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WASZP Games 2025 Day 3
A game of patience, persistence, and pressure-hunting
© Down Under Sail
Admiral's Cup Inshore Racing Day 2
Beau Geste and Nola rise in shifty Solent showdown
© James Tomlinson / RORC
Were the Roos Robbed in Portsmouth?
We discuss the Race 6 Penalty with SailGP's Chief Umpire Craig Mitchell
© Felix Diemer for SailGP
Black Foils steal Brits' home win
On SailGP Portsmouth debut
© Simon Bruty for SailGP
From light air to full send
Admiral's Cup opens with a test of endurance
© James Tomlinson / RORC
Snipe Women's World Championship day 1
Snipe Women's World Championship day 1
Racing in a quintessential Enoshima southwester with big waves
After a practice race yesterday, racing got under way today in a quintessential Enoshima southwester with big waves and breeze starting about 14 knots and building to 16 or 17 with a few higher puffs.
by Alex Pline
Posted 24 Jul 10:01 PDT
Yoann Richomme returns to Fastnet
Yoann Richomme returns to Fastnet
Says Elodie Bonafous' is the boat to beat
This weekend's biennial Rolex Fastnet Race - one of the oldest classics in sailing - sees the IMOCA Class return to the racetrack, with eight boats on the startline on Saturday for what is the second round of this year's IMOCA Globe Series Championship.
by Ed Gorman / IMOCA Globe Series
Posted 24 Jul 08:12 PDT
Fuerteventura PWA Grand Slam Day 6
Fuerteventura PWA Grand Slam Day 6
Arguably the best female Freestyle final of all time
Sarah-Quita Offringa pushed all the way by Maaike Huvermann in arguably the best female Freestyle final of all time, while Yentel Caers wins ‘Battle of Belgium' against Steven Van Broeckhoven to hold respective event leads.
by Chris Yates
Posted 24 Jul 04:48 PDT
How to follow RORC Centenary Rolex Fastnet Race
How to follow RORC Centenary Rolex Fastnet Race
At present 451 yachts are entered, which, if all start on Saturday, will break the previous record.
This year's centennial edition of the Rolex Fastnet Race will set sail this Saturday, 26 July from the Royal Yacht Squadron line off Cowes, Isle of Wight, bound for Cherbourg-en-Cotentin, France.
by James Boyd / RORC
Posted 24 Jul 03:30 PDT
WASZP Games 2025 Day 3
WASZP Games 2025 Day 3
When racing got under way, it was a game of patience, persistence, and pressure-hunting
Day 3 of the WASZP Games dawned with cautious optimism as the early risers in the boat park were greeted by a light but promising northerly breeze. However, an approaching front caused the race committee to call a three-hour postponement.
by Nicola Hoyle
Posted 24 Jul 01:22 PDT
Admiral's Cup Paul Wyeth Wednesday Photo Gallery
Admiral's Cup Paul Wyeth Wednesday Photo Gallery
The wind was lighter, the conditions were overcast, but Paul still makes the action come alive
The wind was lighter, the conditions were overcast, but Paul Wyeth still makes the action come alive with his photos. Here's his gallery from the racing on Wednesday in the 2025 Admiral's Cup.
by Paul Wyeth
Posted 23 Jul 22:26 PDT
Admiral's Cup PKC Media Wednesday Photo Gallery
Admiral's Cup PKC Media Wednesday Photo Gallery
Out on the water on Wednesday to capture the lighter wind action
Patrick Condy of PKC Media was out on the water on Wednesday to capture the lighter wind action in the 2025 Admiral's Cup. Here are his selection of photos from the racing!
by PKC Media
Posted 23 Jul 22:05 PDT
Admiral's Cup Ingrid Abery Wednesday Gallery
Admiral's Cup Ingrid Abery Wednesday Gallery
Up close and personal with the teams on a lighter wind day
Thanks to her long lens and skill, Ingrid Abery got up close and personal with the Admiral's Cup teams on a lighter wind day in the Solent. Enjoy these crew photos, and many more in the gallery above!
by Ingrid Abery
Posted 23 Jul 21:45 PDT
Transpac Onboard Episode 6
Transpac Onboard Episode 6
History made at Diamond Head
All good things must come to an end! We wrap up the Transpac 2025 Onboard series with highlights from the finish line in Hawaii.
