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Italy to host 38th America's Cup
The fight for the Auld Mug will take place in Naples
© MMNRT
Still no wind on day 4
Fog for ILCA World Championships in Qingdao
© Kong XiangJing / ILCA
How Seldén Carbon Masts are made
I took a look around the Seldén Mast factory with Richard Thoroughgood to find out more
© Seldén Mast
SailGP upgrades F50 fleet ahead of New York event
Modifications to all 12 wingsails ahead of New York event
© Jason Ludlow for SailGP
Monnin Victorious in 60th Congressional Cup
Defeating defending champion Chris Poole 3-2 in the final
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Dragon Worlds at Vilamoura day 4
Dragon Worlds at Vilamoura day 4
Leaderboard shake-up
Day 4 of the Dragon World Championship by Tivoli Hotels & Resorts delivered picture-perfect "Champagne sailing" conditions, thrilling spectators and teams alike just 3 nautical miles off the coast of Vilamoura.
by Prow Media
Posted 16 May 05:41 HKT
44Cup Porto Cervo day 1
44Cup Porto Cervo day 1
Five boats within two points after light opening day
The RC44s once again demonstrated their versatility on day one of the 44Cup Porto Cervo. Two races were held successfully for the nimble owner-driver one designs in light conditions in which other keelboat classes would have struggled.
by 44Cup
Posted 16 May 01:44 HKT
Formula Kite Europeans in Urla day 2
Formula Kite Europeans in Urla day 2
Medalist comes back - others face gold fleet cut
It was moving day on the Bay of Urla for some who chipped away at the top three while some leaders faltered and others straddled the gold fleet cut.
by International Kiteboarding Association
Posted 16 May 01:40 HKT
ILCA 6 Women's and ILCA 7 Men's Worlds day 4
ILCA 6 Women's and ILCA 7 Men's Worlds day 4
Wind yet to arrive, fog prevails
Heavy fog returned from the south, choking off what little wind remained. At 11:17 a.m., AP over H was hoisted. The fleet was towed back to shore once again, for yet another stretch of waiting.
by Frankie Zheng / ILCA
Posted 15 May 22:21 HKT
Naples to host 2027 America's Cup
Naples to host 2027 America's Cup
The fight for the Auld Mug will take place under the watchful shadow of Mt Vesuvius
The Government of Italy, in conjunction with Team New Zealand and the Royal New Zealand Yacht Squadron, are pleased to announce Italy as the Host Country and Naples as the Host City for the Louis Vuitton 38th America's Cup to be held in 2027.
by America's Cup Media
Posted 15 May 16:17 HKT
Coutts gives some advice to ageing pro teams
Coutts gives some advice to ageing pro teams
Coutts sounds a warning to the 12 teams to refresh their talent and upskill younger sailors
Speaking with Stevie Morrison at the SailGP Technologies facility in Southampton, UK, Coutts sounds a warning to the 12 teams to refresh their talent, upskill younger sailors, and bring them into the SailGP teams.
by Sail-World.com/nz
Posted 15 May 08:28 HKT
Dragon Worlds at Vilamoura day 3
Dragon Worlds at Vilamoura day 3
Consistency and competition
Day 3 of the Dragon World Championship by Tivoli Hotels & Resorts brought another day of top-level competition in Vilamoura, as the international fleet completed two races as scheduled.
by Prow Media
Posted 15 May 06:18 HKT
Formula Kite Europeans in Urla day 1
Formula Kite Europeans in Urla day 1
Smaller kites shrink the riders and mix the fleet
Brave riders grabbed their opportunities on day one of the 2025 Formula Kite European Championships, in Urla, Turkiye.
by International Kiteboarding Association
Posted 15 May 04:42 HKT
Banger Racing, Back Racing and No Racing
Banger Racing, Back Racing and No Racing
Racing on the cheap, a return to racing for young Aussies, and ILCA struggles
We start with racing on the cheap at the Colander Cup, then focus on a return to racing for the Aussies at the Youth Worlds, moving on to a complete lack of racing at the ILCA Worlds, and then looking at how SailGP should be back out on the water.
