UK 29er Allen Grand Prix 3 at Rutland UK 29er Allen Grand Prix 3 at Rutland A weekend of thrilling racing with festive celebrations Rutland Sailing Club welcomed 53 crews for the third event of the UK 29er Allen Grand Prix series, combining a weekend of thrilling racing with festive celebrations. by UK 29er Class Association Posted 8 Dec 20:05 GMT Vendée Globe Race Sunday Update Vendée Globe Race Sunday Update Setback for speedster Sébastien Simon as starboard foil breaks The amazing run of French skipper Sébastien Simon, who is lying second on the Vendée Globe hit a significant setback with the news emerging today that Les Sables d'Olonnne based skipper has sustained a broken starboard foil on his IMOCA Groupe Dubreuil. by Vendée Globe media Posted 8 Dec 17:06 GMT Henri-Lloyd Winter Fleeces Henri-Lloyd Winter Fleeces Worn and Loved by You Worn and loved by you, Henri-Lloyd fleeces are super warm, comfortable, and perfect for the winter season. But don't just take our word for it - see what our customers have to say about our fleeces now. by Henri-Lloyd Posted 8 Dec 12:00 GMT The oldest footage of the Flying Fifteen class The oldest footage of the Flying Fifteen class A look back into our video archive, but trying to avoid excess royalty We delve into the past, and round-up all videos which show sailing in the Flying Fifteen class of racing keelboat. by Magnus Smith Posted 8 Dec 12:00 GMT 18ft Skiff NSW Championship Day 2 18ft Skiff NSW Championship Day 2 Wins for Rag & Famish Hotel and Finport Finance Following the forced abandonment of Races 1 and 2 of the NSW 18ft Skiff Championship, due to an intense storm which hit as the fleet prepared to race, the series began on Sydney Harbour today when Races 3 and 4 were conducted. by Frank Quealey Posted 8 Dec 08:25 GMT Vendée Globe Sunday Morning Update Vendée Globe Sunday Morning Update Anything But Plain Sailing It's Sunday 8th December, the Vendée Globe skippers' 28th day at sea, and as Charlie Dalin on MACIF Santé Prévoyance approaches the longitude of Cape Leeuwin, the weather picture is complex to say the least. by Mark Jardine Posted 8 Dec 08:18 GMT The most innovative boot Düsseldorf yet The most innovative boot Düsseldorf yet Industry showcases cutting-edge technologies at trade fair With its upcoming edition from 18 to 26 January 2025, boot Düsseldorf is in best shape. It reflects the international market for sailing boats and motor yachts, surfboards and diving equipment, as well as the technological developments in its industry. by boot Düsseldorf Posted 8 Dec 07:51 GMT 2024 WingFoil Racing World Cup Brazil overall 2024 WingFoil Racing World Cup Brazil overall Big wins for Suardiaz, Manowiecki & Ghio There was a flurry of victories on the final day of the Sol Wingfoil Racing World Cup Brazil. The wind was blowing hard in Jericoacoara, delivering great Brazilian conditions for the conclusion to a competitive 2024 season. by Andy Rice Posted 8 Dec 00:32 GMT Vendée Globe - Day 28: Plenty of golf left to play Vendée Globe - Day 28: Plenty of golf left to play The Vendée Globe front runners are still having to play a very finely poised game There appears to be a lot to play for in the Southern Ocean casino over the next few days, as the top two boats on the Vendée Globe leaderboard try to cash in on their position. by Richard Gladwell, Sail-World NZ Posted 7 Dec 23:56 GMT 2024 Women's Match Racing Worlds day 3 2024 Women's Match Racing Worlds day 3 A very competitive day with the third round robin finished Three round robins took place and one team changed her sponsor name from Normandy Elite Team to "100% Team"! by Women Match Racing World Championship Posted 7 Dec 17:21 GMT Vendée Globe Race Saturday Update Vendée Globe Race Saturday Update Charlie Dalin has the 10th edition back close to record pace Charlie Dalin (MACIF Santé Prévoyance) now has the 10th edition of the Vendée Globe back close to record pace after his electrifying passage across the Indian Ocean, spurred on by his passage riding a malicious monster low pressure system. by Vendée Globe media Posted 7 Dec 16:50 GMT Phuket King's Cup Regatta 2024 overall Phuket King's Cup Regatta 2024 overall Highlighted by Royal Presence, Team Vayu captures 36th Phuket King's Cup In the ever-so-close Class Zero — the battle of the TP52s — Kevin Whitcraft's Team Vayu beat Ray Roberts' Team Hollywood cementing victory