Team Racing World Championship day 3 Team Racing World Championship day 3 Four teams secure their place in the medal fight After the third day of racing at the Team Racing World Championship in Stockholm, USA 1, USA 2, Great Britain and New Zealand have established themselves in a league of their own. by TRWC2026 Posted 16 Aug 06:52 NZST 470 World Championship in Enoshima day 4 470 World Championship in Enoshima day 4 Martin Wrigley and Bettine Harris take the lead after the first day of Gold Fleet racing The British duo of Martin Wrigley and Bettine Harris lead the Gold Fleet after a strong first day, with Japan's Tetsuya Isozaki and Yurie Seki in second overall. by International 470 Class Association Posted 16 Aug 05:39 NZST ILCA 6 Youth Worlds in Aarhus Day 2 ILCA 6 Youth Worlds in Aarhus Day 2 Three races completed as winds return After a slow start to the Qualifying Series on Friday, the sailors made up for some of the lost racing today as stronger and more consistent winds allowed three races to be completed on Aarhus Bay. by Agustín Argüelles Posted 16 Aug 04:27 NZST Finn Class WTF Grand Slam continues Finn Class WTF Grand Slam continues Swedish, Danish and Swiss Championships are next After a six week break since the British Championship, the 2026 World Tour for Finns (WTF) Grand Slam reopens next week with Leg 5 in Varberg, Sweden. by Robert Deaves Posted 16 Aug 01:19 NZST Around Britain by Sail Around Britain by Sail Nestor Montagu is sailing solo around the entire coastline of Great Britain At just 19, British sailor Nestor Montagu is sailing solo around the entire coastline of Great Britain, without the shortcut of the Caledonian Canal. Behind him now lie some of the country's most remote and exposed waters. by Henri-Lloyd Posted 15 Aug 20:30 NZST Fly Higher. Travel Faster. Last Longer. - Pt. 1 Fly Higher. Travel Faster. Last Longer. - Pt. 1 Nothing looks like the maxi Edmond de Rothschild. Nothing. So let's take a deep dive... And yes, as the pictures show, this is all about Gitana 18, the maxi Edmond de Rothschild. Not some new wonder pill. No matter how many ways you distill it, those three propositions about performance are entirely what the new Ultim is all about. by John Curnow, Sail-World.com AUS Editor Posted 15 Aug 19:00 NZST Team Racing World Championship day 2 Team Racing World Championship day 2 USA still lead, but New Zealand show their strength After two days of racing, the battle at the top of the Team Racing World Championship remains wide open. by TRWC2026 Posted 15 Aug 10:40 NZST 2026 Formula Wing World Championships day 4 2026 Formula Wing World Championships day 4 World titles set for thrilling showdown The top nine places in the World Championship Medal Series have been decided after another testing day of shifty, gusty conditions on the Bosphorus. by IWSA Media Posted 15 Aug 07:55 NZST Golden Globe Race arrives in Les Sables-d'Olonne Golden Globe Race arrives in Les Sables-d'Olonne The adventure is becoming very real Sixteen of the 17 provisional entrants in the 2026 McIntyre Golden Globe Race are now in Les Sables-d'Olonne for the final countdown to their extraordinary solo, non-stop and unassisted race around the world. by Golden Globe Race Posted 15 Aug 06:05 NZST Team Racing World Championship day 1 Team Racing World Championship day 1 High-speed tactics and precision logistics on Riddarfjärden, Stockholm The first day of racing at the Team Racing World Championship in Stockholm delivered close racing, challenging tactics and a remarkable logistical operation on the water. by World Sailing Posted 14 Aug 22:41 NZST 470 World Championship in Enoshima day 3 470 World Championship in Enoshima day 3 With 5 races completed, the Gold Fleet of 37 boats has been confirmed The day started with a slight delay as the wind dropped and conditions became unstable. After around an hour of waiting on the water, the 470 fleet finally got under way for the final two qualification races of the 2026 470 Class Worlds in Enoshima. by International 470 Class Association Posted 14 Aug 21:52 NZST ILCA 6 Youth Worlds opening ceremony ILCA 6 Youth Worlds opening ceremony 429 sailors parade along the waterfront in Aarhus, Denmark The 2026 ILCA 6 Youth World Championships officially opened in Aarhus this evening with a Parade along the waterfront. 