by Mark Jardine
Posted 15 May 03:00 HKT
44Cup Porto Cervo starts tomorrow
44Cup Porto Cervo starts tomorrow
This event sees the high performance one design owner-driver fleet back up to 11 in number
RC44 racing returns to Europe tomorrow with the start of the 44Cup Porto Cervo, hosted by the Yacht Club Costa Smeralda.
by 44Cup
Posted 15 May 01:39 HKT
New study in Vendée Globe could be a game changer
New study in Vendée Globe could be a game changer
Research is being carried out by a bio-engineering specialist into human performance
What effect does racing alone around the world on a high performance IMOCA yacht have on the human body and mind?
by Ed Gorman / IMOCA Globe Series
Posted 14 May 23:53 HKT
ILCA 6 Women's and ILCA 7 Men's Worlds day 3
ILCA 6 Women's and ILCA 7 Men's Worlds day 3
The wind stays away and the day is cancelled once more
For the third consecutive day, the ILCA World Championship race course remained stalled under a windless sky. A dense fog clung to the Olympic Sailing Center, muting the horizon and chilling the air to a damp 17 degrees C.
by Frankie Zheng / ILCA
Posted 14 May 22:37 HKT
Exposure Marine Fastnet Race Kit Video Review
Exposure Marine Fastnet Race Kit Video Review
A set of 3 torches specifically designed for offshore racing crews
It's a huge year for offshore sailing, and arguably the biggest event of the summer is the Rolex Fastnet Race. Within an hour of entries opening the Royal Ocean Racing Club had received a record 435 yacht registrations.
by Mark Jardine
Posted 14 May 21:30 HKT
World Sailing Inclusion Championships preview
World Sailing Inclusion Championships preview
Event will bring together an expected 215 sailors from around the world, to Oman
The Sultanate of Oman has been chosen to host the first edition of the new World Sailing Inclusion Championships.
by World Sailing
Posted 14 May 20:59 HKT
The last 18' skiff champion before one design
The last 18' skiff champion before one design
Michael Spies won the 1993 and 1995 JJ Giltinan 18ft Skiff Championships
When Michael Spies won the 1993 and 1995 World 18 footer championships, in his Julian Bethwaite-designed Winfield Racing skiff, he became the last winner of the title before the introduction of the new one-design 18 footer won its first title in 1996.
by Frank Quealey
Posted 14 May 15:29 HKT
America's Cup: Brit in core ETNZ sailing team
America's Cup: Brit in core ETNZ sailing team
Kiwis sring surprise with the inclusion of British sailor Chris Draper in their core sailing squad.
Emirates Team New Zealand have announced their core sailing group, with the major surprise being the inclusion of British sailor Chris Draper. Nathan Outteridge is named as skipper to replace the departed Peter Burling.
by Richard Gladwell, Sail-World NZ
Posted 14 May 12:34 HKT
Dragon Worlds at Vilamoura Day 2
Dragon Worlds at Vilamoura Day 2
Vilamoura delivers outstanding sailing conditions
Day 2 of the Dragon World Championship by Tivoli Hotels & Resorts delivered everything sailors could hope for: fair racing, seamless organisation, and a warm community atmosphere.
by Prow Media
Posted 14 May 03:17 HKT
Transat Paprec 2025 review
Transat Paprec 2025 review
The lessons of an unforgettable edition
A breathtaking finish, unbearable suspense, a favorite who lived up to expectations (Skipper Macif), a Saint Barth native who shone to the end, young talents gaining experience... This Transat Paprec fulfilled all its promises.
by Transat Paprec
Posted 14 May 01:43 HKT
Team Malizia unveilsThe Ocean Race Europe crew
Team Malizia unveilsThe Ocean Race Europe crew
Gearing up for the next big challenge
Building on their successful round-the-world experience in 2023, the team led by German skipper Boris Herrmann has gathered a talented group of sailors and onboard reporters to take on the short-format, crewed race starting in Kiel this summer.
by Team Malizia
Posted 14 May 00:07 HKT
ILCA 6 Women's and ILCA 7 Men's Worlds day 2
ILCA 6 Women's and ILCA 7 Men's Worlds day 2
A Windless Day, A Test of Patience
The second day of qualification at the ILCA World Championships brought stillness rather than sail. With calm seas and motionless air, the day became a test of patience, resilience, and focus for all competitors.
