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SIXT wins 18ft Skiff Spring Championship
First series of the season concludes on Sydney Harbour
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PredictWind A-Class Cat Worlds Day 5
Jacek captures the Classic Word Champion crown
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Clash of the Coaches!
Competitive instincts ignited in Melges 15s fleet at the WPNSA
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Charal 2 win Transat Café L'or IMOCA division
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Musto Accessories: Everything you need
Musto Accessories: Everything you need
Whether on land or at sea, the right accessories will take you far
Whether on land or at sea, the right accessories will take you far. Discover Musto's top picks of year-round essentials, all designed to keep you warm, comfortable and protected.
by Musto
Posted 16 Nov 14:30 GMT
Big Annoucements and Magenta Mondays at RS Sailing
Big Annoucements and Magenta Mondays at RS Sailing
Used boats special offers, RYA Connected official partner, RS Venture Connect a World Sailing Class
Every Monday in November, RS Sailing are highlighting special offers on used boats. Giving you the perfect chance to upgrade or start your sailing adventure for less!
by RS Sailing
Posted 16 Nov 12:00 GMT
18ft Skiff SIXT Spring Championship Race 6
18ft Skiff SIXT Spring Championship Race 6
Spring Championship final race and Club Championship Race 3 on Sydney Harbour
Balmain (Henry Larkings, Tom Grimes and Fynn Sprott) won Race 3 of the Club Championship on Sydney Harbour today, but it was Sixt, crewed by Jacob Marks, Alex Marinelli and Matt Doyle which won the 2025 SIXT Spring Championship, and Yandoo Trophy.
by Frank Quealey
Posted 16 Nov 08:26 GMT
EurILCA Sustainability Programme - Watch Online!
EurILCA Sustainability Programme - Watch Online!
The session focused on the future of sustainable sailing
The session focused on the future of sustainable sailing and the steps we can take to protect our sport and the environment. If you weren't able to attend live, don't worry — the full presentation is now available to watch online!
by Agustín Argüelles / EurILCA
Posted 16 Nov 08:16 GMT
B14 NSW State Titles at Woollahra Sailing Club
B14 NSW State Titles at Woollahra Sailing Club
Textbook Nude weather on the beautiful Sydney Harbour
The sun was shining on the first day of the B14 NSW State Titles at Woollahra Sailing Club on the 1st November 2025.
by Lissa McMillan
Posted 16 Nov 05:59 GMT
2025 US Melges 24 Nationals at Pensacola day 2
2025 US Melges 24 Nationals at Pensacola day 2
Joel Ronning's Catapult holds a narrow overall lead
Day Two of the 2025 Melges 24 U.S. Nationals brought light air and tight racing, with three more races completed. Joel Ronning's Catapult holds a narrow overall lead, while Bora Gulari shone in his new boat Mavi, taking Race 4 and Race 5 victories.
by U.S. Melges 24 Class Association
Posted 16 Nov 05:34 GMT
Predictwind A-Cat Worlds - Day 6 - Preview
Predictwind A-Cat Worlds - Day 6 - Preview
The forecast is for a light NE seabreeze to build - with the offer of champagne sailing conditions
The Predictwind A-Class Catamaran World Championships will conclude today, Sunday, off Milford Beach. The forecast is for a light NE seabreeze to build
by Richard Gladwell, Sail-World.com/nz
Posted 15 Nov 22:34 GMT
PredictWind A-Class Cat Worlds 2025 Day 5
PredictWind A-Class Cat Worlds 2025 Day 5
Saturday dawned with the PredictWind forecast promising something exciting happening weatherwise
Saturday dawned with the PredictWind forecast promising something exciting happening weatherwise, on Day 5 of the Predictwind A-Class Catamaran World Championships, being sailed at Milford Beach, NZ.
