Christophe Bogrand enters the GSC 2027 Christophe Bogrand enters the GSC 2027 Bringing with him a lifetime of sailing experience and over 150,000 miles sailed We are pleased to welcome Christophe Bogrand as the 17th confirmed entry in the Global Solo Challenge 2027-2028. Christophe, from Ploerdut in the Morbihan region of France, brings with him a lifetime of sailing experience and over 150,000 miles sailed. by Global Solo Challenge Posted 29 Apr 06:28 UTC Maxime Mesnil wins Ficker Cup Maxime Mesnil wins Ficker Cup Field complete for 60th Congressional Cup After a weekend of fierce competition, the field is set for this week's 60th annual Congressional Cup. Maxime Mesnil (FRA) won the Ficker Cup, but it is Nicole Breault (USA) and Peter Wickwire (CAN) who have advanced to the main field. by World Match Racing Tour Posted 29 Apr 05:33 UTC Antigua Race Week - Marina Resort Women's Race Day Antigua Race Week - Marina Resort Women's Race Day Tight margins define racing Varied conditions tested teams at Antigua Sailing Week today across a range of wind strengths, with the big boats enjoying adrenaline-pumping speeds of 20 knots in the stronger gusts. by Rupert Holmes/Antigua Sailing Week Posted 29 Apr 02:29 UTC La Larga crowns the winners of its fifth edition La Larga crowns the winners of its fifth edition Marking the official start of the 21st Sandberg PalmaVela The Real Club Náutico de Palma (RCNP) has brought the fifth edition of La Larga to a close, marking the official start of the 21st Sandberg PalmaVela. by Sandberg PalmaVela 2025 Posted 28 Apr 18:56 UTC Inaugural CIC Med Channel Race Day 2 Inaugural CIC Med Channel Race Day 2 A duel that set the lead of the race By the end of the afternoon of this first full day of racing, the competitors in the first edition of the CIC MED CHANNEL RACE had all already rounded the first major mark on the course in Calvi Bay, the No. 98 QWANZA has just crossed it at 6:00 p.m. by Sirius Events Posted 28 Apr 18:49 UTC A look inside the Spirit Yachts yard A look inside the Spirit Yachts yard A close look at what makes their yachts unique Traditional skills in boatbuilding could be regarded as a lost art from a bygone era. In the world of fibreglass and carbon, the joinery and laminating techniques of wood ribs and cedar strips are a thing of the past. by Mark Jardine Posted 28 Apr 17:00 UTC American Magic Quantum Racing ready for season American Magic Quantum Racing ready for season 2025 52 Super Series Season Opener this week in Saint-Tropez, France The 2025 52 SUPER SERIES season gets under way this week in Saint-Tropez, and American Magic Quantum Racing returns to the starting line with a fully unified sailing team that merges the two racing programs under one name. by American Magic Posted 28 Apr 16:39 UTC Transat Paprec Day 9 Transat Paprec Day 9 The Westward Conquest As the second week of competition begins on the Transat Paprec, a new race has started. After passing the La Palma waypoint during the night from Saturday to Sunday, the duos are now making rapid progress towards the Caribbean. by Transat Paprec Posted 28 Apr 14:31 UTC Cape 31 Season Opener at Cowes Cape 31 Season Opener at Cowes Akheilos storms to victory after a thrilling weekend of racing The Cape 31 UK fleet made a spectacular return to the Solent this weekend for the first round of the 2025 Cape 31 Race Circuit, hosted by the Royal London Yacht Club. by Cape 31 Class Posted 28 Apr 14:14 UTC Alegre set for the2025 52 Super Series Alegre set for the2025 52 Super Series Love and mutual support will be the key First to launch a new 2024 generation boat, sistership to Platoon Aviation, they had a solid season - fifth overall just 7 points behind Sled - but are still trying to get back to finishing on regatta podiums as they last did in Puerto Portals in 2023. by 52 Super Series Posted 28 Apr 13:59 UTC It's So Easy to Shop for Winning Sails Online It's So Easy to Shop for Winning Sails Online Shop North One Design sails online anytime for fast delivery Shop North One Design sails online anytime for fast delivery, in-stock availability, and podium-ready results. Don't wait, your next win starts here. by North Sails Posted 28 Apr 13:00 UTC 2025 RS Aero Europeans at Lake Garda overall 2025 RS Aero Europeans at Lake Garda overall Almost 120 competitors took part in the event at Circolo Vela Arco The RS Aero European Championships 2025 concluded on Sunday 27 April on Lake Garda, Trentino, organised by Circolo Vela Arco in collaboration with the Italian Sailing Federation and the RS Aero Italian and International Class Associations. by Elena Giolai Posted 28 Apr 11:36 UTC Nicholas Halliday makes history Nicholas Halliday makes history With ILCA 7 victory at 2025 French Olympic Week - Hyères Hong Kong's Nicholas Halliday has made sailing history, clinching first place in the ILCA 7 fleet at the French Olympic Week - Hyères (SOF), and becoming Hong Kong's first ever Sailing Grand Slam (SGS) event winner. by Deyon Lai Posted 28 Apr 