2026 Bermuda Gold Cup Day 3 2026 Bermuda Gold Cup Day 3 Gold Cup heavyweights fight back to secure final eight spots The big fish in the Bermuda Gold Cup repechage pond all made it through to the quarter-finals on day three of competition in Hamilton Harbour. by World Match Racing Tour Posted 17 Oct 17:51 AEDT Armstrong Foils: The Home of Armstrong Tour III Armstrong Foils: The Home of Armstrong Tour III In 2026, the Armstrong Foils team headed for the Deep South of New Zealand's South Island In 2026, the Armstrong Foils team headed for the Deep South of New Zealand's South Island for the latest Home Tour. For third year the Home Tour showcases the Armstrong Foils team in action in some of the most picturesque parts of New Zealand. by Armstrong Foils Posted 17 Oct 11:23 AEDT Middle Sea Race 2026 | Coastal Race pics Middle Sea Race 2026 | Coastal Race pics Ahead of the Middle Sea Race around Malta, there's the shorter warm-up aka Coastal Race Sometimes informally referred to as a warm-up to the main feature of the Middle Sea Race around Malta, this year The Coastal Race certainly got the fleet warmed up! by Bow Caddy Media Posted 17 Oct 11:21 AEDT Middle Sea Race 2026 | Coastal Race vids Middle Sea Race 2026 | Coastal Race vids The 'warm up' Coastal Race certainly did just that in Malta... The Coastal Race is sometimes informally referred to as a warm-up to the main feature, and this year it certainly got the fleet warmed up! by Bow Caddy Media Posted 17 Oct 11:01 AEDT Cape 31 Gold Cup in Saint-Tropez Day 3 Cape 31 Gold Cup in Saint-Tropez Day 3 Eker Süzme stretchs lead as Khumbu moves up to second Turkey's Eker Süzme have extended their lead at the first Cape 31 Gold Cup after three days of racing in Saint-Tropez, and go into the final day 17 points clear in the record 28-boat fleet. by Tor Tomlinson Cheney Posted 17 Oct 08:14 AEDT A Race Against the Weather A Race Against the Weather The 47th Rolex Middle Sea Race starts tomorrow For the 107 yachts and around 940 sailors preparing for the 47th Rolex Middle Sea Race, the waiting is almost over. by Royal Malta Yacht Club Posted 17 Oct 04:01 AEDT Record maxi fleet set for Rolex Middle Sea Race Record maxi fleet set for Rolex Middle Sea Race The start in Malta's Grand Harbour one of the most dramatic in the sport The opening event in the International Maxi Association's 2026-27 Mediterranean Maxi Offshore Challenge sets sail at 1100 tomorrow, Saturday with the RMYC's Rolex Middle Sea Race. Among the 108 competing yachts a giant maxi fleet of 22 is taking part. by James Boyd / International Maxi Association Posted 17 Oct 02:46 AEDT WorldSailing Inclusion Championship - History made WorldSailing Inclusion Championship - History made The event offered limitless opportunities for all athletes. Forty nations, 222 athletes, the World Sailing Inclusion Championships, 4-10 October 2026, will go down in history as the biggest para inclusive event that's ever been run by World Sailing. by RS Sailing Posted 17 Oct 01:12 AEDT Cobham-Ultra GB2 names British Squad Cobham-Ultra GB2 names British Squad For the Youth America's Cup in Naples Cobham-Ultra GB2 has confirmed the eight young sailors who will represent Great Britain at the Youth America's Cup in Naples in 2027, with the final four racing crew to be selected from the squad ahead of the event. by Cobham-Ultra GB2 Posted 17 Oct 00:12 AEDT AC Recon: Oct 14 & 15 - Top Guns in Sardinia AC Recon: Oct 14 & 15 - Top Guns in Sardinia Luna Rossa put in two consecutive days in ideal sailing and foiling conditions off Cagliari Luna Rossa put in two long five hour sailing days in Sardinia, getting the most out of the perfect conditions for AC75 sailing. by Richard Gladwell, Sail-World