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Going to publish the 'F' word – Again!
Clearly, there are lots of young sailors out there looking to add a load of fun to their sailing
© Shane Baker
NorthStar Canada SailGP Team flies to top
On Day 1 of Oracle San Francisco Sail Grand Prix
© Ricardo Pinto for SailGP
No more excuses
2025 is all about club sailors, weekend warriors, open meeting stalwarts
© Phil Jackson / Digital Sailing
Northstar Canada has stellar win
As Blackfoils stumble in Rolex Los Angeles SailGP final
© Ricardo Pinto for SailGP
JJ Giltinan 18ft Skiff Championship Overall
The Yandoo team wrap up the win
© SailMedia
SailGP: Flying Roos dismasted in Pre-start
SailGP: Flying Roos dismasted in Pre-start
The Flying Roos (AUS) broke their wingsail in the final seconds leading up to the start of Race 7
The Flying Roos (AUS) broke their wingsail in the final seconds leading up to the start of Race 7 of the Oracle SailGP Regatta in San Francisco. Conditions at the time were a rising breeze of 10-15kts - well within the capability of the 24metre tall rig.
by Richard Gladwell/Sail-World.com
Posted 24 Mar 10:58 AEDT
MySail's digital crew concierge service
MySail's digital crew concierge service
Sailing clubs and associations are increasingly turning to technology to streamline operations
In today's digital world, sailing clubs and associations are increasingly turning to technology to streamline operations and improve member engagement.
by MySail
Posted 24 Mar 09:32 AEDT
6th Noosa Gaff Rig Regatta preview
6th Noosa Gaff Rig Regatta preview
Held each year to raise funds for the club's Sailability program
The sixth annual Noosa Gaff Rig Regatta is set to be held on Saturday the 7th and Sunday the 8th of June 2025, on the Noosa River. The Regatta is held each year to raise funds for the Noosa Yacht & Rowing Club's Sailability program.
by Phil Atkins
Posted 24 Mar 08:38 AEDT
Going to publish the 'F' word – Again!
Going to publish the 'F' word – Again!
Clearly, there are lots of young sailors out there looking to add a load of fun to their sailing
Now we published the first one back in June last year. It did really well, thank you. Very much appreciated. Clearly, there are lots of young sailors out there looking to add a load of fun to their sailing, and are keen to get into the foiling world.
by John Curnow, Sail-World.com AUS Editor
Posted 24 Mar 08:00 AEDT
Restocked! Vaikobi Impact PFDs
Restocked! Vaikobi Impact PFDs
Ready for impact, ready to order now!
Designed for high intensity watersports that require a sleek design and impact protection - our VXi-PRO is restocked in all sizes and colours!
by Vaikobi
Posted 24 Mar 06:23 AEDT
2025 Victorian Contender Championship overall
2025 Victorian Contender Championship overall
Bulka adds another regatta victory to his name
Light weather continued to prevail, with glassy conditions greeting the sailors. Perhaps a few sore heads from the previous night's festivities—those who know, know.
by Shane Baker
Posted 23 Mar 22:16 AEDT
TP52 Pallas Capital Gold Cup Act 2
TP52 Pallas Capital Gold Cup Act 2
Zen Returns and Matador Win at SailFest
The second Act of the Pallas Capital Gold Cup for the TP52 Australia class took part alongside SailFest from the Newcastle Cruising Yacht Club on 22-23 March.
by Nic Douglass for @sailorgirlhq
Posted 23 Mar 21:50 AEDT
SailFest Newcastle Regatta 2025 overall
SailFest Newcastle Regatta 2025 overall
Placings decided by mere seconds
Light airs, heavy airs, harbour starts and choppy windward-leewards... nothing phased the TP52 Matador as it took both IRC and TPR honours at the 6th annual SailFest Newcastle Regatta over the weekend.
by Mark Rothfield
Posted 23 Mar 21:45 AEDT
Aussies set for winner-takes-all final in San Fran
Aussies set for winner-takes-all final in San Fran
After opening day on the Bay in the Oracle San Francisco Sail Grand Prix
The opening day of the Oracle San Francisco Sail Grand Prix saw drama and close calls unfold on the Bay as trademark tactics from Tom Slingsby's Australia crew earned them an impressive second-place finish after the first day of racing.
