GKSS MatchCup Sweden & Nordea Women's Trophy Day 4 GKSS MatchCup Sweden & Nordea Women's Trophy Day 4 Set for a thrilling Championship Saturday in Marstrand The Marstrand is set for a thrilling Championship Saturday at the GKSS Match Cup Sweden and Nordea Women's Trophy final, with hometown star Oscar Engström and American match racing ace Chris Poole/ Riptide Racing advancing to the Open Match Cup final. by WMRT Posted 3 Jul 10:22 PDT Island Offshore Race to the Arctic Leg 3 Finish Island Offshore Race to the Arctic Leg 3 Finish The fleet has reached Sandnessjøen after completing the longest and most tactical leg of the race The fleet in the inaugural Island Offshore Race to the Arctic has reached Sandnessjøen after completing the longest and most tactical leg of the race. by Race to the Arctic Posted 3 Jul 08:22 PDT AC Recon: France takes on an Atlantic seaway AC Recon: France takes on an Atlantic seaway France and Italy both sailed in the backend of the week, and for the French their final session Botín, new to the AC75, said he was still getting used to the sail and foil control systems and how they work together, and attributed the early difficulty to swell and a current against the wind. It was also a big day for Brit Leigh McMillan. by Richard Gladwell, Sail-World Posted 3 Jul 07:24 PDT Hispania Faces the Challenge Hispania Faces the Challenge Following Vesper's Winning Legacy at the Copa del Rey Mapfre The TP52 Hispania, the Spanish Navy's new training boat, will be one of the major attractions at the 44th Copa del Rey Mapfre. Her debut in the Bay of Palma has generated considerable anticipation and immediately presents the team with a double challenge. by Copa del Rey MAPFRE Posted 3 Jul 07:06 PDT Dragon Europeans at Helsinki Day 4 Dragon Europeans at Helsinki Day 4 Tusse Tallberg Takes Finland to Victory as Light Winds Set Up a Thrilling Final Day The penultimate day of the Dragon European Championship in Helsinki tested competitors with light and unpredictable conditions. The Race Committee planned two races but made it clear that completing even one would be a challenge. by Sofie Parikka Posted 3 Jul 02:04 PDT 2026 Melges24 North American Sailing Series update 2026 Melges24 North American Sailing Series update Gamecock and Longshot lead the standings after five events With five of the eleven scheduled events now complete, the 2026 North American Sailing Series (NASS) is approaching the halfway point, with the competition remaining remarkably close at the top of both the Overall and Corinthian leaderboards. by International Melges 24 Class Association Posted 3 Jul 00:04 PDT 11th Hour Racing backs PYSF's SNR Model 11th Hour Racing backs PYSF's SNR Model Peninsula Youth Sailing Foundation debuts a clean regatta framework across 3 national-level events The Peninsula Youth Sailing Foundation (PYSF), a Bay Area 501(c)(3) nonprofit dedicated to youth sailing and maritime education, announced today 11th Hour Racing as the Sustainability Partner to support PYSF's Sustainable National Regatta Model. by 11th Hour Racing Posted 2 Jul 15:08 PDT Preparations underway ahead of the AEGEAN 600 Preparations underway ahead of the AEGEAN 600 The record turnout of 73 entries from 21 nations are assembling The team members representing this year's record turnout of 73 entries from 21 nations are assembling now here at Olympic Marine in their final preparations for Sunday's start of the AEGEAN 600. by Hellenic Offshore Racing Club Posted 2 Jul 14:44 PDT Formula Kite Youth Europeans & Open Masters Day 1 Formula Kite Youth Europeans & Open Masters Day 1 Everything on the line: First points on the board as title races begin in Gizzeria Light winds gradually gave way to a strengthening thermal breeze as racing got under way at the Formula Kite Youth European Championships and KiteFoil Open Masters World Championships. by International Kiteboarding Association Posted 2 Jul 13:31 PDT Thailand & Italy on 52 Super Series 2027 Calendar Thailand & Italy on 52 Super Series 2027 Calendar Racing in Asia for the first time in its history The 52 Super Series will race in Asia for