Rolex Fastnet Race video and wrap-up Rolex Fastnet Race video and wrap-up A worthy record-breaking centenary edition In stark contrast to the motley seven cruisers and decommissioned pilot cutters of the first Fastnet Race in 1925, this year's edition continued to break records, setting sail on 26 July with 444 entries. by James Boyd / RORC Posted 6 Aug 15:29 UTC Contender Worlds 2025 at Lake Garda Contender Worlds 2025 at Lake Garda More than 170 boats from a dozen countries created a true world championship I've just spent 7 weeks sailing in Europe with my friend Mark Bulka which ended with him winning his 5th world championship. Mark has won many regattas but in his acceptance speech he described this one as the highlight of his sailing career. by James Ellis Posted 6 Aug 13:51 UTC Cadet World Championship day 1 Cadet World Championship day 1 Conditions have especially suited the Frensham sailors The British Team have come into this event with realistic but hopeful expectations. The abandonment of yesterday's practice race meant several of the team had no prior experience sailing at the venue before racing proper. by Simon Cox Posted 6 Aug 13:24 UTC Final call for early entry for OK Dinghy Worlds Final call for early entry for OK Dinghy Worlds With more than 190 entries received so far, it will be the largest the class has ever held With more than 190 entries received so far, the 2025 OK Dinghy World Championship will be the largest the class has ever held. by Robert Deaves Posted 6 Aug 13:07 UTC 7 IMOCA teams set for The Ocean Race Europe 7 IMOCA teams set for The Ocean Race Europe The 4,500-nautical mile six-week race starts on Sunday The second edition of The Ocean Race Europe gets under way from Kiel in Germany this weekend, with seven fully-crewed mixed male and female IMOCA teams contesting a five-leg grand-prix that will take them from the Baltic Sea to the Adriatic. by Ed Gorman / IMOCA Globe Series Posted 6 Aug 12:50 UTC Advanced Rigging & Hydraulics partner WCC Advanced Rigging & Hydraulics partner WCC Proud to announce a new partnership with World Cruising Club Hamble-based rigging specialist, Advanced Rigging & Hydraulics is proud to announce a new partnership with World Cruising Club - the world's leading organiser of sailing rallies, including the internationally renowned ARC (Atlantic Rally for Cruisers). by Ancasta Group Posted 6 Aug 11:00 UTC Mercedes Benz Belfast RS400 Eurocup Days 1 & 2 Mercedes Benz Belfast RS400 Eurocup Days 1 & 2 A ferocious start before a single start gun had even sounded The prestigious RS400 Championships at Royal North of Ireland Yacht Club got off to a ferocious start before a single start gun had even sounded. by Jacob Ainsworth Posted 6 Aug 09:49 UTC 29er World Championship at Porto Day 3 29er World Championship at Porto Day 3 Porto Turns It On as Qualifying Series Wraps Up After a delayed start, Porto delivered on Day 3! With a big swell and light breeze early on, racing was slow to begin, but when the sea breeze kicked in around 13:30, it turned into a spectacular afternoon of 29er racing. by International 29er Class Posted 6 Aug 05:23 UTC ILCA 6 Youth Worlds in Los Angeles ILCA 6 Youth Worlds in Los Angeles Event wraps up with drama, determination, and world titles The final day of the 2025 ILCA 6 Youth World Championships delivered a full spectrum of sailing conditions — from nearly glassy waters to full hiking breeze — giving sailors one last challenge before the titles were claimed. by Agustín Argüelles Posted 5 Aug 19:00 UTC Tom Dolan set for Fig'Armor Race Tom Dolan set for Fig'Armor Race Final test ahead of Solitaire du Figaro title defence Tom Dolan, reigning champion of the Solitaire du Figaro, will depart tomorrow, August 6, aboard his Figaro 3 Kingspan to take part in the Fig'Armor Race. His final competitive outing before attempting to defend his historic title next month. by Tom Dolan Racing Posted 