OK Dinghy Worlds at Lake Garda Day 2 OK Dinghy Worlds at Lake Garda Day 2 Nick Craig holds narrowest of leads Britain's Nick Craig holds the narrowest of leads after the second day of racing at 2025 OK Dinghy World Championship on Lake Garda, hosted by Circolo Vela Arco. Both Craig and Andrew Mills added another race win each and are even on three points. by Robert Deaves Posted 17 Sep 17:03 NZST Dr. Peter Puskic on TOC's Pacific Data Expedition Dr. Peter Puskic on TOC's Pacific Data Expedition Dr. Peter Puskic discusses The Ocean Cleanup's Pacific Data Expedition This year, The Ocean Cleanup teamed up with some of the returning Transpac fleet to gather data on the Great Pacific Garbage Patch using innovative camera technology and AI that the organization developed. by David Schmidt Posted 17 Sep 03:00 NZST OK Dinghy Worlds at Lake Garda Day 1 OK Dinghy Worlds at Lake Garda Day 1 Nick Craig starts title defence with two solid race wins The 2025 OK Dinghy World Championship began on Lake Garda on Monday with two races in sublime conditions that left everyone with smiles from ear to ear, albeit with sore legs and tired bodies. by Robert Deaves Posted 16 Sep 17:22 NZST Wetsuit Outlet Moth UK Championship Day 1 Wetsuit Outlet Moth UK Championship Day 1 An extraordinary first day of racing in Torbay An extraordinary first day at the Wetsuit Outlet International Moth UK Championship saw four races held and some very tired sailors wondering how they were going to get through three more days of the same. by Mark Jardine Posted 5 Sep 10:06 NZST 2026 Fireball Worlds Torquay - website now online 2026 Fireball Worlds Torquay - website now online Continuing the momentum after the superb event at Lake Garda this year The taste of the last limoncellos may still be lingering on the taste buds following the recent 135 boat Worlds on Lake Garda, but the Fireball Class is already turning its attention to next year's Worlds being hosted by Royal Torbay Yacht Club in the UK. by UK Fireball Association Posted 18 Sep 01:21 NZST 52 Super Series Porto Cervo preview 52 Super Series Porto Cervo preview Spectacular Sardina will see teams looking to finish 2025 on a high note Teams on the 52 SUPER SERIES head to the renowned YC Costa Smeralda in Porto Cervo for the final event of the season, 52 SUPER SERIES - Porto Cervo - Range Rover regatta, all sharing the same, universal ambition, to finish on an absolute high note. by 52 Super Series Posted 17 Sep 23:39 NZST Chicago welcomes Women's Match Racing Worlds Chicago welcomes Women's Match Racing Worlds Four days of world-class competition on the waters of Lake Michigan The Windy City is set to welcome twelve elite women match racing teams this week as the 2025 World Sailing Women's Match Racing Worlds comes to Chicago, 17-20 September, promising four days of world-class competition on the waters of Lake Michigan. by Women's WMRT Posted 17 Sep 17:12 NZST Mediterranean Maxi Offshore Challenge concludes Mediterranean Maxi Offshore Challenge concludes Jean-Pierre Barjon's Spirit of Lorina has won for the second time For a second occasion, Jean-Pierre Barjon's Spirit of Lorina has won the IMA Mediterranean Maxi Offshore Challenge (MMOC). Having first claimed this title for the 2021-22 season, the French-flagged silver Botin 65 has again won it for 2024-25. by International Maxi Association Posted 17 Sep 10:03 NZST Globe40 2025 update Globe40 2025 update Fast gallop towards the Canaries, German team in the lead After this superb start from Cadiz on Sunday, the Class40s of the 2nd edition of the GLOBE40 didn't wait long to demonstrate their full potential and their desire to compete. by Sirius Events Posted 17 Sep 07:41 NZST Growing Female Participation in Sailing Growing Female Participation in Sailing Success Stories in the Flying Fifteen fleet It's been an incredible summer