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 12 Mar 09:24 PDT 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 07:48 PDT 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 04:01 PDT 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 02:38 PDT 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 02:05 PDT 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 00:46 PDT 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 11 Mar 23:13 PDT 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 11 Mar 10:08 PDT 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 08:00 PDT 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 04:27 PDT ‘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? 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 10 Mar 23:30 PDT 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 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