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Day 4 of the Dragon World Championship by Tivoli Hotels & Resorts delivered picture-perfect "Champagne sailing" conditions, thrilling spectators and teams alike just 3 nautical miles off the coast of Vilamoura.

Sailing News / Sail-World.com / May 15

Midlands Region Solos at Barnt Green

A total of 32 entrants comprising of 16 visitors and 16 home boats were greeted by Barnt Green Solo Class Captain and PRO at the briefing who explained that the wind direction was constantly fluctuating so be vigilant for course changes.

Sailing News / Scuttlebutt Sailing News / May 15

Rosie Simpson honored by FWSA

The Florida Women’s Sailing Association on the west coast of Florida has promoted women in sailing since 1973, and one of the most significant ways they promote women in sailing is through their annual Young Woman Sailor of the Year Award.

Sailing News / Sail-World.com / May 15

44Cup Porto Cervo day 1

The RC44s once again demonstrated their versatility on day one of the 44Cup Porto Cervo. Two races were held successfully for the nimble owner-driver one designs in light conditions in which other keelboat classes would have struggled.

Sailing News / Sail-World.com / May 15

Formula Kite Europeans in Urla day 2

It was moving day on the Bay of Urla for some who chipped away at the top three while some leaders faltered and others straddled the gold fleet cut.

Sailing News / Scuttlebutt Sailing News / May 15

Favorites for 2025 Team Racing Worlds

A new format, a different type of boat, and a 10-year gap are all conspiring to tear apart any attempt to build a form guide for the 2025 Team Racing World Championship, which is set for May 28 to June 1 at the New York Yacht Club Harbour Court in Newport, RI.

Sailing News / Scuttlebutt Sailing News / May 15

Why boats sank during Bermuda Race

The Bermuda Race Organizing Committee (BROC) partnered with US Sailing and the Cruising Club of America has published a detailed investigative report that analyzes the technical and structural factors that contributed to the loss of two offshore yachts during the 2024 Newport Bermuda Race.

Sailing News / Sail-World.com / May 15

New Versatile Training Dinghy Launches in the UK

GP Watercraft is excited to announce a new partnership with FD Yachts to bring the uniquely versatile training dinghy, the FD Future, to the UK market.

Sailing News / Sail-World.com / May 15

Technical report on Gunga Din & Alliance sinkings

BROC partnered with US Sailing and the Cruising Club of America to release a detailed investigative report titled "Report on the Sinkings of the Sailing Vessels Gunga Din and Alliance During the 2024 Newport-Bermuda Race."

Sailing News / Scuttlebutt Sailing News / May 15

Be prepared for your boating adventure

The calendar has dates to remind us of stuff. In 2025, there’s been National Margarita Day (Feb. 22), National Puppy Day (Mar. 23), and Earth Day (Apr.

Sailing News / Scuttlebutt Sailing News / May 15

Deficient stability contributed to tragedy

The Marine Accident Investigation Branch (MAIB) is a UK government organization, authorized to investigate all maritime accidents in UK waters and accidents involving UK registered ships worldwide.

Sailing News / Sail-World.com / May 15

ILCA 6 Women's and ILCA 7 Men's Worlds day 4

Heavy fog returned from the south, choking off what little wind remained. At 11:17 a.m., AP over H was hoisted. The fleet was towed back to shore once again, for yet another stretch of waiting.

Sailing News / Sail-World.com / May 15

2025 YachtsandYachting.com Racing Series Round 3

Round 3 of the YachtsandYachting.com Racing Series took place over the weekend of the 3rd & 4th May, with the sailing team from The University of Cambridge dominating Round 3.

Sailing News / Sail-World.com / May 15

Corinthian Otters Explore Lion Creek

The excitement is instant, the novice adventurers wide-eyed to the tales from the old salts who have been before. It's a firm favourite among the young sailors and parents lucky enough the claim a crew spot on the support boats.

Sailing News / Sail-World.com / May 15

Lanzarote Calero Sailing Team at 44Cup Porto Cervo

The Lanzarote Calero Sailing Team officially begins its first-ever participation in Porto Cervo today, taking part in the second event of the 2025 44Cup season - one of the most demanding professional sailing circuits in the world.

Sailing News / Scuttlebutt Sailing News / May 15

America’s Cup to be held in Italy

The Government of Italy, in conjunction with Team New Zealand and the Royal New Zealand Yacht Squadron, have confirmed that Italy will be the Host Country and Naples as the Host City for the Louis Vuitton 38th America’s Cup to be held in the spring and summer of 2027.

Sailing News / Sail-World.com / May 15