Topper Rooster Southern Travellers at Stokes Bay Topper Rooster Southern Travellers at Stokes Bay The home club duo of Reuben Wealthy and Joel Keen took all four first places in the 5.3 fleet Saturday's planned training event may have fallen victim to strong winds in the Solent but thankfully the fleet and race team was greeted with more appropriate conditions on Sunday morning with twelve 5.3s and seventeen 4.2s boats tallied on and away. by Kevin Parish Posted 9 Jul 06:11 BST Who made the right call to get to the breeze? Who made the right call to get to the breeze? And how technology is changing the Transpac Race to Hawaii Boats racing in the 2025 Transpac continue to reel in the offshore miles toward the finish line off Honolulu, Hawaii, in the 53rd edition of this historic 2,225-nautical-mile race. by David Schmidt / Transpacific Yacht Club Posted 9 Jul 01:54 BST ORC DH Europeans Short Offshore Race ORC DH Europeans Short Offshore Race Racing opens in Helsinki with tight racing and shifting winds The 2025 Garmin ORC Double Handed European Championship got under way in Helsinki with the Short Offshore Race on Tuesday, July 8. This marked the official start of racing after days of measurement, safety checks, and a practice race. by Offshore Racing Congress Posted 9 Jul 00:04 BST OK Dinghy Europeans at Warnemünde day 3 OK Dinghy Europeans at Warnemünde day 3 Nick Craig fights back Canada's Ben Flower and Britain's Charlie Cumbley will go into Wednesday's final day at the 2025 OK Dinghy European Championship in Warnemünde, Germany, on equal points with two more races to sail. by Robert Deaves Posted 8 Jul 22:41 BST IOM Ranking round 3 and 4 at Datchet IOM Ranking round 3 and 4 at Datchet A useful test event for the Worlds next year Datchet Radio Sailing are hosting the IOM World Championships in 2026 so this ranking event would be the first test event to check the club logistics are in order. The organisers had put in a huge amount of effort getting ready. by Nigel Barrow Posted 8 Jul 20:16 BST British Classic Week Day 2 British Classic Week Day 2 An early start for Classes 1-3 as they prepared to race around the Isle of Wight It was an early start for the British Classic Week fleet on day two, as Classes 1-3 prepared to race around the Isle of Wight. by Helen Porter Posted 8 Jul 20:08 BST iQFOiL Worlds a Aarhus day 3 iQFOiL Worlds a Aarhus day 3 The leaderboard tightens at the halfway mark after today's racing in a building breeze After a frustrating day of waiting ashore on Monday, Day 3 brought back the action in Aarhus Bay with spectacular foiling conditions and a full day of intense racing. by iQFOiL Communications Posted 8 Jul 20:02 BST Solo Vintage Championship preview Solo Vintage Championship preview Leigh-on-Sea has the biggest fleet in the world Leigh on Sea Sailing Club is home to the largest fleet of Vintage Solos in the World and on Sat 12th July will host the seventh running of the Vintage Championship. by Will Loy Posted 8 Jul 19:33 BST Fleet advances to the last half of the AEGEAN 600 Fleet advances to the last half of the AEGEAN 600 In contrast to yesterday's slow pace, the rate of progress has been much improved Most of the fleet of 59 Monohulls and Multihulls who are sailing in this year's AEGEAN 600 have either already entered the second half of the race at the island of Rhodes or are well on their way to reaching this important milestone. by Hellenic Offshore Racing Club Posted 8 Jul 19:17 BST Blaze Westerns at Porthpean Blaze Westerns at Porthpean The second day's breakfast included painkillers Plan a weekend trip to Cornwall and you're either going back to work on Monday looking as though you've been basking on a sunbed on a Caribbean Island or feeling broken as you hit the traffic gridlock because it poured with rain! by Stacey Bray Posted 8 Jul 18:55 BST Mediterranean Regatta season in full swing Mediterranean Regatta season in full swing A+T instruments seen all over Europe delivering high-level performance for racing fleets As regatta season gathers speed, A+T instruments were seen all over Europe delivering high-level performance for the racing fleets. by A+T Instruments Posted 8 Jul 18:12 BST International Moth Worlds at Lake Garda Day 1 International Moth Worlds at Lake Garda Day 1 Storm cells circling Lake Garda lead to atypical and tricky conditions The 137 sailors representing 25 nations faced the first day of racing in conditions that were anything but typical for Malcesine, with unstable weather creating a complex, yet exciting, opening. by Francesca Frazza Posted 8 Jul 17:41 BST Junior GP14 