RHKYC and RIYC set sail for Admiral's Cup RHKYC and RIYC set sail for Admiral's Cup 15 teams from around the world have entered prior to the 28th February deadline The Royal Ocean Racing Club (RORC) is delighted to announce that 15 teams from around the world have entered the 2025 Admiral's Cup prior to the 28th February deadline. by Louay Habib / RORC Posted 19 Mar 22:51 PDT 34 nations now actively involved in Para Sailing 34 nations now actively involved in Para Sailing World Sailing publishes six-month progress report on Para Inclusive Strategy World Sailing has published a progress report on the World Sailing Para Inclusive Strategy 2024-2029, six months on from its launch with current participation data showing that 34 nations are now actively involved in international Para Sailing. by World Sailing Posted 19 Mar 22:14 PDT World Meteorological Day Q&A with Arnaud Monges World Meteorological Day Q&A with Arnaud Monges PredictWind's meteorologist, Arnaud Monges, discusses his passion for weather and tech advancements One fascinating journey from a windsurfer originally, onto the America's Cup and then PredictWind. This Q&A with Arnaud Monges celebrates all that we appreciate from the work that meteorologists do to help us enjoy our time on the water more than ever. by PredictWind Posted 18 Mar 22:19 PDT The Ocean Race will return to Auckland in 2027 The Ocean Race will return to Auckland in 2027 New Zealand will host the Southern Ocean stopover for the 12th time The Ocean Race, the world's toughest test of a team in sport, will return to Auckland, New Zealand in the 2027 edition of the iconic around the world offshore race. by The Ocean Race Posted 18 Mar 20:05 PDT SailGP 2025 season technological advances SailGP 2025 season technological advances Advanced AI integration and new fan experiences put SailGP at the forefront of the industry The 2025 season of the Rolex SailGP Championship will be the most technologically advanced in sailing history as the league heads to the world's epicenter of tech - San Francisco. by SailGP Posted 18 Mar 12:45 PDT HRH The Princess Royal new Cape Horners Patron HRH The Princess Royal new Cape Horners Patron The Princess, a life-long sailor, follows in her late father's footsteps The International Association of Cape Horners (IACH) is pleased to announce that Her Royal Highness The Princess Royal, Princess Anne, has agreed to become its new Patron. by Barry Pickthall for IACH Posted 18 Mar 11:34 PDT Tributes paid to World Sailing VP Line Markert Tributes paid to World Sailing VP Line Markert World Sailing is deeply shocked and saddened to report the death of Line Markert World Sailing is deeply shocked and saddened to report the death of Line Markert, World Sailing Vice President and our fellow sailor. by World Sailing Posted 18 Mar 11:05 PDT Musto Skiff 2024 Class Survey Results Musto Skiff 2024 Class Survey Results Event locations, speedpucks, boat experience, training weekends, and event circuit questions This year's survey included questions on desired World Championship locations, a class member vote on permitting speedpucks in organised events, and questions on the boat experience, training weekends, and event circuits. by International Musto Skiff Class Association Posted 18 Mar 10:48 PDT Just 10 days until RS Fest Miami 2025! Just 10 days until RS Fest Miami 2025! In true RS Sailing style, the socials onshore promise to be just as fun as the racing on the water RS Fest Miami is a three-day regatta, celebrating the RS Sailing racing classes in North America! by RS Sailing Posted 18 Mar 09:30 PDT America's Cup Hall of Fame Challenge in June America's Cup Hall of Fame Challenge in June This prestigious sailing event will bring together elite teams to compete aboard historic 12m yachts The Herreshoff Museum and the America's Cup Hall of Fame are proud to announce the 2025 America's Cup Hall of Fame Challenge, set to take place June 21-22, 2025, in Newport, Rhode Island. by Herreshoff Marine Museum Posted 18 Mar 09:27 PDT SailGP news, J/22 Midwinters, SP80 update SailGP