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Sailing News for June 27, 2025

SailGP’s 2026 season will span the planet with 12 races in 11 months, starting in Perth and ending with two events in the UAE. Brazil makes its debut as the first South American host, while New York is back on the U.S. roster in May. Halifax adds Canada to the mix, and familiar European favorites like Saint-Tropez and Portsmouth return. Bermuda’s back too. With a mix of new energy and proven venues, this could be SailGP’s most complete season yet.

Sail GP/America’s Cup

2026 SailGP Schedule Drops with New Stops and a South American First (4 min read)
The 2026 SailGP season is locked in with 12 events across 11 months, starting in Perth and ending with a UAE doubleheader. Brazil finally gets its first-ever SailGP race in April, and New York is back on the map in May for US fans. There’s a return to Bermuda, a Canada stop in Halifax, and Europe gets its usual flair with Saint-Tropez and Portsmouth. It’s fast, global, and shaping up to be the most stacked season yet.

Inshore & Offshore Racing

Line Honors for Tschüss 2 in Transatlantic Sprint (5 min read)
Tschüss 2, a Volvo 70 skippered by Christian Zugel and Johnny Mordaunt, smoked the 2025 West to East Transatlantic Race in just over 7 days and smashed the IRC corrected time record by 30 hours. The boat has now racked up four major offshore wins and over 22,000 miles in under a year. Think freezing fog, 22-knot sprints, and a crew stacked with legends like Stu Bannatyne and Neal McDonald. Zugel’s verdict? “Race of a lifetime.”

U.S. Offshore Championship Returns to Annapolis in 2025 (4 min read)
The U.S. Offshore Championship heads back to Annapolis this October where top amateur teams will race identical Navy 44s provided by the Naval Academy. It’s all about skill, not gear, with a format that puts seamanship and teamwork front and center. The event also offers a rare chance to connect with midshipmen and the Academy’s deep sailing legacy. Applications are open until July 15, so if your crew is ready, now’s the moment.

The Superyacht Cup Palma 2025 – Day 1 (3 min read)
The 29th Superyacht Cup Palma opened with light breeze and close racing as crews sized up the competition. Cervo took the win in Class A after a late move past Gelliceaux, while Open Season edged out defending champ Rose in Class B. Newcomer Linnea Aurora sat out with technical issues but is expected to race next. The day wrapped up with drinks on the dock and a midsummer BBQ at Club de Mar. Sun, tactics, and champagne sailing are all in play.

Olympic Class/Dinghy Sailing

Aussies Break into Top 10 at Kiel Week (4 min read)
Australian sailors made serious moves at Kiel Week, cracking top 10 finishes across ILCA6, ILCA7, 49er, 49erFX, and iQFOiL classes. Casey Imeneo stormed back to 6th in ILCA6 after a rocky start, and rookies Otto Henry and Shaun Connor hit their first medal race in the 49er. The Nacra 17s are still racing, but Aussies are already sitting in podium positions. Big mix of progress and learning curves, and it’s clear this squad is building momentum toward the European summer peak.

Cruising

Inside the Cruising Catamaran Life: A Veteran Couple’s Two-Hulled Journey (7 min read)
Tom and Harriet Linskey have sailed 55,000 miles on their 46-foot catamaran Ocean and they’re not turning back. From steady rides in rough seas to sprawling staterooms and latte-friendly passages, their switch from monohull life has been a game-changer. They share the real pros and cons of cruising cats, including noise, weight creep, and that infamous bridge-deck slap. If you’ve ever side-eyed a catamaran from your heeling monohull, this one might make you rethink everything.

Foiling

Man Attempts First Solo Pacific Crossing in a Beach Catamaran (4 min read)
Chris Bertish is at it again, this time aiming to sail solo from San Diego to Hawaii in a 20-foot open beach catamaran with no cabin and no support. The TransCat Expedition covers 2,800 nautical miles of open ocean, relying only on wind and solar power. He’ll be exposed to the elements nonstop for up to three weeks while raising funds for ocean conservation and education. It’s bold, wild, and exactly the kind of madness that makes history.

Spotlight

Jazz Turner’s Project Fear is sailing at its “most compelling” (5 min read)
Jazz Turner is sailing solo, nonstop, and unassisted around Britain and Ireland on a 27ft 1975 Albin Vega named FEAR. She uses a wheelchair, lives with a terminal illness, and is chasing a Guinness World Record while raising £50K for adaptive sailing. The journey is raw, emotional, and full of jaw-clenching honesty, with daily updates from the stormy front lines. It’s not just brave. It’s unforgettable.

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