4 Ultim rocketships to contest Rolex Fastnet Race 4 Ultim rocketships to contest Rolex Fastnet Race The giant 32m long by 23m wide flying trimarans are taking part in the 100th anniversary edition While the 50ft flying catamarans competing at SailGP Portsmouth this weekend will be impressive, charging out of the opposite western end of the Solent will be giant 32m long by 23m wide flying Ultim trimarans taking part in the 100th anniversary edition. by James Boyd / RORC Posted 18 Jul 19:44 BST SailGP comes to Portsmouth! SailGP comes to Portsmouth! We speak to the sailors ahead of the weekend The Emirates Great Britain Sail Grand Prix | Portsmouth takes place this weekend, with the 12 teams competing in F50 catamarans close to the waterfront, where a massive grandstand has been built for the spectators. by Mark Jardine Posted 18 Jul 18:41 BST Next RYA Connected Webinar: Keeping Sailing Safe Next RYA Connected Webinar: Keeping Sailing Safe Creating Policies and Getting Criminal Records Checks Right Join us on Monday the 28th July at 7pm for our next Connected Webinar - Keeping Sailing Safe: Creating Policies and Getting Criminal Records Checks Right. by Gareth Brookes Posted 18 Jul 16:00 BST Elite Training at New Sailing Centre Elite Training at New Sailing Centre Canash Beach, St Vincent, hosts international sailors The SVG Sailing Association held a successful High Performance Race Training Clinic, at the newly established High Performance Centre at Canash Beach, St Vincent. The four-day event ran from July 13th to 16th. by SVG Sailing Association Posted 18 Jul 14:51 BST McIntyre Mini Globe Race Leg 3 Preview McIntyre Mini Globe Race Leg 3 Preview The race to South Africa starts from Vuda Marina Fiji on 26th July In a world-first sailing challenge, 15 solo sailors from eight countries are navigating identical 5.8-meter (19-foot) self-built plywood yachts around the globe— The fleet has enjoyed a five week stopover in Fiji at the end of Leg 2. by McIntyre Mini Globe Race Posted 18 Jul 14:25 BST Third time Finn World No.1 for Alessandro Marega Third time Finn World No.1 for Alessandro Marega Maintaining the top spot in the Finn World Ranking List Italy's Alessandro Marega maintains the top spot in the Finn World Ranking List for the third consecutive release. He remains World No. 1 with an 80-point lead over France's Laurent Hay. by Robert Deaves Posted 18 Jul 14:18 BST Comets at Shustoke Comets at Shustoke Sunscreen was applied liberally and hydration levels were questioned Shustoke Sailing Club hosted its Comet Open on Sunday 13th July under blazing skies and soaring temperatures as the summer heatwave showed no signs of abating. Sunscreen was applied liberally and hydration levels were questioned. by Dave Turtle Posted 18 Jul 14:10 BST OK Nationals at Dabchicks overall OK Nationals at Dabchicks overall Oli Davenport wins on West Mersea island Thirty OKs gathered at Dabchicks SC on West Mersea island from 12th-15th July for the 2025 OK Dinghy National Championships. With the European Championships having been held just a week or so earlier some notable sailors were absent. by Karen Robertson Posted 18 Jul 13:36 BST Mengeham Rythe Sailing Club celebrates 75 years Mengeham Rythe Sailing Club celebrates 75 years On a sun-drenched weekend in late June, Mengeham Creek came alive with celebration On a sun-drenched weekend in late June, Mengeham Creek came alive with celebration. by Cat Dawtrey Posted 18 Jul 13:05 BST The International Moths are back in Torquay The International Moths are back in Torquay For their UK Nationals in September The Royal Torbay Yacht Club is pleased to announce that the prestigious International Moth National Championship will be held in Torquay from September 3rd - 7th 2025. by Bob Penfold Posted 18 Jul 11:48 BST World Sailing Nations Cup to make grand return World Sailing Nations Cup to make grand return After a seven-year hiatus, World Sailing has officially opened the bid process for host cities After a seven-year hiatus, the World Sailing Nations Cup, the ultimate event to crown the world's top match-racing nations, is making its much-anticipated return. by World Sailing Posted 18 Jul 10:08 BST Trophies arrive at RNIYC in advance of Eurocup Trophies arrive at RNIYC in advance of Eurocup RS400 UK & Irish National Championship starts in just over a fortnight Royal North of Ireland Yacht Club took delivery of the prize ware for the upcoming RS400 Eurocup and UK/Irish Nationals 3rd-8th August. by Gerry Reid Posted 18 Jul 09:46 BST 2025 WASZP Pre-Games in Weymouth Day 2 2025 WASZP Pre-Games in Weymouth Day 2 A classic British summer's day as sailors launched beneath a blanket of grey cloud and drizzle The