Women's fleet set for the Copa del Rey MAPFRE Women's fleet set for the Copa del Rey MAPFRE 14 teams in the hunt for the Women's Cup title The Women's Cup Class in the 43rd Copa del Rey MAPFRE will hoist sails with an impressive fleet of 14 female crews, consolidating its position as a benchmark in the regatta calendar. by Copa del Rey MAPFRE Posted 4 Jul 15:13 BST A Royal Pageant on the Thames A Royal Pageant on the Thames RTYC Celebrates 250 Years in Spectacular Style The Royal Thames Yacht Club (RTYC) proudly marked a historic milestone on Saturday, 28th June, with a magnificent pageant along the River Thames - a highlight of its 250th Anniversary celebrations. by Robin Tott Posted 4 Jul 14:59 BST RS21 Worlds entry is open RS21 Worlds entry is open Plus: part exchange scheme, and why is youth sailing so important? RS21 Worlds entry is open, details of our part exchange scheme, and why is youth sailing so important? See also a list of RS events in the UK this summer. by RS Sailing Posted 4 Jul 12:00 BST RS200s at Bowmoor RS200s at Bowmoor Masters Championship and West Country Boat Repairs RS200 Southwest Ugly Tour event Bowmoor was delighted to welcome visitors from as far afield as Bough Beech, Castle Cove, Bartley, Draycote and Chew Valley for the 2025 RS200 Master's Championship and the third round of the West Country Boat Repairs RS200 Southwest Ugly Tour. by Ian Pickard Posted 4 Jul 10:50 BST DF95 Summer Series at Barton's Point week 1 DF95 Summer Series at Barton's Point week 1 With a ghost of a breeze at the Isle of Sheppey With a ghost of a breeze and a 90 degree shift forecast only nine boats attended the first East Kent Summer Series event at the club's Isle of Sheppey venue. Adrian Tomlinson finally got a course set, but it quickly changed to two reaches. by Peter Jackson Posted 4 Jul 10:43 BST ILCA UK Women's Regatta Weekend at Rutland ILCA UK Women's Regatta Weekend at Rutland A stunning weekend for training, racing, yoga, a rules talk and friendship A stunning weekend of warm, sunny weather awaited 24 women and girls and their boats looking for training, racing, yoga, a rules talk and friendship. by Fi Attwell & Aiyushu Modha Posted 4 Jul 08:45 BST 2025 Transat Café L'OR is packed with surprises 2025 Transat Café L'OR is packed with surprises 73 boats sailed by 146 co-skippers will set sail on October 26th 73 boats sailed by 146 co-skippers will set sail on October 26th on the TRANSAT CAFÉ L'OR Le Havre Normandy. by Transat Café L'OR Posted 4 Jul 08:20 BST The Trimaran SVR-Lazartigue is back at sea The Trimaran SVR-Lazartigue is back at sea Peter Burling joining the team for the Rolex Fastnet Race After a refit that began in March, the Trimaran SVR-Lazartigue was relaunched this Thursday, July 3. Lined up for the months ahead is an exciting race programme, culminating this year with the Transat Café L'Or in October. by Trimaran SVR-LAZARTIGUE Posted 4 Jul 06:14 BST Transpac's Middle fleet sets off for Diamond Head Transpac's Middle fleet sets off for Diamond Head Seventeen boats begin the 2,225-mile Pacific Crossing in light air conditions Seventeen boats begin the 2,225-mile Pacific Crossing in light air conditions in Transpac's second start. by David Schmidt Posted 4 Jul 03:39 BST GKSS Match Cup Sweden & Nordea Women's Trophy D4 GKSS Match Cup Sweden & Nordea Women's Trophy D4 High stakes for semi-finalists as the final four teams in each division are locked in The third day of racing at GKSS Match Cup Sweden saw the completion of the quarter-final match-ups in both the Open and Women's class, locking in the final four teams in each division for Friday's semi-finals. by World Match Racing Tour Posted 3 Jul 23:41 BST Northern ILCA circuit at Rudyard Lake Northern ILCA circuit at Rudyard Lake Gritted teeth, hard hiking and several capsizes Rudyard Lake Sailing Club held the latest round of the Northern ILCA circuit with eleven ILCA sailors on Saturday 28th June. by Ben Nelson Posted 3 Jul 21:58 BST Celebrating 50 years of AZAB Celebrating 50 years of AZAB Royal Cornwall YC host gathering of Azores and Back competitors Yachtsmen and women from around the world gathered at the Royal Cornwall Yacht Club to celebrate 50 years since the Club's "Azores and Back" (AZAB) yacht race first set off from Falmouth Harbour. by Louise Midgley Posted 3 Jul 21:38 BST 2025 29er Europeans at Lake Garda Day 1 2025 29er Europeans at Lake Garda Day 1 Five teams tied at the top Ikke Huber / Liam Berger (Switzerland) lead the charge after sweeping all 3 races in the Green fleet — an impressive perfect score of 2 points. Lucas & Moritz Hamm, the