Round the Island Race photos from Martin Augustus Round the Island Race photos from Martin Augustus The sunshine definitely helped make everything sparkle Martin Augustus has kindly shared his shots from the start of the RTIR at Cowes this morning. The sunshine definitely helped make everything sparkle. by Martin Augustus Posted 12 Jul 03:45 AEST 470 Junior World Championship starts in Gdynia 470 Junior World Championship starts in Gdynia 55 entries, 19 nations, 5 days of racing starts today The 2026 470 Junior World Championship will take place in Gdynia, Poland, from 11 to 17 July 2026 as part of Gdynia Sailing Days, the largest sailing festival in the Baltic region and Northern Europe. by International 470 Class Association Posted 12 Jul 03:38 AEST Round the Island Race Ingrid Abery Photo Gallery Round the Island Race Ingrid Abery Photo Gallery Catching the fleet as they exited the Western Solent, past Hurst Castle and on to the Needles Ingrid Abery was out on the water in the spectacular conditions to catch the Round the Island Race fleet as they exited the Western Solent, past Hurst Castle and on to the Needles. Enjoy her fantastic photos! by Ingrid Abery Posted 12 Jul 02:17 AEST Les Voiles de Saint-Tropez preparation under way Les Voiles de Saint-Tropez preparation under way Organisation built on proven experience and a constant attention to detail The organisation of Les Voiles de Saint-Tropez, whose 28th edition will take place from 26 September to 4 October, is built on proven experience and a constant attention to detail. by Maguelonne Turcat Posted 12 Jul 01:28 AEST 2nd America's Cup Hall of Fame Challenge Preview 2nd America's Cup Hall of Fame Challenge Preview Set for October 3-4 at Newport, Rhode Island The Herreshoff Museum and the America's Cup Hall of Fame are proud to announce the 2026 America's Cup Hall of Fame Challenge, set to take place October 3-4, 2026, in Newport, Rhode Island. by Richard Matthews Posted 12 Jul 00:30 AEST Round the Island Race Tim Jeffreys Photo Gallery Round the Island Race Tim Jeffreys Photo Gallery Tim Jeffreys caught the action in the Solent as the fleet of over 800 yachts set off Tim Jeffreys caught the action in the Solent as the fleet of over 800 yachts set off from Cowes for the Round the Island Race 2026. by Tim Jeffreys Posted 11 Jul 19:50 AEST Philip Köster and Daida Ruano defend their titles Philip Köster and Daida Ruano defend their titles At Gran Canaria Gloria Windsurf World Cup Pozo Izquierdo delivered another unforgettable day of competition as stronger winds finally arrived after the calima died down this Thursday, providing the ideal stage for an action-packed day at the Gran Canaria Gloria Windsurf World Cup. by Gran Canaria Windsurf World Cup Posted 11 Jul 19:10 AEST BLT's Perfect Eight Seals Cork Week Overall Win BLT's Perfect Eight Seals Cork Week Overall Win Sam Laidlaw's Royal Yacht Squadron Quarter Tonner completed a perfect week Sam Laidlaw's Royal Yacht Squadron Quarter Tonner BLT completed a perfect Cork Week, winning all eight races sailed in IRC Three to win the overall prize for Cork Week, the Kinsale Kettle. by Louay Habib Posted 11 Jul 18:19 AEST International Moth UK Nationals Day 2 International Moth UK Nationals Day 2 Four fantastic races for the fleet on Friday in a fourteen knot breeze After basking in the sunshine and bimbling on the boats while looking out on a millpond Portland Harbour on Thursday, the wind filled in as predicted on Friday to provide four fantastic races for the fleet in a 14 knot breeze from the South East. by Mark Jardine Posted 11 Jul 08:24 AEST 2026 505 Worlds at Hayling Island Day 4 2026 505 Worlds at Hayling Island Day 4 Consistency brings the biggest reward After yesterday's lay day, the wind decided to set some different tests for the 90 boats contesting the 505 World Championships at Hayling Island Sailing Club. by Chris Thorne Posted 11 Jul 07:58 AEST Gran Canaria GLORIA World Cup day 5 Gran Canaria GLORIA World Cup day 5 Köster and Ruano reign at home In front of a home crowd at the world's most famous wave sailing arena, Gran Canaria's own Philip Köster and Daida Ruano Moreno claimed victory at the Gran Canaria GLORIA Windsurf World Cup, delivering a fairytale double for the island that built them. by International Windsurfing Tour Posted 11 Jul 06:32 AEST Less than 100 days till the SB20 Worlds in Hyères Less than 100 days till the SB20 Worlds in Hyères 13 nations already signed up and officially locked in The countdown is officially ticking and the SB20 community have now their eyes fixed on the