Musto Skiff Mainsail X Vote results Musto Skiff Mainsail X Vote results The survey report is due to be published this weekend At the close of the 2025 sailing season, the Musto Skiff class launched their annual 2025 Class Survey, which included a class member vote on the future integration of the small Mainsail X at organised events. by Musto Skiff Class Association Posted 6 Mar 09:17 PST Discover the Barton HB1 Continuous Line Furler Discover the Barton HB1 Continuous Line Furler Designed to provide optimum performance for dinghies and small yachts in all conditions Recently launched, the Barton Marine Continuous Line Furler is designed to provide optimum performance for dinghies and small yachts in all conditions - even the most challenging. by Barton Marine Posted 6 Mar 08:30 PST Superyacht Challenge Antigua 2026 Day 1 Superyacht Challenge Antigua 2026 Day 1 Hetairos Smashes Round Antigua Record The first day of racing at the 2026 Superyacht Challenge Antigua (SYCA) delivered spectacular sailing conditions with two standalone races: the 48.31nm Round Antigua Race and the 33.51nm Half-Island Race. by Louay Habib Posted 6 Mar 07:45 PST World Sailing celebrates International Women's Day World Sailing celebrates International Women's Day Highlighting the stories of six volunteers from The Magenta Project World Sailing is marking this year's International Women's Day by encouraging more people to be allies and mentors for women in sailing. by World Sailing Posted 6 Mar 06:21 PST 2026 Rolex China Sea Race finish 2026 Rolex China Sea Race finish Team Alive-Rampage takes Line Honours Phillip Turner and Noel Chan's Reichel/Pugh 66 Team Alive-Rampage crossed the finish line at Subic Bay on Friday 6 March at 13:15:08, claiming Line Honours in the 2026 Rolex China Sea Race from Hong Kong to Subic Bay. by Vivian Ngan Posted 6 Mar 02:47 PST JJ Giltinan 18ft Skiff Worlds 2026 Invitation Race JJ Giltinan 18ft Skiff Worlds 2026 Invitation Race An absorbing contest which wasn't decided until the final one hundred metres The traditional Invitation Race got the JJ Giltinan Trophy under way in a 8-10 knot SE breeze on Sydney Harbour today and produced an absorbing contest which wasn't decided until the final one hundred metres of the long South-East course. by Frank Quealey Posted 6 Mar 01:02 PST 99th Bacardi Cup Day 4 99th Bacardi Cup Day 4 Cayard Still on Top, but Scheidt Bites Back Cayard holds a strong grip on the fleet at the 99th Bacardi Cup. Robert Scheidt and Austin Sperry won Race Four at the 99th Bacardi Cup, snapping Paul Cayard and Frithjof Kleen's run of race victories, but not quite loosening their grip overall. by Hannah Lee Noll & Ana Stewart Posted 5 Mar 21:53 PST America's Cup Rialto: Kiwis expected to launch America's Cup Rialto: Kiwis expected to launch The America's Cup Defender, Emirates Team New Zealand is expected to sail their AC75 next week. Emirates Team NZ are expected to launch their re-purposed AC75 and start working up in the Hauraki Gulf next week. It is claimed in social media that the New York Attorney General has asked the current Trustee, RNZYS, to comment on the ACP complaint. by Richard Gladwell Sail-World Posted 5 Mar 20:30 PST 46th St. Maarten Heineken Regatta Day 1 46th St. Maarten Heineken Regatta Day 1 Big Breeze and Big Moments Kick off Racing It was a dramatic start to the first day of racing as teams made their way to the start areas in Simpson Bay and Cole Bay this morning to kick off the 46th edition of the St. Maarten Heineken Regatta. by St. Maarten Heineken Regatta Posted 5 Mar 18:35 PST The PV Pivot: 2026 San Diego Ocean Racing Series The PV Pivot: 2026 San Diego Ocean Racing Series The team at San Diego Yacht Club did what sailors do best: they adjusted course When circumstances shifted just days before the start of the 2026 San Diego to Puerto Vallarta International Yacht Race, the team at San Diego Yacht Club did what sailors do best: they adjusted course. by Karina Sandhu, SDYC Posted 5 Mar 17:10 PST Auckland Boat Show: Crowds arrive on Day 2 Auckland Boat Show: Crowds arrive on Day 2 The 25th Auckland Boat Show enters its second day at Jellicoe Harbour and Wynyard Point. The 25th Auckland Boat Show enters its second day at Auckland's Viaduct Events Centre and Jellicoe Harbour, with a steady flow of visitors through the front door of the Viaduct Event Centre and along the marinas and Pavilions on Wynyard Point. by Richard Gladwell - Sail-World.com