Splash and Dash for the National Champions Splash and Dash for the National Champions A number of big-name sailors have signed up for the Fernhurst Books Draycote Dash A number of big-name sailors have signed up for the Fernhurst Books Draycote Dash, the first event of the Seldén Sailjuice Winter Series coming up next weekend. Sign up to join them for some close competition... by Andy Rice Posted 15 Nov 19:40 GMT DF95 Autumn Series at Barton's Point week 6 DF95 Autumn Series at Barton's Point week 6 Top end A rig conditions to start with, fading to nothing after 15 races One course fitted all for the 12 boats in the 6th East Kent Autumn Series regatta. The wind started top of A rig, shifting back & forth a little then eased away to nothing after 15 races. by Peter Jackson Posted 15 Nov 19:26 GMT Inside the 29er EuroCup Finals: Meet the champions Inside the 29er EuroCup Finals: Meet the champions Alexandre Mostini and Raphaël Allain winners of the Eurocup Finals They've just won the 2025 29er EuroCup Finals in Riva del Garda, wrapping up a season marked by consistency, growth, and teamwork. by 29er Class Posted 15 Nov 19:10 GMT A moment to breathe and reflect A moment to breathe and reflect Frankie looks back at the Transat Café L'OR I think I'm only just starting to realize what Will and I have achieved - finishing second in the Transat Café L'OR. It's still quite fresh, but when I stop for a moment it begins to sink in. by Francesca ‘Frankie' Clapcich Posted 15 Nov 17:18 GMT Introducing Rooster Custom Kit Introducing Rooster Custom Kit Personalised Performance Apparel Within our range of technical casual wear and on-the-water garments, you can now customise selected Rooster products with your own branding — ensuring your team looks professional and cohesive, whatever the conditions. by Rooster Posted 15 Nov 16:30 GMT 2026 EurILCA Masters Series in Malta Preview 2026 EurILCA Masters Series in Malta Preview The first regatta of the season at the Royal Malta Yacht Club We are excited to kick off the 2026 EurILCA Masters Series with the first regatta of the season in Malta, taking place in January at the Royal Malta Yacht Club. by Agustín Argüelles, EurILCA Posted 15 Nov 14:27 GMT IRC at Heart of International Team Racing Revival IRC at Heart of International Team Racing Revival Strengthening its position as the unifying measurement system for top-level offshore competition The IRC Rating Rule continues to strengthen its position as the unifying measurement system for top-level offshore competition, as two of the sport's most prestigious team events confirm they will share the same IRC framework. by RORC Rating Office Posted 15 Nov 13:21 GMT Predictwind A-Cat Worlds - Day 5 - Poland wins Predictwind A-Cat Worlds - Day 5 - Poland wins Poland won its first medal of the world championship, and leads the Open fleet by a 4pt margin. Poland's Jacek Noetzel claimed the first title, on the penultimate day of the 2025 Predictwind A-Class Catamaran World Championships being sailed at Milford on Auckland's North Shore. by Richard Gladwell/Sail-World.com/nz Posted 15 Nov 12:23 GMT The RYA 150 Podcast - Episode 8 The RYA 150 Podcast - Episode 8 People, passion and possibility What if a summer job by the water could spark a lifelong career? What if a childhood hobby turned into a chance to travel the world? What if sailing wasn't just a sport, but a future? by RYA Posted 15 Nov 12:00 GMT Chichester Harbour Series Round 1 Chichester Harbour Series Round 1 An impressive fleet of 19 Fevas and six ILCAs sailors On October 30th, enthusiastic sailors from five harbour clubs rigged their boats and readied for the first Chichester Harbour Series event of the year. by Kendall Massey Posted 15 Nov 10:43 GMT 44Cup Marina Jandía - Another 44Cup first 44Cup Marina Jandía - Another 