The veil is lifted on Gitana 18 The veil is lifted on Gitana 18 See the new Maxi Edmond de Rothschild After many months of work, waiting and preciously guarded secrets, the new Gitana/Verdier designed Maxi Edmond de Rothschild was unveiled this Wednesday, December 3rd in Lorient, Brittany. by Gitana Team Posted 3 Dec 21:37 GMT Bowmoor Bubble for RS Aeros Bowmoor Bubble for RS Aeros Series concludes with prize-giving and birthday cake The Bowmoor Bubble RS Aero End of Seasons Open took place on Saturday, 29th November 2025. Right on cue, as a passing downpour eased and bright skies emerged boats were being rigged. by Rosemary Dilworth Posted 3 Dec 18:30 GMT Wicked SB20 Middle East & UAE Championships Wicked SB20 Middle East & UAE Championships Borghesi's All-Star Females Race to Glory Charlotte Borghesi's all-female crew are outright winners of the Wicked SB20 Middle East & UAE Championships which took place out of the Dubai Offshore Sailing Club (DOSC) last weekend. by Andy Rice Posted 3 Dec 17:32 GMT RS400 Final Fling at Blessington RS400 Final Fling at Blessington Each boat had some mishap, a swim, a rip in the kite, a broaching experience Over the weekend of 29/30 November, Blessington SC organised a RS400 Winters Event to round off the 2025 season with a final fling before the Christmas period. The plan was for some light-hearted, fun and fast racing. by Barry McCartin Posted 3 Dec 15:45 GMT Bough Beech Icicle Series and Youth Icicle Series Bough Beech Icicle Series and Youth Icicle Series Running for eight Sundays through January and February 2026 Once again, Bough Beech Sailing Club is holding our Icicle Open Series, running for eight Sundays through January and February 2026, starting on 4th January. by Sarah Seddon Posted 3 Dec 15:38 GMT Look after your boat with Compare Boat Insurance Look after your boat with Compare Boat Insurance Top tips on boat insurance and winterising your boat We're now firmly in winter's grip. Spring seems a long way off, and over the winter there's plenty of essential maintenance for your boat to be done, and boat insurance should be top of your list. by Sarah Heron Posted 3 Dec 15:38 GMT Switching Classes - Advice from Ben McGrane Switching Classes - Advice from Ben McGrane Getting the decision right takes thought and a bit of research Getting the decision right takes thought and a bit of research. Will the class suit you? Are you the right weight? What boat should you get in that class? All questions which could decide where you make the right choice. by Mark Jardine Posted 3 Dec 14:30 GMT The RYA 150 Podcast episode 11 The RYA 150 Podcast episode 11 Technology - what does the future hold for boating? Sailing and boating have always evolved - but today, technology is transforming the sport faster than ever. by RYA Posted 3 Dec 13:06 GMT New World Sailing-America's Cup collaboration New World Sailing-America's Cup collaboration Accelerating global growth of Para Inclusive Sailing World Sailing is pleased to announce a new collaboration with The America's Cup which will be used to strengthen the global development of Para Inclusive Sailing and accelerate key initiatives ahead of the 2025 World Sailing Inclusion Championships. by World Sailing Posted 3 Dec 11:45 GMT Sol Wingfoil Racing World Cup Jeri Brazil day 1 Sol Wingfoil Racing World Cup Jeri Brazil day 1 Season-defining week blasts into action with gruelling opener After a two-month pause for youth, world and continental championships, the Wingfoil Racing World Cup roared back to life on Brazil's sun-kissed north-east coast, launching its season finale on the iconic waters of Jericoacoara. by IWSA Media Posted 3 Dec 10:44 GMT Balmain 18ft Skiff Team on top Balmain 18ft Skiff Team on top Consistency has taken the talented team to the top Early season form in the fifth season of 18ft skiff racing for the talented Balmain team has it positioned at the top of the NSW State Championship and in second place in the Australian 18 Footers League's Club Championship. by Frank Quealey Posted 3 Dec 09:16 GMT International Moth Lowrider Inlands International Moth Lowrider Inlands Entrants from far and wide for the event at Grafham Water Sadly, reservoir levels at the end of a dry spring and summer did not allow the Inlands to be held as planned, but, thankfully, the team at Grafham Water Sailing Club were able to accommodate an enthusiastic fleet. by John Edwards Posted 3 Dec 07:19 GMT NSW 