2025 International Ocean Safety Awards 2025 International Ocean Safety Awards Presented by the International Association of Cape Horners at their annual lunch The Lydd-based Coastguard rescue helicopter team and crew of the RNLI Newhaven lifeboat are the worthy recipients of this year's International Ocean Safety Award for the hazardous joint operation to rescue an injured sailor stranded aboard his yacht. by Barry Pickthall for IACH Posted 24 Nov 09:11 GMT Pwllheli Winter Series Weekend 2 Pwllheli Winter Series Weekend 2 Cold, bright, sunny conditions and glassy seas The fleet were met by cold, bright, sunny conditions and glassy seas. The wind, 6-8kts W-WNW, had dropped off significantly after the strong winds of the early hours, with the only evidence being a large swell left behind. by Vicky Cox Posted 24 Nov 07:02 GMT Bembridge Illusion Late November Fleet Racing Bembridge Illusion Late November Fleet Racing After the planned Team Racing is cancelled due to the high winds A forecast of strong winds over the weekend put paid to the planned Team Racing. In the event, it was spot on for Saturday but team racing on Sunday would have undoubtedly been possible, however setting everything up for one day was simply not practical. by Mike Samuelson Posted 24 Nov 06:24 GMT IACH Pindar Lifetime Achievement Award IACH Pindar Lifetime Achievement Award Presented to Sir Robin Knox-Johnston KB CBE RD This year's Pindar Lifetime Achievement Award presented by the International Association of Cape Horners goes to Sir Robin Knox-Johnston KB CBE RD. by Barry Pickthall for IACH Posted 24 Nov 06:06 GMT 44Cup Marina Jandía 2025 overall 44Cup Marina Jandía 2025 overall Team Nika crowned champions for a second year as Gemera enjoys a perfect day After three days of 15 knot winds building to 20+, the final day of the 44Cup Marina Jandía instead began in a brutal 25+ knots but ended in 8 knots, keeping the RC44 teams busy with sails and settings adjustments for the season's final three races. by 44Cup Posted 23 Nov 20:50 GMT iQFOiL Senior Europeans open in Sferracavallo iQFOiL Senior Europeans open in Sferracavallo With the majestic Tyrrhenian Sea as its backdrop Under the Sicilian sun and with the majestic Tyrrhenian Sea as its backdrop, the 2025 iQFOiL Senior European Championship officially opened today in Sferracavallo, a coastal district of Palermo, Sicily. by iQFOiL Class Posted 23 Nov 19:55 GMT IOCA Optimist Winter Championships at Rutland IOCA Optimist Winter Championships at Rutland The British winter was not enough to dampen spirits The IOCA UK Optimist Winter Championships were held over 15-16th November hosted by Rutland Sailing Club with 128 Optimists travelling to compete on a chilly and wet weekend. The British winter was not enough to dampen their spirits. by Sarah Ellis Posted 23 Nov 18:02 GMT Mark Lyttle Begins Term as ILCA President Mark Lyttle Begins Term as ILCA President Recalls his first Laser in 1977, with a wooden tiller At the recent ILCA Annual General Meeting, Mark Lyttle was elected as the new President of the ILCA Class Association. With decades of experience he now steps into the role with enthusiasm. by ILCA Posted 23 Nov 17:53 GMT Action, adrenaline and aftershow vibes Action, adrenaline and aftershow vibes What surf fans can expect at boot Düsseldorf 2026 When boot Düsseldorf opens its doors from 17 to 25 January 2026, Hall 17 will once again become the hotspot for the international surf and trend sports community. by boot Düsseldorf Posted 23 Nov 12:00 GMT 18ft Skiff NSW Championship Races 1 and 2 18ft Skiff NSW Championship Races 1 and 2 Racing for the W. C 'Trappy' Duncan Trophy The first two races were held in very light Easterly breeze of no more than 9-10k nots at any time on Sydney Harbour today and resulted with the Balmain team of Henry Larkings, Charlie Wyatt and Laschlan Pryor taking the overall honours. by Frank Quealey Posted 23 Nov 07:44 GMT M32 World Championship in Miami overall M32 World Championship in Miami overall Ryan McKillen's Surge clinches the title in style After five years in the class, Ryan McKillen's Surge has climbed to the top of the M32 world. With a string of consistent results, the team secured their first World Championship title with a race to spare. by M32 World Posted 23 Nov 03:50 GMT 44Cup Marina Jandía 2025 day 3 44Cup