29er World Championship at Porto Day 4 29er World Championship at Porto Day 4 Only one race per fleet held, but it shakes up the leaderboard Day four at the 29er World Championship Porto 2025 delivered just one race per fleet due to tricky light wind conditions — but that was enough to shake up the leaderboard! by International 29er Class Posted 7 Aug 00:08 BST XOD Captain's Cup at Cowes Week Day 5 XOD Captain's Cup at Cowes Week Day 5 Tricky day waiting for the sea breeze to fill in After a substantial wait for the South Westerly sea breeze to work its way down from Lymington we got going. by Rory Paton Posted 6 Aug 23:54 BST Bass Week mid-way report Bass Week mid-way report Seriously fun (and frantic) racing under the watchful eye of Skiddaw Mountain We've hit the halfway mark at Ginger Boats Bass Week, and what a week it's been so far! The first weekend saw142 boats have take to the water, with some seriously fun (and sometimes frantic) racing happening under the watchful eye of Skiddaw Mountain. by Bass Press Posted 6 Aug 22:17 BST Noble Marine RS200 Nationals at Abersoch day 3 Noble Marine RS200 Nationals at Abersoch day 3 3 races were completed in 8-14 knots with intermittent sun Another gorgeous day in Abersoch! Slightly fewer knots of breeze and slightly fewer hours spent on shore... three races were completed in 8-14 knots with intermittent sun! by Bethan Matthew Posted 6 Aug 21:52 BST Cowes Week 2025 day 5 Cowes Week 2025 day 5 Flying Jenny wins the Britannia Cup The biggest boats in Class Zero today were joined today by Tony Langley's Gladiator, which will be racing for the rest of the week. The battle for the Britannia Cup was between these giants, IRC1 and the Cape 31s. by Gael Pawson Posted 6 Aug 21:14 BST Mercedes Benz Belfast RS400 Eurocup day 3 Mercedes Benz Belfast RS400 Eurocup day 3 Storming day puts Ollie Groves and Esther Parkhurst in the lead After breezy conditions on the first day of racing, leading to several hours of postponement and only one race sailed, sailors arrived at the boat park with heavy legs and there were certainly several prayers for more forgiving conditions. by Peter Gilmore Posted 6 Aug 20:59 BST Cadet World Championship day 2 Cadet World Championship day 2 Yellow bibs belong to Team GBR, and they collect another race win The green rolling hills of South Bohemia provide the picturesque backdrop to the 2025 Cadet World Championship on Lake Lipno. The general relaxed vibe of this resort area is about to be punctured by the enthusiasm, energy and expectation. by Andre Edwards Posted 6 Aug 20:29 BST Kestrel Nationals at Stone day 2 Kestrel Nationals at Stone day 2 It turns out sailors don't know the difference between a letter E and a number 4 After day 1's race, which saw more Kestrels upside down than the right way up, we woke up today to some very light and questionable winds. Regardless of the windless situation the fleet went out and started race 2 perfectly on time. by Danielle Worsley Posted 6 Aug 20:12 BST EAORA boats in the Rolex Fastnet Race EAORA boats in the Rolex Fastnet Race East Coast sailors fight as hard as everyone else to reach the podium Most EAORA entrants finished within the top half of the 450-strong fleet taking part in the Rolex Fastnet Centenary race. by Paul Wood Posted 6 Aug 20:02 BST Jazz Turner set for the WorldStar Race Jazz Turner set for the WorldStar Race Officially declaring her intention to take on the formidable challenge Adventurer and seasoned disabled sailor Jazz Turner has officially declared her intention to take on one of the most formidable challenges in modern ocean racing - the RWYC WorldStar. by Adrian Gray Posted 6 Aug 19:00 BST Enter now for Ceilidh Cup in October Enter now for Ceilidh Cup in October RYA National Match Racing Series heads to Scotland The RYA National Match Racing Series will be returning to the Royal Northern & Clyde Yacht Club in Scotland for its final qualifier of 2025 - the Ceilidh Cup. by British Keelboat Sailing Posted 6 Aug 18:11 BST Get a £20 voucher for referring your friends! 