Rolex Fastnet Race Start - David Maynard Galley Rolex Fastnet Race Start - David Maynard Galley Here's his great collection from Cowes and further west as the fleet exited the Solent David Maynard has been out taking great photos at SailGP, the Admiral's Cup, and now the Rolex Fastnet Race start. Here's his great collection from Cowes and further west as the fleet exited the Solent. by David Maynard Posted 26 Jul 22:35 PDT Admirals Cup: Day 5 - Rolex Fastnet gets underway Admirals Cup: Day 5 - Rolex Fastnet gets underway The final triple scoring race in the 2025 Admirals' Cup got underway on time The final triple scoring race in the 2025 Admirals' Cup got underway on time starting in front of The Castle in Cowes. The 30 boat fleet representing 15 teams and 12 countries encountered conditions much as forecast - 12-15kt westerly and outgoing tide. by Richard Gladwell in Cowes Posted 26 Jul 13:49 PDT Rolex Fastnet Race gets underway with record fleet Rolex Fastnet Race gets underway with record fleet Spectators in their thousands swarmed Cowes Green and the shores of the western Solent Spectators in their thousands swarmed Cowes Green and the shores of the western Solent to witness the starts of the 51st Rolex Fastnet Race from 1120 until 1320 BST today. by James Boyd / RORC Posted 26 Jul 13:20 PDT 2025 iQFOiL Youth & Junior Worlds, day 2 2025 iQFOiL Youth & Junior Worlds, day 2 Strong performances, tight racing, and growing excitement The 2025 iQFOiL Youth & Junior World Championships finally got under way on the water today in Brest with an intense second day of racing for the 379 young windsurfers representing 38 nations. by iQFOiL Communications Posted 26 Jul 13:14 PDT 100th edition Rolex Fastnet Race begins 100th edition Rolex Fastnet Race begins Ahead lie 696 nautical miles of technically challenging, resilience testing waters. The 100th anniversary edition of the Rolex Fastnet Race underlined its position as the world's largest offshore race as 444 yachts set off from Cowes, England. by Quinag Posted 26 Jul 12:51 PDT Admiral's Cup: Explosive Rolex Fastnet Race start Admiral's Cup: Explosive Rolex Fastnet Race start The fleet launched into action with a full-on start right in front of the Royal Yacht Squadron line The Red Arrows heralded the return of the Admiral's Cup for the centenary edition of the Rolex Fastnet Race. by Louay Habib / RORC Posted 26 Jul 12:03 PDT Rolex Fastnet Race Start - Tom Hicks Photo Gallery Rolex Fastnet Race Start - Tom Hicks Photo Gallery Stuunning shots from as 444 yachts start the centenary edition of the race! Tom Hicks is out on the Solent for all the major events and has captured some stunning moments from today's start of the Centenary Rolex Fastnet Race. Take a look at the shots below and far more in the gallery above! by Tom Hicks Posted 26 Jul 11:59 PDT Rolex Fastnet Race Start - view from Hurst Castle Rolex Fastnet Race Start - view from Hurst Castle A video montage as the fleet went out of the Solent I went out to Hurst Castle with his camera and drone to capture the action as the boats, ranging from the mighty Ultim trimarans, through to the IMOCAs and grand prix yachts competing in the 2025 Admiral's Cup went through the narrrows out of the Solent. by Mark Jardine Posted 26 Jul 10:58 PDT Snipe Women's World Championship day 3 Snipe Women's World Championship day 3 A strong thermal build into the afternoon again at Enoshima, Japan Weatherwise, day three was pretty much a carbon copy of day two with a strong thermal that built into the afternoon. Racing got under way a half hour earlier, again to start before the breeze built over the regatta limit. by Alex Pline Posted 26 Jul 07:26 PDT Ugotta Regatta Day 1 Ugotta Regatta Day 1 The GL52 fleet sailed their first three races Nine boats strong, the GL52 fleet sailed their first three races of the 2025 Ugotta Regatta on Friday. by