The power of tech The power of tech What is the cost of safety? How do you measure it? More importantly, how do you appreciate it? What is the cost of safety? How do you measure it? More importantly, how do you appreciate it? by John Curnow, Sail-World.com AUS Editor Posted 3 Jul 10:00 NZST LA28 Olympic racing to be cut by 20% LA28 Olympic racing to be cut by 20% The LA28 Olympic "dinghy" events will be sailed off the largest container port in the US The decision to stage the Los Angeles "dinghy" events alongside a working container port appears to have been a determination by local politicians. But other big changes to reduce the Sailing Olympics are pending. by Richard Gladwell/Sail-World/com/nz Posted 2 Jul 04:19 NZST GKSS Match Cup Sweden & Nordea Women's Trophy D3 GKSS Match Cup Sweden & Nordea Women's Trophy D3 Surprise exits in Marstrand as Quarter-Finalists decided The qualifying round-robin stages at GKSS Match Cup Sweden in Marstrand finished today with the surprise departure of defending champion USA's Chris Poole/ Riptide Racing and Switzerland's Eric Monnin/ Capvis Swiss Match Racing Team from the Open Class. by World Match Racing Tour Posted 3 Jul 09:22 NZST Rolex TP52 Worlds in Cascais Day 1 Rolex TP52 Worlds in Cascais Day 1 Sled sparkle in Cascais' Atlantic surf to lead After seemingly being starved of boisterous top end conditions for some years now Okura's Sled crew have been relishing a return to big breezes and big waves. by 52 Super Series Posted 3 Jul 09:08 NZST Rolex Fastnet Race: Offshore classics set to race Rolex Fastnet Race: Offshore classics set to race IRC Zero has a rich seam of ocean-going history running through it IRC Zero has a rich seam of ocean-going history running through it. While French round the world race legend Jean-Luc Van Den Heede (aka VDH) isn't competing in the Rolex Fastnet Race, two of his former steeds will be on the IRC Zero start line. by Andy Rice / RORC Posted 3 Jul 03:21 NZST Four days to start the 5th AEGEAN 600 Four days to start the 5th AEGEAN 600 The fleet has a wide range of sizes and types represented Nearly all 60 teams are assembled here at the Olympic Marine venue getting ready for the start of the 5th edition of the AEGEAN 600, organized by the Hellenic Offshore Race Club (HORC) with co-organizers being Olympic Marine and Region of Attica. by Hellenic Offshore Racing Club Posted 3 Jul 03:20 NZST The Magenta Project unveils new brand identity The Magenta Project unveils new brand identity As part of its milestone tenth anniversary As part of its milestone tenth anniversary, The Magenta Project is excited to launch a refreshed brand identity and the first phase of its new website, reinforcing its commitment to equity and inclusion for women in sailing. by The Magenta Project Posted 3 Jul 02:47 NZST Course des Caps Update: A promising start! Course des Caps Update: A promising start! The eleven crews have begun their grand tour around the British Isles The Course des Caps - Boulogne-sur-Mer - Banque Populaire du Nord, which set sail from the shores of northern France, marks the first race of the 2025 season and kicks off the new edition of the IMOCA Globe Series Championship. by IMOCA Globe Series Posted 2 Jul 20:41 NZST 18ft Skiffs: Queensland 18 footer history 18ft Skiffs: Queensland 18 footer history Decades of successful ideas and achievement Queensland's revival over recent seasons, which resulted in a two-pronged attack by experienced and young teams in new skiffs at the 2025 Giltinan world championship by Frank Quealey Posted 2 Jul 18:46 NZST Marine Auctions: Special July Online Auction Marine Auctions: Special July Online Auction The bidding will end on Tuesday 22 July at 2pm AEST The alternative way of selling any type of vessel or marine asset with proven and successful results. by Marine Auctions Posted 2 Jul 16:03 NZST GKSS Match Cup Sweden & Nordea Women's Trophy D2 GKSS Match Cup Sweden & Nordea Women's Trophy D2 A challenging southerly breeze and short three-lap course put teams to task A challenging southerly breeze and short three-lap course put teams to task on the second day of racing at the GKSS Match Cup Sweden and Nordea Women's Trophy in Marstrand, Sweden. by World Match Racing Tour Posted 2 Jul 11:58 NZST Rolex TP52 Worlds in Cascais - Practice Day Rolex TP52 Worlds in Cascais - Practice Day Will Platoon Aviation's big breeze, big pressure experience prove key to their fourth world title? Of the three past and present world championship winning crews which completed their final practice today in typically muscular 25 knot breezes and big waves out of Cascais, Portugal it was Harm Müller-Spreer's Platoon Aviation which showed best