Casa Vela Cup 2025 at St Francis Yacht Club Day 2 Casa Vela Cup 2025 at St Francis Yacht Club Day 2 Another flawless day for top-ranked French skipper Pauline Courtois and her team Another thrilling day of racing with top-ranked French skipper Pauline Courtois and her Match in Pink Normandy Elite Team continuing their unbeaten streak with fifteen straight wins in the qualifying round robin stage, asserting a dominant lead. by Women's WMRT Posted 29 May 22:18 PDT XR41 shines at Fyn Rundt with 1st and 2nd in class XR41 shines at Fyn Rundt with 1st and 2nd in class Formula X and Xbox dominate prestigious Danish regatta under new conditions In a weekend of challenging conditions and fierce competition,the high-performance racer secured 1st and 2nd in its class, and 4th and 5th overall out of 220 boats at the prestigious Fyn Cup, a 145-nautical-mile regatta around Denmark's island of Funen. by X-Yachts Posted 29 May 21:20 PDT Team Racing Worlds at Newport, RI, Day 1 Team Racing Worlds at Newport, RI, Day 1 Tricky conditions & challenging 2v2 format tests Team Racing fleet Gray skies, intermittent rain and shifty light winds were not enough to dampen the energy and enthusiasm on Narragansett Bay for Day 1 of the Team Racing World Championship under way at Harbour Court. by Michelle Slade Posted 29 May 20:02 PDT 16th 151 Miglia-Trofeo Cetilar preview 16th 151 Miglia-Trofeo Cetilar preview Registered entries for the race now total 229 This will be the fourth event in the International Maxi Association's 2024-25 Mediterranean Maxi Offshore Challenge, which began with last October's Rolex Middle Sea Race. by James Boyd / International Maxi Association Posted 29 May 15:36 PDT Sailors look ahead to 20th Ida Lewis Distance Race Sailors look ahead to 20th Ida Lewis Distance Race PHRF will have its own share of excitement this year Set for its 20th running in 2025, the annual Ida Lewis Distance Race has solidified its reputation as a well-organized, competitively challenging overnight offshore event. by Barby MacGowan Posted 29 May 14:33 PDT Giorgio Armani Superyacht Regatta day 2 Giorgio Armani Superyacht Regatta day 2 Moat and Gelliceaux are class leaders The second day of racing at the Giorgio Armani Superyacht Regatta and Southern Wind RendezVous was characterised by a light northerly breeze, which went on to drop below an initial 10 knots and swing slightly to the east. by Yacht Club Costa Smeralda Posted 29 May 14:22 PDT 76th Wilson Trophy at West Kirby 76th Wilson Trophy at West Kirby 24 teams included five from the USA and four from Ireland Thirty-four of the best teams in the world competed over two and a half days for the coveted Wilson Trophy, including five teams from the USA and four from Ireland. The event used a Swiss League round robin format followed by the knockout stages. by Tony Marston Posted 29 May 12:31 PDT America's Cup fillibustered by Challengers America's Cup fillibustered by Challengers A Cup in turmoil - Protocol is unsigned - with entries due to open on Sunday. Updated story: America's Cup got underway in Rome on Monday, with Round 2 of the official welcoming ceremonies on Wednesday in Naples. However three teams are working in collusion and have again issued statements within minutes of each other. by Richard Gladwell/Sail-World NZ Posted 29 May 11:07 PDT 2025 Offshore Double Handed Worlds preview 2025 Offshore Double Handed Worlds preview Global competition and an iconic venue The Royal Ocean Racing Club (RORC), in collaboration with Cap-Regatta and supported by Lorient Grand Large, The Yacht Club de France and Jeanneau, is proud to host the 2025 Offshore Double Handed World Championship. by Royal Ocean Racing Club Posted 29 May 10:49 PDT Emirates Team New Zealand statement Emirates Team New Zealand statement The Defender remains committed to work with the teams to create a partnership The Defender, as per the Deed of Gift has the right and responsibility to choose