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New chairman for the Musto Skiff Class New chairman for the Musto Skiff Class Danny Boatman steps down with Brennan Robinson taking the reins After two terms as the International Chairman, Danny Boatman has stepped down from his committee role in the Musto Skiff class, with Brennan Robinson taking on the role from February 2025. by International Musto Skiff Class Association Posted 8 Feb 07:58 GMT Sydney SailGP: Flying Roos win two on Day 1 Sydney SailGP: Flying Roos win two on Day 1 Blistering starts have propelled Australia to the top of the fleet on the first day of racing Blistering starts have propelled Australia to the top of the fleet on the first day of racing in Sydney, with Tom Slingsby's Flying Roos looking unbeatable on home waters. by SailGP Media Posted 8 Feb 06:56 GMT Gdynia to host 2025 Youth Match Racing Worlds Gdynia to host 2025 Youth Match Racing Worlds The championship will use the RS21 one-design racing keelboat World Sailing is pleased to announce that the Polish port city of Gdynia has been chosen to host the 2025 World Sailing Youth Match Racing World Championships. by World Sailing Posted 7 Feb 17:27 GMT Another Successful Steve Nicholson Memorial Event Another Successful Steve Nicholson Memorial Event All competitors and volunteers were met with a beautiful sunny day at Northampton It was another successful open event in memory of Steve Nicholson at Northampton Sailing Club on January 25th. All competitors and volunteers were met with a beautiful sunny day and a light south-westerly wind. by Clare Butterfield Posted 7 Feb 16:13 GMT DF95 Winter Series event 4 at East Kent RSC DF95 Winter Series event 4 at East Kent RSC A cold northerly at Barton's Point Country Park A cold northerly discouraged many, but nine skippers fought out the 4th DF95 event of the year at Barton's Point, Sheppey. In flat water all but one used A rigs as the forecast 18 knots never arrived. by Peter Jackson Posted 7 Feb 14:08 GMT NI Sailing Team dominate Celtic Cup NI Sailing Team dominate Celtic Cup The Northern Ireland Sailing Team emerged victorious Despite some tight racing against sailors from Wales and Scotland, the Northern Ireland Sailing Team emerged victorious at the Celtic Cup trophy on the 1st and 2nd of February after winning every possible team event and the overall trophy. by RYA Northern Ireland Posted 7 Feb 13:47 GMT Emirates GBR ready for battle Emirates GBR ready for battle Dylan Fletcher and crew prepare for KPMG Australia Sail Grand Prix The Emirates Great Britain SailGP Team is ready for battle to maintain its top spot on the leaderboard at the KPMG Australia Sail Grand Prix this weekend. The British crew are driven by Olympic gold medallist Dylan Fletcher. by Emirates GBR SailGP Team Posted 7 Feb 13:14 GMT J/40 Boat Tour at boot Düsseldorf J/40 Boat Tour at boot Düsseldorf Mark Jardine looks at the yacht with Frédéric Bouvier from J/Composites Mark Jardine, Managing Editor of Sail-World.com and YachtsandYachting.com took a tour around the J/40 during boot Düsseldorf 2025 with Frédéric Bouvier from J/Composites. by Mark Jardine Posted 7 Feb 12:05 GMT 2025 29er Winter Championships at Draycote Water 2025 29er Winter Championships at Draycote Water The still waters and lack of wind set a serene scene for the day's racing The sun rose on a cloudy Saturday morning as 54 eager 29ers rolled into the muddy dinghy park of Draycote Water. The still waters and lack of wind set a serene scene for the day's racing. by UK 29er Class Association Posted 7 Feb 07:37 GMT Sydney SailGP: Collisions and capsizes Sydney SailGP: Collisions and capsizes Sydney's practice racing was packed with dramatic incidents - capsizes, collisions and nosedives Sydney's practice racing was packed with dramatic incidents, culminating in a considerable collision between Mubadala Brazil and Germany. by SailGP Posted 7 Feb 06:18 GMT KPMG Australia SailGP: 12 boat fleet makes history KPMG Australia SailGP: 12 boat fleet makes history Tom Slingsby's Australia Team aiming for back-to-back victories on home water Tom Slingsby's Australia Team aiming for back-to-back victories on home water, the sixth time Sydney Harbour has held the event, which is more than any other locale. by SailGP Posted 7 Feb 03:38 GMT SailGP: Can Sydney match Auckland? SailGP: Can Sydney match Auckland? Talking points - can Sydney would match the standard set in Auckland, and crew poaching? A very Australian orientated media conference