2025 Dutch Water Week day 2 2025 Dutch Water Week day 2 Some fleets are testing new race formats and scoring systems Day two of Dutch Water Week once again delivered classic Dutch autumn conditions: strong gusty winds, grey skies and occasional rain showers. by Simon Keijzer / Dutch Water Week Posted 19 Sep 07:27 UTC Women's Match Racing Worlds in Chicago Day 2 Women's Match Racing Worlds in Chicago Day 2 Teams battle challenging conditions As racing runs into sunset in Chicago The second day of racing at the 2025 World Sailing Women's Match Racing World Championship on Lake Michigan presented challenging conditions for the twelve competing teams as a gradual easterly breeze created a sloppy short swell on the course. by Women's WMRT Posted 19 Sep 05:27 UTC Womens America's Cup opportunities expand Womens America's Cup opportunities expand the pathway for female athletes has never been stronger than in the Louis Vuitton 38th America's Cup 2024 and the inaugural Puig Women's America's Cup was announced following the publication of the Protocol for the Louis Vuitton 37th America's Cup in Barcelona. It was a moment not only for women's sport and equality but showed that the America's Cup was by America's Cup Media Posted 19 Sep 01:29 UTC 48 hours in light airs on the cards 48 hours in light airs on the cards 15th Défi Azimut Lorient Agglomération begins The two-handed Défi Azimut - Lorient Agglomération 48 Hours race set sail from the IMOCA headquarters at Lorient on 18th September, promising a tricky light airs contest for the 12 crews taking part. by Ed Gorman Posted 18 Sep 23:46 UTC OK Dinghy Worlds at Lake Garda Day 4 OK Dinghy Worlds at Lake Garda Day 4 Andrew Mills within reach of title Two more race wins from Britain's Andrew Mills places him within one race of clinching the 2025 OK Dinghy world title on Friday. He took two more emphatic race wins on Thursday on Lake Garda in the windiest conditions so far. by Robert Deaves Posted 18 Sep 23:40 UTC 29er EuroCup at Alsóörs Marina Sailing Club day 1 29er EuroCup at Alsóörs Marina Sailing Club day 1 The weather matched the forecast perfectly The 29er EuroCup started today, organized by the Alsóörs Marina Sailing Club. Following the ceremonial opening, competitors attended the skippers' meeting where Race Officer Péter Farkas, IRO, introduced the officials and outlined the day's schedule. by International 29er Class Posted 18 Sep 23:28 UTC Ibiza JoySail Day 1 Ibiza JoySail Day 1 The opening day saw the fleet tackle a 15-nautical-mile course Ibiza JoySail, now in its fifth year and firmly established as one of the Mediterranean's leading end-of-season regattas, kicked off today with 22 superyachts racing off the coast of Ibiza. by Ibiza JoySail Posted 18 Sep 18:23 UTC Big colour displays Big colour displays Which would you prefer? A+T Instruments will be at the Monaco Boat Show and at the Les voiles de Saint-Tropez. Hugh will be navigating on SY Sealen B, and Pete will be navigating on SY Mariella. by A+T Instruments Posted 18 Sep 16:00 UTC Exceptional Line-Up for Les Voiles de Saint-Tropez Exceptional Line-Up for Les Voiles de Saint-Tropez Over 240 remarkable yachts will take to the waters of the Gulf of Saint-Tropez Over 240 remarkable yachts will take to the waters of the Gulf of Saint-Tropez from September 27 to October 5, carried by the lively winds of late September that extend the Tropezian summer with its golden light. by Maguelonne Turcat Posted 18 Sep 15:35 UTC 2025 Dutch Water Week day 1 2025 Dutch Water Week day 1 The format with ten participants and new race formats is being tested and evaluated From Wednesday 17 to Sunday 21 September, Almere is hosting the fourth edition of Dutch Water Week. This edition serves as a pilot for the Sailing Grand Slam Final (SGS). by Simon Keijzer / Dutch Water Week Posted 18 Sep 15:08 