12 boats to start Melbourne Oaska Race on Sunday 12 boats to start Melbourne Oaska Race on Sunday With two days to go, crews are starting to feel the tension building With two days to go, crews in the 2025 Melbourne Osaka Cup two-handed yacht race are starting to feel the tension building. But even between the two crew members of each yacht, reactions are different. by Melbourne Osaka Cup Posted 14 Mar 17:47 HKT Fourth edition of the "The Grand Tour" is proposed Fourth edition of the "The Grand Tour" is proposed Guinness World Record holders begin a new campaign of three very different events Franco Deganutti and Manuel Vlacich invented the idea of "The Grand Tour", captured a Guinness World Record in 2022. Now they want to push themselves to a fourth edition of the adventure. by Manuel Vlacich Posted 14 Mar 17:10 HKT Teams poised to settle unfinished business Teams poised to settle unfinished business 80th Rolex Sydney Hobart Yacht Race preparations are well underway While the start of the 80th anniversary Rolex Sydney Hobart Yacht Race is still some time away, preparations are already well under way at the Cruising Yacht Club of Australia (CYCA). by RSHYR media Posted 14 Mar 15:51 HKT Bumper fleet expected at Hamilton Island Race Week Bumper fleet expected at Hamilton Island Race Week Numbers are climbing quickly for the milestone 40th running of the event Two Australian sailing drawcards are expected to generate bumper fleets and an increased international presence when Hamilton Island Race Week in August marks 40 years and the Rolex Sydney Hobart Yacht Race in December marks 80. by Lisa Ratcliff Posted 14 Mar 14:40 HKT Glamour sailing now for Curious Roo Glamour sailing now for Curious Roo After a challenging first week in the Melbourne Osaka Cup After a challenging first week, Curious Roo, the S&S34, has found its rhythm, reaching the Southern Trade Winds for a smooth, glamour run, having navigated the Australian Eastern Current with impressive skill. by Melbourne Osaka Cup Posted 14 Mar 14:08 HKT 2027 Performance Sailcraft ILCA Under-21 Worlds 2027 Performance Sailcraft ILCA Under-21 Worlds Up to 200 sailors are expected to compete at Sandringham YC The International Laser Class Association has awarded the right to conduct the 2027 ILCA Under-21 World Championships to ILCAVic in Melbourne, Australia. by James Mitchell Posted 14 Mar 06:42 HKT New Vaikobi duffel bags New Vaikobi duffel bags Legendary durability in 2 sizes Duffel bag features strong and durable 420D TPU fabrication, super versatile! Carry it either over the shoulder with one central padded strap, or "Back Pack" style with two padded shoulder straps. by Vaikobi Posted 14 Mar 05:00 HKT Race. Or Rally 'Round Antigua - ASW 2025 Race. Or Rally 'Round Antigua - ASW 2025 A big welcome is extended to all competitors, whatever their boat The big welcome extended to all competitors, whatever their boat, is a key pillar in the success enjoyed by Antigua Sailing Week for more than five decades. by Antigua Sailing Week Posted 14 Mar 03:35 HKT iQFOiL International Games #2 in Cádiz day 4 iQFOiL International Games #2 in Cádiz day 4 Extreme conditions on the final day of the opening series As forecasted, conditions in Cadiz turned extreme from the early morning, with winds ranging from 30 to 38 knots from the southwest and waves reaching up to 4 meters. by iQFOiL Communications Posted 14 Mar 01:44 HKT The Ocean Race Europe to make stop in Nice, France The Ocean Race Europe to make stop in Nice, France Visiting the Mediterranean coast of France for the first time this summer The Ocean Race Europe, the premiere fully-crewed, offshore sailing race for the foiling IMOCA Class, will visit the Mediterranean coast of France for the first time this summer. by The Ocean Race Posted 14 Mar 01:21 HKT Rolex Los Angeles Sail Grand Prix preview Rolex Los Angeles Sail Grand Prix preview The action-packed weekend promises an unforgettable display of precision and teamwork The Rolex SailGP Championship heads to Los Angeles on March 15-16, bringing together the world's most accomplished sailors for two days of intense racing on identical F50 foiling catamarans. by Influence Sports & Media Posted 13 Mar 23:22 HKT SP80 breaks the mythical 50-knots barrier SP80 breaks the mythical 50-knots barrier Aiming to break the world sailing speed record before the summer With a new top speed of 51+ knots (95 km/h), the SP80 boat joins the exclusive group of sailboats capable of surpassing the mythical 50-knot barrier. The team continues to make progress and aims to break the world sailing speed record before the summer. by SP80 Posted 13 Mar 22:30 HKT McIntyre Mini Globe Race 2025 Leg 1 McIntyre Mini Globe Race 2025 Leg 1 Antigua to Panama provides a fast wet-n-wild ride to start the global 26000 mile adventure The inaugural McIntyre Mini Globe Race (MGR) has officially set sail, and what a start it's been! The first leg from Antigua to Panama has already delivered drama, camaraderie, and a masterclass in offshore sailing in these Mighty Mini's. by McIntyre Mini Globe Race Posted 13 Mar 