Maxi Yacht Rolex Cup 2025 Day 5 Maxi Yacht Rolex Cup 2025 Day 5 Penultimate day beset by Mistral conditions Sadly the second day of the northwesterly Mistral proved stronger than the first at the Maxi Yacht Rolex Cup in Porto Cervo, Sardinia. by International Maxi Association Posted 12 Sep 08:11 PDT The Ocean Race Europe Leg 5 Day 6 The Ocean Race Europe Leg 5 Day 6 Seven miles separate the leading pack on the approach to the eastern waypoint Light winds yesterday afternoon to the south of the Italian island of Sicily has re-shuffled the leading pack in The Ocean Race Europe 2025 and given Swiss entry Team Holcim - PRB the opportunity to stage a spectacular comeback from a distant fifth place. by The Ocean Race Posted 12 Sep 07:13 PDT Vaikobi Partners with Switch One Design Class Vaikobi Partners with Switch One Design Class At Global Championship in Lake Garda Vaikobi, one of the world's leading performance watersport gear and accessories brands, announced an exciting new partnership with the Switch One Design Class, one of the fastest-growing foiling classes in the world. by Vaikobi Posted 12 Sep 01:55 PDT Switch Global Championships at Lake Garda Day 1 Switch Global Championships at Lake Garda Day 1 A spectacular opening day for the 60-strong fleet It was a spectacular opening day for the SWITCH fleet, with three races completed under sunny skies and a steady 10-12 knot southerly breeze typical of Lake Garda. by Fraglia Vela Malcesine Posted 12 Sep 01:50 PDT Rolex New York Yacht Club Invitational Cup Day 3 Rolex New York Yacht Club Invitational Cup Day 3 Eastern Plays the Rabbit Eastern Yacht Club calls it the Reverse Rabbit. When Plan A—usually starting close to the pin—doesn't go to, well, plan, the Reverse Rabbit is the exit strategy. It's far from easy and success has to be measured against the alternative. by New York Yacht Club Posted 11 Sep 22:39 PDT J/24 Worlds 2025 in Plymouth, UK Day 3 J/24 Worlds 2025 in Plymouth, UK Day 3 Bangor Packet puts the pressure on Headcase The wind pressure remains with us in Plymouth. On Thursday the race management team had the opportunity to run two races within the relative protection of Plymouth Sound inside the breakwater, however Plymouth Sound was still experiencing 25 knots. by James Mills Posted 11 Sep 22:26 PDT iQFOiL U23 Worlds at Portimão day 4 iQFOiL U23 Worlds at Portimão day 4 Light breeze delivers perfect window for Slalom Racing After three intense days of racing marked by shifting conditions and reshuffled leaderboards, Day 3 closed with a Gold fleet ready to enter its decisive phase and a women's fleet as tightly packed as ever. by iQFOiL Communications Posted 11 Sep 22:18 PDT America's Cup: Luna Rossa's Challenge accepted America's Cup: Luna Rossa's Challenge accepted According to local media the Italian team, Luna Rossa has had its Challenge accepted by the Kiwis. Leading America's Cup journalist, Fabio Pozzo, reports that the Italian team, Luna Rossa has had its Challenge accepted for the 2027 Cup in Naples. by Richard Gladwell, Sail-World NZ Posted 11 Sep 18:29 PDT America's Cup: ETNZ's design boss on new AC75 Rule America's Cup: ETNZ's design boss on new AC75 Rule Kiwi design chief, Dan Bernasconi on recycled AC75 hulls, electric power and other rule changes. Kiwi design chief, Dan Bernasconi on the use of recycled AC75 hulls, the switch to full electric power, and other changes. He claims there is plenty of performance gain left in the AC75 for the designer teams. by America's Cup Media Posted 11 Sep 17:37 PDT Maxi Yacht Rolex Cup 2025 Day 4 Maxi Yacht Rolex Cup 2025 Day 4 Bringing on the big breeze Racing at Porto Cervo is usually at its best when both race committee and crews alike are wondering if conditions are sailable. by International Maxi Association Posted 11 Sep 15:44 PDT The New Zhik Collection Is Here The New Zhik Collection Is Here Products built for warmth and comfort in offshore and coastal conditions Products built for warmth and comfort