16' & 13' Skiff 2025 States wrap-up NSW 16' & 13' Skiff 2025 States wrap-up A weird and wild end at St George over the weekend It won't go down as the most glamorous way to find out you're a state champion, but the crew onboard IMEI Barnabas Building were happy to claim victory after a weird and wild end to the NSW 16ft Championships at St George on the weekend. by Adam Lucius Posted 3 Dec 06:32 GMT Hamble Winter Series 2025 Race Week 8 Hamble Winter Series 2025 Race Week 8 Series concludes with 'peachy' weather The forecast, for the last Sunday of the 2025 Hamble Winter Series, turned out to be spot on. A wonderfully sunny day, but with a chilly, 9-11 knots, westerly. James Lutley provided the CV and the Team headed out and set up SE of mark (4S) Royal Southern. by Trevor Pountain Posted 2 Dec 16:45 GMT North West Norfolk Week Returns for 2026 North West Norfolk Week Returns for 2026 Back for a 76th edition - thanks to the enthusiasm of the competitors After what was meant to be its final outing in 2025, North West Norfolk Week is back for a 76th edition—thanks to the enthusiasm of the competitors. The North West Norfolk Sailing Association has now confirmed the dates for the 2026 Week as 8-15 August. by Alex Gore Posted 2 Dec 15:46 GMT First Look: Seldén CXr at Metstrade 2025 First Look: Seldén CXr at Metstrade 2025 Patented ratchet design and innovative 'nail' terminal Code sails have revolutionised sail handling on yachts, and Seldén's second generation of furlers, called CXr, have a patented ratchet design, as well as an innovative 'nail' terminal to connect to the torsion cables. by Mark Jardine Posted 2 Dec 12:00 GMT America's Cup: Luna Rossa's AC75 returns America's Cup: Luna Rossa's AC75 returns November began with the return of the AC75 Luna Rossa to Cagliari. The talent development continues. November began with the return of the AC75 Luna Rossa to Cagliari, welcomed at the base by the shore team and the design team. The Italian team has resumed its sailing talent search, ahead of the defence of its America's Womens and Youth titles. by Luna Rossa and Sail-World.com/nz Posted 2 Dec 11:13 GMT Sailing legends onboard Argo Challenge Sailing legends onboard Argo Challenge Aiming for participation in the Youth and Women's America's Cup The Argo Challenge journey, aiming for participation in the Youth and Women's America's Cup, with international crews of disabled sailors, within the 38th America's Cup, is moving forward quickly. The event will take place in Naples in 2027. by Argo Challenge Posted 2 Dec 09:54 GMT UEA Unicorn 2025 Team Racing UEA Unicorn 2025 Team Racing A weekend of incredible racing on Wroxham broad After a long week of boat bimbling the stage was set for a weekend of incredible racing on Wroxham broad. by Chloe Harding Posted 1 Dec 17:40 GMT LTSC Solent Circuit 2025 LTSC Solent Circuit 2025 A firm favourite in the Lymington Town Sailing Club racing calendar The Solent Circuit hosted by Lymington Town Sailing Club is a firm favourite in the racing calendar for any keen keel boat racer in the Western Solent and beyond. by Cy Grisley Posted 1 Dec 17:22 GMT Howth Yacht Club Winter Series Reach Halfway Stage Howth Yacht Club Winter Series Reach Halfway Stage Idyllic sunshine for the Brass Monkeys and Dinghy Frostbite The Brass Monkeys and Dinghy Frostbite events both passed their half-way stages in idyllic sunshine on Sunday with 50 boats afloat, evenly divided between keelboats and dinghies. by Neil Murphy Posted 1 Dec 17:04 GMT Video: All-female crew start their record attempt Video: All-female crew start their record attempt The Famous Project CIC aim for the Jules Verne Trophy The all-female crew on The Famous Project CIC have set off on an attempt to capture the Jules Verne Trophy and break the round the world record. by Mark Jardine Posted 1 Dec 16:54 GMT Clipper Race named Event of the Year Clipper Race named Event of the Year At the British Yachting Awards The Clipper Round the World Yacht race has been named as the Event of the Year at the British Yachting Awards. by Clipper Race Posted 1 Dec 16:48 GMT Cascais J/70 Winter Series - Atlantic Cup Cascais J/70 Winter Series - Atlantic Cup Bringing together top sailors for three days of highly competitive racing on the Atlantic The Clube Naval de Cascais hosted the 2025 edition of the Cascais J/70 Winter Series - Atlantic Cup from November 28 to 30, gathering a highly competitive fleet of 28 boats