Olympic class racing, Caribbean racing, Globe40 Olympic class racing, Caribbean racing, Globe40 Important times to be speed checking against rivals The Los Angeles 2028 Olympics might still be more than two years over the horizon, but for Olympic hopefuls and medal-ceremony contenders alike, these are important times to be speed checking against rivals. by David Schmidt Posted 7 Apr 15:00 UTC Rolex Middle Sea Race attracts both new and old Rolex Middle Sea Race attracts both new and old The 47th edition has already attracted a positive burst of entries With six months to go before its spectacular start in Grand Harbour, the 47th edition of the Rolex Middle Sea Race has already attracted a positive burst of entries. by Rolex Middle Sea Race Posted 7 Apr 13:11 UTC America's Cup: Marzio Perrelli to head ACP America's Cup: Marzio Perrelli to head ACP America's Cup Partnership (ACP) has now confirmed Marzio Perrelli as CEO As reported in Sail-World and some Italian media in mid-February, the America's Cup Partnership (ACP) has now confirmed former Sky Italy as Executive Vice President, Marzio Perrelli as Chief Executive Officer. by ACP/Sail-World Posted 7 Apr 09:15 UTC Hansa Worlds to be held at Sciez-sur-Léman, France Hansa Worlds to be held at Sciez-sur-Léman, France Set on the shores of Europe's largest lake in May 2027 The Hansa World Championship, held every two years, will come to France for the first time since its creation in 2007. Set on the shores of Europe's largest lake, at Sciez-sur-Léman from May 1 to 8, 2027 by Agence TB Press Posted 7 Apr 07:45 UTC Globe40 Leg 6 Update Globe40 Leg 6 Update Fierce Strategies and Competitions on the Road to Lorient Having set off a week ago from Recife, Brazil, the eight competitors in the final leg of the 2025/2026 GLOBE40 have already encountered several different conditions. by Sirius Events Posted 7 Apr 04:59 UTC Antigua Racing Cup starts on Wednesday Antigua Racing Cup starts on Wednesday Inaugural event bursts onto the Caribbean scene This week, the inaugural Antigua Racing Cup will burst onto the Caribbean scene, blending cutting-edge race technology with Antigua's spectacular natural racecourse. by Louay Habib / Antigua Racing Cup Posted 7 Apr 00:36 UTC Mission Accomplished! Mission Accomplished! Keeping it in the family was always really the main mission. Just ask him… Keeping it in the family was always really the main mission. Just ask him… Now at 138 days and some change, Tristan Gourlay has shaved a fair old chunk off the 179 days and change his dad, Ken, set 19 and a bit years ago. by John Curnow, Sail-World.com AUS Editor Posted 6 Apr 22:00 UTC Mach 6.5 / Open 7.50 at Spi Ouest-France overall Mach 6.5 / Open 7.50 at Spi Ouest-France overall Dimension Polyant and Banque Populaire triumph in Quiberon Bay Open 7.50: Banque Populaire, a well-deserved victory through consistent performance by Class Open Mach Posted 6 Apr 13:31 UTC Open Skiff Eurochallenge & RS Aero Nationals Final Open Skiff Eurochallenge & RS Aero Nationals Final Strong local results, with Fabio Serra taking overall victory Three days of racing came to a close in Porto Rotondo, where Yacht Club Porto Rotondo organised the opening round of the Open Skiff Eurochallenge together with the RS Aero National Regatta, under the authority of the Italian Sailing Federation. by Elena Giolai Posted 6 Apr 10:37 UTC 505 Euro Cup Series Leg 1 in La Rochelle overall 505 Euro Cup Series Leg 1 in La Rochelle overall The 42 teams racing have enjoyed tight and interesting racing in varied conditions The third and final day of the first 505 Euro Cup of 2026 concluded in La Rochelle on Sunday, hosted by La Rochelle Nautique, a lovely club on the West Coast of France. The 42 teams racing have enjoyed tight and interesting racing in varied conditions. by Mike Holt Posted 6 Apr 08:14 UTC 52nd