RPAYC was home for the International 5.5m Australian Championship 2025 (23 – 25 Feb). After two days of racing, the leaderboard reflected the fierce on-water competition that saw Martin Cross – Alpha Crucis, Bob Stoddard – Skagerak, Chris Hancock –…
Nouméa, February 2025 – After the cancellation of the 2024 edition, the New Caledonia Groupama Race is making a strong comeback in 2025, with the start scheduled for June 15. This iconic sailing race, which attracts sailors from across the…
The highly anticipated 16th edition of the RORC Caribbean 600 blasted off from Fort Charlotte, Antigua, right on schedule. All five starts went off flawlessly as the diverse fleet of 66 international entries launched into the ultimate offshore tropical challenge,…
At just 21 years old, Grae Morris is proving that an Olympic silver medal was just the beginning of his journey. Since his stellar performance at the Paris 2024 Games, the young Australian windsurfing sensation has been embracing new challenges…
Thirteen men and two women from eight countries today set sail from the small Caribbean Island of Antigua Barbuda, to race solo around the world in Mini 19ft -5.8mtr ALMA Globe 580 yachts, their only home for the next 13 months. WHY?…
The Nautilus Marine Insurance Sydney Harbour Regatta is this weekend and Middle Harbour Yacht Club has extended early entry to 25 February and revealed some prizes for the 20th anniversary edition from 1-2 March in an event where club racers match…
Congratulations Porco Rosso, our 2025 SB20 Australian Champions, an enormous victory after a tumultuous final day of racing. The winning team- Skipper Paul McCartney, Will Sargent and Eddie Reid!! Porco Rosso finished on 13 points with five wins in a…
If fresh air, crayfish, fine produce and a challenging race with friends excites you then get your entry in now for the Ocean Racing Club of Victoria’s (ORCV) 54th Melbourne to King Island Yacht Race. The popular ocean race starts from…
23–25 February 2025 Three races down, and the International 5.5m Australian Championship is delivering plenty of action on Pittwater! With tight racing, shifting conditions, and a few breakages keeping the shore crews busy, the battle for the title is heating…
Vilamoura, Portugal – The 7th Portugal Grand Prix – Round 2 has ended, marking another successful edition of this growing event. With a 100-point ranking from World Sailing, the competition continues to attract an increasing number of top sailors each…
Thrilling Battles and Maxi Showdowns ANTIGUA, Saturday 22 February 2025: The 3rd edition of the RORC Nelson’s Cup Series was a spectacular regatta with a total of 35 boats taking part, including for the first time, a maxi class with…
On Feb. 23rd at 11.30am local time, 15 solo sailors will set off from Falmouth Harbour ANTIGUA in home-built ALMA GLOBE 580, 19ft-5.8 metre plywood yachts to race 26000 miles around the world. They will not return until March of 2026!…
Although there does not appear to be any official announcement as yet, The Royal Yacht Squadron’s website has just been updated to reflect Athena Racing as their representative for the next America’s Cup. Observers are unsure as to where this…
London, UK (20 February 2025) – The World Match Racing Tour (WMRT) today announced its complete 2025 championship season, which started at the inaugural Macao Match Cup last month. This year also marks the 25th Anniversary of the Tour, the longest…
Sydney, Australia – 17 February 2025 This week, 20 multihulls entered the 2025 Sydney Multihull Regatta, involving three races up the length of beautiful Sydney Harbour, with lunchtime raft-ups and onshore dinners in between, along with plenty of socialising. Supported…
ANTIGUA, 20 February 2025: Two final coastal races were held on the third and concluding day of the RORC Nelson’s Cup Maxi Series with Yacht Club Costa Smeralda Commodore Andrea Recordati and his Wally 93 Bullitt coming out on top…
ANTIGUA, 19 February 2025: The second day of the RORC Nelson’s Cup Series was once again blessed with superb conditions off the South Coast of Antigua, with 20 knots of trade winds pumping in for exhilarating racing for three IRC…
What to expect when you arrive 2 St Georges Crescent, Drummoyne For those arriving with trailers, please leave them at the top of the hill on the grass next to the club. You can access this area at the bottom…
In the assortment of early entries for the Royal Prince Alfred Yacht Club’s 2025 Pittwater to Coffs Harbour Yacht Race is the defending line honours champion, XS Moment, along with boats that will be lining up for the Club’s Sydney…
Harry Price had only 24 hours to prepare for a race that’s been 115 years in the making before joining an illustrious list of skippers to win the Botany Bay Championship. Price guided Manly entrant Moonen Yachts to victory in the…
