Rolex Fastnet Race IRC Four preview Rolex Fastnet Race IRC Four preview The pinnacle of grass roots sailing has 97 entries The very largest yachts, including the 100ft Ultim foiling trimarans and 60ft IMOCAs are an essential part of the spectacle of the Fastnet Race, however a critical element in the race's enduring appeal is that this is predominately a grass roots event. by Rupert Holmes / RORC Posted 14 Jul 19:36 UTC Long Beach Olympic Classes Regatta day 2 Long Beach Olympic Classes Regatta day 2 Classic Long Beach conditions return The weather conditions at the Long Beach Olympic Classes Regatta shifted noticeably today, delivering the classic Long Beach breeze that many expect from this world-class venue. by Long Beach Yacht Club Posted 14 Jul 18:44 UTC NYYC International Women's Championship update NYYC International Women's Championship update Third group of skippers includes Nicole Breault, Dominique Proyoveur, Laura van Veen While there is no nationality requirement for the crews that will compete in the 2026 New York Yacht Club International Women's Championship, a number of teams are embracing the opportunity to wave their respective national flags at the debut edition. by New York Yacht Club Posted 14 Jul 17:42 UTC New Class 40 campaign for Global Solo Challenge New Class 40 campaign for Global Solo Challenge Ronnie Simpson aims to be first American to win singlehanded, non-stop around world race American sailor Ronnie Simpson has launched a new ocean racing campaign to compete in the Global Solo Challenge race; a singlehanded, non-stop around the world sailing race that begins and ends in Vigo, Spain in 2027. by Ronnie Simpson Posted 14 Jul 17:10 UTC The Sardinia Cup set to return in 2026 The Sardinia Cup set to return in 2026 The competition will make its long-awaited return to the waters of the Costa Smeralda The Yacht Club Costa Smeralda (YCCS) is pleased to announce the return of the Sardinia Cup, one of the Club's most iconic regattas and a renowned international sailing event. by Yacht Club Costa Smeralda Posted 14 Jul 15:38 UTC RORC Cowes Dinard St Malo Race concludes RORC Cowes Dinard St Malo Race concludes Farr 100 Leopard 3, skippered by Joost Schuijf, completed a remarkable hat-trick Organised by the Royal Ocean Racing Club (RORC), in association with the UNCL, Yacht Club de Dinard, Société Nautique de la Baie de St Malo, JOG and the Royal Yacht Squadron. by RORC Posted 14 Jul 14:56 UTC Fin 1 Racing wins the 69F Cup Act 2 in Torbole Fin 1 Racing wins the 69F Cup Act 2 in Torbole Allan Norregaard's team asserts supremacy Confirming their leadership in the 69F Class, where they had won the European title just a few weeks ago, the Finns of FIN 1 Racing also won Act 2 of the 69F Cup, held over the weekend in Torbole, thanks to the organization of the Circolo Vela Torbole. by 69F Sailing Posted 14 Jul 14:05 UTC How inclusive is sailing? How inclusive is sailing? Largest global survey aims to find out The Magenta Project has today launched the 2x25 global survey, marking the start of the most ambitious equity and inclusion review ever undertaken in sailing and the wider marine industry. by The Magenta Project Posted 14 Jul 13:18 UTC Aegean 600 - Snakes and ladders in extremis Aegean 600 - Snakes and ladders in extremis Event was the sixth in the IMA's annual Mediterranean Maxi Offshore Challenge If the previous two Aegean 600s were among the most brutal offshore races on record with storm force winds and violent gusts, conversely this year's fifth edition of the anti-clockwise lap of the Aegean Sea was largely the lightest. by International Maxi Association Posted 14 Jul 12:14 UTC Is Your Boat Ready for Racing Season? Is Your Boat Ready for Racing Season? Rooster has gathered some of the best videos and blogs to make boat care easier From fine-tuning your rigging to quick repairs before a race, keeping your boat in top condition doesn't need to be