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The Winner-Takes-All Race
Could this be the best option for the Olympics?
© Sailing Energy
49er & 49erFX & Nacra 17 Worlds conclude
Botín & Trittel Paul clinch first world title as Gimson and Burnet prevail in Cagliari showdown
© Sailing Energy
2.4mR Worlds at Lake Garda overall
The conclusion of an epic event
© Beatrice Colombo for Fraglia Vela Malcesine
Opportunity knocks
Time with Keryn McMaster was on offer, so yeah, let's do this!
© Andrea Francolini
DP World Spain Sail Grand Prix
Emirates GBR sit first on leaderboard after dominant weekend
© Ricardo Pinto for SailGP
The Crazy Week of the Globe40
The Crazy Week of the Globe40
After two weeks at sea since the start from Cape Verde
This has been a week we won't soon forget in the story of this second edition of the GLOBE40. After two weeks at sea since the start from Cape Verde in this high-coefficient (3) leg 2, the competitors continued their descent of the South Atlantic.
by Sirius Events
Posted 17 Oct 00:12 PDT
America's Cup: Big day for 38th Cup
America's Cup: Big day for 38th Cup
Friday October 17, was a big day for the America's Cup in NZ.
Friday October 17, was a big day for the America's Cup - when the Defender went sailing for the first time in the new Cup cycle; the Kiwis announced four new team members; Grant Dalton and Ben Ainslie explained more on the new America's Cup Partnership.
by Richard Gladwell, Sail-World NZ
Posted 16 Oct 20:55 PDT
Sydney to Auckland Ocean Race Day 7
Sydney to Auckland Ocean Race Day 7
Two more finish as Lucky declared overall winner
Frantic and Antipodes have finished the Sydney to Auckland Ocean Race (S2A), as RPAYC declared Bryon Ehrhart's Lucky the overall winner of the 1250 nautical mile race, adding to her line honours and race record victories - a triple crown for the US entry.
by Di Pearson / Sydney to Auckland media
Posted 16 Oct 18:22 PDT
Emirates Team NZ rounds out sailing team
Emirates Team NZ rounds out sailing team
Emirates Team NZ team are back out sailing with their AC40 from their home base in Auckland.
Almost a year to the day since Emirates Team New Zealand won the Louis Vuitton 37th America's Cup the team are back out sailing with their AC40 from their home base in Auckland.
by Emirates Team New Zealand
Posted 16 Oct 18:02 PDT
Transat Café L'or fleet has mustered in Le Havre
Transat Café L'or fleet has mustered in Le Havre
148 skippers, 74 boats, 4 classes
At nine days before the start of the 17th edition of the TRANSAT CAFÉ L'OR Le Havre Normandie, all the skippers have now arrived in Le Havre, marking the start of the festivities.
by Transat Café L'OR
Posted 16 Oct 14:40 PDT
IFCA Fin & Foil Slalom Europeans day 1
IFCA Fin & Foil Slalom Europeans day 1
Two perfect opening days
Johan Søe leads the Men's Foil ranking, while Justine Lemeteyer dominates among the women, topping both the Foil and Fin divisions. In the Men's Fin fleet, Jordy Vonk is in the lead, followed by Nicolas Prien and Malte Reuscher.
by Elena Giolai
Posted 16 Oct 14:07 PDT
Cape 31 European Championship in Palma day 1
Cape 31 European Championship in Palma day 1
Shotgunn opens strong on light-air first day
The opening day of the Cape 31 European Championship saw the fleet head out full of anticipation, eager to get the event under way and make the most of the breeze forecast to arrive around midday.
by Tor Tomlinson Cheney
Posted 16 Oct 10:50 PDT
Allocation of entries for the 29er Worlds in Kiel
Allocation of entries for the 29er Worlds in Kiel
All countries will be allocated a minimum of three entries
The 29er Class has not restricted entries for the World or European Championships in the past but due to the expected popularity of the Worlds in 2026 in Kiel we feel it is necessary to do an Entry Allocation. This is very difficult to do fairly.
by International 29er Class
Posted 16 Oct 09:45 PDT
American crews join the 2025 Rolex Middle Sea Race
American crews join the 2025 Rolex Middle Sea Race
Sailors will weave around Sicily's dramatic coastline, through the Strait of Messina
The 46th annual Rolex Middle Sea Race, a 606-nautical mile journey beginning and ending in the breathtaking Grand Harbour of Valletta, Malta, will set sail October 18, 2025 in an event hosted by Royal Malta Yacht Club.
by Malta Tourism Authority
Posted 16 Oct 09:42 PDT
Exiting new product for METS
Exiting new product for METS
A+T Instruments is proud to be supplying instruments for some of the most advanced yachts
The marine world gathers at METS in Amsterdam. A+T is proud to be supplying instruments for some of the most advanced new-build yachts. Watch the video to see how we can help you with your next project.
by A+T Instruments
Posted 16 Oct 09:00 PDT
A Day at the Allen Factory!
