America's Cup: Big changes in crew line-up America's Cup: Big changes in crew line-up Historic crew changes are proposed in the Final Draft of the Protocol released today Historic crew changes are proposed in the Final Draft of the Protocol released today by the America's Cup Defender. For the first time a Female and Youth crew members will be part of the six-crew lineup by Richard Gladwell/Sail-World NZ Posted 23 May 20:00 NZST America's Cup: The Blitz of Statements America's Cup: The Blitz of Statements Various parties associated with the America's Cup released statements calling for more transparency Various parties associated with the America's Cup released statements calling for more transparency in the America's Cup. Emirates Team New Zealand responded by releasing what is tagged as the Final Draft of the Protocol. by Richard Gladwell/Sail-World NZ Posted 23 May 16:31 NZST America's Cup: Emirates Team NZ respond America's Cup: Emirates Team NZ respond Emirates Team New Zealand has responded to the statements sent overnight (NZT) Emirates Team New Zealand has responded to the statements sent overnight by two Challenger teams calling for more transparency in the negotiations over the Protocol and venue for the 38th Match. by Richard Gladwell/Sail-World NZ Posted 23 May 10:44 NZST Gladwell's Line: - May 22 - A big month Gladwell's Line: - May 22 - A big month Kiwi's loss is Italy's gain - our thoughts on the hosting debacle. Kiwi's loss is Italy's gain - our thoughts on the hosting debacle. Paul Whiting's tribute - 45yrs on. Surprise winner of biggest ever two-handed nationals. The Chalk remembered. by Richard Gladwell/Sail-World NZ Posted 22 May 21:51 NZST Slam Dunk finally breaks Bridesmaid tag Slam Dunk finally breaks Bridesmaid tag Winning Burnsco Travellers Series #1 at Lake Rotoiti Slam Dunk's Stu Clark, Stu Molloy and Cam Horne won Burnsco Travellers Series #1 held over the weekend 17 and 18 May at Lake Rotoiti. by Tony Poolman Posted 22 May 19:58 NZST Armstrong Foils: New A-Wing XPS Mk1 arrives! Armstrong Foils: New A-Wing XPS Mk1 arrives! The new A-Wing XPS Mk II have many new features useful for riders at all levels After two years in development, the new A-Wing XPS Mk II is here. Whether it's next level wing surfing, freestyle, or the Wednesday night local race, it's all in the cards with the A-Wing XPS Mk II. by Kjell van Sice Posted 22 May 10:58 NZST IMA Maxi Europeans overall IMA Maxi Europeans overall Bella Mente successfully defends her IMA European Championship title The 20 remaining yachts competing in the IMA Maxi European Championship, organised by the Circolo del Remo e della Vela Italia in conjunction with the International Maxi Association, took part in a final coastal race today in a 8-14 knot southwesterly. by James Boyd / International Maxi Association Posted 23 May 10:53 NZST Cape Horn Hall of Fame nominations close by 30 May Cape Horn Hall of Fame nominations close by 30 May Public nominations open for just a little longer The International Association of Cape Horners (IACH) is calling for nominations for new inductees to the Cape Horn Hall of Fame. by Barry Pickthall for IACH Posted 23 May 10:52 NZST World Foiling Congress 2025 concludes World Foiling Congress 2025 concludes Event attracted top industry leaders, experts, and stakeholders The second edition of the World Foiling Congress took place this week at Palazzo della Borsa in Genova (Italy), attracting top industry leaders, experts, and stakeholders from across the global Foiling Community. by WeAreFoiling Posted 23 May 09:52 NZST J/70 UK Grand Slam 2 at Royal Southern Yacht Club J/70 UK Grand Slam 2 at Royal Southern Yacht Club 7 races for the North Sails May Regatta Having suffered through some tough conditions in Grand Slam 1, the forecasts were looking hopeful for the second event of the UK J/70 Season. As we got closer to the event it was anyone's guess as to how the racing would pan out. by James Curtis / J70 UK Class Posted 23 May 09:28 NZST 6mR Worlds return to Seawanhaka Corinthian YC 6mR Worlds return to Seawanhaka Corinthian YC Oyster Bay and Long Island Sound are renowned as some of the best sailing waters in the world Founded in 1871 and located on Oyster Bay, New York, SCYC is America's oldest yacht club and its association with the Sixes goes right back to the class's foundation in 1907. by Fiona Brown Posted 23 May 08:41 NZST Steering the Course kicks off to #AccelerateAction Steering the Course kicks off to #AccelerateAction World Sailing's global women's sailing festival gets under way soon The 2025 edition of Steering the Course, World Sailing's global women's sailing festival, gets under way on 23 May with a week-long focus on #AccelerateAction in support of this year's International Women's Day