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Exploring an area by yacht changes your perspective, gives you freedom to explore, flexibility to choose your route and a sense of discovery. by Sarah Heron Posted 17 Sep 01:00 PDT Rolex Swan Cup Day 1 Rolex Swan Cup Day 1 Racing underway in Porto Cervo with a record fleet of 170 boats The first day of racing at the 23rd Rolex Swan Cup began early on Wednesday morning as the quays in front of the Yacht Club Costa Smeralda came alive with the bustling crews of the 170 yachts gathered in Porto Cervo. by Yacht Club Costa Smeralda Posted 16 Sep 23:05 PDT 2026 OK Dinghy Autumn Trophy Day 1 2026 OK Dinghy Autumn Trophy Day 1 Bandol delivers epic conditions On the opening day of the OK Dinghy Autumn Trophy in Bandol, France, on Wednesday, Tim Petetin won the only race in 20-25 knots in some epic conditions with big wind and big waves. by Robert Deaves Posted 16 Sep 22:53 PDT 2026 Women's International Championship Day 2 2026 Women's International Championship Day 2 Megan Grapengeter-Rudnick and Team Vigilant Seize Control as Leaderboard Shuffles As the southwesterly breeze built through Day 2 of the Women's International Championship presented by State Street Investment Management and SPY, so did the confidence of Megan Grapengeter-Rudnick's Team Vigilant. by New York Yacht Club Posted 16 Sep 22:39 PDT 470 Open European Trophy & Master's Cup day 2 470 Open European Trophy & Master's Cup day 2 Three races as the breeze builds in Portorož After a long wait ashore, the wind finally arrived on the second day of racing at the Master Cup in Portorož. The fleet spent around two hours waiting for conditions to settle before a westerly breeze of approximately 5-6 knots filled in. by International 470 Class Association Posted 16 Sep 11:06 PDT Stopwatches at the ready! Stopwatches at the ready! This Wednesday morning, the curtain rose on the 16th edition of the Défi Azimut This Wednesday morning, the curtain rose on the 16th edition of the Défi Azimut. In line with tradition in this Lorient-based event, the focus is on the speed runs and which boat will be the fastest to cover the one-mile racetrack. by Défi Azimut Posted 16 Sep 09:56 PDT The Défi Azimut Solo 48 Hours The Défi Azimut Solo 48 Hours 14 boats on the startline including Séb Simon and his brand new IMOCA After the spectacular tribute to Charlie Dalin on Tuesday, which saw hundreds of boats parade off the packed seafront at Concarneau in his memory, the focus in the IMOCA Class switches to its annual showcase regatta. by Ed Gorman Posted 16 Sep 08:40 PDT Merci Charlie! Merci Charlie! The sea, sailors and the public gathered for a tribute to Charlie Dalin More than 150 boats on the water, between 15,000 and 20,000 people gathered along the 1.5-kilometer Concarneau coastline, a giant mural on the sand, sailors of all generations and backgrounds... by Hommage à Charlie Dalin Posted 16 Sep 05:50 PDT Manly Skiff Club Short Course Pointscore Day 1 Manly Skiff Club Short Course Pointscore Day 1 A new season, a new threat Canberra Airport claimed back-to-back wins in the first two heats of Manly 16ft Skiff Club's short course pointscore series on Saturday, making a bold statement of intent. by Adam Lucius Posted 16 Sep 00:56 PDT 2026 Women's International Championship Day 1 2026 Women's International Championship Day 1 Swedes Squeak Out Win in Historic First Race By 1 p.m. today, as the northerly dwindled to nothing and the sea breeze looked ambivalent at best, the call to move the first start up an hour to 10 a.m. proved to be prescient. by New York Yacht Club Posted 15 Sep 15:10 PDT IRC at the heart of the Maxi Yacht Rolex Cup IRC at the heart of the Maxi Yacht Rolex Cup All five monohull classes scored under IRC as Leopard 3 and Northstar III claim World Championships IRC was at the heart of the 36th Maxi