A Class Catamaran Europeans Practice Race A Class Catamaran Europeans Practice Race Things now get serious at Mar Menor for the sailors representing 19 nations The European Championships starts to get serious now at the FVM centre in Los Alcázeras on the wonderful waters of the Spanish Mar Menor lagoon. Sunday saw the official practice race prior to Monday's event start. by Gordon Upton Posted 1 Jun 03:27 PDT 2026 OK Dinghy World Championship preview 2026 OK Dinghy World Championship preview The unstoppable momentum of the OK Dinghy class continues The unstoppable momentum of the OK Dinghy class continues into 2026 with the second largest OK Dinghy World Championship of all time set to get under way at Skovshoved, Denmark next week. It has attracted an impressive 207 entries from 14 nations. by Robert Deaves Posted 1 Jun 03:16 PDT Solo Trans-Tasman Yacht Challenge – Day 2 Update Solo Trans-Tasman Yacht Challenge – Day 2 Update After a demanding first 48 hours that saw competitors contend with strong winds and large seas. The 2026 Solo Trans-Tasman Yacht Challenge continues to deliver exactly what makes this race so special – changing conditions, strategic decisions, personal challenges, and a healthy dose of Tasman Sea unpredictability. by Solo Trans-Tasman Yacht Challenge Posted 1 Jun 03:00 PDT Explora Journeys Swiss SailGP Team Fighting Spirit Explora Journeys Swiss SailGP Team Fighting Spirit A Challenging New York Weekend Against the backdrop of Manhattan, the Mubadala New York Sail Grand Prix delivered one of the most demanding weekends of the SailGP season, with extreme conditions, disrupted racing schedules and highly aggressive fleet racing. by Explora Swiss SailGP Team Posted 31 May 23:05 PDT Women's 2v2 Team Racing Championship Women's 2v2 Team Racing Championship St. Francis Yacht Club Three-Peats at New York Yacht Club St. Francis Yacht Club proves that teamwork really does make the dream work. With an unchanged roster for the past three years, the team showcased that consistency and resiliency are the equation for success. by New York Yacht Club Posted 31 May 21:02 PDT DS Automobiles SailGP Team France finishes 4th DS Automobiles SailGP Team France finishes 4th Closing the gap to the championship podium at the Mubadala New York Sail Grand Prix DS Automobiles SailGP Team France secured a 4th-place finish at the Mubadala New York Sail Grand Prix after an unusual weekend marked by a first day without official racing and a single day of competition sailed in stronger-than-expected conditions. by DS Automobiles SailGP Team France Posted 31 May 20:30 PDT The Ocean Race 2027: Conrad Colman updates The Ocean Race 2027: Conrad Colman updates Conrad Colman is a veteran of four shorthanded round the world races. He updates on his fifth. In September, Conrad Colman will skipper the New Zealand-flagged MSIG Europe in The Ocean Race Atlantic - a 3,000nm sprint from New York to Lorient in France. The IMOCA60 is one of six entrants in the new event. by Richard Gladwell Posted 31 May 20:29 PDT Emirates GBR narrowly misses out on New York win Emirates GBR narrowly misses out on New York win After thrilling battle with Australia Emirates GBR narrowly missed out on a win at the Mubadala New York Sail Grand Prix after the closest of battles with Australia's BONDS Flying Roos in the event final. by Emirates GBR SailGP Team Posted 31 May 20:22 PDT NorthStar Takes a Bite of The Big Apple NorthStar Takes a Bite of The Big Apple Canadian team Mubadala New York Sail Grand Prix Recap The NorthStar SailGP Team delivered an impressive performance at the Mubadala New York Sail Grand Prix, overcoming a disrupted opening day to secure a spot in the event's grand final and third place overall. by NorthStar SailGP Team Posted 31 May 20:05 PDT Armstrong Foils: SailGP Inspire lands in New York Armstrong Foils: SailGP Inspire lands in New York SailGP Inspire is in New York demonstrating that the championship extends beyond racing. The high-tech, hydrofoiling F50 catamarans of the Rolex SailGP Championship have officially returned to Manhattan waters, bringing boundary-pushing, 60-mph racing back to one of the world's most