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Ian Williams: From chess champ to WMT winner
Shirley Robertson is joined by eight-time World Match Racing Champion Ian Williams
© Ian Roman/WMRT
Collinson FX: July 17: Chasing Trade Agreements
These trade dependent nations are desperate to negotiate a deal with the US
© Justin Mitchell
Fresh breezes predicted for SailGP and AC
Fresh breezes are forecast for both racedays, in SailGP and the first race of the Admirals Cup.
© Richard Gladwell - Sail-World.com / nz
Mackay Bieker dominates at Moth Worlds
Innovation was on display at the just concluded Moth Worlds across nearly every area of the Mackay Bieker Moth.
© Martina Orsini
SailGP: Stands go up in Portsmouth
The grandstand is in place and prominent on the Portsmouth shoreline, in readiness for the weekend. New rudders revealed.
© Richard Gladwell - Sail-World.com / nz
Admirals' Cup: Predictwind weather supplier
Admirals' Cup: Predictwind weather supplier
Predictwind champions diversity and empowers Women in Offshore Racing
PredictWind, a global leader in marine weather forecasting, is proud to announce its significant involvement in the upcoming Admiral's Cup 2025.
by Casey Hodges/Predictwind
Posted 18 Jul 05:02 NZST
Ian Williams - Eight times WMRT champion
Ian Williams - Eight times WMRT champion
Shirley Robertson is joined by eight-time World Match Racing Champion Ian Williams
Shirley Robertson is joined by eight-time World Match Racing Champion Ian Williams, as the duo get together to discuss Williams' career at the sharp end of the most combative discipline in the sport of competitive sailing.
by Shirley Robertson
Posted 18 Jul 04:50 NZST
Collinson FX: July 17: Chase for Trade Agreements
Collinson FX: July 17: Chase for Trade Agreements
These trade dependent nations are desperate to negotiate a deal with the US
Trade dependent nations are desperate to negotiate a deal with the US, but are finding it difficult, to even secure a meeting.
by Collinson FX
Posted 17 Jul 09:46 NZST
SailGP - Fresh breezes predicted
SailGP - Fresh breezes predicted
Fresh breezes are forecast the first day of racing in SailGP and the Admirals Cup.
With two days remaining to the start of racing in SailGP Portsmouth, the forecast is for fresh breezes on both racedays, which should make for exciting racing.
by Richard Gladwell in Portsmouth
Posted 17 Jul 05:36 NZST
Nominations open for World Sailing Awards 2025
Nominations open for World Sailing Awards 2025
Presentation to be held at the Royal St. George Yacht Club in Dún Laoghaire on 5th November
Many of the sport's biggest names will be in attendance at the World Sailing Awards 2025, held on Wednesday 5 November at a gala ceremony at the Royal St. George Yacht Club in Dún Laoghaire, Ireland.
by World Sailing
Posted 17 Jul 04:12 NZST
Mackay Bieker BM-V3 dominates at 2025 Moth Worlds
Mackay Bieker BM-V3 dominates at 2025 Moth Worlds
Innovation was on display at the just concluded Moth Worlds across nearly every area of the boat.
The 2025 Moth World Championships in Lake Garda delivered thrilling racing across a wide range of conditions, featuring an elite lineup of Olympic champions, America's Cup helmsmen, SailGP stars, and the next group of up-and-coming youth.
by Julia Faire/Mackay Boats
Posted 17 Jul 03:07 NZST
SailGP: Stands go up in Portsmouth
SailGP: Stands go up in Portsmouth
The grandstand is in place and prominent on the Portsmouth shoreline, in readiness for the weekend
The grandstand is in place and prominent on the Portsmouth shoreline, in readiness for this weekend's SailGP event, which marks the start of the European circuit for the League's Season 5.
by Richard Gladwell, Sail-World.com/nz
Posted 16 Jul 12:22 NZST
America's Cup: Azzurra Challenge
America's Cup: Azzurra Challenge
Azzurra's 1983 debut turned Italian sailing into a national interest.
