Admiral's Cup opens with a test of endurance Admiral's Cup opens with a test of endurance From light air to full send in the 160nm Channel Race The Admiral's Cup got under way with a light start for the 160nm Channel Race but by the next morning the fleet returned with all of the crews soaking wet and bleary eyed, having gone through the wringer in the English Channel. by Louay Habib / RORC Posted 20 Jul 14:23 BST Fuerteventura PWA Grand Slam Day 2 Fuerteventura PWA Grand Slam Day 2 Sarah-Quita Offringa & Maciek Rutkowski assume control Day two of the 2025 Fuerteventura PWA Grand Slam didn't disappointment as the Sotavento wind machine continued, although slightly lighter than yesterday, especially earlier on in the day. by Chris Yates Posted 20 Jul 12:52 BST The oldest footage of Wayfarer dinghy sailing The oldest footage of Wayfarer dinghy sailing A look back into our video archive, from 1964 to 1995 Our video archive is fully searchable, and updated weekly with the latest sailing videos, but here we look back at early cruising in the Wayfarer dinghy class, just as popular as racing in them. by Magnus Smith Posted 20 Jul 12:00 BST One month to the 20th Palermo-Montecarlo Regatta One month to the 20th Palermo-Montecarlo Regatta A major international edition is under way for the regatta's twentieth anniversary The Palermo-Montecarlo regatta is approaching its twentieth anniversary, a prestigious milestone that seems to have arrived in a flash, since that distant August 2005, the year with the debut victory of a legendary yacht, the Steinlager II oceanic ketch. by Palermo-Montecarlo Posted 20 Jul 09:26 BST Women on the Water (WoW) at Stewartby Water Women on the Water (WoW) at Stewartby Water Inaugural gathering of its newly formed group On the 12th of July, Stewartby Sailing Club witnessed the inaugural gathering of its newly formed Women on the Water (WoW) group. The day was graced with excellent sailing conditions, featuring a light to moderate breeze and clear blue skies. by Sarah Binstead Posted 20 Jul 08:50 BST Fuerteventura PWA Grand Slam Day 1 Fuerteventura PWA Grand Slam Day 1 Fuerte by name, Fuerte by nature as winds exceed 40 knots Fuerte by name, Fuerte by nature as winds exceed 40 knots to test mettle of world's best racers as Femke van der Veen and Pierre Mortefon lead overnight rankings. by Chris Yates Posted 20 Jul 08:35 BST Lymington CraftInsure Silver Scorpion Open Day 1 Lymington CraftInsure Silver Scorpion Open Day 1 Joining the town's regatta for the third year running Fourteen Scorpions accepted the Lymington Town SC and Royal Lymington YC invitations to enjoy a class start in their regatta for the third year, a great addition to the CraftInsure Silver Scorpion Open Meeting circuit. by Nick Lightbody Posted 20 Jul 08:20 BST WASZP Games 2025: Women's Sprint Championship WASZP Games 2025: Women's Sprint Championship Tight racing as the female sailors went head-to-head on the SailGP sprint course The start of the WASZP Women's Sprint Championship delivered a spectacular showcase of talent, tactics, and tight racing as female sailors went head-to-head on the SailGP sprint course. by Nicola Hoyle Posted 20 Jul 06:22 BST Long Beach Olympic Classes Regatta day 6 Long Beach Olympic Classes Regatta day 6 Staying in pressure on day two for the Skiffs, Boards and Multihulls While yesterday's theme was Super Death Reaching and survival, today was a 10...stay in the pressure! by Long Beach Yacht Club Posted 20 Jul 05:55 BST Slingsby's crew in Top 3 Slingsby's crew in Top 3 Despite 'Sword and Shield' conditions on the Solent The Bonds Flying Roos remain firmly in the hunt for a place in tomorrow's winner-takes-all Final at the Emirates Great Britain Sail Grand Prix in Portsmouth, finishing the opening day in third place. by BONDS Flying Roos Posted 19 Jul 22:24 BST Emirates GBR top the leaderboard Emirates GBR top the leaderboard On day one of the Emirates Great Britain Sail Grand Prix Home team Emirates GBR is top of the leaderboard after day one of the Emirates Great Britain Sail Grand Prix in Portsmouth. The British crew, driven by Olympic gold medallist Dylan Fletcher, delighted the 10,000 fans on Southsea Common. by Emirates GBR SailGP Team Posted 19 Jul 20:20 BST Emirates GBR storm to top of event leaderboard Emirates GBR storm to top of event leaderboard After Day One of SailGP Portsmouth debut Hometown glory for Dylan Fletcher's Emirates Great Britain SailGP Team as they lead the fleet after a picture perfect opening day of the Emirates Great Britain Sail Grand Prix | Portsmouth. by SailGP Posted 19 Jul 19:52 BST 2025 Admiral's Cup RORC Channel Race