theme. by World Sailing Posted 23 May 08:12 NZST Solo McIntyre Mini Globe Race - 18,000 miles to go Solo McIntyre Mini Globe Race - 18,000 miles to go Pirates, squalls, and paradise found The McIntyre Mini Globe Race fleet has officially fallen under the spell of the South Pacific—a place where dreams of palm-fringed beaches collide with the reality of torrential rain, viscous squalls, Loud lightening, questionable dinghy landings. by McIntyre Mini Globe Race Posted 23 May 03:10 NZST Hyde Sails Flying Fifteen Video Tuning Guide Hyde Sails Flying Fifteen Video Tuning Guide Ben McGrane explains how to get the most out of your B1 mainsail with B1 or 2H jibs Hyde Sails release new detailed video guide for tuning the Flying 15 for use with the B1 mainsail with B1 or 2H jibs. by Mark Jardine & Ben McGrane Posted 23 May 01:30 NZST NYYC American Magic team statement NYYC American Magic team statement Concerns over transparency and cooperation necessary to secure a fair Protocol Over the past seven years, we've competed with pride, purpose, and perseverance in two editions of the America's Cup. It has been an honor to represent the New York Yacht Club and the United States on the global stage. by American Magic Posted 23 May 01:29 NZST Athena Racing concerned over 38th AC transparency Athena Racing concerned over 38th AC transparency Around the recent announcement of a Host City for the Cup in 2027 Athena Racing, representing Royal Yacht Squadron Ltd. as Challenger of Record for the 38th America's Cup, is concerned by the ongoing lack of transparency around the recent announcement of a Host City for the Cup in 2027. by Athena Racing Posted 23 May 00:42 NZST IMA Maxi Europeans day 3 IMA Maxi Europeans day 3 Maxi Grand Prix class turns up the pressure as courses go to windward-leeward Following an overnight offshore race and two days of coastal courses, the IMA Maxi Europeans, run by IMA and Naples' Circolo del Remo e della Vela Italia out of Sorrento, for its penultimate day staged two windward-leeward races on the Gulf of Naples. by James Boyd / International Maxi Association Posted 23 May 00:22 NZST From Zero to Fleet From Zero to Fleet RS Feva ignites a new era of youth racing in Turkey The RS Feva is making waves in Turkey, thanks to the strategic efforts of Performans Yelken and its founder, Ismail Uzunlar, the official RS Sailing dealer in the country. by RS Marine Group Posted 22 May 23:00 NZST Collinson FX May 22: USD down, others rise Collinson FX May 22: USD down, others rise The US Dollar weakness is a result of concerns surrounding the US economy and US growth. The EUR topped 1.1300, while the GBP broke back above 1.3400. The US Dollar weakness is a result of concerns surrounding the US economy and US growth. Moody's downgraded the US credit rating and economic data has been weak. by Collinson FX Posted 22 May 12:47 NZST Int'l Youth Match Racing Champs dates released Int'l Youth Match Racing Champs dates released RPAYC announce the dates for the 2025 Harken International Youth Match Racing Championship RPAYC is pleased to announce the dates for the 2025 HARKEN International Youth Match Racing Championship, with the 31st edition set to again be conducted on the beautiful waters of Pittwater, scheduled to occur 19 to 23 November 2025. by Royal Prince Alfred Yacht Club Posted 22 May 08:42 NZST Eighth edition of the Foiling Awards wraps up Eighth edition of the Foiling Awards wraps up Overall Forlanini Award goes to France's Erwan Jauffroy The prestigious accolades recognising the world's top foiling athletes, products, projects and events over the past 12 months were presented in Genova (Italy), based on online votes cast by the international foiling community. by WeAreFoiling Posted 22 May 05:03 NZST Introducing the Calibrator from SailingPerformance Introducing the Calibrator from SailingPerformance Onboard electronics from Sailling Performance Have you ever sailed on a boat where the wind numbers coming from the onboard electronics were constantly wrong, where every time you tacked, the wind seemed to back by 15 degrees? by Sailing Performance Posted 21 May 23:00 NZST IMA Maxi Europeans day 2 IMA Maxi Europeans day 2 Small boats to the fore after formidable coastal course The second coastal course of the IMA Maxi European Championship in Sorrento, Italy was an action-packed affair, taking the maxis on a complex course visiting local hotspots including the Amalfi Coast and lapping Capri. by James Boyd / International Maxi Association Posted 21 May 20:05 NZST SailGP Docuseries Spotlights Spithill's Sacrifices SailGP Docuseries Spotlights Spithill's Sacrifices Showcasing growth of the most exciting racing on water SailGP announced it will launch its first-ever, long-form premium docuseries Uncharted next