Give the 2025 Apollo Bay Ocean Race a go! Give the 2025 Apollo Bay Ocean Race a go! Early bird entries close on Sunday the 4th of May The 52 nautical mile race from Queenscliff to Apollo Bay is the last of the Ocean Racing Club of Victoria's (ORCV) summer ocean racing program and serves as a great exposure race for teams new to offshore racing. by Jane Austin/ORCV media Posted 15 Apr 14:57 AEST Zero Sets the Benchmark Zero Sets the Benchmark First Finisher Across the Line in the 2025 Melbourne Osaka Cup The IMX40 yacht Zero is the first boat to cross the finish line in the 2025 Melbourne Osaka Cup, arriving in Osaka at 07:00:18 (GMT+9) on April 15. by Melbourne Osaka Media Posted 15 Apr 14:52 AEST ILCA 6 Youth Europeans at Vilamoura Day 1 ILCA 6 Youth Europeans at Vilamoura Day 1 Fantastic conditions with all fleets completing two races The first day of racing at the ILCA 6 Youth European Championship kicked off with fantastic conditions, with all fleets completing two races. The day began with a stable south-west breeze of around 10 knots, which steadily increased. by Prow Media Posted 15 Apr 01:56 AEST Schedule Seasonal Service Today with North Sails Schedule Seasonal Service Today with North Sails Your local loft can ensure your sails remain in top condition all season Whatever your sail needs, we have you covered. Your local loft can ensure your sails remain in top condition all season. Contact us for pre-season race upgrades or before you dock out for your next cruising adventure. by North Sails Posted 14 Apr 23:00 AEST 45th St. Maarten Heineken Regatta highlights 45th St. Maarten Heineken Regatta highlights This annual Caribbean celebration has brought together locals, visitors, and world-class sailors The official film of the 45th St. Maarten Heineken Regatta has just dropped, and it's a vibrant tribute to four and a half decades of sailing, island spirit, and unforgettable "Serious Fun!" by St. Maarten Heineken Regatta Posted 13 Apr 23:58 AEST Gold Cup Festival 2025 Preview Gold Cup Festival 2025 Preview The Whitsun Weekend You Won't Want to Miss! It's a warm June day. The sun sparkles on the water, the sky stretches wide and blue above you. You're at the helm of your X-Yacht, a gentle summer breeze filling the sails. Everything feels effortless. Life slows down — in the best possible way. by X-Yachts Posted 13 Apr 21:00 AEST Trieste to host 2025 Melges 24 Worlds Trieste to host 2025 Melges 24 Worlds The first time the event will be held on the Adriatic Sea Trieste, renowned in the sailing world as Italy's City of Sails, is preparing to spend a week as the Capital of the Melges 24 as it gets ready to host the Melges 24 World Championship 2025. by International Melges 24 Class Association Posted 13 Apr 19:19 AEST Koa takes the Pittwater to Coffs Harbour double Koa takes the Pittwater to Coffs Harbour double Declared overall winner of 226 nautical mile east coast classic yacht race After taking line honours in the 2025 Pittwater to Coffs Harbour Yacht Race late last night, Koa, owned by Andy Kearnan and co-skippered by he and Mark Griffith, was today declared overall winner of the 226 nautical mile east coast classic. by Di Pearson / RPAYC media Posted 13 Apr 16:57 AEST Melbourne Osaka Cup remains wide open Melbourne Osaka Cup remains wide open Elapsed time will decide it all As the first yachts approach the finish line in Osaka, the outcome of the 2025 Melbourne Osaka Cup remains wide open. With final standings determined by the shortest elapsed handicap time, the main fleet, along with the final starter Alive. by Melbourne Osaka Media Posted 13 Apr 12:08 AEST Melbourne Osaka Cup: Lining up on final approach Melbourne Osaka Cup: Lining up on final approach Reaching Osaka is no simple feat As the main fleet continues to close the gap on the earlier starters, they may never quite catch Zero, now on final approach to Osaka and poised to be the first yacht to cross the finish line, provided they successfully navigate the final challenges. by Melbourne Osaka Media Posted 13 Apr 10:15 AEST Marine Auctions: April Online Auctions Marine Auctions: April Online Auctions Bidding to open on Wednesday 23 April Bidding to open on Wednesday 23 April and will close Tuesday 29th April at 2pm AEST by Marine Auctions Posted 13 Apr 06:15 AEST Pittwater to Coffs Harbour line honours to Koa Pittwater to Coffs Harbour line honours to Koa Koa also currently holds top spot for overall honours and will be hard to beat Koa, the TP52 owned by Andy Kearnan and co-skippered by he and Mark Griffith, has taken line honours in the 2025 Pittwater to Coffs Harbour Yacht Race that started off Barrenjoey Headland on Friday at 1pm. by Di