dynamic twin duo from Germany, matched their Swiss rivals with consistency and pace. by International 29er Class Posted 3 Jul 21:21 BST 2025 IKA Youth Europeans in Gizzeria day 2 2025 IKA Youth Europeans in Gizzeria day 2 Thrills and spills - with the speed came plenty of racing incidents Day 2 of the Youth European Championships in Gizzeria saw fantastic conditions that gave the racing added pace. With the speed came plenty of racing incidents. by International Kiteboarding Association Posted 3 Jul 19:40 BST Dylan Fletcher joins #TeamMusto Dylan Fletcher joins #TeamMusto The Olympian and 2022 Moth World Champion will become an ambassador for performance clothing brand The Olympian and 2022 Moth World Champion will become an ambassador for the performance clothing brand, with a specific focus on his Moth campaign. by Musto Posted 3 Jul 19:08 BST Gstaad Yacht Club Centenary Trophy Preview Gstaad Yacht Club Centenary Trophy Preview Promising another colourful and memorable chapter in the history of this exceptional race The date is set for Thursday, October 2nd in Saint-Tropez for the 14th edition of the Gstaad Yacht Club Centenary Trophy. This one-of-a-kind regatta is exclusively reserved for classic yachts that are at least 100 years old. by Gstaad Yacht Club Posted 3 Jul 18:59 BST Onboard reporters in the Course des Caps Onboard reporters in the Course des Caps Enjoying the challenge of bringing the race to life In the Course des Caps - Boulogne sur Mer - Banque Populaire du Nord, the Onboard Reporters, or OBRs, are back doing a wonderful job of bringing IMOCA racing to life with pictures, videos, interviews and reports from the boats. by Ed Gorman / IMOCA Globe Series Posted 3 Jul 18:57 BST Rolex TP52 Worlds in Cascais Day 2 Rolex TP52 Worlds in Cascais Day 2 Consistent American Magic Quantum Racing move clear ahead American Magic Quantum Racing stepped three points clear at the top of the 2025 Rolex TP52 World Championship leaderboard today in Cascais, Portugal on the strength of a first and third from two breezy races. by 52 Super Series Posted 3 Jul 18:49 BST 505 UK Nationals at Weymouth 505 UK Nationals at Weymouth Michael Sims and Carl Gibbon hold back Howie Hamlin and Andy Zinn Apart from one 'stumble' in Race 7, the two leading boats were almost invisibly tied together to the point that after 8 races, they were tied on points. by Dougal Henshall Posted 3 Jul 18:38 BST OK Dinghy Europeans at Warnemünde preview OK Dinghy Europeans at Warnemünde preview 118 sailors from 14 nations on the entry list The 2025 OK Dinghy European Championship opens in Warnemünde this weekend with 118 sailors from 14 nations on the entry list. It will take place in the first half of Warnemünder Woche. by Robert Deaves Posted 3 Jul 18:37 BST Salcombe Merlin Rocket Week Day 5 Salcombe Merlin Rocket Week Day 5 Wall to wall sunshine for the 102 teams The fifth morning dawned with wall to wall sunshine and a 5 knot SW sea breeze popped in at the surprisingly early time of 8.30, promising a good day's racing for the 102 teams. by Tim Fells Posted 3 Jul 18:32 BST Unforgettable Transatlantic Race 2025 finish Unforgettable Transatlantic Race 2025 finish First to arrive was Ocean Fifty Calamity, co-skippered by Timo Tavio and Kimo Nordström. It was rush hour in Cowes on Day 15 of the west-to-east Transatlantic Race 2025, as boats crossed the finish line in Cowes within minutes of each other after an epic 3,000-mile battle for top honors in IRC 1. by Louay Habib / NYYC Posted 3 Jul 16:10 BST Melges24 European Series in Monfalcone Preview Melges24 European Series in Monfalcone Preview The venue is a top-tier sailing hub in the Adriatic region With just under three months to go until the highlight of the Melges 24 season - the World Championship in Trieste - the class continues to build momentum with the next stop of the 2025 Melges 24 European Sailing Series, held in Monfalcone, Italy. by International Melges 24 Class Association Posted 3 Jul 15:54 BST Chichester Yacht Club Optimist Open Preview Chichester Yacht Club Optimist Open Preview Registration is open and visitors are very welcome Registration is open for this year's Chichester Yacht Club Optimist Open on Sunday the 13th of July. Visitors are very welcome to come and enjoy the clubs facilities while watching the racing from CYC's lawns. by Mark Green Posted 3 Jul 15:43 BST Wayfarer Southern Areas at Whitstable Wayfarer Southern Areas at Whitstable First class visit to Whitstable for many years Whitstable Yacht Club played host to a fantastic Wayfarer Open Meeting over the weekend of June 28-29, featuring