Registration open for Annapolis to Bermuda Race Registration open for Annapolis to Bermuda Race A2B covers 753 nm from the heart of the Chesapeake Bay to the island paradise of Bermuda The organizing committee of the Annapolis to Bermuda Ocean Race (A2B) is pleased to announce that registration for the 2026 edition of this iconic offshore sailing event sponsored by Mustang Survival is officially open! by A2B Media Posted 5 Jul 07:42 PDT North launches new Wingfoil Race Collection North launches new Wingfoil Race Collection Pinch even higher and reach even deeper at pace Pinch even higher and reach even deeper at pace. Engineered with a VMG-optimised partial double skin for improved aerodynamic efficiency, lower drag and precise manoeuvres at higher speeds. by North Kiteboarding & North Foils Posted 5 Jul 03:35 PDT AEGEAN 600 Attica Warm-Up Race AEGEAN 600 Attica Warm-Up Race 5th edition sets sail with strong winds and signature Greek hospitality Under perfect sunny skies and brisk northerly winds, the 5th edition of the annual AEGEAN 600 kicked off with a flawless start both on and off the water. by Dobbs Davis/AEGEAN 600 Posted 4 Jul 15:43 PDT GKSS Match Cup Sweden & Nordea Women's Trophy D5 GKSS Match Cup Sweden & Nordea Women's Trophy D5 Stage set for Finals showdown in Marstrand With just one day to go at the 2025 GKSS Match Cup Sweden and Nordea Women's Trophy, the stage is set for a thrilling finale in both the Open and Women's classes. by World Match Racing Tour Posted 4 Jul 15:16 PDT Sam Goodchild in the Course des Caps Sam Goodchild in the Course des Caps The final phase is full of potential pitfalls Sam Goodchild, the British skipper of MACIF Santé Prévoyance who has been dominating the IMOCA round Britain and Ireland race since the start of the third day, says the goal now is to focus on the complex finishing section. by Ed Gorman / IMOCA Globe Series Posted 4 Jul 15:05 PDT 29er Europeans at Lake Garda day 2 29er Europeans at Lake Garda day 2 Light breeze, boat park buzz and big wins off the water >Day 2 brought lighter winds to Lake Garda, but the energy around the event stayed sky-high. by International 29er Class Posted 4 Jul 14:31 PDT Rolex TP52 Worlds in Cascais day 3 Rolex TP52 Worlds in Cascais day 3 French tour de force gives Paprec world championship lead As the Rolex TP52 World Championship passed its midway point today in Cascais, Portugal it is the French underdogs on Paprec, led by ocean racing legend Loïck Peyron, which has taken the overall lead. by 52 Super Series Posted 4 Jul 12:33 PDT Rolex Fastnet Race IRC One preview Rolex Fastnet Race IRC One preview Beyond the French legends there is plenty of international talent with podium potential With 17 editions of the Rolex Fastnet Race to his name, including five class victories along the way and an outright victory in 2015, could anyone bet against Géry Trentesaux doing it again? by Andy Rice / RORC Posted 4 Jul 11:43 PDT International Moth Worlds begin this weekend International Moth Worlds begin this weekend Pre-Worlds are under way at Malcesine From 6 to 13 July 2025, the 2025 Moth World Championship officially gets under way, hosted by Fraglia Vela Malcesine and preceded by the Pre-Worlds on 4 and 5 July. The event marks the culmination of three weeks entirely dedicated to foiling. by Francesca Frazza Posted 4 Jul 09:44 PDT K-Challenge gives opinion on proposed Protocol K-Challenge gives opinion on proposed Protocol Why the 38th edition could usher in a new era for the America's Cup Stephan Kandler and Bruno Dubois, Co-CEOs of K-Challenge, jointly stated: “The provisional Protocol published on 23 May 2025 by Defender Emirates Team New Zealand is an important step forward for the America's Cup." by K-Challenge Posted 4 Jul 08:37 PDT PredictWind to show new race tracker in August PredictWind to show new race tracker in August The Ocean