From Punta Fuego to Black Island From Punta Fuego to Black Island From Punta Fuego to Black Island A Decade at Sea: 10th BPI Busuanga Cup opens the Philippine sailing season in Palawan by BPI Media Posted 4 Feb 12:12 HKT Records and comentary from the 37th America's Cup Records and comentary from the 37th America's Cup Arbitration in the 37th America's Cup is the sixth book in a series recording the detailed decisions Arbitration in the 37th America's Cup is the sixth book in a series and a comprehensive record of the detailed decisions and official documents relating to the 2024 America's Cup in Barcelona. by Richard Gladwell Posted 6 Feb 09:12 HKT WingFoil Racing World Cup Hong Kong day 1 WingFoil Racing World Cup Hong Kong day 1 Fifty-three of the world's leading athletes took to the waters off Stanley Main Beach A day of firsts marked the launch of the 2026 Wingfoil Racing World Cup season as Hong Kong, China hosted a World Cup series event for the very first time. by IWSA Media Posted 6 Feb 01:07 HKT Chips are down for the Finn Grand Slam Chips are down for the Finn Grand Slam Class is delighted to launch the World Tour for Finns 2026 The inaugural WTF Grand Slam year will include a series of key European events during the year including many of the iconic class events and venues along with some enticing new venues. by Robert Deaves Posted 5 Feb 23:49 HKT France and UK confirmed as 4-star events for WWT France and UK confirmed as 4-star events for WWT Two nations step into the unified PWA World Wave Tour The World Wave Tour (WWT) has officially confirmed France and the United Kingdom as 4-STAR World Cup Challenger events on the 2026 Unified World Wave Tour Calendar, strengthening Europe's role at the heart of the sport's new global structure. by International Windsurfing Tour Posted 5 Feb 23:20 HKT America's Cup: New ‘Inside America's Cup' series America's Cup: New ‘Inside America's Cup' series The new ‘Inside America's Cup' series interviews key people at at the Palazzo on the upcoming Match The new ‘Inside America's Cup' series available as both a podcast and a vodcast - features interviews from the Cup Match date annoucement at at the Palazzo Reale in Naples. by Richard Gladwell, Sail-World.com/nz Posted 5 Feb 10:11 HKT Aramex Dubai to Muscat Offshore Race day 5 Aramex Dubai to Muscat Offshore Race day 5 Spirits high as more arrive into Muscat and potential overall winner emerges Seven more boats arrived into Muscat today, bringing the total arrivals to 14 in the 33rd edition of the Aramex Dubai to Muscat Race. by 42N Media Posted 5 Feb 04:12 HKT Can Team Nika keep her precious Golden Wheels? Can Team Nika keep her precious Golden Wheels? Ten teams are due to take part in the 44Cup this season The 19th season of the 44Cup sets sail from the familiar setting of Puerto Calero Marina in Lanzarote tomorrow (Thursday 5 February). by 44Cup Posted 5 Feb 03:31 HKT RORC centenary history book unveiled RORC centenary history book unveiled The new book charts the beginnings of ocean racing on both sides of the Atlantic The Royal Ocean Racing Club concluded its 2025 centenary celebrations with the publication of a new book covering its history. by RORC Posted 4 Feb 22:37 HKT World Sailing Highly Commended at IOC Awards World Sailing Highly Commended at IOC Awards Addressing one of the most significant sources of emissions in competitive sailing World Sailing has received a 'Highly Commended' recognition at the 2025 International Olympic Committee (IOC) Climate Action Awards following its groundbreaking work to decarbonise on-water operations during the Paris 2024 Olympic Games. by World Sailing Posted 4 Feb 22:33 HKT Black Foils' damaged F50 arrives in Auckland Black Foils' damaged F50 arrives in Auckland Black Foils' damaged F50 arrived in Auckland on Tuesday and has been transported to C-Tech. Black Foils' damaged F50 arrived in Auckland on Tuesday and has been transported to C-Tech's facility in West Auckland, where it will be fitted with the new stern section flown out from UK. by Richard Gladwell, Sail-World.com/nz Posted 4 Feb 20:20 HKT Burnsco SKUD 18 International Match Race preview Burnsco SKUD 18 International Match Race preview Auckland hosting as part of a global movement to get sailing back in the Paralympics Auckland to Host International Disabled Sailing Challenge as part of a global movement to get sailing reinstated to the Paralympics. Following SailGP Spotlight by Sailability Auckland Posted 4 Feb 17:43 HKT 18ft Skiff Club Championship Race 13 Preview 18ft Skiff Club Championship Race 13 Preview A great opportunity for teams to show form ahead of the JJs With the JJ Giltinan world 18ft skiff Championship set for March 7-15 on Sydney Harbour, Sunday's Australian 18 Footers League Club Championship Race 13, over the same course, will be a critical hit out for all teams as they peak for major championship. by Frank Quealey Posted 4 Feb 16:47 HKT Three major Finn championships back-to-back Three major Finn championships back-to-back Royal Queensland YS will be busy this February In a world that