2025 Santa Maria Cup in Annapolis, USA Day 2 2025 Santa Maria Cup in Annapolis, USA Day 2 Final four skippers emerge from a competitive qualifying double-round robin stage A thrilling second day of racing at the 2025 Santa Maria Cup saw the final four skippers emerge from a competitive qualifying double-round robin stage. by Women's WMRT Posted 5 Jun 21:47 PDT SailGP to Kick Off Summer in New York SailGP to Kick Off Summer in New York With this Weekend's Mubadala New York Sail Grand Prix An unforgettable weekend of high-speed, close-to-shore racing and world-class entertainment will take place this weekend when the Mubadala New York Sail Grand Prix takes place in front of the most famous skyline in the world. by SailGP Posted 5 Jun 14:36 PDT Scandinavian Gold Cup at Sopot, Poland Day 1 Scandinavian Gold Cup at Sopot, Poland Day 1 A slow start with very little wind The Scandinavian Gold Cup opened Thursday in Sopot, Poland, with seven 5.5 Metres competing for this historic and iconic trophy that dates back to 1922. Unfortunately, there was not enough wind to even complete one race. by Robert Deaves Posted 5 Jun 13:58 PDT Brooklyn kids launch 7 ft boats they built by hand Brooklyn kids launch 7 ft boats they built by hand Join us in celebrating the accomplishments of our boat-building students Brooklyn Boatworks, a local nonprofit that teaches NYC public school students—mostly from underserved communities—to build and launch their own wooden sailboats from 3 sheets of plywood, a set of plans, and tools. by Brooklyn Boatworks Posted 5 Jun 13:37 PDT 49er, 49erFX and Nacra 17 Europeans Day 3 49er, 49erFX and Nacra 17 Europeans Day 3 A six-hour bake on the water Veteran and multi-Olympic race officer Sulis was clear at the morning briefing, "Our priority is to get three races for the 49er so they can progress to the gold fleet." by 49er & Nacra 17 Sailing Posted 5 Jun 13:33 PDT Galicia 52 Super Series Royal Cup Day 3 Galicia 52 Super Series Royal Cup Day 3 Platoon Aviation turn up the heat but don't dent American Magic Quantum Racing's lead After a disappointing first regatta of the season when they finished in an uncharacteristic last position in Saint-Tropez, the fortunes of the German flagged 2023 52 SUPER SERIES overall champions Platoon Aviation seem to have turned for the better. by 52 Super Series Posted 5 Jun 13:15 PDT Diverse international fleet for 5th AEGEAN 600 Diverse international fleet for 5th AEGEAN 600 The race start is a little over 1 month away In a sign that this newest of the world's 600-mile classic offshore races has reached maturity, organizers from the Hellenic Offshore Racing Club are pleased to announce yet another large international fleet will be assembled for the 2025 AEGEAN 600. by Hellenic Offshore Racing Club Posted 5 Jun 11:03 PDT Newport International Boat Show joins Sail Newport Newport International Boat Show joins Sail Newport Premier northeast boat show donates $5,000 to community efforts The Newport International Boat Show, presented by BankNewport announced today its continued involvement in supporting Sail Newport to aid in a shared dedication to attract new boaters to a lifetime of making memories on the water. by Newport International Boat Show Posted 5 Jun 09:57 PDT Sinclair Championship Preview Sinclair Championship Preview Noroton Yacht Club (NYC) at the center of thriving Women's Sailing Program Up to a dozen of the country's top women sailing teams will come to the Noroton Yacht Club (NYC) again to compete in the 2025 Susan Widmann Sinclair Women's Championship June 13th-15th. by Richard Matthews Posted 5 Jun 08:54 PDT America's Cup: Another sponsor signs for Italians America's Cup: Another sponsor signs for Italians Luna Rossa has announced that Unipol has renewed its trust in the team Luna Rossa has announced that Unipol has renewed its trust in the team and will accompany it as an official sponsor for the duration of