Tesco car park dream turns to global race reality Tesco car park dream turns to global race reality Lake District teen's story is one of ambition, opportunity and speed William Wrigley, a 19 year old gap year student from St Bees, Lake District, has fast-tracked his way to ocean racer as he prepares to sail from Seattle, USA, back home to the UK in the final stages of the Clipper Round the World Yacht Race. by Clipper Race Posted 16 Apr 09:00 PDT Route du Rhum-Destination Guadeloupe 2026 preview Route du Rhum-Destination Guadeloupe 2026 preview An exceptional line-up of 118 sailors promises a competitive edition Charles Caudrelier, Armel Le Cléac'h, Thomas Coville, Jérémie Beyou, Elodie Bonafous, Francis Joyon, Jean Le Cam. The most talented skippers are set to muster at the starting line for a legendary race, the Route du Rhum-Destination Guadeloupe. by La Route du Rhum-Destination Guadeloupe Posted 16 Apr 08:46 PDT Meet the fleet: Zion Brandão and João Joppert Meet the fleet: Zion Brandão and João Joppert The Brazilian team have recently secured both the Brazilian National and South American titles Brazilian team Zion Brandão and João Joppert have recently secured both the Brazilian National and South American titles, confirming their place among the most promising teams on the circuit. by 29er Class Posted 16 Apr 07:37 PDT Belfast Lough set to host the GP14 Worlds 2026 Belfast Lough set to host the GP14 Worlds 2026 Over 100 boats from across the world will be racing in Northern Ireland Belfast Lough is set to come alive with over 100 boats from across the world as the spectacular GP14 World Championships sail into Northern Ireland in August 2026 - promising a week-long celebration of world-class racing. by Angela Hunter Posted 16 Apr 06:19 PDT Antigua Classic Yacht Regatta Day 1 Antigua Classic Yacht Regatta Day 1 Opening with the Concours d'Elegance and single handed race Visitors to Nelson's Dockyard, in search of history and elegance, found themselves with a double treat. They found an historic dockyard gone back in time, bustling with activity, people rushing around with ropes and flags. by Antigua Classic Yacht Regatta Posted 16 Apr 06:09 PDT US Sailors set for the Semaine Olympique Française US Sailors set for the Semaine Olympique Française Carrying Momentum after Strong Palma Performances US sailors are back on the water for Semaine Olympique Française, "French Olympic Week," just two weeks after the Trofeo Princesa Sofía in Palma de Mallorca, Spain. by US Sailing Posted 16 Apr 05:54 PDT Loïs Berrehar and Charlotte Yven reunited Loïs Berrehar and Charlotte Yven reunited For 800 mile Banque Populaire Grand Ouest Trophy With the Solitaire du Figaro just under a month away, Loïs Berrehar will have one last opportunity to fine-tune his preparation. Starting Thursday, he will compete in the Banque Populaire Grand Ouest Trophy. by Voile Banque Populaire Posted 16 Apr 02:27 PDT Pantaenius Yacht Racing Image Award Open Pantaenius Yacht Racing Image Award Open Professional photographers worldwide are invited to submit their best photograph Founded in 2010, the Pantaenius Yacht Racing Image Award continues to celebrate the most striking and powerful images captured every year in competitive sailing. by Pantaenius Yacht Racing Image Award Posted 16 Apr 00:46 PDT 470 fleet heads to the next Grand Slam test 470 fleet heads to the next Grand Slam test The Sailing Grand Slam season continues in Hyères The Sailing Grand Slam season continues as the 470 fleet now turns its focus from Palma de Mallorca to the French Riviera, where the Semaine Olympique Française – French Olympic Week 2026 will take place from 18 to 25 April in Hyères. by International 470 Class Association Posted 15 Apr 23:48 PDT Team Malizia announces full crew line-up Team Malizia announces full crew line-up For The Ocean Race Atlantic 2026 Skipper Boris Herrmann (GER) will be