today. by 52 Super Series Posted 2 Jul 07:02 NZST Some thoughts on provisioning for distance sailing Some thoughts on provisioning for distance sailing A new perspective on provisioning and time spent at sea One of the great joys of distance racing unfurls the moment that the dock lines are untied. Suddenly, the myriad packing lists that inevitably define most trip-planning efforts become about as relevant as a tax return from eight years ago. by David Schmidt Posted 2 Jul 05:00 NZST Freestyle Pro Tour Paros day 3 Freestyle Pro Tour Paros day 3 The return of Super X Day 3 at the FPT Paros 2025 was a slower one - with a lay day with no wind anticipated and a late skippers meeting at 13:00 to assess the conditions, there wasn't much initially filling up the schedule. by Freestyle Pro Tour Posted 2 Jul 03:00 NZST McIntyre Mini Globe Leg 2 update McIntyre Mini Globe Leg 2 update The Mad Bastard may be right! When the 1968 Sunday Times Golden Globe Race set off—the first solo, non-stop circumnavigation—many thought it impossible. But one sailor proved them wrong: Sir Robin Knox-Johnston, sailing his beloved Suhaili! by McIntyre Mini Globe Race Posted 2 Jul 01:06 NZST Young Sailors Invited to the 2025 Fireball Worlds Young Sailors Invited to the 2025 Fireball Worlds A special discounted entry fee for eligible youth participants for the event at Lake Garda Circolo Vela Arco and Fireball International are inviting young sailors from around the world to take part in the 2025 Fireball World Championship at spectacular Lake Garda, with a special discounted entry fee for eligible youth participants. by Circolo Vela Arco Posted 1 Jul 20:02 NZST Jazz Turner completes Project FEAR Jazz Turner completes Project FEAR Drama right to the end in her non-stop, solo, unassisted navigation of the British Isles Jazz Turner has completed Project FEAR, her non-stop, solo, unassisted navigation of the British Isles in her Albin 27 yacht. A flotilla of supporters met her in Seaford Bay, which grew and grew the closer they came to Brighton Marina. by Mark Jardine Posted 1 Jul 17:39 NZST GKSS Match Cup Sweden & Nordea Women's Trophy D1 GKSS Match Cup Sweden & Nordea Women's Trophy D1 Sunday's storm winds cleared to deliver ideal conditions for the opening race day Sunday's storm winds cleared to deliver ideal conditions for the opening race day of the 2025 GKSS Match Cup Sweden and Nordea Women's Trophy, official championship stages of the World Match Racing Tour and Women's World Match Racing Tour. by World Match Racing Tour Posted 1 Jul 16:33 NZST Collinson FX: July 1: US Equities hit record high Collinson FX: July 1: US Equities hit record high TheCanadian Government could not hit reverse gear fast enough, on their brand new digital tax The Canadian Government could not hit reverse gear fast enough, on their brand new digital tax, following Trump shutting down trade negotiations. by Collinson FX Posted 1 Jul 09:59 NZST Freestyle Pro Tour Paros day 2 Freestyle Pro Tour Paros day 2 The strong Meltemi blowing all throughout the night, greeted the riders in the morning Day 2 at the Freestyle Pro Tour Paros once again delivered, with the strong Meltemi blowing all throughout the night, greeting the riders at around 30 knots in the morning. by Freestyle Pro Tour Posted 1 Jul 09:44 NZST World Sailing announces split venues for LA28 World Sailing announces split venues for LA28 The boards will be at Long Beach, with the dinghy events at the Port World Sailing has said it welcomes the confirmation of sailing venues for the Olympic Games LA28 the boards will be at Long Beach, with the dinghy events at the Port. by World Sailing Posted 1 Jul 09:30 NZST NYYC International Women's Championship update NYYC International Women's Championship update The first group of invited skippers have been announced Elite-level international women's keelboat competition will return to Newport, R.I., in late summer of 2026 when the New York Yacht Club hosts the inaugural International Women's Championship. by New York Yacht Club Posted 1 Jul 08:09 NZST Luna shines bright in 2025 Morgan Cup Race Luna shines bright in 2025 Morgan Cup Race This was a truly international fleet with the majority of the teams from the UK and France The start of the Morgan Cup Race was a spectacular sight with over 100 boats beating to windward into the Western Solent for the fourth race of the Cowes Offshore Racing Series and the 11th race of the 2025 RORC Season's Points Championship. by Louay Habib / RORC Posted 1 Jul 06:18 NZST Freestyle Pro Tour Paros day 1 Freestyle Pro Tour Paros day 1 Kicking off with a nuclear single elim The opening day of the Freestyle Pro Tour (FPT) Paros kicked off