Passion, Precision and Innovation at Metstrade Passion, Precision and Innovation at Metstrade If you want a positive outlook on the marine industry then there's no better place to be If you want a positive outlook on the marine industry then there's no better place to be than Amsterdam in mid-November. by Mark Jardine Posted 26 Nov 05:00 AEDT Jackman and Reynolds cheer on BONDS Flying Roos Jackman and Reynolds cheer on BONDS Flying Roos Ahead of this weekend's SailGP Abu Dhabi Grand Final Hugh and Ryan dropped a fun new video today introducing global audiences to SailGP and the Australia team. The duo bring their signature banter as they join BONDS Flying Roos Driver and CEO Tom Slingsby. by BONDS Flying Roos Posted 26 Nov 03:26 AEDT IOM Worlds 2026 Runners and Riders Part 1 IOM Worlds 2026 Runners and Riders Part 1 A design history of the class and what the likely winning designs will be A competitor said to me last weekend, "I learnt more in 3 months of radio sailing than 30 years racing a dinghy". There will be nowhere better to extend your learning of racing than by watching the best in the world in a stadium like setting. by Nigel Barrow Posted 26 Nov 03:04 AEDT Trofeo Princesa Sofía Mallorca example of success Trofeo Princesa Sofía Mallorca example of success Ferran Muniesa participated as a speaker at the Yacht Racing Forum A renowned annual meeting of the main players in international competitive sailing, the Yacht Racing Forum, included the Trofeo Princesa Sofía Mallorca as an example of the organisation of top-level international regattas in its 2025 edition. by Trofeo S.A.R. Princesa Sofía Posted 26 Nov 02:51 AEDT iQFOiL Senior Europeans at Sferracavallo Day 2 iQFOiL Senior Europeans at Sferracavallo Day 2 Strong breeze and tight racing in Sicily After a slow start on Day 1, conditions at the 2025 iQFOiL Senior European Championship came to life today in Sferracavallo. With sunshine and a solid breeze filling in across the racecourse, all fleets were able to complete five full course races. by iQFOiL Class Posted 26 Nov 02:33 AEDT Six recognised into Cape Horn Hall of Fame Six recognised into Cape Horn Hall of Fame Cape Horners take centre stage in Portsmouth It was a time for seafaring memories as 126 Cape Horners met up in Portsmouth to applaud the latest in a Who's Who list of global circumnavigators to be inducted into the Cape Horn Hall of Fame. by Barry Pickthall for IACH Posted 26 Nov 02:18 AEDT Groundbreaking 15th Yacht Racing Forum Groundbreaking 15th Yacht Racing Forum The leading meeting point for brands, event organizers and teams The international yacht racing community gathered in force in Amsterdam on November 20-21, as the Yacht Racing Forum welcomed a full house of 250 delegates from 26 countries for two days of high-level debate, knowledge sharing, and business. by Yacht Racing Forum Posted 26 Nov 01:09 AEDT Zhik Black Friday - Up To 40% Off Offshore Gear Zhik Black Friday - Up To 40% Off Offshore Gear Dependable protection for offshore and ocean sailors Dependable protection for offshore and ocean sailors. Up To 40% Off Offshore Gear by Zhik Posted 25 Nov 21:17 AEDT America's Cup: Burling on the split decision America's Cup: Burling on the split decision Peter Burling has revealed the circumstances of his shock parting of ways with Kiwi Cup team. In the prelude to the Grand Final of SailGP this weekend in Abu Dhabi, Black Foils skipper Peter Burling has traversed the circumstances of his shock parting of ways with America's Cup champions Emirates Team New Zealand. by Richard Gladwell, Sail-World.com Posted 25 Nov 19:02 AEDT Manly 16s Club Championship Heat 4 & 5 Manly 16s Club Championship Heat 4 & 5 It was the perfect hit-out for Dransfield and crew Hugh and Jamie Stodart Zoe Dransfield is keeping one eye on the present and one on the future as she juggles a busy schedule of racing, coaching and title chasing. by Adam Lucius Posted 25 Nov 18:05 AEDT Clipper Race sets sail back to the Whitsundays Clipper Race sets sail back to the Whitsundays The world's most extraordinary ocean adventure is on its way back to paradise The world's most extraordinary ocean adventure is on its way back to paradise. The Clipper Round the World Yacht Race fleet is set to return to Airlie Beach, Queensland, this January as part of Leg 4 — the Australian Coast-to-Coast. by Coral Sea Marina Resort Posted 25 Nov 17:08 AEDT John Bertrand AO receives Barranjoey Pin John Bertrand AO receives Barranjoey Pin This recognition reached back to where it all began: his Olympic journey John Bertrand AO has received his Barranjoey Pin