south of France. This autumn, the SB20 World Championships 2026 will descend upon the iconic waters of Hyères. by Anna Zyk / SB20 Class Posted 11 Jul 05:11 AEST 6th AEGEAN 600 day 6: All in (nearly) 6th AEGEAN 600 day 6: All in (nearly) They are expected to finish later tonight or in the early hours of tomorrow Last night and early this morning all but two remaining teams have finished the 6th edition of the AEGEAN 600, organized by the Hellenic Offshore Racing Club (HORC) and Olympic Marine. by Hellenic Offshore Racing Club Posted 11 Jul 04:50 AEST 2026 iQFOiL Youth & Junior Worlds overall 2026 iQFOiL Youth & Junior Worlds overall Saoncella, Stopchenko, Schleicher and Kabasakal claim the 2026 world titles The 2026 iQFOiL Youth & Junior World Championships came to a thrilling conclusion today at Club de Vela La Ballena Alegre, where a week of world-class competition ended with spectacular Medal Series in all four categories. by iQFOiL Class Association Posted 11 Jul 04:32 AEST 49er, 49erFX & Nacra 17 Europeans Day 4 49er, 49erFX & Nacra 17 Europeans Day 4 Kiwis fly in the light stuff as the elimination battles heat up Day 4 brought the start of the elimination series for the 49er fleet — and another tricky, patchy forecast that turned racing into a game of chess. With the breeze light and unstable, today was all about finding the pressure. by 49er and Nacra 17 Sailing Posted 11 Jul 04:05 AEST 2026 29er World Championship Kiel overall 2026 29er World Championship Kiel overall France takes the title after a dramatic final day It was a day full of suspense, especially when it came to deciding the 2026 World Champions. A fierce battle unfolded between Argentina, Sweden, and France, keeping everyone on edge until the very last moment. by International 29er Class Posted 11 Jul 00:05 AEST Uber ORC B brings together Champions Uber ORC B brings together Champions One of the most open title battles of the 44 Copa del Rey Mapfre The Uber ORC B class will gather in the Bay of Palma the reigning ORC World Champion together with the winners of the Conde de Godó Trophy, Sandberg PalmaVela and the SM La Reina Trophy, in the 44 Copa del Rey Mapfre. by Copa del Rey MAPFRE Posted 10 Jul 22:36 AEST Yacht Racing Forum 2026 keynote speakers Yacht Racing Forum 2026 keynote speakers Sam Watson, CEO of North Technology Group, and Marzio Perrelli, CEO of The America's Cup announced The Yacht Racing Forum is delighted to announce that Sam Watson, CEO of North Technology Group, and Marzio Perrelli, CEO of The America's Cup, will deliver the opening keynote addresses at the 2026 Yacht Racing Forum. by Yacht Racing Forum Posted 10 Jul 22:34 AEST Valerian Lebrun leads Finn Class WTF Grand Slam Valerian Lebrun leads Finn Class WTF Grand Slam 206 sailors have so far taken part in at least one event France's Valerian Lebrun is the half time leader in the inaugural World Tour for Finns Grand Slam Series after the first four legs have been completed. by Robert Deaves Posted 10 Jul 22:01 AEST Luxury race boat hits the market Luxury race boat hits the market Kuujjuaq can be raced fully crewed, or shorthanded, or quickly converted for luxury cruising. Auckland boutique brokerage McD Yachts is offering a high-performance yacht designed by a world-leading design office, capable of being raced fully crewed, or shorthanded, or quickly converted for luxury cruising. by Richard Gladwell Posted 10 Jul 21:47 AEST Cork Week 2026 Day 4 Cork Week 2026 Day 4 Momentum Builds on the Penultimate Day For Race Day Four on Thursday 9 July, Cork Week returned to a varied programme after Wednesday's Harbour Race. by Louay Habib Posted 10 Jul 18:00 AEST 2026 iQFOiL Youth & Junior Worlds Day 5 2026 iQFOiL Youth & Junior Worlds Day 5 Medal Series participats officially decided The 2026 World Championships reached a decisive milestone on Thursday at Club de Vela La Ballena Alegre, as the Opening Series came to an end and the athletes who will battle for the world titles in Friday's Medal Series were officially decided. by iQFOiL Class Association Posted 10 Jul 17:48 AEST Keen rivalries set for 59th Governor's Cup Keen rivalries set for 59th Governor's Cup Including Youth Match Racing world champ and runner-up The Governor's Cup International Youth Match Racing Championship is always competitive. However, this year there will be a number of matches that will be intriguing to watch and especially important to the competitors involved. by Emily O'Connell Posted 10 Jul 16:03 AEST 6th AEGEAN 600 day 5 6th AEGEAN 600 day 5 HORC and Olympic Marine will still have another 22 