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KPMG Australia Sail Grand Prix Practice Day
Packed with dramatic incidents - capsizes, collisions and nosedives
© Jason Ludlow/SailGP
29er Winter Championships
Tight racing in light winds at Draycote Water
© 29er Class Association
Gillard & Gray take Merlin victory in the Tiger
Seldén Sailjuice Winter Series Event 8
© Tim Olin / www.olinphoto.co.uk
Sydney Harbour Marathon
Part of the Australian 18 Footers League's 90th Anniversary celebrations
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Tschüss 2 wins RORC Transatlantic Race
Volvo 70's corrected time cannot now be beaten
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New chairman for the Musto Skiff Class
New chairman for the Musto Skiff Class
Danny Boatman steps down with Brennan Robinson taking the reins
After two terms as the International Chairman, Danny Boatman has stepped down from his committee role in the Musto Skiff class, with Brennan Robinson taking on the role from February 2025.
by International Musto Skiff Class Association
Posted 8 Feb 07:58 GMT
Sydney SailGP: Flying Roos win two on Day 1
Sydney SailGP: Flying Roos win two on Day 1
Blistering starts have propelled Australia to the top of the fleet on the first day of racing
Blistering starts have propelled Australia to the top of the fleet on the first day of racing in Sydney, with Tom Slingsby's Flying Roos looking unbeatable on home waters.
by SailGP Media
Posted 8 Feb 06:56 GMT
Gdynia to host 2025 Youth Match Racing Worlds
Gdynia to host 2025 Youth Match Racing Worlds
The championship will use the RS21 one-design racing keelboat
World Sailing is pleased to announce that the Polish port city of Gdynia has been chosen to host the 2025 World Sailing Youth Match Racing World Championships.
by World Sailing
Posted 7 Feb 17:27 GMT
Another Successful Steve Nicholson Memorial Event
Another Successful Steve Nicholson Memorial Event
All competitors and volunteers were met with a beautiful sunny day at Northampton
It was another successful open event in memory of Steve Nicholson at Northampton Sailing Club on January 25th. All competitors and volunteers were met with a beautiful sunny day and a light south-westerly wind.
by Clare Butterfield
Posted 7 Feb 16:13 GMT
DF95 Winter Series event 4 at East Kent RSC
DF95 Winter Series event 4 at East Kent RSC
A cold northerly at Barton's Point Country Park
A cold northerly discouraged many, but nine skippers fought out the 4th DF95 event of the year at Barton's Point, Sheppey. In flat water all but one used A rigs as the forecast 18 knots never arrived.
by Peter Jackson
Posted 7 Feb 14:08 GMT
NI Sailing Team dominate Celtic Cup
NI Sailing Team dominate Celtic Cup
The Northern Ireland Sailing Team emerged victorious
Despite some tight racing against sailors from Wales and Scotland, the Northern Ireland Sailing Team emerged victorious at the Celtic Cup trophy on the 1st and 2nd of February after winning every possible team event and the overall trophy.
by RYA Northern Ireland
Posted 7 Feb 13:47 GMT
Emirates GBR ready for battle
Emirates GBR ready for battle
Dylan Fletcher and crew prepare for KPMG Australia Sail Grand Prix
The Emirates Great Britain SailGP Team is ready for battle to maintain its top spot on the leaderboard at the KPMG Australia Sail Grand Prix this weekend. The British crew are driven by Olympic gold medallist Dylan Fletcher.
by Emirates GBR SailGP Team
Posted 7 Feb 13:14 GMT
J/40 Boat Tour at boot Düsseldorf
J/40 Boat Tour at boot Düsseldorf
Mark Jardine looks at the yacht with Frédéric Bouvier from J/Composites
Mark Jardine, Managing Editor of Sail-World.com and YachtsandYachting.com took a tour around the J/40 during boot Düsseldorf 2025 with Frédéric Bouvier from J/Composites.
