Dylan Fletcher drives Emirates GBR to third place Dylan Fletcher drives Emirates GBR to third place On Race Day 1 in Dubai Dylan Fletcher has driven the Emirates Great Britain SailGP Team to third place on Race Day 1 in Dubai. It was Fletcher's first time racing in the Driver role for Ben Ainslie's British team, with the crew securing a result of 5-8-2. by Emirates GBR SailGP Team Posted 23 Nov 08:32 PST Vendée Globe Race Day 15 Vendée Globe Race Day 15 Exceptional Brazilian low should allow leaders direct route to Good Hope The top solo racers on the Vendée Globe should reach an important transition tomorrow, Sunday, when they catch a low pressure system which will carry them at speed directly towards the tip of South Africa and the Southern Ocean beyond. by Vendée Globe media Posted 23 Nov 08:17 PST New signing helps Australia Team dominate in Dubai New signing helps Australia Team dominate in Dubai In game of Snakes & Ladders The Australia SailGP Team launched their 2025 Rolex SailGP Championship campaign in dominant style, silencing any questions about the strength of their restructured squad. by Australia SailGP Team Posted 23 Nov 08:09 PST DF95 2025 Nationals to be held at Sail Newport DF95 2025 Nationals to be held at Sail Newport The first radio-controlled national championship in Newport Sail Newport, Rhode Island's Public Sailing Center, has been selected to host a unique national sailing event next year with the remote-controlled DragonFlite95 (DF95) National Championship. by Sail Newport Posted 23 Nov 07:34 PST Emirates Dubai Sail Grand Prix day 1 Emirates Dubai Sail Grand Prix day 1 Familiar rivals Australia and New Zealand top the leaderboard SailGP's largest-ever fleet (11 national teams) descended upon Dubai's Port Mina Rashid for the official start of the 2025 Season of the Rolex SailGP Championship. by SailGP Posted 23 Nov 07:22 PST Vendée Globe Saturday Morning Update Vendée Globe Saturday Morning Update Routing options, making the turn East The leaders, spearheaded by Charlie Dalin, are making the turn East in the Vendée Globe as they look to navigate the upcoming low pressure system in the South Atlantic. by Mark Jardine Posted 23 Nov 03:43 PST SailGP: Day 1 - Kiwis top Dubai leaderboard SailGP: Day 1 - Kiwis top Dubai leaderboard The Black Foils top the overnight leaderboard by a three point margin without having won a race The America's Cup champions, fresh from defending their title, a month ago, sailed consistently and the Black Foils topped the overnight leaderboard by a three point margin without having won a race. by Richard Gladwell, Sail-World NZ Posted 23 Nov 02:36 PST 2024 South American Championship Day 2 2024 South American Championship Day 2 High winds and tight competition in Buenos Aires Paul Cayard (USA) and Pedro Trouche (BRA) battle head to head with Lucas and Leandro Altolaguirre (ARG). by ISCYRA Posted 22 Nov 19:22 PST 2024 44Cup Nanny Cay Day 2 2024 44Cup Nanny Cay Day 2 Nika recovers her mojo as Artemis Racing edges into the lead in the BVI Conditions on the British Virgin Islands' St Francis Drake Channel further improved today; still shifty, thanks to the islands to weather and the tropical clouds overhead, but with more wind - ranging from 9-13 knots. by 44Cup Posted 22 Nov 16:08 PST Maxi Cup 2024 | Video on Scallywag's Bow Maxi Cup 2024 | Video on Scallywag's Bow What the action is like up-close on the bow of a 100 footer when there's breeze Ever wondered what the action is like up-close on the bow of a 100 footer when the breeze is on? by Bow Caddy Media Posted 22 Nov 14:08 PST Etchells Worlds entries closing on 30 November Etchells Worlds entries closing on 30 November Just one more week to enter the Melbourne event The 2025 Etchells Worlds entries close in just over a week and the competition is continuing to ramp up at the Royal Brighton Yacht Club (RBYC). by Nicole Douglass Posted 22 Nov 12:46 PST Vendée Globe Friday Evening Update Vendée Globe Friday Evening Update Plus SailGP Season 5 starts tomorrow! Charlie Dalin has extended his lead in the Vendée Globe, but he could shortly encounter lighter winds than the following pack, before they are hit by the developing low pressure system in the South Atlantic. by Mark Jardine Posted 22 Nov 10:55 PST Vendée Globe Race - Day 14 - Mind the Gap Vendée Globe Race - Day 14 - Mind the Gap Almost half the fleet are now across the Equator and into the Southern Hemisphere Of the 39 boats still racing in the Vendée Globe most are now out of the Doldrums and almost half are now across the Equator in the Southern Hemisphere. Thomas Ruyant (VULNERABLE) led the fleet across last night at 1910hrs yesterday evening. by Vendée Globe media Posted 22 Nov 09:20 PST 49er, 49erFX, and Nacra 17 sailors in SailGP 