For years, the R Class Leander Trophy has stood as a pillar in the world of sailing. The event has garnered respect over its seventy-five years of existence, cultivating a cherished history that spectators and participants alike have come to appreciate. Yet, with age comes a beckoning for change. A modern edge. A departure from the traditional. And, that’s precisely what’s happened.
Enter the foilers. A brilliant, innovative game-changer, these devices have been introduced to the R Class Leander Trophy, resulting in a monumental shift in sailing dynamics. Bringing a fresh, unparalleled layer of modernity to an otherwise conventional event, they have swept the water-based world by storm.
13-03-2025
A place with a legacy in sailing sports, the Grafham Water Sailing Club stood as the proud host for the Dart 15 Chris Black Icicle TT. The event, described by sailors and spectators as enthralling, infused the atmosphere with a spirit of competition and camaraderie. At the heart of the Grafham Water, each gust of wind was skillfully maneuvered by the agile sailors, transforming it into an opportunity for speed and advantage. The waves seemed to dance, echoing the rhythm of the race. Every Dart 15 catamaran in the water glided flawlessly across the course, reflecting the masterful handling from fearless sailors.
12-03-2025
The Craftinsure Wayfarer National Circuit culminated in a climactic showdown at the esteemed Bough Beech Sailing Club.
12-03-2025
Pouring passion and prowess into the waters of Draycote, the RS Feva Class National Open Training Coached Regatta mirrors the excellent craftsmanship of sailing.
12-03-2025
An in-depth exploration of the 171st NYYC Annual Regatta, a prestigious sailing event that continues to refine and enhance its reputation.
12-03-2025
An exhilarating journey into the world of Kite-surfing is ready to unfurl. As the GKA Kite-Surf World Cup Cape Verde approaches, the excitement mounts.
12-03-2025
Witness the pinnacle of winter sailing as Stage 4 of Tenzor International Cup's J/70 Winter Series kicks into gear.
12-03-2025
When the timeless charm of classic sailboats meets the raw power of modern yachts, the outcome is nothing short of an epic sea specter. Behold the centenary Rolex Fastnet Race.
11-03-2025
Discover the unique blend of icy winds and heated contests at Neyland Yacht Club's Frostbite Series 2025.
11-03-2025
Prepare to witness elite maritime talent as the renowned Sandberg PalmaVela welcomes top performers from ORC A2 in its upcoming offshore race.
10-03-2025
Let's dive into an early glimpse of the thrilling performance slated to happen at the 2025 WingFoil Racing World Cup in Morocco.
10-03-2025
The 5th Cascais J/70 Winter Series concluded with a finale unparalleled in excitement. A must-watch for every boating enthusiast.
10-03-2025
A spectacular event is unfolding at Northampton Sailing Club- the exciting, coveted Colander Cup.
10-03-2025
London's Royal Thames Yacht Club sails to victory, taking the 2025 Greenwich Women's Cup in a stunning display of maritime mastery.
10-03-2025
Illuminate the power of femininity at sea as the Volvo Ladies Helm 2025 sets stage at the eminent Royal Hong Kong Yacht Club.
10-03-2025
The second day of the National Openskiff and RS Aero Regatta witnessed a stunning show of sailing expertise and competition.
09-03-2025
After a thrilling day of competition, Sean Herbert remains the front-runner at the PredictWind Wingfoil Nationals.
08-03-2025
In the compelling world of sailing, the 2025 JJ Giltinan 18ft Skiff Championship creates waves. Dive into the riveting highlights of its first two days.
08-03-2025
This year, the thrilling CRO Melges 24 Cup embarks on its fifth-season journey, proudly sponsored by Luki Baustoffe, in Biograd.
08-03-2025
Step into the world of sailing at its best, as we recap the adrenaline-infused days at the 45th St. Maarten Heineken Regatta.
08-03-2025
Torrid tides and adrenaline pump the veins of the US Sailing Youth National Team as they reach the mid-point of their qualification process.
07-03-2025
In a remarkable journey spanning three decades, The Clipper Race has etched itself into the annals of maritime adventure, celebrating 30 years of pushing the boundaries.
07-03-2025
The elite class sailing series, 52 Super Series, eagerly awaits its return to YC Costa Smeralda as the stage for the season's grand finale.
07-03-2025
Experience the exhilaration of the 2024/25 Winter Series at Fishers Green Sailing Club, a captivating fusion of competition and camaraderie.