St. Thomas International Regatta overall 52nd St. Thomas International Regatta overall Privateer, Cachondo, Papi & Boogie Board Bandits are Class Winners Colorful spinnakers on the IC24 class boats popped up like Easter bonnets on parade on the third and final day of racing at the 2026 St. Thomas International Regatta (STIR). by Carol Bareuther Posted 6 Apr 05:39 UTC 2026 29er EuroCup 4 in Carnon overall 2026 29er EuroCup 4 in Carnon overall An intense and demanding week of racing The 4th stage of the 2026 29er Eurocup in Carnon has officially come to an end after an intense and demanding week of racing. by 29er Class Posted 5 Apr 21:48 UTC 2026 29er EuroCup 4 in Carnon Day 3 2026 29er EuroCup 4 in Carnon Day 3 Leaderboard take shape ahead of the final day The 2026 29er Eurocup in Carnon reaches its thrilling conclusion today. After three days of challenging and shifty conditions, French crews continue to dominate the leaderboard, with Mostini / Bunel leading overall, followed by Madec / Gendrot. by 29er Class Posted 5 Apr 09:54 UTC 55th Trofeo Princesa Sofia Mallorca Prize Giving 55th Trofeo Princesa Sofia Mallorca Prize Giving Swedes Emil Järudd and Hanna Jonsson award the Sofia Trophy as overall winners The awards ceremony for the 55th Trofeo Princesa Sofia Mallorca by FERGUS Hotels brought the curtain down on a thrilling edition, which saw the debut of new competition formats ahead of the 2028 Los Angeles Games. by Trofeo S.A.R. Princesa Sofía Posted 5 Apr 06:48 UTC 505 Euro Cup Series Leg 1 in La Rochelle Day 2 505 Euro Cup Series Leg 1 in La Rochelle Day 2 The sunshine breaks through on the west coast of France Day 2 of the 505 Euro Cup in La Rochelle, France saw a change of conditions, from the rain and fresh breeze of Friday, to a lighter southerly and a warmer and eventually sunny day. The change of weather also brought a change to the leaderboard. by Mike Holt Posted 5 Apr 06:13 UTC 52nd St. Thomas International Regatta Day 2 52nd St. Thomas International Regatta Day 2 Privateer, Cachondo, ISCA, and Boobie Board Bandits Lead Puerto Rico's Marco Teixidor is already thinking about his tactics and strategy going into Sunday's last day of sailing in the 52nd St. Thomas International Regatta (STIR). by Carol Bareuther Posted 5 Apr 03:03 UTC Enel Rio SailGP: Will ask plenty of Questions Enel Rio SailGP: Will ask plenty of Questions Racing on the Stadium course in the Rio 2016 Olympics, saw reputations made and destroyed. SailGP lands in Rio for its long-awaited South American debut, where iconic scenery meets wildly unpredictable racing. by SailGP Media Posted 5 Apr 01:07 UTC US Sailors shine in Palma with two Silver Medals US Sailors shine in Palma with two Silver Medals Nevin Snow and Ian MacDiarmid delivered a standout performance in the 49er class After six days of competition on the Bay of Palma at the 55th Trofeo Princesa Sofía, Nevin Snow and Ian MacDiarmid delivered a standout performance in the 49er class, securing the silver medal. by US Sailing Posted 5 Apr 00:54 UTC NZL Sailing Team: Palma - Day 6 NZL Sailing Team: Palma - Day 6 George Gautrey finished fifth in the ILCA 7 in the first major international regatta for 2026 George Gautrey has made a strong start to his international season, finishing fifth in the ILCA 7 at the 2026 Princess Sofia Regatta in Palma de Mallorca. by Eduan Roos/Yachting Posted 4 Apr 23:16 UTC Wearn wins at Trofeo Princesa Sofía Wearn wins at Trofeo Princesa Sofía Commanding return as Australian Sailing Team shows depth in Palma Double Olympic Champion Matt Wearn has made a commanding return to international racing, taking out the ILCA 7 title at the Trofeo Princesa Sofía, the opening Sailing Grand Slam of the season. by Lisa Darmanin / Australian Sailing Team Posted 4 Apr 20:44 UTC Open Skiff Eurochallenge & RS Aero Nationals day 2 Open Skiff