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 11:59 AEST 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 11:06 AEST Iconic Three Peaks Race returns to Tasmania Iconic Three Peaks Race returns to Tasmania One of Tasmania's most iconic endurance events will return at Easter 2027 One of Tasmania's most iconic endurance events will return at Easter 2027 after a 13-year hiatus, with more than 50 boats and 100 competitors already expressing interest in the revival of the legendary Three Peaks Race. by Eliza Grey Posted 2 Jul 08:32 AEST 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 2 Jul 06:42 AEST 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 2 Jul 06:00 AEST 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 2 Jul 03:05 AEST 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 2 Jul 01:24 AEST 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 22:11 AEST Vaikobi Appoints Exclusive Distributor in Japan Vaikobi Appoints Exclusive Distributor in Japan Starboard Japan appointment strengthens Global Expansion Vaikobi, the Australian-owned performance watersports brand trusted by paddlers, sailors and foilers worldwide, today announced a partnership with Starboard Japan, led by Nakagama Yoichi, to establish "Vaikobi Japan" as its exclusive distributor in Japan. by Vaikobi Posted 1 Jul 06:30 AEST First Phase Completed at Foiling Week 2026 First Phase Completed at Foiling Week 2026 Finley Dickinson wins in the 40 boat Switch One Design fleet The first phase of the 13th edition of Foiling Week has come to a close. Until July 5th, the international event continues to bring the global foiling community together in Malcesine. by Nicola Maggio Posted 1 Jul 05:31 AEST TP52 Worlds, Kiel Week, and Bermuda Race news TP52 Worlds, Kiel Week, and Bermuda Race news The sailing world has been delivering its share of high-level news While the mainstream sports world has been (rightly) dominated by the ongoing World Cup for the last couple weeks, the sailing world has also been delivering its share of high-level news. by David Schmidt Posted 1 Jul 01:00 AEST Clipper Race fleet begins final ocean crossing Clipper Race fleet begins final ocean crossing Departing Washington, DC for Oban, Scotland The Clipper Round the World Yacht Race fleet has departed Washington, DC on its final ocean crossing of the 2025-26 edition, setting course across the North Atlantic for Oban, Scotland, as teams enter the closing leg of the global race route. by Kathryn Pridie Posted 30 Jun 22:33 AEST Dragon Europeans at Helsinki Day 1 Dragon Europeans at Helsinki Day 1 The opening day delivered everything sailing fans could ask for The fleet kicked off one of the season's most anticipated regattas off Helsinki on Monday, with a day that delivered everything sailing fans could ask for: postcard-perfect conditions, bold tactical calls, and a tightly fought battle for the lead. by Sofie Parikka Posted 30 Jun 21:12 AEST Winter Interclub Series at Hunters Hill Winter Interclub Series at Hunters Hill 139 sailors took part in the three events in total The 2026 Winter Interclub Series concluded on Sunday at Hunters Hill Sailing Club, capping off another highly successful winter season. Across the three-event series, 130 Optimist sailors took part. by Thomas Jacobsen Posted 30 Jun 19:20 AEST SMIRW: Expanding horizons SMIRW: Expanding horizons SeaLink Magnetic Island Race Week the pivot for owners and crews The main event for visiting yachties to Far Northern Queensland is SeaLink Magnetic Island Race Week (SMIRW) - but Magnetic Island is also the pivot for owners and crews who like to expand their horizons while away from home. by Di Pearson/SMIRW media Posted 30 Jun 12:34 AEST AC Recon: Third AC75 starts testing AC Recon: Third AC75 starts testing The French America's Cup team, La Roche-Posay Racing Team, has splashed and tow tested their AC75. The French America's Cup team, La Roche-Posay Racing Team has splashed and tow tested their AC75 from Lorient France. We have video of the launch and tow-test, plus an interview with Antoine Carraz, Technical Director for the French team. by Richard Gladwell, Sail-World Posted 30 Jun 12:30 AEST GKSS Match Cup