AC Recon: Third AC75 starts testing AC Recon: Third AC75 starts testing The French America's Cup team, La Roche-Posay Racing Team, has splashed and tow tested their AC75. The French America's Cup team, La Roche-Posay Racing Team has splashed and tow tested their AC75 from Lorient France. We have video of the launch and tow-test, plus an interview with Antoine Carraz, Technical Director for the French team. by Richard Gladwell, Sail-World Posted 30 Jun 03:30 BST GKSS Match Cup Sweden and Nordea Women's Trophy D1 GKSS Match Cup Sweden and Nordea Women's Trophy D1 Spectacular opening day in Marstrand, Sweden Sunshine, fresh winds and hundreds of spectators combined to deliver a spectacular opening day of the 2026 GKSS Match Cup Sweden, as eighteen of the world's best match racing teams launched their campaigns on the iconic waters off Marstrand. by World Match Racing Tour Posted 30 Jun 03:25 BST Titan Spirits Clyde One Design Regatta Preview Titan Spirits Clyde One Design Regatta Preview A welcome return to the Royal Gourock Yacht Club One of the Clyde's favourite sailing events is making a welcome return as the Titan Spirits Clyde One Design Regatta prepares to bring competitive racing, spectacular scenery and a vibrant sailing community back to Gourock this weekend. by Graeme Galbraith Posted 29 Jun 22:05 BST Burton Merlin Rocket Open Burton Merlin Rocket Open The legendary welcome and hospitality from the club Burton SC at Foremark Reservoir were delighted to host the Merlin rocket open meeting last Sunday. As well as providing our legendary welcome and hospitality, we were also able to offer the 17 crews who made the journey a good wind of 12 to 15 knots. by Mike Hampton Posted 29 Jun 21:48 BST Tasar Nationals at Paignton Tasar Nationals at Paignton Our happy sailing story must begin with the sad tale of the storm Our happy sailing story must begin with the sad tale of the storm, the south easterly & the smashing rollers; a combination of chaos which rampaged along our southwest coastline last January culminating in the total obliteration of the Porthpean slipway. by Sarah Desjonqueres Posted 29 Jun 21:46 BST Broadstairs Streaker Open Broadstairs Streaker Open 18 boats from local clubs Margate YC and Downs SC and visitors as faraway as Up River YC join in 18 boats from local clubs Margate YC and Downs SC and visitors as faraway as Up River YC joined a growing fleet of Broadstairs SC, Streakers for a steamy hot weekend in the popular coastal town of Broadstairs on the Kent coast. by Jonny Fullerton / Regatta Services Posted 29 Jun 21:24 BST La Roche-Posay Racing unveils new livery La Roche-Posay Racing unveils new livery The relaunch sends a strong message ahead of the 38th America's Cup The third AC75 to be relaunched by a team competing in the America's Cup, the La Roche-Posay Racing Team's boat - now resplendent in the azure blue and white colours of its title sponsor - returned to the water for its first sail since leaving Barcelona. by K-Challenge Posted 29 Jun 21:19 BST Solo Unassisted Non-stop Arctic Circumnavigation Solo Unassisted Non-stop Arctic Circumnavigation Climate crusader's record attempt is possible now due to sea ice reduction Sailing to prove what climate change has already cost us, one explorer sets off on a voyage that should not be possible by Ocean Research Project Posted 29 Jun 19:36 BST Laserfest 2026 at Whitstable Yacht Club Laserfest 2026 at Whitstable Yacht Club Activating as many as possible of the 80+ Lasers stored on the beach WYC's annual festival of Laser/ILCA racing took place over the weekend June 27/28 - the objective being to activate as many as possible of the 80+ Lasers stored on the beach and invite friends from other clubs to join the fun. by Steve Gray Posted 29 Jun 18:50 BST Moth Lowrider UK Nationals at Rutland Moth Lowrider UK Nationals at Rutland Phil Henry wins in his Prowler The weekend of 19th-21st June was the start of