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Long Beach Olympic Classes Regatta day 3
Mother Nature teases the competitors
© Simone Staff
Double Double
Big events, and even bigger results!
© Rolex / Carlo Borlenghi
Enzo Balanger wins Moth Worlds
Malcesine crowns the new champion
© Martina Orsini
Double win for Brits in Aarhus
At the 2025 iQFOiL World Championships
© Sailing Energy / iQFOiL Class
29er Europeans at Lake Garda
Record-breaking event closes in style
© Sander van der Borch
Long Beach Olympic Classes Regatta day 3
Long Beach Olympic Classes Regatta day 3
Mother Nature teases the competitors
Mother Nature teased the competitors today and made them wait a bit, but she did not disappoint; the sun came out and a big westerly built to 18-20 knots!
by Long Beach Yacht Club
Posted 15 Jul 10:22 PDT
The Iconic Admiral's Cup Returns!
The Iconic Admiral's Cup Returns!
Harken UK caught up with the RORC CEO and Admiral's Cup sailors ahead of the event
After a long hiatus, this prestigious international yachting regatta makes its grand comeback from 17- 31 July at The Royal Ocean Racing Club (RORC) in Cowes, Isle of Wight.
by Harken UK
Posted 15 Jul 08:30 PDT
Excellent Olympic Season Openers for GP Watercraft
Excellent Olympic Season Openers for GP Watercraft
Bermudan ILCA sailors enjoy a strong start to the season!
The first two Olympic events of 2025 proved a very positive start to the season for GP Watercraft and their Bermudan ILCA sailors: Sebastian Kempe (ILCA 7) and Adriana Penruddocke (ILCA 6) who are both coached by Shaun Priestley of GP Watercraft.
by Isaac Marsh
Posted 15 Jul 04:00 PDT
A century of human endeavour
A century of human endeavour
The Fastnet Race is regarded as one of offshore sailing's most complete proving grounds
For 100 years, the Rolex Fastnet Race has been regarded as one of offshore sailing's most complete proving grounds. It is a place where ambitions and dreams meet harsh reality, where skill, endurance and fortitude are severely tested.
by Quinag
Posted 15 Jul 03:14 PDT
Martine Grael in Racing on the Edge
Martine Grael in Racing on the Edge
First female driver to win a Fleet Race captured in behind-the-scenes documentary
Major milestone moment for SailGP captured in behind-the-scenes documentary series, which reaches 10 million total viewers since launching in 2021.
by SailGP
Posted 15 Jul 01:45 PDT
Get ready to celebrate world's best sailing photos
Get ready to celebrate world's best sailing photos
16th edition of the Pantaenius Yacht Racing Image Award
Professional photographers from around the globe are invited to submit their best yacht racing images captured between October 14, 2024, and October 12, 2025.
by Yacht Racing Image Award
Posted 15 Jul 00:15 PDT
Alli Bell & Restless crew to make Transpac history
Alli Bell & Restless crew to make Transpac history
On course to be the first woman skipper to win Transpac overall
Alli Bell and the crew of her Cal 40 Restless took a winch handle to the notion that winning the Transpacific Yacht Race's top corrected-time prize requires membership in an old-boys club or a mighty war chest.
by David Schmidt / Transpacific Yacht Club
Posted 14 Jul 23:28 PDT
Rolex Fastnet Race IRC Four preview
Rolex Fastnet Race IRC Four preview
The pinnacle of grass roots sailing has 97 entries
The very largest yachts, including the 100ft Ultim foiling trimarans and 60ft IMOCAs are an essential part of the spectacle of the Fastnet Race, however a critical element in the race's enduring appeal is that this is predominately a grass roots event.
by Rupert Holmes / RORC
Posted 14 Jul 12:36 PDT
Long Beach Olympic Classes Regatta day 2
Long Beach Olympic Classes Regatta day 2
Classic Long Beach conditions return
The weather conditions at the Long Beach Olympic Classes Regatta shifted noticeably today, delivering the classic Long Beach breeze that many expect from this world-class venue.
by Long Beach Yacht Club
Posted 14 Jul 11:44 PDT
NYYC International Women's Championship update
NYYC International Women's Championship update
Third group of skippers includes Nicole Breault, Dominique Proyoveur, Laura van Veen
While there is no nationality requirement for the crews that will compete in the 2026 New York Yacht Club International Women's Championship, a number of teams are embracing the opportunity to wave their respective national flags at the debut edition.
