DF95 Winter Series event 8 at East Kent RSC DF95 Winter Series event 8 at East Kent RSC A 14 knot northerly and sunshine allowed 15 races at the Isle of Sheppey A 14 knot northerly and sunshine allowed 15 races in 8-11 degrees at the Isle of Sheppey's country park lake venue on 13th March before easing back to become light and shifty. by Peter Jackson Posted 15 Mar 16:05 GMT Solo Winter Championship at Rutland Water Solo Winter Championship at Rutland Water Near perfect conditions for the fleet The Solo fleet returned to lovely Rutland Water for the first time in a few years and were delighted to find near perfect conditions for our Winter championship and first North Sails Super Series event of 2025. by Mike Sims, Ian Walters & Guy Mayger Posted 15 Mar 13:59 GMT Winnings JJ Giltinan 18ft Skiff Championship Day 6 Winnings JJ Giltinan 18ft Skiff Championship Day 6 Yandoo in pole position going into Sunday's final race The Yandoo team of Tom Needham, Fang Warren and Lewis Brake went into today's Race 8 on Sydney Harbour with a two points lead over Finport Finance, its closest challenger to retaining the coveted title. by Frank Quealey Posted 15 Mar 09:20 GMT Emirates GBR SailGP Team aim to defend top spot Emirates GBR SailGP Team aim to defend top spot At back-to-back US events The Emirates Great Britain SailGP Team is preparing to defend its top spot on the championship leaderboard at the fourth event of the 2025 Season, the Rolex Los Angeles Sail Grand Prix. by Emirates GBR SailGP Team Posted 15 Mar 06:22 GMT Rolex Los Angeles Sail Grand Prix begins tomorrow Rolex Los Angeles Sail Grand Prix begins tomorrow A 12-nation fleet competing for the very first time The most exciting racing on water returns to Los Angeles tomorrow, with a 12-nation fleet competing for the very first time. by SailGP Posted 15 Mar 00:55 GMT iQFOiL International Games #2 in Cádiz overall iQFOiL International Games #2 in Cádiz overall Six champions crowned with beautiful sailing conditions and fast-paced races Seventeen fast-paced and exciting races were concluded today in Cadiz during the Medal Series of the 2025 iQFOiL International Games. From 240 competitors, only the top 8 athletes in each of the six fleets advanced after four days of the Opening Series. by iQFOiL Communications Posted 14 Mar 22:35 GMT DF65 and DF 95 TT at Blithfield DF65 and DF 95 TT at Blithfield The weather gods were kind and greeted the 37 competitors with sunshine Blithfield Sailing Club held its third ever radio sailing event, and second TT event. The weather gods were kind and greeted the 37 competitors for DF65 and 36 for the DF95 classes with unseasonable but very welcome sunshine and a good breeze. by Alastair Reid Posted 14 Mar 18:07 GMT Transat Paprec: new impetus for gender diversity Transat Paprec: new impetus for gender diversity It's the story of a revolution at the heart of a fundamental movement For the second time in its long history, the double-handed transatlantic race on equal terms will be entirely made up of mixed doubles. by Transat Paprec Posted 14 Mar 16:57 GMT Learning to Sail? Learning to Sail? Check out CoastWaterSports hand picked selection of kit you need... It can be difficult to know what to wear when you go sailing for the first time. You need to know you have the right kit to make sure you don't get cold, whatever the weather throws at you. by CoastWaterSports Posted 14 Mar 14:30 GMT Entry open for NEYYSA event at Ullswater Entry open for NEYYSA event at Ullswater North Region Youth & Junior Championship is in June North East & Yorkshire Youth Sailing Association (NEYYSA) is pleased to announce that entry to the North Region Youth & Junior Championships is OPEN! The event will be held at Ullswater Yacht Club on 21 & 22 June 2025. by Fiona Spence Posted 14 Mar 13:01 GMT Francesca Clapcich announces research partnership Francesca Clapcich announces research partnership With Leeds Beckett University along with sponsor 11th Hour Racing Double Olympian and round-the-world sailor, Francesca Clapcich (ITA/USA), has announced a groundbreaking research partnership with the Carnegie School of Sport at Leeds Beckett University in the UK. by Francesca Clapcich Posted 14 Mar 12:40 GMT Entries open for EAORA's Offshore Regatta Entries open for EAORA's Offshore Regatta 4-day event in June will go from Harwich to Ostend Entries are now open for the East Anglian Offshore Racing Association's four-day Offshore Regatta. On Thursday June 26 two fleets will race from Harwich to Ostend. All the yachts will enjoy time ashore