US Sailing releases Reach Initiative Impact Report US Sailing releases Reach Initiative Impact Report Reach inspires curiosity and promotes hands-on learning US Sailing is proud to announce the release of the 2025 Reach Initiative Impact Report, which reveals a growing demand for hands-on learning in the STEM fields. by US Sailing Posted 22 Dec 08:27 PST US Sailing announces 2026 Regional Symposiums US Sailing announces 2026 Regional Symposiums The return of Regional and National Coaching Symposium in 2026 US Sailing is pleased to announce the return of its Regional Symposiums and National Coaching Symposium in 2026. by US Sailing Posted 22 Dec 06:24 PST Entry process now open for 6th AEGEAN 600 Entry process now open for 6th AEGEAN 600 This race is unique and keeps attracting both new and returning entries from all over the world Organizers at the Hellenic Offshore Racing Club (HORC) are pleased to announce that the entry process is now open for the sixth edition of the annual AEGEAN 600, held at Olympic Marine in Lavrion, Greece. by Hellenic Offshore Racing Club Posted 22 Dec 03:11 PST World Sailing invites bids to host LA28 Qualifiers World Sailing invites bids to host LA28 Qualifiers And future Youth and Women's Match Racing Worlds World Sailing, the world governing body for the sport, is delighted to announce the bidding processes for Continental Olympic Qualifiers for the LA28 Olympic Games and the Last Chance Regatta, the final opportunity to qualify for the Games. by World Sailing Posted 22 Dec 02:18 PST World Sailing welcomes America's Cup Partnership World Sailing welcomes America's Cup Partnership Applauding the founding teams and supporting the collective commitment World Sailing, the international governing body for the sport of sailing, welcomes and is fully supportive of today's announcement of the formation of the America's Cup Partnership (ACP). by World Sailing Posted 22 Dec 01:34 PST America's Cup: Five teams announce entry America's Cup: Five teams announce entry Five teams from New Zealand, Great Britain, France, Switzerland and Italy have announced their entry Five teams from New Zealand, Great Britain, France, Switzerland and Italy have announced they have entered the 38th America's Cup. The five teams will become the Founding Partners of the America's Cup Partnership. by America's Cup Media Posted 22 Dec 00:16 PST World's best ILCA sailors ready to race in Hobart World's best ILCA sailors ready to race in Hobart In the 2026 Oceania and Australian ILCA Open and Youth Championships A massive fleet of ILCA dinghy sailors will assemble in Hobart in just over a week's time to contest the 2026 Oceania and Australian ILCA Open and Youth Championships. by Jane Austin / RYCT Posted 21 Dec 22:01 PST True South World Premiere on January 11 True South World Premiere on January 11 Get set for the premiere of an amazing Hobart tale at Mrs Macquarie's Chair on January 11 Ahead of its national cinema release in 2026, Heckler and Match Point have announced that the landmark Australian documentary True South will have its World Premiere at Sydney's prestigious Westpac OpenAir Cinema on 11 January 2026. by Jillian Heggie Posted 21 Dec 20:12 PST PredictWind AI Forecasting Model makes debut PredictWind AI Forecasting Model makes debut GPS Tracker page is free for all users, connecting to a DataHub unlocks next-level precision New GPS Tracking page blends live vessel tracking, rich journey storytelling, and advanced offshore reliability all-in-one seamless platform. by Casey Hodges Posted 21 Dec 17:00 PST 29er Eurocup in Palamós Day 3 29er Eurocup in Palamós Day 3 Racing finally underway at the Christmas Race The 29er Eurocup 2026 officially got under way in Palamós as part of the 49th Palamós Christmas Race. by 29er Class Posted 21 Dec 14:29 PST New and improved Swiss Army Knife New and improved Swiss Army Knife Racing it won't be easy. Enjoying Palm Beach XI should be a Hallelujah Moment! Racing it won't be easy. Owing to the complexities of angles, horsepower, one daggerboard down, the other daggerboard up, C-Foils extended, C-Foils retracted, Leeward Elevator down, Windward Elevator up, and the list would just extend from there… by John Curnow, Sail-World.com AUS Editor Posted 21 Dec 14:23 PST 49th Palamós Christmas Race Day 3 49th Palamós Christmas Race Day 3 Finally the conditions that Palamós Bay is renowned for After two days marked by a lack of wind at the start of the 49th Palamós Christmas Race, it was not until the third day that sailors finally enjoyed sailing at its best, in the conditions Palamós Bay is renowned for. by Jaume Soler Posted 21 Dec 10:17 PST Merry Christmas from all at A+T Merry Christmas from all at A+T Gift yourself a Watch App that works with A+T Instruments! Any Android (Wear OS) or Apple watch, phone or tablet can display all the A+T processor data including rig data and special channels. by A+T Instruments Posted 21 Dec 04:00 PST 18ft Skiff NSW Championship Races 7 and 8 18ft Skiff NSW Championship Races 7 and 8 The Yandoo team continue to show their class in all conditions The Yandoo team of Tom Needham, Fang Warren and Lewis