Final day before the Transat Paprec start Final day before the Transat Paprec start The countdown is almost over The countdown is almost over. Tomorrow, Sunday, April 20, at precisely 13:02, the 19 duos competing in the Transat Paprec will cast off for a high-intensity Atlantic crossing. by Transat Paprec Posted 19 Apr 21:01 BST ILCA 6 Youth Europeans at Vilamoura overall ILCA 6 Youth Europeans at Vilamoura overall Titles decided in challenging and shifty conditions on the final day The ILCA 6 Youth European Championship came to a close today after six days of high-level competition and world-class performances in Vilamoura. by Prow Media Posted 19 Apr 19:09 BST £10 off RYA adult or family membership £10 off RYA adult or family membership This spring, make it official - join the RYA community Now's the perfect time to take the next step in your boating journey. Join RYA membership today and unlock exclusive benefits designed to help you get more from life on the water. by RYA Membership Posted 19 Apr 12:00 BST 2025 RORC Easter Challenge Day 1 2025 RORC Easter Challenge Day 1 PRO Stuart Childerley and the RORC Race Team organised a series of practice starts The Royal Ocean Racing Club training regatta, the RORC Easter Challenge supported by North Sails, kicked off on Easter Friday with sporty conditions in the Solent. by Louay Habib / RORC Posted 19 Apr 11:43 BST Phantom Open at Bowmoor Phantom Open at Bowmoor Conditions vary widely over the four races Bowmoor SC hosted a joint Hadron and Phantom Open on 12 April with the Phantoms taking the first start. The Phantoms comprised four home boats and four visitors. by Tom Whittingham Posted 19 Apr 10:39 BST 2025 Antigua Classic Yacht Regatta Day 2 2025 Antigua Classic Yacht Regatta Day 2 It couldn't have been better The second day of racing at the Antigua Classic Yacht Regatta continued with perfect 12-15 knot trade easterly trade winds, it really couldn't have been better sailing conditions. by Antigua Classic Yacht Regatta Posted 19 Apr 01:33 BST Catapults at Yorkshire Dales Catapults at Yorkshire Dales Gareth Ede showed his form with five wins out of five races Gareth Ede showed his form with five wins out of five races in very different conditions at the Catapults' first event of the season held over the weekend of 12-13 April. by Stuart Ede Posted 18 Apr 21:00 BST Challengers at Castle Semple Challengers at Castle Semple The first event of the 2025 Scottish Travellers Series The first event of the 2025 Scottish Travellers was held on the weekend 12-13 April at the very welcoming Castle Semple SC, near Glasgow. A kindly sailing god replaced the usual Scottish weather by plenty of sunshine and a decent breeze. by Arthur Logan & Duncan Greenhalgh Posted 18 Apr 20:40 BST DF95 Spring Series Event 3 at Barton's Point DF95 Spring Series Event 3 at Barton's Point 7 different winners in the 16 races Fifteen DF95 sailors turned out for East Kent RSC's 3rd Spring Series meeting at Barton's Point, Ralph Wilkinson and Jim La Roche undertaking race officer duties. by Peter Jackson Posted 18 Apr 20:19 BST How to follow the Transat Paprec How to follow the Transat Paprec This Sunday at 13:02, the 19 duos competing will set sail across the Atlantic This Sunday at 13:02, the 19 duos competing in the Transat Paprec will set sail across the Atlantic Ocean. The morning promises to be full of emotion. by Transat Paprec Posted 18 Apr 19:48 BST ILCA 6 Youth Europeans at Vilamoura Day 5 ILCA 6 Youth Europeans at Vilamoura Day 5 Steady south-west winds and fair racing conditions for all fleets The fifth day of the ILCA 6 Youth European Championship unfolded under similar weather conditions to the previous day, offering steady south-west winds and fair racing conditions for all fleets. by Prow Media Posted 18 Apr 16:44 BST The Musto Skiff Mainsail X hits Stokes Bay The Musto Skiff Mainsail X hits Stokes Bay Brennan Robinson, tried out the smaller sail at the Stokes Bay Open earlier this month Musto Skiff sailor, Brennan Robinson, tried out the smaller sized Mainsail X at the Stokes Bay Open earlier this month. by Brennan Robinson Posted 18 Apr 15:28 BST Preparation and fine tuning at an all-time high Preparation and fine tuning at an all-time high As the 52 Super Series 2025 season beckons With the start of the 2025 52 SUPER SERIES season looming large on the horizon, more than half of the race