the heatwave that hit the UK, and on the Friday the fleet were greeted with a warm southerly breeze that started out at around 10 knots but gradually built throughout the day. by John Butler Posted 29 Jun 17:48 BST Ancasta Summer Blast brings yacht owners together Ancasta Summer Blast brings yacht owners together Raising thousands for the Ellen MacArthur Trust Ancasta's Summer Blast customer boating event has raised over £6000 for the Ellen MacArthur Cancer Trust, adding to their long-standing partnership, while bringing together owners, friends and families for a memorable weekend on and off the water. by Ancasta Group Posted 29 Jun 16:30 BST 25th Admiral's Cup entries open 1st July 2026 25th Admiral's Cup entries open 1st July 2026 The schedule has been published, setting out the key dates and activities The Royal Ocean Racing Club (RORC) announces that entries will open on 1 July 2026 for the 2027 Admiral's Cup, marking the 25th edition of one of offshore racing's most prestigious international team competitions. by Louay Habib / RORC Posted 29 Jun 14:30 BST Kiel 29er EuroCup - Recap Kiel 29er EuroCup - Recap Light winds prevailed for most of the event Four days and nine races in Kiel delivered a complete and highly technical EuroCup, testing consistency across the entire 29er fleet. by 29er Class Posted 29 Jun 14:26 BST TNL Pindar: Shipping Catalyst 45 to Italy TNL Pindar: Shipping Catalyst 45 to Italy TNL Pindar deliver Lloyd Stevenson Boats stunning new Catalyst 50 to Italy for the Django syndicate. TNL Pindar has celebrated another successful premium export, partnering with Lloyd Stevenson Boatbuilders to deliver their stunning new Catalyst 50 to Italy for the Django syndicate. by TNL Pindar Posted 29 Jun 14:08 BST America's Cup: Italians extend tech partnership America's Cup: Italians extend tech partnership The collaboration addresses key workflows and integrated digital engineering technologies The collaboration will support the team in managing increasingly complex engineering workflows and accelerating decision-making across simulation, structures, systems and technical development. by Luna Rossa Posted 29 Jun 12:03 BST Henri-Lloyd takes to the track Henri-Lloyd takes to the track In new partnership with Rodin Motorsport Henri-Lloyd, the British brand renowned for technical sailing apparel engineered for some of the world's most demanding marine environments, has announced a new partnership with Rodin Motorsport, becoming the team's Official Teamwear Supplier. by Henri-Lloyd Posted 29 Jun 12:00 BST Boris Herrmann to take on the Route Du Rhum 2026 Boris Herrmann to take on the Route Du Rhum 2026 Just one week to go until the launch of their new IMOCA race yacht With just one week to go until the launch of their new IMOCA race yacht, Team Malizia and skipper Boris Herrmann are pleased to confirm his Route du Rhum-Destination Guadeloupe 2026 campaign. by Team Malizia Posted 29 Jun 11:43 BST Marblehead Nylet RM Challenge at Littleton Marblehead Nylet RM Challenge at Littleton Guildford club still enjoying new venue, though weed was troublesome with an easterly The intense heatwave and strong easterly breeze gave almost perfect conditions for exciting racing and the Marbleheads provided a fantastic spectacle in front of the Littleton SC clubhouse. 13 races were sailed. by Roger Stollery Posted 29 Jun 11:23 BST 25th Argentario Sailing Week Overall 25th Argentario Sailing Week Overall The epic conclusion and results The final day of the 25th Argentario Sailing Week - Miramis Trophy 2026, organised by the Yacht Club Santo Stefano, began with one of the most emotional moments of the entire event. by Joseph Sawyer Posted 29 Jun 10:33 BST Squib National Championship at Abersoch Overall Squib National Championship at Abersoch Overall The culmination of a challenging week Well, what a difference a day makes. Unfortunately after a series of postponements, racing on Thursday