Trieste to host 2025 Melges 24 Worlds Trieste to host 2025 Melges 24 Worlds The first time the event will be held on the Adriatic Sea Trieste, renowned in the sailing world as Italy's City of Sails, is preparing to spend a week as the Capital of the Melges 24 as it gets ready to host the Melges 24 World Championship 2025. by International Melges 24 Class Association Posted 13 Apr 21:19 NZST Marine Auctions: April Online Auctions Marine Auctions: April Online Auctions Bidding to open on Wednesday 23 April Bidding to open on Wednesday 23 April and will close Tuesday 29th April at 2pm AEST by Marine Auctions Posted 13 Apr 08:15 NZST Blokart NA Land Sailing Championship Blokart NA Land Sailing Championship Over 35 competitors from North America, New Zealand, and Europe took part in five days of racing Rhode Islander Dave Lussier (Heavyweight) has been crowned the 2025 overall Blokart North American Champion after a hard-fought 15-race series in California. by Neil Foley Posted 13 Apr 05:16 NZST The new SEABOB F9 series launches The new SEABOB F9 series launches Taking water toys to a whole new level SEABOB, the world's most popular luxury water toy, made its much-awaited NEW F9 series premiere in the United States at the Palm Beach Yacht Show in March by SeaBob Posted 13 Apr 01:45 NZST Surge of new entries at Superyacht Cup Palma 2025 Surge of new entries at Superyacht Cup Palma 2025 Europe's longest running superyacht regatta looks ahead to its 29th edition The Superyacht Cup Palma 2025 has welcomed an upsurge in new entries as Europe's longest running superyacht regatta looks ahead to its 29th edition. by The Superyacht Cup Palma Posted 12 Apr 22:47 NZST One week to Semaine Olympique Française de Hyères One week to Semaine Olympique Française de Hyères More than 800 athletes are expected ifor this unmissable event With one week to go until the 56th edition of the Semaine Olympique Française de Hyères - Toulon Provence Méditerranée (France's famous Olympic sailing week) the intense level of competition is becoming clearer. by Fédération Française de Voile Posted 12 Apr 02:49 NZST Cup Spy: Kiwis make another tough call Cup Spy: Kiwis make another tough call The split between Peter Burling and Emirates Team NZ wasn't seen coming outside the team Todays's announcement of a split in the long relationship with Emirates Team NZ and its skipper, three times Cup winner Peter Burling wasn't seen coming outside the team, although rumours had been circulating on the Auckland waterfront for a month or two. by Richard Gladwell Sail-World NZ Posted 11 Apr 14:07 NZST 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 11 Apr 12:29 NZST Collinson FX April 11: More whiplash for markets Collinson FX April 11: More whiplash for markets Markets will be suffering severe whiplash, after the last couple of weeks trade. Markets will be suffering severe whiplash, after the last couple of weeks trade, and overnight was no exception. Asian and European markets posted big gains, bolstered by the Trump announcement of a ‘pause' on tariffs, on all but China. by Collinson FX Posted 11 Apr 12:14 NZST 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 11 Apr 07:34 NZST 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 11 Apr 07:32 NZST 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 11 Apr 02:58 NZST 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 11 Apr 01:58 NZST 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 11 Apr 01:15 NZST 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 19:20 NZST 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 10 Apr 12:51 NZST 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 10 Apr 07:12 NZST 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 10 Apr 07:08 NZST 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 10 Apr 05:35 NZST 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 19:00 NZST 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 9 Apr 17:54 NZST 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 9 Apr 02:59 NZST 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 9 Apr 00:03 NZST 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 22:35 NZST Developing Asia: Marinas and Superyachts. Developing Asia: Marinas and Superyachts. Industry leaders headline at the Southeast Asia Yachting Conference 2025 The Southeast Asia Yachting Conference 2025 (SEAYC 2025) is a sell-out success with over 150 delegates signed up for the two-day programme starting today, Tuesday 8 April, 2025. by Suzy Rayment, APSA Posted 8 Apr 13:32 NZST 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 7 Apr 10:00 NZST NZL Sailing Team: Bronze for Ten Have NZL Sailing Team: Bronze for Ten Have Veerle Ten Have starts new Olympic campaign with bronze at Princess Sofia Trophy The 24-year-old Tauranga sailor claimed bronze in the women's iQFOiL at the 2025 Princess Sofia Trophy regatta in Palma, Mallorca on Saturday following a strong display of speed and consistency in her first major regatta since finishing 10th in Marseille. by Eduan Roos/Yachting NZ Posted 6 Apr 19:54 NZST Sail Port Stephens Passage Series overall Sail Port Stephens Passage Series overall Cream rises in phenomenal finale at Port Stephens It was a fitting finale to the 2025 Sail Port Stephens Passage Series (Commodores Cup), with crews aboard the 105 yachts enjoying the kind of premium sailing conditions that attracts boats from as far as the Gold Coast and Melbourne to the event. by Sail Port Stephens Media Posted 6 Apr 18:19 NZST 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 6 Apr 15:48 NZST 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 6 Apr 04:30 NZDT 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 