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Take the long way home
The mighty 18-footers, a J/160, and a Beneteau First 36 - what links them all together?
© Frank Quealey
First Phase complete at Foiling Week
Finley Dickinson wins in the 40 boat Switch One Design fleet
© Martina Orsini / We Are Foiling Media
International 14 Prince of Wales Cup Race
Championship race decided in a big breeze classic
© Patrick Condy
Finn Open and U29 Europeans conclude
Martijn van Muyden crowned champion in Gdynia, Poland
© Robert Deaves
History-making Tideway Dinghy Derby
On Saturday in London, 80 dinghies raced ten miles up and down the River Thames
© Mark Jardine
Thailand & Italy on 52 Super Series 2027 Calendar
Thailand & Italy on 52 Super Series 2027 Calendar
Racing in Asia for the first time in its history
The 52 Super Series will race in Asia for the first time in its history during 2027 when two regattas will be hosted in Thailand in February and March.
by 52 Super Series
Posted 2 Jul 19:46 BST
29er World Championship 2026 Kicks Off Tomorrow
29er World Championship 2026 Kicks Off Tomorrow
While the opening ceremony isn't until tomorrow evening, the venue is already buzzing
The 2026 29er World Championship is officially underway at the Kiel-Schilksee Olympic Sailing Center, and while the opening ceremony doesn't take the stage until tomorrow evening, the venue is already buzzing.
by International 29er Class
Posted 2 Jul 19:32 BST
Gurnard Club Championships
Gurnard Club Championships
50 boats take part in a range of classes over the weekend
Gurnard Sailing Club hosted its annual Club Championships last weekend, which incorporated an RS500 Open Meeting.
by Luke Bradley
Posted 2 Jul 19:20 BST
49er, 49erFX & Nacra 17 Junior Worlds Preview
49er, 49erFX & Nacra 17 Junior Worlds Preview
115 teams from more than 25 countries are currently entered
The International 49er Class Association, in collaboration with the Royal Yacht Club Hollandia and the Dutch High Performance Sailing Classes, announces the current entry list for the 2026 Junior World Championships.
by 49er and Nacra 17 Sailing
Posted 2 Jul 19:09 BST
Osmotech UK Cowes–Alderney Race with JOG
Osmotech UK Cowes–Alderney Race with JOG
Light airs and plenty of patience required
The forecast ahead of the Osmotech Cowes-Alderney Race suggested it was unlikely to be a quick crossing. Thursday evening's weather briefing pointed towards light and variable conditions, with arrival times in Alderney looking anything but predictable.
by JOG
Posted 2 Jul 18:24 BST
GKSS Match Cup Sweden and Nordea Women's Trophy D3
GKSS Match Cup Sweden and Nordea Women's Trophy D3
High Winds Halt Marstrand Showdown as Quarterfinals Hang in Balance
A strong weather front sweeping across Sweden's west coast brought racing to an abrupt halt on Thursday, leaving the quarterfinal battles poised as high winds forced officials to suspend competition.
by WMRT
Posted 2 Jul 17:11 BST
Musto Skiff UK Nationals Registration Open
Musto Skiff UK Nationals Registration Open
Sailors of all ages and experience levels are invited to take part
The Musto Skiff fleet will head to Scotland this September for the Noble Marine UK Musto Skiff National Championship, hosted by East Lothian Yacht Club (ELYC) in North Berwick.
by Natalie Hilton
Posted 2 Jul 13:25 BST
Scottish Streaker Championship at Chanonry
Scottish Streaker Championship at Chanonry
A stunning location on the north shore of the Moray Firth
The Scottish Streaker Championship was held at Chanonry SC on June 27 and 28. Chanonry is a small club in a stunning location on the north shore of the Moray Firth looking south towards Inverness airport.
by David Parkin
Posted 2 Jul 13:12 BST
A memorable weekend for the X-Yachts Community
A memorable weekend for the X-Yachts Community
Midsummer holds a special place in Scandinavian culture
Midsummer holds a special place in Scandinavian culture, and this year it truly showed its best side as 15 X-Yachts and a total of 80 guests gathered in Juelsminde for the annual Community Event from June 19-21.
