GBR Squad member Catrin Williams visits Starcross GBR Squad member Catrin Williams visits Starcross Honoured guest launches RYA Pathway Club status Starcross Yacht Club was honoured to host Catrin Williams last Friday, who joined sailors on the water before giving an inspiring talk about her sailing journey. by Starcross Yacht Club Posted 24 May 18:29 BST Lightweight Wind Barrier Lightweight Wind Barrier The Henri-Lloyd Breeze Jacket combines lightweight, waterproof performance with modern design The Henri-Lloyd Breeze Jacket combines lightweight, waterproof performance with modern design, making it the ideal choice for warm-weather sailing and everyday on-water activities. by Henri-Lloyd Posted 24 May 17:00 BST New sporting goals & ambitions for Sails of Change New sporting goals & ambitions for Sails of Change The positive family legacy continues With the TF35 season set to open this coming weekend with the Nyon Grand Prix, ambitions are high among the Sails of Change Team as the two crews led respectively by Yann Guichard and Duncan Späth seek to realise their respective targets. by Sails of Change Posted 24 May 16:02 BST Poole Week Revitalised For 2025 Poole Week Revitalised For 2025 New race teams and new courses for the summer's big event How do you make a great sailing week even better, without losing the elements that have always made it a great sailing week? by David Harding Posted 24 May 13:37 BST GP14 Ulster Championship at East Antrim GP14 Ulster Championship at East Antrim An unexpected set of great conditions at Larne Lough Sunshine, high tide, beautiful breezes - not generally the GP14 Class's mental picture of Larne Lough, but that's how it was in the weekend 17/18 May for the GP14 Ulster Championships. by Curly Morris & Meg Tyrrell Posted 24 May 10:04 BST Hansa UK Travellers at New Forest Sailability Hansa UK Travellers at New Forest Sailability Honest competitor declares herself DSQ in one race Wednesday 7th May gave us a beautiful sunny day with a decent breeze forecast from the NE and allowing for committee boat start and finish lines in clear water and a good windward leg. by Malcolm Bentley Posted 24 May 09:10 BST Fireball Worlds coming to English Riviera in 2026 Fireball Worlds coming to English Riviera in 2026 Royal Torbay YC are pleased to host The Royal Torbay Yacht Club are pleased to announce that the Fireball World Championship will be held in Torquay in July 2026. by Bob Penfold Posted 24 May 08:25 BST Get your Early Bird Abersoch Dinghy Week entry in Get your Early Bird Abersoch Dinghy Week entry in This ever popular family week is open to all dinghy classes and fleets Entries are now over 60 boats registered, so thanks to all of you who have entered so far, but if you want to save a few bucks please enter before the early bird rate comes to an end on the 1st June. by Mike Crompton Posted 24 May 07:45 BST Tasar Training Made Easy Tasar Training Made Easy Hybrid in-person and webinar events in the Victorian Tasar fleet In 2024, the Victorian Tasar fleet expressed strong interest in ongoing training opportunities, ranging from on-the-water sessions to classroom and online formats. by Simon Medd Posted 24 May 07:14 BST Enter now for Chichester Harbour Race Week Enter now for Chichester Harbour Race Week Last year nearly 600 competitors in 383 boats attended Book your place at the biggest dinghy and keelboat regatta in the UK! With the website open, you can now reserve your place in this year's 'must attend' event. Starting on Monday 11th August, ending on 15th. by Simon Radford Posted 24 May 07:11 BST Melges 24 European Sailing Series event 3 day 1 Melges 24 European Sailing Series event 3 day 1 After a spectacular day of racing, Melgina leads the ranking in Riva At the end of three high-intensity races, the early lead belongs to Paolo Brescia's Melgina (ITA854), whose consistent scores of 1-2-6 place them at the top of the provisional standings. by International Melges 24 Class Association Posted 24 May 03:51 BST International 14 Prince of Wales Cup Week Day 1 International 14 Prince of Wales Cup Week Day 1 Where the Wind Blows and the Ego Grows Hailing from the frothy shores of Tynemouth Sailing Club, the dynamic duo of Andy Brown and Stu Keegan made landfall at Prince of Wales Week aboard their trusty steed—a Beiker 4 that's seen more flying wire than a Marvel film set. by Andy Brown & Stu Keegan Posted 24 May 00:43 BST TF35 Nyon Grand Prix Day 1 TF35 Nyon Grand Prix Day 1 Beginner's luck? X-Wing second after opening day The opening day of the 2025 TF35 season on Lake Geneva saw the six cutting-edge