second day of the WASZP Pre-Games served up a classic British summer's day as sailors launched beneath a blanket of grey cloud and with a hug of fresh drizzle. by Nicola Hoyle Posted 18 Jul 06:24 BST Dates set for 2026 Congressional Cup & Ficker Cup Dates set for 2026 Congressional Cup & Ficker Cup 2026 will mark the 61st edition of the iconic Congressional Cup event The LBYC and World Match Racing Tour today announced the dates for the 2026 Long Beach Yacht Club Congressional Cup and Ficker Cup, both official stages of the World Match Racing Tour, the longest running global professional sailing series. by World Match Racing Tour Posted 17 Jul 23:54 BST British Contender Association training at Oxford British Contender Association training at Oxford Aimed at those joining the fleet, as well as those working through the mid-fleet Once again Oxford Sailing Club hosted the Contender class to allow them to iron out those boat handling, speed and tactical creases, that accumulate from the washing machine of club and open sailing. by BCA Posted 17 Jul 22:35 BST Emirates GBR ready for battle Emirates GBR ready for battle As SailGP's fast and furious racing returns to UK shores this weekend The Emirates Great Britain Sail Grand Prix takes place in Portsmouth on 19/20 July, with 20,000 fans expected to line the shore at Southsea Common to witness 12 national teams compete in identical foiling 50ft catamarans. by Emirates GBR SailGP Team Posted 17 Jul 22:31 BST Border Counties Midweek Sailing Series at Bala Border Counties Midweek Sailing Series at Bala 24 boats of varying classes took to the waters of Llyn Tegid Llyn Tegid saw the Border Counties Midweek Sailing Tuesday club return for another great day of sailing on this large lake winds were predicted and they didn't disappoint with a good breeze throughout the day. by Dave Thomas Posted 17 Jul 22:22 BST Middle Sea Race fleet continues to build Middle Sea Race fleet continues to build Global fleet is equally diverse in terms of experience, with debutants and serial attendees The 2025 Rolex Middle Sea Race is scheduled to start on Saturday, 18 October. Yachts ranging in size from 9.75 to 22 metres (32 to 72 feet) have entered so far representing 14 nations, including Australia, Argentina, China and the United States. by Rolex Middle Sea Race Media Posted 17 Jul 21:59 BST Wayfarer Eastern Area Championship at Medway Wayfarer Eastern Area Championship at Medway Held in memory of Richard Stone The Craftinsure UK Wayfarer National Circuit - Eastern Area Championships returned to Medway Yacht Club for the first time since 2023 over the weekend, drawing a strong contingent of visitors and fleet front-runners from across the country. by Sam Pygall Posted 17 Jul 21:29 BST Ian Williams - Eight times WMRT champion Ian Williams - Eight times WMRT champion Shirley Robertson is joined by eight-time World Match Racing Champion Ian Williams Shirley Robertson is joined by eight-time World Match Racing Champion Ian Williams, as the duo get together to discuss Williams' career at the sharp end of the most combative discipline in the sport of competitive sailing. by Shirley Robertson Posted 17 Jul 17:50 BST Loch Long Week 2025 Preview Loch Long Week 2025 Preview 64th edition to be held next week at Cove Sailing Club, Argyll This year it is the turn of Cove Sailing Club, Argyll to host the annual sailing regatta for the 64th Loch Long One Design Class. by Tom Walker Posted 17 Jul 17:30 BST Snipe Open at Stone Snipe Open at Stone The event saw competitors from several countries and representation from 3 continents Saturday 12th July, the Snipe open at Stone began with 28 boats competing. The event saw competitors from several countries and representation from 3 continents. In the spirit of keeping competitors on their toes, a club line was used for the starts. by Audrey Foley and Connor Line Posted 17 Jul 16:53 BST Dart 15 National Championship at Bridlington Dart 15 National Championship at Bridlington 42 competitors arrived to a very warm welcome from the Royal Yorkshire YC A stellar weekend of champagne sailing for our first visit to Bridlington - the 2025 Dart 15 fleet Nationals sponsored by Noble Marine insurance really was a weekend to remember! by Jenny Ball Posted 17 Jul 15:47 BST Protector RIBs keep pace with SailGP's high-speeds Protector RIBs keep pace with SailGP's high-speeds At Emirates Great Britain Sail Grand Prix | Porsmouth When SailGP returns to UK waters this weekend (19-20 July) for the much-anticipated Emirates Great Britain Sail Grand Prix | Portsmouth, all eyes will be on the thrilling racing action on the Solent - and Protector RIBs will be right there keeping pace. by Ancasta Posted 17 