Marina Jandía 2025 day 3 Fuerteventura's southern tip threw up further superb conditions Just when it appeared that the form was emerging between the RC44 teams at the 44Cup Marina Jandía - Chris Bake's Team Aqua on day one, Vladimir Prosikhin's Team Nika and Hugues Lepic's Aleph Racing on day two - so day three produced some new winners. by 44Cup Posted 23 Nov 00:06 GMT ARC 2025: What Cruising Sailors Should Know ARC 2025: What Cruising Sailors Should Know Every November, around 150 boats take on the adventure of a lifetime Every November, around 150 boats take on the adventure of a lifetime — 2,700 nautical miles across the Atlantic Ocean in the ARC (Atlantic Rally for Cruisers). by Cyclops Marine Posted 22 Nov 16:00 GMT International 14 Perry Pot at Itchenor Round 1 International 14 Perry Pot at Itchenor Round 1 Eight boats, many champions, and a general sense of optimism The International 14 fleet assembled at Itchenor for Round 1 of the Perry Pot — eight boats, many champions, and a general sense of optimism that would soon be tested. by George Yeoman Posted 22 Nov 15:39 GMT DF95 Autumn Series at Barton's Point week 7 DF95 Autumn Series at Barton's Point week 7 The coldest day of the year so far kept many away The coldest day of the year so far kept many away but nine members turned up at the Kentish Riviera for DF95 event 7, with Ralph Wilkinson as R.O. Jim LaRoche also braved it, but with his IOM, and later. by Peter Jackson Posted 22 Nov 15:33 GMT Antigua Sailing Weeks Evolution Antigua Sailing Weeks Evolution A return to destination sailing The organizers of the 57th Antigua Sailing Week, are pleased to unveil the 2026 Notice of Race for the regatta & rally which takes place April 22 - 26. by Antigua Sailing Week Posted 22 Nov 15:08 GMT Globe40 Leg 3 Start Globe40 Leg 3 Start The fleet set off from Saint Paul Bay on Reunion Island, bound for Sydney, Australia Today at 1:00 PM local time, the competitors in the third leg of the second edition of the GLOBE40 set off from Saint Paul Bay on Reunion Island, bound for Sydney, Australia. Reunion Island gave the competitors a memorable and incredibly warm welcome. by Sirius Events Posted 22 Nov 13:27 GMT Seychelles Challenge returns to paradise Seychelles Challenge returns to paradise Sailors and adventurers alike are invited to enter the race Following the successful inaugural event in 2025, the Seychelles Challenge will return to paradise in 2026. by Leonie Mollentze Posted 22 Nov 11:36 GMT Ovington Black Friday Deals! Ovington Black Friday Deals! Across complete boat packages and the range of ILCA products We are happy to announce that from Friday 21st November 2025 until 28th November 2025 Ovington will be running a range of amazing deals, across complete boat packages & our range of ILCA products. by Ovington Boats Posted 22 Nov 09:00 GMT M32 World Championship in Miami Day 3 M32 World Championship in Miami Day 3 Surge Surges Ahead: Ryan McKillen Dominates Penultimate Day Spotlight on Surge. Ryan McKillen's team in teal delivered a commanding 1-1-1-2-3 performance across five races on Biscayne Bay. by M32 World Posted 22 Nov 08:29 GMT 44Cup Marina Jandía 2025 day 2 44Cup Marina Jandía 2025 day 2 It is all change at the top of the leaderboard It is all change at the top of the leaderboard of the 44Cup Marina Jandía with Hugues Lepic's Aleph Racing taking the lead after today's first race. by 44Cup Posted 21 Nov 21:10 GMT Orsini wins Pantaenius Yacht Racing Image Award Orsini wins Pantaenius Yacht Racing Image Award Italian photographer Martina wins with foiling Moth image Italian photographer Martina Orsini has won the Pantaenius Yacht Racing Image Award 2025 with a photo taken during Foiling Week in Malcesine. Martina is the first woman to win the prestigious contest, now in its 16th edition. by Pantaenius Yacht Racing Image Award Posted 21 Nov 14:05 GMT Henri-Lloyd Biscay Jacket for £195 Henri-Lloyd Biscay Jacket for £195 Engineered for extreme conditions The Biscay Jacket is engineered for extreme conditions and refined for everyday adventure. Now available as part of our exclusive Black Friday deal. by Henri-Lloyd Posted 21 Nov 12:00 GMT Dragon class Marblehead Trophy Dragon class Marblehead Trophy Royal yacht 'Bluebottle' gives GBR first ever win, and rights to host The Royal racing yacht Bluebottle GBR192 