Sweden and Nordea Women's Trophy D1 GKSS Match Cup Sweden and Nordea Women's Trophy D1 Spectacular opening day in Marstrand, Sweden Sunshine, fresh winds and hundreds of spectators combined to deliver a spectacular opening day of the 2026 GKSS Match Cup Sweden, as eighteen of the world's best match racing teams launched their campaigns on the iconic waters off Marstrand. by World Match Racing Tour Posted 30 Jun 12:25 AEST Excess Asia Pacific news - Monthly update Excess Asia Pacific news - Monthly update Excess Tour Queensland a smashing success! The Excess 13 is quickly building its fan base in Australia following its highly successful Australian premiere at the 2026 Sanctuary Cove International Boat Show in May. by Excess Asia Pacific Posted 30 Jun 08:08 AEST La Roche-Posay Racing unveils new livery La Roche-Posay Racing unveils new livery The relaunch sends a strong message ahead of the 38th America's Cup The third AC75 to be relaunched by a team competing in the America's Cup, the La Roche-Posay Racing Team's boat - now resplendent in the azure blue and white colours of its title sponsor - returned to the water for its first sail since leaving Barcelona. by K-Challenge Posted 30 Jun 06:19 AEST 25th Admiral's Cup entries open 1st July 2026 25th Admiral's Cup entries open 1st July 2026 The schedule has been published, setting out the key dates and activities The Royal Ocean Racing Club (RORC) announces that entries will open on 1 July 2026 for the 2027 Admiral's Cup, marking the 25th edition of one of offshore racing's most prestigious international team competitions. by Louay Habib / RORC Posted 29 Jun 23:30 AEST TNL Pindar: Shipping Catalyst 45 to Italy TNL Pindar: Shipping Catalyst 45 to Italy TNL Pindar deliver Lloyd Stevenson Boats stunning new Catalyst 50 to Italy for the Django syndicate. TNL Pindar has celebrated another successful premium export, partnering with Lloyd Stevenson Boatbuilders to deliver their stunning new Catalyst 50 to Italy for the Django syndicate. by TNL Pindar Posted 29 Jun 23:08 AEST America's Cup: Italians extend tech partnership America's Cup: Italians extend tech partnership The collaboration addresses key workflows and integrated digital engineering technologies The collaboration will support the team in managing increasingly complex engineering workflows and accelerating decision-making across simulation, structures, systems and technical development. by Luna Rossa Posted 29 Jun 21:03 AEST Boris Herrmann to take on the Route Du Rhum 2026 Boris Herrmann to take on the Route Du Rhum 2026 Just one week to go until the launch of their new IMOCA race yacht With just one week to go until the launch of their new IMOCA race yacht, Team Malizia and skipper Boris Herrmann are pleased to confirm his Route du Rhum-Destination Guadeloupe 2026 campaign. by Team Malizia Posted 29 Jun 20:43 AEST 25th Argentario Sailing Week Overall 25th Argentario Sailing Week Overall The epic conclusion and results The final day of the 25th Argentario Sailing Week - Miramis Trophy 2026, organised by the Yacht Club Santo Stefano, began with one of the most emotional moments of the entire event. by Joseph Sawyer Posted 29 Jun 19:33 AEST 49er, 49erFX & Nacra 17 Europeans Preview 49er, 49erFX & Nacra 17 Europeans Preview A fitting follow-on to what's already been a huge month of racing in Germany The countdown is officially on. In just seven days, the best 49er, 49erFX, and Nacra 17 sailors in Europe and plenty of visiting fleets from outside the continent will hit the water in Eckernförde, Germany, for the 2026 European Championship. by 49er and Nacra 17 Sailing Posted 29 Jun 18:49 AEST AC Recon: Luna Rossa - Flying fix - June 26 AC Recon: Luna Rossa - Flying fix - June 26 Luna Rossa crew undertake mainsail fix while foiling fast downwind off Cagliari Italian America's Cup Challenger, Luna Rossa put in another long 5hr day in the 2027 America's Cup cycle, from the team's base in Cagliari, Sardinia. Sail Design team member Marco Capitani gives an insight into the team's sail development process. by Richard Gladwell, Sail-World Posted 29 Jun 12:13 AEST 44Cup Marstrand 2026 Overall 44Cup Marstrand 2026 Overall Charisma back