Solo Vintage Championship Solo Vintage Championship Leigh on Sea Sailing Club turned on the Essex magic Leigh on Sea Sailing Club turned on the Essex magic for the Vintage Championship, supplying champagne conditions which even Lake Como would have struggled to match, North Berwick, venue for the Solo National Championship in three weeks take note! by Will Loy Posted 15 Jul 20:25 BST Classic Boat Challenge at West Kirby Classic Boat Challenge at West Kirby On the hottest day of the year, some of the hottest sailors came to the hottest sailing club On the hottest day of the year, some of the hottest sailors came to the hottest sailing club at West Kirby to contest the Star classic boat challenge. by Liz Potter Posted 15 Jul 19:55 BST RS Feva Grand Prix 6 and EuroCup 4 at Parkstone RS Feva Grand Prix 6 and EuroCup 4 at Parkstone Remembered for the enduring friendships and shared love for sailing The day began with hazy clouds, but the forecast promised blazing sunshine ahead. During the competitors' briefing, we were warmly welcomed by the Race Officer, Jeremy Harford-Tapp, along with representatives from the club. by Chrissie Le Petit Posted 15 Jul 19:21 BST Long Beach Olympic Classes Regatta day 3 Long Beach Olympic Classes Regatta day 3 Mother Nature teases the competitors Mother Nature teased the competitors today and made them wait a bit, but she did not disappoint; the sun came out and a big westerly built to 18-20 knots! by Long Beach Yacht Club Posted 15 Jul 18:22 BST Royal Corinthian One Designs celebrate 90 years Royal Corinthian One Designs celebrate 90 years Enjoying the RCYC Summer Regatta on the River Crouch The RCOD class, based at the Royal Corinthian Yacht Club in Burnham on Crouch, Essex, has celebrated 90 years of racing over a long weekend of 11-13 July 2025. by Martin Makey Posted 15 Jul 17:58 BST The Iconic Admiral's Cup Returns! The Iconic Admiral's Cup Returns! Harken UK caught up with the RORC CEO and Admiral's Cup sailors ahead of the event After a long hiatus, this prestigious international yachting regatta makes its grand comeback from 17- 31 July at The Royal Ocean Racing Club (RORC) in Cowes, Isle of Wight. by Harken UK Posted 15 Jul 16:30 BST SB20 UK National Championship SB20 UK National Championship Xcellent back on top as Weymouth delivers four perfect days of racing Team Xcellent, led by John Pollard, reclaimed the SB20 UK National title at Weymouth Sailing Club after four days of competitive, high-quality racing in rare "champagne conditions" on the south coast. by Anna Zyk Posted 15 Jul 15:54 BST National 12 open and club racing at Solway National 12 open and club racing at Solway Mediterranean conditions in Kippford With hot Mediterranean conditions beckoning, several visiting crews arrived in Kippford on Friday night with the promise of a weekend of close racing in almost tropical heat. Before the boats were even rigged, all were in for a treat. by Ian Purkis Posted 15 Jul 15:02 BST Eddie Bridle wins the Musto Skiff Europeans Eddie Bridle wins the Musto Skiff Europeans Championship hosted as part of Warnemünde Woche Eddie Bridle has won the 2025 Musto Skiff European Championship in Germany, landing his first major title in the class. by Jamie Hilton Posted 15 Jul 14:11 BST Excitement builds for Poole Regatta 2026 Excitement builds for Poole Regatta 2026 Less than 12 months until the European IRC Championship comes to town With less than a year to go, excitement is steadily building for the return of the International Paint Poole Regatta, taking place from 23rd-25th May 2026 over the late May bank holiday weekend. by Chris Jones Posted 15 Jul 13:07 BST Excellent Olympic Season Openers for GP Watercraft Excellent Olympic Season Openers for GP Watercraft Bermudan ILCA sailors enjoy a strong start to the season! The first two Olympic events of 2025 proved a very positive start to the season for GP Watercraft and their Bermudan ILCA sailors: Sebastian Kempe (ILCA 7) and Adriana Penruddocke (ILCA 6) who are both coached by Shaun Priestley of GP Watercraft. by Isaac Marsh Posted 15 Jul 12:00 BST 2025 YachtsandYachting.com Racing Series round 4 2025 YachtsandYachting.com Racing Series round 4 Convincingly won by a team from Deloitte The weekend of July 12th & 13th saw Round 4 of the Yachts & Yachting.com Racing Series organised by Prometheus Sailing, which was convincingly won by a team from Deloitte with four wins and two second places in the six races sailed. by Terry Hunt Posted 15 Jul 11:46 BST A century of human endeavour A century of human endeavour The Fastnet