fleet have just completed a pre-season training week as teams look to reach a level of preparation never seen before in the fleet. by 52 Super Series Posted 18 Apr 15:14 BST IOM European Championship in Rogoznica, Croatia IOM European Championship in Rogoznica, Croatia Robert Matulja clinches gold in a highly competitive fleet of 98 participants Croatia once again solidified its prominent position in the International One Metre (IOM) class, hosting a truly exceptional European Championship in Rogoznica. by JK Val Šibenik Posted 18 Apr 14:25 BST PolarWave Launches new Lightweight 40mm Ratchet PolarWave Launches new Lightweight 40mm Ratchet Designed for High-Performance Dinghies and Skiffs PolarWave, the rising name in high-performance sailing hardware, today announced the launch of its newest innovation: the 40mm Ratchet Block—engineered for strength, speed, and simplicity. by Sea Sure Posted 18 Apr 12:00 BST Roger Blasse remains OK Dinghy World No. 1 Roger Blasse remains OK Dinghy World No. 1 As an epic season is set to begin Australia's double world champion, Roger Blasse, maintains his lead at the top of the OK Dinghy World Ranking list for April 2025. In November 2024 he became the first Australian to reach No.1 in the 20 years since the list was started. by Robert Deaves Posted 18 Apr 10:25 BST More than 60 entered for the Daffodil Regatta More than 60 entered for the Daffodil Regatta The first event of this year's Sailjuice Challenge at Ullswater is in a week's time It's just over a week until the Magic Marine Daffodil Regatta at Ullswater, the first event of this year's Sailjuice Challenge... by Andy Rice Posted 18 Apr 10:03 BST 707 NCS Edinburgh Cup at Port Edgar 707 NCS Edinburgh Cup at Port Edgar Team Reposado/Tsunami 2 Claims Victory, Strathclyde University Wins Student Boat Award The 2025 NCS Edinburgh Cup, held on the 5th and 6th of April, featured fierce competition with 25 entries and 24 boats on the water. Team Reposado/Tsunami 2 emerged victorious, showcasing consistent skill across all races. by Claire Watson Posted 18 Apr 08:23 BST 2025 Antigua Classic Yacht Regatta Day 1 2025 Antigua Classic Yacht Regatta Day 1 Caribbean Sailing at its finest The first full fleet day of racing started at the 2025 Antigua Classic Yacht Regatta with the finest of Caribbean sailing conditions. by Antigua Classic Yacht Regatta Posted 18 Apr 00:58 BST The holistic approach of Ancasta Yacht Services The holistic approach of Ancasta Yacht Services Helping owners protect their investment and keep their boat in top condition Take a look behind the wood, gelcoat and trim panels on any modern yacht or powerboat, and you'll see that they are complex things. An array of cables, hoses & pipes interconnects electronic devices and amenities which make life on board more comfortable. by Mark Jardine Posted 17 Apr 18:00 BST Staying on course for nearly 20 days at sea Staying on course for nearly 20 days at sea Each Transat Paprec sailor brings their own rituals to make life at sea more bearable How Transat Paprec competitors find balance and comfort during their demanding Atlantic crossing. For over two weeks, the duos competing in the Transat Paprec will push themselves to the limit—living, sailing, and performing aboard 9.14-meter monohulls. by Transat Paprec Posted 17 Apr 17:52 BST ILCA 6 Youth Europeans at Vilamoura Day 4 ILCA 6 Youth Europeans at Vilamoura Day 4 Favourable conditions for the start of the final series The fourth day of the ILCA 6 Youth European Championship marked the start of the final series, with all fleets completing two races as scheduled. Sailing conditions were favourable throughout the day, with the wind coming from the south-west. by Prow Media Posted 17 Apr 17:34 BST America's Cup Hall of Fame announces new inductees America's Cup Hall of Fame announces new inductees James Spithill, Paul Cayard, and Susan Henn welcomed as Class of 2025 The Herreshoff Marine Museum/America's Cup Hall of Fame welcomes James Spithill, Paul Cayard, and Susan Henn as Class of 2025 inductees of the America's Cup Hall of Fame. by Herreshoff Marine Museum Posted 17 Apr 16:20 BST Tom Dolan and Gildas Mahé win Laura Vergne Trophy Tom Dolan and Gildas Mahé win Laura Vergne Trophy Victory, and no time to rest Consistent and steady from start to finish, Tom Dolan and Gildas Mahé claimed victory at the 2025 Laura Vergne Trophy this Wednesday