Matteo Alfieri on Henri-Lloyd's Mav-Lite Shell 2.0 Matteo Alfieri on Henri-Lloyd's Mav-Lite Shell 2.0 A Q&A with Matteo Alfieri about Henri-Lloyd's Mav-Lite Shell 2.0 There's an old joke in the Pacific Northwest that you can wear the same kit to go sailing on Saturday and skiing on Sunday—you've just got to change your outer layers. More recently, however, I learned that swapping jackets can also be optional. by David Schmidt Posted 24 Jun 08:00 PDT J Class Match Up Set to Sparkle J Class Match Up Set to Sparkle At The Superyacht Cup Palma Richard Mille For the two J Class yachts which are about to line up at The Superyacht Cup Palma Richard Mille, Wednesday's final training suggests that the owners and crews of both Rainbow and Svea are set for a fantastic duel. by J Class Association Posted 24 Jun 22:44 PDT Youth Match Racing Worlds 2026 Day 3 Youth Match Racing Worlds 2026 Day 3 Pinckney and Kemp on course for finals As the clock passed 19:30 on Wednesday evening, the sailors returned to shore after almost 10 hours on the water in blazing sunshine and an extraordinary Danish heatwave. by Mick Anderson Posted 24 Jun 21:04 PDT Copa del Rey Mapfre ORC 0 Preview Copa del Rey Mapfre ORC 0 Preview Three previous winners will once again go head-to-head in the Bay of Palma Following the close of the first entry period on June 15th and with the six classes for the 44th Copa del Rey Mapfre now confirmed, the leading contenders in each division are beginning to emerge. by Copa del Rey MAPFRE Posted 24 Jun 12:31 PDT Finn Open and U29 Europeans at Gdynia Day 2 Finn Open and U29 Europeans at Gdynia Day 2 Bas de Waal takes lead after one light wind race Only one race was managed in light winds on the second day of the 2026 Open and U29 Finn Europeans in Gdynia, Poland, part of the LOTTO Gdynia Sailing Days. Bas de Waal, from The Netherlands, led all the way to win the race and take the overall lead. by Robert Deaves Posted 24 Jun 12:12 PDT Clash of the titans at 44Cup Marstrand 2026 Clash of the titans at 44Cup Marstrand 2026 Of the nine teams competing, all are now capable of claiming races The RC44 fleet returns to its regular summer stopover on Sweden's west coast this week for the 14th edition of the 44Cup Marstrand, since the high performance owner-driver one design class first visited this popular port in 2011. by 44Cup Posted 24 Jun 11:36 PDT A taste of the action to come A taste of the action to come On the eve of The Superyacht Cup Palma Richard Mille On the eve of the 30th anniversary edition of The Superyacht Cup Palma Richard Mille the Bay of Palma got a sparkling foretaste of the excitement to come over the next three days. by The Superyacht Cup Palma Posted 24 Jun 11:28 PDT Bayview YC Announces 2027 Admiral's Cup Challenge Bayview YC Announces 2027 Admiral's Cup Challenge The club is set to compete in one of yacht-racing's premiere global events Detroit's Bayview Yacht Club (BYC) today announced its intent to challenge for the 2027 Admiral's Cup, one of yacht-racing's premiere global events. by Bayview Yacht Club Posted 24 Jun 11:17 PDT Celebrations of Camaraderie in Bermuda Celebrations of Camaraderie in Bermuda All boats have now arrived in the 2026 Newport Bermuda Race All boats have arrived in Bermuda and so has the final episode of the Gulf Stream Show Powered by Palm Beach Motor Yachts. In this final episode, we celebrate what makes the Newport Bermuda Race one of sailing's most beloved traditions. by Bermuda Race Media Posted 24 Jun 10:19 PDT Kieler Woche 2026 day 5 Kieler Woche 2026 day 5 The medal races were held only in the two skiff disciplines The dominant Canadian sisters in the 49erFX and the nerves-of-steel Swiss team in the 49er stood out on the final day of the Olympic Kieler Woche part. by Kieler Woche Posted 24 Jun 10:15 PDT 505 World Championship preview 