Some thoughts on “Asteria's Final Voyage” Some thoughts on “Asteria's Final Voyage” Tapio Lehti's rescue story in the GGR film “Asteria's Final Voyage” If you've sailed offshore, you understand how dependent you are on your boat, its systems, and your own seamanship. Finnish sailor Tapio Lehti discovered this firsthand in the Golden Globe Race 2022. by David Schmidt Posted 12 Aug 08:00 PDT TnT detonates J/105s at Marblehead Regatta TnT detonates J/105s at Marblehead Regatta Plus J/70 Relative Obscurity sets new speed record of 21 kts in flat water Marblehead, with its iconic deep harbor and jam-packed mooring field, is as picturesque as a New England coastal town can be— a Shangri-La in the shadow of madcap Boston. by J/Boats Posted 12 Aug 11:14 PDT Kiel Canal to get to Portsmouth? Kiel Canal to get to Portsmouth? Is this Holcim PRB & Allagrande Mapei answer to make The Ocean Race Europe Leg 2 start? While the five IMOCA yachts still racing in Leg 1 of The Ocean Race Europe are closing in on Portsmouth, the race is on for Holcim PRB and Allagrande Mapei to do their repairs after their crash at the start. by Mark Jardine Posted 12 Aug 10:47 PDT The Ocean Race Europe Leg 1 Day 3 The Ocean Race Europe Leg 1 Day 3 Approaching the halfway point, Meilhat's team tightens their grip as the drag race to England begins After an intense start to Leg One, with all-out racing through the Baltic and a bruising first 24 hours along the Danish coast, the IMOCA fleet has enjoyed a much-needed chance to recharge. by The Ocean Race Posted 12 Aug 08:34 PDT 2025 Safe Harbor Race Weekend concludes 2025 Safe Harbor Race Weekend concludes Newport's signature afternoon southwesterly arrived just in time each day What began as a three-day weekend of tempered wind expectations evolved into a full-blown demonstration of skill, strategy, and spirited Newport sailing camaraderie during the fifth annual Safe Harbor Race Weekend held Friday through Sunday. by Barby MacGowan Posted 12 Aug 06:21 PDT America's Cup: The Brave, New Protocol America's Cup: The Brave, New Protocol The just announced Protocol for the America's Cup has many innovations and a few fishooks The just announced Protocol for the America's Cup has many innovations and a few fishooks - highlighted in two media conferences held today in opposite hemispheres and timezones. Sail-World was fortunate to be at both. by Richard Gladwell/Sail-World NZ Posted 12 Aug 06:15 PDT Scarlett Hadley set for Junior Pan American Games Scarlett Hadley set for Junior Pan American Games Representing St Vincent and the Grenadines Rising sailing talent Scarlett Hadley has been selected to represent St Vincent and the Grenadines at the upcoming Junior Pan American Games. by Jenny Trumble Posted 12 Aug 05:56 PDT 2025 ILCA Senior Europeans in Marstrand day 1 2025 ILCA Senior Europeans in Marstrand day 1 2m waves force a postponement The opening day of racing at the 2025 ILCA Senior European Championships & Open European Trophy wrapped up today in Marstrand, Sweden, with the first two scheduled races completed for all three classes. by Agustín Argüelles, EurILCA Posted 12 Aug 03:43 PDT Maxi Yacht Rolex Cup one month away Maxi Yacht Rolex Cup one month away 45 yachts registered to date for the event at Yacht Club Costa Smeralda The countdown is on to the Maxi Yacht Rolex Cup, set to kick off on 7 September 2025, with 45 yachts registered to date. Organised by the YCCS with the support of International Maxi Association and Rolex, the 2025 edition marks a significant milestone. by Yacht Club Costa Smeralda Posted 12 Aug 03:22 PDT British American Cup (BA Cup) Team Selected British American Cup (BA Cup) Team Selected A team race event like no other The Independent Selection Committee and Royal Thames Yacht Club are delighted to announce that the British Team for the 2025 BA Cup has been selected. by Robin Tott Posted 12 Aug 01:08 PDT America's Cup: A "ground