Olympic class winners, Cup news, Etchells Worlds Olympic class winners, Cup news, Etchells Worlds 49er, 49erFX and Nacra 17 World Championships, Cup news, Etchells Worlds The Los Angeles 2028 Olympics are still years over the horizon, but top sailors are already deep into this Olympic quadrennial. Take the recent 2026 49er, 49erFX and Nacra 17 World Championships, where all three classes saw new world champions minted. by David Schmidt Posted 19 May 08:00 PDT 57th La Solitaire du Figaro Paprec day 3 57th La Solitaire du Figaro Paprec day 3 The Cape Finisterre Headache After squalls and low-pressure systems, the fleet is now facing a high-pressure system that is severely slowing the skippers' progress toward Cape Finisterre and the port of Vigo, the finish of this first leg. by La Solitaire du Figaro Paprec Posted 20 May 07:36 PDT 505 Euro Cup at Fraglia Vela Riva overall 505 Euro Cup at Fraglia Vela Riva overall Paul Brotherton and James Fawcett take the victory Day three at the 505 Euro Cup on Lake Garda and again overcast skies and the threat of rain in the forecast did not make for high expectations for the 43 boats from 10 countries. However, as he had all event, the PRO knows the weather. by Mike Holt Posted 20 May 06:03 PDT One month until the Starting Line Festival One month until the Starting Line Festival The kick off for the 2026 Newport Bermuda Race 2026 marks 100 years of partnership between Cruising Club of America & Royal Bermuda Yacht Club co-organizing one of the largest & oldest international sailing events in the world. by Bermuda Race Media Posted 20 May 05:43 PDT Doyle Sails: Structured Luff is just two years old Doyle Sails: Structured Luff is just two years old Two years ago Bella Mente won the Maxi Europeans with a Structured Luff Asymmetric. The first Structured Luff asymmetric was developed from a prototype on a 35ft Rob Shaw-designed canting keeler, and then engineered to suit the Maxi 72 Bella Mente. She went on to win the IMA Maxi Europeans in May of 2024, with a race to spare. by Ivor Wilkins for Doyle Sails Posted 20 May 04:58 PDT Youth development scheme snaps up Clipper 70 Youth development scheme snaps up Clipper 70 Built for the world's toughest oceans and ready for next chapter After completing five circumnavigations and turning thousands of ordinary people into ocean racers, a Clipper 70 (one of the Clipper Race's ocean racing yachts) is beginning a new chapter. by Clipper Ventures Posted 20 May 04:00 PDT Tudor Team Alinghi unveils its 'Starting Four' Tudor Team Alinghi unveils its 'Starting Four' For the Louis Vuitton 38th America's Cup Preliminary Regatta Following an intensive dual-boat training block in Barcelona, Tudor Team Alinghi has arrived in Cagliari, Sardinia, where it confirms its line-up for the upcoming Louis Vuitton 38th America's Cup Preliminary Regatta. by Tudor Team Alinghi Posted 20 May 02:33 PDT Patrick Corrigan, AM Patrick Corrigan, AM A 'Blue Ribbon' 18ft skiff sponsorship partner Mr. Patrick Corrigan, AM is an Australian businessman, focused mainly in the freight industry, an art collector, jazz enthusiast and philanthropist, who was awarded the Member of the Order of Australia medal in the 2000 Queen's Birthday Honours List. by Frank Quealey Posted 20 May 02:07 PDT 2026 iQFOiL Open Europeans in Portimão Day 2 2026 iQFOiL Open Europeans in Portimão Day 2 Tactical racing and changing conditions After an opening day sailed in steady northwesterly conditions, the 2026 iQFOiL Open European Championships continued on Tuesday in Portimão, with the fleet returning to the waters off Praia da Rocha for the second day of competition. by iQFOiL Class Association Posted 19 May 23:41 PDT Lloyd Stevenson Boats launch 52kt foiler Lloyd Stevenson Boats launch 52kt foiler Lloyd Stevenson launch latest addition to the Catalyst