Big colour displays Big colour displays Which would you prefer? A+T Instruments will be at the Monaco Boat Show and at the Les voiles de Saint-Tropez. Hugh will be navigating on SY Sealen B, and Pete will be navigating on SY Mariella. by A+T Instruments Posted 19 Sep 02:00 AEST Exceptional Line-Up for Les Voiles de Saint-Tropez Exceptional Line-Up for Les Voiles de Saint-Tropez Over 240 remarkable yachts will take to the waters of the Gulf of Saint-Tropez Over 240 remarkable yachts will take to the waters of the Gulf of Saint-Tropez from September 27 to October 5, carried by the lively winds of late September that extend the Tropezian summer with its golden light. by Maguelonne Turcat Posted 19 Sep 01:35 AEST 2025 Dutch Water Week day 1 2025 Dutch Water Week day 1 The format with ten participants and new race formats is being tested and evaluated From Wednesday 17 to Sunday 21 September, Almere is hosting the fourth edition of Dutch Water Week. This edition serves as a pilot for the Sailing Grand Slam Final (SGS). by Simon Keijzer / Dutch Water Week Posted 19 Sep 01:08 AEST IMOCA Speed Runs in Lorient IMOCA Speed Runs in Lorient 15th Défi Azimut Lorient Agglomération kicks off Une Battle commenced in the 15th Défi Azimut Lorient Agglomération with a spectacle guaranteed from the get-go. Speed runs left, right and centre in the Courreaux de Groix, followed by a grand parade by an 11-strong fleet of IMOCAs to delight the crowds. by Azimut Posted 18 Sep 22:59 AEST America's Cup: The Elephant(s) in the Room America's Cup: The Elephant(s) in the Room Some shafts of light have been shed on the negotiation positions of the Challengers and Defender. With nearly 250 pages of America's Cup regulations released, it's clear both the Challenger and Defender have ben forced to take a pragmatic stance on the Naples Cup. Some shafts of light have been shed on the positions of the Challengers and Defender. by Richard Gladwell Sail-World Posted 18 Sep 21:04 AEST RSYS to launch new offshore yacht race RSYS to launch new offshore yacht race Commemorating historic 1864 event, the earliest recorded offshore yacht race in Sydney In 1864, the Royal Sydney Yacht Squadron (RSYS) conducted the earliest recorded offshore yacht race in Sydney, a challenging course from Fort Denison to Newcastle and back. by Royal Sydney Yacht Squadron Posted 18 Sep 19:07 AEST 80th Rolex Sydney Hobart Hits 100 Entries 80th Rolex Sydney Hobart Hits 100 Entries Sean Langman believes 'Back 2 Black' is the boat to win him the race Sean Langman, Managing Director of Noakes Group, believes his yacht has what it takes to help him secure his first ever win in a Rolex Sydney Hobart Yacht Race. by RSHYR Media Posted 18 Sep 14:33 AEST Women's Match Racing Worlds in Chicago Day 1 Women's Match Racing Worlds in Chicago Day 1 Megan Thomson sets the early pace New Zealand's Megan Thomson and her 2.0 Racing Team made a flawless start to the 2025 World Sailing Women's Match Racing World Championship on Lake Michigan on Wednesday, scoring four wins from four races in challenging light conditions. by Women's WMRT Posted 18 Sep 14:26 AEST OK Dinghy Worlds at Lake Garda Day 3 OK Dinghy Worlds at Lake Garda Day 3 Andrew Mills moves to the top The British team continue to dominate the 2025 OK Dinghy Worlds at Circolo Vela Arco, on Lake Garda. Andrew Mills won both his races on Wednesday, Day 3 of the event, to take the overall lead from Nick Craig, with Charlie Cumbley still in third. by Robert Deaves Posted 18 Sep 14:17 AEST 56th La Solitaire du Figaro Paprec Leg 2 day 3 56th La Solitaire du Figaro Paprec Leg 2 day 3 Advantage to the Southerners On this second leg of La Solitaire du Figaro Paprec 2025, between the Bay of Morlaix and Vigo in Spain, two options have taken shape over the past hours. by La Solitaire du Figaro