HRH The Princess Royal new Cape Horners Patron HRH The Princess Royal new Cape Horners Patron The Princess, a life-long sailor, follows in her late father's footsteps The International Association of Cape Horners (IACH) is pleased to announce that Her Royal Highness The Princess Royal, Princess Anne, has agreed to become its new Patron. by Barry Pickthall for IACH Posted 18 Mar 18:34 GMT Tributes paid to World Sailing VP Line Markert Tributes paid to World Sailing VP Line Markert World Sailing is deeply shocked and saddened to report the death of Line Markert World Sailing is deeply shocked and saddened to report the death of Line Markert, World Sailing Vice President and our fellow sailor. by World Sailing Posted 18 Mar 18:05 GMT Musto Skiff 2024 Class Survey Results Musto Skiff 2024 Class Survey Results Event locations, speedpucks, boat experience, training weekends, and event circuit questions This year's survey included questions on desired World Championship locations, a class member vote on permitting speedpucks in organised events, and questions on the boat experience, training weekends, and event circuits. by International Musto Skiff Class Association Posted 18 Mar 17:48 GMT Gill Optimist Spring Championships at Royal Torbay Gill Optimist Spring Championships at Royal Torbay A bright start to the season The Gill UK Optimist Class Spring Championships, organised by the International Optimist Class Association (IOCA) UK, took place on March 15-16 at the prestigious Royal Torbay Yacht Club in Torquay, Devon. by IOCA UK Posted 18 Mar 17:36 GMT Merlin Rocket Allen South East Series at Burnham Merlin Rocket Allen South East Series at Burnham An opportunity to have 3 races that weren't sausage/triangle/sausage The Merlin Rocket fleet were welcomed at the Royal Corinthian Yacht Club in Burnham for the Allen South East Series 2025 by barista coffee, pastries and the opportunity to have three races that weren't sausage/triangle/sausage courses. by Tre Jacobs Posted 18 Mar 17:06 GMT Trending Now, This Month's Most Wanted at P&B Trending Now, This Month's Most Wanted at P&B Kit sailors can't get enough of this season When the best sailors choose the same gear, it's worth paying attention. These top performers have been flying off our shelves for the past 30 days – is it time to upgrade your kit? by P&B Posted 18 Mar 16:00 GMT RORC Easter Challenge - Kick start your season RORC Easter Challenge - Kick start your season Complimentary coaching is available to all competitors Organised by the Royal Ocean Racing Club, the RORC Easter Challenge is an open event raced in the Solent and hosted by the RORC Cowes Clubhouse. by RORC Posted 18 Mar 14:48 GMT Nazca's Leave-no-trace Fastnet Campaign Nazca's Leave-no-trace Fastnet Campaign Competing in the Rolex Fastnet Race without any fossil fuels onboard Amongst the Rolex Fastnet Race fleet on the start line this coming July, there will be an entry with a difference, one quietly trying to change the world. by Bee Woodland Posted 18 Mar 13:54 GMT A new venue will reinforce the Sofia structure A new venue will reinforce the Sofia structure One more piece to its extensive logistical puzzle at the 54 Trofeo S.A.R. Princesa Sofia Mallorca Two of the ten Olympic classes that will compete for the 54th edition of the Trofeo Princesa Sofia Mallorca by FERGUS Hotels will have Es Portixol as their base of operations, which debuts as the new venue for the Mallorcan Olympic sailing classic. by Trofeo S.A.R. Princesa Sofía Posted 18 Mar 13:46 GMT RS300 Rooster National Tour to Bowmoor RS300 Rooster National Tour to Bowmoor Caribbean vibe and crystalline blue waters welcomed a strong fleet of 17 Bowmoor with its Caribbean vibe and crystalline blue waters welcomed a strong fleet of 17 RS300 sailors over the weekend. The ever smiling and welcoming team Bowmoor had it all covered. by Luke South Posted 18 Mar 13:43 GMT RYA influences MCA's changes to regulations RYA influences MCA's changes to regulations Interview with Niall McLeod to see how Sport and Pleasure Code of Practice affects us The RYA have been working closely with the the government to make sure that new regulations for leisure vessels are not too restrictive. It seems that any group which operates a "coded" vessel should be thankful. by Magnus Smith Posted 18 Mar 12:00 GMT Sign up now for the first Fireball events of 2025 Sign up now for the first Fireball events of 2025 Class training, Spring Championships and even look ahead to the Nationals The Fireball Class have organised a training day with the renowned Adam Bowers, the day before the first event of the season on 11th April, 2025, at Draycote