Race to Sydney
Competitors in the third leg of the second edition of the GLOBE40 have set off from Saint Paul Bay on Reunion Island, bound for Sydney, Australia.
Kiwi accolades
The 2025 Barfoot & Thompson Yachting Excellence Awards were celebrated in Auckland, recognising the achievers and innovators in the New Zealand yachting community.
Famous females
The Famous Project CIC, an all-women challenge for the Jules Verne Trophy, the non-stop around the world record, departed on Saturday 29 November.
Cahalan on course
As the iconic Rolex Sydney Hobart Yacht Race prepares to celebrate its 80th edition, and sailors ready for the ‘Great Race South’, Sails sat down with Adrienne Cahalan – the most decorated female competitor in the event’s history, having completed 32 of these races so far.
Skipper showdown
At the 30-day mark before the 80th Rolex Sydney Hobart Yacht Race, the annual line-up of skippers took place at the CYCA, and the tradition of comparing competitors and conditions commenced.
Clipper to Queensland
The Clipper Race will return to Airlie Beach in January, part of Leg 4 in the 11-month, 220-day odyssey.
Top photos awarded
Italian photographer Martina Orsini has won the Pantaenius Yacht Racing Image Award 2025, and New Zealand photographer Suellen Hurling was the winner of the Public Award.
Glory for Fong
New Zealand’s Zach Fong has won the 2025 Harken International Youth Match Racing Championship, having gone head-to-head with his brother Ethan for victory.
Barranjoey to Bertrand
Australian sailing legend John Bertrand AO has been awarded with the Barranjoey Pin – marking a milestone in his storied career.
Celebrating spirit
Rolex celebrates the 80th edition of the Rolex Sydney Hobart Yacht Race, a proud milestone for an event defined by courage, endurance and human achievement.
The Last Seat
The latest episode of SailGP’s Racing on the Edge spotlights the penultimate 2025 Season showdown – where hopes are dashed and competition collides.
Sailors honoured
Offshore sailors Justine Mettraux and Charlie Dalin named 2025 Rolex World Sailors of the Year.
Trimaran breakthrough
Global Yacht Technology has made waves with the unveiling of Anahita, a groundbreaking 100-foot cruising trimaran and the first vessel of its kind.
Recycling recognised
The Vaan R5, a 49-foot, aluminium sailing catamaran from Vaan Yachts in the Netherlands, was recognised with the innovation award in the category Process or Product with low environmental impact at this year’s Cannes Yachting Festival in September.
SSORC takes shape
The 2025 Nautilus Marine Insurance Sydney Short Ocean Racing Championship (SSORC), including the iconic Seven Islands Race, is taking shape – with entries set to close on Friday, 21 November.
Walker to Athena
Athena Racing has appointed world-renowned sailor and high-performance executive Ian Walker as Chief Executive Officer of its America’s Cup Challenge.