J Class at The Superyacht Cup Palma Day 1 J Class at The Superyacht Cup Palma Day 1 Svea leads after two close opening races Swedish flagged Svea won both of today's two windward leeward races at The Superyacht Cup Palma Richard Mille but they were made to work very hard by a new Rainbow team it was easy to forget was competing at their first ever J Class regatta. by J Class Association Posted 26 Jun 04:45 HKT Countdown to Antigua Sailing Week 2027 begins Countdown to Antigua Sailing Week 2027 begins The perfect opportunity to experience one of the Caribbean's longest running regattas Following the success of the newly revamped point-to-point format, Antigua Sailing Week is delighted to publish the Preliminary Notice of Race for the 58th edition and officially open entries. by Antigua Sailing Week Posted 26 Jun 04:04 HKT 44Cup Marstrand 2026 Day 1 44Cup Marstrand 2026 Day 1 Two bullet day for Black Star on the opening day in Sweden Scorching temperatures may be setting the rest of Europe ablaze, but conditions for the opening day of the 44Cup Marstrand were nothing short of idyllic with temperatures in the early 20s, chilled by a steady 10-12 knot northwesterly. by 44Cup Posted 26 Jun 02:56 HKT The Superyacht Cup Palma Richard Mille Day 1 The Superyacht Cup Palma Richard Mille Day 1 Flying start as the Bay of Palma delivers once again The Superyacht Cup Palma Richard Mille got off to a flying start today, with the Bay of Palma sea breeze once again delivering excellent racing conditions for the fleet at the 30th anniversary event. by The Superyacht Cup Palma Posted 26 Jun 02:32 HKT Tideway Dinghy Derby Video Tideway Dinghy Derby Video It's been a long, long time since this race was last held! It's been a long, long time since this race was last held. 1977 in fact when 300 boats took part during the Queen's Silver Jubilee. by Mark Jardine & Loreto Rodriguez Posted 26 Jun 01:30 HKT Finn Open and U29 Europeans at Gdynia Day 3 Finn Open and U29 Europeans at Gdynia Day 3 No racing possible due to very light winds No racing was possible on the third day of the 2026 Open and U29 Finn European Championship in Gdynia, Poland, due to very light winds. 98 Finns from 17 countries are taking part in the event. by Robert Deaves Posted 26 Jun 00:53 HKT Can a Nation Fall in Love with a New Sport? Can a Nation Fall in Love with a New Sport? Racing on the Edge 2026 Season Episode 3 The latest episode of SailGP's behind-the-scenes docuseries, Racing on the Edge, produced in partnership with Rolex, takes viewers inside one of the most significant milestones in the championship's history - SailGP's long-awaited debut in South America. by SailGP Posted 25 Jun 23:25 HKT America's Cup Recon: Luna Rossa - June 24 America's Cup Recon: Luna Rossa - June 24 Italian America's Cup Challenger, Luna Rossa sailed for its fourth day off Cagliari Italian America's Cup Challenger, Luna Rossa sailed for its fourth day of the 2027 America's Cup cycle, from the team's base in Cagliari, Sardinia. by Richard Gladwell, Sail-World Posted 25 Jun 21:53 HKT J Class Match Up Set to Sparkle J Class Match Up Set to Sparkle At The Superyacht Cup Palma Richard Mille For the two J Class yachts which are about to line up at The Superyacht Cup Palma Richard Mille, Wednesday's final training suggests that the owners and crews of both Rainbow and Svea are set for a fantastic duel. by J Class Association Posted 25 Jun 13:44 HKT Youth Match Racing Worlds 2026 Day 3 Youth Match Racing Worlds 2026 Day 3 Pinckney and Kemp on course for finals As the clock passed 19:30 on Wednesday evening, the sailors returned to shore after almost 10 hours on the water in blazing sunshine and an extraordinary Danish heatwave. by Mick Anderson Posted 25 Jun 12:04 HKT Copa del Rey Mapfre ORC 0 Preview Copa del Rey Mapfre ORC 0 Preview Three