49er & 49erFX and Nacra 17 Worlds Day 2 49er & 49erFX and Nacra 17 Worlds Day 2 Sick Performance by Norway in the FX Norway has taken the top spot in the women's skiff at the end of day two of the 49er FX World Championships. Pia Dahl Andersen and Nora Edland have taken a two-point lead from the Spanish team who were on top at the start of the day. by Andy Rice Posted 8 Oct 22:51 PDT Introducing Henri-Lloyd's Bergen Range Introducing Henri-Lloyd's Bergen Range High performance technical mid-layers, manufactured from Ghost Nets and Recycled Plastic Bottles Henri-Lloyd's new Autumn/Winter 2025 collection features the Bergen Hooded Jacket and Bergen Gilet, the first in their range to be manufactured using performance fabrics alongside fibres and insulation derived from ghost nets and recycled plastic bottles. by Henri-Lloyd Posted 8 Oct 12:59 PDT Freestyle Pro Tour Geneva day 1 Freestyle Pro Tour Geneva day 1 Caers back to going crazy Day one of the Freestyle Pro Tour Geneva opened under calm skies and even calmer winds — the perfect setup for a chilled out morning morning of registration, equipment stickers, photos, and the usual pre-event logistics. by Freestyle Pro Tour Posted 8 Oct 12:31 PDT 2.4mr World Championship Opening Ceremony 2.4mr World Championship Opening Ceremony 56 sailors from 17 countries for the most inclusive championship of the year The 2.4mR Inclusive World Championship has officially begun in Malcesine, marking the start of the first-ever Inclusive Sailing World Championship. Until October 12, Paralympic & able-bodied athletes will compete side by side on the waters of Lake Garda. by Fraglia Vela Malcesine Posted 8 Oct 11:17 PDT Globe40 Stage 2 day 10 Globe40 Stage 2 day 10 33-minute gap at the equator for the two leaders A gap of only 33 minutes at the Equator between BELGIUM OCEAN RACING-CURIUM in the lead and CREDIT MUTUEL this Wednesday, October 8, late morning, with 16 leadership changes between four Class40s since the start in Mindelo... by Sirius Events Posted 8 Oct 11:09 PDT IMA Mediterranean Maxi Inshore Challege concludes IMA Mediterranean Maxi Inshore Challege concludes Over 2025, Galateia competed in four of the five MMIC events In another close-run edition, the 2025 IMA Mediterranean Maxi Inshore Challenge (MMIC) concluded with last week's Les Voiles de Saint-Tropez and was won by David M Leuschen and Chris Flowers' 100ft Galateia. by International Maxi Association Posted 8 Oct 09:43 PDT Don't miss our upcoming must-watch free Webinar Don't miss our upcoming must-watch free Webinar Tracking and Fleet Monitoring discussion on 22nd October 2025 Yacht tracking and fleet monitoring are essential, ye traditional tracking methods face significant challenges. On October 22nd we are hosting an exclusive and free webinar, with an in-depth exploration of the latest in tracking technology. by worldmarine.media Posted 8 Oct 04:05 PDT Freestyle Pro Tour Geneva fleet announcement Freestyle Pro Tour Geneva fleet announcement So which riders are going to be battling it out at these events? FPT Geneva is right around the corner, kicking off October 8th! Once again, the world's best freestylers have gathered for the first half of the Freestyle Pro Tour's two-stop finale. by Freestyle Pro Tour Posted 8 Oct 03:56 PDT Armstrong riders connect with SailGP sailors Armstrong riders connect with SailGP sailors Some of the world's best female foilers spent a few unforgettable days together in Tarifa and Cadiz From winging in Tarifa to F50 racing in Cádiz, some of the world's best female foilers came together as Armstrong riders and SailGP sailors spent a few unforgettable days learning from each other and witnessing foiling at its highest level. by Noora Ruskola, Armstrong Foils Posted 8 Oct 01:21 PDT 49er & 49erFX and Nacra 17 Worlds Day 1 49er & 49erFX and Nacra 17 Worlds Day 1 A really good opening day in Cagliari, Spain A really good opening day to the Worlds, with light to medium sea breeze and dusk-to-dawn sunshine across the bay of