A memorable weekend for the X-Yachts Community A memorable weekend for the X-Yachts Community Midsummer holds a special place in Scandinavian culture Midsummer holds a special place in Scandinavian culture, and this year it truly showed its best side as 15 X-Yachts and a total of 80 guests gathered in Juelsminde for the annual Community Event from June 19-21. by X-Yachts Posted 2 Jul 04:00 PDT Dragon Europeans at Helsinki Day 3 Dragon Europeans at Helsinki Day 3 Sweden's Young Dragons Stun the Fleet as Germany Climbs to Overall Lead Day three of the Dragon European Championship in Helsinki delivered another day of sunshine, shifting winds, and plenty of tactical mindgames — with two contrasting races that reshuffled the standings and produced one of the stories of the regatta so far. by Sofie Parikka Posted 2 Jul 03:40 PDT LA28 Olympic Games Technical Delegate appointments LA28 Olympic Games Technical Delegate appointments Approved by World Sailing, the global governing body for the sport World Sailing, the global governing body for the sport, has approved the appointment of two Technical Delegate positions for the LA28 Olympic sailing competition. by World Sailing Posted 2 Jul 03:35 PDT America's Cup Recon: France has short sail America's Cup Recon: France has short sail France and Italy both sailed earlier this week. For the French it was their first sail since 2024. France and Italy both sailed earlier this week. For the French it was their first sail since they competed in the 2024 America's Cup regattas in Barcelona. It would appear that there were some gremlins, which is to be expected. by Richard Gladwell, Sail-World Posted 2 Jul 03:25 PDT Gitana 18 four months to Route du Rhum start Gitana 18 four months to Route du Rhum start Above and below decks video of Gitana 18, now in sea-trial and in four months from a race start. Lorient is witness to two exciting foiling projects - the America's Cup team La Roche-Possay Race Team sailing their AC75, and the Ultim 105ft trimaran Gitana 18 destined to become the world's fastest trans-oceanic sailing yacht. by Gitana Team Posted 1 Jul 18:59 PDT America's Cup: Kiwis update on Italian team America's Cup: Kiwis update on Italian team In a recently released video by the team, Burling and Junior update on progress. Several top New Zealand America's Cup sailors and coaches have joined Italy's Luna Rossa in their bid for a home-country America's Cup win in July 2027. In a recently released video by the team, Burling and Junior update on progress. by Richard Gladwell/Sail-World.com Posted 1 Jul 18:06 PDT GKSS Match Cup Sweden and Nordea Women's Trophy D2 GKSS Match Cup Sweden and Nordea Women's Trophy D2 Swedish teams rule Marstrand as Engström and Carlsson into semifinals Sweden's home teams thrilled local fans Monday as Oscar Engström and Martina Carlsson surged to the top of the standings at the halfway point of the 2026 GKSS Match Cup Sweden and Nordea Women's Trophy. by WMRT Posted 1 Jul 13:42 PDT Take the long way home Take the long way home A few days ago, my phone lit up with a WhatsApp call from Michael 'Spiesy' Spies It was an email from Rob Brown OAM that was the genesis for The Kings of the Lowriders. During the calls that ensued, Michael 'Spiesy' Spies name came up. by John Curnow, Sail-World.com AUS Editor Posted 1 Jul 13:00 PDT Philadelphia Cup Regatta 2026 preview Philadelphia Cup Regatta 2026 preview Liberty Sailing Club, Riverton Yacht Club & The Corinthian Yacht Club of Philadelphia to host Sailors and spectators alike, mark your calendars now! The Philadelphia Cup Regatta - the only sailing regatta in Center City Philadelphia - is set for Saturday, October 3, 2026. by Carol Bareuther Posted 1 Jul 10:18 PDT 2026 Youth Sailing Worlds Update 2026 Youth Sailing Worlds Update Over 400 sailors already confirmed With six months to go, registration for the 2026 Youth Sailing World Championships has exceeded 400 sailors across all classes. by Prow Media Posted 1 Jul 10:05 PDT Countdown begins for 117th CYC Race to