previous winners will once again go head-to-head in the Bay of Palma Following the close of the first entry period on June 15th and with the six classes for the 44th Copa del Rey Mapfre now confirmed, the leading contenders in each division are beginning to emerge. by Copa del Rey MAPFRE Posted 25 Jun 03:31 HKT Finn Open and U29 Europeans at Gdynia Day 2 Finn Open and U29 Europeans at Gdynia Day 2 Bas de Waal takes lead after one light wind race Only one race was managed in light winds on the second day of the 2026 Open and U29 Finn Europeans in Gdynia, Poland, part of the LOTTO Gdynia Sailing Days. Bas de Waal, from The Netherlands, led all the way to win the race and take the overall lead. by Robert Deaves Posted 25 Jun 03:12 HKT Clash of the titans at 44Cup Marstrand 2026 Clash of the titans at 44Cup Marstrand 2026 Of the nine teams competing, all are now capable of claiming races The RC44 fleet returns to its regular summer stopover on Sweden's west coast this week for the 14th edition of the 44Cup Marstrand, since the high performance owner-driver one design class first visited this popular port in 2011. by 44Cup Posted 25 Jun 02:36 HKT A taste of the action to come A taste of the action to come On the eve of The Superyacht Cup Palma Richard Mille On the eve of the 30th anniversary edition of The Superyacht Cup Palma Richard Mille the Bay of Palma got a sparkling foretaste of the excitement to come over the next three days. by The Superyacht Cup Palma Posted 25 Jun 02:28 HKT Celebrations of Camaraderie in Bermuda Celebrations of Camaraderie in Bermuda All boats have now arrived in the 2026 Newport Bermuda Race All boats have arrived in Bermuda and so has the final episode of the Gulf Stream Show Powered by Palm Beach Motor Yachts. In this final episode, we celebrate what makes the Newport Bermuda Race one of sailing's most beloved traditions. by Bermuda Race Media Posted 25 Jun 01:19 HKT Kieler Woche 2026 day 5 Kieler Woche 2026 day 5 The medal races were held only in the two skiff disciplines The dominant Canadian sisters in the 49erFX and the nerves-of-steel Swiss team in the 49er stood out on the final day of the Olympic Kieler Woche part. by Kieler Woche Posted 25 Jun 01:15 HKT 505 World Championship preview 505 World Championship preview Things are hotting up nicely, with over 90 boats entered Excitement is mounting as Hayling Island Sailing Club prepares to host the 2026 505 World Championship starting on 5 July. There are currently over 90 boats entered from 11 different countries, including many past world champions. by Chris Thorne Posted 25 Jun 01:04 HKT Matteo Alfieri on Henri-Lloyd's Mav-Lite Shell 2.0 Matteo Alfieri on Henri-Lloyd's Mav-Lite Shell 2.0 A Q&A with Matteo Alfieri about Henri-Lloyd's Mav-Lite Shell 2.0 There's an old joke in the Pacific Northwest that you can wear the same kit to go sailing on Saturday and skiing on Sunday—you've just got to change your outer layers. More recently, however, I learned that swapping jackets can also be optional. by David Schmidt Posted 24 Jun 23:00 HKT America's Cup: Mid-winter reflection for ETNZ America's Cup: Mid-winter reflection for ETNZ Several of the America's Cup Defence team reflect on the progress so far As New Zealand goes through the shortest day several of the America's Cup Defence team reflect on the progress so far, and what lies ahead. Plus, a look back at one of the first sessions, three months ago. by Richard Gladwell/Sail-world.com Posted 24 Jun 21:51 HKT YJA Young Journalist of the Year YJA Young Journalist of the Year Entries open for the 2026 award supported by Henri-Lloyd Nominations are now open for the Yachting Journalists' Association's Young Journalist of the Year Award 2026 supported by Henri-Lloyd. by Yachting Journalists' Association Posted 24 Jun 18:40 HKT Finn Open and U29 