2nd Cannes-Malta Race preview 2nd Cannes-Malta Race preview It's a course that is both technical and tactical The second edition of the Cannes-Malta Race and its 606-mile format is a continuation of the major international crewed offshore racing events such as the Rolex Fastnet Race, Sydney-Hobart, or the Rolex Middle Sea Race starting in Valletta (Malta). by Jean François Cutugno Posted 5 Oct 22:34 PDT SailGP: Black Foils look to make Final SailGP: Black Foils look to make Final Black Foils head into the Spain Sail Grand Prix this weekend looking to build on improvement New Zealand's Black Foils head into the Spain Sail Grand Prix this weekend looking to build on a steady run of improvement throughout the European leg. by James Rigby Posted 5 Oct 17:58 PDT World Sailing Inclusion Championships 2026 Day 1 World Sailing Inclusion Championships 2026 Day 1 Fjelddahl finds the right formula as racing gets under way A nervous stomach, a cautious start and a simple instruction to take the racing 'boat by boat' proved an unlikely recipe for a perfect opening day for Sweden's Fia Fjelddahl at the World Sailing Inclusion Championships in Portimão, Portugal. by World Sailing Posted 5 Oct 14:02 PDT 2026 5.5 Metre Worlds at Lavrion, Greece Day 1 2026 5.5 Metre Worlds at Lavrion, Greece Day 1 Opening with a day off due to strong winds For the sixth day in a row, strong winds stopped all racing in Lavrion, Greece, as the 5.5 Metre class suffered another blow. by Robert Deaves Posted 5 Oct 13:12 PDT Shaw and Partners 18ft Skiff racing Shaw and Partners 18ft Skiff racing Keagan York, looking for a change of fortune When Keagan York, the 2022-23 Australian 18ft skiff champion, lines up in his Shaw and Partners Financial Services 18 for the 2026-27 season at the Australian 18 Footers League, he will be looking for a change of fortune. by Frank Quealey Posted 5 Oct 12:07 PDT 52 SUPER SERIES Valencia Sailing Week Preview 52 SUPER SERIES Valencia Sailing Week Preview Record fleet of 16 teams are ready to rumble, inspired in Valencia Brazilian teams Caballo Loco and Crioula both shone on today's short official practice races ahead of Tuesday's first races of the 52 SUPER SERIES Valencia Sailing Week. by 52 Super Series Posted 5 Oct 11:56 PDT Racing on the Edge 2026 Season Episode 5 Racing on the Edge 2026 Season Episode 5 The psychology behind SailGP success The latest episode explores the human side of elite sport, following Spain's Los Gallos and Canada's NorthStar as they take radically different approaches to building a winning team culture. by SailGP Posted 5 Oct 11:36 PDT Bas de Waal secures 2026 Finn Grand Slam Bas de Waal secures 2026 Finn Grand Slam After the ninth and final event was sailed in Malcesine Bas de Waal from The Netherlands has won the first ever World Tour for Finns Grand Slam series after the ninth and final event was sailed in Malcesine on the first weekend in October. by Robert Deaves Posted 5 Oct 11:28 PDT J/24 North American Championship J/24 North American Championship Milev relied on consistency to secure the victory without winning a race in the eight-race series. Rossi Milev of Canada and his team aboard Clear Air won the 2026 J/24 North American Championship, hosted by Port Credit Yacht Club in Mississauga, Ontario, Canada. by Julie & Christopher Howell Posted 5 Oct 11:25 PDT Pantaenius Yacht Racing Image Award update Pantaenius Yacht Racing Image Award update One week left to submit your image The deadline for entering the Pantaenius Yacht Racing Image Award is Monday, 12 October at 11:59 PM (UTC+2). Yacht racing photographers are kindly invited to the awards ceremony at the Yacht Racing Forum in Amsterdam on November 20 at 12:00 pm. by Pantaenius Yacht Racing Image Award Posted 5 Oct 10:05 PDT RS Feva World Championship recap RS Feva World Championship recap It's the perfect time to reflect back on Travemünde Woche As we transition into a new season, it's the perfect time to reflect on our 2026 RS Feva World Championship, which was part of the RS Games in Travemünde, Germany. by Chrissie Le Petit Posted 5 Oct 06:01 PDT Barcolana58 presented by Generali update Barcolana58 presented by Generali update A great celebration at sea with Paltrinieri and 410 swimmers off Piazza Unità Barcolana58 presented by Generali enjoyed an action-packed Sunday of sport across several locations in Friuli Venezia Giulia. 