RS Feva Worlds at Aix-les-Bains, France Overall RS Feva Worlds at Aix-les-Bains, France Overall Crowning of our 2025 World Champions As our World Championships drew to a thrilling close on Friday afternoon, the atmosphere was electric with anticipation! Sailors and families were buzzing with excitement as they prepared for their journey home. by Chrissie Le Petit Posted 4 Aug 09:00 PDT ClubSwan 28 American Series launched ClubSwan 28 American Series launched US-based regatta series unites high-performance design with competitive racing. Nautor Swan today announces the launch of the ClubSwan 28 American Series in collaboration with Terry Hutchinson and American Magic, a new high-performance racing circuit designed to ignite competitive sailing in the U.S. by Nautor Swan Posted 4 Aug 08:53 PDT Just another event? Just another event? Is Cowes Week still a pinnacle regatta? We've been blessed with incredible sailing so far this summer in the UK (for once) with great breeze much of the time, and some of the best events in the world gracing our shores. But, like with Storm Floris, there are clouds on the horizon... by Mark Jardine Posted 4 Aug 08:00 PDT Safe Harbor Race Weekend starts Friday Safe Harbor Race Weekend starts Friday Exciting racing, unforgettable shoreside festivities on tap Ever growing in popularity and caliber, the three-day Safe Harbor Race Weekend will host an impressive fleet of 73 boats on August 8 when it begins its fifth annual edition in Newport, R.I. by Barby MacGowan Posted 4 Aug 06:44 PDT Tenerife Windsurf Grand Slam Day 3 Tenerife Windsurf Grand Slam Day 3 Pierre Mortefon draws first blood after the wind fills in late After a couple of days of waiting for the wind, Day 3 eventually provided the goods to end the wait for some official competition as the Slalom X got under way during the early evening in 15-18 knots of wind. by Chris Yates Posted 4 Aug 04:27 PDT 58th Governor's Cup Match Racing overall 58th Governor's Cup Match Racing overall Cole Tapper (AUS) two-peats, defeating Justin Callahahn (USA) 3-1 in the final When asked how the Round-Robin phase of the 58th Governor's Cup had gone for them, in which they lost six matches, Cole Tapper's veteran crew, Hamish Vass (AUS) and Jack Frewin (NZL), said, "a bit ropey. by Susan Kenney Posted 3 Aug 23:41 PDT 29er World Championship at Porto Day 1 29er World Championship at Porto Day 1 A late start on the first day in Portugal, waiting for the wind to fill in What a start to the 2025 29er Worlds in Porto! The day kicked off with a coaches meeting and a skippers briefing, setting the tone for an exciting first day on the water. by International 29er Class Posted 3 Aug 22:36 PDT Corinthian Yacht Club wins Morgan Cup Corinthian Yacht Club wins Morgan Cup The club showed why it has become a dominant force in team racing over the past few years Corinthian Yacht Club won 22nd edition of the Morgan Cup Team Race by two points, but it wasn't nearly that close. Over the course of three days, the Marblehead-based club showed why it has become a dominant force in team racing over the past few years. by New York Yacht Club Posted 3 Aug 17:15 PDT America's Cup: Luna Rossa's beginning America's Cup: Luna Rossa's beginning Continuing the walk down memory lane with the past America's Cups and Italy's involvement. Continuing the walk down memory lane with the past America's Cups and Italy's involvement as a Challenger, in particular. This one looks at six times challenger, Luna Rossa from the team's beginnings to the 2024 campaign. by America's Cup Media Posted 3 Aug 17:09 PDT Edgartown Race Weekend moves back to July for 2026 Edgartown Race Weekend moves back to July for 2026 With the hope there will be fewer conflicts from other regattas In the spirit of tradition and with the hope there will be fewer conflicts from other regattas, the Edgartown Yacht Club has decided to