Final wrap film of the Admiral's Cup Final wrap film of the Admiral's Cup Event is reborn after more than two decades The Admiral's Cup is back - reborn after more than two decades. Following over two years of planning and preparation by the Royal Ocean Racing Club, its revival marked a defining moment in the Club's centenary celebrations. by RORC Posted 9 Aug 13:01 BST America's Cup impasse close to resolution. America's Cup impasse close to resolution. The impasse over the Protocol is expected to be resolved next week - meeting in Auckland. The impasse over the Protocol for the 38th America's Cup is expected to be resolved, one way or the other, next week, with a meeting of the parties in Auckland. by Richard Gladwell Sail-World NZ Posted 9 Aug 12:56 BST Noble Marine Comet Trio Mark1 Nationals Day 1 Noble Marine Comet Trio Mark1 Nationals Day 1 The day was never going to be easy for the race team led by Peter Lytton Day 1 of the Comet Trio National Championships held in the spectacular Torbay area sponsored by Noble Marine, was never going to be easy for the race team led by Peter Lytton. by Sue Frost Posted 9 Aug 11:53 BST Cadet World Championship day 5 Cadet World Championship day 5 Another mixed day for the British team Having caught up the race schedule on Thursday, we are looking forward to hopefully three races from the end of this regatta. Two races scheduled on Friday and a final race on Saturday. by Andre Edwards Posted 9 Aug 11:47 BST DF95 Summer Series at Barton's Point week 3 DF95 Summer Series at Barton's Point week 3 Radio sailors at the Isle of Sheppey were hoping for the forecast sunshine As storms hit much of the country a consistent 12 knot south westerly with sunshine was forecast for Kent. The reality differed, with 30 degree swings and shifts, and all strengths from flat patches to B rig conditions. by Peter Jackson Posted 9 Aug 10:54 BST Inaugural Cannes-Malta Race Preview Inaugural Cannes-Malta Race Preview Who will challenge the Maxi Black Jack? The winner in real time, in 2 days and 12 hours of the Rolex Fastnet Race at the end of July, the maxi Black Jack will compete in the first edition of the Cannes-Malta Race from 8 to 15 October, a new offshore race co-organised by the Yacht Club de Cannes by Yacht Club de Cannes Posted 9 Aug 10:43 BST XOD Captain's Cup at Cowes Week Day 7 XOD Captain's Cup at Cowes Week Day 7 Astralita wins White Group and Cowes Week overall The fleet started off another RYS start line providing the spectators with great viewing. Another competitive start saw a general recall, on the restart there had been a little shift to the left and Swallow and Mollymawk port tacking the fleet. by Rory Paton Posted 9 Aug 08:18 BST Noble Marine RS200 Nationals at Abersoch overall Noble Marine RS200 Nationals at Abersoch overall Congratulations to Tommy and Charlie Darling! The boats are in, the wetsuits are hanging up and the bar is open - that's a wrap on the Noble Marine RS200 Nationals at SCYC. Congratulations to Tommy and Charlie Darling - 2025 RS200 National Champions! by Annabelle Orme Posted 9 Aug 08:01 BST Tom Dolan takes second in Fig'Armor Race Tom Dolan takes second in Fig'Armor Race Demonstrating sharp form completing the race in 1 day, 21 hours and 3 minutes Irish offshore sailor Tom Dolan has taken second place in the Fig'Armor, his final warm-up race before defending his historic title in the 2025 Solitaire du Figaro, which begins on September 7. by Tom Dolan Racing Posted 9 Aug 07:48 BST Cowes Week 2025 overall Cowes Week 2025 overall Fabulous, flying finish With the spectacle of many of the fleets finishing in the sunshine, downwind under spinnaker, this year's Cowes Week concluded in style. by Gael Pawson Posted 8 Aug 22:41 BST Noble Marine Solo class Nationals overall Noble Marine Solo class Nationals overall Oliver Davenport's feat of winning every race sets