Flying Fifteen Worlds start today Flying Fifteen Worlds start today Super hot fleet set for racing in Weymouth Bay The Flying Fifteen Worlds, headline sponsored by PRO-SET Epoxy and Ovington Boats, is taking place at the Weymouth & Portland National Sailing Academy (WPNSA) in the UK with racing set to start today in Weymouth Bay. by Mark Jardine Posted 16 Aug 01:15 PDT 40th Hamilton Island Race Week starts tomorrow 40th Hamilton Island Race Week starts tomorrow The fleet of more than 155 entrants making final preparations for racing Festivities marking the 40th anniversary of Hamilton Island Race Week presented by AMEX are about to get under way, with the fleet of more than 155 entrants making final preparations for racing to commence tomorrow, Sunday August 17. by Lisa Ratcliff Posted 15 Aug 20:17 PDT 2025 Garmin ORC Worlds Day 5 2025 Garmin ORC Worlds Day 5 Short offshore race held on the penultimate day Today's return to racing at the 2025 Garmin ORC World Championship was on the Short offshore race powered by PANTAENIUS, featuring close racing in all three classes on courses of 47.4 miles for Class A, 41.8 miles for Class B and 33.6 miles for Class C. by Offshore Racing Congress Posted 15 Aug 17:02 PDT Flying Roos unscathed after mayhem Flying Roos unscathed after mayhem Brazil nosedive and collapse for'ard beam, French lose a rudder True to form, Tom Slingsby's crew, renowned for their ability to excel in chaotic conditions, were commanding the first fleet race of the day and holding the lead when major incidents with Brazil and France forced an abrupt change in proceedings. by BONDS Flying Roos Posted 15 Aug 15:24 PDT Black Foils set for first ever German event Black Foils set for first ever German event Separate incidents during Friday's practice racing mean not all 12 teams will be on the startline A sold out Saturday Race Stadium in Sassnitz is set to welcome teams to the first ever Germany Sail Grand Prix this weekend but separate incidents during Friday's practice racing mean not all 12 teams will be on the startline for this weekend's event. by Ben Mackey, BlackFoils Posted 15 Aug 14:53 PDT Double Trouble during Sassnitz SailGP Practice Double Trouble during Sassnitz SailGP Practice Brazil hull collapses and French rudder flies off There was drama in Sassnitz during SailGP practice racing as firstly the French SailGP Team's starboard rudder broke off during a windward mark bear away, and then on the same leg Mubadala Brazil SailGP Team nose dived, with the main crossbeam collapsing. by Mark Jardine Posted 15 Aug 14:25 PDT Audi 2025 WingFoil Racing World Cup Türkiye day 3 Audi 2025 WingFoil Racing World Cup Türkiye day 3 Guts and glory on the Sea of Marmara Day three of the Audi 2025 WingFoil Racing World Cup Turkiye delivered high drama and punishing conditions. The men's fleet was split into gold and silver with the aim of securing a top-nine position for automatic entry into Sunday's medal series. by WingFoil Racing World Cup Posted 15 Aug 12:17 PDT Mubadala Brazil out of action after major damage Mubadala Brazil out of action after major damage After nosedive during SailGP practice race in Sassnitz, Germany The Mubadala Brazil SailGP Team will not compete after a stunning incident in practice. The front beam of the team's F50 collapsed in a high-impact nosedive - no crew were injured as an investigation into the incident continues. by SailGP Posted 15 Aug 09:56 PDT GL52 Little Traverse Cup 2025 day 1 GL52 Little Traverse Cup 2025 day 1 Three boats getting a gun yesterday reminds us that GL52 Racing is anyone's game at any time! After an hour start delay, three patience-testing races were sailed in light air yesterday at the GL52 Little Traverse Cup 2025. All six teams remain in the hunt for podium positions at this regatta, as well as for the GL52 Great Lakes Series 2025. by Windlass Creative Posted 15 Aug 08:44 PDT 2025 Garmin ORC Worlds Day 4 2025 Garmin ORC Worlds Day 