St. Pete-Clearwater to host The Ocean Race 2027 St. Pete-Clearwater to host The Ocean Race 2027 The Ocean Race 2027 route and stopover in St. Pete-Clearwater, Florida Time and distance have ways of playing with one's mind, especially when the most valuable currency—wind—can be such an unpredictable actor. by David Schmidt Posted 24 Mar 08:00 PDT Jay Leon on his new role Velocitek's CEO Jay Leon on his new role Velocitek's CEO A Q&A with Jay Leon about his new role as Velocitek's CEO On March 9, 2026, Velocitek named my friend Jay Leon, a longtime Seattle-based dinghy and big-boat sailor (and wing-foiling addict), as their new CEO. I pinged Leon, via email, to learn more about RTK GPS technology and his new role. by David Schmidt Posted 24 Mar 08:00 PDT Manly 16s Club Championship Final Heat Manly 16s Club Championship Final Heat Lightning, thunder, rain and a 104-year-old record broken Lightning, thunder, rain and a 104-year-old record broken - the final heat of Manly's 16ft club championship on Saturday had everything except an actual race. by Adam Lucius Posted 25 Mar 00:26 PDT 2026 WASZP Games at Pensacola Day 1 2026 WASZP Games at Pensacola Day 1 High-speed start following opening ceremony at American Magic base North America's largest one-design foiling fleet got under way today on Pensacola Bay following the opening ceremony at the American Magic High Performance Centre. by WASZP Class Posted 24 Mar 22:52 PDT America's Cup: Recon Diary: Day 6 - Three sailing America's Cup: Recon Diary: Day 6 - Three sailing Three teams sailed in Auckland, NZ, and Cagliari, Sardinia, on Tuesday Three teams sailed in Auckland, NZ, and Cagliari, Sardinia, on Tuesday as they build up towards the 38th America's Cup. But in the case of the Cagliari-based teams the focus is on the upcoming Preliminary Regatta in Cagliari by Richard Gladwell Sail-World Posted 24 Mar 21:16 PDT BVI 2026 Scrub Island Invitational a winner! BVI 2026 Scrub Island Invitational a winner! 39 boats and some 298 sailors finished the fun race at Marina Cay Benjamin Daniel, the Canadian skipper on Panacea X wore a big smile as he came ashore at Marina Cay with his crew who sailed to first place in CSA Performance Cruising. by Michelle Slade Posted 24 Mar 19:01 PDT US SailGP Team Partners with Spectrum Sailing US SailGP Team Partners with Spectrum Sailing To Expand Inclusive Access to Sailing for Autistic Youth The U.S. SailGP Team today announced a new partnership with Spectrum Sailing, a national nonprofit dedicated to providing inclusive maritime education and sailing opportunities for autistic youth. by U.S. SailGP Team Posted 24 Mar 12:49 PDT Quatro Maui Pro Preview - First 5-Star of 2026 Quatro Maui Pro Preview - First 5-Star of 2026 The big guns are out in full force The unified PWA WWT World Wave Tour is proud to announce the return of the Quatro Maui Pro, the opening 5-Star Major of the 2026 WWT season. by International Windsurfing Tour Posted 24 Mar 09:11 PDT Narragansett Sailing Conferences 2026 Narragansett Sailing Conferences 2026 Two days of workshops, hands-on learning, and sailing on Narragansett Bay Narragansett Sailing & Boating School invites sailors and boating enthusiasts from across New England to join two special events celebrating learning, community, and the start of the sailing season on April 25 and April 26, 2026 at Cove Haven Marina. by Narragansett Sailing and Boating School Posted 24 Mar 08:55 PDT WASZP Pre-Games a wrap in Pensacola WASZP Pre-Games a wrap in Pensacola Sailors prepare for the main event Fresh off the conclusion of the inaugural WASZP All-Stars Invitational, the world's top foilers rolled straight into the 2026 WASZP Pre-Games, turning the Gulf Coast venue into a full-throttle proving ground ahead of the main event. by FOILFAST Posted 24 Mar 03:45 PDT America's