2026 Corsair Nationals registration open 2026 Corsair Nationals registration open This premier event is proudly sponsored by Corsair Marine International This premier event is proudly sponsored by Corsair Marine International and co-organised by Encinal Yacht Club and the Bay Area Multihull Association. by Corsair Marine Posted 5 Mar 08:29 PST Every Sailor Needs Sail Care & Repair Every Sailor Needs Sail Care & Repair Start the season strong with North Sails preseason service Start the season strong with preseason service and hardware upgrades that keep your sails performing their best. Expert care helps prevent wear and ensures reliable performance when you need it most. by North Sails Posted 5 Mar 08:00 PST Register for NWSA/SCYA Women's Sailing Conference Register for NWSA/SCYA Women's Sailing Conference Taking place March 20-22 at Long Beach, California The National Women's Sailing Association (NWSA) and Southern California Yachting Association (SCYA) have collaborated to bring the Women's Sailing Conference to Long Beach, California. by National Women's Sailing Association Posted 5 Mar 07:13 PST Diego Botín & Florian Trittel to continue in 49er Diego Botín & Florian Trittel to continue in 49er Combining the America's Cup with LA28 Olympic campaign Diego Botín and Florian Trittel have reached this stage of their careers at the very top of the sport. In October 2025, off the coast of Cagliari, they captured the one title that had eluded them in the 49er class: the world championship gold medal. by 49er Class Posted 5 Mar 05:15 PST 2026 Rolex China Sea Race day 2 2026 Rolex China Sea Race day 2 It was a tough night for some entries After slipping quietly out of Victoria Harbour, the boats sailed straight into a potent easterly flow and building seas, transforming the race from a gentle start into a full-throttle push across open water. by Vivian Ngan Posted 5 Mar 04:50 PST Rolex China Sea Race 2026 underway Rolex China Sea Race 2026 underway A spirited start, but a slow exit from the harbour It started in 1962, when three boats from Hong Kong, one for the Philippines, and a sole Japanese entry, raced from Hong Kong to Manila in what was to become known as the China Sea Race. by Guy Nowell Posted 5 Mar 03:28 PST Doyle Sails RNI: Explore Racing wins Leg 2 Doyle Sails RNI: Explore Racing wins Leg 2 Several boats have finished 476nm Leg 2 of the Doyle Sails Two Handed Round North Island Race Several boats have finished 476nm Leg 2 of the Doyle Sails Two Handed Round North Island Race which restarted from Mongonui, at 0900hrs on Monday, heading for the second stopover in Waikawa, at the top of the South Island. by Richard Gladwell Sail-World.com Posted 5 Mar 02:01 PST 400 miles to McIntyre Mini Globe Finish in Antigua 400 miles to McIntyre Mini Globe Finish in Antigua A world first race many thought impossible is reaching its conclusion The McIntyre Mini Globe race is a world first race many thought impossible. The McIntyre Golden Globe Race pushes 36ft yachts solo around the world in 212 days. The Vendée Globe 60ft yachts fly solo around in 65 days. by McIntyre Mini Globe Race Posted 4 Mar 23:54 PST Globe40 Leg 5 Update: Cape Horn Day Globe40 Leg 5 Update: Cape Horn Day Closing gap expected among the leaders After a successful rounding of Cape Horn last weekend, the competitors in the 5th leg of the GLOBE40 have begun a challenging ascent of the South Atlantic. by Sirius Events Posted 4 Mar 22:49 PST International boost for JJ Giltinan Worlds International boost for JJ Giltinan Worlds USA challenge adds another country to the 2026 championship The 2026 JJ Giltinan 18ft Skiff World Championship, presented by The Winning Group, received a last-minute boost with the entry of the first USA 18 footer team to contest the championship for seven years. by Frank Quealey Posted 4 Mar 22:39 PST 99th Bacardi Cup Day 3 99th Bacardi Cup Day 3 Hat Trick for Cayard and Kleen Paul