of sailing in the UK, and one of the highlights for me has been talking with competitors at major events, learning how they started sailing, what they love most about the sport, and their visions for the future. by Mark Jardine Posted 17 Sep 05:00 NZST Zhik launches new season range Zhik launches new season range Advancing its Made For Water ethos with athlete-driven products and strengthened partnerships Zhik unveils its new season line-up, advancing the brand's expansion into paddle and rowing while reinforcing its long-standing leadership in dinghy and yachting. by Zhik Posted 17 Sep 04:24 NZST 2025 Formula Wing Worlds Sardinia Preview 2025 Formula Wing Worlds Sardinia Preview First ever Formula Wing Worlds to take place in Sardinia The inaugural Formula Wing World Championships marks another important step in the progress of the fast-developing sport of wingfoil racing. by WingFoil Racing World Cup Posted 17 Sep 04:15 NZST The Famous Project CIC The Famous Project CIC A crew of seven female sailors to circumnavigate the globe Today, Mediterranean sailor Alexia Barrier presented the six female sailors selected to accompany her this fall in an attempt to break the crewed, round the world, unassisted, and non-stop sailing record, the infamous Jules Verne Trophy. by Agence TB Press Posted 17 Sep 03:40 NZST Clipper Race heads for Punta del Este Clipper Race heads for Punta del Este Teams face marathon 5,300 nautical mile race with first ocean crossing The ten teams racing in the Clipper 2025-26 Round the World Yacht Race have departed Puerto Sherry, Spain, bound for the second stop of the circumnavigation; Punta del Este, Uruguay. by Clipper Race Posted 17 Sep 01:54 NZST 56th La Solitaire du Figaro Paprec Leg 2 start 56th La Solitaire du Figaro Paprec Leg 2 start After a 30-hour delay, the 34 sailors were finally able to head out to sea After a 30-hour delay, the 34 sailors competing in La Solitaire du Figaro Paprec 2025 were finally able to head out to sea and face the elements. At 7 p.m. this Monday, September 15, the starting gun was fired. by La Solitaire du Figaro Paprec Posted 16 Sep 07:28 NZST IRC Rating Rule unites Admirals Cup & Sardinia Cup IRC Rating Rule unites Admirals Cup & Sardinia Cup Yacht Club Costa Smeralda (YCCS) has announced the return of the Sardinia Cup The Royal Ocean Racing Club (RORC) has confirmed that the Admiral's Cup will return in 2027, building on the spectacular success of its 2025 comeback after a 22-year hiatus. by Louay Habib / RORC Posted 16 Sep 06:39 NZST Three new ORC Pacific Coast Champions crowned Three new ORC Pacific Coast Champions crowned 22 teams from the US and Australia raced diverse designs at the Rolex Big Boat Series With a three-hour-long Bay Tour race as the final test for competitors, the 61st edition of the Rolex Big Boat Series hosted by St. Francis Yacht Club came to a stunning close yesterday afternoon. by Offshore Racing Congress Posted 16 Sep 05:39 NZST Biotherm wins the Ocean Race Europe Biotherm wins the Ocean Race Europe For Paul, this was most satisfying of wins in a race that he planned for and targeted for many years Paul Meilhat and his crew on Biotherm are the runaway winners of the second edition of The Ocean Race Europe after adding their fourth leg win in five starts early this morning. by Ed Gorman / IMOCA Globe Series Posted 16 Sep 00:36 NZST Holcim-PRB claims 2nd place in Boka Bay Holcim-PRB claims 2nd place in Boka Bay After memorable comeback in The Ocean Race Europe Leg 5 The Holcim-PRB crew claimed an outstanding second place on the fifth and final leg of The Ocean Race Europe, navigating a course full of twists and turns. by Holcim-PRB Posted 15 Sep 20:59 NZST Biotherm win final leg into Montenegro Biotherm win final leg into Montenegro To seal dominant overall victory in The Ocean Race Europe 2025 Paul Meilhat's