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When Sailing Events Become Festivals
Events which are breaking out from the norm are thriving
© Mark Jardine
The Cat Shot
Fall over the bow and rely on sheer horsepower to get you away. Decent AC parallel me thinks...
© Photo supplied
49er, 49erFX and Nacra 17 Europeans conclude
Champions crowned in Eckernförde - Baltic has the final say
© NIMANET - Niklas Mattes
505 Worlds conclude at Hayling Island
Drama continues without champions on final day
© Christophe Favreau / www.christophefavreau.com
29er World at Kiel, Germany conclude
France takes the title after a dramatic final day
© Sascha Klahn
British Classic Week day 5
British Classic Week day 5
Saskia and 100-year-old Harlequin win big
Due to the weather conditions the traditional race around the Isle of Wight was replaced by a long 'Cowes Week' style course in the central Solent, concluding the 24th edition of British Classic Week.
by James Boyd / British Classic Week
Posted 25 Jul 05:55 AEST
Clipper 2025-26 Race | Grand Finale Live
Clipper 2025-26 Race | Grand Finale Live
Watch the fleet cross the finish line on Saturday with real-time commentary from expert hosts
Experience the excitement of the Clipper Race Grand Finale from the comfort of your home with our exclusive livestream. Watch the fleet cross the finish line, accompanied by real-time commentary from expert hosts.
by Clipper Race
Posted 25 Jul 02:30 AEST
Lanzarote 52 Super Series day 4
Lanzarote 52 Super Series day 4
No racing today in Lanzarote, Sled lead into final day
Winds proved too strong for racing to take place today on the island of Lanzarote at the Marina Rubicón Lanzarote 52 SUPER SERIES Sailing Week.
by 52 Super Series
Posted 25 Jul 01:11 AEST
49er, 49erFX and Nacra 17 Junior Worlds Day 4
49er, 49erFX and Nacra 17 Junior Worlds Day 4
A Long Wait for Wind Locks In the 49er Gold and Silver Split
An abandoned race seven and a fleet wide postponement mean today's standings carry over unchanged, with a much friendlier forecast on tap for tomorrow.
by Alexia Lahoud
Posted 25 Jul 01:07 AEST
HFD5 Graphic Display now in full production
HFD5 Graphic Display now in full production
A replacement and upgrade for the B&G H5000
The HFD5 full colour display is now in full production, as a replacement and upgrade to the discontinued B&G H5000 display.
by A+T Instruments
Posted 24 Jul 19:30 AEST
Fuerteventura PWA Grand Slam Slalom Day 2
Fuerteventura PWA Grand Slam Slalom Day 2
Jenna Gibson and Matteo Iachino continue to lead
Jenna Gibson and Matteo Iachino continue to lead, but Justine Lemeteyer and Pierre Mortefon remain within striking distance after another exciting day of racing.
by Chris Yates
Posted 24 Jul 19:06 AEST
Nacra 15 Worlds Plymouth - Runners & Riders
Nacra 15 Worlds Plymouth - Runners & Riders
60 teams from 11 nations will be battling out on the water
With just a couple of days to go, the excitement is building in anticipation of the Nacra 15 World Championship 2026, jointly hosted in Plymouth by the Plym Yacht Club and Hooe Point Sailing Club.
by Nacra 15 World Championship 2026
Posted 24 Jul 18:50 AEST
British Classic Week day 4
British Classic Week day 4
Class leaders firming up
Summery conditions on the Solent continued for day four of British Classic Week with the Royal Yacht Squadron's race committee led by Peter Saxton, following a one hour postponement to 1300.
by James Boyd / British Classic Week
Posted 24 Jul 16:20 AEST
Who's who in 2026 Noakes Sydney Gold Coast fleet
Who's who in 2026 Noakes Sydney Gold Coast fleet
The 2026/27 Audi Centre Sydney Blue Water Pointscore is about to kick off
The 2026/27 Audi Centre Sydney Blue Water Pointscore (ACSBWPS) is about to kick off with the 38th Noakes Sydney Gold Coast Yacht Race (NSGCYR) tomorrow.