at the Australian Sailing Team (AST) camp in Melbourne. The pin is a symbol of Australia's Olympic and Paralympic sailing legacy and was presented to Bertrand by two-time Olympic gold medallist Matt Wearn. by Lisa Darmanin / Australian Sailing Team Posted 25 Nov 06:58 AEDT Latest episode of Racing on the Edge Latest episode of Racing on the Edge Spotlight on the penultimate 2025 Season stop in Cádiz The latest episode of SailGP's behind-the-scenes docuseries Racing on the Edge, produced in partnership with Rolex, takes fans inside the penultimate event of the 2025 Season in Cádiz. by SailGP Posted 25 Nov 05:09 AEDT iQFOiL Senior Europeans at Sferracavallo Day 1 iQFOiL Senior Europeans at Sferracavallo Day 1 One race for each fleet with the young talents emerging The 2025 iQFOiL Senior European Championship officially began today on the stunning Sicilian coast of Sferracavallo, with over 140 athletes from 35 nations lining up for a shot at the continental title. by iQFOiL Class Posted 25 Nov 04:48 AEDT Scheveningen to host 2026 ORC Double Handed Worlds Scheveningen to host 2026 ORC Double Handed Worlds Notice of Race published and registration is open The Offshore Racing Congress (ORC) and Jachtclub Scheveningen, in collaboration with the City of The Hague, are proud to announce that the ORC Double Handed World Championship 2026 will take place in Scheveningen. by Offshore Racing Congress Posted 25 Nov 03:15 AEDT 2026 Ice and Snow Sailing World Championships 2026 Ice and Snow Sailing World Championships Set for Lake Mälaren, Västerås, Sweden in February The World Ice and Snow Sailing Association (WISSA), in collaboration with the Local Organizing Committee (LOC), is proud to announce the 2026 Ice and Snow Sailing World Championships. by WISSA Posted 25 Nov 02:37 AEDT Port Phillip Women's Championship Series preview Port Phillip Women's Championship Series preview Since 2013, the collaboration of 5 keelboat clubs from the top of the bay establishing the series. The 2025-2026 summer sailing season is hotting up with the return of the Port Phillip Women's Championship Series, a great opportunity for all aspiring female keelboat sailors to step up to lead roles, own your job and hone your sailing skills. by Rosie Colahan Posted 24 Nov 17:33 AEDT IACH Pindar Lifetime Achievement Award IACH Pindar Lifetime Achievement Award Presented to Sir Robin Knox-Johnston KB CBE RD This year's Pindar Lifetime Achievement Award presented by the International Association of Cape Horners goes to Sir Robin Knox-Johnston KB CBE RD. by Barry Pickthall for IACH Posted 24 Nov 17:06 AEDT 44Cup Marina Jandía 2025 overall 44Cup Marina Jandía 2025 overall Team Nika crowned champions for a second year as Gemera enjoys a perfect day After three days of 15 knot winds building to 20+, the final day of the 44Cup Marina Jandía instead began in a brutal 25+ knots but ended in 8 knots, keeping the RC44 teams busy with sails and settings adjustments for the season's final three races. by 44Cup Posted 24 Nov 07:50 AEDT iQFOiL Senior Europeans open in Sferracavallo iQFOiL Senior Europeans open in Sferracavallo With the majestic Tyrrhenian Sea as its backdrop Under the Sicilian sun and with the majestic Tyrrhenian Sea as its backdrop, the 2025 iQFOiL Senior European Championship officially opened today in Sferracavallo, a coastal district of Palermo, Sicily. by iQFOiL Class Posted 24 Nov 06:55 AEDT Mark Lyttle Begins Term as ILCA President Mark Lyttle Begins Term as ILCA President Recalls his first Laser in 1977, with a wooden tiller At the recent ILCA Annual General Meeting, Mark Lyttle was elected as the new President of the ILCA Class Association. With decades of experience he now steps into the role with enthusiasm. by ILCA Posted 24 Nov 04:53 AEDT Action, adrenaline and aftershow vibes Action, adrenaline and aftershow vibes What surf fans can expect at boot Düsseldorf 2026 When boot Düsseldorf opens its doors from 17 to 25 January 2026, Hall 17 will once again become the hotspot for the international surf and trend sports community. by boot Düsseldorf Posted 23 Nov 23:00 AEDT Harken Youth Match Racing Championship overall Harken Youth Match Racing Championship overall The Fong brothers go head-to-head for glory Day 4, "the finals" of the 2025 Harken International Youth Match Racing Championship began with a delayed start as the race committee waited for "any" breeze to build. by Royal Prince Alfred Yacht Club Posted 23 Nov 20:37 AEDT 18ft Skiff NSW Championship Races 1 and 2 18ft Skiff NSW Championship Races 1 and 2 Racing for the W. C 'Trappy' Duncan Trophy The