505 champs win Endeavour Trophy 2025 505 champs win Endeavour Trophy 2025 UK's Champion of Champions event sees gusts over 30 knots at Burnham-on-Crouch Big winds reaching over 30kts tested the 30 dinghy champions to the limit on Sunday and, with just four races to count with no discard, it was always going to be an interesting outcome. by Sue Pelling Posted 5 Oct 23:37 PDT 2025 GL52 Macatawa Challenge day 2 2025 GL52 Macatawa Challenge day 2 Leaderboard shake-up means all to play for Sunday The penultimate day of the GL52 fleet's 2025 season was sailed in 9-12 knots of wind on Lake Michigan Saturday. As is typical of this indefatigable fleet, 3 winners in 3 races created a shake-up in the standings. by Windlass Creative Posted 5 Oct 14:21 PDT Maxi winners decided in Les Voiles de Saint-Tropez Maxi winners decided in Les Voiles de Saint-Tropez The breeze took its time to arrive Saint-Tropez at the beginning of autumn often provides no wind or too much. But for the last day on Baie de Pampelonne the southwesterly was 12-15 knots, perfect conditions for a worthy finale to the maxi racing at Les Voiles de Saint-Tropez. by International Maxi Association Posted 5 Oct 11:36 PDT DP World Spain Sail Grand Prix Day 2 DP World Spain Sail Grand Prix Day 2 Emirates GBR sit first on the leaderboard after dominant weekend in Cádiz Emirates GBR lead the overall Rolex SailGP standings after a compelling victory on Cádiz Bay. In an action-packed final, a slingshot move from the Brits forced New Zealand off the foils around the final mark. by SailGP Posted 5 Oct 11:13 PDT France Triumphs in Offshore Double Handed Worlds France Triumphs in Offshore Double Handed Worlds Théa Khelif and Thomas André mastered the shifting breeze to be crowned champions In light and tactical conditions, France's Théa Khelif and Thomas André (FRA 1) mastered the shifting breeze to be crowned World Champions. Taking the runner-up spot after a thrilling finish were Great Britain's Willow Bland & Zeb Fellows (GBR 2). by Louay Habib / RORC Posted 5 Oct 10:13 PDT 2025 Formula Kite Worlds Quartu Sant'Elena overall 2025 Formula Kite Worlds Quartu Sant'Elena overall Kampman & Pianosi win first world titles Riccardo Pianosi and Jessie Kampman resisted enormous pressure in the medal series to become the 2025 Formula Kite World Champions. After a week of drama, it was a climactic finale on day six of the Formula Kite World Championships in Quartu Sant'Elena. by International Kiteboarding Association Posted 5 Oct 10:06 PDT 2025 GL52 Macatawa Challenge day 1 2025 GL52 Macatawa Challenge day 1 Three races, three winners The first three races of the GL52 Macatawa Challenge 2025 were sailed in a building breeze delivering 12 knots steady by Race 3. by Windlass Creative Posted 5 Oct 09:16 PDT IRC joins forces with CSA IRC joins forces with CSA To bring dual scoring to the Caribbean Exciting news for Caribbean sailors: the International Rating Certificate (IRC) will now be used for dual-scoring across major regattas in the region, with the RORC Rating Office in the UK working hand-in-hand with the Caribbean Sailing Association (CSA). by IRC Rating Office Posted 5 Oct 07:29 PDT St. Maarten Heineken Regatta Preview St. Maarten Heineken Regatta Preview On Pace for Another Year of Serious Fun! With over 20 entries already confirmed, the 2026 St. Maarten Heineken Regatta is shaping up to deliver its signature blend of world-class racing and "Serious Fun" for the 46th anniversary event. by St. Maarten Heineken Regatta Posted 5 Oct 06:39 PDT Globe40 Stage 2 day 4 Globe40 Stage 2 day 4 Belgium Ocean Racing and Credit Mutuel run neck and neck The Class40s of the second edition of the GLOBE40 set off on Thursday, October 2, from Mindelo, Cape Verde, in magnificent conditions, then glided south in a