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Alexis Loison and Jean-Pierre Kelbert are undoubtedly the right hands. Kelbert is the founder of the builder, and knows all the intricacies of Léon. Most significantly, Loison has previously won the Rolex Fastnet Race, in 2013.

Sailing News / Sail-World.com / August 1

Last hurrah for centennial Rolex Fastnet Race

A highly successful centenary Rolex Fastnet Race is into its last moments and with this the northwest wind off Cherbourg's Cotentin peninsula has today been blowing a sturdy 20+ knots, for the first time since last Saturday's start in Cowes.

Sailing News / Sail-World.com / August 1

RS400 Eurocup runners and riders

Boats are beginning to arrive at the Royal North of Ireland Yacht Club (RNIYC) for the highly anticipated Mercedes-Benz Belfast RS400 Eurocup and UK/Irish National Championships.

Sailing News / Sail-World.com / August 1

Welcome back to the top table!

It's been a superb start to the 2025 Championship Season for P&B, with their sails winning events up and down the country, as well as further afield.

Sailing News / Sail-World.com / August 1

2nd GCCM Gold Coast Mackay Yacht Race kicks off

Against the dramatic beachfront skyline of Surfer's Paradise, a fleet of 27 yachts competing in the 2nd GCCM Gold Coast to Mackay Yacht Race got off to a spectacular start.

Sailing News / Scuttlebutt Sailing News / August 1

Sailing Calendar: August 2025

Photographer Cory Silken provides us with a computer monitor calendar for August 2025. Click here to open the image, then put your cursor over it, right click to open the drop down menu and indicate you want to ‘Set as Desktop Background’.

Sailing News / Sail-World.com / August 1

Sailing to make Commonwealth Youth Games debut

Sailing will be part of the sport programme for the eighth edition of the Commonwealth Youth Games to be held in Malta, marking the first time that sailing has been included in the event.

Sailing News / Sail-World.com / August 1

Class 40 Skippers Committed to the Planet

Thibaut Lefévère and Maxime Bourcier have created a project that is much more than an offshore race project. 100% Réunionese has a strong message: to use sailing as a means of raising awareness of ecology and of the region's influence.

Sailing News / Sail-World.com / August 1

A Life at Sea, a Voice in Design

In his new role as ambassador, Sam Goodchild will collaborate closely with Henri-Lloyd's product development team, helping to shape the future of performance sailing apparel.

Sailing News / Sail-World.com / August 1

A VIP experience awaits with Ancasta at Cannes

The 2025 Cannes Yachting Festival is set to deliver an unforgettable experience for boating enthusiasts, reaffirming its status as Europe's premier in-water boat show.

Sailing News / Sail-World.com / August 1

P&B Cadet UK Nationals at Brixham overall

The final day of the UK nationals started with a number of very tired helms and crews. This was for two reasons. Firstly, Brixham Yacht Club had hosted an excellent BBQ for everyone the previous evening.

Sailing News / Sail-World.com / August 1

Apocalyptic conditions at Lymington

Royal Lymington Yacht Club ran racing on Thursday night, and the skies were very dark, as you can see in these images taken by Jason Ludlow.

Sailing News / Sail-World.com / August 1

Blakeney Regatta

The annual Blakeney Regatta was held over the weekend 26/27th July on the North Norfolk coast. This is a longstanding event with the first regatta being held in 1862.

Sailing News / Sail-World.com / August 1

Musto Celebrates Cowes Week

As competitors and sailing fans descend on Cowes, Isle of Wight, Musto returns for its ninth year as official clothing partner of Cowes Week starting this Saturday 2nd August.

Sailing News / Sail-World.com / August 1

58th Governor's Cup Match Racing Day 2

Keen observers of the 58th Governors Cup International Youth Match Racing Championship predicted that the three returning semifinalists from 2024 — defending GovCup champ and 2024 Youth Worlds champion Cole Tapper, Josh Hyde and Justin Callahan.

Sailing News / Sail-World.com / July 31

2025 iQFOiL Youth & Junior Worlds, overall

Thrilling finishes, surprise comebacks, and national pride highlight the final day of the 2025 iQFOiL Youth & Junior World Championships.

Sailing News / Sail-World.com / July 31

J/99 claims Rolex Fastnet Race's IRC Three

Five days into the centenary Rolex Fastnet Race, more than 280 of the 380 strong IRC fleet have finished, and of the remainder just 17 have retired. Two of the MOCRA multihull fleet have still to finish.

Sailing News / Sail-World.com / July 31

ORC Europeans at Copa del Rey MAPFRE day 3

Today marks the halfway point of the 43rd edition of the Copa del Rey MAPFRE, and with the pressure building in Palma, the chase for the 2025 ORC European Championship titles is heating up.

Sailing News / Scuttlebutt Sailing News / July 31

Bleeding edge of sailing technology

After completing the 2025 Rolex Fastnet Race, professional offshore sailor, Sam Goodchild, gave Yachting World an exclusive, behind-the-scenes tour of

Sailing News / Sail-World.com / July 31

Blind Sailing at Spinnaker SC

A family sailing club in the New Forest has been hosting sailing courses for the visually impaired. Spinnaker Sailing Club near Ringwood has been running a programme 'See Sailing Your Way'.

Sailing News / Scuttlebutt Sailing News / July 31

Details emerge from youth accident

The Coast Guard is conducting an investigation regarding the youth sailing program accident on July 28 in Miami, FL. Officials said the investigation could take several months to determine fault and identify any regulatory failures.

Sailing News / Scuttlebutt Sailing News / July 31

Countdown to The Ocean Race Europe

With the start of The Ocean Race Europe 2025 on August 6, final preparations are taking place for the fleet of foiling 60-foot IMOCA yachts competing on the 7-stage race from Baltic seaport Kiel, Germany to Boka Bay, Montenegro in the Adriatic Sea.

Sailing News / Scuttlebutt Sailing News / July 31

Shorthanded teams top Fastnet Race

Cherbourg-en-Cotentin (July 31, 2025) – Alexis Loison and Jean-Pierre Kelbert’s 34-foot JPK 1050 Léon has been crowned overall winner of the 2025 Rolex Fastnet Race.

Sailing News / Sail-World.com / July 31

RS Games 2026 dates announced

Every four years, RS Sailing brings its global community together for something truly special: the RS Games - a vibrant, multi-class regatta celebrating everything RS stands for.