Hornet Nationals at Torbay Day 1 Hornet Nationals at Torbay Day 1 Rain clears after a few coffees with two good races held 19 Hornets have ventured down to the Royal Torbay Yacht Club for the 2025 Hornet Nationals. The morning started wet so most of the fleet took refuge in a local establishment for a cooked breakfast and a few coffees. by Gavin Poulloin Posted 6 Jun 06:10 BST 2025 Santa Maria Cup in Annapolis, USA Day 2 2025 Santa Maria Cup in Annapolis, USA Day 2 Final four skippers emerge from a competitive qualifying double-round robin stage A thrilling second day of racing at the 2025 Santa Maria Cup saw the final four skippers emerge from a competitive qualifying double-round robin stage. by Women's WMRT Posted 6 Jun 05:47 BST Scandinavian Gold Cup at Sopot, Poland Day 1 Scandinavian Gold Cup at Sopot, Poland Day 1 A slow start with very little wind The Scandinavian Gold Cup opened Thursday in Sopot, Poland, with seven 5.5 Metres competing for this historic and iconic trophy that dates back to 1922. Unfortunately, there was not enough wind to even complete one race. by Robert Deaves Posted 5 Jun 21:58 BST 49er, 49erFX and Nacra 17 Europeans Day 3 49er, 49erFX and Nacra 17 Europeans Day 3 A six-hour bake on the water Veteran and multi-Olympic race officer Sulis was clear at the morning briefing, "Our priority is to get three races for the 49er so they can progress to the gold fleet." by 49er & Nacra 17 Sailing Posted 5 Jun 21:33 BST Galicia 52 Super Series Royal Cup Day 3 Galicia 52 Super Series Royal Cup Day 3 Platoon Aviation turn up the heat but don't dent American Magic Quantum Racing's lead After a disappointing first regatta of the season when they finished in an uncharacteristic last position in Saint-Tropez, the fortunes of the German flagged 2023 52 SUPER SERIES overall champions Platoon Aviation seem to have turned for the better. by 52 Super Series Posted 5 Jun 21:15 BST Diverse international fleet for 5th AEGEAN 600 Diverse international fleet for 5th AEGEAN 600 The race start is a little over 1 month away In a sign that this newest of the world's 600-mile classic offshore races has reached maturity, organizers from the Hellenic Offshore Racing Club are pleased to announce yet another large international fleet will be assembled for the 2025 AEGEAN 600. by Hellenic Offshore Racing Club Posted 5 Jun 19:03 BST Women on Water Festival at Ballyholme Women on Water Festival at Ballyholme RYA Northern Ireland host event for 40 newcomers This past weekend, RYA Northern Ireland hosted its Women on Water Festival at Ballyholme Yacht Club, giving attendees with little or no experience in sailing the opportunity to explore a variety of water-based activities. by RYA Northern Ireland Posted 5 Jun 17:12 BST Mirror Southern Championships at Itchenor Mirror Southern Championships at Itchenor An afternoon party with sunshine, Ibiza house beats and kids in sumo suits A fantastic mixed set of sailors showcased just why the Mirror class is one of the best investments you can make. With sailors from 5 to 75, single handers, junior teams and Haribo-dispensing parents there is no excuse not to get involved. by Ian Dobson Posted 5 Jun 16:06 BST America's Cup: Another sponsor signs for Italians America's Cup: Another sponsor signs for Italians Luna Rossa has announced that Unipol has renewed its trust in the team Luna Rossa has announced that Unipol has renewed its trust in the team and will accompany it as an official sponsor for the duration of the 38th America's Cup. by Luna Rossa Challenge Posted 5 Jun 15:49 BST Save the Date - Cowes Classics Regatta 2026 Save the Date - Cowes Classics Regatta 2026 The dates now confirmed after a highly successful 2025 event As the curtain comes down on what has been a remarkable Cowes Classics Week 2025, thoughts at the Royal London Yacht Club and the Royal Thames Yacht