St. Croix to host 55th ISCA World Championships St. Croix to host 55th ISCA World Championships Scheduled for November 4-14, 2026 St. Croix will take the world stage in November 2026 when the island hosts the 55th Annual International Sunfish Class Association (ISCA) World Championships, scheduled for November 4-14, 2026. by International Sunfish Class Association Posted 26 Apr 23:56 AEST Antigua Sailing Week 2026 Day 3 Antigua Sailing Week 2026 Day 3 Light winds, vibrant nights at heineken riddim & tides festival on penultimate day Antigua Sailing Week racers and ralliers began their third day of sailing at Diamond Bank, hoisting colorful downwind sails in 9 kts of southeasterly breeze after departing Jumby Bay. by Meredith Glacken / Antigua Sailing Week Posted 26 Apr 23:45 AEST Port Phillip Women's Championship Series Day 4 Port Phillip Women's Championship Series Day 4 Melbourne's autumnal weather pulled one out of the box Port Phillip Women's Championship Series (PPWCS) 2025-26 Race Day 4 hosted by Royal Melbourne Yacht Squadron on Sunday 19 April 2026 showcased their annual signature female helm Jennifer Goldsmith Trophy event. by Rosie Colahan Posted 26 Apr 16:42 AEST Palm Beach Motor Yachts joins the 52 Super Series Palm Beach Motor Yachts joins the 52 Super Series Deepening connection to sailing across Europe's leading yachting destinations Palm Beach Motor Yachts will return to the 2026 52 Super Series—not simply as a partner, but as part of the environment where performance is proven at the highest level of the sport. by Palm Beach Motor Yachts Posted 26 Apr 15:40 AEST Final act of the Globe40 2025/2026 Final act of the Globe40 2025/2026 The second edition comes to a close in Lorient The arrival in Lorient of the British competitor JANGADA RACING last Tuesday morning marked the final sporting event of this sixth leg and, consequently, of the second edition of the GLOBE40. by Sirius Events Posted 26 Apr 14:44 AEST 2026 Sail Port Stephens Performance Series Day 2 2026 Sail Port Stephens Performance Series Day 2 ANZAC reflection leads to memorable racing ANZAC Day provided a moving backdrop to Day 2 of the 2026 Sail Port Stephens Performance Series, where remembrance gave way to some of the most memorable racing of the regatta so far. by Mark Rothfield Posted 26 Apr 10:17 AEST Wearn and Morris strike Gold in Hyeres Wearn and Morris strike Gold in Hyeres As Harding and Wilmot Claim Silver at French Olympic Week The Australian Sailing Team has delivered a strong performance at French Olympic Week, finishing with two gold medals, a silver medal, and a strong spread of top-10 results across the Olympic fleet. by Lisa Darmanin / Australian Sailing Team Posted 26 Apr 09:09 AEST 2026 44Cup Puntaldia Day 3 2026 44Cup Puntaldia Day 3 Changing fortunes on day 3 of 44Cup The 44Cup Puntaldia, taking place place out of the boutique 380 berth Marina di Puntaldia in northeast Sardinia, has gained a new leader on its penultimate day, or, more accurately, lost its previous leader. by 44Cup Posted 26 Apr 05:16 AEST Ficker Cup at Long Beach Yacht Club Day 1 Ficker Cup at Long Beach Yacht Club Day 1 Scotty Dickson has taken early control of the leaderboard After seven flights of intense opening-day competition at the Long Beach Yacht Club's Ficker Cup, LBYC's own Scotty Dickson has taken early control of the leaderboard, posting an impressive 6-1 record in unofficial results. by World Match Racing Tour Posted 26 Apr 04:24 AEST 470 class at French Olympic Week Hyères Overall 470 class at French Olympic Week Hyères Overall Xammar and Cardona crowned champions The French Olympic Week concluded today in Hyères after six days of intense racing. Spain's Jordi Xammar and Marta Cardona emerged victorious, repeating their success from the Trofeo Princesa Sofía in Palma de Mallorca. by International 470 Class Association Posted 26 Apr 04:16 AEST 'La Larga' kicks off the 22nd Sandberg PalmaVela 'La Larga' kicks off the 22nd Sandberg PalmaVela 35 boats set sail in the offshore race organised by the Real Club Náutico de Palma The Sandberg PalmaVela got under way today with the start of La Larga, its offshore race, as a fleet of 35 boats left the Real Club Náutico de Palma to begin a course around the Balearic archipelago. by Sandberg PalmaVela 2026 Posted 26 Apr 03:03 AEST 57th French Olympic Week in Hyères Overall 57th French Olympic Week in Hyères Overall Italy strike gold again on final flourish in Hyères Italy's sailors shone even brighter with two more golds on another perfect day in the Bay to finish the 57th Semaine Olympique Française de Hyères - TPM, the second