Transat Paprec Day 3 Transat Paprec Day 3 Pier-Paolo Dean & Tiphaine Rideau: "We're having an incredible time!" They are the youngest duo in the Transat Paprec fleet. At just 19 and 20 years old, Tiphaine Rideau and Pier-Paolo Dean (Banques Alimentaires) have embarked on their first transatlantic crossing. by Transat Paprec Posted 22 Apr 19:33 UTC 56th Semaine Olympique Française de Hyères day 2 56th Semaine Olympique Française de Hyères day 2 Hyères demands patience before the Mistral with sunset finish Racing in Hyères can test every sinew and synapse, and the second day of the 56th French Olympic Week (Semaine Olympique Française de Hyères - Toulon Provence Méditerranée) was a test of patience. by Fédération Française de Voile Posted 22 Apr 19:16 UTC Transat Paprec, Classics, US Sailing, Cup news Transat Paprec, Classics, US Sailing, Cup news Some parts of North America are experiencing a faster approach of spring's warm tidings than others While some parts of North America are experiencing a faster approach of spring's warm tidings than others, the offshore racing action is plenty hot in the Transat Paprec. by David Schmidt Posted 22 Apr 15:00 UTC Exposure Marine adds 3 unique RAW range products Exposure Marine adds 3 unique RAW range products All developed to meet World Sailing Offshore Special Regulations for safety Unique to the sailing world, these latest products feature red light designed to optimise night vision. They have all been developed to meet World Sailing Offshore Special Regulations for safety. by Exposure Marine Posted 22 Apr 14:35 UTC Stockholm International Team Race Regatta Preview Stockholm International Team Race Regatta Preview Top Tier Team Racing in the Heart of Stockholm Gamla Stans Yacht Sällskap is proud to announce the Stockholm International Team Race Regatta, a thrilling precursor to the World Championships in Team Racing for keelboats, which GSYS will host in 2026. by Jill Bederoff Posted 22 Apr 14:12 UTC ORC fleets set for Sandberg PalmaVela ORC fleets set for Sandberg PalmaVela 43 boats have registered to compete across ORC 2, ORC 3, and ORC 4/5 Beyond the large yachts of the Maxi, ORC 0, ORC 1 and Spirit of Tradition fleets, the Sandberg PalmaVela is also a key event for medium and small-sized boats. by Sandberg PalmaVela Posted 22 Apr 11:05 UTC Make me smile even wider and brighter Make me smile even wider and brighter What's better than writing about a great programme to get people into yachting? Only one thing... What's better than writing about a great programme to get people into yachting? Well, how about actually speaking with a former participant who has then gone on to work in the industry. That's what! by John Curnow, Sail-World.com AUS Editor Posted 22 Apr 05:00 UTC Sail Canada at 2025 French Olympic Week Day 1 Sail Canada at 2025 French Olympic Week Day 1 Clara Gravely is in 7th place in the ILCA 6 fleet Here are the highlights of Sail Canada's National Team on Day 1 of the 2025 French Olympic Week held April 21-26 in Hyères, FRA, the second event of the 2025 Sailing Grand Slam Series. by Sail Canada Posted 21 Apr 21:05 UTC 56th Semaine Olympique Française de Hyères day 1 56th Semaine Olympique Française de Hyères day 1 “Best day ever” as French Olympic Week sets sail in Hyères The 56th edition of French Olympic Week (Semaine Olympique Française de Hyères - Toulon Provence Méditerranée) began in classic Côte d'Azur conditions as 729 competitors from 56 nations started six days of racing. by Fédération Française de Voile Posted 21 Apr 19:10 UTC Transat Paprec Day 2 Transat Paprec Day 2 Cap St Barth, the thrill of chasing a dream! Cindy Brin and Thomas André created quite the surprise by positioning themselves among the front runners during yesterday's coastal course, holding pace throughout