Europeans at Gdynia Day 1 Finn Open and U29 Europeans at Gdynia Day 1 Michal Krasodomski leads after light wind start Michal Krasodomski, from Poland, is the early leader after the opening day of the 2026 Open and U29 European Championship in Gdynia, Poland, part of the LOTTO Gdynia Sailing Days. by Robert Deaves Posted 24 Jun 13:46 HKT Youth Match Racing Worlds 2026 Day 2 Youth Match Racing Worlds 2026 Day 2 Racing heats up in Denmark The temperatures in Denmark and the intensity on the water keep rising at Youth Match Racing Worlds 2026 in Middelfart, Denmark. Daniel Kemp (AUS) wins round robin. by Mick Anderson Posted 24 Jun 06:18 HKT Newport Bermuda Race: A parade at the finish line Newport Bermuda Race: A parade at the finish line More than 100 boats cross the finish line on Tuesday A mad dash to the finish kicked off Tuesday's action from the race course following the wind's return after a lull on Monday. by Bermuda Race Media Posted 24 Jun 03:27 HKT High tension ahead of the Kieler Woche Medal Races High tension ahead of the Kieler Woche Medal Races Six different nations are on course for gold Six different nations are on course for gold at Kieler Woche ahead of the two final medal races in the Olympic disciplines of the Sailing Grand Slam. They are Canada, Israel, Great Britain, Denmark, Italy, and host nation Germany. by Kieler Woche Posted 24 Jun 03:14 HKT Kieler Woche 2026 day 4 Kieler Woche 2026 day 4 Dixi 5 and Niramo win the IDM-gold medal The new international German inshore champions come from Denmark and Kiel. At Kieler Woche on Tuesday (June 23), the "Dixi 5" skippered by Erik Stannow from Helsingør (ORC A/B) and Sönke Meier Sawatzki's star-studded "Niramo" (ORC C/D) took the top spots. by Kieler Woche Posted 24 Jun 03:10 HKT GWA Wingfoil World Cup Tarifa 2026 preview GWA Wingfoil World Cup Tarifa 2026 preview Second stop of race for Surf-Freestyle crowns set to kick off in Spain The second stop of the GWA Wingfoil World Tour in the Surf-Freestyle discipline is set to kick off in the iconic setting of Tarifa, Spain, with the title races wide open and all to play for. by Ian MacKinnon Posted 24 Jun 01:04 HKT 25th Argentario Sailing Week preview 25th Argentario Sailing Week preview Porto Santo Stefano to host the Miramis Trophy starting tomorrow Preparations are under way at Porto Santo Stefano for the 25th edition of the Argentario Sailing Week - Miramis Trophy, among the most anticipated international events dedicated to classic and vintage yachting. by Joseph Sawyer Posted 23 Jun 23:17 HKT Ericsson 4 (now L4) on the market Ericsson 4 (now L4) on the market L4's record spans a Volvo Ocean Race win, several race wins and records. She could be yours. Ericsson 4 is widely regarded as one of the most successful and enduring Volvo Open 70 yachts. Her career spans a Volvo Ocean Race victory, several record-setting performances, and continued relevance in high-level offshore racing. by Richard Gladwell, Sail-World.com Posted 23 Jun 21:27 HKT Seven decades of B&G innovation Seven decades of B&G innovation The Past, Present and Future of Marine Instrumentation 70 years is a long time for any company, but in marine electronics it's extraordinary. B&G was founded in 1956, and has been a pioneer in the sector ever since. by Mark Jardine Posted 23 Jun 19:00 HKT Kieler Woche 2026 day 3 Kieler Woche 2026 day 3 Ole Schweckendiek takes the lead in the ILCA 7 Local hero Ole Schweckendiek took the lead in the ILCA 7 class on Monday (June 22) at Kieler Woche. With a bullet in the only race of the day, he pushed the winner of the second group, Attilio Borio of Italy, down to second place. by Kieler Woche Posted 23 Jun 18:40 HKT Melbouren Osaka Cup - Expression of Interest open Melbouren Osaka Cup - Expression of Interest open The race has stood as a powerful symbol