43 Copa del Rey MAPFRE overall 43 Copa del Rey MAPFRE overall Vesper score decisive European ORC title for the USA, other titles go to the wire The 2025 ORC European Championships contested at the 43rd Copa del Rey MAPFRE finished with the Bay of Palma delivering sparkling sailing conditions for a fitting finale which saw three of the four division titles decided on the last race. by Copa del Rey MAPFRE Posted 3 Aug 09:20 NZST Global Solo Challenge shares vision for 2027 Global Solo Challenge shares vision for 2027 Marco Nannini met with the leadership team of the Real Club Náutico de Vigo Global Solo Challenge organiser Marco Nannini met with the leadership team of the Real Club Náutico de Vigo (RCNV), reaffirming the club's commitment to hosting the start and finish of the 2027-2028 edition of the round-the-world sailing event. by Global Solo Challenge Posted 3 Aug 07:49 NZST Giorgio Armani Superyacht Regatta returns Giorgio Armani Superyacht Regatta returns A partnership renewed and a date set The Yacht Club Costa Smeralda is pleased to announce the renewal of its collaboration with Giorgio Armani, strengthening a partnership that unites the excellence of Italian style with a passion for the sea and sailing. by Yacht Club Costa Smeralda Posted 3 Aug 01:26 NZST Cape Horn Hall of Fame - Short list for voting Cape Horn Hall of Fame - Short list for voting The 15 prospective inductees now go forward to a vote by all members A shortlist of 15 nominations for induction into this year's Cape Horn Hall of Fame awards, has been announced by Sir Robin Knox-Johnston, Chairman of the Independent Hall of Fame selection committee. by Barry Pickthall for IACH Posted 2 Aug 22:09 NZST RS Aero World & Youth Worlds Day 3 & 4 RS Aero World & Youth Worlds Day 3 & 4 A good variety of fair breezes have graced the event so far Beautiful Brittany weather and a good variety of fair breezes have graced the RS Aero World & Youth Worlds, so far after 4 days of intense racing and international with 170 RS Aeros representing 17 nations over the four RS Aero Class rig sizes. by RS Aero International Class Association Posted 2 Aug 18:52 NZST 58th Governor's Cup Match Racing Day 3 58th Governor's Cup Match Racing Day 3 Justin Callahan (USA) goes undefeated for a third day on 19-0 With three flights remaining in the 2nd Round Robin, Callahan's lead is unassailable and is through to the Semis; likewise Josh Hyde (NZL) on 16-3. by Susan Kenney Posted 2 Aug 17:36 NZST 43 Copa del Rey MAPFRE Day 4 43 Copa del Rey MAPFRE Day 4 Classy Vesper on course for victory but too close to call in all other classes Consistency across a long, hot and challenging three race penultimate day of the ORC European Championships proved vital in the quest for the top titles in all four classes at Palma's 43 Copa del Rey MAPFRE. by Copa del Rey MAPFRE Posted 2 Aug 08:56 NZST Centenary edition respects the legend Centenary edition respects the legend Quotes from the Rolex Fastnet Race winners Alexis Loison and Jean-Pierre Kelbert are undoubtedly the right hands. Kelbert is the founder of the builder, and knows all the intricacies of Léon. Most significantly, Loison has previously won the Rolex Fastnet Race, in 2013. by Quinag Posted 2 Aug 08:46 NZST Last hurrah for centennial Rolex Fastnet Race Last hurrah for centennial Rolex Fastnet Race 20kt breeze gives welcome momentum to the final boats attempting to finish A highly successful centenary Rolex Fastnet Race is into its last moments and with this the northwest wind off Cherbourg's Cotentin peninsula has today been blowing a sturdy 20+ knots, for the first time since last Saturday's start in Cowes. by James Boyd / RORC Posted 2 Aug 07:36 NZST Sailing to make Commonwealth Youth Games debut Sailing to make Commonwealth Youth Games debut Racing in Mellieha Bay, Malta in October 2027 Sailing will be part of the sport programme for the eighth edition of the Commonwealth Youth Games to be held in Malta, marking the first time that sailing has been included in the event. by World Sailing Posted 2 Aug 01:51 NZST Class 40 Skippers Committed to the Planet Class 40 Skippers Committed to the Planet Projects which are much more than just offshore racing Thibaut Lefévère and Maxime Bourcier have created a project that is much more than an offshore race project. 