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The Ocean Race Europe 2025: The summer of racing The Ocean Race Europe 2025: The summer of racing Biotherm delivered a masterclass - Paprec Arkéa a lesson in consistency This Saturday, after a fiercely contested final race, the second edition of The Ocean Race Europe came to a close. It was a seven-week adventure from Germany to Montenegro, full of twists and turns, resilience, and raw emotion. by The Ocean Race Posted 21 Sep 20:30 BST Salcombe Gin Centenary Race - A fitting finale Salcombe Gin Centenary Race - A fitting finale RORC Cowes clubhouse was buzzing The Salcombe Gin Centenary Race brought the curtain down on the RORC's Centenary season — for everyone except the sailors still to compete in next week's Offshore Double Handed World Championships. by Louay Habib / RORC Posted 21 Sep 17:19 BST Tornado Open, Mixed and Youth Europeans overall Tornado Open, Mixed and Youth Europeans overall Czech team dominated the event No more races were possible on the final day of the championship due to lack of wind, leaving the overall tally at five races sailed. by Maria Tsaou Posted 21 Sep 17:13 BST Germany Deutsche Bank claim first SailGP event win Germany Deutsche Bank claim first SailGP event win Race Day 2 of the Rolex Switzerland Sail Grand Prix The Germany SailGP Team presented by Deutsche Bank has entered the winners circle, claiming their first event victory at the Rolex Switzerland Sail Grand Prix in tricky, light conditions on the waters of Lake Geneva. by SailGP Posted 21 Sep 17:03 BST Tom Dolan retires from Solitaire du Figaro Tom Dolan retires from Solitaire du Figaro Flying Irishman injured his arm just one hour into the opening stage Reigning Solitaire du Figaro Paprec champion Tom Dolan confirmed this morning that he will withdraw from the third and final leg of the solo offshore race due to an injury sustained early in Leg One. by Tom Dolan Racing Posted 21 Sep 16:15 BST 2025 Dutch Water Week day 4 2025 Dutch Water Week day 4 At the end of the city's main shopping street, spectators could watch the racing The penultimate day of the Dutch Water Week brought Olympic-class sailing and windsurfing right into the heart of Almere. by Simon Keijzer / Dutch Water Week Posted 21 Sep 12:13 BST ILCA open meeting at Frensham ILCA open meeting at Frensham 22 sailors were faced with an incoming storm but no sign of wind upon arrival 22 sailors were faced with an incoming storm but with no sign of wind when they arrived on Sunday morning for one of the Thames Valley ILCA open meetings. The start was postponed for a short time. by Ann Brand Posted 21 Sep 11:41 BST Women's Match Racing Worlds in Chicago overall Women's Match Racing Worlds in Chicago overall History made: Match in Pink Team wins fifth consecutive title Pauline Courtois and her Match in Pink by Normandy Elite Team from Le Havre in France have once again proven their dominance in the sport of match racing, capturing their fifth consecutive World Sailing Women's Match Racing World Championship title by Women's WMRT Posted 21 Sep 10:21 BST P&B Phantom Nationals day 2 P&B Phantom Nationals day 2 Some sailors, whilst passing Drake's Island, wisely decided to turn back The forecast for slightly more wind was delivered in spades. The RO planned three races: two outside the Breakwater and one inside. Increased wind strength and rain made launching challenging, especially for those with fixed rudders. by Alex Spurgeon Posted 21 Sep 10:18 BST Race to the Finish with Paprec Arkéa Race to the Finish with Paprec Arkéa Zhik is the official gear partner for The Ocean Race Europe The Ocean Race Europe has again proven why it is one of the most demanding tests in sailing. With Zhik as the official gear partner, the Paprec Arkéa crew faced the extremes of Europe's waters equipped for the challenge. by Zhik Posted 21 Sep 09:00 BST Enter now for Cannes to Malta Offshore Race Enter now for Cannes to Malta Offshore Race An ideal feeder event ahead of the Rolex Middle Sea Race As you make your way down to Malta for the Rolex Middle Sea Race, the inaugural Cannes-Malta Race offers a great opportunity to get some valuable race practice along the way. by Royal Malta Yacht Club Posted 21 Sep 07:58 BST Chris Geering Trophy at Overy Staithe Chris Geering Trophy at Overy Staithe The weather forecast for the weekend had been causing