WindlassCreative Posted 26 Jul 01:21 PDT WASZP Games 2025 overall WASZP Games 2025 overall Perfect conditions for the final day showdown The final day of the WASZP Games 2025 delivered everything you could want in a championship showdown—tight racing, pressure starts, tactical battles, and decisive performances. With the Gold Fleet behind on their race schedule, the priority was clear. by Nicola Hoyle Posted 25 Jul 22:04 PDT Rolex Fastnet: Steady conditions expected Rolex Fastnet: Steady conditions expected Competitiors are expected to start in a 12-14kt Westerly and assisted by the easterly tide. Predictwind's metrologist Arnaud Monges expects the Rolex Fastnet Race to get underway in a 12-14kts WSW breeze, with a building current from an easterly direction. Using weather routing we have predicted finish times for the Ultims and AC25 yachts. by Richard Gladwell/Sail-World.com/nz Posted 25 Jul 18:05 PDT Heartbreaker sweeps both Mac Races Heartbreaker sweeps both Mac Races For Bob Hughes, success on the Great Lakes isn't about luck alone After sweeping top results in the Bayview Mackinac Race and Chicago Yacht Club Race to Mackinac, Bob Hughes reflects on HEARTBREAKER's offshore success and the strength of the GL52 fleet. by GL52 Series Posted 25 Jul 16:30 PDT Rolex Fastnet Race/Admirals' Cup: Big questions Rolex Fastnet Race/Admirals' Cup: Big questions "So far we've under performed as a boat in the Admirals' Cup. We're looking to put that right." The defending Rolex Fastnet champion, Caro (NZL) faces some big questions given their performances to date in the Admirals' Cup. However the Botin 52 has a reputation for scoring strongly in longer offshore racing - will they repeat in 2205? by Richard Gladwell in Cowes Posted 25 Jul 15:47 PDT Centenary Rolex Fastnet Race start tomorrow Centenary Rolex Fastnet Race start tomorrow Coundown to blast off for the 444 yachts entered For the 444 yachts entered in the Royal Ocean Racing Club's centennial Rolex Fastnet Race all eyes remain on the weather going into the last hours before the start tomorrow (Saturday 26 July). by James Boyd / RORC Posted 25 Jul 14:06 PDT Canada's entry into the iconic Rolex Fastnet Race Canada's entry into the iconic Rolex Fastnet Race Team Be Water Positive returns to settle unfinished business Canada Ocean Racing - Be Water Positive will line up this weekend for the centenary edition of the Rolex Fastnet Race, one of the most iconic offshore races in the world. by Canada Ocean Racing Posted 25 Jul 12:22 PDT Register now for the Rolex Big Boat Series Register now for the Rolex Big Boat Series Fees will increase by $275 after July 31 Registration fees for the 61st Rolex Big Boat Series hosted by St. Francis Yacht Club from September 10-14, 2025, will increase by $275 after July 31, 2025. by St. Francis Yacht Club Posted 25 Jul 12:05 PDT U.S. Launch of Switch One Design Foiling Dinghy U.S. Launch of Switch One Design Foiling Dinghy Melges will oversee national sales, support, and class growth Melges is proud to announce the official U.S. launch of the Switch One Design, a cutting-edge foiling dinghy that's redefining accessibility and performance in high-speed sailing. by Melges Performance Sailboats Posted 25 Jul 10:00 PDT Snipe Women's World Championship day 2 Snipe Women's World Championship day 2 The breeze started to build up earlier in the hot morning temperature As predicted, the temperatures were very hot the morning of the second day and the breeze started to build up earlier than day one. The first race, a windward/leeward course, began at 11 am in 15-17 knots and increasing chop. by Alex Pline Posted 25 Jul 08:24 PDT Independence Cup Preview Independence Cup Preview Takes place off Burnham Harbor this weekend Dozens of sailors with physical limitations from all over the world will compete this weekend in the Independence Cup race at