Aspire Merlin Rocket Nationals at Looe Day 5 Aspire Merlin Rocket Nationals at Looe Day 5 A day of learning as it started with another great What Went Well session Thursday's racing was sponsored by ClamCleat. It was a day of learning as it started with another great What Went Well session, this time for the crews with Rachael Gray, Sophie Mackley and Chris White sharing their crewing top tips. by Anna Aylward Posted 15 Aug 08:21 BST 2025 Garmin ORC Worlds Day 4 2025 Garmin ORC Worlds Day 4 No wind day in Tallinn Day Four of the Garmin ORC World Championship 2025 in Tallinn, Estonia, powered by A. Le Coq, began under beautiful sunshine — but with the Bay of Tallinn as flat as a mirror. by Offshore Racing Congress Posted 15 Aug 05:41 BST 2025 ILCA Senior Europeans in Marstrand day 4 2025 ILCA Senior Europeans in Marstrand day 4 No racing as the wind refuses to cooperate The first day of the Final Series at the 2025 ILCA Senior European Championships & Open European Trophy ended without any racing, as the weather refused to cooperate. by Agustín Argüelles, EurILCA Posted 15 Aug 05:16 BST America's Cup: A seismic shift for sailing America's Cup: A seismic shift for sailing For the first time in its 174-year history, female sailors will be mandated onboard AC75s This week's announcement from the America's Cup felt momentous. For the first time in its 174-year history, female sailors will be mandated onboard AC75s at the pinnacle of our sport. by Victoria Low, CEO, The Magenta Project Posted 15 Aug 04:03 BST Cole Brauer talks Offshore success Cole Brauer talks Offshore success Cole Brauer - Shirley R talks to the first American woman to sail non-stop, alone, around the planet Shirley Robertson talks to the first American woman to have sailed non-stop, alone, around the planet, as Cole Brauer takes time out from an Admiral's Cup campaign to sit down and talk about her remarkable career. by Shirley Robertson Posted 14 Aug 23:37 BST Holcim-PRB on their way to the UK Holcim-PRB on their way to the UK Thanks to unstoppable team For the past four days, Team Holcim-PRB has been working around the clock after retiring from Leg 1 of The Ocean Race and returning to port. by Holcim-PRB Posted 14 Aug 22:03 BST Audi 2025 WingFoil Racing World Cup Türkiye day 2 Audi 2025 WingFoil Racing World Cup Türkiye day 2 A monster day of adrenalin-fuelled racing on the Bosphorous Strong winds, racing drama and monster jellyfish swarms made for a thrilling Day 2 of the Audi 2025 WingFoil Racing World Cup Turkiye. by WingFoil Racing World Cup Posted 14 Aug 18:58 BST Meilhat takes the spoils in Portsmouth Meilhat takes the spoils in Portsmouth While Team Malizia gets in just ahead of Paprec Arkéa Paul Meilhat and his crew on Biotherm celebrated victory in the first leg today as they arrived in Portsmouth on the English south coast after an impressive pace-setting performance in a medium and lightwind stage from Kiel in Germany. by Ed Gorman / IMOCA Globe Series Posted 14 Aug 18:52 BST Allagrande Mapei Ready to Set Sail Again Allagrande Mapei Ready to Set Sail Again Repairs complete after The Ocean Race Europe Leg 1 start collision After four intense days of repairs, doubts, and relentless teamwork, Ambrogio Beccaria's IMOCA Allagrande Mapei is ready to head to Portsmouth for the start of the second leg of The Ocean Race Europe. by Allagrande MAPEI Racing Posted 14 Aug 17:00 BST The Ocean Race Europe Leg 1 Finish The Ocean Race Europe Leg 1 Finish Biotherm seals win as Malizia's Dover gamble pays off Biotherm raced into Portsmouth this morning with maximum points and a commanding early lead, while Malizia's daring inshore gamble at Dover stole second place. by The Ocean Race Posted 14 Aug 16:36 BST Half Ton Classics