Harald Findlay on the 2025 Edgartown Race Weekend Harald Findlay on the 2025 Edgartown Race Weekend A Q&A with Harald Findlay on the 2025 Edgartown Race Weekend When it comes to racing sailboats on the East Coast of the United States in the summer months, few places are as classic as the waters surrounding Martha's Vineyard's northwestern flank. by David Schmidt Posted 18 Jun 11:00 EST Sailing and the summer solstice Sailing and the summer solstice Celebrating sailing and the longest day of the year If you love long evenings and early mornings, this is one of the best times of the whole year, as the summer solstice (Friday, June 20) and the entire rich expanse of summer are about to burst into bloom. by David Schmidt Posted 17 Jun 11:00 EST Finn World Masters in Medemblik day 3 Finn World Masters in Medemblik day 3 Pieter-Jan Postma continues to lead after 5 races Pieter-Jan Postma, from The Netherlands, continues to dominate the Finn World Masters in Medemblik, The Netherlands, after a fifth race was sailed on Wednesday in a north-westerly breeze building from 8-12 knots during the afternoon. by Robert Deaves Posted 18 Jun 17:48 EST 24th Argentario Sailing Week day 0 24th Argentario Sailing Week day 0 Historic boats from 9 nations have gathered in Porto Santo Stefano Historic boats have gathered in Porto Santo Stefano to take on the 24th edition of the prestigious Argentario Sailing Week, organised by the Yacht Club Santo Stefano with the tangible support of the Monte Argentario Municipal Council. by Joseph Sawyer Posted 18 Jun 12:58 EST 29th Superyacht Cup Palma fleet is ready to go 29th Superyacht Cup Palma fleet is ready to go Crews are now able to size-up the competition in their respective classes The owners, captains and crews of the spectacular array of yachts gathered for the 29th edition of the Superyacht Cup Palma are making their final preparations ahead of the start of racing next Thursday. by The Superyacht Cup Palma Posted 18 Jun 11:42 EST Behind Rooster Kit: Designed by Women, for Women Behind Rooster Kit: Designed by Women, for Women Introducing the Women's Technical Shorts 2.0 Our 2025 collection brings a host of new innovations - but this one marks a real shift. Introducing the Women's Technical Shorts 2.0 — the first women-specific technical shorts in the Rooster range. by Rooster Posted 18 Jun 09:30 EST Swan One Design Worlds kicks off Swan One Design Worlds kicks off Practice race and opening ceremony in Costa Smeralda The crystal waters of the Costa Smeralda once again set the stage for one of the most anticipated events in the international racing calendar: the 2025 Swan One Design Worlds, hosted by Yacht Club Costa Smeralda in collaboration with ClubSwan Racing. by ClubSwan Racing Posted 18 Jun 06:09 EST Class40 top guns enter Rolex Fastnet Race Class40 top guns enter Rolex Fastnet Race One of the most successful genre of offshore race boat ever Now 20+ years old, the Class40 has proved itself one of the most successful genre of offshore race boat ever. by James Boyd / RORC Posted 18 Jun 02:45 EST Finn World Masters in Medemblik Day 2 Finn World Masters in Medemblik Day 2 Pieter-Jan Postma leads after the second day of racing in The Netherlands Pieter-Jan Postma, from The Netherlands, is leading the fleet of 307 Finns from 27 countries after everyone sailed two more races at the 2025 Finn World Masters in Medemblik. France's Laurent Hay is second with Germany's Fabian Lemmel in third. by Robert Deaves Posted 17 Jun 16:12 EST World Sailing launches the World Sailing Academy World Sailing launches the World Sailing Academy A new online learning platform for the global sailing community World Sailing officially launched the World Sailing Academy, an innovative new online learning platform designed to provide comprehensive educational resources and training to sailors, coaches, officials, administrators, and the global sailing community. by World Sailing