Fuerteventura PWA Grand Slam Day 6 Fuerteventura PWA Grand Slam Day 6 Arguably the best female Freestyle final of all time Sarah-Quita Offringa pushed all the way by Maaike Huvermann in arguably the best female Freestyle final of all time, while Yentel Caers wins ‘Battle of Belgium' against Steven Van Broeckhoven to hold respective event leads. by Chris Yates Posted 24 Jul 04:48 PDT How to follow RORC Centenary Rolex Fastnet Race How to follow RORC Centenary Rolex Fastnet Race At present 451 yachts are entered, which, if all start on Saturday, will break the previous record. This year's centennial edition of the Rolex Fastnet Race will set sail this Saturday, 26 July from the Royal Yacht Squadron line off Cowes, Isle of Wight, bound for Cherbourg-en-Cotentin, France. by James Boyd / RORC Posted 24 Jul 03:30 PDT WASZP Games 2025 Day 3 WASZP Games 2025 Day 3 When racing got under way, it was a game of patience, persistence, and pressure-hunting Day 3 of the WASZP Games dawned with cautious optimism as the early risers in the boat park were greeted by a light but promising northerly breeze. However, an approaching front caused the race committee to call a three-hour postponement. by Nicola Hoyle Posted 24 Jul 01:22 PDT Admiral's Cup Paul Wyeth Wednesday Photo Gallery Admiral's Cup Paul Wyeth Wednesday Photo Gallery The wind was lighter, the conditions were overcast, but Paul still makes the action come alive The wind was lighter, the conditions were overcast, but Paul Wyeth still makes the action come alive with his photos. Here's his gallery from the racing on Wednesday in the 2025 Admiral's Cup. by Paul Wyeth Posted 23 Jul 22:26 PDT Admiral's Cup PKC Media Wednesday Photo Gallery Admiral's Cup PKC Media Wednesday Photo Gallery Out on the water on Wednesday to capture the lighter wind action Patrick Condy of PKC Media was out on the water on Wednesday to capture the lighter wind action in the 2025 Admiral's Cup. Here are his selection of photos from the racing! by PKC Media Posted 23 Jul 22:05 PDT Admiral's Cup Ingrid Abery Wednesday Gallery Admiral's Cup Ingrid Abery Wednesday Gallery Up close and personal with the teams on a lighter wind day Thanks to her long lens and skill, Ingrid Abery got up close and personal with the Admiral's Cup teams on a lighter wind day in the Solent. Enjoy these crew photos, and many more in the gallery above! by Ingrid Abery Posted 23 Jul 21:45 PDT Transpac Onboard Episode 6 Transpac Onboard Episode 6 History made at Diamond Head All good things must come to an end! We wrap up the Transpac 2025 Onboard series with highlights from the finish line in Hawaii. by Transpacific Yacht Club Posted 23 Jul 18:35 PDT America's Cup: Italy's five boat Challenge America's Cup: Italy's five boat Challenge ‘Il Moro di Venezia', a five-boat programme left no stone unturned The transition from colourful and applauded challenges of 1983 and 1987, to Challengers for the XXVIII America's Cup in San Diego, was a pivotal moment in the history of Italy in the competition. by America's Cup Media Posted 23 Jul 13:43 PDT Admirals Cup: Leader board changes - Day 3 Admirals Cup: Leader board changes - Day 3 The wind and the leaderboard did the big switcheroo on the third day of racing in the Admirals' Cup The wind and the leaderboard did the big switcheroo on the third day of racing in the 2025 Admirals Cup, but otherwise the rich got richer on the regatta leaderboard. by Richard Gladwell in Cowes Posted 23 Jul 12:52 PDT Rolex Fastnet Race: Upwind to the Fastnet Rock Rolex Fastnet Race: Upwind to the Fastnet Rock The long range forecast for this year's race shows more benign conditions Teams that competed in the last two Rolex Fastnet Races and are returning for this Saturday's special centenary