44Cup Nanny Cay Day 2 44Cup Nanny Cay Day 2 Big Breeze and Yee-Haw conditions After the opening day of RC44 competition in the British Virgin Islands was lost to excess winds, the breezy relentless easterly trade winds abated enough on day two to permit three races to be sailed in winds ranging from 18 to 28 knots. by 44Cup Posted 14 Feb 19:20 PST The 2026 J24 Worlds announces Title Sponsor The 2026 J24 Worlds announces Title Sponsor Peerless Industrial Systems support the event in Melbourne, Ausutralia The 2026 J24 World Championship is being held at the iconic Sandringham Yacht Club in Melbourne from the 4 - 11th November. The Organising Committee is excited and proud to announce the confirmation of our Title Sponsor, Peerless Industrial Systems. by Simon Grain Posted 14 Feb 16:50 PST 35th Palamós Optimist Trophy Day 2 35th Palamós Optimist Trophy Day 2 Italian Jesper Karlsen is the new leader On the second day of the Palamós Optmist Trophy the wind has been the protagonist again, and after a first postponement on land, after noon the fleet went to sea where they were waiting for the entry of a light breeze of between 5 and 6 knots. by Jaume Soler Posted 14 Feb 11:50 PST Antoine Cornic finishes 28th in Vendée Globe Antoine Cornic finishes 28th in Vendée Globe Concluding an adventure that he had been nurturing for more than two decades This Friday at 13:02, after 96 days and 1 hour at sea, French solo skipper Antoine Cornic crossed the finish line of the Vendée Globe in 28th place, concluding an adventure that he had been nurturing for more than two decades. by Vendée Globe media Posted 14 Feb 05:50 PST Trofeo Princesa Sofia Mallorca Preview Trofeo Princesa Sofia Mallorca Preview Olympic Sailing's 'happy place' The Trofeo Princesa Sofía Mallorca has continued to evolve, incorporating new classes, formats and organizers to become the most unmissable event on the itineraries of the best sailors of each Olympic quadrennial. by Trofeo S.A.R. Princesa Sofía Posted 14 Feb 03:42 PST Cape2Rio Race 2025 sets sail Cape2Rio Race 2025 sets sail All-female RCYC Academy crew & pioneering marine research unveiled The highly anticipated Cape2Rio 2025 Yacht Race was officially launched at the Royal Cape Yacht Club (RCYC), setting the stage for another thrilling edition of this iconic transatlantic sailing event. by Royal Cape Yacht Club Posted 14 Feb 02:39 PST 80th Rolex Sydney Hobart entries to open soon 80th Rolex Sydney Hobart entries to open soon Promising to be a spectacular edition of the race The Cruising Yacht Club of Australia (CYCA) is thrilled to announce that entries for the milestone 80th edition of the Rolex Sydney Hobart Yacht Race will open in the coming weeks. by RSHYR media Posted 13 Feb 22:18 PST 44Cup Nanny Cay Day 1 44Cup Nanny Cay Day 1 Overly breezy opening day in the British Virgin Island After a light wind 44Cup Nanny Cay concluded the 2024 season, it was with great anticipation that the 44Cup teams awaited 2025's opening event in the British Virgin Island, for which stiff trade winds have been forecast for some days. by 44Cup Posted 13 Feb 14:21 PST 35th Palamós Optimist Trophy Day 1 35th Palamós Optimist Trophy Day 1 Racing underway for 550 young sailors The 35th Palamós International Optimist Trophy-18 Nations started this Thursday with the celebration of the first two races and ended with a tie at the top. by Jaume Soler Posted 13 Feb 11:32 PST Series Production Registration Scheme opens Series Production Registration Scheme opens World Sailing operates a system for IWSA Formula Wing approval and registration of equipment The Series Production Formula Wing Equipment Registration Scheme is operated by World Sailing and acts as the process by which manufacturers can register series production equipment to be eligible for racing at IWSA Formula Wing events. by IWSA WingFoil Racing Posted 13 Feb 09:00 