07-03-2025
The 49th WA Hobie 16 Championships showcased challenging conditions and novel divisions, making the competition exhilarating for all involved.
07-03-2025
The future of sailing shines bright as junior sailors lead the charge, stealing the spotlight in the recent Ronstan Junior Foiling Cup at McCrae Yacht Club.
07-03-2025
An enticing preview of the thrill and exhilaration that awaits at the much-anticipated 2025 Victorian Sabre Championships.
07-03-2025
Preparing for a thrilling defence of their title, Yandoo gears up for the 2025 JJ Giltinan 18ft Skiff Championship Invitation Race.
07-03-2025
The tale of Jon Sayer and Alan Paris serves as the blueprint to conquer the oceanic challenge known as the Melbourne Osaka Cup.
07-03-2025
The DF95 Invicta Trophy 2025 at Chipstead Sailing Club was testament to the exciting evolution of competitive sailing.
05-03-2025
Defying all odds, Dan Turner's resilient spirit thundered louder than the sea storms, clinching victory in the Mini Globe Race despite a damaged mast.
04-03-2025
The buzz is palpable as Weymouth & Portland Sailing Academy readies itself for the prestigious Supernova National Championship 2025.
04-03-2025
Calling all sailing enthusiasts! The 2025 OK Dinghy World Championship at Lake Garda is now open for entry. Get ready to set sail into uncharted waters of excitement and competitiveness.
04-03-2025
Immerse yourself in the exciting world of maritime racing as we navigate the electrifying contours of the Shustoke Gauntlet 2025.
04-03-2025
Doug and Jack Jorgensen have written a thrilling chapter in sailing history, triumphing in the prestigious 2025 Islands Race, onboard their J/111 Picosa.
03-03-2025
Experience the thrill of the 2025 Antigua Superyacht Challenge, from its much-anticipated preview to daily ocean action.
03-03-2025
The celebrated Kieler Woche sailing event unveiled its first-ever German Open Wingfoil Racing, combined with exclusive X-15 coaching, signaling an exciting surge in sailing's standards.
03-03-2025
Portsmouth prepares to welcome the prestigious Clipper Race once again, as it gets set for a remarkable circumnavigation voyage.
03-03-2025
Round 11 of the IOM Winter Yacht Series at Lincoln Model Yacht Club was a spectacular display of sailing prowess, proving that winter is no hindrance to dynamic yacht racing.
02-03-2025
As waters churn and excitement whips the air, the grand finale of the Bartley Beast is set in motion.
02-03-2025
Get ready for a monumental sailing showdown. Boudicca, a legendary yacht, plans to grace the 2025 Marblehead to Halifax race with her affluence and agility.
02-03-2025
Relive the unflagging spirit from the 2025 Puerto Rico World Cup, with a detailed chronicle of events from Day 1 and 2.
02-03-2025
A review of the exciting regatta, the 29er GP4, which took place at the famed Datchet Water Sailing Club.
02-03-2025
A thrilling display of sailing charisma, skill and friendly rivalry, as ITCA Midlands Topper Travellers race at Blithfield Sailing Club.
02-03-2025
The suspense is finally over as champions are crowned at the end of the nail-biting Nautilus Marine Insurance Sydney Harbour Regatta.
02-03-2025
Experience the adrenaline rush of sailboat racing as we recount the 13th race of the prestigious 18ft Skiff Club Championship.
02-03-2025
International Women's Day Takes Centre Stage at the Nautilus Marine Insurance Sydney Harbour Regatta
Embracing the spirit of International Women's Day, Nautilus Marine Insurance Sydney Harbour Regatta honours women participants with a special tribute.
02-03-2025
Come May 2025, the prestigious ORC Sportboat European Championship will ignite the waters of Circolo Vela Torbole, Italy.
01-03-2025
Manuel Cousin, the esteemed sailing enthusiast, registers a memorable finish at the iconic Vendée Globe race.
01-03-2025
The iconic sailing town of Trieste is opening its arms for the prestigious 2025 Melges 24 World Championships. Enthusiasts can now register to participate in this thrilling race.
01-03-2025
The Oceanbridge Sail Auckland 2025 race promises a gripping finale, with winners announced amidst a frenzied, action-packed final day.
01-03-2025
At the midpoint of Foiling Week Pensacola, the regatta sees US speedster Given top the Kite Foil Race.
28-02-2025
Recall the thrill of 12ft skiff racing, where Woof's design consistently tops the leaderboard. Meet the respected classic that’s still making waves.
