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Sailing News for October 28, 2025

This edition delivers pure sailing energy. Johnie Berntsson and Anna Östling lead a Swedish sweep in Bermuda, while the 80th Rolex Sydney Hobart confirms 142 boats and six 100-footers for a record-breaking race south. Halifax is set to host SailGP’s 2026 Grand Prix with tickets dropping soon, and the J/70 Worlds kick off in Buenos Aires with fierce international talent. Add RORC’s 100th anniversary season, 29er finals drama on Lake Garda, inspiring SheSails finalists, and four great catamarans to launch your multihull dreams.

Sail GP/America’s Cup

2026 Canada Sail Grand Prix Tickets to go on Sale in November (5 min read)
SailGP is heading back to Halifax, and tickets drop November 10 for SailGP+ users and November 13 for everyone else. The 2026 Canada Sail Grand Prix will light up Halifax Harbour on June 20–21 with 13 F50 foiling cats flying past the shore at over 100 km/h. Expect bigger grandstands, new viewing spots on Georges Island, and a serious buzz as fans cheer on Canada’s NorthStar team. Last time sold out in 12 minutes, so set your alarms early.

Inshore & Offshore Racing

Swedish Sweep: Berntsson and Östling Victorious in Bermuda (5 min read)
Sweden completely took over Bermuda. Johnie Berntsson made history with a Bermuda Gold Cup three-peat, beating Ian Williams 3-0 and closing in on Russell Coutts’s all-time record. At the same time, Anna Östling and her Wings crew dominated the Aspen Women’s Match Racing Regatta, sealing a clean sweep for Sweden. It was tight racing, big celebrations, and plenty of Abba blasting at the Royal Bermuda Yacht Club.

Antigua Bermuda Race Returns for 2026 (5 min read)
After a two-year break, the Antigua Bermuda Race is back for 2026, sending an international fleet 935 miles north across the Atlantic. Starting April 29, the race links Antigua Sailing Week with SailGP Bermuda, making it the perfect spring offshore challenge. Expect everything from tradewind surfing to light-air tactics, plus some serious ocean magic along the way. Registration opens November 15, so if you’ve ever dreamed of racing from turquoise to teal, this is your shot.

Game Time at J/70 World Championship (3 min read)
The J/70 Worlds are about to light up Buenos Aires as 71 teams from 16 countries hit the Río de la Plata for the first South American edition of the championship. Expect close racing, shifting breezes, and plenty of talent, from Bermuda’s Alec Cutler to China’s Olympic star Xu Lijia. Ten races are on tap, but off the water it’s all about steak, Malbec, and the buzz of Buenos Aires in spring.

2025 RORC Season’s Points Championship – A Century of Offshore Excellence (5 min read)
The Royal Ocean Racing Club capped its 100th year with another epic season, drawing over 600 boats and 7,000 sailors from around the world. Rob Craigie’s Bellino took the overall RORC Season’s Points title for a record third year running, sailing doublehanded with Commodore Deb Fish. Long Courrier and Zephyr rounded out the podium, while Slinky Malinki ruled the multihulls and Swift topped the Class40s. A century in, RORC proves offshore racing’s heartbeat is still going strong.

Olympic Class/Dinghy Sailing

29er Eurocup 2025 Final at Fraglia Vela Riva – Day 3 (4 min read)
The 29er Eurocup Finals are heating up on Lake Garda after ten races in three days and near-perfect conditions. Switzerland’s Ikke Huber and Liam Berger now lead the 150-boat fleet, with France’s Alexandre Mostini and Raphaël Allain close behind. Italy’s Montesano and Coslovich climbed to third after a stellar day, while Norway’s World Champs Holt and Forslund made a big comeback. The women’s and mixed teams are battling hard too, setting up a thrilling final day in Riva del Garda.

Youth Sailing/Development

SheSails Awards Finalists for 2025 Australian Sailing Awards (4 min read)
The SheSails finalists are in, and they’re all champions for women’s sailing in Australia. South Australia’s Women’s Keelboat Regatta is surging in size and impact, Eleanor Cunningham is boosting participation at Lake Macquarie, and Robyn Ragauskas is building a strong, supportive community at Southport. The winners will be announced on November 14 at the Australian National Maritime Museum, and the energy behind women’s sailing in Australia just keeps growing.

Tech & Gear

Four Proven Catamarans To Get You Started in Multihull Racing (6 min read)
Thinking about trying catamaran racing? Hardy Peters lines up four starter boats that mix speed, stability, and pure fun. From the easygoing Hobie Wave to the punchier Nacra 570 MK2, there’s something here for every sailor ready to swap heel for lift. These boats are simple to rig, quick to learn, and tough enough for beach launches. Just be warned, one ride and you may never go back to monohulls.

Sailing Highlight of the Day

The Transat Café L’Or kicked off from Le Havre with 30 to 40 knots on the nose, and the IMOCA fleet went straight into battle. Pierre Le Roy’s race report captures it all, with boats slamming through waves, spray flying, and skippers fighting fatigue after a rough first night in the Channel. Louis Burton nailed the start, others tried different routes, and the sprint south toward Ushant is already pushing sailors and boats to the limit.