America's Cup: Burling leaves Team NZ America's Cup: Burling leaves Team NZ Emirates Team New Zealand and Peter Burling have today confirmed that they have agreed to part ways Emirates Team New Zealand and Peter Burling have today confirmed that they have agreed to part ways ahead of the 38th America's Cup. by Emirates Team New Zealand Posted 11 Apr 08:29 HKT International Women's Champs deadline extended International Women's Champs deadline extended New York Yacht Club has decided to extend invitation requests to May 15 More than two dozen teams from 11 countries have officially requested an invitation for the inaugural New York Yacht Club International Women's Championship. by New York Yacht Club Posted 11 Apr 03:34 HKT Antigua Classic Yacht Regatta excitement building Antigua Classic Yacht Regatta excitement building The Sailing Instructions and course charts are now online We're pleased to let you know that the Sailing Instructions and course charts for the 2025 Antigua Classic Yacht Regatta are now posted on our website. by Antigua Classic Yacht Regatta Posted 11 Apr 03:32 HKT McIntyre Mini Globe Leg 2 Update McIntyre Mini Globe Leg 2 Update The vast Pacific Ocean has thrown down the gauntlet to the fleet The Pacific - two weeks in! A Test of Grit, Wit, and Seamanship on the World's Greatest Ocean, on the world's smallest yachts, in the world's only around the world yacht race currently sailing. by McIntyre Mini Globe Race Posted 10 Apr 22:58 HKT FD Yachts partners with Tall Ships America FD Yachts partners with Tall Ships America Becoming the first member of its prestigious Leadership Circle Tall Ships America® proudly announces that FD Yachts has become the first member of its prestigious Leadership Circle, establishing a strategic partnership aimed at expanding sail training opportunities. by FD Yachts Posted 10 Apr 21:58 HKT SailGP Rio event cancelled SailGP Rio event cancelled After identifying a defect in select wingsails across the F50 fleet After identifying a defect in select wingsails across the F50 fleet, SailGP has made the difficult decision to cancel next month's Rio event (May 3-4) in order to facilitate required repairs ahead of New York and the remainder of the 2025 Season. by SailGP Posted 10 Apr 21:15 HKT SailGP: F50's sent for wingsail checks SailGP: F50's sent for wingsail checks The SailGP fleet has been diverted "to a shipyard" for wingsail checks. Reports by Brazilian newspaper OGlobo's website that the SailGP fleet has been diverted "to a shipyard" for wingsail checks, have been confirmed. The Brazil SailGP event has been cancelled. by Richard Gladwell/Sail-World.com/nz Posted 10 Apr 15:20 HKT Melbourne Osaka Cup Update - Home is Calling Melbourne Osaka Cup Update - Home is Calling With just under 700 nautical miles to go, Zero has officially entered Japanese waters With just under 700 nautical miles to go, Zero has officially entered Japanese waters. But their journey is far from over as they complete their passage through the transition zone or horse latitudes, crossing the Kuroshio current. by Melbourne to Osaka Media Posted 10 Apr 14:13 HKT World Sailing welcomes LA28 athlete quota World Sailing welcomes LA28 athlete quota The Int. Olympic Committee's has announced the of athlete Quotas, Sports and Events for LA28 World Sailing has welcomed the International Olympic Committee's announcement of athlete quotas, sports and events for the 2028 Olympics, due to be held in Los Angeles. by World Sailing/Sail-World.com/nz Posted 10 Apr 08:51 HKT 2026 29er Worlds & Europeans schedule & venues 2026 29er Worlds & Europeans schedule & venues Kiel, Germany and Lake Lipno, Czech Republic to host the events We're thrilled to officially announce the venues and dates for the 2026 29er World Championship and 29er European Championship! by