Fuerteventura PWA Grand Slam Day 7 Fuerteventura PWA Grand Slam Day 7 Sarah-Quita Offringa survives Super Final scare to earn 16th Freestyle world title Sarah-Quita Offringa survives Super Final scare to earn 16th Freestyle world title and 27th overall, while Yentel Caers powers to victory in Men's. by Chris Yates Posted 26 Jul 01:02 AEST Vaikobi V-DRY-X Team Kit Vaikobi V-DRY-X Team Kit We speak to Pat Langley and Bart Milczarczyk V-DRY-X is a major launch for the Australian technical clothing brand Vaikobi, launching into the yacht racing team market with high performance outer layer clothing specifically designed to be customised with the branding and colours of that team. by Mark Jardine Posted 25 Jul 22:58 AEST Admiral's Cup Tom Hicks Thursday Photo Gallery Admiral's Cup Tom Hicks Thursday Photo Gallery He is always ready to capture Solent action Tom Hicks is always ready to capture Solent action, and the Admiral's Cup naturally delivered. These shots are from Thursday 24th July 2025. by Tom Hicks Posted 25 Jul 19:27 AEST WASZP Games 2025 Day 4 Photo Gallery WASZP Games 2025 Day 4 Photo Gallery A snapshot of the day by Mark Jardine It was a case of grabbing the wind and sunshine while it lasted on Day 4 of the 2025 WASZP Games, and each of the fleets got a bit of racing in before the rain started to fall and the breeze died away. by Mark Jardine Posted 25 Jul 16:35 AEST Noakes Sydney Gold Coast Yacht Race Preview Noakes Sydney Gold Coast Yacht Race Preview This year's edition is looking to break the light wind pattern and possibly set new records The Noakes Sydney Gold Coast Yacht Race (NSGCYR) has long been regarded as a cornerstone of any Australian offshore yachtie's calendar. by CYCA Media Posted 25 Jul 16:16 AEST Admiral's Cup Inshore Racing Day 3 Admiral's Cup Inshore Racing Day 3 Youth, grit and glory define inshore battle The final day of inshore racing at the 2025 Admiral's Cup delivered high drama, high stakes and no shortage of action, especially at race starts. Three intense races pushed crews to the limit and completed the six-race inshore series. by Louay Habib / RORC Posted 25 Jul 14:58 AEST WASZP Games 2025 Day 4 WASZP Games 2025 Day 4 The Weymouth weather continued to keep the fleet guessing The Weymouth weather continued to keep the fleet guessing, with the northerly breeze hanging in the early forecast before giving way to a westerly build. by Nicola Hoyle Posted 25 Jul 14:38 AEST Admiral's Cup Paul Wyeth Thursday Photo Gallery Admiral's Cup Paul Wyeth Thursday Photo Gallery The battle points ahead of the Fastnet race intense The six-race inshore series has now been completed with an unstable northerly, swinging to the west later. The starts were particularly intense as the teams battled for points ahead of the Fastnet, and Paul Wyeth was on hand to capture the action. by Paul Wyeth Posted 25 Jul 14:18 AEST Admiral's Cup 2025 | D3 Inshore Racing Videos Admiral's Cup 2025 | D3 Inshore Racing Videos More light and tricky conditions on the Solent. Three races? More light and tricky conditions on the Solent. Three races? by Bow Caddy Media Posted 25 Jul 11:55 AEST Catalyst 45: Project Render delivery voyage Catalyst 45: Project Render delivery voyage Catalyst 45 proved its versatility, and seaworthiness completing a 1,100nm Pacific Ocean voyage. While better known as an America's Cup tender, the Catalyst 45 proved the versatility, and seaworthiness of the design completing a 1,290nm Pacific Ocean delivery voyage to Fiji. Here's the story... by Lloyd Stevenson Boatbuilders Posted 25 Jul 08:58 AEST O'pen Skiff World Championship in Japan O'pen Skiff World Championship in Japan Team USA delivers a solid performance Five US sailors traveled to Nishinomiya, Japan for six days of challenging conditions, hot temperatures, and world class sailing. USA sailor Lucas Doran was in third place in the U17 fleet before the final day of racing. by Jen Guimaraes Posted 25 Jul 08:23 AEST Admirals Cup: Day 4 - All hanging on the Fastnet. Admirals Cup: Day 4 - All hanging on the Fastnet. The end of the beginning of the 2025 Admirals' Cup. Rán runs aground - claims redress. Today marked the End of the Beginning of the 2025 Admirals' Cup with the conclusion of Inshore racing on what is known as the "Central Solent". The Baltic teams' TP52 Rán hit a sandbank and has claimed redress. by Richard Gladwell in Cowes Posted 25 Jul 08:21 AEST Palm Beach Motor Yachts Trans-Tasman 49ers