Water Sailing Club, near Rugby. by Richard Botting Posted 18 Mar 11:37 GMT 2025 Kicks Off with ILCA Success for GP Watercraft 2025 Kicks Off with ILCA Success for GP Watercraft The training schedule has been as busy as ever GP Watercraft, the performance coaching company led by Shaun Priestley, has had a brilliant start to 2025 with ILCA sailors both internationally and in the UK. by GP Watercraft Posted 18 Mar 10:30 GMT Emsworth Slipper Finn Open Emsworth Slipper Finn Open These conditions were ideal for blowing away any winter rustiness Emsworth Slipper offered up another awesome day of sailing on 15th March. Again the event was shared with a very competitive D-Zero fleet. Visitors arrived from various parts of the UK and some of the HISC Finn fleet sailed up for the day. by Richard Sharp Posted 18 Mar 10:21 GMT See Wescom Group's sMRT V300 at Irish Skipper Expo See Wescom Group's sMRT V300 at Irish Skipper Expo The compact Man Overboard Beacon that combines AIS, DSC, 121.5MHz and GNSS technology Wescom Group will be showcasing the sMRT V300 Class M Man Overboard device at Irish Skipper Expo on 21-22 March at UL Sport Arena, Limerick. by Wescom Group Posted 18 Mar 09:00 GMT 3rd Cascais Dragon Winter Series 3rd Cascais Dragon Winter Series Saturn wins the Portuguese Dragon Nationals The 3rd Cascais Dragon Winter Series, started on Friday March 14th with strong winds and wind shifts. Eighteen Dragon class boats competed in six amazing races, overcoming all odds in a fierce competition. by Clube Naval de Cascais Posted 18 Mar 06:30 GMT Medals aplenty in Cadiz Medals aplenty in Cadiz British Sailing Team picked up silverware at the second round of the iQFOiL Games There was a flurry of medals for the British Sailing Team this weekend in the build-up to the Princess Sofia Trophy regatta, the historic season opener. by British Sailing Team Posted 17 Mar 21:17 GMT Supernovas at Cotswold Supernovas at Cotswold It was an 'eyes out of the boat' sort of day 25 entries including 11 visitors were greeted with sunny spells but a cold easterly wind which at Cotswold means big wind shifts, so the race officer Steve Crocker did a great job of setting a nice course with two beats and a variety of runs and reaches. by Cliff Milliner Posted 17 Mar 19:43 GMT K1s at Barnt Green K1s at Barnt Green The season opener for the class had idyllic conditions The season opener for the K1 class was held on Saturday 15th March at Barnt Green SC. The idyllic conditions and warm welcome attracted boats from as far afield as North Wales and Netley on the South Coast. by Hilary King Posted 17 Mar 19:30 GMT No more excuses No more excuses 2025 is all about the club sailors, the weekend warriors, the open meeting stalwarts I was wondering if things were going to slow down in sailing after the huge events of 2024, namely the Olympics, America's Cup and Vendée Globe but, if anything, they've speeded up. by Mark Jardine Posted 17 Mar 18:00 GMT Salcombe YC Spring Series race 2 Salcombe YC Spring Series race 2 A brisk 10-15 knot north-easterly, paired with plenty of blue sky and sunshine A brisk 10-15 knot north-easterly, paired with plenty of blue sky and sunshine, set the stage for Race 2 of the Spring Series. Launching once again at low tide turned into a muddy affair. by John Burn & David Greening Posted 17 Mar 17:35 GMT Rooster 2025 Event Line-up: Supporting the Action! Rooster 2025 Event Line-up: Supporting the Action! Ssupporting the sailing community is at the heart of what Rooster do At Rooster, supporting the sailing community is at the heart of what we do. In 2025, we're proud to be backing a fantastic line-up of events - helping them not only take place but also thrive. by Rooster Posted 17 Mar 16:30 GMT From Abandoned to Ambition From Abandoned to Ambition ABC Lives Project Sends Second Container of Donated Boats to St Vincent & the Grenadines Following the success of the 2023 donated boats container, led by Tony Bishop at Queen Mary Sailing Club (QMSC), the St Vincent & the Grenadines Sailing Association (SVGSA) has taken a significant step forward. by Jenny Trumble Posted 17 Mar 15:59 GMT Gill Xtremity 420 Inland Championships Gill Xtremity 420 Inland Championships Talent shines at Rutland Rutland Water played host to the highly anticipated GBR 420 Class Inland Championships this past weekend, where the UK's most promising youth sailing talents converged for two days of tactical racing and fierce competition. by Ralph Cawthorne & Harry George Posted 17 Mar 14:49 GMT Registrations open for Maxi Yacht Rolex Cup 2025 Registrations open for Maxi Yacht Rolex Cup 2025 The 35th edition of the event promises top-level