PST New venue for Superyacht Cup Palma 2025 New venue for Superyacht Cup Palma 2025 Europe's longest running superyacht regatta will be relocating to Club de Mar-Mallorca With a new venue, new entries and new racing classes, the Superyacht Cup Palma 2025 is on course for a spectacular 29th edition. by The Superyacht Cup Palma Posted 13 Feb 05:27 PST Transat Café L'OR Cap Pour Elles 2025 routes Transat Café L'OR Cap Pour Elles 2025 routes Four classes, four courses, four winning duos means four times the emotion On Sunday October 26, the ULTIM, the Ocean Fifty, the IMOCA, and the Class40 divisions will start their TRANSAT CAFÉ L'OR Le Havre Normandie at 15 minutes intervals. by Transat Café L'OR Posted 13 Feb 03:41 PST Foam-up forecast for 44Cup Nanny Cay Season opener Foam-up forecast for 44Cup Nanny Cay Season opener Of the nine teams competing, favourite is Vladimir Prosikhin's Team Nika It's why racing yachts congregate from all parts of the world in the Caribbean - incessant sunshine; stiff breeze, soaring temperatures, warm azure water all combining to provide an alluring cocktail with which to escape the freezing gloom of winter. by 44Cup Posted 12 Feb 14:07 PST Abigail returning to Marblehead to Halifax Race Abigail returning to Marblehead to Halifax Race A 1956 wood 39' ketch designed by John Alden and built by Seth Persson Returning to this year's Marblehead to Halifax race is Jesse Terry's Abigail, a 1956 wood 39' ketch designed by John Alden and built by Seth Persson right after Finisterre, which won the Newport to Bermuda race three times. by Vicki Staveacre Posted 12 Feb 12:21 PST Melges24 NA SailingSeries launches with Midwinters Melges24 NA SailingSeries launches with Midwinters The stage is set for three fun days of racing on Tampa Bay The 2025 Melges 24 North American Sailing Series (NASS) kicks off in spectacular style at the Midwinter Championship, held in conjunction with the Helly Hansen Sailing World Regatta Series - St. Petersburg. by U.S. Melges 24 Class Association Posted 12 Feb 10:12 PST 29er Eurocup Series at RCN Valencia Preview 29er Eurocup Series at RCN Valencia Preview 86 boats set to start racing on Thursday The Eurocup Series 29er 2025, as part of the 10th Comunitat Valenciana Olympic Week, is starting a new journey at the Real Club Náutico de Valencia. by Pep Portas Posted 12 Feb 09:15 PST Newport Bermuda Race Live Seminars Newport Bermuda Race Live Seminars Biggest takeaways and lessons learned from 2024 incidents Kicking off our 2026 Race Prep Seminar Series, a panel will reflect on the key incidents from the 2024 Bermuda Race, with insights into what went right, what went wrong, and how lessons learned can improve safety, preparation, and performance for 2026. by Bermuda Race Posted 12 Feb 08:46 PST 2025 Rolex Fastnet Race - winners return 2025 Rolex Fastnet Race - winners return For this special edition, the RORC has reintroduced its once premier event, the Admiral's Cup For 2025, the Royal Ocean Racing Club celebrates both its own centenary and that of the Rolex Fastnet Race, the race upon which it was founded. by James Boyd / RORC Posted 12 Feb 07:41 PST The stage is set for 2025 29er Asian Championship The stage is set for 2025 29er Asian Championship Taking place from 12th to 16th February Incorporated into Sun Hung Kai & Co. Hong Kong Race Week 2025 and co-organised by the Sailing Federation of Hong Kong, China, Royal Hong Kong YC and the International 29 Class, 2025 29er Asian Championship will take place from 12th to 16th February. by International 29er Class Posted 12 Feb 06:26 PST IRC Rating open for 2025 IRC Rating open for 2025 The IRC rating system will remain largely unchanged for 2025. Applications are open for 2025 IRC Rating and the IRC Rating Authority (RORC Rating Office and UNCL, Pôle Course du YCF) have already issued certificates to over 650 northern