joined by co-skippers Cole Brauer (USA), Justine Mettraux (SUI), Julien Villion (FRA), and onboard reporter Gauthier Lebec (FRA). by Team Malizia Posted 15 Apr 23:24 PDT ORC Sportboat North Americans Preview ORC Sportboat North Americans Preview Teams ready for battle at Charleston Race Week 18 teams from the USA and Canada will start four days of competition in the inaugural ORC Sportboat North American Championship held as part of the 30th edition of Charleston Race Week. by ORC Posted 15 Apr 23:01 PDT Marine Auctions: April Online Vessel Auctions Marine Auctions: April Online Vessel Auctions Also now accepting entries for the May 2026 Vessel Online Auction The Online Bidding will open on Friday 24th April. The Morrelli & Melvin 52Catamaran has been postponed. Also now accepting entries for the May 2026 Vessel Online Auction. by Marine Auctions Posted 15 Apr 13:15 PDT Antigua Sailing Week secures strong support Antigua Sailing Week secures strong support A number of valued partners have already confirmed their commitment to the 2026 edition Organizers are proud to announce an impressive show of support from a wide cross-section of Antiguan businesses, reinforcing the event's deep-rooted connection to the local community and its importance on the island's sporting and cultural calendar. by Antigua Sailing Week Posted 15 Apr 11:24 PDT European Champion Matulja wins the Rogoznica Cup European Champion Matulja wins the Rogoznica Cup 77 sailors from 16 countries across four continents raced in Croatia Rogoznica served as the epicenter of elite model yacht racing from April 9 to 12, hosting the landmark 20th Rogoznica Cup, the Open Championship of Croatia for the IOM class. by JK Val Šibenik Posted 15 Apr 07:37 PDT The world's most iconic places to sail The world's most iconic places to sail Few photographers understand the language of the sea as instinctively as Kurt Arrigo Few photographers understand the language of the sea as instinctively as Kurt Arrigo. Raised in Malta, with the Mediterranean as both backdrop and playground, he has spent the last two decades capturing some of sailing's most iconic moments. by Henri-Lloyd Posted 15 Apr 06:30 PDT Must-Do Flotilla Moments in the Med, up to 20% off Must-Do Flotilla Moments in the Med, up to 20% off Sunsail's pick of the most unmissable flotilla spots Flotilla holidays offer the unique opportunity to discover under-the-radar destinations, socialise with new people, and experience the Mediterranean in all its glory, all while embracing the peace of being on the water. by Sunsail Posted 15 Apr 06:30 PDT Globe40 Leg 6 Finish in Lorient Globe40 Leg 6 Finish in Lorient Credit Mutuel winner, Belgium Ocean Racing - Curium a magnificent runner-up By crossing the finish line of the 6th and final leg of the GLOBE40 in Lorient, Ian Lipinski and Antoine Carpentier on CREDIT MUTUEL not only secured another (and 5th) leg victory but also an overall victory in this second edition of the GLOBE40. by Sirius Events Posted 15 Apr 06:27 PDT Lorient to host The Ocean Race Atlantic finish Lorient to host The Ocean Race Atlantic finish The epic race will take the mixed-crew IMOCA fleet from New York to Lorient The epic race will take the mixed-crew IMOCA fleet from New York to Lorient, France on a new high-speed transatlantic route. by The Ocean Race Posted 15 Apr 06:26 PDT A new era for the International Maxi Association A new era for the International Maxi Association A fresh influx of maxi owners to its Board and a new President to steer the Association The International Maxi Association starts its 47th season of maxi yacht racing in 2026 with a fresh influx of maxi owners to its Board and a new President to steer the Association. by International Maxi Association Posted 15 Apr 02:30 PDT Smart Rig Manager: "The Future of Yacht Ownership" Smart Rig Manager: "The Future of Yacht Ownership" Universal rig management