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Long Beach Olympic Classes Regatta Day 4
ILCA 6 & 7, Men's & Women's Formula Kite and 470 Mixed Teams Wrap Up
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Tom Gillard surpasses dad Alan's record
At the Noble Marine Golden Jubilee Streaker Nationals
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Enzo Balanger wins Moth Worlds
Malcesine crowns the new champion
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The WASZP Games: A decade in the making
The WASZP Games: A decade in the making
What was once a dream for the SailingFast team is now a reality!
The WASZP Games at the Weymouth & Portland National Sailing Academy (WPNSA) has been a decade in the making for Duncan & Emma Hepplewhite at SailingFast, so seeing it come to fruition is a proud moment for them and the team.
by Mark Jardine
Posted 17 Jul 12:05 BST
Sail Racing ORC A at Copa del Rey MAPFRE Preview
Sail Racing ORC A at Copa del Rey MAPFRE Preview
The most international class of the event is set for a fierce battle
Among those 33 teams from 15 different countries competing in the Sail Racing ORC A category are the defending champion, the current ClubSwan 42 world champion, and the team with the most overall victories in the history of the Copa del Rey MAPFRE.
by Copa del Rey MAPFRE
Posted 17 Jul 11:23 BST
Solos at Leigh-on-Sea
Solos at Leigh-on-Sea
Racing the day after the Vintage Championship
Six visiting soloists were greeted at Leigh on arrival with no water and a cool nor'eastery breeze bought on by a sun hidden under some high cloud. But as the morning heat increased so did the light breeze and the tide.
by Colin Walker
Posted 17 Jul 10:19 BST
Hong Kong to host 2027 Dragon World Championship
Hong Kong to host 2027 Dragon World Championship
Taking place from 21 to 29 November 2026
The Royal Hong Kong Yacht Club and the Sailing Federation of Hong Kong, China in partnership with the Hong Kong Dragon Association, is proud to announce that Hong Kong will host the 2027 Hong Kong Dragon World Championship from 21 to 29 November 2026.
by Royal Hong Kong Yacht Club
Posted 17 Jul 09:43 BST
2025 WASZP Pre-Games in Weymouth Day 1
2025 WASZP Pre-Games in Weymouth Day 1
Four races held for all flights in the sunshine
The WASZP Pre-Games got under way in Weymouth on Thursday with all the ingredients for a great day on the water: a steady WSW breeze, sunshine, and plenty of smiles heading out onto the racecourse in Portland Harbour.
by Nicola Hoyle
Posted 17 Jul 08:44 BST
Cape 31 Med Circuit arrives in Imperia for Round 4
Cape 31 Med Circuit arrives in Imperia for Round 4
Hosted by Porto Maurizio Yacht Club from 18–20 July
The Cape 31 Mediterranean Circuit returns this weekend with Round 4 in the coastal city of Imperia, hosted by Porto Maurizio Yacht Club from 18–20 July.
by Cape 31 Class
Posted 17 Jul 07:16 BST
Long Beach Olympic Classes Regatta day 4
Long Beach Olympic Classes Regatta day 4
ILCA 6 & 7, Men's & Women's Formula Kite and 470 Mixed Teams Wrap Up
The racing for the first 5 classes of the Long Beach Olympic Classes Regatta wrapped up with a twist in conditions and breeze just to mix it up for the competitors.
by Long Beach Yacht Club
Posted 17 Jul 06:17 BST
North West Junior Travellers at Bassenthwaite
North West Junior Travellers at Bassenthwaite
Including the RS Tera Northern Championship
38 boats headed to Costa del Bassenthwaite for the 7th round of the popular North West Junior Traveller Series and the 2025 RS Tera Northern Championship.
