Debriefing the inaugural Inclusion Championships Debriefing the inaugural Inclusion Championships With luck, the IPC was paying very close attention In January 2015, the International Paralympic Committee (IPC}) made the misguided decision to drop sailing from the Tokyo 2020 Paralympic Sports Program. This began a series of bad decisions that the sailing world hopes to see reversed. by David Schmidt Posted 16 Dec 08:00 PST Countdown to 49th Palamós Christmas Race Countdown to 49th Palamós Christmas Race More than 350 sailors from 15 countries will compete in the international regatta The 49th edition of the Christmas Race, an international sailing regatta to be held from December 19 to 22 in the waters of Palamós Bay, was presented at midday today at the Es Nàutic restaurant of the Club Nàutic Costa Brava-Vela Palamós. by Jaume Soler Posted 16 Dec 12:33 PST The Famous Project CIC Jules Verne Trophy Day 17 The Famous Project CIC Jules Verne Trophy Day 17 Cape of Good Hope done! The eight sailors of The Famous Project CIC completed their journey across the vast Atlantic Ocean today, on this day Tuesday December 16th, at 17.00. by Agence TB Press Posted 16 Dec 10:48 PST Youth Sailing World Championships 2025 Day 2 Youth Sailing World Championships 2025 Day 2 Windsurfers open campaigns as gusts swirl in Vilamoura Windsurfers took to the Vilamoura water for the first time on a day of testing conditions at the 2025 Youth Sailing World Championships. by World Sailing Posted 16 Dec 09:19 PST Have your say on future of the Musto Skiff class Have your say on future of the Musto Skiff class The 2025 Class Survey has been launched The International Musto Skiff Class Association (MSCA) has today launched its 2025 Class Survey, inviting sailors worldwide to share their views and help guide the future of the class. by Natalie Hilton Posted 16 Dec 08:30 PST Transat Café L'or - Prizegiving time Transat Café L'or - Prizegiving time The ceremony brought back fond memories of a challenging and memorable Route du Café race. Concluding a fantastic 17th edition, the four winning duos of the TRANSAT CAFÉ L'OR Le Havre Normandie were presented with their prizes today in their respective classes, ULTIM, Ocean Fifty, IMOCA, and Class40. by Transat Café L'OR Posted 16 Dec 08:24 PST CYOA 2025 in review CYOA 2025 in review Reflections on a memorable year The 2025 CYOA season reinforced what many classic yacht enthusiasts already know: that these boats are far more than artifacts—they remain vibrant testimony to maritime history and formidable competitors in storied regattas. by Classic Yacht Owners Association Posted 16 Dec 05:37 PST Proposal for Para Sailing's Brisbane 2023 return Proposal for Para Sailing's Brisbane 2023 return The World Sailing submission outlines a transformed global landscape World Sailing has formally submitted a comprehensive proposal to the International Paralympic Committee (IPC), which seeks to secure Para Sailing's return to the Paralympic Games at Brisbane 2032. by World Sailing Posted 16 Dec 05:05 PST America's Cup: A spot of recon - Video America's Cup: A spot of recon - Video Sail-World dropped in on Emirates Team NZ's AC40 session today taking place off North Head Sail-World dropped in on Emirates Team NZ's AC40 session today taking place off North Head, at the entrance to Auckland's Waitemata Harbour. by Richard Gladwell, Sail-World.com/nz Posted 16 Dec 03:56 PST SailGP: ETNZ's Andy Maloney goes with Sweden SailGP: ETNZ's Andy Maloney goes with Sweden Artemis SailGP has confirmed the signing of three times America's Cup winner, Andy Maloney Artemis SailGP has confirmed the signing of three times America's Cup winner, Andy Maloney as flight controller for the team's debut campaign in the 2026 Rolex SailGP Championship. by SailGP Posted 16 Dec 03:49 PST 2027 Hong Kong Dragon Worlds entry open 2027 Hong Kong Dragon Worlds entry open The first time the event will be held in Asia The Sailing Federation of Hong Kong, China in conjunction with the RHKYC, International Dragon Association and the Hong Kong Dragon Association, are pleased to announce that the 2027 Dragon World Championship will take place from 21 to 29 November 2026. by Royal Hong Kong Yacht Club Posted 15 Dec 23:10 PST 29ers at the Youth World Sailing Worlds day 1 29ers at the Youth World Sailing Worlds day 1 An exciting start and tight leaderboard in Vilamoura, Portugal Exciting start and tight leaderboard in the 29er fleet at the 2025 Youth Sailing World Championships. by 29er Class Posted 15 Dec 13:54 PST Youth Sailing World Championships 2025 Day 1 Youth Sailing World Championships 2025 Day 1 Italy make strong start in Vilamoura Italy made a strong start to the 2025 Youth Sailing World Championships, with the reigning Nations Trophy winners leading three of the five events that were able to get on the water on the first day of competitive racing. by World Sailing Posted 15 Dec 12:12 PST STC and SORC to co-host 2027 ORC North Americans STC and SORC to co-host 2027 ORC North Americans A standout week featuring a dynamic