by Mark Jardine
Posted 7 Feb 12:05 GMT
2025 29er Winter Championships at Draycote Water
2025 29er Winter Championships at Draycote Water
The still waters and lack of wind set a serene scene for the day's racing
The sun rose on a cloudy Saturday morning as 54 eager 29ers rolled into the muddy dinghy park of Draycote Water. The still waters and lack of wind set a serene scene for the day's racing.
by UK 29er Class Association
Posted 7 Feb 07:37 GMT
Sydney SailGP: Collisions and capsizes
Sydney SailGP: Collisions and capsizes
Sydney's practice racing was packed with dramatic incidents - capsizes, collisions and nosedives
Sydney's practice racing was packed with dramatic incidents, culminating in a considerable collision between Mubadala Brazil and Germany.
by SailGP
Posted 7 Feb 06:18 GMT
KPMG Australia SailGP: 12 boat fleet makes history
KPMG Australia SailGP: 12 boat fleet makes history
Tom Slingsby's Australia Team aiming for back-to-back victories on home water
Tom Slingsby's Australia Team aiming for back-to-back victories on home water, the sixth time Sydney Harbour has held the event, which is more than any other locale.
by SailGP
Posted 7 Feb 03:38 GMT
SailGP: Can Sydney match Auckland?
SailGP: Can Sydney match Auckland?
Talking points - can Sydney would match the standard set in Auckland, and crew poaching?
A very Australian orientated media conference set the scene for Leg 3 of the Season 5 SailGP, which will be sailed on Sydney Harbour this weekend. The main talking points included whether Sydney would match the standard set in Auckland, and crew poaching.
by Richard Gladwell/Sail-World.com/nz
Posted 6 Feb 23:08 GMT
Yacht Club de Cannes looks forward to 2025 season
Yacht Club de Cannes looks forward to 2025 season
The Finn elite are set to meet for International Week
After a great year in 2024, including the European Finn and 470 championships, then the famous Régates Royales, the Yacht Club de Cannes, founded in 1860 and one of the oldest clubs in Europe, is starting a new season.
by Jean François Cutugno
Posted 6 Feb 19:05 GMT
Registrations open for Loro Piana Giraglia 2025
Registrations open for Loro Piana Giraglia 2025
Four days of inshore racing in the stunning French gulf, followed by the 241-mile offshore race
Registrations are now officially open for the 72nd edition of the Loro Piana Giraglia. Four days of racing in the Gulf of Saint-Tropez will be followed by the 241-mile offshore race, starting on Wednesday, June 11, at noon.
by Yacht Club Italiano
Posted 6 Feb 18:49 GMT
Vendée Globe Thursday 6th February Update
Vendée Globe Thursday 6th February Update
Kojiro's big decision
We give you an update on Arnaud Boissières from La Mie Câline after he was dismasted, showing his progress towards the Caribbean, then Kojiro Shiraishi tells us why he made a big routing decision as he heads east towards Les Sables d'Olonne.
by Mark Jardine
Posted 6 Feb 17:26 GMT
Documenting The Maiden Factor
Documenting The Maiden Factor
Kaia Bint Savage shares her story
Kaia Bint Savage won the Yachting Journalists' Association Young Journalist of the Year in 2024. She shares the impact of sharing her story with YJA members at a special event at the Royal Ocean Racing Club in London.
by Mark Jardine & Kaia Bint Savage
Posted 6 Feb 14:30 GMT
Griffin25 Selection Weekend
Griffin25 Selection Weekend
Twenty-four sailors braved the winter conditions
Twenty-four sailors braved winter conditions to attend the Griffin25 selection event, gathering before dawn at the Southampton Red Jet terminal.
by RORC
Posted 6 Feb 14:00 GMT
Falmouth launches multi-national AZAB 2027
Falmouth launches multi-national AZAB 2027
Royal Cornwall YC is organising Azores and Back
The Royal Cornwall Yacht Club is delighted to officially launch its multi-national AZAB '27 event, offering sailors the opportunity to take part in a challenging but affordable two leg race from Falmouth Harbour to Ponta Delgada in the Azores and back.
