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INEOS Statement on 38th America's Cup
After parting ways with Sir Ben Ainslie
© David Maynard / www.alleycatphotographer.com
Vendée Globe Thursday Update
Jérémie Beyou on final approach to Les Sables d'Olonne
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Tschüss 2 wins RORC Transatlantic Race
Volvo 70's corrected time cannot now be beaten
© Arthur Daniel / RORC
Pip Hare Interview
At base camp, ready for her next Vendée Globe campaign!
© James Tomlinson
Flying Roo victorious in SailGP's Auckland debut
Aussies claim the win after a dominant weekend
© Brett Phibbs for SailGP
Presidental meeting for Luna Rossa
Presidental meeting for Luna Rossa
Praised alongside the Italian Sailing Federation
The President of the Republic, Sergio Mattarella, welcomed the Luna Rossa Prada Pirelli team and the Italian Sailing Federation (FIV) to praise their Olympic and world achievements in 2024.
by Luna Rossa Prada Pirelli
Posted 23 Jan 19:27 GMT
Mean Biscay lives up to its reputation
Mean Biscay lives up to its reputation
Vendée Globe update: Jérémie Beyou arriving in less than 12 hours
Nearly one week since the Vendée Globe podium was completed by Sébastien Simon, Jérémie Beyou will lead a surge of exhausted but relieved and grateful skippers through the finish line.
by Vendée Globe media
Posted 23 Jan 17:12 GMT
Zhik celebrates Yoann Richomme
Zhik celebrates Yoann Richomme
A record breaking second place in the Vendée Globe
Zhik is thrilled to back French skipper Yoann Richomme, whose stunning performance in the 2024 Vendée Globe earned him a record-breaking second-place finish. Richomme's remarkable achievement showcases his exceptional skill.
by Zhik
Posted 23 Jan 17:00 GMT
INEOS Statement on 38th America's Cup
INEOS Statement on 38th America's Cup
After parting ways with Sir Ben Ainslie
INEOS will enter a challenge for the 38th America's Cup under the team name INEOS Britannia after parting ways with Sir Ben Ainslie.
by INEOS Britannia
Posted 23 Jan 16:48 GMT
Clarisse Crémer in the Vendée Globe week 11
Clarisse Crémer in the Vendée Globe week 11
The skipper of L'Occitane en Provence is preparing to negotiate a final ridge of high pressure
Clarisse Crémer continues to fight for a place in the Top 10, while every day that separates her from deliverance seems to bring a new surprise to deal with, a new obstacle to overcome.
by L'Occitane Sailing Team
Posted 23 Jan 16:13 GMT
Noble Marine to sponsor RS200 Youth Championship
Noble Marine to sponsor RS200 Youth Championship
At Exe this September
The RS Class Association are pleased to announce that in addition to their long-term sponsorship of the 'noughty' fleet National Championships, the specialist boat insurance company will sponsor the Noble Marine RS200 Youth Championships.
by RS Class Association
Posted 23 Jan 15:58 GMT
Bacardi Winter Series Event 2 takes center stage
Bacardi Winter Series Event 2 takes center stage
Shake-A-Leg Miami (SALM) will serve as hosts to over 60 teams representing 12 countries
The Bacardi Winter Series is back in 2025. Event 2 is set to deliver another thrilling weekend of J/70 and Melges 24 racing on Biscayne Bay, January 24-26.
by Luissa Smith
Posted 23 Jan 13:32 GMT
Tschüss 2 wins RORC Transatlantic Race overall
Tschüss 2 wins RORC Transatlantic Race overall
Volvo 70's corrected time cannot now be beaten
The Royal Ocean Racing Club is delighted to announce that Volvo 70 Tschüss 2 (USA), owned by RORC member Christian Zugel, is the overall winner of the 2025 RORC Transatlantic Race.
by Louay Habib / RORC
Posted 23 Jan 12:29 GMT
Vendée Globe Thursday 23rd January Update
Vendée Globe Thursday 23rd January Update
Jérémie Beyou on final approach to Les Sables d'Olonne
Sam Goodchild has managed to fix his mainsail in the Vendée Globe, but Jérémie Beyou, who he was battling with, now has only 300 nautical miles to the finish line, whereas Goodchild has 560 nautical miles to go.
by Mark Jardine
Posted 23 Jan 09:50 GMT
SB20 Worlds in Singapore Day 3
SB20 Worlds in Singapore Day 3
Pollard at the top after 9 races
Day 3 of the SB20 World Championship brought light and shifty winds challenging the 53-strong fleet to stay sharp and adapt quickly. Despite the puffy breeze, two exciting races were completed offering intense competition and some standout performances.
