O'pen Skiff World Championship in Japan O'pen Skiff World Championship in Japan Team USA delivers a solid performance Five US sailors traveled to Nishinomiya, Japan for six days of challenging conditions, hot temperatures, and world class sailing. USA sailor Lucas Doran was in third place in the U17 fleet before the final day of racing. by Jen Guimaraes Posted 24 Jul 22:23 UTC Admirals Cup: Day 4 - All hanging on the Fastnet. Admirals Cup: Day 4 - All hanging on the Fastnet. The end of the beginning of the 2025 Admirals' Cup. Rán runs aground - claims redress. Today marked the End of the Beginning of the 2025 Admirals' Cup with the conclusion of Inshore racing on what is known as the "Central Solent". The Baltic teams' TP52 Rán hit a sandbank and has claimed redress. by Richard Gladwell in Cowes Posted 24 Jul 22:21 UTC Less than 48 hours to Rolex Fastnet Race Less than 48 hours to Rolex Fastnet Race Battle lines are being drawn up Battle lines are being drawn up for the RORC's centenary Rolex Fastnet Race. As the final day of Admiral's Cup inshore racing took place in the Solent, so several yachts due to take part in Saturday's main event were out training. by James Boyd / RORC Posted 24 Jul 21:03 UTC A Day at the WASZP Games A Day at the WASZP Games Video interviews with some of the sailors and supporters of the class The WASZP Games 2025, being held at the Weymouth & Portland National Sailing Academy in the UK, has attracted 248 of the foiling dinghies to take part in a week of varied and high intensity racing. by Mark Jardine Posted 24 Jul 19:33 UTC Admiral's Cup David Maynard Thursday Gallery Admiral's Cup David Maynard Thursday Gallery First race of the day, captured for our viewing pleasure David Maynard was out on the water to catch the action from the first on Thursday of the Admiral's Cup Inshore Racing. by David Maynard Posted 24 Jul 19:04 UTC Tornado Open, Mixed & Youth Worlds day 4 Tornado Open, Mixed & Youth Worlds day 4 Despite the shake-up in results, Mavros and Parianos continue to lead Two more races were completed today on the fourth racing day of the championship. After yesterday's well-deserved rest day—spent under the sun and by the beach—the fleet returned to the water, eager for action. by International Tornado Class Association Posted 24 Jul 18:24 UTC Snipe Women's World Championship day 1 Snipe Women's World Championship day 1 Racing in a quintessential Enoshima southwester with big waves After a practice race yesterday, racing got under way today in a quintessential Enoshima southwester with big waves and breeze starting about 14 knots and building to 16 or 17 with a few higher puffs. by Alex Pline Posted 24 Jul 17:01 UTC World Sailing's inaugural Impact Report World Sailing's inaugural Impact Report Charting a new course for a sustainable future in sport World Sailing, the global governing body for the sport of sailing, today released its first Impact Report, a comprehensive overview of the federation's significant progress in environmental sustainability and social contribution. by World Sailing Posted 24 Jul 15:33 UTC Yoann Richomme returns to Fastnet Yoann Richomme returns to Fastnet Says Elodie Bonafous' is the boat to beat This weekend's biennial Rolex Fastnet Race - one of the oldest classics in sailing - sees the IMOCA Class return to the racetrack, with eight boats on the startline on Saturday for what is the second round of this year's IMOCA Globe Series Championship. by Ed Gorman / IMOCA Globe Series Posted 24 Jul 15:12 UTC 2025 iQFOiL Youth & Junior Worlds kicks off 2025 iQFOiL Youth & Junior Worlds kicks off Over 20 races scheduled across eight days, with the world's top young windsurfers chasing the title The world's fastest young windsurfers are arriving in Brittany as the 2025 iQFOiL Youth & Junior World