the venue and the Memorandum of Understanding signed with the Challenger of Record at the conclusion of the 37th America's Cup also gives that right to the Defender. by Emirates Team New Zealand Posted 29 May 09:14 PDT American Magic statement American Magic statement Team will not yet commit to participation American Magic would like to put on record its support for the issues raised today by former America's Cup winner Alinghi regarding the governance and administration of Team New Zealand for the 38th edition of the America's Cup. by American Magic Posted 29 May 08:17 PDT Athena Racing statement Athena Racing statement Team still has serious concerns regarding several key clauses proposed The ongoing lack of transparency surrounding the recent announcement of the Host City for the America's Cup in 2027 and the impact this is having on negotiating a fair sporting protocol are yet to be addressed by the Defender, Team New Zealand. by Athena Racing Posted 29 May 08:14 PDT Alinghi Red Bull Racing statement Alinghi Red Bull Racing statement A team has "sold something they do not own the rights to" When Alinghi Red Bull Racing withdrew in April from consideration for the 38th America's Cup, we did so because we had serious concerns about the administration and governance of the Cup by the Defender, Team New Zealand. by Alinghi Red Bull Racing Posted 29 May 08:09 PDT Galicia 52 Super Series Royal Cup preview Galicia 52 Super Series Royal Cup preview Next regatta should yield stronger winds With the programme shortened to just four races by very light winds at the 52 SUPER SERIES Saint-Tropez Sailing Week earlier this month, owners and crews are hoping that the move out into the Atlantic for the GALICIA 52 SUPER SERIES ROYAL CUP. by 52 Super Series Posted 29 May 07:26 PDT Admiral's Cup: La Dolce Vita meets the Haka Admiral's Cup: La Dolce Vita meets the Haka Yacht Club Costa Smeralda launches assault for the Admiral's Cup Giovanni Lombardi Stronati has entered two boats for the 2025 Admiral's Cup that will be competing under the burgee of the Yacht Club Costa Smeralda (YCCS). by Louay Habib / RORC Posted 29 May 05:05 PDT Southern Wind Rendezvous Day 1 Southern Wind Rendezvous Day 1 The weather gods blessed us from sunrise to sunset The weather gods blessed us from sunrise to sunset with an evening that couldn't have been better. A soft sunset light illuminated the rugged, warm-blooded rocky hills of Sardinia as owners and teams eagerly arrived at the village of San Pantaleo. by Southern Wind Yachts Posted 29 May 04:50 PDT Coaching with Data Coaching with Data Inside an Optimist training session with 2025 GB Worlds sailors Join Charlie Holland and Finn Ramus - freshly selected for the 2025 GB Optimist Worlds Team - as they analyse their sprit load data using Cyclops Marine's real time load sensors. by Cyclops Marine Posted 29 May 04:00 PDT RORC Transatlantic Race 2026 - NoR published RORC Transatlantic Race 2026 - NoR published Charting a new course west to a spectacular finish in Antigua, West Indies The Royal Ocean Racing Club (RORC), in association with the International Maxi Association and Yacht Club de France, is delighted to announce the publication of the Notice of Race and the opening of online entry for the 2026 RORC Transatlantic Race. by Louay Habib / RORC Posted 29 May 00:53 PDT Casa Vela Cup 2025 at St Francis Yacht Club Day 1 Casa Vela Cup 2025 at St Francis Yacht Club Day 1 San Francisco turns it on for opening day of Women's Match Racing The opening day of the Casa Vela Cup 2025 hosted by the St Francis Yacht Club in San Francisco kicked off the 2025 Women's World Match Racing Tour in spectacular fashion with ten of the world's top all-female match racing teams by Women's WMRT Posted 29 May 00:50 PDT Summer Youth Olympic Games equipment confirmed Summer Youth Olympic Games equipment confirmed Dakar 2026 will feature 2 sailing events in the Techno293 World Sailing is