Ostar and Twostar

30/10/2025

Looking for a great challenge for 2026? What about the Plymouth Fastnet 500? Starting in mid August, the 3rd edition of the race starts and finishes in Plymouth and is set to be the best yet!

For more information, the NoR and entry form:

The ‘Plymouth Fastnet 500 Race’ will start in Plymouth Sound, exit via the Western Entrance of Plymouth Sound, round the Fastnet Rock to port, pass the Isles of Scilly to port and then finish between the Breakwater Lighthouse and the navigation buoy, ‘Queens Ground’ in Plymouth Sound.

21/08/2025

Join the Worldstar ⭐️

06/08/2025

Amazing news Jaz Turner!

Worldstar is definitely pulling all the stars in!

THE NEWS IS OUT!!!

Our latest entrant is the formidable Jaz Turner 🥳

Having reached out to Jazz after her incredible solo, non-stop, unassisted circumnavigation of the UK and Ireland to hear the words "Your WorldStar race is actually what kicked all this off!" was incredible!

Jazz is a full-time wheelchair user and suffers from Ehlers Danlos Syndrome (EDS) “As my condition has progressed, the one thing I made sure of was that I never stopped sailing.”

Her bid for the WorldStar will make her the first female, disabled sailor to complete such a challenge.

Due to Jazz’s condition, she is seeking a yacht that will fit her specific needs. Her ideal specifications include:

• Length: 35–40 ft
• Hull: Long integral keel with keel or skeg rudder
• Rig: Ketch, cutter, or sloop
• Condition: Structurally sound with functional sea c***s, skin fittings, and windows, ready to be adapted for solo ocean racing.

Any vessel chosen will undergo modifications to support Turner’s solo circumnavigation, including reinforcement for safety straps, additional handles, and specialised equipment installations.

Jazz is also seeking sponsorship opportunities – both for the vessel itself and for the extensive outfitting required for a non-stop global race. Supporters will play a direct role in enabling this groundbreaking campaign, aligning with a story of courage, grit, and adventure that resonates with sailing enthusiasts worldwide.

This search for the right boat, alongside sponsorship and equipment support, is now critical to making her campaign a reality.

If you want to get involved and help Jazz achieve her dream, drop us a DM!

Welcome to WorldStar Jazz! We're looking forward to watching you sail around the world!

26/07/2025

Safe seas for our 2024 Twostar winner AJ Wanderlust - Jeanneau 45.2 Sailboat!

25/07/2025

Great to see Conor Fogers back on the start line at the Royal Western Yacht Club!

Will he be the first to get the triple star?!

Our next WorldStar entrant Conor Fogerty ⭐

Conor is one of Ireland’s most decorated offshore sailors, and he is aiming to join the ranks of WorldStar 2026. A veteran of the sea with over 35 transatlantic crossings, Conor is no stranger to pushing the limits. Conor competed in the 2017 OSTAR and his entry could see him move one race closer and be the first to achieve the triple STAR!

From battling currents off Rathlin Island to racing a Figaro 3 in Le Solitaire du Figaro, Conor’s career has blended fearless seamanship with world-class racing. WorldStar celebrates that spirit - rooted in self-reliance, courage, and tradition.

"This Everest of races, would not be possible without the support of friends and Members of Howth Yacht Club."

Now, he sets his sights on a bold new chapter. ⛵

Follow his journey as he prepares to take on this Corinthian challenge from the Royal Western Yacht Club, Plymouth in 2026.

Are you ready to join the line-up for the adventure of a lifetime? 🌊www.rwyc.org/worldstar”

19/07/2025

More incredible news from the Worldstar team, welcome aboard Devon Mind 💙

A perfect partnership, sailing helps build resilience, calm the mind and create vital head space for healing and connection.

Truly inspiring! 💙

We're delighted to share that Devon Mind has been selected as a supported 𝗖𝗵𝗮𝗿𝗶𝘁𝘆 𝗣𝗮𝗿𝘁𝗻𝗲𝗿 for the brand-new Worldstar 2026 sailing event hosted by Royal Western Yacht Club. ⛵

The exciting new round-the-world yacht race is scheduled to commence on Saturday 26 September 2026, and will start and finish in Plymouth Sound. The course is a non-stop circumnavigation challenge, with solo and double-handed participants heading south and then westward, around the Three Great Capes.

We are extremely grateful to be involved with such a unique event that will have global reach and raise the profile of , and are looking forward to working closely with RWYC to explore new opportunities to introduce more people to our local sailing community.

Read more about the partnership here: https://loom.ly/trEDlSo

26/06/2025

Who else could it have been!!

Fantastic to see Pip Hare Ocean Racing back with the stars! ⭐️

**STOP PRESS**

We interrupt this broadcast to bring you breaking news 👇

We are absolutely delighted to welcome solo ocean racing legend Pip Hare as the Patron of WORLDSTAR 2026 - our flagship round-the-world sailing event.

This is more than a title; it's a homecoming ⭐

Pip Hare Ocean Racing's journey as a solo oceanic sailor began with the Royal Western Yacht Club.

Back in 2009, she tackled one of her first major solo races, the OSTAR, hosted by the RWYC - a bold crossing that set her on the path to becoming one of the most respected figures in offshore sailing today.

“I began my solo racing career with the Royal Western Yacht Club when I competed in the OSTAR solo transatlantic race in 2009. Back then, I was struggling to break into the larger, professional races, but competing in the OSTAR gave me the opportunity to race on terms I could afford, and the racing was excellent. The Royal Western Yacht Club is not just offering a race but also building a supportive community that helps sailors prepare and gives them the best chance to achieve their goals. I have no doubt that if the WORLDSTAR had been running in the early years of my career, I would have been on the start line.”

Read the full press release here -www.rwyc.org/pip-hare-announced-as-patron-for-the-world-star-2026/

A meaningful return to her roots with the Royal Western Yacht Club of England ⛵

01/06/2025

Starts at 12:00!!!

31/05/2025

Join Royal Western Yacht Club this weekend for the start of The Round Iceland Race ⛵️

Worldstar’s Sailing.OneWorld will be making a bid for a world record attempt whilst doing his qualifying for the 2026 race!

Fair winds and following seas!

This Sunday will see the start of The Round Iceland Race from the Royal Western Yacht Club ⛵

Here's some fun facts about Iceland!

⭐ Iceland has over 200 volcanoes 🌋
⭐ Iceland has the largest glacier in Europe ❄️
⭐ Iceland is one of the best places to experience the Northern Lights! 🌌
⭐ Iceland doesn't have ANY McDonald's 🍔
⭐ Iceland is home to the worlds largest puffin colony 🐧

23/05/2025

65 years of oceanic racing! ⭐️

Who’s coming along for the ultimate challenge?!

WorldSTAR!

The ultimate Oceanic Yacht Race! ⛵️

It’s non-stop. It’s solo or double-handed. And it’s legendary.

We’ve been pioneering ocean racing since 1960 — starting with Ostar and Twostar.

Ready to make waves with us?

Tap follow & join the journey 👉 www.rwyc.org/worldstar

04/05/2025

Don’t miss The Round Iceland Race starting Sunday 1st June from the Royal Western Yacht Club!

The perfect qualifier for the ultimate ⭐️ Worldstar

Just 4 weeks to go until the start of The Round Iceland Race 🥳🥳

The perfect qualifier for your entry into the ⭐️

Find out more https://rwyc.org/race/round-iceland-race-2025/ and join us at the Royal Western Yacht Club on Sunday 1st June 2025!