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 14:09 PDT 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 12:39 PDT 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 06:06 PDT 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 03:04 PDT 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 29 Mar 23:20 PDT 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 29 Mar 22:24 PDT 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 29 Mar 21:55 PDT 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 29 Mar 20:24 PDT 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 10:25 PDT 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 03:08 PDT 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 00:23 PDT Ragtime Returns to Transpac Ragtime Returns to Transpac Recently relaunched and sporting significant upgrades Over the years, Transpac has drawn many legends of yacht racing - this year one one such legend, Ragtime, returns after years away. by Transpacific Yacht Club Posted 28 Mar 21:55 PDT 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 28 Mar 21:38 PDT 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 13:29 PDT A+T's wind sensors in the Vendee Globe A+T's wind sensors in the Vendee Globe Huge congratulations to Charlie Dalin on MACIF for his flawless performance Huge congratulations to Charlie Dalin on MACIF for his flawless performance in winning the 24/25 edition of the Vendee Globe. MACIF was fitted with A+T's 510 digital wind sensor which gave unflinching performance in often challenging conditions. by A+T Instruments Posted 28 Mar 09:21 PDT McIntyre Mini Globe Leg 2 underway McIntyre Mini Globe Leg 2 underway 7200 miles solo to Vuda Marina Fiji In an extraordinary feat of maritime logistics the McIntyre Mini Globe Race fleet has completed an unprecedented overland Transfer of 15 ALMA Globe 580 yachts from the Atlantic to the Pacific Ocean. by McIntyre Mini Globe Race Posted 28 Mar 07:56 PDT 22nd Budget Marine Antigua ILCA Open 22nd Budget Marine Antigua ILCA Open 17 sailors from Antigua, St Vincent and British Virgin Islands (BVI) compete Last Saturday and Sunday at Falmouth Harbour in Antigua was the 22nd Budget Marine Antigua ILCA Open. Organized by the Antigua Yacht Club, the event brought together 17 sailors from Antigua, St Vincent and British Virgin Islands (BVI). by Sabrina Marks-Dasent Posted 28 Mar 07:10 PDT Hansa and Para World Championships day 4 Hansa and Para World Championships day 4 International showdown in the 303 One Person The Hansa 303 One-Person fleet was the only one out racing on Day 4 of the 2025 Hansa and Para World Championships at Pittwater, while the other classes enjoyed a lay day, although some chose to go out and practice in preparation for Saturday's races. by Di Pearson / Hansa Worlds Posted 28 Mar 01:00 PDT Round the Rocks Race Round the Rocks Race Jax, Tatihou, Thunder and Lightning & Flying Jenny Win Class It was 'breeze on' as 18 boats in four classes circumnavigated the neighboring 19-square-mile island of St. John, or a shorter course as in the case of the VX One Class, in the Round the Rocks Race. by Carol Bareuther Posted 27 Mar 18:28 PDT RS Fest Miami 2025 - The celebrations have started RS Fest Miami 2025 - The celebrations have started Sailors across North America and Europe have travelled to Miami to relish a long weekend of sailing Sailors have been taking part in the pre-regatta clinics, gaining class-specific tips and polishing up their boat handling skills in preparation for racing to start tomorrow. by RS Sailing Posted 27 Mar 15:54 PDT 2025 Chile World Cup day 1 2025 Chile World Cup day 1 Local young hero Iñaki Maturana lit up the beach with a commanding win in his opening heat The 2025 Chile World Cup kicked off today, launching the World Wave Tour's 5 Star season with Round 1 of the Men's division with world-class performances at the iconic break of Matanzas. by International Windsurfing Tour Posted 27 Mar 11:10 PDT One Designs set for Trofeo Princesa Sofia Mallorca One Designs set for Trofeo Princesa Sofia Mallorca Dragon, 6 Metre Open and Cape 31 classes alongside ORC racing The 54 Trofeo Princesa Sofía Mallorca by FERGUS will set sail tomorrow, Friday 28th March, with the start of the ORC cruiser and One design classes races, which will be held until the 30th in the Bay of Palma. by Trofeo S.A.R. Princesa Sofía Posted 27 Mar 08:38 PDT Revealing the Secrets of the 'Impossible' XR 41 Revealing the Secrets of the 'Impossible' XR 41 An out and out race yacht, but also a sporty cruiser, thanks to its modular interior The XR 41 from X-Yachts was quite a departure from what they'd been doing for the last 15 years: concentrating on high-end Performance Racing Cruisers. This is an out and out race yacht, but it's also a sporty cruiser, thanks to its modular interior. by Mark Jardine Posted 27 Mar 07:30 PDT The Cruise Control for Your Rig The Cruise Control for Your Rig Cruising in the green zone Could I push harder and go a little faster? Are the sails too powered up? Should I reef now or wait? Is my rig under more strain than I realise? Second-guessing leads to hesitation - the enemy of smooth, assured sailing. by Cyclops Marine Posted 27 Mar 05:00 PDT Fortaleza to host 2027 World Sailing Championships Fortaleza to host 2027 World Sailing Championships Fortaleza is the capital of the seaside state of Ceará and a popular sailing destination. The Brazilian city of Fortaleza has been chosen to host the one-person events at the 2027 World Sailing Championships. by World Sailing Posted 27 Mar 04:49 PDT Craig Wood has set off across the Pacific Craig Wood has set off across the Pacific Triple amputee has begun epic fundraising