Cagliari. Spain is ahead in both the men's and women's skiffs and Great Britain takes the early lead in the Nacra 17 fleet. by Andy Rice Posted 7 Oct 22:32 PDT Stig Crowned 2025 Cape 31 Med Circuit Champion Stig Crowned 2025 Cape 31 Med Circuit Champion The title fight went down to the final event in Palma After one of the tightest seasons in the Cape 31 Med Circuit's history, Alessandro Rombelli's Stig has been crowned 2025 Cape 31 Med Circuit Champion, edging Drew Freides' Pacific Yankee by just a single point after five fiercely contested events. by Tor Tomlinson Cheney Posted 7 Oct 22:19 PDT From Nelson's Cup to the 600 From Nelson's Cup to the 600 The ultimate Caribbean challenge The 17th edition of the RORC Caribbean 600 will start on Monday 23rd of February, 2026. Since 2009, sailors from around the world have enjoyed the spectacular and tactical course around 11 stunning Caribbean Islands and that has not changed. by Louay Habib / RORC Posted 7 Oct 12:58 PDT 2025 GL52 Macatawa Challenge overall 2025 GL52 Macatawa Challenge overall Katana clinches regatta win to claim season champion title It was down to the wire on the final day of racing in the GL52 Great Lakes Series (GLS) 2025 at the GL52 Macatawa Challenge sailed on Lake Michigan last weekend. by Windlass Creative Posted 7 Oct 12:20 PDT New Ownership for Melges Performance Sailboats New Ownership for Melges Performance Sailboats Transition after 80 Years of Family Leadership After more than 80 years of family leadership, Melges Performance Sailboats is turning the page to a new chapter. by Melges Performance Sailboats Posted 7 Oct 09:40 PDT US Teams set for 49er, 49erFX, and Nacra 17 Worlds US Teams set for 49er, 49erFX, and Nacra 17 Worlds Crystal clear waters, fantastic wind, and warm temperatures set the scene Crystal clear waters, fantastic wind, and warm temperatures set the scene for one of the largest events on the Olympic fleet's calendar. A total of 400 sailors and 200 boats are registered for the event. by US Sailing Team Posted 7 Oct 09:15 PDT SailGP rolls through Cadiz, One Design racing news SailGP rolls through Cadiz, One Design racing news F50s in Cadiz, Formula Kites, J/22s, Hobie 16s, and GL52s SailGP has enjoyed a fine tour of the United Kingdom and Europe of late. This wrapped up this past weekend in Cadiz, Spain, where the DP World Spain Sail Grand Prix was contested using the league's 24-meter wingsails and the light-air T-foils and rudders. by David Schmidt Posted 7 Oct 08:00 PDT Meet Cure Marine at the Annapolis Boat Show Meet Cure Marine at the Annapolis Boat Show Unveiling the expanded Cure Marine range, including the all-new Cure 48 and Cure 68 Cure Marine returns to the Annapolis Sailboat Show (October 9–12) with big news: We're excited to unveil the expanded Cure Marine range, including the all-new Cure 48 and Cure 68, joining the critically acclaimed Cure 55. by Cure Marine Posted 7 Oct 07:20 PDT Rolex Middle Sea Race - Accomplishment at its best Rolex Middle Sea Race - Accomplishment at its best Success demands seamanship, perseverance, and the very best strategy For most people, the idea of a week in the Mediterranean evokes a picture of sun-drenched coastlines, shimmering blue water, a relaxed pace and delicious cuisine. For those competing in the annual Rolex Middle Sea Race, the image is very different. by Quinag Posted 7 Oct 06:56 PDT 2025 GKA Kite-Surf World Cup Dakhla preview 2025 GKA Kite-Surf World Cup Dakhla preview Tour leaders seek to build title moment at penultimate stop of Kite-Surf season in Morocco Reigning world champions, France's Capucine Delannoy and Brazil's Gabriel Benetton, top the Kite-Surf rankings as they head to the season's penultimate stop in Dakhla, Morocco, on the Sahara desert's coastline. by Ian MacKinnon Posted 7 Oct 06:25 PDT 11th Hour Racing sponsors 2025 Transat Café L'or 11th Hour Racing sponsors 2025 Transat Café L'or Sponsorship expands efforts to drive sustainability and gender diversity 11th Hour Racing announced