by Australia SailGP Team
Posted 23 Mar 17:41 AEDT
NorthStar Canada SailGP Team flies to the top
NorthStar Canada SailGP Team flies to the top
On Day 1 of Oracle San Francisco Sail Grand Prix
NorthStar Canada picked up where they left off, leading the fleet with 35 points after a dynamic first day of the Oracle San Francisco Sail Grand Prix. Driver Giles Scott enjoyed three podium finishes - including two wins - in the first four fleet races.
by SailGP
Posted 23 Mar 17:01 AEDT
SailGP: Candians extend a helping hand
SailGP: Candians extend a helping hand
The NorthStar SailGP Team featured an eye-catching new logo on the race course this weekend
The NorthStar SailGP Team will feature an eye-catching new logo on the race course at the Oracle San Francisco Sail Grand Prix, after offering to have Rockwool's logo on the team's F50 as Rockwool Racing SailGP Team sit out this event.
by Jonno Turner, Rockwool Denmark
Posted 23 Mar 13:22 AEDT
SailGP: Canadians earn a big dividend for Danes
SailGP: Canadians earn a big dividend for Danes
Canadian sporting gesture pays big dividend for non-starter in San Francisco
Two wins from four races put the Northstar Canada team on top of the Leaderboard for the first day of racing in Oracle San Francisco SailGP. A very generous sporting gesture reaped a big dividend for the shorebound Rockwool Denmark team
by Richard Gladwell/Sail-World.com
Posted 23 Mar 10:39 AEDT
2025 WingFoil Racing World Cup Morocco day 4
2025 WingFoil Racing World Cup Morocco day 4
WingFoil's first title of the year at stake?
The desert winds blew across the Dakhla Lagoon to provide fantastic conditions for a crucial day of action that would decide the top nine male riders to qualify for the medal series.
by WingFoil Racing World Cup
Posted 23 Mar 08:06 AEDT
2025 Victorian Contender Class Championship day 1
2025 Victorian Contender Class Championship day 1
Exceptional talent converges...
The picturesque waters and surroundings of McCrae, southeast of Melbourne, were the centerpiece for this year's Contender Class Victorian Championships.
by Shane Baker
Posted 23 Mar 01:24 AEDT
Event video from the RORC Caribbean 600
Event video from the RORC Caribbean 600
Interviews and spectacular footage from the 16th edition
Sit back, get the popcorn ready and enjoy this event film; with interviews and spectacular footage from the 16th edition of the Royal Ocean Racing Club's 600NM race around 11 Caribbean Islands.
by RORC
Posted 23 Mar 01:20 AEDT
SailFest Newcastle Regatta 2025 Day 1
SailFest Newcastle Regatta 2025 Day 1
Off to a flying in-harbour start
SailFest Newcastle Regatta 2025 got off to a flying start yesterday, with the TP52 and offshore fleets summing spinnakers inside the harbour and charging out the entrance for a passage race and two windward-leeward heats.
by Mark Rothfield
Posted 22 Mar 23:14 AEDT
International 5.5 Metre Class 2025 Events
International 5.5 Metre Class 2025 Events
The World Championship is being held at Sopot, Poland in June
The 2025 International 5.5 Metre Calendar is published. It is divided into Category A and B Events. Category A events are the principle international events attracting the most competitors and from which the 5 Nations Cup events are selected.
by Robert Deaves
Posted 22 Mar 21:54 AEDT
Roaring Forty's Osaka Challenge ends
Roaring Forty's Osaka Challenge ends
Sadly retired from the 2025 Melbourne Osaka Cup due to a broken boom
Roaring Forty, the Lutra Boc Open 40, owned by Kevin Le Poidevin with co-skipper Darrell Greig, has sadly retired due to a broken boom from the 2025 Melbourne Osaka Cup today.
