Top 6 Sailors of 2025 - The Data Is In Top 6 Sailors of 2025 - The Data Is In Every year competitive sailing becomes more data-driven Every year competitive sailing becomes more data-driven - and 2025 was no exception. by Cyclops Marine Posted 13 Jan 01:36 PST SailGP: Team lists announced for Freo SailGP: Team lists announced for Freo More than 23 crew changes for the start of Season 6, plus a new team SailGP have published the crew lists for Oracle Perth Sail Grand Prix, the opening event of Season 6, which will be contested this weekend in Fremantle. The list is the first to be published since the close of the Transfer Window in early January. by Richard Gladwell/Sail-World NZ Posted 12 Jan 19:24 PST Vaikobi's New Impact Caps! Vaikobi's New Impact Caps! You asked for a stylish, lightweight solution to head protection across foil, wind and surf You asked Vaikobi for a stylish, lightweight solution to head protection across foil, wind and surf. Introducing the new Impact-Tested range of bump hats... ready to make an impact on your confidence and safety, not your head! by Vaikobi Ocean Performance Posted 12 Jan 18:00 PST One Course. Two Yachts. A Shared DNA. One Course. Two Yachts. A Shared DNA. Ongoing innovation unite Palm Beach XI and Palm Beach XII Offshore racing insight, new appendages, radical C-foil development, and ongoing innovation unite Palm Beach XI and Palm Beach XII at the Rolex Sydney Hobart Yacht Race. by Palm Beach Motor Yachts Posted 12 Jan 15:05 PST NoR published for GP14 World Championship 2026 NoR published for GP14 World Championship 2026 Royal North of Ireland YC have 74 pre-entries already The Royal North of Ireland Yacht Club, in conjunction with the GP14 Class Association, is delighted to announce the publication of the Notice of Race for the GP14 World Championship, taking place from 8-14 August 2026. by Gerry Reid Posted 12 Jan 13:30 PST SailGP extends partnership with Doyle Sails SailGP extends partnership with Doyle Sails SailGP has announced an extension to its partnership with Doyle Sails through to 2030. SailGP has announced an extension to its partnership with Doyle Sails through to 2030. A partner of the Rolex SailGP Championship since its inception, the industry leading sailmaker has powered SailGP's F50 catamarans since its inaugural season in 2019. by SailGP Posted 12 Jan 13:27 PST Upcoming NOSA Seminars Upcoming NOSA Seminars For the Newport to Ensenada (N2E) Race NOSA offers seminars at several regional yacht clubs in Southern California to help educate new N2E racers and refresh the memories of race veterans. by Newport Ocean Sailing Association Posted 12 Jan 10:30 PST Kick Off the Year with Big Savings at Rooster! Kick Off the Year with Big Savings at Rooster! As well as outlet last-chance kit and end-of-line favourites Exclusive New Year savings are still available, as well as our outlet with last-chance kit and end-of-line favourites. Hurry before they're gone! by Rooster Posted 12 Jan 10:00 PST US Sailing Announces Finalists US Sailing Announces Finalists For the 2025 Rolex Yachtsman and Yachtswoman of the Year Awards US Sailing is pleased to announce the finalists for the 2025 Rolex Yachtsman and Yachtswoman of the Year Awards, honoring the most outstanding performances by American sailors over the past year. by US Sailing Posted 12 Jan 08:03 PST Three Sheets Regatta - An Epic Sailing Adventure Three Sheets Regatta - An Epic Sailing Adventure A blast from the past - island-to-island distance racing A blast from the past - island-to-island distance racing - is now one of the hottest Caribbean sailing adventures of the present! The 5th Annual Three Sheets Regatta, set for February 19-22, 2026, delivers on this must-do experience. by Carol Bareuther Posted 12 Jan 05:47 PST 13ft Skiff Australian Championship wrap-up 13ft Skiff Australian Championship wrap-up Heidi Bates secures a second straight