today that it will serve as the Sustainability Sponsor of the TRANSAT CAFÉ L'OR Le Havre Normandie, a premier transatlantic sailing race. by Transat Café L'OR Posted 7 Oct 06:21 PDT The Secret to Enjoying Winter Sailing The Secret to Enjoying Winter Sailing Winter sailing can be tough, but with the right wetsuit, it doesn't have to be Cold mornings, biting winds, icy spray — winter sailing can be tough. But with the right wetsuit, it doesn't have to be. by Rooster Posted 7 Oct 04:00 PDT Inaugural Cannes-Malta Race Preview Inaugural Cannes-Malta Race Preview A reference time to establish and a legend to write Her name is Charlotte Rousselot and she is competing in the first edition of the Cannes-Malta Race from 8 to 15 October, a new offshore race co-organised by the Yacht Club de Cannes and the Royal Malta Yacht Club, which have decided to join forces. by Yacht Club de Cannes Posted 7 Oct 03:48 PDT Yacht Racing Forum set for an exceptional edition Yacht Racing Forum set for an exceptional edition A truly unique gathering, bringing together key representatives of the yacht racing industry The upcoming Yacht Racing Forum in Amsterdam will be a truly unique gathering, bringing together key representatives of the yacht racing industry under one roof. by Yacht Racing Forum Posted 7 Oct 03:02 PDT Live Ocean hails passing of Marine Protection law Live Ocean hails passing of Marine Protection law Triple America's Cup champions Peter Burling and Blair Tuke, champion sailors and co-founders of Live Ocean are calling the passing of the Hauraki Gulf Tikapa Moana Marine Protection Bill a huge milestone for the Gulf. by Jodie Bakewell-White - Live Ocean Racing Posted 6 Oct 22:46 PDT John 'Woody' Winning, 50 years in the 18s John 'Woody' Winning, 50 years in the 18s One of the three greatest influencers on the 134-year-old iconic Australian sport Fifty years ago, the 23-year-old Interdominion 12ft skiff champion John 'Woody' Winning joined the 18 footers class in a new skiff which was built by Bob McLeod and raced as Travelodge with the NSW 18 Footers League club's 1975-76 season fleet by Frank Quealey Posted 6 Oct 22:37 PDT PIC Coastal Classic: Three weeks to start PIC Coastal Classic: Three weeks to start 66 boats entered to date, with a flurry of sign-ups expected before the 13 October deadline In just under three weeks, New Zealand's great race north, the PIC Coastal Classic, will once again light up the Hauraki Gulf, with the first gun scheduled for 09:30hrs on Friday 24 October. by Fran Holland Posted 6 Oct 17:39 PDT World Sailing Offshore Event Organisers Forum World Sailing Offshore Event Organisers Forum Forum will be part of World Sailing's Annual Conference in Dún Laoghaire, Ireland, and also online On November 7, 2025, as part of World Sailing's Annual Conference in Dún Laoghaire, Ireland, at 1500hrs UTC to 1800hrs UTC, we will conduct the Offshore Event Organisers Forum. by Matthew Allen Posted 6 Oct 15:32 PDT Rolex Yachtsman and Yachtswoman of the Year Rolex Yachtsman and Yachtswoman of the Year US Sailing Opens Nominations for 2025 Awards Today, US Sailing announced that nominations for the 2025 US Sailing Rolex Yachtsman and Yachtswoman of the Year are open, widely acknowledged as the premier individual sailing honor in the United States. by US Sailing Posted 6 Oct 15:23 PDT Opportunity knocks Opportunity knocks Time with Keryn McMaster was on offer, so yeah, let's do this! Best grab it with both hands, then. Time with Keryn McMaster was on offer, so like, yeah, let's do this! She's a bit of ledge, so she fits in very well with the precursor piece we did on the Admiral's Cup, which was entitled: The call of the mighty. by John Curnow, Sail-World.com AUS Editor Posted 6 Oct 14:00 PDT Cure 48 and Cure 68 announced Cure 48 and Cure 68 announced Cure Marine Expands Line-Up With Two New Models Cure Marine, the builders of the acclaimed full-carbon Cure 55, today announced two exciting additions to its high-performance cruising catamaran range: the