The Ocean Cleanup's 30 Cities Program The Ocean Cleanup's 30 Cities Program A look at The Ocean Cleanup and its the 30 Cities Program The cliche goes that one should avoid meeting one's heroes, as there's always a chance that the flesh-and-blood person might not live up to expectations. While I've never met Boyan Slat, I'd gladly take this risk. by David Schmidt Posted 15 Jul 14:00 PDT Long Beach Olympic Classes Regatta day 3 Long Beach Olympic Classes Regatta day 3 Mother Nature teases the competitors Mother Nature teased the competitors today and made them wait a bit, but she did not disappoint; the sun came out and a big westerly built to 18-20 knots! by Long Beach Yacht Club Posted 15 Jul 10:22 PDT The Iconic Admiral's Cup Returns! The Iconic Admiral's Cup Returns! Harken UK caught up with the RORC CEO and Admiral's Cup sailors ahead of the event After a long hiatus, this prestigious international yachting regatta makes its grand comeback from 17- 31 July at The Royal Ocean Racing Club (RORC) in Cowes, Isle of Wight. by Harken UK Posted 15 Jul 08:30 PDT Excellent Olympic Season Openers for GP Watercraft Excellent Olympic Season Openers for GP Watercraft Bermudan ILCA sailors enjoy a strong start to the season! The first two Olympic events of 2025 proved a very positive start to the season for GP Watercraft and their Bermudan ILCA sailors: Sebastian Kempe (ILCA 7) and Adriana Penruddocke (ILCA 6) who are both coached by Shaun Priestley of GP Watercraft. by Isaac Marsh Posted 15 Jul 04:00 PDT A century of human endeavour A century of human endeavour The Fastnet Race is regarded as one of offshore sailing's most complete proving grounds For 100 years, the Rolex Fastnet Race has been regarded as one of offshore sailing's most complete proving grounds. It is a place where ambitions and dreams meet harsh reality, where skill, endurance and fortitude are severely tested. by Quinag Posted 15 Jul 03:14 PDT Martine Grael in Racing on the Edge Martine Grael in Racing on the Edge First female driver to win a Fleet Race captured in behind-the-scenes documentary Major milestone moment for SailGP captured in behind-the-scenes documentary series, which reaches 10 million total viewers since launching in 2021. by SailGP Posted 15 Jul 01:45 PDT Get ready to celebrate world's best sailing photos Get ready to celebrate world's best sailing photos 16th edition of the Pantaenius Yacht Racing Image Award Professional photographers from around the globe are invited to submit their best yacht racing images captured between October 14, 2024, and October 12, 2025. by Yacht Racing Image Award Posted 15 Jul 00:15 PDT Alli Bell & Restless crew to make Transpac history Alli Bell & Restless crew to make Transpac history On course to be the first woman skipper to win Transpac overall Alli Bell and the crew of her Cal 40 Restless took a winch handle to the notion that winning the Transpacific Yacht Race's top corrected-time prize requires membership in an old-boys club or a mighty war chest. by David Schmidt / Transpacific Yacht Club Posted 14 Jul 23:28 PDT Rolex Fastnet Race IRC Four preview Rolex Fastnet Race IRC Four preview The pinnacle of grass roots sailing has 97 entries The very largest yachts, including the 100ft Ultim foiling trimarans and 60ft IMOCAs are an essential part of the spectacle of the Fastnet Race, however a critical element in the race's enduring appeal is that this is predominately a grass roots event. by Rupert Holmes / RORC Posted 14 Jul 12:36 PDT Long Beach Olympic Classes Regatta day 2 Long Beach Olympic Classes Regatta day 2 Classic Long Beach conditions return The weather conditions at the Long Beach Olympic Classes Regatta shifted noticeably today, delivering the classic Long Beach breeze that many expect from this world-class venue. by Long Beach Yacht Club Posted 14 Jul 11:44 PDT NYYC International Women's Championship update NYYC International Women's Championship update Third group of skippers includes