exactly as forecasted - nuclear winds from morning till late afternoon, accompanied by nonstop freestyle action. by Freestyle Pro Tour Posted 1 Jul 03:25 NZST New Zero Weight 2-in-1 Shorts from Henri-Lloyd New Zero Weight 2-in-1 Shorts from Henri-Lloyd When the weather's hot, there's nothing better to keep you cool on or off the water When the weather's hot, there's nothing better than Henri-Lloyd's Zero Weight 2-in-1 shorts to keep you cool on or off the water. by Henri-Lloyd Posted 1 Jul 01:30 NZST 2025 Tiedemann Regatta 2025 Tiedemann Regatta Experience shines alongside the brightwork at the Nw York Yacht Club A century ago, R Class yachts were the sports cars of the yachting world, sleek and low to the ground, nimble in the corners and quick around the course, and, above all, demanding to drive. by New York Yacht Club Posted 30 Jun 13:44 NZST Foiling Week Malcesine 2025 concludes Foiling Week Malcesine 2025 concludes Champions crowned and records set during the twelfth edition The twelfth edition of Foiling Week came to an end today in Malcesine with the awarding of the first BirdyFish World Championship title, showing the largest fleet ever for the occasion. by WeAreFoiling Posted 30 Jun 10:30 NZST Team Malizia starts Course Des Caps Team Malizia starts Course Des Caps Challenging race around the British Isles Team Malizia set sail today from Boulogne-sur-Mer, kicking off the inaugural Course des Caps race in light winds and challenging conditions with a solid start. by Team Malizia Posted 30 Jun 08:44 NZST Holcim-PRB set off on the Course des Caps Holcim-PRB set off on the Course des Caps With Nicolas Lunven, Franck Cammas, Annemieke Bes, Alan Roberts, and onboard reporter Anne Beauge Today at 2:00 PM (French time), the IMOCA Holcim-PRB set off on the Course des Caps Boulogne sur Mer - Banque Populaire du Nord, a challenging route of over 2,000 nautical miles around the British Isles. by Team HOLCIM - PRB Posted 30 Jun 08:14 NZST America's Cup: Confidential settlement reached America's Cup: Confidential settlement reached (Updated) A confidential settlement reached over five year Cup legal claims. Confidential settlement reached between the America's Cup team Emirates Team New Zealand and their formerly contracted Event Managers, Mayo & Calder, and others associated with the company. But what of Mainstream Media's role in the affair? by Richard Gladwell, Sail-World.com/NZ Posted 30 Jun 04:58 NZST J/70 Mixed-Plus Worlds at Lake Garda Overall J/70 Mixed-Plus Worlds at Lake Garda Overall Winners crowned at inaugural event, hosted by Circolo Vela Torbole It's hard to imagine a better debut for the inaugural J/70 Mixed-Plus World Championship, held in the iconic sailing venue of Torbole on Lake Garda in Italy. by Julie & Christopher Howell Posted 30 Jun 03:40 NZST Kieler Woche Day 10 Kieler Woche Day 10 Seven nations celebrate victories at the finale On the final sailing day of Kieler Woche 2025, there were beaming faces all around the Olympic Centre in Schilksee. Eleven decisions were made on Sunday and alongside Germany, Denmark, France, GB, Malta, Sweden, & Hungary were able to celebrate victories. by Kieler Woche Posted 30 Jun 03:29 NZST Dan Turner prepares for Mini Globe Race 2025 Leg 3 Dan Turner prepares for Mini Globe Race 2025 Leg 3 Sailing aboard his homebuilt yacht, Immortal Game, Dan has navigated treacherous ocean conditions South Australian sailor Dan Turner finished in 2nd place and is now preparing to embark on the third leg of the Mini Globe Race 2025 — a gruelling solo circumnavigation challenge for sailors in compact 5.8-metre yachts. by Dan Turner Posted 30 Jun 03:08 NZST SGS Gold at Kieler Woche goes to France and GB SGS Gold at Kieler Woche goes to France and GB The best German team, Theresa Löffler and Christopher Hoerr, finished fifth With a victory in the final medal race of the Kieler Woche, the British team of Martin Wrigley and Bettine Harris secured gold in the 470 class on Sunday (June 29). by Kieler Woche Posted 30 Jun 02:39 NZST Reach Your Sailing Potential Today Reach Your Sailing Potential Today Elevate Every Outing with North Sails EDGE is the addition to the 3Di ENDURANCE family. Designed for crossover sailors, ENDURANCE EDGE is as ready for regattas as it is for day sailing. by North Sails Posted 30 Jun 01:00 NZST From ORC to DH: The XR 41 Delivers Again From ORC to DH: The XR 41 Delivers Again All eyes were on the new XR 41 during the Maior Regatta in Kiel All eyes were on the new XR 41 during the Maior Regatta in Kiel, where she convincingly won under ORC. The boat has proven her versatility by taking on Denmark's Fyn Cup — and winning again. by X-Yachts Posted 29 Jun 21:07 NZST