Cure 48 and the Cure 68. by Cure Marine Posted 6 Oct 12:43 PDT Endeavour Trophy 2025 Event Video Endeavour Trophy 2025 Event Video Action from on the water, interviews with the sailors! The Endeavour Trophy is one of the most coveted in UK sailing, gathering National Champions for each dinghy class to battle it out at the Royal Corinthian Yacht Club at Burnham-on-Crouch over an October weekend. by Mark Jardine Posted 6 Oct 08:07 PDT J/22 North American Championship at Rochester J/22 North American Championship at Rochester Despite the challenges, the Race Committee excelled, successfully completing seven races. The final day of the J/22 North American Championship hosted by Rochester Yacht Club in New York brought conditions that mirrored the first two days—light and shifty, demanding patience and precision from both sailors and race officials. by Julie & Christopher Howell Posted 6 Oct 06:54 PDT Windscreen repairer celebrates equator crossing Windscreen repairer celebrates equator crossing King Neptune ceremony in the Clipper Race Alastair Golding, a windscreen repair engineer from Sandy, Cambridgeshire, has celebrated crossing the Equator while racing across the Atlantic Ocean as part of the Clipper Round the World Yacht Race. by Clipper Race Posted 6 Oct 06:53 PDT Transat Café L'or reflects an economic dynamism Transat Café L'or reflects an economic dynamism A new flavor to the same adventure With a new identity, loyal partners, and an increased budget, the TRANSAT CAFÉ L'OR Le Havre Normandie is strengthening its profile as it takes on the name of France's favorite coffee brand. by Transat Café L'OR Posted 6 Oct 03:35 PDT One week left to submit your image One week left to submit your image For the Pantaenius Yacht Racing Image Award 2025 The deadline for entering the Pantaenius Yacht Racing Image Award and submitting your photo is Sunday 12 October at 11:59 PM (UTC+2). by Pantaenius Yacht Racing Image Award Posted 6 Oct 02:54 PDT 505 champs win Endeavour Trophy 2025 505 champs win Endeavour Trophy 2025 UK's Champion of Champions event sees gusts over 30 knots at Burnham-on-Crouch Big winds reaching over 30kts tested the 30 dinghy champions to the limit on Sunday and, with just four races to count with no discard, it was always going to be an interesting outcome. by Sue Pelling Posted 5 Oct 23:37 PDT 2025 GL52 Macatawa Challenge day 2 2025 GL52 Macatawa Challenge day 2 Leaderboard shake-up means all to play for Sunday The penultimate day of the GL52 fleet's 2025 season was sailed in 9-12 knots of wind on Lake Michigan Saturday. As is typical of this indefatigable fleet, 3 winners in 3 races created a shake-up in the standings. by Windlass Creative Posted 5 Oct 14:21 PDT Maxi winners decided in Les Voiles de Saint-Tropez Maxi winners decided in Les Voiles de Saint-Tropez The breeze took its time to arrive Saint-Tropez at the beginning of autumn often provides no wind or too much. But for the last day on Baie de Pampelonne the southwesterly was 12-15 knots, perfect conditions for a worthy finale to the maxi racing at Les Voiles de Saint-Tropez. by International Maxi Association Posted 5 Oct 11:36 PDT DP World Spain Sail Grand Prix Day 2 DP World Spain Sail Grand Prix Day 2 Emirates GBR sit first on the leaderboard after dominant weekend in Cádiz Emirates GBR lead the overall Rolex SailGP standings after a compelling victory on Cádiz Bay. In an action-packed final, a slingshot move from the Brits forced New Zealand off the foils around the final mark. by SailGP Posted 5 Oct 11:13 PDT France Triumphs in Offshore Double Handed Worlds France Triumphs in Offshore Double Handed Worlds Théa Khelif and Thomas André mastered the shifting breeze to be crowned champions In light and tactical conditions, France's Théa Khelif and Thomas André (FRA 1) mastered the shifting breeze to be crowned World Champions. Taking the runner-up spot after a thrilling finish were Great Britain's Willow Bland & Zeb Fellows (GBR 2). by Louay Habib / RORC Posted 5 Oct 10:13 PDT