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Engedinwing 2025 WingFoil Racing World Cup preview Engedinwing 2025 WingFoil Racing World Cup preview The world's most daring wingfoilers are heading for the heights... literally The world's most daring wingfoilers are heading for the heights - literally - as the Ensis ENGEDINWING 2025 WingFoil Racing World Cup Switzerland descends on lake Silvaplana. by WingFoil Racing World Cup Posted 7 Jun 10:19 BST Diverse maxi fleet ready for Loro Piana Giraglia Diverse maxi fleet ready for Loro Piana Giraglia Inshore/coastal racing prior to the event's famous offshore race to Genoa The International Maxi Association's 2025 Mediterranean Maxi Inshore Challenge (MMIC) continues tomorrow, Saturday 7 June with the first of four days of inshore/coastal race of Loro Piana Giraglia, organised by the Yacht Club Italiano by James Boyd / International Maxi Association Posted 7 Jun 10:04 BST Title sponsor for Lymington XOD Week 2025 Title sponsor for Lymington XOD Week 2025 Steele Raymond LLP come on board to support the event The Royal Lymington Yacht Club is thrilled to announce Steele Raymond LLP as the new title sponsor for XOD Week 2025, one of the most anticipated events on the Solent sailing calendar. by Royal Lymington Yacht Club Posted 7 Jun 10:02 BST 2025 Santa Maria Cup in Annapolis, USA Day 3 2025 Santa Maria Cup in Annapolis, USA Day 3 Nicole Breault and Allie Blecher to meet in the final USA's Nicole Breault / Vela Racing and Allie Blecher / Team Baam have both advanced to the final of the Santa Maria Cup in Annapolis, the second stage of the 2025 Women's World Match Racing Tour championship. by Women's WMRT Posted 7 Jun 05:48 BST TF35 Mies Grand Prix Day 1 TF35 Mies Grand Prix Day 1 Sails for Change 8 dominates the opening day Day one of the TF35 Mies Grand Prix on Lake Geneva saw six-cutting edge foiling catamarans transition from becalmed to racing in a steady 11-knot breeze, completing two fast-paced races. by TF35 Trophy Posted 7 Jun 03:11 BST Scandinavian Gold Cup at Sopot, Poland Day 2 Scandinavian Gold Cup at Sopot, Poland Day 2 Three boats are now through to the final stage Three boats are now through to the final stage of the Scandinavian Gold Cup in Sopot, Poland. Aspire, Marie-Françoise XXII and Artemis (NOR 57, Kristian Nergaard, Johan Barne Trond, Solli-Sæther) have each won one race each. by Robert Deaves Posted 7 Jun 02:48 BST 49er, 49erFX and Nacra 17 Europeans Day 4 49er, 49erFX and Nacra 17 Europeans Day 4 Bergmann with Wille keep their nerve to move into FX lead Olympic veterans in the 49erFX Marla Bergmann with Hanna Wille (GER) kept their nerve and used their speed to move into the lead, scoring the fewest points on day 4. by 49er & Nacra 17 Sailing Posted 6 Jun 20:48 BST Topper North East Championship at Sheffield Viking Topper North East Championship at Sheffield Viking The first open event at the club for 12 years Recent history will show that Sheffield Viking have not held any open events for the last 12 years and so it was an absolute pleasure to welcome 20 Toppers for the NE Area Championships on the 31st May. by Alan Gillard Posted 6 Jun 20:26 BST Still all to play for in the NEYYSA Series Still all to play for in the NEYYSA Series Off to Pennine SC this weekend Sailors are gearing up for the next round of the North East & Yorkshire Youth Travellers Series which resumes at Pennine Sailing Club on Saturday 7 June after a short siesta over the half term period. by Fiona Spence Posted 6 Jun 19:34 BST Galicia 52 Super Series Royal Cup Day 4 Galicia 52 Super Series Royal Cup Day 4 Hutchinson adding the missing element as American Magic Quantum Racing close in on title Now holding a 13-points lead after today's two races contested at the Galicia 52 Super Series Royal Cup, American Magic Quantum Racing crew are on the cusp of completing their first 52 SUPER SERIES regatta win since victory in Barcelona in September 2022. by 52 Super Series Posted 6 Jun 18:38 BST Emirates GBR looking to bounce back Emirates GBR looking to bounce back At the Mubadala New York Sail Grand Prix this weekend Emirates GBR Driver Dylan Fletcher said the team was "looking to bounce back" at the Mubadala New York Sail Grand Prix this weekend, following a "tough time" at the back-to-back US events in LA and San