12ft Skiff season ready to launch 12ft Skiff season ready to launch With the 63rd Interdominion Championship between Australia and New Zealand opening the New Year The NSW 12 Foot Skiff sailing calendar has been announced and the program will be in full swing later this month, while the pot boiler 63rd Interdominion Championship between Australia and New Zealand, will open New Year's racing in January 2026. by Di Pearson / 12ft Skiff media Posted 13 Oct 21:44 BST Abu Dhabi to host the GKA Kite World Tour Abu Dhabi to host the GKA Kite World Tour Top kiteboarders will take to Fahid Island's waters in a six-day spectacle of high-flying action Abu Dhabi will host the GKA Kite World Tour for the very first time, bringing back-to-back World Cups in Hydrofoil Big Air and Freestyle to Fahid Island, Abu Dhabi's newest coastal wellness destination and the world's first Fitwel-certified island. by GKA Kite World Tour Posted 13 Oct 21:05 BST Mighty Magenta Community Hub launched Mighty Magenta Community Hub launched A unique platform for sailing and the marine industry The Magenta Project, a global charity driving equity and inclusion in sailing and the wider marine industry, is proud to announce the launch of the Mighty Magenta Community Hub - a bold and vibrant digital space designed to connect, inspire, and empower. by The Magenta Project Posted 13 Oct 19:29 BST Contessa 32 class 2025 season ends on a high note Contessa 32 class 2025 season ends on a high note Much to look forward to in 2026 The Contessa 32 class has had a highly competitive season on the Solent with 23 boats competing in the annual points series which culminated in the class National Championship at Cowes in late September. by Peter Binning Posted 13 Oct 18:59 BST Abu Dhabi to host GWA Wingfoil World Cup finale Abu Dhabi to host GWA Wingfoil World Cup finale The event will see the sport's top athletes descend on Fahid Island Abu Dhabi, the capital of the United Arab Emirates, will make history this autumn as it hosts the GWA Wingfoil World Cup for the very first time, serving as the grand finale of the 2025 FreeFly Slalom season. by Ian MacKinnon Posted 13 Oct 18:56 BST ITCA Rooster Southern Series overall ITCA Rooster Southern Series overall Concludes with the Shoreham Super South Congratulations to all our Southern Topper sailors who competed at the Shoreham Super South on 11-12th October, the final event in the ITCA Rooster Southern Traveller Series 2025. by Sally Wilson Posted 13 Oct 18:41 BST Breeze vs Cool Breeze Breeze vs Cool Breeze What is the difference between these two Henri-Lloyd jackets? Engineered with the same 2-later PFC-Free DRI SHELL technology, the Breeze and Cool Breeze delivery marine grade tech. The difference lies in the climate. by Henri-Lloyd Posted 13 Oct 16:00 BST Osprey Inland Championship at Blithfield Osprey Inland Championship at Blithfield Despite the wind predictions being light to nearly nothing, 15 teams rocked up Despite the wind predictions being light to nearly nothing, 15 teams rocked up at Blithfield for the final event of the season. by Paddy Lewis Posted 13 Oct 15:31 BST Poole Lifeboat Station named Official Charity Poole Lifeboat Station named Official Charity Partnering with the International Paint Poole Regatta 2026 The International Paint Poole Regatta is proud to announce Poole Lifeboat Station as its official charity partner for the event, scheduled from 22-25 May 2026. by Chris Jones Posted 13 Oct 14:26 BST LOMO Blaze Inland Championship at Bala LOMO Blaze Inland Championship at Bala For this year's finale, the class returns to a historical venue The LOMO Blaze Inland Championship event remains a fitting send-off to the Blaze season and in recent years has likewise played final fiddle to the Blaze Traveller Series. by Andy Wilson & Christian Smart Posted 13 Oct 12:54 BST The ultimate chase boat The ultimate chase boat Key requirements for world-class race support When the world's top sailors take to the water, their performance is only part of the story. Behind every race team, there is an equally committed shore crew ensuring the athletes have the support they need to compete at the highest level. by Ancasta Group Posted 13 Oct 12:00 BST Malta welcomes a world-class fleet Malta welcomes a world-class fleet For the 2025 Yachting Malta Coastal Race The 2025 Yachting Malta Coastal Race sets sail from Marsamxett Harbour on Wednesday 15 October, marking the traditional warm-up for the Rolex Middle Sea Race, which follows on Saturday 18 October. by Rolex Middle Sea Race Media Posted 13 Oct 11:41 BST ILCA Northern Series 