Wanderer Inlands at Grafham Water Wanderer Inlands at Grafham Water Shades of the hot summer of 1976? Six Wanderers made their way to a sweltering Grafham Water for their 2026 Inland Championships. We were sharing with the Wayfarer fleet who were holding their Nationals over three days, and were fortunate not to sail on the Friday. by Adam Wickenden Posted 30 Jun 16:51 BST 13th SESCA Antigua Sailing Day Regatta 13th SESCA Antigua Sailing Day Regatta St Edmundsbury enjoys appropriately Caribbean-like conditions Members and visitors enjoyed Caribbean-like conditions for the St Edmundsbury Sailing & Canoeing Association's 13th Antigua Sailing Day Regatta at Lackford Lake, north-west of Bury St Edmunds, on Sunday, 28th June. by Mike Steele Posted 30 Jun 16:40 BST TP52 Worlds, Kiel Week, and Bermuda Race news TP52 Worlds, Kiel Week, and Bermuda Race news The sailing world has been delivering its share of high-level news While the mainstream sports world has been (rightly) dominated by the ongoing World Cup for the last couple weeks, the sailing world has also been delivering its share of high-level news. by David Schmidt Posted 30 Jun 16:00 BST RS21 Hellenic Sailing League Launches in Style RS21 Hellenic Sailing League Launches in Style 19 crews from Greece's top sailing teams battled it out on the Athenian Riviera The inaugural Hellenic Sailing League powered by Grivalia got underway in spectacular fashion, 27-28 June, as 19 crews from Greece's top sailing teams battled it out in over 20 knots of breeze on the Athenian Riviera. by Bex Foot Posted 30 Jun 15:44 BST Haven Knox-Johnston sponsor Largs Regatta Festival Haven Knox-Johnston sponsor Largs Regatta Festival All set for an action packed and fun filled week The collaboration comes hot on the heels of its recent boat insurance partnership with Yacht Havens and helps to bring the local sailing community together for an action packed and fun filled week. by Haven Knox-Johnston Posted 30 Jun 14:30 BST Bembridge SC Late June Keelboat Racing Bembridge SC Late June Keelboat Racing 6 knots from the south was just enough A start line was laid between Under Tyne and Fitzwilliam, and, given the light conditions, a single round upwind to Tara, downwind to the newly laid Britten, and back to the line was set. by Robin Joy & Mike Samuelson Posted 30 Jun 14:18 BST Clipper Race fleet begins final ocean crossing Clipper Race fleet begins final ocean crossing Departing Washington, DC for Oban, Scotland The Clipper Round the World Yacht Race fleet has departed Washington, DC on its final ocean crossing of the 2025-26 edition, setting course across the North Atlantic for Oban, Scotland, as teams enter the closing leg of the global race route. by Kathryn Pridie Posted 30 Jun 13:33 BST Firefly Itchenor Burgee 2026 Firefly Itchenor Burgee 2026 Eighty years on the same lawn Eighty years ago, on the very lawn where this year we gathered with our glasses of rosé, the Firefly was born. A group of International 14 sailors had set themselves a simple ambition: to create a dinghy that younger sailors would love. by Alex Baxter Posted 30 Jun 13:26 BST Salcombe YC Summer Series race 3 Salcombe YC Summer Series race 3 A plethora of short tacking on all windward legs Following a week of intense heat, the slightly cooler conditions (24 degrees) were welcomed by 14 crews. Less inviting was a very gentle breeze from the south west, against a flood tide. by Chris Skelhorn & Emily Hoar Posted 30 Jun 12:39 BST Dragon Europeans at Helsinki Day 1 Dragon Europeans at Helsinki Day 1 The opening day delivered everything sailing fans could ask for The fleet kicked off one of the season's most anticipated regattas off Helsinki on Monday, with a day that delivered everything sailing fans could ask for: postcard-perfect conditions, bold tactical calls, and a tightly fought battle for the lead. by Sofie Parikka Posted 30 Jun 12:12 BST 2026 Warsash Optimist Open 2026 Warsash Optimist Open Classic