Cup 2025 at Torbay Half Ton Classics Cup 2025 at Torbay Boats from Belgium, France, Ireland, Norway and Great Britain take part in the event The Half Ton Classics Cup 2025 saw entries came from across Europe to race at Torbay, hosted by the Royal Torbay Yacht Club, with boats from Belgium, France, Ireland, Norway and Great Britain. by Nicky Symonds Posted 14 Aug 12:40 BST Cramond Boat Club Dinghy Regatta Cramond Boat Club Dinghy Regatta Including the Wanderer Scottish Championship Cramond Boat Club, on the outskirts of Edinburgh, was delighted to host the inaugural Wanderer Scottish Open Championship in association with the Wanderer Class Owners Association on 9th & 10th August 2025, to coincide with the club's own dinghy regatta. by Alastair Millar Posted 14 Aug 12:00 BST “The Voyage of Madmen” released on YouTube “The Voyage of Madmen” released on YouTube Watch the 50th anniversary 2018 Golden Globe Race film The Voyage of Madmen film, released today on the Golden Globe Youtube channel, is the story of Don McIntyre's 50 year anniversary recreation of the infamous race and his quest to attract amateur sailors to compete in small boats. by Golden Globe Race Posted 14 Aug 10:58 BST Cockle and Mucklow Trophies at Overy Staithe Cockle and Mucklow Trophies at Overy Staithe The Stiffkey Cockle is a well known boat in North West Norfolk The Stiffkey Cockle is a well known boat in North West Norfolk with many of them sailed at Overy Staithe. Their tan sails regularly grace the creek and this is the chance for them to dust off their racing skills and move up a gear. by Jennie Clark Posted 14 Aug 09:46 BST Isle of Wight First Sailing Gig Regatta Isle of Wight First Sailing Gig Regatta Hosted at Brading Haven Yacht Club The weekend of 9th-10th August marked a milestone for rowing on the Isle of Wight as Brading Haven Gig Rowers, a section of Brading Haven Yacht Club, hosted their first annual Summer Gig Regatta. by Polly Schafer Posted 14 Aug 09:28 BST 2025 ILCA Senior Europeans in Marstrand day 3 2025 ILCA Senior Europeans in Marstrand day 3 Qualifying Series complete, setting the stage for the Final Series The third day of racing at the 2025 ILCA Senior European Championships & Open European Trophy marked the conclusion of the Qualifying Series, setting the stage for the Final Series to begin on Thursday. by Agustín Argüelles, EurILCA Posted 14 Aug 08:47 BST New arrival: Vaikobi Ultra-Warm Microfleece Jacket New arrival: Vaikobi Ultra-Warm Microfleece Jacket You'll have to try these microfleece jackets on to believe how warm you'll feel! You'll have to try these microfleece jackets on to believe how warm you'll feel! by Vaikobi Posted 14 Aug 08:00 BST RS500 Worlds at Follonica, Italy RS500 Worlds at Follonica, Italy Close Competition and Home-Grown Champions The RS500 World Championship 2025 brought an unforgettable blend of competitive racing, international camaraderie, and sun-soaked celebration to Follonica, Italy, from 4th to 8th August. by RS Sailing Posted 14 Aug 07:23 BST Dragons Deliver Thrilling Racing at Cowes Week Dragons Deliver Thrilling Racing at Cowes Week 13 Dragons, including classics, vintage, new models and international visitors With the best turnout for many years, 13 Dragons, including classics, vintage, new models and international visitors from Hong Kong, Ireland and Denmark, went to battle in the world's largest keelboat regatta. by Chris Grosscurth Posted 14 Aug 06:29 BST 2025 Garmin ORC Worlds Windward-Leeward Day 1 2025 Garmin ORC Worlds Windward-Leeward Day 1 Starting to identify some clear leaders in each class Day 3 of the Garmin ORC World Championship 2025 featured inshore racing powered by Amserv Toyota, and the results after four races are starting to identify