Paprec Posted 18 Sep 03:38 AEST Entry criteria announced for Sardinia Cup 2026 Entry criteria announced for Sardinia Cup 2026 Iconic Yacht Club Costa Smeralda regatta to mirror Admiral's Cup rating bands The Yacht Club Costa Smeralda (YCCS) is pleased to announce that the next edition of the Sardinia Cup, taking place from 31 May to 7 June 2026, will adopt the IRC Rating Bands applied by the Royal Ocean Racing Club for the Admiral's Cup. by Yacht Club Costa Smeralda Posted 18 Sep 01:36 AEST 2026 Fireball Worlds Torquay - website now online 2026 Fireball Worlds Torquay - website now online Continuing the momentum after the superb event at Lake Garda this year The taste of the last limoncellos may still be lingering on the taste buds following the recent 135 boat Worlds on Lake Garda, but the Fireball Class is already turning its attention to next year's Worlds being hosted by Royal Torbay Yacht Club in the UK. by UK Fireball Association Posted 17 Sep 23:21 AEST 52 Super Series Porto Cervo preview 52 Super Series Porto Cervo preview Spectacular Sardina will see teams looking to finish 2025 on a high note Teams on the 52 SUPER SERIES head to the renowned YC Costa Smeralda in Porto Cervo for the final event of the season, 52 SUPER SERIES - Porto Cervo - Range Rover regatta, all sharing the same, universal ambition, to finish on an absolute high note. by 52 Super Series Posted 17 Sep 21:39 AEST 2025 Tornado Open, Mixed & Youth Europeans Opens 2025 Tornado Open, Mixed & Youth Europeans Opens A warm and festive welcome for the 29 participating teams on Lake Attersee The European Championship on Lake Attersee began with a warm and festive welcome for the 29 participating teams coming from 9 different countries by International Tornado Class Association Posted 17 Sep 16:37 AEST Ronstan Junior Foiling Cup™ on the Sunshine Coast Ronstan Junior Foiling Cup™ on the Sunshine Coast Competition on the sheltered waters of Lake Cootharaba The Ronstan Junior Foiling Cup™ recently made its return to Australia, this time held on Queensland's glorious Sunshine Coast on September 6-7th. by Nikki Sailing Association of Australia Inc. Posted 17 Sep 15:20 AEST Chicago welcomes Women's Match Racing Worlds Chicago welcomes Women's Match Racing Worlds Four days of world-class competition on the waters of Lake Michigan The Windy City is set to welcome twelve elite women match racing teams this week as the 2025 World Sailing Women's Match Racing Worlds comes to Chicago, 17-20 September, promising four days of world-class competition on the waters of Lake Michigan. by Women's WMRT Posted 17 Sep 15:12 AEST OK Dinghy Worlds at Lake Garda Day 2 OK Dinghy Worlds at Lake Garda Day 2 Nick Craig holds narrowest of leads Britain's Nick Craig holds the narrowest of leads after the second day of racing at 2025 OK Dinghy World Championship on Lake Garda, hosted by Circolo Vela Arco. Both Craig and Andrew Mills added another race win each and are even on three points. by Robert Deaves Posted 17 Sep 15:03 AEST Mediterranean Maxi Offshore Challenge concludes Mediterranean Maxi Offshore Challenge concludes Jean-Pierre Barjon's Spirit of Lorina has won for the second time For a second occasion, Jean-Pierre Barjon's Spirit of Lorina has won the IMA Mediterranean Maxi Offshore Challenge (MMOC). Having first claimed this title for the 2021-22 season, the French-flagged silver Botin 65 has again won it for 2024-25. by International Maxi Association Posted 17 Sep 08:03 AEST Youth stepping up in Manly 16ft Skiff Club fleets Youth stepping up in Manly 16ft Skiff Club fleets Joel Beashel hopes his nomination in the NSW youth sailor-of-the-year awards acts as a spur Joel Beashel hopes his nomination in the NSW youth sailor-of-the-year awards acts as a spur for the rest of the young guns pushing through the various