by Transpacific Yacht Club
Posted 23 Jul 18:35 PDT
America's Cup: Italy's five boat Challenge
America's Cup: Italy's five boat Challenge
‘Il Moro di Venezia', a five-boat programme left no stone unturned
The transition from colourful and applauded challenges of 1983 and 1987, to Challengers for the XXVIII America's Cup in San Diego, was a pivotal moment in the history of Italy in the competition.
by America's Cup Media
Posted 23 Jul 13:43 PDT
Admirals Cup: Leader board changes - Day 3
Admirals Cup: Leader board changes - Day 3
The wind and the leaderboard did the big switcheroo on the third day of racing in the Admirals' Cup
The wind and the leaderboard did the big switcheroo on the third day of racing in the 2025 Admirals Cup, but otherwise the rich got richer on the regatta leaderboard.
by Richard Gladwell in Cowes
Posted 23 Jul 12:52 PDT
Rolex Fastnet Race: Upwind to the Fastnet Rock
Rolex Fastnet Race: Upwind to the Fastnet Rock
The long range forecast for this year's race shows more benign conditions
Teams that competed in the last two Rolex Fastnet Races and are returning for this Saturday's special centenary edition will be breathing a sigh of relief looking at the long term forecast.
by James Boyd / RORC
Posted 23 Jul 12:33 PDT
Classic Yacht Challenge Series heads to Maine
Classic Yacht Challenge Series heads to Maine
With Boothbay Harbor and Camden Regattas
The summer classic sailing season has taken over the waters of the Gulf of Maine recently, with last weekend's Boothbay Harbor YC Regatta and Shipyard Cup and the upcoming Camden Classics Cup, both events in the CYOA's Classic Yacht Challenge Series.
by Classic Yacht Owners Association
Posted 23 Jul 12:22 PDT
Admiral's Cup Inshore Racing Day 2
Admiral's Cup Inshore Racing Day 2
Beau Geste and Nola rise in shifty Solent showdown
Race Four of the Admiral's Cup brought a tactical masterclass in light airs to the Central Solent. PRO Stuart Childerley set a windward leeward course for both classes, 1.6nm for AC1 and a shorter 1.4nm for AC2.
by Louay Habib / RORC
Posted 23 Jul 12:09 PDT
NYYC International Women's Championship update
NYYC International Women's Championship update
The final group of five invited skippers is announced
The final group of skippers to be announced for the 2026 New York Yacht Club International Women's Championship radiates enthusiasm for this groundbreaking opportunity in one of the world's most famous sailing cities.
by New York Yacht Club
Posted 23 Jul 10:26 PDT
Admiral's Cup David Maynard Wednesday Gallery
Admiral's Cup David Maynard Wednesday Gallery
A quieter day on the Solent for the international fleet
Wednesday's Admiral's Cup inshore racing in the Solent didn't quite have the wind of yesterday, but David Maynard was out on the water to catch the action in the morning before the wind switched off for a while.
by David Maynard
Posted 23 Jul 10:04 PDT
Sam Goodchild announced as Henri-Lloyd Ambassador
Sam Goodchild announced as Henri-Lloyd Ambassador
One of Britain's finest offshore racers has chosen the British sailing apparel brand
As one of Britain's finest offshore racers, it is fitting that Sam Goodchild has chosen to become an ambassador for British sailing apparel brand, Henri-Lloyd.
by Henri-Lloyd
Posted 23 Jul 07:30 PDT
Admiral's Cup Tim Jeffreys Tuesday Photo Gallery
Admiral's Cup Tim Jeffreys Tuesday Photo Gallery
Enjoy getting this close to the action with his shots!