mix of offshore, coastal, and buoy racing The Southern Ocean Racing Conference and Storm Trysail Club are thrilled to announce that they will co-host the 2027 ORC North American Championship in Fort Lauderdale, — a standout week featuring a dynamic mix of offshore, coastal, and buoy racing. by Storm Trysail Club Posted 15 Dec 11:57 PST Free Shipping for 24hrs at Henri-Lloyd Free Shipping for 24hrs at Henri-Lloyd Ensure your gifts arrive in time for Christmas Ensure your gifts arrive in time for Christmas by ordering before the shipping deadlines*. For 24 hours only, Henri-Lloyd are offering free standard shipping on all orders. by Henri-Lloyd Posted 15 Dec 11:04 PST New Leadership announced at North Sails UK New Leadership announced at North Sails UK Dave Lenz and Jeremy Smart appointed to drive continued growth and success Dave Lenz and Jeremy Smart are furthering their decades-long relationship with the world's leading sailmaker by stepping into the role of General Manager and Sales Manager, respectively. by North Sails Posted 15 Dec 04:00 PST Like watching a big front build Like watching a big front build Deploying the might of the North Technology Group is not simply about rags, strings, and sticks When you able to deploy the total might of the North Technology Group, it is not simply rags, strings, and sticks that are the outcome. Equally, it is not merely the sum of the parts. It is more. Way more… Yes. It is most certainly the best of the best. by John Curnow, Sail-World.com AUS Editor Posted 15 Dec 01:00 PST Warren Jones International Match Race Preview Warren Jones International Match Race Preview 12 skippers have now been confirmed for the Grade 2 event Royal Freshwater Bay Yacht Club (RFBYC) is pleased to announce that 12 skippers have now been confirmed for the Grade 2 2026 Warren Jones International Match Racing Regatta for Under 25-year-olds. by Royal Freshwater Bay Yacht Club Posted 15 Dec 00:33 PST Behind the Scenes: Auckland Wooden Boat Festival Behind the Scenes: Auckland Wooden Boat Festival Get your expression of interest in now. A look at who is behind the scenes. How boats are selected. Get your expression of interest in now for the Auckland Wooden Boat Festival. A look at who is behind the scenes. How boats are selected for the Show. by Auckland Wooden Boat Festival Posted 14 Dec 19:40 PST The Famous Project CIC Jules Verne Trophy Day 15 The Famous Project CIC Jules Verne Trophy Day 15 A stubborn mainsail hook aboard the IDEC SPORT maxi trimaran A wounded IDEC SPORT maxi trimaran, mainsail blocked at the second reef. 16,800 miles (31,114 km) to go, handicapped, on the most hostile oceans on the planet. by Agence TB Press Posted 14 Dec 07:38 PST Youth Sailing World Championships 2025 Preview Youth Sailing World Championships 2025 Preview Racing starts Monday in Vilamoura, Portugal Practice sessions are under way in Vilamoura and the world's best young sailors are ready to take on the Youth Sailing World Championships. by World Sailing Posted 14 Dec 07:19 PST Top offshore sailor reflects on Pyewacket 70 Top offshore sailor reflects on Pyewacket 70 The Volvo70, Pyewacket 70 is in top shape and ready to add to her racing legacy under a new owner. "There's one thing I'll say to anybody who is looking to buy a previously owned boat - this Pyewacket 70 in perfect condition. You wouldn't know it wasn't a brand-new boat.” One of the best of the highly successful Volvo 70s is ready for a new owner. by Richard Gladwell, Sail-World.com Posted 14 Dec 04:28 PST 18ft Skiff NSW Championship Races 5 and 6 18ft Skiff NSW Championship Races 5 and 6 Alice Burton Memorial Trophy day Another double race victory to the Yandoo team of Tom Needham, Fang Warren and Lewis Brake, on Sydney Harbour today, has put the 2025 Giltinan champions into a clear lead with only two more races to be sailed next Sunday to complete the series. by Frank Quealey Posted 14 Dec 00:24 PST WASZP North American 2026 calendar WASZP North American 2026 calendar The regatta schedule is posted and locked North America enters a new era of foiling with pending World Sailing Certification, launch of USFoil and explosion of high school & college activity. by FOILFAST Posted 13 Dec 08:28 PST 'Tis the Season 'Tis the Season Racing Yachts arriving in St. Maarten for the 2026 St. Maarten Heineken Regatta As the holiday season approaches, another cherished tradition is under way in the Caribbean: the arrival of international yachts to St. Maarten. by St. Maarten Heineken Regatta Posted 13 Dec 07:44 PST Musto Skiffs return to Carnac for 2026 Worlds Musto Skiffs return to Carnac for 2026 Worlds Taking place between 6th and 12th June The Musto Skiff class will be returning to France for the ACO Musto Skiff World Championship over 6 – 12 June 2026. by Musto Skiff Class Association Posted 13 Dec 05:24 PST 29ers at the Youth World Sailing Worlds preview 29ers at the Youth World Sailing Worlds preview This year's edition brings together a highly competitive fleet The 2025 29er World Championship officially kicks off this