2025 Garmin ORC Worlds Day 4 2025 Garmin ORC Worlds Day 4 No wind day in Tallinn Day Four of the Garmin ORC World Championship 2025 in Tallinn, Estonia, powered by A. Le Coq, began under beautiful sunshine — but with the Bay of Tallinn as flat as a mirror. by Offshore Racing Congress Posted 14 Aug 21:41 PDT 2025 ILCA Senior Europeans in Marstrand day 4 2025 ILCA Senior Europeans in Marstrand day 4 No racing as the wind refuses to cooperate The first day of the Final Series at the 2025 ILCA Senior European Championships & Open European Trophy ended without any racing, as the weather refused to cooperate. by Agustín Argüelles, EurILCA Posted 14 Aug 21:16 PDT America's Cup: A seismic shift for sailing America's Cup: A seismic shift for sailing For the first time in its 174-year history, female sailors will be mandated onboard AC75s This week's announcement from the America's Cup felt momentous. For the first time in its 174-year history, female sailors will be mandated onboard AC75s at the pinnacle of our sport. by Victoria Low, CEO, The Magenta Project Posted 14 Aug 20:03 PDT Cole Brauer talks Offshore success Cole Brauer talks Offshore success Cole Brauer - Shirley R talks to the first American woman to sail non-stop, alone, around the planet Shirley Robertson talks to the first American woman to have sailed non-stop, alone, around the planet, as Cole Brauer takes time out from an Admiral's Cup campaign to sit down and talk about her remarkable career. by Shirley Robertson Posted 14 Aug 15:37 PDT Holcim-PRB on their way to the UK Holcim-PRB on their way to the UK Thanks to unstoppable team For the past four days, Team Holcim-PRB has been working around the clock after retiring from Leg 1 of The Ocean Race and returning to port. by Holcim-PRB Posted 14 Aug 14:03 PDT Race Yachts latest premium offerings Race Yachts latest premium offerings Including the 2012 Judel Vrolijk Maxi 72 “Hollywood Down Under” Designed by the world-renowned Judel/Vrolijk design team and built to exacting standards by New England Boatworks, Hollywood Down Under is a standout Maxi 72 with a proven winning pedigree. by Jason Rowed, Race Yachts Posted 14 Aug 13:00 PDT Audi 2025 WingFoil Racing World Cup Türkiye day 2 Audi 2025 WingFoil Racing World Cup Türkiye day 2 A monster day of adrenalin-fuelled racing on the Bosphorous Strong winds, racing drama and monster jellyfish swarms made for a thrilling Day 2 of the Audi 2025 WingFoil Racing World Cup Turkiye. by WingFoil Racing World Cup Posted 14 Aug 10:58 PDT Meilhat takes the spoils in Portsmouth Meilhat takes the spoils in Portsmouth While Team Malizia gets in just ahead of Paprec Arkéa Paul Meilhat and his crew on Biotherm celebrated victory in the first leg today as they arrived in Portsmouth on the English south coast after an impressive pace-setting performance in a medium and lightwind stage from Kiel in Germany. by Ed Gorman / IMOCA Globe Series Posted 14 Aug 10:52 PDT CYCS enters the Massachusetts stretch of events CYCS enters the Massachusetts stretch of events The Modern Classic Division is the regatta's fastest-growing division Bluebird conditions and thrilling competition made for an unforgettable weekend of sailing in Marblehead during Corinthian Classic Yacht Regatta, as the 2025 CYCS returned to Massachusetts, following last month's Vineyard Cup, for a stretch of regattas. by Classic Yacht Owners Association Posted 14 Aug 10:30 PDT Boris Herrmann's Team Malizia Takes Second Place Boris Herrmann's Team Malizia Takes Second Place In Leg 1 of The Ocean Race Europe 2025 Skippered by Boris Herrmann, the crew onboard Malizia - Seaexplorer fought relentlessly to the very end, grabbing second place in the final moments of the leg, earning six points, and kicking off their European campaign with a strong start. by Team Malizia Posted 14 Aug 10:08 PDT Allagrande Mapei Ready to Set Sail Again Allagrande Mapei Ready to Set Sail Again Repairs complete after The Ocean Race Europe Leg 1 start collision After four intense days of repairs, doubts, and relentless teamwork, Ambrogio Beccaria's IMOCA Allagrande Mapei is ready to head to Portsmouth for the start of the second leg of The Ocean Race Europe. by Allagrande MAPEI Racing Posted 14 Aug 09:00 PDT The Ocean Race Europe Leg 1 Finish The Ocean Race Europe Leg 1 Finish Biotherm seals win as Malizia's Dover gamble pays off Biotherm raced into Portsmouth this morning with maximum points and a commanding early lead, while Malizia's daring inshore gamble at Dover stole second place. by The Ocean Race Posted 14 Aug 08:36 PDT “The Voyage of Madmen” released on YouTube “The Voyage of Madmen” released on YouTube Watch the 50th anniversary 2018 Golden Globe Race film The Voyage of Madmen film, released today on the Golden Globe Youtube channel, is the story of Don McIntyre's 50 year anniversary recreation of the infamous race and his quest to attract amateur sailors to compete in small boats. by Golden Globe Race Posted 14 Aug 02:58 PDT 2025 ILCA Senior Europeans in Marstrand day 3 2025 ILCA Senior Europeans in Marstrand day 3 Qualifying Series complete, setting the stage for the Final Series The third day of racing at the 2025 ILCA Senior European Championships & Open European Trophy marked the conclusion of the Qualifying Series, setting the stage for the Final Series to begin on Thursday. by Agustín Argüelles, EurILCA Posted 14 Aug 00:47 PDT New arrival: Vaikobi Ultra-Warm Microfleece Jacket New arrival: Vaikobi Ultra-Warm Microfleece Jacket You'll have to try these microfleece jackets on to believe how warm you'll feel! You'll have to try these microfleece jackets on to believe how warm you'll feel! by Vaikobi Posted 14 Aug 00:00 PDT 2025 Garmin ORC Worlds Windward-Leeward Day 1 2025 Garmin ORC Worlds Windward-Leeward Day 1 Starting to identify some clear leaders in each class Day 3 of the Garmin ORC World Championship 2025 featured inshore racing powered by Amserv Toyota, and the results after four races are starting to identify some clear leaders in each class. by Offshore Racing Congress Posted 13 Aug 22:12 PDT GL52 Little Traverse Cup 2025 Practice Day GL52 Little Traverse Cup 2025 Practice Day Six yachts gain time on the water head of the regatta Six GL52s practiced together today in anticipation of the GL52 Little Traverse Cup 2025 regatta commencing tomorrow (8/14) with seven races scheduled through Saturday, 8/16. by Windlass Creative Posted 13 Aug 16:33 PDT 38th Biennial Puerto Vallarta Race Announced 38th Biennial Puerto Vallarta Race Announced The iconic 1,050 nm offshore course from San Diego, California to Puerto Vallarta, Mexico San Diego Yacht Club is proud to host the 2026 Puerto Vallarta Race, featuring the iconic 1,050 nm offshore course from San Diego, California to Puerto Vallarta, Mexico. by San Diego Yacht Club Posted 13 Aug 15:27 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 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 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. Updated with a look at how the new Cup structure could work. 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