Rooster Strengthens 2025 Season Partnerships Rooster Strengthens 2025 Season Partnerships Commitment to supporting classes and clubs that promote participation, performance, and progression Rooster Sailing Ltd is proud to announce the continuation and expansion of several key partnerships for the 2025 season, along with the addition of a new collaboration with one of the UK's most iconic sailing clubs. by Rooster Posted 29 Apr 01:00 PDT Jesberg Wins Etchells Orca Bowl Jesberg Wins Etchells Orca Bowl Busch/Madden Win Etchells West Coast Spring Series The Orca Bowl wrapped up the 2025 Etchells West Coast Spring Series on April 26-27 with a 5-race regatta sailed by 33 teams on the ocean course off of Point Loma in San Diego, CA. by San Diego Yacht Club Posted 28 Apr 22:50 PDT Maxime Mesnil wins Ficker Cup Maxime Mesnil wins Ficker Cup Field complete for 60th Congressional Cup After a weekend of fierce competition, the field is set for this week's 60th annual Congressional Cup. Maxime Mesnil (FRA) won the Ficker Cup, but it is Nicole Breault (USA) and Peter Wickwire (CAN) who have advanced to the main field. by World Match Racing Tour Posted 28 Apr 22:33 PDT Antigua Race Week - Marina Resort Women's Race Day Antigua Race Week - Marina Resort Women's Race Day Tight margins define racing Varied conditions tested teams at Antigua Sailing Week today across a range of wind strengths, with the big boats enjoying adrenaline-pumping speeds of 20 knots in the stronger gusts. by Rupert Holmes/Antigua Sailing Week Posted 28 Apr 19:29 PDT La Larga crowns the winners of its fifth edition La Larga crowns the winners of its fifth edition Marking the official start of the 21st Sandberg PalmaVela The Real Club Náutico de Palma (RCNP) has brought the fifth edition of La Larga to a close, marking the official start of the 21st Sandberg PalmaVela. by Sandberg PalmaVela 2025 Posted 28 Apr 11:56 PDT US Sailing announces new scholarship fund US Sailing announces new scholarship fund To support sailors' growth and development In an effort to make sailing more accessible and inclusive, US Sailing is proud to announce the launch of the US Sailing Scholarship Fund. by US Sailing Posted 28 Apr 11:46 PDT A look inside the Spirit Yachts yard A look inside the Spirit Yachts yard A close look at what makes their yachts unique Traditional skills in boatbuilding could be regarded as a lost art from a bygone era. In the world of fibreglass and carbon, the joinery and laminating techniques of wood ribs and cedar strips are a thing of the past. by Mark Jardine Posted 28 Apr 10:00 PDT American Magic Quantum Racing ready for season American Magic Quantum Racing ready for season 2025 52 Super Series Season Opener this week in Saint-Tropez, France The 2025 52 SUPER SERIES season gets under way this week in Saint-Tropez, and American Magic Quantum Racing returns to the starting line with a fully unified sailing team that merges the two racing programs under one name. by American Magic Posted 28 Apr 09:39 PDT Transat Paprec Day 9 Transat Paprec Day 9 The Westward Conquest As the second week of competition begins on the Transat Paprec, a new race has started. After passing the La Palma waypoint during the night from Saturday to Sunday, the duos are now making rapid progress towards the Caribbean. by Transat Paprec Posted 28 Apr 07:31 PDT Alegre set for the2025 52 Super Series Alegre set for the2025 52 Super Series Love and mutual support will be the key First to launch a new 2024 generation boat, sistership to Platoon Aviation, they had a solid season - fifth overall just 7 points behind Sled - but are still trying to get back to finishing on regatta podiums as they last did in Puerto Portals in 2023. by 52 Super Series Posted 28 Apr 06:59 PDT It's So Easy to Shop for Winning Sails Online It's So Easy to Shop for Winning Sails Online Shop North One Design sails online anytime for fast delivery Shop North One Design sails online anytime for fast delivery, in-stock availability, and podium-ready results. Don't wait, your next win starts here. by North Sails Posted 28 Apr 06:00 PDT Young crew sails "little" Zen to victory Young crew sails "little" Zen to victory A Youth crew has topped the fleet at Sail Port Stephens with a dominant performance. For the third time in just five years, Zen has emerged victorious as the IRC NSW Champion—this time aboard the iconic Farr 40, affectionately dubbed “little Zen.” With big Zen en route to the UK for this year's prestigious Admiral's Cup campaign. by Doyle Sails Posted 28 Apr 02:57 PDT Doyle Sails Round North Island Two-Handed Race Doyle Sails Round North Island Two-Handed Race Doyle Sails as the major partner for the Doyle Sails Round North Island Two-Handed Yacht Race 2026. The Shorthanded Sailing Association of New Zealand (SSANZ) and Doyle Sails are delighted to announce Doyle Sails as the major