Christmas Cracker pursuit at Paignton Christmas Cracker pursuit at Paignton A part of the Sailing Southwest Winter Series On Sunday, Paignton Sailing Club hosted the highly anticipated annual Christmas Cracker Pursuit Race, drawing a remarkable fleet of 44 boats to the starting line. The event is a highlight of the winter sailing calendar. by Vanessa Ripley Posted 1 Dec 10:24 GMT IRC contenders ready for RORC Transatlantic Race IRC contenders ready for RORC Transatlantic Race 19 boats are entered for the 3,000 mile race from Marina Lanzarote to Antigua, West Indies With less than 50 days to go before the start of the 2026 RORC Transatlantic Race, 19 boats are entered for the 3,000 mile race from Marina Lanzarote to Antigua, West Indies, with more boats expected to join them. by Louay Habib / RORC Posted 1 Dec 09:35 GMT Keep it in the family. Keep it Tasmanian. Keep it in the family. Keep it Tasmanian. Seeing as we have been somewhat zeroed in on Tassie over the last little while, let's keep going Now the Australian with the fastest time for a solo, non-stop, and unassisted circumnavigation of this here planet is Ken Gourlay, OAM. by John Curnow, Sail-World.com AUS Editor Posted 30 Nov 21:00 GMT Sail Melbourne delivers world-class racing Sail Melbourne delivers world-class racing A classic Port Phillip challenge for Australia's best Sail Melbourne once again demonstrated why Port Phillip is known for world-class racing, serving up a full mix of conditions across four demanding days. by Lisa Darmanin / Australian Sailing Team Posted 30 Nov 20:53 GMT The Two Million Dollar Move The Two Million Dollar Move SailGP Grand Final Video Analysis We take a look at how the starts were won in the light winds on Day 1, and then see who won the start in the three-boat Grand Final itself, and then what the winning move was that sealed the 2025 Season title. by Mark Jardine Posted 30 Nov 20:31 GMT Celebrating 30 years of Blaze sailing Celebrating 30 years of Blaze sailing 2026 look-ahead and 2025 event summary 2025 has been a fun, full year with a spread of events from Cornwall's Porthpean SC to the Scottish Champs in Helensburgh. We have growing fleets at many clubs and continue to attract top talent from other classes. by Andy Wilson Posted 30 Nov 17:35 GMT Medway RC Laser Club Winter Series Day 1 Medway RC Laser Club Winter Series Day 1 Blue sky racing A very shifty breeze from the WSW and showing 15 knots but with gusts to just over 20 knots the consensus was the C rig. by Jamie Blair Posted 30 Nov 17:23 GMT 8th Portugal Grand Prix at Vilamoura overall 8th Portugal Grand Prix at Vilamoura overall Challenging conditions and intense competition on the final day The 8th Portugal Grand Prix concluded today in Vilamoura, bringing together some of the most talented sailors from across world for a thrilling series of races. by Prow Media Posted 30 Nov 17:22 GMT Meet A+T's newest display: the full colour QBD7 Meet A+T's newest display: the full colour QBD7 In response to strong market demand for a smaller version of the hugely popular 12" BFD In response to strong market demand for a smaller, more versatile version of the hugely popular 12" BFD, A+T Instruments were proud to show off their new QBD7 at METS. by A+T Instruments Posted 30 Nov 16:00 GMT 2026 Finn Open Europeans Notice of Race published 2026 Finn Open Europeans Notice of Race published the second time in six years that the event will be held in Gdynia, Poland It will be the second time in six years that the Finn class has designated its European Championship to Gdynia. by Robert Deaves Posted 30 Nov 15:40 GMT Mirror World Championship 2027 preview Mirror World Championship 2027 preview Get it in your diary - Poole YC is hosting We are delighted to announce the next Mirror World Championships