of friendship between Australia and Japan Often described as the equivalent of eight Sydney to Hobart or Fastnet Yacht Races back-to-back, it is widely regarded as the most challenging ocean race starting in Australian waters, sailed by only two crew, non-stop and unassisted. by Melbourne Osaka Media Posted 23 Jun 18:35 HKT Formula Wing Youth and WingFoil Masters day 1 Formula Wing Youth and WingFoil Masters day 1 Worlds championships gets underway in Silvaplana, Switzerland The opening day of the 2026 Ensis ENGADINWING Formula Wing Youth and WingFoil Open Masters World Championships brought together 100 competitors from 22 nations and five continents on Lake Silvaplana. by IWSA Media Posted 23 Jun 17:01 HKT Eric Monnin wins Ledro International Match Race Eric Monnin wins Ledro International Match Race Stage 7 is the only Italian event in the 2026 World Match Racing Tour Switzerland's Eric Monnin and his Swiss Match Race Team of Ute Wagner Monnin and Marc Monnin claimed victory at the fifteenth edition of the OM International Ledro Match Race, Stage 7 of the 2026 World Match Racing Tour. by World Match Racing Tour Posted 23 Jun 15:53 HKT Youth Match Racing Worlds 2026 Day 1 Youth Match Racing Worlds 2026 Day 1 A long day for the sailors at Middelfart, Denmark The Youth Match Racing Worlds 2026 got off to an impressive start, with the opening day featuring 12 hours on the water and no fewer than 16 flights of top-level racing. by Mick Anderson Posted 23 Jun 13:32 HKT 2026 Newport Bermuda Race: June 23 Recap 2026 Newport Bermuda Race: June 23 Recap The Fastest of the Fleet Have Arrived And the Finish Line Will be Busy Tuesday Hamilton Harbor began to fill in Monday as the largest and fastest boats of the fleet finished the 2026 Newport Bermuda Race. Sunday afternoon and evening saw the arrival of Space Monkey, Denali4, OC86, and Il Mostro. by Bermuda Race Media Posted 23 Jun 06:18 HKT Finn Open and U29 European Championship kicks off Finn Open and U29 European Championship kicks off Tropical weather welcomes fleet to Gdynia for practice races After three days of equipment inspection and registration, 103 Finns from 17 countries are ready to compete for the 2026 Open and U29 European Championship, part of the LOTTO Gdynia Sailing Days. by Robert Deaves Posted 23 Jun 03:58 HKT Black Jack 100 wins Newport Bermuda Race Black Jack 100 wins Newport Bermuda Race An impressive offshore sprint Black Jack 100 has claimed Line Honours and secured both class and overall corrected-time victory in the 2026 Newport Bermuda Race after an impressive offshore sprint from Newport to Bermuda, crossing the finish line off St. David's. by Bart Salemans Posted 23 Jun 00:01 HKT History-making Tideway Dinghy Derby History-making Tideway Dinghy Derby On Saturday in London, 80 dinghies raced ten miles up and down the River Thames On Saturday in London, 80 dinghies raced ten miles up and down the River Thames as part of the Tideway Dinghy Derby supported by Laing O'Rourke, celebrating a cleaner tidal Thames and supporting a life-changing sailing programme for young people. by Mark Jardine Posted 22 Jun 23:00 HKT ILCA Asian Cup 2026 Qinhuangdao concludes ILCA Asian Cup 2026 Qinhuangdao concludes Some lucky sailors win a trip to Melbourne ILCA Asian Cup 2026 Qinhuangdao concluded successfully on 15th June with eight races sailed in a variety of wind and weather conditions. by ILCA Asian Cup Posted 22 Jun 18:36 HKT Youth Match Racing Worlds 2026 kicks off Youth Match Racing Worlds 2026 kicks off It is not often in Denmark that sailors can leave their heavy waterproof gear in the bag The Youth Match Racing Worlds 2026 - powered by Bunker One begins today on the waters off Middelfart Marina, with perfect weather and conditions for four days of intense racing. by Mick Anderson Posted 22 Jun 18:18 HKT