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Engines Over Canvas – The Lymington Challenge Powers In
Sail takes a back seat this weekend as the offshore racers roll in for Round 4 of the 2025 UKOPRA Championship — and this one’s set to be a belter. The Lymington Challenge kicks off Saturday, August 9th, with a fleet of 15 boats battling it out in the fast-flowing waters of the Western Solent. Expect noise, speed, and a proper offshore showdown between Hamstead Ledge and the Needles.3 min read
Cowes Week began under a light north‑westerly breeze
Cowes Week began under a light north‑westerly breeze, with all eyes on the forecast: Storm Floris, emerging from Iceland, promised a dramatic shift in wind direction and intensity later in the day Due to the lighter airs and anticipated changes, race officials postponed the start for two hours and shifted larger Black‑Group yachts off the Royal Yacht Squadron (RYS) line to a committee‑boat start off Beaulieu, while s4 min read
Yacht Club de Monaco triumphed in the 2025 Admiral’s Cup
## A Principality Crowned: Monaco Wins the 2025 Admiral’s Cup The revived Admiral’s Cup, long considered the unofficial world championship of offshore sailing, returned in 2025 after a 22‑year absence. And in a watershed moment, the Yacht Club de Monaco (YCM)—making its very first appearance—secretly emerged as the 2025 Admiral’s Cup champions. Monaco’s debut was nothing short of sensational, combining precision sail3 min read
Will Farnell Named ORCV Youth Sailor of the Year
Will Farnell Named ORCV Youth Sailor of the Year The Ocean Racing Club of Victoria has named 16-year-old Will Farnell as its 2025 Youth Sailor of the Year — a fitting title for a young man who’s already logged more sea miles than many twice his age, and who carries the saltwater tradition in his bones.3 min read
Bolney Wine Estate Joins Cowes Week 2025
Bolney Wine Estate Joins Cowes Week 2025 as Official Sparkling Wine Partner Cowes Week Limited (CWL), organiser of the world’s most celebrated regatta, has announced a new partnership with Bolney Wine Estate — now the Official Sparkling Wine of Cowes Week 2025. The union brings together two British institutions known for craftsmanship, character, and quiet confidence.2 min read
Rising Sailing Stars Emerge as 22 Teenagers Graduate from the Acclaimed Junior Sailing Summer Program by St. Thomas Sailing Center.
The fourth annual Junior Sailing Summer Program run by the St. Thomas Sailing Center witnessed the graduation of 22 skilled young sailors, underlining the success of this innovative initiative.1 min read
Northwesterly to the Rock — but no headbanger, finally
Its starts on Saturday 26 July 2025 Veterans of the last two Rolex Fastnet Races are checking the weather with cautious optimism. After two editions that opened with 30-knot headwinds and a battering Channel slog, the long-range forecast for this centenary running looks — dare we say it — gentle.4 min read
Could two shiny new JPK 1050s cause trouble in IRC Two?
Wouldn’t be the first time a Jean-Pierre Kelbert design came in sideways and stole the silverware. His initials are stamped on the transom — literally — and his boats have a reputation for upsetting the pecking order in offshore racing. The 34-foot JPK 1050 might just be the sharpest new weapon in a fleet of 73, and it’s already shown a flash of brilliance.5 min read
Admiral’s Cup Triumphant Return to Cowes in July 2025
The Admiral’s Cup returns to Cowes from 17 July to 1 August 2025, reviving offshore sailing’s iconic team race. National teams will compete in inshore and offshore events, celebrating Corinthian spirit, tradition, and global competition on the Solent.4 min read
This weekend - HF50 Catamarans SailGP & Sir Ben Ainslie - Portsmouth Waterfront
Don't forget this weekend the iconic Portsmouth Waterfront Grandstand will transform into the pulse of adrenaline‑fuelled sailing as SailGP’s high-tech F50 catamarans take centre stage. These cutting‑edge, foiling catamarans—each 50 feet long and capable of flying above water at nearly 100 km/h—are the pulse of the sport.2 min read
Marine Weather Leader, PredictWind, Scores Official Supplier Role in Admiral's Cup 2025, Showcasing Commitment to Nautical Diversity
PredictWind, the global weather forecasting giant, proudly announces its role as Official Weather Data Supplier and Race Day Sponsor for the Admiral’s Cup 2025.2 min read