Race is regarded as one of offshore sailing's most complete proving grounds For 100 years, the Rolex Fastnet Race has been regarded as one of offshore sailing's most complete proving grounds. It is a place where ambitions and dreams meet harsh reality, where skill, endurance and fortitude are severely tested. by Quinag Posted 15 Jul 11:14 BST SAILING Champions League 2025 final SAILING Champions League 2025 final British clubs battle it out in Kiel Three British clubs battled it out over three days of close racing against Europe's top keelboat teams at the 2025 SAILING Champions League final in Germany. by British Keelboat League Posted 15 Jul 10:15 BST Martine Grael in Racing on the Edge Martine Grael in Racing on the Edge First female driver to win a Fleet Race captured in behind-the-scenes documentary Major milestone moment for SailGP captured in behind-the-scenes documentary series, which reaches 10 million total viewers since launching in 2021. by SailGP Posted 15 Jul 09:45 BST Summer Series at Royal Temple YC race 4 Summer Series at Royal Temple YC race 4 A benign breeze and flat water belied a moderate tide A benign breeze and flat water belied a moderate tide, running south to Sandwich Bay. The club's new racing marks were out ready for Ramsgate week and two were employed after a running start with the tide. by Peter Jackson Posted 15 Jul 08:12 BST Laserfest at Whitstable Laserfest at Whitstable Event attracts entries from as far as Yorkshire Laserfest, Whitstable Yacht Club's celebration of Laser/ILCA racing took place last weekend with a strong entry of 40 boats. Laserfest o attracted entries from as far as Yorkshire together with a range of more local clubs. by Steve Gray Posted 15 Jul 07:37 BST Alli Bell & Restless crew to make Transpac history Alli Bell & Restless crew to make Transpac history On course to be the first woman skipper to win Transpac overall Alli Bell and the crew of her Cal 40 Restless took a winch handle to the notion that winning the Transpacific Yacht Race's top corrected-time prize requires membership in an old-boys club or a mighty war chest. by David Schmidt / Transpacific Yacht Club Posted 15 Jul 07:28 BST Gold star for Wilson's National 18 at the Birkett Gold star for Wilson's National 18 at the Birkett 230 boats do battle in a range of conditions on Ullswater It took an Olympic gold medallist to help win this year's edition of the northern classic handicap race in the Lake District, the 63rd Lord Birkett Memorial Trophy, sponsored by Magic Marine. by Andy Rice Posted 14 Jul 20:53 BST Rolex Fastnet Race IRC Four preview Rolex Fastnet Race IRC Four preview The pinnacle of grass roots sailing has 97 entries The very largest yachts, including the 100ft Ultim foiling trimarans and 60ft IMOCAs are an essential part of the spectacle of the Fastnet Race, however a critical element in the race's enduring appeal is that this is predominately a grass roots event. by Rupert Holmes / RORC Posted 14 Jul 20:36 BST Long Beach Olympic Classes Regatta day 2 Long Beach Olympic Classes Regatta day 2 Classic Long Beach conditions return The weather conditions at the Long Beach Olympic Classes Regatta shifted noticeably today, delivering the classic Long Beach breeze that many expect from this world-class venue. by Long Beach Yacht Club Posted 14 Jul 19:44 BST ILCAs at Notts County ILCAs at Notts County With complementary watermelon for after-racing hydration A lovely warm and sunny day greeted 26 ILCA sailors at Notts County Sailing Club on 12th of July 2025. The wind was from a steady light south east breeze with occasional 14 mph gusts. by Richard Mason & David Eberlin Posted 14 Jul 19:09 BST NYYC International Women's Championship update NYYC International Women's Championship update Third group of skippers includes Nicole Breault, Dominique Proyoveur, Laura van Veen While there is no nationality requirement for the crews that will compete in the 2026 New York Yacht Club International Women's Championship, a number of teams are embracing the opportunity to wave their respective national flags at the debut edition. by New York Yacht Club Posted 14 Jul 18:42 BST The Sardinia Cup set to return in 2026 The Sardinia Cup set to return in 2026 The competition will make its long-awaited return to the waters of the Costa Smeralda The Yacht Club Costa Smeralda (YCCS) is pleased to announce the return of the Sardinia Cup, one of the Club's most iconic regattas and a renowned international sailing event. by Yacht Club Costa Smeralda Posted 14 Jul 16:38 BST KSSA Mid Season Training