2025 edition of fivepointfive magazine published 2025 edition of fivepointfive magazine published 5.5 Metre Class now off to Poland for the first time The 2025 edition of fivepointfive Magazine was launched during the recent Alpen Cup at Riva and is now available to read online and download. by Robert Deaves Posted 20 May 22:35 AEST Henri-Lloyd supports Jazz Turner's challenge Henri-Lloyd supports Jazz Turner's challenge GBR para-athlete overcomes fears in attempt to break record For a young woman with multiple and complex health issues, Jazz Turner is remarkable calm as she faces her imminent departure on her around Great Britain sailing challenge. by Henri-Lloyd Posted 20 May 18:00 AEST A new IMOCA for Boris Herrmann's Team Malizia A new IMOCA for Boris Herrmann's Team Malizia Three teams have joined forces to build three new boats Boris Herrmann's Team Malizia announces the build of a new IMOCA racing yacht and with it, an unprecedented collaboration. by Team Malizia Posted 20 May 16:01 AEST Spotlight on the stars Spotlight on the stars Top 12 highlights at the 2025 Sanctuary Cove International Boat Show If you're looking to sample all the excitement of Australia's premiere marine lifestyle showcase, these star attractions are sure to draw the crowds. by Sanctuary Cove International Boat Show Posted 20 May 14:35 AEST Newcomers enter Melbourne to Apollo Bay Yacht Race Newcomers enter Melbourne to Apollo Bay Yacht Race The 52 nautical mile sprint is the final race of the ORCV summer sailing program Competitors in the 2025 Melbourne to Apollo Bay Yacht Race (M2AB) will start this final offshore event of the season under the eerie cover of darkness at 0400 hours on Saturday the 24th of May. by ORCV Media/Jane Austin Posted 20 May 14:29 AEST VX One Class forms Int. Class Assoc. VX One Class forms Int. Class Assoc. Significant new chapter begins for VX One sailors with formation of an Int Class Assoc. A significant new chapter has just begun for VX One sailors worldwide with the formation of the VX One International Class Association by Mackay Boats Posted 20 May 14:06 AEST Whitehead finish 9th at Formula Kite Europeans Whitehead finish 9th at Formula Kite Europeans A confident return to international competition in Urla, Türkiye Australia's Breiana Whitehead has made a confident return to international competition, finishing ninth overall at the 2025 Formula Kite European Championships in Urla, Türkiye. by Lisa Darmanin / Australian Sailing Team Posted 20 May 10:54 AEST sMRT Alert from Wescom launches in Australia sMRT Alert from Wescom launches in Australia The latest innovation from world-leading man-overboard beacon manufacturer sMRT The latest innovation from world-leading man-overboard beacon manufacturer sMRT, a Wescom Group brand, is now available for purchase through Wescom Group Australia. by Wescom Group Posted 20 May 06:24 AEST IMA Maxi Europeans day 1 IMA Maxi Europeans day 1 Jolt takes the lead The International Maxi Association's European Championship, run by Circolo del Remo e della Vela Italia out of Sorrento, began its second phase today with four days of windward-leeward and coastal racing on the Gulf of Naples. by James Boyd / International Maxi Association Posted 20 May 05:57 AEST Formula Kite Europeans in Urla overall Formula Kite Europeans in Urla overall Nolot and Pianosi reclaim European Titles, and Maeder wins Open Trophy Racing couldn't have been more dramatic in the medal series day of the 2025 Formula Kite European Championships. With too many passes to count, a steady eight knots and smooth, turquoise water provided a perfect playing field in Urla. by International Kiteboarding Association Posted 20 May 05:48 AEST Pirelli is once again partnering with Luna Rossa Pirelli is once again partnering with Luna Rossa Collaboration will focus on virtualization, artificial intelligence and advanced materials Pirelli is once again partnering with Luna Rossa team for the 38th America's Cup, joining the Italian challenger as Official Sponsor and Technical Partner, supporting the team in developing cutting-edge technological solutions. by Luna Rossa Prada Pirelli Posted 20 May 03:01 AEST Sailing is for Everyone – and We Mean It Sailing is for Everyone – and We Mean It Rooster are proud to support the communities making that a reality Sailing is a sport with space for everyone - and at Rooster, we're proud to support the communities making that a reality. by Rooster Posted 20 May 02:00 AEST NYYC hosts 2025 World Sailing Mid-Year Meeting NYYC hosts 2025 World Sailing Mid-Year Meeting Board conducted