Vaikobi Full Zip Hooded Towel Vaikobi Full Zip Hooded Towel Not your average beach poncho Vaikobi's Hooded Change Towels are designed for those who don't stop when conditions turn. by Vaikobi Posted 10 Apr 14:30 PDT USA 18ft Skiff Challenge - a brief history USA 18ft Skiff Challenge - a brief history 2026 saw first US competitor at JJ Giltinan World Championship since 2019 The participation of Mikey Radziejowski, David Liebenberg and Daniel Roberts at the 2026 JJ Giltinan Championship marked the return of a USA competitor at the championship for the first time since Katie Love skippered Panasonic Lumix in 2019. by Frank Quealey Posted 10 Apr 14:02 PDT Three new 52 SUPER SERIES teams Three new 52 SUPER SERIES teams Among the 14 boats starting the season at Puerto Portals When the five regatta 2026 52 SUPER SERIES season starts there will be three new teams among the 14 boats representing 11 different nations competing on the legendary Bay of Palma at Puerto Portals 52 SUPER SERIES Sailing Week. by 52 Super Series Posted 10 Apr 08:44 PDT 2026 Southern Showdown Day 1 2026 Southern Showdown Day 1 Wizard continued their dominance from the last event and secured three, first-place race finishes The GL52s were back in action yesterday for the second and final event of their 2026 Southern Series. In this beat down showdown, Katana, Windquest and Wizard are battling for top honors in both this event and the overal series title. by Caroline Rochford Posted 10 Apr 07:45 PDT 60th OK Dinghy World Rankings 60th OK Dinghy World Rankings Nick Craig back on top Nick Craig has returned to the top of the OK Dinghy World Ranking List for the first time in two years. He replaces Andy Davis, who drops to second with former World No.1 Patric Mure remaining in third. by Robert Deaves Posted 10 Apr 06:37 PDT An action-packed 2026 season ahead for IMOCA An action-packed 2026 season ahead for IMOCA With five races including the Vendée Arctique, The Ocean Race Atlantic and the Route du Rhum Antoine Mermod, the President of the IMOCA Class, is looking forward to what will be his ninth season at the helm of the world's most exciting offshore ocean racing class, and says 2026 is going to be another action-packed year. by Ed Gorman / IMOCA Globe Series Posted 10 Apr 01:52 PDT Antigua Racing Cup 2026 Day 1 Antigua Racing Cup 2026 Day 1 A Blistering Opening Day The Antigua Racing Cup burst into life in full trade wind conditions off Antigua's south coast. 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Russell Coutts and Mike Sanderson explain by Ivor Wilkins for Doyle Sails Posted 9 Apr 06:38 PDT 27th Annual Jackson Cup preview 27th Annual Jackson Cup preview A total of eight teams will compete in the event at Boston Yacht Club Sailors from some of the most prestigious yacht clubs across the USA and the UK are converging on Marblehead later this month as the Boston Yacht Club opens its racing season with the 27th annual Jackson Cup team race regatta. by Vicki Staveacre Posted 9 Apr 05:51 PDT Quantum Pacific Enters SailGP Quantum Pacific Enters SailGP With Acquisition of Championship-Winning Spain Team SailGP, the most exciting racing on water, today announced the sale of the Los Gallos SailGP Team (Spain) to the Quantum Pacific Group ("Quantum Pacific"), marking a landmark moment for both the championship and Spanish sport. by SailGP Posted 9 Apr 05:38 PDT Antigua Racing Cup 2026 kicks off Antigua Racing Cup 2026 kicks off A new regatta with a big Antiguan welcome Registration opened this morning for the inaugural Antigua Racing Cup, with crews from over 15 nations preparing for four days of spectacular racing based out of the historic surrounding of Nelson's Dockyard, English Harbour, Antigua. by Louay Habib / Antigua Racing Cup Posted 9 Apr 05:21 PDT Entries now open for 36th Maxi Yacht Rolex Cup Entries now open for 36th Maxi Yacht Rolex Cup Notice of Race for the event at the Yacht Club Costa Smeralda published online today Entries for the 36th edition of the Maxi Yacht Rolex Cup are officially open as of this morning. The Notice of Race and entry form are available online. by Yacht Club Costa Smeralda Posted 9 Apr 03:19 PDT America's Cup: IMG Licencing appointed for AC38 America's Cup: IMG Licencing appointed for AC38 IMG Licensing as the exclusive global licensing agency for the Naples event The organisers of the Louis Vuitton 38th America's Cup, the world's most prestigious and historic yachting competition, have appointed IMG Licensing as the exclusive global licensing agency for the 38th America's Cup to be held in Naples, Italy. by ACP Media Posted 9 Apr 02:06 PDT 2026 Fireball Worlds – Early Bird Entry Ends Soon 2026 Fireball Worlds – Early Bird Entry Ends Soon A quick reminder that the reduced early bird entry fee period ends on 30th April A quick reminder that the reduced early bird entry fee period for the 2026 Fireball World Championships ends on 30th April. by UK Fireball Association Posted 9 Apr 01:51 PDT Marine Auctions: April Online Auctions Marine Auctions: April Online Auctions Online Bidding will open on