set the scene for Leg 3 of the Season 5 SailGP, which will be sailed on Sydney Harbour this weekend. The main talking points included whether Sydney would match the standard set in Auckland, and crew poaching. by Richard Gladwell/Sail-World.com/nz Posted 6 Feb 23:08 GMT Yacht Club de Cannes looks forward to 2025 season Yacht Club de Cannes looks forward to 2025 season The Finn elite are set to meet for International Week After a great year in 2024, including the European Finn and 470 championships, then the famous Régates Royales, the Yacht Club de Cannes, founded in 1860 and one of the oldest clubs in Europe, is starting a new season. by Jean François Cutugno Posted 6 Feb 19:05 GMT Registrations open for Loro Piana Giraglia 2025 Registrations open for Loro Piana Giraglia 2025 Four days of inshore racing in the stunning French gulf, followed by the 241-mile offshore race Registrations are now officially open for the 72nd edition of the Loro Piana Giraglia. Four days of racing in the Gulf of Saint-Tropez will be followed by the 241-mile offshore race, starting on Wednesday, June 11, at noon. by Yacht Club Italiano Posted 6 Feb 18:49 GMT Vendée Globe Thursday 6th February Update Vendée Globe Thursday 6th February Update Kojiro's big decision We give you an update on Arnaud Boissières from La Mie Câline after he was dismasted, showing his progress towards the Caribbean, then Kojiro Shiraishi tells us why he made a big routing decision as he heads east towards Les Sables d'Olonne. by Mark Jardine Posted 6 Feb 17:26 GMT Documenting The Maiden Factor Documenting The Maiden Factor Kaia Bint Savage shares her story Kaia Bint Savage won the Yachting Journalists' Association Young Journalist of the Year in 2024. She shares the impact of sharing her story with YJA members at a special event at the Royal Ocean Racing Club in London. by Mark Jardine & Kaia Bint Savage Posted 6 Feb 14:30 GMT Griffin25 Selection Weekend Griffin25 Selection Weekend Twenty-four sailors braved the winter conditions Twenty-four sailors braved winter conditions to attend the Griffin25 selection event, gathering before dawn at the Southampton Red Jet terminal. by RORC Posted 6 Feb 14:00 GMT Falmouth launches multi-national AZAB 2027 Falmouth launches multi-national AZAB 2027 Royal Cornwall YC is organising Azores and Back The Royal Cornwall Yacht Club is delighted to officially launch its multi-national AZAB '27 event, offering sailors the opportunity to take part in a challenging but affordable two leg race from Falmouth Harbour to Ponta Delgada in the Azores and back. by Louise Midgley Posted 6 Feb 10:24 GMT New Vaikobi V4 PFD New Vaikobi V4 PFD An Evolution in Performance PFDs As the trusted name in PFDs around the world, Vaikobi is proud to introduce the highly anticipated V4 Life Jacket, set to enhance the performance and enjoyment for downwind foiling and paddling. by Vaikobi Posted 5 Feb 19:00 GMT 4th ORC Double-Handed Worlds now open for entry 4th ORC Double-Handed Worlds now open for entry This edition will feature three new divisions and two-race format The Offshore Racing Congress (ORC) is excited to announce that entries are now open, and the Notice of Race has been published for the 4th ORC Double-Handed World Championship 2025. by Offshore Racing Congress Posted 5 Feb 18:19 GMT YCCS pays tribute to His Highness the Aga Khan YCCS pays tribute to His Highness the Aga Khan His forward-looking vision led to the founding of the Yacht Club Costa Smeralda In 1967, the forward-looking vision of His Highness the Aga Khan led to the founding of the Yacht Club Costa Smeralda. by Yacht Club Costa Smeralda Posted 5 Feb 17:15 GMT RYA Dinghy & Watersports Show speakers confirmed RYA Dinghy & Watersports Show speakers confirmed All the specialist knowledge and practical demos you need to launch you into the new season The excitement is building for the 2025 RYA Dinghy & Watersports Show (22-23 February) where an incredible line-up of guest speakers has now been confirmed. by RYA Dinghy & Watersports Show Posted 5 Feb 16:12 GMT Vendée Globe Wednesday 5th February Update Vendée Globe Wednesday 5th February Update There are still 11 skippers at sea racing While we've now had 22 finishers in the Vendée Globe there are still 11 skippers at sea racing. In this much later than usual daily video we get updates from Kojiro Shiraishi, Oliver Heer, take a look at the tracker, then Conrad Colman concludes our show. by Mark Jardine Posted 5 Feb 16:04 GMT Rooster announces new distributor in