8th Portugal Grand Prix at Vilamoura Day 3 8th Portugal Grand Prix at Vilamoura Day 3 The championship that continues to grow since its 2018 debut Since its first edition in 2018, launched exclusively with the 49er, 49erFX and Nacra fleets, this championship has continued to evolve and expand. Over the years, it welcomed the ILCA classes, strengthening its reputation. by Prow Media Posted 29 Nov 11:54 PST iQFOiL Senior Europeans at Sferracavallo overall iQFOiL Senior Europeans at Sferracavallo overall Daniela Peleg (ISR) and Luuc van Opzeeland (NED) crowned champions in Sicily The final day of the iQFOiL European Championship in Sicily brought a perfect mix of tension and triumph as the Medal Series unfolded under a cloudy sky that soon gave way to steady wind and spectacular racing. by iQFOiL Class Posted 29 Nov 11:48 PST The Famous Project CIC start Jules Verne Trophy The Famous Project CIC start Jules Verne Trophy All-female attempt to break the round-the-world record It was 13.40 UTC on Saturday when the eight women of The Famous Project CIC, aboard the maxi trimaran IDEC SPORT, crossed the starting line of the Jules Verne Trophy, the extreme round-the-world race for crewed multihulls, without stops or assistance. by Agence TB Press Posted 29 Nov 07:17 PST Melges 24 Class welcomes new Chair Melges 24 Class welcomes new Chair Significant leadership changes announced The International Melges 24 Class Association (IM24CA) has announced significant leadership changes and key championship decisions following its World Council Annual General Meeting held on Saturday, November 22. by International Melges 24 Class Association Posted 29 Nov 06:57 PST Mubadala Abu Dhabi Sail Grand Prix Day 1 Mubadala Abu Dhabi Sail Grand Prix Day 1 ROCKWOOL Racing leads as Championship Title Contenders stumble ROCKWOOL Racing, Mubadala Brazil and Red Bull Italy top the event leaderboard after the first four fleet races of the Mubadala Abu Dhabi Sail Grand Prix 2025 Season Grand Final, presented by Abu Dhabi Sports Council. by SailGP Posted 29 Nov 06:38 PST J70 North Americans Sailor Spotlight: Eddie Gary J70 North Americans Sailor Spotlight: Eddie Gary The Corinthian Spirit At just twenty-seven years old, Eddie Gary has already achieved what many sailors spend decades chasing, a national championship title and a reputation for skill, composure, and leadership in one of the most competitive one-design classes in the world. by DIYC Posted 29 Nov 05:47 PST SailGP: SailGP: Snakes and Ladders on Day 1 SailGP: SailGP: Snakes and Ladders on Day 1 Rockwool Denmark top performer in a testing Day 1 in Abu Dhabi Rockwool Denmark, fresh from extending their title sponsor for the next decade, was the top performer in a testing Day 1 in SailGP Abu Dhabi. by Richard Gladwell, Sail-World NZ Posted 29 Nov 04:19 PST Lorenzo wins Red Bull King of the Air Family Final Lorenzo wins Red Bull King of the Air Family Final A fairytale finish at Kite Beach, Bloubergstrand The 2025 Red Bull King of the Air delivered a fairytale finish as Italian brothers Lorenzo and Leonardo Casati made history by facing off in an unforgettable final showdown that saw the older sibling claim his second King of the Air title. by Simone van Slingerland Posted 29 Nov 02:32 PST World Sailing commits to Para Inclusive Sailing World Sailing commits to Para Inclusive Sailing By approving the formation of a dedicated Classification Sub-Committee World Sailing has taken a pivotal step to strengthening the governance and integrity of Para Inclusive Sailing by approving the formation of a dedicated Classification Sub-Committee. by World Sailing Posted 29 Nov 00:01 PST Australia crew conquer marginal winds in practice Australia crew conquer marginal winds in practice The BONDS Flying Roos were forced to