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ILCA Master Europeans day 3
Maura Dewey recovers the top ILCA 6 position
© Thom Touw Photography / EurILCA
Pieter-Jan Postma wins Finn World Masters
After a bizarre penultimate day in Medemblik
© Robert Deaves / www.robertdeaves.uk
IRC UK National Championships
Adam Gosling's JPK 1080 Yes! crowned overall champion
© Paul Wyeth / RTYC
Royal Thames YC 250th Anniversary Regatta concludes
Perfect Solent conditions and desperately tight racing
© Paul Wyeth / www.pwpictures.com
Blaze Nationals at Pevensey Bay
A superb event on and off the water, despite the brutal conditions
© Petru Balau Sports Photography / sports.hub47.com
ILCA 4 Youth Europeans day 1
ILCA 4 Youth Europeans day 1
Bright sunshine and steady winds in Puck, Poland
Racing kicked off today at the 2025 ILCA 4 Youth European Championships & Open European Trophy in Puck, Poland. The event was greeted with bright sunshine and ideal sailing conditions, with steady winds ranging from 11 to 14 knots.
by Agustín Argüelles
Posted 20 Jun 19:38 BST
Top quality fleet ready for Course des Caps
Top quality fleet ready for Course des Caps
2025 IMOCA Globe Series begins this weekend
The Course des Caps-Boulogne sur Mer-Banque Populaire du Nord starts from Boulogne-sur-Mer in the Pas-de-Calais on June 29th and circumnavigates the British Isles via the northern tip of the Shetland Islands.
by Ed Gorman / IMOCA Globe Series
Posted 20 Jun 18:31 BST
iQFOiL International Games set at Kieler Woche
iQFOiL International Games set at Kieler Woche
The first time this cutting-edge Olympic windsurfing class takes a leading role at the festival
All eyes will be on Kiel this week as the iQFOiL International Games begin tomorrow, Saturday, June 21, at Kieler Woche, marking the first time this cutting-edge Olympic windsurfing class takes a leading role at the iconic German sailing festival.
by Rachele Vitello
Posted 20 Jun 17:47 BST
Zhik patner with German Sailing Team
Zhik patner with German Sailing Team
And exclusive Technical Apparel Partner of the German Sailing Association
Zhik and the German Sailing Team announce a new partnership, as the innovative Australian performance apparel brand becomes exclusive Technical Apparel Partner of the German Sailing Team and the German Sailing Association (DSV).
by Zhik
Posted 20 Jun 17:00 BST
44Cup Marstrand 2025 preview
44Cup Marstrand 2025 preview
3rd event of the season in Sweden next week
Historically this is the most consistently visited venue for the high performance owner-driver RC44 one designs and their owners, which have visited the remote picture postcard island on Sweden's west coast since 2011, with the sole exception of 2016.
by 44Cup
Posted 20 Jun 15:45 BST
505 Nationals at Weymouth preview
505 Nationals at Weymouth preview
It's as if a preparatory gun has fired for the 2026 World Championship
The legendary 5o5 fleet are using the news that the World Championship will be returning to these shores as a driver to reinvigorate their fortunes.
by Dougal Henshall
Posted 20 Jun 15:01 BST
DF95 Spring Series event 10 at Barton's Point
DF95 Spring Series event 10 at Barton's Point
Penultimate event in the series for East Kent Radio SC
With a southerly wind last weeks A class Nationals course was used, re-set by Dave Adams, for the penultimate East Kent RSC DF95 Spring Series event. 13 races of the planned 16 were run in 'A' rig conditions and hot sunshine.
by Peter Jackson
Posted 20 Jun 13:23 BST
Aspen renews sponsorship for Women's Match Race
Aspen renews sponsorship for Women's Match Race
As title sponsor of the 2025 Bermuda Women's Match Racing Regatta
The Royal Bermuda Yacht Club and World Match Racing Tour has announced the return of leading speciality insurer and re-insurer ASPEN as title sponsor of the 2025 Bermuda Women's Match Racing Regatta to be held from 21-26 October.
