Chichester Yacht Club Snowflake Series Preview Chichester Yacht Club Snowflake Series Preview First racing set for Sunday 2nd February Time to pull on your thermals and join us for the annual Chichester Yacht Club Snowflake Series. We are looking forward to seeing familiar and new faces for the highlight of our winter racing season. by Mark Green Posted 18 Jan 11:48 GMT XR 41 World Premiere at boot Düsseldorf 2025 XR 41 World Premiere at boot Düsseldorf 2025 X-Yachts CEO Kræn B. Nielsen presides over the big reveal 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. by Mark Jardine Posted 18 Jan 10:50 GMT Emirates GBR second overall after day 1 Emirates GBR second overall after day 1 Fourth race added to schedule at ITM New Zealand Sail Grand Prix The Emirates Great Britain SailGP Team delivered a solid performance on the waters of Waitemata Harbour in the opening races of the ITM New Zealand Sail Grand Prix, Auckland, leaving them in second place heading into Race Day 2. by Emirates GBR SailGP Team Posted 18 Jan 10:33 GMT RS Sailing at boot Düsseldorf RS Sailing at boot Düsseldorf What's On The Stand? 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. by RS Marine Group Posted 18 Jan 09:00 GMT Australia dominates opening day of SailGP Auckland Australia dominates opening day of SailGP Auckland Aussies atop the leaderboard and arch rival NZL in fourth place after Day One The Australian's have secured pole position in the leaderboard following the opening day of the ITM New Zealand Sail Grand Prix in Auckland, with their APAC rivals New Zealand finishing in fourth place. by Australia SailGP Team Posted 18 Jan 08:41 GMT World Champions and Star Sailors Set to Shine World Champions and Star Sailors Set to Shine At the 45th St. Maarten Heineken Regatta The 45th St. Maarten Heineken Regatta is shaping up to be an unmissable event, showcasing a world-class fleet of boats and sailors. The diversity and caliber of the registered entries are setting the stage for thrilling competition. by St. Maarten Heineken Regatta Posted 18 Jan 07:41 GMT Vendée Globe Saturday 18th January Update Vendée Globe Saturday 18th January Update What is it with J2's in this edition of the race? The J2 seems to have been a weak point on the IMOCA yachts during this edition of the Vendée Globe, and Jean Le Cam is the latest skipper to have to make repairs to this vital part of his rig after his J2 cable snapped. by Mark Jardine Posted 18 Jan 06:55 GMT Tenzor International Cup Stage 2 day 1 Tenzor International Cup Stage 2 day 1 The race management team did a good job by completing three races The second leg of Tenzor International Cup started brightly with the opening ceremony, skippers briefing and first races. Due to unstable wind and significant shifts the race management team (RC) did a good job by completing three races. by Burak Zengin Posted 17 Jan 20:19 GMT Clarisse Crémer in the Vendée Globe week 10 Clarisse Crémer in the Vendée Globe week 10 The skipper of L'Occitane en Provence intends to play every card in her possession Back in the northern hemisphere since Wednesday, January 15, when she crossed the equator "back" at 07h21'16'' UTC, Clarisse Crémer is finally benefiting from steadier winds, enabling her to continue to lengthen her stride towards Les Sables d'Olonne. by L'Occitane Sailing Team Posted 17 Jan 17:43 GMT Sébastien Simon completes podium Sébastien Simon completes podium The 34-year-old skipper was ecstatic to finish the course and do so on the podium The podium in the 10th edition of the Vendée Globe solo round-the-world race was completed in the early hours of today, when the French sailor Sébastien Simon returned to his home port of Les Sables d'Olonne. by Ed Gorman / IMOCA Globe Series Posted 17 Jan 17:31 GMT DF95 Winter Series event 2 at East Kent RSC DF95 Winter Series event 2 at East Kent RSC Light airs at Barton's Point Country Park, Isle of Sheppey Event 2 of East Kent's 2025 series was held in light airs under sullen skies. Mike Brand was quick out of the box declaring his intent with three easy wins in a row stretching away on boat speed from Peter Jackson (twice) then Robert Owens. by Peter Jackson Posted 17 Jan 17:09 GMT RS600 Rooster National Tour 2025 Dates Are Live RS600 Rooster National Tour 2025 Dates Are Live Tweaked to be more accommodating for those with already busy calendars After a stellar year for the class, 2025 is looking to be more of the same but with a few changes to make it even better. After a busy calendar last