Italy has one of the most passionate and enduring histories in the America's Cup. Azzurra's 1983 debut turned Italian sailing into a national interest.
by America's Cup Media and others
Posted 16 Jul 11:19 NZST
Performance Starts with the Right Cloth
Performance Starts with the Right Cloth
North Panel Laminate (NPL) sails combine advanced materials with precision engineering
Not all laminate sailcloth is created equal. North Panel Laminate (NPL) sails combine advanced materials with precision engineering to deliver lighter weight, better shape retention, and serious durability.
by North Sails
Posted 18 Jul 03:00 NZST
SailGP Technologies officially launches
SailGP Technologies officially launches
new center of excellence in technology & innovation in Southampton, UK
SailGP today marks the official opening of SailGP Technologies – the global racing championship's center of innovation, design, and engineering, based out of Southampton, UK.
by SailGP
Posted 18 Jul 00:34 NZST
The WASZP Games: A decade in the making
The WASZP Games: A decade in the making
What was once a dream for the SailingFast team is now a reality!
The WASZP Games at the Weymouth & Portland National Sailing Academy (WPNSA) has been a decade in the making for Duncan & Emma Hepplewhite at SailingFast, so seeing it come to fruition is a proud moment for them and the team.
by Mark Jardine
Posted 17 Jul 23:05 NZST
Hong Kong to host 2027 Dragon World Championship
Hong Kong to host 2027 Dragon World Championship
Taking place from 21 to 29 November 2026
The Royal Hong Kong Yacht Club and the Sailing Federation of Hong Kong, China in partnership with the Hong Kong Dragon Association, is proud to announce that Hong Kong will host the 2027 Hong Kong Dragon World Championship from 21 to 29 November 2026.
by Royal Hong Kong Yacht Club
Posted 17 Jul 20:43 NZST
2025 WASZP Pre-Games in Weymouth Day 1
2025 WASZP Pre-Games in Weymouth Day 1
Four races held for all flights in the sunshine
The WASZP Pre-Games got under way in Weymouth on Thursday with all the ingredients for a great day on the water: a steady WSW breeze, sunshine, and plenty of smiles heading out onto the racecourse in Portland Harbour.
by Nicola Hoyle
Posted 17 Jul 19:44 NZST
Long Beach Olympic Classes Regatta day 4
Long Beach Olympic Classes Regatta day 4
ILCA 6 & 7, Men's & Women's Formula Kite and 470 Mixed Teams Wrap Up
The racing for the first 5 classes of the Long Beach Olympic Classes Regatta wrapped up with a twist in conditions and breeze just to mix it up for the competitors.
by Long Beach Yacht Club
Posted 17 Jul 17:17 NZST
Last Transpac 2025 Starters are First to Celebrate
Last Transpac 2025 Starters are First to Celebrate
Honoring the first of three rounds of trophy winners & celebrating Transpac's bright future
The Transpacific Yacht Race celebrated its first Trophy Ceremony for the 2025 edition of this biennial ocean race on Tuesday, July 15, at Waikiki Yacht Club, in Honolulu, Hawaii.
by David Schmidt / Transpacific Yacht Club
Posted 17 Jul 14:56 NZST
IMOCAs in the Rolex Fastnet Race
IMOCAs in the Rolex Fastnet Race
Ocean racing's state of the art
One of the most historic and eternally ground-breaking oceanic racing yacht classes is the IMOCA. These 60 footers are the world's most advanced offshore racing monohulls, the class used in the Vendée Globe since its inception in 1989/90.
by James Boyd / RORC
Posted 17 Jul 06:27 NZST
18th Puig Vela Clàssica Barcelona summary
18th Puig Vela Clàssica Barcelona summary
Yachts from over 10 countries and around 400 sailors competed off the coast of Barcelona
Barcelona's prestigious regatta for Classic and Vintage yachts, the Puig Vela Clàssica, celebrated its 18th edition, further strengthening its position as one of the premier international events for classic sailing in the Mediterranean.
by Covadonga Muñoz
Posted 17 Jul 06:06 NZST
OK Dinghy World Ranking July 2025
OK Dinghy World Ranking July 2025
Patric Mure is the new World No.1
Patric Mure has become only the 11th person to reach the top of the OK Dinghy World Ranking list as he takes over the No.1 spot from Australia's Roger Blasse, who drops to fourth. Britain's Andy Davis and Nick Craig move up to second and third.