French-flagged IMOCA Biotherm has won the fifth and final stage of The Ocean Race Europe - the 1,600-nautical mile leg from Genova, Italy to Boka Bay in Montenegro - and in doing so has confirmed a spectacular overall win. by The Ocean Race Posted 15 Sep 17:43 NZST Team Malizia Third in Boka Bay Team Malizia Third in Boka Bay Clinching Podium Finish in Final Leg of The Ocean Race Europe 2025 After a tight battle for the podium on the fifth and final stage of The Ocean Race Europe 2025, Team Malizia crossed the finish line in Boka Bay, Montenegro, early this morning to claim third place and five points. by Team Malizia Posted 15 Sep 17:33 NZST Biggest ever OK Dinghy Worlds Opens in Italy Biggest ever OK Dinghy Worlds Opens in Italy More than 200 OK Dinghy sailors took to the water for the practice race at Lake Garda Never, in all of history, have so many OK Dinghies gathered in one place at the same time and gone sailing. On Sunday, at Lake Garda, for the first time ever, more than 200 OK Dinghy sailors took to the water for the practice race. by Robert Deaves Posted 15 Sep 16:46 NZST Recycled. Reborn. Ready for Adventure. Recycled. Reborn. Ready for Adventure. Henri-Lloyd transforming marine waste into purpose-built performance Crafted from NetPlus ripstop with midweight Repreve insulation that delivers incredible warm. Built for coastal weather, shifting winds, and the rhythm of the sea. Transforming marine waste into purpose-built performance. by Henri-Lloyd Posted 15 Sep 08:00 NZST La Solitaire du Figaro Paprec Leg 2 start tomorrow La Solitaire du Figaro Paprec Leg 2 start tomorrow After 486 miles of a modified course, the Spanish coast will come into sight On Monday, September 15 at 2.45pm, the 34 solo skippers will set course southwards towards the port of Vigo, Spain. A leg already shaping up to be demanding, with a depression forcing the race committee to postpone the start by 24 hours. by La Solitaire du Figaro Paprec Posted 15 Sep 05:57 NZST XR 41 Documentary: Chasing Gold at the ORC Worlds XR 41 Documentary: Chasing Gold at the ORC Worlds Watch this great video which goes inside the X-Yachts Racing Team Episode 3 of the XR 41 documentary series is now online. Titled "Chasing Gold at the ORC Worlds - Inside the X-Yachts Racing Team", this episode follows our racing team through an intense campaign at the 2025 ORC World Championship in Tallinn. by X-Yachts Posted 15 Sep 05:00 NZST Six Continents, One World Title Six Continents, One World Title 22 Teams Set for Offshore Double Handed Worlds The Royal Ocean Racing Club (RORC), in collaboration with Cap-Regatta and supported by LGL and Jeanneau, is proud to host the 2025 Offshore Double Handed World Championships from 22nd September to 1st October from Cowes, Isle of Wight. by Royal Ocean Racing Club Posted 15 Sep 04:44 NZST Monaco Classic Week 2025 Monaco Classic Week 2025 A spectacular display of sail and motor on the French Riviera Monaco Classic Week put on a spectacular display of sail and motor on the French Riviera this week. A celebration of traditional sailing yachts, vintage motor yachts, vintage motorboats and 12' dinghies were hosted in the glittering marina. by Ingrid Abery Posted 15 Sep 04:00 NZST Globe40 2025 underway Globe40 2025 underway From Andalusian perfumes to African scents The GLOBE40 competitors regretfully left Cadiz, which gave the race an unforgettable welcome; but enthusiasm also prevails among the crews before tackling this first official leg of the race towards the city of Mindelo on the island of Sao Vicente. by Sirius Events Posted 15 Sep 03:52 NZST Register for 37th Antigua Classic Yacht Regatta Register for 37th Antigua Classic Yacht Regatta A celebration of sailing heritage and camaraderie Registration is officially open for the 37th Antigua Classic Yacht Regatta, set for April 15-20, 2026 in