Admiral's Cup opens with a test of endurance Admiral's Cup opens with a test of endurance From light air to full send in the 160nm Channel Race The Admiral's Cup got under way with a light start for the 160nm Channel Race but by the next morning the fleet returned with all of the crews soaking wet and bleary eyed, having gone through the wringer in the English Channel. by Louay Habib / RORC Posted 20 Jul 06:23 PDT Fuerteventura PWA Grand Slam Day 2 Fuerteventura PWA Grand Slam Day 2 Sarah-Quita Offringa & Maciek Rutkowski assume control Day two of the 2025 Fuerteventura PWA Grand Slam didn't disappointment as the Sotavento wind machine continued, although slightly lighter than yesterday, especially earlier on in the day. by Chris Yates Posted 20 Jul 04:52 PDT SailGP Day 2: Solid breeze arrives at Portsmouth SailGP Day 2: Solid breeze arrives at Portsmouth The French are back in action for a windy Day 2 at Portsmouth. The good news for French fans is that their broken wingsail has been repaired overnight, and there should be 12 teams on the start-line for Day 2. by Richard Gladwell at Portsmouth Posted 20 Jul 04:42 PDT Fuerteventura PWA Grand Slam Day 1 Fuerteventura PWA Grand Slam Day 1 Fuerte by name, Fuerte by nature as winds exceed 40 knots Fuerte by name, Fuerte by nature as winds exceed 40 knots to test mettle of world's best racers as Femke van der Veen and Pierre Mortefon lead overnight rankings. by Chris Yates Posted 20 Jul 00:35 PDT WASZP Games 2025: Women's Sprint Championship WASZP Games 2025: Women's Sprint Championship Tight racing as the female sailors went head-to-head on the SailGP sprint course The start of the WASZP Women's Sprint Championship delivered a spectacular showcase of talent, tactics, and tight racing as female sailors went head-to-head on the SailGP sprint course. by Nicola Hoyle Posted 19 Jul 22:22 PDT Long Beach Olympic Classes Regatta day 6 Long Beach Olympic Classes Regatta day 6 Staying in pressure on day two for the Skiffs, Boards and Multihulls While yesterday's theme was Super Death Reaching and survival, today was a 10...stay in the pressure! by Long Beach Yacht Club Posted 19 Jul 21:55 PDT Soggy start for Race to Mackinac's Racing Division Soggy start for Race to Mackinac's Racing Division The 116th Chicago Yacht Club Race to Mackinac presented by Wintrust is officially under way The 116th Chicago Yacht Club Race to Mackinac presented by Wintrust is officially under way, as the Racing Division set sail earlier today under rainy skies and light winds. by Laura Muma Posted 19 Jul 17:04 PDT Emirates GBR storm to top of event leaderboard Emirates GBR storm to top of event leaderboard After Day One of SailGP Portsmouth debut Hometown glory for Dylan Fletcher's Emirates Great Britain SailGP Team as they lead the fleet after a picture perfect opening day of the Emirates Great Britain Sail Grand Prix | Portsmouth. by SailGP Posted 19 Jul 11:52 PDT 2025 Admiral's Cup RORC Channel Race kicks off 2025 Admiral's Cup RORC Channel Race kicks off The key today, as with the entire Admiral's Cup, is consistency The RORC Channel Race started in light downwind breeze in the central Solent with a flooding tide. The spinnaker start for the 30 Admiral's Cup boats, in tight formation with the tide, would have had nerves jangling on board. by Louay Habib / RORC Posted 19 Jul 11:00 PDT SailGP Portsmouth: Brits nail it on Day 1 SailGP Portsmouth: Brits nail it on Day 1 Olympic Gold medalist Dylan Fletcher led his team to top the leaderboard after Day 1 The French team broke their wingsail before the start of Race 1 and are likely to be out of the regatta before it starts. by Richard Gladwell in Portsmouth Posted 19 Jul 10:31 PDT Youth and collegiate sailors to have their night Youth and collegiate sailors to have their night The 20th running of the Ida Lewis Distance Race starts on August 15 The saying goes that "everyone has their day"; however, for youth and collegiate sailors competing in the 20th running of the Ida Lewis Distance Race