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. 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 RORC Nelson's Cup Series 2026 Preview RORC Nelson's Cup Series 2026 Preview Race ready in Antigua As the final inshore proving ground before the start of the RORC Caribbean 600, the series blends short, intense coastal racing with one of the most distinctive courses in the region, the Antigua 360. by Louay Habib / RORC Posted 12 Feb 07:39 UTC 2026 Lanzarote International iQFOiL Games overall 2026 Lanzarote International iQFOiL Games overall Light winds decide the final day in Lanzarote Medal Series partially completed as Finn Hawkins and Emma Wilson are crowned overall winners of the iQFOiL International Games. by iQFOiL Communications Posted 12 Feb 05:27 UTC SailGP: All eyes on Auckland in wake of Fremantle SailGP: All eyes on Auckland in wake of Fremantle Sharon Brettkelly talks with Sail-World's Richard Gladwell about the upcoming SailGP event Sharon Brettkelly, one of the presenters, for The Detail talks with Richard Gladwell, Sail-World's NZ Editor about recent developments in SailGP, following the first event in Fremantle, and New Zealand's chances of holding further SailGP events. by Sharon Brettkelly, The Detail Posted 12 Feb 03:20 UTC València Community Youth Olympic Week Preview València Community Youth Olympic Week Preview 278 sailors from 18 countries in the 29er fleet The Real Club Náutico de Valencia (RCNV), one of the host venues alongside RCN Dénia, RCR Alicante, RCN Torrevieja, and Marina Portet, will begin its series of regattas on Thursday, February 12. The event will run through Sunday, February 15. by Pep Portas Posted 11 Feb 18:06 UTC 36th Palamós International Optimist Trophy preview 36th Palamós International Optimist Trophy preview Several changes compared to recent editions The 36th Palamós International Optimist Trophy - 19 Nations Cup begins a new chapter with several changes compared to recent editions. by Jaume Soler Posted 11 Feb 17:42 UTC Spring Boat Show at X-Yachts Spring Boat Show at X-Yachts The focus is fully on the yachts in Haderslev, Denmark Experience X-Yachts up close this spring. We're excited to invite you to a brand-new event for 2026: a special spring edition of our In-House Boat Show, taking place on March 7th, 2026 from 11 AM to 4 PM at the X-Yachts yard in Haderslev. by X-Yachts Posted 11 Feb 16:30 UTC Rooster Supertherm Rooster Supertherm Advanced wetsuits for cold sailing Staying motivated through the colder months starts with staying comfortable. If you're warm, flexible, and unrestricted, you'll sail longer — and get more from every session. by Rooster Posted 11 Feb 12:00 UTC Just three weeks until the 470 Europeans Just three weeks until the 470 Europeans Nearly 60 teams from 21 nations set for the first major regatta of 2026 in Vilamoura Just over three weeks remain until the first major meeting of the world's best 470 sailors in the 2026 season. From 6 to 14 March, the Portuguese sailing venue of Vilamoura will host the 470 Europeans. by Prow Media Posted 11 Feb 10:59 UTC Upgraded Emirates Team NZ's AC 75 returns Upgraded Emirates Team NZ's AC 75 returns Emirates Team New Zealand's AC75 ‘Taihoro' has returned to its Wynyard Quarter base Emirates Team New Zealand's AC75 'Taihoro' has returned to its Wynyard Quarter base, completing a stealthy midnight run across the Harbour Bridge from the team's dedicated North Shore build facility. by Emirates Team NZ Media Posted 11 Feb 05:24 UTC Reviving the OK class in Thailand Reviving the OK class in Thailand February at Pattaya. No wetsuits required. The eleven-strong fleet started the first race of the regatta in robust wind. Apple Asawawatanaporn (THA) said “I think the wind was in the mid-teens coming in consistently from the south west.” by Neil Semple Posted 11 Feb 02:57 UTC 2026 Lanzarote International iQFOiL Games Day 4 2026 Lanzarote International iQFOiL Games Day 4 Unstable breeze brings qualification series to a close Day 4 brought another test of patience and adaptability for