competition The event is organised by the Yacht Club Costa Smeralda in collaboration with the International Maxi Association (IMA), and with the support of title sponsor Rolex. by Yacht Club Costa Smeralda Posted 17 Mar 14:27 GMT Want to be better than last season? Want to be better than last season? Cyclops Marine will help you make a plan to move up the fleet It's shaping up to be a big year. Maybe you're not aiming to win the 100th Fastnet or the Admiral's Cup, but whatever your goal, it should be doing a little better than last year. by Cyclops Marine Posted 17 Mar 12:00 GMT Topham Cup for 36R Vane boats at Fleetwood Topham Cup for 36R Vane boats at Fleetwood Extra wind forced a few of the skippers into downsizing their rigs as the day went on We had eight Skippers for our first Vane sailing event of the year. Not too bad as the number seems to be increasing each year now and with a couple of the regulars away from a possible double digit number. for the small 36Rs. by Tony Wilson Posted 17 Mar 10:24 GMT NorthStar SailGP Team Victorious NorthStar SailGP Team Victorious At the Rolex Los Angeles Sail Grand Prix The NorthStar SailGP Team delivered a commanding performance at the Rolex Los Angeles Sail Grand Prix, securing a historic win in front of packed grandstands. This victory marks a defining moment for the Canadian team as they continue their rise. by NorthStar SailGP Team Posted 17 Mar 06:38 GMT Emirates GBR misses out on Final by one point Emirates GBR misses out on Final by one point At the Rolex Los Angeles Sail Grand Prix The Emirates Great Britain SailGP Team has missed out on its first final of the 2025 Season by just one point, despite winning two of the three fleet races on Race Day 2 of the Rolex Los Angeles Sail Grand Prix. by Emirates GBR SailGP Team Posted 17 Mar 06:30 GMT Canada claims first season win Canada claims first season win At Rolex Los Angeles Sail Grand Prix Northstar Canada claimed their inaugural win of the 2025 Season - the first for the team since March 2023 (Season 3) and the first with double Olympic gold medalist Giles Scott as driver. by SailGP Posted 17 Mar 00:50 GMT Switzerland takes Foiling Week Pensacola title Switzerland takes Foiling Week Pensacola title Micha de Wreck clinched the win as four nations battled on the final day The 2025 WASZP North American Championships at Foiling Week Pensacola delivered high-octane action and showcased the class's growing popularity, with over 40 WASZP sailors from seven countries taking to the waters of Pensacola Bay. by Marc Ablett Posted 17 Mar 00:08 GMT SailGP: Stellar Finals win for Northstar Canada SailGP: Stellar Finals win for Northstar Canada Northstar Canada team turned in a superlative performance to win the Rolex Los Angeles SailGP The regrouped Northstar Canada team turned in a superlative performance in the Final Day of Rolex Los Angeles SailGP, to score a big win - their first under Giles Scott (GBR) as skipper - and their first in two years. by Richard Gladwell - Sail-World.com/nz Posted 16 Mar 22:50 GMT Chichester Snowflake Series day 4 Chichester Snowflake Series day 4 Ideal yet brisk winter sailing conditions for the series finale The Chichester Yacht Club Snowflake Race 7 & 8 took place under ideal yet brisk winter sailing conditions. A fresh north-easterly breeze of 10 to 18 knots swept across the water, bringing with it a biting chill. by Mark Green Posted 16 Mar 19:39 GMT Cadet Winter Training at Fishers Green Cadet Winter Training at Fishers Green No mistaking the energy, enthusiasm and commitment from this year's cohort They say 'once a Cadet, always a Cadet', and we were fortunate to have several generations of cadets at this year's 2025 Cadet Winter training event hosted by Fishers Green SC. by Angie Meyer Posted 16 Mar 19:34 GMT Bembridge Illusion Spring Plate 2025 Bembridge Illusion Spring Plate 2025 Could Mark Downer win the trophy for the 15th time? As evident from its name, the 'Spring Plate' celebrates the arrival of Spring! First raced for in 1996, the big question was whether fourteen time winner Mark Downer, was going to win for the fifteenth time! by Mike Samuelson Posted 16 Mar 19:29 GMT Medway RC Laser Club Winter Series week 8 Medway RC Laser Club Winter Series week 8 Gusty and shifty with a Sail GP type course With wind from the N- NE and 14 - 20kts providing a drag race to the first mark before the long run to a leeward mark, a sausage leg and a reach to the finish. by Jamie Blair Posted 16 Mar 19:20 GMT The oldest video footage of sailing in Ireland The oldest video footage of sailing in Ireland A look back into our video archive, from 1926 to 1980 As we