Renaissance of the two ACs? Renaissance of the two ACs? A look at how the two ACs - the Admiral's Cup and America's Cup have evolved in the past few months A look at the events of July and August including the highly successful revival of the Admirals' Cup and international offshore racing. Is the America's Cup on a new tack? Behind the scenes in SailGP. Top racer for sale. by Richard Gladwell/Sail-World Posted 13 Oct 22:14 AEDT Malta welcomes a world-class fleet Malta welcomes a world-class fleet For the 2025 Yachting Malta Coastal Race The 2025 Yachting Malta Coastal Race sets sail from Marsamxett Harbour on Wednesday 15 October, marking the traditional warm-up for the Rolex Middle Sea Race, which follows on Saturday 18 October. by Rolex Middle Sea Race Media Posted 13 Oct 21:41 AEDT Sydney to Auckland Ocean Race Day 3 Sydney to Auckland Ocean Race Day 3 Unpleasant night at sea Last night was a harsh reminder of how a beautiful sail on the ocean can change in an instant, as it did last night, requiring quick thinking and action as crews worked together to bring things back under control. by Di Pearson / Sydney to Auckland media Posted 13 Oct 11:14 AEDT Breakthrough performances for Australian sailors Breakthrough performances for Australian sailors At the 49er, 49erFX and Nacra 17 World Championships in Cagliari From light airs to heavy breeze, Sardinia served up a full spectrum of conditions as the 49er, 49erFX and Nacra 17 World Championships came to a dramatic close. by Lisa Darmanin / Australian Sailing Team Posted 13 Oct 07:45 AEDT 49er & 49erFX and Nacra 17 Worlds overall 49er & 49erFX and Nacra 17 Worlds overall Botín and Trittel Paul clinch first world title as Gimson and Burnet prevail in Cagliari showdown The 2025 49er, 49erFX, and Nacra 17 World Championships wrapped up in spectacular style today with a double-race medal series that crowned three deserving world champions. by Andy Rice Posted 13 Oct 05:16 AEDT 2.4mR Worlds at Lake Garda, Italy overall 2.4mR Worlds at Lake Garda, Italy overall The conclusion of an epic event The Inclusive 2.4mR World Championship 2025 officially concluded today at Fraglia Vela Malcesine, after four intense days of top-level Open and Para sailing on the stunning waters of Lake Garda. by Fraglia Vela Malcesine Posted 13 Oct 03:31 AEDT North Sails Zenda: Relaunched & Ready North Sails Zenda: Relaunched & Ready Driven by decades of shared expertise and a passion for One Design sailing Driven by decades of shared expertise and a passion for One Design sailing, North Sails Zenda relaunches to support the next chapter of Melges Performance Sailboats based in Wisconsin. by North Sails Posted 13 Oct 02:00 AEDT 18ft Skiffs: SIXT Spring Championship, Race 1 18ft Skiffs: SIXT Spring Championship, Race 1 An unfortunate opening to the Australian 18 Footers League's 2025-26 summer season It was an unfortunate opening to the Australian 18 Footers League's 2025-26 summer season today when strong westerly winds, gusting to more than 30 knots, forced the club to abandon Race 1 of the SIXT Spring 18ft skiff Championship on Sydney Harbour. by Frank Quealey Posted 12 Oct 17:21 AEDT 49er & 49erFX and Nacra 17 Worlds Day 5 49er & 49erFX and Nacra 17 Worlds Day 5 Veterans school the Newbies on a swell day in Cagliari Jonas Warrer and Mathias Lehm Sletten (DEN 79): 2-2-1 day vaults them into third overall. by Andy Rice Posted 12 Oct 12:19 AEDT Sydney to Auckland Ocean Race Day 2 Sydney to Auckland Ocean Race Day 2 Competition is on as Lucky continues to lead Bryon Ehrhart's Lucky (USA) continues to lead the Sydney to Auckland Ocean Race (S2A) on the water this morning, barrelling along at up to 20 knots across the Tasman Sea, her destination in Auckland, approximately 