Ocean Graders' Delight Ocean Graders' Delight What's in a gradient, and what's that got to do with the Sydney to Hobart race? What's in a gradient, and what's that got to do with the Sydney to Hobart race? Consider a path up to a picnic spot with a grand view – think gentle slope. One that makes you crane your neck back as your eyes go skyward – think goat track. by John Curnow, Sail-World.com AUS Editor Posted 24 Dec 22:03 PST Merry Christmas and Thank You! Merry Christmas and Thank You! A time to celebrate sailing I'd like to start by wishing you all a Happy Christmas, and hope that however you are celebrating, you are having fun with friends and family. by Mark Jardine Posted 24 Dec 17:00 PST Countdown to Boxing Day Countdown to Boxing Day North Sails Rolex Sydney Hobart 2025 Preview Anticipation is building for the 80th edition of the Rolex Sydney Hobart Yacht Race, a milestone moment for one of the world's most storied offshore challenges. by North Sails Posted 24 Dec 10:00 PST The Famous Project CIC Jules Verne Trophy Day 24 The Famous Project CIC Jules Verne Trophy Day 24 A cape, gifts, and a fishing net for Christmas At the time when Australians open their Christmas presents, due to the time difference, the sailors of the all-female The Famous Project CIC crossed the longitude of Cape Leeuwin at the southwestern tip of the Australian continent at 1:19 p.m. by Agence TB Press Posted 24 Dec 08:26 PST 49er and 49erFX Rookie Teams of the Year 2025 49er and 49erFX Rookie Teams of the Year 2025 A new generation steps up Each season brings fresh faces into the fleet, but only a few manage to make an immediate impact. In 2025, several new teams stepped into the senior 49er class with confidence beyond their years — earning recognition as the Rookie Teams of the Year. by Alexia Lahoud Posted 24 Dec 04:04 PST World Sailing releases Marine Megafauna guidelines World Sailing releases Marine Megafauna guidelines Developed to help the sailing community better manage the risks World Sailing, the global governing body of the sport of sailing, and the Marine Mammal Advisory Group (MMAG) have announced the release of the landmark Marine Megafauna in Sailing guidelines. by World Sailing Posted 24 Dec 02:39 PST Rolex Sydney Hobart set for demanding first night Rolex Sydney Hobart set for demanding first night Strong southerlies and big ocean swell are shaping as the defining features Strong southerlies and big ocean swell are shaping as the defining features of the opening stages of the 2025 Rolex Sydney Hobart Yacht Race, equating to a demanding first night at sea. by RSHYR Media Posted 23 Dec 21:35 PST The Gear LawConnect and Comanche Trust Offshore The Gear LawConnect and Comanche Trust Offshore Offshore yacht racing demands absolute confidence in equipment Offshore yacht racing demands absolute confidence in equipment. With long hours on deck, crews face constant exposure, changing conditions and sustained physical pressure. Every layer of gear must perform seamlessly, without compromise. by Zhik Posted 23 Dec 20:00 PST Win the ultimate smart sailing and data technology Win the ultimate smart sailing and data technology Your chance to win an elite weather forecasting and data gathering/handling system In celebration of 15 years of PredictWind, Sail-World is teaming up with a leading marine weather forecaster to give one winner the ultimate prize: a 12-month PredictWind Professional subscription and DataHub®, the ultimate GPS tracker and smart device. by Casey Hodges/Predictwind Posted 23 Dec 19:43 PST SailGP: 13 teams and 13 events for 2026 SailGP: 13 teams and 13 events for 2026 Russell Coutts, CEO of SailGP, reflects on Season 5 and what's ahead for Season 6 Russell Coutts, CEO of SailGP, reflects on Season 5 and what's ahead for Season 6: "As we close the book on our fifth season, I want to start with two numbers that still make me smile every time I say them out loud." by SailGP Posted 23 Dec 17:44 PST RS Fest 2026 Heads West RS Fest 2026 Heads West Richmond Yacht Club to host North America's Multi-Class RS Regatta RS Sailing is delighted to announce its flagship North American multi-class regatta, RS Fest 2026, is heading west to the iconic waters of San Francisco Bay! by RS Sailing Posted 23 Dec 11:02 PST A Guide to Night Sailing A Guide to Night Sailing Henri-Lloyd's Ambassador Andreas B. Heide knows this environment intimately Henri-Lloyd's Ambassador Andreas B. Heide knows this environment intimately. A professional sailor, marine biologist and found of the expedition vessel S.V. Barba, Andreas has experience that stretches from polar waters to offshore passages. by Henri-Lloyd Posted 23 Dec 10:00 PST Francesca Clapcich's 2025: Built on miles & belief Francesca Clapcich's 2025: Built on miles & belief Only a few days before the end of the year and it's time for some reflection I am not going to share sailing stats, racing updates, or performance KPIs but an open letter for people to take and bring closer to their heart and find some introspection. by Francesca Clapcich Posted 23 Dec 05:52 PST 2026 Fireball Worlds - You can now enter! 