GBR IRC Championship continue into Autumn & beyond GBR IRC Championship continue into Autumn & beyond Attention now turns to the second half of the season With the first half of the GBR IRC Championships successfully complete, attention now turns to the second half of the season, running from July to the end of the year, with events spanning the East Coast, South West, Channel Islands, and inland waters. by RORC Rating Office Posted 26 Jun 11:25 BST Summer Series at Royal Temple YC race 2 Summer Series at Royal Temple YC race 2 Perfect blue water sailing on the day after midsummer The fleet had perfect blue water sailing on the day after midsummer in a North-going neap tide. Peter Jackson set a course for Class 1, at 19 miles a little longer than recent habit. by Peter Jackson Posted 26 Jun 11:06 BST South and Southwest Regional Junior Championship South and Southwest Regional Junior Championship Exciting, high-quality competitive racing for 5 classes at Weymouth There were 145 sailors competing in Topper 5.3 and 4.2, Optimist, RS Feva XL, RS Tera Pro and Sport and ILCA 4 classes. The excellent race team led by PRO Paul Kimmens delivered exciting, high-quality competitive racing for all classes. by Sally Wilson Posted 26 Jun 10:12 BST Squib Nationals at Torbay Day 3 Squib Nationals at Torbay Day 3 A perfect, if difficult, day's sailing on the now tranquil waters of Torbay The Race Team from Royal Torbay under the excellent leadership of Bill Butcher, PRO, again provided a perfect, if difficult, day's sailing on the now tranquil waters of Torbay. Light winds, initially from the East, became stronger and veered to the South. by Keith Davies Posted 26 Jun 09:00 BST Introducing Ocean Legend Introducing Ocean Legend Vaikobi's range of lifestyle clothing Introducing Ocean Legend; Vaikobi's range of lifestyle clothing inspired by the stoke and the stories of those who live and breathe ocean sports. by Vaikobi Posted 26 Jun 05:37 BST ILCA 4 Youth Europeans overall ILCA 4 Youth Europeans overall Fantastic sailing conditions marked the final day in Puck, Polan Fantastic sailing conditions marked the final day of the 2025 ILCA 4 Youth European Championships & Open European Trophy in Puck, Poland. Strong winds ranging from 14 to over 20 knots enabled all seven fleets to complete three final races. by Agustín Argüelles Posted 26 Jun 05:22 BST WASZP brings the heat at Foiling Week 2025 WASZP brings the heat at Foiling Week 2025 Four epic days of classic Ora conditions Malcesine turned it on once again for Foiling Week, with four epic days of classic Ora conditions and a record 131 WASZPs hitting the start line - the biggest WASZP fleet ever at the event! by WASZP Class Posted 26 Jun 05:11 BST 31st Block Island Race Week Day 3 31st Block Island Race Week Day 3 Soaring temperatures on Risk Strategies Race Day Risk Strategies Race Day at Block Island Race Week featured another day of champagne conditions and soaring temperatures. To give sailors a brief reprieve, the Race Committee called for an "early" end to racing (only 2 long races instead of 3). by Storm Trysail Club Posted 26 Jun 00:10 BST Can a maxi achieve the Rolex Fastnet Race triple? Can a maxi achieve the Rolex Fastnet Race triple? The fight to claim the prestigious monohull line honours prize is lining up to be a tough one The fight to claim the prestigious monohull line honours prize in the centenary edition of the Royal Ocean Racing Club's Rolex Fastnet Race is lining up to be a tough one between the world's fastest 100ft maxi yachts. by James Boyd / RORC Posted 25 Jun 21:41 BST Kieler Woche Day 6 Kieler Woche Day 6 Double gold for France in Olympic classes Perfect sailing conditions marked the final of Kieler Woche in the Olympic skiff, dinghy, and surf classes: On Wednesday, June 25, the waters off Schilksee offered fresh to strong, challenging winds