Fireballs at Blackwater Fireballs at Blackwater Estuary provides a welcome relief from the hot and sticky inland towns The Blackwater estuary provided a welcome relief from the hot and sticky inland towns. The Fireball teams were greeted with sunshine and a brisk easterly breeze. It took its time to settle down. by Dave Hall Posted 16 Jul 11:03 BST GP14 Midland Area event at Trimpley GP14 Midland Area event at Trimpley The wind was from a favourable easterly direction, giving some consistency The day was forecast to be extremely hot, 30 degrees Celsius plus, with light winds. Club organisers had identified likely risks associated with the heat and had planned measures to mitigate any risk of heat/sun stroke to sailors and supporting duty crew. by Lesley Freeman Posted 16 Jul 10:08 BST Blind Sailor's solo Round the Island Challenge Blind Sailor's solo Round the Island Challenge Dani A. Pich is aiming to navigate his Patí Català catamaran around the Isle of Wight next week A truly remarkable challenge is underway on the Solent, with blind sailor Dani A. Pich aiming to sail solo around the Isle of Wight in a catamaran dinghy that has no rudder, no centreboard, no boom and is steered by the use of balance and body weight. by Yes We Sail Posted 16 Jul 10:05 BST RORC Channel Race 2025 Preview RORC Channel Race 2025 Preview The high-stakes opener of the 2025 Admiral's Cup The 2025 RORC Channel Race is the high-stakes opener of the 2025 Admiral's Cup—and the pressure is on. With double points on the table and no discard allowed, this race could make or break a team's Admiral's Cup campaign. by Louay Habib / RORC Posted 16 Jul 09:42 BST World premieres, new models and turnkey solutions World premieres, new models and turnkey solutions Ancasta will be leading the way when the autumn boat show season commences When you're enjoying time out on the water this summer, let your thoughts drift to next season - could your boating experience be enhanced with a new yacht? by Ancasta Posted 16 Jul 09:00 BST North ILCA UK circuit at Pennine North ILCA UK circuit at Pennine A great leveller between the ILCA 6 and ILCA 7 Ten visitors spanning from Carsington to West Kirby joined sixteen club members for the Pennine Sailing Club ILCA open, which also formed part of the ILCA UK North Grand Prix series. by Colin Dengate Posted 16 Jul 07:13 BST 2025 WASZP Pre-Games in Weymouth starts today 2025 WASZP Pre-Games in Weymouth starts today 131 boats from 18 countries prepare ahead of the main event The 2025 WASZP Pre-Games in Weymouth has become a magnet for the international foiling community. With 131 boats entered from 18 countries, this event is more than just a tune-up—it's a snapshot of the class's spirit. by Nicola Hoyle Posted 16 Jul 06:32 BST America's Cup: Azzurra Challenge America's Cup: Azzurra Challenge Azzurra's 1983 debut turned Italian sailing into a national interest. Italy has one of the most passionate and enduring histories in the America's Cup. Azzurra's 1983 debut turned Italian sailing into a national interest. by America's Cup Media and others Posted 16 Jul 00:19 BST Musto Lark Nationals runners and riders Musto Lark Nationals runners and riders Returning to the golden sands and turquoise waters of Abersoch this month The Musto Lark Nationals (27-30 July) returns to the golden sands and turquoise waters of Abersoch, a venue that promises champagne sailing and tight tactical racing. by Nigel Hufton Posted 15 Jul 21:40 BST 2025 Cascais J70 Summer Cup 2025 Cascais J70 Summer Cup The first qualification event for the 2026 Worlds Held from 11 to 13 July at the Clube Naval de Cascais, the Cascais J/70 Summer Cup marked the start of the national qualification process for the much-anticipated 2026 J/70 World Championship, which will also take place in Cascais. by Press CNCascais Posted 15 Jul 21:02 BST Solo Vintage Championship Solo Vintage Championship Leigh on Sea Sailing Club turned on the Essex magic Leigh on Sea Sailing Club turned on the Essex magic for the Vintage Championship, supplying champagne conditions which even Lake Como would have struggled to match, North Berwick, venue for the Solo National Championship in three weeks take note! by Will Loy Posted 15 Jul 20:25 BST Classic Boat Challenge at West Kirby Classic Boat Challenge at West Kirby On the hottest day of the year, some of the hottest sailors came to the hottest sailing club On the hottest day of the year, some of the hottest sailors came to the hottest sailing club at West Kirby to contest the Star classic boat challenge. by Liz Potter Posted 15 