News Archive
Presidential International Yacht Races 2025 in Turkey: ORC Rating Across All Events
19. Mar 2025
The Presidential International Yacht Races, a premier sailing series in Türkiye, will mark its sixth anniversary in 2025. Launched in 2020 by the Istanbul Open Sea Yacht Racing Club under the auspices of the Presidency of the Republic of Türkiye, the event has rapidly become one of the most prestigious regattas in the region. Designed to showcase Türkiye’s maritime excellence on the global stage, the series continues to attract elite sailors and teams worldwide.
St Barth Bucket 2025 - Champagne Sailing for Closing Day
17. Mar 2025
The visual today on the northwest side of St. Barths was nothing less than breathtaking as 26 Superyachts sailed custom courses of between 12 and 16.5 nautical miles and deployed their giant multi-colored spinnakers for final downwind legs to the finishes.
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15. Mar 2025
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2025 ORC World Championship Announces Garmin as Title Sponsor
14. Mar 2025
The organisers of the 2025 ORC World Championship—Kalev Yacht Club, the Tallinn Olympic Sailing Center, and the Estonian Yachting Union—are proud to announce Garmin® as the Title Sponsor of this prestigious event, set to take place from August 8–16, 2025, in Pirita, Tallinn, Estonia. The championship will officially be known as the Garmin ORC World Championship 2025.
St. Barth Bucket 2025: Time Honored Traditions and Innovations
13. Mar 2025
With the three-day St. Barths Bucket Regatta due to start Friday, 14 March, 30 of the world’s most magnificent superyachts – ranging in length from 28-56 meters – have descended on Gustavia Harbor, bringing color and grandeur to an already brilliant waterfront. The traditional Bucket racing (sailed under ORCsy, better known as the “Superyacht Rule”) will happen Friday through Sunday.
2025 Superyacht Challenge Antigua: Superyacht Challenge Antigua Wraps Up - Safe, Fair and Fun
10. Mar 2025
For four exhilarating days, the stunning waters off Antigua played host to the 14th edition of the Superyacht Challenge Antigua, bringing together a fleet of majestic yachts, passionate sailors, and an atmosphere charged with competition and camaraderie.
2025 Superyacht Challenge Antigua - Super Saturday
09. Mar 2025
The second race of the series was held in superb conditions off the South Coast of Antigua with a light to moderate easterly wind at the start. PRO Hank Stuart and the SYCA Race Committee chose an 18NM course with plenty of wind angles off the breeze. There were plenty of tactics and strategy in play for the seven-leg race.
2025 Superyacht Challenge Antigua - Sailing Skills & Paddleboard Thrills
08. Mar 2025
A tricky first day of racing for the Superyacht Challenge Antigua with 9-13 knots of breeze from the southeast oscillating throughout race-time. PRO Hank Stuart and the SYCA Race Committee set a seven-leg course of approximately 21NM, weaving inshore and offshore off the South Coast of Antigua.
2025 Superyacht Challenge Antigua - Solid Sou'easter and African Beasts!
07. Mar 2025
The 14th edition of the Superyacht Challenge Antigua roared to life on Thursday, 06 March, with a thrilling 20-knot breeze from the southeast. With the wind speed was soaring in the gusts into the high 20s and the Caribbean surf was churning below. The fleet of majestic superyachts produced an electrifying spectacle of raw power and grace.
Guaguanco IV Wins the 200 Millas A2 de Altea
04. Mar 2025
Juan and Thierry Lallemand of CN Altea take first place overall and in ORC B. Modul wins ORC A, and O’Marylou takes ORC C. The 39th edition of the 200 Millas A2 Winter Regatta, organized by Club Náutico de Altea and part of the Spanish A2 Offshore Racing Cup, has crowned its 2025 winners.
2025 Superyacht Challenge Antigua - Set for Thrilling Racing & Unrivalled Camaraderie
03. Mar 2025
The 14th edition of the Superyacht Challenge Antigua has attracted ten magnificent superyachts for the exclusive and exhilarating regatta to be held from 5th-9th March 2025. The event combines world-class racing with a relaxed, social atmosphere, emphasizing fun and friendly competition. There is no overall winner, the highly prized Gosnell Trophy is awarded to the yacht which competed in the Spirit of the Regatta as voted for by the competing yachts and the race committee.
ORC West Coast Championship 2025 – Part of the Rolex Big Boat Series
02. Mar 2025
Registration is now open for the 61st edition of the Rolex Big Boat Series, which also serves as the ORC West Coast Championship 2025. St. Francis Yacht Club invites ORC sailors from across North America to an intense week of competition on San Francisco Bay from September 10-14. The ORC class has become a key part of this prestigious regatta, attracting some of the best sailors and boats to the West Coast.
4th Full Moon Sailing Spectacle Croatia Preview
02. Mar 2025
From March 13th to 16th, JK Delfin will be organizing the Full Moon Sailing Spectacle Croatia 2025, featuring two ORC regattas: Full Moon Night Sprint Pula (9 nm) and Full Moon Day Race Pula - Mali Lošinj (42 nm). The Full Moon Sailing Spectacle is our largest sailing event and one of the most significant sailing competitions in Croatia.
ORC Sportboat European Championship 2025 – The Sportboat Fleet Gathers in May at Circolo Vela Torbole
28. Feb 2025
The ORC Sportboat European Championship will take place in Torbole from May 11 to 17, 2025. The event, set in one of the most renowned sailing venues thanks to its exceptional weather conditions, will be organized by Circolo Vela Torbole and the Offshore Racing Congress (ORC).
Scheveningen Hosts ORC ITC Meeting 2025: Key Discussions Ahead
22. Feb 2025
Next weekend, March 1-2, 2025, the ORC International Technical Committee (ITC) will convene in Scheveningen, the Netherlands, for another important meeting. With a strong tradition of hosting ITC gatherings, Scheveningen has proven to be a favored venue, and this year’s meeting is set to continue that legacy. Nearly all ITC experts are expected to attend, ensuring valuable discussions and progress in ORC technical developments.
ITC Spring Meeting: Exclusive Evening with Andy Claughton and the Latest ORC Updates
20. Feb 2025
Ahead of the ORC International Technical Committee (ITC) Spring Meeting in Scheveningen, sailing enthusiasts are invited to an open evening on February 28th at Jachtclub Scheveningen. Andy Claughton, ITC Chairman and a leading expert in yacht design and rating rules, will share insights on classic yachts, SuperYacht developments, and the latest ORC updates, including Weather Routing Scoring improvements and new rating rule innovations for 2025. Don't miss this unique opportunity to stay ahead in the world of competitive sailing!