Francisco in March. by Emirates GBR SailGP Team Posted 6 Jun 18:30 BST BVI Spring Regatta & Sailing Festival 2026 dates BVI Spring Regatta & Sailing Festival 2026 dates The event has moved forward a week from previously published dates For 2026, the BVI Spring Regatta & Sailing Festival has moved the event forward a week from previously published dates to March 23-29. by BVI Spring Regatta & Sailing Festival Posted 6 Jun 18:07 BST Rooster Sailing's 2025 Collection Just Dropped Rooster Sailing's 2025 Collection Just Dropped From the redesigned Technical Shorts to the all-new SB2 Deck Trainers From the redesigned Technical Shorts to the all-new SB2 Deck Trainers, the 2025 collection has been developed with real sailors, for real conditions. by Rooster Posted 6 Jun 17:00 BST British Keelboat League Women's Qualifier British Keelboat League Women's Qualifier Sunshine and breeze made for a memorable weekend at the Royal Southern YC Sunshine and breeze made for a memorable weekend of fast and fun racing for the British Keelboat League Women's Qualifier at the Royal Southern Yacht Club. The latest round of the series was hosted as part of the Women's Open Keelboat Championship. by British Keelboat League Posted 6 Jun 15:39 BST Barton Marine Bulkhead Pipe Glands Barton Marine Bulkhead Pipe Glands New Regulation Compliant Range introduced at Seawork 2025 Barton Marine are pleased to introduce a new range of Bulkhead Pipe Glands at Seawork 2025. Available in a wide variety of sizes, compatible with angled entry of pipes and curved surfaces, they are suitable for specification on almost all vessel types. by Barton Marine Posted 6 Jun 14:30 BST Topper Inland Championships at Derwent Topper Inland Championships at Derwent The weather was on point with the wind picking on time like it was forecast Back again at a lovely Derwent reservoir for NS3. The weather was on point with the winds picking on time like it was forecasted. The race course was set for the 4.2 on the inner loop and the 5.3 on the outer loop. by Brooke Browning & Sam Mason Posted 6 Jun 13:37 BST Top 10 accessories for the RS Quest Top 10 accessories for the RS Quest An Interview with Adam Catlow The RS Quest has been a trusted training dinghy for over a decade and RS Sailing is celebrating the boat's 10-year anniversary in 2025. by RS Sailing Posted 6 Jun 12:00 BST The Spitfire class rebuilds momentum The Spitfire class rebuilds momentum It's been a quiet few years for the class, but the boats and community haven't disappeared It's been a quiet few years for the Spitfire class. Following its deselection as the RYA Youth Multihull pathway class in 2017, and the disruption of Covid soon after, the class hasn't run a formal race circuit for some time... by Ben Harris Posted 6 Jun 11:17 BST GP14 Northern Bell at Budworth GP14 Northern Bell at Budworth The day proved that you really can have a blast at Budworth! A very memorable day was had by all at Budworth on Sunday 1st June in what turned out to be an eventful GP14 Open Meeting. The day had been eagerly anticipated at the Mere with 25 boats entered, 20 of which were from the club. by Mike Martin Posted 6 Jun 10:53 BST Europe class UK Nationals at Stokes Bay Europe class UK Nationals at Stokes Bay Steve Cockerill wins with five bullets The UK Europe class enjoyed three days of fantastic conditions at Stokes Bay SC last weekend, treated to great breeze and sunshine across the weekend! The club's excellent organisation and hospitality ensured every aspect of the event ran smoothly! by Ben Harris / UK Europe Class Association Posted 6 Jun 09:56 BST Contessa 32 Class set for Round the Island Race Contessa 32 Class set for Round the Island Race This year's edition is promising to be another windy one The Contessa 32 class has a long and proud association with the annual Round the Island Race run by the Island Sailing Club since 1931. by Peter Binning Posted 6 Jun 08:21 BST Hornet Nationals at Torbay Day 1 Hornet Nationals at Torbay Day 1 Rain clears after a few coffees with two good races held 19 Hornets have ventured down to the Royal Torbay Yacht Club for the 2025 Hornet Nationals. The morning started wet so most of the fleet took refuge in a local establishment for a cooked breakfast and a few coffees. by Gavin Poulloin Posted 6 Jun 06:10 BST 2025 Santa