Camp & Regatta at Downs KSSA Mid Season Training Camp & Regatta at Downs Testing conditions and top talent in Kent Downs Sailing Club, nestled on the exposed coastline of Deal, Kent, delivered a weekend of demanding conditions, standout performances, and high-energy racing as it hosted the latest round of the Kent Schools Sailing Association Mid-Summer Regatta. by Anna Candy Posted 14 Jul 16:31 BST OK Nationals at Dabchicks day 3 OK Nationals at Dabchicks day 3 Efficient use of WhatsApp ensures fleet are aware of the change to SIs The third day of the OK National Championships was kindly sponsored by Ovington Boats, who are the headline sponsors for our 2026 Nationals, to be held at Tynemouth Sailing Club from 4 to 7 September 2026. by Jennie Clark Posted 14 Jul 16:25 BST RORC Cowes Dinard St Malo Race concludes RORC Cowes Dinard St Malo Race concludes Farr 100 Leopard 3, skippered by Joost Schuijf, completed a remarkable hat-trick Organised by the Royal Ocean Racing Club (RORC), in association with the UNCL, Yacht Club de Dinard, Société Nautique de la Baie de St Malo, JOG and the Royal Yacht Squadron. by RORC Posted 14 Jul 15:56 BST RS300 Inlands at Whitefriars RS300 Inlands at Whitefriars 16 boats start in light fickle conditions with massive shifts Whitefriars SC was host to a fantastic RS300 open on the hottest weekend of the year which began with some training on Friday followed by beers and a barbeque and then two days of racing. by Dave Acres Posted 14 Jul 15:41 BST Fin 1 Racing wins the 69F Cup Act 2 in Torbole Fin 1 Racing wins the 69F Cup Act 2 in Torbole Allan Norregaard's team asserts supremacy Confirming their leadership in the 69F Class, where they had won the European title just a few weeks ago, the Finns of FIN 1 Racing also won Act 2 of the 69F Cup, held over the weekend in Torbole, thanks to the organization of the Circolo Vela Torbole. by 69F Sailing Posted 14 Jul 15:05 BST How inclusive is sailing? How inclusive is sailing? Largest global survey aims to find out The Magenta Project has today launched the 2x25 global survey, marking the start of the most ambitious equity and inclusion review ever undertaken in sailing and the wider marine industry. by The Magenta Project Posted 14 Jul 14:18 BST Salcombe YC Summer Series race 4 Salcombe YC Summer Series race 4 Out to sea! One of the most memorable club races in recent history Faced with tricky harbour conditions — no water and a course that would result in a procession of reaches — Race Officer Simon Ballentine had a bold solution: send the fleet out to sea. by John Burn Posted 14 Jul 13:52 BST Aegean 600 - Snakes and ladders in extremis Aegean 600 - Snakes and ladders in extremis Event was the sixth in the IMA's annual Mediterranean Maxi Offshore Challenge If the previous two Aegean 600s were among the most brutal offshore races on record with storm force winds and violent gusts, conversely this year's fifth edition of the anti-clockwise lap of the Aegean Sea was largely the lightest. by International Maxi Association Posted 14 Jul 13:14 BST Is Your Boat Ready for Racing Season? Is Your Boat Ready for Racing Season? Rooster has gathered some of the best videos and blogs to make boat care easier From fine-tuning your rigging to quick repairs before a race, keeping your boat in top condition doesn't need to be complicated. ? by Rooster Posted 14 Jul 12:00 BST July keelboat racing at Bembridge weekend 2 July keelboat racing at Bembridge weekend 2 Not a cloud in the sky and 10-12 knots made for lovely conditions Not a cloud in the sky and 12 knots from the SE made for lovely conditions on Saturday, and with a line laid near Janson, the ROs a selection of windward and leeward marks to choose from. by Robin Joy & Mike Samuelson Posted 14 Jul 11:29 BST iQFOiL Worlds coming to Weymouth in 2026 iQFOiL Worlds coming to Weymouth in 2026 First time for UK to host a major championship in the class The world's top Olympic windsurfing talents will showcase high-performance hydrofoil racing on UK waters next year as the RYA has been confirmed as host for the 2026 iQFOiL World Championship. by RYA Press Office Posted 14 Jul 10:52 BST Comet Class Association Championship Comet Class Association Championship Cransley put on a Hoedown The Association championships for the single Comets were held at Cransley Sailing Club. There was still a good turnout so soon after the Nationals at Gunfleet SC earlier in the month with sixteen visitors and three home club sailors. by Nigel Austin Posted 14 Jul 09:44 BST 2025 Long Beach Olympic Classes Regatta kicks