Yacht Rolex Cup, with all five monohull classes racing and being scored under IRC at one of the world's most prestigious maxi yacht regattas. by Royal Ocean Racing Club Posted 15 Sep 11:14 PDT A day dedicated to sharing A day dedicated to sharing The IMOCA fleet pays tribute to the late Charlie Dalin The 17 IMOCAs due to set sail on a series of speed Runs tomorrow were dockside at Lorient La Base in Brittany this morning. by Défi Azimut 2026 Posted 15 Sep 10:42 PDT 470 Open European Trophy & Master's Cup day 1 470 Open European Trophy & Master's Cup day 1 Italians hit the ground running in Portorož The 470 Masters Cup is officially under way in Portorož, and the Italian Grand Grand Masters duo of Giacomo Maranzana and Giorgio Leone wasted no time making their mark. by International 470 Class Association Posted 15 Sep 10:39 PDT Women's International Championship kicks off Women's International Championship kicks off Twenty teams have started racing at Newport, Rhode Island It's the opening day of the inaugural Women's International Championship at the New York Yacht Club and, without doubt, it is the stand-out event in sailing this week. by Mark Jardine Posted 15 Sep 10:00 PDT Rolex Swan Cup opens with a record fleet Rolex Swan Cup opens with a record fleet 170 yachts flocked to Porto Cervo, from the very first Swan ever built to new Swan 128 & 80 designs As the Maxi Yacht Rolex Cup drew to a close on Saturday, the quays in front of the Yacht Club Costa Smeralda were already coming alive with the arrival of a record fleet of 170 Nautor Swan yachts, gathered in Porto Cervo for the 23rd edition. by Yacht Club Costa Smeralda Posted 15 Sep 09:40 PDT How to care for your Henri-Lloyd kit How to care for your Henri-Lloyd kit New twin packs clean and reproof in one wash cycle Wondering how to keep your favourite sailing jackets and technical outerwear performing for longer? Our new twin packs clean and reproof in one wash cycle. For targeted touch-ups, use the Proofer Spray. by Henri-Lloyd Posted 15 Sep 08:30 PDT 2026 Melges 24 Worlds Corinthian Spirit 2026 Melges 24 Worlds Corinthian Spirit Thirty Corinthian teams, one coveted World title, and generations of sailing passion set to converge When the fleet gathers in Harbor Springs for the 2026 Melges 24 World Championship, every team will arrive with its own story. by International Melges 24 Class Association Posted 15 Sep 07:57 PDT Finn Grand Slam series heads for thrilling finale Finn Grand Slam series heads for thrilling finale The events on Silvaplana and in Berlin events both attracted good numbers With just two more events to complete the 2026 Finn Grand Slam, Bas de Waal remains at the top with John Greenwood in second. Andreas Gillwald has moved up to third after the Grand Slam Silvaplana and Grand Slam Berlin. by Robert Deaves Posted 15 Sep 07:40 PDT Exclusive Savings for Those Who Expect Excellence Exclusive Savings for Those Who Expect Excellence Order custom North Sails during September to secure special promotional pricing Order custom sails during September to secure special promotional pricing while working with a North expert to find the ideal solution for your boat. Order before September 30th to save. by North Sails Posted 15 Sep 06:30 PDT Philadelphia Cup Regatta set for October 3, 2026 Philadelphia Cup Regatta set for October 3, 2026 Dinghies and keelboats, from 14' Lasers to 30' J/30s are ready to race Set for October 3, on the Delaware River, Center City Philadelphia's only sailing regatta delivers competitive racing with the city skyline as a one-of-a-kind backdrop and a chance to earn a place on the prestigious Philadelphia Cup perpetual trophy. by Carol Bareuther Posted 15 Sep 05:40 PDT Rolex Swan Cup 2026 Preview Rolex Swan Cup 2026 Preview 170 Swans gather in Porto Cervo to celebrate 60 years of Nautor Swan Today, Porto Cervo