Canada Ocean Racing Acquires Foiling IMOCA Canada Ocean Racing Acquires Foiling IMOCA For Scott Shawyer's Vendée Globe Campaign Canada Ocean Racing is proud to announce the acquisition of a current generation foiling IMOCA 60 - formerly known as Groupe Dubreuil and originally 11th Hour Racing - Malama. by Canada Ocean Racing Posted 7 May 05:01 BST 70 years of the Chase Sailing Club 70 years of the Chase Sailing Club Stuart Green Sprint Champs and Commodores Cup, with Saturday Night Fever As we power through the 70th anniversary year of The Chase Sailing Club, the weekend of 3rd–4th May 2025 saw members and guests come together for one of the most memorable events in club history. by Chris Anderson Posted 6 May 23:03 BST Merlin Rockets at Thames SC Merlin Rockets at Thames SC A fine lunch, well-earned refreshments and homemade cake On Saturday 3rd May Thames Sailing Club hosted the Craftinsure sponsored combined Merlin Rocket Thames and DeMay Vintage Series Open Meeting, under clear skies and perfect sunglasses weather. by Chris Martin Posted 6 May 22:11 BST Squib Gold Cup 2025 at Burnham Squib Gold Cup 2025 at Burnham Jack Grogan and Mike Banks win over the early May Bank Holiday weekend Jack Grogan and Mike Banks, sailing on Budgies Tongue 221, won the Squib Gold Cup, hosted by the Royal Corinthian Yacht Club, over the early May Bank holiday 2025. by Petru Balau Posted 6 May 19:57 BST Osprey Open and Panmorra Cup at Mount's Bay Osprey Open and Panmorra Cup at Mount's Bay Eight Ospreys made the journey to Marizion together with 11 Contenders The Osprey Open and Panmorra Cup was held at Mount's Bay Sailing Club on 3rd & 4th May 2025 as a joint meeting with the Contender class. Eight Ospreys made the journey to Marizion together with 11 Contenders. by Paddy Lewis, Osprey 1386 Posted 6 May 19:41 BST Craftinsure Lark Open at Rock Craftinsure Lark Open at Rock What a weekend it was! For nearly 40 years, a magical sailing event has taken place at Rock over early-May Bank Holiday, the annual Lark Open, sponsored by Craftinsure. This year, the Scorpions came to join in the fun - and what a weekend it was! by Ed Bradburn, Lark 2526 Posted 6 May 19:16 BST iQFOiL Youth & Junior International Games day 1 iQFOiL Youth & Junior International Games day 1 Unexpected breeze delivers a spectacular opening day of racing on Lake Garda The iQFOiL Youth & Junior International Games are officially under way in Torbole, Lake Garda, marking the second major event of the 2025 season for the U19/U17/U15 athletes of the iQFOiL Youth & Junior International Class. by iQFOiL Communications Posted 6 May 19:07 BST Conwy Fife One Design 'A' Series Race 2 Conwy Fife One Design 'A' Series Race 2 'The Riddle of the Sands' Like many places around the coast of the UK, Sailors at the RAYC have the challenge of avoiding the extensive areas of sand which reveal themselves at low water. by Mike Hardie Posted 6 May 19:01 BST Transat Paprec Day 17 Transat Paprec Day 17 "An Atlantic Crossing with the Intensity of La Solitaire" They've proven that persistence pays off—even when faced with serious setbacks. Lola Billy and Corentin Horeau had to make a pit stop in Lisbon during the first week of the race to replace a damaged rudder. by Transat Paprec Posted 6 May 18:58 BST Triple amputee passes halfway point of challenge Triple amputee passes halfway point of challenge Craid Wood is more determined than ever, despite troubles during Pacific crossing Despite experiencing a number of technical issues with his boat, Craig Wood is now halfway through his sail with well over 4000 nautical miles done. He is feeling positive about reaching the finish line at Osaka in Japan in just over a months' time. by Mia Hodgkinson Posted 6 May 17:34 BST Move freely with Musto's Evo Stretch Move freely with Musto's Evo Stretch A highly durable and flexible collection for enhanced performance on-deck With 2-way stretch fabric and reinforced elements, Evo Stretch is designed for the active lifestyle. A highly durable and flexible collection for enhanced performance on-deck. by Musto Posted 6 May 16:30 BST Swan Bonifacio Challenge 2025 Preview Swan Bonifacio Challenge 2025 Preview A record-breaking 31 ClubSwan one-design yachts representing 27 nations taking part The highly anticipated 2025 edition of The Nations Cup officially sets sail today from Bonifacio, Corsica, with a record-breaking 31 ClubSwan one-design yachts representing 27 nations. by ClubSwan Racing Posted 6 May 16:21 