UTC Gstaad Yacht Club Centenary Trophy returns Gstaad Yacht Club Centenary Trophy returns Gstaad Yacht Club will also kick off the festivities on land with "Swiss Night" The Gstaad Yacht Club Centenary Trophy returns on Thursday, October 2 for its 14th edition, as part of the Voiles de Saint-Tropez. by Gstaad Yacht Club Posted 18 Sep 14:06 UTC IMOCA Speed Runs in Lorient IMOCA Speed Runs in Lorient 15th Défi Azimut Lorient Agglomération kicks off Une Battle commenced in the 15th Défi Azimut Lorient Agglomération with a spectacle guaranteed from the get-go. Speed runs left, right and centre in the Courreaux de Groix, followed by a grand parade by an 11-strong fleet of IMOCAs to delight the crowds. by Azimut Posted 18 Sep 12:59 UTC Multihull Cup 2025 Preview Multihull Cup 2025 Preview New entries look to make their mark The Multihull Cup is making final preparations to welcome a trio of first timers to the Mallorcan celebration of multihull sailing at the end of the month. by Multihull Cup Posted 18 Sep 12:21 UTC America's Cup: The Elephant(s) in the Room America's Cup: The Elephant(s) in the Room Some shafts of light have been shed on the negotiation positions of the Challengers and Defender. With nearly 250 pages of America's Cup regulations released, it's clear both the Challenger and Defender have ben forced to take a pragmatic stance on the Naples Cup. Some shafts of light have been shed on the positions of the Challengers and Defender. by Richard Gladwell Sail-World NZ Posted 18 Sep 11:04 UTC Discover Barton Marine's 2025 Launches Discover Barton Marine's 2025 Launches An all-new outdoor stand location at the Southampton International Boat Show Find Barton Marine at The Southampton International Boat Show 2025 alongside UK distribution partner E.P. Barrus on stands W030/032. With the show layout changes, the all-new outdoor stand location will be displaying a wide selection of deck hardware. by Barton Marine Posted 18 Sep 11:00 UTC Rebecca Netzler retires from 49erFX Sailing Rebecca Netzler retires from 49erFX Sailing Reflecting on her career, sharing insights into her achievements After years of dedication, Rebecca Netzler has officially retired from the 49erFX class and will no longer campaign for the Olympics. by 49er & Nacra 17 Sailing Posted 18 Sep 10:10 UTC Dolan makes western gamble in Solitaire du Figaro Dolan makes western gamble in Solitaire du Figaro Currently 56 nautical miles (103km) behind the leader Offshore racing is about making educated guesses. You read the forecast, make your plan and sail to it. by Tom Dolan Racing Posted 18 Sep 09:40 UTC AMAALA Yacht Club at Monaco Classic Week AMAALA Yacht Club at Monaco Classic Week AMAALA Yacht Club represents Saudi Arabia at this year's Monaco Classic Week AMAALA Yacht Club proudly flew the flag for Saudi Arabia at the prestigious Monaco Classic Week 2025, sailing aboard the iconic Black Swan, a 40.1- meter ketch with a storied history dating back to 1899. by AMAALA Yacht Club Posted 18 Sep 09:30 UTC 80th Rolex Sydney Hobart Hits 100 Entries 80th Rolex Sydney Hobart Hits 100 Entries Sean Langman believes 'Back 2 Black' is the boat to win him the race Sean Langman, Managing Director of Noakes Group, believes his yacht has what it takes to help him secure his first ever win in a Rolex Sydney Hobart Yacht Race. by RSHYR Media Posted 18 Sep 04:33 UTC Women's Match Racing Worlds in Chicago Day 1 Women's Match Racing Worlds in Chicago Day 1 Megan Thomson sets the early pace New Zealand's Megan Thomson and her 2.0 Racing Team made a flawless start to the 2025 World Sailing Women's Match Racing World Championship on Lake Michigan on Wednesday, scoring four wins from four races in challenging light conditions. by Women's WMRT Posted 18 Sep 04:26 UTC OK Dinghy Worlds at Lake Garda Day 3 OK Dinghy Worlds at Lake Garda Day 3 