2025 South American Championship day 3 2025 South American Championship day 3 Robert Scheidt and Frithjof Kleen secure the title with a race to spare Robert Scheidt and Frithjof Kleen secure the 2025 South American Championship title with a race to spare. by ISCYRA Posted 7 Dec 00:56 PST 18ft Skiff NSW Championship Races 3 and 4 18ft Skiff NSW Championship Races 3 and 4 A double race victory to the Yandoo team A double race victory to the Yandoo team of John 'Herman' Winning, Fang Warren and Lewis Brake, on Sydney Harbour today, sees the team grab a narrow lead at the half way point in the eight-race NSW 18ft Skiff Championship. by Frank Quealey Posted 7 Dec 00:45 PST Australian Maxi Championship day 2 Australian Maxi Championship day 2 URM Group cleans up in a fresh southerly change on Sydney Harbour Day Two of the 2025 Australian Maxi Championship got under way today, with Sydney's extreme heat giving way to a fresh southerly change that set the stage for fast, tactical racing. by CYCA Media Posted 7 Dec 00:27 PST World Sailing Inclusion Championships day 3 World Sailing Inclusion Championships day 3 Competition intensifies at Mussanah, Oman The third day of the 2025 World Sailing Inclusion Championships concluded in the Sultanate of Oman with the leaders strengthening their grip on the top spots. by World Sailing Posted 6 Dec 23:21 PST 2025 J/70 North American Championship overall 2025 J/70 North American Championship overall Dalton Bergan's WarCanoe crowned Champion Three teams take titles in Tampa: J/70 North American Champion Dalton Bergan's WarCanoe, J/70 North American Corinthian Champion Lee Sackett's FM, and overall event winner Haroldo Solberg's OceanPact from Brazil. by Julie & Christopher Howell Posted 6 Dec 20:07 PST San Diego YC Hot Rum Series Day 33 Photo Gallery San Diego YC Hot Rum Series Day 33 Photo Gallery The conditions were perfect and Bob Betancourt was out on the water to catch the action! The conditions were perfect for the third day of San Diego Yacht Club's Hot Rum Series, and Bob Betancourt was out on the water to catch the best of the action and sailors enjoying themselves! by Bob Betancourt Posted 6 Dec 19:56 PST Bringing Windward Back to Life Bringing Windward Back to Life With a little help from classic Barton Victory blocks Every so often, a customer story comes along that makes us smile from ear to ear. Robert Starr, a successful author based in the inland Northwest of the U.S, has spent over a year lovingly restoring his beautiful lapstrake dinghy 'Windward'. by Barton Marine Posted 6 Dec 09:00 PST From U.S. Nationals to North Americans From U.S. Nationals to North Americans Miami, here come the Melges 24s The 2025 Melges 24 U.S. National Championship in Pensacola, FL, delivered an exceptionally robust fleet, showcasing top-level talent in both the Open and Corinthian divisions. by International Melges 24 Class Association Posted 6 Dec 08:18 PST The extraordinary Gitana 18 Ultim trimaran The extraordinary Gitana 18 Ultim trimaran Timelapse video of the construction and a look at the main design differences Over the past two years at CDK Technologies on the West coast of France, the most advanced offshore sailing yacht ever built has been taking shape. by Mark Jardine Posted 6 Dec 06:16 PST 2025 J/70 North American Championship Day 3 2025 J/70 North American Championship Day 3 The leaderboard tightened—and tightened again—setting up an exciting final stretch The 2025 J/70 North American Championship delivered spectacular conditions on Tampa Bay, as 42 teams enjoyed sunshine, steady 10-15 knot breezes, rolling whitecaps and powered-up planing downwind legs. by Julie & Christopher Howell Posted 6 Dec 05:43 PST World Sailing Inclusion Championships day 2 World Sailing Inclusion Championships day 2 Intense competition on Friday at Mussanah, Oman The second day of the inaugural World Sailing Inclusion Championships 2025, hosted by the Sultanate of Oman and organised by Oman Sail, continued on Friday with intense competition and participation from around the world. by World Sailing Posted 6 Dec 04:08 PST 44Cup 2026 will visit new venues in Spain & Italy 44Cup 2026 will visit new venues in Spain & Italy The 2026 series will comprise five events across Europe and Scandinavia Following the successful conclusion of their 2025 championship in Marina Jandía in Fuerteventura, the RC44 teams are now looking forward to the new 44Cup season. by 44Cup Posted 6 Dec 03:55 PST Most improved 49er team of 2025 Most improved 49er team of 2025 The first spotlight goes to Conrad Konitzer and Antonio Torrado As the 2025 season draws to a close, the class reflects on a year defined by progress, grit, and unforgettable moments. by Alexia Lahoud Posted 6 Dec 02:58 PST November 2025 FINNFARE November 2025 FINNFARE Passion, experience and Finn spirit The November 2025 edition of FINNFARE has been published and is currently being shipped to Finn sailors worldwide. The cover features the new world