the first time in its history during 2027 when two regattas will be hosted in Thailand in February and March. by 52 Super Series Posted 2 Jul 11:46 PDT 29er World Championship 2026 Kicks Off Tomorrow 29er World Championship 2026 Kicks Off Tomorrow While the opening ceremony isn't until tomorrow evening, the venue is already buzzing The 2026 29er World Championship is officially underway at the Kiel-Schilksee Olympic Sailing Center, and while the opening ceremony doesn't take the stage until tomorrow evening, the venue is already buzzing. by International 29er Class Posted 2 Jul 11:32 PDT 49er, 49erFX & Nacra 17 Junior Worlds Preview 49er, 49erFX & Nacra 17 Junior Worlds Preview 115 teams from more than 25 countries are currently entered The International 49er Class Association, in collaboration with the Royal Yacht Club Hollandia and the Dutch High Performance Sailing Classes, announces the current entry list for the 2026 Junior World Championships. by 49er and Nacra 17 Sailing Posted 2 Jul 11:09 PDT GKSS Match Cup Sweden and Nordea Women's Trophy D3 GKSS Match Cup Sweden and Nordea Women's Trophy D3 High Winds Halt Marstrand Showdown as Quarterfinals Hang in Balance A strong weather front sweeping across Sweden's west coast brought racing to an abrupt halt on Thursday, leaving the quarterfinal battles poised as high winds forced officials to suspend competition. by WMRT Posted 2 Jul 09:11 PDT A memorable weekend for the X-Yachts Community A memorable weekend for the X-Yachts Community Midsummer holds a special place in Scandinavian culture Midsummer holds a special place in Scandinavian culture, and this year it truly showed its best side as 15 X-Yachts and a total of 80 guests gathered in Juelsminde for the annual Community Event from June 19-21. by X-Yachts Posted 2 Jul 04:00 PDT Dragon Europeans at Helsinki Day 3 Dragon Europeans at Helsinki Day 3 Sweden's Young Dragons Stun the Fleet as Germany Climbs to Overall Lead Day three of the Dragon European Championship in Helsinki delivered another day of sunshine, shifting winds, and plenty of tactical mindgames — with two contrasting races that reshuffled the standings and produced one of the stories of the regatta so far. by Sofie Parikka Posted 2 Jul 03:40 PDT LA28 Olympic Games Technical Delegate appointments LA28 Olympic Games Technical Delegate appointments Approved by World Sailing, the global governing body for the sport World Sailing, the global governing body for the sport, has approved the appointment of two Technical Delegate positions for the LA28 Olympic sailing competition. by World Sailing Posted 2 Jul 03:35 PDT America's Cup Recon: France has short sail America's Cup Recon: France has short sail France and Italy both sailed earlier this week. For the French it was their first sail since 2024. France and Italy both sailed earlier this week. For the French it was their first sail since they competed in the 2024 America's Cup regattas in Barcelona. It would appear that there were some gremlins, which is to be expected. by Richard Gladwell, Sail-World Posted 2 Jul 03:25 PDT Gitana 18 four months to Route du Rhum start Gitana 18 four months to Route du Rhum start Above and below decks video of Gitana 18, now in sea-trial and in four months from a race start. Lorient is witness to two exciting foiling projects - the America's Cup team La Roche-Possay Race Team sailing their AC75, and the Ultim 105ft trimaran Gitana 18 destined to become the world's fastest trans-oceanic sailing yacht. by Gitana Team Posted 1 Jul 18:59 PDT America's Cup: Kiwis update on Italian team America's Cup: Kiwis update on Italian team In a recently released video by the team, Burling and Junior update on progress. Several top New Zealand America's Cup sailors and coaches have joined Italy's Luna Rossa in their bid for a home-country America's Cup win in July 2027. In a recently released video by the team, Burling and Junior update on progress. by Richard Gladwell/Sail-World.com Posted 1 Jul 18:06 PDT GKSS Match Cup Sweden and Nordea Women's Trophy D2 GKSS Match Cup Sweden and Nordea Women's Trophy D2 Swedish teams rule