Tummel Week 2025 Tummel Week 2025 One of the best-established family sailing weeks in Scotland Tummel Week is one of the best-established family sailing weeks in Scotland, this year being 49 years old. by Iain Macintyre Posted 12 Aug 07:17 BST America's Cup: The Brave, New Protocol America's Cup: The Brave, New Protocol The just announced Protocol for the America's Cup has a number of innovations and a few fishooks The just announced Protocol for the America's Cup has a number of innovations and a few fishooks - some of which are contained in this story, and with more to appear in the coming days and month. by Richard Gladwell/Sail-World NZ Posted 12 Aug 07:15 BST Scoles Trophy Races at Overy Staithe Scoles Trophy Races at Overy Staithe A very early alarm call was needed to make the 07.00 start A very early alarm call was needed to make the 07.00 start at Overy Staithe on Saturday 9 August. The 'Clark Co-operative' were, once again, in charge of flags and hooters and they chose to set the start line in the vicinity of Gun Hill. by Rodney Tidd Posted 12 Aug 06:57 BST 505 Euro Cup 4 and Swedish Nationals 505 Euro Cup 4 and Swedish Nationals Carl-Fredrik Fock & Johan Barne take the win at Råå The Swedish Nationals were this year also the final leg of the 505 Euro Cup series. The regatta was held 8th - 10th of August in Råå, situated on the west coast of Skåne, Sweden. 22 teams from Sweden, Denmark and Germany participated. by Per-Eric Törnström, Swedish 505 Association Posted 12 Aug 06:32 BST Aspire Merlin Rocket Nationals at Looe Day 2 Aspire Merlin Rocket Nationals at Looe Day 2 The wind fizzled out, leaving the waves to roll in under grey skies Day 2, Creation Covers Race Day, began with an excellent "what went well" session from Ben Saxton and Matt Rainback, finally unlocking the secrets of using the lowers and threading our way upwind in shifty conditions. by Team Fishers Green SC Posted 12 Aug 05:50 BST America's Cup: A "ground breaking" partnership America's Cup: A "ground breaking" partnership An innovative Protocol for the 2027 America's Cup has been agreed between RNZYS and RYS An innovative 11th hour Protocol for the 2027 America's Cup has been agreed between the Challenger of Record and the Defender. It creates a commercial framework for the current and future Cups, eases nationality rules, and has a quota for female sailors. by Richard Gladwell, Sail-World NZ Posted 12 Aug 05:03 BST Dylan Fletcher faces rivals and redemption Dylan Fletcher faces rivals and redemption In latest episode of SailGP's Racing on the Edge Olympic champion Dylan Fletcher's return to SailGP takes center stage in the latest episode of SailGP's behind-the-scenes documentary series Racing on the Edge, released today. by SailGP Posted 11 Aug 21:03 BST DF95 M&S District Travellers Trophy at Gosport DF95 M&S District Travellers Trophy at Gosport 31 entries for the 5th round in the series The fifth race in the Dragonflight, Met, and Southern Travellers Trophy series brought together a competitive fleet of 31 entries representing nine different clubs. Over the course of the event, sailors completed seven races each. by Guy Knight Posted 11 Aug 20:41 BST A Race that Redefines Europe A Race that Redefines Europe Aswitch from solo mastery to the shared precision of a fully crewed campaign for Yoann Richomme The 2025 Ocean Race Europe is a sprint with the pressure of a marathon, across some of Europe's most unpredictable waters. For Paprec Arkéa, led by Yoann Richomme, it is a switch from solo mastery to the shared precision of a fully crewed campaign. by Zhik Posted 11 Aug 20:00 BST Two shows, one city Two shows, one city Twice the opportunity to step onboard with Ancasta this September Ancasta is bringing you two incredible opportunities in Southampton to explore, compare, and purchase your next boat - the Southampton International Boat Show and Ancasta's own boutique