2025 Formula Kite Europeans preview 2025 Formula Kite Europeans preview A critical moment in the evolution of the sport at Urla, Türkiye The 2025 Formula Kite European Championships are set to bring high-stakes competition and fresh challenges as the world's top riders take to the waters of Urla, Türkiye. by International Kiteboarding Association Posted 4 May 04:33 AEST 52 SUPER SERIES Saint-Tropez Cup Day 4 52 SUPER SERIES Saint-Tropez Cup Day 4 No racing Saturday so Gladiator leads into last day in Saint-Tropez Saint-Tropez in the South of France produced yet more frustration with next-to-no wind for the penultimate day of the 52 SUPER SERIES Saint-Tropez Trophy regatta. by 52 Super Series Posted 4 May 03:26 AEST Alive makes clean sweep in the Melbourne Osaka Cup Alive makes clean sweep in the Melbourne Osaka Cup They had their sights on breaking current race record of 21 days, 12 hours, 41 minutes, 13 seconds The Reichel/Pugh 66 Alive, skippered by Duncan Hine and co-skipper Glenn Myler, has made a clean sweep of Line Honours, AMS, PHS and ORCi in the 2025 Melbourne to Osaka Cup. by Melbourne Osaka Media Posted 4 May 00:05 AEST 60th Anniversary Congressional Day 3 60th Anniversary Congressional Day 3 Crucial races to decide Semi-Finalists The race to the semi-finals at the 60th Long Beach Yacht Club Congressional Cup is going down to the wire. With just two flights remaining in the double round robin stage, four teams are locked in a high-stakes battle for the final semi-final slots. by World Match Racing Tour Posted 3 May 14:34 AEST Antigua Race Week Day 5 Antigua Race Week Day 5 Steady tradewinds return The final day of racing at Antigua Sailing Week saw a return to steady winds of 10-12 knots that gradually built to 13-14 knots, accompanied by plenty of tropical sun. by Rupert Holmes/Antigua Sailing Week Posted 3 May 09:50 AEST 5.5m Alpen Cup at Fraglia Vela Riva Day 2 5.5m Alpen Cup at Fraglia Vela Riva Day 2 The Jean Genie extends lead The Jean Genie (GBR 43, Peter Morton, Andrew Palfrey, Ruairidh Scott) extended their lead to 11 points after three more races on Friday at the 5.5 Metre Alpen Cup at Riva del Garda, Italy. by Robert Deaves Posted 3 May 07:42 AEST 21st Sandberg PalmaVela Day 2 21st Sandberg PalmaVela Day 2 Ten new classes joined the action Ten new classes joined the action on Day 2, bringing the total to 11 divisions for this edition. by Alejandro Varela Posted 3 May 07:35 AEST Port Stephens a global sailing destination Port Stephens a global sailing destination The region's pristine waters have once again welcomed thousands of sailors and spectators The NSW Government is charting the course for Port Stephens to become a global sailing destination when Newcastle Airport's upgraded international terminal opens in August 2025. by Destination NSW Posted 3 May 06:26 AEST 52 SUPER SERIES Saint-Tropez Cup Day 3 52 SUPER SERIES Saint-Tropez Cup Day 3 World champions Gladiator lead into the weekend after a second day with no wind The standings remain the same at the 52 SUPER SERIES Saint-Tropez Sailing Week after a day with insufficient wind to race. by 52 Super Series Posted 3 May 04:35 AEST Transat Paprec Day 13 Transat Paprec Day 13 Cap Saint Barth has lit the fire! Competitors in the Transat Paprec - a race organized by OC Sport Pen Duick - and those familiar with the charts have become accustomed to it: Cap St Barth has been at the forefront since the start. by Transat Paprec Posted 3 May 02:56 AEST National Family Island Regatta of the Bahamas National Family Island Regatta of the Bahamas Observations from the outside of the 69th running of the event I have much experience racing sailboats of many sizes in many settings, and much experience as a race organizer for national and international sailing events. This year I attended a Bahamian Wooden Sloop Regatta for the first time. by Del Olsen Posted 3 May 00:38 AEST Team Race World Championship returns Team Race World Championship returns In a month's time when the New York Yacht Club Harbour Court The past decade for team racing has featured the emergence of a new, spectator-friendly format and the continued spread of the discipline around the globe. by New York Yacht Club Posted 2 May 23:38 AEST MS Amlin re-signs with Kiwi race team MS Amlin re-signs with Kiwi race team Leading European insurer MS Amlin have renewed their sponorship of Aotearoa Ocean Racing, Leading European insurer MS Amlin have renewed their