Western Australia’s premier sailing event, Geographe Bay Race Week, is in full swing, bringing together over 80 boats and a world-class lineup of sailors to the stunning waters of Busselton. From America’s Cup veterans and Olympians to World Champions and weekend warriors, this…
Newport, RI (February 18, 2025) – Following the three vessel abandonments that occurred during the 2024 Newport Bermuda Race and return voyage, the Bermuda Race Organizing Committee (BROC) partnered with US Sailing and the Cruising Club of America to conduct an in-depth safety review. The goal of…
Emerging jubilant from a cold final night at sea Chinese skipper Jingkun Xu fulfilled a goal which has possessed him for many years when he crossed the finish line of the 10th edition of the Vendée Globe this Tuesday morning…
ANTIGUA, Tuesday 18 February 2025: The RORC Nelson’s Cup Series kicked off in spectacular style with high speed action and tight finishes right through the three IRC Classes. Antigua is renowned for some of the world’s best sailing conditions and it…
The countdown is on —Hamilton Island Race Week 2025 is set to be our most spectacular yet! As we celebrate 40 incredible years, we invite you to be part of this milestone event, where world-class sailing meets unforgettable onshore festivities in…
The Gippsland Lakes sailing community is gearing up for its iconic annual Marlay Point Overnight Race (MPONR) to be contested on Saturday 8 March 2025. Hosted by Gippsland Lakes Yacht Club (GLYC) and Lake Wellington Yacht Club (LWYC), over 50-plus…
The 2nd Cascais Dragon Winter Series, combined with the prestigious Prince Henry the Navigator Trophy, started on Friday February 14th under sunny skies and a steady 8-12 knot southeast wind. Thirteen Dragon class boats competed in two exhilarating races, showcasing…
When he crossed the finish of the Vendée Globe solo non-stop race around the world this Monday afternoon off Les Sables d’Olonne at 1729 hrs UTC to secure 29th place overall, Swiss German solo racer Oliver Heer fulfilled a childhood…
In perfect conditions, brilliant sunshine and a 15-18 knot easterly to take the edge off the Caribbean heat, the final day of racing at the 44Cup Nanny Cay, run by PRO Maria Torrijo and the Royal BVI Yacht Club team,…
Four classes, four courses, four winning duos means for four times the emotion On Sunday October 26, the ULTIM, the Ocean Fifty, the IMOCA, and the Class40 divisions will start their TRANSAT CAFÉ L’OR Le Havre Normandie at 15 minutes…
The Ocean Racing Club of Victoria’s (ORCV) Melbourne to Port Fairy Race is one of the most technical and challenging ocean races in Australia, with this weekend’s race proving just how difficult it can be, but also how expert seamanship,…
Race Sponsor: Lazarus Capital Partners, Sunday, 16 February, 2025, Sydney Harbour Another outstanding victory by the recently-crowned Australian 18ft skiff champion Rag & Famish Hotel team on Sydney Harbour today has sealed the 2024-25 Australian 18 Footers League Club Championship…
Since it started out in 1968 as a Dragon class regatta organized by the Real Club Náutico de Palma, the Trofeo Princesa Sofía Mallorca has continued to evolve, incorporating new classes, formats and organizers to become the most unmissable event…
After an average day on Friday at the 44Cup Nanny Cay, which left them fifth overall, the 2024 44Cup champions, Vladimir Prosikhin’s Team Nika, recovered their mojo today on St Francis Drake Channel. The easterly trade winds remained brisk but slightly…
The Cruising Yacht Club of Australia (CYCA) is thrilled to announce that entries for the milestone 80th edition of the Rolex Sydney Hobart Yacht Race will open in the coming weeks. Since its inception in 1945, the Rolex Sydney Hobart has grown…
After the opening day of RC44 competition in the British Virgin Islands was lost to excess winds, the breezy relentless easterly trade winds abated enough on day two of the 44Cup Nanny Cay to permit three races to be sailed…
We are just two weeks away from the PIC Harbour Classic, and if you haven’t got your entry in yet—now’s the time! Get registered before the deadline of Friday 21 February to avoid a late penalty fee and secure your…
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…
Leaving the dock with the incorrect rig settings guarantees suboptimal performance and comfort, but it can also lead to serious safety hazards and unnecessary damage to equipment. Whether you’re an experienced sailor or just starting out, if you fail your…
Swiss windsurf sensation Elia Colombo (SUI-63)—an Olympian from the Paris 2024 Games, where he finished 7th in the iQFOiL class—recently ventured down under for a taste of Western Australia’s renowned wave sailing conditions. Elia was Invited by his sponsor, Patrik…
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