complicated. ? by Rooster Posted 14 Jul 11:00 UTC iQFOiL Worlds coming to Weymouth in 2026 iQFOiL Worlds coming to Weymouth in 2026 First time for UK to host a major championship in the class The world's top Olympic windsurfing talents will showcase high-performance hydrofoil racing on UK waters next year as the RYA has been confirmed as host for the 2026 iQFOiL World Championship. by RYA Press Office Posted 14 Jul 09:52 UTC 2025 Long Beach Olympic Classes Regatta kicks off 2025 Long Beach Olympic Classes Regatta kicks off The first week of the OCR includes five Olympic classes The highly anticipated 2025 Long Beach Olympic Classes Regatta officially commenced on Saturday, 12 July, marking the beginning of Olympic campaigns since the venues were announced. by Long Beach Yacht Club Posted 14 Jul 08:14 UTC Nastro Rosa Tour La Maddalena overall Nastro Rosa Tour La Maddalena overall Grand Finale in Genoa Having departed from Venice on June 1, after 43 days of sailing, the 5th edition of the Marina Militare Nastro Rosa Tour (Sailing Tour of Italy) concluded in Genoa in the magnificent setting of the Palazzo Ducale, which hosted the awards ceremony. by Marina Militare Nastro Rosa Tour Posted 14 Jul 08:03 UTC How Transpac's first finishers earned the podium How Transpac's first finishers earned the podium The first teams to reach Diamond Head are as varied as they are inspiring From a maxi-sled to a doublehanded keelboat and a 68-foot catamaran, the first teams to reach Diamond Head are as varied as they are inspiring. by David Schmidt / Transpacific Yacht Club Posted 14 Jul 03:35 UTC A challenging and memorable 5th edition AEGEAN 600 A challenging and memorable 5th edition AEGEAN 600 Bright lights and gleaming trophies were not the only indication of a successful edition At Saturday night's Awards Ceremony of the 2025 AEGEAN 600 the bright lights and gleaming trophies were not the only indication of a successful 5th edition of this challenging offshore race organized annually by the Hellenic Offshore Racing Club (HORC). by Hellenic Offshore Racing Club Posted 13 Jul 23:40 UTC Double Double Double Double And the rest of the line is not toil and trouble, but quadruple, then another double… On the eve of the 100th Fastnet that has attracted some 464 entries, I heard of one entry in this record fleet that seemed so very apt. Not only because it includes the Commodore of the RORC, but because it combines two Brits and two Aussies. by John Curnow, Sail-World.com AUS Editor Posted 13 Jul 22:00 UTC International Moth Worlds at Lake Garda overall International Moth Worlds at Lake Garda overall Malcesine crowns France's Enzo Balanger as the new World Champion The 2025 Moth World Championship has officially come to an end on the waters of Lake Garda, closing a week of exceptional technical and sporting level hosted by Fraglia Vela Malcesine from July 6 to 13. by Francesca Frazza Posted 13 Jul 16:51 UTC Dutch Water Week preview Dutch Water Week preview The youngest city in the Netherlands will celebrate sport, fun, and innovation From Olympic champions to first-time paddleboarders—everyone is welcome on and around the water during Dutch Water Week 2025 in Almere. From Palma de Mallorca, passing by Hyerès and Kiel to Los Angeles, now to the Weerwater in the heart of Almere. by Dutch Water Week Posted 13 Jul 13:36 UTC Cape Town partners with Lipton Cup Challenge again Cape Town partners with Lipton Cup Challenge again This continued partnership builds on a long and successful relationship The Royal Cape Yacht Club (RCYC) is proud to announce that the City of Cape Town has once again come on board as a partner for the 2025 Lipton Cup Challenge, South Africa's most prestigious inter-club sailing competition. by Royal Cape Yacht Club Posted 13 Jul 13:12 UTC Q&A with Deborah Blair Q&A with Deborah Blair During a recent Henri-Lloyd recent photoshoot on the Solent with team Katabatik Henri-Lloyd caught