Crossing the Drake: Picomole Reaches Antarctica Crossing the Drake: Picomole Reaches Antarctica Aldo Fumagalli and the crew of the Rapido 53XS Picomole have crossed the Drake Passage Through a small number of photos and short video clips received in recent days (we will post a video separately), we can see that Aldo Fumagalli and the crew of the Rapido 53XS Picomole have crossed the Drake Passage and reached the Antarctic Peninsula. by Rapido Trimarans Posted 14 Feb 20:39 UTC Gitana 18 Maxi Edmond de Rothschild launched Gitana 18 Maxi Edmond de Rothschild launched Opening a new chapter in flying Ultim design After more than two years in build, Gitana 18, the 32-metre Maxi Edmond de Rothschild has been launched, marking the culmination of an ambitious construction programme and the start of a new chapter for the Gitana Team. by Gitana Team Posted 14 Feb 20:30 UTC 2026 29er Eurocup at Valencia Day 3 2026 29er Eurocup at Valencia Day 3 Disrupted again due to a weather alert affecting the Valencian coast The Olympic Week CV Youth, which has been taking place since last Thursday at the RCN Valencia, was disrupted today due to a weather alert affecting the Valencian coast. by 29er Class Posted 14 Feb 18:37 UTC 36th Palamós International Optimist Trophy day 3 36th Palamós International Optimist Trophy day 3 Wind finally makes its appearance, with Canada's Will Keilty leading Palamós recovered its true spirit as the Tramontana wind, starting at 8-10 knots and building up to gusts of 23 knots, finally allowed the 36th Palamós International Optimist Trophy to get under way. by Jaume Soler Posted 14 Feb 18:32 UTC València Community Youth Olympic Week day 3 València Community Youth Olympic Week day 3 Weather alert in Valencia forces cancellation of racing again The third day of Eurocup 29 and the second day of ILCA 4, scheduled for today, Saturday, had to be cancelled due to strong winds battering the Valencian coast, preventing the scheduled races from taking place. by Pep Portas Posted 14 Feb 15:39 UTC Antigua Racing Cup: Simple to add, hard to miss Antigua Racing Cup: Simple to add, hard to miss Welcoming all comers who are seeking high quality racing with minimal additional logistics The inaugural Antigua Racing Cup, taking place from 9-12 April 2026, marks the launch of a new, purpose-built performance regatta designed to complement the Caribbean racing season rather than compete with it. by Louay Habib Posted 14 Feb 15:33 UTC SailGP: A stunning day in Auckland SailGP: A stunning day in Auckland The opening day of the ITM NZ SailGP got underway with the crowd very much in party mode The opening day of the ITM NZ SailGP got underway with the crowd very much in party mode, right from the moment they took their seats in the massive 10,000 seat stadium on the edge of the course. by Richard Gladwell/Sail-World.com/nz Posted 14 Feb 14:14 UTC Henri-Lloyd's Jib Jacket Henri-Lloyd's Jib Jacket Technical waterproof protection, refined for everyday wear Henri-Lloyd's iconic Jib Jacket is a fully waterproof, insulated jacket that delivers the brand's trusted performance in a modern styled casual jacket designed for life on and off the water. by Henri-Lloyd Posted 14 Feb 12:00 UTC Seventieth Finn Gold Cup in Brisbane Practice Race Seventieth Finn Gold Cup in Brisbane Practice Race Finntastic sailing conditions - The Greatest Show on Surf Winter arrived early in Brisbane for the practice race ahead of the 2026 Finn Gold Cup with Porsche Centre Brisbane, hosted by the Royal Queensland Yacht Squadron. by Robert Deaves Posted 14 Feb 11:40 UTC DS Team France leaders in Auckland DS Team France leaders in Auckland But an unavoidable crash leaves them unable to compete on day 2 Following a violent collision during the third race of the SailGP Auckland Grand Prix, an incident for which the French team was fully exonerated of any responsibility, Manon Audinet was injured and