Giorgio Armani Superyacht Regatta overall Giorgio Armani Superyacht Regatta overall Southern Wind 100 Agapi Mas awarded the Willy Persico Trophy The 2025 edition of the Giorgio Armani Superyacht Regatta and the Southern Wind RendezVous concluded today with another outstanding day of racing. The event is organised by the Yacht Club Costa Smeralda with the support of title sponsor Giorgio Armani. by Yacht Club Costa Smeralda Posted 31 May 21:51 BST Cowes Classics Regatta 2025 Day 2 Cowes Classics Regatta 2025 Day 2 Fog lifts on the Solent to reveal the front-runner A dense, wispy fog sat over the Solent this morning, hampering visibility and causing Cowes Classics Regatta Principal Race Officer, Tim Hancock, to call a short delay shoreside to let the sun burn through and leave a simply stunning day for all. by Magnus Wheatley Posted 31 May 21:10 BST 11th Shenzhen Dapeng Cup Sailing Regatta 11th Shenzhen Dapeng Cup Sailing Regatta FD Future boats join the youth regatta at Seven Star Yacht Club The 2025 11th Shenzhen Dapeng Cup Sailing Regatta kicked off in Seven Star Yacht Club in Shenzhen on the 23rd till the 25th of May. FD Future boats joined the youth regatta with 11 competition groups and more than 80 youth participants. by Carren Shi Posted 31 May 15:45 BST P&B Zhik Fireball Nationals overall P&B Zhik Fireball Nationals overall One big wind race on the final day Day 4 of the P&B Zhik Nationals. With the first two positions already decided, Tom and Shandy, and Vyv and DJ had already packed up their boats by the time the remaining 15 or so hardy souls decided to venture out for one last race. by Adam Whitehouse Posted 31 May 15:33 BST Blaze Nationals 2025 Preview Blaze Nationals 2025 Preview The fleet is heading for Pevensey Bay Sailing Club in early June The Blaze Class reunites on its 27th year for another spectacular 3-day Nationals in a return to the English south coast on 6th - 8th June. by Andy Wilson Posted 31 May 15:17 BST RYA Southampton International Boat Show deal RYA Southampton International Boat Show deal Take advantage of an exclusive discounted £5 ticket Southampton International Boat Show, Britain's biggest festival of boating and watersports is back on 19th-28th September 2025 for its 56th edition and RYA members (aged 16+) can now take advantage of an exclusive discounted £5 ticket. by RYA Press Office Posted 31 May 13:30 BST Countdown begins for the 2025 29er Worlds Countdown begins for the 2025 29er Worlds At the iconic city of Porto, Portugal The countdown is on! The 2025 29er World Championship will land in the iconic city of Porto, Portugal, with the fleet descending on Marina da Afurada - Douro Marina from 1st-8th August 2025. by International 29er Class Posted 31 May 11:05 BST Cowes Classics Regatta 2025 Day 1 Cowes Classics Regatta 2025 Day 1 Perfect Solent Conditions The Solent shimmered and glistened under early summer sunshine and with a brisk building Force 3-4 westerly wind over tide initially before the turn mid-afternoon, the racing areas of Hill Head and Osborne Bay offered near-perfect conditions. by Magnus Wheatley Posted 31 May 08:04 BST Casa Vela Cup 2025 at St Francis Yacht Club Day 3 Casa Vela Cup 2025 at St Francis Yacht Club Day 3 Pauline Courtois will meet Nicole Breault in the final Defending women's match racing world champion Pauline Courtois and her Match in Pink Normandy Elite team from France will meet USA's Nicole Breault/ Vela Racing in the final of the 2025 Casa Vela Cup in San Francisco. by Women's WMRT Posted 31 May 07:57 BST DF95 Spring Series event 9 at Barton's Point DF95 Spring Series event 9 at Barton's Point Summer arrived at the Kent Coast with a 20 knot blast and big waves Summer arrived at the Kent Coast with a 20 knot blast and big waves. The fleet was split between B and C Rigs and was quickly depleted as the conditions took their toll. by Peter Jackson Posted 31 May 06:32 BST Team Racing Worlds at Newport, RI, Day 2 Team Racing Worlds at Newport, RI, Day 2 Consolidation In the Ranks: U.S. Teams Lead A thrilling action-packed series of races on Day 2 of the 2025 Team Racing World Championship saw the three teams representing the United States consolidate at the top of the leaderboard. by Michelle Slade Posted 31 May 06:00 BST 5.5 Metre German Open in Warnemunde day 2 5.5 Metre German Open in Warnemunde day 2 Otto takes command on the second day Otto (NOR 68, Lasse Berthelsen, Sam Haines, Kyle Gundersen) storm into the lead at the 2025 5.5 Metre German Open in Warnemunde after three wins from four races on Friday in winds from 8-15 knots. by Robert Deaves Posted 30 May 22:47 BST 2025 Dutch Youth Regatta day 2 2025 Dutch Youth Regatta day 2 French team continued