Gold Cup Festival 2025 Preview Gold Cup Festival 2025 Preview The Whitsun Weekend You Won't Want to Miss! It's a warm June day. The sun sparkles on the water, the sky stretches wide and blue above you. You're at the helm of your X-Yacht, a gentle summer breeze filling the sails. Everything feels effortless. Life slows down — in the best possible way. by X-Yachts Posted 13 Apr 11:00 UTC Trieste to host 2025 Melges 24 Worlds Trieste to host 2025 Melges 24 Worlds The first time the event will be held on the Adriatic Sea Trieste, renowned in the sailing world as Italy's City of Sails, is preparing to spend a week as the Capital of the Melges 24 as it gets ready to host the Melges 24 World Championship 2025. by International Melges 24 Class Association Posted 13 Apr 09:19 UTC Tenzor International Cup Stage 5 Day 2 Tenzor International Cup Stage 5 Day 2 Light winds lead to only one race being possible Light wind on the second race day of 5th Leg of Tenzor International Cup - J/70 Open winter Series 2024-2025 allowed only one race. by Burak Zengin Posted 13 Apr 05:28 UTC Gulf of Lions Gulf of Lions The fourth book in Paul Weston's historical naval series sees HMS Oleander off to the Mediterranean In Gulf of Lions, the fourth book in Paul Weston's historical naval series, Royal Navy Commander Snowden again takes his fast schooner, HMS Oleander, to the Mediterranean. His orders are secret, to support Spanish opposition to the Bonapartists by Paul Weston Posted 13 Apr 02:35 UTC 2025 Open Finn Europeans at Naples overall 2025 Open Finn Europeans at Naples overall Valerian Lebrun crowned champion after a in a drama packed final day Valerian Lebrun, from France, has won the 2025 Open Finn European Championship in Naples, Italy, after two final races on Saturday, in a drama packed day that nearly cost him his first major Finn title. by Robert Deaves Posted 13 Apr 01:47 UTC 2025 Star North American Championship overall 2025 Star North American Championship overall Jack Jennings and Pedro Trouche crowned champions in dramatic finale After four thrilling and challenging days of racing, Jack Jennings (USA) and Pedro Trouche (BRA) have been crowned the 2025 Star North American Champions in Pass Christian, Mississippi. by ISCYRA Posted 12 Apr 23:40 UTC Blokart NA Land Sailing Championship Blokart NA Land Sailing Championship Over 35 competitors from North America, New Zealand, and Europe took part in five days of racing Rhode Islander Dave Lussier (Heavyweight) has been crowned the 2025 overall Blokart North American Champion after a hard-fought 15-race series in California. by Neil Foley Posted 12 Apr 17:16 UTC 2025 European Youth Snipe Championship day 1 2025 European Youth Snipe Championship day 1 A lack of wind results in no racing being possible on the first day in Madrid The first day in the RCN of Madrid, of the three programmed, is closed in white due to the absence of wind. by Prensa Sailing Comunicación Posted 12 Apr 17:08 UTC Tom Dolan to line up for Trophée Laura Vergne Tom Dolan to line up for Trophée Laura Vergne This double-handed event remains a favourite among Figaro skippers Between two legs of the 2025 French Offshore Racing Championship, some of the Figaro Beneteau Elite Sailors are stopping off this weekend in La Trinité-sur-Mer to race the Trophée Laura Vergne. by Tom Dolan Racing Posted 12 Apr 14:37 UTC The new SEABOB F9 series launches The new SEABOB F9 series launches Taking water toys to a whole new level SEABOB, the world's most popular luxury water toy, made its much-awaited NEW F9 series premiere in the United States at the Palm Beach Yacht Show in March by SeaBob Posted 12 Apr 13:45 UTC Surge of new entries at Superyacht Cup Palma 2025 Surge of new entries at Superyacht Cup Palma 2025 Europe's longest running superyacht regatta looks ahead to its 29th edition The Superyacht Cup Palma 2025 has welcomed an upsurge in new entries as Europe's longest running superyacht regatta looks ahead to its 29th edition. by The Superyacht Cup Palma Posted 12 Apr 10:47 UTC 2025 Star North American Championship day 3 2025 Star North American Championship day 3 Heavy breeze shakes up the leaderboard Day Three of the 2025 Star North American Championship tested every ounce of skill, patience, and endurance from both the competitors and the Race Committee, as the fleet battled through wildly oscillating winds and punchy gusts out on the Gulf. by ISCYRA Posted 12 Apr 10:17 UTC Tenzor International Cup Stage 5 Day 1 Tenzor International Cup Stage 5 Day 1 A superb start for the 21 teams taking part It was an impressive first racing day in Aspat Bay with 21 J/70 boats fighting in very fresh wind. The conditions were at the top end, with plenty of action at the mark roundings keeping the competitors, and the race committee on edge. by Burak Zengin Posted 12 Apr 05:54 UTC 2025 Open Finn Europeans at Naples Day 4 2025 Open Finn Europeans at Naples Day 4 Colaninno dominant on day 4, but Lebrun extends lead For the fourth day in a row, Valerian Lebrun, from France, is the top of the leaderboard at the 2025 Open Finn Europeans in Naples. For the second day in a row, Italy's Federico Colaninno was dominant on the water, going one better than Thursday by Robert Deaves Posted 11 Apr 21:15 UTC 2025 European Junior Snipe Championships preview 2025 European Junior Snipe Championships preview A fleet of 35 boats representing 5 countries has gathered in Madrid The international event organised by the Real Club Náutico de Madrid, which starts today at the San Juan reservoir and will conclude on Monday 14th April, brings together a fleet of 35 boats representing 5 countries by Real Club Náutico de Madrid Posted 11 Apr 21:09 UTC The Evolution of the RS Catamaran Range The Evolution of the RS Catamaran