Aussies hunt 'Ashes on Water' win Aussies hunt 'Ashes on Water' win The BONDS Flying Roos are looking to bounce back with a vengeance in Portsmouth Fresh off a bruising weekend in New York, the BONDS Flying Roos are looking to bounce back with a vengeance as they take on long time rivals Great Britain in their home waters at the Emirates Great Britain Sail Grand Prix, held in Portsmouth. by BONDS Flying Roos Posted 18 Jul 21:27 UTC 4 Ultim rocketships to contest Rolex Fastnet Race 4 Ultim rocketships to contest Rolex Fastnet Race The giant 32m long by 23m wide flying trimarans are taking part in the 100th anniversary edition While the 50ft flying catamarans competing at SailGP Portsmouth this weekend will be impressive, charging out of the opposite western end of the Solent will be giant 32m long by 23m wide flying Ultim trimarans taking part in the 100th anniversary edition. by James Boyd / RORC Posted 18 Jul 18:44 UTC SailGP comes to Portsmouth! SailGP comes to Portsmouth! We speak to the sailors ahead of the weekend The Emirates Great Britain Sail Grand Prix | Portsmouth takes place this weekend, with the 12 teams competing in F50 catamarans close to the waterfront, where a massive grandstand has been built for the spectators. by Mark Jardine Posted 18 Jul 17:41 UTC SailGP: No practice racing at Portsmouth SailGP: No practice racing at Portsmouth The Practice Race was a fizzer, however the future of the SailGP fleet development was revealed. The scheduled Practice Day failed to fire at SailGP Portsmouth, after the forecast, admittedly light, breeze failed to male an appearance. The self propelled start marks were making a much better speed than the F50s. by Richard Gladwell at Portsmouth Posted 18 Jul 16:14 UTC Django ready to fly YCCS burgee at Admiral's Cup Django ready to fly YCCS burgee at Admiral's Cup The event brings together two-boat national teams to compete across offshore & inshore formats The countdown is over. Tomorrow, Saturday 19 July, the 2025 Admiral's Cup officially sets sail with the Channel Race, a 150-nautical mile offshore challenge that marks the start of this iconic international regatta. by Yacht Club Costa Smeralda Posted 18 Jul 15:56 UTC Elite Training at New Sailing Centre Elite Training at New Sailing Centre Canash Beach, St Vincent, hosts international sailors The SVG Sailing Association held a successful High Performance Race Training Clinic, at the newly established High Performance Centre at Canash Beach, St Vincent. The four-day event ran from July 13th to 16th. by SVG Sailing Association Posted 18 Jul 13:51 UTC McIntyre Mini Globe Race Leg 3 Preview McIntyre Mini Globe Race Leg 3 Preview The race to South Africa starts from Vuda Marina Fiji on 26th July In a world-first sailing challenge, 15 solo sailors from eight countries are navigating identical 5.8-meter (19-foot) self-built plywood yachts around the globe— The fleet has enjoyed a five week stopover in Fiji at the end of Leg 2. by McIntyre Mini Globe Race Posted 18 Jul 13:25 UTC Third time Finn World No.1 for Alessandro Marega Third time Finn World No.1 for Alessandro Marega Maintaining the top spot in the Finn World Ranking List Italy's Alessandro Marega maintains the top spot in the Finn World Ranking List for the third consecutive release. He remains World No. 1 with an 80-point lead over France's Laurent Hay. by Robert Deaves Posted 18 Jul 13:18 UTC World Sailing Nations Cup to make grand return World Sailing Nations Cup to make grand return After a seven-year hiatus, World Sailing has officially opened the bid process for host cities After a seven-year hiatus, the World Sailing Nations Cup, the ultimate event to crown the world's top match-racing nations, is making its much-anticipated return. by World Sailing Posted 18 Jul 09:08 UTC Trophies arrive at RNIYC in advance of Eurocup Trophies arrive at RNIYC in advance of Eurocup RS400 UK & Irish National Championship starts in just over a fortnight Royal North of Ireland Yacht Club took delivery of the prize ware for the upcoming RS400 Eurocup and UK/Irish Nationals 3rd-8th August. by Gerry Reid Posted 18 Jul 08:46 UTC 2025 WASZP Pre-Games in Weymouth Day 2 2025 WASZP Pre-Games in Weymouth Day 2 A classic British summer's day as sailors launched beneath a blanket of grey cloud and drizzle The second day of the WASZP Pre-Games served up a classic British summer's day as sailors launched beneath a blanket of grey cloud and with a hug of fresh drizzle. by Nicola Hoyle Posted 18 Jul 05:24 UTC Moth take a big step forward at Garda Worlds Moth take a big step forward at Garda Worlds The just concluded Int Moth Worlds at Lake Garda, Italy were technically much more complex than NZ The just concluded Int Moth Worlds at Lake Garda, Italy were technically much more complex than the 2024 World Championship, held just six months ago in New Zealand. by Richard Gladwell Posted 17 Jul 23:26 UTC Dates set for 2026 Congressional Cup & Ficker Cup Dates set for 2026 Congressional Cup & Ficker Cup 2026 will mark the 61st edition of the iconic Congressional Cup event The LBYC and World Match Racing Tour today announced the dates for the 2026 Long Beach Yacht Club Congressional Cup and Ficker Cup, both official stages of the World Match Racing Tour, the longest running global professional sailing series. by World Match Racing Tour Posted 17 Jul 22:54 UTC 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 