prepare for St Patrick's Day tomorrow, let us direct our exploration of the video archive towards anything Irish. We have discovered several videos from Ireland, starting as early as the 1920s! by Magnus Smith Posted 16 Mar 18:00 GMT Winnings JJ Giltinan 18ft Skiff Championship Day 7 Winnings JJ Giltinan 18ft Skiff Championship Day 7 The Yandoo team of Tom Needham, Fang Warren and Lewis Brake wrap up the win The Yandoo team of Tom Needham, Fang Warren and Lewis Brake became the world 18 footer champions after scoring a brilliant victory in the Winnings 2025 JJ Giltinan 18ft Skiff Championship, which concluded on Sydney Harbour today. by Frank Quealey Posted 16 Mar 08:47 GMT Rolex Los Angeles Sail Grand Prix Start Analysis Rolex Los Angeles Sail Grand Prix Start Analysis Video looking at the different strategies and what positions paid off Mark Jardine, Managing Editor of Sail-World.com and YachtsandYachting.com, takes a look at the different strategies and what positions paid off, and also looks at Rockwool Team Denmark's collision with a leeward gate mark. by Mark Jardine Posted 16 Mar 08:32 GMT Emirates GBR in the hunt Emirates GBR in the hunt After day one of the Rolex Los Angeles Sail Grand Prix The Emirates GBR SailGP Team is in the hunt after the first day of the Rolex Los Angeles Sail Grand Prix. The British crew, driven by Olympic gold medallist Dylan Fletcher, sits in sixth place on the leaderboard heading in to race day two on Sunday. by Emirates GBR SailGP Team Posted 16 Mar 05:55 GMT Blistering Black Foils: New Zealand sits in first Blistering Black Foils: New Zealand sits in first After Day 1 of the Rolex Los Angeles Sail Grand Prix New Zealand sits first on the event leaderboard with 31 points, winning two of four fleet races on the opening day of the Rolex Los Angeles Sail Grand Prix. Northstar Canada and Australia are close behind with 28 points and 27 points, respectively. by SailGP Posted 16 Mar 01:52 GMT SailGP: BlackFoils lead after Day 1 of Los Angeles SailGP: BlackFoils lead after Day 1 of Los Angeles The New Zealand Blackfoils team top the leaderboard after four races were sailed on Day 1 of SailGP The New Zealand Blackfoils team top the leaderboard after four races were sailed on Day 1 of SailGP Los Angeles. Northstar Canada helmed by double Olympic Gold medalist, Giles Scott (GBR) is second overall. by Richard Gladwell/Sail-World.com/nz Posted 15 Mar 23:51 GMT 2025 GWA Wingfoil Wave World Titles in Cape Verde 2025 GWA Wingfoil Wave World Titles in Cape Verde Suardiaz and Berzolla claim the titles after nine days of competition The GWA Wingfoil World Cup Cape Verde 2025 commenced at the renowned Ponta Preta break, marking the start of an exhilarating nine-day event featuring world-class wingfoiling action. by Gemma Hamaini Posted 15 Mar 16:56 GMT DF95 Winter Series event 8 at East Kent RSC DF95 Winter Series event 8 at East Kent RSC A 14 knot northerly and sunshine allowed 15 races at the Isle of Sheppey A 14 knot northerly and sunshine allowed 15 races in 8-11 degrees at the Isle of Sheppey's country park lake venue on 13th March before easing back to become light and shifty. by Peter Jackson Posted 15 Mar 16:05 GMT Solo Winter Championship at Rutland Water Solo Winter Championship at Rutland Water Near perfect conditions for the fleet The Solo fleet returned to lovely Rutland Water for the first time in a few years and were delighted to find near perfect conditions for our Winter championship and first North Sails Super Series event of 2025. by Mike Sims, Ian Walters & Guy Mayger Posted 15 Mar 13:59 GMT Winnings JJ Giltinan 18ft Skiff Championship Day 6 Winnings JJ Giltinan 18ft Skiff Championship Day 6 Yandoo in pole position going into Sunday's final race The Yandoo team of Tom Needham, Fang Warren and Lewis Brake went into today's Race 8 on Sydney Harbour with a two points lead over Finport Finance, its closest challenger to retaining the coveted title. by Frank Quealey Posted 15 Mar 09:20 GMT Emirates GBR SailGP Team aim to defend top spot Emirates GBR SailGP Team aim to defend top spot At back-to-back US events The Emirates Great Britain SailGP Team is preparing to defend its top spot on the championship leaderboard at the fourth event of the 2025 Season, the Rolex Los Angeles Sail Grand Prix. by Emirates GBR SailGP Team Posted 15 Mar 06:22 GMT Rolex Los Angeles Sail Grand Prix begins tomorrow Rolex Los Angeles Sail Grand Prix begins tomorrow A 12-nation fleet competing for the very first time The most exciting racing on water returns to Los Angeles tomorrow, with a 12-nation fleet competing for the very first time. by SailGP Posted 15 Mar 00:55 GMT