by WMRT
Posted 20 Jun 13:03 BST
Ben Willows appointed CEO of RS Marine Group
Ben Willows appointed CEO of RS Marine Group
Embarking on the next chapter of strategic growth
RS Marine Group is proud to announce the appointment of Ben Willows as its new Chief Executive Officer.
by RS Marine Group
Posted 20 Jun 12:00 BST
All set for NEYYSA Championship at Ullswater
All set for NEYYSA Championship at Ullswater
Youth and juniors from all over the NE and Yorkshire will battle this weekend
With less than 24 hours until the first warning signal at the North Region Youth & Junior Championships organised by North East & Yorkshire Youth Sailing Association (NEYYSA) and hosted by Ullswater Yacht Club final preparations are in hand.
by Fiona Spence
Posted 20 Jun 11:04 BST
The Nations League Swan One Design Worlds day 2
The Nations League Swan One Design Worlds day 2
Light winds push race courses near the island of Caprera
Leaders of the provisional classification are: Earlybird (ClubSwan 50), Mamao (ClubSwan 36), Nadir (ClubSwan 42) and Swing (ClubSwan 28)
by Yacht Club Costa Smeralda
Posted 20 Jun 08:22 BST
Burling "excited' by Italian move
Burling "excited' by Italian move
In a media statement issued by his Media Team, Burling says he remains fully committed to his role w
In a media statement issued by his Media Team, Burling says he remains fully committed to his role with Black Foils, the New Zealand SailGP Team.
by Burling Media
Posted 20 Jun 07:38 BST
America's Cup: Burling joins the Italians
America's Cup: Burling joins the Italians
Peter Burling, the ETNZ helmsman and three-time America's Cup winner, is joining the Italians
Three times America's Cup winer, Peter Burling has joined the Italian Luna Rossa Challenger for their seventh tilt at the America's Cup.
by Luna Rossa Prada Media
Posted 20 Jun 07:13 BST
Finn World Masters in Medemblik day 4
Finn World Masters in Medemblik day 4
Pieter-Jan Postma wins after bizarre penultimate day
The penultimate day of the Finn World Masters in Medemblik threw a curveball at the fleet with very light and tricky winds, some high scores, complex racing, protests and unfinished races.
by Robert Deaves
Posted 20 Jun 05:52 BST
The Grand Tour stage 1
The Grand Tour stage 1
TGT ambassadors compete in Round Texel
Here the sailing duo of Manuel Vlacich and Franco Deganutti took part aboard a very fast Hobie Cat Tiger, in the 46th edition of the Round the Texel, the largest catamaran regatta in the world.
by Manuel Vlacich
Posted 19 Jun 22:42 BST
Nacra 15 Transition Weekend at Weston
Nacra 15 Transition Weekend at Weston
Newcomers to the class are coached and their confidence built
Following a successful Demo Day at WPNSA earlier in the year, the UK Nacra 15 Class Association welcomed six sailors to Weston SC over the weekend of June 14/15 for a Transition Weekend.
by Roger Cerrato
Posted 19 Jun 20:28 BST
24th Argentario Sailing Week day 1
24th Argentario Sailing Week day 1
West wind, calm sea and fair play set the scene for a spectacular first day of racing
Argentario Sailing Week is off to a flying start! A perfect sample of the Argentario's typical summer beauty brought idyllic weather conditions to the first day of the international regatta reserved exclusively for vintage and classic yachts.
by Joseph Sawyer
Posted 19 Jun 20:10 BST
Facing Everything and Rising
Facing Everything and Rising
Henri-Lloyd is proud to support Jazz Turner as her official clothing partner
Some vessels carry more than crew and sail; they carry a mission. At Henri-Lloyd, we're proud to spotlight individuals like Jazz who embody the spirit of exploration and innovation.
