Etchells World Championship 2025 Day 1 Etchells World Championship 2025 Day 1 The defending champions on Magpie lead after the opening day Defending World Champions Magpie AUS1486 skippered by Graeme "GT" Taylor with James Mayo and Ben Lamb lead the Etchells World Championship 2025 after Day 1 at the Royal Brighton Yacht Club, following a pair of second places in the first two races. by Nic Douglass Posted 10 Jan 03:34 PST 2024 PredictWind Moth Worlds - Day 5 2024 PredictWind Moth Worlds - Day 5 Mattias Coutts won the Predictwind Moth Worlds, sailing in a near perfect seabreeze off manly SC Mattias Coutts (NZL) won the Predictwind 2024 World Moth Champion title, with a consistent string of top five places in the four races sailed on the final day. by Richard Gladwell, Sail-World.com/nz Posted 10 Jan 02:17 PST Team Malizia's Boris Herrmann reports damage Team Malizia's Boris Herrmann reports damage The challenges have been piling up for the German solo sailor The sail is safe on deck and the integrity of the mast is not at risk, but unless he can create a new hook system, the Malizia - Seaexplorer skipper will have to manage the race without his most important headsail. by Team Malizia Posted 10 Jan 02:12 PST Vendée Globe Friday 10th January Update Vendée Globe Friday 10th January Update Can Yoann Richomme catch Charlie Dalin? Yoann Richomme on PAPREC ARKÉA continues to push Charlie Dalin on MACIF Santé Prévoyance as the Vendée Globe leaders close in on Les Sables d'Olonne, and we look at whether there could be an opportunity for Richomee to overtake his friend and rival. by Mark Jardine Posted 10 Jan 01:30 PST Australian 13ft & 16ft Skiff Championships Day 4 Australian 13ft & 16ft Skiff Championships Day 4 Fortunes fluctuate like the breeze as dark horses reign Fortunes fluctuate like the breeze as dark horses reign. Mentally refreshed by a lazy layday soaking up the holiday vibes of Queensland's Fraser Coast, and with niggling breakages patched, the skiff Championships resumed combat with vim and vigour by Mark Rothfield Posted 9 Jan 19:44 PST Storm Trysail Club to host ORC North Americans Storm Trysail Club to host ORC North Americans During 31st Block Island Race Week The Storm Trysail Club is excited to announce that the Offshore Racing Congress (ORC) 2025 North American Championship will be hosted as part of the 31st Block Island Race Week (BIRW), set to take place June 21-27, 2025. by Offshore Racing Congress Posted 9 Jan 14:15 PST How to follow the RORC Transatlantic Race How to follow the RORC Transatlantic Race Track the fleet and follow all the updates as the race unfolds Race fans can keep up-to-date with the RORC Transatlantic Race - a 3,000NM race from Calero Marinas Marina Lanzarote, Arrecife, to Camper & Nicholsons Port Louis Marina, Grenada via the race website and social media. by RORC Posted 9 Jan 13:38 PST Vendée Globe 9th January Update Vendée Globe 9th January Update Day 60, are we still having fun? On the Vendée Globe today there are two skippers in particular who are on ice watch, Antoine Cornic, HUMAN Immobilier in 31st position and in 32nd place Chinese skipper Jingkun Xu, (Singchain Team Haikou). by Vendée Globe media Posted 9 Jan 10:22 PST Macao Match Cup day 2 Macao Match Cup day 2 Experience pays in better breeze The forecast delivered a more consistent breeze for the second day of the 2025 Macao Match Cup with experienced match racers Ian Williams (GBR), Gavin Brady (USA) and New Zealand's Nick Egnot-Johnson continuing to top the round-robin qualifying stage. by WMRT Posted 9 Jan 09:59 PST Zhik's Team Riders dominate Moth Worlds Zhik's Team Riders dominate Moth Worlds Hattie Rogers and Jacob Pye on the podium in New Zealand Zhik, world leader in performance sailing apparel, proudly celebrates the exceptional achievements of its