with flat waves. by Kieler Woche Posted 25 Jun 21:38 BST BFSLYC Landyacht Series at St Anne's BFSLYC Landyacht Series at St Anne's High winds and rough tide reshape the beach, leaving a minefield of soft sand The St Annes Landyacht Club proudly hosted the seventh round of the 2024/25 BFSLYC Landyacht Series for Mini Yachts. With warm weather and wind speeds forecast between 12-22 mph, and no significant rain predicted, pilots arrived eager on Friday. by Nick Heather Posted 25 Jun 21:02 BST iQFOiL International Games at Kiel Overall iQFOiL International Games at Kiel Overall Kieler Woche delivers spectacular medal series showdown ahead of Aarhus Worlds The 3rd iQFOiL International Games at Kieler Woche came to a thrilling close today, with a full day of Medal Series racing under spectacular conditions. by Rachele Vitello Posted 25 Jun 20:51 BST NEYYSA Championship at Ullswater NEYYSA Championship at Ullswater They had it all: heat, sun, torrential rain, wind, calm, thunder and lightning We had it all at Ullswater, heat, sun, (torrential) rain, wind, calm, thunder and lightning but nothing switched the smiles, sailing and socialising off at the North Region Youth & Junior Championships at Ullswater. by Fiona Spence Posted 25 Jun 20:33 BST 44Cup Marstrand 2025 day 1 44Cup Marstrand 2025 day 1 Peninsula Racing and Team Nika share the limelight After a gale forced the cancellation of yesterday's practice racing, for day one of the 44Cup Marstrand, taking place off the familiar Swedish paradise island, there was a west to northwesterly that built as the afternoon progressed, to 17 knots. by 44Cup Posted 25 Jun 19:52 BST 29th Superyacht Cup Palma Practice Race 29th Superyacht Cup Palma Practice Race Boats and breeze at the home of Mediterranean superyacht sailing The waiting is over and the moment has arrived — The Superyacht Cup Palma 2025 is up and running once again for the 29th time in the home of Mediterranean superyacht sailing. by The Superyacht Cup Palma Posted 25 Jun 19:32 BST Xalient Solo Nation's Cup at Lake Como Day 4 Xalient Solo Nation's Cup at Lake Como Day 4 The final day of racing at Circolo Vela Bellano So, to the final day of racing and there would be three races planned before a prize-giving reception which would be held at the Palasole Pavilion later this evening. by Will Loy Posted 25 Jun 18:45 BST 2025 IKA Youth Europeans Oreview 2025 IKA Youth Europeans Oreview Italy set to host the future of kitefoiling in Gizzeria, Calabria The Hang Loose Beach Club in Gizzeria, Calabria is once again poised to welcome kitefoiling's rising stars as the IKA Youth European Championships return to southern Italy. by International Kiteboarding Association Posted 25 Jun 18:12 BST The Matthew Toynbee Youth Impact Award The Matthew Toynbee Youth Impact Award Earlier this month Matt's legacy was honoured with creation of a new award in his memory As a well-known and well-loved face within the sailing community, Matt Toynbee made a far-reaching impact felt personally by many. by RYA Scotland Posted 25 Jun 16:37 BST Ferrari Hypersail unveiled Ferrari Hypersail unveiled The Prancing Horse enters the world of sailing Ferrari today unveils its new Ferrari Hypersail project, an unprecedented sporting challenge in the world of sailing that blends racing tradition with technological innovation. by Ferrari Hypersail Posted 25 Jun 15:56 BST Merlin Rockets in the Upriver Race at Ranelagh Merlin Rockets in the Upriver Race at Ranelagh A simple windward-leeward 6 times then head for home; what could be simpler? Ranelagh Sailing Club Upriver Race on Sunday in glorious sunshine with the forecast of decent breeze and the promise of bacon rolls and tea on arrival and lunch afterwards was all the encouragement nine vintage/classic Merlin Rockets needed. by Chris Hill Posted 25 Jun 15:42 BST A brief history of marine