four competitive races that tested the mettle of the fleet. This event was part of the Craftinsure National Circuit. by Sam Pygall Posted 3 Jul 14:56 BST iQFOiL World Championships set to open in Aarhus iQFOiL World Championships set to open in Aarhus Olympic medalists and world-class riders gather in Denmark for the biggest iQFOiL event of the year. The stage is set in Aarhus for a spectacular week of high-speed sailing as the iQFOiL World Championships 2025 kick off on 4 July, bringing together over 200 of the world's best windsurfers from more than 40 nations. by iQFOiL Communications Posted 3 Jul 14:28 BST Tom Dolan in the Course des Caps update Tom Dolan in the Course des Caps update The IMOCA 60 Charal has "Switched to Full Throttle" Irish offshore sailor Tom Dolan is now four days into racing aboard the high-performance IMOCA 60 Charal, skippered by French sailing legend Jérémie Beyou, as part of the prestigious Course des Caps. by Tom Dolan Racing Posted 3 Jul 14:10 BST The Ocean Race Europe to showcase new race tracker The Ocean Race Europe to showcase new race tracker Developed with PredictWind to revolutionise race coverage The Ocean Race, often described as the toughest test of a team in sport and widely recognised as a leader in impactful ocean health initiatives, and PredictWind, a global leader in marine weather forecasting, are collaborating on a new race tracker. by Casey Hodges Posted 3 Jul 13:44 BST Celtic Challenge at Glandore Harbour Celtic Challenge at Glandore Harbour Junior sailors steer the way to victory in annual team race The vibrant spirit of sailing camaraderie was alive and kicking in Glandore over the weekend as GHYC proudly hosted the much-anticipated annual team race against RAYC. The friendly rivalry, known as the Celtic Challenge, was anything but tame. by Heather Mahmood Posted 3 Jul 11:12 BST Melges24 European Sailing Series mid-season update Melges24 European Sailing Series mid-season update Southern teams dominate as Northern events heat up With five ranking events completed in the 2025 Melges 24 European Sailing Series, the standings showcase fierce competition, particularly driven by the Central and Southern European fleets. by International Melges 24 Class Association Posted 3 Jul 10:53 BST Oliver Heer confirms 2028 Vendée Globe ambition Oliver Heer confirms 2028 Vendée Globe ambition The Swiss skipper aims to return for the 2028 edition of the legendary solo race with a newer boat After completing the Vendée Globe 2024 on his first attempt, Oliver Heer, the Swiss-German skipper of Tut gut Sailing, has confirmed his intention to return for the 2028 edition of the legendary solo race. by Oliver Heer Ocean Racing Posted 3 Jul 09:18 BST SailingFast to provide unrivalled event support SailingFast to provide unrivalled event support During the WASZP Games at the Weymouth & Portland National Sailing Academy SailingFast UK is set to land in Weymouth on the 8th of July and will be on-site until the 26th of July to provide the GOLD STANDARD in event support. by WASZP Class Posted 3 Jul 08:00 BST Ajax East Coast Championship 2025 Ajax East Coast Championship 2025 A weekend of great racing in Dovercourt Bay With the Ajax Nationals to be held at St Mawes Sailing Club in 2025, this year the Royal Harwich fleet's main event was the East Coast Championship. As ever, boats were based in Shotley Marina for the weekend and racing held in Dovercourt Bay. by James Williams Posted 3 Jul 05:56 BST Chipstead SC Juniors Mid-summer Regatta 2025 Chipstead SC Juniors Mid-summer Regatta 2025 Perfect conditions for the 57 sailors taking part On 28th June 2025 Chipmates, the Junior Class at Chipstead SC, arrived to champagne sailing conditions for this year's mid-summer regatta. With lovely warm temperatures and wind averaging 9mph with gusts up to about 18mph. by Rebecca Asker & Simon Gillow Posted 3 Jul 05:39 BST 2025 29er Europeans at Lake Garda Opening Ceremony 2025 29er Europeans at Lake Garda Opening Ceremony More than 500 sailors paraded through the Riva del Garda's beautiful streets The 2025 29er European Championship officially opened today in stunning Riva del Garda, hosted by Fraglia Vela Riva. More than 500 sailors paraded through the city's beautiful streets in a colorful, high-energy opening ceremony. by International 29er Class Posted 2 Jul 23:21 BST The power of tech The power of tech What is the cost of safety? How do you measure it? More importantly, how do you appreciate it? What is the cost of safety? How do you measure it? More importantly, how do you appreciate it? by John Curnow, Sail-World.com AUS