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 2 May 01:32 NZST 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 1 May 12:47 NZST 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 21:50 NZST 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 2 May 17:22 NZST 2026 Sail Port Stephens Super Series Day 1 2026 Sail Port Stephens Super Series Day 1 Wild Oats reigns while sun shines A combination of brilliant autumn sunshine and light north-easterly winds provided a spectacular backdrop for the opening day of Week 3, comprising the Super Series for large racer/cruiser monohulls and an enthusiastic contingent of multihulls. by Mark Rothfield Posted 2 May 11:25 NZST 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 2 May 07:45 NZST 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 2 May 00:10 NZST 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 23:00 NZST 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 19:01 NZST 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 1 May 16:26 NZST 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 1 May 07:01 NZST 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 1 May 06:56 NZST 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 1 May 06:23 NZST 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. Where no matter the weather, the setting, or the company, it just works. by Henri-Lloyd Posted 1 May 05:30 NZST 52 Super Series season starts next week 52 Super Series season starts next week The pressure will be on from day 1 in Puerto Portals When the highly anticipated 2026 racing season starts Tuesday with Puerto Portals 52 SUPER SERIES Sailing Week, the 14 teams will have had every opportunity to be fully prepared for what promises to be the closest fought, most exciting season ever. by 52 Super Series Posted 1 May 05:18 NZST 30th Superyacht Cup Palma Richard Mille Preview 30th Superyacht Cup Palma Richard Mille Preview The event sells out with largest fleet in nearly two decades The 30th edition of the Superyacht Cup Palma Richard Mille has officially sold out, confirming 24 entries — the largest fleet in almost two decades — with a waiting list now open. by The Superyacht Cup Palma Posted 1 May 02:29 NZST America's Cup Recon: Apr 28 - Next stop Cagliari? America's Cup Recon: Apr 28 - Next stop Cagliari? The Kiwis chased a viable breeze for what is possibly their last day of AC75 sailing before Cagliari The Kiwis chased a viable breeze for what is possibly their last day of AC75 sailing before the first Preliminary Regatta in Cagliari in three weeks. by Richard Gladwell, Sail-World Posted 30 Apr 23:38 NZST Explora Journeys redefine luxury cruising Explora Journeys redefine luxury cruising Time, space, and meaningful experiences at sea. Luxury cruising has changed dramatically in recent years. Today's travellers are not simply looking for transport between destinations. They want time, space, and meaningful experiences at sea. by Explora Journeys Posted 30 Apr 23:00 NZST La Solitaire du Figaro Paprec 2026 line-up La Solitaire du Figaro Paprec 2026 line-up Each year, the entry list for La Solitaire du Figaro Paprec sparks excitement With 36 sailors ready to make their rudders whistle, the three legs between Perros-Guirec in Brittany, Vigo in Spain, Pornichet in Loire-Atlantique, and a final finish in Le Havre, Normandy, should offer countless opportunities. by La Solitaire du Figaro Paprec Posted 30 Apr 22:16 NZST Excess Asia Pacific news – Monthly update Excess Asia Pacific news – Monthly update Excess 13 wins at the 2026 Yacht Style Awards Ceremony Excess is excited to share with you that the Excess 13 wins the Best Sailing Catamaran Under 14m Award at the 2026 Yacht Style Awards Ceremony, organized by Yacht Style, Asia's leading yachting lifestyle media. by Excess Asia Pacific Posted 30 Apr 18:06 NZST 61st Congressional Cup at Long Beach Day 1 61st Congressional Cup at Long Beach Day 1 Chris Poole's Riptide Racing team dominate The 61st edition of the Congressional Cup hosted by the Long Beach Yacht Club roared to life on Wednesday as ten of the world's leading match racing teams clashed in a high-stakes opening day battle for early qualification points. by World Match Racing Tour Posted 30 Apr 17:43 NZST Stay warm and dry with a top layer Stay warm and dry with a top layer When the wind chill factor brings the apparent temperature down, just add a Vaikobi VDRY layer! When the wind chill factor brings the apparent temperature down, just add a Vaikobi VDRY layer! by Vaikobi Posted 30 Apr 08:15 NZST Sandberg PalmaVela lifts the curtain Sandberg PalmaVela lifts the curtain Multi-class regatta with around 100 teams in action Sandberg PalmaVela lifts the curtain on its multi-class regatta this Thursday in the Bay of Palma, with the entry into competition of the large yachts and