by Paul Allen
Posted 17 Jul 06:06 BST
J/70 Grand Slam 4 at Cowes
J/70 Grand Slam 4 at Cowes
Shorts, t shirts, sunshine and great racing
J/70 Grand Slam 4 was run by the Royal Yacht Squadron over the weekend of 12th & 13th July - the sun shone, shorts and t shirts, and 8 to 15 knots, - champagne sailing.
by William Edwards / J/70 UK Class
Posted 17 Jul 06:01 BST
Last Transpac 2025 Starters are First to Celebrate
Last Transpac 2025 Starters are First to Celebrate
Honoring the first of three rounds of trophy winners & celebrating Transpac's bright future
The Transpacific Yacht Race celebrated its first Trophy Ceremony for the 2025 edition of this biennial ocean race on Tuesday, July 15, at Waikiki Yacht Club, in Honolulu, Hawaii.
by David Schmidt / Transpacific Yacht Club
Posted 17 Jul 03:56 BST
60 boats signed up for Mounts Bay!
60 boats signed up for Mounts Bay!
Noble Marine RS100, RS500 and RS600 Nationals has a little room for more
The RS Class Association were beyond excited when Mounts Bay Sailing Club agreed to host the Noble Marine RS100, RS500 and RS600 National Championships 2025.
by RS Class Association
Posted 16 Jul 21:17 BST
Solo Northern Championship at Hollingworth
Solo Northern Championship at Hollingworth
Yorkshire's very own Lake Como
Low clouds and gusty winds greeted Solo sailors at Yorkshire's very own Lake Como - Hollingworth Lake. Fresh from his top ten Europeans (Nations Cup) was Steve Dennison in a borrowed Winder Demo boat and borrowed sailing gear.
by Andy Carter
Posted 16 Jul 20:44 BST
Welsh Challenger Championship at Llyn Brenig
Welsh Challenger Championship at Llyn Brenig
David Prentice Memorial Trophy also awarded
Six Challengers travelled to Llyn Brenig for the Welsh Open Challenger Championship. It was forecast to be a very hot, light wind event. The club's two Challengers were to be loaned to two visiting sailors giving a fleet of eight.
by Marion Edwards
Posted 16 Jul 20:32 BST
Stride Forward crew prepare for Cowes Week
Stride Forward crew prepare for Cowes Week
With on-water training by helmsman and Olympian Stuart Childerley
Training crew for a competitive racing event such as Cowes Week is never easy - but even more so when many have not sailed before and almost everyone on board has a life-changing injury.
by Alice Driscoll
Posted 16 Jul 19:37 BST
IMOCAs in the Rolex Fastnet Race
IMOCAs in the Rolex Fastnet Race
Ocean racing's state of the art
One of the most historic and eternally ground-breaking oceanic racing yacht classes is the IMOCA. These 60 footers are the world's most advanced offshore racing monohulls, the class used in the Vendée Globe since its inception in 1989/90.
by James Boyd / RORC
Posted 16 Jul 19:27 BST
18th Puig Vela Clàssica Barcelona summary
18th Puig Vela Clàssica Barcelona summary
Yachts from over 10 countries and around 400 sailors competed off the coast of Barcelona
Barcelona's prestigious regatta for Classic and Vintage yachts, the Puig Vela Clàssica, celebrated its 18th edition, further strengthening its position as one of the premier international events for classic sailing in the Mediterranean.
by Covadonga Muñoz
Posted 16 Jul 19:06 BST
Nominations open for World Sailing Awards 2025
Nominations open for World Sailing Awards 2025
Presentation to be held at the Royal St. George Yacht Club in Dún Laoghaire on 5th November
Many of the sport's biggest names will be in attendance at the World Sailing Awards 2025, held on Wednesday 5 November at a gala ceremony at the Royal St. George Yacht Club in Dún Laoghaire, Ireland.
by World Sailing
Posted 16 Jul 17:12 BST
Noble Marine Streaker Nationals Overall
Noble Marine Streaker Nationals Overall
Tom Gillard surpasses dad Alan's record at the Golden Jubilee event
Tom Gillard becomes 11 times Streaker National Champion, surpassing dad Alan's record, against a spectacular 102 boat fleet at Rutland Sailing Club.
