40th Hamilton Island Race Week day 2 40th Hamilton Island Race Week day 2 Divisional duels to Trans-Tasman clashes; Race Week 2025 hits its stride Today's Dent Passage starts for HI Yellow, Orange and Pink divisions, Trailer Yachts, and both Hamilton Island Multihull Divisions were postponed until the trade winds were established, shortly after midday. by Lisa Ratcliff Posted 18 Aug 22:16 NZST SailGP: Black Foils first equal in Season 5 SailGP: Black Foils first equal in Season 5 Equal points at the top of Rolex SailGP Championship leaderboard after Germany SailGP Black Foils are now first equal on points, in Rolex SailGP Season 5 Championship despite narrowly missing final at Germany Sail Grand Prix over the weekend. by Ben Mackey Posted 18 Aug 17:04 NZST SailGP: France win the Final on Day 2 SailGP: France win the Final on Day 2 France (Quentin Delapierre) won the three boat Final in SailGP Germay Sailing in much lighter breezes of 25km/h (13.5kts) France (Quentin Delapierre) won the three boat Final in SailGP Germay sailed in Sassnitz, on the Baltic Sea. by Richard Gladwell/Sail-World.com/nz Posted 18 Aug 14:25 NZST Flying Fifteen Worlds at Weymouth, UK Day 2 Flying Fifteen Worlds at Weymouth, UK Day 2 The sailing was close to perfection on Hyde Sails Race Day The sailing was close to perfection on Hyde Sails Race Day, with sunshine, winds starting at 23 knots, slowly decreasing through the afternoon, two metre waves and exemplary courses, allowing two superb races on this second day of the event. by Mark Jardine Posted 18 Aug 10:13 NZST Fairytale win for France in SailGP Germany debut Fairytale win for France in SailGP Germany debut Bouncing back from damage and injury in practice, Les Bleus win in Sassnitz In a stunning weekend comeback, the France SailGP Team claimed their first event win of the 2025 Season - bouncing back from near-disaster in practice to beat the BONDS Flying Roos and Emirates GBR in an action-packed winner-takes-all Final. by SailGP Posted 18 Aug 05:59 NZST 40th Hamilton Island Race Week Day 1 40th Hamilton Island Race Week Day 1 Calm seas and close rivalries open 40th edition A sparkling Queensland winter's day gently opened the starting gate for the 40th Hamilton Island Race Week, presented by AMEX, on-water program. by Lisa Ratcliff Posted 17 Aug 22:53 NZST SailGP confirms long-term commitment SailGP confirms long-term commitment To racing in Germany, Australia, Brazil, USA, UK and UAE SailGP, the world's most exciting racing on water, has today announced a major three-season commitment to host the Germany Sail Grand Prix in August, cementing Sassnitz as a returning to the championship's calendar on August 22-23, 2026. by SailGP Posted 17 Aug 22:51 NZST SailGP: Carnage, new speed record - Day 1 SailGP: Carnage, new speed record - Day 1 Australia tops the leader board with an massive 8pt advantage after a frentic Day 1 of racing Australia tops the leader board with an massive 8pt advantage after a frentic Day 1 of racing in inaugrual SailGP Germany, sailed at Sassnitz. USA are out of the series after the second serious damage incident of the weekend. by Richard Gladwell/Sail-World.com/nz Posted 17 Aug 14:40 NZST SailGP: BlackFoils up for a fight SailGP: BlackFoils up for a fight Race win puts Black Foils in the mix on record setting day - with a fight between four for Final A race win in the final fleet race of the day has New Zealand's Black Foils in second place on the Germany Sail Grand Prix leaderboard with 24 points equal with France and behind leaders the Bonds Flying Roos on 32 points. by Ben Mackey, BlackFoils Posted 17 Aug 14:28 NZST Flying Fifteen Worlds at Weymouth, UK Day 1 Flying Fifteen Worlds at Weymouth, UK Day 1 'Glamour' was the word used by many of the sailors when they came ashore 'Glamour' was the word used