Cayard and Frithjof Kleen are undefeated with a 1-1-1 scoreline at the 99th Bacardi Cup. Three days in, and it's been a test of endurance. by Hannah Lee Noll & Ana Stewart Posted 4 Mar 22:25 PST A Hundred Boats and 38 Nations Gather A Hundred Boats and 38 Nations Gather For the 46th St. Maarten Heineken Regatta Excitement for the 46th edition of the St. Maarten Heineken Regatta is in full force as teams made their way to the Port de Plaisance Regatta Village for Registration Day. by St. Maarten Heineken Regatta Posted 4 Mar 18:23 PST Sailing Zingaro explains use of PredictWind - 2 Sailing Zingaro explains use of PredictWind - 2 Where weather data originates, what the different models mean, and how routing is generated In Part 2 of the five part PredictWind series, James Evenson (Sailing Zingaro) breaks down where the weather data comes from, what the different models mean, and how the software generates routes based on your specific boat. by Richard Gladwell Sail-World.com Posted 4 Mar 16:16 PST Auckland Boat Show opens celebrating 25 years Auckland Boat Show opens celebrating 25 years Auckland Boat Show marks a milestone quarter-century celebration of New Zealand's marine lifestyle Auckland Boat Show marks a milestone quarter-century celebration of New Zealand's marine lifestyle, innovation and industry excellence. by Zoe Hawkins/NZ Boat Show Posted 4 Mar 14:38 PST Sam Goodchild heading for a 100% solo season Sam Goodchild heading for a 100% solo season MACIF Santé Prévoyance finishing a meticulous winter refit In a month the IMOCA MACIF Santé Prévoyance will return to the water after a meticulous winter refit at the MerConcept shipyard in Concarneau. There is barely time to get reacquainted with the boat before the first major event looms: the 1000 Race. by IMOCA MACIF Posted 4 Mar 13:57 PST Vaikobi Duffel Bags built for marine environments Vaikobi Duffel Bags built for marine environments Need to carry a load of gear, and keep wet and dry separated? Need to carry a load of gear, and keep wet and dry separated? Meet our 2 duffel bags: built for marine environments. by Vaikobi Posted 4 Mar 12:30 PST 2030-2031 World Sailing Championships bids open 2030-2031 World Sailing Championships bids open World Sailing is inviting MNAs, venues, organisations and cities to submit bids World Sailing is inviting Member National Authorities (MNAs), venues, organisations and cities to submit bids for the 2030-2031 World Sailing Championships, the primary Olympic qualification event for the Brisbane 2032 Olympic Games. by World Sailing Posted 4 Mar 09:09 PST 2026 Rolex China Sea Race underway 2026 Rolex China Sea Race underway Asia's preeminent offshore sailing event set sail today at 1120hrs from Victoria Harbour Asia's preeminent offshore sailing event, the Rolex China Sea Race 2026, set sail today at 1120hrs from Victoria Harbour. An impressive fleet of 20 yachts began the iconic 565nm passage from Hong Kong to Subic Bay, Philippines. by Vivian Ngan Posted 4 Mar 03:23 PST Landmark Study by The Magenta Project Landmark Study by The Magenta Project Two-Thirds Report Discrimination across sailing and the Marine Industry The Magenta Project, in collaboration with 11th Hour Racing and World Sailing, has today released the results of the 2x25 Review. by The Magenta Project Posted 4 Mar 01:35 PST 99th Bacardi Cup Day 2 99th Bacardi Cup Day 2 Cayard and Kleen Go Two for Two The 99th Bacardi Cup delivered another classic Biscayne Bay test on Tuesday, as a steady 13 to 15 knots from the east powered the fleet through Race two of six. by Hannah Lee Noll Posted 3 Mar 22:16 PST Shows, Spectating and Season Highlights Shows, Spectating and Season Highlights The Dinghy Show, Sydney SailGP and upcoming JJ Giltinan Trophy make for a packed schedule It feels like my feet didn't hit the ground at the RYA Dinghy & Watersports Show. The event, held on the penultimate weekend of February in