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The port of Las Palmas came alive as over 800 sailors departed the island of Gran Canaria to participate in the 40th edition of the ARC Rally.

The Royal Hong Kong Yacht Club proudly announces the official 100-day countdown to the Rolex China Sea Race 2026, one of Asia’s most prestigious offshore sailing events.

There are now only six months remaining until the starting gun fires at the International Paint Poole Regatta and the IRC European Championship 2026.

The Lydd-based Coastguard rescue helicopter team and crew of the RNLI Newhaven lifeboat are the worthy recipients of this year’s International Ocean Safety Award for the hazardous joint operation to rescue an injured sailor stranded aboard his yacht.

The fleet were met by cold, bright, sunny conditions and glassy seas. The wind, 6-8kts W-WNW, had dropped off significantly after the strong winds of the early hours, with the only evidence being a large swell left behind.

The 2025-2026 summer sailing season is hotting up with the return of the Port Phillip Women’s Championship Series, a great opportunity for all aspiring female keelboat sailors to step up to lead roles, own your job and hone your sailing skills.

A forecast of strong winds over the weekend put paid to the planned Team Racing. In the event, it was spot on for Saturday but team racing on Sunday would have undoubtedly been possible, however setting everything up for one day was simply not practical.

This year’s Pindar Lifetime Achievement Award presented by the International Association of Cape Horners goes to Sir Robin Knox-Johnston KB CBE RD.

Bright sunshine and light winds made for a gentle start as the 145-strong fleet of yachts and multihulls ranging from 34ft to 81ft left Las Palmas de Gran Canaria, for a 2,700-mile voyage across the Atlantic. The crew aboard the 14.8m Skiathos at the start of the Atlantic Rally for Cruisers 2025. Credit: Paul Wyeth…

At the recent ILCA Annual General Meeting, Mark Lyttle was elected as the new President of the ILCA Class Association. With decades of experience he now steps into the role with enthusiasm.