it's how their overnight goes on Friday, August 15, that will count. by Barby MacGowan Posted 19 Jul 09:14 PDT Emirates GBR tops Impact League standings Emirates GBR tops Impact League standings SailGP team wins second focus area - Accelerating Inclusion SailGP has announced the winners of the second Focus Area of its industry-leading Impact League - Emirates GBR SailGP Team - as the home-team and defending Impact League champions get set for an epic weekend of racing in Portsmouth, July 19-20. by SailGP Posted 19 Jul 06:15 PDT Gran Canaria, World Wingfoil capital again Gran Canaria, World Wingfoil capital again Cementing its place on the global stage of nautical sports For the third year in a row, Gran Canaria cements its place on the global stage of nautical sports as it hosts a key event on the Global Wingsports Association (GWA) World Tour: the Gran Canaria GWA Wingfoil World Cup 2025. by Gabinete de prensa Posted 19 Jul 05:00 PDT Peter Burling on his new directions Peter Burling on his new directions Peter Burling, three times America's Cup winner, has embarked on his mid-life sailing renaissance. Peter Burling, three times America's Cup winning helmsman, and recently departed Emirates Team NZ has embarked on his mid-life sailing renaissance. This week in Cowes – he is covering two of those events. by Richard Gladwell in Portsmouth Posted 19 Jul 04:36 PDT Admirals' Cup: Old rivalries take centre stage Admirals' Cup: Old rivalries take centre stage The keen rivalry between North Sails and Doyles steps up another level in the revived Admirals' Cup “The one thing for sure is the North/Doyle rivalry hasn't calmed down. Many think we've actually thrown some fuel on the fire. There's plenty of rivalry in the cell making brands, that's for sure.” by Richard Gladwell in Portsmouth Posted 19 Jul 01:58 PDT Cape 31 Med Circuit Round 4 at Imperia Day 1 Cape 31 Med Circuit Round 4 at Imperia Day 1 Two races sailed in light and tricky conditions The Cape 31 fleet kicked off racing in Imperia with two races sailed in light and tricky conditions, demanding patience and precision from teams across the board. by Tor Tomlinson Cheney Posted 19 Jul 01:08 PDT Long Beach Olympic Classes Regatta day 5 Long Beach Olympic Classes Regatta day 5 Wind gusting to 18 knots on day one for the Skiffs, Boards and Multihulls At the top of their classes, competitors got Long Beach's finest on Thursday, wind gusting to 18 with waves and sunshine....perfect conditions. The steady offshore breeze and classic Long Beach conditions will deliver tight races between competitors. by Long Beach Yacht Club Posted 18 Jul 21:13 PDT 2025 WASZP Pre-Games in Weymouth overall 2025 WASZP Pre-Games in Weymouth overall Light winds prevailed for the final day Light winds prevailed for the final day of the WASZP Pre-Games, seeing the racing postponed as sailors waited for the breeze to make up its mind. by Nicola Hoyle Posted 18 Jul 19:57 PDT Aussies hunt 'Ashes on Water' win Aussies hunt 'Ashes on Water' win The BONDS Flying Roos are looking to bounce back with a vengeance in Portsmouth Fresh off a bruising weekend in New York, the BONDS Flying Roos are looking to bounce back with a vengeance as they take on long time rivals Great Britain in their home waters at the Emirates Great Britain Sail Grand Prix, held in Portsmouth. by BONDS Flying Roos Posted 18 Jul 14:27 PDT Star-studded Admiral's Cup press conference Star-studded Admiral's Cup press conference Excitement is building in Cowes ahead of the revived event Excitement is building in Cowes ahead of the 2025 Admiral's Cup. On Friday 18th July, the Royal Ocean Racing Club (RORC) hosted an official press conference at its Cowes Clubhouse. by Louay Habib/RORC Posted 18 Jul 14:20 PDT 4 Ultim rocketships to contest Rolex Fastnet Race 4 Ultim rocketships to contest Rolex Fastnet Race The giant 32m long by 23m wide flying trimarans are taking part in the 100th anniversary edition While the 50ft flying catamarans competing at SailGP Portsmouth this weekend