by many of the sailors when they came ashore on Impact Marine Race Day at the Flying Fifteen Worlds. A 15 to 22 knot easterly with a big rolling swell and sunshine made for a perfect start to the event. by Mark Jardine Posted 17 Aug 09:05 NZST Race Against Time After USA Collide With GBR Race Against Time After USA Collide With GBR Tech Team working overnight on repairs in a bid to have Emirates GBR ready to race Emirates GBR face a race against time to be ready for the second day of the inaugural Germany Sail Grand Prix, after Taylor Canfield's USA SailGP Team collided with their F50 race boat in a port-starboard, mid-fleet incident. by Emirates GBR SailGP Team Posted 17 Aug 08:52 NZST Flexforce is back – Don't miss the restock Flexforce is back – Don't miss the restock Built for maximum flexibility, thermal protection, and long-lasting durability Built for maximum flexibility, thermal protection, and long-lasting durability, it's the gear trusted by pros and weekend legends alike. It's no wonder we had to order more! by Vaikobi Posted 19 Aug 08:18 NZST Puerto Portals 52 Super Series practice race Puerto Portals 52 Super Series practice race Primed and prepared to perform in Mallorca Two short, sharp practice races which served as the final warm up before the start of Puerto Portals 52 SUPER SERIES Sailing Week were won by Tony Langley's Gladiator and Doug DeVos' American Magic Quantum Racing today on the Bay of Palma in Mallorca. by 52 Super Series Posted 19 Aug 07:07 NZST Blurring the line between sport and entertainment Blurring the line between sport and entertainment It's a simple reality that the voyeur in all of us is drawn to crashes Crashes gain clicks. It's a simple reality that the voyeur in all of us is drawn to situations where things have gone spectacularly wrong. by Mark Jardine Posted 19 Aug 06:00 NZST The Ocean Race Europe Leg 2 Day 2 The Ocean Race Europe Leg 2 Day 2 Fleet compresses at Ushant after sleepless night, as drag race to Portugal begins The second leg of The Ocean Race Europe delivered a night of extremes, as the seven teams tore out of Portsmouth in strong downwind conditions, only to be brought to a standstill by a windless patch off Ushant. by The Ocean Race Posted 19 Aug 02:37 NZST Flying Roos back atop of SailGP season leaderboard Flying Roos back atop of SailGP season leaderboard After nail-biting Podium Final in Germany The BONDS Flying Roos have reclaimed top spot on the overall season leaderboard after a hard-fought second place finish in a gripping Podium Final against Great Britain and France. by BONDS Flying Roos Posted 18 Aug 10:31 NZST Audi WingFoil Racing World Cup Türkiye Overall Audi WingFoil Racing World Cup Türkiye Overall Double Gold for Italy in Istanbul Italy's Alessandro Tomasi and Maddalena Spanu claimed top honours at the Audi 2025 WingFoil Racing World Cup Türkiye, delivering standout performances in a variety of testing conditions on the Bosphorus. by WingFoil Racing World Cup Posted 18 Aug 08:10 NZST The Ocean Race Europe Leg 2 Start The Ocean Race Europe Leg 2 Start Fleet storms out of Portsmouth and past The Needles scoring gate The second leg of The Ocean Race Europe 2025 kicked off this evening in Portsmouth in bright sunshine, with seven IMOCAs lining up off Cowes at 17:00 local time. by The Ocean Race Posted 18 Aug 07:46 NZST Team Malizia Sets Off on the Longest Leg Team Malizia Sets Off on the Longest Leg The Ocean Race Europe Leg 2 covers 1,400 nautical miles to Cartagena, Spain After only four days in Portsmouth, United Kingdom, Team Malizia has set sail in Leg 2 of The Ocean Race Europe 2025. The fleet of seven IMOCA boats is now racing 1,400 nautical miles to Cartagena, Spain. by Team Malizia Posted 18 Aug 07:45 NZST Team Holcim-PRB returns to racing Team Holcim-PRB returns to racing A highly