Team Racing World Championship day 3 Team Racing World Championship day 3 Four teams secure their place in the medal fight After the third day of racing at the Team Racing World Championship in Stockholm, USA 1, USA 2, Great Britain and New Zealand have established themselves in a league of their own. by TRWC2026 Posted 15 Aug 11:52 PDT 470 World Championship in Enoshima day 4 470 World Championship in Enoshima day 4 Martin Wrigley and Bettine Harris take the lead after the first day of Gold Fleet racing The British duo of Martin Wrigley and Bettine Harris lead the Gold Fleet after a strong first day, with Japan's Tetsuya Isozaki and Yurie Seki in second overall. by International 470 Class Association Posted 15 Aug 10:39 PDT ILCA 6 Youth Worlds in Aarhus Day 2 ILCA 6 Youth Worlds in Aarhus Day 2 Three races completed as winds return After a slow start to the Qualifying Series on Friday, the sailors made up for some of the lost racing today as stronger and more consistent winds allowed three races to be completed on Aarhus Bay. by Agustín Argüelles Posted 15 Aug 09:27 PDT RORC Round Britain and Ireland Race day 7 RORC Round Britain and Ireland Race day 7 Pace powers south as Palanad 4 seizes IRC lead The marathon RORC Round Britain and Ireland Race enters its seventh day with six boats now round Muckle Flugga, the most northerly point of the 1,805nm course. by Louay Habib / RORC Posted 15 Aug 07:55 PDT Finn Class WTF Grand Slam continues Finn Class WTF Grand Slam continues Swedish, Danish and Swiss Championships are next After a six week break since the British Championship, the 2026 World Tour for Finns (WTF) Grand Slam reopens next week with Leg 5 in Varberg, Sweden. by Robert Deaves Posted 15 Aug 06:19 PDT Around Britain by Sail Around Britain by Sail Nestor Montagu is sailing solo around the entire coastline of Great Britain At just 19, British sailor Nestor Montagu is sailing solo around the entire coastline of Great Britain, without the shortcut of the Caledonian Canal. Behind him now lie some of the country's most remote and exposed waters. by Henri-Lloyd Posted 15 Aug 01:30 PDT Fly Higher. Travel Faster. Last Longer. - Pt. 1 Fly Higher. Travel Faster. Last Longer. - Pt. 1 Nothing looks like the maxi Edmond de Rothschild. Nothing. So let's take a deep dive... And yes, as the pictures show, this is all about Gitana 18, the maxi Edmond de Rothschild. Not some new wonder pill. No matter how many ways you distill it, those three propositions about performance are entirely what the new Ultim is all about. by John Curnow, Sail-World.com AUS Editor Posted 15 Aug 00:00 PDT GP14 World Championship overall GP14 World Championship overall Irish Crews Crowned as Belfast Lough Delivers Dramatic Finale Ireland celebrated a memorable home victory on Friday as Ger Owens of Wicklow Sailing Club and Mel Morris from East Antrim Sailing Club were crowned GP14 World Champions 2026, following a thrilling week of racing on Belfast Lough. by Angela Hunter Posted 14 Aug 22:44 PDT 2026 Melges 24 U.S. Nationals Day 1 2026 Melges 24 U.S. Nationals Day 1 46 teams crowd the starting line on Grand Traverse Bay, launching a spectacular opening day Grand Traverse Bay delivered a spectacular opening day at the 2026 Melges 24 U.S. National Championship, with 46 teams completing four races. by U.S. Melges 24 Class Association Posted 14 Aug 20:45 PDT Team Racing World Championship day 2 Team Racing World Championship day 2 USA still lead, but New Zealand show their strength After two days of racing, the battle at the top of the Team Racing World Championship remains wide open. by TRWC2026 Posted 14 Aug 15:40 PDT 2026 Formula Wing World Championships day 4 2026 Formula Wing World Championships day 4 World titles set for thrilling showdown The top nine places in the World Championship Medal Series have been decided after another testing day of shifty, gusty conditions on the Bosphorus. by