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