429 sailors from across the world walked together carrying their 45 national flags. by Agustín Argüelles Posted 14 Aug 21:06 NZST Latest addition to Seldén's Roller Bearing Blocks Latest addition to Seldén's Roller Bearing Blocks Featuring a 50mm sheave, the RBB50 is a compact, high-performance block We are pleased to introduce RBB50, the latest addition to our range of roller bearing blocks. Featuring a 50mm sheave, the RBB50 is a compact, high-performance block designed for demanding, dynamic applications. by Seldén Mast Posted 14 Aug 20:00 NZST Nominations open for World Sailing Awards 2026 Nominations open for World Sailing Awards 2026 Nominate sailing's standout stars and changemakers by 30 September Nominations are now open for the World Sailing Awards 2026, the sport's premier global awards, celebrating exceptional performance, inspirational leadership and contributions that are helping to shape the future of sailing. by World Sailing Posted 14 Aug 06:51 NZST Back in stock: Waterproof Key Pouch Back in stock: Waterproof Key Pouch Keeps your key or card protected. One unexpected swim shouldn't leave you with a soaked car key. The Waterproof Key Pouch is back in stock. by Vaikobi Posted 14 Aug 05:30 NZST America's Cup: Sirena happy with Italian progress America's Cup: Sirena happy with Italian progress Italian team to focus on Naples, after a "long week off". Italy's America's Cup Challenger, Luna Rossa, has come to the end of a two-month testing phase and will take a holiday break before shifting their focus to the second three-day Preliminary Regatta in Naples, starting on September 24. by Richard Gladwell, Sail-World Posted 14 Aug 00:43 NZST Airlie Beach Race Week overall Airlie Beach Race Week overall Wind returns for grand finale Competitors could not have wished for better weather for the finale Jeanneau Yachts presented by Mooloolaba Yacht Brokers and 74 Islands Airlie Beach Race Week (ABRW) 2026, the breeze returned with 25 knots and gusting under a sunny sky. by Di Pearson/ABRW media Posted 13 Aug 22:24 NZST 470 World Championship in Enoshima day 2 470 World Championship in Enoshima day 2 Swiss duo leads after the opening races The opening day of the World Championship in Japan delivered a full day of racing, with early morning conditions providing challenging but exciting competition. With 8-12 knots of breeze, cloudy skies and occasional rain. by International 470 Class Association Posted 13 Aug 21:03 NZST ZF Aftermarket supporting peak vessel performance ZF Aftermarket supporting peak vessel performance ZF Aftermarket supports owners and operators for the lifecycle of their marine propulsion systems With decades of expertise in marine driveline technology, ZF Aftermarket supports vessel owners and operators throughout the entire lifecycle of their marine propulsion systems. by Erin Ponton, ZF Marine Posted 13 Aug 17:52 NZST America's Cup Arbitration Panel announced America's Cup Arbitration Panel announced America's Cup organisers have announced the four-person Arbitration Panel from four nations. America's Cup organisers have announced the four-person Arbitration Panel from France, Switzerland, Australia and New Zealand. The panel consists of three members assisted by a Secretary by America's Cup Media Posted 