Maria Cup in Annapolis, USA Day 2 2025 Santa Maria Cup in Annapolis, USA Day 2 Final four skippers emerge from a competitive qualifying double-round robin stage A thrilling second day of racing at the 2025 Santa Maria Cup saw the final four skippers emerge from a competitive qualifying double-round robin stage. by Women's WMRT Posted 6 Jun 05:47 BST SailGP to Kick Off Summer in New York SailGP to Kick Off Summer in New York With this Weekend's Mubadala New York Sail Grand Prix An unforgettable weekend of high-speed, close-to-shore racing and world-class entertainment will take place this weekend when the Mubadala New York Sail Grand Prix takes place in front of the most famous skyline in the world. by SailGP Posted 5 Jun 22:36 BST Scandinavian Gold Cup at Sopot, Poland Day 1 Scandinavian Gold Cup at Sopot, Poland Day 1 A slow start with very little wind The Scandinavian Gold Cup opened Thursday in Sopot, Poland, with seven 5.5 Metres competing for this historic and iconic trophy that dates back to 1922. Unfortunately, there was not enough wind to even complete one race. by Robert Deaves Posted 5 Jun 21:58 BST 49er, 49erFX and Nacra 17 Europeans Day 3 49er, 49erFX and Nacra 17 Europeans Day 3 A six-hour bake on the water Veteran and multi-Olympic race officer Sulis was clear at the morning briefing, "Our priority is to get three races for the 49er so they can progress to the gold fleet." by 49er & Nacra 17 Sailing Posted 5 Jun 21:33 BST Galicia 52 Super Series Royal Cup Day 3 Galicia 52 Super Series Royal Cup Day 3 Platoon Aviation turn up the heat but don't dent American Magic Quantum Racing's lead After a disappointing first regatta of the season when they finished in an uncharacteristic last position in Saint-Tropez, the fortunes of the German flagged 2023 52 SUPER SERIES overall champions Platoon Aviation seem to have turned for the better. by 52 Super Series Posted 5 Jun 21:15 BST Diverse international fleet for 5th Aegean 600 Diverse international fleet for 5th Aegean 600 rganizers from the Hellenic Offshore Racing Club report yet another large international fleet In a sign that this newest of the world's 600-mile classic offshore races has reached maturity, organizers from the Hellenic Offshore Racing Club are pleased to announce yet another large international fleet will be assembled for the 2025 Aegean 600. by Hellenic Offshore Racing Club Posted 5 Jun 19:03 BST Women on Water Festival at Ballyholme Women on Water Festival at Ballyholme RYA Northern Ireland host event for 40 newcomers This past weekend, RYA Northern Ireland hosted its Women on Water Festival at Ballyholme Yacht Club, giving attendees with little or no experience in sailing the opportunity to explore a variety of water-based activities. by RYA Northern Ireland Posted 5 Jun 17:12 BST Mirror Southern Championships at Itchenor Mirror Southern Championships at Itchenor An afternoon party with sunshine, Ibiza house beats and kids in sumo suits A fantastic mixed set of sailors showcased just why the Mirror class is one of the best investments you can make. With sailors from 5 to 75, single handers, junior teams and Haribo-dispensing parents there is no excuse not to get involved. by Ian Dobson & Neil Baker Posted 5 Jun 16:06 BST America's Cup: Another sponsor signs for Italians America's Cup: Another sponsor signs for Italians Luna Rossa has announced that Unipol has renewed its trust in the team Luna Rossa has announced that Unipol has renewed its trust in the team and will accompany it as an official sponsor for the duration of the 38th America's Cup. by Luna Rossa Challenge Posted 5 Jun 15:49 BST Save the Date - Cowes Classics Regatta 2026 Save the Date - Cowes Classics Regatta 2026 The dates now confirmed after a highly successful 2025 event As the curtain comes down on what has been a remarkable Cowes Classics Week 2025, thoughts at the Royal London Yacht Club and the Royal Thames Yacht Club turn towards the hosting of Cowes Classics Regatta 2026 with the dates now confirmed. by Magnus Wheatley Posted 5 Jun 15:00 BST Tamworth Enterprise Open Tamworth Enterprise Open A blissful day with sunshine with a light breeze The second round of the Midland Area Enterprise Double Chine Series took place at Tamworth on Saturday the 17th of May 2025. A blissful day with sunshine with a light