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Rolex TP52 Worlds in Cascais Day 1
Sled sparkles in Atlantic surf to lead
© Nico Martinez / 52 Super Series
Europe Masters Championships underway
The Brits showed the fleet their experience in Hayling Bay
© Mike Partridge TV
Salcombe Merlin Rocket Week Day 4
Random gusts from every direction, including vertical
© Malcolm Mackley
Jazz Turner completes Project FEAR
Drama right to the end in her non-stop, solo, unassisted navigation of the British Isles
© Ingrid Abery / www.ingridabery.com
Switch Class Captivates Foiling Week
Dickinson and Schultheis Edge Out Narrow Victories
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The power of tech
The power of tech
What is the cost of safety? How do you measure it? More importantly, how do you appreciate it?
What is the cost of safety? How do you measure it? More importantly, how do you appreciate it?
by John Curnow, Sail-World.com AUS Editor
Posted 2 Jul 23:00 BST
Jazz Turner Faces Everything and Rises
Jazz Turner Faces Everything and Rises
Non-stop, solo, unassisted British Isles navigation has captivated sailors & non-sailors alike
Jazz Turner's Project FEAR, her non-stop, solo, unassisted navigation of the British Isles in her Albin Vega 27ft yacht has captivated sailors and non-sailors alike.
by Henri-Lloyd
Posted 2 Jul 22:29 BST
GKSS Match Cup Sweden & Nordea Women's Trophy D3
GKSS Match Cup Sweden & Nordea Women's Trophy D3
Surprise exits in Marstrand as Quarter-Finalists decided
The qualifying round-robin stages at GKSS Match Cup Sweden in Marstrand finished today with the surprise departure of defending champion USA's Chris Poole/ Riptide Racing and Switzerland's Eric Monnin/ Capvis Swiss Match Racing Team from the Open Class.
by World Match Racing Tour
Posted 2 Jul 22:22 BST
Rolex TP52 Worlds in Cascais Day 1
Rolex TP52 Worlds in Cascais Day 1
Sled sparkle in Cascais' Atlantic surf to lead
After seemingly being starved of boisterous top end conditions for some years now Okura's Sled crew have been relishing a return to big breezes and big waves.
by 52 Super Series
Posted 2 Jul 22:08 BST
Europe Masters Championships at Hayling Day 1
Europe Masters Championships at Hayling Day 1
The Brits showed the fleet their experience in Hayling Bay
It was with some relief that the rain came overnight and the morning of the 2nd July was showery, grey but importantly much cooler, a big change to the last few days.
by Lucy Boreham
Posted 2 Jul 21:52 BST
2025 IKA Youth Europeans in Gizzeria day 1
2025 IKA Youth Europeans in Gizzeria day 1
Rising stars shine at Youth Kitefoil Euros kickoff
Some of the world's best young kite foilers started racing today in southern Italy aiming to become Youth European champions.
by International Kiteboarding Association
Posted 2 Jul 19:14 BST
UK Snipes set for record attendance at Stone
UK Snipes set for record attendance at Stone
Already there are 27 Snipes entered which includes 5 women and 4 junior helms
There will be a record number (for many years) of Snipes participating in the Stone Sailing Club open meeting on Saturday 12th and Sunday 13th July which will be run in conjunction with the Shearwater Class open.
by Sue Roberts
Posted 2 Jul 18:50 BST
Salcombe Merlin Rocket Week Day 4
Salcombe Merlin Rocket Week Day 4
Random gusts from every direction, including vertical
Past the halfway stage and the weather served up another wind direction for the fourth day of Helly Hansen Salcombe Merlin Week.
by Tim Fells
Posted 2 Jul 16:39 BST
Rolex Fastnet Race: Offshore classics set to race
Rolex Fastnet Race: Offshore classics set to race
IRC Zero has a rich seam of ocean-going history running through it
IRC Zero has a rich seam of ocean-going history running through it. While French round the world race legend Jean-Luc Van Den Heede (aka VDH) isn't competing in the Rolex Fastnet Race, two of his former steeds will be on the IRC Zero start line.