the UNESCO World Heritage Site of Nelson's Dockyard, Antigua. by Antigua Classic Yacht Regatta Posted 15 Sep 03:31 NZST IKA 2025 Masters Worlds at Bilge Ozturk Kite Club IKA 2025 Masters Worlds at Bilge Ozturk Kite Club Jonson rides the Black Sea waves to victory Danish kiteboarder James Jonson was crowned Champion at the IKA 2025 Masters World Championship, held at the Bilge Ozturk Kite Club on the shores of the Black Sea, as wild waves brought an early end to the final day of competition. by International Kiteboarding Association Posted 15 Sep 03:06 NZST J/24 Worlds 2025 in Plymouth, UK overall J/24 Worlds 2025 in Plymouth, UK overall Cillian Dickson and crew on 'Headcase' take the title 18-20 knots of breeze and a 3-4m swell greeted the fleet for the final day of racing and the competitors looked excited with the possibility that they may get to use their genoas for once! by James Mills Posted 15 Sep 02:37 NZST The Ocean Race Europe Leg 5 Day 8 The Ocean Race Europe Leg 5 Day 8 The fleet pushes north towards Boka Bay The battle for the podium positions on fifth and final stage of The Ocean Race Europe 2025 looks set to come to an exciting conclusion over the next 24 hours as the top five teams close in on the finish line in Boka Bay in Montenegro. by The Ocean Race Posted 15 Sep 02:28 NZST North Sails expands in Auckland North Sails expands in Auckland North Sails Auckland has strengthened its presence with three new sites in Auckland. North Sails Auckland team has relocated and expanded into three new sites, each tailored to deliver specialised service and support to the sailing community. by North Sails NZ Posted 14 Sep 23:35 NZST Kiwi medal blitz at iQFoil U-23 Womens Worlds Kiwi medal blitz at iQFoil U-23 Womens Worlds Stella Bilger and Aimee Bright have won the Gold and Silver Medals at the iQFoil U-23 Womens Worlds. Rising New Zealand windfoiling star Stella Bilger has claimed the biggest title of her career, winning the iQFOiL under-23 world championships in Portugal. Aimee Bright won the Silver medal in a tight Final. by Yachting NZ Posted 14 Sep 22:21 NZST Maxi Yacht Rolex Cup: Defining excellence Maxi Yacht Rolex Cup: Defining excellence The 2025 edition featured two world titles The Maxi Yacht Rolex Cup brings together some of the finest yachts in world, combines them with elite sailing talent and sets them to compete in one of the most stunning locations yachting has to offer. by Quinag Posted 14 Sep 20:37 NZST The Kitchen Maker 18ft Skiff Racing The Kitchen Maker 18ft Skiff Racing Long-time sponsor ready for the 2025-26 season When the Australian 18 Footers League's 2025-26 season starts on Sydney Harbour on Sunday, October 12, one of the long-time skiff sponsors back for the 15th continuous season is The Kitchen Maker. by Frank Quealey Posted 14 Sep 20:00 NZST iQFOiL U23 Worlds at Portimão overall iQFOiL U23 Worlds at Portimão overall Super Finals Deliver Thrilling Climax in Portugal After five days of racing in Portimão, the iQFOiL U23 World Championships have already put the young athletes through a full spectrum of challenges. The opening two days were dominated by strong winds that rewarded raw speed and power. by iQFOiL Communications Posted 14 Sep 17:14 NZST Rolex New York Yacht Club Invitational Cup overall Rolex New York Yacht Club Invitational Cup overall San Diego Rips Victory from the Jaws of Defeat "We've seen this movie before." - That thought had to be running through the minds of the 9 sailors on the San Diego YC team—and their fan base watching the live broadcast back at home—as they found themselves in the blender at the top of the first beat. by New York Yacht Club Posted 14 Sep 17:01 NZST Maxi Yacht Rolex Cup 2025 overall Maxi Yacht Rolex Cup 2025 overall Galateia and Django 7X claim Maxi World Championships The Maxi Yacht Rolex Cup concluded today with