Bulwarks and Bulldust – Show 4 Season 3 Bulwarks and Bulldust – Show 4 Season 3 Matt Allen AM on Brisbane 2032, World Sailing, and of course, the 80th Sydney to Hobart Episode Four - In the Captain's Chair this week is Matt Allen AM by Bulwarks and Bulldust Posted 17 Oct 21:57 BST IFCA Fin & Foil Slalom Europeans day 3 IFCA Fin & Foil Slalom Europeans day 3 Sunshine and steady breeze - Foil racing back in action The IFCA European Championships Slalom Fin & Foilcontinue in the best possible way in Torbole, hosted by the Circolo Surf Torbole in collaboration with IFCA and under the authority of the Italian Sailing Federation (FIV). by Elena Giolai Posted 17 Oct 20:50 BST DF95 Autumn Series at Barton's Point week 3 DF95 Autumn Series at Barton's Point week 3 A ding dong battle 16 races were run by RO Ralph Wilkinson in a gentle but shifty 6 to max 14 knots. by Peter Jackson Posted 17 Oct 18:10 BST 2025 Freestyle Pro Tour Naxos day 1 2025 Freestyle Pro Tour Naxos day 1 Tow-in funnel fiesta kicks off the action Straight from the banks of Lake Geneva to the sunny shores of Naxos, the Freestyle action doesn't stop! by Freestyle Pro Tour Posted 17 Oct 17:58 BST Solo class Western Championship at Salcombe Solo class Western Championship at Salcombe Western Series concludes with surprisingly mild temperatures for this late in the year Salcombe Yacht Club hosted the final western event of the season and the 31 competitors enjoyed surprisingly mild temperatures for this late in the year. A light easterly on Saturday gave way to a moderate breeze on Sunday. by Will Loy Posted 17 Oct 16:05 BST Allspars Final Fling 2025 Allspars Final Fling 2025 81 boats, hosted by Royal Western YC for the 8th year running For the eighth-year running, The Royal Western Yacht Club hosted the annual Final Fling Dinghy Regatta, sponsored by Allspars. by Sam Hannaford Posted 17 Oct 14:00 BST 2025 Rolex Middle Sea Race - The Maltese spirit 2025 Rolex Middle Sea Race - The Maltese spirit There are 13 Maltese teams. The Rolex Middle Sea Race lies at the heart of Malta's maritime heritage—a 606-nautical-mile challenge that continues to capture the imagination of sailors from around the world. by Rolex Middle Sea Race Media Posted 17 Oct 12:48 BST 2025 World Sailing Awards finalists revealed 2025 World Sailing Awards finalists revealed Voting opens today, including Rolex World Sailor of the Year World Sailing is very proud to announce the finalists for this year's male and female Rolex World Sailor of the Year, male and female Kuehne+Nagel Young World Sailor of the Year, 11th Hour Racing Impact Award, and Team of the Year. by World Sailing Posted 17 Oct 11:27 BST 2025 Aloha Classic Grand Final day 3 2025 Aloha Classic Grand Final day 3 The biggest masters field in windsurfing history and junior champions crowned Day 3 of the Aloha Classic Grand Final delivered a spectacular showcase of windsurfing talent across generations, from the rising stars of the Junior and Pro Junior divisions to the legendary Masters. by International Windsurfing Tour Posted 17 Oct 10:39 BST What action have you missed? What action have you missed? RS Feva Europeans, RS Aero chairman, RS600 Nationals and more RS Feva Europeans, RS Aero chairman, Junior Team Championships, RS600 Nationals, the new RS Aira, and the Women's RS Aero Championships - check it all out. by RS Sailing Posted 17 Oct 10:30 BST Athene Cup at the Norfolk Punt Club Athene Cup at the Norfolk Punt Club 15 starters, the oldest helm was 83 and the youngest 12 The Athene Cup is a river race for Norfolk Punts on the Norfolk Broads and for many years it marks the end of the Norfolk Punt Club's racing for the year. There were 15 starters, the oldest helm was 83 and the youngest 12. by Neville Khambatta Posted 17 Oct 08:50 BST The Crazy Week of the Globe40 The Crazy Week of the Globe40 After two weeks at sea since the start from Cape Verde This has been a week we won't soon forget in the story of this second edition of the GLOBE40. After two weeks at sea since the start from Cape Verde in this high-coefficient (3) leg 2, the competitors continued their descent of the South Atlantic. by Sirius Events Posted 17 Oct 08:12 BST America's Cup: Big day for 38th Cup America's Cup: Big day for 38th Cup ETNZ announce new team members; Dalton and Ainslie expand on the ACP; Kiwis have their first sail. Friday October 17, was a big day for the America's Cup - when the Defender went sailing for the first time in the new Cup cycle; the Kiwis announced four new team members; Grant Dalton and Ben Ainslie explained more on the new America's Cup Partnership. by Richard Gladwell, Sail-World NZ Posted 17 Oct 04:55 BST Sydney to Auckland Ocean Race Day 7 Sydney to Auckland Ocean Race Day 7 Two more finish as Lucky declared overall winner Frantic and Antipodes have finished the Sydney to Auckland Ocean Race (S2A), as RPAYC declared Bryon Ehrhart's Lucky the overall winner of the 1250 nautical mile race, adding to her line honours and race record victories - a triple crown for the US entry. by Di Pearson / Sydney to