is seemingly going stark raving bonkers it's time for a little bit of sanity. After a decade of hope and years of planning, the Finn world is finally descending on Brisbane, Australia for the next three weeks. by Robert Deaves Posted 4 Feb 07:40 HKT ORC unanimously approves 2026 VPP update ORC unanimously approves 2026 VPP update Decision represents an important step in safeguarding fairness, stability, and integrity The Offshore Racing Congress (ORC) has unanimously approved a refined update to the 2026 Velocity Prediction Program (VPP) following an Extraordinary General Meeting (EGM) held on January 29. by Offshore Racing Congress Posted 4 Feb 07:18 HKT 29er Asian Championship 2026 overall 29er Asian Championship 2026 overall Ethan Kiu & Louis Polson continue their dominant campaign The final day of the Sun Hung Kai & Co. Hong Kong Race Week 2026 saw the 29er fleet battle for victory in challenging but ultimately rewarding conditions. by 29er Class Posted 4 Feb 06:55 HKT Aramex Dubai to Muscat Offshore Race day 4 Aramex Dubai to Muscat Offshore Race day 4 French boats claim one-two finish after thrilling three-day chase After three days of racing across 360 nautical miles, two French-flagged boats have led the fleet home in the 33rd edition of the Aramex Dubai to Muscat Offshore Sailing Race. by 42N Media Posted 4 Feb 06:50 HKT How can clubs thrive? How can clubs thrive? While a sailing club exists primarily for its members, it also needs to break even financially While a sailing club exists primarily for its members, and must first and foremost serve their interests, it also needs to at least break even financially to remain viable. by Mark Jardine Posted 4 Feb 04:00 HKT Nacra 15 Worlds heading to Plymouth for 2026 Nacra 15 Worlds heading to Plymouth for 2026 Expecting another stunning event in the South West For the second year running, Plymouth is to host an historic World Championship. The 2026 Nacra 15 World Championship will be hosted by Hooe Point Sailing Club and Plym Yacht Club in conjunction with the UK Nacra 15 Class Association. by Plym Yacht Club Posted 3 Feb 21:29 HKT 49er, FX & Nacra 17 Class Off-Season Update 49er, FX & Nacra 17 Class Off-Season Update Many teams have gone chasing sunshine, and the training hubs are busy The skiff and multihull world never stands still — and as we head deeper into the new Olympic cycle, the 49er, 49erFX and Nacra 17 fleets are already seeing major shifts, fresh partnerships and exciting new steps toward LA 2028. by 49er & Nacra 17 Sailing Posted 3 Feb 21:08 HKT The best and toughest 7 inch full colour display The best and toughest 7 inch full colour display Refit Season, with A+T Instruments Following its outstanding reception at METS, A+T's latest full-colour 7" display, the QBD7, is now available from stock with N2K compatibility. by A+T Instruments Posted 3 Feb 20:00 HKT ILCA Announces New ILCA 4 MkII Sail ILCA Announces New ILCA 4 MkII Sail Developed to strengthen long-term supply and improve durability The International Laser Class Association (ILCA) announced the upcoming launch of a redesigned ILCA 4 sail. The new ILCA 4 MkII sail was developed to strengthen long-term supply and improve durability without changing the ILCA 4 rig. by ILCA Class Association Posted 3 Feb 17:49 HKT Hong Kong Race Week 2026 overall Hong Kong Race Week 2026 overall A great round-out for a great regatta The final day of the Sun Hung Kai & Co. Hong Kong Race Week 2026 began with a test of patience as the wind refused to cooperate in the early morning. Cold, rainy conditions and unstable breezes by Vivian Ngan Posted 3 Feb 11:45 HKT Win the ultimate smart sailing and data technology Win the ultimate smart sailing and data technology Your chance to win an elite weather forecasting and data gathering/handling system In celebration of 15 years of PredictWind, Sail-World is teaming up with a leading marine weather forecaster to give one winner the ultimate prize: a 12-month PredictWind Professional subscription and DataHub®, the ultimate GPS tracker and smart device. by Casey Hodges/Predictwind Posted 3 Feb 09:07 HKT Etchells European Championships preview Etchells European Championships preview Cork Week is looking forward to hosting the event Cork Week, hosted by the Royal Cork Yacht Club, is looking forward to hosting the Etchells European Championships from 6th to 10th July 2026. by Michael McCann Posted 3 Feb 06:34 HKT RORC Transatlantic Race summary RORC Transatlantic Race summary Innovation, preparation and seamanship at the highest level The 2026 RORC Transatlantic Race delivered outstanding performances across a demanding and complex Atlantic course, with the RORC fleet showcasing innovation, preparation and seamanship at the highest level of offshore racing. by Louay Habib / RORC Posted 3 Feb 06:19 HKT Aramex Dubai to Muscat Offshore Race day 3 Aramex Dubai to Muscat Offshore Race day 3 Tan 3 breaks clear but may be penalised for an alleged rule infringement After three days of racing in the Aramex Dubai to Muscat Offshore Sailing Race (D2M), Xavier Bouin's Tan 3 has