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 Last Minute Gifts with Henri-Lloyd Last Minute Gifts with Henri-Lloyd Discover the perfect present for your loved one Last-minute gifts can still be thoughtful. Discover the perfect present for your loved one. by Henri-Lloyd Posted 19 Dec 04:00 PST Vendée Globe Thursday Morning Update Vendée Globe Thursday Morning Update Full Throttle Charlie Charlie Dalin on MACIF Santé Prévoyance is back in the lead of the Vendée Globe, having traded the top spot with Yoann Richomme on Paprec Arkéa and Sébastien Simon on Groupe Dubreuil over the past 48 hours. by Mark Jardine Posted 19 Dec 01:21 PST Anticipation builds for the IDP and Hansa Worlds Anticipation builds for the IDP and Hansa Worlds Three months away from commencing in Australia with 170 competitors expected The Hansa World and International Championships are three months away from commencing in Australia with 170 competitors expected. Leading into the Championships will be the World Sailing Inclusive Development Program. by RPAYC Posted 18 Dec 20:57 PST 2024 RSHYR: The accidental nautical nudist 2024 RSHYR: The accidental nautical nudist Few nautical stories are as dramatic as that of Tom Robinson Few if any sailors in the 2024 Rolex Sydney to Hobart Yacht Race have a nautical story as dramatic as that of Tom Robinson. by Steve Dettre/RSHYR media Posted 18 Dec 19:15 PST Vendée Globe Race Wednesday Update Vendée Globe Race Wednesday Update Three good men trading the lead The incredible three-sided battle, halfway across the frozen southern Pacific, midway between Tasmania and Cape Horn, continues at high speeds. by Vendée Globe media Posted 18 Dec 09:33 PST 2025 Melges 24 Southeast Regional Racing Circuit 2025 Melges 24 Southeast Regional Racing Circuit A new and exciting racing opportunity for all Melges 24 teams within the U.S. Southeast region The U.S. Melges 24 Class Association (USM24CA) is thrilled to introduce the inaugural 2025 Southeast Racing Series (M24SERS), offering a new and exciting racing opportunity for all Melges 24 teams within the U.S. Southeast region. by U.S. Melges 24 Class Association Posted 18 Dec 06:32 PST Vendee Globe: A few hundred metres cover top group Vendee Globe: A few hundred metres cover top group Racing in the world's longest match race continues. Pip Hare interview - heading for Melbourne Impossibly the lead has tightened further in the world single-handed, non-stop round the world matchracing championship - otherwise known as the Vendee Globe race. Pip Hare is heading for Melbourne - and is interviewed here. by Richard Gladwell/Sail-World.com/nz Posted 18 Dec 06:30 PST All set at the 48th Palamós Christmas Race All set at the 48th Palamós Christmas Race 239 crews from 16 countries are set to compete The Christmas Race is the competition of reference for all sailors, and those who have participated know that it is not just another regatta in the calendar, and this is clear, especially outside of Spain. by Jaume Soler Posted 18 Dec 03:22 PST Vendée Globe Wednesday Morning Update Vendée Globe Wednesday Morning Update Another Day, Another Leader! Sébastien Simon on Groupe Dubreuil is the new leader of the Vendée Globe, just 2.3 nautical miles ahead of Yoann Richomme on Paprec Arkéa and Charlie Dalin on MACIF Santé Prévoyance. This incredible battle shows no signs of letting up. by Mark Jardine Posted 18 Dec 02:13 PST Allen Launches 'The Hardware Handbook' Allen Launches 'The Hardware Handbook' A new newsletter for sailing enthusiasts Allen, the UK's leading manufacturer of high-performance sailing hardware, is thrilled to announce the launch of its brand-new newsletter, The Hardware Handbook. by Allen Posted 18 Dec 00:30 PST Something good for all in the long range forecast Something good for all in the long range forecast The countdown to the 2024 Rolex Sydney Hobart Yacht Race continues The long range forecast conditions are likely to feature north easterly winds for the start of the 2024 Rolex Sydney Hobart Yacht Race on Boxing Day. by Steve Dettre/RSHYR media Posted 17 Dec 22:16 PST Sunday's racing to decide 18ft Skiff NSW champion Sunday's racing to decide 18ft Skiff NSW champion It will all come down to two short course races in Sydney Harbour It will all come down to two short course races to decide which team will become the 2024-25 NSW 18ft skiff champion when the 16-boat fleet lines up for the final day's racing on Sydney Harbour next Sunday. by Frank Quealey Posted 17 Dec 21:57 PST WASZP takes flight with World Sailing WASZP takes flight with World Sailing Formal application made to become an official World Sailing class WASZP is proud to announce its formal application to become an official World Sailing class. Until now, WASZP has consciously operated outside the mainstream sailing infrastructure. by WASZP Class Posted 17 Dec 21:21 PST Technology dramatically aids weather forecasters Technology dramatically aids weather forecasters As they prepare the crews for the 2024 Rolex Sydney Hobart Yacht Race on Boxing Day Massive changes in technology over the last 20 years have dramatically aided weather forecasters, as