Harry Melges IV Signs with U.S. SailGP Team Harry Melges IV Signs with U.S. SailGP Team Ahead of the 2025 Season Grand Final The U.S. SailGP Team has added World Champion American sailor Harry Melges IV to its roster ahead of this weekend's Mubadala Abu Dhabi Sail Grand Prix Grand Final, further strengthening its crew as it builds toward the future. by U.S. SailGP Team Posted 26 Nov 11:00 PST 17th Transat Café L'or - The full story 17th Transat Café L'or - The full story The race was full of twists and turns - a formidable, engaging challenge at all levels Four classes, four courses, four winning duos... the Coffee Route double handed race from France to Martinique once more proved a formidable, engaging challenge at all levels. by Transat Café L'OR Posted 26 Nov 09:10 PST iQFOiL Senior Europeans at Sferracavallo Day 3 iQFOiL Senior Europeans at Sferracavallo Day 3 Weather turns tricky in Sferracavallo as only one Men's race is completed Day 3 of the iQFOiL Senior European Championship at Circolo Velico Sferracavallo started with high hopes as sunshine, a warm breeze, and a building south-westerly wind greeted the athletes. by iQFOiL Class Posted 26 Nov 08:31 PST J70 North Americans Sailor Spotlight: Andrew Blank J70 North Americans Sailor Spotlight: Andrew Blank Some sailors seem born with saltwater in their veins. Andrew Blank wasn't one of them. Some sailors seem born with saltwater in their veins. Andrew Blank wasn't one of them. by DIYC Posted 26 Nov 07:37 PST SailGP continues to ring the changes SailGP continues to ring the changes SailGP continues to ring the changes for the Grand Final - new rigs - new foils Despite being the pinnacle event for Season 5, SailGP will continue to make changes to the F50 setup, and rig/foil combinations. The controversial 29metre rig will not be deployed for the Grand Final in Abu Dhabi, this weekend. by Richard Gladwell/Sail-World.com/nz Posted 26 Nov 04:36 PST 30% Off Sitewide at Henri-Lloyd 30% Off Sitewide at Henri-Lloyd Black Friday starts now Our Black Friday sale is here with 30% off (excluding items already discounted) site-wide across all our collections and bestselling products. by Henri-Lloyd Posted 26 Nov 02:23 PST Globe40 Leg 3 Update Globe40 Leg 3 Update Desperately seeking the Roaring Forties After a spectacular and already hard-fought start last Saturday, November 22, from Saint Paul Bay in Reunion Island, the competitors in Leg 3 of the 2nd edition of the GLOBE40 are now nearly 700 miles south of the island. by Sirius Events Posted 26 Nov 00:15 PST McIntyre Golden Globe - Nine months to go McIntyre Golden Globe - Nine months to go 15 of 26 McIntyre GGR entrants meet for first time in Les Sables d'Olonne during a 2-day conference The mood of McIntyre Golden Globe entrants and managers who met for the first time over two days in Les Sables d'Olonne was a mix of excitement, emotion and pure passion. There was an air of urgency and apprehension for some. by Golden Globe Race Posted 25 Nov 23:19 PST RSHYR Line Honours Champ throws down gauntlet RSHYR Line Honours Champ throws down gauntlet Beck, Owner/Skipper of LawConnect, will be facing four other 100-foot maxi racers Line Honours winning Skipper from the last two Rolex Sydney Hobart Yacht Races, Christian Beck, has again thrown down the gauntlet to claim underdog status as the psychological warfare starts before the 2025 race. by RSHYR Media Posted 25 Nov 18:58 PST YJA Young Journalist of the Year 2025 announced YJA Young Journalist of the Year 2025 announced Lydia Mullan has been named as the winner Lydia Mullan has been named as the Yachting Journalists' Association (YJA) Young Journalist of the Year 2025. by Yachting Journalists' Association Posted 25 Nov 13:20 PST Passion, Precision and Innovation at Metstrade Passion, Precision