edition will be breathing a sigh of relief looking at the long term forecast. by James Boyd / RORC Posted 23 Jul 12:33 PDT Classic Yacht Challenge Series heads to Maine Classic Yacht Challenge Series heads to Maine With Boothbay Harbor and Camden Regattas The summer classic sailing season has taken over the waters of the Gulf of Maine recently, with last weekend's Boothbay Harbor YC Regatta and Shipyard Cup and the upcoming Camden Classics Cup, both events in the CYOA's Classic Yacht Challenge Series. by Classic Yacht Owners Association Posted 23 Jul 12:22 PDT Admiral's Cup Inshore Racing Day 2 Admiral's Cup Inshore Racing Day 2 Beau Geste and Nola rise in shifty Solent showdown Race Four of the Admiral's Cup brought a tactical masterclass in light airs to the Central Solent. PRO Stuart Childerley set a windward leeward course for both classes, 1.6nm for AC1 and a shorter 1.4nm for AC2. by Louay Habib / RORC Posted 23 Jul 12:09 PDT NYYC International Women's Championship update NYYC International Women's Championship update The final group of five invited skippers is announced The final group of skippers to be announced for the 2026 New York Yacht Club International Women's Championship radiates enthusiasm for this groundbreaking opportunity in one of the world's most famous sailing cities. by New York Yacht Club Posted 23 Jul 10:26 PDT Admiral's Cup David Maynard Wednesday Gallery Admiral's Cup David Maynard Wednesday Gallery A quieter day on the Solent for the international fleet Wednesday's Admiral's Cup inshore racing in the Solent didn't quite have the wind of yesterday, but David Maynard was out on the water to catch the action in the morning before the wind switched off for a while. by David Maynard Posted 23 Jul 10:04 PDT Sam Goodchild announced as Henri-Lloyd Ambassador Sam Goodchild announced as Henri-Lloyd Ambassador One of Britain's finest offshore racers has chosen the British sailing apparel brand As one of Britain's finest offshore racers, it is fitting that Sam Goodchild has chosen to become an ambassador for British sailing apparel brand, Henri-Lloyd. by Henri-Lloyd Posted 23 Jul 07:30 PDT Admiral's Cup Tim Jeffreys Tuesday Photo Gallery Admiral's Cup Tim Jeffreys Tuesday Photo Gallery Enjoy getting this close to the action with his shots! Another great gallery of Admiral's Cup photos from Tuesday's inshore racing has arrived in our inbox, this time from Tim Jefferys. Enjoy getting this close to the action with his shots! by Tim Jefferys Posted 23 Jul 04:54 PDT Trimaran SVR-Lazartigue set for Rolex Fastnet Race Trimaran SVR-Lazartigue set for Rolex Fastnet Race Peter Burling joins Tom Laperche and Franck Cammas on record breaking Ultim Skippered by Tom Laperche, the Trimaran SVR-Lazartigue will line up this Saturday, July 26, for the Rolex Fastnet Race - a legendary event the team won in 2023, setting a new race record. by Trimaran SVR Lazartigue Posted 23 Jul 03:28 PDT Admiral's Cup Paul Wyeth Tuesday Photo Gallery Admiral's Cup Paul Wyeth Tuesday Photo Gallery The photos are coming in thick and fast from the amazing racing in the Solent The photos are coming in thick and fast from the amazing racing in the Admiral's Cup. Paul Wyeth has sent us this great selection of shots. by Paul Wyeth Posted 23 Jul 00:09 PDT New Zealand: 18 footer innovators New Zealand: 18 footer innovators Strong contributors to the 18ft Skiff's evolution over the years David McDiarmid's Honda Marine 18 footer team had just completed its three-in-a-row winning run at the 2020 JJ Giltinan World Championship on Sydney Harbour when the Covid pandemic hit and suspended the New Zealand 18ft skiff challenge until 2024. by Frank Quealey Posted 22 Jul 23:34 PDT Admiral's Cup Ingrid Abery Tuesday Photo Gallery