A decade of pushing the boundaries at A+T A decade of pushing the boundaries at A+T Celebrating 10 years of the world's best yacht instruments 2025 marks a decade of pushing the boundaries of quality and customer service in the global yachting industry for A+T Instruments. by A+T Instruments Posted 5 Jun 19:00 HKT Hugh Jackman and Ryan Reynolds Take the Helm Hugh Jackman and Ryan Reynolds Take the Helm As Co-Owners of the 'BONDS Flying Roos' Australia's SailGP Team Today Australia's three-time SailGP champions have unveiled a new identity as well as two new co-owners - Hugh Jackman and Ryan Reynolds - who join Driver and CEO Tom Slingsby in leading the freshly rebranded BONDS Flying Roos SailGP Team. by SailGP Posted 5 Jun 18:56 HKT Should SailGP ditch the wings? Should SailGP ditch the wings? As SailGP resumes in New York this weekend, we ask the question As SailGP resumes in New York this weekend, we ask the question of whether the F50's solid wingsails should be ditched and replaced instead with twin-skin mainsails, in a similar way to what is used on the AC75 and AC40 of the America's Cup. by Mark Jardine Posted 5 Jun 18:48 HKT 2025 Santa Maria Cup in Annapolis, USA Day 1 2025 Santa Maria Cup in Annapolis, USA Day 1 Racing in Women's World Match Racing Tour Event 2 underway Perfect conditions graced the opening day of the 2025 Santa Maria Cup in Annapolis, USA, Stage 2 of the 2025 Women's World Match Racing Tour following the tour season opener in San Francisco last week. by Women's WMRT Posted 5 Jun 13:39 HKT 49er, 49erFX and Nacra 17 Europeans Day 2 49er, 49erFX and Nacra 17 Europeans Day 2 It can be easy to win! For everyone else, it was a day of tense battles Win the start, grab the first shift, consolidate and extend! The winning formula is easy, and those who got ahead took full advantage of an easy course once they got to the front. For everyone else, it was a day of tense battles. by 49er & Nacra 17 Sailing Posted 5 Jun 13:14 HKT Torrid 29er Nationals test 30 crews at Manly Torrid 29er Nationals test 30 crews at Manly Long-time sailing buddies Will Mason and Will Leech dominated the Polished Concrete 29er Nationals. Long-time sailing buddies Will Mason and Will Leech teamed up to dominate the 2025 Polished Concrete NZ 29er Nationals at Manly SC, in challenging conditions, over Kings Birthday weekend. by Richard Gladwell/Sail-World.com/nz Posted 5 Jun 07:24 HKT Galicia 52 Super Series Royal Cup Day 2 Galicia 52 Super Series Royal Cup Day 2 American Magic Quantum Racing extend their lead after challenging light winds day Patience, concentration, risk management and perhaps a highly developed sixth sense of the subtle changes in the light breezes, were among the key assets shared by the crews which did best today, the second racing day. by 52 Super Series Posted 5 Jun 03:24 HKT Loro Piana Giraglia 2025 preview Loro Piana Giraglia 2025 preview 139 yachts are set to line up on the starting line Starting tomorrow, Thursday, 5 June, registration opens for the 72nd edition of the Loro Piana Giraglia, the oldest offshore regatta in the Mediterranean. by Yacht Club Italiano Posted 5 Jun 03:06 HKT Armstrong Foils Demo Days return for 2025 Armstrong Foils Demo Days return for 2025 Test the latest gear, get expert advice, and ride with the pros. Armstrong Foils is proud to announce the return of Armstrong Demo Days for 2025. Test the latest gear, get expert advice, and ride with the pros. by Noora Ruskola Posted 4 Jun 13:41 HKT 49er, 49erFX and Nacra 17 Europeans Day 1 49er, 49erFX and Nacra 17 Europeans Day 1 Austrians Prettner and Flachberger tip into early lead Keanu Prettner with Jakob Flachberger (AUT) were locked in a light air duel with defending European Champions Hernan Umpiere with Fernando Diz (URU). The two teams were tipped by their fellow competitors as the ones to watch in light winds and delivered. by 49er & Nacra 17 Sailing Posted 4 