Ambre Hasson on her 2025 Mini Transat adventure Ambre Hasson on her 2025 Mini Transat adventure Classe Mini skipper Ambre Hasson debriefs her 2025 Mini Transat adventure Six years ago, Ambre Hasson was living in New York City and enjoying the trappings of city life. Sailing wasn't part of her world view or skillset, nor was the thought of racing across the North Atlantic, alone, aboard a 21-foot offshore speedster. by David Schmidt Posted 18 Dec 08:00 PST 49th Palamós Christmas Race Day 1 49th Palamós Christmas Race Day 1 No wind for the opening day in Girona Sailing is a sport that depends entirely on weather conditions, the sea and, above all, the wind. This was clearly demonstrated on the opening day as the fleet was unable to get out on the water due to a complete lack of wind. by Jaume Soler Posted 19 Dec 08:01 PST Early entry discount ends soon Early entry discount ends soon For the International Optimist Regatta, TOTE Clinic & TOTE Team Race Entry is open for the 33rd International Optimist Regatta (IOR). The IOR, TOTE Clinic, and the TOTE Team Race will take place June 14-21, 2026, at the St. Thomas Yacht Club. by Carol Bareuther Posted 19 Dec 07:19 PST Fees Increase Saturday for Newport Bermuda Race Fees Increase Saturday for Newport Bermuda Race Momentum continues to build with 130 boats already entered—and counting This is a final reminder for those still considering the 2026 Bermuda Race—early registration discounts end Saturday, December 20, 2025. After that date, entry fees will increase, and cancellation fees will also rise. by Bermuda Race Media Posted 19 Dec 06:11 PST Under the Skin of Argo Under the Skin of Argo How a MOD70 Is Prepared to Race the Atlantic Have there been any major structural or systems checks as part of bringing Argo back to race-ready condition for the Transat? by Louay Habib / RORC Posted 19 Dec 05:27 PST Blistering Jules Verne Trophy start for Sodebo Blistering Jules Verne Trophy start for Sodebo Mainsail hook hampers The Famous Project CIC The Ultim Trimaran Sodebo, with Skipper Thomas Coville and his team, started their Jules Verne Trophy round the world record attempt on the evening of 15th December 2025, and have made an incredible start as they head down the Atlantic. by Mark Jardine Posted 19 Dec 03:50 PST The Allen Hardware Handbook – 2025 Recap Issue The Allen Hardware Handbook – 2025 Recap Issue Behind-the-scenes engineering, and updates from the wider Allen sailing community Behind-the-scenes engineering, and updates from the wider Allen sailing community, including new and specialist hardware developments, insights into boats and classes using Allen gear, and the latest news from our Team Allen sailors. by Allen Posted 19 Dec 01:00 PST Going where few dare Going where few dare Clipper Race sailors conquer the Roaring Forties After battling the conditions faced in the Roaring Forties, the ten teams competing in the Clipper 2025-26 Race have arrived into Fremantle, Australia. by Clipper Ventures Posted 18 Dec 21:20 PST Mini Globe Race headling home and into history! Mini Globe Race headling home and into history! The final leg to Antigua begins December 28th Five years spent wondering about this Southern Ocean challenge. 1000 miles of unpredictable fast changing weather swirling around the Cape of Good Hope, mixing with the ship breaking Agulhas current. Would they survive? Could they even get through? by McIntyre Mini Globe Race Posted 18 Dec 20:44 PST Emirates Team NZ: Kiwis hard at two-boat training Emirates Team NZ: Kiwis hard at two-boat training The Hauraki Gulf has become the stage for high-intensity internal competition As 2025 draws to a close, Emirates Team NZ are not winding down for the holidays just yet. Instead, the Hauraki Gulf has become the stage for high-intensity internal competition, with the team maximising their time on the water. by Emirates Team NZ Media Posted 18 Dec 18:35 PST Palm Beach XI Christened in Sydney Palm Beach XI Christened in Sydney A Legend Reborn for The 80th Rolex Sydney Hobart Yacht Race After an extraordinary five-month sprint, Mark Richards and his team are nearing completion of a transformation few would attempt on a yacht of this pedigree. by Palm Beach Motor Yachts Posted 18 Dec 13:30 PST 29ers at the Youth World Sailing Worlds day 4 29ers at the Youth World Sailing Worlds day 4 Edwards & Hiscocks reclaim the lead in tricky Vilamoura winds Light and unstable conditions once again tested the 29er International fleet at the Vilamoura Youth Sailing World Championships, setting the stage for an intriguing final day with everything still to play for. by 29er Class Posted 18 Dec 13:13 PST Youth Sailing World Championships 2025 Day 4 Youth Sailing World Championships 2025 Day 4 Thrilling penultimate day sets up grand finale The 2025 Youth Sailing World Championships are all set for a thrilling conclusion following an action-packed penultimate day in Vilamoura. by World Sailing Posted 18 Dec 13:07 PST Andy and Mark Wrap-Up the 2025 Sailing Season Andy and Mark Wrap-Up the 