Hamble Winter Series 2025 Race Week 1 Hamble Winter Series 2025 Race Week 1 During build up to 44th edition, all eyes were on the Grib files In the build up the 44th Hamble Winter Series, all eyes were focused on the Grib files to see how Storm Amy would affect the proceedings. Try as they might, the Race Team could not find a forecast that would allow racing on Saturday 4th October. by Trevor Pountain Posted 8 Oct 15:00 BST HISC Winter Open Series Preview HISC Winter Open Series Preview This year Hayling Island Sailing Club is opening its doors to non-members Winter sailing is back, and this year Hayling Island Sailing Club is opening its doors to non-members for an unmissable series of racing weekends. by Hayling Island Sailing Club Posted 8 Oct 13:45 BST Don't miss our upcoming must-watch free Webinar Don't miss our upcoming must-watch free Webinar Tracking and Fleet Monitoring discussion on 22nd October 2025 Yacht tracking and fleet monitoring are essential, ye 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. by worldmarine.media Posted 8 Oct 12:05 BST Mirror Inlands at Chew Valley Lake Mirror Inlands at Chew Valley Lake A good entry despite the biblical forecast Despite the biblical forecast as Storm Amy rolled inexorably across the country on Saturday, 26 Mirrors weren't deterred from entering their Inland Championship at Chew Valley Lake Sailing Club. by Paul Smalley Posted 8 Oct 11:36 BST RYA Scotland's Scottish Club Chat - Autumn 2025 RYA Scotland's Scottish Club Chat - Autumn 2025 Across the country, clubs and affiliates are still making the most of on water opportunities As the temperatures begin to dip and October rolls in, many of us are taking a moment to reflect on our summer afloat. But the energy doesn't stop there. by RYA Scotland Posted 8 Oct 09:47 BST Harken D-Zero 2025 Inlands at Ogston Harken D-Zero 2025 Inlands at Ogston The weather forecast for the whole country for the weekend was bleak The weather forecast for the whole country for the weekend was bleak with the onset of Storm Amy set for arrival on Friday and gales of well in excess of 50mph expected. by David Kitchen Posted 8 Oct 06:52 BST 49er & 49erFX and Nacra 17 Worlds Day 1 49er & 49erFX and Nacra 17 Worlds Day 1 A really good opening day in Cagliari, Spain A really good opening day to the Worlds, with light to medium sea breeze and dusk-to-dawn sunshine across the bay of Cagliari. Spain is ahead in both the men's and women's skiffs and Great Britain takes the early lead in the Nacra 17 fleet. by Andy Rice Posted 8 Oct 06:32 BST Stig Crowned 2025 Cape 31 Med Circuit Champion Stig Crowned 2025 Cape 31 Med Circuit Champion The title fight went down to the final event in Palma After one of the tightest seasons in the Cape 31 Med Circuit's history, Alessandro Rombelli's Stig has been crowned 2025 Cape 31 Med Circuit Champion, edging Drew Freides' Pacific Yankee by just a single point after five fiercely contested events. by Tor Tomlinson Cheney Posted 8 Oct 06:19 BST From Nelson's Cup to the 600 From Nelson's Cup to the 600 The ultimate Caribbean challenge The 17th edition of the RORC Caribbean 600 will start on Monday 23rd of February, 2026. Since 2009, sailors from around the world have enjoyed the spectacular and tactical course around 11 stunning Caribbean Islands and that has not changed. by Louay Habib / RORC Posted 7 Oct 20:58 BST Bembridge Illusion season begins Bembridge Illusion season begins Storm Amy put paid to this year's Invitational day Storm Amy's 40kt gusts meant no sailing on Saturday, so it was on a calmer Sunday morning that the Illusions started their new season. Just five boats which was a bit disappointing but understandable given the weekend forecast. by Robin Joy Posted 7 Oct 20:32 BST Barcolana57 presented by Generali day 7 Barcolana57 presented by Generali day 7 Promoting the social inclusion of people with disabilities As per tradition, Barcolana Tuesday was dedicated to sailing for solidarity and social initiatives, featuring the regattas of Barcolana per il Sociale, the historic event organised by Triestina della Vela and the Società Velica di Barcola e Grignano. by Barcolana Posted 7 Oct 20:15 BST The Princess Royal visits Boat Building Academy The Princess Royal visits Boat Building Academy Meeting students past and present in Lyme Regis Her Royal Highness The Princess Royal visited the Boat Building Academy in Lyme Regis (6 October 2025) to meet students past and present and learn more about its work preserving and promoting the heritage craft. by Debbie Granville Posted 7 Oct 16:15 BST NSSA Singlehanded Team Racing at Upton Warren NSSA Singlehanded Team Racing at Upton Warren