Pyewacket 70 poised for more offshore success Pyewacket 70 poised for more offshore success Race-ready Pyewacket 70 on the market after five years of classic offshore race wins The pedigree of the two Juan K Volvo 70 designs from the 2011-12 Volvo Ocean Race has proved to be outstanding over a 15 year era. Both have transitioned from the Round the World race to be top offshore performers. Seize your chance to be an owner. by MCD Boutique Yacht Brokerage Posted 21 Sep 23:40 NZST SailGP: Blackfoils caught out in Geneva - Day 2 SailGP: Blackfoils caught out in Geneva - Day 2 A day of mixed conditions and tight three-up racing has seen the Black Foils record an eighth place A day of mixed conditions and tight three-up racing has seen the Black Foils record an eighth place finish at the Rolex Switzerland Grand Prix on Lake Geneva, Switzerland. The team has dropped back to be third on the Season leaderboard. by Ben Mackey - Black Foils Posted 23 Sep 11:23 NZST SailGP: Germany score first Event win - Day 2 SailGP: Germany score first Event win - Day 2 The German crew led by Erik Heil sailed consistently, on a day where inconsistency was punished. Perhaps it was not surprising that in a nation known for its horology, that the time-clock should have played such a dominant role for the Final day of SailGP Switzerland. by Richard Gladwell/Sail-World.com/nz Posted 22 Sep 03:07 NZST Wetsuit Outlet Moth UK Championship Day 1 Wetsuit Outlet Moth UK Championship Day 1 An extraordinary first day of racing in Torbay An extraordinary first day at the Wetsuit Outlet International Moth UK Championship saw four races held and some very tired sailors wondering how they were going to get through three more days of the same. by Mark Jardine Posted 5 Sep 10:06 NZST Melges 15 Fittings Guide Melges 15 Fittings Guide A breakdown of the fittings based on a complete Allen Brothers fit-out If you are looking to upgrade or replace the hardware on your Melges 15, it helps to know exactly which fittings you need and what their role is on the boat. by Allen Posted 23 Sep 19:30 NZST Fortaleza World Sailing Championships announced Fortaleza World Sailing Championships announced Test event in January 2026, and the real thing in January 2027 World Sailing has confirmed the dates for Fortaleza 2027 World Sailing Championships as 22-30 January 2027, with a Test Event being held one year prior. by World Sailing Posted 23 Sep 18:40 NZST All set in Trieste for the Melges 24 Worlds All set in Trieste for the Melges 24 Worlds Racing set to begin at Yacht Club Adriaco The countdown is nearly over. In just a few hours, the Yacht Club Adriaco will oversee the start of one of the most eagerly awaited international sailing events of the season. by International Melges 24 Class Association Posted 23 Sep 16:41 NZST 2025 Six Metre World Championship Day 1 2025 Six Metre World Championship Day 1 Wind gods fail to deliver in Oyster Bay, NY Sadly day one of the 2025 Six Metre World Championships at the Seawanhaka Corinthian Yacht Club (SCYC) proved to be a non-starter as the wind failed to make an appearance. by Fiona Brown Posted 23 Sep 12:51 NZST 52 Super Series Porto Cervo practice race 52 Super Series Porto Cervo practice race The loss of the last 'dress rehearsal' is something of a disappointment Although there was just enough breeze to execute a couple of meaningful practice starts, the breeze dropped away and thereafter proved insufficient to allow the planned two short official practice races to be sailed today off Porto Cervo. by 52 Super Series Posted 23 Sep 04:42 NZST Materials That Make the Difference Materials That Make the Difference Discover the performance fabrics behind the Henri-Lloyd AW25 collection Discover the performance fabrics behind our AW25 collection. This season, Henri-Lloyd has focused on advanced, responsibly sourced materials designed to thrive in demanding coastal conditions. by Henri-Lloyd Posted 22 Sep 23:00 NZST Teams are go for 2025 Six Metre World Championship Teams are go for 2025 Six Metre World Championship 29 boats registered and ready to race Registration is now complete and 29 teams from ten nations are ready to race for the 2025 Six Metre World Championships at the Seawanhaka Corinthian Yacht Club on Long Island Sound. by Fiona Brown Posted 22 Sep 21:06 NZST 2025 Dutch Water Week overall 2025 Dutch Water Week overall From experiment to future The Dutch Water Week concluded today with the pilot finals of the Sailing Grand Slam (SGS). by Simon Keijzer / Dutch Water Week Posted 22 Sep 19:49 NZST RORC Transatlantic Race 2026 preview RORC Transatlantic Race 2026 preview 3000 miles, one epic challenge The RORC