Globe40 and La Solitaire du Figaro Paprec Globe40 and La Solitaire du Figaro Paprec A look at the Globe40 and the La Solitaire du Figaro Paprec It's always an encouraging sign when a round-the-world race begins its second edition, especially when the steeds in question are approachable boats for most serious sailors. by David Schmidt Posted 9 Sep 12:00 PDT America's Cup: Running silent and deep, again. America's Cup: Running silent and deep, again. A look at the flotsam that has surfaced as the Cup teams again go into deep and silent negotiation. A look at the state of the Cup - given the three weeks of silence since the hasty final Protocol signing. Previously a long deep dive by the teams has indicated that a lot of negotiation is underway. Here's what we've seen floating on the surface. by Richard Gladwell, Sail-World NZ Posted 9 Sep 22:57 PDT Rolex New York Yacht Club Invitational Cup Day 1 Rolex New York Yacht Club Invitational Cup Day 1 Despite hurdles, familiar faces surge to the fore With a punchy 15-knot easterly and six-foot seas, the first day of the ninth edition of the Rolex New York Yacht Club Invitational Cup was a trial by fire for the 20 all-amateur crews pursuing Corinthian yachting's most treasured prize. by New York Yacht Club Posted 9 Sep 20:41 PDT J/24 Worlds 2025 in Plymouth, UK Day 1 J/24 Worlds 2025 in Plymouth, UK Day 1 4 metre waves and gusts in excess of 30 knots 50 J24's from 12 countries (Argentina, Australia, France, Germany, Hungary, Ireland, Italy, Japan, Netherlands, USA and the UK) descended upon Plymouth, UK for their five day World Championship. by James Mills Posted 9 Sep 20:34 PDT Maxi Yacht Rolex Cup 2025 Day 2 Maxi Yacht Rolex Cup 2025 Day 2 Early World Championship leads for Magic Carpet E and Jolt in Porto Cervo After yesterday's frustrating lack of racing, the Costa Smeralda delivered for day two of the Maxi Yacht Rolex Cup. by International Maxi Association Posted 9 Sep 14:12 PDT 35th Maxi Yacht Rolex Cup at Porto Cervo Day 2 35th Maxi Yacht Rolex Cup at Porto Cervo Day 2 Magic Carpet E, Jolt, Nice, H2O and Moat lead in their respective classes The second day of the Maxi Yacht Rolex Cup delivered excellent racing conditions for the fleet assembled in Porto Cervo, with north-westerly winds averaging 16 knots. by Yacht Club Costa Smeralda Posted 9 Sep 11:22 PDT iQFOiL U23 Worlds at Portimão day 2 iQFOiL U23 Worlds at Portimão day 2 Today, attention once again turns to the unique race area in front of the Santa Catarina fortress. Yesterday, the opening day of the U23 World Championships set the tone for a high-level competition in Portimão. Strong northwesterly winds of 15-18 knots allowed the Race Committee to launch four Course Racing starts. by iQFOiL Communications Posted 9 Sep 10:47 PDT 2025 Star Worlds at Split, Croatia Day 2 2025 Star Worlds at Split, Croatia Day 2 Negri and Lambertenghi win Day Two after tactical duel on the Adriatic The second day of racing at the 2025 Star World Championship in Split, Croatia, saw the full 101-boat fleet return to the water for Race 2 after a 90-minute wait ashore. by ISCYRA Posted 9 Sep 09:22 PDT La Solitaire du Figaro Paprec Leg 1 Day 3 La Solitaire du Figaro Paprec Leg 1 Day 3 All That for This... While most people ashore were sitting down for lunch, a strange ballet was unfolding at sea off Dieppe. Carried by the rising tide in the Channel and with barely a breath of wind, the solo sailors struggled to escape the second course mark, Daffodils. by La Solitaire du Figaro Paprec Posted 9 Sep 08:12 PDT The Ocean Race Europe Leg 5 Day 3 The Ocean Race Europe Leg 5 Day 3 Paprec Arkéa leads as new breeze sends IMOCA fleet speeding south Yoann Richomme's Paprec Arkéa team took two points for leading through the Leg 5 Scoring Gate ahead of Allagrande Mapei Racing. by The Ocean Race Posted 9 Sep 06:37 PDT Adventure Sport is moving much closer to audience Adventure Sport is moving much closer to