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 XR 41 remains a winner in every way XR 41 remains a winner in every way Kræn Brinck Nielsen speaks out after ensuring a fair rating for the XR 41 going forward Kræn Brinck Nielsen speaks out after a resource-intensive period aimed at ensuring a fair rating for the XR 41 going forward. The process has resulted in a solution that everyone can be satisfied with. by X-Yachts Posted 19 Mar 05:00 PDT German 18ft Skiff Record Breaker German 18ft Skiff Record Breaker Black Knight sets JJ Giltinan Record Last Sunday's 15-18 knot North East wind was perfect racing conditions for 18ft skiff racing on Sydney Harbour and ideal for an historic day when Black Knight became the first skiff from Germany to win a race in the 88-year-old history of the event. by Frank Quealey Posted 19 Mar 01:38 PDT America's Cup: Recon Diary - Italians and Kiwis America's Cup: Recon Diary - Italians and Kiwis Emirates Team NZ try more rake - ashore. Kiwis co-helming for Luna Rossa Emirates Team NZ rigged their AC75, with more rake, but didn't sail on Wednesday. But on Thursday, left for an early session in the outer Hauraki Gulf. The Italians trained in two AC40s, with Peter Burling and Josh Junior co-helming against each other. by Richard Gladwell, ETNZ Recon and Luna Rossa Posted 18 Mar 18:32 PDT WASZP All-Stars Invitational overall WASZP All-Stars Invitational overall Tilly & Lattanzi crowned champions Tilly & Lattanzi crowned Champions at the Inaugural WASZP All-Stars Invitational - Both take 5,000$ cash home. by WASZP Class Posted 18 Mar 17:20 PDT Olympic sailing elite set for French Olympic Week Olympic sailing elite set for French Olympic Week This iconic event will bring together several hundred sailors from more than 50 nations In exactly one month's time, the Bay of Hyères will once again become one of the global hubs of Olympic sailing. The French Olympic Week Hyères - TPM (SOF) will welcome the world's best sailors for the second stage of the Sailing Grand Slam. by Fédération Française de Voile Posted 18 Mar 11:58 PDT Women on the Great Lakes Women on the Great Lakes This Friday, 7 p.m. Chicago Maritime Museum The Great Lakes have a long and fascinating history of women involved in maritime life at every level, from cooks to captains. by Chicago Maritime Museum Posted 18 Mar 09:16 PDT 'Allen by XPO' Performance Team 'Allen by XPO' Performance Team Partnering with Matthieu Salomon's ETF26 Campaign Allen and its French distributor XPO are proud to announce their technical partnership with Matthieu Salomon's ETF26 campaign, "Entreprises du Morbihan". by Allen Posted 18 Mar 09:00 PDT Cape 31 Mediterranean Circuit 2026 Preview Cape 31 Mediterranean Circuit 2026 Preview Set for Biggest Season Yet The Cape 31 Mediterranean Circuit returns in 2026 with its biggest and most competitive season yet, bringing together a fleet of 21 international teams for a summer of high-performance one-design racing. by Tor Tomlinson Cheney Posted 18 Mar 07:42 PDT 20 years in the making 20 years in the making Clipper Ventures opens first Sailing Academy in China Sailing industry leaders Clipper Ventures has this month opened its first ever RYA Sailing Academy in Qingdao, China, marking its first training centre outside of the UK. by Clipper Ventures Posted 18 Mar 07:30 PDT The Ocean Race announces new U.S. destination The Ocean Race announces new U.S. destination The Sunshine State's sailing hub will see the start of a new transatlantic leg The Ocean Race, the iconic fully-crewed offshore sailing race, is adding a thrilling new chapter in its storied history: a spectacular transatlantic leg departing from St. Pete-Clearwater, Florida, and arriving in Cascais, Portugal. by The Ocean Race Posted 18 Mar 07:00 PDT Henri-Lloyd Introduces SmartTherm PRO Range Henri-Lloyd Introduces SmartTherm PRO Range The Next Generation of Thermal Waterproof Protection Henri-Lloyd has launched its SmartTherm PRO range, a unisex mid-layer system which provides warmth and comfort through its body-mapped design. by Henri-Lloyd Posted 18 Mar 03:30 PDT WASZP All-Stars Invitational Day 1 WASZP All-Stars Invitational Day 1 Sailors go head-to-head for a US$10,000 prize purse Gavin Ball tops the Men's fleet and Pearl Lattanzi leads the Women's - a clean US sweep at the top of the leaderboard as the world's best WASZP sailors go head-to-head for a US$10,000 prize purse and international glory. by WASZP Class Posted 17 Mar 22:39 PDT Poland wins PredictWind Wingfoiling Nationals Poland wins PredictWind Wingfoiling Nationals Poland's Kamil Manowiecki won the 2026 PredictWind Wingfoiling Nationals sailed at Worser Bay That's a wrap for the 2026 PredictWind Wingfoiling Nationals at Worser Bay Boating Club in