Marine Auctions: May Online Auctions Marine Auctions: May Online Auctions Marina Berths and Vessels, some vessels unreserved Marina Berths and Vessels, some vessels unreserved. The Bidding for the May Online Auction will commence on Thursday 23rd May and will end on Thursday 29th May at 2pm AEST. by Marine Auctions Posted 12 May 14:40 PDT Dragon Worlds at Vilamoura Day 1 Dragon Worlds at Vilamoura Day 1 Ideal conditions for competitive racing in Portugal The highly anticipated Dragon World Championship by Tivoli Hotels & Resorts officially kicked off today in Vilamoura, welcoming some of the world's finest Dragon sailors for the first day of racing. by Prow Media Posted 12 May 12:13 PDT Race hard, sail fast, experience the unforgettable Race hard, sail fast, experience the unforgettable The countdown is on to the 2026 RORC Caribbean 600 Organised by the Royal Ocean Racing Club in association with the Antigua Yacht Club, the 17th edition of the RORC Caribbean 600 will start in Antigua on Monday 23rd February 2026. by Louay Habib / RORC Posted 12 May 11:19 PDT How Seldén Carbon Masts are made How Seldén Carbon Masts are made I took a look around the Seldén Mast factory with Richard Thoroughgood to find out more I took a look around the Seldén Mast factory with Richard Thoroughgood from Seldén to find out a bit more about how the carbon tow reels become the masts that we use when out sailing. by Mark Jardine Posted 12 May 08:00 PDT SailGP upgrades F50 fleet ahead of New York event SailGP upgrades F50 fleet ahead of New York event A series of upgrades are now under way to all 12 wingsails Following a full inspection and review, SailGP can confirm a series of upgrades are now under way to all 12 wingsails in the championship's fleet of high-speed F50 catamarans. by SailGP Posted 12 May 07:31 PDT Melges 24s launch 2025 Great Lakes Season Melges 24s launch 2025 Great Lakes Season Muskegon YC promises first-class race management, scenic shoreside amenities, top-notch hospitality The 2025 Quantum Sails Melges 24 Great Lakes Cup Series kicks off in full force on May 17-18 with the highly anticipated Muskegon Spring Championship, hosted by Muskegon Yacht Club. by U.S. Melges 24 Class Association Posted 12 May 07:22 PDT American Yacht Club Spring Regatta American Yacht Club Spring Regatta Dozens of J/crews from around the region enjoyed racing in coastal PHRF and ORC fleets This past week, the American Yacht Club hosted its annual Spring Regatta from Friday to Sunday on Western Long Island Sound. by J/Boats Posted 12 May 07:08 PDT ILCA 6 Women's and ILCA 7 Men's Worlds day 1 ILCA 6 Women's and ILCA 7 Men's Worlds day 1 Wind drops during a period known for the strongest tidal currents The first day of the ILCA World Championship brought a dual challenge of tide and wind to the waters off Qingdao. According to the Chinese lunar calendar, today marks the 15th day of the fourth month — a period known for the strongest tidal currents. by International Laser Class Association Posted 12 May 06:16 PDT 2025 Vashon Island Race 2025 Vashon Island Race 'Glory' record the third fastest time after a postponed start No one would have guessed during the postponed start for lack of wind, that 'Glory' would record the third fastest time for the Vashon Island Race. by Jay Leon Posted 12 May 01:16 PDT Race Yachts latest premium offerings Race Yachts latest premium offerings When only the best will do... Race Yachts are thrilled to present our latest premium offerings in high-performance race yachts, available now through Race Yachts Brokerage. Our collection features some of the most exciting vessels on the market. by Jason Rowed, Race Yachts Posted 11 May 22:13 PDT USVI Hotel & Tourism Association Regatta USVI Hotel & Tourism Association Regatta Cruz Bay Watersports Triumphs at 6th annual running of the event Eight teams representing the territory's hospitality and tourism sectors found their place in the sun, and on the sea, at the 6th Annual Hotel & Tourism Association Regatta. by Carol Bareuther Posted 11 May 16:39 PDT Paul Whiting: Tribute to top designer Paul Whiting: Tribute to top designer Paul Whiting Tribute this Thursday May 15 at Ponsonby Cruising Club A Paul Whiting Tribute is being held at the Ponsonby Cruising Club on this Thursday May 15 2025. The Whiting designed and built "Taranui 3" (the plug for the Whiting 47) and the mighty "Magic Bus" will be on display right outside the club. by Whiting Family Posted 11 May 13:45 PDT Dragon Worlds Sets Sail in Vilamoura Dragon Worlds Sets Sail in Vilamoura 50 boats and 160 sailors representing 17 countries have gathered in Portugal The highly anticipated Dragon World Championship by Tivoli Hotels & Resorts officially sets sail today in the stunning waters of Vilamoura. by Prow Media Posted 11 May 11:19 PDT Special Sunday brunch & learn Special Sunday brunch & learn Women on the Water: The History of Female Sailors on the Great Lakes On Sunday, May 18, join us for a special Bunch & Learn event, Women on the Water: The History of Female Sailors on the Great Lakes. by Midwest Women's