410 swimmers took to the waters of the Gulf for Barcolana Nuota powered by Honda alongside ambassador Gregorio Paltrinieri. by Barcolana Posted 5 Oct 03:25 PDT Race Yachts Premium Brokerage Race Yachts Premium Brokerage When performance matters, you look for the best When performance matters, you look for the best. Take a look at our latest performance yachts, new listings and significant price reductions. There are some exceptional opportunities currently on the market. by Jason Rowed, Race Yachts Posted 4 Oct 23:27 PDT 2026 World Sailing Women's Match Racing Worlds 2026 World Sailing Women's Match Racing Worlds Courtois Wins Sixth Consecutive Title San Francisco Bay may have a reputation as a stern teacher, but skipper Pauline Courtois (FRA) and her Match in Pink by Normandy Elite Team proved to be quick studies at the 2026 World Sailing Women's Match Racing World Championship. by David Schmidt Posted 4 Oct 22:51 PDT All fingers crossed in Athens All fingers crossed in Athens As 2026 5.5 Metre World Championship opens The 63rd 5.5 Metre World Championship was opened Sunday night at the Yacht Club of Greece in Piraeus, Athens. It is the first time ever that the class has hosted any of its major events in Greece. by Robert Deaves Posted 4 Oct 22:41 PDT 2026 Philadelphia Cup Regatta 2026 Philadelphia Cup Regatta More Than 60 Boats Race Off Center City Philadelphia Breeze, current, and keeping the boat moving made the difference Saturday at the 2026 Philadelphia Cup Regatta, where more than 60 boats from Pennsylvania, New Jersey, and Delaware raced in eight classes off Center City Philadelphia. by Carol Bareuther Posted 4 Oct 17:05 PDT Wingfoil Racing World Cup Sardinia overall Wingfoil Racing World Cup Sardinia overall Picot and Herbert crowned after a dramatic final day Strong, steady breeze and a testing swell provided the stage for a dramatic Medal Series at the Wingfoil Racing World Cup Sardinia, with Vaina Picot and Sean Herbert claiming victory at the penultimate stop of the season. by IWSA Media Posted 4 Oct 15:12 PDT Record fleet at Inclusion Championships 2026 Record fleet at Inclusion Championships 2026 222 athletes from 40 nations set for World Sailing's event in Portimão, Portugal A record 222 athletes from 40 nations will take to the water in Portimão as the World Sailing Inclusion Championships bring together leading sailors, established international competitors and a new generation of athletes from across the world. by World Sailing Posted 4 Oct 12:54 PDT Switch Globals attract Foiling Elite to Lake Garda Switch Globals attract Foiling Elite to Lake Garda The entries includes an extraordinary number of champions from a range of fleets The countdown is on to the Switch foiling dinghy flagship event of the season - the Global Championship. Racing will be held at the northern end of Lake Garda, based at Torbole, arguably the best foiling venue in the world. by Mark Jardine Posted 4 Oct 11:36 PDT Les Voiles de Saint-Tropez Celebration Time Les Voiles de Saint-Tropez Celebration Time Weather conditions that showcased the beautiful fleet of 253 boats Blessed by weather conditions that showcased the beautiful fleet of 253 boats gathered by the Société Nautique de Saint-Tropez for this wonderful festival of racing, the Maxi, Tradition and Modern yachts enjoyed an exceptional week. by Maguelonne Turcat Posted 4 Oct 11:31 PDT Solgreen opens the J80 Winter Series with a win Solgreen opens the J80 Winter Series with a win Manuel de Tomás' team victorious in València Manuel de Tomás' team wins the opening event of the season at the RCN de Valencia in a weather-affected weekend that nevertheless allowed five races to be completed (4-1) by Pep Portas Posted 4 Oct 10:06 PDT Star class Vintage Gold Cup 2026 overall Star class Vintage Gold Cup 2026 overall Jennings and Lopes win at Gull Lake, Michigan The 2026 Vintage Gold Cup came to a close after eight races, with Jack Jennings and Arthur Lopes claiming the laurel wreath following a superb week of consistent racing in the classic wooden Star fleet. by ISCYRA Posted 4 Oct 10:01 PDT First U.S. Virgin Islands' Sailing Week is set First U.S. Virgin Islands' Sailing Week is set 1st edition in April 2027 Three of the U.S. Virgin Islands' signature sailing and boating events come together April 8-11, 2027, for the first annual USVI Sailing Week (USVI-SW). by Carol Bareuther Posted 4 Oct 06:44 PDT Entries open for ORC Europeans 2027 in Málaga Entries open for ORC Europeans 2027 in Málaga Notice of Race published and official championship website now live Registration is now open for the 2027 ORC European Championship, which will bring Europe's leading offshore racing fleet to Málaga from 4 to 12 June 2027. by Offshore Racing Congress Posted 4 Oct 05:15 PDT Wingfoil Racing World Cup Sardinia day 4 Wingfoil Racing World Cup Sardinia day 4 Medal Series line-up complete in Sardinia The final places in the Medal Series were decided in a thrilling final day of qualifying at the Wingfoil Racing World Cup Sardinia, with 20 knots of steady breeze producing close racing at the front and drama right through the fleet. by IWSA Media Posted 4 Oct 02:46 PDT YC Italiano Sailing Calendar 2027 revealed YC Italiano Sailing Calendar 2027 revealed Fifteen events and ten months of activity The Yacht Club Italiano 2027 Sports Calendar was presented today during the Genoa International Boat Show, outlining a season that will run from January to October with fifteen events and ten months of activity on the water. by Yacht Club Italiano Posted 