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Royal Thames YC 250th Anniversary Regatta Day 4
Challenging summer Solent conditions test the fleets
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CYCA Publishes report reviewing 3 incidents
In 2024 Rolex Sydney Hobart, commits to implementing safety recommendations
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Blaze Nationals at Pevensey Bay
A superb event on and off the water, despite the brutal conditions
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The X-Yachts Gold Cup Experience
A celebration of sailing, of X-Yachts and people
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Round the Island Race 2025
Zoulou takes line honours, Jolt 3 wins Gold Roman Bowl
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The Big Bash
The Big Bash
Every summer the tournament rolls into town. A short format of the game. Fun and excitement abound.
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.
by John Curnow, Sail-World.com AUS Editor
Posted 15 Jun 23:00 BST
Finn World Masters opens in Medemblik
Finn World Masters opens in Medemblik
A bumper entry of 307 helms in The Netherlands
The 2025 Finn World Masters has been opened in Medemblik, The Netherlands, on Sunday evening. It is the third time the Dutch Finn class has endeavoured to run the Finn World Masters, with two previous attempts cancelled by the pandemic.
by Robert Deaves
Posted 15 Jun 20:55 BST
HolidayCottages Tasar Nationals overall
HolidayCottages Tasar Nationals overall
Moderate breezes and sunshine for the final day
After yesterday's three windy races, the evening followed up with a delicious buffet and more live music at WYC. The final day dawned with moderate breezes to give the whole fleet a great final day of sailing in the sunshine.
by Rick Perkins
Posted 15 Jun 20:29 BST
The Ultimate Guide to Load Pins
The Ultimate Guide to Load Pins
Types, applications and uses for cruising and racing
The use of load pins onboard yachts dates back to grand prix racing in the 1980s. And, while there are many different load sensing devices available today, for standing rigging on yachts 50ft+, the load pin remains king.
by Cyclops Marine
Posted 15 Jun 18:00 BST
The oldest video footage of Kiel Week
The oldest video footage of Kiel Week
A look back into our video archive at the Kieler Woche of the 60s and early 70s
In our series of articles looking back in time through our video archive, we visit Germany. Kiel Week is been a crucial event on the world circuit, and here we look back at the Kieler Woche of the 60s and early 70s.
by Magnus Smith
Posted 15 Jun 17:00 BST
Introducing the RS Aira 22
Introducing the RS Aira 22
RS Sailing Adds New Daysailer to their Adventure Range
RS Sailing are proud to announce the addition of the RS Aira 22 to their cruising portfolio, as they take on the build license, distribution, marketing and sales from Aira Boats.
by RS Sailing
Posted 15 Jun 16:08 BST
Rooster RS Elite UK National Championship
Rooster RS Elite UK National Championship
Superb racing at the Royal Thames Yacht Club 250th Anniversary Regatta
A brisk south-westerly breeze, with gusts above 20 knots at times, made for challenging top-end conditions for all the fleets on a very busy Solent for the Royal Thames Yacht Club 250th Anniversary Regatta.
by Magnus Wheatley & Debbie Jarvis
Posted 15 Jun 15:17 BST
Russell Peters
Russell Peters
404 sailboats launched into the 86th edition of the race
On Saturday, June 14 at 1000, 404 sailboats launched into the 86th edition of the Bol d'Or du Léman. Despite an unexpected breeze during the first hour of the race, patience was required throughout the course to make the most of the very light winds.
by TF35 Trophy
Posted 15 Jun 15:11 BST
Jazz Turner's fundraising target is smashed
Jazz Turner's fundraising target is smashed
Already £30k raised for Sailability, so it's time to up the ante
Jazz Turner has now passed the northern-most tip of Ireland and is on her way to the Shetland Islands, and at the same time her fundraising total of £30,000 has been smashed!