breaking" partnership America's Cup: A "ground breaking" partnership An innovative Protocol for the 2027 America's Cup has been agreed between RNZYS and RYS An innovative 11th hour Protocol for the 2027 America's Cup has been agreed between the Challenger of Record and the Defender. It creates a commercial framework for the current and future Cups, eases nationality rules, and has a quota for female sailors. by Richard Gladwell, Sail-World NZ Posted 11 Aug 21:03 PDT Dylan Fletcher faces rivals and redemption Dylan Fletcher faces rivals and redemption In latest episode of SailGP's Racing on the Edge Olympic champion Dylan Fletcher's return to SailGP takes center stage in the latest episode of SailGP's behind-the-scenes documentary series Racing on the Edge, released today. by SailGP Posted 11 Aug 13:03 PDT A Race that Redefines Europe A Race that Redefines Europe Aswitch from solo mastery to the shared precision of a fully crewed campaign for Yoann Richomme The 2025 Ocean Race Europe is a sprint with the pressure of a marathon, across some of Europe's most unpredictable waters. For Paprec Arkéa, led by Yoann Richomme, it is a switch from solo mastery to the shared precision of a fully crewed campaign. by Zhik Posted 11 Aug 12:00 PDT Contender Worlds sees 167 boats Contender Worlds sees 167 boats A huge championship at Lake Garda, with 12 nations crowding the start line The 2025 Contender World Championship will be remembered. It was beautiful, frustrating, epic, voluminous, historic, and overflowing with talent - a once in a generation competition. by Ed Presley & Stephanie Mah Posted 11 Aug 08:58 PDT The Ocean Race Europe Leg 1 Day 2 The Ocean Race Europe Leg 1 Day 2 Paul Meilhat in control ahead of first big tactical test Paul Meilhat's Biotherm has turned pre-race promise into early dominance, leading The Ocean Race Europe into the North Sea after a clean, controlled first 24 hours. by The Ocean Race Posted 11 Aug 08:44 PDT J/70 Cup stage 3 at Garda J/70 Cup stage 3 at Garda With smooth and high-level running of the event by Fraglia Vela Riva With 50 teams from 21 nations on the starting line, the third stage of the J/70 Cup 2025 concluded in Riva del Garda, confirming its status as one of the most popular and international events on the Italian one-design sailing calendar. by J/Boats Posted 11 Aug 08:32 PDT Rolex SailGP Championship to make its German debut Rolex SailGP Championship to make its German debut The busy port of Sassnitz is on the island of Rügen, and ready for the F50s For the first time in the history of the Rolex SailGP Championship the iconic fleet of identical F50 foiling catamarans will compete in Sassnitz, Germany on Saturday 16 and Sunday 17 August. by Hannah Jackson Posted 11 Aug 06:07 PDT Top tricks from Gran Canaria Wingfoil World Cup Top tricks from Gran Canaria Wingfoil World Cup Among highest-scoring moves were Axel Gerard's double frontflips The Surf-Freestyle wingfoil discipline is one of the most spectacular in watersports, blending a hydrofoil board - a submerged fin with wings that lifts the rider above the water - with a handheld inflatable wing to harness the wind. by Gabinete de prensa Posted 11 Aug 03:57 PDT A+T Wind Sensors lead Admiral's Cup results A+T Wind Sensors lead Admiral's Cup results The top four teams were using A+T wind sensors and parts The top four teams in the Admiral's Cup were using A+T wind sensors and parts. Together with victory in this year's Vendée Globe on Macif, this is proving A+T's reputation as the toughest and the best wind sensor available. by A+T Instruments Posted 11 Aug 00:39 PDT NYYC wins 4th consecutive Hinman Masters Title NYYC wins 4th consecutive Hinman Masters Title A convincing win in the 23rd edition of the event Familiarity is often the not-so-secret sauce that binds together successful team racing squads. by New York Yacht Club Posted 10 Aug 15:14 PDT Double Down Double Down Rahan, Léon, and