Autumn Show at Swanwick Marina. by Ancasta Posted 11 Aug 18:00 BST Contender Worlds sees 167 boats Contender Worlds sees 167 boats A huge championship at Lake Garda, with 12 nations crowding the start line The 2025 Contender World Championship will be remembered. It was beautiful, frustrating, epic, voluminous, historic, and overflowing with talent - a once in a generation competition. by Ed Presley & Stephanie Mah Posted 11 Aug 16:58 BST The Ocean Race Europe Leg 1 Day 2 The Ocean Race Europe Leg 1 Day 2 Paul Meilhat in control ahead of first big tactical test Paul Meilhat's Biotherm has turned pre-race promise into early dominance, leading The Ocean Race Europe into the North Sea after a clean, controlled first 24 hours. by The Ocean Race Posted 11 Aug 16:44 BST J/70 Cup stage 3 at Garda J/70 Cup stage 3 at Garda With smooth and high-level running of the event by Fraglia Vela Riva With 50 teams from 21 nations on the starting line, the third stage of the J/70 Cup 2025 concluded in Riva del Garda, confirming its status as one of the most popular and international events on the Italian one-design sailing calendar. by J/Boats Posted 11 Aug 16:32 BST British Moth Nationals at Hollowell British Moth Nationals at Hollowell 15 entrants from 11 different clubs, but no defending champion The British Moth Fleet once again visited Hollowell SC in Northamptonshire for their Nationals. There were 15 entrants from 11 different clubs, unfortunately due to illness reigning champion Tim Davison from Medley Sailing Club was unable to attend. by Elaine Laverty Posted 11 Aug 16:15 BST Comet open meeting at Mudeford Comet open meeting at Mudeford 10/10 for the sunshine and breeze that filled in during the day The Comet class had their annual visit to Mudeford on Sunday 10th August: 10/10 for Mudeford for the sunshine and breeze that filled in during the day. If you have never sailed in the harbour then you are missing out... it's a stunning place. by Andrew Dale Posted 11 Aug 15:20 BST CVRDA National Rally at Bowmoor CVRDA National Rally at Bowmoor For over 25 years the CVRDA has been encouraging the racing of classic racing dinghies For over 25 years the CVRDA has been encouraging the racing of Classic racing dinghies and supporting the restoration and maintenance of dinghies passed over by dinghy development and the almost universal shift towards SMODs. by Peter Vinton Posted 11 Aug 14:55 BST Rolex SailGP Championship to make its German debut Rolex SailGP Championship to make its German debut The busy port of Sassnitz is on the island of Rügen, and ready for the F50s For the first time in the history of the Rolex SailGP Championship the iconic fleet of identical F50 foiling catamarans will compete in Sassnitz, Germany on Saturday 16 and Sunday 17 August. by Hannah Jackson Posted 11 Aug 14:07 BST British team for BA Cup has been chosen British team for BA Cup has been chosen Independent Selection Committee is now prepared for British American Cup The Independent Selection Committee and Royal Thames Yacht Club are delighted to announce that the British Team for the 2025 BA Cup has been selected. The team was selected, in accordance with the published selection protocol. by Robin Tott Posted 11 Aug 13:22 BST Top tricks from Gran Canaria Wingfoil World Cup Top tricks from Gran Canaria Wingfoil World Cup Among highest-scoring moves were Axel Gerard's double frontflips The Surf-Freestyle wingfoil discipline is one of the most spectacular in watersports, blending a hydrofoil board - a submerged fin with wings that lifts the rider above the water - with a handheld inflatable wing to harness the wind. by Gabinete de prensa Posted 11 Aug 11:57 BST Noble Marine Comet Trio Mark1 Nationals overall Noble Marine Comet Trio Mark1 Nationals overall A wonderful weekend of racing at Brixham The last day of the Championships started with beautiful blue skies and glassy seas but with