Some thoughts on “Asteria's Final Voyage” Some thoughts on “Asteria's Final Voyage” Tapio Lehti's rescue story in the GGR film “Asteria's Final Voyage” If you've sailed offshore, you understand how dependent you are on your boat, its systems, and your own seamanship. Finnish sailor Tapio Lehti discovered this firsthand in the Golden Globe Race 2022. by David Schmidt Posted 12 Aug 08:00 PDT Audi 2025 WingFoil Racing World Cup Türkiye day 1 Audi 2025 WingFoil Racing World Cup Türkiye day 1 Wild conditions see Italy take control of Istanbul The historic city of Istanbul, where continents and cultures collide, delivered a dramatic opening to the Audi 2025 WingFoil Racing World Cup Türkiye on Wednesday. by WingFoil Racing World Cup Posted 13 Aug 12:10 PDT Seldén's ILCA Hi-Load kicker bracket upgrade Seldén's ILCA Hi-Load kicker bracket upgrade This cutting-edge development delivers a major boost in performance and reliability Seldén Masts, in collaboration with the ILCA Class Association, is thrilled to unveil its latest innovation for ILCA sailors worldwide - the Hi-Load kicker bracket upgrade pack. by Seldén Mast Posted 13 Aug 10:56 PDT The Ocean Race Europe Leg 1 Day 4 The Ocean Race Europe Leg 1 Day 4 Manoeuvre marathon looms in final stretch to Portsmouth Leg 1 of The Ocean Race Europe 2025 is set for "carnage" in its closing act, with crews facing a sleepless night of repeated manoeuvres as they beat upwind to the finish. by The Ocean Race Posted 13 Aug 08:46 PDT McIntyre Mini Globe Race Leg 3 McIntyre Mini Globe Race Leg 3 A serene start… until the sea said, “hold my rum” The McIntyre Mini Globe Race fleet bid an emotional "Vinaka vakalevu!" to VUDA MARINA Fiji on July 26th, with a start so picturesque it could have been a postcard—if not for the fact that 12 hardened sailors were about to embark on a 10,000-nm odyssey. by McIntyre Mini Globe Race Posted 13 Aug 05:37 PDT GP Watercraft report on a busy & rewarding summer GP Watercraft report on a busy & rewarding summer Including events in Long Beach, Warnemünde and Medemblik With the 2028 Olympics on the horizon, this summer has seen our sailors stepping up across multiple international regattas, gaining vital experience and delivering standout performances. by GP Watercraft Team Posted 13 Aug 02:30 PDT 2025 ILCA Senior Europeans in Marstrand day 2 2025 ILCA Senior Europeans in Marstrand day 2 Bright sunshine, a steady 7-10 knot breeze, and a gentle one-metre swell The second day of racing at the 2025 ILCA Senior European Championships & Open European Trophy brought ideal late-summer conditions to Marstrand, with bright sunshine, a steady 7-10 knot breeze, and a gentle one-metre swell rolling across the racecourse. by Agustín Argüelles, EurILCA Posted 13 Aug 01:20 PDT How the Australian 18 Footers League began How the Australian 18 Footers League began The evolution of Australia's leading 18 footer club As the Australian 18 Footers League (originally known as NSW 18 Footers Sailing League) prepares for the upcoming 2025-26 season, beginning with Race 1 of the Spring Championship on October 12, it's good to remember how the 'League' began in 1935. by Frank Quealey Posted 12 Aug 23:42 PDT Trans-Superior Race 2025 Trans-Superior Race 2025 A relative walk in the park this year The 326.0nm race from Sault St. Marie, MI, to Duluth, MN, can be notoriously treacherous in the cold waters of Lake Superior. by J/Boats Posted 12 Aug 23:21 PDT Registration open for the Philadelphia Cup Regatta Registration open for the Philadelphia Cup Regatta Hosted by Liberty SC on the Delaware River Register now for the Philadelphia Cup Regatta. Competition and camaraderie on one of America's Great Waterways, with the incredible backdrop of Center City, Philadelphia, makes this must-do sailing event one not to miss! by Carol Bareuther Posted 12 Aug 14:23 PDT 2025 Garmin ORC Worlds Long Offshore Race 2025 Garmin ORC Worlds Long Offshore Race Wins for Scamp 