Rolex Yachtsman and Yachtswoman of the Year Awards Rolex Yachtsman and Yachtswoman of the Year Awards Ian Barrows, Hans Henken and Cole Brauer honored US Sailing is proud to announce the winners of the prestigious 2024 Rolex Yachtsman and Yachtswoman of the Year Awards. by US Sailing Posted 7 Feb 06:09 PST Cup Spy: We the Fans Cup Spy: We the Fans America's Cup fans got well used to the sight of AC75s falling off their foils America's Cup fans got well used to the sight of AC75s falling off their foils in the lighter moments of Barcelona. They were cringe-worthy moments. The Cup is well and truly off its foils now. by Richard Gladwell, Sail-World NZ Posted 7 Feb 05:04 PST J/40 Boat Tour at boot Düsseldorf J/40 Boat Tour at boot Düsseldorf Mark Jardine looks at the yacht with Frédéric Bouvier from J/Composites Mark Jardine, Managing Editor of Sail-World.com and YachtsandYachting.com took a tour around the J/40 during boot Düsseldorf 2025 with Frédéric Bouvier from J/Composites. by Mark Jardine Posted 7 Feb 04:05 PST Marine Auctions February Online Auction Marine Auctions February Online Auction Bidding will close 27th February 2025 at 2pm AEST February 2025 Online Auction Bidding will close Thursday, 27th February 2025 at 2pm AEST. by Marine Auctions Posted 6 Feb 23:09 PST Sydney SailGP: Collisions and capsizes Sydney SailGP: Collisions and capsizes Sydney's practice racing was packed with dramatic incidents - capsizes, collisions and nosedives Sydney's practice racing was packed with dramatic incidents, culminating in a considerable collision between Mubadala Brazil and Germany. by SailGP Posted 6 Feb 22:18 PST KPMG Australia SailGP: 12 boat fleet makes history KPMG Australia SailGP: 12 boat fleet makes history Tom Slingsby's Australia Team aiming for back-to-back victories on home water Tom Slingsby's Australia Team aiming for back-to-back victories on home water, the sixth time Sydney Harbour has held the event, which is more than any other locale. by SailGP Posted 6 Feb 19:38 PST SailGP: Can Sydney match Auckland? SailGP: Can Sydney match Auckland? Talking points - can Sydney would match the standard set in Auckland, and crew poaching? A very Australian orientated media conference set the scene for Leg 3 of the Season 5 SailGP, which will be sailed on Sydney Harbour this weekend. The main talking points included whether Sydney would match the standard set in Auckland, and crew poaching. by Richard Gladwell/Sail-World.com/nz Posted 6 Feb 15:08 PST Registrations open for Loro Piana Giraglia 2025 Registrations open for Loro Piana Giraglia 2025 Four days of inshore racing in the stunning French gulf, followed by the 241-mile offshore race Registrations are now officially open for the 72nd edition of the Loro Piana Giraglia. Four days of racing in the Gulf of Saint-Tropez will be followed by the 241-mile offshore race, starting on Wednesday, June 11, at noon. by Yacht Club Italiano Posted 6 Feb 10:49 PST First Annual Women's Clinic & Regatta in Paradise First Annual Women's Clinic & Regatta in Paradise Sign Up Your Team Today for the event at St. Thomas Sailing Center, U.S. Virgin Islands Combine instruction by world-class Olympic, World Champion, and Match Race champion women coaches, Caribbean-style racing round-the-buoys and round-the-islands on converted J/24s called IC24s, and 'fun in the sun'. by Carol Bareuther Posted 6 Feb 09:56 PST Vendée Globe Thursday 6th February Update Vendée Globe Thursday 6th February Update Kojiro's big decision We give you an update on Arnaud Boissières from La Mie Câline after he was dismasted, showing his progress towards the Caribbean, then Kojiro Shiraishi tells us why he made a big routing decision as he heads east towards Les Sables d'Olonne. by Mark Jardine Posted 6 Feb 09:26 PST Documenting The Maiden Factor Documenting The Maiden Factor Kaia Bint Savage shares her story Kaia Bint