iconic skylines for the Mubadala New York Sail Grand Prix. by Armstrong Foils Posted 31 May 19:57 PDT SailGP: Flying Roos win a three-peat SailGP: Flying Roos win a three-peat A come-from-behind win capped a big day for the Roos who swapped a broken rudder before the start. The Bonds Flying Roos have claimed a third consecutive SailGP event victory, in a final that went down to the wire. The dramatic, come-from-behind win capped a remarkable day for the Australians who swapped a broken rudder before the start of Race 1. by SailGP Media Posted 31 May 18:47 PDT SailGP: Houdini act for Flying Roos - Day 2 SailGP: Houdini act for Flying Roos - Day 2 Another big crash in SailGP takes USA out of contention in home Final Another major collision marred Day 2 of SailGP New York, involving three boats and taking all out of the race, but fortunately and surprisingly, the event organisers did not report any injuries. by Richard Gladwell/Sail-World.com Posted 31 May 17:58 PDT Solo-Trans Tasman: Second competitor withdraws Solo-Trans Tasman: Second competitor withdraws Graeme Francis who activated his EPIRB has reached the safety of Mangonui Solo Trans-Tasman Yacht Challenge organisers have confirmed that competitor Graeme Francis and his Wilson 36 have arrived safely in Mangonui, Doubtless Bay at the far North of New Zealand. Pretty Boy Floyd is the second competitor to withdraw. by Richard Gladwell/Sail-World.com Posted 31 May 14:33 PDT La Solitaire du Figaro Paprec Leg 3 Start La Solitaire du Figaro Paprec Leg 3 Start Alexis Thomas (Wings of the Ocean) rounded the buoy laid off the port of Pornichet in first place. In front of a large crowd gathered along the seawall, the 36 sailors set off from Pornichet for the final leg of the 2026 La Solitaire du Figaro Paprec. At exactly 7:00 p.m., the start was given in ideal conditions. by La Solitaire du Figaro Paprec Posted 31 May 13:54 PDT Get ready to race in the 2027 Transpac Get ready to race in the 2027 Transpac The Notice of Race is official and registration opens June 1, 2026 The Transpacific Yacht Club has published the Notice of Race for the 2027 Los Angeles to Honolulu Transpacific Yacht Race. Known as the Transpac and held biennially since 1906, this will be the 54th running of the 2,225-mile legendary ocean race. by Transpacific Yacht Club Posted 31 May 12:08 PDT Ewan McGregor joins Emirates GBR Ewan McGregor joins Emirates GBR For 'one hell of sailing lesson' in New York The Emirates Great Britain SailGP Team hosted Scottish acting legend Ewan McGregor and his close friend Eric Strickland for a high-speed sailing session aboard their F50 race boat at the New York Sail Grand Prix on Saturday. by Emirates GBR SailGP Team Posted 31 May 08:34 PDT 55th Figawi Race to Nantucket 55th Figawi Race to Nantucket Serious fun, great camaraderie, and sometimes good sailing! An annual right of spring for sailors in New England, the fun-loving pursuit race called "the FIGAWI" has always been popular with J/Boats teams throughout the northeast. by J/Boats Posted 31 May 08:14 PDT La Solitaire du Figaro Paprec Leg 3 Starts Today La Solitaire du Figaro Paprec Leg 3 Starts Today The Final Departure at 7pm The moment of truth has arrived for all 36 skippers competing in the final leg of the 2026 La Solitaire du Figaro Paprec. This Sunday evening at 7:00 PM, the 36 sailors taking part in the 57th edition will set sail from Pornichet bound for Le Havre. by La Solitaire du Figaro Paprec Posted 31 May 08:10 PDT New formats aim to secure sailing's Olympic future New formats aim to secure sailing's Olympic future This year, sailing fans can look forward to two medal races in the Olympic classes. Reliable competition schedules, maximum medal contenders on final day, and compelling understandable races—this is how the sport of sailing aims to secure its Olympic future even after the 2028 Games in Los Angeles, USA. by Kieler Woche Posted 31 May 07:48 PDT SailGP: Three boats - no points - Day 1 SailGP: Three boats - no points - Day 1 Three teams raced on the Hudson River in what was later deemed to be an exhibition sail Fresh and swirling winds made mincemeat of the Day 1 racing schedule for