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Sailing News for September 22, 2025

This week is stacked with action: Nathan Outteridge is back in SailGP, steering Sweden’s revived Artemis Racing as the league hits 13 nations. Offshore, The Ocean Race Europe wrapped a seven-week odyssey packed with drama and comebacks. Inshore, the Tornado Europeans saw a Czech clean sweep, while Eddie Bridle doubled up with Musto Skiff Nationals glory. Plus, Queensland celebrates its sailing stars, a Pegasus 50 shows what true bluewater freedom looks like, and we break down the must-have tools every boat should carry. Tuscany’s Swan Challenge adds the final flair in this week’s racing highlight.

Sail GP/America’s Cup

Outteridge Back in SailGP as Sweden Becomes 13th Nation to Join Foiling League (6 min read)
Nathan Outteridge is back at the helm, this time steering the brand-new Swedish Artemis Racing team as SailGP’s 13th entry. The double Olympic medalist and America’s Cup winner reunites with Iain Percy and billionaire backer Torbjörn Törnqvist, reviving the famous Artemis banner. His return means three of the four most recent Cup finalist helms will now clash on the F50 circuit. Expect fireworks when the new squad debuts in Season 6 kicking off in Perth in January 2026.

Sweden’s Artemis Racing to Join 2026 SailGP Championship (4 min read)
Artemis Racing is back, this time as Sweden’s entry into SailGP. Led by Olympic champion Iain Percy and billionaire founder Torbjörn Törnqvist, the team will race as Artemis SailGP starting in Perth in January 2026. Nathan Outteridge, fresh off an America’s Cup win and Olympic gold pedigree, takes the helm of the Swedish F50. With 13 teams now on the roster, Season 6 looks stacked, and Artemis’ mix of Cup experience and fresh firepower could make them instant contenders.

Inshore & Offshore Racing

The Ocean Race Europe 2025: The Summer of Racing (7 min read)
After seven weeks and thousands of miles from Kiel to Montenegro, The Ocean Race Europe wrapped with Biotherm on top after a dominant run of five leg wins. Paprec Arkéa’s steady sailing locked in second while Holcim-PRB and Allagrande Mapei turned early collisions into comeback stories. Along the way the fleet faced calms, lightning, squalls and postcard moments from Gibraltar to Corsica. It was more than a race, it was a European odyssey that blended fierce competition with friendship, resilience and raw adventure.

Olympic Class/Dinghy Sailing

2025 Tornado European Champs Wraps Up at Attersee (4 min read)
No wind on the final day meant results stood after five races, and the Czech duo Michaela Pavlisová and Marek Pavlis took it all. They claimed the Open, Mixed and Youth European titles in a clean hat trick that left the fleet chasing. Family teams filled the podium with Zdeněk and Klára Pavlisová close behind, while Austria’s Kopp brothers grabbed third in the Open. Off the water, the Tornado crowd kept spirits high with swimming races, boat lifting and plenty of laughs, proving this class still knows how to throw a regatta.

Protecting Integrity of One Design Class (5 min read)
The Laser dinghy may be the world’s most popular one design, but the class is in hot water after ILCA stripped Performance Sailcraft Australia of builder status. The dispute centers on PSA’s refusal to adopt the official ILCA master mould, leaving their boats just different enough to break strict one design rules. While there’s no proof PSA boats sail faster or slower, ILCA says fairness is non negotiable. The move aims to keep every Laser sailor racing on identical gear worldwide.

Eddie Bridle Wins 2025 Musto Skiff UK Nationals at Hayling Island (6 min read)
Eddie Bridle backed up his European crown with another big win, taking the 2025 Noble Marine Musto Skiff UK Nationals at Hayling Island. A steady 1,3,3 on the final day sealed the deal, though Sam Barker came charging with two bullets to grab second overall. Andy Tarboton held on for third after a tight scrap with Jamie Hilton and Rob Richardson. With sun, shifty breezes and plenty of snakes-and-ladders racing, the 50-boat fleet wrapped up a championship that mixed sharp competition with the class’s trademark good vibes.

Youth Sailing/Development

Queensland Celebrates Sailing’s Best at the 2025 Sailing Awards Night (6 min read)
Queensland rolled out the red carpet for its sailing stars at the 2025 Awards Night in Brisbane. Offshore veteran Stacey Jackson won Female Sailor of the Year after her Admiral’s Cup victory with Jolt, while Donnah Jordan’s tireless work in Mackay earned her Volunteer of the Year. The Whitsunday Sailing Club stole the spotlight for innovation by running Airlie Beach Race Week entirely off-grid with solar trailers. From youth talent to club legends, the night was a full celebration of community and excellence afloat.

Cruising

Sailing Sine Finis: The Boat Built to Chase New Horizons (10 min read)
Nico Jonville’s Pegasus 50 Sine Finis is more than just a fast carbon cruiser, it is a passport to freedom. After years on a smaller boat and a long search for the right upgrade, Jonville found his match in Slovenia and quickly tested it with a squall in the Adriatic and then a full Atlantic crossing. The boat proved quick, dry and forgiving, giving space to savor dolphins, starlit watches and the camaraderie of crew. It is not just about miles logged, but horizons chased.

Tech & Gear

The Essential Tools to Keep on Your Boat (8 min read)
Forget the flashy mega kits from the hardware store. Stu Davies breaks down what you really need in your onboard tool bag. From picking the right crosshead screwdriver (yes, Pozidriv matters) to carrying pliers, riveters, chisels and even a sewing machine, this list covers the real fixes sailors face. He’s tested it all while cruising Portugal and the takeaway is simple: skip the gimmicks, buy what you’ll use, and remember that even cheap tools rust at sea.

Sailing Highlight of the Day

After a breezy opener, day two in Scarlino turned tactical as the mistral eased and crews had to play patience and precision. In the ClubSwan 50s, EARLYBIRD kept its hot streak alive, while FRA MARTINA lit up the 36s to stay in the hunt. The brand-new ClubSwan 28s had their first full day on the racecourse with ANYA RACE setting the early standard. With two days to go, Nations League points are still wide open and the Tuscan showdown is only getting sharper.