National 12 Inland Championships at Northampton National 12 Inland Championships at Northampton Also the final event of the Craftinsure National Series The 2025 National 12 Inland Championships were held on the 8th and 9th of November at Northampton Sailing Club, drawing a strong and enthusiastic fleet from across the country. by Tom Stewart Posted 11 Nov 11:18 GMT Jersey Regatta welcomes new title sponsor Jersey Regatta welcomes new title sponsor A three-year agreement with Butterfield The Jersey's combined sailing clubs' organising committee is delighted to announce that Butterfield in Jersey will be the new title sponsor of the Jersey Regatta in 2026 as part of a three-year agreement. by Jersey Regatta Posted 11 Nov 11:14 GMT Monaco Sportsboat Winter Series Act 1 overall Monaco Sportsboat Winter Series Act 1 overall G-Spot wins at home And they're off! Yacht Club de Monaco launched the 2025-2026 season of the Monaco Sportsboat Winter Series this weekend by Yacht Club de Monaco Posted 11 Nov 10:19 GMT World Sailing Annual Conference praised as success World Sailing Annual Conference praised as success The General Assembly was the last meeting of the 2025 World Sailing Conference. World Sailing President Quanhai Li and World Sailing CEO David Graham have praised the success of the 2025 World Sailing Annual Conference, a week which culminated in the election of two female Vice Presidents to deliver a gender-balanced Board. by World Sailing Posted 11 Nov 10:16 GMT Lightning 368 Rum & Mince Pie Open Lightning 368 Rum & Mince Pie Open A challenging day of big wind shifts There were 12 Lightings for the end of season Rum and Mince Pies Open at West Oxfordshire SC. They were greeted to a sunny day but little wind which was coming across the lake so it was going to be a challenging day of light winds and big wind shifts. by Simon Hopkins & Caroline Hollier Posted 11 Nov 10:09 GMT Strebor IOM open meeting at Birkenhead Strebor IOM open meeting at Birkenhead Every weather forecast was predicting light winds from a 'challenging direction' In the run up to the Strebor IOM Open at Birkenhead every weather forecast was predicting light south westerly winds which, for those that know Birkenhead, could at best be described as a 'challenging direction'. by Paul Plested Posted 11 Nov 09:06 GMT DF95s at Birkenhead DF95s at Birkenhead No complaints about a slightly early finish with just 15 races completed Nineteen Skippers began to assemble at the club soon after 8am when the Commodore opened up. With a forecast SW breeze veering to WSW or W, it was a surprise to see a light SE breeze blowing down the lake from the clubhouse. by Peter Baldwin Posted 11 Nov 08:10 GMT Solent Super Series round 3 at Lymington Solent Super Series round 3 at Lymington Starting on a bright November morning with a light and shifting wind The Solent Super Series crews returned to their boats for Round 3 on a bright November morning and were met by light and shifting wind (roughly from the west). by Mark Angell Posted 11 Nov 06:03 GMT Predictwind A-Class Catamaran World Championships Predictwind A-Class Catamaran World Championships Here's how to follow the racing at the Predictwind A-Class Worlds on live video and race trackers. The Predictwind A-Class Catamaran World Championships are underway off Milford Beach. Here's how you can follow the racing on live video and race trackers. by Richard Gladwell, Sail-World.com/nz Posted 10 Nov 23:19 GMT Henri-Lloyd expands its presence in Norway Henri-Lloyd expands its presence in Norway Two new stores opened in Bergen and Tromsø British sailing apparel brand Henri-Lloyd is building on its popularity in Norway as its parent company, Monte Rosa Sport, opens two new retail stores in Bergen and Tromsø this month. by Henri-Lloyd Posted 10 Nov 18:41 GMT WASZP All-Stars Invitational WASZP All-Stars Invitational Where the Best WASZP Sailors Rise! Being named an All-Star is a statement: you're one of the best. Earn your place. Make your mark. Become a WASZP All-Star. by WASZP Class Posted 10 Nov 17:44 GMT 2025 US Melges 24 Nationals to hit the big shifts 2025 US Melges 24 Nationals to hit the big shifts Gearing up in Pensacola for what promises to be one of the most competitive championships With the start of the 2025 U.S. Melges 24 National Championship just days away, 40 teams from all across the North American continent and beyond are on the move. Over the last couple of weeks, competitors have been finalizing every detail. by U.S. Melges 24 Class Association Posted 10 Nov 16:48 GMT Your first defence against wind and water Your first defence against wind and water Your outer shell does more than keep you dry - it's