Series Palm Beach Motor Yachts Trans-Tasman 49ers Series Happening for the first time at Hamilton Island Race Week Palm Beach Motor Yachts is proud to be the naming rights sponsor of the Palm Beach Motor Yachts Trans-Tasman 49er Series, which will debut at the 2025 Hamilton Island Race Week, celebrating its 40th edition in August. by Palm Beach Motor Yachts Posted 25 Jul 08:05 AEST Less than 48 hours to Rolex Fastnet Race Less than 48 hours to Rolex Fastnet Race Battle lines are being drawn up Battle lines are being drawn up for the RORC's centenary Rolex Fastnet Race. As the final day of Admiral's Cup inshore racing took place in the Solent, so several yachts due to take part in Saturday's main event were out training. by James Boyd / RORC Posted 25 Jul 07:03 AEST A Day at the WASZP Games A Day at the WASZP Games Video interviews with some of the sailors and supporters of the class The WASZP Games 2025, being held at the Weymouth & Portland National Sailing Academy in the UK, has attracted 248 of the foiling dinghies to take part in a week of varied and high intensity racing. by Mark Jardine Posted 25 Jul 05:33 AEST Admiral's Cup David Maynard Thursday Gallery Admiral's Cup David Maynard Thursday Gallery First race of the day, captured for our viewing pleasure David Maynard was out on the water to catch the action from the first on Thursday of the Admiral's Cup Inshore Racing. by David Maynard Posted 25 Jul 05:04 AEST World Sailing's inaugural Impact Report World Sailing's inaugural Impact Report Charting a new course for a sustainable future in sport World Sailing, the global governing body for the sport of sailing, today released its first Impact Report, a comprehensive overview of the federation's significant progress in environmental sustainability and social contribution. by World Sailing Posted 25 Jul 01:33 AEST Yoann Richomme returns to Fastnet Yoann Richomme returns to Fastnet Says Elodie Bonafous' is the boat to beat This weekend's biennial Rolex Fastnet Race - one of the oldest classics in sailing - sees the IMOCA Class return to the racetrack, with eight boats on the startline on Saturday for what is the second round of this year's IMOCA Globe Series Championship. by Ed Gorman / IMOCA Globe Series Posted 25 Jul 01:12 AEST 2025 iQFOiL Youth & Junior Worlds kicks off 2025 iQFOiL Youth & Junior Worlds kicks off Over 20 races scheduled across eight days, with the world's top young windsurfers chasing the title The world's fastest young windsurfers are arriving in Brittany as the 2025 iQFOiL Youth & Junior World Championships get under way in Brest. by iQFOiL Communications Posted 25 Jul 00:53 AEST Fuerteventura PWA Grand Slam Day 6 Fuerteventura PWA Grand Slam Day 6 Arguably the best female Freestyle final of all time Sarah-Quita Offringa pushed all the way by Maaike Huvermann in arguably the best female Freestyle final of all time, while Yentel Caers wins ‘Battle of Belgium' against Steven Van Broeckhoven to hold respective event leads. by Chris Yates Posted 24 Jul 21:48 AEST Admiral's Cup 2025 | D2 Inshore Racing Videos Admiral's Cup 2025 | D2 Inshore Racing Videos One race and then it was all done. Very light and even a bit of liquid sunshine. One race and then it was all done. Very light and even a bit of liquid sunshine. by Bow Caddy Media Posted 24 Jul 20:57 AEST How to follow RORC Centenary Rolex Fastnet Race How to follow RORC Centenary Rolex Fastnet Race At present 451 yachts are entered, which, if all start on Saturday, will break the previous record. This year's centennial edition of the Rolex Fastnet Race will set sail this Saturday, 26 July from the Royal Yacht Squadron line off Cowes, Isle of Wight, bound for Cherbourg-en-Cotentin, France. by James Boyd / RORC Posted 24 Jul 20:30 AEST WASZP Games 2025 Day 3 WASZP Games 2025 Day 3 When racing got under way, it was a game of patience, persistence, and pressure-hunting Day 3 of the WASZP Games dawned with cautious optimism as the early risers in the boat park were greeted by a light but promising northerly breeze. However, an approaching front caused the race committee to call a three-hour postponement. by Nicola Hoyle Posted 24 Jul 18:22 AEST Masters Games in Canberra early bird entries Masters Games in Canberra early bird entries More than 200 sailors are expected to hit the waters of Lake Burley Griffin More than 200 sailors are expected to hit the waters of Lake Burley Griffin in Canberra this October as part