a series of productive strategic meetings The gathering brought the World Sailing Board and Council together in person at the Club's historic 44th Street Clubhouse in Manhattan—an iconic venue designed by Whitney Warren, renowned architect of Grand Central Station. by World Sailing Posted 20 May 01:19 AEST TP52 Pallas Capital Gold Cup Finale overall TP52 Pallas Capital Gold Cup Finale overall Fierce short course racing at Royal Prince Alfred Yacht Club The Pallas Capital Gold Cup concluded over the weekend with fierce short course racing and continual progression for all nine teams marking a fitting end to the annual TP52 Australia four-act series. by Nic Douglass for @sailorgirlhq Posted 19 May 23:50 AEST Formula Kite Europeans in Urla day 5 Formula Kite Europeans in Urla day 5 Momentum shifts as 16 riders head to the Medal Series Fortunes were won and lost as five days of racing came down to the last minutes of Sunday's racing to determine which women and men would head to Monday's top-eight medal series. by International Kiteboarding Association Posted 19 May 13:07 AEST America's Cup: Part 2 - No Excuse to Lose America's Cup: Part 2 - No Excuse to Lose The last race of the (63+254i) America's Cup has begun where tension deepens and strategy sharpens The last race of the (63+254i)th America's Cup has begun. Earth's syndicate, led by the New York Yacht Club, faces off against the Thalassocratic League of Deniau in a final match — winner takes all. by Pierre-Jean M. Cottalorda Posted 19 May 09:49 AEST The appeal of offshore The appeal of offshore Is there still appeal? Have we made it too onerous? Why would someone take it up now? I had been pondering. Yes. Marquee events have no issue attracting entrants. Middle Sea, Transpac, Cape to Rio, Fastnet, and Hobart all spring to mind instantly, but what of the ‘lesser' races? Lots of boats in pens (slips) a lot of the time by John Curnow, Sail-World.com AUS Editor Posted 19 May 08:00 AEST 44Cup Porto Cervo overall 44Cup Porto Cervo overall Team Nika regains 'her' golden wheels Vladimir Prosikhin, tactician Nic Asher and Team Nika provided a masterclass in RC44 racing on the final day of the 44Cup Porto Cervo, organised between the RC44 Class and Yacht Club Costa Smeralda. by 44Cup Posted 19 May 07:36 AEST Record falls in Regata dei Tre Golfi Record falls in Regata dei Tre Golfi The tone was set with a magnificent downwind spinnaker start in 15 knots of wind While summer time Mediterranean offshore races can often be windless affairs, this was not the case for the 70th Regata dei Tre Golfi, the Circolo del Remo e della Vela Italia's 156 mile offshore race that formed opening part of the IMA Maxi Europeans. by James Boyd / International Maxi Association Posted 18 May 22:14 AEST Formula Kite Europeans in Urla day 4 Formula Kite Europeans in Urla day 4 Despair and dominance define chaotic day Scrappy racing in mixed up breeze kicked off the next stage of the championship as the leaders gave a masterclass in consistency while others dropped kites and places heading towards the medal series. by International Kiteboarding Association Posted 18 May 18:37 AEST Dragon Worlds at Vilamoura overall Dragon Worlds at Vilamoura overall NONO wins Corinthian division, and FEVER the Masters title After an incredible week of high-stakes competition and unforgettable on-and-off- water moments, the Dragon World Championship by Tivoli Hotels & Resorts wrapped by Prow Media Posted 18 May 07:22 AEST Littlewood claims bronze in ILCA7 Worlds Littlewood claims bronze in ILCA7 Worlds It was a tale of two winds that decided the World Champions Zac Littlewood has claimed a bronze medal at the ILCA 7 World Championships in Qingdao, China, after an intense and unpredictable week of racing. by Lisa Darmanin / Australian Sailing Team Posted 18 May 05:52 AEST 44Cup Porto Cervo day 3 44Cup Porto Cervo day 3 Team Nika clings on going into final day After yesterday's stomach churning washing machine of a day, the Costa Smeralda turned the glamour conditions back on again for day three of the 44Cup Porto Cervo, organised by the RC44 class and the Yacht Club Costa Smeralda. by 44Cup Posted 18 May 05:40 AEST ILCA 6 Women's and ILCA 7 Men's Worlds overall ILCA 6 Women's and ILCA 7 Men's Worlds overall The northern wind arrives - Qingdao's final challenge Today marks the final day of the 2025 ILCA World Championships. While the champions have yet to be crowned, Qingdao's signature northern wind has already unfurled the curtain on the ultimate showdown. by Frankie Zheng / ILCA Posted 18 May 01:28 AEST 2026 