by Melbourne to Osaka Media
Posted 22 Mar 18:08 AEDT
Australian Sailing releases Participation Report
Australian Sailing releases Participation Report
Results of work partnering with Sailing Clubs, Class Associations and Discover Sailing Centres
Australian Sailing has released their second annual Participation Report, which details the results of their work partnering with Sailing Clubs, Class Associations and Discover Sailing Centres to meet the participation targets.
by Australian Sailing
Posted 22 Mar 17:22 AEDT
SailGP: Bravery required in San Francisco
SailGP: Bravery required in San Francisco
"San Francisco conditions require a lot of bravery' to compete" - Slingsby
This weekend's racing venue of San Francisco poses the ‘most extreme conditions of the circuit', which require ‘a lot of bravery' to compete, Australia driver Tom Slingsby remarked at this morning's media conference in San Franciso.
by SailGP Media
Posted 22 Mar 10:22 AEDT
Brisbane Race Week preview
Brisbane Race Week preview
Five days of racing, fun and frivolity on Moreton Bay
Brisbane Race Week is upon us once again, showcasing its signature array of diverse race formats over a festive five days in Queensland's Moreton Bay.
by Royal Queensland Yacht Squadron
Posted 22 Mar 09:40 AEDT
Melbourne Osaka Cup: White Spirit finds its groove
Melbourne Osaka Cup: White Spirit finds its groove
A personal recount from the crew of White Spirit
A personal recount from Cyrus Allen on White Spirit of their first 4 days in the Melbourne Osaka yacht race.
by Cyrus Allen
Posted 22 Mar 09:17 AEDT
2025 WingFoil Racing World Cup Morocco day 3
2025 WingFoil Racing World Cup Morocco day 3
Major sustainability recognition for IWSA
The International Wing Sports Association has become the first non-boat class to be awarded Clean Class status by Sailors for the Sea.
by WingFoil Racing World Cup
Posted 22 Mar 08:15 AEDT
Up & coming young athletes look to make their mark
Up & coming young athletes look to make their mark
At post-Olympic Trofeo Princesa Sofia Mallorca
The entry lists are now almost definitive and confirm a historic post-Olympic edition, with almost 850 boats registered comparing favourably to the 779 which took part at the first Sofia regatta of the Paris 2024 cycle.
by Trofeo S.A.R. Princesa Sofía
Posted 21 Mar 21:40 AEDT
Melbourne Osaka Cup Update
Melbourne Osaka Cup Update
A game of strategy as conditions shift
What a difference a day makes in the race to Osaka. As the fleet continues its journey north, boats are making strategic choices to adapt to changing winds and sea conditions as Curious Roo and Zero make their 17 degree South safety declarations.
by Melbourne to Osaka Media
Posted 21 Mar 17:59 AEDT
SailGP: Denmark out for San Francisco
SailGP: Denmark out for San Francisco
Damage sustained in Los Angeles was deemed too extensive to repair in time for the weekend.
The Rockwool Denmark Racing SailGP Team will not compete in San Francisco after damage sustained in Los Angeles was deemed too extensive to repair in time for the weekend.
by SailGP Media
Posted 21 Mar 15:16 AEDT
2025 WingFoil Racing World Cup Morocco day 2
2025 WingFoil Racing World Cup Morocco day 2
Sand, sea, no wind - Sometimes things don't go to plan
Dakhla, squeezed between the desert and the ocean in Morrocco's south, is famous for its strong and consistent winds. Sometimes things don't go to plan.
by WingFoil Racing World Cup
Posted 21 Mar 06:09 AEDT
19 mixed duos set for the Transat Paprec
19 mixed duos set for the Transat Paprec
All the skippers and partners have gathered at Paprec Bretagne's headquarters in Le Rheu
A key race in the calendar and in the French Elite Ocean Racing Championship, the first transatlantic race to be sailed on equal terms and to be entirely mixed since the previous edition, the Transat Paprec promises a great battle across the Atlantic.
by Transat Paprec
Posted 21 Mar 04:49 AEDT
World Sailing congratulates new IOC President
World Sailing congratulates new IOC President
Elected following today's vote in the 144th IOC Session in Costa Navarino, Greece,
World Sailing sends its warmest congratulations to new IOC President Kirsty Coventry.