Jun 04:18 HKT New Dynamic Range of T-Shirts and Shorts New Dynamic Range of T-Shirts and Shorts Just the ticket at sea and on shore Packing for a weekend away on the water and having fun onshore has never been easier, thanks to the new range of Dynamic shorts and t-shirts from Henri-Lloyd. by Henri-Lloyd Posted 4 Jun 01:00 HKT Galicia 52 Super Series Royal Cup Day 1 Galicia 52 Super Series Royal Cup Day 1 Top level consistency gives 2024 champions a strong start in Baiona The 2024 overall circuit champions, Doug DeVos' American Magic Quantum Racing, lead the GALICIA 52 SUPER SERIES ROYAL CUP after two good races on the beautiful but challenging race area off Baiona on the NW corner. by 52 Super Series Posted 4 Jun 00:55 HKT Getting excited for the Van Isle 360 Getting excited for the Van Isle 360 Quoting a famous line from Pink Floyd's "Time" As I pack for the first half of the 2025 Van Isle 360 International Yacht Race, I find myself thinking about the last time I did this race, a certain Pink Floyd song, and the great adventuring, sailing and time with friends that awaits. by David Schmidt Posted 4 Jun 00:50 HKT 5.5 Metre titles head to Poland for the first time 5.5 Metre titles head to Poland for the first time Scandinavian Gold Cup and World Championship to be held back to back Over the next 12 days the International 5.5 Metre Class heads to Sopot in Poland for the Scandinavian Gold Cup and World Championship. It is the first time the class has held any of its major events in Poland. by Robert Deaves Posted 3 Jun 23:36 HKT Mirror dinghy Tuning Guide with Ben McGrane Mirror dinghy Tuning Guide with Ben McGrane A detailed guide to maximising speed with Hyde Mirror Sails Continuing the new series of tuning videos from Hyde Sails, One Design Sales Manager Ben McGrane gives a detailed guide to maximising speed with Hyde Mirror Sails. by Mark Jardine & Ben McGrane Posted 3 Jun 21:30 HKT Rodkicker 50 - manual rigid vang for larger yachts Rodkicker 50 - manual rigid vang for larger yachts Specifically sized for yachts measuring between 50 and 55 feet A rigid vang is designed to enhance sail handling during reefing, preventing the boom from falling into the cockpit or onto the coach roof. Equipped with gas springs, it automatically elevates the boom upon release of the kicking strap. by Seldén Mast Posted 3 Jun 19:00 HKT SailGP Racing on the Edge Season 5 Episode 5 SailGP Racing on the Edge Season 5 Episode 5 Los Gallos revisit their SailGP Season 4 triumph Get a behind the scenes look at the inner workings of the SailGP Season 4 Champions as they return to winning territory – facing personal and professional challenges head on. by SailGP Posted 3 Jun 17:01 HKT 49er, 49erFX and Nacra 17 Europeans starts Tuesday 49er, 49erFX and Nacra 17 Europeans starts Tuesday The fleet is ready for racing in Thessaloniki, Greece A new chapter begins for the fast doublehanded classes. The Champions from Paris 2024 have mostly either retired or are taking breaks for various reasons, leaving the start of the new quadrennial to a new group of sailors. by 49er & Nacra 17 Sailing Posted 3 Jun 04:09 HKT Galicia 52 Super Series Royal Cup practice day Galicia 52 Super Series Royal Cup practice day Breezy, beautiful Baiona finds favour again with TP52 teams Takashi Okura's Sled team today laid down a marker on the beautiful waters off Baiona, NW Spain as the top performers over the two official practice races sailed today on the eve of the Galicia 52 Super Series Royal Cup. by 52 Super Series Posted 3 Jun 01:35 HKT RORC centenary Rolex Fastnet Race RORC centenary Rolex Fastnet Race All set for another record-breaker Less than two months now remain until the start of the 2025 Rolex Fastnet Race, this year coinciding with the Royal Ocean Racing Club's centenary. by James Boyd / RORC Posted 2 Jun 18:06 HKT Team Racing Worlds at Newport, RI, overall Team Racing Worlds at Newport, RI, overall