Posted 16 Oct 21:52 AEDT Ferrari Hypersail hull complete Ferrari Hypersail hull complete And the technology that will make the boat fly Ferrari Hypersail project - the innovative 100-foot flying monohull designed to challenge the oceans - is entering the final construction phase with the hull now fully painted and the livery complete. by Ferrari Hypersail Posted 16 Oct 21:01 AEDT Champions, challengers and a new generation Champions, challengers and a new generation Maltese sailors will be among the 108-boat fleet setting out on the 606nm Rolex Middle Sea Race With around 80 Maltese sailors competing in the 47th Rolex Middle Sea Race, the home fleet brings former overall winners, ambitious challengers and generations of sailing heritage to one of the world's great offshore races. by Royal Malta Yacht Club Posted 16 Oct 20:26 AEDT Yacht Racing Forum programme highlights Yacht Racing Forum programme highlights Discover why you shouldn't miss the event The Yacht Racing Forum will return to Amsterdam on 19-20 November, bringing together the people who shape the sport of sailing and yacht racing. by Yacht Racing Forum Posted 16 Oct 17:23 AEDT 2026 Bermuda Gold Cup Day 2 2026 Bermuda Gold Cup Day 2 Newcomers thrive to make Quarter-Finals Inexperience proved no barrier to success as the first four skippers sailed into the quarter-finals of the World Match Racing Tour's Bermuda Gold Cup in Hamilton Harbour. by World Match Racing Tour Posted 16 Oct 16:23 AEDT Cape 31 Gold Cup in Saint-Tropez Day 2 Cape 31 Gold Cup in Saint-Tropez Day 2 Eker Süzme Take Command as Khumbu and G-Spot Claim Bullets Turkey's Eker Süzme lead the first Cape 31 Gold Cup after the second day of racing in Saint-Tropez, closing a three-race day with a win to open a ten-point lead in the record 28-boat fleet. by Tor Tomlinson Cheney Posted 16 Oct 16:07 AEDT Six boats ready for Bay Week Six boats ready for Bay Week Six boats ready for you to sail in Bay Week from a TP52 to a Young 88. All on the market Now! Bay of Islands Sailing Week returns from 24 to 28 January 2027, and there is still time to be there on your own boat. by Miranda Powrie, Boatseekr.com Posted 16 Oct 12:46 AEDT Inclusion Championships showcase global growth Inclusion Championships showcase global growth Among those attending was PIC First Vice President Leila Marques Mota PLY The 2026 World Sailing Inclusion Championships in Portimão, Portugal, showcased the growing strength, diversity and international reach of Para Inclusive sailing, bringing together athletes from across the globe for a celebration of inclusive sport. by World Sailing Posted 16 Oct 02:11 AEDT Miguel Chapuis win Tiree World Cup Miguel Chapuis win Tiree World Cup World title contenders under pressure as the next generation rises The legendary Tiree Wave Classic has delivered a spectacular Finals Day, with Spain's Miguel Chapuis claiming a sensational victory at the 2026 4-STAR World Cup Challenger, defeating some of the biggest names in windsurfing and shaking up the battle. by World Windsurf Tour Posted 16 Oct 01:50 AEDT 2026 Bermuda Gold Cup Day 1 2026 Bermuda Gold Cup Day 1 Scandinavian duo shine on the opening day Denmark's Jeppe Borch and Sweden's Oscar Engström made a flying start to the 2026 Bermuda Gold Cup, mastering lighter winds in the new fleet of Fareast 28R keelboats to share the lead after a fiercely contested opening day of racing. by World Match Racing Tour Posted 15 Oct 22:12 AEDT AC Recon: Oct 14: A 40yr Cup veteran's view AC Recon: Oct 14: A 40yr Cup veteran's view Tont Rae, veteran Team New Zealand crew shares his thoughts on Sailing Day 26 on the AC75. On Thursday Tony Rae was back in the front-line aboard Chase One, as they followed