Who let the dogs out? Who let the dogs out? We can tell you who is going to win the 2025 Sydney to Hobart before it is even run! Yes indeed. Who? Now in the canine world there's a thing called, 'Best in Show'. However, right here, right now, out of all the entries, we can tell you who is going to win the 2025 Sydney to Hobart, before it is even run. by John Curnow, Sail-World.com AUS Editor Posted 20 Oct 08:00 AEDT Rolex Middle Sea Race Day 2 Rolex Middle Sea Race Day 2 Leaders Raise the Tempo The 2025 Rolex Middle Sea Race is now over 24 hours in. On the plus side there has been no repeat of last year's heinous first night, and the fleet is making steady progress. by Rolex Middle Sea Race Posted 20 Oct 06:40 AEDT iQFOiL Youth & Junior Europeans 2025 day 1 iQFOiL Youth & Junior Europeans 2025 day 1 Promising breeze, top performances and high expectations as racing gets underway in Sardinia The 2025 iQFOiL Youth & Junior European Championships officially got under way today in Arzachena, North Sardinia, with 306 athletes from 28 nations ready to battle it out on the pristine waters of this beautiful area. by iQFOiL Communications Posted 20 Oct 04:58 AEDT 18ft Skiff SIXT Spring Championship Race 2 18ft Skiff SIXT Spring Championship Race 2 Also the first race of the Club Championship on Sydney Harbour for the Alf Beashel Memorial Trophy After last Sunday's opening race of the season had to be abandoned when 30-knot Westerly winds swept across the course, racing finally got underway when the Australian 18 Footers League sailed for the Alf Beashel Memorial Trophy, on Sydney Harbour today. by Frank Quealey Posted 19 Oct 18:54 AEDT Globe40 2025/26 Stage 2 Update Globe40 2025/26 Stage 2 Update Belgium Ocean Racing - Curium and Credit Mutuel 1 mile apart in the forties The incredible duel between the Belgian and French contenders continues in the forties after 4,890 miles of racing! Late Friday, as they passed Gough Island, Benoit Hantzperg and Renaud Dehareng seemed to have gained a small cushion of miles (28.8) by Sirius Events Posted 19 Oct 17:19 AEDT Ensign news, reviews, top picks & upcoming events Ensign news, reviews, top picks & upcoming events Highlighting the upcoming Pittwater Sail Expo and photos of the highly anticipated J/36 In this edition we highlight the upcoming Pittwater Sail Expo at the RPAYC, recap some European highlights from our brands in 2025, and showcase some new photos of the highly anticipated J/Boats J/36. by Ensign Yacht Group Posted 19 Oct 08:00 AEDT Rolex Middle Sea Race: Up and running Rolex Middle Sea Race: Up and running The fleet departed from Grand Harbour at 11am on Saturday This morning at 11.00, the 46th Rolex Middle Sea Race got under way from Grand Harbour. The gathered fleet was gently propelled out of the magnificent amphitheatre, assisted by an easterly breeze that built as yachts closed on the exit to the open sea. by Rolex Middle Sea Race Posted 19 Oct 05:07 AEDT iQFOiL Youth & Junior Europeans 2025 preview iQFOiL Youth & Junior Europeans 2025 preview 306 of Europe's most talented young sailors gather in North Sardinia The stunning waters of North Sardinia are about to welcome the 2025 European Youth & Junior Championships, hosted by Club Nautico Arzachena. by iQFOiL Communications Posted 19 Oct 04:31 AEDT 46th Rolex Middle Sea Race underway 46th Rolex Middle Sea Race underway Competitors tackle the challenging and scenic 606-nautical mile course The 46th edition of one of sailing's great offshore races commenced earlier today from the Maltese capital Valletta. A revered and historic event, the Rolex Middle Sea Race always welcomes an impressive and diverse international fleet. by Quinag Posted 19 Oct 04:17 AEDT 2025 Freestyle Pro Tour Naxos day 2 2025 Freestyle Pro Tour Naxos day 2 Foilstyle delivers and tow-in turns up the drama After a lively opening day and a calm morning at the lagoon, the second day of the Freestyle Pro Tour Naxos once again brought light winds to the Aegean. by Freestyle Pro Tour Posted 19 Oct 02:46 AEDT 2025 Aloha Classic Grand Final day 4 2025 Aloha Classic Grand Final day 4 Masters shine, juniors crowned, and finals await The 41st Aloha Classic has come to a thrilling close under perfect Ho'okipa conditions. Finals Day delivered powerful surf, strong trades, and a genuine crowd stretched all along the beach park cheering the champions of the Unified World Wave Tour. by International Windsurfing Tour Posted 19 Oct 01:20 AEDT Preserve Performance with Expert Sail Care Preserve Performance with Expert Sail Care Don't wait until small issues become big ones Your sails work hard every time you head out on the water. Regular service is the key to maintaining