A Q&A with Chris Alexander on the 2025 VX One NAs A Q&A with Chris Alexander on the 2025 VX One NAs Chris Alexander on the 2025 VX One North American Championship This year's VX One North American Championship will be hosted by the Gulfport Yacht Club, in Gulfport, Mississippi from October 16-18, and will feature eleven scheduled races on the waters of the Mississippi Sound, near the GYC. by David Schmidt Posted 14 Oct 08:00 PDT All change in the Endeavour Trophy All change in the Endeavour Trophy A dramatic twist in the results after a request for redress was reopened by the Protest Committee The 64th Endeavour Trophy has seen a dramatic twist in the results after a request for redress was reopened by the Protest Committee when they realised that a significant error may have been made at the initial hearing. by Royal Corinthian Yacht Club Posted 14 Oct 07:36 PDT Manly 16s Club Championship Heat 3 Manly 16s Club Championship Heat 3 Crazy doesn't begin to explain the finish Crazy doesn't begin to explain the finish to third heat of Manly's club championship on Saturday. by Adam Lucius Posted 14 Oct 06:45 PDT Macif renews its commitment to ocean racing Macif renews its commitment to ocean racing A new IMOCA program 2027-2030 with Sam Goodchild as skipper Macif announces the continuation of its commitment to ocean racing with an ambitious project that will begin in 2027 and end in 2030. The IMOCA MACIF will be on the starting line of the Vendée Globe 2028-2029. by IMOCA MACIF Posted 14 Oct 04:00 PDT Belgium Ocean Racing breaks Class40 24hr record Belgium Ocean Racing breaks Class40 24hr record 452.22 nautical miles at an average speed of 18.84 knots At an average speed of 18.84 knots, a superb performance by the Jonas Gerckens Belgian team competing in the 2nd edition of the GLOBE40 with Benoit Hantzperg and Renaud Dehareng on board for this leg 2, covering 452.22 nautical miles in 24 hours. by Sirius Events Posted 13 Oct 22:37 PDT America's Cupdate: October 10, 2025 America's Cupdate: October 10, 2025 Sailing Illustrated's Tom Ehman and Sail-World's Richard Gladwell dissect the America's Cup. Sailing Illustrated's Tom Ehman and Sail-World's NZ Editor, Richard Gladwell discussed the latest developments in the America's Cup, last Friday/Saturday (depending on your time zone) on sailing's only regular live video podcast. by Sail-World NZ Posted 13 Oct 22:23 PDT Sydney - Auckland Ocean Race: Lucky wins Sydney - Auckland Ocean Race: Lucky wins The USA registered pocket maxi Lucky, formerly Rambler 88, has taken line honours in the Sydney Auck The USA registered pocket maxi Lucky, formerly Rambler 88, has taken line honours in the Sydney Auckland Ocean Race - crossing the Tasman in in just 68hrs. Four yachts are still racing. by Richard Gladwell & RPAYC Media Posted 13 Oct 19:12 PDT Sydney to Auckland Ocean Race Day 4 Sydney to Auckland Ocean Race Day 4 Lucky claims line honours but race still on Bryon Ehrhart's Lucky has claimed line honours and broken the race record in the Sydney to Auckland Ocean Race (S2A) earlier this morning, crossing the finish line at 9.20.27.26am AEDT finishing the race in 2d 20h 27 minutes 7 seconds. by Di Pearson / Sydney to Auckland media Posted 13 Oct 18:28 PDT Lucky joins PIC Coastal Classic Lucky joins PIC Coastal Classic Lucky, the 88-foot Juan K-designed maxi has entered PIC Coastal Classic race. The New Zealand Multihull Yacht Club, organisers of the PIC Coastal Classic have welcomed the entry of Lucky, the 88-foot Juan K-designed maxi that has just set a race record for the the 2025 Sydney to Auckland Ocean Race. by Fran Holland NZ Multihull Yacht Club Posted 13 Oct 17:56 PDT 12ft Skiff season ready to launch 12ft Skiff season ready to launch With the 63rd Interdominion Championship between Australia and New Zealand opening the New Year The NSW 12 Foot Skiff sailing calendar has been announced and the