the first ORC classes. by Sandberg PalmaVela 2026 Posted 30 Apr 07:18 NZST Paul Cayard wins Magnus Olsson Prize Paul Cayard wins Magnus Olsson Prize After making a significant contribution to the development and governance of sailing Paul Cayard, among the most accomplished and respected figures in international sailing, has been awarded the 2026 Magnus Olsson Prize. by Magnus Olsson Foundation Posted 30 Apr 06:20 NZST Cherbourg to host World Sailing Nations Cup 2027 Cherbourg to host World Sailing Nations Cup 2027 The event will make its return after a break of seven years World Sailing is proud to announce that the 2027 World Sailing Nations Cup will be held in Cherbourg, France, at the Yacht Club de Cherbourg. by World Sailing Posted 29 Apr 22:58 NZST Switch Class Announces 2026 Global Championship Switch Class Announces 2026 Global Championship To be held at Waterfront Sailing Club, Genoa, Italy in October The International Switch Class is pleased to announce that the 2026 Global Championship will take place at Waterfront Sailing Club, Genoa, Italy, from 27 October to 1 November 2026, with racing scheduled from 29 October to 1 November. by International Switch Class Posted 29 Apr 21:36 NZST Global sailing race bids fond farewell to Seattle Global sailing race bids fond farewell to Seattle The Clipper Race begins the penultimate leg of its global race route The Clipper Round the World Yacht Race departed Seattle on Tuesday, April 28, to begin the penultimate leg of its global race route. by Clipper Race Posted 29 Apr 17:52 NZST Macnamara's Bowl shines again Macnamara's Bowl shines again A star-studded international line-up race from Lymington Macnamara's Bowl shines again with a star-studded international line-up in women's sailing - Dubai Offshore Sailing Club's Charlotte Borghesi wins the revived Dubarry 'Mac's Bowl'. by Royal Lymington Yacht Club Posted 29 Apr 17:04 NZST Modernised Antigua Sailing Week as instant classic Modernised Antigua Sailing Week as instant classic Top-level racing and Caribbean spirit Antigua Sailing Week 2026 delivered a regatta defined by variety, resilience, and tight contests, as sailing crews navigated everything from Atlantic swell to light conditions over four days of competition around the island. by Meredith Glacken / Antigua Sailing Week Posted 29 Apr 06:13 NZST La Larga prize-giving ceremony La Larga prize-giving ceremony Hosted by the Real Club Náutico de Palma The Real Club Náutico de Palma (RCNP) hosted the La Larga prize-giving ceremony this Tuesday, April 28 at 19:00 on its main terrace, following one of the most closely contested editions of the offshore race that opened the 22nd Sandberg PalmaVela. by Sandberg PalmaVela 2026 Posted 29 Apr 05:58 NZST Rotters and Colanders Rotters and Colanders Initiatives which blow preconceptions about sailing out of the water In these times it's all too easy to fall back on old adages about sailing, saying the costs are too high, it's elitist and things are in decline, but there are some incredible bright spots which blow preconceptions about sailing out of the water. by Mark Jardine Posted 29 Apr 05:00 NZST Giles Scott joins Team USA America's Cup Team Giles Scott joins Team USA America's Cup Team Double Olympic Gold Medalist joins as Sailing Director American Racing Challenger Team USA is proud to announce the appointment of sailing great Giles Scott as Sailing Director, a key leadership role as the team ramps up preparations for the Louis Vuitton 38th America's Cup. by American Racing Challenger Team USA Posted 29 Apr 01:50 NZST Swim4TheOcean campaign heads to NZ Parliament Swim4TheOcean campaign heads to NZ Parliament Jono Ridler and Live Ocean will meet with political decision-makers from across the NZ Parliament Jono Ridler and Live Ocean will meet with political decision-makers from across the NZ House of Parliament on Wednesday, as the Swim4TheOcean message, backed by 73,647 unique signatures, is taken to Parliament. by Jodie Bakewell-White - Live Ocean Racing Posted 28 Apr 22:52 NZST Grit, tenacity and 5,500 nautical miles Grit, tenacity and 5,500 nautical miles Clipper Race Crews complete North Pacific crossing Team Power of Seattle Sports, the team led by Dutch Skipper Angela Brandsma, has finished victorious in Stage 9: The Big One to Seattle of the Clipper Round the World Yacht Race. by Clipper Race Posted 28 Apr 21:43 NZST Ficker Cup at Long Beach Yacht Club overall Ficker Cup at Long Beach Yacht Club overall Dominant win by Scotty Dickson for a record-setting 15th Ficker Cup victory Long Beach Yacht Club's Scotty Dickson delivered a standout performance from start to finish to win a record-setting 15th Ficker Cup yesterday in Long Beach, concluding three days of intense international match racing. by World Match Racing Tour Posted 28 Apr 16:51 NZST Built for Speed. 