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Foiling Frenzy at Fraglia Vela Malcesine
The Moth Worlds at Lake Garda are something else!
© Martina Orsini
Taittinger Royal Solent Yacht Club Regatta
A tricky Saturday for the fleet in brisk Western Solent conditions
© Tim Jeffreys Photography
Rolex TP52 Worlds in Cascais Overall
American Magic Quantum Racing win after breezy week
© Nico Martinez / 52 Super Series
Helly Hansen Merlin Rocket Week at Salcombe
Tom Gillard and Rachel Gray take the trophy
© Malcolm Mackley
Jazz Turner completes Project FEAR
Drama right to the end in her non-stop, solo, unassisted navigation of the British Isles
© Ingrid Abery / www.ingridabery.com
Foiling Sport Congress gathers global players
Foiling Sport Congress gathers global players
To shape the Future of Foiling
Last week, Malcesine hosted the first-ever Foiling Sport Congress — a by-invitation event organised to foster an in-depth discussion on the current state and future developments of foiling across all disciplines.
by Nicola Maggio
Posted 8 Jul 06:58 BST
Noble Marine Streaker Nationals Preview
Noble Marine Streaker Nationals Preview
One of the front runners has sent us his take on the runners and riders... anonymously!
Over 100 Streakers are on a pilgrimage to Rutland Water this week for the Noble Marine Streaker Golden Jubilee National Championship. One of the front runners has sent us his take on the runners and riders... anonymously!
by Anonymous Streaker Sailor
Posted 8 Jul 05:56 BST
2025 Swallow Nationals at Bembridge
2025 Swallow Nationals at Bembridge
18 teams sail from Itchenor to take part in the event
It was great to be able to welcome eighteen Swallows from Itchenor to Bembridge over the weekend for their 2025 National Championship. In fact there were a couple more entries but two boats remained at Itchenor because of the strong wind forecast.
by Mike Samuelson
Posted 8 Jul 05:41 BST
Miracle Southern Area Championship at Whitefriars
Miracle Southern Area Championship at Whitefriars
A weekend of close racing and varied weather
Eleven Miracles arrived at Whitefrairs Sailing Club for a weekend of close racing and varied weather, where they were joined by a fleet of 14 Mirrors.
by Andrew Robinson
Posted 8 Jul 05:27 BST
Vintage and Classic I14s at Blakeney
Vintage and Classic I14s at Blakeney
Competitors from Cornwall, Hertfordshire, Cambridgeshire, Derbyshire, Nottingham and Norfolk
Blakeney Sailing Club welcomed five Classic and two Vintage dinghies for the annual open. Such is the reputation of this prestigious event that it attracted competitors from Cornwall, Hertfordshire, Cambridgeshire, Derbyshire, Nottingham and Norfolk.
by Edward Allen
Posted 8 Jul 05:19 BST
OK Dinghy Europeans at Warnemünde day 2
OK Dinghy Europeans at Warnemünde day 2
Charlie Cumbley leads at the half-way stage
Britain's Charlie Cumbley holds a two-point lead at the half-way stage of the 2025 OK Dinghy European Championship in Warnemünde, Germany, after two more races were held on Monday.
by Robert Deaves
Posted 8 Jul 05:13 BST
Gran Canaria Gloria Windsurf World Cup Day 3
Gran Canaria Gloria Windsurf World Cup Day 3
The best female wave sailors in the world showcase their skills on the global stage
After the men had taken centre stage for the opening two days of the 2025 Gran Canaria Gloria Windsurf World Cup, today was the day for the best female wave sailors in the world to showcase their skills on the global stage.
by Chris Yates
Posted 8 Jul 05:11 BST
Phantoms at Hollingworth Lake
Phantoms at Hollingworth Lake
Third event in the Northern Series sailed alongside the Solos
Three visitors joined two boats from the home club for the Northern Series Phantom Open at Hollingworth Lake SC on Sunday 6th July. This was the third event in the Northern Series and was once again shared with the Solos for their Northern Championship.
