2025 Antigua Classic Yacht Regatta Day 2 2025 Antigua Classic Yacht Regatta Day 2 It couldn't have been better The second day of racing at the Antigua Classic Yacht Regatta continued with perfect 12-15 knot trade easterly trade winds, it really couldn't have been better sailing conditions. by Antigua Classic Yacht Regatta Posted 18 Apr 17:33 PDT How to follow the Transat Paprec How to follow the Transat Paprec This Sunday at 13:02, the 19 duos competing will set sail across the Atlantic This Sunday at 13:02, the 19 duos competing in the Transat Paprec will set sail across the Atlantic Ocean. The morning promises to be full of emotion. by Transat Paprec Posted 18 Apr 11:48 PDT ILCA 6 Youth Europeans at Vilamoura Day 5 ILCA 6 Youth Europeans at Vilamoura Day 5 Steady south-west winds and fair racing conditions for all fleets The fifth day of the ILCA 6 Youth European Championship unfolded under similar weather conditions to the previous day, offering steady south-west winds and fair racing conditions for all fleets. by Prow Media Posted 18 Apr 08:44 PDT Preparation and fine tuning at an all-time high Preparation and fine tuning at an all-time high As the 52 Super Series 2025 season beckons With the start of the 2025 52 SUPER SERIES season looming large on the horizon, more than half of the race fleet have just completed a pre-season training week as teams look to reach a level of preparation never seen before in the fleet. by 52 Super Series Posted 18 Apr 07:14 PDT Roger Blasse remains OK Dinghy World No. 1 Roger Blasse remains OK Dinghy World No. 1 As an epic season is set to begin Australia's double world champion, Roger Blasse, maintains his lead at the top of the OK Dinghy World Ranking list for April 2025. In November 2024 he became the first Australian to reach No.1 in the 20 years since the list was started. by Robert Deaves Posted 18 Apr 02:25 PDT 2025 Antigua Classic Yacht Regatta Day 1 2025 Antigua Classic Yacht Regatta Day 1 Caribbean Sailing at its finest The first full fleet day of racing started at the 2025 Antigua Classic Yacht Regatta with the finest of Caribbean sailing conditions. by Antigua Classic Yacht Regatta Posted 17 Apr 16:58 PDT Staying on course for nearly 20 days at sea Staying on course for nearly 20 days at sea Each Transat Paprec sailor brings their own rituals to make life at sea more bearable How Transat Paprec competitors find balance and comfort during their demanding Atlantic crossing. For over two weeks, the duos competing in the Transat Paprec will push themselves to the limit—living, sailing, and performing aboard 9.14-meter monohulls. by Transat Paprec Posted 17 Apr 09:52 PDT ILCA 6 Youth Europeans at Vilamoura Day 4 ILCA 6 Youth Europeans at Vilamoura Day 4 Favourable conditions for the start of the final series The fourth day of the ILCA 6 Youth European Championship marked the start of the final series, with all fleets completing two races as scheduled. Sailing conditions were favourable throughout the day, with the wind coming from the south-west. by Prow Media Posted 17 Apr 09:34 PDT America's Cup Hall of Fame announces new inductees America's Cup Hall of Fame announces new inductees James Spithill, Paul Cayard, and Susan Henn welcomed as Class of 2025 The Herreshoff Marine Museum/America's Cup Hall of Fame welcomes James Spithill, Paul Cayard, and Susan Henn as Class of 2025 inductees of the America's Cup Hall of Fame. by Herreshoff Marine Museum Posted 17 Apr 08:20 PDT World-class support confirmed for Admiral's Cup World-class support confirmed for Admiral's Cup Southern Spars, Harken Pro Care, and PredictWind all on board The Royal Ocean Racing Club (RORC) is proud to announce the support of Southern Spars, Harken Pro Care, and PredictWind for the highly anticipated 2025 Admiral's Cup. by Royal Ocean Racing Club Posted 17 Apr 02:32 PDT Transat Paprec - Beyond sport: racing with purpose Transat Paprec - Beyond sport: racing with purpose This edition shines a light on a new kind of commitment As the 17th edition of the Transat Paprec sets sail, many skippers are racing for more than just victory — they're racing for a cause. by Transat Paprec Posted 16 Apr 21:45 PDT Antigua Classic Yacht Regatta - The Classics begin Antigua Classic Yacht Regatta - The Classics begin A record entry of twelve boats signed up for the Single Handed Race held this morning The 36th annual Antigua Classic Yacht Regatta started today with clear blue skies and a 15-18 knot easterly breeze. by Antigua Classic Yacht Regatta Posted 16 Apr 17:38 PDT Auckland responds to 2026 SailGP ommission Auckland responds to 2026 SailGP ommission Auckland Events CEO responds to 2026 SailGP venue ommission despite a valid Hosting Agreement. Auckland Unlimited CEO has responded to the ommission of Auckland from the 2026 preliminary event list circulated by the SailGP League, despite a four event Kiwi hosting contract having one event remaining. by Richard Gladwell/Sail-World.com/nz Posted 16 Apr 16:06 PDT ILCA 6 Youth Europeans at Vilamoura Day 3 ILCA 6 Youth Europeans at Vilamoura Day 3 