13 Aug 17:07 NZST America's Cup: Emirates Team NZ start base build America's Cup: Emirates Team NZ start base build Emirates Team NZ have commenced the team base construction of their new base in Bagnoli, Naples Emirates Team New Zealand have commenced the team base construction of their ‘home away from home' in Bagnoli, Naples, where the team will be based in 2027 for their defence of the Louis Vuitton 38th America's Cup. by America's Cup Media Posted 13 Aug 16:48 NZST America's Cup: Kiwis crack the Furious Fifties America's Cup: Kiwis crack the Furious Fifties Kiwis crack 50kts with three "new" foils as AC75 lights up with a small rig in big breeze Emirates Team NZ "enjoyed" a three-hour session on Wednesday, which offered a rare opportunity to test out the "small gear", along with three "new" foils. They later reported frequently exceeding 50 kts boatspeed. by Richard Gladwell, Sail-World Posted 13 Aug 10:21 NZST 18ft Skiff young team set for challenge 18ft Skiff young team set for challenge Rag & Famish Hotel team represents more than a successful sponsor and sport association When the Rag & Famish Hotel 18ft skiff team line up for the Australian 18 Footers League's 2026-27 season on Sydney Harbour, it will be the 31st continuous season of the hotel's boat-sponsoring partnership with the League since it began back in 1996-97. by Frank Quealey Posted 13 Aug 09:09 NZST Henri-Lloyd are UPWIND's Official Clothing Partner Henri-Lloyd are UPWIND's Official Clothing Partner Supporting the next generation of offshore sailing talent with MerConcept Henri-Lloyd has been named the Official Clothing Partner of UPWIND, the new offshore sailing development programme created by MerConcept. by Henri-Lloyd Posted 12 Aug 23:00 NZST 470 World Championship in Enoshima day 1 470 World Championship in Enoshima day 1 A day of waiting in the rain The first day of the 470 Worlds did not go quite as planned. After several days of fantastic sailing conditions before the first day of World Championships, the weather took a turn for the worse, bringing heavy rain and, unfortunately, very little wind. by International 470 Class Association Posted 12 Aug 22:55 NZST Airlie Beach Race Week day 6 Airlie Beach Race Week day 6 Light air changes things up Day 6 of Jeanneau Yachts presented by Mooloolaba Yacht Brokers and 74 Islands Airlie Beach Race Week (ABRW) 2026 and with light conditions prevailing, quite different to the preceding windy days, competitors sat and waited till 12.30pm for breeze. by Di Pearson/ABRW media Posted 12 Aug 22:46 NZST Marine Auctions: August Online Auctions Marine Auctions: August Online Auctions Bidding to start on Tuesday 25th August and end on Monday 31st August at 2pm AEST Bidding to start on Tuesday 25th August and will end on Monday 31st August at 2pm AEST. by Marine Auctions Posted 12 Aug 18:01 NZST The Magenta Project Largest Mentoring Graduation The Magenta Project Largest Mentoring Graduation One Year After the 2x25 Review One year after the landmark 2x25 Review revealed the persistent barriers preventing women from progressing across sailing and the wider marine industry, The Magenta Project is celebrating its largest graduating mentoring cohort. by Jaqueline Grawe Posted 12 Aug 17:43 NZST Kiwis hit 50kts on a bleak mid-winter's day Kiwis hit 50kts on a bleak mid-winter's day Emirates Team NZ took on winter's worst on the Hauraki Gulf in a 4hr sail hitting over 50kts Emirates Team NZ took on winter's worst on the Hauraki Gulf on Wednesday in a four-hour sail, in winds that topped 35kts during rain squalls and an air temperature of 15°C. In a drone video of the session, the team said they regularly clocked over 50kts. by Richard Gladwell/Sail-World.com Posted 12 Aug 17:29 NZST Noted sailor, historian and author dead at 82yrs Noted