While summer time Mediterranean offshore races can often be windless affairs, this was not the case for the 70th Regata dei Tre Golfi, the Circolo del Remo e della Vela Italia’s 156 mile offshore race that formed the opening part…
Vladimir Prosikhin, tactician Nic Asher and Team Nika provided a masterclass in RC44 racing on the final day of the 44Cup Porto Cervo, organised between the RC44 Class and Yacht Club Costa Smeralda. In addition, wholely unexpected was the podium for…
After an incredible week of high-stakes competition and unforgettable on-and-off-water moments, the Dragon World Championship by Tivoli Hotels & Resorts wrapped up with eight thrilling races under a variety of conditions. Congratulations to all teams for their outstanding performances—here are…
(London, 16 May 2025) The World Match Racing Tour is pleased to announce the addition of its first ever tour stage in Ireland with the launch of the Dublin Match Cup from 25-28 September 2025. Developed by the Irish Match…
Zac Littlewood has claimed a bronze medal at the ILCA 7 World Championships in Qingdao, China, after an intense and unpredictable week of racing. It was a tale of two winds that decided the World Champions in the ILCA 6…
For day two of the 44Cup Porto Cervo, organised between the RC44 class and the Yacht Club Costa Smeralda, Sardinia served up very different conditions to Thursday. The wind was northeasterly ranging from 11-16 knots but the sea state was…
The Act 4 Finale of the 2025 Pallas Capital Gold cup will be sailed on Pittwater from Royal Prince Alfred Yacht Club this weekend, 17-18 May, including an addition to the fleet with a local team, led by Rear Commodore…
Friday, 16 May 2025 Geelong today establishes itself as Victoria’s premier sailing destination and training ground for the next generation of sailors with the official opening of the Victorian Sailing Centre thanks to the Allan Labor Government. This centerpiece of…
The last world 18 footer champion before one design When Michael Spies won the 1993 and 1995 World 18 footer championships, in his Julian Bethwaite-designed Winfield Racing skiff, he became the last winner of the title before the introduction of…
Day 4 of the Dragon World Championship by Tivoli Hotels & Resorts delivered picture-perfect “Champagne sailing” conditions, thrilling spectators and teams alike just 3 nautical miles off the coast of Vilamoura. The fleet completed two spectacular races under changing wind…
Five boats within two points after 44Cup Porto Cervo’s light opening day The RC44s once again demonstrated their versatility on day one of the 44Cup Porto Cervo. Two races were held successfully for the nimble owner-driver one designs in light…
The Government of Italy, in conjunction with Team New Zealand and the Royal New Zealand Yacht Squadron, are pleased to announce Italy as the Host Country and Naples as the Host City for the Louis Vuitton 38th America’s Cup to…
Australian kitefoiler Breiana Whitehead is back on the international stage this week, as she lines up against top level competition at the 2025 Formula Kite European Championships in Urla, Türkiye from May 14 to 19. The 24-year-old from Townsville took…
48 sailors from 5 Victorian clubs came together for the inaugural 2K Team Racing Victorian Championship over the weekend of May 10th and 11th. Hosted by the Royal Geelong Yacht Club, the team from Sorrento Sailing and Couta Boat Club,…
As entries breach the century mark, Whitsunday Sailing Club (WSC) is pleased to announce that 74 Islands Distillery has signed up as Naming Rights Sponsor for 2025 Airlie Beach Race Week (ABRW), adding to excitement following the recent announcement of the…
The America’s Cup always ends on the water, but it always begins with a meeting of minds. This week the Emirates Team New Zealand core sailing team began plotting the strategy to defending the America’s Cup again in 2027. Meet…
Synonymous with excellence and innovation in the world of ocean racing, the ULTIM® Class presents an ambitious sport programme for the next four seasons, alternating single-handed, double-handed and crewed races. The classics at the rendezvous Underpinned by the great classics which engage…
Saturday 10 May 2025 – for Immediate Release Island Cruising are excited to announced the departure of the New Zealand group on the Pacific Rally 2025. On Saturday 10 May, the first group of New Zealand rally participants set off from…
From the explosion of joy of Charlotte Yven and Hugo Dhallenne (Skipper Macif) to the happiness of Thomas de Dinechin and Aglaé Ribon, less than three hours passed. In between, there was the popular enthusiasm surrounding Cindy Brin and Thomas…
By Friday, the outcome of the Transat Paprec will be known. But who will have the final say? Who will seize the advantage, who will get stuck, who will claim an honorable finish, and who will be left disappointed? We’ll…
The Project Maintenance Engineering Three Hummock Island Yacht Race, run by Port Dalrymple Yacht Club, has just been confirmed as an official qualifier race for the 2025 Rolex Sydney to Hobart Yacht Race – a milestone that marks a major…
Osaka, Japan – The Reichel/Pugh 66 Alive, skippered by Duncan Hine and co-skipper Glenn Myler, has made a clean sweep of Line Honours, AMS, PHS and ORCi in the 2025 Melbourne to Osaka Cup. Crossing the finish line in an impressive…
2 May 2025 It took Ian Lipinski and Alberto Bona 4 days, 23 hours, and 21 minutes to cover 991 miles at an average speed of 8.31 knots on the course of the very first CIC MED CHANNEL RACE. Arriving…
Solo Sailors Face Doldrums, Equipment Failures and Avian Invaders in Unprecedented Small Boat Challenge – week five of leg 2 It’s fair to say the world first McIntyre Mini Globe Race is well on its way to proving a point….
