Globe40 Leg 3 Update Globe40 Leg 3 Update Desperately seeking the Roaring Forties After a spectacular and already hard-fought start last Saturday, November 22, from Saint Paul Bay in Reunion Island, the competitors in Leg 3 of the 2nd edition of the GLOBE40 are now nearly 700 miles south of the island. by Sirius Events Posted 26 Nov 16:15 HKT McIntyre Golden Globe - Nine months to go McIntyre Golden Globe - Nine months to go 15 of 26 McIntyre GGR entrants meet for first time in Les Sables d'Olonne during a 2-day conference The mood of McIntyre Golden Globe entrants and managers who met for the first time over two days in Les Sables d'Olonne was a mix of excitement, emotion and pure passion. There was an air of urgency and apprehension for some. by Golden Globe Race Posted 26 Nov 15:19 HKT 50% off a selection of used sails! 50% off a selection of used sails! Take advantage of Black Friday at Sail Exchange Only a few days remain to grab 50% off a selection of used sails at Sail Exchange. by Sail Exchange Posted 26 Nov 14:01 HKT RSHYR Line Honours Champ throws down gauntlet RSHYR Line Honours Champ throws down gauntlet Beck, Owner/Skipper of LawConnect, will be facing four other 100-foot maxi racers Line Honours winning Skipper from the last two Rolex Sydney Hobart Yacht Races, Christian Beck, has again thrown down the gauntlet to claim underdog status as the psychological warfare starts before the 2025 race. by RSHYR Media Posted 26 Nov 10:58 HKT Passion, Precision and Innovation at Metstrade Passion, Precision and Innovation at Metstrade If you want a positive outlook on the marine industry then there's no better place to be If you want a positive outlook on the marine industry then there's no better place to be than Amsterdam in mid-November. by Mark Jardine Posted 26 Nov 02:00 HKT Jackman and Reynolds cheer on BONDS Flying Roos Jackman and Reynolds cheer on BONDS Flying Roos Ahead of this weekend's SailGP Abu Dhabi Grand Final Hugh and Ryan dropped a fun new video today introducing global audiences to SailGP and the Australia team. The duo bring their signature banter as they join BONDS Flying Roos Driver and CEO Tom Slingsby. by BONDS Flying Roos Posted 26 Nov 00:26 HKT IOM Worlds 2026 Runners and Riders Part 1 IOM Worlds 2026 Runners and Riders Part 1 A design history of the class and what the likely winning designs will be A competitor said to me last weekend, "I learnt more in 3 months of radio sailing than 30 years racing a dinghy". There will be nowhere better to extend your learning of racing than by watching the best in the world in a stadium like setting. by Nigel Barrow Posted 26 Nov 00:04 HKT Trofeo Princesa Sofía Mallorca example of success Trofeo Princesa Sofía Mallorca example of success Ferran Muniesa participated as a speaker at the Yacht Racing Forum A renowned annual meeting of the main players in international competitive sailing, the Yacht Racing Forum, included the Trofeo Princesa Sofía Mallorca as an example of the organisation of top-level international regattas in its 2025 edition. by Trofeo S.A.R. Princesa Sofía Posted 25 Nov 23:51 HKT iQFOiL Senior Europeans at Sferracavallo Day 2 iQFOiL Senior Europeans at Sferracavallo Day 2 Strong breeze and tight racing in Sicily After a slow start on Day 1, conditions at the 2025 iQFOiL Senior European Championship came to life today in Sferracavallo. With sunshine and a solid breeze filling in across the racecourse, all fleets were able to complete five full course races. by iQFOiL Class Posted 25 Nov 23:33 HKT Six recognised into Cape Horn Hall of Fame Six recognised into Cape Horn Hall of Fame Cape Horners take centre stage in Portsmouth It was a time for seafaring memories as 126 Cape Horners met up in Portsmouth to applaud the latest in a Who's Who list of global