broken clear of the fleet and is closing in on Muscat, with less than 80 nautical miles left to run. by 42N Media Posted 3 Feb 06:17 HKT Custom Sail Selection, Simplified Custom Sail Selection, Simplified Matching you with the right sail type and material based on how you sail Our Sail Finder simplifies sail selection by matching you with the right sail type and material based on how you sail. Make a few quick choices to explore a curated set of options tailored to your sailing style. by North Sails Posted 3 Feb 01:00 HKT Hiroki Nakayama enters the Global Solo Challenge Hiroki Nakayama enters the Global Solo Challenge He has a background in alpine climbing Hiroki comes to the event from a background in alpine climbing, drawn to ocean racing by the same underlying drive: to face nature with his own skills, and to discover scenery and a version of himself he has not met yet. by Marco Nannini Posted 2 Feb 23:54 HKT Foiling Awards IX - voting now open Foiling Awards IX - voting now open A total of 104 nominees have been shortlisted The ninth edition of the Foiling Awards, celebrating the best foiling sailors, products, projects and events of 2025, is now entering its most decisive phase. by We Are Foiling Posted 2 Feb 22:25 HKT Worldstar: a solo circumnavigation race Worldstar: a solo circumnavigation race Built on seamanship, not spectacle Oceanic racing has been at the heart of the Royal Western Yacht Club for over 65 years and has been fundamental to Britain's sailing history. by Royal Western Yacht Club of England Posted 2 Feb 22:08 HKT RS Sailing Top Events in 2026 RS Sailing Top Events in 2026 210 sailors already registered for the RS Games The countdown is on. Entries for the RS Games 2026 are officially open and the response from the global RS community has been nothing short of spectacular. Early entries are setting the tone for what promises to be the biggest celebration ever! by RS Sailing Posted 2 Feb 20:00 HKT Royal Varuna Yacht Club Masters Champs Overall Royal Varuna Yacht Club Masters Champs Overall The inaugural event proves popular, with many vowing to return next year The final day of the inaugural Royal Varuna Yacht Club Masters Championship saw a variety of different wind strengths and directions as competing breezes battled it out. by Mark Jardine Posted 2 Feb 19:55 HKT F18 Aussie Nationals & Worlds day 3 F18 Aussie Nationals & Worlds day 3 Slip, slop, slap wasn't just good advice — it was survival By the time the fleet hit the water for Race 7, bodies were already feeling the toll. by Shane Baker Posted 2 Feb 16:17 HKT America's Cup: Late Entry date extension confirmed America's Cup: Late Entry date extension confirmed America's Cup organisers have confirmed that the Late Entry date has been extended. Quoting unnamed UK sources, international news agency Reuters has reported overnight (NZT), that the Late Entry date for the 38th America's Cup has been extended to the end of March 2026. by Richard Gladwell, Sail-World.com/nz Posted 2 Feb 10:07 HKT Aramex Dubai to Muscat Offshore Race update Aramex Dubai to Muscat Offshore Race update The fleet of 33 boats has completed its first full day at sea The fleet of 33 boats has completed its first full day at sea in the Aramex Dubai to Muscat Offshore Sailing Race (D2M) - but with boat speeds dropping, patience is now as valuable as pace on the 360-nautical mile route. by 42N Media Posted 2 Feb 07:07 HKT 44Cup season sets sail next week in Puerto Calero 44Cup season sets sail next week in Puerto Calero 2026 marks the 19th year of racing for the high performance class The 44Cup begins its new season next week in a venue that for years has formed a cornerstone of the circuit: Puerto Calero in Lanzarote, Canary Islands, owned and operated by the RC44 class' long term partner Calero Marinas. by 44Cup Posted 1 Feb 23:30 HKT F18 Aussie Nationals & Worlds days 1&2 F18 Aussie Nationals & Worlds days 1&2 Event got off to an entertaining (and occasionally painful) start With boats from all over Australia — and a few that had clearly travelled a very long way — this was always shaping up to be a cracking regatta. by Shane Baker Posted 1 Feb 21:53 HKT 18ft Skiff Season Point Score - Race 17 18ft Skiff Season Point Score - Race 17 First win by a Queensland team since at least the 1950s An outstanding victory by the Brisbane, Queensland GC Sails team of Scott Cunningham, Joel Turner and Dave Cunningham in the Australian 18 Footers League Season Point Score, Race 17 on Sydney Harbour today, produced an incredible record. by Frank Quealey Posted 1 Feb 17:34 HKT Oceanbridge Sail Auckland: Kiwi 49er stars shine Oceanbridge Sail Auckland: Kiwi 49er stars shine Seb Menzies and George Lee Rush have dominated the 49er fleet at the 2026 Oceanbridge Sail Auckland Seb Menzies and George Lee Rush have dominated the 49er fleet at the 2026 Oceanbridge Sail Auckland to defend their title and underline their potential as future contenders in New Zealand's most successful Olympic sailing class of the past two decades. by Eduan Roos/Yachting New Zealand Posted 1 Feb 15:26 HKT