Nicole Breault, Dominique Proyoveur, Laura van Veen While there is no nationality requirement for the crews that will compete in the 2026 New York Yacht Club International Women's Championship, a number of teams are embracing the opportunity to wave their respective national flags at the debut edition. by New York Yacht Club Posted 14 Jul 10:42 PDT New Class 40 campaign for Global Solo Challenge New Class 40 campaign for Global Solo Challenge Ronnie Simpson aims to be first American to win singlehanded, non-stop around world race American sailor Ronnie Simpson has launched a new ocean racing campaign to compete in the Global Solo Challenge race; a singlehanded, non-stop around the world sailing race that begins and ends in Vigo, Spain in 2027. by Ronnie Simpson Posted 14 Jul 10:10 PDT The Sardinia Cup set to return in 2026 The Sardinia Cup set to return in 2026 The competition will make its long-awaited return to the waters of the Costa Smeralda The Yacht Club Costa Smeralda (YCCS) is pleased to announce the return of the Sardinia Cup, one of the Club's most iconic regattas and a renowned international sailing event. by Yacht Club Costa Smeralda Posted 14 Jul 08:38 PDT How inclusive is sailing? How inclusive is sailing? Largest global survey aims to find out The Magenta Project has today launched the 2x25 global survey, marking the start of the most ambitious equity and inclusion review ever undertaken in sailing and the wider marine industry. by The Magenta Project Posted 14 Jul 06:18 PDT Aegean 600 - Snakes and ladders in extremis Aegean 600 - Snakes and ladders in extremis Event was the sixth in the IMA's annual Mediterranean Maxi Offshore Challenge If the previous two Aegean 600s were among the most brutal offshore races on record with storm force winds and violent gusts, conversely this year's fifth edition of the anti-clockwise lap of the Aegean Sea was largely the lightest. by International Maxi Association Posted 14 Jul 05:14 PDT Is Your Boat Ready for Racing Season? Is Your Boat Ready for Racing Season? Rooster has gathered some of the best videos and blogs to make boat care easier From fine-tuning your rigging to quick repairs before a race, keeping your boat in top condition doesn't need to be complicated. ? by Rooster Posted 14 Jul 04:00 PDT 2025 Long Beach Olympic Classes Regatta kicks off 2025 Long Beach Olympic Classes Regatta kicks off The first week of the OCR includes five Olympic classes The highly anticipated 2025 Long Beach Olympic Classes Regatta officially commenced on Saturday, 12 July, marking the beginning of Olympic campaigns since the venues were announced. by Long Beach Yacht Club Posted 14 Jul 01:14 PDT How Transpac's first finishers earned the podium How Transpac's first finishers earned the podium The first teams to reach Diamond Head are as varied as they are inspiring From a maxi-sled to a doublehanded keelboat and a 68-foot catamaran, the first teams to reach Diamond Head are as varied as they are inspiring. by David Schmidt / Transpacific Yacht Club Posted 13 Jul 20:35 PDT A challenging and memorable 5th edition AEGEAN 600 A challenging and memorable 5th edition AEGEAN 600 Bright lights and gleaming trophies were not the only indication of a successful edition At Saturday night's Awards Ceremony of the 2025 AEGEAN 600 the bright lights and gleaming trophies were not the only indication of a successful 5th edition of this challenging offshore race organized annually by the Hellenic Offshore Racing Club (HORC). by Hellenic Offshore Racing Club Posted 13 Jul 16:40 PDT Double Double Double Double And the rest of the line is not toil and trouble, but quadruple, then another double… On the eve of the 100th Fastnet that has attracted some 464 entries, I heard of one entry in this record fleet that seemed so very apt. Not only because it includes the Commodore of the RORC, but because it combines two Brits and two Aussies. by John Curnow, Sail-World.com AUS Editor Posted 13 Jul 