Hot blue sunshine, high spirits, and breeze Hot blue sunshine, high spirits, and breeze Alumni crews fly the flag for their Alma Mater The World Maritime Merchants Forum Alma Mater Race, organised by the Royal Hong Kong Yacht Club's Young Members Committee, took place on 16 November in Hong Kong's Victoria Harbour with a steady easterly of 10 to 15kts and a 46-strong fleet. by RHKYC Media Posted 17 Nov 18:36 HKT PredictWind A-Class Cat Worlds 2025 Day 6 PredictWind A-Class Cat Worlds 2025 Day 6 The final day of any boat class Worlds can often an odd one. Sailors battle each other all week. The final day of any boat class Worlds can often an odd one. Sailors battle each other all week. Throughout that time, as in real battles, small skirmishes, pockets of unseen individual personal heroism and little victories happen all over the field. by Gordon Upton Posted 18 Nov 18:34 HKT SailGP introduces Athlete Transfer framework SailGP introduces Athlete Transfer framework Designed to professionalize and formalize the registration, transfer and loan processes SailGP has announced the introduction of its first Athlete Transfer framework, set to take effect ahead of the global racing championship's 2026 Season. by SailGP Posted 18 Nov 18:30 HKT LXNAV win DAME Design Awards LXNAV win DAME Design Awards Bringing aviation sector expertise into marine instrumentation ICOMIA's Technical Director, Patrick Hemp, presented the globally recognised DAME Design Awards 2025 to LXNAV's E360 chartplotter at the Metstrade Official Opening this morning. by Sandra Huijbregts Posted 18 Nov 17:39 HKT 12 Questions with Krijn Van Den Brink, FD Yachts 12 Questions with Krijn Van Den Brink, FD Yachts Krijn blends Dutch craftsmanship, Swiss design, and Chinese manufacturing From being a young sailor in the Netherlands to the founding an international yacht brand, Krijn Van Den Brink has charted an inspiring course. As the visionary behind FD Yachts, Krijn creates high-performance sailing yachts. by Tall Ships America Posted 18 Nov 13:47 HKT Pirouelle and Chateau score Class 40 win Pirouelle and Chateau score Class 40 win Nail-biting finished in Transat Café L'or for Seafrigo-Sogestran From one of the closest and most exciting finishes in recent event history, Normandy duo Guillaume Pirouelle and Cedric Chateau (Seafrigo-Sogestran) have won Class 40 on THE TRANSAT CAFÉ L'OR Le Havre Normandie. by Transat Café L'OR Posted 18 Nov 06:12 HKT Seldén Mast launches StB Rigging Screws Seldén Mast launches StB Rigging Screws And celebrates three DAME Design nominations ahead of Metstrade Seldén Mast will introduce a series of new products at Metstrade 2025, including the world launch of its StB Rigging Screws and the first public showing of several innovations recently nominated for the DAME Design Awards. by Seldén Mast Posted 18 Nov 01:00 HKT World Sailing shortlisted for Climate Action Award World Sailing shortlisted for Climate Action Award IOC Awards celebrate impactful initiatives for sustainability in sport World Sailing has been shortlisted for an IOC Climate Action Award in recognition of its efforts to drive sustainability in sport. by World Sailing Posted 17 Nov 21:17 HKT Ian Walker appointed CEO of Athena Racing Ian Walker appointed CEO of Athena Racing Round the World Race skipper joins America's Cup team Athena Racing has announced that world-renowned sailor and high-performance executive Ian Walker has been appointed Chief Executive Officer of its America's Cup Challenge. by Athena Racing Posted 17 Nov 20:47 HKT QBD7 - A Next-Generation 7” Full-Colour Display QBD7 - A Next-Generation 7” Full-Colour Display For Superyachts and Race Boats from A+T A+T Instruments Ltd, a leading manufacturer of high-performance marine instrumentation, proudly announces the METS launch of the QBD7, a 7-inch full-colour, high-brightness display engineered for the demanding conditions of superyachts and race boats. by A+T Instruments Posted 17 Nov 20:00 HKT