by Andy Rice / RORC
Posted 2 Jul 16:21 BST
Four days to start the 5th AEGEAN 600
Four days to start the 5th AEGEAN 600
The fleet has a wide range of sizes and types represented
Nearly all 60 teams are assembled here at the Olympic Marine venue getting ready for the start of the 5th edition of the AEGEAN 600, organized by the Hellenic Offshore Race Club (HORC) with co-organizers being Olympic Marine and Region of Attica.
by Hellenic Offshore Racing Club
Posted 2 Jul 16:20 BST
Great Yarmouth & Gorleston Beach Regatta
Great Yarmouth & Gorleston Beach Regatta
A good test for competitors over a range of sailing conditions
This year's GYGSC Beach Regatta was held over the weekend of the 28th and 29th June. It was a weekend of contrasting weather, very warm and windy on Saturday, cooler and a calmer on Sunday (but still warm).
by Dave Houghton
Posted 2 Jul 15:48 BST
The Magenta Project unveils new brand identity
The Magenta Project unveils new brand identity
As part of its milestone tenth anniversary
As part of its milestone tenth anniversary, The Magenta Project is excited to launch a refreshed brand identity and the first phase of its new website, reinforcing its commitment to equity and inclusion for women in sailing.
by The Magenta Project
Posted 2 Jul 15:47 BST
Lord Birkett ready for 230 on the start line
Lord Birkett ready for 230 on the start line
he action unfolds on Ullswater Lake this weekend...
The Lord Birkett, next leg of the Sailjuice Challenge, has hit its entry limit of 230 boats. The action unfolds on Ullswater Lake this weekend...
by Andy Rice
Posted 2 Jul 15:36 BST
Topper Midland Championship at Draycote Water
Topper Midland Championship at Draycote Water
Consistency key with 8 races held over two days
Draycote Water hosted the Midland Championships held over a weekend in June. A regional champs always attracts a good turn out, and as a selection event for the ITCA GBR Regional performance winter training this year it was an extra reason to sign up.
by Dave Rowe
Posted 2 Jul 13:54 BST
An evening with the Scaramouche Sailing Trust
An evening with the Scaramouche Sailing Trust
Sailing hasn't always been a sport for inner-city state schools like the Greig City Academy
Sailing hasn't always been a sport for inner-city state schools like the Greig City Academy (GCA). But they've shown it can be accessible to everyone, with amazing results.
by Mark Jardine
Posted 2 Jul 12:00 BST
Weston Sailing Club Catamaran Open
Weston Sailing Club Catamaran Open
The 52 sailors were treated to stunning conditions
Weston SC attracted 28 catamarans for its annual Catamaran Open Meeting, held this year in June, instead of its September date of previous years. The 52 sailors were treated to stunning conditions, with 30°C temperatures and wall-to-wall sunshine.
by Ben Harris
Posted 2 Jul 11:51 BST
ILCA UK Youth Series at Parkstone
ILCA UK Youth Series at Parkstone
45 sailors enjoy sparkling conditions in Poole Harbour
Poole Harbour was at its best for the third round of the ILCA UK Youth Series hosted by Parkstone Yacht Club and sponsored by Harken.
by Tom Hakes
Posted 2 Jul 10:43 BST
Course des Caps Update: A promising start!
Course des Caps Update: A promising start!
