SaiLink - 2025 - August 22

• 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.
• SB20 European Championship 2025 at the Royal North Sea Yacht Club - Day 2 - A daily update on the SB20 European Championship, highlighting the tight competition and the importance of physiotherapists for tired crews.
• New and old talent to be featured at the 20th Annual Detroit Cup - A preview of the 20th Annual Detroit Cup, which will feature a mix of veteran and up-and-coming match race sailors.
• RORC announces dates for 2027 Admiral's Cup, building on spectacular comeback - RORC announces the dates for the 2027 Admiral's Cup, with the goal of raising the bar for this prestigious team racing event.
• 52 Super Series // Sled move into contention with race win at Puerto Portals 52... - A report from the 52 Super Series at Puerto Portals, where team Sled earned a race win to move up the leaderboard.
• Allen Burton Week 2025 - N12 National Championship - Runners and Riders - A rundown of the top contenders for the N12 National Championship, noting that some competitors have become UK Team Racing Champions.
• Team Malizia Flies By Matosinhos/Porto And Pushes Towards Spain In The Ocean Race... - An update from The Ocean Race Europe, detailing Team Malizia's progress on Leg 2 and the close racing.
• National Yacht Club Cruising Group Join With Howth YC in Successful Lambay Rally - A news story about a successful joint rally between the cruising groups of the National Yacht Club and Howth YC to Lambay Island.
• Monkstown Bay SC August League Sees Tight Racing Battles - A report on the August League at Monkstown Bay Sailing Club, which is seeing close competition among the participants.
• France pull off miracle comeback to win first Germany Sail Grand Prix - A report on France's miraculous comeback victory at the Germany Sail Grand Prix with the help of SailGP's Tech Team.
• Fireball Worlds 2025 Runners, Riders & Rascals: Team GB Storm Garda in the Italian job - A preview of the Fireball World Championships, highlighting the top British teams competing on Lake Garda.
• SailGP: France pull off miracle comeback to win first Germany Sail Grand Prix - Another article on France's improbable victory at the Germany Sail Grand Prix, emphasizing their resilience and teamwork.
• Two Gold, One Bronze for Team USA at Junior Pan American Games - A report on the success of Team USA at the Junior Pan American Games, with sailors earning two gold and one bronze medal.
• SailGP: Black Foils remain in contention for Season 5 - An update on the SailGP Season 5 standings, noting that the Black Foils remain in contention after finishing fleet racing just behind France.
• RORC announces dates for 2027 Admiral's Cup, building on spectacular comeback - An article from the Rolex Fastnet Race site confirming the 2027 Admiral's Cup dates and calling it "the ultimate test of team racing in offshore sailing."
• Dreamy Foiling Conditions - Day 2 - Leg 2 of The Ocean Race Europe - A team update from The Ocean Race Europe's Leg 2, describing the varied sailing conditions experienced by Team Malizia.
• Female sailors make up 55% of professionals leading teams this edition - An announcement from the Clipper Race, highlighting that 55% of the professional skippers for the current edition are women.
• Vela Racing Wins the 2025 U.S. Women's Match Racing Championship - A report on Vela Racing's victory at the 2025 U.S. Women's Match Racing Championship in San Francisco.
• Global sailing teams prepare for Admiral's Cup 2027 - A news piece from the marine industry confirming the dates for the 2027 Admiral's Cup, following its successful return.
• New and old talent to be featured at the 20th Annual Detroit Cup - A preview of the 20th International Match Race for the Detroit Cup, which will be hosted by the Bayview Yacht Club.
• Falmouth Sailing Week 2025 - An article about Falmouth Sailing Week, with a link to a preview of the International Match Race for the Detroit Cup.
• RStGYC Ted Trio Move up to Second, Dempsey's Royal Irish Crew Climb to Fifth at SB20... - An update from the SB20 European Championships, noting that two Irish crews have moved up in the standings after close racing.
• RORC announces dates for 2027 Admiral's Cup, building on spectacular comeback - An article about the announcement of the 2027 Admiral's Cup, noting that the 2025 edition featured match racing tactics on the last legs.
• Plans underway for 2027 Admiral's Cup - A news story about the 2027 Admiral's Cup, which is intended to "raise the bar" for team offshore racing.
• 40th Hamilton Island Race Week - Day 3 - A recap of the third day of Hamilton Island Race Week, which featured classic racing conditions in the Whitsundays.
• SailGP RaceScape XR Invites Apple Vision Pro Owners To Learn About Competitive Sail Racing - An article about a new virtual reality app that allows Apple Vision Pro owners to learn about competitive sailing.