adventure to sail solo and unsupported 7000nm 33-year-old former British soldier Craig Wood has officially begun his world first maritime expedition to become the world's first triple amputee to sail solo, non-stop and unsupported 7,000 nautical miles across the Pacific Ocean. by Mia Hodgkinson Posted 27 Mar 03:51 PDT Hansa and Para World Championships day 3 Hansa and Para World Championships day 3 Competition heating up on Pittwater Day 3 of the 2025 Hansa and Para World Championships on Pittwater arrived and all were keen to launch from Royal Prince Alfred Yacht Club (RPAYC) to start the day's sailing after avoiding the morning downpour. by Di Pearson / Hansa Worlds Posted 27 Mar 01:22 PDT BVI Spring Regatta & Sailing Festival Preview BVI Spring Regatta & Sailing Festival Preview Accomplished line-up of international competition ready for hot racing & cool parties! Boats from fourteen different countries - and racing enthusiasts from many more - are about to converge upon the stunning British Virgin Islands sailing grounds for the 52nd BVI Spring Regatta & Sailing Festival. by Michelle Slade / BVISR Posted 26 Mar 19:39 PDT 54th Trofeo Princesa Sofia Mallorca presentation 54th Trofeo Princesa Sofia Mallorca presentation Santiago Lange appointed official Ambassador The official presentation of the 54 Trofeo Princesa Sofia Mallorca by FERGUS Hotels brought together representatives of the Balearic public institutions and its new main sponsor, FERGUS Group, who showed their support to the organizers of the event. by Trofeo S.A.R. Princesa Sofía Posted 26 Mar 15:40 PDT Vendée Globe: A record-breaking 10th edition Vendée Globe: A record-breaking 10th edition An unprecedented level of competition The 10th edition of the Vendée Globe ends on an exceptional note, from a sporting, popular and media point of view. The level of competition has never been so high. by Vendée Globe media Posted 26 Mar 13:39 PDT Henri-Lloyd's Dynamic Range Henri-Lloyd's Dynamic Range Reveals a new and revolutionary approach to marine apparel The jury in the prestigious DAME Awards recognised the breakthrough achieved by Henri-Lloyd with the use of technology and ergonomics in the Dynamic Range of sailing apparel. Now it is available to buy, with a complete range from shorts to jackets. by Henri-Lloyd Posted 26 Mar 10:00 PDT Bermuda Race Prep Seminar Series reminder Bermuda Race Prep Seminar Series reminder Before it's too late: what to consider and plan for your boat Learn how to tackle the big-ticket boat preparation items early, including compliance with safety requirements, inspection procedures, insurance, sail inventory assessments, and rule changes. by Newport Bermuda Race Posted 26 Mar 04:23 PDT Mixed doubles classes set to shine Mixed doubles classes set to shine At the 54 Trofeo Princesa Sofía Mallorca by FERGUS Hotels The mixed crews will once again demonstrate their competitiveness on the bay of Palma. by Trofeo S.A.R. Princesa Sofía Posted 26 Mar 03:30 PDT Hansa and Para World Championships day 2 Hansa and Para World Championships day 2 The Hansa 303 One Person competition started today Day 2 of the 2025 Hansa and Para World Championships on Pittwater and competitors and officials alike were hoping for a more stable breeze than what was dished up to them yesterday. by Di Pearson / Hansa Worlds Posted 26 Mar 01:57 PDT Three semi-finalists return for Governor's Cup Three semi-finalists return for Governor's Cup Final invitees to be chosen from requests for invitation received by April 11 Governor's Cup will be July 29 - August 3; World's match race skippers under 23 invited to file a Request for Invitation. by Susan Kenney Posted 26 Mar 01:11 PDT World Sailing welcomes Brisbane 2032 review World Sailing welcomes Brisbane 2032 review Supporting the recommendations of the study World Sailing welcomes the 100 Day Review by the Queensland Government's Games Independent Infrastructure and Coordination Authority as an important step towards delivering a successful Brisbane 2032 Olympic Games. by World Sailing Posted 25 Mar 14:37 PDT Next Vic-Maui International Race planned for 2028 Next Vic-Maui International Race planned for 2028 Significant external events have challenged Vic-Maui in recent years Vic-Maui, first raced in 1965, has a long and storied history that is intertwined with that of its two co-host Clubs. by Vic-Maui Event Committee Posted 25 Mar 12:06 PDT The Ocean Race: Conrad Colman announces entry The Ocean Race: Conrad Colman announces entry Aotearoa Ocean Racing announces plans to enter the next edition of The Ocean Race After completing two Vendée Globe solo around the world races and a total of now four laps circumnavigating the planet, this is a coming-home for the kiwi sailor after becoming one of the fiercest competitors in France and Europe in recent years. by Aotearoa Ocean Racing/Sail-World.com/nz Posted 25 Mar 12:00 PDT San Francisco SailGP news, Vendee Globe, GL52s San Francisco SailGP news, Vendee Globe, GL52s A rotating cast of characters who have been reaching the podium's top step One of the coolest aspects of SailGP's fifth season of racing has been the rotating cast of characters who have been reaching the podium's top step. This past weekend, in San Francisco, it was the Spain SailGP Team's time to shine. by David Schmidt Posted 25 Mar 08:00 PDT Meet Switzerland's rising 29er duo: Ikke and Liam Meet Switzerland's rising 29er duo: Ikke and Liam Ikke Huber and Liam Berger have been climbing the ranks in the class Swiss sailors Ikke Huber and Liam Berger have been climbing the ranks in the 29er class, currently sitting in third place overall in the 29er Eurocup. by International 29er Class Posted 25 Mar 04:11 PDT