Luna Rossa wins in Sardinia in sensational fashion Luna Rossa wins in Sardinia in sensational fashion Terrific regatta, terrific organisation It was a day that a Hollywood script writer would find hard to write, but for the hometown favourites Luna Rossa it was one of both high elation and brutal disappointment in front of their incredible fans. by ACP Media Posted 24 May 11:55 PDT GB1 secure a race win on final day in Sardinia GB1 secure a race win on final day in Sardinia Athena Pathway have a difficult afternoon in America's Cup Preliminary Regatta The final day of racing in Sardinia once again delivered glamour conditions, the 14-17 knot south-easterly winds providing perfect racing. by GB1 Posted 24 May 10:45 PDT IMA Maxi Europeans enters its second phase IMA Maxi Europeans enters its second phase Final Regata dei Tre Golfi classes decided While on Saturday morning the faster Maxi 1 and Maxi Grand Prix yachts crossed the Naples finish line of the Regata dei Tre Golfi, the offshore race of the IMA Maxi Europeans, it was only at 2245 last night that Giuseppe Puttini's Shirlaf arrived. by International Maxi Association Posted 24 May 10:37 PDT La Solitaire du Figaro Paprec Leg 2 Start La Solitaire du Figaro Paprec Leg 2 Start Heading for Pornichet in tricky conditions The skippers competing in La Solitaire du Figaro Paprec have just started the second leg between Vigo, Spain, and Pornichet on France's Loire-Atlantique coast — a 450-nautical-mile course that already promises to be as strategic. by La Solitaire du Figaro Paprec Posted 24 May 10:27 PDT A solid finish for Tudor Team Alinghi A solid finish for Tudor Team Alinghi At the Louis Vuitton 38th America's Cup Preliminary Regatta Tudor Team Alinghi closed out the Louis Vuitton 38th America's Cup Preliminary Regatta Sardinia with a more competitive final-day performance, showing improved pace, communication and consistency across the final two fleet races on the gulf of angels. by Tudor Team Alinghi Posted 24 May 10:15 PDT America's Cup: Luna Rossa has a home win America's Cup: Luna Rossa has a home win Race 7 started in sensational fashion with the disqualification of the series leader, Race 7 started in sensational fashion with the disqualification of the series leader, and home crowd favourite. Luna Rossa Women and Youth were judged to be premature starters. by Richard Gladwell, Sail-World Posted 24 May 10:00 PDT America's Cup: Light winds - Day 3 at Cagliari America's Cup: Light winds - Day 3 at Cagliari The official forecast for Day 3 of the AC Preliminary Regatta - Sardinia, is similar to Day 2 The official forecast for Day 3 of the America's Cup Preliminary Regatta - Sardinia, is similar to Day 2. by Richard Gladwell/Sail-World.com Posted 24 May 05:49 PDT WingFoil Racing World Cup Türkiye overall WingFoil Racing World Cup Türkiye overall Picot and Manowiecki finish on top in Urla The final day of the WingFoil Racing World Cup Türkiye in Urla delivered some difficult racing under an unstable sky. Early morning rain threatened to kill the wind, but a building breeze allowed race management to press ahead. by IWSA Media / Andy Rice Posted 24 May 05:08 PDT Henri-Lloyd Archive Sale Henri-Lloyd Archive Sale New lines have landed, including best sellers from previous seasons and summer essentials New lines have just landed, including best sellers from previous seasons and summer essentials. Limited availability across selected styles. by Henri-Lloyd Posted 24 May 04:00 PDT Solitaire du Figaro Paprec Leg 2 preview Solitaire du Figaro Paprec Leg 2 preview Light weather conditions forecast along the Iberian coast and across the Bay of Biscay 36 solo sailors will once again set off on a sprint that could well feel like a long offshore migration under sail. Light weather conditions along the Iberian coast and across the Bay of Biscay are set to make life difficult for the sailors once again. by La Solitaire du Figaro Paprec Posted 24 May 00:14 PDT Major hydraulic issue for GB1 on day 2 Major hydraulic issue for GB1 on day 2 