3, Formula X and Sugar in the 3 divisions After their start yesterday at 1000 local time the 64 teams entered in the Long offshore race, a wave of finishers from all three classes started arriving together about 1200 local time at the finish line. by Offshore Racing Congress Posted 12 Aug 13:42 PDT Puerto Portals 52 SuperSeries Sailing Week preview Puerto Portals 52 SuperSeries Sailing Week preview Who can put the winning pieces together in Puerto Portals to win? Having raced there every since year since 2015, for the 52 SUPER SERIES fleet the return to Puerto Portals, Mallorca always feels like a welcome return to the home-from-home of the world's leading grand prix monohull circuit. by 52 Super Series Posted 12 Aug 12:38 PDT 12 Metre North Americans 2025 Preview 12 Metre North Americans 2025 Preview A legacy of elegance returns to Newport The elegance of classic yachting returns to Narragansett Bay this fall as the 12 Metre North American Championship comes to Newport, hosted by Ida Lewis Yacht Club in partnership with the International Twelve Metre Association Americas Fleet. by International 12 Metre Association Posted 12 Aug 12:04 PDT TnT detonates J/105s at Marblehead Regatta TnT detonates J/105s at Marblehead Regatta Plus J/70 Relative Obscurity sets new speed record of 21 kts in flat water Marblehead, with its iconic deep harbor and jam-packed mooring field, is as picturesque as a New England coastal town can be— a Shangri-La in the shadow of madcap Boston. by J/Boats Posted 12 Aug 11:14 PDT Fair Winds, Jesse Terry Fair Winds, Jesse Terry CYOA fellow member and dedicated board member passes away It is with deep sadness that we share the news of the passing of our fellow member and dedicated board member, Jesse Terry. by Classic Yacht Owners Association Posted 12 Aug 10:59 PDT Kiel Canal to get to Portsmouth? Kiel Canal to get to Portsmouth? Is this Holcim PRB & Allagrande Mapei answer to make The Ocean Race Europe Leg 2 start? While the five IMOCA yachts still racing in Leg 1 of The Ocean Race Europe are closing in on Portsmouth, the race is on for Holcim PRB and Allagrande Mapei to do their repairs after their crash at the start. by Mark Jardine Posted 12 Aug 10:47 PDT The Ocean Race Europe Leg 1 Day 3 The Ocean Race Europe Leg 1 Day 3 Approaching the halfway point, Meilhat's team tightens their grip as the drag race to England begins After an intense start to Leg One, with all-out racing through the Baltic and a bruising first 24 hours along the Danish coast, the IMOCA fleet has enjoyed a much-needed chance to recharge. by The Ocean Race Posted 12 Aug 08:34 PDT The Ocean Race Europe: Biotherm dominating leg 1 The Ocean Race Europe: Biotherm dominating leg 1 Upwind speed was always going to be a key to success Upwind speed – not something normally associated with IMOCAs – was always going to be a key attribute of a successful boat in The Ocean Race Europe, and leg one has shown that Paul Meilhat and his crew on leader Biotherm have found an edge in this area. by Ed Gorman / IMOCA Globe Series Posted 12 Aug 08:18 PDT 2025 Safe Harbor Race Weekend concludes 2025 Safe Harbor Race Weekend concludes Newport's signature afternoon southwesterly arrived just in time each day What began as a three-day weekend of tempered wind expectations evolved into a full-blown demonstration of skill, strategy, and spirited Newport sailing camaraderie during the fifth annual Safe Harbor Race Weekend held Friday through Sunday. by Barby MacGowan Posted 12 Aug 06:21 PDT America's Cup: The Brave, New Protocol America's Cup: The Brave, New Protocol The just announced Protocol for the America's Cup has many innovations and a few fish hooks The just announced Protocol for the America's Cup has many innovations, and maybe a few unintended consequences around the mandatory re-use of 2024 vintage AC75 hulls. Getting the proposed organisational changes into the Cup could have some fish hooks. by Richard