Race joins with PredictWind as Official Tracking and Weather Services Supplier The Ocean Race, often described as the toughest test of a team in sport and widely recognised as a leader in impactful ocean health initiatives, and PredictWind, a global leader in marine weather forecasting, are collaborating on a new race tracker. by Casey Hodges/Predictwind Posted 4 Jul 00:48 PDT 2025 Transat Café L'OR is packed with surprises 2025 Transat Café L'OR is packed with surprises 73 boats sailed by 146 co-skippers will set sail on October 26th 73 boats sailed by 146 co-skippers will set sail on October 26th on the TRANSAT CAFÉ L'OR Le Havre Normandy. by Transat Café L'OR Posted 4 Jul 00:20 PDT The Trimaran SVR-Lazartigue is back at sea The Trimaran SVR-Lazartigue is back at sea Peter Burling joining the team for the Rolex Fastnet Race After a refit that began in March, the Trimaran SVR-Lazartigue was relaunched this Thursday, July 3. Lined up for the months ahead is an exciting race programme, culminating this year with the Transat Café L'Or in October. by Trimaran SVR-LAZARTIGUE Posted 3 Jul 22:14 PDT Transpac's Middle fleet sets off for Diamond Head Transpac's Middle fleet sets off for Diamond Head Seventeen boats begin the 2,225-mile Pacific Crossing in light air conditions Seventeen boats begin the 2,225-mile Pacific Crossing in light air conditions in Transpac's second start. by David Schmidt Posted 3 Jul 19:39 PDT GKSS Match Cup Sweden & Nordea Women's Trophy D4 GKSS Match Cup Sweden & Nordea Women's Trophy D4 High stakes for semi-finalists as the final four teams in each division are locked in The third day of racing at GKSS Match Cup Sweden saw the completion of the quarter-final match-ups in both the Open and Women's class, locking in the final four teams in each division for Friday's semi-finals. by World Match Racing Tour Posted 3 Jul 15:41 PDT 2025 29er Europeans at Lake Garda Day 1 2025 29er Europeans at Lake Garda Day 1 Five teams tied at the top Ikke Huber / Liam Berger (Switzerland) lead the charge after sweeping all 3 races in the Green fleet — an impressive perfect score of 2 points. Lucas & Moritz Hamm, the dynamic twin duo from Germany, matched their Swiss rivals with consistency and pace. by International 29er Class Posted 3 Jul 13:21 PDT Onboard reporters in the Course des Caps Onboard reporters in the Course des Caps Enjoying the challenge of bringing the race to life In the Course des Caps - Boulogne sur Mer - Banque Populaire du Nord, the Onboard Reporters, or OBRs, are back doing a wonderful job of bringing IMOCA racing to life with pictures, videos, interviews and reports from the boats. by Ed Gorman / IMOCA Globe Series Posted 3 Jul 10:57 PDT Rolex TP52 Worlds in Cascais Day 2 Rolex TP52 Worlds in Cascais Day 2 Consistent American Magic Quantum Racing move clear ahead American Magic Quantum Racing stepped three points clear at the top of the 2025 Rolex TP52 World Championship leaderboard today in Cascais, Portugal on the strength of a first and third from two breezy races. by 52 Super Series Posted 3 Jul 10:49 PDT 505 UK Nationals at Weymouth 505 UK Nationals at Weymouth Michael Sims and Carl Gibbon hold back Howie Hamlin and Andy Zinn Apart from one 'stumble' in Race 7, the two leading boats were almost invisibly tied together to the point that after 8 races, they were tied on points. by Dougal Henshall Posted 3 Jul 10:38 PDT Robert H. Tiedemann Classics Regatta concludes Robert H. Tiedemann Classics Regatta concludes A triumphant start to the Classic Yacht Challenge Series The 2025 Robert H. Tiedemann Classics Regatta, hosted by the New York Yacht Club, delivered a spectacular start to this year's Classic Yacht Challenge Series. by Classic Yacht Owners Association Posted 3 Jul 08:59 PDT Unforgettable Transatlantic Race 2025 finish Unforgettable Transatlantic Race 2025 finish First to arrive