Turkey Rooster announces new distributor in Turkey This collaboration marks an exciting milestone as Rooster continues to expand its global presence. Rooster, a leading global manufacturer of technical clothing and equipment for watersports, is thrilled to announce its new partnership with Performans Yelken, now the official Rooster distributor in Turkey. by Rooster Posted 5 Feb 14:30 GMT Medway RC Laser Club Winter Series week 4 Medway RC Laser Club Winter Series week 4 More light and shifty winds at Barton's Point Coastal Park For today's racing the wind was very much in the lower numbers. The forecast was for 5 knots and direction SE. No question on rig size - the biggest A rig. Another light wind meeting. Numbers were down with folk away and recovering from the lurgy. by Jamie Blair Posted 5 Feb 14:22 GMT YJA Marks 70th Anniversary YJA Marks 70th Anniversary With New Branding and Exciting Events The Yachting Journalists' Association (YJA) is proud to announce its 70th anniversary in 2025, celebrating seven decades of championing excellence in marine journalism. by Yachting Journalists' Association Posted 5 Feb 10:00 GMT New Traveller Car Systems from Allen New Traveller Car Systems from Allen Meticulously engineered to enhance control for dinghies, cats, and keelboats up to 28ft Meticulously engineered to enhance sail control for dinghies, catamarans, and keelboats up to 28ft, these new systems are designed to provide sailors with precise and effortless adjustments, ensuring optimal performance on the water. by Allen Posted 5 Feb 09:00 GMT Gillard & Gray take Merlin victory in the Tiger Gillard & Gray take Merlin victory in the Tiger Finally almost perfect conditions in the Seldén Sailjuice Winter Series Even when they switch from the Scorpion to the Merlin Rocket, Tom Gillard and Rachael Gray come out on top of a 110-boat fleet at a mostly mild and benign Tiger Trophy on Rutland Water... by Andy Rice Posted 5 Feb 06:08 GMT Successful 90th Anniversary celebrations Successful 90th Anniversary celebrations A superb weekend for the Australian 18 Footers League The Australian 18 Footers League celebrated its 90th Anniversary and the past weekend with three days of action-packed racing over Sydney Harbour - from east of the Sydney Opera House to Middle Harbour in the north. by Frank Quealey Posted 5 Feb 05:48 GMT The Good, the Bad and the Ugly The Good, the Bad and the Ugly If ever I needed a reminder of how varied the sport of sailing is, the past fortnight provided it If ever I needed a reminder of how varied the sport of sailing is, the past fortnight has provided it. We've seen the whole spectrum of goings on, from the superb in the Vendée Globe, to the baffling with the British America's Cup team. by Mark Jardine Posted 4 Feb 20:00 GMT Giancarlo Pedote interview Giancarlo Pedote interview "The Vendée Globe is a restaurant where you don't get to choose the menu" This Tuesday at 08:34 UTC, after 85 days, 20 hours and 32 minutes at sea, Giancarlo Pedote crossed the Vendée Globe finish line offshore of Les Sables d'Olonne. by L'IMOCA Prysmian Posted 4 Feb 18:43 GMT Seldén Mast announces three key appointments Seldén Mast announces three key appointments Bringing a wealth of knowledge and experience in sailing and marine industries Seldén Mast, a world leader in the design and manufacturing of yacht masts, rigging and related systems, is delighted to announce three pivotal appointments to its team. by Seldén Mast Posted 4 Feb 17:00 GMT Benjamin Ferré is first daggerboard skipper Benjamin Ferré is first daggerboard skipper Chased all the way by the 'space fighter' Tanguy Le Turquais It will go down as one of the great battles in Vendée Globe history that featured a fun-filled but competitive "bromance" between two young French sailors who ended up finishing just 16 minutes apart. by Ed Gorman / IMOCA Globe Series Posted 4 Feb 15:02 GMT More teams locked in for the Admiral's Cup More teams locked in for the Admiral's Cup Recent team entries include the CYCA, YCM, YCCS and a Baltic Sea Team The Royal Ocean Racing Club is delighted to announce that confirmed entries for the 2025 Admiral's Cup have increased to 13 teams, with more teams set to be announced in the coming months. by Louay Habib / RORC Posted 4 Feb 13:41 GMT Barton Marine Launch New Continuous Line Furler Barton Marine Launch New Continuous Line Furler Designed to provide optimum performance for dinghies and small yachts Designed to provide optimum performance for dinghies and small