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 14 Oct 04:44 HKT 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 14 Oct 04:05 HKT 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 14 Oct 02:29 HKT 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 14 Oct 01:56 HKT 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 23:00 HKT 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 19:14 HKT 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 18:41 HKT 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 13 Oct 08:14 HKT 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 13 Oct 02:16 HKT 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 13 Oct 00:31 HKT 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 23:00 HKT China Coast Regatta 2025 overall China Coast Regatta 2025 overall The final day was marked by unpredictable weather The final day of the China Coast Regatta was marked by unpredictable weather. As sailors departed Middle Island, rain swept across Hong Kong Island, while the Lamma racing area remained bathed in sunshine with an easterly breeze of 8 to 10kts. by Vivian Ngan Posted 12 Oct 16:32 HKT 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 12 Oct 14:21 HKT 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 12 Oct 09:19 HKT 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 12 Oct 06:55 HKT 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 12 Oct 04:48 HKT 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 12 Oct 01:47 HKT 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 12 Oct 00:18 HKT 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 21:35 HKT China Coast Regatta 2025 day 2 China Coast Regatta 2025 day 2 A steady 10 to 12kts of easterly breeze at Lamma Island Day 2 was in full swing, with sailing conditions mirroring those of the previous day. Upon reaching the racecourse southeast of Lamma Island that morning, the race management team was greeted by a steady 10 to 12kts of easterly breeze. by Vivian Ngan Posted 11 Oct 18:02 HKT 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 11 Oct 14:44 HKT 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 11 Oct 14:21 HKT 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 11 Oct 05:39 HKT 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 11 Oct 04:48 HKT 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 23:00 HKT 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 18:07 HKT China Coast Regatta 2025 day 1 China Coast Regatta 2025 day 1 A fleet of 20 yachts racing in four IRC divisions The 2025 China Coast Regatta kicked off with a fantastic opening day, setting the stage for the Club's most competitive big boat showdown. by Vivian Ngan Posted 10 Oct 18:07 HKT 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 15:50 HKT 2025 Manila Yacht Club First Saturday Race 2025 Manila Yacht Club First Saturday Race The club's docks buzzed with anticipation as the four teams assembled for the inaugural race A stirring revival is taking place in the waters of Manila Bay—something the Manila Yacht Club (MYC) sailors have long awaited. by Karlo Emmanuel Lim Panahon Posted 10 Oct 14:33 HKT 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 10 Oct 13:29 HKT Bulwarks and Bulldust – Show 3 Season 3 Bulwarks and Bulldust – Show 3 Season 3 Australian Sailing's new CEO, Mal Page OAM, sits in the Captain's Chair to detail his vision... Episode Three - In the Captain's Chair this week is Australian Sailing's new CEO, Mal Page OAM. Watch as we discover his vision for his new role, enduring passion for the sport, desire to still go racing, and the pathways into the sport. by Bulwarks and Bulldust Posted 10 Oct 06:58 HKT 2.4mR Worlds at Lake Garda, Italy Day 1 2.4mR Worlds at Lake Garda, Italy Day 1 A gentle Ora breeze builds throughout the afternoon for the 56 sailors The Inclusive 2.4mR World Championship 2025 officially began today in the waters of Lake Garda, hosted by Fraglia Vela Malcesine. by Fraglia Vela Malcesine Posted 10 Oct 04:13 HKT Freestyle Pro Tour Geneva day 2 Freestyle Pro Tour Geneva day 2 Skateboards and slacklines with a touch of tow-in Day Two at the Freestyle Pro Tour Geneva started with high hopes for Foilstyle, but nature had other plans. The original schedule promised a full day of Foilstyle heats followed by Tow-In action at sunset. by Freestyle Pro Tour Posted 10 Oct 04:10 HKT Marine Auctions: October Online Auctions Marine Auctions: October Online Auctions The bidding will open on Friday 24th October The bidding in the October Online Auction is set to open on Friday 24th October and will close Thursday 30th October 2025. by Marine Auctions Posted 10 Oct 01:01 HKT 2025 Formula Wing Asian Championships Penghu day 1 2025 Formula Wing Asian Championships Penghu day 1 Spectacular start with strong winds and stronger performances The 2025 Formula Wing Asian Championships kicked off in spectacular fashion today on the pristine waters off Penghu Island, with 70 elite athletes, 55 men and 15 women, from 12 nations converging for the second edition of Asia's premier wingfoiling event. by WingFoil Racing World Cup Posted 9 Oct 18:35 HKT Strong NZ team named for Youth Worlds Strong NZ team named for Youth Worlds 13 sailors have been announced as the NZL Sailing Foundation Youth team 2025 Worlds 13 sailors have been announced as the NZL Sailing Foundation Youth team for the 2025 World Sailing Youth World championships, in Vilamoura, Portugal, this December by Yachting New Zealand Posted 9 Oct 15:41 HKT SailMedia Livestream SailMedia Livestream Taking Sydney Harbour 18ft skiff racing to the world The Australian 18 Footers League's 2025-26 season gets under way next Sunday (12 October) when the League will conduct Race 1 of the 2025 SIXT Spring Championship, for the Major Arthur Frizelle Trophy, on Sydney Harbour. by Frank Quealey Posted 9 Oct 14:55 HKT 33 top-tier boats on the start line 33 top-tier boats on the start line Anticipating thrilling action and tactical battles across the southern waters of Hong Kong. The China Coast Regatta, the Royal Hong Kong Yacht Club's premier big boat event since 1993, is scheduled to take place from 10 to 12 October. With 33 top-tier boats on the start line, expect thrilling action and tactical battles across the southern water by Vivian Ngan Posted 9 Oct 13:51 HKT 49er & 49erFX and Nacra 17 Worlds Day 2 49er & 49erFX and Nacra 17 Worlds Day 2 Sick Performance by Norway in the FX Norway has taken the top spot in the women's skiff at the end of day two of the 49er FX World Championships. Pia Dahl Andersen and Nora Edland have taken a two-point lead from the Spanish team who were on top at the start of the day. by Andy Rice Posted 9 Oct 13:51 HKT Armstrong riders connect with SailGP sailors Armstrong riders connect with SailGP sailors Some of the world's best female foilers spent a few unforgettable days together in Tarifa and Cadiz From winging in Tarifa to F50 racing in Cádiz, some of the world's best female foilers came together as Armstrong riders and SailGP sailors spent a few unforgettable days learning from each other and witnessing foiling at its highest level. by Noora Ruskola, Armstrong Foils Posted 9 Oct 09:11 HKT