For the love of slightly larger, even faster boats For the love of slightly larger, even faster boats Bring it on. No chicken chutes allowed. Celestial, the newest Cape 31 in Oz is up and racing Thank you. You have let For the love of small, fast boats run before the breeze like a superlight planning hull under way too big a kite, with immense sheep in the paddock, and the Sailing Master grasping the flare gun in his pocket... No chicken chutes. by John Curnow, Sail-World.com AUS Editor Posted 4 May 15:00 PDT 21st Sandberg PalmaVela overall 21st Sandberg PalmaVela overall A breezy finale in the Bay of Palma A thrilling and intense final day at Sandberg PalmaVela was enjoyed with choppy seas and wind conditions ranging from gentle airs to gusts of up to 23 knots. Several broken masts are evidence how tough the day was for some. by Alejandro Varela Posted 4 May 13:51 PDT 2025 ILCA 6 Women's & ILCA 7 Men's Worlds Preview 2025 ILCA 6 Women's & ILCA 7 Men's Worlds Preview The eyes of the sailing world will turn to Qingdao, China The eyes of the sailing world will turn to Qingdao, China, from 10-17 May 2025, as the city prepares to host the 2025 ILCA 6 Women's and ILCA 7 Men's World Championships. by ILCA Posted 4 May 13:37 PDT 52 SUPER SERIES Saint-Tropez Cup overall 52 SUPER SERIES Saint-Tropez Cup overall World Champions Gladiator score 52 SUPER SERIES season opening win. Britain's Tony Langley and his world champion crew secured overall victory at the first regatta of the five event 2025 52 SUPER SERIES season, the 52 SUPER SERIES Saint Tropez Sailing Week. by 52 Super Series Posted 4 May 12:19 PDT Transat Paprec Day 15 Transat Paprec Day 15 As the final sprint begins, reflecting on the unique journeys and experiences Among the 19 duos who set off from Concarneau, 8 are international teams, including 5 from the UK. by Transat Paprec Posted 4 May 10:22 PDT 2026 Antigua Classic Yacht Regatta - Save the date 2026 Antigua Classic Yacht Regatta - Save the date The premier classic sailing event of the Caribbean The Antigua Classic Yacht Regatta is the premier classic sailing event of the Caribbean attracting a large number of Classics every year from all around the world. by Antigua Classic Yacht Regatta Posted 4 May 07:48 PDT Diego Botin on 'getting back in the game' Diego Botin on 'getting back in the game' After a slow start to SailGP Season 5 Young guns Spain may have swept to victory last season, stealing the Season 4 Championship title from under the noses of league heavyweights Australia and New Zealand, but they began the 2025 Season with a string of mixed results. by SailGP Posted 4 May 07:14 PDT 60th Anniversary Congressional Cup Day 4 60th Anniversary Congressional Cup Day 4 High-stakes racing on the penultimate day Light airs and overcast conditions brought high-stakes racing to the penultimate day of the 60th Congressional Cup in Long Beach as the final four teams advanced to the semi-finals. by World Match Racing Tour Posted 3 May 22:57 PDT Ed Baird: From Laser Worlds to America's Cup Ed Baird: From Laser Worlds to America's Cup Shirley Robertson's new podcast season kicks off with US sailing legend Ed Baird A World Sailor of the Year award winner, Baird also holds a coveted spot in the America's Cup Hall of Fame, he's a multiple World Champion and is a regular across multiple Grand Prix Sailing leagues, from the 52 Super Series to the Maxi circuit. by Shirley Robertson Posted 3 May 21:30 PDT 5.5m Alpen Cup at Fraglia Vela Riva overall 5.5m Alpen Cup at Fraglia Vela Riva overall The Jean Genie wins the title for a record fourth time The Jean Genie (GBR 43, Peter Morton, Andrew Palfrey, Ruairidh Scott) only needed one more race to secure a record fourth Alpen Cup for Peter Morton, and took a third place in race 7 to win with a race to spare. by Robert Deaves Posted 3 May 19:48 PDT 2025 Yachting Cup at San Diego YC Day 1 2025 Yachting Cup at San Diego YC Day 1 Competitive racing with light conditions for the seven classes After all the concern about inclement weather and alternate plans... Day 1 of San Diego Yacht Club's Yachting Cup defied the forecasts. by San Diego Yacht Club Posted 3 May 19:26 PDT Antigua Race Week overall Antigua Race Week overall Steve Rigby's chartered J/122 El Ocaso claimed Antigua Sailing Week's most coveted prize After a week of intensely close racing, Steve Rigby's chartered J/122 El Ocaso, triumphed in CSA Racing Class 3, and claimed Antigua Sailing Week's most coveted prize, the Lord Nelson Trophy. by Rupert Holmes/Antigua Sailing Week Posted 3 May 16:06 PDT SailGP: Russell Coutts gives a progress report SailGP: Russell Coutts gives a progress report Progresson on review of wingsail structures, new boat builds, and building up the spares inventory. SailGP CEO Russell Coutts has provided an update on the League's issues as it undertakes a review of the wingsail structures, new boat