hemisphere boats for the new season. by RORC Rating Office Posted 12 Feb 04:57 PST Globe 580 Transat makes waves with record run Globe 580 Transat makes waves with record run McIntyre Mini Globe set to make history! Third running of the 2025 Globe 580 Transat: Thrills, Spills, and Plenty of High-Seas Shenanigans in record time! Woop Woop! by McIntyre Mini Globe Race Posted 12 Feb 01:12 PST 18ft Skiffs build up to the 'Big One' 18ft Skiffs build up to the 'Big One' Less than one month to go before the JJ Giltinan 18ft Skiff Championship With less than one month to go before the JJ Giltinan 18ft Skiff Championship is contested on Sydney Harbour, from March 8-16, next Sunday's Australian 18 Footers League Club Championship race is critical to the build-up for all teams from the League's fl by Frank Quealey Posted 11 Feb 22:34 PST Women's WMRT announces 2025 season Women's WMRT announces 2025 season Over 150 women match racing sailors are expected to compete this year The Women's World Match Racing Tour has announced its 2025 schedule of six events in four countries featuring events in the USA, France, Sweden and Bermuda. by Women's WMRT Posted 11 Feb 21:48 PST Henri-Lloyd supports Team Solan for Transat Paprec Henri-Lloyd supports Team Solan for Transat Paprec The pair are setting their sights on success in the prestigious race Henri-Lloyd has been announced as the Official Technical Clothing partner for Team Solan Ocean Racing. by Henri-Lloyd Posted 11 Feb 08:00 PST SailGP, Rolex Awards, Vendee Globe SailGP, Rolex Awards, Vendee Globe SailGP, Rolex Awards, Vendee Globe finishers The weather at 48.5719° N, 122.4787° W (Bellingham, Washington) has been unseasonably cold, but the racing was hot on the waters of Sydney Harbor, where the third event of SailGP's Season 5 calendar unfurled last weekend. by David Schmidt Posted 11 Feb 08:00 PST Pablo Gonzalez Parodi enters Global Solo Challenge Pablo Gonzalez Parodi enters Global Solo Challenge A highly experienced sailor with over 100,000 nautical miles under his belt The Global Solo Challenge continues to attract passionate and determined sailors from around the world, and we are thrilled to welcome our 14th entrant, Pablo Gonzalez Parodi. by Marco Nannini / Global Solo Challenge Posted 11 Feb 05:22 PST 2025 RORC Caribbean 600: A battle of legends 2025 RORC Caribbean 600: A battle of legends The 16th edition has attracted close to 500 sailors from 38 different countries Starting on the 24th of February, the 16th edition of the RORC Caribbean 600 has attracted close to 500 sailors from 38 different countries. by Louay Habib/RORC Posted 10 Feb 23:52 PST All-star cast set for 2025 Hansa and Para Worlds All-star cast set for 2025 Hansa and Para Worlds Over 200 sailors and race officials will descend on the Royal Prince Alfred Yacht in March Over 200 sailors and race officials from around the globe will descend on Royal Prince Alfred Yacht Club (RPAYC) at Pittwater in March for the Hansa World and International Championships, Australian and NSW Hansa Class Championships plus the Para Worlds. by Di Pearson / RPAYC media Posted 10 Feb 22:30 PST America's Cup: INEOS being sued America's Cup: INEOS being sued New Zealand Rugby owner of the All Blacks brand says it is suing INEOS Following the much publicised split in the INEOS Britannia America's Cup team, NZ Rugby has revealed that it is taking legal action against INEOS [Group], for alleged breach of a $NZD48million sponsorship deal. by Richard Gladwell/Sail-World.com Posted 10 Feb 16:14 PST San Diego Women's J/22 Invitational 2025 Preview San Diego Women's J/22 Invitational 2025 Preview Over 80 women sailors on 24 teams will make for a fun, action-packed regatta weekend The regatta is sailed at San Diego YC directly off the docks in La Playa and features the Club's J/22 one-design sailboats, which are sponsored by Mount