Gladwell/Sail-World NZ Posted 12 Aug 06:15 PDT Scarlett Hadley set for Junior Pan American Games Scarlett Hadley set for Junior Pan American Games Representing St Vincent and the Grenadines Rising sailing talent Scarlett Hadley has been selected to represent St Vincent and the Grenadines at the upcoming Junior Pan American Games. by Jenny Trumble Posted 12 Aug 05:56 PDT 2025 ILCA Senior Europeans in Marstrand day 1 2025 ILCA Senior Europeans in Marstrand day 1 2m waves force a postponement The opening day of racing at the 2025 ILCA Senior European Championships & Open European Trophy wrapped up today in Marstrand, Sweden, with the first two scheduled races completed for all three classes. by Agustín Argüelles, EurILCA Posted 12 Aug 03:43 PDT Maxi Yacht Rolex Cup one month away Maxi Yacht Rolex Cup one month away 45 yachts registered to date for the event at Yacht Club Costa Smeralda The countdown is on to the Maxi Yacht Rolex Cup, set to kick off on 7 September 2025, with 45 yachts registered to date. Organised by the YCCS with the support of International Maxi Association and Rolex, the 2025 edition marks a significant milestone. by Yacht Club Costa Smeralda Posted 12 Aug 03:22 PDT British American Cup (BA Cup) Team Selected British American Cup (BA Cup) Team Selected A team race event like no other The Independent Selection Committee and Royal Thames Yacht Club are delighted to announce that the British Team for the 2025 BA Cup has been selected. by Robin Tott Posted 12 Aug 01:08 PDT America's Cup: A "ground breaking" partnership America's Cup: A "ground breaking" partnership An innovative Protocol for the 2027 America's Cup has been agreed between RNZYS and RYS An innovative 11th hour Protocol for the 2027 America's Cup has been agreed between the Challenger of Record and the Defender. It creates a commercial framework for the current and future Cups, eases nationality rules, and has a quota for female sailors. by Richard Gladwell, Sail-World NZ Posted 11 Aug 21:03 PDT Dylan Fletcher faces rivals and redemption Dylan Fletcher faces rivals and redemption In latest episode of SailGP's Racing on the Edge Olympic champion Dylan Fletcher's return to SailGP takes center stage in the latest episode of SailGP's behind-the-scenes documentary series Racing on the Edge, released today. by SailGP Posted 11 Aug 13:03 PDT A Race that Redefines Europe A Race that Redefines Europe Aswitch from solo mastery to the shared precision of a fully crewed campaign for Yoann Richomme The 2025 Ocean Race Europe is a sprint with the pressure of a marathon, across some of Europe's most unpredictable waters. For Paprec Arkéa, led by Yoann Richomme, it is a switch from solo mastery to the shared precision of a fully crewed campaign. by Zhik Posted 11 Aug 12:00 PDT Contender Worlds sees 167 boats Contender Worlds sees 167 boats A huge championship at Lake Garda, with 12 nations crowding the start line The 2025 Contender World Championship will be remembered. It was beautiful, frustrating, epic, voluminous, historic, and overflowing with talent - a once in a generation competition. by Ed Presley & Stephanie Mah Posted 11 Aug 08:58 PDT The Ocean Race Europe Leg 1 Day 2 The Ocean Race Europe Leg 1 Day 2 Paul Meilhat in control ahead of first big tactical test Paul Meilhat's Biotherm has turned pre-race promise into early dominance, leading The Ocean Race Europe into the North Sea after a clean, controlled first 24 hours. by The Ocean Race Posted 11 Aug 08:44 PDT J/70 Cup stage 3 at Garda J/70 Cup stage 3 at Garda With smooth and high-level running of the event by Fraglia Vela Riva With 50 teams from 21 nations on the starting line, the third stage of the J/70 Cup 2025 concluded in Riva del Garda, confirming its status as one of the most popular and international events on the Italian one-design sailing calendar. by J/Boats Posted 11 Aug 08:32 PDT Rolex SailGP Championship to make its German debut Rolex SailGP