Bill Crane and Karl Ziegler discuss the Storm 18 Bill Crane and Karl Ziegler discuss the Storm 18 Checking in with Bill Crane and Karl Ziegler about the Storm 18 Sail-World checked in with Bill Crane and Karl Ziegler, of the Storm Marine Group, via email, to learn more about the new Storm 18 one design keelboat. by David Schmidt Posted 10 Apr 08:00 PDT America's Cup: Burling leaves Team NZ America's Cup: Burling leaves Team NZ Emirates Team New Zealand and Peter Burling have today confirmed that they have agreed to part ways Emirates Team New Zealand and Peter Burling have today confirmed that they have agreed to part ways ahead of the 38th America's Cup. by Emirates Team New Zealand Posted 10 Apr 17:29 PDT International Women's Champs deadline extended International Women's Champs deadline extended New York Yacht Club has decided to extend invitation requests to May 15 More than two dozen teams from 11 countries have officially requested an invitation for the inaugural New York Yacht Club International Women's Championship. by New York Yacht Club Posted 10 Apr 12:34 PDT Antigua Classic Yacht Regatta excitement building Antigua Classic Yacht Regatta excitement building The Sailing Instructions and course charts are now online We're pleased to let you know that the Sailing Instructions and course charts for the 2025 Antigua Classic Yacht Regatta are now posted on our website. by Antigua Classic Yacht Regatta Posted 10 Apr 12:32 PDT McIntyre Mini Globe Leg 2 Update McIntyre Mini Globe Leg 2 Update The vast Pacific Ocean has thrown down the gauntlet to the fleet The Pacific - two weeks in! A Test of Grit, Wit, and Seamanship on the World's Greatest Ocean, on the world's smallest yachts, in the world's only around the world yacht race currently sailing. by McIntyre Mini Globe Race Posted 10 Apr 07:58 PDT FD Yachts partners with Tall Ships America FD Yachts partners with Tall Ships America Becoming the first member of its prestigious Leadership Circle Tall Ships America® proudly announces that FD Yachts has become the first member of its prestigious Leadership Circle, establishing a strategic partnership aimed at expanding sail training opportunities. by FD Yachts Posted 10 Apr 06:58 PDT SailGP Rio event cancelled SailGP Rio event cancelled After identifying a defect in select wingsails across the F50 fleet After identifying a defect in select wingsails across the F50 fleet, SailGP has made the difficult decision to cancel next month's Rio event (May 3-4) in order to facilitate required repairs ahead of New York and the remainder of the 2025 Season. by SailGP Posted 10 Apr 06:15 PDT 2025 Star North American Championship day 1 2025 Star North American Championship day 1 The regatta welcomes 21 teams from the USA and Canada to the Gulf Coast The 2025 Star North American Championship got under way yesterday in Pass Christian, Mississippi, with two solid races completed in challenging but steadily improving conditions. by ISCYRA Posted 10 Apr 02:17 PDT SailGP: F50's sent for wingsail checks SailGP: F50's sent for wingsail checks The SailGP fleet has been diverted "to a shipyard" for wingsail checks. Reports by Brazilian newspaper OGlobo's website that the SailGP fleet has been diverted "to a shipyard" for wingsail checks, have been confirmed. The Brazil SailGP event has been cancelled. by Richard Gladwell/Sail-World.com/nz Posted 10 Apr 00:20 PDT World Sailing welcomes LA28 athlete quota World Sailing welcomes LA28 athlete quota The Int. Olympic Committee's has announced the of athlete Quotas, Sports and Events for LA28 World Sailing has welcomed the International Olympic Committee's announcement of athlete quotas, sports and events for the 2028 Olympics, due to be held in Los Angeles. by World Sailing/Sail-World.com/nz Posted 9 Apr 17:51 PDT 2026 29er Worlds & Europeans schedule & venues 2026 29er Worlds & Europeans schedule & venues Kiel, Germany and Lake Lipno, Czech