ACO 14th Musto Skiff Worlds 2025 day 4 ACO 14th Musto Skiff Worlds 2025 day 4 An unseasonably low-pressure system brings rain and a strong southerly It was the penultimate day of the ACO 14th Musto Skiff 2025 Worlds, and the fleet was presented with an unseasonably low-pressure system bringing with it rain and a strong southerly. by Paul Newman Posted 10 Jan 20:40 GMT Macao Match Cup day 3 Macao Match Cup day 3 A day of survival as quarter-finalists decided It was an all-action day at the 2025 Macao Match Cup as the twelve teams were put to the test in the final matches of the qualifying round-robin stage to decide which eight teams would advance to the Quarter-finals. by WMRT Posted 10 Jan 17:29 GMT Vendée Globe 10th January Update Vendée Globe 10th January Update A problematic day for many skippers After two months at sea it's little surprise that more breakages are emerging in the fleet, and double Vendée Globe winner Michel Desjoyeaux's famous precept - "one problem a day in the Vendée Globe" - has certainly rung true today. by Vendée Globe media Posted 10 Jan 17:17 GMT CIC Med Channel Race 2025 announced CIC Med Channel Race 2025 announced A paradigm shift in Mediterranean offshore racing If you've enjoyed the CIC Normandy Channel Race, you're going to love the CIC MED CHANNEL RACE! Based on the concept of the famous Norman event, SIRIUS EVENEMENTS is partnering with the Class40 to create its Mediterranean equivalent. by Sirius Events Posted 10 Jan 17:05 GMT Performance Academy Sailing Scholarships open Performance Academy Sailing Scholarships open Apply now to access subsidised training and support Applications have opened for the Performance Academy Sailing Scholarship (PASS), which provides opportunities for pathway sailors to access subsidised additional training and support through the Performance Academy programmes. by Jacob Tyson Posted 10 Jan 16:07 GMT Trailblazing athletes set to star at Dinghy Show Trailblazing athletes set to star at Dinghy Show Olympic, America's Cup and SailGP stars among the first speakers to be announced Some of Britain's hottest on-water talents are set to join tactical and technical experts and inspiring adventurers at this year's RYA Dinghy & Watersports Show (22-23 February 2025) as the first guest speakers are revealed. by RYA Posted 10 Jan 15:00 GMT Clarisse Crémer in the Vendée Globe week 9 Clarisse Crémer in the Vendée Globe week 9 Body and mind put to the test It's not the unstable weather, the stress of threatening storms, the little repairs here and there, nor the physical glitches she talks about most often, that will ultimately remain of her long-distance sailing. by L'Occitane Sailing Team Posted 10 Jan 14:54 GMT World Sailing Inclusion Championships host bids World Sailing Inclusion Championships host bids A groundbreaking event set to celebrate and showcase inclusivity in the sport of sailing World Sailing is thrilled to announce the launch of the first World Sailing Inclusion Championships, a groundbreaking event set to celebrate and showcase inclusivity in the sport of sailing with a focus on disability. by World Sailing Posted 10 Jan 14:42 GMT Change of course adds tactical twist Change of course adds tactical twist The Canary Islands have been removed from the RORC Transatlantic Race course The 2025 RORC Transatlantic Race is set to begin with a new twist, following an important amendment to the Sailing Instructions announced on Thursday, January 9th. by Louay Habib / RORC Posted 10 Jan 14:37 GMT Bartley Beast on 11th January cancelled Bartley Beast on 11th January cancelled CLub forced into yet another sad decision Terrible luck has struck, again, at the Bartley Beast. Given the lack of wind, variable direction, cold temperatures and fog the club have taken the difficult decision to cancel tomorrow's event (11 Jan 2025). by Steve Ward Posted 10 Jan 13:21 GMT Etchells World Championship 2025 Day 1 Etchells World Championship 2025 Day 1 The defending champions on Magpie lead after the opening day Defending World Champions Magpie AUS1486 skippered by Graeme "GT" Taylor with James Mayo and Ben Lamb lead the Etchells World Championship 2025 after Day 1 at the Royal Brighton Yacht Club, following a pair of second places in the first two races. by Nic Douglass Posted 10 Jan 11:34 GMT Dragon Prince Philip Cup overall Dragon Prince Philip Cup overall Richard Lynn and his team sailing Gordon win the trophy Richard Lynn and his team sailing Gordon have won the Prince Philip Cup, the Australian Dragon class championship by just