some clear leaders in each class. by Offshore Racing Congress Posted 14 Aug 06:12 BST Tasars at Whitstable Week 2025 Tasars at Whitstable Week 2025 61 teams took part of which 11 were Tasars Who knew that Whitstable Week 2025 would turn out to be such a classic fight on the water with the front two teams shadow boxing, going at it hammer and tongs to see who would come out on top. by Mark Barnes Posted 14 Aug 05:52 BST Solo Offshore Racing Club Channel Race Solo Offshore Racing Club Channel Race A tactical race through the night heading offshore east of the Isle of Wight SORC Offshore Series race 5 was a tactical race through the night heading offshore east of the Isle of Wight and into the Channel. Starting from Gurnard at 1800 on Friday 8 August, it would test the solo skippers with night sailing conditions. by James Hardiman Posted 14 Aug 05:39 BST Aspire Merlin Rocket Nationals at Looe Day 4 Aspire Merlin Rocket Nationals at Looe Day 4 Three races held after a night of fancy dress After a night of fancy dress with the theme "what were you wearing when the ship went down", lifeguard Tom Gillard was on hand to rescue the drowning Merlin Rocket crews and deliver them safely to the boat park in the morning. by Anna Aylward Posted 13 Aug 20:21 BST Audi 2025 WingFoil Racing World Cup Türkiye day 1 Audi 2025 WingFoil Racing World Cup Türkiye day 1 Wild conditions see Italy take control of Istanbul The historic city of Istanbul, where continents and cultures collide, delivered a dramatic opening to the Audi 2025 WingFoil Racing World Cup Türkiye on Wednesday. by WingFoil Racing World Cup Posted 13 Aug 20:10 BST Seldén's ILCA Hi-Load kicker bracket upgrade Seldén's ILCA Hi-Load kicker bracket upgrade This cutting-edge development delivers a major boost in performance and reliability Seldén Masts, in collaboration with the ILCA Class Association, is thrilled to unveil its latest innovation for ILCA sailors worldwide - the Hi-Load kicker bracket upgrade pack. by Seldén Mast Posted 13 Aug 18:56 BST Cadet World Championship overall Cadet World Championship overall A fantastic event and an amazing adventure I have the pleasure of writing this year's final race report from the GBR team on the 2025 Cadet World Championship in Lake Lipno, Czechia. This has been a fantastic event and an amazing adventure. by Ella Edwards Posted 13 Aug 17:22 BST ILCA UK Nationals at Plas Heli days 2 & 3 ILCA UK Nationals at Plas Heli days 2 & 3 Two days of no wind lead to a host of other activities! Unusually for Plas Heli, on day 2 of the ILCA UK Nationals the sailing conditions were rather light with the decision made to fly AP over A. A Race Clinic led by ILCA 6 sailor Iris Singleton on boat settings drew a substantial crowd. by Jonathan Stirling Posted 13 Aug 16:57 BST The Ocean Race Europe Leg 1 Day 4 The Ocean Race Europe Leg 1 Day 4 Manoeuvre marathon looms in final stretch to Portsmouth Leg 1 of The Ocean Race Europe 2025 is set for "carnage" in its closing act, with crews facing a sleepless night of repeated manoeuvres as they beat upwind to the finish. by The Ocean Race Posted 13 Aug 16:46 BST Next RYA Connected Webinar: Welfare Officers Next RYA Connected Webinar: Welfare Officers Why you need one and how to recruit, develop and make the most of them Whether you're running youth sessions, supporting adult sailors, or simply passionate about your club's future, this RYA Connected webinar is important to you. by Gareth Brookes Posted 13 Aug 14:30 BST McIntyre Mini Globe Race Leg 3 McIntyre Mini Globe Race Leg 3 A serene start… until the sea said, “hold my rum” The McIntyre Mini Globe Race fleet bid an emotional "Vinaka vakalevu!" to VUDA MARINA Fiji on July 26th, with a start so picturesque it could