in La Trinité-sur-Mer. by Tom Dolan Racing Posted 17 Apr 14:43 BST Phantoms at Northampton Preview Phantoms at Northampton Preview P&B Open, GJW Direct Super Series and Training Day! Northampton Sailing Club host the P&B Phantom two day open, GJW Direct Super Series event and training day over the weekend of 26th/27th April with training taking place on Friday 25th. by Mike Webster Posted 17 Apr 13:48 BST P&B are hiring! P&B are hiring! Looking for a Career with a World Championship winning brand? For over 35 years P&B have been transforming dinghy hulls into championship winning boats. Browse our list of current vacancies below and you could soon be helping us achieve excellence within the sport of sailing. by P&B Posted 17 Apr 12:00 BST Fireball Nationals Early Bird Entry about to close Fireball Nationals Early Bird Entry about to close Save money by entering by 21st April To take advantage of the early bird entry fee of £270, your entry fee needs to be paid by 23:59 on 21st April (this coming Monday!). by UK Fireball Association Posted 17 Apr 10:53 BST World-class support confirmed for Admiral's Cup World-class support confirmed for Admiral's Cup Southern Spars, Harken Pro Care, and PredictWind all on board The Royal Ocean Racing Club (RORC) is proud to announce the support of Southern Spars, Harken Pro Care, and PredictWind for the highly anticipated 2025 Admiral's Cup. by Royal Ocean Racing Club Posted 17 Apr 10:32 BST Finn Spring Series concludes at Bough Beech Finn Spring Series concludes at Bough Beech 'Hero to Zero' was frequent The final 2025 Finn Spring Series was held at beautiful Bough Beech on 12th April. This was the final event of the series following some fantastic sailing at Emsworth and Burghfield. It was a stunning day. by BFA Posted 17 Apr 09:37 BST Share Your RS Quest Photo Share Your RS Quest Photo Enter the 10-Year Anniversary Competition The RS Quest has been an integral part of the sailing community for a decade, and 2025 marks 10 years of training adventures, personal stories, and fun family moments on the water. by RS Marine Group Posted 17 Apr 08:00 BST Dart 15 Summer TT at Marconi Dart 15 Summer TT at Marconi Sunshine and an easterly breeze for the 25 teams who took part The first Summer TT of 2025 was held at Marconi Sailing Club on the River Blackwater in Essex with support from Alex Metcalf of Windsport International and race officers Nigel and Fiona Denchfield. by Jemma Clarke Posted 17 Apr 05:50 BST Transat Paprec - Beyond sport: racing with purpose Transat Paprec - Beyond sport: racing with purpose This edition shines a light on a new kind of commitment As the 17th edition of the Transat Paprec sets sail, many skippers are racing for more than just victory — they're racing for a cause. by Transat Paprec Posted 17 Apr 05:45 BST Antigua Classic Yacht Regatta - The Classics begin Antigua Classic Yacht Regatta - The Classics begin A record entry of twelve boats signed up for the Single Handed Race held this morning The 36th annual Antigua Classic Yacht Regatta started today with clear blue skies and a 15-18 knot easterly breeze. by Antigua Classic Yacht Regatta Posted 17 Apr 01:38 BST ILCA 6 Youth Europeans at Vilamoura Day 3 ILCA 6 Youth Europeans at Vilamoura Day 3 Qualifying Series complete with six races for all fleets The third day of the ILCA 6 Youth European Championship progressed steadily, allowing all fleets to complete six races in total and successfully conclude the qualifying series. The final series will begin tomorrow. by Prow Media Posted 16 Apr 21:01 BST Australia expands to two events Australia expands to two events For 2026 Rolex SailGP Championship SailGP, the global sail racing championship, has today revealed an expanded Australian footprint, with two events - Perth and Sydney - confirmed among the first 2026 Season destinations. by SailGP Posted 16 Apr 20:52 BST Craig Wood hits the quarter way point Craig Wood hits the quarter way point In great spirits at he sails solo, non-stop and unsupported across the Pacific Craig Wood is now a quarter of the way into his sail with well over 1750 nautical miles under his belt having caught the trade winds and is making good progress. by Mia Hodgkinson Posted 16 Apr 19:57 BST Mercedes-Benz to sponsor RS400 Eurocup Mercedes-Benz to sponsor RS400 Eurocup Including UK and Irish Nationals at Belfast Lough The Royal North of Ireland