by Magnus Smith
Posted 15 Jun 13:00 BST
18th Puig Vela Clàssica Barcelona preview
18th Puig Vela Clàssica Barcelona preview
Event returns to its traditional dates, at the Barcelona Royal YC
From July 9 to 12, the waters off Barcelona will once again set the stage for the latest edition of the Puig Vela Clàssica Regatta - one of the Mediterranean's premier events for classic boats.
by Covadonga Muñoz
Posted 15 Jun 11:07 BST
A-Class Cat Europeans at Riccione, Italy overall
A-Class Cat Europeans at Riccione, Italy overall
The final day was not as traumatic as the previous day wind-wise
The final day had promised to be rinse and repeat yet again. Friday the 13th remember? But the race officers were determined not to be beaten and get as near a full series in as possible and at least get to that sailing holy grail of the second discard.
by Gordon Upton
Posted 15 Jun 07:21 BST
International 14 Gallon Trophy at Itchenor
International 14 Gallon Trophy at Itchenor
A long-distance race around Chichester Harbour, testing every skill in the skiff sailor's arsenal
The Gallon is the other big trophy on the International 14 calendar — and arguably the most gruelling. The Deed of Gift for this event demands a long-distance race around Chichester Harbour, testing every skill in the skiff sailor's arsenal.
by George Yeoman
Posted 15 Jun 07:06 BST
IRC UK National Championships day 2
IRC UK National Championships day 2
Caro leads in IRC Zero after three races by a single point
In Race 1, Karl Kwok's TP52 Beau Geste scored a dramatic victory, overlapped through the finish line with Stefan Jentzch's Botin 56 Black Pearl. Beau Geste took the gun and the race win after IRC time correction.
by Louay Habib / RORC
Posted 15 Jun 06:54 BST
WingFoil Racing World Cup Switzerland overall
WingFoil Racing World Cup Switzerland overall
New faces shine, but champions prevail
After four days of adrenalin-filled racing, the event's top riders arrived at Silvaplana lake hungry for glory in the Medal Series. The wind, however, had different ideas.
by WingFoil Racing World Cup
Posted 14 Jun 22:58 BST
HolidayCottages Tasar Nationals day 2
HolidayCottages Tasar Nationals day 2
A fresh westerly breeze and warm sunshine after a night of thunderstorms
After a noisy night of thunderstorms and torrential rain, the Tasar fleet woke to the anticipated fresh to strong westerly breeze and warm sunshine.
by Alastair Nicolson
Posted 14 Jun 21:24 BST
Royal Thames YC 250th Anniversary Regatta Day 4
Royal Thames YC 250th Anniversary Regatta Day 4
Challenging summer Solent conditions test the fleets
A brisk south-westerly breeze, with gusts above 20 knots at times, made for challenging top-end conditions for all the fleets on a very busy Solent for the Royal Thames Yacht Club 250th Anniversary Regatta.
by Magnus Wheatley
Posted 14 Jun 19:34 BST
Fin1 Racing wins the Eurosaf 69F Europeans
Fin1 Racing wins the Eurosaf 69F Europeans
The first leg of the 69F Cup 2025 was held in Riva del Garda
The EUROSAF 69F European Championship 2025, a continental event reserved for this dynamic crewed foiler, developed on Lake Garda and already chosen by several teams to select their line-ups in view of the Unicredit Youth America's Cup, has just concluded.
by 69F Sailing
Posted 14 Jun 18:40 BST
2025 Star Class European Championship overall
2025 Star Class European Championship overall
Chieffi and Colaninno crowned champions as Cayard and Iverson take final race win
The curtain has come down on the 2025 Star Class European Championship with the seventh and final race sailed today off the coast of Viareggio in light air and calm seas.
by ISCYRA
Posted 14 Jun 18:32 BST
Loro Piana Giraglia 2025 Winners Announced
Loro Piana Giraglia 2025 Winners Announced
The 72nd edition was marked by high pressure and light winds, yet remained full of charm
On Saturday at 9:00 AM, as the time limit expired, the long offshore race of the Loro Piana Giraglia 2025 officially came to an end.