by Anna Zyk / Viola Devoti
Posted 23 Jan 06:50 GMT
Vendée Globe - Day 74: Dang it! Missed the Equator
Vendée Globe - Day 74: Dang it! Missed the Equator
Conrad Colman goes looking for the black line on the water as he crosses Latitude 0°
Vendée Globe Race - Conrad Colman - Life onboard MS Amlin : Day 73 & 74 - No shortage of solar energy on the Equator - but where's the Black Line gone?
by Richard Gladwell, Sail-World NZ
Posted 22 Jan 23:25 GMT
Solo class Traveller Series dates announced
Solo class Traveller Series dates announced
After 2025 success with 143 sailors taking part
The 2024 Solo Southern Area Series comprised ten events with 143 sailors taking part in at least one of them. Papercourt SC hosted the last event of the series where we had the prize-giving for the 2024 Southern Area winners.
by Maria E. Franco
Posted 22 Jan 21:34 GMT
Close racing for RYA Match Racing series Q1
Close racing for RYA Match Racing series Q1
Nine teams competed at the WPNSA
The first qualifier of the RYA National Match Racing Series 2025 saw nine teams competing at Weymouth & Portland National Sailing Academy.
by British Keelboat Sailing
Posted 22 Jan 20:04 GMT
So much more than records and statistics
So much more than records and statistics
The way the Vendée Globe record was demolished was astounding
The way the Vendée Globe record was demolished was astounding. Armel Le Cléac'h's mark of 74 days, 3 hours, 36 minutes had stood for eight years, with the 2020-21 winner of the race, Yannick Bestaven, taking just over 6 days longer to complete the course.
by Mark Jardine
Posted 22 Jan 19:00 GMT
Beyou approaching Cape Finisterre
Beyou approaching Cape Finisterre
Vendée Globe update: Goodchild completes repair
Jérémie Beyou has under 500 miles to the finish but the skipper of Charal is still holding to modest speeds as he climbs the Portuguese then Galician coast towards Cape Finisterre which he should pass this morning.
by Vendée Globe media
Posted 22 Jan 18:12 GMT
Formula Wing and WingFoil Open rules update
Formula Wing and WingFoil Open rules update
The new rules will apply from 1 May onwards
Following the Annual General Meeting in December 2024, the updated class rules have now been published.
by IWSA WingFoil Racing
Posted 22 Jan 17:24 GMT
Free Finn Class webinars with Nicholas Heiner
Free Finn Class webinars with Nicholas Heiner
ach webinar will last for 1 hour plus 30 minutes for questions
The Finn class is putting on two free webinars with 2020 Olympian Nicholas Heiner from The Netherlands.
by Robert Deaves
Posted 22 Jan 17:23 GMT
The new season begins at Sailingfast!
The new season begins at Sailingfast!
This past weekend saw them at the WASZP End of Seasons
Duncan and Emma at Sailingfast have started 2025 in the same way as they finished 2024, supporting sailors up and down the country to ensure they spend more time on the water.
by Mark Jardine
Posted 22 Jan 14:00 GMT
Pip Hare Interview
Pip Hare Interview
At base camp, ready for her next Vendée Globe campaign!
Mark Jardine, Managing Editor of Sail-World.com and YachtsandYachting.com chatted with Pip Hare at boot Düsseldorf about her Vendée Globe, which came to an abrupt end when the mast came down on her IMOCA yacht Medallia on 15th December 2024.
by Mark Jardine
Posted 22 Jan 12:36 GMT
Midlands Inter-Club series is about to start
Midlands Inter-Club series is about to start
With the County Cooler this weekend, followed by three more big weekends
Whilst there are warnings of wind on Friday, Saturday's forecast is more benign with some sunshine and 6-10mph winds, so ideal for the first off the Inter Club Midland series which starts at Notts County Sailing Club on 25th January.
by David Eberlin
Posted 22 Jan 10:46 GMT
Frostbite Series at Neyland day 3
Frostbite Series at Neyland day 3
When the wind is in the east, 'Tis neither good for man nor beast
An eager fleet of 19 crews assembled at Neyland YC for the third weekend of the Frostbite Series were greeted by overcast skies, a low temperature and a steady F2-3.
by Gavin Sims
Posted 22 Jan 09:47 GMT
Vendée Globe Wednesday 22nd January Update
Vendée Globe Wednesday 22nd January Update
Leaders Approach Cape Finisterre
Sam Goodchild has been working incredibly hard to fix his mainsail in the Vendée Globe as the leaders on the water approach Cape Finisterre.