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Now, you can earn a £20 voucher from a choice of 6 retailers for telling your friends about them*, and they decide to take out a policy with GJW for the first time. by GJW Direct Posted 6 Aug 17:00 BST Rolex Fastnet Race video and wrap-up Rolex Fastnet Race video and wrap-up A worthy record-breaking centenary edition In stark contrast to the motley seven cruisers and decommissioned pilot cutters of the first Fastnet Race in 1925, this year's edition continued to break records, setting sail on 26 July with 444 entries. by James Boyd / RORC Posted 6 Aug 16:29 BST The Firefly Fleet Runners and Riders The Firefly Fleet Runners and Riders Sailing into the Winter of Discontent With under two weeks to go until the Tideway 79th Firefly Nationals at Lyme Regis Sailing Club from August 16 to August 22, it's time to assess the form sheet - or, in 1979 parlance, to see which factions might rise and which shall fall. by Firefly Class Association Posted 6 Aug 15:06 BST Contender Worlds 2025 at Lake Garda Contender Worlds 2025 at Lake Garda More than 170 boats from a dozen countries created a true world championship I've just spent 7 weeks sailing in Europe with my friend Mark Bulka which ended with him winning his 5th world championship. Mark has won many regattas but in his acceptance speech he described this one as the highlight of his sailing career. by James Ellis Posted 6 Aug 14:51 BST Cadet World Championship day 1 Cadet World Championship day 1 Conditions have especially suited the Frensham sailors The British Team have come into this event with realistic but hopeful expectations. The abandonment of yesterday's practice race meant several of the team had no prior experience sailing at the venue before racing proper. by Simon Cox Posted 6 Aug 14:24 BST Final call for early entry for OK Dinghy Worlds Final call for early entry for OK Dinghy Worlds With more than 190 entries received so far, it will be the largest the class has ever held With more than 190 entries received so far, the 2025 OK Dinghy World Championship will be the largest the class has ever held. by Robert Deaves Posted 6 Aug 14:07 BST 7 IMOCA teams set for The Ocean Race Europe 7 IMOCA teams set for The Ocean Race Europe The 4,500-nautical mile six-week race starts on Sunday The second edition of The Ocean Race Europe gets under way from Kiel in Germany this weekend, with seven fully-crewed mixed male and female IMOCA teams contesting a five-leg grand-prix that will take them from the Baltic Sea to the Adriatic. by Ed Gorman / IMOCA Globe Series Posted 6 Aug 13:50 BST Ladies Day at Cowes Week gallery from Tom Hicks Ladies Day at Cowes Week gallery from Tom Hicks Cowes was at its very best on Tuesday after storm Floris had passed through Cowes was at its very best on Tuesday after storm Floris had passed through, providing the sailors with perfect conditions for racing. Tom Hicks was out on the water to catch the action! by Tom Hicks Posted 6 Aug 12:27 BST Advanced Rigging & Hydraulics partner WCC Advanced Rigging & Hydraulics partner WCC Proud to announce a new partnership with World Cruising Club Hamble-based rigging specialist, Advanced Rigging & Hydraulics is proud to announce a new partnership with World Cruising Club - the world's leading organiser of sailing rallies, including the internationally renowned ARC (Atlantic Rally for Cruisers). by Ancasta Group Posted 6 Aug 12:00 BST Welsh sailors at WASZP Games 2025 Welsh sailors at WASZP Games 2025 Among the international swarm at Weymouth were four talented sailors from Wales Last week saw a record-breaking event as 237 Waszps from across the globe descended on WPNSA to battle it out for world titles at the 2025 Waszp Games. Among the international swarm were four talented Welsh sailors. by Chris Keatley Posted 6 Aug 11:45 BST Mercedes Benz Belfast RS400 Eurocup Days 1 & 2 Mercedes Benz Belfast RS400 Eurocup Days 1 & 2 A ferocious start before a single start gun had even sounded The prestigious RS400 Championships at Royal North of Ireland Yacht Club got off to a ferocious start before a single start gun had even sounded. by Jacob Ainsworth Posted 6 Aug 10:49 BST Noble Marine Enterprise Nationals at Tenby Day 3 Noble Marine Enterprise Nationals at Tenby Day 3 Thanks to storm Floris there was no sailing on Monday Thanks to storm Floris there was no sailing on Monday, the Race Officer sensibly gave everyone the day off, making the decision at 08.00 on the Monday morning. Tuesday brought a F5 from the North West. by Charles Morrish Posted 6 Aug 09:17 BST GP14 Nationals at Tenby day 3 GP14 Nationals at Tenby day 3 Sunny and breezy as the tail end of storm Floris was still blowing After storm Floris had kept the fleet ashore on Monday, allowing for trips to chandleries and boat repairs for some, thers explored the town of Tenby and, once the sun came out, played games on the beach. by Mateo Louden & the GP14 class Posted 6 Aug 08:05 BST Noble Marine RS200 Nationals at Abersoch day 2 Noble Marine RS200 Nationals at