by New York Yacht Club
Posted 14 Jul 10:42 PDT
New Class 40 campaign for Global Solo Challenge
New Class 40 campaign for Global Solo Challenge
Ronnie Simpson aims to be first American to win singlehanded, non-stop around world race
American sailor Ronnie Simpson has launched a new ocean racing campaign to compete in the Global Solo Challenge race; a singlehanded, non-stop around the world sailing race that begins and ends in Vigo, Spain in 2027.
by Ronnie Simpson
Posted 14 Jul 10:10 PDT
The Sardinia Cup set to return in 2026
The Sardinia Cup set to return in 2026
The competition will make its long-awaited return to the waters of the Costa Smeralda
The Yacht Club Costa Smeralda (YCCS) is pleased to announce the return of the Sardinia Cup, one of the Club's most iconic regattas and a renowned international sailing event.
by Yacht Club Costa Smeralda
Posted 14 Jul 08:38 PDT
How inclusive is sailing?
How inclusive is sailing?
Largest global survey aims to find out
The Magenta Project has today launched the 2x25 global survey, marking the start of the most ambitious equity and inclusion review ever undertaken in sailing and the wider marine industry.
by The Magenta Project
Posted 14 Jul 06:18 PDT
Aegean 600 - Snakes and ladders in extremis
Aegean 600 - Snakes and ladders in extremis
Event was the sixth in the IMA's annual Mediterranean Maxi Offshore Challenge
If the previous two Aegean 600s were among the most brutal offshore races on record with storm force winds and violent gusts, conversely this year's fifth edition of the anti-clockwise lap of the Aegean Sea was largely the lightest.
by International Maxi Association
Posted 14 Jul 05:14 PDT
Is Your Boat Ready for Racing Season?
Is Your Boat Ready for Racing Season?
Rooster has gathered some of the best videos and blogs to make boat care easier
From fine-tuning your rigging to quick repairs before a race, keeping your boat in top condition doesn't need to be complicated. ?
by Rooster
Posted 14 Jul 04:00 PDT
2025 Long Beach Olympic Classes Regatta kicks off
2025 Long Beach Olympic Classes Regatta kicks off
The first week of the OCR includes five Olympic classes
The highly anticipated 2025 Long Beach Olympic Classes Regatta officially commenced on Saturday, 12 July, marking the beginning of Olympic campaigns since the venues were announced.
by Long Beach Yacht Club
Posted 14 Jul 01:14 PDT
How Transpac's first finishers earned the podium
How Transpac's first finishers earned the podium
The first teams to reach Diamond Head are as varied as they are inspiring
From a maxi-sled to a doublehanded keelboat and a 68-foot catamaran, the first teams to reach Diamond Head are as varied as they are inspiring.
by David Schmidt / Transpacific Yacht Club
Posted 13 Jul 20:35 PDT
A challenging and memorable 5th edition AEGEAN 600
A challenging and memorable 5th edition AEGEAN 600
Bright lights and gleaming trophies were not the only indication of a successful edition
At Saturday night's Awards Ceremony of the 2025 AEGEAN 600 the bright lights and gleaming trophies were not the only indication of a successful 5th edition of this challenging offshore race organized annually by the Hellenic Offshore Racing Club (HORC).
by Hellenic Offshore Racing Club
Posted 13 Jul 16:40 PDT
Double Double
Double Double
And the rest of the line is not toil and trouble, but quadruple, then another double…
On the eve of the 100th Fastnet that has attracted some 464 entries, I heard of one entry in this record fleet that seemed so very apt. Not only because it includes the Commodore of the RORC, but because it combines two Brits and two Aussies.
by John Curnow, Sail-World.com AUS Editor
Posted 13 Jul 15:00 PDT
International Moth Worlds at Lake Garda overall
International Moth Worlds at Lake Garda overall
Malcesine crowns France's Enzo Balanger as the new World Champion
The 2025 Moth World Championship has officially come to an end on the waters of Lake Garda, closing a week of exceptional technical and sporting level hosted by Fraglia Vela Malcesine from July 6 to 13.