2025 Series ILCA Northern Series 2025 Series A packed season of thirteen events across the region The 2025 ILCA Northern Series ended after a packed season of thirteen events across the region, showcasing some of the best single handed racing talent in the country. by Gordon Riddell Posted 13 Oct 06:57 BST Bembridge Illusion Trafalgar Trophy 2025 Bembridge Illusion Trafalgar Trophy 2025 A possible record of 23 entries for the first event of the season After last weekend's strong winds linked to Storm Amy, it was quite a relief that this weekend conditions were considerably more friendly - especially as there were twenty-three entries on Saturday - possibly a record for the first Regatta of the season. by Mike Samuelson Posted 13 Oct 06:45 BST Sydney to Auckland Ocean Race Day 3 Sydney to Auckland Ocean Race Day 3 Unpleasant night at sea Last night was a harsh reminder of how a beautiful sail on the ocean can change in an instant, as it did last night, requiring quick thinking and action as crews worked together to bring things back under control. by Di Pearson / Sydney to Auckland media Posted 13 Oct 01:14 BST 49er & 49erFX and Nacra 17 Worlds overall 49er & 49erFX and Nacra 17 Worlds overall Botín and Trittel Paul clinch first world title as Gimson and Burnet prevail in Cagliari showdown The 2025 49er, 49erFX, and Nacra 17 World Championships wrapped up in spectacular style today with a double-race medal series that crowned three deserving world champions. by Andy Rice Posted 12 Oct 19:16 BST Barcolana57 presented by Generali overall Barcolana57 presented by Generali overall More than 400,000 people on land and at sea and victory for Arca SGR More than 400,000 people on land and at sea, victory for Arca SGR, 2nd place for daughter Marta Benussi and third for Prosecco Doc Shockwave": in Trieste, the world's greatest sailing celebration delivered sporting excellence and tremendous entertainment. by Barcolana Posted 12 Oct 19:16 BST 2.4mR Worlds at Lake Garda, Italy overall 2.4mR Worlds at Lake Garda, Italy overall The conclusion of an epic event The Inclusive 2.4mR World Championship 2025 officially concluded today at Fraglia Vela Malcesine, after four intense days of top-level Open and Para sailing on the stunning waters of Lake Garda. by Fraglia Vela Malcesine Posted 12 Oct 17:31 BST European Landyachting Championships European Landyachting Championships A tribute to spirit, skill, and legacy at Hoylake The 2025 European Landyachting Championships opened under grey skies and damp sand, as the tide and rain of the previous week left the beach at Hoylake wetter than ideal. Yet, despite challenging conditions, enthusiasm was undiminished. by Nick Heather Posted 12 Oct 14:00 BST Arca Sgr wins 57th edition of Barcolana Arca Sgr wins 57th edition of Barcolana The race took place in light wind conditions, with 1865 boats at start and over 15,000 people at sea Arca Sgr of Fast and Furio Sailing Team has won the 57th edition of Barcolana presented by Generali, crossing the finish line first on an upwind leg at 12 knots of speed, with a race time of 1 hour, 43 minutes and 42 seconds. by Barcolana Posted 12 Oct 12:08 BST 18ft Skiffs: SIXT Spring Championship, Race 1 18ft Skiffs: SIXT Spring Championship, Race 1 An unfortunate opening to the Australian 18 Footers League's 2025-26 summer season It was an unfortunate opening to the Australian 18 Footers League's 2025-26 summer season today when strong westerly winds, gusting to more than 30 knots, forced the club to abandon Race 1 of the SIXT Spring 18ft skiff Championship on Sydney Harbour. by Frank Quealey Posted 12 Oct 07:21 BST 49er & 49erFX and Nacra 17 Worlds Day 5 49er & 49erFX and Nacra 17 Worlds Day 5 Veterans school the Newbies on a swell day in Cagliari Jonas Warrer and Mathias Lehm Sletten (DEN 79): 2-2-1 day vaults them into third overall. by Andy Rice Posted 12 Oct 02:19 BST Sydney to Auckland Ocean Race Day 2 Sydney to Auckland Ocean Race Day 2 Competition is on as Lucky continues to lead Bryon Ehrhart's Lucky (USA) continues to lead the Sydney to Auckland Ocean Race (S2A) on the water this morning, barrelling along at up to 20 knots across the Tasman Sea, her destination in Auckland, approximately 1022 nautical miles away at 8.30am. by Di Pearson / Sydney to Auckland media Posted 11 Oct 23:55 BST Freestyle Pro Tour Geneva day 4 Freestyle Pro Tour Geneva day 4 Caers craziness continues, Esteve flies high and SVB-72 is back to tow-in As we entered Day 4 of the FPT Geneva, all eyes were once again on Foilstyle. After a full day on standby before the first qualifying round