Republic to host the events We're thrilled to officially announce the venues and dates for the 2026 29er World Championship and 29er European Championship! by International 29er Class Posted 9 Apr 12:12 PDT Small crews, big ambitions Small crews, big ambitions Double-handed teams in the Rolex Fastnet Race The past few editions of the Rolex Fastnet Race have seen a burgeoning double-handed contingent fighting some of the most tightly fought battles on the course. by Rupert Holmes / RORC Posted 9 Apr 12:08 PDT INEOS Britannia withdraws from 38th America's Cup INEOS Britannia withdraws from 38th America's Cup Decision has been taken after protracted negotiation with Athena Racing INEOS Britannia announces that it has withdrawn its intention to challenge for the next America's Cup. The decision has been taken after a protracted negotiation with Athena Racing Ltd following the conclusion of 37th America's Cup in Barcelona. by INEOS Britannia Posted 9 Apr 10:35 PDT Exposure Marine Launches the HT RAW Exposure Marine Launches the HT RAW The Versatile Head Torch Exposure Marine, renowned for its innovative marine safety and performance lighting solutions, is proud to introduce the HT RAW, a cutting-edge head torch designed to give sailors a competitive edge when racing. by Exposure Marine Posted 9 Apr 04:00 PDT Hyde's new B1 designs win F15 UK Inlands Hyde's new B1 designs win F15 UK Inlands A close fought battle in varied conditions as the fleet builds towards the World Championship A close fought battle with Hyde's One Design Sales Manager, Ben McGrane, winning crewed by Scott Dawson. Conditions were varied for the weekend with strong winds on Saturday and a more moderate Sunday. Another great result for the new B1 designs! by Hyde Sails Posted 9 Apr 00:00 PDT WASZP Games: 245 entries and counting WASZP Games: 245 entries and counting There are expectations there could be 300 entries for July's event The Northern hemisphere event season is nearly upon us. With that comes incredible excitement for the biggest season of WASZP racing yet. The jewel in the crown is the 2025 International WASZP Games held in Weymouth, UK. by WASZP Class Posted 8 Apr 22:54 PDT Nicole Breault wins California Dreamin' Series Nicole Breault wins California Dreamin' Series LBYC's Shane Young wins overall series for invitation to 2026 Ficker Cup Long Beach Yacht Club Commodore Lisa Meier awarded the Barney Flam Perpetual Trophy on Sunday to Nicole Breault from the St. Francis Yacht Club for her first-place finish in LBYC's final stop of the 2025 California Dreamin' Series. by Long Beach Yacht Club Posted 8 Apr 17:54 PDT Melges 24s return to Charleston Race Week Melges 24s return to Charleston Race Week Fired up and ready to race at Patriots Point This year's event is not only the third regatta on the prestigious Melges 24 North American Sailing Series, but also marks the 6th event on the Southeast Racing Series, tipping the scales into the 2nd half of the schedule for the popular regional tour. by U.S. Melges 24 Class Association Posted 8 Apr 12:17 PDT Mini Globe Race, Princesa Sofía Mallorca news Mini Globe Race, Princesa Sofía Mallorca news McIntyre Mini Globe Race news, Princesa Sofía report, Charleston Race Week As global financial markets melt faster than spring snowpack in the American West, I find myself daydreaming more and more of simply setting sail. by David Schmidt Posted 8 Apr 07:59 PDT America's Cup: Proposed Cup changes America's Cup: Proposed Cup changes Several parties associated with the America's Cup have talked of radical changes coming. Loose-lipped UK parties associated with the America's Cup have revealed radical changes being mooted for the way the America's Cup is to be organised for future events. But will they gain gained traction, this time? A lot has changed in 20years. by Richard Gladwell/Sail-World.com Posted 8 Apr 05:03 PDT 16th Pantaenius Yacht Racing Image Award