2025 Ida Lewis Distance Race preview 2025 Ida Lewis Distance Race preview Diverse fleet readies to blend skill and endurance Showcasing one of the most diverse fleets in recent years, the roster includes 10 ORC, seven doublehanded, and 19 PHRF boats, with a strong showing from youth and collegiate sailors for respective challenge trophies in each division. by Barby MacGowan Posted 10 Aug 06:29 PDT Formula Kite Worlds head to Sardinia Formula Kite Worlds head to Sardinia New venue announced for the 9th Sardinia Grand Slam New venue announced for the 9th Sardinia Grand Slam, sailing event scheduled next September 28th to October 5th: the ninth edition will crown queens and kings of the foil that made its five-circle debut in Paris Games. by Formula Kite World Championships Posted 10 Aug 02:10 PDT Paul Meilhat: "This is one I'd love to win" Paul Meilhat: "This is one I'd love to win" The Biotherm skipper is set for The Ocean Race Europe The French IMOCA skipper Paul Meilhat wears his heart on his sleeve and he is making no secret of the fact that he loves The Ocean Race Europe format and would dearly love to win it. by Ed Gorman / IMOCA Globe Series Posted 10 Aug 00:25 PDT Cup sailor and commentator dies suddenly Cup sailor and commentator dies suddenly A look at the many achievements and contributions of Peter Lester who died suddenly at 70yrs. It seems like only last month that Peter Lester was being carried shoulder high in his OK Dinghy, up Takapuna Beach, having just won the 1977 World championship, having just won the World championship. . by Richard Gladwell, Sail-World NZ Posted 9 Aug 15:25 PDT Bulwarks and Bulldust – Show 2 Season 2 Bulwarks and Bulldust – Show 2 Season 2 Bill Barry Cotter AM - Founder of Maritimo Motor Yachts - talks about boats, brands, and bulldust Bill Barry Cotter AM - Founder of Maritimo Motor Yachts - talks about boats, brands, and bulldust by Bulwarks and Bulldust Posted 9 Aug 15:11 PDT 2025 Garmin ORC World Championship preview 2025 Garmin ORC World Championship preview In all there will be 548 sailors racing 65 yachts (28 to 47 feet) representing 9 nations Over the last few days teams and their boats entered in the 2025 Garmin ORC World Championship have been arriving at the new marina facilities at Kalev Yacht Club and the Tallinn Olympic Yachting Centre for their registration and inspection formalities. by Offshore Racing Congress Posted 9 Aug 13:48 PDT Optimists in the Ora Cup Ora day 2 Optimists in the Ora Cup Ora day 2 Light winds, prize lottery, and new challenges ahead in Sunday's Gold Fleet The second day of the Ora Cup Ora 2025 was sailed in lighter winds, perfectly in line with the spirit of an event that, for 30 editions, has combined sailing, friendship, and tourism on Lake Garda. by Elena Giolai Posted 9 Aug 10:54 PDT GWA Wingfoil World Cup Gran Canaria concludes GWA Wingfoil World Cup Gran Canaria concludes Benjamin Castenskiold and Marie Schlittenbauer take the titles The GWA returned to Gran Canaria for the third consecutive year, but 2025 brought a fresh twist with a new competition site — the vibrant and wind-blessed shores of El Burrero. by Gemma Hamaini Posted 9 Aug 07:55 PDT The Ocean Race Europe Leg One to be complex The Ocean Race Europe Leg One to be complex The opening stage promises to provide a stern test for the fleet The opening leg of The Ocean Race Europe, starting this Sunday afternoon, promises to be a demanding one. by The Ocean Race Posted 9 Aug 07:15 PDT Final wrap film of the Admiral's Cup Final wrap film of the Admiral's Cup Event is reborn after more than two decades The Admiral's Cup is back - reborn after more than two decades. Following over two years of planning and preparation by the Royal Ocean Racing Club, its revival marked a defining moment in the Club's centenary celebrations. by RORC Posted 9 Aug 05:01 PDT America's Cup impasse close to resolution. America's Cup impasse close to resolution. The impasse over the Protocol is expected