program will be in full swing later this month, while the pot boiler 63rd Interdominion Championship between Australia and New Zealand, will open New Year's racing in January 2026. by Di Pearson / 12ft Skiff media Posted 13 Oct 13:44 PDT Abu Dhabi to host the GKA Kite World Tour Abu Dhabi to host the GKA Kite World Tour Top kiteboarders will take to Fahid Island's waters in a six-day spectacle of high-flying action Abu Dhabi will host the GKA Kite World Tour for the very first time, bringing back-to-back World Cups in Hydrofoil Big Air and Freestyle to Fahid Island, Abu Dhabi's newest coastal wellness destination and the world's first Fitwel-certified island. by GKA Kite World Tour Posted 13 Oct 13:05 PDT Mighty Magenta Community Hub launched Mighty Magenta Community Hub launched A unique platform for sailing and the marine industry The Magenta Project, a global charity driving equity and inclusion in sailing and the wider marine industry, is proud to announce the launch of the Mighty Magenta Community Hub - a bold and vibrant digital space designed to connect, inspire, and empower. by The Magenta Project Posted 13 Oct 11:29 PDT Intercollegiate Offshore Regatta at Larchmond Intercollegiate Offshore Regatta at Larchmond 49 teams, 384 sailors, 120 volunteers, 1 Nor'easter, and 300k on Instagram The 2025 Intercollegiate Offshore Regatta (IOR), presented by ShopRite of Carteret, organized by the Storm Trysail Club supported by the Storm Trysail Foundation, welcomed 49 teams and 384 collegiate sailors for a weekend of spirited big boat racing. by Storm Trysail Club Posted 13 Oct 11:08 PDT Abu Dhabi to host GWA Wingfoil World Cup finale Abu Dhabi to host GWA Wingfoil World Cup finale The event will see the sport's top athletes descend on Fahid Island Abu Dhabi, the capital of the United Arab Emirates, will make history this autumn as it hosts the GWA Wingfoil World Cup for the very first time, serving as the grand finale of the 2025 FreeFly Slalom season. by Ian MacKinnon Posted 13 Oct 10:56 PDT Breeze vs Cool Breeze Breeze vs Cool Breeze What is the difference between these two Henri-Lloyd jackets? Engineered with the same 2-later PFC-Free DRI SHELL technology, the Breeze and Cool Breeze delivery marine grade tech. The difference lies in the climate. by Henri-Lloyd Posted 13 Oct 08:00 PDT Renaissance of the two ACs? Renaissance of the two ACs? A look at how the two ACs - the Admiral's Cup and America's Cup have evolved in the past few months A look at the events of July and August including the highly successful revival of the Admirals' Cup and international offshore racing. Is the America's Cup on a new tack? Behind the scenes in SailGP. Top racer for sale. by Richard Gladwell/Sail-World NZ Posted 13 Oct 04:14 PDT Malta welcomes a world-class fleet Malta welcomes a world-class fleet For the 2025 Yachting Malta Coastal Race The 2025 Yachting Malta Coastal Race sets sail from Marsamxett Harbour on Wednesday 15 October, marking the traditional warm-up for the Rolex Middle Sea Race, which follows on Saturday 18 October. by Rolex Middle Sea Race Media Posted 13 Oct 03:41 PDT Sydney to Auckland Ocean Race Day 3 Sydney to Auckland Ocean Race Day 3 Unpleasant night at sea Last night was a harsh reminder of how a beautiful sail on the ocean can change in an instant, as it did last night, requiring quick thinking and action as crews worked together to bring things back under control. by Di Pearson / Sydney to Auckland media Posted 12 Oct 17:14 PDT J/80 North American Championship 2025 overall J/80 North American Championship 2025 overall J/80 North American champion determined in final race: James Buley's Le Tigre The J/80 North American Championship came to a nail-biting conclusion Sunday at Southern Yacht Club in New Orleans, LA. by Julie & Christopher Howell Posted 12 Oct 13:26 PDT 49er & 49erFX and Nacra 17 Worlds overall 49er & 49erFX and