Close Encounters… Close Encounters… Of the Jimbo kind. To know Jim Close is to have an experience. To know Jim Close, aka Jimbo, or Mumbles, is to have an experience (Boom. Boom. Basil Brush). It's not a reflection. It's a casting of vision. Yes. What a trip. Part acid. Part journey through space. Part adventure in existentialism. by John Curnow, Sail-World.com AUS Editor Posted 3 May 22:00 PDT Race Yachts Premium Brokerage Race Yachts Premium Brokerage Performance-led. Globally connected. Results-driven. Performance-led. Globally connected. Results-driven. We represent a select range of race yachts built to win—each one chosen for its capability, condition, and competitive edge. by Jason Rowed, Race Yachts Posted 4 May 14:00 PDT 1,800 Miles With Sailing's Rising Stars 1,800 Miles With Sailing's Rising Stars A Pathway into Offshore Racing For young sailors, the biggest barrier to offshore racing isn't ambition, it's access. The RORC Griffin Offshore Pathway is changing that, and this year one team is taking on the 1,800-mile Round Britain and Ireland Race. by North Sails Posted 4 May 08:00 PDT The Ocean Race previews a return to City of Sails The Ocean Race previews a return to City of Sails The local stopover team unveiled a special 50th anniversary logo Auckland's iconic Viaduct Harbour will host the Southern Ocean stopover in February and March, marking the race's first return to New Zealand since 2018 and the 11th time the city has welcomed the fleet home. by The Ocean Race Posted 4 May 07:44 PDT Maxi racing fires up in the Mediterranean Maxi racing fires up in the Mediterranean Strong results for Pascale Decaux's Tilakkhana II at Sandberg PalmaVela The International Maxi Association's Mediterranean Maxi Offshore and Inshore Challenges resumed and got under way, respectively, with the racing at Sandberg PalmaVela that concluded yesterday with strong results for Pascale Decaux's Tilakkhana II. by International Maxi Association Posted 4 May 06:48 PDT Chef from Cheltenham racing from US coast-to-coast Chef from Cheltenham racing from US coast-to-coast “I had done some family sailing holidays, but they were more about sunbathing than sailing” Lucy Stocks, 22, a chef from Cheltenham, is taking part in the penultimate leg of the Clipper Round the World Yacht Race. It's the last leg of the race that she will complete before her parents join her to race her 'home' this summer. by Kathryn Pridie Posted 4 May 06:30 PDT 52 Super Series 2026 returns this week 52 Super Series 2026 returns this week The world's leading monohull circuit 2026 season begins in Puerto Portals The 52 SUPER SERIES, renowned as the world's leading grand prix monohull yacht racing circuit, returns for its 2026 season this week. by 52 Super Series Posted 4 May 02:38 PDT Getting into the rhythm of the 1000 Race Getting into the rhythm of the 1000 Race Francesca Clapcich is edging her way around the western side of the Traffic Separation Scheme In her first solo race in the IMOCA Class, Francesca Clapcich onboard 11th Hour Racing, has been battling light winds across the mouth of the English Channel in the early stages of the season-opening 1000 Race. by Francesca Clapcich Posted 4 May 02:33 PDT 61st Congressional Cup at Long Beach overall 61st Congressional Cup at Long Beach overall Australia's Cole Tapper storms to historic triumph Australia's Cole Tapper and his Kairos Racing Team from Sydney delivered a sensational performance to win the 61st Congressional Cup today at the Long Beach Yacht Club, earning Tapper the legendary Crimson Blazer and etching his name into sailing history. by World Match Racing Tour Posted 4 May 01:54 PDT 2026 CIC Med Channel Race Day 2 2026 CIC Med Channel Race Day 2 Tactical games on the road to the Strait of Bonifacio Departing yesterday, Sunday, May 3, at 1:00 PM from the southern bay of Marseille, the Class40 fleet of the 2nd edition of the