29er World Championship at Porto Day 1 29er World Championship at Porto Day 1 A late start on the first day in Portugal, waiting for the wind to fill in What a start to the 2025 29er Worlds in Porto! The day kicked off with a coaches meeting and a skippers briefing, setting the tone for an exciting first day on the water. by International 29er Class Posted 4 Aug 06:36 BST America's Cup: Luna Rossa's beginning America's Cup: Luna Rossa's beginning Continuing the walk down memory lane with the past America's Cups and Italy's involvement. Continuing the walk down memory lane with the past America's Cups and Italy's involvement as a Challenger, in particular. This one looks at six times challenger, Luna Rossa from the team's beginnings to the 2024 campaign. by America's Cup Media Posted 4 Aug 01:09 BST Cowes Week 2025 Day 2 Cowes Week 2025 Day 2 Tight racing, big waves and family fun The second day of racing at Cowes Week 2025 proved much easier for the Race Officers, with a good breeze, which enabled all classes to get away on time and delivered great, competitive racing across all fleets. by Gael Pawson Posted 3 Aug 21:06 BST XOD Captain's Cup at Cowes Week Day 2 XOD Captain's Cup at Cowes Week Day 2 After yesterday's general recall and multiple OCS, today the fleet was more cautious Once again the biggest fleet at Cowes Week is the battle for the Captain's Cup, one of the hardest fought in sailing. Today was a mere 3 1/4 hours with every inch fought for. by Rory Paton Posted 3 Aug 20:45 BST RS Feva Worlds Final Series Overall RS Feva Worlds Final Series Overall At the halfway point the atmosphere was electric At the halfway point of the 2025 World Championships, the atmosphere was electric, with sailors and their families excitedly gathered to celebrate this major event for the Feva family. by Chrissie Le Petit Posted 3 Aug 12:44 BST GWA Wingfoil World Cup Fuerteventura concludes GWA Wingfoil World Cup Fuerteventura concludes Nia Suardiaz takes the win in the female FreeFly-Slalom division Following the conclusion of the Surf-Slalom discipline, attention turned to the FreeFly-Slalom for the final days of the GWA Wingfoil World Cup Fuerteventura 2025. by Wingfoil World Tour Posted 3 Aug 12:37 BST Channel Islands Open Dinghy Masters Preview Channel Islands Open Dinghy Masters Preview The Carey Olsen Jersey Regatta will be hosting the championship Along with the 12th edition of the GBR IRC Channel Islands Championship for cruiser/racers, the Channel Islands Open Dinghy Masters Championship will also run under the Carey Olsen Jersey Regatta banner. by Bill Harris Posted 3 Aug 11:32 BST All set for the Scorpion Nationals at Penzance All set for the Scorpion Nationals at Penzance I spy with my little eye, something beginning with, S! When joining the traffic to Cornwall there is only one game to play and indeed one letter to choose! 'I spy with My little eye, something beginning with, S!'... Scorpion! by Fiona Taylor Posted 3 Aug 07:21 BST ORC Europeans at Copa del Rey MAPFRE overall ORC Europeans at Copa del Rey MAPFRE overall The 2025 ORC European Champions Celebrated at the 43rd Copa del Rey MAPFRE in Palma The 2025 ORC European Championship, contested at the 43rd Copa del Rey MAPFRE, concluded with the Bay of Palma delivering sparkling sailing conditions for a fitting finale, which saw three of the four division titles decided on the last race. by Offshore Racing Congress Posted 3 Aug 05:40 BST 58th Governor's Cup Match Racing Day 4 58th Governor's Cup Match Racing Day 4 Both semi-finals tied at 1-1 in the hotly contested event Justin Callahan (USA) who finished the Round-Robin phase at the top of the leaderboard, chose 4th place Morgan Pinckney (USA) as his Semi-finals opponent, and then lost the first Semis match to Pinckney. by Susan Kenney Posted 3 Aug 05:07 BST 43 Copa del Rey MAPFRE overall 43 Copa del Rey MAPFRE overall Vesper score decisive European ORC title for the USA, other titles go to the wire The 2025 ORC European Championships contested at the 43rd Copa del Rey MAPFRE finished with the Bay of Palma delivering sparkling sailing conditions for a fitting finale which saw three of the four division titles decided on the last race. by Copa del Rey MAPFRE Posted 2 Aug 22:20 BST Cowes Week 2025 Day 1 Cowes Week 2025 Day 1 Light winds, building breeze and spectacular racing The opening day of Cowes Week 2025 dawned with light north-westerly airs. The weather forecast predicted a sharp change in wind direction, with Storm Floris moving in