Bulwarks and Bulldust – watch Episode Two Bulwarks and Bulldust – watch Episode Two Three time Jane Tate Memorial Trophy winner, Annika Thomson, talks racing and rubbish... Episode Two of Bukwarks and Bulldust featuring Annika Thomson from Ocean Crusaders is now up and running. The three time Jane Tate Memorial Trophy winner talks about her favourite subjects - racing and rubbish... by Bulwarks and Bulldust Posted 16 May 22:54 UTC WMRT adds first ever Ireland stage WMRT adds first ever Ireland stage Dublin Match Cup joins the 2025 tour season as a tier 2 world tour event The World Match Racing Tour is pleased to announce the addition of its first ever tour stage in Ireland with the launch of the Dublin Match Cup. by WMRT Posted 16 May 21:04 UTC Dragon Worlds at Vilamoura day 5 Dragon Worlds at Vilamoura day 5 'Provezza Dragon' has already secured the title Day 5 of the Dragon World Championship by Tivoli Hotels & Resorts brought light winds and only one race, but it was enough to make history: Provezza Dragon, led by Andy Beadsworth, has secured the 2025 Dragon World Champion title, ahead of the final da by Prow Media Posted 16 May 19:40 UTC 44Cup Porto Cervo day 2 44Cup Porto Cervo day 2 Team Nika edges ahead after lumpy day For day two of the 44Cup Porto Cervo, organised between the RC44 class and the Yacht Club Costa Smeralda, Sardinia served up very different conditions to Thursday. by 44Cup Posted 16 May 19:08 UTC Formula Kite Europeans in Urla day 3 Formula Kite Europeans in Urla day 3 Racing cancelled, so let's focus on IKA being recognised as clean class The International Kiteboarding Association (IKA) is proud to have been recognized as a Clean Class by Sailors for the Sea, a leading ocean conservation organization. by International Kiteboarding Association Posted 16 May 19:01 UTC RS21 UK & Ireland Cup round 2 at Lymington RS21 UK & Ireland Cup round 2 at Lymington Tactical racing, sparkling sailing conditions, and vibrant shoreside camaraderie Round two of the RS21 UK & Ireland Cup delivered a thrilling weekend of tactical racing, sparkling sailing conditions, and vibrant shoreside camaraderie. With a strong fleet in attendance, the event showcased the best of one-design keelboat racing. by Liam Willis Posted 16 May 16:45 UTC ILCA 6 Women's and ILCA 7 Men's Worlds day 4 ILCA 6 Women's and ILCA 7 Men's Worlds day 4 Clearing Skies and Fresh Breezes: Racing Finally Begins in Qingdao After four consecutive days of still air and thick fog, the ILCA World Championships in Qingdao finally saw its first official races on Day 5. by Frankie Zheng / ILCA Posted 16 May 15:30 UTC Team Racing World Championship preview Team Racing World Championship preview Changing to Sonar keelboats and the two-on-two format, in New York A new format, a different type of boat and a 10-year gap are all conspiring to tear apart any attempt to build a form guide for the 2025 Team Racing World Championship, which is set for May 28 to June 1 at the New York Yacht Club Harbour Court. by New York Yacht Club Posted 16 May 14:35 UTC Maximize Performance with Smart Sail Choices Maximize Performance with Smart Sail Choices Think of North Sails as your Sail Strategist Smart sail choices start with advice from trusted sail experts. Find your competitive edge with the North Sails team. by North Sails Posted 16 May 13:30 UTC 505 Worlds at coming to Hayling Island in 2026 505 Worlds at coming to Hayling Island in 2026 Taking place from Thursday 2nd to Saturday 11th July 2026 Some of the world's best dinghy sailors will be coming to Hayling Island Sailing Club for the 2026 505 World Championships, taking place from Thursday 2nd to Saturday 11th July 2026. by Ian Mitchell Posted 16 May 12:28 UTC IMA Maxi Europeans gets underway IMA Maxi Europeans gets underway 70th Regata dei Tre Golfi starts the offshore stage The fourth edition of the International Maxi Association's Maxi European Championship sets sail today with the start of its offshore component, the Regata dei Tre Golfi. by James Boyd / International Maxi Association Posted 16 May 12:09 UTC Ibiza JoySail exceeds all expectations Ibiza JoySail exceeds all expectations Closing registrations four months before the event With four months to go, the superyacht race already has twenty-two entrants, with thirteen more on the waiting list. The event will be held from 18 to 21 September at Marina Ibiza. by Ibiza JoySail Posted 16 May 08:53 UTC ILCA Women's Coaching Programme goes international ILCA Women's Coaching Programme goes international Sailors aged age 14 - 60 enjoyed a great week in Greece Maartje van Dam, Chief Instructor at Wildwind explained, "We have sponsored the ILCA Women's Coaching Programme in the UK from the beginning and saw the opportunity to offer a whole week of coaching with our first Women's ILCA Clinic at Wildwind. by Sarah Harding Posted 16 May 07:47 UTC Zhik Microfleece™ Performance Shorts Zhik Microfleece™ Performance Shorts Engineered for Warm Water Performance Developed through years of working with Olympic and World Champion