foiling catamarans ghost their way around the racecourse in a delicate 5-knot breeze, completing two races. by TF35 Press Posted 23 May 23:34 BST Jura Scottish Series 2025 Day 1 Jura Scottish Series 2025 Day 1 Loch Fyne offers racers solid opening day sport Race organisers at the Jura Scottish Series made the best of the beneficial wind and weather conditions on Loch Fyne to get the annual regatta under way on cue for all classes. by Andi Robertson Posted 23 May 22:13 BST Cowes Classics Regatta countdown is on Cowes Classics Regatta countdown is on A week away, and late entries are coming in thick and fast across all divisions We are just one week away now from the start of the Royal London Yacht Club's flagship event - the Cowes Classics Regatta 2025 - and as ever, late entries are coming thick and fast across all the divisions. by Cowes Classics Regatta Posted 23 May 20:22 BST DMS Formula Wing Europeans day 4 DMS Formula Wing Europeans day 4 Golden opportunities await all in medal series. Leaders stumbled in wildly shifting winds as Friday's racing determined the first medal series competitors in the Dogus Marine Services Formula Wing European Championships. by WingFoil Racing World Cup Posted 23 May 20:00 BST Royal Thames YC 250th Anniversary Regatta preview Royal Thames YC 250th Anniversary Regatta preview Over 180 entries already received and expected to surpass 200 boats The countdown is on for the Royal Thames Yacht Club's 250th Anniversary Regatta, taking place this June. With less than a month to go, anticipation is building fast with over 180 entries already received. by Robin Tott Posted 23 May 19:04 BST DF95 Spring Series event 8 at Barton's Point DF95 Spring Series event 8 at Barton's Point Mainly a shifty drifter, but the form boats still mostly got to the front In 0 - 5 knots of wind from the North going East the event was mainly a shifty drifter, but the form boats still mostly got to the front. Peter Jackson won race 1, Mike Brand race 2 and Dave Adams race 3, those three hogging the podium spots. by Peter Jackson Posted 23 May 17:51 BST Rickmansworth Classic International 14 Open Rickmansworth Classic International 14 Open At 89 Tiercel proved that old boats can still compete and win Vintage and Classic Int 14's came to Rickmansworth Sailing Club over the weekend of 17th/18th May to race for two trophies. The Rickmansworth Open and Transom series Trophies. Boats travelled from as far as Cornwall to compete in this long standing event. by Alastair Wilson Posted 23 May 16:47 BST Copa del Rey MAPFRE surpasses 100 entries Copa del Rey MAPFRE surpasses 100 entries Still almost two months to go until the start The Copa del Rey MAPFRE continues to exceed expectations — and this year, it's doing so well in advance. by Copa del Rey MAPFRE Posted 23 May 15:41 BST Jersey Clipper Bursary award Jersey Clipper Bursary award £1000 goes to teenage dinghy instructor to enter Tall Ships Race A dinghy instructor at the Royal Channel Islands Yacht Club has been awarded this year's Jersey Clipper Bursary, worth £1,000. by Philip Jeune Posted 23 May 15:28 BST Entries open for Parkstone Youth Week Entries open for Parkstone Youth Week Different from most sailing regattas - and now with a Roman Empire theme There will a Gladitorial display of sailing and fun off the water activities, encompassing the spirit of Ancient Rome, starting in just 12 weeks' time. So, as Caesar raises his thumb it is time for you to sign up to the highlight of the Roman calendar. by Mark Norton Posted 23 May 14:15 BST Folkboat Racing in the Solent Folkboat Racing in the Solent Looking at the 2025 calendar and build-up to 60th Folkboat Week Since its introduction to British waters, the Nordic Folkboat has become a staple of Solent sailing. With the Folkboat Association nurturing this tradition, the fleet continues to grow, offering a packed calendar of racing. by Chris Fox Posted 23 May 13:07 BST Royal Hospital School Achieves Pathway Club Status Royal Hospital School Achieves Pathway Club Status RYA awards British Youth and Junior Sailing Pathway status The Royal Hospital School (RHS) in Holbrook, Suffolk, is pleased to announce its recent recognition as a British Sailing Pathway Club, a testament to its commitment to supporting young sailors and their racing endeavours. by Royal Hospital School Posted 23 May 12:17 BST Merlin Thames Series at Tamesis Merlin Thames Series at Tamesis Andy Harris and Lyra Wade take Sondown Cup and Elizabeth Bowl Sunday May 18th was the Thames Series Merlin Rocket Open sponsored by Craftinsure for all ages of boat competing for the Sondown