Jul 14:30 BST SailGP Technologies officially launches SailGP Technologies officially launches New center of excellence in technology & innovation in Southampton, UK SailGP today marks the official opening of SailGP Technologies – the global racing championship's center of innovation, design, and engineering, based out of Southampton, UK. by SailGP Posted 17 Jul 13:34 BST The WASZP Games: A decade in the making The WASZP Games: A decade in the making What was once a dream for the SailingFast team is now a reality! The WASZP Games at the Weymouth & Portland National Sailing Academy (WPNSA) has been a decade in the making for Duncan & Emma Hepplewhite at SailingFast, so seeing it come to fruition is a proud moment for them and the team. by Mark Jardine Posted 17 Jul 12:05 BST Sail Racing ORC A at Copa del Rey MAPFRE Preview Sail Racing ORC A at Copa del Rey MAPFRE Preview The most international class of the event is set for a fierce battle Among those 33 teams from 15 different countries competing in the Sail Racing ORC A category are the defending champion, the current ClubSwan 42 world champion, and the team with the most overall victories in the history of the Copa del Rey MAPFRE. by Copa del Rey MAPFRE Posted 17 Jul 11:23 BST Solos at Leigh-on-Sea Solos at Leigh-on-Sea Racing the day after the Vintage Championship Six visiting soloists were greeted at Leigh on arrival with no water and a cool nor'eastery breeze bought on by a sun hidden under some high cloud. But as the morning heat increased so did the light breeze and the tide. by Colin Walker Posted 17 Jul 10:19 BST Hong Kong to host 2027 Dragon World Championship Hong Kong to host 2027 Dragon World Championship Taking place from 21 to 29 November 2026 The Royal Hong Kong Yacht Club and the Sailing Federation of Hong Kong, China in partnership with the Hong Kong Dragon Association, is proud to announce that Hong Kong will host the 2027 Hong Kong Dragon World Championship from 21 to 29 November 2026. by Royal Hong Kong Yacht Club Posted 17 Jul 09:43 BST 2025 WASZP Pre-Games in Weymouth Day 1 2025 WASZP Pre-Games in Weymouth Day 1 Four races held for all flights in the sunshine The WASZP Pre-Games got under way in Weymouth on Thursday with all the ingredients for a great day on the water: a steady WSW breeze, sunshine, and plenty of smiles heading out onto the racecourse in Portland Harbour. by Nicola Hoyle Posted 17 Jul 08:44 BST Cape 31 Med Circuit arrives in Imperia for Round 4 Cape 31 Med Circuit arrives in Imperia for Round 4 Hosted by Porto Maurizio Yacht Club from 18–20 July The Cape 31 Mediterranean Circuit returns this weekend with Round 4 in the coastal city of Imperia, hosted by Porto Maurizio Yacht Club from 18–20 July. by Cape 31 Class Posted 17 Jul 07:16 BST Long Beach Olympic Classes Regatta day 4 Long Beach Olympic Classes Regatta day 4 ILCA 6 & 7, Men's & Women's Formula Kite and 470 Mixed Teams Wrap Up The racing for the first 5 classes of the Long Beach Olympic Classes Regatta wrapped up with a twist in conditions and breeze just to mix it up for the competitors. by Long Beach Yacht Club Posted 17 Jul 06:17 BST North West Junior Travellers at Bassenthwaite North West Junior Travellers at Bassenthwaite Including the RS Tera Northern Championship 38 boats headed to Costa del Bassenthwaite for the 7th round of the popular North West Junior Traveller Series and the 2025 RS Tera Northern Championship. by Paul Allen Posted 17 Jul 06:06 BST J/70 Grand Slam 4 at Cowes J/70 Grand Slam 4 at Cowes Shorts, t shirts, sunshine and great racing J/70 Grand Slam 4 was run by the Royal Yacht Squadron over the weekend of 12th & 13th July - the sun shone, shorts and t shirts, and 8 to 15 knots, - champagne sailing. by William Edwards / J/70 UK Class Posted 17 Jul 06:01 BST Last Transpac 2025 Starters are First to Celebrate Last Transpac 2025 Starters are First to Celebrate Honoring the first of three rounds of trophy winners & celebrating Transpac's bright future The Transpacific Yacht Race celebrated its first Trophy Ceremony for the 2025 edition of this biennial ocean race on Tuesday, July 15, at Waikiki Yacht Club, in Honolulu, Hawaii. by David Schmidt / Transpacific Yacht Club Posted 17 Jul 03:56 BST 60 boats signed up for Mounts Bay! 60 boats signed up for Mounts Bay! Noble Marine RS100, RS500 and RS600 Nationals has a little room for more The RS Class Association were beyond excited when Mounts Bay Sailing Club agreed to host the Noble Marine RS100, RS500 and RS600 National Championships 2025. by RS Class Association Posted 16 Jul 21:17 BST Solo Northern Championship at Hollingworth Solo Northern Championship at Hollingworth Yorkshire's very own Lake Como Low clouds and gusty