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Transat Paprec day 6
A high-tension weekend
© Romain Marie
Swiss exit and wind-down
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Transat Paprec Day 6
Transat Paprec Day 6
A high-tension weekend
At sea for six days, the competitors have already completed a quarter of the Transat Paprec course. After crossing the Bay of Biscay, rounding Cape Finisterre, and sailing down the Portuguese coast, the fleet has now stretched out.
by Transat Paprec
Posted 25 Apr 19:27 UTC
56th Semaine Olympique Française de Hyères day 5
56th Semaine Olympique Française de Hyères day 5
Israel deny China triple gold
On a day of high pressure - in all senses - and drama in all the Medal series, team power and individual brilliance produced some of the closest board Finals in Hyères history.
by Fédération Française de Voile
Posted 25 Apr 19:13 UTC
French Open Skiff won by RS500
French Open Skiff won by RS500
Emma and Luke McEwen switch roles and class, and take the victory
Right at the start of their first season in the RS500, and with a switch of roles in the boat, Emma and Luke McEwen have won the prestigious French Open Skiff event at Lac du Der.
by Sally Campbell
Posted 25 Apr 18:56 UTC
Sled looking to avoid 2024's late season slide
Sled looking to avoid 2024's late season slide
As the 52 Super Series starts next week in Saint-Tropez
Fourth overall last season, 2024 and fourth also on 2022's final standings, fifth in 2023 Takashi Okura's USA flagged Sled team start 2025 looking to find the small percentage gains here and there.
by 52 Super Series
Posted 25 Apr 17:28 UTC
Smarter at the Dock, Safer at Sea
Smarter at the Dock, Safer at Sea
How Upgrades Are Changing Cruising
The service being offered by yacht manufacturers leaps forward every year - responding to a market which demands the highest quality in every aspect.
by Cyclops Marine
Posted 25 Apr 15:00 UTC
2025 O'pen Skiff North American "Un-Regatta
2025 O'pen Skiff North American "Un-Regatta
More than seventy junior sailors from as far as Switzerland traveled to Pensacola
More than seventy junior sailors from as far as Switzerland traveled to Pensacola Yacht Club to experience the O'pen Skiff "Un-Regatta" vibe.
by Jen Guimaraes
Posted 25 Apr 14:27 UTC
Transatlantic Race 2025 Preview
Transatlantic Race 2025 Preview
A North Atlantic adventure like no other
The Transatlantic Race 2025 from the East Coast of the United States to the shores of the United Kingdom stands as one of sailing's most time-honored and demanding challenges.
by Louay Habib
Posted 25 Apr 13:52 UTC
A+T Instruments 10th Anniversary Celebrations
A+T Instruments 10th Anniversary Celebrations
"We set out to make the World's Best Yacht Instruments"
Globally recognised yacht instruments company A+T Instruments is celebrating its 10th anniversary this year after a decade of successful growth by pushing the boundaries of quality and customer service.
by A+T Instruments
Posted 25 Apr 11:00 UTC
Is the Côte d'Azure set to deal a dose of déjà vu?
Is the Côte d'Azure set to deal a dose of déjà vu?
All set for the 52 SUPER SERIES 2025 season opener next week
Teams from the 52 SUPER SERIES, the world's leading grand prix monohull circuit, have been hard at work through the winter and spring preparing for the 2025 season, technical updates giving way recently to on the water training.
by 52 Super Series
Posted 25 Apr 05:26 UTC
Ficker Cup sets stage for Congressional Cup
Ficker Cup sets stage for Congressional Cup
Eight international match racing teams prepare to do battle
Eight international match racing teams will prepare to do battle at the Ficker Cup this weekend, 25-27 April, an official qualifying event of the World Match Racing Tour, hosted by the Long Beach Yacht Club.
by World Match Racing Tour
Posted 25 Apr 05:09 UTC
Sail Canada at 2025 French Olympic Week Day 4
Sail Canada at 2025 French Olympic Week Day 4
Antonia & Georgia Lewin-LaFrance finished 1st and 4th in the 49erFX
The highlights of Sail Canada's National Team on day 4 of the 2025 French Olympic Week held April 21-26 in Hyères, FRA, the second event of the 2025 Sailing Grand Slam Series.
