44Cup Porto Cervo day 2 44Cup Porto Cervo day 2 Team Nika edges ahead after lumpy day For day two of the 44Cup Porto Cervo, organised between the RC44 class and the Yacht Club Costa Smeralda, Sardinia served up very different conditions to Thursday. by 44Cup Posted 16 May 12:08 PDT Formula Kite Europeans in Urla day 3 Formula Kite Europeans in Urla day 3 Racing cancelled, so let's focus on IKA being recognised as clean class The International Kiteboarding Association (IKA) is proud to have been recognized as a Clean Class by Sailors for the Sea, a leading ocean conservation organization. by International Kiteboarding Association Posted 16 May 12:01 PDT ILCA 6 Women's and ILCA 7 Men's Worlds day 4 ILCA 6 Women's and ILCA 7 Men's Worlds day 4 Clearing Skies and Fresh Breezes: Racing Finally Begins in Qingdao After four consecutive days of still air and thick fog, the ILCA World Championships in Qingdao finally saw its first official races on Day 5. by Frankie Zheng / ILCA Posted 16 May 08:30 PDT Team Racing World Championship preview Team Racing World Championship preview Changing to Sonar keelboats and the two-on-two format, in New York A new format, a different type of boat and a 10-year gap are all conspiring to tear apart any attempt to build a form guide for the 2025 Team Racing World Championship, which is set for May 28 to June 1 at the New York Yacht Club Harbour Court. by New York Yacht Club Posted 16 May 07:35 PDT Maximize Performance with Smart Sail Choices Maximize Performance with Smart Sail Choices Think of North Sails as your Sail Strategist Smart sail choices start with advice from trusted sail experts. Find your competitive edge with the North Sails team. by North Sails Posted 16 May 06:30 PDT 505 Worlds at coming to Hayling Island in 2026 505 Worlds at coming to Hayling Island in 2026 Taking place from Thursday 2nd to Saturday 11th July 2026 Some of the world's best dinghy sailors will be coming to Hayling Island Sailing Club for the 2026 505 World Championships, taking place from Thursday 2nd to Saturday 11th July 2026. by Ian Mitchell Posted 16 May 05:28 PDT IMA Maxi Europeans gets underway IMA Maxi Europeans gets underway 70th Regata dei Tre Golfi starts the offshore stage The fourth edition of the International Maxi Association's Maxi European Championship sets sail today with the start of its offshore component, the Regata dei Tre Golfi. by James Boyd / International Maxi Association Posted 16 May 05:09 PDT Zhik Microfleece™ Performance Shorts Zhik Microfleece™ Performance Shorts Engineered for Warm Water Performance Developed through years of working with Olympic and World Champion sailors, the new Microfleece™ Performance Shorts are made for high-output days on the water. by Zhik Posted 15 May 22:00 PDT 2025 Etchells North American Championship Preview 2025 Etchells North American Championship Preview Racing set to Kick Off Friday May 16th in San Diego San Diego Yacht Club welcomes 39 teams competing in the 2025 Etchells North American Championships - a 3-day regatta May 16-18. by San Diego Yacht Club Posted 15 May 16:57 PDT Dragon Worlds at Vilamoura day 4 Dragon Worlds at Vilamoura day 4 Leaderboard shake-up Day 4 of the Dragon World Championship by Tivoli Hotels & Resorts delivered picture-perfect "Champagne sailing" conditions, thrilling spectators and teams alike just 3 nautical miles off the coast of Vilamoura. by Prow Media Posted 15 May 14:41 PDT 44Cup Porto Cervo day 1 44Cup Porto Cervo day 1 Five boats within two points after light opening day The RC44s once again demonstrated their versatility on day one of the 44Cup Porto Cervo. Two races were held successfully for the nimble owner-driver one designs in light conditions in which other keelboat classes would have struggled. by 44Cup Posted 15 May 10:44 PDT Formula Kite Europeans in Urla day 2 Formula Kite Europeans in Urla day 2 Medalist comes back - others face gold fleet cut It was moving day on the Bay of Urla for some who chipped away at the top three while some leaders faltered and others straddled the gold fleet cut. by International Kiteboarding Association Posted 15 May 10:40 PDT New Versatile Training Dinghy Launches in the UK New Versatile Training Dinghy Launches in the UK The FD Future is the perfect platform GP Watercraft is excited to announce a new partnership with FD Yachts to bring the uniquely versatile training dinghy, the FD Future, to the UK market. by GP Watercraft & FD Yachts Posted 15 May 09:00 PDT Technical report on Gunga Din & Alliance sinkings Technical report on Gunga Din & Alliance sinkings Bermuda Race Organizing Committee, US Sailing, and Cruising Club of America release technical report BROC partnered with US Sailing and the Cruising Club of America to release a detailed investigative report titled "Report on the Sinkings of the Sailing Vessels Gunga Din and Alliance During the 2024 Newport-Bermuda Race." by Bermuda Race Organizing Committee Posted 15 May 08:36 PDT ILCA 6 Women's and ILCA 7 Men's Worlds day 4 ILCA 6 Women's and ILCA 7 Men's Worlds