by Yacht Club Italiano
Posted 14 Jun 15:44 BST
A-Class Cat Europeans at Riccione, Italy Day 4
A-Class Cat Europeans at Riccione, Italy Day 4
Who killed that Albatross? 'The wind's not usually like this here'
Thursday, the A-Cat Euros is entering its crucial phase. With enough races sailed to declare it a Championship, but too few to allow a crucial second discard. And believe me, there were many sailors who dearly need that second discard!
by Gordon Upton
Posted 14 Jun 15:23 BST
Xalient Solo Nation's Cup at Garda preview
Xalient Solo Nation's Cup at Garda preview
With 63 entries and counting, it promises to be THE biggest Championship of 2025
There is only one Solo event in Italy this year and given that every other class has decided to go to Lake Garda, the venue of Lake Como ensured we got a big fleet and with 63 entries and counting, it promises to be THE biggest Solo Championship of 2025.
by Nederlandse Klasse / NSCA
Posted 14 Jun 15:13 BST
GP14 Munster Championship 2025
GP14 Munster Championship 2025
A favourite venue of the class doesn't disappoint
The 2025 Munster Championship returned to Cullaun Sailing Club, the centre of Munster Sailing and the recent recipients of Irish Sailing's Club of the Year. Cullaun and its small lake is a favorite of the GP14 fleet.
by Andy Johnston
Posted 14 Jun 12:03 BST
DF95 Metropolitan and Southern TT at East Kent RSC
DF95 Metropolitan and Southern TT at East Kent RSC
The terrible twins from Broadstairs sharing the lead
16 boats entered and 16 races were run in marginal A and B rig conditions and warm sunshine. Half the entries were from East Kent who filled the first five places, Martin Crysell from Guildford being the top visitor with 2 podiums.
by Peter Jackson
Posted 14 Jun 11:10 BST
HolidayCottages Tasar Nationals day 1
HolidayCottages Tasar Nationals day 1
Many had not read the script, and ended up on the naughty list
The Tasar bandwagon rolled up to Whitstable (Putney by Sea) for a three day championship. A mixture of the current in form runners and riders and some old well-known faces returning to the party to enjoy the atmosphere for the weekend.
by Sally Gostelow
Posted 14 Jun 09:10 BST
Norfolk Broads Firefly Open
Norfolk Broads Firefly Open
Part of the multi class dinghy weekend at Wroxham
The Norfolk Broads once again proved itself as a high-class sailing destination as the Norfolk Broads Yacht Club hosted the 2nd running of the Wroxham Firefly Open over the weekend of 7th & 8th June as part of its multi class dinghy weekend.
by Jono Pank
Posted 14 Jun 08:12 BST
WingFoil Racing World Cup Switzerland day 4
WingFoil Racing World Cup Switzerland day 4
Contrary to all the forecasts, the sun shone and the local Maloja breeze blew up to 15 knots
Contrary to all the forecasts, the sun shone and the local Maloja breeze blew up to 15 knots to give us an incident-filled final day of opening races.
by WingFoil Racing World Cup
Posted 13 Jun 22:38 BST
King's Birthday Honours for RNLI lifesavers
King's Birthday Honours for RNLI lifesavers
Six volunteers and one member of staff, have been honoured by The King
Royal National Lifeboat Institution (RNLI) lifesavers with a combined 275 years of dedicated service have been recognised in His Majesty The King's Birthday Honours.
by RNLI
Posted 13 Jun 22:30 BST
IRC UK National Championships day 1
IRC UK National Championships day 1
From dead calm to dead heat
Racing on Day 1 of the 2025 IRC UK National Championships began under clear skies and glorious sunshine, but a lack of wind delayed the start for all classes.
