SailGP and Vendée Globe updates SailGP and Vendée Globe updates David Schmidt looks at the current racing news from a North American perspective While singlehanded skippers racing in the Vendée Globe race have been posting record-setting runs, the story was different at the Emirates Dubai Sail Grand Prix event, which just wrapped up on the waters of the United Arab Emirates. by David Schmidt Posted 26 Nov 08:00 PST Vendée Globe Tuesday Morning Update Vendée Globe Tuesday Morning Update Record Breaking vs. Boat Breaking The relentless pace from the leaders in the Vendée Globe continues as they head towards the Cape of Good Hope, but they are all mindful of their boats, and how they are handling the difficult conditions. by Mark Jardine Posted 26 Nov 03:27 PST The first BUSA tour team... 65 years on The first BUSA tour team... 65 years on The team of 1959 gathered together again at the Royal Thames Yacht Club The British Universities Sailing Team of 1959 gathered together again on 21st November 2024 in the Royal Thames Yacht Club to lunch and reminisce about their tour of the USA. by Jeremy Vines Posted 25 Nov 09:50 PST Vendée Globe Race Monday Update Vendée Globe Race Monday Update Records tumbling The 24 hr solo monohull record had already been broken twice on this 10th edition but last night it fell successively to an onslaught of attacks as the leaders of the solo non stop race round the world enjoyed perfect conditions for sustained high speed. by Vendée Globe media Posted 25 Nov 09:03 PST 2024 RORC Annual Dinner & Prize Giving 2024 RORC Annual Dinner & Prize Giving Season's top performers honoured with a glittering array of prestigious prizes Celebrating an inspiring season of RORC racing, more than 200 guests enjoyed a cocktail reception and gourmet dinner at the magnificent Grade II listed building next to Westminster Abbey. by Louay Habib Posted 25 Nov 07:40 PST Melges 15 Winter Series launches with 66 teams Melges 15 Winter Series launches with 66 teams This debut event marked a fantastic start to the season The Melges 15 Class successfully launched the 2024-25 Winter Series at the Melges Watersports Center in Merritt Island, Florida with a new November event the weekend before Thanksgiving. by Morgan Kinney Posted 25 Nov 06:27 PST Zhik proudly backs Yoann Richomme and Paprec Arkea Zhik proudly backs Yoann Richomme and Paprec Arkea On record-breaking Vendée Globe challenge Leading performance sailing apparel brand Zhik is excited to continue its support of French skipper Yoann Richomme on his 2024 Vendée Globe journey. by Zhik Posted 25 Nov 04:00 PST Vendée Globe Monday Morning Update Vendée Globe Monday Morning Update Will the wind hold for the chasing pack? While Charlie Dalin continues to fly towards the Cape of Good Hope, with the leading pack on his tail, things could get more complex for those following behind. by Mark Jardine Posted 25 Nov 02:50 PST Copa Kitley GWA Wingfoil World Cup preview Copa Kitley GWA Wingfoil World Cup preview Tour season closes with big finish in ericoacoara, Brazil The GWA Wingfoil World Tour is set to land in Brazil for the closing call with the title races in the Freefly-Slalom discipline still on the line after the opening rounds. by Ian MacKinnon Posted 25 Nov 02:32 PST First SailGP action for Red Bull Italy SailGP Team First SailGP action for Red Bull Italy SailGP Team Making their debut at the Emirates Dubai Sail Grand Prix As the 2025 Season of SailGP kicked off this weekend, Red Bull Italy SailGP Team made their race debut in Dubai. Led by CEO & Founder Jimmy Spithill by MPG Posted 24 Nov 23:14 PST 2024 44Cup Nanny Cay overall 2024 44Cup Nanny Cay overall First win for Loro Piana, as Team Nika lifts the 2024 44Cup Trophy in Tortola Going into Sunday's final three races of the 44Cup Nanny Cay, the leaderboard was tight between the high performance owner-driver one designs with Charisma leading on 34, Aleph Racing on 36, Artemis Racing on 38. by 44Cup Posted 24 Nov 17:16 PST Aussies miss out on Dubai Final by one point Aussies miss out on Dubai Final by one point As Kiwis take first event victory Tom Slingby's Australia Team's hopes of making the Podium Final came crashing down, with the team missing out on making the final by one crucial point. The New Zealand Team were crowned the victors in a final against Emirates GBR and United States. by Australia SailGP Team Posted 24 Nov 09:37 PST Vendée Globe Race Sunday Update Vendée Globe Race Sunday Update Anthony Marchand: "Everything on this low will be decided by a few miles" Anthony Marchand gives his take on the current situation in the South Atlantic and more generally on this tenth edition of the Vendée Globe. by Vendée Globe media Posted 24 Nov 09:23 PST Emirates GBR runners-up in Dubai Emirates GBR runners-up in Dubai On Driver Dylan Fletcher's debut event In his