Zhik Black Friday Is Live - Welcome to the Race Zhik Black Friday Is Live - Welcome to the Race Unlocking access to premium gear engineered for life on and around the water Zhik's Black Friday event has officially launched, unlocking access to premium gear engineered for life on and around the water. Built for those who race, train and explore, every product is designed to give you the edge when conditions get tough. by Zhik Posted 17 Nov 18:30 HKT A Sustainable Future for the ILCA Dinghy A Sustainable Future for the ILCA Dinghy Natural-fibre innovators to reduce environmental impact World's leading one-design class teams up with natural-fibre innovators to reduce environmental impact through a Strategic Sustainability Partnership. by ILCA Posted 17 Nov 17:50 HKT North Sails Opens Flagship Loft in Genoa North Sails Opens Flagship Loft in Genoa The 3,500 m² facility is one of the largest sail loft floors in the world On Friday, North Sails celebrated the opening of its latest flagship loft in Genoa, Italy. The 3,500 m² facility is one of the largest sail loft floors in the world and represents a landmark addition to the North Sails' global network. by North Sails Posted 17 Nov 16:00 HKT They just have to be Taswegians! They just have to be Taswegians! Yes, they are completely unique. Little wonder too, as their home is just so special. Yes, they are completely unique. Little wonder too, as their home is just so special. However, rather than talk about all 575,000 souls that call Tasmania home, we are going to focus in on just two. Yes. It's the number you need to go double-handed. by John Curnow, Sail-World.com AUS Editor Posted 17 Nov 15:00 HKT Vaikobi's biggest discounts are here Vaikobi's biggest discounts are here Guess which Vaikobi gear is now a crazy 50% - 70% OFF? Guess which Vaikobi gear is now a crazy 50% - 70% OFF? Our top discounts are here... hurry in while it lasts! by Vaikobi Posted 17 Nov 04:00 HKT 18ft Skiff SIXT Spring Championship Race 6 18ft Skiff SIXT Spring Championship Race 6 Spring Championship final race and Club Championship Race 3 on Sydney Harbour Balmain (Henry Larkings, Tom Grimes and Fynn Sprott) won Race 3 of the Club Championship on Sydney Harbour today, but it was Sixt, crewed by Jacob Marks, Alex Marinelli and Matt Doyle which won the 2025 SIXT Spring Championship, and Yandoo Trophy. by Frank Quealey Posted 16 Nov 16:26 HKT Marine Auctions: November Online Auctions Marine Auctions: November Online Auctions Bidding to Open on Friday 21st November at 5am AEST Bidding to Open on Friday 21st November at 5am AEST and will close on Thursday 27th November 2025 at 2pm AEST. Now accepting entries for the December Online Auction. by Marine Auctions Posted 16 Nov 14:23 HKT Predictwind A-Cat Worlds - Day 6 - Three-Peat Predictwind A-Cat Worlds - Day 6 - Three-Peat Poland's Jakub Surowiec has won his third successive Open division World Champion title Poland's Jakub Surowiec has won his third successive Open division World Champion title at the 2025 Predictwind A-Class Catamaran Championship sailed off Milford Beach, Auckland on Sunday. by Richard Gladwell/Sail-World.com/nz Posted 16 Nov 12:51 HKT Predictwind A-Cat Worlds - Day 6 - Preview Predictwind A-Cat Worlds - Day 6 - Preview The forecast is for a light NE seabreeze to build - with the offer of champagne sailing conditions The Predictwind A-Class Catamaran World Championships will conclude today, Sunday, off Milford Beach. The forecast is for a light NE seabreeze to build by Richard Gladwell, Sail-World.com/nz Posted 16 Nov 06:34 HKT PredictWind A-Class Cat Worlds 2025 Day 5 PredictWind A-Class Cat Worlds 2025 Day 5 Saturday dawned with the PredictWind forecast promising something exciting happening weatherwise Saturday dawned with the PredictWind forecast promising something exciting happening weatherwise, on Day 5 of the Predictwind A-Class Catamaran World Championships, being sailed at Milford Beach, NZ. by Gordon Upton