Taihoro on her 26th day of on the water training/testing in the campaign aimed at Defending the 38th America's Cup. by Richard Gladwell/Sail-World.com Posted 15 Oct 19:58 AEDT Sail Port Stephens 2027 Sail Port Stephens 2027 Entries open for milestone 20th anniversary regatta Australia's largest sailing regatta is preparing to celebrate its 20th anniversary, with Notices of Race published and online entries now open for Sail Port Stephens 2027. by Mark Rothfield Posted 15 Oct 17:29 AEDT Tollgate Islands Race Preview Tollgate Islands Race Preview 30- and 40-footers lead the Pointscore The Audi Centre Sydney Blue Water Pointscore reaches its halfway point this Friday with the Tollgate Islands Race, and the 30- and 40-footers are setting the pace. by CYCA Posted 15 Oct 17:15 AEDT 18 Footers League Club Championship Preview 18 Footers League Club Championship Preview Racing starts on Sunday on Sydney Harbour When Race 1 of the Australian 18 Footers League Club Championship is sailed on Sydney Harbour next Sunday (October 18) it will be the first championship-style race on the way to the 2027 Giltinan World Championship, which will be conducted in March. by Frank Quealey Posted 15 Oct 16:49 AEDT Goodchild has unfinished Route du Rhum business Goodchild has unfinished Route du Rhum business It's a race he has never managed to finish Route du Rhum-Destination Guadeloupe - the 13th staging of the classic solo transatlantic race - has attracted a strong field of 22 IMOCA entries, among them the Class's top performer over last two seasons, Sam Goodchild on board MACIF Santé Prévoyance. by Ed Gorman / IMOCA Globe Series Posted 15 Oct 06:28 AEDT 2025 podium set for Epigen J/24 Worlds 2026 2025 podium set for Epigen J/24 Worlds 2026 John Bertrand AO is patron as returning champions and young crews prepare for Port Phillip The top three boats from the 2025 J/24 World Championship are entered for a rematch on Port Phillip. The Epigen J/24 World Championship 2026 will bring 202 competitors in 38 teams from 10 countries to Sandringham Yacht Club. by Carina Tomietto Posted 15 Oct 06:26 AEDT Cape 31 Gold Cup in Saint-Tropez Day 1 Cape 31 Gold Cup in Saint-Tropez Day 1 Hatari Wins Opening Race The first Cape 31 Gold Cup got under way in Saint-Tropez today, with Marcus Brennecke's Hatari taking Race 1 in a light and shifty breeze. by Tor Tomlinson Cheney Posted 15 Oct 04:11 AEDT Yachting Malta Coastal Race Yachting Malta Coastal Race Balthasar Powers to Victory The Yachting Malta Coastal Race got under way on schedule on Wednesday 14 October, with a 30-nautical-mile course starting from Marsamxett Harbour, rounding Comino and returning to Marsamxett. by Royal Malta Yacht Club Posted 15 Oct 03:41 AEDT Portimão to build new training centre Portimão to build new training centre After hosting the World Sailing Inclusion Championships Racing at the 2026 World Sailing Inclusion Championships may have concluded in Portimão, Portugal, but plans for a new Para Inclusive Sailing Training and Development Centre in the city look set to provide a lasting legacy for the sport. by World Sailing Posted 15 Oct 03:35 AEDT Olympic Sailing and the Importance of Pathways Olympic Sailing and the Importance of Pathways The classes and events that should be in the Olympics is always a contentious topic The classes and events that should be in the Olympics is always a contentious topic. Every type of dinghy, keelboat or board has its fans, and they will argue the point for its inclusion with fervour. by Mark Jardine Posted 15 Oct 00:30 AEDT Final Final: The TP52 that goes back to the Future Final Final: The TP52 that goes back to the Future Final Final represents a rather different branch of the TP52 