44Cup first The 2025 season of RC44 racing concludes next week This year the high performance owner-driver one design class has made its debut in Scheveningen in the Netherlands and rounds off the year with another first - Marina Jandía near the southern tip of Fuerteventura in the Canary Islands. by 44Cup Posted 15 Nov 10:39 GMT Champions follow a predictable path Champions follow a predictable path The 49er class has long been the world's most reliable training ground for elite sailors The 49er class has long been the world's most reliable training ground for elite sailors — the skiff where Olympic champions, SailGP helms, and America's Cup talent are forged. by 49er & Nacra 17 Sailing Posted 15 Nov 10:12 GMT Grab NEW Dry Bag and go - 40% OFF Grab NEW Dry Bag and go - 40% OFF GRAB, ROLL, CLIP and GO on any watersports adventure, with Vaikobi's fun new 5L Dry Bags! GRAB, ROLL, CLIP and GO on any watersports adventure, with Vaikobi's fun new 5L Dry Bags! by Vaikobi Posted 15 Nov 06:17 GMT Mini Globe Race stopping off in Durban Mini Globe Race stopping off in Durban Two thirds of their way into their circumnavigation Intrepid adventurers or utter madmen, a small fleet competing in the Mini Globe Race have popped in to Durban for a mandatory pitstop two thirds of their way into their circumnavigation. by Sophie Thompson Posted 15 Nov 06:04 GMT PredictWind A-Class Cat Worlds 2025 Day 4 PredictWind A-Class Cat Worlds 2025 Day 4 Epic Friday at Milford Cruising Club In every Worlds, there is usually one day that can stand head and shoulders above the rest for one reason or other. Friday was probably that day for these Championships. by Gordon Upton Posted 15 Nov 05:31 GMT 2025 US Melges 24 Nationals at Pensacola day 1 2025 US Melges 24 Nationals at Pensacola day 1 Ronning takes early lead in picture-perfect conditions on Pensacola Bay The opening day of the 2025 Melges 24 U.S. National Championship, hosted by Pensacola Yacht Club delivered picture-perfect conditions on Pensacola Bay. by U.S. Melges 24 Class Association Posted 15 Nov 03:10 GMT Predictwind A-Cat Worlds - Day 5 - Preview Predictwind A-Cat Worlds - Day 5 - Preview After yesterday's tumultuous racing the 55 sailors are back on water in lighter winds and rain After yesterday's tumultuous racing the 55 sailors are back on water in lighter winds and rain. Today's conditions are a minefield, and success today will be as much about damage control, as sailing brilliance. by Richard Gladwell, Sail-World.com/nz Posted 15 Nov 00:10 GMT Bulwarks and Bulldust – Show 8 Season 3 Bulwarks and Bulldust – Show 8 Season 3 For when it really is all about the journey! Spike Abram from Rapide Yacht Group In the Captain's Chair this week is Spike Abram from Rapide Yacht Group by Bulwarks and Bulldust Posted 14 Nov 22:13 GMT RS Sailing announced as RYA Connected Partner RS Sailing announced as RYA Connected Partner Supporting the annual nationwide programme designed to connect, empower and inspire leaders The Royal Yachting Association (RYA) announces RS Sailing as an official partner for the 2025-2026 RYA Connected series of events, webinars and activities, launched in tandem as the 2025 RYA Connected Conferences are currently under way. by RYA Posted 14 Nov 16:30 GMT Poppy Appeal Race at Bexhill Poppy Appeal Race at Bexhill Rounding off the season with another charity event The final race of the sailing season at Bexhill Sailing Club on 8th November was in aid of the Royal British Legion Poppy Appeal. Our fifth and final charity race for 2025. The beautiful autumn sun brought 14 boats onto the water. by Rachel Wynn Posted 14 Nov 15:54 GMT Border Counties Midweek Sailing Series overall Border Counties Midweek Sailing Series overall Tuesday club members feel it is worth taking a day off work What a year we've had with great