by Francesca Frazza
Posted 13 Jul 09:51 PDT
Dutch Water Week preview
Dutch Water Week preview
The youngest city in the Netherlands will celebrate sport, fun, and innovation
From Olympic champions to first-time paddleboarders—everyone is welcome on and around the water during Dutch Water Week 2025 in Almere. From Palma de Mallorca, passing by Hyerès and Kiel to Los Angeles, now to the Weerwater in the heart of Almere.
by Dutch Water Week
Posted 13 Jul 06:36 PDT
Q&A with Deborah Blair
Q&A with Deborah Blair
During a recent Henri-Lloyd recent photoshoot on the Solent with team Katabatik
Henri-Lloyd caught up with young British sailor Deborah Blair on their most recent photoshoot on the Solent with team Katabatik to shoot the new Dynamic range onboard a Cape 31.
by Henri-Lloyd
Posted 13 Jul 04:00 PDT
La Solitaire du Figaro Paprec
La Solitaire du Figaro Paprec
34 Sailors in Pursuit of Sailing's Holy Grail
Unattainable, timeless, uncompromising, iconic—superlatives abound when describing La Solitaire du Figaro Paprec, an event organized by OC Sport Pen Duick. And all the sailors who've taken part in this legendary race over the years would certainly agree.
by La Solitaire du Figaro Paprec
Posted 13 Jul 02:44 PDT
Gran Canaria Gloria Windsurf World Cup Day 8
Gran Canaria Gloria Windsurf World Cup Day 8
Super Finals Saturday sees Daida Moreno produce buzzer beater
The penultimate day of the 2025 Gran Canaria Gloria Windsurf World Cup saw final results gained in three categories; Women's, U21 Boy's and U18 Boy's and all three divisions required Super Finals to determine the eventual winners.
by Chris Yates
Posted 12 Jul 15:11 PDT
International Moth Worlds at Lake Garda Day 5
International Moth Worlds at Lake Garda Day 5
A day to remember on Lake Garda with waves and strong gusts
A day to remember on Lake Garda for the fifth and penultimate day of the 2025 Moth World Championship, hosted by Fraglia Vela Malcesine from 6 to 13 July.
by Francesca Frazza
Posted 12 Jul 10:52 PDT
Jazz Turner Makes History in Project FEAR
Jazz Turner Makes History in Project FEAR
Jazz credits Allen for providing cutting-edge sheeting systems, as well as expert advice
Project FEAR, an extraordinary solo sailing voyage by Jazz Turner, has concluded successfully: she became the first disabled person – and specifically the first wheelchair user – to sail non-stop and unassisted around the UK and Ireland.
by Allen
Posted 12 Jul 04:00 PDT
18th Puig Vela Clàssica Barcelona overall
18th Puig Vela Clàssica Barcelona overall
Some of the most celebrated gems of classic yachting in the waters off Barcelona
The sails have now been lowered on the 18th edition of the Puig Vela Clàssica, which this week brought together some of the most celebrated gems of classic yachting in the waters off Barcelona.
by Covadonga Muñoz
Posted 12 Jul 03:38 PDT
Dylan Fletcher previews Portsmouth
Dylan Fletcher previews Portsmouth
Fletcher says SailGP's Portsmouth debut offers the team the chance to 'right the wrongs'.
With just a week to go until SailGP's return to Great Britain, we sit down with Emirates GBR driver Dylan Fletcher to discuss the opportunities and pressures of a home event.
by SailGP
Posted 12 Jul 01:57 PDT
Australian sailors take to Olympic waters
Australian sailors take to Olympic waters
Regatta serves as an important test, not just for sailors, but also for organisers
The Long Beach Olympic Classes Regatta is set to get begin, marking the first major combined event on the waters of the LA 2028 Olympic Games.
by Lisa Darmanin / Australian Sailing
Posted 12 Jul 00:36 PDT
Marine Auctions: Two Online Auctions in July
Marine Auctions: Two Online Auctions in July
Also Jacob Seiffert has been appointed as the Area Representative for the Port Lincoln Region
Marine Auctions are proud to announce that Jacob Seiffert has been appointed as the Area Representative for the Port Lincoln Region in South Australia. Jacob is a local Commerical Fisherman.