505 World Championship preview Things are hotting up nicely, with over 90 boats entered Excitement is mounting as Hayling Island Sailing Club prepares to host the 2026 505 World Championship starting on 5 July. There are currently over 90 boats entered from 11 different countries, including many past world champions. by Chris Thorne Posted 24 Jun 10:04 PDT Edgartown YC's 'Round-the-Island Race Preview Edgartown YC's 'Round-the-Island Race Preview Classic course, coveted trophies Competition, camaraderie, and a collection of some of New England sailing's most storied trophies await competitors at the 89th Edgartown Yacht Club 'Round-the-Island ('RTI) Race on July 25. by Barby MacGowan Posted 24 Jun 08:09 PDT America's Cup: Mid-winter reflection for ETNZ America's Cup: Mid-winter reflection for ETNZ Several of the America's Cup Defence team reflect on the progress so far As New Zealand goes through the shortest day several of the America's Cup Defence team reflect on the progress so far, and what lies ahead. Plus, a look back at one of the first sessions, three months ago. by Richard Gladwell/Sail-world.com Posted 24 Jun 06:51 PDT 2026 Clagett and U.S. Para Sailing Champs Preview 2026 Clagett and U.S. Para Sailing Champs Preview At Sail Newport in Newport, R.I. June 26-28 The C. Thomas Clagett, Jr. Memorial Clinic and Regatta and U.S. Sailing are excited to announce that the 2026 U.S. Para Sailing Championships will be hosted by Clagett Sailing at the 24th C. Thomas Clagett, Jr. Memorial Clinic and Regatta. by Sam Crichton Posted 24 Jun 06:34 PDT YJA Young Journalist of the Year YJA Young Journalist of the Year Entries open for the 2026 award supported by Henri-Lloyd Nominations are now open for the Yachting Journalists' Association's Young Journalist of the Year Award 2026 supported by Henri-Lloyd. by Yachting Journalists' Association Posted 24 Jun 03:40 PDT Finn Open and U29 Europeans at Gdynia Day 1 Finn Open and U29 Europeans at Gdynia Day 1 Michal Krasodomski leads after light wind start Michal Krasodomski, from Poland, is the early leader after the opening day of the 2026 Open and U29 European Championship in Gdynia, Poland, part of the LOTTO Gdynia Sailing Days. by Robert Deaves Posted 23 Jun 22:46 PDT Youth Match Racing Worlds 2026 Day 2 Youth Match Racing Worlds 2026 Day 2 Racing heats up in Denmark The temperatures in Denmark and the intensity on the water keep rising at Youth Match Racing Worlds 2026 in Middelfart, Denmark. Daniel Kemp (AUS) wins round robin. by Mick Anderson Posted 23 Jun 15:18 PDT Newport Bermuda Race: A parade at the finish line Newport Bermuda Race: A parade at the finish line More than 100 boats cross the finish line on Tuesday A mad dash to the finish kicked off Tuesday's action from the race course following the wind's return after a lull on Monday. by Bermuda Race Media Posted 23 Jun 12:27 PDT Sydney Hobart veteran to enter 48th Race Sydney Hobart veteran to enter 48th Race This time as owner It's not surprising that Michael 'Spiesy' Spies entered the 2026 Rolex Sydney Hobart days after entries opened. The race would not be the same without him: the CYCA and Southport Yacht Club member has competed in 47 Sydney Hobarts. by CYCA Media Posted 23 Jun 12:23 PDT High tension ahead of the Kieler Woche Medal Races High tension ahead of the Kieler Woche Medal Races Six different nations are on course for gold Six different nations are on course for gold at Kieler Woche ahead of the two final medal races in the Olympic disciplines of the Sailing Grand Slam. They are Canada, Israel, Great Britain, Denmark, Italy, and host nation Germany. by Kieler Woche Posted 23 Jun 12:14 PDT Kieler Woche 2026 day 4 Kieler Woche 2026 day 4 Dixi 5 and Niramo win the IDM-gold medal The new international German inshore champions come from Denmark and Kiel. At Kieler