Savage won the Yachting Journalists' Association Young Journalist of the Year in 2024. She shares the impact of sharing her story with YJA members at a special event at the Royal Ocean Racing Club in London. by Mark Jardine & Kaia Bint Savage Posted 6 Feb 06:30 PST New Vaikobi V4 PFD New Vaikobi V4 PFD An Evolution in Performance PFDs As the trusted name in PFDs around the world, Vaikobi is proud to introduce the highly anticipated V4 Life Jacket, set to enhance the performance and enjoyment for downwind foiling and paddling. by Vaikobi Posted 5 Feb 11:00 PST 4th ORC Double-Handed Worlds now open for entry 4th ORC Double-Handed Worlds now open for entry This edition will feature three new divisions and two-race format The Offshore Racing Congress (ORC) is excited to announce that entries are now open, and the Notice of Race has been published for the 4th ORC Double-Handed World Championship 2025. by Offshore Racing Congress Posted 5 Feb 10:19 PST YCCS pays tribute to His Highness the Aga Khan YCCS pays tribute to His Highness the Aga Khan His forward-looking vision led to the founding of the Yacht Club Costa Smeralda In 1967, the forward-looking vision of His Highness the Aga Khan led to the founding of the Yacht Club Costa Smeralda. by Yacht Club Costa Smeralda Posted 5 Feb 09:15 PST Caribbean Multihull Challenge overall Caribbean Multihull Challenge overall It's a wrap! Unique by its magnitude and design—a dedicated cruising rally run in conjunction with the racing regatta that's been the hallmark of the event—the seventh edition of the annual Caribbean Multihull Challenge Race and Rally. by Caribbean Multihull Challenge Posted 5 Feb 08:47 PST Vendée Globe Wednesday 5th February Update Vendée Globe Wednesday 5th February Update There are still 11 skippers at sea racing While we've now had 22 finishers in the Vendée Globe there are still 11 skippers at sea racing. In this much later than usual daily video we get updates from Kojiro Shiraishi, Oliver Heer, take a look at the tracker, then Conrad Colman concludes our show. by Mark Jardine Posted 5 Feb 08:04 PST NZ Millennium Cup: Kawil makes it a double - Day 3 NZ Millennium Cup: Kawil makes it a double - Day 3 Kawil takes final race, and the 2025 NZ Millennium Cup comes to a close The final race of the 2025 NZ Millennium Cup has come to a close and Kawil has been named overall series winner. by Isla McKechnie Posted 5 Feb 03:23 PST YJA Marks 70th Anniversary YJA Marks 70th Anniversary With New Branding and Exciting Events The Yachting Journalists' Association (YJA) is proud to announce its 70th anniversary in 2025, celebrating seven decades of championing excellence in marine journalism. by Yachting Journalists' Association Posted 5 Feb 02:00 PST New Traveller Car Systems from Allen New Traveller Car Systems from Allen Meticulously engineered to enhance control for dinghies, cats, and keelboats up to 28ft Meticulously engineered to enhance sail control for dinghies, catamarans, and keelboats up to 28ft, these new systems are designed to provide sailors with precise and effortless adjustments, ensuring optimal performance on the water. by Allen Posted 5 Feb 01:00 PST Successful 90th Anniversary celebrations Successful 90th Anniversary celebrations A superb weekend for the Australian 18 Footers League The Australian 18 Footers League celebrated its 90th Anniversary and the past weekend with three days of action-packed racing over Sydney Harbour - from east of the Sydney Opera House to Middle Harbour in the north. by Frank Quealey Posted 4 Feb 21:48 PST The Good, the Bad and the Ugly The Good, the Bad and the Ugly If ever I needed a reminder of how varied the sport of sailing is, the past fortnight provided it If ever I needed a reminder of how varied the sport of sailing is, the past fortnight has provided it. We've seen the whole spectrum of goings on, from the superb in the