evacuated to Auckland Hospital. by France SailGP Team Posted 14 Feb 11:40 UTC Strong Start to 2026 for IRC Rating Rule Strong Start to 2026 for IRC Rating Rule Issuing certificates to over 660 northern hemisphere boats for the new season Applications have been open for 2026 IRC Rating since the beginning of January, and the IRC Rating Authority has already issued certificates to over 660 northern hemisphere boats for the new season following a strong start to the year's applications. by RORC Rating Office Posted 14 Feb 10:12 UTC ITM New Zealand Sail Grand Prix Day 1 ITM New Zealand Sail Grand Prix Day 1 Major Crash Takes New Zealand and France out of the event The opening day of the ITM New Zealand Sail Grand Prix | Auckland was cut short after two fleet races, due to a catastrophic collision between home-team Black Foils and DS Team France. by SailGP Posted 14 Feb 08:44 UTC Severe crash in Auckland Sail Grand Prix Severe crash in Auckland Sail Grand Prix Two sailors taken to hospital, condition reported as stable Racing has been abandoned on day one of the ITM New Zealand Sail Grand Prix following a major collision between New Zealand and France. by Mark Jardine Posted 14 Feb 05:35 UTC Vaikobi Launches the All-New VXPII PFD Vaikobi Launches the All-New VXPII PFD Next-Generation Performance, Hydration and Storage for Paddlers, Foilers and Sailors Vaikobi today announced the launch of the VXPII, the brand's second-generation PFD in the VXP range, delivering upgraded storage, hydration compatibility, improved visibility, and refined on-water comfort for paddlers, foilers and sailors. by Vaikobi Posted 14 Feb 04:00 UTC Shaw and Partners set sights on 18ft success Shaw and Partners set sights on 18ft success Supporting two brand new, Van Munster-built 18ft skiffs Shaw and Partners Financial Services has set a high target in its seventh season of 18 footer sponsorship with their support of two brand new, Van Munster-built 18ft skiff hulls which will contest the 2026 Giltinan World Championship. by Frank Quealey Posted 13 Feb 23:49 UTC 2026 ORC Rules and Sailor Services now online 2026 ORC Rules and Sailor Services now online Also available is the 2026 updates to the ORC's unique Sailor Services system The Offshore Racing Congress (ORC) is pleased to announce that the 2026 editions of ORC Rules and Regulations are available. by Offshore Racing Congress Posted 13 Feb 19:37 UTC 36th Palamós International Optimist Trophy day 2 36th Palamós International Optimist Trophy day 2 The weather continues to dictate the regatta For the second consecutive day, no races were held in Palamós Bay, and for the second day running, despite several attempts, it was not possible to complete a single race. by Jaume Soler Posted 13 Feb 19:19 UTC 2026 29er Eurocup at Valencia Day 2 2026 29er Eurocup at Valencia Day 2 A second day without action as heavy winds continue The second day of the Olympic Week Comunitat Valenciana Youth, held at the Real Club Náutico de Valencia, was marked by heavy winds on the Valencian coast, forcing the cancellation of all scheduled races. by 29er Class Posted 13 Feb 18:42 UTC València Community Youth Olympic Week day 2 València Community Youth Olympic Week day 2 Second day without action as Valencia's winds keep control The second day of the Olympic Week Comunitat Valenciana Youth, held at the Real Club Náutico de Valencia, was marked by heavy winds on the Valencian coast, forcing the cancellation of all scheduled races. by Pep Portas Posted 13 Feb 16:24 UTC Service Health Check from Cyclops Service Health Check from Cyclops A new service option for existing customers Every load sensor from Cyclops is pre-calibrated, accurate to within 1%, and plug-and-play straight out of the box. They're tested to destruction, engineered with extreme durability for the harshest conditions, and waterproof beyond IP67 rating. by Cyclops Marine Posted 13 Feb 14:00 