Cup Spy: Emirates Team NZ resume AC75 testing Cup Spy: Emirates Team NZ resume AC75 testing America's Cup Defender, Emirates Team New Zealand resumed its AC75 test program in the Gulf. America's Cup Defender, Emirates Team New Zealand, resumed its AC75 test program in the Hauraki Gulf today, June 4. by Richard Gladwell, Sail-World.com Posted 4 Jun 04:29 PDT Ericsson 4 (now L4) on the market Ericsson 4 (now L4) on the market L4's record spans a Volvo Ocean Race win, several race wins and records. She could be yours. Ericsson 4 is widely regarded as one of the most successful and enduring Volvo Open 70 yachts. Her career spans a Volvo Ocean Race victory, several record-setting performances, and continued relevance in high-level offshore racing. by Richard Gladwell, Sail-World.com Posted 4 Jun 04:26 PDT Erica Lush Retires from La Solitaire du Figaro Erica Lush Retires from La Solitaire du Figaro Mainsail damaged while closing in on finish line American offshore sailor Erica Lush made the difficult decision to retire from the Solitaire du Figaro Paprec in the competition's third and final leg. Damage to the mainsail during a period of heavy wind could not be repaired on board. by Mark LeBeau Posted 4 Jun 03:49 PDT Trans-Tasman solo sailor recounts emergency Trans-Tasman solo sailor recounts emergency Graeme Francis found himself confronting the scenario every offshore sailor hopes never arrives. When water started pouring into his yacht in the raging Tasman Sea, Graeme Francis found himself confronting the scenario every offshore sailor hopes never arrives. by Eduan Roos/Yachting New Zealand Posted 4 Jun 03:31 PDT 2026 Dutch Water Week day 2 2026 Dutch Water Week day 2 The top sailors wisely keep quiet about the weather forecast today From the moment the sailors arrived on the beach of Almere, the sailing weather was beautiful. With such a great start to the day, a vital piece of advice is: don't mention the weather, so as not to jinx the weather gods. by Dutch Water Week Posted 4 Jun 03:10 PDT A Class Catamaran Europeans at Mar Menor Day 3 A Class Catamaran Europeans at Mar Menor Day 3 Helms nervously survey the chop, debating whether to go out or not It was back to business as usual today after the sailor's traumas of Tuesday. The overnight high winds from the Northeast had left a decent bit of chop though, and this was arriving onshore to scare people. by Gordon Upton Posted 4 Jun 02:03 PDT Marine Auctions: June Online Auctions Marine Auctions: June Online Auctions Is your boat just sitting there? An Auction (or marketing without a price) is one of the best ways to sell high value assets and is basically the only way to maximise market value. by Marine Auctions Posted 3 Jun 23:26 PDT Sailing Grand Slam and Foiling Week join forces Sailing Grand Slam and Foiling Week join forces The collaboration begins with co-branded initiatives around Foiling Week Malcesine Organisers of the Sailing Grand Slam and Foiling Week announce a strategic collaboration to grow the future of high-performance sailing, designed to strengthen connections across the rapidly evolving worlds of foiling sailing, windfoiling and kitefoiling. by We Are Foiling Posted 3 Jun 23:17 PDT Santa Maria Cup Day 1 Santa Maria Cup Day 1 Racing in Stage 2 of 2026 Womens World Match Racing Tour underway The opening day of the Santa Maria Cup, Stage 2 of the 2026 Women's World Match Racing Tour, delivered a thrilling start on the waters of Annapolis as ten of the world's top women match racing teams battled for early supremacy. by Women's WMRT Posted 3 Jun 22:41 PDT Nicolas Lunven, the winning comeback Nicolas Lunven, the winning comeback Crowned champion in the 2026 La Solitaire du Figaro Paprec By finishing fourth in the final leg of the 57th edition of La Solitaire du Figaro Paprec between Pornichet and Le Havre, Nicolas Lunven (PRB) secured overall victory ahead of Alexis Thomas (Wings of the