was Ocean Fifty Calamity, co-skippered by Timo Tavio and Kimo Nordström. It was rush hour in Cowes on Day 15 of the west-to-east Transatlantic Race 2025, as boats crossed the finish line in Cowes within minutes of each other after an epic 3,000-mile battle for top honors in IRC 1. by Louay Habib / NYYC Posted 3 Jul 08:10 PDT iQFOiL World Championships set to open in Aarhus iQFOiL World Championships set to open in Aarhus Olympic medalists and world-class riders gather in Denmark for the biggest iQFOiL event of the year. The stage is set in Aarhus for a spectacular week of high-speed sailing as the iQFOiL World Championships 2025 kick off on 4 July, bringing together over 200 of the world's best windsurfers from more than 40 nations. by iQFOiL Communications Posted 3 Jul 06:28 PDT The Ocean Race Europe to showcase new race tracker The Ocean Race Europe to showcase new race tracker Developed with PredictWind to revolutionise race coverage The Ocean Race, often described as the toughest test of a team in sport and widely recognised as a leader in impactful ocean health initiatives, and PredictWind, a global leader in marine weather forecasting, are collaborating on a new race tracker. by Casey Hodges Posted 3 Jul 05:44 PDT Oliver Heer confirms 2028 Vendée Globe ambition Oliver Heer confirms 2028 Vendée Globe ambition The Swiss skipper aims to return for the 2028 edition of the legendary solo race with a newer boat After completing the Vendée Globe 2024 on his first attempt, Oliver Heer, the Swiss-German skipper of Tut gut Sailing, has confirmed his intention to return for the 2028 edition of the legendary solo race. by Oliver Heer Ocean Racing Posted 3 Jul 01:18 PDT SailingFast to provide unrivalled event support SailingFast to provide unrivalled event support During the WASZP Games at the Weymouth & Portland National Sailing Academy SailingFast UK is set to land in Weymouth on the 8th of July and will be on-site until the 26th of July to provide the GOLD STANDARD in event support. by WASZP Class Posted 3 Jul 00:00 PDT 2025 29er Europeans at Lake Garda Opening Ceremony 2025 29er Europeans at Lake Garda Opening Ceremony More than 500 sailors paraded through the Riva del Garda's beautiful streets The 2025 29er European Championship officially opened today in stunning Riva del Garda, hosted by Fraglia Vela Riva. More than 500 sailors paraded through the city's beautiful streets in a colorful, high-energy opening ceremony. by International 29er Class Posted 2 Jul 15:21 PDT The power of tech The power of tech What is the cost of safety? How do you measure it? More importantly, how do you appreciate it? What is the cost of safety? How do you measure it? More importantly, how do you appreciate it? by John Curnow, Sail-World.com AUS Editor Posted 2 Jul 15:00 PDT Jazz Turner Faces Everything and Rises Jazz Turner Faces Everything and Rises Non-stop, solo, unassisted British Isles navigation has captivated sailors & non-sailors alike Jazz Turner's Project FEAR, her non-stop, solo, unassisted navigation of the British Isles in her Albin Vega 27ft yacht has captivated sailors and non-sailors alike. by Henri-Lloyd Posted 2 Jul 14:29 PDT GKSS Match Cup Sweden & Nordea Women's Trophy D3 GKSS Match Cup Sweden & Nordea Women's Trophy D3 Surprise exits in Marstrand as Quarter-Finalists decided The qualifying round-robin stages at GKSS Match Cup Sweden in Marstrand finished today with the surprise departure of defending champion USA's Chris Poole/ Riptide Racing and Switzerland's Eric Monnin/ Capvis Swiss Match Racing Team from the Open Class. by World Match Racing Tour Posted 2 Jul 14:22 PDT Rolex TP52 Worlds in Cascais Day 1 Rolex TP52 Worlds in Cascais Day 1 Sled sparkle in Cascais' Atlantic surf to lead After seemingly being starved of boisterous top end conditions for some years now Okura's Sled crew have been relishing a