breeze. by Paul Young & Paul Burgoine Posted 5 Jun 14:52 BST SailGP: Media Conference concludes in New York SailGP: Media Conference concludes in New York Skippers speak ahead of the Mubadala New York Sail Grand Prix The media conference ahead of the Mubadala New York Sail Grand Prix has concluded, without any special points being revealed, save for Brazil lending a crew member to Germany. by Richard Gladwell/Sail-World.com/nz Posted 5 Jun 14:37 BST 2.4mR Toulon Regatta 2.4mR Toulon Regatta Glorious racing in the Cote D'Azur Now a contender for the premier event in this year's 2.4mR calendar, this has got to be the highlight of the year! by Bruce Hill Posted 5 Jun 14:08 BST A decade of pushing the boundaries at A+T A decade of pushing the boundaries at A+T Celebrating 10 years of the world's best yacht instruments 2025 marks a decade of pushing the boundaries of quality and customer service in the global yachting industry for A+T Instruments. by A+T Instruments Posted 5 Jun 12:00 BST Hugh Jackman and Ryan Reynolds Take the Helm Hugh Jackman and Ryan Reynolds Take the Helm As Co-Owners of the 'BONDS Flying Roos' Australia's SailGP Team Today Australia's three-time SailGP champions have unveiled a new identity as well as two new co-owners - Hugh Jackman and Ryan Reynolds - who join Driver and CEO Tom Slingsby in leading the freshly rebranded BONDS Flying Roos SailGP Team. by SailGP Posted 5 Jun 11:56 BST Should SailGP ditch the wings? Should SailGP ditch the wings? As SailGP resumes in New York this weekend, we ask the question As SailGP resumes in New York this weekend, we ask the question of whether the F50's solid wingsails should be ditched and replaced instead with twin-skin mainsails, in a similar way to what is used on the AC75 and AC40 of the America's Cup. by Mark Jardine Posted 5 Jun 11:48 BST K1 Class Poised for a Thrilling Summer K1 Class Poised for a Thrilling Summer Gearing up for an exceptionally busy and exciting period The K1 class is gearing up for an exceptionally busy and exciting period, with a packed schedule of challenging races and a groundbreaking new rally. by Ian Duke Posted 5 Jun 11:44 BST CIC Normandy Channel Race Summary CIC Normandy Channel Race Summary The Low-Down on an epic week in the English Channel The arrival in Ouistreham at 00:21 hours local time on Sunday of JANGADA RACING (No.152), skippered by Richard Palmer and Rupert Holmes, rounded off this 16th edition of the CIC NORMANDY CHANNEL RACE. by Sirius Events Posted 5 Jun 10:32 BST RS Sailing Store partners with RS Nationals RS Sailing Store partners with RS Nationals Official chandlery partner for the noughty and RS Vareo class Nationals 2025 The RS Class Association is thrilled to announce that RS Sailing Store will be the official chandlery partner for the noughty and RS Vareo class National Championships 2025. by RS Class Association Posted 5 Jun 08:30 BST 2025 Santa Maria Cup in Annapolis, USA Day 1 2025 Santa Maria Cup in Annapolis, USA Day 1 Racing in Women's World Match Racing Tour Event 2 underway Perfect conditions graced the opening day of the 2025 Santa Maria Cup in Annapolis, USA, Stage 2 of the 2025 Women's World Match Racing Tour following the tour season opener in San Francisco last week. by Women's WMRT Posted 5 Jun 06:39 BST 49er, 49erFX and Nacra 17 Europeans Day 2 49er, 49erFX and Nacra 17 Europeans Day 2 It can be easy to win! For everyone else, it was a day of tense battles Win the start, grab the first shift, consolidate and extend! The winning formula is easy, and those who got ahead took full advantage of an easy course once they got to the front. For everyone else, it was a day of tense battles. by 49er & Nacra 17 Sailing Posted 5 Jun 06:14 BST New British Sailing Talent Academies open New British Sailing Talent Academies open Four Academy host venues announced as programme applications open up The Royal Yachting Association (RYA) is proud to announce the launch of four new British Sailing Talent Academies as part of its commitment to developing the next generation of high-performance sailors. by RYA Press Office Posted 4 Jun 20:27 BST Galicia 52 Super Series Royal Cup Day 2 Galicia 52 Super Series Royal Cup Day 2 American Magic Quantum Racing extend their lead after challenging light winds day Patience, concentration, risk management and