Auckland media Posted 17 Oct 02:22 BST Emirates Team NZ rounds out sailing team Emirates Team NZ rounds out sailing team Emirates Team NZ team are back out sailing with their AC40 from their home base in Auckland. Almost a year to the day since Emirates Team New Zealand won the Louis Vuitton 37th America's Cup the team are back out sailing with their AC40 from their home base in Auckland. by Emirates Team New Zealand Posted 17 Oct 02:02 BST Firefly Vines Series at Lymington Town Firefly Vines Series at Lymington Town As part of the Lymington Dinghy Regatta The Firefly Class made a return to the Western Solent after a few years absence for a weekend of top-quality competition, holding their Vines Series Open Meeting as part of the Lymington Dinghy Regatta on the weekend of 19th-20th July. by Jono Pank Posted 17 Oct 01:08 BST B14s in the Allspars Final Fling B14s in the Allspars Final Fling There would be two events within one weekend, as the TT Series concluded The B14 bandwagon spent the week before the AllSpars Final Fling following the forecasts with great interest. Some inland events were cancelled due to predicted lack of wind. Some took place and the wind was scarce. by Mark Barnes Posted 16 Oct 22:49 BST Transat Café L'or fleet has mustered in Le Havre Transat Café L'or fleet has mustered in Le Havre 148 skippers, 74 boats, 4 classes At nine days before the start of the 17th edition of the TRANSAT CAFÉ L'OR Le Havre Normandie, all the skippers have now arrived in Le Havre, marking the start of the festivities. by Transat Café L'OR Posted 16 Oct 22:40 BST IFCA Fin & Foil Slalom Europeans day 1 IFCA Fin & Foil Slalom Europeans day 1 Two perfect opening days Johan Søe leads the Men's Foil ranking, while Justine Lemeteyer dominates among the women, topping both the Foil and Fin divisions. In the Men's Fin fleet, Jordy Vonk is in the lead, followed by Nicolas Prien and Malte Reuscher. by Elena Giolai Posted 16 Oct 22:07 BST Cape 31 European Championship in Palma day 1 Cape 31 European Championship in Palma day 1 Shotgunn opens strong on light-air first day The opening day of the Cape 31 European Championship saw the fleet head out full of anticipation, eager to get the event under way and make the most of the breeze forecast to arrive around midday. by Tor Tomlinson Cheney Posted 16 Oct 18:50 BST Allocation of entries for the 29er Worlds in Kiel Allocation of entries for the 29er Worlds in Kiel All countries will be allocated a minimum of three entries The 29er Class has not restricted entries for the World or European Championships in the past but due to the expected popularity of the Worlds in 2026 in Kiel we feel it is necessary to do an Entry Allocation. This is very difficult to do fairly. by International 29er Class Posted 16 Oct 17:45 BST Exiting new product for METS Exiting new product for METS A+T Instruments is proud to be supplying instruments for some of the most advanced yachts The marine world gathers at METS in Amsterdam. A+T is proud to be supplying instruments for some of the most advanced new-build yachts. Watch the video to see how we can help you with your next project. by A+T Instruments Posted 16 Oct 17:00 BST Tideway Firefly Inlands at Chew Valley Lake Tideway Firefly Inlands at Chew Valley Lake Another great turnout for the fleet, racing alongside the Mirror class Chew Valley Lake Sailing Club hosted The Tideway Firefly Inland Championship over the weekend of 4-5 October. A fleet of 40 Fireflys arrived to contest the National Inland title, alongside the Mirror fleet sharing the event. by William Pank Posted 16 Oct 15:44 BST Merlin Rocket Downriver Race at Ranelagh Merlin Rocket Downriver Race at Ranelagh Human anchors are permitted during the race Thirteen Merlin Rockets arrived at Ranelagh Sailing Club for their Annual Down River Race. This was the second visit to the club this year in Class's Racing Calendar and was the final event in the Thames, Classic and Vintage Series'. by Stuart Jenkins Posted 16 Oct 13:05 BST A Day at the Allen Factory! A Day at the Allen Factory! New and innovative products, cutting-edge manufacturing techniques The Allen factory, based in Southminster, Essex in the UK, makes many of the deck hardware and fittings that we use in our sailing, be that on dinghies or keelboats. by Mark Jardine Posted 16 Oct 12:00 BST 2025 YachtsandYachting.com Racing Series round 6 2025 YachtsandYachting.com Racing Series round 6 High pressure gloom over the Solent greeted the competitors High pressure gloom over the Solent greeted the competitors to Round 6 of the YachtsandYachting.com Racing Series held over the weekend of October 11th & 12th. by Terry Hunt Posted 16 Oct 11:54 BST CIC Med Channel Race 2026 CIC Med Channel Race 2026 A second edition to reinforce Class40 ambition in the Mediterranean Based on the concept of its big sister in Normandy, a 1,000-mile course between Marseille, Corsica, Sardinia, and the Balearic Islands was offered to Class40 skippers on the Mediterranean circuit. by Sirius Events Posted 16 Oct 11:18 BST 2025 Aloha Classic