return to big breezes and big waves. by 52 Super Series Posted 2 Jul 14:08 PDT Freestyle Pro Tour Paros overall Freestyle Pro Tour Paros overall The Meltemi winds once again set the stage for the final day As the riders gathered at the event site of the 2025 FPT Paros for one last time and the Meltemi winds once again began blowing strong, the stage for the final day of the event was set. by Freestyle Pro Tour Posted 2 Jul 12:12 PDT CSA commits to collaboration and sustainability CSA commits to collaboration and sustainability This year's AGM saw participation from a diverse group of stakeholders The Caribbean Sailing Association (CSA) proudly announces the successful conclusion of its Annual General Meeting (AGM) and Regatta Organizers Conference, held from June 25 to June 28, 2025, in St. Maarten. by Caribbean Sailing Association Posted 2 Jul 10:12 PDT Rolex Fastnet Race: Offshore classics set to race Rolex Fastnet Race: Offshore classics set to race IRC Zero has a rich seam of ocean-going history running through it IRC Zero has a rich seam of ocean-going history running through it. While French round the world race legend Jean-Luc Van Den Heede (aka VDH) isn't competing in the Rolex Fastnet Race, two of his former steeds will be on the IRC Zero start line. by Andy Rice / RORC Posted 2 Jul 08:21 PDT Four days to start the 5th AEGEAN 600 Four days to start the 5th AEGEAN 600 The fleet has a wide range of sizes and types represented Nearly all 60 teams are assembled here at the Olympic Marine venue getting ready for the start of the 5th edition of the AEGEAN 600, organized by the Hellenic Offshore Race Club (HORC) with co-organizers being Olympic Marine and Region of Attica. by Hellenic Offshore Racing Club Posted 2 Jul 08:20 PDT The Magenta Project unveils new brand identity The Magenta Project unveils new brand identity As part of its milestone tenth anniversary As part of its milestone tenth anniversary, The Magenta Project is excited to launch a refreshed brand identity and the first phase of its new website, reinforcing its commitment to equity and inclusion for women in sailing. by The Magenta Project Posted 2 Jul 07:47 PDT Course des Caps Update: A promising start! Course des Caps Update: A promising start! The eleven crews have begun their grand tour around the British Isles The Course des Caps - Boulogne-sur-Mer - Banque Populaire du Nord, which set sail from the shores of northern France, marks the first race of the 2025 season and kicks off the new edition of the IMOCA Globe Series Championship. by IMOCA Globe Series Posted 2 Jul 01:41 PDT 18ft Skiffs: Queensland 18 footer history 18ft Skiffs: Queensland 18 footer history Decades of successful ideas and achievement Queensland's revival over recent seasons, which resulted in a two-pronged attack by experienced and young teams in new skiffs at the 2025 Giltinan world championship by Frank Quealey Posted 1 Jul 23:46 PDT Marine Auctions: Special July Online Auction Marine Auctions: Special July Online Auction The bidding will end on Tuesday 22 July at 2pm AEST The alternative way of selling any type of vessel or marine asset with proven and successful results. by Marine Auctions Posted 1 Jul 21:03 PDT Transpac 2025 underway Transpac 2025 underway Sixteen boats hit the line for the first start, departing LA for Hawaii Sixteen boats hit the line for the first start of three in the 2025 Transpac. Next stop: Hawaii. by Transpacific Yacht Club Posted 1 Jul 18:13 PDT GKSS Match Cup Sweden & Nordea Women's Trophy D2 GKSS Match Cup Sweden & Nordea Women's Trophy D2 A challenging southerly breeze and short three-lap course put teams to task A challenging southerly breeze and short three-lap course put teams to task on the second day of racing at the GKSS Match Cup Sweden and Nordea Women's Trophy in Marstrand, Sweden. by World Match Racing Tour Posted 1 Jul 16:58 PDT