Toyota NZ Optimist Nationals New Plymouth - Day 2 Toyota NZ Optimist Nationals New Plymouth - Day 2 Female sailors continue to dominate the top three places on the leaderboard after Day 2 Female sailors continue to dominate the top three places on the leaderboard after Day 2 of the Toyota NZ Optimist Nationals being sailed from New Plymouth Yacht Club. by Sail-World.com Posted 5 Apr 20:30 AEST 55th Trofeo Princesa Sofia Mallorca Prize Giving 55th Trofeo Princesa Sofia Mallorca Prize Giving Swedes Emil Järudd and Hanna Jonsson award the Sofia Trophy as overall winners The awards ceremony for the 55th Trofeo Princesa Sofia Mallorca by FERGUS Hotels brought the curtain down on a thrilling edition, which saw the debut of new competition formats ahead of the 2028 Los Angeles Games. by Trofeo S.A.R. Princesa Sofía Posted 5 Apr 16:48 AEST 505 Euro Cup Series Leg 1 in La Rochelle Day 2 505 Euro Cup Series Leg 1 in La Rochelle Day 2 The sunshine breaks through on the west coast of France Day 2 of the 505 Euro Cup in La Rochelle, France saw a change of conditions, from the rain and fresh breeze of Friday, to a lighter southerly and a warmer and eventually sunny day. The change of weather also brought a change to the leaderboard. by Mike Holt Posted 5 Apr 16:13 AEST Enel Rio SailGP: Will ask plenty of Questions Enel Rio SailGP: Will ask plenty of Questions Racing on the Stadium course in the Rio 2016 Olympics, saw reputations made and destroyed. SailGP lands in Rio for its long-awaited South American debut, where iconic scenery meets wildly unpredictable racing. by SailGP Media Posted 5 Apr 11:07 AEDT Wearn wins at Trofeo Princesa Sofía Wearn wins at Trofeo Princesa Sofía Commanding return as Australian Sailing Team shows depth in Palma Double Olympic Champion Matt Wearn has made a commanding return to international racing, taking out the ILCA 7 title at the Trofeo Princesa Sofía, the opening Sailing Grand Slam of the season. by Lisa Darmanin / Australian Sailing Team Posted 5 Apr 06:44 AEDT 470 Class at 55th Trofeo Princesa Sofia overall 470 Class at 55th Trofeo Princesa Sofia overall Jordi Xammar and Marta Cardona win “at home” The 55th edition of the Trofeo Princesa Sofía, held last week in Palma Bay, marked the opening event of this year's Sailing Grand Slam. Jordi Xammar and Marta Cardona won the regatta. by International 470 Class Association Posted 5 Apr 03:47 AEDT 55th Trofeo Princesa Sofia Mallorca overall 55th Trofeo Princesa Sofia Mallorca overall Thrilling Finals showdowns as ten Sofía titles decided on glorious Bay of Palma The sun shone and the sea breeze blew exactly as per the script for a blockbuster finale to Palma, Mallorca's giant 55 Trofeo Princesa Sofía Mallorca by FERGUS Hotels, the curtain raiser to the 2026 Olympic classes season. by Trofeo S.A.R. Princesa Sofía Posted 5 Apr 02:19 AEDT 49er, 49erFX & Nacra 17 at Princesa Sofía overall 49er, 49erFX & Nacra 17 at Princesa Sofía overall Titles decided after a week of tight racing and a few late twists It was a big final day at the Trofeo Princesa Sofía, with titles decided across all three Olympic fleets after a week of tight racing and a few late twists. by 49er & Nacra 17 Sailing Posted 5 Apr 02:35 AEDT Toyota NZ Optimist Nationals New Plymouth - Day 1 Toyota NZ Optimist Nationals New Plymouth - Day 1 The 2026 Toyota Optimist Nationals got underway on Saturday from New Plymouth Yacht Club. The 2026 Toyota Optimist Nationals got underway on Saturday from New Plymouth Yacht Club, on a stunning Taranaki day. by Sail-World.com Posted 4 Apr 20:09 AEDT Glenn Ashby SailGP Team France for Rio Glenn Ashby SailGP Team France for Rio Replacing Leigh McMillan as he recovers from a shoulder injury Glenn Ashby is set to join the DS Automobiles SailGP