by Gordon Upton
Posted 15 Nov 20:01 GMT
Splash and Dash for the National Champions
Splash and Dash for the National Champions
A number of big-name sailors have signed up for the Fernhurst Books Draycote Dash
A number of big-name sailors have signed up for the Fernhurst Books Draycote Dash, the first event of the Seldén Sailjuice Winter Series coming up next weekend. Sign up to join them for some close competition...
by Andy Rice
Posted 15 Nov 19:40 GMT
DF95 Autumn Series at Barton's Point week 6
DF95 Autumn Series at Barton's Point week 6
Top end A rig conditions to start with, fading to nothing after 15 races
One course fitted all for the 12 boats in the 6th East Kent Autumn Series regatta. The wind started top of A rig, shifting back & forth a little then eased away to nothing after 15 races.
by Peter Jackson
Posted 15 Nov 19:26 GMT
Inside the 29er EuroCup Finals: Meet the champions
Inside the 29er EuroCup Finals: Meet the champions
Alexandre Mostini and Raphaël Allain winners of the Eurocup Finals
They've just won the 2025 29er EuroCup Finals in Riva del Garda, wrapping up a season marked by consistency, growth, and teamwork.
by 29er Class
Posted 15 Nov 19:10 GMT
A moment to breathe and reflect
A moment to breathe and reflect
Frankie looks back at the Transat Café L'OR
I think I'm only just starting to realize what Will and I have achieved - finishing second in the Transat Café L'OR. It's still quite fresh, but when I stop for a moment it begins to sink in.
by Francesca ‘Frankie' Clapcich
Posted 15 Nov 17:18 GMT
Introducing Rooster Custom Kit
Introducing Rooster Custom Kit
Personalised Performance Apparel
Within our range of technical casual wear and on-the-water garments, you can now customise selected Rooster products with your own branding — ensuring your team looks professional and cohesive, whatever the conditions.
by Rooster
Posted 15 Nov 16:30 GMT
2026 EurILCA Masters Series in Malta Preview
2026 EurILCA Masters Series in Malta Preview
The first regatta of the season at the Royal Malta Yacht Club
We are excited to kick off the 2026 EurILCA Masters Series with the first regatta of the season in Malta, taking place in January at the Royal Malta Yacht Club.
by Agustín Argüelles, EurILCA
Posted 15 Nov 14:27 GMT
IRC at Heart of International Team Racing Revival
IRC at Heart of International Team Racing Revival
Strengthening its position as the unifying measurement system for top-level offshore competition
The IRC Rating Rule continues to strengthen its position as the unifying measurement system for top-level offshore competition, as two of the sport's most prestigious team events confirm they will share the same IRC framework.
by RORC Rating Office
Posted 15 Nov 13:21 GMT
The RYA 150 Podcast - Episode 8
The RYA 150 Podcast - Episode 8
People, passion and possibility
What if a summer job by the water could spark a lifelong career? What if a childhood hobby turned into a chance to travel the world? What if sailing wasn't just a sport, but a future?
by RYA
Posted 15 Nov 12:00 GMT
Chichester Harbour Series Round 1
Chichester Harbour Series Round 1
An impressive fleet of 19 Fevas and six ILCAs sailors
On October 30th, enthusiastic sailors from five harbour clubs rigged their boats and readied for the first Chichester Harbour Series event of the year.
by Kendall Massey
Posted 15 Nov 10:43 GMT
44Cup Marina Jandía - Another 44Cup first
44Cup Marina Jandía - Another 44Cup first
The 2025 season of RC44 racing concludes next week
This year the high performance owner-driver one design class has made its debut in Scheveningen in the Netherlands and rounds off the year with another first - Marina Jandía near the southern tip of Fuerteventura in the Canary Islands.
by 44Cup
Posted 15 Nov 10:39 GMT
Champions follow a predictable path
Champions follow a predictable path
The 49er class has long been the world's most reliable training ground for elite sailors
The 49er class has long been the world's most reliable training ground for elite sailors — the skiff where Olympic champions, SailGP helms, and America's Cup talent are forged.
by 49er & Nacra 17 Sailing
Posted 15 Nov 10:12 GMT
Grab NEW Dry Bag and go - 40% OFF
Grab NEW Dry Bag and go - 40% OFF
GRAB, ROLL, CLIP and GO on any watersports adventure, with Vaikobi's fun new 5L Dry Bags!