up with young British sailor Deborah Blair on their most recent photoshoot on the Solent with team Katabatik to shoot the new Dynamic range onboard a Cape 31. by Henri-Lloyd Posted 13 Jul 11:00 UTC La Solitaire du Figaro Paprec La Solitaire du Figaro Paprec 34 Sailors in Pursuit of Sailing's Holy Grail Unattainable, timeless, uncompromising, iconic—superlatives abound when describing La Solitaire du Figaro Paprec, an event organized by OC Sport Pen Duick. And all the sailors who've taken part in this legendary race over the years would certainly agree. by La Solitaire du Figaro Paprec Posted 13 Jul 09:44 UTC Dedicated boat insurance Dedicated boat insurance Dedicated boat insurance from Insuremy Summer is finally here and boat owners are putting the finishing touches to their boats ready for the season ahead. by Insuremy.co.uk Posted 13 Jul 08:30 UTC Top Double-Handed teams shine in Helsinki Top Double-Handed teams shine in Helsinki The new ORC DH European Champions are Jolene (SWE), Team Goodio (FIN) and Garmin Team Pro4u (SWE) After a thrilling week of competition on the Baltic Sea, the 2025 Garmin ORC Double-Handed European Championship concluded on a high note at Helsingfors Segelklubb. by Offshore Racing Congress Posted 12 Jul 23:26 UTC Gran Canaria Gloria Windsurf World Cup Day 8 Gran Canaria Gloria Windsurf World Cup Day 8 Super Finals Saturday sees Daida Moreno produce buzzer beater The penultimate day of the 2025 Gran Canaria Gloria Windsurf World Cup saw final results gained in three categories; Women's, U21 Boy's and U18 Boy's and all three divisions required Super Finals to determine the eventual winners. by Chris Yates Posted 12 Jul 22:11 UTC Rodos Cup 2025 overall Rodos Cup 2025 overall Concluding with Chalki - Rhodes race on the final day The 28th RODOS CUP 2025 concluded with the 4th and final race: Chalki - Rhodes (Fanes), 18nm. by Rodos Cup Posted 12 Jul 18:34 UTC International Moth Worlds at Lake Garda Day 5 International Moth Worlds at Lake Garda Day 5 A day to remember on Lake Garda with waves and strong gusts A day to remember on Lake Garda for the fifth and penultimate day of the 2025 Moth World Championship, hosted by Fraglia Vela Malcesine from 6 to 13 July. by Francesca Frazza Posted 12 Jul 17:52 UTC 2025 Cowes Dinard St Malo Race Start Photos 2025 Cowes Dinard St Malo Race Start Photos Martin Augustus of sailingimages.co.uk was out in the sunshine as the fleet sailed out of the Solent The Cowes Dinard St Malo Race, the thirteenth race of the RORC Season's Points Championship, started on Friday and Martin Augustus was on hand to catch the action in the Western Solent as they made their way in the sunshine towards Dinard. by Martin Augustus Posted 12 Jul 11:41 UTC Jazz Turner Makes History in Project FEAR Jazz Turner Makes History in Project FEAR Jazz credits Allen for providing cutting-edge sheeting systems, as well as expert advice Project FEAR, an extraordinary solo sailing voyage by Jazz Turner, has concluded successfully: she became the first disabled person – and specifically the first wheelchair user – to sail non-stop and unassisted around the UK and Ireland. by Allen Posted 12 Jul 11:00 UTC 18th Puig Vela Clàssica Barcelona overall 18th Puig Vela Clàssica Barcelona overall Some of the most celebrated gems of classic yachting in the waters off Barcelona The sails have now been lowered on the 18th edition of the Puig Vela Clàssica, which this week brought together some of the most celebrated gems of classic yachting in the waters off Barcelona. by Covadonga Muñoz Posted 12 Jul 10:38 UTC Dylan Fletcher previews Portsmouth Dylan Fletcher previews Portsmouth Fletcher says SailGP's Portsmouth debut offers the team the chance to 'right the wrongs'. With just a week to go until SailGP's return to Great Britain, we sit down with Emirates GBR driver Dylan Fletcher to discuss the opportunities and pressures of a home event. by SailGP Posted 12 Jul 