Team France as wing trimmer from the Rio Sail Grand Prix, replacing Leigh McMillan as he recovers from a shoulder injury sustained following the Auckland incident. by France SailGP Team Posted 4 Apr 19:58 AEDT 470 Class at 55th Trofeo Princesa Sofia day 5 470 Class at 55th Trofeo Princesa Sofia day 5 Top 10 teams selected: 470 fleet ready for the Medal Series The final day of the elimination series concluded in excellent conditions in the Bay of Palma. Despite a short delay in the morning, two races were completed smoothly, setting the stage for the Medal Series. by International 470 Class Association Posted 4 Apr 18:17 AEDT Brisbane to Gladstone Race official statement Brisbane to Gladstone Race official statement Decision reached after a protest was lodged involving Back 2 Black The Brisbane to Gladstone Yacht Race Committee advises that a protest was lodged involving Back 2 Black, the provisional winner of the IRC Courier Mail Cup in the 78th Gladstone Ports Corporation Brisbane to Gladstone Yacht Race. by Kerrin Schallmeiner Posted 4 Apr 17:59 AEDT Wild Thing takes Line Honours in B2G Yacht Race Wild Thing takes Line Honours in B2G Yacht Race Crossing the finish line in Gladstone on Saturday 4 April at 6.24am Wild Thing has claimed Line Honours in the 78th Gladstone Ports Corporation Brisbane to Gladstone Yacht Race, crossing the finish line in Gladstone on Saturday 4 April at 6.24am. by Kerrin Schallmeiner Posted 4 Apr 13:53 AEDT 49er, 49erFX & Nacra 17 at Princesa Sofía Day 5 49er, 49erFX & Nacra 17 at Princesa Sofía Day 5 American pair Nevin Snow and Ian MacDiarmid lead the 49er fleet American pair Nevin Snow and Ian MacDiarmid lead the 49er fleet after a valuable recovery from an early start in second of the skiffs' three races today. by 49er & Nacra 17 Sailing Posted 4 Apr 07:43 AEDT 505 Euro Cup Series Leg 1 in La Rochelle Day 1 505 Euro Cup Series Leg 1 in La Rochelle Day 1 Three races for the 43 boats racing from 7 countries The first event of the 2026 505 Euro Cup kicked off in La Rochelle France today with 43 boats racing from 7 countries. The weather was chilly with a moderate breeze out of the west to test the teams. by Mike Holt Posted 4 Apr 07:16 AEDT Wearn in Gold Medal Contention Wearn in Gold Medal Contention On Return to International Racing at the Trofeo Princesa Sofía In his return to major international competition for the first time since the Paris 2024 Olympic Games, Matt Wearn will fight for gold at the Trofeo Princesa Sofía, capping off an impressive week of racing in Palma, Mallorca. by Lisa Darmanin / Australian Sailing Team Posted 4 Apr 07:05 AEDT 55th Trofeo Princesa Sofia Mallorca day 5 55th Trofeo Princesa Sofia Mallorca day 5 Palma Set to Deliver Classic Sofía Finale After a week of racing in challenging offshore winds Saturday's medal showdowns for the 10 Olympic class titles at the 55th Trofeo Princesa Sofía Mallorca by FERGUS Hotels look set to be blessed with perfect conditions. by Trofeo S.A.R. Princesa Sofía Posted 4 Apr 06:57 AEDT Quatro Maui Pro at Ho'okipa Day 3 Quatro Maui Pro at Ho'okipa Day 3 Youth & experience shine in Maui Day 3 of the Quatro Maui Pro delivered a full showcase of the sport's depth and future, as all Junior, Pro Junior, and Masters divisions were completed in clean head to logo high surf under light winds at the iconic Ho'okipa Beach Park. by International Windsurfing Tour Posted 3 Apr 23:55 AEDT Toyota NZ Optimist Nationals at New Plymouth YC Toyota NZ Optimist Nationals at New Plymouth YC The five-day regatta is being hosted by the New Plymouth Yacht Club Racing for the 2026 Toyota New Zealand Optimist National Championship officially begins Saturday. The five-day regatta is being hosted by the New Plymouth Yacht Club. by