Cup (for the overall result) and the Elizabeth Bowl (for the first vintage boat in the last race). by Marcus Chavasse & Rob Hatley Posted 23 May 11:14 BST Firefly 'Ricky' event at Rickmansworth Firefly 'Ricky' event at Rickmansworth Four thrilling races all started under black flag, catching a few teams out The annual Firefly Open Meeting at Rickmansworth Sailing Club drew a competitive fleet of 19 boats gather on Saturday, 17th May 2025, with sailors travelling from across the country, from as far as South Staffs and Wroxham Broad. by Jono Pank Posted 23 May 10:12 BST Holt Streaker Golden Jubilee Tideway Race Holt Streaker Golden Jubilee Tideway Race Jack Holt would have been proud to see 21 Streakers gathering at Ranelagh Jack Holt would have been proud to see 21 Streaker dinghies gathering at Ranelagh Sailing Club, all there to celebrate 50 years since he designed the Streaker at his premises on Putney Embankment. by Neil Firth Posted 23 May 09:21 BST America's Cup: Big changes in crew line-up America's Cup: Big changes in crew line-up Women and Youth crews to sail in AC75 in the next Cup - Final Draft of AC38 Protocol Historic changes are proposed in the Final Draft of the Protocol released by the America's Cup Defender. For the first time a Female and Youth crew members will be part of the six-crew lineup on board the all-electric AC75s. by Richard Gladwell/Sail-World NZ Posted 23 May 09:00 BST Jura Scottish Series runners and riders Jura Scottish Series runners and riders Fleet are mustered in Tarbert Habour, Loch Fyne, ready to race Competitors at the Jura Scottish Series may not be assured of continued sunshine, the like of which has blessed the north of Britain for the last few weeks, but they should be blessed with breezes which seem set to build progressively. by Andi Robertson Posted 23 May 08:55 BST CIC Normandy Channel Race fleet have assembled CIC Normandy Channel Race fleet have assembled 32 Class 40 yachts are in Caen for 16th edition They've arrived! The 32 expected Class40s were on time in Caen on Wednesday evening; a fleet that therefore sets a record for the 16th edition of the event but also the record for an exclusive Class40 event since the creation of this class 20 years ago. by Sirius Events Posted 23 May 08:23 BST Hansa UK Travellers at Notts County Hansa UK Travellers at Notts County Entries from all over the UK and Ireland The HANSA Travellers Trophy (TT) took place at Notts County Sailing Club on Wednesday 21st May 2025. There were entries from all over the UK and Ireland in both the Liberty class and 303 one and two person boats. by David Eberlin Posted 23 May 07:55 BST RS200 Northern Tour at Staunton Harold RS200 Northern Tour at Staunton Harold Home sailors sweep the podium Staunton Harold Sailing Club hosted the third event in the Sailing Chandlery RS200 Northern Tour, delivering close, tactical racing and a home club clean sweep of the podium. by Ann Nugent Posted 23 May 07:11 BST IMA Maxi Europeans overall IMA Maxi Europeans overall Bella Mente successfully defends her IMA European Championship title The 20 remaining yachts competing in the IMA Maxi European Championship, organised by the Circolo del Remo e della Vela Italia in conjunction with the International Maxi Association, took part in a final coastal race today in a 8-14 knot southwesterly. by James Boyd / International Maxi Association Posted 22 May 23:53 BST Cape Horn Hall of Fame nominations close by 30 May Cape Horn Hall of Fame nominations close by 30 May Public nominations open for just a little longer The International Association of Cape Horners (IACH) is calling for nominations for new inductees to the Cape Horn Hall of Fame. by Barry Pickthall for IACH Posted 22 May 23:52 BST America's Cup: Emirates Team NZ respond America's Cup: Emirates Team NZ respond Emirates Team New Zealand has responded to the statements sent overnight (NZT) Emirates Team New Zealand has responded to the statements sent overnight by two Challenger teams calling for more transparency in the negotiations over the Protocol and venue for the 38th Match. by Richard Gladwell/Sail-World NZ Posted 22 May 23:44 BST World Foiling Congress 2025 concludes World Foiling Congress 2025 concludes Event attracted top industry leaders, experts, and stakeholders The second edition of the World Foiling Congress took place this week at Palazzo della Borsa in Genova (Italy), attracting top industry leaders, experts, and stakeholders from across the global Foiling Community. by WeAreFoiling Posted 22 May 22:52 BST J/70 UK Grand Slam 2 at Royal Southern Yacht Club J/70 UK Grand