Farnborough, traditionally fires the starting signal for the UK season, and was as busy as I ever remember it. by Mark Jardine Posted 3 Mar 12:00 PST 2026 Rolex China Sea Race starts Wednesday 2026 Rolex China Sea Race starts Wednesday This year's lineup features entries from all over the world The anticipation is palpable at the Royal Hong Kong Yacht Club (RHKYC) as crews prepare to compete in the renowned 2026 Rolex China Sea Race. by Vivian Ngan Posted 3 Mar 03:46 PST Sailing Zingaro explains use of PredictWind - 1 Sailing Zingaro explains use of PredictWind - 1 First of a four part series in which James Everson explains his practical use of PredictWind Sailing Zingaro's James Everson gives a clear, practical introduction using PredictWind to show what modern weather tools can do for sailors, mixing technology with practical seamanship and planning, to help you have a safe and enjoyable passage. by Richard Gladwell Sail-World.com Posted 3 Mar 01:04 PST Sam Goodchild and Henri-Lloyd Ocean PRO Sam Goodchild and Henri-Lloyd Ocean PRO His rise in the IMOCA class has made him one of the most highly respected stars of offshore sailing Sam Goodchild has spent nearly as much time sailing as he has ashore in the past few years. His rise in the IMOCA class has made him one of the most highly respected stars of offshore sailing. by Mark Jardine Posted 3 Mar 00:30 PST Vaikobi 18ft Skiff Racing Vaikobi 18ft Skiff Racing A personal partnership with Australia's 18s When the 27-boat fleet lines up for Race 1 of the JJ Giltinan 18ft Skiff Worlds, one of the leading teams in the regatta will be Vaikobi, skippered by Kirk Mitchel, with Andrew Stephenson on the sheet and Daniel Barnett in the bow. by Frank Quealey Posted 2 Mar 22:52 PST 99th Bacardi Cup Day 1 99th Bacardi Cup Day 1 77 Stars power across Biscayne Bay on the Opening Day The 99th Bacardi Cup opened Monday with champagne sailing and a close finish that set the tone for the week ahead. On a 15 to 17 knot champagne day, 77 Star teams charged off the line on Biscayne Bay for the first of six scheduled races. by Hannah Lee Noll Posted 2 Mar 22:05 PST Doyle Sails RNI: Update from Leg 2 Doyle Sails RNI: Update from Leg 2 The 26 boat fleet are on the tough and longer 476-nautical-mile passage from Mangonui to Waikawa Leg 2 of the Doyle Sails Two Handed Round North Island Race restarted from Mongonui, at 0900hrs on Monday and is headed for the second stopover in Waikawa, at the top of the South Island. by Richard Gladwell Sail-World.com Posted 2 Mar 17:09 PST Superyacht Challenge Antigua Ready to Set Sail Superyacht Challenge Antigua Ready to Set Sail An exceptional fleet is set for four days of spirited racing The 15th edition of the Superyacht Challenge Antigua returns to Nelson's Dockyard, bringing together an exceptional fleet for four days of spirited racing in Antigua with laid-back parties in one of the most beautiful natural harbours in the world. by Louay Habib Posted 2 Mar 14:19 PST A Q&A on the Thistle Midwinters East Championship A Q&A on the Thistle Midwinters East Championship A Q&A with Tommy Glenn and Suzie Domagala on the 2026 Thistle Midwinters East Championship Some sailboat designs just look right, and in ways that sometimes portend future trends in yacht design. Such is the case with the Thistle, a 17-foot centerboard dinghy that was designed by Gorden “Sandy” Douglass in 1945. by David Schmidt Posted 2 Mar 08:00 PST 2026 Rolex Middle Sea Race Registration Open 2026 Rolex Middle Sea Race Registration Open One of offshore sailing's most celebrated challenges The Royal Malta Yacht Club (RMYC) is pleased to confirm that the Notice of Race for the 47th Rolex Middle Sea Race is now available online, with entries officially open for one of offshore sailing's most celebrated challenges. by Rolex Middle Sea Race Posted 2 Mar 06:18 PST Optiorange 2026 in Valencia overall Optiorange 2026 in Valencia overall Finland's Sisu Selio