Sail-World.com Posted 3 Apr 19:26 AEDT 505 Euro Cup Series Leg 1 in La Rochelle begins 505 Euro Cup Series Leg 1 in La Rochelle begins Close to 45 boats have assembled from across Europe, Australia and the USA After two days of organised training, run by the French 505 Class, leg one of the the 505 Euro Cup series is about to start in La Rochelle, France. Close to 45 boats from across Europe, Australia and the USA have assembled. by Mike Holt Posted 3 Apr 19:19 AEDT The Yacht Sales Co Sail Paradise 2026 Entry open The Yacht Sales Co Sail Paradise 2026 Entry open Now in its 17th year and incorporating the Australian Yachting Championships You're invited to test your crew in Australia's spectacular offshore sailing regatta, The Yacht Sales Co Sail Paradise 2026! by Southport Yacht Club Posted 3 Apr 16:17 AEDT New ZhikMotion™ Styles Have Landed New ZhikMotion™ Styles Have Landed Built for cooler days on and off the water Built for cooler days on and off the water, the ZhikMotion™ range delivers adaptable warmth, wind resistance, spray protection and all-day comfort when conditions shift. by Zhik Posted 3 Apr 07:15 AEDT 49er, 49erFX & Nacra 17 at Princesa Sofía Day 4 49er, 49erFX & Nacra 17 at Princesa Sofía Day 4 Price is right... In the 49er Skiff class the lead has alternated between top duos from the USA and Australia who spent time training together within a big group working out of Torbay, north of Auckland. by 49er & Nacra 17 Sailing Posted 3 Apr 06:55 AEDT 55th Trofeo Princesa Sofia Mallorca day 4 55th Trofeo Princesa Sofia Mallorca day 4 Sofía racers head into final chance to make Saturday's medal finale Day 4 of the 55th Trofeo Princesa Sofía Mallorca by FERGUS Hotels continued with the offshore, unpredictable winds which have continued to confound athletes as the showcase Olympic regatta heads into the penultimate day, Friday. by Trofeo S.A.R. Princesa Sofía Posted 3 Apr 05:19 AEDT 470 Class at 55th Trofeo Princesa Sofia day 4 470 Class at 55th Trofeo Princesa Sofia day 4 Leaderboard Tightens Behind Dominant Spanish Leaders in Palma The second day of the elimination series brought afternoon racing, with two races completed successfully. From light morning winds to a strong offshore breeze later on. by International 470 Class Association Posted 3 Apr 04:34 AEDT Start Strong with New North Sails Start Strong with New North Sails Experience the assurance of sails built for precision, power, and lasting performance Experience the assurance of sails built for precision, power, and lasting performance. Step into the season with gear trusted at every level of the sport. Order new sails today. by North Sails Posted 3 Apr 02:30 AEDT Victoria Low on the 2x25 Review Victoria Low on the 2x25 Review A Q&A with Victoria Low about the findings of the 2x25 Review The Magenta Project, in collaboration with 11th Hour Racing and World Sailing, recently conducted the largest gender equity study in sailing's history. The findings weren't great. by David Schmidt Posted 3 Apr 02:00 AEDT Tre Golfi Sailing Week sets historic entry record Tre Golfi Sailing Week sets historic entry record 211 yachts entered across the ORC, Maxi and Multihull fleets Tre Golfi Sailing Week 2026 has reached a historic milestone, setting a new all-time participation record with 211 yachts entered across the ORC, Maxi and Multihull fleets. by Tre Golfi Sailing Week Posted 3 Apr 00:04 AEDT Vendée Arctique – Les Sables d'Olonne Preview Vendée Arctique – Les Sables d'Olonne Preview The first names announced for an already promising line-up At a press briefing held on 2 April, the Vendée Arctique - Les Sables d'Olonne revealed the first names of the skippers entered for its 2026 edition, as well as the race management team that will ensure the