yachts in even the most challenging conditions, the robust, lightweight and stylish Furler introduces innovative hybrid-bearing technology for the first time. by Barton Marine Posted 4 Feb 12:00 GMT Mixed+ Random Pairs Team Racing at Royal Thames YC Mixed+ Random Pairs Team Racing at Royal Thames YC First race took an uncharacteristic 35 minutes (an ice age to most team racers) Glorious sunshine and a gentle breeze greeted the four teams lead by skippers, Jenny Smallwood, Natalya Dorris, Fiona Hampshire, and Jemima Lawson, gathered for the Mixed+ Random Pairs Team Racing on Sunday 2nd February. by Jack Fenwick Posted 4 Feb 10:22 GMT Giancarlo Pedote 22nd in the Vendée Globe Giancarlo Pedote 22nd in the Vendée Globe His elapsed time is 85 days, 20 hours and 32 minutes After a final cold night in light winds on the Bay of Biscay, Italy's Giancarlo Pedote completed his second consecutive Vendée Globe when he crossed the finish line off Les Sables d'Olonne in 22nd place at 0834hrs today Tuesday 4th February. by Vendée Globe media Posted 4 Feb 09:46 GMT Vendée Globe Tuesday 4th February Update Vendée Globe Tuesday 4th February Update Joschke, Le Cam, Colman finish overnight Overnight we had Isabelle Joschke, Jean Le Cam and Conrad Colman arrive in Les Sables d'Olonne to finish the Vendée Globe, so we start with footage and the stats for their races, and then an update from Giancarlo Pedote as he approached the line. by Mark Jardine Posted 4 Feb 09:11 GMT Conrad Colman, 21st in the Vendée Globe 2024 Conrad Colman, 21st in the Vendée Globe 2024 Crossing the finish line off Les Sables d'Olonne today at 04 06 33 hrs UTC Conrad Colman, the Kiwi skipper of MS Amlin, completed his second Vendée Globe today when he crossed the finish line off Les Sables d'Olonne at 04 06 33 hrs (UTC). by Vendée Globe media Posted 4 Feb 05:15 GMT Jean Le Cam, 20th in the Vendée Globe 2024 Jean Le Cam, 20th in the Vendée Globe 2024 Completing his fifth successful Vendée Globe this morning Legendary French ocean racing veteran Jean Le Cam completed his fifth successful Vendée Globe solo round the world race at the age of 65 this Tuesday morning when he crossed the finish line off Les Sables d'Olonne in 20th position at 03 53 02 hrs UTC. by Vendée Globe media Posted 4 Feb 04:37 GMT Isabelle Joschke, 19th in the Vendée Globe 2024 Isabelle Joschke, 19th in the Vendée Globe 2024 Crossing the finish line at 2328 UTC on 3 February Isabelle Joschke crossed the Vendée Globe finish line in 19th position, after 85 days, 11hrs & 26 mins of racing. Four years after a first participation that ended in retirement, the skipper of MACSF completed her non-stop unassisted circumnavigation. by Vendée Globe media Posted 4 Feb 00:37 GMT The Beast is Reborn The Beast is Reborn Bartley SC determined to run open event on 15th February After a shocking run of bad luck with the weather, the Bartley Beast lives on. A somewhat refreshed event will kick off on Saturday 15th February and marks the start of this reborn two-day series. by Steve Hawley Posted 3 Feb 21:46 GMT Rutland Show Masters how Team Racing is done Rutland Show Masters how Team Racing is done Random Pairs at Royal Thames YC A cold and cloudy day saw the 2025 Team Racing Season at the Royal Thames Yacht Club kick off on Saturday 1st February with a day of Random Pairs Team Racing for teams of a minimum average age of 40. by Jack Fenwick Posted 3 Feb 21:21 GMT Chichester Snowflake Series day 1 Chichester Snowflake Series day 1 Blessed with a beautiful, cloudless blue sky On a day blessed with a beautiful, cloudless blue sky and a light wind blowing at 10 knots from the south, the sailing community gathered at the Chichester Yacht Club (CYC) lake for an fine days racing. by Mark Green Posted 3 Feb 19:53 GMT Welsh team display winning ways at Celtic Cup Welsh team display winning ways at Celtic Cup Youth and junior sailors putting their skills to the test against Scotland and Northern Ireland What an adventure! The Celtic Cup 2025 saw youth and junior sailors from Wales putting their racing skills to the test against teams from Scotland and Northern Ireland. by RYA Cymru Wales Posted 3 Feb 18:26 GMT IOM Midland District Series at Lincoln round 2 IOM Midland District Series at Lincoln round 2 Wow, what a day for radio racing! Wow what a day for Radio Racing - the weather god's delivered and the 30 skipper's took full advantage, some travelling for up to 3 hours to compete in what one would say was a very hot fleet. by Mick Chamberlain Posted 