year, we wanted to make a few tweaks to make this year more accommodating for those with busy calendars. by Will Russell Posted 17 Jan 15:58 GMT George Barker set for Keelboat Endeavour Trophy George Barker set for Keelboat Endeavour Trophy The 2024 K6 National Champion will represent the class at the event in March 2024 K6 National Champion, George Barker, will be representing the Class in this year's prestigious Keelboat Endeavour Trophy. This annual trophy, hosted by Royal Corinthian YC, will be held on 22nd and 23rd March. by John Tabor Posted 17 Jan 15:50 GMT Sébastien Simon 3rd in the Vendée Globe Sébastien Simon 3rd in the Vendée Globe The first Les Sables d'Olonne skipper to finish on podium in race history "The welcome was extraordinary, despite the freezing cold. It was an incredible moment, and I will retain such unforgettable memories of it. Everything went by so quickly that I feel like I left yesterday." by Vendée Globe media Posted 17 Jan 15:44 GMT Three epic performances fill Vendée Globe podium Three epic performances fill Vendée Globe podium Charlie Dalin set a new Vendée Globe record with his win after a 'perfect' race Charlie Dalin slipped across the finishing line of the 10th Vendée Globe on board his MACIF Santé Prévoyance, completing an epic journey and putting the final touch on a phenomenal sporting achievement. by The Ocean Race Posted 17 Jan 14:28 GMT Entries open for Cowes Week Entries open for Cowes Week 199th edition of the world's biggest annual keelboat regatta Cowes Week Ltd is delighted to announce that entries for the 2025 Regatta are now open. by Cowes Week Posted 17 Jan 13:31 GMT New signings and new T-Foils for Emirates GBR New signings and new T-Foils for Emirates GBR Ahead of this weekend's ITM New Zealand Sail Grand Prix The Emirates Great Britain SailGP Team has unveiled its new signings and new T-Foils ahead of the ITM New Zealand Sail Grand Prix in Auckland this weekend. It is the first time SailGP has held an event in New Zealand's largest city. by Emirates GBR SailGP Team Posted 17 Jan 13:15 GMT Rolex SailGP Championship will debut this weekend Rolex SailGP Championship will debut this weekend Eleven teams will get to grips with the newest technology, titanium T-Foils The Rolex SailGP Championship will debut in front of its largest ticketed crowd this weekend, as the ITM New Zealand Sail Grand Prix touches down in Auckland. by SailGP Posted 17 Jan 10:01 GMT Vendée Globe Friday 17th January Update Vendée Globe Friday 17th January Update Séb Simon completes Vendée Globe podium French skipper Sébastien Simon crossed the Vendée Globe finish line in third place at 00:27 UTC on Friday January 17, after 67 days, 12 hours and 25 minutes of racing, finishing 2 days and 17 hours behind the overall winner. by Mark Jardine Posted 17 Jan 07:57 GMT 2025 ORC VPP and Rules now available 2025 ORC VPP and Rules now available New innovations in certificates, scoring and the ORC VPP After a year of input and development to the class rules and the VPP, and several weeks after their approval at the ORC Annual General Meeting in November, the ORC announces its 2025 rules and software are ready for the global sailboat racing community. by Offshore Racing Congress Posted 17 Jan 05:55 GMT Sébastien Simon, 3rd in the 2024 Vendée Globe Sébastien Simon, 3rd in the 2024 Vendée Globe The first time a sailor from Les Sables d'Olonne has finished on the podium French skipper Sébastien Simon crossed the Vendée Globe finish line in third place* at 00h27 (UTC) on Friday January 17, after 67 days, 12 hours and 25 minutes of racing, finishing 2 days and 17 hours behind the overall winner. by Vendée Globe media Posted 17 Jan 04:15 GMT Merlin Rocket Class Training is back for 2025 Merlin Rocket Class Training is back for 2025 Something for everyone, this March in Hayling The Merlin Rocket class is running training on the 1st and 2nd March at Hayling Island Sailing Club. Open to all Merlin Rocket Owners' Association members, it is a great start to the season. by Megan Pascoe Posted 16 Jan 19:53 GMT RS Tera South West Squad Training at Paignton RS Tera South West Squad Training at Paignton The club hosted a great event, making everybody feel so welcome Conditions were chilly but otherwise excellent for the South West Tera Squad's fourth session of Winter Training on Saturday. A strong turn out of around 20 enjoyed clear skies and winds gusting 15 knots that produced some significant swell in Tor Bay. by Dave Mountain Posted 16 Jan 17:48 