chase fleet — the 50' Django Shade Lloyd Stevenson Boats has just launched the latest addition to the Catalyst chase fleet — the 50' Django Shade. by Lloyd Stevenson Boatbuilders Posted 19 May 21:48 PDT SailGP to start 2027 Season in Asia SailGP to start 2027 Season in Asia Auckland and Sydney have been dropped from the SailGP 2027 calendar SailGP, the most exciting racing on water, is coming to Asia's World City – announcing Hong Kong as the season-opening showcase in its provisional 2027 calendar. by SailGP Media Posted 19 May 20:35 PDT IOM World Championship 2026 Day 3 IOM World Championship 2026 Day 3 Alexis Carre puts on a model yachting masterclass Racing on day 3 of the IOM World Championship started in a southerly with the course set in front of the Datchet clubhouse, before a heavy rain squall heralded a south westerly which was strong at times, but also had some much lighter patches. by Mark Jardine Posted 19 May 14:28 PDT Movement matters more than you think Movement matters more than you think Rooster Thermaflex and Supertherm perform in motion For a comfortable wetsuit on the water, warmth and protection are only part of the story. Performance depends just as much on how your kit moves once you're actually sailing. by Rooster Posted 19 May 09:00 PDT 57th La Solitaire du Figaro Paprec day 2 57th La Solitaire du Figaro Paprec day 2 Waiting for the wind shift While the leaderboard continues to evolve with each position update, monotony is certainly not part of life at sea. by La Solitaire du Figaro Paprec Posted 19 May 08:57 PDT Rhody Regatta registration off to impressive start Rhody Regatta registration off to impressive start The yachts will circumnavigate Conanicut Island on May 30 The fourth annual Rhody Regatta on Saturday, May 30 is all about boat-on-boat racing and fundraising to benefit Meals on Wheels of Rhode Island (MOW). by Barby MacGowan Posted 19 May 07:27 PDT Clapcich joins Marine Mammal Advisory Group Clapcich joins Marine Mammal Advisory Group Francesca Clapcich and Emily Caroe join as MMAG Ambassadors Team Francesca Clapcich Powered by 11th Hour Racing has formally joined the Marine Mammal Advisory Group (MMAG), committing to the group's Charter and embedding marine mammal protection into the heart of how the team operates at sea and on shore. by Francesca Clapcich Posted 19 May 07:03 PDT America's Cup: Luna Rossa is unveiled America's Cup: Luna Rossa is unveiled Luna Rossa has become the second team to launch for the 2027 America's Cup in Naples. Italian America's Cup Challenger Luna Rossa took to the waters off Cagliari, Sardinia, to become the second team to launch for the 2027 America's Cup in Naples. by Richard Gladwell, Sail-World.com Posted 19 May 05:30 PDT Predictwind: Inside Swim4TheOcean Predictwind: Inside Swim4TheOcean How PredictWind's live tracker brought Jono's record-breaking swim to the world When Jono Ridler completed the longest unassisted staged swim in history on 4 April, millions of people around the world watched it happen in real time. Behind that experience was PredictWind, whose live tracking and marine forecasting powered the swim. by Jodie Bakewell-White - Live Ocean Racing Posted 19 May 04:17 PDT Australia to send two powerhouse teams Australia to send two powerhouse teams To inaugural Women's International Championship Aside from the host country and neighboring Canada, the only other country that will have multiple teams at the inaugural Women's International Championship this September is faraway Australia. by Marbella Marlo / NYYC Posted 18 May 14:52 PDT 2026 iQFOiL Open Europeans in Portimão Day 1 2026 iQFOiL Open Europeans in Portimão Day 1 Tamar Steinberg takes the early lead in the Women's fleet and Finn Hawkins in the Men's The 2026 iQFOiL Open European Championships officially got under way today