43 Copa del Rey MAPFRE overall 43 Copa del Rey MAPFRE overall Vesper score decisive European ORC title for the USA, other titles go to the wire The 2025 ORC European Championships contested at the 43rd Copa del Rey MAPFRE finished with the Bay of Palma delivering sparkling sailing conditions for a fitting finale which saw three of the four division titles decided on the last race. by Copa del Rey MAPFRE Posted 2 Aug 14:20 PDT Global Solo Challenge shares vision for 2027 Global Solo Challenge shares vision for 2027 Marco Nannini met with the leadership team of the Real Club Náutico de Vigo Global Solo Challenge organiser Marco Nannini met with the leadership team of the Real Club Náutico de Vigo (RCNV), reaffirming the club's commitment to hosting the start and finish of the 2027-2028 edition of the round-the-world sailing event. by Global Solo Challenge Posted 2 Aug 12:49 PDT 35th Annual Juana Good Time Regatta Preview 35th Annual Juana Good Time Regatta Preview The event on Navarre Beach is open to all sizes of multihulls The 35th Annual Juana Good Time Regatta weekend on Navarre Beach, the weekend after Labor Day, September 5-7, is designed for both experienced and novice racers with the main emphasis being a "Good Time". by Juana Rudzki Posted 2 Aug 09:16 PDT Giorgio Armani Superyacht Regatta returns Giorgio Armani Superyacht Regatta returns A partnership renewed and a date set The Yacht Club Costa Smeralda is pleased to announce the renewal of its collaboration with Giorgio Armani, strengthening a partnership that unites the excellence of Italian style with a passion for the sea and sailing. by Yacht Club Costa Smeralda Posted 2 Aug 06:26 PDT Cape Horn Hall of Fame - Short list for voting Cape Horn Hall of Fame - Short list for voting The 15 prospective inductees now go forward to a vote by all members A shortlist of 15 nominations for induction into this year's Cape Horn Hall of Fame awards, has been announced by Sir Robin Knox-Johnston, Chairman of the Independent Hall of Fame selection committee. by Barry Pickthall for IACH Posted 2 Aug 03:09 PDT RS Aero World & Youth Worlds Day 3 & 4 RS Aero World & Youth Worlds Day 3 & 4 A good variety of fair breezes have graced the event so far Beautiful Brittany weather and a good variety of fair breezes have graced the RS Aero World & Youth Worlds, so far after 4 days of intense racing and international with 170 RS Aeros representing 17 nations over the four RS Aero Class rig sizes. by RS Aero International Class Association Posted 1 Aug 23:52 PDT 58th Governor's Cup Match Racing Day 3 58th Governor's Cup Match Racing Day 3 Justin Callahan (USA) goes undefeated for a third day on 19-0 With three flights remaining in the 2nd Round Robin, Callahan's lead is unassailable and is through to the Semis; likewise Josh Hyde (NZL) on 16-3. by Susan Kenney Posted 1 Aug 22:36 PDT 43 Copa del Rey MAPFRE Day 4 43 Copa del Rey MAPFRE Day 4 Classy Vesper on course for victory but too close to call in all other classes Consistency across a long, hot and challenging three race penultimate day of the ORC European Championships proved vital in the quest for the top titles in all four classes at Palma's 43 Copa del Rey MAPFRE. by Copa del Rey MAPFRE Posted 1 Aug 13:56 PDT Centenary edition respects the legend Centenary edition respects the legend Quotes from the Rolex Fastnet Race winners Alexis Loison and Jean-Pierre Kelbert are undoubtedly the right hands. Kelbert is the founder of the builder, and knows all the intricacies of Léon. Most significantly, Loison has previously won the Rolex Fastnet Race, in 2013. by Quinag Posted 1 Aug 13:46 PDT Last hurrah for centennial Rolex Fastnet Race Last hurrah for centennial Rolex Fastnet Race 20kt breeze gives welcome momentum to the final boats attempting to finish A highly successful centenary Rolex Fastnet Race is into its last