by Robert Deaves
Posted 17 Jul 02:07 NZST
Double Podium For Team Allen
Double Podium For Team Allen
Enzo Ballanger sailed fully equipped with Allen hardware to a Moth Worlds victory
Representing Team Allen through its French distributor, XPO, Enzo Ballanger sailed fully equipped with Allen hardware to a dominant victory at the 2025 International Moth World Championship.
by Allen
Posted 16 Jul 23:00 NZST
New concept & programme for the Yacht Racing Forum
New concept & programme for the Yacht Racing Forum
An updated concept designed to reflect our delegates' expectations
This year, we will merge the conference on the Management and Business of the sport and the Design & Technology Symposium, enabling all participants to attend the entire event.
by Yacht Racing Forum
Posted 16 Jul 22:50 NZST
Blind Sailor's solo Round the Island Challenge
Blind Sailor's solo Round the Island Challenge
Dani A. Pich is aiming to navigate his Patí Català catamaran around the Isle of Wight next week
A truly remarkable challenge is underway on the Solent, with blind sailor Dani A. Pich aiming to sail solo around the Isle of Wight in a catamaran dinghy that has no rudder, no centreboard, no boom and is steered by the use of balance and body weight.
by Yes We Sail
Posted 16 Jul 21:05 NZST
RORC Channel Race 2025 Preview
RORC Channel Race 2025 Preview
The high-stakes opener of the 2025 Admiral's Cup
The 2025 RORC Channel Race is the high-stakes opener of the 2025 Admiral's Cup—and the pressure is on. With double points on the table and no discard allowed, this race could make or break a team's Admiral's Cup campaign.
by Louay Habib / RORC
Posted 16 Jul 20:42 NZST
2025 WASZP Pre-Games in Weymouth starts today
2025 WASZP Pre-Games in Weymouth starts today
131 boats from 18 countries prepare ahead of the main event
The 2025 WASZP Pre-Games in Weymouth has become a magnet for the international foiling community. With 131 boats entered from 18 countries, this event is more than just a tune-up—it's a snapshot of the class's spirit.
by Nicola Hoyle
Posted 16 Jul 17:32 NZST
The Ocean Cleanup's 30 Cities Program
The Ocean Cleanup's 30 Cities Program
A look at The Ocean Cleanup and its the 30 Cities Program
The cliche goes that one should avoid meeting one's heroes, as there's always a chance that the flesh-and-blood person might not live up to expectations. While I've never met Boyan Slat, I'd gladly take this risk.
by David Schmidt
Posted 16 Jul 09:00 NZST
Long Beach Olympic Classes Regatta day 3
Long Beach Olympic Classes Regatta day 3
Mother Nature teases the competitors
Mother Nature teased the competitors today and made them wait a bit, but she did not disappoint; the sun came out and a big westerly built to 18-20 knots!
by Long Beach Yacht Club
Posted 16 Jul 05:22 NZST
A century of human endeavour
A century of human endeavour
The Fastnet Race is regarded as one of offshore sailing's most complete proving grounds
For 100 years, the Rolex Fastnet Race has been regarded as one of offshore sailing's most complete proving grounds. It is a place where ambitions and dreams meet harsh reality, where skill, endurance and fortitude are severely tested.
by Quinag
Posted 15 Jul 22:14 NZST
Martine Grael in Racing on the Edge
Martine Grael in Racing on the Edge
First female driver to win a Fleet Race captured in behind-the-scenes documentary
Major milestone moment for SailGP captured in behind-the-scenes documentary series, which reaches 10 million total viewers since launching in 2021.
by SailGP
Posted 15 Jul 20:45 NZST
Get ready to celebrate world's best sailing photos
Get ready to celebrate world's best sailing photos
16th edition of the Pantaenius Yacht Racing Image Award
Professional photographers from around the globe are invited to submit their best yacht racing images captured between October 14, 2024, and October 12, 2025.
