Squib Gold Cup preview Squib Gold Cup preview A bank holiday weekend at the Royal Corinthian YC beckons A large fleet of local and travelling boats is expected to compete in the Royal Corinthian Yacht Club Squib Gold Cup, a 'must-do' for many East Coast Squib sailors, over the May Bank Holiday weekend. by Petru Balau Posted 28 Apr 20:20 BST La Larga crowns the winners of its fifth edition La Larga crowns the winners of its fifth edition Marking the official start of the 21st Sandberg PalmaVela The Real Club Náutico de Palma (RCNP) has brought the fifth edition of La Larga to a close, marking the official start of the 21st Sandberg PalmaVela. by Sandberg PalmaVela 2025 Posted 28 Apr 19:56 BST Inaugural CIC Med Channel Race Day 2 Inaugural CIC Med Channel Race Day 2 A duel that set the lead of the race By the end of the afternoon of this first full day of racing, the competitors in the first edition of the CIC MED CHANNEL RACE had all already rounded the first major mark on the course in Calvi Bay, the No. 98 QWANZA has just crossed it at 6:00 p.m. by Sirius Events Posted 28 Apr 19:49 BST A look inside the Spirit Yachts yard A look inside the Spirit Yachts yard A close look at what makes their yachts unique Traditional skills in boatbuilding could be regarded as a lost art from a bygone era. In the world of fibreglass and carbon, the joinery and laminating techniques of wood ribs and cedar strips are a thing of the past. by Mark Jardine Posted 28 Apr 18:00 BST American Magic Quantum Racing ready for season American Magic Quantum Racing ready for season 2025 52 Super Series Season Opener this week in Saint-Tropez, France The 2025 52 SUPER SERIES season gets under way this week in Saint-Tropez, and American Magic Quantum Racing returns to the starting line with a fully unified sailing team that merges the two racing programs under one name. by American Magic Posted 28 Apr 17:39 BST OK class in Daffodil Regatta at Ullswater OK class in Daffodil Regatta at Ullswater Fleets of 12 for part 1 of the Border Trophy A dozen OKs turned up at Ullswater for the annual Daffodil Regatta, this year sponsored by Magic Marine and also being run as part of the SailRacer Summer challenge. It was especially encouraging to see several new faces join the fleet. by Karen Robertson Posted 28 Apr 15:52 BST Transat Paprec Day 9 Transat Paprec Day 9 The Westward Conquest As the second week of competition begins on the Transat Paprec, a new race has started. After passing the La Palma waypoint during the night from Saturday to Sunday, the duos are now making rapid progress towards the Caribbean. by Transat Paprec Posted 28 Apr 15:31 BST 2025 Exeter Excalibur Team Racing at Roadford Lake 2025 Exeter Excalibur Team Racing at Roadford Lake Some of the UK's finest team racers gathered for a weekend of close, high-level competition The 2025 Exeter Excalibur brought a thrilling weekend of intense team racing to Roadford Lake on the 15th and 16th of March. by Katy Jenkins Posted 28 Apr 15:25 BST Cape 31 Season Opener at Cowes Cape 31 Season Opener at Cowes Akheilos storms to victory after a thrilling weekend of racing The Cape 31 UK fleet made a spectacular return to the Solent this weekend for the first round of the 2025 Cape 31 Race Circuit, hosted by the Royal London Yacht Club. by Cape 31 Class Posted 28 Apr 15:14 BST Alegre set for the2025 52 Super Series Alegre set for the2025 52 Super Series Love and mutual support will be the key First to launch a new 2024 generation boat, sistership to Platoon Aviation, they had a solid season - fifth overall just 7 points behind Sled - but are still trying to get back to finishing on regatta podiums as they last did in Puerto Portals in 2023. by 52 Super Series Posted 28 Apr 14:59 BST It's So Easy to Shop for Winning Sails Online It's So Easy to Shop for Winning Sails Online Shop North One Design sails online anytime for fast delivery Shop North One Design sails online anytime for fast delivery, in-stock availability, and podium-ready results. Don't wait, your next win starts here. by North Sails Posted 28 Apr 14:00 BST IOM Eastern District Team Event at Norwich IOM Eastern District Team Event at Norwich A fantastic day of competitive radio sailing The Eastern District Team Event held on 27th April 2025 at the Norwich Model Yacht Club (NMYC) proved to be a fantastic day of competitive radio sailing, with eighteen skippers from six clubs across the region battling it out in a lively series of races. by Andy Start Posted 28 Apr 13:25 BST 2025 RS Aero Europeans at Lake Garda overall 2025 RS Aero Europeans at Lake Garda overall Almost 120 competitors took part in the event at Circolo Vela Arco The RS Aero European Championships 2025 concluded on Sunday 27 April on Lake Garda, Trentino, organised by Circolo Vela Arco in collaboration with the Italian Sailing Federation and the RS Aero Italian and International Class Associations. by Elena Giolai Posted 28 Apr 12:36 BST Young crew sails "little" Zen to victory Young crew sails "little" Zen to victory A Youth crew has topped the fleet at