GRAB, ROLL, CLIP and GO on any watersports adventure, with Vaikobi's fun new 5L Dry Bags!
by Vaikobi
Posted 15 Nov 06:17 GMT
Mini Globe Race stopping off in Durban
Mini Globe Race stopping off in Durban
Two thirds of their way into their circumnavigation
Intrepid adventurers or utter madmen, a small fleet competing in the Mini Globe Race have popped in to Durban for a mandatory pitstop two thirds of their way into their circumnavigation.
by Sophie Thompson
Posted 15 Nov 06:04 GMT
PredictWind A-Class Cat Worlds 2025 Day 4
PredictWind A-Class Cat Worlds 2025 Day 4
Epic Friday at Milford Cruising Club
In every Worlds, there is usually one day that can stand head and shoulders above the rest for one reason or other. Friday was probably that day for these Championships.
by Gordon Upton
Posted 15 Nov 05:31 GMT
2025 US Melges 24 Nationals at Pensacola day 1
2025 US Melges 24 Nationals at Pensacola day 1
Ronning takes early lead in picture-perfect conditions on Pensacola Bay
The opening day of the 2025 Melges 24 U.S. National Championship, hosted by Pensacola Yacht Club delivered picture-perfect conditions on Pensacola Bay.
by U.S. Melges 24 Class Association
Posted 15 Nov 03:10 GMT
Predictwind A-Cat Worlds - Day 5 - Preview
Predictwind A-Cat Worlds - Day 5 - Preview
After yesterday's tumultuous racing the 55 sailors are back on water in lighter winds and rain
After yesterday's tumultuous racing the 55 sailors are back on water in lighter winds and rain. Today's conditions are a minefield, and success today will be as much about damage control, as sailing brilliance.
by Richard Gladwell, Sail-World.com/nz
Posted 15 Nov 00:10 GMT
RS Sailing announced as RYA Connected Partner
RS Sailing announced as RYA Connected Partner
Supporting the annual nationwide programme designed to connect, empower and inspire leaders
The Royal Yachting Association (RYA) announces RS Sailing as an official partner for the 2025-2026 RYA Connected series of events, webinars and activities, launched in tandem as the 2025 RYA Connected Conferences are currently under way.
by RYA
Posted 14 Nov 16:30 GMT
Poppy Appeal Race at Bexhill
Poppy Appeal Race at Bexhill
Rounding off the season with another charity event
The final race of the sailing season at Bexhill Sailing Club on 8th November was in aid of the Royal British Legion Poppy Appeal. Our fifth and final charity race for 2025. The beautiful autumn sun brought 14 boats onto the water.
by Rachel Wynn
Posted 14 Nov 15:54 GMT
Border Counties Midweek Sailing Series overall
Border Counties Midweek Sailing Series overall
Tuesday club members feel it is worth taking a day off work
What a year we've had with great turnouts at all the clubs from the lowest of 20 boats (23 sailors) to 33 boats (39 sailors) it just goes to show open events can be well attended.
by Dave Thomas
Posted 14 Nov 14:09 GMT
Barton Marine's Launches at METSTRADE 2025
Barton Marine's Launches at METSTRADE 2025
Game-Changing Bulkhead Pipe Glands lead the comprehensive range
Find Barton Marine at METSTRADE 2025 with a revamped stand (01.474) and a fresh new catalogue to exhibit their comprehensive range of over 2000 deck hardware products to the marine industry.