news, J/22 Midwinters, SP80 update Rolex Los Angeles Sail Grand Prix, J/22 Midwinters, SP80's speed record attempt While 2025 hasn't been kind to the City of Angels, sailing fans turned out to celebrate the Rolex Los Angeles Sail Grand Prix event this past weekend, which saw 12 SailGP teams engaging in racecourse fisticuffs on the waters off the Port of Los Angeles. by David Schmidt Posted 18 Mar 09:00 PDT National Women's Sailing Association Conference National Women's Sailing Association Conference “Knowledge – Skills – Fun” while celebrating NWSA's 35th anniversary in St. Petersburg, Fl. The National Women's Sailing Association (NWSA) is expanding its 2025 National Women's Sailing Association Conference, presented by American Sailing, to three days. by BoatUS Posted 18 Mar 07:52 PDT A new venue will reinforce the Sofia structure A new venue will reinforce the Sofia structure One more piece to its extensive logistical puzzle at the 54 Trofeo S.A.R. Princesa Sofia Mallorca Two of the ten Olympic classes that will compete for the 54th edition of the Trofeo Princesa Sofia Mallorca by FERGUS Hotels will have Es Portixol as their base of operations, which debuts as the new venue for the Mallorcan Olympic sailing classic. by Trofeo S.A.R. Princesa Sofía Posted 18 Mar 06:46 PDT SailGP: Reflections on Los Angeles SailGP: Reflections on Los Angeles Giles Scott looks back on the Canadian win. Peter Burling and Tom Slingsby reflect on missed chances Giles Scott looks back on the Canadian win, Peter Burling and Tom Slingsby on their shortcomings, and what cost them the win in the Final. Plus some analyis of the rest of the fleet and the fickle foibles of foiling F50s in Los Angeles. by Richard Gladwell/Sail-World.com/nz Posted 18 Mar 03:54 PDT Is it the science of silence? Is it the science of silence? A sensibility and inner peace that only real Zen can deliver. Yes. This is Silent Yachts. Distinctly more than just moments in love? You'd have to think so. A serene theme for life. A futuristic take on it all. New Romantic collides with Renaissance. Abstract meets impressionism. A sensibility and inner peace that only real Zen can deliver. by John Curnow, Global Editor, Powerboat.World Posted 17 Mar 14:00 PDT No more excuses No more excuses 2025 is all about the club sailors, the weekend warriors, the open meeting stalwarts I was wondering if things were going to slow down in sailing after the huge events of 2024, namely the Olympics, America's Cup and Vendée Globe but, if anything, they've speeded up. by Mark Jardine Posted 17 Mar 11:00 PDT Rooster 2025 Event Line-up: Supporting the Action! Rooster 2025 Event Line-up: Supporting the Action! Ssupporting the sailing community is at the heart of what Rooster do At Rooster, supporting the sailing community is at the heart of what we do. In 2025, we're proud to be backing a fantastic line-up of events - helping them not only take place but also thrive. by Rooster Posted 17 Mar 09:30 PDT From Abandoned to Ambition From Abandoned to Ambition ABC Lives Project Sends Second Container of Donated Boats to St Vincent & the Grenadines Following the success of the 2023 donated boats container, led by Tony Bishop at Queen Mary Sailing Club (QMSC), the St Vincent & the Grenadines Sailing Association (SVGSA) has taken a significant step forward. by Jenny Trumble Posted 17 Mar 08:59 PDT Registrations open for Maxi Yacht Rolex Cup 2025 Registrations open for Maxi Yacht Rolex Cup 2025 The 35th edition of the event promises top-level competition The event is organised by the Yacht Club Costa Smeralda in collaboration with the International Maxi Association (IMA), and with the support of title sponsor Rolex. by Yacht Club Costa Smeralda Posted 17 Mar 07:27 PDT Want to be better than last season? Want to be better than last season? Cyclops Marine will help you make a plan to move up the fleet It's shaping up to be a big year. Maybe you're not aiming to win the 100th Fastnet or the Admiral's Cup, but whatever your goal, it should be doing a little better than last year. by Cyclops Marine Posted 