Woche on Tuesday (June 23), the "Dixi 5" skippered by Erik Stannow from Helsingør (ORC A/B) and Sönke Meier Sawatzki's star-studded "Niramo" (ORC C/D) took the top spots. by Kieler Woche Posted 23 Jun 12:10 PDT GWA Wingfoil World Cup Tarifa 2026 preview GWA Wingfoil World Cup Tarifa 2026 preview Second stop of race for Surf-Freestyle crowns set to kick off in Spain The second stop of the GWA Wingfoil World Tour in the Surf-Freestyle discipline is set to kick off in the iconic setting of Tarifa, Spain, with the title races wide open and all to play for. by Ian MacKinnon Posted 23 Jun 10:04 PDT Cascais J/70 Portuguese Nationals overall Cascais J/70 Portuguese Nationals overall International fleet of 34 teams from 11 nations raced ahead of the 2026 Worlds Clube Naval de Cascais hosted the 2026 Cascais J/70 Portuguese National Championship from June 12 to 14, bringing together 34 teams from 11 nations for one of the final major regattas before the J/70 World Championship. by Press CNCascais Posted 23 Jun 10:03 PDT 25th Argentario Sailing Week preview 25th Argentario Sailing Week preview Porto Santo Stefano to host the Miramis Trophy starting tomorrow Preparations are under way at Porto Santo Stefano for the 25th edition of the Argentario Sailing Week - Miramis Trophy, among the most anticipated international events dedicated to classic and vintage yachting. by Joseph Sawyer Posted 23 Jun 08:17 PDT Ericsson 4 (now L4) on the market Ericsson 4 (now L4) on the market L4's record spans a Volvo Ocean Race win, several race wins and records. She could be yours. Ericsson 4 is widely regarded as one of the most successful and enduring Volvo Open 70 yachts. Her career spans a Volvo Ocean Race victory, several record-setting performances, and continued relevance in high-level offshore racing. by Richard Gladwell, Sail-World.com Posted 23 Jun 06:27 PDT Kieler Woche 2026 day 3 Kieler Woche 2026 day 3 Ole Schweckendiek takes the lead in the ILCA 7 Local hero Ole Schweckendiek took the lead in the ILCA 7 class on Monday (June 22) at Kieler Woche. With a bullet in the only race of the day, he pushed the winner of the second group, Attilio Borio of Italy, down to second place. by Kieler Woche Posted 23 Jun 03:40 PDT Formula Wing Youth and WingFoil Masters day 1 Formula Wing Youth and WingFoil Masters day 1 Worlds championships gets underway in Silvaplana, Switzerland The opening day of the 2026 Ensis ENGADINWING Formula Wing Youth and WingFoil Open Masters World Championships brought together 100 competitors from 22 nations and five continents on Lake Silvaplana. by IWSA Media Posted 23 Jun 02:01 PDT Eric Monnin wins Ledro International Match Race Eric Monnin wins Ledro International Match Race Stage 7 is the only Italian event in the 2026 World Match Racing Tour Switzerland's Eric Monnin and his Swiss Match Race Team of Ute Wagner Monnin and Marc Monnin claimed victory at the fifteenth edition of the OM International Ledro Match Race, Stage 7 of the 2026 World Match Racing Tour. by World Match Racing Tour Posted 23 Jun 00:53 PDT Youth Match Racing Worlds 2026 Day 1 Youth Match Racing Worlds 2026 Day 1 A long day for the sailors at Middelfart, Denmark The Youth Match Racing Worlds 2026 got off to an impressive start, with the opening day featuring 12 hours on the water and no fewer than 16 flights of top-level racing. by Mick Anderson Posted 22 Jun 22:32 PDT 2026 Newport Bermuda Race: June 23 Recap 2026 Newport Bermuda Race: June 23 Recap The Fastest of the Fleet Have Arrived And the Finish Line Will be Busy Tuesday Hamilton Harbor began to fill in Monday as the largest and fastest boats of the fleet finished the 2026 Newport Bermuda Race. Sunday afternoon and evening saw the arrival of Space Monkey, Denali4, OC86, and Il Mostro. by Bermuda Race Media Posted 22 Jun 15:18 PDT Finn Open and