from Iceland later in the day. by Gael Pawson Posted 2 Aug 21:57 BST Global Solo Challenge shares vision for 2027 Global Solo Challenge shares vision for 2027 Marco Nannini met with the leadership team of the Real Club Náutico de Vigo Global Solo Challenge organiser Marco Nannini met with the leadership team of the Real Club Náutico de Vigo (RCNV), reaffirming the club's commitment to hosting the start and finish of the 2027-2028 edition of the round-the-world sailing event. by Global Solo Challenge Posted 2 Aug 20:49 BST Wednesday evening racing at Llandegfedd Wednesday evening racing at Llandegfedd Handicap racing at its best and a first for the club The Wednesday evening handicap race is always popular at Llandegfedd and this week was no exception but never before has a 49er joined in the fun! by Mark Williams Posted 2 Aug 16:26 BST Giorgio Armani Superyacht Regatta returns Giorgio Armani Superyacht Regatta returns A partnership renewed and a date set The Yacht Club Costa Smeralda is pleased to announce the renewal of its collaboration with Giorgio Armani, strengthening a partnership that unites the excellence of Italian style with a passion for the sea and sailing. by Yacht Club Costa Smeralda Posted 2 Aug 14:26 BST Cape Horn Hall of Fame - Short list for voting Cape Horn Hall of Fame - Short list for voting The 15 prospective inductees now go forward to a vote by all members A shortlist of 15 nominations for induction into this year's Cape Horn Hall of Fame awards, has been announced by Sir Robin Knox-Johnston, Chairman of the Independent Hall of Fame selection committee. by Barry Pickthall for IACH Posted 2 Aug 11:09 BST Snipe Italian Nationals registration open Snipe Italian Nationals registration open Held in Sardinia for the first time in the history of the class The Italian Snipe Class Association and the Yacht Club Porto Rotondo have officially opened registrations for the 2025 Snipe Open Italian Championship. The event is scheduled for October 2-5. by Alessandro Balzani Posted 2 Aug 10:48 BST RYA Scotland's Scottish Club Chat - Summer 2025 RYA Scotland's Scottish Club Chat - Summer 2025 Relevant updates, news and opportunities from RYA Scotland's development team From standout performances at the 2025 Orkney Island Games to cadets and juniors making waves at sailing clubs across Scotland, this summer is proving full of energy and enthusiasm. by RYA Scotland Posted 2 Aug 10:33 BST RS Aero World & Youth Worlds Day 3 & 4 RS Aero World & Youth Worlds Day 3 & 4 A good variety of fair breezes have graced the event so far Beautiful Brittany weather and a good variety of fair breezes have graced the RS Aero World & Youth Worlds, so far after 4 days of intense racing and international with 170 RS Aeros representing 17 nations over the four RS Aero Class rig sizes. by RS Aero International Class Association Posted 2 Aug 07:52 BST 58th Governor's Cup Match Racing Day 3 58th Governor's Cup Match Racing Day 3 Justin Callahan (USA) goes undefeated for a third day on 19-0 With three flights remaining in the 2nd Round Robin, Callahan's lead is unassailable and is through to the Semis; likewise Josh Hyde (NZL) on 16-3. by Susan Kenney Posted 2 Aug 06:36 BST 43 Copa del Rey MAPFRE Day 4 43 Copa del Rey MAPFRE Day 4 Classy Vesper on course for victory but too close to call in all other classes Consistency across a long, hot and challenging three race penultimate day of the ORC European Championships proved vital in the quest for the top titles in all four classes at Palma's 43 Copa del Rey MAPFRE. by Copa del Rey MAPFRE Posted 1 Aug 21:56 BST Centenary edition respects the legend Centenary edition respects the legend Quotes from the Rolex Fastnet Race winners Alexis Loison and Jean-Pierre Kelbert are undoubtedly the right hands. Kelbert is the founder of the builder, and knows all the intricacies of Léon. Most significantly, Loison has previously won the Rolex Fastnet Race, in 2013. by Quinag Posted 1 Aug 21:46 BST Last hurrah for centennial Rolex Fastnet Race Last hurrah for centennial Rolex Fastnet Race 20kt breeze gives welcome momentum to the final boats attempting to finish A highly successful centenary Rolex Fastnet Race is into its last moments and with this the northwest wind off Cherbourg's Cotentin peninsula has today been blowing a sturdy 20+ knots, for the first time since last Saturday's start in Cowes. by James Boyd / RORC Posted 1 Aug 20:36 BST ORC Europeans at Copa del Rey MAPFRE day 4 ORC Europeans at Copa del Rey MAPFRE day 4 The best