BST Vintage Phantom open at Fishers Green Vintage Phantom open at Fishers Green The first 'all' classic open for many years Fishers Green SC held a Classic Phantom open meeting on 3rd May. The first 'all' classic open for many years. It was great to get the Classic Phantoms out together. by Mike Blunt, Simon White & Godfrey Clark Posted 6 May 14:32 BST Offshore Special Regulations Lighting Guide Offshore Special Regulations Lighting Guide Released by Exposure Marine ahead of the Rolex Fastnet Race Exposure Marine has launched a dedicated Offshore Special Regulations Lighting Guide to support sailing enthusiasts and offshore racers—particularly those preparing for this year's Rolex Fastnet Race. by Exposure Marine Posted 6 May 12:00 BST D-Zero Northerns at Yorkshire Dales D-Zero Northerns at Yorkshire Dales A mixed forecast greeted the sailors A mixed forecast greeted the sailors, who mostly arrived on the Friday evening and several met up for a welcome meal in the Clarendon with a great Game Pie, hoping it was windy on Saturday... by David Valentine, GBR66 & Team dzero.co.uk Posted 6 May 11:45 BST Zhik expands Danish Sailing Team partnership Zhik expands Danish Sailing Team partnership Continuing for another four years as Official Technical Apparel Supplier Zhik, global leader in high-performance water wear, is proud to announce its partnership with the Danish Sailing Team will continue for another four years, as Official Technical Apparel Supplier through to the 2028 Summer Olympics in Los Angeles. by Zhik Posted 6 May 10:52 BST Biotherm set for The Ocean Race Europe Biotherm set for The Ocean Race Europe Paul Meilhat assembles a team of winners for the event A little over three months after securing 5th place in the Vendée Globe, Paul Meilhat is preparing to set sail for new horizons. by Biothern Posted 6 May 10:42 BST Tom Dolan lines up today for the Solo Maître CoQ Tom Dolan lines up today for the Solo Maître CoQ A new solo race test before the Figaro Starting Tuesday, May 6, Tom Dolan, skipper of Kingspan, will be on the start line of the first race of the 22nd edition of the Solo Maître CoQ in Les Sables d'Olonne. by Tom Dolan Racing Posted 6 May 07:49 BST Bembridge Early May Bank Holiday Keelboat Racing Bembridge Early May Bank Holiday Keelboat Racing Redwings back out for the Quail Trophy while the One Designs race for the Woodroffe Bowl The first Redwing racing of 2025 (for the Quail Trophy) attracted three boats to the start line, Colin Samuelson in Toucan, Matt Alexander helming Harlequin, and Jockey Wilson in Quail. by Robin Joy & Jos Coad Posted 6 May 06:17 BST 2025 Victorian Tasar State Championships 2025 Victorian Tasar State Championships Hosted by the Indented Head Yacht Club during Sail Bellarine 2025 Tasar sailors from across Victoria converged on the Bellarine Peninsula last weekend to compete in the 2025 Victorian Tasar State Championships. by Millie Spencer & Emily Walsh Posted 6 May 06:04 BST Burghfield Comet Open Burghfield Comet Open 12 competitors and the race officer battle with the light winds The twelve competitors found a gentle wind across the reservoir on arrival at Burghfield's Comet Open on 26th April. However, just before the start the wind died away and what was left kept shifting by up to ninety degrees. by Chris Robinson Posted 5 May 20:47 BST Scorpion Open at Rock Scorpion Open at Rock If you weren't there you missed out I'm going to start by saying... if you weren't there you missed out - that was the best Scorpion open meeting I've even been to. by John Tailby Posted 5 May 20:42 BST New Maxi Edmond de Rothschild gears towards flight New Maxi Edmond de Rothschild gears towards flight The future 32-metre giant is gradually taking shape, a day at a time In December 2023, Ariane de Rothschild officially announced the start of construction for a new oceanic maxi-trimaran designed to venture ever further along the path towards offshore flight initiated by her predecessor, Gitana 17. by Gitana Team Posted 5 May 20:32 BST iQFOiL Youth & Junior International Games Preview iQFOiL Youth & Junior International Games Preview Over 200 athletes from 23 nations gather at Lake Garda following a high-level Coppa Italia opener The international iQFOiL Class is surging into the 2025 season with record participation and growing global engagement. by iQFOiL Communications Posted 5 May 20:30 BST The Stop-Start SailGP Season So Far The Stop-Start SailGP Season So Far Season 5 of SailGP has