your barrier against the elements When it comes to performance on the water, your outer shell does more than keep you dry - it's your barrier against the elements. by Rooster Posted 10 Nov 14:30 GMT MYA Scottish IOM Travellers 3 at Kinghorn Loch MYA Scottish IOM Travellers 3 at Kinghorn Loch One Metres conclude Sir Thomas Lipton Trophy series The T3 was the final event in the overall MYA Scottish District IOM Championship where the series winner is presented with the very handsome Sir Thomas Lipton Trophy. by John Owens Posted 10 Nov 09:39 GMT America's Cup: Kiwis fire up AC40 America's Cup: Kiwis fire up AC40 After what felt like a quiet year of preparation, Emirates Team New Zealand has roared back to life After what felt like a quiet year of preparation, Emirates Team New Zealand has roared back to life. The America's Cup Defenders are back out on the water, back in rhythm, and back on the road to the 38th America's Cup. by Emirates Team New Zealand Posted 10 Nov 06:42 GMT All set at the PredictWind A-Class Cat Worlds 2025 All set at the PredictWind A-Class Cat Worlds 2025 The practice is over and all is set for the main event in New Zealand The practising is over at the PredictWind A-Cat Worlds, and the race committees are tuned like fine violins. The wonderful volunteer shore crews are poised like greyhounds in the slips, for it's 'all stations to general quarters!', on Tuesday. by Gordon Upton Posted 10 Nov 06:31 GMT Bembridge Illusion Guy Fawkes Trophy 2025 Bembridge Illusion Guy Fawkes Trophy 2025 A trophy that goes back to the early 1990s The weekend Regatta was for the Guy Fawkes Trophy - a trophy that goes back to the early 1990s with Vernon Stratton as its first winner. by Mike Samuelson Posted 10 Nov 06:19 GMT Musto Skiffs at the Itchenor Firecracker Musto Skiffs at the Itchenor Firecracker It's usually an event with Baltic weather! 11 Mustos assembled for their now established end of season event at Itchenor. It's usually an event with Baltic weather where sailors have to thaw out around the fire in the cosy clubhouse, but this time the event started with sun, warmth - and no wind. by Dave Poston Posted 10 Nov 05:57 GMT 49er, 49erFX & Nacra 17 Junior Europeans overall 49er, 49erFX & Nacra 17 Junior Europeans overall Champions crowned in Sferracavallo The 2025 Junior Europeans for the Nacra 17, 49er, and 49erFX classes came to an exciting close today at Circolo Velico Sferracavallo, following four days of high-level competition that tested both skill and strategy across varying weather conditions. by 49er & Nacra 17 Sailing Posted 9 Nov 17:55 GMT 2026 RORC Nelson's Cup Series Preview 2026 RORC Nelson's Cup Series Preview Tactics, trade winds and island time For boats based in or heading to the Caribbean for February 2026, the fourth edition of the RORC Nelson's Cup Series offers the perfect balance of world-class race management, competitive racing, and laid-back Antiguan hospitality. by Louay Habib / RORC Posted 9 Nov 17:41 GMT Salcombe Yacht Club Winter Series Race 3 Salcombe Yacht Club Winter Series Race 3 A lovely sunny mild day with a ferocious tide Competitors in the third race of the winter series were greeted by a lovely sunny mild day. The wind was a rather fickle westerly, the tide a ferocious 5.2 metres and there was more weed in the estuary than in Brixton on a Saturday night. by Dan Bridger & David Greening Posted 9 Nov 17:20 GMT Barco Brasil take the 'Sharps' lead Barco Brasil take the 'Sharps' lead In the Globe40 at Reunion Island The Brazilian competitor BARCO BRASIL (Class40 151) crossed the finish line in Saint Paul Bay on Reunion Island yesterday at 05:47 UTC after 36 days, 14 hours, and 47 minutes of racing from Cape Verde in this second leg of the GLOBE40. by Sirius Events Posted 9 Nov 13:50 GMT EurILCA Sustainability Programme EurILCA Sustainability Programme Participating in World Sailing's Sustainability Sessions on 12th November EurILCA is proud to announce its participation in World Sailing's Sustainability Sessions 2025 with a presentation titled "Our Race Toward a Sustainable Future". by The EurILCA Team Posted 9 Nov 11:08 GMT 18ft Skiff SIXT Spring Championship Race 5 18ft Skiff SIXT Spring Championship Race 5 World champion Yandoo team faultless in the 20-knot southerly winds 2025 JJ Giltinan world champion Yandoo team of Tom Needham, Fang Warren and Lewis Brake were faultless in the 20-knot southerly winds which swept across Sydney Harbour, as they powered their skiff to a brilliant near-all-the-way victory. by Frank Quealey Posted 9 Nov 09:57 GMT 50% off Vaikobi VCOLD Base Layer Top! 50% off Vaikobi VCOLD Base Layer Top! 