2025 Formula Wing Worlds Sardinia day 1 2025 Formula Wing Worlds Sardinia day 1 Tactical minefield confuses even the best Four long-distance races on day one set the tone for a competitive Formula Wing World Championships. 93 competitors from 22 countries are racing each other for the first ever Formula Wing world title. by WingFoil Racing World Cup Posted 25 Sep 04:57 HKT Cure Marine and McConaghy join forces Cure Marine and McConaghy join forces Leveraging McConaghy's world-class manufacturing and advanced composite technology Cure Marine has always been synonymous with high-quality, high-performance cruising catamarans, and we are excited to share news that will elevate our brand even further. by Cure Marine Posted 25 Sep 01:44 HKT 52 Super Series 2025 Porto Cervo day 2 52 Super Series 2025 Porto Cervo day 2 Immaculate Sled on song in breezy Sardinia With a race win which they delivered with a near perfect execution in brisk Mistral conditions, Takashi Okura's Sled today moved further ahead at the top of the leaderboard at the 52 SUPER SERIES Porto Cervo Range Rover regatta on Costa Smeralda. by 52 Super Series Posted 24 Sep 23:34 HKT The latest in fleet monitoring and tracking The latest in fleet monitoring and tracking Join us on October 22nd for an in-depth exploration of the latest in tracking technology Fleet monitoring and tracking are essential for efficiency, safety, and compliance with real-time visibility into fleet movements critical. by Sarah Heron Posted 24 Sep 17:30 HKT 2025 Six Metre World Championship Day 2 2025 Six Metre World Championship Day 2 Eau Vive and Jill claim first victories in Oyster Bay After the disappointment of a wind and raceless day one, the 2025 International Six Metre World Championships at the Seawanhaka Corinthian Yacht Club finally got under way in warm sunshine and a south-westerly of around 6-8 knots. by Fiona Brown Posted 24 Sep 11:23 HKT 46th Cannes Royal Regatta day 2 46th Cannes Royal Regatta day 2 A dream day! If we had to give a score for the entry of the "classic " and 5.5 m on Tuesday 23 September, we would hesitate between an 18 and 19/20... knowing that you never put a 20/20! by Yacht Club de Cannes Posted 24 Sep 07:23 HKT Middle Sea Race set to attract exceptional fleet Middle Sea Race set to attract exceptional fleet Royal Malta YC has 118 entries already At midnight on Friday, 19 September the 46th Rolex Middle Sea Race had amassed a fleet of 118 yachts. The entrants represent 30 countries and territories: from Australia and New Zealand to Finland and Norway, and from the United States to Romania. by Rolex Middle Sea Race Media Posted 24 Sep 02:27 HKT 52 Super Series 2025 Porto Cervo day 1 52 Super Series 2025 Porto Cervo day 1 Solid Sled earn early lead in Sardinia Takashi Okura's Sled lead the 52 SUPER SERIES - Porto Cervo - Range Rover regatta after the first two windward leeward races. by 52 Super Series Posted 24 Sep 02:10 HKT Melges 24 Worlds 2025 at Trieste, Italy Day 1 Melges 24 Worlds 2025 at Trieste, Italy Day 1 No racing possible on the first day Good things are worth waiting for, and that was the adage at the opening day of the Melges 24 Worlds, which ended without any races in the scoreline. The weather in Trieste proved too unstable, with storms in the morning followed by a lack of wind. by International Melges 24 Class Association Posted 24 Sep 01:41 HKT Formula Kite Worlds Quartu Sant'Elena preview Formula Kite Worlds Quartu Sant'Elena preview 9th Sardinia Grand Slam is the first major step towards Los Angeles 2028 Next September 28th to October 5th, the Poetto beach will host the event that crowns the new World Champions. Among the top contenders: Maeder, Vodišek, and Pianosi in the men's fleet; Nolot, Aldridge, and Kampman among women by Formula Kite World Championships Posted 24 Sep 01:14 HKT SailGP, TOR Europe, Women's