Int'l Youth Match Racing Champs dates released Int'l Youth Match Racing Champs dates released RPAYC announce the dates for the 2025 Harken International Youth Match Racing Championship RPAYC is pleased to announce the dates for the 2025 HARKEN International Youth Match Racing Championship, with the 31st edition set to again be conducted on the beautiful waters of Pittwater, scheduled to occur 19 to 23 November 2025. by Royal Prince Alfred Yacht Club Posted 21 May 21:42 BST Dart 15 TT at Rutland Dart 15 TT at Rutland "Nil points" to the wind forecast which proved to be completely wrong on both days The second Dart 15 Summer TT of 2025 took place as part of the Cat Open at Rutland. Twelve Dart 15s took part alongside colleagues from the Catapult, Dart 18, A Class, F16, F18, Nacra 15, Nacra 20 and Spitfire Classes. by Jenny Ball Posted 21 May 21:16 BST D-Zeros at Grafham D-Zeros at Grafham The weekend brought together three dynamic fleets for some fantastic racing The Grafham D-Zero Open, expanded to a two-day event this year, took place over the weekend in glorious conditions. Held alongside the Hadron H2 Inlands and RS600 Inlands, the weekend brought together three dynamic fleets for some fantastic racing. by John Aston Posted 21 May 20:29 BST DMS Formula Wing Europeans day 2 DMS Formula Wing Europeans day 2 No winners in waiting game It took all day for the anemometer to capture an average of 8 knots, before competitors were sent to the water at 5 p.m. The entire fleet mobilized in minutes after a day of football, sunbathing and snacking, paddling their wings to a teasing wind line. by WingFoil Racing World Cup Posted 21 May 20:06 BST IMA Maxi Europeans Inshore Series Day 3 IMA Maxi Europeans Inshore Series Day 3 North Star & Proteus win today's races, while Bella Mente holds a solid lead overall It was an intense day on the water for the Maxi fleet in the penultimate act of the IMA Maxi European Championship, the last stage of the 2025 Tre Golfi Sailing Week. by Tre Golfi Sailing Week Posted 21 May 19:05 BST Eighth edition of the Foiling Awards wraps up Eighth edition of the Foiling Awards wraps up Overall Forlanini Award goes to France's Erwan Jauffroy The prestigious accolades recognising the world's top foiling athletes, products, projects and events over the past 12 months were presented in Genova (Italy), based on online votes cast by the international foiling community. by WeAreFoiling Posted 21 May 18:03 BST Devon club sails into its 90th year Devon club sails into its 90th year Babbacombe Corinthian SC was founded in 1935 in Torquay A Devon sailing club is celebrating a 90-year voyage from humble beginnings in an old fishermen's hut to a thoroughly modern new clubhouse with all mod cons. by Keith Rossiter Posted 21 May 17:14 BST Lark class Frank Carter trophy at Frensham Lark class Frank Carter trophy at Frensham Held every year since 1967 Frensham Pond Sailing Club hosted their Lark Open on Sunday 18th May, sponsored by Craftinsure. The event has been held every year since 1967, racing for the Frank Carter trophy. by John Brickwood Posted 21 May 16:22 BST K1 Inland Championship at Carsington K1 Inland Championship at Carsington Simon Hawkes ran a fabulous training session the day before racing The K1 Inland National Championships were held at Carsington Sailing Club. The variable wind strengths were to prove a challenge for the race teams but nothing could diminish the enthusiasm and anticipation of the 24 entrants. by Hilly King Posted 21 May 15:23 BST Melges 24 European Sailing Series event 3 preview Melges 24 European Sailing Series event 3 preview 27 teams heading to Riva del Garda Are you ready for some Melges 24 action? A total of 27 boats, representing top teams from across Europe and the United States, are heading to Riva del Garda for the third event of the 2025 Melges 24 European Sailing Series. by International Melges 24 Class Association Posted 21 May 14:31 BST Craftinsure Supernova Northern Travellers at Filey Craftinsure Supernova Northern Travellers at Filey Most boats launched but a fair few returned once they saw the real conditions Friday 16th May saw the first boats arriving to be set up on the beach for the annual Filey Regatta. The forecast was for some daily strong winds. Filey Brigg would offer some shelter for launching but there was bound to be a swell past the Brigg. by Paul Burton Posted 21 May 13:16 BST Introducing the Calibrator from SailingPerformance Introducing the Calibrator from SailingPerformance Onboard electronics from Sailling Performance Have you ever sailed on a boat where the wind numbers coming from the onboard electronics were