sailors' safety. by Vendée Arctique Posted 2 Apr 22:40 AEDT The Elegance of Luxury Performance The Elegance of Luxury Performance Step aboard the X4.9 MkII and experience pure sailing pleasure Step aboard the X4.9 MkII and experience pure sailing pleasure. This new video from Palma captures the yacht's powerful performance, elegant lines, and effortless handling. A beautiful showcase of what defines modern X-Yachts craftsmanship. by X-Yachts Posted 2 Apr 22:00 AEDT Quatro Maui Pro at Ho'okipa Day 2 Quatro Maui Pro at Ho'okipa Day 2 Roediger reigns and Hunter makes history Bernd Roediger claims men's crown in a final of former champions; Marine Hunter defends Maui Spring Title at World Windsurfing Tour's First 5-Star Event of 2026 by International Windsurfing Tour Posted 2 Apr 21:56 AEDT America's Cup Recon Diary: Apr 1 - A six hour day America's Cup Recon Diary: Apr 1 - A six hour day Updated: ETNZ clocked up another long day on the Hauraki Gulf, in a 12-18kt breeze. Updated: The America's Cup Defender clocked up another six hour day on the Hauraki Gulf, in a 12-18kt onshore breeze. Not entirely sure whether it is Day 8 or Day 9 for the Kiwis, but they're certainly off to a good start. by Richard Gladwell, Sail-World Posted 2 Apr 20:22 AEDT 2027 World Sailing Championship dates confirmed 2027 World Sailing Championship dates confirmed Setting up what promises to be one an exciting year World Sailing is pleased to confirm the dates for the 2027 World Sailing Championships, setting up what promises to be one of the most exciting years in the sport's history. by World Sailing Posted 2 Apr 19:00 AEDT Tourism Whitsundays partnership with Zhik Tourism Whitsundays partnership with Zhik To cement the Whitsundays as Australia's home of sailing Tourism Whitsundays has announced a corporate sponsorship partnership with Zhik, the globally renowned water sports apparel brand, in a move designed to solidify The Whitsundays as the home of Australian sailing. by Tourism Whitsundays Posted 2 Apr 18:57 AEDT VX One Victorian Titles 2026 VX One Victorian Titles 2026 Visiting teams from interstate claim the entire podium The VX One Victorian State Titles at Royal Brighton Yacht Club delivered a full range of conditions across six races, with visiting teams from interstate claiming the entire podium. by Nic Douglass Posted 2 Apr 17:12 AEDT Globe40 Leg 6 Update Globe40 Leg 6 Update Belgium Team Lead at the Equator Today, April 1, at 9:23:29 PM UTC, the Class40 BELGIUM OCEAN RACING became the first Class40 to cross the equator, marking the return of the GLOBE40 to the Northern Hemisphere after leaving it last September during the Cape Verde/Reunion leg. by Sirius Events Posted 2 Apr 10:16 AEDT Measure twice. Cut once. Measure twice. Cut once. Perhaps even measured thrice? Yes. On reflection, I think we can absolutely lock that one in. Perhaps even measured thrice? Yes. On reflection, I think we can absolutely lock that one in. So then, let's consider all this. Now that initial quantum was keeping the ambition in check. No headlines. No elongated rig. No overtly aggressive sail plan. by John Curnow, Global Editor, SailWorldCruising.com Posted 2 Apr 09:00 AEDT 49er, 49erFX & Nacra 17 at Princesa Sofía Day 3 49er, 49erFX & Nacra 17 at Princesa Sofía Day 3 Qualifying concludes for Skiffs and Nacra fleets Today marked a key turning point in the regatta, as the top 25 boats in each fleet secured their place in the Gold fleet, where the battle for the podium begins. by 49er & Nacra 17 Sailing Posted 2 Apr 06:42 AEDT 55th Trofeo Princesa Sofia Mallorca day 3 55th Trofeo Princesa Sofia Mallorca day 3 Bay of Palma plays an April Fool's on the fleet 'Heads out of the boat' is a well-worn cliché in competitive sailboat racing, and it