Lancaster Silver Jubilee Plate and Angus Wesley Trophy also awarded Storm Amy failed to prevent the NSSA Singlehanded Team Racing going ahead this weekend. Hosted by the Worcestershire Youth Sailing Association. A total of 22 teams were entered for the event which used the new double race Swiss League Format. by Nigel Vick Posted 7 Oct 15:46 BST Broxbourne Flying Fifteen Open Broxbourne Flying Fifteen Open High winds reduces the event to Sunday only The forecast was for high winds on Saturday and the decision was made during the week to cancel Saturday and hold three races on Sunday. On arrival it looked very sailable though several boats decided the conditions were too much for them. by Pip Hudson Posted 7 Oct 15:02 BST Rolex Middle Sea Race - Accomplishment at its best Rolex Middle Sea Race - Accomplishment at its best Success demands seamanship, perseverance, and the very best strategy For most people, the idea of a week in the Mediterranean evokes a picture of sun-drenched coastlines, shimmering blue water, a relaxed pace and delicious cuisine. For those competing in the annual Rolex Middle Sea Race, the image is very different. by Quinag Posted 7 Oct 14:56 BST 2025 GKA Kite-Surf World Cup Dakhla preview 2025 GKA Kite-Surf World Cup Dakhla preview Tour leaders seek to build title moment at penultimate stop of Kite-Surf season in Morocco Reigning world champions, France's Capucine Delannoy and Brazil's Gabriel Benetton, top the Kite-Surf rankings as they head to the season's penultimate stop in Dakhla, Morocco, on the Sahara desert's coastline. by Ian MacKinnon Posted 7 Oct 14:25 BST 11th Hour Racing sponsors 2025 Transat Café L'or 11th Hour Racing sponsors 2025 Transat Café L'or Sponsorship expands efforts to drive sustainability and gender diversity 11th Hour Racing announced today that it will serve as the Sustainability Sponsor of the TRANSAT CAFÉ L'OR Le Havre Normandie, a premier transatlantic sailing race. by Transat Café L'OR Posted 7 Oct 14:21 BST Challengers at Ogston Challengers at Ogston Storm Amy meant that both fleets were somewhat depleted The Challenger Open at Ogston SC took place on the weekend 4-5 October. They were joined by the D-Zeros who were holding their Inland Championship. Storm Amy meant that both fleets were somewhat depleted in numbers with only six Challengers taking part. by Marion Edwards Posted 7 Oct 14:19 BST Supsail "World" Championship Race Preview Supsail "World" Championship Race Preview To be held on 11th October at Maidenhead Sailing Club We have two places left for the World's first official Supsail race at Maidenhead Sailing Club (MSC). Nick Robinson will be hosting and will be the race officer for the event. The course will be navigating a number of buoys around the lake. by Nick Robinson Posted 7 Oct 13:27 BST The Secret to Enjoying Winter Sailing The Secret to Enjoying Winter Sailing Winter sailing can be tough, but with the right wetsuit, it doesn't have to be Cold mornings, biting winds, icy spray — winter sailing can be tough. But with the right wetsuit, it doesn't have to be. by Rooster Posted 7 Oct 12:00 BST Inaugural Cannes-Malta Race Preview Inaugural Cannes-Malta Race Preview A reference time to establish and a legend to write Her name is Charlotte Rousselot and she is competing in the first edition of the Cannes-Malta Race from 8 to 15 October, a new offshore race co-organised by the Yacht Club de Cannes and the Royal Malta Yacht Club, which have decided to join forces. by Yacht Club de Cannes Posted 7 Oct 11:48 BST Clive Hand Memorial Trophy at Lincoln Clive Hand Memorial Trophy at Lincoln Storm Amy did its thing over the weekend, leading to some very exciting racing Storm Amy did its thing over the weekend, and gave the annual legendary Clive Hand Memorial Trophy and its 30-strong fleet some very exciting racing indeed. by Mick Chamberlain Posted 7 Oct 11:30 BST Yacht Racing Forum set for an exceptional edition Yacht Racing Forum set for an exceptional edition A truly unique gathering, bringing together key representatives of the yacht racing industry The upcoming Yacht Racing Forum in Amsterdam will be a truly unique gathering, bringing together key representatives of the yacht racing industry under one roof. by Yacht Racing Forum Posted 7 Oct 11:02 BST K1 Scottish Nationals at Loch Lomond K1 Scottish Nationals at Loch Lomond Storm Amy brings the drama and double celebration for Carol Sims The K1 fleet descended upon Loch Lomond Sailing Club for their Scottish National Championship over the weekend of October 4th-5th, 2025, as part of the club's annual Keelboat Weekend. by Ian Duke Posted 7 Oct 10:17 BST Tom Dolan reflects on 2025 Tom