McIntyre Mini Globe Leg 2 underway McIntyre Mini Globe Leg 2 underway 7200 miles solo to Vuda Marina Fiji In an extraordinary feat of maritime logistics the McIntyre Mini Globe Race fleet has completed an unprecedented overland Transfer of 15 ALMA Globe 580 yachts from the Atlantic to the Pacific Ocean. by McIntyre Mini Globe Race Posted 28 Mar 14:56 GMT Sail on, John! Sail on, John! SB20 sailor and Class Chief Measurer John Outhwaite passes away It was with much sadness that we heard of the passing of our fellow SB20 sailor and Class Chief Measurer John Outhwaite. John has been supporting the class for over 20 years and many people have been touched by his support and helpfulness. by SB20 Class UK Posted 28 Mar 14:20 GMT 29er EuroCup Slovenia Day 1 29er EuroCup Slovenia Day 1 Fierce winds challenge sailors in Koper The opening day of the 29er EuroCup Slovenia in Koper proved to be a true test of skill and endurance, as competitors battled intense wind conditions on the Adriatic. by International 29er Class Posted 28 Mar 14:18 GMT 22nd Budget Marine Antigua ILCA Open 22nd Budget Marine Antigua ILCA Open 17 sailors from Antigua, St Vincent and British Virgin Islands (BVI) compete Last Saturday and Sunday at Falmouth Harbour in Antigua was the 22nd Budget Marine Antigua ILCA Open. Organized by the Antigua Yacht Club, the event brought together 17 sailors from Antigua, St Vincent and British Virgin Islands (BVI). by Sabrina Marks-Dasent Posted 28 Mar 14:10 GMT RYA/UKTRA National Team Racing Championship RYA/UKTRA National Team Racing Championship Team from the Royal Thames YC wins the Prince Philip Trophy A team from the Royal Thames Yacht Club has won the Prince Philip Trophy after claiming victory at the 2025 RYA/UKTRA National Team Racing Championship. Hosted for the first time in the event's history by Oxford Sailing Club. by RYA/UKTRA Posted 28 Mar 13:03 GMT David Crum to retire after 67 years at Newton Crum David Crum to retire after 67 years at Newton Crum Transferring its customers to Noble Marine, ensuring a seamless transition From 1st April 2025, after 67 years as an independent business, Newton Crum will be transferring its customers to Noble Marine. by Noble Marine & Newton Crum Posted 28 Mar 12:00 GMT Fireball training day at Draycote preview Fireball training day at Draycote preview Adam Bowers' unique style means that his sessions are fun as well as informative The Fireball Class are running a training day with the renowned Adam Bowers at Draycote Water Sailing Club on Friday 11th April. Adam's unique style means that his sessions are fun as well as informative. by UKFA Posted 28 Mar 11:50 GMT Why Every Boat Needs a Reliable Liferaft Why Every Boat Needs a Reliable Liferaft Reassurance at sea in an emergency For reassurance at sea should an emergency occur, the Duarry Coast liferaft from Marine-Products-Direct can inflate in 20 seconds allowing you to disembark your boat to safety quickly. by Marine Products Direct Posted 28 Mar 10:00 GMT Bartley SC have to postpone Merlin open meeting Bartley SC have to postpone Merlin open meeting Unexpected drop in water level makes the event unviable Sadly Bartley SC are having to postpone the Merlin Rocket open meeting on 30th March 2025 due to an unexpected drop in the water level making the event unviable. by Steve Ward Posted 28 Mar 09:09 GMT Hansa and Para World Championships day 4 Hansa and Para World Championships day 4 International showdown in the 303 One Person The Hansa 303 One-Person fleet was the only one out racing on Day 4 of the 2025 Hansa and Para World Championships at Pittwater, while the other classes enjoyed a lay day, although some chose to go out and practice in preparation for Saturday's races. by Di Pearson / Hansa Worlds Posted 28 Mar 08:00 GMT 88th 12ft Skiff Australian Championship 88th 12ft Skiff Australian Championship Racing held from the Sydney Flying Squadron over the weekend The 88th 12ft Skiff Championship was held from the Sydney Flying Squadron on Saturday 22nd & Sunday 23rd March. by Murray Press Posted 28 Mar 06:20 GMT Round the Rocks Race Round the Rocks Race Jax, Tatihou, Thunder and Lightning & Flying Jenny Win Class It was 'breeze on' as 18 boats in four classes circumnavigated the neighboring 19-square-mile island of St. John, or a shorter course as in the case of the VX One Class, in the Round the Rocks Race. by Carol Bareuther Posted 28 Mar 01:28 GMT RS Fest Miami 2025 - The celebrations have started RS Fest Miami 2025 - The celebrations have started Sailors across North America and Europe have travelled to Miami to relish a long weekend of sailing Sailors have been taking part