Pearson / RPAYC media Posted 13 Apr 01:32 AEST The new SEABOB F9 series launches The new SEABOB F9 series launches Taking water toys to a whole new level SEABOB, the world's most popular luxury water toy, made its much-awaited NEW F9 series premiere in the United States at the Palm Beach Yacht Show in March by SeaBob Posted 12 Apr 23:45 AEST Surge of new entries at Superyacht Cup Palma 2025 Surge of new entries at Superyacht Cup Palma 2025 Europe's longest running superyacht regatta looks ahead to its 29th edition The Superyacht Cup Palma 2025 has welcomed an upsurge in new entries as Europe's longest running superyacht regatta looks ahead to its 29th edition. by The Superyacht Cup Palma Posted 12 Apr 20:47 AEST One week to Semaine Olympique Française de Hyères One week to Semaine Olympique Française de Hyères More than 800 athletes are expected ifor this unmissable event With one week to go until the 56th edition of the Semaine Olympique Française de Hyères - Toulon Provence Méditerranée (France's famous Olympic sailing week) the intense level of competition is becoming clearer. by Fédération Française de Voile Posted 12 Apr 00:49 AEST Pittwater to Coffs Harbour Yacht Race underway Pittwater to Coffs Harbour Yacht Race underway Pretty Woman, Koa and Anarchy were fastest off the line in a light nor' easter A light north-easterly breeze on a warm sunny day set the scene for the 2025 Pittwater to Coffs Harbour Yacht Race start off Barrenjoey Headland at 1pm today, with mono and multihull boats of all sizes and weights, inclusive of two handed-entries. by Di Pearson / RPAYC media Posted 11 Apr 18:29 AEST Melbourne Osaka Cup update Melbourne Osaka Cup update Zero maintains a commanding lead as it presses north toward the finish line The first boats to reach Osaka in the 2025 Melbourne Osaka Cup may both fly the Japanese flag. by Melbourne Osaka Media Posted 11 Apr 17:09 AEST Cup Spy: Kiwis make another tough call Cup Spy: Kiwis make another tough call The split between Peter Burling and Emirates Team NZ wasn't seen coming outside the team Todays's announcement of a split in the long relationship with Emirates Team NZ and its skipper, three times Cup winner Peter Burling wasn't seen coming outside the team, although rumours had been circulating on the Auckland waterfront for a month or two. by Richard Gladwell Sail-World Posted 11 Apr 12:07 AEST America's Cup: Burling leaves Team NZ America's Cup: Burling leaves Team NZ Emirates Team New Zealand and Peter Burling have today confirmed that they have agreed to part ways Emirates Team New Zealand and Peter Burling have today confirmed that they have agreed to part ways ahead of the 38th America's Cup. by Emirates Team New Zealand Posted 11 Apr 10:29 AEST International Women's Champs deadline extended International Women's Champs deadline extended New York Yacht Club has decided to extend invitation requests to May 15 More than two dozen teams from 11 countries have officially requested an invitation for the inaugural New York Yacht Club International Women's Championship. by New York Yacht Club Posted 11 Apr 05:34 AEST Antigua Classic Yacht Regatta excitement building Antigua Classic Yacht Regatta excitement building The Sailing Instructions and course charts are now online We're pleased to let you know that the Sailing Instructions and course charts for the 2025 Antigua Classic Yacht Regatta are now posted on our website. by Antigua Classic Yacht Regatta Posted 11 Apr 05:32 AEST McIntyre Mini Globe Leg 2 Update McIntyre Mini Globe Leg 2 Update The vast Pacific Ocean has thrown down the gauntlet to the fleet The Pacific - two weeks in! A Test of Grit, Wit, and Seamanship on the World's Greatest Ocean, on the world's smallest yachts, in the world's only around the world yacht race currently sailing. by McIntyre Mini Globe Race Posted 11 Apr 00:58 AEST FD Yachts partners with Tall Ships America FD Yachts partners with Tall Ships America Becoming the first member of its prestigious Leadership Circle Tall Ships America® proudly announces that FD Yachts has become the first member of its prestigious Leadership Circle, establishing a strategic partnership aimed at expanding sail training opportunities. by FD Yachts Posted 10 Apr 23:58 AEST SailGP Rio event cancelled SailGP Rio event cancelled After identifying a defect in select wingsails across the F50 fleet After identifying a defect in select wingsails across the F50 fleet, SailGP has made the difficult decision to cancel next month's Rio event (May 3-4) in order to facilitate required repairs ahead of New York and the remainder of the 2025 Season. by SailGP Posted 10 Apr 23:15 AEST Season of dominance for Harken 13ft