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The Winner-Takes-All Race
Could this be the best option for the Olympics?
© Sailing Energy
49er & 49erFX & Nacra 17 Worlds conclude
Botín & Trittel Paul clinch first world title as Gimson and Burnet prevail in Cagliari showdown
© Sailing Energy
2.4mR Worlds at Lake Garda overall
The conclusion of an epic event
© Beatrice Colombo for Fraglia Vela Malcesine
DP World Spain Sail Grand Prix
Emirates GBR sit first on leaderboard after dominant weekend
© Ricardo Pinto for SailGP
Crossroads Moment for Olympic Sailing
Many changes to scoring over the last 20 years - it looks like it's all change again
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Yachting Malta Coastal Race
Yachting Malta Coastal Race
A perfect prelude to the 46th Rolex Middle Sea Race
The Yachting Malta Coastal Race, organised by the Royal Malta Yacht Club, provided a thrilling variety of conditions for an international fleet — a fitting appetizer ahead of the 46th Rolex Middle Sea Race.
by Royal Malta Yacht Club
Posted 15 Oct 21:17 BST
Hamble Winter Series 2025 Race Week 2
Hamble Winter Series 2025 Race Week 2
Wind was again the major discussion point as the weekend approached
For the second week running, wind was the major discussion point as the weekend approached. This time, however, it was an apparent lack of puff, particularly on the Saturday.
by Trevor Pountain
Posted 15 Oct 16:01 BST
Craftinsure Lark open meeting at Itchenor
Craftinsure Lark open meeting at Itchenor
Great hospitality and exceptional race management
The weekend of the 11th & 12th of October saw the Lark class descend on Itchenor once again for their annual open meeting. With the light wind forecast for the Saturday the race team sensibly decided to postpone the start.
by Nigel Scott
Posted 15 Oct 15:45 BST
OK P&B Southern Championship at Poole
OK P&B Southern Championship at Poole
It was consistency that proved decisive
The weekend of the 11th-12th October saw the British OK Dinghy Southern Championships hosted by Poole Yacht Club. Eighteen sailors made their way along the south coast for what promised to be a weekend of sunshine and gentle breeze.
by Anthony Osman
Posted 15 Oct 14:50 BST
Women's Match Racing & The Magenta Project partner
Women's Match Racing & The Magenta Project partner
The Magenta Project will be named as an Official Charity Partner of the Women's WMRT
The Women's WMRT today announced a new strategic partnership with The Magenta Project, the award-winning global charity founded in 2015 to promote and build greater equity and inclusion for women in the sport of sailing and the wider marine industry.
by Women's WMRT
Posted 15 Oct 13:29 BST
America's Cup: Partnership Agreement reached
America's Cup: Partnership Agreement reached
The clock is now ticking to the close of entry period on the 31st October 2025
Establishing a bold new governance structure bringing all participating teams in the Louis Vuitton 38th America's Cup together to govern and grow the America's Cup collectively.
by America's Cup Media
Posted 15 Oct 12:59 BST
RS400 Scottish Series at Dalgety Bay
RS400 Scottish Series at Dalgety Bay
With old hands, newer crews, and even some coaxed out of retirement
Dalgety Bay Sailing Club was the setting for the final showdown of the RS400 2025 Scottish Tour calendar, and also the Scottish Championships. Anticipation had built in the fleet leading up to the weekend.
by Richard Hope
Posted 15 Oct 12:12 BST
2025 Aloha Classic Grand Final day 1
2025 Aloha Classic Grand Final day 1
Strong performances and early signals in the world title race
The 2025 Aloha Classic Grand Final, presented by WINDSURF AI, opened in classic Ho'okipa conditions, with steady trade winds and clean mast high set waves, setting the stage for the Challenger Rounds.
by International Windsurfing Tour
Posted 15 Oct 10:56 BST
Nacra 15 UK Nationals at the Allspars Final Fling
Nacra 15 UK Nationals at the Allspars Final Fling
The fleet joins in the fun in sunny Plymouth
Nacra 15 sailors from across the UK gathered at the Royal Western Yacht Club on Saturday the 11th of October in sunny Plymouth for their National Championship, held this year as part of the Allspars Final Fling.
