Loro Piana Giraglia 2025
The 72nd edition of the Loro Piana Giraglia kicked off this morning in Saint-Tropez. A total of 139 boats hit the water: 29 Maxis competed on the Pampelonne course, while the rest sailed a coastal course in the Gulf of…
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Breault and Blecher to meet in Santa Maria Cup Final
(Annapolis, Maryland – June 6, 2025) – USA’s Nicole Breault/ Vela Racing and Allie Blecher/Team Baam have both advanced to the final of the Santa Maria Cup in Annapolis, the second stage of the 2025 Women’s World Match Racing Tour championship. After…
Wet and windy start to Australian Women’s Keelboat Regatta
Rain, a forecast for 20 plus knots with gusts and a cold day on Port Phillip didn’t dampen the enthusiasm of those here sailing on Day 1 of the 2025 Australian Women’s Keelboat Regatta (AWKR), participants just keen to put…
American Magic Quantum Racing win with a race to spare
Delivering an impressively consistent series across 10 races sailed in broad range of weather conditions Doug DeVos’s US flagged crew of American Magic Quantum Racing won the second regatta of the 2025 season to lift the prestigious Royal Cup for…
Day 5 Euros
Both the 49er and Nacra 17 European Championships were secured with one fleet race and one medal race remaining to be sailed. John Gimson with Anna Burnet (GBR) might have been picked to win here in Thessaloniki with their long…
Spain leads after Day 1 of New York SailGP
NEW YORK | JUNE 7, 2025 – Diego Botin’s Spain SailGP Team leads the fleet after a stormy and tactical opening day of the Mubadala New York Sail Grand Prix. France, ROCKWOOL Denmark and New Zealand are all hot on his heels for all-important leaderboard points heading into…
Three boat final for Scandinavian Gold Cup in Sopot
Three boats are now through to the final stage of the Scandinavian Gold Cup in Sopot, Poland. Aspire (POL 17, Przemysław Gacek, Mateusz Kusznierewicz, Kilian Weise), Marie-Françoise XXII (SUI 233, Jürg Menzi, Jürgen Eiermann, Christof Wilke) and Artemis (NOR 57, Kristian Nergaard, Johan Barne Trond, Solli-Sæther)…
American Magic Quantum Racing close in on Royal Cup title in Galicia
Now holding a 13-points lead after today’s two races contested in 11-14kts winds at the GALICIA 52 SUPER SERIES ROYAL CUP, Doug DeVos’s American Magic Quantum Racing crew are on the cusp of completing their first 52 SUPER SERIES regatta…
SailGP – New York’s pre-event practice racing
by Miranda Blazeby Old rivals BONDS Flying Roos and New Zealand topped the leaderboard in New York’s pre-event practice racing, which saw crews battle the city’s tricky conditions ahead of official racing this weekend. Split fleet racing once again took place,…
Semi-finalists confirmed for Santa Maria Cup
(Annapolis, Maryland – June 5, 2025) – A thrilling second day of racing at the 2025 Santa Maria Cup saw the final four skippers emerge from a competitive qualifying double-round robin stage. USA’s Nicole Breault and Vela Racing Team led the qualifying…
Hugh Jackman and Ryan Reynolds Take the Helm as Co-Owners of the ‘BONDS Flying Roos’ Australia’s SailGP Team
A new era begins as iconic Aussie brand BONDS joins as Title Partner of the ‘BONDS Flying Roos’ SailGP Team June 5, 2025 | Today Australia’s three-time SailGP champions have unveiled a new identity as well as two new co-owners –…
It can be easy to win – Day 2 Euros
Win the start, grab the first shift, consolidate and extend! The winning formula is easy, and those who got ahead took full advantage of an easy course once they got to the front. For everyone else, it was a day…
Maverick wins Port Phillip Double-Handed Perpetual Cup and KISS Graduate Skippers First Double-Handed Race
Melbourne was at her autumnal best on Sunday the 18th of May delivering ideal conditions for the 2025 Ocean Racing Club of Victoria’s (ORCV) Double-Handed Yacht Race around Port Phillip. In one of sailing’s more demanding formats, 66 sailors on 33…
American Magic Quantum Racing extend their Royal Cup lead
Patience, concentration, risk management and perhaps a highly developed sixth sense of the subtle changes in the light breezes, were among the key assets shared by the crews which did best today, the second racing day of the GALICIA 52…
Patience pays off in opening day of Santa Maria Cup
(Annapolis, Maryland USA, 4 June 2025) Perfect conditions graced the opening day of the 2025 Santa Maria Cup in Annapolis, USA, Stage 2 of the 2025 Women’s World Match Racing Tour following the tour season opener in San Francisco last…
49er 49erFX and Nacra17 Euros
Light winds marked day 1 of the 49er, 49erFX and Nacra17 European Championships being held in Thessaloniki, Greece. In the 49er, Harry Price and Max Paul are top Aussies in 6th place, with a bullet in Race 3 and Laura…
Los Gallos revisit their SailGP Season 4 triumph
LONDON, UNITED KINGDOM – June 3, 2025 – The latest episode of SailGP’s Racing on the Edge docuseries, in partnership with Rolex, takes viewers along the journey of the Spain SailGP Team’s challenges – both personal and professional – that they’ve faced since…
Final opportunity to enter Australian Women’s Keelboat Regatta
This is a final call to female sailors who would like to race Australia’s premier all-female regatta, the 2025 Australian Women’s Keelboat Regatta (AWKR), where you will join the 25 already entered in Royal Melbourne Yacht Squadron’s (RMYS) annual event….