day 4 Wind yet to arrive, fog prevails Heavy fog returned from the south, choking off what little wind remained. At 11:17 a.m., AP over H was hoisted. The fleet was towed back to shore once again, for yet another stretch of waiting. by Frankie Zheng / ILCA Posted 15 May 07:21 PDT Naples to host 2027 America's Cup Naples to host 2027 America's Cup The fight for the Auld Mug will take place under the watchful shadow of Mt Vesuvius The Government of Italy, in conjunction with Team New Zealand and the Royal New Zealand Yacht Squadron, are pleased to announce Italy as the Host Country and Naples as the Host City for the Louis Vuitton 38th America's Cup to be held in 2027. by America's Cup Media Posted 15 May 01:17 PDT Coutts gives some advice to ageing pro teams Coutts gives some advice to ageing pro teams Coutts sounds a warning to the 12 teams to refresh their talent and upskill younger sailors Speaking with Stevie Morrison at the SailGP Technologies facility in Southampton, UK, Coutts sounds a warning to the 12 teams to refresh their talent, upskill younger sailors, and bring them into the SailGP teams. by Sail-World.com/nz Posted 14 May 17:28 PDT Dragon Worlds at Vilamoura day 3 Dragon Worlds at Vilamoura day 3 Consistency and competition Day 3 of the Dragon World Championship by Tivoli Hotels & Resorts brought another day of top-level competition in Vilamoura, as the international fleet completed two races as scheduled. by Prow Media Posted 14 May 15:18 PDT Formula Kite Europeans in Urla day 1 Formula Kite Europeans in Urla day 1 Smaller kites shrink the riders and mix the fleet Brave riders grabbed their opportunities on day one of the 2025 Formula Kite European Championships, in Urla, Turkiye. by International Kiteboarding Association Posted 14 May 13:42 PDT Register now for Ullman Sails Long Beach Race Week Register now for Ullman Sails Long Beach Race Week LBRW is open to multiple classes and in 2025 the event is proud to host the Catalina 37 Nationals Exciting racecourses with flat water offerings inside of the Long Beach breakwater, and big waves and big breeze on the outside are just a few of the factors that make the Long Beach Race Week regatta one of the most enjoyable on the west coast. by LBYC Race Office Posted 14 May 13:24 PDT Banger Racing, Back Racing and No Racing Banger Racing, Back Racing and No Racing Racing on the cheap, a return to racing for young Aussies, and ILCA struggles We start with racing on the cheap at the Colander Cup, then focus on a return to racing for the Aussies at the Youth Worlds, moving on to a complete lack of racing at the ILCA Worlds, and then looking at how SailGP should be back out on the water. by Mark Jardine Posted 14 May 12:00 PDT 44Cup Porto Cervo starts tomorrow 44Cup Porto Cervo starts tomorrow This event sees the high performance one design owner-driver fleet back up to 11 in number RC44 racing returns to Europe tomorrow with the start of the 44Cup Porto Cervo, hosted by the Yacht Club Costa Smeralda. by 44Cup Posted 14 May 10:39 PDT New study in Vendée Globe could be a game changer New study in Vendée Globe could be a game changer Research is being carried out by a bio-engineering specialist into human performance What effect does racing alone around the world on a high performance IMOCA yacht have on the human body and mind? by Ed Gorman / IMOCA Globe Series Posted 14 May 08:53 PDT ILCA 6 Women's and ILCA 7 Men's Worlds day 3 ILCA 6 Women's and ILCA 7 Men's Worlds day 3 The wind stays away and the day is cancelled once more For the third consecutive day, the ILCA World Championship race course remained stalled under a windless sky. A dense fog clung to the Olympic Sailing Center, muting the horizon and chilling the air to a damp 17 degrees C. by Frankie Zheng / ILCA Posted 14 May 07:37 PDT Exposure Marine Fastnet Race Kit Video Review Exposure Marine Fastnet Race Kit Video Review A set of 3 torches specifically designed for offshore racing crews It's a huge year for offshore sailing, and arguably the biggest event of the summer is the Rolex Fastnet Race. Within an hour of entries opening the Royal Ocean Racing Club had received a record 435 yacht registrations. by Mark Jardine Posted 14 May 06:30 PDT World Sailing Inclusion Championships preview World Sailing Inclusion Championships preview Event will bring together an expected 215 sailors from around the world, to Oman The Sultanate of Oman has been chosen to host the first edition of the new World Sailing Inclusion Championships. by World Sailing Posted 14 May 05:59 PDT The last 18' skiff champion before one design The last 18' skiff champion before one design Michael Spies won the 1993 and 1995 JJ Giltinan 18ft Skiff Championships When Michael Spies won the 1993 and 1995 World 18 footer championships, in his Julian Bethwaite-designed Winfield Racing skiff, he became the last winner of the title before the introduction of the new one-design 18 footer won its first title in 1996. by Frank Quealey Posted 14 May 00:29 PDT America's Cup: Brit in core ETNZ sailing