International 29er Class Posted 10 Apr 03:12 HKT Small crews, big ambitions Small crews, big ambitions Double-handed teams in the Rolex Fastnet Race The past few editions of the Rolex Fastnet Race have seen a burgeoning double-handed contingent fighting some of the most tightly fought battles on the course. by Rupert Holmes / RORC Posted 10 Apr 03:08 HKT INEOS Britannia withdraws from 38th America's Cup INEOS Britannia withdraws from 38th America's Cup Decision has been taken after protracted negotiation with Athena Racing INEOS Britannia announces that it has withdrawn its intention to challenge for the next America's Cup. The decision has been taken after a protracted negotiation with Athena Racing Ltd following the conclusion of 37th America's Cup in Barcelona. by INEOS Britannia Posted 10 Apr 01:35 HKT Hyde's new B1 designs win F15 UK Inlands Hyde's new B1 designs win F15 UK Inlands A close fought battle in varied conditions as the fleet builds towards the World Championship A close fought battle with Hyde's One Design Sales Manager, Ben McGrane, winning crewed by Scott Dawson. Conditions were varied for the weekend with strong winds on Saturday and a more moderate Sunday. Another great result for the new B1 designs! by Hyde Sails Posted 9 Apr 15:00 HKT WASZP Games: 245 entries and counting WASZP Games: 245 entries and counting There are expectations there could be 300 entries for July's event The Northern hemisphere event season is nearly upon us. With that comes incredible excitement for the biggest season of WASZP racing yet. The jewel in the crown is the 2025 International WASZP Games held in Weymouth, UK. by WASZP Class Posted 9 Apr 13:54 HKT Mini Globe Race, Princesa Sofía Mallorca news Mini Globe Race, Princesa Sofía Mallorca news McIntyre Mini Globe Race news, Princesa Sofía report, Charleston Race Week As global financial markets melt faster than spring snowpack in the American West, I find myself daydreaming more and more of simply setting sail. by David Schmidt Posted 8 Apr 22:59 HKT America's Cup: Proposed Cup changes America's Cup: Proposed Cup changes Several parties associated with the America's Cup have talked of radical changes coming. Loose-lipped UK parties associated with the America's Cup have revealed radical changes being mooted for the way the America's Cup is to be organised for future events. But will they gain gained traction, this time? A lot has changed in 20years. by Richard Gladwell/Sail-World.com Posted 8 Apr 20:03 HKT 16th Pantaenius Yacht Racing Image Award open 16th Pantaenius Yacht Racing Image Award open This prestigious event will be significantly enhanced by the support and passion of Pantaenius This prestigious event will be significantly enhanced by the support and passion of Pantaenius, Europe's leading specialist in yacht and boat insurance. by Yacht Racing Image Award Posted 8 Apr 18:35 HKT Melbourne Osaka Cup Update Melbourne Osaka Cup Update Chasing Osaka - A person recount by Dave Kenny onboard The Secretary There's a powerful community spirit behind the 5,500nm Melbourne Osaka Cup, with support showing up in every port and with every challenge. by Melbourne to Osaka Media Posted 8 Apr 18:19 HKT BPI Subic Regatta: wrapping up the Series BPI Subic Regatta: wrapping up the Series Banging the corners in Subic Bay The last event of the BPI Private Wealth Signature Yacht Race Series 2024-25 which started with the Corregidor Cup in November 2024 by Guy Nowell, Sail-World.com Posted 8 Apr 11:56 HKT Melbourne Osaka Cup Update Melbourne Osaka Cup Update Cloud Games in the Doldrums For mother-and-daughter duo Annette Hesselmans and Sophie Snijders aboard Fika, a Najad 490, recent days have been a masterclass in patience and persistence. by Melbourne to Osaka Media Posted 8 Apr 10:43 HKT Developing Asia: