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Brass Monkey 2025 – Victory for McGovern and Holman in a Merlin Rocket

Overall winners of the Brass Monkey at the Yorkshire Dales SC, at the Seldén Sailjuice Winter Series, were Jonny McGovern and Arran Holman in a Merlin Rocket

Jules Verne Trophy – Sodebo 3 of Skipper Thomas Coville passes Cape Good Hope

The Ultim Trimaran Sodebo 3, of Skipper Thomas Coville and his team, continue at record pace past Cape Good Hope on the Jules Verne Trophy world circuit,

Rolex Sydney Hobart – Master Lock Comanche takes early lead as fleet clears Sydney

A fleet of 128 yachts started the 80th Rolex Sydney Hobart in a strong southerly breeze, with a heavy sea state as the fleet entered open water.

Rolex Sydney Hobart – Record looking out of reach this year

The Rolex Sydney Hobart is one of the world’s toughest ocean races. The 628 nautical mile challenge starts on Boxing Day each year at 1pm AUS time

America’s Cup designers tackle the cut and shut AC75

As we enter 2026  a key decision for the sailing team designers to decide how the latest AC75 Class Rule modifications can be incorporated within the existing yachts

Palamos Christmas Race – Victory for Britain’s Toby Wagget

Palamos Christmas Race – Britain’s Toby Wagget snatched victory in the final race of the ILCA 6 from Spain’s Ricard Garriga

America’s Cup – Five teams to contest the Louis Vuitton 38th America’s Cup in Naples

Five America’s Cup teams – Emirates Team New Zealand, Athena Racing, Luna Rossa, Tudor Team Alinghi and K-Challenge – have entered America’s Cup AC38

Christmas Cracker time at Hayling Island SC

Hayling Island SC ran their Christmas Cracker Open event over the weekend . . . Winners were Tom Morris and Guy Filmore in an RS8oo,

Palamós Christmas Race – Wind finally arrives for day 3

On the third day of the Palamós Christmas Race racing was finally able to take place for the 420, 29er, ILCA 4, ILCA 6 and Europe classes

2025-26 NSW 18ft skiff Championship – Victory for Yandoo team

The Yandoo team of Tom Needham, Fang Warren and Lewis Brake won the 2025-26 NSW 18ft skiff Championship on Sydney Harbour

Jules Verne Trophy – Thomas Coville claims outright West-Equatorian record in Ultim Trimaran Sodebo 3

The Ultim Trimaran Sodebo 3, of Skipper Thomas Coville and his team, are setting a record pace on the Jules Verne Trophy world circuit.

Youth Sailing Worlds – Gold and Silver for British Youth

Two gold and a silver for British competitors at Youth Sailing World Championships 2025 in Vilamoura, Portugal