100% Réunionese has a strong message: to use sailing as a means of raising awareness of ecology and of the region's influence. by Class 40 Posted 2 Aug 00:52 NZST 58th Governor's Cup Match Racing Day 2 58th Governor's Cup Match Racing Day 2 Justin Callahan (USA) remains undefeated, with Josh Hyde (Nzl) in hot pursuit Keen observers of the 58th Governors Cup International Youth Match Racing Championship predicted that the three returning semifinalists from 2024 — defending GovCup champ and 2024 Youth Worlds champion Cole Tapper, Josh Hyde and Justin Callahan. by Susan Kenney Posted 1 Aug 16:39 NZST 2025 iQFOiL Youth & Junior Worlds, overall 2025 iQFOiL Youth & Junior Worlds, overall Thrilling finishes, surprise comebacks, national pride Thrilling finishes, surprise comebacks, and national pride highlight the final day of the 2025 iQFOiL Youth & Junior World Championships. by iQFOiL Communications Posted 1 Aug 11:09 NZST J/99 claims Rolex Fastnet Race's IRC Three J/99 claims Rolex Fastnet Race's IRC Three Winning by 19 minutes corrected time Five days into the centenary Rolex Fastnet Race, more than 280 of the 380 strong IRC fleet have finished, and of the remainder just 17 have retired. Two of the MOCRA multihull fleet have still to finish. by James Boyd / RORC Posted 1 Aug 08:40 NZST Léon wins the Rolex Fastnet Race Léon wins the Rolex Fastnet Race Alexis Loison and Jean-Pierre Kelbert have won the event in its centenary year Alexis Loison and Jean-Pierre Kelbert's JPK 1050 Léon has been crowned overall winner of the Rolex Fastnet Race. by Andy Rice / RORC Posted 1 Aug 01:05 NZST RS Aero World & Youth Worlds Day 1 & 2 RS Aero World & Youth Worlds Day 1 & 2 The largest class this year is the Aero 5 with 62 competitors A fantastic entry of over 170 RS Aeros from 17 nations have converged on the beautiful Quiberon peninsula in southern Brittany, France, for the 7th RS Aero World Championship, combined with the 4th RS Aero Youth World Championship. by RS Aero International Class Association Posted 31 Jul 20:53 NZST Australian Sailing Team and Element 6 Evolution Australian Sailing Team and Element 6 Evolution Elite Partnership Continues Towards LA 2028 The Australian Sailing Team's (AST) ILCA program is built on a legacy of excellence, underpinned by world-class athletes, a strong squad culture, and elite equipment. by Lisa Darmanin / Australian Sailing Team Posted 31 Jul 16:59 NZST 58th Governor's Cup Match Racing Day 1 58th Governor's Cup Match Racing Day 1 Cole Tapper (AUS) and Justin Callahan (USA) lead 6-0 There are always favorites before the start of major sailing events, but there are usually a few surprises as well. However, after the first day of the 58th Governor's Cup International Youth Match Racing Championship, there were no real surprises. by Susan Kenney Posted 31 Jul 16:48 NZST 43 Copa del Rey MAPFRE Day 2 43 Copa del Rey MAPFRE Day 2 Early Bird rises to coastal challenge to retain perfect scoreline The four divisions which are competing for the ORC European Championships titles at the 43rd Copa del Rey raced their statuary coastal race around the Bay of Palma and out to its western fringes today. by Copa del Rey MAPFRE Posted 31 