2.4mR Worlds at Lake Garda, Italy Day 1 2.4mR Worlds at Lake Garda, Italy Day 1 A gentle Ora breeze builds throughout the afternoon for the 56 sailors The Inclusive 2.4mR World Championship 2025 officially began today in the waters of Lake Garda, hosted by Fraglia Vela Malcesine. by Fraglia Vela Malcesine Posted 9 Oct 20:13 UTC Barcolana57 presented by Generali day 9 Barcolana57 presented by Generali day 9 Over 1,700 entries reached for Sunday's regatta A completely still day on the Gulf of Trieste. The total absence of wind forced organisers to cancel today's scheduled races: the Barcolana Maxi - Portopiccolo Trophy, the Barcolana Solaris Adriatic Cup, and the Este24 European Championship. by Barcolana Posted 9 Oct 18:13 UTC Strong NZ team named for Youth Worlds Strong NZ team named for Youth Worlds 13 sailors have been announced as the NZL Sailing Foundation Youth team 2025 Worlds 13 sailors have been announced as the NZL Sailing Foundation Youth team for the 2025 World Sailing Youth World championships, in Vilamoura, Portugal, this December by Yachting New Zealand Posted 9 Oct 07:41 UTC SailMedia Livestream SailMedia Livestream Taking Sydney Harbour 18ft skiff racing to the world The Australian 18 Footers League's 2025-26 season gets under way next Sunday (12 October) when the League will conduct Race 1 of the 2025 SIXT Spring Championship, for the Major Arthur Frizelle Trophy, on Sydney Harbour. by Frank Quealey Posted 9 Oct 06:55 UTC 49er & 49erFX and Nacra 17 Worlds Day 2 49er & 49erFX and Nacra 17 Worlds Day 2 Sick Performance by Norway in the FX Norway has taken the top spot in the women's skiff at the end of day two of the 49er FX World Championships. Pia Dahl Andersen and Nora Edland have taken a two-point lead from the Spanish team who were on top at the start of the day. by Andy Rice Posted 9 Oct 05:51 UTC Armstrong riders connect with SailGP sailors Armstrong riders connect with SailGP sailors Some of the world's best female foilers spent a few unforgettable days together in Tarifa and Cadiz From winging in Tarifa to F50 racing in Cádiz, some of the world's best female foilers came together as Armstrong riders and SailGP sailors spent a few unforgettable days learning from each other and witnessing foiling at its highest level. by Noora Ruskola, Armstrong Foils Posted 9 Oct 01:11 UTC Introducing Henri-Lloyd's Bergen Range Introducing Henri-Lloyd's Bergen Range High performance technical mid-layers, manufactured from Ghost Nets and Recycled Plastic Bottles Henri-Lloyd's new Autumn/Winter 2025 collection features the Bergen Hooded Jacket and Bergen Gilet, the first in their range to be manufactured using performance fabrics alongside fibres and insulation derived from ghost nets and recycled plastic bottles. by Henri-Lloyd Posted 8 Oct 19:59 UTC Freestyle Pro Tour Geneva day 1 Freestyle Pro Tour Geneva day 1 Caers back to going crazy Day one of the Freestyle Pro Tour Geneva opened under calm skies and even calmer winds — the perfect setup for a chilled out morning morning of registration, equipment stickers, photos, and the usual pre-event logistics. by Freestyle Pro Tour Posted 8 Oct 19:31 UTC 2.4mr World Championship Opening Ceremony 2.4mr World Championship Opening Ceremony 56 sailors from 17 countries for the most inclusive championship of the year The 2.4mR Inclusive World Championship has officially begun in Malcesine, marking the start of the first-ever Inclusive Sailing World Championship. Until October 12, Paralympic & able-bodied athletes will compete side by side on the waters of Lake Garda. by Fraglia Vela Malcesine Posted 8 Oct 18:17 UTC Globe40 Stage 2 day 10 Globe40 Stage 2 day 10 33-minute gap at the equator for the two leaders A gap of only 33 minutes at the Equator between BELGIUM OCEAN RACING-CURIUM in the lead and CREDIT MUTUEL this Wednesday, October 8, late morning, with 16 leadership changes between four Class40s since the start in Mindelo... by Sirius Events Posted 8 Oct 18:09 UTC Barcolana57 presented by Generali day 8 Barcolana57 presented by Generali