event of the Sailing Grand Slam series. by Fédération Française de Voile Posted 26 Apr 01:16 AEST America's Cup Recon: Apr 24 - Funky Friday America's Cup Recon: Apr 24 - Funky Friday Emirates Team New Zealand continued their second block of testing on Friday - mostly sail testing Emirates Team NZ continued their second block of testing on Friday in a variable breeze that kicked up into a solid 18kts during the session before fading. It was a miserable day, cold, and with passing rain showers. by Richard Gladwell, Sail-World Posted 25 Apr 23:45 AEST Vale Gordon Ingate OAM - 29.3.1926 - 24.4.2026 Vale Gordon Ingate OAM - 29.3.1926 - 24.4.2026 The sailing legend passed away last evening following a short illness Sailing legend, Gordon Ingate OAM, passed away last evening following a short illness, he had turned 100 in March and celebrated in style at Royal Sydney Yacht Squadron with his family and a mass of friends. by Di Pearson Posted 25 Apr 14:56 AEST Antigua Sailing Week 2026 Day 2 Antigua Sailing Week 2026 Day 2 North Swell and Atlantic Breezes define the day The second day of Antigua Sailing Week brought a striking change in tempo and conditions, as the fleet prepared to depart the Caribbean Sea and push northward into the open Atlantic. by Meredith Glacken / Antigua Sailing Week Posted 25 Apr 14:15 AEST Kiwis score own goal on Auckland SailGP hosting Kiwis score own goal on Auckland SailGP hosting The administrative arm of the NZ Govt has pulled back from hosting a third major sailing event. The Wellington-based administrative arm of the New Zealand Government, has once again pulled their signature move, withdrawing from support of a major sailing regatta in Auckland. by Richard Gladwell - Sail-World.com Posted 25 Apr 10:57 AEST Morris wins Gold at French Olympic Week Morris wins Gold at French Olympic Week Redemption on the Mediterranean in a stunning final series Grae Morris found redemption on the Mediterranean Sea, winning gold in a stunning final series that kept him waiting and fighting until the very end. by Lisa Darmanin / Australian Sailing Team Posted 25 Apr 09:46 AEST 2026 Sail Port Stephens Performance Series Day 1 2026 Sail Port Stephens Performance Series Day 1 Rainbows frame the opener With rainbows, sunshine and a breeze built to please, the 2026 Sail Port Stephens Performance Series opened in memorable style yesterday on picture-perfect Port Stephens backdrop. by Mark Rothfield Posted 25 Apr 09:07 AEST Airline Pilot from Kiel wins Clipper Race Stage 9 Airline Pilot from Kiel wins Clipper Race Stage 9 Victory after 26 days sailing 5,500nm across the North Pacific Ocean Julia Heitmann, a 36-year-old airline pilot from Kiel, Germany, has arrived in Seattle, USA, after spending 26 days sailing 5,500nm (10,186 km) across the North Pacific Ocean in one of the most challenging legs of the Clipper Round the World Yacht Race. by Clipper Ventures Posted 25 Apr 06:16 AEST Fleet Racing Finale Sets Stage for Medal Showdown Fleet Racing Finale Sets Stage for Medal Showdown In the 49er, 49erFX and Nacra 17 classes at Semaine Olympique Française in Hyères The final day of fleet racing at the Semaine Olympique Française delivered a softer side of Hyères, with a light 8-10 knot sea breeze that never quite reached the forecasted pressure. by 49er & Nacra 17 Sailing Posted 25 Apr 06:14 AEST 470 class at French Olympic Week Hyères day 5 470 class at French Olympic Week Hyères day 5 The top ten teams selected have been selected After 12 races during French Olympic Week, the second event of the Sailing Grand Slam, the top 10 teams have been selected. The best sailors from the fleet will compete tomorrow in two Medal Series. by International 470 Class Association Posted 25 Apr 05:48 AEST 2026 44Cup Puntaldia Day 2 2026 44Cup Puntaldia Day 2 Five winners from six races at halfway stage Following yesterday's brisk, lumpy conditions off the Sardinian coast, for day two of the 44Cup Puntaldia the northerly had moderated to 8-12 knots and the sea flattened. by 44Cup Posted 25 Apr 05:42 AEST 57th French Olympic Week in Hyères day 5 57th French Olympic Week in Hyères day 5 Nolot and Maeder crowned in Hyères as Maggetti and Morris pass iQ test France's Lauriane Nolot and Singapore's Max Maeder won the women's and men's kiteboarding (Formula Kite) and Italy's Marta Maggetti and Australia's Grae Morris the women's and men's windsurfing titles (iQFOiL). by Fédération Française de Voile Posted 25 Apr 05:01 AEST Macnamara's Bowl Returns Macnamara's Bowl Returns With Star-Studded Lineup in Women's Sailing An elite roster of international sailing talent will