The eleven crews have begun their grand tour around the British Isles
The Course des Caps - Boulogne-sur-Mer - Banque Populaire du Nord, which set sail from the shores of northern France, marks the first race of the 2025 season and kicks off the new edition of the IMOCA Globe Series Championship.
by IMOCA Globe Series
Posted 2 Jul 09:41 BST
B14 Inlands at Grafham Water
B14 Inlands at Grafham Water
A case of managing the course and keeping the rig upright
This year the B14 class association decided to move the Inlands to the middle of the year rather than as has happened in the last 10 years holding them in the spring at Rutland when invariably it would be cold and probably windy.
by Mark Barnes
Posted 2 Jul 09:13 BST
Cape 31 Med Circuit Round 3 at Sanremo
Cape 31 Med Circuit Round 3 at Sanremo
Stig claims first Cape 31 victory
The third round of the 2025 Cape 31 Med Circuit wrapped up this weekend in Sanremo, serving up three days of sunshine, spectacular racing, and classic Italian flair.
by Victoria Tomlinson Cheney
Posted 2 Jul 08:56 BST
Chase Sailing Club celebrates Platinum Anniversary
Chase Sailing Club celebrates Platinum Anniversary
The club hosted an incredible two-day celebration of sailing, food, and live entertainment
2025 marks a momentous year for The Chase Sailing Club as we celebrate our 70th Anniversary, and what a year it's been so far! Over the weekend of June 28th & 29th, the club hosted an incredible two-day celebration of sailing, food, & live entertainment.
by Chris Anderson
Posted 2 Jul 08:27 BST
Whitefriars Mirror Open
Whitefriars Mirror Open
Topical temperatures, but less wind than forecast
15 Mirrors arrived at Whitefriars Sailing Club, in the Cotswolds Water Park, to be greeted by tropical temperatures, but less wind than forecast.
by Nick Charles
Posted 2 Jul 07:54 BST
18ft Skiffs: Queensland 18 footer history
18ft Skiffs: Queensland 18 footer history
Decades of successful ideas and achievement
Queensland's revival over recent seasons, which resulted in a two-pronged attack by experienced and young teams in new skiffs at the 2025 Giltinan world championship
by Frank Quealey
Posted 2 Jul 07:46 BST
GKSS Match Cup Sweden & Nordea Women's Trophy D2
GKSS Match Cup Sweden & Nordea Women's Trophy D2
A challenging southerly breeze and short three-lap course put teams to task
A challenging southerly breeze and short three-lap course put teams to task on the second day of racing at the GKSS Match Cup Sweden and Nordea Women's Trophy in Marstrand, Sweden.
by World Match Racing Tour
Posted 2 Jul 00:58 BST
Dart 15 Southern Championship at Tankerton
Dart 15 Southern Championship at Tankerton
Champagne Sailing at Tankerton Bay!
A brilliant weekend was had by all on the North Kent coast where TBSC hosted the Southern Championship. With 13 home sailors (12 of whom had never entered a Dart 15 event) and 12 travellers, a fleet of 25 boats looked forward to the promise of sunshine.
by Ian Mills
Posted 1 Jul 21:19 BST
RYA Harken Youth Match Racing Championships 2025
RYA Harken Youth Match Racing Championships 2025
Nine teams duelled for supremacy in glamour conditions at the WPNSA
The 2025 RYA Harken Youth Match Racing Championships saw nine teams duelling for supremacy in glamour conditions at Weymouth & Portland National Sailing Academy.
by British Keelboat Sailing
Posted 1 Jul 21:04 BST
Europe Masters & Youth Championships Preview
Europe Masters & Youth Championships Preview
Racing starts tomorrow at Haying Island Sailing Club
Sitting in the sunshine at Haying Island Sailing Club - a perfect 13 knot sea breeze kicking in and 130 Europe's getting ready for a week of racing - what more could a sailor want?
by Lucy Boreham
Posted 1 Jul 20:10 BST
Rolex TP52 Worlds in Cascais - Practice Day
Rolex TP52 Worlds in Cascais - Practice Day
Will Platoon Aviation's big breeze, big pressure experience prove key to their fourth world title?
