Chichester Snowflake Series day 4 Chichester Snowflake Series day 4 Ideal yet brisk winter sailing conditions for the series finale The Chichester Yacht Club Snowflake Race 7 & 8 took place under ideal yet brisk winter sailing conditions. A fresh north-easterly breeze of 10 to 18 knots swept across the water, bringing with it a biting chill. by Mark Green Posted 16 Mar 19:39 GMT Cadet Winter Training at Fishers Green Cadet Winter Training at Fishers Green No mistaking the energy, enthusiasm and commitment from this year's cohort They say 'once a Cadet, always a Cadet', and we were fortunate to have several generations of cadets at this year's 2025 Cadet Winter training event hosted by Fishers Green SC. by Angie Meyer Posted 16 Mar 19:34 GMT Bembridge Illusion Spring Plate 2025 Bembridge Illusion Spring Plate 2025 Could Mark Downer win the trophy for the 15th time? As evident from its name, the 'Spring Plate' celebrates the arrival of Spring! First raced for in 1996, the big question was whether fourteen time winner Mark Downer, was going to win for the fifteenth time! by Mike Samuelson Posted 16 Mar 19:29 GMT Medway RC Laser Club Winter Series week 8 Medway RC Laser Club Winter Series week 8 Gusty and shifty with a Sail GP type course With wind from the N- NE and 14 - 20kts providing a drag race to the first mark before the long run to a leeward mark, a sausage leg and a reach to the finish. by Jamie Blair Posted 16 Mar 19:20 GMT The oldest video footage of sailing in Ireland The oldest video footage of sailing in Ireland A look back into our video archive, from 1926 to 1980 As we prepare for St Patrick's Day tomorrow, let us direct our exploration of the video archive towards anything Irish. We have discovered several videos from Ireland, starting as early as the 1920s! by Magnus Smith Posted 16 Mar 18:00 GMT Winnings JJ Giltinan 18ft Skiff Championship Day 7 Winnings JJ Giltinan 18ft Skiff Championship Day 7 The Yandoo team of Tom Needham, Fang Warren and Lewis Brake wrap up the win The Yandoo team of Tom Needham, Fang Warren and Lewis Brake became the world 18 footer champions after scoring a brilliant victory in the Winnings 2025 JJ Giltinan 18ft Skiff Championship, which concluded on Sydney Harbour today. by Frank Quealey Posted 16 Mar 08:47 GMT Rolex Los Angeles Sail Grand Prix Start Analysis Rolex Los Angeles Sail Grand Prix Start Analysis Video looking at the different strategies and what positions paid off Mark Jardine, Managing Editor of Sail-World.com and YachtsandYachting.com, takes a look at the different strategies and what positions paid off, and also looks at Rockwool Team Denmark's collision with a leeward gate mark. by Mark Jardine Posted 16 Mar 08:32 GMT Emirates GBR in the hunt Emirates GBR in the hunt After day one of the Rolex Los Angeles Sail Grand Prix The Emirates GBR SailGP Team is in the hunt after the first day of the Rolex Los Angeles Sail Grand Prix. The British crew, driven by Olympic gold medallist Dylan Fletcher, sits in sixth place on the leaderboard heading in to race day two on Sunday. by Emirates GBR SailGP Team Posted 16 Mar 05:55 GMT Blistering Black Foils: New Zealand sits in first Blistering Black Foils: New Zealand sits in first After Day 1 of the Rolex Los Angeles Sail Grand Prix New Zealand sits first on the event leaderboard with 31 points, winning two of four fleet races on the opening day of the Rolex Los Angeles Sail Grand Prix. Northstar Canada and Australia are close behind with 28 points and 27 points, respectively. by SailGP Posted 16 Mar 01:52 GMT SailGP: BlackFoils lead after Day 1 of Los Angeles SailGP: BlackFoils lead after Day 1 of Los Angeles The New Zealand Blackfoils team top the leaderboard after four races were sailed on Day 1 of SailGP The New Zealand Blackfoils team top the leaderboard after four races were sailed on Day 1 of SailGP Los Angeles. Northstar Canada helmed by double Olympic Gold medalist, Giles Scott (GBR) is second overall. by Richard Gladwell/Sail-World.com/nz Posted 15 Mar 23:51 GMT 2025 GWA Wingfoil Wave World Titles in Cape Verde 2025 GWA Wingfoil Wave World Titles in Cape Verde Suardiaz and Berzolla claim the titles after nine days of competition The GWA Wingfoil World Cup Cape Verde 2025 commenced at the renowned Ponta Preta break, marking the start of an exhilarating nine-day event featuring world-class wingfoiling action. by Gemma Hamaini Posted 15 Mar 16:56 GMT DF95 Winter Series event 8 at East Kent RSC DF95 Winter Series event 8 at East Kent RSC A 14 knot northerly and sunshine allowed 15 races at the Isle of Sheppey A 14 knot northerly and sunshine allowed 15 races in 