‘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 03:12 PDT 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 01:16 PDT Why the Switch? Why the Switch? 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Accessorise your ocean lifestyle with Vaikobi. by Vaikobi Posted 10 Mar 19:00 PDT 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 10 Mar 17:24 PDT 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 10 Mar 12:38 PDT 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 10 Mar 11:40 PDT 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 10 Mar 10:07 PDT Ida Lewis Distance Race 2025 calendar announcement Ida Lewis Distance Race 2025 calendar announcement The event is celebrating its 20th Anniversary in 2025 Celebrating its 20th Anniversary in 2025, the Ida Lewis Distance Race is a 24-hour offshore race with tight competition among various classes. by Barby MacGowan Posted 10 Mar 07:26 PDT 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 9 Mar 23:41 PDT Port of Los Angeles Harbor Cup overall Port of Los Angeles Harbor Cup overall The Trojans of University of Southern California win the 17th running of the event The Trojans of University of Southern California won the 17th running of The Port of Los Angeles/Cal Maritime Harbor Cup Regatta. by Los Angeles Yacht Club Posted 9 Mar 19:03 PDT Two boats. Same Direction. Two boats. Same Direction. You know the deal… It means there's a race on. You know the deal… It means there's a race on. So, the second South Pacific Superyacht Rendezvous is set for August 26 to 29, 2025. If it is even half as much fun and interesting as the first one, then it will bolster its burgeoning reputation. by John Curnow, Sail-World.com AUS Editor Posted 9 Mar 14:00 PDT Race Yachts latest premium offerings Race Yachts latest premium offerings Come and experience some of the best Race Yachts on the market today Come and experience some of the best Race Yachts on the market today. 2025 has started strong as we have never been busier, it's time to prepare for the 80th Rolex Sydney Hobart race later this year. by Jason Rowed, Race Yachts Posted 9 Mar 13:00 PDT 2025 Superyacht Challenge Antigua day 3 2025 Superyacht Challenge Antigua day 3 Super Saturday and questionable fashion choices The second race of the series was held in superb conditions off the South Coast of Antigua with a light to moderate easterly wind at the start. by Louay Habib Posted 9 Mar 08:32 PDT Cádiz set to host iQFOiL International Games #2 Cádiz set to host iQFOiL International Games #2 A crucial test for senior, youth & junior athletes The vibrant waters and town of Cádiz are set to welcome some of the world's top iQFOiL windsurfers as the iQFOiL International Games #2 takes place from March 8th to 14th, 2025. by iQFOiL Communications Posted 9 Mar 05:03 PDT Winnings JJ Giltinan 18ft Skiff Championship Day 2 Winnings JJ Giltinan 18ft Skiff Championship Day 2 Defending champions score second consecutive win The defending champion Yandoo team of Tom Needham, Fang Warren and Lewis Brake gave a brilliant display of speed and tactical sailing to totally dominate the top end of the highly-talented teams to score its second consecutive win. by Frank Quealey Posted 9 Mar 00:39 PDT 45th St. Maarten Heineken Regatta Day 3 45th St. Maarten Heineken Regatta Day 3 Beach Stadium Racing and Surprises Day three of the 45th St. Maarten Heineken Regatta had non-stop racing action happening on both Dutch and French sides of the island, with a special Diam 24 beach-stadium race in Grand Case! by St. Maarten Heineken Regatta Posted 8 Mar 23:24 PDT Bacardi Cup Invitational Regatta 2025 overall Bacardi Cup Invitational Regatta 2025 overall Bacardi Cup legends Mateusz Kusznierewicz & Bruno Prada sail to a sixth straight victory On a day where every gust mattered and every tack counted, Biscayne Bay transformed the light-air finale into a masterclass of precision and teamwork. by Luissa Smith Posted 8 Mar 21:34 PDT Auckland Boat Show: Positivity in the industry Auckland Boat Show: Positivity in the industry The Auckland Boat Show