Island Cruising are excited to announced the start of the Pacific Rally 2025. On Sunday 27 April 2025, the first group of Australian rally participants set off from Southport to Nouméa, New Caledonia. The passage is around 800 nautical miles…
10am-2pm – Saturday, 5th April The Award Winning 45 foot Seawind 1370 will be at the Seawind Display Day on Saturday the 5th of April at Multihull Central in Annandale, alongside the new 39 foot Seawind 1170, showcasing the new modern design styles from the Australian…
The Sirena 60 is a yacht designed for those who refuse to compromise between performance, efficiency, and luxurious comfort. Whether you’re embarking on an extended voyage across open waters or indulging in a spontaneous weekend getaway, this 60ft motor yacht…
Exclusive look with Joe Fox The Lagoon 38 catamaran is set to launch in 2025, marking an exciting new chapter for Lagoon. As a successor to the legendary Lagoon 380, one of the most successful catamarans ever made, the new Lagoon…
Thursday 13 February – 9am – 2pm – Multihull Central, Annandale NSW Multihull Central are pleased to announce that Australia’s first Seawind 1370 will be open on display between 9am – 2pm on Thursday the 13th of February at the Multihull Central…
Boating enthusiasts in Western Australia are in for a treat when The Yacht Sales Co. hosts a special Open Yacht event on Saturday 15 March. The company will be showcasing a range of the world’s leading power and sailing catamarans at Port Coogee Marina…
Members of World Sailing’s Committees and Sub-Committees will work within their terms of reference to provide guidance to World Sailing and positively impact the sport for sailors worldwide. David Graham, World Sailing Chief Executive Officer, said, “The entire sport of…
Fountaine Pajot has just launched the latest model to its sailing catamaran fleet, the New 44, distinguished by extraordinary volume, comfort and impeccable design. The new model is an outstanding achievement by the Berret-Racoupeau Design team, creating a catamaran with the…
Southern Wind Australia and New Zealand is thrilled to announce that the SW108 Kiboko 4 has been awarded both the “Sailing Yacht” category win and the prestigious title of “Sailing Yacht of the Year” at the 20th edition of the…
A Legendary Cruiser, Reimagined! Longer, Wider, Higher, Faster For over two decades, the Seawind 1160 has been one of the most celebrated cruising catamarans in the world. Launched in 2004 after the success of the Seawind 1000, the 1160 quickly earned numerous International Design and…
Antigua Sailing Week 2025 was attended by two top-end offshore racing yachts from very different times. Launched in 1974, the 79 foot Kialoa III was all conquering on the world stage for many years. Today Pyewacket 70, a modified Volvo…
Planning to visit The Yacht Sales Co. at this year’s Sanctuary Cove International Boat Show? This is your chance to inspect some of the most sought-after sail and power models on the market. From 22–25 May, The Yacht Sales Co. will be…
Just months after its launch, the Cure 55 has earned global recognition as a hot contender for the Multihull of the Year Award in the Performance Cruising category by Multihulls World/Multicoques Magazine. “For Cure Marine and the Cure 55 to be recognised…
Maximum performance side shield sunglasses for open-water adventures April 25th 2025 – Amsterdam, the Netherlands VALLON is thrilled to announce the launch of the Heron Ocean, Dark-Grey Blue. Maximum performance side-shield sunglasses designed with blue mirrored coated polarized lenses, purpose-built…
Australian Sailing and Ronstan have today announced that their 50-year partnership will continue after signing a new four-year agreement. The agreement sees Ronstan continue as the Official Partner to Australian Sailing and the Australian Sailing Team in the sailboat hardware…
The Boating Industry Association Ltd (BIA) has wrapped up its highly successful 2024-25 Discover Boating campaign, which ran from 15 November to 15 February in NSW, QLD, SA, VIC and TAS. Designed to encourage new, existing and lapsed boaters to…
The 2024–25 sailing season in New South Wales and at the Vincentia Sailing Club came to an epic conclusion over the ANZAC long weekend with the running of the Jervis Bay Classic. Held across three days, the Classic combined long-distance adventure…
A thrilling and intense final day at Sandberg PalmaVela was enjoyed with choppy seas and wind conditions ranging from gentle airs to gusts of up to 23 knots. Several broken masts are evidence how tough the day was for some….
Making what proved to be the decisive winning move on the final run of the second and final race today, Britain’s Tony Langley and his world champion crew, secured overall victory at the first regatta of the five event 2025…
The latest episode of SailGP’s Racing on the Edge is now available to watch. I think we would all rather be watching them race in Brasil, but this will have to do until New York. Interested in seeing more SailGP…
The Jean Genie (GBR 43, Peter Morton, Andrew Palfrey, Ruairidh Scott) only needed one more race to secure a record fourth Alpen Cup for Peter Morton, and took a third place in race 7 to win with a race to spare. Artemis (NOR…
The Jean Genie (GBR 43, Peter Morton, Andrew Palfrey, Ruaridh Scott) took a commanding lead on a very tricky opening day of the 2025 5.5 Metre Alpen Cup at Fraglia Vela Riva, on Lake Garda, Italy. Aspire (POL 17, Przemyslaw Gacek, Mateusz Kusznierewicz,…
Palma, 1 May 2025 The Maxi class officially opened racing today at the 21st Sandberg PalmaVela, completing two W/L races in which the newest elite 100-footer, Magic Carpet E, dominated with two clear victories in what was its first-ever races. Racing began on schedule…
Gladiator back on winning form as 2025 52 SUPER SERIES season opens in Saint-Tropez Disappointed to miss out on winning the 2024 circuit title after coming into the last event of the season in Valencia with a solid points lead,…
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