Mean Biscay lives up to its reputation Mean Biscay lives up to its reputation Vendée Globe update: Jérémie Beyou arriving in less than 12 hours Nearly one week since the Vendée Globe podium was completed by Sébastien Simon, Jérémie Beyou will lead a surge of exhausted but relieved and grateful skippers through the finish line. by Vendée Globe media Posted 24 Jan 04:12 AEDT Zhik celebrates Yoann Richomme Zhik celebrates Yoann Richomme A record breaking second place in the Vendée Globe Zhik is thrilled to back French skipper Yoann Richomme, whose stunning performance in the 2024 Vendée Globe earned him a record-breaking second-place finish. Richomme's remarkable achievement showcases his exceptional skill. by Zhik Posted 24 Jan 04:00 AEDT INEOS Statement on 38th America's Cup INEOS Statement on 38th America's Cup After parting ways with Sir Ben Ainslie INEOS will enter a challenge for the 38th America's Cup under the team name INEOS Britannia after parting ways with Sir Ben Ainslie. by INEOS Britannia Posted 24 Jan 03:48 AEDT Clarisse Crémer in the Vendée Globe week 11 Clarisse Crémer in the Vendée Globe week 11 The skipper of L'Occitane en Provence is preparing to negotiate a final ridge of high pressure Clarisse Crémer continues to fight for a place in the Top 10, while every day that separates her from deliverance seems to bring a new surprise to deal with, a new obstacle to overcome. by L'Occitane Sailing Team Posted 24 Jan 03:13 AEDT Vaikobi Windsurfer Australian Nationals day 2 Vaikobi Windsurfer Australian Nationals day 2 Course racing continues at Toronto Amateur Sailing Club Course racing continued for day 2 of the 2025 Vaikobi National Windsurfer Class Championships at Toronto Amateur Sailing Club NSW. by Shane Baker Posted 24 Jan 00:07 AEDT Tschüss 2 wins RORC Transatlantic Race overall Tschüss 2 wins RORC Transatlantic Race overall Volvo 70's corrected time cannot now be beaten The Royal Ocean Racing Club is delighted to announce that Volvo 70 Tschüss 2 (USA), owned by RORC member Christian Zugel, is the overall winner of the 2025 RORC Transatlantic Race. by Louay Habib / RORC Posted 23 Jan 23:29 AEDT BOISW - Day 2 - Angry Dragon breathes fire BOISW - Day 2 - Angry Dragon breathes fire Sports Boat Division saw the most dramatic action, with Shaw 7 Angry Dragon emerging on top. After a foggy morning, the second day's racing at Bay of Island Sailing Week turned into thrilling racing as clear skies and a steady sea breeze made for ideal sailing conditions with close tussles playing out across all divisions. by Hana Hielkema / Jacob Fewtrell Media Posted 23 Jan 21:52 AEDT Save the date for the Yacht Racing Forum Save the date for the Yacht Racing Forum The 15th edition takes place November 20th & 21st in Amsterdam The 15th edition of the Yacht Racing Forum / Design & Technology Symposium will once again reassemble the international sailing and yacht racing community for two days of conferences, presentations, debates and business. by Yacht Racing Forum Posted 23 Jan 21:31 AEDT Vendée Globe Thursday 23rd January Update Vendée Globe Thursday 23rd January Update Jérémie Beyou on final approach to Les Sables d'Olonne Sam Goodchild has managed to fix his mainsail in the Vendée Globe, but Jérémie Beyou, who he was battling with, now has only 300 nautical miles to the finish line, whereas Goodchild has 560 nautical miles to go. by Mark Jardine Posted 23 Jan 20:50 AEDT SB20 Worlds in Singapore Day 3 SB20 Worlds in Singapore Day 3 Pollard at the top after 9 races Day 3 of the SB20 World Championship brought light and shifty winds challenging the 53-strong fleet to stay sharp and adapt quickly. Despite the puffy breeze, two exciting races were completed offering intense competition and some standout performances. by Anna Zyk / Viola Devoti Posted 23 Jan 17:50 AEDT Double handers Henry & O'Shea claim inaugural AORC Double handers Henry & O'Shea claim inaugural AORC The prize-giving was held at Royal Prince Alfred Yacht Club in December Sailing Mistral double handed throughout the series, Rupert Henry and Greg O'Shea won the inaugural Australian Ocean Racing Championship (AORC), the Sydney pair were applauded during the prize-giving at Royal Prince Alfred Yacht Club (RPAYC) in December. by Di Pearson/AORC media Posted 23 Jan 17:42 AEDT BOISW: SheSails NZ Trophies on the line BOISW: SheSails NZ Trophies on the line The battle for female sailing excellence is heating up as the Yachting NZ SheSails trophies return The battle for female sailing excellence is heating up as the Yachting New Zealand SheSails NZ top female helm trophies return