America's Cup: Class Rule and Tech Regs out America's Cup: Class Rule and Tech Regs out The America's Cup Class Rule and Technical Regulations for the Naples Match have been published With the clock ticking down to the start of the Louis Vuitton 38th America's Cup in Naples in 2027, the AC75 Class Rules and Technical Regulations have been issued to all teams and published with a focus on cost containment. by America's Cup Media Posted 11 Sep 00:18 PDT Manly 13ft Skiff and 16ft Skiff Season Opener Manly 13ft Skiff and 16ft Skiff Season Opener It was the perfect start to what shapes as a perfect season It was the perfect start to what shapes as a perfect season for the Manly 13 & 16ft skiff fleets. On a beautiful early spring afternoon last Saturday, a dozen 13s and sixteen 16-footers hit the water for the traditional rust-clearing non-pointscore race. by Adam Lucius Posted 10 Sep 22:55 PDT Rolex New York Yacht Club Invitational Cup Day 2 Rolex New York Yacht Club Invitational Cup Day 2 Homework pays dividends for Royal Canadian crew After what could only be described as a disastrous opening day for the Japan Sailing Federation team competing in the 2025 Rolex New York Yacht Club Invitational Cup, the squad roared back into relevance with a fourth and a first to start Day 2. by New York Yacht Club Posted 10 Sep 22:34 PDT J/24 Worlds 2025 in Plymouth, UK Day 2 J/24 Worlds 2025 in Plymouth, UK Day 2 No Luck of the Irish required for Cillian Dickson and his team on "Headcase" More challenging conditions with a 20 knot breeze, low visibility and damp conditions made for an uncomfortable but exciting race conditions on Wednesday for sailors and the race management teams. by James Mills Posted 10 Sep 22:27 PDT Lucky joins Sydney to Auckland Ocean Race fleet Lucky joins Sydney to Auckland Ocean Race fleet With a slew of line honours, overall wins and race records to her name A new international player has emerged as a threat in October's Sydney to Auckland Ocean Race (S2A) sponsored by Harken, as US yachtsman Bryon Ehrhart has entered his Juan Kouyoumdjian 88 designed Lucky. by Di Pearson / Sydney to Auckland media Posted 10 Sep 22:23 PDT Rolex Big Boat Series starts Thursday Rolex Big Boat Series starts Thursday Built on Tradition, Powered by Innovation The waters of San Francisco Bay are set to come alive with four action-packed days of racing at the 61st edition of the Rolex Big Boat Series, Thursday, September 11, through Sunday, September 14. by St. Francis Yacht Club Posted 10 Sep 19:46 PDT Maxi Yacht Rolex Cup 2025 Day 3 Maxi Yacht Rolex Cup 2025 Day 3 Four seasons day off Porto Cervo Off Porto Cervo this afternoon, the Maxi Yacht Rolex Cup fleet experienced calms; a stiff 20 knot Mistral with gusts of 30; rain; no rain; an overcast sky and occasional brilliant sunshine - all within a three to four hour window. by International Maxi Association Posted 10 Sep 15:55 PDT iQFOiL U23 Worlds at Portimão day 3 iQFOiL U23 Worlds at Portimão day 3 Tactical Twists and Podium Moves After two days of powerful north-westerlies and full-throttle racing, the men's qualifying series has wrapped up with plenty of movement on the leaderboard. From today, the intensity rises another notch as the fleet splits into Gold and Silver groups. by iQFOiL Communications Posted 10 Sep 14:40 PDT 35th Maxi Yacht Rolex Cup at Porto Cervo Day 3 35th Maxi Yacht Rolex Cup at Porto Cervo Day 3 Mistral wind puts boats and crews to the test The forecast Mistral arrived right on time today for the third day of the Maxi Yacht Rolex Cup, providing a challenge for both boats and crews. by Yacht Club Costa Smeralda Posted 10 Sep 13:55 PDT McIntyre Mini Madness solo around the world! McIntyre Mini Madness solo around the world! Orcas, Head Wounds & 144-mile days: Mini Globe Race's most dramatic leg yet The McIntyre Mini Globe Race is a marathon by any measure. Every section is like another solo transatlantic