sailors, the new Microfleece™ Performance Shorts are made for high-output days on the water. by Zhik Posted 16 May 05:00 UTC Dragon Worlds at Vilamoura day 4 Dragon Worlds at Vilamoura day 4 Leaderboard shake-up Day 4 of the Dragon World Championship by Tivoli Hotels & Resorts delivered picture-perfect "Champagne sailing" conditions, thrilling spectators and teams alike just 3 nautical miles off the coast of Vilamoura. by Prow Media Posted 15 May 21:41 UTC 44Cup Porto Cervo day 1 44Cup Porto Cervo day 1 Five boats within two points after light opening day The RC44s once again demonstrated their versatility on day one of the 44Cup Porto Cervo. Two races were held successfully for the nimble owner-driver one designs in light conditions in which other keelboat classes would have struggled. by 44Cup Posted 15 May 17:44 UTC Formula Kite Europeans in Urla day 2 Formula Kite Europeans in Urla day 2 Medalist comes back - others face gold fleet cut It was moving day on the Bay of Urla for some who chipped away at the top three while some leaders faltered and others straddled the gold fleet cut. by International Kiteboarding Association Posted 15 May 17:40 UTC New Versatile Training Dinghy Launches in the UK New Versatile Training Dinghy Launches in the UK The FD Future is the perfect platform GP Watercraft is excited to announce a new partnership with FD Yachts to bring the uniquely versatile training dinghy, the FD Future, to the UK market. by GP Watercraft & FD Yachts Posted 15 May 16:00 UTC ILCA 6 Women's and ILCA 7 Men's Worlds day 4 ILCA 6 Women's and ILCA 7 Men's Worlds day 4 Wind yet to arrive, fog prevails Heavy fog returned from the south, choking off what little wind remained. At 11:17 a.m., AP over H was hoisted. The fleet was towed back to shore once again, for yet another stretch of waiting. by Frankie Zheng / ILCA Posted 15 May 14:21 UTC Lanzarote Calero Sailing Team at 44Cup Porto Cervo Lanzarote Calero Sailing Team at 44Cup Porto Cervo The team delivered a strong performance, securing a podium finish in the second race The Lanzarote Calero Sailing Team officially begins its first-ever participation in Porto Cervo today, taking part in the second event of the 2025 44Cup season - one of the most demanding professional sailing circuits in the world. by Lanzarote Calero Sailing Team Posted 15 May 13:09 UTC Naples to host 2027 America's Cup Naples to host 2027 America's Cup The fight for the Auld Mug will take place under the watchful shadow of Mt Vesuvius The Government of Italy, in conjunction with Team New Zealand and the Royal New Zealand Yacht Squadron, are pleased to announce Italy as the Host Country and Naples as the Host City for the Louis Vuitton 38th America's Cup to be held in 2027. by America's Cup Media Posted 15 May 08:17 UTC Coutts gives some advice to ageing pro teams Coutts gives some advice to ageing pro teams Coutts sounds a warning to the 12 teams to refresh their talent and upskill younger sailors Speaking with Stevie Morrison at the SailGP Technologies facility in Southampton, UK, Coutts sounds a warning to the 12 teams to refresh their talent, upskill younger sailors, and bring them into the SailGP teams. by Sail-World.com/nz Posted 15 May 00:28 UTC Dragon Worlds at Vilamoura day 3 Dragon Worlds at Vilamoura day 3 Consistency and competition Day 3 of the Dragon World Championship by Tivoli Hotels & Resorts brought another day of top-level competition in Vilamoura, as the international fleet completed two races as scheduled. by Prow Media Posted 14 May 22:18 UTC Formula Kite Europeans in Urla day 1 Formula Kite Europeans in Urla day 1 Smaller kites shrink the riders and mix the fleet Brave riders grabbed their opportunities on day one of the 2025 Formula Kite European Championships, in Urla, Turkiye. by International Kiteboarding Association Posted 14 May 20:42 UTC Banger Racing, Back Racing and No Racing Banger Racing, Back Racing and No Racing Racing on the cheap, a return to racing for young Aussies, and ILCA struggles We start with racing on the cheap at the Colander Cup, then focus on a return to racing for the Aussies at the Youth Worlds, moving on to a complete lack of racing at the ILCA Worlds, and then looking at how SailGP should be back out on the water. by Mark Jardine Posted 14 May 19:00 UTC 44Cup Porto Cervo starts tomorrow 44Cup Porto Cervo starts tomorrow This event sees the high performance one design owner-driver fleet back up to 11 in number RC44 racing returns to Europe tomorrow with the start of the 44Cup Porto Cervo, hosted by the Yacht Club Costa Smeralda. by 44Cup Posted 14 May 17:39 UTC New study in Vendée Globe could be a game changer New study in Vendée Globe could be a game changer Research is being carried out by a bio-engineering specialist into human performance What effect does racing alone around the world on a high performance IMOCA yacht have on the human body and mind? by Ed Gorman / IMOCA Globe Series Posted 14 May 15:53 UTC ILCA 6 Women's and ILCA 7 Men's Worlds day 3 ILCA 6 Women's and ILCA 7 Men's