ULTIM® Class presents its race programme ULTIM® Class presents its race programme Ambitious sporting programme for the next four seasons Synonymous with excellence and innovation in the world of ocean racing, the ULTIM® Class presents an ambitious sport programme for the next four seasons, alternating single-handed, double-handed and crewed races. by Matthieu Honoré Posted 9 May 08:49 BST Radio Controlled Sailing at Dovestone Sailing Club Radio Controlled Sailing at Dovestone Sailing Club There are now over a dozen regular sailors There is a new development at Dovestone Sailing Club, Radio Controlled model boat sailing. Starting with 5 people in November last year there are now over a dozen regular sailors. by Nik Lever Posted 9 May 07:58 BST Two Weeks until the Royal Escape 2025 Two Weeks until the Royal Escape 2025 Sussex Yacht Club makes a final call for entries Sussex Yacht Club makes a final call for entries to the 2025 Royal Escape Race, from the Brighton coast to Fécamp, France on Friday 23rd May 2025. Race start time 08:00 BST. by Chris Hawkes Posted 9 May 07:42 BST Hannah Mills OBE to share carbon footprint success Hannah Mills OBE to share carbon footprint success At World Sailing Sustainability Session Great Britain's most successful female Olympic sailor and strategist for Emirates GBR SailGP Team, Hannah Mills OBE, will headline as guest speaker at World Sailing's upcoming Sustainability Session on renewable energy in the sport. by World Sailing Posted 8 May 19:45 BST iQFOiL Youth & Junior International Games day 3 iQFOiL Youth & Junior International Games day 3 Intense competition on Lake Garda: 30 course races today, 5 for each fleet Racing intensified on Day 3 of the iQFOiL Youth & Junior International Games on Lake Garda, as more stable conditions finally allowed a full program of racing. by iQFOiL Communications Posted 8 May 19:32 BST Transat Paprec Day 19 - hours from the finish Transat Paprec Day 19 - hours from the finish The first boats are expected to arrive in the middle or late part of the night in Saint Barthélemy In less than 24 hours, we'll know the winner, the podium, and the full rankings of this incredible Transat Paprec. As they battle through a windless zone that's capturing everyone's attention, the competitors know that anything is still possible. by Transat Paprec Posted 8 May 19:29 BST Sailing Chandlery RS400 Southern Tour at Salcombe Sailing Chandlery RS400 Southern Tour at Salcombe Boy, did it deliver: sun, wind and crystal blue water Salcombe is a highlight in the 400 calendar. We were met with a stunning sailing location which is a combination of a great race course and a beautiful backdrop. by Rich Sheridan Posted 8 May 17:43 BST Stop Guessing, Start Winning Stop Guessing, Start Winning The Ultimate Cheat Sheet for Fast Rig Settings You know the boats that kept finishing ahead of you last season? They're not faster. They're just better at repeating what works. by Cyclops Marine Posted 8 May 17:18 BST Tre Golfi Sailing Week 2025 Day 1 Tre Golfi Sailing Week 2025 Day 1 First race of the ORC Mediterranean Championship held The Tre Golfi Sailing Week 2025 officially opened today under sunny skies and light breeze, with the first race of the ORC Mediterranean Championship, which also counts as the National Championship for Central and Southern Italy. by Tre Golfi Sailing Week Posted 8 May 17:12 BST Henri-Lloyd Dynamic Lite Jacket Henri-Lloyd Dynamic Lite Jacket Will it become your new favourite jacket? We all have that one favourite jacket, which no matter what the weather or where you're going, it's the one you pick out above everything else. The new Dynamic Lite Jacket from Henri-Lloyd is set to become the new fave jacket. by Henri-Lloyd Posted 8 May 16:30 BST Ramsgate Week 2025 fast approaching