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Sailing News for August 20, 2025

Big dates are set as the Admiral’s Cup returns in 2027 with two weeks of inshore scraps and the Rolex Fastnet Race centerpiece. Weymouth’s Flying Fifteen Worlds shuffled the deck on Day 3 with bold calls and light-air gambles, while the RS21 grabbed glossy spotlight alongside Sir Ben Ainslie in GQ. Cruising stories include Finland’s versatile Yamarin 80 DC daycruiser and a sharp look at big-boat vs small-boat tradeoffs. Spotlight falls on the new Mylius 72, a blend of carbon performance and minimalist comfort. Today’s highlight: Germany’s first SailGP weekend packed speed records, upsets, and a roaring home crowd.

Inshore & Offshore Racing

Plans Underway for 2027 Admiral’s Cup (4 min read)
After a 22-year break, the Admiral’s Cup roared back in 2025, and now RORC has locked in dates for the 2027 edition: July 15–30. Expect an even bigger international fleet chasing glory in a format that mixes inshore scraps with the legendary Rolex Fastnet Race. Billed as the “unofficial world championship” of offshore team racing, the Cup promises national pride, sleepless nights, and all-out tactical warfare. Teams worldwide are already lining up to claim a slice of sailing history.

Olympic Class/Dinghy Sailing

Flying Fifteen Worlds at Weymouth: Day 3 Shuffles the Deck (7 min read)
Day 3 of the Flying Fifteen Worlds served up a fickle breeze that punished hesitation and rewarded bold calls. Russell Peters and Zeb Elliott trusted a “just head right” forecast from Russell’s daughter, rolled the dice, and walked away with the win. Behind them, heavyweights Graham Vials/Chris Turner and Ben McGrane/Russ Clark kept piling on consistent top finishes, tightening their grip on the overall lead. Light winds cut the racing short, but the fleet is buzzing with stories, pasta-fueled camaraderie, and plenty left to play for.

RS21 Hits GQ with Sir Ben Ainslie (3 min read)
The RS21 just scored some glossy airtime, starring alongside Sir Ben Ainslie in GQ Magazine. Shot at Queen Mary Sailing Club, the piece dives into Ainslie’s SailGP and America’s Cup ambitions while highlighting his push to mentor the next generation. The RS21 fits right in as the everyman keelboat: affordable, quick, and perfect for training new talent. With six of them already in heavy use at Queen Mary, the boat is fast becoming a symbol of grassroots sailing with pro-level cred.

Cruising

Finland’s Daycruiser for Europe: Yamarin 80 DC Splits North and South (6 min read)
Yamarin’s new 80 DC is a smart mix of Finnish toughness and Mediterranean flair. It packs Nordic essentials like stern anchors, heaters, and full enclosures alongside southern comforts like sun loungers, biminis, and champagne-ready fridges. At just over eight meters it can carry ten people, top 40 knots, and still fit in a double berth and mini kitchen below. The result is a compact cruiser that feels versatile, stylish, and perfect for everything from Baltic chop to lazy afternoons at anchor.

New Big Boat vs Old Small Boat: Which is Best? (9 min read)
After sailing the world in his 34ft home-built HIR 3 and then delivering a near-new 55ft Hanse 588, Saša Fegić has a clear view of the tradeoffs. Big yachts bring space, comfort and gadgets but also sky-high bills, tricky repairs and hazards in heavy weather. Small boats feel slower and rougher but are easier to handle, cheaper to fix and often safer when the seas get nasty. In the end, it all comes down to seaworthiness, preparation and the kind of adventure you want.

Spotlight

Mylius 72 First Look: Power Meets Minimalism (6 min read)
The new Mylius 72 is a Shaun Carkeek design that mixes Mediterranean regatta performance with minimalist cruising comfort. Built in carbon with twin rudders, a lifting keel and 1,000 liters of water ballast, it is light, stable and fast. The interior by Parisotto+ Formenton is clean and spacious with three private cabins, a full galley and even an office corner. The first hull is already under construction in Italy and now just needs an owner ready to race hard and cruise in style.

Sailing Highlight of the Day

Sassnitz delivered chaos, speed and storylines in Germany’s first SailGP. France bounced back from a practice crash to win their first event since Season 3. Denmark shattered the league speed record at 103.9 km/h while the U.S. also cracked triple digits. Australia took fleet racing but settled for second in the Final, and host nation Germany thrilled 13,000 fans before narrowly missing out. Behind the scenes, all-nighters from boatbuilders kept teams racing after brutal damage. A wild weekend, and the circus now rolls on to Saint-Tropez.