Video: Exclusive Benjamin Schwartz Interview Video: Exclusive Benjamin Schwartz Interview Co-skipper of Sodebo Ultim 3 on Jules Verne Trophy attempt Today we have an exclusive Q&A with Benjamin Schwartz, co-skipper of Sodebo Ultim 3 from the Pacific Ocean during their Jules Verne Trophy record attempt around the world. by Mark Jardine Posted 6 Jan 04:05 PST ILCA Oceania & AUS Open & Youth Championship day 4 ILCA Oceania & AUS Open & Youth Championship day 4 Wearn rules River Derwent and it's Moving Day for the ILCA 6 Women Australia's Matt Wearn has taken a commanding lead in the 2026 ILCA Oceania and Australian Open Championship in Hobart on Day Four of sailing, taking a lead of 16 points in the ILCA 7 Class, into the penultimate day of racing. by Jane Austin / RYCT Media Posted 6 Jan 03:34 PST 2026 Moth Australian Nationals Day 2 2026 Moth Australian Nationals Day 2 The wind clearly hadn't read the race schedule After an exciting opening day of racing, day two decided to keep everyone guessing. While the sun was shining and temperatures sat at a very agreeable 25 degrees, the wind clearly hadn't read the race schedule and failed to show up on time. by Shane Baker Posted 6 Jan 03:11 PST 41st Annual Rose Bowl Regatta overall 41st Annual Rose Bowl Regatta overall A record turnout of 108 sailing teams participated in the 41st edition A record turnout of 108 sailing teams combining college and high school participated in the 41st edition of the Rose Bowl Regatta in Long Beach, CA. by Todd Smith Posted 5 Jan 16:40 PST ILCA Oceania & AUS Open & Youth Championship day 3 ILCA Oceania & AUS Open & Youth Championship day 3 Finals test ahead for 191 ILCA sailors Three days of qualifying races are over for the ILCA 4 and ILCA 6 fleets with the sailors now assigned to either the Gold or Silver Fleets in the 2026 ILCA Oceania and Australian Open and Youth Championships under way in Hobart. by Jane Austin / RYCT Media Posted 5 Jan 16:21 PST RSHYR 2025 | 2hands, foils, multis by BCM RSHYR 2025 | 2hands, foils, multis by BCM The evolution of the Sydney Hobart race - can it happen? Will it happen? What will it look like? With the 80th Hobart run and celebrations of a small boat year still ringing in our ears, John Curnow of Sail-World and Crosbie Lorimer of Bow Caddy Media shared thoughts on how the race might evolve. by Bow Caddy Media Posted 5 Jan 13:19 PST US Sailing Olympic Sailing Leadership Restructure US Sailing Olympic Sailing Leadership Restructure Molly Vandemoer appointed as Director of Olympic Sailing US Sailing today announced an Olympic Sailing leadership transition that includes the conclusion of Marcus Lynch's tenure as High Performance Director and the appointment of Molly Vandemoer as Director of Olympic Sailing. by US Sailing Posted 5 Jan 12:32 PST The complete package The complete package A thriving clubhouse leads to higher racing attendance, and visa versa I'm a great believer in starting things on the right foot. Be that in the morning, going for a run (even though it was damn chilly this morning) to set yourself up for the day, or preparing ahead for a meeting so that you've got the figures to hand. by Mark Jardine Posted 5 Jan 12:00 PST Performance Starts with the Proper Sailcloth Performance Starts with the Proper Sailcloth Every great sailing experience starts with sails you can trust Every great sailing experience starts with sails you can trust. North Sails offers three advanced material technologies, each engineered for precision, durability, and performance. by North Sails Posted 5 Jan 08:00 PST 2026 Moth Australian Nationals Day 1 2026 Moth Australian Nationals Day 1 Clear blue skies and sunshine do their best to convince everyone it was going to be an easy day Official racing got underway today in classic champagne sailing conditions, with clear blue skies and sunshine doing their best to convince everyone it was going to be an easy