by Jessica Patterson & Patrick Hill (GBR070)
Posted 15 Oct 06:35 BST
Etchells Worlds coming to San Diego
Etchells Worlds coming to San Diego
The highly anticipated event is bringing the best of the best from all around the world
Next spring, the International Etchells Class will descend upon the waters of San Diego, California for the 2026 Etchells World Championship hosted by San Diego Yacht Club May 7 - May 15, 2026.
by San Diego Yacht Club
Posted 15 Oct 00:35 BST
Sydney to Auckland Ocean Race Day 5
Sydney to Auckland Ocean Race Day 5
Fleet slows down as breeze lightens
The Sydney to Auckland Ocean Race (S2A) is evoking all sorts of emotions aboard the yachts remaining at sea, as conditions go from wild and wet to light and tricky as breakages start to take their toll and New Zealand seems so far away for some.
by Di Pearson / Sydney to Auckland media
Posted 15 Oct 00:11 BST
The Winner-Takes-All Race
The Winner-Takes-All Race
Event format at the 49er, 49erFX & Nacra 17 Worlds could be the best option for the Olympics
The 49er, 49erFX and Nacra 17 World Championships just held in Cagliari, Italy, could well be the most important held in the class. Not just that, it may influence how sailing happens at the Olympics.
by Mark Jardine
Posted 14 Oct 20:00 BST
Vaikobi's top-rated polarized shades
Vaikobi's top-rated polarized shades
VIZE+ Polarized Ocean Eyewear - lenses made for the ocean environment
With lenses made for the ocean environment, Vaikobi's VIZE+ Polarized Ocean Eyewear is too good to look away. But don't just take their word for it... all their polarized sunglasses have been tested and reviewed by ocean frothers all over the world!
by Vaikobi
Posted 14 Oct 18:30 BST
#TeamMusto welcomes new ambassador
#TeamMusto welcomes new ambassador
Tom Laperche, skipper of SVR-Lazartigue joins some of the biggest names in the sport
Musto, the world's leading performance brand, has signed Tom Laperche, French skipper of SVR-LAZARTIGUE, to join the ranks of #TeamMusto.
by Musto
Posted 14 Oct 17:28 BST
Inaugural Sea Sure Zenith Nationals Preview
Inaugural Sea Sure Zenith Nationals Preview
The new fleet is set for Warsash this weekend
To say I was shocked would be an understatement. As the new Chairman of the Zenith Class Association, I hadn't even finished my first coffee at the RYA Dinghy Show when the Hartleys suggested I should go ahead and book the 2025 Zenith Nationals.
by Peter Slater
Posted 14 Oct 17:18 BST
Merlin Rockets at the Allspars Final Fling
Merlin Rockets at the Allspars Final Fling
Joining 73 other dinghies of varying sizes and abilities
We arrived to glassy seas with zero wind, however the PRO decided that we should all head out to see if any wind would materialise. The fleet drifted out into the sound with the tide and after a considerable wait, a small zephyr of breeze arrived.
by William Warren
Posted 14 Oct 17:12 BST
Blaze Scottish Championship at Helensburgh
Blaze Scottish Championship at Helensburgh
Incorporating Northern Championship and Nations Cup
The Marine13 Blaze Scottish Championship was held at Helensburgh Sailing Club on the weekend of 6-7th September. Helensburgh SC had hosted a feisty, mostly blown-out one-day event in 2024 and were keen to put on a much bigger, grander event for 2025!
by Douglas Clow
Posted 14 Oct 16:33 BST
Thomas Ruyant aims for a three-peat in IMOCA Class
Thomas Ruyant aims for a three-peat in IMOCA Class
There will be 18 two-handed IMOCAs on the Transat Café L'OR startline
The Transat Café L'OR from Le Havre to Martinique, which forms the finale of the 2025 IMOCA season, is now just 12 days away and it's a classic course that has attracted a stellar field.
by Ed Gorman / IMOCA Globe Series
Posted 14 Oct 16:10 BST
All change in the Endeavour Trophy
All change in the Endeavour Trophy
A dramatic twist in the results after a request for redress was reopened by the Protest Committee
The 64th Endeavour Trophy has seen a dramatic twist in the results after a request for redress was reopened by the Protest Committee when they realised that a significant error may have been made at the initial hearing.
by Royal Corinthian Yacht Club
Posted 14 Oct 15:36 BST
BirdyFish Demo Weekend at Hayling Island
BirdyFish Demo Weekend at Hayling Island
Test all 3 models this weekend!
