Dragon Worlds Sets Sail in Vilamoura Dragon Worlds Sets Sail in Vilamoura 50 boats and 160 sailors representing 17 countries have gathered in Portugal The highly anticipated Dragon World Championship by Tivoli Hotels & Resorts officially sets sail today in the stunning waters of Vilamoura. by Prow Media Posted 11 May 19:19 BST Cape 31 Med Circuit at COYCH Hyères overall Cape 31 Med Circuit at COYCH Hyères overall Shotgunn Dominates in a Thrilling Season Opener The opening round of the 2025 Cape 31 Med Circuit concluded this weekend in Hyères with three spectacular days of one-design racing, showcasing tight competition, a growing international fleet, and a full range of Mediterranean conditions. by Cape 31 Class Posted 11 May 19:14 BST Southwold are delivering Harbour Fest 2025 Southwold are delivering Harbour Fest 2025 Back by popular demand Don your dancing shoes and get on down to the banks of the Blyth in Southwold for another rip-roaring harbourside festival on 28 June. by Karen Hubbard Posted 11 May 15:35 BST Formula 18 Italian National Regatta 2025 Preview Formula 18 Italian National Regatta 2025 Preview Get ready for three days of sailing in Tuscany's Gulf of Follonica Get ready for three days of sailing in Tuscany's Gulf of Follonica, at the event hosted by Centro Velico Punta Ala A.S.D., in partnership with Formula 18 Class Italy and PuntAla Camp & Resort. by Centro Velico Punta Ala Posted 11 May 13:28 BST Dovestone Sailing Club Open Day Dovestone Sailing Club Open Day Sun, Sails, and Smiles: A Perfect Day on the Water! Dovestone Sailing Club hosted their annual Open Day on May 10th as part of the Royal Yachting Association's (RYA) Discover Sailing initiative. by Nik Lever Posted 11 May 12:45 BST ILCA Midland Grand Prix at Attenborough ILCA Midland Grand Prix at Attenborough A mixed fleet of ILCA 6 and 7s took to the water representing eight different clubs A mixed fleet of ILCA 6 and 7s took to the water at Attenborough on Saturday representing 8 different clubs. 3 races were held under clear blue skies but with a ESE wind direction it wasn't ideal for a perfect course due to islands within the small lake. by Roger Day Posted 11 May 12:21 BST An emotional evening in Les Sables d'Olonne An emotional evening in Les Sables d'Olonne Les Sables d'Olonne lit up to celebrate the heroes of the Vendée Globe 2024-2025 On Saturday 10 May, Les Sables d'Olonne lit up to celebrate the heroes of the Vendée Globe 2024-2025. An exceptional evening brought together tens of thousands of people, with strong emotions and unforgettable memories, despite the driving rain. by Vendée Globe media Posted 11 May 07:34 BST DF95 Spring Series Event 6 at Barton's Point DF95 Spring Series Event 6 at Barton's Point With windspeed and boats in double figures exciting times were had by all With windspeed and boats in double figures exciting times were had by all. Ralph Wilkinson was race officer and Peter Jackson set a course that survived a veering wind that hit maximum A rig conditions with some broaching in the gusts. by Peter Jackson Posted 11 May 06:38 BST The Swan Bonifacio Challenge concludes in style The Swan Bonifacio Challenge concludes in style The opening event of The Nations League 2025 wraps up with tight racing After four days of spirited competition and a vibrant week both on and off the water, the curtain closes on the Swan Bonifacio Challenge, the inaugural event of the 2025 Nations League by ClubSwan Racing. by ClubSwan Racing Posted 10 May 19:31 BST iQFOiL Youth & Junior International Games overall iQFOiL Youth & Junior International Games overall Valentino Blewett and Medea Falcioni win in the U19 fleets; Brüll and Ugurlu top the U17 categories The iQFOiL Youth & Junior International Games concluded in Torbole, Lake Garda, with the debut of the eight-rider experimental Medal Series format—featuring only semifinals and finals—after five days of intense and exciting racing. by iQFOiL Communications Posted 10 May 19:15 BST Pyewacket 70 & Kialoa III: Comparing two legends Pyewacket 70 & Kialoa III: Comparing two legends Today Pyewacket 70, a modified Volvo 70, is one of the fastest 70 footers around Antigua Sailing Week 2025 was attended by two top-end offshore racing yachts from very different times. by Antigua Sailing Week Posted 10 May 18:00 BST The Loch Earn Lollapalooza The Loch Earn Lollapalooza A Weekend of Race and Shenanigans! Ah, Loch Earn, the fine Scottish expanse where dreams are forged and boats sometimes find themselves inexplicably upside down! It was the venue for the thrilling Optimal Supernova