move the Edgartown Race Weekend's 'Round-the-Island ('RTI) Race from June back to the July time slot. by Barby MacGowan Posted 3 Aug 07:43 PDT RS Feva Worlds Final Series Overall RS Feva Worlds Final Series Overall At the halfway point the atmosphere was electric At the halfway point of the 2025 World Championships, the atmosphere was electric, with sailors and their families excitedly gathered to celebrate this major event for the Feva family. by Chrissie Le Petit Posted 3 Aug 04:44 PDT GWA Wingfoil World Cup Fuerteventura concludes GWA Wingfoil World Cup Fuerteventura concludes Nia Suardiaz takes the win in the female FreeFly-Slalom division Following the conclusion of the Surf-Slalom discipline, attention turned to the FreeFly-Slalom for the final days of the GWA Wingfoil World Cup Fuerteventura 2025. by Wingfoil World Tour Posted 3 Aug 04:37 PDT 58th Governor's Cup Match Racing Day 4 58th Governor's Cup Match Racing Day 4 Both semi-finals tied at 1-1 in the hotly contested event Justin Callahan (USA) who finished the Round-Robin phase at the top of the leaderboard, chose 4th place Morgan Pinckney (USA) as his Semi-finals opponent, and then lost the first Semis match to Pinckney. by Susan Kenney Posted 2 Aug 21:07 PDT 43 Copa del Rey MAPFRE overall 43 Copa del Rey MAPFRE overall Vesper score decisive European ORC title for the USA, other titles go to the wire The 2025 ORC European Championships contested at the 43rd Copa del Rey MAPFRE finished with the Bay of Palma delivering sparkling sailing conditions for a fitting finale which saw three of the four division titles decided on the last race. by Copa del Rey MAPFRE Posted 2 Aug 14:20 PDT Global Solo Challenge shares vision for 2027 Global Solo Challenge shares vision for 2027 Marco Nannini met with the leadership team of the Real Club Náutico de Vigo Global Solo Challenge organiser Marco Nannini met with the leadership team of the Real Club Náutico de Vigo (RCNV), reaffirming the club's commitment to hosting the start and finish of the 2027-2028 edition of the round-the-world sailing event. by Global Solo Challenge Posted 2 Aug 12:49 PDT 35th Annual Juana Good Time Regatta Preview 35th Annual Juana Good Time Regatta Preview The event on Navarre Beach is open to all sizes of multihulls The 35th Annual Juana Good Time Regatta weekend on Navarre Beach, the weekend after Labor Day, September 5-7, is designed for both experienced and novice racers with the main emphasis being a "Good Time". by Juana Rudzki Posted 2 Aug 09:16 PDT Giorgio Armani Superyacht Regatta returns Giorgio Armani Superyacht Regatta returns A partnership renewed and a date set The Yacht Club Costa Smeralda is pleased to announce the renewal of its collaboration with Giorgio Armani, strengthening a partnership that unites the excellence of Italian style with a passion for the sea and sailing. by Yacht Club Costa Smeralda Posted 2 Aug 06:26 PDT Cape Horn Hall of Fame - Short list for voting Cape Horn Hall of Fame - Short list for voting The 15 prospective inductees now go forward to a vote by all members A shortlist of 15 nominations for induction into this year's Cape Horn Hall of Fame awards, has been announced by Sir Robin Knox-Johnston, Chairman of the Independent Hall of Fame selection committee. by Barry Pickthall for IACH Posted 2 Aug 03:09 PDT RS Aero World & Youth Worlds Day 3 & 4 RS Aero World & Youth Worlds Day 3 & 4 A good variety of fair breezes have graced the event so far Beautiful Brittany weather and a good variety of fair breezes have graced the RS Aero World & Youth Worlds, so far after 4 days of intense racing and international with 170 RS Aeros representing 17 nations over the four RS Aero Class rig sizes. by RS Aero International Class Association Posted 1 Aug 23:52 PDT 58th Governor's Cup Match Racing Day 3 58th Governor's Cup Match Racing Day 3 Justin Callahan (USA) goes undefeated