sailor, historian and author dead at 82yrs Dean of yachting historians, sailor and advocate for safety at sea dead at 82yrs John Rousmaniere, sailor, historian, advocate for safety at sea, and 2020 National Sailing Hall of Fame inductee, whose books became essential reading for generations of sailors, died on August 8, 2026. He was 82. by R. Steven Tsuchiya and Sheila McCurdy Posted 12 Aug 13:04 NZST Hamilton Island Race Week's 41st edition preview Hamilton Island Race Week's 41st edition preview The fleet has grown to 194 entries for the 41st edition, up from 145 boats in 2025 The final countdown is on to Hamilton Island Race Week 2026, presented by American Express, with crews preparing to converge on the Whitsundays for the 41st edition of Australia's premier offshore sailing regatta. by Caroline Denyer Posted 12 Aug 09:37 NZST 2026 Formula Wing World Championships day 1 2026 Formula Wing World Championships day 1 Champions under pressure as Formula Wing worlds begin in Istanbul Vaina Picot won all four women's races as the 2026 Formula Wing World Championships got under way on the Bosphorus, while Italy's Francesco Cappuzzo took the men's overnight lead with two victories and a second place. by IWSA Media Posted 12 Aug 08:39 NZST Cup news, Safe Harbor Race Weekend, Morgan Cup Cup news, Safe Harbor Race Weekend, Morgan Cup America's Cup news, Safe Harbor Race Weekend, and Morgan Cup news Yesterday's announcement from American Racing Challenger Team USA detailing their preliminary sailing team roster will likely move the 38th Americas Cup a few clicks higher on your awareness radar. by David Schmidt Posted 12 Aug 03:00 NZST AC Recon: Aug 8 - Kiwis reveal "new" foils AC Recon: Aug 8 - Kiwis reveal "new" foils Emirates Team NZ declared "new" wingfoil components ahead of a sailing session on Saturday Emirates Team NZ declared "new" wingfoil components ahead of a sailing session on Saturday. It is not known if these are new wings in the 2027 cycle or are modified/original wingfoils from the 2024 Cup. by Richard Gladwell, Sail-World Posted 12 Aug 01:55 NZST San Pedro OCR crowns three champions San Pedro OCR crowns three champions Second week of racing on the LA 2028 Olympic waters The second week of San Pedro OCR came to a close Sunday with 3 pairs of Olympic-class sailors crowned champions on the waters that will host sailing at L.A.'s 2028 Olympic Games. by Meredith Glacken Posted 11 Aug 22:49 NZST RORC Team announced for the 2027 Admiral's Cup RORC Team announced for the 2027 Admiral's Cup Ino Veritas and Beau Ideal will race under the RORC Burgee as a single, fully integrated team The Royal Ocean Racing Club (RORC) has approved a formidable two-boat team for the 2027 Admiral's Cup, bringing together two long-standing RORC members with one clear objective. by Louay Habib / RORC Posted 11 Aug 21:24 NZST Airlie Beach Race Week day 5 Airlie Beach Race Week day 5 The gauntlets are down Following Day 4's lay day, competitors returned to the race track rested on Day 5 of Jeanneau Yachts presented by Mooloolaba Yacht Brokers and 74 Islands Airlie Beach Race Week (ABRW) 2026 and the gauntlets are down with some battle royales ensuing. by Di Pearson/ABRW media Posted 11 Aug 20:38 NZST AC Recon: The Longest Day AC Recon: The Longest Day Luna Rossa – Sailing Day 15, August 7 2026 - Cagliari, Sardinia Italian Challenger Luna Rossa enjoyed another great sailing day in Sardinia's Maestrale, clocking up their longest foiling time yet on Sailing Day 15. by Richard Gladwell, Sail-World Posted 11 Aug 13:20 NZST Airlie Beach Race Week Lay Day Airlie Beach Race Week Lay Day Including the Ocean Crusaders Lay Day Clean Up Jeanneau Yachts presented by Mooloolaba Yacht Brokers and 74 Islands Airlie Beach Race Week (ABRW) 2026 is in full swing and already competitors