Dolan reflects on 2025 A year of highs, valuable lessons, and a tough Figaro exit 2025 was shaping up to be one of Tom Dolan's most promising seasons yet. With a packed calendar that spanned from the thrills of the Rolex Fastnet Race aboard an IMOCA 60 Charal to the relentless solo intensity of La Solitaire du Figaro by Tom Dolan Racing Posted 7 Oct 10:04 BST John 'Woody' Winning, 50 years in the 18s John 'Woody' Winning, 50 years in the 18s One of the three greatest influencers on the 134-year-old iconic Australian sport Fifty years ago, the 23-year-old Interdominion 12ft skiff champion John 'Woody' Winning joined the 18 footers class in a new skiff which was built by Bob McLeod and raced as Travelodge with the NSW 18 Footers League club's 1975-76 season fleet by Frank Quealey Posted 7 Oct 06:37 BST Solo Northern Series at Budworth Solo Northern Series at Budworth Storm Amy leaves a very gusty 20 to 35 knot north-westerly forecast The centre of Storm Amy had tracked to the north of the country leaving a very gusty 20 to 35kt north-westerly forecast for Budworth. As visitors arrived and rigged boats, the conditions were pretty wild with steady 30+kts on the far side of the mere. by Philip Barnes Posted 7 Oct 06:22 BST World Sailing Offshore Event Organisers Forum World Sailing Offshore Event Organisers Forum Forum will be part of World Sailing's Annual Conference in Dún Laoghaire, Ireland, and also online On November 7, 2025, as part of World Sailing's Annual Conference in Dún Laoghaire, Ireland, at 1500hrs UTC to 1800hrs UTC, we will conduct the Offshore Event Organisers Forum. by Matthew Allen Posted 6 Oct 23:32 BST Opportunity knocks Opportunity knocks Time with Keryn McMaster was on offer, so yeah, let's do this! 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. by John Curnow, Sail-World.com AUS Editor Posted 6 Oct 22:00 BST Enterprises at the Ripon double-handed open Enterprises at the Ripon double-handed open At first it seemed too windy for sailing Two Enterprises braved the stormy conditions to join in with the Ripon double-handed open meeting on Saturday the 4th of October. by Owen Holdaway Posted 6 Oct 21:01 BST 29er Grand Prix at South Shields 29er Grand Prix at South Shields Sailors have all vowed to return next year for more of that lovely rocky road cake Last weekend saw a small but perfectly formed 29er fleet assemble at South Shields Sailing Club for the second of this winter's UK Grand Prix series. by Melissa Heppell Posted 6 Oct 20:51 BST 2025 European 18ft Skiff Circuit wraps up 2025 European 18ft Skiff Circuit wraps up Conditions tested crews across the fleet in Plymouth, UK The final leg of the 2025 European 18ft Skiff Circuit wrapped up in Plymouth on Sunday 28th September, with the Royal Western Yacht Club hosting nine boats from the UK, Germany, and Hungary for four days of fast, close racing. by Tom Cave Posted 6 Oct 19:14 BST Record Ancasta autumn boat show sales Record Ancasta autumn boat show sales Diversified strategy delivers and accelerates UK & European expansion Ancasta has reported its most successful September on record, securing new boat sales in excess of €20 million (£17+ million) from the Cannes Yachting Festival and Southampton International Boat Show combined. by Ancasta Group Posted 6 Oct 18:41 BST RS400 Inland Championship 2025 at Grafham RS400 Inland Championship 2025 at Grafham The trees seemed alright, but this was just a false sense of security Storm Amy decided she had other plans making the RS400 Inland Championship not quite the usual event. When most decided to make the wise choice to stay warm inside or off on Endeavour duties, five brave RS400s made the trip to Grafham. by Will Russell Posted 6 Oct 17:07 BST Endeavour Trophy 2025 Event Video Endeavour Trophy 2025 Event Video Action from on the water, interviews with the sailors! The Endeavour Trophy is one of the most coveted in UK sailing, gathering National Champions for each dinghy class to battle it out at the Royal Corinthian Yacht Club at Burnham-on-Crouch over an October weekend. by Mark Jardine Posted 6 Oct 16:07 BST RS200 Youth National Championship at Exe RS200 Youth National Championship at Exe Ben Whaley and Isobel Stewart came out on top The RS200 Youth National Championship took place at Exe Sailing Club, and it was a truly brilliant event from start to finish. With a warm welcome, slick organisation, and top-tier race management, Exe SC proved once again why it's such a popular venue. by Joseph Jones Posted 6 Oct 15:42 BST Windscreen repairer celebrates equator crossing Windscreen repairer celebrates equator crossing King Neptune ceremony in the Clipper Race Alastair