first two races were held in very light Easterly breeze of no more than 9-10k nots at any time on Sydney Harbour today and resulted with the Balmain team of Henry Larkings, Charlie Wyatt and Laschlan Pryor taking the overall honours. by Frank Quealey Posted 23 Nov 18:44 AEDT M32 World Championship in Miami overall M32 World Championship in Miami overall Ryan McKillen's Surge clinches the title in style After five years in the class, Ryan McKillen's Surge has climbed to the top of the M32 world. With a string of consistent results, the team secured their first World Championship title with a race to spare. by M32 World Posted 23 Nov 14:50 AEDT 44Cup Marina Jandía 2025 day 3 44Cup Marina Jandía 2025 day 3 Fuerteventura's southern tip threw up further superb conditions Just when it appeared that the form was emerging between the RC44 teams at the 44Cup Marina Jandía - Chris Bake's Team Aqua on day one, Vladimir Prosikhin's Team Nika and Hugues Lepic's Aleph Racing on day two - so day three produced some new winners. by 44Cup Posted 23 Nov 11:06 AEDT BOISW - Entries open for the 2026 edition BOISW - Entries open for the 2026 edition Bay of Islands Sailing Week is officially open for registrations - enter now! Bay of Islands Sailing Week is officially open for registrations, and we couldn't be more excited to welcome sailors back for one of New Zealands biggest and most iconic regattas. by Jacob Fewtrell, Insight Media Posted 23 Nov 10:01 AEDT ARC 2025: What Cruising Sailors Should Know ARC 2025: What Cruising Sailors Should Know Every November, around 150 boats take on the adventure of a lifetime Every November, around 150 boats take on the adventure of a lifetime — 2,700 nautical miles across the Atlantic Ocean in the ARC (Atlantic Rally for Cruisers). by Cyclops Marine Posted 23 Nov 03:00 AEDT Antigua Sailing Weeks Evolution Antigua Sailing Weeks Evolution A return to destination sailing The organizers of the 57th Antigua Sailing Week, are pleased to unveil the 2026 Notice of Race for the regatta & rally which takes place April 22 - 26. by Antigua Sailing Week Posted 23 Nov 02:08 AEDT Globe40 Leg 3 Start Globe40 Leg 3 Start The fleet set off from Saint Paul Bay on Reunion Island, bound for Sydney, Australia Today at 1:00 PM local time, the competitors in the third leg of the second edition of the GLOBE40 set off from Saint Paul Bay on Reunion Island, bound for Sydney, Australia. Reunion Island gave the competitors a memorable and incredibly warm welcome. by Sirius Events Posted 23 Nov 00:27 AEDT M32 World Championship in Miami Day 3 M32 World Championship in Miami Day 3 Surge Surges Ahead: Ryan McKillen Dominates Penultimate Day Spotlight on Surge. Ryan McKillen's team in teal delivered a commanding 1-1-1-2-3 performance across five races on Biscayne Bay. by M32 World Posted 22 Nov 19:29 AEDT Harken Youth Match Racing Championship day 3 Harken Youth Match Racing Championship day 3 Famously shifty Pittwater breeze pushes every team to adapt quickly At the Royal Prince Alfred Yacht Club, sailors started the day bundled head-to-toe in wet-weather gear on Saturday morning, prepping their boats after breakfast and laughing through the persistent drizzle. by Royal Prince Alfred Yacht Club Posted 22 Nov 19:10 AEDT Rolex Sydney Hobart Yacht Race: An enduring spirit Rolex Sydney Hobart Yacht Race: An enduring spirit It has transcended sailing to become a global icon woven into maritime and sporting history This year marks the 80th edition of the Rolex Sydney Hobart Yacht Race, a proud milestone for an event defined by courage, endurance and human achievement. by Quinag Posted 22 Nov 14:35 AEDT 44Cup Marina Jandía 2025 day 2 44Cup Marina Jandía 2025 day 2 It is all change at the top of the leaderboard It is all change at the top of the leaderboard of the 44Cup Marina Jandía with Hugues Lepic's Aleph Racing taking the lead after today's first race. by 44Cup Posted 22 Nov 08:10 AEDT Orsini wins Pantaenius Yacht Racing Image Award Orsini wins Pantaenius Yacht Racing Image Award Italian photographer Martina wins with foiling Moth image Italian photographer Martina Orsini has won the Pantaenius Yacht Racing Image Award 2025 with a photo taken during Foiling Week in Malcesine. Martina is the first woman to win the prestigious contest, now in its 16th edition. by Pantaenius Yacht Racing Image Award Posted 22 Nov 01:05 AEDT America's Cup: More images from Thursday America's Cup: More images from Thursday More images from Emirates Team NZ's first training session in a pair of AC40s More images from Emirates Team NZ's first training session in a pair