squeeze every learning out of the conditions The BONDS Flying Roos were thrust into the deep end today as Abu Dhabi delivered a near glass-off during the final practice session ahead of the Mubadala Abu Dhabi Sail Grand Prix 2025 Season Grand Final. by BONDS Flying Roos Posted 28 Nov 17:35 PST SailGP: Peter Burling cleared to race SailGP: Peter Burling cleared to race Black Foils skipper Peter Burling has been cleared to race this weekend in Abu Dhabi. The Black Foils team have advised that their injured skipper and helmsman, Peter Burling, has been cleared to race in the Grand Final this weekend in Abu Dhabi. He sailed in Friday with a protective covering on his finger (see images below). by Richard Gladwell, Sail-World NZ Posted 28 Nov 17:30 PST Save On Dinghy Gear Proven By World Champions Save On Dinghy Gear Proven By World Champions More Black Friday Savings at Zhik Prices are unlocked on Zhik Dinghy Boots, PFD's, Wetsuits and more... by Zhik Posted 28 Nov 12:00 PST 8th Portugal Grand Prix at Vilamoura Day 2 8th Portugal Grand Prix at Vilamoura Day 2 Mixed conditions allow the 49er fleet to complete 3 races, while the ILCA fleets complete only one Day 2 delivered mixed conditions in Vilamoura, allowing the 49er fleet to complete three races, while the ILCA 7 and ILCA 6 fleets each managed one. The 49erFX fleet could not complete any races. by Prow Media Posted 28 Nov 10:39 PST iQFOiL Senior Europeans at Sferracavallo Day 5 iQFOiL Senior Europeans at Sferracavallo Day 5 Top 10 confirmed for tomorrow's Medal Series showdown The penultimate day of the 2025 iQFOiL European Championship in Sferracavallo brought frustration and waiting as light and unstable wind conditions made racing impossible. by iQFOiL Class Posted 28 Nov 08:54 PST J70 North Americans Race Spotlight: Lydia Woolson J70 North Americans Race Spotlight: Lydia Woolson How the J/70 Can Keep Young Sailors in the Game For many lifelong sailors, the story begins with a family boat or weekend sails. For Lydia Woolson, it began with summer camp. by DIYC Posted 28 Nov 07:44 PST High School & College Regional Qualifier Opens High School & College Regional Qualifier Opens A New National Stage for America's Next Generation of Foiling Sailors The WASZP Class has set the stage for a major shift in American youth and collegiate sailing with the announcement of its Regional Qualifiers for the inaugural National Championship. by WASZP Class Posted 28 Nov 07:40 PST 20th anniversary OK Dinghy World Ranking 20th anniversary OK Dinghy World Ranking Andy Davis is the new World No. 1 Twenty years ago the first ever OK Dinghy World Ranking list was released. It had just 287 sailors listed. Now, 20 years later, the 58th OK Dinghy World Ranking list has 664 sailors listed. by Robert Deaves Posted 28 Nov 06:52 PST World Sailing Inclusion Championships preparations World Sailing Inclusion Championships preparations Ahead of the historic first edition of this global event The organizing committee for the 2025 World Sailing Inclusion Championships—represented by Oman Sail—continues to step up preparations ahead of the historic first edition of this global event. by Oman Sail Posted 28 Nov 03:18 PST The Rooster Big Weekend The Rooster Big Weekend Black Friday Starts Here This is it. After a week of early-access teasers, The Rooster Big Weekend is officially LIVE — and the whole collection is now open to everyone. by Rooster Posted 28 Nov 01:03 PST Sam Goodchild crowned IMOCA Globe Series Champion Sam Goodchild crowned IMOCA Globe Series Champion After a stunning 2025 season he wins the title for the second time After a long season at the top of the IMOCA fleet that featured three race wins, Great Britain's Sam Goodchild is, for the second time in three years, the IMOCA Globe Series Champion. by