2030-2031 World Sailing Championships bids open 2030-2031 World Sailing Championships bids open World Sailing is inviting MNAs, venues, organisations and cities to submit bids World Sailing is inviting Member National Authorities (MNAs), venues, organisations and cities to submit bids for the 2030-2031 World Sailing Championships, the primary Olympic qualification event for the Brisbane 2032 Olympic Games. by World Sailing Posted 4 Mar 17:09 UTC 2026 Rolex China Sea Race underway 2026 Rolex China Sea Race underway Asia's preeminent offshore sailing event set sail today at 1120hrs from Victoria Harbour Asia's preeminent offshore sailing event, the Rolex China Sea Race 2026, set sail today at 1120hrs from Victoria Harbour. An impressive fleet of 20 yachts began the iconic 565nm passage from Hong Kong to Subic Bay, Philippines. by Vivian Ngan Posted 4 Mar 11:23 UTC Flying Fifteen Spanish Championships 2026 Flying Fifteen Spanish Championships 2026 13 entries for the event at Reial Club Nàutic de Port de Pollença The 2026 Spanish Championships took place over two days in Majorca with six races scheduled although due to weather conditions only four were possible with no discard. by Scott Walker Posted 4 Mar 10:41 UTC Landmark Study by The Magenta Project Landmark Study by The Magenta Project Two-Thirds Report Discrimination across sailing and the Marine Industry The Magenta Project, in collaboration with 11th Hour Racing and World Sailing, has today released the results of the 2x25 Review. by The Magenta Project Posted 4 Mar 09:35 UTC 99th Bacardi Cup Day 2 99th Bacardi Cup Day 2 Cayard and Kleen Go Two for Two The 99th Bacardi Cup delivered another classic Biscayne Bay test on Tuesday, as a steady 13 to 15 knots from the east powered the fleet through Race two of six. by Hannah Lee Noll Posted 4 Mar 06:16 UTC ORC Double-Handed Europeans Day 1 ORC Double-Handed Europeans Day 1 Powerful opening test in Altea as Short Offshore Race launches the event The 2026 ORC Double-Handed European Championship opened today in demanding Mediterranean conditions, as the fleet tackled a 37nm Short Offshore Race off Altea in winds gusting up to 35 knots. by Offshore Racing Congress Posted 3 Mar 21:11 UTC Shows, Spectating and Season Highlights Shows, Spectating and Season Highlights The Dinghy Show, Sydney SailGP and upcoming JJ Giltinan Trophy make for a packed schedule It feels like my feet didn't hit the ground at the RYA Dinghy & Watersports Show. The event, held on the penultimate weekend of February in Farnborough, traditionally fires the starting signal for the UK season, and was as busy as I ever remember it. by Mark Jardine Posted 3 Mar 20:00 UTC Trofeo Princesa Sofía Mallorca at ITB Berlin Trofeo Princesa Sofía Mallorca at ITB Berlin 2026 edition presented at the world's largest tourism fair The Illes Balears stand at ITB Berlin, the world's largest and most important tourism fair, hosted the official presentation of the 55th Trofeo Princesa Sofía Mallorca by FERGUS Hotels, which will be held from 27 March to 4 April in the bay of Palma. by Trofeo S.A.R. Princesa Sofía Posted 3 Mar 19:26 UTC Howth YC Dinghy Frostbites Spring Series overall Howth YC Dinghy Frostbites Spring Series overall Series comes to a dramatic close after 14 races The HYC Dinghy Frostbites Spring Series came to a dramatic close on Sunday 1st March, with final standings decided across the fleets. With 14 races completed over 7 weekends (two lost to bad weather), sailors can now take a well-earned rest. by Conor Murphy Posted 3 Mar 13:53 UTC Marlow Fusion+ launched Marlow Fusion+ launched We chat to Marlow's Jack Ginty & 470 sailors Hannah Bristow & James Taylor Marlow Ropes are thrilled to launch Excel Fusion+, a cutting-edge upgrade to their renowned Excel Fusion line. Excel Fusion+ has been developed in response to extensive user feedback from sailors, riggers, and industry professionals. by Marlow Ropes Posted 