emotional moment as Leg 2 of The Ocean Race Europe starts The start of the second leg of The Ocean Race Europe in Portsmouth, was one full of emotions for Team Holcim-PRB. by Team HOLCIM - PRB Posted 18 Aug 05:06 NZST 2025 ILCA Senior Europeans in Marstrand overall 2025 ILCA Senior Europeans in Marstrand overall Both racecourses delivered challenging but fair racing, rewarding consistency and composure The 2025 ILCA Senior European Championships & Open European Trophy came to a close today in spectacular fashion, as the new European champions were crowned across all three fleets. A sunny sky and classic Marstrand conditions prevailed. by Agustín Argüelles, EurILCA Posted 18 Aug 02:21 NZST The oldest video footage of Heron dinghies The oldest video footage of Heron dinghies A look back into our video archive, at the 1970s Our video archive is fully searchable, and updated weekly with the latest sailing videos, but here we look back at early cruising in the Heron dinghy class, just as popular in Australia as its native UK, back in the 1970s. by Magnus Smith Posted 18 Aug 00:00 NZST Biotherm in The Ocean Race Europe Biotherm in The Ocean Race Europe Objective Med With barely enough time to savour their victory, it is game on once again! Indeed, after a short 72-hour break in Portsmouth, the Biotherm team and their six rivals are preparing to take the start of the second leg of The Ocean Race Europe. by Biotherm Posted 17 Aug 15:38 NZST Flying Roos dominate 'survival conditions' Flying Roos dominate 'survival conditions' Bonds Flying Roos lead after Day One on 32 points ahead of Black Foils and France both on 24 The BONDS Flying Roos have topped the leaderboard on the opening day of the Germany Sail Grand Prix, after mastering break-neck speeds and managing to steer away from the chaos on the Baltic Sea. by BONDS Flying Roos Posted 17 Aug 09:56 NZST 2025 Garmin ORC Worlds overall 2025 Garmin ORC Worlds overall All New World Champions crowned in Tallinn, Estonia After two inshore races sponsored by ALTER MARINE were completed today on Tallinn Bay, three new ORC World Champions have emerged at the 2025 Garmin ORC World Championship. by Offshore Racing Congress Posted 17 Aug 09:40 NZST Australia lead after record-setting opening day Australia lead after record-setting opening day ROCKWOOL Denmark hit 103.93 km/h at Germany Sail Grand Prix Australia tops the table after a fast and furious day one of the inaugural Germany Sail Grand Prix. Thousands of fans cheered from the sold-out Race Stadium, as the Germany SailGP Team, presented by Deutsche Bank, claimed the opening fleet race. by SailGP Posted 17 Aug 05:59 NZST Audi 2025 WingFoil Racing World Cup Türkiye day 4 Audi 2025 WingFoil Racing World Cup Türkiye day 4 Italy eyeing double Gold in Istanbul as Tomasi and Spanu dominate Italy is on the verge of a golden double at the Audi WingFoil Racing World Cup Turkiye, with Alessandro Tomasi and Maddalena Spanu both securing top spots ahead of Sunday's finals in a dramatic day of racing marked by strong but more manageable winds. by WingFoil Racing World Cup Posted 17 Aug 05:52 NZST Ambrogio Beccaria interviewed Ambrogio Beccaria interviewed Claims team can still win The Ocean Race Europe Ambrogio Beccaria's entry into the IMOCA Class has been eventful, highlighting the Italian skipper's resilience and determination. He was forced to retire from Leg 1 of The Ocean Race Europe following a collision at the start. by Ed Gorman / IMOCA Globe Series Posted 17 Aug 03:24 NZST 2025 ILCA Senior Europeans in Marstrand day 5 2025 ILCA Senior Europeans in Marstrand day 5 Penultimate day delivers a full mix of conditions The penultimate day of the 2025 ILCA Senior European Championships & Open European Trophy delivered a full mix of conditions, from light and shifty in the morning