Ocean) and Paul Morvan (Foricher-French Touch). by La Solitaire du Figaro Paprec Posted 3 Jun 21:48 PDT 2026 Star Eastern Hemisphere Championship Day 1 2026 Star Eastern Hemisphere Championship Day 1 Stormy opening races on Lake Balaton, Hungary The 2026 Star Eastern Hemisphere Championship got underway in dramatic fashion on Lake Balaton, where thunderstorms, shifting winds and a storm warning tested both sailors and race officials before a single opening race could be completed. by International Star Class Posted 3 Jun 21:38 PDT La Solitaire du Figaro Paprec Leg 3 finish La Solitaire du Figaro Paprec Leg 3 finish Paul Morvan (Foricher – French Touch) crosses the finish line in Le Havre, Normandy Paul Morvan crossed the finish line in Le Havre, Normandy, as the winner on Thursday, June 4, at 1:17:57 a.m. (French time). by La Solitaire du Figaro Paprec Posted 3 Jun 18:36 PDT SSL Gold Cup 2026 Africa & Oceania Qualifier Day 2 SSL Gold Cup 2026 Africa & Oceania Qualifier Day 2 All Square Ahead of Golden Thursday With the threat of storms gone and the rain clearing a beautiful 10 to 13 knot from the South West, all was set on Lake Neuchâtel for a perfect day's sailing. by SSL Media Posted 3 Jun 11:07 PDT Cape 31 Med circuit round 3 preview Cape 31 Med circuit round 3 preview 15 teams set to line up in Bonifacio, Corsica, for the biggest event so far The Cape 31 Mediterranean Circuit returns to action this weekend in Bonifacio, Corsica, with 15 teams set to line up for the biggest event of the 2026 season so far. by Tor Tomlinson Cheney Posted 3 Jun 11:01 PDT B&G joins Francesca Clapcich as official supplier B&G joins Francesca Clapcich as official supplier As a B&G Ambassador, Francesca will benefit from B&G's 70-year expertise B&G®, the world leader in sailing electronics, has joined Team Francesca Clapcich Powered by 11th Hour Racing as an official supplier, supporting the Italian American skipper in her campaign to race in the 2028 Vendée Globe. by Francesca Clapcich Posted 3 Jun 10:15 PDT La Solitaire du Figaro Paprec Leg 3 update La Solitaire du Figaro Paprec Leg 3 update English Channel is showing all its harshness to the competitors Today, the English Channel is showing all its harshness to the competitors of La Solitaire du Figaro Paprec. by La Solitaire du Figaro Paprec Posted 3 Jun 07:43 PDT Green light for FPT x Windy Days Podersdorf Green light for FPT x Windy Days Podersdorf Riders arriving early were welcomed by a run of all-time Podersdorf conditions FPT x Windy Days Podersdorf is officially under way starting today, and before competition has even begun, Lake Neusiedl has already delivered. by Freestyle Pro Tour Posted 3 Jun 07:06 PDT Rolex TP52 World Championship 2026 Preview Rolex TP52 World Championship 2026 Preview The regatta is one of the most revered in world sailing and its title among the most coveted The 2026 edition of the Rolex TP52 World Championship will be held at the illustrious Yacht Club Costa Smeralda (YCCS) in Porto Cervo, Sardinia, bringing together the finest grand prix sailing crews for an exacting week of elite competition. by Quinag Posted 3 Jun 05:25 PDT A Class Catamaran Europeans at Mar Menor Day 2 A Class Catamaran Europeans at Mar Menor Day 2 Sailing, in common with most sports, can both delight and disappoint in equal measure Sailing, in common with most sports, can both delight and disappoint in equal measure. Today was one of those days at the 2026 A-Cat European Championships, at the FRVM centre in Los Alcazares. by Gordon Upton Posted 3 Jun 03:24 PDT 2026 Dutch Water Week day 1 2026 Dutch Water Week day 1 Challenging conditions on the opening day in Almere The opening day was defined by the inherently fickle nature of the Dutch weather. Several showers passed over the racecourse just off the coast of Almere, causing treacherous changes. by Dutch Water Week Posted 3 Jun 02:15 PDT Rhody Regatta Delivers Great