This week is packed with adrenaline. SailGP’s mic’d up highlight reel from Sassnitz captures the chaos of 80 km/h crashes and crew meltdowns. In offshore racing, Lennart Burke and Melwin Fink set off on their Globe40 lap of the planet, the youngest duo to try it. Dinghy drama saw the B14 Nationals crown Wonkey Donkey in Mumbles while the ILCA Northern Champs delivered capsizes galore at Pennington Flash. In Tarifa, 78 riders storm the Freestyle Youth Worlds, and cruisers get hands-on with expert advice for securing deck fittings. For our highlight, a tactical breakdown on when to tack or cross.

Big fleets and big stories this week. Inshore, Team Nika stormed to a record fifth 44Cup World Championship while Ger Owens and Melanie Morris clinched the GP14 Irish title at Rush. The Sixt 18ft skiff crew gears up for a breakthrough Sydney season and Doyle Sails readies its arsenal for the Maxi Worlds in Porto Cervo. Cruisers get a first look at the Saare 47, a proper bluewater machine, plus a skipper’s must-do checklist before heading offshore. Youth sailors in the US gain new grants for championship campaigns. And in our highlight, a candid look at why racing in America is struggling and how it could turn around.

This week delivers drama on every front. SailGP launches a new series exposing the penalties and controversies behind F50 collisions and comebacks. Offshore, the Ocean Race Europe turns brutal in the Med while Fireball Worlds and ILCA U21s tighten into nailbiters. Oslo hosted the first RS Venture Connect Europeans, proving para and inclusive sailing is stepping up in style. Cruisers get blunt advice on yacht buying under £100k and avoiding dream boat pitfalls, while a UK inquest revealed new safety rules after a tragic superyacht accident. And for our highlight, meet the foiling Optimist, a kids’ dinghy turned flying rocket.

This week the headlines are all action. The Ocean Race Europe saw Biotherm grab another win while Holcim-PRB bounced back from a Kiel collision with redress. Offshore, the Normandy Channel Race turned terrifying when a Class40 was cut in half. Down under, entries are open for the legendary Melbourne to Hobart, while in Dublin Bay the ILCA U21 Worlds keep tightening at the top. Cruisers get both ends of the spectrum: a DIY sail cover repair for under $60 and Lagoon’s slick new 43. And in our highlight, we test which downwind sail is heaven or hell.

This week’s racing is all about high stakes and shifting fortunes. The Ocean Race Europe fleet hurtles into the Med for a final sprint to Nice, while the 44Cup makes its Dutch debut in Scheveningen’s choppy North Sea. Dinghy sailors battled breeze and nerves at the RS300 Nationals and ILCA U21 Worlds, where leaderboards flipped by the hour. Cruisers get a taste of speed and style with the Mylius M72 and Dufour 54, and for pure grit, Igor Stropnik’s 1,100km Hobie Cat adventure shows what minimalism at sea really looks like.

This week brought fireworks on and off the water. Ryan Seago claimed the Detroit Cup with sharp tactics and a nail-biting finish, while Dublin Bay dished out 25-knot tests at the ILCA U21 Worlds. Cruising fans get a deep dive into the freedom of trailer-sailers, while tech lovers can preview the gadgets set to steal the show at Annapolis 2025. Sustainability headlines note an unusually quiet but still destructive hurricane season, and SheSails opens registration for its powerhouse October conference. Today’s video highlight? A Cat North Americans serving pure foiling adrenaline at Alamitos Bay.

Offshore headlines roar this week as Black Jack set a new Palermo-Montecarlo record while Manticore topped the IRC standings, and Hamilton Island Race Week celebrated 40 years with 155 boats and plenty of trophies. X-Yachts revealed its XR41, a weapon built for ORC domination, while the Fireball Worlds on Lake Garda turned into a British showcase. Cruising stories remind us of practical wisdom, from when to replace standing rigging to a mother-daughter duo conquering the Melbourne Osaka Cup. Plus, Switzerland’s SailGP team pedals toward a greener future. For inspiration, today’s highlight relives the raw grit of the reborn Golden Globe Race.

Tom Slingsby warns one mistake could decide the SailGP season as Sassnitz chaos leaves the leaderboard razor-thin. Offshore, Paprec Arkéa overhauled Biotherm in a Portuguese drag race while Olympic class veterans Graham Vials and Chris Turner sealed their sixth Flying Fifteen world crown. Youth sailors in Wales pack their summer with regattas and training, and two brothers discover the magic of Canada’s Gulf Islands on a charter cruise. Tech fans get a first look at the stylish Stephens Waring 68ft Cirrus, and today’s spotlight calls for sailing to refocus on its true community spirit. The highlight video tackles the hidden tradeoffs of dual rudders on modern cruisers.

The Ocean Race Europe started with drama as Holcim PRB and Allagrande MAPEI collided just after the gun, forcing both to limp back to port while Biotherm charged ahead to extend its overall lead. In Olympic news, Makani Andrews’ grind toward LA 2028 paid off with Pan Am gold, while Northern Ireland gears up for its biggest youth regatta yet. Cruising tales range from serene Gulf Islands passages to a harrowing Force 10 storm in the Channel. Spotlight shines on Armstrong’s new WKT Mk II foil board, and today’s video highlight dives into Volvo Ocean Race’s most extreme offshore moments.

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.

Germany’s SailGP squad nearly made a dream final at home before France stole the spotlight in Sassnitz, where co-owner Sebastian Vettel thrilled fans with a high-speed fly-by. In Palma, the 52 SUPER SERIES is off and running with a stacked fleet and plenty of off-water buzz. Olympic coach Steve Hunt shares how to nail port-tack approaches at the weather mark, while the Junior Pan American Games handed out foiling and dinghy golds across the Americas. Cruising stories span Baltic trailer-sailing simplicity to James Frederick’s hard-won solo lessons, capped by Catalina unveiling its all-new 48. Today’s highlight features Holcim-PRB grinding through light-air battles in The Ocean Race Europe.

France stole the SailGP finale in Sassnitz with Quentin Delapierre’s squad mastering light airs while Britain stumbled off the foils. Meanwhile, America’s Cup protocol changes face sharp criticism from Dr. Hamish Ross, who warns secrecy and restrictions could stack the deck for the defender. Hamilton Island Race Week opened its 40th edition with sunshine, whales, and close rivalries despite light winds, while RYA Northern Ireland reports a surge in youth wins and female participation. On the cruising side, the Grand Soleil 65 Performance blends racehorse speed with custom luxury, and the SpearFish 520 proves small inflatables can be smart and fast. Today’s highlight video captures driver reactions after a wild SailGP weekend in Germany.