Another great gallery of Admiral's Cup photos from Tuesday's inshore racing has arrived in our inbox, this time from Tim Jefferys. Enjoy getting this close to the action with his shots!
by Tim Jefferys
Posted 23 Jul 04:54 PDT
Trimaran SVR-Lazartigue set for Rolex Fastnet Race
Trimaran SVR-Lazartigue set for Rolex Fastnet Race
Peter Burling joins Tom Laperche and Franck Cammas on record breaking Ultim
Skippered by Tom Laperche, the Trimaran SVR-Lazartigue will line up this Saturday, July 26, for the Rolex Fastnet Race - a legendary event the team won in 2023, setting a new race record.
by Trimaran SVR Lazartigue
Posted 23 Jul 03:28 PDT
Admiral's Cup Paul Wyeth Tuesday Photo Gallery
Admiral's Cup Paul Wyeth Tuesday Photo Gallery
The photos are coming in thick and fast from the amazing racing in the Solent
The photos are coming in thick and fast from the amazing racing in the Admiral's Cup. Paul Wyeth has sent us this great selection of shots.
by Paul Wyeth
Posted 23 Jul 00:09 PDT
New Zealand: 18 footer innovators
New Zealand: 18 footer innovators
Strong contributors to the 18ft Skiff's evolution over the years
David McDiarmid's Honda Marine 18 footer team had just completed its three-in-a-row winning run at the 2020 JJ Giltinan World Championship on Sydney Harbour when the Covid pandemic hit and suspended the New Zealand 18ft skiff challenge until 2024.
by Frank Quealey
Posted 22 Jul 23:34 PDT
Admiral's Cup Ingrid Abery Tuesday Photo Gallery
Admiral's Cup Ingrid Abery Tuesday Photo Gallery
We're always thankful to Ingrid Abery for sending in her superb photos at events
We're always thankful to Ingrid Abery for sending in her superb photos at events and she continually seems to be in the right place at the right time.
by Ingrid Abery
Posted 22 Jul 23:07 PDT
WASZP Games 2025 Day 2
WASZP Games 2025 Day 2
A fresh 18 knot breeze served up champagne foiling conditions
After tough conditions out in the bay on Day 1, Day 2 brought all fleets into the flatter waters of Portland Harbour, where a fresh 18 knot breeze served up champagne foiling conditions.
by Nicola Hoyle
Posted 22 Jul 21:57 PDT
Admirals Cup: Splits emerge on Day 2
Admirals Cup: Splits emerge on Day 2
The 30 boat fleet competing in the 2025 Admirals' Cup have begun to sort themselves into some order
The 30 boat fleet competing in the 2025 Admirals' Cup have begun to sort themselves into a top group, which has begun a break away from the peleton.
by Richard Gladwell in Cowes
Posted 22 Jul 17:03 PDT
Tradition meets innovation
Tradition meets innovation
In the 116th Chicago Yacht Club Race to Mackinac presented by Wintrust
The 116th edition reminded competitors that no two "Mac Races" are ever the same, delivering the kind of dynamic challenge that has made it one of the world's most iconic offshore races and a fixture on every sailor's bucket list.
by Laura Muma
Posted 22 Jul 16:15 PDT
Admiral's Cup Inshore Racing Starts
Admiral's Cup Inshore Racing Starts
Full-throttle Inshore Warfare
The opening inshore clash of the 2025 Admiral's Cup was a gritty, high-octane showdown packed with drama and razor-sharp tactics.
by Louay Habib / RORC
Posted 22 Jul 14:16 PDT
(More than) A Day at the Races
(More than) A Day at the Races
The UK is the place to be right now if you're a sailor
The UK is the place to be right now if you're a sailor, and I don't think I've ever known a time when so many great events are happening concurrently.
by Mark Jardine
Posted 22 Jul 14:00 PDT
Marine Auctions: July Online Auctions
Marine Auctions: July Online Auctions
Bidding to start 24th July and will end 30 July
We are now accepting entries for our August Online Auction.
by Marine Auctions
Posted 22 Jul 13:30 PDT
Fuerteventura PWA Grand Slam Day 5
Fuerteventura PWA Grand Slam Day 5
Pierre Mortefon storms to victory in Slalom X
Pierre Mortefon storms to victory in Slalom X, while Matteo Iachino and Maciek Rutkowski complete the podium. Freestyle kicks off on Wednesday.
by Chris Yates
Posted 22 Jul 12:32 PDT
Were the Roos Robbed in Portsmouth?
Were the Roos Robbed in Portsmouth?
