2025 International Classes Regatta preview 2025 International Classes Regatta preview The ICR has earned a stellar reputation as an outstanding lead-up regatta for competitors The Royal Freshwater Bay Yacht Club (RFBYC) is proud to announce that the 2025 International Classes Regatta (ICR)—the Club's premier annual dinghy event—will take place on Saturday 29 and Sunday 30 November 2025. by Royal Freshwater Bay Yacht Club Posted 27 Jun 17:10 AEST 31st Block Island Race Week Day 4 31st Block Island Race Week Day 4 Round The Island Race on Mount Gay Rum Race Day Mount Gay Rum Race Day featured everyone's favorite race of Block Island Race Week: the Regatta Craft Mixers Round The Island Race. The breaking of the recent heatwave made for a fast and furious counter-clockwise lap. by Storm Trysail Club Posted 27 Jun 09:30 AEST SailGP's return to Auckland for Season 6 confirmed SailGP's return to Auckland for Season 6 confirmed ITM is the NZ's Grand Prix's Title Partner, marking a fourth year supporting Black Foils. After a record breaking debut, the ITM New Zealand Sail Grand Prix Auckland has been confirmed to be returning in 2026 and is set to be bigger than ever. by Ben Mackey, Black Foils Posted 27 Jun 08:16 AEST Rolex SailGP Championship 2026 dates confirmed Rolex SailGP Championship 2026 dates confirmed Including a return to fan-favorite destination, Auckland SailGP has released further details of forthcoming 2026 Season, including the return of fan-favorite locations, multi-year hosting agreements secured across all regions, and an evolved regional structure to raise the stakes for athletes and fans alike. by SailGP Posted 27 Jun 08:08 AEST BOISW - New Committee announced for 2026 BOISW - New Committee announced for 2026 New Committee working hard behind the scenes to rework the 2026 Bay of Islands Sailing Week . A newly appointed committee is already working hard behind the scenes to rework the 2026 Bay of Islands Sailing Week event while honouring the traditions that have made it so special to the sailing community. by Jacob Fewtrell, Insight Media Posted 27 Jun 07:22 AEST 44Cup Marstrand 2025 day 2 44Cup Marstrand 2025 day 2 Aleph Racing takes the lead after glorious four race day The 44Cup is nothing but surprises. Day two of competition for the one-design owner-driver RC44s at the 44Cup Marstrand was forecast to be light but in fact provided further magnificent conditions, with sunshine and flatter seas than yesterday. by 44Cup Posted 27 Jun 06:51 AEST Pip Hare Announced as Patron of WORLDSTAR 2026 Pip Hare Announced as Patron of WORLDSTAR 2026 A meaningful return to her roots with the Royal Western Yacht Club of England The Royal Western Yacht Club (RWYC) is absolutely delighted to welcome solo ocean racing legend Pip Hare as the Patron of WORLDSTAR 2026—our flagship round-the-world sailing event. This is more than a title; it's a homecoming. by Adrian Gray Posted 27 Jun 06:17 AEST Kieler Woche Day 7 Kieler Woche Day 7 British mixed dominance in dinghy and catamaran After the second day of the Sailing Grand Slam in the Olympic mixed classes, Martin Wrigley and Bettine Harris are leading the 470 class even more dominantly than John Gimson and Anna Burnet in the Nacra 17 on Thursday (June 26). by Kieler Woche Posted 27 Jun 05:48 AEST 29th Superyacht Cup Palma day 1 29th Superyacht Cup Palma day 1 Cervo and Open Season take opening day honours The Superyacht Cup Palma 2025 swung into action today, with captains and crews across the varied and inspiring fleet seizing the opportunity to take the measure of the competition out on the racecourse. by The Superyacht Cup Palma Posted 27 Jun 04:18 AEST J/70 Mixed-Plus Worlds at Lake Garda Day 1 J/70 Mixed-Plus Worlds at Lake Garda Day 1 Yupi leads after a perfect opening day in Torbole Lake Garda delivered its finest conditions for the opening day of the first-ever J/70 Mixed-Plus World Championship: three races completed in a steady, warm Ora breeze peaking at 20 knots. by Julie & Christopher Howell Posted 27 Jun 03:29 AEST Tschüss 2 - Transatlantic Titans Tschüss 2 - Transatlantic Titans Line Honours for Christian Zugel's Volvo 70 in the Transatlantic Race 2025 Volvo 70 Tschüss 2 (USA), owned by Christian Zugel and co-skippered by Johnny Mordaunt, has taken Line Honours in the West to East Transatlantic Race 2025 in an elapsed time of 07 Day 15 Hrs 29 Mins and 10 Secs. by Louay Habib Posted 27 Jun 03:15 AEST Craig Wood Makes History Craig Wood Makes History The first triple amputee to sail solo non-stop and unsupported across the