week, with the Opening Ceremony today (13th December), and racing starting on Sunday. by 29er Class Posted 12 Dec 23:46 PST Dinghy and Keelboat racing beyond your budget? Dinghy and Keelboat racing beyond your budget? Don't lose the racing passion, go radio sailing Radio sailing is thriving and attracting Olympians, dinghy and keelboat international champions and even some of the most recognisable sailing stars in the world regularly participate in this exciting sport. by Nigel Barrow Posted 12 Dec 03:07 PST The Famous Project CIC Jules Verne Trophy Day 13 The Famous Project CIC Jules Verne Trophy Day 13 Sunday at the Cape of Good Hope? A cautious learning process. On the shoulders of giants. Sunday at the Cape of Good Hope? by Agence TB Press Posted 12 Dec 02:55 PST Globe40 Leg 3 Finish Globe40 Leg 3 Finish Credit Mutuel returns to victory in Sydney Bay By crossing the finish line of the 3rd leg of the GLOBE40 as winners today at 03:53:43 UTC, Ian Lipinski and Amélie Grassi have added a third victory to their record in this 2nd edition, following the prologue and the 1st leg. by Sirius Events Posted 12 Dec 00:15 PST America's Cup: At Home with the Ainslies America's Cup: At Home with the Ainslies Ben Ainslie: "I think the reality is I probably won't sail in Naples," Ben Ainslie, shares his thoughts on the establishment of the America's Cup Partnership and his future direction on the 'Performance People' podcast. by Richard Gladwell, Sail-World NZ Posted 11 Dec 21:24 PST America's Cup: Riptide's first partner announced America's Cup: Riptide's first partner announced US sailing team Riptide Racing announces first partnership for America's cup Challenge US sailing team Riptide Racing announces Pindar by Manuport Logistics partnership for Louis Vuitton 38th America's Cup challenge by Riptide Racing Posted 11 Dec 16:16 PST Scarlett Hadley set for the 2025 Youth Worlds Scarlett Hadley set for the 2025 Youth Worlds Representing St Vincent and the Grenadines in Portugal St Vincent and the Grenadines will be proudly represented once again on the global sailing stage as Scarlett Hadley prepares to compete at the 2025 Youth Sailing World Championships in Vilamoura, Portugal. by SVG Sailing Association Posted 11 Dec 06:30 PST From stocking fillers to push the boat out gifts From stocking fillers to push the boat out gifts Our pick of this year's top sailing gifts Whether you're looking for affordable stocking fillers or splashing out on the latest sailing kit, here are this year's gift ideas for the sailors in your life. by Sarah Heron Posted 11 Dec 04:00 PST Clipper Race fleet arrive in to Fremantle Clipper Race fleet arrive in to Fremantle A WA welcome after taking one of the world's toughest sailing challenges This week, the Clipper Race fleet arrived in to Fremantle, WA - with 15 Aussie nationals amongst its crew including a doctor from Perth and a firefighter from Victoria. by Clipper Ventures Posted 10 Dec 22:30 PST 2025 Sydney Hobart Classic Yacht Regatta Preview 2025 Sydney Hobart Classic Yacht Regatta Preview A record fleet of 36 classic yachts is expected for the three-day regatta The best-looking boats in Australia will be on display this weekend (12-14 December) for the 2025 Club Marine Sydney Hobart Classic Yacht Regatta, hosted by the Cruising Yacht Club of Australia (CYCA). by CYCA Posted 10 Dec 21:29 PST The record 2025 year in numbers for SailGP The record 2025 year in numbers for SailGP SailGP cements its position among the world's fastest-growing sport and entertainment propertie SailGP – the most exciting racing on water – has cemented its position among the world's fastest-growing sport and entertainment properties, closing its 2025 Season - here's a look back on Season 5's statistics by SailGP Media Posted 10 Dec 13:57 PST Will Harris talks IMOCA and offshore sailing Will Harris talks IMOCA and offshore sailing This month Shirley Robertson's Sailing Podcast hosts talented British offshore sailor Will Harris The duo get things underway with a brief reflection on Will's podium place finish in the recent 2025 Transat Café L'Or, which saw him sail to a second place finish sailed with 11th Hour Racing's Frankie Clapcich. by Shirley Robertson Posted 10 Dec 13:04 PST The heart of the 2026 RORC Transatlantic Race The heart of the 2026 RORC Transatlantic Race Every entry racing under IRC has the chance of winning overall Beyond the front-running contenders of the 2026 RORC Transatlantic Race lies a remarkable group of sailors for whom the 3,000-mile crossing represents something deeper than just the pursuit of corrected-time victory. by Louay Habib / RORC Posted 10 Dec 08:26 PST GP Watercraft: A Busy and Productive Summer GP Watercraft: A Busy and Productive Summer Strong results at international events and ran a full training and development schedule GP Watercraft just completed a super active summer season. The team achieved strong results at international events and ran a full training and development schedule, both at home and overseas. by GP Watercraft Team Posted 10 Dec 02:30 PST