IWSA Media Posted 14 Aug 12:55 PDT Golden Globe Race arrives in Les Sables-d'Olonne Golden Globe Race arrives in Les Sables-d'Olonne The adventure is becoming very real Sixteen of the 17 provisional entrants in the 2026 McIntyre Golden Globe Race are now in Les Sables-d'Olonne for the final countdown to their extraordinary solo, non-stop and unassisted race around the world. by Golden Globe Race Posted 14 Aug 11:05 PDT J/70 Mixed-Plus World Championship day 3 J/70 Mixed-Plus World Championship day 3 Yupi maintains commanding lead after nine races The J/70 Mixed-Plus World Championship, hosted by the Royal Danish Yacht Club, completed three more races Friday, bringing the Championship total to nine. by Julie & Christopher Howell Posted 14 Aug 10:46 PDT Melges 24 US Nationals cranks up the heat Melges 24 US Nationals cranks up the heat Simmer time on Grand Traverse Bay starts today The Melges 24 U.S. Nationals is one of the fleet's most anticipated events of the year. It is where a season of hard-fought racing can pay off as expected—or where Lady Luck smiles, the stars align and an unexpected contender breaks through. by U.S. Melges 24 Class Association Posted 14 Aug 06:07 PDT Team Racing World Championship day 1 Team Racing World Championship day 1 High-speed tactics and precision logistics on Riddarfjärden, Stockholm The first day of racing at the Team Racing World Championship in Stockholm delivered close racing, challenging tactics and a remarkable logistical operation on the water. by World Sailing Posted 14 Aug 03:41 PDT 470 World Championship in Enoshima day 3 470 World Championship in Enoshima day 3 With 5 races completed, the Gold Fleet of 37 boats has been confirmed The day started with a slight delay as the wind dropped and conditions became unstable. After around an hour of waiting on the water, the 470 fleet finally got under way for the final two qualification races of the 2026 470 Class Worlds in Enoshima. by International 470 Class Association Posted 14 Aug 02:52 PDT GP14 World Championship day 5 GP14 World Championship day 5 Competitors have been tested by almost every weather scenario imaginable The 2026 GP14 Worlds reaches its dramatic conclusion today (Friday 14th August) at the Royal North of Ireland Yacht Club, Holywood, with the coveted world title still firmly within reach despite a week of wildly contrasting conditions on Belfast Lough. by Angela Hunter Posted 14 Aug 02:25 PDT ILCA 6 Youth Worlds opening ceremony ILCA 6 Youth Worlds opening ceremony 429 sailors parade along the waterfront in Aarhus, Denmark The 2026 ILCA 6 Youth World Championships officially opened in Aarhus this evening with a Parade along the waterfront. 429 sailors from across the world walked together carrying their 45 national flags. by Agustín Argüelles Posted 14 Aug 02:06 PDT Latest addition to Seldén's Roller Bearing Blocks Latest addition to Seldén's Roller Bearing Blocks Featuring a 50mm sheave, the RBB50 is a compact, high-performance block We are pleased to introduce RBB50, the latest addition to our range of roller bearing blocks. Featuring a 50mm sheave, the RBB50 is a compact, high-performance block designed for demanding, dynamic applications. by Seldén Mast Posted 14 Aug 01:00 PDT Corinthian Classic Yacht Regatta 2026 Corinthian Classic Yacht Regatta 2026 Hosted in in Marblehead, Massachusetts Last weekend, the 2026 CYCS made its return to the waters of the Bay State with the Corinthian Classic Yacht Regatta hosted by Corinthian Yacht Club in Marblehead, Massachusetts. by Classic Yacht Owners Association Posted 13 Aug 13:05 PDT J/70 Mixed-Plus World Championship day 2 J/70 Mixed-Plus World Championship day 2 Yupi builds strong lead after 6 races The second day of the J/70 Mixed-Plus World Championship saw three races, bringing the total to six. With the discard race now in effect, Joan Cardona Mendez's Yupi (ESP) has established a commanding lead in