Gay. by J/Boats Posted 10 Feb 13:44 PST 2025 Fireball Worlds to be held at Lake Garda 2025 Fireball Worlds to be held at Lake Garda Hosted by Circolo Vela Arco this August For their 2025 Worlds the Fireballs are heading to the premier sailing venue of Lake Garda in Italy. Although the Fireballs have been to Lake Garda for their Europeans a number of times, it is the first time that the Worlds have been on the Lake. by UK Fireball Association Posted 10 Feb 13:04 PST Vendée Globe Monday 10th February Update Vendée Globe Monday 10th February Update Getting there one step at a time After an unforgettable weekend during which five skippers finished their Vendée Globes and enjoyed welcome back into the Les Sables d'Olonne channel, there are six racers still out on the Atlantic ocean racing and two continuing their respective journeys. by Vendée Globe media Posted 10 Feb 09:06 PST US Sailing Leadership Awards winners announced US Sailing Leadership Awards winners announced The event recognized individuals and programs that have made a significant impact on the sport Last week in Coronado, CA, US Sailing honored the outstanding contributions of sailors, organizations, and industry leaders at the 2025 Sailing Leadership Awards. by US Sailing Posted 10 Feb 09:05 PST Sail America presents 2025 Board of Directors Sail America presents 2025 Board of Directors Welcoming six new member to its 2025 board of directors Sail America, the trade association for the U.S. sailing industry, welcomed six new member to its 2025 board of directors. by Sail America Posted 10 Feb 08:33 PST Shop the Aktiv Stretch Mid Layers Shop the Aktiv Stretch Mid Layers A collection of high-performing, responsibly made essentials The Aktiv Stretch Mid Layer range is a collection of high-performing, responsibly made essentials, offering warmth, comfort and flexibility on land or sea with quick-drying, moisture-wicking and thermal-regulating properties. by Henri-Lloyd Posted 10 Feb 08:00 PST Custom Rooster Kit - Made for Your Team Custom Rooster Kit - Made for Your Team Looking for high-performance gear designed for your team or club? 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Whether you need personalised rash vests, spray tops, or jackets, Rooster have you covered. by Rooster Posted 10 Feb 04:00 PST Registration open for the 2025 J/80 Worlds Registration open for the 2025 J/80 Worlds This promises to be a world-class event packed with thrilling competition The J/80 World Championships 2025 are coming to the vibrant coastal city of Nieuwpoort in July and registrations are officially open. by J/Boats Posted 10 Feb 02:55 PST My Vendée Globe was a dream come true My Vendée Globe was a dream come true Violette Dorange reflects on her race The young French sailor, Violette Dorange, crossed the finish line of the Vendée Globe on Sunday and described her solo voyage around the planet - that has enthralled millions of people in France and elsewhere - as a dream come true. by Ed Gorman / IMOCA Globe Series Posted 9 Feb 22:53 PST The engine room The engine room Without them we are lost. This is about the things aloft both ahead and behind the stick. Without them we are lost. This is not about the tiny little room under the companionway stairs. Rather, it is about the things aloft both ahead and behind the stick.Yes. The rags. Only, they are anything but for wiping up spills. They are supreme tech. by John Curnow, Sail-World.com AUS Editor Posted 9 Feb 13:00 PST Vendée Globe Sunday 9th February Update Vendée Globe Sunday 9th February Update Super Sunday in Les Sables d'Olonne There were huge crowds, maybe the biggest yet, as four skippers finished the Vendée Globe on Sunday. Kojiro Shiraishi finished 24th, Violette Dorange 25th, Louis Duc 26th and Sébastien Marsset 27th and they all received a rapturous welcome. by Mark Jardine Posted 9 Feb 12:58 PST