Admiral's Cup Ingrid Abery Tuesday Photo Gallery We're always thankful to Ingrid Abery for sending in her superb photos at events We're always thankful to Ingrid Abery for sending in her superb photos at events and she continually seems to be in the right place at the right time. by Ingrid Abery Posted 22 Jul 23:07 PDT WASZP Games 2025 Day 2 WASZP Games 2025 Day 2 A fresh 18 knot breeze served up champagne foiling conditions After tough conditions out in the bay on Day 1, Day 2 brought all fleets into the flatter waters of Portland Harbour, where a fresh 18 knot breeze served up champagne foiling conditions. by Nicola Hoyle Posted 22 Jul 21:57 PDT Admirals Cup: Splits emerge on Day 2 Admirals Cup: Splits emerge on Day 2 The 30 boat fleet competing in the 2025 Admirals' Cup have begun to sort themselves into some order The 30 boat fleet competing in the 2025 Admirals' Cup have begun to sort themselves into a top group, which has begun a break away from the peleton. by Richard Gladwell in Cowes Posted 22 Jul 17:03 PDT Tradition meets innovation Tradition meets innovation In the 116th Chicago Yacht Club Race to Mackinac presented by Wintrust The 116th edition reminded competitors that no two "Mac Races" are ever the same, delivering the kind of dynamic challenge that has made it one of the world's most iconic offshore races and a fixture on every sailor's bucket list. by Laura Muma Posted 22 Jul 16:15 PDT Admiral's Cup Inshore Racing Starts Admiral's Cup Inshore Racing Starts Full-throttle Inshore Warfare The opening inshore clash of the 2025 Admiral's Cup was a gritty, high-octane showdown packed with drama and razor-sharp tactics. by Louay Habib / RORC Posted 22 Jul 14:16 PDT (More than) A Day at the Races (More than) A Day at the Races The UK is the place to be right now if you're a sailor The UK is the place to be right now if you're a sailor, and I don't think I've ever known a time when so many great events are happening concurrently. by Mark Jardine Posted 22 Jul 14:00 PDT Marine Auctions: July Online Auctions Marine Auctions: July Online Auctions Bidding to start 24th July and will end 30 July We are now accepting entries for our August Online Auction. by Marine Auctions Posted 22 Jul 13:30 PDT Fuerteventura PWA Grand Slam Day 5 Fuerteventura PWA Grand Slam Day 5 Pierre Mortefon storms to victory in Slalom X Pierre Mortefon storms to victory in Slalom X, while Matteo Iachino and Maciek Rutkowski complete the podium. Freestyle kicks off on Wednesday. by Chris Yates Posted 22 Jul 12:32 PDT Were the Roos Robbed in Portsmouth? Were the Roos Robbed in Portsmouth? We discuss the Race 6 Penalty with SailGP's Chief Umpire Craig Mitchell The high speed, short course action of SailGP is thrilling to watch, but inevitably causes tight situations and means the Umpires have to react quickly to decide who is right and who is wrong. by Mark Jardine Posted 22 Jul 11:43 PDT Admiral's Cup David Maynard Tuesday Photo Gallery Admiral's Cup David Maynard Tuesday Photo Gallery The first inshore races were sailed in typical Solent conditions Tuesday saw the first inshore races of the 2025 Admiral's Cup, which were sailed in typical Solent conditions, with 15 to 20 knots of South Westerly wind. Two races were held, a short and a long inshore race, using channel markers for rounding. by David Maynard Posted 22 Jul 10:46 PDT Performance Meets Savings For a Limited Time Performance Meets Savings For a Limited Time Order new North Sails before July 31st to secure Trade In Trade Up preferred pricing Out with the old, in with performance. Order new sails before July 31st to secure Trade In Trade Up preferred pricing. by North Sails Posted 22 Jul 08:00 PDT Fuerteventura PWA Grand Slam Day 4 Fuerteventura PWA Grand Slam Day 