representing 9 nations. by Press CNCascais Posted 1 Dec 16:42 GMT Schools Keelboat Team Racing Championship Schools Keelboat Team Racing Championship Royal Hospital School team win at Queen Mary Seven teams from six schools gathered at the Royal Thames base at Queen Mary Sailing Club on a miserable winter morning this past Saturday 29th November for the second Schools Keelboat Team Racing Championship. by Jack Fenwick Posted 1 Dec 15:44 GMT Rockshore / Bosun Bobs RS400 Winter Series day 5 Rockshore / Bosun Bobs RS400 Winter Series day 5 After 11 races a discard comes into play With the halfway mark passed, Day 5 of the RS400 Frostie Series begun with a cold morning in the dinghy park. The woolly hats were donned as the mist across the lough was lifting. by Knox Wilson Posted 1 Dec 15:05 GMT GBR Blind Sailing Announces Sponsorship GBR Blind Sailing Announces Sponsorship DOOH.com will sport the team at the World Championships in Oman Award-winning creative digital out-of-home studio, DOOH.com, is proud to announce its sponsorship of GBR Blind Sailing as they prepare to compete at the World Sailing Inclusion Visually Impaired Championships in Oman this December. by Becky Greenway Posted 1 Dec 12:16 GMT Christmas Cracker pursuit at Paignton Christmas Cracker pursuit at Paignton A part of the Sailing Southwest Winter Series On Sunday, Paignton Sailing Club hosted the highly anticipated annual Christmas Cracker Pursuit Race, drawing a remarkable fleet of 44 boats to the starting line. The event is a highlight of the winter sailing calendar. by Vanessa Ripley Posted 1 Dec 10:24 GMT IRC contenders ready for RORC Transatlantic Race IRC contenders ready for RORC Transatlantic Race 19 boats are entered for the 3,000 mile race from Marina Lanzarote to Antigua, West Indies With less than 50 days to go before the start of the 2026 RORC Transatlantic Race, 19 boats are entered for the 3,000 mile race from Marina Lanzarote to Antigua, West Indies, with more boats expected to join them. by Louay Habib / RORC Posted 1 Dec 09:35 GMT Keep it in the family. Keep it Tasmanian. Keep it in the family. Keep it Tasmanian. Seeing as we have been somewhat zeroed in on Tassie over the last little while, let's keep going Now the Australian with the fastest time for a solo, non-stop, and unassisted circumnavigation of this here planet is Ken Gourlay, OAM. by John Curnow, Sail-World.com AUS Editor Posted 30 Nov 21:00 GMT Sail Melbourne delivers world-class racing Sail Melbourne delivers world-class racing A classic Port Phillip challenge for Australia's best Sail Melbourne once again demonstrated why Port Phillip is known for world-class racing, serving up a full mix of conditions across four demanding days. by Lisa Darmanin / Australian Sailing Team Posted 30 Nov 20:53 GMT The Two Million Dollar Move The Two Million Dollar Move SailGP Grand Final Video Analysis We take a look at how the starts were won in the light winds on Day 1, and then see who won the start in the three-boat Grand Final itself, and then what the winning move was that sealed the 2025 Season title. by Mark Jardine Posted 30 Nov 20:31 GMT Celebrating 30 years of Blaze sailing Celebrating 30 years of Blaze sailing 2026 look-ahead and 2025 event summary 2025 has been a fun, full year with a spread of events from Cornwall's Porthpean SC to the Scottish Champs in Helensburgh. We have growing fleets at many clubs and continue to attract top talent from other classes. by Andy Wilson Posted 30 Nov 17:35 GMT Medway RC Laser Club Winter Series Day 1 Medway RC Laser Club Winter Series Day 1 Blue sky racing A very shifty breeze from the WSW and showing 15 knots but with gusts to just over 20 knots the consensus was the C rig. by Jamie Blair Posted 30 Nov 17:23 GMT 8th Portugal Grand Prix at Vilamoura overall 8th Portugal Grand Prix at Vilamoura overall Challenging conditions and intense competition on the final day The 8th Portugal Grand Prix concluded today in Vilamoura, bringing together some of the most talented sailors from across world for a thrilling series of races. by Prow Media Posted 30 Nov 17:22 GMT Meet A+T's newest display: the full colour QBD7 Meet A+T's newest display: the full colour QBD7 In response to strong market demand for a smaller version of the hugely popular 12" BFD In response to strong market demand for a smaller, more versatile version of the hugely popular 12" BFD, A+T Instruments were proud to show off their new