Evolution of Vaikobi's PFD for action Wind Sports Evolution of Vaikobi's PFD for action Wind Sports If you're a sailor, foiler or wind frother, you are not going to want to miss new Vaikobi VXS PFD A New evolution of our popular VX Wind Sports PFD… The NEW VXS has been seriously upgraded, ready to perform for your next day on the water. by Vaikobi Posted 8 Dec 12:00 PST 2025 South American Championship overall 2025 South American Championship overall Scheidt & Kleen winning with a day to spare left a tight competition for the podium The 2025 Star South American Championship wrapped up in Rio de Janeiro with Brazilian sailing icon Robert Scheidt and his German crewmate Frithjof Kleen capturing the championship title in commanding fashion. by ISCYRA Posted 8 Dec 09:30 PST US Sailing unveils 2025–2028 Strategic Plan US Sailing unveils 2025–2028 Strategic Plan The new strategic plan reflects a shared vision to elevate sailing at every level. US Sailing, the National Governing Body for the sport of sailing and the Member National Authority of World Sailing in the United States, today announced the release of its 2025-2028 Strategic Plan. by US Sailing Posted 8 Dec 09:10 PST Australian Maxi Championship day 3 Australian Maxi Championship day 3 Another high-energy test for the crews Day Three of the 2025 Australian Maxi Championship delivered another high-energy test, with two passage races held offshore in a steadily building nor'easter that peaked at 23 knots. by CYCA Media Posted 7 Dec 23:43 PST World Sailing Inclusion Championships day 4 World Sailing Inclusion Championships day 4 High stakes remain going into the final day Close racing in all events at the World Sailing Inclusion Championships 2025, hosted by the Sultanate of Oman and organised by Oman Sail, ensured the fleets will head to the final day with everything to play for. by Oman Sail/World Sailing Posted 7 Dec 22:59 PST Top offshore sailor reflects on Pyewacket 70 Top offshore sailor reflects on Pyewacket 70 Pyewacket 70 marks the close of the latest chapter in Ben Mitchell's 50yr offshore racing career. "There's one thing I'll say about the boat, 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.” Offshore veteran looks back at the Volvo 70's successes. by Richard Gladwell, Sail-World.com Posted 7 Dec 17:51 PST CRAB announces Skipper & Crew Member of the Year CRAB announces Skipper & Crew Member of the Year 137 CRAB volunteers donated over 5,100 hours of their time in support of 113 on-water events At the annual CRAB Holiday & Volunteer Appreciation Party on December 4th, the Lance Hinrichs Memorial Award for Skipper of the Year was presented to Steve Palmer and the Crew Member of the Year was awarded to Mitch Buchman. by CRAB Sailing Posted 7 Dec 07:19 PST Sol Wingfoil Racing World Cup Jeri Brazil overall Sol Wingfoil Racing World Cup Jeri Brazil overall Ghio, Spanu and Manowiecki seal titles on Finals Day Mathis Ghio and Maddalena Spanu have been crowned 2025 World Cup champions. It's the fourth successive title for the Frenchman who has been the fleet's dominant figure since the competition's inception. by IWSA Media Posted 7 Dec 06:04 PST New 49erFX team on the rise: Revil and Dubois New 49erFX team on the rise: Revil and Dubois Their story started at a training camp organized by the French Federation A new partnership is taking shape in the 49erFX fleet — one built on shared goals, hard work, and a clear long-term vision. Chloé Revil and Albane Dubois teamed up in late 2024 and have shown they're a team worth watching as the LA 2028 cycle begins. by Alexia Lahoud Posted 7 Dec 03:21 PST 2025 South American Championship day 3 2025 South American Championship day 3 Robert Scheidt and Frithjof Kleen secure the title with a race to spare Robert Scheidt and Frithjof Kleen secure the 2025 South American Championship title with a race to spare. by ISCYRA Posted 7 Dec 00:56 PST 18ft Skiff NSW Championship Races 3 and 4 18ft Skiff NSW Championship Races 3 and 4 A double race victory to the Yandoo team A double race victory to the Yandoo team of John 'Herman' Winning, Fang Warren and Lewis Brake, on Sydney Harbour today, sees the team grab a narrow lead at the half way point in the eight-race NSW 18ft Skiff Championship. by Frank Quealey Posted 7 Dec 00:45 PST Australian Maxi Championship day 2 Australian Maxi Championship day 2 URM Group cleans up in a fresh southerly change on Sydney Harbour Day Two of the 2025 Australian Maxi Championship got under way today, with Sydney's extreme heat giving way to a fresh southerly change that set the stage for fast, tactical racing. by CYCA Media Posted 7 Dec 00:27 PST World Sailing Inclusion Championships day 3 World Sailing Inclusion Championships day 3 Competition intensifies at Mussanah, Oman The third day of the 2025 World Sailing Inclusion Championships concluded in the Sultanate of Oman with the leaders strengthening their grip on the top spots. by World Sailing Posted 6 Dec 23:21 PST 2025 J/70 North American Championship overall 2025 J/70 North American Championship overall Dalton Bergan's WarCanoe crowned Champion Three teams take titles