Abersoch day 2 Classic "Cape Town" conditions as one seasoned South African sailor observed The second day of the RS200 Noble Marine Nationals hosted by SCYC delivered classic "Cape Town" conditions, as one seasoned South African sailor observed "it is sunny and windy just like Cape Town". by Cameron Harris & Debbie Jarvis Posted 6 Aug 07:42 BST Scorpion Nationals at Penzance Day 3 Scorpion Nationals at Penzance Day 3 Perspectives from the Pathfinders Tuesday dawned with clear blue skies and a good breeze which was a welcome sight for the Scorpion sailors after a day ashore yesterday. An additional race was planned after losing two yesterday, so there was definitely a buzz in the dinghy park. by Sandra Smith Posted 6 Aug 07:29 BST 29er World Championship at Porto Day 3 29er World Championship at Porto Day 3 Porto Turns It On as Qualifying Series Wraps Up After a delayed start, Porto delivered on Day 3! With a big swell and light breeze early on, racing was slow to begin, but when the sea breeze kicked in around 13:30, it turned into a spectacular afternoon of 29er racing. by International 29er Class Posted 6 Aug 06:23 BST Kestrel Nationals at Stone day 1 Kestrel Nationals at Stone day 1 A windy day saw the fleet launch with varying degrees of trepidation A windy day saw the fleet launch with varying degrees of trepidation. Racing was right on the edge, with Sandy & Ailsa (1632) deciding early on to retire when their jib halyard snapped, followed by Karin Grice with her last minute stand in crew. by Liz Austin Posted 5 Aug 23:06 BST Miracle Nationals at Tenby Day 2 Miracle Nationals at Tenby Day 2 Some folks decided (perhaps wisely) to stay ashore After a Monday that was called off early due to the Storm Floris, today's racing in Tenby featured seriously breezy weather, with some lumpy gusts for good measure. Some folks decided (perhaps wisely) to stay ashore. by Hannah Metcalfe-Smith Posted 5 Aug 22:21 BST Yachting World Dayboat Week at Falmouth Yachting World Dayboat Week at Falmouth Largest entry for 17 years This year's Yachting World Dayboat week was held from 26th to 31st July and was hosted by the Royal Cornwall Yacht Club in Falmouth. by David MacFarlane Posted 5 Aug 21:28 BST XOD Captain's Cup at Cowes Week Day 4 XOD Captain's Cup at Cowes Week Day 4 A tricky North Westerly with some punchy gusts at times After a day of rest the X boaters were back at it again today for day 4 of Cowes Week. With the wind a tricky North Westerly with some punchy gusts at times, the heavily biased start line was awkward. by Rory Paton Posted 5 Aug 21:17 BST Cowes Week 2025 day 4 Cowes Week 2025 day 4 Racing women and mini-series winners With three mini-series concluding today, lively winds and brilliant sunshine, there was plenty of action on the fourth day of Cowes Week 2025. by Gael Pawson Posted 5 Aug 20:18 BST ILCA 6 Youth Worlds in Los Angeles ILCA 6 Youth Worlds in Los Angeles Event wraps up with drama, determination, and world titles The final day of the 2025 ILCA 6 Youth World Championships delivered a full spectrum of sailing conditions — from nearly glassy waters to full hiking breeze — giving sailors one last challenge before the titles were claimed. by Agustín Argüelles Posted 5 Aug 20:00 BST Cadet UK Nationals extends to the Brixham Blitz Cadet UK Nationals extends to the Brixham Blitz Even with the Worlds teams gone, things did not quieten down Hot on the heels of the biggest and most successful Cadet Nationals in over a decade — and with the World Team and promotional fleet heading off to Lipno for the World Championships — you'd be forgiven for thinking things might quieten down. Not a chance! by Cadet UK Class Posted 5 Aug 18:55 BST Border Counties Midweek Series at Port Dinorwic Border Counties Midweek Series at Port Dinorwic A new venue for the Tuesday Club, with a steep learning curve Port Dinorwic was a new venue for the Tuesday Club seeing 31 boats on the water with some of the sailors having not sailed in tidal waters it was looking like an interesting day with a steep learning curve (keep an eye on the locals!) by Dave Thomas Posted 5 Aug 18:05 BST Tom Dolan set for Fig'Armor Race Tom Dolan set for Fig'Armor Race Final test ahead of Solitaire du Figaro title defence Tom Dolan, reigning champion of the Solitaire du Figaro, will depart tomorrow, August 6, aboard his Figaro 3 Kingspan to take part in the Fig'Armor Race. His final competitive outing before attempting to defend his historic title next month. by Tom Dolan Racing Posted 5 Aug 17:59 BST Ladies Day at Cowes Week