have experienced three fabulous days of racing on the water and the social side ashore. by Di Pearson/ABRW media Posted 11 Aug 11:10 NZST Ora Cup Ora 2026 at Circolo Vela Arco overall Ora Cup Ora 2026 at Circolo Vela Arco overall Miguel Echavarri and Carlo Milan win the 31st edition The two Gold Fleet final races reshuffle the Junior podium: Spain's Miguel Echavarri wins ahead of USA's Ryan Lee and fellow Spaniard Luca Nueschen. Italy's Annalie Meoni finishes sixth overall and first female. by Elena Giolai Posted 11 Aug 07:52 NZST North Sails Cowes Week overall North Sails Cowes Week overall Spectacular fireworks display welcomes the start of event's third century North Sails Cowes Week, the 200th anniversary, ended on Friday evening amidst the glitz and triumphs of the prize-giving while thousands of families, visitors, islanders and sailors witnessed the spectacular fireworks display. by Cowes Week Ltd Posted 11 Aug 06:11 NZST America's Cup: Melges named in US Cup line-up America's Cup: Melges named in US Cup line-up ARC Team USA announce a mix of Cup experience and "Rookie" talent in new sailing squad. ARC Team USA, the US challenger for the 2027 America's Cup have announced an All-American line-up in their AC75 sailing squad. The team contains several mmebers of the American Magic AC75, Youth and Womens America's Cup teams from Barcelona. by Richard Gladwell, Sail-World.com Posted 11 Aug 02:00 NZST Who will claim the 470 Worlds in Enoshima? Who will claim the 470 Worlds in Enoshima? A record-breaking Mixed fleet expected on the starting line The world's best 470 sailors are heading to Japan for the 2026 470 World Championships, taking place in Enoshima from 10-17 August. by International 470 Class Association Posted 11 Aug 01:05 NZST Ora Cup Ora 2026 at Circolo Vela Arco day 2 Ora Cup Ora 2026 at Circolo Vela Arco day 2 Six races after two days on Garda Three more races were completed in a southerly breeze of around 13 to 14 knots. Italy's Valerio Pucci scored three wins and moved into the lead in Cadet Division B. by Elena Giolai Posted 10 Aug 22:38 NZST ILCA 4 Youth Worlds overall ILCA 4 Youth Worlds overall Eleni Triantou and Leo Gosling emerged as the big winners Eleni Triantou and Leo Gosling emerged as the big winners as 448 young sailors wrapped up the 2026 ILCA 4 Youth World Championship in Aarhus after a demanding week of strong winds, sunshine and intense racing on Aarhus Bay. by Agustín Argüelles Posted 10 Aug 18:38 NZST Fast 72 racer cruiser on the market Fast 72 racer cruiser on the market The Reichel Pugh 72 can be raced fully crewed, or shorthanded, or converted for luxury cruising. Auckland boutique brokerage McD Yachts is offering a high-performance Marten 72 yacht designed by a world-leading design office, Reichel Pugh, and capable of being raced fully crewed, or shorthanded, or quickly converted for luxury cruising. by Richard Gladwell Posted 10 Aug 17:53 NZST Elliott 5.9: Burnsco to Reggae Shark Elliott 5.9: Burnsco to Reggae Shark Reggae Shark strikes in Whitianga to claim Burnsco Elliott 5.9 Traveller Series - Round 3 The third round of the Burnsco Elliott 5.9 Traveller Series over the weekend of 1–2 August delivered outstanding one design racing on Mercury Bay, as the fleet gathered in Whitianga for two packed days of competitive sailing. by Gareth Howard - Elliott 5.9 Association Posted 10 Aug 01:06 NZST Marine Megafauna in Sailing Guidelines shortlisted Marine Megafauna in Sailing Guidelines shortlisted For the 2026 Sport Positive Awards in the Biodiversity category The Marine Megafauna in Sailing Guidelines, co-authored by World Sailing and the Marine Mammal Advisory Group (MMAG), have been shortlisted for the 2026 Sport Positive Awards in the Biodiversity category. by World Sailing Posted 9 Aug 21:36 NZST