by Cruising Yacht Club of Australia
Posted 24 Jul 16:13 AEST
2026 J/80 Worlds at CORK, Kingston Day 3
2026 J/80 Worlds at CORK, Kingston Day 3
Buley Sweeps Four Races to Build Commanding Lead
James Buley and the Le Tigre team delivered a flawless performance on Thursday, winning all four races to extend their lead at the 2026 J/80 World Championship hosted by CORK/Sail Kingston at Portsmouth Olympic Harbour.
by Julie & Christopher Howell
Posted 24 Jul 10:04 AEST
49er, 49erFX and Nacra 17 Junior Worlds Day 3
49er, 49erFX and Nacra 17 Junior Worlds Day 3
New leaders emerge across all four fleets as the breeze holds steady
The running order flipped today, with the 49er fleet first off the line, yellow and blue groups both racing from 11:00. The wind was still up, just not quite as strong as day one, and once again every fleet got its full three races in without a hitch.
by Alexia Lahoud
Posted 24 Jul 07:08 AEST
Sodebo Ultim 3 relaunched
Sodebo Ultim 3 relaunched
Countdown to the Route du Rhum-Destination Guadeloupe has begun
On Thursday, July 23, in Lorient, Sodebo Ultim 3 was relaunched after a maintenance and optimization project that began in early February, following the Jules Verne Trophy. The main upgrade: a new pair of foils.
by Sodebo Ultim 3
Posted 24 Jul 04:15 AEST
FreeFly-Slalom World Cup victories in Gran Canaria
FreeFly-Slalom World Cup victories in Gran Canaria
Nia Suardiaz and Francesco Cappuzzo claim top spots
Spain's Nía Suardíaz and Italy's Francesco Cappuzzo have been crowned winners of the FreeFly-Slalom World Cup at the Gran Canaria GWA Wingfoil World Cup 2026, staged at El Burrero Beach in Ingenio.
by Gabinete de prensa
Posted 24 Jul 04:03 AEST
SailGP Opens European Summer Series in Portsmouth
SailGP Opens European Summer Series in Portsmouth
Defending Rolex SailGP Champions Emirates Great Britain race on home water this weekend
Defending Rolex SailGP Champions Emirates Great Britain race on home water this weekend, July 25–26. Up to 20,000 fans are expected across the Emirates Great Britain Sail Grand Prix on Southsea Common.
by SailGP
Posted 24 Jul 03:51 AEST
49er, 49erFX and Nacra 17 Junior Worlds Day 2
49er, 49erFX and Nacra 17 Junior Worlds Day 2
New Leaders Emerge Across All Four Fleets as the Breeze Holds Steady
The running order flipped today, with the 49er fleet first off the line, yellow and blue groups both racing from 11:00.
by Alexia Lahoud
Posted 24 Jul 03:42 AEST
When Sailing Events Become Festivals
When Sailing Events Become Festivals
Events which are breaking out from the norm are thriving
This week I'm at Travemünder Woche, the huge sailing and seaside festival in Germany, which is steeped in tradition, but is putting sailing in front of a vast audience.
by Mark Jardine
Posted 24 Jul 03:00 AEST
Lanzarote 52 Super Series day 3
Lanzarote 52 Super Series day 3
Trinity win one but Sled move clear at the top of the standings
The race committee led by PRO Maria Torrijo got the timing just right to complete one race at the Marina Rubicon Lanzarote 52 SUPER SERIES Sailing Week, making best use of a weather window which opened between gusts of 30 knots.
by 52 Super Series
Posted 24 Jul 01:58 AEST
Gran Canaria GWA Wingfoil World Cup kicks off
Gran Canaria GWA Wingfoil World Cup kicks off
Bastien Escofet and Nia Suardiaz both looking to defend their 2025 World Titles
Sixteen men and thirteen women lined up for the Gran Canaria GWA Wingfoil World Cup as the event returned to El Burrero for a second consecutive year — this time with FreeFly-Slalom added to the schedule, the first of the 2026 season.
by Gemma Hamaini
Posted 23 Jul 23:50 AEST
Fuerteventura PWA Grand Slam Slalom Day 1
Fuerteventura PWA Grand Slam Slalom Day 1
Jenna Gibson and Matteo Iachino boast perfect records after a brutal first day
The opening day of Slalom X at the 2026 Fuerteventura PWA Grand Slam provided a stern test of mettle for the world's best racers as howling winds and a combination of swell and short period chop created havoc out on the racecourse.
