SaiLink - 2025 - August 19

by Sail Southern

May 5, 2026

40th Hamilton Island Race Week - Day 2 - A report on the second day of Hamilton Island Race Week, noting that some race divisions were postponed due to weather conditions.
Eight Bells: Terry Arndt - An obituary for sailor Terry Arndt, who was a frequent competitor in major events like Block Island Race Week and the Bermuda Race.
Yanmar Named Title Sponsor of Dragon Gold Cup 2025 - An announcement that Yanmar is the title sponsor for the Dragon Gold Cup, which features prominent sailors like Peter Gilmour, a former Match Racing Tour skipper.
An Open Letter to the Sailing Community - An open letter from US Sailing with links to various news items, including the U.S. Youth Championships and the U.S. Women’s Match Racing Championship.
Fickle Thursday Night for DBSC Flying Fifteens - A report on the inconsistent wind conditions during a Thursday night race for the Flying Fifteen class at Dublin Bay Sailing Club.
Cowes Week 2025 Delivers Spectacular Racing and Unforgettable Finale - A report on Cowes Week 2025, which featured spectacular racing across a variety of classes, including the Cape31s, J70s, and SB20s.
Sailing Announces Fall Schedule - Dartmouth College Athletics - An announcement from Dartmouth College Athletics about the women's and open sailing team's fall schedule.
Plans underway for 2027 Admiral's Cup - Scuttlebutt Sailing News - An article from Scuttlebutt Sailing News mentioning college sailing and other major events while discussing the plans for the 2027 Admiral's Cup.
Boston summer programs sail through to record-breaking enrollment - A news story about the Piers Park Sailing Center and other Boston summer programs experiencing record-breaking enrollment.
Privateers Hosting Two Regattas This Fall - An announcement from the Maritime College sailing team about their 2025 Fall schedule, which includes hosting two regattas.
Change coming from US Sailing - An article from Scuttlebutt Sailing News about changes at US Sailing, with a mention of college sailing among other topics.
SailGP: France pull off miracle comeback to win first Germany Sail Grand Prix - A report on the incredible victory by the French team at the inaugural Germany Sail Grand Prix.
Fairytale win for France in SailGP Germany debut - Another article about France's dramatic win in Germany, noting their previous missed races due to a high-stakes incident.
Blurring the line between sport and entertainment - An article discussing how the exciting, short legs of The Ocean Race allow the event to visit more cities and engage a wider audience.
An Open Letter to the Sailing Community - A message from US Sailing's new CEO, Charlie Enright, reflecting on his career transition from professional sailor to the head of the organization.
SailGP: Black Foils remain in contention for Season 5 - A report on the Black Foils team, who narrowly missed the final at the Germany Sail Grand Prix but remain in contention for the season title.
Orient Express Corinthian: Inside the world's largest sailing yacht set to launch in 2026 - A feature on the upcoming launch of the Orient Express Corinthian, a massive luxury sailing yacht.
The 2025/26 summer sailing season in full swing with 27th Monica Geddes Memorial Trophy - An announcement from the Cruising Yacht Club of Australia about the start of the summer sailing season.
Couple's homecoming follows trans-Atlantic sailing adventure - A human-interest story about a couple's emotional return home after a trans-Atlantic sailing journey.
Hamilton Takes Gold with Team USA at 2025 Junior Pan American Games - A report on Tulane University sailor Hamilton Barclay winning a gold medal with Team USA at the Junior Pan American Games.
Why India tops the list of abandoned sailors - A BBC article detailing how India has the highest number of abandoned sailors, with around 900 cases in 2024.
David Dickson Dominates Shannon One Designs at Lough Derg Yacht Club Regatta 2025 - A report on David Dickson's dominance in the Shannon One Designs class at the Lough Derg Yacht Club Regatta.
Dan Lenard sets world record in an ILCA 7 - A news story about Dan Lenard setting a world record in an ILCA 7, with links to Hyde Sails and Musto.
Twenty years strong: Iconic Ida Lewis Distance Race served up a high-seas showdown - A feature on the 20th annual Ida Lewis Distance Race, highlighting the competitive sailing conditions.
An Open Letter to the Sailing Community - A message from the new CEO of US Sailing, Charlie Enright, reflecting on his career transition from a professional sailor.
