Sailors shift focus to The Ocean Race Atlantic Sailors shift focus to The Ocean Race Atlantic The new transatlantic race connects two iconic cities - New York and Barcelona As The Ocean Race Europe came to a close in Montenegro, sailors and teams started to turn their attention to the next event in The Ocean Race calendar - The Ocean Race Atlantic: New York to Barcelona. by The Ocean Race Posted 27 Sep 00:11 AEST SailGP and America's Cup on collision course SailGP and America's Cup on collision course Serious schedule clashes ahead as a group of professional sailors try to serve two masters. The tectonic plates of the sailing world, SailGP and America's Cup, are a collision course, with the Big Bang expected in 2027, when there is expected to be some serious schedule clashes as a group of professional sailors try to serve two masters. by Richard Gladwell Sail-World Posted 26 Sep 22:51 AEST Grand Prix Sailing Regatta returns to Gold Coast Grand Prix Sailing Regatta returns to Gold Coast Sail Paradise returns next weekend Southport Yacht Club's flagship regatta Sail Paradise returns next weekend, Friday 3rd to Monday 6th, over the Queensland King's Birthday Long Weekend in October! by Southport Yacht Club Posted 26 Sep 17:58 AEST 2025 Six Metre World Championship Day 4 2025 Six Metre World Championship Day 4 Three races for both divisions on the penultimate day in Osyter Bay Three races for both divisions on the penultimate day of the 2025 Six Metre World Championships at the Seawanhaka Corinthian Yacht Club, produced some great competition and a new race winner. by Fiona Brown Posted 26 Sep 15:20 AEST 46th Cannes Royal Regatta day 4 46th Cannes Royal Regatta day 4 Storm... of calm! After three wonderful days of "champagne sailing" as the Anglo-Saxons say, the "fan" decided to take a break this Thursday. by Yacht Club de Cannes Posted 26 Sep 15:12 AEST 2025 J/70 Corinthian Worlds at Massachusetts day 2 2025 J/70 Corinthian Worlds at Massachusetts day 2 Alec Cutler's Hedgehog takes charge after 3 more races held Winds at 10-15 knots, murky skies and rolling waves were the order of the day at the J/70 Corinthian World Championship in Marblehead, Massachusetts USA. by Julie & Christopher Howell Posted 26 Sep 08:55 AEST 2025 Formula Wing Worlds Sardinia day 2 2025 Formula Wing Worlds Sardinia day 2 Hard yards for short-course gladiators Day two of the Formula Wing World Championships in Cagliari, Sardinia, delivered five short-course races and a whole range of emotions across the 93-strong international fleet. by WingFoil Racing World Cup Posted 26 Sep 08:07 AEST 52 Super Series 2025 Porto Cervo day 3 52 Super Series 2025 Porto Cervo day 3 Sled lead in Porto Cervo and have slashed American Magic's circuit lead in chase for the title The strong Mistral breeze on Sardinia's Costa Smeralda dropped away nicely today and three good, highly competitive races were completed, bringing the 52 SUPER SERIES - Porto Cervo - Range Rover regatta back to schedule. by 52 Super Series Posted 26 Sep 05:52 AEST Melges 24 Worlds 2025 at Trieste, Italy Day 3 Melges 24 Worlds 2025 at Trieste, Italy Day 3 Light winds compress the standings in Trieste The 2025 Melges 24 World Championship, organized by Yacht Club Adriaco in collaboration with the International Melges 24 Class Association and with the support of the Italian Melges 24 Class, continues in something of a slow-motion rhythm. by International Melges 24 Class Association Posted 26 Sep 05:02 AEST A true attraction for non-French skippers A true attraction for non-French skippers Hard work, training, and perseverance in the 56th La Solitaire du Figaro Paprec The excellence of the French solo racing pathway is increasingly attracting non-French skippers who want to come, learn, and train in a discipline that, for now, remains very French. by La Solitaire du Figaro Paprec Posted 26 Sep 04:55 AEST Last Chance to Complete 2x25 Survey Last Chance to Complete 2x25 Survey As Early Results Highlight Inequities Early responses to The Magenta Project's 2x25 survey reveal encouraging signs of progress on representation alongside systemic barriers that continue to hold sailing and the wider marine industry back. by The Magenta Project Posted 25 Sep 22:25 AEST RS21 Worlds 2025 at Porto Rotondo, Sardinia Day 1 RS21 Worlds 2025 at Porto Rotondo, Sardinia Day 1 49 boats and over 200 sailors from 13 nations are taking part The RS21 World Championship is back at Yacht Club Porto Rotondo, with 49 boats and over 200 