the evening and into Monday. by Transat Paprec Posted 21 Apr 17:46 UTC OpenSkiff Eurochallenge at Calasetta overall OpenSkiff Eurochallenge at Calasetta overall Three spectacular days of racing in Calasetta, with sunshine and winds ranging from light to strong Calasetta (South Sardinia) delivered three perfect days for the opening of the OpenSkiff EuroChallenge, with nine races completed in ideal conditions. by Elena Giolai Posted 21 Apr 11:52 UTC Australian sailors ready to build momentum Australian sailors ready to build momentum At French Olympic Week in Hyères Australian sailors are ready to launch into the next phase of their international season at French Olympic Week. by Lisa Darmanin / Australian Sailing Posted 21 Apr 05:47 UTC 2025 Antigua Classic Yacht Regatta Day 4 2025 Antigua Classic Yacht Regatta Day 4 The weather kept us guessing The last day of racing at Antigua Classic Yacht Regatta started with no wind and grey skies resulting in the Race Officer postponing for an hour. by Antigua Classic Yacht Regatta Posted 21 Apr 00:31 UTC A Flying Start to the Transat Paprec A Flying Start to the Transat Paprec 19 mixed duos underway at precisely 13:02 this Sunday, 20 April At precisely 13:02 this Sunday, 20 April, the 19 mixed duos taking part in the Transat Paprec set sail from Concarneau. by Transat Paprec Posted 20 Apr 13:12 UTC America's Cup: Dalton pushes back on Swiss claims America's Cup: Dalton pushes back on Swiss claims More to Swiss withdrawal than disagreements over the draft Protocol says Dalton. Grant Dalton: "It has been somewhat obvious for some time that they have been struggling to recover from their lack lustre performance in Barcelona last October and give themselves an ‘on water' opportunity to win in AC38." by Richard Gladwell/Sail-World NZ Posted 20 Apr 03:25 UTC 2025 Antigua Classic Yacht Regatta Day 3 2025 Antigua Classic Yacht Regatta Day 3 Another gorgeous day The third day of racing at Antigua Classic Yacht Regatta enjoyed slightly less wind than yesterday but still a wonderful 8-12 knot easterly breeze and flat seas giving the racing fleet a chance to fly all their sails. by Antigua Classic Yacht Regatta Posted 19 Apr 22:54 UTC Final day before the Transat Paprec start Final day before the Transat Paprec start The countdown is almost over The countdown is almost over. Tomorrow, Sunday, April 20, at precisely 13:02, the 19 duos competing in the Transat Paprec will cast off for a high-intensity Atlantic crossing. by Transat Paprec Posted 19 Apr 20:01 UTC ILCA 6 Youth Europeans at Vilamoura overall ILCA 6 Youth Europeans at Vilamoura overall Titles decided in challenging and shifty conditions on the final day The ILCA 6 Youth European Championship came to a close today after six days of high-level competition and world-class performances in Vilamoura. by Prow Media Posted 19 Apr 18:09 UTC OpenSkiff Eurochallenge at Calasetta Day 2 OpenSkiff Eurochallenge at Calasetta Day 2 Strong Scirocco delivers thrilling racing in Sardinia A spectacular second day at the OpenSkiff EuroChallenge in Calasetta, Sardinia, with a steady Scirocco wind between 14 and 22 knots providing ideal conditions for three exciting races in the southern course near the Sant'Antioco channel. by Elena Giolai Posted 19 Apr 17:32 UTC Grael reflects on Mubadala Brazil's first season Grael reflects on Mubadala Brazil's first season Challenging conditions, big goals and gaining the team's trust It's been a whirlwind first season for Mubadala Brazil so far. The team, led by SailGP's first female driver and double Olympic champion Martine Grael, entered the league alongside Red Bull Italy at the start of the season. by SailGP Posted 19 Apr 13:23 UTC Pollux wins J/70 Massilia Cup Pollux wins J/70 Massilia Cup Nearly 110 boats, including nine J/70s, participated