Championships get under way in Brest. by iQFOiL Communications Posted 24 Jul 14:53 UTC Fuerteventura PWA Grand Slam Day 6 Fuerteventura PWA Grand Slam Day 6 Arguably the best female Freestyle final of all time Sarah-Quita Offringa pushed all the way by Maaike Huvermann in arguably the best female Freestyle final of all time, while Yentel Caers wins ‘Battle of Belgium' against Steven Van Broeckhoven to hold respective event leads. by Chris Yates Posted 24 Jul 11:48 UTC How to follow RORC Centenary Rolex Fastnet Race How to follow RORC Centenary Rolex Fastnet Race At present 451 yachts are entered, which, if all start on Saturday, will break the previous record. This year's centennial edition of the Rolex Fastnet Race will set sail this Saturday, 26 July from the Royal Yacht Squadron line off Cowes, Isle of Wight, bound for Cherbourg-en-Cotentin, France. by James Boyd / RORC Posted 24 Jul 10:30 UTC Wide-open podium in the ABANCA ORC 0 Class Wide-open podium in the ABANCA ORC 0 Class No-one will have an easy path in the 43 Copa del Rey MAPFRE The ORC European Championship will test both Javier Banderas, onboard Teatro del Soho San Miguel, and HRH King Felipe, onboard Aifos. by Copa del Rey MAPFRE Posted 24 Jul 09:09 UTC WASZP Games 2025 Day 3 WASZP Games 2025 Day 3 When racing got under way, it was a game of patience, persistence, and pressure-hunting Day 3 of the WASZP Games dawned with cautious optimism as the early risers in the boat park were greeted by a light but promising northerly breeze. However, an approaching front caused the race committee to call a three-hour postponement. by Nicola Hoyle Posted 24 Jul 08:22 UTC Admiral's Cup Paul Wyeth Wednesday Photo Gallery Admiral's Cup Paul Wyeth Wednesday Photo Gallery The wind was lighter, the conditions were overcast, but Paul still makes the action come alive The wind was lighter, the conditions were overcast, but Paul Wyeth still makes the action come alive with his photos. Here's his gallery from the racing on Wednesday in the 2025 Admiral's Cup. by Paul Wyeth Posted 24 Jul 05:26 UTC Ramsgate Week 2025 Mid-Week Update Ramsgate Week 2025 Mid-Week Update Lighter breeze to start after a windy EAORA Round-the-Goodwins race After a windy EAORA Round-the-Goodwins race, Ramsgate Week proper started in lighter winds on Monday 21st July and will build up to the IRC East Coast Championships on the last three days. by Peter Jackson Posted 24 Jul 05:12 UTC Admiral's Cup PKC Media Wednesday Photo Gallery Admiral's Cup PKC Media Wednesday Photo Gallery Out on the water on Wednesday to capture the lighter wind action Patrick Condy of PKC Media was out on the water on Wednesday to capture the lighter wind action in the 2025 Admiral's Cup. Here are his selection of photos from the racing! by PKC Media Posted 24 Jul 05:05 UTC Admiral's Cup Ingrid Abery Wednesday Gallery Admiral's Cup Ingrid Abery Wednesday Gallery Up close and personal with the teams on a lighter wind day Thanks to her long lens and skill, Ingrid Abery got up close and personal with the Admiral's Cup teams on a lighter wind day in the Solent. Enjoy these crew photos, and many more in the gallery above! by Ingrid Abery Posted 24 Jul 04:45 UTC America's Cup: Italy's five boat Challenge America's Cup: Italy's five boat Challenge ‘Il Moro di Venezia', a five-boat programme left no stone unturned The transition from colourful and applauded challenges of 1983 and 1987, to Challengers for the XXVIII America's Cup in San Diego, was a pivotal moment in the history of Italy in the competition. by America's Cup Media Posted 23 Jul 20:43 UTC Admirals Cup: Leader board changes - Day 3 Admirals Cup: Leader board changes - Day 3 The wind and the leaderboard did the big switcheroo on the third day of racing in the Admirals' Cup The wind and the leaderboard