A Q&A with Steven Mikes on the 2025 J/80 NAs A Q&A with Steven Mikes on the 2025 J/80 NAs Steven Mikes on the 2025 J/80 North American Championship The J/80 class has long delivered great racing. Take, for example, the 2025 J/80 North American Championship (October 7-12), which is being hosted at the Southern Yacht Club, and which will be contested on the waters of Lake Pontchartrain. by David Schmidt Posted 2 Oct 08:00 PDT SailGP descends upon Cádiz SailGP descends upon Cádiz For penultimate event of the 2025 Season The DP World Spain Sail Grand Prix kicks off tomorrow (October 4), with an action-packed weekend of racing expected in typically unpredictable conditions. by SailGP Posted 3 Oct 13:21 PDT 2025 Formula Kite Worlds Quartu Sant'Elena day 4 2025 Formula Kite Worlds Quartu Sant'Elena day 4 Young & Lengwiler rise, Maeder falls Day four of the Formula Kite World Championships in Quartu Sant'Elena, Sardinia, saw a battle between the delicate sea breeze and the boisterous Mistral blowing from higher in the sky. by International Kiteboarding Association Posted 3 Oct 11:28 PDT SailGP: Media Conference - Cadiz, Spain SailGP: Media Conference - Cadiz, Spain The Media Conference for the penultimate event in Season 5 of SailGP took place on Friday in Cadiz. The Media Conference for the penultimate event in Season 5 of SailGP took place on Friday in Cadiz, Spain. by Richard Gladwell/Sail-World.com/nz Posted 3 Oct 07:13 PDT Les Voiles de Saint-Tropez Stephen Cloutier Photos Les Voiles de Saint-Tropez Stephen Cloutier Photos Can there be too much of a good thing? Not when it comes to classic yachts! Can there be too much of a good thing? When it comes to photographs from Les Voiles de Saint-Tropez then the answer is an emphatic no! Sit back and enjoy these stunning shots of the classic yachts by top yachting photographer Stephen Cloutier. by Stephen Cloutier Posted 3 Oct 01:27 PDT 2025 Hobie 16 Open North Americans Day 4 2025 Hobie 16 Open North Americans Day 4 Strong winds and a lively sea state as the final series begins After three days of shifty winds the pattern changed, day 4 and the first day of the final series, started out with strong winds and lively sea state but the wind was fading throughout the day. by Rich McVeigh Posted 2 Oct 19:47 PDT Bulwarks and Bulldust – Show 2 Season 3 Bulwarks and Bulldust – Show 2 Season 3 Alice Parker the Navigator on URM Group talks Fastnet, Hammo, Malta, Hobart and a loads more... On the back of busy schedule, the über-effervescent Alice Parker talks about all the happy times, the not so glorious moments, pathways into sailing, changing careers, sometimes being the only female on board, Ugg Boots, and cups of tea. by Bulwarks and Bulldust Posted 2 Oct 17:28 PDT 2025 Formula Kite Worlds Quartu Sant'Elena day 3 2025 Formula Kite Worlds Quartu Sant'Elena day 3 Pulido wins high-speed game of chess Sudden gusts from the offshore Mistral saw some riders struggling in the unpredictable conditions on day three of the Formula Kite World Championships in Quartu Sant'Elena, Sardinia. by International Kiteboarding Association Posted 2 Oct 14:28 PDT Les Voiles de Saint-Tropez Day 4 Les Voiles de Saint-Tropez Day 4 Challenges and regulars take centre stage Schoolchildren and centenarians, challenges and music, a restaurant on one of the most stunning beaches in the world where God created Les Voiles and where that special race is re-enacted... by Maguelonne Turcat Posted 2 Oct 14:14 PDT Capricorno v V duel at Les Voiles de Saint-Tropez Capricorno v V duel at Les Voiles de Saint-Tropez Coastal races for the 44-strong maxi fleet Conditions looked promising this morning with around 12 knots of wind as the 44-strong maxi fleet exited the Golfe de Saint-Tropez bound for the start of their coastal races off the