race and there are 11 back to back! The racing is intense for the front runners. It's not a cruise. by McIntyre Mini Globe Race Posted 10 Sep 12:36 PDT Superyacht Safety Comes Into Focus Superyacht Safety Comes Into Focus As Monitoring Tech Booms The weather is changing, and it's not just a sailor's hunch. Storms are forming faster and are more destructive. Onboard sailing superyachts, captains and crews are facing new challenges in predicting risk, and the message is clear. by Cyclops Marine Posted 10 Sep 11:00 PDT Switch Global Championships about to begin! Switch Global Championships about to begin! A fleet of 60 boats from 14 nations are taking part at Fraglia Vela Malcesine From September 11 to 14, the first international event for the brand-new Switch class will take place — a class that, in just one year, has seen astonishing growth. by Fraglia Vela Malcesine Posted 10 Sep 10:58 PDT La Solitaire du Figaro Paprec Leg 1 Day 4 La Solitaire du Figaro Paprec Leg 1 Day 4 Jules Delpech first at Needles Fairway, Alexis Loison leading the fleet After a lightning-fast Channel crossing this morning, the Figaro sailors have been kept busy with a succession of maneuvers and mark roundings. by La Solitaire du Figaro Paprec Posted 10 Sep 10:50 PDT Snipe Europeans 2025 at Vilamoura, Portugal Day 2 Snipe Europeans 2025 at Vilamoura, Portugal Day 2 Perfect sailing conditions for the fleet The second day of racing at the Snipe Europeans in Vilamoura could not have been better. Sailors enjoyed two back-to-back races under ideal conditions, with winds ranging from 240 to 250 degrees and steady breezes of 10 to 15 knots across the racecourse. by Prow Media Posted 10 Sep 10:37 PDT Pantaenius Yacht Racing Image Award 2025 Pantaenius Yacht Racing Image Award 2025 Submission of images open until 12 October The world's leading photography competition dedicated to the sport of sailing is now open. You have one month left to submit your best image, taken since 14 October 2024. by Pantaenius Yacht Racing Image Award Posted 10 Sep 10:00 PDT 4th ORC Double-Handed Worlds opening day 4th ORC Double-Handed Worlds opening day Heavy rain, poor visibility, and unstable winds forced organisers to cancel the Short Offshore Race The opening race of the ORC Double-Handed Worlds 2025, hosted by YC Monfalcone in collaboration with the Offshore Racing Congress (ORC) and held at Marina Monfalcone, was abandoned today due to severe weather conditions in the Northern Adriatic. by Offshore Racing Congress Posted 10 Sep 09:17 PDT Big Weather Gear appointed by Henri-Lloyd in USA Big Weather Gear appointed by Henri-Lloyd in USA A high-profile return to the US market with its new retail partner Henri-Lloyd will be making a high-profile return to the US market with the appointment of Big Weather Gear as its new retail partner. by Henri-Lloyd Posted 10 Sep 07:25 PDT The Ocean Race Europe Leg 5 Day 4 The Ocean Race Europe Leg 5 Day 4 Fast speeds and high stakes in thundery conditions as the fleet approaches Sicily After two days of predominantly light wind sailing and slow progress for the fleet, the top four teams - Paprec Arkéa (FRA), Biotherm (FRA), Allagrande Mapei (ITA), and Team Malizia (GER) - were the first to experience a low pressure weather system. by The Ocean Race Posted 10 Sep 07:18 PDT SailGP launches new rudders SailGP launches new rudders And unveils further innovations ahead of Saint-Tropez event SailGP has today announced significant steps forward in technological innovation and fleet capability, with the launch of new rudders and plans for automated foil-protection software specifically for high speed, highly-loaded maneuvers. by SailGP Posted 10 Sep 07:08 PDT SP80 aims for the world record in Namibia SP80 aims for the world record in Namibia Target 2026: Walvis Bay After two years of fine-tuning in Leucate (France), the SP80 team is preparing to take a decisive new step in its