WASZP & SAILGP launch new competition format WASZP & SAILGP launch new competition format To introduce a WASZP Grand Final Event and Global Qualification Series WASZP, the innovative one-design foiling class, and SailGP, the global racing championship, have announced a strategic restructuring of their original partnership to introduce a WASZP Grand Final Event and Global Qualification Series. by Marc Ablett Posted 22 Dec 21:15 PST Rolex Sydney Hobart first timers say 'bring it on' Rolex Sydney Hobart first timers say 'bring it on' Olivia Gates, 30, will compete in her first Sydney Hobart on December 26 Olivia Gates, 30, will compete in her first Sydney Hobart on December 26 - and it is interesting to consider that when the nurse from Newcastle moved to Sydney four years ago, sailing was not on her radar. by Greta Quealy / RSHYR Media Posted 22 Dec 16:57 PST 48th Palamós Christmas Race overall 48th Palamós Christmas Race overall Polish crews are the big winners The 48th Palamós Christmas Race crowned its winners after four days of intense competition in the waters of the bay of Palamós (Girona), with a very high international participation with teams from 16 countries represented. by Jaume Soler Posted 22 Dec 11:22 PST Cape Horn records set to tumble Cape Horn records set to tumble Fatigue is the constant, gnawing, universal presence in the Vendée Globe At six weeks into the Vendée Globe, with the leading duo Yoann Richomme (PAPREC ARKÉA) and Charlie Dalin (MACIF Santé Prévoyance) set to round Cape Horn late tomorrow, fatigue is the constant, gnawing, universal presence. by Vendée Globe media Posted 22 Dec 10:25 PST 2025 AEGEAN 600 now open for entry 2025 AEGEAN 600 now open for entry Fifth edition to start on 6th July Organizers at the Hellenic Offshore Racing Club (HORC) are pleased to announce that the entry process is now open for the fifth edition of the AEGEAN 600. by AEGEAN 600 Posted 22 Dec 09:48 PST Sailing Grand Slam announces 2025 event dates Sailing Grand Slam announces 2025 event dates Along with a new website and the initial Notice of Race The new Sailing Slam (SGS) continues to take shape, with a new website launched and the initial Notice of Race published for 2025, the first year of the series. by Kiel Week Posted 22 Dec 04:37 PST Another Chapter enters its exciting chapter yet Another Chapter enters its exciting chapter yet Set for the epic 2024 Rolex Sydney Hobart Yacht Race Tommy Dickens might have turned down some offers in his young life, but when the 23-year-old from the UK was given the chance to sail in the Cruising Yacht Club of Australia's 2024 Rolex Sydney Hobart Yacht Race, he grabbed it with both hands. by Greta Quealy / RSHYR Media Posted 22 Dec 02:03 PST Vendée Globe Sunday Morning Update Vendée Globe Sunday Morning Update Close Cross in the Pacific! Yoann Richomme on Paprec Arkéa took the lead in the Vendée Globe on Saturday, and continues his charge towards Cape Horn, but Charlie Dalin on MACIF Santé Prévoyance seems unfazed, biding his time for when the Atlantic conditions may suit him better. by Mark Jardine Posted 22 Dec 01:26 PST 18ft Skiff NSW Championship overall 18ft Skiff NSW Championship overall The Rag & Famish Hotel team clinch the title after an exciting final day The Rag & Famish Hotel team of Harry Price/Josh Porebski, Max Paul and Finn Rodowicz became the 2024-25 NSW 18ft skiff champion after an exciting day of action-packed racing in the final two races of the championship on Sydney Harbour today. by Frank Quealey Posted 22 Dec 00:02 PST Overall contenders ready to race Overall contenders ready to race Six past winners are racing in the 2024 Rolex Sydney Hobart Yacht Race Ronald Epstein, owner/skipper of the new JPK 11.80, Bacchanal, found himself a little bit star-struck he sat in the middle of the heavyweight panel for the 2024 Rolex Sydney Hobart Yacht Race Overall Contenders