in Portimão, Portugal, hosted by Clube Naval de Portimão. by iQFOiL Class Association Posted 18 May 12:16 PDT IOM World Championship 2026 Day 2 IOM World Championship 2026 Day 2 To B, or not to B, that is the question. To B, or not to B, that is the question. It was a shifty and gusty day on the Queen Mother Reservoir, with rig choices often proving the difference between success and failure. by Mark Jardine Posted 18 May 11:21 PDT Cape 31 Mediterranean Round 2 in Puntaldia Cape 31 Mediterranean Round 2 in Puntaldia German team Hatari claim victory Marcus Brennecke's Hatari delivered a sensational debut performance in Puntaldia this weekend, taking overall victory at Round 2 of the Cape 31 Mediterranean Circuit hosted by Marina di Puntaldia and Yacht Club Marina Puntaldia. by Tor Tomlinson Cheney Posted 18 May 09:17 PDT 57th La Solitaire du Figaro Paprec day 1 57th La Solitaire du Figaro Paprec day 1 The fleet is now spread over 10 nautical miles There is no respite on the La Solitaire du Figaro Paprec. More than 24 hours after the start, the 35 solo sailors still racing — with Marin Carnot (Fondation Jérôme Lejeune) having dismasted near Wolf Rock — are battling upwind. by La Solitaire du Figaro Paprec Posted 18 May 08:26 PDT 49er Worlds: Carnage at Quiberon 49er Worlds: Carnage at Quiberon "I saw so many crazy things today" top sailing photographer Jesus Renedo "In 15 years of shooting the skiffs, I have never seen anything like today," said Sailing Energy photographer Jesus Renedo. "I saw so many crazy things today." by Compiled by Sail-World Posted 18 May 05:59 PDT Kiwis win 49er Worlds Kiwis win 49er Worlds Seb Menzies and George Lee Rush won the 49er World Championship in a cliffhanger of a Final. New Zealand crew of Seb Menzies and George Lee Rush won the 2026 49er World Championship in a cliffhanger of a Final race. Seb Menzies became the youngest skipper in the 30yr history of the class to win a world title. by Richard Gladwell/Sail-World.com Posted 17 May 16:45 PDT Australia's back! Australia's back! Like, did we ever leave? Not really… Like, did we ever leave? Not really… Ever since Sir Frank Packer KBE kicked it off, we've been there, or thereabouts. For instance, Grant Simmer OAM has been involved with every one of them since winning it in 1983. by John Curnow, Sail-World.com AUS Editor Posted 17 May 15:00 PDT 2026 49er, 49erFX & Nacra 17 Worlds overall 2026 49er, 49erFX & Nacra 17 Worlds overall Three first-time champions top the podiums There were three world titles up for grabs at the 49er, 49erFX and Nacra 17 World Championships, and at the end of Sunday's medal racing there were three brand new world champions. by The 49er, 49erFX & Nacra 17 Media Team Posted 17 May 14:11 PDT IOM World Championship 2026 Day 1 IOM World Championship 2026 Day 1 A shifty and gusty breeze tests the best at Datchet Water After all the preparation, measuring and behind the scenes organisation, it was go time at Datchet. The breeze built, the clouds parted, the qualifying heat allocations were made and the skippers launched for this vital stage. by Mark Jardine Posted 17 May 12:23 PDT Camden Classics Cup is just two months away Camden Classics Cup is just two months away Some of the most beautiful yachts in the world will be racing on glorious Penobscot Bay The Camden Classics Cup will be here in just two months time, and we're planning for the best event yet. Some of the most beautiful yachts in the world will make their way to Camden for two days of excited racing on glorious Penobscot Bay. by Camden Classics Cup Posted 17 May 10:17 PDT 57th La Solitaire du Figaro Paprec Start 57th La Solitaire du Figaro Paprec Start Loïs Berrehar aboard Banque Populaire emerges in the lead Caught between tension and eagerness to get going, the 36 Figaro sailors finally headed offshore