Slam 2 at Royal Southern Yacht Club 7 races for the North Sails May Regatta Having suffered through some tough conditions in Grand Slam 1, the forecasts were looking hopeful for the second event of the UK J/70 Season. As we got closer to the event it was anyone's guess as to how the racing would pan out. by James Curtis / J70 UK Class Posted 22 May 22:28 BST 6mR Worlds return to Seawanhaka Corinthian YC 6mR Worlds return to Seawanhaka Corinthian YC Oyster Bay and Long Island Sound are renowned as some of the best sailing waters in the world Founded in 1871 and located on Oyster Bay, New York, SCYC is America's oldest yacht club and its association with the Sixes goes right back to the class's foundation in 1907. by Fiona Brown Posted 22 May 21:41 BST Steering the Course kicks off to #AccelerateAction Steering the Course kicks off to #AccelerateAction World Sailing's global women's sailing festival gets under way soon The 2025 edition of Steering the Course, World Sailing's global women's sailing festival, gets under way on 23 May with a week-long focus on #AccelerateAction in support of this year's International Women's Day theme. by World Sailing Posted 22 May 21:12 BST Rooster are Clothing Partner of Poole Regatta Rooster are Clothing Partner of Poole Regatta 2026 is shaping up to be the largest in the event's history Rooster, the well-known watersports clothing and accessories manufacturer is to become the Official Clothing Partner of the International Paint Poole Regatta 2026. by Chris Jones Posted 22 May 20:32 BST DMS Formula Wing Europeans day 3 DMS Formula Wing Europeans day 3 No daylight between leaders as championship gets back on track After a day of no racing, the locals made the wind claim early and they were right on the money. Racing started at 2 pm after a one-hour delay, in a 14-knot offshore southerly that was in the sweet spot for wing foil racing. by WingFoil Racing World Cup Posted 22 May 19:33 BST IMA Maxi Europeans Inshore Series overall IMA Maxi Europeans Inshore Series overall Bella Mente by Hap Fauth crowned the Champion 2025 in Sorrento With the overall victory of Bella Mente, owned by American Hap Fauth and skippered by Terry Hutchinson, the curtain falls on the Tre Golfi Sailing Week 2025. by Tre Golfi Sailing Week Posted 22 May 19:24 BST RS Aeros at Lymington Town RS Aeros at Lymington Town There were no discards, no dress rehearsals Seventeen RS Aeros turned out to enjoy the Lymington RS Aero Open and were blessed with blue skies and a moderate sea breeze. The fleet raced together on PY using corrected time scoring with RS Aero 6s, 7s and 9s represented. by RS Aero UK Class Association Posted 22 May 18:14 BST RS600 Inland Championships RS600 Inland Championships Great strategies for guarding a spot by the committee boat Thirteen RS600s turned up to Grafham Water Sailing Club for the Inland Championship 2025. We weren't greeted with the fantastic forecast we had seen earlier in the week, but it seemed there was plenty of wind to get trapezing around the course. by Will Russell Posted 22 May 17:50 BST HD Sails Scottish Solo travellers at Largs HD Sails Scottish Solo travellers at Largs Ben Ledi trophy rewards consistency by not allowing any discard As the Scottish Solo fleet travelled to Largs on the west coast for the third of the HD Sails travellers series we knew that the event would be bathed in sunshine, but would there be enough wind? by Ross Watson Posted 22 May 17:02 BST Solo McIntyre Mini Globe Race - 18,000 miles to go Solo McIntyre Mini Globe Race - 18,000 miles to go Pirates, squalls, and paradise found The McIntyre Mini Globe Race fleet has officially fallen under the spell of the South Pacific—a place where dreams of palm-fringed beaches collide with the reality of torrential rain, viscous squalls, Loud lightening, questionable dinghy landings. by McIntyre Mini Globe Race Posted 22 May 16:10 BST RCIYC Nick Cousins Memorial Spring Regatta RCIYC Nick Cousins Memorial Spring Regatta Superb conditions were the order of the day in Jersey Superb conditions were the order of the day for the Royal Channel Islands Yacht Club's Nick Cousins Memorial Spring Regatta held in St Aubin's Bay over Saturday 17th and Sunday 18th May. by Bill Harris Posted 22 May 15:46 BST Hyde Sails Flying Fifteen Video Tuning Guide Hyde Sails Flying Fifteen Video Tuning Guide Ben McGrane explains how to get the most out of your B1 mainsail with B1 or 2H jibs Hyde Sails release new detailed video guide for tuning the Flying 15 for use with the B1 mainsail with B1 or 2H jibs. by Mark Jardine & Ben McGrane Posted 22 May 14:30 BST