in Tampa: J/70 North American Champion Dalton Bergan's WarCanoe, J/70 North American Corinthian Champion Lee Sackett's FM, and overall event winner Haroldo Solberg's OceanPact from Brazil. by Julie & Christopher Howell Posted 6 Dec 20:07 PST San Diego YC Hot Rum Series Day 33 Photo Gallery San Diego YC Hot Rum Series Day 33 Photo Gallery The conditions were perfect and Bob Betancourt was out on the water to catch the action! The conditions were perfect for the third day of San Diego Yacht Club's Hot Rum Series, and Bob Betancourt was out on the water to catch the best of the action and sailors enjoying themselves! by Bob Betancourt Posted 6 Dec 19:56 PST Bringing Windward Back to Life Bringing Windward Back to Life With a little help from classic Barton Victory blocks Every so often, a customer story comes along that makes us smile from ear to ear. Robert Starr, a successful author based in the inland Northwest of the U.S, has spent over a year lovingly restoring his beautiful lapstrake dinghy 'Windward'. by Barton Marine Posted 6 Dec 09:00 PST From U.S. Nationals to North Americans From U.S. Nationals to North Americans Miami, here come the Melges 24s The 2025 Melges 24 U.S. National Championship in Pensacola, FL, delivered an exceptionally robust fleet, showcasing top-level talent in both the Open and Corinthian divisions. by International Melges 24 Class Association Posted 6 Dec 08:18 PST The extraordinary Gitana 18 Ultim trimaran The extraordinary Gitana 18 Ultim trimaran Timelapse video of the construction and a look at the main design differences Over the past two years at CDK Technologies on the West coast of France, the most advanced offshore sailing yacht ever built has been taking shape. by Mark Jardine Posted 6 Dec 06:16 PST Sol Wingfoil Racing World Cup Jeri Brazil day 4 Sol Wingfoil Racing World Cup Jeri Brazil day 4 Steely nerves as Jeri breeze sets up thrilling Medal Series Riders began Day 4 in Jericoacoara peering out across the Atlantic, wondering whether the trademark breeze would hold true to its reputation. Despite constant reassurances of Jeri's consistency, doubts lingered as competitors mulled over wing choices. by IWSA Media Posted 6 Dec 05:56 PST 2025 J/70 North American Championship Day 3 2025 J/70 North American Championship Day 3 The leaderboard tightened—and tightened again—setting up an exciting final stretch The 2025 J/70 North American Championship delivered spectacular conditions on Tampa Bay, as 42 teams enjoyed sunshine, steady 10-15 knot breezes, rolling whitecaps and powered-up planing downwind legs. by Julie & Christopher Howell Posted 6 Dec 05:43 PST World Sailing Inclusion Championships day 2 World Sailing Inclusion Championships day 2 Intense competition on Friday at Mussanah, Oman The second day of the inaugural World Sailing Inclusion Championships 2025, hosted by the Sultanate of Oman and organised by Oman Sail, continued on Friday with intense competition and participation from around the world. by World Sailing Posted 6 Dec 04:08 PST 44Cup 2026 will visit new venues in Spain & Italy 44Cup 2026 will visit new venues in Spain & Italy The 2026 series will comprise five events across Europe and Scandinavia Following the successful conclusion of their 2025 championship in Marina Jandía in Fuerteventura, the RC44 teams are now looking forward to the new 44Cup season. by 44Cup Posted 6 Dec 03:55 PST Most improved 49er team of 2025 Most improved 49er team of 2025 The first spotlight goes to Conrad Konitzer and Antonio Torrado As the 2025 season draws to a close, the class reflects on a year defined by progress, grit, and unforgettable moments. by Alexia Lahoud Posted 6 Dec 02:58 PST November 2025 FINNFARE November 2025 FINNFARE Passion, experience and Finn spirit The November 2025 edition of FINNFARE has been published and is currently being shipped to Finn sailors worldwide. The cover features the new world champion Deniss Karpak, along with the Masters champion, for the second time, Pieter-Jan Postma. by Robert Deaves Posted 6 Dec 01:17 PST 2025 South American Championship day 2 2025 South American Championship day 2 Rio de Janeiro delivered another spectacular, and testing, day of racing Rio de Janeiro delivered another spectacular, and testing, day of racing at the Star South American Championship, as the fleet completed two more races in 15-18 knots of breeze, under bright sun and 27°C. by ISCYRA Posted 6 Dec 00:59 PST Australian Maxi Championship Opening Race Australian Maxi Championship Opening Race Master Lock Comanche opens strongly The 2025 Australian Maxi Championship is officially under way, following a powerful start overnight with the Cabbage Tree Island Race, the opening act of the championship. by CYCA Media Posted 6 Dec 00:05 PST WA welcome ahead for Australians racing back home WA welcome ahead for Australians racing back home The fleet of ten Clipper Race yachts are currently battling it after a 4,800nm race from Cape Town From this weekend, the Clipper Race fleet will be heading into Fremantle, WA - with 15 Aussie nationals amongst its crew, including a doctor from Perth and