and Innovation at Metstrade If you want a positive outlook on the marine industry then there's no better place to be If you want a positive outlook on the marine industry then there's no better place to be than Amsterdam in mid-November. by Mark Jardine Posted 25 Nov 10:00 PST Jackman and Reynolds cheer on BONDS Flying Roos Jackman and Reynolds cheer on BONDS Flying Roos Ahead of this weekend's SailGP Abu Dhabi Grand Final Hugh and Ryan dropped a fun new video today introducing global audiences to SailGP and the Australia team. The duo bring their signature banter as they join BONDS Flying Roos Driver and CEO Tom Slingsby. by BONDS Flying Roos Posted 25 Nov 08:26 PST IOM Worlds 2026 Runners and Riders Part 1 IOM Worlds 2026 Runners and Riders Part 1 A design history of the class and what the likely winning designs will be A competitor said to me last weekend, "I learnt more in 3 months of radio sailing than 30 years racing a dinghy". There will be nowhere better to extend your learning of racing than by watching the best in the world in a stadium like setting. by Nigel Barrow Posted 25 Nov 08:04 PST Trofeo Princesa Sofía Mallorca example of success Trofeo Princesa Sofía Mallorca example of success Ferran Muniesa participated as a speaker at the Yacht Racing Forum A renowned annual meeting of the main players in international competitive sailing, the Yacht Racing Forum, included the Trofeo Princesa Sofía Mallorca as an example of the organisation of top-level international regattas in its 2025 edition. by Trofeo S.A.R. Princesa Sofía Posted 25 Nov 07:51 PST iQFOiL Senior Europeans at Sferracavallo Day 2 iQFOiL Senior Europeans at Sferracavallo Day 2 Strong breeze and tight racing in Sicily After a slow start on Day 1, conditions at the 2025 iQFOiL Senior European Championship came to life today in Sferracavallo. With sunshine and a solid breeze filling in across the racecourse, all fleets were able to complete five full course races. by iQFOiL Class Posted 25 Nov 07:33 PST Six recognised into Cape Horn Hall of Fame Six recognised into Cape Horn Hall of Fame Cape Horners take centre stage in Portsmouth It was a time for seafaring memories as 126 Cape Horners met up in Portsmouth to applaud the latest in a Who's Who list of global circumnavigators to be inducted into the Cape Horn Hall of Fame. by Barry Pickthall for IACH Posted 25 Nov 07:18 PST Groundbreaking 15th Yacht Racing Forum Groundbreaking 15th Yacht Racing Forum The leading meeting point for brands, event organizers and teams The international yacht racing community gathered in force in Amsterdam on November 20-21, as the Yacht Racing Forum welcomed a full house of 250 delegates from 26 countries for two days of high-level debate, knowledge sharing, and business. by Yacht Racing Forum Posted 25 Nov 06:09 PST Zhik Black Friday - Up To 40% Off Offshore Gear Zhik Black Friday - Up To 40% Off Offshore Gear Dependable protection for offshore and ocean sailors Dependable protection for offshore and ocean sailors. Up To 40% Off Offshore Gear by Zhik Posted 25 Nov 02:17 PST America's Cup: Burling on the split decision America's Cup: Burling on the split decision Peter Burling has revealed the circumstances of his shock parting of ways with Kiwi Cup team. In the prelude to the Grand Final of SailGP this weekend in Abu Dhabi, Black Foils skipper Peter Burling has traversed the circumstances of his shock parting of ways with America's Cup champions Emirates Team New Zealand. by Richard Gladwell, Sail-World.com/nz Posted 25 Nov 00:02 PST Manly 16s Club Championship Heat 4 & 5 Manly 16s Club Championship Heat 4 & 5 It was the perfect hit-out for Dransfield and crew Hugh and Jamie Stodart Zoe Dransfield is keeping one eye on the present and one on the future as she juggles a busy schedule