Toucan - all great efforts, all winners, and all oceans apart Still blown away by the incredible efforts of Rahan in the Transpac, and now there is Léon in the Fastnet, and here in Australia, Toucan scores int he Sydney to Gold Coast race by John Curnow, Sail-World.com AUS Editor Posted 10 Aug 15:00 PDT 2025 Garmin ORC World Championship starts tomorrow 2025 Garmin ORC World Championship starts tomorrow Crews from 9 nations are ready for the Long Offshore Race After a final day of preparation, a practice race and opening ceremonies today, the crews in the assembled fleet of 65 teams from 9 nations entered in the 2025 Garmin ORC World Championship are ready for racing tomorrow, Monday August 11th by Offshore Racing Congress Posted 10 Aug 14:24 PDT The Ocean Race Europe Start Video Update The Ocean Race Europe Start Video Update Collision takes out two boats, Biotherm leads fleet north Two boats have returned to Kiel after a collision moments after the start of Leg One of The Ocean Race Europe. Both Holcim PRB and Allagrande MAPEI Racing are back at the dock in Kiel with their shore teams to assess the damage and plan repairs. by Mark Jardine Posted 10 Aug 13:50 PDT The Ocean Race Europe: Collision at the start The Ocean Race Europe: Collision at the start Holcim PRB and Allagrande MAPEI Racing both turn back to assess the damage Two boats have returned to Kiel after a collision moments after the Leg One start of The Ocean Race Europe. Both Holcim PRB and Allagrande MAPEI Racing are back at the dock in Kiel with their shore teams working hard to assess the damage and plan repairs. by The Ocean Race Posted 10 Aug 10:13 PDT A Day at the Keyhaven Regatta! A Day at the Keyhaven Regatta! A montage of the sailing and surroundings which I hope you enjoy Sunday saw the first races of the 2025 Keyhaven Regatta at Keyhaven Yacht Club, a small club at the western end of the Solent in the UK. It also happens to be where I do my sailing from! by Mark Jardine Posted 10 Aug 09:23 PDT Optimists in the Ora Cup Ora overall Optimists in the Ora Cup Ora overall Three days of sailing and friendship for almost 600 young sailors from 35 nations The Circolo Vela Arco, together with the Italian Sailing Federation, wrapped up the 30th edition of the Ora Cup Ora in style, confirming its place as one of the most popular and eagerly awaited events on the Optimist calendar. by Elena Giolai Posted 10 Aug 08:06 PDT 2025 Ida Lewis Distance Race preview 2025 Ida Lewis Distance Race preview Diverse fleet readies to blend skill and endurance Showcasing one of the most diverse fleets in recent years, the roster includes 10 ORC, seven doublehanded, and 19 PHRF boats, with a strong showing from youth and collegiate sailors for respective challenge trophies in each division. by Barby MacGowan Posted 10 Aug 06:29 PDT 29er World Sailing Championship Porto concludes 29er World Sailing Championship Porto concludes More than 400 young sailors, representing 26 countries, battled intense conditions The vibrant Atlantic coast of Porto hosted a spectacular week of high-stakes sailing as the 29er Porto World Sailing Championship 2025 came to an exhilarating close. by 29er Porto Worlds 2025 Posted 10 Aug 03:13 PDT Formula Kite Worlds head to Sardinia Formula Kite Worlds head to Sardinia New venue announced for the 9th Sardinia Grand Slam New venue announced for the 9th Sardinia Grand Slam, sailing event scheduled next September 28th to October 5th: the ninth edition will crown queens and kings of the foil that made its five-circle debut in Paris Games. by Formula Kite World Championships Posted 10 Aug 02:10 PDT Paul Meilhat: "This is one I'd love to win" Paul Meilhat: "This is one I'd love to win" The Biotherm skipper is set for The Ocean Race Europe The French IMOCA skipper Paul Meilhat wears his heart on his sleeve and he is making no secret of the fact that he loves The Ocean Race Europe format and would