on the final day of racing with Her Majesty Queen Suthida Bajrasudhabimalalakshana crewing on board. by Scott Murray Posted 7 Dec 16:22 GMT Yorkshire Dales Brass Monkey open for entries Yorkshire Dales Brass Monkey open for entries December event has prizes kindly sponsored by Magic Marine The Selden Sailjuice winter series is now well under way and one of the next events is the always popular Brass Monkey on Friday 27th December at Yorkshire Dales SC. This year prizes are kindly sponsored by Magic Marine. by Phil Whitehead Posted 7 Dec 15:32 GMT Solution Class Looking for Secondhand Boats Solution Class Looking for Secondhand Boats Owners of unused dinghies urged to sell Solution Class Association Urges Owners of Unused Dinghies to Sell Amid Growing Demand for Used Boats by Ian Morgan Posted 7 Dec 14:43 GMT RS Sailing to Exhibit at boot Düsseldorf 2025 RS Sailing to Exhibit at boot Düsseldorf 2025 Excited to introduce the RS CAT12 and meet the RS Marine Group Team RS Sailing is excited to announce our participation at the 56th edition of boot Düsseldorf, one of the world's premier boat shows, taking place from Saturday January 18th to Sunday January 26th 2025. by RS Sailing Posted 7 Dec 12:00 GMT Vendée Globe Saturday Morning Update Vendée Globe Saturday Morning Update Sailing in the Deep South Leader Charlie Dalin on MACIF Santé Prévoyance is set to gybe at the AEZ, the Antarctic Exclusion Zone in the deep south of the Indian Ocean. by Mark Jardine Posted 7 Dec 10:19 GMT 29er Jib Statement 29er Jib Statement A number of jibs are currently being tested in France and Italy The Technical Committee of the International 29er Class, led by Vice President Csaba Cserep, are investigating the design of the current 29er jib. by International 29er Class Posted 7 Dec 09:47 GMT 2024 WingFoil Racing World Cup Brazil day 4 2024 WingFoil Racing World Cup Brazil day 4 Which Way is the Wing Gear going? One of the trends in equipment in the past year has been for board sizes to increase. On day four of Wingfoil Racing World Cup Brazil we saw part of the reason why. by Andy Rice Posted 7 Dec 00:32 GMT SailGP Women Performance Camp SailGP Women Performance Camp Another milestone event for the global championship's 2025 Season calendar As the thrilling racing wrapped up from the Emirates Dubai Sail Grand Prix, presented by P&O Marinas, another milestone event for the global championship's 2025 Season calendar commenced - the SailGP Women's Performance Camp, delivered by DP World. by SailGP Posted 6 Dec 17:49 GMT Vendée Globe Race Friday Update Vendée Globe Race Friday Update Damage limitation Recent editions have proven that no lead on the Vendée Globe is a safe one. by Vendée Globe media Posted 6 Dec 17:39 GMT Ovington Boats December Discounts Ovington Boats December Discounts From 20% on all blocks and ropes, and more Ovington are running a December discount across our full chandlery range via our website. A range of discounts are available from 20% on all blocks, including the latest from Allen and Harken to the latest spec ropes from Marlow! by Ovington Boats Posted 6 Dec 16:00 GMT 2024 Women's Match Racing Worlds day 2 2024 Women's Match Racing Worlds day 2 Beyond team from Sweden have a great day, but Pauline Courtois and her team undefeated After a great hospitality evening in the Old City center and a dinner with teams and officials at a local restaurant, came another beautiful day of racing on the water over here in Jeddah! by Women Match Racing World Championship Posted 6 Dec 15:57 GMT Clarisse Crémer in the Vendée Globe week 4 Clarisse Crémer in the Vendée Globe week 4 Outwitting the traps of the Indian Ocean In conditions that were almost as mild as you'd expect, the Indian Ocean didn't play nicely with Clarisse Crémer. by L'Occitane Sailing Team Posted 6 Dec 15:18 GMT Ingrid Abery Photography 2025 Calendar Ingrid Abery Photography 2025 Calendar Celebrates some of these magic moments she has caught on camera throughout the year Through her lens yachting photographer Ingrid Abery has highlighted a cross-section of the year's sailing events. Her latest sailing calendar celebrates some of these magic moments. by Ingrid Abery Posted 6 Dec 14:16 GMT DF95 Autumn Series event 7 at Barton's Point DF95 Autumn Series event 7 at Barton's Point Wind direction means serious testing of eyesight when at the windward mark On a grey December