was abandoned however crews awoke on Friday to a lovely breeze and,for the first time this week, the AP flag was nowhere to be seen. by Alex Porteous Posted 29 Jun 09:45 BST Albacore Inlands at Ogston Albacore Inlands at Ogston A variety of wind conditions ranging from 30 knot gusts to almost zero Fourteen Albacores arrived for their Inlands at the picturesque Ogston Sailing Club nestled in the Derbyshire countryside near Matlock. The two-day event was sailed in a variety of wind conditions ranging from 30 knot gusts to almost zero. by Mike Banner Posted 29 Jun 07:47 BST I14 2026 Prince of Wales Cup Week Day 4 I14 2026 Prince of Wales Cup Week Day 4 Prince of Wales Championship decided in a big breeze classic After a full day ashore as the Clyde proved too wild to race, the fleet returned knowing the Prince of Wales Championship would almost certainly be decided in big breeze. by George Yeoman Posted 29 Jun 05:59 BST AC Recon: Luna Rossa - Flying fix - June 26 AC Recon: Luna Rossa - Flying fix - June 26 Luna Rossa crew undertake mainsail fix while foiling fast downwind off Cagliari Italian America's Cup Challenger, Luna Rossa put in another long 5hr day in the 2027 America's Cup cycle, from the team's base in Cagliari, Sardinia. Sail Design team member Marco Capitani gives an insight into the team's sail development process. by Richard Gladwell, Sail-World Posted 29 Jun 03:13 BST 44Cup Marstrand 2026 Overall 44Cup Marstrand 2026 Overall Charisma back on track after final no wind day After three days of superb conditions, an isobar free southern Sweden left the final three races unsailed at the 44Cup Marstrand, third event of the 2026 season for the high performance owner-driver one designs. by 44Cup Posted 28 Jun 18:25 BST Kieler Woche 2026 Day 9 Kieler Woche 2026 Day 9 Hungarians claim 15th FD Worlds title Kieler Woche, held in the height of summer, concluded on Sunday (June 28) with the final sailing races in the international classes. Szabolcs Majthenyi and András Domokos from Hungary were crowned Flying Dutchman world champions - for the 15th time. by Kieler Woche Posted 28 Jun 18:00 BST B14 Global Championship at Torbay overall B14 Global Championship at Torbay overall The heat has been on in Torbay The heat has been on in Torbay, with one day lost due to lack of wind and searing heat. Day 4 was marginally better but searing heat still. Some had questioned whether they had the right kit for the conditions as the experienced another light wind day. by Mark Barnes Posted 28 Jun 14:37 BST One week to the start of the AEGEAN 600 One week to the start of the AEGEAN 600 Entries are gathering now at the world-class facilities at Olympic Marine Teams from 21 nations are assembling now and completing their final preparations for the start of the 6th edition of the AEGEAN 600 organized by the Hellenic Offshore Racing Club (HORC) and the host venue at Olympic Marine. by Hellenic Offshore Racing Club Posted 28 Jun 14:15 BST 25th Argentario Sailing Week Day 3 25th Argentario Sailing Week Day 3 Close to 50 yachts battle it out on Argentario Gulf, 1 day closer to finale still all to be written. Day 3 of racing at the Argentario Sailing Week came to a close on 27 June, organised by the YC Santo Stefano under the patronage of the Italian Ministry of Tourism, the Region of Tuscany, the Province of Grosseto, the Municipality of Monte Argentario. by Joseph Sawyer Posted 28 Jun 09:57 BST 44Cup Marstrand 2026 Day 3 44Cup Marstrand 2026 Day 3 Strong outcome for Sweden on 'Two Wand Day' Despite a third fantastic day out on the water at the 44Cup Marstrand, with sun, a 8-13 knot southerly and the new bonus of flat water, it was another where most of the nine hotly competitive owner-driver one-design teams struggled to find consistency. by 44Cup Posted 27 Jun 22:33 BST Merlin Rockets at Tamesis Club Merlin Rockets at Tamesis Club Harris and Warren prevail at Craftinsure Silver Tiller and