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Hugh Jackman & Ryan Reynolds Take the Helm
As Co-Owners of the 'BONDS Flying Roos' Australia's SailGP Team
© SailGP
64th Yachtmaster Three Rivers Race
None of the 108 boats finish before nightfall
© Maria Spreadbury
Stormy conclusion to the Team Racing Worlds
Corinthian Yacht Club puts on top notch performance to win
© Paul Todd / Outside Images
The call of the mighty
See the words Admiral's Cup and you immediately think approachable, real, hardcore action
© Marks family
Spectacular conclusion to Cowes Classics Regatta
Sunshine combined with a building breeze and sea state
© Tim Jeffreys Photography
A decade of pushing the boundaries at A+T
A decade of pushing the boundaries at A+T
Celebrating 10 years of the world's best yacht instruments
2025 marks a decade of pushing the boundaries of quality and customer service in the global yachting industry for A+T Instruments.
by A+T Instruments
Posted 5 Jun 12:00 BST
Hugh Jackman and Ryan Reynolds Take the Helm
Hugh Jackman and Ryan Reynolds Take the Helm
As Co-Owners of the 'BONDS Flying Roos' Australia's SailGP Team
Today Australia's three-time SailGP champions have unveiled a new identity as well as two new co-owners - Hugh Jackman and Ryan Reynolds - who join Driver and CEO Tom Slingsby in leading the freshly rebranded BONDS Flying Roos SailGP Team.
by SailGP
Posted 5 Jun 11:56 BST
Should SailGP ditch the wings?
Should SailGP ditch the wings?
As SailGP resumes in New York this weekend, we ask the question
As SailGP resumes in New York this weekend, we ask the question of whether the F50's solid wingsails should be ditched and replaced instead with twin-skin mainsails, in a similar way to what is used on the AC75 and AC40 of the America's Cup.
by Mark Jardine
Posted 5 Jun 11:48 BST
K1 Class Poised for a Thrilling Summer
K1 Class Poised for a Thrilling Summer
Gearing up for an exceptionally busy and exciting period
The K1 class is gearing up for an exceptionally busy and exciting period, with a packed schedule of challenging races and a groundbreaking new rally.
by Ian Duke
Posted 5 Jun 11:44 BST
CIC Normandy Channel Race Summary
CIC Normandy Channel Race Summary
The Low-Down on an epic week in the English Channel
The arrival in Ouistreham at 00:21 hours local time on Sunday of JANGADA RACING (No.152), skippered by Richard Palmer and Rupert Holmes, rounded off this 16th edition of the CIC NORMANDY CHANNEL RACE.
by Sirius Events
Posted 5 Jun 10:32 BST
RS Sailing Store partners with RS Nationals
RS Sailing Store partners with RS Nationals
Official chandlery partner for the noughty and RS Vareo class Nationals 2025
The RS Class Association is thrilled to announce that RS Sailing Store will be the official chandlery partner for the noughty and RS Vareo class National Championships 2025.
by RS Class Association
Posted 5 Jun 08:30 BST
2025 Santa Maria Cup in Annapolis, USA Day 1
2025 Santa Maria Cup in Annapolis, USA Day 1
Racing in Women's World Match Racing Tour Event 2 underway
Perfect conditions graced the opening day of the 2025 Santa Maria Cup in Annapolis, USA, Stage 2 of the 2025 Women's World Match Racing Tour following the tour season opener in San Francisco last week.
by Women's WMRT
Posted 5 Jun 06:39 BST
49er, 49erFX and Nacra 17 Europeans Day 2
49er, 49erFX and Nacra 17 Europeans Day 2
It can be easy to win! For everyone else, it was a day of tense battles
Win the start, grab the first shift, consolidate and extend! The winning formula is easy, and those who got ahead took full advantage of an easy course once they got to the front. For everyone else, it was a day of tense battles.
by 49er & Nacra 17 Sailing
Posted 5 Jun 06:14 BST
Torrid 29er Nationals test 30 crews at Manly
Torrid 29er Nationals test 30 crews at Manly
Long-time sailing buddies Will Mason and Will Leech dominated the Polished Concrete 29er Nationals.