Jul 09:28 NZST 2025 iQFOiL Youth & Junior Worlds, day 6 2025 iQFOiL Youth & Junior Worlds, day 6 Medal Series line-up locked in With just one day to go before the champions are crowned, Day 6 at the 2025 iQFOiL Youth & Junior World Championships delivered high-stakes racing and emotional turning points. by iQFOiL Communications Posted 31 Jul 09:18 NZST Rolex Fastnet finishers wait with bated breath Rolex Fastnet finishers wait with bated breath Aiming to claim the elusive prize for IRC Overall Celebrations were finally subsiding this morning in Cherbourg-en-Cotentin's Port Chantereyne following Peter Harrison, Pierre Casiraghi and the Yacht Club de Monaco team's superb victory in the successfully rejuvenated Admiral's Cup. by James Boyd / RORC Posted 31 Jul 09:11 NZST Anticipation rises in centenary Rolex Fastnet Race Anticipation rises in centenary Rolex Fastnet Race The podium places in the different classes have begun to take shape Of the 444 yachts competing in the centenary edition of the Rolex Fastnet Race, some 380 are eligible for overall victory under IRC Time Correction. by Quinag Posted 31 Jul 03:42 NZST Admirals Cup: Day 8 - Minnows win AC25 Admirals Cup: Day 8 - Minnows win AC25 Two small sailing countries have struck a hammer blow for the sport, taking top places in AC25 In a result that is a hammer blow for the sport and the revival of major offshore teams trophies, Monaco and Hong Kong have provisionally taken first and second in the world championship of offshore racing. by Richard Gladwell, Sail-World.com/nz Posted 31 Jul 03:15 NZST A Crown for the Principality A Crown for the Principality Yacht Club de Monaco wins the 2025 Admiral's Cup The Royal Ocean Racing Club (RORC) is delighted to announce the Yacht Club de Monaco (YCM) as the winner of the 2025 Admiral's Cup. by Louay Habib / RORC Posted 31 Jul 00:40 NZST 49er & 49erFX Junior Worlds kicks off in Rungsted 49er & 49erFX Junior Worlds kicks off in Rungsted Officially opened last night with a vibrant Opening Ceremony Today, we proudly welcome 105 teams and 210 athletes from across the globe to Rungsted for the start of the 49er and 49erFX Junior World Championship 2025. by 49er & Nacra 17 Sailing Posted 30 Jul 22:56 NZST RS Feva Worlds Qualifying Series complete RS Feva Worlds Qualifying Series complete Sailors split into three flights of yellow, blue, and red Two days of qualifying series with 168 boats on lake Bourget, Club Nautique Voile d'es Bains, sailors split into three flights of yellow, blue, and red. by Chrissie Le Petit Posted 30 Jul 22:24 NZST A defining finale to the Admiral's Cup 2025 A defining finale to the Admiral's Cup 2025 Provisional results are in and the overall winner will be officially announced today At the end of the 5th day of the Rolex Fastnet Race just 7 boats in the Admiral's Cup fleet were still racing. The majority had moored up in Cherbourg and the dock was filled with sailors and supporters sharing a beer, a slice of pizza and their stories. by Louay Habib / RORC Posted 30 Jul 21:50 NZST 2025 iQFOiL Youth & Junior Worlds, day 5 2025 iQFOiL Youth & Junior Worlds, day 5 Upwind Sprints shake up the rankings as fleets split for the final push tomorrow in the Final Series The fifth day of the 2025 iQFOiL Youth & Junior World Championships finally brought the conditions everyone was waiting for in the Bay of Brest. by iQFOiL Communications Posted 30 Jul 07:51 NZST 43 Copa del Rey MAPFRE Day 1 43 Copa del Rey MAPFRE Day 1 Italy lead three classes A promising offshore breeze which topped 14kts at times diminished as the afternoon rolled meaning only the one windward leeward race could be contested, but it was enough for top Italian teams to establish an early lead. by Copa del Rey MAPFRE Posted 