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The call of the mighty
See the words Admiral's Cup and you immediately think approachable, real, hardcore action
© Marks family
America's Cup crew line-up changes
Historic changes proposed in Final Draft of the Protocol
© Richard Gladwell / Sail-World.com / nz
The appeal of offshore
Is there still appeal? Have we made it too onerous? Why would someone take it up now?
© Kurt Arrigo / Rolex
ILCA World Championships conclude
The northern wind arrives - Qingdao's final challenge
© Kong XiangJing / ILCA
Italy to host 38th America's Cup
The fight for the Auld Mug will take place in Naples
© MMNRT
In Memoriam - Darren 'Baz' Williams
In Memoriam - Darren 'Baz' Williams
The yachting industry was shocked and saddened at the passing of Darren Williams
The yachting industry was shocked and saddened at the untimely passing of identity Darren (Baz) Williams at the age of 59 after a year-long battle with cancer. In many ways Baz was a very private person and flew under the radar for many...
by Lee Condell
Posted 5 Jun 09:37 AEST
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 05:24 AEST
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 05:06 AEST
Wild Thing eyeing Sydney to Auckland record
Wild Thing eyeing Sydney to Auckland record
The new mast to suit the 100 footer was stepped in May
Grant Wharington is getting Wild Thing 100 revved up - the new mast to suit the 100 footer was stepped and new sails by Kiwi, Rodney Keenan, added in May - so the timing is right to have a crack at the record in the Sydney to Auckland Ocean Race.
by Di Pearson/Sydney to Auckland media
Posted 4 Jun 16:23 AEST
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 15:41 AEST
International 5o5 Euro Cup Leg 2 at Lake Garda
International 5o5 Euro Cup Leg 2 at Lake Garda
Stunning scenery, fresh water and great Ora breezes
Between May 29th and 31st, 41 505's from 10 countries arrived in the small town of Riva at the Northern end of Lake Garda in Italy for leg 2 of the 2025 505 Euro Cup series.
by Mike Holt
Posted 4 Jun 15:29 AEST
Video Interview: Onboard the Excess 14
Video Interview: Onboard the Excess 14
At the Sanctuary Cove International Boat Show 2025
Excess have moved forward their designs with the Excess 13 and 14 cruising catamarans, so seeing the Excess 14 was high on the priority list, as well as talking to some exceptional high performance sailors on board to learn their thoughts.
by Mark Jardine
Posted 4 Jun 09:30 AEST
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 06:18 AEST
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 03:00 AEST
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 02:55 AEST
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 02:50 AEST
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 4 Jun 01:36 AEST
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 23:30 AEST
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 21:00 AEST
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 19:01 AEST
Final opportunity to enter AWKR
Final opportunity to enter AWKR
This is a final call to female sailors
This is a final call to female sailors who would like to race Australia's premier all-female regatta, the 2025 Australian Women's Keelboat Regatta (AWKR), where you will join the 25 already entered in Royal Melbourne Yacht Squadron's (RMYS) annual event.
by Di Pearson / AWKR media
Posted 3 Jun 15:35 AEST
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 06:09 AEST
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 03:35 AEST
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 20:06 AEST
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 14:19 AEST
Young Aussie squad ready to shine at Europeans
Young Aussie squad ready to shine at Europeans
Australia's fast boat sailors are set for the 49er, 49erFX and Nacra 17 Europeans in Greece
Australia's fast boat sailors are set to take on the 49er, 49erFX and Nacra 17 European Championships this week in Thessaloniki, Greece. With up to 18 races scheduled over the next six days, it's set to be a high-intensity regatta.
by Lisa Darmanin / Australian Sailing Team
Posted 2 Jun 14:04 AEST
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 08:00 AEST
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 03:54 AEST
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 20:06 AEST
PONANT Sydney Noumea Yacht Race draws to a close
PONANT Sydney Noumea Yacht Race draws to a close
With all three competing yachts now officially retired
The 2025 PONANT Sydney Noumea Yacht Race has concluded with all three competing yachts now officially retired.
by Cruising Yacht Club of Australia
Posted 1 Jun 18:04 AEST
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 17:33 AEST
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 10:39 AEST
Ponant Sydney Noumea Race Start in Images
Ponant Sydney Noumea Race Start in Images
A light and variable breeze got the three-boat fleet away in the afternoon light
It was a quiet start to the Ponant Sydney Noumea Race, with the fleet the leaving Sydney Harbour in a light and variable breeze. Grant Wharington and Adrian Seiffert's Wild Thing 100 led the fleet of three down the harbour on a close reach
by Bow Caddy Media
Posted 1 Jun 07:52 AEST
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 06:51 AEST
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 1 Jun 00:45 AEST
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 20:05 AEST
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 16:57 AEST
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 15:00 AEST
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 02:42 AEST
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 02:32 AEST
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 21:24 AEST
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 21:03 AEST
Rooster - Supporting Women in Sailing
Rooster - Supporting Women in Sailing
Here to amplify women's voices, create better gear, and help shape a more inclusive future
At Rooster, we're proud to be part of a movement that's putting women at the forefront of sailing - not just on race day, but every day.