1022 nautical miles away at 8.30am. by Di Pearson / Sydney to Auckland media Posted 12 Oct 09:55 AEDT Freestyle Pro Tour Geneva day 4 Freestyle Pro Tour Geneva day 4 Caers craziness continues, Esteve flies high and SVB-72 is back to tow-in As we entered Day 4 of the FPT Geneva, all eyes were once again on Foilstyle. After a full day on standby before the first qualifying round yesterday, the forecast finally looked promising, and riders were more than ready to get things under way. by Freestyle Pro Tour Posted 12 Oct 07:48 AEDT 2.4mR Worlds at Lake Garda, Italy Day 3 2.4mR Worlds at Lake Garda, Italy Day 3 The final battles before the grand finale Weather conditions continue to bring light afternoon winds, making the races of the 2.4mR World Championship particularly technical and demanding. by Fraglia Vela Malcesine Posted 12 Oct 04:47 AEDT GKA Kite-Surf World Cup Dakhla 2025 wrap up GKA Kite-Surf World Cup Dakhla 2025 wrap up Airton Cozzolino and Capucine Delannoy claim victory As golden light fell over Dakhla's desert coastline, Airton Cozzolino sealed victory after a day of thrilling battles and upsets — marking a spectacular start to the GKA Kite-Surf World Cup Dakhla 2025. by GKA Kite World Tour Posted 12 Oct 03:18 AEDT Musto Skiff 2025 Highlights Musto Skiff 2025 Highlights Plus what's ahead for 2026 It's been a good year for the Musto Skiff class, kicking off with the World Championships in Sydney and rolling through a packed calendar of racing and training across Europe and Australia. by International Musto Skiff Class Committee Posted 12 Oct 00:35 AEDT Sydney to Auckland Ocean Race Start Sydney to Auckland Ocean Race Start Lucky leads in early stages Bryon Ehrhart's Lucky was lucky to make the start of the Sydney to Auckland Ocean Race today, but make it the Juan K 88 from the USA did and led the charge to Sydney Heads, turning left at 1.12pm after the 1pm start near Sow & Pigs Reef at Watsons Bay. by Di Pearson / Sydney to Auckland media Posted 11 Oct 17:44 AEDT 49er & 49erFX and Nacra 17 Worlds Day 4 49er & 49erFX and Nacra 17 Worlds Day 4 SailGP stars do a "Max Verstappen" to take control of the 49er Worlds From SailGP to skiff supremacy: Spain's Diego Botín and Florian Trittel jumped to the top of the leaderboard at the 2025 49er World Championship in Cagliari after a commanding day on the water. by Andy Rice Posted 11 Oct 17:21 AEDT 2.4mR Worlds at Lake Garda, Italy Day 2 2.4mR Worlds at Lake Garda, Italy Day 2 3 races in even lighter Ora winds than on the opening day The second day of racing at the 2.4mR World Championship delivered even lighter Ora winds than on the opening day, setting the stage for another technically demanding afternoon on Lake Garda. by Fraglia Vela Malcesine Posted 11 Oct 08:39 AEDT Freestyle Pro Tour Geneva day 3 Freestyle Pro Tour Geneva day 3 Neubauer, Kempen and Müller secure final spots The plan was clear: Foilstyle was on the cards, with the first possible start set for 10:00. Riders took to the water on bigger gear, testing the light morning breeze, but once again, Geneva kept everyone guessing. by Freestyle Pro Tour Posted 11 Oct 07:48 AEDT North Sails October Savings on April Delivery North Sails October Savings on April Delivery Timing is everything! Smart sailors know when to act. Right now is the ideal time to order new sails: take advantage of end-of-season pricing, and ensure you're ready when the season returns in April. Make your move before October 31st. by North Sails Posted 11 Oct 02:00 AEDT Innovative Energy Solutions & Technology Transfer Innovative Energy Solutions & Technology Transfer Ferrari Hypersail brings knowledge from Sports Cars to Sailing During the Technology and Innovation Workshop dedicated to the