Vendee Globe, SailGP, RORC Transatlantic Race Vendee Globe, SailGP, RORC Transatlantic Race It's one thing to win a sailboat race-it's a different thing to absolutely shatter the course record It's one thing to win a sailboat race—it's a different thing to absolutely shatter the existing course record. Charlie Dalin, skipper of the IMOCA 60 Macif Sante Prevoyance, accomplished the latter in the 2024/2025 Vendee Globe race. by David Schmidt Posted 21 Jan 08:00 PST So much more than records and statistics So much more than records and statistics The way the Vendée Globe record was demolished was astounding The way the Vendée Globe record was demolished was astounding. Armel Le Cléac'h's mark of 74 days, 3 hours, 36 minutes had stood for eight years, with the 2020-21 winner of the race, Yannick Bestaven, taking just over 6 days longer to complete the course. by Mark Jardine Posted 22 Jan 11:00 PST Beyou approaching Cape Finisterre Beyou approaching Cape Finisterre Vendée Globe update: Goodchild completes repair Jérémie Beyou has under 500 miles to the finish but the skipper of Charal is still holding to modest speeds as he climbs the Portuguese then Galician coast towards Cape Finisterre which he should pass this morning. by Vendée Globe media Posted 22 Jan 10:12 PST Formula Wing and WingFoil Open rules update Formula Wing and WingFoil Open rules update The new rules will apply from 1 May onwards Following the Annual General Meeting in December 2024, the updated class rules have now been published. by IWSA WingFoil Racing Posted 22 Jan 09:24 PST Free Finn Class webinars with Nicholas Heiner Free Finn Class webinars with Nicholas Heiner ach webinar will last for 1 hour plus 30 minutes for questions The Finn class is putting on two free webinars with 2020 Olympian Nicholas Heiner from The Netherlands. by Robert Deaves Posted 22 Jan 09:23 PST St. Francis YC announces 2025 Regatta Season St. Francis YC announces 2025 Regatta Season With national and world championships in multiple classes St. Francis Yacht Club, one of the world's premier sailing venues, has announced its action-packed 2025 regatta season. by St. Francis Yacht Club Posted 22 Jan 05:02 PST Pip Hare Interview Pip Hare Interview At base camp, ready for her next Vendée Globe campaign! Mark Jardine, Managing Editor of Sail-World.com and YachtsandYachting.com chatted with Pip Hare at boot Düsseldorf about her Vendée Globe, which came to an abrupt end when the mast came down on her IMOCA yacht Medallia on 15th December 2024. by Mark Jardine Posted 22 Jan 04:36 PST Vendée Globe Wednesday 22nd January Update Vendée Globe Wednesday 22nd January Update Leaders Approach Cape Finisterre Sam Goodchild has been working incredibly hard to fix his mainsail in the Vendée Globe as the leaders on the water approach Cape Finisterre. by Mark Jardine Posted 22 Jan 00:29 PST SB20 Worlds in Singapore Day 2 SB20 Worlds in Singapore Day 2 Change of leader in exceptionally challenging conditions Day 2 of the SB20 World Championships in Singapore presented sailors with exceptionally challenging conditions due to highly variable winds. The day saw three races conducted under persistent rainfall with wind speeds fluctuating between 4 and 10 knots. by Anna Zyk / Viola Devoti Posted 21 Jan 21:05 PST RORC Transatlantic Race day 10 RORC Transatlantic Race day 10 15 teams continue their race to the finish line in Grenada On Day 10 of the RORC Transatlantic Race, 15 teams continue their race to the finish line in Grenada. Kosobucki and Grzegorz Grabowski's JV44 Fujimo (POL) reached the halfway mark today. by Louay Habib / RORC Posted 21 Jan 14:11 PST SailGP: Burling unpicks the Kiwi performance SailGP: Burling unpicks the Kiwi performance Peter Burling has unpicked the team's mixed racing performance at home in Auckland New Zealand driver Peter Burling has unpicked the team's mixed racing performance at home in Auckland, which saw the team finish 4th in front of home crowds. by SailGP Media Posted 21 Jan 13:53 PST SailGP: Brits on top after Auckland SailGP: Brits on top after Auckland Highlights, driver reactions and SailGP's full race report: Recapping all the best bits from NZ Dylan Fletcher's Emirates GBR that has been propelled to the top of the 2025 Season leaderboard thanks to consecutive podium performances in Dubai and Auckland. by SailGP Media Posted 21 Jan 12:49 PST Increasing ILCA class female participation Increasing ILCA class female participation The Australian ILCA class has continued to show growth The Australian ILCA class has continued to show growth in participation by females in the ILCAs, Australia's most popular single handed dinghy class, at the Oceania and Australian Open and Youth Championships sailed in early January. by Rod Thomas Posted 21 Jan 11:34 PST The final frontier in the North Atlantic The final frontier in the North Atlantic Vendée Globe update looks at past year's disasters Storms and damage in the final days, close to the finish of the Vendée Globe, are not uncommon. Tired boats and brutally fatigued sailors are a combination doubly challenged by winter gales in the