10,000 Native Oysters to be Reintroduced to Solent 10,000 Native Oysters to be Reintroduced to Solent To study their effects on water quality and help repopulate the waters This winter, Hampshire-based charity the Final Straw Foundation (FSF) will be installing 10,000 native oysters in marinas across the Solent to study their effects on water quality and help repopulate the waters with this incredible species. by Bianca Carr Posted 9 Oct 10:21 BST Strong NZ team named for Youth Worlds Strong NZ team named for Youth Worlds 13 sailors have been announced as the NZL Sailing Foundation Youth team 2025 Worlds 13 sailors have been announced as the NZL Sailing Foundation Youth team for the 2025 World Sailing Youth World championships, in Vilamoura, Portugal, this December by Yachting New Zealand Posted 9 Oct 08:41 BST SailMedia Livestream SailMedia Livestream Taking Sydney Harbour 18ft skiff racing to the world The Australian 18 Footers League's 2025-26 season gets under way next Sunday (12 October) when the League will conduct Race 1 of the 2025 SIXT Spring Championship, for the Major Arthur Frizelle Trophy, on Sydney Harbour. by Frank Quealey Posted 9 Oct 07:55 BST 49er & 49erFX and Nacra 17 Worlds Day 2 49er & 49erFX and Nacra 17 Worlds Day 2 Sick Performance by Norway in the FX Norway has taken the top spot in the women's skiff at the end of day two of the 49er FX World Championships. Pia Dahl Andersen and Nora Edland have taken a two-point lead from the Spanish team who were on top at the start of the day. by Andy Rice Posted 9 Oct 06:51 BST Armstrong riders connect with SailGP sailors Armstrong riders connect with SailGP sailors Some of the world's best female foilers spent a few unforgettable days together in Tarifa and Cadiz From winging in Tarifa to F50 racing in Cádiz, some of the world's best female foilers came together as Armstrong riders and SailGP sailors spent a few unforgettable days learning from each other and witnessing foiling at its highest level. by Noora Ruskola, Armstrong Foils Posted 9 Oct 02:11 BST Introducing Henri-Lloyd's Bergen Range Introducing Henri-Lloyd's Bergen Range High performance technical mid-layers, manufactured from Ghost Nets and Recycled Plastic Bottles Henri-Lloyd's new Autumn/Winter 2025 collection features the Bergen Hooded Jacket and Bergen Gilet, the first in their range to be manufactured using performance fabrics alongside fibres and insulation derived from ghost nets and recycled plastic bottles. by Henri-Lloyd Posted 8 Oct 20:59 BST ILCA LA28 Olympic Format Test Event ILCA LA28 Olympic Format Test Event Shaping the Future of Olympic Sailing Vilamoura Sailing, in partnership with Marina de Vilamoura and the International ILCA Class Association, will host the ILCA LA28 Olympic Format Test Event from 7 to 12 October 2025 in Vilamoura, Portugal. by Prow Media Posted 8 Oct 20:50 BST Freestyle Pro Tour Geneva day 1 Freestyle Pro Tour Geneva day 1 Caers back to going crazy Day one of the Freestyle Pro Tour Geneva opened under calm skies and even calmer winds — the perfect setup for a chilled out morning morning of registration, equipment stickers, photos, and the usual pre-event logistics. by Freestyle Pro Tour Posted 8 Oct 20:31 BST 2.4mr World Championship Opening Ceremony 2.4mr World Championship Opening Ceremony 56 sailors from 17 countries for the most inclusive championship of the year The 2.4mR Inclusive World Championship has officially begun in Malcesine, marking the start of the first-ever Inclusive Sailing World Championship. Until October 12, Paralympic & able-bodied athletes will compete side by side on the waters of Lake Garda. by Fraglia Vela Malcesine Posted 8 Oct 19:17 BST Globe40 Stage 2 day 10 Globe40 Stage 2 day 10 33-minute gap at the equator for the two leaders A gap of only 33 minutes at the Equator between BELGIUM OCEAN RACING-CURIUM in the lead and CREDIT MUTUEL this Wednesday, October 8, late morning, with 16 leadership changes between four Class40s since