partner for the Doyle Sails Round North Island Two-Handed Yacht Race 2026. by Doyle Sails Posted 28 Apr 01:24 PDT Antigua Race Week - English Harbour Rum Race Day Antigua Race Week - English Harbour Rum Race Day Tight racing and fun on shore The opening day of the main Antigua Sailing Week series served up glorious sailing conditions for nine classes racing in 12-16 knot tradewinds. by Rupert Holmes/Antigua Sailing Week Posted 27 Apr 19:34 PDT 'Trifork' wins La Larga line honours 'Trifork' wins La Larga line honours The VO70 completed the 228 mile course in 24 hours and 34 minutes At 16:54 today, the VO70 "Trifork" from Real Club Náutico de Palma, skippered by Joern Larsen, crossed the finish line of La Larga after sailing 228 miles in 24 hours and 34 minutes. by Sandberg PalmaVela 2025 Posted 27 Apr 13:18 PDT VDRY Jackets and Vests VDRY Jackets and Vests Stay dry, stay adventurous! If you need protection from the elements without overheating, rely on Vaikobi's VDRY range of jackets and vests. by Vaikobi Posted 27 Apr 13:15 PDT 2025 J/70 US Mixed Plus Nationals Preview 2025 J/70 US Mixed Plus Nationals Preview The Pacific Northwest has one of the biggest and the fastest growing J/70 fleets in North America The J/70 is the biggest and fastest growing sailboat racing class in the world. The Pacific Northwest has one of the biggest and the fastest growing J/70 fleets in North America. by Jay Leon Posted 27 Apr 12:29 PDT Peters & May Round Antigua Race Peters & May Round Antigua Race Roy Disney's Pyewacket 70 takes line honours after fierce battle with Lee Overlay Partners lll Two very different yachts proved to be almost perfectly matched for much of today's challenging and memorable edition of this classic 50-mile course. by Rupert Holmes/Antigua Sailing Week Posted 26 Apr 18:35 PDT The Battle for La Larga begins The Battle for La Larga begins As the fleet heads towards Ibiza With very light winds and after a postponement of more than four hours, La Larga finally got under way today at 16h20 in the Bay of Palma. by Sandberg PalmaVela 2025 Posted 26 Apr 11:25 PDT Register for the International Optimist Regatta Register for the International Optimist Regatta Early entry discount ends May 1! Register now for the 32nd International Optimist Regatta (IOR), TOTE Clinic, and TOTE Team Race, June 9-15, 2025. by Carol Bareuther Posted 26 Apr 09:38 PDT 56th Semaine Olympique Française de Hyères overall 56th Semaine Olympique Française de Hyères overall USA skiffs gold and silver as Italy and China top medal table The final day of the 56th edition of French Olympic Week saw Italy join China at the top of the medal table as they won a medal of every colour across the six Medal Races after China's exploits on Friday. by Fédération Française de Voile Posted 26 Apr 08:22 PDT Transat Paprec Day 7 Transat Paprec Day 7 Michel Desjoyeaux: "Ordinary people wouldn't agree to live through this" THE INTERVIEW. He will forever be the first. Alongside Jacques Caraës, Michel Desjoyeaux won the inaugural edition of the Transat Paprec. That was in 1992—he wasn't yet known as "the Professor," but already had all the talent. by Transat Paprec Posted 26 Apr 07:48 PDT Transat Paprec Day 6 Transat Paprec Day 6 A high-tension weekend At sea for six days, the competitors have already completed a quarter of the Transat Paprec course. After crossing the Bay of Biscay, rounding Cape Finisterre, and sailing down the Portuguese coast, the fleet has now stretched out. by Transat Paprec Posted 25 Apr 12:27 PDT 56th Semaine Olympique Française de Hyères day 5 56th Semaine Olympique Française de Hyères day 5 Israel deny China triple gold On a day of high pressure - in all senses - and drama in all the Medal series, team power and individual brilliance produced some of the closest board Finals in Hyères history. by Fédération Française de Voile Posted 25 Apr 12:13 PDT Sled looking to avoid 2024's late season slide Sled looking to avoid 2024's late season slide As the 52 Super Series starts next week in Saint-Tropez Fourth overall last season, 2024 and fourth also on 2022's final standings, fifth in 2023 Takashi Okura's USA flagged Sled team start 2025 looking to find the small percentage gains here and there. by 52 Super Series Posted 25 Apr 10:28 PDT Smarter at the Dock, Safer at Sea Smarter at the Dock, Safer at Sea How Upgrades Are Changing Cruising The service being offered by yacht manufacturers leaps forward every year - responding to a market which demands the highest quality in every aspect. by Cyclops Marine Posted 25 Apr 08:00 PDT 2025 O'pen Skiff North American "Un-Regatta 2025 O'pen Skiff North American "Un-Regatta More than seventy junior sailors from as far as Switzerland traveled to Pensacola More than seventy junior sailors from as far as Switzerland traveled to Pensacola Yacht Club to experience the O'pen Skiff "Un-Regatta" vibe. by Jen Guimaraes Posted 25 Apr 07:27 PDT Transatlantic Race 2025 Preview Transatlantic Race 2025 Preview A North Atlantic adventure like no other The Transatlantic Race 2025 from the East Coast of the United States to the shores of the United Kingdom stands as one of sailing's most time-honored and demanding challenges. by Louay Habib Posted 25 Apr 06:52 PDT A+T Instruments 10th Anniversary Celebrations A+T Instruments 10th Anniversary Celebrations "We set out to make the World's Best Yacht Instruments" Globally recognised yacht instruments company A+T Instruments is celebrating its 10th anniversary this year after a decade of successful growth by pushing the boundaries of quality and customer service. by A+T Instruments Posted 25 Apr 04:00 PDT Is the Côte d'Azure set to deal a dose of déjà vu? Is the Côte d'Azure set to deal a dose of déjà vu? All set for the 52 SUPER SERIES 2025 season opener next week Teams from the 52 SUPER SERIES, the world's leading grand prix monohull circuit, have been hard at work through the winter and spring preparing for the 2025 season, technical updates giving way recently to on the water training. by 52 Super Series Posted 24 Apr 22:26 PDT Ficker Cup sets stage for Congressional Cup Ficker Cup sets stage for Congressional Cup Eight international match racing teams prepare to do battle Eight international match racing teams will prepare to do battle at the Ficker Cup this weekend, 25-27 April, an official qualifying event of the World Match Racing Tour, hosted by the Long Beach Yacht Club. by World Match Racing Tour Posted 24 Apr 22:09 PDT 56th Semaine Olympique Française de Hyères day 4 56th Semaine Olympique Française de Hyères day 4 Kiteboarders and windsurfers go for Friday gold as shifts play havoc with process On a day in which fortunes shifted as much as the winds, French Olympic Week will have its first Medal Races on Friday as the top 8 men and women kitesurfers and windsurfers battle it out for the podium. by Fédération Française de Voile Posted 24 Apr 12:33 PDT Boston Yacht Club hosts Jackson Cup this weekend Boston Yacht Club hosts Jackson Cup this weekend A total of eight teams will compete in the event Sailors from some of the most prestigious yacht clubs across the USA and the UK are converging on Marblehead this weekend as the Boston Yacht Club opens its racing season with the 26th annual Jackson Cup team race regatta. by Vicki Staveacre Posted 24 Apr 11:54 PDT Transat Paprec Day 5 Transat Paprec Day 5 Galley & Bloch: "We couldn't have dreamed of much better!" Laure Galley - Kévin Bloch (DMG MORI Academy): "We couldn't have dreamed of much better!" by Transat Paprec Posted 24 Apr 09:59 PDT SVG Junior Sailing Week 2025 SVG Junior Sailing Week 2025 A Spectacular Celebration of Youth, Sportsmanship and Island Spirit When Minister Carlos James called on the SVG Sailing Association to help deliver SVG Junior Sailing Week 2025, the response was clear, and the results were outstanding. by Mark Cyrus Posted 24 Apr 07:16 PDT Be a Dynamic Team Be a Dynamic Team The right clothing brings so much to a sailing campaign The right clothing brings so much to a sailing campaign. It unites the team, helps improve performance, and engenders loyalty to the yacht. Quite simply, it can be a game-changer - a performance upgrade for the boat. by Henri-Lloyd Posted 24 Apr 06:30 PDT FlyingNikka in Portofino for Regate di Primavera FlyingNikka in Portofino for Regate di Primavera The Maxi yachts season opener at Yacht Club Italiano The first event of the year is approaching for the full foiling monohull FlyingNikka, which will be in action from Friday to Sunday in Portofino at the Regate di Primavera, the season-opening event dedicated to Maxi yachts organized by the YC Italiano. by FlyingNikka Posted 24 Apr 04:13 PDT Mondial du Vent 2025: the wrap up Mondial du Vent 2025: the wrap up Suardiaz and Cappuzzo claim win in FreeFly-Slalom discipline in Leucate The iconic Mondial du Vent returned to La Franqui, Leucate, for six action-packed days of wind, waves, and wingfoiling. by GWA Wingfoil World Tour Posted 24 Apr 03:20 PDT Matosinhos-Porto set to host an exciting Fly-By Matosinhos-Porto set to host an exciting Fly-By The Ocean Race Europe will come to Portugal this summer The Fly-By, during the second leg of the European race, will bring The Ocean Race back to Portugal with a strong focus to mobilise action for ocean health. by The Ocean Race Posted 23 Apr 23:45 PDT Spectacular conditions forecast for ASW 2025 Spectacular conditions forecast for ASW 2025 Strong tradewinds forecast for the 56th edition of Antigua Sailing Week The 56th edition of Antigua Sailing Week will start next week in spectacular fashion, with strong tradewinds forecast to provide adrenaline-packed sailing across nine classes. by Rupert Holmes / Antigua Sailing Week Posted 23 Apr 17:17 PDT