SailGP: 'A baptism by fire' SailGP: 'A baptism by fire' SailGP introduces high-speed titanium ‘T-Foils' fleetwide in Auckland in top-end breeze Monday's session marked the first time multiple teams have practiced alongside one another using the new technology. T-Foils will be rolled out for the first time in racing this weekend in Auckland. by SailGP Posted 13 Jan 12:07 PST Vendée Globe 13th January Update Vendée Globe 13th January Update Charlie Dalin knocking on the door of a famous victory Charlie Dalin, who has led the Vendée Globe since December 30th is on the cusp of victory, counting down the final 150 miles to the Les Sables d'Olonne finish line which he is forecast to cross between 0430hrs and 0830hrs UTC Tuesday morning. by Vendée Globe media Posted 13 Jan 11:10 PST SSL sailor Matteo Auguadro passes away SSL sailor Matteo Auguadro passes away The entire SSL family is in mourning with the passing of Matteo Auguadro The entire SSL family is in mourning with the passing of Matteo Auguadro. The Italian bowman was part of the silver medal winning team at the SSL Gold Cup Gran Canaria 2023 and recognised as one of the best sailors in the RC44 and TP52 classes. by SSL Posted 13 Jan 08:51 PST Ivan Dimov returns to the Global Solo Challenge Ivan Dimov returns to the Global Solo Challenge Originally from Bulgaria and now residing in Tuscany, he epitomizes the spirit of the race As new incredible speed records are being set at the Vendée Globe on the latest generation foiling IMOCAs, non-elite sailors and those unable to assemble massive budgets inevitably seek alternatives. by Marco Nannini / Global Solo Challenge Posted 13 Jan 08:22 PST Vendée Globe: The final push towards home Vendée Globe: The final push towards home The Ocean Race team have been watching with keen interest French skippers Charlie Dalin and Yoann Richomme are on track to lead the Vendée Globe fleet across the finish line off Les Sables d'Olonne, setting a new race record in the process. by The Ocean Race Posted 13 Jan 07:42 PST New J/40, J/99, and J/70 set for boot Düsseldorf New J/40, J/99, and J/70 set for boot Düsseldorf On display in Hall 16, Stand D21 this month in Germany The world-famous boot Düsseldorf Boat Show is taking place from January 18th to 26th, 2025 in Dusseldorf, Germany at the sprawling Messe Conference & Exhibit Center. by J Composites Posted 13 Jan 06:30 PST Etchells World Championship 2025 Day 4 Etchells World Championship 2025 Day 4 Magpie holds on to the lead Magpie AUS1486 skippered by Graeme Taylor, with James Mayo and Ben Lamb have maintained their lead in the Etchells World Championship 2025 with a 7, 1, 2 with a total of 17 (now with one drop). by Nic Douglass Posted 13 Jan 06:19 PST SailGP introduces titanium 'T-Foils' fleetwide SailGP introduces titanium 'T-Foils' fleetwide The first time multiple teams have practiced using the new technology After nearly two years of rigorous testing, SailGP has rolled out its new high-speed titanium 'T-foils,' across the league's international F50 fleet. by SailGP Posted 13 Jan 05:38 PST SailGP: Kiwis hit 52.5kts SailGP: Kiwis hit 52.5kts Six of the 12 SailGP teams trained in Auckland today in fresh sou'westerly (offshore) winds Six of the 12 SailGP teams trained in Auckland today in fresh sou'westerly (offshore) winds that asked plenty of questions of the crews. by Richard Gladwell Sail-World NZ Posted 13 Jan 04:36 PST Vendée Globe Monday 13th January Update Vendée Globe Monday 13th January Update Dalin set for Tuesday morning finish Charlie Dalin on MACIF Santé Prévoyance has just 200 nautical miles to the finish in Les Sables d'Olonne, and is set to take his final tack later today off Lorient, where his IMOCA yacht was constructed. by Mark Jardine Posted 13 Jan 01:04 PST Macao Match Cup overall Macao Match Cup overall Great Britain's Ian Williams and his