in this first leg of the Coupe de France The Massilia Cup took place from April 4th to 6th on the Olympic Games waters off Lacydon, France, hosted by the very capable RC/PRO team at Lacydon Nautique. by J/Boats Posted 19 Apr 12:09 UTC America's Cup: Alinghi confirm exit and wind-down America's Cup: Alinghi confirm exit and wind-down "We have not been able to find agreement with the Defender of the America's Cup" Twice America's Cup winner Alinghi has issued a statement saying they will not enter the 38th America's Cup, after taking issue with some measures in the draft Protocol. Team members were told last week. A media statement was issued Saturday afternoon. by Richard Gladwell/Sail-World.com Posted 19 Apr 04:28 UTC 2025 Antigua Classic Yacht Regatta Day 2 2025 Antigua Classic Yacht Regatta Day 2 It couldn't have been better The second day of racing at the Antigua Classic Yacht Regatta continued with perfect 12-15 knot trade easterly trade winds, it really couldn't have been better sailing conditions. by Antigua Classic Yacht Regatta Posted 19 Apr 00:33 UTC OpenSkiff Eurochallenge at Calasetta Day 1 OpenSkiff Eurochallenge at Calasetta Day 1 The opening day is marked by sunshine and breeze Davide De Felice (CN Posillipo) and Sviatoslav Yasnolobov (CN Rimini) are leading the Under 13 and Under 17 boys' categories respectively, while Gaia Sabbatino (LNI Sulcis) and Aurora Milanese (CV Arco) top the rankings among the girls. by Elena Giolai Posted 18 Apr 21:18 UTC How to follow the Transat Paprec How to follow the Transat Paprec This Sunday at 13:02, the 19 duos competing will set sail across the Atlantic This Sunday at 13:02, the 19 duos competing in the Transat Paprec will set sail across the Atlantic Ocean. The morning promises to be full of emotion. by Transat Paprec Posted 18 Apr 18:48 UTC 8 Canadians set for French Olympic Week 8 Canadians set for French Olympic Week The French Olympic Week competition will be held April 21-26 in Hyères A total of eight Canadian sailors will take part in the second event of the 2025 Sailing Grand Slam Series, French Olympic Week, to be held April 21-26 in Hyères, FRA. by Sail Canada Posted 18 Apr 16:14 UTC ILCA 6 Youth Europeans at Vilamoura Day 5 ILCA 6 Youth Europeans at Vilamoura Day 5 Steady south-west winds and fair racing conditions for all fleets The fifth day of the ILCA 6 Youth European Championship unfolded under similar weather conditions to the previous day, offering steady south-west winds and fair racing conditions for all fleets. by Prow Media Posted 18 Apr 15:44 UTC Preparation and fine tuning at an all-time high Preparation and fine tuning at an all-time high As the 52 Super Series 2025 season beckons With the start of the 2025 52 SUPER SERIES season looming large on the horizon, more than half of the race fleet have just completed a pre-season training week as teams look to reach a level of preparation never seen before in the fleet. by 52 Super Series Posted 18 Apr 14:14 UTC IOM European Championship in Rogoznica, Croatia IOM European Championship in Rogoznica, Croatia Robert Matulja clinches gold in a highly competitive fleet of 98 participants Croatia once again solidified its prominent position in the International One Metre (IOM) class, hosting a truly exceptional European Championship in Rogoznica. by JK Val Šibenik Posted 18 Apr 13:25 UTC Roger Blasse remains OK Dinghy World No. 1 Roger Blasse remains OK Dinghy World No. 1 As an epic season is set to begin Australia's double world champion, Roger Blasse, maintains his lead at the top of the OK Dinghy World Ranking list for April 2025. In November 2024 he became the first Australian to reach No.1 in the 20 years since the list was started. by Robert Deaves Posted 18 Apr 09:25 UTC 2025 Antigua Classic Yacht Regatta Day 1 