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