Ed Gorman / IMOCA Globe Series Posted 28 Nov 00:55 PST “If we're focused, we win” “If we're focused, we win” Slingsby sets Aussies' intent for high-stakes SailGP Grand Final showdown Australia's greatest rivals - Emirates GBR, the Black Foils and Los Gallos - are circling but the Aussies have made one thing clear: they are not backing down. by BONDS Flying Roos Posted 27 Nov 22:04 PST Sail Brisbane 2025 Set to Shine Sail Brisbane 2025 Set to Shine In Partnership with Australian Sailing The Royal Queensland Yacht Squadron (RQYS) is proud to announce the return of Sail Brisbane 2025, taking place from 16 to 20 December 2025, in partnership with Australian Sailing. by Royal Queensland Yacht Squadron Posted 27 Nov 21:40 PST Eight-time World champion leads the line-up Eight-time World champion leads the line-up For the World Match Racing Tour Final in Shenzhen The World Match Racing Tour (WMRT) today announced the sixteen confirmed skippers to compete in the 2025 World Match Racing Tour Final Shenzhen Bao'an in China scheduled to take place from 6-11 January 2026. by WMRT Posted 27 Nov 21:02 PST 8th Portugal Grand Prix at Vilamoura Day 1 8th Portugal Grand Prix at Vilamoura Day 1 Plenty of action on the water The 8th Portugal Grand Prix got off to an exciting start today under a flawless sunny sky. The event brought together 248 sailors and 68 coaches from all corners of the globe, competing across the ILCA 6, ILCA 7, 49er, and 49er FX classes. by Prow Media Posted 27 Nov 14:18 PST Dorset sailor turns 21 in the most remote ocean Dorset sailor turns 21 in the most remote ocean Lauren is the First Mate on board the Washington, DC yacht in the Clipper Race Dorset sailor Lauren Corn celebrated her 21st birthday while racing across the notorious Roaring Forties and helping lead a crew of 20 adventurers around the globe. by Clipper Race Posted 27 Nov 08:35 PST iQFOiL Senior Europeans at Sferracavallo Day 4 iQFOiL Senior Europeans at Sferracavallo Day 4 Emma Wilson (GBR) and Nico Goyard (FRA) take the lead as the Final Series wraps up tomorrow Day 4 of the iQFOiL Senior European Championship al Circolo Velico Sferracavallo opened with cooler temperatures and a light morning breeze, keeping both sailors and race officials on their toes. by iQFOiL Class Posted 27 Nov 08:27 PST The Famous Project CIC to start on Saturday The Famous Project CIC to start on Saturday A weather window is opening up for their Jules Verne Trophy attempt The big challenge launched by Alexia Barrier and the seven women of "The Famous Project CIC" for the Jules Verne Trophy is set to begin on Saturday! by Agence TB Press Posted 27 Nov 07:13 PST J70 North Americans Sailor Spotlight: Steve Knoop J70 North Americans Sailor Spotlight: Steve Knoop Everyone is willing to share notes and help one another improve The J/70 is arguably one of the most competitive one-design classes in the world. What makes the class unique is that, while it's incredibly competitive, everyone is willing to share notes and help one another improve. by DIYC Posted 27 Nov 06:41 PST 37 nations set for World Sailing Inclusion Champs 37 nations set for World Sailing Inclusion Champs A total of 154 athletes, alongside coaches and support staff, have entered the landmark event World Sailing, the sport's global governing body, is celebrating a major milestone as over 150 participants representing 37 nations have registered for the inaugural World Sailing Inclusion Championships. by World Sailing Posted 27 Nov 06:17 PST Black Foils injury rocks SailGP Grand Final fight Black Foils injury rocks SailGP Grand Final fight Black Foils driver Peter Burling will not participate in today's practice sailing Black Foils driver Peter Burling will not participate in today's practice sailing after being rushed