of racing, coaching and title chasing. by Adam Lucius Posted 24 Nov 23:05 PST Clipper Race sets sail back to the Whitsundays Clipper Race sets sail back to the Whitsundays The world's most extraordinary ocean adventure is on its way back to paradise The world's most extraordinary ocean adventure is on its way back to paradise. The Clipper Round the World Yacht Race fleet is set to return to Airlie Beach, Queensland, this January as part of Leg 4 — the Australian Coast-to-Coast. by Coral Sea Marina Resort Posted 24 Nov 22:08 PST John Bertrand AO receives Barranjoey Pin John Bertrand AO receives Barranjoey Pin This recognition reached back to where it all began: his Olympic journey John Bertrand AO has received his Barranjoey Pin at the Australian Sailing Team (AST) camp in Melbourne. The pin is a symbol of Australia's Olympic and Paralympic sailing legacy and was presented to Bertrand by two-time Olympic gold medallist Matt Wearn. by Lisa Darmanin / Australian Sailing Team Posted 24 Nov 11:58 PST J/24 US Nationals conclude at Floriday Yacht Club J/24 US Nationals conclude at Floriday Yacht Club Showcasing the resilience and camaraderie of the class Forty J/24 teams from across the continent gathered November 21-23 for the 2025 J/24 US National Championship, an event defined by patience, persistence and tactical mastery in unusually light and challenging conditions. by Julie & Christopher Howell Posted 24 Nov 10:57 PST Latest episode of Racing on the Edge Latest episode of Racing on the Edge Spotlight on the penultimate 2025 Season stop in Cádiz The latest episode of SailGP's behind-the-scenes docuseries Racing on the Edge, produced in partnership with Rolex, takes fans inside the penultimate event of the 2025 Season in Cádiz. by SailGP Posted 24 Nov 10:09 PST iQFOiL Senior Europeans at Sferracavallo Day 1 iQFOiL Senior Europeans at Sferracavallo Day 1 One race for each fleet with the young talents emerging The 2025 iQFOiL Senior European Championship officially began today on the stunning Sicilian coast of Sferracavallo, with over 140 athletes from 35 nations lining up for a shot at the continental title. by iQFOiL Class Posted 24 Nov 09:48 PST Scheveningen to host 2026 ORC Double Handed Worlds Scheveningen to host 2026 ORC Double Handed Worlds Notice of Race published and registration is open The Offshore Racing Congress (ORC) and Jachtclub Scheveningen, in collaboration with the City of The Hague, are proud to announce that the ORC Double Handed World Championship 2026 will take place in Scheveningen. by Offshore Racing Congress Posted 24 Nov 08:15 PST 2026 Ice and Snow Sailing World Championships 2026 Ice and Snow Sailing World Championships Set for Lake Mälaren, Västerås, Sweden in February The World Ice and Snow Sailing Association (WISSA), in collaboration with the Local Organizing Committee (LOC), is proud to announce the 2026 Ice and Snow Sailing World Championships. by WISSA Posted 24 Nov 07:37 PST IACH Pindar Lifetime Achievement Award IACH Pindar Lifetime Achievement Award Presented to Sir Robin Knox-Johnston KB CBE RD This year's Pindar Lifetime Achievement Award presented by the International Association of Cape Horners goes to Sir Robin Knox-Johnston KB CBE RD. by Barry Pickthall for IACH Posted 23 Nov 22:06 PST 44Cup Marina Jandía 2025 overall 44Cup Marina Jandía 2025 overall Team Nika crowned champions for a second year as Gemera enjoys a perfect day After three days of 15 knot winds building to 20+, the final day of the 44Cup Marina Jandía instead began in a brutal 25+ knots but ended in 8 knots, keeping the RC44 teams busy with sails and settings adjustments for the season's final three races. by 44Cup Posted 23 Nov 12:50 PST iQFOiL Senior Europeans open in Sferracavallo iQFOiL Senior Europeans open in Sferracavallo