to heavy and demanding by the afternoon. by Agustín Argüelles, EurILCA Posted 17 Aug 03:03 NZST Flying Fifteen Worlds start today Flying Fifteen Worlds start today Super hot fleet set for racing in Weymouth Bay The Flying Fifteen Worlds, headline sponsored by PRO-SET Epoxy and Ovington Boats, is taking place at the Weymouth & Portland National Sailing Academy (WPNSA) in the UK with racing set to start today in Weymouth Bay. by Mark Jardine Posted 16 Aug 20:15 NZST 40th Hamilton Island Race Week starts tomorrow 40th Hamilton Island Race Week starts tomorrow The fleet of more than 155 entrants making final preparations for racing Festivities marking the 40th anniversary of Hamilton Island Race Week presented by AMEX are about to get under way, with the fleet of more than 155 entrants making final preparations for racing to commence tomorrow, Sunday August 17. by Lisa Ratcliff Posted 16 Aug 15:17 NZST 2025 Garmin ORC Worlds Day 5 2025 Garmin ORC Worlds Day 5 Short offshore race held on the penultimate day Today's return to racing at the 2025 Garmin ORC World Championship was on the Short offshore race powered by PANTAENIUS, featuring close racing in all three classes on courses of 47.4 miles for Class A, 41.8 miles for Class B and 33.6 miles for Class C. by Offshore Racing Congress Posted 16 Aug 12:02 NZST Flying Roos unscathed after mayhem Flying Roos unscathed after mayhem Brazil nosedive and collapse for'ard beam, French lose a rudder True to form, Tom Slingsby's crew, renowned for their ability to excel in chaotic conditions, were commanding the first fleet race of the day and holding the lead when major incidents with Brazil and France forced an abrupt change in proceedings. by BONDS Flying Roos Posted 16 Aug 10:24 NZST Black Foils set for first ever German event Black Foils set for first ever German event Separate incidents during Friday's practice racing mean not all 12 teams will be on the startline A sold out Saturday Race Stadium in Sassnitz is set to welcome teams to the first ever Germany Sail Grand Prix this weekend but separate incidents during Friday's practice racing mean not all 12 teams will be on the startline for this weekend's event. by Ben Mackey, BlackFoils Posted 16 Aug 09:53 NZST Double Trouble during Sassnitz SailGP Practice Double Trouble during Sassnitz SailGP Practice Brazil hull collapses and French rudder flies off There was drama in Sassnitz during SailGP practice racing as firstly the French SailGP Team's starboard rudder broke off during a windward mark bear away, and then on the same leg Mubadala Brazil SailGP Team nose dived, with the main crossbeam collapsing. by Mark Jardine Posted 16 Aug 09:25 NZST Audi 2025 WingFoil Racing World Cup Türkiye day 3 Audi 2025 WingFoil Racing World Cup Türkiye day 3 Guts and glory on the Sea of Marmara Day three of the Audi 2025 WingFoil Racing World Cup Turkiye delivered high drama and punishing conditions. The men's fleet was split into gold and silver with the aim of securing a top-nine position for automatic entry into Sunday's medal series. by WingFoil Racing World Cup Posted 16 Aug 07:17 NZST Mubadala Brazil out of action after major damage Mubadala Brazil out of action after major damage After nosedive during SailGP practice race in Sassnitz, Germany The Mubadala Brazil SailGP Team will not compete after a stunning incident in practice. The front beam of the team's F50 collapsed in a high-impact nosedive - no crew were injured as an investigation into the incident continues. by SailGP Posted 16 Aug 04:56 NZST 2025 Garmin ORC Worlds Day 4 2025 Garmin ORC Worlds Day 4 No wind day in Tallinn Day Four of the Garmin ORC World Championship 2025 in Tallinn, Estonia, powered by A. Le Coq, began under beautiful sunshine — but with the Bay of Tallinn as flat as a mirror. by Offshore Racing