and Spain's Mª Antonia Peñalver crowned champions The Optiorange 2026 now has new owners. Finland's Sisu Selio (Brando Seglare) and Spain's Mª Antonia Peñalver (CN Mar Menor Los Alcázares) have been proclaimed champions of the eighth edition. by Pep Portas Posted 1 Mar 11:18 PST Finding the Perfect Single-Handed Challenge Finding the Perfect Single-Handed Challenge My Two-Year Journey into the 2.4mR Class Two years ago, I was a fifty-something, sailor looking for my next chapter on the water. I wanted a boat that was technical, rewarding, and tactical—yet didn't demand the raw physical punishment of a Laser or Moth. by Steve Gilbert Posted 1 Mar 07:16 PST KPMG Sydney Sail Grand Prix Overall KPMG Sydney Sail Grand Prix Overall Canfield leads U.S. SailGP Team to Historic Win The U.S. SailGP Team has won the KPMG Sydney Sail Grand Prix, sailing to victory ahead of Emirates GBR in second and Los Gallos in third. It marks the team's first event win since Cádiz in Season 4, and Canfield's first ever in SailGP. by SailGP Posted 1 Mar 02:33 PST SailGP: Their Finest Hour - Why USA won in Sydney SailGP: Their Finest Hour - Why USA won in Sydney All-USA team answers critics with a well executed strategy in fickle Sydney breeze. The USA SailGP team, skippered by matchracing champion, Taylor Canfield answered their long-standing critics with an emphatic win in the Final of KPMG SailGP Sydney. However it wasn't the Finest Hour for the TV/Video coverage of the finish. by Richard Gladwell - Sail-World Posted 1 Mar 00:24 PST Portugal Grand Prix Round 2 at Vilamoura overall Portugal Grand Prix Round 2 at Vilamoura overall Winners decided in the 470, 49er, 49erFX, ILCA 7 and ILCA 6 classes The 8th Portugal Grand Prix – Round 2 concluded Saturday in Vilamoura, with final races sailed in a northerly breeze that stabilized through the afternoon, allowing the majority of the scheduled program to be completed. by Vilamoura Sailing / Prow Group Posted 28 Feb 23:10 PST Globe40 Leg 5 Update: Cape Horn Day Globe40 Leg 5 Update: Cape Horn Day Six crews crossed the famous shores of this remote Chilean island on Saturday February 28, 2026, will be remembered by the 2nd edition of the GLOBE40 as the day the crews of the race rounded Cape Horn, a milestone marked by symbolic passages. by Sirius Events Posted 28 Feb 21:44 PST Doyle Sails RNI: Explore Racing first to Mangonui Doyle Sails RNI: Explore Racing first to Mangonui Doyle Sails RNI-2H: Thrilling opening leg from Victoria Wharf Devonport to Mangonui. The 2026 Doyle Sails Round North Island Two Handed Yacht Race came to life this weekend with a thrilling opening leg from Victoria Wharf Devonport to Mangonui. by Chris Woodhams Posted 28 Feb 21:17 PST 2026 RORC Caribbean 600 - Worthy of its legacy 2026 RORC Caribbean 600 - Worthy of its legacy Each year the subtle changes to the trade winds write a different script The eleven islands of the course have not changed, yet each year the subtle changes to the trade winds write a different script, as does the profound experience of the international alumni of sailors that take part. by Louay Habib / RORC Posted 28 Feb 11:03 PST Supporting next generation of elite female coaches Supporting next generation of elite female coaches Applications are now open for the Women in Sport High Performance Pathway (WISH) Programme World Sailing is excited to announce that applications are now open for the Women in Sport High Performance Pathway (WISH) Programme, a unique initiative designed to increase female representation in elite sport coaching. by World Sailing Posted 28 Feb 06:51 PST KPMG Sydney Sail Grand Prix Day 1 KPMG Sydney Sail Grand Prix Day 1 Spain seize sunset lead Spain were the form team on day one in Sydney, sailing into the sunset with two wins in four fleet races. Those unafraid to make bold, decisive moves were rewarded around the split Shark Island racetrack. by SailGP Posted 28 Feb 03:35 PST