audience OnboardLive opens up new storytelling avenues for The Ocean Race A new innovative technology solution, OnboardLive©, is making it possible to experience adventure sports, including offshore sailing, live, and in high-definition broadcast quality, even from the most remote corners of the world. by The Ocean Race Posted 9 Sep 03:36 PDT Marine Auctions: September Online Auctions Marine Auctions: September Online Auctions The bidding will open on Tuesday 23rd September The bidding for the September Online Auction will Open on Tuesday 23rd September and will close on Monday 29th September 2025. Entries are now being accepted for October's Online Auction. by Marine Auctions Posted 8 Sep 23:25 PDT Great Lakes Intercollegiate Offshore Regatta Great Lakes Intercollegiate Offshore Regatta It all came down to just a single point on Lake Michigan It all came down to just a single point on Lake Michigan. In the 9-boat J/105 class, the U.S. Naval Academy, sailing Peregrine owned by Mark and Meg Stoll, edged out the College of Charleston on Pura Vida by one point to take the win. by Storm Trysail Club Posted 8 Sep 16:27 PDT Lipinski & Carpentier win GLOBE40 Prologue Race Lipinski & Carpentier win GLOBE40 Prologue Race CREDIT MUTUEL crossed the finish line at 16:25 in Cadiz Today at 16:25, the CREDIT MUTUEL Class40 crossed the finish line in the prologue GLOBE40 in Cadiz. After waiting a few days in Lorient, the winners covered the miles of the course in 4 days 2 hours and 25 minutes. by Sirius Events Posted 8 Sep 14:48 PDT SailGP Racing on the Edge Season 5 Episode 9 SailGP Racing on the Edge Season 5 Episode 9 Germany find their spark in latest episode of Racing on the Edge After a disastrous start to their 2025 Season - seemingly-defined by an unprecedented 12-point penalty in Sydney - the Germany SailGP Team presented by Deutsche Bank have been fighting to prove themselves. by SailGP Posted 8 Sep 13:09 PDT Maxi Yacht Rolex Cup 2025 Day 1 Maxi Yacht Rolex Cup 2025 Day 1 No wind stops play on opening day Manoeuvres rehearsed, sails reshaped and weather forecasts downloaded - for teams on the opening day of the Maxi Yacht Rolex Cup there was disappointment off Porto Cervo as the wind failed to materialise adequately for racing to commence. by James Boyd / International Maxi Association Posted 8 Sep 11:59 PDT 35th Maxi Yacht Rolex Cup at Porto Cervo Day 1 35th Maxi Yacht Rolex Cup at Porto Cervo Day 1 The forecast light winds failed to materialise The forecast of light winds, but sufficient for racing, unfortunately failed to materialise as dead calm reigned on the first day of the 35th Maxi Yacht Rolex Cup. by Yacht Club Costa Smeralda Posted 8 Sep 11:59 PDT 2025 J/24 Corinthian US Nationals 2025 J/24 Corinthian US Nationals Three days of racing at Southwestern Yacht Club The final day of racing for the 2025 J/24 Corinthian US National Championship started at the scheduled noon time September 7 with winds blowing 12-14 at 255 degrees and a distance to the weather mark of 1.2 miles for a 4.7 miles course. by Julie & Christopher Howell Posted 8 Sep 11:43 PDT UK 49er & FX Nationals 2025 at the WPNSA UK 49er & FX Nationals 2025 at the WPNSA 56 sailors from three nations enjoy four days of great racing The UK 49er and FX National Championships were hosted at WPNSA from the 4th-7th September, attracting 56 sailors from three nations; GBR, IRL, and USA. by Katy Jenkins & Noah Fitzgerald Posted 8 Sep 11:33 PDT iQFOiL U23 Worlds at Portimão day 1 iQFOiL U23 Worlds at Portimão day 1 Portimão becomes the epicenter of youth windsurfing, hosting 143 competitors representing 30 nations The Algarve region, famous for its golden beaches, rugged coastline, and year-round sunshine, welcomes the future stars of windsurfing to Portimão for the 2025 iQFOiL U23 World Championships. by iQFOiL Communications Posted 8 Sep 11:16 PDT 2025 Star Worlds at Split, Croatia Day 1 2025 Star Worlds at Split, Croatia Day 