circumnavigators to be inducted into the Cape Horn Hall of Fame. by Barry Pickthall for IACH Posted 25 Nov 23:18 HKT Groundbreaking 15th Yacht Racing Forum Groundbreaking 15th Yacht Racing Forum The leading meeting point for brands, event organizers and teams The international yacht racing community gathered in force in Amsterdam on November 20-21, as the Yacht Racing Forum welcomed a full house of 250 delegates from 26 countries for two days of high-level debate, knowledge sharing, and business. by Yacht Racing Forum Posted 25 Nov 22:09 HKT Zhik Black Friday - Up To 40% Off Offshore Gear Zhik Black Friday - Up To 40% Off Offshore Gear Dependable protection for offshore and ocean sailors Dependable protection for offshore and ocean sailors. Up To 40% Off Offshore Gear by Zhik Posted 25 Nov 18:17 HKT America's Cup: Burling on the split decision America's Cup: Burling on the split decision Peter Burling has revealed the circumstances of his shock parting of ways with Kiwi Cup team. In the prelude to the Grand Final of SailGP this weekend in Abu Dhabi, Black Foils skipper Peter Burling has traversed the circumstances of his shock parting of ways with America's Cup champions Emirates Team New Zealand. by Richard Gladwell, Sail-World.com/nz Posted 25 Nov 16:02 HKT Manly 16s Club Championship Heat 4 & 5 Manly 16s Club Championship Heat 4 & 5 It was the perfect hit-out for Dransfield and crew Hugh and Jamie Stodart Zoe Dransfield is keeping one eye on the present and one on the future as she juggles a busy schedule of racing, coaching and title chasing. by Adam Lucius Posted 25 Nov 15:05 HKT Clipper Race sets sail back to the Whitsundays Clipper Race sets sail back to the Whitsundays The world's most extraordinary ocean adventure is on its way back to paradise The world's most extraordinary ocean adventure is on its way back to paradise. The Clipper Round the World Yacht Race fleet is set to return to Airlie Beach, Queensland, this January as part of Leg 4 — the Australian Coast-to-Coast. by Coral Sea Marina Resort Posted 25 Nov 14:08 HKT John Bertrand AO receives Barranjoey Pin John Bertrand AO receives Barranjoey Pin This recognition reached back to where it all began: his Olympic journey John Bertrand AO has received his Barranjoey Pin at the Australian Sailing Team (AST) camp in Melbourne. The pin is a symbol of Australia's Olympic and Paralympic sailing legacy and was presented to Bertrand by two-time Olympic gold medallist Matt Wearn. by Lisa Darmanin / Australian Sailing Team Posted 25 Nov 03:58 HKT Latest episode of Racing on the Edge Latest episode of Racing on the Edge Spotlight on the penultimate 2025 Season stop in Cádiz The latest episode of SailGP's behind-the-scenes docuseries Racing on the Edge, produced in partnership with Rolex, takes fans inside the penultimate event of the 2025 Season in Cádiz. by SailGP Posted 25 Nov 02:09 HKT iQFOiL Senior Europeans at Sferracavallo Day 1 iQFOiL Senior Europeans at Sferracavallo Day 1 One race for each fleet with the young talents emerging The 2025 iQFOiL Senior European Championship officially began today on the stunning Sicilian coast of Sferracavallo, with over 140 athletes from 35 nations lining up for a shot at the continental title. by iQFOiL Class Posted 25 Nov 01:48 HKT Scheveningen to host 2026 ORC Double Handed Worlds Scheveningen to host 2026 ORC Double Handed Worlds Notice of Race published and registration is open The Offshore Racing Congress (ORC) and Jachtclub Scheveningen, in collaboration with the City of The Hague, are proud to announce that the ORC Double Handed World Championship 2026 will take place in Scheveningen. by Offshore Racing Congress Posted 25 Nov 00:15 HKT 2026 Ice and Snow Sailing World Championships 2026 Ice and Snow Sailing World Championships Set for