by Andy Smith
Posted 8 Jul 05:07 BST
Transpac Onboard Episode 4
Transpac Onboard Episode 4
Anything Can Happen at Sea
All Transpac 2025 competitors are now at sea and actively racing to Hawaii. We take a look at the Pasha Live Race Tracker and talk about the significant wind hole confronting a contingent of competitors.
by Transpacific Yacht Club
Posted 8 Jul 04:06 BST
Stops & re-starts in first two legs of AEGEAN 600
Stops & re-starts in first two legs of AEGEAN 600
A tough first night and early morning spent fighting zephyrs getting through the Cyclades
After a beautiful breezy start yesterday, but a tough first night and early morning spent fighting zephyrs getting through the Cyclades, at the end of today's daylight the AEGEAN 600 fleet is back on the move.
by Hellenic Offshore Racing Club
Posted 7 Jul 21:30 BST
British Classic Week Day 1
British Classic Week Day 1
Northerly winds gusting 22 knots make for a brisk start
Day one at British Classic Week in Cowes saw fast-paced racing around the cans sponsored by Spirit Yachts for over 50 classic and modern classic yachts.
by Helen Porter
Posted 7 Jul 20:04 BST
International Moth Worlds Opening Ceremony
International Moth Worlds Opening Ceremony
137 sailors from 25 nations have gathered, featuring some of the biggest names in sailing
After weeks of preparation and an intense lead-up, the 2025 Moth World Championship is ready to get under way. Official racing begins tomorrow, 8 July, on the waters of Lake Garda, with the event hosted by Fraglia Vela Malcesine.
by Francesca Frazza
Posted 7 Jul 19:33 BST
Dell Quay Centenary Solo Open
Dell Quay Centenary Solo Open
The wind blew, the sun shone and the seals watched
The clouds cleared and the sun shone for Dell Quay's breezy Centenary National Solo Open on 28 June 2025. As the 25 boat fleet crossed the start line a curious seal took in the stunning sight from the windward mark.
by Peter Binning & Lawrence Kies
Posted 7 Jul 19:02 BST
iQFOiL Worlds a Aarhus day 2
iQFOiL Worlds a Aarhus day 2
No racing, but spirits stay high in Aarhus
Day 2 of the iQFOiL World Championship in Aarhus tested the patience of sailors, coaches, and the Race Committee alike, as the wind refused to settle across the bay.
by iQFOiL Communications
Posted 7 Jul 18:07 BST
Topper Irish Nationals at Lough Erne
Topper Irish Nationals at Lough Erne
Northern Irish sailors reign supreme
Sailors from Northern Ireland were in fantastic form as the Topper Irish National Championship came to Lough Erne Yacht Club in Fermanagh between the 4th and 6th of July.
by Peter Gilmore
Posted 7 Jul 17:59 BST
Curlew Cup at Bembridge
Curlew Cup at Bembridge
Redwings and One-Designs enjoy the Solent
After the arrival of 19 Swallows coming to Bembridge for their National Championships there were only three Redwings wanting to race on Friday evening; two One-Design helms came but felt there was too much wind.
by Mike Samuelson
Posted 7 Jul 17:47 BST
Foiling Frenzy at Fraglia Vela Malcesine
Foiling Frenzy at Fraglia Vela Malcesine
The Moth Worlds at Lake Garda are something else!
The Moth Worlds at Lake Garda are something else! Regardless of where sailors are in their careers, or the reputation they have, everyone wants to be there and have a tilt at the title.
by Mark Jardine
Posted 7 Jul 16:45 BST
National 12 Vintage Championship at Notts County
National 12 Vintage Championship at Notts County
Run in conjunction with the club's regatta
Four vintage Twelves arrived at Notts County on Saturday morning to be greeted by a warm and gusty breeze. The championship was run in conjunction with the club's regatta with a separate start for the 12's.