presentation of the components of the first Ferrari elettrica, the Hypersail team unveiled a preview of the technologies for energy management on the boat. by Ferrari Hypersail Posted 10 Oct 21:07 AEDT Doyle Sails: A huge season of success Doyle Sails: A huge season of success Doyle Sails customers have had a huge season of racing, cruising and enjoying time on the water. Doyle Sails customers have had a huge season of racing, cruising and enjoying time on the water. From Maxi World Championship winners, One Design World Championships and stunning Superyachts turning heads at every event. by Danielle Burridge/Doyle Sails Posted 10 Oct 18:50 AEDT LGT Wealth Management Australia Cup Preview LGT Wealth Management Australia Cup Preview First of two weekends planned on Sydney Harbour this weekend The LGT Wealth Management Australia Cup kicks off this weekend from the Cruising Yacht Club of Australia. by Nic Douglass for @sailorgirlhq Posted 10 Oct 17:19 AEDT 49er & 49erFX and Nacra 17 Worlds Day 3 49er & 49erFX and Nacra 17 Worlds Day 3 Sweden, Australia and Italy all move to the top Some great breeze for foiling in the catamarans and full-on planing in the skiffs, with some surprise leaders in the 49er and 49erFX and a not-so-surprising new leader in the Nacra 17 fleet... by Andy Rice Posted 10 Oct 16:29 AEDT Bulwarks and Bulldust – Show 3 Season 3 Bulwarks and Bulldust – Show 3 Season 3 Australian Sailing's new CEO, Mal Page OAM, sits in the Captain's Chair to detail his vision... Episode Three - In the Captain's Chair this week is Australian Sailing's new CEO, Mal Page OAM. Watch as we discover his vision for his new role, enduring passion for the sport, desire to still go racing, and the pathways into the sport. by Bulwarks and Bulldust Posted 10 Oct 09:58 AEDT 2.4mR Worlds at Lake Garda, Italy Day 1 2.4mR Worlds at Lake Garda, Italy Day 1 A gentle Ora breeze builds throughout the afternoon for the 56 sailors The Inclusive 2.4mR World Championship 2025 officially began today in the waters of Lake Garda, hosted by Fraglia Vela Malcesine. by Fraglia Vela Malcesine Posted 10 Oct 07:13 AEDT Freestyle Pro Tour Geneva day 2 Freestyle Pro Tour Geneva day 2 Skateboards and slacklines with a touch of tow-in Day Two at the Freestyle Pro Tour Geneva started with high hopes for Foilstyle, but nature had other plans. The original schedule promised a full day of Foilstyle heats followed by Tow-In action at sunset. by Freestyle Pro Tour Posted 10 Oct 07:10 AEDT Marine Auctions: October Online Auctions Marine Auctions: October Online Auctions The bidding will open on Friday 24th October The bidding in the October Online Auction is set to open on Friday 24th October and will close Thursday 30th October 2025. by Marine Auctions Posted 10 Oct 04:01 AEDT Strong NZ team named for Youth Worlds Strong NZ team named for Youth Worlds 13 sailors have been announced as the NZL Sailing Foundation Youth team 2025 Worlds 13 sailors have been announced as the NZL Sailing Foundation Youth team for the 2025 World Sailing Youth World championships, in Vilamoura, Portugal, this December by Yachting New Zealand Posted 9 Oct 18:41 AEDT SailMedia Livestream SailMedia Livestream Taking Sydney Harbour 18ft skiff racing to the world The Australian 18 Footers League's 2025-26 season gets under way next Sunday (12 October) when the League will conduct Race 1 of the 2025 SIXT Spring Championship, for the Major Arthur Frizelle Trophy, on Sydney Harbour. by Frank Quealey Posted 9 Oct 17:55 AEDT 49er & 49erFX and Nacra 17 Worlds Day 2 49er & 49erFX and Nacra 17 Worlds Day 2 Sick Performance by Norway in the FX Norway has taken the top spot in the women's skiff at the end of day two of the 49er FX World Championships. Pia Dahl Andersen