2025 Six Metre World Championship Day 2 2025 Six Metre World Championship Day 2 Eau Vive and Jill claim first victories in Oyster Bay After the disappointment of a wind and raceless day one, the 2025 International Six Metre World Championships at the Seawanhaka Corinthian Yacht Club finally got under way in warm sunshine and a south-westerly of around 6-8 knots. by Fiona Brown Posted 24 Sep 03:23 UTC 46th Cannes Royal Regatta day 2 46th Cannes Royal Regatta day 2 A dream day! If we had to give a score for the entry of the "classic " and 5.5 m on Tuesday 23 September, we would hesitate between an 18 and 19/20... knowing that you never put a 20/20! by Yacht Club de Cannes Posted 23 Sep 23:23 UTC 2025 5.5 Metre French Open day 1 2025 5.5 Metre French Open day 1 Otto and New Moon share spoils in Cannes New Moon III (BAH 25, Holger KOEHNE, Christoph BURGER, Peter VLASOV) and Otto (NOR 68, Bent Christian WILHELMSEN, Herve CUNNINGHAM, Lasse BERTHELSEN) are tied at the top after the first day of racing at the 5.5 Metre French Open in Cannes. by Robert Deaves Posted 23 Sep 22:52 UTC Middle Sea Race set to attract exceptional fleet Middle Sea Race set to attract exceptional fleet Royal Malta YC has 118 entries already At midnight on Friday, 19 September the 46th Rolex Middle Sea Race had amassed a fleet of 118 yachts. The entrants represent 30 countries and territories: from Australia and New Zealand to Finland and Norway, and from the United States to Romania. by Rolex Middle Sea Race Media Posted 23 Sep 18:27 UTC 52 Super Series 2025 Porto Cervo day 1 52 Super Series 2025 Porto Cervo day 1 Solid Sled earn early lead in Sardinia Takashi Okura's Sled lead the 52 SUPER SERIES - Porto Cervo - Range Rover regatta after the first two windward leeward races. by 52 Super Series Posted 23 Sep 18:10 UTC Melges 24 Worlds 2025 at Trieste, Italy Day 1 Melges 24 Worlds 2025 at Trieste, Italy Day 1 No racing possible on the first day Good things are worth waiting for, and that was the adage at the opening day of the Melges 24 Worlds, which ended without any races in the scoreline. The weather in Trieste proved too unstable, with storms in the morning followed by a lack of wind. by International Melges 24 Class Association Posted 23 Sep 17:41 UTC Formula Kite Worlds Quartu Sant'Elena preview Formula Kite Worlds Quartu Sant'Elena preview 9th Sardinia Grand Slam is the first major step towards Los Angeles 2028 Next September 28th to October 5th, the Poetto beach will host the event that crowns the new World Champions. Among the top contenders: Maeder, Vodišek, and Pianosi in the men's fleet; Nolot, Aldridge, and Kampman among women by Formula Kite World Championships Posted 23 Sep 17:14 UTC 52 Super Series Porto Cervo Day 1 52 Super Series Porto Cervo Day 1 Vasco Vascotto's tactical choices led Platoon Aviation to victory in the first race At 12 noon (CEST), the Race Committee, chaired by PRO Maria Torrijo, started the first race of the 52 Super Series - Porto Cervo - Range Rover Sailing Week with a Mistral wind of 9-10 knots, increasing to 18 knots during the day. by Yacht Club Costa Smeralda Posted 23 Sep 17:01 UTC SailGP, TOR Europe, Women's Match Racing Worlds SailGP, TOR Europe, Women's Match Racing Worlds Good things often happen when preparation meets opportunity Good things often happen when preparation meets opportunity. Such was the case for the Germany SailGP Team presented by Deutsche Bank squad when they notched their first-ever SailGP event win at last weekend's Rolex Switzerland Sail Grand Prix. by David Schmidt Posted 23 Sep 17:00 UTC Dutch Sailing Federation extend Musto partnership Dutch Sailing Federation extend Musto partnership Innovation is the key to Olympic success The Dutch Sailing Federation and Musto, the world's number one performance sailing brand, are extending their successful collaboration through to the 2028 Olympic Games in Los Angeles. by Musto Posted 23 Sep 16:00 UTC The Drheam-Cup preview The Drheam-Cup preview Once again a qualifier for the Route du Rhum-Destination Guadeloupe Launched in 2016, the Drheam-Cup / Grand Prix de France de Course au Large will celebrate its tenth anniversary during its sixth edition, which will take place from 9 to 18 July 2026. by Drheam Cup Posted 23 Sep 10:41 UTC Melges 15 Fittings Guide Melges 15 Fittings Guide A breakdown of the fittings based on a complete Allen Brothers fit-out If you are looking to upgrade or replace the hardware on your Melges 15, it helps to know exactly which fittings you need and what their role is on the boat. by Allen Posted 23 Sep 07:30 UTC 46th Cannes Royal Regatta day 1 46th Cannes Royal Regatta day 1 The Dragons and the 12 Metres opened the ball with a bang After four exceptional editions, the 47th Cannes Royal Regatta promises to be under the best auspices again this year. by Yacht Club de Cannes Posted 23 Sep 07:16 UTC Fortaleza World Sailing Championships announced Fortaleza World Sailing Championships announced Test event in January 2026, and the