Posted 5 Mar 17:03 PST America's Cup: Spanish rockstars join French team America's Cup: Spanish rockstars join French team 49er Olympic Gold Medalists and 2024 SailGP champions will join the French America's Cup team. 2024 Olympic Gold Medalists in the 49er class, and 2025 SailGP champions, Diego Botín and Florian Trittel (ESP), have suspended their 2028 Olympic program, and will sail with the French team K-Challenge for the 2027 America's Cup in Naples. by Richard Gladwell Sail-World Posted 5 Mar 13:36 PST Superyacht Challenge Antigua 2026 kicks off Superyacht Challenge Antigua 2026 kicks off Ten magnificent superyachts are ready for four days of racing off Antigua's spectacular south coast The 15th Superyacht Challenge Antigua is officially under way. On Wednesday 4 March, at the historic Nelson's Dockyard in Antigua, sailors gathered on the Race Office balcony for the Pre-Regatta Briefing. by Louay Habib Posted 5 Mar 13:13 PST Armstrong Foils: A+ System | One System. All Time Armstrong Foils: A+ System | One System. All Time The Armstrong A+ System has stood the test of time, and we're not changing. From Day 1 in a New Zealand boatshed, where Armie Armstrong and his father sketched the first design, the DNA of the A+ System has remained the same. by Jen Tyler, Armstrong Foils Posted 5 Mar 12:31 PST 2026 Corsair Nationals registration open 2026 Corsair Nationals registration open This premier event is proudly sponsored by Corsair Marine International This premier event is proudly sponsored by Corsair Marine International and co-organised by Encinal Yacht Club and the Bay Area Multihull Association. by Corsair Marine Posted 5 Mar 08:29 PST Every Sailor Needs Sail Care & Repair Every Sailor Needs Sail Care & Repair Start the season strong with North Sails preseason service Start the season strong with preseason service and hardware upgrades that keep your sails performing their best. Expert care helps prevent wear and ensures reliable performance when you need it most. by North Sails Posted 5 Mar 08:00 PST Register for NWSA/SCYA Women's Sailing Conference Register for NWSA/SCYA Women's Sailing Conference Taking place March 20-22 at Long Beach, California The National Women's Sailing Association (NWSA) and Southern California Yachting Association (SCYA) have collaborated to bring the Women's Sailing Conference to Long Beach, California. by National Women's Sailing Association Posted 5 Mar 07:13 PST Diego Botín & Florian Trittel to continue in 49er Diego Botín & Florian Trittel to continue in 49er Combining the America's Cup with LA28 Olympic campaign Diego Botín and Florian Trittel have reached this stage of their careers at the very top of the sport. In October 2025, off the coast of Cagliari, they captured the one title that had eluded them in the 49er class: the world championship gold medal. by 49er Class Posted 5 Mar 05:15 PST 2026 Rolex China Sea Race day 2 2026 Rolex China Sea Race day 2 It was a tough night for some entries After slipping quietly out of Victoria Harbour, the boats sailed straight into a potent easterly flow and building seas, transforming the race from a gentle start into a full-throttle push across open water. by Vivian Ngan Posted 5 Mar 04:50 PST Rolex China Sea Race 2026 underway Rolex China Sea Race 2026 underway A spirited start, but a slow exit from the harbour It started in 1962, when three boats from Hong Kong, one for the Philippines, and a sole Japanese entry, raced from Hong Kong to Manila in what was to become known as the China Sea Race. by Guy Nowell Posted 5 Mar 03:28 PST Doyle Sails RNI: Explore Racing wins Leg 2 Doyle Sails RNI: Explore Racing wins Leg 2 Several boats have finished 476nm Leg 2 of the Doyle Sails Two Handed Round North Island Race Several boats have finished 476nm Leg 2 of the Doyle Sails Two Handed Round North Island Race which restarted from Mongonui, at 0900hrs on Monday, heading for the second stopover in Waikawa, at the top of the South Island. by Richard Gladwell Sail-World.com Posted 5 Mar 02:01 PST 400 miles to McIntyre Mini Globe Finish in Antigua 400 miles to McIntyre Mini Globe Finish in Antigua A world first race many thought impossible is reaching its conclusion The McIntyre Mini Globe race is a world first race many thought impossible. The McIntyre Golden Globe Race pushes 36ft yachts solo around the world in 212 days. The Vendée Globe 60ft yachts fly solo around in 65 days. by McIntyre Mini Globe Race Posted 