constantly wrong, where every time you tacked, the wind seemed to back by 15 degrees? by Sailing Performance Posted 21 May 12:00 BST Fireball National Championship runners and riders Fireball National Championship runners and riders The conditions are looking great for some vigorous sailing this weekend It's an early nationals this year, back in the popular venue of Looe in Cornwall. The conditions are looking great for some vigorous sailing, not so good for chillin' on the beach but thems the breaks! by Adam Whitehouse Posted 21 May 11:21 BST Francesca Clapcich names Will Harris as co-skipper Francesca Clapcich names Will Harris as co-skipper For Transat Café L'OR double-handed race across the Atlantic Italian-American pro offshore sailor, Francesca Clapcich, has chosen Will Harris (GBR) to join her as co-skipper for the TRANSAT CAFÉ L'OR Le Havre Normandie, the double-handed bi-annual race from Le Havre, France, to Martinique. by Team7Sailing Posted 21 May 10:42 BST DMS Formula Wing Europeans day 1 DMS Formula Wing Europeans day 1 Youth is king as Championship doubles down on distance A 20-foot inflatable motorboat ripping upwind at 24 knots, was the pathfinder that launched all 64 riders together around Snake Island for the opening day long-distance races of the Dogus Marine Services Formula Wing European Championships. by WingFoil Racing World Cup Posted 21 May 10:10 BST Topper Traveller Series at Parkstone Topper Traveller Series at Parkstone It was great to see a fleet of twenty 5.3s and six 4.2s out on the water On Sunday 11th May the third Traveller took place at Parkstone Yacht Club. It was great to see a fleet of twenty 5.3s and six 4.2s out on the water. The wind was about a force 4 - a nice breeze - and a bit shifty and gusty. by Edie Phillips Posted 21 May 09:41 BST IMA Maxi Europeans day 2 IMA Maxi Europeans day 2 Small boats to the fore after formidable coastal course The second coastal course of the IMA Maxi European Championship in Sorrento, Italy was an action-packed affair, taking the maxis on a complex course visiting local hotspots including the Amalfi Coast and lapping Capri. by James Boyd / International Maxi Association Posted 21 May 09:05 BST Norfolk Punt Club Sunday Club Racing Norfolk Punt Club Sunday Club Racing Uninspiring weather forecast discourages many from venturing out onto the Broad A very uninspiring weather forecast discouraged many from venturing out onto the Broad, however, those that did enjoyed a great day. by Alan Davis Posted 21 May 08:44 BST SailGP Docuseries Spotlights Spithill's Sacrifices SailGP Docuseries Spotlights Spithill's Sacrifices Showcasing growth of the most exciting racing on water SailGP announced it will launch its first-ever, long-form premium docuseries Uncharted next month in order to highlight how the global championship has flipped the narrative on traditional sailing through the lens of Jimmy Spithill. by SailGP Posted 21 May 07:55 BST Enterprise Inlands at Ogston Enterprise Inlands at Ogston Martin and Abigail Honnor victorious in fleet of 16 Sixteen boats took to the water at Ogston Sailing Club to compete for the title of Inland National Champion. by Jonathan Woodward Posted 21 May 07:13 BST Hansa Travellers at Frampton on Severn Hansa Travellers at Frampton on Severn Thrilling season opener sets the stage for UK class in 2025 The 2025 Hansa UK season kicked off with a burst of adrenaline at Frampton Sailability's first TT event on April 23rd, where sailors battled unpredictable gusts and shifting winds under a moody, cloud-strewn sky. by Hansa Class UK Posted 20 May 20:58 BST Medway YC Cruiser Spring Series race 5 Medway YC Cruiser Spring Series race 5 Finishing the series with a cheerful prize-giving and BBQ The fifth and final race of the MYC Spring Series took place on a slightly chilly and overcast Sunday morning, with a light 6 - 8 knot north-easterly breeze and the very last of the ebb tide greeting racers gathering on the start line. by Quentin Strauss & Tim Hillhell Posted 20 May 20:33 BST 2025 Rolex Middle Sea Race preview 2025 Rolex Middle Sea Race preview To date, yachts representing ten nations have confirmed their participation There has been an encouraging early wave of entries for the 46th edition of the Rolex Middle Sea Race, set to commence on Saturday, October 18, 2025. by Rolex Middle Sea Race Media Posted 20 May 20:19 BST Optimist Team Racing at Oxford Optimist Team Racing at Oxford 'Team Gust Busters' wins the Ramus Trophy 'Team Gust Busters' won the Ramus Trophy after claiming victory at the IOCA (UK) Team Racing Championships at Oxford Sailing Club on 17th-18th May 2025. by Jane Hudson