the 38-boat fleet representing 13 countries. by Julie & Christopher Howell Posted 13 Aug 12:22 PDT Nominations open for World Sailing Awards 2026 Nominations open for World Sailing Awards 2026 Nominate sailing's standout stars and changemakers by 30 September Nominations are now open for the World Sailing Awards 2026, the sport's premier global awards, celebrating exceptional performance, inspirational leadership and contributions that are helping to shape the future of sailing. by World Sailing Posted 13 Aug 11:51 PDT Back in stock: Waterproof Key Pouch Back in stock: Waterproof Key Pouch Keeps your key or card protected. One unexpected swim shouldn't leave you with a soaked car key. The Waterproof Key Pouch is back in stock. by Vaikobi Posted 13 Aug 10:30 PDT America's Cup: Sirena happy with Italian progress America's Cup: Sirena happy with Italian progress Italian team to focus on Naples, after a "long week off". Italy's America's Cup Challenger, Luna Rossa, has come to the end of a two-month testing phase and will take a holiday break before shifting their focus to the second three-day Preliminary Regatta in Naples, starting on September 24. by Richard Gladwell, Sail-World Posted 13 Aug 05:43 PDT 470 World Championship in Enoshima day 2 470 World Championship in Enoshima day 2 Swiss duo leads after the opening races The opening day of the World Championship in Japan delivered a full day of racing, with early morning conditions providing challenging but exciting competition. With 8-12 knots of breeze, cloudy skies and occasional rain. by International 470 Class Association Posted 13 Aug 02:03 PDT America's Cup Arbitration Panel announced America's Cup Arbitration Panel announced America's Cup organisers have announced the four-person Arbitration Panel from four nations. America's Cup organisers have announced the four-person Arbitration Panel from France, Switzerland, Australia and New Zealand. The panel consists of three members assisted by a Secretary by America's Cup Media Posted 12 Aug 22:07 PDT America's Cup: Emirates Team NZ start base build America's Cup: Emirates Team NZ start base build Emirates Team NZ have commenced the team base construction of their new base in Bagnoli, Naples Emirates Team New Zealand have commenced the team base construction of their ‘home away from home' in Bagnoli, Naples, where the team will be based in 2027 for their defence of the Louis Vuitton 38th America's Cup. by America's Cup Media Posted 12 Aug 21:48 PDT Caribbean Sailing unveils five-year calendar Caribbean Sailing unveils five-year calendar The condensed circuit gives professional and Corinthian teams a clear runway The Caribbean Sailing Association (CSA) today unveils the updated five-year calendar that compresses the region's premier racing into a four-month powerhouse season — and launches a major new championship trophy to crown its best. by Caribbean Sailing Association Posted 12 Aug 15:52 PDT J/70 Mixed-Plus World Championship day 1 J/70 Mixed-Plus World Championship day 1 A competitive fleet of 38 boats representing 13 countries fills the Royal Danish YC Racing launched Wednesday at the 2026 J/70 Mixed-Plus World Championship, hosted by the Royal Danish Yacht Club, with a competitive fleet of 38 boats representing 13 countries and three continents. by Julie & Christopher Howell Posted 12 Aug 15:42 PDT America's Cup: Kiwis crack the Furious Fifties America's Cup: Kiwis crack the Furious Fifties Kiwis crack 50kts with three "new" foils as AC75 lights up with a small rig in big breeze Emirates Team NZ "enjoyed" a three-hour session on Wednesday, which offered a rare opportunity to test out the "small gear", along with three "new" foils. They later reported frequently exceeding 50 kts boatspeed. by Richard Gladwell, Sail-World Posted 12 Aug 15:21 PDT 18ft Skiff young team set for challenge 18ft Skiff young team set for challenge Rag & Famish Hotel team