• Curmudgeon's Observation - A blog post from Scuttlebutt Sailing News with a collection of sailing links, including ones about the Match Racing Tour.
• Cowes Week 2025 Delivers Spectacular Racing and Unforgettable Finale - A report on the thrilling Cowes Week 2025, which featured competitive racing across a variety of classes, including the Cape31s, J70s, SB20s, and Swallows.
• 2025 Puerto Portals 52 Super Series Sailing Week - Day 2 - A report on the Puerto Portals 52 Super Series, noting that American Magic Quantum Racing is tied for third place after the second day of racing.
• The Ocean Race Europe 2025: The battle at the front remains on a knife-edge! - A YouTube video about the tight racing and ongoing battle at the front of The Ocean Race Europe 2025 fleet.
• Fireball Worlds 2025 Runners, Riders & Rascals: Team GB Storm Garda in the Italian job - A preview of the 2025 Fireball World Championships, noting that Team GB is expected to be a strong contender.
• High-Speed action kicks off day one of the iQFOiL International Games at the 2025 Vanora... - A report on the start of the iQFOiL International Games, which featured high-speed action for Senior and U19 fleets.
• The World's Newest (And Largest) Cruise Ship Is Now Setting Sail From Florida - A news story about Royal Caribbean's Star of the Seas, the world's newest and largest cruise ship, now sailing from Port Canaveral, Florida.
• Sassnitz was perfect showcase of sailing, says Germany's Heil - A quote from German driver Erik Heil, who believes the inaugural Germany Sail Grand Prix was a perfect showcase for the sport.
• Where Sailing Is Still a Community Endeavor - A feature on the legacy of Francis “Flyer” Santos, who believed every kid should learn how to sail and swim.
• Falmouth Sailing Week 2025 - A report on the 2025 Falmouth Sailing Week, which had a total of 172 boats entered across multiple racing areas.
• 2025 Puerto Portals 52 Super Series Sailing Week - Day 2 - A report from the 52 Super Series event at Puerto Portals, highlighting the sailing conditions and Sled's lead at the first mark.
• Sail festival of shipping heritage begins in Amsterdam - An article about the start of Amsterdam's five-day Sail festival, which features a parade of heritage vessels from around the world.
• New and old talent to be featured at the 20th Annual Detroit Cup - A preview of the 20th Annual Detroit Cup, which is the final event of the 2025 USA Grand Slam series and will feature eight teams.
• RORC announces dates for 2027 Admiral's Cup - An article from Sail-World.com about the Royal Ocean Racing Club (RORC) confirming the dates for the 2027 Admiral's Cup after its successful return.
• X-Yachts' XR 41 Crowned ORC World Champions - Class B - A news story about the X-Yachts XR 41 winning the ORC Worlds in Class B, achieving the company's goal of designing a world-championship-winning boat.
• Irish Fireball Exodus to Lake Garda is underway - A preview of the upcoming Fireball Worlds on Lake Garda, noting the large fleet and the debut of the latest Fireball design.
• Falmouth Sailing Week 2025 - A report on the winners of various classes at Falmouth Sailing Week, including the St Mawes One Design and Falmouth Working Boat classes.
• The Ocean Race Europe Leg 2 - Day 3 - A daily update on The Ocean Race Europe, which mentions the use of One Design boats and features a link to PredictWind routing software.
• Damen Yachting's first Xplorer 60 and Yacht Support 53 delivered to same owner - A news piece from BOAT International about the delivery of two new superyachts, the Xplorer 60 and Yacht Support 53, to a single owner.
• PRO-SET Epoxy and Ovington Boats Flying Fifteen Worlds at the WPNSA, UK - Day 3 - A report from the Flying Fifteen Worlds at the WPNSA in the UK, sponsored by PRO-SET Epoxy and Ovington Boats.
• An interview with Dale Dunning on the 2025 Thunderbird PNW Championship Regatta - An interview with Dale Dunning about the 2025 Thunderbird PNW Championship Regatta, highlighting the unique character of one-design classes that are strong in specific regions.
• Irish Fireball Exodus to Lake Garda is underway - Another article on the Irish Fireball fleet heading to Lake Garda for the World Championships, with a link to Hyde Sails one-design products.
• The best 27 foot boats: the Hunter Ranger 265 + 5 other models - A review from Practical Boat Owner of classic 27-foot boat designs, including the Hunter Ranger 265.
• One year on from America's Cup: investments 'slow' with no 'substantial' changes in Barceloneta - An article from Catalan News about slow investments and a lack of substantial changes in Barceloneta, one year after the America's Cup.