with lay day in Ostend on the Friday. by Paul Wood Posted 14 Mar 11:28 GMT RS Electric Boats delivers two RS Pulse 63s RS Electric Boats delivers two RS Pulse 63s To WPNSA & RYA in ZENOW electric workboat rollout RS Electric Boats has successfully delivered two RS Pulse 63 electric RIBs to the Weymouth & Portland National Sailing Academy (WPNSA) as part of the pioneering ZENOW project. by RS Marine Group Posted 14 Mar 10:08 GMT Fourth edition of the "The Grand Tour" is proposed Fourth edition of the "The Grand Tour" is proposed Guinness World Record holders begin a new campaign of three very different events Franco Deganutti and Manuel Vlacich invented the idea of "The Grand Tour", captured a Guinness World Record in 2022. Now they want to push themselves to a fourth edition of the adventure. by Manuel Vlacich Posted 14 Mar 09:10 GMT Teams poised to settle unfinished business Teams poised to settle unfinished business 80th Rolex Sydney Hobart Yacht Race preparations are well underway While the start of the 80th anniversary Rolex Sydney Hobart Yacht Race is still some time away, preparations are already well under way at the Cruising Yacht Club of Australia (CYCA). by RSHYR media Posted 14 Mar 07:51 GMT 2027 Performance Sailcraft ILCA Under-21 Worlds 2027 Performance Sailcraft ILCA Under-21 Worlds Up to 200 sailors are expected to compete at Sandringham YC The International Laser Class Association has awarded the right to conduct the 2027 ILCA Under-21 World Championships to ILCAVic in Melbourne, Australia. by James Mitchell Posted 13 Mar 22:42 GMT New Vaikobi duffel bags New Vaikobi duffel bags Legendary durability in 2 sizes Duffel bag features strong and durable 420D TPU fabrication, super versatile! Carry it either over the shoulder with one central padded strap, or "Back Pack" style with two padded shoulder straps. by Vaikobi Posted 13 Mar 21:00 GMT Race. Or Rally 'Round Antigua - ASW 2025 Race. Or Rally 'Round Antigua - ASW 2025 A big welcome is extended to all competitors, whatever their boat The big welcome extended to all competitors, whatever their boat, is a key pillar in the success enjoyed by Antigua Sailing Week for more than five decades. by Antigua Sailing Week Posted 13 Mar 19:35 GMT New boat for Dame Ellen MacArthur's cancer charity New boat for Dame Ellen MacArthur's cancer charity A 'game-changer' for young survivors More young cancer survivors will be able to receive the vital support they need after treatment as the Ellen MacArthur Cancer Trust officially welcomed a new boat to its fleet today. by Ellen MacArthur Cancer Trust Posted 13 Mar 18:07 GMT iQFOiL International Games #2 in Cádiz day 4 iQFOiL International Games #2 in Cádiz day 4 Extreme conditions on the final day of the opening series As forecasted, conditions in Cadiz turned extreme from the early morning, with winds ranging from 30 to 38 knots from the southwest and waves reaching up to 4 meters. by iQFOiL Communications Posted 13 Mar 17:44 GMT 51st St. Thomas International Regatta preview 51st St. Thomas International Regatta preview Keen competition and cutting-edge BOTS Keen competition, cutting-edge BOTS, and cool prizes like K3 Waterproof Bags are just a few reasons to race the 51st St. Thomas International Regatta (STIR), set for March 28-30, 2025. by Carol Bareuther Posted 13 Mar 17:36 GMT The Ocean Race Europe to make stop in Nice, France The Ocean Race Europe to make stop in Nice, France Visiting the Mediterranean coast of France for the first time this summer The Ocean Race Europe, the premiere fully-crewed, offshore sailing race for the foiling IMOCA Class, will visit the Mediterranean coast of France for the first time this summer. by The Ocean Race Posted 13 Mar 17:21 GMT Ancasta strengthens sales team Ancasta strengthens sales team With strategic restructuring and new appointments In response to sustained business growth, Ancasta International Boat Sales has restructured its sales team, implementing a series of strategic internal promotions and new appointments to enhance operational efficiency and market presence. by Ancasta Posted 13 Mar 15:45 GMT Rolex Los Angeles Sail Grand Prix preview Rolex Los Angeles Sail Grand Prix preview The action-packed weekend promises an unforgettable display of precision and teamwork The Rolex SailGP Championship heads to Los Angeles on March 15-16, bringing together the world's most accomplished sailors for two days of intense racing on identical F50 foiling catamarans. by Influence Sports & Media Posted 13 Mar 15:22 GMT SP80 breaks the mythical 