Jul 19:55 BST RS Feva Grand Prix 6 and EuroCup 4 at Parkstone RS Feva Grand Prix 6 and EuroCup 4 at Parkstone Remembered for the enduring friendships and shared love for sailing The day began with hazy clouds, but the forecast promised blazing sunshine ahead. During the competitors' briefing, we were warmly welcomed by the Race Officer, Jeremy Harford-Tapp, along with representatives from the club. by Chrissie Le Petit Posted 15 Jul 19:21 BST Long Beach Olympic Classes Regatta day 3 Long Beach Olympic Classes Regatta day 3 Mother Nature teases the competitors Mother Nature teased the competitors today and made them wait a bit, but she did not disappoint; the sun came out and a big westerly built to 18-20 knots! by Long Beach Yacht Club Posted 15 Jul 18:22 BST Royal Corinthian One Designs celebrate 90 years Royal Corinthian One Designs celebrate 90 years Enjoying the RCYC Summer Regatta on the River Crouch The RCOD class, based at the Royal Corinthian Yacht Club in Burnham on Crouch, Essex, has celebrated 90 years of racing over a long weekend of 11-13 July 2025. by Martin Makey Posted 15 Jul 17:58 BST The Iconic Admiral's Cup Returns! The Iconic Admiral's Cup Returns! Harken UK caught up with the RORC CEO and Admiral's Cup sailors ahead of the event After a long hiatus, this prestigious international yachting regatta makes its grand comeback from 17- 31 July at The Royal Ocean Racing Club (RORC) in Cowes, Isle of Wight. by Harken UK Posted 15 Jul 16:30 BST SB20 UK National Championship SB20 UK National Championship Xcellent back on top as Weymouth delivers four perfect days of racing Team Xcellent, led by John Pollard, reclaimed the SB20 UK National title at Weymouth Sailing Club after four days of competitive, high-quality racing in rare "champagne conditions" on the south coast. by Anna Zyk Posted 15 Jul 15:54 BST National 12 open and club racing at Solway National 12 open and club racing at Solway Mediterranean conditions in Kippford With hot Mediterranean conditions beckoning, several visiting crews arrived in Kippford on Friday night with the promise of a weekend of close racing in almost tropical heat. Before the boats were even rigged, all were in for a treat. by Ian Purkis Posted 15 Jul 15:02 BST Eddie Bridle wins the Musto Skiff Europeans Eddie Bridle wins the Musto Skiff Europeans Championship hosted as part of Warnemünde Woche Eddie Bridle has won the 2025 Musto Skiff European Championship in Germany, landing his first major title in the class. by Jamie Hilton Posted 15 Jul 14:11 BST Excitement builds for Poole Regatta 2026 Excitement builds for Poole Regatta 2026 Less than 12 months until the European IRC Championship comes to town With less than a year to go, excitement is steadily building for the return of the International Paint Poole Regatta, taking place from 23rd-25th May 2026 over the late May bank holiday weekend. by Chris Jones Posted 15 Jul 13:07 BST Excellent Olympic Season Openers for GP Watercraft Excellent Olympic Season Openers for GP Watercraft Bermudan ILCA sailors enjoy a strong start to the season! The first two Olympic events of 2025 proved a very positive start to the season for GP Watercraft and their Bermudan ILCA sailors: Sebastian Kempe (ILCA 7) and Adriana Penruddocke (ILCA 6) who are both coached by Shaun Priestley of GP Watercraft. by Isaac Marsh Posted 15 Jul 12:00 BST 2025 YachtsandYachting.com Racing Series round 4 2025 YachtsandYachting.com Racing Series round 4 Convincingly won by a team from Deloitte The weekend of July 12th & 13th saw Round 4 of the Yachts & Yachting.com Racing Series organised by Prometheus Sailing, which was convincingly won by a team from Deloitte with four wins and two second places in the six races sailed. by Terry Hunt Posted 15 Jul 11:46 BST A century of human endeavour A century of human endeavour The Fastnet Race is regarded as one of offshore sailing's most complete proving grounds For 100 years, the Rolex Fastnet Race has been regarded as one of offshore sailing's most complete proving grounds. It is a place where ambitions and dreams meet harsh reality, where skill, endurance and fortitude are severely tested. by Quinag Posted 15 Jul 11:14 BST SAILING Champions League 2025 final SAILING Champions League 2025 final British clubs battle it out in Kiel Three British clubs battled it out over three days of close racing against Europe's top keelboat teams at the 2025 SAILING Champions League final in Germany. by British Keelboat League Posted 15 Jul 10:15 BST Martine Grael in Racing on the Edge Martine Grael in Racing on the Edge