the 38th America's Cup. by Luna Rossa Challenge Posted 5 Jun 07:49 PDT SailGP: Media Conference concludes in New York SailGP: Media Conference concludes in New York Skippers speak ahead of the Mubadala New York Sail Grand Prix The media conference ahead of the Mubadala New York Sail Grand Prix has concluded, without any special points being revealed, save for Brazil lending a crew member to Germany. by Richard Gladwell/Sail-World.com/nz Posted 5 Jun 06:37 PDT A decade of pushing the boundaries at A+T A decade of pushing the boundaries at A+T Celebrating 10 years of the world's best yacht instruments 2025 marks a decade of pushing the boundaries of quality and customer service in the global yachting industry for A+T Instruments. by A+T Instruments Posted 5 Jun 04:00 PDT Hugh Jackman and Ryan Reynolds Take the Helm Hugh Jackman and Ryan Reynolds Take the Helm As Co-Owners of the 'BONDS Flying Roos' Australia's SailGP Team Today Australia's three-time SailGP champions have unveiled a new identity as well as two new co-owners - Hugh Jackman and Ryan Reynolds - who join Driver and CEO Tom Slingsby in leading the freshly rebranded BONDS Flying Roos SailGP Team. by SailGP Posted 5 Jun 03:56 PDT Should SailGP ditch the wings? Should SailGP ditch the wings? As SailGP resumes in New York this weekend, we ask the question As SailGP resumes in New York this weekend, we ask the question of whether the F50's solid wingsails should be ditched and replaced instead with twin-skin mainsails, in a similar way to what is used on the AC75 and AC40 of the America's Cup. by Mark Jardine Posted 5 Jun 03:48 PDT 2025 Santa Maria Cup in Annapolis, USA Day 1 2025 Santa Maria Cup in Annapolis, USA Day 1 Racing in Women's World Match Racing Tour Event 2 underway Perfect conditions graced the opening day of the 2025 Santa Maria Cup in Annapolis, USA, Stage 2 of the 2025 Women's World Match Racing Tour following the tour season opener in San Francisco last week. by Women's WMRT Posted 4 Jun 22:39 PDT 49er, 49erFX and Nacra 17 Europeans Day 2 49er, 49erFX and Nacra 17 Europeans Day 2 It can be easy to win! For everyone else, it was a day of tense battles Win the start, grab the first shift, consolidate and extend! The winning formula is easy, and those who got ahead took full advantage of an easy course once they got to the front. For everyone else, it was a day of tense battles. by 49er & Nacra 17 Sailing Posted 4 Jun 22:14 PDT Torrid 29er Nationals test 30 crews at Manly Torrid 29er Nationals test 30 crews at Manly Long-time sailing buddies Will Mason and Will Leech dominated the Polished Concrete 29er Nationals. Long-time sailing buddies Will Mason and Will Leech teamed up to dominate the 2025 Polished Concrete NZ 29er Nationals at Manly SC, in challenging conditions, over Kings Birthday weekend. by Richard Gladwell/Sail-World.com/nz Posted 4 Jun 16:24 PDT Galicia 52 Super Series Royal Cup Day 2 Galicia 52 Super Series Royal Cup Day 2 American Magic Quantum Racing extend their lead after challenging light winds day Patience, concentration, risk management and perhaps a highly developed sixth sense of the subtle changes in the light breezes, were among the key assets shared by the crews which did best today, the second racing day. by 52 Super Series Posted 4 Jun 12:24 PDT Loro Piana Giraglia 2025 preview Loro Piana Giraglia 2025 preview 139 yachts are set to line up on the starting line Starting tomorrow, Thursday, 5 June, registration opens for the 72nd edition of the Loro Piana Giraglia, the oldest offshore regatta in the Mediterranean. by Yacht Club Italiano Posted 4 Jun 12:06 PDT Armstrong Foils Demo Days return for 2025 Armstrong Foils Demo Days return for 2025 Test the latest gear, get expert advice, and ride with the pros. Armstrong Foils is proud to announce the return of Armstrong Demo Days for 2025. Test the latest gear, get expert advice, and ride with the pros. by Noora Ruskola