4 Sarah-Quita Offringa secures incredible 26th world title Sarah-Quita Offringa secures incredible 26th world title, while Pierre Mortefon is on verge of winning men's after claiming back-to-back bullets. by Chris Yates Posted 22 Jul 03:45 PDT Transat Café L'or calling for next destinatation Transat Café L'or calling for next destinatation After Cartagena, Salvador de Bahia, Puerto Limon, Itajaí, and Fort-de-France After Cartagena, Salvador de Bahia, Puerto Limon, Itajaí, and Fort-de-France, the TRANSAT CAFÉ L'OR Le Havre Normandie is now calling for applications to find a destination partner for the next editions, starting from the fall of 2027. by Transat Café L'OR Posted 22 Jul 03:10 PDT Cape 31 Med Circuit Round 4 at Imperia overall Cape 31 Med Circuit Round 4 at Imperia overall Stig stays steady to win again in Italy, Give Me Five tops Corinthian One Pro The Cape 31 fleet wrapped up a spectacular weekend of racing in Imperia with Alessandro Rombelli's Stig (ITA 76) claiming the overall win after nine races. This marks Stig's second Italian victory of the 2025 Cape 31 Race Circuit. by Tor Tomlinson Cheney Posted 22 Jul 02:31 PDT Long Beach Olympic Classes Regatta overall Long Beach Olympic Classes Regatta overall Wrapping up with World-Class podium performances The Long Beach Olympic Classes Regatta wrapped up with a full podium and high spirits, marking a thrilling conclusion to a week of elite racing in the iconic waters off Southern California. by Long Beach Yacht Club Posted 21 Jul 22:41 PDT WASZP Games 2025 Day 1 WASZP Games 2025 Day 1 247 sailors across four fleets racing in Portland Harbour and Weymouth Bay "This race is live" — and with that, the 2025 WASZP Games were officially under way. With 247 sailors across four fleets, Portland Harbour and Weymouth Bay were transformed into a theatre of foiling. by WASZP Class Posted 21 Jul 21:55 PDT Heartbreaker leads sunrise finishers Heartbreaker leads sunrise finishers In 2025 Race to Mackinac In the early morning hours, the sleek fleet of Great Lakes 52s sailed under the Mackinac Bridge and past the iconic Round Island Lighthouse to finish at Mackinac Island, completing their 333-mile journey in the 116th Chicago Yacht Club Race to Mackinac. by Laura Muma Posted 21 Jul 12:30 PDT Eye on the Prize Eye on the Prize The Contenders Chasing Admiral's Cup History For over half a century, the Admiral's Cup was considered the world championship of offshore racing. And then, in 2003, it was gone. Now, after a 22-year absence, the Cup is back. by Cyclops Marine Posted 21 Jul 12:07 PDT Paul Antrobus obituary Paul Antrobus obituary One of the outstanding figures of the era of great amateur sailors Sailors around the world will be sad to hear that British offshore sailing legend Paul Antrobus has crossed the bar. One of the "greats" of the IOR era of offshore racing, Paul had a distinguished career both afloat and ashore. by John Roberson Posted 21 Jul 12:01 PDT Antigua launches high-energy racing spin-off Antigua launches high-energy racing spin-off The Antigua Racing Cup is an event for racing purists The Ministry of Tourism, Civil Aviation and Investment is pleased to announce that a new vision for yachting in Antigua and Barbuda is beginning to take shape, building on the long-established brand of Antigua Sailing Week. by Antigua Sailing Week Posted 21 Jul 11:52 PDT Record MOCRA turn-out for the Rolex Fastnet Race Record MOCRA turn-out for the Rolex Fastnet Race This year there are 20 multihulls racing for the Crystal Trophy While the four Ultims maxi-trimarans and nine Ocean Fiftys have their own classes in this Saturday's centenary Rolex Fastnet Race, the remaining multihulls convene in the MOCRA class. by James Boyd / RORC Posted 21 Jul 11:34 PDT