Andrew Mills moves to the top The British team continue to dominate the 2025 OK Dinghy Worlds at Circolo Vela Arco, on Lake Garda. Andrew Mills won both his races on Wednesday, Day 3 of the event, to take the overall lead from Nick Craig, with Charlie Cumbley still in third. by Robert Deaves Posted 18 Sep 04:17 UTC 10 things you need to know about the Bosphorus Cup 10 things you need to know about the Bosphorus Cup The Bosphorus is the world's narrowest strait used for international navigation Few sailing events can match the spectacle of the Bosphorus Cup. Now in its 24th edition, Turkey's premier international regatta transforms the heart of Istanbul into one of the most dramatic racecourses in the world. by Quinag Posted 17 Sep 19:20 UTC 56th La Solitaire du Figaro Paprec Leg 2 day 3 56th La Solitaire du Figaro Paprec Leg 2 day 3 Advantage to the Southerners On this second leg of La Solitaire du Figaro Paprec 2025, between the Bay of Morlaix and Vigo in Spain, two options have taken shape over the past hours. by La Solitaire du Figaro Paprec Posted 17 Sep 17:38 UTC 29er European Cup set to begin in Alsóörs 29er European Cup set to begin in Alsóörs Hosted by the Alsóörs Marina Sailing Club The 29er European Cup and Hungarian Championship will officially start tomorrow, hosted by the Alsóörs Marina Sailing Club. by International 29er Class Posted 17 Sep 17:22 UTC Entry criteria announced for Sardinia Cup 2026 Entry criteria announced for Sardinia Cup 2026 Iconic Yacht Club Costa Smeralda regatta to mirror Admiral's Cup rating bands The Yacht Club Costa Smeralda (YCCS) is pleased to announce that the next edition of the Sardinia Cup, taking place from 31 May to 7 June 2026, will adopt the IRC Rating Bands applied by the Royal Ocean Racing Club for the Admiral's Cup. by Yacht Club Costa Smeralda Posted 17 Sep 15:36 UTC 2026 Fireball Worlds Torquay - website now online 2026 Fireball Worlds Torquay - website now online Continuing the momentum after the superb event at Lake Garda this year The taste of the last limoncellos may still be lingering on the taste buds following the recent 135 boat Worlds on Lake Garda, but the Fireball Class is already turning its attention to next year's Worlds being hosted by Royal Torbay Yacht Club in the UK. by UK Fireball Association Posted 17 Sep 13:21 UTC 52 Super Series Porto Cervo preview 52 Super Series Porto Cervo preview Spectacular Sardina will see teams looking to finish 2025 on a high note Teams on the 52 SUPER SERIES head to the renowned YC Costa Smeralda in Porto Cervo for the final event of the season, 52 SUPER SERIES - Porto Cervo - Range Rover regatta, all sharing the same, universal ambition, to finish on an absolute high note. by 52 Super Series Posted 17 Sep 11:39 UTC Dolan charges on in La Solitaire du Figaro Leg 2 Dolan charges on in La Solitaire du Figaro Leg 2 The Kingspan skipper led a group that tacked out west around sunset As the second morning of Leg Two dawns, it's all about positioning out in the Bay of Biscay for the fleet of La Solitaire du Figaro Paprec. by Tom Dolan Racing Posted 17 Sep 09:24 UTC 2025 Tornado Open, Mixed & Youth Europeans Opens 2025 Tornado Open, Mixed & Youth Europeans Opens A warm and festive welcome for the 29 participating teams on Lake Attersee The European Championship on Lake Attersee began with a warm and festive welcome for the 29 participating teams coming from 9 different countries by International Tornado Class Association Posted 17 Sep 06:37 UTC Chicago welcomes Women's Match Racing Worlds Chicago welcomes Women's Match Racing Worlds Four days of world-class competition on the waters of Lake Michigan The Windy City is set to welcome twelve elite women match racing teams this week as the 2025 World Sailing Women's Match Racing Worlds comes to Chicago, 17-20 September, promising four days