A Q&A on the 2025 Corsair Nationals and the BBMHR A Q&A on the 2025 Corsair Nationals and the BBMHR Peter Vakhutinsky and Andy Houlding discuss the 2025 Corsair Nationals and Buzzards Bay Multihull Re If you race, sail, or love multihulls and live in New England (or the Northeast), the Corsair Nationals and Buzzards Bay Multihull Regatta should be on your radar. by David Schmidt Posted 16 Jul 11:00 EST Middle Sea Race fleet continues to build Middle Sea Race fleet continues to build Global fleet is equally diverse in terms of experience, with debutants and serial attendees The 2025 Rolex Middle Sea Race is scheduled to start on Saturday, 18 October. Yachts ranging in size from 9.75 to 22 metres (32 to 72 feet) have entered so far representing 14 nations, including Australia, Argentina, China and the United States. by Rolex Middle Sea Race Media Posted 17 Jul 16:59 EST Admirals' Cup: Predictwind weather supplier Admirals' Cup: Predictwind weather supplier Predictwind champions diversity and empowers Women in Offshore Racing PredictWind, a global leader in marine weather forecasting, is proud to announce its significant involvement in the upcoming Admiral's Cup 2025. by Casey Hodges/Predictwind Posted 17 Jul 13:02 EST Ian Williams - Eight times WMRT champion Ian Williams - Eight times WMRT champion Shirley Robertson is joined by eight-time World Match Racing Champion Ian Williams Shirley Robertson is joined by eight-time World Match Racing Champion Ian Williams, as the duo get together to discuss Williams' career at the sharp end of the most combative discipline in the sport of competitive sailing. by Shirley Robertson Posted 17 Jul 12:50 EST Performance Starts with the Right Cloth Performance Starts with the Right Cloth North Panel Laminate (NPL) sails combine advanced materials with precision engineering Not all laminate sailcloth is created equal. North Panel Laminate (NPL) sails combine advanced materials with precision engineering to deliver lighter weight, better shape retention, and serious durability. by North Sails Posted 17 Jul 11:00 EST A Memorable 101st Bayview Mackinac Race A Memorable 101st Bayview Mackinac Race A remarkable race, one likely to be remembered for years to come Nearly the entire fleet of 191 entries in the 101st edition of the Bayview Mackinac Race organized by the Bayview Yacht Club crossed the finish line with the impression that this was a remarkable race, one likely to be remembered for years to come. by Bayview Mackinac Race Posted 17 Jul 09:09 EST SailGP Technologies officially launches SailGP Technologies officially launches new center of excellence in technology & innovation in Southampton, UK SailGP today marks the official opening of SailGP Technologies – the global racing championship's center of innovation, design, and engineering, based out of Southampton, UK. by SailGP Posted 17 Jul 08:34 EST The WASZP Games: A decade in the making The WASZP Games: A decade in the making What was once a dream for the SailingFast team is now a reality! The WASZP Games at the Weymouth & Portland National Sailing Academy (WPNSA) has been a decade in the making for Duncan & Emma Hepplewhite at SailingFast, so seeing it come to fruition is a proud moment for them and the team. by Mark Jardine Posted 17 Jul 07:05 EST Hong Kong to host 2027 Dragon World Championship Hong Kong to host 2027 Dragon World Championship Taking place from 21 to 29 November 2026 The Royal Hong Kong Yacht Club and the Sailing Federation of Hong Kong, China in partnership with the Hong Kong Dragon Association, is proud to announce that Hong Kong will host the 2027 Hong Kong Dragon World Championship from 21 to 29 November 2026. by Royal Hong Kong Yacht Club Posted 17 Jul 04:43 EST 2025 WASZP Pre-Games in Weymouth Day 1 2025 WASZP Pre-Games in Weymouth Day 1 Four races held for all flights in the sunshine The WASZP Pre-Games got under way in Weymouth on Thursday with all the ingredients for a great day on the water: a steady WSW breeze, sunshine, and plenty of smiles heading out onto the racecourse in Portland Harbour. by Nicola Hoyle Posted 17 Jul 