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Inshore & Offshore Racing
Day three at Antigua Sailing Week delivers superb racing (6 min read)
Day three of Antigua Sailing Week delivered ideal Caribbean conditions, with 10–12 knot tradewinds and fierce competition across CSA Racing Classes 2, 3, and 4. Multiple ties at the top of the leaderboards highlighted the fleet’s depth, with standout performances from Dauntless, Warthog, and Caccia Alla Volpe. In the cruising and bareboat divisions, North Star and Cricket took key wins. With vibrant shore events and friendly rivalries, the regatta continues to blend top-tier racing with island hospitality.
Transat Paprec Day 11 – The Battle of the Leaders (4 min read)
Now past the halfway mark, the Transat Paprec fleet is locked in a tactical struggle as a vast light wind zone looms ahead. Leaders Wings of the Ocean, Skipper Macif, and Cap St Barth have gained a slight edge by positioning further north. With so much uncertainty in the forecast, many teams are delaying major routing decisions. The front pack could finish between May 8 and 10, but the race remains wide open.
Light winds prove insufficient to start the 52 SUPER SERIES Saint-Tropez Cup (2 min read)
The 2025 52 SUPER SERIES season opener in Saint-Tropez was stalled by a lack of wind, with just under four knots recorded and no races completed. Despite high hopes following a breezy practice day, teams like American Magic Quantum Racing and Provezza were left waiting for conditions to improve. The forecast looks more promising for Thursday, keeping anticipation high.
Chris Poole Undefeated on Opening Day at 60th Congressional Cup (3 min read)
Chris Poole and his Riptide Racing team went undefeated on the opening day of the 60th Congressional Cup, launching a strong defense of their title with six straight wins. With the breeze filling in by afternoon, other standout performances came from Eric Monnin, Cole Tapper, and David Hood, each finishing 4-2. Canada’s Peter Wickwire impressed with three wins, including upsets over top veterans. It’s early in the week, but the fight for the Crimson Blazer is already heating up.
Joker X2 Completes 5,500nm Osaka Race After 36 Days at Sea (3 min read)
After 36 days and 5,500 miles, Joker X2 completed the Melbourne to Osaka Yacht Race in a quiet but impressive finish. Co-skippers Peter Dowdney and Grant Chipperfield reflected on their bold tactical decisions, efficient watch system, and the years of preparation that led to this achievement. Their experience navigating the doldrums and the Kuroshio Current highlighted both triumph and challenge. The duo emphasized that long-distance doublehanded sailing is as much about mindset and passion as it is about speed.
Olympic Class / Dinghy Sailing
RS200 Rooster Championship Tour Spring Championships at the Ullswater Daffodil Regatta (4 min read)
The RS200 Rooster Championship Tour Spring Championships were held at Ullswater Yacht Club as part of the Daffodil Regatta, featuring seven races over two days in shifting breeze. Brendan Lynch and Ellen Clark dominated with consistent top-three finishes to win with a race to spare. Tight competition followed, with second to fourth places decided in the final race. The event also celebrated family crews and a vibrant community spirit on and off the water.
Youth Sailing / Development
College Sailing needs a national vision (4 min read)
University of Hawai‘i Assistant Coach Jesse Andrews argues that college sailing is becoming increasingly East Coast-centric, with national championship selections sidelining competitive teams from the West. Despite strong results and rankings, Hawai‘i was overlooked for Coed Nationals, raising concerns about bias and lack of transparency in the selection process. Andrews calls for a truly national vision, fair representation on the selection committee, and a system that rewards performance, not geography.
Spotlight
Coolest Yachts: The M32 Catamaran (2 min read)
Ian Williams, eight-time match racing world champion, nominates the M32 Catamaran as one of the coolest yachts of our time. Designed by Marström, the lightweight, trailerable catamaran is simple yet high-performance, capable of flying a hull in just 4 knots of wind and hitting 28 knots in ideal conditions. Its ease of rigging, quick racing setup, and thrilling speed make it a favorite among pros like Williams.