Daydreaming of 2025 sailing adventures Daydreaming of 2025 sailing adventures Harnessing winter's doldrums to plan great summer sailing adventures Early January in the Pacific Northwest can get a little dreary at times (ahem), it's also a natural opportunity to take stock of one's goals for the new year, and to start cementing plans for the coming sailing season. by David Schmidt Posted 7 Jan 08:00 PST Richomme: "If Charlie wins, I'll be happy for him" Richomme: "If Charlie wins, I'll be happy for him" Two-time Figaro champion says he will be delighted for his old rival if he wins the Vendée Globe There are still 2,400 nautical miles to sail to the finish for the leaders of this epic Vendée Globe and Yoann Richomme on Paprec Arkéa in second place has not given up hopes of winning on debut. by Ed Gorman / IMOCA Globe Series Posted 8 Jan 10:57 PST 2025 Macao Match Cup day 1 2025 Macao Match Cup day 1 Strong start for Williams, Brady, Foucher Twelve teams tackled light conditions today on the opening race day of the 2025 Macao Match Cup as the first eight flights of the qualifying round-robin stage were completed. by WMRT Posted 8 Jan 10:54 PST Register for the Marblehead to Halifax Ocean Race Register for the Marblehead to Halifax Ocean Race Take advantage of the early bird pricing which runs through January 31st Already 19 boats are signed up for the 40th biennial Marblehead to Halifax Ocean Race, taking advantage of the early bird pricing which runs through January 31st. by Vicki Staveacre Posted 8 Jan 10:15 PST Vendée Globe 8th January Update Vendée Globe 8th January Update Rivalries, frustration and electrifying action The rivalry between Charlie Dalin (MACIF Santé Prévoyance, 1st) and Yoann Richomme (PAPREC ARKÉA, 2nd) continues at full intensity in the trade winds on their 59th day at sea. by Vendée Globe media Posted 8 Jan 09:21 PST 2025 Bayview Mackinac Race Weather Seminar 2025 Bayview Mackinac Race Weather Seminar Doing well in a long-distance race demands teamwork, endurance, and a routing strategy Doing well in a long-distance race such as the Bayview Mack or Chicago Mac demands teamwork, endurance, and a routing strategy based on an accurate weather forecast. by Bayview Mackinac Race Posted 8 Jan 07:41 PST 2024 PredictWind Moth Worlds - Day 4 2024 PredictWind Moth Worlds - Day 4 A rapid rebuild effort occurred on Manly Beach to keep series leader, Mattias Coutts in the regatta A rapid rebuild effort took place on Manly Beach was enough to keep the overnight leader, Mattias Coutts in contention for the 2024 World Championship title which will be decided on Thursday. by Richard Gladwell, Sail-World.com/nz Posted 8 Jan 06:21 PST RORC Transatlantic Race launches centenary year RORC Transatlantic Race launches centenary year The 11th edition of the race begins on Sunday The 11th edition of the RORC Transatlantic Race begins on Sunday January 12th, 2025. An impressive, highly diverse fleet will depart Calero Marinas Marina Lanzarote to tackle the 3,000-mile oceanic race to Camper & Nicholsons Port Louis Marina, Grenada. by Louay Habib/RORC Posted 8 Jan 05:30 PST When Lightning Strikes Twice When Lightning Strikes Twice Damaged Instruments for Team Malizia's Boris Herrmann in Vendée Globe It seemed impossible and yet it happened: After being struck by lightning in New York last May, Boris Herrmann's Malizia - Seaexplorer has suffered damage to key systems from a nearby lightning strike. by Team Malizia Posted 8 Jan 03:25 PST ACO 14th Musto Skiff Worlds 2025 day 3 ACO 14th Musto Skiff Worlds 2025 day 3 The skies were heavy in Sydney, again, way off script Following a night of heavy rain, the fleet arrived at the club knowing a new weather system was now in play. The wind had swung round to a little west of south, a fairly rare thing in these parts, and the skies were heavy, again, way off script. by