by Neil Firth
Posted 16 Jul 16:27 BST
Dart TT6 and Scottish Dart 18 Championship
Dart TT6 and Scottish Dart 18 Championship
An extremely successful event at Royal Tay Yacht Club
What an extremely successful event, enjoyed from start to finish by a superb entry of 20 Darts! A selection of 'guest teams' including our Commodore, joined our growing band of established Darters and a few others who had been coaxed out of hibernation.
by Grant Mitchell
Posted 16 Jul 16:09 BST
HYC names Rolex NYYC Invitational Cup team
HYC names Rolex NYYC Invitational Cup team
Howth Yacht Club is proud to confirm its final team selection
Howth Yacht Club is proud to confirm its final team selection for one of the most prestigious events in world amateur sailing: the Rolex New York Yacht Club Invitational Cup, taking place in Newport, Rhode Island from 6-13 September 2025.
by Brian Turvey
Posted 16 Jul 15:47 BST
OK Dinghy World Ranking July 2025
OK Dinghy World Ranking July 2025
Patric Mure is the new World No.1
Patric Mure has become only the 11th person to reach the top of the OK Dinghy World Ranking list as he takes over the No.1 spot from Australia's Roger Blasse, who drops to fourth. Britain's Andy Davis and Nick Craig move up to second and third.
by Robert Deaves
Posted 16 Jul 15:07 BST
RYA Scotland's Youth Voices initiative
RYA Scotland's Youth Voices initiative
To help amplify perspectives and empower young people within the sailing community
As part of an evolving approach to youth engagement, RYA Scotland has launched a new initiative, RYA Scotland Youth Voices, to help amplify perspectives and empower young people within the Scottish sailing and boating community.
by RYA Scotland
Posted 16 Jul 14:10 BST
RYA Female Scorpion Project camp 3
RYA Female Scorpion Project camp 3
Veteran sailing legend and a medical advisor add their input
Fortune favours the brave and Camp 3 enjoyed yet more champagne sailing at Weymouth & Portland National Sailing Academy in Dorset with the final day blown off just as they needed time to pack up for their first regatta at Lymington.
by Nick Lightbody
Posted 16 Jul 13:04 BST
Double Podium For Team Allen
Double Podium For Team Allen
Enzo Ballanger sailed fully equipped with Allen hardware to a Moth Worlds victory
Representing Team Allen through its French distributor, XPO, Enzo Ballanger sailed fully equipped with Allen hardware to a dominant victory at the 2025 International Moth World Championship.
by Allen
Posted 16 Jul 12:00 BST
New concept & programme for the Yacht Racing Forum
New concept & programme for the Yacht Racing Forum
An updated concept designed to reflect our delegates' expectations
This year, we will merge the conference on the Management and Business of the sport and the Design & Technology Symposium, enabling all participants to attend the entire event.
by Yacht Racing Forum
Posted 16 Jul 11:50 BST
Cape Horners sailing Bursary Scheme
Cape Horners sailing Bursary Scheme
Successfully supported a group of young people to take part in another challenging voyage
The International Association of Cape Horners Bursary Scheme has again successfully supported a group of young people, aged between 16 and 19, to take part in another challenging voyage run by the Tall Ships Youth Trust from their base in Portsmouth.
by Barry Pickthall for IACH
Posted 16 Jul 11:28 BST
Fireballs at Blackwater
Fireballs at Blackwater
Estuary provides a welcome relief from the hot and sticky inland towns
The Blackwater estuary provided a welcome relief from the hot and sticky inland towns. The Fireball teams were greeted with sunshine and a brisk easterly breeze. It took its time to settle down.
