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RYA Launches Futures Lab RYA Launches Futures Lab To Empower Young Voices on the Water The Royal Yachting Association (RYA) is launching Futures Lab - a brand-new project built with young people, for young people. by RYA Posted 27 Nov 17:06 GMT Dorset sailor turns 21 in the most remote ocean Dorset sailor turns 21 in the most remote ocean Lauren is the First Mate on board the Washington, DC yacht in the Clipper Race Dorset sailor Lauren Corn celebrated her 21st birthday while racing across the notorious Roaring Forties and helping lead a crew of 20 adventurers around the globe. by Clipper Race Posted 27 Nov 16:35 GMT iQFOiL Senior Europeans at Sferracavallo Day 4 iQFOiL Senior Europeans at Sferracavallo Day 4 Emma Wilson (GBR) and Nico Goyard (FRA) take the lead as the Final Series wraps up tomorrow Day 4 of the iQFOiL Senior European Championship al Circolo Velico Sferracavallo opened with cooler temperatures and a light morning breeze, keeping both sailors and race officials on their toes. by iQFOiL Class Posted 27 Nov 16:27 GMT The Famous Project CIC to start on Saturday The Famous Project CIC to start on Saturday A weather window is opening up for their Jules Verne Trophy attempt The big challenge launched by Alexia Barrier and the seven women of "The Famous Project CIC" for the Jules Verne Trophy is set to begin on Saturday! by Agence TB Press Posted 27 Nov 15:13 GMT Hamble Winter Series 2025 Race Week 7 Hamble Winter Series 2025 Race Week 7 Rare territory for the HWS CRO Kathryn Clark, took the CV Baldur towards Hamble Yacht Services (4V), on Sunday morning, for the seventh day of the 2025 Hamble Winter Series. In the end Kathryn chose to start near Darling Buoy (4R), just off the Hill Head shore. by Trevor Pountain Posted 27 Nov 14:59 GMT 37 nations set for World Sailing Inclusion Champs 37 nations set for World Sailing Inclusion Champs A total of 154 athletes, alongside coaches and support staff, have entered the landmark event World Sailing, the sport's global governing body, is celebrating a major milestone as over 150 participants representing 37 nations have registered for the inaugural World Sailing Inclusion Championships. by World Sailing Posted 27 Nov 14:17 GMT The Colander Cup Returns The Colander Cup Returns Because Sailing Doesn't Need to Cost the Earth After the huge success of last year's inaugural event, the FM Sailing Colander Cup is back for 2026 — proving once again that great sailing doesn't have to come with a big price tag. by Isaac Marsh Posted 27 Nov 13:42 GMT West Country Classic Series 2025 West Country Classic Series 2025 Saltash SC hosts prize-giving sponsored by Hattiers Rum Classic yacht skippers and crews, whose race achievements had scored points in The West Country Classic Series, first established in 2021, gathered at Saltash Sailing Club in November for the annual prize-giving sponsored by Hattiers Rum. by Don Garman Posted 27 Nov 13:10 GMT Black Foils injury rocks SailGP Grand Final fight Black Foils injury rocks SailGP Grand Final fight Black Foils driver Peter Burling will not participate in today's practice sailing Black Foils driver Peter Burling will not participate in today's practice sailing after being rushed to the hospital due to a hand injury on Wednesday. by SailGP Media Posted 27 Nov 12:00 GMT Vaikobi Black Friday Frenzy starts 7am Friday Vaikobi Black Friday Frenzy starts 7am Friday Get your carts ready. 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Set your alarms. by Vaikobi Ocean Performance Posted 27 Nov 07:30 GMT 18ft Skiff Club Championship Race 6 Preview 18ft Skiff Club Championship Race 6 Preview Time-honoured championship continues After last Sunday's 18 footer double-header over two short course races, the Australian 18 Footers League returns to a full length championship for next Sunday's Race 6 of the Club Championship on Sydney Harbour. by Frank Quealey Posted 27 Nov 07:22 GMT Double dose of Dash success for Gillard & Gray Double dose of Dash success for Gillard & Gray In the opening event of the Seldén Sailjuice Winter Series 2025-26 Last year they won in a Scorpion, and this year Tom Gillard and Rach Gray raced their Merlin Rocket to victory at the 93-entry Fernhurst Books Draycote Dash... by Andy