family tree. The TP52 may have evolved into one of the world's most sophisticated inshore racing machines, but Final Final represents a rather different branch of the family tree. by Richard Gladwell, Sail-World.com Posted 15 Oct 00:08 AEDT Step aboard Encore - a unique superyacht Step aboard Encore - a unique superyacht The 44-metre Dubois-design sloop has just completed a six-month-long refit and is offered for sail. Encore's launch in April 2013 marked the end of New Zealand's golden era of custom yacht building. The 44-meter Dubois-designed sloop has just completed a six-month-long refit and is offered for sail. Step aboard for a look at yachting's finest. by Richard Gladwell, Sail-World.com Posted 15 Oct 00:07 AEDT Rolex Middle Sea Race: The battle for line honours Rolex Middle Sea Race: The battle for line honours Speed, power and the weather wildcard Black Jack 100 returns to defend her title against seven former round-the-world racing yachts while, as always, the unpredictable Mediterranean weather will have the final say in determining whether the course record can be challenged. by Royal Malta Yacht Club Posted 14 Oct 20:02 AEDT Australian Sailing Team 49erFX Experience Camp Australian Sailing Team 49erFX Experience Camp Opening the Olympic pathway to next generation of 49erFX Sailors The Australian Sailing Team hosted a 49erFX Experience Camp at Lake Macquarie last week, giving aspiring Olympians and sailors curious about the Olympic pathway an opportunity to experience high-performance sailing. by Lisa Darmanin / Australian Sailing Team Posted 14 Oct 16:32 AEDT Inaugural Cape 31 Gold Cup Practice Race Inaugural Cape 31 Gold Cup Practice Race 2026 Cape 31 Mediterranean Circuit season prize winners celebrated The Gulf of Saint-Tropez got its first look at the record 28-boat Cape 31 Gold Cup fleet today, as teams lined up for the practice race ahead of four days of racing. by Tor Tomlinson Cheney Posted 14 Oct 07:25 AEDT AC Recon: Oct 12: Kiwis enjoy Miserable Monday AC Recon: Oct 12: Kiwis enjoy Miserable Monday On a miserable Monday, Emirates Team NZ turned in an interesting light-air performance. On a miserable Monday, Emirates Team NZ turned in an interesting light-air performance. The America's Cup defenders delivered a very controlled light-air foiling performance, staying foil-borne in 4.5-8kt winds. by Richard Gladwell/Sail-World.com Posted 13 Oct 20:54 AEDT Killer Coffee Co 18ft Skiff Racing's 2026-27 Team Killer Coffee Co 18ft Skiff Racing's 2026-27 Team Exciting new team set for a big season on Sydney Harbour An exciting new 18ft skiff team in the Australian 18 Footers League's 2026-27 fleet on Sydney Harbour introduces Ryan Ewings in his rookie season as a skipper with major championship-winning crew members Matt Stenta and Finn Rodowicz. by Frank Quealey Posted 13 Oct 20:05 AEDT boot 2027 brings the maritime world to Düsseldorf boot 2027 brings the maritime world to Düsseldorf Over 1,500 manufacturers, retailers and destinations across 15 exhibition halls The 58th boot Düsseldorf will welcome over 1,500 manufacturers, retailers and destinations from all over the world, showcasing the diversity of boating, surfing and diving in all their facets. by boot Düsseldorf Posted 13 Oct 18:00 AEDT AC Recon: Oct 9 - Kiwis close to capsizing AC Recon: Oct 9 - Kiwis close to capsizing ETNZ came close to a capsize during a training session on Friday. Luna Rossa sailed out of Cagliari Emirates Team New Zealand came close to a capsize during a training session on Friday - in relatively light winds after developing the wobbles during a gybe. Luna Rossa had a more routine day off Cagliari. by Richard Gladwell/Sail-World.com Posted 13 Oct 16:20 AEDT Is