Sled looking to avoid 2024's late season slide Sled looking to avoid 2024's late season slide As the 52 Super Series starts next week in Saint-Tropez Fourth overall last season, 2024 and fourth also on 2022's final standings, fifth in 2023 Takashi Okura's USA flagged Sled team start 2025 looking to find the small percentage gains here and there. by 52 Super Series Posted 26 Apr 05:28 NZST Smarter at the Dock, Safer at Sea Smarter at the Dock, Safer at Sea How Upgrades Are Changing Cruising The service being offered by yacht manufacturers leaps forward every year - responding to a market which demands the highest quality in every aspect. by Cyclops Marine Posted 26 Apr 03:00 NZST Transatlantic Race 2025 Preview Transatlantic Race 2025 Preview A North Atlantic adventure like no other The Transatlantic Race 2025 from the East Coast of the United States to the shores of the United Kingdom stands as one of sailing's most time-honored and demanding challenges. by Louay Habib Posted 26 Apr 01:52 NZST A+T Instruments 10th Anniversary Celebrations A+T Instruments 10th Anniversary Celebrations "We set out to make the World's Best Yacht Instruments" Globally recognised yacht instruments company A+T Instruments is celebrating its 10th anniversary this year after a decade of successful growth by pushing the boundaries of quality and customer service. by A+T Instruments Posted 25 Apr 23:00 NZST Is the Côte d'Azure set to deal a dose of déjà vu? Is the Côte d'Azure set to deal a dose of déjà vu? All set for the 52 SUPER SERIES 2025 season opener next week Teams from the 52 SUPER SERIES, the world's leading grand prix monohull circuit, have been hard at work through the winter and spring preparing for the 2025 season, technical updates giving way recently to on the water training. by 52 Super Series Posted 25 Apr 17:26 NZST Ficker Cup sets stage for Congressional Cup Ficker Cup sets stage for Congressional Cup Eight international match racing teams prepare to do battle Eight international match racing teams will prepare to do battle at the Ficker Cup this weekend, 25-27 April, an official qualifying event of the World Match Racing Tour, hosted by the Long Beach Yacht Club. by World Match Racing Tour Posted 25 Apr 17:09 NZST Melbourne Osaka Cup Update Melbourne Osaka Cup Update A Thrilling Finish for Quest and Lord Jiminy After more than 5,500 nautical miles of ocean racing, just 44 seconds separated Quest and Lord Jiminy in one of the closest finishes of the Melbourne to Osaka Yacht Race so far. by Melbourne Osaka Media Posted 25 Apr 11:17 NZST 56th Semaine Olympique Française de Hyères day 4 56th Semaine Olympique Française de Hyères day 4 Kiteboarders and windsurfers go for Friday gold as shifts play havoc with process On a day in which fortunes shifted as much as the winds, French Olympic Week will have its first Medal Races on Friday as the top 8 men and women kitesurfers and windsurfers battle it out for the podium. by Fédération Française de Voile Posted 25 Apr 07:33 NZST Transat Paprec Day 5 Transat Paprec Day 5 Galley & Bloch: "We couldn't have dreamed of much better!" Laure Galley - Kévin Bloch (DMG MORI Academy): "We couldn't have dreamed of much better!" by Transat Paprec Posted 25 Apr 04:59 NZST Be a Dynamic Team Be a Dynamic Team The right clothing brings so much to a sailing campaign The right clothing brings so much to a sailing campaign. It unites the team, helps improve performance, and engenders loyalty to the yacht. Quite simply, it can be a game-changer - a performance upgrade for the boat. by Henri-Lloyd Posted 25 Apr 01:30 NZST FlyingNikka in Portofino for Regate di Primavera FlyingNikka in Portofino for Regate di Primavera The Maxi yachts season opener at Yacht Club Italiano The first event of the year is approaching for the full foiling monohull FlyingNikka, which will be in action from Friday to Sunday in Portofino at the Regate di Primavera, the season-opening event dedicated to Maxi yachts organized by the YC Italiano. by FlyingNikka Posted 24 Apr 23:13 NZST Mondial du Vent 2025: the wrap up Mondial du Vent 2025: the wrap up Suardiaz and Cappuzzo claim win in FreeFly-Slalom discipline in Leucate The iconic Mondial du Vent returned to La Franqui, Leucate, for six action-packed days of wind, waves, and wingfoiling. by GWA Wingfoil World Tour Posted 24 Apr 22:20 NZST Collinson FX April 24: Assurances from Pres. Trump Collinson FX April 24: Assurances from Pres. Trump The recovery in US equities and the US Dollar continued, after assurances from Pres. Trump The recovery in US equities and the US Dollar continued, boosted by