sponorship of Aotearoa Ocean Racing, enabling the newly formed team to take part in a series of races in Europe later this year. The team is still seeking sponsorship for The Ocean Race 2027. by Richard Gladwell/Sail-World.com Posted 2 May 22:53 AEST Matt Allen AM matches AOC funding Matt Allen AM matches AOC funding To support 2024 Olympic Podium Performing Sailors Matt Allen AM has once again demonstrated his unwavering support for sailing by generously matching the Australian Olympic Committee's Medal Incentive Funding (MIF) for Olympic champion Matt Wearn and Paris 2024 silver medallist Grae Morris. by Lisa Ratcliff for the Australian Sailing Team Posted 2 May 14:44 AEST 60th Anniversary Congressional Day 2 60th Anniversary Congressional Day 2 Monnin in the hunt for semi-final spot Switzerland's Eric Monnin and his Capvis Swiss Match Racing Team delivered a faultless performance today, the second day of the 60th Long Beach Yacht Club Congressional Cup. by World Match Racing Tour Posted 2 May 14:25 AEST Antigua Race Week Day 4 Antigua Race Week Day 4 One-third of the classes started the penultimate day with boats tied on points at the top Racing at this year's Antigua Sailing Week is so close that one-third of the classes started the penultimate day with boats tied on points at the top of their respective leaderboards. by Rupert Holmes/Antigua Sailing Week Posted 2 May 13:04 AEST 5.5m Alpen Cup at Fraglia Vela Riva Day 1 5.5m Alpen Cup at Fraglia Vela Riva Day 1 The Jean Genie makes strong start to title defence The Jean Genie (GBR 43, Peter Morton, Andrew Palfrey, Ruaridh Scott) took a commanding lead on a very tricky opening day of the 2025 5.5 Metre Alpen Cup at Fraglia Vela Riva, on Lake Garda, Italy. by Robert Deaves Posted 2 May 08:48 AEST 21st Sandberg PalmaVela Day 1 21st Sandberg PalmaVela Day 1 Magic Carpet E wins two from two on her debut The Maxi class officially opened racing today at the 21st Sandberg PalmaVela, completing two W/L races in which the newest elite 100-footer, Magic Carpet E, dominated with two clear victories in what was its first-ever races. by Alejandro Varela Posted 2 May 04:35 AEST 52 SUPER SERIES Saint-Tropez Cup Day 2 52 SUPER SERIES Saint-Tropez Cup Day 2 Gladiator back on winning form Disappointed to miss out on winning the 2024 circuit title after coming into the last event of the season with a solid points lead, Tony Langley's world champions Gladiator crew started their assault on the 2025 title on the best possible footing. by 52 Super Series Posted 2 May 04:26 AEST Life-Changing Experience in Melbourne Osaka Cup Life-Changing Experience in Melbourne Osaka Cup The crew of White Spirit talk about their journey A resounding yes, they'd do it again for such an amazing life-changing experience, is how Cyrus Allen, skipper of the Beneteau 50, White Spirit, summed up the 2025 Melbourne to Osaka race, which he completed with co-skipper Lillian Stewart. by Melbourne Osaka Media Posted 2 May 02:02 AEST Transat Paprec Day 12 Transat Paprec Day 12 Charlotte Yven & Hugo Dhallenne: "Now, it's all in the mind too!" He checked in mid-morning, and you could hear the joy in his voice — Hugo Dhallenne is doing what he loves most: racing at sea. He's at the front of the fleet in the Transat Paprec and fully enjoying this adventure alongside Charlotte Yven. by Transat Paprec Posted 2 May 00:41 AEST Entry open for trio of Brisbane Finn events Entry open for trio of Brisbane Finn events For three weeks in February 2026 the Finn world will descend on the Royal Queensland Yacht Squadron Entry has opened for the main Finn events in 2026. For three weeks in February 2026 the Finn world will descend on the Royal Queensland Yacht Squadron, in Brisbane, Australia, for three back-to-back major regattas. by Robert Deaves Posted 1 May 18:01 AEST XR 41 ready for racing debut at MaiOR XR 41 ready for racing debut at MaiOR All eyes on Kiel-Schilksee as the offshore racing season starts in northern Europe Every spring, the sailing world turns its eyes to Kiel-Schilksee, where the Mai Offshore Regatta (MaiOR) launches the offshore racing season in northern Europe. by X-Yachts Posted 1 May 17:20 AEST 60th Anniversary Congressional Day 1 60th Anniversary Congressional Day 1 Strong start for defending champion USA's Chris Poole, defending champion of the Long Beach Yacht Club Congressional Cup leads the first day of the 60th Anniversary event with six straight wins in the