compete in the long-awaited return of the Macnamara's Bowl this weekend, with a line-up of accomplished female sailors gathering at Royal Lymington Yacht Club. by RS Sailing Posted 25 Apr 02:16 AEST Landmark Partnership to Open Elite Racing to Women Landmark Partnership to Open Elite Racing to Women The Magenta Project and ClubSwan Racing will create a pathway A new partnership between The Magenta Project and ClubSwan Racing will create a pathway for women into elite performance sailing, by fielding two all-female teams in the ClubSwan 36 at four Nations League events this season. by The Magenta Project Posted 25 Apr 00:16 AEST Antigua Sailing Week 2026 Day 1 Antigua Sailing Week 2026 Day 1 Heads to Green Island for Barefoot on the Beach Rendezvous Caribbean bananaquits sang from towering palms, as they announced the start of Antigua Sailing Week. by Meredith Glacken / Antigua Sailing Week Posted 24 Apr 13:20 AEST 2026 44Cup Puntaldia Day 1 2026 44Cup Puntaldia Day 1 Aleph Racing edges ahead on challenging opening day 2026 44Cup set sail today off Puntaldia. The famous towering wedge-shaped island of Tavolara formed a dramatic backdrop for the RC44 racing but situated directly to weather of the race course its 500+m height made for tough wind conditions. by 44Cup Posted 24 Apr 05:39 AEST 2026 Fireball Worlds – Grab an early bird discount 2026 Fireball Worlds – Grab an early bird discount One week until the early bird discount expires The entries are rolling in for the Fireball Worlds hosted by Royal Torbay Yacht Club at the end of July. There are currently over 50 boats entered with the eventual entry expected to be between 90 and 100 boats. by UK Fireball Association Posted 24 Apr 05:35 AEST 57th French Olympic Week in Hyères day 4 57th French Olympic Week in Hyères day 4 Finals Friday fliers fear favourites in Hyères but Nacra nosedive shows no gold guaranteed Finals Friday fliers fear favourites in Hyères but Nacra nosedive shows no gold guaranteed by Fédération Française de Voile Posted 24 Apr 05:19 AEST Big Breeze, Bigger Changes in Hyères Big Breeze, Bigger Changes in Hyères Semaine Olympique Française Day 4 Turns the Tables Another 80% day for the Nacra 17 fleet on the Charlie course, one of the furthest out and in the biggest competitions. by 49er & Nacra 17 Sailing Posted 24 Apr 05:10 AEST New offshore virtual racing championship New offshore virtual racing championship IMOCA and Virtual Regatta launch the 2026 season IMOCA and Virtual Regatta announce the renewal of their partnership around the IMOCA Virtual Series, the official championship. Both partners are committing to a new season, in a collaboration that brings offshore racing and its online counterpart closer. by IMOCA and Virtual Regatta Posted 24 Apr 02:43 AEST 470 class at French Olympic Week Hyères day 4 470 class at French Olympic Week Hyères day 4 Xammar and Cardona extend their lead On the fourth day of French Olympic Week, two races were held for the gold fleet and three for silver. It was another windy day on the water, which allowed the races to be completed quickly. by International 470 Class Association Posted 24 Apr 01:11 AEST UpWind by MerConcept & World Sailing pave the way UpWind by MerConcept & World Sailing pave the way Six Olympic pathway sailors selected for a unique Ocean Fifty offshore experience UpWind by MerConcept, in collaboration with World Sailing, is proud to announce the selection of six international sailors who will take part in an exclusive Ocean Fifty racing experience during Act 1 of the Ocean Fifty Series. by UpWind by MerConcept Posted 24 Apr 00:25 AEST America's Cup: Alinghi announce Sardinia crew America's Cup: Alinghi announce Sardinia crew Tudor Team Alinghi has named five sailors who will be in Sardinia for the opening regatta of the 38t Tudor Team Alinghi has named five sailors who will be in Sardinia for the opening regatta of the 38th America's Cup. by Tudor Team Alinghi Posted 23 Apr 22:27 AEST America's Cup Recon: Apr 22 - Kiwi foils get eyes America's Cup Recon: Apr 22 - Kiwi foils get eyes The Kiwis continue their second block of testing on Wednesday - Recon report and video. Emirates Team New Zealand continued their second block of testing on Wednesday in a light breeze that grew in the middle of the day into a useful 15kts with a flat sea state. Video and post-session interview included in this story. by Richard Gladwell, Sail-World Posted 23 Apr 21:12 AEST Theo Westerlind added to Ficker Cup line-up Theo Westerlind added to Ficker Cup line-up Bringing considerable success in both youth and open match racing events Swedish