by X-Yachts
Posted 2 Jul 12:00 BST
Dragon Europeans at Helsinki Day 3
Dragon Europeans at Helsinki Day 3
Sweden's Young Dragons Stun the Fleet as Germany Climbs to Overall Lead
Day three of the Dragon European Championship in Helsinki delivered another day of sunshine, shifting winds, and plenty of tactical mindgames — with two contrasting races that reshuffled the standings and produced one of the stories of the regatta so far.
by Sofie Parikka
Posted 2 Jul 11:40 BST
LA28 Olympic Games Technical Delegate appointments
LA28 Olympic Games Technical Delegate appointments
Approved by World Sailing, the global governing body for the sport
World Sailing, the global governing body for the sport, has approved the appointment of two Technical Delegate positions for the LA28 Olympic sailing competition.
by World Sailing
Posted 2 Jul 11:35 BST
America's Cup Recon: France has short sail
America's Cup Recon: France has short sail
France and Italy both sailed earlier this week. For the French it was their first sail since 2024.
France and Italy both sailed earlier this week. For the French it was their first sail since they competed in the 2024 America's Cup regattas in Barcelona. It would appear that there were some gremlins, which is to be expected.
by Richard Gladwell, Sail-World
Posted 2 Jul 11:25 BST
Pwllheli 10 Hour Race
Pwllheli 10 Hour Race
Sadly, a testing Round Ireland race meant some of fleet didn't manage to arrive in time
Sadly, a testing Round Ireland race this year meant that some of fleet didn't manage to arrive home till just after the inaugural Pwllheli 10 hour race on Saturday. The race was perfect for racers and cruisers alike.
by Vicky Cox
Posted 2 Jul 10:13 BST
Round the Island entry deadline looms
Round the Island entry deadline looms
The late entry fee will apply from this Saturday
The entry deadline for this year's Round the Island Race is fast approaching. While people can enter until Wednesday 8 July, from this Saturday, 4th July, the late entry fee - up to more than 50 percent more expensive - will apply.
by Matt White
Posted 2 Jul 09:19 BST
RYA Eric Twiname Youth & Junior Team Racing
RYA Eric Twiname Youth & Junior Team Racing
Applications Open for the Championships at Oxford Sailing Club in October
The countdown is on! Applications are open for the RYA Eric Twiname Youth & Junior Team Racing Championships 2026. Exciting, tactical, sociable! This youth sailing event is a firm favourite in the UK racing calendar.
by RS Sailing
Posted 2 Jul 08:10 BST
Challengers at Bardowie Loch
Challengers at Bardowie Loch
Sailability Scotland SCIO Traveller Series T4 - Duncan's Regatta
Duncan's Regatta took place at Bardowie Loch during the weekend 27--28 June. Duncan's Regatta is so called because this Challenger event has been generously sponsored by Duncan Yacht Chandlers in Glasgow for many years.
by Duncan Greenhalgh
Posted 2 Jul 06:02 BST
Scottish Solo Championship at Chanonry
Scottish Solo Championship at Chanonry
Tea and bacon rolls on arrival whilst overlooking the sailing area from the club balcony
After a very successful one day event at Chanonry in 2024 the Scottish Solo fleet returned for the HD Sails Scottish Championship on June 27/28. The fleet was somewhat depleted due to some regulars running the regatta at Largo Bay.
by Ross Watson
Posted 2 Jul 05:44 BST
Gurnard RS500 Open
Gurnard RS500 Open
A fantastic and challenging weekend for the sailors
That only four boats finished the final race on Sunday fails to tell the story of what was a fantastic and challenging weekend enjoyed by eight crews at Gurnard SC.
by Luke Watson
Posted 2 Jul 05:34 BST
Great Yarmouth & Gorleston SC Beach Regatta
Great Yarmouth & Gorleston SC Beach Regatta
Saturday sunny and steady, Sunday overcast and shifty
The good weather provided a lovely weekend for sailors at the Great Yarmouth & Gorleston SC Annual Beach Regatta held over the weekend of the 27th and 28th June.
by David Houghton
Posted 2 Jul 05:25 BST
RS800s at the Lymington Dinghy Regatta 2026
RS800s at the Lymington Dinghy Regatta 2026
Monique and Hugh set the standard on day one
Monique and Hugh set the standard for RS800 sailing on day one at the Lymington Dinghy Regatta with 3 bullets. The day started with a solid breeze of around 12-15 knots, meaning twin-wiring upwind and downwind.
by Brett Tudor
Posted 2 Jul 04:55 BST
Gitana 18 four months to Route du Rhum start
Gitana 18 four months to Route du Rhum start
Above and below decks video of Gitana 18, now in sea-trial and in four months from a race start.