and Nora Edland have taken a two-point lead from the Spanish team who were on top at the start of the day. by Andy Rice Posted 9 Oct 16:51 AEDT Armstrong riders connect with SailGP sailors Armstrong riders connect with SailGP sailors Some of the world's best female foilers spent a few unforgettable days together in Tarifa and Cadiz From winging in Tarifa to F50 racing in Cádiz, some of the world's best female foilers came together as Armstrong riders and SailGP sailors spent a few unforgettable days learning from each other and witnessing foiling at its highest level. by Noora Ruskola, Armstrong Foils Posted 9 Oct 12:11 AEDT Freestyle Pro Tour Geneva day 1 Freestyle Pro Tour Geneva day 1 Caers back to going crazy Day one of the Freestyle Pro Tour Geneva opened under calm skies and even calmer winds — the perfect setup for a chilled out morning morning of registration, equipment stickers, photos, and the usual pre-event logistics. by Freestyle Pro Tour Posted 9 Oct 06:31 AEDT 2.4mr World Championship Opening Ceremony 2.4mr World Championship Opening Ceremony 56 sailors from 17 countries for the most inclusive championship of the year The 2.4mR Inclusive World Championship has officially begun in Malcesine, marking the start of the first-ever Inclusive Sailing World Championship. Until October 12, Paralympic & able-bodied athletes will compete side by side on the waters of Lake Garda. by Fraglia Vela Malcesine Posted 9 Oct 05:17 AEDT Globe40 Stage 2 day 10 Globe40 Stage 2 day 10 33-minute gap at the equator for the two leaders A gap of only 33 minutes at the Equator between BELGIUM OCEAN RACING-CURIUM in the lead and CREDIT MUTUEL this Wednesday, October 8, late morning, with 16 leadership changes between four Class40s since the start in Mindelo... by Sirius Events Posted 9 Oct 05:09 AEDT IMA Mediterranean Maxi Inshore Challege concludes IMA Mediterranean Maxi Inshore Challege concludes Over 2025, Galateia competed in four of the five MMIC events In another close-run edition, the 2025 IMA Mediterranean Maxi Inshore Challenge (MMIC) concluded with last week's Les Voiles de Saint-Tropez and was won by David M Leuschen and Chris Flowers' 100ft Galateia. by International Maxi Association Posted 9 Oct 03:43 AEDT 6th annual Ladies of the Sea Coaching Regatta 6th annual Ladies of the Sea Coaching Regatta More than 130 participants from 23 clubs at the Royal Sydney Yacht Squadron The Royal Sydney Yacht Squadron held its 6th annual Ladies of the Sea Coaching Regatta over the October long weekend, welcoming more than 130 participants from 23 clubs across Australia. by Royal Sydney Yacht Squadron Posted 9 Oct 01:21 AEDT Don't miss our upcoming must-watch free Webinar Don't miss our upcoming must-watch free Webinar Tracking and Fleet Monitoring discussion on 22nd October 2025 Yacht tracking and fleet monitoring are essential, yet traditional tracking methods face significant challenges. On October 22nd we are hosting an exclusive and free webinar, with an in-depth exploration of the latest in tracking technology. by worldmarine.media Posted 8 Oct 22:05 AEDT Freestyle Pro Tour Geneva fleet announcement Freestyle Pro Tour Geneva fleet announcement So which riders are going to be battling it out at these events? FPT Geneva is right around the corner, kicking off October 8th! Once again, the world's best freestylers have gathered for the first half of the Freestyle Pro Tour's two-stop finale. by Freestyle Pro Tour Posted 8 Oct 21:56 AEDT 49er & 49erFX and Nacra 17 Worlds Day 1 49er & 49erFX and Nacra 17 Worlds Day 1 A really good opening day in Cagliari A really good opening day to the Worlds, with light to medium sea breeze and dusk-to-dawn sunshine across the bay of Cagliari. Spain is ahead in