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 20:04 AEST 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 18:53 AEST 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 27 May 14:46 AEST America's Cup entries open on Sunday America's Cup entries open on Sunday A Cup in turmoil - has Grant Dalton dodged a bullet with the new Cup organisation? America's Cup gets underway in Rome with Round 2 of the official welcoming ceremonies on Wednesday in Naples. Emirates Team NZ CEO Grant Dalton apprears to have dodged a bullet with the formation of of new AC organising body. by Richard Gladwell/Sail-World Posted 27 May 08:47 AEST 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 27 May 07:24 AEST 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 23:18 AEST 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 23:00 AEST 72nd Melbourne to Apollo Bay Race overall 72nd Melbourne to Apollo Bay Race overall MRV stifles Ambition to take line honours and overall win Margaret Rintoul V (MRV), skippered by Damien King from the Sandringham Yacht Club (SYC), has sailed a fast and furious race to win the 72nd Melbourne to Apollo Bay Race (M2AB). by ORCV Media/Jane Austin Posted 25 May 19:51 AEST The link between two great Australian sports The link between two great Australian sports A unique connection between brute strength and beauty James Joseph Giltinan was one of Australia's great entrepreneurs of the early 1900s, and the man most responsible for creating a unique link between one of the most confrontational football codes in the world and the beauty of sailing. by Frank Quealey Posted 25 May 16:24 AEST Records smashed at SCIBS 2025 Records smashed at SCIBS 2025 Officially the Largest Ever Sanctuary Cove International Boat Show Massive crowds enjoyed a spectacular 36th Sanctuary Cove International Boat Show with a record number of boats delivering an unsurpassed display of marine innovation, luxury and lifestyle. by Sanctuary Cove International Boat Show Posted 25 May 16:04 AEST Lightweight Wind Barrier Lightweight Wind Barrier The Henri-Lloyd Breeze Jacket combines lightweight, waterproof performance with modern design The Henri-Lloyd Breeze Jacket combines lightweight, waterproof performance with modern design, making it the ideal choice for warm-weather sailing and everyday on-water activities. by Henri-Lloyd Posted 25 May 02:00 AEST “Foil4TheGulf” sets Southern Hemisphere record “Foil4TheGulf” sets Southern Hemisphere record With over 200 entrants the Black Foils and Live Ocean's event “Foil4TheGulf” raises awareness With over 200 entrants the Black Foils and Live Ocean's event “Foil4TheGulf” to raise awareness for the Hauraki Gulf / Tikapa Moana Marine Protection Bill has become New Zealand's largest ever foiling event by entries. by Live Ocean Posted 24 May 19:12 AEST Tasar Training Made Easy Tasar Training Made Easy Hybrid in-person and webinar events in the Victorian Tasar fleet In 2024, the Victorian Tasar fleet expressed strong interest in ongoing training opportunities, ranging from on-the-water sessions to classroom and online formats. by Simon Medd Posted 24 May 16:14 AEST Help shape the future of sailing in Queensland Help shape the future of sailing in Queensland Help shape the future of sailing in Queensland Ocean Crusaders is conducting the Queensland Yachting Participation Survey to gather insights from sailors across all levels—keelboat, sports boat, and multihull divisions. by Ocean Crusaders Posted 24 May 16:05 AEST Copa del Rey MAPFRE surpasses 100 entries Copa del Rey MAPFRE surpasses 100 entries Still almost two months to go until the start The Copa del Rey MAPFRE continues to exceed expectations — and this year, it's doing so well in advance. by Copa del Rey MAPFRE Posted 24 May 00:41 AEST Tasar Australian Nationals preview Tasar Australian Nationals preview 51st edition will be held at Wallaroo in January 2026 It won't be long before Tasar sailors around Australia embark on their next Nationals regatta at Wallaroo Sailing club in South Australia. Located on the west coast of SA's stunning Yorke Peninsula, the venue boasts azure blue waters. by Jenny Sorensen Posted 23 May 19:58 AEST America's Cup: Big changes in crew line-up America's Cup: Big changes in crew line-up Women and Youth crews to sail in AC75 in the next Cup - Final Draft of AC38 Protocol Historic changes are proposed in the Final Draft of the Protocol released by the America's Cup Defender. For the first time a Female and Youth crew members will be part of the six-crew lineup on board the all-electric AC75s. by Richard Gladwell/Sail-World Posted 23 May 18:00 AEST America's Cup: The Blitz of Statements America's Cup: The Blitz of Statements Various parties associated with the America's Cup released statements calling for more transparency Various parties associated with the America's Cup released statements calling for more transparency in the America's Cup. Emirates Team New Zealand responded by releasing what is tagged as the Final Draft of the Protocol. by Richard Gladwell/Sail-World Posted 23 May 14:31 AEST IMA Maxi Europeans overall IMA Maxi Europeans overall Bella Mente successfully defends her IMA European Championship title The 20 remaining yachts competing in the IMA Maxi European Championship, organised by the Circolo del Remo e della Vela Italia in conjunction with the International Maxi Association, took part in a final coastal race today in a 8-14 knot southwesterly. by James Boyd / International Maxi Association Posted 23 May 08:53 AEST Cape Horn Hall of Fame nominations close by 30 May Cape Horn Hall of Fame nominations close by 30 May Public nominations open for just a little longer The International Association of Cape Horners (IACH) is calling for nominations for new inductees to the Cape Horn Hall of Fame. by Barry Pickthall for IACH Posted 23 May 08:52 AEST America's Cup: Emirates Team NZ respond America's Cup: Emirates Team NZ respond Emirates Team New Zealand has responded to the statements sent overnight (NZT) Emirates Team New Zealand has responded to the statements sent overnight by two Challenger teams calling for more transparency in the negotiations over the Protocol and venue for the 38th Match. by Richard Gladwell/Sail-World Posted 23 May 08:44 AEST World Foiling Congress 2025 concludes World Foiling Congress 2025 concludes Event attracted top industry leaders, experts, and stakeholders The second edition of the World Foiling Congress took place this week at Palazzo della Borsa in Genova (Italy), attracting top industry leaders, experts, and stakeholders from across the global Foiling Community. by WeAreFoiling Posted 23 May 07:52 AEST J/70 UK Grand Slam 2 at Royal Southern Yacht Club J/70 UK Grand Slam 2 at Royal Southern Yacht Club 7 races for the North Sails May Regatta Having suffered through some tough conditions in Grand Slam 1, the forecasts were looking hopeful for the second event of the UK J/70 Season. As we got closer to the event it was anyone's guess as to how the racing would pan out. by James Curtis / J70 UK Class Posted 23 May 07:28 AEST 6mR Worlds return to Seawanhaka Corinthian YC 6mR Worlds return to Seawanhaka Corinthian YC Oyster Bay and Long Island Sound are renowned as some of the best sailing waters in the world Founded in 1871 and located on Oyster Bay, New York, SCYC is America's oldest yacht club and its association with the Sixes goes right back to the class's foundation in 1907. by Fiona Brown Posted 23 May 06:41 AEST Steering the Course kicks off to #AccelerateAction Steering the Course kicks off to #AccelerateAction World Sailing's global women's sailing festival gets under way soon The 2025 edition of Steering the Course, World Sailing's global women's sailing festival, gets under way on 23 May with a week-long focus on #AccelerateAction in support of this year's International Women's Day theme. by World Sailing Posted 23 May 06:12 AEST Solo McIntyre Mini Globe Race - 18,000 miles to go Solo McIntyre Mini Globe Race - 18,000 miles to go Pirates, squalls, and paradise found The McIntyre Mini Globe Race fleet has officially fallen under the spell of the South Pacific—a place where dreams of palm-fringed beaches collide with the reality of torrential rain, viscous squalls, Loud lightening, questionable dinghy landings. by McIntyre Mini Globe Race Posted 23 May 01:10 AEST Hyde Sails Flying Fifteen Video Tuning Guide Hyde Sails Flying Fifteen Video Tuning Guide Ben McGrane explains how to