by Barton Marine
Posted 14 Nov 12:00 GMT
Speed, stakes, rivalries
Speed, stakes, rivalries
What you need to know about the Rolex SailGP Championship 2025 Season Grand Final
The Rolex SailGP Championship's 2025 Season comes to its dramatic finish in two weeks' time. Three can race, but only one can win the sport's top prize (US $2M) at the Mubadala Abu Dhabi Sail Grand Prix Season 2025 Grand Final.
by SailGP
Posted 14 Nov 11:27 GMT
End of Year Prize-giving 2025 at Royal Temple YC
End of Year Prize-giving 2025 at Royal Temple YC
IRC and Cruiser fleets raced in 4 series, plus Ramsgate Week
The full year of Racing at The Royal Temple Yacht Club Ramsgate included four series each for both IRC and Cruisers, plus Trophy races and Ramsgate Week.
by Peter Jackson
Posted 14 Nov 11:26 GMT
36th Starcross Steamer preview
36th Starcross Steamer preview
80 monohulls maximum can race on 11th January
The 36th annual Starcross Steamer sponsored by Exe Sails will take place on Sunday 11th January 2026, this is a race not to miss. Up to 80 monohulls are able to enter the classic pursuit race format.
by Ben Cutler-Sharp
Posted 14 Nov 11:09 GMT
Discover the 20 best photos
Discover the 20 best photos
From the Pantaenius Yacht Racing Image Award 2025
120 marine photographers representing 26 nations took part in the Pantaenius Yacht Racing Image Award 2025 photo competition. Today, we reveal the 20 best images selected by our international jury.
by Pantaenius Yacht Racing Image Award
Posted 14 Nov 08:37 GMT
Top teams take on 2025 US Melges 24 Nationals
Top teams take on 2025 US Melges 24 Nationals
Forty teams lined up for the practice race in Pensacola
After two full days of boat unpacking, rig tuning, splashing, and on-the-water practice, the fleet is officially settled in Pensacola Bay and ready for tomorrow's opening day of the 2025 Melges 24 U.S. National Championship, hosted by Pensacola YC.
by U.S. Melges 24 Class Association
Posted 14 Nov 07:33 GMT
Pwllheli Winter Series Weekend 1
Pwllheli Winter Series Weekend 1
ISORA prize-giving in Dun Laoghaire reduces the turnout
Last weekend was the first of two weekends of the Pwllheli Winter Series. As Pwllheli Sailing club were winners of the ISORA team trophy again this year, many of our skippers and crews were away at the ISORA prize-giving in Dun Laoghaire.
by Dave Sharp sailing on J70 Mojito Bach
Posted 14 Nov 06:14 GMT
Predictwind A-Cat Worlds: Stiff breeze - Day 4
Predictwind A-Cat Worlds: Stiff breeze - Day 4
Racing is continuing with a moderate offshore breeze, sun shine and flat seas.
The Predictwind A-Class Catamaran World Championships resumed today, Friday off Milford Beach. Racing is continuing with a similar offshore breeze to Thursday, but with less rain and weather shutdowns.
by Richard Gladwell, Sail-World.com/nz
Posted 13 Nov 22:19 GMT
PredictWind A-Class Cat Worlds 2025 Day 3
PredictWind A-Class Cat Worlds 2025 Day 3
Back out on the race course after high winds and stormy rains on the second day on Castor Bay
The second day of racing at the PredictWind A-Cat Worlds was keenly anticipated. After all, the original second day had been scrubbed due to a rather brutal forecast, featuring high winds and stormy rains.
by Gordon Upton
Posted 13 Nov 21:30 GMT
Yachtsman of the Year and Young Sailor of the Year
Yachtsman of the Year and Young Sailor of the Year
Get your nominations in for the 2025 awards!