Sailing Conference Posted 11 May 10:19 PDT An emotional evening in Les Sables d'Olonne An emotional evening in Les Sables d'Olonne Les Sables d'Olonne lit up to celebrate the heroes of the Vendée Globe 2024-2025 On Saturday 10 May, Les Sables d'Olonne lit up to celebrate the heroes of the Vendée Globe 2024-2025. An exceptional evening brought together tens of thousands of people, with strong emotions and unforgettable memories, despite the driving rain. by Vendée Globe media Posted 10 May 23:34 PDT The Swan Bonifacio Challenge concludes in style The Swan Bonifacio Challenge concludes in style The opening event of The Nations League 2025 wraps up with tight racing After four days of spirited competition and a vibrant week both on and off the water, the curtain closes on the Swan Bonifacio Challenge, the inaugural event of the 2025 Nations League by ClubSwan Racing. by ClubSwan Racing Posted 10 May 11:31 PDT iQFOiL Youth & Junior International Games overall iQFOiL Youth & Junior International Games overall Valentino Blewett and Medea Falcioni win in the U19 fleets; Brüll and Ugurlu top the U17 categories The iQFOiL Youth & Junior International Games concluded in Torbole, Lake Garda, with the debut of the eight-rider experimental Medal Series format—featuring only semifinals and finals—after five days of intense and exciting racing. by iQFOiL Communications Posted 10 May 11:15 PDT Pyewacket 70 & Kialoa III: Comparing two legends Pyewacket 70 & Kialoa III: Comparing two legends Today Pyewacket 70, a modified Volvo 70, is one of the fastest 70 footers around Antigua Sailing Week 2025 was attended by two top-end offshore racing yachts from very different times. by Antigua Sailing Week Posted 10 May 10:00 PDT IMOCA and 11th Hour Racing to continue partnership IMOCA and 11th Hour Racing to continue partnership Advancing Sustainability and Leadership Initiatives The International Monohull Open Class Association (IMOCA) has renewed its partnership with 11th Hour Racing for the 2025 season. by Ed Gorman / IMOCA Globe Series Posted 10 May 02:10 PDT New Loft 57 Podcast Episode Live Now New Loft 57 Podcast Episode Live Now Featuring Vendée Globe winner Charlie Dalin, Ken Read, and Guillaume Verdier Loft 57, the North Sails Podcast, offers exclusive access to the biggest names in sailing. Our newest episode features Vendée Globe winner Charlie Dalin, North Sails President Ken Read, and naval architect Guillaume Verdier. by North Sails Posted 9 May 13:13 PDT iQFOiL Youth & Junior International Games day 4 iQFOiL Youth & Junior International Games day 4 Sprint Slalom takes center stage in Torbole The penultimate day was all about Sprint Slalom. Despite a light southerly breeze, the wind remained steady throughout the afternoon, allowing all fleets to efficiently complete a full round of Sprint Racing heats. by iQFOiL Communications Posted 9 May 11:04 PDT Join August's celebration of Flying Fifteens Join August's celebration of Flying Fifteens Enter now for the Flying Fifteen World, International and National Championships The Weymouth & Portland National Sailing Academy 'WPSNA' will be hosting three championships in one with the UK Nationals and Pre-Worlds and the World and International Championships between 10th-21st August. by Christina Moncur Posted 9 May 10:34 PDT XR 41 Dominates at MaiOR Regatta XR 41 Dominates at MaiOR Regatta Racing Renaissance in Kiel The all-new XR 41 "Formula X" secured a resounding debut victory, reviving X-Yachts' competitive legacy and energising a vibrant international racing fleet. by X-Yachts Posted 9 May 08:44 PDT World Sailing Annual Conference & Awards preview World Sailing Annual Conference & Awards preview This will be the second time the town has hosted a World Sailing Annual Conference. The coastal destination of Dún Laoghaire has been chosen to host the 2025 World Sailing Annual Conference and World Sailing Awards from 3-8 November 2025, bringing together over 400 international delegates. by World Sailing Posted 9 May 08:18 PDT Transat Paprec Finish - The most beautiful night Transat Paprec Finish - The most beautiful night Charlotte Yven claims victory again under the Skipper Macif banner, this time with Hugo Dhallenne From the explosion of joy of Charlotte Yven and Hugo Dhallenne (Skipper Macif) to the happiness of Thomas de Dinechin and Aglaé Ribon, less than three hours passed. by Transat Paprec Posted 9 May 08:11 PDT TOR Summit Genova and Generation Ocean Symposium TOR Summit Genova and Generation Ocean Symposium Genova will host a powerful three-day event connecting generations to protect the ocean The Ocean Race Summit Genova and the Generation Ocean Symposium, an ambitious three-day event, will take place in Genova, Italy in November 2025. by The Ocean Race Posted 9 May 03:41 PDT ULTIM® Class presents its race programme ULTIM® Class presents its race programme Ambitious sporting programme for the next four seasons Synonymous with excellence and innovation in the world of ocean racing, the ULTIM® Class presents an ambitious sport programme for the next four seasons, alternating single-handed, double-handed and crewed races. by Matthieu Honoré Posted 9 May 00:49 PDT SAY it with intent! 