builds, and building up the spares inventory. by Richard Gladwell/Sail-World NZ Posted 3 May 16:03 PDT 21st Sandberg PalmaVela Day 3 21st Sandberg PalmaVela Day 3 Light winds returned to the Bay of Palma again Light winds returned to the Bay of Palma again but that didn't stop the 11 classes getting new races. by Alejandro Varela Posted 3 May 13:08 PDT 2025 Formula Kite Europeans preview 2025 Formula Kite Europeans preview A critical moment in the evolution of the sport at Urla, Türkiye The 2025 Formula Kite European Championships are set to bring high-stakes competition and fresh challenges as the world's top riders take to the waters of Urla, Türkiye. by International Kiteboarding Association Posted 3 May 11:33 PDT 52 SUPER SERIES Saint-Tropez Cup Day 4 52 SUPER SERIES Saint-Tropez Cup Day 4 No racing Saturday so Gladiator leads into last day in Saint-Tropez Saint-Tropez in the South of France produced yet more frustration with next-to-no wind for the penultimate day of the 52 SUPER SERIES Saint-Tropez Trophy regatta. by 52 Super Series Posted 3 May 10:26 PDT Ibiza JoySail Race Director on the event evolution Ibiza JoySail Race Director on the event evolution How it has anchored its position as a benchmark Mediterranean race Ibiza JoySail has anchored its position as a benchmark race in the superyacht calendar, with outstanding growth since its launch in 2021. This year's edition will be held from 18 to 21 September 2025 at the spectacular Marina Ibiza. by Ibiza JoySail Posted 3 May 08:51 PDT 60th Anniversary Congressional Cup Day 3 60th Anniversary Congressional Cup Day 3 Crucial races to decide Semi-Finalists The race to the semi-finals at the 60th Long Beach Yacht Club Congressional Cup is going down to the wire. With just two flights remaining in the double round robin stage, four teams are locked in a high-stakes battle for the final semi-final slots. by World Match Racing Tour Posted 2 May 21:34 PDT Antigua Race Week Day 5 Antigua Race Week Day 5 Steady tradewinds return The final day of racing at Antigua Sailing Week saw a return to steady winds of 10-12 knots that gradually built to 13-14 knots, accompanied by plenty of tropical sun. by Rupert Holmes/Antigua Sailing Week Posted 2 May 16:50 PDT SDYC hosts the 2025 Yachting Cup this weekend SDYC hosts the 2025 Yachting Cup this weekend Featuring one design and handicap classes racing Each year as the calendar flips to May, San Diego Yacht Club hosts the annual Yachting Cup regatta, featuring one design and handicap classes racing. by San Diego Yacht Club Posted 2 May 15:40 PDT 5.5m Alpen Cup at Fraglia Vela Riva Day 2 5.5m Alpen Cup at Fraglia Vela Riva Day 2 The Jean Genie extends lead The Jean Genie (GBR 43, Peter Morton, Andrew Palfrey, Ruairidh Scott) extended their lead to 11 points after three more races on Friday at the 5.5 Metre Alpen Cup at Riva del Garda, Italy. by Robert Deaves Posted 2 May 14:42 PDT 21st Sandberg PalmaVela Day 2 21st Sandberg PalmaVela Day 2 Ten new classes joined the action Ten new classes joined the action on Day 2, bringing the total to 11 divisions for this edition. by Alejandro Varela Posted 2 May 14:35 PDT 52 SUPER SERIES Saint-Tropez Cup Day 3 52 SUPER SERIES Saint-Tropez Cup Day 3 World champions Gladiator lead into the weekend after a second day with no wind The standings remain the same at the 52 SUPER SERIES Saint-Tropez Sailing Week after a day with insufficient wind to race. by 52 Super Series Posted 2 May 11:35 PDT Transat Paprec Day 13 Transat Paprec Day 13 Cap Saint Barth has lit the fire! Competitors in the Transat Paprec - a race organized by OC Sport Pen Duick - and those familiar with the charts have become accustomed to it: Cap St Barth has been at the forefront since the start. by Transat Paprec Posted 2 May 09:56 PDT National Family Island Regatta of the Bahamas National Family Island Regatta of the Bahamas Observations from the outside of the 69th running of the event I have much experience racing sailboats of many sizes in many settings, and much experience as a race organizer for national and international sailing events. This year I attended a Bahamian Wooden Sloop Regatta for the first time. by Del Olsen Posted 2 May 07:38 PDT Team Race World Championship returns Team Race World Championship returns In a month's time when the New York Yacht Club Harbour Court The past decade for team racing has featured the emergence of a new, spectator-friendly format and the continued spread of the discipline around the globe. by New York Yacht Club Posted 2 May 06:38 PDT MS Amlin re-signs with Kiwi race team MS Amlin re-signs with Kiwi race team Leading European insurer MS Amlin have renewed their sponorship of Aotearoa Ocean Racing, Leading European insurer MS Amlin have renewed their sponorship of Aotearoa Ocean Racing, enabling the newly formed team to take part in a series of races in Europe later this