5 Aug 16:59 UTC 12sqM Sharpie Europeans Preview 12sqM Sharpie Europeans Preview Sharpies, 94 Not Out! Few dinghy classes can boast such a long and fascinating history as the Sharpie. Designed in 1931 by the German Kruger brothers, they won a design competition for a fast sailing dinghy under 6M, capable of being used for camping. by James Case, UK class chairman Posted 5 Aug 16:08 UTC Go Further. Go Faster. Go North. Go Further. Go Faster. Go North. Global footprint and local focus keep you connected Wherever you sail, North Sails is there—with you and for you. From your home waters to world-class regattas, our global footprint and local focus keep you connected. by North Sails Posted 5 Aug 15:00 UTC 34th Savills Channel Islands Hobie Cat Champs 34th Savills Channel Islands Hobie Cat Champs Local crews took on the world's best in St Aubins Bay Local crews took on the world's best for sailing supremacy at the 34th edition of the Channel Islands Hobie Cat Championships. The event was sponsored by Savills Jersey for a seventh year running and hosted by the Royal Channel Islands Yacht Club. by Gordon Burgis Posted 5 Aug 14:52 UTC Q&A with Henri-Lloyd Ambassador, Sam Goodchild Q&A with Henri-Lloyd Ambassador, Sam Goodchild Reflecting on a life shaped by the ocean Mark Jardine sat down with ambassador Sam Goodchild to reflect on a life shaped by the ocean - from growing up on a boat to competing in the world's toughest offshore races. Sam shares what drives him, how he handles fear and chasing a Vendée Globe dream. by Henri-Lloyd Posted 5 Aug 11:00 UTC RS Aero World Championships – What a Week! RS Aero World Championships – What a Week! A full-power week of racing at ENVSN in Quiberon, France The 2025 RS Aero World & Youth World Championships delivered a full-power week of racing at ENVSN in Quiberon, France — and it didn't disappoint. by Rooster Posted 5 Aug 07:30 UTC The Ocean Race Europe partners Virtual Regatta The Ocean Race Europe partners Virtual Regatta The thrill of online racing is back this summer Get ready to race in the ultimate online sailing challenge as The Ocean Race Europe teams up with Virtual Regatta for an action-packed summer. by The Ocean Race Posted 5 Aug 06:46 UTC PredictWind launches PredictRain PredictWind launches PredictRain New app From PredictWind delivers hyper-accurate, short-term rain predictions PredictRain is a groundbreaking standalone app that combines advanced AI modelling with intuitive tools to provide timely and precise rain forecasts for all types of outdoor activities. by PredictWind Posted 5 Aug 04:51 UTC 49er & 49erFX Junior Worlds champions crowned 49er & 49erFX Junior Worlds champions crowned One final race before the storm kicked in at Øresund The final day of the 2025 Junior World Championship delivered high drama and even higher waves. As wind and rain swept across the Øresund, Race Committees managed to run one final race before safety concerns forced an early end to the competition. by 49er & Nacra 17 Sailing Posted 5 Aug 04:43 UTC Admiral's Cup: Emotional, Rare, Unforgettable Admiral's Cup: Emotional, Rare, Unforgettable The 2025 Admirals' Cup set the stage for a bold new era in offshore racing Once the pinnacle of international offshore sailing, the return of the Admiral's Cup was a resounding success, setting the stage for a bold new era in offshire racing. by Louay Habib, RORC Posted 4 Aug 23:58 UTC 29er World Championship at Porto Day 2 29er World Championship at Porto Day 2 The breeze never quite showed up but the action didn't stop Day two of the Porto World Championships began with hope—and strategy. With light winds in the forecast, the race committee scheduled an early start in anticipation of a short sea breeze window. by International 29er Class Posted 4 Aug 19:55 UTC Cape 31 Early Bird Claims ORC Europeans Silver Cape 31 Early Bird Claims ORC Europeans Silver An epic performance at the 43rd Copa del Rey