by Louay Habib / RORC
Posted 13 Jun 20:25 BST
P&B Phantom Inland Championships at Burton
P&B Phantom Inland Championships at Burton
Including training on Friday offering some really solid tips
Burton Sailing Club was our host for this year's P&B sponsored Phantom Inland Championships, including training on Friday offering some really solid tips for those keen to be at the front, with Titch, Rob and Rich sharing their trade secrets.
by Adam Froggatt
Posted 13 Jun 20:15 BST
Royal Thames YC 250th Anniversary Regatta Day 3
Royal Thames YC 250th Anniversary Regatta Day 3
Patience rewarded on light air afternoon
Conditions more akin to the Mediterranean greeted the 251 entries on day 3 of the Royal Thames Yacht Club's 250th Anniversary Regatta, with bright sunshine and a shut-down of air flow across the Solent racecourses.
by Magnus Wheatley
Posted 13 Jun 19:58 BST
Capricorno wins Loro Piana Giraglia maxi 'double'
Capricorno wins Loro Piana Giraglia maxi 'double'
A neck and neck dash for the finish
Loro Piana Giraglia, the YC Italiano's offshore race from Saint-Tropez to Genoa via the Giraglia Rock, and fifth event in the International Maxi Association's 2024-25 Mediterranean Maxi Offshore Challenge, has often seen leader changes in its last miles.
by International Maxi Association
Posted 13 Jun 18:58 BST
5.5 Metre World Championship overall
5.5 Metre World Championship overall
Peter Morton, Andrew Palfrey, Ruairidh Scott on The Jean Genie win the title
The Jean Genie (GBR 43, Peter Morton, Andrew Palfrey, Ruairidh Scott) has won the 2025 5.5 Metre World Championship in Sopot, Poland, after the final day of racing on Friday.
by Robert Deaves
Posted 13 Jun 18:48 BST
2025 Star Class European Championship day 3
2025 Star Class European Championship day 3
Chieffi and Colaninno clinch the title with a race to spare
A masterclass in consistency and control has crowned Enrico Chieffi and Nando Colaninno as the 2025 Star Class European Champions, with one race still to sail.
by ISCYRA
Posted 13 Jun 18:45 BST
BFSLYC Landyacht Series at Wirral
BFSLYC Landyacht Series at Wirral
Heavy overnight rain had saturated the pan, leaving puddles and soft aerated sand
The Wirral Sand Yacht Club (WSYC) proudly hosted the sixth round of the 2024/25 BFSLYC Landyacht Series for Mini Yachts and the third round for Class 2/3 in Hoylake, Wirral.
by Nick Heather
Posted 13 Jun 17:34 BST
Next RYA Connected Webinar on 23rd June
Next RYA Connected Webinar on 23rd June
Securing funding and finance for your club
If you're interested in securing funding or finance to enable investment for capital infrastructure projects then we think you will want to know about this webinar...
by Gareth Brookes
Posted 13 Jun 16:30 BST
New Dates for St. Thomas International Regatta
New Dates for St. Thomas International Regatta
April 3-5, 2026 - Easter Weekend!
The St. Thomas International Regatta (STIR) is taking a tack towards tradition by moving the event's date to Easter Weekend, April 3-5, 2026.
by Carol Bareuther
Posted 13 Jun 15:09 BST
HD Sails Streaker Scottish Championship
HD Sails Streaker Scottish Championship
Report from East Lothian event, and the week before at St Mary's Loch
The HD sails Streaker Scottish Championship took place on June 7 and 8 as part of the East Lothian YC Regatta. Turnout was down this year as it was across most classes but wasn't helped by two Streaker sailors of the home club being on duty.
by David Parkin
Posted 13 Jun 14:28 BST
Scottish Solo Championships at East Lothian
Scottish Solo Championships at East Lothian
Charlie Brecknell wins after steadily improving over the last few seasons
The HD sails Scottish Solo championship was held as part of the North Berwick regatta on June 7/8. It was an opportunity to sail on the same waters where the Solo National Championships will be held in early August.