Posted 16 Nov 04:01 HKT IRC at Heart of International Team Racing Revival IRC at Heart of International Team Racing Revival Strengthening its position as the unifying measurement system for top-level offshore competition The IRC Rating Rule continues to strengthen its position as the unifying measurement system for top-level offshore competition, as two of the sport's most prestigious team events confirm they will share the same IRC framework. by RORC Rating Office Posted 15 Nov 21:21 HKT Predictwind A-Cat Worlds - Day 5 - Poland wins Predictwind A-Cat Worlds - Day 5 - Poland wins Poland won its first medal of the world championship, and leads the Open fleet by a 4pt margin. Poland's Jacek Noetzel claimed the first title, on the penultimate day of the 2025 Predictwind A-Class Catamaran World Championships being sailed at Milford on Auckland's North Shore. by Richard Gladwell/Sail-World.com/nz Posted 15 Nov 20:23 HKT 44Cup Marina Jandía - Another 44Cup first 44Cup Marina Jandía - Another 44Cup first The 2025 season of RC44 racing concludes next week This year the high performance owner-driver one design class has made its debut in Scheveningen in the Netherlands and rounds off the year with another first - Marina Jandía near the southern tip of Fuerteventura in the Canary Islands. by 44Cup Posted 15 Nov 18:39 HKT Champions follow a predictable path Champions follow a predictable path The 49er class has long been the world's most reliable training ground for elite sailors The 49er class has long been the world's most reliable training ground for elite sailors — the skiff where Olympic champions, SailGP helms, and America's Cup talent are forged. by 49er & Nacra 17 Sailing Posted 15 Nov 18:12 HKT Grab NEW Dry Bag and go - 40% OFF Grab NEW Dry Bag and go - 40% OFF GRAB, ROLL, CLIP and GO on any watersports adventure, with Vaikobi's fun new 5L Dry Bags! GRAB, ROLL, CLIP and GO on any watersports adventure, with Vaikobi's fun new 5L Dry Bags! by Vaikobi Posted 15 Nov 14:17 HKT PredictWind A-Class Cat Worlds 2025 Day 4 PredictWind A-Class Cat Worlds 2025 Day 4 Epic Friday at Milford Cruising Club In every Worlds, there is usually one day that can stand head and shoulders above the rest for one reason or other. Friday was probably that day for these Championships. by Gordon Upton Posted 15 Nov 13:31 HKT Predictwind A-Cat Worlds - Day 5 - Preview Predictwind A-Cat Worlds - Day 5 - Preview After yesterday's tumultuous racing the 55 sailors are back on water in lighter winds and rain After yesterday's tumultuous racing the 55 sailors are back on water in lighter winds and rain. Today's conditions are a minefield, and success today will be as much about damage control, as sailing brilliance. by Richard Gladwell, Sail-World.com/nz Posted 15 Nov 08:10 HKT Speed, stakes, rivalries Speed, stakes, rivalries What you need to know about the Rolex SailGP Championship 2025 Season Grand Final The Rolex SailGP Championship's 2025 Season comes to its dramatic finish in two weeks' time. Three can race, but only one can win the sport's top prize (US $2M) at the Mubadala Abu Dhabi Sail Grand Prix Season 2025 Grand Final. by SailGP Posted 14 Nov 19:27 HKT Predictwind A-Cat Worlds - Day 4 Masterclass Predictwind A-Cat Worlds - Day 4 Masterclass Defending world champion Jakub Surowiec (POL) scored a hat-trick as winds blasted at over 25kts Defending world champion Jakub Surowiec (POL) scored a hat-trick, winning three straight races, as offshore winds blasted at over 25kts to test A-Class catamaran fleet in the Predictwind A-Class Catamaran World Championship. by Richard Gladwell/Sail-World.com/nz Posted 14 Nov 18:51 HKT Discover the 20 best photos Discover the 20 best photos From the Pantaenius Yacht Racing Image Award 2025 120 marine photographers representing 26 nations took part in the Pantaenius Yacht Racing Image Award 2025 photo competition. Today, we reveal the 20 best images selected by our international jury. by Pantaenius Yacht