quest for the world sailing speed record. by SP80 Posted 10 Sep 07:06 PDT TORE: Leg 5 Day 3: Tight at mid-point TORE: Leg 5 Day 3: Tight at mid-point The four lead boats are covered by a small margin. They are expected to round at 1900hrs At the halfway point of Leg 5 of The Ocean Race Europe, the four lead boats are covered by a small margin. Provided the light breeze holds, they are expected to round at 1900hrs.. by Richard Gladwell/Sail-World NZ Posted 10 Sep 05:03 PDT America's Cup: Running silent and deep, again. America's Cup: Running silent and deep, again. A look at the flotsam that has surfaced as the Cup teams again go into deep and silent negotiation. A look at the state of the Cup - given the three weeks of silence since the hasty final Protocol signing. Previously a long deep dive by the teams has indicated that a lot of negotiation is underway. Here's what we've seen floating on the surface. by Richard Gladwell, Sail-World NZ Posted 9 Sep 22:57 PDT Rolex New York Yacht Club Invitational Cup Day 1 Rolex New York Yacht Club Invitational Cup Day 1 Despite hurdles, familiar faces surge to the fore With a punchy 15-knot easterly and six-foot seas, the first day of the ninth edition of the Rolex New York Yacht Club Invitational Cup was a trial by fire for the 20 all-amateur crews pursuing Corinthian yachting's most treasured prize. by New York Yacht Club Posted 9 Sep 20:41 PDT J/24 Worlds 2025 in Plymouth, UK Day 1 J/24 Worlds 2025 in Plymouth, UK Day 1 4 metre waves and gusts in excess of 30 knots 50 J24's from 12 countries (Argentina, Australia, France, Germany, Hungary, Ireland, Italy, Japan, Netherlands, USA and the UK) descended upon Plymouth, UK for their five day World Championship. by James Mills Posted 9 Sep 20:34 PDT Maxi Yacht Rolex Cup 2025 Day 2 Maxi Yacht Rolex Cup 2025 Day 2 Early World Championship leads for Magic Carpet E and Jolt in Porto Cervo After yesterday's frustrating lack of racing, the Costa Smeralda delivered for day two of the Maxi Yacht Rolex Cup. by International Maxi Association Posted 9 Sep 14:12 PDT Globe40 and La Solitaire du Figaro Paprec Globe40 and La Solitaire du Figaro Paprec A look at the Globe40 and the La Solitaire du Figaro Paprec It's always an encouraging sign when a round-the-world race begins its second edition, especially when the steeds in question are approachable boats for most serious sailors. by David Schmidt Posted 9 Sep 12:00 PDT Snipe Europeans 2025 at Vilamoura, Portugal Day 1 Snipe Europeans 2025 at Vilamoura, Portugal Day 1 Two Races Completed on Opening Day The Snipe European Championship 2025 officially got under way today in Vilamoura, where the fleet completed two solid races under excellent sailing conditions. by Prow Media Posted 9 Sep 11:29 PDT 35th Maxi Yacht Rolex Cup at Porto Cervo Day 2 35th Maxi Yacht Rolex Cup at Porto Cervo Day 2 Magic Carpet E, Jolt, Nice, H2O and Moat lead in their respective classes The second day of the Maxi Yacht Rolex Cup delivered excellent racing conditions for the fleet assembled in Porto Cervo, with north-westerly winds averaging 16 knots. by Yacht Club Costa Smeralda Posted 9 Sep 11:22 PDT iQFOiL U23 Worlds at Portimão day 2 iQFOiL U23 Worlds at Portimão day 2 Today, attention once again turns to the unique race area in front of the Santa Catarina fortress. Yesterday, the opening day of the U23 World Championships set the tone for a high-level competition in Portimão. Strong northwesterly winds of 15-18 knots allowed the Race Committee to launch four Course Racing starts. by iQFOiL Communications Posted 9 Sep 10:47 PDT 2025 Star Worlds at Split, Croatia Day 2 2025 Star Worlds at Split, Croatia Day 2 Negri and Lambertenghi win Day Two after tactical duel on the Adriatic The second day of racing at the 2025 Star World Championship in Split, Croatia, saw the full 101-boat fleet return to the water for Race 2 after a 90-minute wait ashore. by ISCYRA Posted 