in the pre-regatta clinics, gaining class-specific tips and polishing up their boat handling skills in preparation for racing to start tomorrow. by RS Sailing Posted 27 Mar 22:54 GMT National 12s at Burghfield National 12s at Burghfield Calm start to the day, yet 8 races are completed Eight National 12s lined up on the Burghfield beach and gazed out at the mirror finish of the lake. Not a promising start to the 2025 Craftinsure National Series, particularly for an event that planned to run eight short sprint races in one day. by Graham Camm Posted 27 Mar 18:26 GMT 2025 Chile World Cup day 1 2025 Chile World Cup day 1 Local young hero Iñaki Maturana lit up the beach with a commanding win in his opening heat The 2025 Chile World Cup kicked off today, launching the World Wave Tour's 5 Star season with Round 1 of the Men's division with world-class performances at the iconic break of Matanzas. by International Windsurfing Tour Posted 27 Mar 18:10 GMT Princess Sofia Trophy marks start of LA 2028 cycle Princess Sofia Trophy marks start of LA 2028 cycle British Sailing Team ready for 54th edition of this prestigious regatta The Princess Sofia Trophy regatta will take place in Palma, Mallorca. This year there are four sites making up the event: Arenal (49er, 49erFX, Nacra 17, 470), Ca'n Pastilla (ILCA 6 and 7), Portixol (iQFOiL) and Playa de Palma beach (Formula Kite). by British Sailing Team Posted 27 Mar 17:15 GMT One Designs set for Trofeo Princesa Sofia Mallorca One Designs set for Trofeo Princesa Sofia Mallorca Dragon, 6 Metre Open and Cape 31 classes alongside ORC racing The 54 Trofeo Princesa Sofía Mallorca by FERGUS will set sail tomorrow, Friday 28th March, with the start of the ORC cruiser and One design classes races, which will be held until the 30th in the Bay of Palma. by Trofeo S.A.R. Princesa Sofía Posted 27 Mar 15:38 GMT New recruits making waves New recruits making waves British Sailing Keelboat Academy training weekends have developed teamwork Recruits selected to join the 2025 British Sailing Keelboat Academy have been making the most of training weekends to develop their teamwork, boat handling and racing. by British Keelboat Sailing Posted 27 Mar 15:25 GMT Revealing the Secrets of the 'Impossible' XR 41 Revealing the Secrets of the 'Impossible' XR 41 An out and out race yacht, but also a sporty cruiser, thanks to its modular interior The XR 41 from X-Yachts was quite a departure from what they'd been doing for the last 15 years: concentrating on high-end Performance Racing Cruisers. This is an out and out race yacht, but it's also a sporty cruiser, thanks to its modular interior. by Mark Jardine Posted 27 Mar 14:30 GMT 2025 CIC Med Channel Race - one month to go 2025 CIC Med Channel Race - one month to go A novel event designed to develop offshore racing in the Mediterranean On Sunday 27 April at 13:00 hrs local time, the Class40 fleet will set sail from Marseille's southern bay on the brand-new CIC MED CHANNEL RACE. by Sirius Events Posted 27 Mar 13:59 GMT The Cruise Control for Your Rig The Cruise Control for Your Rig Cruising in the green zone Could I push harder and go a little faster? Are the sails too powered up? Should I reef now or wait? Is my rig under more strain than I realise? Second-guessing leads to hesitation - the enemy of smooth, assured sailing. by Cyclops Marine Posted 27 Mar 12:00 GMT Fortaleza to host 2027 World Sailing Championships Fortaleza to host 2027 World Sailing Championships Fortaleza is the capital of the seaside state of Ceará and a popular sailing destination. The Brazilian city of Fortaleza has been chosen to host the one-person events at the 2027 World Sailing Championships. by World Sailing Posted 27 Mar 11:49 GMT Tre Golfi Sailing Week 2025 Preview Tre Golfi Sailing Week 2025 Preview Circolo del Remo e della Vela Italia is pleased to announce that 100 boats have already registered The Tre Golfi Sailing Week 2025 is fast approaching, and with it, the closing of registrations. The Circolo del Remo e della Vela Italia is pleased to announce that 100 boats have already registered for the Tre Golfi Sailing Week. by Tre Golfi Sailing Week Posted 27 Mar 11:38 GMT Fabulous Fireflys Fabulous Fireflys 79th Tideway supported Nationals already fully booked The season has already begun with a fabulous outing to Grafham Water for the Ovington Inlands for round one of the Craftinsure supported Vines traveller series. Next up we head to Parkstone Yacht Club over the Easter weekend. by Jason Aldous Posted 27 Mar 11:27 GMT Craig Wood has set off across the Pacific Craig Wood has set off across the Pacific Triple amputee has begun epic