by Dave Hall
Posted 16 Jul 11:03 BST
GP14 Midland Area event at Trimpley
GP14 Midland Area event at Trimpley
The wind was from a favourable easterly direction, giving some consistency
The day was forecast to be extremely hot, 30 degrees Celsius plus, with light winds. Club organisers had identified likely risks associated with the heat and had planned measures to mitigate any risk of heat/sun stroke to sailors and supporting duty crew.
by Lesley Freeman
Posted 16 Jul 10:08 BST
Blind Sailor's solo Round the Island Challenge
Blind Sailor's solo Round the Island Challenge
Dani A. Pich is aiming to navigate his Patí Català catamaran around the Isle of Wight next week
A truly remarkable challenge is underway on the Solent, with blind sailor Dani A. Pich aiming to sail solo around the Isle of Wight in a catamaran dinghy that has no rudder, no centreboard, no boom and is steered by the use of balance and body weight.
by Yes We Sail
Posted 16 Jul 10:05 BST
RORC Channel Race 2025 Preview
RORC Channel Race 2025 Preview
The high-stakes opener of the 2025 Admiral's Cup
The 2025 RORC Channel Race is the high-stakes opener of the 2025 Admiral's Cup—and the pressure is on. With double points on the table and no discard allowed, this race could make or break a team's Admiral's Cup campaign.
by Louay Habib / RORC
Posted 16 Jul 09:42 BST
World premieres, new models and turnkey solutions
World premieres, new models and turnkey solutions
Ancasta will be leading the way when the autumn boat show season commences
When you're enjoying time out on the water this summer, let your thoughts drift to next season - could your boating experience be enhanced with a new yacht?
by Ancasta
Posted 16 Jul 09:00 BST
North ILCA UK circuit at Pennine
North ILCA UK circuit at Pennine
A great leveller between the ILCA 6 and ILCA 7
Ten visitors spanning from Carsington to West Kirby joined sixteen club members for the Pennine Sailing Club ILCA open, which also formed part of the ILCA UK North Grand Prix series.
by Colin Dengate
Posted 16 Jul 07:13 BST
2025 WASZP Pre-Games in Weymouth starts today
2025 WASZP Pre-Games in Weymouth starts today
131 boats from 18 countries prepare ahead of the main event
The 2025 WASZP Pre-Games in Weymouth has become a magnet for the international foiling community. With 131 boats entered from 18 countries, this event is more than just a tune-up—it's a snapshot of the class's spirit.
by Nicola Hoyle
Posted 16 Jul 06:32 BST
America's Cup: Azzurra Challenge
America's Cup: Azzurra Challenge
Azzurra's 1983 debut turned Italian sailing into a national interest.
Italy has one of the most passionate and enduring histories in the America's Cup. Azzurra's 1983 debut turned Italian sailing into a national interest.
by America's Cup Media and others
Posted 16 Jul 00:19 BST
Musto Lark Nationals runners and riders
Musto Lark Nationals runners and riders
Returning to the golden sands and turquoise waters of Abersoch this month
The Musto Lark Nationals (27-30 July) returns to the golden sands and turquoise waters of Abersoch, a venue that promises champagne sailing and tight tactical racing.
by Nigel Hufton
Posted 15 Jul 21:40 BST
2025 Cascais J70 Summer Cup
2025 Cascais J70 Summer Cup
The first qualification event for the 2026 Worlds
Held from 11 to 13 July at the Clube Naval de Cascais, the Cascais J/70 Summer Cup marked the start of the national qualification process for the much-anticipated 2026 J/70 World Championship, which will also take place in Cascais.
by Press CNCascais
Posted 15 Jul 21:02 BST
Solo Vintage Championship
Solo Vintage Championship
Leigh on Sea Sailing Club turned on the Essex magic
Leigh on Sea Sailing Club turned on the Essex magic for the Vintage Championship, supplying champagne conditions which even Lake Como would have struggled to match, North Berwick, venue for the Solo National Championship in three weeks take note!