4 Mar 23:54 PST Globe40 Leg 5 Update: Cape Horn Day Globe40 Leg 5 Update: Cape Horn Day Closing gap expected among the leaders After a successful rounding of Cape Horn last weekend, the competitors in the 5th leg of the GLOBE40 have begun a challenging ascent of the South Atlantic. by Sirius Events Posted 4 Mar 22:49 PST International boost for JJ Giltinan Worlds International boost for JJ Giltinan Worlds USA challenge adds another country to the 2026 championship The 2026 JJ Giltinan 18ft Skiff World Championship, presented by The Winning Group, received a last-minute boost with the entry of the first USA 18 footer team to contest the championship for seven years. by Frank Quealey Posted 4 Mar 22:39 PST 99th Bacardi Cup Day 3 99th Bacardi Cup Day 3 Hat Trick for Cayard and Kleen Paul Cayard and Frithjof Kleen are undefeated with a 1-1-1 scoreline at the 99th Bacardi Cup. Three days in, and it's been a test of endurance. by Hannah Lee Noll & Ana Stewart Posted 4 Mar 22:25 PST A Hundred Boats and 38 Nations Gather A Hundred Boats and 38 Nations Gather For the 46th St. Maarten Heineken Regatta Excitement for the 46th edition of the St. Maarten Heineken Regatta is in full force as teams made their way to the Port de Plaisance Regatta Village for Registration Day. by St. Maarten Heineken Regatta Posted 4 Mar 18:23 PST Sailing Zingaro explains use of PredictWind - 2 Sailing Zingaro explains use of PredictWind - 2 Where weather data originates, what the different models mean, and how routing is generated In Part 2 of the five part PredictWind series, James Evenson (Sailing Zingaro) breaks down where the weather data comes from, what the different models mean, and how the software generates routes based on your specific boat. by Richard Gladwell Sail-World.com Posted 4 Mar 16:16 PST Auckland Boat Show opens celebrating 25 years Auckland Boat Show opens celebrating 25 years Auckland Boat Show marks a milestone quarter-century celebration of New Zealand's marine lifestyle Auckland Boat Show marks a milestone quarter-century celebration of New Zealand's marine lifestyle, innovation and industry excellence. by Zoe Hawkins/NZ Boat Show Posted 4 Mar 14:38 PST Sam Goodchild heading for a 100% solo season Sam Goodchild heading for a 100% solo season MACIF Santé Prévoyance finishing a meticulous winter refit In a month the IMOCA MACIF Santé Prévoyance will return to the water after a meticulous winter refit at the MerConcept shipyard in Concarneau. There is barely time to get reacquainted with the boat before the first major event looms: the 1000 Race. by IMOCA MACIF Posted 4 Mar 13:57 PST Vaikobi Duffel Bags built for marine environments Vaikobi Duffel Bags built for marine environments Need to carry a load of gear, and keep wet and dry separated? Need to carry a load of gear, and keep wet and dry separated? Meet our 2 duffel bags: built for marine environments. by Vaikobi Posted 4 Mar 12:30 PST 2030-2031 World Sailing Championships bids open 2030-2031 World Sailing Championships bids open World Sailing is inviting MNAs, venues, organisations and cities to submit bids World Sailing is inviting Member National Authorities (MNAs), venues, organisations and cities to submit bids for the 2030-2031 World Sailing Championships, the primary Olympic qualification event for the Brisbane 2032 Olympic Games. by World Sailing Posted 4 Mar 09:09 PST 2026 Rolex China Sea Race underway 2026 Rolex China Sea Race underway Asia's preeminent offshore sailing event set sail today at 1120hrs from Victoria Harbour Asia's preeminent offshore sailing event, the Rolex China Sea Race 2026, set sail today at 1120hrs from Victoria Harbour. An impressive fleet of 20 yachts began the iconic 565nm passage from Hong Kong to Subic Bay, Philippines. by Vivian Ngan Posted 4 Mar 03:23 PST Landmark Study by The Magenta Project Landmark Study by The Magenta Project Two-Thirds Report Discrimination across sailing and the Marine Industry The Magenta Project, in collaboration with 11th Hour Racing and World Sailing, has today released the results of the 2x25 Review. by The Magenta Project Posted 4 Mar 01:35 PST 99th Bacardi Cup Day 2 99th Bacardi Cup Day 2 Cayard and Kleen Go Two for Two The 99th Bacardi Cup delivered another classic Biscayne Bay test on Tuesday, as a steady 13 to 15 knots from the east powered the fleet through Race two of six. by Hannah Lee Noll Posted 3 Mar 22:16 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