team victorious Great Britain's Ian Williams and his Pindar by Manuport Logistics Team of Richard Sydenham, Jon Gundersen and Gerry Mitchell have been crowned champions of the inaugural Macao Match Cup, the opening event of the 2025 World Match Racing Tour. by WMRT Posted 12 Jan 22:32 PST M32 Miami Winter Series: From Rookie to Victor M32 Miami Winter Series: From Rookie to Victor "To win is the best feeling ever," said Charlie Julien "To win is the best feeling ever," said Charlie Julien after his Rated X team claimed the tiebreaker victory over Ava Wilson's Convexity. by M32 Class Posted 12 Jan 22:16 PST SailGP testing starts in Auckland in fresh winds SailGP testing starts in Auckland in fresh winds In splendid foiling conditions and 20-30kt winds the four F50s had their work cut out In splendid foiling conditions the four F50s had their work cut out on the trip down the Waitemata Harbour in flat water peppered by swirling gusts and shifts emanating from the high-rise office buildings by Richard Gladwell/Sail-World.com/nz Posted 12 Jan 17:09 PST Davis Island J/70 Winter Series returns Davis Island J/70 Winter Series returns Racers were grateful to return to this popular location Thirty-three J/70 teams participated in the Winter Series at Davis Island Yacht Club (DIYC) in Tampa, Florida on January 10-12. by Julie & Christopher Howell Posted 12 Jan 16:54 PST Safety first (like DRRR) Safety first (like DRRR) Safety first was definitely the first rule of the sea, as explained to me when I was young Safety first was definitely the first rule of the sea, as explained to me when I was young. You know, one hand for you, one hand for the boat, and so forth. Nothing has changed, but what of the regulations surrounding it all? by John Curnow, Sail-World.com AUS Editor Posted 12 Jan 13:00 PST 11th RORC Transatlantic Race sets off 11th RORC Transatlantic Race sets off Perfect sailing conditions just outside Marina Lanzarote The RORC Transatlantic Race launched in spectacular style, with perfect sailing conditions just outside Marina Lanzarote. The stunning backdrop of Arrecife and the excitement in the air set the stage for an unforgettable start. by Louay Habib / RORC Posted 12 Jan 12:30 PST Vendée Globe 12th January Update Vendée Globe 12th January Update High intensity. High emotion. High road home. Of the 40 skippers who started the Vendée Globe exactly nine weeks ago today in Les Sables d'Olonne, there are thirty-four still racing following the unavoidable decision taken early this morning by Eric Bellion to abandon in the Falkland Islands. by Vendée Globe media Posted 12 Jan 09:30 PST Eric Bellion withdraws from the Vendée Globe Eric Bellion withdraws from the Vendée Globe The skipper of Stand As One - Altavia made the decision last night to abandon After 62 days at sea racing, Éric Bellion, the French skipper of STAND AS ONE - Altavia has withdrawn from the Vendée Globe The pin system holding the J2 forestay has given way again, a situation which in time could lead to the loss of the mast. by Vendée Globe media Posted 12 Jan 07:23 PST 13' Skiff National Championship wrap-up 13' Skiff National Championship wrap-up Manly boat Harken lived up to all the pre-regatta hype Manly boat Harken lived up to all the pre-regatta hype and expectation to blow the opposition out of the water and claim the Australian 13ft Skiff Championship by an astonishing 21 points on Hervey Bay. by Adam Lucius Posted 12 Jan 07:01 PST Top America's Cup skipper joins Brazil SailGP team Top America's Cup skipper joins Brazil SailGP team America's Cup skipper joins Mubadala Brazil in a coaching role. Other changes announced America's Cup skipper joins Mubadala Brazil in a coaching role. A five times 470 world champion and Australian Olympic Gold medalist leaves the Swiss SailGP team to join Australian team. The French SailGP