firefighter from Victoria. by Clipper Race Posted 5 Dec 16:44 PST Melges 24 North American Series nears conclusion Melges 24 North American Series nears conclusion At the top of the ranking is Peter McClennen's Gamecock The 2025 North American Sailing Series has boasted a highly competitive season spanning nearly ten events, beginning with the season opener in St. Petersburg, which also served as the class's Midwinter Championship. by International Melges 24 Class Association Posted 5 Dec 08:01 PST Henri-Lloyd has it all wrapped up for Christmas Henri-Lloyd has it all wrapped up for Christmas A range of nautical inspired gifts perfect for the festive season Finding the perfect nautical-inspired gifts this Christmas is now easier than ever, thanks to Henri-Lloyd. All items are available online and in Henri-Lloyd stores and retailers. by Henri-Lloyd Posted 5 Dec 08:00 PST World Sailing Inclusion Championships day 1 World Sailing Inclusion Championships day 1 First races contested in Mussanah, Oman The first races were contested at the inaugural World Sailing Inclusion Championships along the shores of Mussanah, marking the start of a historic global event hosted by the Sultanate of Oman at the Mussanah Sailing School, Barceló Mussanah Resort. by World Sailing Posted 5 Dec 03:00 PST The Famous Project CIC Jules Verne Trophy Day 6 The Famous Project CIC Jules Verne Trophy Day 6 A long, fast tack in the trade winds We like to repeat it over and over again: to date, no 100% female crew has managed to carve its name on the Jules Verne Trophy. by Agence TB Press Posted 5 Dec 00:58 PST 2026 RORC Racing Programme unleashed 2026 RORC Racing Programme unleashed The season spans more than a dozen major offshore races and championship events The 2026 RORC Racing Season will deliver one of the most diverse, challenging and internationally connected offshore programmes in the sport, designed for owners and skippers looking to race across a full ten months of competition. by Louay Habib Posted 5 Dec 00:23 PST Sailing Grand Slam publishes 2026 Notice of Race Sailing Grand Slam publishes 2026 Notice of Race Full series of Olympic-class events after a successful pilot season in 2025 Sailing Grand Slam (SGS) announced the publication of the 2026 Notice of Race (NOR) for its full series of Olympic-class events, marking the first complete edition of the international circuit after a successful pilot season in 2025. by Sailing Grand Slam Posted 4 Dec 22:05 PST Globe40 Leg 3 Update Globe40 Leg 3 Update An unforgettable week in the Roaring Forties Having set off on their third leg on November 22nd from Saint Paul Bay on Reunion Island, the eight competitors in the second edition of the GLOBE40 were initially confronted with the calms of the Mascarene High. by Sirius Events Posted 4 Dec 21:32 PST VX One Class achieves World Sailing recognition VX One Class achieves World Sailing recognition Official International status confirmed The VX One International Class Association is proud to share that World Sailing has officially recognised the VX One as an International Class, following a vote by the World Sailing Council at its recent Annual Conference. by VX One International Class Association Posted 4 Dec 21:21 PST 2025 South American Championship day 1 2025 South American Championship day 1 Racing kicks off in Rio De Janeiro The 2025 Star South American Championship officially launched today in the vibrant waters of Rio de Janeiro, attracting 14 entries, predominantly from Brazil, Argentina, and the USA. by ISCYRA Posted 4 Dec 16:14 PST Thorpedo set to launch into Rolex Sydney Hobart Thorpedo set to launch into Rolex Sydney Hobart Ian Thorpe to join the crew of LawConnect for the 80th edition Five-time Olympic gold medallist Ian Thorpe is set to dive into unfamiliar sporting waters after it was announced today that he would join the crew of LawConnect for the 80th Rolex Sydney Hobart Yacht Race. by RSHYR Media Posted 4 Dec 16:10 PST America's Cup: New US Challenger America's Cup: New US Challenger Long established Seawanhaka Corinthian Yacht Club announced as a potential US challenger Riptide Racing has announced in partnership with Seawanhaka Corinthian Yacht Club, an attempt to challenge for the 38th America's Cup in 2027., an attempt to challenge for the 38th America's Cup in 2027. by Riptide Racing Posted 4 Dec 15:56 PST Vaikobi Launches the Impact Protection Series Vaikobi Launches the Impact Protection Series A New Era of Lightweight Head Protection for Surf and Watersports Vaikobi has announced the launch of its groundbreaking Impact Protection Series of Headwear, a new collection of lightweight, EN 812-certified impact hats engineered to protect watersports athletes from head knocks, bumps and scratches. by Vaikobi Posted 4 Dec 13:30 PST Maximize Performance with Proper Care Maximize Performance with Proper Care Sail care should start the minute your get your new sails Sail care should start the minute your get your new sails. Whether in season or off season, there are sail care basics to follow that keep sails in peak condition. by North Sails Posted 4 Dec 08:30 PST