by Henri-Lloyd
Posted 19 Jun 17:00 BST
RS Aero Lago Maggiore International Regatta
RS Aero Lago Maggiore International Regatta
7th edition sees 45 boats from 10 different countries
The pretty Italian town of Cannobio on the shore of beautiful Lake Maggiore in Northern Italy saw 45 RS Aeros from 10 different countries, split across three rig sizes racing for three days.
by Jon Mills
Posted 19 Jun 16:46 BST
2000 class Nationals announces sponsor
2000 class Nationals announces sponsor
Astral Azure's support means free photos for all, and video de-briefs are possible
The 2000 Class Association is delighted to announce that old friends Astral Azure have agreed to be title headline sponsors for the 2025 2000 Nationals to be held at Hayling Island SC from Aug 17th-22nd.
by Pete Vincent
Posted 19 Jun 15:39 BST
Enterprise Thames Valley series at Frensham
Enterprise Thames Valley series at Frensham
Katrina Gilbert and Jenny Rust's three bullets win them the Packard Cup
The Enterprise Open meeting on 15th June, an event of the Thames Valley trophy, saw a fleet of seven consisting of two visitors and five home boats sharing the water with the GP14 Open.
by Roger Carter
Posted 19 Jun 12:40 BST
Performance Academy partners Magenta Foiling Team
Performance Academy partners Magenta Foiling Team
To introduce more women to foiling
The Performance Academy is excited to be supporting the Magenta Foiling Team by providing a series of foiling clinics.
by Jacob Tyson
Posted 19 Jun 10:55 BST
2025 Suzuki ILCA Master Europeans day 3
2025 Suzuki ILCA Master Europeans day 3
Canadian sailor Maura Dewey has recovered the top ILCA 6 position
With conditions very similar to the previous two days, the third day of racing at the 2025 Suzuki ILCA Master European Championships in Hayling Island concluded with two new races added to the score, bringing the total to six as scheduled.
by Agustín Argüelles
Posted 19 Jun 10:39 BST
Rolex TP52 World Championship preview
Rolex TP52 World Championship preview
The pinnacle event of the 52 SUPER SERIES will be held at Cascais
The annual Rolex TP52 World Championship represents the top tier of monohull grand prix sailing. Held as the pinnacle event of the 52 SUPER SERIES, of which Rolex is also Official Timepiece, the regatta is one of the most revered in the sport.
by Quinag
Posted 19 Jun 10:01 BST
Sir Ben Ainslie's SailGP team lands in London
Sir Ben Ainslie's SailGP team lands in London
Countdown to Emirates Great Britain Sail Grand Prix | Portsmouth begins
With just one month to go until SailGP returns to UK shores, Sir Ben Ainslie's Emirates Great Britain SailGP Team, including Dylan Fletcher MBE, Hannah Mills OBE and Ellie Aldridge MBE, brought a taste of the action to the capital.
by Emirates GBR SailGP Team
Posted 19 Jun 08:43 BST
Phantoms at Queen Mary
Phantoms at Queen Mary
11 Phantoms walk into a reservoir...
Eleven bold (some say foolish) Phantoms descended upon QMSC, riding in on a fresh breeze — though some were fresher than others, thanks to last week's unfortunate wildlife encounter. But I digress.
by Alex Spurgeon
Posted 19 Jun 08:32 BST
Gill Optimist Early Summer Championships
Gill Optimist Early Summer Championships
Brightlingsea delivered a thrilling test of skill and adaptability
The IOCA Early Summer Championships at Brightlingsea SC delivered a thrilling test of skill and adaptability for the Optimist Fleet, with sailors battling extreme variations in wind speed and direction over two days of racing.
by IOCA (UK)
Posted 19 Jun 07:15 BST
Gitana 18, a new off the wall work
Gitana 18, a new off the wall work
A 32-metre long and 23-metre wide flying carbon giant is taking shape
For the past eighteen months, a new Maxi Edmond de Rothschild, a 32-metre long and 23-metre wide flying carbon giant, has been taking shape hidden from view behind the doors of the CDK Keroman shed in Lorient.