UTC SailGP: USA's Taylor Canfield reflects SailGP: USA's Taylor Canfield reflects "Coming from someone that's been in a pretty serious crash - it's a heart stopping moment." "As we crowd these race courses, it gets just more and more dangerous. And coming from someone that's been in a pretty serious crash - it's a heart stopping moment. by Richard Gladwell/Sail-World.com/nz Posted 13 Feb 13:50 UTC Seventieth Finn Gold Cup opened in Brisbane Seventieth Finn Gold Cup opened in Brisbane With a star-studded welcome gala at the Royal Queensland Yacht Squadron The 70th Finn Gold Cup, partnered by Porsche Centre Brisbane, was opened Friday evening at the Royal Queensland Yacht Squadron in Brisbane, Australia. by Robert Deaves Posted 13 Feb 13:00 UTC Howth Round the Island Dinghy Race preview Howth Round the Island Dinghy Race preview Regarded as both exhilarating and occasionally gruelling, 46 entries are already confirmed The HYC Round the Island Dinghy Race returns on 7 March 2026, bringing the curtain down on the club's ever-popular Frostbite Series with one of the most anticipated events of the winter calendar. by Julie Manahan Posted 13 Feb 12:27 UTC American Magic's Terry Hutchinson on the Merger American Magic's Terry Hutchinson on the Merger Hutchinson describes the SailGP team acquisition as the "Rockwool American Magic" merger". It seems that DeVos - backer of American Magic in the 2021 and 2024 America's Cups, is staying true to his stated intention not to compete in the next America's Cup scheduled for July 2027. What is Harry Melges IV future directions? by Richard Gladwell/Sail-World.com/nz Posted 13 Feb 12:22 UTC DS Automobiles SailGP Team France set in Auckland DS Automobiles SailGP Team France set in Auckland A spectacular stadium course is set in the heart of the city After an impressive season opener in Perth — marked by podium success and dominance in the fleet races — the DS Automobiles SailGP Team France, led by driver Quentin Delapierre, returns to competition this weekend in Auckland. by France SailGP Team Posted 13 Feb 09:52 UTC RS Elite Class and RS Sailing agree transition RS Elite Class and RS Sailing agree transition To independent class association management The RS Elite Class Association together with RS Sailing, are pleased to announce an exciting new chapter for the RS Elite Class, as RS Sailing supports a handover of the manufacturing rights, enabling the Elite Class to move forward independently. by Elite One Design Class Posted 13 Feb 08:13 UTC SailGP team purchase creates more speculation SailGP team purchase creates more speculation One of the worst kept secrets in sailing was confirmed just ahead of today's SailGP Media Conference One of the worst kept secrets in sailing was confirmed just ahead of today's SailGP Media Conference. by Richard Gladwell/Sail-World.com/nz Posted 13 Feb 04:51 UTC SailGP: Lightning threat cans Practice SailGP: Lightning threat cans Practice The Practice Racing scheduled for Friday was cancelled after a forecast of lightning The Practice Racing scheduled for Friday at ITM NZ SailGP, was cancelled after a forecast of lightning - whuch didn't eventuate. by Richard Gladwell/Sail-World.com/nz Posted 13 Feb 03:46 UTC Black Foils Set to Rejoin Fleet Black Foils Set to Rejoin Fleet As ITM New Zealand Sail Grand Prix Returns The ITM New Zealand Sail Grand Prix will welcome 13 international teams to Auckland this weekend for high-speed, high-action stadium racing just meters from the shoreline – all set against the backdrop of one of sailing's most iconic cities. by SailGP Posted 13 Feb 01:17 UTC 2026 29er Eurocup at Valencia Day 1 2026 29er Eurocup at Valencia Day 1 Opening day postponed due to strong winds The 2026 edition of the Comunitat Valenciana Youth Olympic Week officially kicked off at the Real Club Náutico de Valencia (RCNV), one of the event's five host venues alongside RCN Dénia, RCR