Andy Camarda, of J Boats Midwest, takes us onboard the first J/7 to sail the waters of Lake Michigan, with a casual Chicago harbor cruise where he shares his first impressions of a boat designed for all levels of sailors.

Sailing World Boat of the Year judges Erik Shampain and Mike Ingham sail the J/7, a new day sailer from J Boats. With a jib-and-main sail combination. large cockpit, and simple interior, J Boats aims to offer a versatile boat for club sailing programs, casual racing and recreational sailing. This short captures BOTY testing in February 2025 in St. Petersburg, Florida.

The US-built Storm 18, from Storm Marine and Fulcrum Speedworks, is designed to be a versatile platform to serve the needs of club sailing programs, team racing, match racing and recreational sailing. Sailing World's Boat of the Year test team put the boat through its paces in February in St. Petersburg, Florida.

Sailing World's Boat of the Year test team rigged up the doublehanded skiff-like VX Two for an exhilerating session in St. Petersburg in February. Here's a look and insight from the US dealer on the details and expectations for this new one-design dinghy.

The doublehanded BirdyFish foiler is a foiling scow that puts flight into the hands of new foilers and fanatics alike. Sailing World's Boat of the Year test team took flight in February in St. Petersburg, Florida. Here's a look and insight into what make it all work.

Check out all the action from the final day of racing in Chicago for the 2025 Helly Hansen Sailing World Regatta Series. #SailingWorldRegattaSeries #HellyHansenSailing #Sailing #OneDesignSailing #SailingWorld #SailRacing Follow the Helly Hansen Sailing World Regatta Series: https://www.instagram.com/sailingworldregattaseries/ https://www.facebook.com/SailingWorldRegattaSeries Want to sail in the Helly Hansen Sailing World Regatta Series: https://www.sailingworld.com/regatta-series/ Catch up on sailing news at Sailing World magazine: https://www.sailingworld.com/ Shop Helly Hansen sailing gear: https://www.hellyhansen.com/activity/sailing

Jeremy Alexis and Jocelyn Saxon's Melges 32 Fleetwood won its PHRF 1 division at the 2025 Helly Hansen Sailing World Regatta Series in Chicago and the overall title. Sailing World's Dave Reed interview the two sailors about their regatta experience and the steps the team has taken to get faster.

Check out all the action from the second day of racing in Chicago for the 2025 Helly Hansen Sailing World Regatta Series. #SailingWorldRegattaSeries #HellyHansenSailing #Sailing #OneDesignSailing #SailingWorld #SailRacing Follow the Helly Hansen Sailing World Regatta Series: https://www.instagram.com/sailingworldregattaseries/ https://www.facebook.com/SailingWorldRegattaSeries Want to sail in the Helly Hansen Sailing World Regatta Series: https://www.sailingworld.com/regatta-series/ Catch up on sailing news at Sailing World magazine: https://www.sailingworld.com/ Shop Helly Hansen sailing gear: https://www.hellyhansen.com/activity/sailing

Meet the J/Boat crews making waves in Chicago. ? Team Shamrock is using this weekend's ORC distance race as their Mac Race warmup. ? Team Exile? Just stoked to be in the city, on the lake, and sailing with friends who feel like family. #SailingWorldRegattaSeries #HellyHansenSailing #Sailing #OneDesignSailing #SailingWorld #SailRacing #quantumsails #marlowropes #riggedbymarlow #hellyhansen #mountgayrum #sunsailholidays #teamonenewport #USSailing #jboats #ripebarjuice Follow the Helly Hansen Sailing World Regatta Series: https://www.instagram.com/sailingworldregattaseries/ https://www.facebook.com/SailingWorldRegattaSeries Want to sail in the Helly Hansen Sailing World Regatta Series: https://www.sailingworld.com/regatta-series/ Catch up on sailing news at Sailing World magazine: https://www.sailingworld.com/ Shop Helly Hansen sailing gear: https://www.hellyhansen.com/activity/sailing

Check out all the action from the first day of racing in Chicago for the 2025 Helly Hansen Sailing World Regatta Series. #SailingWorldRegattaSeries #HellyHansenSailing #Sailing #OneDesignSailing #SailingWorld #SailRacing Follow the Helly Hansen Sailing World Regatta Series: https://www.instagram.com/sailingworldregattaseries/ https://www.facebook.com/SailingWorldRegattaSeries Want to sail in the Helly Hansen Sailing World Regatta Series: https://www.sailingworld.com/regatta-series/ Catch up on sailing news at Sailing World magazine: https://www.sailingworld.com/ Shop Helly Hansen sailing gear: https://www.hellyhansen.com/activity/sailing

Meet the most loyal crew on Lake Michigan. This ORC sailor doesn't hit the racecourse without their four-legged teammate-proving that the best sailing partners don't always stand on two feet. ???