4 No wind day in Tallinn Day Four of the Garmin ORC World Championship 2025 in Tallinn, Estonia, powered by A. Le Coq, began under beautiful sunshine — but with the Bay of Tallinn as flat as a mirror. by Offshore Racing Congress Posted 14 Aug 21:41 PDT 2025 ILCA Senior Europeans in Marstrand day 4 2025 ILCA Senior Europeans in Marstrand day 4 No racing as the wind refuses to cooperate The first day of the Final Series at the 2025 ILCA Senior European Championships & Open European Trophy ended without any racing, as the weather refused to cooperate. by Agustín Argüelles, EurILCA Posted 14 Aug 21:16 PDT America's Cup: A seismic shift for sailing America's Cup: A seismic shift for sailing For the first time in its 174-year history, female sailors will be mandated onboard AC75s This week's announcement from the America's Cup felt momentous. For the first time in its 174-year history, female sailors will be mandated onboard AC75s at the pinnacle of our sport. by Victoria Low, CEO, The Magenta Project Posted 14 Aug 20:03 PDT Cole Brauer talks Offshore success Cole Brauer talks Offshore success Cole Brauer - Shirley R talks to the first American woman to sail non-stop, alone, around the planet Shirley Robertson talks to the first American woman to have sailed non-stop, alone, around the planet, as Cole Brauer takes time out from an Admiral's Cup campaign to sit down and talk about her remarkable career. by Shirley Robertson Posted 14 Aug 15:37 PDT Holcim-PRB on their way to the UK Holcim-PRB on their way to the UK Thanks to unstoppable team For the past four days, Team Holcim-PRB has been working around the clock after retiring from Leg 1 of The Ocean Race and returning to port. by Holcim-PRB Posted 14 Aug 14:03 PDT Race Yachts latest premium offerings Race Yachts latest premium offerings Including the 2012 Judel Vrolijk Maxi 72 “Hollywood Down Under” Designed by the world-renowned Judel/Vrolijk design team and built to exacting standards by New England Boatworks, Hollywood Down Under is a standout Maxi 72 with a proven winning pedigree. by Jason Rowed, Race Yachts Posted 14 Aug 13:00 PDT Audi 2025 WingFoil Racing World Cup Türkiye day 2 Audi 2025 WingFoil Racing World Cup Türkiye day 2 A monster day of adrenalin-fuelled racing on the Bosphorous Strong winds, racing drama and monster jellyfish swarms made for a thrilling Day 2 of the Audi 2025 WingFoil Racing World Cup Turkiye. by WingFoil Racing World Cup Posted 14 Aug 10:58 PDT Meilhat takes the spoils in Portsmouth Meilhat takes the spoils in Portsmouth While Team Malizia gets in just ahead of Paprec Arkéa Paul Meilhat and his crew on Biotherm celebrated victory in the first leg today as they arrived in Portsmouth on the English south coast after an impressive pace-setting performance in a medium and lightwind stage from Kiel in Germany. by Ed Gorman / IMOCA Globe Series Posted 14 Aug 10:52 PDT CYCS enters the Massachusetts stretch of events CYCS enters the Massachusetts stretch of events The Modern Classic Division is the regatta's fastest-growing division Bluebird conditions and thrilling competition made for an unforgettable weekend of sailing in Marblehead during Corinthian Classic Yacht Regatta, as the 2025 CYCS returned to Massachusetts, following last month's Vineyard Cup, for a stretch of regattas. by Classic Yacht Owners Association Posted 14 Aug 10:30 PDT Boris Herrmann's Team Malizia Takes Second Place Boris Herrmann's Team Malizia Takes Second Place In Leg 1 of The Ocean Race Europe 2025 Skippered by Boris Herrmann, the crew onboard Malizia - Seaexplorer fought relentlessly to the very end, grabbing second place in the final moments of the leg, earning six points, and kicking off their European campaign with a strong start. by Team Malizia Posted 14 Aug 10:08 PDT Allagrande Mapei Ready to Set Sail Again Allagrande Mapei Ready to Set Sail Again Repairs complete after The Ocean Race Europe Leg 1 start collision After four intense