Mackinac Countdown begins for 117th CYC Race to Mackinac 260 boats will take on the iconic 333-mile course In just 10 days, 260 boats and thousands of sailors will gather on Chicago's lakefront for the 117th Chicago Yacht Club Race to Mackinac presented by Wintrust, the largest annual offshore race in the world. by Chicago Yacht Club Posted 1 Jul 09:57 PDT World Champion vs European Champion World Champion vs European Champion A Blockbuster Copa del Rey Mapfre Duel in Sail Racing ORC A The Sail Racing ORC A class will once again be one of the highlights of the 44th Copa del Rey Mapfre, featuring a world-class fleet led by the reigning ORC World Champion and the reigning European Champion. by Copa del Rey MAPFRE Posted 1 Jul 08:24 PDT Caribbean Inclusive Development Program in Antigua Caribbean Inclusive Development Program in Antigua Building more than sailors at the inaugural event The Caribbean Inclusive Development Programme championed inclusive sailing at the National Sailing Academy, bringing together coaches, sailors and programme leaders from across the region for a week dedicated to learning, collaboration and opportunity. by RS Sailing Posted 1 Jul 08:00 PDT Transat Paprec 2027 Registrations Open Transat Paprec 2027 Registrations Open The 18th edition will set sail from Concarneau on the 18th April 2027 OC Sport Pen Duick, organiser of the Transat Paprec, today published the Notice of Race setting out the rules and conditions for entry to the 18th edition of this iconic event. by Thomas Howson Posted 1 Jul 06:38 PDT Dragon Europeans at Helsinki Day 2 Dragon Europeans at Helsinki Day 2 Bluebottle Dominates Race 3 as German Sapphire Storms Back to Win Race 3 Day two of the Dragon European Championship in Helsinki delivered two contrasting races in shifting conditions — and by the end of it, the leaderboard had been shaken up considerably. by Sofie Parikka Posted 1 Jul 05:11 PDT Ullman Sails Long Beach Race Week overall Ullman Sails Long Beach Race Week overall Final Day of Racing Decides Several Class Championships in Thrilling Sunday Showdown Final Day of Racing Decides Several Class Championships in Thrilling Sunday Showdown by Long Beach Race Week Posted 30 Jun 22:37 PDT 2026 Clagett and U.S. Para Sailing Championships 2026 Clagett and U.S. Para Sailing Championships Twenty-five sailors complete three days of racing, preceded by a two-day coaching clinic Twenty-five sailors competing at the 24th C. Thomas Clagett, Jr. Memorial Clinic and Regatta and 2026 U.S. Para Sailing Championships have completed three days of racing which was preceded by a two-day coaching clinic. by Sam Crichton Posted 30 Jun 22:20 PDT Vaikobi Appoints Exclusive Distributor in Japan Vaikobi Appoints Exclusive Distributor in Japan Starboard Japan appointment strengthens Global Expansion Vaikobi, the Australian-owned performance watersports brand trusted by paddlers, sailors and foilers worldwide, today announced a partnership with Starboard Japan, led by Nakagama Yoichi, to establish "Vaikobi Japan" as its exclusive distributor in Japan. by Vaikobi Posted 30 Jun 13:30 PDT First Phase Completed at Foiling Week 2026 First Phase Completed at Foiling Week 2026 Finley Dickinson wins in the 40 boat Switch One Design fleet The first phase of the 13th edition of Foiling Week has come to a close. Until July 5th, the international event continues to bring the global foiling community together in Malcesine. by Nicola Maggio Posted 30 Jun 12:31 PDT TP52 Worlds, Kiel Week, and Bermuda Race news TP52 Worlds, Kiel Week, and Bermuda Race news The sailing world has been delivering its share of high-level news While the mainstream sports world has been (rightly) dominated by the ongoing World Cup for the last couple weeks, the sailing world has also been delivering its share of high-level news. by David Schmidt Posted 30 Jun 08:00 PDT RS21 Hellenic Sailing League Launches in Style RS21 Hellenic Sailing League Launches in Style 19 crews from Greece's top sailing teams battled it out on the Athenian