Charlotte Borghesi’s all-female team made waves in the sailing world with an outright victory at the prestigious 2025 Wicked SB20 Middle East & UAE Championships. The event, which hosted a fleet of 25 one-design SB20 sportsboats, played out from the Dubai Offshore Sailing Club (DOSC) across three days that tested skillsets and adaptability in varying wind conditions.
Borghesi was joined by fellow sailing prodigies, including two-time Italian 470 Olympic representative Federica Salvà, Swedish 470 Olympic bronze medallist from Paris 2024, Lovisa Karlsson, and British Olympic gold medallist from Beijing 2008, Pippa Kenton-Page. This powerhouse line-up certainly helped the team’s chances. But it wasn’t just about the impressive crew. The skipper’s strategic prowess and decisive moves significantly contributed to the decisive victory.
03-12-2025
The 2025 Hamble Winter Series, a sailing event that boosted our spirits, has concluded. This year blessed us with clarity, not only in the skies but also in predicting the weather, which turned out to be spot on. The chilly yet sunny day concluded with the bustling energy of excited racers and a subtly breathing, 9-11 knots, westerly. The Vice Commodore, James Lutley, and accompanying team, spearheaded this event, setting up courses which promised fun, twists, turns, and a fair challenge. From inciting initial highs to enduring extended periods of uncertainty as the breeze dropped, the event was, beautifully punctuated with the competitors’ focus and determination-
02-12-2025
Veteran sailor Ross Hubbard gears up to fulfill his childhood dream through the Global Solo Challenge 2027-2028.
30-11-2025
An unstable breeze on the penultimate day of the iQFOiL Senior European Championship in Sferracavallo threw the competition into suspense.
28-11-2025
Tom Slingsby & the Australian BONDS Flying Roos Team prepare to battle it out at the SailGP Grand Final, ready to face down any competitor who sails their way.
28-11-2025
As the NSW 12ft skiff fleet masters their watercraft for the impending State Championships, excitement rides the waves across Sydney Harbour.
27-11-2025
The BUSA London Six Pack 2025 Regatta saw the top teams jostle for dominance, with 'Solent Fuzz' emerging as champions at the Welsh Harp Sailing Club.
25-11-2025
The Port Phillip Women's Championship Series 2025-2026 is setting sail to create opportunities for aspiring female keelboat sailors, fostering unity and competitive spirit in equal measure.
24-11-2025
The 80th edition of the Rolex Sydney Hobart Yacht Race celebrates a legacy of courage, endurance, and remarkable human achievement.
22-11-2025
The J/70 Turkish Championship and the Tenzor International Cup have officially begun amid an atmosphere of electric anticipation and competitive spirit in Turgutreis, Turkey.
21-11-2025
In a show of grit and determination, Aina Bauza and Axelle Pillain showcased their skill in sailing by finishing 20th in the 17th Transat Café L'or Class 40 race.
20-11-2025
Announcing the 2025 29er Awards and Thrills of the M32 World Championship 2025 Set to Begin in Miami
The 29er Class announces the 2025 29er Awards to recognize sporting excellence and community spirit, while the M32 World Championship 2025 is ready to launch in Miami.
18-11-2025
A riveting show of aquatic skill and strategy played out at the KZN Flying 15 Regionals at Henley Midmar Yacht Club in South Africa, as the newbies clinched the top spot.
17-11-2025
Grabbing a moment to absorb and appreciate the achievement, the second-place finish at the Transat Café L'OR brings introspection and joy.
15-11-2025
FORT-DE-FRANCE, MARTINIQUE — After nearly two weeks of relentless ocean racing, Jérémie Beyou and Morgan Lagravière aboard Charal have claimed a resounding victory in the 17th edition of the Transat Café L’OR, sealing their dominance in the IMOCA Class with a performance that will be remembered for years to come
12-11-2025
The Grafham Catamaran Open witnessed Gareth Ede sailing into glory, marking an unrivaled winning streak in the Jon Montgomery Travellers Trophy series.
05-11-2025
Francesca Clapcich and Will Harris, participating in the Transat Café L'OR race, have used their race boat to deploy a weather buoy for oceanographic research.
03-11-2025
For the seventeenth time, the much-acclaimed Seldén Sailjuice Winter Series takes to UK waters, securing its spot on every water-pressed contender's calendar.