teams to finish After a fitful 24 hours of frustrating fluky wind, the Meltemi has come back (mostly) for another 16 teams to finish by sunset today at the AEGEAN 600. by Hellenic Offshore Racing Club Posted 10 Jul 06:46 AEST 49er, 49erFX & Nacra 17 Europeans Day 3 49er, 49erFX & Nacra 17 Europeans Day 3 Light, shifty and technical - the Baltic changes the game As predicted, Day 3 brought a very different Eckernförde. The big breeze of the opening days gave way to much lighter, shifty conditions that turned the racing technical and demanding — a day for patience, lane management and reading the water. by 49er and Nacra 17 Sailing Posted 10 Jul 05:54 AEST 2026 Finn European Masters preview 2026 Finn European Masters preview Heading to Mar Menor this October Five years after the hugely successful 2021 Finn World Masters, the Finn fleet will return to the Mar Menor, in Murcia, Spain, this October for the 2026 Finn European Masters. by Robert Deaves Posted 10 Jul 05:26 AEST New recruits & cool graphics at Moth UK Nationals New recruits & cool graphics at Moth UK Nationals Sunshine, portents and Lightning McQueen designs There are several newcomers this year and finding out their route into the foiling Moth class is fascinating. Amongst them is Grant Blake from Oxford Sailing Club, who has bought a second-hand Exocet and added some great looking graphics to the boat. by Mark Jardine Posted 10 Jul 01:56 AEST Alexia Barrier to be first solo woman in an ULTIM Alexia Barrier to be first solo woman in an ULTIM In the history of the Route du Rhum-Destination Guadeloupe After setting the first round-the-world record with an all-female crew for the Jules Verne Trophy, French woman Alexia Barrier is extending her horizons once again by entering the Route du Rhum - Destination Guadeloupe at the helm of IDEC SPORT - CIC. by La Route du Rhum-Destination Guadeloupe Posted 10 Jul 01:48 AEST 30 Yrs of Olympic ILCA Sailing: Santiago Lange 30 Yrs of Olympic ILCA Sailing: Santiago Lange "Atlanta 1996 taught me how to do the next ones" As part of ILCA's "30 Years of Olympic ILCA Sailing" series, we speak with sailors who competed in the class's Olympic debut and reflect on what that experience means three decades on. by Agustín Argüelles / ILCA Posted 10 Jul 00:09 AEST 2026 505 Worlds at Hayling Island Day 3 2026 505 Worlds at Hayling Island Day 3 Germans turn up the heat Like the previous few days of the 505 World Championships, sponsored by WIP, Ovington Boats and Allen, Wednesday dawned bright and sunny but even warmer. by Chris Thorne Posted 9 Jul 20:36 AEST Wingfoil Racing World Cup Calabria day 1 Wingfoil Racing World Cup Calabria day 1 Bringing the world's leading riders to the thermal breezes of Gizzeria The Wingfoil Racing World Cup has reached Calabria for the first time, bringing the world's leading riders to the thermal breezes of Gizzeria for the fourth stop of a season that is gathering momentum with every event. by IWSA Media Posted 9 Jul 19:58 AEST Gran Canaria GLORIA World Cup day 4 Gran Canaria GLORIA World Cup day 4 Javier Escribano crowned U18 Boys Champion Families and their talented kids shone brightly at the Gran Canaria GLORIA Windsurf World Cup 2026. by International Windsurfing Tour Posted 9 Jul 19:01 AEST Cork Week 2026 Day 3 Cork Week 2026 Day 3 Harbour race takes centre stage, after eerie blanket of thick fog Race Day Three at Cork Week began under an eerie blanket of thick fog, with racing delayed as sea mist engulfed Cork Harbour and its approaches. Eventually, a south-westerly breeze swept through to lift the curtain. by Louay Habib Posted 9 Jul 18:33 AEST 2026 29er World Championship Kiel day 5 2026 29er World Championship Kiel day 5 Gold and Silver fleets have now completed six races in the Finals series Another perfectly on-schedule day in Kiel, especially for the Gold and Silver fleets, which have now completed six races in the Finals series. All eyes are now on the final day, where the 2026 29er World Champions will be crowned. by International 29er Class Posted 9 Jul 13:56 AEST All nations confirmed for 2026 Team Racing Worlds All nations confirmed for 2026 Team Racing Worlds Stockholm to host the event - the first time ever in Europe The starting field is now complete. All 12 nations have confirmed their participation in the 2026 Team Racing World Championship for keelboats, to be held in Stockholm on 12-16 August. by World Sailing Posted 9 Jul 13:34 AEST 6th AEGEAN 600 day 4 6th AEGEAN 600 day 4 Thrills and spills shifting towards intense concentration and focus The thrills and spills of the first