turnouts at all the clubs from the lowest of 20 boats (23 sailors) to 33 boats (39 sailors) it just goes to show open events can be well attended. by Dave Thomas Posted 14 Nov 14:09 GMT Barton Marine's Launches at METSTRADE 2025 Barton Marine's Launches at METSTRADE 2025 Game-Changing Bulkhead Pipe Glands lead the comprehensive range Find Barton Marine at METSTRADE 2025 with a revamped stand (01.474) and a fresh new catalogue to exhibit their comprehensive range of over 2000 deck hardware products to the marine industry. by Barton Marine Posted 14 Nov 12:00 GMT Speed, stakes, rivalries Speed, stakes, rivalries What you need to know about the Rolex SailGP Championship 2025 Season Grand Final The Rolex SailGP Championship's 2025 Season comes to its dramatic finish in two weeks' time. Three can race, but only one can win the sport's top prize (US $2M) at the Mubadala Abu Dhabi Sail Grand Prix Season 2025 Grand Final. by SailGP Posted 14 Nov 11:27 GMT End of Year Prize-giving 2025 at Royal Temple YC End of Year Prize-giving 2025 at Royal Temple YC IRC and Cruiser fleets raced in 4 series, plus Ramsgate Week The full year of Racing at The Royal Temple Yacht Club Ramsgate included four series each for both IRC and Cruisers, plus Trophy races and Ramsgate Week. by Peter Jackson Posted 14 Nov 11:26 GMT 36th Starcross Steamer preview 36th Starcross Steamer preview 80 monohulls maximum can race on 11th January The 36th annual Starcross Steamer sponsored by Exe Sails will take place on Sunday 11th January 2026, this is a race not to miss. Up to 80 monohulls are able to enter the classic pursuit race format. by Ben Cutler-Sharp Posted 14 Nov 11:09 GMT Predictwind A-Cat Worlds - Day 4 Masterclass Predictwind A-Cat Worlds - Day 4 Masterclass Defending world champion Jakub Surowiec (POL) scored a hat-trick as winds blasted at over 25kts Defending world champion Jakub Surowiec (POL) scored a hat-trick, winning three straight races, as offshore winds blasted at over 25kts to test A-Class catamaran fleet in the Predictwind A-Class Catamaran World Championship. by Richard Gladwell/Sail-World.com/nz Posted 14 Nov 10:51 GMT Discover the 20 best photos Discover the 20 best photos From the Pantaenius Yacht Racing Image Award 2025 120 marine photographers representing 26 nations took part in the Pantaenius Yacht Racing Image Award 2025 photo competition. Today, we reveal the 20 best images selected by our international jury. by Pantaenius Yacht Racing Image Award Posted 14 Nov 08:37 GMT Top teams take on 2025 US Melges 24 Nationals Top teams take on 2025 US Melges 24 Nationals Forty teams lined up for the practice race in Pensacola After two full days of boat unpacking, rig tuning, splashing, and on-the-water practice, the fleet is officially settled in Pensacola Bay and ready for tomorrow's opening day of the 2025 Melges 24 U.S. National Championship, hosted by Pensacola YC. by U.S. Melges 24 Class Association Posted 14 Nov 07:33 GMT Pwllheli Winter Series Weekend 1 Pwllheli Winter Series Weekend 1 ISORA prize-giving in Dun Laoghaire reduces the turnout Last weekend was the first of two weekends of the Pwllheli Winter Series. As Pwllheli Sailing club were winners of the ISORA team trophy again this year, many of our skippers and crews were away at the ISORA prize-giving in Dun Laoghaire. by Dave Sharp sailing on J70 Mojito Bach Posted 14 Nov 06:14 GMT PredictWind AI Forecasting Model makes debut PredictWind AI Forecasting Model makes debut AI implemented in latest Predictwind model release - forecasting by the hour Predictwind's major Model Release, features PWAi in Beta, AIFS, and ICON, - sets a new standard for global forecasting precision and confidence by Casey Hodges Posted 13 Nov 22:48 GMT Predictwind A-Cat Worlds: Stiff breeze - Day 4 Predictwind A-Cat Worlds: Stiff