days of repairs, doubts, and relentless teamwork, Ambrogio Beccaria's IMOCA Allagrande Mapei is ready to head to Portsmouth for the start of the second leg of The Ocean Race Europe. by Allagrande MAPEI Racing Posted 14 Aug 09:00 PDT The Ocean Race Europe Leg 1 Finish The Ocean Race Europe Leg 1 Finish Biotherm seals win as Malizia's Dover gamble pays off Biotherm raced into Portsmouth this morning with maximum points and a commanding early lead, while Malizia's daring inshore gamble at Dover stole second place. by The Ocean Race Posted 14 Aug 08:36 PDT “The Voyage of Madmen” released on YouTube “The Voyage of Madmen” released on YouTube Watch the 50th anniversary 2018 Golden Globe Race film The Voyage of Madmen film, released today on the Golden Globe Youtube channel, is the story of Don McIntyre's 50 year anniversary recreation of the infamous race and his quest to attract amateur sailors to compete in small boats. by Golden Globe Race Posted 14 Aug 02:58 PDT 2025 ILCA Senior Europeans in Marstrand day 3 2025 ILCA Senior Europeans in Marstrand day 3 Qualifying Series complete, setting the stage for the Final Series The third day of racing at the 2025 ILCA Senior European Championships & Open European Trophy marked the conclusion of the Qualifying Series, setting the stage for the Final Series to begin on Thursday. by Agustín Argüelles, EurILCA Posted 14 Aug 00:47 PDT New arrival: Vaikobi Ultra-Warm Microfleece Jacket New arrival: Vaikobi Ultra-Warm Microfleece Jacket You'll have to try these microfleece jackets on to believe how warm you'll feel! You'll have to try these microfleece jackets on to believe how warm you'll feel! by Vaikobi Posted 14 Aug 00:00 PDT 2025 Garmin ORC Worlds Windward-Leeward Day 1 2025 Garmin ORC Worlds Windward-Leeward Day 1 Starting to identify some clear leaders in each class Day 3 of the Garmin ORC World Championship 2025 featured inshore racing powered by Amserv Toyota, and the results after four races are starting to identify some clear leaders in each class. by Offshore Racing Congress Posted 13 Aug 22:12 PDT GL52 Little Traverse Cup 2025 Practice Day GL52 Little Traverse Cup 2025 Practice Day Six yachts gain time on the water head of the regatta Six GL52s practiced together today in anticipation of the GL52 Little Traverse Cup 2025 regatta commencing tomorrow (8/14) with seven races scheduled through Saturday, 8/16. by Windlass Creative Posted 13 Aug 16:33 PDT 38th Biennial Puerto Vallarta Race Announced 38th Biennial Puerto Vallarta Race Announced The iconic 1,050 nm offshore course from San Diego, California to Puerto Vallarta, Mexico San Diego Yacht Club is proud to host the 2026 Puerto Vallarta Race, featuring the iconic 1,050 nm offshore course from San Diego, California to Puerto Vallarta, Mexico. by San Diego Yacht Club Posted 13 Aug 15:27 PDT Audi 2025 WingFoil Racing World Cup Türkiye day 1 Audi 2025 WingFoil Racing World Cup Türkiye day 1 Wild conditions see Italy take control of Istanbul The historic city of Istanbul, where continents and cultures collide, delivered a dramatic opening to the Audi 2025 WingFoil Racing World Cup Türkiye on Wednesday. by WingFoil Racing World Cup Posted 13 Aug 12:10 PDT Seldén's ILCA Hi-Load kicker bracket upgrade Seldén's ILCA Hi-Load kicker bracket upgrade This cutting-edge development delivers a major boost in performance and reliability Seldén Masts, in collaboration with the ILCA Class Association, is thrilled to unveil its latest innovation for ILCA sailors worldwide - the Hi-Load kicker bracket upgrade pack. by Seldén Mast Posted 13 Aug 10:56 PDT The Ocean Race Europe Leg 1 Day 4 The Ocean Race Europe Leg 1 Day 4 Manoeuvre marathon looms in final stretch to Portsmouth Leg 1 of The Ocean Race Europe 2025 is set for "carnage" in its closing act, with crews facing a sleepless night of repeated manoeuvres as they beat upwind to the finish. by The Ocean Race Posted 13 Aug 08:46 PDT McIntyre Mini Globe Race Leg 