Long-time sailing buddies Will Mason and Will Leech teamed up to dominate the 2025 Polished Concrete NZ 29er Nationals at Manly SC, in challenging conditions, over Kings Birthday weekend.
by Richard Gladwell/Sail-World.com/nz
Posted 5 Jun 00:24 BST
New British Sailing Talent Academies open
New British Sailing Talent Academies open
Four Academy host venues announced as programme applications open up
The Royal Yachting Association (RYA) is proud to announce the launch of four new British Sailing Talent Academies as part of its commitment to developing the next generation of high-performance sailors.
by RYA Press Office
Posted 4 Jun 20:27 BST
Galicia 52 Super Series Royal Cup Day 2
Galicia 52 Super Series Royal Cup Day 2
American Magic Quantum Racing extend their lead after challenging light winds day
Patience, concentration, risk management and perhaps a highly developed sixth sense of the subtle changes in the light breezes, were among the key assets shared by the crews which did best today, the second racing day.
by 52 Super Series
Posted 4 Jun 20:24 BST
Loro Piana Giraglia 2025 preview
Loro Piana Giraglia 2025 preview
139 yachts are set to line up on the starting line
Starting tomorrow, Thursday, 5 June, registration opens for the 72nd edition of the Loro Piana Giraglia, the oldest offshore regatta in the Mediterranean.
by Yacht Club Italiano
Posted 4 Jun 20:06 BST
Miracle Midlands Championship at Staunton Harold
Miracle Midlands Championship at Staunton Harold
A great start to the season despite the challenging conditions
Staunton Harold Sailing Club hosted the first Miracle class event of the year over the May Whit Bank Holiday weekend. Desp — after at least three teams decided against making the trip due to the conditions.
by Graham Watts
Posted 4 Jun 18:03 BST
The evolving world of sailing fabrics
The evolving world of sailing fabrics
The sport of sailing is evolving, and the clothing we wear is changing with it
The sport of sailing is evolving, and the clothing we wear is changing with it. We see features such as impact protection becoming more commonplace, but there is a more subtle change happening with the fabric of the garments themselves.
by Mark Jardine
Posted 4 Jun 17:00 BST
Topper Coastal Championships at Plas Heli
Topper Coastal Championships at Plas Heli
Pwllheli is a great sailing venue but 97 sailors didn't see the best side of it
With 79 sailors entered in the 5.3 rig it called for flights and ensured some good racing in some tricky conditions.
by Henry Noel
Posted 4 Jun 16:22 BST
Rooster RS Elite UK National Championship Preview
Rooster RS Elite UK National Championship Preview
Being held as part of the Royal Thames Yacht Club 250th Anniversary Regatta
The Rooster RS Elite UK National Championship kicks off next Wednesday in Cowes as part of the Royal Thames Yacht Club 250th Anniversary Regatta.
by Debbie Jarvis
Posted 4 Jun 15:38 BST
Staunton Harold's 'Graduate Dinghy' Gin Race
Staunton Harold's 'Graduate Dinghy' Gin Race
A Spirited Finale to the Nationals!
To round off a brilliant Bank Holiday weekend of Graduate Championship racing, Staunton Harold Sailing Club hosted the light-hearted but keenly contested 'Chocolate Smiths' Gin Handicap Pursuit Race.
by Ann Nugent
Posted 4 Jun 14:42 BST
Warrior EAORA top scoring boat in North Sea Race
Warrior EAORA top scoring boat in North Sea Race
Winning the Charlie Mills Memorial Trophy
Simon Farren's A40 Warrior, co-skippered by Ben Peter, won class two in ther RORC North Sea Race - so winning the Charlie Mills Memorial Trophy for the highest placed EAORA boat in the race.
by Paul Wood
Posted 4 Jun 14:21 BST
Sailing Chandlery RS400 Southern Tour at Parkstone
Sailing Chandlery RS400 Southern Tour at Parkstone
10-20 knot South Westerly breezes and sunshine greeted the sailors
A super forecast of a 10-20 knot South Westerly breezes and sunshine greeted the sailors for the combined RS400 Southern Tour sponsored by Sailing Chandlery and the South West Ugly Tour RS200 Open Meeting.
by Martin Powell
Posted 4 Jun 14:15 BST
2025 Dutch Youth Regatta overall
2025 Dutch Youth Regatta overall
A new chapter in Kamperland
After nearly two decades in Workum, the Dutch Youth Regatta (DYR) embarked on a new journey in Kamperland. The move to Roompot Marina introduced sailors to the dynamic conditions of the Oosterschelde, offering both challenges and opportunities for growth.
by International 29er Class
Posted 4 Jun 13:02 BST
Vortex Nationals at Yorkshire Dales
Vortex Nationals at Yorkshire Dales
A sailing club with a hot tub?!