Newport regatta to benefit three marine nonprofits - An article about a regatta in Newport that will benefit marine nonprofits, including Warrior Sailing, and feature J/22 One-Design and Multihull divisions.
Ireland's 'TED' Set to Challenge 'Xcellent' at SB20 Euros - A preview of the SB20 European Championships, highlighting the Irish team "TED" and the one-design nature of the class.
Catalina Yachts And Tripp Design Collaboration On A New Sailboat Concept - A Forbes article announcing a new collaboration between Catalina Yachts and Tripp Design Naval Architecture on the new Catalina 48 sailboat.
Nauta Design, the pleasure of elegance applied to sailboats - A feature on Nauta Design, a studio that has played a significant role in sailing history with its elegant sailboat designs.
Fickle Thursday Night for DBSC Flying Fifteens - A report on racing for the DBSC Flying Fifteens, discussing the challenges for the Race Officer in fickle wind conditions.
39m Burger motor yacht Areti I sold - A sales report from BOAT International on the 39m motor yacht Areti I, with a sidebar featuring links to articles on yacht design and builders.
How the America's Cup changed tack forever - An article from Stuff discussing how Team New Zealand has agreed to cede power, a major change to the traditional America's Cup protocol.
The latest developments in the Copa América after the Barcelona failure - A report on the America's Cup from ara.cat, which notes that the competition is still exploring ways to be more attractive after the "failure" of the last edition.
Dan Lenard conquers the Adriatic Sea and sets new record - A story about Dan Lenard's new record, with a related piece asking if the new America's Cup Protocol hurts the event's tradition.
South Dakota announced 2025 triathlon schedule - An article about the University of South Dakota's triathlon schedule, which mentions the Americas' Championship and a collegiate cup.
What the ILCA Senior Europeans leaves in its wake - A wrap-up of the ILCA Senior Europeans, which includes a banner ad for C-Tech, a sponsor with strong ties to the America's Cup.
RORC Announces Dates for 2027 Admiral's Cup - An announcement about the 2027 Admiral's Cup, which will feature a mix of inshore and offshore races, including the Rolex Fastnet Race, and is open to teams from Europe, the Americas, and Asia.
52 Super Series: Primed and prepared to perform in Puerto Portals - A preview of the 52 Super Series event in Puerto Portals, mentioning that a sailor on the Quantum Racing team was part of the America's Cup-winning BMW Oracle Racing team.
Austria attacks Venice with balloon bombs - A history article that mentions the America's Cup in a related "Imaginary Regatta" of past winners.
2025 World Cup Series : Alessandro Tomasi and Maddalena Spanu win Türkiye event - An article mentioning that the next America's Cup is set to take place in Naples in 2027.
Twenty years strong: Iconic Ida Lewis Distance Race served up a high-seas showdown - A news story about the Ida Lewis Distance Race, with an ad for C-Tech, a company with ties to the America's Cup.
Aussies back on top of the season leaderboard after nail-biting Podium Final in Germany - A report on the SailGP event in Germany, which includes ads for companies like C-Tech and Zhik, both of which have been associated with the America's Cup.
Riding the storm: EPL 'to buck global downturn in next cycle' | SportBusiness - An article that discusses the commercial side of the America's Cup, noting that it is modeling its commercial shake-up on the business of F1.
2025 Personal Ensign Stakes at a Glance | America's Best Racing - A horse racing-focused article from America's Best Racing that mentions the Breeders' Cup Distaff.
52 Super Series // Primed and prepared to perform in Puerto Portals - A preview of the 52 Super Series event in Puerto Portals, mentioning a sailor who was a data and performance engineer for the America's Cup-winning BMW Oracle Racing team.
Yanmar Named Title Sponsor of Dragon Gold Cup 2025 - An announcement that Yanmar is the title sponsor for the Dragon Gold Cup and also the Official Marine Partner of the 37th America's Cup in Barcelona.
SailGP consolidates calendar with multiple hosting rights extensions - A report on SailGP that has an embedded ad for a "Business of the America's Cup" data product.
52 SUPER SERIES - Puerto Portals - An article about the 52 Super Series event that mentions a sailor with an impressive background working with America's Cup teams.
