Ida Lewis Distance Race presenting sponsor Ida Lewis Distance Race presenting sponsor Kiel James Patrick has become a staple of New England style Kiel James Patrick has been named presenting sponsor of the Ida Lewis Distance Race, ushering in an exciting new chapter for one of the Northeast's most respected overnight offshore competitions. by Barby MacGowan Posted 23 Apr 13:08 PDT 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 23 Apr 12:39 PDT 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 23 Apr 12:35 PDT 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 23 Apr 12:19 PDT 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 23 Apr 12:10 PDT 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 23 Apr 09:43 PDT YCCS kicks off season with Cape 31 Med Circuit YCCS kicks off season with Cape 31 Med Circuit Porto Cervo sporting season gets under way with a noteworthy debut The Yacht Club Costa Smeralda's sporting season gets under way with a noteworthy debut, as it welcomes the Cape 31 to the waters off Porto Cervo. by Yacht Club Costa Smeralda Posted 23 Apr 08:58 PDT 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 23 Apr 08:11 PDT 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 23 Apr 07:25 PDT 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 05:27 PDT 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 04:12 PDT The 11th Beneteau First SE Challenge The 11th Beneteau First SE Challenge 66 crews, one Adriatic night, everything it takes The 11th edition of the BENETEAU FIRST SE Challenge concluded at Jezera on the island of Murter 19 April 2025, with 66 double-handed crews from across Europe and the United States completing one of the most memorable editions in the event's history. by Beneteau Group Posted 23 Apr 03:36 PDT SVG Sailing Week 2026 a resounding success SVG Sailing Week 2026 a resounding success This year's edition recorded a remarkable increase in participation St. Vincent and the Grenadines has demonstrated its growing stature as a premier sailing and sports destination with the successful staging of SVG Sailing Week 2026, an event widely hailed as one of the most dynamic well-attended editions in many years. by SVG Sailing Week Posted 23 Apr 02:38 PDT 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 22 Apr 22:36 PDT 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 22 Apr 20:40 PDT 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 22 Apr 13:49 PDT Rhody Regatta opens registration Rhody Regatta opens registration Race Around Conanicut Island to benefit Meals on Wheels of RI With the 2026 sailing season on the horizon, the International Yacht and Athletic Club (IYAC) has officially released the Notice of Race and opened registration for the fourth annual Rhody Regatta, set for Saturday, May 30. by Barby MacGowan Posted 22 Apr 11:36 PDT 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 22 Apr 11:34 PDT 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 22 Apr 11:06 PDT 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 22 Apr 09:55 PDT 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 22 Apr 09:11 PDT 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 22 Apr 09:03 PDT 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 04:00 PDT 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 21 Apr 22:57 PDT 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 21 Apr 11:19 PDT 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 21 Apr 11:09 PDT Ferrari reveals the Hypersail livery Ferrari reveals the Hypersail livery 100-foot flying ocean monohull revealed at Milan Design Week On the occasion of Milan Design Week, Ferrari Hypersail reveals the livery of its 100-foot flying ocean monohull: innovation, aerodynamics and design research define a new frontier in ocean sailing. by Ferrari Hypersail Posted 21 Apr 10:48 PDT French Olympic Week and Charleston Race Week French Olympic Week and Charleston Race Week Racing action at French Olympic Week and Charleston Race Week For many Americans, 2028 might feel like a far distant horizon right now, however for Olympic sailing hopefuls, the 2028 Summer Olympics, which will be held in and around the city of Los Angeles, are rapidly hoving into view. by David Schmidt Posted 21 Apr 08:00 PDT 470 class at French Olympic Week Hyères day 2 470 class at French Olympic Week Hyères day 2 Ferrari and Dubbini take the lead The second day of racing at French Olympic Week, the second event of the