Sail Yachting Updates

Maxi Yacht Rolex Cup begins in Porto Cervo

The prestigious Maxi Yacht Rolex Cup kicked off in Porto Cervo, Italy, from September 7–13. This annual regatta gathers the world’s top maxi yachts and crews for five days of high-stakes competition, testing both boat design and teamwork in challenging conditions and varied wind.

2025 Star World Championship returns to Split

Split, Croatia, is hosting the International Star Class World Championship from September 7–13. With 107 teams from 20 nations and numerous past champions competing, the event blends century-old tradition with top-level tactical racing and international camaraderie.

Lagoon Eighty 2 supercat launched at Cannes

Lagoon launched its largest sailing catamaran ever—the Lagoon Eighty 2—at the Bordeaux shipyard and Cannes Yachting Festival. This 24-metre supercat breaks new ground with a private terrace, solar power integration, and bio-sourced resin construction for reduced carbon emissions. The first hull, "Imladris," will be chartered in Greece.

McConaghy’s Eco Panther 68 redefines green cruising

McConaghy debuted their Eco Panther 68 sailing catamaran, a hybrid-electric model focusing on lightweight construction and sustainable operations. The vessel can cruise using solar electricity and hydro generation, avoiding the need for a backup diesel generator during daily use and offering a modern eco-luxury experience.

Rolex Big Boat Series runs in San Francisco

The 61st Rolex Big Boat Series, a highlight of the West Coast sailing calendar, is underway from September 10–14 on San Francisco Bay. The regatta brings together top sailors from across the country for fast, thrilling competition in ideal late-summer conditions.