10:25 UTC Young crew sails "little" Zen to victory Young crew sails "little" Zen to victory A Youth crew has topped the fleet at Sail Port Stephens with a dominant performance. For the third time in just five years, Zen has emerged victorious as the IRC NSW Champion—this time aboard the iconic Farr 40, affectionately dubbed “little Zen.” With big Zen en route to the UK for this year's prestigious Admiral's Cup campaign. by Doyle Sails Posted 28 Apr 09:57 UTC Doyle Sails Round North Island Two-Handed Race Doyle Sails Round North Island Two-Handed Race Doyle Sails as the major partner for the Doyle Sails Round North Island Two-Handed Yacht Race 2026. The Shorthanded Sailing Association of New Zealand (SSANZ) and Doyle Sails are delighted to announce Doyle Sails as the major partner for the Doyle Sails Round North Island Two-Handed Yacht Race 2026. by Doyle Sails Posted 28 Apr 08:24 UTC Antigua Race Week - English Harbour Rum Race Day Antigua Race Week - English Harbour Rum Race Day Tight racing and fun on shore The opening day of the main Antigua Sailing Week series served up glorious sailing conditions for nine classes racing in 12-16 knot tradewinds. by Rupert Holmes/Antigua Sailing Week Posted 28 Apr 02:34 UTC 'Trifork' wins La Larga line honours 'Trifork' wins La Larga line honours The VO70 completed the 228 mile course in 24 hours and 34 minutes At 16:54 today, the VO70 "Trifork" from Real Club Náutico de Palma, skippered by Joern Larsen, crossed the finish line of La Larga after sailing 228 miles in 24 hours and 34 minutes. by Sandberg PalmaVela 2025 Posted 27 Apr 20:18 UTC VDRY Jackets and Vests VDRY Jackets and Vests Stay dry, stay adventurous! If you need protection from the elements without overheating, rely on Vaikobi's VDRY range of jackets and vests. by Vaikobi Posted 27 Apr 20:15 UTC Naval Academy Regatta - RAN 630 starts Naval Academy Regatta - RAN 630 starts The fleet sets sail towards Porto Cervo The eighth edition of the Regatta of the Naval Academy - RAN 630 - got underway on time today. With a wind from the east-northeast at about 12 knots, the fleet of 17 competitors set off on time at 11:00 from the waters off Livorno (on the Tuscany coast). by Giuliano Luzzatto Posted 27 Apr 18:53 UTC Inaugural CIC Med Channel Race underway Inaugural CIC Med Channel Race underway A good start despite light winds in Marseille harbour This Sunday, April 27, the first edition of the CIC MED CHANNEL RACE set sail at 1:00 PM from Marseille harbour. Despite light winds, the race committee was able to find the right position on the water to release the 12 crews and 24 skippers on time. by Sirius Events Posted 27 Apr 16:30 UTC 5th Dragon Cup at Vilamoura Sailing Overall 5th Dragon Cup at Vilamoura Sailing Overall Lasting memories both on the water and ashore under Vilamoura's great spring conditions The 5th edition of the Dragon Cup Vilamoura has concluded with great success, leaving lasting memories both on the water and ashore. Over the course of the event, sailors completed a total of eight races under Vilamoura's great spring conditions. by Prow Media Posted 27 Apr 16:22 UTC Australia's next wave at French Olympic Week Australia's next wave at French Olympic Week Morris faced light and patchy breeze in the must-win medal showdown French Olympic Week in Hyères delivered everything from the roaring mistral winds that pushed physical limits to the patience-testing light airs that demanded calm and clarity. by Australian Sailing Team Posted 27 Apr 05:36 UTC Peters & May Round Antigua Race Peters & May Round Antigua Race Roy Disney's Pyewacket 70 takes line honours after fierce battle with Lee Overlay Partners lll Two very different yachts proved to be almost perfectly matched for much of today's challenging and memorable edition of this classic 50-mile course. by Rupert Holmes/Antigua Sailing Week Posted 27 Apr 01:35 UTC Sail Canada at 2025 French Olympic Week overall Sail Canada at 2025 French Olympic Week overall Antonia and Georgia Lewin-LaFrance win bronze medal at Sailing Grand Slam Series event Antonia and Georgia Lewin-LaFrance from Chester, N.S., won the bronze medal in 49erFX at the second event of the 2025 Sailing Grand Slam Series, French Olympic Week, which was held April 21-26 in Hyères, FRA. by Sail Canada Posted 27 Apr 00:09 UTC The Battle for La Larga begins The Battle for La Larga begins As the fleet heads towards Ibiza With very light winds and after a postponement of more than four hours, La Larga finally got under way today at 16h20 in the Bay of Palma. by Sandberg PalmaVela 2025 Posted 26 Apr 18:25 UTC RAN 630, Regata dell'Accademia Navale Preview RAN 630, Regata dell'Accademia Navale Preview Ready for the start on Sunday of the 8th edition Everything is ready at the Livorno Yacht Club, inside the ancient harbour, for the eighth edition of the Regatta of the Naval Academy - RAN 630. by Giuliano Luzzatto Posted 26 Apr 17:04 UTC Register for the International Optimist Regatta Register for the International Optimist