will be hosted by Poole Yacht Club from 24th - 30th July 2027. by Matthew Burge Posted 30 Nov 15:15 GMT Emirates GBR crowned SailGP 2025 Season Champions Emirates GBR crowned SailGP 2025 Season Champions After beating Australia and New Zealand in the Grand Final The Emirates Great Britain SailGP Team has won the 2025 Season Championship after beating Australia and New Zealand in a thrilling $2m Grand Final race in Abu Dhabi. by Emirates GBR SailGP Team Posted 30 Nov 15:01 GMT Emirates GBR Crowned Season Rolex SailGP Champions Emirates GBR Crowned Season Rolex SailGP Champions The victory caps off a remarkable year for Dylan Fletcher and crew Emirates Great Britain has won it all on the Arabian Gulf, defeating the BONDS Flying Roos and New Zealand's Black Foils to become the third-ever winner of the Rolex SailGP Championship. by SailGP Posted 30 Nov 14:22 GMT NorthStar Wrap up 2026 Rolex SailGP Championship NorthStar Wrap up 2026 Rolex SailGP Championship Ending the event just one point shy of the podium The 2025 Rolex SailGP Championship concluded this weekend in the United Arab Emirates with the Mubadala Abu Dhabi Sail Grand Prix Season Grand Final. by NorthStar SailGP Team Posted 30 Nov 13:02 GMT Larry Cargill joins the International 29er Class Larry Cargill joins the International 29er Class An elite Sailing Coach & Program Manager with over 20 years of high-performance experience The 29er International Class Association is proud to announce the appointment of Larry Cargill as the new Coaching & Development Manager. by 29er Class Posted 30 Nov 12:56 GMT SailGP: Brits win Grand Final - Abu Dhabi - Day 2 SailGP: Brits win Grand Final - Abu Dhabi - Day 2 Emirates Great Britain have won the Grand Final of SailGP in Abu Dhabi, after a bold move on Leg 4 Emirates Great Britain have won the Grand Final of SailGP in Abu Dhabi, after a bold move on the second downwind leg, allowing them to move through the Black Foils (NZL) on the opposite side of the course. by Richard Gladwell, Sail-World NZ Posted 30 Nov 12:22 GMT X-Yachts In-House Boat Show 2025 X-Yachts In-House Boat Show 2025 The best edition and highest attendance yet! The X-Yachts In-House Boat Show took place on 8th & 9th November in Haderslev, and we are thrilled to share that this year's event became our best-attended show to date. by X-Yachts Posted 30 Nov 12:00 GMT Video: Emirates GBR secure SailGP Grand Final win Video: Emirates GBR secure SailGP Grand Final win Footage of the winning move in Abu Dhabi Footage of the winning move in Abu Dhabi at Emirates Team GBR secure the $2million prize for winning the SailGP Grand Final ahead of the BONDS Flying Roos and New Zealand Black Foils. by SailGP Posted 30 Nov 11:34 GMT 10,000 Oysters Scrubbed by Volunteers 10,000 Oysters Scrubbed by Volunteers Vital for improving water quality and stabilising sediment in the Solent Volunteers have scrubbed 10,000 native European flat oysters as part of the Final Straw Foundation's oyster restoration project. The oysters, sourced from Pembrokeshire, Wales, are being prepared for installation at sites across the Solent. by Bianca Carr Posted 30 Nov 10:50 GMT WorldSailing plots new course for Offshore Sailing WorldSailing plots new course for Offshore Sailing With the release of 'Navigating Offshore' strategy World Sailing is proud to announce the launch of its new comprehensive plan for offshore sailing: Navigating Offshore. by World Sailing Posted 30 Nov 10:37 GMT Half Term Junior Race Training at Dell Quay Half Term Junior Race Training at Dell Quay Seven keen racers signed on to race RS Fevas, alongside two more in a 420 Dell Quay Sailing Club Coaches ran a new Autumn half term two-day race training course for Juniors holding RYA level 3-4. The forecast was NW F3-4 gusting F5-6 on the Monday, and