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 23:56 UTC 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 08:23 UTC 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 5 Dec 06:05 UTC 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 5 Dec 05:32 UTC 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 5 Dec 05:21 UTC 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 5 Dec 00:14 UTC 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 5 Dec 00:10 UTC 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 21:30 UTC 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 16:30 UTC IMOCA and YANMAR sign long-term agreement IMOCA and YANMAR sign long-term agreement The company will become the official technical partner of the IMOCA Class YANMAR announces a long-term strategic partnership with the International Monohull Open Class Association (IMOCA). Beginning in 2025, the company will become the official technical partner of the IMOCA Class. by YANMAR Posted 4 Dec 15:31 UTC Inaugural World Sailing Inclusion Championships Inaugural World Sailing Inclusion Championships 154 athletes have gathered in Oman and the RS Venture Connect Class is part of it The World Sailing Inclusion Championships celebrated its Opening Ceremony on 3rd December 2025 at Barceló Mussanah Resort, hosted by Oman Sail. by RS Sailing Posted 4 Dec 15:03 UTC Entry open for 2026 OK Dinghy Worlds Entry open for 2026 OK Dinghy Worlds The first time the world championship has been held in Denmark since 2012 Entry has opened for the 2026 OK Dinghy World Championship, to be held in Skovshoved, Denmark, from 5-12 June. The Notice of Race has also been published. by Robert Deaves Posted 4 Dec 14:22 UTC Breakthrough 2025 season for UpWind by MerConcept Breakthrough 2025 season for UpWind by MerConcept A masterful Transat Café L'Or led by an all-women duo Back in Concarneau after a strong finish in the Transat Café L'Or, UpWind by MerConcept closes a landmark second season marked by accelerated sporting progress, human development, and growing visibility. by UpWind by MerConcept Posted 4 Dec 13:30 UTC 30% Off All Henri-Lloyd Jackets for a Limited Time 30% Off All Henri-Lloyd Jackets for a Limited Time Engineered warmth, weather protection and everyday durability Engineered warmth, weather protection and everyday durability. All Henri-Lloyds jackets are 30% off for Cyber Week only. by Henri-Lloyd Posted 4 Dec 12:00 UTC Trofeo Varadero Valencia 2025 Trofeo Varadero Valencia 2025 High turnout and top-tier competition The Trofeo Varadero Valencia has wrapped up its 2025 edition with an impressive turnout and three days of racing that gathered the most active crews on the Valencian yachting scene. by Varadero Valencia Posted 4 Dec 11:15 UTC Stage set at World Sailing Inclusion Championships Stage set at World Sailing Inclusion Championships 155 registered participants from 37 nations make history as part of inaugural edition The stage is set in Al Mussanah, in the Sultanate of Oman, for the first ever edition of the World Sailing Inclusion Championships. by World Sailing Posted 4 Dec 10:47 UTC Cabbage Tree Island Race Preview Cabbage Tree Island Race Preview Rolex Sydney Hobart contenders to square off in Friday's overnight race The biggest lead-in to the 2025 Rolex Sydney Hobart Yacht Race will get under way from Sydney Harbour on Friday night (1700 AEDT) and will feature the who's who of offshore sailing. by CYCA Media Posted 4 Dec 05:47 UTC SailGP: Brad Farrand transfers to Swedish team SailGP: Brad Farrand transfers to Swedish team Artemis confirms Brad Farrand as jib trimmer for the team's debut season. Artemis SailGP has added serious power to its 2026 roster, confirming Brad Farrand as jib trimmer for the team's debut season. by Richard Gladwell/Sail-World.com/nz Posted 4 Dec 03:22 UTC The veil is lifted on Gitana 18 The veil is lifted on Gitana 18 See the new Maxi Edmond de Rothschild After many months of work, waiting and preciously guarded secrets, the new Gitana/Verdier designed Maxi Edmond de Rothschild was unveiled this Wednesday, December 3rd in Lorient, Brittany. by Gitana Team Posted 3 Dec 21:37 UTC Nextgen by Jajo achieves line honours in ARC 2025 