off 2025 Long Beach Olympic Classes Regatta kicks off The first week of the OCR includes five Olympic classes The highly anticipated 2025 Long Beach Olympic Classes Regatta officially commenced on Saturday, 12 July, marking the beginning of Olympic campaigns since the venues were announced. by Long Beach Yacht Club Posted 14 Jul 09:14 BST Topper South West Travellers at Dittisham Topper South West Travellers at Dittisham Gusty, shifty conditions test the sailors in the sunshine The River Dart hosted by Dittisham Sailing Club hosted the 7th South West Traveller of 2025. The sun was shining, but with gusty, shifty conditions, and a delayed start, race 1 was set off with an extended beat to challenge us all. by Harry MacLeod Posted 14 Jul 07:06 BST Senior Schools Nationals at Itchenor Senior Schools Nationals at Itchenor Thee days of exhilarating youth sailing for 80 Fireflys The 2025 Senior Schools Week at Itchenor Sailing Club, sponsored by Magic Marine, brought together 80 Fireflys for an exhilarating three days of youth racing in the picturesque Chichester Harbour. by Ryan Breach Posted 14 Jul 06:48 BST How Transpac's first finishers earned the podium How Transpac's first finishers earned the podium The first teams to reach Diamond Head are as varied as they are inspiring From a maxi-sled to a doublehanded keelboat and a 68-foot catamaran, the first teams to reach Diamond Head are as varied as they are inspiring. by David Schmidt / Transpacific Yacht Club Posted 14 Jul 04:35 BST A challenging and memorable 5th edition AEGEAN 600 A challenging and memorable 5th edition AEGEAN 600 Bright lights and gleaming trophies were not the only indication of a successful edition At Saturday night's Awards Ceremony of the 2025 AEGEAN 600 the bright lights and gleaming trophies were not the only indication of a successful 5th edition of this challenging offshore race organized annually by the Hellenic Offshore Racing Club (HORC). by Hellenic Offshore Racing Club Posted 14 Jul 00:40 BST Double Double Double Double And the rest of the line is not toil and trouble, but quadruple, then another double… On the eve of the 100th Fastnet that has attracted some 464 entries, I heard of one entry in this record fleet that seemed so very apt. Not only because it includes the Commodore of the RORC, but because it combines two Brits and two Aussies. by John Curnow, Sail-World.com AUS Editor Posted 13 Jul 23:00 BST OK Nationals at Dabchicks Day 2 OK Nationals at Dabchicks Day 2 Oliver Davenport put his OCS from day one behind him After a fantastic first night social run by the host club, Dabchicks SC, the fleet took to the water for day two, with today's sponsorship by HD Sails. by Jennie Clark Posted 13 Jul 18:52 BST International Moth Worlds at Lake Garda overall International Moth Worlds at Lake Garda overall Malcesine crowns France's Enzo Balanger as the new World Champion The 2025 Moth World Championship has officially come to an end on the waters of Lake Garda, closing a week of exceptional technical and sporting level hosted by Fraglia Vela Malcesine from July 6 to 13. by Francesca Frazza Posted 13 Jul 17:51 BST Dutch Water Week preview Dutch Water Week preview The youngest city in the Netherlands will celebrate sport, fun, and innovation From Olympic champions to first-time paddleboarders—everyone is welcome on and around the water during Dutch Water Week 2025 in Almere. From Palma de Mallorca, passing by Hyerès and Kiel to Los Angeles, now to the Weerwater in the heart of Almere. by Dutch Water Week Posted 13 Jul 14:36 BST Q&A with Deborah Blair Q&A with Deborah Blair During a recent Henri-Lloyd recent photoshoot on the Solent with team Katabatik Henri-Lloyd caught up with young British sailor Deborah Blair on their most recent photoshoot on the Solent with team Katabatik to shoot the new Dynamic range onboard a Cape 31. by Henri-Lloyd Posted 13 Jul 12:00 BST La Solitaire du Figaro Paprec La Solitaire du Figaro Paprec 34 Sailors in Pursuit of Sailing's Holy Grail Unattainable, timeless, uncompromising, iconic—superlatives abound when describing La Solitaire du Figaro Paprec, an event organized by OC Sport Pen Duick. And all the sailors who've taken part in this legendary race over the years would certainly agree. by La Solitaire du Figaro Paprec Posted 13 Jul 10:44 BST Dedicated boat insurance Dedicated boat insurance Dedicated boat insurance from Insuremy Summer is finally here and boat owners are putting the finishing touches to their boats ready for the season ahead. by Insuremy.co.uk Posted 13 Jul 09:30 BST