• Vale – Peter “Pete” Lester - A tribute to Peter "Pete" Lester, an America's Cup and global sailing legend who recently passed away.
• Fireball World Championship 2025: record participation on Lake Garda - A preview of the Fireball World Championship on Lake Garda, which will feature Olympian and America's Cup veteran Pietro D'Alì.
• Plate victory moves apprentice jockey Moran atop Eclipse Award discussion - A Canadian news story that mentions Canada's focus on winning a bronze medal after losing to the U.S. in a sailing event, likely the America's Cup.
• Plans underway for 2027 Admiral's Cup - An article about the 2027 Admiral's Cup, which is drawing interest from teams across Europe, the Americas, Asia, and Oceania.
• New and old talent to be featured at the 20th Annual Detroit Cup - A preview of the 20th Annual Detroit Cup, with a sidebar that mentions news categories including America's Cup and Vendée Globe.
• JUST SEND IT | iQFOiL Games underway in Silvaplana | Day 1 Highlights - A YouTube video featuring highlights from the iQFOiL Games, with a related video link that asks if there is a "seismic" change for the America's Cup.
• Zoi Sadowski-Synnott plotting another history-making Winter Olympics - An article about snowboarder Zoi Sadowski-Synnott that includes a related video about "Big changes for future of America's Cup in new protocol".
• SB20 European Championship 2025 at the Royal North Sea Yacht Club - Day 2 - A report from the SB20 European Championship that includes banner ads for C-Tech and Zhik, both of which have been associated with the America's Cup.
• Falmouth Sailing Week 2025 - An article from Yachts and Yachting about Falmouth Sailing Week, mentioning various sponsors and advertisers like Melges 15, Noble Marine, Barton Marine, and Zhik.
• Joshua Schopfer in the Mini Transat - An intense start to the season! - A news story about Joshua Schopfer's intense start to the season in the Mini Transat, with links to sponsors like Cyclops Marine and ICOM UK.
• Yacht Racing Life Podcast: The new America's Cup Protocol - An episode of the podcast featuring Justin Chisholm, Andy Rice, and Dave Reed discussing the new America's Cup Protocol and the potential for a new, centralized governing body to end the "boom and bust" cycle of the event.
• Alkedo Vita's strong performance at the 52 Super Series - A report on Andrea Lacorte's team, Alkedo Vita, and their strong performance at only their second-ever 52 Super Series regatta, the Galicia 52 Super Series Royal Cup.
• SailGP Sassnitz analysis - An analysis of the SailGP event in Sassnitz, which saw a dramatic first win of the season for France, a resurgence from Great Britain, and consistent results from Australia.
• A conversation with Classe Mini skipper Ambre Hasson - An interview with Mini Transat skipper Ambre Hasson about her 2025 campaign, mentioning the buzz around her new Quantum Sails.
• Plans underway for 2027 Admiral's Cup - An article from Scuttlebutt Sailing News about plans for the 2027 Admiral's Cup, which is considered the "ultimate test of team racing in offshore sailing."
• Global sailing teams prepare for Admiral's Cup 2027 - A report on the 2027 Admiral's Cup from Marine Industry News, which is described as an offshore racing championship with a demanding format.
• RORC Announces Dates for 2027 Admiral's Cup - An announcement from Afloat.ie about the dates for the 2027 Admiral's Cup, noting that the event intends to "raise the bar even higher."
• 40th Hamilton Island Race Week - Day 2 - A report on Hamilton Island Race Week, mentioning that helmsman Gavin Brady is fresh off a second-place finish at the recent Admiral's Cup.
• The Ocean Race Europe // All to play for as fleet packs tight toward Cape Finisterre - A news story about The Ocean Race Europe with a sidebar that includes a link to an article about the 2027 Admiral's Cup.
• Yanmar named title sponsor of Dragon Gold Cup 2025 - A news release about Yanmar sponsoring the Dragon Gold Cup, with a link to a separate article about the 2027 Admiral's Cup.
• SailGP 2026: Multi-year racing calendar confirmed - An article about the SailGP 2026 calendar, with a link to the "Global sailing teams prepare for Admiral's Cup 2027" story as a "Previous Story."
• The Ocean Race Europe Fleet Compresses at Ushant After Sleepless Night as Drag Race to... - A report on The Ocean Race Europe that includes an unrelated link to a story about Royal Hong Kong's 'Beau Geste' setting the early pace in the Admiral's Cup.

2025 Puerto Portals 52 Super Series Sailing Week - Practice race - A report on the 2025 Puerto Portals 52 Super Series Sailing Week, noting that the practice races were won by Tony Langley's Gladiator and Doug DeVos' American Magic Quantum Racing.