Marstrand as Engström and Carlsson into semifinals Sweden's home teams thrilled local fans Monday as Oscar Engström and Martina Carlsson surged to the top of the standings at the halfway point of the 2026 GKSS Match Cup Sweden and Nordea Women's Trophy. by WMRT Posted 1 Jul 13:42 PDT Take the long way home Take the long way home A few days ago, my phone lit up with a WhatsApp call from Michael 'Spiesy' Spies It was an email from Rob Brown OAM that was the genesis for The Kings of the Lowriders. During the calls that ensued, Michael 'Spiesy' Spies name came up. by John Curnow, Sail-World.com AUS Editor Posted 1 Jul 13:00 PDT Philadelphia Cup Regatta 2026 preview Philadelphia Cup Regatta 2026 preview Liberty Sailing Club, Riverton Yacht Club & The Corinthian Yacht Club of Philadelphia to host Sailors and spectators alike, mark your calendars now! The Philadelphia Cup Regatta - the only sailing regatta in Center City Philadelphia - is set for Saturday, October 3, 2026. by Carol Bareuther Posted 1 Jul 10:18 PDT 2026 Youth Sailing Worlds Update 2026 Youth Sailing Worlds Update Over 400 sailors already confirmed With six months to go, registration for the 2026 Youth Sailing World Championships has exceeded 400 sailors across all classes. by Prow Media Posted 1 Jul 10:05 PDT Countdown begins for 117th CYC Race to Mackinac Countdown begins for 117th CYC Race to Mackinac 260 boats will take on the iconic 333-mile course In just 10 days, 260 boats and thousands of sailors will gather on Chicago's lakefront for the 117th Chicago Yacht Club Race to Mackinac presented by Wintrust, the largest annual offshore race in the world. by Chicago Yacht Club Posted 1 Jul 09:57 PDT World Champion vs European Champion World Champion vs European Champion A Blockbuster Copa del Rey Mapfre Duel in Sail Racing ORC A The Sail Racing ORC A class will once again be one of the highlights of the 44th Copa del Rey Mapfre, featuring a world-class fleet led by the reigning ORC World Champion and the reigning European Champion. by Copa del Rey MAPFRE Posted 1 Jul 08:24 PDT Caribbean Inclusive Development Program in Antigua Caribbean Inclusive Development Program in Antigua Building more than sailors at the inaugural event The Caribbean Inclusive Development Programme championed inclusive sailing at the National Sailing Academy, bringing together coaches, sailors and programme leaders from across the region for a week dedicated to learning, collaboration and opportunity. by RS Sailing Posted 1 Jul 08:00 PDT Transat Paprec 2027 Registrations Open Transat Paprec 2027 Registrations Open The 18th edition will set sail from Concarneau on the 18th April 2027 OC Sport Pen Duick, organiser of the Transat Paprec, today published the Notice of Race setting out the rules and conditions for entry to the 18th edition of this iconic event. by Thomas Howson Posted 1 Jul 06:38 PDT Dragon Europeans at Helsinki Day 2 Dragon Europeans at Helsinki Day 2 Bluebottle Dominates Race 3 as German Sapphire Storms Back to Win Race 3 Day two of the Dragon European Championship in Helsinki delivered two contrasting races in shifting conditions — and by the end of it, the leaderboard had been shaken up considerably. by Sofie Parikka Posted 1 Jul 05:11 PDT Ullman Sails Long Beach Race Week overall Ullman Sails Long Beach Race Week overall Final Day of Racing Decides Several Class Championships in Thrilling Sunday Showdown Final Day of Racing Decides Several Class Championships in Thrilling Sunday Showdown by Long Beach Race Week Posted 30 Jun 22:37 PDT 2026 Clagett and U.S. Para Sailing Championships 2026 Clagett and U.S. Para Sailing Championships Twenty-five sailors complete three days of racing, preceded by a two-day coaching clinic Twenty-five sailors competing at the 24th C. Thomas Clagett, Jr. Memorial Clinic and Regatta and 2026 U.S. Para Sailing Championships have completed three days of racing which was preceded by a two-day coaching clinic. by Sam Crichton Posted 30 Jun 22:20 PDT Vaikobi Appoints Exclusive Distributor in Japan Vaikobi Appoints Exclusive Distributor in Japan Starboard Japan appointment strengthens Global