day 8 Over 1,600 entries for the Autumn Cup, Rive Village and Borgo Cavana opened With the opening of Barcolana Village along the Rive and the new Village in Borgo Cavana, Barcolana57 presented by Generali enters its full swing: the great sailing festival illuminates Trieste with hundreds of events, exhibitions, meetings and shows. by Barcolana Posted 8 Oct 18:02 UTC IMA Mediterranean Maxi Inshore Challege concludes IMA Mediterranean Maxi Inshore Challege concludes Over 2025, Galateia competed in four of the five MMIC events In another close-run edition, the 2025 IMA Mediterranean Maxi Inshore Challenge (MMIC) concluded with last week's Les Voiles de Saint-Tropez and was won by David M Leuschen and Chris Flowers' 100ft Galateia. by International Maxi Association Posted 8 Oct 16:43 UTC Don't miss our upcoming must-watch free Webinar Don't miss our upcoming must-watch free Webinar Tracking and Fleet Monitoring discussion on 22nd October 2025 Yacht tracking and fleet monitoring are essential, yet traditional tracking methods face significant challenges. On October 22nd we are hosting an exclusive and free webinar, with an in-depth exploration of the latest in tracking technology. by worldmarine.media Posted 8 Oct 11:05 UTC Freestyle Pro Tour Geneva fleet announcement Freestyle Pro Tour Geneva fleet announcement So which riders are going to be battling it out at these events? FPT Geneva is right around the corner, kicking off October 8th! Once again, the world's best freestylers have gathered for the first half of the Freestyle Pro Tour's two-stop finale. by Freestyle Pro Tour Posted 8 Oct 10:56 UTC The Nations Trophy 2025 heads to Saint-Tropez The Nations Trophy 2025 heads to Saint-Tropez Wrapping up its 2025 season with record participation and new excitement For the very first time, the world's most prestigious Swan One Design event, The Nations Trophy, will be held in Saint-Tropez, with the support of the City of Saint-Tropez and the Société Nautique de Saint-Tropez. by ClubSwan Racing Posted 8 Oct 10:37 UTC 49er & 49erFX and Nacra 17 Worlds Day 1 49er & 49erFX and Nacra 17 Worlds Day 1 A really good opening day in Cagliari, Spain A really good opening day to the Worlds, with light to medium sea breeze and dusk-to-dawn sunshine across the bay of Cagliari. Spain is ahead in both the men's and women's skiffs and Great Britain takes the early lead in the Nacra 17 fleet. by Andy Rice Posted 8 Oct 05:32 UTC Stig Crowned 2025 Cape 31 Med Circuit Champion Stig Crowned 2025 Cape 31 Med Circuit Champion The title fight went down to the final event in Palma After one of the tightest seasons in the Cape 31 Med Circuit's history, Alessandro Rombelli's Stig has been crowned 2025 Cape 31 Med Circuit Champion, edging Drew Freides' Pacific Yankee by just a single point after five fiercely contested events. by Tor Tomlinson Cheney Posted 8 Oct 05:19 UTC Burgenland YC wins Austrian J/70 Sailing League Burgenland YC wins Austrian J/70 Sailing League The midsummer temperatures and the accompanying light winds added to the excitement The dramatic finale of the eleventh Bundesliga season on Lake Mattsee was marked by unusually high temperatures, little wind, and thus few races. Nevertheless, the championship remained exciting until the very end. by J/Boats Posted 7 Oct 20:27 UTC From Nelson's Cup to the 600 From Nelson's Cup to the 600 The ultimate Caribbean challenge The 17th edition of the RORC Caribbean 600 will start on Monday 23rd of February, 2026. Since 2009, sailors from around the world have enjoyed the spectacular and tactical course around 11 stunning Caribbean Islands and that has not changed. by Louay Habib / RORC Posted 7 Oct 19:58 UTC Mojito wins J/80 Atlantic Telegramme Mojito wins J/80 Atlantic Telegramme Eighteen teams participated in this year's event in Lorient The Centre Nautique de Lorient in Lorient, France, hosted the classic early fall regatta in the summer-long series of the J/80 French Cup- the Atlantic Telegramme Regatta. by J/Boats Posted 7 Oct 19:24 UTC Barcolana57 presented