4 Oct 02:24 PDT Les Voiles de Saint-Tropez overall Les Voiles de Saint-Tropez overall A sumptuous finale As the fleets set sail this Saturday morning in brilliant sunshine and a well-established breeze, there was still pretty much all to play for in each of the 20 categories. by Maguelonne Turcat Posted 3 Oct 23:34 PDT Les Voiles de Saint-Tropez concludes Les Voiles de Saint-Tropez concludes V claims 2026 IMA Mediterranean Maxi Inshore Challenge A second place to Sir Peter Ogden's 77ft Jethou in Les Voiles de Saint-Tropez's Maxi 1 class was enough to hand Karel Komárek's 100ft V the IMA's coveted Mediterranean Maxi Inshore Challenge (MMIC) title for 2026. by James Boyd / International Maxi Association Posted 3 Oct 23:27 PDT M32 World Championship overall M32 World Championship overall YoungBlood finishes a four-year climb to win The team in red spent four years learning how to win together. On Saturday in Newport, YoungBlood sealed it with a title. by M32 World Posted 3 Oct 23:09 PDT Les Voiles de Saint-Tropez 2026 | D5 pics and vids Les Voiles de Saint-Tropez 2026 | D5 pics and vids J-Class and Maxis as well as videos from Bow Caddy Media in Saint Tropez J-Class and Maxis as well as videos from Bow Caddy Media in Saint Tropez by Bow Caddy Media Posted 3 Oct 17:24 PDT 2026 Resolute Cup at the New York Yacht Club 2026 Resolute Cup at the New York Yacht Club Three-Peat Resolute Cup Win for Corinthian Yacht Club After its worst two legs of the regatta, which came at the worst possible time, Corinthian Yacht Club's pursuit of a third straight Resolute Cup Championship was facing a reckoning. by Stuart Streuli Posted 3 Oct 17:10 PDT Step aboard Encore Step aboard Encore The 44-metre Dubois-design sloop has just completed a six-month-long refit and is offered for sail. Encore's launch in April 2013 marked the end of New Zealand's golden era of custom yacht building. The 44-meter Dubois-designed sloop has just completed a six-month-long refit and is offered for sail. Step aboard for a look at yachting's finest. by Richard Gladwell, Sail-World.com Posted 3 Oct 14:15 PDT Svea are the toast of Les Voiles de Saint-Tropez Svea are the toast of Les Voiles de Saint-Tropez A hard-fought win to keep up their streak As the showcase Les Voiles de Saint-Tropez concluded, Svea maintained their remarkable winning record, winning the J Class to remain unbeaten at every regatta that they have raced since the powerful Tore Holm design moved to Swedish ownership in 2022. by J Class Association Posted 3 Oct 12:39 PDT Barcolana58 presented by Generali update Barcolana58 presented by Generali update Over 200 paddlers entered in Barcolana Grado SUP Experience From the Gulf of Trieste to the Grado Lagoon and the Lago dei Tre Comuni, Barcolana58 presented by Generali is now in full swing, bringing water sports across Friuli Venezia Giulia today. by Barcolana Posted 3 Oct 10:37 PDT iQFOiL U23 World Championships overall iQFOiL U23 World Championships overall Aimee Bright and Leonardo Tomasini crowned world champions in Puck Super-light Slalom delivers a dramatic Medal Series as Tomasini overturns Pilloni's lead and Bright completes a dominant week on the Bay of Puck by iQFOiL Class Association Posted 3 Oct 10:18 PDT CIC Normandy Channel Race 2027 preview CIC Normandy Channel Race 2027 preview All signs point to continued success as the event moves closer to its 20th anniversary After a record-breaking 2026 edition—marked by unprecedented intensity and speed—the event is set to launch its 18th edition on Sunday, May 30, 2027. by Sirius Events Posted 3 Oct 08:30 PDT GWA Wingfoil World Championships Dakhla cancelled GWA Wingfoil World Championships Dakhla cancelled The result of circumstances beyond anyone's control The GWA regrets to announce that the GWA Wingfoil World Championships, scheduled for 6-11 October 2026 in Dakhla, Morocco, will no longer take place. by IWSA Media Posted 3 Oct 07:14 PDT Globe40 2028-2029 - Federico Waksman interview Globe40 2028-2029 - Federico Waksman interview The Uruguayan sailor had a historic victory in the 2023 Mini Transat After a historic victory in the 2023 Mini Transat, Uruguayan sailor Federico Waksman is continuing his offshore racing journey with a new challenge: the Globe40. by Sirius Events Posted 3 Oct 03:37 PDT France win Offshore Double Handed Worlds France win Offshore Double Handed Worlds Thrilling final-race showdown in Marseille Thomas Andre and Colombe Julia (FRA01) have triumphed at the 2026 Offshore Double Handed World Championship, winning the final race after a nail-biting battle that went right down to the wire. by World Sailing Posted 2 Oct 23:15 PDT M32 World Championship day 3 M32 World Championship day 3 YoungBlood Climbs to the Top The M32 World Championship has a new leader. Miles Julien's YoungBlood climbed to the top Friday after a heavy-air day near Halfway Rock that delivered some of the most dramatic racing of the week. by M32 World Posted 2 Oct 16:23 PDT