by Rooster
Posted 30 May 18:00 AEST
Ponant Sydney Noumea Yacht Race pre-start overview
Ponant Sydney Noumea Yacht Race pre-start overview
Returning this weekend, rekindling an offshore classic that has tested sailors for generations
The historic PONANT Sydney Noumea Yacht Race returns this weekend, rekindling an offshore classic that has tested sailors for generations.
by Cruising Yacht Club of Australia
Posted 30 May 16:11 AEST
Casa Vela Cup 2025 at St Francis Yacht Club Day 2
Casa Vela Cup 2025 at St Francis Yacht Club Day 2
Another flawless day for top-ranked French skipper Pauline Courtois and her team
Another thrilling day of racing with top-ranked French skipper Pauline Courtois and her Match in Pink Normandy Elite Team continuing their unbeaten streak with fifteen straight wins in the qualifying round robin stage, asserting a dominant lead.
by Women's WMRT
Posted 30 May 15:18 AEST
XR41 shines at Fyn Rundt with 1st and 2nd in class
XR41 shines at Fyn Rundt with 1st and 2nd in class
Formula X and Xbox dominate prestigious Danish regatta under new conditions
In a weekend of challenging conditions and fierce competition,the high-performance racer secured 1st and 2nd in its class, and 4th and 5th overall out of 220 boats at the prestigious Fyn Cup, a 145-nautical-mile regatta around Denmark's island of Funen.
by X-Yachts
Posted 30 May 14:20 AEST
Team Racing Worlds at Newport, RI, Day 1
Team Racing Worlds at Newport, RI, Day 1
Tricky conditions & challenging 2v2 format tests Team Racing fleet
Gray skies, intermittent rain and shifty light winds were not enough to dampen the energy and enthusiasm on Narragansett Bay for Day 1 of the Team Racing World Championship under way at Harbour Court.
by Michelle Slade
Posted 30 May 13:02 AEST
16th 151 Miglia-Trofeo Cetilar preview
16th 151 Miglia-Trofeo Cetilar preview
Registered entries for the race now total 229
This will be the fourth event in the International Maxi Association's 2024-25 Mediterranean Maxi Offshore Challenge, which began with last October's Rolex Middle Sea Race.
by James Boyd / International Maxi Association
Posted 30 May 08:36 AEST
Giorgio Armani Superyacht Regatta day 2
Giorgio Armani Superyacht Regatta day 2
Moat and Gelliceaux are class leaders
The second day of racing at the Giorgio Armani Superyacht Regatta and Southern Wind RendezVous was characterised by a light northerly breeze, which went on to drop below an initial 10 knots and swing slightly to the east.
by Yacht Club Costa Smeralda
Posted 30 May 07:22 AEST
America's Cup fillibustered by Challengers
America's Cup fillibustered by Challengers
A Cup in turmoil - Protocol is unsigned - with entries due to open on Sunday.
Updated story: America's Cup got underway in Rome on Monday, with Round 2 of the official welcoming ceremonies on Wednesday in Naples. However three teams are working in collusion and have again issued statements within minutes of each other.
by Richard Gladwell/Sail-World
Posted 30 May 04:07 AEST
2025 Offshore Double Handed Worlds preview
2025 Offshore Double Handed Worlds preview
Global competition and an iconic venue
The Royal Ocean Racing Club (RORC), in collaboration with Cap-Regatta and supported by Lorient Grand Large, The Yacht Club de France and Jeanneau, is proud to host the 2025 Offshore Double Handed World Championship.
by Royal Ocean Racing Club
Posted 30 May 03:49 AEST
Emirates Team New Zealand statement
Emirates Team New Zealand statement
The Defender remains committed to work with the teams to create a partnership
The Defender, as per the Deed of Gift has the right and responsibility to choose the venue and the Memorandum of Understanding signed with the Challenger of Record at the conclusion of the 37th America's Cup also gives that right to the Defender.
by Emirates Team New Zealand
Posted 30 May 02:14 AEST
American Magic statement
American Magic statement
Team will not yet commit to participation
American Magic would like to put on record its support for the issues raised today by former America's Cup winner Alinghi regarding the governance and administration of Team New Zealand for the 38th edition of the America's Cup.
by American Magic
Posted 30 May 01:17 AEST