With the majestic Tyrrhenian Sea as its backdrop Under the Sicilian sun and with the majestic Tyrrhenian Sea as its backdrop, the 2025 iQFOiL Senior European Championship officially opened today in Sferracavallo, a coastal district of Palermo, Sicily. by iQFOiL Class Posted 23 Nov 11:55 PST Mark Lyttle Begins Term as ILCA President Mark Lyttle Begins Term as ILCA President Recalls his first Laser in 1977, with a wooden tiller At the recent ILCA Annual General Meeting, Mark Lyttle was elected as the new President of the ILCA Class Association. With decades of experience he now steps into the role with enthusiasm. by ILCA Posted 23 Nov 09:53 PST Action, adrenaline and aftershow vibes Action, adrenaline and aftershow vibes What surf fans can expect at boot Düsseldorf 2026 When boot Düsseldorf opens its doors from 17 to 25 January 2026, Hall 17 will once again become the hotspot for the international surf and trend sports community. by boot Düsseldorf Posted 23 Nov 04:00 PST 18ft Skiff NSW Championship Races 1 and 2 18ft Skiff NSW Championship Races 1 and 2 Racing for the W. C 'Trappy' Duncan Trophy The first two races were held in very light Easterly breeze of no more than 9-10k nots at any time on Sydney Harbour today and resulted with the Balmain team of Henry Larkings, Charlie Wyatt and Laschlan Pryor taking the overall honours. by Frank Quealey Posted 22 Nov 23:44 PST San Diego YC Hot Rum Series Day 2 Photo Gallery San Diego YC Hot Rum Series Day 2 Photo Gallery Top yachting photographer Bob Betancourt was again out on the water Top yachting photographer Bob Betancourt was again out on the water to capture the action from Day 2 of the Hot Rum Regatta in San Diego. Enjoy! by Bob Betancourt Posted 22 Nov 23:19 PST M32 World Championship in Miami overall M32 World Championship in Miami overall Ryan McKillen's Surge clinches the title in style After five years in the class, Ryan McKillen's Surge has climbed to the top of the M32 world. With a string of consistent results, the team secured their first World Championship title with a race to spare. by M32 World Posted 22 Nov 19:50 PST 44Cup Marina Jandía 2025 day 3 44Cup Marina Jandía 2025 day 3 Fuerteventura's southern tip threw up further superb conditions Just when it appeared that the form was emerging between the RC44 teams at the 44Cup Marina Jandía - Chris Bake's Team Aqua on day one, Vladimir Prosikhin's Team Nika and Hugues Lepic's Aleph Racing on day two - so day three produced some new winners. by 44Cup Posted 22 Nov 16:06 PST 2026 California Dreamin' Series now accepting RFIs 2026 California Dreamin' Series now accepting RFIs The premier West Coast match racing series is accepting Requests for Invitation Premier West Coast match racing series returns for 15th annual competition. by Long Beach Yacht Club Posted 22 Nov 15:19 PST 2026 Blokart NA Land Sailing Championship Preview 2026 Blokart NA Land Sailing Championship Preview To be held March 28 – April 5, 2026 at the Ivanpah Dry Bed The 2026 Blokart North American Championship will be held March 28 – April 5, 2026 at the Ivanpah Dry Bed, California. by Neil Foley Posted 22 Nov 14:07 PST BROC meets in Bermuda to plan 100th anniversary BROC meets in Bermuda to plan 100th anniversary Holding its annual Fall meeting at the Royal Bermuda Yacht Club in Hamilton What goes into planning a 100th anniversary? It is truly no small undertaking! by Bermuda Race Media Posted 22 Nov 08:06 PST ARC 2025: What Cruising Sailors Should Know ARC 2025: What Cruising Sailors Should Know Every November, around 150 boats take on the adventure of a lifetime Every November, around 150 boats take on the adventure of a lifetime — 2,700 nautical miles across the Atlantic Ocean in the ARC (Atlantic Rally for Cruisers). by Cyclops Marine Posted 22 Nov 08:00 PST