Manly 16ft Skiff Club fleets. by Adam Lucius Posted 17 Sep 07:01 AEST Globe40 2025 update Globe40 2025 update Fast gallop towards the Canaries, German team in the lead After this superb start from Cadiz on Sunday, the Class40s of the 2nd edition of the GLOBE40 didn't wait long to demonstrate their full potential and their desire to compete. by Sirius Events Posted 17 Sep 05:41 AEST Growing Female Participation in Sailing Growing Female Participation in Sailing Success Stories in the Flying Fifteen fleet It's been an incredible summer of sailing in the UK, and one of the highlights for me has been talking with competitors at major events, learning how they started sailing, what they love most about the sport, and their visions for the future. by Mark Jardine Posted 17 Sep 03:00 AEST Zhik launches new season range Zhik launches new season range Advancing its Made For Water ethos with athlete-driven products and strengthened partnerships Zhik unveils its new season line-up, advancing the brand's expansion into paddle and rowing while reinforcing its long-standing leadership in dinghy and yachting. by Zhik Posted 17 Sep 02:24 AEST 2025 Formula Wing Worlds Sardinia Preview 2025 Formula Wing Worlds Sardinia Preview First ever Formula Wing Worlds to take place in Sardinia The inaugural Formula Wing World Championships marks another important step in the progress of the fast-developing sport of wingfoil racing. by WingFoil Racing World Cup Posted 17 Sep 02:15 AEST The Famous Project CIC The Famous Project CIC A crew of seven female sailors to circumnavigate the globe Today, Mediterranean sailor Alexia Barrier presented the six female sailors selected to accompany her this fall in an attempt to break the crewed, round the world, unassisted, and non-stop sailing record, the infamous Jules Verne Trophy. by Agence TB Press Posted 17 Sep 01:40 AEST Dr. Peter Puskic on TOC's Pacific Data Expedition Dr. Peter Puskic on TOC's Pacific Data Expedition Dr. Peter Puskic discusses The Ocean Cleanup's Pacific Data Expedition This year, The Ocean Cleanup teamed up with some of the returning Transpac fleet to gather data on the Great Pacific Garbage Patch using innovative camera technology and AI that the organization developed. by David Schmidt Posted 17 Sep 01:00 AEST Clipper Race heads for Punta del Este Clipper Race heads for Punta del Este Teams face marathon 5,300 nautical mile race with first ocean crossing The ten teams racing in the Clipper 2025-26 Round the World Yacht Race have departed Puerto Sherry, Spain, bound for the second stop of the circumnavigation; Punta del Este, Uruguay. by Clipper Race Posted 16 Sep 23:54 AEST 2025 EurILCA Europa Cup HUN 2025 EurILCA Europa Cup HUN A record-breaking 177 competitors from 16 countries The 2025 EurILCA Europa Cup HUN in Balatonfüred featured a record-breaking 177 competitors from 16 countries, including Olympians and top sailors. by Agustín Argüelles – EurILCA Posted 16 Sep 15:46 AEST Pyewacket 70 race-ready for more wins Pyewacket 70 race-ready for more wins Pyewacket 70 - one of the world's top offshore and trans-oceanic race boats is ready for a new owner As the sun sets on Roy Disney's latest campaign with the V070 Pyewacket 70, the sailing world looks forward the next era of one of the world's most successful and storied offshore racers. by MCD Boutique Yacht Brokerage Posted 16 Sep 15:27 AEST OK Dinghy Worlds at Lake Garda Day 1 OK Dinghy Worlds at Lake Garda Day 1 Nick Craig starts title defence with two solid race wins The 2025 OK Dinghy World Championship began on Lake Garda on Monday with two races in sublime conditions that left everyone with smiles from ear to ear, albeit with sore legs and tired bodies. by Robert Deaves Posted 16 Sep 15:22 AEST 56th La Solitaire du Figaro Paprec Leg 2 start 56th La Solitaire du Figaro