by Will Loy
Posted 15 Jul 20:25 BST
Classic Boat Challenge at West Kirby
Classic Boat Challenge at West Kirby
On the hottest day of the year, some of the hottest sailors came to the hottest sailing club
On the hottest day of the year, some of the hottest sailors came to the hottest sailing club at West Kirby to contest the Star classic boat challenge.
by Liz Potter
Posted 15 Jul 19:55 BST
RS Feva Grand Prix 6 and EuroCup 4 at Parkstone
RS Feva Grand Prix 6 and EuroCup 4 at Parkstone
Remembered for the enduring friendships and shared love for sailing
The day began with hazy clouds, but the forecast promised blazing sunshine ahead. During the competitors' briefing, we were warmly welcomed by the Race Officer, Jeremy Harford-Tapp, along with representatives from the club.
by Chrissie Le Petit
Posted 15 Jul 19:21 BST
Long Beach Olympic Classes Regatta day 3
Long Beach Olympic Classes Regatta day 3
Mother Nature teases the competitors
Mother Nature teased the competitors today and made them wait a bit, but she did not disappoint; the sun came out and a big westerly built to 18-20 knots!
by Long Beach Yacht Club
Posted 15 Jul 18:22 BST
Royal Corinthian One Designs celebrate 90 years
Royal Corinthian One Designs celebrate 90 years
Enjoying the RCYC Summer Regatta on the River Crouch
The RCOD class, based at the Royal Corinthian Yacht Club in Burnham on Crouch, Essex, has celebrated 90 years of racing over a long weekend of 11-13 July 2025.
by Martin Makey
Posted 15 Jul 17:58 BST
The Iconic Admiral's Cup Returns!
The Iconic Admiral's Cup Returns!
Harken UK caught up with the RORC CEO and Admiral's Cup sailors ahead of the event
After a long hiatus, this prestigious international yachting regatta makes its grand comeback from 17- 31 July at The Royal Ocean Racing Club (RORC) in Cowes, Isle of Wight.
by Harken UK
Posted 15 Jul 16:30 BST
SB20 UK National Championship
SB20 UK National Championship
Xcellent back on top as Weymouth delivers four perfect days of racing
Team Xcellent, led by John Pollard, reclaimed the SB20 UK National title at Weymouth Sailing Club after four days of competitive, high-quality racing in rare "champagne conditions" on the south coast.
by Anna Zyk
Posted 15 Jul 15:54 BST
National 12 open and club racing at Solway
National 12 open and club racing at Solway
Mediterranean conditions in Kippford
With hot Mediterranean conditions beckoning, several visiting crews arrived in Kippford on Friday night with the promise of a weekend of close racing in almost tropical heat. Before the boats were even rigged, all were in for a treat.
by Ian Purkis
Posted 15 Jul 15:02 BST
Eddie Bridle wins the Musto Skiff Europeans
Eddie Bridle wins the Musto Skiff Europeans
Championship hosted as part of Warnemünde Woche
Eddie Bridle has won the 2025 Musto Skiff European Championship in Germany, landing his first major title in the class.
by Jamie Hilton
Posted 15 Jul 14:11 BST
Excitement builds for Poole Regatta 2026
Excitement builds for Poole Regatta 2026
Less than 12 months until the European IRC Championship comes to town
With less than a year to go, excitement is steadily building for the return of the International Paint Poole Regatta, taking place from 23rd-25th May 2026 over the late May bank holiday weekend.
by Chris Jones
Posted 15 Jul 13:07 BST
Excellent Olympic Season Openers for GP Watercraft
Excellent Olympic Season Openers for GP Watercraft
Bermudan ILCA sailors enjoy a strong start to the season!