Bilgin Yachts Announces the Technical Launch of the Fourth Unit in the Bilgin 170 Superyacht Series
Turkish shipyard Bilgin Yachts has successfully executed the technical launch of the fourth unit in the Bilgin 170 superyacht series, setting its course for outfitting in Istanbul, with delivery scheduled for early 2026.2 min read
The Australian Commercial Marine Conference
The Australian Commercial Marine Conference returns to Sydney on Thursday, 31 July 2025 aboard the M/V Starship Sydney. Now in its second consecutive year, the event follows strong industry demand for a dedicated national forum to address sector challenges, explore insights from leading authorities and to strengthen connections across Australia’s commercial marine sector. Conceptualised by Nick Lester, General Manage2 min read
The Ocean Race will return to Itajaí
The Ocean Race will return to Itajaí, Brazil during the 2027 and 2031 around the world races. Known for its enthusiastic fans who welcome the sailors and teams after weeks of racing through the challenging conditions of the Southern Ocean, Itajaí is always a welcome stop on the race calendar. This will mark the fifth time the race has been in Itajaí and the 11th visit to Brazilian shores.3 min read
ORCV Women's Helm Race
Some people drift into sailing. Rachel Mcguigan charged in—eyes up, hands on, no time to waste. When she first spoke to Leo Cantwell, skipper of Aileron, he asked her straight: “What do you want to learn?” Her answer was clear and fearless: “I want to do a helming course. I want to learn bow. I want it all. I’m not mucking about.” And she wasn’t. Leo took her seriously—and from that moment, things started moving.3 min read
This weekend its the UKOPRA Offshore Powerboat Championship
This weekend, the waters of the Solent will come alive with high-octane action as Round 3 of the 2025 UKOPRA Offshore Powerboat Championship roars into Haslar Marina for the much-anticipated Solent 80. Set for Saturday, 12 July, this event is shaping up to be a showcase of raw speed, adrenaline-fuelled competition, and technical mastery – all played out against the iconic backdrop of the south coast’s legendary boati3 min read
THIRD AND FINAL STARTERS DEPART LA FOR DIAMOND HEAD
The 20 biggest, fastest boats racing in the 2025 Transpac began their offshore sprint from Los Angeles, California, to Honolulu, Hawaii, today. Ranging in length from 51 to 88 feet, these boats are competing in four divisions and also aiming to win the race’s two most prestigious prizes. The Barn Door Trophy honours the boat with the fastest elapsed time across the 2,225 nautical mile racecourse, while the King Kalak6 min read
EurILCA Europa Cup GER
The seventh regatta of the 2025 EurILCA Europa Cup Trophy kicked off yesterday in Warnemünde, Germany, with the first two races. A total of 302 sailors from 32 countries are competing in the ILCA 4, ILCA 6, and ILCA 7 classes. The weather, unlike the previous day’s forecast, was overcast with a few raindrops, but the wind was steady and reliable.3 min read
Seventeen boats begin the 2,225-mile Pacific Crossing
Seventeen boats begin the 2,225-mile Pacific Crossing in light air conditions in Transpac's second start The chase is on in the 53rd edition of the 2025 Transpacific Yacht Race, with 17 boats in three divisions departing Los Angeles today on their 2,225-mile journey to Honolulu. While these boats are competing within their own divisions, they are also chasing down the 16 entrants that started on Tuesday, July 1—prepa6 min read
2025 Taittinger Royal Solent Yacht Club Regatta and OK Nationals at Dabchicks Sailing Club on Day 2: A Spectacle of Rivalry and Team Spirit
Immerse yourself in the thrilling moments of the 17th Taittinger Royal Solent Yacht Club Regatta and the okay Nationals Day 2 at Dabchicks Sailing Club.2 min read
Ferrari's Hypersail
Ferrari Sets Sail: The Hypersail Project Blends Automotive Genius with Oceanic Innovation Ferrari, a name synonymous with blistering speed, engineering precision, and automotive luxury, has made a bold move beyond racetracks and into the realm of offshore sailing. In an announcement that stunned both the automotive and maritime worlds, Ferrari unveiled Project Hypersail, an audacious fusion of Formula 1-grade technol3 min read