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Super light hollow yarn, moisture-wicking fleece, super soft cozy feeling, won't overheat, quick-drying, UV50+. by Vaikobi Posted 9 Nov 06:36 GMT The Ultimate Cold-Weather System Has Arrived The Ultimate Cold-Weather System Has Arrived The Zhik Performance Drysuit sets a new standard in waterproof protection Redesigned for elite performance in cold, wet conditions, the Zhik Performance Drysuit sets a new standard in waterproof protection. by Zhik Posted 8 Nov 21:00 GMT World Sailing elects two Vice Presidents World Sailing elects two Vice Presidents Dr Sophia Papamichalopoulos OLY and Corinne Migraine voted in At the 2025 World Sailing General Assembly, the final meeting of the 2025 Annual Conference in Dún Laoghaire, Ireland, World Sailing Member National Authorities voted in the Vice Presidential elections. by World Sailing Posted 8 Nov 18:45 GMT Harken Grip&Go Aluminum Winch Handle Harken Grip&Go Aluminum Winch Handle Lightweight, fast-acting, ball bearing locking winch handle makes grinding winches easy! Lightweight and fast-acting, the Aluminum Grip&Go ball bearing locking winch handle makes grinding winches easy! Racers will manoeuvre faster and cruisers will have confidence in a reliable and easy-to-use winch handle. by Harken UK Posted 8 Nov 14:30 GMT Cadet class grows new squadrons Cadet class grows new squadrons Nationals attendance is also up, as more young sailors enjoy the Cadet family Cadet class sailors and families enjoyed the UK National Championships at Brixham in August, and were delighted to count 50 GBR boats in attendance, with three new clubs sending teams along, which is great to see! by Magnus Smith Posted 8 Nov 12:00 GMT Finn World Ranking November 2025 Finn World Ranking November 2025 Marega now drops to second with the current European champion, Valerian Lebrun up to third. Laurent Hay, from France, has returned to the top of the 10th Finn World Ranking list after another successful season, including wining the International Finn Cup Malcesine and the Spanish championship in Ibiza. by Robert Deaves Posted 8 Nov 09:43 GMT RYA Dinghy & Watersports Show 2026 tickets on sale RYA Dinghy & Watersports Show 2026 tickets on sale The UK's biggest celebration of small-boat sailing and watersports returns The UK's biggest celebration of small-boat sailing and watersports returns to Farnborough International on 21-22 February 2026, bringing together the community for a weekend of inspiration, innovation and practical know-how. by RYA Dinghy & Watersports Show Posted 8 Nov 09:00 GMT Upgrades to Palm Beach XI ahead of 2025 RSHR Upgrades to Palm Beach XI ahead of 2025 RSHR Details of the race yacht's ambitious transformation revealed Just days after announcing its custodianship of the iconic Wild Oats XI, now reborn as Palm Beach XI, Palm Beach Motor Yachts today unveiled the details of the race yacht's ambitious transformation at the Fort Lauderdale International Boat Show. by Palm Beach Motor Yachts Posted 8 Nov 06:42 GMT Beyou and Lagravière complete a stunning victory Beyou and Lagravière complete a stunning victory On Charal in the Transat Café L'OR The French sailors Jérémie Beyou and Morgan Lagravière on board Charal sailed to victory on Friday in the 17th edition of the Transat Café L'OR, to complete a convincing win in the IMOCA Class. by Ed Gorman / IMOCA Globe Series Posted 8 Nov 06:35 GMT ILCA Inland Championships at Draycote ILCA Inland Championships at Draycote It was a full weekend that demanded absolute focus Over the weekend of 1st/2nd November Draycote Water Sailing Club hosted the Noble Marine ILCA Inland National Championships attracting 163 sailors across the three ILCA fleets. by Toby Turner, Felicity Angell and James Foster Posted 7 Nov 21:22 GMT History-making second place for Clapcich & Harris History-making second place for Clapcich & Harris Onboard 11th Hour Racing in Transat Café L'OR Italian-American offshore sailor Francesca Clapcich and co-skipper Will Harris (GBR) onboard 11th Hour Racing have taken second place in the notoriously challenging Transat Café L'OR double-handed race across the Atlantic. by Team Francesca Clapcich Posted 7 Nov 20:11 GMT Macif Santé Prévoyance 3rd Transat Café L'or IMOCA Macif Santé Prévoyance 3rd Transat Café L'or IMOCA Sam Goodchild and Loïs Berrehar arrive in Martinique This Friday, 7 November, at 12.55 pm local time (5.55 pm in Paris), Sam Goodchild and Loïs Berrehar crossed the finish line of the IMOCA class in third place in Fort-de-France Bay, during the 17th edition of the TRANSAT CAFÉ L'OR Le Havre Normandie. by Transat Café L'OR Posted 7 Nov 18:05 GMT RYA Opens Landmark Survey for UK Community RYA Opens Landmark Survey for UK