on track after final no wind day After three days of superb conditions, an isobar free southern Sweden left the final three races unsailed at the 44Cup Marstrand, third event of the 2026 season for the high performance owner-driver one designs. by 44Cup Posted 29 Jun 03:25 AEST Kieler Woche 2026 Day 9 Kieler Woche 2026 Day 9 Hungarians claim 15th FD Worlds title Kieler Woche, held in the height of summer, concluded on Sunday (June 28) with the final sailing races in the international classes. Szabolcs Majthenyi and András Domokos from Hungary were crowned Flying Dutchman world champions - for the 15th time. by Kieler Woche Posted 29 Jun 03:00 AEST B14 Global Championship at Torbay overall B14 Global Championship at Torbay overall The heat has been on in Torbay The heat has been on in Torbay, with one day lost due to lack of wind and searing heat. Day 4 was marginally better but searing heat still. Some had questioned whether they had the right kit for the conditions as the experienced another light wind day. by Mark Barnes Posted 28 Jun 23:37 AEST One week to the start of the AEGEAN 600 One week to the start of the AEGEAN 600 Entries are gathering now at the world-class facilities at Olympic Marine Teams from 21 nations are assembling now and completing their final preparations for the start of the 6th edition of the AEGEAN 600 organized by the Hellenic Offshore Racing Club (HORC) and the host venue at Olympic Marine. by Hellenic Offshore Racing Club Posted 28 Jun 23:15 AEST 25th Argentario Sailing Week Day 3 25th Argentario Sailing Week Day 3 Close to 50 yachts battle it out on Argentario Gulf, 1 day closer to finale still all to be written. Day 3 of racing at the Argentario Sailing Week came to a close on 27 June, organised by the YC Santo Stefano under the patronage of the Italian Ministry of Tourism, the Region of Tuscany, the Province of Grosseto, the Municipality of Monte Argentario. by Joseph Sawyer Posted 28 Jun 18:57 AEST 44Cup Marstrand 2026 Day 3 44Cup Marstrand 2026 Day 3 Strong outcome for Sweden on 'Two Wand Day' Despite a third fantastic day out on the water at the 44Cup Marstrand, with sun, a 8-13 knot southerly and the new bonus of flat water, it was another where most of the nine hotly competitive owner-driver one-design teams struggled to find consistency. by 44Cup Posted 28 Jun 07:33 AEST J Class at The Superyacht Cup Palma overall J Class at The Superyacht Cup Palma overall Swedish flagged Svea maintained their record as the dominant J Class crew Swedish flagged Svea maintained their record as the dominant J Class crew as they got the better of newcomers Rainbow at the prestigious The Superyacht Cup Palma Richard Mille. by J Class Association Posted 28 Jun 06:38 AEST The Superyacht Cup Palma Richard Mille overall The Superyacht Cup Palma Richard Mille overall It's another win for Win Win, as they take their third title Celebration was the order of the day at The Superyacht Cup Palma Richard Mille as the overall title at the 30th Anniversary regatta went to the expertly sailed Win Win, which became only the second yacht to ever win the event three times. by The Superyacht Cup Palma Posted 28 Jun 05:05 AEST Newport Bermuda Race one for the history books Newport Bermuda Race one for the history books Coming to a close with the Prize Giving Ceremony hosted at Bermuda's Government House Tonight, the 2026 Newport Bermuda Race will come to a close with the Prize Giving Ceremony hosted at Bermuda's Government House. by Bermuda Race Media Posted 28 Jun 04:29 AEST New Henri-Lloyd Foredeck Shorts have arrived New Henri-Lloyd Foredeck Shorts have arrived Lightweight, quick-drying and built for comfort The Foredeck Shorts combine technical performance with effortless versatility. Lightweight, quick-drying and built for comfort, they adapt to changing conditions so you can move confidently through every part of the day. by Henri-Lloyd Posted 28 Jun 01:30 AEST Kieler Woche 2026 Day 8 Kieler Woche 2026 Day 8 Record-breaking heat stifles the sailing wind No wind, no sailing races - that was the simple reality on Saturday (June 27), the penultimate day of the Kieler Woche regatta in Kiel-Schilksee. by Kieler Woche Posted 