by Marine Auctions
Posted 11 Jul 19:43 PDT
Long Beach Olympic Classes Regatta 2025 Preview
Long Beach Olympic Classes Regatta 2025 Preview
The fourth stop of the five series Sailing Grand Slam circuit
Over 200 elite athletes from 42 nations have converged on Long Beach to test their skills on the same waters that will host sailing events during the LA2028 Olympic Games as they compete in the Long Beach Olympic Classes Regatta July 12-20
by LBYC Race Office
Posted 11 Jul 17:11 PDT
Best Buddies from Germany win the AEGEAN 600 2025
Best Buddies from Germany win the AEGEAN 600 2025
The second wave of finishers benefit from last night's steadier breezes
Behind the first wave of finishers yesterday morning, yesterday and last night's steadier breezes helped sweep in another wave of Monohull and Multihull finishers to the race finish at Cape Sounion.
by Dobbs Davis / AEGEAN 600
Posted 11 Jul 14:28 PDT
Conversation with Ben Willows: CEO RS Marine Group
Conversation with Ben Willows: CEO RS Marine Group
Some people's passion for sailing runs so deep, it feels like it's woven into their DNA
There are some people whose passion for sailing runs so deep, it feels like it's woven into their DNA. Ben Willows is one of those people.
by RS Marine Group
Posted 11 Jul 12:00 PDT
101st Bayview Mackinac Race starts on Saturday
101st Bayview Mackinac Race starts on Saturday
A massive fleet of 183 monohulls and 9 multihulls will set off to race entire length of Lake Huron
It is one day to go, and the fleet is assembled in Port Huron before the start of the 101st Bayview Mackinac Race, organized by the Bayview Yacht Club and presented by National Fleet Services.
by Bayview Mackinac Race
Posted 11 Jul 11:14 PDT
International Moth Worlds at Lake Garda Day 4
International Moth Worlds at Lake Garda Day 4
Balanger dominates qualifying, storm cuts Gold fleet racing short
Day four of the 2025 Moth World Championship opened at dawn with another early start for the 137 athletes from 25 nations competing on Lake Garda.
by Francesca Frazza
Posted 11 Jul 10:47 PDT
iQFOiL Worlds in Aarhus overall
iQFOiL Worlds in Aarhus overall
Thrilling Medal Series closes out a spectacular week of high-stakes foiling in Denmark
The 2025 iQFOiL World Championship wrapped up in Aarhus with a spectacular Medal Series showdown that saw Emma Wilson (GBR 7) and Andy Brown (GBR 360) rise to the top and secure World Championship titles.
by iQFOiL Communications
Posted 11 Jul 10:37 PDT
Rolex Fastnet Race IRC Three preview
Rolex Fastnet Race IRC Three preview
This has produced the overall winner of two of the last six editions
IRC Three may consist of smaller, slower and in some cases older boats than those that will garner headlines in the first couple of days of the Rolex Fastnet Race.
by Rupert Holmes / RORC
Posted 11 Jul 09:12 PDT
Zhik Nordic Youth Sailing Championship preview
Zhik Nordic Youth Sailing Championship preview
This year's regatta will be the largest of its kind ever hosted in Tallinn
Tallinna Yacht Club brings one of the biggest sports events of the summer to Haven Kakumäe - 300 young sailors expected at the Zhik Nordic Youth Sailing Championship, plus just as many supporters on shore!
by Laura Gilbert
Posted 11 Jul 08:00 PDT
18th Puig Vela Clàssica Barcelona day 1
18th Puig Vela Clàssica Barcelona day 1
Opening victories and nautical splendor
This week, Barcelona once again takes center stage in the world of classic sailing as the 18th edition of the Puig Vela Clàssica gets under way. The opening day delivered ideal conditions for a spectacular display on the water.
by Covadonga Muñoz
Posted 11 Jul 05:28 PDT
Rolex Fastnet Race: IRC Two Preview
Rolex Fastnet Race: IRC Two Preview
With 73 entries in IRC Two, the Rolex Fastnet Race is set to deliver a striking display.
Could two new JPK 1050s upset the apple cart in IRC Two? Jean-Pierre Kelbert has a habit of breaking the mould in IRC racing, and his new 34-footer may well be a game changer in this competitive division with 73 entries.
by Andy Rice / RORC
Posted 11 Jul 03:36 PDT