20:24 HKT 60th Anniversary Congressional Cup preview 60th Anniversary Congressional Cup preview Defending champion leads world-class line up at anniversary event The prestigious Long Beach Yacht Club Congressional Cup, this year celebrating its milestone 60th Anniversary, today confirmed the line-up of ten skippers from seven countries to compete at the anniversary event from 30 April-4 May. by World Match Racing Tour Posted 13 Mar 17:49 HKT Winnings JJ Giltinan 18ft Skiff Championship Day 5 Winnings JJ Giltinan 18ft Skiff Championship Day 5 A critical race going into the weekend's final two races With just one point separating the two leading contenders for the Winnings 2025 JJ Giltinan 18ft Skiff Championship, today's Race 7 of the nine-race regatta was going to be critical going into the weekend's final two races. by Frank Quealey Posted 13 Mar 16:05 HKT iQFOiL International Games #2 in Cádiz day 3 iQFOiL International Games #2 in Cádiz day 3 A slow start but fast-paced sprint racing on day three After a morning delay due to no wind, the breeze finally arrived in the afternoon, allowing the iQFOiL fleets to showcase their speed and adaptability in Sprint Racing. by iQFOiL Communications Posted 13 Mar 14:08 HKT 171st NYYC Annual Regatta preview 171st NYYC Annual Regatta preview America's oldest, and best, regatta is getting even better For more than four decades, Ken Read has been turning good boats into national and world champions. by New York Yacht Club Posted 13 Mar 00:24 HKT GKA Kite-Surf World Cup Cape Verde preview GKA Kite-Surf World Cup Cape Verde preview Brazil's Gabriel Benetton and France's Capucine Delannoy are already there The 2025 Kite-Surf season kicks off in Cape Verde's iconic Ponta Preta, where the world champions will begin defending their titles. by GKA Kite World Tour Posted 12 Mar 22:48 HKT Alessandro Marega leads Finn World Ranking List Alessandro Marega leads Finn World Ranking List Christoph Burger is the biggest climber in the top 20, moving up 6 places Italy's European Champion Alessandro Marega continues to lead the Finn World Ranking List as the fleet prepares to head into the first major event of 2025. by Robert Deaves Posted 12 Mar 19:01 HKT iQFOiL International Games #2 in Cádiz day 2 iQFOiL International Games #2 in Cádiz day 2 Steady breeze and sunnier skies for the 240 athletes The 240 athletes enjoyed another intense day in El Puerto de Santa Maria, with all races completed across the six fleets: Senior, U19, and U17. by iQFOiL Communications Posted 12 Mar 17:38 HKT Winnings JJ Giltinan 18ft Skiff Championship Day 4 Winnings JJ Giltinan 18ft Skiff Championship Day 4 Races 5 and 6 were light and shifty Today's wind was light and shifty as it was yesterday, but the results of the two short-course races was vastly different, which has added to the drama of the final three races of the Winnings 2025 JJ Giltinan 18ft Skiff Championship. by Frank Quealey Posted 12 Mar 17:05 HKT 45th St. Maarten Heineken Regatta summary 45th St. Maarten Heineken Regatta summary 107 boats have now left the legendary celebration That's a wrap on the 45th St. Maarten Heineken Regatta! The Regatta Village has been broken down, visitors have checked out to fly home, and boats have casted off through Simpson Bay bridge one final time to head to their next destination. by St. Maarten Heineken Regatta Posted 12 Mar 15:46 HKT A game of Snakes and Ladders at Sea A game of Snakes and Ladders at Sea Melbourne Osaka Cup race update The race to Osaka is unfolding like a high-stakes game of snakes and ladders, with shifting winds and ocean currents playing a crucial role in the sailors' fortunes along the Australian eastern coastline. by Melbourne Osaka Cup Posted 12 Mar 14:41 HKT 80th Rolex Sydney Hobart Yacht Race entries open 80th Rolex Sydney Hobart Yacht Race entries open A fleet of over 120 yachts expected to compete in the milestone event The 80th anniversary of the Rolex Sydney Hobart Yacht Race is expected to attract huge interest from sailors from Australia and around the globe, all eager to participate in the milestone event. by RSHYR media Posted 12 Mar 14:13 HKT BPI Boracay 200, 2025 BPI Boracay 200, 2025 More than a capful of breeze The long race from Subic, reaching south to Cape Santiago and beating up the Verde Passage before bearing away at Calapan for the Tablas Strait by Guy Nowell Posted 12 Mar 11:09 HKT Entries open for the 29er Worlds and Europeans Entries open for the 29er Worlds and Europeans Hosted at Porto, Portugal and Riva del Garda, Italy The countdown has begun for the 2025 sailing season, and entries are now officially open for the 2025 World and European Championships! by International 29er Class Posted 12 Mar 01:08 HKT A windy Possession Point Race A windy Possession Point Race Some thoughts on the 2025 Possession Point Race Mea Culpa: I didn't take any pictures on Saturday's Possession Point Race. That's because both of my hands were either busy either dealing with foredeck duties or holding on tight to the lifelines of Jonathan and Libby McKee's Riptide 44, Dark Star. by David