Of the three past and present world championship winning crews which completed their final practice today in typically muscular 25 knot breezes and big waves out of Cascais, Portugal it was Harm Müller-Spreer's Platoon Aviation which showed best today.
by 52 Super Series
Posted 1 Jul 20:02 BST
Countdown to the OK Nationals at Dabchicks
Countdown to the OK Nationals at Dabchicks
It's expected that the fleet will enjoy come close and competitive sailing
The OK class are just ten days away from their 2025 National Championships, which are this year being hosted by Dabchicks Sailing Club.
by Jennie Clark
Posted 1 Jul 19:02 BST
2000 class Millenium Series at Chichester
2000 class Millenium Series at Chichester
A perfect day for sailing!
Champagne sailing conditions for the 2000 Millenium Series 4 sponsored by West Country Boat Repairs at Chichester Yacht Club on 29th June. Sixteen boats gathered for the one day open event.
by Gemma Burridge
Posted 1 Jul 17:07 BST
Salcombe Merlin Rocket Week Day 3
Salcombe Merlin Rocket Week Day 3
South-Westerly establishes itself after a windless dawn
The third day dawned with light cloud and absolutely no wind in the harbour. As often happens at Salcombe, by the time the fleet started to launch a South-Westerly had started to establish itself and by the 10.30 start time there was 4-5 knots.
by Tim Fells
Posted 1 Jul 16:56 BST
The Glastonbury of the UK Sailing Scene
The Glastonbury of the UK Sailing Scene
Get your entry in for the RS200 Nationals at Abersoch in August!
Move over The 1975, Raye and *checks notes* Rod Stewart (?!) - the countdown for the Glastonbury of the UK sailing scene is on. With 96 entries already locked in, the RS200 fleet are just a few sailors away from hitting the magic 100.
by Annabelle Orme
Posted 1 Jul 16:43 BST
RS Aero Open at Draycote Water
RS Aero Open at Draycote Water
The 13 strong club entries were bolstered with 4 visitors
The 2nd event of 3 on the RS Aero UK Midlands circuit was hosted by Draycote Water SC with 17 RS Aeros arriving to be greeted with champagne sailing conditions that just improved as the day progressed.
by Richard Pye
Posted 1 Jul 16:32 BST
Freestyle Pro Tour Paros day 3
Freestyle Pro Tour Paros day 3
The return of Super X
Day 3 at the FPT Paros 2025 was a slower one - with a lay day with no wind anticipated and a late skippers meeting at 13:00 to assess the conditions, there wasn't much initially filling up the schedule.
by Freestyle Pro Tour
Posted 1 Jul 16:00 BST
McIntyre Mini Globe Leg 2 update
McIntyre Mini Globe Leg 2 update
The Mad Bastard may be right!
When the 1968 Sunday Times Golden Globe Race set off—the first solo, non-stop circumnavigation—many thought it impossible. But one sailor proved them wrong: Sir Robin Knox-Johnston, sailing his beloved Suhaili!
by McIntyre Mini Globe Race
Posted 1 Jul 14:06 BST
Packing for a Summer Sailing Weekend
Packing for a Summer Sailing Weekend
Just because it's summer doesn't mean you're going to stay warm and dry all the time
Just because it's summer doesn't mean you're going to stay warm and dry all the time, particularly when you're out on the water. The day may start windless, with a little dew on the ground, but a sea breeze can pick up in the afternoon.
by Henri-Lloyd
Posted 1 Jul 12:00 BST
Wanderer Nationals at Whitstable
Wanderer Nationals at Whitstable
No upsetting the weather gods this year!