by Yacht Racing Image Award
Posted 15 Jul 19:15 NZST
Alli Bell & Restless crew to make Transpac history
Alli Bell & Restless crew to make Transpac history
On course to be the first woman skipper to win Transpac overall
Alli Bell and the crew of her Cal 40 Restless took a winch handle to the notion that winning the Transpacific Yacht Race's top corrected-time prize requires membership in an old-boys club or a mighty war chest.
by David Schmidt / Transpacific Yacht Club
Posted 15 Jul 18:28 NZST
Rolex Fastnet Race IRC Four preview
Rolex Fastnet Race IRC Four preview
The pinnacle of grass roots sailing has 97 entries
The very largest yachts, including the 100ft Ultim foiling trimarans and 60ft IMOCAs are an essential part of the spectacle of the Fastnet Race, however a critical element in the race's enduring appeal is that this is predominately a grass roots event.
by Rupert Holmes / RORC
Posted 15 Jul 07:36 NZST
Long Beach Olympic Classes Regatta day 2
Long Beach Olympic Classes Regatta day 2
Classic Long Beach conditions return
The weather conditions at the Long Beach Olympic Classes Regatta shifted noticeably today, delivering the classic Long Beach breeze that many expect from this world-class venue.
by Long Beach Yacht Club
Posted 15 Jul 06:44 NZST
NYYC International Women's Championship update
NYYC International Women's Championship update
Third group of skippers includes Nicole Breault, Dominique Proyoveur, Laura van Veen
While there is no nationality requirement for the crews that will compete in the 2026 New York Yacht Club International Women's Championship, a number of teams are embracing the opportunity to wave their respective national flags at the debut edition.
by New York Yacht Club
Posted 15 Jul 05:42 NZST
The Sardinia Cup set to return in 2026
The Sardinia Cup set to return in 2026
The competition will make its long-awaited return to the waters of the Costa Smeralda
The Yacht Club Costa Smeralda (YCCS) is pleased to announce the return of the Sardinia Cup, one of the Club's most iconic regattas and a renowned international sailing event.
by Yacht Club Costa Smeralda
Posted 15 Jul 03:38 NZST
How inclusive is sailing?
How inclusive is sailing?
Largest global survey aims to find out
The Magenta Project has today launched the 2x25 global survey, marking the start of the most ambitious equity and inclusion review ever undertaken in sailing and the wider marine industry.
by The Magenta Project
Posted 15 Jul 01:18 NZST
Aegean 600 - Snakes and ladders in extremis
Aegean 600 - Snakes and ladders in extremis
Event was the sixth in the IMA's annual Mediterranean Maxi Offshore Challenge
If the previous two Aegean 600s were among the most brutal offshore races on record with storm force winds and violent gusts, conversely this year's fifth edition of the anti-clockwise lap of the Aegean Sea was largely the lightest.
by International Maxi Association
Posted 15 Jul 00:14 NZST
New community-led proposal for public boat haulout
New community-led proposal for public boat haulout
Meeting on July 17 to make decision on community-led proposal for public boat haulout
Auckland lacks a public haul-out yard in its central harbour. This gap in a region with the most boats per capita presents a serious biosecurity risk. NZ Multihull Yacht Club (NZMYC) is leading a community-led proposal to address this urgent need.
by Fran Holland
Posted 14 Jul 21:15 NZST
2025 Long Beach Olympic Classes Regatta kicks off
2025 Long Beach Olympic Classes Regatta kicks off
The first week of the OCR includes five Olympic classes
The highly anticipated 2025 Long Beach Olympic Classes Regatta officially commenced on Saturday, 12 July, marking the beginning of Olympic campaigns since the venues were announced.
by Long Beach Yacht Club
Posted 14 Jul 20:14 NZST
How Transpac's first finishers earned the podium
How Transpac's first finishers earned the podium
The first teams to reach Diamond Head are as varied as they are inspiring
From a maxi-sled to a doublehanded keelboat and a 68-foot catamaran, the first teams to reach Diamond Head are as varied as they are inspiring.
by David Schmidt / Transpacific Yacht Club
Posted 14 Jul 15:35 NZST
A challenging and memorable 5th edition AEGEAN 600
A challenging and memorable 5th edition AEGEAN 600
Bright lights and gleaming trophies were not the only indication of a successful edition
At Saturday night's Awards Ceremony of the 2025 AEGEAN 600 the bright lights and gleaming trophies were not the only indication of a successful 5th edition of this challenging offshore race organized annually by the Hellenic Offshore Racing Club (HORC).