Nacra 17 Worlds overall Botín and Trittel Paul clinch first world title as Gimson and Burnet prevail in Cagliari showdown The 2025 49er, 49erFX, and Nacra 17 World Championships wrapped up in spectacular style today with a double-race medal series that crowned three deserving world champions. by Andy Rice Posted 12 Oct 11:16 PDT 2.4mR Worlds at Lake Garda, Italy overall 2.4mR Worlds at Lake Garda, Italy overall The conclusion of an epic event The Inclusive 2.4mR World Championship 2025 officially concluded today at Fraglia Vela Malcesine, after four intense days of top-level Open and Para sailing on the stunning waters of Lake Garda. by Fraglia Vela Malcesine Posted 12 Oct 09:31 PDT North Sails Zenda: Relaunched & Ready North Sails Zenda: Relaunched & Ready Driven by decades of shared expertise and a passion for One Design sailing Driven by decades of shared expertise and a passion for One Design sailing, North Sails Zenda relaunches to support the next chapter of Melges Performance Sailboats based in Wisconsin. by North Sails Posted 12 Oct 08:00 PDT 18ft Skiffs: SIXT Spring Championship, Race 1 18ft Skiffs: SIXT Spring Championship, Race 1 An unfortunate opening to the Australian 18 Footers League's 2025-26 summer season It was an unfortunate opening to the Australian 18 Footers League's 2025-26 summer season today when strong westerly winds, gusting to more than 30 knots, forced the club to abandon Race 1 of the SIXT Spring 18ft skiff Championship on Sydney Harbour. by Frank Quealey Posted 11 Oct 23:21 PDT 49er & 49erFX and Nacra 17 Worlds Day 5 49er & 49erFX and Nacra 17 Worlds Day 5 Veterans school the Newbies on a swell day in Cagliari Jonas Warrer and Mathias Lehm Sletten (DEN 79): 2-2-1 day vaults them into third overall. by Andy Rice Posted 11 Oct 18:19 PDT J/80 North American Championship 2025 day 3 J/80 North American Championship 2025 day 3 Frontrunner change in New Orleans Daniel Wittig's Turbo Sloth made a statement on day three of the J/80 North American Championship with two victories in two races. by Julie & Christopher Howell Posted 11 Oct 16:53 PDT Sydney to Auckland Ocean Race Day 2 Sydney to Auckland Ocean Race Day 2 Competition is on as Lucky continues to lead Bryon Ehrhart's Lucky (USA) continues to lead the Sydney to Auckland Ocean Race (S2A) on the water this morning, barrelling along at up to 20 knots across the Tasman Sea, her destination in Auckland, approximately 1022 nautical miles away at 8.30am. by Di Pearson / Sydney to Auckland media Posted 11 Oct 15:55 PDT Freestyle Pro Tour Geneva day 4 Freestyle Pro Tour Geneva day 4 Caers craziness continues, Esteve flies high and SVB-72 is back to tow-in As we entered Day 4 of the FPT Geneva, all eyes were once again on Foilstyle. After a full day on standby before the first qualifying round yesterday, the forecast finally looked promising, and riders were more than ready to get things under way. by Freestyle Pro Tour Posted 11 Oct 13:48 PDT 2.4mR Worlds at Lake Garda, Italy Day 3 2.4mR Worlds at Lake Garda, Italy Day 3 The final battles before the grand finale Weather conditions continue to bring light afternoon winds, making the races of the 2.4mR World Championship particularly technical and demanding. by Fraglia Vela Malcesine Posted 11 Oct 10:47 PDT GKA Kite-Surf World Cup Dakhla 2025 wrap up GKA Kite-Surf World Cup Dakhla 2025 wrap up Airton Cozzolino and Capucine Delannoy claim victory As golden light fell over Dakhla's desert coastline, Airton Cozzolino sealed victory after a day of thrilling battles and upsets — marking a spectacular start to the GKA Kite-Surf World Cup Dakhla 2025. by GKA Kite World Tour Posted 11 Oct 09:18 PDT Musto Skiff 2025 Highlights Musto Skiff 2025 Highlights Plus what's ahead for 2026 It's been a good year for the Musto Skiff class, kicking off with the World Championships in Sydney and rolling through a packed calendar of