MAPFRE in Palma After an intense week of high-level racing at the 43rd Copa del Rey MAPFRE – ORC European Championship 2025, the Cape 31 Early Bird secured an outstanding 2nd place overall, just a few points shy of the title in a fiercely competitive 32-boat fleet. by Cape 31 Class Posted 4 Aug 19:45 UTC RS Aero World & Youth Worlds overall RS Aero World & Youth Worlds overall The fine Brittany weather and afternoon sea breezes have provided excellent racing The stage was set for a dramatic final day showdown in Quiberon Bay, France, to decide the titles for the 7th RS Aero Worlds and 4th Youth Worlds. by RS Aero International Class Association Posted 4 Aug 16:32 UTC RS Feva Worlds at Aix-les-Bains, France Overall RS Feva Worlds at Aix-les-Bains, France Overall Crowning of our 2025 World Champions As our World Championships drew to a thrilling close on Friday afternoon, the atmosphere was electric with anticipation! Sailors and families were buzzing with excitement as they prepared for their journey home. by Chrissie Le Petit Posted 4 Aug 16:00 UTC Just another event? Just another event? Is Cowes Week still a pinnacle regatta? We've been blessed with incredible sailing so far this summer in the UK (for once) with great breeze much of the time, and some of the best events in the world gracing our shores. But, like with Storm Floris, there are clouds on the horizon... by Mark Jardine Posted 4 Aug 15:00 UTC Cadet World Championship day 0 Cadet World Championship day 0 Just how long is a piece of string? So here we are, day one of the Cadet Worlds proper. The British Worlds Team have all arrived safely on site after their marathon journeys and tales of Cadets visiting the Arc de Triomphe and Eiffel Tower. by British Cadet Worlds Team Posted 4 Aug 14:53 UTC Tenerife Windsurf Grand Slam Day 3 Tenerife Windsurf Grand Slam Day 3 Pierre Mortefon draws first blood after the wind fills in late After a couple of days of waiting for the wind, Day 3 eventually provided the goods to end the wait for some official competition as the Slalom X got under way during the early evening in 15-18 knots of wind. by Chris Yates Posted 4 Aug 11:27 UTC 58th Governor's Cup Match Racing overall 58th Governor's Cup Match Racing overall Cole Tapper (AUS) two-peats, defeating Justin Callahahn (USA) 3-1 in the final When asked how the Round-Robin phase of the 58th Governor's Cup had gone for them, in which they lost six matches, Cole Tapper's veteran crew, Hamish Vass (AUS) and Jack Frewin (NZL), said, "a bit ropey. by Susan Kenney Posted 4 Aug 06:41 UTC 29er World Championship at Porto Day 1 29er World Championship at Porto Day 1 A late start on the first day in Portugal, waiting for the wind to fill in What a start to the 2025 29er Worlds in Porto! The day kicked off with a coaches meeting and a skippers briefing, setting the tone for an exciting first day on the water. by International 29er Class Posted 4 Aug 05:36 UTC America's Cup: Luna Rossa's beginning America's Cup: Luna Rossa's beginning Continuing the walk down memory lane with the past America's Cups and Italy's involvement. Continuing the walk down memory lane with the past America's Cups and Italy's involvement as a Challenger, in particular. This one looks at six times challenger, Luna Rossa from the team's beginnings to the 2024 campaign. by America's Cup Media Posted 4 Aug 00:09 UTC RS Feva Worlds Final Series Overall RS Feva Worlds Final Series Overall At the halfway point the atmosphere was electric At the halfway point of the 2025 World Championships, the atmosphere was electric, with sailors and their families excitedly gathered to celebrate this major event for the Feva family. by Chrissie Le Petit Posted 3 Aug 11:44 UTC GWA Wingfoil World Cup Fuerteventura concludes GWA Wingfoil World Cup Fuerteventura concludes Nia Suardiaz takes the win in the female FreeFly-Slalom division Following the conclusion of the Surf-Slalom