one point after a nail biting final day of the series, hosted by Royal Freshwater Bay Yacht Club and sailed on the Swan River. by John Roberson Posted 10 Jan 11:22 GMT 2024 PredictWind Moth Worlds - Day 5 2024 PredictWind Moth Worlds - Day 5 Mattias Coutts won the Predictwind Moth Worlds, sailing in a near perfect seabreeze off manly SC Mattias Coutts (NZL) won the Predictwind 2024 World Moth Champion title, with a consistent string of top five places in the four races sailed on the final day. by Richard Gladwell, Sail-World.com/nz Posted 10 Jan 10:17 GMT Team Malizia's Boris Herrmann reports damage Team Malizia's Boris Herrmann reports damage The challenges have been piling up for the German solo sailor The sail is safe on deck and the integrity of the mast is not at risk, but unless he can create a new hook system, the Malizia - Seaexplorer skipper will have to manage the race without his most important headsail. by Team Malizia Posted 10 Jan 10:12 GMT Vendée Globe Friday 10th January Update Vendée Globe Friday 10th January Update Can Yoann Richomme catch Charlie Dalin? Yoann Richomme on PAPREC ARKÉA continues to push Charlie Dalin on MACIF Santé Prévoyance as the Vendée Globe leaders close in on Les Sables d'Olonne, and we look at whether there could be an opportunity for Richomee to overtake his friend and rival. by Mark Jardine Posted 10 Jan 09:30 GMT Australian 13ft & 16ft Skiff Championships Day 4 Australian 13ft & 16ft Skiff Championships Day 4 Fortunes fluctuate like the breeze as dark horses reign Fortunes fluctuate like the breeze as dark horses reign. Mentally refreshed by a lazy layday soaking up the holiday vibes of Queensland's Fraser Coast, and with niggling breakages patched, the skiff Championships resumed combat with vim and vigour by Mark Rothfield Posted 10 Jan 03:44 GMT How to follow the RORC Transatlantic Race How to follow the RORC Transatlantic Race Track the fleet and follow all the updates as the race unfolds Race fans can keep up-to-date with the RORC Transatlantic Race - a 3,000NM race from Calero Marinas Marina Lanzarote, Arrecife, to Camper & Nicholsons Port Louis Marina, Grenada via the race website and social media. by RORC Posted 9 Jan 21:38 GMT Seldén Sailjuice Bloody Mary forecast Seldén Sailjuice Bloody Mary forecast A Bloody good opportunity for the slow boats? Aside from the storms at the end of 2024, this winter so far has been a light affair and it's shaping to be a soft Saturday for the GJW Direct Bloody Mary. A chance for the slower boats to get their revenge on the skiffs? by Andy Rice Posted 9 Jan 20:52 GMT Vendée Globe 9th January Update Vendée Globe 9th January Update Day 60, are we still having fun? On the Vendée Globe today there are two skippers in particular who are on ice watch, Antoine Cornic, HUMAN Immobilier in 31st position and in 32nd place Chinese skipper Jingkun Xu, (Singchain Team Haikou). by Vendée Globe media Posted 9 Jan 18:22 GMT Macao Match Cup day 2 Macao Match Cup day 2 Experience pays in better breeze The forecast delivered a more consistent breeze for the second day of the 2025 Macao Match Cup with experienced match racers Ian Williams (GBR), Gavin Brady (USA) and New Zealand's Nick Egnot-Johnson continuing to top the round-robin qualifying stage. by WMRT Posted 9 Jan 17:59 GMT Zhik's Team Riders dominate Moth Worlds Zhik's Team Riders dominate Moth Worlds Hattie Rogers and Jacob Pye on the podium in New Zealand Zhik, world leader in performance sailing apparel, proudly celebrates the exceptional achievements of its sponsored athletes at the awesome 2024 Moth World Championships in New Zealand. by Zhik Posted 9 Jan 17:00 GMT Joshua Schopfer - My First Offshore Season Joshua Schopfer - My First Offshore Season Breaking waves and reaching goals As a pivotal year for my project begins, I want to reflect on the highlights of my first season in the Mini 6.50 class, share my plans for 2025, and most importantly, wish you a Happy New Year! by Joshua Schopfer Posted 9 Jan 16:24 GMT Phantom Sailing 2025 calendar Phantom Sailing 2025 calendar Announcing title sponsors GOAT Marine for the Nationals Phantom Sailing in 2025 is already looking like it's going to be a great year, building on last years successes. The full events calendar is now complete which comprises of our local regional events series, training and Championships. by Mike Webster Posted 9 Jan 15:27 GMT Get set for the British Keelboat League 2025 Get set for the British Keelboat League 2025 You are invited to #rockupandrace this January at Queen Mary SC