their shape, extending their life, and protecting your investment. by North Sails Posted 19 Oct 00:30 AEDT IM24CA AGM submissions and nominations IM24CA AGM submissions and nominations World Council will meet on November 22 in Milan, Italy and online The International Melges 24 Class Association - IM24CA World Council will meet on November 22 in Milan, Italy and online to discuss class business, elections, and future championship bids. by International Melges 24 Class Association Posted 18 Oct 21:27 AEDT X-Yachts In-House Boat Show 2025 Preview X-Yachts In-House Boat Show 2025 Preview More boats on display than ever before this November at the yard in Haderslev, Denmark This November, the X-Yachts yard in Haderslev will host an elevated edition of our In-House Boat Show 2025. With more boats on display than ever before, guided yard tours, charter stands and a chance to meet our global dealer network. by X-Yachts Posted 18 Oct 19:00 AEDT Brisbane to Gladstone Yacht Race 2026 countdown Brisbane to Gladstone Yacht Race 2026 countdown ueensland Cruising Yacht Club officially launches the event at a special event The countdown to the 78th Gladstone Ports Corporation Brisbane to Gladstone Yacht Race (B2G) is officially underway following a special launch event held at the Queensland Cruising Yacht Club (QCYC) in Shorncliffe on Saturday, 18 October 2025. by Kerrin Schallmeiner Posted 18 Oct 18:00 AEDT Sydney to Auckland Ocean Race overall Sydney to Auckland Ocean Race overall Presentation Ceremony held as breeze deprives last two boats As the official presentation ceremony of the Sydney to Auckland Ocean Race (S2A) started at 12pm (NZDT), two yachts remain at sea, breeze deprived but rewarded with magical experiences. by Di Pearson / Sydney to Auckland media Posted 18 Oct 14:00 AEDT BCM start images of Tollgate Islands Race BCM start images of Tollgate Islands Race Wild start on Sydney Harbour as the fleet blasted out the Heads in a blustery Southerly Wild start on Sydney Harbour as the fleet blasted out the Heads in a blustery Southerly by Bow Caddy Media Posted 18 Oct 10:14 AEDT Bulwarks and Bulldust – Show 4 Season 3 Bulwarks and Bulldust – Show 4 Season 3 Matt Allen AM on Brisbane 2032, World Sailing, and of course, the 80th Sydney to Hobart Episode Four - In the Captain's Chair this week is Matt Allen AM by Bulwarks and Bulldust Posted 18 Oct 07:57 AEDT 2025 Freestyle Pro Tour Naxos day 1 2025 Freestyle Pro Tour Naxos day 1 Tow-in funnel fiesta kicks off the action Straight from the banks of Lake Geneva to the sunny shores of Naxos, the Freestyle action doesn't stop! by Freestyle Pro Tour Posted 18 Oct 03:58 AEDT Rolex Middle Sea Race: Full Focus Rolex Middle Sea Race: Full Focus 118 yachts and 1000 crew gathered in Grand Harbour, Valletta For the 118 yachts and the 1000 crew gathered for the 46th Rolex Middle Sea Race, the waiting is almost over. by Rolex Middle Sea Race Posted 18 Oct 02:54 AEDT 2025 World Sailing Awards finalists revealed 2025 World Sailing Awards finalists revealed Voting opens today, including Rolex World Sailor of the Year World Sailing is very proud to announce the finalists for this year's male and female Rolex World Sailor of the Year, male and female Kuehne+Nagel Young World Sailor of the Year, 11th Hour Racing Impact Award, and Team of the Year. by World Sailing Posted 17 Oct 21:27 AEDT 2025 Aloha Classic Grand Final day 3 2025 Aloha Classic Grand Final day 3 The biggest masters field in windsurfing history and junior champions crowned Day 3 of the Aloha Classic Grand Final delivered a spectacular showcase of windsurfing talent across generations, from the rising stars of the Junior and Pro Junior divisions to the legendary Masters. by International Windsurfing Tour Posted 17 Oct 20:39 AEDT Drummoyne Cup 2025 overall Drummoyne Cup 2025 overall The event saw more than 70 boats registered The second annual Drummoyne Cup, held on Sunday, 21 September, kicked off the 2025-26 sailing season in spectacular fashion, celebrating community spirit and competitive sailing at Drummoyne Sailing Club. by Drummoyne Sailing Club Posted 17 Oct 19:49 AEDT The Crazy Week of the Globe40 The Crazy Week of the Globe40 After two weeks at sea since the start from Cape Verde This has been a week we won't soon forget in the story of this second edition of the GLOBE40. After two weeks at sea since the start from Cape Verde in this high-coefficient (3) leg 2, the competitors continued their descent of the South Atlantic. by Sirius Events Posted 17 Oct 18:12 AEDT Sail Port Stephens adds cats, keelboats, and more Sail Port Stephens adds cats, keelboats, and more 2026 will be the biggest and best in the regatta's 18-year history