light breeze. by Sirius Events Posted 5 Oct 05:50 PDT 2025 Formula Kite Worlds Quartu Sant'Elena day 5 2025 Formula Kite Worlds Quartu Sant'Elena day 5 Kampman & Pianosi on match point for their first world titles Day five of the Formula Kite World Championships in Quartu Sant'Elena, Sardinia, was the final opportunity to qualify for the Medal Series climax of the final day. by International Kiteboarding Association Posted 5 Oct 05:03 PDT Set a date for the 17th CIC Normandy Channel Race Set a date for the 17th CIC Normandy Channel Race Setting sail on Sunday 31 May 2026 at 2pm Now published, the Notice of Race for the 17th CIC Normandy Channel Race offers double-handed Class40 crews another edition of the Norman classic from 27 May to 7 June 2026 with the race setting sail on Sunday 31 May at 2pm. by Sirius Events Posted 5 Oct 02:37 PDT Les Voiles de Saint-Tropez Day 6 Les Voiles de Saint-Tropez Day 6 A finale filled with contrasts After the elaborate fireworks display, which lit up the Gulf of St Tropez on Friday, followed by an ostentatious crew soirée, it was market day this Saturday in St Tropez. by Maguelonne Turcat Posted 4 Oct 21:29 PDT DP World Spain Sail Grand Prix Day 1 DP World Spain Sail Grand Prix Day 1 ROCKWOOL Racing light up Cádiz; leading the fleet after opening day ROCKWOOL Racing are in pole position after the first four fleet races of the DP World Spain Sail Grand Prix. Emirates GBR sit second on the event leaderboard - just one point behind ROCKWOOL Racing. by SailGP Posted 4 Oct 11:32 PDT 52 Super Series goes from strength to strength 52 Super Series goes from strength to strength As 2026 season features two Lanzarote showcase regattas Looking to deliver fantastic high octane racing, inspirational images such as have underpinned the 2025 season's output whilst continuing to share a truly unique ambience ashore, the 52 SUPER SERIES will travel to Lanzarote for two mid-season regattas. by 52 Super Series Posted 4 Oct 07:38 PDT Images from Les Voiles de Saint-Tropez - Day 3 Images from Les Voiles de Saint-Tropez - Day 3 Top photographer Eugenia Bakunova is shooting at Les Voiles de Saint-Tropez Top photographer Eugenia Bakunova is shooting at Les Voiles de Saint-Tropez, organised by the Société Nautique de Saint-Tropez. by Eugenia Bakunova- www.MainSail.ru Posted 4 Oct 05:21 PDT 2025 Hobie 16 Open North Americans overall 2025 Hobie 16 Open North Americans overall Three races were completed in 10-15 knots of breeze on the final day The final day of racing at the Hobie 16 North American championships started out breezy but following the pattern here, winds faded during the day. by Rich McVeigh Posted 3 Oct 23:21 PDT V and Crazy Diamond continue to shine V and Crazy Diamond continue to shine On Day 4 of Les Voiles de Saint-Tropez Finally the breeze dared to enter double figures, the building southwesterly bending around the coast and across the Baie de Pampelonne for the penultimate day of Les Voiles de Saint-Tropez. by International Maxi Association Posted 3 Oct 15:37 PDT Les Voiles de Saint-Tropez Day 5 Les Voiles de Saint-Tropez Day 5 Sun, spray and suspense Yet more sunshine at Les Voiles de Saint-Tropez today with the maritime air mass counterpointed by an E'ly breeze enabling the 19 categories competing in the Maxi, Modern and Tradition categories to dance to a new tune. by Maguelonne Turcat Posted 3 Oct 15:00 PDT SailGP descends upon Cádiz SailGP descends upon Cádiz For penultimate event of the 2025 Season The DP World Spain Sail Grand Prix kicks off tomorrow (October 4), with an action-packed weekend of racing expected in typically unpredictable conditions. by SailGP Posted 3 Oct 13:21 PDT Macatawa Challenge 2025: Prep and practice Macatawa Challenge 2025: Prep and practice Seven teams will compete for