SW similar strength on the Tuesday. by Roger Francis Posted 30 Nov 09:43 GMT 18ft Skiff Club Championship Race 6 18ft Skiff Club Championship Race 6 The expected wind and reality on Sydney Harbour vastly differ After a number of very light wind or extremely strong wind race days so far in the Australian 18 Footers League's 2025-26 season on Sydney Harbour, today's race was finally expected to produce a more traditional 15-knot North East wind. by Frank Quealey Posted 30 Nov 08:23 GMT SailGP: SailGP: Snakes and Ladders on Day 1 SailGP: SailGP: Snakes and Ladders on Day 1 Rockwool Denmark top performer as the Season Leaders become the Cellar Dwellers after Day 1. Rockwool Denmark was the top performer in a testing Day 1 in SailGP Abu Dhabi. The 12 teams battled against each other, the light winds and the torrent of penalties applied for early starts, and infringing the new foil-propulsion rules. by Richard Gladwell, Sail-World NZ Posted 30 Nov 01:56 GMT 8th Portugal Grand Prix at Vilamoura Day 3 8th Portugal Grand Prix at Vilamoura Day 3 The championship that continues to grow since its 2018 debut Since its first edition in 2018, launched exclusively with the 49er, 49erFX and Nacra fleets, this championship has continued to evolve and expand. Over the years, it welcomed the ILCA classes, strengthening its reputation. by Prow Media Posted 29 Nov 19:54 GMT iQFOiL Senior Europeans at Sferracavallo overall iQFOiL Senior Europeans at Sferracavallo overall Daniela Peleg (ISR) and Luuc van Opzeeland (NED) crowned champions in Sicily The final day of the iQFOiL European Championship in Sicily brought a perfect mix of tension and triumph as the Medal Series unfolded under a cloudy sky that soon gave way to steady wind and spectacular racing. by iQFOiL Class Posted 29 Nov 19:48 GMT Join Ancasta at boot Düsseldorf this January Join Ancasta at boot Düsseldorf this January The world's largest indoor marine event In just eight weeks, the doors will open to the world's largest indoor marine event, boot Düsseldorf, running from 17th–25th January. We're excited to invite you to experience an exceptional line-up of yachts from some of the worlds leading brands. by Ancasta International Posted 29 Nov 16:00 GMT "It's all about getting into that Grand Final" "It's all about getting into that Grand Final" Emirates GBR Driver Dylan Fletcher after Race Day 1 in Abu Dhabi Emirates GBR Driver Dylan Fletcher said the opening day of the Abu Dhabi Sail Grand Prix was not the team's "finest performance", but added the crew was "still focused on the main job of getting into that Grand Final". by Emirates GBR SailGP Team Posted 29 Nov 15:58 GMT EMCT announced as Cowes Week 2026 Official Charity EMCT announced as Cowes Week 2026 Official Charity The Ellen MacArthur Cancer Trust will be showcased in the Parade Regatta Village Cowes Week Limited is delighted to welcome the Ellen MacArthur Cancer Trust as the Official Charity for the landmark 2026 bicentenary regatta. by Cowes Week Posted 29 Nov 15:49 GMT The Famous Project CIC start Jules Verne Trophy The Famous Project CIC start Jules Verne Trophy All-female attempt to break the round-the-world record It was 13.40 UTC on Saturday when the eight women of The Famous Project CIC, aboard the maxi trimaran IDEC SPORT, crossed the starting line of the Jules Verne Trophy, the extreme round-the-world race for crewed multihulls, without stops or assistance. by Agence TB Press Posted 29 Nov 15:17 GMT Melges 24 Class welcomes new Chair Melges 24 Class welcomes new Chair Significant leadership changes announced The International Melges 24 Class Association (IM24CA) has announced significant leadership changes and key championship decisions following its World Council Annual General Meeting held on Saturday, November 22. by