sailing conditions of the week allows three races The penultimate day of the 43rd edition of the Copa del Rey MAPFRE competition delivered the best sailing conditions of the week, allowing for three races in the battle for the ORC European titles. by Offshore Racing Congress Posted 1 Aug 20:05 BST RS400 Eurocup runners and riders RS400 Eurocup runners and riders Boats are beginning to arrive at the Royal North of Ireland YC Boats are beginning to arrive at the Royal North of Ireland Yacht Club (RNIYC) for the highly anticipated Mercedes-Benz Belfast RS400 Eurocup and UK/Irish National Championships. by Gerry Reid Posted 1 Aug 18:45 BST Welcome back to the top table! Welcome back to the top table! P&B winning in One-Designs It's been a superb start to the 2025 Championship Season for P&B, with their sails winning events up and down the country, as well as further afield. by P&B Posted 1 Aug 17:00 BST Contessa 32 season so far and Cowes preview Contessa 32 season so far and Cowes preview A fine season of racing to date with a wide variety of weather conditions As the season reaches its peak with Cowes Week starting this Saturday, what better time to look back at the 2025 season and provide a preview of next week's regatta. by Peter Binning Posted 1 Aug 16:15 BST Sailing to make Commonwealth Youth Games debut Sailing to make Commonwealth Youth Games debut Racing in Mellieha Bay, Malta in October 2027 Sailing will be part of the sport programme for the eighth edition of the Commonwealth Youth Games to be held in Malta, marking the first time that sailing has been included in the event. by World Sailing Posted 1 Aug 14:51 BST Class 40 Skippers Committed to the Planet Class 40 Skippers Committed to the Planet Projects which are much more than just offshore racing Thibaut Lefévère and Maxime Bourcier have created a project that is much more than an offshore race project. 100% Réunionese has a strong message: to use sailing as a means of raising awareness of ecology and of the region's influence. by Class 40 Posted 1 Aug 13:52 BST A VIP experience awaits with Ancasta at Cannes A VIP experience awaits with Ancasta at Cannes Reimagined ranges and world premieres at the Cannes Yachting Festival 2025 The 2025 Cannes Yachting Festival is set to deliver an unforgettable experience for boating enthusiasts, reaffirming its status as Europe's premier in-water boat show. by Ancasta Posted 1 Aug 12:00 BST A Life at Sea, a Voice in Design A Life at Sea, a Voice in Design Sam Goodchild will collaborate closely with Henri-Lloyd's product development team In his new role as ambassador, Sam Goodchild will collaborate closely with Henri-Lloyd's product development team, helping to shape the future of performance sailing apparel. by Henri-Lloyd Posted 1 Aug 12:00 BST P&B Cadet UK Nationals at Brixham overall P&B Cadet UK Nationals at Brixham overall Alex Enkel and Jude Baldock win after a tiring conclusion to the event The final day of the UK nationals started with a number of very tired helms and crews. This was for two reasons. Firstly, Brixham Yacht Club had hosted an excellent BBQ for everyone the previous evening. by Jo Jones Posted 1 Aug 11:50 BST Apocalyptic conditions at Lymington Apocalyptic conditions at Lymington Captured on camera by Jason Ludlow Royal Lymington Yacht Club ran racing on Thursday night, and the skies were very dark, as you can see in these images taken by Jason Ludlow. by Jason Ludlow Posted 1 Aug 11:16 BST Blakeney Regatta Blakeney Regatta A pursuit race with a 'Le Mans' style start on the bank The annual Blakeney Regatta was held over the weekend 26/27th July on the North Norfolk coast. This is a longstanding event with the first regatta being held in 1862. This unique event takes the form of a pursuit race. by Andrew Bassett Posted 1 Aug 09:18 BST Musto Celebrates Cowes Week Musto Celebrates Cowes Week With Star Ambassadors, Exclusive Podcast and Fan Experiences As competitors and sailing fans descend on Cowes, Isle of Wight, Musto returns for its ninth year as official clothing partner of Cowes Week starting this Saturday 2nd August. by Musto Posted 1 Aug 08:00 BST 58th Governor's Cup Match Racing Day 2 58th Governor's Cup Match Racing Day 2 Justin Callahan (USA) remains undefeated, with Josh Hyde (Nzl) in hot pursuit Keen observers of the 58th Governors Cup International Youth Match Racing Championship predicted that the three returning semifinalists from 2024 — defending GovCup champ and 2024 Youth Worlds champion Cole Tapper, Josh Hyde