their impressive performance Day 2 of the Dutch Youth Regatta 2025 delivered classic Oosterschelde conditions: strong winds, rolling swell, and bright sunshine. The 29er fleet faced a steady 20-knot breeze, challenging sailors to maintain control and consistency throughout the races. by International 29er Class Posted 30 May 22:35 BST Galicia 52 Super Series Royal Cup Preview Galicia 52 Super Series Royal Cup Preview Getting ready to race at Monte Real Club de Yates in Baiona Today (Friday) Galicia's prestigious Monte Real Club de Yates in Baiona (Galicia, Spain) hosted the official presentation of the GALICIA 52 SUPER SERIES ROYAL CUP, the second scoring event for the 2025 season of the 52 SUPER SERIES. by 52 Super Series Posted 30 May 17:42 BST Giorgio Armani Superyacht Regatta day 3 Giorgio Armani Superyacht Regatta day 3 No racing due to light wind in Porto Cervo The forecast of very light winds proved to be accurate today as the starting procedure for the third day of the Giorgio Armani Superyacht Regatta and the Southern Wind RendezVous got under way. by Yacht Club Costa Smeralda Posted 30 May 17:32 BST Hugely successful Royal Escape Race 2025 Hugely successful Royal Escape Race 2025 Bringing endurance, strategy, determination, and community The 2025 Royal Escape Race has come to an end, and what a Bank Holiday weekend it was. From the bustling shores of Shoreham to the welcoming finish in Fécamp, this year's race brought together everything we love about offshore sailing. by Chris Hawkes Posted 30 May 14:32 BST Time to enter Ginger Boats Bass Week Time to enter Ginger Boats Bass Week Only two days left until the discounted entry deadline on June 1st All the ingredients are in place for another classic Bass Week, a family-friendly regatta featuring a mix of fleet and handicap racing, two exciting pursuit races, and a special race on Monday morning tailored for less experienced sailors. by Bass Press Posted 30 May 14:04 BST Tom Gruitt passes away Tom Gruitt passes away Sailing photographer, writer, video editor, but most of all, a friend to many Tom Gruitt, photographer, writer, video editor, but most of all, a friend to many, has passed away at the far too young age of 37. by Mark Jardine & Gael Pawson Posted 30 May 12:03 BST Rooster - Supporting Women in Sailing Rooster - Supporting Women in Sailing Here to amplify women's voices, create better gear, and help shape a more inclusive future At Rooster, we're proud to be part of a movement that's putting women at the forefront of sailing - not just on race day, but every day. by Rooster Posted 30 May 09:00 BST 5.5 Metre German Open in Warnemunde day 1 5.5 Metre German Open in Warnemunde day 1 Race wins go Beta Crucis and New Moon III New Moon III (BAH 25, Christoph Burger, Kim Chabani, Peter Vlasov) is the early leader after two races in great conditions at the 2025 5.5 Metre German Open in Warnemunde. by Robert Deaves Posted 30 May 08:59 BST Blackwater SC hosts successful Open Day Blackwater SC hosts successful Open Day A relaxed and friendly introduction to the joys of dinghy sailing The Blackwater Sailing Club is delighted to announce that it hosted a successful Open Day on 17 May at its stunning location at Heybridge Basin. The event welcomed over 180 visitors of all ages, offering them a relaxed and friendly introduction. by Gay Ayton Posted 30 May 08:09 BST Snipe Europeans to be held at Vilamoura Snipe Europeans to be held at Vilamoura Fleet will visit Portugal this September Vilamoura is set to host the European Snipe Championship. Organized by Vilamoura Sailing, this championship will bring together some of the finest Snipe sailors from across the continent to compete in the crystal-clear waters of the Algarve coast. by Prow Media Posted 30 May 07:18 BST Casa Vela Cup 2025 at St Francis Yacht Club Day 2 Casa Vela Cup 2025 at St Francis Yacht Club Day 2 Another flawless day for top-ranked French skipper Pauline Courtois and her team Another thrilling day of racing with top-ranked French skipper Pauline Courtois and her Match in Pink Normandy Elite Team continuing their unbeaten streak with fifteen straight wins in the qualifying round robin stage, asserting a dominant lead. by Women's WMRT Posted 30 May 06:18 BST XR41 shines at Fyn Rundt with 1st and 2nd in class XR41 shines at Fyn Rundt with 1st and 2nd in class Formula X and Xbox dominate prestigious Danish regatta under new conditions In a weekend of challenging conditions and fierce competition,the high-performance racer secured 1st and 2nd in its class, and 4th and 5th overall out of 220 boats at the prestigious Fyn Cup, a 145-nautical-mile regatta around Denmark's island of Funen. by X-Yachts Posted 30 