Cup: Recon Diary: Day 5 - Kiwis flying America's Cup: Recon Diary: Day 5 - Kiwis flying Emirates Team New Zealand had their fifth sailing day, in their AC75 on Monday in a fresh seabreeze Emirates Team NZ had their fifth sailing day, in their AC75 on Monday. They encountered a fresh sea breeze as they sailed on the America's Cup course off Auckland's East Coast Bays. The British had their first day sailing two AC40s from Cagliari. by Richard Gladwell, ETNZ Recon and Luna Rossa Posted 24 Mar 03:40 PDT BVI Spring Regatta & Sailing Festival kicks off BVI Spring Regatta & Sailing Festival kicks off The short and friendly 11 nautical mile Scrub Island Invitational to start Switching things up just slightly in 2026, the legendary Caribbean Regatta - the BVI Spring Regatta and Sailing Festival - starts the action on and off the water on Tuesday March 24 when the Sailing Festival fleet hits the start line. by Michelle Slade Posted 24 Mar 02:57 PDT Team Francesca Clapcich unveil new visual identity Team Francesca Clapcich unveil new visual identity The artwork has been created by Italian award-winning duo Van Orton Design Team Francesca Clapcich Powered by 11th Hour Racing has unveiled its bold new racing livery after a four month winter refit. by Francesca Clapcich Posted 24 Mar 02:32 PDT 470 class set for the 55th Trofeo Princesa Sofia 470 class set for the 55th Trofeo Princesa Sofia 67 teams from 24 nations will be based at Club Nàutic S'Arenal The first Sailing Grand Slam event of the 2026 season is just a few days away. After a long and demanding European Championship, the 470 fleet now moves to Palma de Mallorca for the 55th edition of the Trofeo Princesa Sofia. by International 470 Class Association Posted 23 Mar 13:06 PDT GL52 Pensacola Cup 2026 overall GL52 Pensacola Cup 2026 overall Wizard wins big - no sorcery needed! After securing a lead of 11 points going into the final day of racing, Wizard could not be caught and sailed away with a well-deserved first place victory. by Caroline Rochford Posted 23 Mar 13:04 PDT Practical incentives for ORC Double-Handed Worlds Practical incentives for ORC Double-Handed Worlds Affordable ORCi certification, extended Early Bird deadline, and reduced harbour fees The organizing authority of the 2026 ORC Double-Handed Worlds is introducing a series of practical support measures designed to make participation easier and more accessible for both the Dutch ORC Club fleet and international IRC teams. by Offshore Racing Congress Posted 23 Mar 10:20 PDT Inaugural ClubSwan 28 Nations League USA event Inaugural ClubSwan 28 Nations League USA event Pensacola sets the pace for American launch On Pensacola Bay, a growing fleet of ClubSwan 28s delivered the first official chapter of a renewed ClubSwan presence in the United States. by Hannah Lee Noll for ClubSwan Racing Posted 23 Mar 09:32 PDT Unlock the Advantage of Custom Race Sails Unlock the Advantage of Custom Race Sails With the North Sails advantage North race sails are engineered to be exceptionally lightweight, durable, and responsive, giving you the advantage in every wind shift. by North Sails Posted 23 Mar 09:30 PDT British Dragons Triumph on the World Stage British Dragons Triumph on the World Stage As Louise Racing Secures Gold Cup Glory in Puerto Portals British Dragon sailors delivered a standout performance at the Yanmar Dragon Gold Cup 2026, with GBR833 Louise Racing crowned overall champions and Great Britain securing the prestigious Nations Cup in a dramatic finale in the Bay of Palma. by Emma York Posted 23 Mar 06:02 PDT FUN spelt FOIL - David French takes to the skies FUN spelt FOIL - David French takes to the skies A deeply personal story for David as he talks about why foiling got him back into sailing Third generation boat builder, David French from Skeeta