day (it wasn't). by Shane Baker Posted 5 Jan 04:47 PST Australian 16ft & 13ft Skiff Championships Day 1 Australian 16ft & 13ft Skiff Championships Day 1 Stunning Beau Outteridge photos and full results from Belmont 16s SC Stunning Beau Outteridge photos and full results from the huge fleets racing at Belmont 16s Sailing Club. by Belmont 16s Sailing Club Posted 5 Jan 01:07 PST ILCA Oceania & AUS Open & Youth Championship day 2 ILCA Oceania & AUS Open & Youth Championship day 2 Hungary's Maria Erdi takes the lead in the ILCA 6 class Hungary's Maria Erdi has taken the lead in the qualifying series of the ILCA 6 Class of the 2026 Oceania and Australian Open and Youth Championships in Hobart, Tasmania. by Jane Austin / RYCT Media Posted 4 Jan 13:04 PST Top RS Aero Events to Look Forward to in 2026 Top RS Aero Events to Look Forward to in 2026 A friendly, competitive and truly global fleet Friendly, competitive and truly global - the RS Aero class has it all. With an incredible range of events on offer in 2026, spanning continents and conditions, the challenge isn't finding somewhere to race, but choosing where to go. by RS Sailing Posted 4 Jan 09:00 PST Moth Australian Nationals Invitation Race Moth Australian Nationals Invitation Race Two races completed on two different courses at McCrae Yacht Club Champagne sailing conditions greeted the 31 starters of 40+ entries for the invitation race, with Port Phillip Bay turning on the kind of weather sailors dream about and talk about for years afterwards. by Shane Baker Posted 4 Jan 08:46 PST Australian 16 & 13ft Skiff Champs Invitation Race Australian 16 & 13ft Skiff Champs Invitation Race Stunning photos of the racing, and then the fleet back ashore as a storm approached Stunning photos of the racing, and then the fleet back ashore as a storm approached. by Belmont 16s Sailing Club Posted 4 Jan 01:42 PST GLOBE40 Leg 4 Update GLOBE40 Leg 4 Update Heading towards the Roaring Forties After a superb stopover in Sydney, the Class40s of the 2nd edition of the GLOBE40 set sail again on Thursday, January 1st at 3:00 PM local time (4:00 AM UTC) for the 4th leg, which will take them, after a transpacific crossing, to Valparaiso, Chile. by Sirius Events Posted 3 Jan 22:42 PST SailGP: Coutts says League will grow to 20 teams SailGP: Coutts says League will grow to 20 teams Coutts says the value of a team now is USD$70million. current focus is on growing audience size. Ahead of the start of Season 6 of SailGP getting underway in Perth on January 17, SailGP CEO, Russell Coutts talks with the Yahoo Finance channel on the growth, value and future direction of SailGP. by Yahoo Finance Posted 3 Jan 13:54 PST ILCA Oceania & AUS Open & Youth Championship day 1 ILCA Oceania & AUS Open & Youth Championship day 1 Wearn and Plasschaert lead the charge in Hobart The River Derwent tossed up solid conditions for the 191-strong fleet in the 2026 ILCA Oceania & Australian Open & Youth Championship in Hobart today. by Jane Austin / RYCT Media Posted 3 Jan 03:03 PST New Vaikobi Reversible Marine Belts New Vaikobi Reversible Marine Belts Meet the belt that does more Vaikobi's new reversible marine belt is designed to keep up your pants, and keep up with your ocean lifestyle. by Vaikobi Posted 2 Jan 14:00 PST Video: Sodebo sets new Cape Leeuwin Record Video: Sodebo sets new Cape Leeuwin Record Is the Jules Verne Trophy now in reach? The Ultim trimaran Sodebo has set a new record to Cape Leeuwin of 17 days, 1 hour, and 17 minutes, over 5 and a half hours quicker than IDEC's time in 2016/17. by Mark Jardine Posted 2 Jan 09:09 PST Your Top Rooster Videos to Watch Your Top Rooster Videos to Watch Excited to support every one of your 2026 sessions As we head into a new year, we want to say thank you for being part of the Rooster community. Whether you're racing, coaching, cruising, or just getting started, we're excited to support every one of your 