Range A Journey of Design, Innovation, and Multihull Success At RS Sailing, the pursuit of creating world-class catamarans began over a decade ago, with a vision to develop boats that were not only fun to sail but also offered exceptional engineering and performance. by RS Marine Group Posted 11 Apr 17:22 UTC One week to Semaine Olympique Française de Hyères One week to Semaine Olympique Française de Hyères More than 800 athletes are expected ifor this unmissable event With one week to go until the 56th edition of the Semaine Olympique Française de Hyères - Toulon Provence Méditerranée (France's famous Olympic sailing week) the intense level of competition is becoming clearer. by Fédération Française de Voile Posted 11 Apr 14:49 UTC CIC Normandy Channel Race preview CIC Normandy Channel Race preview Gearing up for a new participation record When registration closed on 1 April, 33 Class40s were signed up with a handful of other entries still being finalised and likely to join the fray. by Sirius Events Posted 11 Apr 13:49 UTC 2025 Star North American Championship day 2 2025 Star North American Championship day 2 Momentum builds at Pass Christian Yacht Club, Mississippi An early sea breeze and steadily building conditions set the stage for two dynamic races on Day Two of the 2025 Star North American Championship, hosted by the Pass Christian Yacht Club. by ISCYRA Posted 11 Apr 10:26 UTC 2025 Open Finn Europeans at Naples Day 3 2025 Open Finn Europeans at Naples Day 3 Italy's Federico Colaninno made the best of the third day Italy's Federico Colaninno made the best of the third day at the 2025 Open Finn Europeans in Naples, Italy, with a first and a second, in a gradually veering breeze through the day. by Robert Deaves Posted 11 Apr 04:42 UTC Cup Spy: Kiwis make another tough call Cup Spy: Kiwis make another tough call The split between Peter Burling and Emirates Team NZ wasn't seen coming outside the team Todays's announcement of a split in the long relationship with Emirates Team NZ and its skipper, three times Cup winner Peter Burling wasn't seen coming outside the team, although rumours had been circulating on the Auckland waterfront for a month or two. by Richard Gladwell Sail-World NZ Posted 11 Apr 02:07 UTC 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 00:29 UTC 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 10 Apr 19:34 UTC 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 10 Apr 19:32 UTC 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 14:58 UTC 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 13:58 UTC 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 13:15 UTC 2025 Star North American Championship day 1 2025 Star North American Championship day 1 The regatta welcomes 21 teams from the USA and Canada to the Gulf Coast The 2025 Star North American Championship got under way yesterday in Pass Christian, Mississippi, with two solid races completed in challenging but steadily improving conditions. by ISCYRA Posted 10 Apr 09:17 UTC Tenzor International Cup Stage 5 Preview Tenzor International Cup Stage 5 Preview A thrilling final of the Tenzor International Cup J/70 Winter Series is coming The 5th and final stage of Tenzor International Cup - J/70 Open Winter Series 2024-2025 will take place from April 10th to 13th in Bodrum, marking the exciting conclusion of the winter J/70 sailing season. by Burak Zengin Posted 10 Apr 08:41 UTC 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 07:20 UTC Helsinki set the ORC DH Europeans in July Helsinki set the ORC DH Europeans in July Welcoming top double-handed sailors and Garmin as title sponsor The Offshore Racing Congress (ORC), in collaboration with Helsingfors Segelklubb ry (HSK) and the Finnish Offshore Sailing Association, is happy to welcome double-handed sailing teams to the 2025 ORC Double-Handed European Championship. by Offshore Racing Congress Posted 10 Apr 05:30 UTC 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 00:51 UTC 2025 Open Finn Europeans at Naples Day 2 2025 Open Finn Europeans at Naples Day 2 Valerian Lebrun extends lead on second day at Finn Europeans in Naples Valerian Lebrun, from France, has extended his lead at the 2025 Open Finn Europeans in Naples, Italy, to nine points. Estonia's Deniss Karpak is up to second with Italy's Arkadii Kistanov down one place in third. by Robert Deaves Posted 9 Apr 23:28 UTC 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 9 Apr 19:12 UTC 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 9 Apr 19:08 UTC 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 9 Apr 17:35 UTC Plan your visit to Le Vele Classiche di Puccini Plan your visit to Le Vele Classiche di Puccini Celebration of vintage dinghies and music in Tuscanny at the end of April Historic dinghies from all over Italy, music and culture will draw together on Lake Massaciuccoli for the 2nd "Le Vele Classiche di Puccini" this April. by Sandro Bagno Posted 9 Apr 15:16 UTC Juan Merediz returns to the Global Solo Challenge Juan Merediz returns to the Global Solo Challenge An experienced sailor with over 150,000 nautical miles to his name Spanish sailor Juan Merediz has officially entered the 2027-2028 Global Solo Challenge (GSC), marking his return to the event after participating in the inaugural 2023-2024 edition. by Global Solo Challenge Posted 9 Apr 14:08 UTC Exposure Marine Launches the HT RAW Exposure Marine Launches the HT RAW The Versatile Head Torch Exposure Marine, renowned for its innovative marine safety and performance lighting solutions, is proud to introduce the HT RAW, a cutting-edge head torch designed to give sailors a competitive edge when racing. by Exposure Marine Posted 9 Apr 11:00 UTC 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 07:00 UTC