Solent conditions for more than 80 sailors More than 80 sailors arrived bright and early to Warsash Sailing Club for the 2026 Warsash Optimist Open, powered by West Hill Park School, enjoying a memorable day of close racing in classic Solent conditions. by Liz Robinson Posted 30 Jun 09:58 BST Super-hot Wayfarer Nationals at rafham Water Super-hot Wayfarer Nationals at rafham Water Half the entrants were competing at their first ever Wayfarer Nationals The Wayfarer National Championship were held from Friday 26th to Sunday 28th June at Grafham Water Sailing Club. Twenty-six entries came from over 20 different clubs, from as far as Lochaber in North Scotland and South Cork in Ireland. by Andrew Wilson Posted 30 Jun 08:43 BST Annandale Sailing Club 70th Anniversary Regatta Annandale Sailing Club 70th Anniversary Regatta A memorable - and very windy - weekend of events Annandale Sailing Club celebrated its 70th anniversary with a memorable - and very windy - weekend of events. by Carol Beattie Posted 30 Jun 07:15 BST AC Recon: Third AC75 starts testing AC Recon: Third AC75 starts testing The French America's Cup team, La Roche-Posay Racing Team, has splashed and tow tested their AC75. The French America's Cup team, La Roche-Posay Racing Team has splashed and tow tested their AC75 from Lorient France. We have video of the launch and tow-test, plus an interview with Antoine Carraz, Technical Director for the French team. by Richard Gladwell, Sail-World Posted 30 Jun 03:30 BST GKSS Match Cup Sweden and Nordea Women's Trophy D1 GKSS Match Cup Sweden and Nordea Women's Trophy D1 Spectacular opening day in Marstrand, Sweden Sunshine, fresh winds and hundreds of spectators combined to deliver a spectacular opening day of the 2026 GKSS Match Cup Sweden, as eighteen of the world's best match racing teams launched their campaigns on the iconic waters off Marstrand. by World Match Racing Tour Posted 30 Jun 03:25 BST Titan Spirits Clyde One Design Regatta Preview Titan Spirits Clyde One Design Regatta Preview A welcome return to the Royal Gourock Yacht Club One of the Clyde's favourite sailing events is making a welcome return as the Titan Spirits Clyde One Design Regatta prepares to bring competitive racing, spectacular scenery and a vibrant sailing community back to Gourock this weekend. by Graeme Galbraith Posted 29 Jun 22:05 BST Burton Merlin Rocket Open Burton Merlin Rocket Open The legendary welcome and hospitality from the club Burton SC at Foremark Reservoir were delighted to host the Merlin rocket open meeting last Sunday. As well as providing our legendary welcome and hospitality, we were also able to offer the 17 crews who made the journey a good wind of 12 to 15 knots. by Mike Hampton Posted 29 Jun 21:48 BST Tasar Nationals at Paignton Tasar Nationals at Paignton Our happy sailing story must begin with the sad tale of the storm Our happy sailing story must begin with the sad tale of the storm, the south easterly & the smashing rollers; a combination of chaos which rampaged along our southwest coastline last January culminating in the total obliteration of the Porthpean slipway. by Sarah Desjonqueres Posted 29 Jun 21:46 BST Broadstairs Streaker Open Broadstairs Streaker Open 18 boats from local clubs Margate YC and Downs SC and visitors as faraway as Up River YC join in 18 boats from local clubs Margate YC and Downs SC and visitors as faraway as Up River YC joined a growing fleet of Broadstairs SC, Streakers for a steamy hot weekend in the popular coastal town of Broadstairs on the Kent coast. by Jonny Fullerton / Regatta Services Posted 29 Jun 21:24 BST La Roche-Posay Racing unveils new livery La Roche-Posay Racing unveils new livery The relaunch sends a strong message ahead of the 38th America's Cup The third AC75 to be relaunched by a team competing in the America's Cup, the La Roche-Posay Racing Team's boat - now resplendent in the azure blue and white colours of its title sponsor - returned to