Scottish Cup. by Andy MacDonald Posted 10 May 17:04 BST Tre Golfi Sailing Week 2025 Day 3 Tre Golfi Sailing Week 2025 Day 3 Team Django wins final race and secures 2025 National Title for Central and Southern Tyrrhenian The ORC Mediterranean Championship, the opening act of the 2025 Tre Golfi Sailing Week, concluded today in spectacular style. by Tre Golfi Sailing Week Posted 10 May 16:28 BST 2025 DMS Formula Wing Europeans preview 2025 DMS Formula Wing Europeans preview New stars and old rivals set up for battle on the Aegean Sea The 2025 Dogus Marine Services Formula Wing European Championships will host a stacked fleet of the world's top female and male wingfoil racers who have all been spending the spring months tuning their hydrofoils and wings for the racing in Urla, Türkiye. by WingFoil Racing World Cup Posted 10 May 16:20 BST RS Aero Europeans - Watch the Highlights RS Aero Europeans - Watch the Highlights Also freee UK delivery on the RS adventure range this May Summer's calling! For a limited time, get free UK delivery when you order a boat from our adventure range this May. Choose from the RS Quest, RS Toura, RS Venture and the RS CAT range. Terms and conditions apply. Offer ends 31st May. by RS Sailing Posted 10 May 12:00 BST IMOCA and 11th Hour Racing to continue partnership IMOCA and 11th Hour Racing to continue partnership Advancing Sustainability and Leadership Initiatives The International Monohull Open Class Association (IMOCA) has renewed its partnership with 11th Hour Racing for the 2025 season. by Ed Gorman / IMOCA Globe Series Posted 10 May 10:10 BST Cape 31 Med Circuit at COYCH Hyères Day 1 Cape 31 Med Circuit at COYCH Hyères Day 1 Three competitive races in picturesque Mediterranean conditions Day 1 of the Cape 31 Med Circuit in Hyères began under light winds, delaying the start and resulting in the abandonment of the first race. However, a steady breeze filled in by 14:30, allowing for three competitive races. by Cape 31 Class Posted 10 May 05:59 BST Enterprise Open at Midland Sailing Club Enterprise Open at Midland Sailing Club Warm sunshine, a pleasant south westerly breeze and bacon sandwiches Twenty-two Enterprise sailors were greeted at Midland Sailing Club on Sunday morning with warm sunshine, a pleasant south westerly breeze and bacon sandwiches - perfect conditions for what would prove to be an exciting day of racing. by Lauren Morgan Posted 10 May 05:48 BST DF95 M&S Travellers Event 2 for the ASH Trophy DF95 M&S Travellers Event 2 for the ASH Trophy Guildford MYC hosted this event at Frensham Pond Guildford MYC hosted this event at Frensham Pond as their Abbey Meads lake is no longer suitable through the action of vandals. A fleet of 14 entries had some fantastic racing in limit A rig conditions. by Roger Stollery Posted 10 May 05:31 BST Tre Golfi Sailing Week 2025 Day 2 Tre Golfi Sailing Week 2025 Day 2 A strong performance by wallyrocket51 Team Django, now leading the standings Day two of the ORC Mediterranean Championship, valid also as the ORC National Championship for Central and Southern Italy and opening event of the 2025 Tre Golfi Sailing Week, brought another rewarding day of racing between Sorrento and Capri. by Tre Golfi Sailing Week Posted 9 May 20:57 BST iQFOiL Youth & Junior International Games day 4 iQFOiL Youth & Junior International Games day 4 Sprint Slalom takes center stage in Torbole The penultimate day was all about Sprint Slalom. Despite a light southerly breeze, the wind remained steady throughout the afternoon, allowing all fleets to efficiently complete a full round of Sprint Racing heats. by iQFOiL Communications Posted 9 May 19:04 BST Join August's celebration of Flying Fifteens Join August's celebration of Flying Fifteens Enter now for the Flying Fifteen World, International and National Championships The Weymouth & Portland National Sailing Academy 'WPSNA' will be hosting three championships in one with the UK Nationals and Pre-Worlds and the World and International Championships between 10th-21st August. by Christina Moncur Posted 9 May 18:34 BST Cadet class Peter Scott Trophy at Stone Cadet class Peter Scott Trophy at Stone Talk was centred around race tactics, boat snacks and who won the Egg Roulette game It was game on at the 2025 UKNCCA Peter Scott Trophy on 3-5 May as the Cadet fleet turned out in force vying for not just the honour of winning a Championship trophy but also a place in the GBR Cadet World Team. by Angie Meyer Posted 9 May 17:50 BST XR 41 Dominates at MaiOR Regatta XR 41 Dominates at MaiOR Regatta Racing Renaissance