17 Mar 05:00 PDT Disappointing day for Slingsby's Australia Disappointing day for Slingsby's Australia As Canada clinches the win in Rolex Los Angeles Sail Grand Prix The Australia SailGP Team delivered a gutsy performance on day two at the Rolex Los Angeles Sail Grand Prix, narrowly sneaking into the Podium Final but ultimately falling short of the win. by Australia SailGP Team Posted 17 Mar 03:12 PDT Marine Auctions: March/April Online Auctions Marine Auctions: March/April Online Auctions March Online Auction and Special April Online Auction March's Action Bidding to Commence Friday 21st March and will end on Thursday 27th March. And April's Bidding to Commence on Friday 4th April and will end on Thursday 10th April. by Marine Auctions Posted 17 Mar 02:11 PDT Rollercoaster Racing in LA Rollercoaster Racing in LA Switzerland SailGP Team couldn't quite find the rhythm in the breeze The first of two consecutive events in California got under way this weekend, in the Port of Los Angeles. It was a weekend of two halves on the water; Saturday was thrilling with a big breeze and gusts up to 35 km/h (22 mph). by Switzerland SailGP Team Posted 16 Mar 23:55 PDT NorthStar SailGP Team Victorious NorthStar SailGP Team Victorious At the Rolex Los Angeles Sail Grand Prix The NorthStar SailGP Team delivered a commanding performance at the Rolex Los Angeles Sail Grand Prix, securing a historic win in front of packed grandstands. This victory marks a defining moment for the Canadian team as they continue their rise. by NorthStar SailGP Team Posted 16 Mar 23:38 PDT Emirates GBR misses out on Final by one point Emirates GBR misses out on Final by one point At the Rolex Los Angeles Sail Grand Prix The Emirates Great Britain SailGP Team has missed out on its first final of the 2025 Season by just one point, despite winning two of the three fleet races on Race Day 2 of the Rolex Los Angeles Sail Grand Prix. by Emirates GBR SailGP Team Posted 16 Mar 23:30 PDT Canada claims first season win Canada claims first season win At Rolex Los Angeles Sail Grand Prix Northstar Canada claimed their inaugural win of the 2025 Season - the first for the team since March 2023 (Season 3) and the first with double Olympic gold medalist Giles Scott as driver. by SailGP Posted 16 Mar 17:50 PDT Switzerland takes Foiling Week Pensacola title Switzerland takes Foiling Week Pensacola title Micha de Wreck clinched the win as four nations battled on the final day The 2025 WASZP North American Championships at Foiling Week Pensacola delivered high-octane action and showcased the class's growing popularity, with over 40 WASZP sailors from seven countries taking to the waters of Pensacola Bay. by Marc Ablett Posted 16 Mar 17:08 PDT SailGP: Stellar Finals win for Northstar Canada SailGP: Stellar Finals win for Northstar Canada Northstar Canada team turned in a superlative performance to win the Rolex Los Angeles SailGP The regrouped Northstar Canada team turned in a superlative performance in the Final Day of Rolex Los Angeles SailGP, to score a big win - their first under Giles Scott (GBR) as skipper - and their first in two years. by Richard Gladwell - Sail-World.com/nz Posted 16 Mar 15:50 PDT Rhody Regatta will start “up the bay” in 2025 Rhody Regatta will start “up the bay” in 2025 Helping to kick off the 2025 sailing season on Narragansett Bay The third annual Rhody Regatta, hosted by the International Yacht and Athletic Club (IYAC) based in Newport, R.I. and benefiting the Rhode Island Community Food Bank headquartered in Providence, takes place Saturday, May 31. by Barby MacGowan Posted 16 Mar 15:16 PDT J/22 Midwinters at New Orleans overall J/22 Midwinters at New Orleans overall Chris Doyle's The Jug 4 1 win with brother Peter and son Nick on board It was a family affair at the top of the leaderboard for the 2025 J/22 Midwinter Championship hosted by Rush Creek Yacht Club in Heath, TX. Chris Doyle led The Jug 4 1 team including brother Peter Doyle and son Nick Doyle. by Julie & Christopher Howell Posted 16 Mar 12:49 PDT The oldest video footage of sailing