The Cruise Control for Your Rig The Cruise Control for Your Rig Cruising in the green zone Could I push harder and go a little faster? Are the sails too powered up? Should I reef now or wait? Is my rig under more strain than I realise? Second-guessing leads to hesitation - the enemy of smooth, assured sailing. by Cyclops Marine Posted 27 Mar 05:00 PDT Fortaleza to host 2027 World Sailing Championships Fortaleza to host 2027 World Sailing Championships Fortaleza is the capital of the seaside state of Ceará and a popular sailing destination. The Brazilian city of Fortaleza has been chosen to host the one-person events at the 2027 World Sailing Championships. by World Sailing Posted 27 Mar 04:49 PDT Craig Wood has set off across the Pacific Craig Wood has set off across the Pacific Triple amputee has begun epic fundraising adventure to sail solo and unsupported 7000nm 33-year-old former British soldier Craig Wood has officially begun his world first maritime expedition to become the world's first triple amputee to sail solo, non-stop and unsupported 7,000 nautical miles across the Pacific Ocean. by Mia Hodgkinson Posted 27 Mar 03:51 PDT Hansa and Para World Championships day 3 Hansa and Para World Championships day 3 Competition heating up on Pittwater Day 3 of the 2025 Hansa and Para World Championships on Pittwater arrived and all were keen to launch from Royal Prince Alfred Yacht Club (RPAYC) to start the day's sailing after avoiding the morning downpour. by Di Pearson / Hansa Worlds Posted 27 Mar 01:22 PDT BVI Spring Regatta & Sailing Festival Preview BVI Spring Regatta & Sailing Festival Preview Accomplished line-up of international competition ready for hot racing & cool parties! Boats from fourteen different countries - and racing enthusiasts from many more - are about to converge upon the stunning British Virgin Islands sailing grounds for the 52nd BVI Spring Regatta & Sailing Festival. by Michelle Slade / BVISR Posted 26 Mar 19:39 PDT 54th Trofeo Princesa Sofia Mallorca presentation 54th Trofeo Princesa Sofia Mallorca presentation Santiago Lange appointed official Ambassador The official presentation of the 54 Trofeo Princesa Sofia Mallorca by FERGUS Hotels brought together representatives of the Balearic public institutions and its new main sponsor, FERGUS Group, who showed their support to the organizers of the event. by Trofeo S.A.R. Princesa Sofía Posted 26 Mar 15:40 PDT Vendée Globe: A record-breaking 10th edition Vendée Globe: A record-breaking 10th edition An unprecedented level of competition The 10th edition of the Vendée Globe ends on an exceptional note, from a sporting, popular and media point of view. The level of competition has never been so high. by Vendée Globe media Posted 26 Mar 13:39 PDT Henri-Lloyd's Dynamic Range Henri-Lloyd's Dynamic Range Reveals a new and revolutionary approach to marine apparel The jury in the prestigious DAME Awards recognised the breakthrough achieved by Henri-Lloyd with the use of technology and ergonomics in the Dynamic Range of sailing apparel. Now it is available to buy, with a complete range from shorts to jackets. by Henri-Lloyd Posted 26 Mar 10:00 PDT Bermuda Race Prep Seminar Series reminder Bermuda Race Prep Seminar Series reminder Before it's too late: what to consider and plan for your boat Learn how to tackle the big-ticket boat preparation items early, including compliance with safety requirements, inspection procedures, insurance, sail inventory assessments, and rule changes. by Newport Bermuda Race Posted 26 Mar 04:23 PDT Mixed doubles classes set to shine Mixed doubles classes set to shine At the 54 Trofeo Princesa Sofía Mallorca by FERGUS Hotels The mixed crews will once again demonstrate their competitiveness on the bay of Palma. by Trofeo S.A.R. Princesa Sofía Posted 26 Mar 03:30 PDT Hansa and Para World Championships day 2 Hansa and Para World Championships day 2 The Hansa 303 One Person competition started today Day 2 of the 2025 Hansa and Para World Championships on Pittwater and competitors and officials alike were hoping for a more stable breeze than what was dished up to them yesterday. by Di Pearson / Hansa Worlds Posted 26 Mar 01:57 PDT Three semi-finalists return for Governor's Cup Three semi-finalists return for Governor's Cup Final invitees to be chosen from requests for invitation received by April 11 Governor's Cup will be July 29 - August 3; World's match race skippers under 23 invited to file a Request for Invitation. by Susan Kenney Posted 26 Mar 01:11 PDT World Sailing welcomes Brisbane 2032 review World Sailing welcomes Brisbane 2032 review Supporting the recommendations of the study World Sailing welcomes the 100 Day Review by the Queensland Government's Games Independent Infrastructure and Coordination Authority as an important step towards delivering a successful Brisbane 2032 Olympic Games. by World Sailing Posted 25 Mar 14:37 PDT Next Vic-Maui International Race planned for 2028 Next Vic-Maui International Race planned for 2028 Significant external events have challenged Vic-Maui in recent years Vic-Maui, first raced