1 Swiss team leads after a tactical opening race in light conditions The 2025 Star World Championship officially got under way today in Split, Croatia, with 101 boats from 20 nations lining up on the starting line for Race 1 of the six-day championship. by ISCYRA Posted 8 Sep 10:58 PDT 9th Rolex NYYC Invitational Cup starts tomorrow 9th Rolex NYYC Invitational Cup starts tomorrow After today's second and final day of mandatory practice racing April showers bring May flowers, but September showers, especially in New England, often leave behind a spate of dry late-summer perfection: crisp evenings, warm days and pleasant breezes. by New York Yacht Club Posted 8 Sep 10:53 PDT 4th ORC Double-Handed Worlds kicks off 4th ORC Double-Handed Worlds kicks off 57 teams set to race across Italian, Slovenian, and Croatian Waters The northern gateway to the Mediterranean, Monfalcone has come alive with international offshore racing talent as the 4th edition of the ORC Double-Handed World Championship officially gets under way. by Offshore Racing Congress Posted 8 Sep 10:05 PDT La Solitaire du Figaro Paprec Leg 1 Day 2 La Solitaire du Figaro Paprec Leg 1 Day 2 Tom Goron (Groupe Dubreuil) and Charlotte Yven (Skipper Macif 2023) lay down their tactics Just over 24 hours after the start of the first leg of La Solitaire du Figaro Paprec, the fleet has rounded the first major mark of the 2025 course — Skerries Bank, off the southeast coast of Cornwall. by La Solitaire du Figaro Paprec Posted 8 Sep 09:36 PDT Rooster say thank you for an incredible summer Rooster say thank you for an incredible summer From youth nationals to international championships From club racing to international regattas, we've loved seeing sailors in Rooster kit out on the water this season. Here are some of our highlights before we round things off at the Southampton International Boat Show. by Rooster Posted 8 Sep 09:00 PDT The Ocean Race Europe Leg 5 Day 2 The Ocean Race Europe Leg 5 Day 2 The fleet makes slow progress under a Blood Moon eclipse Painfully light winds along the Italian and French coasts overnight have meant slow sailing for the crews on the way from Genova to Boka Bay. by The Ocean Race Posted 8 Sep 05:12 PDT You just gotta love a good algorithm You just gotta love a good algorithm So, I opened up YouTube, and there it was. Could not believe my luck, actually. So, I opened up YouTube, and there it was. Could not believe my luck, actually. The algorithm had coughed up something I really wanted to watch. Yes, I know it means Big Brother is watching and listening.Also, every key stroke is being recorded. by John Curnow, Sail-World.com AUS Editor Posted 7 Sep 15:00 PDT Wetsuit Outlet Moth UK Championship overall Wetsuit Outlet Moth UK Championship overall Three races held on the final day in Torbay After a day off on Saturday, due to huge swell in Torbay the easterly breeze kicked up, the Moth fleet were back in action on Sunday to conclude the battle for the UK Championship. by Mark Jardine Posted 7 Sep 14:10 PDT Team Malizia Sets Sail on Final Leg Team Malizia Sets Sail on Final Leg Mediterranean Showdown in The Ocean Race Europe This Sunday afternoon, Team Malizia set sail on the fifth and final leg of The Ocean Race Europe 2025. At 15:00 local time, the crew onboard Malizia - Seaexplorer crossed the Leg 5 start line in Genova, Italy. by Team Malizia Posted 7 Sep 13:41 PDT Double world championship Maxi Yacht Rolex Cup Double world championship Maxi Yacht Rolex Cup Maxi yacht racing's pinnacle event sets sail on the azure waters of the Costa Smeralda tomorrow Maxi yacht racing's pinnacle event sets sail on the azure waters of the Costa Smeralda tomorrow (8 September). Fought between the world's largest race boats, this Maxi Yacht Rolex Cup is set to be the most competitive yet. by International Maxi Association Posted 7 Sep 11:58 PDT 2025 WingFoil Racing World Cup China overall 2025 WingFoil Racing World