some raised eyebrows The final weekend of the 2025 season saw a small but dedicated fleet turnout for the Chris Geering Trophy, sailed on the evening tide on 20 September. by Jennie Clark Posted 21 Sep 06:08 BST New trophy for 2025 Six Metre Worlds New trophy for 2025 Six Metre Worlds Presented by HM King Juan Carlos of Spain The Opening Ceremony for the 2025 International Six Metre Open and Classic World Championships saw the 29 participating teams from nine nations gather on the waterside lawn of the Seawanhaka Corinthian Yacht Club. by Fiona Brown Posted 21 Sep 04:08 BST David Porter, King of Sydney Harbour in the 1970s David Porter, King of Sydney Harbour in the 1970s During one of the greatest eras in the 134-year history of the 18ft Skiff class During a 10-year career in the 18s from 1970-71 to 1979-80, inclusive, Dave Porter won the 1975 World Championship, three Australian and five NSW (State) championships as well as numerous club championships. by Frank Quealey Posted 21 Sep 01:50 BST Another win for MACIF Santé Prévoyance Another win for MACIF Santé Prévoyance Sam Goodchild and Loïs Berrehar victorious in Défi Azimut Lorient Agglomération The British skipper Sam Goodchild, who was a key part of the crew on Biotherm that won The Ocean Race Europe, followed up with victory in the two-handed Défi Azimut - Lorient Agglomération 48 Hours race today. by Ed Gorman Posted 20 Sep 23:52 BST Team Malizia ends on a high Team Malizia ends on a high Boris Herrmann's team fourth in The Ocean Race Europe After five legs, over 4,500 nautical miles, and six weeks of intense offshore racing, The Ocean Race Europe 2025 concluded today in Boka Bay, Montenegro. Team Malizia delivered a strong performance, climbing the overall leaderboard to finish fourth. by Team Malizia Posted 20 Sep 22:56 BST A podium finish for Holcim-PRB A podium finish for Holcim-PRB Team showed drive, consistent performance and commitment in The Ocean Race Europe After six weeks of racing, Holcim-PRB sailed its final race of The Ocean Race Europe 2025 today in Montenegro. With a third-place finish in the coastal race in Boka Bay, the Swiss boat secured a spot on the podium, claiming the bronze medal. by Holcim-PRB Posted 20 Sep 22:47 BST Emirates GBR street fighting and scrapping Emirates GBR street fighting and scrapping Race Day 1 of the Rolex Switzerland Sail Grand Prix Emirates GBR Driver Dylan Fletcher said it felt as though the team was "street fighting" and "scrapping for every metre" on Race Day 1 of the Rolex Switzerland Sail Grand Prix on Saturday. by Emirates GBR SailGP Team Posted 20 Sep 22:03 BST 15th Défi Azimut - Acceleration and extension 15th Défi Azimut - Acceleration and extension Sleep? Dream on! The numerous videos posted by the OBRs (On-Board Reporters) on the Défi Azimut Lorient Agglomération server this morning testify to the infinite patience and the depth of talent required by the crews to make the Occidentale de Sein. by Azimut Posted 20 Sep 21:53 BST Richard Smallwood trophy at Frensham Richard Smallwood trophy at Frensham 2.4mRs, Hansas and a Stratos battle it out The Richard Smallwood Trophy is a two-day event set up in tribute to Richard Smallwood who was one of the leading lights in the creation and subsequent growth of disabled sailing at Frensham Pond in Surrey. by David Innes Posted 20 Sep 21:50 BST Noble Marine Musto Skiff UK Nationals day 3 Noble Marine Musto Skiff UK Nationals day 3 Eddie Bridle rises to the top of the chasing pack Racing today was held inside the harbour, owing to the fruity forecast predicting a hazardous return to Harbour over the infamous 'bar' in 20 kts and an ebb tide. by Jamie Hilton Posted 20 Sep 20:43 BST Rooster Outlet deals during the boat show Rooster Outlet deals during the boat show More lines, more sizes, and bigger savings, even if you're not visiting Southampton The Southampton International Boat Show is officially underway, and we're excited to be there showcasing the latest Rooster kit alongside some unmissable deals. If you're visiting SIBS, make sure to come and see us at stand no W062. by Rooster Posted 20 Sep 20:00 BST BONDS Flying Roos in pole position in Geneva BONDS Flying Roos in pole position in Geneva Day 1 of Rolex Switzerland Sail Grand Prix The BONDS Flying Roos top the event leaderboard with 25 points after opening day in Geneva. All 12 international teams battled