03-11-2025
The Dragon TT Series, a global phenomenon in radio yacht racing concludes its final match at the historic Gosport Model Boat and Yacht Club.
29-10-2025
The 2025 French Flying 15 National Championship takes to the scenic Moisson Lavacourt Lake, where 13 elite crews lock horns in this captivating contest.
28-10-2025
The competition heaved up at the Huntingdon Radio Yacht Club, with a nail-biting finish at the 3rd round of the DF95 Eastern District Champion Skipper Series.
27-10-2025
Three Trimarans Toppled: Wild Seas Capsize Trio of Ocean Fifty Entrants in Transat Café L'or Regatta
Adventurous sailing took a harrowing turn in the recent Transat Café L'or as three Ocean Fifty trimarans capsized in challenging weather conditions.
26-10-2025
Rising tides in the 2025 Bermuda Gold Cup as defending champion Johnie Berntsson shows his mettle, battling out a sparklingly flawless second day.
23-10-2025
The International Moth Winter Championship 2025, held at Rutland Sailing Club, proved to be a thrilling two-day sailing spectacle, showcasing both fierce competition and innovatively designed vessels.
22-10-2025
Rooster ILCA 6 National Open event culminated an action-packed two-day sailing spectacle at Weymouth & Portland National Sailing Academy, attracting international participants.
21-10-2025
The 46th iteration of the prestigious Rolex Middle Sea Race kick-started amid much fanfare, boasting an expansive and diverse fleet of 117 entries from 31 nations.
18-10-2025
Experience the thrill of ocean racing as we take you through the oaths of the Sydney to Auckland ocean race, followed by a peek into the upcoming Rolex Sydney-Hobart Yacht Race.
18-10-2025
In the autumnal chills of the East Kent Radio Sailing Club, the third week of the DF95 Autumn Series unfolded with much excitement.
17-10-2025
The Cape 31 European Championship 2025 commences with a perfect blend of anticipation, team spirit, and a stellar performance from team Shotgunn.
16-10-2025
Commodore Sam Haynes, the defending champion at the Rolex Sydney Hobart Yacht Race, is eyeing a historian three-peat at the iconic race's 80th edition.
16-10-2025
Action-packed and dramatic, the Hamble Winter Series 2025 sailed into its second week, challenging crews with lacklustre winds and spring tides, and ultimately drawing victories from the jaws of defeat.
15-10-2025
Thrilling races, unexpected weather changes, and fierce competition - the UK Nacra 15 National Championship 2025 had it all. Let's revisit the exhilarating event.
15-10-2025
Thirteen notable events across one gripping season, the ILCA Northern Series 2025, sponsored by PerformanceSailcraft.com, showcased incredible single-handed racing talent.
13-10-2025
CÁDIZ, SPAIN — In a masterclass of precision, patience, and pure nerve, Emirates Great Britain SailGP Team stormed to victory in the Rolex SailGP Championship 2025 stop on Cádiz Bay, extending their lead at the top of the season standings and tightening their grip on the Grand Final berth.
10-10-2025
The Boka Bay Coastal Race, sailed against the dramatic backdrop of Montenegro’s mountains and calm turquoise waters, was the perfect finale to this summer’s edition of The Ocean Race Europe 2025. It had everything: close-quarters duels, tactical brilliance, and one last show of dominance from Paul Meilhat’s Biotherm, who sealed overall victory with yet another flawless performance.
08-10-2025
At the enthralling Offshore Double Handed World Championships 2025 finale, France emerges victorious, showcasing the allure of offshore sailing.
05-10-2025
Echo of Sails and Roar of Waves: A Close Look at the 2025 Hobie 16 Open North American Championships
A riveting account of the 2025 Hobie 16 Open North American Championships, a thrilling competition under varying wind conditions and surging waves.
03-10-2025
The 2025 JOG Season ended on a thrilling note at the Henri-Lloyd Cowes-Lymington weekend, challenging crews with shifting winds and testing tidal conditions.
02-10-2025
The Welstead September Open - Blue Fleet held not in the choppy waves but in a serene yet unpredictable breeze, captured the hearts and minds of the sailing world.
02-10-2025
Paul Meilhat’s French-flagged IMOCA Biotherm has crowned a masterclass campaign with victory in the fifth and final leg of The Ocean Race Europe 2025, securing an emphatic overall championship win in the five-week, 4,500-nautical-mile sprint around Europe.