6 Apr 04:16 NZDT 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 5 Apr 14:57 NZDT 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 5 Apr 04:57 NZDT Sail Port Stephens Passage Series day 4 Sail Port Stephens Passage Series day 4 All sweetness and light airs With the switch flicked to signature Sail Port Stephens conditions, sunshine and a light south-westerly, the stage was set for a banner edition of the 2025 Passage Series on Thursday. by Sail Port Stephens Media Posted 5 Apr 00:55 NZDT Vaikobi Launches New Board Short Collection Vaikobi Launches New Board Short Collection With a buy second pair half price deal Vaikobi, a leader in high-performance ocean sports apparel, is proud to introduce its latest collection of men's boardshorts: the Newport Boardies and Paddle Boardies. Designed for comfort, sports versatility and hydrodynamic efficiency. by Vaikobi Posted 4 Apr 11:00 NZDT Transat Paprec skippers under the microscope Transat Paprec skippers under the microscope Favorites, outsiders, newbies… In 12 days' time, the iconic 100% mixed transatlantic race between Concarneau and Saint-Barthélemy, Transat Paprec, will get under way. by Transat Paprec Posted 4 Apr 10:51 NZDT Trofeo Princesa Sofia Mallorca by FERGUS day 4 Trofeo Princesa Sofia Mallorca by FERGUS day 4 Getting that winning mojo back on the Bay of Palma Coming as it does as the first major all-classes regatta after the Paris 2024 Olympics, the huge 54 Trofeo Princesa Sofía Mallorca by FERGUS Hotels sailing regatta represents the perfect opportunity to rebuild dented confidence. by Trofeo S.A.R. Princesa Sofía Posted 4 Apr 08:32 NZDT Official program for Antigua Classic Yacht Regatta Official program for Antigua Classic Yacht Regatta The release of the official program for the 2025 Antigua Classic Yacht Regatta We are thrilled to announce the release of the official program for the 2025 Antigua Classic Yacht Regatta, taking place from April 16th to 21st. by Antigua Classic Yacht Regatta Posted 3 Apr 21:47 NZDT 2025 Chile World Cup Masters Overall 2025 Chile World Cup Masters Overall Masters finalists deliver explosive showdown The Masters division lit up the lineup today at the 5 Star World Cup, as four legends of wave riding battled it out in a fiercely contested final under the Chilean sun at the legendary Topocalma. by International Windsurfing Tour Posted 3 Apr 21:45 NZDT Trofeo Princesa Sofia Mallorca by FERGUS day 3 Trofeo Princesa Sofia Mallorca by FERGUS day 3 Consistency is keynote as Sofía moves to finals phase With classes moving into the Gold fleet phase today at the 54 Trofeo Princesa Sofía Mallorca by FERGUS Hotels on Mallorca's Bay of Palma so the intensity stepped up and consistency became most important. by Trofeo S.A.R. Princesa Sofía Posted 3 Apr 06:31 NZDT Ambre Hasson discusses her Classe Mini season Ambre Hasson discusses her Classe Mini season Touching base with Franco American Classe Mini skipper Ambre Hasson Sail-World checked in with Ambre Hasson, the skipper of Mini 618, to get the latest on the Franco American's 2025 Mini Transat campaign. by David Schmidt Posted 3 Apr 04:00 NZDT Sail Port Stephens Passage Series day 3 Sail Port Stephens Passage Series day 3 It's not what you know but where you know Everything else being equal, it's hard to beat local knowledge as demonstrated on Day 3 of the Sail Port Stephens Commodores Cup Passage Series. by Sail Port Stephens Media Posted 3 Apr 02:30 NZDT 2025 Chile World Cup Overall 2025 Chile World Cup Overall Emotions ran high as finalists were crowned in Chile The 2025 Chile World Cup concluded in spectacular fashion on Finals Day at Topocalma, where perfect lines, offshore wind, and high drama combined for one of the most memorable days in World Wave Tour history. by International Windsurfing Tour Posted 2 Apr 18:58 NZDT Introducing the new Pegasus 67 Introducing the new Pegasus 67 Fast sailing yacht optimised for shorthanded sailing Pegasus 67 is an owner-driven, shorthanded, easy-to-handle blue water cruiser. By internal hull volume, she is a typical 60-foot volume sailing boat. But big enough to accommodate a longitudinally placed 3.5 m dinghy garage and hydraulic gangway. by Pegasus Yachts Posted 2 Apr 11:43 NZDT Trofeo Princesa Sofia Mallorca by FERGUS day 2 Trofeo Princesa Sofia Mallorca by FERGUS day 2 It does not get better than this, with a sparkling spring sea breeze An afternoon of warm sunshine with 10-12k knots of thermal wind saw all seven course areas operating in champagne conditions, a reminder there is no better place in the world for early season Olympic racing on this scale. by Trofeo S.A.R. Princesa Sofía Posted 2 Apr 08:09 NZDT Marine Auctions: April Online Auctions Marine Auctions: April Online Auctions Bavaria 32 sailing yacht, Williams 36 motor cruiser and much more Up for auction: Bavaria 32 sailing yacht, Williams 36 motor cruiser, Mustang 2800 powerboat, Cobalt 243 cuddy cabin, Monterey 270 cruiser, Arber 9 sailing catamaran, and much more. by Marine Auctions Posted 2 Apr 07:00 NZDT Lords of Tram GKA Big Air Kite World Cup France Lords of Tram GKA Big Air Kite World Cup France Brazil's Mikaili Sol back with a bang to take title in epic Lords of Tram final The 2025 GKA Big Air Kite World Cup kicked off in Barcares, France, on Saturday, with the Tramontana wind roaring at full force. by Gemma Hamaini Posted 2 Apr 06:54 NZDT World Sailing Race Officials Training programme World Sailing Race Officials Training programme Available to Member National Authorities to apply for on an annual basis World Sailing is proud to announce the launch of a new education programme for Race Officials. by World Sailing Posted 2 Apr 06:53 NZDT