Posted 3 Jun 22:41 PDT International 5o5 Euro Cup Leg 2 at Lake Garda International 5o5 Euro Cup Leg 2 at Lake Garda Stunning scenery, fresh water and great Ora breezes Between May 29th and 31st, 41 505's from 10 countries arrived in the small town of Riva at the Northern end of Lake Garda in Italy for leg 2 of the 2025 505 Euro Cup series. by Mike Holt Posted 3 Jun 22:29 PDT 49er, 49erFX and Nacra 17 Europeans Day 1 49er, 49erFX and Nacra 17 Europeans Day 1 Austrians Prettner and Flachberger tip into early lead Keanu Prettner with Jakob Flachberger (AUT) were locked in a light air duel with defending European Champions Hernan Umpiere with Fernando Diz (URU). The two teams were tipped by their fellow competitors as the ones to watch in light winds and delivered. by 49er & Nacra 17 Sailing Posted 3 Jun 13:18 PDT New Dynamic Range of T-Shirts and Shorts New Dynamic Range of T-Shirts and Shorts Just the ticket at sea and on shore Packing for a weekend away on the water and having fun onshore has never been easier, thanks to the new range of Dynamic shorts and t-shirts from Henri-Lloyd. by Henri-Lloyd Posted 3 Jun 10:00 PDT Galicia 52 Super Series Royal Cup Day 1 Galicia 52 Super Series Royal Cup Day 1 Top level consistency gives 2024 champions a strong start in Baiona The 2024 overall circuit champions, Doug DeVos' American Magic Quantum Racing, lead the GALICIA 52 SUPER SERIES ROYAL CUP after two good races on the beautiful but challenging race area off Baiona on the NW corner. by 52 Super Series Posted 3 Jun 09:55 PDT Getting excited for the Van Isle 360 Getting excited for the Van Isle 360 Quoting a famous line from Pink Floyd's "Time" As I pack for the first half of the 2025 Van Isle 360 International Yacht Race, I find myself thinking about the last time I did this race, a certain Pink Floyd song, and the great adventuring, sailing and time with friends that awaits. by David Schmidt Posted 3 Jun 09:50 PDT 5.5 Metre titles head to Poland for the first time 5.5 Metre titles head to Poland for the first time Scandinavian Gold Cup and World Championship to be held back to back Over the next 12 days the International 5.5 Metre Class heads to Sopot in Poland for the Scandinavian Gold Cup and World Championship. It is the first time the class has held any of its major events in Poland. by Robert Deaves Posted 3 Jun 08:36 PDT Robert Burke on HRCS's Dyckman Marina facility Robert Burke on HRCS's Dyckman Marina facility Robert Burke discusses the upcoming closure of HRCS's Dyckman Marina facility Community sailing organizations are a fantastic and affordable way of drawing new sailors into the sport. Unfortunately, the Hudson River Community Sailing is being forced to close one of its two locations in January. by David Schmidt Posted 3 Jun 08:00 PDT Mirror dinghy Tuning Guide with Ben McGrane Mirror dinghy Tuning Guide with Ben McGrane A detailed guide to maximising speed with Hyde Mirror Sails Continuing the new series of tuning videos from Hyde Sails, One Design Sales Manager Ben McGrane gives a detailed guide to maximising speed with Hyde Mirror Sails. by Mark Jardine & Ben McGrane Posted 3 Jun 06:30 PDT Rodkicker 50 - manual rigid vang for larger yachts Rodkicker 50 - manual rigid vang for larger yachts Specifically sized for yachts measuring between 50 and 55 feet A rigid vang is designed to enhance sail handling during reefing, preventing the boom from falling into the cockpit or onto the coach roof. Equipped with gas springs, it automatically elevates the boom upon release of the kicking strap. by Seldén Mast Posted 3 Jun 04:00 PDT SailGP Racing on the Edge Season 5 Episode 5 SailGP Racing on the Edge Season 5 Episode 5 Los Gallos revisit their SailGP Season 4 triumph Get a behind the scenes look at the inner workings of the SailGP Season 4 Champions as they return to winning territory – facing personal and professional challenges head on. by SailGP Posted 3 Jun 