Sailing News

Spirit of Lorina wins 2024-25 IMA Mediterranean Maxi Offshore Challenge

For a second occasion, Jean-Pierre Barjon’s Spirit of Lorina has won the IMA Mediterranean Maxi Offshore Challenge (MMOC)

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OK Dinghy Worlds hits Lake Garda with 212 competitors from 15 countries

The 2025 OK Dinghy World Championship began on Lake Garda on Monday with two races for the 212 OK Dinghies from 15 countries.

La Solitaire du Figaro Paprec Leg 2 finally able to head out to sea and face the elements

After a 30-hour delay, the 34 sailors competing in La Solitaire du Figaro Paprec 2025 were finally able to head out to sea and face the elements.

IRC Rating Rule the gold standard for offshore competition unites Admiral’s Cup 2027 and Sardinia Cup 2026

IRC Rating Rule the gold standard for offshore competition unites Admiral’s Cup 2027 and Sardinia Cup 2026

Biotherm win final leg to seal dominant overall victory in The Ocean Race Europe 2025

Paul Meilhat’s French-flagged IMOCA Biotherm has won the fifth and final stage of The Ocean Race Europe

2025 iQFOiL U23 World Championships decided with new Medal Series format

This year’s iQFOiL U23 World Championship was decided with new Medal Series format intended for use in the Los Angeles 2028 Games.

2025 Star World Championship – Cayard and Kleen are Gold Star Winners

Paul Cayard (USA) and Frithjof Kleen (GER) crowned 2025 Star World Champions, sealing the title on the very last race of the championship

World Sailing Rankings update after 8 September 2025

Britain now has three No.1 ranked competitors: John Gimson and Anna Burnet in Nacra 17, Michael Beckett in ILCA7 and Lily Young in Formula Kite

France Sail Grand Prix – Day 2 cancelled due to Thunderstorm activity

Due to incoming thunderstorms, racing on day two of the ROCKWOOL France Sail Grand Prix | Saint-Tropez has been cancelled.

U23 World Championships – Qualifiers set for Saturday Medal Series showdown

After five days of competition at the 2025 U23 World Championships in Portimão, Saturday will see the final Medal Series racing.

2025 Star World Championship – Cayard and Kleen take lead into final day

Paul Cayard and Frithjof Kleen USA continued their climb to the top of the leaderboard, a 9th being sufficient to give them a four point lead

France Sail Grand Prix – Emirates GBR top leaderboard on day 1 in Saint-Tropez

Emirates GBR Driver Dylan Fletcher took the British team to the top of the leaderboard on day 1 of the ROCKWOOL France Sail Grand Prix at Saint-Tropez.