30 Jul 05:12 NZST Bonafous scores her first IMOCA class win Bonafous scores her first IMOCA class win After close battle with Charal for Rolex Fastnet Race glory The French sailor Elodie Bonafous' spectacular start to her career in the IMOCA Class continued today as she followed up second place in the Course des Caps earlier this month with her first victory in the Class in the Rolex Fastnet Race. by Ed Gorman / IMOCA Globe Series Posted 30 Jul 04:32 NZST Admirals Cup: Day 8 - Match racing the last miles Admirals Cup: Day 8 - Match racing the last miles The front runners in class AC1 (50fters) of the 2025 Admirals' Cup are racing gybe for gybe The front runners in class AC1 (50fters) of the 2025 Admirals' Cup are match racing as they work down the side of the last Exclusion Zone heading for the race finish off Cherbourg. by Richard Gladwell at Heathrow Airport Posted 30 Jul 03:00 NZST Fastnet Race, RS Aeros, Isle of Wight Fastnet Race, RS Aeros, Isle of Wight Fastnet Race, RS Aero Worlds, GL50s, Isle of Wight circumnavigation When the conversation turns to the world's greatest middle-distance bluewater races, talk tends to linger on the Rolex Fastnet Race, which started on Saturday, July 26, and for great reason. by David Schmidt Posted 30 Jul 03:00 NZST Rolex Fastnet Race Day 4 Rolex Fastnet Race Day 4 Black Jack 100 takes monohull line honours ahead of arch rivals Remon Vos' RP100 Black Jack 100, skippered by Tristan Le Brun, has taken Monohull Line Honours in the centenary edition of the Rolex Fastnet Race. by James Boyd / RORC Posted 29 Jul 23:29 NZST McIntyre Mini Globe Race Leg 3 underway McIntyre Mini Globe Race Leg 3 underway 12 of the original 15 Solo Sailors take on the toughest leg of entire 24,000 mile circumnavigation. In an emotional and historic departure, 12 intrepid solo sailors set sail from Fiji, embarking on the most perilous leg of the McIntyre Mini Globe Race (MGR)—a 10,000-nautical-mile journey across the Southern Ocean to Cape Town, South Africa. by McIntyre Mini Globe Race Posted 29 Jul 22:31 NZST Admiral's Cup in the Rolex Fastnet Race update Admiral's Cup in the Rolex Fastnet Race update ROST Van Uden surge into AC1 lead Stefan Jentzsch's Botin 56 Black Pearl (NYYC) leads the fleet on the water with 124nm to go. The immediate chasing pack on the same line and port gybe is Beau Geste, Jolt 3, Caro and Rán. by Louay Habib / RORC Posted 29 Jul 21:46 NZST First finishers in centenary Rolex Fastnet Race First finishers in centenary Rolex Fastnet Race The best of the battles was delivered by the 100 foot Maxis The 100th anniversary edition of the Rolex Fastnet Race has been graced by a mix of offshore racing's mightiest Multihulls and Monohulls. by Quinag Posted 29 Jul 20:33 NZST Black Jack 100 Claims Monohull Line Honours Black Jack 100 Claims Monohull Line Honours Arriving in Cherbourgh early this morning in the Rolex Fastnet Race The 100-foot supermaxi Black Jack 100 has claimed line honours in the monohull class of the 51st edition of the prestigious Rolex Fastnet Race, held this year in celebration of its 100th anniversary. by Bart Salemans Posted 29 Jul 19:25 NZST Admirals Cup: Day 7 - Heading for the finish Admirals Cup: Day 7 - Heading for the finish The lead boats in AC1 (50fters) have rounded the Scilly Isles, and are heading for the finish. The lead boats in AC1 (50fters) have rounded the Scilly Isles, and are heading for the finish off Cherbourg, with just over 140nmnm to sail at 0700BST or 0600UTC on July 29. by Richard Gladwell in Cowes Posted 29 Jul 18:29 NZST PhilSail spreads its wings PhilSail spreads its wings Get your entry in now - no charter fee, no entry fee FE28R class rules will apply, except all boats may race with a maximum number of 6 crew for all