Club turn towards the hosting of Cowes Classics Regatta 2026 with the dates now confirmed. by Magnus Wheatley Posted 5 Jun 15:00 BST SailGP: Media Conference concludes in New York SailGP: Media Conference concludes in New York The media conference ahead of the Mubadala New York Sail Grand Prix has concluded, without any speci The media conference ahead of the Mubadala New York Sail Grand Prix has concluded, without any special points being revealed, save for Brazil lending a crew member to Germany. by Richard Gladwell/Sail-World.com/nz Posted 5 Jun 14:37 BST 2.4mR Toulon Regatta 2.4mR Toulon Regatta Glorious racing in the Cote D'Azur Now a contender for the premier event in this year's 2.4mR calendar, this has got to be the highlight of the year! by Bruce Hill Posted 5 Jun 14:08 BST A decade of pushing the boundaries at A+T A decade of pushing the boundaries at A+T Celebrating 10 years of the world's best yacht instruments 2025 marks a decade of pushing the boundaries of quality and customer service in the global yachting industry for A+T Instruments. by A+T Instruments Posted 5 Jun 12:00 BST Hugh Jackman and Ryan Reynolds Take the Helm Hugh Jackman and Ryan Reynolds Take the Helm As Co-Owners of the 'BONDS Flying Roos' Australia's SailGP Team Today Australia's three-time SailGP champions have unveiled a new identity as well as two new co-owners - Hugh Jackman and Ryan Reynolds - who join Driver and CEO Tom Slingsby in leading the freshly rebranded BONDS Flying Roos SailGP Team. by SailGP Posted 5 Jun 11:56 BST Should SailGP ditch the wings? Should SailGP ditch the wings? As SailGP resumes in New York this weekend, we ask the question As SailGP resumes in New York this weekend, we ask the question of whether the F50's solid wingsails should be ditched and replaced instead with twin-skin mainsails, in a similar way to what is used on the AC75 and AC40 of the America's Cup. by Mark Jardine Posted 5 Jun 11:48 BST K1 Class Poised for a Thrilling Summer K1 Class Poised for a Thrilling Summer Gearing up for an exceptionally busy and exciting period The K1 class is gearing up for an exceptionally busy and exciting period, with a packed schedule of challenging races and a groundbreaking new rally. by Ian Duke Posted 5 Jun 11:44 BST CIC Normandy Channel Race Summary CIC Normandy Channel Race Summary The Low-Down on an epic week in the English Channel The arrival in Ouistreham at 00:21 hours local time on Sunday of JANGADA RACING (No.152), skippered by Richard Palmer and Rupert Holmes, rounded off this 16th edition of the CIC NORMANDY CHANNEL RACE. by Sirius Events Posted 5 Jun 10:32 BST RS Sailing Store partners with RS Nationals RS Sailing Store partners with RS Nationals Official chandlery partner for the noughty and RS Vareo class Nationals 2025 The RS Class Association is thrilled to announce that RS Sailing Store will be the official chandlery partner for the noughty and RS Vareo class National Championships 2025. by RS Class Association Posted 5 Jun 08:30 BST 2025 Santa Maria Cup in Annapolis, USA Day 1 2025 Santa Maria Cup in Annapolis, USA Day 1 Racing in Women's World Match Racing Tour Event 2 underway Perfect conditions graced the opening day of the 2025 Santa Maria Cup in Annapolis, USA, Stage 2 of the 2025 Women's World Match Racing Tour following the tour season opener in San Francisco last week. by Women's WMRT Posted 5 Jun 06:39 BST 49er, 49erFX and Nacra 17 Europeans Day 2 49er, 49erFX and Nacra 17 Europeans Day 2 It can be easy to win! For everyone else, it was a day of tense battles Win the start, grab the first shift, consolidate and extend! The winning formula is easy, and those who got ahead took full advantage of an easy course once they got to the front. For everyone else, it was a day of tense battles. by 49er & Nacra 17 Sailing Posted 5 Jun 06:14 BST Torrid 29er Nationals test 30 crews at