Friday 24th April The Online Bidding will open on Friday 24th April and will end on Thursday 30th April at 2pm AEST. by Marine Auctions Posted 9 Apr 00:50 PDT 2026 Blokart North American Championship 2026 Blokart North American Championship Four days of wind at Ivanpah Dry Lake are never a given, but when it does settle in, it delivers Four days of wind at Ivanpah Dry Lake are never a given, but when it does settle in, this unique venue delivers. by Deb Whitehorse & Nina Fleming Posted 8 Apr 22:25 PDT American Magic sells key America's Cup assets American Magic sells key America's Cup assets To American Racing Challenger Team USA American Magic today confirmed that American Racing Challenger Team USA has acquired key America's Cup sailing assets from the team, including the AC75 yacht Patriot and two AC40 platforms. by American Magic Posted 8 Apr 10:46 PDT OKDIA News - 2026 Event updates OKDIA News - 2026 Event updates Last call for 2026 World Championship There are now more than 150 confirmed entries for the 2026 World Championship at Skovshoved, Denmark. by Robert Deaves Posted 8 Apr 09:48 PDT Ambre Hasson on her new Class40 program Ambre Hasson on her new Class40 program A Q&A with Ambre Hasson about her new Class40 campaign On November 14, 2025 Ambre Hasson joined a small circle of American-flagged skippers to have completed the Mini Transat. 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She of course said yes. by David Schmidt Posted 8 Apr 08:00 PDT Palm Beach Motor Yachts partners 52 SUPER SERIES Palm Beach Motor Yachts partners 52 SUPER SERIES As the circuit's official Destination Partner Palm Beach Motor Yachts has proudly committed to all five regattas of the 2026 52 SUPER SERIES as the circuit's official Destination Partner. by 52 Super Series Posted 8 Apr 07:40 PDT New USA America's Cup team announced New USA America's Cup team announced American Racing Challenger Team USA is the latest Challenger accepted for the 2027 Cup American Racing Challenger Team USA, representing Challenging Yacht Club Sail Newport, has been confirmed as an Official Challenger for the Louis Vuitton 38th America's Cup, marking a major moment in the resurgence of American sailing on the global stage. by ACP Media/American Magic/S-W Posted 8 Apr 05:43 PDT Class 40 family preparing for the TRIN'40 Class 40 family preparing for the TRIN'40 30 solo sailors are registered so far With less than a month to go before the start of the Trin'40, a new race departing from La Trinité-sur-Mer dedicated to these exceptional monohulls, the future competitors - 30 registered so far - are slowly getting back into the swing of things. by Fanny Pouder Posted 8 Apr 03:51 PDT World Sailing strengthens Classification Framework World Sailing strengthens Classification Framework The workshop builds directly on the successful submission of World Sailing's IPC Self-Assessment. World Sailing last week convened a focused group of International Classifiers in London for a dedicated Para Classification Rules Workshop, marking a key step in the continued development of Para Inclusive Sailing. by World Sailing Posted 8 Apr 03:38 PDT Experience the RS21 Fleet Experience the RS21 Fleet Charter Opportunities in 2026 Have you ever thought about joining the RS21 fleet, and would like to get a feel for the class before taking the next step? Or perhaps you're looking for a truly competitive, one-design racing experience? by RS Sailing Posted 8 Apr 02:30 PDT SailGP: New boat in build for Black Foils SailGP: New boat in build for Black Foils The team will receive an entirely new boat from SailGP Technologies New Zealand's Black Foils will not be on the start line at this week's Enel Rio Sail Grand Prix but are pursuing a return to racing as soon as possible. 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Sail-World checked in with Jamie Torres, who serves as the Antigua Racing Cup's race manager, to learn more. by David Schmidt Posted 7 Apr 08:00 PDT Rolex Middle Sea Race attracts both new and old Rolex Middle Sea Race attracts both new and old The 47th edition has already attracted a positive burst of entries With six months to go before its spectacular start in Grand Harbour, the 47th edition of the Rolex Middle Sea Race has already attracted a positive burst of entries. by Rolex Middle Sea Race Posted 7 Apr 06:11 PDT America's Cup: Marzio Perrelli to head ACP America's Cup: Marzio Perrelli to head ACP America's Cup Partnership (ACP) has now confirmed Marzio Perrelli as CEO As reported in Sail-World and some Italian media in mid-February, the America's Cup Partnership (ACP) has now confirmed former Sky Italy as Executive Vice President, Marzio Perrelli as Chief Executive Officer. by ACP/Sail-World Posted 7 Apr 02:15 PDT Hansa Worlds to be held at Sciez-sur-Léman, France Hansa Worlds to be held at Sciez-sur-Léman, France Set on the shores of Europe's largest lake in May 2027 The Hansa World Championship, held every two years, will come to France for the first time since its creation in 2007. 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