first event as Driver of the Emirates Great Britain SailGP Team, Dylan Fletcher has steered the team to a second place finish. The British crew battled New Zealand and the United States in the winner-takes-all podium final. by Emirates GBR SailGP Team Posted 24 Nov 09:06 PST Emirates Dubai Sail Grand Prix Overall Emirates Dubai Sail Grand Prix Overall New Zealand claim season-opener Picking up where they left off in January, Peter Burling's 'Black Foils' have claimed their third consecutive win in the UAE, soaring ahead of the Emirates Great Britain and U.S. SailGP Team on the pristine waters of Port Mina Rashid. by SailGP Posted 24 Nov 06:44 PST SailGP: Day 2 - Kiwis have big payday SailGP: Day 2 - Kiwis have big payday New Zealand, USA and Great Britain got their Season 5 away to a good start - making the Final New Zealand, USA and Great Britain got their Season 5 away to a good start - making the Final of Event 1, in Dubai. by Richard Gladwell, Sail-World NZ Posted 24 Nov 05:32 PST Jono Shelley on sailing close to the win Jono Shelley on sailing close to the win Regularly near the top in the Musto Skiff fleet GBR sailor Jono Shelley is no stranger to a Musto Skiff, having sailed in the fleet for last ten years, and with two podium finishes at UK Nationals and a top five at the 2022 Worlds, he is most certainly someone that everyone looks out for on the water. by International Musto Skiff Class Association Posted 24 Nov 03:38 PST Vendée Globe Sunday Morning Update Vendée Globe Sunday Morning Update Dalin leads the fleet East, tricky navigation ahead for the fleet On Sunday 24th November, there are two distinct packs in the Vendée Globe, with Charlie Dalin continuing to lead the way east towards the Cape of Good Hope. by Mark Jardine Posted 24 Nov 03:18 PST 18ft Skiff Sixt Spring Championship Race 6 18ft Skiff Sixt Spring Championship Race 6 The Rag & Famish Hotel team wrap up the series win The Rag & Famish Hotel team of Harry Price, Max Paul and Finn Rodowicz wrapped up the 2024 Sixt Spring 18ft skiff Championship, which concluded on Sydney Harbour today. by Frank Quealey Posted 23 Nov 23:42 PST San Diego Hot Rum Series #2 San Diego Hot Rum Series #2 More stunning photos by Bob Betancourt More stunning photos by Bob Betancourt of the San Diego Yacht Club Hot Rum Series, with the second outing held on Saturday. by Bob Betancourt Posted 23 Nov 22:56 PST Vendée Globe Race - Day 14 - The Route March Vendée Globe Race - Day 14 - The Route March This phase of the race is a staging point for dodging or clutching the swings and roundabouts Competitors have began to initiate their responses to fast changing weather patterns in the South Atlantic. This phase of the race is a staging point for dodging or clutching at the swings and roundabouts of the Southern Ocean. by Richard Gladwell, Sail-World NZ Posted 23 Nov 21:10 PST 2024 44Cup Nanny Cay Day 3 2024 44Cup Nanny Cay Day 3 Team Aqua on fire as Charisma regains lead going into final day After a slow start to the regatta, Chris Bake's Team Aqua came out all guns blazing on Saturday, day three of the 44Cup Nanny Cay, to win the first two of the three races laid on by PRO Maria Torrijo and the race team from the Royal BVI Yacht Club. by 44Cup Posted 23 Nov 17:05 PST 2024 South American Championship overall 2024 South American Championship overall Paul Cayard and Pedro Trouche crowned champions Three days of excellent conditions and impeccable organization by Club Náutico Olivos made for an unforgettable championship in Buenos Aires. by ISCYRA Posted 23 Nov 15:40 PST Dylan Fletcher drives Emirates GBR to third place Dylan Fletcher drives Emirates GBR to third place On Race Day 1 in Dubai Dylan Fletcher has driven the Emirates Great Britain SailGP Team to third place on Race Day 1 in Dubai. It was Fletcher's first time racing in the Driver role for Ben Ainslie's British team, with the crew securing a result of 5-8-2. by Emirates GBR SailGP Team Posted 23 Nov 08:32 PST Vendée Globe Race Day 15 Vendée Globe Race Day 15 Exceptional Brazilian low should allow leaders direct route to Good Hope The top solo racers on the Vendée Globe should reach an important transition tomorrow, Sunday, when they catch a low pressure system which will carry them at speed directly towards the tip of South Africa and the Southern Ocean beyond. by Vendée Globe media Posted 23 Nov 08:17 PST New signing helps Australia Team dominate in Dubai New signing helps Australia Team dominate in Dubai In game of Snakes & Ladders The Australia SailGP Team launched their 2025 Rolex SailGP Championship campaign in dominant style, silencing any questions about the strength of their restructured squad. by Australia SailGP Team Posted 23 Nov 08:09 PST DF95 2025 Nationals to be held at Sail Newport DF95 2025 Nationals to be held at Sail Newport The first radio-controlled