Inaugural Hobie Wave Grand Prix set for September Inaugural Hobie Wave Grand Prix set for September Championship level event to be held at Vincentia Sailing Club The NSW Hobie Cat Association, in conjunction with the Vincentia Sailing Club, are proud to release the Notice of Race and official open entries for the 2025 NSW Hobie Wave State Championships. by Paddy Butler Posted 23 Jun 15:54 AEST iQFOiL International Games day 2 iQFOiL International Games day 2 Patience rewarded with full-throttle foiling After a long wait for wind yesterday, Day 2 at the iQFOiL International Games delivered exciting racing across all categories at the 2025 Kieler Woche. by Rachele Vitello Posted 23 Jun 04:42 AEST 2025 Morgan Cup Race Preview 2025 Morgan Cup Race Preview Over 100 boats expected to be on Yacht Squadron Line with crew competing from 24 different nations The Morgan Cup Race is the tenth race of the RORC Season's Points Championship—the world's largest offshore racing series. It is also the fourth race of the inaugural Cowes Offshore Racing Series. by Royal Ocean Racing Club Posted 23 Jun 04:39 AEST Kieler Woche Day 2 Kieler Woche Day 2 The Olympic skiffs sorted themselves into gold and silver fleets after four daily races Subtropical sailing conditions with a light but sufficient breeze delighted the athletes on Sunday (June 22) on the second regatta day of Kieler Woche. by Kieler Woche Posted 23 Jun 04:37 AEST 24th Argentario Sailing Week overall 24th Argentario Sailing Week overall A nail-biting finish saw last second changes in the overall results making for a perfect final day For the past four days, sailing history has come to life before crowds of enthusiasts, with yachts and sailors who have written its pages battling to claim first place at the Argentario Sailing Week, organised by the Yacht Club Santo Stefano. by Joseph Sawyer Posted 23 Jun 04:34 AEST Les Voiles de Saint-Tropez preview Les Voiles de Saint-Tropez preview Looking ahead to the 27th edition The elegance of the Classics, the power of the Moderns, the majesty of the Maxis. This dreamlike combination, a legacy of the Nioulargue, will once again come together in the stunning setting of the Gulf of Saint-Tropez from September 27 to October 5. by Maguelonne Turcat Posted 22 Jun 22:42 AEST Kieler Woche Day 1 Kieler Woche Day 1 German frontrunners in the 49er and 49er FX classes Fantastic summer weather with light but quite variable winds meant a reduced sailing program for more than 2000 participants at the start of Kieler Woche on Saturday (21 June). by Kieler Woche Posted 22 Jun 17:17 AEST DYSC Marine Supplies Winter Series Race 1 DYSC Marine Supplies Winter Series Race 1 Pin end strategy leads Ginan to victory Under crisp winter skies and a solid northerly breeze, the Ocean Racing Club of Victoria's (ORCV) DYSC Marine Supplies Winter Series Race 1 delivered spectacular racing this weekend. by Melissa Warren / ORCV media Posted 22 Jun 16:09 AEST Swan One Design Worlds 2025 concludes Swan One Design Worlds 2025 concludes 35 yachts, 30 nations, 4 dynamic classes – a celebration of racing, connection, and ClubSwan spirit The 2025 Swan One Design Worlds, the flagship event of the ClubSwan Racing Nations League, concluded today in Porto Cervo after an unforgettable week that brought together 35 yachts across four one-design classes and over 30 nations. by ClubSwan Racing Posted 22 Jun 05:00 AEST The Nations League Swan One Design Worlds overall The Nations League Swan One Design Worlds overall Earlybird clinches ClubSwan 50 World Championship title The Porto Cervo leg of The Nations League - Swan One Design Worlds, an event organised by the Yacht Club Costa Smeralda with ClubSwan Racing, drew to a close today. by Yacht Club Costa Smeralda Posted 22 Jun 04:07 AEST 24th Argentario Sailing Week day 3 24th Argentario Sailing Week day 3 Exemplary sportsmanship and an interview with Roberto Lacorte With just one day to go before the final day of the Argentario Sailing Week, organised by the Yacht Club Santo Stefano with the support of the Municipality of Monte Argentario, the rankings are starting to take form, framed by continued ideal weather. by Joseph Sawyer Posted 22 Jun 04:00 AEST Mustang Survival sponsor J/70 Corinthian Worlds Mustang Survival sponsor J/70 Corinthian Worlds Being held at Marblehead, Massachusetts this September The Eastern Yacht Club and Mustang Survival are thrilled to announce a partnership to bring the 2025 J/70 Corinthian World Championship to the waters of Marblehead, Massachusetts. by Hannah Lynn Reid Posted 22 Jun 00:26 AEST Australian Sailors ready to tackle Kiel Week Australian Sailors ready to tackle Kiel Week The third event