the promise of sea breezes later. The racing was postponed for an hour to allow the sea breeze to fill in. by Sue Frost Posted 11 Aug 11:15 BST Fireball Irish National Championship at Tralee Bay Fireball Irish National Championship at Tralee Bay 23 boats attend, with plenty of new young talent Barry MacCartin and Conor Kinsella are the 2025 Fireball National Champions after six races at Tralee Bay SC, Fenit, Co Kerry over the weekend. Twenty-three Fireballs competed in a breezy event. by Frank Miller Posted 11 Aug 10:39 BST A+T Wind Sensors lead Admiral's Cup results A+T Wind Sensors lead Admiral's Cup results The top four teams were using A+T wind sensors and parts The top four teams in the Admiral's Cup were using A+T wind sensors and parts. Together with victory in this year's Vendée Globe on Macif, this is proving A+T's reputation as the toughest and the best wind sensor available. by A+T Instruments Posted 11 Aug 08:39 BST Salcombe Yacht Club Regatta 2025 Salcombe Yacht Club Regatta 2025 Recent renaissance of the Salcombe Yawl fleet makes for a post-Covid record attendance This year the total number of all boats competing in the Salcombe Gin sponsored Salcombe Yacht Club Regatta was a post-Covid record and the recent renaissance of the Salcombe Yawl fleet an astonishing and wondrous sight. by Malcolm Mackley Posted 11 Aug 06:33 BST Ginger Boats Bass Week 2025 Overall Ginger Boats Bass Week 2025 Overall A true test of skill, stamina, and spirit Ginger Boats Bass Week 2025 will be remembered as a true test of skill, stamina, and spirit. The week was dominated by fresh West-South-West winds, delivering a steady stream of lively, challenging, and often exhilarating sailing. by Bass Press Posted 11 Aug 06:17 BST North West Norfolk Week Days 1 & 2 North West Norfolk Week Days 1 & 2 Allcomers at Snettisham Beach Sailing Club The Norfolk Week fleet uncovered boats bleary-eyed for day two as most competitors arrived before seven o'clock to set off for racing at seven-thirty. by Jack Gore Posted 11 Aug 06:10 BST GP14 Nationals at Tenby overall GP14 Nationals at Tenby overall Five teams went into the final day with a shot of winning The final day of the GP14 day was set to be a showdown between 5 boats who all mathematically had a shot at winning. In the driver's seat was Barnham/Sexton on 10 points, but vulnerable with their discard of a 13. by Fergus Barnham & the GP14 Association Posted 11 Aug 05:56 BST Double Down Double Down Rahan, Léon, and Toucan - all great efforts, all winners, and all oceans apart Still blown away by the incredible efforts of Rahan in the Transpac, and now there is Léon in the Fastnet, and here in Australia, Toucan scores int he Sydney to Gold Coast race by John Curnow, Sail-World.com AUS Editor Posted 10 Aug 23:00 BST 2025 Garmin ORC World Championship starts tomorrow 2025 Garmin ORC World Championship starts tomorrow Crews from 9 nations are ready for the Long Offshore Race After a final day of preparation, a practice race and opening ceremonies today, the crews in the assembled fleet of 65 teams from 9 nations entered in the 2025 Garmin ORC World Championship are ready for racing tomorrow, Monday August 11th by Offshore Racing Congress Posted 10 Aug 22:24 BST The Ocean Race Europe Start Video Update The Ocean Race Europe Start Video Update Collision takes out two boats, Biotherm leads fleet north Two boats have returned to Kiel after a collision moments after the start of Leg One of The Ocean Race Europe. Both Holcim PRB and Allagrande MAPEI Racing are back at the dock in Kiel with their shore teams to assess the damage and plan repairs. by Mark Jardine Posted 10 Aug 21:50 BST Aspire Merlin Rocket Nationals at Looe Day 1 Aspire Merlin Rocket Nationals at Looe Day 1 Founders Trophy and Beecher's Cup races for the 47-boat fleet Sunday 10th August saw the 2025 Merlin Rocket Aspire National Championships kick off at the beautiful