Sail Port Stephens 2026 will be the biggest and best in the regatta's 18-year history, with new events being added to further spice up the racing format. by Newcastle Cruising Yacht Club Posted 17 Oct 16:38 AEDT America's Cup: Big day for 38th Cup America's Cup: Big day for 38th Cup ETNZ announce new team members; Dalton and Ainslie expand on the ACP; Kiwis have their first sail. Friday October 17, was a big day for the America's Cup - when the Defender went sailing for the first time in the new Cup cycle; the Kiwis announced four new team members; Grant Dalton and Ben Ainslie explained more on the new America's Cup Partnership. by Richard Gladwell, Sail-World Posted 17 Oct 14:55 AEDT Hamilton Island backs next wave of skiff talent Hamilton Island backs next wave of skiff talent AST 16ft Skiff is set to line up in the iconic Port Jackson Championship The Australian Sailing Team (AST) 16ft Skiff is set to line up in the iconic Port Jackson Championship this weekend, hosted by the Manly 16ft Skiff Sailing Club (Manly 16s). by Lisa Darmanin / Australian Sailing Team Posted 17 Oct 14:07 AEDT Sydney to Auckland Ocean Race Day 7 Sydney to Auckland Ocean Race Day 7 Two more finish as Lucky declared overall winner Frantic and Antipodes have finished the Sydney to Auckland Ocean Race (S2A), as RPAYC declared Bryon Ehrhart's Lucky the overall winner of the 1250 nautical mile race, adding to her line honours and race record victories - a triple crown for the US entry. by Di Pearson / Sydney to Auckland media Posted 17 Oct 12:22 AEDT Emirates Team NZ rounds out sailing team Emirates Team NZ rounds out sailing team Emirates Team NZ team are back out sailing with their AC40 from their home base in Auckland. Almost a year to the day since Emirates Team New Zealand won the Louis Vuitton 37th America's Cup the team are back out sailing with their AC40 from their home base in Auckland. by Emirates Team New Zealand Posted 17 Oct 12:02 AEDT Transat Café L'or fleet has mustered in Le Havre Transat Café L'or fleet has mustered in Le Havre 148 skippers, 74 boats, 4 classes At nine days before the start of the 17th edition of the TRANSAT CAFÉ L'OR Le Havre Normandie, all the skippers have now arrived in Le Havre, marking the start of the festivities. by Transat Café L'OR Posted 17 Oct 08:40 AEDT Allocation of entries for the 29er Worlds in Kiel Allocation of entries for the 29er Worlds in Kiel All countries will be allocated a minimum of three entries The 29er Class has not restricted entries for the World or European Championships in the past but due to the expected popularity of the Worlds in 2026 in Kiel we feel it is necessary to do an Entry Allocation. This is very difficult to do fairly. by International 29er Class Posted 17 Oct 03:45 AEDT Exiting new product for METS Exiting new product for METS A+T Instruments is proud to be supplying instruments for some of the most advanced yachts The marine world gathers at METS in Amsterdam. A+T is proud to be supplying instruments for some of the most advanced new-build yachts. Watch the video to see how we can help you with your next project. by A+T Instruments Posted 17 Oct 03:00 AEDT A Day at the Allen Factory! A Day at the Allen Factory! New and innovative products, cutting-edge manufacturing techniques The Allen factory, based in Southminster, Essex in the UK, makes many of the deck hardware and fittings that we use in our sailing, be that on dinghies or keelboats. by Mark Jardine Posted 16 Oct 22:00 AEDT 2025 Aloha Classic Grand Final day 2 2025 Aloha Classic Grand Final day 2 The battle intensifies as the world's best close in on the crown Perfect trade-wind conditions returned to Ho'okipa today for Day 2 of the 2025 Aloha Classic Grand Final, delivering a full day of 5 Star competition as both the men's and women's draws charged toward Finals Day. by International Windsurfing Tour Posted 16 Oct 21:11 AEDT Fireball World Champion interview Fireball World Champion interview Yves Mermod and Maja Siegenthaler talk about their Olympic journey too After their close fought win at the Fireball Worlds in Garda we caught up with the Champions Yves Mermod and Maja Siegenthaler to find out a bit more about their Olympic journey and why and how they ended up competing for a Fireball Worlds in 2025. by Adam Whitehouse Posted 16 Oct 20:05 AEDT Sam Haynes eyes third Rolex Sydney Hobart win Sam Haynes eyes third Rolex Sydney Hobart win The CYCA Commodore and defending champion will return for the race's 80th edition Sam Haynes, Commodore of the Cruising Yacht Club of Australia (CYCA) and defending Overall champion of the Rolex Sydney Hobart Yacht Race, will return for the race's 80th edition. by RSHYR Media