by Ross Watson
Posted 13 Jun 13:28 BST
Sailing with Matt Cornwell
Sailing with Matt Cornwell
From youth sailing in Lymington to the America's Cup and TP52 Worlds
From youth sailing in Lymington to the America's Cup and TP52 Worlds, Matt's journey has been shaped by resilience, big moments, and life at the bow. We caught up with him to talk favourite races and what he'd be doing if he weren't a sailor.
by Henri-Lloyd
Posted 13 Jun 12:00 BST
10 Years of Changing Young Lives Celebrated
10 Years of Changing Young Lives Celebrated
A Milestone Year for the Royal Yacht Squadron Isle of Wight Foundation
A unique local charity is celebrating a milestone year. The Royal Yacht Squadron Isle of Wight Foundation marks its 10th anniversary in 2025, having supported around 300 young islanders into training, education, and employment.
by Amber Beard
Posted 13 Jun 11:36 BST
Allen Merlin Rocket Inlands at Grafham
Allen Merlin Rocket Inlands at Grafham
Forecast paints utterly the wrong picture - it didn't even rain
If you ever wanted more evidence that social media and those little electronic devices in our pockets are bad for us, then look no further. At the beginning of the week all chat and posts had been of the horrendous and un-sailable forecast.
by Alex Jackson
Posted 13 Jun 10:28 BST
Ocean Fifty Circuit Act 2 Preview
Ocean Fifty Circuit Act 2 Preview
A new purpose-driven sailing event in Concarneau
From June 25 to 28, 2025, Concarneau, France, will host Act 2 of the Ocean Fifty circuit, a major stop in the 2025 championship for 50-foot trimarans.
by UpWind by MerConcept
Posted 13 Jun 10:03 BST
Wanderers at West Oxfordshire
Wanderers at West Oxfordshire
Annual joint event with the Wayfarer fleet
Three visiting Wanderers and two from the home fleet took to the water as WOSC hosted their annual Joint Wayfarer and Wanderer Open Meeting.
by Dave Bardwell
Posted 13 Jun 09:13 BST
David Coleman Excellence in Exporting Award 2025
David Coleman Excellence in Exporting Award 2025
Awarded to Wessex Resins & Adhesives for their dedication in manufacturing and exporting
The David Coleman Excellence in Exporting Award 2025 has been won by Wessex Resins & Adhesives for their dedication in manufacturing and exporting specialist epoxy-based solutions around the world.
by Chris Jones
Posted 13 Jun 07:30 BST
Ambrogio Beccaria and Mapei set for IMOCA debut
Ambrogio Beccaria and Mapei set for IMOCA debut
The Milanese skipper is preparing for The Ocean Race Europe
This is a decisive turning point for Ambrogio Beccaria. Until now an undisputed reference in Class40, the Milanese skipper is preparing, thanks to his collaboration with partner Mapei, to joining the IMOCA circuit.
by Allagrande Mapei Racing
Posted 13 Jun 07:09 BST
Coppet Week Regatta 2025 at Saundersfoot
Coppet Week Regatta 2025 at Saundersfoot
Disrupted by strong winds after the amazing spring weather
After one of the longest stretches of Spring sunshine in West Wales for a long time the opening Sunday of Saundersfoot Sailing Club's Coppet Week Regatta saw a noticeable change in the weather.
by Kevin Upstill
Posted 13 Jun 06:41 BST
CYCA Publishes report reviewing 3 incidents
CYCA Publishes report reviewing 3 incidents
In the 2024 Rolex Sydney Hobart and Commits to Implementing Safety Recommendations
The Cruising Yacht Club of Australia (CYCA) has published the full independent review report into the three incidents in the 2024 Rolex Sydney Hobart Yacht Race, which tragically saw two fatalities and a man overboard (MOB) incident.