press conference at the CYCA today. by Greta Quealy / RSHYR Media Posted 21 Dec 22:02 PST Sydney Hobart – Tasman in 20 hours Sydney Hobart – Tasman in 20 hours Four days out from the big race is always a perilous time to be making weather predictions Four days out from the big race is always a perilous time to be making weather predictions. The advanced computer models we have today do make it more approachable than ever, however. by John Curnow, Editor, Sail-World AUS Posted 21 Dec 21:06 PST 48th Palamós Christmas Race Day 3 48th Palamós Christmas Race Day 3 Final day set to decide the champions The penultimate day saw some classes, such as the 29er class with the Poles Symon Kolka and Bartorsz Zmudzinski, in 420 the Italians Alessio Cindolo and Sara Valente and in ILCA 4 the Argentinean Bruno Römer, very well on course for the final victory. by Jaume Soler Posted 21 Dec 14:05 PST Zhik partners with LawConnect Zhik partners with LawConnect To dominate the Sydney to Hobart Yacht Race Zhik, the industry leader in performance sailing apparel, is thrilled to extend its partnership with LawConnect for a further three years, supporting the super maxi yacht for the upcoming Sydney to Hobart Yacht Race. by Zhik Posted 21 Dec 13:30 PST Vendée Globe Race Saturday Update Vendée Globe Race Saturday Update Christmas box-office blockbuster at Cape Horn The tactical battle at the front of the Vendée Globe is every bit as engaging as any Christmas TV thriller except in this instance there is no bad guy, no evil villain to hiss at. by Vendée Globe media Posted 21 Dec 10:00 PST Transpac is for everyone Transpac is for everyone Entries are stacking up for Transpac 2025, with 34 boats committed to the sailing contest Once again, the challenge of racing 2,225nm from Los Angeles to Hawaii is drawing all types of boats, from high-tech multihulls to traditional monohulls, from amateurs racing for the first time to veteran competitors. by Transpacific Yacht Club Posted 21 Dec 09:23 PST Vendée Globe Race: Cape Horn, the story of a myth Vendée Globe Race: Cape Horn, the story of a myth The third and final great cape of the Vendée Globe should be passed by the leaders on Monday The leaders, Charlie Dalin (MACIF Santé Prévoyance), Yoann Richomme (PAPREC ARKÉA) and Sébastien Simon (Groupe Dubreuil) should pass Cape Horn on Monday. by Vendée Globe media Posted 21 Dec 07:05 PST Vendée Globe Saturday Morning Update Vendée Globe Saturday Morning Update Now or Never for Yoann Richomme? Yoann Richomme on Paprec Arkéa is just 2.43 nautical miles behind Charlie Dalin on MACIF Santé Prévoyance in the 06:00 ranking, and he knows now is the time he needs to take the lead in the Vendée Globe. by Mark Jardine Posted 21 Dec 01:05 PST Another Sydney Hobart - Another family affair Another Sydney Hobart - Another family affair The complexities of family dynamics and the whole adventure has the capacity to go pear-shaped Sailing isn't as easy as it might look to some - and add the complexities of family dynamics and the whole adventure has the capacity to go pear-shaped. by Greta Quealy | RSHYR Media Posted 20 Dec 22:51 PST Rolex Sydney Hobart double Handed sailors Rolex Sydney Hobart double Handed sailors Second time's the charm for father and son duo Martin and John Cross Second time's the charm for father and son duo Martin and John Cross, who this year will be racing the Jeanneau Sunfast 3300 Transcendence Rudy Project for their second time in the Rolex Sydney Hobart Yacht Race (RSHYR) Double Handed division. by Greta Quealy | RSHYR Media Posted 20 Dec 21:16 PST Vaikobi relaunches its UV Ocean Tech range of tops Vaikobi relaunches its UV Ocean Tech range of tops Just in time for the Aussie Summer! When it comes to high-performance sun protection you can wear all day long, Vaikobi's updated UV Ocean Tech range stands out as a game-changer. by Vaikobi Posted 20 