28 Jun 00:27 AEST Finn Open and U29 Europeans at Gdynia Overall Finn Open and U29 Europeans at Gdynia Overall Martijn van Muyden crowned champion after three races on the final day Martijn van Muyden, from The Netherlands, has won 2026 Open Finn European Championship in Gdynia, Poland after three final races were sailed on Saturday. by Robert Deaves Posted 28 Jun 00:13 AEST Inside the Sails Powering Foiling's Revolution Inside the Sails Powering Foiling's Revolution The top end of the sport is now airborne The top end of the sport is now airborne. But ask the people designing the sails for boats and wings for boards, and they'll all tell you the same thing: foiling isn't just about the foils. by North Sails Posted 27 Jun 23:30 AEST GWA Wingfoil World Cup Tarifa 2026 concludes GWA Wingfoil World Cup Tarifa 2026 concludes Europe's wind capital delivers drama to the final trick The GWA Wingfoil World Cup is back in Tarifa, Spain — and Europe's wind capital delivered exactly what you'd expect. by Gemma Hamaini Posted 27 Jun 23:18 AEST 2026 Gran Canaria GLORIA World Cup preview 2026 Gran Canaria GLORIA World Cup preview The European leg is back - and it's bigger than it's been in years The 2026 Gran Canaria GLORIA World Cup opens on Saturday 4 July at Pozo Izquierdo, Gran Canaria - the first of five major 4-5 Star European wave events on the WWT calendar this season. by International Windsurfing Tour Posted 27 Jun 20:47 AEST Entries open for Garmin ORC Worlds 2027 Entries open for Garmin ORC Worlds 2027 Preparations are already gathering momentum for the next edition While the 2026 sailing season is in full swing, preparations are already gathering momentum for the next edition of offshore racing's premier event. by Offshore Racing Congress Posted 27 Jun 20:31 AEST 25th Argentario Sailing Week Day 2 25th Argentario Sailing Week Day 2 A celebration of yachting history and top-tier sailing Close to fifty classic and vintage yachts from ten countries returned to the unparalleled stage that is the Argentario Gulf. by Joseph Sawyer Posted 27 Jun 20:11 AEST Formula Wing Youth and WingFoil Masters overall Formula Wing Youth and WingFoil Masters overall Everything on the line: Silvaplana crowns Youth and Masters World Champions The road to the 2026 Youth and Masters WingFoil Racing World Championships reached its final destination yesterday on Lake Silvaplana, where the 2026 Youth and Masters world champions were crowned. by IWSA Media Posted 27 Jun 20:01 AEST The Data Behind the Fastest Foiling Classes The Data Behind the Fastest Foiling Classes Foiling Week is flying high at Fraglia Vela Malcesine, Lake Garda Foiling Week is flying high. Hosted by Fraglia Vela Malcesine, Lake Garda, the world's premier foiling regatta is a true celebration of speed, innovation, and life above the water. by Cyclops Marine Posted 27 Jun 17:30 AEST Winter Interclub Series at Hunters Hill Preview Winter Interclub Series at Hunters Hill Preview Final event of the season brings 120 Optimist sailors from across Sydney on Sunday 28th June The 2026 Winter Interclub Series concludes this Sunday with its final round at Hunters Hill Sailing Club, bringing together 120 Optimist sailors from across Sydney for one of the largest junior sailing events of the winter season. by Thomas Jacobsen Posted 27 Jun 06:20 AEST J Class at The Superyacht Cup Palma Day 2 J Class at The Superyacht Cup Palma Day 2 Rainbow win one, but Svea lead into final day Although Rainbow was today's best scoring J Class team, at the end of a breezy pair of windward leeward races at The Superyacht Cup Palma Richard Mille it is the Swedish flagged Svea which leads into Saturday's conclusive coastal race by a single point. by J Class Association Posted 27 Jun 06:05 AEST The Superyacht Cup Palma Richard Mille Day 2 The Superyacht Cup Palma Richard Mille Day 2 A second remarkable day of racing in superb sailing conditions A second remarkable day of racing at The Superyacht Cup Palma Richard Mille saw the competition increase with the completion of a second race in superb sailing conditions, while the shoreside social atmosphere also went up a notch. by The Superyacht Cup Palma Posted 27 Jun 05:55 AEST