already had more than its fair share of drama and excitement Season 5 of SailGP has already had more than its fair share of drama and excitement, and is currently on pause ahead of the Mubadala New York Sail Grand Prix, which is set to take place on 7th & 8th June. by Henri-Lloyd Posted 5 May 18:30 BST An evening honouring the Vendée Globe heroes An evening honouring the Vendée Globe heroes On Saturday, May 10, Les Sables d'Olonne will once again come alive to celebrate On Saturday, May 10, Les Sables d'Olonne will once again come alive to celebrate the epic journey of the Vendée Globe and pay tribute to the skippers of the 2024 edition, during a spectacular evening filled with emotion and festivity. by Vendée Globe media Posted 5 May 16:48 BST Tre Golfi Sailing Week 2025 Preview Tre Golfi Sailing Week 2025 Preview Debut of multihulls, 125 entries, a record number of Maxis, and new partner Wally Yachts. With just days to go until the start of the Tre Golfi Sailing Week, excitement is building: 125 boats are entered, including 32 Maxis and, for the first time in the event's history, 4 multihulls. by Tre Golfi Sailing Week Posted 5 May 16:37 BST WASZP Welsh Championship at Bala WASZP Welsh Championship at Bala Racing on 'the Lake Garda of Wales' The swarm descended on what one sailor described as 'the Lake Garda of Wales', Lake Bala for the Waszp Welsh Championships. by Merryn Attridge Posted 5 May 16:34 BST Brum's Boldest Watersports Collaboration Launches Brum's Boldest Watersports Collaboration Launches Boosting Activity, Access and Wellbeing in Birmingham this May A bold and inclusive new initiative is bringing something truly unique to Birmingham this spring. 'Into the Green & Blue', is a collaboration designed to unite the city through watersports, land-based activities, and shared community experiences. by Jacob Tyson Posted 5 May 16:04 BST Yachts For Sale at Ancasta Yachts For Sale at Ancasta Plus Boat Shows This Month Visit Ancasta at this year's South Coast Boat Show at Ocean Village, Southampton, where we'll be showcasing the finest models from Lagoon Catamarans, Prestige Motor Yachts, and Beneteau Power & Sail. by Ancasta Posted 5 May 15:44 BST Cervantes Trophy Race Cervantes Trophy Race Drift to Drag Race The RORC Cervantes Trophy Race delivered a dramatic shift in conditions that tested skill and strategy from the very start, followed by raw pace for a spectacular finish. by Louay Habib / RORC Posted 5 May 15:38 BST Conwy Fife One Design 'A' Series Race 1 Conwy Fife One Design 'A' Series Race 1 99 not out! After the long winter break, with many months of fettling by some owners, with others taking a more 'relaxed' approach, as they tried to remember just where they left the boat at the end of last year. by Mike Hardie Posted 5 May 14:41 BST IMA challenges resume with Sandberg PalmaVela IMA challenges resume with Sandberg PalmaVela The event has traditionally started the Mediterranean maxi yacht racing season There was huge anticipation from within the maxi community with Sir Lindsay Owen-Jones' new Verdier 100 Magic Carpet E making her debut at Sandberg PalmaVela that concluded yesterday. by James Boyd / International Maxi Association Posted 5 May 13:49 BST I.O.M Summer Series Round 2 at Lincoln I.O.M Summer Series Round 2 at Lincoln Back to normal club racing after the very successful Nationals Back to normal club racing after the very successful National Championship, held in April. I arrived at the lake, good and early, Roger C, and Mick boy already there, getting things sorted. by Tim Hand Posted 5 May 10:44 BST Melges 24s at Trogir overall Melges 24s at Trogir overall Champions crowned in Trogir: Razjaren and Panjic take top honors The curtain came down on a thrilling weekend of Melges 24 racing in Trogir as Ante Cesic's Razjaren claimed victory at the second event of the 2025 Melges 24 European Sailing Series and was officially crowned the Melges 24 Croatian Champion 2025. by International Melges 24 Class Association Posted 5 May 09:44 BST 49er FX Sprint Series at the WPNSA 49er FX Sprint Series at the WPNSA High-Octane Action in Portland Harbour Portland Harbour played host to a weekend of fast-paced, close-quarters racing as a fleet of eight boats hit the water for the latest instalment of the 49er FX Sprint Series. by Rachael Jenkins Posted 5 May 06:26 BST Monnin Victorious in 60th Congressional Cup Monnin Victorious in 60th Congressional Cup Defeating defending champion Chris Poole 3-2 in