Corinthian Yacht Club win 2025 Team Racing World Championship
Newport, R.I. — Sustained winds in the low 20-knot range and choppy seas brought on another challenging day in the final stretch of the 2025 Team Racing World Championship. After four exhausting days of intense combat, Corinthian Yacht Club (CYC)…
Superyacht Regatta 2025 – Moat and Gelliceaux claim Silver Jubilee Cup
Southern Wind 100 Agapi Mas awarded the Willy Persico Trophy Porto Cervo, 31 May 2025. The 2025 edition of the Giorgio Armani Superyacht Regatta and the Southern Wind RendezVous concluded today with another outstanding day of racing. The event is…
Team Match in Pink victorious in San Francisco
(San Francisco, CA – May 31, 2025) — French match racing skipper Pauline Courtois and her Match in Pink Normandy team claimed a decisive victory today at the 2025 Casa Vela Cup, held in the iconic waters of San Francisco Bay…
Otto wins 5.5 Metre German Open in Warnemunde
Bent Christian Wilhelmsen’s Otto (NOR 68, Lasse Berthelsen, Sam Haines, Kyle Gundersen) has won the 2025 5.5 Metre German Open in Warnemunde after only one final race was possible on Saturday in very light winds. New Moon III (BAH 25, Christoph Burger, Kim Chabani,…
Young Aussie Squad Ready to Shine at European Championships
Australia’s fast boat sailors are set to take on the 49er, 49erFX and Nacra 17 European Championships this week in Thessaloniki, Greece. With up to 18 races scheduled over the next six days, it’s set to be a high-intensity regatta. …
Red Bull Italy in the spotlight as New York approaches
New York may be just a week away, but the spotlight is on Red Bull Italy this week – with a star-studded new ownership group revealed – including Hollywood superstar Anne Hathway – and a brand new docuseries focused on…
Otto takes command of 5.5 Metre German Open on second day
Otto (NOR 68, Lasse Berthelsen, Sam Haines, Kyle Gundersen) storm into the lead at the 2025 5.5 Metre German Open in Warnemunde after three wins from four races on Friday in winds from 8-15 knots. New Moon III (BAH 25, Christoph Burger, Kim…
America’s Cup shenanigans
A bit of to and fro with the Cup teams over-night with a statement from Alinghi triggering responses from Athena, American Magic and ETNZ. I guess it is all to be expected but the one positive to take from this,…
Mistral wind welcomes Superyacht Regatta
Ideal conditions for the first day of the regatta and the Southern Wind RendezVous and Trophy Porto Cervo, 28 May 2025. The 2025 edition of the Giorgio Armani Superyacht Regatta, organised by the YCCS with the support of title sponsor…
Women’s WMRT – San Francisco turns it on for opening day of Casa Vela Cup
(San Francisco, CA – May 28, 2025) – The opening day of the Casa Vela Cup 2025 hosted by the St Francis Yacht Club in San Francisco kicked off the 2025 Women’s World Match Racing Tour in spectacular fashion with…
CYCA team to take “best shot” at Admiral’s Cup
The Australian flag will fly proud on Zen and Back 2 Black during the Admiral’s Cup to be held in Cowes from the Isle of Wight from 17 July – 1 August. After a 22-year hiatus, the regatta, regarded as the unofficial world championship of…
SailGP announces star-studded ownership group
New ownership for the Italian SailGP team, following the strategic acquisition by Muse Sport consortium, led by Assia Grazioli Venier, Gian Luca Passi de Preposulo and CEO Jimmy Spithill Host of renowned names in sport & entertainment – including Hollywood icon, Anne Hathaway – brought together…
Prime Minister Meloni welcomes the Louis Vuitton 38th America’s Cup
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…
Ylliam 17 wins the TF35 Nyon Grand Prix – Their first regatta victory
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,…
18ft Skiffs – The Link Between Two Great Australian Sports
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 Victoria Training Programme
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…
Sails of Change 10 makes it count in light-air
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…
Formula Wing – Returning Champions Hold Nerve
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…
Bella Mente successfully defends IMA European Championship title
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…
Statement from ETNZ in response to Athena Racing and American Magic
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…
X-WING joins the TF35 Trophy Fleet
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…
Dates Released for 2025 International Youth Match Racing Championship!
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…