by Sail Canada
Posted 24 Apr 23:41 UTC
5th Dragon Cup at Vilamoura Sailing Preview
5th Dragon Cup at Vilamoura Sailing Preview
A Key Warm-Up Ahead of the World Championship
Today marks the start of the Dragon Cup at Vilamoura Sailing, welcoming 25 boats from across the world. This regatta offers top-level competition and serves as an essential training opportunity for many of the teams preparing for the Dragon Worlds.
by Prow Media
Posted 24 Apr 20:48 UTC
2025 RS Aero Europeans at Lake Garda Day 1
2025 RS Aero Europeans at Lake Garda Day 1
Four races completed on the first day despite uncertain weather
The RS Aero European Championships 2025 officially kicked off today on the northern shores of Lake Garda, hosted by Circolo Vela Arco in collaboration with the Italian Sailing Federation and the RS Aero Class Associations, both Italian and International.
by Elena Giolai
Posted 24 Apr 19:34 UTC
56th Semaine Olympique Française de Hyères day 4
56th Semaine Olympique Française de Hyères day 4
Kiteboarders and windsurfers go for Friday gold as shifts play havoc with process
On a day in which fortunes shifted as much as the winds, French Olympic Week will have its first Medal Races on Friday as the top 8 men and women kitesurfers and windsurfers battle it out for the podium.
by Fédération Française de Voile
Posted 24 Apr 19:33 UTC
Cervantes Trophy Race Preview
Cervantes Trophy Race Preview
RORC Offshore Racing Returns to Europe
Offshore racing with the Royal Ocean Racing Club returns to Europe on Saturday, 3rd May with the Cervantes Trophy Race. This 110-nautical mile race takes place over the May Bank Holiday weekend.
by RORC
Posted 24 Apr 17:28 UTC
Transat Paprec Day 5
Transat Paprec Day 5
Galley & Bloch: "We couldn't have dreamed of much better!"
Laure Galley - Kévin Bloch (DMG MORI Academy): "We couldn't have dreamed of much better!"
by Transat Paprec
Posted 24 Apr 16:59 UTC
SVG Junior Sailing Week 2025
SVG Junior Sailing Week 2025
A Spectacular Celebration of Youth, Sportsmanship and Island Spirit
When Minister Carlos James called on the SVG Sailing Association to help deliver SVG Junior Sailing Week 2025, the response was clear, and the results were outstanding.
by Mark Cyrus
Posted 24 Apr 14:16 UTC
Be a Dynamic Team
Be a Dynamic Team
The right clothing brings so much to a sailing campaign
The right clothing brings so much to a sailing campaign. It unites the team, helps improve performance, and engenders loyalty to the yacht. Quite simply, it can be a game-changer - a performance upgrade for the boat.
by Henri-Lloyd
Posted 24 Apr 13:30 UTC
FlyingNikka in Portofino for Regate di Primavera
FlyingNikka in Portofino for Regate di Primavera
The Maxi yachts season opener at Yacht Club Italiano
The first event of the year is approaching for the full foiling monohull FlyingNikka, which will be in action from Friday to Sunday in Portofino at the Regate di Primavera, the season-opening event dedicated to Maxi yachts organized by the YC Italiano.
by FlyingNikka
Posted 24 Apr 11:13 UTC
Mondial du Vent 2025: the wrap up
Mondial du Vent 2025: the wrap up
Suardiaz and Cappuzzo claim win in FreeFly-Slalom discipline in Leucate
The iconic Mondial du Vent returned to La Franqui, Leucate, for six action-packed days of wind, waves, and wingfoiling.
by GWA Wingfoil World Tour
Posted 24 Apr 10:20 UTC
Matosinhos-Porto set to host an exciting Fly-By
Matosinhos-Porto set to host an exciting Fly-By
The Ocean Race Europe will come to Portugal this summer
The Fly-By, during the second leg of the European race, will bring The Ocean Race back to Portugal with a strong focus to mobilise action for ocean health.
