Who let the dogs out? Who let the dogs out? We can tell you who is going to win the 2025 Sydney to Hobart before it is even run! Yes indeed. Who? Now in the canine world there's a thing called, 'Best in Show'. However, right here, right now, out of all the entries, we can tell you who is going to win the 2025 Sydney to Hobart, before it is even run. by John Curnow, Sail-World.com AUS Editor Posted 19 Oct 22:00 BST Micro Championships at Stour Sailing Club Micro Championships at Stour Sailing Club End of season championships for Micro 18 and Gem yachts at Manningtree The weekend of 11th and 12th October saw the eagerly anticipated and hotly contested end of season championships for Micro 18 and Gem yachts on the river Stour, sailed from Manningtree. by Jenny Pavey Posted 19 Oct 21:08 BST Streaker Open at Winsford Flash Streaker Open at Winsford Flash A first for the club Winsford Flash Sailing Club held its first ever Streaker open meeting on 11 October. This event was part of the 2025 HD Sails Northern Paddle Series. by Jim Murie Posted 19 Oct 20:49 BST Rolex Middle Sea Race Day 2 Rolex Middle Sea Race Day 2 Leaders Raise the Tempo The 2025 Rolex Middle Sea Race is now over 24 hours in. On the plus side there has been no repeat of last year's heinous first night, and the fleet is making steady progress. by Rolex Middle Sea Race Posted 19 Oct 20:40 BST iQFOiL Youth & Junior Europeans 2025 day 1 iQFOiL Youth & Junior Europeans 2025 day 1 Promising breeze, top performances and high expectations as racing gets underway in Sardinia The 2025 iQFOiL Youth & Junior European Championships officially got under way today in Arzachena, North Sardinia, with 306 athletes from 28 nations ready to battle it out on the pristine waters of this beautiful area. by iQFOiL Communications Posted 19 Oct 18:58 BST A shout out to the Clubs and Classes A shout out to the Clubs and Classes Gratitude to the clubs who go above and beyond arranging championships As the UK's sailing season draws to a close, we in the National Firefly fleet reflect on the enormous amount of gratitude we have for all our nations sailing clubs that go above and beyond in arranging our national championships, year in year out! by The National Firefly Association Posted 19 Oct 14:30 BST boot Düsseldorf 2026: Setting sail for new shores boot Düsseldorf 2026: Setting sail for new shores Many international shipyards and dealers will once again be presenting their portfolios Many international shipyards and dealers will once again be using the world's number one international boat and water sports trade fair in 2026 to present their portfolios. by boot Düsseldorf Posted 19 Oct 12:00 BST WASZP EuroCup Final at Barcelona Preview WASZP EuroCup Final at Barcelona Preview A stunning backdrop in the run-up to Christmas In the run-up to Christmas, Barcelona becomes a magical city that will set the backdrop for the international fleet of WASZPs on the water. The event includes spectacular racing from Barcelona International Sailing Center across a range of formats. by WASZP class Posted 19 Oct 11:17 BST 18ft Skiff SIXT Spring Championship Race 2 18ft Skiff SIXT Spring Championship Race 2 Also the first race of the Club Championship on Sydney Harbour for the Alf Beashel Memorial Trophy After last Sunday's opening race of the season had to be abandoned when 30-knot Westerly winds swept across the course, racing finally got underway when the Australian 18 Footers League sailed for the Alf Beashel Memorial Trophy, on Sydney Harbour today. by Frank Quealey Posted 19 Oct 08:54 BST Globe40 2025/26 Stage 2 Update Globe40 2025/26 Stage 2 Update Belgium Ocean Racing - Curium and Credit Mutuel 1 mile apart in the forties The incredible duel between the Belgian and French contenders continues in the forties after 4,890 miles of racing! Late Friday, as they passed Gough Island, Benoit Hantzperg and Renaud Dehareng seemed to have gained a small cushion of miles (28.8) by Sirius Events Posted 19 Oct 07:19 BST VX One North American Championship overall VX One North American Championship overall Christopher Alexander dominates final day to win The 2025 VX One North American Championship wrapped up in spectacular fashion at Gulfport Yacht Club, where Chris Alexander, sailing his brand-new boat Counterproductive alongside Ricky Welch and Chandler Self, delivered a final day for the history books. by Hannah Lee Noll Posted 19 Oct 01:31 BST IFCA Fin & Foil Slalom Europeans day 4 IFCA Fin & Foil Slalom Europeans day 4 Another picture-perfect day on Lake Garda Another picture-perfect day at the IFCA European Championships