Poole Regatta to Host IRC Europeans in 2026 Poole Regatta to Host IRC Europeans in 2026 4 days of competitive racing in a spectacular environment The enviable track record Poole has built for hosting unmissable regattas continues in 2026 with the inclusion of the prestigious IRC European Championship as an integral element of racing, alongside multiple class starts. by Chris Jones Posted 1 Apr 20:54 UTC 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 1 Apr 19:09 UTC 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 1 Apr 17:54 UTC 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 1 Apr 17:53 UTC 2025 Chile World Cup day 5 2025 Chile World Cup day 5 Emotions ran high as finalists were crowned in Chile The Chile World Cup saw emotional scenes on the beach as exhausted but elated riders returned to shore, having just secured their places in the finals of one of the most iconic events on the World Wave Tour calendar. by International Windsurfing Tour Posted 1 Apr 17:17 UTC The Proving Ground The Proving Ground Why the Trofeo Princesa Sofia Mallorca by FERGUS is such an important regatta The end of an Olympic quadrennial cycle often brings sailing campaigns to an end. Some partnerships in doublehanded classes split, with helm and crew going their separate ways, while others use the time to reflect on their future. by Mark Jardine Posted 1 Apr 12:30 UTC 43rd Copa del Rey MAPFRE surpasses 50 entries 43rd Copa del Rey MAPFRE surpasses 50 entries 14 nationalities on the entry list Four months ahead of its 43rd edition, which will also host the ORC European Championship, the Copa del Rey MAPFRE already boasts 55 boats from 14 nationalities on its entry list. by Copa del Rey MAPFRE Posted 1 Apr 11:52 UTC NZ Govt turns back on last Cup hosting opportunity NZ Govt turns back on last Cup hosting opportunity Business leaders and commentators are quick to criticise NZ Government's lack of foresight. The NZ Coalition Government decision to walk away from hosting of the 38th America's hadsreceived criticism from City leaders. With changes mooted in the Cup along F1 lines, Cup hosting will move out of the reach of the always cash-strapped Kiwi nation. by Richard Gladwell/Sail-World.com/nz Posted 1 Apr 10:49 UTC Erica Lush completes Solo Guy Cotten race Erica Lush completes Solo Guy Cotten race American sailor passes first qualifier for Solitaire du Figaro Rhode Island sailor Erica Lush completed her first qualifying race for the Solitaire du Figaro this week after competing in the Solo Guy Cotten Regatta. Lush completed the regatta's offshore course with a time of one day 22 hours. by Mark LeBeau Posted 1 Apr 08:11 UTC America's Cup set to return to the USA America's Cup set to return to the USA President Donald J. Trump has proclaimed that the next will be held at his private club, Mar-a-Lago. President Donald J. Trump has proclaimed that the next America's Cup, the prestigious sailing competition dating back to 1851, will be held at his private club, Mar-a-Lago. by Sail-World NZ Posted 31 Mar 22:57 UTC America's Cup NZ Govt declines to fund Auckland America's Cup NZ Govt declines to fund Auckland Emirates Team NZ have confirmed that NZ Government has refused funding for the 38th America's Cup. Emirates Team New Zealand has confirmed that MBIE and Central Government have decided not to back the 38th America's Cup hosting in Auckland. Naples and Athens tipped as venues by European media. by Emirates Team New Zealand Posted 31 Mar 21:41 UTC Trofeo Princesa Sofia Mallorca by FERGUS day 1 Trofeo Princesa Sofia Mallorca by FERGUS day 1 The Bay of Palma's perfect start to the 2028 Olympic cycle The beautiful Bay of Palma ushered in the new Olympic sailing quadrennial with sparkling, near perfect conditions - sunshine and 16-18kts winds - as the Trofeo Princesa Sofía Mallorca by FERGUS Hotels got under way for the 10 events. by Trofeo S.A.R. Princesa Sofía Posted 31 Mar 18:14 UTC The most important job in sailing The most important job in sailing How Nick Scott is delivering radical change to competitive sailing pathways in the UK I am putting forward that falls to Nick Scott and his team. Namely to secure its competitive future by addressing challenges and delivering radical change while bringing people on that journey with him. by Mark Jardine Posted 31 Mar 17:00 UTC World Sailing launches new coaching scholarship World Sailing launches new coaching scholarship Each programme combines experiential learning on the water with in-person sessions World Sailing is celebrating the launch of the World Sailing Coaches Scholarship 2025-2028, a brand-new programme for Member National Authorities (MNAs) which targets coaches and instructors working in grassroots sailing through to national level. by World Sailing Posted 31 Mar 11:22 UTC Ladies of Indian Navy inspires local youth Ladies of Indian Navy inspires