2026 sessions - on and off the water. by Rooster Posted 2 Jan 08:30 PST Two visions, one RORC Transatlantic Race Two visions, one RORC Transatlantic Race Lining up together on the start line will be two extraordinary yachts. The 2026 RORC Transatlantic Race, starting from Marina Lanzarote on 11 January, will showcase one of the most fascinating contrasts in modern offshore sailing. by Louay Habib / RORC Posted 2 Jan 08:01 PST X-Yachts at boot Düsseldorf 2026 X-Yachts at boot Düsseldorf 2026 A new way to experience X We are pleased to confirm that X-Yachts will once again be present at BOOT Düsseldorf 2026, the world's largest indoor boat show and a key meeting point for sailors and yacht enthusiasts from around the globe. by X-Yachts Posted 2 Jan 04:00 PST The Famous Project CIC Jules Verne Trophy Day 33 The Famous Project CIC Jules Verne Trophy Day 33 Crossing Point Nemo this morning - further than Tracy Edwards - Cape Horn next Tuesday? Sailors, who, as everyone knows, love to use colorful expressions, often use the term "knitting" to describe the delicate tack changes necessary to round or negotiate a rapid change in weather systems ahead of their boats. by Agence TB Press Posted 2 Jan 03:04 PST All set for ILCA Oceania Championship in Hobart All set for ILCA Oceania Championship in Hobart Shaping up to be a fantastic week of sailing with 191 entries on the start line Competition racing starts this Saturday in the 2026 ILCA Oceania and Australian Open and Youth Championships with 191 entries on the start line, in what is shaping up to be a fantastic week of sailing under sunny summer skies in Hobart. by Jane Austin / RYCT Media Posted 2 Jan 01:36 PST Top RS21 events to look forward to in 2026 Top RS21 events to look forward to in 2026 Shaping up to be an outstanding year for the class The new season is here, and 2026 is shaping up to be an outstanding year for the RS21 class. With world-class venues, major championships, and vibrant fleets across the globe, there's plenty to get excited about. by RS Sailing Posted 1 Jan 23:47 PST Rolex Sydney Hobart Yacht Race makes history Rolex Sydney Hobart Yacht Race makes history The character of each Rolex Sydney Hobart Yacht Race is defined by its conditions. The 80th Rolex Sydney Hobart Yacht Race lived up to the event's renowned and often fearsome reputation. The 628 nautical miles of ocean racing tested resilience, resolve and preparation to the limit. by Quinag Posted 1 Jan 05:02 PST Fair, safe and fun racing Fair, safe and fun racing That's the plan for the 2026 ILCA Oceania Solidarity Squad The 2026 ILCA (International Laser Class Association) Oceania Solidarity Squad has gathered from New Zealand and around Australia gathered in Hobart today for the first day of the 2026 Oceania and Australian Open and Youth Championships. by Jane Austin / RYCT Media Posted 1 Jan 00:59 PST GLOBE40 Leg 4 Start GLOBE40 Leg 4 Start The Pacific Ocean to cross as a start to the New Year On this day, January 1st, the competitors of the 2nd edition of the GLOBE40, barely recovered from the New Year's fireworks, set off at 3:00 PM local time (4:00 AM UTC) from Sydney Harbour for their 4th leg towards Chile and Valparaiso. by Sirius Events Posted 31 Dec 2025 22:48 PST Daniel Turner battles the world's oceans Daniel Turner battles the world's oceans Continuing his solo circumnavigation in the McIntyre Mini Globe Yacht Race South Australian sailor Daniel Turner, skipper of Immortal Game (Hull No. 05), continues his extraordinary solo circumnavigation in the McIntyre Mini Globe Yacht Race, one of the world's most demanding offshore sailing challenges. by Dan Turner Posted 31 Dec 2025 22:23 PST 2026 Melges 24 North American Series Notice issued 2026 Melges 24 North American Series Notice issued Featuring eleven qualifying events spanning North America The IM24CA, in conjunction with the U.S. and Canadian Melges 24 Class Associations, has