Entries are open for the latest edition of the British Keelboat League with the first event of the year taking place 25-26 January 2025 at London's Queen Mary Reservoir. by British Keelboat League Posted 9 Jan 13:50 GMT 2025 Antigua Classic Yacht Regatta preview 2025 Antigua Classic Yacht Regatta preview Set to be bigger and better than ever! We are thrilled to announce that the Antigua Classic Yacht Regatta is set to be bigger and better than ever! This year, we have a record breaking number of classic yachts registered and excitement is building. by Antigua Classic Yacht Regatta Posted 9 Jan 13:47 GMT Junior Winter Regatta at Leigh & Lowton Junior Winter Regatta at Leigh & Lowton Alongside Northern Feva Championships Following the torrential rain of New Years Eve, and the looming forecast of snow, 36 Junior and Youth sailors from across the northern region travelled to Leigh and Lowton Sailing Club for the Junior Winter Regatta and Northern Feva Championships. by Lindsay Welfare Posted 9 Jan 12:02 GMT Eastern Topper Traveller Round 4 at Snowflake Eastern Topper Traveller Round 4 at Snowflake The predicted 30 knots did not appear at Wroxham Broad Well, if the weather forecast could've pulled off a stand-up comedy routine, it would've been a hit. Predicting gusts of up to 30 knots, it had everyone bracing for a nautical rodeo. Instead, it served us a cocktail of light breezes. by John Northwood Posted 9 Jan 10:52 GMT Dragon Prince Philip Cup Day 4 Dragon Prince Philip Cup Day 4 Richard Lynn clings to lead Richard Lynn and his team sailing Gordon are clinging to a one point lead at the end of the penultimate day of the Dragons' Prince Philip Cup, the class's Australian Championships. by John Roberson Posted 9 Jan 10:20 GMT B14 Worlds at Sydney, Australia Day 4 B14 Worlds at Sydney, Australia Day 4 Chubby bunnies, a difficult sea state, and biblical rain With two days of lost racing the race officer was determined to get four races in on Thursday. This was made apparent at the last evenings entertainment "Bugger the Bone" - a B14 tradition that perhaps hasn't delivered crews at the top of their game. by Tony Blackmore Posted 9 Jan 10:15 GMT Etchells Worlds at Melbourne practice race Etchells Worlds at Melbourne practice race It's a game of chess out there The Etchells World Championship 2025 kicks off with full force tomorrow following the practice race today. The first to cross the line was David Dunn, owner and skipper of Great White Hunter AUS1483 with crew Bret Perry and Sandy Higgins. by Nic Douglass Posted 9 Jan 09:18 GMT Vendée Globe Thursday 9th January Update Vendée Globe Thursday 9th January Update Is West Best? Sam Goodchild up to 4th! At the front Yoann Richomme on PAPREC ARKÉA is stay in touch with Charlie Dalin on MACIF Santé Prévoyance in the Vendée Globe, but the battle for 4th continues to provide excitement. by Mark Jardine Posted 9 Jan 08:47 GMT PredictWind Moth Worlds overall PredictWind Moth Worlds overall Mattias Coutts wins while Hattie Rogers claims the women's title At just 19 years of age, Mattias Coutts has taken out the PredictWind Moth World Championships at his home venue, Manly Sailing Club with a crowd of fans and spectators cheering him on from the sidelines. by Suellen Hurling for Live Sail Die & PredictWind Posted 9 Jan 08:34 GMT Richomme: "If Charlie wins, I'll be happy for him" Richomme: "If Charlie wins, I'll be happy for him" Two-time Figaro champion says he will be delighted for his old rival if he wins the Vendée Globe There are still 2,400 nautical miles to sail to the finish for the leaders of this epic Vendée Globe and Yoann Richomme on Paprec Arkéa in second place has not given up hopes of winning on debut. by Ed Gorman / IMOCA Globe Series Posted 8 Jan 18:57 GMT 2025 Macao Match Cup day 1 2025 Macao Match Cup day 1 Strong start for Williams, Brady, Foucher Twelve teams tackled light conditions today on the opening race day of the 2025 Macao Match Cup as the first eight flights of the qualifying round-robin stage were completed. by WMRT Posted 8 Jan 18:54 GMT Vendée Globe 8th January Update Vendée Globe 8th January Update Rivalries, frustration and electrifying action The rivalry between Charlie Dalin (MACIF Santé Prévoyance, 1st) and Yoann Richomme (PAPREC ARKÉA, 2nd) continues at full intensity in the trade winds on their 59th day at sea. by Vendée Globe media Posted 8 Jan 17:21 GMT Draycote Youth Open Draycote Youth Open A bumper entry of 85 boats - ILCAs, Toppers, Teras and Optimists The Draycote youth open sponsored by Fernhurst