the Mudabala New York SailGP. After the racing event organisers decided no points would count toward the Event or 2026 Season standings by Richard Gladwell/Sail-World.com Posted 31 May 07:01 PDT Musto Skiff 2026 Worlds GPS partnership Musto Skiff 2026 Worlds GPS partnership SailRacer GPS tracking will include all the main championship races The International Musto Skiff Class Association (IMSCA) has confirmed that it will once again partner with SailRacer to provide GPS tracking at the ACO Musto Skiff World Championship 2026, taking place in Carnac, France in early June. by International Musto Skiff Class Association Posted 31 May 02:38 PDT Gear that lets you send it – Sam Whaley's picks Gear that lets you send it – Sam Whaley's picks The Vaikobi gear he's wearing - and why it matters One of the most exciting names in foiling right now, Sam Whaley has made his mark at the front of the Switch class. Through every high speed manoeuvre and send - Sam relies on gear that can keep up. by Vaikobi Posted 31 May 00:30 PDT Video: Bizarre first day at the New York SailGP Video: Bizarre first day at the New York SailGP Swirling Winds, Crane Issues, 3 Boats Racing Swirling winds in New York caused major problems launching the fleet of F50s at the Mubadala Sail Grand Prix, so only 4 boats made it on to the water, and that was rapidly reduced to just 3 when the Bonds Flying Roos nosedived, causing significant damage. by Mark Jardine Posted 30 May 22:36 PDT Solo-Trans Tasman: Fleet survives tough night Solo-Trans Tasman: Fleet survives tough night Australian trimaran Oceans Tribute continues to lead the Solo Trans-Tasman Challenge. Oceans Tribute, continues to lead the 13 boat fleet in the Solo Trans-Tasman Challenge 2026, after a tough night when some of the fleet experienced 50kt winds. by Richard Gladwell/Sail-World.com Posted 30 May 19:52 PDT SailGP: Survival of the Fastest - Day 1 SailGP: Survival of the Fastest - Day 1 Opening day of the Mubadala New York Sail Grand Prix delivered a chaotic shootout Opening day of the Mubadala New York Sail Grand Prix delivered a chaotic shootout as teams battered wet and wild conditions on the Hudson. Gusts of up to 40km/h wreaked havoc on the fleet – as only three teams competed due to extreme winds. by SailGP Media Posted 30 May 17:18 PDT 2026 Giorgio Armani Superyacht Regatta overall 2026 Giorgio Armani Superyacht Regatta overall Silver Jubilee Cup goes to Moat and Liberty Squared The 2026 edition of the Giorgio Armani Superyacht Regatta, organised by the Yacht Club Costa Smeralda with the support of title sponsor Giorgio Armani for the fifth consecutive year, concluded with a final race that rewarded all. by Yacht Club Costa Smeralda Posted 30 May 12:34 PDT J/70 Corinthian World Championship overall J/70 Corinthian World Championship overall Alec Cutler's Hedgehog successfully defends the title Alec Cutler's Hedgehog (BER) successfully defended its title at the 2026 J/70 Corinthian World Championship, hosted by Club La Pelle and Union Nautique Marseillaise, claiming victory by a commanding 10-point margin. by Julie & Christopher Howell Posted 30 May 11:16 PDT Conanicut Around the Island Race Registration Open Conanicut Around the Island Race Registration Open Set for Labor Day weekend at Conanicut Yacht Club Registration is now open for the 99th running of the Conanicut Yacht Club Around the Island Race, set for Labor Day weekend 2026. by Conanicut Yacht Club Around the Island Race Posted 30 May 10:55 PDT World Sailing Youth Olympic Games Training Camp World Sailing Youth Olympic Games Training Camp Propeling African sailors toward Dakar 2026 The wind, the waves, and a shared Olympic dream brought the historic coast of Tangier, Morocco, alive as the third World Sailing Youth Olympic Games (YOG) training camp delivered a vital week of development for 13 elite young sailors. by World Sailing Posted 30 May 09:57 PDT Loro Piana Giraglia 2026 Preview Loro Piana Giraglia 2026 Preview More than a race, a living tradition The Loro Piana Giraglia is organised by Yacht Club Italiano in collaboration with Société Nautique de Saint-Tropez, under the guidance of the Federazione Italiana