Baltic Lifejackets at Metstrade 2025 Baltic Lifejackets at Metstrade 2025 A close look at Winner, Poseidon, Athena & Force with Baltic's Oscar Anderberg Baltic Lifejackets, based in Älgarås, Sweden, have been producing lifejackets, buoyancy aids and floatation clothing since 1977, and have been pioneering some of the innovations we've seen in the market. by Mark Jardine Posted 7 Dec 12:00 GMT Lloyd Davey returns for the Global Solo Challenge Lloyd Davey returns for the Global Solo Challenge His journey into sailing began with windsurfing on a small London lake We are pleased to announce the return of Lloyd Davey as an official entry in the Global Solo Challenge 2027-2028. Lloyd was previously entered in the inaugural edition and, after circumstances forced him to withdraw. by Marco Nannini Posted 7 Dec 11:30 GMT New 49erFX team on the rise: Revil and Dubois New 49erFX team on the rise: Revil and Dubois Their story started at a training camp organized by the French Federation A new partnership is taking shape in the 49erFX fleet — one built on shared goals, hard work, and a clear long-term vision. Chloé Revil and Albane Dubois teamed up in late 2024 and have shown they're a team worth watching as the LA 2028 cycle begins. by Alexia Lahoud Posted 7 Dec 11:21 GMT WASZP Class EuroCup 2026 WASZP Class EuroCup 2026 The series kicks off in Lanveoc in Brittany, France WASZP announces the EuroCup calendar for 2026! European sailors - have your diaries at the ready. The series consists of eight events across the season, with four events needed to qualify for the overall EuroCup ranking. by WASZP Class Posted 7 Dec 10:28 GMT Rooster expands Sandy Point Collection Rooster expands Sandy Point Collection With new sailcloth bags for the 2025 gifting season Rooster is proud to announce the expansion of its much-loved Sandy Point Collection for the 2025 gifting season, introducing four new sailcloth bag styles and new colour variations to the original range. by Rooster Posted 7 Dec 09:00 GMT 18ft Skiff NSW Championship Races 3 and 4 18ft Skiff NSW Championship Races 3 and 4 A double race victory to the Yandoo team A double race victory to the Yandoo team of John 'Herman' Winning, Fang Warren and Lewis Brake, on Sydney Harbour today, sees the team grab a narrow lead at the half way point in the eight-race NSW 18ft Skiff Championship. by Frank Quealey Posted 7 Dec 08:45 GMT Australian Maxi Championship day 2 Australian Maxi Championship day 2 URM Group cleans up in a fresh southerly change on Sydney Harbour Day Two of the 2025 Australian Maxi Championship got under way today, with Sydney's extreme heat giving way to a fresh southerly change that set the stage for fast, tactical racing. by CYCA Media Posted 7 Dec 08:27 GMT World Sailing Inclusion Championships day 3 World Sailing Inclusion Championships day 3 Competition intensifies at Mussanah, Oman The third day of the 2025 World Sailing Inclusion Championships concluded in the Sultanate of Oman with the leaders strengthening their grip on the top spots. by World Sailing Posted 7 Dec 07:21 GMT Bringing Windward Back to Life Bringing Windward Back to Life With a little help from classic Barton Victory blocks Every so often, a customer story comes along that makes us smile from ear to ear. Robert Starr, a successful author based in the inland Northwest of the U.S, has spent over a year lovingly restoring his beautiful lapstrake dinghy 'Windward'. by Barton Marine Posted 6 Dec 17:00 GMT J Cup Europe 2026 heading to Cherbourg J Cup Europe 2026 heading to Cherbourg Crossing the Channel and turning up the volume! We're crossing the Channel and turning up the volume! The J Cup Europe 2026 is heading to Cherbourg - and you're invited. by Harry Tilling Posted 6 Dec 16:51 GMT Lightning 368 Class Association Review of the Year Lightning 368 Class Association Review of the Year Another successful year for the fleet Our first event of the year started a little later than usual. The Southerns at Up River Y.C. were held over the weekend of 26/27 April. Those who arrived on the Friday