Rowsell Sails Thames Series event The Merlin Rocket fleet arrived at Tamesis Club for the Craftinsure Silver Tiller joined by the Sondown Cup, Porteous Cup and Southcott Cups forming the Rowsell Sails Thames Series, Craftinsure Vintage Series and the Classic Series event. by Ollie Houseman Posted 27 Jun 21:46 BST J Class at The Superyacht Cup Palma overall J Class at The Superyacht Cup Palma overall Swedish flagged Svea maintained their record as the dominant J Class crew Swedish flagged Svea maintained their record as the dominant J Class crew as they got the better of newcomers Rainbow at the prestigious The Superyacht Cup Palma Richard Mille. by J Class Association Posted 27 Jun 21:38 BST The Superyacht Cup Palma Richard Mille overall The Superyacht Cup Palma Richard Mille overall It's another win for Win Win, as they take their third title Celebration was the order of the day at The Superyacht Cup Palma Richard Mille as the overall title at the 30th Anniversary regatta went to the expertly sailed Win Win, which became only the second yacht to ever win the event three times. by The Superyacht Cup Palma Posted 27 Jun 20:05 BST Newport Bermuda Race one for the history books Newport Bermuda Race one for the history books Coming to a close with the Prize Giving Ceremony hosted at Bermuda's Government House Tonight, the 2026 Newport Bermuda Race will come to a close with the Prize Giving Ceremony hosted at Bermuda's Government House. by Bermuda Race Media Posted 27 Jun 19:29 BST New Henri-Lloyd Foredeck Shorts have arrived New Henri-Lloyd Foredeck Shorts have arrived Lightweight, quick-drying and built for comfort The Foredeck Shorts combine technical performance with effortless versatility. Lightweight, quick-drying and built for comfort, they adapt to changing conditions so you can move confidently through every part of the day. by Henri-Lloyd Posted 27 Jun 16:30 BST Kieler Woche 2026 Day 8 Kieler Woche 2026 Day 8 Record-breaking heat stifles the sailing wind No wind, no sailing races - that was the simple reality on Saturday (June 27), the penultimate day of the Kieler Woche regatta in Kiel-Schilksee. by Kieler Woche Posted 27 Jun 15:27 BST Finn Open and U29 Europeans at Gdynia Overall Finn Open and U29 Europeans at Gdynia Overall Martijn van Muyden crowned champion after three races on the final day Martijn van Muyden, from The Netherlands, has won 2026 Open Finn European Championship in Gdynia, Poland after three final races were sailed on Saturday. by Robert Deaves Posted 27 Jun 15:13 BST Inside the Sails Powering Foiling's Revolution Inside the Sails Powering Foiling's Revolution The top end of the sport is now airborne The top end of the sport is now airborne. But ask the people designing the sails for boats and wings for boards, and they'll all tell you the same thing: foiling isn't just about the foils. by North Sails Posted 27 Jun 14:30 BST GWA Wingfoil World Cup Tarifa 2026 concludes GWA Wingfoil World Cup Tarifa 2026 concludes Europe's wind capital delivers drama to the final trick The GWA Wingfoil World Cup is back in Tarifa, Spain — and Europe's wind capital delivered exactly what you'd expect. by Gemma Hamaini Posted 27 Jun 14:18 BST 2026 Gran Canaria GLORIA World Cup preview 2026 Gran Canaria GLORIA World Cup preview The European leg is back - and it's bigger than it's been in years The 2026 Gran Canaria GLORIA World Cup opens on Saturday 4 July at Pozo Izquierdo, Gran Canaria - the first of five major 4-5 Star European wave events on the WWT calendar this season. by International Windsurfing Tour Posted 27 Jun 11:47 BST Entries open for Garmin ORC Worlds 2027 Entries open for Garmin ORC Worlds 2027 Preparations are already gathering momentum for the next edition While the 2026 sailing season is in full swing, preparations are already gathering momentum for the next edition of offshore racing's premier event. by Offshore Racing Congress Posted 27 Jun 11:31 BST