in Kiel The all-new XR 41 "Formula X" secured a resounding debut victory, reviving X-Yachts' competitive legacy and energising a vibrant international racing fleet. by X-Yachts Posted 9 May 16:44 BST 15th RS Tera Eric Twiname Scheme 15th RS Tera Eric Twiname Scheme Facilitating the use of RS Teras in clubs across the UK in 2025 RS Sailing are delighted to announce that they will be collaborating with the Eric Twiname Trust for the 15th ET RS Tera Scheme to facilitate the use of RS Tera's in clubs across the UK in 2025. by RS Sailing Posted 9 May 16:21 BST World Sailing Annual Conference & Awards preview World Sailing Annual Conference & Awards preview This will be the second time the town has hosted a World Sailing Annual Conference. The coastal destination of Dún Laoghaire has been chosen to host the 2025 World Sailing Annual Conference and World Sailing Awards from 3-8 November 2025, bringing together over 400 international delegates. by World Sailing Posted 9 May 16:18 BST Transat Paprec Finish - The most beautiful night Transat Paprec Finish - The most beautiful night Charlotte Yven claims victory again under the Skipper Macif banner, this time with Hugo Dhallenne From the explosion of joy of Charlotte Yven and Hugo Dhallenne (Skipper Macif) to the happiness of Thomas de Dinechin and Aglaé Ribon, less than three hours passed. by Transat Paprec Posted 9 May 16:11 BST RS300s Harken RS Sprints at Rutland RS300s Harken RS Sprints at Rutland Head out the boat racing at Rooster National Tour Event 2 A light wind forecast for the Saturday with the promise of more on Sunday drew a crowd of 11 RS300s for the Harken RS Sprint championships at Rutland. by Neal Gibson Posted 9 May 15:54 BST RS700 Rooster National Tour at Snettisham Beach SC RS700 Rooster National Tour at Snettisham Beach SC The third installment was eagerly anticipated with its usual mix of competitive racing. With most competitors arriving on Friday evening, the sailors had a great opportunity to catch up in bar to reacquaint with old friends and meet new ones ahead of what was going to be an early start the following morning. by Richard Wadsworth Posted 9 May 13:58 BST Dominant British Dragons Make Their Mark Dominant British Dragons Make Their Mark World Cup warm-up in Portugal The road to the 2025 Dragon World Championship is heating up, and this week's warm-up event in Portugal proved to be the perfect curtain-raiser. Hosted by Vilamoura Sailing from 6th to 8th May, the event saw 25 Dragons take to the waters. by Emma York Posted 9 May 13:47 BST Entry open for the 2025 Musto Skiff UK Nationals Entry open for the 2025 Musto Skiff UK Nationals Confirmed for 18 to 21 September at Hayling Island Sailing Club The Noble Marine UK Musto Skiff National Championship 2025 is confirmed for 18 to 21 September and will be hosted at Hayling Island Sailing Club (HISC). by Natalie Hilton Posted 9 May 11:45 BST TOR Summit Genova and Generation Ocean Symposium TOR Summit Genova and Generation Ocean Symposium Genova will host a powerful three-day event connecting generations to protect the ocean The Ocean Race Summit Genova and the Generation Ocean Symposium, an ambitious three-day event, will take place in Genova, Italy in November 2025. by The Ocean Race Posted 9 May 11:41 BST ULTIM® Class presents its race programme ULTIM® Class presents its race programme Ambitious sporting programme for the next four seasons Synonymous with excellence and innovation in the world of ocean racing, the ULTIM® Class presents an ambitious sport programme for the next four seasons, alternating single-handed, double-handed and crewed races. by Matthieu Honoré Posted 9 May 08:49 BST Radio Controlled Sailing at Dovestone Sailing Club Radio Controlled Sailing at Dovestone Sailing Club There are now over a dozen regular sailors There is a new development at Dovestone Sailing Club, Radio Controlled model boat sailing. Starting with 5 people in November last year there are now over a dozen regular sailors. by Nik Lever Posted 9 May 07:58 BST Two Weeks until the Royal Escape 2025 Two Weeks until the Royal Escape 2025 Sussex Yacht Club makes a final call for entries Sussex Yacht Club makes a final call for entries to the 2025 Royal Escape Race, from the Brighton coast to Fécamp, France on Friday 23rd May 2025. Race start time 08:00 BST. by Chris Hawkes Posted 9 May 07:42 BST GP14s at Derwent Reservoir GP14s at Derwent Reservoir Northern and Scottish Bell Training and Open Weekened With a high pressure system dominating over mainland Europe, we were blessed with unusually warm