on Garmin, Raymarine, and B&G for the first time Digitalisation has delivered huge benefits to yacht owners. Particularly when monitoring safe, efficient rig loading, but translating raw data into meaningful insights can be a barrier. by Cyclops Marine Posted 15 Apr 01:00 PDT Clean Sailors Expands Global ReSail Platform Clean Sailors Expands Global ReSail Platform Through Partnership Tackling Wetsuit Waste Clean Sailors, the organisation behind the innovative ReSail platform, today announced an exciting new partnership with Circular Flow, a leader in neoprene reuse solutions. by Clean Sailors Posted 14 Apr 23:11 PDT America's Cup: Kiwis bolster sailing squads America's Cup: Kiwis bolster sailing squads Lena Sanderson and Serena Woodall join Womens and wider America's Cup sailing squad Serena Woodall and Helena (Lena) Sanderson will be central to the team's Women's America's Cup campaign while integrating into the wider sailing squad. by Hamish Hooper. Emirates Team Posted 14 Apr 22:01 PDT Sail America hosts Industry Conference in Newport Sail America hosts Industry Conference in Newport Bringing the sailing industry together for two engaging days of learning and conversation The annual Sail America Industry Conference (SAIC) returned to Newport, RI, bringing the sailing industry together for two engaging days of learning, conversation, and connection. by Sail America Posted 14 Apr 15:42 PDT Epigen J/24 Worlds set for Melbourne, Australia Epigen J/24 Worlds set for Melbourne, Australia Sandringham Yacht Club is set to welcome an international fleet in November The Epigen J/24 World Championship 2026 will take place at Sandringham Yacht Club in Melbourne, Australia, welcoming an international fleet of competitors to one of sailing's most respected and enduring one-design classes. by Simon Grain Posted 14 Apr 14:45 PDT 5th Cascais J/70 Winter Series - Easter Cup 5th Cascais J/70 Winter Series - Easter Cup A total of 21 teams from 9 nations competed The Clube Naval de Cascais hosted the final stage of J/70 class winter circuit, the 5th Cascais J/70 Winter Series - Easter Cup, from April 10 to 12, 2026. by Press CNCascais Posted 14 Apr 09:45 PDT UpWind by MerConcept enters a pivotal season UpWind by MerConcept enters a pivotal season With 11th Hour Racing's continued support After two years of steady progression, UpWind by MerConcept is entering a defining phase in 2026. At its helm, French skipper Anne-Claire Le Berre, 44, from Brittany, is preparing to take on her most ambitious challenge yet. by UpWind by MerConcept Posted 14 Apr 06:19 PDT Thai Fiji Adventure 2026 Thai Fiji Adventure 2026 Short and long course catamaran racing in the Gulf of Thailand The rigged boats, the screaming Gulf of Thailand and the adrenaline on the starting line. This wasn't just a sailing competition; it was an all-out assault on the water. No one was here to play it safe, but to go hard or go down! by Carlo Pagano Posted 14 Apr 01:37 PDT Argo Racing set to launch an Ultim-sized trimaran Argo Racing set to launch an Ultim-sized trimaran The design has been entrusted to VPLP Design, and the construction to Multiplast After sailing in recent years on the MOD70, the American team Argo Racing has announced the launch of an Ultim-sized trimaran by 2029, intended for a crewed record-breaking campaign. by Multiplast Posted 14 Apr 01:23 PDT Armstrong & SailGP get young sailors foiling Armstrong & SailGP get young sailors foiling The SailGP Inspire program brought its mission directly directly to local grassroots sailors At the Enel Rio Sail Grand Prix, last weekend, alongside the Mubadala Brazil SailGP Team, the SailGP Inspire program brought its mission directly to local grassroots. by Laura Hampton Posted 13 Apr 18:22 PDT 60th Don Q Rum Snipe Regatta at Coconut Grove 60th Don Q Rum Snipe Regatta at Coconut Grove Biscayne Bay delivered up glamour conditions Biscayne