sailors from 13 nations ready to battle it out for one of the most competitive titles in one-design keelboat racing. by RS Sailing Posted 25 Sep 20:42 AEST 2025 Six Metre World Championship Day 3 2025 Six Metre World Championship Day 3 Bribon and Momo II rise to the top at Long Island A lack of sunshine didn't detract from the sparkle of the International Six Metre fleet on day three of their 2025 World Championships at the Seawanhaka Corinthian Yacht Club on Long Island. by Fiona Brown Posted 25 Sep 14:52 AEST America's Cup: Ray Davies scouts Naples America's Cup: Ray Davies scouts Naples Ray Davies of Emirates Team New Zealand recently made a vibrant stop in Naples, Italy Ray Davies of Emirates Team New Zealand recently made a "vibrant" stop in Naples, Italy, ahead of the upcoming Louis Vuitton 38th America's Cup, and was left in awe of both the city and its sailing conditions. by America's Cup Media Posted 25 Sep 14:09 AEST 46th Cannes Royal Regatta day 3 46th Cannes Royal Regatta day 3 When the planets are aligned... It was a phenomenal day in the bay of Cannes on Wednesday 24 September in a beautiful breeze from the south-west to the west. by Yacht Club de Cannes Posted 25 Sep 09:47 AEST Melges 24 Worlds 2025 at Trieste, Italy Day 2 Melges 24 Worlds 2025 at Trieste, Italy Day 2 Epic conditions give Nika the first lead The 2025 Melges 24 World Championship delivered its first results on Day 2. by International Melges 24 Class Association Posted 25 Sep 07:44 AEST 2025 J/70 Corinthian Worlds at Massachusetts day 1 2025 J/70 Corinthian Worlds at Massachusetts day 1 The regatta has moved to the United States for the first time Eastern Yacht Club in Marblehead, Massachusetts USA welcomed 29 all-amateur teams to the third annual J/70 Corinthian World Championship. by Julie & Christopher Howell Posted 25 Sep 07:38 AEST 2025 Formula Wing Worlds Sardinia day 1 2025 Formula Wing Worlds Sardinia day 1 Tactical minefield confuses even the best Four long-distance races on day one set the tone for a competitive Formula Wing World Championships. 93 competitors from 22 countries are racing each other for the first ever Formula Wing world title. by WingFoil Racing World Cup Posted 25 Sep 06:57 AEST Cure Marine and McConaghy join forces Cure Marine and McConaghy join forces Leveraging McConaghy's world-class manufacturing and advanced composite technology Cure Marine has always been synonymous with high-quality, high-performance cruising catamarans, and we are excited to share news that will elevate our brand even further. by Cure Marine Posted 25 Sep 03:44 AEST 52 Super Series 2025 Porto Cervo day 2 52 Super Series 2025 Porto Cervo day 2 Immaculate Sled on song in breezy Sardinia With a race win which they delivered with a near perfect execution in brisk Mistral conditions, Takashi Okura's Sled today moved further ahead at the top of the leaderboard at the 52 SUPER SERIES Porto Cervo Range Rover regatta on Costa Smeralda. by 52 Super Series Posted 25 Sep 01:34 AEST Offshore Double Handed Worlds Qualifying Race 1 Offshore Double Handed Worlds Qualifying Race 1 Finlayson & Adamson lead the charge Provisional results are in from the first 140nm qualifier of the 2025 Offshore Double Handed World Championships, and the racing delivered plenty of drama. by Louay Habib / RORC Posted 24 Sep 23:49 AEST The latest in fleet monitoring and tracking The latest in fleet monitoring and tracking Join us on October 22nd for an in-depth exploration of the latest in tracking technology Fleet monitoring and tracking are essential for efficiency, safety, and compliance with real-time visibility into fleet movements critical. by Sarah Heron Posted 24 Sep 19:30 AEST Record fleet set for 13ft Skiff 2026 Championships Record fleet set for 13ft Skiff 2026 Championships The biggest fleet in the event's history is set to line up in January The pain of handing over the national 13ft crown after owning it for a year is driving Manly's Theo Franklin to recapture the title when the biggest fleet in the event's history lines up for the 2026 Australian Championships in January. by Adam Lucius Posted 24 Sep 15:29 AEST 2025 Six Metre World Championship Day 2 2025 Six Metre World Championship Day 2 Eau Vive and Jill claim first victories in Oyster Bay After the disappointment of a wind and raceless day one, the 2025 International Six Metre World Championships at the Seawanhaka Corinthian Yacht Club finally got under way in warm sunshine and a south-westerly of around 6-8 