Racing Rhody Regatta Delivers Great Racing Strong Support for Meals on Wheels of RI The fourth annual Rhody Regatta, organized by the International Yacht and Athletic Club (IYAC) to benefit Meals on Wheels of Rhode Island, proved that good decisions on shore can lead to great experiences on the water. by Barby MacGowan Posted 2 Jun 23:29 PDT Clockwork back in time for 4th Rolex Sydney Hobart Clockwork back in time for 4th Rolex Sydney Hobart Mary Ann Harvey struggled to remember why she signed up when asked During the 2025 Rolex Sydney Hobart, Mary Ann Harvey, co-owner of the Sydney 38 Clockwork, struggled to remember why she signed up for the 628 nautical mile race for a fourth time. by Cruising Yacht Club of Australia Posted 2 Jun 23:22 PDT Tom Dolan forced to retire while leading the fleet Tom Dolan forced to retire while leading the fleet Running aground at 00:16 on the Chaussée de Sein during La Solitaire du Figaro Paprec Leg 3 While leading the fleet alongside Loïs Berrehar (Banque Populaire), Tom Dolan (Kingspan) ran aground at 00:16 on the Chaussée de Sein, just a few cable lengths from Beg ar C'hale, off the Île de Sein. by La Solitaire du Figaro Paprec Posted 2 Jun 21:54 PDT The New York Sail Grand Prix Start Collision The New York Sail Grand Prix Start Collision Video Analysis and Reaction On Sunday at the Mubadala New York Sail Grand Prix there was a collision involving three teams in the final seconds before the Race 3 start. by Mark Jardine Posted 2 Jun 12:43 PDT SoCal 300 & California Offshore Race Week Series SoCal 300 & California Offshore Race Week Series Back-to-back wins for Rodney Pimentel's Cal 40 Azure The final leg of the 2026 California Offshore Race Week proved to be a test of patience, persistence, and tactical decision-making as 25 boats set out from Santa Barbara for the SoCal 300. by Karina Sandhu, SDYC Posted 2 Jun 12:39 PDT 2026 Range Rover Sardinia Cup Day 1 2026 Range Rover Sardinia Cup Day 1 RORC and YCCS team take early lead The Range Rover Sardinia Cup got under way in style this morning, as 20 boats lined up for the start at 11 a.m. sharp. The historic regatta organised by the Yacht Club Costa Smeralda is back on the calendar after a 14-year hiatus. by Yacht Club Costa Smeralda Posted 2 Jun 12:33 PDT SSL Gold Cup 2026 Africa & Oceania Qualifier Day 1 SSL Gold Cup 2026 Africa & Oceania Qualifier Day 1 Storming start for Seychelles, before storm hits the lake The wait was over! Racing in the SSL Gold Cup Africa and Oceania Qualifier began today on Lake Neuchâtel, Switzerland. by SSL Media Posted 2 Jun 09:46 PDT Beyond the Horizon: The Race for 30x30 Beyond the Horizon: The Race for 30x30 Turning decades of marine research into a tool for global change In 2022, almost every country on Earth signed up to protect the ocean. The goal, known in conservation shorthand as 30x30, is to have 30% of the world's ocean meaningfully protected by 2030. by North Sails Posted 2 Jun 08:30 PDT Armstrong Midlength Mk II X-Form Board Armstrong Midlength Mk II X-Form Board The Midlength Mk II marks a major step forward in Armstrong board design The Midlength Mk II marks a major step forward in Armstrong board design, introducing our all-new X-Form Precision Molded Board Technology. Built to deliver a lighter, stronger, and more connected ride.. by Armstrong Foils Posted 2 Jun 08:13 PDT SailGP, J/70s, Women's 2v2 Team Race SailGP, J/70s, Women's 2v2 Team Race SailGP visits NYC, J/70 Corinthian Worlds, Women's 2v2 Team Race SailGP's foiling circus arrived in the Big Apple last weekend for the Mubadala New York Sail Grand Prix (May 30-31), which was the only SailGP stopover that's set to unfurl on American waters this season. by David Schmidt Posted 2 Jun 08:00 PDT Bacardi announces 100th edition of the Bacardi Cup Bacardi announces 100th edition of the Bacardi Cup 2027 Bacardi Series dates also released In 2027, Bacardi celebrates the 100th