2025 Sailing Season We speak to the legendary journalist and founder of the Seldén Sailjuice Winter Series It was great to catch up with legendary sailing journalist Andy Rice to discuss some of our highlights of the 2025 sailing season. by Mark Jardine Posted 18 Dec 08:00 PST 2026 Youth Match Racing Worlds heads to Denmark 2026 Youth Match Racing Worlds heads to Denmark To be held in the stunning waters of Middelfart in June World Sailing is pleased to announce that the 2026 Youth Match Racing World Championship will be held in the stunning waters of Middelfart, Denmark, from 21-25 June 2026. by World Sailing Posted 18 Dec 06:28 PST 49th Palamós Christmas Race starts Friday 49th Palamós Christmas Race starts Friday 216 crews from 15 countries are set to compete The 49th Palamós Christmas Race, an international sailing regatta, is gearing up for a new edition. This Thursday will be registration day, and from Friday the 19th through Monday, December 22, the competition will take place on the water. by Jaume Soler Posted 18 Dec 06:14 PST Maritimo duo primed for the 80th RSHYR Maritimo duo primed for the 80th RSHYR The most luxurious 100-foot yacht to compete in the Rolex Sydney Hobart Yacht Race In the milestone 80th Rolex Sydney Hobart Yacht Race, which has attracted 133 entries, Maritimo will compete with two stand-out yachts. by Maritimo Posted 18 Dec 00:13 PST Henri-Lloyd launches range of performance socks Henri-Lloyd launches range of performance socks Socking it to you! Henri-Lloyd has added to its range of accessories with the launch of two new sock styles, each crafted to deliver exceptional comfort, support and year-round wearability. by Henri-Lloyd Posted 18 Dec 00:00 PST 18ft Skiff NSW Championship Final Day Preview 18ft Skiff NSW Championship Final Day Preview Champion team heading for another title The 2025 Giltinan Trophy world champion Yandoo 18ft skiff team of Tom Needham, Fang Warren and Lewis Brake are set to add another trophy to their names when they line up next Sunday on Sydney Harbour for the final two races of the NSW Championship. by Frank Quealey Posted 17 Dec 23:54 PST 29ers at the Youth World Sailing Worlds day 3 29ers at the Youth World Sailing Worlds day 3 A full racing ray brings movement in the 29er standings For the first time since the start of the Vilamoura Youth Sailing World Championships, all 11 events were able to race on the same day, bringing significant movement across the leaderboards — including in the 29er International fleet. by 29er Class Posted 17 Dec 14:55 PST Youth Sailing World Championships 2025 Day 3 Youth Sailing World Championships 2025 Day 3 Stragiotti and Li make unbeaten starts in Formula Kite Gian Andrea Stragiotti and Suofeiya Li recorded unbeaten days as Formula Kite athletes began their Youth Sailing World Championship campaigns on day three in Vilamoura. by World Sailing Posted 17 Dec 12:16 PST Round Britain and Ireland defines offshore sailors Round Britain and Ireland defines offshore sailors The 1,800 nautical mile non-stop race has proven in the past editions to reshape offshore sailors At Christmas and New Year, sailors gather quietly deciding what the next big challenge will be. For some, those decisions lead to weekend racing in the RORC Season's Points Championship, the world's largest offshore racing series. by Louay Habib / RORC Posted 17 Dec 07:28 PST 2025 La Course de l' Alliance 2025 La Course de l' Alliance A Weekend of Competition and Camaraderie If exciting racing action and fun shoreside parties are what you're looking for in a sailing event, the 22nd edition of La Course de l' Alliance did not disappoint! by Sint Maarten Yacht Club Posted 17 Dec 06:16 PST New Bump Hat Range for Offshore Yacht Racers New Bump Hat Range for Offshore Yacht Racers Launched by Vaikobi ahead of the 2025 Rolex Sydney to Hobart Vaikobi, a global leader in high-performance marine apparel and safety equipment, is proud to announce the launch of its new Vaikobi Bump Hat Range, purpose-built for the demands of offshore yacht racing. by Vaikobi Posted 16 Dec 22:54 PST 29ers at the Youth World Sailing Worlds day 2 29ers at the Youth World Sailing Worlds day 2 Strong winds test sailors on the second day of racing in Vilamoura After a challenging start to the day due to high winds, the 29er International fleet hit the water at the Vilamoura Youth Worlds. by 29er Class Posted 16 Dec 14:23 PST Countdown to 49th Palamós Christmas Race Countdown to 49th Palamós Christmas Race More than 350 sailors from 15 countries will compete in the international regatta The 49th edition of the Christmas Race, an international sailing regatta to be held from December 19 to 22 in the waters of Palamós Bay, was presented at midday today at the Es Nàutic restaurant of the Club Nàutic Costa Brava-Vela Palamós. by Jaume Soler Posted 16 Dec 12:33 PST The Famous Project CIC Jules Verne Trophy Day 17 The Famous Project CIC Jules Verne Trophy Day 17 Cape of Good Hope done! The eight sailors of The Famous Project CIC completed their journey