa Smeralda (YCCS) is pleased to announce the return of the Sardinia Cup, one of the Club's most iconic regattas and a renowned international sailing event. by Yacht Club Costa Smeralda Posted 14 Jul 08:38 PDT How inclusive is sailing? How inclusive is sailing? Largest global survey aims to find out The Magenta Project has today launched the 2x25 global survey, marking the start of the most ambitious equity and inclusion review ever undertaken in sailing and the wider marine industry. by The Magenta Project Posted 14 Jul 06:18 PDT Aegean 600 - Snakes and ladders in extremis Aegean 600 - Snakes and ladders in extremis Event was the sixth in the IMA's annual Mediterranean Maxi Offshore Challenge If the previous two Aegean 600s were among the most brutal offshore races on record with storm force winds and violent gusts, conversely this year's fifth edition of the anti-clockwise lap of the Aegean Sea was largely the lightest. by International Maxi Association Posted 14 Jul 05:14 PDT Is Your Boat Ready for Racing Season? Is Your Boat Ready for Racing Season? Rooster has gathered some of the best videos and blogs to make boat care easier From fine-tuning your rigging to quick repairs before a race, keeping your boat in top condition doesn't need to be complicated. ? by Rooster Posted 14 Jul 04:00 PDT 2025 Long Beach Olympic Classes Regatta kicks off 2025 Long Beach Olympic Classes Regatta kicks off The first week of the OCR includes five Olympic classes The highly anticipated 2025 Long Beach Olympic Classes Regatta officially commenced on Saturday, 12 July, marking the beginning of Olympic campaigns since the venues were announced. by Long Beach Yacht Club Posted 14 Jul 01:14 PDT How Transpac's first finishers earned the podium How Transpac's first finishers earned the podium The first teams to reach Diamond Head are as varied as they are inspiring From a maxi-sled to a doublehanded keelboat and a 68-foot catamaran, the first teams to reach Diamond Head are as varied as they are inspiring. by David Schmidt / Transpacific Yacht Club Posted 13 Jul 20:35 PDT A challenging and memorable 5th edition AEGEAN 600 A challenging and memorable 5th edition AEGEAN 600 Bright lights and gleaming trophies were not the only indication of a successful edition At Saturday night's Awards Ceremony of the 2025 AEGEAN 600 the bright lights and gleaming trophies were not the only indication of a successful 5th edition of this challenging offshore race organized annually by the Hellenic Offshore Racing Club (HORC). by Hellenic Offshore Racing Club Posted 13 Jul 16:40 PDT Double Double Double Double And the rest of the line is not toil and trouble, but quadruple, then another double… On the eve of the 100th Fastnet that has attracted some 464 entries, I heard of one entry in this record fleet that seemed so very apt. Not only because it includes the Commodore of the RORC, but because it combines two Brits and two Aussies. by John Curnow, Sail-World.com AUS Editor Posted 13 Jul 15:00 PDT International Moth Worlds at Lake Garda overall International Moth Worlds at Lake Garda overall Malcesine crowns France's Enzo Balanger as the new World Champion The 2025 Moth World Championship has officially come to an end on the waters of Lake Garda, closing a week of exceptional technical and sporting level hosted by Fraglia Vela Malcesine from July 6 to 13. by Francesca Frazza Posted 13 Jul 09:51 PDT Dutch Water Week preview Dutch Water Week preview The youngest city in the Netherlands will celebrate sport, fun, and innovation From Olympic champions to first-time paddleboarders—everyone is welcome on and around the water during Dutch Water Week 2025 in Almere. From Palma de Mallorca, passing by Hyerès and Kiel to Los Angeles, now to the Weerwater in the heart of Almere. by Dutch Water Week Posted 13 Jul 06:36 PDT Q&A with Deborah Blair Q&A with Deborah Blair During a recent Henri-Lloyd recent photoshoot on the Solent with team Katabatik Henri-Lloyd caught up with young British sailor Deborah Blair on their most recent photoshoot on the Solent with team Katabatik to shoot the new Dynamic range onboard a Cape 31. by Henri-Lloyd Posted 13 Jul 04:00 PDT