Grand Final day 2 2025 Aloha Classic Grand Final day 2 The battle intensifies as the world's best close in on the crown Perfect trade-wind conditions returned to Ho'okipa today for Day 2 of the 2025 Aloha Classic Grand Final, delivering a full day of 5 Star competition as both the men's and women's draws charged toward Finals Day. by International Windsurfing Tour Posted 16 Oct 11:11 BST Fireball World Champion interview Fireball World Champion interview Yves Mermod and Maja Siegenthaler talk about their Olympic journey too After their close fought win at the Fireball Worlds in Garda we caught up with the Champions Yves Mermod and Maja Siegenthaler to find out a bit more about their Olympic journey and why and how they ended up competing for a Fireball Worlds in 2025. by Adam Whitehouse Posted 16 Oct 10:05 BST Hyde Sails One Design October Discount Hyde Sails One Design October Discount Up to 20% off select sails Thinking of ordering new sails for 2026? There is still time to take advantage of great savings with our current discount levels running until 31st October. by Hyde Sails Posted 16 Oct 09:00 BST Sam Haynes eyes third Rolex Sydney Hobart win Sam Haynes eyes third Rolex Sydney Hobart win The CYCA Commodore and defending champion will return for the race's 80th edition Sam Haynes, Commodore of the Cruising Yacht Club of Australia (CYCA) and defending Overall champion of the Rolex Sydney Hobart Yacht Race, will return for the race's 80th edition. by RSHYR Media Posted 16 Oct 07:26 BST The International Masters Regatta renamed The International Masters Regatta renamed To honor late founder, Don Trask The 2025 International Masters Regatta, which as of October 14, 2025 has been officially renamed the Don Trask International Masters Regatta, is set to return to San Diego Yacht Club October 17-19. by Karina Sandhu, SDYC Posted 16 Oct 06:57 BST Sydney to Auckland Ocean Race Day 6 Sydney to Auckland Ocean Race Day 6 Counting down the miles The Sydney to Auckland Ocean Race (S2A) is now into its fifth day and the crews of two boats are counting down the miles to the finish line as they look forward to arriving into Auckland, thoughts turn to what they will do on arrival. by Di Pearson / Sydney to Auckland media Posted 16 Oct 01:12 BST America's Cup: ACP's Brave New World America's Cup: ACP's Brave New World A look at the still secret Brave New World now in place for the America's Cup It is often said that you read a new set of rules twice. The first time to see what they say, and a second much longer read, to see what isn't said. This is our analysis from the second read of the media statement issued Wednesday. by Richard Gladwell Posted 16 Oct 00:15 BST Yachting Malta Coastal Race Yachting Malta Coastal Race A perfect prelude to the 46th Rolex Middle Sea Race The Yachting Malta Coastal Race, organised by the Royal Malta Yacht Club, provided a thrilling variety of conditions for an international fleet — a fitting appetizer ahead of the 46th Rolex Middle Sea Race. by Royal Malta Yacht Club Posted 15 Oct 21:17 BST Hamble Winter Series 2025 Race Week 2 Hamble Winter Series 2025 Race Week 2 Wind was again the major discussion point as the weekend approached For the second week running, wind was the major discussion point as the weekend approached. This time, however, it was an apparent lack of puff, particularly on the Saturday. by Trevor Pountain Posted 15 Oct 16:01 BST Craftinsure Lark open meeting at Itchenor Craftinsure Lark open meeting at Itchenor Great hospitality and exceptional race management The weekend of the 11th & 12th of October saw the Lark class descend on Itchenor once again for their annual open meeting. With the light wind forecast for the Saturday the race team sensibly decided to postpone the start. by Nigel Scott Posted 15 Oct 15:45 BST OK P&B Southern Championship at Poole OK P&B Southern Championship at Poole It was consistency that proved decisive The weekend of the 11th-12th October saw the British OK Dinghy Southern Championships hosted by Poole Yacht Club. Eighteen sailors made their way along the south coast for what promised to be a weekend of sunshine and gentle breeze. by Anthony Osman Posted 15 Oct 14:50 BST Women's Match Racing & The Magenta Project partner Women's Match Racing & The Magenta Project partner The Magenta Project will be named as an Official Charity Partner of the Women's WMRT The Women's WMRT today announced a new strategic partnership with The Magenta Project, the award-winning global charity founded in 2015 to promote and build greater equity and inclusion for women in the sport of sailing and the wider marine industry. by Women's WMRT Posted 15 Oct 13:29 BST America's Cup: Partnership Agreement reached America's Cup: Partnership Agreement reached The clock is now ticking to the close of entry period on the 31st October 2025 Establishing a bold new governance structure bringing all participating teams in the Louis Vuitton 38th America's Cup together to govern and grow the America's Cup collectively. by America's Cup Media Posted 15 Oct 12:59 BST