for a third day on 19-0 With three flights remaining in the 2nd Round Robin, Callahan's lead is unassailable and is through to the Semis; likewise Josh Hyde (NZL) on 16-3. by Susan Kenney Posted 1 Aug 22:36 PDT 43 Copa del Rey MAPFRE Day 4 43 Copa del Rey MAPFRE Day 4 Classy Vesper on course for victory but too close to call in all other classes Consistency across a long, hot and challenging three race penultimate day of the ORC European Championships proved vital in the quest for the top titles in all four classes at Palma's 43 Copa del Rey MAPFRE. by Copa del Rey MAPFRE Posted 1 Aug 13:56 PDT Centenary edition respects the legend Centenary edition respects the legend Quotes from the Rolex Fastnet Race winners Alexis Loison and Jean-Pierre Kelbert are undoubtedly the right hands. Kelbert is the founder of the builder, and knows all the intricacies of Léon. Most significantly, Loison has previously won the Rolex Fastnet Race, in 2013. by Quinag Posted 1 Aug 13:46 PDT Last hurrah for centennial Rolex Fastnet Race Last hurrah for centennial Rolex Fastnet Race 20kt breeze gives welcome momentum to the final boats attempting to finish A highly successful centenary Rolex Fastnet Race is into its last moments and with this the northwest wind off Cherbourg's Cotentin peninsula has today been blowing a sturdy 20+ knots, for the first time since last Saturday's start in Cowes. by James Boyd / RORC Posted 1 Aug 12:36 PDT Sailing to make Commonwealth Youth Games debut Sailing to make Commonwealth Youth Games debut Racing in Mellieha Bay, Malta in October 2027 Sailing will be part of the sport programme for the eighth edition of the Commonwealth Youth Games to be held in Malta, marking the first time that sailing has been included in the event. by World Sailing Posted 1 Aug 06:51 PDT Class 40 Skippers Committed to the Planet Class 40 Skippers Committed to the Planet Projects which are much more than just offshore racing Thibaut Lefévère and Maxime Bourcier have created a project that is much more than an offshore race project. 100% Réunionese has a strong message: to use sailing as a means of raising awareness of ecology and of the region's influence. by Class 40 Posted 1 Aug 05:52 PDT A Life at Sea, a Voice in Design A Life at Sea, a Voice in Design Sam Goodchild will collaborate closely with Henri-Lloyd's product development team In his new role as ambassador, Sam Goodchild will collaborate closely with Henri-Lloyd's product development team, helping to shape the future of performance sailing apparel. by Henri-Lloyd Posted 1 Aug 04:00 PDT 58th Governor's Cup Match Racing Day 2 58th Governor's Cup Match Racing Day 2 Justin Callahan (USA) remains undefeated, with Josh Hyde (Nzl) in hot pursuit Keen observers of the 58th Governors Cup International Youth Match Racing Championship predicted that the three returning semifinalists from 2024 — defending GovCup champ and 2024 Youth Worlds champion Cole Tapper, Josh Hyde and Justin Callahan. by Susan Kenney Posted 31 Jul 21:39 PDT 2025 iQFOiL Youth & Junior Worlds, overall 2025 iQFOiL Youth & Junior Worlds, overall Thrilling finishes, surprise comebacks, national pride Thrilling finishes, surprise comebacks, and national pride highlight the final day of the 2025 iQFOiL Youth & Junior World Championships. by iQFOiL Communications Posted 31 Jul 16:09 PDT J/99 claims Rolex Fastnet Race's IRC Three J/99 claims Rolex Fastnet Race's IRC Three Winning by 19 minutes corrected time Five days into the centenary Rolex Fastnet Race, more than 280 of the 380 strong IRC fleet have finished, and of the remainder just 17 have retired. Two of the MOCRA multihull fleet have still to finish. by James Boyd / RORC Posted 31 Jul 13:40 PDT Léon wins the Rolex Fastnet Race Léon wins the Rolex Fastnet Race Alexis Loison and Jean-Pierre Kelbert have won the event in its centenary year Alexis Loison and Jean-Pierre