for the opening leg of the 57th edition of the La Solitaire du Figaro Paprec. by La Solitaire du Figaro Paprec Posted 17 May 04:45 PDT Sailing the Coast of Mallorca with Gill Meller Sailing the Coast of Mallorca with Gill Meller Henri-Lloyd spent time with the chef and sailor Henri-Lloyd spent time with chef and sailor Gill Meller by the water, moving through the natural rhythm of the day. by Henri-Lloyd Posted 17 May 04:00 PDT 2026 Formula Kite World Championships overall 2026 Formula Kite World Championships overall 'It can't get any better than that!' Viana do Castelo delivers The classic wind and swell typical of Viana do Castelo delivered some sensational kitefoiling conditions for today's medal series, setting the stage for a fitting finale to the 2026 World Championship. by IKA / Jemima Crathorne Posted 17 May 01:52 PDT Which Vaikobi pants are right for you? Which Vaikobi pants are right for you? The range is designed to help you perform across every season and every condition Choosing the right pant will help you stay warmer when it's cold, cooler when it's hot, and more comfortable during every session. by Vaikobi Posted 16 May 23:18 PDT 2026 49er, 49erFX & Nacra 17 Worlds Day 5 2026 49er, 49erFX & Nacra 17 Worlds Day 5 ‘Man Overboard!' leaves Dutch hopes of 4th world title hanging by a thread A brief moment of ‘Man Overboard!' while leading a race might have done for the hopes of Bart Lambriex and Floris van de Werken to win their fourth 49er world title. New Zealand leads with Australia second, going into the Final Day of the 49ers. by The 49er, 49erFX & Nacra 17 Media Team Posted 16 May 15:48 PDT IOM World Championship 2026 Officially Opened IOM World Championship 2026 Officially Opened 84 skippers from 28 nations have gathered at Datchet Water Sailing Club The flags are up, the boats have been measured, the robo-buoys have their gyroscopes humming, the race team is ready and the weather is very British. by Mark Jardine Posted 16 May 14:07 PDT 57th La Solitaire du Figaro Paprec - one day to go 57th La Solitaire du Figaro Paprec - one day to go A fleet of 36 sailors will set off solo from Perros-Guirec on Sunday Spectators will need to rise a little earlier than usual to witness the start of the first leg of this legendary race, which each year reveals some of sailing's greatest talents. by La Solitaire du Figaro Paprec Posted 16 May 11:42 PDT 2026 Etchells Worlds in the books 2026 Etchells Worlds in the books Full list of recaps, photos, and award winners Five incredible days of racing in San Diego are officially in the books as the 2026 International Etchells World Championship came to a close yesterday with the crowning of 2026 World Champions and the presentation of awards across the fleet. by Etchells Class Posted 16 May 11:30 PDT The Aegean Regatta returns for the 2026 edition The Aegean Regatta returns for the 2026 edition This year's edition connects four distinctive island destinations The Aegean Regatta returns in 2026, once again setting sail across the Aegean on a unique journey of sport, culture, and discovery of Greece's maritime heritage. by Aegean Regatta Posted 16 May 07:11 PDT Finn Class News - May 2026 Finn Class News - May 2026 Gdynia Racing Guide Webinar, new Finntalks, FINNFARE, AGM update Gdynia Racing Guide Webinar, new Finntalks, FINNFARE, AGM update by Robert Deaves Posted 16 May 05:40 PDT America's Cup: Australians get new boat for old America's Cup: Australians get new boat for old The newly minted Australian America's Cup Challenge claim they are still in the "mustering" phase. While the newly minted Australian America's Cup Challenge claim they are still in the "mustering" phase of their campaign, they do start a lot further down the runway than many would give them credit. by Richard Gladwell Sail-World Posted 16 May 04:36 PDT