A Day at the Allen Factory!
New and innovative products, cutting-edge manufacturing techniques
The Allen factory, based in Southminster, Essex in the UK, makes many of the deck hardware and fittings that we use in our sailing, be that on dinghies or keelboats.
by Mark Jardine
Posted 16 Oct 04:00 PDT
2025 Aloha Classic Grand Final day 2
2025 Aloha Classic Grand Final day 2
The battle intensifies as the world's best close in on the crown
Perfect trade-wind conditions returned to Ho'okipa today for Day 2 of the 2025 Aloha Classic Grand Final, delivering a full day of 5 Star competition as both the men's and women's draws charged toward Finals Day.
by International Windsurfing Tour
Posted 16 Oct 03:11 PDT
Fireball World Champion interview
Fireball World Champion interview
Yves Mermod and Maja Siegenthaler talk about their Olympic journey too
After their close fought win at the Fireball Worlds in Garda we caught up with the Champions Yves Mermod and Maja Siegenthaler to find out a bit more about their Olympic journey and why and how they ended up competing for a Fireball Worlds in 2025.
by Adam Whitehouse
Posted 16 Oct 02:05 PDT
Sam Haynes eyes third Rolex Sydney Hobart win
Sam Haynes eyes third Rolex Sydney Hobart win
The CYCA Commodore and defending champion will return for the race's 80th edition
Sam Haynes, Commodore of the Cruising Yacht Club of Australia (CYCA) and defending Overall champion of the Rolex Sydney Hobart Yacht Race, will return for the race's 80th edition.
by RSHYR Media
Posted 15 Oct 23:26 PDT
The International Masters Regatta renamed
The International Masters Regatta renamed
To honor late founder, Don Trask
The 2025 International Masters Regatta, which as of October 14, 2025 has been officially renamed the Don Trask International Masters Regatta, is set to return to San Diego Yacht Club October 17-19.
by Karina Sandhu, SDYC
Posted 15 Oct 22:57 PDT
Sydney to Auckland Ocean Race Day 6
Sydney to Auckland Ocean Race Day 6
Counting down the miles
The Sydney to Auckland Ocean Race (S2A) is now into its fifth day and the crews of two boats are counting down the miles to the finish line as they look forward to arriving into Auckland, thoughts turn to what they will do on arrival.
by Di Pearson / Sydney to Auckland media
Posted 15 Oct 17:12 PDT
America's Cup: ACP's Brave New World
America's Cup: ACP's Brave New World
A look at the still secret Brave New World now in place for the America's Cup
It is often said that you read a new set of rules twice. The first time to see what they say, and a second much longer read, to see what isn't said. This is our analysis from the second read of the media statement issued Wednesday.
by Richard Gladwell
Posted 15 Oct 16:15 PDT
US Sailboat Show Best in Show Awards
US Sailboat Show Best in Show Awards
Presented at Sail America Industry Breakfast
Sail America is pleased to announce this year's Annapolis Boat Show's "Best in Show" awards in different categories
by Sail America
Posted 15 Oct 15:25 PDT
Yachting Malta Coastal Race
Yachting Malta Coastal Race
A perfect prelude to the 46th Rolex Middle Sea Race
The Yachting Malta Coastal Race, organised by the Royal Malta Yacht Club, provided a thrilling variety of conditions for an international fleet — a fitting appetizer ahead of the 46th Rolex Middle Sea Race.
by Royal Malta Yacht Club
Posted 15 Oct 13:17 PDT
Women's Match Racing & The Magenta Project partner
Women's Match Racing & The Magenta Project partner
The Magenta Project will be named as an Official Charity Partner of the Women's WMRT
The Women's WMRT today announced a new strategic partnership with The Magenta Project, the award-winning global charity founded in 2015 to promote and build greater equity and inclusion for women in the sport of sailing and the wider marine industry.