further conciliatory comments from President Trump. Tariffs imposed on China would not be anywhere near the current 145% and they would have a very good trade deal with the USA. by Collinson FX Posted 24 Apr 22:06 NZST Matosinhos-Porto set to host an exciting Fly-By Matosinhos-Porto set to host an exciting Fly-By The Ocean Race Europe will come to Portugal this summer The Fly-By, during the second leg of the European race, will bring The Ocean Race back to Portugal with a strong focus to mobilise action for ocean health. by The Ocean Race Posted 24 Apr 18:45 NZST Sail Port Stephens Performance Series Preview Sail Port Stephens Performance Series Preview Four major trophies are up for grabs Having been on cruise control earlier this month for the Commodores Cup Passage Series, Sail Port Stephens 2025 now goes up a gear for the Performance Series starting tomorrow (April 25) and running through to Sunday. by Sail Port Stephens Media Posted 24 Apr 17:42 NZST Spectacular conditions forecast for ASW 2025 Spectacular conditions forecast for ASW 2025 Strong tradewinds forecast for the 56th edition of Antigua Sailing Week The 56th edition of Antigua Sailing Week will start next week in spectacular fashion, with strong tradewinds forecast to provide adrenaline-packed sailing across nine classes. by Rupert Holmes / Antigua Sailing Week Posted 24 Apr 12:17 NZST 56th Semaine Olympique Française de Hyères day 3 56th Semaine Olympique Française de Hyères day 3 Epic Mistral baptises the next Olympic generation "Epic", "Crazy", "Nothing like it" and many words too colourful to include in a family press release sprang from the excited Mistral-lashed lips and sometimes stunned faces of those Olympic classes last back to the boat park. by Fédération Française de Voile Posted 24 Apr 06:07 NZST Transat Paprec Day 4 Transat Paprec Day 4 Elastic? Not so automatic! For the first time since the start of the race, gaps are beginning to form. Off the Portuguese coast, part of the fleet—led by DMG MORI Academy and Maël Garnier - Catherine Hunt —has found a stronger wind corridor and is breaking away at the front. by Transat Paprec Posted 24 Apr 05:16 NZST The 18ft Skiff 'Big Boat Era' The 18ft Skiff 'Big Boat Era' The original 18 footers which raced from the 1890s to the mid-1930s We are all familiar with the modern 18 footers as they speed across Sydney Harbour with their carbon fibre hulls and lightweight state-of-the-art sails and spars but they a vastly different to the original 18 footers. by Frank Quealey Posted 23 Apr 18:27 NZST 2025 Antigua Classic Yacht Regatta overall 2025 Antigua Classic Yacht Regatta overall A spectacular end to a great regatta The 36th Antigua Classic Yacht Regatta came to a successful close on Monday with tasty cream teas, fiercely competitive gig racing and the prize-giving ceremony in the historic 18th century Nelson's Dockyard. by Antigua Classic Yacht Regatta Posted 23 Apr 10:16 NZST Transat Paprec Day 3 Transat Paprec Day 3 Pier-Paolo Dean & Tiphaine Rideau: "We're having an incredible time!" They are the youngest duo in the Transat Paprec fleet. At just 19 and 20 years old, Tiphaine Rideau and Pier-Paolo Dean (Banques Alimentaires) have embarked on their first transatlantic crossing. by Transat Paprec Posted 23 Apr 07:33 NZST 56th Semaine Olympique Française de Hyères day 2 56th Semaine Olympique Française de Hyères day 2 Hyères demands patience before the Mistral with sunset finish Racing in Hyères can test every sinew and synapse, and the second day of the 56th French Olympic Week (Semaine Olympique Française de Hyères - Toulon Provence Méditerranée) was a test of patience. by Fédération Française de Voile Posted 23 Apr 07:16 NZST Transat Paprec, Classics, US Sailing, Cup news Transat Paprec, Classics, US Sailing, Cup news Some parts of North America are experiencing a faster approach of spring's warm tidings than others While some parts of North America are experiencing a faster approach of spring's warm tidings than others, the offshore racing action is plenty hot in the Transat Paprec. by David Schmidt Posted 23 Apr 03:00 NZST Stockholm International Team Race Regatta Preview Stockholm International Team Race Regatta Preview Top Tier Team Racing in the Heart of Stockholm Gamla Stans Yacht Sällskap is proud to announce the Stockholm International Team Race Regatta, a thrilling precursor to the World Championships in Team Racing for keelboats, which GSYS will host in 2026. by Jill Bederoff Posted 23 Apr 02:12 NZST Noakes Sydney Gold Coast Yacht Race Entries Open Noakes Sydney Gold Coast Yacht Race Entries Open The 