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