in 1965, has a long and storied history that is intertwined with that of its two co-host Clubs. by Vic-Maui Event Committee Posted 25 Mar 12:06 PDT The Ocean Race: Conrad Colman announces entry The Ocean Race: Conrad Colman announces entry Aotearoa Ocean Racing announces plans to enter the next edition of The Ocean Race After completing two Vendée Globe solo around the world races and a total of now four laps circumnavigating the planet, this is a coming-home for the kiwi sailor after becoming one of the fiercest competitors in France and Europe in recent years. by Aotearoa Ocean Racing/Sail-World.com/nz Posted 25 Mar 12:00 PDT San Francisco SailGP news, Vendee Globe, GL52s San Francisco SailGP news, Vendee Globe, GL52s A rotating cast of characters who have been reaching the podium's top step One of the coolest aspects of SailGP's fifth season of racing has been the rotating cast of characters who have been reaching the podium's top step. This past weekend, in San Francisco, it was the Spain SailGP Team's time to shine. by David Schmidt Posted 25 Mar 08:00 PDT Meet Switzerland's rising 29er duo: Ikke and Liam Meet Switzerland's rising 29er duo: Ikke and Liam Ikke Huber and Liam Berger have been climbing the ranks in the class Swiss sailors Ikke Huber and Liam Berger have been climbing the ranks in the 29er class, currently sitting in third place overall in the 29er Eurocup. by International 29er Class Posted 25 Mar 04:11 PDT Hansa and Para World Championships day 1 Hansa and Para World Championships day 1 'Crazy' conditions test fleets on Pittwater Racing got under way in the 2025 Hansa and Para World Championships today on Pittwater, with the Hansa 2.3, Liberty and SKUD18 racing on Alpha course, while the 303 Two Person raced on Bravo course and already some have shown their clear intentions. by Di Pearson / Hansa Worlds Posted 25 Mar 02:15 PDT Three times America's Cup winner passes away Three times America's Cup winner passes away Matt Mitchell won three America's Cup sailing for teams representing three nations. There wasn't a boat Matt Mitchell couldn't race or a challenge he wasn't up for. And, say those closest to the America's Cup star and grassroots sailing champion, no one was spared his good-hearted quips. by Eduan Roos, Yachting New Zealand Posted 24 Mar 18:55 PDT The Countdown is On! The Countdown is On! 51st St. Thomas International Regatta Round the Rocks Race on March 27th Over fifty boats and a couple hundred crews from the Caribbean, the U.S., and Europe are ready to race in the 51st St. Thomas International Regatta (STIR) this weekend, March 28-30, 2025. by Carol Bareuther Posted 24 Mar 16:56 PDT Grant Dalton OBE on Introducing His Son to Sailing Grant Dalton OBE on Introducing His Son to Sailing Why the RS Quest is the Perfect Fit When it comes to sailing, few names are as well-respected as Grant Dalton OBE, CEO of Emirates Team New Zealand. by RS Sailing Posted 24 Mar 11:30 PDT 2025 GL52 Pensacola Cup overall 2025 GL52 Pensacola Cup overall Victor Wild's FOX claims victory at the inaugural event On the fourth and final day of the GL52 Pensacola Cup regatta (3/23/25) two races were run in 10-13 knots of breeze. by GL52 Series Posted 24 Mar 08:33 PDT 2025 Chile World Cup set for epic showdown 2025 Chile World Cup set for epic showdown The unified PWA IWT World Wave Tour's (WWT) first 5-Star event of the season The 2025 Chile World Cup is set to open the unified PWA IWT World Wave Tour's (WWT) first 5-Star event of the season, with the world's best wave riders converging on Matanzas' legendary waves for two weeks of elite-level competition. by International Windsurfing Tour Posted 24 Mar 08:25 PDT Stay Warmer, Stay Drier Stay Warmer, Stay Drier Meet Aquafleece from Rooster With the season fast approaching, it's time to get your kit sorted. Longer days mean more time on the water but with unpredictable conditions, staying warm and dry is key to making the most of every moment. That's where our Aquafleece layers come in. by Rooster Posted 24 Mar 05:00 PDT 2025 Hansa and Para Worlds Practice Race 2025 Hansa and Para Worlds Practice Race Governor of New South Wales officially opens the event on Pittwater Today marked the first day of the 2025 Hansa and Para Worlds, as 200 excited sailors and race officials from around the world gathered at Royal Prince Alfred Yacht Club (RPAYC) on Pittwater for a practice race. by Di Pearson / Hansa Worlds Posted 24 Mar 02:10 PDT 2025 WingFoil Racing World Cup Morocco overall 2025 WingFoil Racing World Cup Morocco overall Wingfoil racing crowns its African King and Queen Three times Wingfoil Racing World Cup champion Mathis Ghio of France has won the season opener in Dakhla, Morocco. by WingFoil Racing World Cup Posted 24 Mar 01:44 PDT Australia SailGP Team wing collapse video Australia SailGP Team wing collapse video Looking at all the angles of the incident in San Francisco With salvage under way, the SailGP Technical Team will now begin an in-depth analysis to determine what caused the incident. by Mark Jardine Posted 24 Mar 00:01 PDT Bangor Packet takes