by Generali day 7 Barcolana57 presented by Generali day 7 Promoting the social inclusion of people with disabilities As per tradition, Barcolana Tuesday was dedicated to sailing for solidarity and social initiatives, featuring the regattas of Barcolana per il Sociale, the historic event organised by Triestina della Vela and the Società Velica di Barcola e Grignano. by Barcolana Posted 7 Oct 19:15 UTC Venice Hospitality Challenge Press Conference Venice Hospitality Challenge Press Conference Maxi Grand Prix racing returns to the Rive di San Marco to the Giudecca Canal Venice is preparing for the return of its Grand Prix of Sailing: the 2025 edition of the renowned regatta was presented today at a press conference in the Sala Giunta Grande of Ca' Farsetti, the seat of the City of Venice. by Venice Hospitality Challenge Posted 7 Oct 16:20 UTC SailGP rolls through Cadiz, One Design racing news SailGP rolls through Cadiz, One Design racing news F50s in Cadiz, Formula Kites, J/22s, Hobie 16s, and GL52s SailGP has enjoyed a fine tour of the United Kingdom and Europe of late. This wrapped up this past weekend in Cadiz, Spain, where the DP World Spain Sail Grand Prix was contested using the league's 24-meter wingsails and the light-air T-foils and rudders. by David Schmidt Posted 7 Oct 15:00 UTC Rolex Middle Sea Race - Accomplishment at its best Rolex Middle Sea Race - Accomplishment at its best Success demands seamanship, perseverance, and the very best strategy For most people, the idea of a week in the Mediterranean evokes a picture of sun-drenched coastlines, shimmering blue water, a relaxed pace and delicious cuisine. For those competing in the annual Rolex Middle Sea Race, the image is very different. by Quinag Posted 7 Oct 13:56 UTC 2025 GKA Kite-Surf World Cup Dakhla preview 2025 GKA Kite-Surf World Cup Dakhla preview Tour leaders seek to build title moment at penultimate stop of Kite-Surf season in Morocco Reigning world champions, France's Capucine Delannoy and Brazil's Gabriel Benetton, top the Kite-Surf rankings as they head to the season's penultimate stop in Dakhla, Morocco, on the Sahara desert's coastline. by Ian MacKinnon Posted 7 Oct 13:25 UTC 11th Hour Racing sponsors 2025 Transat Café L'or 11th Hour Racing sponsors 2025 Transat Café L'or Sponsorship expands efforts to drive sustainability and gender diversity 11th Hour Racing announced today that it will serve as the Sustainability Sponsor of the TRANSAT CAFÉ L'OR Le Havre Normandie, a premier transatlantic sailing race. by Transat Café L'OR Posted 7 Oct 13:21 UTC The Secret to Enjoying Winter Sailing The Secret to Enjoying Winter Sailing Winter sailing can be tough, but with the right wetsuit, it doesn't have to be Cold mornings, biting winds, icy spray — winter sailing can be tough. But with the right wetsuit, it doesn't have to be. by Rooster Posted 7 Oct 11:00 UTC Inaugural Cannes-Malta Race Preview Inaugural Cannes-Malta Race Preview A reference time to establish and a legend to write Her name is Charlotte Rousselot and she is competing 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 and the Royal Malta Yacht Club, which have decided to join forces. by Yacht Club de Cannes Posted 7 Oct 10:48 UTC Argo Challenge at the 38th America's Cup Argo Challenge at the 38th America's Cup A mixed team of male and female sailors with physical disabilities The Yacht Club Gaeta "Egeo Vittorio Simeone" and Argo Challenge have announced a groundbreaking partnership with an ambitious goal: to compete in the 2027 America's Cup with a mixed team of male and female sailors with physical disabilities. by Antonio Spinelli Posted 7 Oct 10:29 UTC Yacht Racing Forum set for an exceptional edition Yacht Racing Forum set for an exceptional edition A truly unique gathering, bringing together key representatives of the yacht racing industry The upcoming Yacht Racing Forum in Amsterdam will be a truly unique gathering, bringing together key representatives of the yacht racing industry under one roof. by Yacht Racing Forum Posted 7 Oct 10:02 UTC