pleased to announce the selection of Techno293 as the equipment used in competition at the upcoming Summer Youth Olympic Games Dakar 2026, being held from 31 October to 13 November 2026. by World Sailing Posted 28 May 23:08 PDT All set at the 2025 Team Racing Worlds All set at the 2025 Team Racing Worlds 12 teams ready to battle it out at New York Yacht Club Last time Pete Levesque raced in a Team Racing World Championship was 2011, in Schull, Ireland, when he was a skipper on Team Extreme representing the New York Yacht Club. by New York Yacht Club Posted 28 May 16:33 PDT Superyacht Cup Palma 2025 count down begins Superyacht Cup Palma 2025 count down begins New entries and a new home base location at the prestigious Club de Mar-Mallorca The countdown has begun for Europe's longest running superyacht regatta, with a new-look Superyacht Cup Palma 2025 all set for a spectacular 29th edition from 25-28 June. by The Superyacht Cup Palma Posted 28 May 14:20 PDT Giorgio Armani Superyacht Regatta day 1 Giorgio Armani Superyacht Regatta day 1 Ideal conditions for starting the Southern Wind RendezVous and Trophy The 2025 edition of the Giorgio Armani Superyacht Regatta, organised by the YCCS with the support of title sponsor Giorgio Armani, got under way right on time today, 28 May 2025 at 11.30 a.m. on the waters off Porto Cervo. by Yacht Club Costa Smeralda Posted 28 May 13:24 PDT The international entries taking on Transpac The international entries taking on Transpac Aloha to competitors from outside the USA Transpac's reputation as one of the premier offshore regattas always draws a contingent of sailors from all over the world. by Transpacific Yacht Club Posted 28 May 12:07 PDT America's Cup Power Plays America's Cup Power Plays And Growing Sailing Through Learning There's always so much speculation and intrigue in-between each edition of the America's Cup. Everyone wants to know what is happening behind closed doors, inside the teams, and when the Challengers meet with the Defender. by Mark Jardine Posted 28 May 10:00 PDT 2025 is going to be a huge season for IMOCA 2025 is going to be a huge season for IMOCA Antoine Mermod talks about the season ahead Over the next four years the most exciting monohull class in world offshore ocean racing will take on no less than 17 races, covering tens of thousands of miles of the world's oceans. by Ed Gorman / IMOCA Globe Series Posted 28 May 07:48 PDT America's Cup enthusiastically received in Naples America's Cup enthusiastically received in Naples The Castel dell'Ovo, was the venue for the arrival of the America's Cup in Napes The Castel dell'Ovo, set on the tuft peninsula of Megaride was the outstanding setting for the Official Host Venue Presentation of the Louis Vuitton 38th America's Cup. by America's Cup Media Posted 28 May 07:07 PDT CYCA team to take best shot at the Admiral's Cup CYCA team to take best shot at the Admiral's Cup The Australian flag will fly proud on Zen and Back 2 Black The Australian flag will fly proud on Zen and Back 2 Black during the Admiral's Cup to be held in Cowes from the Isle of Wight from 17 July - 1 August. by Cruising Yacht Club of Australia Posted 27 May 23:15 PDT 78th Annual Block Island Race 78th Annual Block Island Race A test of grit, teamwork, and offshore strategy The 78th edition of the Block Island Race, hosted by the Storm Trysail Club, delivered classic Northeast spring conditions and a course that tested every sailor's resilience, tactics, and teamwork. by Storm Trysail Club Posted 27 May 19:49 PDT Doyle Sails: Ragtime blends retro and modern Doyle Sails: Ragtime blends retro and modern Launched in 1966, Infidel now Ragtime Sailing, has celebrated her 60th year with a refit Tina Roberts has beautifully restored Ragtime Sailing in honour of her late partner's wishes, choosing Doyle Sails not only for the world-class sails but for the depth of experience, personal commitment, and collaborative support