will be impressive, charging out of the opposite western end of the Solent will be giant 32m long by 23m wide flying Ultim trimarans taking part in the 100th anniversary edition. by James Boyd / RORC Posted 18 Jul 11:44 PDT SailGP comes to Portsmouth! SailGP comes to Portsmouth! We speak to the sailors ahead of the weekend The Emirates Great Britain Sail Grand Prix | Portsmouth takes place this weekend, with the 12 teams competing in F50 catamarans close to the waterfront, where a massive grandstand has been built for the spectators. by Mark Jardine Posted 18 Jul 10:41 PDT SailGP: No practice racing at Portsmouth SailGP: No practice racing at Portsmouth The Practice Race was a fizzer, however the future of the SailGP fleet development was revealed. The scheduled Practice Day failed to fire at SailGP Portsmouth, after the forecast, admittedly light, breeze failed to male an appearance. The self propelled start marks were making a much better speed than the F50s. by Richard Gladwell at Portsmouth Posted 18 Jul 09:14 PDT The Curtain Falls on the 2025 Moth Worlds The Curtain Falls on the 2025 Moth Worlds A week of Wind, Talent, and Great Sailing in Malcesine After 6 intense days of racing, the 2025 Moth World Championship officially came to a close on Sunday. Hosted by Fraglia Vela Malcesine from July 6 to 13, this extraordinary event brought together 137 sailors from 25 countries on the waters of Lake Garda. by Fraglia Vela Malcesine Posted 18 Jul 07:04 PDT Elite Training at New Sailing Centre Elite Training at New Sailing Centre Canash Beach, St Vincent, hosts international sailors The SVG Sailing Association held a successful High Performance Race Training Clinic, at the newly established High Performance Centre at Canash Beach, St Vincent. The four-day event ran from July 13th to 16th. by SVG Sailing Association Posted 18 Jul 06:51 PDT McIntyre Mini Globe Race Leg 3 Preview McIntyre Mini Globe Race Leg 3 Preview The race to South Africa starts from Vuda Marina Fiji on 26th July In a world-first sailing challenge, 15 solo sailors from eight countries are navigating identical 5.8-meter (19-foot) self-built plywood yachts around the globe— The fleet has enjoyed a five week stopover in Fiji at the end of Leg 2. by McIntyre Mini Globe Race Posted 18 Jul 06:25 PDT Third time Finn World No.1 for Alessandro Marega Third time Finn World No.1 for Alessandro Marega Maintaining the top spot in the Finn World Ranking List Italy's Alessandro Marega maintains the top spot in the Finn World Ranking List for the third consecutive release. He remains World No. 1 with an 80-point lead over France's Laurent Hay. by Robert Deaves Posted 18 Jul 06:18 PDT World Sailing Nations Cup to make grand return World Sailing Nations Cup to make grand return After a seven-year hiatus, World Sailing has officially opened the bid process for host cities After a seven-year hiatus, the World Sailing Nations Cup, the ultimate event to crown the world's top match-racing nations, is making its much-anticipated return. by World Sailing Posted 18 Jul 02:08 PDT 2025 WASZP Pre-Games in Weymouth Day 2 2025 WASZP Pre-Games in Weymouth Day 2 A classic British summer's day as sailors launched beneath a blanket of grey cloud and drizzle The second day of the WASZP Pre-Games served up a classic British summer's day as sailors launched beneath a blanket of grey cloud and with a hug of fresh drizzle. by Nicola Hoyle Posted 17 Jul 22:24 PDT Moth take a big step forward at Garda Worlds Moth take a big step forward at Garda Worlds The just concluded Int Moth Worlds at Lake Garda, Italy were technically much more complex than NZ The just concluded Int Moth Worlds at Lake Garda, Italy were technically much more complex than the 2024 World Championship, held just six months ago in New Zealand. by Richard Gladwell Posted 17 Jul 16:26 PDT Dates set for 2026 Congressional Cup & Ficker Cup Dates set for 2026 Congressional Cup & Ficker Cup 2026 will mark the 61st edition of the iconic Congressional Cup event The LBYC