national championship in Newport Sail Newport, Rhode Island's Public Sailing Center, has been selected to host a unique national sailing event next year with the remote-controlled DragonFlite95 (DF95) National Championship. by Sail Newport Posted 23 Nov 07:34 PST Emirates Dubai Sail Grand Prix day 1 Emirates Dubai Sail Grand Prix day 1 Familiar rivals Australia and New Zealand top the leaderboard SailGP's largest-ever fleet (11 national teams) descended upon Dubai's Port Mina Rashid for the official start of the 2025 Season of the Rolex SailGP Championship. by SailGP Posted 23 Nov 07:22 PST Vendée Globe Saturday Morning Update Vendée Globe Saturday Morning Update Routing options, making the turn East The leaders, spearheaded by Charlie Dalin, are making the turn East in the Vendée Globe as they look to navigate the upcoming low pressure system in the South Atlantic. by Mark Jardine Posted 23 Nov 03:43 PST SailGP: Day 1 - Kiwis top Dubai leaderboard SailGP: Day 1 - Kiwis top Dubai leaderboard The Black Foils top the overnight leaderboard by a three point margin without having won a race The America's Cup champions, fresh from defending their title, a month ago, sailed consistently and the Black Foils topped the overnight leaderboard by a three point margin without having won a race. by Richard Gladwell, Sail-World NZ Posted 23 Nov 02:36 PST 2024 South American Championship Day 2 2024 South American Championship Day 2 High winds and tight competition in Buenos Aires Paul Cayard (USA) and Pedro Trouche (BRA) battle head to head with Lucas and Leandro Altolaguirre (ARG). by ISCYRA Posted 22 Nov 19:22 PST 2025 California Dreamin' Series now accepting RFIs 2025 California Dreamin' Series now accepting RFIs Four stops scheduled in premier West Coast match racing series Applications are now open for match racing skippers wishing to compete in the 2025 California Dreamin' Series. by Long Beach Yacht Club Posted 22 Nov 16:37 PST 2024 44Cup Nanny Cay Day 2 2024 44Cup Nanny Cay Day 2 Nika recovers her mojo as Artemis Racing edges into the lead in the BVI Conditions on the British Virgin Islands' St Francis Drake Channel further improved today; still shifty, thanks to the islands to weather and the tropical clouds overhead, but with more wind - ranging from 9-13 knots. by 44Cup Posted 22 Nov 16:08 PST Maxi Cup 2024 | Video on Scallywag's Bow Maxi Cup 2024 | Video on Scallywag's Bow What the action is like up-close on the bow of a 100 footer when there's breeze Ever wondered what the action is like up-close on the bow of a 100 footer when the breeze is on? by Bow Caddy Media Posted 22 Nov 14:08 PST Etchells Worlds entries closing on 30 November Etchells Worlds entries closing on 30 November Just one more week to enter the Melbourne event The 2025 Etchells Worlds entries close in just over a week and the competition is continuing to ramp up at the Royal Brighton Yacht Club (RBYC). by Nicole Douglass Posted 22 Nov 12:46 PST Vendée Globe Friday Evening Update Vendée Globe Friday Evening Update Plus SailGP Season 5 starts tomorrow! Charlie Dalin has extended his lead in the Vendée Globe, but he could shortly encounter lighter winds than the following pack, before they are hit by the developing low pressure system in the South Atlantic. by Mark Jardine Posted 22 Nov 10:55 PST Vendée Globe Race - Day 14 - Mind the Gap Vendée Globe Race - Day 14 - Mind the Gap Almost half the fleet are now across the Equator and into the Southern Hemisphere Of the 39 boats still racing in the Vendée Globe most are now out of the Doldrums and almost half are now across the Equator in the Southern Hemisphere. Thomas Ruyant (VULNERABLE) led the fleet across last night at 1910hrs yesterday evening. by Vendée Globe media Posted 22 Nov 09:20 PST 49er, 49erFX, and Nacra 17 sailors in SailGP 49er, 49erFX, and Nacra 17 sailors in SailGP A look at the sailors from our classes competing this weekend The fifth season of SailGP launches this weekend in Dubai, bringing together 11 national teams and some of the world's best sailors. by Alexia Lahoud / 49er and Nacra 17 Sailing Posted 22 Nov 08:12 PST Dylan Fletcher race ready for his return to SailGP Dylan Fletcher race ready for his return to SailGP At the Emirates Dubai Sail Grand Prix presented by P&O Marinas this weekend Dylan Fletcher is race ready for his return to SailGP, after taking on the Driver role for Ben Ainslie's Emirates Great Britain Sail Grand Prix Team. by Emirates GBR SailGP Team Posted 22 Nov 06:57 PST 2025 California Dreamin' Match Race Series Preview 2025 California Dreamin' Match Race Series Preview Four stops planned at West Coast, a path to qualify for Ficker Cup and Congressional Cup Four stops planned at West Coast yacht clubs and a path to qualify for Ficker Cup and Congressional Cup. by St. Francis Yacht Club Posted 22 Nov 06:36 PST