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RYA Handy Guide to Racing Rules 2009-2012
Boats for sale
Laser 28 - Excellent example of this great design
located in Hamble
Seago 260 rubber tender
located in Selborne
Pico equivalent RS Quba sailing dinghy
located in Bursledon
Hugh Jackman & Ryan Reynolds Take the Helm
As Co-Owners of the 'BONDS Flying Roos' Australia's SailGP Team
© SailGP
Europe class UK Nationals
Steve Cockerill wins with five bullets
© Paul Gardener
64th Yachtmaster Three Rivers Race
None of the 108 boats finish before nightfall
© Maria Spreadbury
Stormy conclusion to the Team Racing Worlds
Corinthian Yacht Club puts on top notch performance to win
© Paul Todd / Outside Images
Tom Gruitt passes away
Sailing photographer, writer, video editor, but most of all, a friend to many
© Chris Fifield-Smith
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 Dropped
From 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 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.
Barton Marine Bulkhead Pipe Glands
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.
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.
Top 10 accessories for the RS Quest
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.
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.
A decade of pushing the boundaries at A+T
2025 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 equipment
Several 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 open
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.
America's Cup Power Plays
There'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 Shorts
Packing 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 Guide
Hyde 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 McGrane
Continuing 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 offshore
I 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 time
Rodkicker 50 - manual rigid vang for larger yachts
A 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' Launch
I 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.