Cote d'Azur hotspot of Pampelonne Beach. by International Maxi Association Posted 2 Oct 13:01 PDT Globe40 2025/26 Stage 2 Start Globe40 2025/26 Stage 2 Start To each their own "diagonale des fous" On the way to Reunion Island, after leaving Cape Verde at 2:00 p.m. in magnificent conditions, it is difficult for the GLOBE40 competitors not to compare this stage with the famous trail race on the island in the Indian Ocean. by Sirius Events Posted 2 Oct 11:43 PDT Voiles de Saint-Tropez Day 3 Ingrid Abery Gallery Voiles de Saint-Tropez Day 3 Ingrid Abery Gallery The impossibly beautiful classic yacht fleet continue to dazzle The impossibly beautiful classic yacht fleet sailing from Société Nautique de Saint-Tropez continue to dazzle, and Ingrid Abery was again out on the water to catch the best of the action. by Ingrid Abery Posted 2 Oct 02:02 PDT Manly 16s Club Championship Heats 1 & 2 Manly 16s Club Championship Heats 1 & 2 Women on the Move On and off the water, September 27, 2025, is not a date Georgia Clancy will easily forget. by Adam Lucius Posted 2 Oct 01:50 PDT Les Voiles de Saint-Tropez Day 3 Les Voiles de Saint-Tropez Day 3 An on-the-water celebration at Les Voiles The sunshine and the wind were in perfect harmony on Wednesday afternoon in the Gulf of St Tropez. At 2 pm all the Modern and Tradition fleets got some racing under their belts, revelling in their respective coastal courses. by Maguelonne Turcat Posted 2 Oct 00:44 PDT 2025 Hobie 16 Open North Americans Day 3 2025 Hobie 16 Open North Americans Day 3 A promising start comes to nothing in Pensacola Day 3 looked promising at the start with NE winds of 15 knots, but it wasn't to be. Shortly after the 11:00 AM scheduled start time the wind promptly shut off and dropped to 5-8 for the remainder of the day. by Rich McVeigh Posted 1 Oct 17:15 PDT 2025 Cape 31 Europeans in Palma Preview 2025 Cape 31 Europeans in Palma Preview A record fleet of 25 yachts are set to contest the title The countdown is on for the 2025 Cape 31 Europeans, taking place 16-19 October at the prestigious Real Club Náutico de Palma (RCNP). With a record 25 boats entered from 13 nations, this will be the largest and most competitive Europeans in class history. by Tor Tomlinson Cheney Posted 1 Oct 11:05 PDT 2025 Formula Kite Worlds Quartu Sant'Elena day 2 2025 Formula Kite Worlds Quartu Sant'Elena day 2 “Happy accident” boosts Whitehead to two race wins Breiana Whitehead was the star performer in the women's fleet on day two of the Formula Kite World Championships in Quartu Sant'Elena. The Australian was the only rider to score 2 wins from four races, moving Whitehead up to third in the overall rankings. by International Kiteboarding Association Posted 1 Oct 10:50 PDT Malcesine hosts the 2025 2.4mr World Championship Malcesine hosts the 2025 2.4mr World Championship The event that celebrates sailing as a sport without barriers From October 7 to 12, 2025, Fraglia Vela Malcesine will host the Inclusive World Championship 2.4mr 2025, the World Championship that celebrates sailing as a sport without barriers. by Fraglia Vela Malcesine Posted 1 Oct 09:34 PDT Zhik launches Daybreaker jacket and salopettes Zhik launches Daybreaker jacket and salopettes Lightweight sustainable warmth and clean layering for offshore and coastal crews in cold conditions Lightweight sustainable warmth and clean layering for offshore and coastal crews in cold conditions. by Zhik Posted 1 Oct 08:30 PDT America's Cup: Luna Rossa sail two AC40s America's Cup: Luna Rossa sail two AC40s Luna Rossa Youth and Womens team sail two AC40s marking the anniversary of their 2024 wins The Italian Challenger Luna Rossa has opened its account in the 2027 America's Cup, sailing two AC40s from the team's permanent base in Cagliari, Sardinia. The