Vendée Globe, to the baffling with the British America's Cup team. by Mark Jardine Posted 4 Feb 12:00 PST Warm-water racing, Vendee Globe update Warm-water racing, Vendee Globe update Warm-water racing, plus news from the Vendee Globe and Cup worlds While February doesn't enjoy the greatest reputation as a fine sailing month for most parts of North America (ahem), the same isn't true for the Caribbean or the Sunshine State. by David Schmidt Posted 4 Feb 08:00 PST Benjamin Ferré is first daggerboard skipper Benjamin Ferré is first daggerboard skipper Chased all the way by the 'space fighter' Tanguy Le Turquais It will go down as one of the great battles in Vendée Globe history that featured a fun-filled but competitive "bromance" between two young French sailors who ended up finishing just 16 minutes apart. by Ed Gorman / IMOCA Globe Series Posted 4 Feb 07:02 PST Caribbean Multihull Challenge day 4 Caribbean Multihull Challenge day 4 Sunday was the fourth and last day of the challenge for all divisions Sunday was the fourth and last day of the challenge for all divisions. Time for sailors to cross the finish lines in their category and register the last bullets on the scoreboard. Weather conditions were perfect for surprises. by Caribbean Multihull Challenge Posted 4 Feb 06:24 PST America One Racing announces new board members America One Racing announces new board members Four world-class sailors join A1R board of directors America One Racing (A1R) has been a force in high-performance sailing for over 25 years. Now, A1R announces its next phase of programming by adding four new Directors to the Board and launching Project Podium. by America One Racing Posted 4 Feb 05:57 PST More teams locked in for the Admiral's Cup More teams locked in for the Admiral's Cup Recent team entries include the CYCA, YCM, YCCS and a Baltic Sea Team The Royal Ocean Racing Club is delighted to announce that confirmed entries for the 2025 Admiral's Cup have increased to 13 teams, with more teams set to be announced in the coming months. by Louay Habib / RORC Posted 4 Feb 05:41 PST Barton Marine Launch New Continuous Line Furler Barton Marine Launch New Continuous Line Furler Designed to provide optimum performance for dinghies and small yachts Designed to provide optimum performance for dinghies and small yachts in even the most challenging conditions, the robust, lightweight and stylish Furler introduces innovative hybrid-bearing technology for the first time. by Barton Marine Posted 4 Feb 04:00 PST C-Tech technology at the 2024 Moth Worlds C-Tech technology at the 2024 Moth Worlds C-Tech reflects on its latest advancements in carbon fibre solutions and technology As the dust settles from the recent Moth Worlds at Manly Sailing Club, C-Tech takes a moment to reflect on its latest advancements in carbon fibre solutions and technology. by Anna Merchant|C-Tech Posted 4 Feb 03:51 PST Giancarlo Pedote 22nd in the Vendée Globe Giancarlo Pedote 22nd in the Vendée Globe His elapsed time is 85 days, 20 hours and 32 minutes After a final cold night in light winds on the Bay of Biscay, Italy's Giancarlo Pedote completed his second consecutive Vendée Globe when he crossed the finish line off Les Sables d'Olonne in 22nd place at 0834hrs today Tuesday 4th February. by Vendée Globe media Posted 4 Feb 01:46 PST Vendée Globe Tuesday 4th February Update Vendée Globe Tuesday 4th February Update Joschke, Le Cam, Colman finish overnight Overnight we had Isabelle Joschke, Jean Le Cam and Conrad Colman arrive in Les Sables d'Olonne to finish the Vendée Globe, so we start with footage and the stats for their races, and then an update from Giancarlo Pedote as he approached the line. by Mark Jardine Posted 4 Feb 01:11 PST Conrad Colman, 21st in the Vendée Globe 2024 Conrad Colman, 21st in the Vendée Globe 2024 Crossing the finish line off Les Sables d'Olonne today at 04 06 