Pacific Craig is the first triple amputee to sail solo non-stop and unsupported across the Pacific, completing the 7506nm journey from Mexico to Japan in 90 days. by Henri-Lloyd Posted 27 Jun 02:30 AEST NTG Global Graduate Program NTG Global Graduate Program Shape your career and propel yourself into the world of innovation North Technology Group, a global leader in advanced composite technology, is offering an exciting and dynamic graduate program that will shape your career and propel you into the world of innovation. by North Technology Group Posted 27 Jun 01:00 AEST Hamilton Island Race Week Olympic sailing showcase Hamilton Island Race Week Olympic sailing showcase 40th anniversary celebrations are hotting up Hamilton Island Race Week's 40th anniversary celebrations are hotting up, with more than 160 entries confirmed for the annual sailing regatta to be contested from 16-23 August in the glorious Whitsunday Islands. by Lisa Ratcliff Posted 26 Jun 16:49 AEST Introducing Ocean Legend Introducing Ocean Legend Vaikobi's range of lifestyle clothing Introducing Ocean Legend; Vaikobi's range of lifestyle clothing inspired by the stoke and the stories of those who live and breathe ocean sports. by Vaikobi Posted 26 Jun 14:37 AEST WASZP brings the heat at Foiling Week 2025 WASZP brings the heat at Foiling Week 2025 Four epic days of classic Ora conditions Malcesine turned it on once again for Foiling Week, with four epic days of classic Ora conditions and a record 131 WASZPs hitting the start line - the biggest WASZP fleet ever at the event! by WASZP Class Posted 26 Jun 14:11 AEST Aussies Break into Top 10 at Kieler Woche Aussies Break into Top 10 at Kieler Woche Put to the test from light air to heavy breeze The first half of Kieler Woche has wrapped up in Germany, with Australian sailors putting themselves to the test in five Olympic classes. Kiel delivered a complete spectrum of conditions for athletes to sharpen their racing skills. by Lisa Darmanin / Australian Sailing Team Posted 26 Jun 14:03 AEST 31st Block Island Race Week Day 3 31st Block Island Race Week Day 3 Soaring temperatures on Risk Strategies Race Day Risk Strategies Race Day at Block Island Race Week featured another day of champagne conditions and soaring temperatures. To give sailors a brief reprieve, the Race Committee called for an "early" end to racing (only 2 long races instead of 3). by Storm Trysail Club Posted 26 Jun 09:10 AEST Can a maxi achieve the Rolex Fastnet Race triple? Can a maxi achieve the Rolex Fastnet Race triple? The fight to claim the prestigious monohull line honours prize is lining up to be a tough one The fight to claim the prestigious monohull line honours prize in the centenary edition of the Royal Ocean Racing Club's Rolex Fastnet Race is lining up to be a tough one between the world's fastest 100ft maxi yachts. by James Boyd / RORC Posted 26 Jun 06:41 AEST Kieler Woche Day 6 Kieler Woche Day 6 Double gold for France in Olympic classes Perfect sailing conditions marked the final of Kieler Woche in the Olympic skiff, dinghy, and surf classes: On Wednesday, June 25, the waters off Schilksee offered fresh to strong, challenging winds with flat waves. by Kieler Woche Posted 26 Jun 06:38 AEST iQFOiL International Games at Kiel Overall iQFOiL International Games at Kiel Overall Kieler Woche delivers spectacular medal series showdown ahead of Aarhus Worlds The 3rd iQFOiL International Games at Kieler Woche came to a thrilling close today, with a full day of Medal Series racing under spectacular conditions. by Rachele Vitello Posted 26 Jun 05:51 AEST 44Cup Marstrand 2025 day 1 44Cup Marstrand 2025 day 1 Peninsula Racing and Team Nika share the limelight After a gale forced the cancellation of yesterday's practice racing, for day one of the 44Cup Marstrand, taking place off the familiar Swedish paradise island, there was a west to northwesterly that built as the afternoon progressed, to 17 knots. by 44Cup Posted 26 Jun 04:52 AEST 29th Superyacht Cup Palma Practice Race 29th Superyacht Cup Palma Practice Race Boats and breeze at the home of Mediterranean superyacht sailing The waiting is over and the moment has arrived — The Superyacht Cup Palma 2025 is up and running once again for the 29th time in the home of Mediterranean superyacht sailing. by The Superyacht Cup Palma Posted 26 Jun 04:32 AEST Ferrari Hypersail unveiled Ferrari Hypersail unveiled The Prancing Horse enters the world of sailing Ferrari today unveils its new Ferrari Hypersail project, an unprecedented sporting challenge in the