Yacht Club is delighted to announce that Mercedes-Benz of Northern Ireland, part of the Agnew Group, will be the title sponsor of the RS400 Eurocup and UK/Irish Nationals, set to take place on Belfast Lough in August 2025. by Gerry Reid Posted 16 Apr 19:52 BST The Real Impact of Sprit Tension in an Optimist The Real Impact of Sprit Tension in an Optimist You might think that there's nothing more to learn about Optimist sailing You might think that there's nothing more to learn about Optimist sailing—that you've heard it all. by Cyclops Marine Posted 16 Apr 18:15 BST Enter now for Whitsun Regatta at Royal Burnham YC Enter now for Whitsun Regatta at Royal Burnham YC It is free, and you can win £100 to spend in the club bar Royal Burnham YC's Whitsun Regatta is 24-26th May 2025 and it is free! Our aim is to entice as many entries as possible and make it a fun regatta. by Dan Wastnage Posted 16 Apr 18:09 BST K1 open meeting at Datchet K1 open meeting at Datchet 22 entrants is a new record The latest K1 Open Meeting was held at Datchet Water SC over the weekend. We had 22 entrants which is a new record for a class open meeting, which continues to build on the success of our last Open meeting held last month at Barnt Green SC. by Hilly King Posted 16 Apr 16:50 BST Ron Beasley obituary Ron Beasley obituary A seven-year joinery apprenticeship lead to being a world champion dinghy builder Ronald William Beasley was born on the 31st January 1931 and grew up in Bradley, Bilston in the Black Country. He left school at age fourteen. He then completed a seven-year joinery apprenticeship at 'Wilcocks' in Wolverhampton. by Tom Foxall Posted 16 Apr 16:00 BST Merlin Rocket Allen SE Series at Broadwater Merlin Rocket Allen SE Series at Broadwater The real highlight, as ever, was the legendary Broadwater lunch Broadwater Sailing Club delivered a warm and sunny welcome to kick off the latest round of the Allen South Eastern Series. Early arrivals were met with blue skies and a distinct absence of wind — although the bacon rolls provided ample compensation . by Paul Rayson Posted 16 Apr 14:37 BST Team Holcim-PRB reveals The Ocean Race Europe crew Team Holcim-PRB reveals The Ocean Race Europe crew The only crew in this year's race to feature a female skipper Team Holcim-PRB has unveiled its crew for the highly anticipated 2024 Ocean Race Europe, with significant milestones and ambitions on the horizon. by Team HOLCIM - PRB Posted 16 Apr 14:11 BST Cadet class training at Stone Cadet class training at Stone Olympian Stuart Bithell left no stone unturned when it came to honing performance Mr Holt originally designed the Cadet dinghy as a boat that only children could sail, but not an adult. Well, Olympic sailing champion Stuart Bithell proved this not be the case as he put the Cadet boat through its paces at Stone Sailing Club. by Angie Meyer & Glen Karaskas Posted 16 Apr 14:01 BST Falmouth Sailing Week 25 entries open Falmouth Sailing Week 25 entries open The biggest sailing regatta in the southwest The Port of Falmouth Sailing Association has announced that online entries are now open for the biggest sailing regatta in the southwest, Falmouth Sailing Week 25. by Jane Wright Posted 16 Apr 13:16 BST Foiling Awards: Voting now open Foiling Awards: Voting now open Fans and professionals can vote for their favorites across 14 categories Public voting is open until April 30 at foilingawards-halloffame.org, where fans and professionals can vote for their favorites across 14 categories. by WeAreFoiling Posted 16 Apr 11:43 BST 5o5 class set for Saint Raphael, France at Easter 5o5 class set for Saint Raphael, France at Easter The first regatta of the European 2025 Season The International 5o5 Association is thrilled to announce the commencement of the European 2025 sailing season with the first regatta taking place at the Club Nautique Saint Raphael, France, from April 18th to 20th, 2025. by Michael Quirk Posted 16 Apr 11:07 BST Medway Yacht Club Cruiser Spring Series Race 1 Medway Yacht Club Cruiser Spring Series Race 1 Delighted in the increase in cruisers taking part this year We are delighted that 20 cruisers indicated their intention to participate in the series compared to 12 last year. We divided them into Class 1 and Class 2 based on their Club Handicaps which is our assessment of their sailing speeds. by Richard Fernandes Posted 16 Apr 10:22 BST