get the most out of your B1 mainsail with B1 or 2H jibs Hyde Sails release new detailed video guide for tuning the Flying 15 for use with the B1 mainsail with B1 or 2H jibs. by Mark Jardine & Ben McGrane Posted 22 May 23:30 AEST NYYC American Magic team statement NYYC American Magic team statement Concerns over transparency and cooperation necessary to secure a fair Protocol Over the past seven years, we've competed with pride, purpose, and perseverance in two editions of the America's Cup. It has been an honor to represent the New York Yacht Club and the United States on the global stage. by American Magic Posted 22 May 23:29 AEST Athena Racing concerned over 38th AC transparency Athena Racing concerned over 38th AC transparency Around the recent announcement of a Host City for the Cup in 2027 Athena Racing, representing Royal Yacht Squadron Ltd. as Challenger of Record for the 38th America's Cup, is concerned by the ongoing lack of transparency around the recent announcement of a Host City for the Cup in 2027. by Athena Racing Posted 22 May 22:42 AEST IMA Maxi Europeans day 3 IMA Maxi Europeans day 3 Maxi Grand Prix class turns up the pressure as courses go to windward-leeward Following an overnight offshore race and two days of coastal courses, the IMA Maxi Europeans, run by IMA and Naples' Circolo del Remo e della Vela Italia out of Sorrento, for its penultimate day staged two windward-leeward races on the Gulf of Naples. by James Boyd / International Maxi Association Posted 22 May 22:22 AEST From Zero to Fleet From Zero to Fleet RS Feva ignites a new era of youth racing in Turkey The RS Feva is making waves in Turkey, thanks to the strategic efforts of Performans Yelken and its founder, Ismail Uzunlar, the official RS Sailing dealer in the country. by RS Marine Group Posted 22 May 21:00 AEST Gladwell's Line: - May 22 - A big month Gladwell's Line: - May 22 - A big month Kiwi's loss is Italy's gain - our thoughts on the hosting debacle. Kiwi's loss is Italy's gain - our thoughts on the hosting debacle. Paul Whiting's tribute - 45yrs on. Surprise winner of biggest ever two-handed nationals. Chalkie Bland remembered. by Richard Gladwell/Sail-World Posted 22 May 19:51 AEST Slam Dunk finally breaks Bridesmaid tag Slam Dunk finally breaks Bridesmaid tag Winning Burnsco Travellers Series #1 at Lake Rotoiti Slam Dunk's Stu Clark, Stu Molloy and Cam Horne won Burnsco Travellers Series #1 held over the weekend 17 and 18 May at Lake Rotoiti. by Tony Poolman Posted 22 May 17:58 AEST Southern Cross Series entries open Southern Cross Series entries open Australia's offshore racing scene is setting a bold new course. Australia's offshore racing scene is setting a bold new course. The Cruising Yacht Club of Australia (CYCA) has launched the Southern Cross Series — a world-class, three-race challenge designed to unite sailors from every hemisphere. by Cruising Yacht Club of Australia Posted 22 May 17:24 AEST 36th SCIBS set to make waves 36th SCIBS set to make waves Ready for record-breaking attendances at the Sanctuary Cove International Boat Show The countdown is over - Australia's most prestigious marine event is ready to make a splash! The 36th Sanctuary Cove International Boat Show kicks off today, and it's set to be the biggest, boldest, and most breathtaking showcase in the event's history. by Sanctuary Cove International Boat Show Posted 22 May 08:58 AEST Armstrong Foils: New A-Wing XPS Mk1 arrives! Armstrong Foils: New A-Wing XPS Mk1 arrives! The new A-Wing XPS Mk II have many new features useful for riders at all levels After two years in development, the new A-Wing XPS Mk II is here. Whether it's next level wing surfing, freestyle, or the Wednesday night local race, it's all in the cards with the A-Wing XPS Mk II. by Kjell van Sice Posted 22 May 08:58 AEST Int'l Youth Match Racing Champs dates released Int'l Youth Match Racing Champs dates released RPAYC announce the dates for the 2025 Harken International Youth Match Racing Championship RPAYC is pleased to announce the dates for the 2025 HARKEN International Youth Match Racing Championship, with the 31st edition set to again be conducted on the beautiful waters of Pittwater, scheduled to occur 19 to 23 November 2025. by