by Chris Yates
Posted 23 Jul 22:45 AEST
Francesca Clapcich to set off on Changemakers Tour
Francesca Clapcich to set off on Changemakers Tour
Three-city journey down the U.S. East Coast will take the team from Boston, MA, to Newport, RI
Team Francesca Clapcich Powered by 11th Hour Racing will kick off its very first Changemakers Tour on August 14, 2026.
by Team Francesca Clapcich / 11th Hour Racing
Posted 23 Jul 22:32 AEST
The countdown is on for North Sails Cowes Week
The countdown is on for North Sails Cowes Week
The stage is set for a spectacular bicentennial event
One of the world's most iconic annual regattas is set to celebrate its 200th edition in style, and North Sails is proud to be the title partner, with a shared commitment to help deliver an unforgettable week.
by North Sails
Posted 23 Jul 21:00 AEST
British Classic Week day 3
British Classic Week day 3
Heritage's Harlequin claims pursuit race win
For a third day, racing at British Classic Week was wisely delayed by the Royal Yacht Squadron race committee led by Peter Saxton in order for the southwesterly sea breeze to establish.
by James Boyd / British Classic Week
Posted 23 Jul 16:51 AEST
A new invitational event in Nha Trang
A new invitational event in Nha Trang
Part of the Khanh Hoa Sea Festival 2026
As part of the Khanh Hoa Sea Festival 2026, the VPS Cup Fareast 19R Open and International Sailing Regatta, hosted for the first time in Nha Trang Bay, has drawn attention from both local residents and international tourists.
by Phuc Hieu, Khanh Hoa News
Posted 23 Jul 15:24 AEST
SailGP: Grouped fleets to apply in all events
SailGP: Grouped fleets to apply in all events
SailGP CEO Russell Coutts has just announced that all racing to be on a Grouped fleet basis
SailGP CEO Russell Coutts has just announced that all racing in the Qualifying Rounds will be conducted on a "Group Racing" basis for the rest of Season 6.
by Richard Gladwell/Sail-World.com
Posted 23 Jul 10:38 AEST
2026 J/80 Worlds at CORK, Kingston Day 2
2026 J/80 Worlds at CORK, Kingston Day 2
James Buley Takes Early Lead
After storms and heavy winds kept the fleet ashore for Tuesday's scheduled opening races, the 2026 J/80 World Championship got under way Wednesday on the waters of Lake Ontario, where 34 teams were greeted by gusty conditions averaging about 20 knots.
by Julie & Christopher Howell
Posted 23 Jul 06:46 AEST
49er, 49erFX and Nacra 17 Junior Worlds Day 1
49er, 49erFX and Nacra 17 Junior Worlds Day 1
Windy Day One in Medemblik Shakes Out Early Leaders Across All Four Fleets
Racing finally got going in Medemblik today, and the wind did not disappoint. All four fleets completed a full three races apiece right on schedule, with no delays despite a breeze that pushed toward the top end of the forecast.
by Alexia Lahoud
Posted 23 Jul 05:48 AEST
Lanzarote 52 Super Series day 2
Lanzarote 52 Super Series day 2
Impeccable Paprec lay down the gauntlet, setting the pace in windy Lanzarote
The French Paprec team remain the most consistent performers from a fleet of 13 at a very breezy Marina Rubicón Lanzarote 52 SUPER SERIES Sailing Week and now lead the regatta by two clear points after four races.
by 52 Super Series
Posted 23 Jul 04:01 AEST
Sailability NSW celebrates 30 years
Sailability NSW celebrates 30 years
Running 'Freedom on the Water' and a pathway to competitive sailing
During June, Australia's largest state-based inclusive sailing network, Sailability NSW Inc (SNSW), celebrated the 30th Anniversary of giving everyone the opportunity to participate in the sailing community, regardless of ability.
by Sailability NSW
Posted 23 Jul 02:35 AEST
Find Your EDGE with North Sails
Find Your EDGE with North Sails
Power When You Need It. Comfort When You Want It. North Has Set The Standard In Crossover Sails.