a new record in the class So, after three full on days of racing and with eight races completed, Oliver Davenport was crowned Noble Marine Solo National Champion, his feat of winning every race setting a new record in the Solo class. by Will Loy Posted 8 Aug 22:33 BST 29er World Championship at Porto overall 29er World Championship at Porto overall Danish–Norwegian team of Nicklas Holt and Philip Forslund crowned champions The 2025 29er World Championship in Porto ended in high suspense — but no further racing. The results from yesterday held firm after light winds kept the fleet ashore until the final possible start time at 4:00 p.m. by International 29er Class Posted 8 Aug 22:12 BST German Marie Schlittenbauer claims World title German Marie Schlittenbauer claims World title The teenager triumphs at the Gran Canaria GWA Wingfoil World Cup 2025 The German teenager triumphs at the Gran Canaria GWA Wingfoil World Cup 2025 over Spanish riders Nía Suardíaz and Mar de Arce. by Gabinete de prensa Posted 8 Aug 21:28 BST Mercedes Benz Belfast RS400 Eurocup overall Mercedes Benz Belfast RS400 Eurocup overall The band played until the wee hours and the craic was perfect The morning after the night before and the dinghy park at The Royal North of Ireland Yacht Club was eerily quiet, following the spectacular Gala Dinner that competitors, guests and sponsors were treated to. by Robert Hastings & Sally Campbell Posted 8 Aug 21:22 BST RYA Female Scorpion Project finale RYA Female Scorpion Project finale How did the light young sailors fare at the Nationals in Penzance? The project finale was the 2025 National Scorpion Class Championships held in Penzance sponsored by Magic Marine. This was a full week's racing commencing with the entire 53 boat fleet being weighed and scrutineered. by Millie Irish Posted 8 Aug 20:41 BST Optimists in the Ora Cup Ora day 1 Optimists in the Ora Cup Ora day 1 569 young sailors from 35 nations on Lake Garda The Ora Cup Ora 2025 kicked off with steady breeze and strong international participation. The event, held under the aegis of the Italian Sailing Federation, is one of the highlights of the Optimist calendar and a flagship regatta for Circolo Vela Arco. by Elena Giolai Posted 8 Aug 20:16 BST The Ocean Race Europe enjoys grand opening days The Ocean Race Europe enjoys grand opening days A big turnout of fans enjoying the festivities in Kiel The Ocean Race Europe has opened in Kiel with sailors, teams, stakeholders and fans enjoying the festivities in Ocean Live Park and the speed runs on the waters off the Kiel Canal ahead of the race start scheduled for Sunday at 1550 local time (CEST). by The Ocean Race Posted 8 Aug 19:14 BST World Sailing nominated for Sport Positive Awards World Sailing nominated for Sport Positive Awards Shortlisted in Inspired Inspiration category for the Oria Marine Support Fleet Project World Sailing been shortlisted for three categories in the Sport Positive Awards 2025 in recognition of its role in creating a more sustainable, resilient, equitable, and climate-conscious future for sport. by World Sailing Posted 8 Aug 18:43 BST Mercedes Benz Belfast RS400 Eurocup day 5 Mercedes Benz Belfast RS400 Eurocup day 5 Racing cancelled on the final day due to strong winds Ollie Groves and Esther Parkhurst are crowned Eurocup and UK National Champions with Robert Espey and Michael Ferguson winning the Irish National Championship title by Simon Edwards Posted 8 Aug 17:37 BST CSA announces launches 5 year calendar CSA announces launches 5 year calendar For Caribbean based International Regattas from 2026 to 2030 The Caribbean Sailing Association (CSA) is thrilled to announce the launch of its five-year calendar for the Caribbean based International Regattas from 2026 to 2030. by Caribbean Sailing Association Posted 8 Aug 17:18 BST Pro-Set & Ovington champion Flying Fifteen racing