edition of the Bacardi Cup, the longest-running partnership in the history of sailing. What began in 1927 as a 13-boat regatta in Havana, Cuba has grown into one of the sport's most revered institutions. by Hannah Lee Noll Posted 2 Jun 05:45 PDT A Class Catamaran Europeans at Mar Menor Day 1 A Class Catamaran Europeans at Mar Menor Day 1 A popped shoulder, a blown knee and a superb port tack flyer The opening day of a Championships can be slower starting affairs, as sailors are reluctant to push their boats too much for fear of snapping something early. No so in this fleet, as they have totally hit the water running. Race mode engaged from the gun. by Gordon Upton Posted 2 Jun 03:18 PDT The tech curve… The tech curve… It just marches on. Slide rule and Hewlett Packard be damned, these vessels are a tour de force It just marches on. The latest launchings for solo/crewed, mono/multi masterpieces are a tour de force when it comes to material science, electronics, engineering, physics, especially hydro and aerodynamics. Slide rule and Hewlett Packard be damned. by John Curnow, Sail-World.com AUS Editor Posted 2 Jun 01:30 PDT Erica Lush aboard Hope forced to retire Erica Lush aboard Hope forced to retire From La Solitaire du Figaro Paprec Leg 3 While sailing in 36th position off the coast of Île de Ré, American skipper Erica Lush notified Race Direction of her retirement at 6:49 a.m. this Tuesday morning, following the tearing of her mainsail. by La Solitaire du Figaro Paprec Posted 1 Jun 23:37 PDT 2026 Range Rover Sardinia Cup Practice Race 2026 Range Rover Sardinia Cup Practice Race Ten international teams competing, with a total of 20 boats Everything is ready in Porto Cervo for the grand return of the Range Rover Sardinia Cup. After a 14-year hiatus, one of the regattas that shaped the history of the YC Costa Smeralda returns with a new club-team format, featuring two boats per team. by Yacht Club Costa Smeralda Posted 1 Jun 13:16 PDT Momentum Builds Towards Rio Momentum Builds Towards Rio As SSL Gold Cup 2026 Africa and Oceania Qualifier Opens The Road to Rio and the countdown to SSL Gold Cup Brasil 2026 continues over the next two weeks in the stunning surroundings of Lake Neuchâtel in Switzerland with two sets of Qualifiers. by SSL Media Posted 1 Jun 09:31 PDT La Solitaire du Figaro Paprec Leg 3 Day 2 La Solitaire du Figaro Paprec Leg 3 Day 2 The poker game is underway The morning has significantly tightened the competition on this final leg of La Solitaire du Figaro Paprec. After hours of effort to build a gap, the frontrunners have seen much of their advantage evaporate mile after mile. by La Solitaire du Figaro Paprec Posted 1 Jun 09:28 PDT 151 Miglia-Trofeo Cetilar 151 Miglia-Trofeo Cetilar Decided after one of the lightest, most protracted offshore races on record With Italy lacking isobars this final May weekend, the winners of the 17th edition of the 151 Miglia-Trofeo Cetilar have been decided after one of the lightest, most protracted offshore races on record. by International Maxi Association Posted 1 Jun 09:03 PDT World Sailing launches new Portrayal Guidelines World Sailing launches new Portrayal Guidelines A comprehensive document based on the IOC Portrayal Guidelines, 2026 Edition World Sailing has published its new World Sailing Portrayal Guidelines, a comprehensive document based on the IOC Portrayal Guidelines, 2026 Edition, with the aim of ensuring fair, equal, and respectful representation of athletes across all media platform by World Sailing Posted 1 Jun 08:58 PDT Solaris Cup 2026 returns to Porto Rotondo Solaris Cup 2026 returns to Porto Rotondo Nearly seventy boats will be on the startline Nearly seventy boats on the startline, around 700 sailors, and owners arriving from the United States and Brazil. These are the numbers behind the 12th edition of the Solaris Cup, returning to Porto Rotondo. by Solaris Yachts Posted 1 Jun 07:18 PDT