Rice Posted 26 Nov 21:08 GMT Australian Sailing Team set for Sail Melbourne Australian Sailing Team set for Sail Melbourne Home-grown stars and international talent converge The Australian Sailing Team (AST) is set to hit home waters this week as Sail Melbourne gets under way from Royal Brighton Yacht Club, with Olympians, emerging talent and first-timers lining up across a strong multi-class fleet. by Lisa Darmanin / Australian Sailing Team Posted 26 Nov 20:07 GMT Harry Melges IV Signs with U.S. SailGP Team Harry Melges IV Signs with U.S. SailGP Team Ahead of the 2025 Season Grand Final The U.S. SailGP Team has added World Champion American sailor Harry Melges IV to its roster ahead of this weekend's Mubadala Abu Dhabi Sail Grand Prix Grand Final, further strengthening its crew as it builds toward the future. by U.S. SailGP Team Posted 26 Nov 19:00 GMT 17th Transat Café L'or - The full story 17th Transat Café L'or - The full story The race was full of twists and turns - a formidable, engaging challenge at all levels Four classes, four courses, four winning duos... the Coffee Route double handed race from France to Martinique once more proved a formidable, engaging challenge at all levels. by Transat Café L'OR Posted 26 Nov 17:10 GMT iQFOiL Senior Europeans at Sferracavallo Day 3 iQFOiL Senior Europeans at Sferracavallo Day 3 Weather turns tricky in Sferracavallo as only one Men's race is completed Day 3 of the iQFOiL Senior European Championship at Circolo Velico Sferracavallo started with high hopes as sunshine, a warm breeze, and a building south-westerly wind greeted the athletes. by iQFOiL Class Posted 26 Nov 16:31 GMT Sign Up for the GJW Direct 50th Bloody Mary Sign Up for the GJW Direct 50th Bloody Mary Celebrating 50 Years of Racing on 10th January 2026 Queen Mary Sailing Club is gearing up for a momentous milestone, the 50th edition of the legendary Bloody Mary Pursuit Race. Taking place on January 10, 2026, this iconic event remains one of the most anticipated events of the SailJuice Winter Series. by Tony Bishop Posted 26 Nov 16:19 GMT Emirates GBR makes history Emirates GBR makes history First team to win SailGP's Impact League twice The Emirates Great Britain SailGP Team has made history as the first team to win SailGP's Impact League twice. The Impact League, known as the podium for the planet, is a championship that tracks and rewards teams for social and environmental projects. by Emirates GBR SailGP Team Posted 26 Nov 13:56 GMT Solo End of Season Championship at Draycote Solo End of Season Championship at Draycote It is great to see more ladies joining the fleet The 56 strong Solo fleet congregated at Draycote Water Sailing Club for its annual End of Season championship, although with the rescheduled Midland championships taking place two weeks afterwards, this wasn't quite the final event in the Solo calendar. by Guy Mayger, Simon Law, Andy Carter, Olly Davenport Posted 26 Nov 13:17 GMT 30% Off Sitewide at Henri-Lloyd 30% Off Sitewide at Henri-Lloyd Black Friday starts now Our Black Friday sale is here with 30% off (excluding items already discounted) site-wide across all our collections and bestselling products. by Henri-Lloyd Posted 26 Nov 10:23 GMT Margaret Tait honoured as Pioneer in Sport Margaret Tait honoured as Pioneer in Sport At National Scottish Women in Sport Awards Margaret Tait - a forerunner in Scottish sailing and a tireless volunteer at Port Edgar Yacht Club - has been named Scottish Women in Sport's 'Pioneer in Sport' at the highly anticipated 2025 Scottish Women in Sport Annual Awards. by RYA Scotland Posted 26 Nov 09:22 GMT Globe40 Leg 3 Update Globe40 Leg 3 Update Desperately seeking the Roaring Forties After a spectacular and already hard-fought start last Saturday, November 22, from Saint Paul Bay in Reunion Island, the competitors in Leg 3 of the 2nd edition of the GLOBE40 are now nearly 700 miles south of the island. by Sirius Events Posted 26 Nov 08:15 GMT McIntyre Golden Globe - Nine months to go McIntyre Golden Globe - Nine months to go 15 of 26 McIntyre GGR entrants meet for first time in Les Sables d'Olonne during a 2-day conference The mood of McIntyre Golden Globe entrants and managers who met for the first time over two days in Les Sables d'Olonne was a mix of excitement, emotion