the water for its first sail since leaving Barcelona. by K-Challenge Posted 29 Jun 21:19 BST Solo Unassisted Non-stop Arctic Circumnavigation Solo Unassisted Non-stop Arctic Circumnavigation Climate crusader's record attempt is possible now due to sea ice reduction Sailing to prove what climate change has already cost us, one explorer sets off on a voyage that should not be possible by Ocean Research Project Posted 29 Jun 19:36 BST Laserfest 2026 at Whitstable Yacht Club Laserfest 2026 at Whitstable Yacht Club Activating as many as possible of the 80+ Lasers stored on the beach WYC's annual festival of Laser/ILCA racing took place over the weekend June 27/28 - the objective being to activate as many as possible of the 80+ Lasers stored on the beach and invite friends from other clubs to join the fun. by Steve Gray Posted 29 Jun 18:50 BST Moth Lowrider UK Nationals at Rutland Moth Lowrider UK Nationals at Rutland Phil Henry wins in his Prowler The weekend of 19th-21st June was the start of the heatwave that hit the UK, and on the Friday the fleet were greeted with a warm southerly breeze that started out at around 10 knots but gradually built throughout the day. by John Butler Posted 29 Jun 17:48 BST Ancasta Summer Blast brings yacht owners together Ancasta Summer Blast brings yacht owners together Raising thousands for the Ellen MacArthur Trust Ancasta's Summer Blast customer boating event has raised over £6000 for the Ellen MacArthur Cancer Trust, adding to their long-standing partnership, while bringing together owners, friends and families for a memorable weekend on and off the water. by Ancasta Group Posted 29 Jun 16:30 BST 25th Admiral's Cup entries open 1st July 2026 25th Admiral's Cup entries open 1st July 2026 The schedule has been published, setting out the key dates and activities The Royal Ocean Racing Club (RORC) announces that entries will open on 1 July 2026 for the 2027 Admiral's Cup, marking the 25th edition of one of offshore racing's most prestigious international team competitions. by Louay Habib / RORC Posted 29 Jun 14:30 BST Kiel 29er EuroCup - Recap Kiel 29er EuroCup - Recap Light winds prevailed for most of the event Four days and nine races in Kiel delivered a complete and highly technical EuroCup, testing consistency across the entire 29er fleet. by 29er Class Posted 29 Jun 14:26 BST TNL Pindar: Shipping Catalyst 45 to Italy TNL Pindar: Shipping Catalyst 45 to Italy TNL Pindar deliver Lloyd Stevenson Boats stunning new Catalyst 50 to Italy for the Django syndicate. TNL Pindar has celebrated another successful premium export, partnering with Lloyd Stevenson Boatbuilders to deliver their stunning new Catalyst 50 to Italy for the Django syndicate. by TNL Pindar Posted 29 Jun 14:08 BST America's Cup: Italians extend tech partnership America's Cup: Italians extend tech partnership The collaboration addresses key workflows and integrated digital engineering technologies The collaboration will support the team in managing increasingly complex engineering workflows and accelerating decision-making across simulation, structures, systems and technical development. by Luna Rossa Posted 29 Jun 12:03 BST Henri-Lloyd takes to the track Henri-Lloyd takes to the track In new partnership with Rodin Motorsport Henri-Lloyd, the British brand renowned for technical sailing apparel engineered for some of the world's most demanding marine environments, has announced a new partnership with Rodin Motorsport, becoming the team's Official Teamwear Supplier. by Henri-Lloyd Posted 29 Jun 12:00 BST Boris Herrmann to take on the Route Du Rhum 2026 Boris Herrmann to take on the Route Du Rhum 2026 Just one week to go until the launch of their new IMOCA race yacht With just one week to go until the launch of their new IMOCA race yacht, Team Malizia and skipper Boris Herrmann are pleased to confirm his Route du Rhum-Destination Guadeloupe 2026 campaign. by Team Malizia Posted 29 Jun 11:43 BST Marblehead Nylet RM Challenge at Littleton Marblehead Nylet RM Challenge at Littleton Guildford club still enjoying new venue, though weed was troublesome with an easterly The intense heatwave and strong easterly breeze gave almost perfect conditions for exciting racing and the Marbleheads provided a fantastic spectacle in front of the Littleton SC clubhouse. 