49er FX Euro Cup 2025 at Weymouth & Portland Sailing Academy
by Noah Fitzgerald 14 May 11:17 BST 10-11 May 2025 Skiff racing returns to Portland Harbour with tight battles and growing fleet numbers and energy The 2025 49er FX Skiff Euro Cup took place at the Weymouth and Portland National Sailing Academy (WPNSA) over the weekend of 10-11 May, bringing together a mix of experienced […]
2026 Junior World Championships Set for Medemblik, Netherlands
The International 49er and Nacra 17 Class Association, in collaboration with the Royal Yacht Club Hollandia in conjunction with the Dutch High Performance Sailing Class, proudly announces that the 2026 Junior World Championships for the 49er, 49erFX, and Nacra 17 classes will take place in Medemblik, Netherlands, from July 19 to 26th, 2026. Why Medemblik? […]
USA and Belgium Shine in Skiffs at French Olympic Week
The final day of the 56th French Olympic Week in Hyères delivered action-packed Medal Races for the skiff and foiling catamaran fleets, under a steady 10–12 knot easterly and lively waves. After a week that tested sailors across every weather condition — including a fierce Mistral — it was the USA, Belgium, and Great Britain […]
“You only get it here” – Epic Mistral baptises the next Olympic generation in Hyères
Day 3 “This was my first time in the Mistral, I like strong winds, but…it got crazy!” – Roos Wind “It was epic, just survival conditions – and the Ilca 6 are still out there!” – Nicholas Halliday “You know it’s gonna hurt like a m0£%@$*%£@!#, but you’ve just got to send it.” – Anna […]
Online Alert: Hyères Demands Patience Before the Mistral with Sunset Finish
The action all came in a flurry at the end of one of those days on the Med that are good for sunbathing but bad for racing. The Nacra 17s finished their third race just before the sun went down. With the most racing of the day, the shape of the 470, FX and Nacra 17 fleets began to look a little clearer, but […]
“Best day ever” as French Olympic Week sets sail in Hyères
Day 1 729 competitors 56 nations All 10 fleets on the water – 31 races Next Olympic generation shining The 56th edition of French Olympic Week (Semaine Olympique Française de Hyères – Toulon Provence Méditerranée) began in classic Côte d’Azur conditions as 729 competitors from 56 nations started six days of racing. All ten fleets […]
Trofeo Princesa Sofia 2025 Wraps Up in Palma
The 54th edition of the Trofeo Princesa Sofia wrapped up on April 5th in Palma de Mallorca after a week of challenging and varied racing conditions. Sailors faced everything from strong winds and big waves to light airs and flat water, giving the fleet a real test across the board at Club Nàutic Arenal. This […]
It does not get better than this, sparkling spring sea breeze for Sofía day 2
After a brisk, breezy start to the 54 Trofeo Princesa Sofía Mallorca by FERGUS Hotels on Monday which gave the Olympic sailing classes a test from the first start guns of the showcase Mallorcan regatta, today the athletes were afforded a couple of hours to regroup and find their marks before the renowned Bay of Palma sea breeze […]
Exciting Battles Await at the 54th Trofeo Princesa Sofia Mallorca by FERGUS Hotels
The highly anticipated 54th Trofeo Princesa Sofia Mallorca by FERGUS Hotels is set to begin, bringing together rising stars, fresh team formations, and seasoned veterans in one of the most awaited post-Olympic sailing competitions. Running from March 31st to April 5th, this historic edition sees nearly 850 boats competing—an impressive increase from the 779 that […]
A great dress rehearsal on the Bay of Palma
The Mallorca Sailing Center Regatta turned the Bay of Palma into an Olympic sailing arena stadium over this past weekend during which the champions of the Spanish Cup in ILCA 6, 49er and 49er FX classes were decided. The 2025 edition of the Mallorca Sailing Center Regatta concluded after three days of varied conditions […]