Dec 14:00 PST Warren Jones International Youth Regatta Skippers Warren Jones International Youth Regatta Skippers RFVYC thrilled to announce the 12 skippers who will line up for the event RFBYC is thrilled to announce the 12 skippers who will line up for the highly anticipated 2025 Warren Jones International Youth Regatta. The event will take place from 27-31 January 2025, in the picturesque Freshwater Bay, Perth, Western Australia. by Royal Freshwater Bay Yacht Club Posted 20 Dec 13:33 PST 48th Palamós Christmas Race Day 2 48th Palamós Christmas Race Day 2 Argentinian ILCA 4 sailor Bruno Römer holds on to the lead Another long day in the 48th Palamós Christmas Race, which has reached its halfway point after the first two days of competition. by Jaume Soler Posted 20 Dec 12:08 PST Vendée Globe Race Friday Update Vendée Globe Race Friday Update A great exotic phase After 40 days at sea more than 800 miles separate the leading trio - Charlie Dalin (MACIF Santé Prévoyance), Yoann Richomme (PAPREC ARKÉA) and Sébastien Simon (Groupe Dubreuil) - from their pursuers. by Vendée Globe media Posted 20 Dec 08:42 PST 2025 NWSA Conference Presented by American Sailing 2025 NWSA Conference Presented by American Sailing “Knowledge – skills – fun” while celebrating NWSA's 35th anniversary The National Women's Sailing Association (NWSA) is expanding their 2025 National Women's Sailing Association Conference Presented by American Sailing to three days June 6 - 8 at the University of South Florida, St. Petersburg. by National Women's Sailing Association Posted 20 Dec 07:58 PST Sylvain Canet enters the Global Solo Challenge Sylvain Canet enters the Global Solo Challenge He discovered his love for the sea and sailing as a young boy Following Italian skipper Marcello Queirolo's recent entry, Sylvain, a seasoned sailor with over 50 years of experience, brings his lifelong passion and expertise to the event. by Marco Nannini / Global Solo Challenge Posted 20 Dec 06:50 PST Cup Spy: Best race-craft key factor in Kiwi's win Cup Spy: Best race-craft key factor in Kiwi's win Best race-craft cited by top America's Cup coach as key factor behind Barcelona win Top America's Cup coach on why the cards fell the Kiwi's way in their successful Defence in Barcelona - but the win was a lot closer than Auckland despite the similar score-line. by Richard Gladwell/Sail-World NZ Posted 20 Dec 05:09 PST Clarisse Crémer in the Vendée Globe week 6 Clarisse Crémer in the Vendée Globe week 6 The frustration of the competition Clarisse Crémer continues to impress with consistency, infectious happiness at being single-handed in the most remote corners of the planet, but also with her tenacity that stands up to any setback, and fighting spirit that speaks volumes about ambitions. by L'Occitane Sailing Team Posted 20 Dec 02:29 PST RORC Centenary Season - Notice of race published RORC Centenary Season - Notice of race published Unveiling a thrilling programme of races for its centenary year The Royal Ocean Racing Club (RORC) has published the 2025 Notice of Race, unveiling a thrilling programme of races for its centenary year. by Louay Habib/RORC Posted 20 Dec 01:58 PST 2024 RSHYR: Oldest yachts aim for top spot 2024 RSHYR: Oldest yachts aim for top spot Bill Barry-Cotter and his family regularly sailed the family yacht Katwinchar in the 1960s Growing up in Sydney's Pittwater in the 1960s, Bill Barry-Cotter and his family regularly sailed the family yacht - Katwinchar, a Watney Circa 1904 build. by Greta Quealy | RSHYR Media Posted 20 Dec 01:52 PST Vendée Globe Friday Morning Update Vendée Globe Friday Morning Update Record Pace at Point Nemo Charlie Dalin on MACIF Santé Prévoyance continues to lead the Vendée Globe, but Yoann Richomme on Paprec Arkéa isn't letting him get away as they pass the longitude of Point Nemo. by Mark Jardine Posted 19 Dec 23:14 PST Dalton reflects on