Power When You Need It. Comfort When You Want It. North Has Set The Standard In Crossover Sails.
by North Sails
Posted 22 Jul 23:30 AEST
Azulmarino ORC C at Copa del Rey Mapfre Preview
Azulmarino ORC C at Copa del Rey Mapfre Preview
The Class with the Greatest Concentration of Champions
The reigning World Champion, the reigning European Champion, the European runner-up, and the winners of the Sandberg PalmaVela and the SM La Reina Trophy will go head-to-head in one of the most competitive and unpredictable classes.
by Copa del Rey MAPFRE
Posted 22 Jul 23:06 AEST
The Ocean Race: Two new IMOCAs launched
The Ocean Race: Two new IMOCAs launched
A behind-the-scenes look at Team Malizia and DMG Mori Sailing Team launched on the same day
Two new IMOCAs were launched on the same day. This video from The Ocean Race takes a behind-the-scenes look as Team Malizia and DMG Mori Sailing Team pull back the curtain on their brand-new IMOCA boats.
by The Ocean Race
Posted 22 Jul 22:58 AEST
B14 - The Inclusive Skiff - One Year On
B14 - The Inclusive Skiff - One Year On
Mixed crews made up half of the championship fleet, and ages ranged from 15 to 71
When the B14 Class Association published The Inclusive Skiff following the 2025 World Championship, the article highlighted something many sailors already knew: the B14 is a high-performance class that welcomes an extraordinary range of competitors.
by B14 Class Association
Posted 22 Jul 22:11 AEST
Marten 72 luxury race boat on the market
Marten 72 luxury race boat on the market
The Marten 72 can be raced fully crewed, or shorthanded, or quickly converted for luxury cruising.
Auckland boutique brokerage McD Yachts is offering a high-performance Marten 72 yacht designed by a world-leading design office, capable of being raced fully crewed, or shorthanded, or quickly converted for luxury cruising.
by Richard Gladwell
Posted 22 Jul 21:47 AEST
Seawind Catamarans First Annual European Open Days
Seawind Catamarans First Annual European Open Days
Guests, industry partners and sailing enthusiasts welcomed to state-of-the-art Izmir facility
Seawind Catamarans welcomed guests, industry partners, and sailing enthusiasts from across Europe to its state-of-the-art production facility in Izmir for the inaugural European Open Days.
by Nhi Thi Lu Pham
Posted 22 Jul 18:25 AEST
SMEG Australia's 30 years of 18ft Skiff Racing
SMEG Australia's 30 years of 18ft Skiff Racing
Championship winning record for League's long term partner
SMEG Australia's 30-year boat-sponsoring partnership with the Australian 18 Footers League has been a wonderful association which has produced five JJ Giltinan World championships, two Australian, three NSW and seven Club championships for SMEG.
by Frank Quealey
Posted 22 Jul 17:56 AEST
America's Cup: Changes in Challenger series
America's Cup: Changes in Challenger series
The format and dates of the Louis Vuitton Cup Challenger Selection Series has been announced.
The format and dates of the 2027 Louis Vuitton Cup Challenger Selection Series and the Louis Vuitton 38th America's Cup Match in Naples has been announced. Includes new graphic showing dates, format and progression.
by Richard Gladwell, Sail-World.com
Posted 22 Jul 12:34 AEST
British Classic Week day 2
British Classic Week day 2
Tight racing and champagne sailing
A decisive 3.5 hour delay by Race Officer Peter Saxton and his team from the Royal Yacht Squadron caused day two of British Classic Week to be held in perfect southwesterly sea breeze conditions.
by James Boyd
Posted 22 Jul 07:36 AEST
Mooloolaba YC Women's Keelboat Regatta Preview
Mooloolaba YC Women's Keelboat Regatta Preview
Award-winning Women's Keelboat Regatta now in its eight year with crews from four clubs
Now in its 8th year, the national award-winning Women's Keelboat Regatta has attracted female sailors from the Royal Queensland Yacht Squadron, Portland Yacht Club, Newcastle Cruising Yacht Club and Mooloolaba Yacht Club.