20:59 UTC European leg begins for the Swiss SailGP Team European leg begins for the Swiss SailGP Team Next stop: Emirates Great Britain Sail Grand Prix Swiss SailGP Team kick starts the European leg of Season 2025 this weekend, at the Emirates Great Britain Sail Grand Prix in Portsmouth (19-20 July). by Switzerland SailGP Team Posted 17 Jul 18:48 UTC 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 17:02 UTC 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 16:50 UTC Snipe Open at Stone Snipe Open at Stone The event saw competitors from several countries and representation from 3 continents Saturday 12th July, the Snipe open at Stone began with 28 boats competing. The event saw competitors from several countries and representation from 3 continents. In the spirit of keeping competitors on their toes, a club line was used for the starts. by Audrey Foley and Connor Line Posted 17 Jul 15:53 UTC 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 15:00 UTC 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 12:34 UTC 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 11:05 UTC Sail Racing ORC A at Copa del Rey MAPFRE Preview Sail Racing ORC A at Copa del Rey MAPFRE Preview The most international class of the event is set for a fierce battle Among those 33 teams from 15 different countries competing in the Sail Racing ORC A category are the defending champion, the current ClubSwan 42 world champion, and the team with the most overall victories in the history of the Copa del Rey MAPFRE. by Copa del Rey MAPFRE Posted 17 Jul 10:23 UTC 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 08:43 UTC 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 07:44 UTC Cape 31 Med Circuit arrives in Imperia for Round 4 Cape 31 Med Circuit arrives in Imperia for Round 4 Hosted by Porto Maurizio Yacht Club from 18–20 July The Cape 31 Mediterranean Circuit returns this weekend with Round 4 in the coastal city of Imperia, hosted by Porto Maurizio Yacht Club from 18–20 July. by Cape 31 Class Posted 17 Jul 06:16 UTC 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 05:17 UTC 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 17 Jul 02:56 UTC 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 18:27 UTC 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 18:06 UTC 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 17:36 UTC 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 16:12 UTC 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 15:07 UTC HYC names Rolex NYYC Invitational Cup team HYC names Rolex NYYC Invitational Cup team Howth Yacht Club is proud to confirm its final team selection Howth Yacht Club is proud to confirm its final team selection for one of the most prestigious events in world amateur sailing: the Rolex New York Yacht Club Invitational Cup, taking place in Newport, Rhode Island from 6-13 September 2025. by Brian Turvey Posted 16 Jul 14:47 UTC 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 14:07 UTC Double Podium For Team Allen Double Podium For Team Allen Enzo Ballanger sailed fully equipped with Allen hardware to a Moth Worlds victory Representing Team Allen through its French distributor, XPO, Enzo Ballanger sailed fully equipped with Allen hardware to a dominant victory at the 2025 International Moth World Championship. by Allen Posted 16 Jul 11:00 UTC New concept & programme for the Yacht Racing Forum New concept & programme for the Yacht Racing Forum An updated concept designed to reflect our delegates' expectations This year, we will merge the conference on the Management and Business of the sport and the Design & Technology Symposium, enabling all participants to attend the entire event. by Yacht Racing Forum Posted 16 Jul 10:50 UTC Blind Sailor's solo Round the Island Challenge Blind Sailor's solo Round the Island Challenge Dani A. Pich is aiming to navigate his Patí Català catamaran around the Isle of Wight next week A truly remarkable challenge is underway on the Solent, with blind sailor Dani A. Pich aiming to sail solo around the Isle of Wight in a catamaran dinghy that has no rudder, no centreboard, no boom and is steered by the use of balance and body weight. by Yes We Sail Posted 16 Jul 09:05 UTC RORC Channel Race 2025 Preview RORC Channel Race 2025 Preview The high-stakes opener of the 2025 Admiral's Cup The 2025 RORC Channel Race is the high-stakes opener of the 2025 Admiral's Cup—and the pressure is on. With double points on the table and no discard allowed, this race could make or break a team's Admiral's Cup campaign. by Louay Habib / RORC Posted 16 Jul 08:42 UTC 2025 WASZP Pre-Games in Weymouth starts today 2025 WASZP Pre-Games in Weymouth starts today 131 boats from 18 countries prepare ahead of the main event The 2025 WASZP Pre-Games in Weymouth has become a magnet for the international foiling community. With 131 boats entered from 18 countries, this event is more than just a tune-up—it's a snapshot of the class's spirit. by Nicola Hoyle Posted 16 Jul 05:32 UTC SailGP: Stands go up in Portsmouth SailGP: Stands go up in Portsmouth The grandstand is in place and prominent on the Portsmouth shoreline, in readiness for the weekend The grandstand is in place and prominent on the Portsmouth shoreline, in readiness for this weekend's SailGP event, which marks the start of the European circuit for the League's Season 5. by Richard Gladwell, Sail-World.com/nz Posted 16 Jul 00:22 UTC