Wellington, New Zealand. by Melanie Parkin Posted 17 Mar 22:15 PDT On the right wavelength On the right wavelength The rise of Radio Sailing While model yachting has been around for a very long time, dating back to the early 1800s with vane steering yachts raced in The Queen's Basin at Green Park in London, it has surged in popularity in this century. by Mark Jardine Posted 17 Mar 13:00 PDT America's Cup: La Roche-Posay Racing Team is born America's Cup: La Roche-Posay Racing Team is born Philippe Presti, a two-time America's Cup winner, and top coach, announced as Sporting Director The French challenger for the 38th America's Cup is today taking a major step forward with a new identity, a new title partner, and renewed momentum. by K-Challenge Posted 17 Mar 10:55 PDT BVI Spring Regatta & Sailing Festival 2026 Preview BVI Spring Regatta & Sailing Festival 2026 Preview It won't be hard to miss the quick Nigel Irens-designed 63-foot trimaran Sophia It won't be hard to miss the quick Nigel Irens-designed 63-foot trimaran Sophia charging on this year's BVI Spring Regatta racecourse, helmed by new owner Marcus Sirota. by Michelle Slade Posted 17 Mar 10:44 PDT Class40 reduces its carbon footprint Class40 reduces its carbon footprint Strengthening commitment to more sustainable offshore racing The Class40's 2025 Carbon Footprint stands at 1,780 tonnes of CO2e, representing a 6.26% reduction in two years. This progress is consistent with the objectives set by the Paris Agreement to limit global warming. by Class 40 Posted 17 Mar 08:59 PDT Entry open for the 2026 Melges 24 Europeans Entry open for the 2026 Melges 24 Europeans Hosted by Tønsberg Seilforening, the championship will bring the fleet to Norway Registration is now officially open for the 2026 Melges 24 European Championship, which will take place from 29 August to 4 September 2026, following the publication of the Notice of Race and the opening of online entry through Manage2Sail. by International Melges 24 Class Association Posted 17 Mar 08:55 PDT Angela Margolit on the GSC's St. Patrick's Regatta Angela Margolit on the GSC's St. Patrick's Regatta A Q&A with Angela Margolit on the Geechee Sailing Club's St. Patrick's Regatta Not every regatta enjoys the luck of the Irish, but then not every regatta endures long enough to reach its 47th edition. The Geechee Sailing Club, in beautiful Savannah, Georgia, seems to have plenty of the former. by David Schmidt Posted 17 Mar 08:00 PDT Barton Boomstrut: The Practical Choice for Sailors Barton Boomstrut: The Practical Choice for Sailors Working alongside your existing kicker or rope vang to create upward lift on your boom The Barton Boomstrut works alongside your existing kicker or rope vang to create upward lift on your boom helping to keep the desired sail shape even in light winds. by Barton Marine Posted 17 Mar 05:00 PDT We get a lot of Joy out of Skiff Sailing! We get a lot of Joy out of Skiff Sailing! The Australian Sailing Team this season entered with three clear goals The Australian Sailing Team this season entered a boat in the Manly 16ft Skiff Club fleet with three clear goals - give participants regular racing against tough competition, promote mixed gender sailing and build connections with the local fraternity. by Adam Lucius Posted 17 Mar 01:36 PDT CupSpy: A wet day and a long day CupSpy: A wet day and a long day Kiwis training hard until 6.30pm. The Brits capsized their AC40 - GB1 - in Cagliari Emirates Team New Zealand put in a long day on the inner Hauraki Gulf for the second sailing day in the AC75. While in Cagliari, Athena Racing (GBR) managed the first capsize of the 38th Cup, going tip-truck in their AC40 in fresh conditions. by Richard Gladwell/Sail-World Posted 16 Mar 20:04 PDT Ronstan Series 15 ball bearing blocks Ronstan Series 15 ball bearing blocks High-performance foiling starts with the right hardware The Switch One Design may be compact, but the rigging demands are anything but simple. Its performance relies heavily on hardware that's lightweight, low-friction, and capable of handling rapid load changes as the boat transitions. by Kylie Wilson Posted 16 Mar 12:00 PDT 2026 J/24 Midwinters in Florida 2026 J/24 Midwinters in Florida The Championship drew 42 boats from across North America The 2026 J/24 Midwinter Championship saw three days of competitive racing and memorable shoreside hospitality at Florida Yacht Club from March 13-15. by Julie & Christopher Howell Posted 16 Mar 11:18 PDT WASZP All-Stars Invitational Preview WASZP All-Stars Invitational Preview Things are heating up in Pensacola The inaugural WASZP All-Stars Invitational launches tomorrow in Pensacola, bringing together the very best foiling sailors on the planet for what promises to be one of the