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Semaine Olympique Française Day 2
Hyères demands patience before the Mistral with sunset finish
© Sailing Energy / Semaine Olympique Française
A Flying Start to the Transat Paprec
19 mixed duos underway at precisely 13:02 this Sunday
© Thomas Deregnieaux / Qaptur
Pro Sailing Drama and Intrigue
SailGP, the America's Cup & sailors all in the news
© Simon Bruty/SailGP
Jazz Turner explains Project FEAR
Leaving the wheelchair behind on a solo circumnavigation
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Peter Burling leaves Emirates Team NZ
Three time America's Cup winner departs
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Transat Paprec Day 3
Transat Paprec Day 3
Pier-Paolo Dean & Tiphaine Rideau: "We're having an incredible time!"
They are the youngest duo in the Transat Paprec fleet. At just 19 and 20 years old, Tiphaine Rideau and Pier-Paolo Dean (Banques Alimentaires) have embarked on their first transatlantic crossing.
by Transat Paprec
Posted 22 Apr 20:33 BST
56th Semaine Olympique Française de Hyères day 2
56th Semaine Olympique Française de Hyères day 2
Hyères demands patience before the Mistral with sunset finish
Racing in Hyères can test every sinew and synapse, and the second day of the 56th French Olympic Week (Semaine Olympique Française de Hyères - Toulon Provence Méditerranée) was a test of patience.
by Fédération Française de Voile
Posted 22 Apr 20:16 BST
Burnham Dinghy Easter Regatta
Burnham Dinghy Easter Regatta
James Hutton-Penman wins at Royal Corinthian YC
Royal Corinthian Yacht Club hosted the 2025 edition of the Burnham Dinghy Easter Regatta, open to sailors from RCYC and the neighbouring clubs, Royal Burnham Yacht Club, Burnham Sailing Club and Creeksea Sailing Club, over the Easter weekend.
by Petru Balau
Posted 22 Apr 18:50 BST
Solution Open at Northampton Preview
Solution Open at Northampton Preview
Six races are planned this weekend
This weekend brings the opening event of the 2025 Solution Travellers Trophy at Northampton SC. Six races are planned: three on Saturday 26th April with first warning signal at 12:30, and three on Sunday 27th April with first warning signal at 10:30.
by Kathryn Clark
Posted 22 Apr 18:03 BST
Exposure Marine adds 3 unique RAW range products
Exposure Marine adds 3 unique RAW range products
All developed to meet World Sailing Offshore Special Regulations for safety
Unique to the sailing world, these latest products feature red light designed to optimise night vision. They have all been developed to meet World Sailing Offshore Special Regulations for safety.
by Exposure Marine
Posted 22 Apr 15:35 BST
Stockholm International Team Race Regatta Preview
Stockholm International Team Race Regatta Preview
Top Tier Team Racing in the Heart of Stockholm
Gamla Stans Yacht Sällskap is proud to announce the Stockholm International Team Race Regatta, a thrilling precursor to the World Championships in Team Racing for keelboats, which GSYS will host in 2026.
by Jill Bederoff
Posted 22 Apr 15:12 BST
A rush of early entries
A rush of early entries
For the 2025 Taittinger Royal Solent Yacht Club Regatta
Champagne Taittinger are returning to the English South Coast for the 17th edition of the Taittinger Royal Solent Yacht Club Regatta 2025 (Friday 4 - Sunday 6 July) organised and hosted by the RSYC in Yarmouth, Isle of Wight.
by Oliver Dewar
Posted 22 Apr 14:46 BST
Bass Mirror Easter Open
Bass Mirror Easter Open
Far more than just a sailing event
Held over a fun-packed Easter weekend, alongside tight racing on the water, the shoreside schedule boasted a hike up a proper Wainwright fell, a Manchester-themed party, enough ice cream to sink a Mirror, and egg-related antics.
by Bass Press
Posted 22 Apr 13:49 BST
Squib Easter sailing at Royal Corinthian YC
Squib Easter sailing at Royal Corinthian YC
Mike Flint Trophy and Cheeseboard contested in Burnham
The reigning national champions, Micky Wright and Alex Porteous won the 2025 edition of the RCYC Squib Cheeseboard, sponsored by Rice and Cole, while the Burnham Week 2024 winners, Ray Apthorp and Ian Simons, won the Squib Mike Flint Trophy 2025.
by Petru Balau
Posted 22 Apr 12:54 BST
ORC fleets set for Sandberg PalmaVela
ORC fleets set for Sandberg PalmaVela
43 boats have registered to compete across ORC 2, ORC 3, and ORC 4/5
Beyond the large yachts of the Maxi, ORC 0, ORC 1 and Spirit of Tradition fleets, the Sandberg PalmaVela is also a key event for medium and small-sized boats.