by Gitana Team
Posted 19 Jun 07:00 BST
The Nations League Swan One Design Worlds day 1
The Nations League Swan One Design Worlds day 1
Spectacular racing off Porto Cervo
The Nations League - Swan One Design Worlds, a regatta organised by the Yacht Club Costa Smeralda together with ClubSwan Racing, got under way on schedule this morning at 12 midday CEST.
by Yacht Club Costa Smeralda
Posted 18 Jun 23:41 BST
Competitors readying for epic battle
Competitors readying for epic battle
Distance racing is inherently an uncomfortable sport
Enjoying a spectacular evening cocktail reception overlooking Newport Harbor, one competitor in the upcoming Transatlantic Race 2025, which starts tomorrow off Castle Hill Lighthouse just after 1 pm.
by Stuart Streuli
Posted 18 Jun 23:11 BST
Finn World Masters in Medemblik day 3
Finn World Masters in Medemblik day 3
Pieter-Jan Postma continues to lead after 5 races
Pieter-Jan Postma, from The Netherlands, continues to dominate the Finn World Masters in Medemblik, The Netherlands, after a fifth race was sailed on Wednesday in a north-westerly breeze building from 8-12 knots during the afternoon.
by Robert Deaves
Posted 18 Jun 22:48 BST
Falmouth Classics 2025
Falmouth Classics 2025
A high proportion of the 159 boats were built before 1950
An eclectic fleet of classic vessels gathered on Thursday 12th June in Falmouth Harbour for the 2025 Falmouth Classics Regatta. Vessels ranged from the 48m Dutch Brig Morgenster to Teuk a 3.8m West Mersea oyster smack's tender.
by Don Garman
Posted 18 Jun 20:06 BST
BSDRA Schools Week preview
BSDRA Schools Week preview
Itchenor host 300 students for the National Schools Championships this month
With a bumper entry of 160+ boats, next week's Schools Week Sponsored by Magic Marine promises thrilling racing and, with luck, some favourable June weather. This year's Championships are expected to draw around 300 students.
by Simon Lovesey
Posted 18 Jun 19:59 BST
Alan Roura to compete in The Ocean Race Europe
Alan Roura to compete in The Ocean Race Europe
He has partnered with AMAALA and has 3 months to the race start
Alan Roura, the Swiss offshore sailor, has partnered with AMAALA to compete in The Ocean Race Europe, 2025. With less than three months to go before the race start in Kiel, Germany, the team will begin their intensive training when the boat is launched.
by Team AMAALA
Posted 18 Jun 19:23 BST
Junior Sailors Set To Compete on World Stage
Junior Sailors Set To Compete on World Stage
South Cerney SC rightfully proud of their Cadet team going to the Worlds
South Cerney Sailing Club are delighted to announce that eight of our junior sailors have been selected to be part of Team GB competing at the Cadet World Championships at Cerna Yacht Club in Czechia from August 1st to 8th 2025.
by Paul Kimmens
Posted 18 Jun 18:08 BST
24th Argentario Sailing Week day 0
24th Argentario Sailing Week day 0
Historic boats from 9 nations have gathered in Porto Santo Stefano
Historic boats have gathered in Porto Santo Stefano to take on the 24th edition of the prestigious Argentario Sailing Week, organised by the Yacht Club Santo Stefano with the tangible support of the Monte Argentario Municipal Council.
by Joseph Sawyer
Posted 18 Jun 17:58 BST
29th Superyacht Cup Palma fleet is ready to go
29th Superyacht Cup Palma fleet is ready to go
Crews are now able to size-up the competition in their respective classes
The owners, captains and crews of the spectacular array of yachts gathered for the 29th edition of the Superyacht Cup Palma are making their final preparations ahead of the start of racing next Thursday.