by Women's WMRT
Posted 15 Oct 05:29 PDT
America's Cup: Partnership Agreement reached
America's Cup: Partnership Agreement reached
The clock is now ticking to the close of entry period on the 31st October 2025
Establishing a bold new governance structure bringing all participating teams in the Louis Vuitton 38th America's Cup together to govern and grow the America's Cup collectively.
by America's Cup Media
Posted 15 Oct 04:59 PDT
2025 Aloha Classic Grand Final day 1
2025 Aloha Classic Grand Final day 1
Strong performances and early signals in the world title race
The 2025 Aloha Classic Grand Final, presented by WINDSURF AI, opened in classic Ho'okipa conditions, with steady trade winds and clean mast high set waves, setting the stage for the Challenger Rounds.
by International Windsurfing Tour
Posted 15 Oct 02:56 PDT
Pyewacket 70 - Unfinished business
Pyewacket 70 - Unfinished business
Imagine owning one of the most celebrated offshore racing yachts in modern sailing history
Imagine owning one of the most celebrated offshore racing yachts in modern sailing history — Pyewacket 70. More than just a fast yacht, she's a proven platform for performance, prestige, and adventure.
by Richard Gladwell, Sail-World.com/nz
Posted 15 Oct 01:28 PDT
Etchells Worlds coming to San Diego
Etchells Worlds coming to San Diego
The highly anticipated event is bringing the best of the best from all around the world
Next spring, the International Etchells Class will descend upon the waters of San Diego, California for the 2026 Etchells World Championship hosted by San Diego Yacht Club May 7 - May 15, 2026.
by San Diego Yacht Club
Posted 14 Oct 16:35 PDT
Sydney to Auckland Ocean Race Day 5
Sydney to Auckland Ocean Race Day 5
Fleet slows down as breeze lightens
The Sydney to Auckland Ocean Race (S2A) is evoking all sorts of emotions aboard the yachts remaining at sea, as conditions go from wild and wet to light and tricky as breakages start to take their toll and New Zealand seems so far away for some.
by Di Pearson / Sydney to Auckland media
Posted 14 Oct 16:11 PDT
The Winner-Takes-All Race
The Winner-Takes-All Race
Event format at the 49er, 49erFX & Nacra 17 Worlds could be the best option for the Olympics
The 49er, 49erFX and Nacra 17 World Championships just held in Cagliari, Italy, could well be the most important held in the class. Not just that, it may influence how sailing happens at the Olympics.
by Mark Jardine
Posted 14 Oct 12:00 PDT
Vaikobi's top-rated polarized shades
Vaikobi's top-rated polarized shades
VIZE+ Polarized Ocean Eyewear - lenses made for the ocean environment
With lenses made for the ocean environment, Vaikobi's VIZE+ Polarized Ocean Eyewear is too good to look away. But don't just take their word for it... all their polarized sunglasses have been tested and reviewed by ocean frothers all over the world!
by Vaikobi
Posted 14 Oct 10:30 PDT
Thomas Ruyant aims for a three-peat in IMOCA Class
Thomas Ruyant aims for a three-peat in IMOCA Class
There will be 18 two-handed IMOCAs on the Transat Café L'OR startline
The Transat Café L'OR from Le Havre to Martinique, which forms the finale of the 2025 IMOCA season, is now just 12 days away and it's a classic course that has attracted a stellar field.
by Ed Gorman / IMOCA Globe Series
Posted 14 Oct 08:10 PDT
A Q&A with Chris Alexander on the 2025 VX One NAs
A Q&A with Chris Alexander on the 2025 VX One NAs
Chris Alexander on the 2025 VX One North American Championship
This year's VX One North American Championship will be hosted by the Gulfport Yacht Club, in Gulfport, Mississippi from October 16-18, and will feature eleven scheduled races on the waters of the Mississippi Sound, near the GYC.
by David Schmidt
Posted 14 Oct 08:00 PDT
All change in the Endeavour Trophy
All change in the Endeavour Trophy
A dramatic twist in the results after a request for redress was reopened by the Protest Committee
The 64th Endeavour Trophy has seen a dramatic twist in the results after a request for redress was reopened by the Protest Committee when they realised that a significant error may have been made at the initial hearing.
by Royal Corinthian Yacht Club
Posted 14 Oct 07:36 PDT
Manly 16s Club Championship Heat 3
Manly 16s Club Championship Heat 3
Crazy doesn't begin to explain the finish
Crazy doesn't begin to explain the finish to third heat of Manly's club championship on Saturday.