by Sandberg PalmaVela
Posted 22 Apr 12:05 BST
Salcombe YC Sailing Club Series Race 1
Salcombe YC Sailing Club Series Race 1
A good afternoon of beat and running for the fleets
With a Force 3 to 4 East North Easterly breeze in the main harbour the thirteen Solos that arrived at the Salcombe Yacht Club start line looked forward to a good afternoon of beat and running racing.
by David Greening, John Meadowcroft & Mark Waterhouse
Posted 22 Apr 06:48 BST
Horning Sailing Club Easter Weekend
Horning Sailing Club Easter Weekend
Strong turnouts and exciting racing across two days of sailing
Horning Sailing Club enjoyed a vibrant and successful Easter weekend, marked by strong turnouts and exciting racing across two days of sailing.
by Holly Hancock
Posted 22 Apr 06:33 BST
Solway Yacht Club Easter Eggstravaganza
Solway Yacht Club Easter Eggstravaganza
Fun on the Solway and challenging River Races
Three days of sailing in wind, rain and sun made Easter 2025 a great one for all Solway Yacht Club sailors while the powerboaters joined in the Easter Day sunshine, one returning on Sunday after a particularly successful fishing trip.
by Jo Harris (Solway YC Cadet Officer) and Ian Purkis
Posted 22 Apr 06:24 BST
Broadwater Enterprise Open
Broadwater Enterprise Open
Joint event with the Solo fleet at the end of March
On Saturday 29th March, seven Enterprises arrived at Broadwater for the annual open meeting. This was a joint event with the Solo fleet. On arrival, competitors were treated to croissants, pain au chocolat and coffee.
by Jon Dyas
Posted 22 Apr 06:13 BST
Make me smile even wider and brighter
Make me smile even wider and brighter
What's better than writing about a great programme to get people into yachting? Only one thing...
What's better than writing about a great programme to get people into yachting? Well, how about actually speaking with a former participant who has then gone on to work in the industry. That's what!
by John Curnow, Sail-World.com AUS Editor
Posted 22 Apr 06:00 BST
56th Semaine Olympique Française de Hyères day 1
56th Semaine Olympique Française de Hyères day 1
“Best day ever” as French Olympic Week sets sail in Hyères
The 56th edition of French Olympic Week (Semaine Olympique Française de Hyères - Toulon Provence Méditerranée) began in classic Côte d'Azur conditions as 729 competitors from 56 nations started six days of racing.
by Fédération Française de Voile
Posted 21 Apr 20:10 BST
Merlin Rockets at Parkstone
Merlin Rockets at Parkstone
Craftinsure Silver Tiller & Allspars South-West Series weekend
19 boats enjoyed some truly epic sailing at Parkstone Yacht Club, for the combined one day Craftinsure Silver Tiller, two day Allspars South West series and PYC Easter regatta weekend.
by Mike and Jane Calvert
Posted 21 Apr 19:46 BST
OK Border Trophy Preview
OK Border Trophy Preview
The first half takes place at Ullswater YC's Daffodil Regatta next weekend
This coming weekend sees the first half of the OK Border Trophy being sailed at the Ullswater YC Daffodil Regatta. The Border Trophy started in 2023 as an initiative to help grow the fleet in the North of England and Scotland.
by Karen Robertson
Posted 21 Apr 19:34 BST
Transat Paprec Day 2
Transat Paprec Day 2
Cap St Barth, the thrill of chasing a dream!
Cindy Brin and Thomas André created quite the surprise by positioning themselves among the front runners during yesterday's coastal course, holding pace throughout the evening and into Monday.
by Transat Paprec
Posted 21 Apr 18:46 BST
2025 RORC Easter Challenge overall
2025 RORC Easter Challenge overall
Two final races in the Solent for all four IRC Classes on Sunday
The RORC Easter Challenge wrapped upon the 20th April with two final races in the Solent for all four IRC Classes. With no discard to the scoring in the six race series, all class winners were decided in the final race.
by Louay Habib / RORC
Posted 21 Apr 17:23 BST
Solos at Broadwater
Solos at Broadwater
Thames Valley & Eastern Series opener
The 2025 Eastern and Thames Valley Solo Series kicked off on a sunny Saturday at the end of March with fifteen boats from ten clubs taking part.
