Worldstar

08/03/2026

Today we celebrate the women who refuse to stay tied to the dock.

The tide is turning because of women who dare to go further, push harder, and prove that the sea belongs to everyone.

Our patron Pip Hare Ocean Racing shows us what fearless determination looks like on the world stage, grit, courage and relentless belief.

And Jaz Turner a sailor who doesn’t just challenge expectations, she smashes straight through them. Every mile she sails is a reminder that limits are often just stories waiting to be rewritten.

Today isn’t just about celebrating women.
It’s about celebrating strength, resilience and the power of people who change what’s possible.

Here’s to the women who navigate storms, chase horizons and inspire the next generation to step aboard.

Happy International Women’s Day.
The wind is rising, and so are we. ⛵💜 ⭐️

02/02/2026

Built on seamanship, not spectacle! ⭐️⭐️

Oceanic racing has been at the heart of the Royal Western Yacht Club for over 65 years and has been fundamental to Britain's sailing history.

26/01/2026

Girls power at its finest!

Congratulations to The Famous Project CIC crew!

Inspiring to all! ⭐️

🇫🇷 La boucle est bouclée !
The Famous Project CIC devient le tout premier équipage féminin à faire le tour du monde sans escale et sans assistance.
Un GRAND bravo à Alexia Barrier, Dee Caffari, Annemieke Bes, Rebecca Gmür Hornell, Deborah Blair, Molly LaPointe, Támara Echegoyen et Stacey Jackson qui entrent dans l’histoire.

🇬🇧 Full circle!
The Famous Project CIC becomes the first all-female crew to sail non-stop unassisted around the world.
MASSIVE congratulations to Alexia Barrier, Dee Caffari, Annemieke Bes, Rebecca Gmür Hornell, Deborah Blair, Molly LaPointe, Támara Echegoyen and Stacey Jackson who write their names in the history books.

22/01/2026

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WorldStar exists because serious ocean racing shouldn’t only be accessible to the elite.

This is a human-scale circumnavigation, built on seamanship, preparation, and responsibility.

Plymouth to Plymouth. One lap. No shortcuts.

Follow to find out more, and how to get involved ⛵

20/01/2026

Another fantastic boat for competing in the WorldStar this September!

If you’re interested get in touch with OC Performance Yacht Brokerage Services 😎

18/01/2026

We’ll be at boot Düsseldorf this week! ⭐

Not to sell hype, but to have proper conversations about the race, the requirements, and whether WorldStar is the right fit for you.

If you’re considering a campaign, building experience, or simply want to understand what WorldStar is (and isn’t), come and speak to us.

This race won’t be for everyone, but it might be for you and that’s exactly the point.

Message us if you’d like to arrange a conversation while we’re there or find Royal Western Yacht Club Commodore AdrianGray in Hall 10 on stand C07 ⛵

15/01/2026

Congratulations to Jaz Turner on her nomination in the Young Journalists Yachting Association Awards!

You can find out more and vote here 👇🏻

https://www.yachtsandyachting.com/news/292976/?source=facebook&fbclid=Iwb21leAPVpvpjbGNrA9Wm3GV4dG4DYWVtAjExAHNydGMGYXBwX2lkDDM1MDY4NTUzMTcyOAABHjRu6o9u79buQ3BLNV0ES5kZmWYg_Q5RikAaxViVn45EN53DMCUymVzNV3tb_aem_VfN9P9t1dV4YdfIsMIsK4w

The finalists of the Yachting Journalists' Association's Yachtsman of the Year and Young Sailor of the Year 2025 awards have been announced. [Photo (c) Yachting Journalists' Association] https://www.yachtsandyachting.com/news/292976/?source=facebook

12/01/2026

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08/01/2026

We spy with our little eyes Sailing.OneWorld!

Join Adrian Gray, Helen Baker and Nicolas Manthos at boot Düsseldorf ⛵️

Let us know below if you’re going!

07/01/2026

Guy Waites just casually sailing around the world, before he sets off to sail around the world 😁

Leg 4 is officially finished for UNICEF, and we have clinched 2nd place! 🥈🎉

What an amazing showing from our crew!

The eagle-eyed among you may have noticed that the finish line was declared at Virtual Mark Kulow - full story on why from Clipper below:

‘North Queensland including Airlie Beach is currently experiencing a developing tropical storm that has formed to its north, causing torrential rain, poor visibility and gale force wind with big squalls.
The Race Management Team has been watching this weather system closely as tropical storms like this can have cyclonic tendency. There has been growing concern that this would impact the safety of the yachts and the imminent Race Finish, especially due to the challenging navigation in this area.

Yesterday Race Director, Dale Smyth, instructed all yachts to declare the passing of waypoint 14 (Virtual Mark Kulow) at bearing 230T in case there was a need to retrospectively use this for the finish results.
Dale has now concluded that for the safety of the fleet and its Race Crew, Virtual Mark Kulow will be used as the Finish Line for Stage 5. This will allow the fleet to sail slowly and with extra caution through the Great Barrier Reef area and remaining Mandatory Gates. With the visibility poor, and gusts into the forties, it will remove the pressure of racing in the trickiest section of the stage.

With Teams GOSH and UNICEF already passing Virtual Mark Kulow and making their declarations earlier today, we can announce that they have taken first and second place on Stage 5: Sta-Lok Endurance Test. A huge congratulations to both on a cracking race.
The remainder of the fleet will now race towards the finishing mark before continuing a safety-first approach in Airlie Beach.’

01/01/2026

2026 is finally here and that means only 1 thing, WORLDSTAR 2026!!!! 🥳🥳🥳

This September the fleet will leave the Royal Western Yacht Club, Plymouth, on one of life’s most incredible journeys, sailing non-stop, around the world!!

This isn’t only a huge feat for Plymouth but for the UK!

In just 8 months and 26 days everyone can join us to say ‘Bon Voyage’ as our intrepid sailors take on the adventure of a lifetime!

Follow along and join us for what promises to bring history for UK sailing!

08/12/2025

We have received the very sad news that, due to her deteriorating health, Jazz Turner has unfortunately had to withdraw from the World Star 2026.

We know just how much this race meant to Jazz. She has been working tirelessly to pull things together and had recently found the perfect backer along with the perfect boat to enable her to fulfil her dreams.

The devastating reality of her condition has unfortunately taken over and now Jazz needs to focus on her and all those around her.

Jazz Turner, you are a truly remarkable young lady and have touched so many people's lives, not least your new friends at WorldStar HQ.

Always here for you ❤️