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 21 May 15:58 PDT 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 21 May 13:42 PDT Block Island Race preview Block Island Race preview Most of the fleet will tackle the traditional 186-nautical-mile course from Stamford This year's start time has been moved up two hours from prior editions to take advantage of increased daylight and potentially fairer conditions in Long Island Sound. by Storm Trysail Club Posted 21 May 13:08 PDT IMA Maxi Europeans Inshore Series Day 3 IMA Maxi Europeans Inshore Series Day 3 North Star & Proteus win today's races, while Bella Mente holds a solid lead overall It was an intense day on the water for the Maxi fleet in the penultimate act of the IMA Maxi European Championship, the last stage of the 2025 Tre Golfi Sailing Week. by Tre Golfi Sailing Week Posted 21 May 11:05 PDT 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 21 May 10:03 PDT 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 04:00 PDT 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 01:05 PDT 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 20 May 23:55 PDT 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 20 May 12:19 PDT IMA Maxi Europeans Inshore Series Day 2 IMA Maxi Europeans Inshore Series Day 2 Bella Mente wins on corrected time in the coastal race The second day of inshore racing at the IMA Maxi European Championship delivered another spectacular show in the Gulf of Naples, with breathtaking scenery and challenging weather conditions. by Tre Golfi Sailing Week Posted 20 May 09:51 PDT 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 20 May 08:38 PDT 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 20 May 08:00 PDT 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 20 May 05:35 PDT 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 01:00 PDT 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 19 May 23:01 PDT 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 19 May 21:06 PDT 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 19 May 12:57 PDT 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 19 May 12:48 PDT IMA Maxi Europeans Inshore Series Day 1 IMA Maxi Europeans Inshore Series Day 1 A perfect start in Sorrento with sunshine and consistent wind The Sorrento Peninsula delivered picture-perfect conditions for the opening day of inshore racing at the IMA Maxi European Championship, the second stage of the Tre Golfi Sailing Week 2025. by Tre Golfi Sailing Week Posted 19 May 10:55 PDT 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 19 May 10:01 PDT 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 19 May 09:00 PDT 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 19 May 08:19 PDT Kai Marks Dasent Sponsored Sail Fundraiser Kai Marks Dasent Sponsored Sail Fundraiser Raising money for Hurricane-Affected Students from Union Island Secondary School Young Sailor Kai Marks Dasent Sails from St. Vincent to Mustique to Launch Fundraising Campaign for Hurricane-Affected Students from Union Island Secondary School and Vincy Sailing Team. by SVG Sailing Association Posted 19 May 06:52 PDT Etchells North American Championship overall Etchells North American Championship overall Luke Lawrence and team win at San Diego Yacht Club The competitors for the Etchells North American Championship in San Diego left the dock Sunday morning for the final two races of the regatta with a lot of work still in front of them to determine the winner. by San Diego Yacht Club Posted 18 May 23:02 PDT 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 18 May 20:07 PDT StFYC repeats as Women's 2v2 Team Race Champs StFYC repeats as Women's 2v2 Team Race Champs Being the captain for competitive adult team sport is often a thankless task Being the captain for competitive adult team sport is often a thankless task involving a lot of emails, texts and phone calls to coordinate a group of busy people with multiple conflicting priorities. by New York Yacht Club Posted 18 May 18:54 PDT Joel Ronning's Catapult Wins J/70 U.S. Nationals Joel Ronning's Catapult Wins J/70 U.S. Nationals Hometown Hero on Lake Minnetonka After five races in a full range of breeze, Joel Ronning's Catapult team won the 2025 J/70 U.S. National Championship on home waters in Wayzata, Minnesota. by Hannah Lee Noll Posted 18 May 17:54 PDT 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 18 May 16:49 PDT 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 18 May 15:00 PDT 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 18 May 14:36 PDT 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 18 May 05:14 PDT 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 01:37 PDT Etchells North American Championship day 2 Etchells North American Championship day 2 Three more races held on Saturday The 2025 Etchells North American Championship continued with 3 more races on Saturday. Conditions were more favorable for racing today with wind in the 8 - 12 kt range. by San Diego Yacht Club Posted 17 May 19:24 PDT 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 17 May 14:22 PDT 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 17 May 12:40 PDT Galateia claims line honours at Tre Golfi Regatta Galateia claims line honours at Tre Golfi Regatta The Wallycento completes the course in in in 13 hours, 19 minutes and 42 seconds Galateia, the Wallycento owned by David Leuschen and Chris Flowers, was the first yacht to cross the finish line of the 70th Tre Golfi Regatta. by Tre Golfi Sailing Week Posted 17 May 12:28 PDT 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 17 May 08:28 PDT 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 17 May 05:21 PDT 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 04:14 PDT Etchells North American Championship day 1 Etchells North American Championship day 1 A strong day for Masfen, Cooke and Wilkinson give the NZL team top position Day one of the Etchells North American Championship started off under an AP flag with mostly cloudy skies. After an almost 90 minute delay, Race 1 got under way at 12:55 with a course bearing of 235 with 1.2 nm legs. by San Diego Yacht Club Posted 17 May 00:44 PDT