Congress Posted 15 Aug 16:41 NZST 2025 ILCA Senior Europeans in Marstrand day 4 2025 ILCA Senior Europeans in Marstrand day 4 No racing as the wind refuses to cooperate The first day of the Final Series at the 2025 ILCA Senior European Championships & Open European Trophy ended without any racing, as the weather refused to cooperate. by Agustín Argüelles, EurILCA Posted 15 Aug 16:16 NZST America's Cup: A seismic shift for sailing America's Cup: A seismic shift for sailing For the first time in its 174-year history, female sailors will be mandated onboard AC75s This week's announcement from the America's Cup felt momentous. For the first time in its 174-year history, female sailors will be mandated onboard AC75s at the pinnacle of our sport. by Victoria Low, CEO, The Magenta Project Posted 15 Aug 15:03 NZST Cole Brauer talks Offshore success Cole Brauer talks Offshore success Cole Brauer - Shirley R talks to the first American woman to sail non-stop, alone, around the planet Shirley Robertson talks to the first American woman to have sailed non-stop, alone, around the planet, as Cole Brauer takes time out from an Admiral's Cup campaign to sit down and talk about her remarkable career. by Shirley Robertson Posted 15 Aug 10:37 NZST Holcim-PRB on their way to the UK Holcim-PRB on their way to the UK Thanks to unstoppable team For the past four days, Team Holcim-PRB has been working around the clock after retiring from Leg 1 of The Ocean Race and returning to port. by Holcim-PRB Posted 15 Aug 09:03 NZST Race Yachts latest premium offerings Race Yachts latest premium offerings Including the 2012 Judel Vrolijk Maxi 72 “Hollywood Down Under” Designed by the world-renowned Judel/Vrolijk design team and built to exacting standards by New England Boatworks, Hollywood Down Under is a standout Maxi 72 with a proven winning pedigree. by Jason Rowed, Race Yachts Posted 15 Aug 08:00 NZST Audi 2025 WingFoil Racing World Cup Türkiye day 2 Audi 2025 WingFoil Racing World Cup Türkiye day 2 A monster day of adrenalin-fuelled racing on the Bosphorous Strong winds, racing drama and monster jellyfish swarms made for a thrilling Day 2 of the Audi 2025 WingFoil Racing World Cup Turkiye. by WingFoil Racing World Cup Posted 15 Aug 05:58 NZST Meilhat takes the spoils in Portsmouth Meilhat takes the spoils in Portsmouth While Team Malizia gets in just ahead of Paprec Arkéa Paul Meilhat and his crew on Biotherm celebrated victory in the first leg today as they arrived in Portsmouth on the English south coast after an impressive pace-setting performance in a medium and lightwind stage from Kiel in Germany. by Ed Gorman / IMOCA Globe Series Posted 15 Aug 05:52 NZST Boris Herrmann's Team Malizia Takes Second Place Boris Herrmann's Team Malizia Takes Second Place In Leg 1 of The Ocean Race Europe 2025 Skippered by Boris Herrmann, the crew onboard Malizia - Seaexplorer fought relentlessly to the very end, grabbing second place in the final moments of the leg, earning six points, and kicking off their European campaign with a strong start. by Team Malizia Posted 15 Aug 05:08 NZST Allagrande Mapei Ready to Set Sail Again Allagrande Mapei Ready to Set Sail Again Repairs complete after The Ocean Race Europe Leg 1 start collision After four intense days of repairs, doubts, and relentless teamwork, Ambrogio Beccaria's IMOCA Allagrande Mapei is ready to head to Portsmouth for the start of the second leg of The Ocean Race Europe. by Allagrande MAPEI Racing Posted 15 Aug 04:00 NZST The Ocean Race Europe Leg 1 Finish The Ocean Race Europe Leg 1 Finish Biotherm seals win as Malizia's Dover gamble pays off Biotherm raced into Portsmouth this morning with maximum points and a commanding early lead, while Malizia's daring inshore gamble at Dover stole second place. by The Ocean Race Posted 15 Aug 03:36 NZST