breeze - Day 4 Racing is continuing with a moderate offshore breeze, sun shine and flat seas. The Predictwind A-Class Catamaran World Championships resumed today, Friday off Milford Beach. Racing is continuing with a similar offshore breeze to Thursday, but with less rain and weather shutdowns. by Richard Gladwell, Sail-World.com/nz Posted 13 Nov 22:19 GMT PredictWind A-Class Cat Worlds 2025 Day 3 PredictWind A-Class Cat Worlds 2025 Day 3 Back out on the race course after high winds and stormy rains on the second day on Castor Bay The second day of racing at the PredictWind A-Cat Worlds was keenly anticipated. After all, the original second day had been scrubbed due to a rather brutal forecast, featuring high winds and stormy rains. by Gordon Upton Posted 13 Nov 21:30 GMT Yachtsman of the Year and Young Sailor of the Year Yachtsman of the Year and Young Sailor of the Year Get your nominations in for the 2025 awards! Members of the public are being urged to submit their nominations for the Yachting Journalists' Association's (YJA) Yachtsman of the Year and Young Sailor of the Year Awards. by Yachting Journalists' Association Posted 13 Nov 18:59 GMT A+T Instruments new product launch at METS A+T Instruments new product launch at METS Come to our stand 10.415 in the Superyacht Hall Come to our stand 10.415 in the Superyacht Hall. Plus the entire Transat Café L'or IMOCA podium use A+T wind sensors and Nick Cherry has joined the A+T team to lead technical sales & support. by A+T Instruments Posted 13 Nov 16:00 GMT Joshua Schopfer fulfills his dream Joshua Schopfer fulfills his dream With a magnificent 5th place in the Mini Transat 2025 Swiss - British sailor Joshua Schopfer crossed the finish line of the Mini Transat on Sunday 9th November, in Saint-François (Guadeloupe), after 15 days, 7 hours, 18 minutes, and 28 seconds of solo, unassisted sailing. by Joshua Schopfer Posted 13 Nov 14:35 GMT LA28 kicks off with kites LA28 kicks off with kites Men's and Women's Kite will be the first medals decided, on 19 July 2028 The LA28 Organising Committee has confirmed the event programme and competition framework for the Olympic Sailing Competition at the Los Angeles 2028 Olympic Games. by World Sailing Posted 13 Nov 11:31 GMT Craftinsure UK Wayfarer National Circuit Finale Craftinsure UK Wayfarer National Circuit Finale Twelve competitive Wayfarers raced at Bough Beech Twelve competitive Wayfarers raced at Bough Beech Sailing Club on November 8-9, 2025, concluding the 2025 Craftinsure National Circuit with six challenging races. by Sam Pygall Posted 13 Nov 10:51 GMT IW Youth and Junior Championships Series finale IW Youth and Junior Championships Series finale Brading Haven host final event in the series The final event of the IW Youth and Junior Dinghy Championships Series took place at Brading Haven Yacht Club on Saturday. Competitors arrived to a sunny but windless harbour and wondered if there would be any racing. by Luke Bradley Posted 13 Nov 09:47 GMT 2025 British Contender Class Season Review 2025 British Contender Class Season Review A vintage year, packed with a national travellers' events and two world championships! The 2025 British Contender dinghy season was a vintage year, packed with a national travellers' series that tested the fleet in mostly sunny, windy conditions that align with the Contender preferences. by Ed Presley Posted 13 Nov 07:09 GMT 18ft Skiff SIXT Spring Championship Race 6 preview 18ft Skiff SIXT Spring Championship Race 6 preview $7,800 prizemoney on offer! The leading teams in the Sixt 2025 Spring 18 footer Championship will have to make sure their concentration levels are high throughout the entire final race of the series if they want to get the 'lions share' of the $7,800 prizemoney on offer. by Frank Quealey Posted 13 Nov 05:28 GMT