Pro-Set & Ovington champion Flying Fifteen racing Joint sponsorship of the upcoming World Championship PRO-SET® Epoxy, a leading provider of high-performance epoxy systems and Ovington Boats, renowned builders of world-class sailing dinghies, are proud to announce their joint sponsorship of the upcoming Flying Fifteen World Championships. by Pro-Set Epoxy Posted 8 Aug 16:00 BST Cadet World Championship day 4 Cadet World Championship day 4 Hunting for wind on Lake Lipno As the bright orange sun was starting to set behind the hills surrounding Lake Lipno the fleet of over 100 Cadet boats made their way back towards the beach, some being towed by their support team's RIBs but most with their spinnakers. by Andre Edwards Posted 8 Aug 15:39 BST Audi WingFoil Racing World Cup Turkiye preview Audi WingFoil Racing World Cup Turkiye preview The stage is set for a pivotal showdown on the Bosphorus The 2025 WingFoil Racing World Cup Series lands in Istanbul, bringing high-speed action to the exclusive Fenerbahçe Sailing Club, part of the storied Fenerbahçe Sports Club, better known to football fans as one of Turkey's most iconic teams. by WingFoil Racing World Cup Posted 8 Aug 15:10 BST 2025 WLYC 24 Hour Race Last Call! 2025 WLYC 24 Hour Race Last Call! Just one week until entries close at midnight on 15th August The countdown is on - just one week until entries close at midnight on 15th August for the West Lancashire Yacht Club 24 Hour Race 2025. by Richard Westlake Posted 8 Aug 14:57 BST The Ocean Race Summit Kiel The Ocean Race Summit Kiel Ocean experts, sailors, & policymakers to advance smart ocean solutions Yesterday, the city of Kiel hosted The Ocean Race Summit Kiel, bringing together leading voices from science, policy, sailing, and industry under the theme "Connecting Europe for a Smart Ocean." The event served as a prelude to The Ocean Race Europe. by The Ocean Race Posted 8 Aug 14:36 BST Citco Round Jersey Race open for entries Citco Round Jersey Race open for entries Just over a week to go Scheduled for Sunday 17th August, the Royal Channel Islands Yacht Club's annual Round Jersey Race for cruiser/racers, sportsboats and sport catamarans, kindly sponsored by leading financial services company Citco, is open for entries. by Bill Harris Posted 8 Aug 14:02 BST Bonus beanie with Vaikobi backpack purchase! Bonus beanie with Vaikobi backpack purchase! Buy 1 race backpack and we'll throw in a Vaikobi Beanie... FREE! This weekend only... Buy 1 Race Backpack and we'll throw in a Vaikobi Beanie... FREE! It's your chance to gear up, gift yourself, and save. Be quick... deal ends Midnight 10 August. by Vaikobi Posted 8 Aug 12:58 BST Noble Marine Solo class Nationals day 5 Noble Marine Solo class Nationals day 5 Oliver Davenport wins overall, discarding bullets, as final day is lost to 30kt winds We had made it to Day 5 and with six Championship races under our belts, all won quite comfortably by Oliver Davenport, there was a degree of lethargy amongst the sailors, understandable given that they had been gruelling tests of stamina. by Will Loy Posted 8 Aug 09:55 BST Paignton SC becomes British Sailing Pathway Club Paignton SC becomes British Sailing Pathway Club Testament to its commitment to supporting young sailors and their racing endeavours Paignton Sailing Club is pleased to announce its recent recognition as a British Sailing Pathway Club, a testament to its commitment to supporting young sailors and their racing endeavours. by Vanessa Ripley Posted 8 Aug 08:53 BST The Magenta Project's Global Mentoring Programme The Magenta Project's Global Mentoring Programme This initiative pairs aspiring women professionals with experienced mentors from across the globe The Magenta Project, a global initiative committed to equity and inclusion in sailing and the wider marine industry, is pleased to announce that applications are now