384-nautical-mile race serves as the Audi Centre Sydney Blue Water Pointscore season opener The Cruising Yacht Club of Australia (CYCA) and race sponsor, Noakes Group, are pleased to announce that entries are now open for the 37th running of the Noakes Sydney Gold Coast Yacht Race. by Cruising Yacht Club of Australia Posted 22 Apr 17:35 NZST Make me smile even wider and brighter Make me smile even wider and brighter What's better than writing about a great programme to get people into yachting? Only one thing... What's better than writing about a great programme to get people into yachting? Well, how about actually speaking with a former participant who has then gone on to work in the industry. That's what! by John Curnow, Sail-World.com AUS Editor Posted 22 Apr 17:00 NZST 56th Semaine Olympique Française de Hyères day 1 56th Semaine Olympique Française de Hyères day 1 “Best day ever” as French Olympic Week sets sail in Hyères The 56th edition of French Olympic Week (Semaine Olympique Française de Hyères - Toulon Provence Méditerranée) began in classic Côte d'Azur conditions as 729 competitors from 56 nations started six days of racing. by Fédération Française de Voile Posted 22 Apr 07:10 NZST Transat Paprec Day 2 Transat Paprec Day 2 Cap St Barth, the thrill of chasing a dream! Cindy Brin and Thomas André created quite the surprise by positioning themselves among the front runners during yesterday's coastal course, holding pace throughout the evening and into Monday. by Transat Paprec Posted 22 Apr 05:46 NZST Melbourne Osaka Cup Update Melbourne Osaka Cup Update On long Escapade Robert and Michael Bradley are one of two father-son teams in the Melbourne to Osaka Cup. They crossed the finish line last night, as the drone display from Expo 2025 welcomed them in. by Melbourne Osaka Media Posted 22 Apr 00:14 NZST 2025 Antigua Classic Yacht Regatta Day 4 2025 Antigua Classic Yacht Regatta Day 4 The weather kept us guessing The last day of racing at Antigua Classic Yacht Regatta started with no wind and grey skies resulting in the Race Officer postponing for an hour. by Antigua Classic Yacht Regatta Posted 21 Apr 12:31 NZST A Flying Start to the Transat Paprec A Flying Start to the Transat Paprec 19 mixed duos underway at precisely 13:02 this Sunday, 20 April At precisely 13:02 this Sunday, 20 April, the 19 mixed duos taking part in the Transat Paprec set sail from Concarneau. by Transat Paprec Posted 21 Apr 01:12 NZST Neck and Neck After 5,300 Nautical Miles Neck and Neck After 5,300 Nautical Miles 6 of the Melbourne to Osaka Yacht Race main starters are within 120 nautical miles of each other After 5,300 nautical miles sailed, six of the Melbourne to Osaka Yacht Race main starters are within 120 nautical miles of each other, as two distinct strategies emerge while navigating a large Kuroshio eddy just south of Osaka. by Melbourne Osaka Media Posted 20 Apr 17:06 NZST America's Cup: Dalton pushes back on Swiss claims America's Cup: Dalton pushes back on Swiss claims More to Swiss withdrawal than disagreements over the draft Protocol says Dalton. Grant Dalton: "It has been somewhat obvious for some time that they have been struggling to recover from their lack lustre performance in Barcelona last October and give themselves an ‘on water' opportunity to win in AC38." by Richard Gladwell/Sail-World NZ Posted 20 Apr 15:25 NZST 2025 Antigua Classic Yacht Regatta Day 3 2025 Antigua Classic Yacht Regatta Day 3 Another gorgeous day The third day of racing at Antigua Classic Yacht Regatta enjoyed slightly less wind than yesterday but still a wonderful 8-12 knot easterly breeze and flat seas giving the racing fleet a chance to fly all their sails. by Antigua Classic Yacht Regatta Posted 20 Apr 10:54 NZST Final day before the Transat Paprec start Final day before the Transat Paprec start The countdown is almost over The countdown is almost over. Tomorrow, Sunday, April 20, at precisely 13:02, the 19 duos competing in the Transat Paprec will cast off for a high-intensity Atlantic crossing. by Transat Paprec Posted 20 Apr 08:01 NZST ILCA 6 Youth Europeans at Vilamoura overall ILCA 6 Youth Europeans at Vilamoura overall Titles decided in challenging and shifty conditions on the final day The ILCA 6 Youth European Championship came to a close today after six days of high-level competition and world-class performances in Vilamoura. by Prow Media Posted 20 Apr 06:09 NZST Grael reflects on Mubadala Brazil's first season Grael reflects on Mubadala Brazil's first season Challenging conditions, big goals and gaining the team's trust It's been a whirlwind first