Slalom Fin & Foil, organized by Circolo Surf Torbole in collaboration with IFCA (International Funboard Class Association) and under the authority of the Italian Sailing Federation (FIV). by Elena Giolai Posted 18 Oct 21:54 BST Rolex Middle Sea Race: Up and running Rolex Middle Sea Race: Up and running The fleet departed from Grand Harbour at 11am on Saturday This morning at 11.00, the 46th Rolex Middle Sea Race got under way from Grand Harbour. The gathered fleet was gently propelled out of the magnificent amphitheatre, assisted by an easterly breeze that built as yachts closed on the exit to the open sea. by Rolex Middle Sea Race Posted 18 Oct 19:07 BST iQFOiL Youth & Junior Europeans 2025 preview iQFOiL Youth & Junior Europeans 2025 preview 306 of Europe's most talented young sailors gather in North Sardinia The stunning waters of North Sardinia are about to welcome the 2025 European Youth & Junior Championships, hosted by Club Nautico Arzachena. by iQFOiL Communications Posted 18 Oct 18:31 BST 46th Rolex Middle Sea Race underway 46th Rolex Middle Sea Race underway Competitors tackle the challenging and scenic 606-nautical mile course The 46th edition of one of sailing's great offshore races commenced earlier today from the Maltese capital Valletta. A revered and historic event, the Rolex Middle Sea Race always welcomes an impressive and diverse international fleet. by Quinag Posted 18 Oct 18:17 BST 2025 Freestyle Pro Tour Naxos day 2 2025 Freestyle Pro Tour Naxos day 2 Foilstyle delivers and tow-in turns up the drama After a lively opening day and a calm morning at the lagoon, the second day of the Freestyle Pro Tour Naxos once again brought light winds to the Aegean. by Freestyle Pro Tour Posted 18 Oct 16:46 BST 2025 Aloha Classic Grand Final day 4 2025 Aloha Classic Grand Final day 4 Masters shine, juniors crowned, and finals await The 41st Aloha Classic has come to a thrilling close under perfect Ho'okipa conditions. Finals Day delivered powerful surf, strong trades, and a genuine crowd stretched all along the beach park cheering the champions of the Unified World Wave Tour. by International Windsurfing Tour Posted 18 Oct 15:20 BST ILCA Midlands Grand Prix Final at Bartley ILCA Midlands Grand Prix Final at Bartley Challenging courses after a wait for the wind Bartley Sailing Club hosted the finals for the ILCA Midlands Grand Prix circuit sponsored by Performance Sailcraft, which finished with lots of visitors and members waiting for the wind to arrive so we could go racing. by John Ling Posted 18 Oct 14:22 BST IM24CA AGM submissions and nominations IM24CA AGM submissions and nominations World Council will meet on November 22 in Milan, Italy and online The International Melges 24 Class Association - IM24CA World Council will meet on November 22 in Milan, Italy and online to discuss class business, elections, and future championship bids. by International Melges 24 Class Association Posted 18 Oct 11:27 BST X-Yachts In-House Boat Show 2025 Preview X-Yachts In-House Boat Show 2025 Preview More boats on display than ever before this November at the yard in Haderslev, Denmark This November, the X-Yachts yard in Haderslev will host an elevated edition of our In-House Boat Show 2025. With more boats on display than ever before, guided yard tours, charter stands and a chance to meet our global dealer network. by X-Yachts Posted 18 Oct 09:00 BST Sydney to Auckland Ocean Race overall Sydney to Auckland Ocean Race overall Presentation Ceremony held as breeze deprives last two boats As the official presentation ceremony of the Sydney to Auckland Ocean Race (S2A) started at 12pm (NZDT), two yachts remain at sea, breeze deprived but rewarded with magical experiences. by Di Pearson / Sydney to Auckland media Posted 18 Oct 04:00 BST IFCA Fin & Foil Slalom Europeans day 3 IFCA Fin & Foil Slalom Europeans day 3 Sunshine and steady breeze - Foil racing back in action The IFCA European Championships Slalom Fin & Foilcontinue in the best possible way in Torbole, hosted by the Circolo Surf Torbole in collaboration with IFCA and under the authority of the Italian Sailing Federation (FIV). by Elena Giolai Posted 17 Oct 20:50 BST DF95 Autumn Series at Barton's Point week 3 DF95 Autumn Series at Barton's Point week 3 A ding dong battle 16 races were run by RO Ralph Wilkinson in a gentle but shifty 6 to max 14 knots. by Peter Jackson Posted 17 Oct 18:10 BST 2025 Freestyle Pro Tour Naxos day 1 2025 Freestyle Pro Tour Naxos day 1 Tow-in funnel fiesta kicks off the action Straight from the banks of Lake Geneva to the sunny shores of Naxos, the Freestyle action