From stocking fillers to push the boat out gifts From stocking fillers to push the boat out gifts Our pick of this year's top sailing gifts Whether you're looking for affordable stocking fillers or splashing out on the latest sailing kit, here are this year's gift ideas for the sailors in your life. by Sarah Heron Posted 11 Dec 12:00 UTC Hannah Mills & Athena Pathway back on the water Hannah Mills & Athena Pathway back on the water Training in Barcelona as 2027 Youth & Women's America's Cup challenge begins Fresh from securing the 2025 SailGP Season Championship with Emirates GBR, one of the world's most decorated female Olympic sailors, Hannah Mills OBE, is back on the water in Barcelona to begin the next phase of her mission with Athena Pathway. by Athena Pathway Posted 11 Dec 10:20 UTC Clipper Race fleet arrive in to Fremantle Clipper Race fleet arrive in to Fremantle A WA welcome after taking one of the world's toughest sailing challenges This week, the Clipper Race fleet arrived in to Fremantle, WA - with 15 Aussie nationals amongst its crew including a doctor from Perth and a firefighter from Victoria. by Clipper Ventures Posted 11 Dec 06:30 UTC 2025 Sydney Hobart Classic Yacht Regatta Preview 2025 Sydney Hobart Classic Yacht Regatta Preview A record fleet of 36 classic yachts is expected for the three-day regatta The best-looking boats in Australia will be on display this weekend (12-14 December) for the 2025 Club Marine Sydney Hobart Classic Yacht Regatta, hosted by the Cruising Yacht Club of Australia (CYCA). by CYCA Posted 11 Dec 05:29 UTC The record 2025 year in numbers for SailGP The record 2025 year in numbers for SailGP SailGP cements its position among the world's fastest-growing sport and entertainment propertie SailGP – the most exciting racing on water – has cemented its position among the world's fastest-growing sport and entertainment properties, closing its 2025 Season - here's a look back on Season 5's statistics by SailGP Media Posted 10 Dec 21:57 UTC Will Harris talks IMOCA and offshore sailing Will Harris talks IMOCA and offshore sailing This month Shirley Robertson's Sailing Podcast hosts talented British offshore sailor Will Harris The duo get things underway with a brief reflection on Will's podium place finish in the recent 2025 Transat Café L'Or, which saw him sail to a second place finish sailed with 11th Hour Racing's Frankie Clapcich. by Shirley Robertson Posted 10 Dec 21:04 UTC The heart of the 2026 RORC Transatlantic Race The heart of the 2026 RORC Transatlantic Race Every entry racing under IRC has the chance of winning overall Beyond the front-running contenders of the 2026 RORC Transatlantic Race lies a remarkable group of sailors for whom the 3,000-mile crossing represents something deeper than just the pursuit of corrected-time victory. by Louay Habib / RORC Posted 10 Dec 16:26 UTC GP Watercraft: A Busy and Productive Summer GP Watercraft: A Busy and Productive Summer Strong results at international events and ran a full training and development schedule GP Watercraft just completed a super active summer season. The team achieved strong results at international events and ran a full training and development schedule, both at home and overseas. by GP Watercraft Team Posted 10 Dec 10:30 UTC Celebrating the RORC Caribbean 600 supporters Celebrating the RORC Caribbean 600 supporters Antigua is celebrated globally as one of the finest sailing destinations The RORC Caribbean 600 owes its extraordinary energy, atmosphere and enduring success to the unwavering support of its partners and the spirit of Antigua & Barbuda - elevating the race into one of the most memorable offshore experiences in the world. by Louay Habib Posted 10 Dec 10:19 UTC Inclusion Championships set new benchmark Inclusion Championships set new benchmark World Sailing event in Oman more than lived up