CIC MED CHANNEL RACE crossed the Var coast during the afternoon and evening before rounding Île du Levant. by Sirius Events Posted 4 May 00:24 PDT ClubSwan Season opens in Bonifacio and Pensacola ClubSwan Season opens in Bonifacio and Pensacola A vibrant fortnight both on and off the water After a vibrant fortnight both on and off the water, the curtain falls on the Swan Bonifacio Challenge and USA League Event 2 in Pensacola. by Nautor Swan Posted 3 May 23:33 PDT CYCA's Tapper and crew score massive win CYCA's Tapper and crew score massive win Victory in the 61st Congressional Cup at Long Beach Yacht Club A crew who cut their teeth sailing at the Cruising Yacht Club of Australia (CYCA) have scored one of the biggest wins in world match racing, taking out the prestigious Congressional Cup in Long Beach, California today. by Cruising Yacht Club of Australia Posted 3 May 21:40 PDT The Ocean Race home for 50th anniversary The Ocean Race home for 50th anniversary The Ocean Race returns to the City of Sails to the race route for the first time since 2018. February and March 2027, as The Ocean Race revealed exciting partnerships and key details of the Southern Ocean stopover, marking the return of the City of Sails to the race route for the first time since 2018. by 18k Sports Media Posted 3 May 21:02 PDT Yachting Cup 2026 at San Diego Yacht Club overall Yachting Cup 2026 at San Diego Yacht Club overall Sunday racingdelivered another strong day on the water Sunday racing at Yachting Cup 2026 delivered another strong day on the water, with eight classes spread across San Diego Bay and the Coronado Roads courses. by Karina Sandhu & Jared Wohlgemuth Posted 3 May 19:41 PDT 22nd Sandberg PalmaVela overall 22nd Sandberg PalmaVela overall Torrential morning storm prevents racing on the final day A torrential morning storm bringing spectacular thunder and lightning to the Bay of Palma was then followed by a prolonged calm which prevented racing on the final day of 22nd Sandberg PalmaVela. by Sandberg PalmaVela 2026 Posted 3 May 13:21 PDT Register by May 15 for Rolex Big Boat Series Register by May 15 for Rolex Big Boat Series Registration fees increase after May 15 for the West Coast's Premier Regatta & ORC North Americans May 15 marks four months until the first starting gun of the West Coast's most anticipated annual regatta, Rolex Big Boat Series, scheduled for September 16-20, 2026, on San Francisco Bay. by St. Francis Yacht Club Posted 3 May 10:04 PDT 2026 CIC Med Channel Race Start 2026 CIC Med Channel Race Start A good start for the 1000 mile offshore race in the Mediterranean Today at 1:00 PM local time (11:00 AM UTC), the Class40 fleet of the 2nd edition of the CIC MED CHANNEL RACE set off for a 1000-mile race in the western Mediterranean between Marseille, Corsica, Sardinia, and the Balearic Islands. by Sirius Events Posted 3 May 09:36 PDT Francesca Clapcich starts the 1000 Race Francesca Clapcich starts the 1000 Race Her very first solo race on an IMOCA Today, at 1200 CEST [1000 UTC], Francesca took the start of the 1000 Race - her very first solo race on an IMOCA. by Francesca Clapcich Posted 3 May 04:35 PDT 61st Congressional Cup at Long Beach Day 4 61st Congressional Cup at Long Beach Day 4 Berntsson and Poole take early control in Semi-Finals The stage is set for a thrilling finale at the 61st Congressional Cup as the final four teams were confirmed today on the penultimate day of racing in Long Beach, CA. by World Match Racing Tour Posted 2 May 20:17 PDT Yachting Cup 2026 at San Diego Yacht Club Day 1 Yachting Cup 2026 at San Diego Yacht Club Day 1 A lively start beginning with Friday's Ton Cup The 2026 Yachting Cup got underway this weekend with a lively start beginning with Friday's Ton Cup - a fast-paced, tactical showdown that set the tone for the racing ahead. by Karina Sandhu & Jared Wohlgemuth Posted 2 May 18:55 PDT 22nd Sandberg