has written a major new chapter in international Dragon Class history by winning the legendary Marblehead Trophy. This is the first time Great Britain has ever claimed the Marblehead. by Emma York Posted 21 Nov 09:24 GMT 29ers at the Ovington Championship 29ers at the Ovington Championship A weekend of shifting winds, tight racing, and standout moments The fleet was treated to a full spectrum of conditions over the weekend, beginning with a fresh northeast breeze on Day One. Winds ranged from 8-15 knots, settling at around a punchy 12-14 knots for the opening race. by Melissa Heppell Posted 21 Nov 08:42 GMT 44Cup Marina Jandía 2025 Day 1 44Cup Marina Jandía 2025 Day 1 Three-way photo finish After some tricky practice days when the northerly wind was blowing down from the black peaks of Jandía National Park, for the opening day of the 44Cup Marina Jandía the wind had generously veered beyond the forecast northeast. by 44Cup Posted 21 Nov 03:03 GMT M32 World Championship in Miami Day 2 M32 World Championship in Miami Day 2 The race for the title tightens Ryan McKillen's Surge wins the day and takes the overall lead at the halfway point of the M32 World Championship in Miami. TUUCI and ChinaOne.Ningbo aren't far behind! by M32 World Posted 21 Nov 00:21 GMT Antoine Mermod reflects on Transat Café L'OR Antoine Mermod reflects on Transat Café L'OR Topped by a memorable performance from Charal With no retirements, a thrilling contest throughout the 18-strong fleet and near record-breaking speeds, the IMOCA Class delivered something spectacular in the season-ending Transat Café L'OR. by Ed Gorman / IMOCA Globe Series Posted 20 Nov 21:25 GMT Bauza and Pillain finish 20th in Class 40 Bauza and Pillain finish 20th in Class 40 All-female duo pleased with their first Transat Café L'or Winners of the Cap pour Elles with ENGIE talent programme, Mallorca's Aina Bauza and her French counterpart Axelle Pillain finished in a solid 20th place overall on the TRANSAT CAFÉ L'OR Le Havre Normandie. by Transat Café L'OR Posted 20 Nov 15:34 GMT Harken ILCA Youth Series at Royal Lymington Harken ILCA Youth Series at Royal Lymington An impressive number of entries for a November one-day event The day began with a busy boat park as sailors rigged their ILCA dinghies under overcast skies. The fleet looked sharp and well-prepared signalling a competitive turnout with 48 sailors; an impressive number for a November one-day event! by Gillian Poole Posted 20 Nov 14:19 GMT Poignant reunion between survivor and lifeboat Poignant reunion between survivor and lifeboat Moving new short film captures fisherman visiting RNLI 60 years after his rescue A moving new short film capturing the emotional reunion between a fisherman and the lifeboat which saved him and his 14 crewmates in the treacherous Pentland Firth nearly 60 years ago, is now on show at the Scottish Maritime Museum on Irvine Harbourside. by Scottish Maritime Museum Posted 20 Nov 12:16 GMT Fireball events schedule for 2026 Fireball events schedule for 2026 Featuring two build-up events in Torbay ahead of the Worlds The Fireball Committee is thrilled to announce a jam-packed calendar for 2026, highlighted by the World Championships in the UK at Torquay this July. by Adam Whitehouse Posted 20 Nov 08:01 GMT A tour of the Barton Marine factory A tour of the Barton Marine factory With CEO Suzanne Blaustone Based at Whitstable, Kent in the UK, Barton Marine produces sailing and yachting fittings which are used around the world, and continues to innovate, also designing and manufacturing hardware used outside of the marine industry. by Mark Jardine Posted 20 Nov 06:30 GMT Champions in super-sized fleets on River Derwent Champions in super-sized fleets on River Derwent Royal Yacht Club of Tasmania will host three prestigious sailing regattas in January Sailing royalty and rising stars gathered in Sandy Bay today for the official announcement that the Royal Yacht Club of Tasmania (RYCT) has secured the rights to host three prestigious sailing regattas in January 2026. by Jane Austin / RYCT Posted 20 Nov 06:19 GMT M32 World Championship in Miami Day 1 M32 World Championship in Miami Day 1 Five races and five different winners TUUCI Racing, fresh off a North American Championship win, stunned the fleet on the Opening Day and claimed pole position at the M32 