within the five event Sailing Grand Slam Australia's Olympic class sailors are set to tackle Kiel Week, the third event within the five event Sailing Grand Slam, held in the north of Germany. by Lisa Darmanin / Australian Sailing Team Posted 21 Jun 18:05 AEST Armstrong's new Signal Series is about your safety Armstrong's new Signal Series is about your safety Armstrong's new Signal Series is our answer to that reducing the risk in your latest stoke. Foiling is exploding. From once-obscure downwind missions to full car parks at the local reef, it's clear: this isn't a fringe thing anymore. by Noora Ruskola, Armstrong Foils Posted 21 Jun 17:49 AEST Zhik and Australian Sailing renew partnership Zhik and Australian Sailing renew partnership For a fourth Olympic cycle Zhik and Australian Sailing are proud to celebrate over a decade of partnership, one built on innovation, elite performance and podium success. Since 2013, the collaboration has helped deliver four Olympic gold medals and four silver medals. by Zhik Posted 21 Jun 07:00 AEST Finn World Masters in Medemblik overall Finn World Masters in Medemblik overall 'Incredible' Finn World Masters closes after epic week Pieter-Jan Postma, from The Netherlands, has won his second Finn World Masters title as the 2025 Finn World Masters drew to a close in Medemblik on Friday, after having won the title on Thursday with a day to spare. by Robert Deaves Posted 21 Jun 06:37 AEST 24th Argentario Sailing Week day 2 24th Argentario Sailing Week day 2 Ideal wind conditions, breath-taking sea, and nothing but smiles on the docks Peter Isler (SPARTAN), Mark Faulkner (LEONORE), Roberto Lacorte (LULUNIKKA) Ariella Cattai (CRIVIZZA), Inigo Strez (HALLOWE'EN) and Rafael Pereira Aragón (MATRERO) continue to charge ahead in the overall rankings. by Joseph Sawyer Posted 21 Jun 06:22 AEST 30% off Vaikobi puffers - this weekend only! 30% off Vaikobi puffers - this weekend only! There's never been a better time to zip up and stay warm There's never been a better time to Zip up and stay warm in Vaikobi. Our quality-made Vaikobi Down Vests and Jackets are NOW 30% OFF UNTIL 22 JUNE! by Vaikobi Posted 21 Jun 06:00 AEST Cup Spy: "Burling Rule" unlikely to be changed Cup Spy: "Burling Rule" unlikely to be changed The Defender is unlikely to soften the Rules and allow open season on its sailing team. Despite the shift of three times America's Cup winner, Peter Burling it is understood that there is unlikely to be any softening of the Nationality rule to enable Burling to get any closer to the action than a chase-boat in the 38th America's Cup. by Richard Gladwell/Sail-World Posted 21 Jun 05:38 AEST Top quality fleet ready for Course des Caps Top quality fleet ready for Course des Caps 2025 IMOCA Globe Series begins this weekend The Course des Caps-Boulogne sur Mer-Banque Populaire du Nord starts from Boulogne-sur-Mer in the Pas-de-Calais on June 29th and circumnavigates the British Isles via the northern tip of the Shetland Islands. by Ed Gorman / IMOCA Globe Series Posted 21 Jun 03:31 AEST iQFOiL International Games set at Kieler Woche iQFOiL International Games set at Kieler Woche The first time this cutting-edge Olympic windsurfing class takes a leading role at the festival All eyes will be on Kiel this week as the iQFOiL International Games begin tomorrow, Saturday, June 21, at Kieler Woche, marking the first time this cutting-edge Olympic windsurfing class takes a leading role at the iconic German sailing festival. by Rachele Vitello Posted 21 Jun 02:47 AEST 44Cup Marstrand 2025 preview 44Cup Marstrand 2025 preview 3rd event of the season in Sweden next week Historically this is the most consistently visited venue for the high performance owner-driver RC44 one designs and their owners, which have visited the remote picture postcard island on Sweden's west coast since 2011, with the sole exception of 2016. by 44Cup Posted 21 Jun 00:45 AEST Aspen renews sponsorship for Women's Match Race Aspen renews sponsorship for Women's Match Race As title sponsor of the 2025 Bermuda Women's Match Racing Regatta The Royal Bermuda Yacht Club and World Match Racing Tour has announced the return of leading speciality insurer and re-insurer ASPEN as title sponsor of the 2025 Bermuda Women's Match Racing Regatta to be held from 21-26 October. by WMRT Posted 20 Jun 22:03 AEST Burling "excited' by Italian move Burling "excited' by Italian move In a media statement issued by his Media Team, Burling says he remains fully committed to his role w In a media statement issued by his Media Team, Burling says he remains fully committed to his role with Black Foils, the New Zealand SailGP Team. by Burling Media Posted 20 