by The Ocean Race
Posted 24 Apr 06:45 UTC
Spectacular conditions forecast for ASW 2025
Spectacular conditions forecast for ASW 2025
Strong tradewinds forecast for the 56th edition of Antigua Sailing Week
The 56th edition of Antigua Sailing Week will start next week in spectacular fashion, with strong tradewinds forecast to provide adrenaline-packed sailing across nine classes.
by Rupert Holmes / Antigua Sailing Week
Posted 24 Apr 00:17 UTC
Sail Canada at 2025 French Olympic Week Day 3
Sail Canada at 2025 French Olympic Week Day 3
Clara Gravely is currently ranked 7th overall in the ILCA 6 class
The highlights of Sail Canada's National Team on DAY 3 of the 2025 French Olympic Week held April 21-26 in Hyères, FRA, the second event of the 2025 Sailing Grand Slam Series.
by Sail Canada
Posted 23 Apr 21:14 UTC
2025 RS Aero Europeans at Lake Garda Preview
2025 RS Aero Europeans at Lake Garda Preview
110 sailors from 15 nations are set for racing at Circolo Vela Arco
Everything is ready at Circolo Vela Arco for the start of the 2025 RS Aero European Championships, which will kick off on Wednesday, 24 April, on the stunning waters of northern Lake Garda.
by Elena Giolai
Posted 23 Apr 20:36 UTC
Canakkale Presidency Cup 2025 underway
Canakkale Presidency Cup 2025 underway
Participants will sail along the stunning Bosphorus in a north-south route
The excitement of the Presidential 6th International Yacht Races in Çanakkale kicks off with the Istanbul Bosphorus stage. Starting on April 23 in Istanbul, the race will set the stage for the thrilling Çanakkale leg.
by Engin Yuvaktas
Posted 23 Apr 18:08 UTC
56th Semaine Olympique Française de Hyères day 3
56th Semaine Olympique Française de Hyères day 3
Epic Mistral baptises the next Olympic generation
"Epic", "Crazy", "Nothing like it" and many words too colourful to include in a family press release sprang from the excited Mistral-lashed lips and sometimes stunned faces of those Olympic classes last back to the boat park.
by Fédération Française de Voile
Posted 23 Apr 18:07 UTC
RS Zest Top Features for Training Centres
RS Zest Top Features for Training Centres
Why the RS Zest is the Ultimate Choice for Sailing Training
Innovation is the driving force behind RS Sailing's designs. The RS Zest was designed with one purpose in mind: to make learn-to-sail programs more effective, enjoyable, and accessible.
by RS Marine Group
Posted 23 Apr 17:30 UTC
Transat Paprec Day 4
Transat Paprec Day 4
Elastic? Not so automatic!
For the first time since the start of the race, gaps are beginning to form. Off the Portuguese coast, part of the fleet—led by DMG MORI Academy and Maël Garnier - Catherine Hunt —has found a stronger wind corridor and is breaking away at the front.
by Transat Paprec
Posted 23 Apr 17:16 UTC
MarsKeel Brings History Back to Life
MarsKeel Brings History Back to Life
With a Custom Keel for SY Doris, first built in 1905
The keel of any yacht is more than ballast. It's one of the foundations of stability, and safety. But what happens when that foundation is missing entirely? That was the challenge posed by the full rebuilding of SY Doris.
by MarsKeel Technology
Posted 23 Apr 13:30 UTC
North Sails prizes for GBR IRC 2025 Championships
North Sails prizes for GBR IRC 2025 Championships
Winners can look forward to crew merchandise and generous awards at each event
The GBR IRC Championship programme for 2025 spans May to November, with racing being held in some of the most scenic and thrilling venues across the British Isles, bringing together top boats and crews.
by RORC Rating Office
Posted 23 Apr 12:28 UTC
Cape 31 UK Season roars back to life this weekend
Cape 31 UK Season roars back to life this weekend
Aall signs point to a seriously competitive season ahead
The UK Cape 31 Class Race Circuit roars back to life this weekend at the Royal London Yacht Club — and all signs point to a seriously competitive season ahead.