in offshore and coastal conditions. The Daybreaker Jacket and Salopette are versatile items that act as both midlayer insulation and stand-alone outerwear in mild conditions. by Zhik Posted 11 Sep 13:30 PDT 2025 Star Worlds at Split, Croatia Day 4 2025 Star Worlds at Split, Croatia Day 4 Cayard and Kleen take control with back-to-back wins in Split Day 4 delivered a true test of skill and stamina, with two full-length races sailed in a building northwesterly breeze ranging from 10 to 16 knots, and a choppy sea state that, at times, became very demanding for the fleet of 101 teams. by ISCYRA Posted 11 Sep 12:38 PDT Snipe Europeans 2025 at Vilamoura, Portugal Day 3 Snipe Europeans 2025 at Vilamoura, Portugal Day 3 A test of patience and skill for the fleet Day Three in Vilamoura brought a test of patience and skill for the fleet. With the breeze slow to settle, sailors spent time on the water surrounded by the stunning seascape of Vilamoura before conditions improved enough to start racing. by Prow Media Posted 11 Sep 11:21 PDT 35th Maxi Yacht Rolex Cup at Porto Cervo Day 4 35th Maxi Yacht Rolex Cup at Porto Cervo Day 4 Mistral takes centre stage with gusts reaching 30 knots and more The Mistral dominated racing today, blowing at an average of 23-24 knots, with gusts reaching 30 knots and more. The Race Committee initially set the fleet a 35-mile coastal course, later shortened to 21 miles due to the increasingly strong winds. by Yacht Club Costa Smeralda Posted 11 Sep 11:01 PDT 2025 Windsurfing Formula Foil Worlds days 1 & 2 2025 Windsurfing Formula Foil Worlds days 1 & 2 A superb second day of racing at Lake Garda - Trentino After two years, the Windsurfing Formula Foil World Championships have returned to Circolo Surf Torbole, bringing the champions of the discipline back to the waters of Lake Garda - Trentino. by Elena Giolai Posted 11 Sep 10:51 PDT Maxi Edmond de Rothschild, a delayed unveiling Maxi Edmond de Rothschild, a delayed unveiling The future five-arrow giant was originally due to exit the yard at the end of September We shall have to wait a touch longer before we get the chance to discover the new Maxi Edmond de Rothschild. The future five-arrow giant was originally due to exit the yard at the end of September at latest in a bid to take the start of Transat Café l'Or. by Gitana Team Posted 11 Sep 10:24 PDT Heritage Cup at Sea Cliff Yacht Club Heritage Cup at Sea Cliff Yacht Club Perseverance name of the game The penultimate 2025 CYCS regatta was certainly an interesting one, with a strong but brief storm cell blowing through in the middle of racing at the Heritage Cup at Sea Cliff Yacht Club. by Classic Yacht Owners Association Posted 11 Sep 10:03 PDT Riviera racing: SailGP set for Saint-Tropez return Riviera racing: SailGP set for Saint-Tropez return As league confirms 2026 expansion team plans The Rolex SailGP Championship returns tomorrow - and France's famous "Mistral [wind] has turned up just in time," according to league CEO Sir Russell Coutts. Twelve national teams will hit the startline for the sold-out event. by SailGP Posted 11 Sep 07:36 PDT 2025 World Sailing Awards judges announced 2025 World Sailing Awards judges announced The winners will be announced at a live award ceremony in Dún Laoghaire World Sailing has named 11 global sports experts to judge this year's World Sailing Awards. The panel, with backgrounds in sailing, sustainability, and maritime industries, will review all entries and select shortlists for each award. by World Sailing Posted 11 Sep 07:34 PDT Transat Café L'or heading to a sustainable future Transat Café L'or heading to a sustainable future It is now mandatory to make the return passage under sail On Sunday October 26, more than 70 boats will set sail from the port of Le Havre starting the most legendary double-handed transatlantic race, bound for Martinique. by Transat Café L'OR Posted 11 Sep 07:04 PDT The Ocean Race Europe Leg 5 Day 5 The Ocean Race Europe Leg 5 Day 