by John Sears
Posted 7 Jul 16:04 BST
British clubs get set for Champions League final
British clubs get set for Champions League final
British Keelboat League teams representing three UK clubs are off to Kiel
Keelboat teams representing three British clubs will be taking on Europe's finest in the 2025 SAILING Champions League final in Germany.
by British Keelboat League
Posted 7 Jul 15:39 BST
Thames Valley Challenge at Maidenhead
Thames Valley Challenge at Maidenhead
Team racing for under 17s not part of an RYA Regional Training Group
Young sailors from across the Thames Valley region converged for an exciting day of dinghy racing at the Thames Valley Challenge. This highly anticipated 2-boat team racing event was designed to introduce youth and junior sailors to the discipline.
by Sammy Isaacs-Johnson
Posted 7 Jul 15:21 BST
2025 Cowes Dinard St Malo Race Preview
2025 Cowes Dinard St Malo Race Preview
The thirteenth race of the RORC Season's Points Championship
The Cowes Dinard St Malo Race is the thirteenth race of the RORC Season's Points Championship—the world's largest offshore racing series.
by RORC
Posted 7 Jul 14:30 BST
Protect Your Skin, Stay Out Longer
Protect Your Skin, Stay Out Longer
Rooster know that long days on the water are what summer is all about
At Rooster, we know that long days on the water are what summer is all about. But with the sun high and strong, protecting your skin is just as important as protecting your kit.
by Rooster
Posted 7 Jul 12:00 BST
Tom Dolan flies to the finish in Course des Caps
Tom Dolan flies to the finish in Course des Caps
Irish offshore champion finishes 5th in 2,000-nautical-mile race around Britain and Ireland
Irish offshore sailor Tom Dolan has completed the Course des Caps in an impressive 5th place, racing aboard the IMOCA 60 Charal alongside legendary skipper Jérémie Beyou.
by Tom Dolan Racing
Posted 7 Jul 11:55 BST
EAORA Offshore Regatta 2025
EAORA Offshore Regatta 2025
Fourteen boats started the RORC East Coast Race
Fourteen boats started the RORC East Coast Race, the 120 mile Fastnet qualifier from Harwich to Ostend on Thursday June 26. Former EAORA chairman Tony Merewether started the race from his yacht Amazon, anchored west of North Shelf.
by Paul Wood
Posted 7 Jul 10:16 BST
2025 EurILCA Europa Cup at Warnemünde Day 2
2025 EurILCA Europa Cup at Warnemünde Day 2
Sometimes there's only a second between triumph and a premature start
Sometimes there's only a second between triumph and a premature start — a reality that many ILCA 7 sailors faced on the second day of the 2025 EurILCA Europa Cup GER, held during the Warnemünder Woche.
by Agustín Argüelles
Posted 7 Jul 10:11 BST
Harken Hadron H2 Nationals overall
Harken Hadron H2 Nationals overall
A brisk south-westerly breeze and brilliant sunshine on the third day
The three races of day 3 of the H2 nationals was sailed in a brisk 12-16 knot south-westerly breeze and brilliant sunshine.
by Keith Callaghan
Posted 7 Jul 09:27 BST
A dream realised for Litchfield's Hound
A dream realised for Litchfield's Hound
The Nielsen 59 Hound finished the Transatlantic Race 2025 on July 5
Dan Litchfield's classic Nielsen 59 Hound, co-skippered by Tom Stark, finished the Transatlantic Race 2025 on July 5 in an elapsed time of 16 Days, 08 Hours, 49 Mins and 22 Secs.
by Louay Habib / NYYC
Posted 7 Jul 08:08 BST
P&B NSSCA Series Round 3 at Banbury
P&B NSSCA Series Round 3 at Banbury
Head coach Clem had the sailors concentrating on tacking
Banbury Sailing Club was the location for round three of this year's series. Like our other home clubs, Banbury is set in lovely countryside. It's a few miles north of Banbury, but within easy reach of our sailors in Northamptonshire and Warwickshire.
by Norman Byrd
Posted 7 Jul 08:06 BST
Cambs Youth League at Ely Sailing Club
Cambs Youth League at Ely Sailing Club
Breaking from the past few years' precedent, it was a breezy day!