shifty, light conditions, with those able to stay up on the foils and nail the maneuvers finding themselves still in the hunt. by SailGP Posted 20 Sep 19:21 BST Biotherm takes the win Biotherm takes the win Spectacular Coastal Race in Boka Bay marks the end of The Ocean Race Europe The Boka Bay Coastal Race was a perfect reflection of this edition of The Ocean Race Europe: spectacular. And as they did over and over again during the past six weeks, it was Paul Meilhat's Biotherm who secured victory. by The Ocean Race Posted 20 Sep 19:12 BST RS Sailing at Southampton International Boat Show RS Sailing at Southampton International Boat Show 10 epic days packed with something for everyone RS Sailing are delighted to be at Southampton Boat Show, 19th - 28th September 2025 for 10 epic days packed with something for everyone. Here's what to expect. by RS Marine Group Posted 20 Sep 17:00 BST America's Cup: Vision for the Naples unveiled America's Cup: Vision for the Naples unveiled Emirates Team NZ and Sport e Salute unveiled the vision for the America's Cup in Naples in 2027. Emirates Team NZ and Sport e Salute, the publicly-owned Italian company responsible for promoting sports and a healthy lifestyle across the nation, unveiled the vision for the Louis Vuitton 38th America's Cup in Naples in 2027. by America's Cup Media Posted 20 Sep 15:30 BST P&B Phantom Nationals day 1 P&B Phantom Nationals day 1 Clear air and sniffing out the shifts was king This year's championship is hosted by Hooe Point Sailing Club, Plymouth, with a highly competitive line-up of 57 boats. The forecast had been changeable in the days leading up, and finally was 5-11 kts from a southerly direction. by Alex Spurgeon Posted 20 Sep 15:21 BST Globe40 2025 update Globe40 2025 update Credit Mutuel arrives in the Cape Verde archipelago Ian Lipinski and Antoine Carpentier on CREDIT MUTUEL marked the start of this second edition of the GLOBE40 with their victory in the first official leg of the event. It was at 08:37 UTC today that they crossed the finish line off the city of Mindelo! by Sirius Events Posted 20 Sep 13:36 BST Funding the Future winners announced Funding the Future winners announced Sunsail Funding the Future winners announced Sunsail has announced the winners of its Funding the Future initiative, which champions sailing across the UK by providing financial support to clubs. by Sarah Heron Posted 20 Sep 12:00 BST Meet Benoit Marie: 6-for-6 and Mini Transat Ready Meet Benoit Marie: 6-for-6 and Mini Transat Ready Six races - six wins Benoit Marie isn't just having a good season — he's having a perfect one onboard his Classe Mini Nicomatic x Petit Bateau. Six races. Six wins. by Cyclops Marine Posted 20 Sep 12:00 BST Ferrari unveils the Hypersail rig innovations Ferrari unveils the Hypersail rig innovations D-section mast with 90 degree rotation together with a double skin mainsail The Ferrari Hypersail team is pleased to unveil the latest design and engineering innovations developed for the rig and sails of Ferrari's oceanic sailboat. by Ferrari Hypersail Posted 20 Sep 11:28 BST The latest in fleet monitoring and tracking The latest in fleet monitoring and tracking Join us on October 22nd for an in-depth exploration of the latest in tracking technology Fleet monitoring and tracking are essential for efficiency, safety, and compliance with real-time visibility into fleet movements critical. by Sarah Heron Posted 20 Sep 10:30 BST Enter now for the 2025 ILCA U21 Europeans Enter now for the 2025 ILCA U21 Europeans Last week to apply for the record-breaking event The 2025 ILCA Under 21 European Championships & Open European Trophy will be held in Split, Croatia, from 18-25 October 2025, and it's shaping up to be a record-breaking event, with 240 entries already received. by EurILCA Posted 20 Sep 10:23 BST 2025 Dutch Water Week day 3 2025 Dutch Water Week day 3 Britain's Micky Beckett continues to lead the ILCA 7 fleet Day Three of the Dutch Water Week, the last stop of the Sailing Grand Slam 2025, brought sunshine and light winds to Almere. by Simon Keijzer / Dutch Water Week Posted 20 Sep 09:53 BST Tornado Open, Mixed and Youth Europeans day 3 Tornado Open, Mixed and Youth Europeans day 3 After a windless second day, racing finally resumed on Lake Attersee After a windless second day, racing finally resumed today on Lake Attersee. The first