podium positions The scene is set for an exciting weekend of GL52 racing at the GL52 Macatawa Challenge 2025. by Windlass Creative Posted 3 Oct 11:51 PDT 2025 Formula Kite Worlds Quartu Sant'Elena day 4 2025 Formula Kite Worlds Quartu Sant'Elena day 4 Young & Lengwiler rise, Maeder falls Day four of the Formula Kite World Championships in Quartu Sant'Elena, Sardinia, saw a battle between the delicate sea breeze and the boisterous Mistral blowing from higher in the sky. by International Kiteboarding Association Posted 3 Oct 11:28 PDT SailGP: Media Conference - Cadiz, Spain SailGP: Media Conference - Cadiz, Spain The Media Conference for the penultimate event in Season 5 of SailGP took place on Friday in Cadiz. The Media Conference for the penultimate event in Season 5 of SailGP took place on Friday in Cadiz, Spain. by Richard Gladwell/Sail-World.com/nz Posted 3 Oct 07:13 PDT Les Voiles de Saint-Tropez Stephen Cloutier Photos Les Voiles de Saint-Tropez Stephen Cloutier Photos Can there be too much of a good thing? Not when it comes to classic yachts! Can there be too much of a good thing? When it comes to photographs from Les Voiles de Saint-Tropez then the answer is an emphatic no! Sit back and enjoy these stunning shots of the classic yachts by top yachting photographer Stephen Cloutier. by Stephen Cloutier Posted 3 Oct 01:27 PDT 2025 Hobie 16 Open North Americans Day 4 2025 Hobie 16 Open North Americans Day 4 Strong winds and a lively sea state as the final series begins After three days of shifty winds the pattern changed, day 4 and the first day of the final series, started out with strong winds and lively sea state but the wind was fading throughout the day. by Rich McVeigh Posted 2 Oct 19:47 PDT Bulwarks and Bulldust – Show 2 Season 3 Bulwarks and Bulldust – Show 2 Season 3 Alice Parker the Navigator on URM Group talks Fastnet, Hammo, Malta, Hobart and a loads more... On the back of busy schedule, the über-effervescent Alice Parker talks about all the happy times, the not so glorious moments, pathways into sailing, changing careers, sometimes being the only female on board, Ugg Boots, and cups of tea. by Bulwarks and Bulldust Posted 2 Oct 17:28 PDT 2025 Formula Kite Worlds Quartu Sant'Elena day 3 2025 Formula Kite Worlds Quartu Sant'Elena day 3 Pulido wins high-speed game of chess Sudden gusts from the offshore Mistral saw some riders struggling in the unpredictable conditions on day three of the Formula Kite World Championships in Quartu Sant'Elena, Sardinia. by International Kiteboarding Association Posted 2 Oct 14:28 PDT Les Voiles de Saint-Tropez Day 4 Les Voiles de Saint-Tropez Day 4 Challenges and regulars take centre stage Schoolchildren and centenarians, challenges and music, a restaurant on one of the most stunning beaches in the world where God created Les Voiles and where that special race is re-enacted... by Maguelonne Turcat Posted 2 Oct 14:14 PDT Capricorno v V duel at Les Voiles de Saint-Tropez Capricorno v V duel at Les Voiles de Saint-Tropez Coastal races for the 44-strong maxi fleet Conditions looked promising this morning with around 12 knots of wind as the 44-strong maxi fleet exited the Golfe de Saint-Tropez bound for the start of their coastal races off the Cote d'Azur hotspot of Pampelonne Beach. by International Maxi Association Posted 2 Oct 13:01 PDT Globe40 2025/26 Stage 2 Start Globe40 2025/26 Stage 2 Start To each their own "diagonale des fous" On the way to Reunion Island, after leaving Cape Verde at 2:00 p.m. in magnificent conditions, it is difficult for the GLOBE40 competitors not to compare this stage with the famous trail race on the island in the Indian Ocean. by Sirius Events Posted 2 Oct 11:43 PDT A Q&A with Steven Mikes on the 2025 J/80 NAs A Q&A with Steven Mikes on the 2025 J/80 NAs Steven