by Host / ILCA
Posted 13 May 22:20 HKT
US Sailing and Zhik announce strategic partnership
US Sailing and Zhik announce strategic partnership
Zhik will provide cutting-edge gear designed to enhance athlete performance on the water
US Sailing, the national governing body for the sport of sailing in the United States, is proud to announce a new multi-year partnership with Zhik, global leader in high-performance water wear.
by US Sailing
Posted 13 May 20:22 HKT
BMW Spring Regatta 2025 at RHKYC
BMW Spring Regatta 2025 at RHKYC
Attracting 88 boats - a lucky number in Chinese culture
The BMW Spring Regatta attracted 88 boats - a lucky number in Chinese culture - across four Big Boat divisions & eight one-design classes including Dragons, Etchells, Flying Fifteens, Impalas, J/80s, Pandoras, Ruffians, and Sportsboats.
by Vivian Ngan
Posted 13 May 14:10 HKT
First mother-daughter team make history as equals
First mother-daughter team make history as equals
In the 2025 Melbourne Osaka Cup
Spending 35 days at sea with your daughter might not appeal to everyone, but for Annette Hesselmans and Sophie Snijders the experience aboard Fika, their Najad 490, was one so natural and easy as they sailed from Melbourne to Osaka.
by Melbourne Osaka Media
Posted 13 May 12:48 HKT
America's Cup: Celebrating the 30th Anniversary
America's Cup: Celebrating the 30th Anniversary
May 13, 2025 marks the 30th Anniversary of the winning of the America's Cup by Team New Zealand
May 13, 2025 marks the 30th Anniversary of the winning of the America's Cup by Team New Zealand in San Diego, on May 13, 1995. Noted international journalist Barry Pickthall looks back on the Challenger series and the Match itself.
by Barry Pickthall/Compiled by S-W NZ
Posted 13 May 08:49 HKT
Marine Auctions: May Online Auctions
Marine Auctions: May Online Auctions
Marina Berths and Vessels, some vessels unreserved
Marina Berths and Vessels, some vessels unreserved. The Bidding for the May Online Auction will commence on Thursday 23rd May and will end on Thursday 29th May at 2pm AEST.
by Marine Auctions
Posted 13 May 05:40 HKT
Dragon Worlds at Vilamoura Day 1
Dragon Worlds at Vilamoura Day 1
Ideal conditions for competitive racing in Portugal
The highly anticipated Dragon World Championship by Tivoli Hotels & Resorts officially kicked off today in Vilamoura, welcoming some of the world's finest Dragon sailors for the first day of racing.
by Prow Media
Posted 13 May 03:13 HKT
Race hard, sail fast, experience the unforgettable
Race hard, sail fast, experience the unforgettable
The countdown is on to the 2026 RORC Caribbean 600
Organised by the Royal Ocean Racing Club in association with the Antigua Yacht Club, the 17th edition of the RORC Caribbean 600 will start in Antigua on Monday 23rd February 2026.
by Louay Habib / RORC
Posted 13 May 02:19 HKT
How Seldén Carbon Masts are made
How Seldén Carbon Masts are made
I took a look around the Seldén Mast factory with Richard Thoroughgood to find out more
I took a look around the Seldén Mast factory with Richard Thoroughgood from Seldén to find out a bit more about how the carbon tow reels become the masts that we use when out sailing.
by Mark Jardine
Posted 12 May 23:00 HKT
SailGP upgrades F50 fleet ahead of New York event
SailGP upgrades F50 fleet ahead of New York event
A series of upgrades are now under way to all 12 wingsails
Following a full inspection and review, SailGP can confirm a series of upgrades are now under way to all 12 wingsails in the championship's fleet of high-speed F50 catamarans.
by SailGP
Posted 12 May 22:31 HKT
ILCA 6 Women's and ILCA 7 Men's Worlds day 1
ILCA 6 Women's and ILCA 7 Men's Worlds day 1
Wind drops during a period known for the strongest tidal currents
The first day of the ILCA World Championship brought a dual challenge of tide and wind to the waters off Qingdao. According to the Chinese lunar calendar, today marks the 15th day of the fourth month — a period known for the strongest tidal currents.
by International Laser Class Association
Posted 12 May 21:16 HKT
Race Yachts latest premium offerings
Race Yachts latest premium offerings
When only the best will do...