Kelbert's JPK 1050 Léon has been crowned overall winner of the Rolex Fastnet Race. by Andy Rice / RORC Posted 31 Jul 06:05 PDT RS Aero World & Youth Worlds Day 1 & 2 RS Aero World & Youth Worlds Day 1 & 2 The largest class this year is the Aero 5 with 62 competitors A fantastic entry of over 170 RS Aeros from 17 nations have converged on the beautiful Quiberon peninsula in southern Brittany, France, for the 7th RS Aero World Championship, combined with the 4th RS Aero Youth World Championship. by RS Aero International Class Association Posted 31 Jul 01:53 PDT Australian Sailing Team and Element 6 Evolution Australian Sailing Team and Element 6 Evolution Elite Partnership Continues Towards LA 2028 The Australian Sailing Team's (AST) ILCA program is built on a legacy of excellence, underpinned by world-class athletes, a strong squad culture, and elite equipment. by Lisa Darmanin / Australian Sailing Team Posted 30 Jul 21:59 PDT 58th Governor's Cup Match Racing Day 1 58th Governor's Cup Match Racing Day 1 Cole Tapper (AUS) and Justin Callahan (USA) lead 6-0 There are always favorites before the start of major sailing events, but there are usually a few surprises as well. However, after the first day of the 58th Governor's Cup International Youth Match Racing Championship, there were no real surprises. by Susan Kenney Posted 30 Jul 21:48 PDT 43 Copa del Rey MAPFRE Day 2 43 Copa del Rey MAPFRE Day 2 Early Bird rises to coastal challenge to retain perfect scoreline The four divisions which are competing for the ORC European Championships titles at the 43rd Copa del Rey raced their statuary coastal race around the Bay of Palma and out to its western fringes today. by Copa del Rey MAPFRE Posted 30 Jul 14:28 PDT 2025 iQFOiL Youth & Junior Worlds, day 6 2025 iQFOiL Youth & Junior Worlds, day 6 Medal Series line-up locked in With just one day to go before the champions are crowned, Day 6 at the 2025 iQFOiL Youth & Junior World Championships delivered high-stakes racing and emotional turning points. by iQFOiL Communications Posted 30 Jul 14:18 PDT Rolex Fastnet finishers wait with bated breath Rolex Fastnet finishers wait with bated breath Aiming to claim the elusive prize for IRC Overall Celebrations were finally subsiding this morning in Cherbourg-en-Cotentin's Port Chantereyne following Peter Harrison, Pierre Casiraghi and the Yacht Club de Monaco team's superb victory in the successfully rejuvenated Admiral's Cup. by James Boyd / RORC Posted 30 Jul 14:11 PDT A Heartbreaking Loss for the Sailing Community A Heartbreaking Loss for the Sailing Community US Sailing is deeply saddened by the tragic accident that occurred on Monday US Sailing is deeply saddened by the tragic accident that occurred on Monday, July 28 near the Miami Yacht Club, resulting in the loss of two young sailors and injuries to others. by US Sailing Posted 30 Jul 13:54 PDT St. Thomas Junior Sailing Summer Program St. Thomas Junior Sailing Summer Program 22 Students Graduate from the St. Thomas Sailing Center Twenty-two St. Thomas teenagers graduated on Friday, July 25, from the 4th annual Junior Sailing Summer Program, run by the St. Thomas Sailing Center. by Carol Bareuther Posted 30 Jul 10:39 PDT CYCS' Maine stretch heads into third weekend CYCS' Maine stretch heads into third weekend Following Camden Classics Cup The CYOA's CYCS wrapped up its second of three consecutive weekends of Gulf of Maine racing with the Camden Classics Cup last weekend, July 26 and 27. by Classic Yacht Owners Association Posted 30 Jul 10:04 PDT Anticipation rises in centenary Rolex Fastnet Race Anticipation rises in centenary Rolex Fastnet Race The podium places in the different classes have begun to take shape Of the 444 yachts competing in the centenary edition of the Rolex Fastnet Race, some 380 are eligible for overall victory under IRC Time Correction. by Quinag Posted 30 Jul 08:42 PDT