by Claire Collins
Posted 22 Jul 05:55 AEST
Lanzarote 52 Super Series Day 1
Lanzarote 52 Super Series Day 1
Pacy Paprec lead after two breezy opening races
Jean-Luc Petithuguenin's Paprec team, a crew which has built something of a reputation as strong winds specialists, lead the Marina Rubicón Lanzarote 52 SUPER SERIES Sailing Week after the first two windy races.
by 52 Super Series
Posted 22 Jul 05:13 AEST
2026 McIntyre Golden Globe Race - 47 days to go
2026 McIntyre Golden Globe Race - 47 days to go
New partners and six retirements as qualifier deadline looms
47 Days to the Start! Six entrants retire in quick succession, six more race across the Atlantic to complete their qualifiers, three partners strengthen the adventure, and the "GGR Window" LIVE system successfully completes sea trials.
by Golden Globe Race
Posted 22 Jul 04:30 AEST
49er, 49erFX and Nacra 17 Junior Worlds Day 0
49er, 49erFX and Nacra 17 Junior Worlds Day 0
Practice Races on the water and the Opening Ceremony ashore
The 2026 Junior World Championship officially got under way in Medemblik today, with practice races on the water this afternoon and an opening ceremony this evening that closed with a traditional Dutch cannon blast to send the fleet into race week.
by Alexia Lahoud
Posted 22 Jul 04:05 AEST
Louis Vuitton Cup Racing Schedule Confirmed
Louis Vuitton Cup Racing Schedule Confirmed
As the Road to Naples Continues
The countdown to the Louis Vuitton 38th America's Cup has taken another major step forward with the official publication of the Conditions Governing the Louis Vuitton Cup Challenger Selection Series and the Louis Vuitton America's Cup Match.
by GB1
Posted 22 Jul 01:50 AEST
Entries Open for the First X-15 Worlds
Entries Open for the First X-15 Worlds
Ibiza to Crown the First Official X-15 World Champions in November
From 4–8 November 2026, Port Nàutic Ibiza, hosted by Club Mare Nostrum, will welcome riders from around the world for the inaugural X-15 World Championships—where the first official X-15 World Champions will be crowned.
by Ava Hider
Posted 22 Jul 01:44 AEST
This time it really is coming home!
This time it really is coming home!
Round the world ocean racers almost back after 11 months
Just one last race separates almost 200 adventurers from home comforts after sailing over 40,000 nautical miles, over eleven months.
by Clipper Ventures
Posted 21 Jul 23:33 AEST
British Classic Week day 1
British Classic Week day 1
Light winds for Concours d'Elegance and a short inshore race
Due to the meek forecast, proceedings for the opening day of the British Classic Yacht Club's British Classic Week - a Concours d'Elegance and a short inshore race, sponsored by Spirit Yachts - were delayed by two hours.
by James Boyd
Posted 21 Jul 18:49 AEST
Black Foils win SailGP Impact League honours
Black Foils win SailGP Impact League honours
Recognises their contribution to a NZ campaign to end bottom trawling and Swim4The Ocean
New Zealand's Black Foils have won the Better Planet award in SailGP's global Impact League, recognising their contribution to a New Zealand campaign to end bottom trawling and the record-breaking swim by Jono Ridler that drove it.
by Black Foils
Posted 21 Jul 18:01 AEST
Fuerteventura PWA Grand Slam Day 4
Fuerteventura PWA Grand Slam Day 4
Heartbreak for Huvermann as Offringa storms back to deny Dutch dream
Heartbreak for Huvermann as Offringa storms back to deny Dutch dream, while winning her 17th Freestyle world title and 29th overall in extreme conditions.
by Chris Yates
Posted 21 Jul 15:07 AEST
Numbers up for Airlie Beach Race Week
Numbers up for Airlie Beach Race Week
Entries have already reached 110 boats
Numbers are up across the board for the 2026 Jeanneau Yachts presented by Mooloolaba Yacht Brokers and 74 Islands Airlie Beach Race Week (ABRW), hosted by Whitsunday Sailing Club (WSC).
by Di Pearson/ABRW media
Posted 21 Jul 15:00 AEST