and Justin Callahan. by Susan Kenney Posted 1 Aug 05:39 BST 2025 iQFOiL Youth & Junior Worlds, overall 2025 iQFOiL Youth & Junior Worlds, overall Thrilling finishes, surprise comebacks, national pride Thrilling finishes, surprise comebacks, and national pride highlight the final day of the 2025 iQFOiL Youth & Junior World Championships. by iQFOiL Communications Posted 1 Aug 00:09 BST J/99 claims Rolex Fastnet Race's IRC Three J/99 claims Rolex Fastnet Race's IRC Three Winning by 19 minutes corrected time Five days into the centenary Rolex Fastnet Race, more than 280 of the 380 strong IRC fleet have finished, and of the remainder just 17 have retired. Two of the MOCRA multihull fleet have still to finish. by James Boyd / RORC Posted 31 Jul 21:40 BST ORC Europeans at Copa del Rey MAPFRE day 3 ORC Europeans at Copa del Rey MAPFRE day 3 Halfway through the battle in Palma Today marks the halfway point of the 43rd edition of the Copa del Rey MAPFRE, and with the pressure building in Palma, the chase for the 2025 ORC European Championship titles is heating up. by Offshore Racing Congress Posted 31 Jul 20:04 BST Blind Sailing at Spinnaker SC Blind Sailing at Spinnaker SC New Forest club hosts courses for the visually impaired A family sailing club in the New Forest has been hosting sailing courses for the visually impaired. Spinnaker Sailing Club near Ringwood has been running a programme 'See Sailing Your Way'. by Paul Gray Posted 31 Jul 19:27 BST RS Games 2026 dates announced RS Games 2026 dates announced First-ever international location revealed Every four years, RS Sailing brings its global community together for something truly special: the RS Games - a vibrant, multi-class regatta celebrating everything RS stands for. by RS Sailing Posted 31 Jul 17:00 BST ISO Eurocup 2025 at Biscarosse overall ISO Eurocup 2025 at Biscarosse overall More champagne sailing at a fantastic venue The third and final day of the event brought more champagne sailing with a moderate and shifting breeze, with three races scheduled everything was still to play for! by Henry Collings Posted 31 Jul 16:46 BST Léon wins the Rolex Fastnet Race Léon wins the Rolex Fastnet Race Alexis Loison and Jean-Pierre Kelbert have won the event in its centenary year Alexis Loison and Jean-Pierre Kelbert's JPK 1050 Léon has been crowned overall winner of the Rolex Fastnet Race. by Andy Rice / RORC Posted 31 Jul 14:05 BST Taittinger Royal Solent Yacht Club Regatta Taittinger Royal Solent Yacht Club Regatta Looking back on 2025 and forward to 2026 As a sense of calm descends following the 17th Taittinger RSYC Regatta hosted by the Royal Solent Yacht Club in July, the event has been heralded a roaring success by the Club, sponsors and competitors, in spite of tough weather conditions. by Claire Hallett Posted 31 Jul 13:43 BST What Are the Differences in Marine VHF Antennas? What Are the Differences in Marine VHF Antennas? Reliable radio communication is the backbone of safe and efficient maritime operations Reliable radio communication is the backbone of safe and efficient maritime operations. At the heart of this communication are VHF antennas, which are essential for reliable communication between vessels and shore stations. by Icom UK Posted 31 Jul 12:00 BST International Canoe Europa Cup & British Nationals International Canoe Europa Cup & British Nationals Fleet gather under the aroma of fresh fish n chips The Canoe fleet gathered under the aroma of fresh fish n chips in the dinghy compound under the cliffs at Brixham Yacht Club to sail for the Europa Cup. The cup itself is a fine Dutch glass vessel that was presented to the class in 1986 by Heineken. by Chris Hampe Posted 31 Jul 11:36 BST Solent Dragon Fleet Builds Momentum Solent Dragon Fleet Builds Momentum Ahead of biggest Cowes Week showing in years The Solent Dragon fleet made a powerful statement this summer as five boats, Bertie, Fit Chick, Jerboa, Dreki, and Bluebottle, travelled from Cowes to Torquay to compete in the 2025 Edinburgh Cup and South West Championship. by Emma York Posted 31 Jul 10:34 BST RS Aero World & Youth Worlds Day 1 & 2 RS Aero World & Youth Worlds Day 1 & 2 The largest class this year is the Aero 5 with 62 competitors A fantastic entry of over 170 RS Aeros from 17 nations have converged on the beautiful Quiberon peninsula in southern Brittany, France, for the 7th RS Aero World Championship, combined with the 4th RS Aero Youth World Championship. by RS Aero International Class Association Posted 31 Jul 09:53 BST