3 Mar 12:00 UTC 2026 Rolex China Sea Race starts Wednesday 2026 Rolex China Sea Race starts Wednesday This year's lineup features entries from all over the world The anticipation is palpable at the Royal Hong Kong Yacht Club (RHKYC) as crews prepare to compete in the renowned 2026 Rolex China Sea Race. by Vivian Ngan Posted 3 Mar 11:46 UTC Sailing Zingaro explains use of PredictWind - 1 Sailing Zingaro explains use of PredictWind - 1 First of a four part series in which James Everson explains his practical use of PredictWind Sailing Zingaro's James Everson gives a clear, practical introduction using PredictWind to show what modern weather tools can do for sailors, mixing technology with practical seamanship and planning, to help you have a safe and enjoyable passage. by Richard Gladwell Sail-World.com Posted 3 Mar 09:04 UTC Sam Goodchild and Henri-Lloyd Ocean PRO Sam Goodchild and Henri-Lloyd Ocean PRO His rise in the IMOCA class has made him one of the most highly respected stars of offshore sailing Sam Goodchild has spent nearly as much time sailing as he has ashore in the past few years. His rise in the IMOCA class has made him one of the most highly respected stars of offshore sailing. by Mark Jardine Posted 3 Mar 08:30 UTC Tom Dolan: The rocky mindset Tom Dolan: The rocky mindset Returning to competition with an abundance of energy On the dawn of his ninth season on the Figaro circuit, the most competitive racing circuit in the world, Tom Dolan returns to competition with an abundance of energy. by Tom Dolan Racing Posted 3 Mar 08:16 UTC Proven champions start ORC Double-Handed Europeans Proven champions start ORC Double-Handed Europeans 37-mile Short Offshore Race in strong conditions will kick off the ORC DH Championship 2026 A fleet of 50 double-handed yachts from seven nations has assembled on the Mediterranean shore for the 4th edition of ORC Double-Handed European Championship, staged in conjunction with the historic 40th anniversary edition of 200 Millas A2 offshore race. by Offshore Racing Congress Posted 3 Mar 07:02 UTC Vaikobi 18ft Skiff Racing Vaikobi 18ft Skiff Racing A personal partnership with Australia's 18s When the 27-boat fleet lines up for Race 1 of the JJ Giltinan 18ft Skiff Worlds, one of the leading teams in the regatta will be Vaikobi, skippered by Kirk Mitchel, with Andrew Stephenson on the sheet and Daniel Barnett in the bow. by Frank Quealey Posted 3 Mar 06:52 UTC 99th Bacardi Cup Day 1 99th Bacardi Cup Day 1 77 Stars power across Biscayne Bay on the Opening Day The 99th Bacardi Cup opened Monday with champagne sailing and a close finish that set the tone for the week ahead. On a 15 to 17 knot champagne day, 77 Star teams charged off the line on Biscayne Bay for the first of six scheduled races. by Hannah Lee Noll Posted 3 Mar 06:05 UTC Doyle Sails RNI: Update from Leg 2 Doyle Sails RNI: Update from Leg 2 The 26 boat fleet are on the tough and longer 476-nautical-mile passage from Mangonui to Waikawa Leg 2 of the Doyle Sails Two Handed Round North Island Race restarted from Mongonui, at 0900hrs on Monday and is headed for the second stopover in Waikawa, at the top of the South Island. by Richard Gladwell Sail-World.com Posted 3 Mar 01:09 UTC Superyacht Challenge Antigua Ready to Set Sail Superyacht Challenge Antigua Ready to Set Sail An exceptional fleet is set for four days of spirited racing The 15th edition of the Superyacht Challenge Antigua returns to Nelson's Dockyard, bringing together an exceptional fleet for four days of spirited racing in Antigua with laid-back parties in one of the most beautiful natural harbours in the world. by Louay Habib Posted 2 Mar 22:19 UTC 2026 Rolex Middle Sea Race Registration Open 2026 Rolex Middle Sea Race Registration Open One of offshore sailing's most celebrated challenges The Royal Malta Yacht Club (RMYC) is pleased to confirm that the Notice of Race for the 47th Rolex Middle Sea Race is now available