to Bay of Islands Sailing Week 2025. by Hana Hielkema / Jacob Fewtrell Media Posted 23 Jan 10:44 AEDT Vendée Globe - Day 74: Dang it! Missed the Equator Vendée Globe - Day 74: Dang it! Missed the Equator Conrad Colman goes looking for the black line on the water as he crosses Latitude 0° Vendée Globe Race - Conrad Colman - Life onboard MS Amlin : Day 73 & 74 - No shortage of solar energy on the Equator - but where's the Black Line gone? by Richard Gladwell, Sail-World Posted 23 Jan 10:25 AEDT MYC Women's Challenge 30th Anniversary MYC Women's Challenge 30th Anniversary This milestone event celebrates three decades of empowering women in sailing The Manly Yacht Club (MYC) invites skippers and their crews to join the 30th Anniversary of the Helly Hansen MYC Women's Challenge, taking place over the second-last weekend of March 2025. by Manly Yacht Club Posted 23 Jan 10:02 AEDT Race Yachts latest premium offerings Race Yachts latest premium offerings Our collection features some of the most distinguished vessels on the market Race Yachts are thrilled to present our latest premium offerings in high-performance race yachts, available now through Race Yachts Brokerage. by Jason Rowed, Race Yachts Posted 23 Jan 08:00 AEDT So much more than records and statistics So much more than records and statistics The way the Vendée Globe record was demolished was astounding The way the Vendée Globe record was demolished was astounding. Armel Le Cléac'h's mark of 74 days, 3 hours, 36 minutes had stood for eight years, with the 2020-21 winner of the race, Yannick Bestaven, taking just over 6 days longer to complete the course. by Mark Jardine Posted 23 Jan 06:00 AEDT Beyou approaching Cape Finisterre Beyou approaching Cape Finisterre Vendée Globe update: Goodchild completes repair Jérémie Beyou has under 500 miles to the finish but the skipper of Charal is still holding to modest speeds as he climbs the Portuguese then Galician coast towards Cape Finisterre which he should pass this morning. by Vendée Globe media Posted 23 Jan 05:12 AEDT Formula Wing and WingFoil Open rules update Formula Wing and WingFoil Open rules update The new rules will apply from 1 May onwards Following the Annual General Meeting in December 2024, the updated class rules have now been published. by IWSA WingFoil Racing Posted 23 Jan 04:24 AEDT Free Finn Class webinars with Nicholas Heiner Free Finn Class webinars with Nicholas Heiner ach webinar will last for 1 hour plus 30 minutes for questions The Finn class is putting on two free webinars with 2020 Olympian Nicholas Heiner from The Netherlands. by Robert Deaves Posted 23 Jan 04:23 AEDT Bay of Islands Sailing Week - Day 1 Bay of Islands Sailing Week - Day 1 Tactical mastery and patience were the order of the day as Bay of Islands Sailing Week Tactical mastery and patience were the order of the day as Bay of Islands Sailing Week 2025 kicked off in challenging conditions. by Hana Hielkema / Jacob Fewtrell Media Posted 22 Jan 23:55 AEDT Pip Hare Interview Pip Hare Interview At base camp, ready for her next Vendée Globe campaign! Mark Jardine, Managing Editor of Sail-World.com and YachtsandYachting.com chatted with Pip Hare at boot Düsseldorf about her Vendée Globe, which came to an abrupt end when the mast came down on her IMOCA yacht Medallia on 15th December 2024. by Mark Jardine Posted 22 Jan 23:36 AEDT Vaikobi Windsurfer Australian Nationals day 1 Vaikobi Windsurfer Australian Nationals day 1 An entertaining briefing was held with newly elected class president Official course racing kicked off day 1 for 2025 Vaikobi National Windsurfer Class Championships at Toronto Amateur Sailing Club NSW. by Shane Baker Posted 22 Jan 23:09 AEDT Bellerive Regatta entry is open Bellerive Regatta entry is open Banjo's Shoreline Crown Series Bellerive Regatta starts 21st February The River Derwent will be brimming with colour and sailing action when Tasmania's sailing community gathers at the Bellerive Yacht Club (BYC) for the Banjo's Shoreline Crown Series Bellerive Regatta. by Jane Austin Posted 22 Jan 23:05 AEDT Vendée Globe Wednesday 22nd January Update Vendée Globe Wednesday 22nd January Update Leaders Approach Cape Finisterre Sam Goodchild has been working incredibly hard to fix his mainsail in the Vendée Globe as the leaders on the water approach Cape Finisterre. by Mark Jardine Posted 22 Jan 19:29 AEDT BOISW: Explore Group back as Key Sponsor BOISW: Explore Group back as Key Sponsor BOISW organisers have welcomed back Explore Group as a key sponsor for this iconic event. As sailors take to the water for the first day of racing at Bay of