World Championship. by M32 World Posted 20 Nov 03:01 GMT 44Cup Marina Jandía starts tomorrow 44Cup Marina Jandía starts tomorrow Going into this, the maths favours Vladimir Prosikhin's Team Nika The 44Cup teams are now set up and ready to race the final event of their 2025 season - the 44Cup Marina Jandía. by 44Cup Posted 19 Nov 20:16 GMT M32 World Championship set to launch in Miami M32 World Championship set to launch in Miami The climax of the season is about to begin Who will be hoisting the hardware at the M32 World Championship? Will we see an all-Julien podium, McKillen magic, an unwavering Wilson, or something else entirely? Surely, we won't know until the final moments of the final race. by M32 World Posted 19 Nov 17:17 GMT Hamble Winter Series 2025 Race Week 6 Hamble Winter Series 2025 Race Week 6 The Bugle's manager presented his prizes to some very happy winners Recently qualified National Race Officer, Kathryn Clark, was the CRO for Sunday's racing, sponsored by The Bugle, Hamble. by Trevor Pountain Posted 19 Nov 15:38 GMT RORC Caribbean 600 duel is set RORC Caribbean 600 duel is set Black Jack 100 will take on Leopard 3 for monohull line honours In Antigua, this February, the 2026 RORC Caribbean 600 is shaping up to be the combat zone for a gripping battle between two of the world's fastest 100-foot Maxis: Leopard 3 and Black Jack 100. by Louay Habib / RORC Posted 19 Nov 14:56 GMT The Ocean Race at COP30 The Ocean Race at COP30 Torben Grael highlights how a winning mindset can be applied to ocean health At COP30 in Belém, The Ocean Race brought the spirit and determination of ocean racing to the center of global climate talks with its event Racing for the Ocean: Faster and Smarter. by The Ocean Race Posted 19 Nov 13:59 GMT 2028 Vendée Globe rules unveiled 2028 Vendée Globe rules unveiled For its 40th anniversary the event remains true to its unique DNA On 12 November 2028, from Les Sables d'Olonne, a new generation of sailors will set out to take on the most extreme challenge: sailing around the world, solo, non-stop and without assistance, on IMOCA 18-metre monohulls. by Vendée Globe media Posted 19 Nov 13:53 GMT Boris Herrmann off to Antarctica Boris Herrmann off to Antarctica Malizia Explorer Research Vessel on a scientific mission to the Danger Islands Yesterday evening local time, Team Malizia's sailing research vessel Malizia Explorer departed Ushuaia, Argentina, for her first scientific mission to Antarctica. Onboard this sailing boat dedicated entirely to science is Boris Herrmann. by Team Malizia Posted 19 Nov 13:27 GMT 29er family team report from Ovington Championship 29er family team report from Ovington Championship Sam Pascoe takes his 9 year old son to their first 29er event This was my first 29er event in 22 years. I think the last one I did was the 2003 Youth Nationals. I'm at least 10 kg heavier now, but Benjamin—my 9-year-old son—is 20 kg lighter than Justin Vissor, my previous helm. by Sam Pascoe Posted 19 Nov 11:28 GMT 18ft Skiff NSW Championship preview 18ft Skiff NSW Championship preview Giltinan champion favoured to take another title Despite a disappointing result in last Sunday's club championship, the current Giltinan world champion Yandoo team, led by Tom Needham, will go into Sunday's first two races of the eight-race NSW 18ft skiff championship a clear favourite. by Frank Quealey Posted 19 Nov 10:46 GMT The Antigua Racing Cup 2026 preview The Antigua Racing Cup 2026 preview A new chapter for Caribbean racing As Antigua prepares to roll out its inaugural Regatta Month next year, the flagship event, the Antigua Racing Cup, is already poised to make waves in the racing scene across the Caribbean. by Antigua Racing Cup Posted 19 Nov 09:44 GMT Nacra 15 Winter Training event 2 at Warsash Nacra 15 Winter Training event 2 at Warsash With frizzy hair, Babycham and some rather interesting outfits Our second Nacra 15 training camp of the winter started Saturday with a group briefing by Jaz to include both Squad and Class teams before splitting up, with Jaz coaching the Squad teams and Izzy the Class teams. by James Oakley & Connor Fray Posted 19 Nov 09:37 GMT Black Friday: 50% OFF Jackets & Shorts Black Friday: 50% OFF Jackets & Shorts Grab your Hamilton All-Weather Jacket NOW 50% OFF! 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