French Olympic Week and Charleston Race Week French Olympic Week and Charleston Race Week Racing action at French Olympic Week and Charleston Race Week For many Americans, 2028 might feel like a far distant horizon right now, however for Olympic sailing hopefuls, the 2028 Summer Olympics, which will be held in and around the city of Los Angeles, are rapidly hoving into view. by David Schmidt Posted 21 Apr 08:00 PDT Gold Fleet Decided at Semaine Olympique Française Gold Fleet Decided at Semaine Olympique Française Real Racing Begins Now in Hyères Day two at the Semaine Olympique Française in Hyères marked the end of the preliminary series, setting the stage for the split into gold and silver fleets in the 49er and Nacra 17. by 49er & Nacra 17 Sailing Posted 21 Apr 11:19 PDT 57th French Olympic Week in Hyères day 2 57th French Olympic Week in Hyères day 2 Italians winning game of inches in Hyères before the pressure rises If Monday was Champagne sailing, Tuesday was a Mediterranean Millésimé - the vintage. If you created an exceptional blend capturing one side of sailing in Hyères - and you did not want to try and bottle the Mistral - it might look something like this. by Fédération Française de Voile Posted 21 Apr 11:09 PDT Ferrari reveals the Hypersail livery Ferrari reveals the Hypersail livery 100-foot flying ocean monohull revealed at Milan Design Week On the occasion of Milan Design Week, Ferrari Hypersail reveals the livery of its 100-foot flying ocean monohull: innovation, aerodynamics and design research define a new frontier in ocean sailing. by Ferrari Hypersail Posted 21 Apr 10:48 PDT 470 class at French Olympic Week Hyères Day 2 470 class at French Olympic Week Hyères Day 2 Ferrari and Dubbini take the lead The second day of racing at French Olympic Week, the second event of the Sailing Grand Slam series, once again brought light wind conditions and closely fought battles on the water. by International 470 Class Association Posted 21 Apr 07:04 PDT Your window of opportunity Your window of opportunity Production slots for Seawind catamarans are filling rapidly as we move into boat show season Time is of the essence; production slots for our "Your Window of Opportunity" campaign are filling rapidly as we move into boat show season, with a deadline of May 5th. by The Seawind Catamarans Team Posted 21 Apr 06:30 PDT America's Cup: Sardinia preview America's Cup: Sardinia preview The pathways created in AC37 have lit the runway for the emerging talent to shine Never before in the long history of the America's Cup has there been so much opportunity for the next generation of Women and Youth to come through to the pinnacle of the sport of sailing. by 38th America's Cup Media Posted 21 Apr 04:28 PDT Sophia dominates Caribbean Maxi Multihull Series Sophia dominates Caribbean Maxi Multihull Series As teams line up for Med season The International Maxi Association continues to support the burgeoning maxi multihull fleet with its series for 60+ft owner-driver catamarans and trimarans in the Caribbean and Mediterranean. by International Maxi Association Posted 21 Apr 03:42 PDT A+T launch the HFD5 - Brightest is always better A+T launch the HFD5 - Brightest is always better Drop-in upgrade which can directly replace the H5000 With the recent news that the B&G H5000 Graphic Display is being discontinued, there will be many sailors wondering what to do when theirs need replacing. A+T has the answer... by A+T Instruments Posted 21 Apr 02:00 PDT ORC Sportboat North Americans overall ORC Sportboat North Americans overall Champions crowned at the 30th edition of Charleston Race Week After four days of racing in conditions ranging from 8 to 20+ knots, and on courses that ranged from short intense windward/leeward races to long 16 and 20 mile tours of Charleston Harbor, two new ORC Sportboat North American Champions are crowned. by ORC Posted 20 Apr 22:30 PDT 59th Governor's Cup Invitees announced 59th Governor's Cup Invitees announced Four of top five ranked Under 23 Match Race Skippers in the world are invited After five years of dominance by Jeffrey Petersen (USA) and Cole Tapper (AUS), who each won twice, a new generation of youth match racing teams will take center stage in the 59th Governor's Cup International Youth Match Racing Championship. by Emily O'Connell Posted 20 Apr 17:52 PDT 57th French Olympic Week in Hyères day 1 57th French Olympic Week in Hyères day 1 Chess on the water, philosophy in the kites, and Italian profits The 57th edition of La Semaine Olympique Française de Hyères - TPM (France's Olympic sailing week) began on Monday in Champagne Côte d'Azur conditions as 705 competitors from 59 nations started six days of racing. by Fédération Française de Voile Posted 20 Apr 12:38 PDT Tita & Banti Return in Style Tita & Banti Return in Style As Racing Kicks Off in Hyères Day one of racing at the Semaine Olympique Française in Hyères — the second stop of the Sailing Grand Slam — delivered classic light-wind Mediterranean conditions and a wide-open fight across all three Olympic skiff and foiling classes. by 49er & Nacra 17 Sailing Posted 20 Apr 12:16 PDT Foiling Week 2026 - entries open Foiling Week 2026 - entries open A key meeting point for the international foiling community The event confirms its role as the leading platform for technical exchange and a key meeting point for the international foiling community. by We Are Foiling Posted 20 Apr 11:58 PDT Sigrid Greven to Speak at Women Sailing Conference Sigrid Greven to Speak at Women Sailing Conference Her presentation is open to all attendees on Saturday, April 25 Sigrid Greven, an accomplished and inspiring offshore sailor, will be a featured speaker at the Women Sailing Conference on Saturday, April 25, 2026, in Barrington, Rhode Island. by Phil Perut Posted 20 Apr 09:53 PDT 470 class at French Olympic Week Hyères Day 1 470 class at French Olympic Week Hyères Day 1 Racing Kicks Off in Style The opening day of French Olympic Week is complete, delivering light winds and three races that saw Italians Elena Berta and Giulio Calabrò take a commanding lead. The second stop of the Sailing Grand Slam is now officially under way. by International 470 Class Association Posted 20 Apr 08:47 PDT Introducing The Next Generation Of Moth Sails Introducing The Next Generation Of Moth Sails Helix™ Moth sails feature seamless 3Di construction that precisely aligns fiber pathways North Sails new Helix™ Moth sails feature seamless 3Di construction that precisely aligns fiber pathways with true load paths, and a fully molded luff and deck sweeper for America's Cup–inspired speed, control and stability. by North Sails Posted 20 Apr 08:00 PDT Antigua Classic Yacht Regatta overall Antigua Classic Yacht Regatta overall Perfect trade wind conditions for the classic regatta finale After four days of hard sailing, the crews set off with as much enthusiasm as on day one — though with a touch of sadness, knowing it was the final outing. And yes, I watched them depart from the Hot Spot Café (eggs Royale and espresso). by Antigua Classic Yacht Regatta Posted 20 Apr 07:38 PDT Charleston Race Week at Patriots Point overall Charleston Race Week at Patriots Point overall Champions Crowned in 14 Classes Tej Trevor Parekh has been competing in the VX One class of Charleston Race Week at Patriots Point for many years and loved every aspect of the event except his results on the water. by Bill Wagner Posted 19 Apr 20:55 PDT Two things Two things The first time something occurs it's happenstance. Next is circumstance. The third is enemy action. So, there's an axiom that states, the first time something occurs it's happenstance. The next is circumstance, and the third is enemy action. Now on paper, and under that ruling, that makes this here Ed the latter. Hhhmmmm. by John Curnow, Sail-World.com AUS Editor Posted 19 Apr 15:00 PDT Built to Perform in the Heat Built to Perform in the Heat The redesigned HybridGear™ Range is built for sailors pushing hard in warm conditions The redesigned HybridGear™ Range is built for sailors pushing hard in warm conditions, delivering lightweight protection, cooling comfort and unrestricted movement in a more refined high-performance system. by Zhik Posted 19 Apr 13:30 PDT Summer Cloud: More Soul Than Speed Summer Cloud: More Soul Than Speed The Carriacou sloop is racing at the Antigua Classic Yacht Regatta 2026 Long before motor boats and aircraft began making the Caribbean accessible to tourists, sail was the region's great connector. Across the islands, working sloops carried people, produce, livestock, building materials, mail and just about anything else. by Louay Habib Posted 19 Apr 09:36 PDT All set at 57th French Olympic Week in Hyères All set at 57th French Olympic Week in Hyères 705 sailors from 59 nations in the starting blocks The world's best Olympic sailors are rigged and raring to go for the start of the 57th edition of the Semaine Olympique Française - France's Olympic Sailing Week. by Fédération Française de Voile Posted 19 Apr 09:32 PDT 46th St. Maarten Heineken Regatta Wrap Film 46th St. Maarten Heineken Regatta Wrap Film Celebrating an Unforgettable Edition The St. Maarten Heineken Regatta has released the official wrap film from its 46th edition, bringing viewers back to one of the most memorable regattas in recent history. by St. Maarten Heineken Regatta Posted 19 Apr 06:12 PDT Antigua Classic Yacht Regatta Day 3 Antigua Classic Yacht Regatta Day 3 Lumpy and Bumpy but Lots of Fun Breakfast at Hot Spot Café in Nelson's Dockyard is becoming a habit — and with a view like this, it's hardly a hardship. by Antigua Classic Yacht Regatta Posted 19 Apr 06:11 PDT Three Kings Race: Three finish on Sunday Three Kings Race: Three finish on Sunday Higher Ground finished on Sunday morning, while Akonga and Carpe Diem finished mid afternoon. Clockwork (Steve Mair) took line honours in the 2026 Three Kings race. The Shaw 12 also snatched the race record. Higher Ground finished on Sunday morning, while Akonga and Carpe Diem finished mid-afternoon. by Richard Gladwell Sail-World.com Posted 19 Apr 04:13 PDT Nautor Swan at 60 Nautor Swan at 60 It all started with the commissioning