Watersports is the third instalment from Season Four of Bulwarks and Bulldust. A deeply personal story for David, and now his own children, as he talks about why foiling got him back into sailing by Bulwarks and Bulldust Posted 22 Mar 23:35 PDT GL52 Pensacola Cup 2026 day 3 GL52 Pensacola Cup 2026 day 3 Wizard continued their dominating performance with four first place finishes Pensacola Bay is the gift that keeps on giving. Absolutely champagne conditions persisted throughout the day, lending to us achieving an unprecedented four-race day. by Caroline Rochford Posted 22 Mar 09:28 PDT CRAB President receives Gay S Lynn Memorial Trophy CRAB President receives Gay S Lynn Memorial Trophy Champion of the rapid scaling of Chesapeake Region Accessible Boating On March 18th at the US Sailing New England Regional Symposium, CRAB President & CEO Paul Bollinger received the Gay S. Lynn Memorial Trophy in recognition of his unwavering commitment and contributions to adaptive sailing. by CRAB Sailing Posted 22 Mar 08:35 PDT Making it easy to join ORC Double Handed Worlds Making it easy to join ORC Double Handed Worlds A series of support measures to make participation as easy as possible The organizing authority of the ORC Double Handed World Championship 2026 in Scheveningen is introducing a series of support measures to make participation as easy as possible for both the Dutch ORC Club fleet and the international IRC fleet. by Jachtclub Scheveningen Posted 22 Mar 04:05 PDT Marine Auctions: March Online Auctions Marine Auctions: March Online Auctions Online Bidding to commence on Wednesday 25th March Online Bidding to commence on Wednesday 25th March and will end on Tuesday 31st March at 2pm AEST. by Marine Auctions Posted 21 Mar 23:54 PDT WASZP Pre-Games - Event recap WASZP Pre-Games - Event recap Gasperini and Melleby-Hopstock win, all eyes on the WASZP Games now Gasperini and Melleby-Hopstock win the WASZP Pre-Games regatta. All eyes on the WASZP Games now. by WASZP Class Posted 21 Mar 21:50 PDT America's Cup: Recon Diary: Another good light day America's Cup: Recon Diary: Another good light day British helmsman, Chris Draper, was back on board today, sharing the starboard helming position Emirates Team New Zealand had their fourth sailing day, of the 45 days permitted, in their AC75 on Saturday. They struck another light-air day. A new edited video has been added of key points. by Richard Gladwell, ETNZ Recon and Luna Rossa Posted 21 Mar 19:20 PDT Athena Racing statement Athena Racing statement On the British America's Cup team, GB1 Athena Racing is proud of its achievements over the past 12 years since launching the British America's Cup team in 2014. by Athena Racing Ltd. Posted 21 Mar 10:32 PDT Cup Spy: Legal knives drawn in AC75 scrap Cup Spy: Legal knives drawn in AC75 scrap Bombshell dropped on British AC team as Sir Jim fires up legal action. The Daily Telegraph (UK) reports that the INEOS founder, Sir Jim Ratcliffe, has commenced legal action to retrieve the AC75 currently in possession of his estranged business. partner, Athena Racing. by Richard Gladwell Sail-World Posted 21 Mar 10:01 PDT INEOS Statement on the America's Cup INEOS Statement on the America's Cup Surprised that the boat built for the last America's Cup (AC37) has been taken by Athena Racing INEOS is surprised that the boat we built for the last America's Cup (AC37) has been taken by Athena Racing. The boat belongs to INEOS and it is inappropriate to assume it can be used for the next competition without seeking our permission. by INEOS Posted 21 Mar 07:37 PDT Henri-Lloyd introduces Voyager Rugby Shirt Henri-Lloyd introduces Voyager Rugby Shirt A timeless classic has been updated with a range of new colours and styling A timeless classic from Henri-Lloyd has been updated with a range of