There has been a feeling amongst the Wanderer fleet that someone in the near past has done something to upset the weather gods. We seem to have been experiencing two day events where at least one of the days featured either no wind or far too much wind.
by Adam Wickenden
Posted 1 Jul 11:47 BST
Impressive results for the Performance Academy
Impressive results for the Performance Academy
At the 2025 ILCA 4 Youth Europeans in Poland
Nine British sailors spent two weeks in Puck, Poland with the Performance Academy and ILCA UK for the ILCA 4 Youth European Championships, supported by Head Coach Charlie Linsell and Manager James Parker-Mowbray.
by Jacob Tyson
Posted 1 Jul 10:09 BST
Young Sailors Invited to the 2025 Fireball Worlds
Young Sailors Invited to the 2025 Fireball Worlds
A special discounted entry fee for eligible youth participants for the event at Lake Garda
Circolo Vela Arco and Fireball International are inviting young sailors from around the world to take part in the 2025 Fireball World Championship at spectacular Lake Garda, with a special discounted entry fee for eligible youth participants.
by Circolo Vela Arco
Posted 1 Jul 09:02 BST
Jazz Turner completes Project FEAR
Jazz Turner completes Project FEAR
Drama right to the end in her non-stop, solo, unassisted navigation of the British Isles
Jazz Turner has completed Project FEAR, her non-stop, solo, unassisted navigation of the British Isles in her Albin 27 yacht. A flotilla of supporters met her in Seaford Bay, which grew and grew the closer they came to Brighton Marina.
by Mark Jardine
Posted 1 Jul 06:39 BST
HD Sails Scottish Solo Travellers at Loch Venachar
HD Sails Scottish Solo Travellers at Loch Venachar
A seriously breezy event amongst the beautiful Trossachs hills
In the lead-up to this event in the HD Sails Scottish travellers series I was worried that sailing on an inland loch amongst the beautiful Trossachs hills in mid-summer meant that we would struggle with light and shifty winds from every direction.
by Ross Watson
Posted 1 Jul 05:59 BST
GKSS Match Cup Sweden & Nordea Women's Trophy D1
GKSS Match Cup Sweden & Nordea Women's Trophy D1
Sunday's storm winds cleared to deliver ideal conditions for the opening race day
Sunday's storm winds cleared to deliver ideal conditions for the opening race day of the 2025 GKSS Match Cup Sweden and Nordea Women's Trophy, official championship stages of the World Match Racing Tour and Women's World Match Racing Tour.
by World Match Racing Tour
Posted 1 Jul 05:33 BST
Freestyle Pro Tour Paros day 2
Freestyle Pro Tour Paros day 2
The strong Meltemi blowing all throughout the night, greeted the riders in the morning
Day 2 at the Freestyle Pro Tour Paros once again delivered, with the strong Meltemi blowing all throughout the night, greeting the riders at around 30 knots in the morning.
by Freestyle Pro Tour
Posted 30 Jun 22:44 BST
World Sailing announces split venues for LA28
World Sailing announces split venues for LA28
The boards will be at Long Beach, with the dinghy events at the Port
World Sailing has said it welcomes the confirmation of sailing venues for the Olympic Games LA28 the boards will be at Long Beach, with the dinghy events at the Port.
by World Sailing
Posted 30 Jun 22:30 BST
NYYC International Women's Championship update
NYYC International Women's Championship update
The first group of invited skippers have been announced
Elite-level international women's keelboat competition will return to Newport, R.I., in late summer of 2026 when the New York Yacht Club hosts the inaugural International Women's Championship.
by New York Yacht Club
Posted 30 Jun 21:09 BST
Firefly Itchenor Sailing Club Burgee
Firefly Itchenor Sailing Club Burgee
The fleet braced for long courses
The briefing was notable because the Race Officer Charles Duchesne was under the impression that Fireflys average 4 knots! We braced for long courses.
by Nigel Wakefield
Posted 30 Jun 20:48 BST
Luna shines bright in 2025 Morgan Cup Race
Luna shines bright in 2025 Morgan Cup Race
This was a truly international fleet with the majority of the teams from the UK and France
The start of the Morgan Cup Race was a spectacular sight with over 100 boats beating to windward into the Western Solent for the fourth race of the Cowes Offshore Racing Series and the 11th race of the 2025 RORC Season's Points Championship.