welcomes the 23rd edition of the Rolex Swan Cup, the world's largest one-brand sailing event and one of the highlights of the international yachting calendar. by Nautor Swan Posted 15 Sep 05:37 PDT Pantaenius Yacht Racing Image Award update Pantaenius Yacht Racing Image Award update Submission of images open until 12 October The world's leading photography competition dedicated to the sport of sailing is open. You have one month left to submit your best image, taken since 15 October, 2025. by Pantaenius Yacht Racing Image Award Posted 15 Sep 02:43 PDT No 49er Kings No 49er Kings Seven regattas say the class is Wide Open for LA28 The 49er's first real season of the LA28 cycle is over. It ran from the World Championship in Cagliari last October to San Pedro OCR on the LA 2028 waters in August: seven big regattas, 21 podium places, 16 different teams from 15 nations. by 49er and Nacra 17 Sailing Posted 14 Sep 22:17 PDT Rolex Middle Sea Race 2026: Fleet building fast Rolex Middle Sea Race 2026: Fleet building fast The offshore racing community looks to grab one more chance to indulge their passion Just as the northern hemisphere begins to think of shorter days and the need for warmer clothes, the offshore racing community looks to grab one more chance to indulge their passion for testing skill, resilience and determination. by Rolex Middle Sea Race Posted 14 Sep 21:37 PDT 2026 Hobie 16 International Championships day 1 2026 Hobie 16 International Championships day 1 Racing under way Monday at Ocean Springs Yacht Club The 2026 Hobie 16 International Championships got under way Monday at Ocean Springs Yacht Club with the first day of racing in the Masters, Grand Masters and Great Grand Masters divisions. by Rich McVeigh Posted 14 Sep 19:44 PDT Women's International Championship begins tomorrow Women's International Championship begins tomorrow Final preparations complete as excitement builds The threat of lightning and torrential rain kept competitors ashore yesterday during what was supposed to be the first day of mandatory practice for the 2026 Women's International Championship Presented by State Street Investment Management / SPY. by New York Yacht Club Posted 14 Sep 11:16 PDT 470 Open European Trophy & Master's Cup kicks off 470 Open European Trophy & Master's Cup kicks off Taking place in the Slovenian sailing hub of Portorož The Master's Cup got under way today in the Slovenian sailing hub of Portorož. Almost 30 crews from around the world will take to the starting line tomorrow, including Slovenian 1987 Junior World Champions Marko Kocijancic and Željko Planinšic. by International 470 Class Association Posted 14 Sep 10:01 PDT DutchSail ready for NYYC Women's Championship DutchSail ready for NYYC Women's Championship The inaugural event is being held at Newport, Rhode Island After a year of preparation, Team DutchSail is ready for the inaugural NYYC Women's International Championship in Newport, Rhode Island. by Bart Salemans Posted 14 Sep 07:51 PDT Racing for the Ocean Teams Challenge Racing for the Ocean Teams Challenge Team Francesca Clapcich take top spot for outstanding ocean impact The team, which finished second in the inaugural edition of The Ocean Race Atlantic, have been crowned overall winners in the Racing for the Ocean Teams Challenge. by The Ocean Race Posted 14 Sep 07:17 PDT Luna Rossa Sailing Team Announced Luna Rossa Sailing Team Announced For the Naples Preliminary Regatta Ten days before the start of the Preliminary Regatta Naples, Luna Rossa has announced the sailors who will make up the sailing team, although the final line-ups will be decided on a daily basis. by Luna Rossa Team Posted 14 Sep 02:45 PDT 2026 Albacore Canadians: A Newbie's Perspective 2026 Albacore Canadians: A Newbie's Perspective 29 boats on the start line over Labour Day weekend The 2026 Albacore