by Adam Lucius
Posted 14 Oct 06:45 PDT
Macif renews its commitment to ocean racing
Macif renews its commitment to ocean racing
A new IMOCA program 2027-2030 with Sam Goodchild as skipper
Macif announces the continuation of its commitment to ocean racing with an ambitious project that will begin in 2027 and end in 2030. The IMOCA MACIF will be on the starting line of the Vendée Globe 2028-2029.
by IMOCA MACIF
Posted 14 Oct 04:00 PDT
2025 Aloha Classic Grand Final Preview
2025 Aloha Classic Grand Final Preview
World titles on the line as next-gen shines
A 16-year-old girl could be about to dethrone a queen. A hungry challenger could crash through a two-decade-long empire. One final event. Everything on the line.
by International Windsurfing Tour
Posted 14 Oct 02:22 PDT
Belgium Ocean Racing breaks Class40 24hr record
Belgium Ocean Racing breaks Class40 24hr record
452.22 nautical miles at an average speed of 18.84 knots
At an average speed of 18.84 knots, a superb performance by the Jonas Gerckens Belgian team competing in the 2nd edition of the GLOBE40 with Benoit Hantzperg and Renaud Dehareng on board for this leg 2, covering 452.22 nautical miles in 24 hours.
by Sirius Events
Posted 13 Oct 22:37 PDT
America's Cupdate: October 10, 2025
America's Cupdate: October 10, 2025
Sailing Illustrated's Tom Ehman and Sail-World's Richard Gladwell dissect the America's Cup.
Sailing Illustrated's Tom Ehman and Sail-World's NZ Editor, Richard Gladwell discussed the latest developments in the America's Cup, last Friday/Saturday (depending on your time zone) on sailing's only regular live video podcast.
by Sail-World NZ
Posted 13 Oct 22:23 PDT
Sydney - Auckland Ocean Race: Lucky wins
Sydney - Auckland Ocean Race: Lucky wins
The USA registered pocket maxi Lucky, formerly Rambler 88, has taken line honours in the Sydney Auck
The USA registered pocket maxi Lucky, formerly Rambler 88, has taken line honours in the Sydney Auckland Ocean Race - crossing the Tasman in in just 68hrs. Four yachts are still racing.
by Richard Gladwell & RPAYC Media
Posted 13 Oct 19:12 PDT
Sydney to Auckland Ocean Race Day 4
Sydney to Auckland Ocean Race Day 4
Lucky claims line honours but race still on
Bryon Ehrhart's Lucky has claimed line honours and broken the race record in the Sydney to Auckland Ocean Race (S2A) earlier this morning, crossing the finish line at 9.20.27.26am AEDT finishing the race in 2d 20h 27 minutes 7 seconds.
by Di Pearson / Sydney to Auckland media
Posted 13 Oct 18:28 PDT
Lucky joins PIC Coastal Classic
Lucky joins PIC Coastal Classic
Lucky, the 88-foot Juan K-designed maxi has entered PIC Coastal Classic race.
The New Zealand Multihull Yacht Club, organisers of the PIC Coastal Classic have welcomed the entry of Lucky, the 88-foot Juan K-designed maxi that has just set a race record for the the 2025 Sydney to Auckland Ocean Race.
by Fran Holland NZ Multihull Yacht Club
Posted 13 Oct 17:56 PDT
12ft Skiff season ready to launch
12ft Skiff season ready to launch
With the 63rd Interdominion Championship between Australia and New Zealand opening the New Year
The NSW 12 Foot Skiff sailing calendar has been announced and the program will be in full swing later this month, while the pot boiler 63rd Interdominion Championship between Australia and New Zealand, will open New Year's racing in January 2026.
by Di Pearson / 12ft Skiff media
Posted 13 Oct 13:44 PDT
Abu Dhabi to host the GKA Kite World Tour
Abu Dhabi to host the GKA Kite World Tour
Top kiteboarders will take to Fahid Island's waters in a six-day spectacle of high-flying action
Abu Dhabi will host the GKA Kite World Tour for the very first time, bringing back-to-back World Cups in Hydrofoil Big Air and Freestyle to Fahid Island, Abu Dhabi's newest coastal wellness destination and the world's first Fitwel-certified island.
by GKA Kite World Tour
Posted 13 Oct 13:05 PDT