a closely contested final Switzerland's Eric Monnin and his Capvis Swiss Match Racing Team of Ute Monnin Wagner, Mathieu Renault, Jean-Claude Monnin, Simon Brügger, Julien Falxa, and Maxime Mesnil clinched a long awaited win of the 60th Anniversary Congressional Cup on Sunday. by World Match Racing Tour Posted 5 May 06:02 BST For the love of slightly larger, even faster boats For the love of slightly larger, even faster boats Bring it on. No chicken chutes allowed. Celestial, the newest Cape 31 in Oz is up and racing Thank you. You have let For the love of small, fast boats run before the breeze like a superlight planning hull under way too big a kite, with immense sheep in the paddock, and the Sailing Master grasping the flare gun in his pocket... No chicken chutes. by John Curnow, Sail-World.com AUS Editor Posted 4 May 23:00 BST 21st Sandberg PalmaVela overall 21st Sandberg PalmaVela overall A breezy finale in the Bay of Palma A thrilling and intense final day at Sandberg PalmaVela was enjoyed with choppy seas and wind conditions ranging from gentle airs to gusts of up to 23 knots. Several broken masts are evidence how tough the day was for some. by Alejandro Varela Posted 4 May 21:51 BST 2025 ILCA 6 Women's & ILCA 7 Men's Worlds Preview 2025 ILCA 6 Women's & ILCA 7 Men's Worlds Preview The eyes of the sailing world will turn to Qingdao, China The eyes of the sailing world will turn to Qingdao, China, from 10-17 May 2025, as the city prepares to host the 2025 ILCA 6 Women's and ILCA 7 Men's World Championships. by ILCA Posted 4 May 21:37 BST 52 SUPER SERIES Saint-Tropez Cup overall 52 SUPER SERIES Saint-Tropez Cup overall World Champions Gladiator score 52 SUPER SERIES season opening win. Britain's Tony Langley and his world champion crew secured overall victory at the first regatta of the five event 2025 52 SUPER SERIES season, the 52 SUPER SERIES Saint Tropez Sailing Week. by 52 Super Series Posted 4 May 20:19 BST Transat Paprec Day 15 Transat Paprec Day 15 As the final sprint begins, reflecting on the unique journeys and experiences Among the 19 duos who set off from Concarneau, 8 are international teams, including 5 from the UK. by Transat Paprec Posted 4 May 18:22 BST 2026 Antigua Classic Yacht Regatta - Save the date 2026 Antigua Classic Yacht Regatta - Save the date The premier classic sailing event of the Caribbean The Antigua Classic Yacht Regatta is the premier classic sailing event of the Caribbean attracting a large number of Classics every year from all around the world. by Antigua Classic Yacht Regatta Posted 4 May 15:48 BST Diego Botin on 'getting back in the game' Diego Botin on 'getting back in the game' After a slow start to SailGP Season 5 Young guns Spain may have swept to victory last season, stealing the Season 4 Championship title from under the noses of league heavyweights Australia and New Zealand, but they began the 2025 Season with a string of mixed results. by SailGP Posted 4 May 15:14 BST DF95 Bucket & Spade Cup DF95 Bucket & Spade Cup Huntingdon Radio Yacht Club Away Day to Sheringham Boating Lake The 3rd of May brought a classic Norfolk day to the annual Huntingdon Radio Yacht Club DF95 Bucket & Spade Cup, with sailors arriving around 9am to glorious sunshine and... well, not much else - especially not wind. by Andy Start Posted 4 May 11:47 BST DF95 Spring Series Event 5 at Barton's Point DF95 Spring Series Event 5 at Barton's Point Good racing on the hottest Mayday in history SE 2-4 knots was forecast but a consistent and increasing northerly 5-7 knots gave good racing on the hottest Mayday in history, well run by Jim and Debbie LaRoche. by Peter Jackson Posted 4 May 11:38 BST 60th Anniversary Congressional Cup Day 4 60th Anniversary Congressional Cup Day 4 High-stakes racing on the penultimate day Light airs and overcast conditions brought high-stakes racing to the penultimate day of the 60th Congressional Cup in Long Beach as the final four teams advanced to the semi-finals. by World Match Racing Tour Posted 4 May 06:57 BST Ed Baird: From Laser Worlds to America's Cup Ed Baird: From Laser Worlds to America's Cup Shirley Robertson's new podcast season kicks off with US sailing legend Ed Baird A World Sailor of the Year award winner, Baird also holds a coveted spot in the America's Cup Hall of Fame, he's a multiple World Champion and is a regular across multiple Grand Prix Sailing leagues, from the 52 Super Series to the Maxi circuit. by Shirley Robertson Posted 4 May 05:30 BST