3 McIntyre Mini Globe Race Leg 3 A serene start… until the sea said, “hold my rum” The McIntyre Mini Globe Race fleet bid an emotional "Vinaka vakalevu!" to VUDA MARINA Fiji on July 26th, with a start so picturesque it could have been a postcard—if not for the fact that 12 hardened sailors were about to embark on a 10,000-nm odyssey. by McIntyre Mini Globe Race Posted 13 Aug 05:37 PDT GP Watercraft report on a busy & rewarding summer GP Watercraft report on a busy & rewarding summer Including events in Long Beach, Warnemünde and Medemblik With the 2028 Olympics on the horizon, this summer has seen our sailors stepping up across multiple international regattas, gaining vital experience and delivering standout performances. by GP Watercraft Team Posted 13 Aug 02:30 PDT 2025 ILCA Senior Europeans in Marstrand day 2 2025 ILCA Senior Europeans in Marstrand day 2 Bright sunshine, a steady 7-10 knot breeze, and a gentle one-metre swell The second day of racing at the 2025 ILCA Senior European Championships & Open European Trophy brought ideal late-summer conditions to Marstrand, with bright sunshine, a steady 7-10 knot breeze, and a gentle one-metre swell rolling across the racecourse. by Agustín Argüelles, EurILCA Posted 13 Aug 01:20 PDT How the Australian 18 Footers League began How the Australian 18 Footers League began The evolution of Australia's leading 18 footer club As the Australian 18 Footers League (originally known as NSW 18 Footers Sailing League) prepares for the upcoming 2025-26 season, beginning with Race 1 of the Spring Championship on October 12, it's good to remember how the 'League' began in 1935. by Frank Quealey Posted 12 Aug 23:42 PDT Trans-Superior Race 2025 Trans-Superior Race 2025 A relative walk in the park this year The 326.0nm race from Sault St. Marie, MI, to Duluth, MN, can be notoriously treacherous in the cold waters of Lake Superior. by J/Boats Posted 12 Aug 23:21 PDT Registration open for the Philadelphia Cup Regatta Registration open for the Philadelphia Cup Regatta Hosted by Liberty SC on the Delaware River Register now for the Philadelphia Cup Regatta. Competition and camaraderie on one of America's Great Waterways, with the incredible backdrop of Center City, Philadelphia, makes this must-do sailing event one not to miss! by Carol Bareuther Posted 12 Aug 14:23 PDT 2025 Garmin ORC Worlds Long Offshore Race 2025 Garmin ORC Worlds Long Offshore Race Wins for Scamp 3, Formula X and Sugar in the 3 divisions After their start yesterday at 1000 local time the 64 teams entered in the Long offshore race, a wave of finishers from all three classes started arriving together about 1200 local time at the finish line. by Offshore Racing Congress Posted 12 Aug 13:42 PDT Puerto Portals 52 SuperSeries Sailing Week preview Puerto Portals 52 SuperSeries Sailing Week preview Who can put the winning pieces together in Puerto Portals to win? Having raced there every since year since 2015, for the 52 SUPER SERIES fleet the return to Puerto Portals, Mallorca always feels like a welcome return to the home-from-home of the world's leading grand prix monohull circuit. by 52 Super Series Posted 12 Aug 12:38 PDT 12 Metre North Americans 2025 Preview 12 Metre North Americans 2025 Preview A legacy of elegance returns to Newport The elegance of classic yachting returns to Narragansett Bay this fall as the 12 Metre North American Championship comes to Newport, hosted by Ida Lewis Yacht Club in partnership with the International Twelve Metre Association Americas Fleet. by International 12 Metre Association Posted 12 Aug 12:04 PDT TnT detonates J/105s at Marblehead Regatta TnT detonates J/105s at Marblehead Regatta Plus J/70 Relative Obscurity sets new speed record of 21 kts in flat water Marblehead, with its iconic deep harbor and jam-packed mooring field, is as picturesque as a New England coastal town can be— a Shangri-La in the shadow of madcap Boston. by J/Boats Posted 12 Aug 11:14 PDT