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With just one month to go until the start of the Giorgio Armani Superyacht Regatta, an impressive fleet has signed up to kick off the big-boat racing season in the Mediterranean. by Yacht Club Costa Smeralda Posted 28 Apr 06:25 NZST A highly competitive edition of La Larga A highly competitive edition of La Larga The offshore race of the 22nd Sandberg PalmaVela comes to an end The offshore race of the 22nd Sandberg PalmaVela comes to an end this Monday with victories for Tilakkhana II in IRC, Intrigue in ORC 0, Caro in ORC 1, Kine in ORC 2-3, Hydra-HM Hospitales in ORC A2 and Ginjol in Mini 6.50. by Sandberg PalmaVela 2026 Posted 28 Apr 05:24 NZST 2026 GWA Wingfoil World Cup Mondial du Vent 2026 GWA Wingfoil World Cup Mondial du Vent A new generation steps up for this season opener The GWA returned to Leucate, France for the 29th edition of the Mondial du Vent — the opening Surf-Freestyle stop of the 2026 season. by Wingfoil World Tour Posted 28 Apr 05:18 NZST Women's Match Racing Worlds set for San Francisco Women's Match Racing Worlds set for San Francisco To be hosted by St Francis Yacht Club in October World Sailing is pleased to announce that the 2026 World Sailing Women's Match Racing World Championship will be hosted by St Francis Yacht Club in San Francisco, California, USA, from 30 September-4 October 2026. by World Sailing Posted 28 Apr 02:51 NZST Proposals for Olympic Single-Handed Foiling Dinghy Proposals for Olympic Single-Handed Foiling Dinghy Exploring the introduction of a single-handed foiling dinghy event within the Olympic programme The International Switch Class has welcomed a recent proposal submitted by the Swedish Sailing Federation under World Sailing Regulation 11.5, which explores the introduction of a single-handed foiling dinghy event within the Olympic programme. by International Switch Class Posted 28 Apr 01:18 NZST Mackay Boats reveal the new Mixed M10 470 Mackay Boats reveal the new Mixed M10 470 Mackay Boats reveal the M10 Int 470 - optimised for body pumping by Mixed crews. Now that the 470 is a mixed event, teams are most often pairing sailors with different body mass, height, reach, and movement profiles. That changes how power is applied and how consistently teams can hit the same rhythm—particularly downwind by Julia Faire/Mackay Boats Posted 28 Apr 01:14 NZST Sam Goodchild ready for the 1000 Race Sam Goodchild ready for the 1000 Race His first solo race on board MACIF Health Insurance The first solo race of the 2026 season, the 1000 Race (Port-la-Forêt - Fastnet Rock - Concarneau), will set sail on May 3rd from Port-la-Forêt, with qualification for the Route du Rhum - Destination Guadeloupe (starting November 1st) as the ultimate goal. by IMOCA MACIF Posted 27 Apr 23:46 NZST 2026 Sail Port Stephens Performance Series overall 2026 Sail Port Stephens Performance Series overall Cats, cruisers, dinghy classes next up With Acts 1 and 2 of Sail Port Stephens 2026 now successfully tucked in the sail bag, attention turns to the third and final Super Series running May 1-3, featuring the inaugural Cat Stephens regatta for multihulls. by Mark Rothfield Posted 27 Apr 19:41 NZST McIntyre Golden Globe 24/7 for eight months? McIntyre Golden Globe 24/7 for eight months? No GPS, no sat phones, no computers, totally alone... but would you watch it live on YouTube? The 1968 Sunday Times Golden Globe Race was the first ever sailing race around the world. Nine started and only one finished. by Golden Globe Race Posted 27 Apr 19:33 NZST Antigua Sailing Week 2026 overall Antigua Sailing Week 2026 overall Final Day of Sailing Delivers Close Racing and Leisurely Cruising Better than forecast breeze arrived from the southeast as the final leg of Antigua Sailing Week got off to a 10 kt start after departing Ffryes Beach on Sunday morning. by Meredith Glacken / Antigua Sailing Week Posted 27 Apr 17:58 NZST America's Cup: The Recon Game America's Cup: The Recon Game Reconnaissance has been part of the America's Cup since the very beginning of the competition. Reconnaissance has been part of the America's Cup since the very beginning of the competition. But over the last two cycles there has been a shift away from the Spy fleet pursuing competitor boats to a different "pool" system. by Richard Gladwell, Sail-World.com Posted 27 Apr 12:53 NZST Tilakkhana II takes Line Honours in La Larga Tilakkhana II takes Line Honours in La Larga The Wallycento owned and skippered by Pascale Decaux crossed the finish line at 18:57 on Sunday After nearly 30 hours of racing, Tilakkhana II was the first to cross the finish line on Sunday in La Larga, securing Line Honours in this edition after completing the course around the Balearic archipelago. by Sandberg PalmaVela 2026 Posted 27 Apr 08:18 NZST