Islands Sailing Week (BOISW), organisers have welcomed back Explore Group as a key sponsor for this iconic event. by Jacob Fewtrell Media / Hana Hielkema Posted 22 Jan 19:23 AEDT SB20 Worlds in Singapore Day 2 SB20 Worlds in Singapore Day 2 Change of leader in exceptionally challenging conditions Day 2 of the SB20 World Championships in Singapore presented sailors with exceptionally challenging conditions due to highly variable winds. The day saw three races conducted under persistent rainfall with wind speeds fluctuating between 4 and 10 knots. by Anna Zyk / Viola Devoti Posted 22 Jan 16:05 AEDT RORC Transatlantic Race day 10 RORC Transatlantic Race day 10 15 teams continue their race to the finish line in Grenada On Day 10 of the RORC Transatlantic Race, 15 teams continue their race to the finish line in Grenada. Kosobucki and Grzegorz Grabowski's JV44 Fujimo (POL) reached the halfway mark today. by Louay Habib / RORC Posted 22 Jan 09:11 AEDT SailGP: Burling unpicks the Kiwi performance SailGP: Burling unpicks the Kiwi performance Peter Burling has unpicked the team's mixed racing performance at home in Auckland New Zealand driver Peter Burling has unpicked the team's mixed racing performance at home in Auckland, which saw the team finish 4th in front of home crowds. by SailGP Media Posted 22 Jan 08:53 AEDT SailGP: Brits on top after Auckland SailGP: Brits on top after Auckland Highlights, driver reactions and SailGP's full race report: Recapping all the best bits from NZ Dylan Fletcher's Emirates GBR that has been propelled to the top of the 2025 Season leaderboard thanks to consecutive podium performances in Dubai and Auckland. by SailGP Media Posted 22 Jan 07:49 AEDT Increasing ILCA class female participation Increasing ILCA class female participation The Australian ILCA class has continued to show growth The Australian ILCA class has continued to show growth in participation by females in the ILCAs, Australia's most popular single handed dinghy class, at the Oceania and Australian Open and Youth Championships sailed in early January. by Rod Thomas Posted 22 Jan 06:34 AEDT The final frontier in the North Atlantic The final frontier in the North Atlantic Vendée Globe update looks at past year's disasters Storms and damage in the final days, close to the finish of the Vendée Globe, are not uncommon. Tired boats and brutally fatigued sailors are a combination doubly challenged by winter gales in the North Atlantic. by Vendée Globe media Posted 22 Jan 04:52 AEDT Vendee Globe, SailGP, RORC Transatlantic Race Vendee Globe, SailGP, RORC Transatlantic Race It's one thing to win a sailboat race-it's a different thing to absolutely shatter the course record It's one thing to win a sailboat race—it's a different thing to absolutely shatter the existing course record. Charlie Dalin, skipper of the IMOCA 60 Macif Sante Prevoyance, accomplished the latter in the 2024/2025 Vendee Globe race. by David Schmidt Posted 22 Jan 03:00 AEDT The Magenta Project welcomes new board members The Magenta Project welcomes new board members To help advance equity and inclusion in sailing The Magenta Project has announced the appointment of new board members, bringing a wealth of experience from the world's of sailing and business and ensuring the organisation remains at the forefront of empowering women in the sport. by The Magenta Project Posted 22 Jan 02:28 AEDT Vaikobi Windsurfer Class AustralianNationals opens Vaikobi Windsurfer Class AustralianNationals opens 139 rock stars entered, epic conditions forecast for Toronto, NSW Registration and board storage are now under way for the 2025 Vaikobi National Windsurfer Class Championships at Toronto Amateur Sailing Club NSW. by Shane Baker Posted 21 Jan 22:19 AEDT B14 - the inclusive skiff B14 - the inclusive skiff Age, weight and gender do not matter Reporting from Sydney after the 2025 world championships, our reporter 'down-under' has pulled together some stats that shine a light on the inclusivity of this great class. by Ryan Gerrish Posted 21 Jan 20:38 AEDT Vendée Globe Tuesday 21st January Update Vendée Globe Tuesday 21st January Update Sam Goodchild Begins Mainsail Repair Sam Goodchild has begun the messy job of gluing together his mainsail, which is currently in two parts, as he races to get back up to speed. We get an update from him, then Conrad Colman goes for a swim to check the underside of his IMOCA yacht. by Mark Jardine Posted 21 Jan 20:18 AEDT SB20 Worlds in Singapore Day 1 SB20 Worlds in Singapore Day 1 55 crews from across the globe battling it out The SB20 World Championship 2025 kicked off