Match Racing Worlds SailGP, TOR Europe, Women's Match Racing Worlds Good things often happen when preparation meets opportunity Good things often happen when preparation meets opportunity. Such was the case for the Germany SailGP Team presented by Deutsche Bank squad when they notched their first-ever SailGP event win at last weekend's Rolex Switzerland Sail Grand Prix. by David Schmidt Posted 24 Sep 01:00 HKT Melges 15 Fittings Guide Melges 15 Fittings Guide A breakdown of the fittings based on a complete Allen Brothers fit-out If you are looking to upgrade or replace the hardware on your Melges 15, it helps to know exactly which fittings you need and what their role is on the boat. by Allen Posted 23 Sep 15:30 HKT 46th Cannes Royal Regatta day 1 46th Cannes Royal Regatta day 1 The Dragons and the 12 Metres opened the ball with a bang After four exceptional editions, the 47th Cannes Royal Regatta promises to be under the best auspices again this year. by Yacht Club de Cannes Posted 23 Sep 15:16 HKT Fortaleza World Sailing Championships announced Fortaleza World Sailing Championships announced Test event in January 2026, and the real thing in January 2027 World Sailing has confirmed the dates for Fortaleza 2027 World Sailing Championships as 22-30 January 2027, with a Test Event being held one year prior. by World Sailing Posted 23 Sep 14:40 HKT All set in Trieste for the Melges 24 Worlds All set in Trieste for the Melges 24 Worlds Racing set to begin at Yacht Club Adriaco The countdown is nearly over. In just a few hours, the Yacht Club Adriaco will oversee the start of one of the most eagerly awaited international sailing events of the season. by International Melges 24 Class Association Posted 23 Sep 12:41 HKT 2025 Six Metre World Championship Day 1 2025 Six Metre World Championship Day 1 Wind gods fail to deliver in Oyster Bay, NY Sadly day one of the 2025 Six Metre World Championships at the Seawanhaka Corinthian Yacht Club (SCYC) proved to be a non-starter as the wind failed to make an appearance. by Fiona Brown Posted 23 Sep 08:51 HKT 52 Super Series Porto Cervo practice race 52 Super Series Porto Cervo practice race The loss of the last 'dress rehearsal' is something of a disappointment Although there was just enough breeze to execute a couple of meaningful practice starts, the breeze dropped away and thereafter proved insufficient to allow the planned two short official practice races to be sailed today off Porto Cervo. by 52 Super Series Posted 23 Sep 00:42 HKT Materials That Make the Difference Materials That Make the Difference Discover the performance fabrics behind the Henri-Lloyd AW25 collection Discover the performance fabrics behind our AW25 collection. This season, Henri-Lloyd has focused on advanced, responsibly sourced materials designed to thrive in demanding coastal conditions. by Henri-Lloyd Posted 22 Sep 19:00 HKT Teams are go for 2025 Six Metre World Championship Teams are go for 2025 Six Metre World Championship 29 boats registered and ready to race Registration is now complete and 29 teams from ten nations are ready to race for the 2025 Six Metre World Championships at the Seawanhaka Corinthian Yacht Club on Long Island Sound. by Fiona Brown Posted 22 Sep 17:06 HKT 2025 Dutch Water Week overall 2025 Dutch Water Week overall From experiment to future The Dutch Water Week concluded today with the pilot finals of the Sailing Grand Slam (SGS). by Simon Keijzer / Dutch Water Week Posted 22 Sep 15:49 HKT RORC Transatlantic Race 2026 preview RORC Transatlantic Race 2026 preview 3000 miles, one epic challenge The RORC Transatlantic Race in association with the International Maxi Association and Yacht Club de France will start from Marina Lanzarote on 11th January 2026. by Louay Habib / RORC Posted 22 Sep 15:32 HKT And so, it begins… And so, it begins… Grand Final not