Mikes on the 2025 J/80 North American Championship The J/80 class has long delivered great racing. Take, for example, the 2025 J/80 North American Championship (October 7-12), which is being hosted at the Southern Yacht Club, and which will be contested on the waters of Lake Pontchartrain. by David Schmidt Posted 2 Oct 08:00 PDT Voiles de Saint-Tropez Day 3 Ingrid Abery Gallery Voiles de Saint-Tropez Day 3 Ingrid Abery Gallery The impossibly beautiful classic yacht fleet continue to dazzle The impossibly beautiful classic yacht fleet sailing from Société Nautique de Saint-Tropez continue to dazzle, and Ingrid Abery was again out on the water to catch the best of the action. by Ingrid Abery Posted 2 Oct 02:02 PDT Manly 16s Club Championship Heats 1 & 2 Manly 16s Club Championship Heats 1 & 2 Women on the Move On and off the water, September 27, 2025, is not a date Georgia Clancy will easily forget. by Adam Lucius Posted 2 Oct 01:50 PDT Les Voiles de Saint-Tropez Day 3 Les Voiles de Saint-Tropez Day 3 An on-the-water celebration at Les Voiles The sunshine and the wind were in perfect harmony on Wednesday afternoon in the Gulf of St Tropez. At 2 pm all the Modern and Tradition fleets got some racing under their belts, revelling in their respective coastal courses. by Maguelonne Turcat Posted 2 Oct 00:44 PDT 2025 Hobie 16 Open North Americans Day 3 2025 Hobie 16 Open North Americans Day 3 A promising start comes to nothing in Pensacola Day 3 looked promising at the start with NE winds of 15 knots, but it wasn't to be. Shortly after the 11:00 AM scheduled start time the wind promptly shut off and dropped to 5-8 for the remainder of the day. by Rich McVeigh Posted 1 Oct 17:15 PDT 2025 Cape 31 Europeans in Palma Preview 2025 Cape 31 Europeans in Palma Preview A record fleet of 25 yachts are set to contest the title The countdown is on for the 2025 Cape 31 Europeans, taking place 16-19 October at the prestigious Real Club Náutico de Palma (RCNP). With a record 25 boats entered from 13 nations, this will be the largest and most competitive Europeans in class history. by Tor Tomlinson Cheney Posted 1 Oct 11:05 PDT 2025 Formula Kite Worlds Quartu Sant'Elena day 2 2025 Formula Kite Worlds Quartu Sant'Elena day 2 “Happy accident” boosts Whitehead to two race wins Breiana Whitehead was the star performer in the women's fleet on day two of the Formula Kite World Championships in Quartu Sant'Elena. The Australian was the only rider to score 2 wins from four races, moving Whitehead up to third in the overall rankings. by International Kiteboarding Association Posted 1 Oct 10:50 PDT Malcesine hosts the 2025 2.4mr World Championship Malcesine hosts the 2025 2.4mr World Championship The event that celebrates sailing as a sport without barriers From October 7 to 12, 2025, Fraglia Vela Malcesine will host the Inclusive World Championship 2.4mr 2025, the World Championship that celebrates sailing as a sport without barriers. by Fraglia Vela Malcesine Posted 1 Oct 09:34 PDT Zhik launches Daybreaker jacket and salopettes Zhik launches Daybreaker jacket and salopettes Lightweight sustainable warmth and clean layering for offshore and coastal crews in cold conditions Lightweight sustainable warmth and clean layering for offshore and coastal crews in cold conditions. by Zhik Posted 1 Oct 08:30 PDT America's Cup: Luna Rossa sail two AC40s America's Cup: Luna Rossa sail two AC40s Luna Rossa Youth and Womens team sail two AC40s marking the anniversary of their 2024 wins The Italian Challenger Luna Rossa has opened its account in the 2027 America's Cup, sailing two AC40s from the team's permanent base in Cagliari, Sardinia. The occasion was a celebration of their wins in the Youth and Womens America's Cups by Richard Gladwell/Sail-World.com Posted 1 Oct 07:29 PDT