kicks off 2025 Admiral's Cup RORC Channel Race kicks off The key today, as with the entire Admiral's Cup, is consistency The RORC Channel Race started in light downwind breeze in the central Solent with a flooding tide. The spinnaker start for the 30 Admiral's Cup boats, in tight formation with the tide, would have had nerves jangling on board. by Louay Habib / RORC Posted 19 Jul 19:00 BST Mark Wright & Jamie Redknapp sail the F50 Mark Wright & Jamie Redknapp sail the F50 Joining the Emirates GBR SailGP Team on-board ahead of the Portsmouth SailGP event Mark Wright and Jamie Redknapp joined Emirates GBR on-board the team's F50 race boat ahead of the Emirates Great Britain Sail Grand Prix in Portsmouth this weekend. by Emirates GBR SailGP Team Posted 19 Jul 14:58 BST Solo Spring Championship Re-sail at Hill Head Solo Spring Championship Re-sail at Hill Head 19 sailors were greeted to a classic day on the Solent This event was a reschedule of the Solo Spring Championship, and as such, Hill Head SC offered up the possibility to combine it with their Southern Series event. by Nigel Thomas Posted 19 Jul 14:49 BST Emirates GBR tops Impact League standings Emirates GBR tops Impact League standings SailGP team wins second focus area - Accelerating Inclusion SailGP has announced the winners of the second Focus Area of its industry-leading Impact League - Emirates GBR SailGP Team - as the home-team and defending Impact League champions get set for an epic weekend of racing in Portsmouth, July 19-20. by SailGP Posted 19 Jul 14:15 BST Calling all Mirror Sailors... Calling all Mirror Sailors... Get your entry in for the Nationals at Netley Sailing Club! Now is your time... if you haven't heard, Netley Sailing Club on the sunny south coast is hosting this year's Mirror Nationals. by Terry Hunt Posted 19 Jul 14:13 BST Gran Canaria, World Wingfoil capital again Gran Canaria, World Wingfoil capital again Cementing its place on the global stage of nautical sports For the third year in a row, Gran Canaria cements its place on the global stage of nautical sports as it hosts a key event on the Global Wingsports Association (GWA) World Tour: the Gran Canaria GWA Wingfoil World Cup 2025. by Gabinete de prensa Posted 19 Jul 13:00 BST 75 Years on the Water 75 Years on the Water GP14 class release Anniversary Book From its concept in 1949, with prototypes taken to Dovey Sailing Club in Aberdovey, testing if the boat floated in the Dovey estuary, the book 75 YEARS ON THE WATER, shows that the Class has not only a history but a future. by Ann Penny Posted 19 Jul 11:01 BST Cape 31 Med Circuit Round 4 at Imperia Day 1 Cape 31 Med Circuit Round 4 at Imperia Day 1 Two races sailed in light and tricky conditions The Cape 31 fleet kicked off racing in Imperia with two races sailed in light and tricky conditions, demanding patience and precision from teams across the board. by Tor Tomlinson Cheney Posted 19 Jul 09:08 BST Long Beach Olympic Classes Regatta day 5 Long Beach Olympic Classes Regatta day 5 Wind gusting to 18 knots on day one for the Skiffs, Boards and Multihulls At the top of their classes, competitors got Long Beach's finest on Thursday, wind gusting to 18 with waves and sunshine....perfect conditions. The steady offshore breeze and classic Long Beach conditions will deliver tight races between competitors. by Long Beach Yacht Club Posted 19 Jul 05:13 BST 2025 WASZP Pre-Games in Weymouth overall 2025 WASZP Pre-Games in Weymouth overall Light winds prevailed for the final day Light winds prevailed for the final day of the WASZP Pre-Games, seeing the racing postponed as sailors waited for the breeze to make up its mind. by Nicola Hoyle Posted 19 Jul 03:57 BST Aussies hunt 'Ashes on Water' win Aussies hunt 'Ashes on Water' win The BONDS Flying Roos are looking to bounce back with a vengeance in Portsmouth Fresh off a bruising weekend in New York, the BONDS Flying Roos are looking to bounce back with a vengeance as they take on long time rivals Great Britain in their home waters at the Emirates Great Britain Sail Grand Prix, held in Portsmouth. by BONDS Flying Roos Posted 18 Jul 22:27 BST Star-studded Admiral's Cup press conference Star-studded Admiral's Cup press conference Excitement is building in Cowes ahead of the revived event Excitement is building in Cowes ahead of the 2025 Admiral's Cup. On Friday 18th July, the Royal Ocean Racing Club (RORC) hosted an official press conference at its Cowes Clubhouse. by Louay Habib/RORC Posted 18 Jul 22:20 BST 4 Ultim rocketships to contest Rolex Fastnet Race 4 Ultim rocketships to contest Rolex Fastnet Race The giant 32m long by 23m wide flying