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Salcombe Merlin Rocket Week Day 5
All set for a final day showdown for the trophy
© Malcolm Mackley
Rolex TP52 Worlds in Cascais Day 2
Consistent American Magic Quantum Racing move clear ahead
© Nico Martinez / 52 Super Series
Europe Masters Championships underway
The Brits showed the fleet their experience in Hayling Bay
© Mike Partridge TV
Jazz Turner completes Project FEAR
Drama right to the end in her non-stop, solo, unassisted navigation of the British Isles
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Switch Class Captivates Foiling Week
Dickinson and Schultheis Edge Out Narrow Victories
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Northern ILCA circuit at Rudyard Lake
Northern ILCA circuit at Rudyard Lake
Gritted teeth, hard hiking and several capsizes
Rudyard Lake Sailing Club held the latest round of the Northern ILCA circuit with eleven ILCA sailors on Saturday 28th June.
by Ben Nelson
Posted 3 Jul 21:58 BST
Celebrating 50 years of AZAB
Celebrating 50 years of AZAB
Royal Cornwall YC host gathering of Azores and Back competitors
Yachtsmen and women from around the world gathered at the Royal Cornwall Yacht Club to celebrate 50 years since the Club's "Azores and Back" (AZAB) yacht race first set off from Falmouth Harbour.
by Louise Midgley
Posted 3 Jul 21:38 BST
2025 29er Europeans at Lake Garda Day 1
2025 29er Europeans at Lake Garda Day 1
Five teams tied at the top
Ikke Huber / Liam Berger (Switzerland) lead the charge after sweeping all 3 races in the Green fleet — an impressive perfect score of 2 points. Lucas & Moritz Hamm, the dynamic twin duo from Germany, matched their Swiss rivals with consistency and pace.
by International 29er Class
Posted 3 Jul 21:21 BST
Dylan Fletcher joins #TeamMusto
Dylan Fletcher joins #TeamMusto
The Olympian and 2022 Moth World Champion will become an ambassador for performance clothing brand
The Olympian and 2022 Moth World Champion will become an ambassador for the performance clothing brand, with a specific focus on his Moth campaign.
by Musto
Posted 3 Jul 19:08 BST
Gstaad Yacht Club Centenary Trophy Preview
Gstaad Yacht Club Centenary Trophy Preview
Promising another colourful and memorable chapter in the history of this exceptional race
The date is set for Thursday, October 2nd in Saint-Tropez for the 14th edition of the Gstaad Yacht Club Centenary Trophy. This one-of-a-kind regatta is exclusively reserved for classic yachts that are at least 100 years old.
by Gstaad Yacht Club
Posted 3 Jul 18:59 BST
Onboard reporters in the Course des Caps
Onboard reporters in the Course des Caps
Enjoying the challenge of bringing the race to life
In the Course des Caps - Boulogne sur Mer - Banque Populaire du Nord, the Onboard Reporters, or OBRs, are back doing a wonderful job of bringing IMOCA racing to life with pictures, videos, interviews and reports from the boats.
by Ed Gorman / IMOCA Globe Series
Posted 3 Jul 18:57 BST
Rolex TP52 Worlds in Cascais Day 2
Rolex TP52 Worlds in Cascais Day 2
Consistent American Magic Quantum Racing move clear ahead
American Magic Quantum Racing stepped three points clear at the top of the 2025 Rolex TP52 World Championship leaderboard today in Cascais, Portugal on the strength of a first and third from two breezy races.
by 52 Super Series
Posted 3 Jul 18:49 BST
505 UK Nationals at Weymouth
505 UK Nationals at Weymouth
Michael Sims and Carl Gibbon hold back Howie Hamlin and Andy Zinn
Apart from one 'stumble' in Race 7, the two leading boats were almost invisibly tied together to the point that after 8 races, they were tied on points.
by Dougal Henshall
Posted 3 Jul 18:38 BST
OK Dinghy Europeans at Warnemünde preview
OK Dinghy Europeans at Warnemünde preview
118 sailors from 14 nations on the entry list
The 2025 OK Dinghy European Championship opens in Warnemünde this weekend with 118 sailors from 14 nations on the entry list. It will take place in the first half of Warnemünder Woche.
by Robert Deaves
Posted 3 Jul 18:37 BST
Salcombe Merlin Rocket Week Day 5
Salcombe Merlin Rocket Week Day 5
Wall to wall sunshine for the 102 teams
The fifth morning dawned with wall to wall sunshine and a 5 knot SW sea breeze popped in at the surprisingly early time of 8.30, promising a good day's racing for the 102 teams.
by Tim Fells
Posted 3 Jul 18:32 BST
Unforgettable Transatlantic Race 2025 finish
Unforgettable Transatlantic Race 2025 finish
First to arrive was Ocean Fifty Calamity, co-skippered by Timo Tavio and Kimo Nordström.
