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A delayed start kept the sailors on shore at Wakatere Boating Club for the penultimate day of racing at the PredictWind New Zealand Wingfoil National Championships.
“There was so much going on in the race that when we crossed the line at the end of the race, and the boys said we got third, I didn’t believe them,” Eli Liefting, ASCC.
Four US athletes will take the water for the second ever Junior Pan American Games coming up August 9-23, 2025 in Asunción, Paraguay. To be eligible for this junior edition, competitors must be at least 17 years old and not more than 22 years old in the year of the Pan American Junior Games (year of birth 2003 – 2008, inclusive).
United States driver Taylor Canfield has his eyes on the season’s upcoming American double header – with back to back events unfolding in Los Angeles and San Francisco.
The invitation race helped iron out a few wrinkles for the four Kiwi teams competing at the 2025 JJ Giltinan 18 Foot Skiff Championships on Sydney Harbour.
Many SB20 sailors will remember the Class’ strong presence in Italy, hosting major events such as the 2010 SB20 Volvo Laser SB3 World Championships, the 2013 European Grand Slam and the 2015 SB20 Worlds on Lake Garda attracting competitive fleets of up to 100 boats.
The 45th St. Maarten Heineken Regatta started off with a bang as fleets were sent offshore and around the island for day 1 of racing! Race committee was tasked with the decision on which courses to give the fleets based on the fluky wind forecasts over the next 4 days. The final decision was made early in the morning, and teams gathered in Simpson Bay to get ready for an exceptional day ahead.
Over six hundred sailors in more than 200 boats and representing 24 countries took to the water across four race courses off Miami today. The Melges 24, J/70, Snipe, Viper 640 and VX One classes joined the Star fleet for the Bacardi Invitational Regatta, in a spectacular showcase of international sailing talent.
With just days until the 2nd start of the Melbourne Osaka Cup, veteran sailor and yacht designer Jon Sayer with co skipper Alan Paris has shared his race insights, emphasising the importance of a strong start and learning to pace yourself.
Watch all the live action from the 2025 JJ Giltinan 18 Foot Skiff Championships from Sydney Harbour. Brought to you by SailMedia.
Watch all the live action from the 2025 JJ Giltinan 18 Foot Skiff Championships from Sydney Harbour. Brought to you by SailMedia.
The annual press conference organised by the Yacht Club Costa Smeralda to present the 2025 sporting season took place this morning at Casa Gessi, in Milan. This year’s event held a special significance, as it was dedicated to the memory of His Highness the Aga Khan, Founder and President of the YCCS, who recently passed away.
The second edition of The South Pacific Superyacht Rendezvous will return to the idyllic islands of Fiji for more friendly racing and fun social events set to the beautiful backdrop of island life.
DJ Khaled to promote world’s most exciting racing on water ahead of U.S. events in Los Angeles, San Francisco and New York
Day 3 at the 98th Bacardi Cup delivered another stunning show, with a consistent 15-20 knots southerly breeze across Biscayne Bay. Jack Jennings and Pedro Trouche claimed a decisive victory, showcasing tactical mastery and flawless execution.
Over 100 boats have registered for the special 45th anniversary of the St. Maarten Heineken Regatta! The Regatta Village at Port de Plaisance welcomed sailors from all around the world for registration day to get their goodies and Serious Fun vibes started for the 4-day weekend ahead.
In less than four weeks, the 52nd edition of the BVI Spring Regatta and Sailing Festival (BVISR) will get underway, this year welcoming a ten-strong VX One fleet returning to the BVI Spring Regatta after a long hiatus.
aint-Tropez sets sail September 12-13, 2025, with tickets on sale April 3, 2025.
Nelson sailors Ella Arnold and Ben Roff have been racing against and alongside each other for nearly a decade. In 2025, they took on their biggest adventure yet – competing in the SSANZ Northern Triangle Race on a Ross 830 called Flaming Lips.
On day two of the 98th Bacardi Cup, the pressure mounted on Biscayne Bay, as strong winds swept across the water, prompting a postponement ashore.
Former political, financial and current affairs journalist turned ocean racer Fabrice Amedeo completed his second Vendée Globe today Tuesday when he crossed the Les Sables d’Olonne finish line at 14h UTC to take in 32nd place.
The 98th Bacardi Cup, held from March 3-8, 2025, kicked off in spectacular fashion, living up to its reputation. With sixty-five Star teams competing, the opening day delivered thrilling action and set the tone for what promises to be an unforgettable week of racing.
Sailors in the 2025 Melbourne-Osaka Cup yacht race are stowing their gear and receiving their briefings before starting the most challenging ocean race to start in Australian waters.
The Royal Malta Yacht Club (RMYC) is delighted to announce the publication of the Notice of Race for the 46th edition of the Rolex Middle Sea Race. Scheduled to commence on Saturday, 18 October 2025, this iconic 606-nautical-mile offshore race is now officially open for entries.
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