instrument networks A brief history of marine instrument networks Hugh Agnew has been involved since the outset, and continues to develop at the cutting edge One man who has been involved since the outset, and continues to develop at the cutting edge, is Hugh Agnew, the Cambridge-educated mathematician who is one of the founders of A+T Instruments in Lymington, so I spoke to him to find out more... by Mark Jardine Posted 25 Jun 14:30 BST Unicorn Nationals at Stokes Bay Unicorn Nationals at Stokes Bay A welcome return to the bay after 5 years attracted some competitive newcomers The Isle of Wight together with stunning weather provided the perfect backdrop for a four day Summer Solstice event held at Stokes Bay Sailing Club in Gosport. by Dan Jarman Posted 25 Jun 14:21 BST Stewart Brewing RS200 Scottish Tour Update Stewart Brewing RS200 Scottish Tour Update The fleet has been enjoying some east coast sea venues The Stewart Brewing Scottish Tour is back for 2025, and have been enjoying some east coast sea venues, with events at East Lothian and Tynemouth giving us a great start to the season. by Peter Collings Posted 25 Jun 11:30 BST Welsh Regional Junior Championships Welsh Regional Junior Championships 74 boats have a glorious weekend alongside a number of Welsh Sailing initiatives The event was hosted with Dale Yacht Club, Celtic Sea Watersports and Windswept Watersports and attracted a total of 74 entries, including 18 sailors keen to develop their racing skills in the coached regatta fleet. by RYA Cymru Wales Posted 25 Jun 10:45 BST 12th SESCA Antigua Sailing Day Regatta 12th SESCA Antigua Sailing Day Regatta Spectacular conditions at Lackford Lake on Sunday Members of the St Edmundsbury Sailing & Canoeing Association enjoyed spectacular conditions for their 12th Antigua Sailing Day Regatta at Lackford Lake on Sunday. Gusty and shifty breeze provided great entertainment for competitors and spectators alike. by Mike Steele Posted 25 Jun 10:27 BST Xalient Solo Nation's Cup at Lake Como Day 3 Xalient Solo Nation's Cup at Lake Como Day 3 Social evening proves universally popular with every seat taken Before I get into the action from day 3, first a quick recap on the previous evening's Italian themed Solo social which took place in the shaded area of the nearby Palasole Pavilion. This must have been a popular choice as every seat was taken. by Will Loy Posted 25 Jun 09:57 BST 2025 X-Yachts Aurum Cup 2025 X-Yachts Aurum Cup Magnificent blue skies... but some tricky wind conditions! The 2025 X-Yachts Aurum Cup was held in Sydney over the weekend in magnificent blue skies... but some tricky wind conditions! by Kevin Wallis Posted 25 Jun 09:11 BST Devon Yawl Nationals at Yealm Yacht Club Devon Yawl Nationals at Yealm Yacht Club A balmy Saturday followed by a full-on Sunday for the fleet 19 boats raced as the Yealm Yacht Club hosted the 27th Devon Yawl National Championship over the weekend. With high pressure over the UK, the weather forecast leading up to the weekend ranged from sunshine and lots of wind to thunderstorms and no wind. by Tim Petitt Posted 25 Jun 08:07 BST Squib Nationals at Torbay Day 2 Squib Nationals at Torbay Day 2 Variable conditions lead to many place changes Under the able hand of Torbay PRO Bill Butcher, racing continued in conditions not dissimilar to Monday. A bit more wind at times but still variable in strength and direction making starting and choosing a side difficult. by Keith Davies Posted 25 Jun 07:36 BST RS Tera Open at Gurnard Sailing Club RS Tera Open at Gurnard Sailing Club Southern Southern Region Traveller Series finally underway Following the cancellation of both the Warsash and Felpham RS Tera Open meetings due to strong winds, the RS Tera Southern Southern Region Traveller Series kicked off at Gurnard SC on the Isle of Wight on Saturday June 14. by Helen Day Posted 25 