Posted 16 Oct 17:26 AEDT The International Masters Regatta renamed The International Masters Regatta renamed To honor late founder, Don Trask The 2025 International Masters Regatta, which as of October 14, 2025 has been officially renamed the Don Trask International Masters Regatta, is set to return to San Diego Yacht Club October 17-19. by Karina Sandhu, SDYC Posted 16 Oct 16:57 AEDT Sydney to Auckland Ocean Race Day 6 Sydney to Auckland Ocean Race Day 6 Counting down the miles The Sydney to Auckland Ocean Race (S2A) is now into its fifth day and the crews of two boats are counting down the miles to the finish line as they look forward to arriving into Auckland, thoughts turn to what they will do on arrival. by Di Pearson / Sydney to Auckland media Posted 16 Oct 11:12 AEDT America's Cup: ACP's Brave New World America's Cup: ACP's Brave New World A look at the still secret Brave New World now in place for the America's Cup It is often said that you read a new set of rules twice. The first time to see what they say, and a second much longer read, to see what isn't said. This is our analysis from the second read of the media statement issued Wednesday. by Richard Gladwell Posted 16 Oct 10:15 AEDT Yachting Malta Coastal Race Yachting Malta Coastal Race A perfect prelude to the 46th Rolex Middle Sea Race The Yachting Malta Coastal Race, organised by the Royal Malta Yacht Club, provided a thrilling variety of conditions for an international fleet — a fitting appetizer ahead of the 46th Rolex Middle Sea Race. by Royal Malta Yacht Club Posted 16 Oct 07:17 AEDT Women's Match Racing & The Magenta Project partner Women's Match Racing & The Magenta Project partner The Magenta Project will be named as an Official Charity Partner of the Women's WMRT The Women's WMRT today announced a new strategic partnership with The Magenta Project, the award-winning global charity founded in 2015 to promote and build greater equity and inclusion for women in the sport of sailing and the wider marine industry. by Women's WMRT Posted 15 Oct 23:29 AEDT America's Cup: Partnership Agreement reached America's Cup: Partnership Agreement reached The clock is now ticking to the close of entry period on the 31st October 2025 Establishing a bold new governance structure bringing all participating teams in the Louis Vuitton 38th America's Cup together to govern and grow the America's Cup collectively. by America's Cup Media Posted 15 Oct 22:59 AEDT 2025 Aloha Classic Grand Final day 1 2025 Aloha Classic Grand Final day 1 Strong performances and early signals in the world title race The 2025 Aloha Classic Grand Final, presented by WINDSURF AI, opened in classic Ho'okipa conditions, with steady trade winds and clean mast high set waves, setting the stage for the Challenger Rounds. by International Windsurfing Tour Posted 15 Oct 20:56 AEDT LGT Wealth Management Australia Cup Weekend 1 LGT Wealth Management Australia Cup Weekend 1 Marcus Blackmore's Hooligan had a cleansweep of the TP52 results The LGT Wealth Management Australia Cup combining TP52 Australia and Super 40 racing commenced this weekend from the Cruising Yacht Club of Australia. by Nic Douglass for @sailorgirlhq Posted 15 Oct 20:34 AEDT 2025 Australian Sailing Awards Finalists Announced 2025 Australian Sailing Awards Finalists Announced Volunteers and sailing stars from around the country have been named A stellar line-up of clubs, volunteers and sailing stars from around the country have been named as national finalists for the 2025 Australian Sailing Awards. by Australian Sailing Posted 15 Oct 20:22 AEDT Pyewacket 70 - Unfinished business Pyewacket 70 - Unfinished business Imagine owning one of the most celebrated offshore racing yachts in modern sailing history Imagine owning one of the most celebrated offshore racing yachts in modern sailing history — Pyewacket 70. More than just a fast yacht, she's a proven platform for performance, prestige, and adventure. by Richard Gladwell, Sail-World.com Posted 15 Oct 19:28 AEDT Spotlight on Evening Star Spotlight on Evening Star An ATL Composite solution from start to finish Eighteen months of construction are drawing to a close at Mahi Boats on the full-custom Schionning 1520 Solitaire performance catamaran, Evening Star. by DuFLEX Posted 15 Oct 16:24 AEDT Etchells Worlds coming to San Diego Etchells Worlds coming to San Diego The highly anticipated event is bringing the best of the best from all around the world Next spring, the International Etchells Class will descend upon the waters of San Diego, California for the 2026 Etchells World Championship hosted by San Diego Yacht Club May 7 - May 15, 2026. by San Diego Yacht Club Posted 15 Oct 10:35 AEDT