8-11 degrees at the Isle of Sheppey's country park lake venue on 13th March before easing back to become light and shifty. by Peter Jackson Posted 15 Mar 16:05 GMT Solo Winter Championship at Rutland Water Solo Winter Championship at Rutland Water Near perfect conditions for the fleet The Solo fleet returned to lovely Rutland Water for the first time in a few years and were delighted to find near perfect conditions for our Winter championship and first North Sails Super Series event of 2025. by Mike Sims, Ian Walters & Guy Mayger Posted 15 Mar 13:59 GMT Winnings JJ Giltinan 18ft Skiff Championship Day 6 Winnings JJ Giltinan 18ft Skiff Championship Day 6 Yandoo in pole position going into Sunday's final race The Yandoo team of Tom Needham, Fang Warren and Lewis Brake went into today's Race 8 on Sydney Harbour with a two points lead over Finport Finance, its closest challenger to retaining the coveted title. by Frank Quealey Posted 15 Mar 09:20 GMT Emirates GBR SailGP Team aim to defend top spot Emirates GBR SailGP Team aim to defend top spot At back-to-back US events The Emirates Great Britain SailGP Team is preparing to defend its top spot on the championship leaderboard at the fourth event of the 2025 Season, the Rolex Los Angeles Sail Grand Prix. by Emirates GBR SailGP Team Posted 15 Mar 06:22 GMT Rolex Los Angeles Sail Grand Prix begins tomorrow Rolex Los Angeles Sail Grand Prix begins tomorrow A 12-nation fleet competing for the very first time The most exciting racing on water returns to Los Angeles tomorrow, with a 12-nation fleet competing for the very first time. by SailGP Posted 15 Mar 00:55 GMT iQFOiL International Games #2 in Cádiz overall iQFOiL International Games #2 in Cádiz overall Six champions crowned with beautiful sailing conditions and fast-paced races Seventeen fast-paced and exciting races were concluded today in Cadiz during the Medal Series of the 2025 iQFOiL International Games. From 240 competitors, only the top 8 athletes in each of the six fleets advanced after four days of the Opening Series. by iQFOiL Communications Posted 14 Mar 22:35 GMT DF65 and DF 95 TT at Blithfield DF65 and DF 95 TT at Blithfield The weather gods were kind and greeted the 37 competitors with sunshine Blithfield Sailing Club held its third ever radio sailing event, and second TT event. The weather gods were kind and greeted the 37 competitors for DF65 and 36 for the DF95 classes with unseasonable but very welcome sunshine and a good breeze. by Alastair Reid Posted 14 Mar 18:07 GMT Transat Paprec: new impetus for gender diversity Transat Paprec: new impetus for gender diversity It's the story of a revolution at the heart of a fundamental movement For the second time in its long history, the double-handed transatlantic race on equal terms will be entirely made up of mixed doubles. by Transat Paprec Posted 14 Mar 16:57 GMT Learning to Sail? Learning to Sail? Check out CoastWaterSports hand picked selection of kit you need... It can be difficult to know what to wear when you go sailing for the first time. You need to know you have the right kit to make sure you don't get cold, whatever the weather throws at you. by CoastWaterSports Posted 14 Mar 14:30 GMT Entry open for NEYYSA event at Ullswater Entry open for NEYYSA event at Ullswater North Region Youth & Junior Championship is in June North East & Yorkshire Youth Sailing Association (NEYYSA) is pleased to announce that entry to the North Region Youth & Junior Championships is OPEN! The event will be held at Ullswater Yacht Club on 21 & 22 June 2025. by Fiona Spence Posted 14 Mar 13:01 GMT Francesca Clapcich announces research partnership Francesca Clapcich announces research partnership With Leeds Beckett University along with sponsor 11th Hour Racing Double Olympian and round-the-world sailor, Francesca Clapcich (ITA/USA), has announced a groundbreaking research partnership with the Carnegie School of Sport at Leeds Beckett University in the UK. by Francesca Clapcich Posted 14 Mar 12:40 GMT Entries open for EAORA's Offshore Regatta Entries open for EAORA's Offshore Regatta 4-day event in June will go from Harwich to Ostend Entries are now open for the East Anglian Offshore Racing Association's four-day Offshore Regatta. On Thursday June 26 two fleets will race from Harwich to Ostend. All the yachts will enjoy time ashore with lay day in Ostend on the Friday. by Paul Wood Posted 14 Mar 11:28 GMT RS Electric Boats delivers two RS Pulse 63s RS Electric Boats delivers two RS Pulse 63s To WPNSA & RYA in ZENOW electric workboat rollout RS Electric Boats has successfully delivered two RS Pulse 63 electric RIBs to the