3 Feb 17:03 GMT Cape to St Helena Yacht Race fleet returns home Cape to St Helena Yacht Race fleet returns home The race stands as one of the most challenging offshore adventures available The 2024 Cape to St Helena Yacht Race fleet has returned to Royal Cape Yacht Club (RCYC), completing an epic 1,700-nautical-mile journey across the South Atlantic that tested crews' resilience and sailing prowess. by Cape to St Helena Posted 3 Feb 15:55 GMT Wilson and Watson bring home iQFOiL Games spoils Wilson and Watson bring home iQFOiL Games spoils Gold and bronze for British pair Emma Wilson marked her return to Olympic class racing with a resounding victory at the 2025 season opener, as teammate Islay Watson picked up bronze. by British Sailing Team Posted 3 Feb 15:14 GMT
New Vaikobi V4 PFDAs the trusted name in PFDs around the world, Vaikobi is proud to introduce the highly anticipated V4 Life Jacket, set to enhance the performance and enjoyment for downwind foiling and paddling.J/40 Boat Tour at boot DüsseldorfMark Jardine, Managing Editor of Sail-World.com and YachtsandYachting.com took a tour around the J/40 during boot Düsseldorf 2025 with Frédéric Bouvier from J/Composites.RYA Dinghy & Watersports Show speakers confirmedThe excitement is building for the 2025 RYA Dinghy & Watersports Show (22-23 February) where an incredible line-up of guest speakers has now been confirmed.The Good, the Bad and the UglyIf ever I needed a reminder of how varied the sport of sailing is, the past fortnight has provided it. We've seen the whole spectrum of goings on, from the superb in the Vendée Globe, to the baffling with the British America's Cup team.Rooster announces new distributor in TurkeyRooster, a leading global manufacturer of technical clothing and equipment for watersports, is thrilled to announce its new partnership with Performans Yelken, now the official Rooster distributor in Turkey.Freight Train RunningBack at the beginning of November 2024 in 'When diminutive is massive' we warned fellow mariners in the Atlantic and Southern Oceans, then the Tasman Sea that First Light may resemble more of a freight train on her delivery to Australia than a Class 40.New Traveller Car Systems from AllenMeticulously engineered to enhance sail control for dinghies, catamarans, and keelboats up to 28ft, these new systems are designed to provide sailors with precise and effortless adjustments, ensuring optimal performance on the water.Small boats at boot Düsseldorf!Hall 15 at boot Düsseldorf has some really interesting small boats, so Mark Jardine took a look around to see what he could find...Seldén Mast announces three key appointmentsSeldén Mast, a world leader in the design and manufacturing of yacht masts, rigging and related systems, is delighted to announce three pivotal appointments to its team.So much more than records and statisticsThe way the Vendée Globe record was demolished was astounding. Armel Le Cléac'h's mark of 74 days, 3 hours, 36 minutes had stood for eight years, with the 2020-21 winner of the race, Yannick Bestaven, taking just over 6 days longer to complete the course.Barton Marine Launch New Continuous Line FurlerDesigned to provide optimum performance for dinghies and small yachts in even the most challenging conditions, the robust, lightweight and stylish Furler introduces innovative hybrid-bearing technology for the first time.XR 41 World Premiere at boot Düsseldorf 2025The XR 41 is one of the most exciting race yachts for 2025, and we were at the World Premiere on Saturday 18th January at boot Düsseldorf.RS Sailing - Bring on the 2025 season!It's not long until our favourite Boat Show of the year! We're buzzing with excitement to welcome you onto our magenta carpet, with the RS Team and a boatload of RS Class volunteers ready to inspire you with all things RS!Safety first (like DRRR)Safety first was definitely the first rule of the sea, as explained to me when I was young. You know, one hand for you, one hand for the boat, and so forth. Nothing has changed, but what of the regulations surrounding it all?The Henri-Lloyd Winter Sale Has ReturnedThe Henri-Lloyd Winter Sale is back for a limited time. Shop now for exclusive prices you won't want to miss.Oldest videos from the London Boat ShowDo you remember the early days of the London Boat Show, when it was at Olympia or Earl's Court each January? As that time of year rolls around again, we can take a look into our video archive and round-up the earliest newsreels that covered the event.