13 races were sailed. by Roger Stollery Posted 29 Jun 11:23 BST 25th Argentario Sailing Week Overall 25th Argentario Sailing Week Overall The epic conclusion and results The final day of the 25th Argentario Sailing Week - Miramis Trophy 2026, organised by the Yacht Club Santo Stefano, began with one of the most emotional moments of the entire event. by Joseph Sawyer Posted 29 Jun 10:33 BST 49er, 49erFX & Nacra 17 Europeans Preview 49er, 49erFX & Nacra 17 Europeans Preview A fitting follow-on to what's already been a huge month of racing in Germany The countdown is officially on. In just seven days, the best 49er, 49erFX, and Nacra 17 sailors in Europe and plenty of visiting fleets from outside the continent will hit the water in Eckernförde, Germany, for the 2026 European Championship. by 49er and Nacra 17 Sailing Posted 29 Jun 09:49 BST Squib National Championship at Abersoch Overall Squib National Championship at Abersoch Overall The culmination of a challenging week Well, what a difference a day makes. Unfortunately after a series of postponements, racing on Thursday was abandoned however crews awoke on Friday to a lovely breeze and,for the first time this week, the AP flag was nowhere to be seen. by Alex Porteous Posted 29 Jun 09:45 BST Albacore Inlands at Ogston Albacore Inlands at Ogston A variety of wind conditions ranging from 30 knot gusts to almost zero Fourteen Albacores arrived for their Inlands at the picturesque Ogston Sailing Club nestled in the Derbyshire countryside near Matlock. The two-day event was sailed in a variety of wind conditions ranging from 30 knot gusts to almost zero. by Mike Banner Posted 29 Jun 07:47 BST I14 2026 Prince of Wales Cup Week Day 4 I14 2026 Prince of Wales Cup Week Day 4 Prince of Wales Championship decided in a big breeze classic After a full day ashore as the Clyde proved too wild to race, the fleet returned knowing the Prince of Wales Championship would almost certainly be decided in big breeze. by George Yeoman Posted 29 Jun 05:59 BST AC Recon: Luna Rossa - Flying fix - June 26 AC Recon: Luna Rossa - Flying fix - June 26 Luna Rossa crew undertake mainsail fix while foiling fast downwind off Cagliari Italian America's Cup Challenger, Luna Rossa put in another long 5hr day in the 2027 America's Cup cycle, from the team's base in Cagliari, Sardinia. Sail Design team member Marco Capitani gives an insight into the team's sail development process. by Richard Gladwell, Sail-World Posted 29 Jun 03:13 BST 44Cup Marstrand 2026 Overall 44Cup Marstrand 2026 Overall Charisma back on track after final no wind day After three days of superb conditions, an isobar free southern Sweden left the final three races unsailed at the 44Cup Marstrand, third event of the 2026 season for the high performance owner-driver one designs. by 44Cup Posted 28 Jun 18:25 BST Kieler Woche 2026 Day 9 Kieler Woche 2026 Day 9 Hungarians claim 15th FD Worlds title Kieler Woche, held in the height of summer, concluded on Sunday (June 28) with the final sailing races in the international classes. Szabolcs Majthenyi and András Domokos from Hungary were crowned Flying Dutchman world champions - for the 15th time. by Kieler Woche Posted 28 Jun 18:00 BST B14 Global Championship at Torbay overall B14 Global Championship at Torbay overall The heat has been on in Torbay The heat has been on in Torbay, with one day lost due to lack of wind and searing heat. Day 4 was marginally better but searing heat still. Some had questioned whether they had the right kit for the conditions as the experienced another light wind day. by Mark Barnes Posted 28 Jun 14:37 BST