discipline, attention turned to the FreeFly-Slalom for the final days of the GWA Wingfoil World Cup Fuerteventura 2025. by Wingfoil World Tour Posted 3 Aug 11:37 UTC Channel Islands Open Dinghy Masters Preview Channel Islands Open Dinghy Masters Preview The Carey Olsen Jersey Regatta will be hosting the championship Along with the 12th edition of the GBR IRC Channel Islands Championship for cruiser/racers, the Channel Islands Open Dinghy Masters Championship will also run under the Carey Olsen Jersey Regatta banner. by Bill Harris Posted 3 Aug 10:32 UTC ORC Europeans at Copa del Rey MAPFRE overall ORC Europeans at Copa del Rey MAPFRE overall The 2025 ORC European Champions Celebrated at the 43rd Copa del Rey MAPFRE in Palma The 2025 ORC European Championship, contested at the 43rd Copa del Rey MAPFRE, concluded with the Bay of Palma delivering sparkling sailing conditions for a fitting finale, which saw three of the four division titles decided on the last race. by Offshore Racing Congress Posted 3 Aug 04:40 UTC 58th Governor's Cup Match Racing Day 4 58th Governor's Cup Match Racing Day 4 Both semi-finals tied at 1-1 in the hotly contested event Justin Callahan (USA) who finished the Round-Robin phase at the top of the leaderboard, chose 4th place Morgan Pinckney (USA) as his Semi-finals opponent, and then lost the first Semis match to Pinckney. by Susan Kenney Posted 3 Aug 04:07 UTC 43 Copa del Rey MAPFRE overall 43 Copa del Rey MAPFRE overall Vesper score decisive European ORC title for the USA, other titles go to the wire The 2025 ORC European Championships contested at the 43rd Copa del Rey MAPFRE finished with the Bay of Palma delivering sparkling sailing conditions for a fitting finale which saw three of the four division titles decided on the last race. by Copa del Rey MAPFRE Posted 2 Aug 21:20 UTC Global Solo Challenge shares vision for 2027 Global Solo Challenge shares vision for 2027 Marco Nannini met with the leadership team of the Real Club Náutico de Vigo Global Solo Challenge organiser Marco Nannini met with the leadership team of the Real Club Náutico de Vigo (RCNV), reaffirming the club's commitment to hosting the start and finish of the 2027-2028 edition of the round-the-world sailing event. by Global Solo Challenge Posted 2 Aug 19:49 UTC Giorgio Armani Superyacht Regatta returns Giorgio Armani Superyacht Regatta returns A partnership renewed and a date set The Yacht Club Costa Smeralda is pleased to announce the renewal of its collaboration with Giorgio Armani, strengthening a partnership that unites the excellence of Italian style with a passion for the sea and sailing. by Yacht Club Costa Smeralda Posted 2 Aug 13:26 UTC Cape Horn Hall of Fame - Short list for voting Cape Horn Hall of Fame - Short list for voting The 15 prospective inductees now go forward to a vote by all members A shortlist of 15 nominations for induction into this year's Cape Horn Hall of Fame awards, has been announced by Sir Robin Knox-Johnston, Chairman of the Independent Hall of Fame selection committee. by Barry Pickthall for IACH Posted 2 Aug 10:09 UTC Snipe Italian Nationals registration open Snipe Italian Nationals registration open Held in Sardinia for the first time in the history of the class The Italian Snipe Class Association and the Yacht Club Porto Rotondo have officially opened registrations for the 2025 Snipe Open Italian Championship. The event is scheduled for October 2-5. by Alessandro Balzani Posted 2 Aug 09:48 UTC RS Aero World & Youth Worlds Day 3 & 4 RS Aero World & Youth Worlds Day 3 & 4 A good variety of fair breezes have graced the event so far Beautiful Brittany weather and a good variety of fair breezes have graced the RS Aero World & Youth Worlds, so far after 4 days of intense racing and international with 170 RS Aeros representing 17 nations over the four RS Aero Class rig sizes. by RS Aero International Class Association Posted 2 Aug 06:52 UTC