Worlds day 3 The wind stays away and the day is cancelled once more For the third consecutive day, the ILCA World Championship race course remained stalled under a windless sky. A dense fog clung to the Olympic Sailing Center, muting the horizon and chilling the air to a damp 17 degrees C. by Frankie Zheng / ILCA Posted 14 May 14:37 UTC Exposure Marine Fastnet Race Kit Video Review Exposure Marine Fastnet Race Kit Video Review A set of 3 torches specifically designed for offshore racing crews It's a huge year for offshore sailing, and arguably the biggest event of the summer is the Rolex Fastnet Race. Within an hour of entries opening the Royal Ocean Racing Club had received a record 435 yacht registrations. by Mark Jardine Posted 14 May 13:30 UTC World Sailing Inclusion Championships preview World Sailing Inclusion Championships preview Event will bring together an expected 215 sailors from around the world, to Oman The Sultanate of Oman has been chosen to host the first edition of the new World Sailing Inclusion Championships. by World Sailing Posted 14 May 12:59 UTC The last 18' skiff champion before one design The last 18' skiff champion before one design Michael Spies won the 1993 and 1995 JJ Giltinan 18ft Skiff Championships When Michael Spies won the 1993 and 1995 World 18 footer championships, in his Julian Bethwaite-designed Winfield Racing skiff, he became the last winner of the title before the introduction of the new one-design 18 footer won its first title in 1996. by Frank Quealey Posted 14 May 07:29 UTC America's Cup: Brit in core ETNZ sailing team America's Cup: Brit in core ETNZ sailing team Kiwis sring surprise with the inclusion of British sailor Chris Draper in their core sailing squad. Emirates Team New Zealand have announced their core sailing group, with the major surprise being the inclusion of British sailor Chris Draper. Nathan Outteridge is named as skipper to replace the departed Peter Burling. by Richard Gladwell, Sail-World NZ Posted 14 May 04:34 UTC Dragon Worlds at Vilamoura Day 2 Dragon Worlds at Vilamoura Day 2 Vilamoura delivers outstanding sailing conditions Day 2 of the Dragon World Championship by Tivoli Hotels & Resorts delivered everything sailors could hope for: fair racing, seamless organisation, and a warm community atmosphere. by Prow Media Posted 13 May 19:17 UTC Transat Paprec 2025 review Transat Paprec 2025 review The lessons of an unforgettable edition A breathtaking finish, unbearable suspense, a favorite who lived up to expectations (Skipper Macif), a Saint Barth native who shone to the end, young talents gaining experience... This Transat Paprec fulfilled all its promises. by Transat Paprec Posted 13 May 17:43 UTC Team Malizia unveilsThe Ocean Race Europe crew Team Malizia unveilsThe Ocean Race Europe crew Gearing up for the next big challenge Building on their successful round-the-world experience in 2023, the team led by German skipper Boris Herrmann has gathered a talented group of sailors and onboard reporters to take on the short-format, crewed race starting in Kiel this summer. by Team Malizia Posted 13 May 16:07 UTC ILCA 6 Women's and ILCA 7 Men's Worlds day 2 ILCA 6 Women's and ILCA 7 Men's Worlds day 2 A Windless Day, A Test of Patience The second day of qualification at the ILCA World Championships brought stillness rather than sail. With calm seas and motionless air, the day became a test of patience, resilience, and focus for all competitors. by Host / ILCA Posted 13 May 14:20 UTC Marina Ibiza wins 9th APD Crossing Regatta Marina Ibiza wins 9th APD Crossing Regatta Celebrating a sustainable victory with its 100% electric sailboat On Thursday 8 May, Marina Ibiza once again turned into the place to be for corporate yachting, acting as a host port in this annual event that has already anchored itself as an essential event on the calendar. by Marina Ibiza Posted 13 May 14:13 UTC Francesca Clapcich joins Team Malizia Francesca Clapcich joins Team Malizia Sail four legs of The Ocean Race Europe Francesca Clapcich is joining Team Malizia as a co-skipper for the second edition of The Ocean Race Europe, the six-stopover tour around the continent, which sets off from Kiel, Germany and finishes six weeks later in Montenegro. by Francesca Clapcich Posted 13 May 13:45 UTC US Sailing and Zhik announce strategic partnership US Sailing and Zhik announce strategic partnership Zhik will provide cutting-edge gear designed to enhance athlete performance on the water US Sailing, the national governing body for the sport of sailing in the United States, is proud to announce a new multi-year partnership with Zhik, global leader in high-performance water wear. by US Sailing Posted 13 May 12:22 UTC RORC De Guingand Bowl Race Preview RORC De Guingand Bowl Race Preview Over 75 boats are expected to be racing as the IRC Two-Handed Nationals begin The RORC De Guingand Bowl Race marks the fifth race in the 2025 RORC Season's Points Championship—the world's largest offshore racing series. by Royal Ocean Racing Club Posted 13 May 10:49 UTC