has come to a close for 2025, and exhibitors report a positive show The Auckland Boat Show has come to a close for 2025, and exhibitors report a positive show with strong enquiries. by Isla McKechnie Posted 8 Mar 20:41 PDT Port of Los Angeles Harbor Cup day 2 Port of Los Angeles Harbor Cup day 2 Trojans of the University of Southern California lead Day Two of racing in the Los Angeles Yacht Club is complete with the Trojans of the University of Southern California first and the Rainbows of University of Hawaii close behind in second. by Los Angeles Yacht Club Posted 8 Mar 20:07 PDT 2025 Superyacht Challenge Antigua day 2 2025 Superyacht Challenge Antigua day 2 Sailing skills and paddleboard thrills A tricky first day of racing for the Superyacht Challenge Antigua with 9-13 knots of breeze from the southeast oscillating throughout race-time. by Louay Habib Posted 8 Mar 06:31 PST Vendée Globe - It's a wrap Vendée Globe - It's a wrap Belgian skipper Denis Van Weynbergh is back in Les Sables d'Olonne Belgian skipper Denis Van Weynbergh completes solo non stop round the world passage but finishes outside the 2024 Vendée Globe ranking. by Vendée Globe media Posted 8 Mar 06:14 PST Vendée Globe 2024 Documentary Vendée Globe 2024 Documentary An extraordinary event recaptured over 52 minutes There were 40 solo skippers who set off on November 10 in front of a cheering crowd, for a race that will go down in history. by Vendée Globe media Posted 8 Mar 04:00 PST Winnings JJ Giltinan 18ft Skiff Championship Day 1 Winnings JJ Giltinan 18ft Skiff Championship Day 1 A great opening race on Sydney Harbour for the 28 teams In the typically light, sometimes fluky Easterly conditions which prevailed for Race 1, the defending champion Yandoo team of Tom Needham, Fang Warren and Lewis Brake took the opening day's honours with a 1m9s victory. by Frank Quealey Posted 8 Mar 00:32 PST 45th St. Maarten Heineken Regatta Day 2 45th St. Maarten Heineken Regatta Day 2 Contrasting conditions and iconic St. Maarten scenes along the Dutch coastlines Day two of the 45th St. Maarten Heineken Regatta brought contrasting conditions and iconic St. Maarten scenes along the Dutch coastlines. The morning started out with blue skies, bright sunshine, and a light breeze. by St. Maarten Heineken Regatta Posted 7 Mar 23:23 PST Auckland Boat Show: Collaboration the key Auckland Boat Show: Collaboration the key In a challenging market, NZ marine companies are pulling together to further boating excellence In a challenging market, New Zealand marine companies are pulling together to further boating excellence. The Auckland Boat Show has just wrapped up its third day of four, and the 2025 show is emerging as one of innovation and collaboration. by Isla McKechnie Posted 7 Mar 23:18 PST Port of Los Angeles Harbor Cup day 1 Port of Los Angeles Harbor Cup day 1 The day was not full of rainbows for all the teams Day One of racing in the Los Angeles Yacht Club is complete with the of the University of Hawaii in first. The Rainbows are eight-time victors. by Los Angeles Yacht Club Posted 7 Mar 20:55 PST Bacardi Cup Invitational Regatta 2025 Day 5 Bacardi Cup Invitational Regatta 2025 Day 5 Mental challenge on light and shifty Biscayne Bay sees new faces claim wins On the penultimate day of racing at the 98th Bacardi Cup and Bacardi Invitational Regatta, Biscayne Bay demonstrated all the reasons why sailing is a thinking person's sport. by Luissa Smith Posted 7 Mar 20:46 PST Jr. Pan American Games Sailing Team announced Jr. Pan American Games Sailing Team announced Four athletes named, set to compete in Paraguay this August Four US athletes will take the water for the second ever Junior Pan American Games coming up August 9-23, 2025 in Asunción, Paraguay. by US Sailing Team Posted 7 Mar 15:37 PST Gender equality at Trofeo Princesa Sofia Mallorca Gender equality at Trofeo Princesa Sofia Mallorca Four of the ten disciplines participating in the Mallorcan classic of Olympic classes are female The Trofeo Princesa Sofia Mallorca represents a benchmark in the promotion of gender