and pure passion. There was an air of urgency and apprehension for some. by Golden Globe Race Posted 26 Nov 07:19 GMT RSHYR Line Honours Champ throws down gauntlet RSHYR Line Honours Champ throws down gauntlet Beck, Owner/Skipper of LawConnect, will be facing four other 100-foot maxi racers Line Honours winning Skipper from the last two Rolex Sydney Hobart Yacht Races, Christian Beck, has again thrown down the gauntlet to claim underdog status as the psychological warfare starts before the 2025 race. by RSHYR Media Posted 26 Nov 02:58 GMT YJA Young Journalist of the Year 2025 announced YJA Young Journalist of the Year 2025 announced Lydia Mullan has been named as the winner Lydia Mullan has been named as the Yachting Journalists' Association (YJA) Young Journalist of the Year 2025. by Yachting Journalists' Association Posted 25 Nov 21:20 GMT Passion, Precision and Innovation at Metstrade Passion, Precision and Innovation at Metstrade If you want a positive outlook on the marine industry then there's no better place to be If you want a positive outlook on the marine industry then there's no better place to be than Amsterdam in mid-November. by Mark Jardine Posted 25 Nov 18:00 GMT BUSA London Six Pack team racing BUSA London Six Pack team racing Welsh Harp hosts 44 races for university students Saturday saw an action-packed start to the London Six Pack, with ran 44 out of 55 races completed as part of the round robin. Despite some difficulties with the start boat dragging its anchor we were able to get under way smoothly and efficiently. by Ange Qin Posted 25 Nov 16:52 GMT Jackman and Reynolds cheer on BONDS Flying Roos Jackman and Reynolds cheer on BONDS Flying Roos Ahead of this weekend's SailGP Abu Dhabi Grand Final Hugh and Ryan dropped a fun new video today introducing global audiences to SailGP and the Australia team. The duo bring their signature banter as they join BONDS Flying Roos Driver and CEO Tom Slingsby. by BONDS Flying Roos Posted 25 Nov 16:26 GMT IOM Worlds 2026 Runners and Riders Part 1 IOM Worlds 2026 Runners and Riders Part 1 A design history of the class and what the likely winning designs will be A competitor said to me last weekend, "I learnt more in 3 months of radio sailing than 30 years racing a dinghy". There will be nowhere better to extend your learning of racing than by watching the best in the world in a stadium like setting. by Nigel Barrow Posted 25 Nov 16:04 GMT Trofeo Princesa Sofía Mallorca example of success Trofeo Princesa Sofía Mallorca example of success Ferran Muniesa participated as a speaker at the Yacht Racing Forum A renowned annual meeting of the main players in international competitive sailing, the Yacht Racing Forum, included the Trofeo Princesa Sofía Mallorca as an example of the organisation of top-level international regattas in its 2025 edition. by Trofeo S.A.R. Princesa Sofía Posted 25 Nov 15:51 GMT iQFOiL Senior Europeans at Sferracavallo Day 2 iQFOiL Senior Europeans at Sferracavallo Day 2 Strong breeze and tight racing in Sicily After a slow start on Day 1, conditions at the 2025 iQFOiL Senior European Championship came to life today in Sferracavallo. With sunshine and a solid breeze filling in across the racecourse, all fleets were able to complete five full course races. by iQFOiL Class Posted 25 Nov 15:33 GMT Six recognised into Cape Horn Hall of Fame Six recognised into Cape Horn Hall of Fame Cape Horners take centre stage in Portsmouth It was a time for seafaring memories as 126 Cape Horners met up in Portsmouth to applaud the latest in a Who's Who list of global circumnavigators to be inducted into the Cape Horn Hall of Fame. by Barry Pickthall for IACH Posted 25 Nov 15:18 GMT Solent Super Series round 4 at Gosport Solent Super Series round 4 at Gosport 20 knots, at times gusting to 27, for the series finale After three rounds of very favourable conditions, the 'winter series' version of the Solent Super Series greeted teams for the fourth and final round of the 2025 edition. by Mark Angell Posted 25 Nov 14:30 GMT British University Fleet Racing Championships 2025 British University Fleet Racing Championships 2025 Hosted for the first time by Durham University Sailing Club The BUCS Fleets Championships were hosted for the first time by Durham University Sailing