Vela and the Fédération Française de Voile. by Yacht Club Italiano Posted 30 May 09:14 PDT La Solitaire du Figaro Paprec Leg 3 Preview La Solitaire du Figaro Paprec Leg 3 Preview 36 skippers will set off from Pornichet on the final leg on Sunday at 7pm Tomorrow, Sunday, May 31 at 7:00 p.m., 36 skippers will set off on the final leg of the 2026 La Solitaire du Figaro Paprec. The race between Pornichet and Le Havre is already shaping up to be intense and highly competitive. by La Solitaire du Figaro Paprec Posted 30 May 07:21 PDT Strong local fleet for Six Metre 2026 Europeans Strong local fleet for Six Metre 2026 Europeans A local fleet of 12 yachts will take on entries from around Europe and the USA A local fleet of 12 International Six Metre yachts from the host club Société Nautique de Genève will take on entries from around the world this summer at the International Six Metre 2026 European Championships. by Justin Chisholm Posted 30 May 06:22 PDT Freemantle Shorts and Falmouth Polo Freemantle Shorts and Falmouth Polo Henri-Lloyd's Perfect Pairing Whether you're on the water, at the marina or navigating everyday life, Henri-Lloyd's Freemantle shorts are the perfect addition to your summer essentials. by Henri-Lloyd Posted 30 May 04:00 PDT World Sailing's 2026 Development Coach Scholarship World Sailing's 2026 Development Coach Scholarship Programme concludes in Portland World Sailing has wrapped up the 2026 Development Coach Scholarship, an intensive four-week residential programme delivered in partnership with the Andrew Simpson Foundation and held at the world-class Weymouth & Portland National Sailing Academy. by World Sailing Posted 30 May 03:25 PDT SailGP: Fleets split for Day 1 SailGP: Fleets split for Day 1 With fresh winds expected the 12-boat SailGP fleet is expected to be split into two fleets of six. With fresh winds forecast to be gusting into the high 20kts in New York for the first day of racing in the Mubadala New York SailGP, the 12-boat fleet is expected to be split into two fleets of six. by Richard Gladwell/Sail-World.com Posted 29 May 22:58 PDT Armstrong Foils: A-Sessions - Hunting the Barrel Armstrong Foils: A-Sessions - Hunting the Barrel Oskar Johansson and Jeremy Wilmotte headed to NSW chasing a big swell with a small window. Oskar Johansson and Jeremy Wilmotte headed to NSW chasing a big swell with a small window. by Armstrong Foils Posted 29 May 16:44 PDT SailGP: Black Foils return confirmed for Canada SailGP: Black Foils return confirmed for Canada SailGP confirmed at that the Peter Burling skippered Black Foils will return for Canada SailGP As reported earlier in Sail-World, SailGP confirmed at today's media conference in New York, that Peter Burling skippered Black Foils would be back for the next event on the Season 6 calendar at Halifax. by SailGP & Sail-World.com Posted 29 May 16:32 PDT Solo-Trans Tasman: 15 crews set to battle elements Solo-Trans Tasman: 15 crews set to battle elements Winner of the 2023 race, Malcolm Dickson (79) in a home built boat is the fleet favorite. Fresh winds gusting later to 35kts and 3metre seas are on the menu for the 15 single-handed sailors, starting the 1200nm race from Opua to Southport, on Saturday. by Yachting NZ/Sail-World.com Posted 29 May 16:03 PDT Unfinished business in the2026 Rolex Sydney Hobart Unfinished business in the2026 Rolex Sydney Hobart Two very different boats are early entries after retiring from last year's 80th edition Within minutes of entries opening for the 81st Rolex Sydney Hobart Yacht Race, two yachts secured spots – Grant Wharington and Adrian Seiffert's maxi Wild Thing 100 (AUS) and the Verdier 40 Vixen Racing (NZL), with Sharon Ferris-Choat at the helm. by Cruising Yacht Club of Australia Posted 29 May 14:02 PDT Disney+ Greenlights new Docuseries Disney+ Greenlights new Docuseries Following Bonds Flying Roos SailGP Team Disney+ has greenlit a new premium docuseries from Maximum Effort following SailGP's BONDS Flying Roos from Australia and world-famous co-owners Hugh Jackman and Ryan Reynolds, across a global racing season defined by speed, pressure and high stakes. by Disney+ Posted 29 May 13:00 PDT