title with Christian Spencer as crew Champion skipper Heidi Bates has hinted her unprecedented reign as the queen of the 13s class may be coming to an end after she secured a second straight title at the Australian Championships. by Adam Lucius Posted 11 Jan 22:50 PST 2025 World Match Racing Tour Final overall 2025 World Match Racing Tour Final overall Ian Williams makes history by winning a record-breaking ninth title Ian Williams (GBR) and his Pindar by Manuport Logistics team of Gerard Mitchell, Richard Sydenham and Jon Gundersen made history in Shenzhen by winning a record-breaking ninth Match Racing World Championship title. by WMRT Posted 11 Jan 22:46 PST 2026 M32 Miami Winter Series Event 1 2026 M32 Miami Winter Series Event 1 Miles Julien's Youngblood takes the cake Miles Julien's time is here. After a string of second place finishes, including silver at the 2024 M32 World Championship, Youngblood takes the cake at the 2026 M32 Miami Winter Series kickoff. by M32 World Posted 11 Jan 16:17 PST From one extreme to the other From one extreme to the other Let's go inshore, and how, with the 16-foot skiffs. Great action, and superb sailing. We'd been in supermaxi, mini maxi, double hander and serious weather mode for what seemed like some time. Then, as is the case at this time of year, there are a plethora of Australian Championships that get run, especially for OTB classes. by John Curnow, Sail-World.com AUS Editor Posted 11 Jan 13:15 PST Flawless 2026 RORC Transatlantic Race start Flawless 2026 RORC Transatlantic Race start Framed by the dramatic coastline of Lanzarote and a palpable sense of anticipation The 12th edition of the RORC Transatlantic Race began in commanding fashion off Marina Lanzarote, as the fleet raced into the Atlantic in flawless conditions. by Louay Habib / RORC Posted 11 Jan 13:11 PST Glimpse Inside Grand Prix Sailing's Biggest Wins Glimpse Inside Grand Prix Sailing's Biggest Wins Read the story behind North Sails' standout victories In 2025, the world's top racing programs didn't just win, they redefined what success looks like. Behind the scenes, North Sails partnered with teams to deliver strategy, expertise, and relentless support, helping them reach their version of the podium. by North Sails Posted 11 Jan 06:30 PST Melges 24 North American Sailing Series confirmed Melges 24 North American Sailing Series confirmed Featuring 11 qualifying events spanning North America IM24CA, in conjunction with the USM24CA, and the CM24CA, has issued the Notice of Series for the 2026 North American Sailing Series, formally confirming the events included in the Series and outlining key updates to the overall championship structure. by International Melges 24 Class Association Posted 11 Jan 06:22 PST Announcing the 2026 49erFX Open Series Announcing the 2026 49erFX Open Series The series will kick off in Valencia, Spain The 2026 49erFX Open Series is set to return with an exciting European circuit, offering a full season of high-quality racing, great venues, and a welcoming environment for teams entering or developing in the 49er class. by 49erFX Class Posted 11 Jan 02:40 PST New Cape Horn record for Sodebo Ultim 3 New Cape Horn record for Sodebo Ultim 3 Will their lead over IDEC Sport be enough? Thomas Coville and the crew of Sodebo Ultim 3 have rounded Cape Horn, the last of the great Capes in their circumnavigation, in a record time of 26 days, 4 hours, 46 minutes and 25 seconds. by Mark Jardine Posted 11 Jan 02:27 PST GC Sails 18ft Skiff Team GC Sails 18ft Skiff Team A new Queensland team on the move A good quality three-boat team from Queensland will represent the Brisbane 18ft Sailing Club when the fleet lines up on Sydney Harbour from Saturday, 17 January at the 2025-26 Australian 18ft skiff Championship. by Frank Quealey Posted 10 Jan 23:22 PST Australian 16ft & 13ft Skiff Championships overall Australian 16ft & 