month in order to highlight how the global championship has flipped the narrative on traditional sailing through the lens of Jimmy Spithill. by SailGP Posted 21 May 18:55 NZST 2025 Rolex Middle Sea Race preview 2025 Rolex Middle Sea Race preview To date, yachts representing ten nations have confirmed their participation There has been an encouraging early wave of entries for the 46th edition of the Rolex Middle Sea Race, set to commence on Saturday, October 18, 2025. by Rolex Middle Sea Race Media Posted 21 May 07:19 NZST 52 Super Series fleet is out into the Atlantic 52 Super Series fleet is out into the Atlantic 11-strong fleet is now mustering in Galicia Following the successful shipping of most of the TP52s from Nice in the Mediterranean out into the Atlantic and to Vigo on rugged northwest of Spain, the race fleet is now mustering in Galicia ahead of the GALICIA 52 SUPER SERIES Royal Cup. by 52 Super Series Posted 21 May 03:38 NZST Puget Sound sailing, Etchells, J/70s, Cup news Puget Sound sailing, Etchells, J/70s, Cup news Seeking Goldilocks conditions on Puget Sound, Etchells NAs, J/70 U.S. Nationals, AC38 news As the saying goes, 'you don't know unless you go'. While I've mostly heard this phrase applied to climbing, skiing, and mountaineering, four late-winter and springtime races on Puget Sound this year exemplified the fact that this line. by David Schmidt Posted 21 May 03:00 NZST 2025 edition of fivepointfive magazine published 2025 edition of fivepointfive magazine published 5.5 Metre Class now off to Poland for the first time The 2025 edition of fivepointfive Magazine was launched during the recent Alpen Cup at Riva and is now available to read online and download. by Robert Deaves Posted 21 May 00:35 NZST Henri-Lloyd supports Jazz Turner's challenge Henri-Lloyd supports Jazz Turner's challenge GBR para-athlete overcomes fears in attempt to break record For a young woman with multiple and complex health issues, Jazz Turner is remarkable calm as she faces her imminent departure on her around Great Britain sailing challenge. by Henri-Lloyd Posted 20 May 20:00 NZST A new IMOCA for Boris Herrmann's Team Malizia A new IMOCA for Boris Herrmann's Team Malizia Three teams have joined forces to build three new boats Boris Herrmann's Team Malizia announces the build of a new IMOCA racing yacht and with it, an unprecedented collaboration. by Team Malizia Posted 20 May 18:01 NZST VX One Class forms Int. Class Assoc. VX One Class forms Int. Class Assoc. Significant new chapter begins for VX One sailors with formation of an Int Class Assoc. A significant new chapter has just begun for VX One sailors worldwide with the formation of the VX One International Class Association by Mackay Boats Posted 20 May 16:06 NZST IMA Maxi Europeans day 1 IMA Maxi Europeans day 1 Jolt takes the lead The International Maxi Association's European Championship, run by Circolo del Remo e della Vela Italia out of Sorrento, began its second phase today with four days of windward-leeward and coastal racing on the Gulf of Naples. by James Boyd / International Maxi Association Posted 20 May 07:57 NZST Formula Kite Europeans in Urla overall Formula Kite Europeans in Urla overall Nolot and Pianosi reclaim European Titles, and Maeder wins Open Trophy Racing couldn't have been more dramatic in the medal series day of the 2025 Formula Kite European Championships. With too many passes to count, a steady eight knots and smooth, turquoise water provided a perfect playing field in Urla. by International Kiteboarding Association Posted 20 May 07:48 NZST Pirelli is once again partnering with Luna Rossa Pirelli is once again partnering with Luna Rossa Collaboration will focus on virtualization, artificial intelligence and advanced materials Pirelli is once again partnering with Luna Rossa team for the 38th America's Cup, joining the Italian challenger as Official Sponsor and Technical Partner, supporting the team in developing cutting-edge technological solutions. by Luna Rossa Prada Pirelli Posted 20 May 05:01 NZST Sailing is for Everyone – and We Mean It Sailing is for Everyone – and We Mean It Rooster are proud to support the communities making that a reality Sailing is a sport with space for everyone - and at Rooster, we're proud to support the communities making that a reality. by Rooster Posted 20 May 04:00 NZST NYYC hosts 2025 World Sailing Mid-Year Meeting NYYC hosts 2025 World Sailing Mid-Year Meeting Board conducted a series of productive strategic meetings The gathering brought the World Sailing Board and Council together in person at the Club's historic 44th Street Clubhouse in Manhattan—an iconic venue designed by Whitney Warren, renowned architect of Grand Central Station. by World Sailing Posted 20 May 03:19 NZST Formula Kite