Corinthian Yacht Club puts on top notch performance to win Sustained winds in the low 20-knot range and choppy seas brought on another challenging day in the final stretch of the 2025 Team Racing World Championship. by Michelle Slade Posted 2 Jun 12:19 HKT The call of the mighty The call of the mighty See the words Admiral's Cup and you immediately think approachable, real, hardcore action See the words Admiral's Cup and you immediately think approachable, real, hardcore action, braving the elements, and glory for the victorious. As an Australian, you have King Louie (the late Lou Abrahams), and the late Sir Jim Hardy as the poster boys. by John Curnow, Sail-World.com AUS Editor Posted 2 Jun 06:00 HKT Southern Wind Rendezvous overall Southern Wind Rendezvous overall A Perfect Conclusion to a Perfect Event The horn sounded right on time for the fourth day of the Southern Wind Rendezvous and Trophy. Blue skies, warm sun, and 6-7 knots of breeze with gusts up to 10 knots accompanied the fleet on a 15-mile course rounding Monaci and Secca Tre Monti. by Southern Wind Yachts Posted 2 Jun 01:54 HKT Snipe Class looking for a new Executive Director Snipe Class looking for a new Executive Director To provide administrative and financial services to the SCIRA Board The Snipe Class International Racing Association (SCIRA) is seeking applicants for a part-time Executive Director position. This position will provide administrative and financial services to the SCIRA Board. by SCIRA Posted 1 Jun 21:30 HKT Inaugural Eastern Asia Offshore Race concludes Inaugural Eastern Asia Offshore Race concludes Fenice sets race record, a nail-biting catch and chase among the main pack Sheltered by the coast, the wind was light, making for a nail-biting catch and chase among the main pack - Fenice, Parnassus, and two Sunfast 3600s, Zesst and 2Easy. by Vivian Ngan Posted 1 Jun 20:22 HKT 16th 151 Miglia-Trofeo Cetilar concludes 16th 151 Miglia-Trofeo Cetilar concludes Mylius 60 crossed the finish line to win the IRC Over 60 maxi class It has been a long time coming after spending much of the 2024 season finishing second and even continuing this in the recent IMA Maxi European Championship, but finally Guido Paolo Gamucci's Cippa Lippa X has won a race. by James Boyd / International Maxi Association Posted 1 Jun 18:06 HKT Casa Vela Cup 2025 at St Francis Yacht Club overal Casa Vela Cup 2025 at St Francis Yacht Club overal Pauline Courtois and her Match in Pink Normandy team claimed a decisive victory French match racing skipper Pauline Courtois and her Match in Pink Normandy team claimed a decisive victory on Saturday at the 2025 Casa Vela Cup, held in the iconic waters of San Francisco Bay and hosted by the St.Francis Yacht Club. by Women's WMRT Posted 1 Jun 15:33 HKT 22nd Samui Regatta overall 22nd Samui Regatta overall Team Hollywood Samurai & Gloria triumphant The wind, as it has done all week, played hard to catch during the final day of the 22nd Samui Regatta but Race Director Simon James was able to snare some gusts and hold a final windward-leeward to round out the event. by Scott Murray Posted 1 Jun 13:20 HKT 2025 Lypo-C Enoshima Olympic Week 2025 Lypo-C Enoshima Olympic Week Next-generation sailors and Olympians clash in international waters The 2025 Lypo-C Enoshima Olympic Week concluded after three days of high-level competition, bringing together 302 boats from five countries and highlighting both Olympic-calibre talent and rising youth sailors. by Tomoko Nishi Posted 1 Jun 13:01 HKT Team Racing Worlds at Newport, RI, Day 3 Team Racing Worlds at Newport, RI, Day 3 Epic breeze cuts racing short; clear division between teams sets scene for final day Sunny skies met big breeze on Day 3 but by 12:30 p.m. racing was postponed, and as the wind built to 25+, the Race Committee abandoned racing at 3:00 p.m. by Michelle Slade Posted 1 Jun 08:39 HKT Giorgio Armani