of the 2025 Australian Masters Games by Harry Fisher, Down Under Sail Posted 24 Jul 16:52 AEST Admiral's Cup Paul Wyeth Wednesday Photo Gallery Admiral's Cup Paul Wyeth Wednesday Photo Gallery The wind was lighter, the conditions were overcast, but Paul still makes the action come alive The wind was lighter, the conditions were overcast, but Paul Wyeth still makes the action come alive with his photos. Here's his gallery from the racing on Wednesday in the 2025 Admiral's Cup. by Paul Wyeth Posted 24 Jul 15:26 AEST Admiral's Cup PKC Media Wednesday Photo Gallery Admiral's Cup PKC Media Wednesday Photo Gallery Out on the water on Wednesday to capture the lighter wind action Patrick Condy of PKC Media was out on the water on Wednesday to capture the lighter wind action in the 2025 Admiral's Cup. Here are his selection of photos from the racing! by PKC Media Posted 24 Jul 15:05 AEST Admiral's Cup Ingrid Abery Wednesday Gallery Admiral's Cup Ingrid Abery Wednesday Gallery Up close and personal with the teams on a lighter wind day Thanks to her long lens and skill, Ingrid Abery got up close and personal with the Admiral's Cup teams on a lighter wind day in the Solent. Enjoy these crew photos, and many more in the gallery above! by Ingrid Abery Posted 24 Jul 14:45 AEST Admiral's Cup 2025 | Day One Inshore Racing Pics Admiral's Cup 2025 | Day One Inshore Racing Pics An excellent day's racing with good breeze. Day One of Inshore Racing at the 2025 Admiral's Cup was highlighted by good breeze. by Bow Caddy Media Posted 24 Jul 11:08 AEST Admiral's Cup 2025 | Inshore Racing Videos Admiral's Cup 2025 | Inshore Racing Videos Day One summary and interviews with many competitors Day One summary and interviews with Back2Black, Black Pearl, Beau Ideal, Beau Geste, and Teasing Machine. by Bow Caddy Media Posted 24 Jul 10:45 AEST America's Cup: Italy's five boat Challenge America's Cup: Italy's five boat Challenge ‘Il Moro di Venezia', a five-boat programme left no stone unturned The transition from colourful and applauded challenges of 1983 and 1987, to Challengers for the XXVIII America's Cup in San Diego, was a pivotal moment in the history of Italy in the competition. by America's Cup Media Posted 24 Jul 06:43 AEST Admirals Cup: Leader board changes - Day 3 Admirals Cup: Leader board changes - Day 3 The wind and the leaderboard did the big switcheroo on the third day of racing in the Admirals' Cup The wind and the leaderboard did the big switcheroo on the third day of racing in the 2025 Admirals Cup, but otherwise the rich got richer on the regatta leaderboard. by Richard Gladwell in Cowes Posted 24 Jul 05:52 AEST Rolex Fastnet Race: Upwind to the Fastnet Rock Rolex Fastnet Race: Upwind to the Fastnet Rock The long range forecast for this year's race shows more benign conditions Teams that competed in the last two Rolex Fastnet Races and are returning for this Saturday's special centenary edition will be breathing a sigh of relief looking at the long term forecast. by James Boyd / RORC Posted 24 Jul 05:33 AEST Admiral's Cup Inshore Racing Day 2 Admiral's Cup Inshore Racing Day 2 Beau Geste and Nola rise in shifty Solent showdown Race Four of the Admiral's Cup brought a tactical masterclass in light airs to the Central Solent. PRO Stuart Childerley set a windward leeward course for both classes, 1.6nm for AC1 and a shorter 1.4nm for AC2. by Louay Habib / RORC Posted 24 Jul 05:09 AEST NYYC International Women's Championship update NYYC International Women's Championship update The final group of five invited skippers is announced The final group of skippers to be announced for the 2026 New York Yacht Club International Women's Championship radiates enthusiasm for this groundbreaking opportunity in one of the world's most famous sailing cities. by New York Yacht Club Posted 24 Jul 03:26 AEST Admiral's Cup David Maynard Wednesday Gallery Admiral's Cup David Maynard Wednesday Gallery A quieter day on the Solent for the international fleet Wednesday's Admiral's Cup inshore racing in the Solent didn't quite have the wind of yesterday, but David Maynard was out on the water to catch the action in the morning before the wind switched off for a while. by David Maynard Posted 24 Jul 03:04 AEST Admiral's Cup Tim Jeffreys Tuesday Photo Gallery Admiral's Cup Tim Jeffreys Tuesday Photo Gallery Enjoy getting this close to the action with his shots! Another great gallery of Admiral's Cup photos from Tuesday's