Manly Torrid 29er Nationals test 30 crews at Manly Long-time sailing buddies Will Mason and Will Leech dominated the Polished Concrete 29er Nationals. Long-time sailing buddies Will Mason and Will Leech teamed up to dominate the 2025 Polished Concrete NZ 29er Nationals at Manly SC, in challenging conditions, over Kings Birthday weekend. by Richard Gladwell/Sail-World.com/nz Posted 5 Jun 00:24 BST New British Sailing Talent Academies open New British Sailing Talent Academies open Four Academy host venues announced as programme applications open up The Royal Yachting Association (RYA) is proud to announce the launch of four new British Sailing Talent Academies as part of its commitment to developing the next generation of high-performance sailors. by RYA Press Office Posted 4 Jun 20:27 BST Galicia 52 Super Series Royal Cup Day 2 Galicia 52 Super Series Royal Cup Day 2 American Magic Quantum Racing extend their lead after challenging light winds day Patience, concentration, risk management and perhaps a highly developed sixth sense of the subtle changes in the light breezes, were among the key assets shared by the crews which did best today, the second racing day. by 52 Super Series Posted 4 Jun 20:24 BST Loro Piana Giraglia 2025 preview Loro Piana Giraglia 2025 preview 139 yachts are set to line up on the starting line Starting tomorrow, Thursday, 5 June, registration opens for the 72nd edition of the Loro Piana Giraglia, the oldest offshore regatta in the Mediterranean. by Yacht Club Italiano Posted 4 Jun 20:06 BST Miracle Midlands Championship at Staunton Harold Miracle Midlands Championship at Staunton Harold A great start to the season despite the challenging conditions Staunton Harold Sailing Club hosted the first Miracle class event of the year over the May Whit Bank Holiday weekend. Desp — after at least three teams decided against making the trip due to the conditions. by Graham Watts Posted 4 Jun 18:03 BST The evolving world of sailing fabrics The evolving world of sailing fabrics The sport of sailing is evolving, and the clothing we wear is changing with it The sport of sailing is evolving, and the clothing we wear is changing with it. We see features such as impact protection becoming more commonplace, but there is a more subtle change happening with the fabric of the garments themselves. by Mark Jardine Posted 4 Jun 17:00 BST Topper Coastal Championships at Plas Heli Topper Coastal Championships at Plas Heli Pwllheli is a great sailing venue but 97 sailors didn't see the best side of it With 79 sailors entered in the 5.3 rig it called for flights and ensured some good racing in some tricky conditions. by Henry Noel Posted 4 Jun 16:22 BST Rooster RS Elite UK National Championship Preview Rooster RS Elite UK National Championship Preview Being held as part of the Royal Thames Yacht Club 250th Anniversary Regatta The Rooster RS Elite UK National Championship kicks off next Wednesday in Cowes as part of the Royal Thames Yacht Club 250th Anniversary Regatta. by Debbie Jarvis Posted 4 Jun 15:38 BST Staunton Harold's 'Graduate Dinghy' Gin Race Staunton Harold's 'Graduate Dinghy' Gin Race A Spirited Finale to the Nationals! To round off a brilliant Bank Holiday weekend of Graduate Championship racing, Staunton Harold Sailing Club hosted the light-hearted but keenly contested 'Chocolate Smiths' Gin Handicap Pursuit Race. by Ann Nugent Posted 4 Jun 14:42 BST Warrior EAORA top scoring boat in North Sea Race Warrior EAORA top scoring boat in North Sea Race Winning the Charlie Mills Memorial Trophy Simon Farren's A40 Warrior, co-skippered by Ben Peter, won class two in ther RORC North Sea Race - so winning the Charlie Mills Memorial Trophy for the highest placed EAORA boat in the race. by Paul Wood Posted 4 Jun 14:21 BST Sailing Chandlery RS400 Southern Tour at Parkstone Sailing Chandlery RS400 Southern