most exciting and progressive events in WASZP sailing. by WASZP Class Posted 16 Mar 08:02 PDT 2026 J/105 Midwinter Championship at Charleston YC 2026 J/105 Midwinter Championship at Charleston YC A fleet of 13 boats competed in eight races over three days The 2026 J/105 Midwinter Championship ran March 13-15 at Charleston Yacht Club, marking a successful resurgence for the event and the first time the championship has been hosted in Charleston. by Julie & Christopher Howell Posted 16 Mar 07:50 PDT Have You Heard of the North Sound Regatta? Have You Heard of the North Sound Regatta? Born out of a simple desire: to remind us all that we sail because it's fun Born out of a simple desire: to remind us all that we sail because it's fun, the North Sound Regatta intentionally rethinks the traditional racing format. by North Sails Posted 16 Mar 07:30 PDT The Maxi Banque Populaire 15 The Maxi Banque Populaire 15 The new trimaran for 2029 will be the 7th from the team It is with pride that the Bank of Sailing is launching, for the ninth time in its history, the construction of a new boat, an Ultim trimaran to be christened "Maxi Banque Populaire 15," with Armel Le Cléac'h as skipper. by Voile Banque Populaire Posted 16 Mar 06:15 PDT Mallorca Sailing Centre Regatta Overall Mallorca Sailing Centre Regatta Overall Palma Bay was hit by strong winds during the final day Palma Bay was hit by strong winds during the final day of the Mallorca Sailing Center Regatta, meaning the results from the previous day stood. by Trofeo S.A.R. Princesa Sofía Posted 16 Mar 00:39 PDT M32 Miami Winter Series Round 3 M32 Miami Winter Series Round 3 Rated X rises above the rest Consistency ruled the day on Biscayne Bay as Charlie Julien's Rated X claimed victory at the March edition of the M32 Miami Winter Series, navigating a tricky light-air regatta with a disciplined scoreline of 4-3-2-2-2 to win the event. by M32 World Posted 16 Mar 00:09 PDT Doyle Sails RNI: Bulk of fleet finishes Leg 4 Doyle Sails RNI: Bulk of fleet finishes Leg 4 Only six of the original 26 boat fleet are still racing on Leg 4 of the 1210nm race. The Elliott 50 Explore Racing (William Goodfellow and Jesse Turner) crossed the finish line off Westhaven, Auckland, at 1845hrs Sunday evening to take line honours Leg 4 of the Doyle Sails Two Handed Round Race. by Richard Gladwell Sail-World.com Posted 15 Mar 19:19 PDT Globe40 Leg 5 Finish Globe40 Leg 5 Finish Credit Mutuel victorious in the Brazilian heat Today at 22:20 UTC, after 25 days and 5 hours at sea, and 5,898 nautical miles at an average speed of 9.7 knots, the Class40 CREDIT MUTUEL crossed the finish line in Recife as the winner of Leg 5 of the GLOBE40; the race started on February 18 by Sirius Events Posted 15 Mar 18:43 PDT 49er teams to watch in 2026 49er teams to watch in 2026 The fleet in 2026 might be one of the most open we have seen in years The first years of a new Olympic cycle always bring change, but the 49er fleet in 2026 might be one of the most open we have seen in years. by 49er and Nacra 17 Sailing Posted 15 Mar 04:41 PDT JJ Giltinan 18ft Skiff Worlds 2026 Race 9 JJ Giltinan 18ft Skiff Worlds 2026 Race 9 German team win their first race in a JJ Giltinan championship regatta The Yandoo team had already won the 2026 JJ Giltinan 18ft Skiff World Championship after yesterday's race, but officially took out the title for the third consecutive time at the conclusion of today's Race 9 on Sydney Harbour. by Frank Quealey Posted 15 Mar 01:39 PDT Gran Canaria Gloria Windsurf World Cup Preview Gran Canaria Gloria Windsurf World Cup Preview In 2026 Gran Canaria will sit at the top of the World Wave Tour 5-Star Pyramid The World Wave Tour (WWT) today confirms that Spain's Gran Canaria will host the 2026 5-STAR MAJOR World Cup event, delivered in official partnership with WWT to deliver world class competition by International Windsurfing Tour Posted 14 Mar 22:58 PDT 2026 470 European Championships overall 2026 470 European Championships overall The British team of Martin Wrigley and Bettine Harris claimed victory The British team of Martin Wrigley and Bettine Harris claimed the 2026 European Championship after outstanding medal races. The silver medalists are Giacomo Ferrari and Alessandra Dubbini, and the bronze medalists are Jordi Xammar and Marta Cardona. by International 470 Class Association Posted 14 Mar 11:05 PDT Presenting the 2026 North Foils Collection Presenting the 2026 North Foils Collection Enhancing the connection between rider and nature North introduces its 2026 Foil Collection, a complete ecosystem of wings, boards and next-generation foil components, designed to enhance the connection between rider and nature. by North Kiteboarding & North Foils Posted 14 Mar 07:30 PDT