Lorient is witness to two exciting foiling projects - the America's Cup team La Roche-Possay Race Team sailing their AC75, and the Ultim 105ft trimaran Gitana 18 destined to become the world's fastest trans-oceanic sailing yacht.
by Gitana Team
Posted 2 Jul 02:59 BST
America's Cup: Kiwis update on Italian team
America's Cup: Kiwis update on Italian team
In a recently released video by the team, Burling and Junior update on progress.
Several top New Zealand America's Cup sailors and coaches have joined Italy's Luna Rossa in their bid for a home-country America's Cup win in July 2027. In a recently released video by the team, Burling and Junior update on progress.
by Richard Gladwell/Sail-World.com
Posted 2 Jul 02:06 BST
GKSS Match Cup Sweden and Nordea Women's Trophy D2
GKSS Match Cup Sweden and Nordea Women's Trophy D2
Swedish teams rule Marstrand as Engström and Carlsson into semifinals
Sweden's home teams thrilled local fans Monday as Oscar Engström and Martina Carlsson surged to the top of the standings at the halfway point of the 2026 GKSS Match Cup Sweden and Nordea Women's Trophy.
by WMRT
Posted 1 Jul 21:42 BST
Take the long way home
Take the long way home
A few days ago, my phone lit up with a WhatsApp call from Michael 'Spiesy' Spies
It was an email from Rob Brown OAM that was the genesis for The Kings of the Lowriders. During the calls that ensued, Michael 'Spiesy' Spies name came up.
by John Curnow, Sail-World.com AUS Editor
Posted 1 Jul 21:00 BST
2026 J/70 UK Nationals concludes
2026 J/70 UK Nationals concludes
Strongest fleet in years goes down to the wire
Thirty teams converged on the Solent for the 2026 UK J/70 National Championships, creating one of the strongest domestic fleets in recent memory. The fleet split was 18 Corinthian and 12 open, including six Mixed-Plus teams and two youth entries.
by Max Clapp
Posted 1 Jul 18:10 BST
2026 Youth Sailing Worlds Update
2026 Youth Sailing Worlds Update
Over 400 sailors already confirmed
With six months to go, registration for the 2026 Youth Sailing World Championships has exceeded 400 sailors across all classes.
by Prow Media
Posted 1 Jul 18:05 BST
Bangor Regatta 2026
Bangor Regatta 2026
A roaring success!
"We had a ball, some of the closest racing I can remember for a long time... with a wide variety of conditions to challenge everyone", is just one in a long list of positive feedback for Bangor Regatta.
by Rory Flannigan
Posted 1 Jul 17:59 BST
Dart 15 Nationals at Stone
Dart 15 Nationals at Stone
What a scorcher of an event!
What a scorcher of an event! The 2026 Dart 15 Nationals were held at Stone Sailing Club on the beautiful River Blackwater in Essex last weekend. Forty-two entrants arrived to the type of hot weather and warm water that you would expect in the Med.
by Jenny Ball
Posted 1 Jul 17:43 BST
World Champion vs European Champion
World Champion vs European Champion
A Blockbuster Copa del Rey Mapfre Duel in Sail Racing ORC A
The Sail Racing ORC A class will once again be one of the highlights of the 44th Copa del Rey Mapfre, featuring a world-class fleet led by the reigning ORC World Champion and the reigning European Champion.
by Copa del Rey MAPFRE
Posted 1 Jul 16:24 BST
Swan Porto Rafael Challenge
Swan Porto Rafael Challenge
A New Mediterranean Stage for the Swan Fleet
For the first time, The Nations League arrives in Porto Rafael, where Marina di Porto Rafael will serve as the official venue for the Swan Porto Rafael Challenge.