Royal Prince Alfred Yacht Club Posted 22 May 06:42 AEST Eighth edition of the Foiling Awards wraps up Eighth edition of the Foiling Awards wraps up Overall Forlanini Award goes to France's Erwan Jauffroy The prestigious accolades recognising the world's top foiling athletes, products, projects and events over the past 12 months were presented in Genova (Italy), based on online votes cast by the international foiling community. by WeAreFoiling Posted 22 May 03:03 AEST Introducing the Calibrator from SailingPerformance Introducing the Calibrator from SailingPerformance Onboard electronics from Sailling Performance Have you ever sailed on a boat where the wind numbers coming from the onboard electronics were constantly wrong, where every time you tacked, the wind seemed to back by 15 degrees? by Sailing Performance Posted 21 May 21:00 AEST IMA Maxi Europeans day 2 IMA Maxi Europeans day 2 Small boats to the fore after formidable coastal course The second coastal course of the IMA Maxi European Championship in Sorrento, Italy was an action-packed affair, taking the maxis on a complex course visiting local hotspots including the Amalfi Coast and lapping Capri. by James Boyd / International Maxi Association Posted 21 May 18:05 AEST SailGP Docuseries Spotlights Spithill's Sacrifices SailGP Docuseries Spotlights Spithill's Sacrifices Showcasing growth of the most exciting racing on water SailGP announced it will launch its first-ever, long-form premium docuseries Uncharted next month in order to highlight how the global championship has flipped the narrative on traditional sailing through the lens of Jimmy Spithill. by SailGP Posted 21 May 16:55 AEST 2025 Rolex Middle Sea Race preview 2025 Rolex Middle Sea Race preview To date, yachts representing ten nations have confirmed their participation There has been an encouraging early wave of entries for the 46th edition of the Rolex Middle Sea Race, set to commence on Saturday, October 18, 2025. by Rolex Middle Sea Race Media Posted 21 May 05:19 AEST 52 Super Series fleet is out into the Atlantic 52 Super Series fleet is out into the Atlantic 11-strong fleet is now mustering in Galicia Following the successful shipping of most of the TP52s from Nice in the Mediterranean out into the Atlantic and to Vigo on rugged northwest of Spain, the race fleet is now mustering in Galicia ahead of the GALICIA 52 SUPER SERIES Royal Cup. by 52 Super Series Posted 21 May 01:38 AEST Puget Sound sailing, Etchells, J/70s, Cup news Puget Sound sailing, Etchells, J/70s, Cup news Seeking Goldilocks conditions on Puget Sound, Etchells NAs, J/70 U.S. Nationals, AC38 news As the saying goes, 'you don't know unless you go'. While I've mostly heard this phrase applied to climbing, skiing, and mountaineering, four late-winter and springtime races on Puget Sound this year exemplified the fact that this line. by David Schmidt Posted 21 May 01:00 AEST 2025 edition of fivepointfive magazine published 2025 edition of fivepointfive magazine published 5.5 Metre Class now off to Poland for the first time The 2025 edition of fivepointfive Magazine was launched during the recent Alpen Cup at Riva and is now available to read online and download. by Robert Deaves Posted 20 May 22:35 AEST Henri-Lloyd supports Jazz Turner's challenge Henri-Lloyd supports Jazz Turner's challenge GBR para-athlete overcomes fears in attempt to break record For a young woman with multiple and complex health issues, Jazz Turner is remarkable calm as she faces her imminent departure on her around Great Britain sailing challenge. by Henri-Lloyd Posted 20 May 18:00 AEST A new IMOCA for Boris Herrmann's Team Malizia A new IMOCA for Boris Herrmann's Team Malizia Three teams have joined forces to build three new boats Boris Herrmann's Team Malizia announces the build of a new IMOCA racing yacht and with it, an unprecedented collaboration. by Team Malizia Posted 20 May 16:01 AEST Spotlight on the stars Spotlight on the stars Top 12 highlights at the 2025 Sanctuary Cove International Boat Show If you're looking to sample all the excitement of Australia's premiere marine lifestyle showcase, these star attractions are sure to draw the crowds. by Sanctuary Cove International Boat Show Posted 20 May 14:35 AEST