and World Match Racing Tour today announced the dates for the 2026 Long Beach Yacht Club Congressional Cup and Ficker Cup, both official stages of the World Match Racing Tour, the longest running global professional sailing series. by World Match Racing Tour Posted 17 Jul 15:54 PDT Middle Sea Race fleet continues to build Middle Sea Race fleet continues to build Global fleet is equally diverse in terms of experience, with debutants and serial attendees The 2025 Rolex Middle Sea Race is scheduled to start on Saturday, 18 October. Yachts ranging in size from 9.75 to 22 metres (32 to 72 feet) have entered so far representing 14 nations, including Australia, Argentina, China and the United States. by Rolex Middle Sea Race Media Posted 17 Jul 13:59 PDT Admirals' Cup: Predictwind weather supplier Admirals' Cup: Predictwind weather supplier Predictwind champions diversity and empowers Women in Offshore Racing PredictWind, a global leader in marine weather forecasting, is proud to announce its significant involvement in the upcoming Admiral's Cup 2025. by Casey Hodges/Predictwind Posted 17 Jul 10:02 PDT Ian Williams - Eight times WMRT champion Ian Williams - Eight times WMRT champion Shirley Robertson is joined by eight-time World Match Racing Champion Ian Williams Shirley Robertson is joined by eight-time World Match Racing Champion Ian Williams, as the duo get together to discuss Williams' career at the sharp end of the most combative discipline in the sport of competitive sailing. by Shirley Robertson Posted 17 Jul 09:50 PDT Snipe Open at Stone Snipe Open at Stone The event saw competitors from several countries and representation from 3 continents Saturday 12th July, the Snipe open at Stone began with 28 boats competing. The event saw competitors from several countries and representation from 3 continents. In the spirit of keeping competitors on their toes, a club line was used for the starts. by Audrey Foley and Connor Line Posted 17 Jul 08:53 PDT Performance Starts with the Right Cloth Performance Starts with the Right Cloth North Panel Laminate (NPL) sails combine advanced materials with precision engineering Not all laminate sailcloth is created equal. North Panel Laminate (NPL) sails combine advanced materials with precision engineering to deliver lighter weight, better shape retention, and serious durability. by North Sails Posted 17 Jul 08:00 PDT A Memorable 101st Bayview Mackinac Race A Memorable 101st Bayview Mackinac Race A remarkable race, one likely to be remembered for years to come Nearly the entire fleet of 191 entries in the 101st edition of the Bayview Mackinac Race organized by the Bayview Yacht Club crossed the finish line with the impression that this was a remarkable race, one likely to be remembered for years to come. by Bayview Mackinac Race Posted 17 Jul 06:09 PDT SailGP Technologies officially launches SailGP Technologies officially launches New center of excellence in technology & innovation in Southampton, UK SailGP today marks the official opening of SailGP Technologies – the global racing championship's center of innovation, design, and engineering, based out of Southampton, UK. by SailGP Posted 17 Jul 05:34 PDT The WASZP Games: A decade in the making The WASZP Games: A decade in the making What was once a dream for the SailingFast team is now a reality! The WASZP Games at the Weymouth & Portland National Sailing Academy (WPNSA) has been a decade in the making for Duncan & Emma Hepplewhite at SailingFast, so seeing it come to fruition is a proud moment for them and the team. by Mark Jardine Posted 17 Jul 04:05 PDT Hong Kong to host 2027 Dragon Worlds Hong Kong to host 2027 Dragon Worlds Taking place from 21 to 29 November 2026 The Royal Hong Kong Yacht Club and the Sailing Federation of Hong Kong, China in partnership with the Hong Kong Dragon Association, is proud to announce that Hong Kong will host the 2027 Hong Kong Dragon World Championship from 21 to 29 November 2026. by Royal Hong Kong Yacht Club Posted 17 Jul 01:43 PDT