run yet, but our Hobart coverage begins with something very cool Maybe a tad earlier than last year, which I think was after the Grand Final, but the 100th entrant seemed like a good place to set things off. Now with that said, Sail-World's Hobart coverage begins. by John Curnow, Sail-World.com AUS Editor Posted 22 Sep 06:00 HKT ILCA Announcement ILCA Announcement Protecting the one-design integrity of the class ILCA's mission is to protect the integrity of strict one-design sailing—the principle that ensures every sailor competes on equal terms. This principle, enshrined in the ILCA Fundamental Rule, has been the foundation of our class's success. by ILCA Class Association Posted 22 Sep 03:49 HKT The Ocean Race Europe 2025: The summer of racing The Ocean Race Europe 2025: The summer of racing Biotherm delivered a masterclass - Paprec Arkéa a lesson in consistency This Saturday, after a fiercely contested final race, the second edition of The Ocean Race Europe came to a close. It was a seven-week adventure from Germany to Montenegro, full of twists and turns, resilience, and raw emotion. by The Ocean Race Posted 22 Sep 03:30 HKT Germany Deutsche Bank claim first SailGP event win Germany Deutsche Bank claim first SailGP event win Race Day 2 of the Rolex Switzerland Sail Grand Prix The Germany SailGP Team presented by Deutsche Bank has entered the winners circle, claiming their first event victory at the Rolex Switzerland Sail Grand Prix in tricky, light conditions on the waters of Lake Geneva. by SailGP Posted 22 Sep 00:03 HKT SailGP: Germany score first Event win - Day 2 SailGP: Germany score first Event win - Day 2 The German crew led by Erik Heil sailed consistently, on a day where inconsistency was punished. Perhaps it was not surprising that in a nation known for its horology, that the time-clock should have played such a dominant role for the Final day of SailGP Switzerland. by Richard Gladwell/Sail-World.com/nz Posted 21 Sep 23:07 HKT Pyewacket 70 poised for more offshore success Pyewacket 70 poised for more offshore success Race-ready Pyewacket 70 on the market after five years of classic offshore race wins The pedigree of the two Juan K Volvo 70 designs from the 2011-12 Volvo Ocean Race has proved to be outstanding over a 15 year era. Both have transitioned from the Round the World race to be top offshore performers. Seize the rare opportunity to own one. by MCD Boutique Yacht Brokerage Posted 21 Sep 19:40 HKT 2025 Dutch Water Week day 4 2025 Dutch Water Week day 4 At the end of the city's main shopping street, spectators could watch the racing The penultimate day of the Dutch Water Week brought Olympic-class sailing and windsurfing right into the heart of Almere. by Simon Keijzer / Dutch Water Week Posted 21 Sep 19:13 HKT America's Cup: Controversial agreement signed America's Cup: Controversial agreement signed According to Italian media, the secret AC Partnership agreement has been signed by CoR/D* International sailing journalist, Fabio Pozo, writing for the Milan based newspaper La Stampa, reports that the secret America's Cup Partnership (ACP) agreement is expected to be signed next week. by Richard Gladwell/Sail-World.com/nz Posted 21 Sep 18:46 HKT Women's Match Racing Worlds in Chicago overall Women's Match Racing Worlds in Chicago overall History made: Match in Pink Team wins fifth consecutive title Pauline Courtois and her Match in Pink by Normandy Elite Team from Le Havre in France have once again proven their dominance in the sport of match racing, capturing their fifth consecutive World Sailing Women's Match Racing World Championship title by Women's WMRT Posted 21 Sep 17:21 HKT Race to the Finish with Paprec Arkéa Race to the Finish with Paprec Arkéa Zhik is the official gear partner for The Ocean Race Europe The Ocean Race Europe has again proven why it is one of the most