real thing in January 2027 World Sailing has confirmed the dates for Fortaleza 2027 World Sailing Championships as 22-30 January 2027, with a Test Event being held one year prior. by World Sailing Posted 23 Sep 06:40 UTC All set in Trieste for the Melges 24 Worlds All set in Trieste for the Melges 24 Worlds Racing set to begin at Yacht Club Adriaco The countdown is nearly over. In just a few hours, the Yacht Club Adriaco will oversee the start of one of the most eagerly awaited international sailing events of the season. by International Melges 24 Class Association Posted 23 Sep 04:41 UTC 2025 Six Metre World Championship Day 1 2025 Six Metre World Championship Day 1 Wind gods fail to deliver in Oyster Bay, NY Sadly day one of the 2025 Six Metre World Championships at the Seawanhaka Corinthian Yacht Club (SCYC) proved to be a non-starter as the wind failed to make an appearance. by Fiona Brown Posted 23 Sep 00:51 UTC SailGP: Blackfoils caught out in Geneva - Day 2 SailGP: Blackfoils caught out in Geneva - Day 2 A day of mixed conditions and tight three-up racing has seen the Black Foils record an eighth place A day of mixed conditions and tight three-up racing has seen the Black Foils record an eighth place finish at the Rolex Switzerland Grand Prix on Lake Geneva, Switzerland. The team has dropped back to be third on the Season leaderboard. by Ben Mackey - Black Foils Posted 22 Sep 23:23 UTC 29er EuroCup at Alsóörs overall 29er EuroCup at Alsóörs overall The championship concluded with a dominant Hungarian performance Alsóörs hosted the 29er European Cup and National Championship last weekend, an event marked by challenging wind conditions and thrilling finishes. Over the course of three days, 26 teams from five countries competed in nine races on Lake Balaton. by International 29er Class Posted 22 Sep 18:06 UTC 52 Super Series Porto Cervo practice race 52 Super Series Porto Cervo practice race The loss of the last 'dress rehearsal' is something of a disappointment Although there was just enough breeze to execute a couple of meaningful practice starts, the breeze dropped away and thereafter proved insufficient to allow the planned two short official practice races to be sailed today off Porto Cervo. by 52 Super Series Posted 22 Sep 16:42 UTC Materials That Make the Difference Materials That Make the Difference Discover the performance fabrics behind the Henri-Lloyd AW25 collection Discover the performance fabrics behind our AW25 collection. This season, Henri-Lloyd has focused on advanced, responsibly sourced materials designed to thrive in demanding coastal conditions. by Henri-Lloyd Posted 22 Sep 11:00 UTC Teams are go for 2025 Six Metre World Championship Teams are go for 2025 Six Metre World Championship 29 boats registered and ready to race Registration is now complete and 29 teams from ten nations are ready to race for the 2025 Six Metre World Championships at the Seawanhaka Corinthian Yacht Club on Long Island Sound. by Fiona Brown Posted 22 Sep 09:06 UTC Harken France and Cyclops Marine Join Forces Harken France and Cyclops Marine Join Forces Distribution partnership will facilitate smarter sailing Harken France and Cyclops Marine are proud to announce a new distribution partnership. The leading manufacturer of sailboat performance and safety hardware since 1967, Harken is world-renowned for its commitment to innovation and quality. by Cyclops Marine Posted 22 Sep 08:00 UTC 2025 Dutch Water Week overall 2025 Dutch Water Week overall From experiment to future The Dutch Water Week concluded today with the pilot finals of the Sailing Grand Slam (SGS). by Simon Keijzer / Dutch Water Week Posted 22 Sep 07:49 UTC RORC Transatlantic Race 2026 preview RORC Transatlantic Race 2026 preview 3000 miles, one epic challenge The RORC Transatlantic Race in association with the International Maxi Association and Yacht Club de France will start from Marina Lanzarote on 11th January 2026. by Louay Habib / RORC Posted 22 Sep 07:32 UTC Aussies take it on in Geneva Aussies take it on in Geneva Flying Roos back on top of SailGP season leaderboard after tough racing in Geneva The BONDS Flying Roos have reclaimed their lead in the 2025 Season standings after securing a hard-fought podium finish in “street fight” conditions at the Rolex Switzerland Sail Grand Prix in Geneva. by BONDS Flying Roos Posted 22 Sep 00:14 UTC Ibiza JoySail overall Ibiza JoySail overall Ibiza JoySail closes with spectacular finale on a perfect inshore course After four days of racing, the closing day of Ibiza JoySail saw the fleet tackle a 12nm, triangular course in waters to the east of Ibiza Town. by Ibiza JoySail Posted 21 Sep 22:34 UTC And so, it begins… And so, it begins… Grand Final not run yet, but our Hobart coverage begins with something very cool Maybe a tad earlier than last year, which I think was after the Grand Final, but the 100th entrant seemed like a good place to set things off. Now with that said, Sail-World's Hobart coverage begins. by John