winds greeted Solo sailors at Yorkshire's very own Lake Como - Hollingworth Lake. Fresh from his top ten Europeans (Nations Cup) was Steve Dennison in a borrowed Winder Demo boat and borrowed sailing gear. by Andy Carter Posted 16 Jul 20:44 BST Welsh Challenger Championship at Llyn Brenig Welsh Challenger Championship at Llyn Brenig David Prentice Memorial Trophy also awarded Six Challengers travelled to Llyn Brenig for the Welsh Open Challenger Championship. It was forecast to be a very hot, light wind event. The club's two Challengers were to be loaned to two visiting sailors giving a fleet of eight. by Marion Edwards Posted 16 Jul 20:32 BST Stride Forward crew prepare for Cowes Week Stride Forward crew prepare for Cowes Week With on-water training by helmsman and Olympian Stuart Childerley Training crew for a competitive racing event such as Cowes Week is never easy - but even more so when many have not sailed before and almost everyone on board has a life-changing injury. by Alice Driscoll Posted 16 Jul 19:37 BST IMOCAs in the Rolex Fastnet Race IMOCAs in the Rolex Fastnet Race Ocean racing's state of the art One of the most historic and eternally ground-breaking oceanic racing yacht classes is the IMOCA. These 60 footers are the world's most advanced offshore racing monohulls, the class used in the Vendée Globe since its inception in 1989/90. by James Boyd / RORC Posted 16 Jul 19:27 BST 18th Puig Vela Clàssica Barcelona summary 18th Puig Vela Clàssica Barcelona summary Yachts from over 10 countries and around 400 sailors competed off the coast of Barcelona Barcelona's prestigious regatta for Classic and Vintage yachts, the Puig Vela Clàssica, celebrated its 18th edition, further strengthening its position as one of the premier international events for classic sailing in the Mediterranean. by Covadonga Muñoz Posted 16 Jul 19:06 BST Nominations open for World Sailing Awards 2025 Nominations open for World Sailing Awards 2025 Presentation to be held at the Royal St. George Yacht Club in Dún Laoghaire on 5th November Many of the sport's biggest names will be in attendance at the World Sailing Awards 2025, held on Wednesday 5 November at a gala ceremony at the Royal St. George Yacht Club in Dún Laoghaire, Ireland. by World Sailing Posted 16 Jul 17:12 BST Noble Marine Streaker Nationals Overall Noble Marine Streaker Nationals Overall Tom Gillard surpasses dad Alan's record at the Golden Jubilee event Tom Gillard becomes 11 times Streaker National Champion, surpassing dad Alan's record, against a spectacular 102 boat fleet at Rutland Sailing Club. by Neil Firth Posted 16 Jul 16:27 BST Dart TT6 and Scottish Dart 18 Championship Dart TT6 and Scottish Dart 18 Championship An extremely successful event at Royal Tay Yacht Club What an extremely successful event, enjoyed from start to finish by a superb entry of 20 Darts! A selection of 'guest teams' including our Commodore, joined our growing band of established Darters and a few others who had been coaxed out of hibernation. by Grant Mitchell Posted 16 Jul 16:09 BST HYC names Rolex NYYC Invitational Cup team HYC names Rolex NYYC Invitational Cup team Howth Yacht Club is proud to confirm its final team selection Howth Yacht Club is proud to confirm its final team selection for one of the most prestigious events in world amateur sailing: the Rolex New York Yacht Club Invitational Cup, taking place in Newport, Rhode Island from 6-13 September 2025. by Brian Turvey Posted 16 Jul 15:47 BST OK Dinghy World Ranking July 2025 OK Dinghy World Ranking July 2025 Patric Mure is the new World No.1 Patric Mure has become only the 11th person to reach the top of the OK Dinghy World Ranking list as he takes over the No.1 spot from Australia's Roger Blasse, who drops to fourth. Britain's Andy Davis and Nick Craig move up to second and third. by Robert Deaves Posted 16 Jul 15:07 BST RYA Scotland's Youth Voices initiative RYA Scotland's Youth Voices initiative To help amplify perspectives and empower young people within the sailing community As part of an evolving approach to youth engagement, RYA Scotland has launched a new initiative, RYA Scotland Youth Voices, to help amplify perspectives and empower young people within the Scottish sailing and boating community. by RYA Scotland Posted 16 Jul 14:10 BST RYA Female Scorpion Project camp 3 RYA Female Scorpion Project camp 3 Veteran sailing legend and a medical advisor add their input Fortune favours the brave and Camp 3 enjoyed yet more champagne sailing at Weymouth & Portland National Sailing Academy in Dorset with the final day blown off just as they needed time to pack up for their first regatta at Lymington. by Nick Lightbody Posted 16 Jul 13:04 BST