May 05:20 BST Team Racing Worlds at Newport, RI, Day 1 Team Racing Worlds at Newport, RI, Day 1 Tricky conditions & challenging 2v2 format tests Team Racing fleet Gray skies, intermittent rain and shifty light winds were not enough to dampen the energy and enthusiasm on Narragansett Bay for Day 1 of the Team Racing World Championship under way at Harbour Court. by Michelle Slade Posted 30 May 04:02 BST 16th 151 Miglia-Trofeo Cetilar preview 16th 151 Miglia-Trofeo Cetilar preview Registered entries for the race now total 229 This will be the fourth event in the International Maxi Association's 2024-25 Mediterranean Maxi Offshore Challenge, which began with last October's Rolex Middle Sea Race. by James Boyd / International Maxi Association Posted 29 May 23:36 BST Cape 31 Med Circuit at Porquerolles Race day 1 Cape 31 Med Circuit at Porquerolles Race day 1 Fresh faces dominate the podium as racing gets underway The Cape 31 Med Circuit fired back into action today for the first day of racing at the stunning Porquerolles Race, where light conditions and tactical pressure made for a fascinating start to Round Two. 16 teams from 12 nations took to the start line. by Victoria Tomlinson Cheney Posted 29 May 23:03 BST CIC Normandy Channel Race overall CIC Normandy Channel Race overall Esprit Large is outright champion At the end of an absolutely epic race, the Class40 Esprit Large (209) has secured the holy grail by being first across the finish line off Ouistreham at 18h 23min 16s French time after 4 days, 4 hours, 23 minutes and 16 seconds of racing. by Sirius Events Posted 29 May 22:58 BST Giorgio Armani Superyacht Regatta day 2 Giorgio Armani Superyacht Regatta day 2 Moat and Gelliceaux are class leaders The second day of racing at the Giorgio Armani Superyacht Regatta and Southern Wind RendezVous was characterised by a light northerly breeze, which went on to drop below an initial 10 knots and swing slightly to the east. by Yacht Club Costa Smeralda Posted 29 May 22:22 BST 76th Wilson Trophy at West Kirby 76th Wilson Trophy at West Kirby 24 teams included five from the USA and four from Ireland Thirty-four of the best teams in the world competed over two and a half days for the coveted Wilson Trophy, including five teams from the USA and four from Ireland. The event used a Swiss League round robin format followed by the knockout stages. by Tony Marston Posted 29 May 20:31 BST 2000 Millennium Series at Castle Cove 2000 Millennium Series at Castle Cove In pretty challenging conditions the stars of the show were the junior sailors Twenty-two 2000s took part in the very entertaining West Country Boat Repairs 2000 Millennium Series event organised with great style by Castle Cove on the Saturday and Sunday of the Bank Holiday weekend. by Pete Vincent Posted 29 May 19:11 BST 2025 Offshore Double Handed Worlds preview 2025 Offshore Double Handed Worlds preview Global competition and an iconic venue The Royal Ocean Racing Club (RORC), in collaboration with Cap-Regatta and supported by Lorient Grand Large, The Yacht Club de France and Jeanneau, is proud to host the 2025 Offshore Double Handed World Championship. by Royal Ocean Racing Club Posted 29 May 18:49 BST 2025 Dutch Youth Regatta day 1 2025 Dutch Youth Regatta day 1 The 29er fleet delivered an unforgettable performance What a show on the first day of the Dutch Youth Regatta 2025! The 29er fleet hit the water in full force, with 40 teams lining up at the start, ready to face the challenges of the open Oosterschelde. by International 29er Class Posted 29 May 17:56 BST Emirates Team New Zealand statement Emirates Team New Zealand statement The Defender remains committed to work with the teams to create a partnership The Defender, as per the Deed of Gift has the right and responsibility to choose the venue and the Memorandum of Understanding signed with the Challenger of Record at the conclusion of the 37th America's Cup also gives that right to the Defender. by Emirates Team New Zealand Posted 29 May 17:14 BST American Magic statement American Magic statement Team will not yet commit to participation American Magic would like to put on record its support for the issues raised today by former America's Cup winner Alinghi regarding the governance and administration of Team New Zealand for the 38th edition of the America's Cup. by American Magic Posted 29 May 16:17 BST Athena Racing statement Athena Racing statement Team still has serious concerns regarding several key clauses proposed The ongoing lack of transparency surrounding the recent announcement of the Host City for the America's Cup in 2027 and the impact this is having on negotiating a fair sporting protocol are yet to be