We discuss the Race 6 Penalty with SailGP's Chief Umpire Craig Mitchell
The high speed, short course action of SailGP is thrilling to watch, but inevitably causes tight situations and means the Umpires have to react quickly to decide who is right and who is wrong.
by Mark Jardine
Posted 22 Jul 11:43 PDT
Admiral's Cup David Maynard Tuesday Photo Gallery
Admiral's Cup David Maynard Tuesday Photo Gallery
The first inshore races were sailed in typical Solent conditions
Tuesday saw the first inshore races of the 2025 Admiral's Cup, which were sailed in typical Solent conditions, with 15 to 20 knots of South Westerly wind. Two races were held, a short and a long inshore race, using channel markers for rounding.
by David Maynard
Posted 22 Jul 10:46 PDT
Performance Meets Savings For a Limited Time
Performance Meets Savings For a Limited Time
Order new North Sails before July 31st to secure Trade In Trade Up preferred pricing
Out with the old, in with performance. Order new sails before July 31st to secure Trade In Trade Up preferred pricing.
by North Sails
Posted 22 Jul 08:00 PDT
Fuerteventura PWA Grand Slam Day 4
Fuerteventura PWA Grand Slam Day 4
Sarah-Quita Offringa secures incredible 26th world title
Sarah-Quita Offringa secures incredible 26th world title, while Pierre Mortefon is on verge of winning men's after claiming back-to-back bullets.
by Chris Yates
Posted 22 Jul 03:45 PDT
Transat Café L'or calling for next destinatation
Transat Café L'or calling for next destinatation
After Cartagena, Salvador de Bahia, Puerto Limon, Itajaí, and Fort-de-France
After Cartagena, Salvador de Bahia, Puerto Limon, Itajaí, and Fort-de-France, the TRANSAT CAFÉ L'OR Le Havre Normandie is now calling for applications to find a destination partner for the next editions, starting from the fall of 2027.
by Transat Café L'OR
Posted 22 Jul 03:10 PDT
Cape 31 Med Circuit Round 4 at Imperia overall
Cape 31 Med Circuit Round 4 at Imperia overall
Stig stays steady to win again in Italy, Give Me Five tops Corinthian One Pro
The Cape 31 fleet wrapped up a spectacular weekend of racing in Imperia with Alessandro Rombelli's Stig (ITA 76) claiming the overall win after nine races. This marks Stig's second Italian victory of the 2025 Cape 31 Race Circuit.
by Tor Tomlinson Cheney
Posted 22 Jul 02:31 PDT
Long Beach Olympic Classes Regatta overall
Long Beach Olympic Classes Regatta overall
Wrapping up with World-Class podium performances
The Long Beach Olympic Classes Regatta wrapped up with a full podium and high spirits, marking a thrilling conclusion to a week of elite racing in the iconic waters off Southern California.
by Long Beach Yacht Club
Posted 21 Jul 22:41 PDT
WASZP Games 2025 Day 1
WASZP Games 2025 Day 1
247 sailors across four fleets racing in Portland Harbour and Weymouth Bay
"This race is live" — and with that, the 2025 WASZP Games were officially under way. With 247 sailors across four fleets, Portland Harbour and Weymouth Bay were transformed into a theatre of foiling.
by WASZP Class
Posted 21 Jul 21:55 PDT
Heartbreaker leads sunrise finishers
Heartbreaker leads sunrise finishers
In 2025 Race to Mackinac
In the early morning hours, the sleek fleet of Great Lakes 52s sailed under the Mackinac Bridge and past the iconic Round Island Lighthouse to finish at Mackinac Island, completing their 333-mile journey in the 116th Chicago Yacht Club Race to Mackinac.
by Laura Muma
Posted 21 Jul 12:30 PDT
Eye on the Prize
Eye on the Prize
The Contenders Chasing Admiral's Cup History
For over half a century, the Admiral's Cup was considered the world championship of offshore racing. And then, in 2003, it was gone. Now, after a 22-year absence, the Cup is back.
by Cyclops Marine
Posted 21 Jul 12:07 PDT
Paul Antrobus obituary
Paul Antrobus obituary
One of the outstanding figures of the era of great amateur sailors
Sailors around the world will be sad to hear that British offshore sailing legend Paul Antrobus has crossed the bar. One of the "greats" of the IOR era of offshore racing, Paul had a distinguished career both afloat and ashore.
by John Roberson
Posted 21 Jul 12:01 PDT