to its promise Four days of inspiring racing have concluded in Mussanah, Oman - and with them, a landmark moment in the evolution of global inclusive sailing. by RS Sailing Posted 10 Dec 08:00 UTC Manly 16s Club Championship Heat 6 Manly 16s Club Championship Heat 6 IMEI Barnabas Build breaks the dominance of the top three boats with a late win The Manly 16ft club championship title race is increasingly becoming a race in two, despite IMEI Barnabas Build breaking the dominance of the top three boats with a late win in heat six on Saturday. by Adam Lucius Posted 10 Dec 07:40 UTC 18ft Skiff Academy Success 18ft Skiff Academy Success Graduates who have what it takes Sporting organisations don't always 'get it right' when they try something different to improve the competition or overall standard within their ranks, so it's good to be able to praise the Australian 18 Footers League. by Frank Quealey Posted 10 Dec 05:55 UTC Could the decline of Linear TV benefit sailing? Could the decline of Linear TV benefit sailing? The rise of YouTube has changed how we watch sport I really enjoyed the highlights of SailGP this season. When there's wind it is exciting racing with some of the best sailors on the planet battling it out on identical boats. The problem was, I didn't watch any of it live. by Mark Jardine Posted 9 Dec 18:00 UTC Marks-Dasent named Sylvester Simmons Young Sailor Marks-Dasent named Sylvester Simmons Young Sailor Winning the award for the second time The Sylvester Simmons Foundation proudly announces that Kai Marks-Dasent has been awarded the 2025 Sylvester Simmons Young Sailor of the Year, marking his second time receiving this distinguished honor. by SVG Sailing Association Posted 9 Dec 13:41 UTC Rockshore / Bosun Bobs RS400 Winter Series day 6 Rockshore / Bosun Bobs RS400 Winter Series day 6 Dreary, drizzly, damp and despondent conditions Well, that was one to forget. Dreary, drizzly, damp and despondent conditions greeted the sailors and race management team on arrival at RNIYC for the latest installment of the RS400 Frostie Series. by Peter Kennedy Posted 9 Dec 13:28 UTC Olympic gold medal-winning duo to reunite Olympic gold medal-winning duo to reunite On board Emirates GBR SailGP Team F50 for 2026 SailGP Season 5 Champions, Emirates GBR, has announced its new signing for the 2026 season, reuniting an Olympic gold medal-winning partnership for the first time in five years. by Emirates GBR SailGP Team Posted 9 Dec 08:52 UTC Sailing in Paradise - escape the winter blues! Sailing in Paradise - escape the winter blues! Thailand's stunning Royal Varuna Yacht Club offers incredible sailing throughout the year During the winter months in the northern hemisphere, the Royal Varuna Yacht Club can give visiting sailors some of the best warm water sailing available and the club welcomes guests from around the world. by Mark Jardine Posted 9 Dec 08:00 UTC Iain Jensen returns home Iain Jensen returns home BONDS Flying Roos reveal all-Australian team line-up for SailGP season The BONDS Flying Roos have today revealed an all-new, all-Australian crew line-up ahead of the 2026 SailGP season, headlined by the return of Australian Olympic gold medallist Iain 'Goobs' Jensen. by SailGP Australia Posted 9 Dec 07:52 UTC World Sailing Inclusion Championships overall World Sailing Inclusion Championships overall Final day drama decides medals at Mussanah, Oman The last day of the inaugural World Sailing Inclusion Championships, hosted by the Sultanate of Oman and organised by Oman Sail, brought the event to a close with dramatic racing, jubilation and a sense of triumph amongst all participants. by World Sailing Posted 9 Dec 07:50 UTC Globe40 Leg 3 Update Globe40 Leg 3 Update Credit Mutuel takes the lead at the Bass Strait Today, Tuesday 9th December, Ian Lipinski and Amélie Grassi, aboard CREDIT MUTUEL, will be at the