evening attended Penny's 29th anniversary of her 21st surprise birthday party. by Caroline Hollier, Class Secretary Posted 6 Dec 15:26 GMT RS Sailing: What's coming in 2026? RS Sailing: What's coming in 2026? The class calendar is released for 2026 It's live! The class calendar is released for 2026. As well as the 2027 World Championships! by RS Sailing Posted 6 Dec 14:30 GMT The extraordinary Gitana 18 Ultim trimaran The extraordinary Gitana 18 Ultim trimaran Timelapse video of the construction and a look at the main design differences Over the past two years at CDK Technologies on the West coast of France, the most advanced offshore sailing yacht ever built has been taking shape. by Mark Jardine Posted 6 Dec 14:16 GMT World Sailing Inclusion Championships day 2 World Sailing Inclusion Championships day 2 Intense competition on Friday at Mussanah, Oman The second day of the inaugural World Sailing Inclusion Championships 2025, hosted by the Sultanate of Oman and organised by Oman Sail, continued on Friday with intense competition and participation from around the world. by World Sailing Posted 6 Dec 12:08 GMT 44Cup 2026 will visit new venues in Spain & Italy 44Cup 2026 will visit new venues in Spain & Italy The 2026 series will comprise five events across Europe and Scandinavia Following the successful conclusion of their 2025 championship in Marina Jandía in Fuerteventura, the RC44 teams are now looking forward to the new 44Cup season. by 44Cup Posted 6 Dec 11:55 GMT Most improved 49er team of 2025 Most improved 49er team of 2025 The first spotlight goes to Conrad Konitzer and Antonio Torrado As the 2025 season draws to a close, the class reflects on a year defined by progress, grit, and unforgettable moments. by Alexia Lahoud Posted 6 Dec 10:58 GMT November 2025 FINNFARE November 2025 FINNFARE Passion, experience and Finn spirit The November 2025 edition of FINNFARE has been published and is currently being shipped to Finn sailors worldwide. The cover features the new world champion Deniss Karpak, along with the Masters champion, for the second time, Pieter-Jan Postma. by Robert Deaves Posted 6 Dec 09:17 GMT Australian Maxi Championship Opening Race Australian Maxi Championship Opening Race Master Lock Comanche opens strongly The 2025 Australian Maxi Championship is officially under way, following a powerful start overnight with the Cabbage Tree Island Race, the opening act of the championship. by CYCA Media Posted 6 Dec 08:05 GMT WA welcome ahead for Australians racing back home WA welcome ahead for Australians racing back home The fleet of ten Clipper Race yachts are currently battling it after a 4,800nm race from Cape Town From this weekend, the Clipper Race fleet will be heading into Fremantle, WA - with 15 Aussie nationals amongst its crew, including a doctor from Perth and firefighter from Victoria. by Clipper Race Posted 6 Dec 00:44 GMT Henri-Lloyd has it all wrapped up for Christmas Henri-Lloyd has it all wrapped up for Christmas A range of nautical inspired gifts perfect for the festive season Finding the perfect nautical-inspired gifts this Christmas is now easier than ever, thanks to Henri-Lloyd. All items are available online and in Henri-Lloyd stores and retailers. by Henri-Lloyd Posted 5 Dec 16:00 GMT New Icom UK Marine Knowledge Articles Available New Icom UK Marine Knowledge Articles Available The features are designed to provide useful insights and practical Icom VHF marine radio guidance Icom UK has recently expanded its online Marine Knowledge Base with three new, informative articles. The features are designed to provide useful insights and practical guidance for mariners and organisations using Icom VHF marine radios. by Icom UK Posted 5 Dec 14:30 GMT Cooler series 2025 at Shoreham Cooler series 2025 at Shoreham A blustery affair with high winds and mountainous seas Shoreham SC Cooler series is run every weekend in November as an open event before the winter chills kick in. This November proved to be a blustery affair with high winds and mountainous seas greeting the hardy