Ramsgate Week 2025 fast approaching Everyone is looking forward to July and the Summer Ramsgate Week 2025 is fast approaching and, after a recent taste of the hot weather, everyone is looking forward to July and the Summer. by Karen Cox Posted 8 May 15:55 BST Tshcüss 2 eyes Transatlantic Race line honors Tshcüss 2 eyes Transatlantic Race line honors The competitors will cover a distance of approximately 3,000 miles Many people find comfort in the familiar. Not Christian Zugel, who spent his youth in landlocked southern Germany, but discovered, late in life, a passion for blue-water ocean racing. by Stuart Streuli Posted 8 May 15:43 BST Sir Robin Knox-Johnston guest of honour Sir Robin Knox-Johnston guest of honour Guest speaker at the Yacht Club de Monaco One of the world's greatest sailors, Sir Robin Knox-Johnston, was guest speaker at the Yacht Club de Monaco which regularly organises talks on maritime themes. by Yacht Club de Monaco Posted 8 May 15:39 BST 2025 44Cup Porto Cervo Preview 2025 44Cup Porto Cervo Preview Back up to 11 teams for the first time since 2016 With the RC44 fleet now safely returned from the Caribbean, competition on the 44Cup resumes again next week with the second event of the 2025 season taking place in the Italian sailing mecca of Porto Cervo. by 44Cup Posted 8 May 15:20 BST Annual Tower Lifeboat Station Yacht Race Preview Annual Tower Lifeboat Station Yacht Race Preview Greenwich Yacht Club hosts race supporting RNLI Lifeboats Greenwich Yacht Club (GYC) is thrilled to announce the second edition of its Tower Lifeboat Station Yacht Race, set for 1 June 2025, proudly sponsored by Uber Boat by Thames Clippers. by Clive Reffell Posted 8 May 14:02 BST Tribute to much-loved Commodore at Restronguet Tribute to much-loved Commodore at Restronguet Kari-Tek-sponsored RS Aero UK SW Area Championships includes touching moments The South West RS Aero Championships held amid bright and challenging conditions from Restronguet Sailing Club in Falmouth Harbour over the Bank Holiday weekend created a poignant tribute to the much-loved RSC Commodore John Calvert. by Louise Midgley Posted 8 May 11:56 BST World Foiling Congress 2025 World Foiling Congress 2025 Foiling industry aligns on certification framework After a successful debut in 2024, the World Foiling Congress returns to Genova on May 20th as the global reference event for the foiling industry — a full day dedicated to insight, exchange, and strategic vision for the future of waterborne mobility. by WeAreFoiling Posted 8 May 11:17 BST Charlie Dalin ready to defend IMOCA Globe Series Charlie Dalin ready to defend IMOCA Globe Series The 2024 IMOCA Globe Series Championship was a huge success If you follow the IMOCA Class, you will know that Charlie Dalin is a serial race winner, and last season he emerged for the third time in his career as IMOCA Globe Series Champion in a year capped off by a record-breaking victory in the Vendée Globe. by Ed Gorman / IMOCA Globe Series Posted 8 May 10:46 BST Cadets sweep to victory in Bosham's annual pursuit Cadets sweep to victory in Bosham's annual pursuit Feva sailors Benjy Gardner and Ludo Kameen win Congratulations to the gutsy and talented Bosham Sailing Club cadets who competed in last weekend's annual pursuit race with Benjy Gardner and Ludo Kameen sweeping to victory in their Feva. There were 33 starters, ranging from Optimists to Devon Yawls. by Nicky Chapple Posted 8 May 10:36 BST America's Cup: Part 1 - Big Bad Dennis returns America's Cup: Part 1 - Big Bad Dennis returns Set in the year 3156, this story on the 414th America's Cup takes us far into the future Set in the year 3156, no physical boats exist. Far too costly and disruptive to the delicate environments involved, the event is conducted entirely through simulation—broadcast