49er, 49erFX, and Nacra 17 sailors in SailGP A look at the sailors from our classes competing this weekend The fifth season of SailGP launches this weekend in Dubai, bringing together 11 national teams and some of the world's best sailors. by Alexia Lahoud / 49er and Nacra 17 Sailing Posted 22 Nov 08:12 PST Dylan Fletcher race ready for his return to SailGP Dylan Fletcher race ready for his return to SailGP At the Emirates Dubai Sail Grand Prix presented by P&O Marinas this weekend Dylan Fletcher is race ready for his return to SailGP, after taking on the Driver role for Ben Ainslie's Emirates Great Britain Sail Grand Prix Team. by Emirates GBR SailGP Team Posted 22 Nov 06:57 PST 2025 California Dreamin' Match Race Series Preview 2025 California Dreamin' Match Race Series Preview Four stops planned at West Coast, a path to qualify for Ficker Cup and Congressional Cup Four stops planned at West Coast yacht clubs and a path to qualify for Ficker Cup and Congressional Cup. by St. Francis Yacht Club Posted 22 Nov 06:36 PST Race for the Rolex SailGP Championship begins Race for the Rolex SailGP Championship begins With the Emirates Dubai Sail Grand Prix this weekend This weekend, the most exciting racing on water returns to the iconic city of Dubai - marking the official start of SailGP's most expansive season to date. by SailGP Posted 22 Nov 05:50 PST ETNZ ranked #5 in major sport brands ETNZ ranked #5 in major sport brands Emirates Team NZ has been ranked at #5 on the global Sports Technology Power List In the 2024 Sports Technology Annual Review and Power List published Friday, Emirates Team New Zealand has been ranked at #5 on the global Sports Technology Power List by The STA Group who champions the best sports technology globally. by Hamish Hooper, Emirates Team NZ Posted 22 Nov 05:23 PST Vendée Globe Friday Morning Update Vendée Globe Friday Morning Update Charlie Dalin on MACIF Santé Prévoyance has taken the lead The leaders in the Vendée Globe have now crossed the Equator into the Southern Hemisphere and are enjoying blast reaching conditions. by Mark Jardine Posted 22 Nov 03:39 PST World Sailing publishes a new strategy World Sailing publishes a new strategy 'Ready for the Future' focuses on four priorities for the sport World Sailing has officially launched its new strategy, Ready for the Future, which will guide the sport from 2025 to 2029. by World Sailing Posted 22 Nov 03:07 PST Boris Herrmann Crosses Equator Boris Herrmann Crosses Equator In the hunt, in the Vendée Globe Early this Friday morning at 05:44 UTC (06:44 CET), Boris Herrmann was the 14th solo sailor to cross the Equator after 11 days, 17 hours, 42 minutes, and 42 seconds of competition in the iconic round-the-world race. by Team Malizia Posted 22 Nov 01:24 PST 2025 Fireball World Championship Preview 2025 Fireball World Championship Preview All set for an unforgettable regatta on Lake Garda, Italy The 2025 Fireball Class Sailing World Championship will be in Italy, on the north shore of Lake Garda: it will certainly be an event full of competition, friendly atmosphere and fun! by Elena Giolai Posted 21 Nov 23:17 PST Vendée Globe Race - Day 13 - "I can see you!" Vendée Globe Race - Day 13 - "I can see you!" The three lead boats are almost within sight of each other - 6nm covers the three solo-racers Race favorite Charlie Dalin, with a higher average speed had run down race leader Thomas Ruydant. Sam Goodchild is third - and just 6nm covers the first three overall. All three should be almost within sight of each other making for tense racing. by Richard Gladwell, Sail-World NZ Posted 21 Nov 20:45 PST 2024 44Cup Nanny Cay Day 1 2024 44Cup Nanny Cay Day 1 Team Nika on the ropes as Charisma excels Despite an unpromising forecast, Tortola came good for the opening day of the 44Cup Nanny Cay with PRO Maria Torrijo and the race team from the Royal BVI Yacht Club laying on three races, held in 6-14 knots from the east to southeast. by 44Cup Posted 21 Nov 17:11 PST 2024 South American Championship Day 1 2024 South American Championship Day 1 Strong winds, sunshine, and tight competition in Argentina Strong winds, sunshine, and tight competition define an exceptional opening day in Argentina. by ISCYRA Posted 21 Nov 15:52 PST Clipper Race Skipper: The toughest job in sailing Clipper Race Skipper: The toughest job in sailing Requiring five months of intensive preparation Tasked with leading a crew of up to 22 adventure-seekers around the world, the role of a Clipper Race Skipper is one of the most demanding leadership positions in the industry. by Clipper Race Posted 21 Nov 12:53 PST Clarisse Crémer in the Vendée Globe week 2 Clarisse Crémer in the Vendée Globe week 2 "Happy to to be where I am" Having entered a particularly active