On Saturday 5 July, it was Ely's turn to host a round of the Cambs Youth League. The league is a collaboration between 5 local clubs to promote friendly sailing for cadets up to 19.
by Catherine Garters
Posted 7 Jul 08:05 BST
2025 IKA Youth Europeans in Gizzeria overall
2025 IKA Youth Europeans in Gizzeria overall
Once again, Gizzeria delivered near-perfect racing conditions
Once again, Gizzeria delivered near-perfect racing conditions, with a steady thermal breeze sweeping in from the Tyrrhenian Sea across the Calabrian coast.
by International Kiteboarding Association
Posted 7 Jul 07:36 BST
Melges 24 European Series in Monfalcone overall
Melges 24 European Series in Monfalcone overall
Birthday win for Paolo Brescia: Melgina tops the podium in Monfalcone
Patience was rewarded on the final day in Monfalcone, where the Race Committee made the most of a light southwesterly breeze that filled in just when it seemed unlikely.
by International Melges 24 Class Association
Posted 7 Jul 07:15 BST
Taittinger Royal Solent Yacht Club Regatta 2025
Taittinger Royal Solent Yacht Club Regatta 2025
A tricky Saturday for fleet in brisk conditions on the Western Solent
The 17th edition of the Taittinger Royal Solent Yacht Club Regatta held in Yarmouth, Isle of Wight, over the past weekend (Friday 4 - Sunday 6 July), gave the fleet of 198 competing boats a showcase in how tricky the Western Solent can be.
by Oliver Dewar
Posted 7 Jul 06:19 BST
OK Dinghy Europeans at Warnemünde day 1
OK Dinghy Europeans at Warnemünde day 1
Race wins for Daniel Björndahl, Andy Davis, Charlie Cumbley and Steen Christensen
The 2025 OK Dinghy Europeans got under way in Warnemunde, Germany, on Sunday with race wins for Sweden's Daniel Björndahl, Britain's Andy Davis and Charlie Cumbley and Denmark's Steen Christensen.
by Robert Deaves
Posted 7 Jul 05:52 BST
Gran Canaria Gloria Windsurf World Cup Day 2
Gran Canaria Gloria Windsurf World Cup Day 2
Philip Köster triumphs again in Pozo Izquierdo
Köster survives a late scare to earn an eighth Pozo event title, and first 5-star victory since 2022, in even windier conditions than Saturday.
by Chris Yates
Posted 7 Jul 00:47 BST
A perfect start to the 5th annual AEGEAN 600
A perfect start to the 5th annual AEGEAN 600
Cloudless blue skies, crystal clear waters and perfect 12-15 knots of northerly wind
At the very southern end of the Greek mainland at Cape Sounion in Attica, today's start to the 5th edition of the AEGEAN 600 was perfect: cloudless blue skies, crystal clear waters and perfect 12-15 knots of northerly wind.
by Hellenic Offshore Racing Club
Posted 6 Jul 21:39 BST
29er Europeans at Lake Garda day 4
29er Europeans at Lake Garda day 4
One race, one storm, and one big lay day vibe
With qualification wrapped and the fleet now split into six groups—Gold, Silver, Bronze, Emerald, Purple, and White—Day 4 of the 29er Europeans kicked off with early optimism and an earlier-than-usual launch in pursuit of the morning breeze.
by International 29er Class
Posted 6 Jul 20:09 BST
iQFOiL Worlds a Aarhus day 1
iQFOiL Worlds a Aarhus day 1
Full foiling conditions launch the World Championship with four high-intensity races for both fleets
The iQFOiL World Championship kicked off today in Aarhus with dynamic and demanding conditions that truly tested the world's top foiling windsurfers. The wind was anything but steady, shifting in both direction and intensity throughout the day.
by iQFOiL Communications
Posted 6 Jul 20:01 BST
Rolex TP52 Worlds in Cascais overall
Rolex TP52 Worlds in Cascais overall
American Magic Quantum Racing win Rolex TP52 Worlds after breezy week in Cascais.