Regatta Early entry discount ends May 1! Register now for the 32nd International Optimist Regatta (IOR), TOTE Clinic, and TOTE Team Race, June 9-15, 2025. by Carol Bareuther Posted 26 Apr 16:38 UTC 56th Semaine Olympique Française de Hyères overall 56th Semaine Olympique Française de Hyères overall USA skiffs gold and silver as Italy and China top medal table The final day of the 56th edition of French Olympic Week saw Italy join China at the top of the medal table as they won a medal of every colour across the six Medal Races after China's exploits on Friday. by Fédération Française de Voile Posted 26 Apr 15:22 UTC Transat Paprec Day 7 Transat Paprec Day 7 Michel Desjoyeaux: "Ordinary people wouldn't agree to live through this" THE INTERVIEW. He will forever be the first. Alongside Jacques Caraës, Michel Desjoyeaux won the inaugural edition of the Transat Paprec. That was in 1992—he wasn't yet known as "the Professor," but already had all the talent. by Transat Paprec Posted 26 Apr 14:48 UTC Weller and Lexus partner with Kieler Woche Weller and Lexus partner with Kieler Woche The new partnership combines high-quality mobility and maritime flair With WELLER - one of the largest automotive dealership groups in Germany - and its premium brand Lexus, the summer and sailing festival has two new strong premium partners on board who embody exactly that. by Kiel Week Posted 26 Apr 09:57 UTC Sail Canada at 2025 French Olympic Week Day 5 Sail Canada at 2025 French Olympic Week Day 5 Two Canadian boats will take part in Saturday's Medal Races Here are the highlights of Sail Canada's National Team on DAY 5 of the 2025 French Olympic Week held April 21-26 in Hyères, FRA, the second event of the 2025 Sailing Grand Slam Series. by Sail Canada Posted 25 Apr 23:02 UTC Transat Paprec Day 6 Transat Paprec Day 6 A high-tension weekend At sea for six days, the competitors have already completed a quarter of the Transat Paprec course. After crossing the Bay of Biscay, rounding Cape Finisterre, and sailing down the Portuguese coast, the fleet has now stretched out. by Transat Paprec Posted 25 Apr 19:27 UTC 56th Semaine Olympique Française de Hyères day 5 56th Semaine Olympique Française de Hyères day 5 Israel deny China triple gold On a day of high pressure - in all senses - and drama in all the Medal series, team power and individual brilliance produced some of the closest board Finals in Hyères history. by Fédération Française de Voile Posted 25 Apr 19:13 UTC French Open Skiff won by RS500 French Open Skiff won by RS500 Emma and Luke McEwen switch roles and class, and take the victory Right at the start of their first season in the RS500, and with a switch of roles in the boat, Emma and Luke McEwen have won the prestigious French Open Skiff event at Lac du Der. by Sally Campbell Posted 25 Apr 18:56 UTC Sled looking to avoid 2024's late season slide Sled looking to avoid 2024's late season slide As the 52 Super Series starts next week in Saint-Tropez Fourth overall last season, 2024 and fourth also on 2022's final standings, fifth in 2023 Takashi Okura's USA flagged Sled team start 2025 looking to find the small percentage gains here and there. by 52 Super Series Posted 25 Apr 17:28 UTC Smarter at the Dock, Safer at Sea Smarter at the Dock, Safer at Sea How Upgrades Are Changing Cruising The service being offered by yacht manufacturers leaps forward every year - responding to a market which demands the highest quality in every aspect. by Cyclops Marine Posted 25 Apr 15:00 UTC 2025 O'pen Skiff North American "Un-Regatta 2025 O'pen Skiff North American "Un-Regatta More than seventy junior sailors from as far as Switzerland traveled to Pensacola More than seventy junior sailors from as far as Switzerland traveled to Pensacola Yacht Club to experience the O'pen Skiff "Un-Regatta" vibe. by Jen Guimaraes Posted 25 Apr 14:27 UTC Transatlantic Race 2025 Preview Transatlantic Race 2025 Preview A North Atlantic adventure like no other The Transatlantic Race 2025 from the East Coast of the United States to the shores of the United Kingdom stands as one of sailing's most time-honored and demanding challenges. by Louay Habib Posted 25 Apr 13:52 UTC A+T Instruments 10th Anniversary Celebrations A+T Instruments 10th Anniversary Celebrations "We set out to make the World's Best Yacht Instruments" Globally recognised yacht instruments company A+T Instruments is celebrating its 10th anniversary this year after a decade of successful growth by pushing the boundaries of quality and customer service. by A+T Instruments Posted 25 Apr 11:00 UTC Is the Côte d'Azure set to deal a dose of déjà vu? Is the Côte d'Azure set to deal a dose of déjà vu? All set for the 52 SUPER SERIES 2025 season opener next week Teams from the 52 SUPER SERIES, the world's leading grand prix monohull circuit, have been hard at work through the winter and spring preparing for the 2025 season, technical updates giving way recently to on the water training. by 52 Super Series Posted 25 Apr 05:26 UTC