GWA Wingfoil World Cup Düsseldorf concludes GWA Wingfoil World Cup Düsseldorf concludes Indoor event lights up new wingfoil season Spain's Nia Suardiaz and Ancor Sosa grabbed wins at the novel indoor wingfoil World Cup in thrilling action at Boot Düsseldorf, the world's largest boat show which attracts hundreds of thousands of visitors. by Ian MacKinnon Posted 20 Jan 13:24 UTC Palanad 4 blasts home in RORC Transatlantic Race Palanad 4 blasts home in RORC Transatlantic Race Mach 50, skippered by Antoine Magre, sets a powerful reference point for the IRC fleet The Mach 50, skippered by Antoine Magre, blasted across the finish line at over 20 knots of boat speed, bringing an intense transatlantic race to a spectacular conclusion and setting a powerful reference point for the IRC fleet still at sea. by Louay Habib / RORC Posted 20 Jan 13:04 UTC Generation JOG x Henri-Lloyd Generation JOG x Henri-Lloyd For the Journey and the Destination The Junior Offshore Group, more commonly known as JOG, is a thriving and growing community of racing sailors who love what they do. Most importantly, they are attracting younger sailors to the sport, with 36% of their membership now under 30. by Mark Jardine Posted 20 Jan 12:00 UTC PrimaLoft - Essential insulation from Musto PrimaLoft - Essential insulation from Musto Stay warm, dry and comfortable this winter Stay warm, dry and comfortable this winter with PrimaLoft insulated jackets. From body mapping technology to waterpoof outer layers, these styles are made for blustery days by the coast. by Musto Posted 20 Jan 09:00 UTC 52 Super Series announces new clothing partner 52 Super Series announces new clothing partner Signing a new partnership agreement with Zhik The 52 SUPER SERIES have signed a new partnership agreement with leading global high performance technical clothing brand Zhik which will see the company become official supplier of technical clothing. by 52 Super Series Posted 20 Jan 05:58 UTC SailGP: Umpires view of the Kiwi collision SailGP: Umpires view of the Kiwi collision Sail-World has obtained a video from the UmpApp used to determine fault in the spectacular collision Sail-World has obtained a video from the UmpApp used to determine fault in the spectacular collision between Black Foils (NZL) and the Switzerland SailGP Team. by Richard Gladwell, Sail-World.com/nz Posted 20 Jan 04:33 UTC Emergency incident on board Walross 4 Emergency incident on board Walross 4 Serious incident aboard the Nissen 56 yacht during the RORC Transatlantic Race On Monday 19 January 2026, the Race Committee of the Royal Ocean Racing Club (RORC) was notified of a serious incident involving a crew member on board the Nissen 56 yacht Walross 4, which is competing in the RORC Transatlantic Race. by RORC Posted 19 Jan 23:52 UTC ILCA Under 21 World Championships 2026 day 1 ILCA Under 21 World Championships 2026 day 1 Wind, rain and tight racing mark opening day in Lanzarote Strong offshore winds and rain showers set the tone on Day 1 of the ILCA Under-21 World Championships. Two races were completed across all fleets, with reigning champions and rising stars seizing early leads in a challenging and tactical opening. by Agustín Argüelles Posted 19 Jan 20:23 UTC World Sailing Championships 2027 Test Event NoR World Sailing Championships 2027 Test Event NoR Notice of Race published ahead of event in Gdynia World Sailing has officially published the Notice of Race for the test event for the 2027 World Sailing Championships in Gdynia. by World Sailing Posted 19 Jan 18:02 UTC Melges 24 North American set for January showdown Melges 24 North American set for January showdown The Bacardi Winter Series will feature teams representing five different countries The Melges 24 fleet will open the 2026 racing calendar in championship fashion as nearly 30 teams converge for the 2025 Melges 24 North American Championship, hosted in conjunction with Bacardi Winter Series Event No. 1. by International