sponsored athletes at the awesome 2024 Moth World Championships in New Zealand. by Zhik Posted 9 Jan 09:00 PST 2025 Antigua Classic Yacht Regatta preview 2025 Antigua Classic Yacht Regatta preview Set to be bigger and better than ever! We are thrilled to announce that the Antigua Classic Yacht Regatta is set to be bigger and better than ever! This year, we have a record breaking number of classic yachts registered and excitement is building. by Antigua Classic Yacht Regatta Posted 9 Jan 05:47 PST Etchells Worlds at Melbourne practice race Etchells Worlds at Melbourne practice race It's a game of chess out there The Etchells World Championship 2025 kicks off with full force tomorrow following the practice race today. The first to cross the line was David Dunn, owner and skipper of Great White Hunter AUS1483 with crew Bret Perry and Sandy Higgins. by Nic Douglass Posted 9 Jan 01:18 PST Vendée Globe Thursday 9th January Update Vendée Globe Thursday 9th January Update Is West Best? Sam Goodchild up to 4th! At the front Yoann Richomme on PAPREC ARKÉA is stay in touch with Charlie Dalin on MACIF Santé Prévoyance in the Vendée Globe, but the battle for 4th continues to provide excitement. by Mark Jardine Posted 9 Jan 00:47 PST PredictWind Moth Worlds overall PredictWind Moth Worlds overall Mattias Coutts wins while Hattie Rogers claims the women's title At just 19 years of age, Mattias Coutts has taken out the PredictWind Moth World Championships at his home venue, Manly Sailing Club with a crowd of fans and spectators cheering him on from the sidelines. by Suellen Hurling for Live Sail Die & PredictWind Posted 9 Jan 00:34 PST Richomme: "If Charlie wins, I'll be happy for him" Richomme: "If Charlie wins, I'll be happy for him" Two-time Figaro champion says he will be delighted for his old rival if he wins the Vendée Globe There are still 2,400 nautical miles to sail to the finish for the leaders of this epic Vendée Globe and Yoann Richomme on Paprec Arkéa in second place has not given up hopes of winning on debut. by Ed Gorman / IMOCA Globe Series Posted 8 Jan 10:57 PST 2025 Macao Match Cup day 1 2025 Macao Match Cup day 1 Strong start for Williams, Brady, Foucher Twelve teams tackled light conditions today on the opening race day of the 2025 Macao Match Cup as the first eight flights of the qualifying round-robin stage were completed. by WMRT Posted 8 Jan 10:54 PST Register for the Marblehead to Halifax Ocean Race Register for the Marblehead to Halifax Ocean Race Take advantage of the early bird pricing which runs through January 31st Already 19 boats are signed up for the 40th biennial Marblehead to Halifax Ocean Race, taking advantage of the early bird pricing which runs through January 31st. by Vicki Staveacre Posted 8 Jan 10:15 PST Vendée Globe 8th January Update Vendée Globe 8th January Update Rivalries, frustration and electrifying action The rivalry between Charlie Dalin (MACIF Santé Prévoyance, 1st) and Yoann Richomme (PAPREC ARKÉA, 2nd) continues at full intensity in the trade winds on their 59th day at sea. by Vendée Globe media Posted 8 Jan 09:21 PST 2025 Bayview Mackinac Race Weather Seminar 2025 Bayview Mackinac Race Weather Seminar Doing well in a long-distance race demands teamwork, endurance, and a routing strategy Doing well in a long-distance race such as the Bayview Mack or Chicago Mac demands teamwork, endurance, and a routing strategy based on an accurate weather forecast. by Bayview Mackinac Race Posted 8 Jan 07:41 PST 2024 PredictWind Moth Worlds - Day 4 2024 PredictWind Moth Worlds - Day 4 A rapid rebuild effort occurred on Manly Beach to keep series leader, Mattias Coutts in the regatta A rapid rebuild effort took place on Manly Beach was enough to keep the overnight leader, Mattias Coutts in contention for the 2024 World Championship title