First female driver to win a Fleet Race captured in behind-the-scenes documentary Major milestone moment for SailGP captured in behind-the-scenes documentary series, which reaches 10 million total viewers since launching in 2021. by SailGP Posted 15 Jul 09:45 BST Summer Series at Royal Temple YC race 4 Summer Series at Royal Temple YC race 4 A benign breeze and flat water belied a moderate tide A benign breeze and flat water belied a moderate tide, running south to Sandwich Bay. The club's new racing marks were out ready for Ramsgate week and two were employed after a running start with the tide. by Peter Jackson Posted 15 Jul 08:12 BST Laserfest at Whitstable Laserfest at Whitstable Event attracts entries from as far as Yorkshire Laserfest, Whitstable Yacht Club's celebration of Laser/ILCA racing took place last weekend with a strong entry of 40 boats. Laserfest o attracted entries from as far as Yorkshire together with a range of more local clubs. by Steve Gray Posted 15 Jul 07:37 BST Alli Bell & Restless crew to make Transpac history Alli Bell & Restless crew to make Transpac history On course to be the first woman skipper to win Transpac overall Alli Bell and the crew of her Cal 40 Restless took a winch handle to the notion that winning the Transpacific Yacht Race's top corrected-time prize requires membership in an old-boys club or a mighty war chest. by David Schmidt / Transpacific Yacht Club Posted 15 Jul 07:28 BST Gold star for Wilson's National 18 at the Birkett Gold star for Wilson's National 18 at the Birkett 230 boats do battle in a range of conditions on Ullswater It took an Olympic gold medallist to help win this year's edition of the northern classic handicap race in the Lake District, the 63rd Lord Birkett Memorial Trophy, sponsored by Magic Marine. by Andy Rice Posted 14 Jul 20:53 BST Rolex Fastnet Race IRC Four preview Rolex Fastnet Race IRC Four preview The pinnacle of grass roots sailing has 97 entries The very largest yachts, including the 100ft Ultim foiling trimarans and 60ft IMOCAs are an essential part of the spectacle of the Fastnet Race, however a critical element in the race's enduring appeal is that this is predominately a grass roots event. by Rupert Holmes / RORC Posted 14 Jul 20:36 BST Long Beach Olympic Classes Regatta day 2 Long Beach Olympic Classes Regatta day 2 Classic Long Beach conditions return The weather conditions at the Long Beach Olympic Classes Regatta shifted noticeably today, delivering the classic Long Beach breeze that many expect from this world-class venue. by Long Beach Yacht Club Posted 14 Jul 19:44 BST ILCAs at Notts County ILCAs at Notts County With complementary watermelon for after-racing hydration A lovely warm and sunny day greeted 26 ILCA sailors at Notts County Sailing Club on 12th of July 2025. The wind was from a steady light south east breeze with occasional 14 mph gusts. by Richard Mason & David Eberlin Posted 14 Jul 19:09 BST NYYC International Women's Championship update NYYC International Women's Championship update Third group of skippers includes Nicole Breault, Dominique Proyoveur, Laura van Veen While there is no nationality requirement for the crews that will compete in the 2026 New York Yacht Club International Women's Championship, a number of teams are embracing the opportunity to wave their respective national flags at the debut edition. by New York Yacht Club Posted 14 Jul 18:42 BST The Sardinia Cup set to return in 2026 The Sardinia Cup set to return in 2026 The competition will make its long-awaited return to the waters of the Costa Smeralda The Yacht Club Costa Smeralda (YCCS) is pleased to announce the return of the Sardinia Cup, one of the Club's most iconic regattas and a renowned international sailing event. by Yacht Club Costa Smeralda Posted 14 Jul 16:38 BST KSSA Mid Season Training Camp & Regatta at Downs KSSA Mid Season Training Camp & Regatta at Downs Testing conditions and top talent in Kent Downs Sailing Club, nestled on the exposed coastline of Deal, Kent, delivered a weekend of demanding conditions, standout performances, and high-energy racing as it hosted the latest round of the Kent Schools Sailing Association Mid-Summer Regatta. by Anna Candy Posted 14 Jul 16:31 BST OK Nationals at Dabchicks day 3 OK Nationals at Dabchicks day 3 Efficient use of WhatsApp ensures fleet are aware of the change to SIs The third day of the OK National Championships was kindly sponsored by Ovington Boats, who are the headline sponsors for our 2026 Nationals, to be held at Tynemouth Sailing Club from 4 to 7 September 2026. by Jennie