to the hospital due to a hand injury on Wednesday. by SailGP Media Posted 27 Nov 04:00 PST Vaikobi Black Friday Frenzy starts 7am Friday Vaikobi Black Friday Frenzy starts 7am Friday Get your carts ready. Set your alarms. Get your carts ready. Set your alarms. by Vaikobi Ocean Performance Posted 26 Nov 23:30 PST 18ft Skiff Club Championship Race 6 Preview 18ft Skiff Club Championship Race 6 Preview Time-honoured championship continues After last Sunday's 18 footer double-header over two short course races, the Australian 18 Footers League returns to a full length championship for next Sunday's Race 6 of the Club Championship on Sydney Harbour. by Frank Quealey Posted 26 Nov 23:22 PST SailGP: Burling injured ahead of Grand Final SailGP: Burling injured ahead of Grand Final Black Foils Peter Burling to miss practice day following finger injury. Others make key changes. Black Foils Driver Peter Burling will miss Thursday's scheduled practice sailing session. Several other significant changes have been made by other teams, who cannot make the $2million Grand Final this Sunday. by Richard Gladwell/Sail-World.com/nz Posted 26 Nov 15:44 PST Australian Sailing Team set for Sail Melbourne Australian Sailing Team set for Sail Melbourne Home-grown stars and international talent converge The Australian Sailing Team (AST) is set to hit home waters this week as Sail Melbourne gets under way from Royal Brighton Yacht Club, with Olympians, emerging talent and first-timers lining up across a strong multi-class fleet. by Lisa Darmanin / Australian Sailing Team Posted 26 Nov 12:07 PST Harry Melges IV Signs with U.S. SailGP Team Harry Melges IV Signs with U.S. SailGP Team Ahead of the 2025 Season Grand Final The U.S. SailGP Team has added World Champion American sailor Harry Melges IV to its roster ahead of this weekend's Mubadala Abu Dhabi Sail Grand Prix Grand Final, further strengthening its crew as it builds toward the future. by U.S. SailGP Team Posted 26 Nov 11:00 PST 17th Transat Café L'or - The full story 17th Transat Café L'or - The full story The race was full of twists and turns - a formidable, engaging challenge at all levels Four classes, four courses, four winning duos... the Coffee Route double handed race from France to Martinique once more proved a formidable, engaging challenge at all levels. by Transat Café L'OR Posted 26 Nov 09:10 PST iQFOiL Senior Europeans at Sferracavallo Day 3 iQFOiL Senior Europeans at Sferracavallo Day 3 Weather turns tricky in Sferracavallo as only one Men's race is completed Day 3 of the iQFOiL Senior European Championship at Circolo Velico Sferracavallo started with high hopes as sunshine, a warm breeze, and a building south-westerly wind greeted the athletes. by iQFOiL Class Posted 26 Nov 08:31 PST J70 North Americans Sailor Spotlight: Andrew Blank J70 North Americans Sailor Spotlight: Andrew Blank Some sailors seem born with saltwater in their veins. Andrew Blank wasn't one of them. Some sailors seem born with saltwater in their veins. Andrew Blank wasn't one of them. by DIYC Posted 26 Nov 07:37 PST SailGP continues to ring the changes SailGP continues to ring the changes SailGP continues to ring the changes for the Grand Final - new rigs - new foils Despite being the pinnacle event for Season 5, SailGP will continue to make changes to the F50 setup, and rig/foil combinations. The controversial 29metre rig will not be deployed for the Grand Final in Abu Dhabi, this weekend. by Richard Gladwell/Sail-World.com/nz Posted 26 Nov 04:36 PST 30% Off Sitewide at Henri-Lloyd 30% Off Sitewide at Henri-Lloyd Black Friday starts now Our Black Friday sale is here with 30% off (excluding items already discounted) site-wide across all our collections and bestselling products. by Henri-Lloyd Posted 26 Nov 02:23 PST