International Melges 24 Class Association Posted 29 Nov 14:57 GMT Mubadala Abu Dhabi Sail Grand Prix Day 1 Mubadala Abu Dhabi Sail Grand Prix Day 1 ROCKWOOL Racing leads as Championship Title Contenders stumble ROCKWOOL Racing, Mubadala Brazil and Red Bull Italy top the event leaderboard after the first four fleet races of the Mubadala Abu Dhabi Sail Grand Prix 2025 Season Grand Final, presented by Abu Dhabi Sports Council. by SailGP Posted 29 Nov 14:38 GMT The RYA 150 Podcast episode 10 The RYA 150 Podcast episode 10 Charting a legacy inside the RYA's history Discover the remarkable journey of the Royal Yachting Association and its 150 years of guiding British boating through innovation, transformation and cultural change. by RYA Posted 29 Nov 13:23 GMT DF95 Autumn Series at Barton's Point week 8 DF95 Autumn Series at Barton's Point week 8 A mix of A and B rigs started the day A mix of A and B rigs started the day at Barton's Point but all soon settled for B's in the shift free South Westerly and choppy conditions. by Peter Jackson Posted 29 Nov 12:06 GMT Lorenzo wins Red Bull King of the Air Family Final Lorenzo wins Red Bull King of the Air Family Final A fairytale finish at Kite Beach, Bloubergstrand The 2025 Red Bull King of the Air delivered a fairytale finish as Italian brothers Lorenzo and Leonardo Casati made history by facing off in an unforgettable final showdown that saw the older sibling claim his second King of the Air title. by Simone van Slingerland Posted 29 Nov 10:32 GMT World Sailing commits to Para Inclusive Sailing World Sailing commits to Para Inclusive Sailing By approving the formation of a dedicated Classification Sub-Committee World Sailing has taken a pivotal step to strengthening the governance and integrity of Para Inclusive Sailing by approving the formation of a dedicated Classification Sub-Committee. by World Sailing Posted 29 Nov 08:01 GMT Australia crew conquer marginal winds in practice Australia crew conquer marginal winds in practice The BONDS Flying Roos were forced to squeeze every learning out of the conditions The BONDS Flying Roos were thrust into the deep end today as Abu Dhabi delivered a near glass-off during the final practice session ahead of the Mubadala Abu Dhabi Sail Grand Prix 2025 Season Grand Final. by BONDS Flying Roos Posted 29 Nov 01:35 GMT SailGP: Peter Burling cleared to race SailGP: Peter Burling cleared to race Black Foils skipper Peter Burling has been cleared to race this weekend in Abu Dhabi. The Black Foils team have advised that their injured skipper and helmsman, Peter Burling, has been cleared to race in the Grand Final this weekend in Abu Dhabi. He sailed in Friday with a protective covering on his finger (see images below). by Richard Gladwell, Sail-World NZ Posted 29 Nov 01:30 GMT Save On Dinghy Gear Proven By World Champions Save On Dinghy Gear Proven By World Champions More Black Friday Savings at Zhik Prices are unlocked on Zhik Dinghy Boots, PFD's, Wetsuits and more... by Zhik Posted 28 Nov 20:00 GMT 8th Portugal Grand Prix at Vilamoura Day 2 8th Portugal Grand Prix at Vilamoura Day 2 Mixed conditions allow the 49er fleet to complete 3 races, while the ILCA fleets complete only one Day 2 delivered mixed conditions in Vilamoura, allowing the 49er fleet to complete three races, while the ILCA 7 and ILCA 6 fleets each managed one. The 49erFX fleet could not complete any races. by Prow Media Posted 28 Nov 18:39 GMT iQFOiL Senior Europeans at Sferracavallo Day 5 iQFOiL Senior Europeans at Sferracavallo Day 5 Top 10 confirmed for tomorrow's Medal Series showdown The penultimate day of the 2025 iQFOiL European Championship in Sferracavallo brought frustration and waiting as light and unstable wind conditions made racing impossible. by iQFOiL Class Posted 28 Nov 16:54 GMT