local youth The Royal Cape Yacht Club is thrilled to welcome Tarini The Royal Cape Yacht Club is thrilled to welcome the Indian Naval Sailing Vessel (INSV) Tarini and the remarkable women sailors of the Indian Navy. by Royal Cape Yacht Club Posted 31 Mar 10:47 UTC J/70 Midwinter Championship in Miami J/70 Midwinter Championship in Miami Peter Duncan's Reunited Team takes the title in heavy air Seven races. Heavy air. Fifty boats. The 2025 J/70 Midwinter Championship wrapped up Sunday with all the gusts, grit, and glory sailors can expect from a Miami regatta. by Hannah Lee Noll Posted 31 Mar 06:45 UTC SAILING Champions League: Asia Pacific Final SAILING Champions League: Asia Pacific Final Royal Sydney Yacht Squadron has reinforced its reputation with third title The Royal Sydney Yacht Squadron has reinforced its reputation of its sailors after taking out its third SAILING Champions League: Asia Pacific - Final last weekend at Newcastle Cruising Yacht Club as a part of the Sailfest Regatta. by Harry Fisher Posted 31 Mar 05:23 UTC Australia's best set for first major test of 2025 Australia's best set for first major test of 2025 The 54th Trofeo Princesa Sofía Regatta will commence today The 54th Trofeo Princesa Sofía Regatta will commence today and continue through to April 5th in Mallorca, Spain, marking the first major international test for Olympic-class sailors this season. by Australian Sailing Team Posted 31 Mar 04:57 UTC 2025 Chile World Cup day 4 2025 Chile World Cup day 4 Chile delivers again! Mast-high waves ignite champion rounds The Chile World Cup exploded into action today with mast-high surf and perfect down-the-line conditions, setting the stage for the opening rounds of the Champions Bracket in both the men's and women's divisions. by International Windsurfing Tour Posted 31 Mar 04:08 UTC 51st St. Thomas International Regatta overall 51st St. Thomas International Regatta overall Calm, cool, and collected proved the strategy to success Calm, cool, and collected proved the strategy to success for the team on Black Pearl, winner of the highly-competitive 22-boat IC24 Class at the 51st St. Thomas International Regatta (STIR). by Carol Bareuther Posted 31 Mar 03:15 UTC Restocked! Vaikobi V4 PFD Restocked! Vaikobi V4 PFD Grab yours now before they go again After a sell-out launch in February, we are stoked to let you know that we are fully restocked in all sizes and colors of our new V4. by Vaikobi Posted 30 Mar 21:09 UTC De Panne Krabrally for land yachts De Panne Krabrally for land yachts Long-distance time trials as well as short races, in Belgium UK sailors travel to De Panne, Belgium, to compete against 50 European land yachters from Belgium, Netherlands, Germany and France, in the famous Krabrally. by Nick Heather Posted 30 Mar 19:54 UTC Trofeo Princesa Sofia Mallorca ORC and OD overall Trofeo Princesa Sofia Mallorca ORC and OD overall ORC Racer Cruiser and One Design classes crowned in Palma The competition program for the ORC Cruising and One Design classes concluded after three days of varied conditions on the Bay of Palma. These races served as a prologue to the Olympic class regatta, which will bring together nearly 800 boats. by Trofeo S.A.R. Princesa Sofía Posted 30 Mar 19:39 UTC 12th Classic Yacht Symposium closes 12th Classic Yacht Symposium closes An international audience of 350 gathered to hear a series of world class keynote speakers HM King Harald of Norway received the Singoalla award for his lifetime dedication to sailing and the preservation of classic yachts. by Helsinki Classic Yacht Symposium Posted 30 Mar 16:40 UTC Exciting battles await at Trofeo Princesa Sofia Exciting battles await at Trofeo Princesa Sofia Competition in the 49er, 49erFX, and Nacra 17 classes is set to be intense The highly anticipated 54th Trofeo Princesa Sofia Mallorca by FERGUS Hotels is set to begin, bringing together rising stars, fresh team formations, and seasoned veterans in one of the most awaited post-Olympic sailing competitions. by Alexia Lahoud / 49er and Nacra 17 Sailing Posted 30 Mar 13:06 UTC Cup Spy: Has Auckland been fitted? Cup Spy: Has Auckland been fitted? Despite Auckland Council's best efforts to secure the Hosting, is the Cup again headed offshore? An America's Cup spoor trail of NZ governmental droppings and footprints indicates that despite Auckland Council's best efforts to secure the Hosting, the event is again headed to the Never-Land of an offshore location. by Richard Gladwell/Sail-World NZ Posted 30 Mar 10:04 UTC 29er EuroCup Slovenia day 3 29er EuroCup Slovenia day 3 Sailors faced a solid 8-20 knot breeze from the N/NE The final series is under way! With 4 races completed in both Gold & Silver fleets, sailors faced a solid 8-20 knot breeze from the N/NE by International 29er Class Posted 30 Mar 09:41 UTC Register now for Vele Classiche di Puccini