Expansion Vaikobi, the Australian-owned performance watersports brand trusted by paddlers, sailors and foilers worldwide, today announced a partnership with Starboard Japan, led by Nakagama Yoichi, to establish "Vaikobi Japan" as its exclusive distributor in Japan. by Vaikobi Posted 30 Jun 13:30 PDT First Phase Completed at Foiling Week 2026 First Phase Completed at Foiling Week 2026 Finley Dickinson wins in the 40 boat Switch One Design fleet The first phase of the 13th edition of Foiling Week has come to a close. Until July 5th, the international event continues to bring the global foiling community together in Malcesine. by Nicola Maggio Posted 30 Jun 12:31 PDT Race to the Arctic fleet ready for Leg 3 Race to the Arctic fleet ready for Leg 3 Next is a 250-nautical-mile challenge north from Kristiansund to Sandnessjøen The Island Offshore Race to the Arctic fleet is enjoying a well-earned lay day in Kristiansund today after completing two demanding offshore legs. Tomorrow morning at 10:00, the race resumes with Leg 3 - a 250-nautical-mile challenge north. by Race to the Arctic Posted 30 Jun 09:47 PDT TP52 Worlds, Kiel Week, and Bermuda Race news TP52 Worlds, Kiel Week, and Bermuda Race news The sailing world has been delivering its share of high-level news While the mainstream sports world has been (rightly) dominated by the ongoing World Cup for the last couple weeks, the sailing world has also been delivering its share of high-level news. by David Schmidt Posted 30 Jun 08:00 PDT RS21 Hellenic Sailing League Launches in Style RS21 Hellenic Sailing League Launches in Style 19 crews from Greece's top sailing teams battled it out on the Athenian Riviera The inaugural Hellenic Sailing League powered by Grivalia got underway in spectacular fashion, 27-28 June, as 19 crews from Greece's top sailing teams battled it out in over 20 knots of breeze on the Athenian Riviera. by Bex Foot Posted 30 Jun 07:44 PDT Clipper Race fleet begins final ocean crossing Clipper Race fleet begins final ocean crossing Departing Washington, DC for Oban, Scotland The Clipper Round the World Yacht Race fleet has departed Washington, DC on its final ocean crossing of the 2025-26 edition, setting course across the North Atlantic for Oban, Scotland, as teams enter the closing leg of the global race route. by Kathryn Pridie Posted 30 Jun 05:33 PDT Dragon Europeans at Helsinki Day 1 Dragon Europeans at Helsinki Day 1 The opening day delivered everything sailing fans could ask for The fleet kicked off one of the season's most anticipated regattas off Helsinki on Monday, with a day that delivered everything sailing fans could ask for: postcard-perfect conditions, bold tactical calls, and a tightly fought battle for the lead. by Sofie Parikka Posted 30 Jun 04:12 PDT AC Recon: Third AC75 starts testing AC Recon: Third AC75 starts testing The French America's Cup team, La Roche-Posay Racing Team, has splashed and tow tested their AC75. The French America's Cup team, La Roche-Posay Racing Team has splashed and tow tested their AC75 from Lorient France. We have video of the launch and tow-test, plus an interview with Antoine Carraz, Technical Director for the French team. by Richard Gladwell, Sail-World Posted 29 Jun 19:30 PDT GKSS Match Cup Sweden and Nordea Women's Trophy D1 GKSS Match Cup Sweden and Nordea Women's Trophy D1 Spectacular opening day in Marstrand, Sweden Sunshine, fresh winds and hundreds of spectators combined to deliver a spectacular opening day of the 2026 GKSS Match Cup Sweden, as eighteen of the world's best match racing teams launched their campaigns on the iconic waters off Marstrand. by World Match Racing Tour Posted 29 Jun 19:25 PDT La Roche-Posay Racing unveils new livery La Roche-Posay Racing unveils new livery The relaunch sends a strong message ahead of the 38th America's Cup The third AC75 to be relaunched by a team competing in the America's Cup, the La Roche-Posay Racing Team's boat - now resplendent in the azure blue and white colours of its title sponsor - returned to the water for its first sail since leaving Barcelona. by K-Challenge Posted 29 Jun 13:19 PDT