08:57 UTC Long Beach Olympic Classes Regatta 2025 Preview Long Beach Olympic Classes Regatta 2025 Preview The fourth stop of the five series Sailing Grand Slam circuit Over 200 elite athletes from 42 nations have converged on Long Beach to test their skills on the same waters that will host sailing events during the LA2028 Olympic Games as they compete in the Long Beach Olympic Classes Regatta July 12-20 by LBYC Race Office Posted 12 Jul 00:11 UTC Long Offshore Race winners declared in Helsinki Long Offshore Race winners declared in Helsinki A demanding course across the Gulf of Finland in the Garmin ORC Double-Handed Europeans The Long Offshore Race of the 2025 Garmin ORC Double-Handed European Championship, concluded on Friday in Helsinki after a challenging 247 to 283-nautical-mile course across the Gulf of Finland and back. by Offshore Racing Congress Posted 11 Jul 23:01 UTC Best Buddies from Germany win the AEGEAN 600 2025 Best Buddies from Germany win the AEGEAN 600 2025 The second wave of finishers benefit from last night's steadier breezes Behind the first wave of finishers yesterday morning, yesterday and last night's steadier breezes helped sweep in another wave of Monohull and Multihull finishers to the race finish at Cape Sounion. by Dobbs Davis / AEGEAN 600 Posted 11 Jul 21:28 UTC Tough conditions test Morris Tough conditions test Morris As iQFOiL World Championships wrap up The iQFOiL World Championships have drawn to a close in Aarhus, Denmark, following a week of light and unpredictable wind that tested both race officials and athletes to the limit. by Lisa Darmanin / Australian Sailing Team Posted 11 Jul 20:33 UTC Conversation with Ben Willows: CEO RS Marine Group Conversation with Ben Willows: CEO RS Marine Group Some people's passion for sailing runs so deep, it feels like it's woven into their DNA There are some people whose passion for sailing runs so deep, it feels like it's woven into their DNA. Ben Willows is one of those people. by RS Marine Group Posted 11 Jul 19:00 UTC International Moth Worlds at Lake Garda Day 4 International Moth Worlds at Lake Garda Day 4 Balanger dominates qualifying, storm cuts Gold fleet racing short Day four of the 2025 Moth World Championship opened at dawn with another early start for the 137 athletes from 25 nations competing on Lake Garda. by Francesca Frazza Posted 11 Jul 17:47 UTC iQFOiL Worlds in Aarhus overall iQFOiL Worlds in Aarhus overall Thrilling Medal Series closes out a spectacular week of high-stakes foiling in Denmark The 2025 iQFOiL World Championship wrapped up in Aarhus with a spectacular Medal Series showdown that saw Emma Wilson (GBR 7) and Andy Brown (GBR 360) rise to the top and secure World Championship titles. by iQFOiL Communications Posted 11 Jul 17:37 UTC Rolex Fastnet Race IRC Three preview Rolex Fastnet Race IRC Three preview This has produced the overall winner of two of the last six editions IRC Three may consist of smaller, slower and in some cases older boats than those that will garner headlines in the first couple of days of the Rolex Fastnet Race. by Rupert Holmes / RORC Posted 11 Jul 16:12 UTC Zhik Nordic Youth Sailing Championship preview Zhik Nordic Youth Sailing Championship preview This year's regatta will be the largest of its kind ever hosted in Tallinn Tallinna Yacht Club brings one of the biggest sports events of the summer to Haven Kakumäe - 300 young sailors expected at the Zhik Nordic Youth Sailing Championship, plus just as many supporters on shore! by Laura Gilbert Posted 11 Jul 15:00 UTC 18th Puig Vela Clàssica Barcelona day 1 18th Puig Vela Clàssica Barcelona day 1 Opening victories and nautical splendor This week, Barcelona once again takes center stage in the world of classic sailing as the 18th edition of the Puig Vela Clàssica gets under way. The opening day delivered ideal conditions for a spectacular display on the water. by Covadonga Muñoz Posted 11 Jul 12:28 UTC