occasion was a celebration of their wins in the Youth and Womens America's Cups by Richard Gladwell/Sail-World.com Posted 1 Oct 07:29 PDT RS21 Worlds 2025 at Porto Rotondo, Sardinia overal RS21 Worlds 2025 at Porto Rotondo, Sardinia overal Fierce Racing, Fine Margins and a World-Class Show A sea of colour and competition lined the docks at Porto Rotondo Yacht Club, 24th - 27th September, as 49 RS21 keelboats assembled for the 2025 RS21 World Championship. by RS Sailing Posted 1 Oct 07:25 PDT McIntyre Mini Globe Race Leg 3 Update McIntyre Mini Globe Race Leg 3 Update Indian Ocean roulette If the Pacific was a test of endurance, the Indian Ocean is a masterclass in controlled chaos. The McIntyre MGR fleet is 7000miles from Fiji and deep in the throes of Leg 3's 10,000 mile marathon to Cape Town. by McIntyre Mini Globe Race Posted 1 Oct 06:58 PDT Voiles de Saint-Tropez Day 2 Ingrid Abery Gallery Voiles de Saint-Tropez Day 2 Ingrid Abery Gallery Classic yachts, classic photos! Classic yachts, classic photos! Ingrid Abery was out on the water again at Les Voiles de Saint-Tropez, this time catching the best of the classics on their race course, as they enjoyed the stunning conditions in the south of France. by Ingrid Abery Posted 1 Oct 02:21 PDT 2025 Hobie 16 Open North Americans Day 2 2025 Hobie 16 Open North Americans Day 2 Conditions in Pensacola continue to challenge sailors Day 2 of the Hobie 16 North American championships continued to challenge sailors. The winds on day two were stronger but very shifty. North winds (offshore), created 45 degree shifts with wind speed varying from 5 to 15 knots. by Rich McVeigh Posted 30 Sep 22:35 PDT Australia's 1980 Olympic Sailing Team Reunites Australia's 1980 Olympic Sailing Team Reunites A gathering marked by reflection, reconciliation, and long-overdue recognition It took 45 years, but the athletes who formed Australia's 1980 Olympic sailing team have finally reunited, a gathering marked by reflection, reconciliation, and long-overdue recognition. by Lisa Darmanin / Australian Sailing Team Posted 30 Sep 21:53 PDT Maxi yacht déjà-vu at Les Voiles de Saint-Tropez Maxi yacht déjà-vu at Les Voiles de Saint-Tropez The race team on the maxi course again achieved the impossible For day two, the 80-100 footers in Maxi 1 and the former Maxi 72s in the Maxi Grand Prix again raced windward-leewards on the Baie de Pampelonne while the smaller/slower boats in Maxi 3-5 were once more sent off on a coastal course. by International Maxi Association Posted 30 Sep 16:48 PDT Les Voiles de Saint-Tropez Day 2 Les Voiles de Saint-Tropez Day 2 One hundred years of naval architecture At the stroke of 10 this morning in bright sunshine, the kilted crewman on Elena of London breathed life into his bagpipes to signal the Tradition yachts' departure from the port of St Tropez. by Maguelonne Turcat Posted 30 Sep 12:47 PDT 2025 Formula Kite Worlds Quartu Sant'Elena day 1 2025 Formula Kite Worlds Quartu Sant'Elena day 1 Kampman & Maeder lead after four races Jessie Kampman leads the women and Max Maeder leads the men after a four-race opening day of the Formula Kite World Championships in Sardinia. by International Kiteboarding Association Posted 30 Sep 11:01 PDT World Sailing's Sustainability Sessions Season 3 World Sailing's Sustainability Sessions Season 3 A new series of 12 webinars focused on sustainability in sailing World Sailing's Sustainability Sessions will return for season three with a new series of 12 webinars focused on sustainability in sailing. by World Sailing Posted 30 Sep 07:54 PDT Caring for your technical clothing Caring for your technical clothing Top tips from Henri-Lloyd Henri-Lloyd is leading the way in the sailing apparel space with fabric innovations that are designed and manufactured using