three days of racing in the AEGEAN 600 is starting to shift towards intense concentration and focus as light air descends on the race course, especially at its western end near the finish. by Hellenic Offshore Racing Club Posted 9 Jul 06:09 AEST 49er, 49erFX & Nacra 17 Europeans Day 2 49er, 49erFX & Nacra 17 Europeans Day 2 A longer commute for the sailors, but as they say, that's part of the game Day 2 of the 2026 European Championship began bright and early, with the first fleets launching at 9:30 AM to make the long trip out to the racecourse. by 49er and Nacra 17 Sailing Posted 9 Jul 05:22 AEST 2026 Gran Canaria GLORIA World Cup day 3 2026 Gran Canaria GLORIA World Cup day 3 Eight qualifiers earn their place in the main draw The Challenger rounds are where dreams are made and hearts are broken - it all went down at the Home of the Wind today at the Gran Canaria GLORIA Windsurf World Cup 2026. by International Windsurfing Tour Posted 9 Jul 04:44 AEST Mini round the world race for the maxi class Mini round the world race for the maxi class Near photo finishes, calms, sudden gusts, joy, terror and amazing scenery in the Aegean 600 With near photo finishes, calms, strong winds, sudden gusts, joy, terror and some amazing scenery, this year's Aegean 600 was like a mini round the world race for the 10 maxi yachts competing within the record-sized fleet of 71. by International Maxi Association Posted 9 Jul 04:25 AEST 2026 iQFOiL Youth & Junior Worlds Day 4 2026 iQFOiL Youth & Junior Worlds Day 4 Another day of intense heat and challenging thermal conditions The 2026 iQFOiL Youth & Junior World Championships continued today, with another day of intense heat and challenging thermal conditions testing the world's best young windsurfers as the Qualifying Series approached its decisive stages. by iQFOiL Class Association Posted 9 Jul 04:12 AEST Guy deBoer on the 2026 GGR Guy deBoer on the 2026 GGR A Q&A with Guy deBoer on the Golden Globe Race 2026 American Guy deBoer is unlikely to forget September 18, 2022. He was competing in the GGR 2022, when an prolonged exhaustion coincided with an windshift, and Spirit, his Tashiba 36, ran aground. Now, four years later, deBoer is preparing for the GGR 2026. by David Schmidt Posted 9 Jul 01:00 AEST America's Cup: French AC75 catches fire America's Cup: French AC75 catches fire French AC75 catches fire after capsize AC75 during practice session after "systems issue" French capsize AC75 off Lorient during a practice session after they "experienced a systems issue". The AC75 was righted, but it was very bow-down, indicating a major ingress of water into the bow area. Smoke was emitted from the half-sunk boat. by Richard Gladwell, Sail-World.com Posted 9 Jul 00:03 AEST 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 8 Jul 23:27 AEST 2026 Fireball Worlds - Entries close 17th July 2026 Fireball Worlds - Entries close 17th July Get your entry in now to join the 85 boats already signed up It's hard to believe but after nearly two years of planning the Fireball World Championships 2026 in Torbay are almost upon us. by UK Fireball Association Posted 8 Jul 20:46 AEST Cork Week 2026 Day 2 Cork Week 2026 Day 2 Sunshine, Sea Breeze and a Fastnet Thriller Brilliant sunshine greeted competitors for Race Day Two at Cork Week 2026 on Tuesday 7 July, with Crosshaven and Cork Harbour bathed in summer light from early morning. by Louay Habib Posted 8 Jul 19:18 AEST Australian Secondary Schools Teams Racing preview Australian Secondary Schools Teams Racing preview Hobart ready to welcome Australia's best young team sailors The nation's best young team sailors will take the waters of Hobart from tomorrow as the 2026 Australian Secondary Schools Team Racing Championships get under way at Sandy Bay Sailing Club. by Amy Potter Posted 8 Jul 16:01 AEST 2026 505 Worlds at Hayling Island Day 2 2026 505 Worlds at Hayling Island Day 2 Australians on the march The 505 fleet at Hayling Island was once again greeted with near perfect conditions as they set out for Races 3 and 4 of the 2026 World Championships, sponsored by WIP, Ovington Boats and Allen. by Chris Thorne Posted 8 Jul 14:45 AEST 2026 iQFOiL Youth & Junior Worlds Day 3 2026 iQFOiL Youth & Junior Worlds Day 3 Gold fleets take centre stage in Costa Brava The event reached the halfway mark on Tuesday at Club de Vela La Ballena Alegre, with sailors once again greeted by brilliant sunshine, intense summer temperatures and conditions very similar to those experienced on the previous racing day. by iQFOiL Class Association Posted 8 Jul 14:37 AEST