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The magnificent setting of the Casino del Bel Respiro, commissioned by Pope Innocent X in 1644, in the grounds of Villa Pamphilj, was the outstanding and historic setting for the Minister for Sport and Youth, Andrea Abodi, on behalf of…
Massive crowds enjoyed a spectacular 36th Sanctuary Cove International Boat Show with a record number of boats delivering an unsurpassed display of marine innovation, luxury and lifestyle. “We’ve had an incredible 824 boats in total – 422 on water and…
Margaret Rintoul V (MRV), skippered by Damien King from the Sandringham Yacht Club (SYC), has sailed a fast and furious race to win the 72nd Melbourne to Apollo Bay Race (M2AB). While the lyrics of a well-known song suggest ‘history never…
It was a spectacular start on Sunday for the sailors who set sail on the 16th edition of the CIC Normandy Channel Race. Bracing conditions and a superb light filtering through the partially overcast skies formed the backdrop for this…
Julien Firmenich’s Ylliam 17 claimed victory this weekend at the opening event of the 2025 TF35 season in Nyon, marking their first-ever regatta win since joining the fleet in 2023. Sailing alongside Firmenich were tactician Guillaume Rol and crew members Ed Powys,…
A unique connection between brute strength and beauty James Joseph Giltinan was one of Australia’s great entrepreneurs of the early 1900s, and the man most responsible for creating a unique link between one of the most confrontational football codes in…
Tasar Training Made Easy In 2024, the Victorian Tasar fleet expressed strong interest in ongoing training opportunities, ranging from on-the-water sessions to classroom and online formats. This season, we trailed a new hybrid approach, offering in-person Tasar tuning and sail…
Despite spending most of the day on the water patiently waiting for wind, the Race Committee eventually managed to squeeze in a single race in the faintest 5-6 knot Séchard breeze, the only scoring opportunity on day two of the…
Heart stopping, blast reaching finishes were the day’s defining moments in the Grand Finals of the 2025 Formula Wing European Championships as repeat champions were crowned. A week punctuated by finicky winds and critical lead changes ended in 20-plus knot, oscillating offshore winds with a hardened group of 10 medal series finalists in…
The 2025 edition of Steering the Course, World Sailing’s global women’s sailing festival, gets underway on 23 May with a week-long focus on #AccelerateAction in support of this year’s International Women’s Day theme. Events are planned around the world throughout…
The 20 remaining yachts competing in the IMA Maxi European Championship, organised by the Circolo del Remo e della Vela Italia in conjunction with the International Maxi Association, took part in a final coastal race today in a 8-14 knot…
The Defender has been working closely and positively with all teams on moving the America’s Cup to a new collaborative Partnership and structure to strengthen the future of the America’s Cup for the benefit of the event and all current…
From racing down the slopes to flying above the water, Marco Favale’s path to the TF35 Trophy is one of a sports enthusiast looking for the next thrill. The Franco-Italian entrepreneur and former alpine ski racer becomes the latest name…
Three Iconic Races. One Ambitious Goal – Southern Cross Series Entries Open Australia’s offshore racing scene is setting a bold new course. The Cruising Yacht Club of Australia (CYCA) has launched the Southern Cross Series — a world-class, three-race challenge designed…
Valletta, Malta – 20 May 2025 — There has been an encouraging early wave of entries for the 46th edition of the Rolex Middle Sea Race, set to commence on Saturday, October 18, 2025. Among the international fleet already signed up…
The Royal Prince Alfred Yacht Club (RPAYC), as the Organising Authority (OA), is pleased to announce the dates for the 2025 HARKEN International Youth Match Racing Championship, with the 31st edition set to again be conducted on the beautiful waters of…
Following the successful shipping of most of the TP52s from Nice in the Mediterranean out into the Atlantic and to Vigo on rugged northwest of Spain, the race fleet is now mustering in Galicia ahead of the GALICIA 52 SUPER SERIES…
SailGP announced it will launch its first-ever, long-form premium docuseries Uncharted next month in order to highlight how the global championship has flipped the narrative on traditional sailing through the lens of Jimmy Spithill, a generational athlete who takes viewers behind the scenes…
Sailing with Purpose from Shaw to Smith Islands, Queensland’s Great Barrier Reef This August, the Ocean Crusaders invite you to be part of an extraordinary journey—the 2025 Clean-Up Flotilla, proudly sponsored by Pelli Bags. Running from August 24th to 31st,…
Australia’s Breiana Whitehead has made a confident return to international competition, finishing ninth overall at the 2025 Formula Kite European Championships in Urla, Türkiye. Eighteen races were held on the Aegean Sea ahead of the Medal Series, providing a true…
After a brief respite from a brutal Regata dei Tre Golfi, the International Maxi Association’s European Championship, run by Circolo del Remo e della Vela Italia out of Sorrento, began its second phase today with four days of windward-leeward and…
Racing couldn’t have been more dramatic in the medal series day of the 2025 Formula Kite European Championships. With too many passes to count, a steady eight knots and smooth, turquoise water provided a perfect playing field in Urla. Two…
The Pallas Capital Gold Cup concluded over the weekend with fierce short course racing and continual progression for all nine teams marking a fitting end to the annual TP52 Australia four-act series. Act 4 Wrap Video: https://www.facebook.com/share/v/1AXmrYhHHc/ Act 4 of the…
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…
Eighteen entries representing Queensland, Northern Territory, South Australia, NSW and Victoria have so far been received for the 2025 Australian Women’s Keelboat Regatta (AWKR), Australia’s premier all-women sailing regatta, to be staged on Port Phillip over the King’s Birthday weekend…
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