Skiff Team Season of dominance for Harken 13ft Skiff Team A superb year for skipper Heidi Bates and crewmate Orlando Sadlik While there was plenty of drama and tension in the 16s, the 13s' title race was a little more routine after a season of dominance from the Harken 13ft Skiff Team. by Adam Lucius Posted 10 Apr 20:57 AEST Modern Concept Constructions win Club Championship Modern Concept Constructions win Club Championship Adopting the KISS at Manly 16ft Skiff Sailing Club Leaders Modern Concept Constructions adopted the KISS (Keep It Simple, Stupid) theory to take the sting out of the contest early en route to a maiden club championship victory on Saturday. by Adam Lucius Posted 10 Apr 18:58 AEST SailGP: F50's sent for wingsail checks SailGP: F50's sent for wingsail checks The SailGP fleet has been diverted "to a shipyard" for wingsail checks. Reports by Brazilian newspaper OGlobo's website that the SailGP fleet has been diverted "to a shipyard" for wingsail checks, have been confirmed. The Brazil SailGP event has been cancelled. by Richard Gladwell/Sail-World.com Posted 10 Apr 17:20 AEST Melbourne Osaka Cup Update - Home is Calling Melbourne Osaka Cup Update - Home is Calling With just under 700 nautical miles to go, Zero has officially entered Japanese waters With just under 700 nautical miles to go, Zero has officially entered Japanese waters. But their journey is far from over as they complete their passage through the transition zone or horse latitudes, crossing the Kuroshio current. by Melbourne to Osaka Media Posted 10 Apr 16:13 AEST World Sailing welcomes LA28 athlete quota World Sailing welcomes LA28 athlete quota The Int. Olympic Committee's has announced the of athlete Quotas, Sports and Events for LA28 World Sailing has welcomed the International Olympic Committee's announcement of athlete quotas, sports and events for the 2028 Olympics, due to be held in Los Angeles. by World Sailing/Sail-World.com Posted 10 Apr 10:51 AEST 2026 29er Worlds & Europeans schedule & venues 2026 29er Worlds & Europeans schedule & venues Kiel, Germany and Lake Lipno, Czech Republic to host the events We're thrilled to officially announce the venues and dates for the 2026 29er World Championship and 29er European Championship! by International 29er Class Posted 10 Apr 05:12 AEST Small crews, big ambitions Small crews, big ambitions Double-handed teams in the Rolex Fastnet Race The past few editions of the Rolex Fastnet Race have seen a burgeoning double-handed contingent fighting some of the most tightly fought battles on the course. by Rupert Holmes / RORC Posted 10 Apr 05:08 AEST INEOS Britannia withdraws from 38th America's Cup INEOS Britannia withdraws from 38th America's Cup Decision has been taken after protracted negotiation with Athena Racing INEOS Britannia announces that it has withdrawn its intention to challenge for the next America's Cup. The decision has been taken after a protracted negotiation with Athena Racing Ltd following the conclusion of 37th America's Cup in Barcelona. by INEOS Britannia Posted 10 Apr 03:35 AEST Tumlaren Victorian State Titles overall Tumlaren Victorian State Titles overall Yvonne wins lion's share of the 2025 series silver Congratulations go to our recently restored champion Tumlaren, Yvonne, for her take out of the 2025 series silver. All up, Yvonne took out the RMYS T. L. Banks One design trophy, the Bert Ferris Performance trophy and the James Frecheville trophy. by Peter Costolloe Posted 9 Apr 17:22 AEST Hyde's new B1 designs win F15 UK Inlands Hyde's new B1 designs win F15 UK Inlands A close fought battle in varied conditions as the fleet builds towards the World Championship A close fought battle with Hyde's One Design Sales Manager, Ben McGrane, winning crewed by Scott Dawson. Conditions were varied for the weekend with strong winds on Saturday and a more moderate Sunday. Another great result for the new B1 designs! by Hyde Sails Posted 9 Apr 17:00 AEST WASZP Games: 245 entries and counting WASZP Games: 245 entries and counting There are expectations there could be 300 entries for July's event The Northern hemisphere event season is nearly upon us. With that comes incredible excitement for the biggest season of WASZP racing yet. The jewel in the crown is the 2025 International WASZP Games held in Weymouth, UK. by WASZP Class Posted 9 Apr 15:54 AEST Mini Globe Race, Princesa Sofía Mallorca news Mini Globe Race, Princesa Sofía Mallorca news McIntyre Mini Globe Race news, Princesa Sofía report, Charleston Race Week As global financial markets melt faster than spring snowpack in the American West, I find myself daydreaming more and more of simply setting sail. by David Schmidt