GMT Vendée Globe Thursday 16th January Update Vendée Globe Thursday 16th January Update Simon cruising in safe mode towards a Sablais podium While the Les Sables d'Olonne skipper Sébastien Simon is completing his final miles towards his home port to complete an emotional, important third place on the Vendée Globe, Germany's Boris Herrmann is facing a whole new level of challenge. by Vendée Globe media Posted 16 Jan 16:57 GMT Nico Lunven in the Vendée Globe Update Nico Lunven in the Vendée Globe Update Giving it his all, Nicolas Lunven's mantra aboard Holcim-PRB Holcim-PRB continues its progress towards Les Sables d'Olonne. The blue and green monohull still has about a week of racing left before entering the legendary channel of Les Sables d'Olonne. by Team HOLCIM - PRB Posted 16 Jan 16:03 GMT 2025 RORC Transatlantic Race day 5 2025 RORC Transatlantic Race day 5 Speed, strategy, and sail survival Five days into the RORC Transatlantic Race, the fleet has left the comforts of everyday life far astern, trading routine for the raw reality of ocean racing. by Louay Habib / RORC Posted 16 Jan 15:59 GMT The Remarkable Success of The Chase Sailing Club The Remarkable Success of The Chase Sailing Club Experiencing a phenomenal year in 2024 The Chase Sailing Club has experienced a phenomenal year in 2024, cementing its reputation as one of the premier sailing clubs in the region. by Chris Anderson Posted 16 Jan 15:39 GMT Boris Herrmann reports broken port foil Boris Herrmann reports broken port foil Onboard Malizia - Seaexplorer in Vendée Globe Race This morning, on Thursday 16 January 2025, Team Malizia's skipper Boris Herrmann informed his team and race management about serious damage to the port foil of his Malizia - Seaexplorer racing yacht following a collision with an OANI. by Team Malizia Posted 16 Jan 15:37 GMT Barton Marine Exhibiting at boot Düsseldorf 2025 Barton Marine Exhibiting at boot Düsseldorf 2025 With German distributor Lindemann in Hall 10, on stand C76 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. by Barton Marine Posted 16 Jan 14:30 GMT YJA Awards 2024 Shortlists Announced YJA Awards 2024 Shortlists Announced For the YJA Yachtsman of the Year and YJA Young Sailor of the Year Awards The Yachting Journalists' Association (YJA) is delighted to unveil the 2024 YJA Yachtsman of the Year shortlists and Young Sailor of the Year awards. by Yachting Journalists' Association Posted 16 Jan 13:02 GMT Henri-Lloyd M-Pro 3.0 now in Winter Sale Henri-Lloyd M-Pro 3.0 now in Winter Sale 100% waterproof and highly breathable 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. by Henri-Lloyd Posted 16 Jan 12:00 GMT Gearing up for the King George Gallop Gearing up for the King George Gallop Seldén Sailjuice Winter Series looks set for light airs in North London The King George Gallop follows in quick succession from last weekend's GJW Direct Bloody Mary, as sailors continue to turn out in force for events in the Seldén Sailjuice Winter Series. by Andy Rice Posted 16 Jan 10:29 GMT Vendée Globe Thursday 16th January Update Vendée Globe Thursday 16th January Update Storms, Plum Seeds, Mazu and Ropes! Antoine Cornic has rounded Cape Horn, we have an update on Yoann Richomme after he finished in second place on PAPREC ARKÉA, then Sam Goodchild looks at the North Atlantic storm that the next group are going to have to navigate. by Mark Jardine Posted 16 Jan 08:23 GMT Vaikobi luggage, backpacks and dry bags Vaikobi luggage, backpacks and dry bags You won't believe how much gear you can fit into our original paddle travel bag 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. by Vaikobi Posted 16 Jan 06:33 GMT Rolex Fastnet Race entry records demolished again Rolex Fastnet Race entry records demolished again First yacht to successfully register was Frenchman Oscar Lenoel's Pogo 12.50 Cléobulle Entry to the Rolex Fastnet Race opened at 1000 UTC this morning and within just minutes staggering new records were set in terms of the speed with which boats registered and their quantity. by James Boyd / RORC Posted 15 Jan 21:42 GMT Introducing the new J/36 Introducing the new J/36 The evolution of the much-loved J/112E J/Composites and J/Boats are pleased to introduce the NEW J/36, the evolution of the much-loved J/112E, a design that's been winning hearts and silver around the world since launching in 2016. by J Composites Posted 15 Jan 17:26 GMT Cruising Association honours Kirsten Neuschäfer Cruising Association honours Kirsten Neuschäfer With