world of sailing that blends racing tradition with technological innovation. by Ferrari Hypersail Posted 26 Jun 00:56 AEST A brief history of marine instrument networks A brief history of marine instrument networks Hugh Agnew has been involved since the outset, and continues to develop at the cutting edge One man who has been involved since the outset, and continues to develop at the cutting edge, is Hugh Agnew, the Cambridge-educated mathematician who is one of the founders of A+T Instruments in Lymington, so I spoke to him to find out more... by Mark Jardine Posted 25 Jun 23:30 AEST Vale Hugh Treharne OAM Vale Hugh Treharne OAM The Australian sailing community is mourning the passing of one of its greatest contributors The Australian sailing community is mourning the passing of one of its greatest contributors, Hugh Treharne OAM, who died peacefully surrounded by his loving family in Sydney last night. by Australian Sailing Posted 25 Jun 20:00 AEST 2025 X-Yachts Aurum Cup 2025 X-Yachts Aurum Cup Magnificent blue skies... but some tricky wind conditions! The 2025 X-Yachts Aurum Cup was held in Sydney over the weekend in magnificent blue skies... but some tricky wind conditions! by Kevin Wallis Posted 25 Jun 18:11 AEST Faithful look forward to Airlie Beach Race Week Faithful look forward to Airlie Beach Race Week Performance Racing category has already attracted 15 entries Just as Whitsunday Sailing Club is looking forward to 74 Islands Distillery Airlie Beach Race Week, so too are competitors, including those in the Performance Racing category where already 15 have signed up ready to race in the 37th edition. by Di Pearson/ABRW media Posted 25 Jun 15:33 AEST 31st Block Island Race Week Day 2 31st Block Island Race Week Day 2 Regatta Craft Mixers Race Day turns up the heat Regatta Craft Mixers Race Day turned up the heat at Block Island Race Week—literally. The Island was not spared from the heat wave sweeping the East Coast this week, but that did not put a stop to the action out on the water. by Storm Trysail Club Posted 25 Jun 10:14 AEST Triple amputee crosses Pacific solo & unsupported Triple amputee crosses Pacific solo & unsupported 33-year-old former Army rifleman from Doncaster, Craig Wood, has today made history 33-year-old former Army rifleman from Doncaster, Craig Wood, has today made history by becoming the world's first triple amputee to sail solo, non-stop and unsupported across the Pacific. by Mia Hodgkinson Posted 25 Jun 09:01 AEST Kieler Woche Day 5 Kieler Woche Day 5 Tuesday served as a warm-up for the hot finale of Kieler Woche Sophie Steinlein and Catherine Bartelheimer from Bavaria in the skiff, as well as Kiel native Fabian Wolf on the foiling windsurf board, will enter Wednesday's (June 25) medal races as leaders. by Kieler Woche Posted 25 Jun 05:39 AEST iQFOiL International Games at Kiel day 4 iQFOiL International Games at Kiel day 4 Medal series line-up confirmed as wind hits hard in Kiel The fourth and penultimate day of the 3rd iQFOiL International Games in Kiel delivered full-throttle action as athletes across the Senior, Youth, and Junior fleets raced to secure their spots in the all-important Medal Series. by Rachele Vitello Posted 25 Jun 05:28 AEST 44Cup Marstrand 2025 starts tomorrow 44Cup Marstrand 2025 starts tomorrow Fleet back up to 12 on eve of breezy Marstrand event While the RC44s were up to 11 for the last event in Porto Cervo, for this week's 44Cup Marstrand, scheduled to set sail tomorrow from the breezy west coast of Sweden, the fleet has now grown to 12. by 44Cup Posted 25 Jun 05:03 AEST Charlie Dalin forced to cancel his 2025 season Charlie Dalin forced to cancel his 2025 season Sam Goodchild and Loïs Berrehar to helm MACIF Santé Prévoyance for the Transat Café L'OR Due to health reasons, Charlie Dalin has been forced to cancel his 2025 season. However, in close consultation with his team, the skipper of the IMOCA MACIF Santé Prévoyance and Macif have decided to maintain the ambitious racing schedule. by Presse Imoca MACIF Santé Prévoyance Posted 25 Jun 03:48 AEST A bold start for Foiling Week 2025 A bold start for Foiling Week 2025 The opening phase of racing has already delivered record-breaking numbers The twelfth edition of Foiling Week has kicked off with a consistent schedule and strong support from the global foiling community. by WeAreFoiling Posted 25 Jun 02:09 AEST Kieler Woche Day 4 Kieler Woche Day 4 IDM Inshore Gold to Flensburg and Denmark The weather conditions during Kieler Woche on Tuesday continued just as they had