yesterday, the forecast finally looked promising, and riders were more than ready to get things under way. by Freestyle Pro Tour Posted 11 Oct 21:48 BST 2.4mR Worlds at Lake Garda, Italy Day 3 2.4mR Worlds at Lake Garda, Italy Day 3 The final battles before the grand finale Weather conditions continue to bring light afternoon winds, making the races of the 2.4mR World Championship particularly technical and demanding. by Fraglia Vela Malcesine Posted 11 Oct 18:47 BST ITCA Topper NS1 at Draycote Water ITCA Topper NS1 at Draycote Water You know you're in for an exciting sailing weekend when the storm has a name! With storm Amy forecast for the weekend there was a lot of speculation as to whether NS1 at Draycote Water Sailing Club would go ahead or not, with a final decision being emailed out on Friday at 10am. by Mark Turner Posted 11 Oct 18:40 BST GKA Kite-Surf World Cup Dakhla 2025 wrap up GKA Kite-Surf World Cup Dakhla 2025 wrap up Airton Cozzolino and Capucine Delannoy claim victory As golden light fell over Dakhla's desert coastline, Airton Cozzolino sealed victory after a day of thrilling battles and upsets — marking a spectacular start to the GKA Kite-Surf World Cup Dakhla 2025. by GKA Kite World Tour Posted 11 Oct 17:18 BST Amateur Boating Photographer Competition winners! Amateur Boating Photographer Competition winners! Another stunning set of photos in the Stoneways Marine Insurance competition The annual competition which has now run for four years, aims to showcase the marine industry and boating lifestyle through the photographic talent and artistic viewpoint of those involved in all aspects of boating. by Stoneways Marine Posted 11 Oct 16:05 BST Musto Skiff 2025 Highlights Musto Skiff 2025 Highlights Plus what's ahead for 2026 It's been a good year for the Musto Skiff class, kicking off with the World Championships in Sydney and rolling through a packed calendar of racing and training across Europe and Australia. by International Musto Skiff Class Committee Posted 11 Oct 14:35 BST 52nd St. Thomas International Regatta entry open 52nd St. Thomas International Regatta entry open Set for April 3-5, 2026 Get ready to STIR up the fun! Entry is now open for the 2026 St. Thomas International Regatta (STIR), set for April 3-5, 2026. by Carol Bareuther Posted 11 Oct 14:34 BST DF95 Autumn Series at Barton's Point week 2 DF95 Autumn Series at Barton's Point week 2 Perfect A rig conditions for East Kent RSC 10 members met at Barton's Point in perfect A rig conditions for the 2nd Autumn series regatta, with Ralph Wilkinson officiating. Adrian Tomlinson laid the course as Rob Owens overslept! by Peter Jackson Posted 11 Oct 10:06 BST IOCA Optimist End of Seasons at Parkstone IOCA Optimist End of Seasons at Parkstone A very breezy weekend in the UK The IOCA Optimist End of Season Championships was set over a very breezy weekend at Parkstone Yacht Club, October 4-5th 2025. Storm Amy led to the cancellation of Day 1, but by Sunday the wind had moderated, and three fleets braved the gusty conditions. by IOCA UK Posted 11 Oct 10:00 BST Dalgety Bay Supernova Open Dalgety Bay Supernova Open Final stage in the Optimal Scottish Supernova Cup A fleet of eight Supernovas converged on Dalgety Bay Sailing Club, Fife, in the shadow of the Forth Road Bridge for the final stage in the Optimal Scottish Supernova Cup. by Andrew Macdonald Posted 11 Oct 08:18 BST Ripon National 12 and Double Hander Weekend Ripon National 12 and Double Hander Weekend Smiles throughout the weekend pay back all the effort The forecast for Storm Amy was winds in the high 20s and gusts in the high 30s, add that to a sailing venue known for shifty conditions and you would think it would put sailors off. by Tim Hampshire Posted 11 Oct 08:04 BST Sydney to Auckland Ocean Race Start Sydney to Auckland Ocean Race Start Lucky leads in early stages Bryon Ehrhart's Lucky was lucky to make the start of the Sydney to Auckland Ocean Race today, but make it the Juan K 88 from the USA did and led the charge to Sydney Heads, turning left at 1.12pm after the 1pm start near Sow & Pigs Reef at Watsons Bay. by Di Pearson / Sydney to Auckland media Posted 11 Oct 07:44 BST 49er & 49erFX and Nacra 17 Worlds Day 4 49er & 49erFX and Nacra 17 Worlds Day 4 SailGP stars do a "Max Verstappen" to take control of the 49er Worlds From SailGP to skiff supremacy: Spain's Diego Botín and Florian Trittel jumped to the top of the leaderboard at the 2025 49er World Championship in Cagliari after a commanding day on the water. by Andy Rice Posted 11 Oct 07:21 BST 2.4mR Worlds at Lake Garda, Italy Day 2 2.4mR