Members of the public are being urged to submit their nominations for the Yachting Journalists' Association's (YJA) Yachtsman of the Year and Young Sailor of the Year Awards.
by Yachting Journalists' Association
Posted 13 Nov 18:59 GMT
A+T Instruments new product launch at METS
A+T Instruments new product launch at METS
Come to our stand 10.415 in the Superyacht Hall
Come to our stand 10.415 in the Superyacht Hall. Plus the entire Transat Café L'or IMOCA podium use A+T wind sensors and Nick Cherry has joined the A+T team to lead technical sales & support.
by A+T Instruments
Posted 13 Nov 16:00 GMT
Joshua Schopfer fulfills his dream
Joshua Schopfer fulfills his dream
With a magnificent 5th place in the Mini Transat 2025
Swiss - British sailor Joshua Schopfer crossed the finish line of the Mini Transat on Sunday 9th November, in Saint-François (Guadeloupe), after 15 days, 7 hours, 18 minutes, and 28 seconds of solo, unassisted sailing.
by Joshua Schopfer
Posted 13 Nov 14:35 GMT
LA28 kicks off with kites
LA28 kicks off with kites
Men's and Women's Kite will be the first medals decided, on 19 July 2028
The LA28 Organising Committee has confirmed the event programme and competition framework for the Olympic Sailing Competition at the Los Angeles 2028 Olympic Games.
by World Sailing
Posted 13 Nov 11:31 GMT
Craftinsure UK Wayfarer National Circuit Finale
Craftinsure UK Wayfarer National Circuit Finale
Twelve competitive Wayfarers raced at Bough Beech
Twelve competitive Wayfarers raced at Bough Beech Sailing Club on November 8-9, 2025, concluding the 2025 Craftinsure National Circuit with six challenging races.
by Sam Pygall
Posted 13 Nov 10:51 GMT
IW Youth and Junior Championships Series finale
IW Youth and Junior Championships Series finale
Brading Haven host final event in the series
The final event of the IW Youth and Junior Dinghy Championships Series took place at Brading Haven Yacht Club on Saturday. Competitors arrived to a sunny but windless harbour and wondered if there would be any racing.
by Luke Bradley
Posted 13 Nov 09:47 GMT
2025 British Contender Class Season Review
2025 British Contender Class Season Review
A vintage year, packed with a national travellers' events and two world championships!
The 2025 British Contender dinghy season was a vintage year, packed with a national travellers' series that tested the fleet in mostly sunny, windy conditions that align with the Contender preferences.
by Ed Presley
Posted 13 Nov 07:09 GMT
18ft Skiff SIXT Spring Championship Race 6 preview
18ft Skiff SIXT Spring Championship Race 6 preview
$7,800 prizemoney on offer!
The leading teams in the Sixt 2025 Spring 18 footer Championship will have to make sure their concentration levels are high throughout the entire final race of the series if they want to get the 'lions share' of the $7,800 prizemoney on offer.
by Frank Quealey
Posted 13 Nov 05:28 GMT
Scorpions at Notts County
Scorpions at Notts County
A rescheduled event yet still attracting 25 boats
The 2025 end of season Scorpion open at Notts County sailing Club was rescheduled to the weekend of 8th/9th of November due to no wind on the original October date, but despite this 25 boats turned out for the weekend.
by Jerry Hannabuss
Posted 12 Nov 18:40 GMT
17th Transat Café L'or Day 18
17th Transat Café L'or Day 18
Class40 convergence, the next 24-36 hours might hold the key
At the head of the Class40 fleet today, with less than 1000 miles to go to the finish in Martinique, the leaders Corentin Douguet and Axel Tréhin (SNSM Faites un don) are still holding out with a margin of about 40 miles in the north.
by Transat Café L'OR
Posted 12 Nov 17:34 GMT
Hamble Winter Series 2025 Race Week 5
Hamble Winter Series 2025 Race Week 5
Big spring tides still prevalent in the Solent
The CV, Sea Angel, set up at 4J, hamblewinterseries.com, for Race Week 5 of the Hamble Winter Series, which was sponsored by Pharmacy Consulting Ltd. The plan, according to PRO Peter Bateson, was "for a challenging variety of legs."
by Trevor Pountain
Posted 12 Nov 17:14 GMT
GJW Direct win Best Specialist Insurance Provider!