Junior Worlds set for Medemblik, Netherlands 2026 Junior Worlds set for Medemblik, Netherlands A famous and beautiful sailing venue with a deep-rooted legacy in Olympic-class racing The International 49er and Nacra 17 Class Association proudly announces that the 2026 Junior World Championships for the 49er, 49erFX, and Nacra 17 classes will take place in Medemblik, Netherlands, from July 19 to 26th, 2026. by Alexia Lahoud / 49er and Nacra 17 Sailing Posted 17 May 22:21 AEST Dalton claims Alinghi are still recruiting Dalton claims Alinghi are still recruiting Emirates Team NZ CEO claims the Swiss America's Cup team Alinghi are still actively recruiting. In the course of a TV interview following the announcement of the venue for the 38th America's Cup, Emirates Team New Zealand CEO claimed that the Swiss America's Cup team Alinghi, were still actively recruiting, despite being in an "orderly wind-down". by Richard Gladwell/Sail-world.com Posted 17 May 21:14 AEST May 2025 edition of FINNFARE published May 2025 edition of FINNFARE published In a new look magazine, the focus is on original feature length content In a new look magazine, the focus is on original feature length content, illustrated with the usual extensive photos. by Robert Deaves Posted 17 May 16:12 AEST Bulwarks and Bulldust – watch Episode Two Bulwarks and Bulldust – watch Episode Two Three time Jane Tate Memorial Trophy winner, Annika Thomson, talks racing and rubbish... Episode Two of Bukwarks and Bulldust featuring Annika Thomson from Ocean Crusaders is now up and running. The three time Jane Tate Memorial Trophy winner talks about her favourite subjects - racing and rubbish... by Bulwarks and Bulldust Posted 17 May 08:54 AEST Victorian Sailing Centre opens at Geelong Victorian Sailing Centre opens at Geelong This centerpiece of the revitalised waterfront will host local, national, international races Geelong has established itself as Victoria's premier sailing destination and training ground for the next generation of sailors with the official opening of the Victorian Sailing Centre thanks to the Allan Labor Government. by Royal Geelong Yacht Club Posted 17 May 08:30 AEST TP52 Pallas Capital Gold Cup Finale preview TP52 Pallas Capital Gold Cup Finale preview Local heroes put hat in the ring The Act 4 Finale of the 2025 Pallas Capital Gold cup will be sailed on Pittwater from Royal Prince Alfred Yacht Club this weekend, including an addition to the fleet with a local team, led by Rear Commodore Peter Farrugia, putting their hat in the ring. by Nic Douglass for @sailorgirlhq Posted 17 May 07:50 AEST WMRT adds first ever Ireland stage WMRT adds first ever Ireland stage Dublin Match Cup joins the 2025 tour season as a tier 2 world tour event The World Match Racing Tour is pleased to announce the addition of its first ever tour stage in Ireland with the launch of the Dublin Match Cup. by WMRT Posted 17 May 07:04 AEST Dragon Worlds at Vilamoura day 5 Dragon Worlds at Vilamoura day 5 'Provezza Dragon' has already secured the title Day 5 of the Dragon World Championship by Tivoli Hotels & Resorts brought light winds and only one race, but it was enough to make history: Provezza Dragon, led by Andy Beadsworth, has secured the 2025 Dragon World Champion title, ahead of the final da by Prow Media Posted 17 May 05:40 AEST 44Cup Porto Cervo day 2 44Cup Porto Cervo day 2 Team Nika edges ahead after lumpy day For day two of the 44Cup Porto Cervo, organised between the RC44 class and the Yacht Club Costa Smeralda, Sardinia served up very different conditions to Thursday. by 44Cup Posted 17 May 05:08 AEST Formula Kite Europeans in Urla day 3 Formula Kite Europeans in Urla day 3 Racing cancelled, so let's focus on IKA being recognised as clean class The International Kiteboarding Association (IKA) is proud to have been recognized as a Clean Class by Sailors for the Sea, a leading ocean conservation organization. by International Kiteboarding Association Posted 17 May 05:01 AEST ILCA 6 Women's and ILCA 7 Men's Worlds day 5 ILCA 6 Women's and ILCA 7 Men's Worlds day 5 Clearing Skies and Fresh Breezes: Racing Finally Begins in Qingdao After four consecutive days of still air and thick fog, the ILCA World Championships in Qingdao finally saw its first official races on Day 5. by Frankie Zheng / ILCA Posted 17 May 01:30 AEST Team Racing World Championship preview Team Racing World Championship preview Changing to Sonar keelboats and the two-on-two format, in New York A new format, a different type of boat and a 10-year gap are all conspiring to tear apart any attempt