year. The team is still seeking sponsorship for The Ocean Race 2027. by Richard Gladwell/Sail-World.com/nz Posted 2 May 05:53 PDT 60th Anniversary Congressional Cup Day 2 60th Anniversary Congressional Cup Day 2 Monnin in the hunt for semi-final spot Switzerland's Eric Monnin and his Capvis Swiss Match Racing Team delivered a faultless performance today, the second day of the 60th Long Beach Yacht Club Congressional Cup. by World Match Racing Tour Posted 1 May 21:25 PDT Antigua Race Week Day 4 Antigua Race Week Day 4 One-third of the classes started the penultimate day with boats tied on points at the top Racing at this year's Antigua Sailing Week is so close that one-third of the classes started the penultimate day with boats tied on points at the top of their respective leaderboards. by Rupert Holmes/Antigua Sailing Week Posted 1 May 20:04 PDT 5.5m Alpen Cup at Fraglia Vela Riva Day 1 5.5m Alpen Cup at Fraglia Vela Riva Day 1 The Jean Genie makes strong start to title defence The Jean Genie (GBR 43, Peter Morton, Andrew Palfrey, Ruaridh Scott) took a commanding lead on a very tricky opening day of the 2025 5.5 Metre Alpen Cup at Fraglia Vela Riva, on Lake Garda, Italy. by Robert Deaves Posted 1 May 15:48 PDT 21st Sandberg PalmaVela Day 1 21st Sandberg PalmaVela Day 1 Magic Carpet E wins two from two on her debut The Maxi class officially opened racing today at the 21st Sandberg PalmaVela, completing two W/L races in which the newest elite 100-footer, Magic Carpet E, dominated with two clear victories in what was its first-ever races. by Alejandro Varela Posted 1 May 11:35 PDT 52 SUPER SERIES Saint-Tropez Cup Day 2 52 SUPER SERIES Saint-Tropez Cup Day 2 Gladiator back on winning form Disappointed to miss out on winning the 2024 circuit title after coming into the last event of the season with a solid points lead, Tony Langley's world champions Gladiator crew started their assault on the 2025 title on the best possible footing. by 52 Super Series Posted 1 May 11:26 PDT Touching base with Erden Eruç Touching base with Erden Eruç Erden Eruç on his 2026 Golden Globe Race campaign Adventures come in all sizes, scales, speeds, and price tags. My longtime friend and sometimes shipmate Erden Eruç was the first person to complete a human-powered solo circumnavigation. He's now turning his attention to the 2026 Golden Globe Race. by David Schmidt Posted 1 May 08:00 PDT Transat Paprec Day 12 Transat Paprec Day 12 Charlotte Yven & Hugo Dhallenne: "Now, it's all in the mind too!" He checked in mid-morning, and you could hear the joy in his voice — Hugo Dhallenne is doing what he loves most: racing at sea. He's at the front of the fleet in the Transat Paprec and fully enjoying this adventure alongside Charlotte Yven. by Transat Paprec Posted 1 May 07:41 PDT Entry open for trio of Brisbane Finn events Entry open for trio of Brisbane Finn events For three weeks in February 2026 the Finn world will descend on the Royal Queensland Yacht Squadron Entry has opened for the main Finn events in 2026. For three weeks in February 2026 the Finn world will descend on the Royal Queensland Yacht Squadron, in Brisbane, Australia, for three back-to-back major regattas. by Robert Deaves Posted 1 May 01:01 PDT XR 41 ready for racing debut at MaiOR XR 41 ready for racing debut at MaiOR All eyes on Kiel-Schilksee as the offshore racing season starts in northern Europe Every spring, the sailing world turns its eyes to Kiel-Schilksee, where the Mai Offshore Regatta (MaiOR) launches the offshore racing season in northern Europe. by X-Yachts Posted 1 May 00:20 PDT 60th Anniversary Congressional Day 1 60th Anniversary Congressional Day 1 Strong start for defending champion USA's Chris Poole, defending champion of the Long Beach Yacht Club Congressional Cup leads the first day of the 60th Anniversary event with six straight wins in the opening round-robin stage. by World Match Racing Tour Posted 30 Apr 22:18 PDT McIntyre Mini Globe Race fleet battles Pacific McIntyre Mini Globe Race fleet battles Pacific In historic 4,300-mile test of endurance Solo Sailors Face Doldrums, Equipment Failures and Avian Invaders in Unprecedented Small Boat Challenge - week five of leg 2 by McIntyre Mini Globe Race Posted 30 Apr 12:34 PDT Don't Risk Your Keys on the Water! Don't Risk Your Keys on the Water! Keep them safe and dry in a Vaikobi Car Key Lock Box Don't risk taking your keys on the water... keep them safe and dry in a Vaikobi Car Key Lock Box. by Vaikobi Posted 30 Apr 11:30 PDT 21st Sandberg PalmaVela kicks off tomorrow 21st Sandberg PalmaVela kicks off tomorrow With the spectacle of the Maxis in Palma Over one hundred teams representing 19 nationalities will gather in the Bay of Palma for the first major multi-class event of the season: the 21st Sandberg PalmaVela. The impressive Maxis will be the first to take the stage. by Alejandro Varela Posted 30 Apr 09:27 PDT