GL52 Little Traverse Cup 2025 - Overall - A report on the Little Traverse Cup, with a footer ad for C-Tech, an America's Cup-related company.
Yacht Racing Life Podcast: SailGP Sassnitz analysis - An episode of the podcast featuring Justin Chisholm and Magnus Wheatley breaking down the drama of the Germany Sail Grand Prix in Sassnitz, including France's win, a crash, and the challenging venue.
Packed programme for the Maxi fleet - A mid-season update from the International Maxi Association outlining a packed schedule of racing for the Maxi fleet.
Supercharging the America's Cup - An article from Yacht Racing Life about the new America's Cup Protocol, which is intended to create a more dynamic and continuous future for the event.
SB20 Europeans 2025 set to sparkle in Ostend - A preview of the 2025 SB20 European Championship in Ostend, mentioning key competitors including Paul Loiseau, a youth bronze medalist, and Ian Garreta, a European Match Racing champion.
France wins Germany Sail Grand Prix just days after driver is released from hospital - A report on the France SailGP Team's victory at the Germany Sail Grand Prix, just days after their driver was hospitalized following an incident.
SailGP: French win Final at Sassnitz, Germany - A report from Sail-World on the French team's win at the Germany Sail Grand Prix, with a final that included Great Britain and the BONDS Flying Roos.
The Ocean Race Europe - Leg 2: A Fresh Start - An article from The Ocean Race about the start of Leg 2 of The Ocean Race Europe from Portsmouth, highlighting the importance of the race for offshore sailing.
BONDS Flying Roos rule and records fall on dramatic opener in Sassnitz - A recap of the first day of the Germany Sail Grand Prix where the BONDS Flying Roos (Australia) took the lead, and the US team was disqualified after a collision with the British boat.
Fairytale win for France in SailGP Germany debut - A story on the "fairytale" win for France, who had to overcome significant damage to their boat to compete.
Germany Sail Grand Prix – France SailGP Team claimed their first Grand Prix event win of 2025 - A news report from Sailweb on the Germany Sail Grand Prix, highlighting France's first win of the 2025 season.
SailGP Germany: Black Foils finish fourth in Sassnitz, France claim first win of the season - An article from the NZ Herald about the Black Foils (New Zealand) finishing fourth at the Germany Sail Grand Prix and losing their top spot on the season leaderboard.
SailGP: A French coup and a German success - A report from YACHT magazine on the SailGP event, noting the French victory and the success of the German team at their home event.
Victory for the home team at the German debut of SailGP - An article from float Magazin celebrating the successful debut of SailGP in Germany and the home team's victory in the opening race.
Team Malizia, Skippered by Will Harris, Sets Off on The Ocean Race Europe 2025's Longest Leg 2 - A news story from Team Malizia on the start of the longest leg of The Ocean Race Europe 2025.
France wins Germany Sail Grand Prix just days after driver is released from hospital - A report on the France SailGP Team's victory at the Germany Sail Grand Prix, just days after their driver was hospitalized following an incident.
SailGP: French win Final at Sassnitz, Germany - A report from Sail-World on the French team's win at the Germany Sail Grand Prix, with a final that included Great Britain and the BONDS Flying Roos.
The Ocean Race Europe - Leg 2: A Fresh Start - An article from The Ocean Race about the start of Leg 2 of The Ocean Race Europe from Portsmouth, highlighting the importance of the race for offshore sailing.
BONDS Flying Roos rule and records fall on dramatic opener in Sassnitz - A recap of the first day of the Germany Sail Grand Prix where the BONDS Flying Roos (Australia) took the lead, and the US team was disqualified after a collision with the British boat.
Fairytale win for France in SailGP Germany debut - A story on the "fairytale" win for France, who had to overcome significant damage to their boat to compete.
Germany Sail Grand Prix – France SailGP Team claimed their first Grand Prix event win of 2025 - A news report from Sailweb on the Germany Sail Grand Prix, highlighting France's first win of the 2025 season.
SailGP Germany: Black Foils finish fourth in Sassnitz, France claim first win of the season - An article from the NZ Herald about the Black Foils (New Zealand) finishing fourth at the Germany Sail Grand Prix and losing their top spot on the season leaderboard.
SailGP: A French coup and a German success - A report from YACHT magazine on the SailGP event, noting the French victory and the success of the German team at their home event.