open 16th Pantaenius Yacht Racing Image Award open This prestigious event will be significantly enhanced by the support and passion of Pantaenius This prestigious event will be significantly enhanced by the support and passion of Pantaenius, Europe's leading specialist in yacht and boat insurance. by Yacht Racing Image Award Posted 8 Apr 03:35 PDT Three American teams qualify for Medal Races Three American teams qualify for Medal Races At Trofeo Princesa Sofía, first Sailing Grand Slam After six days of racing on the Bay of Palma at the 54th Trofeo Princesa Sofía, three American teams finished the opening series in the top 10, qualifying for prestigious medal races at the largest Olympic classes regatta of the year. by US Sailing Team Posted 7 Apr 18:07 PDT Longer days are coming - the water is calling! Longer days are coming - the water is calling! The right layers can keep you comfortable through every shift in the day As the days grow longer, it's time to make the most of every moment on the water. Whether you're launching at sunrise, racing all day, or enjoying an evening cruise, the right layers can keep you comfortable through every shift in the day. by Rooster Posted 7 Apr 10:00 PDT 29th Charleston Race Week Prfeview 29th Charleston Race Week Prfeview Beautiful weather, top-notch race management, intense competition, challenging conditions Over the course of nearly three decades, Charleston Race Week has developed a proven reputation that brings elite sailors back year after year. by Charleston Race Week Posted 7 Apr 08:42 PDT Barton Marine supports Global Women's Walk 2025 Barton Marine supports Global Women's Walk 2025 Room to Read promoting equality for girls & eradicating illiteracy through Girls' Education Program The worldwide marine industry is called upon to help raise funds for Room to Read, a global nonprofit organisation dedicated to promoting equality for girls and eradicating illiteracy through its Girls' Education Program. by Barton Marine Posted 7 Apr 00:30 PDT BVI Spring Regatta & Sailing Festival overall BVI Spring Regatta & Sailing Festival overall Solid teamwork & consistency pay off under challenging conditions Wrapping up day 3 of the 52nd BVI Spring Regatta, following several days of relentless high winds, competitors will importantly remember the final day of racing: a picture-perfect Caribbean racing day with temperatures in the mid 80's, warm trades. by Michelle Slade Posted 6 Apr 22:25 PDT 2025 M32 Miami Winter Series Event 4 2025 M32 Miami Winter Series Event 4 One final battle in the Miami heat 4 events. 11 teams. 16 drivers. 42 races. 1 hell of a season. The 2025 M32 Miami Winter Series wrapped today. Ryan McKillen's Surge won the final event, while young Charlie Julien's Rated X took the winter series Rooster Trophy. by M32 World Posted 6 Apr 17:24 PDT For the love of small, fast boats - the Cape 26 For the love of small, fast boats - the Cape 26 Chickens, eggs, and boats. Until now, had never, ever put that lot together! The proverbial chicken, an egg, and boats. Not entirely sure I had ever pondered that until after my recent conversation with Davey James and Mark Mills. The genesis for the discussion was the reveal of the new Cape 26 OD.... by John Curnow, Sail-World.com AUS Editor Posted 6 Apr 15:00 PDT A Dynamic Day on the Water A Dynamic Day on the Water Cowes proved to be the ideal setting for Henri-Lloyd to demonstrate their new to the media Cowes, and the UKSA, the leading sail training establishment which is based on the Isle of Wight, proved to be the ideal setting for Henri-Lloyd to demonstrate their new Dynamic Sailing Range to the media. by Henri-Lloyd Posted 6 Apr 12:31 PDT BVI Spring Regatta & Sailing Festival day 2 BVI Spring Regatta & Sailing Festival day 2 Great racing and sighs of relief as conditions mellow Day 2 of racing in the BVI Spring Regatta saw few lead changes with teams at the top of their class