opening round-robin stage. by World Match Racing Tour Posted 1 May 15:18 AEST Joker X2's Long Game in the Melbourne Osaka Cup Joker X2's Long Game in the Melbourne Osaka Cup A quiet sense of achievement after thirty-six days and 5,500 nautical miles After thirty-six days and 5,500 nautical miles, the double-handed crew of Joker X2 crossed the Osaka finish line with a quiet sense of achievement. by Melbourne Osaka Media Posted 1 May 11:46 AEST New footage of the Nautitech 44 Open & Bavaria C46 New footage of the Nautitech 44 Open & Bavaria C46 Have a look at the latest from Ensign Yachts, plus the J/40 wins under ORC at Pasquavela in Italy In this edition, we highlight a new Yacht Charter service in the Mediterranean, showcase new footage of our award-winning Bavaria C46, and highlight a walkthrough of the Nautitech 44 Open. Plus the J/40 wins under ORC at the Pasquavela in Italy! by Ensign Yachts Posted 1 May 08:00 AEST McIntyre Mini Globe Race fleet battles Pacific McIntyre Mini Globe Race fleet battles Pacific In historic 4,300-mile test of endurance Solo Sailors Face Doldrums, Equipment Failures and Avian Invaders in Unprecedented Small Boat Challenge - week five of leg 2 by McIntyre Mini Globe Race Posted 1 May 05:34 AEST Don't Risk Your Keys on the Water! Don't Risk Your Keys on the Water! Keep them safe and dry in a Vaikobi Car Key Lock Box Don't risk taking your keys on the water... keep them safe and dry in a Vaikobi Car Key Lock Box. by Vaikobi Posted 1 May 04:30 AEST 21st Sandberg PalmaVela kicks off tomorrow 21st Sandberg PalmaVela kicks off tomorrow With the spectacle of the Maxis in Palma Over one hundred teams representing 19 nationalities will gather in the Bay of Palma for the first major multi-class event of the season: the 21st Sandberg PalmaVela. The impressive Maxis will be the first to take the stage. by Alejandro Varela Posted 1 May 02:27 AEST 52 SUPER SERIES Saint-Tropez Cup Day 1 52 SUPER SERIES Saint-Tropez Cup Day 1 Light winds prove insufficient to start racing Although the 11 boat fleet went afloat until mid-afternoon, crews filled with hope and anticipation, the wind refused to build enough for racing to take place on the first day of the new 52 SUPER SERIES season at the 52 SUPER SERIES Saint-Tropez Cup. by 52 Super Series Posted 1 May 02:22 AEST Transat Paprec Day 11 Transat Paprec Day 11 The Battle of the Leaders Now past the halfway point and sailing through the heart of the Atlantic, the competitors in the Transat Paprec are still locked in an intense battle. A windless zone expected later this week is drawing everyone's attention and forcing tough decisions. by Transat Paprec Posted 1 May 01:34 AEST Pip Hare joins Canada Ocean Racing Pip Hare joins Canada Ocean Racing Sailing alongside Canadian skipper Scott Shawyer for The Ocean Race Europe Canada Ocean Racing is excited to announce that British offshore sailor Pip Hare will join their Be Water Positive campaign for the 2025 edition of The Ocean Race Europe. by Canada Ocean Racing Posted 30 Apr 14:01 AEST Antigua Race Week Day 3 Antigua Race Week Day 3 Superb racing delivered Sailors ranging from newcomers to veterans of multiple America's Cup campaigns enjoyed Caribbean sailing at its best in today's racing at Antigua Sailing Week, with lots of sun and moderate tradewinds of 10-12 knots. by Rupert Holmes/Antigua Sailing Week Posted 30 Apr 12:23 AEST Australian Hobie Cat Nationals Entries Open Australian Hobie Cat Nationals Entries Open To be hosted by the HCAWA, with Geographe Bay Yacht Club Entries are open and the Notice of Race is live for the Pitts Design and Construction 53rd Australian Hobie Cat Nationals to be hosted by the HCAWA, with Geographe Bay Yacht Club, in Undalup Country, Busselton, Western Australia. by Paddy Butler Posted 30 Apr 08:06 AEST WOW at Gippsland Lakes as actions accelerate WOW at Gippsland Lakes as actions accelerate Getting on board with the UN International Women's Day 2025 theme "Women on Water" at Gippsland Lakes Yacht Club (GLYC) has wasted no time in getting on board with the UN International Women's Day 2025 theme to #accelerateaction for gender equality in the sport. by Rosie Colahan Posted 30 Apr 06:33 AEST Saint-Tropez set 52 SUPER SERIES season opener Saint-Tropez set 52 SUPER SERIES season opener Crioula and Vayu won today's short, sharp warm-up practice races In a light breeze which reached 10kts at the most - a foretaste of what is forecast for the coming