Qualifying Series complete with six races for all fleets The third day of the ILCA 6 Youth European Championship progressed steadily, allowing all fleets to complete six races in total and successfully conclude the qualifying series. The final series will begin tomorrow. by Prow Media Posted 16 Apr 13:01 PDT Australia expands to two events Australia expands to two events For 2026 Rolex SailGP Championship SailGP, the global sail racing championship, has today revealed an expanded Australian footprint, with two events - Perth and Sydney - confirmed among the first 2026 Season destinations. by SailGP Posted 16 Apr 12:52 PDT Craig Wood hits the quarter way point Craig Wood hits the quarter way point In great spirits at he sails solo, non-stop and unsupported across the Pacific Craig Wood is now a quarter of the way into his sail with well over 1750 nautical miles under his belt having caught the trade winds and is making good progress. by Mia Hodgkinson Posted 16 Apr 11:57 PDT The Real Impact of Sprit Tension in an Optimist The Real Impact of Sprit Tension in an Optimist You might think that there's nothing more to learn about Optimist sailing You might think that there's nothing more to learn about Optimist sailing—that you've heard it all. by Cyclops Marine Posted 16 Apr 10:15 PDT New date for Philadelphia Cup Regatta announced New date for Philadelphia Cup Regatta announced Taking place on the Delaware River with Center City as the backdrop The Philadelphia Cup Regatta, an exciting sailing competition hosted by Liberty Sailing Club on the Delaware River with Center City as the backdrop, will take place on September 27, 2025. by Carol Bareuther Posted 16 Apr 07:53 PDT Team Holcim-PRB reveals The Ocean Race Europe crew Team Holcim-PRB reveals The Ocean Race Europe crew The only crew in this year's race to feature a female skipper Team Holcim-PRB has unveiled its crew for the highly anticipated 2024 Ocean Race Europe, with significant milestones and ambitions on the horizon. by Team HOLCIM - PRB Posted 16 Apr 06:11 PDT Foiling Awards: Voting now open Foiling Awards: Voting now open Fans and professionals can vote for their favorites across 14 categories Public voting is open until April 30 at foilingawards-halloffame.org, where fans and professionals can vote for their favorites across 14 categories. by WeAreFoiling Posted 16 Apr 03:43 PDT 5o5 class set for Saint Raphael, France at Easter 5o5 class set for Saint Raphael, France at Easter The first regatta of the European 2025 Season The International 5o5 Association is thrilled to announce the commencement of the European 2025 sailing season with the first regatta taking place at the Club Nautique Saint Raphael, France, from April 18th to 20th, 2025. by Michael Quirk Posted 16 Apr 03:07 PDT SWITCH Boat Tour & Fittings Guide SWITCH Boat Tour & Fittings Guide With Team Allen sailor Ross “Rossgo” Banham Team Allen sailor Ross “Rossgo” Banham brought his latest foiling craft, the SWITCH One Design by Element 6, to the Allen factory for a full hardware refit. by Allen Posted 16 Apr 00:30 PDT MFC Maui Pro Am delivers MFC Maui Pro Am delivers Heroes rise in stacked finals day at Ho'okipa The first springtime World Cup at Ho'okipa in over 20 years exploded back to life today as the 2025 MFC Maui Pro Am crowned two incredible champions in Marcilio Browne (BRA) and Marine Hunter (FRA). by International Windsurfing Tour Posted 15 Apr 15:06 PDT Transat Paprec 17th edition officially open Transat Paprec 17th edition officially open The village of the Transat Paprec was inaugurated on Tuesday The village of the Transat Paprec was inaugurated this Tuesday afternoon, the 15th of April. by Transat Paprec Posted 15 Apr 13:51 PDT Sailing into the Unknown with Craig Wood Sailing into the Unknown with Craig Wood Henri-Lloyd have teamed up with the triple amputee on his Pacific Ocean journey Henri-Lloyd have teamed up with Craig Wood on his journey to become the first triple amputee in history to sail solo, non-stop, and unsupported across the Pacific Ocean. Read on as we follow Craig's pioneering journey. by Henri-Lloyd Posted 15 Apr 10:30 PDT Sail Newport announces award to honor Sally Helme Sail Newport announces award to honor Sally Helme The top female skipper at the 41st Newport Regatta will win the inaugural Sally Helme Award Sail Newport announces that the top female skipper at the 41st Newport Regatta, July 12-13, will win the inaugural Sally Helme Award created in her honor. by Sail Newport Posted 15 Apr 10:20 PDT GWA Wingfoil World Cup France begins GWA Wingfoil World Cup France begins Title holders open defence of crowns at Mondial du Vent 2025 The reigning world champions in Surf-Freestyle and FreeFly-Slalom are set to begin the defence of their crowns at the iconic Mondial du Vent event at Leucate in the south of France in nuking Tramontana winds. by Ian MacKinnon Posted 15 Apr 07:13 PDT Cup bust-ups; SailGP time-out Cup bust-ups; SailGP time-out A few situations that have been on the build for a while all came to a head within the same week. It has