Sailing Grand Slam series, once again brought light wind conditions and closely fought battles on the water. by International 470 Class Association Posted 21 Apr 07:04 PDT New WASZP Speed Record set at 31.0 knots New WASZP Speed Record set at 31.0 knots Teenage British sailor Toby Smith sends it into the record books A blustery weekend in the UK has delivered a new milestone for the WASZP class, as British young gun Toby Smith pushed the limits to clock an incredible 31.0 knots, setting a new class speed record. by WASZP class Posted 21 Apr 06:46 PDT Your window of opportunity Your window of opportunity Production slots for Seawind catamarans are filling rapidly as we move into boat show season Time is of the essence; production slots for our "Your Window of Opportunity" campaign are filling rapidly as we move into boat show season, with a deadline of May 5th. by The Seawind Catamarans Team Posted 21 Apr 06:30 PDT America's Cup: Sardinia preview America's Cup: Sardinia preview The pathways created in AC37 have lit the runway for the emerging talent to shine Never before in the long history of the America's Cup has there been so much opportunity for the next generation of Women and Youth to come through to the pinnacle of the sport of sailing. by 38th America's Cup Media Posted 21 Apr 04:28 PDT Sophia dominates Caribbean Maxi Multihull Series Sophia dominates Caribbean Maxi Multihull Series As teams line up for Med season The International Maxi Association continues to support the burgeoning maxi multihull fleet with its series for 60+ft owner-driver catamarans and trimarans in the Caribbean and Mediterranean. by International Maxi Association Posted 21 Apr 03:42 PDT A+T launch the HFD5 - Brightest is always better A+T launch the HFD5 - Brightest is always better Drop-in upgrade which can directly replace the H5000 With the recent news that the B&G H5000 Graphic Display is being discontinued, there will be many sailors wondering what to do when theirs need replacing. A+T has the answer... by A+T Instruments Posted 21 Apr 02:00 PDT ORC Sportboat North Americans overall ORC Sportboat North Americans overall Champions crowned at the 30th edition of Charleston Race Week After four days of racing in conditions ranging from 8 to 20+ knots, and on courses that ranged from short intense windward/leeward races to long 16 and 20 mile tours of Charleston Harbor, two new ORC Sportboat North American Champions are crowned. by ORC Posted 20 Apr 22:30 PDT 59th Governor's Cup Invitees announced 59th Governor's Cup Invitees announced Four of top five ranked Under 23 Match Race Skippers in the world are invited After five years of dominance by Jeffrey Petersen (USA) and Cole Tapper (AUS), who each won twice, a new generation of youth match racing teams will take center stage in the 59th Governor's Cup International Youth Match Racing Championship. by Emily O'Connell Posted 20 Apr 17:52 PDT Succession Planning Succession Planning Just exactly what does 'The Hinckley Way' mean and stand for, and how do you measure it? Nouns like Claims. Assertions. Superlatives. Hyperbole. Adjectives such as Peerless. Bespoke. Gold Standard. Certainly seen them a bit. Heard them plenty of times, as well. Nearly always find an example or two in a press release. And then there's Hinckley by John Curnow, Global Editor, Powerboat.World Posted 20 Apr 15:00 PDT 57th French Olympic Week in Hyères day 1 57th French Olympic Week in Hyères day 1 Chess on the water, philosophy in the kites, and Italian profits The 57th edition of La Semaine Olympique Française de Hyères - TPM (France's Olympic sailing week) began on Monday in Champagne Côte d'Azur conditions as 705 competitors from 59 nations started six days of racing. by Fédération Française de Voile Posted 20 Apr 12:38 PDT Tita & Banti Return in Style Tita & Banti Return in Style As Racing Kicks Off in Hyères Day one of racing at the Semaine Olympique Française in Hyères — the second stop of the Sailing Grand Slam — delivered classic light-wind Mediterranean conditions and a wide-open fight across all three Olympic skiff and foiling classes. by 49er & Nacra 17 Sailing Posted 20 Apr 12:16 PDT Foiling Week 2026 - entries open Foiling Week 2026 - entries open A key meeting point for the international foiling community The event confirms its role as the leading platform for technical exchange and a key meeting point for the international foiling community. by We Are Foiling Posted 20 Apr 11:58 PDT