15:00 PDT International Moth Worlds at Lake Garda overall International Moth Worlds at Lake Garda overall Malcesine crowns France's Enzo Balanger as the new World Champion The 2025 Moth World Championship has officially come to an end on the waters of Lake Garda, closing a week of exceptional technical and sporting level hosted by Fraglia Vela Malcesine from July 6 to 13. by Francesca Frazza Posted 13 Jul 09:51 PDT Dutch Water Week preview Dutch Water Week preview The youngest city in the Netherlands will celebrate sport, fun, and innovation From Olympic champions to first-time paddleboarders—everyone is welcome on and around the water during Dutch Water Week 2025 in Almere. From Palma de Mallorca, passing by Hyerès and Kiel to Los Angeles, now to the Weerwater in the heart of Almere. by Dutch Water Week Posted 13 Jul 06:36 PDT Q&A with Deborah Blair Q&A with Deborah Blair During a recent Henri-Lloyd recent photoshoot on the Solent with team Katabatik Henri-Lloyd caught up with young British sailor Deborah Blair on their most recent photoshoot on the Solent with team Katabatik to shoot the new Dynamic range onboard a Cape 31. by Henri-Lloyd Posted 13 Jul 04:00 PDT La Solitaire du Figaro Paprec La Solitaire du Figaro Paprec 34 Sailors in Pursuit of Sailing's Holy Grail Unattainable, timeless, uncompromising, iconic—superlatives abound when describing La Solitaire du Figaro Paprec, an event organized by OC Sport Pen Duick. And all the sailors who've taken part in this legendary race over the years would certainly agree. by La Solitaire du Figaro Paprec Posted 13 Jul 02:44 PDT Gran Canaria Gloria Windsurf World Cup Day 8 Gran Canaria Gloria Windsurf World Cup Day 8 Super Finals Saturday sees Daida Moreno produce buzzer beater The penultimate day of the 2025 Gran Canaria Gloria Windsurf World Cup saw final results gained in three categories; Women's, U21 Boy's and U18 Boy's and all three divisions required Super Finals to determine the eventual winners. by Chris Yates Posted 12 Jul 15:11 PDT International Moth Worlds at Lake Garda Day 5 International Moth Worlds at Lake Garda Day 5 A day to remember on Lake Garda with waves and strong gusts A day to remember on Lake Garda for the fifth and penultimate day of the 2025 Moth World Championship, hosted by Fraglia Vela Malcesine from 6 to 13 July. by Francesca Frazza Posted 12 Jul 10:52 PDT Jazz Turner Makes History in Project FEAR Jazz Turner Makes History in Project FEAR Jazz credits Allen for providing cutting-edge sheeting systems, as well as expert advice Project FEAR, an extraordinary solo sailing voyage by Jazz Turner, has concluded successfully: she became the first disabled person – and specifically the first wheelchair user – to sail non-stop and unassisted around the UK and Ireland. by Allen Posted 12 Jul 04:00 PDT 18th Puig Vela Clàssica Barcelona overall 18th Puig Vela Clàssica Barcelona overall Some of the most celebrated gems of classic yachting in the waters off Barcelona The sails have now been lowered on the 18th edition of the Puig Vela Clàssica, which this week brought together some of the most celebrated gems of classic yachting in the waters off Barcelona. by Covadonga Muñoz Posted 12 Jul 03:38 PDT Dylan Fletcher previews Portsmouth Dylan Fletcher previews Portsmouth Fletcher says SailGP's Portsmouth debut offers the team the chance to 'right the wrongs'. With just a week to go until SailGP's return to Great Britain, we sit down with Emirates GBR driver Dylan Fletcher to discuss the opportunities and pressures of a home event. by SailGP Posted 12 Jul 01:57 PDT Australian sailors take to Olympic waters Australian sailors take to Olympic waters Regatta serves as an important test, not just for sailors, but also for organisers The Long Beach Olympic Classes Regatta is set to get begin, marking the first major combined event on the waters of the LA 2028 Olympic Games. by Lisa Darmanin / Australian Sailing Posted 12 Jul 00:36 PDT Marine Auctions: Two