Editor Posted 2 Jul 23:00 BST Jazz Turner Faces Everything and Rises Jazz Turner Faces Everything and Rises Non-stop, solo, unassisted British Isles navigation has captivated sailors & non-sailors alike Jazz Turner's Project FEAR, her non-stop, solo, unassisted navigation of the British Isles in her Albin Vega 27ft yacht has captivated sailors and non-sailors alike. by Henri-Lloyd Posted 2 Jul 22:29 BST GKSS Match Cup Sweden & Nordea Women's Trophy D3 GKSS Match Cup Sweden & Nordea Women's Trophy D3 Surprise exits in Marstrand as Quarter-Finalists decided The qualifying round-robin stages at GKSS Match Cup Sweden in Marstrand finished today with the surprise departure of defending champion USA's Chris Poole/ Riptide Racing and Switzerland's Eric Monnin/ Capvis Swiss Match Racing Team from the Open Class. by World Match Racing Tour Posted 2 Jul 22:22 BST Rolex TP52 Worlds in Cascais Day 1 Rolex TP52 Worlds in Cascais Day 1 Sled sparkle in Cascais' Atlantic surf to lead After seemingly being starved of boisterous top end conditions for some years now Okura's Sled crew have been relishing a return to big breezes and big waves. by 52 Super Series Posted 2 Jul 22:08 BST Europe Masters Championships at Hayling Day 1 Europe Masters Championships at Hayling Day 1 The Brits showed the fleet their experience in Hayling Bay It was with some relief that the rain came overnight and the morning of the 2nd July was showery, grey but importantly much cooler, a big change to the last few days. by Lucy Boreham Posted 2 Jul 21:52 BST Freestyle Pro Tour Paros overall Freestyle Pro Tour Paros overall The Meltemi winds once again set the stage for the final day As the riders gathered at the event site of the 2025 FPT Paros for one last time and the Meltemi winds once again began blowing strong, the stage for the final day of the event was set. by Freestyle Pro Tour Posted 2 Jul 20:12 BST 2025 IKA Youth Europeans in Gizzeria day 1 2025 IKA Youth Europeans in Gizzeria day 1 Rising stars shine at Youth Kitefoil Euros kickoff Some of the world's best young kite foilers started racing today in southern Italy aiming to become Youth European champions. by International Kiteboarding Association Posted 2 Jul 19:14 BST UK Snipes set for record attendance at Stone UK Snipes set for record attendance at Stone Already there are 27 Snipes entered which includes 5 women and 4 junior helms There will be a record number (for many years) of Snipes participating in the Stone Sailing Club open meeting on Saturday 12th and Sunday 13th July which will be run in conjunction with the Shearwater Class open. by Sue Roberts Posted 2 Jul 18:50 BST Salcombe Merlin Rocket Week Day 4 Salcombe Merlin Rocket Week Day 4 Random gusts from every direction, including vertical Past the halfway stage and the weather served up another wind direction for the fourth day of Helly Hansen Salcombe Merlin Week. by Tim Fells Posted 2 Jul 16:39 BST Rolex Fastnet Race: Offshore classics set to race Rolex Fastnet Race: Offshore classics set to race IRC Zero has a rich seam of ocean-going history running through it IRC Zero has a rich seam of ocean-going history running through it. While French round the world race legend Jean-Luc Van Den Heede (aka VDH) isn't competing in the Rolex Fastnet Race, two of his former steeds will be on the IRC Zero start line. by Andy Rice / RORC Posted 2 Jul 16:21 BST Four days to start the 5th AEGEAN 600 Four days to start the 5th AEGEAN 600 The fleet has a wide range of sizes and types represented Nearly all 60 teams are assembled here at the Olympic Marine venue getting ready for the start of the 5th edition of the AEGEAN 600, organized by the Hellenic Offshore Race Club (HORC) with co-organizers being Olympic Marine and Region of Attica. by Hellenic Offshore Racing Club Posted 2 Jul 16:20 BST Great Yarmouth & Gorleston Beach Regatta Great Yarmouth & Gorleston Beach Regatta A good test for competitors over a range of sailing conditions This year's GYGSC Beach Regatta was held over the weekend of the 28th and 29th June. It was a weekend of contrasting weather, very warm and windy on Saturday, cooler and a calmer on Sunday (but still warm). by Dave Houghton Posted 2 Jul 15:48 BST The Magenta Project unveils new brand identity The Magenta Project unveils new brand identity As part of its milestone tenth anniversary As part of its milestone tenth anniversary, The Magenta Project is excited to launch a refreshed brand identity and the first phase of its new website, reinforcing its commitment to equity and inclusion for women in sailing. by The Magenta Project Posted 2 Jul 15:47 BST