After rigging the boats on Saturday morning we had a briefing from race officer Stuart Walker and then a good lunch was served by the galley team. The weekend looked like being a light wind affair going by the weather forecasts.
by Mick Collins
Posted 4 Jun 11:43 BST
Merlin Rocket Allen SE Series at Brightlingsea
Merlin Rocket Allen SE Series at Brightlingsea
It's not true that reaches only spread out the fleet and do not result in place changes
16 Merlin Rockets came from north, south and west to join six home boats for the Brightlingsea Open Meeting, almost at the eastern extremity of Essex. Conditions were even better than last year with a good Force 3 to 5 for all the races.
by Will Henderson
Posted 4 Jun 11:01 BST
RS200 Sprint Championship at Waldringfield
RS200 Sprint Championship at Waldringfield
Fast, furious, and above all - fun!
Fast, furious, and above all - fun! That was the RS200 Sprints event run at Waldringfield SC on Sunday 1st June. With glorious sunshine, a high tide and a gusty F3-4 the stage was set for five short races (15-20 minutes).
by Andrew Nunn
Posted 4 Jun 10:52 BST
Armstrong Foils Demo Days return for 2025
Armstrong Foils Demo Days return for 2025
Test the latest gear, get expert advice, and ride with the pros.
Armstrong Foils is proud to announce the return of Armstrong Demo Days for 2025. Test the latest gear, get expert advice, and ride with the pros.
by Noora Ruskola
Posted 4 Jun 06:41 BST
International 5o5 Euro Cup Leg 2 at Lake Garda
International 5o5 Euro Cup Leg 2 at Lake Garda
Stunning scenery, fresh water and great Ora breezes
Between May 29th and 31st, 41 505's from 10 countries arrived in the small town of Riva at the Northern end of Lake Garda in Italy for leg 2 of the 2025 505 Euro Cup series.
by Mike Holt
Posted 4 Jun 06:29 BST
Largs Sailing Club Splashmaps Club Championships
Largs Sailing Club Splashmaps Club Championships
Packed schedule, varied race formats, challenging conditions and vibrant social atmosphere
Largs Sailing Club held the reintroduction of its long-anticipated Club Championships over the weekend of 31st May/1st June, proudly sponsored by Splashmaps.
by Alastair Kent
Posted 4 Jun 05:40 BST
49er, 49erFX and Nacra 17 Europeans Day 1
49er, 49erFX and Nacra 17 Europeans Day 1
Austrians Prettner and Flachberger tip into early lead
Keanu Prettner with Jakob Flachberger (AUT) were locked in a light air duel with defending European Champions Hernan Umpiere with Fernando Diz (URU). The two teams were tipped by their fellow competitors as the ones to watch in light winds and delivered.
by 49er & Nacra 17 Sailing
Posted 3 Jun 21:18 BST
ILCA Women's Coaching Weekend at Weymouth
ILCA Women's Coaching Weekend at Weymouth
Sailors thrive in 'champagne to fruity' conditions
ILCA sailors from as far away as Norwich gathered in Weymouth when The Andrew Simpson Performance Academy hosted the ILCA Women's Coaching Programme led by Georgina Povall and supported by Molly Sacker from the British Sailing Team.
by Suzie Munnery
Posted 3 Jun 19:18 BST
New Dynamic Range of T-Shirts and Shorts
New Dynamic Range of T-Shirts and Shorts
Just the ticket at sea and on shore
Packing for a weekend away on the water and having fun onshore has never been easier, thanks to the new range of Dynamic shorts and t-shirts from Henri-Lloyd.
by Henri-Lloyd
Posted 3 Jun 18:00 BST
Galicia 52 Super Series Royal Cup Day 1
Galicia 52 Super Series Royal Cup Day 1
Top level consistency gives 2024 champions a strong start in Baiona
The 2024 overall circuit champions, Doug DeVos' American Magic Quantum Racing, lead the GALICIA 52 SUPER SERIES ROYAL CUP after two good races on the beautiful but challenging race area off Baiona on the NW corner.