addressed by the Defender, Team New Zealand. by Athena Racing Posted 29 May 16:14 BST Alinghi Red Bull Racing statement Alinghi Red Bull Racing statement A team has "sold something they do not own the rights to" When Alinghi Red Bull Racing withdrew in April from consideration for the 38th America's Cup, we did so because we had serious concerns about the administration and governance of the Cup by the Defender, Team New Zealand. by Alinghi Red Bull Racing Posted 29 May 16:09 BST Yachting World Dayboats at Avon Yachting World Dayboats at Avon A true mix of youth and experience seen on the water (and on the dance floor) A record number of fourteen boats descended on the Avon Sailing Club for the annual open weekend, all looking forward to enjoying the club's now legendary hospitality. Most of the 50+ guests were camping. by Simon Bullingham Posted 29 May 16:04 BST The Fastnet's centenary race is one for the books The Fastnet's centenary race is one for the books Two Essentials You'll Want Onboard from Mantus and Revolve-Tec The countdown is on. On 26 July 2025, the 100th anniversary edition of the Rolex Fastnet Race sets sail from Cowes, a legendary 695-mile offshore challenge that finishes, once again, in Cherbourg-en-Cotentin, France. by Marine Components International Posted 29 May 16:00 BST Galicia 52 Super Series Royal Cup preview Galicia 52 Super Series Royal Cup preview Next regatta should yield stronger winds With the programme shortened to just four races by very light winds at the 52 SUPER SERIES Saint-Tropez Sailing Week earlier this month, owners and crews are hoping that the move out into the Atlantic for the GALICIA 52 SUPER SERIES ROYAL CUP. by 52 Super Series Posted 29 May 15:26 BST Dinghy Club Championships at Warsash Dinghy Club Championships at Warsash Fast becoming THE event at the club, with 68 boats this year The annual Dinghy Championship at Warsash Sailing Club was held on Sat 17th May. This is fast becoming THE event at the club to participate in, with 68 boats entered, representing the full range of dinghy classes, experience levels and ages. by Richard Jarman Posted 29 May 14:27 BST Admiral's Cup: La Dolce Vita meets the Haka Admiral's Cup: La Dolce Vita meets the Haka Yacht Club Costa Smeralda launches assault for the Admiral's Cup Giovanni Lombardi Stronati has entered two boats for the 2025 Admiral's Cup that will be competing under the burgee of the Yacht Club Costa Smeralda (YCCS). by Louay Habib / RORC Posted 29 May 13:05 BST Coaching with Data Coaching with Data Inside an Optimist training session with 2025 GB Worlds sailors Join Charlie Holland and Finn Ramus - freshly selected for the 2025 GB Optimist Worlds Team - as they analyse their sprit load data using Cyclops Marine's real time load sensors. by Cyclops Marine Posted 29 May 12:00 BST Catapult Travellers Trophy Series at Rutland Catapult Travellers Trophy Series at Rutland Shifty breezes that came and went characterised the Rutland Cat Open Shifty breezes that came and went characterised the Rutland Catamaran Open over the weekend of 17-18 May, where the Catapult fleet competed in the third event of its Travellers Trophy Series. Nevertheless Gareth Ede showed great consistency. by Stuart Ede Posted 29 May 11:50 BST RS800 Rooster National Tour at Weymouth RS800 Rooster National Tour at Weymouth Dismasting narrowly averted by luck or judgement? With a forecast of 18-20 knots and expectations that it would build the International 14s got in a first race whilst the RS800s were briefed. by Ian Brooks & Alistair Hodgson Posted 29 May 11:44 BST Exciting new role available at Marineware Exciting new role available at Marineware Seeking a Technical Customer Service Specialist Market leading hi tech composites and coatings company Marineware are recruiting for a new Technical Customer Service Specialist by Marineware.com Posted 29 May 10:30 BST RS400s at Harken RS Sprints Regatta RS400s at Harken RS Sprints Regatta Starting with very light shifty winds and a lot of eager racers The 2025 Rutland Harken RS Sprints kicked off with very light shifty winds and a lot of eager racers. All the races were very competitive with not much distance between the boats. by Richard Hanby Posted 29 May 10:06 BST RORC Transatlantic Race 2026 - NoR published RORC Transatlantic Race 2026 - NoR published Charting a new course west to a spectacular finish in Antigua, West Indies The Royal Ocean Racing Club (RORC), in association with the International Maxi Association and Yacht Club de France, is delighted to announce the publication of the Notice of Race and the opening of online entry for the 2026 RORC Transatlantic Race. by Louay Habib / RORC Posted 29 May 08:53 BST