season for Mubadala Brazil so far. The team, led by SailGP's first female driver and double Olympic champion Martine Grael, entered the league alongside Red Bull Italy at the start of the season. by SailGP Posted 20 Apr 01:23 NZST America's Cup: Alinghi confirm exit and wind-down America's Cup: Alinghi confirm exit and wind-down "We have not been able to find agreement with the Defender of the America's Cup" Twice America's Cup winner Alinghi has issued a statement saying they will not enter the 38th America's Cup, after taking issue with some measures in the draft Protocol. Team members were told last week. A media statement was issued Saturday afternoon. by Richard Gladwell/Sail-World.com Posted 19 Apr 16:28 NZST 1122Trekkee, a triumphant return to Japan 1122Trekkee, a triumphant return to Japan 1122Trekkee made a spectacular entrance as the second boat to finish the race Under full spinnaker and charging in at 11.5 knots, Japanese entrant 1122Trekkee, the Roger Class 40 skippered by Hajime Nitta, made a spectacular entrance as the second boat to finish the race. by Melbourne Osaka Media Posted 19 Apr 13:17 NZST 2025 Antigua Classic Yacht Regatta Day 2 2025 Antigua Classic Yacht Regatta Day 2 It couldn't have been better The second day of racing at the Antigua Classic Yacht Regatta continued with perfect 12-15 knot trade easterly trade winds, it really couldn't have been better sailing conditions. by Antigua Classic Yacht Regatta Posted 19 Apr 12:33 NZST How to follow the Transat Paprec How to follow the Transat Paprec This Sunday at 13:02, the 19 duos competing will set sail across the Atlantic This Sunday at 13:02, the 19 duos competing in the Transat Paprec will set sail across the Atlantic Ocean. The morning promises to be full of emotion. by Transat Paprec Posted 19 Apr 06:48 NZST ILCA 6 Youth Europeans at Vilamoura Day 5 ILCA 6 Youth Europeans at Vilamoura Day 5 Steady south-west winds and fair racing conditions for all fleets The fifth day of the ILCA 6 Youth European Championship unfolded under similar weather conditions to the previous day, offering steady south-west winds and fair racing conditions for all fleets. by Prow Media Posted 19 Apr 03:44 NZST Preparation and fine tuning at an all-time high Preparation and fine tuning at an all-time high As the 52 Super Series 2025 season beckons With the start of the 2025 52 SUPER SERIES season looming large on the horizon, more than half of the race fleet have just completed a pre-season training week as teams look to reach a level of preparation never seen before in the fleet. by 52 Super Series Posted 19 Apr 02:14 NZST Roger Blasse remains OK Dinghy World No. 1 Roger Blasse remains OK Dinghy World No. 1 As an epic season is set to begin Australia's double world champion, Roger Blasse, maintains his lead at the top of the OK Dinghy World Ranking list for April 2025. In November 2024 he became the first Australian to reach No.1 in the 20 years since the list was started. by Robert Deaves Posted 18 Apr 21:25 NZST 2025 Antigua Classic Yacht Regatta Day 1 2025 Antigua Classic Yacht Regatta Day 1 Caribbean Sailing at its finest The first full fleet day of racing started at the 2025 Antigua Classic Yacht Regatta with the finest of Caribbean sailing conditions. by Antigua Classic Yacht Regatta Posted 18 Apr 11:58 NZST Staying on course for nearly 20 days at sea Staying on course for nearly 20 days at sea Each Transat Paprec sailor brings their own rituals to make life at sea more bearable How Transat Paprec competitors find balance and comfort during their demanding Atlantic crossing. For over two weeks, the duos competing in the Transat Paprec will push themselves to the limit—living, sailing, and performing aboard 9.14-meter monohulls. by Transat Paprec Posted 18 Apr 04:52 NZST ILCA 6 Youth Europeans at Vilamoura Day 4 ILCA 6 Youth Europeans at Vilamoura Day 4 Favourable conditions for the start of the final series The fourth day of the ILCA 6 Youth European Championship marked the start of the final series, with all fleets completing two races as scheduled. Sailing conditions were favourable throughout the day, with the wind coming from the south-west. by Prow Media Posted 18 Apr 04:34 NZST America's Cup Hall of Fame announces new inductees America's Cup Hall of Fame announces new inductees James Spithill, Paul Cayard, and Susan Henn welcomed as Class of 2025 The Herreshoff Marine Museum/America's Cup Hall of Fame welcomes James Spithill, Paul Cayard, and Susan Henn as Class of 2025 inductees of the America's Cup Hall of Fame. by Herreshoff Marine Museum Posted 18 Apr 03:20 NZST