trimarans are taking part in the 100th anniversary edition While the 50ft flying catamarans competing at SailGP Portsmouth this weekend will be impressive, charging out of the opposite western end of the Solent will be giant 32m long by 23m wide flying Ultim trimarans taking part in the 100th anniversary edition. by James Boyd / RORC Posted 18 Jul 19:44 BST SailGP comes to Portsmouth! SailGP comes to Portsmouth! We speak to the sailors ahead of the weekend The Emirates Great Britain Sail Grand Prix | Portsmouth takes place this weekend, with the 12 teams competing in F50 catamarans close to the waterfront, where a massive grandstand has been built for the spectators. by Mark Jardine Posted 18 Jul 18:41 BST Next RYA Connected Webinar: Keeping Sailing Safe Next RYA Connected Webinar: Keeping Sailing Safe Creating Policies and Getting Criminal Records Checks Right Join us on Monday the 28th July at 7pm for our next Connected Webinar - Keeping Sailing Safe: Creating Policies and Getting Criminal Records Checks Right. by Gareth Brookes Posted 18 Jul 16:00 BST The Curtain Falls on the 2025 Moth Worlds The Curtain Falls on the 2025 Moth Worlds A week of Wind, Talent, and Great Sailing in Malcesine After 6 intense days of racing, the 2025 Moth World Championship officially came to a close on Sunday. Hosted by Fraglia Vela Malcesine from July 6 to 13, this extraordinary event brought together 137 sailors from 25 countries on the waters of Lake Garda. by Fraglia Vela Malcesine Posted 18 Jul 15:04 BST Elite Training at New Sailing Centre Elite Training at New Sailing Centre Canash Beach, St Vincent, hosts international sailors The SVG Sailing Association held a successful High Performance Race Training Clinic, at the newly established High Performance Centre at Canash Beach, St Vincent. The four-day event ran from July 13th to 16th. by SVG Sailing Association Posted 18 Jul 14:51 BST McIntyre Mini Globe Race Leg 3 Preview McIntyre Mini Globe Race Leg 3 Preview The race to South Africa starts from Vuda Marina Fiji on 26th July In a world-first sailing challenge, 15 solo sailors from eight countries are navigating identical 5.8-meter (19-foot) self-built plywood yachts around the globe— The fleet has enjoyed a five week stopover in Fiji at the end of Leg 2. by McIntyre Mini Globe Race Posted 18 Jul 14:25 BST Third time Finn World No.1 for Alessandro Marega Third time Finn World No.1 for Alessandro Marega Maintaining the top spot in the Finn World Ranking List Italy's Alessandro Marega maintains the top spot in the Finn World Ranking List for the third consecutive release. He remains World No. 1 with an 80-point lead over France's Laurent Hay. by Robert Deaves Posted 18 Jul 14:18 BST Comets at Shustoke Comets at Shustoke Sunscreen was applied liberally and hydration levels were questioned Shustoke Sailing Club hosted its Comet Open on Sunday 13th July under blazing skies and soaring temperatures as the summer heatwave showed no signs of abating. Sunscreen was applied liberally and hydration levels were questioned. by Dave Turtle Posted 18 Jul 14:10 BST OK Nationals at Dabchicks overall OK Nationals at Dabchicks overall Oli Davenport wins on West Mersea island Thirty OKs gathered at Dabchicks SC on West Mersea island from 12th-15th July for the 2025 OK Dinghy National Championships. With the European Championships having been held just a week or so earlier some notable sailors were absent. by Karen Robertson Posted 18 Jul 13:36 BST Mengeham Rythe Sailing Club celebrates 75 years Mengeham Rythe Sailing Club celebrates 75 years On a sun-drenched weekend in late June, Mengeham Creek came alive with celebration On a sun-drenched weekend in late June, Mengeham Creek came alive with celebration. by Cat Dawtrey Posted 18 Jul 13:05 BST The International Moths are back in Torquay The International Moths are back in Torquay For their UK Nationals in September The Royal Torbay Yacht Club is pleased to announce that the prestigious International Moth National Championship will be held in Torquay from September 3rd - 7th 2025. by Bob Penfold Posted 18 Jul 11:48 BST World Sailing Nations Cup to make grand return World Sailing Nations Cup to make grand return After a seven-year hiatus, World Sailing has officially opened the bid process for host cities After a seven-year hiatus, the World Sailing Nations Cup, the ultimate event to crown the world's top match-racing nations, is making its much-anticipated return. by World Sailing Posted 18 Jul 10:08 BST Trophies arrive at RNIYC in advance of Eurocup Trophies arrive at RNIYC in advance of Eurocup RS400 UK & Irish National Championship starts in just over