27-02-2025
Sailors embarking on the Buenos Aires-based J/70 World Championship 2025 can now effortlessly navigate the unfamiliar through a comprehensive guide.
22-02-2025
Navigating New Horizons: Russell Coutts Pilots the SailGP League Toward a Bigger and Stronger Future
As the captain at the helm of SailGP, CEO Russell Coutts candidly discusses the league's future direction, expansion plans, and challenges.
22-02-2025
World competitive sailing takes a crucial step forward with the first change to Portsmouth Yardstick (PY) formula in three decades.
22-02-2025
In a thrilling performance, Niklas Zennstrom's Carkeek 52 Rán has emerged victorious at the Antigua 360 Race, now setting sights on the upcoming RORC Caribbean 600.
22-02-2025
Embrace the exhilarating winds as we dive into the impending UK B14 sailing season for 2025. The anticipation soars as high as the grandiose sails.
21-02-2025
In a show of riveting competition and adventure, round two and three of the 7th Portugal Grand Prix Sailing unfurled at Vilamoura, creating quite the spectacle.
21-02-2025
The Hellenic Match Racing Tour 2025, held in Piraeus, Greece, entered an exciting new chapter, exceeding expectations and elevating the standard of match racing worldwide.
21-02-2025
The World Match Racing Tour (WMRT) heralds its 25th championship season, featuring an impressive lineup of 16 events across 10 countries.
21-02-2025
The energy is palpable at Bellerive Yacht Club as 15 of Australia's best SB20 sailing teams meet for the 2025 SB20 Australian Championship.
21-02-2025
RORC Caribbean 600 is a tantalising dichotomy for navigators, equating to both a dream and a nightmare.
21-02-2025
As 2025 draws near, sailing fans eagerly await the annual Shustoke Gauntlet, entrenched in the spirit of camaraderie and exhilarating maritime competition.
21-02-2025
Day 3 of the RORC Nelson's Cup Series was a sensational display of seafaring prowess, with intense competition and thrilling rivalries lighting up the water.
21-02-2025
San Diego Yacht Club has claimed the crown at the 2025 Women's Winter Invitational Regatta, showcasing unparalleled nautical prowess.
21-02-2025
The first day of the Contender World Championships 2024 kicked off with thrilling flair at Pensacola Yacht Club.
20-02-2025
The 2025 Etchells Biscayne Bay Winter Series culminated in an exhilarating showdown, highlighting the depth of talent and competitiveness within the fleet.
20-02-2025
The recent British Keelboat League at Rutland Sailing Club made waves with fiercely contested matches drawing 11 formidable teams.
20-02-2025
The Royal Ocean Racing Club's (RORC) Caribbean 600 is returning for its sixteenth year, with sponsors, partners, and maritime enthusiasts ready for yet another vibrant spectacle in Antigua.
20-02-2025
Team Malizia ushers in an eventful six months, as they welcome sailing sensation Cole Brauer as their co-skipper, poised to conquer an action-packed offshore racing calendar.
20-02-2025
As the racing season draws near, boat enthusiasts can now prepare their vessels for matchless performance with Hyde Sails.
20-02-2025
Experience the thrill of the Spicare Omaezaki Japan Cup's second day, filled with nail-biting showdowns, miraculous comebacks, and the blowout of a promising rookie.
20-02-2025
The summer of 2025 is set for a riveting display of opulence and competition as the 29th Superyacht Palma Cup sets sail with a fresh location.
19-02-2025
The year 2025 is shaping up to be a sterling year for the UK Finn fleet, following an outstanding 2024 run.
29-01-2025
The stage is set for the world's most southerly superyacht regatta, the 2025 New Zealand Millennium Cup. Yachting veterans and new entrants together promise an adventure of epic proportions.
29-01-2025
Balboa Yacht Club, the prestigious and globally-renowned institution, has commenced acceptance of Requests for Invitation (RFI) for the 58th Governor's Cup.
29-01-2025
Boris Herrmann and Sam Davies are braving the final miles of the Vendée Globe, an epic test of sailing prowess.
29-01-2025
Celebrating a sporting spectacle with a flood of nostalgia, 18 Footer Racing rings in its 90th year on the captivating waves of Sydney Harbour.
29-01-2025
The RS400 Class Association, collaborating with the Royal North of Ireland Yacht Club, announces the highly-anticipated 2025 RS400 Eurocup and UK & Irish National Championships.