team wins Southport 12 Hour Race Junior GP14 team wins Southport 12 Hour Race An amazing day with great competition from teams of all abilities The conditions were looking strong for this year's Southport 12-hour race at Southport SC with 12-15 kts constant and gusts up to 30 kts which provided a real challenge for the junior and youth teams taking part. by Matthew Baird Posted 8 Jul 16:38 BST Collaborating to Inspire Young People Collaborating to Inspire Young People Alongside the Emirates Great Britain Sail Grand Prix Portsmouth event The ASF and 1851 Trust are leading a new community programme to be delivered in Portsmouth. The programme aims to provide an inspiring and exciting learning experience alongside the Emirates Great Britain Sail Grand Prix Portsmouth event. by Jacob Tyson Posted 8 Jul 16:11 BST NYYC International Women's Championship update NYYC International Women's Championship update Teammates and Competitors Join Forces The strength of bonds forged in competition is a common theme among the second group of skippers and teams invited to compete in the 2026 New York Yacht Club International Women's Championship. by New York Yacht Club Posted 8 Jul 15:22 BST Vaikobi UK Finn Nationals at the WPNSA Vaikobi UK Finn Nationals at the WPNSA Lawrence Crispin wins his first title since returning to the class Former Laser World Champion Lawrence Crispin won his first Finn National Championship after returning to the Class nine years ago, having previously won Weymouth Olympic week in the Finn in 1986. by John Greenwood Posted 8 Jul 15:02 BST The Ocean Race Europe Video Preview The Ocean Race Europe Video Preview We speak to Phil Lawrence, Peter Rusch & Pip Hare to find out more The Ocean Race Europe will take place between 10 August & 21 September, following a debut event in the summer of 2021. The racing is in IMOCA yachts, the same as the Vendée Globe, but this time with 4 crew and an OBR who will document the action on board. by Mark Jardine Posted 8 Jul 14:30 BST Osprey Nationals at Mumbles Osprey Nationals at Mumbles Some epic and at times fruity sailing in Swansea Bay With the terrible weather of recent Osprey National Championships successfully banished this time around the competing 36 teams were treated to some epic and at times fruity sailing in Swansea Bay hosted by the brilliant Mumbles Yacht Club. by Kevin Francis Posted 8 Jul 13:55 BST RS500 Rooster National Tour Gurnard RS500 Rooster National Tour Gurnard A familiar sense of déjà vu from last year Saturday morning at Gurnard Sailing Club on the Isle of Wight started with a familiar sense of déjà vu from last year: The wind just topping the feasible strength to start the RS500 Open and Club Championships. by Bob Preston Posted 8 Jul 13:05 BST K1 Midlands Traveller Series at Rutland K1 Midlands Traveller Series at Rutland The 'Beat Your Predicted Place' scheme is still proving popular Rutland Sailing Club were the hosts for the third of the Ovington open meetings in the K1 Midlands Traveller Series on 5/6th July 2025 which was shared with the F1 National Championships. by Martyn Emberson Posted 8 Jul 11:50 BST Sailing's Glitterati prepare for the Admiral's Cup Sailing's Glitterati prepare for the Admiral's Cup The depth and quality of talent is truly breathtaking. The 2025 Admiral's Cup is shaping up to be one of the most compelling editions in the event's storied history, featuring a glittering constellation of the sport's elite. by Louay Habib / RORC Posted 8 Jul 10:54 BST 2025 EurILCA Europa Cup at Warnemünde Day 3 2025 EurILCA Europa Cup at Warnemünde Day 3 Ole Schweckendiek leads ILCA 7 fleet into the final day The third and penultimate day of racing at the 2025 EurILCA Europa Cup GER concluded yesterday in Warnemünde, Germany, with two new races completed by all fleets, except for the ILCA 6 silver group, which managed to complete only one. by Agustín Argüelles Posted 8 Jul 10:32 BST Notts County Sailing Club Annual Regatta Notts County Sailing Club Annual Regatta Over 50 dinghies took part over the weekend There was a large entry for the Notts County Sailing Club annual Regatta sponsored by Sailing Chandlery with over 50 dinghies entered to the Commodore's Cup, National 12 Vintage Championships and Novice racing and 50 at the Saturday social evening. by David Eberlin Posted 8 Jul 10:21 BST British Dragon South West Championship British Dragon South West Championship A spectacular warm-up for the 2025 Edinburgh Cup Torquay delivered a spectacular warm-up for the 2025 Edinburgh Cup, as 13 Dragon teams took to the waters of Tor Bay for the South West Championship, a