online, with entries officially open for one of offshore sailing's most celebrated challenges. by Rolex Middle Sea Race Posted 2 Mar 14:18 UTC CRO M24 Cup Biograd: No racing off Biograd CRO M24 Cup Biograd: No racing off Biograd For the first time in the six-year history, not a single race was completed A respectable fleet of 19 crews gathered in Biograd for the opening regatta of this year's series, marking the start of the spring leg of the season, and all were eagerly anticipating the first racing of the year. by Press Cro Melges Posted 2 Mar 10:26 UTC Optiorange 2026 in Valencia overall Optiorange 2026 in Valencia overall Finland's Sisu Selio and Spain's Mª Antonia Peñalver crowned champions The Optiorange 2026 now has new owners. Finland's Sisu Selio (Brando Seglare) and Spain's Mª Antonia Peñalver (CN Mar Menor Los Alcázares) have been proclaimed champions of the eighth edition. by Pep Portas Posted 1 Mar 19:18 UTC ORC Double-Handed Europeans open ORC Double-Handed Europeans open 53 boats from six nations begin the 2026 season at the 40th 200 Millas A2 The ORC Double-Handed European Championship 2026 officially begins today in Altea, marking the fourth edition of the continental title and forming part of the 40th anniversary edition of the 200 Millas A2, organized by Altea Sailing Club. by Offshore Racing Congress Posted 1 Mar 17:44 UTC Red Bull Italy SailGP Team takes fourth in Sydney Red Bull Italy SailGP Team takes fourth in Sydney Tricky, shifting winds on Sydney Harbour made for a tense weekend of racing. Red Bull Italy SailGP Team put in their best performance of the season so far, finishing fourth at the Sydney Sail Grand Prix after narrowly missing out on the final. by Red Bull Italy SailGP Team Posted 1 Mar 13:45 UTC SailGP Team France remains joint third overall SailGP Team France remains joint third overall The French team made full use of the Australian weekend. Still in the top three of the 2026 Rolex Championship, DS Automobiles SailGP Team France remains joint third overall following the KPMG Sydney Sail Grand Prix, confirming its strong position in the title race. by France SailGP Team Posted 1 Mar 12:21 UTC Swiss SailGP Team Faces Challenging Sydney Weekend Swiss SailGP Team Faces Challenging Sydney Weekend With Clear Focus on Reset and Response The Switzerland SailGP Team endured a demanding weekend at the KPMG Sydney Sail Grand Prix, racing seven fleet races across two contrasting but equally testing days on Sydney Harbour, just off Shark Island. by Switzerland SailGP Team Posted 1 Mar 11:52 UTC KPMG Sydney Sail Grand Prix Overall KPMG Sydney Sail Grand Prix Overall Canfield leads U.S. SailGP Team to Historic Win The U.S. SailGP Team has won the KPMG Sydney Sail Grand Prix, sailing to victory ahead of Emirates GBR in second and Los Gallos in third. It marks the team's first event win since Cádiz in Season 4, and Canfield's first ever in SailGP. by SailGP Posted 1 Mar 10:33 UTC SailGP: Their Finest Hour - Why USA won in Sydney SailGP: Their Finest Hour - Why USA won in Sydney All-USA team answers critics with a well executed strategy in fickle Sydney breeze. The USA SailGP team, skippered by matchracing champion, Taylor Canfield answered their long-standing critics with an emphatic win in the Final of KPMG SailGP Sydney. However it wasn't the Finest Hour for the TV/Video coverage of the finish. by Richard Gladwell - Sail-World Posted 1 Mar 08:24 UTC Portugal Grand Prix Round 2 at Vilamoura overall Portugal Grand Prix Round 2 at Vilamoura overall Winners decided in the 470, 49er, 49erFX, ILCA 7 and ILCA 6 classes The 8th Portugal Grand Prix – Round 2 concluded Saturday in Vilamoura, with final races sailed in a northerly breeze that stabilized through the afternoon, allowing the majority of the scheduled program to be completed. by Vilamoura Sailing / Prow Group Posted 1 Mar 07:10 UTC Globe40 Leg 5 Update: Cape Horn Day Globe40 Leg 5 Update: Cape