Posted 20 May 20:01 BST Scottish Series champions will be back to defend Scottish Series champions will be back to defend Jura Scottish Series on Loch Fyne starts soon Last year's overall winners of the Jura Scottish Series, Allan Manuel's Etchells 22 Bounce Back, are returning to Tarbert, Loch Fyne over the coming days looking to defend the class title which they won with a convincing scoreline. by Andi Robertson Posted 20 May 18:58 BST IMA Maxi Europeans Inshore Series Day 2 IMA Maxi Europeans Inshore Series Day 2 Bella Mente wins on corrected time in the coastal race The second day of inshore racing at the IMA Maxi European Championship delivered another spectacular show in the Gulf of Naples, with breathtaking scenery and challenging weather conditions. by Tre Golfi Sailing Week Posted 20 May 17:51 BST RS Tera SW Traveller Series at Whitefriars RS Tera SW Traveller Series at Whitefriars Only in its second year, the series is gaining in popularity For the second year in a row Whitefriars SC in the Cotswold Water Park hosted the first round of the RS Tera South West Traveller Series. Only in its second year, the series is gaining in popularity with the turnout of 24 boats. by Ross & Amy Heyburn Posted 20 May 16:47 BST 52 Super Series fleet is out into the Atlantic 52 Super Series fleet is out into the Atlantic 11-strong fleet is now mustering in Galicia Following the successful shipping of most of the TP52s from Nice in the Mediterranean out into the Atlantic and to Vigo on rugged northwest of Spain, the race fleet is now mustering in Galicia ahead of the GALICIA 52 SUPER SERIES Royal Cup. by 52 Super Series Posted 20 May 16:38 BST RORC Myth of Malham preview RORC Myth of Malham preview Part of IRC Two-Handed National Championship and Cowes Offshore Racing Series The 2025 RORC Myth of Malham Race is set to be a thrilling chapter in offshore sailing, marking the sixth event in the RORC Season's Points Championship—the world's largest offshore racing series. by Louay Habib / RORC Posted 20 May 16:27 BST Royal Solent YC Contessa Regatta Royal Solent YC Contessa Regatta Including Contessa 26 and 28 National Championships Some intensely close racing took place in the Western Solent between Friday 16 - Sunday 18 May during the 2025 Royal Solent Yacht Club Contessa Regatta with 27 boats competing. by Oliver Dewar Posted 20 May 14:45 BST 2025 edition of fivepointfive magazine published 2025 edition of fivepointfive magazine published 5.5 Metre Class now off to Poland for the first time The 2025 edition of fivepointfive Magazine was launched during the recent Alpen Cup at Riva and is now available to read online and download. by Robert Deaves Posted 20 May 13:35 BST Zippy Zero returns to Largs Zippy Zero returns to Largs Largs Chandlers Harken One Design Regatta sees 57 boats on the Clyde Greetings from Zippy the D-Zero, weary from my 516 mile round trip to Largs at the weekend. It was the yearly spring one-design regatta, sponsored by both the local Largs Chandlery and Harken, who make my sleek, efficient body parts. by Zippy Zero Posted 20 May 12:00 BST Spring Series at Royal Temple YC day 2 Spring Series at Royal Temple YC day 2 Ramsgate harbour was rammed with Little Ships ready to leave for Dunkirk In 7-10 knots the IRC fleet was led away by Peter & Alex Jackson's Assassin, the highest rated entry at 1.135, on a two lap triangular course using the Gull Stream and Brake buoys offshore from Sandwich Bay. by Peter Jackson Posted 20 May 11:22 BST ILCA Women's Coaching Weekend at King George SC ILCA Women's Coaching Weekend at King George SC Sailing, skills, and sunshine - thanks to SailingFast and Wildwind King George Sailing Club played host to an ILCA Women's Coaching Programme, welcoming sixteen female sailors from as far away as Lancashire and East Anglia ranging from 14 year olds to, err, ladies of a certain age, all excited to learn together. by Sajni Shah Posted 20 May 10:28 BST Henri-Lloyd supports Jazz Turner's challenge Henri-Lloyd supports Jazz Turner's challenge GBR para-athlete overcomes fears in attempt to break record For a young woman with multiple and complex health issues, Jazz Turner is remarkable calm as she faces her imminent departure on her around Great Britain sailing challenge. by Henri-Lloyd Posted 20 May 09:00 BST Cape 31 Circuit round 2 at the Royal Southern Cape 31 Circuit round 2 at the Royal Southern Jiraffe wins during North Sails May Regatta Round Two of the Cape 31 Race Circuit took place this weekend at the Royal Southern Yacht Club's North Sails May Regatta, delivering three days of high-level racing despite challenging North-Easterly conditions. by