match racing skipper Theo Westerlind has been added to the line-up for the 2026 Long Beach Yacht Club Ficker Cup later this week, accepting his invitation in place of Lennard Bal of the Netherlands, who is unable to attend the event. by World Match Racing Tour Posted 23 Apr 15:36 AEST 2026 Etchells Noel Paterson Corithian Cup 2026 Etchells Noel Paterson Corithian Cup Hosted by the Royal Queensland Yacht Squadron Etchells fleet over the weekend The Royal Queensland Yacht Squadron Etchells fleet hosted the second edition of the Noel Paterson Corithian Cup this past weekend and what a spectacular weekend it was, both on and off the water. by Etchells Brisbane Posted 23 Apr 15:14 AEST Nelson's Dockyard Welcomes Global Contingent Nelson's Dockyard Welcomes Global Contingent For Antigua Sailing Week Skipper's Meeting and Official Opening Nelson's Dockyard welcomed sailors from all over the world to the Copper & Lumber Store Hotel for a weather and safety briefing ahead of Antigua Sailing Week's 4-day round-the-island regatta. by Antigua Sailing Week Posted 23 Apr 13:40 AEST RC44 teams set for 44Cup Puntaldia RC44 teams set for 44Cup Puntaldia In the starting blocks for their second event of their 2026 season The 44Cup owners and crews have been enjoying their first few days on the water and ashore in the build-up to the second event of their 2026 season, based out of Puntaldia on Sardinia's northeast coast. by 44Cup Posted 23 Apr 06:49 AEST Full Power Racing at Semaine Olympique Française Full Power Racing at Semaine Olympique Française Breeze On, Battle Tightens in Hyères Day three in Hyères brought a proper shake-up as strong breeze and rain rolled through the bay, forcing an early postponement. by 49er & Nacra 17 Sailing Posted 23 Apr 04:34 AEST 57th French Olympic Week in Hyères day 3 57th French Olympic Week in Hyères day 3 Olympians rise as big easterlies wind up Hyères After the Champagne and sunshine of Monday and Tuesday, Wednesday brought the wind and tonic to the 57th Semaine Olympique Française de Hyères - TPM. by Fédération Française de Voile Posted 23 Apr 04:06 AEST Svea and Rainbow set to race Svea and Rainbow set to race At the Superyacht Cup Palma Richard Mille Two J Class yachts, the Swedish flagged Svea and Rainbow which will debut in the colours of her new owner, will take centre stage at the 30th anniversary of the Superyacht Cup Palma Richard Mille in late June. by J Class Association Posted 23 Apr 02:55 AEST 470 class at French Olympic Week Hyères day 3 470 class at French Olympic Week Hyères day 3 Spanish Duo Dominates as Conditions Reshape Gold Fleet What a day on the water at French Olympic Week in Hyères. Strong afternoon winds delivered high-intensity racing and significantly reshuffled the leaderboard. by International 470 Class Association Posted 23 Apr 02:11 AEST 2027 McIntyre Ocean Globe Race is go! 2027 McIntyre Ocean Globe Race is go! The only race around the world via Cape Horn steered by humans The Inaugural 2023 Ocean Globe Race (OGR) was a huge success celebrating the 50th anniversary of the world's first fully crewed 1973 Whitbread Race. by McIntyre Mini Globe Race Posted 23 Apr 02:03 AEST Hit the Road with RS Hit the Road with RS Discover #RoofRackReady Boats! For many people, getting into sailing isn't about learning the skills or finding the right club - it's about logistics. by RS Sailing Posted 22 Apr 21:00 AEST 18 Footer Tradition 18 Footer Tradition Tradition has played an important part in 18ft skiff racing's history Tradition has played an important part in 18ft skiff racing's history, so it's fortunate for the Australian 18 Footers League to have had many competitors, over the past 91 years, who have come down to the park each week to race their boats. by Frank Quealey Posted 22 Apr 15:57 AEST Gold Fleet Decided at Semaine Olympique Française Gold Fleet Decided at Semaine Olympique Française Real Racing Begins Now in Hyères Day two at the Semaine Olympique Française in Hyères marked the end of the preliminary series, setting the stage for the split into gold and silver fleets in the 49er and Nacra 17. by 49er & Nacra 17 Sailing Posted 22 Apr 04:19 AEST 57th French Olympic Week in Hyères day 2 57th French Olympic Week in Hyères day 2 Italians winning game of inches in Hyères before the pressure rises If Monday was Champagne sailing, Tuesday was a Mediterranean Millésimé - the vintage. If you created an exceptional blend capturing one side of sailing in Hyères - and you did not want to try and bottle the Mistral - it might look something like this. by Fédération Française de Voile Posted 22 Apr 04:09 AEST