Club, at Derwent this year. The race team completed five races in sunny conditions with tricky shifts across the course. by Kate Wharmby Posted 25 Nov 14:14 GMT Midland Area Solo Championship preview Midland Area Solo Championship preview Northampton SC are hosting this Saturday The planets have aligned in the favour of the Midland Championship which, having been postponed earlier, has now been bequeathed the last big Solo regatta of 2025 and so the focus will very much be on who can claim this hotly contested title. by Will Loy Posted 25 Nov 12:54 GMT IOM Met and Southern District event at Chipstead IOM Met and Southern District event at Chipstead Final round of the series with prize-giving On Saturday 22nd November 2025 ten hardy sailors travelled to Chipstead SC lake to contest Race 6 (Final Round) of the IOM Met & Southern Championship. by Peter Crisp Posted 25 Nov 11:35 GMT Zhik Black Friday - Up To 40% Off Offshore Gear Zhik Black Friday - Up To 40% Off Offshore Gear Dependable protection for offshore and ocean sailors Dependable protection for offshore and ocean sailors. Up To 40% Off Offshore Gear by Zhik Posted 25 Nov 10:17 GMT Wave Regatta Pause in 2026 Wave Regatta Pause in 2026 As Howth Harbour Awaits Essential Dredging Works Howth Yacht Club has confirmed that the next edition of the Wave Regatta will not take place in 2026, as the club awaits essential dredging works in Howth Harbour. The event is now scheduled to return in 2028. by Howth Yacht Club Posted 25 Nov 09:56 GMT Manly 16s Club Championship Heat 4 & 5 Manly 16s Club Championship Heat 4 & 5 It was the perfect hit-out for Dransfield and crew Hugh and Jamie Stodart Zoe Dransfield is keeping one eye on the present and one on the future as she juggles a busy schedule of racing, coaching and title chasing. by Adam Lucius Posted 25 Nov 07:05 GMT Finn Northern Area Championship at West Riding Finn Northern Area Championship at West Riding Nine visitors from as far a field as Scotland and the South Coast Nine visitors from as far a field as Scotland and the South Coast joined the six home boats for the Finn Northern Area Championships at West Riding Sailing club over the weekend of the 13th and 14th September. by Guy Cokill Posted 25 Nov 07:00 GMT Clipper Race sets sail back to the Whitsundays Clipper Race sets sail back to the Whitsundays The world's most extraordinary ocean adventure is on its way back to paradise The world's most extraordinary ocean adventure is on its way back to paradise. The Clipper Round the World Yacht Race fleet is set to return to Airlie Beach, Queensland, this January as part of Leg 4 — the Australian Coast-to-Coast. by Coral Sea Marina Resort Posted 25 Nov 06:08 GMT John Bertrand AO receives Barranjoey Pin John Bertrand AO receives Barranjoey Pin This recognition reached back to where it all began: his Olympic journey John Bertrand AO has received his Barranjoey Pin at the Australian Sailing Team (AST) camp in Melbourne. The pin is a symbol of Australia's Olympic and Paralympic sailing legacy and was presented to Bertrand by two-time Olympic gold medallist Matt Wearn. by Lisa Darmanin / Australian Sailing Team Posted 24 Nov 19:58 GMT Latest episode of Racing on the Edge Latest episode of Racing on the Edge Spotlight on the penultimate 2025 Season stop in Cádiz The latest episode of SailGP's behind-the-scenes docuseries Racing on the Edge, produced in partnership with Rolex, takes fans inside the penultimate event of the 2025 Season in Cádiz. by SailGP Posted 24 Nov 18:09 GMT iQFOiL Senior Europeans at Sferracavallo Day 1 iQFOiL Senior Europeans at Sferracavallo Day 1 One race for each fleet with the young talents emerging The 2025 iQFOiL Senior European Championship officially began today on the stunning Sicilian coast of Sferracavallo, with over 140 athletes from 35 nations lining up for a shot at the continental title. by iQFOiL Class Posted 24 Nov 17:48 GMT Scheveningen to host 2026 ORC Double Handed Worlds Scheveningen to host 2026 ORC Double Handed Worlds Notice of Race published and registration is open The Offshore Racing Congress (ORC) and Jachtclub Scheveningen, in collaboration with the City of The Hague, are proud to announce that the ORC Double Handed World Championship 2026 will take place in Scheveningen. by Offshore Racing