both the men's and women's skiffs and Great Britain takes the early lead in the Nacra 17 fleet. by Andy Rice Posted 8 Oct 16:32 AEDT Celebrating 60,000 Bot Days (and Counting) Celebrating 60,000 Bot Days (and Counting) Last month, MarkSetBot reached a meaningful milestone Last month, MarkSetBot reached a meaningful milestone: surpassing more than 60,000 Bot days on the water across our global fleet. by MarkSetBot Posted 8 Oct 07:00 AEDT From Nelson's Cup to the 600 From Nelson's Cup to the 600 The ultimate Caribbean challenge The 17th edition of the RORC Caribbean 600 will start on Monday 23rd of February, 2026. Since 2009, sailors from around the world have enjoyed the spectacular and tactical course around 11 stunning Caribbean Islands and that has not changed. by Louay Habib / RORC Posted 8 Oct 06:58 AEDT SailGP rolls through Cadiz, One Design racing news SailGP rolls through Cadiz, One Design racing news F50s in Cadiz, Formula Kites, J/22s, Hobie 16s, and GL52s SailGP has enjoyed a fine tour of the United Kingdom and Europe of late. This wrapped up this past weekend in Cadiz, Spain, where the DP World Spain Sail Grand Prix was contested using the league's 24-meter wingsails and the light-air T-foils and rudders. by David Schmidt Posted 8 Oct 02:00 AEDT Rolex Middle Sea Race - Accomplishment at its best Rolex Middle Sea Race - Accomplishment at its best Success demands seamanship, perseverance, and the very best strategy For most people, the idea of a week in the Mediterranean evokes a picture of sun-drenched coastlines, shimmering blue water, a relaxed pace and delicious cuisine. For those competing in the annual Rolex Middle Sea Race, the image is very different. by Quinag Posted 8 Oct 00:56 AEDT 2025 GKA Kite-Surf World Cup Dakhla preview 2025 GKA Kite-Surf World Cup Dakhla preview Tour leaders seek to build title moment at penultimate stop of Kite-Surf season in Morocco Reigning world champions, France's Capucine Delannoy and Brazil's Gabriel Benetton, top the Kite-Surf rankings as they head to the season's penultimate stop in Dakhla, Morocco, on the Sahara desert's coastline. by Ian MacKinnon Posted 8 Oct 00:25 AEDT 11th Hour Racing sponsors 2025 Transat Café L'or 11th Hour Racing sponsors 2025 Transat Café L'or Sponsorship expands efforts to drive sustainability and gender diversity 11th Hour Racing announced today that it will serve as the Sustainability Sponsor of the TRANSAT CAFÉ L'OR Le Havre Normandie, a premier transatlantic sailing race. by Transat Café L'OR Posted 8 Oct 00:21 AEDT Inaugural Cannes-Malta Race Preview Inaugural Cannes-Malta Race Preview A reference time to establish and a legend to write Her name is Charlotte Rousselot and she is competing in the first edition of the Cannes-Malta Race from 8 to 15 October, a new offshore race co-organised by the Yacht Club de Cannes and the Royal Malta Yacht Club, which have decided to join forces. by Yacht Club de Cannes Posted 7 Oct 21:48 AEDT Yacht Racing Forum set for an exceptional edition Yacht Racing Forum set for an exceptional edition A truly unique gathering, bringing together key representatives of the yacht racing industry The upcoming Yacht Racing Forum in Amsterdam will be a truly unique gathering, bringing together key representatives of the yacht racing industry under one roof. by Yacht Racing Forum Posted 7 Oct 21:02 AEDT Live Ocean hails passing of Marine Protection law Live Ocean hails passing of Marine Protection law Triple America's Cup champions Peter Burling and Blair Tuke, champion sailors and co-founders of Live Ocean are calling the passing of the Hauraki Gulf Tikapa Moana Marine Protection Bill a huge milestone for the Gulf. by Jodie Bakewell-White - Live Ocean Racing Posted 7 Oct 16:46 AEDT