Jamie Hilton Posted 8 Jan 02:48 PST Vendée Globe Wednesday 8th January Update Vendée Globe Wednesday 8th January Update Conrad Colman at Cape Horn! Battle for 4th intensifies At the front Charlie Dalin on MACIF Santé Prévoyance continues to pull away from Yoann Richomme on PAPREC ARKÉA in the Vendée Globe, but the battle for 4th is fascinating. by Mark Jardine Posted 8 Jan 00:49 PST RSHYR 2024 | 50 feet and below start videos RSHYR 2024 | 50 feet and below start videos Start videos from the third and fourth lines Start videos from the third and fourth lines by Bow Caddy Media Posted 8 Jan 00:10 PST PredictWind Moth Worlds Day 4 PredictWind Moth Worlds Day 4 Mattias Coutts leaps ahead Mattias Coutts (NZL / Youth) almost had a shattering day before racing even started, and it was touch and go if he would make it to the race course. by Suellen Hurling for Live Sail Die & PredictWind Posted 7 Jan 23:12 PST Australian 13ft & 16ft Skiff Championships Day 3 Australian 13ft & 16ft Skiff Championships Day 3 Light air specialists the ones to watch at skiff nationals Light air specialists the ones to watch at skiff nationals. Queensland's Hervey Bay is renowned as the whale-watching capital of Australia but yesterday it was the giants of sailing who entertained spectators aboard a tour boat as Race 4 by Mark Rothfield Posted 7 Jan 16:40 PST RSHYR 2024 | Maxi and mini maxi start videos RSHYR 2024 | Maxi and mini maxi start videos Start videos from up in the chopper on Boxing Day, where the airspace is as busy as the Harbour Start videos from up in the chopper on Boxing Day for the annual Sydney Hobart race, where the airspace can get nearly as congested as Sydney Harbour itself... by Bow Caddy Media Posted 7 Jan 14:46 PST Macao hosts season opener Macao Match Cup Macao hosts season opener Macao Match Cup For 25th Anniversary World Match Racing Tour 2025 World Match Racing Tour season kicks off this week at the all-new Macao Match Cup, hosted alongside the annual MGM Macao International Regatta organized by the Sports Bureau of the Macao SAR Government, MGM, and Ursa Major Sailing Event Management. by WMRT Posted 7 Jan 10:00 PST Vendée Globe 7th January Update Vendée Globe 7th January Update The two rivals are heading north towards the infamous Azores high pressure system What logically can be considered the Vendée Globe title duel between Charlie Dalin (MACIF Santé Prévoyance, 1st) and Yoann Richomme (PAPREC ARKEA, 2nd) continues unabated in the trade winds. by Vendée Globe media Posted 7 Jan 09:20 PST Steer a course for future leaders Steer a course for future leaders Our sailing world can be a turbulent place with many uncertainties As a coach and leader of youth we admire your dedication, hard work and passion. We know that sailing begins at home. And we would like to help you maximize the results of your efforts. by Dawn Riley, Oakcliff Sailing Posted 7 Jan 09:15 PST Nico Lunven in the Vendée Globe Update Nico Lunven in the Vendée Globe Update "I don't have much hair already, but now I'm losing even more!" Aboard Holcim-PRB, Nicolas Lunven hasn't lost his sense of humor, despite battling a series of technical issues since the weekend. by Team HOLCIM - PRB Posted 7 Jan 08:59 PST 1 week to Rolex Fastnet Race registration opening 1 week to Rolex Fastnet Race registration opening RORC members will benefit from priority entry, as well as a reduced entry fee Just one week remains to go until the all-important opening of registration for the Royal Ocean Racing Club's centenary Rolex Fastnet Race. This will take place on Wednesday 15 January at 1000 UTC (1100 Europe). by James Boyd / RORC Posted 7 Jan 08:56 PST Vendée Globe Tuesday 7th January Update Vendée Globe Tuesday 7th January Update Don't Look Down! Charlie Dalin on MACIF Santé Prévoyance continues to lead Yoann Richomme on PAPREC ARKÉA on their journey up the North