Paprec Leg 2 start After a 30-hour delay, the 34 sailors were finally able to head out to sea After a 30-hour delay, the 34 sailors competing in La Solitaire du Figaro Paprec 2025 were finally able to head out to sea and face the elements. At 7 p.m. this Monday, September 15, the starting gun was fired. by La Solitaire du Figaro Paprec Posted 16 Sep 05:28 AEST IRC Rating Rule unites Admirals Cup & Sardinia Cup IRC Rating Rule unites Admirals Cup & Sardinia Cup Yacht Club Costa Smeralda (YCCS) has announced the return of the Sardinia Cup The Royal Ocean Racing Club (RORC) has confirmed that the Admiral's Cup will return in 2027, building on the spectacular success of its 2025 comeback after a 22-year hiatus. by Louay Habib / RORC Posted 16 Sep 04:39 AEST Three new ORC Pacific Coast Champions crowned Three new ORC Pacific Coast Champions crowned 22 teams from the US and Australia raced diverse designs at the Rolex Big Boat Series With a three-hour-long Bay Tour race as the final test for competitors, the 61st edition of the Rolex Big Boat Series hosted by St. Francis Yacht Club came to a stunning close yesterday afternoon. by Offshore Racing Congress Posted 16 Sep 03:39 AEST Biotherm wins the Ocean Race Europe Biotherm wins the Ocean Race Europe For Paul, this was most satisfying of wins in a race that he planned for and targeted for many years Paul Meilhat and his crew on Biotherm are the runaway winners of the second edition of The Ocean Race Europe after adding their fourth leg win in five starts early this morning. by Ed Gorman / IMOCA Globe Series Posted 15 Sep 22:36 AEST Holcim-PRB claims 2nd place in Boka Bay Holcim-PRB claims 2nd place in Boka Bay After memorable comeback in The Ocean Race Europe Leg 5 The Holcim-PRB crew claimed an outstanding second place on the fifth and final leg of The Ocean Race Europe, navigating a course full of twists and turns. by Holcim-PRB Posted 15 Sep 18:59 AEST Biotherm win final leg into Montenegro Biotherm win final leg into Montenegro To seal dominant overall victory in The Ocean Race Europe 2025 Paul Meilhat's French-flagged IMOCA Biotherm has won the fifth and final stage of The Ocean Race Europe - the 1,600-nautical mile leg from Genova, Italy to Boka Bay in Montenegro - and in doing so has confirmed a spectacular overall win. by The Ocean Race Posted 15 Sep 15:43 AEST Team Malizia Third in Boka Bay Team Malizia Third in Boka Bay Clinching Podium Finish in Final Leg of The Ocean Race Europe 2025 After a tight battle for the podium on the fifth and final stage of The Ocean Race Europe 2025, Team Malizia crossed the finish line in Boka Bay, Montenegro, early this morning to claim third place and five points. by Team Malizia Posted 15 Sep 15:33 AEST Sydney International On-Water Boat Show Preview Sydney International On-Water Boat Show Preview Set to deliver a premium festival experience this November With just eight weeks to go, the Sydney International On-Water Boat Show is shaping up as a must-attend celebration of Australia's marine lifestyle. by Natalie Brown Posted 15 Sep 15:19 AEST Olympian Wins Match Race Nationals Olympian Wins Match Race Nationals Nia Jerwood victorious in the Australian Women's National Match Racing Championship Two-time Olympian Nia Jerwood entered the event with little match racing experience. She proved that she has three valuable assets however: She is fast, has extraordinary powers of determination and concentration and is a very quick learner. by Bernie Kaaks Posted 15 Sep 15:08 AEST Biggest ever OK Dinghy Worlds Opens in Italy Biggest ever OK Dinghy Worlds Opens in Italy More than 200 OK Dinghy sailors took to the water for the practice race at Lake Garda Never, in all of history, have so many OK Dinghies gathered in one place at the same time and gone sailing. On Sunday, at Lake