equality in sailing on International Women's Day, which is celebrated this Saturday, March 8. by Trofeo S.A.R. Princesa Sofía Posted 7 Mar 09:42 PST US Sailing Youth Team qualification update US Sailing Youth Team qualification update Over half of the 72 sailors who will qualify have now earned their spot on the team Over half of the 72 sailors who will qualify for the Youth National Team in 2025 have now earned their spot on the team based on top finishes at class association Midwinter Championships. by US Sailing Posted 7 Mar 09:38 PST 2025 Superyacht Challenge Antigua day 1 2025 Superyacht Challenge Antigua day 1 Great racing in a thrilling 20-knot breeze from the southeast The 14th edition of the Superyacht Challenge Antigua roared to life on Thursday, 06 March, with a thrilling 20-knot breeze from the southeast. With the wind speed was soaring in the gusts into the high 20s and the Caribbean surf was churning below. by Louay Habib Posted 7 Mar 07:29 PST Experience a Unique Charter Opportunity Experience a Unique Charter Opportunity Chartering an X-Yacht provides numerous benefits that can turn your dream of sailing into reality Chartering an X-Yacht in Denmark offers an exciting and unique opportunity to experience the ultimate in sailing. by X-Yachts Posted 7 Mar 06:00 PST 52 Super Series Porto Cervo Sailing Week preview 52 Super Series Porto Cervo Sailing Week preview Season finale for the world's leading grand prix monohull circuit When the 52 Super Series returns to race the 52 Super Series Porto Cervo Sailing Week on the beautiful Costa Smeralda it will mark the return of the world's leading grand prix monohull circuit for the first time since 2019. by 52 Super Series Posted 7 Mar 03:04 PST JJ Giltinan 18ft Skiff Invitation Race JJ Giltinan 18ft Skiff Invitation Race Yandoo prepares to defend the title As we move toward Saturday's first race of the Winnings 2025 JJ Giltinan 18ft Skiff Championship on Sydney Harbour, the defending champion Yandoo team faces a strong line-up of local, interstate and international challengers. by Frank Quealey Posted 7 Mar 00:27 PST 45th St. Maarten Heineken Regatta Day 1 45th St. Maarten Heineken Regatta Day 1 Sun, Squalls, and Serious Fun Around the Island The 45th St. Maarten Heineken Regatta started off with a bang as fleets were sent offshore and around the island for day 1 of racing! by St. Maarten Heineken Regatta Posted 6 Mar 23:03 PST Bacardi Cup Invitational Regatta 2025 Day 4 Bacardi Cup Invitational Regatta 2025 Day 4 Over 600 sailors from 24 nations take over Biscayne Bay Over six hundred sailors in more than 200 boats and representing 24 countries took to the water across four race courses off Miami today. The Melges 24, J/70, Snipe, Viper 640 and VX One classes joined the Star fleet for the Bacardi Invitational Regatta. by Luissa Smith Posted 6 Mar 19:22 PST America's Cup: Emirates Team NZs wins immortalised America's Cup: Emirates Team NZs wins immortalised Rick Youmans will be showing his latest work entitled "3-Pete" on the Sail-World NZ stand Noted marine artist Rick Youmans will be showing his latest work entitled "3-Pete" on the Sail-World NZ stand (207 - second level of the VEC) at the Auckland Boat Show, which starts this Thursday. by Sail-World.com/nz Posted 6 Mar 18:20 PST Auckland Boat Show - 1.3kms of boats/marinas Auckland Boat Show - 1.3kms of boats/marinas The 24th edition of the Auckland Boat Show got underway with a harbour filled with exhibits The 24th edition of the Auckland Boat Show got underway Thursday, and central Auckland is filled with large luxury yachts and plenty of marine innovation. by Isla McKechnie Posted 6 Mar 17:24 PST World-class safety training for all sailors World-class safety training for all sailors During Annual Safety-at-Sea Seminar at the USNA In the aftermath of the deadly 1979 Fastnet Race, a safety program for Midshipmen conceived at the United States Naval Academy soon developed into a nationwide initiative as the safety training standard for offshore sailboat racers. by Annapolis Yacht Club Posted 6 Mar 11:48 PST