from multiple orbital stations, home of all industrial and economic activities by Pierre-Jean M. Cottalorda Posted 8 May 10:13 BST Waszp Upgrade Guide Waszp Upgrade Guide Well-functioning control systems make the boat easier to handle The WASZP is a high-performance, single-handed dinghy that is surprisingly simple to rig. Although the setup is fairly straightforward, it's crucial that all the systems run smoothly and efficiently. by Allen Posted 8 May 08:15 BST FD Future kicks off 9 Great Lakes Sailing League FD Future kicks off 9 Great Lakes Sailing League With the AnTa 2025 Yunnan Plateau Lakes and Mountains Series On May 2nd and 4th, FD Future kicks off AnTa 2025 Yunnan Plateau Lakes and Mountains Series: The Nine Great Lakes Sailing League with 30 FD Future boats nearly 100 participants for both regattas in XingYun Lake and YiLong Lake. by Carren Shi Posted 8 May 07:07 BST Last Call for the Colander Cup! Last Call for the Colander Cup! Northampton SC are putting the final touches on what promises to be a fantastic day With just days to go until the much-anticipated Colander Cup, FM Sailing and Northampton Sailing Club are putting the final touches on what promises to be a fantastic day of racing and community. by Clare Butterfield Posted 8 May 06:38 BST Salcombe National 12 Open Salcombe National 12 Open It's always sunny in Salcombe The National 12 fleet were promised glorious conditions in Salcombe for the 2025 May Day Open Meeting. The country had been basking in a heatwave in the days leading up. by John & Zoë Meadowcroft Posted 8 May 06:33 BST Contender Open at Mount's Bay Contender Open at Mount's Bay A 'take your pick' forecast for the sailors Despite a 'take your pick' forecast and a few unlucky regulars whose boats were still in delayed container from US Worlds, 12 Contender sailors were all smiles arriving at their 2026 Nationals venue - the stunning Mount's Bay SC, to join the Ospreys. by Rob Smith Posted 8 May 06:26 BST Transat Paprec Day 18 Transat Paprec Day 18 48 Hours to Glory By Friday, the outcome of the Transat Paprec will be known. But who will have the final say? Who will seize the advantage, who will get stuck, who will claim an honorable finish, and who will be left disappointed? by Transat Paprec Posted 7 May 21:56 BST iQFOiL Youth & Junior International Games day 2 iQFOiL Youth & Junior International Games day 2 Heavy Rain Sets the Scene, But Racing Pushes On at Lake Garda Despite relentless rainfall, part of the day's race program went ahead as planned at the iQFOiL Youth & Junior International Games, hosted by Circolo Surf Torbole. by iQFOiL Communications Posted 7 May 21:49 BST ILCA Thames Valley Series Open at Fishers Green ILCA Thames Valley Series Open at Fishers Green Occasional huge shifts from south-west to north-west for the fleet to contend with Fishers Green SC held their annual Laser/ILCA open meeting on 3rd May which is part of the ILCA Thames Valley Series. by Godfrey Clark Posted 7 May 17:42 BST Rooster Sailing Ltd Expands Event Support Rooster Sailing Ltd Expands Event Support With New and Continued Partnerships for 2025 Rooster is proud to announce an exciting line-up of event partnerships for the 2025 season, reaffirming our ongoing commitment to both grassroots and high-performance sailing. by Rooster Posted 7 May 16:30 BST Medway YC Cruiser Spring Series race 3 Medway YC Cruiser Spring Series race 3 Strong wind and a beat all the way to Essex Race 3 of the Medway YC Cruiser Class Spring Series saw 11 yachts come to the start at the yacht club start line. For the first time the fleet was divided into two classes. The wind was showing 15-20kts but in the start area it was a lot lighter. by Jamie Blair Posted 7 May 16:20 BST 2025 ILCA Masters Spring Qualifier at Parkstone 2025 ILCA