Community Participation is in decline, and we need to act Sailing and boating in the UK are at a crossroads — participation is in decline, and we need to act. The RYA's largest open study to date is designed to capture the most complete picture yet of life on the water in the UK. by RYA Posted 7 Nov 17:00 GMT Join in the Winter Sailing at Northampton SC Join in the Winter Sailing at Northampton SC Water levels are good and racing is available November to March Northampton Sailing Club offers winter membership for dinghy sailors, windsurfers, wing-foilers and paddleboards. This provides access to the water seven days a week and racing on Sundays. by Clare Butterfield Posted 7 Nov 16:10 GMT 11th Hour Racing 2nd IMOCA in Transat Café L'or 11th Hour Racing 2nd IMOCA in Transat Café L'or Francesca Clapcich and William Harris are runners up to Charal 2 Italian-American Francesca Clapcich and Briton Will Harris sailed to an outstanding second place in the TRANSAT CAFÉ l'OR Le Havre Normandie's 18 boat IMOCA fleet when they brought 11th Hour Racing a full speed through the Martinique finish line. by Transat Café L'OR Posted 7 Nov 15:37 GMT Transat Cafe L'Or Finish Video Transat Cafe L'Or Finish Video Ultim, OCEAN50 and IMOCA winners! It was on Wednesday 5th November at 22:13:58 local time, which was 03:13:58 on Thursday in Central European Time, that Tom Laperche and Franck Cammas crossed the ULTIM finish line in Fort-de-France, Martinique. by Mark Jardine Posted 7 Nov 14:57 GMT How to Get the Most Out of Winter Training How to Get the Most Out of Winter Training Advice for dinghy sailors from Cyclops Marine Got a training plan for the winter? There's no better time to focus on boat speed and performance tuning, so that when you come to refine manoeuvres and tactics you're already a few clicks faster going in. by Cyclops Marine Posted 7 Nov 12:00 GMT ILCA Masters Inland Championships at Grafham ILCA Masters Inland Championships at Grafham 75 sailors wrapped up well for a partly sunny weekend with a blustery WNW wind Over the weekend of 25 - 26th October 2025 Grafham Water Sailing Club hosted the ILCA Masters Inland National Championships, the last major event of 2025. 75 ILCA Masters sailors wrapped up well for a partly sunny weekend. by Gareth Humphrey Posted 7 Nov 10:52 GMT 49er, 49erFX & Nacra 17 Junior Europeans Day 1 49er, 49erFX & Nacra 17 Junior Europeans Day 1 A rewarding opening day in Palermo, Sicily The Junior European Championship for the Nacra 17, 49er, and 49erFX classes, hosted by Circolo Velico Sferracavallo (Palermo), got off to an excellent start yesterday. by 49er & Nacra 17 Sailing Posted 7 Nov 10:34 GMT Charal 2 wins Transat Café L'or IMOCA class Charal 2 wins Transat Café L'or IMOCA class Jérémie Beyou and Morgan Lagravière arrive in Martinique at 5.15am local time French duo Jérémie Beyou and Morgan Lagravière (Charal 2) took the IMOCA class victory on the TRANSAT CAFÉ L'OR Le Havre Normandie double handed race from Le Havre to Martinque this Friday morning. by Transat Café L'OR Posted 7 Nov 10:18 GMT Check It, Tune It, Trust It Check It, Tune It, Trust It A new nationwide initiative by Technical Marine Supplies Rigging safety starts with awareness - and ends with action. That's why Technical Marine Supplies have launched the Check it, Tune it, Trust it campaign: an initiative to raise awareness of rigging maintenance among boat owners. by Technical Marine Supplies Posted 7 Nov 09:00 GMT History-making day for the League 18 footers History-making day for the League 18 footers Female skippers take all the honours on Sunday Last Sunday's Australian 18 Footers League race created two history-making achievements when two female skippers won both races for the first time since the club began racing 18ft skiffs on Sydney Harbour in late 1935. by Frank Quealey Posted 7 Nov 06:06 GMT Sodebo second in the Transat Café L'or Ultim class Sodebo second in the Transat Café L'or Ultim class Anthony Marchand and Julien Villion complete the Ultim podium This Thursday, 6 November, at 5:23:07 p.m. local time (10:23:07 p.m. in Paris), Anthony Marchand and Julien Villion (ACTUAL ULTIM 4) crossed the finish line of the ULTIM class in third place in Fort-de-France Bay. by Transat Café L'OR Posted 6 Nov 23:08 GMT Podium complete in the OCEAN50 division Podium complete in the OCEAN50 division Top three trimarans in the Transat Café L'or class docked in Fort-de-France, Martinique This Thursday, 6 November, at 4:12:02 p.m. local time (4:22:02 p.m. in Paris), Pierre Quiroga and Gaston Morvan (Wewise) crossed the finish line of the Ocean Fifty class in second place in Fort-de-France Bay. by Transat Café L'OR Posted 6 Nov 22:11 GMT