the start in Mindelo... by Sirius Events Posted 8 Oct 19:09 BST IMA Mediterranean Maxi Inshore Challege concludes IMA Mediterranean Maxi Inshore Challege concludes Over 2025, Galateia competed in four of the five MMIC events In another close-run edition, the 2025 IMA Mediterranean Maxi Inshore Challenge (MMIC) concluded with last week's Les Voiles de Saint-Tropez and was won by David M Leuschen and Chris Flowers' 100ft Galateia. by International Maxi Association Posted 8 Oct 17:43 BST Hamble Winter Series 2025 Race Week 1 Hamble Winter Series 2025 Race Week 1 During build up to 44th edition, all eyes were on the Grib files In the build up the 44th Hamble Winter Series, all eyes were focused on the Grib files to see how Storm Amy would affect the proceedings. Try as they might, the Race Team could not find a forecast that would allow racing on Saturday 4th October. by Trevor Pountain Posted 8 Oct 15:00 BST HISC Winter Open Series Preview HISC Winter Open Series Preview This year Hayling Island Sailing Club is opening its doors to non-members Winter sailing is back, and this year Hayling Island Sailing Club is opening its doors to non-members for an unmissable series of racing weekends. by Hayling Island Sailing Club Posted 8 Oct 13:45 BST Don't miss our upcoming must-watch free Webinar Don't miss our upcoming must-watch free Webinar Tracking and Fleet Monitoring discussion on 22nd October 2025 Yacht tracking and fleet monitoring are essential, yet traditional tracking methods face significant challenges. On October 22nd we are hosting an exclusive and free webinar, with an in-depth exploration of the latest in tracking technology. by worldmarine.media Posted 8 Oct 12:05 BST Freestyle Pro Tour Geneva fleet announcement Freestyle Pro Tour Geneva fleet announcement So which riders are going to be battling it out at these events? FPT Geneva is right around the corner, kicking off October 8th! Once again, the world's best freestylers have gathered for the first half of the Freestyle Pro Tour's two-stop finale. by Freestyle Pro Tour Posted 8 Oct 11:56 BST Mirror Inlands at Chew Valley Lake Mirror Inlands at Chew Valley Lake A good entry despite the biblical forecast Despite the biblical forecast as Storm Amy rolled inexorably across the country on Saturday, 26 Mirrors weren't deterred from entering their Inland Championship at Chew Valley Lake Sailing Club. by Paul Smalley Posted 8 Oct 11:36 BST RYA Scotland's Scottish Club Chat - Autumn 2025 RYA Scotland's Scottish Club Chat - Autumn 2025 Across the country, clubs and affiliates are still making the most of on water opportunities As the temperatures begin to dip and October rolls in, many of us are taking a moment to reflect on our summer afloat. But the energy doesn't stop there. by RYA Scotland Posted 8 Oct 09:47 BST Harken D-Zero 2025 Inlands at Ogston Harken D-Zero 2025 Inlands at Ogston The weather forecast for the whole country for the weekend was bleak The weather forecast for the whole country for the weekend was bleak with the onset of Storm Amy set for arrival on Friday and gales of well in excess of 50mph expected. by David Kitchen Posted 8 Oct 06:52 BST 49er & 49erFX and Nacra 17 Worlds Day 1 49er & 49erFX and Nacra 17 Worlds Day 1 A really good opening day in Cagliari, Spain A really good opening day to the Worlds, with light to medium sea breeze and dusk-to-dawn sunshine across the bay of Cagliari. Spain is ahead in both the men's and women's skiffs and Great Britain takes the early lead in the Nacra 17 fleet. by Andy Rice Posted 8 Oct 06:32 BST Stig Crowned 2025 Cape 31 Med Circuit Champion Stig Crowned 2025 Cape 31 Med Circuit Champion The title fight went down to the final event in Palma After one of the tightest seasons in the Cape 31 Med Circuit's history, Alessandro Rombelli's Stig has been crowned 2025 Cape 31 Med Circuit Champion, edging Drew Freides' Pacific Yankee by just a single point after five fiercely contested events. by Tor Tomlinson Cheney