Burnham Harbor from July 24-27. by Mary Ann O'Rourke Posted 25 Jul 08:09 PDT Fuerteventura PWA Grand Slam Day 7 Fuerteventura PWA Grand Slam Day 7 Sarah-Quita Offringa survives Super Final scare to earn 16th Freestyle world title Sarah-Quita Offringa survives Super Final scare to earn 16th Freestyle world title and 27th overall, while Yentel Caers powers to victory in Men's. by Chris Yates Posted 25 Jul 08:02 PDT Vaikobi V-DRY-X Team Kit Vaikobi V-DRY-X Team Kit We speak to Pat Langley and Bart Milczarczyk V-DRY-X is a major launch for the Australian technical clothing brand Vaikobi, launching into the yacht racing team market with high performance outer layer clothing specifically designed to be customised with the branding and colours of that team. by Mark Jardine Posted 25 Jul 05:58 PDT Admiral's Cup Tom Hicks Thursday Photo Gallery Admiral's Cup Tom Hicks Thursday Photo Gallery He is always ready to capture Solent action Tom Hicks is always ready to capture Solent action, and the Admiral's Cup naturally delivered. These shots are from Thursday 24th July 2025. by Tom Hicks Posted 25 Jul 02:27 PDT WASZP Games 2025 Day 4 Photo Gallery WASZP Games 2025 Day 4 Photo Gallery A snapshot of the day by Mark Jardine It was a case of grabbing the wind and sunshine while it lasted on Day 4 of the 2025 WASZP Games, and each of the fleets got a bit of racing in before the rain started to fall and the breeze died away. by Mark Jardine Posted 24 Jul 23:35 PDT Admiral's Cup Inshore Racing Day 3 Admiral's Cup Inshore Racing Day 3 Youth, grit and glory define inshore battle The final day of inshore racing at the 2025 Admiral's Cup delivered high drama, high stakes and no shortage of action, especially at race starts. Three intense races pushed crews to the limit and completed the six-race inshore series. by Louay Habib / RORC Posted 24 Jul 21:58 PDT WASZP Games 2025 Day 4 WASZP Games 2025 Day 4 The Weymouth weather continued to keep the fleet guessing The Weymouth weather continued to keep the fleet guessing, with the northerly breeze hanging in the early forecast before giving way to a westerly build. by Nicola Hoyle Posted 24 Jul 21:38 PDT Admiral's Cup Paul Wyeth Thursday Photo Gallery Admiral's Cup Paul Wyeth Thursday Photo Gallery The battle points ahead of the Fastnet race intense The six-race inshore series has now been completed with an unstable northerly, swinging to the west later. The starts were particularly intense as the teams battled for points ahead of the Fastnet, and Paul Wyeth was on hand to capture the action. by Paul Wyeth Posted 24 Jul 21:18 PDT Catalyst 45: Project Render delivery voyage Catalyst 45: Project Render delivery voyage Catalyst 45 proved its versatility, and seaworthiness completing a 1,100nm Pacific Ocean voyage. While better known as an America's Cup tender, the Catalyst 45 proved the versatility, and seaworthiness of the design completing a 1,290nm Pacific Ocean delivery voyage to Fiji. Here's the story... by Lloyd Stevenson Boatbuilders Posted 24 Jul 15:58 PDT O'pen Skiff World Championship in Japan O'pen Skiff World Championship in Japan Team USA delivers a solid performance Five US sailors traveled to Nishinomiya, Japan for six days of challenging conditions, hot temperatures, and world class sailing. USA sailor Lucas Doran was in third place in the U17 fleet before the final day of racing. by Jen Guimaraes Posted 24 Jul 15:23 PDT Admirals Cup: Day 4 - All hanging on the Fastnet. Admirals Cup: Day 4 - All hanging on the Fastnet. The end of the beginning of the 2025 Admirals' Cup. Rán runs aground - claims redress. Today marked the End of the Beginning of the 2025 Admirals' Cup with the conclusion of Inshore racing on what is known as the "Central Solent". The Baltic teams' TP52 Rán hit a sandbank and has claimed redress. by Richard Gladwell in Cowes Posted 24 Jul 15:21 PDT Less than 48 