Renewable Energy the answer for onboard power? Is Renewable Energy the answer for onboard power? Could renewable energy eliminate the onboard generator? You cruise into an anchorage and shut your engine down. The refrigerator, lights and onboard electronics continue running, powered by the batteries charged by your solar panels throughout the day. by Citimarine Store Posted 13 Oct 05:00 AEDT Worrell 1000 Announces Global Facebook Live Worrell 1000 Announces Global Facebook Live Orientation to Pre-Brief 2028 Competitors & Ground Crews In a major step toward its highly anticipated 2028 Legacy Run, the Organizing Authority for the iconic Worrell 1000 offshore catamaran race has announced a comprehensive, global orientation seminar. by Beverley J Simmons Posted 13 Oct 01:11 AEDT Switch Global Championship 2026 overall Switch Global Championship 2026 overall Lake Garda saves the best for last Lake Garda saved the best for last for the 57 competitors from 16 nations at the Switch Global Championship 2026 with an incredible 18 to 20 knot northerly Pelèr thermal wind in the morning powering a morning session of four races. by Mark Jardine Posted 12 Oct 21:05 AEDT WASZP All Stars Cádiz overall WASZP All Stars Cádiz overall Two champions crowned after 13 high-intensity races Italy's Olivia Castaldi and Francesco Carrieri come out on top after 13 high-intensity races each over two days. by Pietro Caminiti Posted 12 Oct 19:04 AEDT 2026 Sardinia Kiteboard Grand Slam overall 2026 Sardinia Kiteboard Grand Slam overall Pianosi wins on home water as Nolot completes a golden season Lauriane Nolot of France and Riccardo Pianosi of Italy are the champions of Poetto Beach after the two riders put in a dominant final-day performance at the Sardinia Kiteboard Grand Slam. by Sardinia Grand Slam Posted 12 Oct 17:44 AEDT Manly Cove is set for huge day this Saturday Manly Cove is set for huge day this Saturday As the Port Jackson Championship contested by 16ft & 13ft Skiffs returns 85 skiffs, 200 sailors and $35,000 in prize money on the line as Manly 16ft Skiff Club hosts one of the sport's most historic events. by Sally Darmanin Posted 12 Oct 15:56 AEDT Spirit Yachts launches new P50 Motor Yacht Spirit Yachts launches new P50 Motor Yacht A luxury guest motor yacht experience combined with timeless elegance This month, leading modern classic yacht designer and builder Spirit Yachts announced it has launched its eye-catching new motor yacht, the P50 Sport and P50 Coupé. by Spirit Yachts Posted 12 Oct 15:45 AEDT Marine Auctions: October Online Auctions Marine Auctions: October Online Auctions Most Boats and Marina Berths Unreserved Bidding to Start Friday 23rd October and will end on Thursday 29th October 2026 at 2pm AEST. Most Boats and Marina Berths Unreserved. by Marine Auctions Posted 12 Oct 07:02 AEDT Arca SGR wins Barcolana58 presented by Generali Arca SGR wins Barcolana58 presented by Generali More than 15,000 sailors were greeted by a magnificent scene with excellent wind conditions Furio Benussi's Arca has won the Barcolana in Trieste for the fourth consecutive year, with 1,858 sailing boats on the starting line. After several days of uncertain weather forecasts, a splendid easterly wind blowing from 110 degrees welcomed the crews. by Barcolana Posted 12 Oct 04:17 AEDT 18ft Skiff SIXT Spring Championship Race 1 18ft Skiff SIXT Spring Championship Race 1 The legendary John 'Woody' Winning returned to the helm of Yandoo The Australian 18 Footers League's 2026-27 season got off to an unexpected start when the League conducted Race 1 of the seven-race SIXT Spring Championship in a light ENE breeze over a 3-buoys course on Sydney Harbour today. by Frank Quealey Posted 12 Oct 01:54 AEDT