Golding, a windscreen repair engineer from Sandy, Cambridgeshire, has celebrated crossing the Equator while racing across the Atlantic Ocean as part of the Clipper Round the World Yacht Race. by Clipper Race Posted 6 Oct 14:53 BST Itchenor SC Transit Committee Itchenor SC Transit Committee Teen sailors step up to take on leadership roles within the club Sailing, friendship, and giving back — that's the Transit Committee, Itchenor Sailing Club's youth leadership initiative. by Kendall Massey Posted 6 Oct 13:02 BST Transat Café L'or reflects an economic dynamism Transat Café L'or reflects an economic dynamism A new flavor to the same adventure With a new identity, loyal partners, and an increased budget, the TRANSAT CAFÉ L'OR Le Havre Normandie is strengthening its profile as it takes on the name of France's favorite coffee brand. by Transat Café L'OR Posted 6 Oct 11:35 BST 505 champs win Endeavour Trophy 2025 505 champs win Endeavour Trophy 2025 UK's Champion of Champions event sees gusts over 30 knots at Burnham-on-Crouch Big winds reaching over 30kts tested the 30 dinghy champions to the limit on Sunday and, with just four races to count with no discard, it was always going to be an interesting outcome. by Sue Pelling Posted 6 Oct 07:37 BST Barcolana57 presented by Generali - Day 5 Barcolana57 presented by Generali - Day 5 Today's heavy rainfall forced the cancellation of activities at sea Today's heavy rainfall forced the cancellation of activities at sea, not only Barcolana Young but also the eagerly awaited Barcolana Nuota powered by Honda - Luca Giustolisi Trophy. by Barcolana Posted 5 Oct 22:48 BST Emirates GBR clinch dramatic win in Cadiz Emirates GBR clinch dramatic win in Cadiz Third victory of the season at the DP World Spain Sail Grand Prix The Emirates Great Britain SailGP Team has claimed its third victory of the season at the DP World Spain Sail Grand Prix. The crew, driven by Olympic gold medallist Dylan Fletcher, sealed the deal in dramatic fashion. by Emirates GBR SailGP Team Posted 5 Oct 20:44 BST Maxi winners decided in Les Voiles de Saint-Tropez Maxi winners decided in Les Voiles de Saint-Tropez The breeze took its time to arrive Saint-Tropez at the beginning of autumn often provides no wind or too much. But for the last day on Baie de Pampelonne the southwesterly was 12-15 knots, perfect conditions for a worthy finale to the maxi racing at Les Voiles de Saint-Tropez. by International Maxi Association Posted 5 Oct 19:36 BST DP World Spain Sail Grand Prix Day 2 DP World Spain Sail Grand Prix Day 2 Emirates GBR sit first on the leaderboard after dominant weekend in Cádiz Emirates GBR lead the overall Rolex SailGP standings after a compelling victory on Cádiz Bay. In an action-packed final, a slingshot move from the Brits forced New Zealand off the foils around the final mark. by SailGP Posted 5 Oct 19:13 BST France Triumphs in Offshore Double Handed Worlds France Triumphs in Offshore Double Handed Worlds Théa Khelif and Thomas André mastered the shifting breeze to be crowned champions In light and tactical conditions, France's Théa Khelif and Thomas André (FRA 1) mastered the shifting breeze to be crowned World Champions. Taking the runner-up spot after a thrilling finish were Great Britain's Willow Bland & Zeb Fellows (GBR 2). by Louay Habib / RORC Posted 5 Oct 18:13 BST 2025 Formula Kite Worlds Quartu Sant'Elena overall 2025 Formula Kite Worlds Quartu Sant'Elena overall Kampman & Pianosi win first world titles Riccardo Pianosi and Jessie Kampman resisted enormous pressure in the medal series to become the 2025 Formula Kite World Champions. After a week of drama, it was a climactic finale on day six of the Formula Kite World Championships in Quartu Sant'Elena. by International Kiteboarding Association Posted 5 Oct 18:06 BST Enterprise Scottish Bluebell Series at Forfar Enterprise Scottish Bluebell Series at Forfar Some challenging and unpredictable racing conditions for the series final The final round of the 2025 Scottish Enterprise Bluebell series was once again warmly welcomed by Forfar SC in varied and shifty conditions. Thirteen visitors joined one local boat for an interesting and competitive weekend's sailing. by Luke Hartshorn Posted 5 Oct 17:34 BST Les Voiles de Saint-Tropez - A superlative edition Les Voiles de Saint-Tropez - A superlative edition The anemometer readings were no joke this morning in the port of St Tropez The anemometer readings were no joke this morning in the port of St Tropez. Indeed, whilst the sailors were doubling up on their mooring warps and the Cap Dramont signal station recorded gusts of up to 55 knots. by Maguelonne Turcat Posted 5 Oct 16:38 BST