22-09-2025
The Ocean Race Europe 2025 fleet four days into the gruelling fifth leg, a 1,600-mile Mediterranean marathon from Genova, Italy to Boka Bay, Montenegro — and the battle at the front is as intense as ever.
20-09-2025
Biotherm, a French-flagged IMOCA, has skilfully sailed to victory in the final leg of The Ocean Race Europe 2025, securing their overall dominance.
15-09-2025
The thrilling 2025 Offshore Double Handed World Championships sees 22 teams from six continents push their boundaries, set to unravel between September 22nd and October 1st.
14-09-2025
In an exhilarating sailing spectacle, the inaugural Hobie Wave Grand Prix was recently staged at the Vincentia Sailing Club.
12-09-2025
The first leg of the historic and prestigious La Solitaire du Figaro Paprec regatta offers plenty of excitement and demanding sailing maneuvers.
10-09-2025
Day 2 of the 2025 Star World Championship in Split, Croatia unraveled a canvas of tactical acumen, courage, and relentless triumph on the unpredictable Adriatic waters.
09-09-2025
The Vaikobi 18ft Skiff Team, helmed by luminary Kirk Mitchell, is gearing up to make waves in the upcoming 2025-26 Australian 18 Footers League's season.
07-09-2025
From big winds to daunting challenges; the story of Streaker Northern Championship 2025 shines a light on sailing's authentic spirit.
04-09-2025
The 14th edition of the Clipper Round the World Yacht Race commences, signaling the start of an exhilarating 11-month-long maritime challenge.
04-09-2025
The 2025 J/24 World Championship in Plymouth is a gathering of 250 sailors from across the globe, keenly eying the crown. Who are the possible victors to watch?
03-09-2025
Charting the thrilling chronicle of the XR 41, a ship that sailed from the drawing board to the gleaming podium of the World Championship.
02-09-2025
Cascais, Portugal, is proving to be a sailor's utopia as it hosts the iconic 2025 Finn Gold Cup, offering exceptional conditions and thrilling race days.
02-09-2025
Last weekend, the storied waters off the Isle of Wight roared to life as the GoGPS Cowes International Powerboat Festival delivered another adrenaline-fuelled weekend of offshore excitement. Against a backdrop of choppy seas, fierce competition, and crowds lining the coast, seven boats battled across the Cowes–Torquay–Cowes course, delivering drama in every wave. When the smoke cleared, Good Boy Vodka emerged victorious—marking a stunning breakthrough in this legendary event.
30-08-2025
The penultimate day of the ILCA Senior European Championships & Open European Trophy threw everything it had at the sailors – from fickle zephyrs in the morning to punishing breeze and swell by the afternoon.
29-08-2025
The 2025 ILCA Senior European Championships & Open European Trophy closed in Marstrand after six days of shifting breezes, rising swells, and fierce racing. When the spray settled, Europe’s best had been crowned in the ILCA 7, ILCA 6 Women, and ILCA 6 Men fleets. This year’s results didn’t just decide medals – they carved fresh names into the ILCA Hall of Fame and rewrote the historical record.
26-08-2025
The eagerly awaited 2025 Melbourne to Hobart Yacht Race presents a call for entries and a new premium partner, On Track Meals.
26-08-2025
Two days into Leg 2 of The Ocean Race Europe, and the Bay of Biscay is dishing out exactly what everyone feared — flat seas, fickle breeze, and a fleet so tight you can throw a net over the top five. With Cape Finisterre closing fast, the sailors are staring down a long, sleepless night where one bad sail trim could cost everything.
25-08-2025
The yachting world welcomes the exhilarating start of Poole and Burnham weeks, with splendid weather conditions and a hefty mix of anticipation, competition and camaraderie.
25-08-2025
It’s that time of year again—Sunday dawned on Cowes with a roar of engines, a flash of sun on horsepower, and a hum that made even Cowes Castle wake from slumber. The legendary Cowes–Torquay–Cowes powerboat race, the world’s longest continuous offshore powerboat contest, thundered back onto the water as part of the Cowes Powerboat Festival, organised by the British Powerboat Racing Club (BPRC). For weeks, the bay has smelled of fuel and anticipation. Today, it finally delivered.
24-08-2025
The 2025 Snipe North American Championship in San Diego welcomed spectacular conditions for sailing, as evident in the riveting photo gallery by Bob Betancourt.
24-08-2025