RORC Transatlantic Race 2026 - NoR published RORC Transatlantic Race 2026 - NoR published Charting a new course west to a spectacular finish in Antigua, West Indies The Royal Ocean Racing Club (RORC), in association with the International Maxi Association and Yacht Club de France, is delighted to announce the publication of the Notice of Race and the opening of online entry for the 2026 RORC Transatlantic Race. by Louay Habib / RORC Posted 29 May 00:53 PDT Casa Vela Cup 2025 at St Francis Yacht Club Day 1 Casa Vela Cup 2025 at St Francis Yacht Club Day 1 San Francisco turns it on for opening day of Women's Match Racing The opening day of the Casa Vela Cup 2025 hosted by the St Francis Yacht Club in San Francisco kicked off the 2025 Women's World Match Racing Tour in spectacular fashion with ten of the world's top all-female match racing teams by Women's WMRT Posted 29 May 00:50 PDT Summer Youth Olympic Games equipment confirmed Summer Youth Olympic Games equipment confirmed Dakar 2026 will feature 2 sailing events in the Techno293 World Sailing is pleased to announce the selection of Techno293 as the equipment used in competition at the upcoming Summer Youth Olympic Games Dakar 2026, being held from 31 October to 13 November 2026. by World Sailing Posted 28 May 23:08 PDT America's Cup entries open on Sunday America's Cup entries open on Sunday A Cup in turmoil - has Grant Dalton dodged a bullet with the new Cup organisation? Updated story: America's Cup got underway in Rome on Monday, with Round 2 of the official welcoming ceremonies on Wednesday in Naples. Emirates Team NZ CEO Grant Dalton appears to have dodged a bullet with the formation of of new AC organising body. by Richard Gladwell/Sail-World NZ Posted 28 May 21:18 PDT Team Racing Worlds Oreview Team Racing Worlds Oreview 12 teams ready to battle it out at New York Yacht Club Last time Pete Levesque raced in a Team Racing World Championship was 2011, in Schull, Ireland, when he was a skipper on Team Extreme representing the New York Yacht Club. by New York Yacht Club Posted 28 May 16:33 PDT Superyacht Cup Palma 2025 count down begins Superyacht Cup Palma 2025 count down begins New entries and a new home base location at the prestigious Club de Mar-Mallorca The countdown has begun for Europe's longest running superyacht regatta, with a new-look Superyacht Cup Palma 2025 all set for a spectacular 29th edition from 25-28 June. by The Superyacht Cup Palma Posted 28 May 14:20 PDT Giorgio Armani Superyacht Regatta day 1 Giorgio Armani Superyacht Regatta day 1 Ideal conditions for starting the Southern Wind RendezVous and Trophy The 2025 edition of the Giorgio Armani Superyacht Regatta, organised by the YCCS with the support of title sponsor Giorgio Armani, got under way right on time today, 28 May 2025 at 11.30 a.m. on the waters off Porto Cervo. by Yacht Club Costa Smeralda Posted 28 May 13:24 PDT The international entries taking on Transpac The international entries taking on Transpac Aloha to competitors from outside the USA Transpac's reputation as one of the premier offshore regattas always draws a contingent of sailors from all over the world. by Transpacific Yacht Club Posted 28 May 12:07 PDT America's Cup Power Plays America's Cup Power Plays And Growing Sailing Through Learning There's always so much speculation and intrigue in-between each edition of the America's Cup. Everyone wants to know what is happening behind closed doors, inside the teams, and when the Challengers meet with the Defender. by Mark Jardine Posted 28 May 10:00 PDT 2025 is going to be a huge season for IMOCA 2025 is going to be a huge season for IMOCA Antoine Mermod talks about the season ahead Over the next four years the most exciting monohull class in world offshore ocean racing will take on no less than 17 races, covering tens of thousands of miles of the world's oceans. by Ed Gorman / IMOCA Globe Series Posted 28 May 07:48 PDT America's Cup