champion Deniss Karpak, along with the Masters champion, for the second time, Pieter-Jan Postma. by Robert Deaves Posted 6 Dec 01:17 PST 2025 South American Championship day 2 2025 South American Championship day 2 Rio de Janeiro delivered another spectacular, and testing, day of racing Rio de Janeiro delivered another spectacular, and testing, day of racing at the Star South American Championship, as the fleet completed two more races in 15-18 knots of breeze, under bright sun and 27°C. by ISCYRA Posted 6 Dec 00:59 PST Australian Maxi Championship Opening Race Australian Maxi Championship Opening Race Master Lock Comanche opens strongly The 2025 Australian Maxi Championship is officially under way, following a powerful start overnight with the Cabbage Tree Island Race, the opening act of the championship. by CYCA Media Posted 6 Dec 00:05 PST WA welcome ahead for Australians racing back home WA welcome ahead for Australians racing back home The fleet of ten Clipper Race yachts are currently battling it after a 4,800nm race from Cape Town From this weekend, the Clipper Race fleet will be heading into Fremantle, WA - with 15 Aussie nationals amongst its crew, including a doctor from Perth and firefighter from Victoria. by Clipper Race Posted 5 Dec 16:44 PST Melges 24 North American Series nears conclusion Melges 24 North American Series nears conclusion At the top of the ranking is Peter McClennen's Gamecock The 2025 North American Sailing Series has boasted a highly competitive season spanning nearly ten events, beginning with the season opener in St. Petersburg, which also served as the class's Midwinter Championship. by International Melges 24 Class Association Posted 5 Dec 08:01 PST Henri-Lloyd has it all wrapped up for Christmas Henri-Lloyd has it all wrapped up for Christmas A range of nautical inspired gifts perfect for the festive season Finding the perfect nautical-inspired gifts this Christmas is now easier than ever, thanks to Henri-Lloyd. All items are available online and in Henri-Lloyd stores and retailers. by Henri-Lloyd Posted 5 Dec 08:00 PST World Sailing Inclusion Championships day 1 World Sailing Inclusion Championships day 1 First races contested in Mussanah, Oman The first races were contested at the inaugural World Sailing Inclusion Championships along the shores of Mussanah, marking the start of a historic global event hosted by the Sultanate of Oman at the Mussanah Sailing School, Barceló Mussanah Resort. by World Sailing Posted 5 Dec 03:00 PST The Famous Project CIC Jules Verne Trophy Day 6 The Famous Project CIC Jules Verne Trophy Day 6 A long, fast tack in the trade winds We like to repeat it over and over again: to date, no 100% female crew has managed to carve its name on the Jules Verne Trophy. by Agence TB Press Posted 5 Dec 00:58 PST 2026 RORC Racing Programme unleashed 2026 RORC Racing Programme unleashed The season spans more than a dozen major offshore races and championship events The 2026 RORC Racing Season will deliver one of the most diverse, challenging and internationally connected offshore programmes in the sport, designed for owners and skippers looking to race across a full ten months of competition. by Louay Habib Posted 5 Dec 00:23 PST Sailing Grand Slam publishes 2026 Notice of Race Sailing Grand Slam publishes 2026 Notice of Race Full series of Olympic-class events after a successful pilot season in 2025 Sailing Grand Slam (SGS) announced the publication of the 2026 Notice of Race (NOR) for its full series of Olympic-class events, marking the first complete edition of the international circuit after a successful pilot season in 2025. by Sailing Grand Slam Posted 4 Dec 22:05 PST Globe40 Leg 3 Update Globe40 Leg 3 Update An unforgettable week in the Roaring Forties Having set off on their third leg on November 22nd from Saint Paul Bay on Reunion Island, the eight competitors in the second edition of the GLOBE40 were initially confronted with the calms of the Mascarene High. by Sirius Events Posted 4 Dec 21:32 PST VX One Class achieves World Sailing recognition VX One Class achieves World Sailing recognition Official International status confirmed The VX One International Class Association is proud to share that World Sailing has officially recognised the VX One as an International Class, following a vote by the World Sailing Council at its recent Annual Conference. by VX One International Class Association Posted 4 Dec 21:21 PST 2025 South American Championship day 1 2025 South American Championship day 1 Racing kicks off in Rio De Janeiro The 2025 Star South American Championship officially launched today in the vibrant waters of Rio de Janeiro, attracting 14 entries, predominantly from Brazil, Argentina, and the USA. by ISCYRA Posted 4 Dec 16:14 PST Thorpedo set to launch into Rolex Sydney Hobart Thorpedo set to launch into Rolex Sydney Hobart Ian Thorpe to join the crew of LawConnect for the 80th edition Five-time Olympic gold medallist Ian Thorpe is set