which will be decided on Thursday. by Richard Gladwell, Sail-World.com/nz Posted 8 Jan 06:21 PST RORC Transatlantic Race launches centenary year RORC Transatlantic Race launches centenary year The 11th edition of the race begins on Sunday The 11th edition of the RORC Transatlantic Race begins on Sunday January 12th, 2025. An impressive, highly diverse fleet will depart Calero Marinas Marina Lanzarote to tackle the 3,000-mile oceanic race to Camper & Nicholsons Port Louis Marina, Grenada. by Louay Habib/RORC Posted 8 Jan 05:30 PST When Lightning Strikes Twice When Lightning Strikes Twice Damaged Instruments for Team Malizia's Boris Herrmann in Vendée Globe It seemed impossible and yet it happened: After being struck by lightning in New York last May, Boris Herrmann's Malizia - Seaexplorer has suffered damage to key systems from a nearby lightning strike. by Team Malizia Posted 8 Jan 03:25 PST ACO 14th Musto Skiff Worlds 2025 day 3 ACO 14th Musto Skiff Worlds 2025 day 3 The skies were heavy in Sydney, again, way off script Following a night of heavy rain, the fleet arrived at the club knowing a new weather system was now in play. The wind had swung round to a little west of south, a fairly rare thing in these parts, and the skies were heavy, again, way off script. by Jamie Hilton Posted 8 Jan 02:48 PST Vendée Globe Wednesday 8th January Update Vendée Globe Wednesday 8th January Update Conrad Colman at Cape Horn! Battle for 4th intensifies At the front Charlie Dalin on MACIF Santé Prévoyance continues to pull away from Yoann Richomme on PAPREC ARKÉA in the Vendée Globe, but the battle for 4th is fascinating. by Mark Jardine Posted 8 Jan 00:49 PST RSHYR 2024 | 50 feet and below start videos RSHYR 2024 | 50 feet and below start videos Start videos from the third and fourth lines Start videos from the third and fourth lines by Bow Caddy Media Posted 8 Jan 00:10 PST PredictWind Moth Worlds Day 4 PredictWind Moth Worlds Day 4 Mattias Coutts leaps ahead Mattias Coutts (NZL / Youth) almost had a shattering day before racing even started, and it was touch and go if he would make it to the race course. by Suellen Hurling for Live Sail Die & PredictWind Posted 7 Jan 23:12 PST Australian 13ft & 16ft Skiff Championships Day 3 Australian 13ft & 16ft Skiff Championships Day 3 Light air specialists the ones to watch at skiff nationals Light air specialists the ones to watch at skiff nationals. Queensland's Hervey Bay is renowned as the whale-watching capital of Australia but yesterday it was the giants of sailing who entertained spectators aboard a tour boat as Race 4 by Mark Rothfield Posted 7 Jan 16:40 PST RSHYR 2024 | Maxi and mini maxi start videos RSHYR 2024 | Maxi and mini maxi start videos Start videos from up in the chopper on Boxing Day, where the airspace is as busy as the Harbour Start videos from up in the chopper on Boxing Day for the annual Sydney Hobart race, where the airspace can get nearly as congested as Sydney Harbour itself... by Bow Caddy Media Posted 7 Jan 14:46 PST Macao hosts season opener Macao Match Cup Macao hosts season opener Macao Match Cup For 25th Anniversary World Match Racing Tour 2025 World Match Racing Tour season kicks off this week at the all-new Macao Match Cup, hosted alongside the annual MGM Macao International Regatta organized by the Sports Bureau of the Macao SAR Government, MGM, and Ursa Major Sailing Event Management. by WMRT Posted 7 Jan 10:00 PST Vendée Globe 7th January Update Vendée Globe 7th January Update The two rivals are heading north towards the infamous Azores high pressure system What logically can be considered the Vendée Globe title duel between Charlie Dalin (MACIF Santé Prévoyance, 1st) and Yoann Richomme (PAPREC ARKEA, 2nd) continues unabated in the trade winds. by Vendée Globe media Posted 7 Jan 09:20 PST Steer