enthusiastically received in Naples America's Cup enthusiastically received in Naples The Castel dell'Ovo, was the venue for the arrival of the America's Cup in Napes The Castel dell'Ovo, set on the tuft peninsula of Megaride was the outstanding setting for the Official Host Venue Presentation of the Louis Vuitton 38th America's Cup. by America's Cup Media Posted 28 May 07:07 PDT CYCA team to take best shot at the Admiral's Cup CYCA team to take best shot at the Admiral's Cup The Australian flag will fly proud on Zen and Back 2 Black The Australian flag will fly proud on Zen and Back 2 Black during the Admiral's Cup to be held in Cowes from the Isle of Wight from 17 July - 1 August. by Cruising Yacht Club of Australia Posted 27 May 23:15 PDT 78th Annual Block Island Race 78th Annual Block Island Race A test of grit, teamwork, and offshore strategy The 78th edition of the Block Island Race, hosted by the Storm Trysail Club, delivered classic Northeast spring conditions and a course that tested every sailor's resilience, tactics, and teamwork. by Storm Trysail Club Posted 27 May 19:49 PDT Doyle Sails: Ragtime blends retro and modern Doyle Sails: Ragtime blends retro and modern Launched in 1966, Infidel now Ragtime Sailing, has celebrated her 60th year with a refit Tina Roberts has beautifully restored Ragtime Sailing in honour of her late partner's wishes, choosing Doyle Sails not only for the world-class sails but for the depth of experience, personal commitment, and collaborative support that define the team. by Doyle Sails Posted 27 May 19:15 PDT The Ocean's Logbook amplifies global voices The Ocean's Logbook amplifies global voices A digital survey that looks beyond cold statistics to capture real stories A powerful new campaign designed to capture the world's emotional connection to the ocean is being launched today ahead of the third United Nations Ocean Conference (UNOC3) in Nice, France in June. by The Ocean Race Posted 27 May 14:29 PDT SP80 kiteboat reaches a top speed of over 58 knots SP80 kiteboat reaches a top speed of over 58 knots 100 km/h barrier is smashed in Leucate The SP80 kiteboat has reached a top speed of over 58 knots, or 108 km/h. This new personal best makes SP80 the second fastest sailboat ever recorded, behind Vestas Sailrocket II and its 68.01-knot top speed. by SP80 Posted 27 May 03:04 PDT Italian SailGP Team acquired by investors Italian SailGP Team acquired by investors The consortium includes Hollywood royalty, Anne Hathaway SailGP has today announced that the Red Bull Italy SailGP Team, has officially been acquired by a consortium of accomplished investors and sports industry leaders, including Hollywood royalty, Anne Hathaway. by SailGP Posted 27 May 01:53 PDT Armstrong Foils: On tour - Home of Armstrong II Armstrong Foils: On tour - Home of Armstrong II Join America's Cup champion, Blair Tuke and Armstrong team riders on the tour of NZ's Far North Join three times America's Cup champion, Blair Tuke and Armstrong team riders Olivia Jenkins, Naumi Eychenne, Bowien van der Linden, Cash Berzolla, and Reo Stevens, on the Home of Armstrong Tour II, as they explore NZ's Far North. by Armstrong Foils Posted 26 May 21:46 PDT Italian PM welcomes America's Cup in Rome Italian PM welcomes America's Cup in Rome Prime Minister Meloni set out a bold vision for the regeneration planned around AC38 The magnificent setting of the Casino del Bel Respiro, commissioned by Pope Innocent X in 1644, in the grounds of Villa Pamphilj, was the outstanding and historic setting for the formal presentation of the Louis Vuitton 38th America's Cup. by America's Cup Media Posted 26 May 14:24 PDT Kai Marks Dasent completes 38.1nm fundraising sail Kai Marks Dasent completes 38.1nm fundraising sail Raising Funds for Union Island Secondary School and Vincy Sailing On Saturday, May 24th, 14-year-old sailor Kai Marks Dasent completed an impressive solo sail from his home St. Vincent