Riviera The inaugural Hellenic Sailing League powered by Grivalia got underway in spectacular fashion, 27-28 June, as 19 crews from Greece's top sailing teams battled it out in over 20 knots of breeze on the Athenian Riviera. by Bex Foot Posted 30 Jun 07:44 PDT Clipper Race fleet begins final ocean crossing Clipper Race fleet begins final ocean crossing Departing Washington, DC for Oban, Scotland The Clipper Round the World Yacht Race fleet has departed Washington, DC on its final ocean crossing of the 2025-26 edition, setting course across the North Atlantic for Oban, Scotland, as teams enter the closing leg of the global race route. by Kathryn Pridie Posted 30 Jun 05:33 PDT Dragon Europeans at Helsinki Day 1 Dragon Europeans at Helsinki Day 1 The opening day delivered everything sailing fans could ask for The fleet kicked off one of the season's most anticipated regattas off Helsinki on Monday, with a day that delivered everything sailing fans could ask for: postcard-perfect conditions, bold tactical calls, and a tightly fought battle for the lead. by Sofie Parikka Posted 30 Jun 04:12 PDT AC Recon: Third AC75 starts testing AC Recon: Third AC75 starts testing The French America's Cup team, La Roche-Posay Racing Team, has splashed and tow tested their AC75. The French America's Cup team, La Roche-Posay Racing Team has splashed and tow tested their AC75 from Lorient France. We have video of the launch and tow-test, plus an interview with Antoine Carraz, Technical Director for the French team. by Richard Gladwell, Sail-World Posted 29 Jun 19:30 PDT GKSS Match Cup Sweden and Nordea Women's Trophy D1 GKSS Match Cup Sweden and Nordea Women's Trophy D1 Spectacular opening day in Marstrand, Sweden Sunshine, fresh winds and hundreds of spectators combined to deliver a spectacular opening day of the 2026 GKSS Match Cup Sweden, as eighteen of the world's best match racing teams launched their campaigns on the iconic waters off Marstrand. by World Match Racing Tour Posted 29 Jun 19:25 PDT La Roche-Posay Racing unveils new livery La Roche-Posay Racing unveils new livery The relaunch sends a strong message ahead of the 38th America's Cup The third AC75 to be relaunched by a team competing in the America's Cup, the La Roche-Posay Racing Team's boat - now resplendent in the azure blue and white colours of its title sponsor - returned to the water for its first sail since leaving Barcelona. by K-Challenge Posted 29 Jun 13:19 PDT Solo Unassisted Non-stop Arctic Circumnavigation Solo Unassisted Non-stop Arctic Circumnavigation Climate crusader's record attempt is possible now due to sea ice reduction Sailing to prove what climate change has already cost us, one explorer sets off on a voyage that should not be possible by Ocean Research Project Posted 29 Jun 11:36 PDT 25th Admiral's Cup entries open 1st July 2026 25th Admiral's Cup entries open 1st July 2026 The schedule has been published, setting out the key dates and activities The Royal Ocean Racing Club (RORC) announces that entries will open on 1 July 2026 for the 2027 Admiral's Cup, marking the 25th edition of one of offshore racing's most prestigious international team competitions. by Louay Habib / RORC Posted 29 Jun 06:30 PDT TNL Pindar: Shipping Catalyst 45 to Italy TNL Pindar: Shipping Catalyst 45 to Italy TNL Pindar deliver Lloyd Stevenson Boats stunning new Catalyst 50 to Italy for the Django syndicate. TNL Pindar has celebrated another successful premium export, partnering with Lloyd Stevenson Boatbuilders to deliver their stunning new Catalyst 50 to Italy for the Django syndicate. by TNL Pindar Posted 29 Jun 06:08 PDT America's Cup: Italians extend tech partnership America's Cup: Italians extend tech partnership The collaboration addresses key workflows and integrated digital engineering technologies The collaboration will support the team in managing increasingly complex engineering workflows and accelerating decision-making across simulation, structures, systems and technical development. by Luna Rossa Posted 29 Jun 