doesn't stop! by Freestyle Pro Tour Posted 17 Oct 17:58 BST Rolex Middle Sea Race: Full Focus Rolex Middle Sea Race: Full Focus 118 yachts and 1000 crew gathered in Grand Harbour, Valletta For the 118 yachts and the 1000 crew gathered for the 46th Rolex Middle Sea Race, the waiting is almost over. by Rolex Middle Sea Race Posted 17 Oct 16:54 BST Solo class Western Championship at Salcombe Solo class Western Championship at Salcombe Western Series concludes with surprisingly mild temperatures for this late in the year Salcombe Yacht Club hosted the final western event of the season and the 31 competitors enjoyed surprisingly mild temperatures for this late in the year. A light easterly on Saturday gave way to a moderate breeze on Sunday. by Will Loy Posted 17 Oct 16:05 BST Allspars Final Fling 2025 Allspars Final Fling 2025 81 boats, hosted by Royal Western YC for the 8th year running For the eighth-year running, The Royal Western Yacht Club hosted the annual Final Fling Dinghy Regatta, sponsored by Allspars. by Sam Hannaford Posted 17 Oct 14:00 BST 2025 Rolex Middle Sea Race - The Maltese spirit 2025 Rolex Middle Sea Race - The Maltese spirit There are 13 Maltese teams. The Rolex Middle Sea Race lies at the heart of Malta's maritime heritage—a 606-nautical-mile challenge that continues to capture the imagination of sailors from around the world. by Rolex Middle Sea Race Media Posted 17 Oct 12:48 BST 2025 World Sailing Awards finalists revealed 2025 World Sailing Awards finalists revealed Voting opens today, including Rolex World Sailor of the Year World Sailing is very proud to announce the finalists for this year's male and female Rolex World Sailor of the Year, male and female Kuehne+Nagel Young World Sailor of the Year, 11th Hour Racing Impact Award, and Team of the Year. by World Sailing Posted 17 Oct 11:27 BST 2025 Aloha Classic Grand Final day 3 2025 Aloha Classic Grand Final day 3 The biggest masters field in windsurfing history and junior champions crowned Day 3 of the Aloha Classic Grand Final delivered a spectacular showcase of windsurfing talent across generations, from the rising stars of the Junior and Pro Junior divisions to the legendary Masters. by International Windsurfing Tour Posted 17 Oct 10:39 BST What action have you missed? What action have you missed? RS Feva Europeans, RS Aero chairman, RS600 Nationals and more RS Feva Europeans, RS Aero chairman, Junior Team Championships, RS600 Nationals, the new RS Aira, and the Women's RS Aero Championships - check it all out. by RS Sailing Posted 17 Oct 10:30 BST Athene Cup at the Norfolk Punt Club Athene Cup at the Norfolk Punt Club 15 starters, the oldest helm was 83 and the youngest 12 The Athene Cup is a river race for Norfolk Punts on the Norfolk Broads and for many years it marks the end of the Norfolk Punt Club's racing for the year. There were 15 starters, the oldest helm was 83 and the youngest 12. by Neville Khambatta Posted 17 Oct 08:50 BST The Crazy Week of the Globe40 The Crazy Week of the Globe40 After two weeks at sea since the start from Cape Verde This has been a week we won't soon forget in the story of this second edition of the GLOBE40. After two weeks at sea since the start from Cape Verde in this high-coefficient (3) leg 2, the competitors continued their descent of the South Atlantic. by Sirius Events Posted 17 Oct 08:12 BST Sydney to Auckland Ocean Race Day 7 Sydney to Auckland Ocean Race Day 7 Two more finish as Lucky declared overall winner Frantic and Antipodes have finished the Sydney to Auckland Ocean Race (S2A), as RPAYC declared Bryon Ehrhart's Lucky the overall winner of the 1250 nautical mile race, adding to her line honours and race record victories - a triple crown for the US entry. by Di Pearson / Sydney to Auckland media Posted 17 Oct 02:22 BST Emirates Team NZ rounds out sailing team Emirates Team NZ rounds out sailing team Emirates Team NZ team are back out sailing with their AC40 from their home base in Auckland. Almost a year to the day since Emirates Team New Zealand won the Louis Vuitton 37th America's Cup the team are back out sailing with their AC40 from their home base in Auckland. by Emirates Team New Zealand Posted 17 Oct 02:02 BST Firefly Vines Series at Lymington Town Firefly Vines Series at Lymington Town As part of the Lymington Dinghy Regatta The Firefly Class made a return to the Western Solent after a few years absence for a weekend of top-quality competition, holding their Vines Series Open Meeting as part of the Lymington Dinghy Regatta on the weekend of 19th-20th July. by Jono Pank Posted 17 Oct 01:08 BST B14s in the