summer weather and South Easterly prevailing wind conditions. Saturday's training day was fully booked with 12 boats on the water. by Hender Blewett Posted 9 May 06:33 BST Hannah Mills OBE to share carbon footprint success Hannah Mills OBE to share carbon footprint success At World Sailing Sustainability Session Great Britain's most successful female Olympic sailor and strategist for Emirates GBR SailGP Team, Hannah Mills OBE, will headline as guest speaker at World Sailing's upcoming Sustainability Session on renewable energy in the sport. by World Sailing Posted 8 May 19:45 BST iQFOiL Youth & Junior International Games day 3 iQFOiL Youth & Junior International Games day 3 Intense competition on Lake Garda: 30 course races today, 5 for each fleet Racing intensified on Day 3 of the iQFOiL Youth & Junior International Games on Lake Garda, as more stable conditions finally allowed a full program of racing. by iQFOiL Communications Posted 8 May 19:32 BST Transat Paprec Day 19 - hours from the finish Transat Paprec Day 19 - hours from the finish The first boats are expected to arrive in the middle or late part of the night in Saint Barthélemy In less than 24 hours, we'll know the winner, the podium, and the full rankings of this incredible Transat Paprec. As they battle through a windless zone that's capturing everyone's attention, the competitors know that anything is still possible. by Transat Paprec Posted 8 May 19:29 BST Sailing Chandlery RS400 Southern Tour at Salcombe Sailing Chandlery RS400 Southern Tour at Salcombe Boy, did it deliver: sun, wind and crystal blue water Salcombe is a highlight in the 400 calendar. We were met with a stunning sailing location which is a combination of a great race course and a beautiful backdrop. by Rich Sheridan Posted 8 May 17:43 BST Stop Guessing, Start Winning Stop Guessing, Start Winning The Ultimate Cheat Sheet for Fast Rig Settings You know the boats that kept finishing ahead of you last season? They're not faster. They're just better at repeating what works. by Cyclops Marine Posted 8 May 17:18 BST Tre Golfi Sailing Week 2025 Day 1 Tre Golfi Sailing Week 2025 Day 1 First race of the ORC Mediterranean Championship held The Tre Golfi Sailing Week 2025 officially opened today under sunny skies and light breeze, with the first race of the ORC Mediterranean Championship, which also counts as the National Championship for Central and Southern Italy. by Tre Golfi Sailing Week Posted 8 May 17:12 BST Henri-Lloyd Dynamic Lite Jacket Henri-Lloyd Dynamic Lite Jacket Will it become your new favourite jacket? We all have that one favourite jacket, which no matter what the weather or where you're going, it's the one you pick out above everything else. The new Dynamic Lite Jacket from Henri-Lloyd is set to become the new fave jacket. by Henri-Lloyd Posted 8 May 16:30 BST Ramsgate Week 2025 fast approaching Ramsgate Week 2025 fast approaching Everyone is looking forward to July and the Summer Ramsgate Week 2025 is fast approaching and, after a recent taste of the hot weather, everyone is looking forward to July and the Summer. by Karen Cox Posted 8 May 15:55 BST Tshcüss 2 eyes Transatlantic Race line honors Tshcüss 2 eyes Transatlantic Race line honors The competitors will cover a distance of approximately 3,000 miles Many people find comfort in the familiar. Not Christian Zugel, who spent his youth in landlocked southern Germany, but discovered, late in life, a passion for blue-water ocean racing. by Stuart Streuli Posted 8 May 15:43 BST Sir Robin Knox-Johnston guest of honour Sir Robin Knox-Johnston guest of honour Guest speaker at the Yacht Club de Monaco One of the world's greatest sailors, Sir Robin Knox-Johnston, was guest speaker at the Yacht Club de Monaco which regularly organises talks on maritime themes. by Yacht Club de Monaco Posted 8 May 15:39 BST 2025 44Cup Porto Cervo Preview 2025 44Cup Porto Cervo Preview Back up to 11 teams for the first time since 2016 With the RC44 fleet now safely returned from the Caribbean, competition on the 44Cup resumes again next week with the second event of the 2025 season taking place in the Italian sailing mecca of Porto Cervo. by 44Cup Posted 8 May 15:20 BST Annual Tower Lifeboat Station Yacht Race Preview Annual Tower Lifeboat Station Yacht Race Preview Greenwich Yacht Club hosts race supporting RNLI Lifeboats Greenwich Yacht Club (GYC) is thrilled to announce the second edition of its Tower Lifeboat Station Yacht Race, set for 1 June 2025, proudly sponsored by Uber Boat by Thames Clippers. by Clive Reffell Posted 8 May 14:02 BST