Race Yachts are thrilled to present our latest premium offerings in high-performance race yachts, available now through Race Yachts Brokerage. Our collection features some of the most exciting vessels on the market.
by Jason Rowed, Race Yachts
Posted 12 May 13:13 HKT
Game on in Qingdao for the 2025 ILCA Worlds
Game on in Qingdao for the 2025 ILCA Worlds
237 of the world's best sailors from 40 nations prepare to battle it out
The stage is set in Qingdao, China, as 237 of the world's best sailors from 40 nations prepare to battle it out over six intense days of racing at the 2025 ILCA6 and ILCA7 World Championships.
by Lisa Darmanin / Australian Sailing Team
Posted 12 May 13:02 HKT
Paul Whiting: Tribute to top designer
Paul Whiting: Tribute to top designer
It was standing room only for the Paul Whiting Tribute at Ponsonby Cruising Club
A Paul Whiting Tribute was held at the Ponsonby Cruising Club on Thursday May 15 2025. A crowd of over 200 sailors and friends packed the club. Plans from the prolific designer were on display on tables along three sides of the club.
by Whiting Family
Posted 12 May 04:45 HKT
Dragon Worlds Sets Sail in Vilamoura
Dragon Worlds Sets Sail in Vilamoura
50 boats and 160 sailors representing 17 countries have gathered in Portugal
The highly anticipated Dragon World Championship by Tivoli Hotels & Resorts officially sets sail today in the stunning waters of Vilamoura.
by Prow Media
Posted 12 May 02:19 HKT
An emotional evening in Les Sables d'Olonne
An emotional evening in Les Sables d'Olonne
Les Sables d'Olonne lit up to celebrate the heroes of the Vendée Globe 2024-2025
On Saturday 10 May, Les Sables d'Olonne lit up to celebrate the heroes of the Vendée Globe 2024-2025. An exceptional evening brought together tens of thousands of people, with strong emotions and unforgettable memories, despite the driving rain.
by Vendée Globe media
Posted 11 May 14:34 HKT
The Swan Bonifacio Challenge concludes in style
The Swan Bonifacio Challenge concludes in style
The opening event of The Nations League 2025 wraps up with tight racing
After four days of spirited competition and a vibrant week both on and off the water, the curtain closes on the Swan Bonifacio Challenge, the inaugural event of the 2025 Nations League by ClubSwan Racing.
by ClubSwan Racing
Posted 11 May 02:31 HKT
iQFOiL Youth & Junior International Games overall
iQFOiL Youth & Junior International Games overall
Valentino Blewett and Medea Falcioni win in the U19 fleets; Brüll and Ugurlu top the U17 categories
The iQFOiL Youth & Junior International Games concluded in Torbole, Lake Garda, with the debut of the eight-rider experimental Medal Series format—featuring only semifinals and finals—after five days of intense and exciting racing.
by iQFOiL Communications
Posted 11 May 02:15 HKT
Pyewacket 70 & Kialoa III: Comparing two legends
Pyewacket 70 & Kialoa III: Comparing two legends
Today Pyewacket 70, a modified Volvo 70, is one of the fastest 70 footers around
Antigua Sailing Week 2025 was attended by two top-end offshore racing yachts from very different times.
by Antigua Sailing Week
Posted 11 May 01:00 HKT
IMOCA and 11th Hour Racing to continue partnership
IMOCA and 11th Hour Racing to continue partnership
Advancing Sustainability and Leadership Initiatives
The International Monohull Open Class Association (IMOCA) has renewed its partnership with 11th Hour Racing for the 2025 season.
by Ed Gorman / IMOCA Globe Series
Posted 10 May 17:10 HKT
New Loft 57 Podcast Episode Live Now
New Loft 57 Podcast Episode Live Now
Featuring Vendée Globe winner Charlie Dalin, Ken Read, and Guillaume Verdier
Loft 57, the North Sails Podcast, offers exclusive access to the biggest names in sailing. Our newest episode features Vendée Globe winner Charlie Dalin, North Sails President Ken Read, and naval architect Guillaume Verdier.
by North Sails
Posted 10 May 04:13 HKT