head of stage 3 of the GLOBE40 at the entrance to the Bass Strait at the end of the day (around 07.00 UTC). by Sirius Events Posted 9 Dec 07:44 UTC Australian Maxi Championship overall Australian Maxi Championship overall A pair of heavy hitters have ratcheted up the pressure on their rivals A pair of heavy hitters have ratcheted up the pressure on their rivals ahead of this year's Rolex Sydney Hobart Yacht Race with resounding victories in the SOLAS Big Boat Challenge on a picturesque Sydney Harbour today. by CYCA Media Posted 9 Dec 07:15 UTC Evolution of Vaikobi's PFD for action Wind Sports Evolution of Vaikobi's PFD for action Wind Sports If you're a sailor, foiler or wind frother, you are not going to want to miss new Vaikobi VXS PFD A New evolution of our popular VX Wind Sports PFD… The NEW VXS has been seriously upgraded, ready to perform for your next day on the water. by Vaikobi Posted 8 Dec 20:00 UTC 2025 South American Championship overall 2025 South American Championship overall Scheidt & Kleen winning with a day to spare left a tight competition for the podium The 2025 Star South American Championship wrapped up in Rio de Janeiro with Brazilian sailing icon Robert Scheidt and his German crewmate Frithjof Kleen capturing the championship title in commanding fashion. by ISCYRA Posted 8 Dec 17:30 UTC The Viking Explorers Rally 2026 Kicks Off The Viking Explorers Rally 2026 Kicks Off With the offical welcome in Las Palmas de Gran Canaria The 2026 edition of the Viking Explorers Rally got off to a spectacular start today at Marina Las Palmas, as crews from around the globe gathered for the official welcome. by Viking Explorers Rally Posted 8 Dec 17:09 UTC ILCA Team Racing Europeans overall ILCA Team Racing Europeans overall Italy makes history as inaugural champions The 2025 EurILCA Team Racing Championship came to a thrilling conclusion on Sunday in Athens, capping off an exciting and intense series of races. by Agustín Argüelles / EurILCA Posted 8 Dec 12:28 UTC Australian Maxi Championship day 3 Australian Maxi Championship day 3 Another high-energy test for the crews Day Three of the 2025 Australian Maxi Championship delivered another high-energy test, with two passage races held offshore in a steadily building nor'easter that peaked at 23 knots. by CYCA Media Posted 8 Dec 07:43 UTC World Sailing Inclusion Championships day 4 World Sailing Inclusion Championships day 4 High stakes remain going into the final day Close racing in all events at the World Sailing Inclusion Championships 2025, hosted by the Sultanate of Oman and organised by Oman Sail, ensured the fleets will head to the final day with everything to play for. by Oman Sail/World Sailing Posted 8 Dec 06:59 UTC Top offshore sailor reflects on Pyewacket 70 Top offshore sailor reflects on Pyewacket 70 Pyewacket 70 marks the close of the latest chapter in Ben Mitchell's 50yr offshore racing career. "There's one thing I'll say about the boat, to anybody who is looking to buy a previously owned boat - this Pyewacket 70 in perfect condition. You wouldn't know it wasn't a brand-new boat.” Offshore veteran looks back at the Volvo 70's successes. by Richard Gladwell, Sail-World.com Posted 8 Dec 01:51 UTC Sol Wingfoil Racing World Cup Jeri Brazil overall Sol Wingfoil Racing World Cup Jeri Brazil overall Ghio, Spanu and Manowiecki seal titles on Finals Day Mathis Ghio and Maddalena Spanu have been crowned 2025 World Cup champions. It's the fourth successive title for the Frenchman who has been the fleet's dominant figure since the competition's inception. by IWSA Media Posted 7 Dec 14:04 UTC Baltic Lifejackets at Metstrade 2025 Baltic Lifejackets at Metstrade 2025 A close look at Winner, Poseidon, Athena & Force with Baltic's Oscar Anderberg Baltic Lifejackets, based in Älgarås, Sweden, have been producing lifejackets, buoyancy aids and floatation