A Q&A on the Thistle Midwinters East Championship A Q&A on the Thistle Midwinters East Championship A Q&A with Tommy Glenn and Suzie Domagala on the 2026 Thistle Midwinters East Championship Some sailboat designs just look right, and in ways that sometimes portend future trends in yacht design. Such is the case with the Thistle, a 17-foot centerboard dinghy that was designed by Gorden “Sandy” Douglass in 1945. by David Schmidt Posted 2 Mar 08:00 PST 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 12:00 PST 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 03:46 PST 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 01:04 PST 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 00:30 PST 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 2 Mar 22:52 PST 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 2 Mar 22:05 PST 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 2 Mar 17:09 PST 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 14:19 PST 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 06:18 PST 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 11:18 PST Finding the Perfect Single-Handed Challenge Finding the Perfect Single-Handed Challenge My Two-Year Journey into the 2.4mR Class Two years ago, I was a fifty-something, sailor looking for my next chapter on the water. I wanted a boat that was technical, rewarding, and tactical—yet didn't demand the raw physical punishment of a Laser or Moth. by Steve Gilbert Posted 1 Mar 07:16 PST 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 02:33 PST 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 00:24 PST 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 28 Feb 23:10 PST 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 28 Feb 21:44 PST 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 28 Feb 21:17 PST 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 11:03 PST 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 06:51 PST 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 03:35 PST 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 02:34 PST 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 27 Feb 22:11 PST 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 14:00 PST 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 13:28 PST 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 13:25 PST 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 11:19 PST Leopard 3 IRC overall RORC Caribbean 600 winner Leopard 3 IRC overall RORC Caribbean 600 winner No remaining competitor able to better her corrected time The Royal Ocean Racing Club is delighted to confirm that the Farr 100 Leopard 3 has been declared the overall winner under IRC for the 2026 RORC Caribbean 600. by Louay Habib / RORC Posted 27 Feb 10:37 PST 2026 RORC Caribbean 600 - IRC Two Report 2026 RORC Caribbean 600 - IRC Two Report Richard Dilley's Grand Soleil 46 Belladonna claims IRC Two victory The largest class in the 2026 RORC Caribbean 600 was IRC Two and it proved to be a battle of stamina and steady execution with as much as five days and nights of trade wind racing for the class and highly competitive pressure among the front runners. by Louay Habib / RORC Posted 27 Feb 07:14 PST Inside North Advanced Materials Inside North Advanced Materials Where Innovation Begins Step inside the world of advanced materials at North Sails. From chemical structures to full-scale testing, our team is pushing material science further than ever. by North Sails Posted 27 Feb 06:30 PST 2026 Finn World Masters in Brisbane overall 2026 Finn World Masters in Brisbane overall Brendan Casey becomes first Australian to win Finn World Masters Brendan Casey, from Australia, has become the first Australian ever to win the Finn World Masters. Two more races were sailed Friday at the Porsche Centre Brisbane 2026 Finn World Masters at the Royal Queensland Yacht Squadron, in Brisbane, Australia. by Robert Deaves Posted 27 Feb 06:18 PST 2026 RORC Caribbean 600 - IRC One Report 2026 RORC Caribbean 600 - IRC One Report Nine minutes on the clock for Rikki's triumph IRC One delivered one of the closest corrected-time battles of the 2026 RORC Caribbean 600. After nearly three days of relentless trade wind racing, the outcome hinged until the final gruelling beat to Antigua from Redonda. by Louay Habib / RORC Posted 27 Feb 05:41 PST Cyclops load sensors for the Weekend Warriors! Cyclops load sensors for the Weekend Warriors! How everyday sailors can find the groove quicker by knowing the numbers We've seen how Cyclops load sensors are being used more and more by some of the top dinghy and keelboat sailors and campaigns, but it's actually the Weekend Warriors who could benefit most from them! by Mark Jardine Posted 27 Feb 04:00 PST Ibiza JoySail Superyacht Regatta preview Ibiza JoySail Superyacht Regatta preview The sixth edition is poised to push the competitive bar higher than ever The sixth edition of Ibiza JoySail is beginning to take shape with the confirmation of the first thirteen superyachts set to compete from 17 to 20 September in the waters of Ibiza and Formentera. by Ibiza JoySail Posted 27 Feb 03:32 PST Bacardi Rolls Out Red Carpet for Over 200 Boats Bacardi Rolls Out Red Carpet for Over 200 Boats 99th Bacardi Cup and 2026 Bacardi Invitational Regatta set to begin in Miami Each winter, the sailing world converges on one place: Miami. The 99th Bacardi Cup runs March 2-7 on Biscayne Bay, marking nearly a century of partnership between Bacardi and the Star Class. Racing unfolds across six days. by Hannah Lee Noll Posted 26 Feb 23:37 PST SailGP: Practice cancelled in Sydney SailGP: Practice cancelled in Sydney Two high profile coaching additions have been made; French set to race in Event 4. Practice racing has been cancelled today in Sydney. Two high profile coaching additions have been made by the Italian and Danish teams for Sydney.The French team DS Automobiles, will race in Event 4, in Rio de Janerio on April 12-13. by Richard Gladwell/Sail-World Posted 26 Feb 22:58 PST 2026 RORC Caribbean 600 - Catamaran capsizes 2026 RORC Caribbean 600 - Catamaran capsizes Cata Sensation, a TS42 catamaran RORC Caribbean 600 race, has capsized in 40kt winds At approximately 2130hrs, Cata Sensation, a TS42 catamaran participating in the RORC Caribbean 600 race, capsized about 16 nautical miles west of St. John's Harbour with six people onboard. by Richard Gladwell, Sail-World.com Posted 26 Feb 14:58 PST Optiorange 2026 in Valencia Preview Optiorange 2026 in Valencia Preview Turkey's Cengiz Eren Güvenç is setting the pace The opening day at the Real Club Náutico de Valencia was dominated by the Levante wind, which allowed two races to be completed, though they ran behind schedule. by Pep Portas Posted 26 Feb 12:47 PST Portugal Grand Prix Round 2 at Vilamoura Day 2 Portugal Grand Prix Round 2 at Vilamoura Day 2 High-Level Competition Intensifies The second day of the 8th Portugal Grand Prix - Round 2 delivered another full schedule of racing in Vilamoura. Sailors faced stable breeze during part of the day before lighter and more technical conditions developed later in the afternoon. by Vilamoura Sailing / Prow Group Posted 26 Feb 11:58 PST 2026 RORC Caribbean 600 - IRC Zero Report 2026 RORC Caribbean 600 - IRC Zero Report Palanad 4 edges Ino Noir in Zero showdown Mach 50 Palanad 4 - E.Leclerc (FRA), skippered by Antoine Magre, took victory in IRC Zero, finished the race to take class line honours in an elapsed time of 2d 10:32:31 and posting the best IRC corrected time to secure the class win. by Louay Habib / RORC Posted 26 Feb 10:05 PST Hyde Sails selected to supply critical components Hyde Sails selected to supply critical components For next generation global ocean racing fleet Hyde Sails has been selected by the iconic Clipper Round the World Yacht Race to supply critical components for an innovative fourth-generation global ocean racing fleet. by Hyde Sails Posted 26 Feb 08:30 PST