across the vast Atlantic Ocean today, on this day Tuesday December 16th, at 17.00. by Agence TB Press Posted 16 Dec 10:48 PST Youth Sailing World Championships 2025 Day 2 Youth Sailing World Championships 2025 Day 2 Windsurfers open campaigns as gusts swirl in Vilamoura Windsurfers took to the Vilamoura water for the first time on a day of testing conditions at the 2025 Youth Sailing World Championships. by World Sailing Posted 16 Dec 09:19 PST Have your say on future of the Musto Skiff class Have your say on future of the Musto Skiff class The 2025 Class Survey has been launched The International Musto Skiff Class Association (MSCA) has today launched its 2025 Class Survey, inviting sailors worldwide to share their views and help guide the future of the class. by Natalie Hilton Posted 16 Dec 08:30 PST Transat Café L'or - Prizegiving time Transat Café L'or - Prizegiving time The ceremony brought back fond memories of a challenging and memorable Route du Café race. Concluding a fantastic 17th edition, the four winning duos of the TRANSAT CAFÉ L'OR Le Havre Normandie were presented with their prizes today in their respective classes, ULTIM, Ocean Fifty, IMOCA, and Class40. by Transat Café L'OR Posted 16 Dec 08:24 PST Debriefing the inaugural Inclusion Championships Debriefing the inaugural Inclusion Championships With luck, the IPC was paying very close attention In January 2015, the International Paralympic Committee (IPC}) made the misguided decision to drop sailing from the Tokyo 2020 Paralympic Sports Program. This began a series of bad decisions that the sailing world hopes to see reversed. by David Schmidt Posted 16 Dec 08:00 PST CYOA 2025 in review CYOA 2025 in review Reflections on a memorable year The 2025 CYOA season reinforced what many classic yacht enthusiasts already know: that these boats are far more than artifacts—they remain vibrant testimony to maritime history and formidable competitors in storied regattas. by Classic Yacht Owners Association Posted 16 Dec 05:37 PST Proposal for Para Sailing's Brisbane 2023 return Proposal for Para Sailing's Brisbane 2023 return The World Sailing submission outlines a transformed global landscape World Sailing has formally submitted a comprehensive proposal to the International Paralympic Committee (IPC), which seeks to secure Para Sailing's return to the Paralympic Games at Brisbane 2032. by World Sailing Posted 16 Dec 05:05 PST America's Cup: A spot of recon - Video America's Cup: A spot of recon - Video Sail-World dropped in on Emirates Team NZ's AC40 session today taking place off North Head Sail-World dropped in on Emirates Team NZ's AC40 session today taking place off North Head, at the entrance to Auckland's Waitemata Harbour. by Richard Gladwell, Sail-World.com/nz Posted 16 Dec 03:56 PST SailGP: ETNZ's Andy Maloney goes with Sweden SailGP: ETNZ's Andy Maloney goes with Sweden Artemis SailGP has confirmed the signing of three times America's Cup winner, Andy Maloney Artemis SailGP has confirmed the signing of three times America's Cup winner, Andy Maloney as flight controller for the team's debut campaign in the 2026 Rolex SailGP Championship. by SailGP Posted 16 Dec 03:49 PST 2027 Hong Kong Dragon Worlds entry open 2027 Hong Kong Dragon Worlds entry open The first time the event will be held in Asia The Sailing Federation of Hong Kong, China in conjunction with the RHKYC, International Dragon Association and the Hong Kong Dragon Association, are pleased to announce that the 2027 Dragon World Championship will take place from 21 to 29 November 2026. by Royal Hong Kong Yacht Club Posted 15 Dec 23:10 PST 29ers at the Youth World Sailing Worlds day 1 29ers at the Youth World Sailing Worlds day 1 An exciting start and tight leaderboard in Vilamoura, Portugal Exciting start and tight leaderboard in the 29er fleet at the 2025 Youth Sailing World Championships. by 29er Class Posted 15 Dec 13:54 PST Youth Sailing World Championships 2025 Day 1 Youth Sailing World Championships 2025 Day 1 Italy make strong start in Vilamoura Italy made a strong start to the 2025 Youth Sailing World Championships, with the reigning Nations Trophy winners leading three of the five events that were able to get on the water on the first day of competitive racing. by World Sailing Posted 15 Dec 12:12 PST STC and SORC to co-host 2027 ORC North Americans STC and SORC to co-host 2027 ORC North Americans A standout week featuring a dynamic mix of offshore, coastal, and buoy racing The Southern Ocean Racing Conference and Storm Trysail Club are thrilled to announce that they will co-host the 2027 ORC North American Championship in Fort Lauderdale, — a standout week featuring a dynamic mix of offshore, coastal, and buoy racing. by Storm Trysail Club Posted 15 Dec 11:57 PST Free Shipping for 24hrs at Henri-Lloyd Free Shipping for 24hrs at Henri-Lloyd Ensure your gifts arrive in time for Christmas Ensure your gifts arrive in time for Christmas by ordering before the shipping deadlines*. 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