Brake continued to show their class in all conditions when they won the 2025-26 NSW 18ft skiff Championship after another incredibly crazy weather day on Sydney Harbour today. by Frank Quealey Posted 21 Dec 03:29 PST The Ocean Race Atlantic Impact Partner announced The Ocean Race Atlantic Impact Partner announced 11th Hour Racing driving sustainability, science, ocean literacy and gender equity This partnership builds on The Ocean Race and 11th Hour Racing's longstanding relationship to collaborate on initiatives that advance ocean science and literacy, sustainable event excellence, and equity and inclusion in offshore sailing. by The Ocean Race Posted 21 Dec 03:23 PST 2026 Melges 24 North American Sailing Series 2026 Melges 24 North American Sailing Series A stellar line-up of events for the year ahead The International Melges 24 Class Association, in coordination with the U.S. Melges 24 Class Association, and the Canadian Melges 24 Class Association are pleased to unveil the initial lineup for the 2026 Melges 24 North American Sailing Series schedule. by International Melges 24 Class Association Posted 20 Dec 09:22 PST 49th Palamós Christmas Race Day 2 49th Palamós Christmas Race Day 2 The second day in a row without reaching The second day of the 49th Palamós Christmas Race also ended without racing, as the wind failed to make an appearance in the bay. Once again, at 2:30 p.m., the day was officially called off, with crews unable even to leave the harbour. by Jaume Soler Posted 20 Dec 08:21 PST Record 100 entries for Tre Golfi Sailing Week 2026 Record 100 entries for Tre Golfi Sailing Week 2026 Anticipation is growing as Naples and Sorrento prepare to host the prestigious event As the Tre Golfi Sailing Week 2026 approaches, the event has already attracted more than 100 entries from 16 countries, confirming it as one of the most anticipated sailing events of the year. by Tre Golfi Sailing Week Posted 20 Dec 03:22 PST Entries open for the 30th Superyacht Cup Palma Entries open for the 30th Superyacht Cup Palma Europe's longest-running superyacht regatta enters a new era The Superyacht Cup Palma will celebrate its landmark 30th anniversary in 2026, combining three decades of racing heritage with expanded class options that reflect the evolving world of superyacht competition. by The Superyacht Cup Palma Posted 20 Dec 02:15 PST 17th China Cup International Regatta 17th China Cup International Regatta 30 FD Future dinghies race over four days in Shenzhen The 17th China Cup International Regatta kicked off on the 12th of December over four competition days till the 16th of December 2025. by Carren Shi Posted 20 Dec 00:15 PST A Race That Defines Offshore Performance A Race That Defines Offshore Performance Two Iconic Teams, One Unforgiving Race Every year, the Sydney Hobart Yacht Race draws the world's attention to one stretch of ocean on the east coast of Australia. 628 nautical miles of unpredictable weather systems, unforgiving ocean conditions, extreme fatigue and consequence. by Zhik Posted 19 Dec 20:00 PST USA wins Gold, Bronze at the 2025 Youth Worlds USA wins Gold, Bronze at the 2025 Youth Worlds David Coates of Coconut Grove, Florida secured the Gold in the ILCA 6 Male event After 5 days of intense competition in Vilamoura, Portugal, David Coates of Coconut Grove, Florida secured the Gold in the ILCA 6 Male event at the 2025 Youth Sailing World Championships. by US Sailing Posted 19 Dec 19:52 PST 29ers at the Youth World Sailing Worlds overall 29ers at the Youth World Sailing Worlds overall Britain and Poland Crowned 29er Youth World Champions in Vilamoura The Youth World Sailing Championship concluded today in Vilamoura, delivering a week of high-level racing and intense international competition across the 29er class. by 29er Class Posted 19 Dec 15:05 PST Youth Sailing World Championships 2025 overall Youth Sailing World Championships 2025 overall Champions crowned in Vilamoura Eleven Youth Sailing World Championship gold medallists were crowned on Friday as action came to an exciting conclusion in Vilamoura. by World Sailing Posted 19 Dec 12:12 PST Armstrong Women's Week - Tarifa 2025 Armstrong Women's Week - Tarifa 2025 Armstrong Foils' Women's Week celebrates the powerful and global community of female foilers Armstrong Foils' Women's Week celebrates the powerful and global community of female foilers who are shaping the future of our sport. by Jen Tyler, Armstrong Foils Posted 19 Dec 11:00 PST 49th Palamós Christmas Race Day 1 49th Palamós Christmas Race Day 1 No wind for the opening day in Girona Sailing is a sport that depends entirely on weather conditions, the sea and, above all, the wind. This was clearly demonstrated on the opening day as the fleet was unable to get out on the water due to a complete lack of wind. by Jaume Soler Posted 19 Dec 08:01 PST Early entry discount ends soon Early entry discount ends soon For the International Optimist Regatta, TOTE Clinic & TOTE Team Race Entry is open for the 33rd International Optimist Regatta (IOR). The IOR, TOTE Clinic, and the TOTE Team Race will take place June 14-21, 2026, at the St. Thomas Yacht