Eurochallenge & RS Aero Nationals day 2 Local sailors in the spotlight A splendid second day in Porto Rotondo for the opening stage of the O'pen Skiff Eurochallenge and the 1st RS Aero National Regatta, organised by Yacht Club Porto Rotondo. by Elena Giolai Posted 4 Apr 18:44 UTC Mach 6.5 / Open 7.50 at Spi Ouest-France Day 2 Mach 6.5 / Open 7.50 at Spi Ouest-France Day 2 Sportboats shine in Quiberon Bay Quiberon Bay provided a very pleasant setting this Saturday for the Open 7.50 and Mach 6.5 classes at the Spi Ouest-France Banque Populaire Grand Ouest regatta. by Class Open Mach Posted 4 Apr 18:17 UTC 470 Class at 55th Trofeo Princesa Sofia overall 470 Class at 55th Trofeo Princesa Sofia overall Jordi Xammar and Marta Cardona win “at home” The 55th edition of the Trofeo Princesa Sofía, held last week in Palma Bay, marked the opening event of this year's Sailing Grand Slam. Jordi Xammar and Marta Cardona won the regatta. by International 470 Class Association Posted 4 Apr 17:47 UTC 55th Trofeo Princesa Sofia Mallorca overall 55th Trofeo Princesa Sofia Mallorca overall Thrilling Finals showdowns as ten Sofía titles decided on glorious Bay of Palma The sun shone and the sea breeze blew exactly as per the script for a blockbuster finale to Palma, Mallorca's giant 55 Trofeo Princesa Sofía Mallorca by FERGUS Hotels, the curtain raiser to the 2026 Olympic classes season. by Trofeo S.A.R. Princesa Sofía Posted 4 Apr 16:19 UTC Antonia and Georgia Lewin-LaFrance win gold Antonia and Georgia Lewin-LaFrance win gold 49erFX class winners at the Princess Sofia Trophy in Palma Canadian sailors Antonia and Georgia Lewin-LaFrance won the gold medal in 49erFX at the first Grand Slam regatta of the season, the Princess Sofia Trophy, which ended on Saturday in Palma de Mallorca, Spain. by Sail Canada Posted 4 Apr 15:48 UTC 49er, 49erFX & Nacra 17 at Princesa Sofía overall 49er, 49erFX & Nacra 17 at Princesa Sofía overall Titles decided after a week of tight racing and a few late twists It was a big final day at the Trofeo Princesa Sofía, with titles decided across all three Olympic fleets after a week of tight racing and a few late twists. by 49er & Nacra 17 Sailing Posted 4 Apr 15:35 UTC Antigua Racing Cup Preview Antigua Racing Cup Preview High-tech racing with a pinch of Antiguan flair This April, the inaugural Antigua Racing Cup will burst onto the Caribbean scene, blending cutting-edge race technology with Antigua's spectacular natural racecourse. by Louay Habib / Antigua Racing Cup Posted 4 Apr 13:40 UTC J/24 European at Trelleborg Båtsällskap Preview J/24 European at Trelleborg Båtsällskap Preview International Sailing Competition Comes to Gislövs Läge In August 2026, the international sailing world will turn its attention to Gislövs Läge, just outside Trelleborg. Trelleborgs Båtsällskap will host the J/24 European Championship, marking the largest event in the club's history. by Monica Persson Posted 4 Apr 10:20 UTC MAC 24 Hour Challenge at Milnerton Aquatic Club MAC 24 Hour Challenge at Milnerton Aquatic Club 24 hour sailors put to the test in light conditions 24 teams started the MAC 24 Hour Challenge at noon on Saturday 28th March 2026, at Milnerton Aquatic Club, Cape Town, South Africa. by Mark Algra Posted 4 Apr 09:25 UTC Glenn Ashby SailGP Team France for Rio Glenn Ashby SailGP Team France for Rio Replacing Leigh McMillan as he recovers from a shoulder injury Glenn Ashby is set to join the DS Automobiles SailGP Team France as wing trimmer from the Rio Sail Grand Prix, replacing Leigh McMillan as he recovers from a shoulder injury sustained following the Auckland incident. by France SailGP Team Posted 4 Apr 08:58 UTC 470 Class at 55th Trofeo Princesa Sofia day 5 470 Class at 55th Trofeo Princesa Sofia day 5 Top 10 teams selected: 470 fleet ready for the Medal Series The final day of the elimination