5 No time to rest for the frontrunners as the leading pack faces tricky Mediterranean conditions The top four are set to compress as Team Holcim - PRB in fifth looks for comeback opportunity by The Ocean Race Posted 11 Sep 05:52 PDT La Solitaire du Figaro Paprec Leg 1 overall La Solitaire du Figaro Paprec Leg 1 overall Alexis Loison wins the first leg, Hugo Dhallenne and Charlotte Yven complete the podium Many were hoping to claim victory in the opening leg of La Solitaire du Figaro Paprec, but the honours went to Alexis Loison (Groupe REEL), who took the win with a race time of 3 days, 18 hours, 55 minutes, and 26 seconds. by La Solitaire du Figaro Paprec Posted 11 Sep 05:42 PDT C-Tech: SailGP high performance project C-Tech: SailGP high performance project The production of the new SailGP foil package involved the C-Tech team for 18months. After an 18-month collaboration with SailGP and their incredible team, C-Tech is proud to have completed a full production run of new foils for the league's F50 catamarans. by Anna Merchant/C-Tech Posted 11 Sep 04:43 PDT SailGP: Coutts updates on new teams SailGP: Coutts updates on new teams It has been a tumultuous year so far for SailGP. Russell Coutts outlines the plans for Season 6. Russell Coutts: Announcement on Team 13 for the SailGP League is pending. The second team will not start in Season 6, but will start in Season 7. A training facility will be set up for use of existing teams. by Richard Gladwell/Sail-World.com/nz Posted 11 Sep 02:20 PDT America's Cup: Class Rule and Tech Regs out America's Cup: Class Rule and Tech Regs out The America's Cup Class Rule and Technical Regulations for the Naples Match have been published With the clock ticking down to the start of the Louis Vuitton 38th America's Cup in Naples in 2027, the AC75 Class Rules and Technical Regulations have been issued to all teams and published with a focus on cost containment. by America's Cup Media Posted 11 Sep 00:18 PDT Manly 13ft Skiff and 16ft Skiff Season Opener Manly 13ft Skiff and 16ft Skiff Season Opener It was the perfect start to what shapes as a perfect season It was the perfect start to what shapes as a perfect season for the Manly 13 & 16ft skiff fleets. On a beautiful early spring afternoon last Saturday, a dozen 13s and sixteen 16-footers hit the water for the traditional rust-clearing non-pointscore race. by Adam Lucius Posted 10 Sep 22:55 PDT Rolex New York Yacht Club Invitational Cup Day 2 Rolex New York Yacht Club Invitational Cup Day 2 Homework pays dividends for Royal Canadian crew After what could only be described as a disastrous opening day for the Japan Sailing Federation team competing in the 2025 Rolex New York Yacht Club Invitational Cup, the squad roared back into relevance with a fourth and a first to start Day 2. by New York Yacht Club Posted 10 Sep 22:34 PDT J/24 Worlds 2025 in Plymouth, UK Day 2 J/24 Worlds 2025 in Plymouth, UK Day 2 No Luck of the Irish required for Cillian Dickson and his team on "Headcase" More challenging conditions with a 20 knot breeze, low visibility and damp conditions made for an uncomfortable but exciting race conditions on Wednesday for sailors and the race management teams. by James Mills Posted 10 Sep 22:27 PDT Lucky joins Sydney to Auckland Ocean Race fleet Lucky joins Sydney to Auckland Ocean Race fleet With a slew of line honours, overall wins and race records to her name A new international player has emerged as a threat in October's Sydney to Auckland Ocean Race (S2A) sponsored by Harken, as US yachtsman Bryon Ehrhart has entered his Juan Kouyoumdjian 88 designed Lucky. by Di Pearson / Sydney to Auckland media Posted 10 Sep 22:23 PDT Rolex Big Boat Series starts Thursday Rolex Big Boat Series starts Thursday Built on Tradition, Powered by Innovation The waters of San Francisco Bay are set to come alive with four action-packed days of racing at the 61st edition of the Rolex Big Boat Series, Thursday, September 11, through Sunday, September 