day with 12 to 15 knots 11 DF95 skippers turned up to East Kent Radio SC's Barton's Point Country Park, Ralph Wilkinson again did race officer. Most used A rigs. The wind was from the longest fetch of the lake. by Peter Jackson Posted 6 Dec 14:09 GMT Royal Escape 2025 entries open Royal Escape 2025 entries open 45th edition of this historic race to start on 23rd May Join us on 23rd May for the 45th edition of this historic race. This is your chance to follow the route taken by King Charles II from Brighton to Fécamp in 1651, in company with fellow sailors from Sussex and beyond. by Chris Hawkes Posted 6 Dec 13:56 GMT Bartley Beast on 7th December 2024 Cancelled Bartley Beast on 7th December 2024 Cancelled The Beast is no match for Storm Darragh The Bartley Beast is no match for Storm Darragh, so once again and with great regret we have taken the difficult decision to cancel the Bartley Beast this weekend. by Steve Hawley Posted 6 Dec 11:31 GMT Vendée Globe Friday Morning Update Vendée Globe Friday Morning Update Dalin's Indian Ocean Masterclass Charlie Dalin on MACIF Santé Prévoyance has used the deep depression in the Indian Ocean to perfection, using the southern option and pulling away from his fellow competitors. by Mark Jardine Posted 6 Dec 10:54 GMT Exciting 49er & 49erFX Sailing Calendar announced Exciting 49er & 49erFX Sailing Calendar announced With some of the world's best sailing destinations on the line-up With some of the world's best sailing destinations on the line-up, this season promises fierce competition, stunning backdrops, and the perfect prep for the Olympic stage. by 49er and Nacra 17 Sailing Posted 6 Dec 10:21 GMT Phuket King's Cup Regatta 2024 Day 4 Phuket King's Cup Regatta 2024 Day 4 Photographic Wonderland dots Kata Bay It took a couple hours of waiting around under the hot sun, but when Mother Nature decided to cooperate, she did so in full force and anyone who was lucky enough to be in the area was able to see the majesty of the Phuket King's Cup under full sail. by Scott Murray Posted 6 Dec 08:50 GMT 2024 WingFoil Racing World Cup Brazil day 3 2024 WingFoil Racing World Cup Brazil day 3 Wingfoilers join battle for the future of Jeri Is it possible to bring tourism to a paradise like Jericoacoara, and do it in an environmentally sustainable way? It's a question that Paolo Piatti, co-owner of Vila Kalango, has been looking to answer over the past 25 years. by Andy Rice Posted 6 Dec 00:04 GMT 2024 Women's Match Racing Worlds day 1 2024 Women's Match Racing Worlds day 1 Pauline Courtois and her team win the first Round Robin in Saudi Arabia Alongside the Red Sea Film Festival at the Jeddah Yacht Club and Marina, today started the Women Match Racing World Championship! by Women Match Racing World Championship Posted 5 Dec 21:22 GMT Transat Jacques Vabre changes its name Transat Jacques Vabre changes its name Becoming the Transat Café L'OR le Havre Normandie On Sunday 26th October 2025, the most legendary double-handed transatlantic race will start with a new name: the TRANSAT CAFÉ L'OR Le Havre Normandie. by Transat Café L'OR Posted 5 Dec 19:47 GMT Vendée Globe Race Thursday Update Vendée Globe Race Thursday Update Race leader Dalin on another level Whether they are in the middle of the Indian Ocean - as the leaders Charlie Dalin and Sébastien Simon are - or just entering it by South Africa's Cape of Good Hope and Cape Agulhas - the Vendée Globe fleet are dealing with a whole array of challenges. by Vendée Globe media Posted 5 Dec 17:03 GMT Ways Into Sailing: GJW Direct's Luke Marsh Ways Into Sailing: GJW Direct's Luke Marsh From a phobia of water to sailor, an inspiring story from the marine industry When Luke Marsh joined GJW Direct to head up their Marketing Department he had no experience in sailing. In fact he had a phobia of water. by Mark Jardine Posted 5 Dec 16:30 GMT Applications open for Team Racing Championship Applications open for Team Racing Championship Prince Philip Trophy will be contested at Oxford Applications are live for the RYA/UKTRA National Team Racing Championship for the Prince Philip Trophy. Bringing together the top teams from the UK circuit, the 2025 edition will be hosted for the first time in the event's history at Oxford Sailing Club. by British Keelboat Sailing Posted 5 Dec 15:38 GMT Gifts for the sailor in your life, large or small Gifts for the sailor in your