male and mixed, and 7 crew for all female) with a maximum weight limit of up to 425kg by Guy Nowell for PhilSail Posted 29 Jul 18:01 NZST Rockport Crew's 25th Year Reunion Rockport Crew's 25th Year Reunion Record-breaking 18ft Skiff team celebrate in London When England's Tim Robinson skippered Rockport to victory in the 1999 JJ Giltinan 18 footer Championship on Sydney Harbour, he set the record of becoming the first skipper from the Northern Hemisphere to win the coveted 18 footer championship. by Frank Quealey Posted 29 Jul 17:53 NZST 2025 iQFOiL Youth & Junior Worlds, day 4 2025 iQFOiL Youth & Junior Worlds, day 4 U17 and U19 divisions complete one race each in tricky breeze – new leaders emerge across the fleets It was another marginal wind day at the 2025 iQFOiL Youth & Junior World Championships in Brest, but the persistence of the Race Committee and the patience of the sailors paid off. by iQFOiL Communications Posted 29 Jul 07:16 NZST RS Feva Worlds Opening Ceremony RS Feva Worlds Opening Ceremony Welcome to Aix-les-Bains, France! With registration complete, and Magic Marine rash vests collected, 170 boats are primed and ready, representing a thrilling union of fifteen countries. by Chrissie Le Petit Posted 29 Jul 05:27 NZST Rolex Fastnet Race Day 3 Rolex Fastnet Race Day 3 SVR Lazartigue defends her multihull line honours As dawn was showing its first rays this morning off Cherbourg-en-Cotentin, so the sleek light blue triple-hulled form of the Ultim trimaran SVR Lazartigue sped across the finish line of the 51st Rolex Fastnet Race to collect overall line honours. by James Boyd / RORC Posted 29 Jul 03:32 NZST Admiral's Cup in the Rolex Fastnet Race update Admiral's Cup in the Rolex Fastnet Race update Black Pearl leads the charge cround the Rock The Admiral's Cup fleet spent their second night at sea in the Rolex Fastnet Race battling the full force of the Atlantic in the Celtic Sea. Even in a somewhat light airs race, the Celtic Sea has a big swell and relentless wind. by Louay Habib / RORC Posted 29 Jul 00:03 NZST Dani A. Pich enters the record books Dani A. Pich enters the record books The first blind person to sail solo, unaided around the Isle of Wight Dani Anglada Pich, a blind athlete from Catalonia, sailed into the history books after a successful circumnavigation of the Isle of Wight solo on Thursday 24th July, in a total time of 13 hours and 8 minutes. by Yes We Sail Posted 28 Jul 23:26 NZST RS Aero World & Youth Worlds Preview RS Aero World & Youth Worlds Preview 17 countries are represented with large teams from the host nation France, the UK, Italy & Australia Over 170 RS Aeros have converged on the beautiful Quiberon peninsula in southern Brittany, France for the 7th RS Aero World Championship, combined with the 4th RS Aero Youth World Championship. by RS Aero International Class Association Posted 28 Jul 23:11 NZST Rolex Fastnet Race: SVR Lazartigue wins Rolex Fastnet Race: SVR Lazartigue wins SVR Lazartigue is the first of three Ultim 100ft foiling trimaran, to finish the 2025 Rolex Fastnet SVR Lazartigue is the first of three Ultim 100ft foiling trimaran, to finish the 2025 Rolex Fastnet Race, and is the first home in the 450 boat fleet. There has been a lead change in the supermaxis by Richard Gladwell in Cowes Posted 28 Jul 19:44 NZST Ultim Trimaran SVR Lazartigue takes line honours Ultim Trimaran SVR Lazartigue takes line honours Finishing the Centenary Rolex Fastnet Race at 04:38:04 this morning The 32m Ultim Trimaran SVR Lazartigue, skippered by Tom Laperche together with with Franck Cammas (co-skipper), Peter Burling, Antoine Gautier, Amélie Grassi and Emilien Lavigne has taken Multihull Line Honours at 04:38:04 this morning. by Editor Posted 28 Jul 17:17 NZST