Posted 8 Oct 06:19 BST From Nelson's Cup to the 600 From Nelson's Cup to the 600 The ultimate Caribbean challenge The 17th edition of the RORC Caribbean 600 will start on Monday 23rd of February, 2026. Since 2009, sailors from around the world have enjoyed the spectacular and tactical course around 11 stunning Caribbean Islands and that has not changed. by Louay Habib / RORC Posted 7 Oct 20:58 BST Bembridge Illusion season begins Bembridge Illusion season begins Storm Amy put paid to this year's Invitational day Storm Amy's 40kt gusts meant no sailing on Saturday, so it was on a calmer Sunday morning that the Illusions started their new season. Just five boats which was a bit disappointing but understandable given the weekend forecast. by Robin Joy Posted 7 Oct 20:32 BST Barcolana57 presented by Generali day 7 Barcolana57 presented by Generali day 7 Promoting the social inclusion of people with disabilities As per tradition, Barcolana Tuesday was dedicated to sailing for solidarity and social initiatives, featuring the regattas of Barcolana per il Sociale, the historic event organised by Triestina della Vela and the Società Velica di Barcola e Grignano. by Barcolana Posted 7 Oct 20:15 BST SailGP rolls through Cadiz, One Design racing news SailGP rolls through Cadiz, One Design racing news F50s in Cadiz, Formula Kites, J/22s, Hobie 16s, and GL52s SailGP has enjoyed a fine tour of the United Kingdom and Europe of late. This wrapped up this past weekend in Cadiz, Spain, where the DP World Spain Sail Grand Prix was contested using the league's 24-meter wingsails and the light-air T-foils and rudders. by David Schmidt Posted 7 Oct 16:00 BST NSSA Singlehanded Team Racing at Upton Warren NSSA Singlehanded Team Racing at Upton Warren Lancaster Silver Jubilee Plate and Angus Wesley Trophy also awarded Storm Amy failed to prevent the NSSA Singlehanded Team Racing going ahead this weekend. Hosted by the Worcestershire Youth Sailing Association. A total of 22 teams were entered for the event which used the new double race Swiss League Format. by Nigel Vick Posted 7 Oct 15:46 BST Broxbourne Flying Fifteen Open Broxbourne Flying Fifteen Open High winds reduces the event to Sunday only The forecast was for high winds on Saturday and the decision was made during the week to cancel Saturday and hold three races on Sunday. On arrival it looked very sailable though several boats decided the conditions were too much for them. by Pip Hudson Posted 7 Oct 15:02 BST Rolex Middle Sea Race - Accomplishment at its best Rolex Middle Sea Race - Accomplishment at its best Success demands seamanship, perseverance, and the very best strategy For most people, the idea of a week in the Mediterranean evokes a picture of sun-drenched coastlines, shimmering blue water, a relaxed pace and delicious cuisine. For those competing in the annual Rolex Middle Sea Race, the image is very different. by Quinag Posted 7 Oct 14:56 BST 2025 GKA Kite-Surf World Cup Dakhla preview 2025 GKA Kite-Surf World Cup Dakhla preview Tour leaders seek to build title moment at penultimate stop of Kite-Surf season in Morocco Reigning world champions, France's Capucine Delannoy and Brazil's Gabriel Benetton, top the Kite-Surf rankings as they head to the season's penultimate stop in Dakhla, Morocco, on the Sahara desert's coastline. by Ian MacKinnon Posted 7 Oct 14:25 BST 11th Hour Racing sponsors 2025 Transat Café L'or 11th Hour Racing sponsors 2025 Transat Café L'or Sponsorship expands efforts to drive sustainability and gender diversity 11th Hour Racing announced today that it will serve as the Sustainability Sponsor of the TRANSAT CAFÉ L'OR Le Havre Normandie, a premier transatlantic sailing race. by Transat Café L'OR Posted 7 Oct 14:21 BST Challengers at Ogston Challengers at Ogston Storm Amy meant that both fleets were somewhat depleted The Challenger Open at Ogston SC took place on the weekend 4-5 October. They were joined by the D-Zeros who were holding their Inland