holding firm. by Michelle Slade Posted 6 Apr 10:25 PDT Emma Wilson crowned outright champion Emma Wilson crowned outright champion Overall winner of the 54 Trofeo Princesa Sofia Mallorca Winner of the Women's iQFOiL windsurfing competition, Great Britain's Emma Wilson has been crowned outright champion of 54 Trofeo Princesa Sofía Mallorca by FERGUS Hotels. by Trofeo S.A.R. Princesa Sofía Posted 5 Apr 20:48 PDT Trofeo Princesa Sofia wraps up in Palma Trofeo Princesa Sofia wraps up in Palma Sailors faced everything from strong winds and big waves to light airs and flat water The 54th edition of the Trofeo Princesa Sofia wrapped up on April 5th in Palma de Mallorca after a week of challenging and varied racing conditions. by Alexia Lahoud / 49er and Nacra 17 Sailing Posted 5 Apr 09:30 PDT Trofeo Princesa Sofia Mallorca by FERGUS overall Trofeo Princesa Sofia Mallorca by FERGUS overall Great Britain tops medal table as the event enjoys a fabulous finale The showcase curtain-raiser to the new Los Angeles 2028 Olympic cycle, Mallorca's famous 54 Trofeo Princesa Sofía Mallorca by FERGUS Hotels started in perfect sunshine and seabreezes last Monday and today came to a fabulous conclusion. by Trofeo S.A.R. Princesa Sofía Posted 5 Apr 09:16 PDT BVI Spring Regatta & Sailing Festival day 4 BVI Spring Regatta & Sailing Festival day 4 It was time to enjoy a rum or two in the Nanny Cay Regatta Village The breeze was full-on for Mount Gay Rum Race Day at the BVI Spring Regatta, with all classes enjoying some spectacular racing. by BVI Spring Regatta Posted 5 Apr 09:15 PDT Trofeo Princesa Sofia Mallorca by FERGUS day 5 Trofeo Princesa Sofia Mallorca by FERGUS day 5 It's a fab four in a row for Beckett but Saturday is Medal Day Sofía as the first major Olympic sailing regatta of the Los Angeles 2028 cycle, the Balearics' giant 54 Trofeo Princesa Sofía Mallorca by FERGUS Hotels rolls into Saturday's big finalé, the Medal races by Trofeo S.A.R. Princesa Sofía Posted 4 Apr 18:57 PDT 2025 International Lightning Class Boat Grant 2025 International Lightning Class Boat Grant Proud to announce the three 2025 Boat Grant teams Since the inception of the International Lightning Class Boat Grant Program in 2007, over 50 young teams have enjoyed the incredible level of racing and camaraderie the Lightning Class offers. by International Lightning Class Association Posted 4 Apr 11:35 PDT Early steps towards a more sailor-centric circuit Early steps towards a more sailor-centric circuit The Sailing Grand Slam (SGS) brings together five major international events Sailors don't like paperwork, red tape or excessive amounts of admin. Which is why the Sailing Grand Slam is pushing towards a more sailor-friendly system. by Kiel Week Posted 4 Apr 08:57 PDT Seattle set to host Clipper Race stopover Seattle set to host Clipper Race stopover Tenth anniversary of first visit, returning with team entry Seattle is set to host the Clipper 2025-26 Race as the global sailing event has announced the city will feature on its race route. by Clipper Race Posted 4 Apr 07:59 PDT Seldén Mast Launches U.S. Online Store Seldén Mast Launches U.S. Online Store Making Genuine Spare Parts Available Nationwide Seldén Mast is proud to announce the launch of its dedicated online store for the U.S. market. For the first time, sailboat owners across the United States will have direct access to a comprehensive selection of genuine Seldén parts and accessories. by Seldén Mast Posted 4 Apr 01:50 PDT BVI Spring Regatta & Sailing Festival day 3 BVI Spring Regatta & Sailing Festival day 3 Excitement on the docks as big breeze lines up for thrilling racing There's no shortage of talent or breeze in the BVI as almost eighty boats prepare to assume the challenge in the 52nd edition of the BVI Spring Regatta which starts Friday in the stunning Caribbean waters off Nanny Cay Resort and Marina. by Michelle Slade Posted 3 Apr 22:15 PDT