02:01 PDT Third Annual Rhody Regatta concludes Third Annual Rhody Regatta concludes Rewarding perseverance in 30+ knot breezes The third annual Rhody Regatta will go down in the event's short history as one of the toughest due to demanding winds and formidable waves encountered on an 18-mile course around Conanicut Island. by Barby MacGowan Posted 2 Jun 16:48 PDT 49er, 49erFX and Nacra 17 Europeans starts Tuesday 49er, 49erFX and Nacra 17 Europeans starts Tuesday The fleet is ready for racing in Thessaloniki, Greece A new chapter begins for the fast doublehanded classes. The Champions from Paris 2024 have mostly either retired or are taking breaks for various reasons, leaving the start of the new quadrennial to a new group of sailors. by 49er & Nacra 17 Sailing Posted 2 Jun 13:09 PDT Galicia 52 Super Series Royal Cup practice day Galicia 52 Super Series Royal Cup practice day Breezy, beautiful Baiona finds favour again with TP52 teams Takashi Okura's Sled team today laid down a marker on the beautiful waters off Baiona, NW Spain as the top performers over the two official practice races sailed today on the eve of the Galicia 52 Super Series Royal Cup. by 52 Super Series Posted 2 Jun 10:35 PDT RORC centenary Rolex Fastnet Race RORC centenary Rolex Fastnet Race All set for another record-breaker Less than two months now remain until the start of the 2025 Rolex Fastnet Race, this year coinciding with the Royal Ocean Racing Club's centenary. by James Boyd / RORC Posted 2 Jun 03:06 PDT Team Racing Worlds at Newport, RI, overall Team Racing Worlds at Newport, RI, overall Corinthian Yacht Club puts on top notch performance to win Sustained winds in the low 20-knot range and choppy seas brought on another challenging day in the final stretch of the 2025 Team Racing World Championship. by Michelle Slade Posted 1 Jun 21:19 PDT The call of the mighty The call of the mighty See the words Admiral's Cup and you immediately think approachable, real, hardcore action See the words Admiral's Cup and you immediately think approachable, real, hardcore action, braving the elements, and glory for the victorious. As an Australian, you have King Louie (the late Lou Abrahams), and the late Sir Jim Hardy as the poster boys. by John Curnow, Sail-World.com AUS Editor Posted 1 Jun 15:00 PDT Southern Wind Rendezvous overall Southern Wind Rendezvous overall A Perfect Conclusion to a Perfect Event The horn sounded right on time for the fourth day of the Southern Wind Rendezvous and Trophy. Blue skies, warm sun, and 6-7 knots of breeze with gusts up to 10 knots accompanied the fleet on a 15-mile course rounding Monaci and Secca Tre Monti. by Southern Wind Yachts Posted 1 Jun 10:54 PDT Snipe Class looking for a new Executive Director Snipe Class looking for a new Executive Director To provide administrative and financial services to the SCIRA Board The Snipe Class International Racing Association (SCIRA) is seeking applicants for a part-time Executive Director position. This position will provide administrative and financial services to the SCIRA Board. by SCIRA Posted 1 Jun 06:30 PDT 16th 151 Miglia-Trofeo Cetilar concludes 16th 151 Miglia-Trofeo Cetilar concludes Mylius 60 crossed the finish line to win the IRC Over 60 maxi class It has been a long time coming after spending much of the 2024 season finishing second and even continuing this in the recent IMA Maxi European Championship, but finally Guido Paolo Gamucci's Cippa Lippa X has won a race. by James Boyd / International Maxi Association Posted 1 Jun 03:06 PDT 5.5 Metre German Open in Warnemunde overall 5.5 Metre German Open in Warnemunde overall Bent Christian Wilhelmsen's Otto takes the win Bent Christian Wilhelmsen's Otto (NOR 68, Lasse Berthelsen, Sam Haines, Kyle Gundersen) has won the 2025 5.5 Metre German Open in Warnemunde after only one final race was possible on Saturday in very light winds. by Robert Deaves Posted 1 Jun 02:48 PDT