It was rush hour in Cowes on Day 15 of the west-to-east Transatlantic Race 2025, as boats crossed the finish line in Cowes within minutes of each other after an epic 3,000-mile battle for top honors in IRC 1.
by Louay Habib / NYYC
Posted 3 Jul 16:10 BST
Melges24 European Series in Monfalcone Preview
Melges24 European Series in Monfalcone Preview
The venue is a top-tier sailing hub in the Adriatic region
With just under three months to go until the highlight of the Melges 24 season - the World Championship in Trieste - the class continues to build momentum with the next stop of the 2025 Melges 24 European Sailing Series, held in Monfalcone, Italy.
by International Melges 24 Class Association
Posted 3 Jul 15:54 BST
Chichester Yacht Club Optimist Open Preview
Chichester Yacht Club Optimist Open Preview
Registration is open and visitors are very welcome
Registration is open for this year's Chichester Yacht Club Optimist Open on Sunday the 13th of July. Visitors are very welcome to come and enjoy the clubs facilities while watching the racing from CYC's lawns.
by Mark Green
Posted 3 Jul 15:43 BST
Wayfarer Southern Areas at Whitstable
Wayfarer Southern Areas at Whitstable
First class visit to Whitstable for many years
Whitstable Yacht Club played host to a fantastic Wayfarer Open Meeting over the weekend of June 28-29, featuring four competitive races that tested the mettle of the fleet. This event was part of the Craftinsure National Circuit.
by Sam Pygall
Posted 3 Jul 14:56 BST
iQFOiL World Championships set to open in Aarhus
iQFOiL World Championships set to open in Aarhus
Olympic medalists and world-class riders gather in Denmark for the biggest iQFOiL event of the year.
The stage is set in Aarhus for a spectacular week of high-speed sailing as the iQFOiL World Championships 2025 kick off on 4 July, bringing together over 200 of the world's best windsurfers from more than 40 nations.
by iQFOiL Communications
Posted 3 Jul 14:28 BST
Tom Dolan in the Course des Caps update
Tom Dolan in the Course des Caps update
The IMOCA 60 Charal has "Switched to Full Throttle"
Irish offshore sailor Tom Dolan is now four days into racing aboard the high-performance IMOCA 60 Charal, skippered by French sailing legend Jérémie Beyou, as part of the prestigious Course des Caps.
by Tom Dolan Racing
Posted 3 Jul 14:10 BST
The Ocean Race Europe to showcase new race tracker
The Ocean Race Europe to showcase new race tracker
Developed with PredictWind to revolutionise race coverage
The Ocean Race, often described as the toughest test of a team in sport and widely recognised as a leader in impactful ocean health initiatives, and PredictWind, a global leader in marine weather forecasting, are collaborating on a new race tracker.
by Casey Hodges
Posted 3 Jul 13:44 BST
Celtic Challenge at Glandore Harbour
Celtic Challenge at Glandore Harbour
Junior sailors steer the way to victory in annual team race
The vibrant spirit of sailing camaraderie was alive and kicking in Glandore over the weekend as GHYC proudly hosted the much-anticipated annual team race against RAYC. The friendly rivalry, known as the Celtic Challenge, was anything but tame.
by Heather Mahmood
Posted 3 Jul 11:12 BST
Melges24 European Sailing Series mid-season update
Melges24 European Sailing Series mid-season update
Southern teams dominate as Northern events heat up
With five ranking events completed in the 2025 Melges 24 European Sailing Series, the standings showcase fierce competition, particularly driven by the Central and Southern European fleets.
by International Melges 24 Class Association
Posted 3 Jul 10:53 BST
Oliver Heer confirms 2028 Vendée Globe ambition
Oliver Heer confirms 2028 Vendée Globe ambition
The Swiss skipper aims to return for the 2028 edition of the legendary solo race with a newer boat
After completing the Vendée Globe 2024 on his first attempt, Oliver Heer, the Swiss-German skipper of Tut gut Sailing, has confirmed his intention to return for the 2028 edition of the legendary solo race.
by Oliver Heer Ocean Racing
Posted 3 Jul 09:18 BST
SailingFast to provide unrivalled event support
SailingFast to provide unrivalled event support
During the WASZP Games at the Weymouth & Portland National Sailing Academy
SailingFast UK is set to land in Weymouth on the 8th of July and will be on-site until the 26th of July to provide the GOLD STANDARD in event support.
by WASZP Class
Posted 3 Jul 08:00 BST
Ajax East Coast Championship 2025
Ajax East Coast Championship 2025
A weekend of great racing in Dovercourt Bay
With the Ajax Nationals to be held at St Mawes Sailing Club in 2025, this year the Royal Harwich fleet's main event was the East Coast Championship. As ever, boats were based in Shotley Marina for the weekend and racing held in Dovercourt Bay.
by James Williams
Posted 3 Jul 05:56 BST
Chipstead SC Juniors Mid-summer Regatta 2025
Chipstead SC Juniors Mid-summer Regatta 2025
Perfect conditions for the 57 sailors taking part
On 28th June 2025 Chipmates, the Junior Class at Chipstead SC, arrived to champagne sailing conditions for this year's mid-summer regatta. With lovely warm temperatures and wind averaging 9mph with gusts up to about 18mph.
by Rebecca Asker & Simon Gillow
Posted 3 Jul 05:39 BST
2025 29er Europeans at Lake Garda Opening Ceremony
2025 29er Europeans at Lake Garda Opening Ceremony
More than 500 sailors paraded through the Riva del Garda's beautiful streets
The 2025 29er European Championship officially opened today in stunning Riva del Garda, hosted by Fraglia Vela Riva. More than 500 sailors paraded through the city's beautiful streets in a colorful, high-energy opening ceremony.
by International 29er Class
Posted 2 Jul 23:21 BST
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
Freestyle Pro Tour Paros overall
Freestyle Pro Tour Paros overall
The Meltemi winds once again set the stage for the final day
As the riders gathered at the event site of the 2025 FPT Paros for one last time and the Meltemi winds once again began blowing strong, the stage for the final day of the event was set.
by Freestyle Pro Tour
Posted 2 Jul 20:12 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
Dylan Fletcher joins #TeamMusto
The Olympian and 2022 Moth World Champion will become an ambassador for the performance clothing brand, with a specific focus on his Moth campaign.
The power of tech
What is the cost of safety? How do you measure it? More importantly, how do you appreciate it?
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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...
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.
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.
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.
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.