Curnow, Sail-World.com AUS Editor Posted 21 Sep 22:00 UTC Emirates GBR Fourth in Geneva at Rolex SailGP Emirates GBR Fourth in Geneva at Rolex SailGP An on-water rudder swap was a first in the series' history The second day of racing at the inaugural Rolex Sail Grand Prix in Geneva proved a frustrating one for Emirates GBR. The team finished tenth and seventh in the day's two races. by Emirates GBR SailGP Team Posted 21 Sep 20:53 UTC ILCA Announcement ILCA Announcement Protecting the one-design integrity of the class ILCA's mission is to protect the integrity of strict one-design sailing—the principle that ensures every sailor competes on equal terms. This principle, enshrined in the ILCA Fundamental Rule, has been the foundation of our class's success. by ILCA Class Association Posted 21 Sep 19:49 UTC Podium finish at home SailGP in Geneva Podium finish at home SailGP in Geneva Driver Sébastien Schneiter described the atmosphere as unforgettable Swiss SailGP Team showed up in Geneva this weekend, claiming a podium finish in front of sell-out crowds at the Rolex Switzerland Sail Grand Prix. by Switzerland SailGP Team Posted 21 Sep 19:42 UTC The Ocean Race Europe 2025: The summer of racing The Ocean Race Europe 2025: The summer of racing Biotherm delivered a masterclass - Paprec Arkéa a lesson in consistency This Saturday, after a fiercely contested final race, the second edition of The Ocean Race Europe came to a close. It was a seven-week adventure from Germany to Montenegro, full of twists and turns, resilience, and raw emotion. by The Ocean Race Posted 21 Sep 19:30 UTC Time to celebrate… and then? Time to celebrate… and then? Paul Meilhat and the Biotherm team win The Ocean Race Europe And that's what you call finishing in style! Paul Meilhat, Amélie Grassi, Benjamin Ferré and Carlos Manera Pascual won the last coastal course contested this Saturday in Kotor Bay in Montenegro. by Biotherm Posted 21 Sep 18:29 UTC 2025 Bosphorus Race concludes 2025 Bosphorus Race concludes Istanbul, and its famous waterway, is an amazing sailing stadium Following two days of intense competition on the Sea of Marmara, the 24th Bosphorus Cup concluded today with the race on the Bosphorus Strait. by Quinag Posted 21 Sep 17:10 UTC Tornado Open, Mixed and Youth Europeans overall Tornado Open, Mixed and Youth Europeans overall Czech team dominated the event No more races were possible on the final day of the championship due to lack of wind, leaving the overall tally at five races sailed. by Maria Tsaou Posted 21 Sep 16:13 UTC Germany Deutsche Bank claim first SailGP event win Germany Deutsche Bank claim first SailGP event win Race Day 2 of the Rolex Switzerland Sail Grand Prix The Germany SailGP Team presented by Deutsche Bank has entered the winners circle, claiming their first event victory at the Rolex Switzerland Sail Grand Prix in tricky, light conditions on the waters of Lake Geneva. by SailGP Posted 21 Sep 16:03 UTC Tom Dolan retires from Solitaire du Figaro Tom Dolan retires from Solitaire du Figaro Flying Irishman injured his arm just one hour into the opening stage Reigning Solitaire du Figaro Paprec champion Tom Dolan confirmed this morning that he will withdraw from the third and final leg of the solo offshore race due to an injury sustained early in Leg One. by Tom Dolan Racing Posted 21 Sep 15:15 UTC SailGP: Germany score first Event win - Day 2 SailGP: Germany score first Event win - Day 2 The German crew led by Erik Heil sailed consistently, on a day where inconsistency was punished. Perhaps it was not surprising that in a nation known for its horology, that the time-clock should have played such a dominant role for the Final day of SailGP Switzerland. by Richard Gladwell/Sail-World.com/nz Posted 21 Sep 15:07 UTC Pyewacket 70 poised for more offshore success Pyewacket 70 poised for more offshore success Race-ready Pyewacket 70 on the market after five years of classic offshore race wins The pedigree of the two Juan K Volvo 70 designs from the 2011-12 Volvo Ocean Race has proved to be outstanding over a 15 year era. Both have transitioned from the Round the World race to be top offshore performers. Seize the rare opportunity to own one. by MCD Boutique Yacht Brokerage Posted 21 Sep 11:40 UTC 2025 Dutch Water Week day 4 2025 Dutch Water Week day 4 At the end of the city's main shopping street, spectators could watch the racing The penultimate day of the Dutch Water Week brought Olympic-class sailing and windsurfing right into the heart of Almere. by Simon Keijzer / Dutch Water Week Posted 21 Sep 11:13 UTC America's Cup: Controversial agreement signed America's Cup: Controversial agreement signed According to Italian media, the secret AC Partnership agreement has been signed by CoR/D* International sailing journalist, Fabio Pozo, writing for the Milan based newspaper La Stampa, reports that the secret America's Cup Partnership (ACP) agreement is expected to be signed next week. by Richard Gladwell/Sail-World.com/nz Posted 21 Sep 10:46 UTC