was the phrase on everyone's lips after a mind-bending, chaotic day on the water. by Trofeo S.A.R. Princesa Sofía Posted 2 Apr 04:25 AEDT 470 Class at 55th Trofeo Princesa Sofia day 3 470 Class at 55th Trofeo Princesa Sofia day 3 Windy conditions shake up standings as Xammar and Cardona move to the top The first day of the elimination series featured three races completed in the 470 class. Strong winds created demanding conditions on the water, impacting the overall standings. Jordi Xammar and Marta Cardona (ESP) moved into first place. by International 470 Class Association Posted 2 Apr 04:07 AEDT Nothing Drives Like a Rental! Nothing Drives Like a Rental! Rent the new Velocitek RTK Pucks for $50 per day The 2026 Velocitek RTK Puck is available as a rental-only system at $50 per boat per day*, making it easy for fleets to try centimeter-level accuracy without purchasing new hardware. by Velocitek Posted 2 Apr 02:30 AEDT A+T Quantum 530 launched A+T Quantum 530 launched The next-generation of wind instrument has landed The next-generation of wind instrument has landed, with A+T Instruments launch of the Quantum 530. Readings are no longer limited by what's happening at the top of the mast, thanks to the field of physics that Albert Einstein referred to as 'spooky'. by Mark Jardine Posted 1 Apr 17:00 AEDT Introducing Autonomous IOM Racing Introducing Autonomous IOM Racing A Bold New Era for Radio Sailing For years, radio sailing has balanced the perfect blend of human skill, tactical awareness, and the occasional muttered apology after a port-starboard incident. But today, I'm delighted to share a groundbreaking development that will redefine our sport. by Nigel Barrow Posted 1 Apr 16:00 AEDT America's Cup: Late Challenges confirmed America's Cup: Late Challenges confirmed America's Cup Partnership have confirmed to Sail-World that additional Challenges have been received Following the close of Late Challenges on March 31, the America's Cup Partnership have confirmed to Sail-World that additional Challenges have been received. However one team has confirmed they are not challenging. by Richard Gladwell, Sail-World Posted 1 Apr 07:17 AEDT 55th Trofeo Princesa Sofia Mallorca day 2 55th Trofeo Princesa Sofia Mallorca day 2 Sofía at full strength After a second consecutive day of shifty, difficult offshore winds many of the 1100 athletes, and for certain the on-the-water race officers running the races, would welcome a return to the Bay of Palma's reliable, more regular sea breeze regime. by Trofeo S.A.R. Princesa Sofía Posted 1 Apr 05:24 AEDT 470 Class at 55th Trofeo Princesa Sofia day 2 470 Class at 55th Trofeo Princesa Sofia day 2 New leaders in Palma as qualifying series ends Matisse Pacaud and Lucie de Gennes (FRA) won two races in yellow fleet and moved into the overall lead. Newly crowned European champions Martin Wrigley and Bettine Harris (GBR) dominated their fleet (blue), winning both races and moving up to 9th place. by International 470 Class Association Posted 1 Apr 03:34 AEDT Race Management, Reimagined: Course Design Race Management, Reimagined: Course Design Set a square, fair course in changing conditions with MarkSetBot One of the biggest challenges in race management is setting a square, fair course in changing conditions — and getting the length right so races finish on schedule. by MarkSetBot Posted 1 Apr 02:00 AEDT Aurélien Pierroz added to Congressional Cup Roster Aurélien Pierroz added to Congressional Cup Roster Stepping in for nine-time Match Racing World Champion Ian Williams French skipper Aurélien Pierroz has been added to the 2026 Congressional Cup roster, stepping in for nine-time Match Racing World Champion Ian Williams. by World Match Racing Tour Posted 1 Apr 01:23 AEDT