by Cruising Yacht Club of Australia
Posted 13 Jun 05:53 BST
5.5 Metre World Championship Day 4
5.5 Metre World Championship Day 4
Double bullet puts The Jean Genie in pole position
The Jean Genie (GBR 43, Peter Morton, Andrew Palfrey, Ruairidh Scott) produced the best of the day on Thursday in Sopot at the 5.5 Metre World Championship with a 2,1,1 to take a two-point lead into the final day.
by Robert Deaves
Posted 13 Jun 05:33 BST
The Ultimate Guide to Load Pins
The use of load pins onboard yachts dates back to grand prix racing in the 1980s. And, while there are many different load sensing devices available today, for standing rigging on yachts 50ft+, the load pin remains king.
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.
Introducing the RS Aira 22
RS Sailing are proud to announce the addition of the RS Aira 22 to their cruising portfolio, as they take on the build license, distribution, marketing and sales from Aira Boats.
The oldest video footage of Kiel Week
In our series of articles looking back in time through our video archive, we visit Germany. Kiel Week is been a crucial event on the world circuit, and here we look back at the Kieler Woche of the 60s and early 70s.
Next RYA Connected Webinar on 23rd June
If you're interested in securing funding or finance to enable investment for capital infrastructure projects then we think you will want to know about this webinar...
Jazz Turner's fundraising target is smashed
Jazz Turner has now passed the northern-most tip of Ireland and is on her way to the Shetland Islands, and at the same time her fundraising total of £30,000 has been smashed!
Sailing with Matt Cornwell
From youth sailing in Lymington to the America's Cup and TP52 Worlds, Matt's journey has been shaped by resilience, big moments, and life at the bow. We caught up with him to talk favourite races and what he'd be doing if he weren't a sailor.
The X-Yachts Gold Cup Experience
Having just returned from Haderslev, Denmark - which is the home of X-Yachts and played host to the X-Yachts Gold Cup 2025 - I was left wondering if this was a racing event, a rally or a social celebration amongst close friends.
David Coleman Excellence in Exporting Award 2025
The David Coleman Excellence in Exporting Award 2025 has been won by Wessex Resins & Adhesives for their dedication in manufacturing and exporting specialist epoxy-based solutions around the world.
Jazz Turner is now nearing Ireland
As at the 10th June Jazz is 8 days out from Brighton, and starting to near Ireland. Jazz had hoped to be further along than this, but the winds have been forcing her to stay close-hauled ever since she started.
Henri-Lloyd Færderseilasen Race this weekend
Henri-Lloyd's overwhelming support for Færderseilasen keeps sailors, winners, volunteers and even the dancers happy!
The evolving world of sailing fabrics
The sport of sailing is evolving, and the clothing we wear is changing with it. We see features such as impact protection becoming more commonplace, but there is a more subtle change happening with the fabric of the garments themselves.
Go further with fast drying gear from Musto
No summer outdoor kit is complete without fast drying essentials. At Musto, we've got everything you need from t-shirts and jackets to functional accessories. Discover our top picks and get ready for a new season of adventure – whatever the weather.
Jazz Turner sets off around the British Isles
We have been following Jazz Turner on a quest to become the first female wheelchair user to complete a solo, non-stop, unassisted circumnavigation of the British Isles. Today she left Brighton Marina, velcro-ed to the windward side on the epic voyage.
12th Carey Olsen Jersey Regatta open for entries
Slated for Friday 12th to Sunday 14th September, the Carey Olsen Jersey Regatta is open for entries. This, the 27th edition of the combined clubs' flagship event is the sixth to be kindly sponsored by offshore law firm Carey Olsen.
The call of the mighty
See the words Admiral's Cup and you immediately think approachable, real, hardcore action, braving the elements, and glory for the victorious. As an Australian, you have King Louie (the late Lou Abrahams), and the late Sir Jim Hardy as the poster boys.