But teammates in Athena Pathway take a race win in Sardinia The British women and youth America's Cup team, Athena Pathway, secured a race win on day two of the Louis Vuitton 38th America's Cup Preliminary Regatta Sardinia, while the British senior team, GB1, was forced to sit out due to a boat issue. by GB1 Posted 23 May 23:02 PDT Emirates Team NZ have a strong Day 2 Emirates Team NZ have a strong Day 2 Day 2 of the America's Cup Preliminary Regatta was a successful day of racing for both Kiwi teams Day 2 of the America's Cup Preliminary Regatta was a successful day of racing for both Emirates Team New Zealand crews in Cagliari today, Saturday. by Emirates Team New Zealand Posted 23 May 22:51 PDT Vive la V12! Alexis Carre wins the IOM Worlds Vive la V12! Alexis Carre wins the IOM Worlds A sailing masterclass and tribute to the late designer at Datchet Water After a fantastic Friday, we were all hoping for another day which would surpass the forecast and provide us with a thrilling conclusion to what has been a spectacular IOM World Championship at Datchet Water Sailing Club. by Mark Jardine Posted 23 May 17:08 PDT Youthful talent shines in beautiful Sardinia Youthful talent shines in beautiful Sardinia A testing racecourse where reading the oscillating pressure accurately was everything After yesterday's wind and waves, the sailors in the Louis Vuitton 38th America's Cup Preliminary Regatta, Sardinia faced a different challenge on a testing racecourse where reading the pressure accurately was everything. by ACP Media Posted 23 May 16:51 PDT Luna Rossa's Preliminary Regatta Sardinia day 2 Luna Rossa's Preliminary Regatta Sardinia day 2 Three very different races, requiring versatility, adaptability, and constant focus A packed Saturday both on shore and on the water in Cagliari for the second and penultimate day of the Preliminary Regatta Sardinia. by Luna Rossa Challenge Posted 23 May 16:37 PDT IMA Maxi European Championship concludes IMA Maxi European Championship concludes Offshore prizes to Galateia and North Star The Maxi One and Maxi Grand Prix classes today finished the Regata dei Tre Golfi, the opening offshore race of the IMA Maxi European Championship. by International Maxi Association Posted 23 May 15:53 PDT 2026 iQFOiL Open Europeans in Portimão overall 2026 iQFOiL Open Europeans in Portimão overall Spectacular Medal Series conclude six days of racing in Portugal The 2026 iQFOiL Open European Championships came to a thrilling conclusion today in Portimão, Portugal, with spectacular Medal Series racing deciding the new European Champions after six demanding days on the Atlantic waters of Praia da Rocha. by iQFOiL Class Association Posted 23 May 15:25 PDT 2026 Star Western Hemisphere Championship overall 2026 Star Western Hemisphere Championship overall Jack Jennings and Pedro Trouche crowned champions on Gull Lake, Michigan The 2026 Star Western Hemisphere Championship came to a close today on Gull Lake after a final day marked by grey skies, persistent showers and challenging conditions that allowed the fleet to complete one last race before the championship was decided. by ISCYRA Posted 23 May 15:05 PDT Tudor Team Alinghi learning the hard way Tudor Team Alinghi learning the hard way At the Louis Vuitton 38th America's Cup Preliminary Regatta Tudor Team Alinghi faced a challenging second day at the Louis Vuitton 38th America's Cup Preliminary Regatta Sardinia, as lighter-than-expected winds and unstable conditions created a difficult afternoon on the gulf of angels. by Tudor Team Alinghi Posted 23 May 11:21 PDT 71st Regata dei Tre Golfi Finish 71st Regata dei Tre Golfi Finish Galateia is once again the star of the IMA Maxi Europeans opening offshore race Galateia is once again the star of the Tre Golfi Sailing Week. The Wally 100 owned by David Leuschen and Chris Flowers claimed line honours in the 71st Regata dei Tre Golfi for the second consecutive year, the offshore race opening the IMA Maxi Europeans. by Tre Golfi Sailing Week Posted 23 May 10:15 PDT 2026 