Melges 24 Class Association Posted 19 Jan 17:03 UTC Genova becomes a hub for ocean action Genova becomes a hub for ocean action As The Ocean Race brings a week of inspiring events to Italy The Ocean Race is transforming Genova into a centre of ocean action the week of 26-30 January with three major Ocean Health activities designed to inform, inspire and mobilise the next generation. by The Ocean Race Posted 19 Jan 15:40 UTC Howth YC Dinghy Frostbites Spring Series Day 3 Howth YC Dinghy Frostbites Spring Series Day 3 A miserably wet morning turned into a 'must-do' day of crisp racing A miserably wet early morning on Sunday, Jan 18th, turned into a 'must-do' two hours of crisp racing with bright sunshine and 12 - 16 knots of wind laid on for the Howth YC Dinghy Frostbite fleet. by Neil Murphy Posted 19 Jan 15:13 UTC Tenzor J/70 Open Winter Series Leg 3 overall Tenzor J/70 Open Winter Series Leg 3 overall Trem Sailing Team scores phenomenal victory The third Leg of the prestigious Tenzor International Cup - J/70 Open Winter Series 2025/2026 concluded on Sunday with full sporting program of 9 races done. by Burak Zengin Posted 19 Jan 11:56 UTC Lanzarote brings together the best youth sailors Lanzarote brings together the best youth sailors ILCA Under 21 World Championships starts today Marina Rubicón, located in the south of the island of Lanzarote, Spain, will host from Monday 19 January until 24 January the ILCA Under 21 World Championships, one of the major events on the international youth sailing calendar. by Lanzarote Sailing Center Posted 19 Jan 11:15 UTC Final sprint for the Jules Verne Trophy record Final sprint for the Jules Verne Trophy record Sodebo Ultim 3 crosses equator to the northern hemisphere This Monday, January 19th, at 4:20 AM, Thomas Coville, Benjamin Schwartz, Frédéric Denis, Pierre Leboucher, Léonard Legrand, Guillaume Pirouelle, and Nicolas Troussel on Sodebo Ultim 3 crossed the equator and are back in the northern hemisphere. by Mark Jardine / Team Sodebo Posted 19 Jan 08:39 UTC 2025-26 Australian 18ft skiff Championship overall 2025-26 Australian 18ft skiff Championship overall The Balmain team lift the title after another sensational day's racing The Balmain team of Henry Larkings, Tom Grimes and Lachlan Pryor became the 2025-26 Australian 18ft skiff champions following another sensational day's racing in constantly changing conditions on Sydney Harbour today. by Frank Quealey Posted 19 Jan 07:08 UTC New Vaikobi Gen2 V-Grip Gloves New Vaikobi Gen2 V-Grip Gloves Retaining the proven grip, durability, and feel of Gen1, now with more hand and finger protection Our Gen2 Gloves retain the proven grip, durability, and feel of Gen1, now with more hand and finger protection, and longer wrist cuffs for extra sun and abrasion coverage - with no extra bulk. by Vaikobi Ocean Performance Posted 19 Jan 06:08 UTC NZ ILCA Nationals - GBR and USA win titles - Day 4 NZ ILCA Nationals - GBR and USA win titles - Day 4 Beckett and Reineke crowned champions as gale force winds cancel the final days racing. With a gale warning in place and 45 knot gusts on the course area by 9am there was no question of any racing being possible on the final day on the 2026 NZ ILCA Nationals. by Nick Page Posted 19 Jan 04:53 UTC Raven collects monohull line honours & IMA Trophy Raven collects monohull line honours & IMA Trophy In the RORC Transatlantic Race There were sighs of relief from both the owner and crew of the radical superyacht Raven when, following two and a half years of trials and development, the semi-foiling Baltic 111 this Sunday morning successfully completed her first ever event. by International Maxi Association Posted 19 Jan 00:57 UTC Speed, Stability and a Transatlantic Race Record Speed, Stability and a Transatlantic Race Record The 34-metre Baltic 111 Raven has rewritten the limits of monohull offshore performance The 34-metre Baltic 111 Raven has rewritten the limits of monohull offshore performance, taking Monohull Line Honours, winning the IMA Transatlantic Trophy, and setting a new monohull race record in the 2026 RORC Transatlantic Race. by Louay Habib / RORC Posted 18 Jan 22:25 UTC GLOBE40 Leg 4 update: Final stretch to Valparaiso GLOBE40 Leg 4 update: Final stretch to Valparaiso The great southern experience towards another suspenseful finish? 