Alicante, RCN Torrevieja, and Marina Portet. by 29er Class Posted 12 Feb 21:19 UTC American Magic Acquires ROCKWOOL Racing SaiGP Team American Magic Acquires ROCKWOOL Racing SaiGP Team A major new chapter for the Danish team in the global sail racing championship SailGP announced today that the ROCKWOOL Racing SailGP Team has been acquired by leading sports investor and American Magic Co-Founder, Doug DeVos. by American Magic Posted 12 Feb 20:36 UTC Caribbean Racing season Caribbean Racing season A+T support & new product preview A widely used display product from a well know manufacturer has just been announced as End of Life so discontinued. A+T will preview its upgrade for this display during the Caribbean Regattas. by A+T Instruments Posted 12 Feb 18:30 UTC Racing continues for the Switzerland SailGP Team Racing continues for the Switzerland SailGP Team At the ITM New Zealand Sail Grand Prix SailGP returns to New Zealand's unofficial home of sailing and this time, it's bigger and louder than ever. by Switzerland SailGP Team Posted 12 Feb 17:32 UTC Port de Andratx to make Princesa Sofía even bigger Port de Andratx to make Princesa Sofía even bigger The sixth venue adding to the considerable structure of the Trofeo Princesa Sofía Mallorca Port de Andratx will become the sixth venue for the Trofeo Princesa Sofía Mallorca by FERGUS Hotels with the addition of disabled sailing to the competition program for the 55th edition of the showcase Spanish regatta. by Trofeo S.A.R. Princesa Sofía Posted 12 Feb 17:22 UTC València Community Youth Olympic Week day 1 València Community Youth Olympic Week day 1 High winds keep the fleet ashore The first day of the Comunitat Valenciana Youth Olympic Week at RCN Valencia ended without any racing. As expected, strong winds along the Valencian coast kept the fleet ashore. by Pep Portas Posted 12 Feb 16:25 UTC Experience the Advantage of the Right Materials Experience the Advantage of the Right Materials Your sails work harder than any other part of your boat Your sails work harder than any other part of your boat. North experts help you choose the material that delivers the control, power, and consistency you need, no matter the conditions. by North Sails Posted 12 Feb 14:30 UTC 36th Palamós International Optimist Trophy day 1 36th Palamós International Optimist Trophy day 1 Day one racing suspended due to wind alert The first day of the 36th Palamós International Optimist Trophy-20 Nations Cup saw all races scheduled for today cancelled due to the wind weather alert issued by the Government of Catalonia. by Jaume Soler Posted 12 Feb 14:03 UTC SailGP: No rule change after Fremantle fracas SailGP: No rule change after Fremantle fracas Despite the concerns of Black Foils skipper, there will be no changes on collision avoidance rules. No rule changes have been made following a spectacular collision, 90 seconds into Race 1, where the Swiss Sail GP team sliced the Kiwis' stern section off just behind the aft crossbeam, missing helmsman Peter Burling by just a metre. by Richard Gladwell/Sail-World NZ Posted 12 Feb 11:19 UTC Aramex Dubai to Muscat Offshore Race overall Aramex Dubai to Muscat Offshore Race overall Irish crew clinches back-to-back overall victory The 33rd edition of the Aramex Dubai to Muscat Race has drawn to a close with the Irish crew onboard Nagini confirmed as IRC overall winners, capping off a week of racing that delivered everything from champagne sailing to punishing calms across 360 nm. by 42N Media Posted 12 Feb 11:02 UTC MGR Fleet Conquers South Atlantic to Recife MGR Fleet Conquers South Atlantic to Recife Only 2500 miles to History! The McIntyre Mini Globe Race's fourth and final leg delivered its most varied phase yet as the fleet traversed the South Atlantic from the remote outpost of Saint Helena to the vibrant Brazilian coast at Recife. by McIntyre Mini Globe Race Posted 12 Feb 09:12 UTC