start, scheduled for 10:30 a.m., had to be postponed as the wind failed to appear in the morning. by International Tornado Class Association Posted 20 Sep 09:09 BST Hyde Sails One Design September Discount Hyde Sails One Design September Discount Thinking of ordering new sails? Now is the time to do so at the best possible prices Thinking of ordering new sails for 2026? Now is the time to do so at the best possible prices with our maximum discount period running until the end of this month on select classes! by Hyde Sails Posted 20 Sep 09:00 BST Women's Match Racing Worlds in Chicago Day 3 Women's Match Racing Worlds in Chicago Day 3 Quarter-Finals set at Women's Match Racing Worlds After a third day of unseasonable light airs on Lake Michigan, the qualifying round-robin stage of the World Sailing Women's Match Racing World Championship concluded, advancing the top eight teams to the quarter-final stage. by Women's WMRT Posted 20 Sep 08:57 BST 30% OFF Vaikobi Duffel & Dry Bags! 30% OFF Vaikobi Duffel & Dry Bags! This deal ends this Sunday at midnight Whether you're packing for a weekend trip, hitting the water, or just need reliable storage, now's the time to upgrade your gear. by Vaikobi Posted 20 Sep 02:00 BST OK Dinghy Worlds at Lake Garda overall OK Dinghy Worlds at Lake Garda overall Andrew Mills wins after a epic week for the 212 helms Britain's Andrew Mills has won the 2025 OK Dinghy world championship after an epic week of racing on Lake Garda. With only one race possible on the final day, the result was academic to Mills, who was already discarding a second. by Robert Deaves Posted 20 Sep 00:39 BST Formia to Host 450+ Sailors for ILCA Master Worlds Formia to Host 450+ Sailors for ILCA Master Worlds Sailors from 31 nations have arrived in Italy The 2025 ILCA Master World Championships officially kicked off today in Formia, Italy. This year's event has drawn over 450 sailors from 31 nations, making it one of the largest gatherings of the ILCA Master community worldwide. by Agustín Argüelles Posted 19 Sep 22:24 BST Noble Marine Musto Skiff UK Nationals day 2 Noble Marine Musto Skiff UK Nationals day 2 Andy Tarboton moves to the top of the leaderboard It's day 2 at the UK Musto Skiff Nationals at Hayling Island, and with the wind settling in at 5-8 knots from the southeast, it was going to be a tricky day on the water with plenty of snakes and ladders to be found. by Sam Barker Posted 19 Sep 22:14 BST SailGP prepares for high-stakes Lake Geneva debut SailGP prepares for high-stakes Lake Geneva debut A weekend of tactical, light-air racing on the horizon The Rolex Switzerland Sail Grand Prix begins tomorrow with a weekend of tactical, light-air racing on the horizon. All twelve national teams hit the water today, getting in essential practice laps in the only freshwater venue of the season. by SailGP Posted 19 Sep 20:29 BST Emirates GBR ready for jeopardy on Lake Geneva Emirates GBR ready for jeopardy on Lake Geneva Strategist Hannah Mills looking to pick the right shifts Fresh from a win in Saint-Tropez last weekend, Emirates GBR is ready for jeopardy on Lake Geneva as SailGP prepares for the second event of the back-to-back European double-header, the Rolex Switzerland Sail Grand Prix. by Emirates GBR SailGP Team Posted 19 Sep 19:09 BST DF95 Summer Series at Barton's Point week 6 DF95 Summer Series at Barton's Point week 6 Penultimate event runs in a warm breeze with big waves 10 Boats raced in the penultimate East Kent DF95 summer series event in a stiff but warm 17-18knot breeze and big waves using a mix of B and C rigs. by Peter Jackson Posted 19 Sep 18:31 BST 37 days to the Transat Café L'or 37 days to the Transat Café L'or 72 boat fleet includes 18 female skippers On Sunday, October 26, at 2pm local time the 72 boats registered for the 17th edition of the TRANSAT CAFÉ L'OR Le Havre Normandie will set sail on the most famous double-handed transatlantic race. by Transat Café L'OR Posted 19 Sep 18:15 BST Hurricane class at the East Coast Piers Race Hurricane class at the East Coast Piers Race This year's edition came with a volatile forecast Six Hurricane 5.9SX catamarans joined over 50 boats, ranging from Dart 15s and Musto Skiffs to the foiling Nacra 20 FCS, at Marconi Sailing Club for the 2025 East Coast Piers Race weekend. by Ben Harris Posted 19 Sep 15:22 BST Autumn Series 2025 at Medway Yacht Club