a fortnight Royal North of Ireland Yacht Club took delivery of the prize ware for the upcoming RS400 Eurocup and UK/Irish Nationals 3rd-8th August. by Gerry Reid Posted 18 Jul 09:46 BST 2025 WASZP Pre-Games in Weymouth Day 2 2025 WASZP Pre-Games in Weymouth Day 2 A classic British summer's day as sailors launched beneath a blanket of grey cloud and drizzle The second day of the WASZP Pre-Games served up a classic British summer's day as sailors launched beneath a blanket of grey cloud and with a hug of fresh drizzle. by Nicola Hoyle Posted 18 Jul 06:24 BST Dates set for 2026 Congressional Cup & Ficker Cup Dates set for 2026 Congressional Cup & Ficker Cup 2026 will mark the 61st edition of the iconic Congressional Cup event The LBYC and World Match Racing Tour today announced the dates for the 2026 Long Beach Yacht Club Congressional Cup and Ficker Cup, both official stages of the World Match Racing Tour, the longest running global professional sailing series. by World Match Racing Tour Posted 17 Jul 23:54 BST British Contender Association training at Oxford British Contender Association training at Oxford Aimed at those joining the fleet, as well as those working through the mid-fleet Once again Oxford Sailing Club hosted the Contender class to allow them to iron out those boat handling, speed and tactical creases, that accumulate from the washing machine of club and open sailing. by BCA Posted 17 Jul 22:35 BST Emirates GBR ready for battle Emirates GBR ready for battle As SailGP's fast and furious racing returns to UK shores this weekend The Emirates Great Britain Sail Grand Prix takes place in Portsmouth on 19/20 July, with 20,000 fans expected to line the shore at Southsea Common to witness 12 national teams compete in identical foiling 50ft catamarans. by Emirates GBR SailGP Team Posted 17 Jul 22:31 BST Border Counties Midweek Sailing Series at Bala Border Counties Midweek Sailing Series at Bala 24 boats of varying classes took to the waters of Llyn Tegid Llyn Tegid saw the Border Counties Midweek Sailing Tuesday club return for another great day of sailing on this large lake winds were predicted and they didn't disappoint with a good breeze throughout the day. by Dave Thomas Posted 17 Jul 22:22 BST Middle Sea Race fleet continues to build Middle Sea Race fleet continues to build Global fleet is equally diverse in terms of experience, with debutants and serial attendees The 2025 Rolex Middle Sea Race is scheduled to start on Saturday, 18 October. Yachts ranging in size from 9.75 to 22 metres (32 to 72 feet) have entered so far representing 14 nations, including Australia, Argentina, China and the United States. by Rolex Middle Sea Race Media Posted 17 Jul 21:59 BST Wayfarer Eastern Area Championship at Medway Wayfarer Eastern Area Championship at Medway Held in memory of Richard Stone The Craftinsure UK Wayfarer National Circuit - Eastern Area Championships returned to Medway Yacht Club for the first time since 2023 over the weekend, drawing a strong contingent of visitors and fleet front-runners from across the country. by Sam Pygall Posted 17 Jul 21:29 BST Ian Williams - Eight times WMRT champion Ian Williams - Eight times WMRT champion Shirley Robertson is joined by eight-time World Match Racing Champion Ian Williams Shirley Robertson is joined by eight-time World Match Racing Champion Ian Williams, as the duo get together to discuss Williams' career at the sharp end of the most combative discipline in the sport of competitive sailing. by Shirley Robertson Posted 17 Jul 17:50 BST Loch Long Week 2025 Preview Loch Long Week 2025 Preview 64th edition to be held next week at Cove Sailing Club, Argyll This year it is the turn of Cove Sailing Club, Argyll to host the annual sailing regatta for the 64th Loch Long One Design Class. by Tom Walker Posted 17 Jul 17:30 BST Snipe Open at Stone Snipe Open at Stone The event saw competitors from several countries and representation from 3 continents Saturday 12th July, the Snipe open at Stone began with 28 boats competing. The event saw competitors from several countries and representation from 3 continents. In the spirit of keeping competitors on their toes, a club line was used for the starts. by Audrey Foley and Connor Line Posted 17 Jul 16:53 BST Dart 15 National Championship at Bridlington Dart 15 National Championship at Bridlington 42 competitors arrived to a very warm welcome from the Royal Yorkshire YC A stellar weekend of champagne sailing for our first visit to Bridlington - the 2025 Dart 15 fleet Nationals sponsored by Noble Marine insurance really was a weekend to remember! by Jenny Ball Posted 17 Jul 15:47 BST