by Cape 31 Class
Posted 23 Apr 10:50 UTC
Marriott Mirror Worlds at Durban, South Africa
Marriott Mirror Worlds at Durban, South Africa
An exceptional display by father and son team, James and Harry Komweibel from Perth, Australia
From Down Under to on top of the Worlds. An exceptional display by father and son team, James and Harry (13) Komweibel from Perth, Australia as they took the honours in the 2025 Marriott Mirror Worlds Champs hosted by Point Yacht Club from 14 - 19 April.
by Sophie Thompson
Posted 23 Apr 10:26 UTC
The 18ft Skiff 'Big Boat Era'
The 18ft Skiff 'Big Boat Era'
The original 18 footers which raced from the 1890s to the mid-1930s
We are all familiar with the modern 18 footers as they speed across Sydney Harbour with their carbon fibre hulls and lightweight state-of-the-art sails and spars but they a vastly different to the original 18 footers.
by Frank Quealey
Posted 23 Apr 06:27 UTC
2025 Antigua Classic Yacht Regatta overall
2025 Antigua Classic Yacht Regatta overall
A spectacular end to a great regatta
The 36th Antigua Classic Yacht Regatta came to a successful close on Monday with tasty cream teas, fiercely competitive gig racing and the prize-giving ceremony in the historic 18th century Nelson's Dockyard.
by Antigua Classic Yacht Regatta
Posted 22 Apr 22:16 UTC
Sail Canada at 2025 French Olympic Week Day 2
Sail Canada at 2025 French Olympic Week Day 2
Clara Gravely is still in the top 10, in ninth position
The highlights of Sail Canada's National Team on DAY 2 of the 2025 French Olympic Week held April 21-26 in Hyères, FRA, the second event of the 2025 Sailing Grand Slam Series.
by Sail Canada
Posted 22 Apr 20:42 UTC
Transat Paprec Day 3
Transat Paprec Day 3
Pier-Paolo Dean & Tiphaine Rideau: "We're having an incredible time!"
They are the youngest duo in the Transat Paprec fleet. At just 19 and 20 years old, Tiphaine Rideau and Pier-Paolo Dean (Banques Alimentaires) have embarked on their first transatlantic crossing.
by Transat Paprec
Posted 22 Apr 19:33 UTC
56th Semaine Olympique Française de Hyères day 2
56th Semaine Olympique Française de Hyères day 2
Hyères demands patience before the Mistral with sunset finish
Racing in Hyères can test every sinew and synapse, and the second day of the 56th French Olympic Week (Semaine Olympique Française de Hyères - Toulon Provence Méditerranée) was a test of patience.
by Fédération Française de Voile
Posted 22 Apr 19:16 UTC
Transat Paprec, Classics, US Sailing, Cup news
Transat Paprec, Classics, US Sailing, Cup news
Some parts of North America are experiencing a faster approach of spring's warm tidings than others
While some parts of North America are experiencing a faster approach of spring's warm tidings than others, the offshore racing action is plenty hot in the Transat Paprec.
by David Schmidt
Posted 22 Apr 15:00 UTC
Exposure Marine adds 3 unique RAW range products
Exposure Marine adds 3 unique RAW range products
All developed to meet World Sailing Offshore Special Regulations for safety
Unique to the sailing world, these latest products feature red light designed to optimise night vision. They have all been developed to meet World Sailing Offshore Special Regulations for safety.
by Exposure Marine
Posted 22 Apr 14:35 UTC
Stockholm International Team Race Regatta Preview
Stockholm International Team Race Regatta Preview
Top Tier Team Racing in the Heart of Stockholm
Gamla Stans Yacht Sällskap is proud to announce the Stockholm International Team Race Regatta, a thrilling precursor to the World Championships in Team Racing for keelboats, which GSYS will host in 2026.
by Jill Bederoff
Posted 22 Apr 14:12 UTC