two-day regatta packed with shifting breezes, tactical gambles, and top-class racing. by Emma York Posted 8 Jul 09:58 BST Foiling Sport Congress gathers global players Foiling Sport Congress gathers global players To shape the Future of Foiling Last week, Malcesine hosted the first-ever Foiling Sport Congress — a by-invitation event organised to foster an in-depth discussion on the current state and future developments of foiling across all disciplines. by Nicola Maggio Posted 8 Jul 06:58 BST Noble Marine Streaker Nationals Preview Noble Marine Streaker Nationals Preview One of the front runners has sent us his take on the runners and riders... anonymously! Over 100 Streakers are on a pilgrimage to Rutland Water this week for the Noble Marine Streaker Golden Jubilee National Championship. One of the front runners has sent us his take on the runners and riders... anonymously! by Anonymous Streaker Sailor Posted 8 Jul 05:56 BST 2025 Swallow Nationals at Bembridge 2025 Swallow Nationals at Bembridge 18 teams sail from Itchenor to take part in the event It was great to be able to welcome eighteen Swallows from Itchenor to Bembridge over the weekend for their 2025 National Championship. In fact there were a couple more entries but two boats remained at Itchenor because of the strong wind forecast. by Mike Samuelson Posted 8 Jul 05:41 BST Miracle Southern Area Championship at Whitefriars Miracle Southern Area Championship at Whitefriars A weekend of close racing and varied weather Eleven Miracles arrived at Whitefrairs Sailing Club for a weekend of close racing and varied weather, where they were joined by a fleet of 14 Mirrors. by Andrew Robinson Posted 8 Jul 05:27 BST Vintage and Classic I14s at Blakeney Vintage and Classic I14s at Blakeney Competitors from Cornwall, Hertfordshire, Cambridgeshire, Derbyshire, Nottingham and Norfolk Blakeney Sailing Club welcomed five Classic and two Vintage dinghies for the annual open. Such is the reputation of this prestigious event that it attracted competitors from Cornwall, Hertfordshire, Cambridgeshire, Derbyshire, Nottingham and Norfolk. by Edward Allen Posted 8 Jul 05:19 BST OK Dinghy Europeans at Warnemünde day 2 OK Dinghy Europeans at Warnemünde day 2 Charlie Cumbley leads at the half-way stage Britain's Charlie Cumbley holds a two-point lead at the half-way stage of the 2025 OK Dinghy European Championship in Warnemünde, Germany, after two more races were held on Monday. by Robert Deaves Posted 8 Jul 05:13 BST Gran Canaria Gloria Windsurf World Cup Day 3 Gran Canaria Gloria Windsurf World Cup Day 3 The best female wave sailors in the world showcase their skills on the global stage After the men had taken centre stage for the opening two days of the 2025 Gran Canaria Gloria Windsurf World Cup, today was the day for the best female wave sailors in the world to showcase their skills on the global stage. by Chris Yates Posted 8 Jul 05:11 BST Phantoms at Hollingworth Lake Phantoms at Hollingworth Lake Third event in the Northern Series sailed alongside the Solos Three visitors joined two boats from the home club for the Northern Series Phantom Open at Hollingworth Lake SC on Sunday 6th July. This was the third event in the Northern Series and was once again shared with the Solos for their Northern Championship. by Andy Smith Posted 8 Jul 05:07 BST Transpac Onboard Episode 4 Transpac Onboard Episode 4 Anything Can Happen at Sea All Transpac 2025 competitors are now at sea and actively racing to Hawaii. We take a look at the Pasha Live Race Tracker and talk about the significant wind hole confronting a contingent of competitors. by Transpacific Yacht Club Posted 8 Jul 04:06 BST Stops & re-starts in first two legs of AEGEAN 600 Stops & re-starts in first two legs of AEGEAN 600 A tough first night and early morning spent fighting zephyrs getting through the Cyclades After a beautiful breezy start yesterday, but a tough first night and early morning spent fighting zephyrs getting through the Cyclades, at the end of today's daylight the AEGEAN 600 fleet is back on the move. by Hellenic Offshore Racing Club Posted 7 Jul 21:30 BST British Classic Week Day 1 British Classic Week Day 1 Northerly winds gusting 22 knots make for a brisk start Day one at British Classic Week in Cowes saw fast-paced racing around the cans sponsored by Spirit Yachts for over 50 classic and modern classic yachts. by Helen Porter Posted 7 Jul 20:04 BST International Moth Worlds Opening Ceremony International Moth Worlds Opening Ceremony 137 sailors from 25 nations have gathered, featuring some of the biggest names in sailing