life, large or small Nautical gifts and seafaring stocking fillers With Christmas around the corner, here are some ideas for nautical gifts and seafaring stocking fillers for all ages. by Sarah Heron Posted 5 Dec 14:00 GMT 350 young people take part in Sail Together 350 young people take part in Sail Together 3 more years of funding assured Greenwich Hospital and the Royal Naval Sailing Association (RNSA) are pleased to announce the success of the first year of the Sail Together programme, with over 350 young people taking part. The programme will be funded for a further 3 years. by Royal Naval Sailing Association Posted 5 Dec 13:29 GMT Raymarine collaborates with WATCHIT Raymarine collaborates with WATCHIT An innovative leader in collision prevention Raymarine announced today its collaboration with WATCHIT, an innovative leader in collision prevention focused on revolutionizing boating safety. by Raymarine Posted 5 Dec 12:00 GMT Entry open for 2025 Open Finn Europeans Entry open for 2025 Open Finn Europeans Naples has a special place in Finn Class history Naples has a special place in Finn Class history, so it is with great pleasure that the fleet will return there in 2025 for the Open European Championship, the first major international Finn event in the city for 58 years. by Robert Deaves Posted 5 Dec 11:21 GMT RTYC announces 250th Anniversary Regatta RTYC announces 250th Anniversary Regatta One of the oldest yacht clubs in the world celebrates in 2025 The Royal Thames Yacht Club (RTYC) has published the 250th Anniversary Regatta Notice of Race and entries open on the 5th of December 2025. by Royal Thames Yacht Club Posted 5 Dec 11:00 GMT Nacra 15 Regional Weekend at Weston Nacra 15 Regional Weekend at Weston Fine-Tuning Skills and Fierce Racing Last weekend, Weston Sailing Club hosted an action-packed Nacra 15 training and racing weekend that combined high-level coaching with thrilling competition. by Marcus King & Maddie Jinks Posted 5 Dec 10:52 GMT Barton Marine Launch New Genoa Cars for 2025 Barton Marine Launch New Genoa Cars for 2025 Compatible with any track used on yachts globally, so installing new track is unnecessary Barton Marine are bringing a totally re-styled and engineered range of Genoa Cars to the yacht market. This new launch for 2025 sees several years of research and development come together in a range of products that provide exceptional durability. by Barton Marine Posted 5 Dec 09:00 GMT Vendée Globe Thursday Morning Update Vendée Globe Thursday Morning Update Charlie Dalin Charges in the Indian Ocean Storm Charlie Dalin on MACIF Santé Prévoyance has pulled away from second placed Seb Simon on Groupe Dubreuil in the Vendée Globe as he rides the eastern side of the Indian Ocean depression. by Mark Jardine Posted 5 Dec 08:51 GMT Loughborough Lemming 2024 Team Racing Loughborough Lemming 2024 Team Racing 24 teams and almost 200 sailors descend upon Burton Sailing Club for the event A record-breaking end to the year for Loughborough Sailing saw 24 teams and almost 200 sailors descend upon Burton Sailing Club for the annual Lemming! by Max Lawrence-Griffiths Posted 5 Dec 06:37 GMT OCQ Australian Maxi Championship preview OCQ Australian Maxi Championship preview The action kicks off on Friday at 1900hrs with the Cabbage Tree Island Race This Friday, ten of Australia's finest Maxi and Mini Maxi racing yachts will battle it out in the One Circular Quay (OCQ) Australian Maxi Championship, culminating in the thrilling SOLAS Big Boat Challenge. by Cruising Yacht Club of Australia Posted 5 Dec 06:29 GMT Phuket King's Cup Regatta 2024 Day 3 Phuket King's Cup Regatta 2024 Day 3 Spinnakers Ahoy! As the sunlight burst through the late-morning cloud cover, the waters off Naiharn Beach were lit up like a Christmas tree with all the brightly covered spinnakers of the sailboats competing in the 36th Phuket King's Cup Regatta. by Scott Murray Posted 5 Dec 03:18 GMT Louis Burton forced to abandon Vendée Globe Louis Burton forced to abandon Vendée Globe Second to exit the race with serious damage to a mechanical element of the rigging of his IMOCA60 At around midday UTC yesterday, Wednesday 4th December, Louis Burton informed the Vendée Globe race management and his technical team that he had encountered serious damage to a mechanical element of the rigging of his IMOCA60. by Vendée Globe Media Posted 5 Dec 02:47 GMT