a course for future leaders Steer a course for future leaders Our sailing world can be a turbulent place with many uncertainties As a coach and leader of youth we admire your dedication, hard work and passion. We know that sailing begins at home. And we would like to help you maximize the results of your efforts. by Dawn Riley, Oakcliff Sailing Posted 7 Jan 09:15 PST Nico Lunven in the Vendée Globe Update Nico Lunven in the Vendée Globe Update "I don't have much hair already, but now I'm losing even more!" Aboard Holcim-PRB, Nicolas Lunven hasn't lost his sense of humor, despite battling a series of technical issues since the weekend. by Team HOLCIM - PRB Posted 7 Jan 08:59 PST 1 week to Rolex Fastnet Race registration opening 1 week to Rolex Fastnet Race registration opening RORC members will benefit from priority entry, as well as a reduced entry fee Just one week remains to go until the all-important opening of registration for the Royal Ocean Racing Club's centenary Rolex Fastnet Race. This will take place on Wednesday 15 January at 1000 UTC (1100 Europe). by James Boyd / RORC Posted 7 Jan 08:56 PST Daydreaming of 2025 sailing adventures Daydreaming of 2025 sailing adventures Harnessing winter's doldrums to plan great summer sailing adventures Early January in the Pacific Northwest can get a little dreary at times (ahem), it's also a natural opportunity to take stock of one's goals for the new year, and to start cementing plans for the coming sailing season. by David Schmidt Posted 7 Jan 08:00 PST Vendée Globe Tuesday 7th January Update Vendée Globe Tuesday 7th January Update Don't Look Down! Charlie Dalin on MACIF Santé Prévoyance continues to lead Yoann Richomme on PAPREC ARKÉA on their journey up the North Atlantic in the Vendée Globe, with Sébastien Simon on Groupe Dubreuil crossing the equator. by Mark Jardine Posted 7 Jan 00:43 PST 505 World Championship in Adelaide overall 505 World Championship in Adelaide overall The local crowd go crazy for their local winner The final day of the Wireless Communications International 505 World Championships was crazy. Racing started early at 11am. Two races were planned. The weather was beautiful, the breeze in the morning was easterly, straight offshore. by Jordan Spencer Posted 7 Jan 00:29 PST Boris Herrmann Conquers Fear of Heights Boris Herrmann Conquers Fear of Heights To successfully repair rigging at sea during Vendée Globe Team Malizia's Boris Herrmann faced one of his greatest fears on Monday when he had to climb the 29-meter high mast of his IMOCA racing yacht to address a critical rigging issue. by Team Malizia Posted 6 Jan 21:18 PST CYCA announces Admiral's Cup Team for 2025 CYCA announces Admiral's Cup Team for 2025 Representing the CYCA and Australia will be Zen and BACK 2 BLACK The Cruising Yacht Club of Australia (CYCA) is proud to announce the Club's entry for the highly anticipated return of the Admiral's Cup in 2025. by Cruising Yacht Club of Australia Posted 6 Jan 20:38 PST Australian 13ft & 16ft Skiff Championships Day 2 Australian 13ft & 16ft Skiff Championships Day 2 A perfect 15-knot tradewind fanned the azure waters off Maryborough Sailing Club With opening day nerves set aside, back-to-back races on the calendar, and a perfect 15-knot tradewind fanning the azure waters off Maryborough Sailing Club, the 2025 13ft and 16ft Skiff Australian Championships went up another gear yesterday. by Mark Rothfield Posted 6 Jan 15:37 PST US Sailing announces finalists US Sailing announces finalists For the 2024 Rolex Yachtsman and Yachtswoman of the Year Awards US Sailing is proud to announce the finalists for the 2024 Rolex Yachtsman and Yachtswoman of the Year Awards, celebrating the most outstanding performances in sailing by American athletes over the past year. by US Sailing Posted 6 Jan 11:41 PST