by Louise Midgley
Posted 6 Feb 10:24 GMT
New Vaikobi V4 PFD
New Vaikobi V4 PFD
An Evolution in Performance PFDs
As the trusted name in PFDs around the world, Vaikobi is proud to introduce the highly anticipated V4 Life Jacket, set to enhance the performance and enjoyment for downwind foiling and paddling.
by Vaikobi
Posted 5 Feb 19:00 GMT
4th ORC Double-Handed Worlds now open for entry
4th ORC Double-Handed Worlds now open for entry
This edition will feature three new divisions and two-race format
The Offshore Racing Congress (ORC) is excited to announce that entries are now open, and the Notice of Race has been published for the 4th ORC Double-Handed World Championship 2025.
by Offshore Racing Congress
Posted 5 Feb 18:19 GMT
YCCS pays tribute to His Highness the Aga Khan
YCCS pays tribute to His Highness the Aga Khan
His forward-looking vision led to the founding of the Yacht Club Costa Smeralda
In 1967, the forward-looking vision of His Highness the Aga Khan led to the founding of the Yacht Club Costa Smeralda.
by Yacht Club Costa Smeralda
Posted 5 Feb 17:15 GMT
RYA Dinghy & Watersports Show speakers confirmed
RYA Dinghy & Watersports Show speakers confirmed
All the specialist knowledge and practical demos you need to launch you into the new season
The excitement is building for the 2025 RYA Dinghy & Watersports Show (22-23 February) where an incredible line-up of guest speakers has now been confirmed.
by RYA Dinghy & Watersports Show
Posted 5 Feb 16:12 GMT
Vendée Globe Wednesday 5th February Update
Vendée Globe Wednesday 5th February Update
There are still 11 skippers at sea racing
While we've now had 22 finishers in the Vendée Globe there are still 11 skippers at sea racing. In this much later than usual daily video we get updates from Kojiro Shiraishi, Oliver Heer, take a look at the tracker, then Conrad Colman concludes our show.
by Mark Jardine
Posted 5 Feb 16:04 GMT
Rooster announces new distributor in Turkey
Rooster announces new distributor in Turkey
This collaboration marks an exciting milestone as Rooster continues to expand its global presence.
Rooster, a leading global manufacturer of technical clothing and equipment for watersports, is thrilled to announce its new partnership with Performans Yelken, now the official Rooster distributor in Turkey.
by Rooster
Posted 5 Feb 14:30 GMT
Medway RC Laser Club Winter Series week 4
Medway RC Laser Club Winter Series week 4
More light and shifty winds at Barton's Point Coastal Park
For today's racing the wind was very much in the lower numbers. The forecast was for 5 knots and direction SE. No question on rig size - the biggest A rig. Another light wind meeting. Numbers were down with folk away and recovering from the lurgy.
by Jamie Blair
Posted 5 Feb 14:22 GMT
YJA Marks 70th Anniversary
YJA Marks 70th Anniversary
With New Branding and Exciting Events
The Yachting Journalists' Association (YJA) is proud to announce its 70th anniversary in 2025, celebrating seven decades of championing excellence in marine journalism.
by Yachting Journalists' Association
Posted 5 Feb 10:00 GMT
New Traveller Car Systems from Allen
New Traveller Car Systems from Allen
Meticulously engineered to enhance control for dinghies, cats, and keelboats up to 28ft
Meticulously engineered to enhance sail control for dinghies, catamarans, and keelboats up to 28ft, these new systems are designed to provide sailors with precise and effortless adjustments, ensuring optimal performance on the water.
by Allen
Posted 5 Feb 09:00 GMT
Gillard & Gray take Merlin victory in the Tiger
Gillard & Gray take Merlin victory in the Tiger
Finally almost perfect conditions in the Seldén Sailjuice Winter Series
Even when they switch from the Scorpion to the Merlin Rocket, Tom Gillard and Rachael Gray come out on top of a 110-boat fleet at a mostly mild and benign Tiger Trophy on Rutland Water...
