SailGP, TOR Europe, Women's Match Racing Worlds SailGP, TOR Europe, Women's Match Racing Worlds Good things often happen when preparation meets opportunity Good things often happen when preparation meets opportunity. Such was the case for the Germany SailGP Team presented by Deutsche Bank squad when they notched their first-ever SailGP event win at last weekend's Rolex Switzerland Sail Grand Prix. by David Schmidt Posted 23 Sep 13:00 EST A Q&A about the 2025 Hobie 16 North Americans A Q&A about the 2025 Hobie 16 North Americans Tom Pace, Hal Smith, and Michael McNeir discuss the 2025 Hobie 16 North American Championship Spoiler alert: The Hobie 16 is far from a new design. But that doesn't matter: When Hobie Alter's first 16-foot fiberglass catamaran hit the Southern California beach scene in 1970, the sailing world was forever changed by David Schmidt Posted 23 Sep 11:00 EST 2024 Mobility Cup wins Regatta of the Year Award 2024 Mobility Cup wins Regatta of the Year Award Canada's international regatta for sailors with disabilities recognised Sail Canada announced today that the 2024 Mobility Cup, hosted by the Lunenburg Yacht Club, received Sail Canada's City of Kingston Regatta of the Year Award for 2024. by Sail Canada Posted 23 Sep 14:31 EST Middle Sea Race set to attract exceptional fleet Middle Sea Race set to attract exceptional fleet Royal Malta YC has 118 entries already At midnight on Friday, 19 September the 46th Rolex Middle Sea Race had amassed a fleet of 118 yachts. The entrants represent 30 countries and territories: from Australia and New Zealand to Finland and Norway, and from the United States to Romania. by Rolex Middle Sea Race Media Posted 23 Sep 14:27 EST 52 Super Series 2025 Porto Cervo day 1 52 Super Series 2025 Porto Cervo day 1 Solid Sled earn early lead in Sardinia Takashi Okura's Sled lead the 52 SUPER SERIES - Porto Cervo - Range Rover regatta after the first two windward leeward races. by 52 Super Series Posted 23 Sep 14:10 EST Melges 24 Worlds 2025 at Trieste, Italy Day 1 Melges 24 Worlds 2025 at Trieste, Italy Day 1 No racing possible on the first day Good things are worth waiting for, and that was the adage at the opening day of the Melges 24 Worlds, which ended without any races in the scoreline. The weather in Trieste proved too unstable, with storms in the morning followed by a lack of wind. by International Melges 24 Class Association Posted 23 Sep 13:41 EST Formula Kite Worlds Quartu Sant'Elena preview Formula Kite Worlds Quartu Sant'Elena preview 9th Sardinia Grand Slam is the first major step towards Los Angeles 2028 Next September 28th to October 5th, the Poetto beach will host the event that crowns the new World Champions. Among the top contenders: Maeder, Vodišek, and Pianosi in the men's fleet; Nolot, Aldridge, and Kampman among women by Formula Kite World Championships Posted 23 Sep 13:14 EST Melges 15 Fittings Guide Melges 15 Fittings Guide A breakdown of the fittings based on a complete Allen Brothers fit-out If you are looking to upgrade or replace the hardware on your Melges 15, it helps to know exactly which fittings you need and what their role is on the boat. by Allen Posted 23 Sep 03:30 EST Fortaleza World Sailing Championships announced Fortaleza World Sailing Championships announced Test event in January 2026, and the real thing in January 2027 World Sailing has confirmed the dates for Fortaleza 2027 World Sailing Championships as 22-30 January 2027, with a Test Event being held one year prior. by World Sailing Posted 23 Sep 02:40 EST All set in Trieste for the Melges 24 Worlds All set in Trieste for the Melges 24 Worlds Racing set to begin at Yacht Club Adriaco The countdown is nearly over. In just a few hours, the Yacht Club Adriaco will oversee the start of one of the most eagerly awaited international sailing events of the season. by International Melges 24 Class Association Posted 23 Sep 00:41 EST 2025 Six Metre World Championship Day 1 2025 Six Metre World Championship Day 1 Wind gods fail to deliver in Oyster Bay, NY Sadly day one of the 2025 Six Metre World Championships at the Seawanhaka Corinthian Yacht Club (SCYC) proved to be a non-starter as the wind failed to make an appearance. by Fiona Brown Posted 22 Sep 20:51 EST 52 Super Series Porto Cervo practice race 52 Super Series Porto Cervo practice race The loss of the last 'dress rehearsal' is something of a disappointment Although there was just enough breeze to execute a couple of meaningful practice starts, the breeze dropped away and thereafter proved insufficient to allow the planned two short official practice races to be sailed today off Porto Cervo. by 52 Super Series Posted 22 Sep 12:42 EST Materials That Make the Difference Materials That Make the Difference Discover the performance fabrics behind the Henri-Lloyd AW25 collection Discover the performance fabrics behind our AW25 collection. This season, Henri-Lloyd has focused on advanced, responsibly sourced materials designed to thrive in demanding coastal conditions. by Henri-Lloyd Posted 22 Sep 07:00 EST Teams are go for 2025 Six Metre World Championship Teams are go for 2025 Six Metre World Championship 29 boats registered and ready to race Registration is now complete and 29 teams from ten nations are ready to race for the 2025 Six Metre World Championships at the Seawanhaka Corinthian Yacht Club on Long Island Sound. by Fiona Brown Posted 22 Sep 05:06 EST 2025 Dutch Water Week overall 2025 Dutch Water Week overall From experiment to future The Dutch Water Week concluded today with the pilot finals of the Sailing Grand Slam (SGS). by Simon Keijzer / Dutch Water Week Posted 22 Sep 03:49 EST RORC Transatlantic Race 2026 preview RORC Transatlantic Race 2026 preview 3000 miles, one epic challenge The RORC Transatlantic Race in association with the International Maxi Association and Yacht Club de France will start from Marina Lanzarote on 11th January 2026. by Louay Habib / RORC Posted 22 Sep 03:32 EST And so, it begins… And so, it begins… Grand Final not run yet, but our Hobart coverage begins with something very cool Maybe a tad earlier than last year, which I think was after the Grand Final, but the 100th entrant seemed like a good place to set things off. Now with that said, Sail-World's Hobart coverage begins. by John Curnow, Sail-World.com AUS Editor Posted 21 Sep 18:00 EST ILCA Announcement ILCA Announcement Protecting the one-design integrity of the class ILCA's mission is to protect the integrity of strict one-design sailing—the principle that ensures every sailor competes on equal terms. This principle, enshrined in the ILCA Fundamental Rule, has been the foundation of our class's success. by ILCA Class Association Posted 21 Sep 15:49 EST The Ocean Race Europe 2025: The summer of racing The Ocean Race Europe 2025: The summer of racing Biotherm delivered a masterclass - Paprec Arkéa a lesson in consistency This Saturday, after a fiercely contested final race, the second edition of The Ocean Race Europe came to a close. It was a seven-week adventure from Germany to Montenegro, full of twists and turns, resilience, and raw emotion. by The Ocean Race Posted 21 Sep 15:30 EST NorthStar SailGP Team holds onto 6th place overall NorthStar SailGP Team holds onto 6th place overall On the overall 2025 Rolex SailGP Championship leaderboard The 10th event of the Rolex SailGP Championship took place this weekend in Geneva, the only freshwater venue of the season. NorthStar holds onto 6th place overall on the Rolex SailGP Championship leaderboard. by NorthStar SailGP Team Posted 21 Sep 12:26 EST