open for its 2025/26 Mentoring Programme. by The Magenta Project Posted 8 Aug 08:25 BST Noble Marine RS200 Nationals at Abersoch day 4 Noble Marine RS200 Nationals at Abersoch day 4 Shifts and swell define another huge three race day! Shifts and swell define the fourth day of the 2025 Noble RS200 National Championships... another huge three race day! by Henry Hallam Posted 8 Aug 07:13 BST Australian team gears up for Fireball Worlds Australian team gears up for Fireball Worlds A record Australian contingent is ready to compete at Lake Garda Lake Garda, Italy's largest lake, is set to host the 2025 Fireball World Championship - a first for the Fireball class at this iconic venue. Hosted by Circolo Vela Arco on the lake's northern shore, the event runs from 21-29 August 2025. by Heather Macfarlane Posted 8 Aug 06:13 BST 29er World Championship at Porto Day 5 29er World Championship at Porto Day 5 Yet another shift in the competition The penultimate day of the 2025 29er World Championship in Porto brought yet another shift in the competition, as light wind conditions continued to challenge sailors and reshuffle the standings. by International 29er Class Posted 7 Aug 22:32 BST Scorpion Nationals at Penzance Day 5 Scorpion Nationals at Penzance Day 5 Top-quality pop song bingo turned karaoke on Wednesday evening After some top-quality pop song bingo turned karaoke on Wednesday evening. the fleet awoke to a drizzly morning for the final day's racing at the Magic Marine Scorpion Nationals. by Millie Irish & Lucy Street Posted 7 Aug 22:24 BST XOD Captain's Cup at Cowes Week Day 6 XOD Captain's Cup at Cowes Week Day 6 John Tremlett, Tim Copsey and Fraser Graham on Astralita win with a day to spare The forecast today was for stronger westerly gradient winds of 18-20kts with gusts of 28 and an ebb tide. The race committee decided to take the fleet into Osbourne Bay from a Committee boat. by Rory Paton Posted 7 Aug 21:52 BST Kestrel Nationals at Stone day 3 Kestrel Nationals at Stone day 3 Race 5 starts in 11-16 knots of wind, followed by Races 2 & 6... After the disappointment of race 2 (too much wind) and race 4 (too little wind) being postponed, Race 5 for the Rock Trophy got under way in 11 to 16 knots of winds Thursday morning. by Liz Austin Posted 7 Aug 21:43 BST Rolex New York Yacht Club Invitational Cup preview Rolex New York Yacht Club Invitational Cup preview More than half of the 20 teams have traveled to Newport this summer to practice One of the best ways to track the intensifying competitiveness of the Rolex New York Yacht Club Invitational Cup is the number of teams taking time to train in Newport in advance of this year's edition. by New York Yacht Club Posted 7 Aug 20:35 BST Cowes Week 2025 day 6 Cowes Week 2025 day 6 Breeze and competition ramps up The penultimate day of Cowes Week 2025 delivered great winds with some fruity gusts and choppy seas to challenge competitors as the competition for the top prizes heats up. by Gael Pawson Posted 7 Aug 20:25 BST Mercedes Benz Belfast RS400 Eurocup day 4 Mercedes Benz Belfast RS400 Eurocup day 4 Challenging conditions, fantastic racing, great hospitality The Royal North of Ireland boat park is now a great place to hang around and chat about the day before, the day to come and the day we just had. Everyone swaps tales of derring do, chances missed and chances taken. The event feels like a family occasion. by Simon Edwards Posted 7 Aug 20:00 BST Fact check! “Asteria's final voyage” - GGR 2022 Fact check! “Asteria's final voyage” - GGR 2022 The untold story of Asteria's sinking and Tapio Lehtinen's rescue! On NOV 18th, 2022, at around 0700hrs Tapio Lehtinen woke to a loud crash from the back of his beloved ASTERIA. He was 450 miles off the coast of South Africa racing in the solo McIntyre Golden Globe Race around the world. by Golden Globe Race Posted 7 Aug 19:44 BST