Books welcomed a bumper entry of 85 boats from ILCA 6s, 4s, Toppers, RS Teras and Optimists. by Mark Dunkley Posted 8 Jan 14:26 GMT 2024 PredictWind Moth Worlds - Day 4 2024 PredictWind Moth Worlds - Day 4 A rapid rebuild effort occurred on Manly Beach to keep series leader, Mattias Coutts in the regatta A rapid rebuild effort took place on Manly Beach was enough to keep the overnight leader, Mattias Coutts in contention for the 2024 World Championship title which will be decided on Thursday. by Richard Gladwell, Sail-World.com/nz Posted 8 Jan 14:21 GMT Dragon Prince Philip Cup Day 3 Dragon Prince Philip Cup Day 3 A Classic Beauty Classic good looks, no I'm not talking about Sophia Loren, Brigitte Bardot or Princess Grace, I mean the Dragon class. by John Roberson Posted 8 Jan 13:33 GMT RORC Transatlantic Race launches centenary year RORC Transatlantic Race launches centenary year The 11th edition of the race begins on Sunday The 11th edition of the RORC Transatlantic Race begins on Sunday January 12th, 2025. An impressive, highly diverse fleet will depart Calero Marinas Marina Lanzarote to tackle the 3,000-mile oceanic race to Camper & Nicholsons Port Louis Marina, Grenada. by Louay Habib/RORC Posted 8 Jan 13:30 GMT Up to 40% off outdoor gear at Musto Up to 40% off outdoor gear at Musto Winter sale now on Make 2025 a year of adventure. With up to 40% off sailing and outdoor gear, we've got something for everyone. by Musto Posted 8 Jan 12:00 GMT When Lightning Strikes Twice When Lightning Strikes Twice Damaged Instruments for Team Malizia's Boris Herrmann in Vendée Globe It seemed impossible and yet it happened: After being struck by lightning in New York last May, Boris Herrmann's Malizia - Seaexplorer has suffered damage to key systems from a nearby lightning strike. by Team Malizia Posted 8 Jan 11:25 GMT 2025 Flying Fifteen Australian Nationals 2025 Flying Fifteen Australian Nationals A total of 31 Flying Fifteens took part at Davey's Bay Yacht Club, Victoria A total of 31 Flying Fifteens turned out for the 2025 Australian National Championship held on the waters of Davey's Bay Yacht Club. by Various Posted 8 Jan 11:06 GMT ACO 14th Musto Skiff Worlds 2025 day 3 ACO 14th Musto Skiff Worlds 2025 day 3 The skies were heavy in Sydney, again, way off script Following a night of heavy rain, the fleet arrived at the club knowing a new weather system was now in play. The wind had swung round to a little west of south, a fairly rare thing in these parts, and the skies were heavy, again, way off script. by Jamie Hilton Posted 8 Jan 10:48 GMT B14 Worlds at Sydney, Australia Day 3 B14 Worlds at Sydney, Australia Day 3 A range of shoreside strategies on a day of relatively low temperatures and driving rain Conditions on Sydney Harbour for day three were much the same as day two. A strong, gusty Southerly breeze brought with it relatively low temperatures and driving rain, leaving some European boats wistfully dreaming of home waters. by Alastair Moppett (aged 38½) Posted 8 Jan 10:27 GMT Apply now for the Carmela Cup 2025 Apply now for the Carmela Cup 2025 RYA Two-Boat Keelboat Team Racing Championship is in April Requests for Invite for the RYA Two-Boat Keelboat Team Racing Championship for the Carmela Cup are now being accepted. The Royal Thames Yacht Club will be hosting the Championship at Queen Mary Reservoir, West London, over the weekend of 5-6 April 2025. by British Keelboat Sailing Posted 8 Jan 09:53 GMT Vendée Globe Wednesday 8th January Update Vendée Globe Wednesday 8th January Update Conrad Colman at Cape Horn! Battle for 4th intensifies At the front Charlie Dalin on MACIF Santé Prévoyance continues to pull away from Yoann Richomme on PAPREC ARKÉA in the Vendée Globe, but the battle for 4th is fascinating. by Mark Jardine Posted 8 Jan 08:49 GMT PredictWind Moth Worlds Day 4 PredictWind Moth Worlds Day 4 Mattias Coutts leaps ahead Mattias Coutts (NZL / Youth) almost had a shattering day before racing even started, and it was touch and go if he would make it to the race course. by Suellen Hurling for Live Sail Die & PredictWind Posted 8 Jan 07:12 GMT Australian 13ft & 16ft Skiff Championships Day 3 Australian 13ft & 16ft Skiff Championships Day 3 Light air specialists the ones to watch at skiff nationals Light air specialists the ones to watch at skiff nationals. Queensland's Hervey Bay is renowned as the whale-watching capital of Australia but yesterday it was the giants of sailing who entertained spectators aboard a tour boat as Race 4 by Mark Rothfield Posted 8 Jan 00:40 GMT