by World Sailing
Posted 21 Mar 04:32 AEDT
Brazil tops the podium in SailGP's Impact League
Brazil tops the podium in SailGP's Impact League
Clean up project of Pombeda Island in Guanabara Bay, Rio praised by judges
The Mubadala Brazil SailGP team secured the top spot in the first Focus Area of the 2025 season Impact League - SailGP's "Podium for the Planet" - the season-long competition that rewards teams for driving environmental action.
by SailGP
Posted 21 Mar 04:11 AEDT
Semaine Olympique Française preview
Semaine Olympique Française preview
See you in Hyères in a month
The world's leading Olympic sailors are gearing up - as they have for more than 50 years - for the unique challenge of the Semaine Olympique Française de Hyères - Toulon Provence Méditerranée (SOF).
by Fédération Française de Voile
Posted 21 Mar 02:32 AEDT
Entry open for all 2025 OK Dinghy Major Events
Entry open for all 2025 OK Dinghy Major Events
The Worlds on Lake Garda is expected to be biggest OK Dinghy event of all time
The 2025 OK Dinghy season has all the hallmarks of being another epic year for the class with record turnouts forecast at some iconic venues across Europe.
by Robert Deaves
Posted 20 Mar 22:46 AEDT
Windsurfer IT set for serious fun off Waiheke
Windsurfer IT set for serious fun off Waiheke
The Interdominion Windsurfer LT event, starting Friday, has drawn sailors from Australia, NZ and USA
The Interdominion Windsurfer LT event, starting Friday, is to challenge the Australian and Pacific nation Windsurfer LT sailors to show the New Zealand Windsurfer LT sailors how they compare on an international level.
by Windsurfer IT
Posted 20 Mar 20:24 AEDT
RHKYC and RIYC set sail for Admiral's Cup
RHKYC and RIYC set sail for Admiral's Cup
15 teams from around the world have entered prior to the 28th February deadline
The Royal Ocean Racing Club (RORC) is delighted to announce that 15 teams from around the world have entered the 2025 Admiral's Cup prior to the 28th February deadline.
by Louay Habib / RORC
Posted 20 Mar 16:51 AEDT
SailFest regatta celebrating 180 years
SailFest regatta celebrating 180 years
Top-level keelboats to off the beach racing in Newcastle
SailFest, one of Australia's oldest and boldest regattas, sets sail March 20th and continue through to Sunday, bringing TP52 and ocean racing yachts, top-level keelboat fleet racers, off-the-beach craft and TrySailing dinghies to Newcastle Harbour.
by Mark Rothfield
Posted 20 Mar 16:43 AEDT
Cruisers Rally in Sydney to Auckland Ocean Race
Cruisers Rally in Sydney to Auckland Ocean Race
Due to start on Sydney Harbour at 1pm on Saturday, 11 October
Royal Prince Alfred Yacht Club (RPAYC) is excited to announce a Rally for Cruisers has been added to the second edition of the Sydney to Auckland Ocean Race, due to start on Sydney Harbour at 1pm on Saturday, 11 October.
by Di Pearson/Sydney to Auckland media
Posted 20 Mar 16:20 AEDT
34 nations now actively involved in Para Sailing
34 nations now actively involved in Para Sailing
World Sailing publishes six-month progress report on Para Inclusive Strategy
World Sailing has published a progress report on the World Sailing Para Inclusive Strategy 2024-2029, six months on from its launch with current participation data showing that 34 nations are now actively involved in international Para Sailing.
by World Sailing
Posted 20 Mar 16:14 AEDT
New Wingfoil Racing season takes off in Africa
New Wingfoil Racing season takes off in Africa
Five days of action are taking place in Dakhla, Morocco
The Wingfoil Racing World Cup has kicked-off a new season by making history. The five days of action are taking place in Dakhla, Morocco - the first time Wingfoil Racing has taken place in Africa.
by IWSA media / Robert Hajduk
Posted 20 Mar 10:29 AEDT
Cure 55 first Sea Trial
Cure 55 first Sea Trial
Stiff, responsive, and remarkably balanced at the helm
Under full mainsail and self-tacking jib the performance was nothing short of impressive, with all on board agreeing that she sailed exactly as expected—stiff, responsive, and remarkably balanced at the helm.