Sail Port Stephens with a dominant performance. For the third time in just five years, Zen has emerged victorious as the IRC NSW Champion—this time aboard the iconic Farr 40, affectionately dubbed “little Zen.” With big Zen en route to the UK for this year's prestigious Admiral's Cup campaign. by Doyle Sails Posted 28 Apr 10:57 BST Doyle Sails Round North Island Two-Handed Race Doyle Sails Round North Island Two-Handed Race Doyle Sails as the major partner for the Doyle Sails Round North Island Two-Handed Yacht Race 2026. The Shorthanded Sailing Association of New Zealand (SSANZ) and Doyle Sails are delighted to announce Doyle Sails as the major partner for the Doyle Sails Round North Island Two-Handed Yacht Race 2026. by Doyle Sails Posted 28 Apr 09:24 BST Salcombe YC Sailing Club Series Race 2 Salcombe YC Sailing Club Series Race 2 A shortened course necessary in the light East North Easterly and building Spring tides Saturday saw 12 boats arrive on the Fast Handicap fleet line, despite the building spring tide and the predicted lack of wind towards the latter stages of the afternoon. by David Greening, John Meadowcroft & Mark Waterhouse Posted 28 Apr 08:52 BST Bembridge Illusion season concludes Bembridge Illusion season concludes St George's Day Trophy and Woodford Long Distance Trophy weekend The last weekend of the Illusion season is always reserved for the St George's Day Trophy on the Saturday and the Woodford Long Distance race on the Sunday. This year was no exception. by Mike Samuelson Posted 28 Apr 06:38 BST Scottish Wooden Hulled IOM Championship Scottish Wooden Hulled IOM Championship Tight racing in light winds on Forfar Loch The weather forecast was not good, very light SSE going south after midday - not the best direction at Forfar Loch which is aligned WSW-ENE. As it turned out, there was enough east in the breeze to set a short conventional windward-leeward course. by Brian Summers Posted 28 Apr 06:21 BST Topper Southwest Traveller Series at Paignton Topper Southwest Traveller Series at Paignton Preceeded by a windy and wavy training session on the Saturday On 20th April 2025, lots of keen SW Topper sailors descended on Paignton Sailing Club for Traveller 2 of the ITCA race series. Many of the sailors had also taken part in a windy and wavy training session on the Saturday. by Amelie Ballantyne Posted 28 Apr 05:51 BST Antigua Race Week - English Harbour Rum Race Day Antigua Race Week - English Harbour Rum Race Day Tight racing and fun on shore The opening day of the main Antigua Sailing Week series served up glorious sailing conditions for nine classes racing in 12-16 knot tradewinds. by Rupert Holmes/Antigua Sailing Week Posted 28 Apr 03:34 BST 'Trifork' wins La Larga line honours 'Trifork' wins La Larga line honours The VO70 completed the 228 mile course in 24 hours and 34 minutes At 16:54 today, the VO70 "Trifork" from Real Club Náutico de Palma, skippered by Joern Larsen, crossed the finish line of La Larga after sailing 228 miles in 24 hours and 34 minutes. by Sandberg PalmaVela 2025 Posted 27 Apr 21:18 BST VDRY Jackets and Vests VDRY Jackets and Vests Stay dry, stay adventurous! If you need protection from the elements without overheating, rely on Vaikobi's VDRY range of jackets and vests. by Vaikobi Posted 27 Apr 21:15 BST J/24 Spring Cup at Plymouth J/24 Spring Cup at Plymouth The build up to the world championship continues for the fleet 2025 is the year that the J/24 World Championship is hosted in Plymouth by the Plym Yacht Club and Saltash Sailing Club. Both clubs are actively building to an event in September that will see 60 plus J24's racing outside the breakwater. by Tim Octon Posted 27 Apr 20:00 BST The Quest for Boat Speed The Quest for Boat Speed Championship sailors don't leave performance to chance. Neither should you. Championship sailors don't leave performance to chance. Neither should you. Whether you're considering a new racing dinghy or targeted enhancements to your current setup, the path to championship results begins in the P&B workshop. by P&B Posted 27 Apr 18:00 BST Inaugural CIC Med Channel Race underway Inaugural CIC Med Channel Race underway A good start despite light winds in Marseille harbour This Sunday, April 27, the first edition of the CIC MED CHANNEL RACE set sail at 1:00 PM from Marseille harbour. Despite light winds, the race committee was able to find the right position on the water to release the 12 crews and 24 skippers on time. by Sirius Events Posted 27 Apr 17:30 BST 5th Dragon Cup at Vilamoura Sailing Overall 5th Dragon Cup at Vilamoura Sailing Overall Lasting memories both on the water and ashore under Vilamoura's great spring conditions The 5th edition of the Dragon Cup Vilamoura has concluded with great success, leaving lasting memories both on the water and ashore. Over the course of the event, sailors completed a total of eight races under Vilamoura's great spring conditions. by Prow Media Posted 27 Apr 17:22 BST Burghfield Solo Open Burghfield Solo Open It was all looking a bit ominous during the week It was all