ORC DH Worlds Long Offshore Race day 2 2026 ORC DH Worlds Long Offshore Race day 2 Long Offshore Race enters second day with tight battles across all classes The three-class fleet racing in the 2026 ORC Double Handed Worlds Long Offshore Race got off to a solid start off the beach in Scheveningen, and is making good progress towards finishes expected in the late hours tonight. by Offshore Racing Congress Posted 23 May 10:05 PDT America's Cup: Young Italians keep control - Day 1 America's Cup: Young Italians keep control - Day 1 The Luna Rossa Womens and Youth team tightened their grip at the top of the standings. The Luna Rossa Womens and Youth team tightened their grip at the top of the standings after two days of racing in the first Preliminary Regatta in the 38th America's Cup. by Richard Gladwell, Sail-World Posted 23 May 09:16 PDT Scouting America & Sea Scouts at World Sailing Day Scouting America & Sea Scouts at World Sailing Day Youth maritime engagement helps strengthen the future of sailing and the wider marine sector With just days remaining until the World Sailing Day, participation continue to expand internationally across yacht clubs, sailing schools, marinas, museums, marine businesses and now increasingly among youth sailing and maritime organizations. by World Sailing Day Posted 23 May 07:35 PDT 2027 Antigua Classic Yacht Regatta update 2027 Antigua Classic Yacht Regatta update Pre-registration is open and three yachts have already signed up Pre-registration for the 2027 Antigua Classic Yacht Regatta is now open, and we invite owners, captains, crews, and friends to join us once again in Antigua for another unforgettable celebration of classic yachting. by Antigua Classic Yacht Regatta Posted 23 May 06:11 PDT Steering the Course 2026 returns Steering the Course 2026 returns World Sailing encourages sailors around the world to 'Give to Gain' Steering the Course, World Sailing's global women's sailing festival, is back this year with two opportunities to celebrate and promote women's sailing, inspire women and girls to discover the sport, and bring the community together. by World Sailing Posted 23 May 06:10 PDT Cowes Week announces North Sails as title sponsor Cowes Week announces North Sails as title sponsor New partnership sees return of the iconic fireworks for the Bicentenary Regatta New partnership sees the return of the iconic fireworks for the North Sails Cowes Week Bicentenary regatta. by North Sails Posted 23 May 04:00 PDT Kieler Woche feedback optimizes service quality Kieler Woche feedback optimizes service quality Sailors from up to 60 nations are once again expected to attend Kieler Woche is significantly improving service quality for all participants and setting new standards in digital communication. The modernization of its visibility goes hand in hand with enhanced sporting quality in the sailing regatta. by Kieler Woche Posted 23 May 03:15 PDT America's Cup: Easing breeze - Day 2 at Cagliari America's Cup: Easing breeze - Day 2 at Cagliari The PredictWind forecast concurs with the official one, but shows the breeze beginning to ease The official forecast for Day 2 of the America's Cup Preliminary Regatta - Sardinia, is similar to Day 1. The PredictWind forecast concurs with the official one, but shows the breeze beginning to ease an hour after the start. by Richard Gladwell/Sail-World.com Posted 23 May 02:56 PDT Vaikobi's most reviewed gear - why they love it Vaikobi's most reviewed gear - why they love it Built for the water. Rated by thousands of fans. Designed to perform on and off the water, the Vaikobi UV Ocean Tech Hooded Top is the ultimate combination of sun protection, comfort, and versatility. by Vaikobi Posted 22 May 23:30 PDT 2026 iQFOiL Open Europeans in Portimão Day 5 2026 iQFOiL Open Europeans in Portimão Day 5 Medal Series Line-Up for iQFOiL Europeans decided The 2026 iQFOiL Open European Championships reached the end of the Final Series on Friday in Portimão, setting the stage for Saturday's decisive Medal Race Series, where