team America's Cup: Brit in core ETNZ sailing team Kiwis sring surprise with the inclusion of British sailor Chris Draper in their core sailing squad. Emirates Team New Zealand have announced their core sailing group, with the major surprise being the inclusion of British sailor Chris Draper. Nathan Outteridge is named as skipper to replace the departed Peter Burling. by Richard Gladwell, Sail-World NZ Posted 13 May 21:34 PDT Dragon Worlds at Vilamoura Day 2 Dragon Worlds at Vilamoura Day 2 Vilamoura delivers outstanding sailing conditions Day 2 of the Dragon World Championship by Tivoli Hotels & Resorts delivered everything sailors could hope for: fair racing, seamless organisation, and a warm community atmosphere. by Prow Media Posted 13 May 12:17 PDT Transat Paprec 2025 review Transat Paprec 2025 review The lessons of an unforgettable edition A breathtaking finish, unbearable suspense, a favorite who lived up to expectations (Skipper Macif), a Saint Barth native who shone to the end, young talents gaining experience... This Transat Paprec fulfilled all its promises. by Transat Paprec Posted 13 May 10:43 PDT Team Malizia unveilsThe Ocean Race Europe crew Team Malizia unveilsThe Ocean Race Europe crew Gearing up for the next big challenge Building on their successful round-the-world experience in 2023, the team led by German skipper Boris Herrmann has gathered a talented group of sailors and onboard reporters to take on the short-format, crewed race starting in Kiel this summer. by Team Malizia Posted 13 May 09:07 PDT Touching base with Francesca Clapcich Touching base with Francesca Clapcich Francesca Clapcich on her 2028-2029 Vendee Globe campaign In late March, Italian-American sailor Francesca “Frankie” Clapcich announced that her Team Francesca Clapcich Powered by 11th Hour Racing will campaign for the 2028-2029 edition of the Vendee Globe race. by David Schmidt Posted 13 May 08:00 PDT ILCA 6 Women's and ILCA 7 Men's Worlds day 2 ILCA 6 Women's and ILCA 7 Men's Worlds day 2 A Windless Day, A Test of Patience The second day of qualification at the ILCA World Championships brought stillness rather than sail. With calm seas and motionless air, the day became a test of patience, resilience, and focus for all competitors. by Host / ILCA Posted 13 May 07:20 PDT Francesca Clapcich joins Team Malizia Francesca Clapcich joins Team Malizia Sail four legs of The Ocean Race Europe Francesca Clapcich is joining Team Malizia as a co-skipper for the second edition of The Ocean Race Europe, the six-stopover tour around the continent, which sets off from Kiel, Germany and finishes six weeks later in Montenegro. by Francesca Clapcich Posted 13 May 06:45 PDT US Sailing and Zhik announce strategic partnership US Sailing and Zhik announce strategic partnership Zhik will provide cutting-edge gear designed to enhance athlete performance on the water US Sailing, the national governing body for the sport of sailing in the United States, is proud to announce a new multi-year partnership with Zhik, global leader in high-performance water wear. by US Sailing Posted 13 May 05:22 PDT America's Cup: Celebrating the 30th Anniversary America's Cup: Celebrating the 30th Anniversary May 13, 2025 marks the 30th Anniversary of the winning of the America's Cup by Team New Zealand May 13, 2025 marks the 30th Anniversary of the winning of the America's Cup by Team New Zealand in San Diego, on May 13, 1995. Noted international journalist Barry Pickthall looks back on the Challenger series and the Match itself. by Barry Pickthall/Compiled by S-W NZ Posted 12 May 17:49 PDT Marine Auctions: May Online Auctions Marine Auctions: May Online Auctions Marina Berths and Vessels, some vessels unreserved Marina Berths and Vessels, some vessels unreserved. The Bidding for the May Online Auction will commence on Thursday 23rd May and will end on Thursday 29th May at 2pm AEST. by Marine Auctions Posted 12 May 14:40 PDT Dragon Worlds at Vilamoura Day 1 Dragon Worlds at Vilamoura Day 1 Ideal conditions for competitive racing in Portugal The highly anticipated Dragon World Championship by Tivoli Hotels & Resorts officially kicked off today in Vilamoura, welcoming some of the world's finest Dragon sailors for the first day of racing. by Prow Media Posted 12 May 12:13 PDT Race hard, sail fast, experience the unforgettable Race hard, sail fast, experience the unforgettable The countdown is on to the 2026 RORC Caribbean 600 Organised by the Royal Ocean Racing Club in association with the Antigua Yacht Club, the 17th edition of the RORC Caribbean 600 will start in Antigua on Monday 23rd February 2026. by Louay Habib / RORC Posted 12 May 11:19 PDT How Seldén Carbon Masts are made How Seldén Carbon Masts are made I took a look around the Seldén Mast factory with Richard Thoroughgood to find out more I took a look around the Seldén Mast factory with Richard Thoroughgood from Seldén to find out a bit more about how the carbon tow reels become the masts that we use when out sailing. by Mark Jardine Posted 12 May 08:00 PDT