did the big switcheroo on the third day of racing in the 2025 Admirals Cup, but otherwise the rich got richer on the regatta leaderboard. by Richard Gladwell in Cowes Posted 23 Jul 19:52 UTC Rolex Fastnet Race: Upwind to the Fastnet Rock Rolex Fastnet Race: Upwind to the Fastnet Rock The long range forecast for this year's race shows more benign conditions Teams that competed in the last two Rolex Fastnet Races and are returning for this Saturday's special centenary edition will be breathing a sigh of relief looking at the long term forecast. by James Boyd / RORC Posted 23 Jul 19:33 UTC Admiral's Cup Inshore Racing Day 2 Admiral's Cup Inshore Racing Day 2 Beau Geste and Nola rise in shifty Solent showdown Race Four of the Admiral's Cup brought a tactical masterclass in light airs to the Central Solent. PRO Stuart Childerley set a windward leeward course for both classes, 1.6nm for AC1 and a shorter 1.4nm for AC2. by Louay Habib / RORC Posted 23 Jul 19:09 UTC NYYC International Women's Championship update NYYC International Women's Championship update The final group of five invited skippers is announced The final group of skippers to be announced for the 2026 New York Yacht Club International Women's Championship radiates enthusiasm for this groundbreaking opportunity in one of the world's most famous sailing cities. by New York Yacht Club Posted 23 Jul 17:26 UTC Admiral's Cup David Maynard Wednesday Gallery Admiral's Cup David Maynard Wednesday Gallery A quieter day on the Solent for the international fleet Wednesday's Admiral's Cup inshore racing in the Solent didn't quite have the wind of yesterday, but David Maynard was out on the water to catch the action in the morning before the wind switched off for a while. by David Maynard Posted 23 Jul 17:04 UTC 28th Waller-Harris Two-handed Triangle Race 28th Waller-Harris Two-handed Triangle Race Fair winds from Jersey to Brittany Fair winds, in the main, were the order of the day for the 28th edition of the Royal Channel Islands Yacht Club's Waller-Harris Two-handed Triangle Race held from Saturday 12th to Monday 14th July. by Bill Harris Posted 23 Jul 15:41 UTC Swan Lake Garda Challenge 2025 preview Swan Lake Garda Challenge 2025 preview ClubSwan 28 fleet ready to race in Riva del Garda From July 23 to 26, The Nations League brings sailing excitement to Lake Garda with eight teams from seven nations. DENZA, the luxury brand of the BYD Group, joins as the official automotive partner of the circuit. by ClubSwan Racing Posted 23 Jul 15:14 UTC Sam Goodchild announced as Henri-Lloyd Ambassador Sam Goodchild announced as Henri-Lloyd Ambassador One of Britain's finest offshore racers has chosen the British sailing apparel brand As one of Britain's finest offshore racers, it is fitting that Sam Goodchild has chosen to become an ambassador for British sailing apparel brand, Henri-Lloyd. by Henri-Lloyd Posted 23 Jul 14:30 UTC Admiral's Cup Tim Jeffreys Tuesday Photo Gallery Admiral's Cup Tim Jeffreys Tuesday Photo Gallery Enjoy getting this close to the action with his shots! Another great gallery of Admiral's Cup photos from Tuesday's inshore racing has arrived in our inbox, this time from Tim Jefferys. Enjoy getting this close to the action with his shots! by Tim Jefferys Posted 23 Jul 11:54 UTC Trimaran SVR-Lazartigue set for Rolex Fastnet Race Trimaran SVR-Lazartigue set for Rolex Fastnet Race Peter Burling joins Tom Laperche and Franck Cammas on record breaking Ultim Skippered by Tom Laperche, the Trimaran SVR-Lazartigue will line up this Saturday, July 26, for the Rolex Fastnet Race - a legendary event the team won in 2023, setting a new race record. by Trimaran SVR Lazartigue Posted 23 Jul 10:28 UTC Admiral's Cup Paul Wyeth Tuesday Photo Gallery Admiral's Cup Paul Wyeth Tuesday Photo Gallery The