the European titles will be awarded live from Praia da Rocha. by iQFOiL Class Association Posted 22 May 21:38 PDT Compelling racing on Day 1 in Sardinia Compelling racing on Day 1 in Sardinia Challenging conditions for sailors but dramatic and exciting for the large Race Village crowd. Challenging AC40 conditions made manoeuvres and mark roundings increasingly difficult for sailors across the fleet: but dramatic and exciting for the large Race Village crowd. by Emirates Team NZ Media Posted 22 May 17:58 PDT 2026 Star Western Hemisphere Championship Day 2 2026 Star Western Hemisphere Championship Day 2 Jennings and Trouche hold firm at Gull Lake, Michigan The second day of racing at the 2026 Star Western Hemisphere Championship delivered classic Star Class conditions on Gull Lake, with the fleet enjoying what many competitors described as "amazing conditions". by ISCYRA Posted 22 May 17:43 PDT Women and Youth reign supreme in stunning Sardinia Women and Youth reign supreme in stunning Sardinia "Some of the best racing I've done for a long, long time" Sardinia sparkled on the opening day of the Louis Vuitton 38th America's Cup Preliminary Regatta, with near perfect 'champagne conditions' of 16-21 knots that challenged the very best sailors in the world. by ACP Media Posted 22 May 15:30 PDT Luna Rossa's Preliminary Regatta Sardinia day 1 Luna Rossa's Preliminary Regatta Sardinia day 1 The first day ends with excellent results for both Luna Rossa teams The first day of the Preliminary Regatta Sardinia ends with excellent results for both Luna Rossa teams. by Luna Rossa Challenge Posted 22 May 14:56 PDT Capsize and gear failure challenge Brits on day 1 Capsize and gear failure challenge Brits on day 1 America's Cup Preliminary Regatta brings capsize and gear failure for Fletcher and Mills Both British America's Cup teams faced challenges on the opening day of the Preliminary Regatta Sardinia on Friday, as the women's and youth team, Athena Pathway, suffered a capsize and the senior team, GB1, was forced to retire. by GB1 Posted 22 May 14:54 PDT IOM World Championship 2026 Day 5 IOM World Championship 2026 Day 5 Some of the best days sailing come along when very little is expected from them Some of the best days sailing come along when very little is expected from them, but then the conditions over-deliver. by Mark Jardine Posted 22 May 14:30 PDT IOM Worlds 2026 Race 5 Heat A Crash Sequence IOM Worlds 2026 Race 5 Heat A Crash Sequence Heat A had more than its fair share of incidents on Day 5 at Datchet Water Heat A had more than its fair share of incidents, including a leeward gate gust that caused havoc for various yachts. It's tricky to explain it in words, so hopefully this sequence of photos I took explains things better. by Mark Jardine Posted 22 May 14:26 PDT 71st Regata dei Tre Golfi IMA Maxi Europeans day 1 71st Regata dei Tre Golfi IMA Maxi Europeans day 1 A spectacular start from the Bay of Santa Lucia The start of the 71st Regata dei Tre Golfi, the offshore race valid for the IMA Maxi European Championship, took place today at 13:30, after a short postponement caused by a temporary drop in wind pressure. by Tre Golfi Sailing Week Posted 22 May 12:42 PDT 57th La Solitaire du Figaro Paprec update 57th La Solitaire du Figaro Paprec update Time for analysis and valuable feedback for the sailors after stage 1 After a long delivery sail to the port of Vigo from Cape Finisterre, the sailors finally had a chance to catch their breath and reflect on their race — their strengths, their weaknesses, and already look ahead to the second stage. by La Solitaire du Figaro Paprec Posted 22 May 12:41 PDT Tudor Team Alinghi shows promise Tudor Team Alinghi shows promise On opening day of the LV 38th America's Cup Preliminary Regatta Racing together for the first time as a crew, Paul Goodison, Phil Robertson, Nicolas Rolaz and Pietro Sibello showed improving consistency and solid boat handling against one of the strongest AC40 fleets assembled. by Tudor Team Alinghi Posted 22 May 12:36 PDT