Lake Mälaren, Västerås, Sweden in February The World Ice and Snow Sailing Association (WISSA), in collaboration with the Local Organizing Committee (LOC), is proud to announce the 2026 Ice and Snow Sailing World Championships. by WISSA Posted 24 Nov 23:37 HKT 100 days to go until the Rolex China Sea Race 2026 100 days to go until the Rolex China Sea Race 2026 The race will set sail from Hong Kong's iconic Victoria Harbour The Royal Hong Kong Yacht Club proudly announces the official 100-day countdown to the Rolex China Sea Race 2026, one of Asia's most prestigious offshore sailing events. by Vivian Ngan Posted 24 Nov 18:29 HKT IACH Pindar Lifetime Achievement Award IACH Pindar Lifetime Achievement Award Presented to Sir Robin Knox-Johnston KB CBE RD This year's Pindar Lifetime Achievement Award presented by the International Association of Cape Horners goes to Sir Robin Knox-Johnston KB CBE RD. by Barry Pickthall for IACH Posted 24 Nov 14:06 HKT 44Cup Marina Jandía 2025 overall 44Cup Marina Jandía 2025 overall Team Nika crowned champions for a second year as Gemera enjoys a perfect day After three days of 15 knot winds building to 20+, the final day of the 44Cup Marina Jandía instead began in a brutal 25+ knots but ended in 8 knots, keeping the RC44 teams busy with sails and settings adjustments for the season's final three races. by 44Cup Posted 24 Nov 04:50 HKT iQFOiL Senior Europeans open in Sferracavallo iQFOiL Senior Europeans open in Sferracavallo With the majestic Tyrrhenian Sea as its backdrop Under the Sicilian sun and with the majestic Tyrrhenian Sea as its backdrop, the 2025 iQFOiL Senior European Championship officially opened today in Sferracavallo, a coastal district of Palermo, Sicily. by iQFOiL Class Posted 24 Nov 03:55 HKT Mark Lyttle Begins Term as ILCA President Mark Lyttle Begins Term as ILCA President Recalls his first Laser in 1977, with a wooden tiller At the recent ILCA Annual General Meeting, Mark Lyttle was elected as the new President of the ILCA Class Association. With decades of experience he now steps into the role with enthusiasm. by ILCA Posted 24 Nov 01:53 HKT Action, adrenaline and aftershow vibes Action, adrenaline and aftershow vibes What surf fans can expect at boot Düsseldorf 2026 When boot Düsseldorf opens its doors from 17 to 25 January 2026, Hall 17 will once again become the hotspot for the international surf and trend sports community. by boot Düsseldorf Posted 23 Nov 20:00 HKT 18ft Skiff NSW Championship Races 1 and 2 18ft Skiff NSW Championship Races 1 and 2 Racing for the W. C 'Trappy' Duncan Trophy The first two races were held in very light Easterly breeze of no more than 9-10k nots at any time on Sydney Harbour today and resulted with the Balmain team of Henry Larkings, Charlie Wyatt and Laschlan Pryor taking the overall honours. by Frank Quealey Posted 23 Nov 15:44 HKT M32 World Championship in Miami overall M32 World Championship in Miami overall Ryan McKillen's Surge clinches the title in style After five years in the class, Ryan McKillen's Surge has climbed to the top of the M32 world. With a string of consistent results, the team secured their first World Championship title with a race to spare. by M32 World Posted 23 Nov 11:50 HKT 44Cup Marina Jandía 2025 day 3 44Cup Marina Jandía 2025 day 3 Fuerteventura's southern tip threw up further superb conditions Just when it appeared that the form was emerging between the RC44 teams at the 44Cup Marina Jandía - Chris Bake's Team Aqua on day one, Vladimir Prosikhin's Team Nika and Hugues Lepic's Aleph Racing on day two - so day three produced some new winners. by 44Cup Posted 23 Nov 08:06 HKT ARC 2025: What Cruising Sailors Should Know ARC 2025: What Cruising Sailors Should Know Every November, around 150 boats take on the adventure of a