Nextgen by Jajo achieves line honours in ARC 2025 A fast Atlantic crossing from Las Palmas de Gran Canaria The first boat of the ARC 2025 fleet has arrived in Saint Lucia following a fast Atlantic crossing from Las Palmas de Gran Canaria. by World Cruising Club Posted 3 Dec 20:40 UTC Wicked SB20 Middle East & UAE Championships Wicked SB20 Middle East & UAE Championships Borghesi's All-Star Females Race to Glory Charlotte Borghesi's all-female crew are outright winners of the Wicked SB20 Middle East & UAE Championships which took place out of the Dubai Offshore Sailing Club (DOSC) last weekend. by Andy Rice Posted 3 Dec 17:32 UTC J/99 Lady Chopper wins Chile Interclub Regatta J/99 Lady Chopper wins Chile Interclub Regatta Thirty-five boats participated in the event Thirty-five boats participated in the 2025 Interclub Regatta, held on November 29th and 30th, hosted by Cofradía Náutica del Pacífico in Algarrobo, Chile. Categories included IRC Cruiser, IRC Classics, IRC Racing, and J105. by J/Boats Posted 3 Dec 16:25 UTC Look after your boat with Compare Boat Insurance Look after your boat with Compare Boat Insurance Top tips on boat insurance and winterising your boat We're now firmly in winter's grip. Spring seems a long way off, and over the winter there's plenty of essential maintenance for your boat to be done, and boat insurance should be top of your list. by Sarah Heron Posted 3 Dec 16:00 UTC Switching Classes - Advice from Ben McGrane Switching Classes - Advice from Ben McGrane Getting the decision right takes thought and a bit of research Getting the decision right takes thought and a bit of research. Will the class suit you? Are you the right weight? What boat should you get in that class? All questions which could decide where you make the right choice. by Mark Jardine Posted 3 Dec 14:30 UTC SailGP: Artemis Racing launch and test sail SailGP: Artemis Racing launch and test sail The new Swedish SailGP team Artemis Racing has launched their new AC50 in Abu Dhabi The new Swedish SailGP team Artemis Racing has launched their new AC50 in Abu Dhabi, and has commenced training. At least two top Kiwi sailors have/are expected to be named in the crew. by Richard Gladwell/Sail-World.com/nz Posted 3 Dec 12:21 UTC New World Sailing-America's Cup collaboration New World Sailing-America's Cup collaboration Accelerating global growth of Para Inclusive Sailing World Sailing is pleased to announce a new collaboration with The America's Cup which will be used to strengthen the global development of Para Inclusive Sailing and accelerate key initiatives ahead of the 2025 World Sailing Inclusion Championships. by World Sailing Posted 3 Dec 11:45 UTC Sol Wingfoil Racing World Cup Jeri Brazil day 1 Sol Wingfoil Racing World Cup Jeri Brazil day 1 Season-defining week blasts into action with gruelling opener After a two-month pause for youth, world and continental championships, the Wingfoil Racing World Cup roared back to life on Brazil's sun-kissed north-east coast, launching its season finale on the iconic waters of Jericoacoara. by IWSA Media Posted 3 Dec 10:44 UTC Balmain 18ft Skiff Team on top Balmain 18ft Skiff Team on top Consistency has taken the talented team to the top Early season form in the fifth season of 18ft skiff racing for the talented Balmain team has it positioned at the top of the NSW State Championship and in second place in the Australian 18 Footers League's Club Championship. by Frank Quealey Posted 3 Dec 09:16 UTC International Moth Lowrider Inlands International Moth Lowrider Inlands Entrants from far and wide for the event at Grafham Water Sadly, reservoir levels at the end of a dry spring and summer did not allow the Inlands to be held as planned, but, thankfully, the team at Grafham Water Sailing Club were able to accommodate an enthusiastic fleet. by John Edwards Posted 3 Dec 07:19 UTC NSW 16' & 13' Skiff 2025 States wrap-up NSW 16' & 13' Skiff 2025 States wrap-up A weird and wild end at St George over the weekend It won't go down as the most glamorous way to find out you're a state champion, but the crew onboard IMEI Barnabas Building were happy to claim victory after a weird and wild end to the NSW 16ft Championships at St