by Andy Rice
Posted 5 Feb 06:08 GMT
Successful 90th Anniversary celebrations
Successful 90th Anniversary celebrations
A superb weekend for the Australian 18 Footers League
The Australian 18 Footers League celebrated its 90th Anniversary and the past weekend with three days of action-packed racing over Sydney Harbour - from east of the Sydney Opera House to Middle Harbour in the north.
by Frank Quealey
Posted 5 Feb 05:48 GMT
The Good, the Bad and the Ugly
The Good, the Bad and the Ugly
If ever I needed a reminder of how varied the sport of sailing is, the past fortnight provided it
If ever I needed a reminder of how varied the sport of sailing is, the past fortnight has provided it. We've seen the whole spectrum of goings on, from the superb in the Vendée Globe, to the baffling with the British America's Cup team.
by Mark Jardine
Posted 4 Feb 20:00 GMT
Giancarlo Pedote interview
Giancarlo Pedote interview
"The Vendée Globe is a restaurant where you don't get to choose the menu"
This Tuesday at 08:34 UTC, after 85 days, 20 hours and 32 minutes at sea, Giancarlo Pedote crossed the Vendée Globe finish line offshore of Les Sables d'Olonne.
by L'IMOCA Prysmian
Posted 4 Feb 18:43 GMT
Seldén Mast announces three key appointments
Seldén Mast announces three key appointments
Bringing a wealth of knowledge and experience in sailing and marine industries
Seldén Mast, a world leader in the design and manufacturing of yacht masts, rigging and related systems, is delighted to announce three pivotal appointments to its team.
by Seldén Mast
Posted 4 Feb 17:00 GMT
Benjamin Ferré is first daggerboard skipper
Benjamin Ferré is first daggerboard skipper
Chased all the way by the 'space fighter' Tanguy Le Turquais
It will go down as one of the great battles in Vendée Globe history that featured a fun-filled but competitive "bromance" between two young French sailors who ended up finishing just 16 minutes apart.
by Ed Gorman / IMOCA Globe Series
Posted 4 Feb 15:02 GMT
More teams locked in for the Admiral's Cup
More teams locked in for the Admiral's Cup
Recent team entries include the CYCA, YCM, YCCS and a Baltic Sea Team
The Royal Ocean Racing Club is delighted to announce that confirmed entries for the 2025 Admiral's Cup have increased to 13 teams, with more teams set to be announced in the coming months.
by Louay Habib / RORC
Posted 4 Feb 13:41 GMT
Barton Marine Launch New Continuous Line Furler
Barton Marine Launch New Continuous Line Furler
Designed to provide optimum performance for dinghies and small yachts
Designed to provide optimum performance for dinghies and small yachts in even the most challenging conditions, the robust, lightweight and stylish Furler introduces innovative hybrid-bearing technology for the first time.
by Barton Marine
Posted 4 Feb 12:00 GMT
Mixed+ Random Pairs Team Racing at Royal Thames YC
Mixed+ Random Pairs Team Racing at Royal Thames YC
First race took an uncharacteristic 35 minutes (an ice age to most team racers)
Glorious sunshine and a gentle breeze greeted the four teams lead by skippers, Jenny Smallwood, Natalya Dorris, Fiona Hampshire, and Jemima Lawson, gathered for the Mixed+ Random Pairs Team Racing on Sunday 2nd February.
by Jack Fenwick
Posted 4 Feb 10:22 GMT
Giancarlo Pedote 22nd in the Vendée Globe
Giancarlo Pedote 22nd in the Vendée Globe
His elapsed time is 85 days, 20 hours and 32 minutes
After a final cold night in light winds on the Bay of Biscay, Italy's Giancarlo Pedote completed his second consecutive Vendée Globe when he crossed the finish line off Les Sables d'Olonne in 22nd place at 0834hrs today Tuesday 4th February.