Cup China overall The event was a stage for cultural exchange and thrilling competition The 2025 WingFoil Racing World Cup China has come to a close, bringing together 70 competitors from 12 countries on Daishan Island, at the delta of the Yangtze River. by WingFoil Racing World Cup Posted 7 Sep 11:42 PDT First test for the GLOBE40 competitors First test for the GLOBE40 competitors The evening finish near Cape Finisterre was a completely different challenge After setting off from Lorient on Thursday, September 4th, after a long wait, the Class40s of the 2nd edition of the GLOBE40 quickly crossed the Gulf of Cascogne, which has a harsh reputation, on Friday. by Sirius Events Posted 7 Sep 10:36 PDT The Ocean Race Europe Leg 5 Start The Ocean Race Europe Leg 5 Start Close action but a slow start from Genova The seven international teams competing in The Ocean Race Europe have set off from Genova on the 5th and final leg - a complicated 1,600-nautical mile passage through the Mediterranean and into the Adriatic Sea on the way to Boka Bay, Montenegro. by The Ocean Race Posted 7 Sep 09:59 PDT La Solitaire du Figaro Paprec Leg 1 Start La Solitaire du Figaro Paprec Leg 1 Start The English Channel to decide a grueling first leg They're off! At 1 p.m. this Sunday, September 7, the 34 solo skippers of the 56th edition of La Solitaire du Figaro Paprec set sail from the Bay of Seine towards the Bay of Morlaix. by La Solitaire du Figaro Paprec Posted 7 Sep 09:27 PDT Pyewacket on the market - top race yacht available Pyewacket on the market - top race yacht available Pyewacket - one of the world's top offshore and trans-oceanic race boats is ready for a new owner As the sun sets on Roy Disney's latest campaign with the V070 Pyewacket, the sailing world prepares to bid farewell to one of the most successful and storied offshore racing yachts of the modern era. by MCD Boutique Yacht Brokerage Posted 7 Sep 08:21 PDT SailGP: Brazil and USA head for France SailGP: Brazil and USA head for France The damage incurred in SailGP Germany has been fully repaired for next weekend's event A big effort by the team at SailGP Technologies' facility in Southampton has seen the damage incurred in SailGP Germany fully repaired for next weekend's event in Saint-Tropez, France. by Richard Gladwell/Sail-World.com/nz Posted 7 Sep 06:10 PDT Carbon or Steel? Carbon or Steel? Moth Foil Evolution with Alex Adams Foils have been shrinking for years as sailors continually try to reduce drag and increase speeds, but designers were reaching the limit of what they could do with carbon, so the latest foils have turned to steel for some parts. by Mark Jardine Posted 7 Sep 02:00 PDT The Vaikobi 18ft Skiff Team 2025 The Vaikobi 18ft Skiff Team 2025 One of the young teams expected to be amongst the leading group this season One of the young teams expected to be amongst the leading group in the Australian 18 Footers League's 2025-26 season fleet on Sydney Harbour is the Vaikobi 18ft Skiff Team led by former Australian Cherub class champion Kirk Mitchell. by Frank Quealey Posted 6 Sep 23:34 PDT 2025 Snipe Western Hemisphere & Asia Championship 2025 Snipe Western Hemisphere & Asia Championship Justin Callahan & Trevor Davis win at San Diego Yacht Club SDYC welcomed Snipe sailors from nations around the world including Argentina, the Bahamas, Brazil, Canada, Chile, Japan and the USA to both the Snipe North American Championship August 21-24 and the Snipe Western Hemisphere & Asia Championship. by San Diego Yacht Club Posted 6 Sep 22:13 PDT Holcim-PRB crew aiming for podium Holcim-PRB crew aiming for podium Condifent ahead of final leg in The Ocean Race Europe The final leg of The Ocean Race Europe will set off tomorrow at 3:00 p.m. local time. From Genoa, the fleet will set sail to Boka Bay, Montenegro. This finish promises to be intense for the Holcim-PRB crew, who are aiming for a podium finish. by Holcim-PRB Posted 6 Sep 15:22 PDT