Weymouth & Portland National Sailing Academy (WPNSA) as part of the pioneering ZENOW project. by RS Marine Group Posted 14 Mar 10:08 GMT Fourth edition of the "The Grand Tour" is proposed Fourth edition of the "The Grand Tour" is proposed Guinness World Record holders begin a new campaign of three very different events Franco Deganutti and Manuel Vlacich invented the idea of "The Grand Tour", captured a Guinness World Record in 2022. Now they want to push themselves to a fourth edition of the adventure. by Manuel Vlacich Posted 14 Mar 09:10 GMT Teams poised to settle unfinished business Teams poised to settle unfinished business 80th Rolex Sydney Hobart Yacht Race preparations are well underway While the start of the 80th anniversary Rolex Sydney Hobart Yacht Race is still some time away, preparations are already well under way at the Cruising Yacht Club of Australia (CYCA). by RSHYR media Posted 14 Mar 07:51 GMT 2027 Performance Sailcraft ILCA Under-21 Worlds 2027 Performance Sailcraft ILCA Under-21 Worlds Up to 200 sailors are expected to compete at Sandringham YC The International Laser Class Association has awarded the right to conduct the 2027 ILCA Under-21 World Championships to ILCAVic in Melbourne, Australia. by James Mitchell Posted 13 Mar 22:42 GMT New Vaikobi duffel bags New Vaikobi duffel bags Legendary durability in 2 sizes Duffel bag features strong and durable 420D TPU fabrication, super versatile! Carry it either over the shoulder with one central padded strap, or "Back Pack" style with two padded shoulder straps. by Vaikobi Posted 13 Mar 21:00 GMT Race. Or Rally 'Round Antigua - ASW 2025 Race. Or Rally 'Round Antigua - ASW 2025 A big welcome is extended to all competitors, whatever their boat The big welcome extended to all competitors, whatever their boat, is a key pillar in the success enjoyed by Antigua Sailing Week for more than five decades. by Antigua Sailing Week Posted 13 Mar 19:35 GMT New boat for Dame Ellen MacArthur's cancer charity New boat for Dame Ellen MacArthur's cancer charity A 'game-changer' for young survivors More young cancer survivors will be able to receive the vital support they need after treatment as the Ellen MacArthur Cancer Trust officially welcomed a new boat to its fleet today. by Ellen MacArthur Cancer Trust Posted 13 Mar 18:07 GMT iQFOiL International Games #2 in Cádiz day 4 iQFOiL International Games #2 in Cádiz day 4 Extreme conditions on the final day of the opening series As forecasted, conditions in Cadiz turned extreme from the early morning, with winds ranging from 30 to 38 knots from the southwest and waves reaching up to 4 meters. by iQFOiL Communications Posted 13 Mar 17:44 GMT 51st St. Thomas International Regatta preview 51st St. Thomas International Regatta preview Keen competition and cutting-edge BOTS Keen competition, cutting-edge BOTS, and cool prizes like K3 Waterproof Bags are just a few reasons to race the 51st St. Thomas International Regatta (STIR), set for March 28-30, 2025. by Carol Bareuther Posted 13 Mar 17:36 GMT The Ocean Race Europe to make stop in Nice, France The Ocean Race Europe to make stop in Nice, France Visiting the Mediterranean coast of France for the first time this summer The Ocean Race Europe, the premiere fully-crewed, offshore sailing race for the foiling IMOCA Class, will visit the Mediterranean coast of France for the first time this summer. by The Ocean Race Posted 13 Mar 17:21 GMT Ancasta strengthens sales team Ancasta strengthens sales team With strategic restructuring and new appointments In response to sustained business growth, Ancasta International Boat Sales has restructured its sales team, implementing a series of strategic internal promotions and new appointments to enhance operational efficiency and market presence. by Ancasta Posted 13 Mar 15:45 GMT Rolex Los Angeles Sail Grand Prix preview Rolex Los Angeles Sail Grand Prix preview The action-packed weekend promises an unforgettable display of precision and teamwork The Rolex SailGP Championship heads to Los Angeles on March 15-16, bringing together the world's most accomplished sailors for two days of intense racing on identical F50 foiling catamarans. by Influence Sports & Media Posted 13 Mar 15:22 GMT SP80 breaks the mythical 50-knots barrier SP80 breaks the mythical 50-knots barrier Aiming to break the world sailing speed record before the summer With a new top speed of 51+ knots (95 km/h), the SP80 boat joins the exclusive group of sailboats capable of surpassing the mythical 50-knot barrier. The team continues to make progress and aims to break the world sailing speed record before the summer. by