50-knots barrier SP80 breaks the mythical 50-knots barrier Aiming to break the world sailing speed record before the summer With a new top speed of 51+ knots (95 km/h), the SP80 boat joins the exclusive group of sailboats capable of surpassing the mythical 50-knot barrier. The team continues to make progress and aims to break the world sailing speed record before the summer. by SP80 Posted 13 Mar 14:30 GMT Top 10 features of the RS Quest Top 10 features of the RS Quest It's changed the game when it comes to training dinghies 2025 is a pretty special year for RS Sailing, who are celebrating 10 years of the RS Quest! This training dinghy has become the go-to for sailing schools and youth programs all over the world. by RS Sailing Posted 13 Mar 14:30 GMT McIntyre Mini Globe Race 2025 Leg 1 McIntyre Mini Globe Race 2025 Leg 1 Antigua to Panama provides a fast wet-n-wild ride to start the global 26000 mile adventure The inaugural McIntyre Mini Globe Race (MGR) has officially set sail, and what a start it's been! The first leg from Antigua to Panama has already delivered drama, camaraderie, and a masterclass in offshore sailing in these Mighty Mini's. by McIntyre Mini Globe Race Posted 13 Mar 12:24 GMT Sailjuice Challenge on a mission Sailjuice Challenge on a mission To build Bigger, Better Dinghy Racing events in the UK The organisers of the Seldén Sailjuice Winter Series are looking to promote better events across the whole year, not just the winter. Surveys and Daffodils are in the offing... by Andy Rice Posted 13 Mar 10:59 GMT European Championships in League Sailing announced European Championships in League Sailing announced Another fantastic opportunity for sailing clubs to compete The European Sailing Federation has just announced new a European Championship regatta in League Sailing format taking place from May 30th to June 1st in Punat, Croatia with up to 27 teams on the starting line. by EUROSAF Posted 13 Mar 10:09 GMT 60th Anniversary Congressional Cup preview 60th Anniversary Congressional Cup preview Defending champion leads world-class line up at anniversary event The prestigious Long Beach Yacht Club Congressional Cup, this year celebrating its milestone 60th Anniversary, today confirmed the line-up of ten skippers from seven countries to compete at the anniversary event from 30 April-4 May. by World Match Racing Tour Posted 13 Mar 09:49 GMT Musto's Spring Summer 2025 collection Musto's Spring Summer 2025 collection It is all about making the most of the outdoors Inspired by our nautical heritage, the Spring Summer 2025 collection is all about making the most of the outdoors. by Musto Posted 13 Mar 09:00 GMT Winnings JJ Giltinan 18ft Skiff Championship Day 5 Winnings JJ Giltinan 18ft Skiff Championship Day 5 A critical race going into the weekend's final two races With just one point separating the two leading contenders for the Winnings 2025 JJ Giltinan 18ft Skiff Championship, today's Race 7 of the nine-race regatta was going to be critical going into the weekend's final two races. by Frank Quealey Posted 13 Mar 08:05 GMT iQFOiL International Games #2 in Cádiz day 3 iQFOiL International Games #2 in Cádiz day 3 A slow start but fast-paced sprint racing on day three After a morning delay due to no wind, the breeze finally arrived in the afternoon, allowing the iQFOiL fleets to showcase their speed and adaptability in Sprint Racing. by iQFOiL Communications Posted 13 Mar 06:08 GMT Dart 15 Chris Black Icicle TT at Grafham Dart 15 Chris Black Icicle TT at Grafham The superb weather resulted in a strong turnout of 17 entries Gill once again supported the latest Dart 15 TT at Grafham on 9th March. This was the annual Chris Black Icicle TT and the final event in our Winter Series. We were particularly delighted to arrive at the final event with sunshine and a F2-3 breeze. by Jenny Ball Posted 12 Mar 23:03 GMT Wayfarers Finale at Bough Beech Wayfarers Finale at Bough Beech Rearranged from the original date in November 2024 The 2024 Craftinsure Wayfarer National Circuit concluded over the weekend of the 8-9 March 2025 with the re-arranged traditional "Finale" hosted by Bough Beech Sailing Club from the original dates in November 2024. by Sam Pygall Posted 12 Mar 19:41 GMT RS Feva National Open Coached Regatta at Draycote RS Feva National Open Coached Regatta at Draycote Attended by sailors from all 6 English Regional Squads, plus 2 schools Last weekend 70 RS Feva sailors gathered at Draycote Water SC in fabulous spring conditions of sun and 15knts of wind for the second of this winter's