represents more than a successful sponsor and sport association When the Rag & Famish Hotel 18ft skiff team line up for the Australian 18 Footers League's 2026-27 season on Sydney Harbour, it will be the 31st continuous season of the hotel's boat-sponsoring partnership with the League since it began back in 1996-97. by Frank Quealey Posted 12 Aug 14:09 PDT International Dragon Edinburgh Cup preview International Dragon Edinburgh Cup preview Biggest entry in 30 years With 49 boats entered, the 2026 Dragon Edinburgh Cup featuring the International Dragon Association's UK Grand Prix, will be the largest edition of the regatta in 30 years. by British Dragon Association Posted 12 Aug 11:45 PDT Joshua Weinhardt Makes History at Youth Worlds Joshua Weinhardt Makes History at Youth Worlds The first Vincentian sailor to compete at an ILCA Youth Worlds event From August 1-9, 14-year-old Joshua Weinhardt proudly represented Saint Vincent and the Grenadines at the ILCA 4 Youth Sailing Worlds in Aarhus, Denmark, becoming the first Vincentian sailor to compete at an ILCA Youth Worlds event. by SVG Sailing Association Posted 12 Aug 11:01 PDT Safe Harbor Race Weekend 2026 Safe Harbor Race Weekend 2026 Record fleet, close racing During a New England heat wave, there was no better place to be than on the water, and for the 75 sailing teams competing in the 2026 Safe Harbor Race Weekend, it was the perfect setting for three days of keen competition across 10 classes. by Barby MacGowan Posted 12 Aug 10:06 PDT RORC Round Britain and Ireland Race day 4 RORC Round Britain and Ireland Race day 4 Northbound express, and Celtic Sea grind Seventy-two hours after the start of the 2026 RORC Round Britain and Ireland Race, Johnny Vincent's Volvo 70 Pace is charging north off the Hebrides, with the Atlantic low pressure system providing a fast lane towards the top of the 1,805-nm course. by Louay Habib / RORC Posted 12 Aug 10:04 PDT Quentin Debois on standby in New York Quentin Debois on standby in New York Aiming to break record for a solo crossing of North Atlantic On Wednesday 12 August, Quentin Debois, the first Belgian to set the record for a solo east-to-west crossing of the Atlantic, enters a standby period. by Laurence Hannon Posted 12 Aug 08:25 PDT Ida Lewis Distance Race set to start on Friday Ida Lewis Distance Race set to start on Friday The roster is brimming with veteran and champion sailors With a final count of 47 entries, the 21st edition of the Ida Lewis Distance Race presented by Kiel James Patrick is set to start Friday, August 14, at 11 a.m. in Narragansett Bay's East Passage (between Rose Island and Fort Adams). by Barby MacGowan Posted 12 Aug 06:47 PDT 99th Conanicut Around the Island Race entries open 99th Conanicut Around the Island Race entries open 27 boats are already registered, creating a diverse fleet With Labor Day arriving later this year, summer on Narragansett Bay gets one more celebratory weekend—and there is no better way to enjoy it than at the 99th Annual Conanicut Around the Island Race on Sunday, September 6, 2026. by Conanicut Yacht Club Around the Island Race Posted 12 Aug 06:44 PDT Henri-Lloyd are UPWIND's Official Clothing Partner Henri-Lloyd are UPWIND's Official Clothing Partner Supporting the next generation of offshore sailing talent with MerConcept Henri-Lloyd has been named the Official Clothing Partner of UPWIND, the new offshore sailing development programme created by MerConcept. by Henri-Lloyd Posted 12 Aug 04:00 PDT 470 World Championship in Enoshima day 1 470 World Championship in Enoshima day 1 A day of waiting in the rain The first day of the 470 Worlds did not go quite as planned. After several days of fantastic sailing conditions before the first day of World Championships, the weather took a turn for the worse, bringing heavy rain and, unfortunately, very little wind. by International 470 Class Association Posted 12 Aug 03:55 PDT