North Atlantic. by Vendée Globe media Posted 21 Jan 09:52 PST New CSA measurement appointments in Antigua New CSA measurement appointments in Antigua Sam Masterman and John Galliard, to support the measurement team The Caribbean Sailing Association (CSA) is pleased to announce the appointment of two new junior measurers, Sam Masterman and John Galliard, to support the measurement team in Antigua. by Caribbean Sailing Association Posted 21 Jan 08:52 PST New launch and storage for Charleston Race Week New launch and storage for Charleston Race Week Thanks to the generous support of the South Carolina Ports Authority Event organizers of Charleston Race Week at Patriots Point are excited to announce a new launch and storage solution for 2025, made possible by the generous support of the South Carolina Ports Authority (SCPA). by Charleston Race Week Posted 21 Jan 08:42 PST The Magenta Project welcomes new board members The Magenta Project welcomes new board members To help advance equity and inclusion in sailing The Magenta Project has announced the appointment of new board members, bringing a wealth of experience from the world's of sailing and business and ensuring the organisation remains at the forefront of empowering women in the sport. by The Magenta Project Posted 21 Jan 07:28 PST Understanding the threat of Orcas when sailing Understanding the threat of Orcas when sailing With Haven Knox-Johnston's free webinar on 11th February If you are planning on crossing the Bay of Biscay, or cruising off the Iberian coast this year, Haven Knox-Johnston's upcoming free webinar, "Understanding the threat of Orcas when sailing" is not to be missed. by Haven Knox-Johnston Posted 21 Jan 04:00 PST B14 - the inclusive skiff B14 - the inclusive skiff Age, weight and gender do not matter Reporting from Sydney after the 2025 world championships, our reporter 'down-under' has pulled together some stats that shine a light on the inclusivity of this great class. by Ryan Gerrish Posted 21 Jan 01:38 PST Vendée Globe Tuesday 21st January Update Vendée Globe Tuesday 21st January Update Sam Goodchild Begins Mainsail Repair Sam Goodchild has begun the messy job of gluing together his mainsail, which is currently in two parts, as he races to get back up to speed. We get an update from him, then Conrad Colman goes for a swim to check the underside of his IMOCA yacht. by Mark Jardine Posted 21 Jan 01:18 PST SB20 Worlds in Singapore Day 1 SB20 Worlds in Singapore Day 1 55 crews from across the globe battling it out The SB20 World Championship 2025 kicked off at the stunning ONE degrees15 Marina in Singapore, with 55 crews from across the globe battling it out on the tricky waters. The first day of racing featured four intense races. by Anna Zyk Posted 21 Jan 00:57 PST Kieler Woche premiere in the Sailing Grand Slam Kieler Woche premiere in the Sailing Grand Slam 10 Olympic classes, 12 international classes, ILCA 6 Men's Worlds and more This year, Kieler Woche will be dominated by the Sailing Grand Slam, the new joint platform for the five most prestigious sailing regattas in the world. by Kiel Week Posted 20 Jan 23:37 PST Groundbreaking first GWA Indoor World Cup Groundbreaking first GWA Indoor World Cup The world's best riders wowed the crowds around the XXL pool at boot Düsseldorf Gerard and Suardiaz fêted as they take wins at groundbreaking indoor world cup during boot Düsseldorf show. by GWA Wingfoil World Tour Posted 20 Jan 21:24 PST SailGP: Carbon fibre wing tips by Armstrong Foils SailGP: Carbon fibre wing tips by Armstrong Foils Armstrong Foils is the Official Foil Tip Manufacturer of SailGP for the 2025 season Armstrong Foils has announced its partnership with SailGP as the Official Foil Tip Manufacturer of SailGP for the 2025 season of the global racing championship. by Kjell van Sice, Armstrong Foils Posted 20 Jan 19:51 PST Vendée Globe - Day 72: A swim in the Altantic Vendée Globe - Day 72: A swim in the Altantic The Crazy Kiwi Conrad Colman is pulling in the margin on the two leading daggerboarders The Crazy Kiwi Conrad Colman is pulling in the margin on the two daggerboarders ahead of him, and is up to 21st overall. by Richard Gladwell, Sail-World NZ Posted 20 Jan 16:53 PST Vendée Globe update: Adapting to broken dreams Vendée Globe update: Adapting to broken dreams It is a bitter blow for Sam Goodchild who had sailed an immaculately managed race British skipper Sam Goodchild had his best chances of finishing in fourth place ripped from his grasp in a few seconds when his IMOCA made a pair of involuntary gybes on a wave which ripped his mainsail from front to back at the level of the third reef. by Vendée Globe media Posted 20 Jan 13:40 PST Entry open as Finn Gold Cup returns to Cascais Entry open as Finn Gold Cup returns to Cascais Silver Cup is for the first time ever being held for U29 sailors For the third time in its long history the Finn Gold Cup will return this year to the iconic venue of Cascais, in Portugal. Entry has officially opened with the Notice of Race published on the event website. by Robert Deaves Posted 20 Jan 13:39 PST Record