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 24 Jun 01:27 NZST 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 25 Jun 01:51 NZST 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 17:44 NZST 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 16:04 NZST 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 07:31 NZST 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 07:12 NZST 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 06:36 NZST 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 06:28 NZST 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 05:19 NZST 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 05:15 NZST 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 05:04 NZST 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 22:40 NZST Rivalry and revelry coming to Airlie Beach Rivalry and revelry coming to Airlie Beach At Jeanneau and 74 Islands Airlie Beach Race Week Entries in the Rating Passage division at Jeanneau and 74 Islands Airlie Beach Race Week (ABRW) are on the rise, so the competition the 38th running of the regatta, to be held from 6-13 August is looking stronger than it has for years. by Di Pearson/ABRW media Posted 24 Jun 21:31 NZST 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 17:46 NZST 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 10:18 NZST 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 07:27 NZST 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 07:14 NZST 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 07:10 NZST 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 05:04 NZST 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 24 Jun 03:17 NZST 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 23:00 NZST 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 22:40 NZST 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 22:35 NZST 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 21:01 NZST 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 19:53 NZST 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 17:32 NZST 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 10:18 NZST 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 07:58 NZST 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 04:01 NZST 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 23 Jun 03:00 NZST 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 22:18 NZST Seldén Mast introduces new Rig Tension Car Seldén Mast introduces new Rig Tension Car Suitable for dinghy jib halyard systems Seldén Mast has launched a new Rig Tension Car, a practical and cost-effective upgrade for dinghy jib halyard tension systems that replaces the traditional hook and block arrangement with a single, integrated fitting. by Seldén Mast Posted 22 Jun 20:00 NZST SailGP: Black Foils 5th in Canada SailGP: Black Foils 5th in Canada Black Foils were involved in a three-boat-wide finish in the last race of their Flight After some careful match racing by Black Foils Driver Peter Burling and an eventual three-boat-wide finish, Los Gallos just managed to finish ahead of Rockwool to book a place in the event final. by Ben Mackey Posted 22 Jun 09:49 NZST Los Gallos Claim Canada Sail Grand Prix Title Los Gallos Claim Canada Sail Grand Prix Title Spain deny Artemis in a race that goes down to the wire Los Gallos claimed their first event win of the 2026 Season, defeating the Artemis SailGP Team in a four-boat final that went down to the wire at the Canada Sail Grand Prix. by SailGP Posted 22 Jun 09:30 NZST SailGP: Spain win first four boat Final SailGP: Spain win first four boat Final Los Gallos had an end-to-end win in the first four-boat SailGP Final in Halifax Harbour. Spanish Olympic Gold medallist, Diego Botin and his well-credentialed crew aboard Los Gallos, had an end-to-end win in the first four-boat SailGP Final in Halifax Harbour. by Richard Gladwell/Sail-World.com Posted 22 Jun 09:08 NZST 2026 Newport Bermuda Race: June 21 Recap 2026 Newport Bermuda Race: June 21 Recap Black Jack 100 Collects Line Honors, Narrowly Misses Race Record In the week hours of Sunday morning, Tristan Le Brun's Black Jack 100 crossed the finish line under St. David's Lighthouse. by Bermuda Race Media Posted 22 Jun 08:12 NZST 19th Puig Vela Clàssica Barcelona preview 19th Puig Vela Clàssica Barcelona preview Catalan coastline will once again become an international showcase for classic sailing The Puig Vela Clàssica Barcelona will return to Barcelona waters from July 8 to 11, 2026 for its 19th edition, firmly established as one of the Mediterranean's leading classic sailing events. by Covadonga Muñoz Posted 22 Jun 02:25 NZST The Globe40 2028-2029 countdown begins The Globe40 2028-2029 countdown begins The finish line of this second edition marks much more than the end of an adventure The finish line of this second edition marks much more than the end of an adventure. by Sirius Events Posted 22 Jun 00:46 NZST Grand Return of the J Class Grand Return of the J Class At Les Voiles de Saint-Tropez The perfect blend of sport, elegance, and conviviality will once again take centre stage from September 26 to October 4, when the 28th edition of Les Voiles de Saint-Tropez takes place. by Maguelonne Turcat Posted 21 Jun 23:42 NZST Future match racing stars set for Worlds Future match racing stars set for Worlds Promising young sailors gather in Middelfart, Denmark Some of the most promising young sailors in the world will gather in Middelfart this June when the Youth Match Racing Worlds 2026 - powered by Bunker One takes place from 21-25 June in the waters of the Little Belt. by Mick Anderson Posted 21 Jun 19:43 NZST SailGP: Black Foils in event final hunt SailGP: Black Foils in event final hunt The Black Foils have made a successful return to SailGP action after four months away The Black Foils have made a successful return to SailGP action after four months away on a tricky weather day in Halifax. by Ben Mackey Posted 21 Jun 13:09 NZST 2026 Newport Bermuda Race: June 20 Recap 2026 Newport Bermuda Race: June 20 Recap The fleet is well out of sight of land and has now been thrashing its way through the North Atlantic The Gulf Stream Show powered By Palm Beach Motor Yachts Episode 1 and Black Jack 100 closes in on the Onion Patch by Bermuda Race Media Posted 21 Jun 12:21 NZST SailGP: Funky day in Halifax SailGP: Funky day in Halifax Light winds and abandoned races put pressure on crews on opening day in Halifax. Australia and Sweden lead the fleet after a shifty opening day of the Canada Sail Grand Prix, putting down early markers on Halifax Harbour. Several races were abandoned or sailed on shortened courses. by SailGP Media, Edited by Sail-World. Posted 21 Jun 11:16 NZST Ensis ENGADINWING WingFoil Racing World Cup Final Ensis ENGADINWING WingFoil Racing World Cup Final A breathtaking conclusion today on Lake Silvaplana The 2026 Ensis ENGADINWING WingFoil Racing World Cup Switzerland reached a breathtaking conclusion today on Lake Silvaplana, proving once again that in the world of high-stakes foiling, it is never over until the final reach. by IWSA Media Posted 21 Jun 09:46 NZST Sled claims Rolex TP52 World Championship Sled claims Rolex TP52 World Championship Second place for Swedish team Trinity Racing, third for Germany's Platoon Aviation Sled has been crowned the winner of the 2026 Rolex TP52 World Championship after nine fiercely contested races. by Yacht Club Costa Smeralda Posted 21 Jun 06:51 NZST Rolex TP52 Worlds 2026 - A fitting celebration Rolex TP52 Worlds 2026 - A fitting celebration The championship gathered a record fleet of 15 entries sailed by some of the finest sailors. Against the spectacular backdrop of the Costa Smeralda, the Rolex TP52 World Championship 2026 delivered a compelling demonstration of achievement at the highest level of grand prix monohull racing. by Quinag Posted 21 Jun 06:16 NZST The dragon's passage to Loro Piana Giraglia glory The dragon's passage to Loro Piana Giraglia glory The 2026 edition delivered everything that gives this event its enduring place in offshore racing The 73rd Loro Piana Giraglia closed in Genoa with a story worthy of one of the Mediterranean's great classic races. by Yacht Club Italiano Posted 21 Jun 06:05 NZST Rolex TP52 Worlds in Porto Cervo overall Rolex TP52 Worlds in Porto Cervo overall In Porto Cervo three is the magic number for Sled Takashi Okura's Sled team clinched the Rolex TP52 World Championship title in Porto Cervo, Sardinia today with a typically assured third place finish achieved in the biggest, most competitive fleet of 15 boats from 11 different nations. by 52 Super Series Posted 21 Jun 05:55 NZST