Championship to make its German debut The busy port of Sassnitz is on the island of Rügen, and ready for the F50s For the first time in the history of the Rolex SailGP Championship the iconic fleet of identical F50 foiling catamarans will compete in Sassnitz, Germany on Saturday 16 and Sunday 17 August. by Hannah Jackson Posted 11 Aug 06:07 PDT Top tricks from Gran Canaria Wingfoil World Cup Top tricks from Gran Canaria Wingfoil World Cup Among highest-scoring moves were Axel Gerard's double frontflips The Surf-Freestyle wingfoil discipline is one of the most spectacular in watersports, blending a hydrofoil board - a submerged fin with wings that lifts the rider above the water - with a handheld inflatable wing to harness the wind. by Gabinete de prensa Posted 11 Aug 03:57 PDT A+T Wind Sensors lead Admiral's Cup results A+T Wind Sensors lead Admiral's Cup results The top four teams were using A+T wind sensors and parts The top four teams in the Admiral's Cup were using A+T wind sensors and parts. Together with victory in this year's Vendée Globe on Macif, this is proving A+T's reputation as the toughest and the best wind sensor available. by A+T Instruments Posted 11 Aug 00:39 PDT NYYC wins 4th consecutive Hinman Masters Title NYYC wins 4th consecutive Hinman Masters Title A convincing win in the 23rd edition of the event Familiarity is often the not-so-secret sauce that binds together successful team racing squads. by New York Yacht Club Posted 10 Aug 15:14 PDT Double Down Double Down Rahan, Léon, and Toucan - all great efforts, all winners, and all oceans apart Still blown away by the incredible efforts of Rahan in the Transpac, and now there is Léon in the Fastnet, and here in Australia, Toucan scores int he Sydney to Gold Coast race by John Curnow, Sail-World.com AUS Editor Posted 10 Aug 15:00 PDT 2025 Garmin ORC World Championship starts tomorrow 2025 Garmin ORC World Championship starts tomorrow Crews from 9 nations are ready for the Long Offshore Race After a final day of preparation, a practice race and opening ceremonies today, the crews in the assembled fleet of 65 teams from 9 nations entered in the 2025 Garmin ORC World Championship are ready for racing tomorrow, Monday August 11th by Offshore Racing Congress Posted 10 Aug 14:24 PDT The Ocean Race Europe Start Video Update The Ocean Race Europe Start Video Update Collision takes out two boats, Biotherm leads fleet north Two boats have returned to Kiel after a collision moments after the start of Leg One of The Ocean Race Europe. Both Holcim PRB and Allagrande MAPEI Racing are back at the dock in Kiel with their shore teams to assess the damage and plan repairs. by Mark Jardine Posted 10 Aug 13:50 PDT The Ocean Race Europe: Collision at the start The Ocean Race Europe: Collision at the start Holcim PRB and Allagrande MAPEI Racing both turn back to assess the damage Two boats have returned to Kiel after a collision moments after the Leg One start of The Ocean Race Europe. Both Holcim PRB and Allagrande MAPEI Racing are back at the dock in Kiel with their shore teams working hard to assess the damage and plan repairs. by The Ocean Race Posted 10 Aug 10:13 PDT A Day at the Keyhaven Regatta! A Day at the Keyhaven Regatta! A montage of the sailing and surroundings which I hope you enjoy Sunday saw the first races of the 2025 Keyhaven Regatta at Keyhaven Yacht Club, a small club at the western end of the Solent in the UK. It also happens to be where I do my sailing from! by Mark Jardine Posted 10 Aug 09:23 PDT Optimists in the Ora Cup Ora overall Optimists in the Ora Cup Ora overall Three days of sailing and friendship for almost 600 young sailors from 35 nations The Circolo Vela Arco, together with the Italian Sailing Federation, wrapped up the 30th edition of the Ora Cup Ora in style, confirming its place as one of the most popular and eagerly awaited events on the Optimist calendar. by Elena Giolai Posted 10 Aug 08:06 PDT