SP80 Posted 13 Mar 14:30 GMT Top 10 features of the RS Quest Top 10 features of the RS Quest It's changed the game when it comes to training dinghies 2025 is a pretty special year for RS Sailing, who are celebrating 10 years of the RS Quest! This training dinghy has become the go-to for sailing schools and youth programs all over the world. by RS Sailing Posted 13 Mar 14:30 GMT McIntyre Mini Globe Race 2025 Leg 1 McIntyre Mini Globe Race 2025 Leg 1 Antigua to Panama provides a fast wet-n-wild ride to start the global 26000 mile adventure The inaugural McIntyre Mini Globe Race (MGR) has officially set sail, and what a start it's been! The first leg from Antigua to Panama has already delivered drama, camaraderie, and a masterclass in offshore sailing in these Mighty Mini's. by McIntyre Mini Globe Race Posted 13 Mar 12:24 GMT Sailjuice Challenge on a mission Sailjuice Challenge on a mission To build Bigger, Better Dinghy Racing events in the UK The organisers of the Seldén Sailjuice Winter Series are looking to promote better events across the whole year, not just the winter. Surveys and Daffodils are in the offing... by Andy Rice Posted 13 Mar 10:59 GMT European Championships in League Sailing announced European Championships in League Sailing announced Another fantastic opportunity for sailing clubs to compete The European Sailing Federation has just announced new a European Championship regatta in League Sailing format taking place from May 30th to June 1st in Punat, Croatia with up to 27 teams on the starting line. by EUROSAF Posted 13 Mar 10:09 GMT 60th Anniversary Congressional Cup preview 60th Anniversary Congressional Cup preview Defending champion leads world-class line up at anniversary event The prestigious Long Beach Yacht Club Congressional Cup, this year celebrating its milestone 60th Anniversary, today confirmed the line-up of ten skippers from seven countries to compete at the anniversary event from 30 April-4 May. by World Match Racing Tour Posted 13 Mar 09:49 GMT Musto's Spring Summer 2025 collection Musto's Spring Summer 2025 collection It is all about making the most of the outdoors Inspired by our nautical heritage, the Spring Summer 2025 collection is all about making the most of the outdoors. by Musto Posted 13 Mar 09:00 GMT Winnings JJ Giltinan 18ft Skiff Championship Day 5 Winnings JJ Giltinan 18ft Skiff Championship Day 5 A critical race going into the weekend's final two races With just one point separating the two leading contenders for the Winnings 2025 JJ Giltinan 18ft Skiff Championship, today's Race 7 of the nine-race regatta was going to be critical going into the weekend's final two races. by Frank Quealey Posted 13 Mar 08:05 GMT iQFOiL International Games #2 in Cádiz day 3 iQFOiL International Games #2 in Cádiz day 3 A slow start but fast-paced sprint racing on day three After a morning delay due to no wind, the breeze finally arrived in the afternoon, allowing the iQFOiL fleets to showcase their speed and adaptability in Sprint Racing. by iQFOiL Communications Posted 13 Mar 06:08 GMT Dart 15 Chris Black Icicle TT at Grafham Dart 15 Chris Black Icicle TT at Grafham The superb weather resulted in a strong turnout of 17 entries Gill once again supported the latest Dart 15 TT at Grafham on 9th March. This was the annual Chris Black Icicle TT and the final event in our Winter Series. We were particularly delighted to arrive at the final event with sunshine and a F2-3 breeze. by Jenny Ball Posted 12 Mar 23:03 GMT Wayfarers Finale at Bough Beech Wayfarers Finale at Bough Beech Rearranged from the original date in November 2024 The 2024 Craftinsure Wayfarer National Circuit concluded over the weekend of the 8-9 March 2025 with the re-arranged traditional "Finale" hosted by Bough Beech Sailing Club from the original dates in November 2024. by Sam Pygall Posted 12 Mar 19:41 GMT RS Feva National Open Coached Regatta at Draycote RS Feva National Open Coached Regatta at Draycote Attended by sailors from all 6 English Regional Squads, plus 2 schools Last weekend 70 RS Feva sailors gathered at Draycote Water SC in fabulous spring conditions of sun and 15knts of wind for the second of this winter's Class National Open Training "Coached Regatta". by Duncan West Posted 12 Mar 17:54 GMT In loving memory of Graham Allen In loving memory of Graham Allen The former Chief Executive Officer at Henri-Lloyd passes away It is with great sadness that we announce that Graham Allen has passed away at the age of 59. For Graham, becoming the Chief Executive Officer at Henri-Lloyd was the pinnacle of a 34-year career. by Henri-Lloyd Posted 12 Mar 16:44 GMT