Doug DeVos' American Magic Quantum Racing crew were crowned 2025 Rolex TP52 World Champions today in Cascais, Portugal.
by 52 Super Series
Posted 6 Jul 19:54 BST
Trinité - Cowes by Actual 2025 Challenge Start
Trinité - Cowes by Actual 2025 Challenge Start
67 competing crews set off from Brittany to the Solent
The start of the 7th edition of La Trinité-Cowes by Actual, organized by the Société Nautique de La Trinité-sur-Mer (SNT), was given this Sunday at 5:00 p.m.
by Société Nautique de La Trinité-sur-Mer
Posted 6 Jul 18:29 BST
Junior National Schools Championship at Itchenor
Junior National Schools Championship at Itchenor
89 RS Fevas enjoy exhilarating sailing in beautiful Chichester Harbour
The 2025 Junior Schools Week at Itchenor Sailing Club, sponsored by Magic Marine, brought together 89 RS Fevas for exhilarating youth sailing in beautiful Chichester Harbour.
by Ryan Breach
Posted 6 Jul 14:25 BST
£6500 raised for Morvargh Sailing Project
£6500 raised for Morvargh Sailing Project
Local fundraising dinner at Langston House in Devon
Langston House, a beautifully restored Grade II-listed Georgian farmhouse, opened its gates for the first time on 18th June to host a magical midsummer fundraising evening. The event brought together the local community.
by Holly Rahder
Posted 6 Jul 14:21 BST
Red Bull Sailing Academy Opens
Red Bull Sailing Academy Opens
A new hub for current and future superstars to reach the top of their sport
Marina Monfalcone, North Italy, made waves yesterday, as sports superstars gathered to open the Red Bull Sailing Academy, marking the beginning of a new era in the sport.
by Fabian Ress
Posted 6 Jul 13:53 BST
Vane A Jack Roberts Trophy at Fleetwood
Vane A Jack Roberts Trophy at Fleetwood
Out comes the Dremel in the breaks
A light wind forecast for Saturday and challenging day for the 4 entrants, with the far bank having most of the action. It seemed that the lunch break showed the most promising increase of wind.
by Tony Wilson
Posted 6 Jul 13:07 BST
Gran Canaria Gloria Windsurf World Cup Day 1
Gran Canaria Gloria Windsurf World Cup Day 1
Philip Köster edges out Marcilio Browne in one of the closest finals ever
Philip Köster edges out Marcilio Browne in one of the closest finals ever as Pozo delivers 50 knot winds and waves.
by Chris Yates
Posted 6 Jul 12:42 BST
The oldest video footage of Moth sailing
The oldest video footage of Moth sailing
A look back into our video archive, to when the name of this class first settled down
We delve into our video archive to find the oldest possible videos that show Moth racing. Are these International Moths, British Moths... or was the name still Olive, Inverloch 11ft, National Moth or Brent One-Design?!
by Magnus Smith
Posted 6 Jul 12:00 BST
Harken Hadron H2 Nationals day 2
Harken Hadron H2 Nationals day 2
With the wind up, two races were held in Portland Harbour
The forecast for day 2 of the Harken H2 Championships promised strong south-westerly winds so the race team prudently decided to hold this day's racing in Portland Harbour and to run two races instead of the scheduled three.
by Keith Callaghan
Posted 6 Jul 09:23 BST
GKSS Match Cup & Nordea Women's Trophy overall
GKSS Match Cup & Nordea Women's Trophy overall
It is the first time the Match Cup Sweden title has been won by a Danish Skipper
Denmark's Jeppe Borch/ Team Borch Match Race, and France's Pauline Courtois/ Match in Pink by Normandy crowned the new champions of Marstrand in a day of fierce weather for the final of 2025 GKSS Match Cup Sweden and Nordea Women's Trophy in Marstrand.