33 hrs UTC Conrad Colman, the Kiwi skipper of MS Amlin, completed his second Vendée Globe today when he crossed the finish line off Les Sables d'Olonne at 04 06 33 hrs (UTC). by Vendée Globe media Posted 3 Feb 21:15 PST Jean Le Cam, 20th in the Vendée Globe 2024 Jean Le Cam, 20th in the Vendée Globe 2024 Completing his fifth successful Vendée Globe this morning Legendary French ocean racing veteran Jean Le Cam completed his fifth successful Vendée Globe solo round the world race at the age of 65 this Tuesday morning when he crossed the finish line off Les Sables d'Olonne in 20th position at 03 53 02 hrs UTC. by Vendée Globe media Posted 3 Feb 20:37 PST Isabelle Joschke, 19th in the Vendée Globe 2024 Isabelle Joschke, 19th in the Vendée Globe 2024 Crossing the finish line at 2328 UTC on 3 February Isabelle Joschke crossed the Vendée Globe finish line in 19th position, after 85 days, 11hrs & 26 mins of racing. Four years after a first participation that ended in retirement, the skipper of MACSF completed her non-stop unassisted circumnavigation. by Vendée Globe media Posted 3 Feb 16:37 PST Alan Roura finishes 18th in Vendée Globe Alan Roura finishes 18th in Vendée Globe It was something of a bittersweet moment for Roura as he took his finish gun. Today the Swiss skipper Alan Roura, at the age of just 31, completed his third consecutive Vendée Globe. The solo skipper of HUBLOT crossed the line off Les Sables d'Olonne at 11:57.48 hrs to take 18th place in an elapsed time of 84 days 23hrs 55 mins. by Vendée Globe media Posted 3 Feb 05:22 PST Tanguy Le Turquais finishes 17th in Vendée Globe Tanguy Le Turquais finishes 17th in Vendée Globe In a boat transformed into a DIY workshop at different times On crossing the finish line this February 3 at 1137hrs UTC, after 84 days, 23 hours and 35 minutes of racing, Tanguy Le Turquais has made a dream come true: to complete his Vendée Globe. by Vendée Globe media Posted 3 Feb 05:03 PST Benjamin Ferré finishes 16th in the Vendée Globe Benjamin Ferré finishes 16th in the Vendée Globe A rookie leads the straight daggerboard fleet into Les Sables D'Olonne A Vendée Globe rookie, Benjamin has come a long way since he discovered ocean racing only six years ago! At 34, the skipper of Monnoyeur - DUO For a JOB completed his non-stop, unassisted round the world race on February 3rd in 16th place. by Vendée Globe media Posted 3 Feb 04:18 PST 2025 RORC Transatlantic Race Summary 2025 RORC Transatlantic Race Summary A celebration of speed, skill and endurance The 2025 RORC Transatlantic Race started from Calero Marinas Marina Lanzarote in the Canary Islands. The 3,000-nautical-mile race across the Atlantic attracted sailors from 19 different nations, bound for Camper & Nicholsons Port Louis Marina in Grenada. by Louay Habib / RORC Posted 3 Feb 03:50 PST Vendée Globe Monday 3rd February Update Vendée Globe Monday 3rd February Update Manic Monday in Les Sables d'Olonne After Romain Attanasio and Yannick Bestaven arrived in Les Sables d'Olonne on Sunday, it's possible we're going to see no less than eight Vendée Globe finishers today. by Mark Jardine Posted 3 Feb 02:57 PST NZ Millennium Cup: Kawil made her move - Day 2 NZ Millennium Cup: Kawil made her move - Day 2 Kawil made her move from second to first place overall on the second day of the NZ Millennium Cup. On a day of light airs and a swift course around Rakino Island, Kawil made her move from second to first place overall on the second day of the NZ Millennium Cup. by Isla McKechnie Posted 3 Feb 02:19 PST Damien Seguin finishes 15th in the Vendée Globe Damien Seguin finishes 15th in the Vendée Globe Succeeding in his bet to continue sailing at the highest level After 84 days, 20 hours and 31 minutes of racing, Damien Seguin crossed the finish line of his second consecutive Vendée Globe, in 15th position. by Vendée Globe media Posted 3 Feb 01:15 PST