by Mark Jardine
Posted 22 Jan 08:29 GMT
SB20 Worlds in Singapore Day 2
SB20 Worlds in Singapore Day 2
Change of leader in exceptionally challenging conditions
Day 2 of the SB20 World Championships in Singapore presented sailors with exceptionally challenging conditions due to highly variable winds. The day saw three races conducted under persistent rainfall with wind speeds fluctuating between 4 and 10 knots.
by Anna Zyk / Viola Devoti
Posted 22 Jan 05:05 GMT
RORC Transatlantic Race day 10
RORC Transatlantic Race day 10
15 teams continue their race to the finish line in Grenada
On Day 10 of the RORC Transatlantic Race, 15 teams continue their race to the finish line in Grenada. Kosobucki and Grzegorz Grabowski's JV44 Fujimo (POL) reached the halfway mark today.
by Louay Habib / RORC
Posted 21 Jan 22:11 GMT
Squib National Championship preview
Squib National Championship preview
Returning to Torquay in June
The Royal Torbay Yacht Club are pleased to announce that the Squib Class will once again be returning to Torbay, in June 2025 for their National Championships. The class were last in Torbay in 2019 where they enjoyed a hugely successful event.
by Bob Penfold
Posted 21 Jan 21:53 GMT
SailGP: Brits on top after Auckland
SailGP: Brits on top after Auckland
Highlights, driver reactions and SailGP's full race report: Recapping all the best bits from NZ
Dylan Fletcher's Emirates GBR that has been propelled to the top of the 2025 Season leaderboard thanks to consecutive podium performances in Dubai and Auckland.
by SailGP Media
Posted 21 Jan 20:49 GMT
WASZP End of Seasons at Rutland
WASZP End of Seasons at Rutland
This is what the sailors had to say
It was third time lucky for the WASZP End of Seasons at Rutland. The weather still didn't play ball, with sub-foiling conditions across the weekend. This is what the sailors had to say...
by WASZP Class
Posted 21 Jan 20:04 GMT
Increasing ILCA class female participation
Increasing ILCA class female participation
The Australian ILCA class has continued to show growth
The Australian ILCA class has continued to show growth in participation by females in the ILCAs, Australia's most popular single handed dinghy class, at the Oceania and Australian Open and Youth Championships sailed in early January.
by Rod Thomas
Posted 21 Jan 19:34 GMT
The final frontier in the North Atlantic
The final frontier in the North Atlantic
Vendée Globe update looks at past year's disasters
Storms and damage in the final days, close to the finish of the Vendée Globe, are not uncommon. Tired boats and brutally fatigued sailors are a combination doubly challenged by winter gales in the North Atlantic.
by Vendée Globe media
Posted 21 Jan 17:52 GMT
The Magenta Project welcomes new board members
The Magenta Project welcomes new board members
To help advance equity and inclusion in sailing
The Magenta Project has announced the appointment of new board members, bringing a wealth of experience from the world's of sailing and business and ensuring the organisation remains at the forefront of empowering women in the sport.
by The Magenta Project
Posted 21 Jan 15:28 GMT
Understanding the threat of Orcas when sailing
Understanding the threat of Orcas when sailing
With Haven Knox-Johnston's free webinar on 11th February
If you are planning on crossing the Bay of Biscay, or cruising off the Iberian coast this year, Haven Knox-Johnston's upcoming free webinar, "Understanding the threat of Orcas when sailing" is not to be missed.
by Haven Knox-Johnston
Posted 21 Jan 12:00 GMT
Giancarlo Pedote in the Vendée Globe update
Giancarlo Pedote in the Vendée Globe update
It's like being in the doldrums from 25 degrees south!
Currently approaching the equator, Giancarlo Pedote, the skipper of Prysmian competing in the Vendée Globe, is preparing to bid farewell to the southern hemisphere and start tackling the final phase of his singlehanded round the world.
by L'IMOCA Prysmian
Posted 21 Jan 10:32 GMT
B14 - the inclusive skiff
B14 - the inclusive skiff
Age, weight and gender do not matter
Reporting from Sydney after the 2025 world championships, our reporter 'down-under' has pulled together some stats that shine a light on the inclusivity of this great class.
by Ryan Gerrish
Posted 21 Jan 09:38 GMT
Vendée Globe Tuesday 21st January Update
Vendée Globe Tuesday 21st January Update
Sam Goodchild Begins Mainsail Repair
Sam Goodchild has begun the messy job of gluing together his mainsail, which is currently in two parts, as he races to get back up to speed. We get an update from him, then Conrad Colman goes for a swim to check the underside of his IMOCA yacht.