Atlantic in the Vendée Globe, with Sébastien Simon on Groupe Dubreuil crossing the equator. by Mark Jardine Posted 7 Jan 00:43 PST 505 World Championship in Adelaide overall 505 World Championship in Adelaide overall The local crowd go crazy for their local winner The final day of the Wireless Communications International 505 World Championships was crazy. Racing started early at 11am. Two races were planned. The weather was beautiful, the breeze in the morning was easterly, straight offshore. by Jordan Spencer Posted 7 Jan 00:29 PST Boris Herrmann Conquers Fear of Heights Boris Herrmann Conquers Fear of Heights To successfully repair rigging at sea during Vendée Globe Team Malizia's Boris Herrmann faced one of his greatest fears on Monday when he had to climb the 29-meter high mast of his IMOCA racing yacht to address a critical rigging issue. by Team Malizia Posted 6 Jan 21:18 PST CYCA announces Admiral's Cup Team for 2025 CYCA announces Admiral's Cup Team for 2025 Representing the CYCA and Australia will be Zen and BACK 2 BLACK The Cruising Yacht Club of Australia (CYCA) is proud to announce the Club's entry for the highly anticipated return of the Admiral's Cup in 2025. by Cruising Yacht Club of Australia Posted 6 Jan 20:38 PST Australian 13ft & 16ft Skiff Championships Day 2 Australian 13ft & 16ft Skiff Championships Day 2 A perfect 15-knot tradewind fanned the azure waters off Maryborough Sailing Club With opening day nerves set aside, back-to-back races on the calendar, and a perfect 15-knot tradewind fanning the azure waters off Maryborough Sailing Club, the 2025 13ft and 16ft Skiff Australian Championships went up another gear yesterday. by Mark Rothfield Posted 6 Jan 15:37 PST US Sailing announces finalists US Sailing announces finalists For the 2024 Rolex Yachtsman and Yachtswoman of the Year Awards US Sailing is proud to announce the finalists for the 2024 Rolex Yachtsman and Yachtswoman of the Year Awards, celebrating the most outstanding performances in sailing by American athletes over the past year. by US Sailing Posted 6 Jan 11:41 PST 505 World Championship in Adelaide Day 4 505 World Championship in Adelaide Day 4 Very lumpy and challenging conditions on the water Conditions for day 4 of the Wireless Communications International 505 World Championships were windy. The forecast was for 20-25kn South East -South Freshening to 30 knots late in the day. by Jordan Spencer Posted 6 Jan 11:26 PST International Optimist Regatta Registration Open International Optimist Regatta Registration Open This week-long trio of events has been recognized throughout the Caribbean and the World Registration is open for the 32nd International Optimist Regatta (IOR). The IOR, TOTE Clinic, and the TOTE Team Race will take place June 9-15, 2025, at the St. Thomas Yacht Club. by Carol Bareuther Posted 6 Jan 11:08 PST Flying start to 2025 Flying start to 2025 An embarrassment of riches for sailing fans Happy New Year to you all! The beginning of 2025 is an embarrassment of riches for sailing fans, with a cornucopia of events to follow, ranging from offshore yachts around the world to traditional dinghies. by Mark Jardine Posted 6 Jan 10:00 PST Vendée Globe Monday 6th January Update Vendée Globe Monday 6th January Update Dalin is the first to have extricated himself from the doldrums In less than 10 days the winner of the 10th edition of the Vendée Globe will be known. Charlie Dalin (MACIF Santé Prévoyance, 1st), calm and determined, maintains a slight lead over Yoann Richomme (PAPREC ARKÉA, 2nd). by Vendée Globe media Posted 6 Jan 09:31 PST Sodebo Ultim 3 loses central rudder Sodebo Ultim 3 loses central rudder Forced to abandon their Jules Verne Trophy attempt After a little more than 16 days at sea, the crew of Sodebo Ultim 3 have stopped their attempt. While sailing between the Kerguelen Islands and Cape