by Nautor Swan
Posted 1 Jul 16:19 BST
Caribbean Inclusive Development Program in Antigua
Caribbean Inclusive Development Program in Antigua
Building more than sailors at the inaugural event
The Caribbean Inclusive Development Programme championed inclusive sailing at the National Sailing Academy, bringing together coaches, sailors and programme leaders from across the region for a week dedicated to learning, collaboration and opportunity.
by RS Sailing
Posted 1 Jul 16:00 BST
Classic & Vintage International 14 POW Cup Race
Classic & Vintage International 14 POW Cup Race
The traditional pattern of a 6 lap, Triangle-Sausage course
After two frustrating days of either too little or too much wind, the Classic & Vintage International 14 fleet awoke to bright sunshine and a healthy breeze for POW Day.
by Tris Nelson
Posted 1 Jul 15:22 BST
Transat Paprec 2027 Registrations Open
Transat Paprec 2027 Registrations Open
The 18th edition will set sail from Concarneau on the 18th April 2027
OC Sport Pen Duick, organiser of the Transat Paprec, today published the Notice of Race setting out the rules and conditions for entry to the 18th edition of this iconic event.
by Thomas Howson
Posted 1 Jul 14:38 BST
Topper Regional Junior Championships at the WPNSA
Topper Regional Junior Championships at the WPNSA
South and South-West at the iconic venue
On Saturday and Sunday 20th and 21st of June, I was one of many Topper sailors who competed in the South and South-West Regional Junior Championships in Weymouth.
by Alex Murray
Posted 1 Jul 14:03 BST
Phantoms at Gorleston – a view from the back
Phantoms at Gorleston – a view from the back
Four visitors joined 5 locals from Gorleston and surrounding broads clubs
Four visitors joined 5 locals from Gorleston and surrounding broads clubs for the Phantom open meeting at Gorleston this weekend. The fleet made a fair proportion of entries to the annual beach regatta highlight of the club calendar.
by Nick Crickmore
Posted 1 Jul 13:22 BST
Dragon Europeans at Helsinki Day 2
Dragon Europeans at Helsinki Day 2
Bluebottle Dominates Race 3 as German Sapphire Storms Back to Win Race 3
Day two of the Dragon European Championship in Helsinki delivered two contrasting races in shifting conditions — and by the end of it, the leaderboard had been shaken up considerably.
by Sofie Parikka
Posted 1 Jul 13:11 BST
I14 2026 Prince of Wales Cup Week overall
I14 2026 Prince of Wales Cup Week overall
One series race and the Round Great Cumbrae Island Race on the final day
The final day of Prince of Wales Week featured two very different races: one final series race to decide the overall standings, followed by the traditional Round Great Cumbrae Island Race, a spectacular standalone finale to the regatta.
by George Yeoman
Posted 1 Jul 12:31 BST
2026 Supernova Nationals at Filey
2026 Supernova Nationals at Filey
The fleet of 60 helms welcomed by warm 22 degrees sunshine
A great turnout of 60 Supernovas ventured to Filey Sailing Club for the 30th Anniversary National Championship. We were welcomed by warm 22 degrees sunshine, a welcome break for those who travelled up from the South.
by Cliff Milliner
Posted 1 Jul 12:05 BST
All set for the 64th Lord Birkett Memorial Trophy
All set for the 64th Lord Birkett Memorial Trophy
More than 200 boats, over 40 classes and competitors will descend on Ullswater this weekend
More than 200 boats, over 40 classes and competitors from across Britain will descend on Ullswater this weekend for one of the UK's most iconic sailing events.
by Jack Allan
Posted 1 Jul 10:48 BST
Get your 2026 Taittinger RSYC Regatta entry in
Get your 2026 Taittinger RSYC Regatta entry in
Last chance before late entry increase
Entries are shaping up for another bumper edition of the Taittinger Royal Solent Yacht Club Regatta, 24-26 July, one of the premier events in the annual Solent racing calendar.
by Royal Solent Yacht Club
Posted 1 Jul 10:20 BST