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 Teams announced for Women's Match Racing Worlds Teams announced for Women's Match Racing Worlds 12 skippers and teams representing 7 nations will take part World Sailing is pleased to announce the 12 skippers and teams who will be competing at the 2026 World Sailing Women's Match Racing World Championship, hosted by St. Francis Yacht Club. by St. Francis Yacht Club Posted 12 Sep 14:31 PDT Maxi Yacht Rolex Cup at Porto Cervo overall Maxi Yacht Rolex Cup at Porto Cervo overall Leopard 3 and Northstar III crowned World Champions The 36th Maxi Yacht Rolex Cup, organised by the Yacht Club Costa Smeralda in collaboration with the International Maxi Association and with the support of title sponsor Rolex, drew to a close today in Porto Cervo. by Yacht Club Costa Smeralda Posted 12 Sep 14:09 PDT J/70 Worlds at Cascais, Portugal overall J/70 Worlds at Cascais, Portugal overall Haroldo Solberg and the OCEANPACT - Viking crew fend off strong challenge to win Haroldo Solberg and the OCEANPACT - Viking crew fended off a strong challenge from John Heaton to win the J/70 World Championship in a dramatic final race in Cascais, Portugal. by Press CNCascais Posted 12 Sep 12:14 PDT Maxi Yacht Rolex Cup - The journey to achievement Maxi Yacht Rolex Cup - The journey to achievement Few events in sailing compare to the Maxi Yacht Rolex Cup Founded by the Yacht Club Costa Smeralda (YCCS), and organized in collaboration with the International Maxi Association (IMA), the partnership with Rolex as title sponsor stretches back more than 40 years. by Quinag Posted 12 Sep 12:11 PDT September Savings on 3Di September Savings on 3Di Sails engineered for lasting shape, exceptional performance, and proven reliability September savings make it the perfect time to invest in sails engineered for lasting shape, exceptional performance, and proven reliability. Take advantage of seasonal pricing and upgrade to 3Di to experience the performance advantage firsthand. by North Sails Posted 12 Sep 11:30 PDT 2026 Musto iQFOiL Worlds at the WPNSA overall 2026 Musto iQFOiL Worlds at the WPNSA overall Tamar Steinberg (ISR) and Luuc van Opzeeland (NED) crowned world champions in Weymouth Tamar Steinberg (ISR) and Luuc van Opzeeland (NED) are the 2026 iQFOiL World Champions, claiming the sport's biggest titles after a fast and decisive Medal Series on the final day of racing in Weymouth and Portland. by iQFOiL Class Association Posted 12 Sep 10:27 PDT Inaugural Cape 31 Gold Cup Preview Inaugural Cape 31 Gold Cup Preview Record-breaking fleet set, 31 days to go 28 teams from 12 nations are set to descend on Saint-Tropez for the first-ever Cape 31 Gold Cup — the largest fleet in class history, with more still possible. by Tor Tomlinson Cheney Posted 12 Sep 09:24 PDT The Ocean Race Atlantic: Kiwis finish in Lorient The Ocean Race Atlantic: Kiwis finish in Lorient MSIG Europe, was the only boat in the fleet fitted with a straight keel and daggerboards. The New Zealand crew have finished The Ocean Atlantic, coming home in sixth place. MSIG Europe, is the only boat in the fleet fitted with a straight keel and daggerboards which put it at a significant disadvantage in foiling conditions. by The Ocean Race Posted 12 Sep 07:00 PDT Melges 24 Worlds strongly supported by community Melges 24 Worlds strongly supported by community Harbor Springs rallies behind an international fleet bound for Little Traverse Bay With just a week remaining before the start of the 2026 Melges 24 World Championship, the pressure is building and the pace of preparation is accelerating on every front. by International Melges 24 Class Association Posted 12 Sep 06:22 PDT Globe40 2028-2029 Interview: Jonas Gerckens Globe40 2028-2029 Interview: Jonas Gerckens "The Globe40 is a perfect mix of adventures, encounters and competition" Five months after the finish of the Globe40, Jonas Gerckens looks back on an extraordinary adventure... and is already looking ahead to the next one! by Sirius Events Posted 12 Sep 02:54 PDT Pattaya set for the 2027 OK Dinghy Worlds Pattaya set for the 2027 OK Dinghy Worlds World-class sailing returns to the Royal Varuna Yacht Club The world's elite single-handed sailors will set sail for the Gulf of Thailand as Pattaya's renowned Royal Varuna Yacht Club (RVYC) in conjunction with the Yacht Racing Association of Thailand officially hosts the 2027 OK Dinghy World Championship. by Carlo Pagano Posted 12 Sep 01:06 PDT Maxi Yacht Rolex Cup Day 4 Maxi Yacht Rolex Cup Day 4 Ultimate conditions in Porto Cervo In the blustery conditions the two world championship classes each sailed two windward-leewards. by International Maxi Association Posted 11 Sep 23:24 PDT The Ocean Race Atlantic: Kiwis to finish Saturday The Ocean Race Atlantic: Kiwis to finish Saturday The Ocean