Congress Posted 24 Nov 16:15 GMT 2026 Ice and Snow Sailing World Championships 2026 Ice and Snow Sailing World Championships Set for Lake Mälaren, Västerås, Sweden in February The World Ice and Snow Sailing Association (WISSA), in collaboration with the Local Organizing Committee (LOC), is proud to announce the 2026 Ice and Snow Sailing World Championships. by WISSA Posted 24 Nov 15:37 GMT Six Months to the Poole Regatta 2026 Six Months to the Poole Regatta 2026 Incorporating the IRC European Championship There are now only six months remaining until the starting gun fires at the International Paint Poole Regatta and the IRC European Championship 2026. by Poole Regatta Posted 24 Nov 13:16 GMT 2025 International Ocean Safety Awards 2025 International Ocean Safety Awards Presented by the International Association of Cape Horners at their annual lunch The Lydd-based Coastguard rescue helicopter team and crew of the RNLI Newhaven lifeboat are the worthy recipients of this year's International Ocean Safety Award for the hazardous joint operation to rescue an injured sailor stranded aboard his yacht. by Barry Pickthall for IACH Posted 24 Nov 09:11 GMT
RYA Launches Futures LabThe Royal Yachting Association (RYA) is launching Futures Lab - a brand-new project built with young people, for young people.Passion, Precision and Innovation at MetstradeIf you want a positive outlook on the marine industry then there's no better place to be than Amsterdam in mid-November.Vaikobi Black Friday Frenzy starts 7am FridayGet your carts ready. Set your alarms.They just have to be Taswegians!Yes, they are completely unique. Little wonder too, as their home is just so special. However, rather than talk about all 575,000 souls that call Tasmania home, we are going to focus in on just two. Yes. It's the number you need to go double-handed.30% Off Sitewide at Henri-LloydOur Black Friday sale is here with 30% off (excluding items already discounted) site-wide across all our collections and bestselling products.Coaching, Over-Coaching, Coaches Sailing and Fun!A topic of discussion in many of my recent chats, and when I've been out and about at events, has been coaching. How it's done, and the impression it leaves on those learning, has profound ramifications on success and participation.Zhik Black Friday - Up To 40% Off Offshore GearDependable protection for offshore and ocean sailors. Up To 40% Off Offshore GearJoin the Etchells Youth Academy 2026The Etchells Youth Academy fills a vital role in helping young sailors transition from dinghies to keelboats and learn the skills necessary to compete at the highest level, regardless of the type of sailing they do.Action, adrenaline and aftershow vibesWhen boot Düsseldorf opens its doors from 17 to 25 January 2026, Hall 17 will once again become the hotspot for the international surf and trend sports community.Cadet class grows new squadronsCadet 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!ARC 2025: What Cruising Sailors Should KnowEvery November, around 150 boats take on the adventure of a lifetime — 2,700 nautical miles across the Atlantic Ocean in the ARC (Atlantic Rally for Cruisers).Pivot on thisYes indeed. As much as I would hate to take people back to the COVID era, that's exactly what I've just done. Making that problematic trip back in time look good, is how much I despise the way ‘pivot' got used as many times as those wretched QR codes.Ovington Black Friday Deals!We are happy to announce that from Friday 21st November 2025 until 28th November 2025 Ovington will be running a range of amazing deals, across complete boat packages & our range of ILCA products.Two Sides of a SailI'm focusing on two very different events today, on different sides of the planet, and with a very different focus, but linked by the adventure of going sailing.Henri-Lloyd Biscay Jacket for £195The Biscay Jacket is engineered for extreme conditions and refined for everyday adventure. Now available as part of our exclusive Black Friday deal.Watching the growing sailing scene in ChinaI've become fascinated with the growing sailing scene in China. I had so many preconceptions ahead of my first visit to the country in 2024, which were blown out of the water on that trip, and this was reaffirmed at the Lake Fuxian Regatta.