Superyacht Regatta overall Giorgio Armani Superyacht Regatta overall Southern Wind 100 Agapi Mas awarded the Willy Persico Trophy The 2025 edition of the Giorgio Armani Superyacht Regatta and the Southern Wind RendezVous concluded today with another outstanding day of racing. The event is organised by the Yacht Club Costa Smeralda with the support of title sponsor Giorgio Armani. by Yacht Club Costa Smeralda Posted 1 Jun 04:51 HKT 11th Shenzhen Dapeng Cup Sailing Regatta 11th Shenzhen Dapeng Cup Sailing Regatta FD Future boats join the youth regatta at Seven Star Yacht Club The 2025 11th Shenzhen Dapeng Cup Sailing Regatta kicked off in Seven Star Yacht Club in Shenzhen on the 23rd till the 25th of May. FD Future boats joined the youth regatta with 11 competition groups and more than 80 youth participants. by Carren Shi Posted 31 May 22:45 HKT Countdown begins for the 2025 29er Worlds Countdown begins for the 2025 29er Worlds At the iconic city of Porto, Portugal The countdown is on! The 2025 29er World Championship will land in the iconic city of Porto, Portugal, with the fleet descending on Marina da Afurada - Douro Marina from 1st-8th August 2025. by International 29er Class Posted 31 May 18:05 HKT Casa Vela Cup 2025 at St Francis Yacht Club Day 3 Casa Vela Cup 2025 at St Francis Yacht Club Day 3 Pauline Courtois will meet Nicole Breault in the final Defending women's match racing world champion Pauline Courtois and her Match in Pink Normandy Elite team from France will meet USA's Nicole Breault/ Vela Racing in the final of the 2025 Casa Vela Cup in San Francisco. by Women's WMRT Posted 31 May 14:57 HKT Team Racing Worlds at Newport, RI, Day 2 Team Racing Worlds at Newport, RI, Day 2 Consolidation In the Ranks: U.S. Teams Lead A thrilling action-packed series of races on Day 2 of the 2025 Team Racing World Championship saw the three teams representing the United States consolidate at the top of the leaderboard. by Michelle Slade Posted 31 May 13:00 HKT 22nd Samui Regatta Day 4 22nd Samui Regatta Day 4 Wind struggles continue but sailors prevail The wind continued to play hide-and-seek with Samui Regatta Race Director Simon James and regatta participants. But about midday, Simon was able to dip into his bag of magic tricks and conjure up some gusts to get two races in on the day. by Scott Murray Posted 31 May 01:18 HKT Galicia 52 Super Series Royal Cup Preview Galicia 52 Super Series Royal Cup Preview Getting ready to race at Monte Real Club de Yates in Baiona Today (Friday) Galicia's prestigious Monte Real Club de Yates in Baiona (Galicia, Spain) hosted the official presentation of the GALICIA 52 SUPER SERIES ROYAL CUP, the second scoring event for the 2025 season of the 52 SUPER SERIES. by 52 Super Series Posted 31 May 00:42 HKT Giorgio Armani Superyacht Regatta day 3 Giorgio Armani Superyacht Regatta day 3 No racing due to light wind in Porto Cervo The forecast of very light winds proved to be accurate today as the starting procedure for the third day of the Giorgio Armani Superyacht Regatta and the Southern Wind RendezVous got under way. by Yacht Club Costa Smeralda Posted 31 May 00:32 HKT Armstrong Foils: On tour - Home of Armstrong II Armstrong Foils: On tour - Home of Armstrong II Join America's Cup champion, Blair Tuke and Armstrong team riders on the tour of NZ's Far North Join three times America's Cup champion, Blair Tuke and Armstrong team riders Olivia Jenkins, Naumi Eychenne, Bowien van der Linden, Cash Berzolla, and Reo Stevens, on the Home of Armstrong Tour II, as they explore NZ's Far North. by Armstrong Foils Posted 30 May 19:24 HKT Tom Gruitt passes away Tom Gruitt passes away Sailing photographer, writer, video editor, but most of all, a friend to many Tom Gruitt, photographer, writer, video editor, but most of all, a friend to many, has passed away at the far too young age of 37. by Mark Jardine & Gael Pawson Posted 30 May 19:03 HKT