demanding tests in sailing. With Zhik as the official gear partner, the Paprec Arkéa crew faced the extremes of Europe's waters equipped for the challenge. by Zhik Posted 21 Sep 16:00 HKT New trophy for 2025 Six Metre Worlds New trophy for 2025 Six Metre Worlds Presented by HM King Juan Carlos of Spain The Opening Ceremony for the 2025 International Six Metre Open and Classic World Championships saw the 29 participating teams from nine nations gather on the waterside lawn of the Seawanhaka Corinthian Yacht Club. by Fiona Brown Posted 21 Sep 11:08 HKT David Porter, King of Sydney Harbour in the 1970s David Porter, King of Sydney Harbour in the 1970s During one of the greatest eras in the 134-year history of the 18ft Skiff class During a 10-year career in the 18s from 1970-71 to 1979-80, inclusive, Dave Porter won the 1975 World Championship, three Australian and five NSW (State) championships as well as numerous club championships. by Frank Quealey Posted 21 Sep 08:50 HKT SailGP: Australia on top in Geneva- Day 1 SailGP: Australia on top in Geneva- Day 1 The Flying Roos (AUS) top of the leaderboard, after the first day of racing in SailGP Switzerland. The Flying Roos sit on top of the leaderboard, after the first day of racing in SailGP Switzerland. This was the first test of the new light air foils, and three races were sailed, all completed within the time limits. by Richard Gladwell/Sail-World.com/nz Posted 21 Sep 08:35 HKT Another win for MACIF Santé Prévoyance Another win for MACIF Santé Prévoyance Sam Goodchild and Loïs Berrehar victorious in Défi Azimut Lorient Agglomération The British skipper Sam Goodchild, who was a key part of the crew on Biotherm that won The Ocean Race Europe, followed up with victory in the two-handed Défi Azimut - Lorient Agglomération 48 Hours race today. by Ed Gorman Posted 21 Sep 06:52 HKT Team Malizia ends on a high Team Malizia ends on a high Boris Herrmann's team fourth in The Ocean Race Europe After five legs, over 4,500 nautical miles, and six weeks of intense offshore racing, The Ocean Race Europe 2025 concluded today in Boka Bay, Montenegro. Team Malizia delivered a strong performance, climbing the overall leaderboard to finish fourth. by Team Malizia Posted 21 Sep 05:56 HKT A podium finish for Holcim-PRB A podium finish for Holcim-PRB Team showed drive, consistent performance and commitment in The Ocean Race Europe After six weeks of racing, Holcim-PRB sailed its final race of The Ocean Race Europe 2025 today in Montenegro. With a third-place finish in the coastal race in Boka Bay, the Swiss boat secured a spot on the podium, claiming the bronze medal. by Holcim-PRB Posted 21 Sep 05:47 HKT 15th Défi Azimut - Acceleration and extension 15th Défi Azimut - Acceleration and extension Sleep? Dream on! The numerous videos posted by the OBRs (On-Board Reporters) on the Défi Azimut Lorient Agglomération server this morning testify to the infinite patience and the depth of talent required by the crews to make the Occidentale de Sein. by Azimut Posted 21 Sep 04:53 HKT BONDS Flying Roos in pole position in Geneva BONDS Flying Roos in pole position in Geneva Day 1 of Rolex Switzerland Sail Grand Prix The BONDS Flying Roos top the event leaderboard with 25 points after opening day in Geneva. All 12 international teams battled shifty, light conditions, with those able to stay up on the foils and nail the maneuvers finding themselves still in the hunt. by SailGP Posted 21 Sep 02:21 HKT Biotherm takes the win Biotherm takes the win Spectacular Coastal Race in Boka Bay marks the end of The Ocean Race Europe The Boka Bay Coastal Race was a perfect reflection of this edition of The Ocean Race Europe: spectacular. And as they did over and over again during the past six weeks, it was Paul Meilhat's Biotherm who secured victory. by The Ocean Race Posted 21 Sep 02:12 HKT