that define the team. by Doyle Sails Posted 27 May 19:15 PDT The Ocean's Logbook amplifies global voices The Ocean's Logbook amplifies global voices A digital survey that looks beyond cold statistics to capture real stories A powerful new campaign designed to capture the world's emotional connection to the ocean is being launched today ahead of the third United Nations Ocean Conference (UNOC3) in Nice, France in June. by The Ocean Race Posted 27 May 14:29 PDT SP80 kiteboat reaches a top speed of over 58 knots SP80 kiteboat reaches a top speed of over 58 knots 100 km/h barrier is smashed in Leucate The SP80 kiteboat has reached a top speed of over 58 knots, or 108 km/h. This new personal best makes SP80 the second fastest sailboat ever recorded, behind Vestas Sailrocket II and its 68.01-knot top speed. by SP80 Posted 27 May 03:04 PDT Italian SailGP Team acquired by investors Italian SailGP Team acquired by investors The consortium includes Hollywood royalty, Anne Hathaway SailGP has today announced that the Red Bull Italy SailGP Team, has officially been acquired by a consortium of accomplished investors and sports industry leaders, including Hollywood royalty, Anne Hathaway. by SailGP Posted 27 May 01:53 PDT Armstrong Foils: On tour - Home of Armstrong II Armstrong Foils: On tour - Home of Armstrong II Join America's Cup champion, Blair Tuke and Armstrong team riders on the tour of NZ's Far North Join three times America's Cup champion, Blair Tuke and Armstrong team riders Olivia Jenkins, Naumi Eychenne, Bowien van der Linden, Cash Berzolla, and Reo Stevens, on the Home of Armstrong Tour II, as they explore NZ's Far North. by Armstrong Foils Posted 26 May 21:46 PDT Italian PM welcomes America's Cup in Rome Italian PM welcomes America's Cup in Rome Prime Minister Meloni set out a bold vision for the regeneration planned around AC38 The magnificent setting of the Casino del Bel Respiro, commissioned by Pope Innocent X in 1644, in the grounds of Villa Pamphilj, was the outstanding and historic setting for the formal presentation of the Louis Vuitton 38th America's Cup. by America's Cup Media Posted 26 May 14:24 PDT Kai Marks Dasent completes 38.1nm fundraising sail Kai Marks Dasent completes 38.1nm fundraising sail Raising Funds for Union Island Secondary School and Vincy Sailing On Saturday, May 24th, 14-year-old sailor Kai Marks Dasent completed an impressive solo sail from his home St. Vincent to Union Island, covering 38.1 nautical miles in 6 hours and 3 minutes, with an average speed of 6.3 knots. by SVG Sailing Association Posted 26 May 13:42 PDT Giorgio Armani Superyacht Regatta preview Giorgio Armani Superyacht Regatta preview Sørvind to debut at this edition, in Sardinia The Mediterranean superyacht racing season will kick off on 27th May with the Giorgio Armani Superyacht Regatta, organised annually by the Yacht Club Costa Smeralda since 2008 and supported by title sponsor Giorgio Armani since 2022. by Yacht Club Costa Smeralda Posted 26 May 06:18 PDT J/105 NE*NE blitzes Elite Keel Regatta J/105 NE*NE blitzes Elite Keel Regatta Tim Russell's super hot and quick NE*NE team rolled to a fairly easy win The San Francisco YC hosted its annual springtime favorite event, the Elite Keel Regatta- for a huge fleet of twenty-six J/105s. by J/Boats Posted 25 May 11:21 PDT Edlu Distance Race at Larchmont Yacht Club Edlu Distance Race at Larchmont Yacht Club One of the "must-do" events on western Long Island Sound Last weekend, Larchmont Yacht Club held its EDLU Distance Race, the first of the major offshore races that take place on Long Island Sound all summer long. by J/Boats Posted 25 May 07:02 PDT Winning Sails for Every Sailor & Every Program Winning Sails for Every Sailor & Every Program Beer cans or the big leagues, North Sails perform From one design sails to custom inventories, trust the experts at North Sails to elevate your performance. by North Sails Posted 25 May 06:00 PDT