Posted 17 Jun 13:13 EST Video Review: The Amazing Cure 55 Video Review: The Amazing Cure 55 Composite Construction meets Cruising Convenience It was two years ago at the Sanctuary Cove International Boat Show that I talked to Dave Biggar about his ideas and plans for the Cure 55. At the 2025 show I got to step on board the yacht and see how his ideas became reality. by Mark Jardine Posted 17 Jun 00:39 EST Finn World Masters in Medemblik Day 1 Finn World Masters in Medemblik Day 1 Eight races over two course areas in four groups with four different winners Racing at the 2025 Finn World Masters began in Medemblik, The Netherlands, on Monday with eight races over two course areas in four groups. by Robert Deaves Posted 16 Jun 17:29 EST The Ocean Race will return to Itajaí, Brazil The Ocean Race will return to Itajaí, Brazil During the 2027 and 2031 around the world races The Ocean Race confirms Itajaí, in Santa Catarina state, in Brazil will once again host the world's most iconic around-the-world yacht race in April, 2027 and again in 2031, in a two-edition hosting partnership. by The Ocean Race Posted 16 Jun 12:03 EST IRC UK National Championships overall IRC UK National Championships overall Adam Gosling's JPK 1080 Yes! crowned overall champion The final day of the 2025 IRC National Championships, part of the Royal Thames Yacht Club's 250th Anniversary Regatta, began on schedule, with a steady south-westerly breeze bringing yet another twist to the range of conditions experienced. by Louay Habib / RORC Posted 16 Jun 10:48 EST Royal Thames YC 250th Anniversary Regatta overall Royal Thames YC 250th Anniversary Regatta overall Perfect Solent conditions and desperately tight racing for the conclusion Picture-perfect conditions of a building 8-18 knots from the south-west, bright sunshine and flat Solent conditions on the flood tide made for a glamorous conclusion to the Royal Thames Yacht Club's 250th Anniversary Regatta on Sunday. by Magnus Wheatley Posted 16 Jun 04:42 EST M32s at the NYYC 171st Annual Regatta M32s at the NYYC 171st Annual Regatta Clean Sweep Continues: Surge Takes Top Spot Ryan McKillen's Surge is four for four. The M32 team remains undefeated in 2025 after winning the M32 fleet at the New York Yacht Club 171st Annual Regatta, the opening event of the M32 Newport One-Design Series. by Hannah Lee Noll Posted 16 Jun 00:41 EST 171st Annual Regatta at the New York Yacht Club 171st Annual Regatta at the New York Yacht Club Coast Guard Cadets Show Their Mettle With About Face Sometimes a regatta win is just that. Sometimes it can mean a little bit more. For those looking for a splash of positivity that extends well beyond the racecourses at the New York Yacht Club's 171st Annual Regatta, consider the performance of Elan. by Stuart Streuli Posted 16 Jun 00:30 EST The Big Bash The Big Bash Every summer the tournament rolls into town. A short format of the game. Fun and excitement abound. Every summer the tournament rolls into town. Local and international players. A short format of the game, run over a relatively compact six-week season. by John Curnow, Sail-World.com AUS Editor Posted 15 Jun 18:00 EST Finn World Masters opens in Medemblik Finn World Masters opens in Medemblik A bumper entry of 307 helms in The Netherlands The 2025 Finn World Masters has been opened in Medemblik, The Netherlands, on Sunday evening. It is the third time the Dutch Finn class has endeavoured to run the Finn World Masters, with two previous attempts cancelled by the pandemic. by Robert Deaves Posted 15 Jun 15:55 EST The Ultimate Guide to Load Pins The Ultimate Guide to Load Pins Types, applications and uses for cruising and racing The use of load pins onboard yachts dates back to grand prix racing in the 1980s. And, while there are many different load sensing devices available today, for standing rigging on yachts 50ft+, the load pin remains king. by Cyclops Marine Posted 15 Jun 13:00 EST