Preview Autumn Series 2025 at Medway Yacht Club Preview Finish the Season in Style Finish the Season in Style! The Medway Yacht Club looks forward to hosting the 2025 Autumn Series, a five-race series. by Medway Yacht Club Posted 19 Sep 14:46 BST Uncertainty reigns across Biscay in Défi Azimut Uncertainty reigns across Biscay in Défi Azimut A cracking start for Charal, leading the fleet off the Glénans archipelago Doubt lingers this Thursday regarding the intentions of the wind gods off the coast of Lorient, Brittany. Will the fleet have enough breeze to fill their sails throughout the rectangular course concocted by Race Management? by Azimut Posted 19 Sep 13:41 BST
Race to the Finish with Paprec ArkéaThe Ocean Race Europe has again proven why it is one of the most demanding tests in sailing. With Zhik as the official gear partner, the Paprec Arkéa crew faced the extremes of Europe's waters equipped for the challenge.Growing Female Participation in SailingIt's been an incredible summer of sailing in the UK, and one of the highlights for me has been talking with competitors at major events, learning how they started sailing, what they love most about the sport, and their visions for the future.Rooster Outlet deals during the boat showThe Southampton International Boat Show is officially underway, and we're excited to be there showcasing the latest Rooster kit alongside some unmissable deals. If you're visiting SIBS, make sure to come and see us at stand no W062.You just gotta love a good algorithmSo, I opened up YouTube, and there it was. Could not believe my luck, actually. The algorithm had coughed up something I really wanted to watch. Yes, I know it means Big Brother is watching and listening.Also, every key stroke is being recorded.RS Sailing at Southampton International Boat ShowRS Sailing are delighted to be at Southampton Boat Show, 19th - 28th September 2025 for 10 epic days packed with something for everyone. Here's what to expect.Carbon or Steel?Foils have been shrinking for years as sailors continually try to reduce drag and increase speeds, but designers were reaching the limit of what they could do with carbon, so the latest foils have turned to steel for some parts.Meet Benoit Marie: 6-for-6 and Mini Transat ReadyBenoit Marie isn't just having a good season — he's having a perfect one onboard his Classe Mini Nicomatic x Petit Bateau. Six races. Six wins.Unboxing the Bieker Moth with Kyle StonehamWhy are all the ropes hidden on all the latest International Moths? It's all about aerodynamic efficiency as the boats get faster and faster. As we find out with Kyle, there are also some very clever systems under the carbon covers.Hyde Sails One Design September DiscountThinking of ordering new sails for 2026? Now is the time to do so at the best possible prices with our maximum discount period running until the end of this month on select classes!The Age of Steel in the Land of RockThis week the Moths have gathered in Torquay at the Royal Torbay Yacht Club for the UK Championship, and the discussion is all about steel.30% OFF Vaikobi Duffel & Dry Bags!Whether you're packing for a weekend trip, hitting the water, or just need reliable storage, now's the time to upgrade your gear.From vision to realityIn 2023 I took part in my first X-Yachts Gold Cup at Aarhus in Denmark. It was a glorious event, balancing fun and competition perfectly, and was a weekend where new friendships were formed with sailors who I continue to chat with regularly.Big colour displaysA+T Instruments will be at the Monaco Boat Show and at the Les voiles de Saint-Tropez. Hugh will be navigating on SY Sealen B, and Pete will be navigating on SY Mariella.Championship winning at 9 years old!The 2000 class have just had a superb National Championship at Hayling Island Sailing Club. 59 boats competed in the ten race series with fresh winds and big waves on the opening day, followed by three days of lighter and shift north easterlies.Introducing the Youth Sailing Worlds GBR TeamSixteen of the nation's top young sailors have been selected to represent Great Britain at the prestigious Youth Sailing World Championships in Vilamoura, Portugal, taking place 12-20 December 2025.Why we need VMG and VMCThe Ocean Race Europe Tracker has just had an update thanks to PredictWind, and now looks at routing for the boats, but it doesn't yet have VMG or VMC.