Horn Day Six crews crossed the famous shores of this remote Chilean island on Saturday February 28, 2026, will be remembered by the 2nd edition of the GLOBE40 as the day the crews of the race rounded Cape Horn, a milestone marked by symbolic passages. by Sirius Events Posted 1 Mar 05:44 UTC Doyle Sails RNI: Explore Racing first to Mangonui Doyle Sails RNI: Explore Racing first to Mangonui Doyle Sails RNI-2H: Thrilling opening leg from Victoria Wharf Devonport to Mangonui. The 2026 Doyle Sails Round North Island Two Handed Yacht Race came to life this weekend with a thrilling opening leg from Victoria Wharf Devonport to Mangonui. by Chris Woodhams Posted 1 Mar 05:17 UTC 2026 RORC Caribbean 600 - Worthy of its legacy 2026 RORC Caribbean 600 - Worthy of its legacy Each year the subtle changes to the trade winds write a different script The eleven islands of the course have not changed, yet each year the subtle changes to the trade winds write a different script, as does the profound experience of the international alumni of sailors that take part. by Louay Habib / RORC Posted 28 Feb 19:03 UTC Supporting next generation of elite female coaches Supporting next generation of elite female coaches Applications are now open for the Women in Sport High Performance Pathway (WISH) Programme World Sailing is excited to announce that applications are now open for the Women in Sport High Performance Pathway (WISH) Programme, a unique initiative designed to increase female representation in elite sport coaching. by World Sailing Posted 28 Feb 14:51 UTC KPMG Sydney Sail Grand Prix Day 1 KPMG Sydney Sail Grand Prix Day 1 Spain seize sunset lead Spain were the form team on day one in Sydney, sailing into the sunset with two wins in four fleet races. Those unafraid to make bold, decisive moves were rewarded around the split Shark Island racetrack. by SailGP Posted 28 Feb 11:35 UTC SailGP: Consistent Spain leads after Day 1 SailGP: Consistent Spain leads after Day 1 2024 Olympic Gold medalist, Diego Botin found more gold at the end of several rainbows in Sydney. Los Gallos, Spain's SailGP team, sailed a consistent opening day to lead the points table, after the first day of racing in a squirrely breeze on Sydney Harbour. by Richard Gladwell - Sail-World Posted 28 Feb 10:34 UTC Torque Quick-Release Harness Back in stock Torque Quick-Release Harness Back in stock Quick to release, quick to sell out Make the shift to the torque quick-release trapeze harness. by Vaikobi Posted 28 Feb 06:11 UTC Introducing the INS300 Introducing the INS300 Zhik's new inshore jacket The INS300 is Zhik's new inshore jacket. Engineered with 2-layer construction, water-resistant zippers throughout, and micro-fleece lined torso for warmth and comfort. by Zhik Posted 27 Feb 22:00 UTC Portugal Grand Prix Round 2 at Vilamoura Day 3 Portugal Grand Prix Round 2 at Vilamoura Day 3 A northerly breeze sets the tone A northerly breeze set the tone for the third day of the 8th Portugal Grand Prix – Round 2, with racing conducted under progressively stable conditions off the coast of Vilamoura. by Vilamoura Sailing / Prow Group Posted 27 Feb 21:28 UTC Over 700 teams set for Trofeo Princesa Sofía Over 700 teams set for Trofeo Princesa Sofía The trickle of registrations has not stopped with a month to go The level of registrations received so far for the 55th Trofeo Princesa Sofía Mallorca by FERGUS Hotels points to another massive edition. More than 700 teams from 56 countries have already registered to compete in the first scoring event. by Trofeo S.A.R. Princesa Sofía Posted 27 Feb 21:25 UTC Optiorange 2026 in Valencia day 2 Optiorange 2026 in Valencia day 2 Qualifying round closed out and the Gold Group is now set The Optiorange completed its second day, finishing the necessary races to close the qualifying round and move on to the final series, which will be held this Saturday and Sunday. by Pep Portas Posted 27 Feb 19:19 UTC