lifetime Every November, around 150 boats take on the adventure of a lifetime — 2,700 nautical miles across the Atlantic Ocean in the ARC (Atlantic Rally for Cruisers). by Cyclops Marine Posted 23 Nov 00:00 HKT Antigua Sailing Weeks Evolution Antigua Sailing Weeks Evolution A return to destination sailing The organizers of the 57th Antigua Sailing Week, are pleased to unveil the 2026 Notice of Race for the regatta & rally which takes place April 22 - 26. by Antigua Sailing Week Posted 22 Nov 23:08 HKT Globe40 Leg 3 Start Globe40 Leg 3 Start The fleet set off from Saint Paul Bay on Reunion Island, bound for Sydney, Australia Today at 1:00 PM local time, the competitors in the third leg of the second edition of the GLOBE40 set off from Saint Paul Bay on Reunion Island, bound for Sydney, Australia. Reunion Island gave the competitors a memorable and incredibly warm welcome. by Sirius Events Posted 22 Nov 21:27 HKT M32 World Championship in Miami Day 3 M32 World Championship in Miami Day 3 Surge Surges Ahead: Ryan McKillen Dominates Penultimate Day Spotlight on Surge. Ryan McKillen's team in teal delivered a commanding 1-1-1-2-3 performance across five races on Biscayne Bay. by M32 World Posted 22 Nov 16:29 HKT 44Cup Marina Jandía 2025 day 2 44Cup Marina Jandía 2025 day 2 It is all change at the top of the leaderboard It is all change at the top of the leaderboard of the 44Cup Marina Jandía with Hugues Lepic's Aleph Racing taking the lead after today's first race. by 44Cup Posted 22 Nov 05:10 HKT Orsini wins Pantaenius Yacht Racing Image Award Orsini wins Pantaenius Yacht Racing Image Award Italian photographer Martina wins with foiling Moth image Italian photographer Martina Orsini has won the Pantaenius Yacht Racing Image Award 2025 with a photo taken during Foiling Week in Malcesine. Martina is the first woman to win the prestigious contest, now in its 16th edition. by Pantaenius Yacht Racing Image Award Posted 21 Nov 22:05 HKT America's Cup: More images from Thursday America's Cup: More images from Thursday More images from Emirates Team NZ's first training session in a pair of AC40s More images from Emirates Team NZ's first training session in a pair of AC40s sailing off Auckland's Eastern Beach. Shot by Emirates Team NZ. by Emirates Team NZ Posted 21 Nov 15:47 HKT 44Cup Marina Jandía 2025 Day 1 44Cup Marina Jandía 2025 Day 1 Three-way photo finish After some tricky practice days when the northerly wind was blowing down from the black peaks of Jandía National Park, for the opening day of the 44Cup Marina Jandía the wind had generously veered beyond the forecast northeast. by 44Cup Posted 21 Nov 11:03 HKT M32 World Championship in Miami Day 2 M32 World Championship in Miami Day 2 The race for the title tightens Ryan McKillen's Surge wins the day and takes the overall lead at the halfway point of the M32 World Championship in Miami. TUUCI and ChinaOne.Ningbo aren't far behind! by M32 World Posted 21 Nov 08:21 HKT America's Cup: Kiwis sail two AC40s America's Cup: Kiwis sail two AC40s Emirates Team New Zealand ratcheted up their 2027 America's Cup Defence preparations today Emirates Team New Zealand ratcheted up their 2027 America's Cup Defence preparations today, sailing two AC40s on Auckland Harbour. However SailGP schedule clashes and budget caps mean that time has to be spent very carefully. by Richard Gladwell/Sail-World.com/nz Posted 21 Nov 07:31 HKT Antoine Mermod reflects on Transat Café L'OR Antoine Mermod reflects on Transat Café L'OR Topped by a memorable performance from Charal With no retirements, a thrilling contest throughout the 18-strong fleet and near record-breaking speeds, the IMOCA Class delivered something spectacular in the season-ending Transat Café L'OR. by Ed Gorman / IMOCA Globe Series Posted 21 Nov 05:25 HKT