2026 Fireball Worlds - You can now enter! Entries made up to 30th April 2026 are eligible for the Early Bird entry fee The Notice of Race has been published on the Official Notice Board of the event website and entries are now being accepted. Entries made up to 30th April 2026 are eligible for the Early Bird entry fee. by UK Fireball Association Posted 23 Dec 03:12 PST Charlie Dalin wins 2025 Magnus Olsson Prize Charlie Dalin wins 2025 Magnus Olsson Prize In recognition of his extraordinary impact on the sport of sailing The Magnus Olsson Foundation has named French offshore sailing sensation Charlie Dalin as the recipient of the 2025 Magnus "Mange" Olsson Prize, in recognition of his extraordinary impact on the sport of sailing. by The Ocean Race Posted 23 Dec 02:36 PST America's Cup: Oakely Capital backs Brits America's Cup: Oakely Capital backs Brits Athena Racing today has secured a majority ownership investment from Oakley Capital. Athena Racing today announced a landmark new chapter in its ambition to win the America's Cup for Britain, securing a majority ownership investment from Oakley Capital. by Athena Racing Posted 22 Dec 23:52 PST Parade of Sail to set 80th Sydney Hobart scene Parade of Sail to set 80th Sydney Hobart scene In recognition of the founding fathers of the Sydney Hobart Yacht Race In recognition of the founding fathers of the Sydney Hobart Yacht Race, a Parade of Sail will precede the start of the Cruising Yacht Club of Australia's 80th edition of the race on Boxing Day. by RSHYR Media Posted 22 Dec 22:04 PST Turning a top Volvo 70 into a 'Ratings Bandit' Turning a top Volvo 70 into a 'Ratings Bandit' A look at how a turbo-charged Volvo 70 can achieve significant rating gains Since yachts first raced, getting a favorable rating for your race-boat has been an indulgence, verging on obsession, for many owners, designers, and crew. Here Philippe Oulhen of the Juan K Design office explains how they do it on a Volvo 70. by Richard Gladwell Posted 22 Dec 15:31 PST 49th Palamós Christmas Race overall 49th Palamós Christmas Race overall Spanish, British and Dutch emerge as the big winners The 49th Palamós Christmas Race came to an epic conclusion on a final day marked by demanding conditions of wind, rain and cold, closing an edition that will long be remembered. by Jaume Soler Posted 22 Dec 09:33 PST US Sailing releases Reach Initiative Impact Report US Sailing releases Reach Initiative Impact Report Reach inspires curiosity and promotes hands-on learning US Sailing is proud to announce the release of the 2025 Reach Initiative Impact Report, which reveals a growing demand for hands-on learning in the STEM fields. by US Sailing Posted 22 Dec 08:27 PST US Sailing announces 2026 Regional Symposiums US Sailing announces 2026 Regional Symposiums The return of Regional and National Coaching Symposium in 2026 US Sailing is pleased to announce the return of its Regional Symposiums and National Coaching Symposium in 2026. by US Sailing Posted 22 Dec 06:24 PST Entry process now open for 6th AEGEAN 600 Entry process now open for 6th AEGEAN 600 This race is unique and keeps attracting both new and returning entries from all over the world Organizers at the Hellenic Offshore Racing Club (HORC) are pleased to announce that the entry process is now open for the sixth edition of the annual AEGEAN 600, held at Olympic Marine in Lavrion, Greece. by Hellenic Offshore Racing Club Posted 22 Dec 03:11 PST World Sailing invites bids to host LA28 Qualifiers World Sailing invites bids to host LA28 Qualifiers And future Youth and Women's Match Racing Worlds World Sailing, the world governing body for the sport, is delighted to announce the bidding processes for Continental Olympic Qualifiers for the LA28 Olympic Games and the Last Chance Regatta, the final opportunity to qualify for the Games. by World Sailing Posted 22 Dec 02:18 PST World Sailing welcomes America's Cup Partnership World Sailing welcomes America's Cup Partnership Applauding the founding teams and supporting the collective commitment World Sailing, the international governing body for the sport of sailing, welcomes and is fully supportive of today's announcement of the formation of the America's Cup Partnership (ACP). by World Sailing Posted 22 Dec 01:34 PST America's Cup: Five teams announce entry America's Cup: Five teams announce entry Five teams from New Zealand, Great Britain, France, Switzerland and Italy have announced their entry Five teams from New Zealand, Great Britain, France, Switzerland and Italy have announced they have entered the 38th America's Cup. The five teams will become the Founding Partners of the America's Cup Partnership. by America's Cup Media Posted 22 Dec 00:16 PST World's best ILCA sailors ready to race in Hobart World's best ILCA sailors ready to race in Hobart In the 2026 Oceania and Australian ILCA Open and Youth Championships A massive fleet of ILCA dinghy sailors will assemble in Hobart in just over a week's time to contest the 2026 Oceania and Australian ILCA Open and Youth Championships. by Jane Austin / RYCT Posted 21 Dec 22:01 PST True South World Premiere on January 11 True South World Premiere on January 11 Get set for the premiere of an amazing Hobart tale at Mrs Macquarie's Chair on January 11 Ahead of its national cinema release in 2026, Heckler