of a 36 foot yacht in 1966 What started with the commissioning of a 36 foot yacht in 1966 has grown into the shipyard which has produced 2,350 yachts and counting, continuing to lead the way in style and performance on the water. by Henri-Lloyd Posted 19 Apr 04:00 PDT From Cancer Diagnosis to Solo Atlantic Crossing From Cancer Diagnosis to Solo Atlantic Crossing An ambitious goal after a diagnosis of stage 3 Hodgkin's Lymphoma Luke Rossiter was diagnosed with Stage 3 cancer and in February 2026 began an intense course of chemotherapy. He set himself an ambitious goal, to complete a solo Atlantic sailing crossing later this year, dependent on treatment progress. by Magnus Smith Posted 19 Apr 03:49 PDT Charleston Race Week at Patriots Point Day 2 Charleston Race Week at Patriots Point Day 2 Moving Day for Competitors It was "moving day" for competitors in Charleston Race Week at Patriots Point and teams in several classes put forth strong performances on the water to set themselves up for ultimate success. by Bill Wagner Posted 18 Apr 21:35 PDT Mah Jong, A Gamble Worth Taking Mah Jong, A Gamble Worth Taking Competing at the Antigua Classic Yacht Regatta 2026 The 1957 Sparkman & Stephens 52ft yawl Mah Jong arrived in Nelson's Dockyard for 2026 Antigua Classic Yacht Regatta looking immaculate. She is the sort of yacht that makes people stop and stare. by Louay Habib Posted 18 Apr 08:35 PDT Charleston Race Week at Patriots Point Day 1 Charleston Race Week at Patriots Point Day 1 Strong sea breeze enables organizers to get off multiple starts for all classes Patience was the name of the game on Friday as organizers of Charleston Race Week at Patriots Point sent the full fleet out on the water. by Bill Wagner Posted 18 Apr 07:44 PDT America's Cup Recon Diary: Apr 17 - Jib blow-up America's Cup Recon Diary: Apr 17 - Jib blow-up There were several new features on the AC75, identified. Co-Helm Chris Draper was interviewed. Emirates Team New Zealand started their second block of testing today in a modest breeze and flat sea state on the Hauraki Gulf. There were several new features on the AC75, identified in this report. Co-Helm Chris Draper was interviewed post-session. by Richard Gladwell, Sail-World Posted 18 Apr 03:58 PDT Event Guide: ACO Musto Skiff Worlds 2026 Event Guide: ACO Musto Skiff Worlds 2026 Carnac promises to be a fantastic Championship both on and off the water The ACO Musto Skiff World Championship 2026 is returning to Carnac, France this June - ten years after a hugely popular Worlds at the same venue. by Natalie Hilton Posted 18 Apr 00:41 PDT Antigua Classic Yacht Regatta Day 2 Antigua Classic Yacht Regatta Day 2 An epic day for vintage yachts Over one of Nelson's Dockyard's Hot Spot Cafe's legendary breakfasts and an espresso, we watched the classics fleet set off towards the Pillars of Hercules for day 2 of the Antigua Classics Regatta. by Antigua Classic Yacht Regatta Posted 17 Apr 16:17 PDT A fresh new look for the OFS600 A fresh new look for the OFS600 One of Zhik's most dependable cruising essentials The OFS600 Offshore Cruising Jacket now comes in Deep Teal, bringing a fresh new look to one of Zhik's most dependable cruising essentials. by Zhik Posted 17 Apr 12:00 PDT The Ocean Race Atlantic Lorient Inauguration Event The Ocean Race Atlantic Lorient Inauguration Event The race is set to bring out the best of a strong IMOCA fleet The Ocean Race Atlantic will bring together the leading offshore sailors in the world this September, as a fleet of IMOCA boats races from New York to Lorient in a high-intensity transatlantic showdown. by The Ocean Race Posted 17 Apr 08:51 PDT New Format & Diverse Fleets Across All Classe New Format & Diverse Fleets Across All Classe ?Exciting Outlook for Antigua Sailing Week Whether the goal is to set records or ensure that the cooler is filled with ice-cold cocktails, there's something for everyone at the new Antigua Sailing Week. by Michelle Slade / Antigua Sailing Week Posted 17 Apr 05:18 PDT D-3 to the 57th French Olympic Week of Hyères D-3 to the 57th French Olympic Week of Hyères More than 700 athletes from 59 nations are getting ready to race Three days to go until the 57th French Olympic Week of Hyères - Toulon Provence Méditerranée's kick-off, the line-up is taking shape. by Fédération Française de Voile Posted 17 Apr 03:40 PDT The tech that stands between you and the sun The tech that stands between you and the sun Vaikobi UPF50+ Protection - Independently lab tested to international standards Vaikobi UPF50+ Protection - Independently lab tested to international standards. High-density yet breathable weave forms a sun barrier that's engineered, not sprayed on. by Vaikobi Posted 16 Apr 23:55 PDT Francesca Clapcich unveils 11th Hour Racing crew Francesca Clapcich unveils 11th Hour Racing crew A crew built on trust and complementary experience Team Francesca Clapcich Powered by 11th Hour Racing has revealed its international line-up to take on The Ocean Race Atlantic from New York, USA to Lorient, France this summer. by Francesca Clapcich Posted 16 Apr 22:27 PDT