knots. by Fiona Brown Posted 24 Sep 13:23 AEST 46th Cannes Royal Regatta day 2 46th Cannes Royal Regatta day 2 A dream day! If we had to give a score for the entry of the "classic " and 5.5 m on Tuesday 23 September, we would hesitate between an 18 and 19/20... knowing that you never put a 20/20! by Yacht Club de Cannes Posted 24 Sep 09:23 AEST Middle Sea Race set to attract exceptional fleet Middle Sea Race set to attract exceptional fleet Royal Malta YC has 118 entries already At midnight on Friday, 19 September the 46th Rolex Middle Sea Race had amassed a fleet of 118 yachts. The entrants represent 30 countries and territories: from Australia and New Zealand to Finland and Norway, and from the United States to Romania. by Rolex Middle Sea Race Media Posted 24 Sep 04:27 AEST 52 Super Series 2025 Porto Cervo day 1 52 Super Series 2025 Porto Cervo day 1 Solid Sled earn early lead in Sardinia Takashi Okura's Sled lead the 52 SUPER SERIES - Porto Cervo - Range Rover regatta after the first two windward leeward races. by 52 Super Series Posted 24 Sep 04:10 AEST Melges 24 Worlds 2025 at Trieste, Italy Day 1 Melges 24 Worlds 2025 at Trieste, Italy Day 1 No racing possible on the first day Good things are worth waiting for, and that was the adage at the opening day of the Melges 24 Worlds, which ended without any races in the scoreline. The weather in Trieste proved too unstable, with storms in the morning followed by a lack of wind. by International Melges 24 Class Association Posted 24 Sep 03:41 AEST Formula Kite Worlds Quartu Sant'Elena preview Formula Kite Worlds Quartu Sant'Elena preview 9th Sardinia Grand Slam is the first major step towards Los Angeles 2028 Next September 28th to October 5th, the Poetto beach will host the event that crowns the new World Champions. Among the top contenders: Maeder, Vodišek, and Pianosi in the men's fleet; Nolot, Aldridge, and Kampman among women by Formula Kite World Championships Posted 24 Sep 03:14 AEST SailGP, TOR Europe, Women's Match Racing Worlds SailGP, TOR Europe, Women's Match Racing Worlds Good things often happen when preparation meets opportunity Good things often happen when preparation meets opportunity. Such was the case for the Germany SailGP Team presented by Deutsche Bank squad when they notched their first-ever SailGP event win at last weekend's Rolex Switzerland Sail Grand Prix. by David Schmidt Posted 24 Sep 03:00 AEST Melges 15 Fittings Guide Melges 15 Fittings Guide A breakdown of the fittings based on a complete Allen Brothers fit-out If you are looking to upgrade or replace the hardware on your Melges 15, it helps to know exactly which fittings you need and what their role is on the boat. by Allen Posted 23 Sep 17:30 AEST 46th Cannes Royal Regatta day 1 46th Cannes Royal Regatta day 1 The Dragons and the 12 Metres opened the ball with a bang After four exceptional editions, the 47th Cannes Royal Regatta promises to be under the best auspices again this year. by Yacht Club de Cannes Posted 23 Sep 17:16 AEST Fortaleza World Sailing Championships announced Fortaleza World Sailing Championships announced Test event in January 2026, and the real thing in January 2027 World Sailing has confirmed the dates for Fortaleza 2027 World Sailing Championships as 22-30 January 2027, with a Test Event being held one year prior. by World Sailing Posted 23 Sep 16:40 AEST All set in Trieste for the Melges 24 Worlds All set in Trieste for the Melges 24 Worlds Racing set to begin at Yacht Club Adriaco The countdown is nearly over. In just a few hours, the Yacht Club Adriaco will oversee the start of one of the most eagerly awaited international sailing events of the season. by International Melges 24 Class Association Posted 23 Sep 14:41 AEST 2025 Six Metre World Championship Day 1 2025 Six Metre World Championship Day 1 Wind gods fail to deliver in Oyster Bay, NY Sadly day one of the 2025 Six Metre World Championships at the Seawanhaka Corinthian Yacht Club (SCYC) proved to be a non-starter as the wind failed to make an appearance. by Fiona Brown Posted 23 Sep 10:51 AEST 52 Super Series Porto Cervo practice race 52 Super Series Porto Cervo practice race The loss of the last 'dress rehearsal' is something of a disappointment Although there was just enough breeze to execute a couple of meaningful practice starts, the breeze dropped away and thereafter proved insufficient to allow the planned two short official practice races to be sailed today off Porto Cervo. by 52 Super Series Posted 23 Sep 