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Last week, Malcesine hosted the first-ever Foiling Sport Congress — a by-invitation event organised to foster an in-depth discussion on the current state and future developments of foiling across all disciplines.

Sailing News / Sail-World.com / July 8

Readying for SeaLink Magnetic Island Race Week

Whether you are sailing the largest boats in the fleet, such as 60 footers Awen and Samurai, or the smallest, like Guilty Pleasures X and Peow Peow, at 6.50 metres each, all competitors will have equal amount of racing and fun.

Sailing News / Sail-World.com / July 8

2025 Swallow Nationals at Bembridge

It was great to be able to welcome eighteen Swallows from Itchenor to Bembridge over the weekend for their 2025 National Championship. In fact there were a couple more entries but two boats remained at Itchenor because of the strong wind forecast.

Sailing News / Sail-World.com / July 8

Vintage and Classic I14s at Blakeney

Blakeney Sailing Club welcomed five Classic and two Vintage dinghies for the annual open. Such is the reputation of this prestigious event that it attracted competitors from Cornwall, Hertfordshire, Cambridgeshire, Derbyshire, Nottingham and Norfolk.

Sailing News / Sail-World.com / July 8

OK Dinghy Europeans at Warnemünde day 2

Britain's Charlie Cumbley holds a two-point lead at the half-way stage of the 2025 OK Dinghy European Championship in Warnemünde, Germany, after two more races were held on Monday.

Sailing News / Sail-World.com / July 8

Gran Canaria Gloria Windsurf World Cup Day 3

After the men had taken centre stage for the opening two days of the 2025 Gran Canaria Gloria Windsurf World Cup, today was the day for the best female wave sailors in the world to showcase their skills on the global stage.

Sailing News / Sail-World.com / July 7

Transpac Onboard Episode 4

All Transpac 2025 competitors are now at sea and actively racing to Hawaii. We take a look at the Pasha Live Race Tracker and talk about the significant wind hole confronting a contingent of competitors.

Sailing News / Scuttlebutt Sailing News / July 7

SailGP: The perfect starting strategy

Phil Robertson, who drove the SailGP teams for China, Spain, and Canada in Season 1, 2, 3, and 4, offers insight into executing a perfect starting strategy and reveals his secrets behind nailing the perfect start: The start is the most important part of the race – and it will make or break your performance.

Sailing News / Scuttlebutt Sailing News / July 7

America One Racing Performance Report

America One Racing, as the largest private financial supporter of elite USA sailors, pivoted in 2023 to a hands-on organization with coaches and training plans.

Sailing News / Scuttlebutt Sailing News / July 7

Teammates and competitors join forces

Twenty teams have been confirmed for the inaugural International Women’s Championship to be held September 15-19, 2026. Host New York Yacht Club is doing

Sailing News / Sail-World.com / July 7

Stops & re-starts in first two legs of AEGEAN 600

After a beautiful breezy start yesterday, but a tough first night and early morning spent fighting zephyrs getting through the Cyclades, at the end of today's daylight the AEGEAN 600 fleet is back on the move.

Sailing News / Sail-World.com / July 7

Helsinki Welcomes Top Double-Handed Teams

The countdown is over - the 2025 Garmin ORC Double-Handed Europeans has officially begun in Helsinki. Organised by the Offshore Racing Congress (ORC) in collaboration with Helsingfors Segelklubb (HSK) and the Finnish Offshore Sailing Association.

Sailing News / Sail-World.com / July 7

British Classic Week Day 1

Day one at British Classic Week in Cowes saw fast-paced racing around the cans sponsored by Spirit Yachts for over 50 classic and modern classic yachts.

Sailing News / Sail-World.com / July 7

International Moth Worlds Opening Ceremony

After weeks of preparation and an intense lead-up, the 2025 Moth World Championship is ready to get under way. Official racing begins tomorrow, 8 July, on the waters of Lake Garda, with the event hosted by Fraglia Vela Malcesine.

Sailing News / Sail-World.com / July 7

Dell Quay Centenary Solo Open

The clouds cleared and the sun shone for Dell Quay's breezy Centenary National Solo Open on 28 June 2025. As the 25 boat fleet crossed the start line a curious seal took in the stunning sight from the windward mark.

Sailing News / Sail-World.com / July 7

iQFOiL Worlds a Aarhus day 2

Day 2 of the iQFOiL World Championship in Aarhus tested the patience of sailors, coaches, and the Race Committee alike, as the wind refused to settle across the bay.

Sailing News / Sail-World.com / July 7

Topper Irish Nationals at Lough Erne

Sailors from Northern Ireland were in fantastic form as the Topper Irish National Championship came to Lough Erne Yacht Club in Fermanagh between the 4th and 6th of July.

Sailing News / Sail-World.com / July 7

Curlew Cup at Bembridge

After the arrival of 19 Swallows coming to Bembridge for their National Championships there were only three Redwings wanting to race on Friday evening; two One-Design helms came but felt there was too much wind.

Sailing News / Sail-World.com / July 7

Foiling Frenzy at Fraglia Vela Malcesine

The Moth Worlds at Lake Garda are something else! Regardless of where sailors are in their careers, or the reputation they have, everyone wants to be there and have a tilt at the title.

Sailing News / Sail-World.com / July 7

National 12 Vintage Championship at Notts County

Four vintage Twelves arrived at Notts County on Saturday morning to be greeted by a warm and gusty breeze. The championship was run in conjunction with the club's regatta with a separate start for the 12's.

Sailing News / Sail-World.com / July 7

British clubs get set for Champions League final

Keelboat teams representing three British clubs will be taking on Europe's finest in the 2025 SAILING Champions League final in Germany.

Sailing News / Sail-World.com / July 7

Thames Valley Challenge at Maidenhead

Young sailors from across the Thames Valley region converged for an exciting day of dinghy racing at the Thames Valley Challenge. This highly anticipated 2-boat team racing event was designed to introduce youth and junior sailors to the discipline.

Sailing News / Sail-World.com / July 7

Mirpuri Foundation Sailing Trophy 2025 overall

The 6th edition of the Mirpuri Foundation Sailing Trophy came to a close this Sunday after a weekend marked by strong winds, demanding seas, and top-level racing in Cascais.