13ft Skiff Championships overall A completely different test for the fleet on the dramatic final day The ninth and final race of the 2026 Skelcon 16 and 13 Ft Skiff Championship delivered a completely different test to the fleet, with conditions a sharp contrast to the previous day. by Belmont 16s Sailing Club Posted 10 Jan 23:09 PST Newcomer Raven favourite for IMA Trophy Newcomer Raven favourite for IMA Trophy The favourite is certainly the most ground-breaking in the RORC Transatlantic Race Leading away from Lanzarote after Sunday's 1230 start of the RORC Transatlantic Race will be the maxi monohulls, jockeying for monohull line honours into the race's new destination of Antigua. by International Maxi Association Posted 10 Jan 23:04 PST America's Cup: Cagliari tipped for first event America's Cup: Cagliari tipped for first event Reliable Italian sources are speculating that the first Preliminary Regatta for the 2027 America's C Reliable Italian sources are speculating that the first Preliminary Regatta for the 2027 America's Cup will be held in Cagliari, Sardinia - the home of seven time Italian Challenger, Luna Rossa. by Richard Gladwell/Sail-World NZ Posted 10 Jan 19:00 PST SailGP: Coutts reveals his Freo formbook SailGP: Coutts reveals his Freo formbook With SailGP Season 6 starting next weekend, in Fremantle, reflects on the 13 team fleet The countdown to SailGP's 2026 Season has officially shifted up a gear, with the start next weekend and a new venue and team. If Russell Coutts is right, fans are in for a year where nothing comes easy and no podium place is guaranteed. by Will Carson/SailGP Posted 10 Jan 14:16 PST GJW Direct 50th Bloody Mary GJW Direct 50th Bloody Mary Back-to-back wins for Pank's Firefly Jono Pank and Isobel Bretherton won the GJW Direct Bloody Mary Pursuit Race, the sixth leg of the Seldén Sailjuice Winter Series, held at Queen Mary Sailing Club on Saturday 10th January 2026. by Tony Bishop Posted 10 Jan 12:59 PST 2025 World Match Racing Tour Final day 5 2025 World Match Racing Tour Final day 5 Experience prevails as Williams marches into Shenzhen final Ian Williams has advanced to the final of the WMRT in Shenzhen, overcoming former world champion Nick Egnot-Johnson/ Knots Racing in a light-wind semi-final match to remain on track for a potential record ninth match racing worlds title. by WMRT Posted 10 Jan 08:46 PST Inside the new Antigua Racing Cup Inside the new Antigua Racing Cup It is a complete rethinking of how racing should be delivered The Antigua Racing Cup may be the newest regatta in the Caribbean, but its roots run deep in the sailing history of Antigua & Barbuda. Created as the evolutionary spin-off from Antigua Sailing Week, the Antigua Racing Cup represents a bold reset. by Antigua Racing Cup Posted 10 Jan 07:07 PST 2026 Moth Australian Nationals overall 2026 Moth Australian Nationals overall The final days were dominated by extreme and thoroughly testing conditions The final days of the 2026 Australian Moth Open Championships were dominated by extreme and thoroughly testing conditions, ultimately forcing the abandonment of racing and delivering a regatta conclusion firmly dictated by Mother Nature. by Shane Baker Posted 10 Jan 06:11 PST 2026 Caribbean Regattas 2026 Caribbean Regattas Trophies & Rule Application Rundown As the season is about to kick off, we wanted to let you know about all the amazing events and trophies we have lined up for you in the Caribbean this year. by Caribbean Sailing Association Posted 10 Jan 06:10 PST Meet Belgium's 49erFX Team Meet Belgium's 49erFX Team Isaura and Anouk open the doors to their daily routine at the highest level of our sport Our Day in the Life video series continues, and after kicking things off with the Nacra 17 class, we're excited to feature our first 49erFX team—Belgium's Isaura Maenhaut & Anouk Geurts. by Alexia Lahoud Posted 10 Jan 05:16 PST