by Alex Beard
Posted 21 Apr 12:30 BST
Disabled Sailors Association Steps Up
Disabled Sailors Association Steps Up
The Portsmouth based charity orders a £2 million catamaran
In a bold and compassionate response to the closure of the Jubilee Sailing Trust (JST), the Disabled Sailors Association (DSA) is rising to the challenge, stepping forward to fill the void left in the world of accessible sailing.
by Mike Wood, MBE, Chairman
Posted 21 Apr 09:50 BST
Sailing Chandlery Blaze Easterns at Burnham
Sailing Chandlery Blaze Easterns at Burnham
Complete with a training day with coaching by Ben Harden, the current Blaze National Champion
The weekend started on Friday with a Blaze training day, organised by the Class Association and supported by RCYC. Ben Harden, the current Blaze National Champion, took the coaching reigns and ran a full day of training both on and off the water.
by Petru Balau & Andy Wilson
Posted 21 Apr 07:50 BST
2025 Antigua Classic Yacht Regatta Day 4
2025 Antigua Classic Yacht Regatta Day 4
The weather kept us guessing
The last day of racing at Antigua Classic Yacht Regatta started with no wind and grey skies resulting in the Race Officer postponing for an hour.
by Antigua Classic Yacht Regatta
Posted 21 Apr 01:31 BST
New IC-M25 EVO Marine VHF Radio
New IC-M25 EVO Marine VHF Radio
Buoyant marine VHF handheld radio designed to provide superior performance
The Icom IC-M25 EVO is a new buoyant marine VHF handheld radio designed to provide superior performance on the water for those participating in boating and water-based activities.
by Icom UK
Posted 20 Apr 14:30 BST
A Flying Start to the Transat Paprec
A Flying Start to the Transat Paprec
19 mixed duos underway at precisely 13:02 this Sunday, 20 April
At precisely 13:02 this Sunday, 20 April, the 19 mixed duos taking part in the Transat Paprec set sail from Concarneau.
by Transat Paprec
Posted 20 Apr 14:12 BST
Royal Navy & Tall Ship set for Falmouth Classics
Royal Navy & Tall Ship set for Falmouth Classics
HMS Express will lead the parade of sail and power
A Royal Navy warship and a tall ship will be attending and participating in the 38th Falmouth Classics Regatta from 13th - 15th June.
by Don Garman
Posted 20 Apr 10:34 BST
2025 RORC Easter Challenge Day 2
2025 RORC Easter Challenge Day 2
Two races for all four IRC Classes on Easter Saturday
The Royal Ocean Racing Club training regatta, the RORC Easter Challenge supported by North Sails, continued on Easter Saturday in the Solent with two races for all four IRC Classes.
by Louay Habib / RORC
Posted 20 Apr 10:15 BST
The Solo Welsh Championship and a Bit of History
The Solo Welsh Championship and a Bit of History
Tata Steel Sailing Club, Port Talbot, hosted the event, first run in 1996
Tata Steel Sailing Club, Port Talbot, hosted the event which was first contested back in 1996 and was won by the pubescent Harvey Hillary sailing 4004 Kevin's Widget (Gosling).
by Will Loy
Posted 20 Apr 07:19 BST
Bembridge Illusion Vernon's Easter Egg Cup
Bembridge Illusion Vernon's Easter Egg Cup
Good Friday was pretty miserable, especially for the Race Officers
After the best part of a week's sunny weather, sadly the first day (Good Friday) was pretty miserable (especially for the Race Officer's who were in an open launch & a RIB) as it was wet and the F4 SE'erly meant that racing had to be in the harbour.
by Mike Samuelson
Posted 20 Apr 06:51 BST
ILCA Midland Series Open at Shustoke
ILCA Midland Series Open at Shustoke
The forecast breeze dies away before the start
On Sunday 13th April Shustoke Sailing Club hosted its 2025 ILCA Open, part of the Midland Open Series, as best witnessed from the tail end of the fleet. A good breeze was forecast with some gentle gusts.
by Tim Mardon
Posted 20 Apr 06:18 BST
2025 Antigua Classic Yacht Regatta Day 3
2025 Antigua Classic Yacht Regatta Day 3
Another gorgeous day
The third day of racing at Antigua Classic Yacht Regatta enjoyed slightly less wind than yesterday but still a wonderful 8-12 knot easterly breeze and flat seas giving the racing fleet a chance to fly all their sails.
by Antigua Classic Yacht Regatta
Posted 19 Apr 23:54 BST
Final day before the Transat Paprec start
Final day before the Transat Paprec start
The countdown is almost over
The countdown is almost over. Tomorrow, Sunday, April 20, at precisely 13:02, the 19 duos competing in the Transat Paprec will cast off for a high-intensity Atlantic crossing.