The Duchess of Kent Trophy History-making sailor Kirsten Neuschäfer has been awarded the prestigious Duchess of Kent Trophy by the Cruising Association in recognition of her extraordinary victory in the 2022 Golden Globe Race and heroic rescue of fellow sailor Tapio Lehtinen. by The Cruising Association Posted 15 Jan 17:08 GMT Chicago to host Women's Match Racing Worlds Chicago to host Women's Match Racing Worlds The September event will feature up to 12 teams World Sailing is delighted to announce that the 2025 Women's Match Racing World Championship will be held at the Chicago Yacht Club's Belmont Station from 16-20 September 2025. by World Sailing Posted 15 Jan 15:47 GMT Ancasta Yachts Services partners with Flexiteek UK Ancasta Yachts Services partners with Flexiteek UK To become its synthetic decking installer on the South Coast for yachts 35-75ft Ancasta Yachts Services has partnered with Flexiteek International's UK distributor Advanced Marine Decking (Flexiteek UK) to become its synthetic decking installer on the South Coast for yachts 35-75ft. by Ancasta Posted 15 Jan 14:30 GMT Yoann Richomme reflects on his first Vendée Globe Yoann Richomme reflects on his first Vendée Globe "I want to continue to progress, to go forward and to have fun in what I'm doing." "It was fantastic, it was wonderful. This is a great moment and I was happy to have waited a little bit (before the finish), so that yesterday was Charlie's day and today is mine. by Vendée Globe media Posted 15 Jan 14:07 GMT "It feels like we left two days ago" "It feels like we left two days ago" Yoann Richomme completes a stunning sequence in the IMOCA class Tough, technically minded, competitive and consistent, the French skipper Yoann Richomme completed his first Vendée Globe this morning, finishing in a hugely impressive second place. by Ed Gorman / IMOCA Globe Series Posted 15 Jan 13:58 GMT Tenzor International Cup Stage 2 Preview Tenzor International Cup Stage 2 Preview Great battles expected in Türkiye The second Leg of Tenzor International Cup - J/70 Open Winter Series 2024-2025 will be started at Tenzor Sailing Club Türkiye on Thursday, 16th of January, with a 4 day racing programme. by Burak Zengin Posted 15 Jan 13:09 GMT SWYSA Youth Winter Training at Paignton SWYSA Youth Winter Training at Paignton Sessions across all fleets aim to be fun, friendly and inclusive Paignton Sailing Club hosted a fabulous weekend of South West Youth Sailing Academy (SWYSA) Winter Race Coaching over Sat 11th to Sun 12th Jan. Conditions were cold but clear, with a perfect 8-15 knots of winds. by David Mountain Posted 15 Jan 12:56 GMT Vendée Globe Wednesday 15th January Update Vendée Globe Wednesday 15th January Update Yoann Richomme finishes 2nd Yoann Richomme on PAPREC ARKÉA has finished the Vendée Globe this morning in second place, and winner Charlie Dalin was amongst the first to greet him ashore. by Mark Jardine Posted 15 Jan 10:38 GMT Yoann Richomme finishes 2nd in the Vendée Globe Yoann Richomme finishes 2nd in the Vendée Globe After a thrilling and long-running duel with winner Charlie Dalin After a thrilling and long-running duel with winner Charlie Dalin, the PAPREC ARKÉA skipper completed his first solo round the world race this morning at 0612 UTC, taking a superb second place after 65 days, 18 hours and 10 minutes at sea. by Vendée Globe media Posted 15 Jan 08:00 GMT "Today I am the happiest man in the world" "Today I am the happiest man in the world" Charlie Dalin on the Vendée Globe win Winner of the tenth edition of the Vendée Globe, Charlie Dalin has entered race legend. After 64 days at an electric pace the 40 year old Frenchman has his name on the trophy. by Vendée Globe media Posted 14 Jan 20:03 GMT Nico Lunven in the Vendée Globe Update Nico Lunven in the Vendée Globe Update Holcim-PRB Back in the Northern Hemisphere While the winner of this Vendée Globe, Charlie Dalin, stepped ashore this afternoon in Les Sables d'Olonne, the battle among the pursuers continues to rage. Nicolas Lunven crossed the equator yesterday and navigated through the Doldrums during the night. by Team HOLCIM - PRB Posted 14 Jan 17:01 GMT Panks sail to Bloody Mary glory Panks sail to Bloody Mary glory Using their light-airs skills to edge their Firefly to victory Jono and Freddie Pank used their light-airs skills to edge their Firefly to victory at last Saturday's GJW Direct 49th Bloody Mary. This is the most famous pursuit race in the UK dinghy racing scene. by Andy Rice Posted 14 Jan 16:54 GMT