Foiling made simple, fun, and accessible — that's the promise from BirdyFish, and sailors will have the chance to experience it first-hand at the Hayling Island SC Demo Weekend.
by Nikki Curwen
Posted 14 Oct 14:54 BST
Manly 16s Club Championship Heat 3
Manly 16s Club Championship Heat 3
Crazy doesn't begin to explain the finish
Crazy doesn't begin to explain the finish to third heat of Manly's club championship on Saturday.
by Adam Lucius
Posted 14 Oct 14:45 BST
Light winds at Pwllheli Autumn challenge series
Light winds at Pwllheli Autumn challenge series
It's been a challenging series so far for many reasons
It's been a challenging series so far for many reasons. A weekend of heavy weather resulting in one day lost due to heavy winds, one weekend with both heavy and light winds and this, a very light weekend with only three out of the four races manageable.
by Vicky Cox
Posted 14 Oct 14:25 BST
Supsail "World" Championship Race at Maidenhead
Supsail "World" Championship Race at Maidenhead
Conditions couldn't have been worse for sailing!
The inaugural "World" Supsail Championship Race happened last weekend at Maidenhead Sailing Club. Ten thrusting paddleboarders took to the waters armed with trusty paddle and the world's finest fastest folding sail - the Supsail.
by Nick Robinson
Posted 14 Oct 13:58 BST
Ramsgate Autumn Series race 5
Ramsgate Autumn Series race 5
With two races to go, the Club Championships are hotting up
With two races to go the Royal Temple Yacht Club Ramsgate's Autumn series and 2025 Club Championships are hotting up, with a number of boats still in contention. After a postponement for wind the forecast 8-12 knots set in with very hazy sunshine.
by Peter Jackson
Posted 14 Oct 13:53 BST
Horning SC's End of Summer Regatta
Horning SC's End of Summer Regatta
A lot less wind on Hoveton Little Broad than last week
In contrast to the breezy conditions of the week before, it was a very calm end to Horning Sailing Club's summer season Regatta over the weekend. Racing took place on Hoveton Little Broad for the final time this year.
by Holly Hancock
Posted 14 Oct 12:32 BST
The RYA 150 Podcast - Episode 4
The RYA 150 Podcast - Episode 4
The storm that changed sailing
The Fastnet Race is meant to be a test of skill and endurance - a prestigious offshore race on one of the sport's toughest courses. To this day, it remains a bucket list challenge for many. In 1979, it became a tragedy that reshaped safety at sea.
by RYA
Posted 14 Oct 12:05 BST
Macif renews its commitment to ocean racing
Macif renews its commitment to ocean racing
A new IMOCA program 2027-2030 with Sam Goodchild as skipper
Macif announces the continuation of its commitment to ocean racing with an ambitious project that will begin in 2027 and end in 2030. The IMOCA MACIF will be on the starting line of the Vendée Globe 2028-2029.
by IMOCA MACIF
Posted 14 Oct 12:00 BST
Solent Super Series round 1 at Cowes
Solent Super Series round 1 at Cowes
Third edition for the four round, max four crew format
This past weekend saw the first round of the Solent Super Series, now in its third year. The four round, max four crew format, will visit Yarmouth and Lymington before finishing with the final round in Gosport in late November.
by Mark Angell
Posted 14 Oct 11:33 BST
RLymYC Club Champion of Champions 2025
RLymYC Club Champion of Champions 2025
Great spectating and close racing, with the outcome decided on the final beat of the fifth race
Great spectating and close racing, with the outcome decided on the final beat of the fifth race!
by Peter Saxton
Posted 14 Oct 11:10 BST
Seldén Mast Opti Sheet Block system
Seldén Mast Opti Sheet Block system
A ready-to-use, no-fuss sheeting system that's both efficient and easy to install
Designed specifically for Optimist sailors, the Opti Sheet Block arrangement is a ready-to-use, no-fuss sheeting system that's both efficient and easy to install.
by Seldén Mast UK
Posted 14 Oct 10:30 BST
2025 Aloha Classic Grand Final Preview
2025 Aloha Classic Grand Final Preview
World titles on the line as next-gen shines
A 16-year-old girl could be about to dethrone a queen. A hungry challenger could crash through a two-decade-long empire. One final event. Everything on the line.