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It's all about efficiency, acceleration, pace, and the amount of horsepower required to get there. by John Curnow, Global Editor, Powerboat.World Posted 8 May 12:00 PDT Hannah Mills OBE to share carbon footprint success Hannah Mills OBE to share carbon footprint success At World Sailing Sustainability Session Great Britain's most successful female Olympic sailor and strategist for Emirates GBR SailGP Team, Hannah Mills OBE, will headline as guest speaker at World Sailing's upcoming Sustainability Session on renewable energy in the sport. by World Sailing Posted 8 May 11:45 PDT iQFOiL Youth & Junior International Games day 3 iQFOiL Youth & Junior International Games day 3 Intense competition on Lake Garda: 30 course races today, 5 for each fleet Racing intensified on Day 3 of the iQFOiL Youth & Junior International Games on Lake Garda, as more stable conditions finally allowed a full program of racing. by iQFOiL Communications Posted 8 May 11:32 PDT Transat Paprec Day 19 - hours from the finish Transat Paprec Day 19 - hours from the finish The first boats are expected to arrive in the middle or late part of the night in Saint Barthélemy In less than 24 hours, we'll know the winner, the podium, and the full rankings of this incredible Transat Paprec. As they battle through a windless zone that's capturing everyone's attention, the competitors know that anything is still possible. by Transat Paprec Posted 8 May 11:29 PDT Stop Guessing, Start Winning Stop Guessing, Start Winning The Ultimate Cheat Sheet for Fast Rig Settings You know the boats that kept finishing ahead of you last season? They're not faster. They're just better at repeating what works. by Cyclops Marine Posted 8 May 09:18 PDT Henri-Lloyd Dynamic Lite Jacket Henri-Lloyd Dynamic Lite Jacket Will it become your new favourite jacket? We all have that one favourite jacket, which no matter what the weather or where you're going, it's the one you pick out above everything else. The new Dynamic Lite Jacket from Henri-Lloyd is set to become the new fave jacket. by Henri-Lloyd Posted 8 May 08:30 PDT Tshcüss 2 eyes Transatlantic Race line honors Tshcüss 2 eyes Transatlantic Race line honors The competitors will cover a distance of approximately 3,000 miles Many people find comfort in the familiar. Not Christian Zugel, who spent his youth in landlocked southern Germany, but discovered, late in life, a passion for blue-water ocean racing. by Stuart Streuli Posted 8 May 07:43 PDT 2025 44Cup Porto Cervo Preview 2025 44Cup Porto Cervo Preview Back up to 11 teams for the first time since 2016 With the RC44 fleet now safely returned from the Caribbean, competition on the 44Cup resumes again next week with the second event of the 2025 season taking place in the Italian sailing mecca of Porto Cervo. by 44Cup Posted 8 May 07:20 PDT World Foiling Congress 2025 World Foiling Congress 2025 Foiling industry aligns on certification framework After a successful debut in 2024, the World Foiling Congress returns to Genova on May 20th as the global reference event for the foiling industry — a full day dedicated to insight, exchange, and strategic vision for the future of waterborne mobility. by WeAreFoiling Posted 8 May 03:17 PDT Charlie Dalin ready to defend IMOCA Globe Series Charlie Dalin ready to defend IMOCA Globe Series The 2024 IMOCA Globe Series Championship was a huge success If you follow the IMOCA Class, you will know that Charlie Dalin is a serial race winner, and last season he emerged for the third time in his career as IMOCA Globe Series Champion in a year capped off by a record-breaking victory in the Vendée Globe. by Ed Gorman / IMOCA Globe Series Posted 8 May 02:46 PDT America's Cup: Part 1 - Big Bad Dennis returns America's Cup: Part 1 - Big Bad Dennis returns Set in the year 3156, this story on the 414th America's Cup takes us far into the future Set in the year 3156, no physical boats exist. Far too costly and disruptive to the delicate environments involved, the event is conducted entirely through simulation—broadcast from multiple orbital stations, home of all industrial and economic activities by Pierre-Jean M. Cottalorda Posted 8 May 02:13 PDT Waszp Upgrade Guide Waszp Upgrade Guide Well-functioning control systems make the boat easier to handle The WASZP is a high-performance, single-handed dinghy that is surprisingly simple to rig. Although the setup is fairly straightforward, it's crucial that all the systems run smoothly and efficiently. by Allen Posted 8 May 00:15 PDT FD Future kicks off 9 Great Lakes Sailing League FD Future kicks off 9 Great Lakes Sailing League With the AnTa 2025 Yunnan Plateau Lakes and Mountains Series On May 2nd and 4th, FD Future kicks off AnTa 2025 Yunnan Plateau Lakes and Mountains Series: The Nine Great Lakes Sailing League with 30 FD Future boats nearly 100 participants for both regattas in XingYun Lake and YiLong Lake. by Carren Shi Posted 7 May 23:07 PDT