Jun 16:38 AEST America's Cup: Burling joins the Italians America's Cup: Burling joins the Italians Peter Burling, the ETNZ helmsman and three-time America's Cup winner, is joining the Italians Three times America's Cup winer, Peter Burling has joined the Italian Luna Rossa Challenger for their seventh tilt at the America's Cup. by Luna Rossa Prada Media Posted 20 Jun 16:13 AEST Finn World Masters in Medemblik day 4 Finn World Masters in Medemblik day 4 Pieter-Jan Postma wins after bizarre penultimate day The penultimate day of the Finn World Masters in Medemblik threw a curveball at the fleet with very light and tricky winds, some high scores, complex racing, protests and unfinished races. by Robert Deaves Posted 20 Jun 14:52 AEST 24th Argentario Sailing Week day 1 24th Argentario Sailing Week day 1 West wind, calm sea and fair play set the scene for a spectacular first day of racing Argentario Sailing Week is off to a flying start! A perfect sample of the Argentario's typical summer beauty brought idyllic weather conditions to the first day of the international regatta reserved exclusively for vintage and classic yachts. by Joseph Sawyer Posted 20 Jun 05:10 AEST Rolex TP52 World Championship preview Rolex TP52 World Championship preview The pinnacle event of the 52 SUPER SERIES will be held at Cascais The annual Rolex TP52 World Championship represents the top tier of monohull grand prix sailing. Held as the pinnacle event of the 52 SUPER SERIES, of which Rolex is also Official Timepiece, the regatta is one of the most revered in the sport. by Quinag Posted 19 Jun 19:01 AEST Gitana 18, a new off the wall work Gitana 18, a new off the wall work A 32-metre long and 23-metre wide flying carbon giant is taking shape For the past eighteen months, a new Maxi Edmond de Rothschild, a 32-metre long and 23-metre wide flying carbon giant, has been taking shape hidden from view behind the doors of the CDK Keroman shed in Lorient. by Gitana Team Posted 19 Jun 16:00 AEST One month till close of entries into Mackay ‘25 One month till close of entries into Mackay ‘25 Entries close July 18! Today marks one month till close of entries into Mackay '25! by Southport Yacht Club Posted 19 Jun 09:50 AEST Competitors readying for epic battle Competitors readying for epic battle Distance racing is inherently an uncomfortable sport Enjoying a spectacular evening cocktail reception overlooking Newport Harbor, one competitor in the upcoming Transatlantic Race 2025, which starts tomorrow off Castle Hill Lighthouse just after 1 pm. by Stuart Streuli Posted 19 Jun 08:11 AEST Finn World Masters in Medemblik day 3 Finn World Masters in Medemblik day 3 Pieter-Jan Postma continues to lead after 5 races Pieter-Jan Postma, from The Netherlands, continues to dominate the Finn World Masters in Medemblik, The Netherlands, after a fifth race was sailed on Wednesday in a north-westerly breeze building from 8-12 knots during the afternoon. by Robert Deaves Posted 19 Jun 07:48 AEST 24th Argentario Sailing Week day 0 24th Argentario Sailing Week day 0 Historic boats from 9 nations have gathered in Porto Santo Stefano Historic boats have gathered in Porto Santo Stefano to take on the 24th edition of the prestigious Argentario Sailing Week, organised by the Yacht Club Santo Stefano with the tangible support of the Monte Argentario Municipal Council. by Joseph Sawyer Posted 19 Jun 02:58 AEST 29th Superyacht Cup Palma fleet is ready to go 29th Superyacht Cup Palma fleet is ready to go Crews are now able to size-up the competition in their respective classes The owners, captains and crews of the spectacular array of yachts gathered for the 29th edition of the Superyacht Cup Palma are making their final preparations ahead of the start of racing next Thursday. by The Superyacht Cup Palma Posted 19 Jun 01:42 AEST Swan One Design Worlds kicks off Swan One Design Worlds kicks off Practice race and opening ceremony in Costa Smeralda The crystal waters of the Costa Smeralda once again set the stage for one of the most anticipated events in the international racing calendar: the 2025 Swan One Design Worlds, hosted by Yacht Club Costa Smeralda in collaboration with ClubSwan Racing. by ClubSwan Racing Posted 18 Jun 20:09 AEST Class40 top guns enter Rolex Fastnet Race Class40 top guns enter Rolex Fastnet Race One of the most successful genre of offshore race boat ever Now 20+ years old, the Class40 has proved itself one of the most successful genre of offshore race boat ever. by James Boyd / RORC Posted 18 Jun 16:45 AEST Finn World Masters in Medemblik Day 2 Finn World Masters in Medemblik Day 2 Pieter-Jan Postma leads after the second day of racing in The Netherlands