hours to Rolex Fastnet Race Less than 48 hours to Rolex Fastnet Race Battle lines are being drawn up Battle lines are being drawn up for the RORC's centenary Rolex Fastnet Race. As the final day of Admiral's Cup inshore racing took place in the Solent, so several yachts due to take part in Saturday's main event were out training. by James Boyd / RORC Posted 24 Jul 14:03 PDT Transpac 2025: Seconds apart after 2,280 miles Transpac 2025: Seconds apart after 2,280 miles For decades, the Transpacific Yacht Club has sought to make racing as fair as possible for all boats The Offshore Racing Rule's (ORR) Forecast Time Correction Factor (F-TCF) rating system, used in this year's Transpac race from Los Angeles to Honolulu, resulted in exceptionally close results. by Offshore Racing Rule Posted 24 Jul 12:42 PDT A Day at the WASZP Games A Day at the WASZP Games Video interviews with some of the sailors and supporters of the class The WASZP Games 2025, being held at the Weymouth & Portland National Sailing Academy in the UK, has attracted 248 of the foiling dinghies to take part in a week of varied and high intensity racing. by Mark Jardine Posted 24 Jul 12:33 PDT Admiral's Cup David Maynard Thursday Gallery Admiral's Cup David Maynard Thursday Gallery First race of the day, captured for our viewing pleasure David Maynard was out on the water to catch the action from the first on Thursday of the Admiral's Cup Inshore Racing. by David Maynard Posted 24 Jul 12:04 PDT Snipe Women's World Championship day 1 Snipe Women's World Championship day 1 Racing in a quintessential Enoshima southwester with big waves After a practice race yesterday, racing got under way today in a quintessential Enoshima southwester with big waves and breeze starting about 14 knots and building to 16 or 17 with a few higher puffs. by Alex Pline Posted 24 Jul 10:01 PDT World Sailing's inaugural Impact Report World Sailing's inaugural Impact Report Charting a new course for a sustainable future in sport World Sailing, the global governing body for the sport of sailing, today released its first Impact Report, a comprehensive overview of the federation's significant progress in environmental sustainability and social contribution. by World Sailing Posted 24 Jul 08:33 PDT Yoann Richomme returns to Fastnet Yoann Richomme returns to Fastnet Says Elodie Bonafous' is the boat to beat This weekend's biennial Rolex Fastnet Race - one of the oldest classics in sailing - sees the IMOCA Class return to the racetrack, with eight boats on the startline on Saturday for what is the second round of this year's IMOCA Globe Series Championship. by Ed Gorman / IMOCA Globe Series Posted 24 Jul 08:12 PDT 2025 iQFOiL Youth & Junior Worlds kicks off 2025 iQFOiL Youth & Junior Worlds kicks off Over 20 races scheduled across eight days, with the world's top young windsurfers chasing the title The world's fastest young windsurfers are arriving in Brittany as the 2025 iQFOiL Youth & Junior World Championships get under way in Brest. by iQFOiL Communications Posted 24 Jul 07:53 PDT Fuerteventura PWA Grand Slam Day 6 Fuerteventura PWA Grand Slam Day 6 Arguably the best female Freestyle final of all time Sarah-Quita Offringa pushed all the way by Maaike Huvermann in arguably the best female Freestyle final of all time, while Yentel Caers wins ‘Battle of Belgium' against Steven Van Broeckhoven to hold respective event leads. by Chris Yates Posted 24 Jul 04:48 PDT How to follow RORC Centenary Rolex Fastnet Race How to follow RORC Centenary Rolex Fastnet Race At present 451 yachts are entered, which, if all start on Saturday, will break the previous record. This year's centennial edition of the Rolex Fastnet Race will set sail this Saturday, 26 July from the Royal Yacht Squadron line off Cowes, Isle of Wight, bound for Cherbourg-en-Cotentin, France. by James Boyd / RORC Posted 24 Jul 03:30 PDT