to Union Island, covering 38.1 nautical miles in 6 hours and 3 minutes, with an average speed of 6.3 knots. by SVG Sailing Association Posted 26 May 13:42 PDT Giorgio Armani Superyacht Regatta preview Giorgio Armani Superyacht Regatta preview Sørvind to debut at this edition, in Sardinia The Mediterranean superyacht racing season will kick off on 27th May with the Giorgio Armani Superyacht Regatta, organised annually by the Yacht Club Costa Smeralda since 2008 and supported by title sponsor Giorgio Armani since 2022. by Yacht Club Costa Smeralda Posted 26 May 06:18 PDT J/105 NE*NE blitzes Elite Keel Regatta J/105 NE*NE blitzes Elite Keel Regatta Tim Russell's super hot and quick NE*NE team rolled to a fairly easy win The San Francisco YC hosted its annual springtime favorite event, the Elite Keel Regatta- for a huge fleet of twenty-six J/105s. by J/Boats Posted 25 May 11:21 PDT Edlu Distance Race at Larchmont Yacht Club Edlu Distance Race at Larchmont Yacht Club One of the "must-do" events on western Long Island Sound Last weekend, Larchmont Yacht Club held its EDLU Distance Race, the first of the major offshore races that take place on Long Island Sound all summer long. by J/Boats Posted 25 May 07:02 PDT Winning Sails for Every Sailor & Every Program Winning Sails for Every Sailor & Every Program Beer cans or the big leagues, North Sails perform From one design sails to custom inventories, trust the experts at North Sails to elevate your performance. by North Sails Posted 25 May 06:00 PDT The link between two great Australian sports The link between two great Australian sports A unique connection between brute strength and beauty James Joseph Giltinan was one of Australia's great entrepreneurs of the early 1900s, and the man most responsible for creating a unique link between one of the most confrontational football codes in the world and the beauty of sailing. by Frank Quealey Posted 24 May 23:24 PDT Camden Classics Cup is 2 months away Camden Classics Cup is 2 months away The CCC is more than just a regatta; it's a celebration The countdown is on! In just two months, the sails will be raised, and classic yacht racing will return to the stunning waters of Penobscot Bay for the 9th Annual Camden Classics Cup. by Camden Classics Cup Posted 24 May 13:14 PDT Lightweight Wind Barrier Lightweight Wind Barrier The Henri-Lloyd Breeze Jacket combines lightweight, waterproof performance with modern design The Henri-Lloyd Breeze Jacket combines lightweight, waterproof performance with modern design, making it the ideal choice for warm-weather sailing and everyday on-water activities. by Henri-Lloyd Posted 24 May 09:00 PDT 2025 America's Cup Hall of Fame Challenge Preview 2025 America's Cup Hall of Fame Challenge Preview Four Iconic 12-Metres To Race for STEM Education Fund NEWPORT, RI The Herreshoff Museum and the America's Cup Hall of Fame are proud to announce the 2025 America's Cup Hall of Fame Challenge, set to take place October 4-5, 2025, in Newport, Rhode Island. by Herreshoff Marine Museum Posted 24 May 08:57 PDT “Foil4TheGulf” sets Southern Hemisphere record “Foil4TheGulf” sets Southern Hemisphere record With over 200 entrants the Black Foils and Live Ocean's event “Foil4TheGulf” raises awareness With over 200 entrants the Black Foils and Live Ocean's event “Foil4TheGulf” to raise awareness for the Hauraki Gulf / Tikapa Moana Marine Protection Bill has become New Zealand's largest ever foiling event by entries. by Live Ocean Posted 24 May 02:12 PDT Copa del Rey MAPFRE surpasses 100 entries Copa del Rey MAPFRE surpasses 100 entries Still almost two months to go until the start The Copa del Rey MAPFRE continues to exceed expectations — and this year, it's doing so well in advance. by Copa del Rey MAPFRE Posted 23 May 07:41 PDT America's Cup: Big changes in crew line-up America's Cup: Big changes in crew line-up Women and Youth crews to sail in AC75 in the next Cup - Final Draft