they prepare the crews for the 2024 Rolex Sydney Hobart Yacht Race on Boxing Day. by Steve Dettre/RSHYR media Posted 17 Dec 20:40 PST Rio wants to host 2027 America's Cup Rio wants to host 2027 America's Cup According to letters leaked into the Italian media, Rio de Janerio has its hat in the ring for AC38 According to letters leaked into the Italian media, Rio de Janerio has thrown its hat in the ring for the staging of the 38th America's Cup, expected to be sailed in 2027. by Richard Gladwell/Sail-World NZ Posted 17 Dec 18:15 PST Vendée Globe Race Tuesday Update Vendée Globe Race Tuesday Update Three's company.. Many seasoned observers predicted this Vendée Globe might play out as a two cornered tussle between Charlie Dalin and the hugely talented, meticulous first timer Yoann Richomme. by Vendée Globe media Posted 17 Dec 09:15 PST 2025 Bayview Mackinac Race Communication #1 2025 Bayview Mackinac Race Communication #1 The MRA has submitted the Notice of Race to the Bayview Yacht Club Board of Governors The Mackinac Race Authority (MRA) has been hard at work since the conclusion of the 100th Bayview Mackinac Race, and are excited to be starting our Second Century of Bayview Mackinac racing! by Bayview Mackinac Race Posted 17 Dec 09:10 PST Mini Globe Race, Vendee Globe, and US Sailing news Mini Globe Race, Vendee Globe, and US Sailing news David Schmidt looks at the current racing news from a North American perspective While the eyes of the sailing world are rightfully glued to the Southern Ocean-exploits of the ongoing Vendée Globe sailors (see below), another round-the-world race is beginning to capture my imagination. by David Schmidt Posted 17 Dec 08:00 PST Get ready for the Rolex Fastnet Race 2025 Get ready for the Rolex Fastnet Race 2025 Less than a month to go until registration is open With less than a month to go until registration is open for the 2025 Rolex Fastnet Race, the Royal Ocean Racing Club (RORC), has published the Notice of Race. by Louay Habib / RORC Posted 17 Dec 06:39 PST Loft 57: North Sails Podcast: Behind the scenes Loft 57: North Sails Podcast: Behind the scenes The episodes feature Loft 57 hosts Ken Read and Charlie Enright and a series of guests Loft 57, the North Sails podcast, opens the doors to the biggest names in sailing. The episodes feature Loft 57 hosts Ken Read and Charlie Enright, who dive into inspiring conversations. Follow the links below to listen to Loft 57 and join the discussion. by North Sails Posted 17 Dec 04:15 PST Vendée Globe Tuesday Morning Update Vendée Globe Tuesday Morning Update Yoann Richomme powers into the lead It is extraordinary that after 13,000 nautical miles sailed, just a few miles separate Yoann Richomme on Paprec Arkéa and Charlie Dalin on MACIF Santé Prévoyance. The two skippers are engaged in a match race with the Pacific Ocean as their playground. by Mark Jardine Posted 16 Dec 23:40 PST 2026 J24 Worlds set for Melbourne 2026 J24 Worlds set for Melbourne Being held at the iconic Sandringham Yacht Club The 2026 J24 World Championship is being held at the iconic Sandringham Yacht Club in Melbourne from the 4-11th November. This will be the 4th Worlds to be held in Australia and the second at Sandringham YC. by Simon Grain Posted 16 Dec 23:19 PST Vendee Globe: Lead change imminent Vendee Globe: Lead change imminent Second placed skipper, Youann Richomme is about to take the lead as the racers pass New Zealand Second placed skipper, Youann Richomme is about to take the lead as the racers pass New Zealand. At the latest sked (0200hrs) UTC current leader, Charlie Dalin was separated by just 4nm from Youann Richomme. by Richard Gladwell/Sail-World.com/nz Posted 16 Dec 18:53 PST US Sailing Announces Nominees US Sailing Announces Nominees For 2024 Rolex Yachtsman and Yachtswoman of the Year US Sailing, the national governing body for the sport, is pleased to announce nominees for the 2024 US Sailing Rolex Yachtsman and Yachtswoman of the Year, widely acknowledged as the premier individual sailing honors in the nation. by US Sailing Posted 16 Dec 15:11 PST Szabolcs Weöres retires from the Vendée Globe Szabolcs Weöres retires from the Vendée Globe Due to irreparable damage to the D2 shroud on his IMOCA Because of irreparable damage to the D2 shroud on his IMOCA, New Europe, Hungarian skipper Szabolcs Weöres has made the difficult decision to retire from Vendée Globe 2024-25. by Vendée Globe media Posted 16 Dec 12:37 PST Vendée Globe Race Monday Update Vendée Globe Race Monday Update Richomme's downwind speed advantage is telling Two days after snatching second from Sébastien Simon (Groupe Dubreuil) Yoann Richomme, skipper of PAPREC ARKÉA is hard on the heels of Charlie Dalin (MACIF Santé Prévoyance). by Vendée Globe media Posted 16 Dec 09:35 PST World Sailing publishes Accessibility Guide World Sailing publishes Accessibility Guide To support inclusion at events and venues World Sailing has published its first Accessibility Guide to support and advise event organisers and venues in making proactive changes to encourage a fully inclusive sport at all levels. by World Sailing Posted 16 Dec 08:38 PST