by Mark Jardine
Posted 21 Jan 09:18 GMT
SB20 Worlds in Singapore Day 1
SB20 Worlds in Singapore Day 1
55 crews from across the globe battling it out
The SB20 World Championship 2025 kicked off at the stunning ONE degrees15 Marina in Singapore, with 55 crews from across the globe battling it out on the tricky waters. The first day of racing featured four intense races.
by Anna Zyk
Posted 21 Jan 08:57 GMT
UK Europe class launch exciting 2025 calendar
UK Europe class launch exciting 2025 calendar
Plus hosting an international event in UK waters for the first time in two decades
The UK Europe Class Association is pleased to announce its 2025 racing calendar, packed with exciting events across some of the UK's premier sailing venues.
by Ben Harris / UK Europe Class Association
Posted 21 Jan 08:39 GMT
Kieler Woche premiere in the Sailing Grand Slam
Kieler Woche premiere in the Sailing Grand Slam
10 Olympic classes, 12 international classes, ILCA 6 Men's Worlds and more
This year, Kieler Woche will be dominated by the Sailing Grand Slam, the new joint platform for the five most prestigious sailing regattas in the world.
by Kiel Week
Posted 21 Jan 07:37 GMT
Groundbreaking first GWA Indoor World Cup
Groundbreaking first GWA Indoor World Cup
The world's best riders wowed the crowds around the XXL pool at boot Düsseldorf
Gerard and Suardiaz fêted as they take wins at groundbreaking indoor world cup during boot Düsseldorf show.
by GWA Wingfoil World Tour
Posted 21 Jan 05:24 GMT
Vendée Globe - Day 72: A swim in the Altantic
Vendée Globe - Day 72: A swim in the Altantic
The Crazy Kiwi Conrad Colman is pulling in the margin on the two leading daggerboarders
The Crazy Kiwi Conrad Colman is pulling in the margin on the two daggerboarders ahead of him, and is up to 21st overall.
by Richard Gladwell, Sail-World NZ
Posted 21 Jan 00:53 GMT
Dart 15 Winter TT at Draycote Water
Dart 15 Winter TT at Draycote Water
Quest for the Red-throated Diver
As a weather dependant sport the winter TT at Draycote was rescheduled from Jan 11th to Jan 18th in anticipation of better visibility and the essential component of all sailing events, wind.
by Jenny Ball
Posted 20 Jan 21:47 GMT
Vendée Globe update: Adapting to broken dreams
Vendée Globe update: Adapting to broken dreams
It is a bitter blow for Sam Goodchild who had sailed an immaculately managed race
British skipper Sam Goodchild had his best chances of finishing in fourth place ripped from his grasp in a few seconds when his IMOCA made a pair of involuntary gybes on a wave which ripped his mainsail from front to back at the level of the third reef.
by Vendée Globe media
Posted 20 Jan 21:40 GMT
Entry open as Finn Gold Cup returns to Cascais
Entry open as Finn Gold Cup returns to Cascais
Silver Cup is for the first time ever being held for U29 sailors
For the third time in its long history the Finn Gold Cup will return this year to the iconic venue of Cascais, in Portugal. Entry has officially opened with the Notice of Race published on the event website.
by Robert Deaves
Posted 20 Jan 21:39 GMT
Record entries for International WASZP Games
Record entries for International WASZP Games
190 entries in 24 hours for event in Weymouth, UK this July
The International WASZP Games, set to take place in the world-renowned sailing venue of Weymouth and Portland National Sailing Academy, has reached an incredible milestone with 190 entries recorded within the first 24 hours of registration.
by WASZP Class
Posted 20 Jan 20:48 GMT
Teenagers shunt vintage Punt to Gallop victory
Teenagers shunt vintage Punt to Gallop victory
Seldén Sailjuice Winter Series event won by Edward Clifford and Alex Standley
Two 18-year-olds, Edward Clifford and Alex Standley, sailed their 66-year-old Norfolk Punt to victory at a very light-airs Magic Marine King George Gallop last Saturday. This is one of the youngest teams combined with the oldest boat.
by Andy Rice
Posted 20 Jan 19:14 GMT
Medway RC Laser Club Winter Series week 3
Medway RC Laser Club Winter Series week 3
Light and shifty at Barton's Point Coastal Park
For today's racing the wind was very much in the lower numbers. The forecast was for 5 knots and direction SE. No question on rig size - the biggest A rig.