by International Windsurfing Tour
Posted 14 Oct 10:22 BST
End of Season awards for Ripon ROTTERs
End of Season awards for Ripon ROTTERs
Shouting about Minecraft really does not make your boat go faster
With almost no wind forecast for Saturday's ROTTERS the stress levels were high in the organising team, though this did at least mean there was no need to plan for an early start in the morning.
by Lucy Priest
Posted 14 Oct 08:43 BST
Belgium Ocean Racing breaks Class40 24hr record
Belgium Ocean Racing breaks Class40 24hr record
452.22 nautical miles at an average speed of 18.84 knots
At an average speed of 18.84 knots, a superb performance by the Jonas Gerckens Belgian team competing in the 2nd edition of the GLOBE40 with Benoit Hantzperg and Renaud Dehareng on board for this leg 2, covering 452.22 nautical miles in 24 hours.
by Sirius Events
Posted 14 Oct 06:37 BST
Sydney to Auckland Ocean Race Day 4
Sydney to Auckland Ocean Race Day 4
Lucky claims line honours but race still on
Bryon Ehrhart's Lucky has claimed line honours and broken the race record in the Sydney to Auckland Ocean Race (S2A) earlier this morning, crossing the finish line at 9.20.27.26am AEDT finishing the race in 2d 20h 27 minutes 7 seconds.
by Di Pearson / Sydney to Auckland media
Posted 14 Oct 02:28 BST
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
Vaikobi's top-rated polarized shades
With lenses made for the ocean environment, Vaikobi's VIZE+ Polarized Ocean Eyewear is too good to look away. But don't just take their word for it... all their polarized sunglasses have been tested and reviewed by ocean frothers all over the world!
The Winner-Takes-All Race
The 49er, 49erFX and Nacra 17 World Championships just held in Cagliari, Italy, could well be the most important held in the class. Not just that, it may influence how sailing happens at the Olympics.
#TeamMusto welcomes new ambassador
Musto, the world's leading performance brand, has signed Tom Laperche, French skipper of SVR-LAZARTIGUE, to join the ranks of #TeamMusto.
Don't miss our upcoming must-watch free Webinar
Yacht tracking and fleet monitoring are essential, yet traditional tracking methods face significant challenges. On October 22nd we are hosting an exclusive and free webinar, with an in-depth exploration of the latest in tracking technology.
The RYA 150 Podcast - Episode 4
The Fastnet Race is meant to be a test of skill and endurance - a prestigious offshore race on one of the sport's toughest courses. To this day, it remains a bucket list challenge for many. In 1979, it became a tragedy that reshaped safety at sea.
Opportunity knocks
Best grab it with both hands, then. Time with Keryn McMaster was on offer, so like, yeah, let's do this! She's a bit of ledge, so she fits in very well with the precursor piece we did on the Admiral's Cup, which was entitled: The call of the mighty.
Seldén Mast Opti Sheet Block system
Designed specifically for Optimist sailors, the Opti Sheet Block arrangement is a ready-to-use, no-fuss sheeting system that's both efficient and easy to install.
Crossroads Moment for Olympic Sailing
Perceived lack of attention span, confusing scoring systems, the need for TV to have an understandable format and grandstand' moment has led Olympic sailing to experiment with various formats over the past 20 years, and it is now looking to change again.
Breeze vs Cool Breeze
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.
And so, it begins…
Maybe a tad earlier than last year, which I think was after the Grand Final, but the 100th entrant seemed like a good place to set things off. Now with that said, Sail-World's Hobart coverage begins.
The ultimate chase boat
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.
Growing Female Participation in Sailing
It's been an incredible summer of sailing in the UK, and one of the highlights for me has been talking with competitors at major events, learning how they started sailing, what they love most about the sport, and their visions for the future.
Amateur Boating Photographer Competition winners!
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.
You just gotta love a good algorithm
So, I opened up YouTube, and there it was. Could not believe my luck, actually. The algorithm had coughed up something I really wanted to watch. Yes, I know it means Big Brother is watching and listening.Also, every key stroke is being recorded.
The RYA Connected Conferences are back
Whether you're currently involved in the leadership of your club, class association or organisation - or aspire to be in the future - you can harness the power of our community at the RYA Connected Conferences to gain new insights and inspiration.
Carbon or Steel?
Foils have been shrinking for years as sailors continually try to reduce drag and increase speeds, but designers were reaching the limit of what they could do with carbon, so the latest foils have turned to steel for some parts.