Cornish resort of Looe. The 47 teams arrived the previous day to complete registration and scrutineering. by Chris Jennings & Ally Potts Posted 10 Aug 20:24 BST Exceptional Summer of Success for RHS Exceptional Summer of Success for RHS Royal Hospital School's sailing team has much to celebrate Royal Hospital School (RHS), in Holbrook, Suffolk, is celebrating following a remarkable series of sailing victories and strong performances at national and international sailing events this summer. by Royal Hospital School Posted 10 Aug 19:16 BST Pandora Welsh Open at Abersoch Pandora Welsh Open at Abersoch A fantastic 21 entries for the event In the week when the eyes of the UK sailing community start to turn towards the south coast, it's not surprising that an event in Cardigan Bay would go largely unnoticed. by Steve Colclough Posted 10 Aug 18:27 BST The Ocean Race Europe: Collision at the start The Ocean Race Europe: Collision at the start Holcim PRB and Allagrande MAPEI Racing both turn back to assess the damage Two boats have returned to Kiel after a collision moments after the Leg One start of The Ocean Race Europe. Both Holcim PRB and Allagrande MAPEI Racing are back at the dock in Kiel with their shore teams working hard to assess the damage and plan repairs. by The Ocean Race Posted 10 Aug 18:13 BST A Day at the Keyhaven Regatta! A Day at the Keyhaven Regatta! A montage of the sailing and surroundings which I hope you enjoy Sunday saw the first races of the 2025 Keyhaven Regatta at Keyhaven Yacht Club, a small club at the western end of the Solent in the UK. It also happens to be where I do my sailing from! by Mark Jardine Posted 10 Aug 17:23 BST Noble Marine Enterprise Nationals at Tenby overall Noble Marine Enterprise Nationals at Tenby overall Three races held on the final day to decide the event Sailing on Thursday was not possible due to a combination of sea state and fog, as a result three races were scheduled for Friday with the first sound signal at 11.00. by Charles Morrish Posted 10 Aug 17:07 BST Optimists in the Ora Cup Ora overall Optimists in the Ora Cup Ora overall Three days of sailing and friendship for almost 600 young sailors from 35 nations The Circolo Vela Arco, together with the Italian Sailing Federation, wrapped up the 30th edition of the Ora Cup Ora in style, confirming its place as one of the most popular and eagerly awaited events on the Optimist calendar. by Elena Giolai Posted 10 Aug 16:06 BST 29er World Sailing Championship Porto concludes 29er World Sailing Championship Porto concludes More than 400 young sailors, representing 26 countries, battled intense conditions The vibrant Atlantic coast of Porto hosted a spectacular week of high-stakes sailing as the 29er Porto World Sailing Championship 2025 came to an exhilarating close. by 29er Porto Worlds 2025 Posted 10 Aug 11:13 BST Musto Skiff Chanonry Open Musto Skiff Chanonry Open The racing was incredibly close throughout the fleet As has become tradition, the Scottish and Northern Skiffs migrated to Chanonry Sailing Club on the beautiful Black Isle in early August for their most northerly circuit event. by Jono Shelley Posted 10 Aug 10:49 BST Formula Kite Worlds head to Sardinia Formula Kite Worlds head to Sardinia New venue announced for the 9th Sardinia Grand Slam New venue announced for the 9th Sardinia Grand Slam, sailing event scheduled next September 28th to October 5th: the ninth edition will crown queens and kings of the foil that made its five-circle debut in Paris Games. by Formula Kite World Championships Posted 10 Aug 10:10 BST Noble Marine Comet Trio Mark1 Nationals Day 2 Noble Marine Comet Trio Mark1 Nationals Day 2 A feisty affair with frequent gusts of around 20 knots Day 2 of the Comet Trio National Championships sponsored by Noble Marine at Brixham was a feisty affair with frequent gusts of around 20 knots. by Sue Frost Posted 10 Aug 08:34 BST