X-Yachts events to look forward to in 2026 X-Yachts events to look forward to in 2026 The 2026 calendar is already filling with opportunities to connect, sail, and celebrate The 2026 calendar is already filling with opportunities to connect, sail, and celebrate our shared passion for life on the water. From international regattas to relaxed owners' gatherings and inspiring boat shows, we look forward to welcoming you. by X-Yachts Posted 10 Jan 04:00 PST Australian 16ft & 13ft Skiff Championships Day 5 Australian 16ft & 13ft Skiff Championships Day 5 All set for a final day showdown at Belmont 16s Sailing Club The competition clearly isn't over until the final race. The 16ft Skiff National Championship is shaping up as a two-skiff showdown, with Bosker holding a two-point lead over Belmont 16s' Shade to Order. by Belmont 16s Sailing Club Posted 10 Jan 01:20 PST GLOBE40 Leg 4 Update: New 24-hour distance record GLOBE40 Leg 4 Update: New 24-hour distance record Belgium Ocean Racing - Curium covered 459.78 nautical miles yesterday This second edition of the GLOBE40 is proving to be one for record-breaking feats. The Class40 BELGIUM OCEAN RACING - CURIUM, skippered by Benoit Hantzperg and Djemila Tassin, has once again broken the 24-hour distance record by Sirius Events Posted 10 Jan 00:06 PST Liv Hägström tops the 2025 Women's Global Rankings Liv Hägström tops the 2025 Women's Global Rankings Swedish WASZP All-Star narrowly finishes tge year ahead of Hawaii's Pearl Lattanzi Swedish WASZP All-Star Liv Hägström ends 2025 at the top of the table, narrowly finishing ahead of Hawaii's Pearl Lattanzi. by WASZP Class Posted 9 Jan 23:50 PST 2026 NZ ILCA Nationals Preview 2026 NZ ILCA Nationals Preview A large group of elite overseas sailors will join the cream of New Zealand ILCA sailors A large group of elite overseas sailors will join the cream of New Zealand ILCA sailors for 4 days of what promises to be exceptional quality racing for the 2026 ILCA Nationals in the Bay of Islands. by Nick Page Posted 9 Jan 14:51 PST Countdown to 38th Biennial Puerto Vallarta Race Countdown to 38th Biennial Puerto Vallarta Race Less than 50 days until sailors push off the docks of San Diego Yacht Club With less than 50 days until sailors push off the docks of San Diego Yacht Club and head south for the sunny skies of Puerto Vallarta, SDYC is putting the finishing touches on what is sure to be an exciting multi-day offshore race of the 2026 season. by Karina Sandhu, SDYC Posted 9 Jan 11:09 PST 2025 World Match Racing Tour Final day 4 2025 World Match Racing Tour Final day 4 Final Four emerge after thrilling Quarterfinals Day four at the WMRT Final Shenzhen Baoan for the 2025 Match Racing World Championship saw the final four skippers emerge from a challenging and hard fought quarterfinals in light and unpredictable airs. by WMRT Posted 9 Jan 10:03 PST Inside RORC Transatlantic Race navigator's mind Inside RORC Transatlantic Race navigator's mind How three elite strategists are reading the Atlantic RORC Race Officer Chris Jackson sets the scene for the weather outlook, setting the strategic backdrop for the 2026 RORC Transatlantic Race. by Louay Habib / RORC Posted 9 Jan 09:32 PST Jon Partridge steps down from role at RS Sailing Jon Partridge steps down from role at RS Sailing After 25 years of dedicated service to the brand After 25 years of dedicated service, Jon Partridge has made the decision to step down from his role as Managing Director of RS Sailing. by RS Sailing Posted 9 Jan 07:31 PST Australian 16ft & 13ft Skiff Championships Day 4 Australian 16ft & 13ft Skiff Championships Day 4 A small-rig north-easterly provides a spectacular course Champagne conditions on Belmont Bay today at the 2026 Skelcon 16 ft & 13ft Australian Skiff Championship, with a small-rig north-easterly providing a spectacular course. by Belmont 16s Sailing Club Posted 9 Jan 01:41 PST