Transatlantic Race in association with the International Maxi Association and Yacht Club de France will start from Marina Lanzarote on 11th January 2026. by Louay Habib / RORC Posted 22 Sep 19:32 NZST And so, it begins… And so, it begins… Grand Final not run yet, but our Hobart coverage begins with something very cool Maybe a tad earlier than last year, which I think was after the Grand Final, but the 100th entrant seemed like a good place to set things off. Now with that said, Sail-World's Hobart coverage begins. by John Curnow, Sail-World.com AUS Editor Posted 22 Sep 10:00 NZST ILCA Announcement ILCA Announcement Protecting the one-design integrity of the class ILCA's mission is to protect the integrity of strict one-design sailing—the principle that ensures every sailor competes on equal terms. This principle, enshrined in the ILCA Fundamental Rule, has been the foundation of our class's success. by ILCA Class Association Posted 22 Sep 07:49 NZST The Ocean Race Europe 2025: The summer of racing The Ocean Race Europe 2025: The summer of racing Biotherm delivered a masterclass - Paprec Arkéa a lesson in consistency This Saturday, after a fiercely contested final race, the second edition of The Ocean Race Europe came to a close. It was a seven-week adventure from Germany to Montenegro, full of twists and turns, resilience, and raw emotion. by The Ocean Race Posted 22 Sep 07:30 NZST Germany Deutsche Bank claim first SailGP event win Germany Deutsche Bank claim first SailGP event win Race Day 2 of the Rolex Switzerland Sail Grand Prix The Germany SailGP Team presented by Deutsche Bank has entered the winners circle, claiming their first event victory at the Rolex Switzerland Sail Grand Prix in tricky, light conditions on the waters of Lake Geneva. by SailGP Posted 22 Sep 04:03 NZST 2025 Dutch Water Week day 4 2025 Dutch Water Week day 4 At the end of the city's main shopping street, spectators could watch the racing The penultimate day of the Dutch Water Week brought Olympic-class sailing and windsurfing right into the heart of Almere. by Simon Keijzer / Dutch Water Week Posted 21 Sep 23:13 NZST America's Cup: Controversial agreement signed America's Cup: Controversial agreement signed According to Italian media, the secret AC Partnership agreement has been signed by CoR/D* International sailing journalist, Fabio Pozo, writing for the Milan based newspaper La Stampa, reports that the secret America's Cup Partnership (ACP) agreement is expected to be signed next week. by Richard Gladwell/Sail-World.com/nz Posted 21 Sep 22:46 NZST Women's Match Racing Worlds in Chicago overall Women's Match Racing Worlds in Chicago overall History made: Match in Pink Team wins fifth consecutive title Pauline Courtois and her Match in Pink by Normandy Elite Team from Le Havre in France have once again proven their dominance in the sport of match racing, capturing their fifth consecutive World Sailing Women's Match Racing World Championship title by Women's WMRT Posted 21 Sep 21:21 NZST Race to the Finish with Paprec Arkéa Race to the Finish with Paprec Arkéa Zhik is the official gear partner for The Ocean Race Europe The Ocean Race Europe has again proven why it is one of the most demanding tests in sailing. With Zhik as the official gear partner, the Paprec Arkéa crew faced the extremes of Europe's waters equipped for the challenge. by Zhik Posted 21 Sep 20:00 NZST New trophy for 2025 Six Metre Worlds New trophy for 2025 Six Metre Worlds Presented by HM King Juan Carlos of Spain The Opening Ceremony for the 2025 International Six Metre Open and Classic World Championships saw the 29 participating teams from nine nations gather on the waterside lawn of the Seawanhaka Corinthian Yacht Club. by Fiona Brown Posted 21 Sep 15:08 NZST SailGP: NZ's Blackfoils have work to do in Geneva SailGP: NZ's Blackfoils have work to do in Geneva NZ's Black Foils had an end to end victory in SailGP's first ever race on Lake Geneva. A wire to wire victory in SailGP's first ever race on Lake Geneva provided the Black Foils' (NZL) highlight of a challenging opening day in Switzerland. However their second and third races dropped them down the leaderboard. by Ben Mackey - Black Foils Posted 21 Sep 13:35 NZST David Porter, King of Sydney Harbour in the 1970s David Porter, King of Sydney Harbour in the 1970s During one of the greatest eras in the 134-year history of the 18ft Skiff class During a 10-year career in the 18s from 1970-71 to 1979-80, inclusive, Dave Porter won the 1975 World Championship, three Australian and five NSW (State) championships as well as numerous club championships. by Frank Quealey Posted 21 Sep 12:50 NZST SailGP: Australia on top in Geneva- Day 1 SailGP: Australia on top in Geneva- Day 1 The Flying Roos (AUS) top of the leaderboard, after the first day of racing in SailGP Switzerland. The Flying Roos sit on top of the leaderboard, after the first day of racing in SailGP Switzerland. This was the first test of the new light air foils, and three races were sailed, all completed within the time limits. by Richard Gladwell/Sail-World.com/nz Posted 21 Sep 12:35 NZST Another win for MACIF Santé Prévoyance Another win for MACIF Santé Prévoyance Sam Goodchild and Loïs Berrehar victorious in Défi Azimut Lorient Agglomération The British skipper Sam Goodchild, who was a key part of the crew on Biotherm that won The Ocean Race Europe, followed up with victory in the two-handed Défi Azimut - Lorient Agglomération 48 Hours race today. by Ed Gorman Posted 21 Sep 10:52 NZST Team Malizia ends on a high Team Malizia ends on a high Boris Herrmann's team fourth in The Ocean Race Europe After five legs, over 4,500 nautical miles, and six weeks of intense offshore racing, The Ocean Race Europe 2025 concluded today in Boka Bay, Montenegro. Team Malizia delivered a strong performance, climbing the overall leaderboard to finish fourth. by Team Malizia Posted 21 Sep 09:56 NZST A podium finish for Holcim-PRB A podium finish for Holcim-PRB Team showed drive, consistent performance and commitment in The Ocean Race Europe After six weeks of racing, Holcim-PRB sailed its final race of The Ocean Race Europe 2025 today in Montenegro. With a third-place finish in the coastal race in Boka Bay, the Swiss boat secured a spot on the podium, claiming the bronze medal. by Holcim-PRB Posted 21 Sep 09:47 NZST 15th Défi Azimut - Acceleration and extension 15th Défi Azimut - Acceleration and extension Sleep? Dream on! The numerous videos posted by the OBRs (On-Board Reporters) on the Défi Azimut Lorient Agglomération server this morning testify to the infinite patience and the depth of talent required by the crews to make the Occidentale de Sein. by Azimut Posted 21 Sep 08:53 NZST Biotherm takes the win Biotherm takes the win Spectacular Coastal Race in Boka Bay marks the end of The Ocean Race Europe The Boka Bay Coastal Race was a perfect reflection of this edition of The Ocean Race Europe: spectacular. And as they did over and over again during the past six weeks, it was Paul Meilhat's Biotherm who secured victory. by The Ocean Race Posted 21 Sep 06:12 NZST America's Cup: Vision for the Naples unveiled America's Cup: Vision for the Naples unveiled Emirates Team NZ and Sport e Salute unveiled the vision for the America's Cup in Naples in 2027. Emirates Team NZ and Sport e Salute, the publicly-owned Italian company responsible for promoting sports and a healthy lifestyle across the nation, unveiled the vision for the Louis Vuitton 38th America's Cup in Naples in 2027. by America's Cup Media Posted 21 Sep 02:30 NZST Globe40 2025 update Globe40 2025 update Credit Mutuel arrives in the Cape Verde archipelago Ian Lipinski and Antoine Carpentier on CREDIT MUTUEL marked the start of this second edition of the GLOBE40 with their victory in the first official leg of the event. It was at 08:37 UTC today that they crossed the finish line off the city of Mindelo! by Sirius Events Posted 21 Sep 00:36 NZST Meet Benoit Marie: 6-for-6 and Mini Transat Ready Meet Benoit Marie: 6-for-6 and Mini Transat Ready Six races - six wins Benoit Marie isn't just having a good season — he's having a perfect one onboard his Classe Mini Nicomatic x Petit Bateau. Six races. Six wins. by Cyclops Marine Posted 20 Sep 23:00 NZST Ferrari unveils the Hypersail rig innovations Ferrari unveils the Hypersail rig innovations D-section mast with 90 degree rotation together with a double skin mainsail The Ferrari Hypersail team is pleased to unveil the latest design and engineering innovations developed for the rig and sails of Ferrari's oceanic sailboat. by Ferrari Hypersail Posted 20 Sep 22:28 NZST The latest in fleet monitoring and tracking The latest in fleet monitoring and tracking Join us on October 22nd for an in-depth exploration of the latest in tracking technology Fleet monitoring and tracking are essential for efficiency, safety, and compliance with real-time visibility into fleet movements critical. by Sarah Heron Posted 20 Sep 21:30 NZST 2025 Dutch Water Week day 3 2025 Dutch Water Week day 3 Britain's Micky Beckett continues to lead the ILCA 7 fleet Day Three of the Dutch Water Week, the last stop of the Sailing Grand Slam 2025, brought sunshine and light winds to Almere. by Simon Keijzer / Dutch Water Week Posted 20 Sep 20:53 NZST Women's Match Racing Worlds in Chicago