Cape 31 Class Posted 20 May 08:03 BST A new IMOCA for Boris Herrmann's Team Malizia A new IMOCA for Boris Herrmann's Team Malizia Three teams have joined forces to build three new boats Boris Herrmann's Team Malizia announces the build of a new IMOCA racing yacht and with it, an unprecedented collaboration. by Team Malizia Posted 20 May 07:01 BST Merlin Vintage Series at Tamesis Merlin Vintage Series at Tamesis An unusual concern for the race team was the juvenile grey seal hogging the ramp A beautiful day, Saturday 17th May, met the eight entrants for the Merlin Rocket Vintage Series open sponsored by Craftinsure at Tamesis, battling for the Southcott and Porteous Cups (Southcott for the overall, Porteous for the winner of the last race). by Rob Hatley Posted 19 May 22:00 BST IMA Maxi Europeans day 1 IMA Maxi Europeans day 1 Jolt takes the lead The International Maxi Association's European Championship, run by Circolo del Remo e della Vela Italia out of Sorrento, began its second phase today with four days of windward-leeward and coastal racing on the Gulf of Naples. by James Boyd / International Maxi Association Posted 19 May 20:57 BST Formula Kite Europeans in Urla overall Formula Kite Europeans in Urla overall Nolot and Pianosi reclaim European Titles, and Maeder wins Open Trophy Racing couldn't have been more dramatic in the medal series day of the 2025 Formula Kite European Championships. With too many passes to count, a steady eight knots and smooth, turquoise water provided a perfect playing field in Urla. by International Kiteboarding Association Posted 19 May 20:48 BST IMA Maxi Europeans Inshore Series Day 1 IMA Maxi Europeans Inshore Series Day 1 A perfect start in Sorrento with sunshine and consistent wind The Sorrento Peninsula delivered picture-perfect conditions for the opening day of inshore racing at the IMA Maxi European Championship, the second stage of the Tre Golfi Sailing Week 2025. by Tre Golfi Sailing Week Posted 19 May 18:55 BST Musto Skiff 2025 Europeans confirmed for Germany Musto Skiff 2025 Europeans confirmed for Germany Taking place in July as part of Warnemünder Woche Thanks to the efforts of the German Class Association, the Musto Skiff International Class has confirmed that a 'European Championship' will be hosted this July as part of Warnemünder Woche. by Musto Skiff Class Association Posted 19 May 18:40 BST RS Northern Championships at Strangford Lough RS Northern Championships at Strangford Lough Tight racing across the RS Aero, RS200 and RS400 classes The RS Northern Championships came to Strangford Lough Yacht Club in County Down, producing some tight racing across the RS Aero, RS200 and RS400 classes. by Peter Gilmore Posted 19 May 18:38 BST Redwing 25th Anniversary Medal at Bembridge Redwing 25th Anniversary Medal at Bembridge With Bembridge One-Design keelboat racing The forecast was mixed, but a warm 10kts from the south meant perfect sunny sailing for the six Redwings and two One-Designs who went afloat on Saturday. by Robin Joy & Laurence Blackburn Posted 19 May 18:12 BST Pirelli is once again partnering with Luna Rossa Pirelli is once again partnering with Luna Rossa Collaboration will focus on virtualization, artificial intelligence and advanced materials Pirelli is once again partnering with Luna Rossa team for the 38th America's Cup, joining the Italian challenger as Official Sponsor and Technical Partner, supporting the team in developing cutting-edge technological solutions. by Luna Rossa Prada Pirelli Posted 19 May 18:01 BST Sailing is for Everyone – and We Mean It Sailing is for Everyone – and We Mean It Rooster are proud to support the communities making that a reality Sailing is a sport with space for everyone - and at Rooster, we're proud to support the communities making that a reality. by Rooster Posted 19 May 17:00 BST NYYC hosts 2025 World Sailing Mid-Year Meeting NYYC hosts 2025 World Sailing Mid-Year Meeting Board conducted a series of productive strategic meetings The gathering brought the World Sailing Board and Council together in person at the Club's historic 44th Street Clubhouse in Manhattan—an iconic venue designed by Whitney Warren, renowned architect of Grand Central Station. by World Sailing Posted 19 May 16:19 BST Kai Marks Dasent Sponsored Sail Fundraiser Kai Marks Dasent Sponsored Sail Fundraiser Raising money for Hurricane-Affected Students from Union Island Secondary School Young Sailor Kai Marks Dasent Sails from St. Vincent to Mustique to Launch Fundraising Campaign for Hurricane-Affected Students from Union Island Secondary School and Vincy Sailing Team. by SVG Sailing Association Posted 19 May 14:52 BST