14. by St. Francis Yacht Club Posted 10 Sep 19:46 PDT Maxi Yacht Rolex Cup 2025 Day 3 Maxi Yacht Rolex Cup 2025 Day 3 Four seasons day off Porto Cervo Off Porto Cervo this afternoon, the Maxi Yacht Rolex Cup fleet experienced calms; a stiff 20 knot Mistral with gusts of 30; rain; no rain; an overcast sky and occasional brilliant sunshine - all within a three to four hour window. by International Maxi Association Posted 10 Sep 15:55 PDT iQFOiL U23 Worlds at Portimão day 3 iQFOiL U23 Worlds at Portimão day 3 Tactical Twists and Podium Moves After two days of powerful north-westerlies and full-throttle racing, the men's qualifying series has wrapped up with plenty of movement on the leaderboard. From today, the intensity rises another notch as the fleet splits into Gold and Silver groups. by iQFOiL Communications Posted 10 Sep 14:40 PDT 35th Maxi Yacht Rolex Cup at Porto Cervo Day 3 35th Maxi Yacht Rolex Cup at Porto Cervo Day 3 Mistral wind puts boats and crews to the test The forecast Mistral arrived right on time today for the third day of the Maxi Yacht Rolex Cup, providing a challenge for both boats and crews. by Yacht Club Costa Smeralda Posted 10 Sep 13:55 PDT McIntyre Mini Madness solo around the world! McIntyre Mini Madness solo around the world! Orcas, Head Wounds & 144-mile days: Mini Globe Race's most dramatic leg yet The McIntyre Mini Globe Race is a marathon by any measure. Every section is like another solo transatlantic race and there are 11 back to back! The racing is intense for the front runners. It's not a cruise. by McIntyre Mini Globe Race Posted 10 Sep 12:36 PDT Superyacht Safety Comes Into Focus Superyacht Safety Comes Into Focus As Monitoring Tech Booms The weather is changing, and it's not just a sailor's hunch. Storms are forming faster and are more destructive. Onboard sailing superyachts, captains and crews are facing new challenges in predicting risk, and the message is clear. by Cyclops Marine Posted 10 Sep 11:00 PDT Switch Global Championships about to begin! Switch Global Championships about to begin! A fleet of 60 boats from 14 nations are taking part at Fraglia Vela Malcesine From September 11 to 14, the first international event for the brand-new Switch class will take place — a class that, in just one year, has seen astonishing growth. by Fraglia Vela Malcesine Posted 10 Sep 10:58 PDT La Solitaire du Figaro Paprec Leg 1 Day 4 La Solitaire du Figaro Paprec Leg 1 Day 4 Jules Delpech first at Needles Fairway, Alexis Loison leading the fleet After a lightning-fast Channel crossing this morning, the Figaro sailors have been kept busy with a succession of maneuvers and mark roundings. by La Solitaire du Figaro Paprec Posted 10 Sep 10:50 PDT Snipe Europeans 2025 at Vilamoura, Portugal Day 2 Snipe Europeans 2025 at Vilamoura, Portugal Day 2 Perfect sailing conditions for the fleet The second day of racing at the Snipe Europeans in Vilamoura could not have been better. Sailors enjoyed two back-to-back races under ideal conditions, with winds ranging from 240 to 250 degrees and steady breezes of 10 to 15 knots across the racecourse. by Prow Media Posted 10 Sep 10:37 PDT Pantaenius Yacht Racing Image Award 2025 Pantaenius Yacht Racing Image Award 2025 Submission of images open until 12 October The world's leading photography competition dedicated to the sport of sailing is now open. You have one month left to submit your best image, taken since 14 October 2024. by Pantaenius Yacht Racing Image Award Posted 10 Sep 10:00 PDT 4th ORC Double-Handed Worlds opening day 4th ORC Double-Handed Worlds opening day Heavy rain, poor visibility, and unstable winds forced organisers to cancel the Short Offshore Race The opening race of the ORC Double-Handed Worlds 2025, hosted by YC Monfalcone in collaboration with the Offshore Racing Congress (ORC) and held at Marina Monfalcone, was abandoned today due to severe weather conditions in the Northern Adriatic. by Offshore Racing Congress Posted 10 Sep 09:17 PDT