of world-class competition on the waters of Lake Michigan. by Women's WMRT Posted 17 Sep 05:12 UTC OK Dinghy Worlds at Lake Garda Day 2 OK Dinghy Worlds at Lake Garda Day 2 Nick Craig holds narrowest of leads Britain's Nick Craig holds the narrowest of leads after the second day of racing at 2025 OK Dinghy World Championship on Lake Garda, hosted by Circolo Vela Arco. Both Craig and Andrew Mills added another race win each and are even on three points. by Robert Deaves Posted 17 Sep 05:03 UTC Mediterranean Maxi Offshore Challenge concludes Mediterranean Maxi Offshore Challenge concludes Jean-Pierre Barjon's Spirit of Lorina has won for the second time For a second occasion, Jean-Pierre Barjon's Spirit of Lorina has won the IMA Mediterranean Maxi Offshore Challenge (MMOC). Having first claimed this title for the 2021-22 season, the French-flagged silver Botin 65 has again won it for 2024-25. by International Maxi Association Posted 16 Sep 22:03 UTC Globe40 2025 update Globe40 2025 update Fast gallop towards the Canaries, German team in the lead After this superb start from Cadiz on Sunday, the Class40s of the 2nd edition of the GLOBE40 didn't wait long to demonstrate their full potential and their desire to compete. by Sirius Events Posted 16 Sep 19:41 UTC Ibiza JoySail sets sail Ibiza JoySail sets sail Putting the island firmly on the global yachting map The wait is over - Ibiza JoySail 2025 is ready to set sail out of Marina Ibiza from the 18th - 21st September, reaffirming its status as the Mediterranean's premier end-of-season sailing event. by Ibiza JoySail Posted 16 Sep 18:07 UTC Growing Female Participation in Sailing Growing Female Participation in Sailing Success Stories in the Flying Fifteen fleet It's been an incredible summer of sailing in the UK, and one of the highlights for me has been talking with competitors at major events, learning how they started sailing, what they love most about the sport, and their visions for the future. by Mark Jardine Posted 16 Sep 17:00 UTC Zhik launches new season range Zhik launches new season range Advancing its Made For Water ethos with athlete-driven products and strengthened partnerships Zhik unveils its new season line-up, advancing the brand's expansion into paddle and rowing while reinforcing its long-standing leadership in dinghy and yachting. by Zhik Posted 16 Sep 16:24 UTC 2025 Formula Wing Worlds Sardinia Preview 2025 Formula Wing Worlds Sardinia Preview First ever Formula Wing Worlds to take place in Sardinia The inaugural Formula Wing World Championships marks another important step in the progress of the fast-developing sport of wingfoil racing. by WingFoil Racing World Cup Posted 16 Sep 16:15 UTC The Famous Project CIC The Famous Project CIC A crew of seven female sailors to circumnavigate the globe Today, Mediterranean sailor Alexia Barrier presented the six female sailors selected to accompany her this fall in an attempt to break the crewed, round the world, unassisted, and non-stop sailing record, the infamous Jules Verne Trophy. by Agence TB Press Posted 16 Sep 15:40 UTC Swan Tuscany Challenge Preview Swan Tuscany Challenge Preview The Nations League returns to Italy The spotlight of the international sailing scene turns once again to Italy as Marina di Scarlino hosts the Swan Tuscany Challenge, the fifth event of the 2025 The Nations League by ClubSwan Racing. by ClubSwan Racing Posted 16 Sep 15:21 UTC Dr. Peter Puskic on TOC's Pacific Data Expedition Dr. Peter Puskic on TOC's Pacific Data Expedition Dr. Peter Puskic discusses The Ocean Cleanup's Pacific Data Expedition This year, The Ocean Cleanup teamed up with some of the returning Transpac fleet to gather data on the Great Pacific Garbage Patch using innovative camera technology and AI that the organization developed. by David Schmidt Posted 16 Sep 15:00 UTC