After weeks of preparation and an intense lead-up, the 2025 Moth World Championship is ready to get under way. Official racing begins tomorrow, 8 July, on the waters of Lake Garda, with the event hosted by Fraglia Vela Malcesine. by Francesca Frazza Posted 7 Jul 19:33 BST Dell Quay Centenary Solo Open Dell Quay Centenary Solo Open The wind blew, the sun shone and the seals watched The clouds cleared and the sun shone for Dell Quay's breezy Centenary National Solo Open on 28 June 2025. As the 25 boat fleet crossed the start line a curious seal took in the stunning sight from the windward mark. by Peter Binning & Lawrence Kies Posted 7 Jul 19:02 BST iQFOiL Worlds a Aarhus day 2 iQFOiL Worlds a Aarhus day 2 No racing, but spirits stay high in Aarhus Day 2 of the iQFOiL World Championship in Aarhus tested the patience of sailors, coaches, and the Race Committee alike, as the wind refused to settle across the bay. by iQFOiL Communications Posted 7 Jul 18:07 BST Topper Irish Nationals at Lough Erne Topper Irish Nationals at Lough Erne Northern Irish sailors reign supreme Sailors from Northern Ireland were in fantastic form as the Topper Irish National Championship came to Lough Erne Yacht Club in Fermanagh between the 4th and 6th of July. by Peter Gilmore Posted 7 Jul 17:59 BST Curlew Cup at Bembridge Curlew Cup at Bembridge Redwings and One-Designs enjoy the Solent After the arrival of 19 Swallows coming to Bembridge for their National Championships there were only three Redwings wanting to race on Friday evening; two One-Design helms came but felt there was too much wind. by Mike Samuelson Posted 7 Jul 17:47 BST Foiling Frenzy at Fraglia Vela Malcesine Foiling Frenzy at Fraglia Vela Malcesine The Moth Worlds at Lake Garda are something else! The Moth Worlds at Lake Garda are something else! Regardless of where sailors are in their careers, or the reputation they have, everyone wants to be there and have a tilt at the title. by Mark Jardine Posted 7 Jul 16:45 BST National 12 Vintage Championship at Notts County National 12 Vintage Championship at Notts County Run in conjunction with the club's regatta Four vintage Twelves arrived at Notts County on Saturday morning to be greeted by a warm and gusty breeze. The championship was run in conjunction with the club's regatta with a separate start for the 12's. by John Sears Posted 7 Jul 16:04 BST British clubs get set for Champions League final British clubs get set for Champions League final British Keelboat League teams representing three UK clubs are off to Kiel Keelboat teams representing three British clubs will be taking on Europe's finest in the 2025 SAILING Champions League final in Germany. by British Keelboat League Posted 7 Jul 15:39 BST Thames Valley Challenge at Maidenhead Thames Valley Challenge at Maidenhead Team racing for under 17s not part of an RYA Regional Training Group Young sailors from across the Thames Valley region converged for an exciting day of dinghy racing at the Thames Valley Challenge. This highly anticipated 2-boat team racing event was designed to introduce youth and junior sailors to the discipline. by Sammy Isaacs-Johnson Posted 7 Jul 15:21 BST 2025 Cowes Dinard St Malo Race Preview 2025 Cowes Dinard St Malo Race Preview The thirteenth race of the RORC Season's Points Championship The Cowes Dinard St Malo Race is the thirteenth race of the RORC Season's Points Championship—the world's largest offshore racing series. by RORC Posted 7 Jul 14:30 BST Protect Your Skin, Stay Out Longer Protect Your Skin, Stay Out Longer Rooster know that long days on the water are what summer is all about At Rooster, we know that long days on the water are what summer is all about. But with the sun high and strong, protecting your skin is just as important as protecting your kit. by Rooster Posted 7 Jul 12:00 BST Tom Dolan flies to the finish in Course des Caps Tom Dolan flies to the finish in Course des Caps Irish offshore champion finishes 5th in 2,000-nautical-mile race around Britain and Ireland Irish offshore sailor Tom Dolan has completed the Course des Caps in an impressive 5th place, racing aboard the IMOCA 60 Charal alongside legendary skipper Jérémie Beyou. by Tom Dolan Racing Posted 7 Jul 11:55 BST EAORA Offshore Regatta 2025 EAORA Offshore Regatta 2025 Fourteen boats started the RORC East Coast Race Fourteen boats started the RORC East Coast Race, the 120 mile Fastnet qualifier from Harwich to Ostend on Thursday June 26. Former EAORA chairman Tony Merewether started the race from his yacht Amazon, anchored west of North Shelf. by Paul Wood Posted 7 Jul 10:16 BST