Posted 9 Apr 00:59 AEST America's Cup: Proposed Cup changes America's Cup: Proposed Cup changes Several parties associated with the America's Cup have talked of radical changes coming. Loose-lipped UK parties associated with the America's Cup have revealed radical changes being mooted for the way the America's Cup is to be organised for future events. But will they gain gained traction, this time? A lot has changed in 20years. by Richard Gladwell/Sail-World.com Posted 8 Apr 22:03 AEST 16th Pantaenius Yacht Racing Image Award open 16th Pantaenius Yacht Racing Image Award open This prestigious event will be significantly enhanced by the support and passion of Pantaenius This prestigious event will be significantly enhanced by the support and passion of Pantaenius, Europe's leading specialist in yacht and boat insurance. by Yacht Racing Image Award Posted 8 Apr 20:35 AEST Melbourne Osaka Cup Update Melbourne Osaka Cup Update Chasing Osaka - A person recount by Dave Kenny onboard The Secretary There's a powerful community spirit behind the 5,500nm Melbourne Osaka Cup, with support showing up in every port and with every challenge. by Melbourne to Osaka Media Posted 8 Apr 20:19 AEST Melbourne Osaka Cup Update Melbourne Osaka Cup Update Cloud Games in the Doldrums For mother-and-daughter duo Annette Hesselmans and Sophie Snijders aboard Fika, a Najad 490, recent days have been a masterclass in patience and persistence. by Melbourne to Osaka Media Posted 8 Apr 12:43 AEST Melbourne Osaka Cup Update Melbourne Osaka Cup Update Zero in for the last 1000 miles As the Melbourne Osaka Cup enters its fifth week, the distance between the first and last starter has narrowed to just over 2000 nautical miles, with all now outside Australian waters. by Melbourne to Osaka Media Posted 7 Apr 15:47 AEST Quick thinking averts disaster for Magellan Quick thinking averts disaster for Magellan Back racing in the Melbourne Osaka Cup, thanks to a fast, smart response In the early hours of Sunday, April 6, quick thinking and cool heads aboard Magellan averted what could have been a race-ending rig failure, just off Ambitle Island in Papua New Guinea. by Melbourne to Osaka Media Posted 7 Apr 12:42 AEST For the love of small, fast boats - the Cape 26 For the love of small, fast boats - the Cape 26 Chickens, eggs, and boats. Until now, had never, ever put that lot together! The proverbial chicken, an egg, and boats. Not entirely sure I had ever pondered that until after my recent conversation with Davey James and Mark Mills. The genesis for the discussion was the reveal of the new Cape 26 OD.... by John Curnow, Sail-World.com AUS Editor Posted 7 Apr 08:00 AEST Sail Port Stephens Passage Series overall Sail Port Stephens Passage Series overall Cream rises in phenomenal finale at Port Stephens It was a fitting finale to the 2025 Sail Port Stephens Passage Series (Commodores Cup), with crews aboard the 105 yachts enjoying the kind of premium sailing conditions that attracts boats from as far as the Gold Coast and Melbourne to the event. by Sail Port Stephens Media Posted 6 Apr 16:19 AEST Emma Wilson crowned outright champion Emma Wilson crowned outright champion Overall winner of the 54 Trofeo Princesa Sofia Mallorca Winner of the Women's iQFOiL windsurfing competition, Great Britain's Emma Wilson has been crowned outright champion of 54 Trofeo Princesa Sofía Mallorca by FERGUS Hotels. by Trofeo S.A.R. Princesa Sofía Posted 6 Apr 13:48 AEST Trofeo Princesa Sofia wraps up in Palma Trofeo Princesa Sofia wraps up in Palma Sailors faced everything from strong winds and big waves to light airs and flat water The 54th edition of the Trofeo Princesa Sofia wrapped up on April 5th in Palma de Mallorca after a week of challenging and varied racing conditions. by Alexia Lahoud / 49er and Nacra 17 Sailing Posted 6 Apr 02:30 AEDT Trofeo Princesa Sofia Mallorca by FERGUS overall Trofeo Princesa Sofia Mallorca by FERGUS overall Great Britain tops medal table as the event enjoys a fabulous finale The showcase curtain-raiser to the new Los Angeles 2028 Olympic cycle, Mallorca's famous 54 Trofeo Princesa Sofía Mallorca by FERGUS Hotels started in perfect sunshine and seabreezes last Monday and today came to a fabulous conclusion. by Trofeo S.A.R. Princesa Sofía Posted 6 Apr 02:16 AEDT Two golds for Australia at Sailing Grand Slam Two golds for Australia at Sailing Grand Slam Grae Morris and Zoe Thomson have claimed a gold medal each at the Trofeo Princesa Sofía regatta Grae Morris and Zoe Thomson have claimed a gold medal each at the Trofeo Princesa Sofía regatta, held over the past six days in Mallorca, Spain. by Australian Sailing Team Posted 6 Apr 02:44 AEDT