9 Sep 09:22 PDT La Solitaire du Figaro Paprec Leg 1 Day 3 La Solitaire du Figaro Paprec Leg 1 Day 3 All That for This... While most people ashore were sitting down for lunch, a strange ballet was unfolding at sea off Dieppe. Carried by the rising tide in the Channel and with barely a breath of wind, the solo sailors struggled to escape the second course mark, Daffodils. by La Solitaire du Figaro Paprec Posted 9 Sep 08:12 PDT The Ocean Race Europe Leg 5 Day 3 The Ocean Race Europe Leg 5 Day 3 Paprec Arkéa leads as new breeze sends IMOCA fleet speeding south Yoann Richomme's Paprec Arkéa team took two points for leading through the Leg 5 Scoring Gate ahead of Allagrande Mapei Racing. by The Ocean Race Posted 9 Sep 06:37 PDT Adventure Sport is moving much closer to audience Adventure Sport is moving much closer to audience OnboardLive opens up new storytelling avenues for The Ocean Race A new innovative technology solution, OnboardLive©, is making it possible to experience adventure sports, including offshore sailing, live, and in high-definition broadcast quality, even from the most remote corners of the world. by The Ocean Race Posted 9 Sep 03:36 PDT Marine Auctions: September Online Auctions Marine Auctions: September Online Auctions The bidding will open on Tuesday 23rd September The bidding for the September Online Auction will Open on Tuesday 23rd September and will close on Monday 29th September 2025. Entries are now being accepted for October's Online Auction. by Marine Auctions Posted 8 Sep 23:25 PDT Great Lakes Intercollegiate Offshore Regatta Great Lakes Intercollegiate Offshore Regatta It all came down to just a single point on Lake Michigan It all came down to just a single point on Lake Michigan. In the 9-boat J/105 class, the U.S. Naval Academy, sailing Peregrine owned by Mark and Meg Stoll, edged out the College of Charleston on Pura Vida by one point to take the win. by Storm Trysail Club Posted 8 Sep 16:27 PDT Lipinski & Carpentier win GLOBE40 Prologue Race Lipinski & Carpentier win GLOBE40 Prologue Race CREDIT MUTUEL crossed the finish line at 16:25 in Cadiz Today at 16:25, the CREDIT MUTUEL Class40 crossed the finish line in the prologue GLOBE40 in Cadiz. After waiting a few days in Lorient, the winners covered the miles of the course in 4 days 2 hours and 25 minutes. by Sirius Events Posted 8 Sep 14:48 PDT SailGP Racing on the Edge Season 5 Episode 9 SailGP Racing on the Edge Season 5 Episode 9 Germany find their spark in latest episode of Racing on the Edge After a disastrous start to their 2025 Season - seemingly-defined by an unprecedented 12-point penalty in Sydney - the Germany SailGP Team presented by Deutsche Bank have been fighting to prove themselves. by SailGP Posted 8 Sep 13:09 PDT Maxi Yacht Rolex Cup 2025 Day 1 Maxi Yacht Rolex Cup 2025 Day 1 No wind stops play on opening day Manoeuvres rehearsed, sails reshaped and weather forecasts downloaded - for teams on the opening day of the Maxi Yacht Rolex Cup there was disappointment off Porto Cervo as the wind failed to materialise adequately for racing to commence. by James Boyd / International Maxi Association Posted 8 Sep 11:59 PDT 35th Maxi Yacht Rolex Cup at Porto Cervo Day 1 35th Maxi Yacht Rolex Cup at Porto Cervo Day 1 The forecast light winds failed to materialise The forecast of light winds, but sufficient for racing, unfortunately failed to materialise as dead calm reigned on the first day of the 35th Maxi Yacht Rolex Cup. by Yacht Club Costa Smeralda Posted 8 Sep 11:59 PDT 2025 J/24 Corinthian US Nationals 2025 J/24 Corinthian US Nationals Three days of racing at Southwestern Yacht Club The final day of racing for the 2025 J/24 Corinthian US National Championship started at the scheduled noon time September 7 with winds blowing 12-14 at 255 degrees and a distance to the weather mark of 1.2 miles for a 4.7 miles course. by Julie & Christopher Howell Posted 8 Sep 11:43 PDT