Class National Open Training "Coached Regatta". by Duncan West Posted 12 Mar 17:54 GMT In loving memory of Graham Allen In loving memory of Graham Allen The former Chief Executive Officer at Henri-Lloyd passes away It is with great sadness that we announce that Graham Allen has passed away at the age of 59. For Graham, becoming the Chief Executive Officer at Henri-Lloyd was the pinnacle of a 34-year career. by Henri-Lloyd Posted 12 Mar 16:44 GMT 171st NYYC Annual Regatta preview 171st NYYC Annual Regatta preview America's oldest, and best, regatta is getting even better For more than four decades, Ken Read has been turning good boats into national and world champions. by New York Yacht Club Posted 12 Mar 16:24 GMT New season off to a great start at Llandegfedd New season off to a great start at Llandegfedd The 174 hectare reservoir is full to the brim The new season got off to a superb start on 2nd March. The 174 hectare reservoir is full to the brim and the day kicked off with coffee and cake followed by two races in brilliant sunshine and a light southerly breeze. by Mark Williams Posted 12 Mar 15:07 GMT GKA Kite-Surf World Cup Cape Verde preview GKA Kite-Surf World Cup Cape Verde preview Brazil's Gabriel Benetton and France's Capucine Delannoy are already there The 2025 Kite-Surf season kicks off in Cape Verde's iconic Ponta Preta, where the world champions will begin defending their titles. by GKA Kite World Tour Posted 12 Mar 14:48 GMT RS600 Rooster National Tour at Bough Beech RS600 Rooster National Tour at Bough Beech For many, this was the first outing for the summer wetsuits Seven RS600s turned up to Bough Beech for the Rooster National Tour Opener for 2025. With our first glimpse of summer and a nice 8 to 15 knots of breeze, we couldn't have asked for a better day. by Will Russell Posted 12 Mar 11:56 GMT Alessandro Marega leads Finn World Ranking List Alessandro Marega leads Finn World Ranking List Christoph Burger is the biggest climber in the top 20, moving up 6 places Italy's European Champion Alessandro Marega continues to lead the Finn World Ranking List as the fleet prepares to head into the first major event of 2025. by Robert Deaves Posted 12 Mar 11:01 GMT RNIYC GP14 Spring Series week 4 RNIYC GP14 Spring Series week 4 Spirits were lifted by the seasonal debut of Curly Morris in his brand new Duffin The weather gods were kind to all at Royal North of Ireland Yacht Club last Sunday for the GP14 Spring Series, treating us to much-needed blue skies, and a light but building westerly breeze. by Rory Higgins Posted 12 Mar 10:01 GMT iQFOiL International Games #2 in Cádiz day 2 iQFOiL International Games #2 in Cádiz day 2 Steady breeze and sunnier skies for the 240 athletes The 240 athletes enjoyed another intense day in El Puerto de Santa Maria, with all races completed across the six fleets: Senior, U19, and U17. by iQFOiL Communications Posted 12 Mar 09:38 GMT Winnings JJ Giltinan 18ft Skiff Championship Day 4 Winnings JJ Giltinan 18ft Skiff Championship Day 4 Races 5 and 6 were light and shifty Today's wind was light and shifty as it was yesterday, but the results of the two short-course races was vastly different, which has added to the drama of the final three races of the Winnings 2025 JJ Giltinan 18ft Skiff Championship. by Frank Quealey Posted 12 Mar 09:05 GMT 45th St. Maarten Heineken Regatta summary 45th St. Maarten Heineken Regatta summary 107 boats have now left the legendary celebration That's a wrap on the 45th St. Maarten Heineken Regatta! The Regatta Village has been broken down, visitors have checked out to fly home, and boats have casted off through Simpson Bay bridge one final time to head to their next destination. by St. Maarten Heineken Regatta Posted 12 Mar 07:46 GMT 80th Rolex Sydney Hobart Yacht Race entries open 80th Rolex Sydney Hobart Yacht Race entries open A fleet of over 120 yachts expected to compete in the milestone event The 80th anniversary of the Rolex Sydney Hobart Yacht Race is expected to attract huge interest from sailors from Australia and around the globe, all eager to participate in the milestone event. by RSHYR media Posted 12 Mar 06:13 GMT ILCA Women's Coaching at Queen Mary ILCA Women's Coaching at Queen Mary 24 benefit from event on International Women's Day The sun came out for 24 ILCA sailors on International Women's Day as the ILCA Women's Coaching Programme returned to Queen Mary on Saturday 8th March. Happily QM gave everyone complementary sunglasses to cope with the glare! by Suzie Munnery Posted 11 Mar 23:00 GMT