moments and with this the northwest wind off Cherbourg's Cotentin peninsula has today been blowing a sturdy 20+ knots, for the first time since last Saturday's start in Cowes. by James Boyd / RORC Posted 1 Aug 12:36 PDT Sailing to make Commonwealth Youth Games debut Sailing to make Commonwealth Youth Games debut Racing in Mellieha Bay, Malta in October 2027 Sailing will be part of the sport programme for the eighth edition of the Commonwealth Youth Games to be held in Malta, marking the first time that sailing has been included in the event. by World Sailing Posted 1 Aug 06:51 PDT Class 40 Skippers Committed to the Planet Class 40 Skippers Committed to the Planet Projects which are much more than just offshore racing Thibaut Lefévère and Maxime Bourcier have created a project that is much more than an offshore race project. 100% Réunionese has a strong message: to use sailing as a means of raising awareness of ecology and of the region's influence. by Class 40 Posted 1 Aug 05:52 PDT A Life at Sea, a Voice in Design A Life at Sea, a Voice in Design Sam Goodchild will collaborate closely with Henri-Lloyd's product development team In his new role as ambassador, Sam Goodchild will collaborate closely with Henri-Lloyd's product development team, helping to shape the future of performance sailing apparel. by Henri-Lloyd Posted 1 Aug 04:00 PDT 58th Governor's Cup Match Racing Day 2 58th Governor's Cup Match Racing Day 2 Justin Callahan (USA) remains undefeated, with Josh Hyde (Nzl) in hot pursuit Keen observers of the 58th Governors Cup International Youth Match Racing Championship predicted that the three returning semifinalists from 2024 — defending GovCup champ and 2024 Youth Worlds champion Cole Tapper, Josh Hyde and Justin Callahan. by Susan Kenney Posted 31 Jul 21:39 PDT 2025 iQFOiL Youth & Junior Worlds, overall 2025 iQFOiL Youth & Junior Worlds, overall Thrilling finishes, surprise comebacks, national pride Thrilling finishes, surprise comebacks, and national pride highlight the final day of the 2025 iQFOiL Youth & Junior World Championships. by iQFOiL Communications Posted 31 Jul 16:09 PDT J/99 claims Rolex Fastnet Race's IRC Three J/99 claims Rolex Fastnet Race's IRC Three Winning by 19 minutes corrected time Five days into the centenary Rolex Fastnet Race, more than 280 of the 380 strong IRC fleet have finished, and of the remainder just 17 have retired. Two of the MOCRA multihull fleet have still to finish. by James Boyd / RORC Posted 31 Jul 13:40 PDT Léon wins the Rolex Fastnet Race Léon wins the Rolex Fastnet Race Alexis Loison and Jean-Pierre Kelbert have won the event in its centenary year Alexis Loison and Jean-Pierre Kelbert's JPK 1050 Léon has been crowned overall winner of the Rolex Fastnet Race. by Andy Rice / RORC Posted 31 Jul 06:05 PDT RS Aero World & Youth Worlds Day 1 & 2 RS Aero World & Youth Worlds Day 1 & 2 The largest class this year is the Aero 5 with 62 competitors A fantastic entry of over 170 RS Aeros from 17 nations have converged on the beautiful Quiberon peninsula in southern Brittany, France, for the 7th RS Aero World Championship, combined with the 4th RS Aero Youth World Championship. by RS Aero International Class Association Posted 31 Jul 01:53 PDT Australian Sailing Team and Element 6 Evolution Australian Sailing Team and Element 6 Evolution Elite Partnership Continues Towards LA 2028 The Australian Sailing Team's (AST) ILCA program is built on a legacy of excellence, underpinned by world-class athletes, a strong squad culture, and elite equipment. by Lisa Darmanin / Australian Sailing Team Posted 30 Jul 21:59 PDT 58th Governor's Cup Match Racing Day 1 58th Governor's Cup Match Racing Day 1 Cole Tapper (AUS) and Justin Callahan (USA) lead 6-0 There are always favorites before the start of major sailing events, but there are usually a few surprises as well. However, after