Canadians were held at RCYC over the Labour Day weekend, September 4-6, 2026, with 29 boats on the start line, mostly from the Toronto Outer Harbour clubs, plus two boats from the US. by Anni He & Timothy Jeruzalski Posted 13 Sep 22:24 PDT 2026 J/24 U.S. Nationals in Portland overall 2026 J/24 U.S. Nationals in Portland overall Milev's Clear Air Wins J/24 US National Championship; Glackin Claims US Title Rossi Milev's Clear Air of Canada topped the 33-boat fleet at the 2026 J/24 U.S. National Championship, sponsored by Portland Yacht Services, over nine races in three days to finish with 19 points. by Julie & Christopher Howell Posted 13 Sep 16:59 PDT Step aboard Encore Step aboard Encore The 44-metre Dubois-design sloop has just completed a six-month-long refit and is offered for sail. Encore's launch in April 2013 marked the end of New Zealand's golden era of custom yacht building. The 44-meter Dubois-designed sloop has just completed a six-month-long refit and is offered for sail. Step aboard for a look at yachting's finest. by Richard Gladwell, Sail-World.com Posted 13 Sep 15:15 PDT 62nd Congressional Cup dates set 62nd Congressional Cup dates set With New Zealand's Josh Hyde awarded first invitation The Long Beach Yacht Club has posted the Notice of Race for the 62nd Congressional Cup, from April 28 - May 2, 2027. by WMRT Posted 13 Sep 11:15 PDT Maxi Yacht Rolex Cup Overall Maxi Yacht Rolex Cup Overall Leopard and North Star crowned World Champions After a dramatic 25 knot penultimate day at the Maxi Yacht Rolex Cup, organised by the Yacht Club Costa Smeralda in conjunction with the International Maxi Association, Saturday's concluding race took place in more benign conditions. by James Boyd / International Maxi Association Posted 13 Sep 01:13 PDT 2026 ILCA 6 Women's Worlds overall 2026 ILCA 6 Women's Worlds overall The USA's Charlotte Rose Crowned Champion Charlotte Rose USA is the new 2026 ILCA 6 Women's World Champion, sealing the title on Saturday with a 2-6 in windy and wavy Final Series conditions, with breeze in the 12-17 knot range. by Agustín Argüelles / ILCA Posted 12 Sep 23:42 PDT SailGP: Martine Grael exits Mubudala Brazil SailGP: Martine Grael exits Mubudala Brazil SailGP's first female driver says she is "officially unemployed". But what next? Double Olympic Gold medalist Martine Grael's parting of ways with Mubadala Brazil has left the team with few options, other than to draw on their reserve bench, until the Transfer Window opens at the end of November. by SailGP & Sail-World.com Posted 12 Sep 22:59 PDT 5.5 Metre Multi Nations at Lake Garda overall 5.5 Metre Multi Nations at Lake Garda overall Decisive victory for Norway's Otto Otto (NOR 68, Bent Christian Wilhelmsen, Lasse Berthelsen, Herve Cunningham) have won their first ever major 5.5 Metre event following a dominant performance at the Multi Nations event at Malcesine on Lake Garda this week. by Robert Deaves Posted 12 Sep 22:17 PDT Türk Telekom Formula Kite Europeans overall Türk Telekom Formula Kite Europeans overall Nolot and Stragiotti crowned champions in dramatic Akyaka finale Lauriane Nolot and Gian Stragiotti claimed the European titles, while Maximilian Maeder secured the men's Open title, as a dramatic Medal Series brought the 2026 Türk Telekom Formula Kite Open European Championships to a thrilling conclusion in Akyaka. by IKA Media Posted 12 Sep 21:32 PDT Shirley Robertson talks with Joey Newton Shirley Robertson talks with Joey Newton Joey Newton is one of the sport's big-name trimmers, Australian multiple America's Cup campaigner This month, Shirley Robertson's Sailing Podcast hosts one of the sport's big-name trimmers as Australian multiple America's Cup campaigner Joey Newton joins the double Olympic gold medallist for a look at his life as a professional sailor. by Shirley Robertson Posted 12 Sep 19:25 PDT