Racing Image Award Posted 14 Nov 16:37 HKT PredictWind AI Forecasting Model makes debut PredictWind AI Forecasting Model makes debut AI implemented in latest Predictwind model release - forecasting by the hour Predictwind's major Model Release, features PWAi in Beta, AIFS, and ICON, - sets a new standard for global forecasting precision and confidence by Casey Hodges Posted 14 Nov 06:48 HKT Predictwind A-Cat Worlds: Stiff breeze - Day 4 Predictwind A-Cat Worlds: Stiff breeze - Day 4 Racing is continuing with a moderate offshore breeze, sun shine and flat seas. The Predictwind A-Class Catamaran World Championships resumed today, Friday off Milford Beach. Racing is continuing with a similar offshore breeze to Thursday, but with less rain and weather shutdowns. by Richard Gladwell, Sail-World.com/nz Posted 14 Nov 06:19 HKT PredictWind A-Class Cat Worlds 2025 Day 3 PredictWind A-Class Cat Worlds 2025 Day 3 Back out on the race course after high winds and stormy rains on the second day on Castor Bay The second day of racing at the PredictWind A-Cat Worlds was keenly anticipated. After all, the original second day had been scrubbed due to a rather brutal forecast, featuring high winds and stormy rains. by Gordon Upton Posted 14 Nov 05:30 HKT A+T Instruments new product launch at METS A+T Instruments new product launch at METS Come to our stand 10.415 in the Superyacht Hall Come to our stand 10.415 in the Superyacht Hall. Plus the entire Transat Café L'or IMOCA podium use A+T wind sensors and Nick Cherry has joined the A+T team to lead technical sales & support. by A+T Instruments Posted 14 Nov 00:00 HKT LA28 kicks off with kites LA28 kicks off with kites Men's and Women's Kite will be the first medals decided, on 19 July 2028 The LA28 Organising Committee has confirmed the event programme and competition framework for the Olympic Sailing Competition at the Los Angeles 2028 Olympic Games. by World Sailing Posted 13 Nov 19:31 HKT 18ft Skiff SIXT Spring Championship Race 6 preview 18ft Skiff SIXT Spring Championship Race 6 preview $7,800 prizemoney on offer! The leading teams in the Sixt 2025 Spring 18 footer Championship will have to make sure their concentration levels are high throughout the entire final race of the series if they want to get the 'lions share' of the $7,800 prizemoney on offer. by Frank Quealey Posted 13 Nov 13:28 HKT 17th Transat Café L'or Day 18 17th Transat Café L'or Day 18 Class40 convergence, the next 24-36 hours might hold the key At the head of the Class40 fleet today, with less than 1000 miles to go to the finish in Martinique, the leaders Corentin Douguet and Axel Tréhin (SNSM Faites un don) are still holding out with a margin of about 40 miles in the north. by Transat Café L'OR Posted 13 Nov 01:34 HKT SSL set to shine at the 33rd SEA Games SSL set to shine at the 33rd SEA Games Teams will battle it out at Ocean Marina Resort in Thailand The Star Sailors League (SSL) joins the line-up of the 33rd Southeast Asian Games (SEA Games Thailand 2025), introducing the excitement of the SSL47 keelboat class to one of Asia's most prestigious multi-sport events. by Star Sailors League Posted 12 Nov 21:10 HKT Globe40 fleet at Reunion Island Globe40 fleet at Reunion Island Now it's time for some well-deserved rest, exploring the island and repairs The eight Class40 boats competing in the second leg of Globe40 have arrived in Réunion. It was a long, intense and demanding leg from Cape Verde, which these outstanding sailors completed with flying colours. by Sirius Events Posted 12 Nov 17:44 HKT RS Venture Connect World Sailing class status RS Venture Connect World Sailing class status Following a unanimous vote at the World Sailing AGM RS Sailing is proud to announce that the RS Venture Connect Class has been formally awarded World Sailing Class status, following a unanimous vote at the World Sailing Annual General Meeting (AGM) held on Saturday, 8th November. by RS Sailing Posted 12 Nov 16:15 HKT