the first day of the 58th Governor's Cup International Youth Match Racing Championship, there were no real surprises. by Susan Kenney Posted 30 Jul 21:48 PDT 43 Copa del Rey MAPFRE Day 2 43 Copa del Rey MAPFRE Day 2 Early Bird rises to coastal challenge to retain perfect scoreline The four divisions which are competing for the ORC European Championships titles at the 43rd Copa del Rey raced their statuary coastal race around the Bay of Palma and out to its western fringes today. by Copa del Rey MAPFRE Posted 30 Jul 14:28 PDT 2025 iQFOiL Youth & Junior Worlds, day 6 2025 iQFOiL Youth & Junior Worlds, day 6 Medal Series line-up locked in With just one day to go before the champions are crowned, Day 6 at the 2025 iQFOiL Youth & Junior World Championships delivered high-stakes racing and emotional turning points. by iQFOiL Communications Posted 30 Jul 14:18 PDT Rolex Fastnet finishers wait with bated breath Rolex Fastnet finishers wait with bated breath Aiming to claim the elusive prize for IRC Overall Celebrations were finally subsiding this morning in Cherbourg-en-Cotentin's Port Chantereyne following Peter Harrison, Pierre Casiraghi and the Yacht Club de Monaco team's superb victory in the successfully rejuvenated Admiral's Cup. by James Boyd / RORC Posted 30 Jul 14:11 PDT A Heartbreaking Loss for the Sailing Community A Heartbreaking Loss for the Sailing Community US Sailing is deeply saddened by the tragic accident that occurred on Monday US Sailing is deeply saddened by the tragic accident that occurred on Monday, July 28 near the Miami Yacht Club, resulting in the loss of two young sailors and injuries to others. by US Sailing Posted 30 Jul 13:54 PDT St. Thomas Junior Sailing Summer Program St. Thomas Junior Sailing Summer Program 22 Students Graduate from the St. Thomas Sailing Center Twenty-two St. Thomas teenagers graduated on Friday, July 25, from the 4th annual Junior Sailing Summer Program, run by the St. Thomas Sailing Center. by Carol Bareuther Posted 30 Jul 10:39 PDT CYCS' Maine stretch heads into third weekend CYCS' Maine stretch heads into third weekend Following Camden Classics Cup The CYOA's CYCS wrapped up its second of three consecutive weekends of Gulf of Maine racing with the Camden Classics Cup last weekend, July 26 and 27. by Classic Yacht Owners Association Posted 30 Jul 10:04 PDT Anticipation rises in centenary Rolex Fastnet Race Anticipation rises in centenary Rolex Fastnet Race The podium places in the different classes have begun to take shape Of the 444 yachts competing in the centenary edition of the Rolex Fastnet Race, some 380 are eligible for overall victory under IRC Time Correction. by Quinag Posted 30 Jul 08:42 PDT Admirals Cup: Day 8 - Minnows win AC25 Admirals Cup: Day 8 - Minnows win AC25 Two small sailing countries have struck a hammer blow for the sport, taking top places in AC25 In a result that is a hammer blow for the sport and the revival of major offshore teams trophies, Monaco and Hong Kong have provisionally taken first and second in the world championship of offshore racing. by Richard Gladwell, Sail-World.com/nz Posted 30 Jul 08:15 PDT A Crown for the Principality A Crown for the Principality Yacht Club de Monaco wins the 2025 Admiral's Cup The Royal Ocean Racing Club (RORC) is delighted to announce the Yacht Club de Monaco (YCM) as the winner of the 2025 Admiral's Cup. by Louay Habib / RORC Posted 30 Jul 05:40 PDT 49er & 49erFX Junior Worlds kicks off in Rungsted 49er & 49erFX Junior Worlds kicks off in Rungsted Officially opened last night with a vibrant Opening Ceremony Today, we proudly welcome 105 teams and 210 athletes from across the globe to Rungsted for the start of the 49er and 49erFX Junior World Championship 2025. by 49er & Nacra 17 Sailing Posted 30 Jul 03:56 PDT RS Feva Worlds Qualifying Series complete RS Feva Worlds Qualifying