have been a postcard—if not for the fact that 12 hardened sailors were about to embark on a 10,000-nm odyssey. by McIntyre Mini Globe Race Posted 13 Aug 13:37 BST GP Watercraft report on a busy & rewarding summer GP Watercraft report on a busy & rewarding summer Including events in Long Beach, Warnemünde and Medemblik With the 2028 Olympics on the horizon, this summer has seen our sailors stepping up across multiple international regattas, gaining vital experience and delivering standout performances. by GP Watercraft Team Posted 13 Aug 10:30 BST 2025 ILCA Senior Europeans in Marstrand day 2 2025 ILCA Senior Europeans in Marstrand day 2 Bright sunshine, a steady 7-10 knot breeze, and a gentle one-metre swell The second day of racing at the 2025 ILCA Senior European Championships & Open European Trophy brought ideal late-summer conditions to Marstrand, with bright sunshine, a steady 7-10 knot breeze, and a gentle one-metre swell rolling across the racecourse. by Agustín Argüelles, EurILCA Posted 13 Aug 09:20 BST How the Australian 18 Footers League began How the Australian 18 Footers League began The evolution of Australia's leading 18 footer club As the Australian 18 Footers League (originally known as NSW 18 Footers Sailing League) prepares for the upcoming 2025-26 season, beginning with Race 1 of the Spring Championship on October 12, it's good to remember how the 'League' began in 1935. by Frank Quealey Posted 13 Aug 07:42 BST 2025 Garmin ORC Worlds Long Offshore Race 2025 Garmin ORC Worlds Long Offshore Race Wins for Scamp 3, Formula X and Sugar in the 3 divisions After their start yesterday at 1000 local time the 64 teams entered in the Long offshore race, a wave of finishers from all three classes started arriving together about 1200 local time at the finish line. by Offshore Racing Congress Posted 12 Aug 21:42 BST Aspire Merlin Rocket Nationals at Looe Day 3 Aspire Merlin Rocket Nationals at Looe Day 3 The very keenest of rocketeers launched as soon as Delta flew Eager to get over the disappointment of blasting to the start line on Creation Covers race day two only to wallow as the wind shut off, the fleet were eagerly anticipating the prospect of a three-race day out in Looe Bay. by Mark Stockbridge Posted 12 Aug 21:19 BST Puerto Portals 52 SuperSeries Sailing Week preview Puerto Portals 52 SuperSeries Sailing Week preview Who can put the winning pieces together in Puerto Portals to win? Having raced there every since year since 2015, for the 52 SUPER SERIES fleet the return to Puerto Portals, Mallorca always feels like a welcome return to the home-from-home of the world's leading grand prix monohull circuit. by 52 Super Series Posted 12 Aug 20:38 BST 12 Metre North Americans 2025 Preview 12 Metre North Americans 2025 Preview A legacy of elegance returns to Newport The elegance of classic yachting returns to Narragansett Bay this fall as the 12 Metre North American Championship comes to Newport, hosted by Ida Lewis Yacht Club in partnership with the International Twelve Metre Association Americas Fleet. by International 12 Metre Association Posted 12 Aug 20:04 BST Whitstable Week 2025 Whitstable Week 2025 61 boats competing and all 10 races completed for the first time Whitstable Yacht Club held its annual Whitstable Week regatta on August 6th-10th with the five days being blessed with glorious sunshine but mostly light breezes. The good weather certainly brought out the crowds with 61 boats competing! by Steve Gray Posted 12 Aug 19:05 BST Kiel Canal to get to Portsmouth? Kiel Canal to get to Portsmouth? Is this Holcim PRB & Allagrande Mapei answer to make The Ocean Race Europe Leg 2 start? While the five IMOCA yachts still racing in Leg 1 of The Ocean Race Europe are closing