fundraising adventure to sail solo and unsupported 7000nm 33-year-old former British soldier Craig Wood has officially begun his world first maritime expedition to become the world's first triple amputee to sail solo, non-stop and unsupported 7,000 nautical miles across the Pacific Ocean. by Mia Hodgkinson Posted 27 Mar 10:51 GMT Exmoor Beastie 2025, sponsored by Exmoor Ales Exmoor Beastie 2025, sponsored by Exmoor Ales Racing in the beautiful surroundings of the Exmoor National Park The 2025 Exmoor Beastie took place on Sunday 23rd March at Wimbleball Sailing Club, in the beautiful surroundings of the Exmoor National Park. Awaiting the competitors from 10 visiting clubs was the traditional 3-hour pursuit starting at noon. by Nick Ryles Posted 27 Mar 09:36 GMT Hansa and Para World Championships day 3 Hansa and Para World Championships day 3 Competition heating up on Pittwater Day 3 of the 2025 Hansa and Para World Championships on Pittwater arrived and all were keen to launch from Royal Prince Alfred Yacht Club (RPAYC) to start the day's sailing after avoiding the morning downpour. by Di Pearson / Hansa Worlds Posted 27 Mar 08:22 GMT BVI Spring Regatta & Sailing Festival Preview BVI Spring Regatta & Sailing Festival Preview Accomplished line-up of international competition ready for hot racing & cool parties! Boats from fourteen different countries - and racing enthusiasts from many more - are about to converge upon the stunning British Virgin Islands sailing grounds for the 52nd BVI Spring Regatta & Sailing Festival. by Michelle Slade / BVISR Posted 27 Mar 02:39 GMT 54th Trofeo Princesa Sofia Mallorca presentation 54th Trofeo Princesa Sofia Mallorca presentation Santiago Lange appointed official Ambassador The official presentation of the 54 Trofeo Princesa Sofia Mallorca by FERGUS Hotels brought together representatives of the Balearic public institutions and its new main sponsor, FERGUS Group, who showed their support to the organizers of the event. by Trofeo S.A.R. Princesa Sofía Posted 26 Mar 22:40 GMT Shoreham SC's Open Events preview Shoreham SC's Open Events preview Do you need to hone your sea racing skills this year? Do you need to hone your sea racing skills this year? At Shoreham SC, we have one of the best stretches of open water for dinghy racing in the UK. Launching is easy too - from inside the sheltered harbour, it's a short sail out to sea and the race course by James Gerwat Posted 26 Mar 22:10 GMT Vendée Globe: A record-breaking 10th edition Vendée Globe: A record-breaking 10th edition An unprecedented level of competition The 10th edition of the Vendée Globe ends on an exceptional note, from a sporting, popular and media point of view. The level of competition has never been so high. by Vendée Globe media Posted 26 Mar 20:39 GMT Henri-Lloyd's Dynamic Range Henri-Lloyd's Dynamic Range Reveals a new and revolutionary approach to marine apparel The jury in the prestigious DAME Awards recognised the breakthrough achieved by Henri-Lloyd with the use of technology and ergonomics in the Dynamic Range of sailing apparel. Now it is available to buy, with a complete range from shorts to jackets. by Henri-Lloyd Posted 26 Mar 17:00 GMT Melges 24 European Sailing Series preview Melges 24 European Sailing Series preview Between now and the Worlds, the road is packed with regattas In just over a week, the Melges 24 European Sailing Series will spring back to life — bringing together teams who've been sharpening their skills on the iconic "winter regatta" courses in Croatia and those who've been soaking up the sun in Florida. by International Melges 24 Class Association Posted 26 Mar 14:58 GMT Double bill for British Keelboat League Double bill for British Keelboat League Boysterous Cup at Royal Southern, and Scottish Student Keelboat Championship A double bill for the British Keelboat League at opposite ends of the UK saw 22 teams competing at sold out events in Scotland and on the south coast. by British Keelboat League Posted 26 Mar 13:26 GMT Faster, Better, Stronger Faster, Better, Stronger A round up of Fishers Green SC Cadet open meeting It was all to play for at the 2025 FGSC Cadet Open as ambitious contenders launched into a light SE breeze on 22 March. Fresh from almost a month of winter training at the green, these cadet sailors looked faster and stronger than ever before. by Angie Meyer Posted 26 Mar 11:31 GMT Mixed doubles classes set to shine Mixed doubles classes set to shine At the 54 Trofeo Princesa Sofía Mallorca by FERGUS Hotels The mixed crews will once again demonstrate their competitiveness on the bay of Palma. by Trofeo S.A.R. Princesa Sofía Posted 26 