Register now for Vele Classiche di Puccini A gathering for vintage boats to the music of Giacomo Puccini in Tuscany Registration is now open for "Le Vele Classiche di Puccini", the only gathering for vintage boats to the music of Maestro Giacomo Puccini scheduled for 26-27 April 2025 in Torre del Lago, Tuscany on Lake Massaciuccoli. by Carla Signorini Posted 30 Mar 08:28 UTC A look back at the 2003 18ft Skiff JJ Giltinan A look back at the 2003 18ft Skiff JJ Giltinan The closest of 76 regattas in the greatest championship The recent JJ Giltinan 18ft Skiff Championship regatta produced some nervous moments for the Yandoo team of Tom Needham, Fang Warren and Lewis Brake during the 'crazy' westerly conditions of the last race by Frank Quealey Posted 30 Mar 06:20 UTC Hansa and Para World Championships overall Hansa and Para World Championships overall Final world champions announced at 2025 Hansa and Para Worlds One last bid for redemption in the Hansa 303 One Person class at 2025 Hansa and Para World Championships on Pittwater, with five realistically vying for the crown, but big conditions decided otherwise and Gauthier Bril (FRA) was named new World Champion. by Di Pearson / Hansa Worlds Posted 30 Mar 05:24 UTC 2025 Chile World Cup day 3 2025 Chile World Cup day 3 A forecast that couldn't be more exciting The wait is over. The 2025 World Wave Tour launches LIVE from the iconic Matanzas point break in Chile with a powerful new season of world-class battles, breakthrough stories, and a forecast that couldn't be more exciting. by International Windsurfing Tour Posted 30 Mar 04:55 UTC 51st St. Thomas International Regatta Day 2 51st St. Thomas International Regatta Day 2 Caribbean Tradewinds Create Great Competition Wind was the word that started nearly every conversation as sailors talked shoreside after the second day of racing in the 51st St. Thomas International Regatta (STIR). by Carol Bareuther Posted 30 Mar 03:24 UTC New teams and renowned veterans New teams and renowned veterans A quick look at each of the 10 fleets in the 54th Trofeo Princesa Sofía Mallorca For many sailors on the Olympic campaign trail towards Los Angeles 2028, the Bay of Palma is where the international competition really begins. by Trofeo S.A.R. Princesa Sofía Posted 29 Mar 17:25 UTC 29er EuroCup Slovenia Day 2 29er EuroCup Slovenia Day 2 Once again, the fleet was met with a steady northeast Bora wind Koper Bay delivered spectacular conditions for the second day of the 29er Eurocup #3, allowing the race committee to successfully complete four action-packed races. by International 29er Class Posted 29 Mar 17:14 UTC Tom Dolan reflects after the Solo Guy Cotten Tom Dolan reflects after the Solo Guy Cotten A productive winter and confidence restored Even before leaving the dock in Concarneau, Tom Dolan had set the tone: he wanted to enjoy sailing "at home," validate the hard work done over the winter, and above all, take pleasure racing. by Tom Dolan Racing Posted 29 Mar 15:40 UTC Hansa and Para World Championships day 5 Hansa and Para World Championships day 5 Four new world champions decided Grey, buckets of rain, cold, no breeze, swirling light air - the penultimate day of the 2025 Hansa and Para World Championships on Pittwater gave competitors everything except a steady breeze and sun. by Di Pearson / Hansa Worlds Posted 29 Mar 10:08 UTC 2025 Chile World Cup day 2 2025 Chile World Cup day 2 Topocalma delivers Agony and Ecstasy Day 2 of the Chile World Cup lit up with world-class conditions as Topocalma delivered near-perfect waves, setting the stage for an electric day of competition in the Challenger Rounds. by International Windsurfing Tour Posted 29 Mar 07:23 UTC 51st St. Thomas International Regatta Day 1 51st St. Thomas International Regatta Day 1 Keen competition in 20+ knot winds Sarah Swan has sailed for most of her 30-something-year-old life. Swan has never sailed a VX One - a 19' high-performance sport boat with an asymmetrical sail - until today. by Carol Bareuther Posted 29 Mar 04:38 UTC Black Star, Aera and Aurum are the first leaders Black Star, Aera and Aurum are the first leaders As one-design competition gets underway at the 54 Trofeo Princesa Sofía Mallorca by FERGUS The one-design competition got under way this Friday with two races for the Cape 31, Dragon and 6 Metre classes. On Saturday the ORC cruisers will join the fleet on the Bay of Palma. by Trofeo S.A.R. Princesa Sofía Posted 28 Mar 20:29 UTC ILCA 6 UK National Open 2 at the WPNSA ILCA 6 UK National Open 2 at the WPNSA An event with two very different sets of conditions The second National Open of 2025 for the ILCA 6 fleet took place at the Weymouth and Portland National Sailing Academy (WPNSA), drawing sailors from across the UK, including competitors from as far as Scotland. by Archie Munro-Price & ILCA UK Posted 28 Mar 18:58 UTC