Masters Spring Qualifier at Parkstone A very healthy 48 ILCA7s pitched up at Parkstone YC over the weekend Of the 85 combined fleet entries a very healthy 48 ILCA7s pitched up at Parkstone YC on the weekend of May 3/4th journeying from 20 + different clubs with an especially strong turnout of 12 boats from Queen Mary SC taking the trip down the M3. by Chris Ellyatt Posted 7 May 15:44 BST RCIYC Nick Cousins Memorial Spring Regatta Preview RCIYC Nick Cousins Memorial Spring Regatta Preview Scheduled to run from Friday to Sunday 16th to 18th May in Jersey Entries are open for the fourth edition of the Royal Channel Islands Yacht Club's Nick Cousins Memorial Spring Regatta, scheduled to run from Friday to Sunday 16th to 18th May. by Bill Harris Posted 7 May 15:28 BST Exciting News from the RS400 Eurocup Exciting News from the RS400 Eurocup Enter the prize draw to win a brand new spinnaker In association with Mercedes Benz Belfast we're excited to announce an exclusive prize draw to win a brand new RS400 spinnaker! by Gerry Reid Posted 7 May 15:25 BST Tre Golfi Sailing Week 2025 starts tomorrow Tre Golfi Sailing Week 2025 starts tomorrow Opening with the ORC Mediterranean Championship Tomorrow in Sorrento, racing begins for the ORC fleet: 30 teams from six nations are already moored in the picturesque Marina Piccola Naples. by Tre Golfi Sailing Week Posted 7 May 15:22 BST 2025 ILCA Masters Spring Qualifier at Parkstone 2025 ILCA Masters Spring Qualifier at Parkstone Ross Harvey secures ILCA 6 victory after six closely contested races The ILCA Masters event at Parkstone Yacht Club over the weekend of 3rd and 4th May 2025 featured six closely contested races. 85 entries in the combined fleets started their campaigns for the Masters Nationals and Europeans at HISC in June. by Ross Harvey Posted 7 May 15:04 BST Merlin Rockets at Minima Merlin Rockets at Minima Double-header part 2 showcases the other face of river sailing While TSC was one for the locals and anyone who loves trying to predict how essentially zero wind will react while vaulting a concrete embankment, Minima YC was home to a sporty Northerly which was prone to gusting fresh to even fresher. by Tim Medcalf Posted 7 May 13:18 BST One month to go until Round the Island Race One month to go until Round the Island Race Over 600 boats have already signed up for this year's event One of sailing's most iconic races is just a month away, and there's still time to be part of it. Over 600 boats have already signed up for this year's Round the Island Race, which takes place on Saturday 7th June. by Matt White Posted 7 May 12:47 BST Tom Dolan retires from the Solo Maître CoQ Tom Dolan retires from the Solo Maître CoQ Following an unfortunate incident during the first inshore race Tom Dolan, skipper of Kingspan, was forced to retire from the Solo Maître CoQ Series following an unfortunate incident during the first inshore race held yesterday in Les Sables d'Olonne. by Tom Dolan Racing Posted 7 May 10:06 BST XR 41 Dominates Debut at MaiOR 2025 XR 41 Dominates Debut at MaiOR 2025 FORMULA X Takes First Place in ORC A&B The northern European offshore racing season launched in spectacular fashion at the Mai Offshore Regatta (MaiOR) from 2 to 4 May 2025, and the spotlight was firmly on X-Yachts' latest high- performance model - the XR 41. by X-Yachts Posted 7 May 09:48 BST Smeg's 29 years of 18ft Skiff sponsorship success Smeg's 29 years of 18ft Skiff sponsorship success It all began when a Trevor Barnabas-led team raced a skiff named Omega Smeg-2UE The Smeg Australia 18ft skiff sponsorship with the Australian 18 footers League began in 1996-97 and has continued harmoniously, with many great successes, over the following twenty nine seasons on Sydney Harbour. by Frank Quealey Posted 7 May 06:27 BST