issued the official Notice of Series (NoS) for the 2026 North American Sailing Series, formally confirming the events included in the Series and outlining key updates. by U.S. Melges 24 Class Association Posted 31 Dec 2025 09:16 PST A remarkable Class 40 season A remarkable Class 40 season Cédric de Kervenoael, President of Class40 reflects The 2025 season will be remembered as one of the most intense and memorable seasons in Class40 history. by Cédric de Kervenoael Posted 31 Dec 2025 07:37 PST Min River's historic Sydney Hobart overall victory Min River's historic Sydney Hobart overall victory Jiang Lin is the first woman and with Alexis Loison they are the first two handed crew to win Min River has been declared the Overall winner of the 2025 Rolex Sydney Hobart Yacht Race, making her owner, Jiang Lin, the first woman to ever win the race. by Di Pearson/RSHYR Media Posted 31 Dec 2025 03:19 PST Sydney Hobart – A very ordinary Hobart Sydney Hobart – A very ordinary Hobart Now don't get me wrong. That's a not a description of the on-water action. Far from it, actually Now don't get me wrong. That's a not a description of the on-water action from the 80th rendition of the Boxing Day Classic. Far from it, actually. Rather, it is a reflection upon that the elements that an ‘ordinary' Hobart invariably involves by John Curnow, Sail-World.com AUS Editor Posted 30 Dec 2025 17:02 PST Rolex Sydney Hobart: BNC penalised Rolex Sydney Hobart: BNC penalised The New Caledonian two hander has been penalised after making a declaration to the Race Committee The protest by the Race Committee versus BNC – my::NET / LEON following the 2025 Rolex Sydney Hobart Yacht Race has been upheld by the International Jury. A time penalty has been imposed which is greater than BNC's provisional win margin. by Richard Gladwell/Sail-World.com/nz Posted 30 Dec 2025 16:59 PST Melges 15 Winter Series reaches 126 boats Melges 15 Winter Series reaches 126 boats Big fleet set for Merritt Island, FL in the New Year The Melges 15 Class continues its rapid growth into the 2026 season, setting a new participation milestone with 126 boats registered for the second event of the Winter Series, January 3-4, 2026, at the Melges Watersports Center in Merritt Island, FL. by Morgan Kinney Posted 30 Dec 2025 08:42 PST 41st Annual Rose Bowl Regatta preview 41st Annual Rose Bowl Regatta preview The 2026 edition will feature the largest turnout in the event's history One of the largest and longest running combined collegiate and high school regattas returns for the 41st edition of the Rose Bowl Regatta. by Todd Smith Posted 30 Dec 2025 08:23 PST Celebrating the Great Race from half a world away Celebrating the Great Race from half a world away The Rolex Sydney Hobart delivers a tough test While early winter isn't exactly a great time for sailing in the Pacific Northwest, this year I reeled my family into the Great Race's Boxing Day drama. by David Schmidt Posted 30 Dec 2025 08:00 PST Sydney Hobart: Two protests now lodged Sydney Hobart: Two protests now lodged Two protests now over the way the French/New Caledonian sheeted a sail using a pole. The International Jury for the Rolex Sydney Hobart Race will hear two protests, on Wednesday, the first by the yacht Min River (AUS) against the overall honours leader BNC - my::NET / LEON (FRA), along with a second by the Race Committee. by Richard Gladwell/Sail-World.com/nz Posted 30 Dec 2025 02:24 PST Happy ending for USA's Bacchanal Happy ending for USA's Bacchanal American yachtsman Ron Epstein was thrilled to finally finish the Rolex Sydney Hobart this morning American yachtsman Ron Epstein was thrilled to finally finish the Rolex Sydney Hobart this morning at 6.07.59am, the relief and joy palpable after he was forced to retire 18 and a half hours into last year's race after Bacchanal's boom broke. by Di Pearson/RSHYR Media Posted 29 Dec 2025 23:07 PST