to build a form guide for the 2025 Team Racing World Championship, which is set for May 28 to June 1 at the New York Yacht Club Harbour Court. by New York Yacht Club Posted 17 May 00:35 AEST Maximize Performance with Smart Sail Choices Maximize Performance with Smart Sail Choices Think of North Sails as your Sail Strategist Smart sail choices start with advice from trusted sail experts. Find your competitive edge with the North Sails team. by North Sails Posted 16 May 23:30 AEST 505 Worlds at coming to Hayling Island in 2026 505 Worlds at coming to Hayling Island in 2026 Taking place from Thursday 2nd to Saturday 11th July 2026 Some of the world's best dinghy sailors will be coming to Hayling Island Sailing Club for the 2026 505 World Championships, taking place from Thursday 2nd to Saturday 11th July 2026. by Ian Mitchell Posted 16 May 22:28 AEST IMA Maxi Europeans gets underway IMA Maxi Europeans gets underway 70th Regata dei Tre Golfi starts the offshore stage The fourth edition of the International Maxi Association's Maxi European Championship sets sail today with the start of its offshore component, the Regata dei Tre Golfi. by James Boyd / International Maxi Association Posted 16 May 22:09 AEST Zhik Microfleece™ Performance Shorts Zhik Microfleece™ Performance Shorts Engineered for Warm Water Performance Developed through years of working with Olympic and World Champion sailors, the new Microfleece™ Performance Shorts are made for high-output days on the water. by Zhik Posted 16 May 15:00 AEST Bavaria C46 test sails this weekend on Pittwater! Bavaria C46 test sails this weekend on Pittwater! Find out why this fantastic ayacht won the prestigious European Yacht of the Year Award A friendly reminder that we are hosting a test sail opportunity of the award-winning Bavaria C46 on Pittwater this weekend (17th/18th May). Find out why this fantastic and innovative yacht won the prestigious European Yacht of the Year Award. by Ensign Yachts Posted 16 May 13:27 AEST Dragon Worlds at Vilamoura day 4 Dragon Worlds at Vilamoura day 4 Leaderboard shake-up Day 4 of the Dragon World Championship by Tivoli Hotels & Resorts delivered picture-perfect "Champagne sailing" conditions, thrilling spectators and teams alike just 3 nautical miles off the coast of Vilamoura. by Prow Media Posted 16 May 07:41 AEST 44Cup Porto Cervo day 1 44Cup Porto Cervo day 1 Five boats within two points after light opening day The RC44s once again demonstrated their versatility on day one of the 44Cup Porto Cervo. Two races were held successfully for the nimble owner-driver one designs in light conditions in which other keelboat classes would have struggled. by 44Cup Posted 16 May 03:44 AEST Formula Kite Europeans in Urla day 2 Formula Kite Europeans in Urla day 2 Medalist comes back - others face gold fleet cut It was moving day on the Bay of Urla for some who chipped away at the top three while some leaders faltered and others straddled the gold fleet cut. by International Kiteboarding Association Posted 16 May 03:40 AEST New Versatile Training Dinghy Launches in the UK New Versatile Training Dinghy Launches in the UK The FD Future is the perfect platform GP Watercraft is excited to announce a new partnership with FD Yachts to bring the uniquely versatile training dinghy, the FD Future, to the UK market. by GP Watercraft & FD Yachts Posted 16 May 02:00 AEST ILCA 6 Women's and ILCA 7 Men's Worlds day 4 ILCA 6 Women's and ILCA 7 Men's Worlds day 4 Wind yet to arrive, fog prevails Heavy fog returned from the south, choking off what little wind remained. At 11:17 a.m., AP over H was hoisted. The fleet was towed back to shore once again, for yet another stretch of waiting. by Frankie Zheng / ILCA Posted 16 May 00:21 AEST Entries surpass 100 for Airlie Beach Race Week Entries surpass 100 for Airlie Beach Race Week 74 Islands Distillery has signed up as Naming Rights Sponsor As entries breach the century mark, Whitsunday Sailing Club (WSC) is pleased to announce that 74 Islands Distillery has signed up as Naming Rights Sponsor for 2025 Airlie Beach Race Week (ABRW) by Di Pearson/ABRW media Posted 15 May 18:35 AEST Naples to host 2027 America's Cup Naples to host 2027 America's Cup The fight for the Auld Mug will take place under the watchful shadow of Mt Vesuvius The Government of Italy, in conjunction with Team New Zealand and the Royal New Zealand Yacht Squadron, are pleased to announce Italy as the Host Country and Naples as the Host City for the Louis Vuitton 38th America's Cup to be held in 2027. by America's Cup Media Posted 15 May 18:17 AEST