Tour at Parkstone 10-20 knot South Westerly breezes and sunshine greeted the sailors A super forecast of a 10-20 knot South Westerly breezes and sunshine greeted the sailors for the combined RS400 Southern Tour sponsored by Sailing Chandlery and the South West Ugly Tour RS200 Open Meeting. by Martin Powell Posted 4 Jun 14:15 BST 2025 Dutch Youth Regatta overall 2025 Dutch Youth Regatta overall A new chapter in Kamperland After nearly two decades in Workum, the Dutch Youth Regatta (DYR) embarked on a new journey in Kamperland. The move to Roompot Marina introduced sailors to the dynamic conditions of the Oosterschelde, offering both challenges and opportunities for growth. by International 29er Class Posted 4 Jun 13:02 BST Vortex Nationals at Yorkshire Dales Vortex Nationals at Yorkshire Dales A sailing club with a hot tub?! After rigging the boats on Saturday morning we had a briefing from race officer Stuart Walker and then a good lunch was served by the galley team. The weekend looked like being a light wind affair going by the weather forecasts. by Mick Collins Posted 4 Jun 11:43 BST Merlin Rocket Allen SE Series at Brightlingsea Merlin Rocket Allen SE Series at Brightlingsea It's not true that reaches only spread out the fleet and do not result in place changes 16 Merlin Rockets came from north, south and west to join six home boats for the Brightlingsea Open Meeting, almost at the eastern extremity of Essex. Conditions were even better than last year with a good Force 3 to 5 for all the races. by Will Henderson Posted 4 Jun 11:01 BST RS200 Sprint Championship at Waldringfield RS200 Sprint Championship at Waldringfield Fast, furious, and above all - fun! Fast, furious, and above all - fun! That was the RS200 Sprints event run at Waldringfield SC on Sunday 1st June. With glorious sunshine, a high tide and a gusty F3-4 the stage was set for five short races (15-20 minutes). by Andrew Nunn Posted 4 Jun 10:52 BST Armstrong Foils Demo Days return for 2025 Armstrong Foils Demo Days return for 2025 Test the latest gear, get expert advice, and ride with the pros. Armstrong Foils is proud to announce the return of Armstrong Demo Days for 2025. Test the latest gear, get expert advice, and ride with the pros. by Noora Ruskola Posted 4 Jun 06:41 BST International 5o5 Euro Cup Leg 2 at Lake Garda International 5o5 Euro Cup Leg 2 at Lake Garda Stunning scenery, fresh water and great Ora breezes Between May 29th and 31st, 41 505's from 10 countries arrived in the small town of Riva at the Northern end of Lake Garda in Italy for leg 2 of the 2025 505 Euro Cup series. by Mike Holt Posted 4 Jun 06:29 BST Largs Sailing Club Splashmaps Club Championships Largs Sailing Club Splashmaps Club Championships Packed schedule, varied race formats, challenging conditions and vibrant social atmosphere Largs Sailing Club held the reintroduction of its long-anticipated Club Championships over the weekend of 31st May/1st June, proudly sponsored by Splashmaps. by Alastair Kent Posted 4 Jun 05:40 BST 49er, 49erFX and Nacra 17 Europeans Day 1 49er, 49erFX and Nacra 17 Europeans Day 1 Austrians Prettner and Flachberger tip into early lead Keanu Prettner with Jakob Flachberger (AUT) were locked in a light air duel with defending European Champions Hernan Umpiere with Fernando Diz (URU). The two teams were tipped by their fellow competitors as the ones to watch in light winds and delivered. by 49er & Nacra 17 Sailing Posted 3 Jun 21:18 BST ILCA Women's Coaching Weekend at Weymouth ILCA Women's Coaching Weekend at Weymouth Sailors thrive in 'champagne to fruity' conditions ILCA sailors from as far away as Norwich gathered in Weymouth when The Andrew Simpson Performance Academy hosted the ILCA Women's Coaching Programme led by Georgina Povall and supported by Molly Sacker from the British Sailing Team. by Suzie Munnery Posted 3 Jun 19:18 BST