Leeuwin at over 30 knots, Thomas Coville and his six teammates lost their central rudder. by Team Sodebo Posted 6 Jan 06:10 PST ACO 14th Musto Skiff Worlds 2025 day 2 ACO 14th Musto Skiff Worlds 2025 day 2 More glamorous conditions in Sydney, Australia Day two of the Musto Skiff World Championships dawned with blue skies and a slightly lighter forecast than day 1, and with the building tide and the NE breeze at 15 to 20 kts, it provided a glamorous set of conditions in "relatively" flat water. by Graeme Oliver Posted 6 Jan 02:49 PST Vendée Globe Monday 6th January Update Vendée Globe Monday 6th January Update Across the Equator! Plus South Atlantic Reshuffle Both Charlie Dalin on MACIF Santé Prévoyance and Yoann Richomme on PAPREC ARKÉA are now back in the Northern Hemisphere, having cross the Equator in the Vendée Globe. by Mark Jardine Posted 6 Jan 00:57 PST PredictWind Moth Worlds Day 3 PredictWind Moth Worlds Day 3 Qualifying Series defines the fleets at PredictWind Moth World Championships After nine races across three days, the qualifying series for the PredictWind Moth World Championships is now complete, with the fleets heading into two days of finals racing from Wednesday 8th January at Manly Sailing Club in New Zealand. by Suellen Hurling LiveSailDie & PredictWind Posted 5 Jan 21:30 PST 2024 PredictWind Moth Worlds - Day 3 Updated 2024 PredictWind Moth Worlds - Day 3 Updated Updated report: Mattias Coutts staged a comeback performance to finish top of the leaderboard Updated report: Mattias Coutts (NZL) staged a comeback performance to finish top of the leaderboard, at the conclusion of the Qualification Round of the Predictwind 2024 International Moth World Championships. by Richard Gladwell, Sail-World.com/nz Posted 5 Jan 21:21 PST Australian 13ft & 16ft Skiff Championships Day 1 Australian 13ft & 16ft Skiff Championships Day 1 Positive signs for Imagine crew at skiff nationals It's well known that you can't win a nine-race series on Day 1 but the Imagine Signage crew of Nathan Wilmot, Ricky Bridge and Simon Hoffman made a commanding statement yesterday as the 2025 13ft and 16ft Skiff Australian Championships got underway. by Mark Rothfield Posted 5 Jan 15:54 PST Vendée Globe leader Dalin back across the Equator Vendée Globe leader Dalin back across the Equator Into the Northern Hemisphere and on the final stretch to Les Sables d'Olonne Charlie Dalin, skipper of MACIF Santé Prévoyance who is the leader of the Vendée Globe crossed the equator back into the Northern Hemisphere this Sunday afternoon at 1438hrs UTC. by Vendée Globe media Posted 5 Jan 11:26 PST 2024 PredictWind Moth Worlds - Day 2 2024 PredictWind Moth Worlds - Day 2 The weather was again the disruptor on Day 2, but the kids continued their dominance of the points For the morning at least, the weather was again the disruptor on Day 2 of the Predictwind Moth Worlds - however the relentless march of the Youth sailors to the top of the leaderboard continued. by Richard Gladwell, Sail-World.com/nz Posted 5 Jan 07:01 PST ACO 14th Musto Skiff Worlds 2025 day 1 ACO 14th Musto Skiff Worlds 2025 day 1 The fleet got away under a black flag to enjoy some epic Sydney Harbour conditions With the Pre-Worlds behind us, the fleet strapped in for what promised to be a beautiful first day of the Musto Skiff World Championships with a strong north-easterly blowing down the main harbour against an ebb tide and barely a cloud in the sky. by Jamie Hilton Posted 5 Jan 04:52 PST Etchells Pre-Worlds at Melbourne Overall Etchells Pre-Worlds at Melbourne Overall Magpie sails through to take the win Reigning Etchells World Champions, Graeme "GT" Taylor and James Mayo, with the return of former crew Ben Lamb on Magpie AUS1486 sailed an incredibly consistent final day in variable conditions to take the pre-Worlds regatta win. by Nic Douglass Posted 5 Jan 02:07 PST