gallery from Ingrid Abery Ladies Day at Cowes Week gallery from Ingrid Abery Capturing the crews on the Solent As always, we can rely on Ingrid Abery to capture fantastic images on the water, and this time it's Ladies Day at Cowes Week. by Ingrid Abery Posted 5 Aug 17:24 BST 12sqM Sharpie Europeans Preview 12sqM Sharpie Europeans Preview Sharpies, 94 Not Out! Few dinghy classes can boast such a long and fascinating history as the Sharpie. Designed in 1931 by the German Kruger brothers, they won a design competition for a fast sailing dinghy under 6M, capable of being used for camping. by James Case, UK class chairman Posted 5 Aug 17:08 BST 34th Savills Channel Islands Hobie Cat Champs 34th Savills Channel Islands Hobie Cat Champs Local crews took on the world's best in St Aubins Bay Local crews took on the world's best for sailing supremacy at the 34th edition of the Channel Islands Hobie Cat Championships. The event was sponsored by Savills Jersey for a seventh year running and hosted by the Royal Channel Islands Yacht Club. by Gordon Burgis Posted 5 Aug 15:52 BST Noble Marine Solo class Nationals day 2 Noble Marine Solo class Nationals day 2 Gusts of 55 knots buffeting the town of East Lothian With racing already cancelled for the day, hulls tied down with masts removed, the sailors eased themselves into day 2 with the breeze building to boat-breaking proportions by the prescribed 1pm start time. by Will Loy Posted 5 Aug 15:10 BST GP14 Nationals at Tenby day 1 GP14 Nationals at Tenby day 1 75th anniversary starts with two bullets for new boys on the block with a borrowed boat Thanks to Vanessa Devereaux for planning and organising the 2025 GP14 National Championships as it kicked of in style at beautiful Tenby. The welcome from the Sailing Club volunteers was amazing as they guided the fleet through the narrow streets. by Russ Cormack Posted 5 Aug 14:56 BST Q&A with Henri-Lloyd Ambassador, Sam Goodchild Q&A with Henri-Lloyd Ambassador, Sam Goodchild Reflecting on a life shaped by the ocean Mark Jardine sat down with ambassador Sam Goodchild to reflect on a life shaped by the ocean - from growing up on a boat to competing in the world's toughest offshore races. Sam shares what drives him, how he handles fear and chasing a Vendée Globe dream. by Henri-Lloyd Posted 5 Aug 12:00 BST Noble Marine RS200 Nationals at Abersoch day 1 Noble Marine RS200 Nationals at Abersoch day 1 Initially a waiting game for the 97-strong fleet The 97 boats arriving at SCYC for the 2025 RS200 Nationals were greeted with a hot and sunny pre-event weekend, to complete the final boat bimbling and pre-week chats. Storm Floris was brewing! by Lizzie Cattermole Posted 5 Aug 11:28 BST Interview with Fireball newbie Joe Warwicker Interview with Fireball newbie Joe Warwicker The iconic Fireball is going through a surge of popularity, both in the UK and abroad The iconic Fireball is going through a surge of popularity, both in the UK and abroad. This month's Worlds to be held on Lake Garda has already attracted over 130 entries. by UKFA Posted 5 Aug 10:49 BST Itchenor SC's Junior Fortnight week 1 Itchenor SC's Junior Fortnight week 1 Against a dramatic backdrop, an impressive 72 races were run across 8 fleets The 2025 annual competition opened under deceptively gentle conditions with more than 150 keen competitors prepared to vie for the top spots. The early part of the week saw light airs and calm waters. by Ryan Breach Posted 5 Aug 09:49 BST RS Aero World Championships – What a Week! RS Aero World Championships – What a Week! A full-power week of racing at ENVSN in Quiberon, France The 2025 RS Aero World & Youth World Championships delivered a full-power week of racing at ENVSN in Quiberon, France — and it didn't disappoint. by Rooster Posted 5 Aug 08:30 BST The Ocean Race Europe partners Virtual Regatta The Ocean Race Europe partners Virtual Regatta The thrill of online racing is back this summer Get ready to race in the ultimate online sailing challenge as The Ocean Race Europe teams up with Virtual Regatta for an action-packed summer. by The Ocean Race Posted 5 Aug 07:46 BST 49er & 49erFX Junior Worlds champions crowned 49er & 49erFX Junior Worlds champions crowned One final race before the storm kicked in at Øresund The final day of the 2025 Junior World Championship delivered high drama and even higher waves. As wind and rain swept across the Øresund, Race Committees managed to run one final race before safety concerns forced an early end to the competition. by 49er & Nacra 17 Sailing Posted 5 Aug 05:43 BST