competitors to the south coast. by William Warren Posted 5 Dec 13:52 GMT Pirouelle and Château are Class40 champions Pirouelle and Château are Class40 champions 3 podiums including one victory and one top 5 After a remarkable season, the duo Guillaume Pirouelle (31) and Cédric Château (48) from Le Havre have won the 2025 Class40 championship. Regulars in the top five on the Class40 circuit for the past two years aboard their Mach.5 Seafrigo-Sogetsran. by Vanessa Boulaire Posted 5 Dec 12:03 GMT World Sailing Inclusion Championships day 1 World Sailing Inclusion Championships day 1 First races contested in Mussanah, Oman The first races were contested at the inaugural World Sailing Inclusion Championships along the shores of Mussanah, marking the start of a historic global event hosted by the Sultanate of Oman at the Mussanah Sailing School, Barceló Mussanah Resort. by World Sailing Posted 5 Dec 11:00 GMT Stay Safe on the Water in Cold Weather Stay Safe on the Water in Cold Weather Enjoy the cold weather safely with Baltic Cold days on the water can be magical – the crisp air, the quiet, and the low winter sun make it a magical experience. But when the temperature drops, the dynamics change. by Baltic Lifejackets Posted 5 Dec 10:30 GMT ILCA Team Racing Europeans day 1 ILCA Team Racing Europeans day 1 Winds, waves, and thrills in Athens Race Day 1 of the 2025 EurILCA Team Racing European Championship kicked off with a bang! Twelve teams from nine countries, with a total of 48 sailors, took to the waters of Athens in conditions that tested their skills to the max. by Agustín Argüelles / EurILCA Posted 5 Dec 09:58 GMT The Famous Project CIC Jules Verne Trophy Day 6 The Famous Project CIC Jules Verne Trophy Day 6 A long, fast tack in the trade winds We like to repeat it over and over again: to date, no 100% female crew has managed to carve its name on the Jules Verne Trophy. by Agence TB Press Posted 5 Dec 08:58 GMT 2026 RORC Racing Programme unleashed 2026 RORC Racing Programme unleashed The season spans more than a dozen major offshore races and championship events The 2026 RORC Racing Season will deliver one of the most diverse, challenging and internationally connected offshore programmes in the sport, designed for owners and skippers looking to race across a full ten months of competition. by Louay Habib Posted 5 Dec 08:23 GMT Hydons win the 2025 Lark Travellers Trophy Hydons win the 2025 Lark Travellers Trophy An impressive 64 boats took part in the series Stuart Hydon has again won the Lark Travellers' Trophy series, sponsored by Craftinsure, with son Nick and partner Ann Biglin sharing crewing duties. by Nigel Hufton Posted 5 Dec 07:31 GMT Sailing Grand Slam publishes 2026 Notice of Race Sailing Grand Slam publishes 2026 Notice of Race Full series of Olympic-class events after a successful pilot season in 2025 Sailing Grand Slam (SGS) announced the publication of the 2026 Notice of Race (NOR) for its full series of Olympic-class events, marking the first complete edition of the international circuit after a successful pilot season in 2025. by Sailing Grand Slam Posted 5 Dec 06:05 GMT Globe40 Leg 3 Update Globe40 Leg 3 Update An unforgettable week in the Roaring Forties Having set off on their third leg on November 22nd from Saint Paul Bay on Reunion Island, the eight competitors in the second edition of the GLOBE40 were initially confronted with the calms of the Mascarene High. by Sirius Events Posted 5 Dec 05:32 GMT VX One Class achieves World Sailing recognition VX One Class achieves World Sailing recognition Official International status confirmed The VX One International Class Association is proud to share that World Sailing has officially recognised the VX One as an International Class, following a vote by the World Sailing Council at its recent Annual Conference. by VX One International Class Association Posted 5 Dec 05:21 GMT Thorpedo set to launch into Rolex Sydney Hobart Thorpedo set to launch into Rolex Sydney Hobart Ian Thorpe to join the crew of LawConnect for the 80th edition Five-time Olympic