to dive into unfamiliar sporting waters after it was announced today that he would join the crew of LawConnect for the 80th Rolex Sydney Hobart Yacht Race. by RSHYR Media Posted 4 Dec 16:10 PST America's Cup: New US Challenger America's Cup: New US Challenger Long established Seawanhaka Corinthian Yacht Club announced as a potential US challenger Riptide Racing has announced in partnership with Seawanhaka Corinthian Yacht Club, an attempt to challenge for the 38th America's Cup in 2027., an attempt to challenge for the 38th America's Cup in 2027. by Riptide Racing Posted 4 Dec 15:56 PST Vaikobi Launches the Impact Protection Series Vaikobi Launches the Impact Protection Series A New Era of Lightweight Head Protection for Surf and Watersports Vaikobi has announced the launch of its groundbreaking Impact Protection Series of Headwear, a new collection of lightweight, EN 812-certified impact hats engineered to protect watersports athletes from head knocks, bumps and scratches. by Vaikobi Posted 4 Dec 13:30 PST Maximize Performance with Proper Care Maximize Performance with Proper Care Sail care should start the minute your get your new sails Sail care should start the minute your get your new sails. Whether in season or off season, there are sail care basics to follow that keep sails in peak condition. by North Sails Posted 4 Dec 08:30 PST Inaugural World Sailing Inclusion Championships Inaugural World Sailing Inclusion Championships 154 athletes have gathered in Oman and the RS Venture Connect Class is part of it The World Sailing Inclusion Championships celebrated its Opening Ceremony on 3rd December 2025 at Barceló Mussanah Resort, hosted by Oman Sail. by RS Sailing Posted 4 Dec 07:03 PST Entry open for 2026 OK Dinghy Worlds Entry open for 2026 OK Dinghy Worlds The first time the world championship has been held in Denmark since 2012 Entry has opened for the 2026 OK Dinghy World Championship, to be held in Skovshoved, Denmark, from 5-12 June. The Notice of Race has also been published. by Robert Deaves Posted 4 Dec 06:22 PST Breakthrough 2025 season for UpWind by MerConcept Breakthrough 2025 season for UpWind by MerConcept A masterful Transat Café L'Or led by an all-women duo Back in Concarneau after a strong finish in the Transat Café L'Or, UpWind by MerConcept closes a landmark second season marked by accelerated sporting progress, human development, and growing visibility. by UpWind by MerConcept Posted 4 Dec 05:30 PST 30% Off All Henri-Lloyd Jackets for a Limited Time 30% Off All Henri-Lloyd Jackets for a Limited Time Engineered warmth, weather protection and everyday durability Engineered warmth, weather protection and everyday durability. All Henri-Lloyds jackets are 30% off for Cyber Week only. by Henri-Lloyd Posted 4 Dec 04:00 PST Stage set at World Sailing Inclusion Championships Stage set at World Sailing Inclusion Championships 155 registered participants from 37 nations make history as part of inaugural edition The stage is set in Al Mussanah, in the Sultanate of Oman, for the first ever edition of the World Sailing Inclusion Championships. by World Sailing Posted 4 Dec 02:47 PST Cabbage Tree Island Race Preview Cabbage Tree Island Race Preview Rolex Sydney Hobart contenders to square off in Friday's overnight race The biggest lead-in to the 2025 Rolex Sydney Hobart Yacht Race will get under way from Sydney Harbour on Friday night (1700 AEDT) and will feature the who's who of offshore sailing. by CYCA Media Posted 3 Dec 21:47 PST Auckland Wooden Boat Festival - 100 days to go Auckland Wooden Boat Festival - 100 days to go Fun fact: 26 different classic boat entities make up the Auckland Wooden Boat Festival! The Festival is an immense effort from a diverse group of people who have the same things in common: they love maritime history and the craft and stories of wooden boats, and want to share that with the world. by Auckland Wooden Boat Festival Posted 3 Dec 20:16 PST SailGP: Brad Farrand transfers to Swedish team SailGP: Brad Farrand transfers to Swedish team Artemis confirms Brad Farrand as jib trimmer for the team's debut season. Artemis SailGP has added serious power to its 2026 roster, confirming Brad Farrand as jib trimmer for the team's debut season. by Richard Gladwell/Sail-World.com/nz Posted 3 Dec 19:22 PST 2025 J/70 North American Championship Day 1 2025 J/70 North American Championship Day 1 Sunshine and steady breeze launch the fleet on Tampa Bay The 2025 J/70 North American Championship kicked off as 42 boats filled beautiful Tampa Bay for the first day of racing, hosted by Davis Island Yacht Club. by Julie & Christopher Howell Posted 3 Dec 16:36 PST The veil is lifted on Gitana 18 The veil is lifted on Gitana 18 See the new Maxi Edmond de Rothschild After many months of work, waiting and preciously guarded secrets, the new Gitana/Verdier designed Maxi Edmond de Rothschild was unveiled this Wednesday, December 3rd in Lorient, Brittany. by Gitana Team Posted 3 Dec 13:37 PST