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Race for Title Tightens at the halfway point of the M32 World Championship

Day 2 of the 2025 Harken International Youth Match Racing Championship unfolded under a moody Pittwater sky, with rain and a firm southerly breeze shaping another day of match racing.

The Royal racing yacht Bluebottle GBR192 has written a major new chapter in international Dragon Class history by winning the legendary Marblehead Trophy. This is the first time Great Britain has ever claimed the Marblehead.

More images from Emirates Team NZ’s first training session in a pair of AC40s sailing off Auckland’s Eastern Beach. Shot by Emirates Team NZ.

The fleet was treated to a full spectrum of conditions over the weekend, beginning with a fresh northeast breeze on Day One. Winds ranged from 8-15 knots, settling at around a punchy 12-14 knots for the opening race.

After some tricky practice days when the northerly wind was blowing down from the black peaks of Jandía National Park, for the opening day of the 44Cup Marina Jandía the wind had generously veered beyond the forecast northeast.

Ryan McKillen’s Surge wins the day and takes the overall lead at the halfway point of the M32 World Championship in Miami. TUUCI and ChinaOne.Ningbo aren’t far behind!

Team Aqua lead after day one of the 44Cup Marina Jandía but by just one point from Aleph Racing. Having won the first race, placed third in the second race and then second in the final race of the day, Chris Bake’s Team Aqua leads after day one, but by just one point from Hugues…

With no retirements, a thrilling contest throughout the 18-strong fleet and near record-breaking speeds, the IMOCA Class delivered something spectacular in the season-ending Transat Café L’OR.

The Lanzarote Calero Sailing Team began its participation in the 44Cup Marina Jandía yesterday with a particularly meaningful day on and off the water.