been a tumultuous few weeks on the NZ sailing scene and internationally. A few situations that have been on the build for a while all came to a head within the same week. by Richard Gladwell/Sail-World NZ Posted 15 Apr 06:45 PDT Pro Sailing Drama and Intrigue Pro Sailing Drama and Intrigue SailGP, the America's Cup, and the sailors themselves have all been in the mainstream news What a couple of weeks it has been in the world of professional sailing: SailGP, the America's Cup, and the sailors themselves have all been in the mainstream news for one reason or another. by Mark Jardine Posted 15 Apr 06:00 PDT An example of sustainable tourism An example of sustainable tourism At the 54 Trofeo Princesa Sofía Mallorca by FERGUS Hotels The Mallorcan Olympic classes regatta mustered more than 1,000 sailors from 54 countries base line numbers which reflect a good increase in hotel occupancy in low season, attracting a more conscious and respectful visitor profile. by Trofeo S.A.R. Princesa Sofía Posted 15 Apr 05:32 PDT 2025 US Wingfoil Championship registration open 2025 US Wingfoil Championship registration open The National Championship set to take place at St. Francis Yacht Club St. Francis Yacht Club and US Sailing have opened registration for the second annual US Wingfoil Championship, to be held in San Francisco, California, June 20-22, 2025. by St. Francis Yacht Club Posted 14 Apr 12:04 PDT Charlie Enright appointed as CEO of US Sailing Charlie Enright appointed as CEO of US Sailing An accomplished sailor and an advocate of the sport, known for his leadership skills US Sailing announced Charlie Enright, an accomplished leader in the sailing industry, as the Association's new CEO. Enright will take the helm of US Sailing, the sport's National Governing Body (NGB), following an extensive national executive search. by US Sailing Posted 14 Apr 11:16 PDT GL52 Southern Showdown at Pensacola overall GL52 Southern Showdown at Pensacola overall 10 races, 6 teams, 2 spoilers and 1.5 points decide top spot for Fox On the fourth and final day of the 2025 GL52 Southern Showdown two races were sailed in 8-10 knots of wind on Pensacola Bay to determine regatta winners and 2025 GL52 Southern Series champions. by GL52 Series Posted 14 Apr 09:40 PDT ILCA 6 Youth Europeans at Vilamoura Day 1 ILCA 6 Youth Europeans at Vilamoura Day 1 Fantastic conditions with all fleets completing two races The first day of racing at the ILCA 6 Youth European Championship kicked off with fantastic conditions, with all fleets completing two races. The day began with a stable south-west breeze of around 10 knots, which steadily increased. by Prow Media Posted 14 Apr 08:56 PDT Schedule Seasonal Service Today with North Sails Schedule Seasonal Service Today with North Sails Your local loft can ensure your sails remain in top condition all season Whatever your sail needs, we have you covered. Your local loft can ensure your sails remain in top condition all season. Contact us for pre-season race upgrades or before you dock out for your next cruising adventure. by North Sails Posted 14 Apr 06:00 PDT Charleston Race Week at Patriots Point overall Charleston Race Week at Patriots Point overall Darby Smith thought his chances of winning the J/22 class were derailed on Friday Darby Smith thought his chances of winning the J/22 class at Charleston Race Week at Patriots Point were derailed during the third race held Friday. That's because the main halyard aboard Tasmanian Devil snapped and the boat was unable to finish. by Charleston Race Week Posted 13 Apr 20:09 PDT 45th St. Maarten Heineken Regatta highlights 45th St. Maarten Heineken Regatta highlights This annual Caribbean celebration has brought together locals, visitors, and world-class sailors The official film of the 45th St. Maarten Heineken Regatta has just dropped, and it's a vibrant tribute to four and a half decades of sailing, island spirit, and unforgettable "Serious Fun!" by St. Maarten Heineken Regatta Posted 13 Apr 06:58 PDT Gold Cup Festival 2025 Preview Gold Cup Festival 2025 Preview The Whitsun Weekend You Won't Want to Miss! It's a warm June day. The sun sparkles on the water, the sky stretches wide and blue above you. You're at the helm of your X-Yacht, a gentle summer breeze filling the sails. Everything feels effortless. Life slows down — in the best possible way. by X-Yachts Posted 13 Apr 04:00 PDT Trieste to host 2025 Melges 24 Worlds Trieste to host 2025 Melges 24 Worlds The first time the event will be held on the Adriatic Sea Trieste, renowned in the sailing world as Italy's City of Sails, is preparing to spend a week as the Capital of the Melges 24 as it gets ready to host the Melges 24 World Championship 2025. by International Melges 24 Class Association Posted 13 Apr 02:19 PDT Charleston Race Week at Patriots Point Day 2 Charleston Race Week at Patriots Point Day 2 Standings tighten on 'Moving Day' It was moving day at Charleston Race Week at Patriots Point and that's exactly what several skippers and teams did. by Charleston Race Week Posted 12 Apr 18:35 PDT