Online Auctions in July Marine Auctions: Two Online Auctions in July Also Jacob Seiffert has been appointed as the Area Representative for the Port Lincoln Region Marine Auctions are proud to announce that Jacob Seiffert has been appointed as the Area Representative for the Port Lincoln Region in South Australia. Jacob is a local Commerical Fisherman. by Marine Auctions Posted 11 Jul 19:43 PDT Long Beach Olympic Classes Regatta 2025 Preview Long Beach Olympic Classes Regatta 2025 Preview The fourth stop of the five series Sailing Grand Slam circuit Over 200 elite athletes from 42 nations have converged on Long Beach to test their skills on the same waters that will host sailing events during the LA2028 Olympic Games as they compete in the Long Beach Olympic Classes Regatta July 12-20 by LBYC Race Office Posted 11 Jul 17:11 PDT Best Buddies from Germany win the AEGEAN 600 2025 Best Buddies from Germany win the AEGEAN 600 2025 The second wave of finishers benefit from last night's steadier breezes Behind the first wave of finishers yesterday morning, yesterday and last night's steadier breezes helped sweep in another wave of Monohull and Multihull finishers to the race finish at Cape Sounion. by Dobbs Davis / AEGEAN 600 Posted 11 Jul 14:28 PDT Conversation with Ben Willows: CEO RS Marine Group Conversation with Ben Willows: CEO RS Marine Group Some people's passion for sailing runs so deep, it feels like it's woven into their DNA There are some people whose passion for sailing runs so deep, it feels like it's woven into their DNA. Ben Willows is one of those people. by RS Marine Group Posted 11 Jul 12:00 PDT 101st Bayview Mackinac Race starts on Saturday 101st Bayview Mackinac Race starts on Saturday A massive fleet of 183 monohulls and 9 multihulls will set off to race entire length of Lake Huron It is one day to go, and the fleet is assembled in Port Huron before the start of the 101st Bayview Mackinac Race, organized by the Bayview Yacht Club and presented by National Fleet Services. by Bayview Mackinac Race Posted 11 Jul 11:14 PDT International Moth Worlds at Lake Garda Day 4 International Moth Worlds at Lake Garda Day 4 Balanger dominates qualifying, storm cuts Gold fleet racing short Day four of the 2025 Moth World Championship opened at dawn with another early start for the 137 athletes from 25 nations competing on Lake Garda. by Francesca Frazza Posted 11 Jul 10:47 PDT iQFOiL Worlds in Aarhus overall iQFOiL Worlds in Aarhus overall Thrilling Medal Series closes out a spectacular week of high-stakes foiling in Denmark The 2025 iQFOiL World Championship wrapped up in Aarhus with a spectacular Medal Series showdown that saw Emma Wilson (GBR 7) and Andy Brown (GBR 360) rise to the top and secure World Championship titles. by iQFOiL Communications Posted 11 Jul 10:37 PDT Rolex Fastnet Race IRC Three preview Rolex Fastnet Race IRC Three preview This has produced the overall winner of two of the last six editions IRC Three may consist of smaller, slower and in some cases older boats than those that will garner headlines in the first couple of days of the Rolex Fastnet Race. by Rupert Holmes / RORC Posted 11 Jul 09:12 PDT Zhik Nordic Youth Sailing Championship preview Zhik Nordic Youth Sailing Championship preview This year's regatta will be the largest of its kind ever hosted in Tallinn Tallinna Yacht Club brings one of the biggest sports events of the summer to Haven Kakumäe - 300 young sailors expected at the Zhik Nordic Youth Sailing Championship, plus just as many supporters on shore! by Laura Gilbert Posted 11 Jul 08:00 PDT 18th Puig Vela Clàssica Barcelona day 1 18th Puig Vela Clàssica Barcelona day 1 Opening victories and nautical splendor This week, Barcelona once again takes center stage in the world of classic sailing as the 18th edition of the Puig Vela Clàssica gets under way. The opening day delivered ideal conditions for a spectacular display on the water. by Covadonga Muñoz Posted 11 Jul 05:28 PDT