Allspars Final Fling B14s in the Allspars Final Fling There would be two events within one weekend, as the TT Series concluded The B14 bandwagon spent the week before the AllSpars Final Fling following the forecasts with great interest. Some inland events were cancelled due to predicted lack of wind. Some took place and the wind was scarce. by Mark Barnes Posted 16 Oct 22:49 BST Transat Café L'or fleet has mustered in Le Havre Transat Café L'or fleet has mustered in Le Havre 148 skippers, 74 boats, 4 classes At nine days before the start of the 17th edition of the TRANSAT CAFÉ L'OR Le Havre Normandie, all the skippers have now arrived in Le Havre, marking the start of the festivities. by Transat Café L'OR Posted 16 Oct 22:40 BST IFCA Fin & Foil Slalom Europeans day 1 IFCA Fin & Foil Slalom Europeans day 1 Two perfect opening days Johan Søe leads the Men's Foil ranking, while Justine Lemeteyer dominates among the women, topping both the Foil and Fin divisions. In the Men's Fin fleet, Jordy Vonk is in the lead, followed by Nicolas Prien and Malte Reuscher. by Elena Giolai Posted 16 Oct 22:07 BST Cape 31 European Championship in Palma day 1 Cape 31 European Championship in Palma day 1 Shotgunn opens strong on light-air first day The opening day of the Cape 31 European Championship saw the fleet head out full of anticipation, eager to get the event under way and make the most of the breeze forecast to arrive around midday. by Tor Tomlinson Cheney Posted 16 Oct 18:50 BST Allocation of entries for the 29er Worlds in Kiel Allocation of entries for the 29er Worlds in Kiel All countries will be allocated a minimum of three entries The 29er Class has not restricted entries for the World or European Championships in the past but due to the expected popularity of the Worlds in 2026 in Kiel we feel it is necessary to do an Entry Allocation. This is very difficult to do fairly. by International 29er Class Posted 16 Oct 17:45 BST Exiting new product for METS Exiting new product for METS A+T Instruments is proud to be supplying instruments for some of the most advanced yachts The marine world gathers at METS in Amsterdam. A+T is proud to be supplying instruments for some of the most advanced new-build yachts. Watch the video to see how we can help you with your next project. by A+T Instruments Posted 16 Oct 17:00 BST Tideway Firefly Inlands at Chew Valley Lake Tideway Firefly Inlands at Chew Valley Lake Another great turnout for the fleet, racing alongside the Mirror class Chew Valley Lake Sailing Club hosted The Tideway Firefly Inland Championship over the weekend of 4-5 October. A fleet of 40 Fireflys arrived to contest the National Inland title, alongside the Mirror fleet sharing the event. by William Pank Posted 16 Oct 15:44 BST Merlin Rocket Downriver Race at Ranelagh Merlin Rocket Downriver Race at Ranelagh Human anchors are permitted during the race Thirteen Merlin Rockets arrived at Ranelagh Sailing Club for their Annual Down River Race. This was the second visit to the club this year in Class's Racing Calendar and was the final event in the Thames, Classic and Vintage Series'. by Stuart Jenkins Posted 16 Oct 13:05 BST A Day at the Allen Factory! A Day at the Allen Factory! New and innovative products, cutting-edge manufacturing techniques The Allen factory, based in Southminster, Essex in the UK, makes many of the deck hardware and fittings that we use in our sailing, be that on dinghies or keelboats. by Mark Jardine Posted 16 Oct 12:00 BST 2025 YachtsandYachting.com Racing Series round 6 2025 YachtsandYachting.com Racing Series round 6 High pressure gloom over the Solent greeted the competitors High pressure gloom over the Solent greeted the competitors to Round 6 of the YachtsandYachting.com Racing Series held over the weekend of October 11th & 12th. by Terry Hunt Posted 16 Oct 11:54 BST CIC Med Channel Race 2026 CIC Med Channel Race 2026 A second edition to reinforce Class40 ambition in the Mediterranean Based on the concept of its big sister in Normandy, a 1,000-mile course between Marseille, Corsica, Sardinia, and the Balearic Islands was offered to Class40 skippers on the Mediterranean circuit. by Sirius Events Posted 16 Oct 11:18 BST 2025 Aloha Classic Grand Final day 2 2025 Aloha Classic Grand Final day 2 The battle intensifies as the world's best close in on the crown Perfect trade-wind conditions returned to Ho'okipa today for Day 2 of the 2025 Aloha Classic Grand Final, delivering a full day of 5 Star competition as both the men's and women's draws charged toward Finals Day. by International Windsurfing Tour Posted 16 Oct 11:11 BST