Worlds at Lake Garda, Italy Day 2 3 races in even lighter Ora winds than on the opening day The second day of racing at the 2.4mR World Championship delivered even lighter Ora winds than on the opening day, setting the stage for another technically demanding afternoon on Lake Garda. by Fraglia Vela Malcesine Posted 10 Oct 22:39 BST Freestyle Pro Tour Geneva day 3 Freestyle Pro Tour Geneva day 3 Neubauer, Kempen and Müller secure final spots The plan was clear: Foilstyle was on the cards, with the first possible start set for 10:00. Riders took to the water on bigger gear, testing the light morning breeze, but once again, Geneva kept everyone guessing. by Freestyle Pro Tour Posted 10 Oct 21:48 BST 12th Carey Olsen Jersey Regatta 12th Carey Olsen Jersey Regatta Postponed but still attracting almost 70 boats The Carey Olsen Jersey Regatta swansong proved to be a story of two halves, this year. Originally scheduled for 12-14 September, high winds caused this 'flagship' event to be postponed to 26-28 September when conditions were certainly more benign. by Bill Harris Posted 10 Oct 21:37 BST DF95 Met and Southern Travellers Series overall DF95 Met and Southern Travellers Series overall Nigel Barrow wins with an unbeatable 400 points The final round of the series is now complete. Six of the planned seven events took place. Unfortunately, Hampton Court had to cancel but hope to be back in 2026. by Jim La Roche Posted 10 Oct 17:55 BST J/70 UK Grand Slam Series 2025 Round Up J/70 UK Grand Slam Series 2025 Round Up Huge momentum building across the fleet Last weekend (4th - 5th October) marked the conclusion of the 2025 UK Grand Slam. With some of the World Championship berths still undecided, this final event was as hotly contested as all of events throughout the seven round series. by J/70 UK Class / Ruby Dent Posted 10 Oct 16:45 BST RS Aero UK Women's Championship at Notts County RS Aero UK Women's Championship at Notts County A day of training and games, followed by racing on Sunday The much-anticipated 2025 RS Aero UK Women's Championships were held on the weekend of the 26/27th September at Notts County Sailing Club. Competitors arrived bright and early on the Saturday morning to a nice light breeze and overcast conditions. by Rebecca Ogden Posted 10 Oct 12:24 BST Flying 15 South African Nationals Preview Flying 15 South African Nationals Preview A scattering of top South African sailors will be converging at the Vaal Dam A scattering of top South African sailors will be converging at the Vaal Dam to compete in the annual Flying 15 Nationals on the 18 and 19 October, hosted by Aeolians in the North Bay. by Sophie Thompson Posted 10 Oct 11:56 BST Vane 36R Dave Rose Trophy at Fleetwood Vane 36R Dave Rose Trophy at Fleetwood A good handful of the hardened regulars took their chance with the storm Caught at the back end of the latest storm 'AMY' it seemed highly unlikely anyone would turn up on the Sunday morning. So everyone else also thought the same too. A pleasant surprise for all when a good handful of the hardened regulars took their chance. by Tony Wilson Posted 10 Oct 11:22 BST Innovative Energy Solutions & Technology Transfer Innovative Energy Solutions & Technology Transfer Ferrari Hypersail brings knowledge from Sports Cars to Sailing During the Technology and Innovation Workshop dedicated to the presentation of the components of the first Ferrari elettrica, the Hypersail team unveiled a preview of the technologies for energy management on the boat. by Ferrari Hypersail Posted 10 Oct 11:07 BST 49er & 49erFX and Nacra 17 Worlds Day 3 49er & 49erFX and Nacra 17 Worlds Day 3 Sweden, Australia and Italy all move to the top Some great breeze for foiling in the catamarans and full-on planing in the skiffs, with some surprise leaders in the 49er and 49erFX and a not-so-surprising new leader in the Nacra 17 fleet... by Andy Rice Posted 10 Oct 06:29 BST 2.4mR Worlds at Lake Garda, Italy Day 1 2.4mR Worlds at Lake Garda, Italy Day 1 A gentle Ora breeze builds throughout the afternoon for the 56 sailors The Inclusive 2.4mR World Championship 2025 officially began today in the waters of Lake Garda, hosted by Fraglia Vela Malcesine. by Fraglia Vela Malcesine Posted 9 Oct 21:13 BST Freestyle Pro Tour Geneva day 2 Freestyle Pro Tour Geneva day 2 Skateboards and slacklines with a touch of tow-in Day Two at the Freestyle Pro Tour Geneva started with high hopes for Foilstyle, but nature had other plans. The original schedule promised a full day of Foilstyle heats followed by Tow-In action at sunset. by Freestyle Pro Tour Posted 9 Oct 21:10 BST