team have announced four America's Cup sailors. by Richard Gladwell/Sail-World.com/nz Posted 12 Jan 00:40 PST Vendée Globe Sunday 12th January Update Vendée Globe Sunday 12th January Update Dalin Dreaming of Vendée Victory Can Charlie Dalin on MACIF Santé Prévoyance now dream of victory? It could be just 48 hours away with Yoann Richomme on PAPREC ARKÉA 133 miles behind. by Mark Jardine Posted 12 Jan 00:19 PST Etchells World Championship 2025 Day 3 Etchells World Championship 2025 Day 3 A storm front with gale force wind and lightning then resulted in a lack of wind A storm front with gale force wind and lightning, which then resulted in a lack of wind resulted in no racing on the third day of the Etchells World Championship 2025 from the Royal Brighton Yacht Club. by Nic Douglass Posted 11 Jan 22:39 PST Rookie from Sailing Royalty Rookie from Sailing Royalty Joel Beashel has become the youngest skipper to win the 16ft Skiff Nationals Joel Beashel has become the youngest skipper to take out the Australian 16ft Championship, winning the title 63 years after his famous grand-father Ken etched his name on the trophy. by Adam Lucius Posted 11 Jan 22:30 PST Vendée Globe 11th January Update Vendée Globe 11th January Update 'Yo Yo' and the yo yo effect Benefiting from being slightly further west than Vendée Globe leader, Charlie Dalin (MACIF Santé Prévoyance), Yoann Richomme has remained slightly faster and so has continued to shave a few more miles off his deficit to the leader. by Vendée Globe media Posted 11 Jan 10:20 PST Macao Match Cup day 4 Macao Match Cup day 4 Final four set eyes on inaugural title The penultimate day of the Macao Match Cup saw the completion of the Quarter-finals stage of the event with Great Britain's Ian Williams, USA's Chris Poole and Gavin Brady, and New Zealand's Nick Egnot-Johnson securing wins in their respective matches. by WMRT Posted 11 Jan 09:17 PST GJW Direct Bloody Mary 2025 GJW Direct Bloody Mary 2025 Very light winds and sunshine for the 99 boats at Queen Mary Sailing Club Firefly sailors Jono Pank and son Freddie won the GJW Direct Bloody Mary pursuit race, the sixth leg of the Selden Sailjuice Series, held at Queen Mary Sailing Club on Saturday 11th January 2025. by Tony Bishop & Mark Jardine Posted 11 Jan 08:01 PST Boris Herrmann back sailing on his J2 Boris Herrmann back sailing on his J2 After successful mast climb and repair Another problem solved: Team Malizia's Boris Herrmann has successfully completed the repairs needed to use his J2 sail again. As his most frequently used headsail, restoring it was critical for the German skipper to stay competitive. by Team Malizia Posted 11 Jan 06:57 PST Etchells World Championship 2025 Day 2 Etchells World Championship 2025 Day 2 A family affair The Etchells World Championship 2025 is looking like a family affair on day two of racing, with Nigel Abbott's Tiger AUS1524 and Lisa Rose AUS1484, skippered by Jack Abbott AUS1484 both featuring in the results. by Nic Douglass Posted 11 Jan 06:47 PST Australian 13ft & 16ft Skiff Championships overall Australian 13ft & 16ft Skiff Championships overall Young gun etches names into skiff history books Manly's IMEI, skippered by Joel Beashel and with old hands Rob Napper and Trent Barnabas aboard, has claimed victory in the 2025 Hervey Bay Boat Club 16ft Skiff Australian Championships after the final race was abandoned today due a dying breeze. by Mark Rothfield Posted 11 Jan 05:16 PST Vendée Globe Saturday 11th January Update Vendée Globe Saturday 11th January Update Dalin on the Home Straight With Yoann Richomme on PAPREC ARKÉA having lost use of his J0 headsail, Charlie Dalin on MACIF Santé Prévoyance can almost touch the Vendée Globe trophy as he closes in on Les Sables d'Olonne. by Mark Jardine Posted 10 Jan 23:53 PST ACO 14th Musto Skiff Worlds 2025 overall ACO 14th Musto