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Sailing News for August 05, 2025

America’s Cup veterans are bringing boatbuilding back to the Gulf Coast as American Magic partners with Nautor Swan on the new ClubSwan 28. In the Med, TP52 Vesper wins the ORC Europeans in style, and junior skiffs battle wild waves at the 49er Worlds in Rungsted. Meanwhile, Doyle Sails lands Cam Seagreen, engine nerds get smart with sensors, and The Magenta Project gathers fresh data to push for equity in sailing. Plus, ride along with Team Aqua in the onboard comms chaos of the 44Cup.

Sail GP/America’s Cup

Is This Exactly What the USA Needs? (3 min read)
American Magic is partnering with Nautor Swan to build the new ClubSwan 28 in Pensacola, keeping the team active while the next America’s Cup cycle takes shape. The move creates jobs, brings boatbuilding back to the Gulf Coast, and kicks off a new one-design racing series in 2026 with events in Pensacola and Newport. The boat is fast, simple, and built for both pros and weekend warriors. It could be a much-needed spark for sailing in the U.S.

Inshore & Offshore Racing

David Team’s Vesper Crew Wins ORC European Title (5 min read)
The American TP52 Vesper dominated the ORC Europeans at Copa del Rey, clinching the title with a race to spare and sailing the last one anyway just for the love of it. David Team and his stacked crew, including veterans from Quantum Racing, kept it fast and clean all week. They beat out nine other TP52s, including the King’s own boat. It was their first time racing in the Med, and they left with the trophy and a royal handshake.

Olympic Class/Dinghy Sailing

Champions Crowned at the 49er and 49erFX Junior World Championship 2025 in Rungsted (3 min read)
Stormy skies and wild Øresund waves couldn’t stop the action at the 49er and 49erFX Junior Worlds in Rungsted. The final day saw just one race before safety shut things down, but the drama had already peaked. Germany’s Haschen and Fromm took the 49er title, while Schwachhofer and Stoltze claimed 49erFX gold. Denmark’s Johannesen and Aasholm-Bradley topped the FX Open. It was gutsy, gritty sailing from the next gen, with podiums full of future stars.

Sustainability

The Magenta Project Brings Data to the Table (2 min read)
The Magenta Project has launched its “2×25” survey to dig into discrimination across sailing and the maritime industry. With backing from World Sailing and 11th Hour Racing, it’s collecting fresh data on sexism, racism, ageism, and more to figure out exactly where the gaps are. It builds on the 2019 report that showed 59 percent of women had faced discrimination. This time the focus is broader, and the goal is clear: real change starts with real numbers.

Tech & Gear

How I Installed a Smart Engine Monitoring System on My Sailboat (7 min read)
Want to track engine temp, oil pressure, RPMs, and fuel levels from your phone without spending a fortune? Rob Ferenczi walks through how he rigged up a DIY smart engine monitoring system using a Raspberry Pi, an ESP32 microcontroller, and a handful of cheap sensors. It’s nerdy, it’s clever, and it turns your boat into a mini mission control. If you’re into open-source tinkering or just want more reliable alarms, this is boat geek gold.

Spotlight

Cam Seagreen Joins Doyle Sails Palma, Boosting Their Superyacht & Racing Game (4 min read)
Cam Seagreen went from learning to sail at 17 to becoming a world champ in Olympic classes, match racing, offshore, and superyachts. Now he’s joining Doyle Sails Palma, one of the busiest and most respected lofts in Europe. With hands-on experience trimming 60m yachts and managing major projects, Cam brings serious horsepower to the team. Doyle gets a sailor who actually gets sailing, and Cam gets to play with some of the biggest and fastest boats around.

Sailing Highlight of the Day

Ever wonder what high-level race boat comms sound like in the heat of the moment? Ride along with Team Aqua during a slick RC44 race as tactician Cameron Appleton calls trim, angles, dips, and tacks with laser focus. It’s chaos, precision, and adrenaline all rolled into one. If you like your sailing with a side of intensity and nonstop mic chatter, this one’s for you.