02:42 AEST Materials That Make the Difference Materials That Make the Difference Discover the performance fabrics behind the Henri-Lloyd AW25 collection Discover the performance fabrics behind our AW25 collection. This season, Henri-Lloyd has focused on advanced, responsibly sourced materials designed to thrive in demanding coastal conditions. by Henri-Lloyd Posted 22 Sep 21:00 AEST Teams are go for 2025 Six Metre World Championship Teams are go for 2025 Six Metre World Championship 29 boats registered and ready to race Registration is now complete and 29 teams from ten nations are ready to race for the 2025 Six Metre World Championships at the Seawanhaka Corinthian Yacht Club on Long Island Sound. by Fiona Brown Posted 22 Sep 19:06 AEST 2025 Dutch Water Week overall 2025 Dutch Water Week overall From experiment to future The Dutch Water Week concluded today with the pilot finals of the Sailing Grand Slam (SGS). by Simon Keijzer / Dutch Water Week Posted 22 Sep 17:49 AEST RORC Transatlantic Race 2026 preview RORC Transatlantic Race 2026 preview 3000 miles, one epic challenge The RORC Transatlantic Race in association with the International Maxi Association and Yacht Club de France will start from Marina Lanzarote on 11th January 2026. by Louay Habib / RORC Posted 22 Sep 17:32 AEST Aussies take it on in Geneva Aussies take it on in Geneva Flying Roos back on top of SailGP season leaderboard after tough racing in Geneva The BONDS Flying Roos have reclaimed their lead in the 2025 Season standings after securing a hard-fought podium finish in “street fight” conditions at the Rolex Switzerland Sail Grand Prix in Geneva. by BONDS Flying Roos Posted 22 Sep 10:14 AEST And so, it begins… And so, it begins… Grand Final not run yet, but our Hobart coverage begins with something very cool Maybe a tad earlier than last year, which I think was after the Grand Final, but the 100th entrant seemed like a good place to set things off. Now with that said, Sail-World's Hobart coverage begins. by John Curnow, Sail-World.com AUS Editor Posted 22 Sep 08:00 AEST ILCA Announcement ILCA Announcement Protecting the one-design integrity of the class ILCA's mission is to protect the integrity of strict one-design sailing—the principle that ensures every sailor competes on equal terms. This principle, enshrined in the ILCA Fundamental Rule, has been the foundation of our class's success. by ILCA Class Association Posted 22 Sep 05:49 AEST The Ocean Race Europe 2025: The summer of racing The Ocean Race Europe 2025: The summer of racing Biotherm delivered a masterclass - Paprec Arkéa a lesson in consistency This Saturday, after a fiercely contested final race, the second edition of The Ocean Race Europe came to a close. It was a seven-week adventure from Germany to Montenegro, full of twists and turns, resilience, and raw emotion. by The Ocean Race Posted 22 Sep 05:30 AEST Tornado Open, Mixed and Youth Europeans overall Tornado Open, Mixed and Youth Europeans overall Czech team dominated the event No more races were possible on the final day of the championship due to lack of wind, leaving the overall tally at five races sailed. by Maria Tsaou Posted 22 Sep 02:13 AEST Germany Deutsche Bank claim first SailGP event win Germany Deutsche Bank claim first SailGP event win Race Day 2 of the Rolex Switzerland Sail Grand Prix The Germany SailGP Team presented by Deutsche Bank has entered the winners circle, claiming their first event victory at the Rolex Switzerland Sail Grand Prix in tricky, light conditions on the waters of Lake Geneva. by SailGP Posted 22 Sep 02:03 AEST SailGP: Germany score first Event win - Day 2 SailGP: Germany score first Event win - Day 2 The German crew led by Erik Heil sailed consistently, on a day where inconsistency was punished. Perhaps it was not surprising that in a nation known for its horology, that the time-clock should have played such a dominant role for the Final day of SailGP Switzerland. by Richard Gladwell/Sail-World.com Posted 22 Sep 01:07 AEST Pyewacket 70 poised for more offshore success Pyewacket 70 poised for more offshore success Race-ready Pyewacket 70 on the market after five years of classic offshore race wins The pedigree of the two Juan K Volvo 70 designs from the 2011-12 Volvo Ocean Race has proved to be outstanding over a 15 year era. Both have transitioned from the Round the World race to be top offshore performers. Seize the rare opportunity to own one. by MCD Boutique Yacht Brokerage Posted 21 Sep 21:40 AEST