GJW Direct win Best Specialist Insurance Provider!
At the Insurance Choice Awards
We're proud to share that GJW Direct have been awarded "Best Specialist Insurance Provider" at the Insurance Choice Awards.
by GJW Direct
Posted 12 Nov 16:00 GMT
Musto Accessories: Everything you need
Whether on land or at sea, the right accessories will take you far. Discover Musto's top picks of year-round essentials, all designed to keep you warm, comfortable and protected.
Coaching, Over-Coaching, Coaches Sailing and Fun!
A topic of discussion in many of my recent chats, and when I've been out and about at events, has been coaching. How it's done, and the impression it leaves on those learning, has profound ramifications on success and participation.
Big Annoucements and Magenta Mondays at RS Sailing
Every Monday in November, RS Sailing are highlighting special offers on used boats. Giving you the perfect chance to upgrade or start your sailing adventure for less!
Join the Etchells Youth Academy 2026
The Etchells Youth Academy fills a vital role in helping young sailors transition from dinghies to keelboats and learn the skills necessary to compete at the highest level, regardless of the type of sailing they do.
Introducing Rooster Custom Kit
Within our range of technical casual wear and on-the-water garments, you can now customise selected Rooster products with your own branding — ensuring your team looks professional and cohesive, whatever the conditions.
Cadet class grows new squadrons
Cadet class sailors and families enjoyed the UK National Championships at Brixham in August, and were delighted to count 50 GBR boats in attendance, with three new clubs sending teams along, which is great to see!
The RYA 150 Podcast - Episode 8
What if a summer job by the water could spark a lifelong career? What if a childhood hobby turned into a chance to travel the world? What if sailing wasn't just a sport, but a future?
Pivot on this
Yes indeed. As much as I would hate to take people back to the COVID era, that's exactly what I've just done. Making that problematic trip back in time look good, is how much I despise the way ‘pivot' got used as many times as those wretched QR codes.
Grab NEW Dry Bag and go - 40% OFF
GRAB, ROLL, CLIP and GO on any watersports adventure, with Vaikobi's fun new 5L Dry Bags!
Two Sides of a Sail
I'm focusing on two very different events today, on different sides of the planet, and with a very different focus, but linked by the adventure of going sailing.
RS Sailing announced as RYA Connected Partner
The Royal Yachting Association (RYA) announces RS Sailing as an official partner for the 2025-2026 RYA Connected series of events, webinars and activities, launched in tandem as the 2025 RYA Connected Conferences are currently under way.
Watching the growing sailing scene in China
I've become fascinated with the growing sailing scene in China. I had so many preconceptions ahead of my first visit to the country in 2024, which were blown out of the water on that trip, and this was reaffirmed at the Lake Fuxian Regatta.
Barton Marine's Launches at METSTRADE 2025
Find Barton Marine at METSTRADE 2025 with a revamped stand (01.474) and a fresh new catalogue to exhibit their comprehensive range of over 2000 deck hardware products to the marine industry.
Who let the dogs out?
Yes indeed. Who? Now in the canine world there's a thing called, 'Best in Show'. However, right here, right now, out of all the entries, we can tell you who is going to win the 2025 Sydney to Hobart, before it is even run.
A+T Instruments new product launch at METS
Come to our stand 10.415 in the Superyacht Hall. Plus the entire Transat Café L'or IMOCA podium use A+T wind sensors and Nick Cherry has joined the A+T team to lead technical sales & support.
A Day at the Allen Factory!
The Allen factory, based in Southminster, Essex in the UK, makes many of the deck hardware and fittings that we use in our sailing, be that on dinghies or keelboats.