new colours and styling for 2026. by Henri-Lloyd Posted 21 Mar 07:30 PDT GL52 Pensacola Cup 2026 day 2 GL52 Pensacola Cup 2026 day 2 Wizard finds magic and dominated Unlike day 1 with multiple race winners, day 2 saw boats finding a place and sticking to it. Wizard found the magic and dominated, accomplishing a picket fence day. They currently lead the event with a strong 9 points. by Caroline Rochford Posted 21 Mar 07:24 PDT Impressive Auckland Wooden Boat Festival Impressive Auckland Wooden Boat Festival Auckland Wooden Boat Festival was a tremendous exhibition of the City of Sails' marine heritage. The over 17,000 visitors who attended the Auckland Wooden Boat Festival last weekend witnessed a fabulous exhibition of the City of Sails' marine heritage. by Richard Gladwell, Sail-World.com Posted 20 Mar 22:14 PDT Explore the all new Zhik dinghy boot range Explore the all new Zhik dinghy boot range Proven performance backed by multiple Olympic Gold medals and innovative technology partnerships Combining years of proven performance backed by multiple Olympic Gold medals and innovative technology partnerships, this range is engineered for sailors and water sports athletes who demand maximum grip, durability and performance from their footwear. by Zhik Posted 20 Mar 14:15 PDT 2026 La Solitaire du Figaro Paprec preview 2026 La Solitaire du Figaro Paprec preview International skippers bring new ambition From an Irish champion to an American pioneer, a wave of international talent is redefining one of offshore racing's most storied competitions. by La Solitaire du Figaro Paprec Posted 20 Mar 07:43 PDT GL52 Pensacola Cup 2026 day 1 GL52 Pensacola Cup 2026 day 1 Patience is a virtue Pensacola Bay made us wait just a little bit longer to get out sailing, but boy was the wait worth it. After a several hour delay, the 2026 Pensacola "Kraken" Cup kicked off at 3pm CST. by Caroline Rochford Posted 20 Mar 07:22 PDT America's Cup: Recon Diary: Two teams sail America's Cup: Recon Diary: Two teams sail Emirates Team New Zealand had their third sailing day, of the 45 days permitted, in their AC75. Emirates Team New Zealand had their third sailing day, of the 45 days permitted, in their AC75 on Thursday. The French America's Cup team, La Roche-Posay Racing Team, sailed their AC40 out of Lorient, Brittany. Four of the five teams have now sailed. by Richard Gladwell, ETNZ Recon and Luna Rossa Posted 20 Mar 04:38 PDT LA 2028: The Data Driving the Olympic Cycle LA 2028: The Data Driving the Olympic Cycle The Trofeo Princess Sofia is a landmark in the sailing calendar The first Olympic class regatta of the new season, Trofeo Princess Sofia (27th Mar - 4th Apr), is a landmark in the sailing calendar. by Cyclops Marine Posted 20 Mar 03:30 PDT The Ocean Race - Sail Newport The Ocean Race - Sail Newport Congratulations to St. Petersburg, FL, for being named the next North American Stopover Congratulations to St. Petersburg, FL, for being named the next North American Stopover of The Ocean Race in 2027. by Sail Newport Posted 19 Mar 08:53 PDT GL52 fleet back in action for Pensacola Cup 2026 GL52 fleet back in action for Pensacola Cup 2026 This year the stakes are higher than ever as they race for the "Kraken" Cup The GL52s are back in action on beautiful Pensacola Bay. Three of our elite GL52s made the journey to Pensacola to race in our second Pensacola Cup. by Caroline Rochford Posted 19 Mar 07:02 PDT US Sailing announces Adaptive Award recipients US Sailing announces Adaptive Award recipients In a ceremony at the New England Regional Symposium at Bristol Yacht Club US Sailing presented the organization's two Adaptive Sailing Awards - the Robie Pierce and the Gay S. Lynn - in a ceremony at the New England Regional Symposium at Bristol Yacht Club. by US Sailing Posted 19 Mar 06:42 PDT