04:03 PDT Boris Herrmann to take on the Route Du Rhum 2026 Boris Herrmann to take on the Route Du Rhum 2026 Just one week to go until the launch of their new IMOCA race yacht With just one week to go until the launch of their new IMOCA race yacht, Team Malizia and skipper Boris Herrmann are pleased to confirm his Route du Rhum-Destination Guadeloupe 2026 campaign. by Team Malizia Posted 29 Jun 03:43 PDT 25th Argentario Sailing Week Overall 25th Argentario Sailing Week Overall The epic conclusion and results The final day of the 25th Argentario Sailing Week - Miramis Trophy 2026, organised by the Yacht Club Santo Stefano, began with one of the most emotional moments of the entire event. by Joseph Sawyer Posted 29 Jun 02:33 PDT 49er, 49erFX & Nacra 17 Europeans Preview 49er, 49erFX & Nacra 17 Europeans Preview A fitting follow-on to what's already been a huge month of racing in Germany The countdown is officially on. In just seven days, the best 49er, 49erFX, and Nacra 17 sailors in Europe and plenty of visiting fleets from outside the continent will hit the water in Eckernförde, Germany, for the 2026 European Championship. by 49er and Nacra 17 Sailing Posted 29 Jun 01:49 PDT 2026 A Scow National Championship 2026 A Scow National Championship A New Generation Takes the Helm at Torch Lake Yacht and Country Club Bob Schroeder's I-210 Hall Pass, helmed by 17-year-old William Schroeder, completed a wire-to-wire victory at the 2026 A Scow National Championship, leading the 22-boat fleet from the opening race through the final standings. by Hannah Noll Posted 28 Jun 21:44 PDT AC Recon: Luna Rossa - Flying fix - June 26 AC Recon: Luna Rossa - Flying fix - June 26 Luna Rossa crew undertake mainsail fix while foiling fast downwind off Cagliari Italian America's Cup Challenger, Luna Rossa put in another long 5hr day in the 2027 America's Cup cycle, from the team's base in Cagliari, Sardinia. Sail Design team member Marco Capitani gives an insight into the team's sail development process. by Richard Gladwell, Sail-World Posted 28 Jun 19:13 PDT Ullman Sails Long Beach Race Week day 2 Ullman Sails Long Beach Race Week day 2 Championship battles tighten ahead of final day Competition on the penultimate day of Long Beach Race Week saw reshuffling in a handful of class standings, leaving others hanging in the balance heading into Sunday's finale. by Long Beach Race Week Posted 28 Jun 10:35 PDT 44Cup Marstrand 2026 Overall 44Cup Marstrand 2026 Overall Charisma back on track after final no wind day After three days of superb conditions, an isobar free southern Sweden left the final three races unsailed at the 44Cup Marstrand, third event of the 2026 season for the high performance owner-driver one designs. by 44Cup Posted 28 Jun 10:25 PDT Kieler Woche 2026 Day 9 Kieler Woche 2026 Day 9 Hungarians claim 15th FD Worlds title Kieler Woche, held in the height of summer, concluded on Sunday (June 28) with the final sailing races in the international classes. Szabolcs Majthenyi and András Domokos from Hungary were crowned Flying Dutchman world champions - for the 15th time. by Kieler Woche Posted 28 Jun 10:00 PDT One week to the start of the AEGEAN 600 One week to the start of the AEGEAN 600 Entries are gathering now at the world-class facilities at Olympic Marine Teams from 21 nations are assembling now and completing their final preparations for the start of the 6th edition of the AEGEAN 600 organized by the Hellenic Offshore Racing Club (HORC) and the host venue at Olympic Marine. by Hellenic Offshore Racing Club Posted 28 Jun 06:15 PDT 25th Argentario Sailing Week Day 3 25th Argentario Sailing Week Day 3 Close to 50 yachts battle it out on Argentario Gulf, 1 day closer to finale still all to be written. Day 3 of racing at the Argentario Sailing Week came to a close on 27 June, organised by the YC Santo Stefano under the patronage of the Italian Ministry of Tourism, the Region of Tuscany, the Province of Grosseto, the Municipality of Monte Argentario. by Joseph Sawyer Posted 28 Jun 01:57 PDT