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 2 Apr 06:09 AEDT Marine Auctions: April Online Auctions Marine Auctions: April Online Auctions Bavaria 32 sailing yacht, Williams 36 motor cruiser and much more Up for auction: Bavaria 32 sailing yacht, Williams 36 motor cruiser, Mustang 2800 powerboat, Cobalt 243 cuddy cabin, Monterey 270 cruiser, Arber 9 sailing catamaran, and much more. by Marine Auctions Posted 2 Apr 05:00 AEDT 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 2 Apr 04:54 AEDT 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 2 Apr 04:53 AEDT 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 2 Apr 04:17 AEDT Sail Port Stephens Passage Series day 2 Sail Port Stephens Passage Series day 2 Fresh and fun racing as skies clear With the remnants of an East Coast Low still generating 4.5m monster swells off the twin sentinel headlands marking the entrance to Port Stephens, the Race Committee wisely opted for a course within the huge and spectacular waterway. by Mark Rothfield Posted 2 Apr 01:34 AEDT 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 23:30 AEDT 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 22:52 AEDT 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 Posted 1 Apr 21:49 AEDT 2025 Melbourne Osaka Cup Race Update 2025 Melbourne Osaka Cup Race Update Chasing the Winds, Embracing the Journey The yacht of the first two starts have broken free. No longer trapped in the doldrums, Zero, Curious Roo, and Escapade are now riding the steady northern trade winds, their sails full and their spirits high. by Melbourne Osaka Cup media Posted 1 Apr 15:13 AEDT Sail Port Stephens 2025 Passage Series Day 1 Sail Port Stephens 2025 Passage Series Day 1 Commodores Cup full of water doesn't dampen sailing spirits Wet we got, wind not so much, as Race 1 of the Commodores Cup Passage series kicked off Sail Port Stephens for its 17th year, with the five divisions enjoying an action-packed race instead of retiring to the local cafes and pubs by Mark Rothfield Posted 1 Apr 12:21 AEDT 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 Posted 1 Apr 09:57 AEDT 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 1 Apr 08:41 AEDT 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 1 Apr 05:14 AEDT 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 1 Apr 04:00 AEDT 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 22:22 AEDT Alive starts 2025 Melbourne Osaka Cup Race Alive starts 2025 Melbourne Osaka Cup Race Hoping to break the record of 21 days, 12 hours, 41 minutes and 13 seconds After a 24-hour delay, Alive crossed the start line at Portsea in pursuit of the fleet and marking the last start of the 5,500-nautical-mile 2025 Melbourne Osaka Cup yacht race. by Melbourne Osaka Cup media Posted 31 Mar 21:52 AEDT First-ever para world champion from Hong Kong First-ever para world champion from Hong Kong Foo Yuen Wai has made history by winning in the Hansa Liberty class A grey drizzly day in New South Wales turned into a shining milestone for Sailability Hong Kong and the Sailing Federation of Hong Kong, China. When the day's races were abandoned, FOO Yuen Wai was confirmed as Hansa Liberty Open World Champion! by Deyon Lai Posted 31 Mar 20:08 AEDT 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 15:57 AEDT 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 15:08 AEDT 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 31 Mar 08:09 AEDT 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 31 Mar 06:39 AEDT 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 31 Mar 00:06 AEDT 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 Posted 30 Mar 21:04 AEDT 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 17:20 AEDT 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 16:24 AEDT 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 15:55 AEDT 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 30 Mar 04:25 AEDT Tumlaren Victorian State Titles day 1 Tumlaren Victorian State Titles day 1 Fleet revel in Port Phillip's 19 knot conditions With the City of Melbourne as background, Port Phillip, with its infamous short and one metre choppy conditions put out the challenge to six of the best (Tumlarens that is). by Peter Costolloe Posted 30 Mar 04:17 AEDT 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 21:08 AEDT 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 18:23 AEDT Rain likely for Sail Port Stephens opening parade Rain likely for Sail Port Stephens opening parade The sailing paradise may be somewhat bleak and blustery The sailing paradise that is Port Stephens may be somewhat bleak and blustery for the opening day of the 2025 Commodores Cup Passage Series on Monday, so much so that organisers are busy hatching Plan B and possibly C for the racing and social schedules. by Sail Port Stephens Media Posted 29 Mar 15:27 AEDT 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 29 Mar 07:29 AEDT 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 29 Mar 03:21 AEDT 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 29 Mar 01:56 AEDT 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 19:00 AEDT 88th 12ft Skiff Australian Championship 88th 12ft Skiff Australian Championship Racing held from the Sydney Flying Squadron over the weekend The 88th 12ft Skiff Championship was held from the Sydney Flying Squadron on Saturday 22nd & Sunday 23rd March. by Murray Press Posted 28 Mar 17:20 AEDT 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 28 Mar 05:10 AEDT 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 28 Mar 02:38 AEDT 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 28 Mar 01:30 AEDT 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 23:00 AEDT 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 22:49 AEDT 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 21:51 AEDT 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 19:22 AEDT CYCA Youth Sailing Academy | Winter Squads CYCA Youth Sailing Academy | Winter Squads The world's leading youth keelboat program Since 1993, the Cruising Yacht Club of Australia's Youth Sailing Academy has excelled in developing youth sailors into world class athletes. by Cruising Yacht Club of Australia Posted 27 Mar 17:32 AEDT AUS sailors get a head start on Olympic waters AUS sailors get a head start on Olympic waters A crucial stopover in Long Beach, California, the future home of the LA 2028 Olympics As the Australian summer concludes and the sailors are set for the 2025 international regattas, the Australian Sailing ILCA7 squad has made a crucial stopover in Long Beach, California, the future home of the LA 2028 Olympic sailing competition. by Australian Sailing Team Posted 27 Mar 13:27 AEDT 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 27 Mar 09:40 AEDT 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 27 Mar 07:39 AEDT