Tom Dolan reflects on 2025 Tom Dolan reflects on 2025 A year of highs, valuable lessons, and a tough Figaro exit 2025 was shaping up to be one of Tom Dolan's most promising seasons yet. With a packed calendar that spanned from the thrills of the Rolex Fastnet Race aboard an IMOCA 60 Charal to the relentless solo intensity of La Solitaire du Figaro by Tom Dolan Racing Posted 7 Oct 09:04 UTC Live Ocean hails passing of Marine Protection law Live Ocean hails passing of Marine Protection law Triple America's Cup champions Peter Burling and Blair Tuke, champion sailors and co-founders of Live Ocean are calling the passing of the Hauraki Gulf Tikapa Moana Marine Protection Bill a huge milestone for the Gulf. by Jodie Bakewell-White - Live Ocean Racing Posted 7 Oct 05:46 UTC John 'Woody' Winning, 50 years in the 18s John 'Woody' Winning, 50 years in the 18s One of the three greatest influencers on the 134-year-old iconic Australian sport Fifty years ago, the 23-year-old Interdominion 12ft skiff champion John 'Woody' Winning joined the 18 footers class in a new skiff which was built by Bob McLeod and raced as Travelodge with the NSW 18 Footers League club's 1975-76 season fleet by Frank Quealey Posted 7 Oct 05:37 UTC Australian Sailing Team set for Calgiari Australian Sailing Team set for Calgiari Taking on the world's best at the 49er, 49erFX and Nacra 17 Worlds The 49er, 49erFX and Nacra 17 World Championships are set to get under way in Cagliari, Sardinia, from October 7-12, with 14 Australian teams ready to take on the world's best. by Lisa Darmanin / Australian Sailing Team Posted 7 Oct 04:20 UTC PIC Coastal Classic: Three weeks to start PIC Coastal Classic: Three weeks to start 66 boats entered to date, with a flurry of sign-ups expected before the 13 October deadline In just under three weeks, New Zealand's great race north, the PIC Coastal Classic, will once again light up the Hauraki Gulf, with the first gun scheduled for 09:30hrs on Friday 24 October. by Fran Holland Posted 7 Oct 00:39 UTC World Sailing Offshore Event Organisers Forum World Sailing Offshore Event Organisers Forum Forum will be part of World Sailing's Annual Conference in Dún Laoghaire, Ireland, and also online On November 7, 2025, as part of World Sailing's Annual Conference in Dún Laoghaire, Ireland, at 1500hrs UTC to 1800hrs UTC, we will conduct the Offshore Event Organisers Forum. by Matthew Allen Posted 6 Oct 22:32 UTC Opportunity knocks Opportunity knocks Time with Keryn McMaster was on offer, so yeah, let's do this! Best grab it with both hands, then. Time with Keryn McMaster was on offer, so like, yeah, let's do this! She's a bit of ledge, so she fits in very well with the precursor piece we did on the Admiral's Cup, which was entitled: The call of the mighty. by John Curnow, Sail-World.com AUS Editor Posted 6 Oct 21:00 UTC 4 Canadians set for ILCA Olympic Format Test Event 4 Canadians set for ILCA Olympic Format Test Event A new competition format will be tested in Vilamoura, Portugal A total of four Canadian sailors will take part in an ILCA Olympic Format Test Event ahead of the Los Angeles 2028 Olympic Games that will be held October 8-11 (reserve day: October 12) in Vilamoura, Portugal. by Sail Canada Posted 6 Oct 19:22 UTC 2025 European 18ft Skiff Circuit wraps up 2025 European 18ft Skiff Circuit wraps up Conditions tested crews across the fleet in Plymouth, UK The final leg of the 2025 European 18ft Skiff Circuit wrapped up in Plymouth on Sunday 28th September, with the Royal Western Yacht Club hosting nine boats from the UK, Germany, and Hungary for four days of fast, close racing. by Tom Cave Posted 6 Oct 18:14 UTC Record Ancasta autumn boat show sales Record Ancasta autumn boat show sales Diversified strategy delivers and accelerates UK & European expansion Ancasta has reported its most successful September on record, securing new boat sales in excess of €20 million (£17+ million) from the Cannes Yachting Festival and Southampton International Boat Show combined. by Ancasta Group Posted 6 Oct 17:41 UTC