Bay delivered up glamour conditions for the 60th Annual Don Q Rum Snipe Regatta, hosted April 10-12 by the Coconut Grove Sailing Club and the US Sailing Center. by Kathleen Tocke Posted 13 Apr 11:39 PDT Notice of Race posted for 2026 AEGEAN 600 Notice of Race posted for 2026 AEGEAN 600 This now-legendary 605-mile circumnavigation of the Aegean Sea invites all eligible offshore teams Organizers at the Hellenic Ocean Racing Club (HORC) and Olympic Marine have announced the final version of the Notice of Race is now published for this year's edition of the AEGEAN 600 that starts on July 5, 2026. by Hellenic Offshore Racing Club Posted 13 Apr 10:41 PDT SailGP Venue vs. Revenue SailGP Venue vs. Revenue In 'Grandstand' sailing the race area is defined well in advance of the event SailGP finally got to land in South America, with the inaugural Rio Sail Grand Prix taking place over the weekend. by Mark Jardine Posted 13 Apr 10:00 PDT iQFOiL North Americans set for LA28 Olympic waters iQFOiL North Americans set for LA28 Olympic waters Long Beach to host key continental event at the future Olympic venue The 2026 iQFOiL North American Championship will take place in Long Beach, California, hosted by Alamitos Bay YC, bringing top athletes from across the continent to race in the very waters that will host the Los Angeles 2028 Olympic windsurfing events. by iQFOiL Class Association Posted 13 Apr 08:57 PDT Antigua Racing Cup 2026 overall Antigua Racing Cup 2026 overall A Dazzling New Chapter in Caribbean Racing The first edition of the Antigua Racing Cup has stamped its mark on the Caribbean racing calendar, delivering exactly what it set out to achieve: pure competition in paradise. by Louay Habib / Antigua Racing Cup Posted 13 Apr 07:04 PDT From Juniors to Contenders From Juniors to Contenders A New Era in the 470 Fleet The 470 fleet is evolving fast, with a new generation already stepping up and challenging the top level. by International 470 Class Association Posted 13 Apr 00:55 PDT Your 2026 Race Kit - Sorted Your 2026 Race Kit - Sorted The start of the season is always the same The start of the season is always the same — checking your kit, figuring out what still works, and what needs replacing. Rooster have broken your race kit down by layer — making it easier to choose what works for your sailing and the conditions. by Rooster Posted 12 Apr 23:30 PDT Globe40 Leg 6 Update Globe40 Leg 6 Update Final sprint for all towards Lorient What will everyone feel when they leave Groix and Pen Men to their right after having left them to their left 30,000 miles ago? Between these two moments, they will have covered a whole world. by Sirius Events Posted 12 Apr 21:52 PDT SailGP Rio: Four straight wins for Australia SailGP Rio: Four straight wins for Australia The Bonds Flying Roos won four straight races on the second day of racing at SailGP Rio. The Bonds Flying Roos won four straight races on the second day of racing at SailGP Rio. That included the three qualifying races sailed, plus the final - a feat unprecedented in the six seasons of SailGP League racing. Full replay here. by SailGP & Sail-World.com Posted 12 Apr 14:59 PDT 2026 Southern Showdown Day 3 2026 Southern Showdown Day 3 At times it felt more like a college team race event Day 3 tested saw teams testing the limits. With three boats on the race course there were times that it felt more like a college team race event with tacking duels, passbacks and pinning out on the line. by Caroline Rochford Posted 12 Apr 08:42 PDT Antigua Racing Cup 2026 Day 3 Antigua Racing Cup 2026 Day 3 Trade Wind Rhythm, Caribbean Blues The penultimate day of racing at the Antigua Racing Cup was delayed due to allow a big rain squall to pass through. The wind speed and direction was in a state of flux all day. The first race of the day started in sub-ten knots. by Louay Habib / Antigua Racing Cup Posted 11 Apr 23:09 PDT