Marinas and Superyachts. Developing Asia: Marinas and Superyachts. Industry leaders headline at the Southeast Asia Yachting Conference 2025 The Southeast Asia Yachting Conference 2025 (SEAYC 2025) is a sell-out success with over 150 delegates signed up for the two-day programme starting today, Tuesday 8 April, 2025. by Suzy Rayment, APSA Posted 8 Apr 09:32 HKT Melbourne Osaka Cup Update Melbourne Osaka Cup Update Zero in for the last 1000 miles As the Melbourne Osaka Cup enters its fifth week, the distance between the first and last starter has narrowed to just over 2000 nautical miles, with all now outside Australian waters. by Melbourne to Osaka Media Posted 7 Apr 13:47 HKT BVI Spring Regatta & Sailing Festival overall BVI Spring Regatta & Sailing Festival overall Solid teamwork & consistency pay off under challenging conditions Wrapping up day 3 of the 52nd BVI Spring Regatta, following several days of relentless high winds, competitors will importantly remember the final day of racing: a picture-perfect Caribbean racing day with temperatures in the mid 80's, warm trades. by Michelle Slade Posted 7 Apr 13:25 HKT Quick thinking averts disaster for Magellan Quick thinking averts disaster for Magellan Back racing in the Melbourne Osaka Cup, thanks to a fast, smart response In the early hours of Sunday, April 6, quick thinking and cool heads aboard Magellan averted what could have been a race-ending rig failure, just off Ambitle Island in Papua New Guinea. by Melbourne to Osaka Media Posted 7 Apr 10:42 HKT For the love of small, fast boats - the Cape 26 For the love of small, fast boats - the Cape 26 Chickens, eggs, and boats. Until now, had never, ever put that lot together! The proverbial chicken, an egg, and boats. Not entirely sure I had ever pondered that until after my recent conversation with Davey James and Mark Mills. The genesis for the discussion was the reveal of the new Cape 26 OD.... by John Curnow, Sail-World.com AUS Editor Posted 7 Apr 06:00 HKT A Dynamic Day on the Water A Dynamic Day on the Water Cowes proved to be the ideal setting for Henri-Lloyd to demonstrate their new to the media Cowes, and the UKSA, the leading sail training establishment which is based on the Isle of Wight, proved to be the ideal setting for Henri-Lloyd to demonstrate their new Dynamic Sailing Range to the media. by Henri-Lloyd Posted 7 Apr 03:31 HKT BVI Spring Regatta & Sailing Festival day 2 BVI Spring Regatta & Sailing Festival day 2 Great racing and sighs of relief as conditions mellow Day 2 of racing in the BVI Spring Regatta saw few lead changes with teams at the top of their class holding firm. by Michelle Slade Posted 7 Apr 01:25 HKT Sail Port Stephens Passage Series overall Sail Port Stephens Passage Series overall Cream rises in phenomenal finale at Port Stephens It was a fitting finale to the 2025 Sail Port Stephens Passage Series (Commodores Cup), with crews aboard the 105 yachts enjoying the kind of premium sailing conditions that attracts boats from as far as the Gold Coast and Melbourne to the event. by Sail Port Stephens Media Posted 6 Apr 14:19 HKT Emma Wilson crowned outright champion Emma Wilson crowned outright champion Overall winner of the 54 Trofeo Princesa Sofia Mallorca Winner of the Women's iQFOiL windsurfing competition, Great Britain's Emma Wilson has been crowned outright champion of 54 Trofeo Princesa Sofía Mallorca by FERGUS Hotels. by Trofeo S.A.R. Princesa Sofía Posted 6 Apr 11:48 HKT Trofeo Princesa Sofia wraps up in Palma Trofeo Princesa Sofia wraps up in Palma Sailors faced everything from strong winds and big waves to light airs and flat water The 54th edition of the Trofeo Princesa Sofia wrapped up on April 5th in Palma de Mallorca after a week of challenging and varied racing conditions. by Alexia Lahoud / 49er and Nacra 17 