and Match Point have announced that the landmark Australian documentary True South will have its World Premiere at Sydney's prestigious Westpac OpenAir Cinema on 11 January 2026. by Jillian Heggie Posted 21 Dec 20:12 PST PredictWind GPS Tracking Model makes debut PredictWind GPS Tracking Model makes debut GPS Tracker page is free for all users, connecting to a DataHub unlocks next-level precision New GPS Tracking page blends live vessel tracking, rich journey storytelling, and advanced offshore reliability all-in-one seamless platform. by Casey Hodges Posted 21 Dec 17:00 PST 29er Eurocup in Palamós Day 3 29er Eurocup in Palamós Day 3 Racing finally underway at the Christmas Race The 29er Eurocup 2026 officially got under way in Palamós as part of the 49th Palamós Christmas Race. by 29er Class Posted 21 Dec 14:29 PST New and improved Swiss Army Knife New and improved Swiss Army Knife Racing it won't be easy. Enjoying Palm Beach XI should be a Hallelujah Moment! Racing it won't be easy. Owing to the complexities of angles, horsepower, one daggerboard down, the other daggerboard up, C-Foils extended, C-Foils retracted, Leeward Elevator down, Windward Elevator up, and the list would just extend from there… by John Curnow, Sail-World.com AUS Editor Posted 21 Dec 14:23 PST 49th Palamós Christmas Race Day 3 49th Palamós Christmas Race Day 3 Finally the conditions that Palamós Bay is renowned for After two days marked by a lack of wind at the start of the 49th Palamós Christmas Race, it was not until the third day that sailors finally enjoyed sailing at its best, in the conditions Palamós Bay is renowned for. by Jaume Soler Posted 21 Dec 10:17 PST Merry Christmas from all at A+T Merry Christmas from all at A+T Gift yourself a Watch App that works with A+T Instruments! Any Android (Wear OS) or Apple watch, phone or tablet can display all the A+T processor data including rig data and special channels. by A+T Instruments Posted 21 Dec 04:00 PST 18ft Skiff NSW Championship Races 7 and 8 18ft Skiff NSW Championship Races 7 and 8 The Yandoo team continue to show their class in all conditions The Yandoo team of Tom Needham, Fang Warren and Lewis Brake continued to show their class in all conditions when they won the 2025-26 NSW 18ft skiff Championship after another incredibly crazy weather day on Sydney Harbour today. by Frank Quealey Posted 21 Dec 03:29 PST The Ocean Race Atlantic Impact Partner announced The Ocean Race Atlantic Impact Partner announced 11th Hour Racing driving sustainability, science, ocean literacy and gender equity This partnership builds on The Ocean Race and 11th Hour Racing's longstanding relationship to collaborate on initiatives that advance ocean science and literacy, sustainable event excellence, and equity and inclusion in offshore sailing. by The Ocean Race Posted 21 Dec 03:23 PST 2026 Melges 24 North American Sailing Series 2026 Melges 24 North American Sailing Series A stellar line-up of events for the year ahead The International Melges 24 Class Association, in coordination with the U.S. Melges 24 Class Association, and the Canadian Melges 24 Class Association are pleased to unveil the initial lineup for the 2026 Melges 24 North American Sailing Series schedule. by International Melges 24 Class Association Posted 20 Dec 09:22 PST 49th Palamós Christmas Race Day 2 49th Palamós Christmas Race Day 2 The second day in a row without reaching The second day of the 49th Palamós Christmas Race also ended without racing, as the wind failed to make an appearance in the bay. Once again, at 2:30 p.m., the day was officially called off, with crews unable even to leave the harbour. by Jaume Soler Posted 20 Dec 08:21 PST Record 100 entries for Tre Golfi Sailing Week 2026 Record 100 entries for Tre Golfi Sailing Week 2026 Anticipation is growing as Naples and Sorrento prepare to host the prestigious event As the Tre Golfi Sailing Week 2026 approaches, the event has already attracted more than 100 entries from 16 countries, confirming it as one of the most anticipated sailing events of the year. by Tre Golfi Sailing Week Posted 20 Dec 03:22 PST Entries open for the 30th Superyacht Cup Palma Entries open for the 30th Superyacht Cup Palma Europe's longest-running superyacht regatta enters a new era The Superyacht Cup Palma will celebrate its landmark 30th anniversary in 2026, combining three decades of racing heritage with expanded class options that reflect the evolving world of superyacht competition. by The Superyacht Cup Palma Posted 20 Dec 02:15 PST 17th China Cup International Regatta 17th China Cup International Regatta 30 FD Future dinghies race over four days in Shenzhen The 17th China Cup International Regatta kicked off on the 12th of December over four competition days till the 16th of December 2025. by Carren Shi Posted 20 Dec 00:15 PST A Race That Defines Offshore Performance A Race That Defines Offshore Performance Two Iconic Teams, One Unforgiving Race Every year, the Sydney Hobart Yacht Race draws the world's attention to one stretch of ocean on the east coast of Australia. 628 nautical miles of unpredictable weather systems, unforgiving ocean conditions, extreme fatigue and consequence. by Zhik Posted 19 Dec 20:00 PST