by The Superyacht Cup Palma
Posted 18 Jun 16:42 BST
Fireball Inland Championship at Chew
Fireball Inland Championship at Chew
Race team did an excellent job of keeping the race track away from weed
After a lively Nationals at Looe the fleet were looking to enjoy some freshwater sailing on some flatter water. The forecast was for a moderate breeze on Saturday with and increasing wind on Sunday.
by Dave Hall
Posted 18 Jun 16:23 BST
XOD Benson Platter at Itchenor
XOD Benson Platter at Itchenor
2 visiting boats from Hamble swell the local fleet
Itchenor Keelboat Week (IKW) was sponsored by Soak Insurance and sailed in mostly light to medium shifty winds with occasional torrential rain and some sunshine.
by Steve Dover
Posted 18 Jun 15:39 BST
Behind Rooster Kit: Designed by Women, for Women
Behind Rooster Kit: Designed by Women, for Women
Introducing the Women's Technical Shorts 2.0
Our 2025 collection brings a host of new innovations - but this one marks a real shift. Introducing the Women's Technical Shorts 2.0 — the first women-specific technical shorts in the Rooster range.
by Rooster
Posted 18 Jun 14:30 BST
2025 Suzuki ILCA Master Europeans day 2
2025 Suzuki ILCA Master Europeans day 2
2-hour postponement on shore due to lack of wind
The second day of racing successfully concluded at the 2025 Suzuki ILCA Master European Championships in Hayling Island, Great Britain.
by Agustín Argüelles
Posted 18 Jun 13:48 BST
Cambridgeshire Youth League at Grafham Water
Cambridgeshire Youth League at Grafham Water
33 sailors took part in windy conditions
The second leg of the Cambridgeshire Youth Sailing League took place at Grafham Water Sailing Club on Saturday 14th June. Despite the forecast for strong winds, 33 intrepid young sailors set sail in gusty conditions.
by Hilary Talbot
Posted 18 Jun 12:56 BST
Flying Fifteen Southern Travellers at Middle Nene
Flying Fifteen Southern Travellers at Middle Nene
The weather forecast of a lively weekend was spot-on
A strong fleet of 16 boats (six visitors, ten local) arrived at the start line for the traditional Flying 15 Open Meeting at Middle Nene SC, which was held on 14th/15th June as part of the Southern Traveller Series.
by Wilf Kunze
Posted 18 Jun 12:02 BST
Swan One Design Worlds kicks off
Swan One Design Worlds kicks off
Practice race and opening ceremony in Costa Smeralda
The crystal waters of the Costa Smeralda once again set the stage for one of the most anticipated events in the international racing calendar: the 2025 Swan One Design Worlds, hosted by Yacht Club Costa Smeralda in collaboration with ClubSwan Racing.
by ClubSwan Racing
Posted 18 Jun 11:09 BST
Merlin Rocket Craftinsure Silver Tiller at Hampton
Merlin Rocket Craftinsure Silver Tiller at Hampton
On arrival competitors and the duty team were provided with bacon rolls
Following on from the Silver Tiller at Queen Mary Reservoir on Saturday, the double-header continued on Sunday at Hampton Sailing Club on the River Thames, with an entry of twelve boats including visitors from Midland, Parkstone and Plymouth.
by Stuart Jenkins & Nicola Scaddan
Posted 18 Jun 08:12 BST
Class40 top guns enter Rolex Fastnet Race
Class40 top guns enter Rolex Fastnet Race
One of the most successful genre of offshore race boat ever
Now 20+ years old, the Class40 has proved itself one of the most successful genre of offshore race boat ever.
by James Boyd / RORC
Posted 18 Jun 07:45 BST
GP14 Southern Travellers at Frensham
GP14 Southern Travellers at Frensham
Flag etiquette blunder shocks fleet
With a good forecast of 10-17 knots and promise of blue skies the GP14 Southern Travellers travelled to Frensham to join a strong local fleet. This was the first time that Frensham have held a GP14 Open during the summer months.