Schmidt Posted 11 Mar 23:00 HKT Antoine Mermod hails a fantastic race Antoine Mermod hails a fantastic race As the epic 10th edition of the Vendée Globe comes to an end The 10th edition of the Vendée Globe will go down as one of the greatest in the race's history, featuring more boats on the startline than ever before, more finishers than ever before, and an emphatic and record-breaking winner. by Ed Gorman / IMOCA Globe Series Posted 11 Mar 19:27 HKT ‘Modern classics' converge on Rolex Fastnet Race ‘Modern classics' converge on Rolex Fastnet Race Yet another record-sized fleet heading for July's race This year's special centenary edition of the Royal Ocean Racing Club's Rolex Fastnet Race may have the biggest fleet on record when it sets sail from Cowes on 26 July. by James Boyd / RORC Posted 11 Mar 18:12 HKT Winnings JJ Giltinan 18ft Skiff Championship Day 3 Winnings JJ Giltinan 18ft Skiff Championship Day 3 Light winds and low visibility no barrier for the faultless Yandoo team Two short-course races with rain and light, variable easterly conditions on Day 3 of the Winnings 2025 JJ Giltinan 18ft Skiff Championship made little difference to the incredible performance being shown by the defending champion Yandoo team. by Frank Quealey Posted 11 Mar 16:16 HKT Why the Switch? Why the Switch? John Higham gives us the details Mark Jardine, Managing Editor of Sail-World.com and YachtsandYachting.com, spoke with John Higham of Element 6 Evolution who designed and produce the Switch One Design foiling dinghy about what makes this class unique. by Mark Jardine Posted 11 Mar 14:30 HKT "It's still warmer than Hobart!" "It's still warmer than Hobart!" Usual suspects on form at Ocean Marina Jomtien At the end of the day Rolf Heemskerk was leading Ithinai Yingsiri by one skinny point, with Chris Way one more point in arrears. by Guy Kennard Posted 11 Mar 14:12 HKT Top 5 watersports accessories you need right now Top 5 watersports accessories you need right now Vaikobi has you covered both on and off the water with a large range of innovative accessories. Vaikobi has you covered both on and off the water with a large range of innovative accessories designed for life around the ocean. Accessorise your ocean lifestyle with Vaikobi. by Vaikobi Posted 11 Mar 10:00 HKT 2025 Puerto Rico World Cup overall 2025 Puerto Rico World Cup overall Champions crowned across multiple divisions after an unforgettable week The Puerto Rico Windsurf World Cup, presented by the Puerto Rico Tourism Company, concluded in spectacular fashion on Sunday, as champions were crowned across multiple divisions after an unforgettable week of competition. by International Windsurfing Tour Posted 11 Mar 08:24 HKT 2025 iQFOiL International Games #2 in Cádiz day 1 2025 iQFOiL International Games #2 in Cádiz day 1 Strong winds, waves, and squalls test 240 athletes across six fleets The opening day of the iQFOiL International Games #2 in Cadiz welcomed 240 athletes from 32 countries with extreme conditions that are expected to persist throughout the week. by iQFOiL Communications Posted 11 Mar 03:38 HKT 2025 Superyacht Challenge Antigua overall 2025 Superyacht Challenge Antigua overall Close competition and perfect sailing conditions For four exhilarating days, the stunning waters off Antigua played host to the 14th edition of the Superyacht Challenge Antigua, bringing together a fleet of majestic yachts, passionate sailors, and an atmosphere charged with competition and camaraderie. by Louay Habib Posted 11 Mar 02:40 HKT 2025 WingFoil Racing World Cup Morocco preview 2025 WingFoil Racing World Cup Morocco preview This prestigious event marks the first stop of the 2025 season The International Wing Sports Association (IWSA) is thrilled to announce the 2025 WingFoil Racing World Cup Morocco, set to take place in the stunning coastal city of Dakhla, from March 19 to March 23, 2025. by WingFoil Racing World Cup Posted 11 Mar 01:07 HKT Volvo Ladies Helm 2025 at RHKYC Volvo Ladies Helm 2025 at RHKYC Female skippers aboard the 47 boats across seven classe On the International Women's Day on Saturday 8 March, the Club hosted the annual Volvo Ladies Helm Day on Saturday with female skippers aboard the 47 boats across seven classes joining forces to celebrate and recognise women's achievements worldwide. by Royal Hong Kong Yacht Club Posted 10 Mar 15:27 HKT 45th St. Maarten Heineken Regatta Overall 45th St. Maarten Heineken Regatta Overall Iconic Sights for the Final Day The final day of racing was nothing short of legendary to wrap up an amazing 45th St. Maarten Heineken Regatta. Fleets made their way to their designated start boats out in Cole Bay and Simpson Bay. by St. Maarten Heineken Regatta Posted 10 Mar 14:41 HKT Melbourne Osaka Cup - Race update March 10th Melbourne Osaka Cup - Race update March 10th The first four boats are now racing on their quest to reach Osaka first In a staggered start, the first four boats are now racing on their quest to reach Osaka first ahead of the main start this coming Sunday, 16th March. by Melbourne to Osaka Media Posted 10 Mar 09:30 HKT