Victory for the home team at the German debut of SailGP - An article from float Magazin celebrating the successful debut of SailGP in Germany and the home team's victory in the opening race.
Team Malizia, Skippered by Will Harris, Sets Off on The Ocean Race Europe 2025's Longest Leg 2 - A news story from Team Malizia on the start of the longest leg of The Ocean Race Europe 2025.
Race Against Time After USA Collide With Emirates GBR in Sassnitz - A report on the collision between the USA SailGP Team and Emirates GBR at the Germany Sail Grand Prix, detailing the significant damage to both boats.
Aussies dominate 'survival conditions' to lead German SailGP opener - A report on the first day of the Germany Sail Grand Prix where the Australian team dominated the challenging conditions.
SailGP: French take Final at Sassnitz, Germany - An article about the French team's final victory at the Germany Sail Grand Prix, with an advertising banner for Hyde Sails.
Fleet storms out of Portsmouth as Leg 2 of The Ocean Race Europe begins - A news story about the start of Leg 2 of The Ocean Race Europe from Portsmouth.
Fairytale win for France in SailGP Germany debut - An article about the French team's "fairytale" win at the Germany Sail Grand Prix, with an advertising banner for Switch One Design.
All New World Champions crowned at the 2025 Garmin ORC World Championship - A report on the 2025 Garmin ORC World Championship where new champions were crowned in Classes A, B, and C.
12sqM Sharpie European Championship 2025 at Brancaster Staithe Sailing Club - A preview of the 12sqM Sharpie European Championship 2025, a historic dinghy class with a long history of racing in Europe.
Like a Phoenix from the Ashes, Emirates GBR Rise to Secure Podium in Sassnitz - A story about the Emirates GBR team's successful comeback to secure a podium finish at the Germany Sail Grand Prix after their boat was severely damaged in a collision.
Catalina Yachts and Tripp Design partner on all-new Catalina 48 - A news story about the collaboration between Catalina Yachts and Tripp Design Naval Architecture on the new Catalina 48 sailboat.
SailGP confirms long-term commitment to racing in Germany, Australia, Brazil, USA, UK and UAE - A news release announcing SailGP's multi-year commitment to racing in several key countries, including Germany and the UK.
The Louis Vuitton 38th America's Cup protocol revealed - A report on the new protocol for the 38th America's Cup, which reveals a new partnership for the long-term future of the event.
Naples Secures the America's Cup - An article from Il Mattino about Naples securing the 38th America's Cup, an event "strongly desired by the Government."
'Seismic shift in attitude' praised - A report on the return of the Women's America's Cup for the 38th edition in Naples, which will require all teams competing in the main regatta to also enter a women's team.
SailGP: Exclusive interview with the boss - Russell Coutts in conversation - An interview with Russell Coutts from YACHT magazine, where he discusses the origins of SailGP after the 2017 America's Cup.
Calm seas and close rivalries open Hamilton Island Race Week's 40th edition - An article about Hamilton Island Race Week that includes banner ads for various sailing-related companies, including one with ties to the America's Cup.
SLIDESHOW: Meet the 2025 Travers Stakes Contenders - A horse racing-focused article from America's Best Racing with no direct link to sailing.
WingFoil Racing World Cup // Italy eyeing double Gold in Istanbul - A preview of the WingFoil Racing World Cup, which mentions other major sailing events like the America's Cup and the Olympics.
Return of the 42nd Schaefer Marine Art Exhibition to Newport - A news story about a marine art exhibition that features a painting of the 1899 America's Cup yacht Columbia.
Worth A Thousand Words: The iconic pictures that put Perth on the map - An article about a photographer who recalls the huge celebration in Perth after Australia won the America's Cup.
Canadian women, men reach semifinals at inaugural 3x3 wheelchair basketball world championships - An article about wheelchair basketball that mentions Canadian women winning a bronze medal at the America's Cup.
Leopard 46: Cruising Cat with Hybrid Power - A review of the new Leopard 46 catamaran, highlighting its hybrid propulsion system and responsive sailing performance, noting it can reach 7 knots in 10-15 knots of wind.
Maretron’s MConnect Explained - An article explaining the benefits of Maretron's MConnect system, a cost-effective way to view and control a boat's systems through a customizable graphical user interface.