perhaps a highly developed sixth sense of the subtle changes in the light breezes, were among the key assets shared by the crews which did best today, the second racing day. by 52 Super Series Posted 4 Jun 20:24 BST Loro Piana Giraglia 2025 preview Loro Piana Giraglia 2025 preview 139 yachts are set to line up on the starting line Starting tomorrow, Thursday, 5 June, registration opens for the 72nd edition of the Loro Piana Giraglia, the oldest offshore regatta in the Mediterranean. by Yacht Club Italiano Posted 4 Jun 20:06 BST Miracle Midlands Championship at Staunton Harold Miracle Midlands Championship at Staunton Harold A great start to the season despite the challenging conditions Staunton Harold Sailing Club hosted the first Miracle class event of the year over the May Whit Bank Holiday weekend. Desp — after at least three teams decided against making the trip due to the conditions. by Graham Watts Posted 4 Jun 18:03 BST The evolving world of sailing fabrics The evolving world of sailing fabrics The sport of sailing is evolving, and the clothing we wear is changing with it 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. by Mark Jardine Posted 4 Jun 17:00 BST
Rooster Sailing's 2025 Collection Just DroppedFrom the redesigned Technical Shorts to the all-new SB2 Deck Trainers, the 2025 collection has been developed with real sailors, for real conditions.The evolving world of sailing fabricsThe 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.Barton Marine Bulkhead Pipe GlandsBarton Marine are pleased to introduce a new range of Bulkhead Pipe Glands at Seawork 2025. Available in a wide variety of sizes, compatible with angled entry of pipes and curved surfaces, they are suitable for specification on almost all vessel types.Jazz Turner sets off around the British IslesWe 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.Top 10 accessories for the RS QuestThe RS Quest has been a trusted training dinghy for over a decade and RS Sailing is celebrating the boat's 10-year anniversary in 2025.The call of the mightySee 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.A decade of pushing the boundaries at A+T2025 marks a decade of pushing the boundaries of quality and customer service in the global yachting industry for A+T Instruments.Where to purchase adaptive sailing equipmentSeveral organisations have contributed their knowledge regarding where to purchase adaptive sailing equipment such as seats for dinghies and hoists for wheelchair users to get into boats.New British Sailing Talent Academies openThe Royal Yachting Association (RYA) is proud to announce the launch of four new British Sailing Talent Academies as part of its commitment to developing the next generation of high-performance sailors.America's Cup Power PlaysThere's always so much speculation and intrigue in-between each edition of the America's Cup. Everyone wants to know what is happening behind closed doors, inside the teams, and when the Challengers meet with the Defender.New Dynamic Range of T-Shirts and ShortsPacking for a weekend away on the water and having fun onshore has never been easier, thanks to the new range of Dynamic shorts and t-shirts from Henri-Lloyd.Hyde Sails Flying Fifteen Video Tuning GuideHyde Sails release new detailed video guide for tuning the Flying 15 for use with the B1 mainsail with B1 or 2H jibs.Mirror dinghy Tuning Guide with Ben McGraneContinuing the new series of tuning videos from Hyde Sails, One Design Sales Manager Ben McGrane gives a detailed guide to maximising speed with Hyde Mirror Sails.The appeal of offshoreI had been pondering. Yes. Marquee events have no issue attracting entrants. Middle Sea, Transpac, Cape to Rio, Fastnet, and Hobart all spring to mind instantly, but what of the ‘lesser' races? Lots of boats in pens (slips) a lot of the timeRodkicker 50 - manual rigid vang for larger yachtsA rigid vang is designed to enhance sail handling during reefing, preventing the boom from falling into the cockpit or onto the coach roof. Equipped with gas springs, it automatically elevates the boom upon release of the kicking strap.X 195 'Turtle' LaunchI attended a rare event in the X One Design class: the launch of a new boat. It has been 18 years since the last new X was launched, and X195 has been a project that long in the making.