in Ireland The oldest video footage of sailing in Ireland A look back into our video archive, from 1926 to 1980 As we prepare for St Patrick's Day tomorrow, let us direct our exploration of the video archive towards anything Irish. We have discovered several videos from Ireland, starting as early as the 1920s! by Magnus Smith Posted 16 Mar 11:00 PDT Winnings JJ Giltinan 18ft Skiff Championship Day 7 Winnings JJ Giltinan 18ft Skiff Championship Day 7 The Yandoo team of Tom Needham, Fang Warren and Lewis Brake wrap up the win The Yandoo team of Tom Needham, Fang Warren and Lewis Brake became the world 18 footer champions after scoring a brilliant victory in the Winnings 2025 JJ Giltinan 18ft Skiff Championship, which concluded on Sydney Harbour today. by Frank Quealey Posted 16 Mar 01:47 PDT Rolex Los Angeles Sail Grand Prix Start Analysis Rolex Los Angeles Sail Grand Prix Start Analysis Video looking at the different strategies and what positions paid off Mark Jardine, Managing Editor of Sail-World.com and YachtsandYachting.com, takes a look at the different strategies and what positions paid off, and also looks at Rockwool Team Denmark's collision with a leeward gate mark. by Mark Jardine Posted 16 Mar 01:32 PDT Emirates GBR in the hunt Emirates GBR in the hunt After day one of the Rolex Los Angeles Sail Grand Prix The Emirates GBR SailGP Team is in the hunt after the first day of the Rolex Los Angeles Sail Grand Prix. The British crew, driven by Olympic gold medallist Dylan Fletcher, sits in sixth place on the leaderboard heading in to race day two on Sunday. by Emirates GBR SailGP Team Posted 15 Mar 22:55 PDT Blistering Black Foils: New Zealand sits in first Blistering Black Foils: New Zealand sits in first After Day 1 of the Rolex Los Angeles Sail Grand Prix New Zealand sits first on the event leaderboard with 31 points, winning two of four fleet races on the opening day of the Rolex Los Angeles Sail Grand Prix. Northstar Canada and Australia are close behind with 28 points and 27 points, respectively. by SailGP Posted 15 Mar 18:52 PDT SailGP: BlackFoils lead after Day 1 of Los Angeles SailGP: BlackFoils lead after Day 1 of Los Angeles The New Zealand Blackfoils team top the leaderboard after four races were sailed on Day 1 of SailGP The New Zealand Blackfoils team top the leaderboard after four races were sailed on Day 1 of SailGP Los Angeles. Northstar Canada helmed by double Olympic Gold medalist, Giles Scott (GBR) is second overall. by Richard Gladwell/Sail-World.com/nz Posted 15 Mar 16:51 PDT Skippers announced for 2025 CDS Series Finale Skippers announced for 2025 CDS Series Finale Long Beach Yacht Club set to host the fourth and final stop of the 2025 series The Long Beach Yacht Club has announced the eight skippers that will compete in the final stop of the 2025 California Dreamin' Series at LBYC on April 5 - 6. by Long Beach Yacht Club Posted 15 Mar 11:39 PDT 2025 GWA Wingfoil Wave World Titles in Cape Verde 2025 GWA Wingfoil Wave World Titles in Cape Verde Suardiaz and Berzolla claim the titles after nine days of competition The GWA Wingfoil World Cup Cape Verde 2025 commenced at the renowned Ponta Preta break, marking the start of an exhilarating nine-day event featuring world-class wingfoiling action. by Gemma Hamaini Posted 15 Mar 09:56 PDT Winnings JJ Giltinan 18ft Skiff Championship Day 6 Winnings JJ Giltinan 18ft Skiff Championship Day 6 Yandoo in pole position going into Sunday's final race The Yandoo team of Tom Needham, Fang Warren and Lewis Brake went into today's Race 8 on Sydney Harbour with a two points lead over Finport Finance, its closest challenger to retaining the coveted title. by Frank Quealey Posted 15 Mar 02:20 PDT Aussies hunt Great Britain Aussies hunt Great Britain As USA double-header kicks off in Los Angeles Anticipation is at an all-time high as Australia gears up for a fierce battle against 11 rival nations at the Rolex Los Angeles Sail Grand Prix marking the first-ever U.S. double-header, which commences on Saturday. by Australia SailGP Team Posted 14 Mar 23:49 PDT