in on Portsmouth, the race is on for Holcim PRB and Allagrande Mapei to do their repairs after their crash at the start. by Mark Jardine Posted 12 Aug 18:47 BST Bembridge SC racing during and after Cowes Week Bembridge SC racing during and after Cowes Week Keelboat report from the east of the island Six One-Designs has two excellent races on Tuesday morning in a F4, gusting F5 breeze with the occasional sunny period. The start of the first race was nothing to write home about with most of the fleet some way off the line when the hooter sounded. by Bembridge SC Posted 12 Aug 17:09 BST The Ocean Race Europe Leg 1 Day 3 The Ocean Race Europe Leg 1 Day 3 Approaching the halfway point, Meilhat's team tightens their grip as the drag race to England begins After an intense start to Leg One, with all-out racing through the Baltic and a bruising first 24 hours along the Danish coast, the IMOCA fleet has enjoyed a much-needed chance to recharge. by The Ocean Race Posted 12 Aug 16:34 BST The Ocean Race Europe: Biotherm dominating leg 1 The Ocean Race Europe: Biotherm dominating leg 1 Upwind speed was always going to be a key to success Upwind speed – not something normally associated with IMOCAs – was always going to be a key attribute of a successful boat in The Ocean Race Europe, and leg one has shown that Paul Meilhat and his crew on leader Biotherm have found an edge in this area. by Ed Gorman / IMOCA Globe Series Posted 12 Aug 16:18 BST Rooster partners Royal Nova Scotia Yacht Squadron Rooster partners Royal Nova Scotia Yacht Squadron Official technical clothing provider to the oldest yacht club in the Americas Rooster is proud to announce its official partnership with the Royal Nova Scotia Yacht Squadron (RNSYS), the oldest yacht club in the Americas, marking the beginning of an exciting collaboration in Canada. by Rooster Sailing Posted 12 Aug 14:30 BST Horning SC's Open Regatta Week 2025 Horning SC's Open Regatta Week 2025 Horning Town Regatta has sailors racing not only for glory but for silver spoons Horning Sailing Club's Regatta Week took place from 2nd-8th August, and saw its usual share of excitement and thrills during the activities. by Holly Hancock Posted 12 Aug 13:42 BST ILCA UK Nationals at Plas Heli day 1 ILCA UK Nationals at Plas Heli day 1 235 competitors from 15 countries descend on Plas Heli Two hundred and thirty five competitors from fifteen countries descended on Plas Heli, the Welsh National Sailing Centre for the ILCA UK National and Open Championships. All the sailors and one hundred volunteers were warmly welcomed. by Jonathan Stirling Posted 12 Aug 12:14 BST 2025 ILCA Senior Europeans in Marstrand day 1 2025 ILCA Senior Europeans in Marstrand day 1 2m waves force a postponement The opening day of racing at the 2025 ILCA Senior European Championships & Open European Trophy wrapped up today in Marstrand, Sweden, with the first two scheduled races completed for all three classes. by Agustín Argüelles, EurILCA Posted 12 Aug 11:43 BST Maxi Yacht Rolex Cup one month away Maxi Yacht Rolex Cup one month away 45 yachts registered to date for the event at Yacht Club Costa Smeralda The countdown is on to the Maxi Yacht Rolex Cup, set to kick off on 7 September 2025, with 45 yachts registered to date. Organised by the YCCS with the support of International Maxi Association and Rolex, the 2025 edition marks a significant milestone. by Yacht Club Costa Smeralda Posted 12 Aug 11:22 BST Moor Quick, Moor Clean with Boatasy Moor Quick, Moor Clean with Boatasy Cleaner lines, safer handling, and faster docking Boatasy's core kit remains a top pick for effortless mooring and docking - tried, tested and still indispensable this summer. by Marine Products Direct Posted 12 Aug 10:06 BST