03:44 EST Long Beach Olympic Classes Regatta day 4 Long Beach Olympic Classes Regatta day 4 ILCA 6 & 7, Men's & Women's Formula Kite and 470 Mixed Teams Wrap Up The racing for the first 5 classes of the Long Beach Olympic Classes Regatta wrapped up with a twist in conditions and breeze just to mix it up for the competitors. by Long Beach Yacht Club Posted 17 Jul 01:17 EST Last Transpac 2025 Starters are First to Celebrate Last Transpac 2025 Starters are First to Celebrate Honoring the first of three rounds of trophy winners & celebrating Transpac's bright future The Transpacific Yacht Race celebrated its first Trophy Ceremony for the 2025 edition of this biennial ocean race on Tuesday, July 15, at Waikiki Yacht Club, in Honolulu, Hawaii. by David Schmidt / Transpacific Yacht Club Posted 16 Jul 22:56 EST Sail Canada Regional Championships Preview Sail Canada Regional Championships Preview More than 300 young Canadian sailors in action this weekend across the country More than 300 young Canadian sailors will be in action this weekend as Sail Canada will present its three regional championships: Sail East at St. Margaret Sailing Club, Sail Central at Hudson Yacht Club and Sail West at Gimli Yacht Club. by Sail Canada Posted 16 Jul 14:44 EST IMOCAs in the Rolex Fastnet Race IMOCAs in the Rolex Fastnet Race Ocean racing's state of the art One of the most historic and eternally ground-breaking oceanic racing yacht classes is the IMOCA. These 60 footers are the world's most advanced offshore racing monohulls, the class used in the Vendée Globe since its inception in 1989/90. by James Boyd / RORC Posted 16 Jul 14:27 EST 18th Puig Vela Clàssica Barcelona summary 18th Puig Vela Clàssica Barcelona summary Yachts from over 10 countries and around 400 sailors competed off the coast of Barcelona Barcelona's prestigious regatta for Classic and Vintage yachts, the Puig Vela Clàssica, celebrated its 18th edition, further strengthening its position as one of the premier international events for classic sailing in the Mediterranean. by Covadonga Muñoz Posted 16 Jul 14:06 EST SailGP - Fresh breezes predicted SailGP - Fresh breezes predicted Fresh breezes are forecast the first day of racing in SailGP and the Admirals Cup. With two days remaining to the start of racing in SailGP Portsmouth, the forecast is for fresh breezes on both racedays, which should make for exciting racing. by Richard Gladwell in Portsmouth Posted 16 Jul 13:36 EST Register for the 2025 Melges 24 U.S. Nationals Register for the 2025 Melges 24 U.S. Nationals Hosted by Pensacola Yacht Club (PYC) on November 14-16 Online Registration is officially open for the 2025 U.S. National Championship, hosted by Pensacola Yacht Club (PYC) on November 14-16, 2025. by U.S. Melges 24 Class Association Posted 16 Jul 12:17 EST Nominations open for World Sailing Awards 2025 Nominations open for World Sailing Awards 2025 Presentation to be held at the Royal St. George Yacht Club in Dún Laoghaire on 5th November Many of the sport's biggest names will be in attendance at the World Sailing Awards 2025, held on Wednesday 5 November at a gala ceremony at the Royal St. George Yacht Club in Dún Laoghaire, Ireland. by World Sailing Posted 16 Jul 12:12 EST Mackay Bieker BM-V3 dominates at 2025 Moth Worlds Mackay Bieker BM-V3 dominates at 2025 Moth Worlds Innovation was on display at the just concluded Moth Worlds across nearly every area of the boat. The 2025 Moth World Championships in Lake Garda delivered thrilling racing across a wide range of conditions, featuring an elite lineup of Olympic champions, America's Cup helmsmen, SailGP stars, and the next group of up-and-coming youth. by Julia Faire/Mackay Boats Posted 16 Jul 11:07 EST OK Dinghy World Ranking July 2025 OK Dinghy World Ranking July 2025 Patric Mure is the new World No.1 Patric Mure has become only the 11th person to reach the top of the OK Dinghy World Ranking list as he takes over the No.1 spot from Australia's Roger Blasse, who drops to fourth. Britain's Andy Davis and Nick Craig move up to second and third. by Robert Deaves Posted 16 Jul 10:07 EST