1100 miles from Valparaiso this morning, Sunday, January 18, the two leaders of Leg 4 are beginning their final stretch towards the long-awaited destination. They left the Southern Ocean 48 hours ago after a final tack near the 50° latitude limit. by Sirius Events Posted 18 Jan 16:25 UTC Red Bull Italy SailGP Team fires up for Season 6 Red Bull Italy SailGP Team fires up for Season 6 A fresh squad, new energy, and a second-place finish on Sunday in Perth SailGP's sixth season exploded into life Down Under for the Perth Sail Grand Prix, and the Red Bull Italy SailGP Team came out swinging. A fresh squad, new energy, and a second-place finish on Sunday showed exactly what this team is building together. by Red Bull Italy SailGP Team Posted 18 Jan 15:39 UTC SailGP Team France at Perth Sail Grand Prix SailGP Team France at Perth Sail Grand Prix Quentin Delapierre's team finish an excellent third overall The DS Automobiles SailGP Team France made an outstanding start to its 2026 Rolex SailGP Championship campaign by securing a podium finish at the Perth Sail Grand Prix, the opening event of the season. by France SailGP Team Posted 18 Jan 14:27 UTC Swiss SailGP Team shows resilience in Perth Swiss SailGP Team shows resilience in Perth Returning to compete after significant damage forced an early exit on Saturday The Switzerland SailGP Team delivered a determined performance at the Oracle Perth Sail Grand Prix, facing some of the toughest conditions seen this season on the Indian Ocean. by Switzerland SailGP Team Posted 18 Jan 13:31 UTC Star Sailors League Sustainability Actions Star Sailors League Sustainability Actions Together we race for the planet At Ocean Marina Jomtien, the Star Sailors League proved that elite sailing and sustainability go hand in hand. Alongside racing at the SEA Games and the SSL Gold Cup Asian Qualifiers, a parallel effort unfolded onshore and offshore. by Star Sailors League Posted 18 Jan 13:24 UTC Baltic 111 wins IMA Trophy Baltic 111 wins IMA Trophy Raven has set a new Monohull Race Record for the RORC Transatlantic Race Baltic 111 Raven, skippered by Damien Durchon, has taken Monohull Line Honours in the 2026 RORC Transatlantic Race. Raven crossed the finish line outside English Harbour, Antigua on Sunday 18th January 2026 at 10:57:47 UTC. by Louay Habib / RORC Posted 18 Jan 12:40 UTC 11th edition of “Between Wood and Water” 11th edition of “Between Wood and Water” The event will take place inside the Officine dell'Acqua shipyard and museum in Laveno Mombello The annual national Convention on Historic Boats, organized by the Officine dell'Acqua Foundation and AVEV, the Verbano Vintage Sails Association, returns on Saturday, January 31, 2026. by Alessandro Bagno Posted 18 Jan 11:10 UTC SailGP: Brits light up to win in Perth SailGP: Brits light up to win in Perth Emirates Great Britain carried their momentum from being Season 5 Grand Final winner into Race Day 2 Fresh winds and sharp seas asked plenty of questions of the reduced SailGP fleet, competing in the first event of Season 6 at Fremantle, WA. by Richard Gladwell/Sail-World.com/nz Posted 18 Jan 11:05 UTC Perfect Perth for SailGP Season Opener Perfect Perth for SailGP Season Opener Spectacular racing, damage, collisions and injuries The Oracle Perth Sail Grand Prix saw the kind of conditions that SailGP sailors and the fans relish. Small rigs, high speeds, a tight racecourse, and some spectacular racing. by Mark Jardine Posted 18 Jan 10:21 UTC Numbers define the Melges Europeans Numbers define the Melges Europeans The 2025 season for the Melges 24 International Class has