470 World Championship in Enoshima overall 470 World Championship in Enoshima overall Martin Wrigley and Bettine Harris claim the title after demanding Medal Races on the final day The 2026 470 World Championship in Enoshima, Japan, has come to an end. British sailors Martin Wrigley and Bettine Harris claimed the World Championship title after two very demanding Medal Races on the final day. by International 470 Class Association Posted 17 Aug 23:12 HKT Wrigley and Harris crowned 470 World Champions Wrigley and Harris crowned 470 World Champions Completing an incredible season of success for the British partnership Martin Wrigley and Bettine Harris have been crowned 470 world champions in Enoshima, Japan, completing an incredible season of success for the British partnership. by British Sailing Team Posted 17 Aug 20:17 HKT AC Recon: French sail four times in a week AC Recon: French sail four times in a week After losing a month following the capsize of their AC75, the French have sailed five days from ten. After losing a month following the capsize of their AC75, the French America's Cup team have sailed five days in the past ten. by Richard Gladwell, Sail-World Posted 17 Aug 10:02 HKT Black Foils sign Olympic hopeful Black Foils sign Olympic hopeful Kate Stewart will join as a reserve strategist and will continue her 2028 Olympic campaign New Zealand's Black Foils have signed Olympic hopeful Kate Stewart as a reserve strategist. She finished fifth at last month's Nacra 17 European Championship with Micah Wilkinson and will continue with her Olympic program. by James Rigby/Black Foils Posted 17 Aug 06:10 HKT Team Racing World Championship overall Team Racing World Championship overall USA 1 from California win after an all American final USA 1 from California are the 2026 Team Racing World Champions after defeating USA 2 from Massachusetts 3-0 in Sunday's final on Riddarfjärden. Great Britain claimed bronze after beating New Zealand 2-0, bringing four days of intense racing to a close. by TRWC2026 Posted 17 Aug 03:47 HKT RORC Round Britain and Ireland Race day 8 RORC Round Britain and Ireland Race day 8 Pace takes line honours: four chapters, one great adventure Johnny Vincent's Volvo 70 Pace has completed the 50th anniversary RORC Round Britain and Ireland Race, winning Monohull Line Honours after a race that combined raw speed, complex navigation and a deeply personal offshore journey for the owner. by Louay Habib / RORC Posted 17 Aug 01:26 HKT ILCA 6 Youth Worlds in Aarhus Day 3 ILCA 6 Youth Worlds in Aarhus Day 3 Shifty Conditions Test Sailors After a successful day of racing on Saturday, the Race Management hoped for another day full of races on Aarhus Bay as the 2026 ILCA 6 Youth World Championships continued on Sunday. by Agustín Argüelles Posted 17 Aug 00:19 HKT America's Cup: Tudor Alinghi revealed America's Cup: Tudor Alinghi revealed Tudor Alinghi reveal their AC75's reconstruction in this build facility tour. Tudor Team Alinghi reveal their above and below-decks reconstruction with their AC75 stripped to a bare carbon shell in the shed in Italy, midway through the rebuild for the 38th America's Cup. by America's Cup Media Posted 16 Aug 21:51 HKT New Sails now. Don't wait for next season New Sails now. Don't wait for next season Better sailing starts here A better sailing experience starts with better sails. There's still time to get more out of this season with a new set of North Sails. Request a quote today and start planning your upgrade. by North Sails Posted 16 Aug 21:30 HKT 470 World Championship in Enoshima day 5 470 World Championship in Enoshima day 5 Top 10 Teams Selected for the Medal Series Another three races were completed in the Gold Fleet and two in the Silver Fleet, with the top 10 teams qualifying for the Medal Series of the World Championship in Enoshima, Japan. Tomorrow, the Final Stage of the racing will begin. by International 470 Class Association Posted 16 Aug 19:06 HKT Hamilton Island Race Week 2026 Day 1 Hamilton Island Race Week 2026 Day 1 Fresh trade winds make for a spectacular start The trade winds arrived in force for the first day of racing at Hamilton Island Race Week 2026, with over 25 knots of breeze and bumpy conditions giving sailors a serious workout in the Around the Islands Race. by Hamilton Island Race Week Posted 16 Aug 17:37 HKT 2026 Formula Wing World Championships day 5 2026 Formula Wing World Championships day 5 Two new world champions crowned in Istanbul A day of drama on the Bosphorus produced two new world champions as Italy's Alessandro Tomasi and France's Vaina Picot claimed the men's and women's Formula Wing titles in a thrilling finale to the World Championships in Istanbul. by IWSA Media Posted 16 Aug 06:11 HKT 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 16 Aug 02:52 HKT 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 16 Aug 01:39 HKT 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 16 Aug 00:27 HKT 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 22:55 HKT 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 21:19 HKT 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 16:30 HKT 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 15:00 HKT 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 15 Aug 13:44 HKT 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 15 Aug 06:40 HKT 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 15 Aug 03:55 HKT 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 15 Aug 02:05 HKT North Sails Cowes Week 2026 shines bright North Sails Cowes Week 2026 shines bright More than 600 yachts racing across 37 classes over 7 days on The Solent is quite the spectacle The world's leading sailmaker helps iconic regatta come roaring back as a British classic for its Bicentennial. by North Sails Posted 14 Aug 19:00 HKT 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 18:41 HKT 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 17:52 HKT 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 17:25 HKT All about Guangzhou-Hong Kong synergy All about Guangzhou-Hong Kong synergy Subject to confirmation, of course Hong Kong Boating Industry Association joins Guangzhou-Hong Kong Round Table on building a Greater Bay Area yachting ecosystem by HKBIA Posted 14 Aug 17:21 HKT 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 17:06 HKT 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 16:00 HKT 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 14 Aug 02:51 HKT 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 14 Aug 01:30 HKT 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 20:43 HKT 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 17:03 HKT 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 13 Aug 13:07 HKT 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 13 Aug 12:48 HKT 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 13 Aug 06:21 HKT 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 13 Aug 05:09 HKT 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 13 Aug 02:45 HKT 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 13 Aug 01:04 HKT