Mar 10:30 GMT Tom Dolan at 49th Solo Guy Cotten update Tom Dolan at 49th Solo Guy Cotten update "Can't wait to get stuck into the big race!" As part of the 49th edition of the Solo Guy Cotten — the opening leg of the 2025 French Elite Offshore Racing Championship — Tom Dolan and the 40 other skippers have already completed two days of inshore races in Concarneau. by Tom Dolan Racing Posted 26 Mar 09:58 GMT Ten young sailors prepare for Iron Pot Sailathon Ten young sailors prepare for Iron Pot Sailathon The sailors, aged between 9-16, all members of Australian team, will sail 5 Cadets Ten young sailors from the Sandy Bay SC and the International Cadet Class of Tasmania are preparing to embark on their longest ever sail to raise money to support their trip to the 2025 International Cadet Worlds in the Czech Republic in August. by Jane Austin Posted 26 Mar 09:28 GMT Spring Gift Collection at P&B Spring Gift Collection at P&B Perfect for celebrating our favourite people Whether for Mother's Day, Spring celebrations, birthdays, or simply to recognise someone special in your sailing community, our curated collection features the equipment trusted by top sailors. by P&B Posted 26 Mar 09:00 GMT Hansa and Para World Championships day 2 Hansa and Para World Championships day 2 The Hansa 303 One Person competition started today Day 2 of the 2025 Hansa and Para World Championships on Pittwater and competitors and officials alike were hoping for a more stable breeze than what was dished up to them yesterday. by Di Pearson / Hansa Worlds Posted 26 Mar 08:57 GMT Three semi-finalists return for Governor's Cup Three semi-finalists return for Governor's Cup Final invitees to be chosen from requests for invitation received by April 11 Governor's Cup will be July 29 - August 3; World's match race skippers under 23 invited to file a Request for Invitation. by Susan Kenney Posted 26 Mar 08:11 GMT World Sailing welcomes Brisbane 2032 review World Sailing welcomes Brisbane 2032 review Supporting the recommendations of the study World Sailing welcomes the 100 Day Review by the Queensland Government's Games Independent Infrastructure and Coordination Authority as an important step towards delivering a successful Brisbane 2032 Olympic Games. by World Sailing Posted 25 Mar 21:37 GMT The Ocean Race: Conrad Colman announces entry The Ocean Race: Conrad Colman announces entry Aotearoa Ocean Racing announces plans to enter the next edition of The Ocean Race After completing two Vendée Globe solo around the world races and a total of now four laps circumnavigating the planet, this is a coming-home for the kiwi sailor after becoming one of the fiercest competitors in France and Europe in recent years. by Aotearoa Ocean Racing/Sail-World.com/nz Posted 25 Mar 19:00 GMT Introducing Jazz Turner's Project FEAR Introducing Jazz Turner's Project FEAR She will be the first disabled female to sail a solo unassisted British Isles circumnavigation A Brighton resident and former GBR Para sailor has set a goal to become the first female disabled person to complete a solo, non-stop and unassisted circumnavigation of the British Isles in a sailing boat. by Jazz Turner Posted 25 Mar 18:00 GMT JOG Lonely Tower and Great Escape races JOG Lonely Tower and Great Escape races View from the race box The JOG Yacht Racing season for 2025 got off to very busy start with the Lonely Tower race, sponsored generously by Lewmar. by Martin Banfield Posted 25 Mar 14:09 GMT Keelboat Endeavour 2025 Keelboat Endeavour 2025 Sonata class win Robin Judah Trophy in Burnham Joe Cross, Russell Wheeler, Matt Hitt and Tim Lees, representing the Sonata class, won the 2025 edition of the Keelboat Endeavour, hosted by Royal Corinthian Yacht Club, in Burnham on Crouch, Essex, over the weekend of 22nd and 23rd of March. by Petru Balau Posted 25 Mar 11:59 GMT Meet Switzerland's rising 29er duo: Ikke and Liam Meet Switzerland's rising 29er duo: Ikke and Liam Ikke Huber and Liam Berger have been climbing the ranks in the class Swiss sailors Ikke Huber and Liam Berger have been climbing the ranks in the 29er class, currently sitting in third place overall in the 29er Eurocup. by International 29er Class Posted 25 Mar 11:11 GMT Merlin Rocket Silver Tiller at Salcombe Merlin Rocket Silver Tiller at Salcombe David Greening is as good a race officer as any class could wish for The 2025 Salcombe Craftinsure Silver Tiller and Allspars South West Series open meeting sponsored by Helly Hansen looked like it was going to be a long damp weekend with light winds, but this little haven in the South Hams had other things in mind. by Sophie Mackley Posted 25 Mar 10:19 GMT