of AC40s sailing off Auckland's Eastern Beach. Shot by Emirates Team NZ. by Emirates Team Posted 21 Nov 18:47 AEDT Harken Youth Match Racing Championship day 2 Harken Youth Match Racing Championship day 2 Rain and a firm southerly breeze shaping another day of racing on Pittwater Day 2 of the 2025 Harken International Youth Match Racing Championship unfolded under a moody Pittwater sky, with rain and a firm southerly breeze shaping another day of match racing. by Royal Prince Alfred Yacht Club Posted 21 Nov 18:24 AEDT 44Cup Marina Jandía 2025 Day 1 44Cup Marina Jandía 2025 Day 1 Three-way photo finish After some tricky practice days when the northerly wind was blowing down from the black peaks of Jandía National Park, for the opening day of the 44Cup Marina Jandía the wind had generously veered beyond the forecast northeast. by 44Cup Posted 21 Nov 14:03 AEDT M32 World Championship in Miami Day 2 M32 World Championship in Miami Day 2 The race for the title tightens Ryan McKillen's Surge wins the day and takes the overall lead at the halfway point of the M32 World Championship in Miami. TUUCI and ChinaOne.Ningbo aren't far behind! by M32 World Posted 21 Nov 11:21 AEDT America's Cup: Kiwis sail two AC40s America's Cup: Kiwis sail two AC40s Emirates Team New Zealand ratcheted up their 2027 America's Cup Defence preparations today Emirates Team New Zealand ratcheted up their 2027 America's Cup Defence preparations today, sailing two AC40s on Auckland Harbour. However SailGP schedule clashes and budget caps mean that time has to be spent very carefully. by Richard Gladwell/Sail-World.com Posted 21 Nov 10:31 AEDT Antoine Mermod reflects on Transat Café L'OR Antoine Mermod reflects on Transat Café L'OR Topped by a memorable performance from Charal With no retirements, a thrilling contest throughout the 18-strong fleet and near record-breaking speeds, the IMOCA Class delivered something spectacular in the season-ending Transat Café L'OR. by Ed Gorman / IMOCA Globe Series Posted 21 Nov 08:25 AEDT Bauza and Pillain finish 20th in Class 40 Bauza and Pillain finish 20th in Class 40 All-female duo pleased with their first Transat Café L'or Winners of the Cap pour Elles with ENGIE talent programme, Mallorca's Aina Bauza and her French counterpart Axelle Pillain finished in a solid 20th place overall on the TRANSAT CAFÉ L'OR Le Havre Normandie. by Transat Café L'OR Posted 21 Nov 02:34 AEDT Harken Youth Match Racing Championship day 1 Harken Youth Match Racing Championship day 1 A full spectrum of match-racing drama on Pittwater Day 1 of the 2025 Harken International Youth Match Racing Championship delivered a full spectrum of match-racing drama on Pittwater, with fluctuating breeze, precision pre-starts, and hard-fought tactical duels defining the opening exchanges. by Royal Prince Alfred Yacht Club Posted 20 Nov 19:06 AEDT Champions in super-sized fleets on River Derwent Champions in super-sized fleets on River Derwent Royal Yacht Club of Tasmania will host three prestigious sailing regattas in January Sailing royalty and rising stars gathered in Sandy Bay today for the official announcement that the Royal Yacht Club of Tasmania (RYCT) has secured the rights to host three prestigious sailing regattas in January 2026. by Jane Austin / RYCT Posted 20 Nov 17:19 AEDT M32 World Championship in Miami Day 1 M32 World Championship in Miami Day 1 Five races and five different winners TUUCI Racing, fresh off a North American Championship win, stunned the fleet on the Opening Day and claimed pole position at the M32 World Championship. by M32 World Posted 20 Nov 14:01 AEDT 44Cup Marina Jandía starts tomorrow 44Cup Marina Jandía starts tomorrow Going into this, the maths favours Vladimir Prosikhin's Team Nika The 44Cup teams are now set up and ready to race the final event of their 2025 season - the 44Cup Marina Jandía. by 44Cup Posted 20 Nov 07:16 AEDT RORC Caribbean 600 duel is set RORC Caribbean 600 duel is set Black Jack 100 will take on Leopard 3 for monohull line honours In Antigua, this February, the 2026 RORC Caribbean 600 is shaping up to be the combat zone for a gripping battle between two of the world's fastest 100-foot Maxis: Leopard 3 and Black Jack 100. by Louay Habib / RORC Posted 20 Nov 01:56 AEDT The Ocean Race at COP30 The Ocean Race at COP30 Torben Grael highlights how a winning mindset can be applied to ocean health At COP30 in Belém, The Ocean Race brought the spirit and determination of ocean racing to the center of global climate talks with its event Racing for the Ocean: Faster and Smarter. by The Ocean Race Posted 20 Nov 00:59 AEDT