2025 Antigua Classic Yacht Regatta Day 1 Caribbean Sailing at its finest The first full fleet day of racing started at the 2025 Antigua Classic Yacht Regatta with the finest of Caribbean sailing conditions. by Antigua Classic Yacht Regatta Posted 17 Apr 23:58 UTC The holistic approach of Ancasta Yacht Services The holistic approach of Ancasta Yacht Services Helping owners protect their investment and keep their boat in top condition Take a look behind the wood, gelcoat and trim panels on any modern yacht or powerboat, and you'll see that they are complex things. An array of cables, hoses & pipes interconnects electronic devices and amenities which make life on board more comfortable. by Mark Jardine Posted 17 Apr 17:00 UTC Staying on course for nearly 20 days at sea Staying on course for nearly 20 days at sea Each Transat Paprec sailor brings their own rituals to make life at sea more bearable How Transat Paprec competitors find balance and comfort during their demanding Atlantic crossing. For over two weeks, the duos competing in the Transat Paprec will push themselves to the limit—living, sailing, and performing aboard 9.14-meter monohulls. by Transat Paprec Posted 17 Apr 16:52 UTC ILCA 6 Youth Europeans at Vilamoura Day 4 ILCA 6 Youth Europeans at Vilamoura Day 4 Favourable conditions for the start of the final series The fourth day of the ILCA 6 Youth European Championship marked the start of the final series, with all fleets completing two races as scheduled. Sailing conditions were favourable throughout the day, with the wind coming from the south-west. by Prow Media Posted 17 Apr 16:34 UTC America's Cup Hall of Fame announces new inductees America's Cup Hall of Fame announces new inductees James Spithill, Paul Cayard, and Susan Henn welcomed as Class of 2025 The Herreshoff Marine Museum/America's Cup Hall of Fame welcomes James Spithill, Paul Cayard, and Susan Henn as Class of 2025 inductees of the America's Cup Hall of Fame. by Herreshoff Marine Museum Posted 17 Apr 15:20 UTC Tom Dolan and Gildas Mahé win Laura Vergne Trophy Tom Dolan and Gildas Mahé win Laura Vergne Trophy Victory, and no time to rest Consistent and steady from start to finish, Tom Dolan and Gildas Mahé claimed victory at the 2025 Laura Vergne Trophy this Wednesday in La Trinité-sur-Mer. by Tom Dolan Racing Posted 17 Apr 13:43 UTC World-class support confirmed for Admiral's Cup World-class support confirmed for Admiral's Cup Southern Spars, Harken Pro Care, and PredictWind all on board The Royal Ocean Racing Club (RORC) is proud to announce the support of Southern Spars, Harken Pro Care, and PredictWind for the highly anticipated 2025 Admiral's Cup. by Royal Ocean Racing Club Posted 17 Apr 09:32 UTC Don Juan crowned J/80 Open Dutch Champions Don Juan crowned J/80 Open Dutch Champions Three days of sailing in very different weather conditions from RZV Naarden After three days of sailing in very different weather conditions from the RZV Naarden, it was the DON JUAN team sailed by the De Zeeuw brothers that were declared the 2025 J/80 Dutch Champions! by J/Boats Posted 17 Apr 09:03 UTC Transat Paprec - Beyond sport: racing with purpose Transat Paprec - Beyond sport: racing with purpose This edition shines a light on a new kind of commitment As the 17th edition of the Transat Paprec sets sail, many skippers are racing for more than just victory — they're racing for a cause. by Transat Paprec Posted 17 Apr 04:45 UTC Antigua Classic Yacht Regatta - The Classics begin Antigua Classic Yacht Regatta - The Classics begin A record entry of twelve boats signed up for the Single Handed Race held this morning The 36th annual Antigua Classic Yacht Regatta started today with clear blue skies and a 15-18 knot easterly breeze. by Antigua Classic Yacht Regatta Posted 17 Apr 00:38 UTC