PalmaVela Day 3 22nd Sandberg PalmaVela Day 3 A classic Palma day proves a perfect warm up as titles decided The 22nd Sandberg Estates Palma Vela regatta on the Bay of Palma offered a perfect Saturday of racing with solid, reliable winds of 12 to 16 knots, very much a 'typical Palma day' as described by many happy teams on their return to the club. by Sandberg PalmaVela 2026 Posted 2 May 14:48 PDT 50th Anniversary Marion Bermuda Race countdown on 50th Anniversary Marion Bermuda Race countdown on Marking five decades of Corinthian spirit, camaraderie, and bluewater adventure In 2027, the Marion Bermuda Race celebrates its 50th Anniversary, marking five decades of Corinthian spirit, camaraderie, and bluewater adventure. by Marion Bermuda Race Posted 2 May 09:48 PDT 46 Nations to send ships into New York Harbor 46 Nations to send ships into New York Harbor For America's 250th Birthday With less than three months remaining before America's 250th anniversary, Sail4th 250 has announced the full scope of events planned for July 3-7, 2026 in the Port of New York and New Jersey. by Sail4th 250 Posted 2 May 07:59 PDT 2026 CIC Med Channel Race starts tomorrow 2026 CIC Med Channel Race starts tomorrow Class40 fleet will head towards the islands of Porquerolles and Levant. The 2nd edition of the CIC MED CHANNEL RACE will start tomorrow, Sunday, May 3, at 1:00 PM (departure from the Mucem basin at 11:00 AM) from the southern bay of Marseille. by Sirius Events Posted 2 May 07:22 PDT Quantum Sails Melges 24 Great Lakes Cup returns Quantum Sails Melges 24 Great Lakes Cup returns Season shifts toward Championship summer As the 2026 Melges 24 season accelerates beyond its early spring schedule, the focus of the North American fleet now turns toward one of its most defining stretches of the year—the Quantum Sails Melges 24 Great Lakes Cup (QGLC). by U.S. Melges 24 Class Association Posted 2 May 07:15 PDT Countdown to Tre Golfi Sailing Week 2026 Countdown to Tre Golfi Sailing Week 2026 Naples and Sorrento getting ready to welcome a record fleet and world-class competition The countdown is entering its final phase for the Tre Golfi Sailing Week 2026, with less than one week to go until the ORC Worlds and three to the IMA Maxi Europeans, as Naples and Sorrento prepare to welcome one of the most significant gatherings. by Tre Golfi Sailing Week Posted 2 May 02:50 PDT 61st Congressional Cup at Long Beach Day 3 61st Congressional Cup at Long Beach Day 3 Tapper holds nerve as Semi-Final spot hang in balance Tensions were high on day three of the 61st Congressional Cup as the race for the final semi-final berth intensified in front of the Belmont Pier in Long Beach. by World Match Racing Tour Posted 1 May 22:22 PDT 22nd Sandberg PalmaVela Day 2 22nd Sandberg PalmaVela Day 2 Newcomers to the fore A few spots of rain did nothing to dampen the enthusiasm of the 100 or so crews competing today at 22nd Sandberg Estates PalmaVela as the showcase Mediterranean regatta built to it full size with all classes racing on a moody Bay of Palma. by Sandberg PalmaVela 2026 Posted 1 May 12:45 PDT SVG Sailing Week earns Gold Certification SVG Sailing Week earns Gold Certification Competitive racing, cultural experiences and impactful environmental stewardship The successful staging of SVG Sailing Week has positioned Saint Vincent and the Grenadines as a premier Caribbean sailing destination, delivering an exceptional blend of competitive racing, cultural experiences and impactful environmental stewardship. by SVG Sailing Week Posted 1 May 08:54 PDT America's Cup: Details of Ratcliffe claim revealed America's Cup: Details of Ratcliffe claim revealed Court documents reveal details of AC75 ownership dispute lodged by Jim Ratcliffe's INEOS Racing Details of the claim by INEOS Racing Ltd against Athena Racing Ltd have been revealed via documents available through the Commercial Division of