Ahead of the Helly Hansen Sailing World Regatta in Chicago put the mics on Cate Muller-Terhune's J/70 Casting Couch for a J/70 practice session. Listen in as we folloow Cate, Allan Terhune, Nick Turney and Steve Hunt through a quick windward/leeward lap.

Sailors Jake Thomas on Smoke Show (JPK 10.80) and Erin Colpaert on Lioness (Cal 25) share what keeps them coming back to the Helly Hansen Sailing World Regatta Series-and why they #RaceWithUs. Follow the Helly Hansen Sailing World Regatta Series: https://www.instagram.com/sailingworldregattaseries/ https://www.facebook.com/SailingWorldRegattaSeries Want to sail in the Helly Hansen Sailing World Regatta Series: https://www.sailingworld.com/regatta-series/ Catch up on sailing news at Sailing World magazine: https://www.sailingworld.com/ Shop Helly Hansen sailing gear: https://www.hellyhansen.com/activity/sailing #SailingWorldRegattaSeries #HellyHansenSailing #Sailing #OneDesignSailing #SailRacing #quantumsails #marlowropes #riggedbymarlow #hellyhansen #mountgayrum #sunsailholidays #teamonenewport #sailingworld #USSailing #jboats #ripebarjuice

At the Helly Hansen Sailing World Regatta Series in Detroit, the Cal 25s fleet was small but mighty but no match for the expertise of the father/son team of Paul and Ross Nuechterlein's Never Alone. Their class win put them in the running for the regatta's overall title and a berth at the Caribbean Championship with @SunsailHolidays. We caught up with the team after their win, and confident they'll be an excellent addition to the Caribbean Championship lineup.

Step onto the docks at Bayview Yacht Club and into the heart of the J/Boat scene at the Helly Hansen Sailing World Regatta Series in Detroit. #SailingWorld #RegattaSeries #HellyHansenSailing #HellyHansen #RaceWithUs Follow the Helly Hansen Sailing World Regatta Series: https://www.instagram.com/sailingworldregattaseries/ https://www.facebook.com/SailingWorldRegattaSeries Want to sail in the Helly Hansen Sailing World Regatta Series: https://www.sailingworld.com/regatta-series/ Catch up on sailing news at Sailing World magazine: https://www.sailingworld.com/ Shop Helly Hansen sailing gear: https://www.hellyhansen.com/activity/sailing

Two legendary fleets, one epic day on Lake St. Clair. Join Team Extreme 2 on the classic S2 7.9 and Team Tramp on the high-octane Melges 24 as they race in shifting winds and big breeze. #SailingWorld #RegattaSeries #HellyHansenSailing #HellyHansen #RaceWithUs Follow the Helly Hansen Sailing World Regatta Series: https://www.instagram.com/sailingworldregattaseries/ https://www.facebook.com/SailingWorldRegattaSeries Want to sail in the Helly Hansen Sailing World Regatta Series: https://www.sailingworld.com/regatta-series/ Catch up on sailing news at Sailing World magazine: https://www.sailingworld.com/ Shop Helly Hansen sailing gear: https://www.hellyhansen.com/activity/sailing

Sailing World mic'ed up the Macatawa Bay Youth Racing Team for the Helly Hansen Sailing World Regatta in Detroit for the Youth Keelboat Invitational Series, raced in Bayview Yacht Club's Ultimate 20s. Here's one high-action race from the series to learn how advanced youth racing it today.

Check out all the action from the final day of racing in Detroit for the 2025 Helly Hansen Sailing World Regatta Series. #SailingWorld #RegattaSeries #HellyHansenSailing #HellyHansen #RaceWithUs Follow the Helly Hansen Sailing World Regatta Series: https://www.instagram.com/sailingworldregattaseries/ https://www.facebook.com/SailingWorldRegattaSeries Want to sail in the Helly Hansen Sailing World Regatta Series: https://www.sailingworld.com/regatta-series/ Catch up on sailing news at Sailing World magazine: https://www.sailingworld.com/ Shop Helly Hansen sailing gear: https://www.hellyhansen.com/activity/sailing

Check out all the action from the second day of racing in Detroit for the 2025 Helly Hansen Sailing World Regatta Series. #SailingWorld #RegattaSeries #HellyHansenSailing #HellyHansen #RaceWithUs Follow the Helly Hansen Sailing World Regatta Series: https://www.instagram.com/sailingworldregattaseries/ https://www.facebook.com/SailingWorldRegattaSeries Want to sail in the Helly Hansen Sailing World Regatta Series: https://www.sailingworld.com/regatta-series/ Catch up on sailing news at Sailing World magazine: https://www.sailingworld.com/ Shop Helly Hansen sailing gear: https://www.hellyhansen.com/activity/sailing

Gain expert insights into Detroit's sailing conditions with Quantum's weather briefing. This session provides the key details you need to navigate the racecourse with confidence. Stay ahead of the competition and make the most of every shift!