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