looking a bit ominous during the week leading up to the Burghfield Sailing Club Solo Open Meeting on Saturday 26th April. A poor forecast of very light winds - if any - meant that the entry list was looking very depleted. by Steve Middleton Posted 27 Apr 17:02 BST Steve Irish takes Rugby Coach of the Year Award Steve Irish takes Rugby Coach of the Year Award raycote Water Sailing Club win big in the county awards Better known for being head coach of the Draycote Academy and having coached the likes of Hannah Mills and other sailing superstars, Steve Irish finally took the Rugby Borough Coach of the Year Award. by Jeremy Atkins Posted 27 Apr 16:49 BST 2025 Medway Yacht Club Keelboat Regatta Preview 2025 Medway Yacht Club Keelboat Regatta Preview Three classes of handicap racing for cruisers plus one design racing for Dragons, Sonatas and Squibs The Medway Yacht Club looks forward to hosting and welcoming members and visitors to the 2025 Medway Yacht Club Keelboat Regatta to take place on 14th and 15th June, sponsored by Pirates Cave. by Catherine Gore Posted 27 Apr 16:34 BST The oldest footage of Cherub sailing The oldest footage of Cherub sailing A look back into our video archive, from 1964 to 1996 Our video archive is fully searchable, and updated weekly with the latest sailing videos, but here we look back at early sailing in the Cherub class. We have footage from the the Sixties to the Nineties for you to enjoy. by Magnus Smith Posted 27 Apr 12:00 BST Peters & May Round Antigua Race Peters & May Round Antigua Race Roy Disney's Pyewacket 70 takes line honours after fierce battle with Lee Overlay Partners lll Two very different yachts proved to be almost perfectly matched for much of today's challenging and memorable edition of this classic 50-mile course. by Rupert Holmes/Antigua Sailing Week Posted 27 Apr 02:35 BST The Battle for La Larga begins The Battle for La Larga begins As the fleet heads towards Ibiza With very light winds and after a postponement of more than four hours, La Larga finally got under way today at 16h20 in the Bay of Palma. by Sandberg PalmaVela 2025 Posted 26 Apr 19:25 BST Register for the International Optimist Regatta Register for the International Optimist Regatta Early entry discount ends May 1! Register now for the 32nd International Optimist Regatta (IOR), TOTE Clinic, and TOTE Team Race, June 9-15, 2025. by Carol Bareuther Posted 26 Apr 17:38 BST 56th Semaine Olympique Française de Hyères overall 56th Semaine Olympique Française de Hyères overall USA skiffs gold and silver as Italy and China top medal table The final day of the 56th edition of French Olympic Week saw Italy join China at the top of the medal table as they won a medal of every colour across the six Medal Races after China's exploits on Friday. by Fédération Française de Voile Posted 26 Apr 16:22 BST Transat Paprec Day 7 Transat Paprec Day 7 Michel Desjoyeaux: "Ordinary people wouldn't agree to live through this" THE INTERVIEW. He will forever be the first. Alongside Jacques Caraës, Michel Desjoyeaux won the inaugural edition of the Transat Paprec. That was in 1992—he wasn't yet known as "the Professor," but already had all the talent. by Transat Paprec Posted 26 Apr 15:48 BST 2025 ILCA 6 Youth Europeans 2025 ILCA 6 Youth Europeans The Performance Academy were joined by 17 sailors in Vilamoura The Performance Academy were joined by 17 sailors in Vilamoura over the last two weeks for the 2025 ILCA 6 Youth Europeans. The ILCA 6 Europeans saw over 260 boys and 120 girls compete, in what was a hectic week of big breeze and big sea state. by Jacob Tyson Posted 26 Apr 12:29 BST Clipper Race announces line up of First Mates Clipper Race announces line up of First Mates Each First Mate will assist their Race Skipper in leading their teams of non-professionals The Clipper Race First Mates who will be helping to lead a team in the toughest endurance challenge on the planet have been announced. by Clipper Race Posted 26 Apr 11:21 BST Tideway Wealth Management sponsor UK J/70 Class Tideway Wealth Management sponsor UK J/70 Class Support continues for a third consecutive year Support continues for a third consecutive year, with a full calendar ahead and Nationals a highlight event as part of the Royal Thames Yacht Club 250th regatta. by UK J/70 Class Posted 26 Apr 09:59 BST DF95 Spring Series Event 4 at Barton's Point DF95 Spring Series Event 4 at Barton's Point The forecast 9kts dropping to 0-1kt proved accurate The forecast 9kts dropping to 0-1kt proved accurate, but the tree free banks of the coastal park allowed 12 races to be completed. Of the 14 skippers there 12 competed, with Ralph Wilkinson as RO and Rob Owens as observer. by Peter Jackson Posted 25 Apr 21:16 BST Transat Paprec Day 6 Transat Paprec Day 6 A high-tension weekend At sea for six days, the competitors have already completed a quarter of the Transat Paprec course. After crossing the Bay of Biscay, rounding Cape Finisterre, and sailing down the Portuguese coast, the fleet has now stretched out. by Transat Paprec Posted 25 Apr 20:27 BST