of AC38 Protocol Historic changes are proposed in the Final Draft of the Protocol released by the America's Cup Defender. For the first time a Female and Youth crew members will be part of the six-crew lineup on board the all-electric AC75s. by Richard Gladwell/Sail-World NZ Posted 23 May 01:00 PDT America's Cup: The Blitz of Statements America's Cup: The Blitz of Statements Various parties associated with the America's Cup released statements calling for more transparency Various parties associated with the America's Cup released statements calling for more transparency in the America's Cup. Emirates Team New Zealand responded by releasing what is tagged as the Final Draft of the Protocol. by Richard Gladwell/Sail-World NZ Posted 22 May 21:31 PDT IMA Maxi Europeans overall IMA Maxi Europeans overall Bella Mente successfully defends her IMA European Championship title The 20 remaining yachts competing in the IMA Maxi European Championship, organised by the Circolo del Remo e della Vela Italia in conjunction with the International Maxi Association, took part in a final coastal race today in a 8-14 knot southwesterly. by James Boyd / International Maxi Association Posted 22 May 15:53 PDT Cape Horn Hall of Fame nominations close by 30 May Cape Horn Hall of Fame nominations close by 30 May Public nominations open for just a little longer The International Association of Cape Horners (IACH) is calling for nominations for new inductees to the Cape Horn Hall of Fame. by Barry Pickthall for IACH Posted 22 May 15:52 PDT America's Cup: Emirates Team NZ respond America's Cup: Emirates Team NZ respond Emirates Team New Zealand has responded to the statements sent overnight (NZT) Emirates Team New Zealand has responded to the statements sent overnight by two Challenger teams calling for more transparency in the negotiations over the Protocol and venue for the 38th Match. by Richard Gladwell/Sail-World NZ Posted 22 May 15:44 PDT World Foiling Congress 2025 concludes World Foiling Congress 2025 concludes Event attracted top industry leaders, experts, and stakeholders The second edition of the World Foiling Congress took place this week at Palazzo della Borsa in Genova (Italy), attracting top industry leaders, experts, and stakeholders from across the global Foiling Community. by WeAreFoiling Posted 22 May 14:52 PDT J/70 UK Grand Slam 2 at Royal Southern Yacht Club J/70 UK Grand Slam 2 at Royal Southern Yacht Club 7 races for the North Sails May Regatta Having suffered through some tough conditions in Grand Slam 1, the forecasts were looking hopeful for the second event of the UK J/70 Season. As we got closer to the event it was anyone's guess as to how the racing would pan out. by James Curtis / J70 UK Class Posted 22 May 14:28 PDT 6mR Worlds return to Seawanhaka Corinthian YC 6mR Worlds return to Seawanhaka Corinthian YC Oyster Bay and Long Island Sound are renowned as some of the best sailing waters in the world Founded in 1871 and located on Oyster Bay, New York, SCYC is America's oldest yacht club and its association with the Sixes goes right back to the class's foundation in 1907. by Fiona Brown Posted 22 May 13:41 PDT Steering the Course kicks off to #AccelerateAction Steering the Course kicks off to #AccelerateAction World Sailing's global women's sailing festival gets under way soon The 2025 edition of Steering the Course, World Sailing's global women's sailing festival, gets under way on 23 May with a week-long focus on #AccelerateAction in support of this year's International Women's Day theme. by World Sailing Posted 22 May 13:12 PDT IMA Maxi Europeans Inshore Series overall IMA Maxi Europeans Inshore Series overall Bella Mente by Hap Fauth crowned the Champion 2025 in Sorrento With the overall victory of Bella Mente, owned by American Hap Fauth and skippered by Terry Hutchinson, the curtain falls on the Tre Golfi Sailing Week 2025. by Tre Golfi Sailing Week Posted 22 May 11:24 PDT