been epic The numbers say it: the 2025 season for the Melges 24 International Class has been epic. by International Melges 24 Class Association Posted 18 Jan 09:39 UTC Fletcher Rules the Waves Fletcher Rules the Waves Sending Message to SailGP Fleet with Commanding Perth Win Emirates Great Britain have sent a message to the fleet with a commanding title defense - claiming a season-opening victory in the Oracle Perth Sail Grand Prix, presented by KPMG. by SailGP Media Posted 18 Jan 09:17 UTC Tenzor J/70 Open Winter Series 2025/26 Leg 3 Day 2 Tenzor J/70 Open Winter Series 2025/26 Leg 3 Day 2 "Bogatyrs" top the leaderboard At the 3rd Leg of Tenzor International Cup - J/70 Open Winter Series sailors continue their intense battle for regatta leadership. by Burak Zengin Posted 18 Jan 08:30 UTC 2025-26 Australian 18ft skiff Championship day 2 2025-26 Australian 18ft skiff Championship day 2 Germans become the first international team win a heat of the title in its 114-year-old history Day Two on Sydney Harbour was a historic day for the championship when the German team of Black Knight (Heinrich Von Bayern, Tom Martin and Andy Martin) became the first international team to win a heat of the title in its 114-year-old history. by Frank Quealey Posted 18 Jan 08:16 UTC Beneteau FIRST 60 - Joy at its grandest Beneteau FIRST 60 - Joy at its grandest The largest First ever built For nearly 50 years, every FIRST has been created with a singular ambition: to offer a place where the sailor's own heartbeat falls into the rhythm of the wind and the waves. by Beneteau Group Posted 18 Jan 04:45 UTC NZ ILCA Nationals - Day 3 NZ ILCA Nationals - Day 3 There is an extremely tight contest at the top of the world class ILCA 7 fleet after Day 3 A lovely 15 knot easterly, blue skies and a nice rolling swell with choppy waves, all combined to provide interesting beats and excellent surfing downwind. The open ocean conditions and excellent courses made for top quality racing by Nick Page Posted 17 Jan 23:19 UTC 2026 Finn Class Webinars with Piotr Kula 2026 Finn Class Webinars with Piotr Kula Bringing you some of his extensive Finn sailing knowledge Long time Finn sailor and 2012 Olympian, Piotr Kula, is running two webinars for the Finn Class in January and March. by Robert Deaves Posted 17 Jan 18:13 UTC 2026 Chemical Riders event makes history 2026 Chemical Riders event makes history The best competition conditions ever recorded in the region The Chemical Riders Haifa delivered a breakthrough moment for Eastern Mediterranean windsurfing, unfolding in what riders and officials described as the best competition conditions ever recorded in the region by International Windsurfing Tour Posted 17 Jan 15:43 UTC Black Foils ruled out of racing in Fremantle Black Foils ruled out of racing in Fremantle Burling: "The impact was about a metre away from me and it left me pretty shaken" The Black Foils have been ruled out of tomorrow's racing at the Oracle Perth Sail Grand Prix presented by KPMG due to damage sustained in an incident with Switzerland during today's opening race. by Ben Mackey Posted 17 Jan 12:57 UTC Henri-Lloyd's Consort Round the World Race Jacket Henri-Lloyd's Consort Round the World Race Jacket Iconic jacket updated for modern performance The new Consort Round the World Race Jacket is a contemporary re-engineering of one of Henri-Lloyd's most iconic jackets, famously worn by Sir Francis Chichester during his solo circumnavigation of the globe in 1966-67. by Henri-Lloyd Posted 17 Jan 12:00 UTC SailGP: Kiwis in race to be ready for Auckland SailGP: Kiwis in race to be ready for Auckland Black Foils' stern section wiped off after high speed collision with Swiss The first race of the Oracle Perth Sail Grand Prix sailed off Fremantle, literally started with a bang, when New Zealand's Black Foils had a collision with the Swiss team as the boats crossed tacks downwind. by Richard Gladwell/Sail-World.com/nz Posted 17 Jan 11:40 UTC