Series complete Sailors split into three flights of yellow, blue, and red Two days of qualifying series with 168 boats on lake Bourget, Club Nautique Voile d'es Bains, sailors split into three flights of yellow, blue, and red. by Chrissie Le Petit Posted 30 Jul 03:24 PDT A defining finale to the Admiral's Cup 2025 A defining finale to the Admiral's Cup 2025 Provisional results are in and the overall winner will be officially announced today At the end of the 5th day of the Rolex Fastnet Race just 7 boats in the Admiral's Cup fleet were still racing. The majority had moored up in Cherbourg and the dock was filled with sailors and supporters sharing a beer, a slice of pizza and their stories. by Louay Habib / RORC Posted 30 Jul 02:50 PDT 2025 iQFOiL Youth & Junior Worlds, day 5 2025 iQFOiL Youth & Junior Worlds, day 5 Upwind Sprints shake up the rankings as fleets split for the final push tomorrow in the Final Series The fifth day of the 2025 iQFOiL Youth & Junior World Championships finally brought the conditions everyone was waiting for in the Bay of Brest. by iQFOiL Communications Posted 29 Jul 12:51 PDT 43 Copa del Rey MAPFRE Day 1 43 Copa del Rey MAPFRE Day 1 Italy lead three classes A promising offshore breeze which topped 14kts at times diminished as the afternoon rolled meaning only the one windward leeward race could be contested, but it was enough for top Italian teams to establish an early lead. by Copa del Rey MAPFRE Posted 29 Jul 10:12 PDT Bonafous scores her first IMOCA class win Bonafous scores her first IMOCA class win After close battle with Charal for Rolex Fastnet Race glory The French sailor Elodie Bonafous' spectacular start to her career in the IMOCA Class continued today as she followed up second place in the Course des Caps earlier this month with her first victory in the Class in the Rolex Fastnet Race. by Ed Gorman / IMOCA Globe Series Posted 29 Jul 09:32 PDT Admirals Cup: Day 8 - Match racing the last miles Admirals Cup: Day 8 - Match racing the last miles The front runners in class AC1 (50fters) of the 2025 Admirals' Cup are racing gybe for gybe The front runners in class AC1 (50fters) of the 2025 Admirals' Cup are match racing as they work down the side of the last Exclusion Zone heading for the race finish off Cherbourg. by Richard Gladwell at Heathrow Airport Posted 29 Jul 08:00 PDT Fastnet Race, RS Aeros, Isle of Wight Fastnet Race, RS Aeros, Isle of Wight Fastnet Race, RS Aero Worlds, GL50s, Isle of Wight circumnavigation When the conversation turns to the world's greatest middle-distance bluewater races, talk tends to linger on the Rolex Fastnet Race, which started on Saturday, July 26, and for great reason. by David Schmidt Posted 29 Jul 08:00 PDT Rolex Fastnet Race Day 4 Rolex Fastnet Race Day 4 Black Jack 100 takes monohull line honours ahead of arch rivals Remon Vos' RP100 Black Jack 100, skippered by Tristan Le Brun, has taken Monohull Line Honours in the centenary edition of the Rolex Fastnet Race. by James Boyd / RORC Posted 29 Jul 04:29 PDT McIntyre Mini Globe Race Leg 3 underway McIntyre Mini Globe Race Leg 3 underway 12 of the original 15 Solo Sailors take on the toughest leg of entire 24,000 mile circumnavigation. In an emotional and historic departure, 12 intrepid solo sailors set sail from Fiji, embarking on the most perilous leg of the McIntyre Mini Globe Race (MGR)—a 10,000-nautical-mile journey across the Southern Ocean to Cape Town, South Africa. by McIntyre Mini Globe Race Posted 29 Jul 03:31 PDT Admiral's Cup in the Rolex Fastnet Race update Admiral's Cup in the Rolex Fastnet Race update ROST Van Uden surge into AC1 lead Stefan Jentzsch's Botin 56 Black Pearl (NYYC) leads the fleet on the water with 124nm to go. The immediate chasing pack on the same line and port gybe is Beau Geste, Jolt 3, Caro and Rán. by Louay Habib / RORC Posted 29 Jul 02:46 PDT