inshore racing has arrived in our inbox, this time from Tim Jefferys. Enjoy getting this close to the action with his shots! by Tim Jefferys Posted 23 Jul 21:54 AEST Trimaran SVR-Lazartigue set for Rolex Fastnet Race Trimaran SVR-Lazartigue set for Rolex Fastnet Race Peter Burling joins Tom Laperche and Franck Cammas on record breaking Ultim Skippered by Tom Laperche, the Trimaran SVR-Lazartigue will line up this Saturday, July 26, for the Rolex Fastnet Race - a legendary event the team won in 2023, setting a new race record. by Trimaran SVR Lazartigue Posted 23 Jul 20:28 AEST Aussies triumphant in the Paper Tiger Internationa Aussies triumphant in the Paper Tiger Internationa The 34th running of the event was staged at Lake Cootharaba Sailing Club The 34th Paper Tiger Internationals were staged 7-10 July 2025 at Lake Cootharaba Sailing Club near Noosa in SE Queensland. This was the first contest between teams from Australia and New Zealand since 2019 and was the 34th in the series. by Brian Robinson Posted 23 Jul 18:51 AEST Admiral's Cup Paul Wyeth Tuesday Photo Gallery Admiral's Cup Paul Wyeth Tuesday Photo Gallery The photos are coming in thick and fast from the amazing racing in the Solent The photos are coming in thick and fast from the amazing racing in the Admiral's Cup. Paul Wyeth has sent us this great selection of shots. by Paul Wyeth Posted 23 Jul 17:09 AEST Multihull talents set for Airlie Beach Race Week Multihull talents set for Airlie Beach Race Week Taking to the water in the Racing, Passage and Weta 4.4 divisions Over 130 entries have been received to-date for 74 Islands Distillery Airlie Beach Race Week and among them are a good roll-up from the multihulls taking to the water in the Racing, Passage and Weta 4.4 divisions. by Di Pearson/ABRW media Posted 23 Jul 17:02 AEST New Zealand: 18 footer innovators New Zealand: 18 footer innovators Strong contributors to the 18ft Skiff's evolution over the years David McDiarmid's Honda Marine 18 footer team had just completed its three-in-a-row winning run at the 2020 JJ Giltinan World Championship on Sydney Harbour when the Covid pandemic hit and suspended the New Zealand 18ft skiff challenge until 2024. by Frank Quealey Posted 23 Jul 16:34 AEST Admiral's Cup Ingrid Abery Tuesday Photo Gallery Admiral's Cup Ingrid Abery Tuesday Photo Gallery We're always thankful to Ingrid Abery for sending in her superb photos at events We're always thankful to Ingrid Abery for sending in her superb photos at events and she continually seems to be in the right place at the right time. by Ingrid Abery Posted 23 Jul 16:07 AEST WASZP Games 2025 Day 2 WASZP Games 2025 Day 2 A fresh 18 knot breeze served up champagne foiling conditions After tough conditions out in the bay on Day 1, Day 2 brought all fleets into the flatter waters of Portland Harbour, where a fresh 18 knot breeze served up champagne foiling conditions. by Nicola Hoyle Posted 23 Jul 14:57 AEST Admiral's Cup 2025 | Interview Videos Admiral's Cup 2025 | Interview Videos Interviews with Mike Sanderson, Bouwe Bekking, Matt Humphries, and cover off the Channel Race Bow Caddy Media interview Mike Sanderson, Bouwe Bekking, Matt Humphries, and cover off the Channel Race by Bow Caddy Media Posted 23 Jul 12:26 AEST Admirals Cup: Splits emerge on Day 2 Admirals Cup: Splits emerge on Day 2 The 30 boat fleet competing in the 2025 Admirals' Cup have begun to sort themselves into some order The 30 boat fleet competing in the 2025 Admirals' Cup have begun to sort themselves into a top group, which has begun a break away from the peleton. by Richard Gladwell in Cowes Posted 23 Jul 10:03 AEST Admiral's Cup Inshore Racing Starts Admiral's Cup Inshore Racing Starts Full-throttle Inshore Warfare The opening inshore clash of the 2025 Admiral's Cup was a gritty, high-octane showdown packed with drama and razor-sharp tactics. by Louay Habib / RORC Posted 23 Jul 07:16 AEST (More than) A Day at the Races (More than) A Day at the Races The UK is the place to be right now if you're a sailor The UK is the place to be right now if you're a sailor, and I don't think I've ever known a time when so many great events are happening concurrently. by Mark Jardine Posted 23 Jul 07:00 AEST Marine Auctions: July Online Auctions Marine Auctions: July Online Auctions Bidding to start 24th July and will end 30 July We are now accepting entries for our August Online Auction. by Marine Auctions Posted 23 Jul 06:30 AEST