by Transat Paprec
Posted 19 Apr 21:01 BST
ILCA 6 Youth Europeans at Vilamoura overall
ILCA 6 Youth Europeans at Vilamoura overall
Titles decided in challenging and shifty conditions on the final day
The ILCA 6 Youth European Championship came to a close today after six days of high-level competition and world-class performances in Vilamoura.
by Prow Media
Posted 19 Apr 19:09 BST
Grael reflects on Mubadala Brazil's first season
Grael reflects on Mubadala Brazil's first season
Challenging conditions, big goals and gaining the team's trust
It's been a whirlwind first season for Mubadala Brazil so far. The team, led by SailGP's first female driver and double Olympic champion Martine Grael, entered the league alongside Red Bull Italy at the start of the season.
by SailGP
Posted 19 Apr 14:23 BST
£10 off RYA adult or family membership
£10 off RYA adult or family membership
This spring, make it official - join the RYA community
Now's the perfect time to take the next step in your boating journey. Join RYA membership today and unlock exclusive benefits designed to help you get more from life on the water.
by RYA Membership
Posted 19 Apr 12:00 BST
2025 RORC Easter Challenge Day 1
2025 RORC Easter Challenge Day 1
PRO Stuart Childerley and the RORC Race Team organised a series of practice starts
The Royal Ocean Racing Club training regatta, the RORC Easter Challenge supported by North Sails, kicked off on Easter Friday with sporty conditions in the Solent.
by Louay Habib / RORC
Posted 19 Apr 11:43 BST
Phantom Open at Bowmoor
Phantom Open at Bowmoor
Conditions vary widely over the four races
Bowmoor SC hosted a joint Hadron and Phantom Open on 12 April with the Phantoms taking the first start. The Phantoms comprised four home boats and four visitors.
by Tom Whittingham
Posted 19 Apr 10:39 BST
2025 Antigua Classic Yacht Regatta Day 2
2025 Antigua Classic Yacht Regatta Day 2
It couldn't have been better
The second day of racing at the Antigua Classic Yacht Regatta continued with perfect 12-15 knot trade easterly trade winds, it really couldn't have been better sailing conditions.
by Antigua Classic Yacht Regatta
Posted 19 Apr 01:33 BST
Catapults at Yorkshire Dales
Catapults at Yorkshire Dales
Gareth Ede showed his form with five wins out of five races
Gareth Ede showed his form with five wins out of five races in very different conditions at the Catapults' first event of the season held over the weekend of 12-13 April.
by Stuart Ede
Posted 18 Apr 21:00 BST
Challengers at Castle Semple
Challengers at Castle Semple
The first event of the 2025 Scottish Travellers Series
The first event of the 2025 Scottish Travellers was held on the weekend 12-13 April at the very welcoming Castle Semple SC, near Glasgow. A kindly sailing god replaced the usual Scottish weather by plenty of sunshine and a decent breeze.
by Arthur Logan & Duncan Greenhalgh
Posted 18 Apr 20:40 BST
DF95 Spring Series Event 3 at Barton's Point
DF95 Spring Series Event 3 at Barton's Point
7 different winners in the 16 races
Fifteen DF95 sailors turned out for East Kent RSC's 3rd Spring Series meeting at Barton's Point, Ralph Wilkinson and Jim La Roche undertaking race officer duties.
by Peter Jackson
Posted 18 Apr 20:19 BST
How to follow the Transat Paprec
How to follow the Transat Paprec
This Sunday at 13:02, the 19 duos competing will set sail across the Atlantic
This Sunday at 13:02, the 19 duos competing in the Transat Paprec will set sail across the Atlantic Ocean. The morning promises to be full of emotion.
by Transat Paprec
Posted 18 Apr 19:48 BST
ILCA 6 Youth Europeans at Vilamoura Day 5
ILCA 6 Youth Europeans at Vilamoura Day 5
Steady south-west winds and fair racing conditions for all fleets
The fifth day of the ILCA 6 Youth European Championship unfolded under similar weather conditions to the previous day, offering steady south-west winds and fair racing conditions for all fleets.
by Prow Media
Posted 18 Apr 16:44 BST
The Musto Skiff Mainsail X hits Stokes Bay
The Musto Skiff Mainsail X hits Stokes Bay
Brennan Robinson, tried out the smaller sail at the Stokes Bay Open earlier this month
Musto Skiff sailor, Brennan Robinson, tried out the smaller sized Mainsail X at the Stokes Bay Open earlier this month.