entries for International WASZP Games Record entries for International WASZP Games 190 entries in 24 hours for event in Weymouth, UK this July The International WASZP Games, set to take place in the world-renowned sailing venue of Weymouth and Portland National Sailing Academy, has reached an incredible milestone with 190 entries recorded within the first 24 hours of registration. by WASZP Class Posted 20 Jan 12:48 PST Crew of Lucky interviewed after breaking record Crew of Lucky interviewed after breaking record RORC Transatlantic Race crew jubilant in Grenada Bryon Ehrhart's Juan K Maxi 88 Lucky (USA) crossed the finish line outside Camper & Nicholsons Port Louis Marina, Grenada on Monday 20th January 2025 at 09:19:41 UTC. by Louay Habib / RORC Posted 20 Jan 09:15 PST Sam Goodchild tears his mainsail Sam Goodchild tears his mainsail Exploded during an untimely gybe in the Vendée Globe Sam Goodchild, the British skipper of the yacht VULNERABLE, informed his technical team shortly before 1pm that his mainsail had torn. It literally exploded during an untimely gybe under autopilot. by Agence TB Press Posted 20 Jan 06:59 PST Lucky sets new RORC Transatlantic Race record Lucky sets new RORC Transatlantic Race record Monohull Line Honours, winning the IMA Transatlantic Trophy Bryon Ehrhart's Juan K Maxi 88 Lucky (USA) crossed the finish line outside Camper & Nicholsons Port Louis Marina, Grenada on Monday 20th January 2025 at 09:19:41 UTC. by Louay Habib / RORC Posted 20 Jan 02:43 PST Vendée Globe Monday 20th January Update Vendée Globe Monday 20th January Update Heading into the North Atlantic Storm The storm which the Vendée Globe leaders on the water have been watching closely for the past few days is now upon them. by Mark Jardine Posted 19 Jan 23:44 PST The Last Waltz, One final big storm The Last Waltz, One final big storm The closer they get to the Vendée Globe finish, the more they think about it Now expected to finish into the Les Sables d'Olonne late on Wednesday British skipper Sam Goodchild (VULNERABLE) is on course for fourth place but needs to hold out through one final storm, whilst at the same time contain his nearest rivals by Vendée Globe media Posted 19 Jan 11:05 PST Earliest videos of the New York Boat Show Earliest videos of the New York Boat Show A look back into our video archive, to see how far we can go With the 2025 edition of the Show about to start in a few days, lets see how far back in time our video archive can go, with footage from early shows. The best we can do is 1937. by Magnus Smith Posted 19 Jan 09:00 PST Emirates GBR secures Auckland podium result Emirates GBR secures Auckland podium result Now at the top of 2025 SailGP leaderboard The Emirates Great Britain SailGP Team secured its second consecutive podium finish with an exhilarating day of racing at the ITM New Zealand Sail Grand Prix in Auckland. The crew's performance puts them at the top of the season leaderboard. by Emirates GBR SailGP Team Posted 19 Jan 03:31 PST Tom Slingby's Flying Roo has sailed to victory Tom Slingby's Flying Roo has sailed to victory Aussie SailGP team claim the win after a dominant weekend in Auckland The ITM New Zealand Sail Grand Prix came to a dramatic close with an Australian win on rival waters. After delivering a racing master class across the weekend, the Flying Roo claimed a well-deserved victory. by SailGP Posted 19 Jan 01:16 PST Vendée Globe Sunday 19th January Update Vendée Globe Sunday 19th January Update The Calm Before the Storm, Goodchild Climbs The Mast Climbing the 29 mast on on an IMOCA yacht is a daunting task, but when repairs need to be made it's an essential job for the skippers in the Vendée Globe. Both Sam Goodchild and Jean Le Cam had to go up the rig on Saturday. by Mark Jardine Posted 18 Jan 22:13 PST SailGP Diary: Race Day 2 - Slingsby wins Auckland SailGP Diary: Race Day 2 - Slingsby wins Auckland Winds at the top end of the racing range tested crews on the second day of SailGP Auckland. A fresh breeze and awkward seastate tested crews on the second day of SailGP Auckland. The crack Australian crew skippered by Tom Slingsby made it look easy - despite a perceived breakdown. by Richard Gladwell/Sail-World.com/nz Posted 18 Jan 18:08 PST SailGP Diary: Race Day 1 - Racing spectacular SailGP Diary: Race Day 1 - Racing spectacular A High that won't go away provided a day beyond words for the first race day of SailGP in Auckland A High that won't go away provided a day beyond words for the first race day of SailGP in Auckland, and the 11 teams responded magnificently providing an unforgettable day's racing. by Richard Gladwell/Sail-World.com/nz Posted 18 Jan 14:32 PST RORC Transatlantic Race day 7 RORC Transatlantic Race day 7 Lucky is under 800 miles from the finish at Camper & Nicholsons Port Louis Marina. Bryon Ehrhart's Juan K 88 Lucky (USA) is on record pace for the 2025 RORC Transatlantic Race. The Monohull Race Record was set in 2022 by the Juan K 100 Comanche (MON), which completed the 3,000 mile race in 07 days 22 hrs 01 mins and 04 secs. by Louay Habib / RORC Posted 18 Jan 09:15 PST