Pieter-Jan Postma, from The Netherlands, is leading the fleet of 307 Finns from 27 countries after everyone sailed two more races at the 2025 Finn World Masters in Medemblik. France's Laurent Hay is second with Germany's Fabian Lemmel in third. by Robert Deaves Posted 18 Jun 06:12 AEST World Sailing launches the World Sailing Academy World Sailing launches the World Sailing Academy A new online learning platform for the global sailing community World Sailing officially launched the World Sailing Academy, an innovative new online learning platform designed to provide comprehensive educational resources and training to sailors, coaches, officials, administrators, and the global sailing community. by World Sailing Posted 18 Jun 03:13 AEST Sailing and the summer solstice Sailing and the summer solstice Celebrating sailing and the longest day of the year If you love long evenings and early mornings, this is one of the best times of the whole year, as the summer solstice (Friday, June 20) and the entire rich expanse of summer are about to burst into bloom. by David Schmidt Posted 18 Jun 01:00 AEST New Caledonia Groupama Race update New Caledonia Groupama Race update Rushour crew safely back in Noumea after capsize The boat was located and it was identified as capsized. All crew members were accounted for. Crew were transferred in the larger aircraft at Koumac and arrived back at Noumea at about 4pm local time. by Nic Douglass Posted 17 Jun 20:51 AEST Video Review: The Amazing Cure 55 Video Review: The Amazing Cure 55 Composite Construction meets Cruising Convenience It was two years ago at the Sanctuary Cove International Boat Show that I talked to Dave Biggar about his ideas and plans for the Cure 55. At the 2025 show I got to step on board the yacht and see how his ideas became reality. by Mark Jardine Posted 17 Jun 14:39 AEST ASBA launches Touring Trophy Series ASBA launches Touring Trophy Series The new leadership team brings experience, enthusiasm, and strong focus on inclusivity and planning The Australian Sports Boat Association (ASBA) has announced a dynamic new initiative to enhance participation and connectivity within the sports boat community - the ASBA Touring Trophy series. by Australian Sports Boat Association Posted 17 Jun 08:57 AEST Finn World Masters in Medemblik Day 1 Finn World Masters in Medemblik Day 1 Eight races over two course areas in four groups with four different winners Racing at the 2025 Finn World Masters began in Medemblik, The Netherlands, on Monday with eight races over two course areas in four groups. by Robert Deaves Posted 17 Jun 07:29 AEST The Ocean Race will return to Itajaí, Brazil The Ocean Race will return to Itajaí, Brazil During the 2027 and 2031 around the world races The Ocean Race confirms Itajaí, in Santa Catarina state, in Brazil will once again host the world's most iconic around-the-world yacht race in April, 2027 and again in 2031, in a two-edition hosting partnership. by The Ocean Race Posted 17 Jun 02:03 AEST IRC UK National Championships overall IRC UK National Championships overall Adam Gosling's JPK 1080 Yes! crowned overall champion The final day of the 2025 IRC National Championships, part of the Royal Thames Yacht Club's 250th Anniversary Regatta, began on schedule, with a steady south-westerly breeze bringing yet another twist to the range of conditions experienced. by Louay Habib / RORC Posted 17 Jun 00:48 AEST Royal Thames YC 250th Anniversary Regatta overall Royal Thames YC 250th Anniversary Regatta overall Perfect Solent conditions and desperately tight racing for the conclusion Picture-perfect conditions of a building 8-18 knots from the south-west, bright sunshine and flat Solent conditions on the flood tide made for a glamorous conclusion to the Royal Thames Yacht Club's 250th Anniversary Regatta on Sunday. by Magnus Wheatley Posted 16 Jun 18:42 AEST M32s at the NYYC 171st Annual Regatta M32s at the NYYC 171st Annual Regatta Clean Sweep Continues: Surge Takes Top Spot Ryan McKillen's Surge is four for four. The M32 team remains undefeated in 2025 after winning the M32 fleet at the New York Yacht Club 171st Annual Regatta, the opening event of the M32 Newport One-Design Series. by Hannah Lee Noll Posted 16 Jun 14:41 AEST 171st Annual Regatta at the New York Yacht Club 171st Annual Regatta at the New York Yacht Club Coast Guard Cadets Show Their Mettle With About Face Sometimes a regatta win is just that. Sometimes it can mean a little bit more. For those looking for a splash of positivity that extends well beyond the racecourses at the New York Yacht Club's 171st Annual Regatta, consider the performance of Elan. by Stuart Streuli Posted 16 Jun 14:30 AEST