J/24 Midwinter Championship Bangor Packet takes J/24 Midwinter Championship Bangor Packet closed with scores of 5,1,2 to net 27 points Class veteran Tony Parker's Bangor Packet stayed consistent through nine races to earn the 2025 J/24 Midwinter Championship in Miami, FL. by Julie & Christopher Howell Posted 23 Mar 23:41 PDT Aussies' final hopes end in dramatic wing collapse Aussies' final hopes end in dramatic wing collapse On day two at the Oracle San Francisco Sail Grand Prix Tom Slingsby's Australia Team's hopes of making the Podium Final came crashing down on day two at the Oracle San Francisco Sail Grand Prix, as a catastrophic wing failure forced them out of contention. by Australia SailGP Team Posted 23 Mar 22:07 PDT SailGP: Spain scores a repeat win SailGP: Spain scores a repeat win Spain repeated their win in the Grand Final of Season 4, at the same venue, In a repeat of their win in the Grand Final of Season 4, at the same venue, 2024 Olympic Gold Medalist Diego Botin, helmed the Spain SailGP team to win the fifth event of Season 5 in San Francisco. by Richard Gladwell/Sail-World.com/nz Posted 23 Mar 20:40 PDT Emirates GBR finishes 7th in San Francisco Emirates GBR finishes 7th in San Francisco Leaving them in second place on the 2025 Season leaderboard The Emirates Great Britain Sail Grand Prix Team has finished in seventh place at the Oracle San Francisco Sail Grand Prix, leaving them in second place on the 2025 Season leaderboard. by Emirates GBR SailGP Team Posted 23 Mar 20:14 PDT Spain SailGP Team snags San Francisco repeat Spain SailGP Team snags San Francisco repeat While Australia suffers 'heartbreaking' wing collapse Spain has triumphed once again in San Francisco, defeating NorthStar Canada (2nd) and France (3rd) to become the fifth winner in five events this season. by SailGP Posted 23 Mar 18:36 PDT NorthStar SailGP Team 2nd in San Francisco NorthStar SailGP Team 2nd in San Francisco Another impressive performance by Giles Scott and the team Canada's NorthStar SailGP Team delivered another impressive performance this weekend on the waters of San Francisco Bay, securing a decisive second place at the Oracle San Francisco Sail Grand Prix. by NorthStar SailGP Team Posted 23 Mar 17:22 PDT SailGP: Flying Roos dismasted in Pre-start SailGP: Flying Roos dismasted in Pre-start The Flying Roos (AUS) broke their wingsail in the final seconds leading up to the start of Race 7 The Flying Roos (AUS) broke their wingsail in the final seconds leading up to the start of Race 7 of the Oracle SailGP Regatta in San Francisco. Conditions at the time were a rising breeze of 10-15kts - well within the capability of the 24metre tall rig. by Richard Gladwell/Sail-World.com/nz Posted 23 Mar 16:58 PDT MySail's digital crew concierge service MySail's digital crew concierge service Sailing clubs and associations are increasingly turning to technology to streamline operations In today's digital world, sailing clubs and associations are increasingly turning to technology to streamline operations and improve member engagement. by MySail Posted 23 Mar 15:32 PDT Going to publish the 'F' word – Again! Going to publish the 'F' word – Again! Clearly, there are lots of young sailors out there looking to add a load of fun to their sailing Now we published the first one back in June last year. It did really well, thank you. Very much appreciated. Clearly, there are lots of young sailors out there looking to add a load of fun to their sailing, and are keen to get into the foiling world. by John Curnow, Sail-World.com AUS Editor Posted 23 Mar 14:00 PDT Restocked! Vaikobi Impact PFDs Restocked! Vaikobi Impact PFDs Ready for impact, ready to order now! Designed for high intensity watersports that require a sleek design and impact protection - our VXi-PRO is restocked in all sizes and colours! by Vaikobi Posted 23 Mar 12:23 PDT 2025 GL52 Pensacola Cup Day 3 2025 GL52 Pensacola Cup Day 3 Fleet chasing fox, momentum shifts and scoreboard tightens On the third day of racing at the innaugural GL52 Pensacola Cup, the fleet was on the scent of Victor Wild's leader-board topping FOX where three races were sailed in 9-12 knots of wind. by GL52 Series Posted 23 Mar 07:44 PDT Aussies set for winner-takes-all final in San Fran Aussies set for winner-takes-all final in San Fran After opening day on the Bay in the Oracle San Francisco Sail Grand Prix The opening day of the Oracle San Francisco Sail Grand Prix saw drama and close calls unfold on the Bay as trademark tactics from Tom Slingsby's Australia crew earned them an impressive second-place finish after the first day of racing. by Australia SailGP Team Posted 22 Mar 23:41 PDT 'Not the finest day' for Emirates GBR 'Not the finest day' for Emirates GBR But Driver Dylan Fletcher says team will 'come out strong' for day two in San Francisco The Emirates GBR SailGP Team is currently sixth on the leaderboard after day one of the Oracle San Francisco Sail Grand Prix. Driver Dylan Fletcher said it was "not the finest day" for he and his team. by Emirates GBR SailGP Team Posted 22 Mar 23:18 PDT