George on the weekend. by Adam Lucius Posted 3 Dec 06:32 UTC Brits win two SailGP titles, Jules Verne attempt Brits win two SailGP titles, Jules Verne attempt Emirates Great Britain SailGP Team wins two SailGP trophies, Jules Verne Trophy news The Emirates Great Britain SailGP Team made history on the waters off of Abu Dhabi, in the UAE, last weekend when they became the third team in SailGP's five-season history to win the league's championship title and its accompanying $2M-plus prize purse. by David Schmidt Posted 2 Dec 16:00 UTC First Look: Seldén CXr at Metstrade 2025 First Look: Seldén CXr at Metstrade 2025 Patented ratchet design and innovative 'nail' terminal Code sails have revolutionised sail handling on yachts, and Seldén's second generation of furlers, called CXr, have a patented ratchet design, as well as an innovative 'nail' terminal to connect to the torsion cables. by Mark Jardine Posted 2 Dec 12:00 UTC Navicap Challenge - Trophée Elena Sivoldaeva Navicap Challenge - Trophée Elena Sivoldaeva Won in fine style by Victor Holst and Paul Pillon in Monaco The Navicap Challenge-Trophée Elena Sivoldaeva 2025 was won in fine style by Victor Holst and Paul Pillon, young sailors from Yacht Club de Monaco, ahead of a record fleet of 65 crews from eight nations. by Yacht Club de Monaco Posted 2 Dec 11:51 UTC America's Cup: Luna Rossa's AC75 returns America's Cup: Luna Rossa's AC75 returns November began with the return of the AC75 Luna Rossa to Cagliari. The talent development continues. November began with the return of the AC75 Luna Rossa to Cagliari, welcomed at the base by the shore team and the design team. The Italian team has resumed its sailing talent search, ahead of the defence of its America's Womens and Youth titles. by Luna Rossa and Sail-World.com/nz Posted 2 Dec 11:13 UTC Island Offshore Race to the Arctic oversubsribed Island Offshore Race to the Arctic oversubsribed Everyone wants to sail to Lofoten, the waiting list is open Island Offshore Race to the Arctic, the 4 legs race from Lindesnes to Lofoten in 2026, opens a waiting list after the race was sold out in two and a half weeks. by Andreas Tinglum Posted 2 Dec 10:50 UTC Sailing legends onboard Argo Challenge Sailing legends onboard Argo Challenge Aiming for participation in the Youth and Women's America's Cup The Argo Challenge journey, aiming for participation in the Youth and Women's America's Cup, with international crews of disabled sailors, within the 38th America's Cup, is moving forward quickly. The event will take place in Naples in 2027. by Argo Challenge Posted 2 Dec 09:54 UTC Howth Yacht Club Winter Series Reach Halfway Stage Howth Yacht Club Winter Series Reach Halfway Stage Idyllic sunshine for the Brass Monkeys and Dinghy Frostbite The Brass Monkeys and Dinghy Frostbite events both passed their half-way stages in idyllic sunshine on Sunday with 50 boats afloat, evenly divided between keelboats and dinghies. by Neil Murphy Posted 1 Dec 17:04 UTC Maddalena Spanu set for wingfoil racing in Brazil Maddalena Spanu set for wingfoil racing in Brazil The Young Azzurra athlete currently leads the provisional Wingfoil Racing World Cup rankings The final leg of the WingFoil Racing World Cup gets under way tomorrow in Brazil and will run through 6 December. These last races will be decisive in crowning the 2025 World Cup champions in both the women's and men's divisions. by Yacht Club Costa Smeralda Posted 1 Dec 16:56 UTC Video: All-female crew start their record attempt Video: All-female crew start their record attempt The Famous Project CIC aim for the Jules Verne Trophy The all-female crew on The Famous Project CIC have set off on an attempt to capture the Jules Verne Trophy and break the round the world record. by Mark Jardine Posted 1 Dec 16:54 UTC Cascais J/70 Winter Series - Atlantic Cup Cascais J/70 Winter Series - Atlantic Cup Bringing together top sailors for three days of highly competitive racing on the Atlantic The Clube Naval de Cascais hosted the 2025 edition of the Cascais J/70 Winter Series - Atlantic Cup from November 28 to 30, gathering a highly competitive fleet of 28 boats representing 9 nations. by Press CNCascais Posted 1 Dec 16:42 UTC