Sailing Posted 6 Apr 00:30 HKT Trofeo Princesa Sofia Mallorca by FERGUS overall Trofeo Princesa Sofia Mallorca by FERGUS overall Great Britain tops medal table as the event enjoys a fabulous finale The showcase curtain-raiser to the new Los Angeles 2028 Olympic cycle, Mallorca's famous 54 Trofeo Princesa Sofía Mallorca by FERGUS Hotels started in perfect sunshine and seabreezes last Monday and today came to a fabulous conclusion. by Trofeo S.A.R. Princesa Sofía Posted 6 Apr 00:16 HKT BVI Spring Regatta & Sailing Festival day 4 BVI Spring Regatta & Sailing Festival day 4 It was time to enjoy a rum or two in the Nanny Cay Regatta Village The breeze was full-on for Mount Gay Rum Race Day at the BVI Spring Regatta, with all classes enjoying some spectacular racing. by BVI Spring Regatta Posted 6 Apr 00:15 HKT "Build it, and they will come". "Build it, and they will come". Asia needs more marinas, and they are happening. "Build it, and they will come," Variously attributed to God, and to Kevin Costner. Take your pick. by Guy Nowell Posted 5 Apr 14:48 HKT Melbourne Osaka Cup Update - Alive charges north Melbourne Osaka Cup Update - Alive charges north The fleet is scattered from Queensland through to Micronesia Alive is on the move, gliding north like a great white shark, silently closing in on the fleet and picking off competitors one by one. The race now stretches over 2,500 nautical miles, with boats scattered from Queensland through to Micronesia. by Melbourne to Osaka Media Posted 5 Apr 12:02 HKT Trofeo Princesa Sofia Mallorca by FERGUS day 5 Trofeo Princesa Sofia Mallorca by FERGUS day 5 It's a fab four in a row for Beckett but Saturday is Medal Day Sofía as the first major Olympic sailing regatta of the Los Angeles 2028 cycle, the Balearics' giant 54 Trofeo Princesa Sofía Mallorca by FERGUS Hotels rolls into Saturday's big finalé, the Medal races by Trofeo S.A.R. Princesa Sofía Posted 5 Apr 09:57 HKT Early steps towards a more sailor-centric circuit Early steps towards a more sailor-centric circuit The Sailing Grand Slam (SGS) brings together five major international events Sailors don't like paperwork, red tape or excessive amounts of admin. Which is why the Sailing Grand Slam is pushing towards a more sailor-friendly system. by Kiel Week Posted 4 Apr 23:57 HKT Sail Port Stephens Passage Series day 4 Sail Port Stephens Passage Series day 4 All sweetness and light airs With the switch flicked to signature Sail Port Stephens conditions, sunshine and a light south-westerly, the stage was set for a banner edition of the 2025 Passage Series on Thursday. by Sail Port Stephens Media Posted 4 Apr 19:55 HKT BVI Spring Regatta & Sailing Festival day 3 BVI Spring Regatta & Sailing Festival day 3 Excitement on the docks as big breeze lines up for thrilling racing There's no shortage of talent or breeze in the BVI as almost eighty boats prepare to assume the challenge in the 52nd edition of the BVI Spring Regatta which starts Friday in the stunning Caribbean waters off Nanny Cay Resort and Marina. by Michelle Slade Posted 4 Apr 13:15 HKT It's all OK in Thailand It's all OK in Thailand This is Thailand: sailing, sunshine, shirtsleeves, and Singha A small but select group of boats gathered for the first OK class event to be held at Royal Varuna YC in 35 years, including two visitors from India, making it a properly 'international' event! by Matt Norton Posted 4 Apr 10:05 HKT Vaikobi Launches New Board Short Collection Vaikobi Launches New Board Short Collection With a buy second pair half price deal Vaikobi, a leader in high-performance ocean sports apparel, is proud to introduce its latest collection of men's boardshorts: the Newport Boardies and Paddle Boardies. Designed for comfort, sports versatility and hydrodynamic efficiency. by Vaikobi Posted 4 Apr 06:00 HKT