another extraordinary year Dalton reflects on another extraordinary year ETNZ managed an unprecedented third successive America's Cup victory winning 7-2 2024 has been another extraordinary year for Emirates Team New Zealand which managed an unprecedented third successive America's Cup victory winning 7-2 in the Louis Vuitton 37th America's Cup against INEOS Britannia in Barcelona. by Emirates Team NZ Posted 19 Dec 20:09 PST Rolex Sydney Hobart Yacht Race Commentary team Rolex Sydney Hobart Yacht Race Commentary team Two household names in the Australian sporting community are the official commentators The Cruising Yacht Club of Australia (CYCA) is pleased to announce that two household names in the Australian sporting community, Gordon Bray AM and Peter Shipway, are the official commentators for the 2024 Rolex Sydney Hobart Yacht Race (RSHYR). by Greta Quealy | RSHYR Media Posted 19 Dec 17:04 PST Zhik partners with Comanche Zhik partners with Comanche To challenge the 2024 Sydney to Hobart Yacht Race Zhik, the global leader in high-performance sailing apparel, proudly announces its partnership with Comanche for the 2024 Sydney to Hobart Yacht Race, setting sail on Boxing Day. by Zhik Posted 19 Dec 13:30 PST 48th Palamós Christmas Race Day 1 48th Palamós Christmas Race Day 1 Two races to kick off the racing The start of the 48th Palamós Christmas Race saw two races in all classes, after the north-westerly wind (gregal), which blew unstable in terms of intensity, started at around 10 knots and reached 14 knots before dropping to 6. by Jaume Soler Posted 19 Dec 10:48 PST Vendée Globe Race Thursday Update Vendée Globe Race Thursday Update Finding Nemo The three Vendée Globe leaders continue their immense battle. Charlie Dalin (MACIF Santé Prévoyance) is once again steadily building his lead over Yoann Richomme (PAPREC ARKÉA) who is in second this afternoon 47 miles behind. by Vendée Globe media Posted 19 Dec 08:52 PST Charlie Dalin, back at the head of the fleet! Charlie Dalin, back at the head of the fleet! MACIF Santé Prévoyance back to 100% of its potential in the Vendée Globe "Can you hear that correctly? MACIF Santé Prévoyance is now back to 100% of its potential!" announced yesterday, Wednesday December 18, the Le Havre skipper, all smiles. by IMOCA MACIF Santé Prévoyance Posted 19 Dec 08:04 PST Invest in excellence: Oakcliff making a difference Invest in excellence: Oakcliff making a difference Dawn Riley looks back on 2024's outcomes With 2024 in the record books, including Newport to Bermuda, the Olympics, and America's Cup, one outcome is unmistakable. Oakcliff is putting points on the board and elevating America's performance. by Dawn Riley, Oakcliff Sailing Posted 19 Dec 08:02 PST Ian Walker: Gripped by the Vendée Globe Ian Walker: Gripped by the Vendée Globe Waiting for Cape Horn to play its part Like hundreds of thousands of others around the world, Ian Walker, a double Olympic silver medallist and winning skipper of the 2014-15 Volvo Ocean Race, has been gripped by the drama of the Vendée Globe. by Ed Gorman / IMOCA Globe Series Posted 19 Dec 06:44 PST RORC Transatlantic Race Multihulls chasing dreams RORC Transatlantic Race Multihulls chasing dreams This year a variety of multihulls will be challenging for Line Honours and the MOCRA Class The 2025 RORC Transatlantic Race will have a different outcome in respect of overall multihull line honours, compared to recent years. by Louay Habib / RORC Posted 19 Dec 05:42 PST Marcello Queirolo enters the Global Solo Challenge Marcello Queirolo enters the Global Solo Challenge It is proving to be one of the most accessible and internationally diverse solo sailing events It's been an incredibly busy time behind the scenes at the Global Solo Challenge (GSC), as the event continues to gain remarkable momentum. by Marco Nannini / Global Solo Challenge Posted 19 Dec 05:33 PST