to be resolved next week - meeting in Auckland. The impasse over the Protocol for the 38th America's Cup is expected to be resolved, one way or the other, next week, with a meeting of the parties in Auckland. by Richard Gladwell Sail-World NZ Posted 9 Aug 04:56 PDT Inaugural Cannes-Malta Race Preview Inaugural Cannes-Malta Race Preview Who will challenge the Maxi Black Jack? The winner in real time, in 2 days and 12 hours of the Rolex Fastnet Race at the end of July, the maxi Black Jack will compete in the first edition of the Cannes-Malta Race from 8 to 15 October, a new offshore race co-organised by the Yacht Club de Cannes by Yacht Club de Cannes Posted 9 Aug 02:43 PDT Cowes Week 2025 overall Cowes Week 2025 overall Fabulous, flying finish With the spectacle of many of the fleets finishing in the sunshine, downwind under spinnaker, this year's Cowes Week concluded in style. by Gael Pawson Posted 8 Aug 14:41 PDT 29er World Championship at Porto overall 29er World Championship at Porto overall Danish–Norwegian team of Nicklas Holt and Philip Forslund crowned champions The 2025 29er World Championship in Porto ended in high suspense — but no further racing. The results from yesterday held firm after light winds kept the fleet ashore until the final possible start time at 4:00 p.m. by International 29er Class Posted 8 Aug 14:12 PDT German Marie Schlittenbauer claims World title German Marie Schlittenbauer claims World title The teenager triumphs at the Gran Canaria GWA Wingfoil World Cup 2025 The German teenager triumphs at the Gran Canaria GWA Wingfoil World Cup 2025 over Spanish riders Nía Suardíaz and Mar de Arce. by Gabinete de prensa Posted 8 Aug 13:28 PDT Biotherm in The Ocean Race Europe Biotherm in The Ocean Race Europe The men and women of Biotherm are all on the same wavelength On Sunday 10 August at 3:45 pm local time, Paul Meilhat and his crew comprising Amélie Grassi, Sam Goodchild, Jackson Bouttell and on-board reporter Gauthier Lebec will take the start of The Ocean Race Europe. by Biotherm Posted 8 Aug 13:17 PDT Team Holcim-PRB reveals The Ocean Race Europe crew Team Holcim-PRB reveals The Ocean Race Europe crew Rosalin Kuiper will be joined by Nicolas Lunven, Franck Cammas, Alan Roberts & Anne Beaugé On Sunday, Team Holcim-PRB will set off on the first leg of The Ocean Race Europe. For this opening stage, Rosalin Kuiper, the only female skipper in this edition, will be joined by international offshore racing experts. by Team HOLCIM - PRB Posted 8 Aug 12:52 PDT Optimists in the Ora Cup Ora day 1 Optimists in the Ora Cup Ora day 1 569 young sailors from 35 nations on Lake Garda The Ora Cup Ora 2025 kicked off with steady breeze and strong international participation. The event, held under the aegis of the Italian Sailing Federation, is one of the highlights of the Optimist calendar and a flagship regatta for Circolo Vela Arco. by Elena Giolai Posted 8 Aug 12:16 PDT The Ocean Race Europe enjoys grand opening days The Ocean Race Europe enjoys grand opening days A big turnout of fans enjoying the festivities in Kiel The Ocean Race Europe has opened in Kiel with sailors, teams, stakeholders and fans enjoying the festivities in Ocean Live Park and the speed runs on the waters off the Kiel Canal ahead of the race start scheduled for Sunday at 1550 local time (CEST). by The Ocean Race Posted 8 Aug 11:14 PDT World Sailing nominated for Sport Positive Awards World Sailing nominated for Sport Positive Awards Shortlisted in Inspired Inspiration category for the Oria Marine Support Fleet Project World Sailing been shortlisted for three categories in the Sport Positive Awards 2025 in recognition of its role in creating a more sustainable, resilient, equitable, and climate-conscious future for sport. by World Sailing Posted 8 Aug 10:43 PDT CSA announces launches 5 year calendar CSA announces launches 5 year calendar For Caribbean based International Regattas from 2026 to 2030 The Caribbean Sailing Association (CSA) is thrilled to announce the launch of its five-year calendar for the Caribbean based International Regattas from 2026 to 2030. by Caribbean Sailing Association Posted 8 Aug 09:18 PDT Audi WingFoil Racing World Cup Turkiye preview Audi WingFoil Racing World Cup Turkiye preview The stage is set for a pivotal showdown on the Bosphorus The 2025 WingFoil Racing World Cup Series lands in Istanbul, bringing high-speed action to the exclusive Fenerbahçe Sailing Club, part of the storied Fenerbahçe Sports Club, better known to football fans as one of Turkey's most iconic teams. by WingFoil Racing World Cup Posted 8 Aug 07:10 PDT The Ocean Race Summit Kiel The Ocean Race Summit Kiel Ocean experts, sailors, & policymakers to advance smart ocean solutions Yesterday, the city of Kiel hosted The Ocean Race Summit Kiel, bringing together leading voices from science, policy, sailing, and industry under the theme "Connecting Europe for a Smart Ocean." The event served as a prelude to The Ocean Race Europe. by The Ocean Race Posted 8 Aug 06:36 PDT Bonus beanie with Vaikobi backpack purchase! Bonus beanie with Vaikobi backpack purchase! Buy 1 race backpack and we'll throw in a Vaikobi Beanie... FREE! This weekend only... Buy 1 Race Backpack and we'll throw in a Vaikobi Beanie... FREE! It's your chance to gear up, gift yourself, and save. Be quick... deal ends Midnight 10 August. by Vaikobi Posted 8 Aug 04:58 PDT The Magenta Project's Global Mentoring Programme The Magenta Project's Global Mentoring Programme This initiative pairs aspiring women professionals with experienced mentors from across the globe The Magenta Project, a global initiative committed to equity and inclusion in sailing and the wider marine industry, is pleased to announce that applications are now open for its 2025/26 Mentoring Programme. by The Magenta Project Posted 8 Aug 00:25 PDT 29er World Championship at Porto Day 5 29er World Championship at Porto Day 5 Yet another shift in the competition The penultimate day of the 2025 29er World Championship in Porto brought yet another shift in the competition, as light wind conditions continued to challenge sailors and reshuffle the standings. by International 29er Class Posted 7 Aug 14:32 PDT Rolex New York Yacht Club Invitational Cup preview Rolex New York Yacht Club Invitational Cup preview More than half of the 20 teams have traveled to Newport this summer to practice One of the best ways to track the intensifying competitiveness of the Rolex New York Yacht Club Invitational Cup is the number of teams taking time to train in Newport in advance of this year's edition. by New York Yacht Club Posted 7 Aug 12:35 PDT Fact check! “Asteria's final voyage” - GGR 2022 Fact check! “Asteria's final voyage” - GGR 2022 The untold story of Asteria's sinking and Tapio Lehtinen's rescue! On NOV 18th, 2022, at around 0700hrs Tapio Lehtinen woke to a loud crash from the back of his beloved ASTERIA. He was 450 miles off the coast of South Africa racing in the solo McIntyre Golden Globe Race around the world. by Golden Globe Race Posted 7 Aug 11:44 PDT Classic Yacht Challenge Series Maine Series wrap Classic Yacht Challenge Series Maine Series wrap 127 boats competed under the CRF rating rule Across five Maine regattas this summer, 127 boats competed under the CRF rating rule. Of those, 20 boats qualified for the Classic Yacht Challenge Series (CYCS) Maine District Awards by participating in the required number of races. by Classic Yacht Owners Association Posted 7 Aug 11:28 PDT ABYMA Marine & Yachting events 2025-26 ABYMA Marine & Yachting events 2025-26 Unveiling an exciting calendar for the upcoming year The Antigua and Barbuda Yachting and Marine Association (ABYMA) is delighted to announce an exhilarating calendar of marine and yachting events for the upcoming year in Antigua and Barbuda. by Antigua and Barbuda Marine Association Posted 7 Aug 06:13 PDT Amarris crowned IRC Two-Handed European Champion Amarris crowned