by Vendée Globe media
Posted 4 Feb 09:46 GMT
Vendée Globe Tuesday 4th February Update
Vendée Globe Tuesday 4th February Update
Joschke, Le Cam, Colman finish overnight
Overnight we had Isabelle Joschke, Jean Le Cam and Conrad Colman arrive in Les Sables d'Olonne to finish the Vendée Globe, so we start with footage and the stats for their races, and then an update from Giancarlo Pedote as he approached the line.
by Mark Jardine
Posted 4 Feb 09:11 GMT
Conrad Colman, 21st in the Vendée Globe 2024
Conrad Colman, 21st in the Vendée Globe 2024
Crossing the finish line off Les Sables d'Olonne today at 04 06 33 hrs UTC
Conrad Colman, the Kiwi skipper of MS Amlin, completed his second Vendée Globe today when he crossed the finish line off Les Sables d'Olonne at 04 06 33 hrs (UTC).
by Vendée Globe media
Posted 4 Feb 05:15 GMT
Jean Le Cam, 20th in the Vendée Globe 2024
Jean Le Cam, 20th in the Vendée Globe 2024
Completing his fifth successful Vendée Globe this morning
Legendary French ocean racing veteran Jean Le Cam completed his fifth successful Vendée Globe solo round the world race at the age of 65 this Tuesday morning when he crossed the finish line off Les Sables d'Olonne in 20th position at 03 53 02 hrs UTC.
by Vendée Globe media
Posted 4 Feb 04:37 GMT
Isabelle Joschke, 19th in the Vendée Globe 2024
Isabelle Joschke, 19th in the Vendée Globe 2024
Crossing the finish line at 2328 UTC on 3 February
Isabelle Joschke crossed the Vendée Globe finish line in 19th position, after 85 days, 11hrs & 26 mins of racing. Four years after a first participation that ended in retirement, the skipper of MACSF completed her non-stop unassisted circumnavigation.
by Vendée Globe media
Posted 4 Feb 00:37 GMT
The Beast is Reborn
The Beast is Reborn
Bartley SC determined to run open event on 15th February
After a shocking run of bad luck with the weather, the Bartley Beast lives on. A somewhat refreshed event will kick off on Saturday 15th February and marks the start of this reborn two-day series.
by Steve Hawley
Posted 3 Feb 21:46 GMT
Rutland Show Masters how Team Racing is done
Rutland Show Masters how Team Racing is done
Random Pairs at Royal Thames YC
A cold and cloudy day saw the 2025 Team Racing Season at the Royal Thames Yacht Club kick off on Saturday 1st February with a day of Random Pairs Team Racing for teams of a minimum average age of 40.
by Jack Fenwick
Posted 3 Feb 21:21 GMT
Chichester Snowflake Series day 1
Chichester Snowflake Series day 1
Blessed with a beautiful, cloudless blue sky
On a day blessed with a beautiful, cloudless blue sky and a light wind blowing at 10 knots from the south, the sailing community gathered at the Chichester Yacht Club (CYC) lake for an fine days racing.
by Mark Green
Posted 3 Feb 19:53 GMT
Welsh team display winning ways at Celtic Cup
Welsh team display winning ways at Celtic Cup
Youth and junior sailors putting their skills to the test against Scotland and Northern Ireland
What an adventure! The Celtic Cup 2025 saw youth and junior sailors from Wales putting their racing skills to the test against teams from Scotland and Northern Ireland.
by RYA Cymru Wales
Posted 3 Feb 18:26 GMT
IOM Midland District Series at Lincoln round 2
IOM Midland District Series at Lincoln round 2
Wow, what a day for radio racing!