the Costa Smeralda in more clement mood; moderate to light conditions enabling crews to focus more on tactics and boat speed and less on survival and protecting equipment. by International Maxi Association Posted 14 Sep 09:40 NZST 35th Maxi Yacht Rolex Cup at Porto Cervo overall 35th Maxi Yacht Rolex Cup at Porto Cervo overall Galateia and Django 7X win Rolex World Championships in Maxi 1 and Maxi Grand Prix classes The 35th edition of the Maxi Yacht Rolex Cup concluded with a final day of top-class sailing, followed by the traditional prize-giving ceremony in Piazza Azzurra. by Yacht Club Costa Smeralda Posted 14 Sep 07:35 NZST 2025 Windsurfing Formula Foil Worlds Overall 2025 Windsurfing Formula Foil Worlds Overall Wolf dominates, Martinez del Cerro wins Masters The Formula Windsurfing Foil World Championships, organized by Circolo Surf Torbole under the authority of the Italian Sailing Federation (FIV), came to a close today on Lake Garda. by Elena Giolai Posted 14 Sep 06:36 NZST 2025 Star Worlds at Split, Croatia overall 2025 Star Worlds at Split, Croatia overall Paul Cayard and Frithjof Kleen crowned champions in a final-race thriller After six fiercely contested races across the waters of the Split Channel, Paul Cayard and Frithjof Kleen have been crowned Star World Champions, sealing the title on the very last race of the championship in one of the most thrilling finishes. by ISCYRA Posted 14 Sep 04:52 NZST The Ocean Race Europe Leg 5 Day 7 The Ocean Race Europe Leg 5 Day 7 Meilhat's Biotherm leads the way on the Road to Boka Bay Paul Meilhat's Biotherm (FRA), the overall leader of The Ocean Race Europe, has now taken the lead on the sixth day of the race's fifth leg from Genova, Italy to Boka Bay in Montenegro. by The Ocean Race Posted 14 Sep 02:44 NZST Switch Global Championships at Lake Garda Day 2 Switch Global Championships at Lake Garda Day 2 Plenty of surprises on another spectacular day Another 3 races were completed on the second day of competition at Fraglia Vela Malcesine for the Switch Global Championships. The typical afternoon breeze of Lake Garda blew up to 15 knots, making the racing increasingly spectacular. by Fraglia Vela Malcesine Posted 14 Sep 01:32 NZST 2025 ORC Double-Handed Worlds concludes 2025 ORC Double-Handed Worlds concludes Mia Gioia, Colombre and Altissimus are the new champions in Monfalcone Fifty-five teams representing ten nations gathered in the Gulf of Trieste this week for the ORC Double-Handed World Championship 2025, hosted by Yacht Club Monfalcone at Marina Monfalcone in collaboration with the Offshore Racing Congress (ORC). by Offshore Racing Congress Posted 14 Sep 01:01 NZST SailGP: Day 2 cancellation lifts Kiwi team SailGP: Day 2 cancellation lifts Kiwi team Cancellation of racing on Day 2 has lifted the Black Foils to the Season 5 top slot. A second place result, after Day 2, was sufficient to enable the New Zealand team to moved past Australia, with whom they were on equal points, to take the lead on the Season 5 leaderboard, with three events left to sail. by Ben Mackey, Black Foils Posted 14 Sep 00:38 NZST Sailing roles available in Dubai Sailing roles available in Dubai Dubai Offshore Sailing Club is recruiting! Dubai Offshore Sailing Club (DOSC), one of the Middle East's most established and internationally recognised Sailing Clubs, is inviting applications for the role of Racing and Events Manager, and RYA Cruising Instructor. by Dubai Offshore Sailing Club Posted 14 Sep 00:00 NZST SailGP: Brits win French event SailGP: Brits win French event Day 2 of the Sail Grand Prix in Saint-Tropez has been cancelled due to forecast thunderstorms Day 2 of the Rockwool France Sail Grand Prix in Saint-Tropez has been cancelled due to forecast thunderstorms expected to impact the area during scheduled racing. by SailGP Media Posted 13 Sep 23:25 NZST