by Brennan Robinson
Posted 18 Apr 15:28 BST
Preparation and fine tuning at an all-time high
Preparation and fine tuning at an all-time high
As the 52 Super Series 2025 season beckons
With the start of the 2025 52 SUPER SERIES season looming large on the horizon, more than half of the race fleet have just completed a pre-season training week as teams look to reach a level of preparation never seen before in the fleet.
by 52 Super Series
Posted 18 Apr 15:14 BST
IOM European Championship in Rogoznica, Croatia
IOM European Championship in Rogoznica, Croatia
Robert Matulja clinches gold in a highly competitive fleet of 98 participants
Croatia once again solidified its prominent position in the International One Metre (IOM) class, hosting a truly exceptional European Championship in Rogoznica.
by JK Val Šibenik
Posted 18 Apr 14:25 BST
PolarWave Launches new Lightweight 40mm Ratchet
PolarWave Launches new Lightweight 40mm Ratchet
Designed for High-Performance Dinghies and Skiffs
PolarWave, the rising name in high-performance sailing hardware, today announced the launch of its newest innovation: the 40mm Ratchet Block—engineered for strength, speed, and simplicity.
by Sea Sure
Posted 18 Apr 12:00 BST
Exposure Marine adds 3 unique RAW range products
Unique to the sailing world, these latest products feature red light designed to optimise night vision. They have all been developed to meet World Sailing Offshore Special Regulations for safety.
Make me smile even wider and brighter
What's better than writing about a great programme to get people into yachting? Well, how about actually speaking with a former participant who has then gone on to work in the industry. That's what!
New IC-M25 EVO Marine VHF Radio
The Icom IC-M25 EVO is a new buoyant marine VHF handheld radio designed to provide superior performance on the water for those participating in boating and water-based activities.
The holistic approach of Ancasta Yacht Services
Take a look behind the wood, gelcoat and trim panels on any modern yacht or powerboat, and you'll see that they are complex things. An array of cables, hoses & pipes interconnects electronic devices and amenities which make life on board more comfortable.
£10 off RYA adult or family membership
Now's the perfect time to take the next step in your boating journey. Join RYA membership today and unlock exclusive benefits designed to help you get more from life on the water.
Jazz Turner explains more about Project FEAR
I caught up with Jazz Turner, who cited "the pure freedom I get when on the water" as the most important thing to her. Most of us sailors can appreciate that, but what we cannot really empathise with is being told you may only have 6 months to live.
PolarWave Launches new Lightweight 40mm Ratchet
PolarWave, the rising name in high-performance sailing hardware, today announced the launch of its newest innovation: the 40mm Ratchet Block—engineered for strength, speed, and simplicity.
Pro Sailing Drama and Intrigue
What a couple of weeks it has been in the world of professional sailing: SailGP, the America's Cup, and the sailors themselves have all been in the mainstream news for one reason or another.
P&B are hiring!
For over 35 years P&B have been transforming dinghy hulls into championship winning boats. Browse our list of current vacancies below and you could soon be helping us achieve excellence within the sport of sailing.
For the love of small, fast boats - the Cape 26
The proverbial chicken, an egg, and boats. Not entirely sure I had ever pondered that until after my recent conversation with Davey James and Mark Mills. The genesis for the discussion was the reveal of the new Cape 26 OD....
The Real Impact of Sprit Tension in an Optimist
You might think that there's nothing more to learn about Optimist sailing—that you've heard it all.
The Proving Ground
The end of an Olympic quadrennial cycle often brings sailing campaigns to an end. Some partnerships in doublehanded classes split, with helm and crew going their separate ways, while others use the time to reflect on their future.
SWITCH Boat Tour & Fittings Guide
Team Allen sailor Ross “Rossgo” Banham brought his latest foiling craft, the SWITCH One Design by Element 6, to the Allen factory for a full hardware refit.
The most important job in sailing
I am putting forward that falls to Nick Scott and his team. Namely to secure its competitive future by addressing challenges and delivering radical change while bringing people on that journey with him.
Sailing into the Unknown with Craig Wood
Henri-Lloyd have teamed up with Craig Wood on his journey to become the first triple amputee in history to sail solo, non-stop, and unsupported across the Pacific Ocean. Read on as we follow Craig's pioneering journey.
Revealing the Secrets of the 'Impossible' XR 41
The XR 41 from X-Yachts was quite a departure from what they'd been doing for the last 15 years: concentrating on high-end Performance Racing Cruisers. This is an out and out race yacht, but it's also a sporty cruiser, thanks to its modular interior.