Europeans in Urla day 5 Formula Kite Europeans in Urla day 5 Momentum shifts as 16 riders head to the Medal Series Fortunes were won and lost as five days of racing came down to the last minutes of Sunday's racing to determine which women and men would head to Monday's top-eight medal series. by International Kiteboarding Association Posted 19 May 15:07 NZST America's Cup: Part 2 - No Excuse to Lose America's Cup: Part 2 - No Excuse to Lose The last race of the (63+254i) America's Cup has begun where tension deepens and strategy sharpens The last race of the (63+254i)th America's Cup has begun. Earth's syndicate, led by the New York Yacht Club, faces off against the Thalassocratic League of Deniau in a final match — winner takes all. by Pierre-Jean M. Cottalorda Posted 19 May 11:49 NZST The appeal of offshore The appeal of offshore Is there still appeal? Have we made it too onerous? Why would someone take it up now? I had been pondering. Yes. Marquee events have no issue attracting entrants. Middle Sea, Transpac, Cape to Rio, Fastnet, and Hobart all spring to mind instantly, but what of the ‘lesser' races? Lots of boats in pens (slips) a lot of the time by John Curnow, Sail-World.com AUS Editor Posted 19 May 10:00 NZST 44Cup Porto Cervo overall 44Cup Porto Cervo overall Team Nika regains 'her' golden wheels Vladimir Prosikhin, tactician Nic Asher and Team Nika provided a masterclass in RC44 racing on the final day of the 44Cup Porto Cervo, organised between the RC44 Class and Yacht Club Costa Smeralda. by 44Cup Posted 19 May 09:36 NZST Record falls in Regata dei Tre Golfi Record falls in Regata dei Tre Golfi The tone was set with a magnificent downwind spinnaker start in 15 knots of wind While summer time Mediterranean offshore races can often be windless affairs, this was not the case for the 70th Regata dei Tre Golfi, the Circolo del Remo e della Vela Italia's 156 mile offshore race that formed opening part of the IMA Maxi Europeans. by James Boyd / International Maxi Association Posted 19 May 00:14 NZST Formula Kite Europeans in Urla day 4 Formula Kite Europeans in Urla day 4 Despair and dominance define chaotic day Scrappy racing in mixed up breeze kicked off the next stage of the championship as the leaders gave a masterclass in consistency while others dropped kites and places heading towards the medal series. by International Kiteboarding Association Posted 18 May 20:37 NZST Dragon Worlds at Vilamoura overall Dragon Worlds at Vilamoura overall NONO wins Corinthian division, and FEVER the Masters title After an incredible week of high-stakes competition and unforgettable on-and-off- water moments, the Dragon World Championship by Tivoli Hotels & Resorts wrapped by Prow Media Posted 18 May 09:22 NZST 44Cup Porto Cervo day 3 44Cup Porto Cervo day 3 Team Nika clings on going into final day After yesterday's stomach churning washing machine of a day, the Costa Smeralda turned the glamour conditions back on again for day three of the 44Cup Porto Cervo, organised by the RC44 class and the Yacht Club Costa Smeralda. by 44Cup Posted 18 May 07:40 NZST ILCA 6 Women's and ILCA 7 Men's Worlds overall ILCA 6 Women's and ILCA 7 Men's Worlds overall The northern wind arrives - Qingdao's final challenge Today marks the final day of the 2025 ILCA World Championships. While the champions have yet to be crowned, Qingdao's signature northern wind has already unfurled the curtain on the ultimate showdown. by Frankie Zheng / ILCA Posted 18 May 03:28 NZST 2026 Junior Worlds set for Medemblik, Netherlands 2026 Junior Worlds set for Medemblik, Netherlands A famous and beautiful sailing venue with a deep-rooted legacy in Olympic-class racing The International 49er and Nacra 17 Class Association proudly announces that the 2026 Junior World Championships for the 49er, 49erFX, and Nacra 17 classes will take place in Medemblik, Netherlands, from July 19 to 26th, 2026. by Alexia Lahoud / 49er and Nacra 17 Sailing Posted 18 May 00:21 NZST Dalton claims Alinghi are still recruiting Dalton claims Alinghi are still recruiting Emirates Team NZ CEO claims the Swiss America's Cup team Alinghi are still actively recruiting. In the course of a TV interview following the announcement of the venue for the 38th America's Cup, Emirates Team New Zealand CEO claimed that the Swiss America's Cup team Alinghi, were still actively recruiting, despite being in an "orderly wind-down". by Richard Gladwell/Sail-world.com/nz Posted 17 May 23:14 NZST May 2025 edition of FINNFARE published May 2025 edition of FINNFARE published In a new look magazine, the focus is on original feature length content In a new look magazine, the focus is on original feature length content, illustrated with the usual extensive photos. by Robert Deaves Posted 17 May 18:12 NZST