by Louay Habib / RORC
Posted 30 Jun 19:18 BST
Sigma 33 Championship at Howth
Sigma 33 Championship at Howth
4 spectacular days of racing under the expert guidance of Scorie Walls
Howth, 30 June 2025 The Sigma 33 Class Championships were hosted by Howth Yacht Club for the first time from June 26-29, which incorporates the Irish and UK fleets.
by Julie Manahan
Posted 30 Jun 18:27 BST
Jazz Turner Faces Everything and Rises
Jazz Turner's Project FEAR, her non-stop, solo, unassisted navigation of the British Isles in her Albin Vega 27ft yacht has captivated sailors and non-sailors alike.
The power of tech
What is the cost of safety? How do you measure it? More importantly, how do you appreciate it?
Packing for a Summer Sailing Weekend
Just because it's summer doesn't mean you're going to stay warm and dry all the time, particularly when you're out on the water. The day may start windless, with a little dew on the ground, but a sea breeze can pick up in the afternoon.
An evening with the Scaramouche Sailing Trust
Sailing hasn't always been a sport for inner-city state schools like the Greig City Academy (GCA). But they've shown it can be accessible to everyone, with amazing results.
New Zero Weight 2-in-1 Shorts from Henri-Lloyd
When the weather's hot, there's nothing better than Henri-Lloyd's Zero Weight 2-in-1 shorts to keep you cool on or off the water.
Jazz Turner completes Project FEAR
Jazz Turner has completed Project FEAR, her non-stop, solo, unassisted navigation of the British Isles in her Albin 27 yacht. A flotilla of supporters met her in Seaford Bay, which grew and grew the closer they came to Brighton Marina.
Barton Marine Partners with Amarcord Marine
Barton Marine continues to expand its distribution network through the appointment of Amarcord Marine Ltd in Hungary. Amarcord Marine is the sister company of Galco Yachting Ropes, a well-established family-owned manufacturer.
Project FEAR is in the final few days
Jazz Turner is expected to reach home (Brighton Marina) on Monday 30th June or Tuesday 1st July. She has sailed round the British Isles - all round Ireland and the Shetland Islands - without any assistance in 27 days so far.
Vaikobi Launches V-DRY-X
Vaikobi, a global leader in high-performance ocean sports apparel, is proud to unveil V-DRY-X: a breakthrough range of sailing dry gear engineered for Grand Prix racing and coastal yachting.
Funding for clubs transforms sailing opportunities
During the latest RYA Participation Webinar we heard from a range of UK clubs, walking through their case studies, and then heard from experts in finance who talked us through the opportunities and pitfalls of acquiring funds.
Delivery to Salcombe Week - Final Call!
This weekend finds members of our Sail Loft team at Salcombe Yacht Club, for Merlin Salcombe Week. We'll be making the most of the conditions, the surroundings and the chance to catch up with other sailors who share our passion for competitive sailing.
A brief history of marine instrument networks
One man who has been involved since the outset, and continues to develop at the cutting edge, is Hugh Agnew, the Cambridge-educated mathematician who is one of the founders of A+T Instruments in Lymington, so I spoke to him to find out more...
Craig Wood Makes History
Craig is the first triple amputee to sail solo non-stop and unsupported across the Pacific, completing the 7506nm journey from Mexico to Japan in 90 days.
Project FEAR turns southwards
Last month I didn't even know that Muckle Flugga existed. Yet today, the very name of the island brought tears of emotion to my eyes, as I heard Jazz Turner scream it out in victory, in a video she took when passing the lighthouse.
Introducing Ocean Legend
Introducing Ocean Legend; Vaikobi's range of lifestyle clothing inspired by the stoke and the stories of those who live and breathe ocean sports.
The Big Bash
Every summer the tournament rolls into town. Local and international players. A short format of the game, run over a relatively compact six-week season.