by Cure Marine
Posted 19 Mar 19:45 AEDT
World Meteorological Day Q&A with Arnaud Monges
World Meteorological Day Q&A with Arnaud Monges
PredictWind's meteorologist, Arnaud Monges, discusses his passion for weather and tech advancements
One fascinating journey from a windsurfer originally, onto the America's Cup and then PredictWind. This Q&A with Arnaud Monges celebrates all that we appreciate from the work that meteorologists do to help us enjoy our time on the water more than ever.
by PredictWind
Posted 19 Mar 16:19 AEDT
Contrasting conditions unfold on the Race to Osaka
Contrasting conditions unfold on the Race to Osaka
Two very different race experiences are playing out on the track
Two very different race experiences are playing out on the track to Osaka. Zero, the IMX 40 skippered by Katsujiro Yamada, has hit its stride in the southern trade winds, leading on all handicaps with a solid pace. Meanwhile, Curious Roo, the S&S 34.
by Melbourne to Osaka Media
Posted 19 Mar 15:19 AEDT
The Ocean Race will return to Auckland in 2027
The Ocean Race will return to Auckland in 2027
New Zealand will host the Southern Ocean stopover for the 12th time
The Ocean Race, the world's toughest test of a team in sport, will return to Auckland, New Zealand in the 2027 edition of the iconic around the world offshore race.
by The Ocean Race
Posted 19 Mar 14:05 AEDT
SailGP 2025 season technological advances
SailGP 2025 season technological advances
Advanced AI integration and new fan experiences put SailGP at the forefront of the industry
The 2025 season of the Rolex SailGP Championship will be the most technologically advanced in sailing history as the league heads to the world's epicenter of tech - San Francisco.
by SailGP
Posted 19 Mar 06:45 AEDT
HRH The Princess Royal new Cape Horners Patron
HRH The Princess Royal new Cape Horners Patron
The Princess, a life-long sailor, follows in her late father's footsteps
The International Association of Cape Horners (IACH) is pleased to announce that Her Royal Highness The Princess Royal, Princess Anne, has agreed to become its new Patron.
by Barry Pickthall for IACH
Posted 19 Mar 05:34 AEDT
Tributes paid to World Sailing VP Line Markert
Tributes paid to World Sailing VP Line Markert
World Sailing is deeply shocked and saddened to report the death of Line Markert
World Sailing is deeply shocked and saddened to report the death of Line Markert, World Sailing Vice President and our fellow sailor.
by World Sailing
Posted 19 Mar 05:05 AEDT
Musto Skiff 2024 Class Survey Results
Musto Skiff 2024 Class Survey Results
Event locations, speedpucks, boat experience, training weekends, and event circuit questions
This year's survey included questions on desired World Championship locations, a class member vote on permitting speedpucks in organised events, and questions on the boat experience, training weekends, and event circuits.
by International Musto Skiff Class Association
Posted 19 Mar 04:48 AEDT
SailGP news, J/22 Midwinters, SP80 update
SailGP news, J/22 Midwinters, SP80 update
Rolex Los Angeles Sail Grand Prix, J/22 Midwinters, SP80's speed record attempt
While 2025 hasn't been kind to the City of Angels, sailing fans turned out to celebrate the Rolex Los Angeles Sail Grand Prix event this past weekend, which saw 12 SailGP teams engaging in racecourse fisticuffs on the waters off the Port of Los Angeles.
by David Schmidt
Posted 19 Mar 03:00 AEDT
A new venue will reinforce the Sofia structure
A new venue will reinforce the Sofia structure
One more piece to its extensive logistical puzzle at the 54 Trofeo S.A.R. Princesa Sofia Mallorca
Two of the ten Olympic classes that will compete for the 54th edition of the Trofeo Princesa Sofia Mallorca by FERGUS Hotels will have Es Portixol as their base of operations, which debuts as the new venue for the Mallorcan Olympic sailing classic.
by Trofeo S.A.R. Princesa Sofía
Posted 19 Mar 00:46 AEDT