Club. by Carol Bareuther Posted 19 Dec 07:19 PST Fees Increase Saturday for Newport Bermuda Race Fees Increase Saturday for Newport Bermuda Race Momentum continues to build with 130 boats already entered—and counting This is a final reminder for those still considering the 2026 Bermuda Race—early registration discounts end Saturday, December 20, 2025. After that date, entry fees will increase, and cancellation fees will also rise. by Bermuda Race Media Posted 19 Dec 06:11 PST Under the Skin of Argo Under the Skin of Argo How a MOD70 Is Prepared to Race the Atlantic Have there been any major structural or systems checks as part of bringing Argo back to race-ready condition for the Transat? by Louay Habib / RORC Posted 19 Dec 05:27 PST Top offshore sailor reflects on Pyewacket 70 Top offshore sailor reflects on Pyewacket 70 The Volvo70, Pyewacket 70 is in top shape and ready to add to her racing legacy under a new owner. "There's one thing I'll say to anybody who is looking to buy a previously owned boat - this Pyewacket 70 in perfect condition. You wouldn't know it wasn't a brand-new boat.” One of the best of the highly successful Volvo 70s is ready for a new owner. by Richard Gladwell, Sail-World.com Posted 19 Dec 04:28 PST Blistering Jules Verne Trophy start for Sodebo Blistering Jules Verne Trophy start for Sodebo Mainsail hook hampers The Famous Project CIC The Ultim Trimaran Sodebo, with Skipper Thomas Coville and his team, started their Jules Verne Trophy round the world record attempt on the evening of 15th December 2025, and have made an incredible start as they head down the Atlantic. by Mark Jardine Posted 19 Dec 03:50 PST The Allen Hardware Handbook – 2025 Recap Issue The Allen Hardware Handbook – 2025 Recap Issue Behind-the-scenes engineering, and updates from the wider Allen sailing community Behind-the-scenes engineering, and updates from the wider Allen sailing community, including new and specialist hardware developments, insights into boats and classes using Allen gear, and the latest news from our Team Allen sailors. by Allen Posted 19 Dec 01:00 PST Going where few dare Going where few dare Clipper Race sailors conquer the Roaring Forties After battling the conditions faced in the Roaring Forties, the ten teams competing in the Clipper 2025-26 Race have arrived into Fremantle, Australia. by Clipper Ventures Posted 18 Dec 21:20 PST Mini Globe Race headling home and into history! Mini Globe Race headling home and into history! The final leg to Antigua begins December 28th Five years spent wondering about this Southern Ocean challenge. 1000 miles of unpredictable fast changing weather swirling around the Cape of Good Hope, mixing with the ship breaking Agulhas current. Would they survive? Could they even get through? by McIntyre Mini Globe Race Posted 18 Dec 20:44 PST Emirates Team NZ: Kiwis hard at two-boat training Emirates Team NZ: Kiwis hard at two-boat training The Hauraki Gulf has become the stage for high-intensity internal competition As 2025 draws to a close, Emirates Team NZ are not winding down for the holidays just yet. Instead, the Hauraki Gulf has become the stage for high-intensity internal competition, with the team maximising their time on the water. by Emirates Team NZ Media Posted 18 Dec 18:35 PST Palm Beach XI Christened in Sydney Palm Beach XI Christened in Sydney A Legend Reborn for The 80th Rolex Sydney Hobart Yacht Race After an extraordinary five-month sprint, Mark Richards and his team are nearing completion of a transformation few would attempt on a yacht of this pedigree. by Palm Beach Motor Yachts Posted 18 Dec 13:30 PST 29ers at the Youth World Sailing Worlds day 4 29ers at the Youth World Sailing Worlds day 4 Edwards & Hiscocks reclaim the lead in tricky Vilamoura winds Light and unstable conditions once again tested the 29er International fleet at the Vilamoura Youth Sailing World Championships, setting the stage for an intriguing final day with everything still to play for. by 29er Class Posted 18 Dec 13:13 PST Youth Sailing World Championships 2025 Day 4 Youth Sailing World Championships 2025 Day 4 Thrilling penultimate day sets up grand finale The 2025 Youth Sailing World Championships are all set for a thrilling conclusion following an action-packed penultimate day in Vilamoura. by World Sailing Posted 18 Dec 13:07 PST Andy and Mark Wrap-Up the 2025 Sailing Season Andy and Mark Wrap-Up the 2025 Sailing Season We speak to the legendary journalist and founder of the Seldén Sailjuice Winter Series It was great to catch up with legendary sailing journalist Andy Rice to discuss some of our highlights of the 2025 sailing season. by Mark Jardine Posted 18 Dec 08:00 PST Ambre Hasson on her 2025 Mini Transat adventure Ambre Hasson on her 2025 Mini Transat adventure Classe Mini skipper Ambre Hasson debriefs her 2025 Mini Transat adventure Six years ago, Ambre Hasson was living in New York City and enjoying the trappings of city life. Sailing wasn't part of her world view or skillset, nor was the thought of racing across the North Atlantic, alone, aboard a 21-foot offshore speedster. by David Schmidt Posted 18 Dec 08:00 PST