at the stunning ONE degrees15 Marina in Singapore, with 55 crews from across the globe battling it out on the tricky waters. The first day of racing featured four intense races. by Anna Zyk Posted 21 Jan 19:57 AEDT Kieler Woche premiere in the Sailing Grand Slam Kieler Woche premiere in the Sailing Grand Slam 10 Olympic classes, 12 international classes, ILCA 6 Men's Worlds and more This year, Kieler Woche will be dominated by the Sailing Grand Slam, the new joint platform for the five most prestigious sailing regattas in the world. by Kiel Week Posted 21 Jan 18:37 AEDT RILEY Marlay Point Overnight Race Preview RILEY Marlay Point Overnight Race Preview A premier sailing challenge for trailable yachts & multihulls The 2025 RILEY Marlay Point Overnight Race is set to be one of the most exciting events on the Australian sailing calendar, taking place from sunset on March 8 2025 on the stunning Gippsland Lakes in Victoria. by Di Floyd Posted 21 Jan 16:33 AEDT Internationals prepare for Melbourne Osaka Cup Internationals prepare for Melbourne Osaka Cup A 5500 nautical mile double handed race from Melbourne to Osaka in Japan International entrants for the 2025 Melbourne Osaka Cup, a 5500 nautical mile double handed race from Melbourne to Osaka in Japan, are undergoing final preparations, among them are three Japanese entries and one from New Zealand. by Di Pearson/Melbourne Osaka Cup media Posted 21 Jan 16:28 AEDT Groundbreaking first GWA Indoor World Cup Groundbreaking first GWA Indoor World Cup The world's best riders wowed the crowds around the XXL pool at boot Düsseldorf Gerard and Suardiaz fêted as they take wins at groundbreaking indoor world cup during boot Düsseldorf show. by GWA Wingfoil World Tour Posted 21 Jan 16:24 AEDT SailGP: Carbon fibre wing tips by Armstrong Foils SailGP: Carbon fibre wing tips by Armstrong Foils Armstrong Foils is the Official Foil Tip Manufacturer of SailGP for the 2025 season Armstrong Foils has announced its partnership with SailGP as the Official Foil Tip Manufacturer of SailGP for the 2025 season of the global racing championship. by Kjell van Sice, Armstrong Foils Posted 21 Jan 14:51 AEDT Vendée Globe - Day 72: A swim in the Altantic Vendée Globe - Day 72: A swim in the Altantic The Crazy Kiwi Conrad Colman is pulling in the margin on the two leading daggerboarders The Crazy Kiwi Conrad Colman is pulling in the margin on the two daggerboarders ahead of him, and is up to 21st overall. by Richard Gladwell, Sail-World Posted 21 Jan 11:53 AEDT BOISW: Powered by North Sails BOISW: Powered by North Sails North Sails' commitment to the event continues to elevate both the gathering and the competitors It's registration day! As sailors gather for Bay of Islands Sailing Week (BOISW), North Sails' commitment to the event continues to elevate both the gathering and the competitors who make it special. by Hana Hielkema / Jacob Fewtrell Media Posted 21 Jan 10:23 AEDT Vendée Globe update: Adapting to broken dreams Vendée Globe update: Adapting to broken dreams It is a bitter blow for Sam Goodchild who had sailed an immaculately managed race British skipper Sam Goodchild had his best chances of finishing in fourth place ripped from his grasp in a few seconds when his IMOCA made a pair of involuntary gybes on a wave which ripped his mainsail from front to back at the level of the third reef. by Vendée Globe media Posted 21 Jan 08:40 AEDT Entry open as Finn Gold Cup returns to Cascais Entry open as Finn Gold Cup returns to Cascais Silver Cup is for the first time ever being held for U29 sailors For the third time in its long history the Finn Gold Cup will return this year to the iconic venue of Cascais, in Portugal. Entry has officially opened with the Notice of Race published on the event website. by Robert Deaves Posted 21 Jan 08:39 AEDT Record entries for International WASZP Games Record entries for International WASZP Games 190 entries in 24 hours for event in Weymouth, UK this July The International WASZP Games, set to take place in the world-renowned sailing venue of Weymouth and Portland National Sailing Academy, has reached an incredible milestone with 190 entries recorded within the first 24 hours of registration. by WASZP Class Posted 21 Jan 07:48 AEDT Crew of Lucky interviewed after breaking record Crew of Lucky interviewed after breaking record RORC Transatlantic Race crew jubilant in Grenada Bryon Ehrhart's Juan K Maxi 88 Lucky (USA) crossed the finish line outside Camper & Nicholsons Port Louis Marina, Grenada on Monday 20th January 2025 at 09:19:41 UTC. by Louay Habib / RORC Posted 21 Jan 04:15 AEDT