GWA Wingfoil World Cup Tarifa 2025 overall GWA Wingfoil World Cup Tarifa 2025 overall Big upsets mark changing of the guard in Tarifa The GWA returned to the iconic location of Tarifa this July for the sixth consecutive year, delivering four days of thrilling Surf-Freestyle action. A total of 17 women and 28 men registered for this second Surf-Freestyle stop of the 2025 season. by GWA Wingfoil World Tour Posted 29 Jun 15:49 NZST Kieler Woche Day 9 Kieler Woche Day 9 Hosts without Sailing Grand Slam medals, but leading in five classes The final six medals in the mixed classes of the Olympic Sailing Grand Slam (SGS) at Kieler Woche will be awarded on Sunday (June 29) without any German contenders. by Kieler Woche Posted 29 Jun 15:23 NZST 29th Superyacht Cup Palma overall 29th Superyacht Cup Palma overall Rose produces historic conclusion to a spectacular event History was made at the Superyacht Cup Palma today when the 24m Wally yacht Rose became the first ever three-time winner of the iconic event, remarkably completing the achievement over three successive years on the Bay of Palma. by The Superyacht Cup Palma Posted 29 Jun 06:20 NZST 44Cup Marstrand 2025 overall 44Cup Marstrand 2025 overall Team Nika's golden wheels get shinier While the penultimate day of racing at the 44Cup Marstand was cancelled due to excess wind, today conditions off the paradise Swedish island for the final three races were still boisterous from the lumpy residual sea state after Friday's gale. by 44Cup Posted 29 Jun 05:44 NZST J/70 Mixed-Plus Worlds at Lake Garda Day 3 J/70 Mixed-Plus Worlds at Lake Garda Day 3 Yupi extends its lead, To Nessa climbs on to podium: all eyes on the grand finale in Torbole A busy day full of tactical challenges wrapped up in Torbole Saturday, where the first-ever J/70 Mixed-Plus World Championship continues at full speed. by Julie & Christopher Howell Posted 29 Jun 05:04 NZST Switch Class Captivates Foiling Week 2025 Switch Class Captivates Foiling Week 2025 Dickinson and Schultheis Edge Out Narrow Victories The Switch Class brought the fireworks to Foiling Week 2025 — and it came down to the wire. After four days of sun, speed, and suspense on Lake Garda, the newest class on the foiling scene delivered a debut to remember. by Antonio Cozzolino Posted 28 Jun 21:19 NZST 31st Block Island Race Week Day 5 31st Block Island Race Week Day 5 IHG Hotels and Resorts Race Day concludes the event Block Island Race Week's final tent party was abuzz with anticipation and excitement Friday evening, as sailors and spectators awaited the announcement of cumulative awards for the regatta's 60th anniversary. by Storm Trysail Club Posted 28 Jun 11:56 NZST Vaikobi Launches V-DRY-X Vaikobi Launches V-DRY-X The New Standard in Grand Prix Sailing Dry Gear Vaikobi, a global leader in high-performance ocean sports apparel, is proud to unveil V-DRY-X: a breakthrough range of sailing dry gear engineered for Grand Prix racing and coastal yachting. by Vaikobi Posted 28 Jun 11:01 NZST Rolex Fastnet Race at 100 – the making of a giant Rolex Fastnet Race at 100 – the making of a giant At present 469 yachts have entered this special edition - a far cry from its humble origins in 1925 One month remains until the 26 July start of the Rolex Fastnet Race, this year celebrating both its centenary as well as that of the club it spawned: the Royal Ocean Racing Club. by James Boyd / RORC Posted 28 Jun 10:44 NZST Collinson FX: June 27: Confidence builds in US Collinson FX: June 27: Confidence builds in US The US Dollar has been tumbling, as the need for a safe haven dissipates. Focus back on Trade Wars. US equity markets continued to rally as confidence builds. The US Dollar has been tumbling, as the need for a safe haven dissipates, while trade wars come back into focus. by Collinson FX Posted 28 Jun 08:35 NZST Crew dynamics will be decisive in Course des Caps Crew dynamics will be decisive in Course des Caps Just two days to go before the start of the first race of the eagerly-awaited 2025 IMOCA season With just two days to go before the start of the first race of the eagerly-awaited 2025 IMOCA season, all eyes are on Boulogne-Sur-Mer as 11 crews prepare to race around the British Isles in the Course des Caps-Boulogne sur Mer-Banque Populaire du Nord. by Ed Gorman / IMOCA Globe Series Posted 28 Jun 07:01 NZST 29th Superyacht Cup Palma day 2 29th Superyacht Cup Palma day 2 Linnea Aurora turns the tables as it gets tight at the top A bigger and better breeze welcomed the racing fleet on the second day of the Superyacht Cup Palma 2025, resulting in full-tilt sailing around the 23nm five-leg racecourse. by The Superyacht Cup Palma Posted 28 Jun 06:16 NZST