Doldrums on Wednesday, Clarisse Crémer was only stuck there for 24 hours, and has already returned to steadier winds and double-digit speeds on Thursday afternoon. by L'Occitane Sailing Team Posted 21 Nov 12:31 PST Samo Vidic wins the Yacht Racing Image Award Samo Vidic wins the Yacht Racing Image Award For the second consecutive year Slovenian yacht racing photographer Samo Vidic has claimed victory in the 14th edition of the international photo competition devoted to the sport of sailing. by Yacht Racing Image Award Posted 21 Nov 12:17 PST Vendée Globe Favourites! Vendée Globe Favourites! We ask Marine Industry personalities at METSTRADE who they are supporting You've got your favourites in the Vendée Globe, but while I was at METSTRADE, the annual gathering of the marine industry in Amsterdam, I asked various personalities who their favourites were and why! by Mark Jardine Posted 21 Nov 12:14 PST Zhik to supply the NorthStar SailGP Team Zhik to supply the NorthStar SailGP Team As official technical clothing supplier for Season 5 The NorthStar SailGP Team proudly announces ZHIK as its official technical clothing supplier for Season 5 of SailGP. by Zhik Posted 21 Nov 09:00 PST Vendée Globe Day 12 Vendée Globe Day 12 A date with a low Thomas Ruyant (VULNERABLE) took over the lead of the Vendée Globe solo race round the world very early this morning benefiting from his position to the west of his rivals which include his teammate British sailor Sam Goodchild who holds second place. by Vendee Globe Media Posted 21 Nov 08:36 PST Vendée Globe Thursday Afternoon Update Vendée Globe Thursday Afternoon Update Flying South! Plus exclusive Knut Frostad interview The leaders in the Vendée Globe have now escaped the Doldrums and are flying at 20+ knots towards the eastern tip of South America. by Mark Jardine Posted 21 Nov 07:40 PST Introducing the Red Bull Italy SailGP Team Introducing the Red Bull Italy SailGP Team Led by double Olympic gold medallist Ruggero Tita as driver The 12th and final team to join the most exciting racing on water ahead of the 2025 Season has been revealed today - the Red Bull Italy SailGP Team hits the startline this weekend at the Emirates Dubai Sail Grand Prix, presented by P&O Marinas. by SailGP Posted 21 Nov 07:00 PST Selection system for 2025 Team Race Worlds Selection system for 2025 Team Race Worlds US Sailing announces the requirements for next year's event US Sailing, the National Governing Body for sailing in the United States, is pleased to announce the athlete selection system and requirements for the highly anticipated 2025 Team Race World Championship. by US Sailing Posted 21 Nov 06:20 PST New classes at Foiling Week Pensacola 2025 New classes at Foiling Week Pensacola 2025 Adding three fast-foiling boards and an 'open' class discipline Foiling Week Pensacola 2025's line-up has been bolstered with the addition of three fast-foiling boards and an 'open' class discipline, taking it to fourteen classes participating so far. by We Are Foiling Posted 21 Nov 05:10 PST How navigation tech is protecting our seabeds How navigation tech is protecting our seabeds Seagrass meadows store 10% of the ocean's carbon Just under two years into partnering together and more responsible sailing and seagrass conservation has been put on the map by Clean Sailors, the Ocean Conservation Trust (OCT) and Savvy Navvy. by Savvy Navvy Posted 21 Nov 04:00 PST Call for Bids Call for Bids 49er and Nacra 17 Classes invite expressions of interest for 2026-2028 The 49er and Nacra 17 Classes invite expressions of interest from host cities, sailing clubs, and organizations to bid by Alexia Lahoud / 49er and Nacra 17 Sailing Posted 21 Nov 02:10 PST Vendée Globe Thursday Morning Update Vendée Globe Thursday Morning Update Escape from the Doldrums! The leaders of the Vendée Globe are just now releasing themselves from the grip of the Intertropical Convergence Zone, preparing themselves for the Equator and a ride down the South Atlantic. by Mark Jardine Posted 20 Nov 23:12 PST Vendée Globe Race - Day 12 - Ruyant leads Vendée Globe Race - Day 12 - Ruyant leads Thomas Ruyant takes over lead. Keel problems for Fabrice Amedeo Sam Goodchild continues to lead the Vendee Globe Race for the second successive day, as leaders clear the Doldrums. Race control has reported Keel problem for Fabrice Amedeo on Nexans - Wewise. by Richard Gladwell, Sail-World NZ Posted 20 Nov 18:37 PST Eight teams jockey for 2024 44Cup podium in BVI Eight teams jockey for 2024 44Cup podium in BVI Racing sets sail Thursday out of Nanny Cay, Tortola in the British Virgin Islands Racing sets sail Thursday out of Nanny Cay, Tortola in the British Virgin Islands for the concluding event of the 2024 44Cup. by 44Cup Posted 20 Nov 16:40 PST