sailors and race officials alike. The fleet faced shifting breeze and unstable conditions that ultimately marked the end of the Qualification Series and set the stage for the Medal Series. by iQFOiL Communications Posted 10 Feb 18:35 UTC Checking in on the Mini Globe Race Checking in on the Mini Globe Race As the sailors prepare for their final challenge The Mini Globe Race began on February 23, 2025, off Antigua and saw a starting fleet of 15 singlehanded sailors from eight countries embark on a six-leg circumnavigation adventure aboard 19-foot one designs. It's now just 2,500 miles from the finish. by David Schmidt Posted 10 Feb 16:00 UTC GKA Kite-Surf World Cup Cape Verde preview GKA Kite-Surf World Cup Cape Verde preview World Champion Capucine Delannoy set to open the defence of her crown The 2026 GKA Kite-Surf season once again opens in the iconic point break of Cape Verde's Sal Island, with the title race set to be tighter than ever as it plays out over a scheduled five globe-trotting stops. by Ian MacKinnon Posted 10 Feb 12:00 UTC SailGP: Repaired Black Foils' F50 returns SailGP: Repaired Black Foils' F50 returns The repaired Black Foils F50 hull has returned to the SailGP Tech Base on Auckland's Wynyard Point The repaired Black Foils F50 hull has returned to the SailGP Tech Base on Auckland's Wynyard Point, for final finishing and commissioning. by Richard Gladwell - Sail-World.com/nz Posted 10 Feb 03:40 UTC All set for Cagliari and the first Prelim Regatta All set for Cagliari and the first Prelim Regatta As the build-up begins towards the Louis Vuitton 38th America's Cup The 'Road to Naples 2027' begins in Cagliari in 2026 between the 21st - 24th May with the opening Prelim Regatta of the Louis Vuitton 38th America's Cup. by America's Cup Media Posted 9 Feb 18:09 UTC Viking Marine Dun Laoghaire Frostbites update Viking Marine Dun Laoghaire Frostbites update Respite from the deluge After a week that saw the east coast battered by huge waves and high winds that left the Dart track under water, Sunday 8th February dawned with grey skies but, an elevated temperature that crept into double figures, and dry conditions. by Cormac Bradley Posted 9 Feb 17:38 UTC 2026 Lanzarote International iQFOiL Games Day 3 2026 Lanzarote International iQFOiL Games Day 3 Stronger breeze and course racing shake up the standings Finn Hawkins regains the Men's lead as Course Racing reshapes the rankings, while Emma Wilson continues to dominate in Lanzarote. by iQFOiL Communications Posted 9 Feb 17:24 UTC World Sailing invites sailing community responses World Sailing invites sailing community responses As part of Olympic events review for the post-LA28 Games programme World Sailing is inviting responses from the global sailing community as part of its review of Olympic events for the post-LA28 Games programme. by World Sailing Posted 9 Feb 16:04 UTC Estonian Ice Sailing Cup Series Stage 3 Estonian Ice Sailing Cup Series Stage 3 Pärnu Bay is the Epicentre of Baltic Ice Sailing On February 7-8, the third stage of the Estonian Ice Sailing Cup Series (Jääpurjetamise Eesti karikasarja III etapp) took place in Estonia, on Pärnu Bay, in the Tahkuranna area. by Darius Gerasimavicius Posted 9 Feb 06:04 UTC SailGP: Spainish team confident of racing SailGP: Spainish team confident of racing Spanish Sail GP team, Los Gallos, will return to the SailGP start line in Auckland Spanish Sail GP team, Los Gallos, will return to the SailGP start line in Auckland, confirming their place at the ITM New Zealand Sail Grand Prix just weeks after a dramatic training crash ruled the Spanish team out of the 2026 season opener in Perth. by SailGP Posted 8 Feb 23:56 UTC Surf to City Surf to City It's kind of a big deal. Southport to Brisbane. A plethora of divisions, spread over inshore and off It's kind of a big deal. Southport to Brisbane. A plethora of divisions, two courses, one outside from the surf off the Gold Coast, and then up and over back down to Shorncliffe. by John Curnow, Sail-World.com AUS Editor Posted 8 Feb 21:00 UTC