racing and training across Europe and Australia. by International Musto Skiff Class Committee Posted 11 Oct 06:35 PDT 52nd St. Thomas International Regatta entry open 52nd St. Thomas International Regatta entry open Set for April 3-5, 2026 Get ready to STIR up the fun! Entry is now open for the 2026 St. Thomas International Regatta (STIR), set for April 3-5, 2026. by Carol Bareuther Posted 11 Oct 06:34 PDT Sydney to Auckland Ocean Race Start Sydney to Auckland Ocean Race Start Lucky leads in early stages Bryon Ehrhart's Lucky was lucky to make the start of the Sydney to Auckland Ocean Race today, but make it the Juan K 88 from the USA did and led the charge to Sydney Heads, turning left at 1.12pm after the 1pm start near Sow & Pigs Reef at Watsons Bay. by Di Pearson / Sydney to Auckland media Posted 10 Oct 23:44 PDT 49er & 49erFX and Nacra 17 Worlds Day 4 49er & 49erFX and Nacra 17 Worlds Day 4 SailGP stars do a "Max Verstappen" to take control of the 49er Worlds From SailGP to skiff supremacy: Spain's Diego Botín and Florian Trittel jumped to the top of the leaderboard at the 2025 49er World Championship in Cagliari after a commanding day on the water. by Andy Rice Posted 10 Oct 23:21 PDT J/80 North American Championship 2025 day 2 J/80 North American Championship 2025 day 2 Beautiful Day with Four Races at Southern Yacht Club, New Orleans Day two of the J/80 North American Championship hosted by Southern Yacht Club in New Orleans, LA was a gorgeous one on the water. by Julie & Christopher Howell Posted 10 Oct 16:10 PDT 2.4mR Worlds at Lake Garda, Italy Day 2 2.4mR Worlds at Lake Garda, Italy Day 2 3 races in even lighter Ora winds than on the opening day The second day of racing at the 2.4mR World Championship delivered even lighter Ora winds than on the opening day, setting the stage for another technically demanding afternoon on Lake Garda. by Fraglia Vela Malcesine Posted 10 Oct 14:39 PDT Freestyle Pro Tour Geneva day 3 Freestyle Pro Tour Geneva day 3 Neubauer, Kempen and Müller secure final spots The plan was clear: Foilstyle was on the cards, with the first possible start set for 10:00. Riders took to the water on bigger gear, testing the light morning breeze, but once again, Geneva kept everyone guessing. by Freestyle Pro Tour Posted 10 Oct 13:48 PDT North Sails October Savings on April Delivery North Sails October Savings on April Delivery Timing is everything! Smart sailors know when to act. Right now is the ideal time to order new sails: take advantage of end-of-season pricing, and ensure you're ready when the season returns in April. Make your move before October 31st. by North Sails Posted 10 Oct 08:00 PDT Innovative Energy Solutions & Technology Transfer Innovative Energy Solutions & Technology Transfer Ferrari Hypersail brings knowledge from Sports Cars to Sailing During the Technology and Innovation Workshop dedicated to the presentation of the components of the first Ferrari elettrica, the Hypersail team unveiled a preview of the technologies for energy management on the boat. by Ferrari Hypersail Posted 10 Oct 03:07 PDT Doyle Sails: A huge season of success Doyle Sails: A huge season of success Doyle Sails customers have had a huge season of racing, cruising and enjoying time on the water. Doyle Sails customers have had a huge season of racing, cruising and enjoying time on the water. From Maxi World Championship winners, One Design World Championships and stunning Superyachts turning heads at every event. by Danielle Burridge/Doyle Sails Posted 10 Oct 00:50 PDT 49er & 49erFX and Nacra 17 Worlds Day 3 49er & 49erFX and Nacra 17 Worlds Day 3 Sweden, Australia and Italy all move to the top Some great breeze for foiling in the catamarans and full-on planing in the skiffs, with some surprise leaders in the 49er and 49erFX and a not-so-surprising new leader in the Nacra 17 fleet... by Andy Rice Posted 9 Oct 22:29 PDT