by 52 Super Series
Posted 3 Jun 17:55 BST
Getting excited for the Van Isle 360
Getting excited for the Van Isle 360
Quoting a famous line from Pink Floyd's "Time"
As I pack for the first half of the 2025 Van Isle 360 International Yacht Race, I find myself thinking about the last time I did this race, a certain Pink Floyd song, and the great adventuring, sailing and time with friends that awaits.
by David Schmidt
Posted 3 Jun 17:50 BST
RS700 Europeans at the Riva Cup
RS700 Europeans at the Riva Cup
Glamour, guts and Garda glory
The RS700 fleet gathered at the Riva del Garda for the 2025 Blue Garden Riva Cup and RS700 Europeans, where dramatic weather, high-octane racing, and unforgettable socials combined to deliver a week that will be talked about for years to come.
by James Clark & Elliot Booley
Posted 3 Jun 17:20 BST
Fowey River Dinghy sailors celebrate 75 years
Fowey River Dinghy sailors celebrate 75 years
Annual Fowey River Dinghy Championship held over the late May Bank Holiday
The end of May bank holiday weekend saw the annual Fowey River Dinghy Championship Races. The weekend was greeted with even more excitement than usual (if that's possible!) since it was the celebration of 75 years since the inception of this class.
by Richard Simmons
Posted 3 Jun 16:51 BST
Solo and Laser open at Middle Nene
Solo and Laser open at Middle Nene
After a more than a 15 year break, these classes are together again
After a more than a 15 year-long break, Middle Nene SC has re-introduced the joint Open Meeting for the Solo and Laser (ILCA) classes, and 19 competitors from MNSC and Cransley SC made the most of the near-perfect conditions on 31st May 2025.
by Wilf Kunze
Posted 3 Jun 16:40 BST
5.5 Metre titles head to Poland for the first time
5.5 Metre titles head to Poland for the first time
Scandinavian Gold Cup and World Championship to be held back to back
Over the next 12 days the International 5.5 Metre Class heads to Sopot in Poland for the Scandinavian Gold Cup and World Championship. It is the first time the class has held any of its major events in Poland.
by Robert Deaves
Posted 3 Jun 16:36 BST
Mirror dinghy Tuning Guide with Ben McGrane
Mirror dinghy Tuning Guide with Ben McGrane
A detailed guide to maximising speed with Hyde Mirror Sails
Continuing the new series of tuning videos from Hyde Sails, One Design Sales Manager Ben McGrane gives a detailed guide to maximising speed with Hyde Mirror Sails.
by Mark Jardine & Ben McGrane
Posted 3 Jun 14:30 BST
Vintage and Classic Marblehead racing at Fleetwood
Vintage and Classic Marblehead racing at Fleetwood
Maybe the age of the skippers is catching up and sprinting is not the preferred option
Normally we would have a fairly even split fleet from the two class of boats, sometimes favouring the Classic. This time we had a reversal with Vintage taking up the bulk. Maybe the age of the Skippers is catching up.
by Tony Wilson
Posted 3 Jun 14:19 BST
Finn Southern Area Championship at Christchurch
Finn Southern Area Championship at Christchurch
With the Oscar flag flying to signify free pumping
Christchurch Sailing Club welcomed 19 Finn sailors to the Finn Southern Area Championships held over a very sunny and windy weekend 31 May/1 June 2025. The event was shared with the Hadron H2 Class who also appeared to thoroughly enjoy the event.
by John Greenwood
Posted 3 Jun 13:57 BST
Hadron H2 Open at Christchurch
Hadron H2 Open at Christchurch
An unforgettable weekend for the competitors
An open meeting no competitor will ever forget! Christchurch Sailing Club excelled themselves, hosting the Hadron H2 fleet alongside the prestigious Finn Southern Area Championship.
by Chris Brown
Posted 3 Jun 13:15 BST
2.4mR open meeting at Frensham
2.4mR open meeting at Frensham
Fleet of 11 greeted by a decent wind from a good direction, and sun
It is quite a privilege to be greeted by a decent wind from a good direction, including sun, at Frensham Pond SC. A small but quality fleet of eleven 2.4mRs had just that for their open meeting held over 31st May and 1st June.
by Bruce Hill
Posted 3 Jun 13:03 BST