by Jamie Blair
Posted 20 Jan 18:46 GMT
Crew of Lucky interviewed after breaking record
Crew of Lucky interviewed after breaking record
RORC Transatlantic Race crew jubilant in Grenada
Bryon Ehrhart's Juan K Maxi 88 Lucky (USA) crossed the finish line outside Camper & Nicholsons Port Louis Marina, Grenada on Monday 20th January 2025 at 09:19:41 UTC.
by Louay Habib / RORC
Posted 20 Jan 17:15 GMT
Dinghy Cruising Association to mark 70th birthday
Dinghy Cruising Association to mark 70th birthday
Boats, talk and cake at the RYA Dinghy & Watersports Show
The Dinghy Cruising Association is marking its 70th birthday at the RYA Dinghy & Watersports Show as membership hits a new record.
by Joe Murphy
Posted 20 Jan 16:06 GMT
Sam Goodchild tears his mainsail
Sam Goodchild tears his mainsail
Exploded during an untimely gybe in the Vendée Globe
Sam Goodchild, the British skipper of the yacht VULNERABLE, informed his technical team shortly before 1pm that his mainsail had torn. It literally exploded during an untimely gybe under autopilot.
by Agence TB Press
Posted 20 Jan 14:59 GMT
Zhik celebrates Yoann Richomme
Zhik is thrilled to back French skipper Yoann Richomme, whose stunning performance in the 2024 Vendée Globe earned him a record-breaking second-place finish. Richomme's remarkable achievement showcases his exceptional skill.
So much more than records and statistics
The way the Vendée Globe record was demolished was astounding. Armel Le Cléac'h's mark of 74 days, 3 hours, 36 minutes had stood for eight years, with the 2020-21 winner of the race, Yannick Bestaven, taking just over 6 days longer to complete the course.
The new season begins at Sailingfast!
Duncan and Emma at Sailingfast have started 2025 in the same way as they finished 2024, supporting sailors up and down the country to ensure they spend more time on the water.
XR 41 World Premiere at boot Düsseldorf 2025
The XR 41 is one of the most exciting race yachts for 2025, and we were at the World Premiere on Saturday 18th January at boot Düsseldorf.
Understanding the threat of Orcas when sailing
If you are planning on crossing the Bay of Biscay, or cruising off the Iberian coast this year, Haven Knox-Johnston's upcoming free webinar, "Understanding the threat of Orcas when sailing" is not to be missed.
Safety first (like DRRR)
Safety first was definitely the first rule of the sea, as explained to me when I was young. You know, one hand for you, one hand for the boat, and so forth. Nothing has changed, but what of the regulations surrounding it all?
RS Sailing at boot Düsseldorf
This year's exhibition marks a significant milestone for RS Sailing, highlighting the brand's continued growth, commitment to the sailing community, and three decades of innovation in the sport.
Oldest videos from the London Boat Show
Do you remember the early days of the London Boat Show, when it was at Olympia or Earl's Court each January? As that time of year rolls around again, we can take a look into our video archive and round-up the earliest newsreels that covered the event.
Barton Marine Exhibiting at boot Düsseldorf 2025
Barton Marine's extensive range of deck hardware can be found at the 2025 Dusseldorf Boat Show with German distributor Lindemann in Hall 10, on stand C76.
Flying start to 2025
Happy New Year to you all! The beginning of 2025 is an embarrassment of riches for sailing fans, with a cornucopia of events to follow, ranging from offshore yachts around the world to traditional dinghies.
Introducing new RYA partner Bupa
The Royal Yachting Association (RYA) has partnered with Insured Health and Bupa, coming on board as its Official Health Insurance partner.
Olympic sailing videos part 2
As 2024 draws to a close, we decided to look back on this Olympic year with a summary of all the oldest Olympic sailing videos we could find, from the analogue era before the year 2000. Here we cover the Seventies through to the Nineties.
Henri-Lloyd M-Pro 3.0 now in Winter Sale
Get the edge with the Henri-Lloyd M-Pro 3.0, now available in the Winter Sale. Engineered to win, this gear is 100% waterproof and highly breathable, delivering ultimate performance.
Olympic sailing videos part 1
As 2024 draws to a close, we decided to look back on this Olympic year with a summary of all the oldest Olympic sailing videos we could find, from the analogue era before the year 2000. We start with the Twenties and go through to the Sixties.
Vaikobi luggage, backpacks and dry bags
You won't believe how much gear you can fit into our original paddle travel bag. The super tough PU wheels and padded compartments will follow you around the world and back.
Publicise your open event to thousands of readers
As Winter draws to a close, the beauty sleep of event coordinators everywhere becomes more and more disturbed. For fixtures lists will soon be published on club and class websites up and down the country.