U29 European Championship kicks off Finn Open and U29 European Championship kicks off Tropical weather welcomes fleet to Gdynia for practice races After three days of equipment inspection and registration, 103 Finns from 17 countries are ready to compete for the 2026 Open and U29 European Championship, part of the LOTTO Gdynia Sailing Days. by Robert Deaves Posted 22 Jun 12:58 PDT Black Jack 100 wins Newport Bermuda Race Black Jack 100 wins Newport Bermuda Race An impressive offshore sprint Black Jack 100 has claimed Line Honours and secured both class and overall corrected-time victory in the 2026 Newport Bermuda Race after an impressive offshore sprint from Newport to Bermuda, crossing the finish line off St. David's. by Bart Salemans Posted 22 Jun 09:01 PDT History-making Tideway Dinghy Derby History-making Tideway Dinghy Derby On Saturday in London, 80 dinghies raced ten miles up and down the River Thames On Saturday in London, 80 dinghies raced ten miles up and down the River Thames as part of the Tideway Dinghy Derby supported by Laing O'Rourke, celebrating a cleaner tidal Thames and supporting a life-changing sailing programme for young people. by Mark Jardine Posted 22 Jun 08:00 PDT Youth Match Racing Worlds 2026 kicks off Youth Match Racing Worlds 2026 kicks off It is not often in Denmark that sailors can leave their heavy waterproof gear in the bag The Youth Match Racing Worlds 2026 - powered by Bunker One begins today on the waters off Middelfart Marina, with perfect weather and conditions for four days of intense racing. by Mick Anderson Posted 22 Jun 03:18 PDT Seldén Mast introduces new Rig Tension Car Seldén Mast introduces new Rig Tension Car Suitable for dinghy jib halyard systems Seldén Mast has launched a new Rig Tension Car, a practical and cost-effective upgrade for dinghy jib halyard tension systems that replaces the traditional hook and block arrangement with a single, integrated fitting. by Seldén Mast Posted 22 Jun 01:00 PDT 33rd International Optimist Regatta Overall 33rd International Optimist Regatta Overall USA's Wenokur Wins at St. Thomas, US Virgin Islands Sailing fast, great tactics, and spotting opportunities led the USA's Joshua Wenokur to win the 33rd International Optimist Regatta (IOR), hosted at the St. Thomas Yacht Club (STYC), June 14-21, 2026. by Carol Bareuther Posted 21 Jun 21:59 PDT Los Gallos Claim Canada Sail Grand Prix Title Los Gallos Claim Canada Sail Grand Prix Title Spain deny Artemis in a race that goes down to the wire Los Gallos claimed their first event win of the 2026 Season, defeating the Artemis SailGP Team in a four-boat final that went down to the wire at the Canada Sail Grand Prix. by SailGP Posted 21 Jun 14:30 PDT SailGP: Spain win first four boat Final SailGP: Spain win first four boat Final Los Gallos had an end-to-end win in the first four-boat SailGP Final in Halifax Harbour. Spanish Olympic Gold medallist, Diego Botin and his well-credentialed crew aboard Los Gallos, had an end-to-end win in the first four-boat SailGP Final in Halifax Harbour. by Richard Gladwell/Sail-World.com Posted 21 Jun 14:08 PDT 2026 Newport Bermuda Race: June 21 Recap 2026 Newport Bermuda Race: June 21 Recap Black Jack 100 Collects Line Honors, Narrowly Misses Race Record In the week hours of Sunday morning, Tristan Le Brun's Black Jack 100 crossed the finish line under St. David's Lighthouse. by Bermuda Race Media Posted 21 Jun 13:12 PDT 19th Puig Vela Clàssica Barcelona preview 19th Puig Vela Clàssica Barcelona preview Catalan coastline will once again become an international showcase for classic sailing The Puig Vela Clàssica Barcelona will return to Barcelona waters from July 8 to 11, 2026 for its 19th edition, firmly established as one of the Mediterranean's leading classic sailing events. by Covadonga Muñoz Posted 21 Jun 07:25 PDT