Race Atlantic will finish Saturday for the Kiwi crew on MSIG Europe While the first four IMOCAs crossed the finish line Thursday, and a fifth on Friday, the race continues for Conrad Colman, Anna Merchant, Megan Thomson, Elie Pirnay, and Georgia Schofield, now 40nm miles from the finish of The Ocean Race Atlantic. by Aotearoa Ocean Racing Posted 11 Sep 19:11 PDT 2026 J/24 U.S. Nationals in Portland day 1 2026 J/24 U.S. Nationals in Portland day 1 The fleet features an impressive 26 Corinthian teams The 2026 J/24 U.S. National Championship, sponsored by Portland Yacht Services, opened Friday in Portland, ME with 33 boats facing a demanding day on the water that tested crews with everything from light air to a dramatic 180-degree wind shift. by Julie & Christopher Howell Posted 11 Sep 16:42 PDT 10% Off Vaikobi Car Accessories 10% Off Vaikobi Car Accessories The ultimate trip ready trio Save car travel headaches and save 10% when you bundle all three Vaikobi car accessories. by Vaikobi Posted 11 Sep 15:30 PDT 2026 ILCA 6 Women's Worlds Day 5 2026 ILCA 6 Women's Worlds Day 5 Charlotte Rose Leads Top 10 Into Saturday's Final Series The Elimination Series concluded today for the top ten sailors at the 2026 ILCA 6 Women's World Championship, who will contest tomorrow's Final Series for the medals. by Agustín Argüelles / ILCA Posted 11 Sep 15:01 PDT J/70 Worlds at Cascais, Portugal Day 4 J/70 Worlds at Cascais, Portugal Day 4 A three-way fight for the crown in Cascais Solberg is in the lead, but Golison is just one point behind. Heaton sits four points off the top, and the title race is going down to the wire. by Press CNCascais Posted 11 Sep 13:18 PDT Türk Telekom Formula Kite Europeans day 5 Türk Telekom Formula Kite Europeans day 5 The final cut: big battles and new faces lock in tomorrow's medal series The final battle for places in Saturday's Medal Series at the 2026 Türk Telekom Formula Kite European Championships delivered relentless intensity in Akyaka, with four races completed today. by IKA Media Posted 11 Sep 13:16 PDT 5.5 Metre Multi Nations at Lake Garda Day 2 5.5 Metre Multi Nations at Lake Garda Day 2 Norway's Otto leads the 5.5 Metre Multi Nations as racing finally gets underway at Malcesine Otto (NOR 68, Bent Christian Wilhelmsen, Lasse Berthelsen, Herve Cunningham) lead the 5.5 Metre Multi Nations at Malcesine after three races were sailed on Friday. by Robert Deaves Posted 11 Sep 13:12 PDT 2026 Musto iQFOiL Worlds at the WPNSA Day 5 2026 Musto iQFOiL Worlds at the WPNSA Day 5 Top Ten Locked In for Saturday's Medal Series It was the longest day yet at the 2026 MUSTO iQFOiL World Championships, as light and unstable winds stretched the Men's final day of qualification over more than four hours of Sprint Slalom racing. by iQFOiL Class Association Posted 11 Sep 11:54 PDT Maxi Yacht Rolex Cup at Porto Cervo Day 4 Maxi Yacht Rolex Cup at Porto Cervo Day 4 Northstar III clinches the Rolex IMA Maxi Grand Prix World Championship with a race to spare Strong mistral winds once again set the conditions for the fourth and penultimate day of racing at the Maxi Yacht Rolex Cup, with breeze ranging from 18 to 23 knots and gusts of 28 knots. by Yacht Club Costa Smeralda Posted 11 Sep 11:46 PDT One last challenge for Sam Goodchild on Macif One last challenge for Sam Goodchild on Macif Before the Route du Rhum – Destination Guadeloupe After a strong start to the season, highlighted by a victory in the 1000 Race and a second-place finish in the Vendée Arctique, Sam Goodchild is approaching the final stretch before the Route du Rhum - Destination Guadeloupe with ambition. by IMOCA MACIF Posted 11 Sep 09:12 PDT Class40 fleet set for the Route du Rhum Class40 fleet set for the Route du Rhum The biggest and most open class Class 40 is again the biggest division in the Route du Rhum - Destination Guadeloupe and in many respects it's a microcosm of everything the key elements of the race's DNA. by La Route du Rhum-Destination Guadeloupe Posted 11 Sep 07:40 PDT RNZYS to host Youth and Womens MR Worlds RNZYS to host Youth and Womens MR Worlds Royal New Zealand Yacht Squadron to host 2027 World Sailing Youth & Women's Match Racing Worlds World Sailing has announced that the Royal New Zealand Yacht Squadron (RNZYS) in Auckland, New Zealand, has been selected to host the 2027 World Sailing Youth Match Racing Worlds and the 2027 World Sailing Women's Match Racing Worlds. by World Sailing Posted 11 Sep 07:00 PDT High spirits at the Newport Classic Yacht Regatta High spirits at the Newport Classic Yacht Regatta Taking over America's sailing capital on Labor Day Weekend The Newport Classic Yacht Regatta Presented by IYRS took over America's sailing capital on Labor Day Weekend for the penultimate event of the 2026 CYCS. by Classic Yacht Owners Association Posted 11 Sep 05:00 PDT