IRC Two-Handed European Champion Combined results from RORC Cowes Dinard St Malo and the Rolex Fastnet Race After a season of adversity and determination, French sailor Achille Nebout has claimed the 2025 IRC Two-Handed European Championship, rounding off an extraordinary campaign racing with two teammates; Gildas Mahé and Tanguy Bouroullec. by Louay Habib / RORC Posted 7 Aug 05:08 PDT Vaikobi Launches Custom Teamwear Program Vaikobi Launches Custom Teamwear Program To Elevate Team Identity and Performance Vaikobi, the world-renowned brand in performance watersports apparel, is proud to officially launch Vaikobi Custom Teamwear, a bespoke service designed to outfit teams, clubs, and businesses with high-quality, customised technical clothing. by Vaikobi Posted 6 Aug 23:00 PDT C-Tech has a quiet presence in big regattas C-Tech has a quiet presence in big regattas Behind each result in AC2025 and the Fastnet, lies months of development by C-Tech Behind each result in AC2025 and the Fastnet, lies months of development by C-Tech working quietly with sailmakers and teams to get the right materials in the right place, designed precisely for the rig, the sails, and the campaign. by Anna Merchant|C-Tech Posted 6 Aug 20:33 PDT America's Cup: Naples first taste of the Cup America's Cup: Naples first taste of the Cup The America's Cup came to Naples in 2012 and 2013 for two of the most memorable regattas. The America's Cup World Series, a multi-city series in the lead up to the 2013 America's Cup regatta in San Francisco, came to Naples in 2012 and 2013 for two of the most memorable regattas. by America's Cup Media Posted 6 Aug 18:52 PDT 29er World Championship at Porto Day 4 29er World Championship at Porto Day 4 Only one race per fleet held, but it shakes up the leaderboard Day four at the 29er World Championship Porto 2025 delivered just one race per fleet due to tricky light wind conditions — but that was enough to shake up the leaderboard! by International 29er Class Posted 6 Aug 16:08 PDT Marine Auctions: August Online Auctions Marine Auctions: August Online Auctions Bidding to Start Friday 22 August and will end Thursday 28 August at 2pm AEST Bidding to Start Friday 22 August and will end Thursday 28 August at 2pm AEST. Need a Vessel Valuation? Contact, Marine Valuations, a division of Marine Auctions Pty Ltd. by Marine Auctions Posted 6 Aug 14:05 PDT Rolex Fastnet Race video and wrap-up Rolex Fastnet Race video and wrap-up A worthy record-breaking centenary edition In stark contrast to the motley seven cruisers and decommissioned pilot cutters of the first Fastnet Race in 1925, this year's edition continued to break records, setting sail on 26 July with 444 entries. by James Boyd / RORC Posted 6 Aug 08:29 PDT Contender Worlds 2025 at Lake Garda Contender Worlds 2025 at Lake Garda More than 170 boats from a dozen countries created a true world championship I've just spent 7 weeks sailing in Europe with my friend Mark Bulka which ended with him winning his 5th world championship. Mark has won many regattas but in his acceptance speech he described this one as the highlight of his sailing career. by James Ellis Posted 6 Aug 06:51 PDT Final call for early entry for OK Dinghy Worlds Final call for early entry for OK Dinghy Worlds With more than 190 entries received so far, it will be the largest the class has ever held With more than 190 entries received so far, the 2025 OK Dinghy World Championship will be the largest the class has ever held. by Robert Deaves Posted 6 Aug 06:07 PDT 7 IMOCA teams set for The Ocean Race Europe 7 IMOCA teams set for The Ocean Race Europe The 4,500-nautical mile six-week race starts on Sunday The second edition of The Ocean Race Europe gets under way from Kiel in Germany this weekend, with seven fully-crewed mixed male and female IMOCA teams contesting a five-leg grand-prix that will take them from the Baltic Sea to the Adriatic. by Ed Gorman / IMOCA Globe Series Posted 6 Aug 05:50 PDT