Jun 07:21 BST J/24 UK Nationals at Brixham J/24 UK Nationals at Brixham Title goes down to a photo finish in the final race Four J/24s sailed round from Plymouth for the event, leaving 9 to be craned in on the 40 tonne crane. A fun fact about Brixham is that it was the landing site for William of Orange during the Glorious Revolution in 1688. by Lorna Graham Posted 25 Jun 06:24 BST 31st Block Island Race Week Day 2 31st Block Island Race Week Day 2 Regatta Craft Mixers Race Day turns up the heat Regatta Craft Mixers Race Day turned up the heat at Block Island Race Week—literally. The Island was not spared from the heat wave sweeping the East Coast this week, but that did not put a stop to the action out on the water. by Storm Trysail Club Posted 25 Jun 01:14 BST Triple amputee crosses Pacific solo & unsupported Triple amputee crosses Pacific solo & unsupported 33-year-old former Army rifleman from Doncaster, Craig Wood, has today made history 33-year-old former Army rifleman from Doncaster, Craig Wood, has today made history by becoming the world's first triple amputee to sail solo, non-stop and unsupported across the Pacific. by Mia Hodgkinson Posted 25 Jun 00:01 BST ILCA 4 Youth Europeans day 5 ILCA 4 Youth Europeans day 5 Winds averaged 25 knots with gusts exceeding 33 knots on the course The penultimate day of the 2025 ILCA 4 Youth European Championships & Open European Trophy concluded today in Puck, Poland. Unfortunately, no races were held for any of the seven fleets due to strong weather conditions. by Agustín Argüelles Posted 24 Jun 23:58 BST Kieler Woche Day 5 Kieler Woche Day 5 Tuesday served as a warm-up for the hot finale of Kieler Woche Sophie Steinlein and Catherine Bartelheimer from Bavaria in the skiff, as well as Kiel native Fabian Wolf on the foiling windsurf board, will enter Wednesday's (June 25) medal races as leaders. by Kieler Woche Posted 24 Jun 20:39 BST iQFOiL International Games at Kiel day 4 iQFOiL International Games at Kiel day 4 Medal series line-up confirmed as wind hits hard in Kiel The fourth and penultimate day of the 3rd iQFOiL International Games in Kiel delivered full-throttle action as athletes across the Senior, Youth, and Junior fleets raced to secure their spots in the all-important Medal Series. by Rachele Vitello Posted 24 Jun 20:28 BST 2025 29er Eurocup 8 in Kiel overall 2025 29er Eurocup 8 in Kiel overall A dramatic final day of racing After four days of tactical duels, light-air gambles, and shifting fortunes, Eurocup 8 in Kiel concluded with a dramatic final day of racing. by International 29er Class Posted 24 Jun 20:21 BST 44Cup Marstrand 2025 starts tomorrow 44Cup Marstrand 2025 starts tomorrow Fleet back up to 12 on eve of breezy Marstrand event While the RC44s were up to 11 for the last event in Porto Cervo, for this week's 44Cup Marstrand, scheduled to set sail tomorrow from the breezy west coast of Sweden, the fleet has now grown to 12. by 44Cup Posted 24 Jun 20:03 BST Charlie Dalin forced to cancel his 2025 season Charlie Dalin forced to cancel his 2025 season Sam Goodchild and Loïs Berrehar to helm MACIF Santé Prévoyance for the Transat Café L'OR Due to health reasons, Charlie Dalin has been forced to cancel his 2025 season. However, in close consultation with his team, the skipper of the IMOCA MACIF Santé Prévoyance and Macif have decided to maintain the ambitious racing schedule. by Presse Imoca MACIF Santé Prévoyance Posted 24 Jun 18:48 BST 200 entries registered and a new rock concert 200 entries registered and a new rock concert For the 2025 Taittinger RSYC Regatta With registration for the 2025 Taittinger Royal Solent Yacht Club Regatta closing at midnight on Wednesday 25 June, the current total of entries for two days of racing in the Western Solent based in Yarmouth, Isle of Wight, stands at 200. by Oliver Dewar Posted 24 Jun 17:13 BST