by Hellenic Offshore Racing Club
Posted 14 Jul 11:40 NZST
Double Double
Double Double
And the rest of the line is not toil and trouble, but quadruple, then another double…
On the eve of the 100th Fastnet that has attracted some 464 entries, I heard of one entry in this record fleet that seemed so very apt. Not only because it includes the Commodore of the RORC, but because it combines two Brits and two Aussies.
by John Curnow, Sail-World.com AUS Editor
Posted 14 Jul 10:00 NZST
International Moth Worlds at Lake Garda overall
International Moth Worlds at Lake Garda overall
Malcesine crowns France's Enzo Balanger as the new World Champion
The 2025 Moth World Championship has officially come to an end on the waters of Lake Garda, closing a week of exceptional technical and sporting level hosted by Fraglia Vela Malcesine from July 6 to 13.
by Francesca Frazza
Posted 14 Jul 04:51 NZST
Dutch Water Week preview
Dutch Water Week preview
The youngest city in the Netherlands will celebrate sport, fun, and innovation
From Olympic champions to first-time paddleboarders—everyone is welcome on and around the water during Dutch Water Week 2025 in Almere. From Palma de Mallorca, passing by Hyerès and Kiel to Los Angeles, now to the Weerwater in the heart of Almere.
by Dutch Water Week
Posted 14 Jul 01:36 NZST
La Solitaire du Figaro Paprec
La Solitaire du Figaro Paprec
34 Sailors in Pursuit of Sailing's Holy Grail
Unattainable, timeless, uncompromising, iconic—superlatives abound when describing La Solitaire du Figaro Paprec, an event organized by OC Sport Pen Duick. And all the sailors who've taken part in this legendary race over the years would certainly agree.
by La Solitaire du Figaro Paprec
Posted 13 Jul 21:44 NZST
2025 Farr 1020 Nationals at Bucklands Beach
2025 Farr 1020 Nationals at Bucklands Beach
Held over the weekend of 14-15 June 2025 at Bucklands Beach Yacht Club
The event was run BBYC once again and supported by Burnsco and Mt Gay rum, who donated prizes for the event.
by Tony Evans, Farr 1020 Assoc
Posted 13 Jul 18:17 NZST
Gran Canaria Gloria Windsurf World Cup Day 8
Gran Canaria Gloria Windsurf World Cup Day 8
Super Finals Saturday sees Daida Moreno produce buzzer beater
The penultimate day of the 2025 Gran Canaria Gloria Windsurf World Cup saw final results gained in three categories; Women's, U21 Boy's and U18 Boy's and all three divisions required Super Finals to determine the eventual winners.
by Chris Yates
Posted 13 Jul 10:11 NZST
International Moth Worlds at Lake Garda Day 5
International Moth Worlds at Lake Garda Day 5
A day to remember on Lake Garda with waves and strong gusts
A day to remember on Lake Garda for the fifth and penultimate day of the 2025 Moth World Championship, hosted by Fraglia Vela Malcesine from 6 to 13 July.
by Francesca Frazza
Posted 13 Jul 05:52 NZST
Jazz Turner Makes History in Project FEAR
Jazz Turner Makes History in Project FEAR
Jazz credits Allen for providing cutting-edge sheeting systems, as well as expert advice
Project FEAR, an extraordinary solo sailing voyage by Jazz Turner, has concluded successfully: she became the first disabled person – and specifically the first wheelchair user – to sail non-stop and unassisted around the UK and Ireland.
by Allen
Posted 12 Jul 23:00 NZST
18th Puig Vela Clàssica Barcelona overall
18th Puig Vela Clàssica Barcelona overall
Some of the most celebrated gems of classic yachting in the waters off Barcelona
The sails have now been lowered on the 18th edition of the Puig Vela Clàssica, which this week brought together some of the most celebrated gems of classic yachting in the waters off Barcelona.
by Covadonga Muñoz
Posted 12 Jul 22:38 NZST