gold medallist Ian Thorpe is set to dive into unfamiliar sporting waters after it was announced today that he would join the crew of LawConnect for the 80th Rolex Sydney Hobart Yacht Race. by RSHYR Media Posted 5 Dec 00:10 GMT America's Cup: New US Challenger America's Cup: New US Challenger Long established Seawanhaka Corinthian Yacht Club announced as a potential US challenger Riptide Racing has announced in partnership with Seawanhaka Corinthian Yacht Club, an attempt to challenge for the 38th America's Cup in 2027., an attempt to challenge for the 38th America's Cup in 2027. by Riptide Racing Posted 4 Dec 23:56 GMT Vaikobi Launches the Impact Protection Series Vaikobi Launches the Impact Protection Series A New Era of Lightweight Head Protection for Surf and Watersports Vaikobi has announced the launch of its groundbreaking Impact Protection Series of Headwear, a new collection of lightweight, EN 812-certified impact hats engineered to protect watersports athletes from head knocks, bumps and scratches. by Vaikobi Posted 4 Dec 21:30 GMT Inaugural World Sailing Inclusion Championships Inaugural World Sailing Inclusion Championships 154 athletes have gathered in Oman and the RS Venture Connect Class is part of it The World Sailing Inclusion Championships celebrated its Opening Ceremony on 3rd December 2025 at Barceló Mussanah Resort, hosted by Oman Sail. by RS Sailing Posted 4 Dec 15:03 GMT Entry open for 2026 OK Dinghy Worlds Entry open for 2026 OK Dinghy Worlds The first time the world championship has been held in Denmark since 2012 Entry has opened for the 2026 OK Dinghy World Championship, to be held in Skovshoved, Denmark, from 5-12 June. The Notice of Race has also been published. by Robert Deaves Posted 4 Dec 14:22 GMT Breakthrough 2025 season for UpWind by MerConcept Breakthrough 2025 season for UpWind by MerConcept A masterful Transat Café L'Or led by an all-women duo Back in Concarneau after a strong finish in the Transat Café L'Or, UpWind by MerConcept closes a landmark second season marked by accelerated sporting progress, human development, and growing visibility. by UpWind by MerConcept Posted 4 Dec 13:30 GMT 30% Off All Henri-Lloyd Jackets for a Limited Time 30% Off All Henri-Lloyd Jackets for a Limited Time Engineered warmth, weather protection and everyday durability Engineered warmth, weather protection and everyday durability. 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Right on cue, as a passing downpour eased and bright skies emerged boats were being rigged. by Rosemary Dilworth Posted 3 Dec 18:30 GMT Wicked SB20 Middle East & UAE Championships Wicked SB20 Middle East & UAE Championships Borghesi's All-Star Females Race to Glory Charlotte Borghesi's all-female crew are outright winners of the Wicked SB20 Middle East & UAE Championships which took place out of the Dubai Offshore Sailing Club (DOSC) last weekend. by Andy Rice Posted 3 Dec 17:32 GMT Look after your boat with Compare Boat Insurance Look after your boat with Compare Boat Insurance Top tips on boat insurance and winterising your boat We're now firmly in winter's grip. Spring seems a long way off, and over the winter there's plenty of essential maintenance for your boat to be done, and boat insurance should be top of your list. by Sarah Heron Posted 3 Dec 16:00 GMT RS400 Final Fling at Blessington RS400 Final Fling at Blessington Each boat had some mishap, a swim, a rip in the kite, a broaching experience Over the weekend of 29/30 November, Blessington SC organised a RS400 Winters Event to round off the 2025 season with a final fling before the Christmas period. The plan was for some light-hearted, fun and fast racing. by Barry McCartin Posted 3 Dec 15:45 GMT Bough Beech Icicle Series and Youth Icicle Series Bough Beech Icicle Series and Youth Icicle Series Running for eight Sundays through January and February 2026 Once again, Bough Beech Sailing Club is holding our Icicle Open Series, running for eight Sundays through January and February 2026, starting on 4th January. by Sarah Seddon Posted 3 Dec 15:38 GMT