by David Innes
Posted 17 Jun 22:05 BST
The Nations League Swan One Design Worlds day 0
The Nations League Swan One Design Worlds day 0
A practice race was held for all classes today
The Nations League - Swan One Design Worlds, a regatta organised by the Yacht Club Costa Smeralda in conjunction with ClubSwan Racing, will get under way tomorrow, 18 June, with the first warning signal for racing scheduled for 12 noon.
by Yacht Club Costa Smeralda
Posted 17 Jun 21:45 BST
Zhik patner with German Sailing Team
Zhik and the German Sailing Team announce a new partnership, as the innovative Australian performance apparel brand becomes exclusive Technical Apparel Partner of the German Sailing Team and the German Sailing Association (DSV).
The Big Bash
Every summer the tournament rolls into town. Local and international players. A short format of the game, run over a relatively compact six-week season.
Ben Willows appointed CEO of RS Marine Group
RS Marine Group is proud to announce the appointment of Ben Willows as its new Chief Executive Officer.
The oldest video footage of Kiel Week
In our series of articles looking back in time through our video archive, we visit Germany. Kiel Week is been a crucial event on the world circuit, and here we look back at the Kieler Woche of the 60s and early 70s.
Facing Everything and Rising
Some vessels carry more than crew and sail; they carry a mission. At Henri-Lloyd, we're proud to spotlight individuals like Jazz who embody the spirit of exploration and innovation.
Jazz Turner's fundraising target is smashed
Jazz Turner has now passed the northern-most tip of Ireland and is on her way to the Shetland Islands, and at the same time her fundraising total of £30,000 has been smashed!
Behind Rooster Kit: Designed by Women, for Women
Our 2025 collection brings a host of new innovations - but this one marks a real shift. Introducing the Women's Technical Shorts 2.0 — the first women-specific technical shorts in the Rooster range.
The X-Yachts Gold Cup Experience
Having just returned from Haderslev, Denmark - which is the home of X-Yachts and played host to the X-Yachts Gold Cup 2025 - I was left wondering if this was a racing event, a rally or a social celebration amongst close friends.
Amateur Boating Photographer Competition Opens
Stoneways Marine Insurance are excited to open their annual photography competition with this year's theme being 'Joy on the water'. The judges would like to see what brings you happiness on the water - it's a free pass to let your creativity run wild.
Jazz Turner is now nearing Ireland
As at the 10th June Jazz is 8 days out from Brighton, and starting to near Ireland. Jazz had hoped to be further along than this, but the winds have been forcing her to stay close-hauled ever since she started.
Smart Sailing for Day Trips
When you're heading out for a sail over the weekend or a quick coastal hop, your gear needs to be as dependable and fuss-free as your boat.
The evolving world of sailing fabrics
The sport of sailing is evolving, and the clothing we wear is changing with it. We see features such as impact protection becoming more commonplace, but there is a more subtle change happening with the fabric of the garments themselves.
Færderseilasen 2025
As proud title sponsor of the 2025 Færderseilasen, Henri-Lloyd is honoured to have supported one of the world's most iconic overnight sailing races. This year, the vibrant coastal city of Moss in Østfold served as the beating heart of the regatta.
Jazz Turner sets off around the British Isles
We have been following Jazz Turner on a quest to become the first female wheelchair user to complete a solo, non-stop, unassisted circumnavigation of the British Isles. Today she left Brighton Marina, velcro-ed to the windward side on the epic voyage.
Dedicated boat insurance
Summer is finally here and boat owners are putting the finishing touches to their boats ready for the season ahead.
The call of the mighty
See the words Admiral's Cup and you immediately think approachable, real, hardcore action, braving the elements, and glory for the victorious. As an Australian, you have King Louie (the late Lou Abrahams), and the late Sir Jim Hardy as the poster boys.