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Sailing News for June 16, 2025

Spain took the 470 Worlds in a wild finale while Brazil made a bold statement at the New York SailGP with their first race win. The U.S. team invites fans to test their memory with a Grand Prix quiz, and Doyle-powered yachts prepare for the 100th Rolex Fastnet. Meanwhile, top foilers Ghio and Spanu won big at the WingFoil World Cup, and cruisers learned how to fix hatches and rediscover the art of anchoring.

Sail GP/America’s Cup

Quiz Recaps U.S. Team Highlights from Mubadala New York Sail Grand Prix (1 min read)
A week on from the fast-paced Mubadala New York Sail Grand Prix, fans can test how much they really remember with the U.S. SailGP Team’s official recap quiz. Covering on-water action and behind-the-scenes moments, it’s a fun way to relive the highs, surprises, and performance details from the Big Apple showdown.

Brazil Impresses in New York SailGP (4 min read)
Mubadala Brazil silenced critics with a breakthrough performance in New York, securing their first-ever SailGP race win and finishing fourth overall. Commentators praised the team’s consistency and composure in tricky conditions, highlighting the leadership of driver Martine Grael. A bold tactical call in the final race narrowly cost them a spot in the Final, but the result marks a major step forward for the new squad and raises questions about more established teams’ struggles.

Inshore & Offshore Racing

Doyle-Powered Teams Ready for Historic 100th Rolex Fastnet Race (3 min read)
Doyle Sails is supporting a powerhouse lineup of offshore yachts for the 100th Rolex Fastnet Race, set to start July 26, 2025. Over 460 yachts from 33 countries will tackle the 695nm course from Cowes to Cherbourg via Fastnet Rock. Notable Doyle campaigns include 2023 champion Caro, Callisto with Dean Barker and Mike Sanderson aboard, and Tschüss 2, fresh off major victories. These teams represent the cutting edge of offshore performance, many equipped with Doyle’s Structured Luff and Hybrid technologies.

Olympic Class/Dinghy Sailing

Spain Wins Thrilling 470 Worlds Finale (4 min read)
Jordi Xammar and Marta Cardona of Spain claimed the 2025 470 World Championship title in dramatic fashion, overtaking rivals in a tense final leg after a rocky start in the medal race. Light, shifty winds in Gdynia forced multiple restarts and tested sailors’ tactical precision. Germany secured silver and Great Britain took bronze in a showdown that went down to the wire. This marks Xammar’s second consecutive world title, now with a new crewmate.

Cruising

Simple Hatch Repair Stops Leaks on Bavaria 38 (3 min read)
Tired of rainwater dripping onto his saloon table, Cartagena-based cruiser Jose Molina tackled a leaky hatch on his Bavaria 38 using just €20 worth of butyl tape and some Sikaflex. The two-hour DIY fix involved removing the hatch, cleaning the seal area with acetone, applying new butyl tape, and resealing screw holes during reinstallation. It’s a straightforward project that can prevent costly water damage and extend hatch life.

The Lost Art of Anchoring (5 min read)
Despite all the tech upgrades in modern sailing, Nikki Henderson argues that anchoring remains a misunderstood and undervalued skill. From remote fjords in Iceland to webinars with confused cruisers, she highlights how many sailors have never been properly taught the basics. Henderson urges the sailing community not to let core skills fade in favor of automation, stressing that sometimes, simplicity still works best.

Spotlight

Ghio and Spanu Reign in Silvaplana WingFoil Showdown (5 min read)
France’s Mathis Ghio and Italy’s Maddalena Spanu held their nerve to claim victory at the 2025 WingFoil Racing World Cup in Switzerland, overcoming fresh talent and unpredictable wind. Rising stars like JP Lattanzi and Kristyna Chalupnikova made headlines with standout performances, while Ghio fended off a strong final push from New Zealand’s Sean Herbert. In the women’s division, Spanu secured her third straight Silvaplana title despite fierce competition from Chalupnikova and Anais Mai Desjardins.

Sailing Highlight of the Day

The Arkea Ultim Challenge is redefining offshore racing as six solo skippers attempt a non-stop circumnavigation in 32-meter foiling trimarans, a feat previously completed by only four sailors. The race covers 24,000 miles and pits sailors like Armel Le Cléac’h, aboard the cutting-edge Banque Populaire XI, against brutal Southern Ocean conditions and relentless speeds over 30 knots. With no external assistance, this is a test of endurance, tactics, and trust in machines that fly.