the High Court of England and Wales. by Richard Gladwell, Sail World Posted 1 May 06:32 PDT How to prepare for a Musto Skiff Worlds in 5-Weeks How to prepare for a Musto Skiff Worlds in 5-Weeks Get yourself ready for a World Championship regatta with this 5-week action plan. You've entered (or about to enter) the ACO Musto Skiff World Championship at Carnac. The regatta is now just over a month away, and for some of you, the thought of sailing five days over a week with little-to-no training is daunting - but it shouldn't be. by Jamie Hilton Posted 1 May 05:10 PDT 26.6 knots. A capsize. A broken leg. 26.6 knots. A capsize. A broken leg. This is why you bring a SpeedPuck An image of Project 3894: Rebuild of the Fastest RS Aero Alive landed in the Velocitek inbox via the RS World Community WhatsApp group. We put out a message on social media to learn more and connected with the sailor behind the post. by Velocitek Posted 1 May 04:00 PDT Francesca Clapcich to start first solo IMOCA race Francesca Clapcich to start first solo IMOCA race "My goal is simple and clear: make no big mistakes, make smart decisions, and finish the race" On May 3, 2026, Italian-American offshore sailor, Francesca Clapcich, will take the start of the 1000 Race - her very first solo race on an IMOCA. by Francesca Clapcich Posted 1 May 00:01 PDT 61st Congressional Cup at Long Beach Day 2 61st Congressional Cup at Long Beach Day 2 Past champions set the pace The battle for the coveted Crimson Blazer at the 61st Long Beach Yacht Club Congressional Cup stepped up a pace today with three former champions sitting atop the leaderboard after an intense second day of racing. by World Match Racing Tour Posted 30 Apr 21:26 PDT SailGP: Black Foils to miss two more events SailGP: Black Foils to miss two more events New Zealand's Black Foils won't be on the startline at either of May's Rolex SailGP events New Zealand's Black Foils won't be on the startline at either of May's Rolex SailGP Championship events. After the May events in Bermuda and New York the league's next stop is a return to Halifax (21 - 22 June) by Ben Mackey Posted 30 Apr 17:47 PDT Bayview Mackinac Race partners with America250MI Bayview Mackinac Race partners with America250MI The 102nd race from Port Huron to Mackinac Island aligns with America250MI's "Power of Place" value Bayview Yacht Club announced today that the Bayview Mackinac Race is an official partner with America250MI, the statewide commemoration of the nation's 250th anniversary. by Bayview Yacht Club Posted 30 Apr 13:03 PDT Mallorca & Hyères shape Sailing Grand Slam ranking Mallorca & Hyères shape Sailing Grand Slam ranking After Mallorca and Hyères, the Sailing Grand Slam now moves to its next stage at Dutch Water Week With the first two events of the 2026 Sailing Grand Slam now complete, the favourites are beginning to establish themselves in the championship standings. by Sailing Grand Slam Posted 30 Apr 12:01 PDT Offshore Double Handed Worlds NOR published Offshore Double Handed Worlds NOR published The event will feature up to 22 teams, showcasing growing international appeal of offshore racing Ahead of the 2026 Offshore Double Handed World Championship, a key event in the offshore sailing calendar, the Notice of Race has formally been published. by World Sailing Posted 30 Apr 11:56 PDT 22nd Sandberg PalmaVela Day 1 22nd Sandberg PalmaVela Day 1 Light, tricky winds are the first challenge Two short and relatively sharp races in light breezes opened the 22nd edition of Sandberg PalmaVela, the annual showcase regatta on the Bay of Palma which really signals the start of the Mediterranean racing season. by Sandberg PalmaVela 2026 Posted 30 Apr 11:23 PDT Mav Lite Shell 2.0 Mav Lite Shell 2.0 The Technical Waterproof for Every Setting Everyone dreams of that waterproof jacket you can take anywhere. 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