Skiff Worlds 2025 overall Andy Tarboton wins the final day showdown The final day of the ACO 14th Musto Skiff 2025 Worlds started with Jon Newman and Andy Tarboton on equal points. Andy was sitting at the top of the leaderboard on countback, and Rob Richardson was just a couple of points behind them. by Paul Newman Posted 10 Jan 21:10 PST Australian 13ft & 16ft Skiff Championships Day 5 Australian 13ft & 16ft Skiff Championships Day 5 IMEI surfs into lead as Hervey Bay becomes heavy IMEI surfs into lead as Hervey Bay becomes heavy as the waterway bared its fangs for the penultimate two races of the 2025 Hervey Bay Boat Club 13ft and 16ft Skiff Australian Championships. by Mark Rothfield Posted 10 Jan 18:07 PST SailGP will unveil big changes in Auckland SailGP will unveil big changes in Auckland There's a real buzz in the air in Auckland as Cup fans look set to switch their support to SailGP SailGP Auckland is being sailed in the home of the America's Cup champions, for the first time. There's a real buzz in the air in Auckland as Cup fans look set to switch their support to SailGP. by SailGP Media Posted 10 Jan 13:17 PST ACO 14th Musto Skiff Worlds 2025 day 4 ACO 14th Musto Skiff Worlds 2025 day 4 An unseasonably low-pressure system brings rain and a strong southerly It was the penultimate day of the ACO 14th Musto Skiff 2025 Worlds, and the fleet was presented with an unseasonably low-pressure system bringing with it rain and a strong southerly. by Paul Newman Posted 10 Jan 12:40 PST SailGP: 2025 season begins in earnest in Auckland SailGP: 2025 season begins in earnest in Auckland SailGP Auckland will be the first event in 2025, with now 12 teams sailing and new F50 developments SailGP's first ever visit to Auckland gets underway next weekend. The Kiwi's record at home albeit in Lyttleton, is solid, with a second place finish in Season 3 followed by a triumphant and determined victory in Season 4. by SailGP Media/Sail-World.com/nz Posted 10 Jan 12:33 PST M32 Snowbird Season starts now M32 Snowbird Season starts now The migration begins The high-flying M32 fleet has returned to its winter home on Biscayne Bay, with an arsenal of catamarans assembling at Shake-A-Leg Miami for the 11th edition of the M32 Winter Series. by Hannah Lee Noll / WindDance Creative Posted 10 Jan 09:55 PST Macao Match Cup day 3 Macao Match Cup day 3 A day of survival as quarter-finalists decided It was an all-action day at the 2025 Macao Match Cup as the twelve teams were put to the test in the final matches of the qualifying round-robin stage to decide which eight teams would advance to the Quarter-finals. by WMRT Posted 10 Jan 09:29 PST Vendée Globe 10th January Update Vendée Globe 10th January Update A problematic day for many skippers After two months at sea it's little surprise that more breakages are emerging in the fleet, and double Vendée Globe winner Michel Desjoyeaux's famous precept - "one problem a day in the Vendée Globe" - has certainly rung true today. by Vendée Globe media Posted 10 Jan 09:17 PST Clarisse Crémer in the Vendée Globe week 9 Clarisse Crémer in the Vendée Globe week 9 Body and mind put to the test It's not the unstable weather, the stress of threatening storms, the little repairs here and there, nor the physical glitches she talks about most often, that will ultimately remain of her long-distance sailing. by L'Occitane Sailing Team Posted 10 Jan 06:54 PST World Sailing Inclusion Championships host bids World Sailing Inclusion Championships host bids A groundbreaking event set to celebrate and showcase inclusivity in the sport of sailing World Sailing is thrilled to announce the launch of the first World Sailing Inclusion Championships, a groundbreaking event set to celebrate and showcase inclusivity in the sport of sailing with a focus on disability. by World Sailing Posted 10 Jan 06:42 PST