Top 10 largest sailing yachts in the world

Written by SuperYacht Times

vie, 28 nov 2025 | 09:30
 

It has been some time since we last reviewed the world’s largest sailing yachts, and several major additions have entered the global fleet. The rankings have shifted. Below is an updated look at the top 10 largest sailing yachts in the world as of 2025.

 
 
Photo: Nobiskrug
1. Sailing Yacht A | 142.8-metres | Nobiskrug | 2017

 

No super sailing yacht list would be complete without the mention of the ever-controversial and highly innovative 142.8-metre Sailing Yacht A. Officially classified as a sail-assisted motor yacht, Sailing Yacht A blends elements of both sailing and motor yacht designs, but due to those imposing 100-metre-high carbon fibres masts, cuts our ‘largest sailing yachts in the world’ list. Built by Nobiskrugand

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Types of Sailing Competitions (Sailing Races)

 

 

 

https://www.yanmar.com/global

/about/sports/marine_sports/type-sailing/

In Sailing races, sailors compete against other boats for speed by using wind power received by their sails to generate propulsion without the use of engines, motors, or any other power source.
Olympic sailing competitions and other dinghy races are called one-design class, in which boats of the same type are used to decide the ranking according to the order of arrival. The series race format is the most common, with 2 to 5 races per regatta (one event), and often more than 10 races. For example, the boat that comes in first place gets 1 point, second place gets 2 points, and so on. The scores for all races are totaled and ranked from the lowest total score to

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Siradella gaña con autoridade a primeira etapa do Desafío Rías Baixas NB21

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30 Maio 2026

Siradella impúxose con autoridade na primeira etapa do Desafío Rías Baixas NB21, unha travesía de 50 millas náuticas entre a ría de Vigo e a de Muros e Noia.

A saída non foi sinxela para a frota, formada por unha vintena de veleiros, xa que ou vento demorou en aparecer e obrigou ao comité a adiantar a liña de saída cara á boca norte da ría viguesa. Finalmente foi entre 10 e 12 nós, primeiro do nordés e despois do noroeste, ou que permitiu desenvolver a proba con mellores condicións.

O Siradella, inscrito na clase A3 e tripulado por Francisco Gude, César Álvarez e Pablo Barreiro, completou ou percorrido en primeiro lugar e levou ou Trofeo Vepersa. Segundo, tamén en tempo real,

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Corazul Cruceros cancela su lanzamiento en España y su temporada mediterránea 2026 (Actualización a 3 de junio)

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 La naviera ha enviado el siguiente comunicado de prensa

Corazul Cruceros Anuncia Despliegue Estratégico en Brasil para su Temporada Inaugural 2026/2027
Corazul Cruceros ha anunciado un ajuste estratégico en su calendario de despliegue inaugural, según el cual la marca lanzará su primera temporada comercial directamente en Brasil para el periodo 2026/2027, posponiendo sus itinerarios inicialmente previstos por el Mediterráneo. Tras un análisis exhaustivo de las tendencias marítimas globales y los datos de distribución, la compañía ha concluido que el panorama actual de Sudamérica ofrece la base óptima para un lanzamiento de marca exitoso y sostenible.

Esta decisión alinea los recursos de Corazul con una ventana de mercado muy favorable en Sudamérica. La marca ha experimentado una respuesta excepcionalmente positiva por parte del sector turístico brasileño, con

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Storm Sails: Essential Safety Equipment for Every Sailor

https://www.uksailmakers.com/storm-sails/

 

Storm Sails: Essential Safety Equipment for Every Sailor

Storm sails are crucial safety equipment for any sailing vessel, whether you’re cruising coastal waters, racing, or heading offshore. While careful attention to weather forecasts can help avoid most storms, every sailor should be prepared for unexpected heavy weather conditions. Storm sails provide the confidence and control needed when conditions deteriorate beyond the capacity of your standard sail inventory.

Understanding Storm Sails

UK Sailmakers builds storm sails to the requirements World Sailing’s Offshore Special Regulations. The Offshore Special Regulations require racers to carry three storm sails: a storm trysail, storm jib and heavy weather jib. The storm trysail and storm jib must be made out of strong Dacron or HMPE (Spectra or Dyneema). These sails

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