QBD7 at METS. by A+T Instruments Posted 30 Nov 16:00 GMT 2026 Finn Open Europeans Notice of Race published 2026 Finn Open Europeans Notice of Race published the second time in six years that the event will be held in Gdynia, Poland It will be the second time in six years that the Finn class has designated its European Championship to Gdynia. by Robert Deaves Posted 30 Nov 15:40 GMT Mirror World Championship 2027 preview Mirror World Championship 2027 preview Get it in your diary - Poole YC is hosting We are delighted to announce the next Mirror World Championships will be hosted by Poole Yacht Club from 24th - 30th July 2027. by Matthew Burge Posted 30 Nov 15:15 GMT Emirates GBR crowned SailGP 2025 Season Champions Emirates GBR crowned SailGP 2025 Season Champions After beating Australia and New Zealand in the Grand Final The Emirates Great Britain SailGP Team has won the 2025 Season Championship after beating Australia and New Zealand in a thrilling $2m Grand Final race in Abu Dhabi. by Emirates GBR SailGP Team Posted 30 Nov 15:01 GMT Emirates GBR Crowned Season Rolex SailGP Champions Emirates GBR Crowned Season Rolex SailGP Champions The victory caps off a remarkable year for Dylan Fletcher and crew Emirates Great Britain has won it all on the Arabian Gulf, defeating the BONDS Flying Roos and New Zealand's Black Foils to become the third-ever winner of the Rolex SailGP Championship. by SailGP Posted 30 Nov 14:22 GMT NorthStar Wrap up 2026 Rolex SailGP Championship NorthStar Wrap up 2026 Rolex SailGP Championship Ending the event just one point shy of the podium The 2025 Rolex SailGP Championship concluded this weekend in the United Arab Emirates with the Mubadala Abu Dhabi Sail Grand Prix Season Grand Final. by NorthStar SailGP Team Posted 30 Nov 13:02 GMT Larry Cargill joins the International 29er Class Larry Cargill joins the International 29er Class An elite Sailing Coach & Program Manager with over 20 years of high-performance experience The 29er International Class Association is proud to announce the appointment of Larry Cargill as the new Coaching & Development Manager. by 29er Class Posted 30 Nov 12:56 GMT SailGP: Brits win Grand Final - Abu Dhabi - Day 2 SailGP: Brits win Grand Final - Abu Dhabi - Day 2 Emirates Great Britain have won the Grand Final of SailGP in Abu Dhabi, after a bold move on Leg 4 Emirates Great Britain have won the Grand Final of SailGP in Abu Dhabi, after a bold move on the second downwind leg, allowing them to move through the Black Foils (NZL) on the opposite side of the course. by Richard Gladwell, Sail-World NZ Posted 30 Nov 12:22 GMT X-Yachts In-House Boat Show 2025 X-Yachts In-House Boat Show 2025 The best edition and highest attendance yet! The X-Yachts In-House Boat Show took place on 8th & 9th November in Haderslev, and we are thrilled to share that this year's event became our best-attended show to date. by X-Yachts Posted 30 Nov 12:00 GMT Video: Emirates GBR secure SailGP Grand Final win Video: Emirates GBR secure SailGP Grand Final win Footage of the winning move in Abu Dhabi Footage of the winning move in Abu Dhabi at Emirates Team GBR secure the $2million prize for winning the SailGP Grand Final ahead of the BONDS Flying Roos and New Zealand Black Foils. by SailGP Posted 30 Nov 11:34 GMT 10,000 Oysters Scrubbed by Volunteers 10,000 Oysters Scrubbed by Volunteers Vital for improving water quality and stabilising sediment in the Solent Volunteers have scrubbed 10,000 native European flat oysters as part of the Final Straw Foundation's oyster restoration project. The oysters, sourced from Pembrokeshire, Wales, are being prepared for installation at sites across the Solent. by Bianca Carr Posted 30 Nov 10:50 GMT WorldSailing plots new course for Offshore Sailing WorldSailing plots new course for Offshore Sailing With the release of 'Navigating Offshore' strategy World Sailing is proud to announce the launch of its new comprehensive plan for offshore sailing: Navigating Offshore. by World Sailing Posted 30 Nov 10:37 GMT Half Term Junior Race Training at Dell Quay Half Term Junior Race Training at Dell Quay Seven keen racers signed on to race RS Fevas, alongside two more in a 420 Dell Quay Sailing Club Coaches ran a new Autumn half term two-day race training course for Juniors holding RYA level 3-4. The forecast was NW F3-4 gusting F5-6 on the Monday, and SW similar strength on the Tuesday. by Roger Francis Posted 30 Nov 09:43 GMT