series concluded in excellent conditions in the Bay of Palma. Despite a short delay in the morning, two races were completed smoothly, setting the stage for the Medal Series. by International 470 Class Association Posted 4 Apr 07:17 UTC 52nd St. Thomas International Regatta Day 1 52nd St. Thomas International Regatta Day 1 St. Thomas Shows Its 'Best Sailing in the World' Conditions If there were a brochure showcasing the best place in the world to sail, today would have been the day to create it in St. Thomas. Ideal conditions set the stage for the opening day, delivering an almost flawless experience for competitors. by Carol Bareuther Posted 4 Apr 02:06 UTC Canadian sailors in 2nd place with one day to go Canadian sailors in 2nd place with one day to go The Canadian team finished the 14 races with 36 points Canadian sailors Antonia and Georgia Lewin-LaFrance are in second place heading into the final day of the first Grand Slam regatta of the season, the Princess Sofia Trophy, which ends on Saturday in Palma de Mallorca, Spain. by Sail Canada Posted 4 Apr 01:54 UTC 2026 29er EuroCup 4 in Carnon Day 2 2026 29er EuroCup 4 in Carnon Day 2 Full schedule completed with tight racing across the fleet Day 2 of Eurocup 4 delivered a full and intense racing schedule. After one race was recovered for the Red and Purple fleets, the Race Committee successfully completed four additional races for the entire fleet. by 29er Class Posted 3 Apr 21:39 UTC 49er, 49erFX & Nacra 17 at Princesa Sofía Day 5 49er, 49erFX & Nacra 17 at Princesa Sofía Day 5 American pair Nevin Snow and Ian MacDiarmid lead the 49er fleet American pair Nevin Snow and Ian MacDiarmid lead the 49er fleet after a valuable recovery from an early start in second of the skiffs' three races today. by 49er & Nacra 17 Sailing Posted 3 Apr 20:43 UTC Mach 6.5 / Open 7.50 at Spi Ouest-France Day 1 Mach 6.5 / Open 7.50 at Spi Ouest-France Day 1 A challenging start with overcast skies, passing showers, and a breeze of 17 to 23 knots The regatta began this Friday in challenging conditions. Overcast skies, passing showers, and a steady breeze of 17 to 23 knots: the Spi Ouest-France Banque Populaire Grand Ouest regatta didn't hold back in hosting its first races. by Class Open Mach Posted 3 Apr 20:24 UTC 505 Euro Cup Series Leg 1 in La Rochelle Day 1 505 Euro Cup Series Leg 1 in La Rochelle Day 1 Three races for the 43 boats racing from 7 countries The first event of the 2026 505 Euro Cup kicked off in La Rochelle France today with 43 boats racing from 7 countries. The weather was chilly with a moderate breeze out of the west to test the teams. by Mike Holt Posted 3 Apr 20:16 UTC Wearn in Gold Medal Contention Wearn in Gold Medal Contention On Return to International Racing at the Trofeo Princesa Sofía In his return to major international competition for the first time since the Paris 2024 Olympic Games, Matt Wearn will fight for gold at the Trofeo Princesa Sofía, capping off an impressive week of racing in Palma, Mallorca. by Lisa Darmanin / Australian Sailing Team Posted 3 Apr 20:05 UTC 55th Trofeo Princesa Sofia Mallorca day 5 55th Trofeo Princesa Sofia Mallorca day 5 Palma Set to Deliver Classic Sofía Finale After a week of racing in challenging offshore winds Saturday's medal showdowns for the 10 Olympic class titles at the 55th Trofeo Princesa Sofía Mallorca by FERGUS Hotels look set to be blessed with perfect conditions. by Trofeo S.A.R. Princesa Sofía Posted 3 Apr 19:57 UTC Open Skiff Eurochallenge & RS Aero Nationals day 1 Open Skiff Eurochallenge & RS Aero Nationals day 1 Three races for all fleets on the opening day The opening day of the first stage of the Open Skiff Eurochallenge and the first RS Aero National Regatta ended on a high note in Porto Rotondo, with three races completed for all fleets. by Elena Giolai Posted 3 Apr 19:04 UTC