on Monday: sustained winds well over 20 knots and gusts exceeding 30. by Kieler Woche Posted 25 Jun 02:00 AEST Sopot success story for 5.5 Metre Worlds Sopot success story for 5.5 Metre Worlds The event was a great success story for the class, opening new avenues and new opportunities The dust may have settled on the 2025 5.5 Metre World Championship but the legacy will linger on for a long time. by Robert Deaves Posted 25 Jun 01:56 AEST America's Cup: Luna Rossa re-signs Panerai America's Cup: Luna Rossa re-signs Panerai High-end watchmaker Panerai will once again be Official Sponsor of the Italian AC38 challenger High-end watchmaker Panerai will once again be Official Sponsor of the Italian challenger for the third consecutive America's Cup campaign, following their collaborations in the 2021 and 2024 editions. by Luna Rossa Challenge Posted 25 Jun 00:31 AEST 31st Block Island Race Week Day 1 31st Block Island Race Week Day 1 The wind fills in after a short delay on North Sails Race Day Racing in the 31st Block Island Race Week got under way on Monday with the North Sails Race Day. After a one hour wind delay, the three fleets motored through "The Cut" to their respective race courses for a 12:00 p.m. start as the sea breeze filled in. by Storm Trysail Club Posted 24 Jun 09:48 AEST Jeanneau announce new Sun Odyssey 415 Jeanneau announce new Sun Odyssey 415 Proud to launch the 9th generation of Sun Odyssey sailboats Jeanneau is proud to announce the launch of the 9th generation of Sun Odyssey sailboats, beginning with the Sun Odyssey 415! by Jeanneau Australia Posted 24 Jun 06:54 AEST Kieler Woche Day 3 Kieler Woche Day 3 A Tough Test for Athletes and Equipment Fresh to strong south-westerly winds with stormy squalls pushed participants to their limits on Monday at Kieler Woche. by Kieler Woche Posted 24 Jun 06:08 AEST iQFOiL International Games at Kiel day 3 iQFOiL International Games at Kiel day 3 Full power foiling shakes up leaderboard The third day of racing at the iQFOiL International Games in Kiel delivered exactly what the fleet had been waiting for: wind, power, and pure adrenaline. by Rachele Vitello Posted 24 Jun 05:47 AEST Tschüss 2 powers ahead in Transatlantic Race Tschüss 2 powers ahead in Transatlantic Race Her nearest rival, some 300 miles astern, is Oliver Kobale's VO65 Sisi Six days into the West-East Transatlantic Race, Christian Zugel's Volvo 70 Tschüss 2, co-skippered by Johnny Mordaunt, has raced over 2,000 miles and is the clear leader for both Monohull Line Honours and the overall IRC win. by Louay Habib Posted 24 Jun 03:47 AEST Rolex TP52 Worlds in Cascais preview Rolex TP52 Worlds in Cascais preview Eleven teams hoping the Portuguese venue lives up to its reputation Given that it is a long time since the 52 SUPER SERIES fleet raced in big winds and waves, a breezy final few training days before the start of next week's Rolex TP52 World Championship in Cascais would be universally welcomed by the 11 teams. by 52 Super Series Posted 24 Jun 02:43 AEST GWA Wingfoil World Cup Tarifa 2025 Preview GWA Wingfoil World Cup Tarifa 2025 Preview This event will be held at Bibo Beach House, Valdevaqueros The second stop in the race for Surf-Freestyle crowns is ready to kick off in Tarifa with contests tightening. by GWA Wingfoil World Tour Posted 23 Jun 23:59 AEST Tickets on Sale for the 2025 Sydney Boat Show Tickets on Sale for the 2025 Sydney Boat Show Taking place from 14 to 17 August 2025 at the Sydney Showground, Sydney Olympic Park Tickets for the 2025 Sydney Boat Show, which will take place from 14 to 17 August 2025 at the Sydney Showground, Sydney Olympic Park are now on sale. by Sydney Boat Show Posted 23 Jun 22:41 AEST SailGP opens tender process for two new teams SailGP opens tender process for two new teams SailGP has confirmed 2026 expansion plans, unveiling details of a tender process to seek investment. SailGP has confirmed 2026 expansion plans, unveiling details of a tender process to seek investment for ownership of two new teams entering the global racing championship next season, alongside available stakes across existing national teams. by SailGP Media Posted 23 Jun 22:09 AEST America's Cup - #3 Finish Line America's Cup - #3 Finish Line The Cup is still undecided. And somewhere, in one last simulation, the universe holds its breath. The Cup is still undecided. And somewhere, in one last simulation, the universe holds its breath. Step into the last leg. This is where legends break — or rise. by Pierre-Jean M. Cottalorda Posted 23 Jun 21:07 AEST