The first two Olympic events of 2025 proved a very positive start to the season for GP Watercraft and their Bermudan ILCA sailors: Sebastian Kempe (ILCA 7) and Adriana Penruddocke (ILCA 6) who are both coached by Shaun Priestley of GP Watercraft.
by Isaac Marsh
Posted 15 Jul 12:00 BST
2025 YachtsandYachting.com Racing Series round 4
2025 YachtsandYachting.com Racing Series round 4
Convincingly won by a team from Deloitte
The weekend of July 12th & 13th saw Round 4 of the Yachts & Yachting.com Racing Series organised by Prometheus Sailing, which was convincingly won by a team from Deloitte with four wins and two second places in the six races sailed.
by Terry Hunt
Posted 15 Jul 11:46 BST
The WASZP Games: A decade in the making
The WASZP Games at the Weymouth & Portland National Sailing Academy (WPNSA) has been a decade in the making for Duncan & Emma Hepplewhite at SailingFast, so seeing it come to fruition is a proud moment for them and the team.
Double Double
On the eve of the 100th Fastnet that has attracted some 464 entries, I heard of one entry in this record fleet that seemed so very apt. Not only because it includes the Commodore of the RORC, but because it combines two Brits and two Aussies.
Double Podium For Team Allen
Representing Team Allen through its French distributor, XPO, Enzo Ballanger sailed fully equipped with Allen hardware to a dominant victory at the 2025 International Moth World Championship.
Jazz Turner Video Interview
I travelled to Brighton Marina to catch up with Jazz, talking about her own sailing, the challenges she faced during the circumnavigation, how the money raised will be used, and a glimpse of her future projects!
World premieres, new models and turnkey solutions
When you're enjoying time out on the water this summer, let your thoughts drift to next season - could your boating experience be enhanced with a new yacht?
Understanding sMRT Alert with Jack Sharland
Man Overboard Devices have come a long way in the last few years with more features packed into smaller devices, but with all these features it can sometimes be difficult to understand what they all do.
The Iconic Admiral's Cup Returns!
After a long hiatus, this prestigious international yachting regatta makes its grand comeback from 17- 31 July at The Royal Ocean Racing Club (RORC) in Cowes, Isle of Wight.
The Ocean Race Europe Video Preview
The Ocean Race Europe will take place between 10 August & 21 September, following a debut event in the summer of 2021. The racing is in IMOCA yachts, the same as the Vendée Globe, but this time with 4 crew and an OBR who will document the action on board.
Excellent Olympic Season Openers for GP Watercraft
The first two Olympic events of 2025 proved a very positive start to the season for GP Watercraft and their Bermudan ILCA sailors: Sebastian Kempe (ILCA 7) and Adriana Penruddocke (ILCA 6) who are both coached by Shaun Priestley of GP Watercraft.
Foiling Frenzy at Fraglia Vela Malcesine
The Moth Worlds at Lake Garda are something else! Regardless of where sailors are in their careers, or the reputation they have, everyone wants to be there and have a tilt at the title.
Is Your Boat Ready for Racing Season?
From fine-tuning your rigging to quick repairs before a race, keeping your boat in top condition doesn't need to be complicated. ?
The oldest video footage of Moth sailing
We delve into our video archive to find the oldest possible videos that show Moth racing. Are these International Moths, British Moths... or was the name still Olive, Inverloch 11ft, National Moth or Brent One-Design?!
iQFOiL Worlds coming to Weymouth in 2026
The world's top Olympic windsurfing talents will showcase high-performance hydrofoil racing on UK waters next year as the RYA has been confirmed as host for the 2026 iQFOiL World Championship.
The power of tech
What is the cost of safety? How do you measure it? More importantly, how do you appreciate it?
Q&A with Deborah Blair
Henri-Lloyd caught up with young British sailor Deborah Blair on their most recent photoshoot on the Solent with team Katabatik to shoot the new Dynamic range onboard a Cape 31.
An evening with the Scaramouche Sailing Trust
Sailing hasn't always been a sport for inner-city state schools like the Greig City Academy (GCA). But they've shown it can be accessible to everyone, with amazing results.