environmentally-friendly C0 Durable Water Repellent (DWR) technology. by Henri-Lloyd Posted 30 Sep 04:00 PDT 2026 Fireball Worlds Expression of Interest 2026 Fireball Worlds Expression of Interest Sign-up and get into the draw for some great prizes Preparations continue for the 2026 Fireball Worlds hosted by Royal Torbay Yacht Club at the end of July. As part of the entry process, an Expression of Interest has been launched. by UK Fireball Association Posted 30 Sep 03:10 PDT Voiles de Saint-Tropez Day 1 Ingrid Abery Gallery Voiles de Saint-Tropez Day 1 Ingrid Abery Gallery She knew just where to be to catch the autumn light on the stunning yachts The one and only Ingrid Abery is in Saint-Tropez for Les Voiles, and knew just where to be to catch the autumn light at its best on day one of the regatta. Enjoy some of her great shots here! by Ingrid Abery Posted 30 Sep 03:00 PDT 2025 Hobie 16 Open North Americans Day 1 2025 Hobie 16 Open North Americans Day 1 69 teams from six countries are competing in the largest championship in ten years 69 teams from six countries are competing in the largest Hobie 16 North American championships in ten years. by Rich McVeigh Posted 29 Sep 17:04 PDT Maxi racing underway at Les Voiles de Saint-Tropez Maxi racing underway at Les Voiles de Saint-Tropez Racing held for all five maxi sub-classes despite the light wind forecast Despite an ultra-light forecast, on the Baie de Pampelonne the Société Nautique de Saint-Tropez's race committee for the maxi fleets managed to pull a certain animal out of the hat and successfully held racing for all five maxi sub-classes. by International Maxi Association Posted 29 Sep 16:21 PDT Les Voiles de Saint-Tropez Day 1 Les Voiles de Saint-Tropez Day 1 A dazzling start in light airs and glorious sunshine Light airs and glorious sunshine dominated play on this first day of competition in the 27th edition of Les Voiles de Saint-Tropez. by Maguelonne Turcat Posted 29 Sep 11:59 PDT Breaking Point in Germany Breaking Point in Germany New Racing on the Edge episode captures SailGP's most extreme test yet The latest episode of Racing on the Edge, SailGP's acclaimed behind-the-scenes docuseries, launches today with "Breaking Point: The Sassnitz Miracle". by SailGP Posted 29 Sep 10:33 PDT 2025 Philadelphia Cup Regatta 2025 Philadelphia Cup Regatta Defiant & Jawn Win Classes Wind is everything in sailboat racing. So, it was knowing how to manage Mother Nature's whisper of breath on Saturday at the 2025 Philadelphia Cup Regatta which proved the secret to success for the event's class winners. by Carol Bareuther Posted 29 Sep 10:14 PDT J/70 Worlds 2025 Essentials Webinar J/70 Worlds 2025 Essentials Webinar Unlocking the Río de la Plata The waters off Buenos Aires are unlike anywhere else on the J/70 circuit — a river with tides, unique wave patterns, strong gusts and chocolate-brown water create challenges and opportunities for every team. by Walter Saettone Posted 29 Sep 08:16 PDT Switch UK Championship at the WPNSA overall Switch UK Championship at the WPNSA overall Four races held in Portland Harbour to determine the inaugural champion! At the top of the fleet Fin Dickinson and Sam Whaley went into the day on equal points, thanks to the unique 'daily ranking' scoring system, so it was all on the line. by Mark Jardine Posted 29 Sep 07:41 PDT Antoine Mermod The Ocean Race Europe success Antoine Mermod The Ocean Race Europe success IMOCA President looks back at the superb second edition The second edition of The Ocean Race Europe is now behind us - an event that produced compelling racing over seven hectic weeks on a course that circled Europe, from Kiel to Boka Bay in Montenegro, and with one clear winner at the end in Biotherm. by Ed Gorman / IMOCA Globe Series Posted 29 Sep 07:02 PDT