photos are coming in thick and fast from the amazing racing in the Solent The photos are coming in thick and fast from the amazing racing in the Admiral's Cup. Paul Wyeth has sent us this great selection of shots. by Paul Wyeth Posted 23 Jul 07:09 UTC New Zealand: 18 footer innovators New Zealand: 18 footer innovators Strong contributors to the 18ft Skiff's evolution over the years David McDiarmid's Honda Marine 18 footer team had just completed its three-in-a-row winning run at the 2020 JJ Giltinan World Championship on Sydney Harbour when the Covid pandemic hit and suspended the New Zealand 18ft skiff challenge until 2024. by Frank Quealey Posted 23 Jul 06:34 UTC Admiral's Cup Ingrid Abery Tuesday Photo Gallery Admiral's Cup Ingrid Abery Tuesday Photo Gallery We're always thankful to Ingrid Abery for sending in her superb photos at events We're always thankful to Ingrid Abery for sending in her superb photos at events and she continually seems to be in the right place at the right time. by Ingrid Abery Posted 23 Jul 06:07 UTC WASZP Games 2025 Day 2 WASZP Games 2025 Day 2 A fresh 18 knot breeze served up champagne foiling conditions After tough conditions out in the bay on Day 1, Day 2 brought all fleets into the flatter waters of Portland Harbour, where a fresh 18 knot breeze served up champagne foiling conditions. by Nicola Hoyle Posted 23 Jul 04:57 UTC Admirals Cup: Splits emerge on Day 2 Admirals Cup: Splits emerge on Day 2 The 30 boat fleet competing in the 2025 Admirals' Cup have begun to sort themselves into some order The 30 boat fleet competing in the 2025 Admirals' Cup have begun to sort themselves into a top group, which has begun a break away from the peleton. by Richard Gladwell in Cowes Posted 23 Jul 00:03 UTC Admiral's Cup Inshore Racing Starts Admiral's Cup Inshore Racing Starts Full-throttle Inshore Warfare The opening inshore clash of the 2025 Admiral's Cup was a gritty, high-octane showdown packed with drama and razor-sharp tactics. by Louay Habib / RORC Posted 22 Jul 21:16 UTC (More than) A Day at the Races (More than) A Day at the Races The UK is the place to be right now if you're a sailor The UK is the place to be right now if you're a sailor, and I don't think I've ever known a time when so many great events are happening concurrently. by Mark Jardine Posted 22 Jul 21:00 UTC Fuerteventura PWA Grand Slam Day 5 Fuerteventura PWA Grand Slam Day 5 Pierre Mortefon storms to victory in Slalom X Pierre Mortefon storms to victory in Slalom X, while Matteo Iachino and Maciek Rutkowski complete the podium. Freestyle kicks off on Wednesday. by Chris Yates Posted 22 Jul 19:32 UTC Were the Roos Robbed in Portsmouth? Were the Roos Robbed in Portsmouth? We discuss the Race 6 Penalty with SailGP's Chief Umpire Craig Mitchell The high speed, short course action of SailGP is thrilling to watch, but inevitably causes tight situations and means the Umpires have to react quickly to decide who is right and who is wrong. by Mark Jardine Posted 22 Jul 18:43 UTC Tornado Open, Mixed & Youth Worlds day 3 Tornado Open, Mixed & Youth Worlds day 3 The wait paid off as the race committee delivered two exciting and demanding races Day 3 of the 2025 Open, Mixed & Youth World Championships, with the heat intensifying both on and off the water. by International Tornado Class Association Posted 22 Jul 18:32 UTC Admiral's Cup David Maynard Tuesday Photo Gallery Admiral's Cup David Maynard Tuesday Photo Gallery The first inshore races were sailed in typical Solent conditions Tuesday saw the first inshore races of the 2025 Admiral's Cup, which were sailed in typical Solent conditions, with 15 to 20 knots of South Westerly wind. Two races were held, a short and a long inshore race, using channel markers for rounding. by David Maynard Posted 22 Jul 17:46 UTC