28-01-2025
In the world-renowned Vendée Globe sailing marathon, skippers battle through tough seas and fierce winds, on their thrilling race towards Les Sables d'Olonne.
28-01-2025
Italian star sailor, Giancarlo Pedote, ventures towards the end of the Vendée Globe solo yacht race, with less than 1,500 miles to the finish line.
28-01-2025
Young sailors are set to compete in the revolutionary new Junior Foiling Cup at McCrae Yacht Club, opening doors for an adrenaline-filled sailing experience.
28-01-2025
Nine daring sailors stare down a squall for the thrill of the high-stakes Dart 15 Winter Time Trials at Rutland Sailing Club.
28-01-2025
The Cruising Yacht Club of Australia (CYCA) emerged victorious in the 2025 Helly Hansen International regatta, winning the prestigious Joy Ride Perpetual Trophy for the second consecutive time.
28-01-2025
Lanzarote's Marina Rubicón Set to Blaze a Trail with First iQFOiL Games of the LA 2028 Olympic Cycle
The inaugural iQFOiL International Games of the Los Angeles 2028 Olympic cycle are poised to make breakers at Marina Rubicón, Lanzarote.
27-01-2025
Windsurfing leaps ahead of the curve, showcasing its fierce spirit in a riveting Indoor Tow-In World Series held at boot Düsseldorf 2025.
27-01-2025
Andrew 'Dolly' Divola, a living legend in the Australian Sailing Community, made waves at the 2025 Vaikobi Australian Windsurfer Class Nationals, undeterred by health struggles, and with pure aquatic finesse.
27-01-2025
The highly anticipated conclusion of the 2025 Vaikobi Windsurfer Class Australian National Championships brought excitement and riveting competition.
27-01-2025
The 2025 County Cooler, hosted at Notts County Sailing Club, proves resilient in the face of a vicious storm, providing spectators with a thrilling sailboat race
27-01-2025
The prestigious 2025 New Zealand Flying 15 National Championship held at the Bay of Islands introduces new winners, after an adrenaline-packed sailing week.
27-01-2025
The famed Festival of Sails 2025 in Geelong, Australia, concluded in a spectacular display of seafaring prowess, crowning nearly twenty division champions.
27-01-2025
In a twist of fate, stormy seas force the latest Vendée Globe finishers, Benjamin Dutreux and Clarisse Crémer, away from the exalted finish at Les Sables d'Olonne.
27-01-2025
Showcasing remarkable prowess, determination, and resilience, Clarisse Crémer places 11th at the prestigious Vendée Globe 2024.
27-01-2025
Unfolding a perfect spectacle, Bacardi Winter Series Event 2 showcased three days of extraordinary sailing on Biscayne Bay.
27-01-2025
Emerging technology is transforming the world of sailing. The buzz? Online tracking at the Euromarina Optimist Torrevieja Children's Sailing Regatta.
15-01-2025
Yoann Richomme, a strategic maestro and audacious sailor, makes a phenomenal debut in the testing Vendée Globe race, sailing to a laudable second place finish.
15-01-2025
Adventurous sailors of all ages assemble at the Sandringham Yacht Club, setting sail in their sophisticated J/70s for an electrifying practice day for the 2025 Australian Championship.
15-01-2025
Sailing magnate Nico Lunven brings his boat Holcim-PRB back to the Northern Hemisphere during the intense Vendée Globe competition.
14-01-2025
Jono and Freddie Pank clinch victory in the iconic GJW Direct 49th Bloody Mary, outmanoeuvring faster boats and showcasing their savvy light-airs skills.
14-01-2025
Winning is a habit for the Magpie skippered by Graeme Taylor, which recently defended their title at the 2025 Etchells World Championship.
14-01-2025
German sailor Boris Herrmann has reached a significant milestone in the Vendée Globe race, crossing back over the equator and entering the Northern Hemisphere.
14-01-2025
Pulsating Rivalry and Breathtaking Speeds Ignite the 11th Royal Ocean Racing Club Transatlantic Race
The 2025 Royal Ocean Racing Club's Transatlantic Race builds intensity, marked by exhilarating speeds, neck-and-neck rivalry and atmospheric conditions dictating a strategic game.
14-01-2025
In an enticing prelude to the SB20 World Championships, sailor John Pollard steals the spotlight in Singapore, challenging the world's best with aplomb.
14-01-2025
In a breathtaking demonstration of seamanship, Charlie Dalin claimed a resounding victory in the coveted Vendée Globe, leaving fans and competitors awestruck.
14-01-2025
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