by World Match Racing Tour
Posted 6 Jul 08:14 BST
Goodchild takes his first win in the IMOCA Class
Goodchild takes his first win in the IMOCA Class
After a dominant performance in the Course des Caps
The British skipper Sam Goodchild celebrated his first victory in the IMOCA Class yesterday after crossing the finish line of the Course des Caps - Boulogne-sur-Mer - Banque Populaire du Nord, a 1,800-nautical mile sprint around Britain and Ireland.
by Ed Gorman / IMOCA Globe Series
Posted 6 Jul 07:47 BST
Protect Your Skin, Stay Out Longer
At Rooster, we know that long days on the water are what summer is all about. But with the sun high and strong, protecting your skin is just as important as protecting your kit.
Foiling Frenzy at Fraglia Vela Malcesine
The Moth Worlds at Lake Garda are something else! Regardless of where sailors are in their careers, or the reputation they have, everyone wants to be there and have a tilt at the title.
RS21 Worlds entry is open
RS21 Worlds entry is open, details of our part exchange scheme, and why is youth sailing so important? See also a list of RS events in the UK this summer.
The oldest video footage of Moth sailing
We delve into our video archive to find the oldest possible videos that show Moth racing. Are these International Moths, British Moths... or was the name still Olive, Inverloch 11ft, National Moth or Brent One-Design?!
Dylan Fletcher joins #TeamMusto
The Olympian and 2022 Moth World Champion will become an ambassador for the performance clothing brand, with a specific focus on his Moth campaign.
The power of tech
What is the cost of safety? How do you measure it? More importantly, how do you appreciate it?
Jazz Turner Faces Everything and Rises
Jazz Turner's Project FEAR, her non-stop, solo, unassisted navigation of the British Isles in her Albin Vega 27ft yacht has captivated sailors and non-sailors alike.
An evening with the Scaramouche Sailing Trust
Sailing hasn't always been a sport for inner-city state schools like the Greig City Academy (GCA). But they've shown it can be accessible to everyone, with amazing results.
Packing for a Summer Sailing Weekend
Just because it's summer doesn't mean you're going to stay warm and dry all the time, particularly when you're out on the water. The day may start windless, with a little dew on the ground, but a sea breeze can pick up in the afternoon.
Jazz Turner completes Project FEAR
Jazz Turner has completed Project FEAR, her non-stop, solo, unassisted navigation of the British Isles in her Albin 27 yacht. A flotilla of supporters met her in Seaford Bay, which grew and grew the closer they came to Brighton Marina.
New Zero Weight 2-in-1 Shorts from Henri-Lloyd
When the weather's hot, there's nothing better than Henri-Lloyd's Zero Weight 2-in-1 shorts to keep you cool on or off the water.
Project FEAR is in the final few days
Jazz Turner is expected to reach home (Brighton Marina) on Monday 30th June or Tuesday 1st July. She has sailed round the British Isles - all round Ireland and the Shetland Islands - without any assistance in 27 days so far.
Barton Marine Partners with Amarcord Marine
Barton Marine continues to expand its distribution network through the appointment of Amarcord Marine Ltd in Hungary. Amarcord Marine is the sister company of Galco Yachting Ropes, a well-established family-owned manufacturer.
Funding for clubs transforms sailing opportunities
During the latest RYA Participation Webinar we heard from a range of UK clubs, walking through their case studies, and then heard from experts in finance who talked us through the opportunities and pitfalls of acquiring funds.
Vaikobi Launches V-DRY-X
Vaikobi, a global leader in high-performance ocean sports apparel, is proud to unveil V-DRY-X: a breakthrough range of sailing dry gear engineered for Grand Prix racing and coastal yachting.
A brief history of marine instrument networks
One man who has been involved since the outset, and continues to develop at the cutting edge, is Hugh Agnew, the Cambridge-educated mathematician who is one of the founders of A+T Instruments in Lymington, so I spoke to him to find out more...