Wow what a day for Radio Racing - the weather god's delivered and the 30 skipper's took full advantage, some travelling for up to 3 hours to compete in what one would say was a very hot fleet.
by Mick Chamberlain
Posted 3 Feb 17:03 GMT
Cape to St Helena Yacht Race fleet returns home
Cape to St Helena Yacht Race fleet returns home
The race stands as one of the most challenging offshore adventures available
The 2024 Cape to St Helena Yacht Race fleet has returned to Royal Cape Yacht Club (RCYC), completing an epic 1,700-nautical-mile journey across the South Atlantic that tested crews' resilience and sailing prowess.
by Cape to St Helena
Posted 3 Feb 15:55 GMT
Wilson and Watson bring home iQFOiL Games spoils
Wilson and Watson bring home iQFOiL Games spoils
Gold and bronze for British pair
Emma Wilson marked her return to Olympic class racing with a resounding victory at the 2025 season opener, as teammate Islay Watson picked up bronze.
by British Sailing Team
Posted 3 Feb 15:14 GMT
New Vaikobi V4 PFD
As the trusted name in PFDs around the world, Vaikobi is proud to introduce the highly anticipated V4 Life Jacket, set to enhance the performance and enjoyment for downwind foiling and paddling.
J/40 Boat Tour at boot Düsseldorf
Mark Jardine, Managing Editor of Sail-World.com and YachtsandYachting.com took a tour around the J/40 during boot Düsseldorf 2025 with Frédéric Bouvier from J/Composites.
RYA Dinghy & Watersports Show speakers confirmed
The excitement is building for the 2025 RYA Dinghy & Watersports Show (22-23 February) where an incredible line-up of guest speakers has now been confirmed.
The Good, the Bad and the Ugly
If ever I needed a reminder of how varied the sport of sailing is, the past fortnight has provided it. We've seen the whole spectrum of goings on, from the superb in the Vendée Globe, to the baffling with the British America's Cup team.
Rooster announces new distributor in Turkey
Rooster, a leading global manufacturer of technical clothing and equipment for watersports, is thrilled to announce its new partnership with Performans Yelken, now the official Rooster distributor in Turkey.
Freight Train Running
Back at the beginning of November 2024 in 'When diminutive is massive' we warned fellow mariners in the Atlantic and Southern Oceans, then the Tasman Sea that First Light may resemble more of a freight train on her delivery to Australia than a Class 40.
New Traveller Car Systems from Allen
Meticulously engineered to enhance sail control for dinghies, catamarans, and keelboats up to 28ft, these new systems are designed to provide sailors with precise and effortless adjustments, ensuring optimal performance on the water.
Small boats at boot Düsseldorf!
Hall 15 at boot Düsseldorf has some really interesting small boats, so Mark Jardine took a look around to see what he could find...
Seldén Mast announces three key appointments
Seldén Mast, a world leader in the design and manufacturing of yacht masts, rigging and related systems, is delighted to announce three pivotal appointments to its team.
So much more than records and statistics
The way the Vendée Globe record was demolished was astounding. Armel Le Cléac'h's mark of 74 days, 3 hours, 36 minutes had stood for eight years, with the 2020-21 winner of the race, Yannick Bestaven, taking just over 6 days longer to complete the course.
Barton Marine Launch New Continuous Line Furler
Designed to provide optimum performance for dinghies and small yachts in even the most challenging conditions, the robust, lightweight and stylish Furler introduces innovative hybrid-bearing technology for the first time.
XR 41 World Premiere at boot Düsseldorf 2025
The XR 41 is one of the most exciting race yachts for 2025, and we were at the World Premiere on Saturday 18th January at boot Düsseldorf.
RS Sailing - Bring on the 2025 season!
It's not long until our favourite Boat Show of the year! We're buzzing with excitement to welcome you onto our magenta carpet, with the RS Team and a boatload of RS Class volunteers ready to inspire you with all things RS!
Safety first (like DRRR)
Safety first was definitely the first rule of the sea, as explained to me when I was young. You know, one hand for you, one hand for the boat, and so forth. Nothing has changed, but what of the regulations surrounding it all?
The Henri-Lloyd Winter Sale Has Returned
The Henri-Lloyd Winter Sale is back for a limited time. Shop now for exclusive prices you won't want to miss.
Oldest videos from the London Boat Show
Do you remember the early days of the London Boat Show, when it was at Olympia or Earl's Court each January? As that time of year rolls around again, we can take a look into our video archive and round-up the earliest newsreels that covered the event.