days on the Gulf of Saint-Tropez - Crioula and Vayu won today's short, sharp warm-up practice races. by 52 Super Series Posted 30 Apr 05:44 AEST La Larga comes to a close La Larga comes to a close With the prize-giving ceremony at the RCNP The Real Club Náutico de Palma (RCNP) held the prize-giving ceremony for La Larga this Tuesday, 29 April, at 19h00. by Sandberg PalmaVela 2025 Posted 30 Apr 05:35 AEST Transat Paprec Day 10 Transat Paprec Day 10 Alexis Thomas / Pauline Courtois (Wings of the Ocean): “It's the fulfillment of a childhood dream” Between two replies, Alexis Thomas, contacted this morning, apologises for "having completely lost track of the day and time." by Transat Paprec Posted 30 Apr 02:02 AEST The Allure of Timber The Allure of Timber The longevity, and sheer beauty, of boats made of wood In these days of exotic materials, high modulus carbon and ultra lightweight construction, it's possible to overlook the longevity, and sheer beauty, of boats made of wood. by Mark Jardine Posted 30 Apr 01:00 AEST Maxime Mesnil wins Ficker Cup Maxime Mesnil wins Ficker Cup Field complete for 60th Congressional Cup After a weekend of fierce competition, the field is set for this week's 60th annual Congressional Cup. Maxime Mesnil (FRA) won the Ficker Cup, but it is Nicole Breault (USA) and Peter Wickwire (CAN) who have advanced to the main field. by World Match Racing Tour Posted 29 Apr 15:33 AEST Antigua Race Week - Marina Resort Women's Race Day Antigua Race Week - Marina Resort Women's Race Day Tight margins define racing Varied conditions tested teams at Antigua Sailing Week today across a range of wind strengths, with the big boats enjoying adrenaline-pumping speeds of 20 knots in the stronger gusts. by Rupert Holmes/Antigua Sailing Week Posted 29 Apr 12:29 AEST Fireball Youth Take Flight at Lake Bullen Merri Fireball Youth Take Flight at Lake Bullen Merri For the first-ever Fireball Australian Youth Championship The Fireball class continues to inspire the next generation of sailors, with the first-ever Fireball Australian Youth Championship delivering a spectacular debut over three days at Lake Bullen Merri, Victoria. by Chris Payne Posted 29 Apr 06:51 AEST La Larga crowns the winners of its fifth edition La Larga crowns the winners of its fifth edition Marking the official start of the 21st Sandberg PalmaVela The Real Club Náutico de Palma (RCNP) has brought the fifth edition of La Larga to a close, marking the official start of the 21st Sandberg PalmaVela. by Sandberg PalmaVela 2025 Posted 29 Apr 04:56 AEST A look inside the Spirit Yachts yard A look inside the Spirit Yachts yard A close look at what makes their yachts unique Traditional skills in boatbuilding could be regarded as a lost art from a bygone era. In the world of fibreglass and carbon, the joinery and laminating techniques of wood ribs and cedar strips are a thing of the past. by Mark Jardine Posted 29 Apr 03:00 AEST American Magic Quantum Racing ready for season American Magic Quantum Racing ready for season 2025 52 Super Series Season Opener this week in Saint-Tropez, France The 2025 52 SUPER SERIES season gets under way this week in Saint-Tropez, and American Magic Quantum Racing returns to the starting line with a fully unified sailing team that merges the two racing programs under one name. by American Magic Posted 29 Apr 02:39 AEST Transat Paprec Day 9 Transat Paprec Day 9 The Westward Conquest As the second week of competition begins on the Transat Paprec, a new race has started. After passing the La Palma waypoint during the night from Saturday to Sunday, the duos are now making rapid progress towards the Caribbean. by Transat Paprec Posted 29 Apr 00:31 AEST Alegre set for the2025 52 Super Series Alegre set for the2025 52 Super Series Love and mutual support will be the key First to launch a new 2024 generation boat, sistership to Platoon Aviation, they had a solid season - fifth overall just 7 points behind Sled - but are still trying to get back to finishing on regatta podiums as they last did in Puerto Portals in 2023. by 52 Super Series Posted 28 Apr 23:59 AEST It's So Easy to Shop for Winning Sails Online It's So Easy to Shop for Winning Sails Online Shop North One Design sails online anytime for fast delivery Shop North One Design sails online anytime for fast delivery, in-stock availability, and podium-ready results. Don't wait, your next win starts here. by North Sails Posted 28 Apr 23:00 AEST