Garda, for the first time ever, more than 200 OK Dinghy sailors took to the water for the practice race. by Robert Deaves Posted 15 Sep 14:46 AEST Recycled. Reborn. Ready for Adventure. Recycled. Reborn. Ready for Adventure. Henri-Lloyd transforming marine waste into purpose-built performance Crafted from NetPlus ripstop with midweight Repreve insulation that delivers incredible warm. Built for coastal weather, shifting winds, and the rhythm of the sea. Transforming marine waste into purpose-built performance. by Henri-Lloyd Posted 15 Sep 06:00 AEST La Solitaire du Figaro Paprec Leg 2 start tomorrow La Solitaire du Figaro Paprec Leg 2 start tomorrow After 486 miles of a modified course, the Spanish coast will come into sight On Monday, September 15 at 2.45pm, the 34 solo skippers will set course southwards towards the port of Vigo, Spain. A leg already shaping up to be demanding, with a depression forcing the race committee to postpone the start by 24 hours. by La Solitaire du Figaro Paprec Posted 15 Sep 03:57 AEST XR 41 Documentary: Chasing Gold at the ORC Worlds XR 41 Documentary: Chasing Gold at the ORC Worlds Watch this great video which goes inside the X-Yachts Racing Team Episode 3 of the XR 41 documentary series is now online. Titled "Chasing Gold at the ORC Worlds - Inside the X-Yachts Racing Team", this episode follows our racing team through an intense campaign at the 2025 ORC World Championship in Tallinn. by X-Yachts Posted 15 Sep 03:00 AEST Six Continents, One World Title Six Continents, One World Title 22 Teams Set for Offshore Double Handed Worlds The Royal Ocean Racing Club (RORC), in collaboration with Cap-Regatta and supported by LGL and Jeanneau, is proud to host the 2025 Offshore Double Handed World Championships from 22nd September to 1st October from Cowes, Isle of Wight. by Royal Ocean Racing Club Posted 15 Sep 02:44 AEST Monaco Classic Week 2025 Monaco Classic Week 2025 A spectacular display of sail and motor on the French Riviera Monaco Classic Week put on a spectacular display of sail and motor on the French Riviera this week. A celebration of traditional sailing yachts, vintage motor yachts, vintage motorboats and 12' dinghies were hosted in the glittering marina. by Ingrid Abery Posted 15 Sep 02:00 AEST Globe40 2025 underway Globe40 2025 underway From Andalusian perfumes to African scents The GLOBE40 competitors regretfully left Cadiz, which gave the race an unforgettable welcome; but enthusiasm also prevails among the crews before tackling this first official leg of the race towards the city of Mindelo on the island of Sao Vicente. by Sirius Events Posted 15 Sep 01:52 AEST Register for 37th Antigua Classic Yacht Regatta Register for 37th Antigua Classic Yacht Regatta A celebration of sailing heritage and camaraderie Registration is officially open for the 37th Antigua Classic Yacht Regatta, set for April 15-20, 2026 in the UNESCO World Heritage Site of Nelson's Dockyard, Antigua. by Antigua Classic Yacht Regatta Posted 15 Sep 01:31 AEST IKA 2025 Masters Worlds at Bilge Ozturk Kite Club IKA 2025 Masters Worlds at Bilge Ozturk Kite Club Jonson rides the Black Sea waves to victory Danish kiteboarder James Jonson was crowned Champion at the IKA 2025 Masters World Championship, held at the Bilge Ozturk Kite Club on the shores of the Black Sea, as wild waves brought an early end to the final day of competition. by International Kiteboarding Association Posted 15 Sep 01:06 AEST J/24 Worlds 2025 in Plymouth, UK overall J/24 Worlds 2025 in Plymouth, UK overall Cillian Dickson and crew on 'Headcase' take the title 18-20 knots of breeze and a 3-4m swell greeted the fleet for the final day of racing and the competitors looked excited with the possibility that they may get to use their genoas for once! by James Mills Posted 15 Sep 00:37 AEST