Championship. Storm Amy meant that both fleets were somewhat depleted in numbers with only six Challengers taking part. by Marion Edwards Posted 7 Oct 14:19 BST Supsail "World" Championship Race Preview Supsail "World" Championship Race Preview To be held on 11th October at Maidenhead Sailing Club We have two places left for the World's first official Supsail race at Maidenhead Sailing Club (MSC). Nick Robinson will be hosting and will be the race officer for the event. The course will be navigating a number of buoys around the lake. by Nick Robinson Posted 7 Oct 13:27 BST The Secret to Enjoying Winter Sailing The Secret to Enjoying Winter Sailing Winter sailing can be tough, but with the right wetsuit, it doesn't have to be Cold mornings, biting winds, icy spray — winter sailing can be tough. But with the right wetsuit, it doesn't have to be. by Rooster Posted 7 Oct 12:00 BST Inaugural Cannes-Malta Race Preview Inaugural Cannes-Malta Race Preview A reference time to establish and a legend to write Her name is Charlotte Rousselot and she is competing 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 and the Royal Malta Yacht Club, which have decided to join forces. by Yacht Club de Cannes Posted 7 Oct 11:48 BST Clive Hand Memorial Trophy at Lincoln Clive Hand Memorial Trophy at Lincoln Storm Amy did its thing over the weekend, leading to some very exciting racing Storm Amy did its thing over the weekend, and gave the annual legendary Clive Hand Memorial Trophy and its 30-strong fleet some very exciting racing indeed. by Mick Chamberlain Posted 7 Oct 11:30 BST Yacht Racing Forum set for an exceptional edition Yacht Racing Forum set for an exceptional edition A truly unique gathering, bringing together key representatives of the yacht racing industry The upcoming Yacht Racing Forum in Amsterdam will be a truly unique gathering, bringing together key representatives of the yacht racing industry under one roof. by Yacht Racing Forum Posted 7 Oct 11:02 BST K1 Scottish Nationals at Loch Lomond K1 Scottish Nationals at Loch Lomond Storm Amy brings the drama and double celebration for Carol Sims The K1 fleet descended upon Loch Lomond Sailing Club for their Scottish National Championship over the weekend of October 4th-5th, 2025, as part of the club's annual Keelboat Weekend. by Ian Duke Posted 7 Oct 10:17 BST Tom Dolan reflects on 2025 Tom Dolan reflects on 2025 A year of highs, valuable lessons, and a tough Figaro exit 2025 was shaping up to be one of Tom Dolan's most promising seasons yet. With a packed calendar that spanned from the thrills of the Rolex Fastnet Race aboard an IMOCA 60 Charal to the relentless solo intensity of La Solitaire du Figaro by Tom Dolan Racing Posted 7 Oct 10:04 BST Live Ocean hails passing of Marine Protection law Live Ocean hails passing of Marine Protection law Triple America's Cup champions Peter Burling and Blair Tuke, champion sailors and co-founders of Live Ocean are calling the passing of the Hauraki Gulf Tikapa Moana Marine Protection Bill a huge milestone for the Gulf. by Jodie Bakewell-White - Live Ocean Racing Posted 7 Oct 06:46 BST John 'Woody' Winning, 50 years in the 18s John 'Woody' Winning, 50 years in the 18s One of the three greatest influencers on the 134-year-old iconic Australian sport Fifty years ago, the 23-year-old Interdominion 12ft skiff champion John 'Woody' Winning joined the 18 footers class in a new skiff which was built by Bob McLeod and raced as Travelodge with the NSW 18 Footers League club's 1975-76 season fleet by Frank Quealey Posted 7 Oct 06:37 BST Solo Northern Series at Budworth Solo Northern Series at Budworth Storm Amy leaves a very gusty 20 to 35 knot north-westerly forecast The centre of Storm Amy had tracked to the north of the country leaving a very gusty 20 to 35kt north-westerly forecast for Budworth. As visitors arrived and rigged boats, the conditions were pretty wild with steady 30+kts on the far side of the mere. by Philip Barnes Posted 7 Oct 06:22 BST