Clark Posted 14 Jul 16:25 BST RORC Cowes Dinard St Malo Race concludes RORC Cowes Dinard St Malo Race concludes Farr 100 Leopard 3, skippered by Joost Schuijf, completed a remarkable hat-trick Organised by the Royal Ocean Racing Club (RORC), in association with the UNCL, Yacht Club de Dinard, Société Nautique de la Baie de St Malo, JOG and the Royal Yacht Squadron. by RORC Posted 14 Jul 15:56 BST RS300 Inlands at Whitefriars RS300 Inlands at Whitefriars 16 boats start in light fickle conditions with massive shifts Whitefriars SC was host to a fantastic RS300 open on the hottest weekend of the year which began with some training on Friday followed by beers and a barbeque and then two days of racing. by Dave Acres Posted 14 Jul 15:41 BST Fin 1 Racing wins the 69F Cup Act 2 in Torbole Fin 1 Racing wins the 69F Cup Act 2 in Torbole Allan Norregaard's team asserts supremacy Confirming their leadership in the 69F Class, where they had won the European title just a few weeks ago, the Finns of FIN 1 Racing also won Act 2 of the 69F Cup, held over the weekend in Torbole, thanks to the organization of the Circolo Vela Torbole. by 69F Sailing Posted 14 Jul 15:05 BST How inclusive is sailing? How inclusive is sailing? Largest global survey aims to find out The Magenta Project has today launched the 2x25 global survey, marking the start of the most ambitious equity and inclusion review ever undertaken in sailing and the wider marine industry. by The Magenta Project Posted 14 Jul 14:18 BST Salcombe YC Summer Series race 4 Salcombe YC Summer Series race 4 Out to sea! One of the most memorable club races in recent history Faced with tricky harbour conditions — no water and a course that would result in a procession of reaches — Race Officer Simon Ballentine had a bold solution: send the fleet out to sea. by John Burn Posted 14 Jul 13:52 BST Aegean 600 - Snakes and ladders in extremis Aegean 600 - Snakes and ladders in extremis Event was the sixth in the IMA's annual Mediterranean Maxi Offshore Challenge If the previous two Aegean 600s were among the most brutal offshore races on record with storm force winds and violent gusts, conversely this year's fifth edition of the anti-clockwise lap of the Aegean Sea was largely the lightest. by International Maxi Association Posted 14 Jul 13:14 BST Is Your Boat Ready for Racing Season? Is Your Boat Ready for Racing Season? Rooster has gathered some of the best videos and blogs to make boat care easier From fine-tuning your rigging to quick repairs before a race, keeping your boat in top condition doesn't need to be complicated. ? by Rooster Posted 14 Jul 12:00 BST July keelboat racing at Bembridge weekend 2 July keelboat racing at Bembridge weekend 2 Not a cloud in the sky and 10-12 knots made for lovely conditions Not a cloud in the sky and 12 knots from the SE made for lovely conditions on Saturday, and with a line laid near Janson, the ROs a selection of windward and leeward marks to choose from. by Robin Joy & Mike Samuelson Posted 14 Jul 11:29 BST iQFOiL Worlds coming to Weymouth in 2026 iQFOiL Worlds coming to Weymouth in 2026 First time for UK to host a major championship in the class The world's top Olympic windsurfing talents will showcase high-performance hydrofoil racing on UK waters next year as the RYA has been confirmed as host for the 2026 iQFOiL World Championship. by RYA Press Office Posted 14 Jul 10:52 BST Comet Class Association Championship Comet Class Association Championship Cransley put on a Hoedown The Association championships for the single Comets were held at Cransley Sailing Club. There was still a good turnout so soon after the Nationals at Gunfleet SC earlier in the month with sixteen visitors and three home club sailors. by Nigel Austin Posted 14 Jul 09:44 BST 2025 Long Beach Olympic Classes Regatta kicks off 2025 Long Beach Olympic Classes Regatta kicks off The first week of the OCR includes five Olympic classes The highly anticipated 2025 Long Beach Olympic Classes Regatta officially commenced on Saturday, 12 July, marking the beginning of Olympic campaigns since the venues were announced. by Long Beach Yacht Club Posted 14 Jul 09:14 BST Topper South West Travellers at Dittisham Topper South West Travellers at Dittisham Gusty, shifty conditions test the sailors in the sunshine The River Dart hosted by Dittisham Sailing Club hosted the 7th South West Traveller of 2025. The sun was shining, but with gusty, shifty conditions, and a delayed start, race 1 was set off with an extended beat to challenge us all. by Harry MacLeod Posted 14 Jul 07:06 BST