Day 3 Women's Match Racing Worlds in Chicago Day 3 Quarter-Finals set at Women's Match Racing Worlds After a third day of unseasonable light airs on Lake Michigan, the qualifying round-robin stage of the World Sailing Women's Match Racing World Championship concluded, advancing the top eight teams to the quarter-final stage. by Women's WMRT Posted 20 Sep 19:57 NZST 30% OFF Vaikobi Duffel & Dry Bags! 30% OFF Vaikobi Duffel & Dry Bags! This deal ends this Sunday at midnight Whether you're packing for a weekend trip, hitting the water, or just need reliable storage, now's the time to upgrade your gear. by Vaikobi Posted 20 Sep 13:00 NZST OK Dinghy Worlds at Lake Garda overall OK Dinghy Worlds at Lake Garda overall Andrew Mills wins after a epic week for the 212 helms Britain's Andrew Mills has won the 2025 OK Dinghy world championship after an epic week of racing on Lake Garda. With only one race possible on the final day, the result was academic to Mills, who was already discarding a second. by Robert Deaves Posted 20 Sep 11:39 NZST Black Foils: New boards and rudders for Geneva Black Foils: New boards and rudders for Geneva Black Foils hope for a better weekend after test racing in light winds on Lake Geneva New boat configurations, fresh water and forecast light wind conditions leading to different crew numbers are set to make for a unique weekend as SailGP hits Geneva for the first time. by Ben Mackey - Black Foils Posted 20 Sep 10:29 NZST Formia to Host 450+ Sailors for ILCA Master Worlds Formia to Host 450+ Sailors for ILCA Master Worlds Sailors from 31 nations have arrived in Italy The 2025 ILCA Master World Championships officially kicked off today in Formia, Italy. This year's event has drawn over 450 sailors from 31 nations, making it one of the largest gatherings of the ILCA Master community worldwide. by Agustín Argüelles Posted 20 Sep 09:24 NZST North Sails Ferrari Hypersail apparel partnership North Sails Ferrari Hypersail apparel partnership Bringing together two iconic brands at the forefront of performance and innovation North Sails today announced a multi-year partnership with Ferrari that brings together two iconic brands at the forefront of performance and innovation in sailing and motorsport. by North Sails Posted 20 Sep 08:00 NZST SailGP prepares for high-stakes Lake Geneva debut SailGP prepares for high-stakes Lake Geneva debut A weekend of tactical, light-air racing on the horizon The Rolex Switzerland Sail Grand Prix begins tomorrow with a weekend of tactical, light-air racing on the horizon. All twelve national teams hit the water today, getting in essential practice laps in the only freshwater venue of the season. by SailGP Posted 20 Sep 07:29 NZST 37 days to the Transat Café L'or 37 days to the Transat Café L'or 72 boat fleet includes 18 female skippers On Sunday, October 26, at 2pm local time the 72 boats registered for the 17th edition of the TRANSAT CAFÉ L'OR Le Havre Normandie will set sail on the most famous double-handed transatlantic race. by Transat Café L'OR Posted 20 Sep 05:15 NZST Uncertainty reigns across Biscay in Défi Azimut Uncertainty reigns across Biscay in Défi Azimut A cracking start for Charal, leading the fleet off the Glénans archipelago Doubt lingers this Thursday regarding the intentions of the wind gods off the coast of Lorient, Brittany. Will the fleet have enough breeze to fill their sails throughout the rectangular course concocted by Race Management? by Azimut Posted 20 Sep 00:41 NZST The Ocean Race Europe is heading towards its final The Ocean Race Europe is heading towards its final All to play for in the final weekend of racing in Boka Bay, Montenegro The Ocean Race Europe 2025 is heading towards its Finale in Boka Bay, Montenegro. With the last points still in play, the final coastal race on Saturday will decide the remaining positions. by The Ocean Race Posted 19 Sep 20:51 NZST SailGP: Artemis is the 13th team to join SailGP SailGP: Artemis is the 13th team to join SailGP ETNZ co-helmsman Nathan Outteridge to be the helmsman for new Swedish SailGP team. SailGP CEO Russell Coutts has announced that the Swedish team Artemis is the 13th team to join the SailGP League. The helmsman will be Nathan Outteridge, currently a co-helmsman with Emirates Team New Zealand. by Richard Gladwell/Sail-World.com/nz Posted 19 Sep 20:16 NZST 2025 Dutch Water Week day 2 2025 Dutch Water Week day 2 Some fleets are testing new race formats and scoring systems Day two of Dutch Water Week once again delivered classic Dutch autumn conditions: strong gusty winds, grey skies and occasional rain showers. by Simon Keijzer / Dutch Water Week Posted 19 Sep 19:27 NZST