dearly love to win it. by Ed Gorman / IMOCA Globe Series Posted 10 Aug 00:25 PDT Cup sailor and commentator dies suddenly Cup sailor and commentator dies suddenly A look at the many achievements and contributions of Peter Lester who died suddenly at 70yrs. It seems like only last month that Peter Lester was being carried shoulder high in his OK Dinghy, up Takapuna Beach, having just won the 1977 World championship, having just won the World championship. . by Richard Gladwell, Sail-World NZ Posted 9 Aug 15:25 PDT Bulwarks and Bulldust – Show 2 Season 2 Bulwarks and Bulldust – Show 2 Season 2 Bill Barry Cotter AM - Founder of Maritimo Motor Yachts - talks about boats, brands, and bulldust Bill Barry Cotter AM - Founder of Maritimo Motor Yachts - talks about boats, brands, and bulldust by Bulwarks and Bulldust Posted 9 Aug 15:11 PDT 2025 Garmin ORC World Championship preview 2025 Garmin ORC World Championship preview In all there will be 548 sailors racing 65 yachts (28 to 47 feet) representing 9 nations Over the last few days teams and their boats entered in the 2025 Garmin ORC World Championship have been arriving at the new marina facilities at Kalev Yacht Club and the Tallinn Olympic Yachting Centre for their registration and inspection formalities. by Offshore Racing Congress Posted 9 Aug 13:48 PDT 2025 ILCA Senior Europeans in Marstrand Preview 2025 ILCA Senior Europeans in Marstrand Preview 288 sailors from 45 countries set to compete in Sweden The 2025 ILCA Senior European Championships & Open European Trophy kicked off today in Marstrand, Sweden, with the first day dedicated to registration and equipment inspection. by Agustín Argüelles, EurILCA Posted 9 Aug 13:42 PDT Optimists in the Ora Cup Ora day 2 Optimists in the Ora Cup Ora day 2 Light winds, prize lottery, and new challenges ahead in Sunday's Gold Fleet The second day of the Ora Cup Ora 2025 was sailed in lighter winds, perfectly in line with the spirit of an event that, for 30 editions, has combined sailing, friendship, and tourism on Lake Garda. by Elena Giolai Posted 9 Aug 10:54 PDT GWA Wingfoil World Cup Gran Canaria concludes GWA Wingfoil World Cup Gran Canaria concludes Benjamin Castenskiold and Marie Schlittenbauer take the titles The GWA returned to Gran Canaria for the third consecutive year, but 2025 brought a fresh twist with a new competition site — the vibrant and wind-blessed shores of El Burrero. by Gemma Hamaini Posted 9 Aug 07:55 PDT The Ocean Race Europe Leg One to be complex The Ocean Race Europe Leg One to be complex The opening stage promises to provide a stern test for the fleet The opening leg of The Ocean Race Europe, starting this Sunday afternoon, promises to be a demanding one. by The Ocean Race Posted 9 Aug 07:15 PDT Final wrap film of the Admiral's Cup Final wrap film of the Admiral's Cup Event is reborn after more than two decades The Admiral's Cup is back - reborn after more than two decades. Following over two years of planning and preparation by the Royal Ocean Racing Club, its revival marked a defining moment in the Club's centenary celebrations. by RORC Posted 9 Aug 05:01 PDT America's Cup impasse close to resolution. America's Cup impasse close to resolution. The impasse over the Protocol is expected to be resolved next week - meeting in Auckland. The impasse over the Protocol for the 38th America's Cup is expected to be resolved, one way or the other, next week, with a meeting of the parties in Auckland. by Richard Gladwell Sail-World NZ Posted 9 Aug 04:56 PDT Inaugural Cannes-Malta Race Preview Inaugural Cannes-Malta Race Preview Who will challenge the Maxi Black Jack? The winner in real time, in 2 days and 12 hours of the Rolex Fastnet Race at the end of July, the maxi Black Jack will compete in the first edition of the Cannes-Malta Race from 8 to 15 October, a new offshore race co-organised by the Yacht Club de Cannes by Yacht Club de Cannes Posted 9 Aug 02:43 PDT