clothing since 1977, and have been pioneering some of the innovations we've seen in the market. by Mark Jardine Posted 7 Dec 12:00 UTC New 49erFX team on the rise: Revil and Dubois New 49erFX team on the rise: Revil and Dubois Their story started at a training camp organized by the French Federation A new partnership is taking shape in the 49erFX fleet — one built on shared goals, hard work, and a clear long-term vision. Chloé Revil and Albane Dubois teamed up in late 2024 and have shown they're a team worth watching as the LA 2028 cycle begins. by Alexia Lahoud Posted 7 Dec 11:21 UTC WASZP Class EuroCup 2026 WASZP Class EuroCup 2026 The series kicks off in Lanveoc in Brittany, France WASZP announces the EuroCup calendar for 2026! European sailors - have your diaries at the ready. The series consists of eight events across the season, with four events needed to qualify for the overall EuroCup ranking. by WASZP Class Posted 7 Dec 10:28 UTC Rooster expands Sandy Point Collection Rooster expands Sandy Point Collection With new sailcloth bags for the 2025 gifting season Rooster is proud to announce the expansion of its much-loved Sandy Point Collection for the 2025 gifting season, introducing four new sailcloth bag styles and new colour variations to the original range. by Rooster Posted 7 Dec 09:00 UTC 2025 South American Championship day 3 2025 South American Championship day 3 Robert Scheidt and Frithjof Kleen secure the title with a race to spare Robert Scheidt and Frithjof Kleen secure the 2025 South American Championship title with a race to spare. by ISCYRA Posted 7 Dec 08:56 UTC 18ft Skiff NSW Championship Races 3 and 4 18ft Skiff NSW Championship Races 3 and 4 A double race victory to the Yandoo team A double race victory to the Yandoo team of John 'Herman' Winning, Fang Warren and Lewis Brake, on Sydney Harbour today, sees the team grab a narrow lead at the half way point in the eight-race NSW 18ft Skiff Championship. by Frank Quealey Posted 7 Dec 08:45 UTC Australian Maxi Championship day 2 Australian Maxi Championship day 2 URM Group cleans up in a fresh southerly change on Sydney Harbour Day Two of the 2025 Australian Maxi Championship got under way today, with Sydney's extreme heat giving way to a fresh southerly change that set the stage for fast, tactical racing. by CYCA Media Posted 7 Dec 08:27 UTC World Sailing Inclusion Championships day 3 World Sailing Inclusion Championships day 3 Competition intensifies at Mussanah, Oman The third day of the 2025 World Sailing Inclusion Championships concluded in the Sultanate of Oman with the leaders strengthening their grip on the top spots. by World Sailing Posted 7 Dec 07:21 UTC ILCA Team Racing Europeans day 3 ILCA Team Racing Europeans day 3 Tight battle at the top in Greece Race Day 3 of the 2025 EurILCA Team Racing European Championship in Athens began early with the first warning signal at 08:00 AM, as sailors were greeted by a steady 5-knot breeze. by Agustín Argüelles / EurILCA Posted 7 Dec 07:18 UTC Maddalena Spanu wins the WingFoil Racing World Cup Maddalena Spanu wins the WingFoil Racing World Cup The final leg of the WingFoil Racing World Cup ended today in Jericoacoara, Brazil The final leg of the WingFoil Racing World Cup ended today with a win for Maddalena Spanu, an athlete from the Yacht Club Costa Smeralda's Young Azzurra program, who was also crowned WingFoil Racing World Cup champion. by Yacht Club Costa Smeralda Posted 6 Dec 21:35 UTC Bringing Windward Back to Life Bringing Windward Back to Life With a little help from classic Barton Victory blocks Every so often, a customer story comes along that makes us smile from ear to ear. Robert Starr, a successful author based in the inland Northwest of the U.S, has spent over a year lovingly restoring his beautiful lapstrake dinghy 'Windward'. by Barton Marine Posted 6 Dec 17:00 UTC