RS21 World Championship 2027 makes UK debut RS21 World Championship 2027 makes UK debut The message is simple: #JoinTheRevolution The countdown is on. As preparations accelerate for the RS21 World Championship 2027, excitement is building for what's set to be the biggest and most competitive event in the class' history. by RS Sailing Posted 5 Jul 04:00 PDT 2026 iQFOiL Youth & Junior Worlds Day 1 2026 iQFOiL Youth & Junior Worlds Day 1 Nearly 400 sailors from 36 nations hit the waters of Costa Brava Nearly 400 sailors from 36 nations hit the water on Day 1 as ideal conditions deliver a full schedule of Upwind Sprint racing in Sant Pere Pescador. by iQFOiL Class Association Posted 4 Jul 21:50 PDT Record fleet to start the AEGEAN 600 tomorrow Record fleet to start the AEGEAN 600 tomorrow 71 teams from 21 nations are set at Olympic Marine After months and even years of planning for some, followed by hard work in preparation over the past week at Olympic Marine, 71 teams from 21 nations will finally be ready to start tomorrow in the 6th annual edition of the AEGEAN 600. by Hellenic Offshore Racing Club Posted 4 Jul 15:36 PDT Melges 24 European Series at Lake Garda Day 2 Melges 24 European Series at Lake Garda Day 2 Strambapapà holds the lead as Croatian teams jump into the provisional podium Day Two of the Melges Reunion hosted by the Fraglia Vela Riva in cooperation with the Italian Melges 24 Class and the International Melges 24 Class Association, delivered another classic afternoon of Lake Garda racing. by International Melges 24 Class Association Posted 4 Jul 12:07 PDT 2026 29er World Championship Kiel day 1 2026 29er World Championship Kiel day 1 Off to a flying start on Friday, with all six fleets launched and racing on schedule The 2026 29er World Championship got off to a flying start on Friday, with all six fleets launched and racing on schedule off the Olympic Sailing Center Kiel-Schilksee. by International 29er Class Posted 4 Jul 09:06 PDT Big wind Aegean 600 lies ahead for maxi favourites Big wind Aegean 600 lies ahead for maxi favourites A 25-knot Meltemi should propel the 10 maxi yachts competing off down the course The sixth Aegean 600 may be another brutal one. Following tomorrow's 1400 start from beneath the Temple of Poseidon at the tip of Greece's Sounion peninsula, a 25-knot Meltemi should propel the 10 maxi yachts competing off down the course. by International Maxi Association Posted 4 Jul 08:10 PDT Défi Azimut Lorient Agglomération sets a date Défi Azimut Lorient Agglomération sets a date 15 to 20 skippers are due to come together in Lorient in September Every September, the Défi Azimut heralds the start of the autumn season for the IMOCA class. What is more, this three-act event will once again provide a showcase for the new generation of IMOCAs making their competitive debut. by Défi Azimut Posted 4 Jul 07:09 PDT Attica warm-up race at the AEGEAN 600 Attica warm-up race at the AEGEAN 600 14 teams take advantage of perfect practice conditions Today's Attica Warm-up Race featured 14 teams that took advantage of perfect practice conditions to test themselves and their systems prior to the start of the AEGEAN 600 on Sunday. by AEGEAN 600 Posted 4 Jul 04:19 PDT Dragon Europeans at Helsinki overall Dragon Europeans at Helsinki overall Corinthian triumph caps dramatic finale With only one race to go, every position mattered. While much of the fleet initially favoured the left-hand side of the course, it was the boats committing to the right that found the better pressure. by Sofie Parikka Posted 4 Jul 04:09 PDT 2026 Newport Bermuda Race prizegiving 2026 Newport Bermuda Race prizegiving Lifelong friendships, and the satisfaction of crossing the finish line after 636 miles at sea With many crews returned to homeport another unforgettable Newport Bermuda Race is in the books. For some, the memories will be of the trophies earned at the Prizegiving at Government House on Saturday. by Bermuda Race Media Posted 4 Jul 02:46 PDT Melges 15 European Cup at Lake Garda Day 1 Melges 15 European Cup at Lake Garda Day 1 Simon and Katie Horsfield lead after 3 classic Ora races After a classic Garda day, the British pairing of Simon and Katie Horsfield lead the Melges 15 European Cup at Lake Garda, Italy after three races were held on the first day. by Editor Posted 3 Jul 22:54 PDT 505 UK Nationals and Pre-Worlds at HISC Day 1 505 UK Nationals and Pre-Worlds at HISC Day 1 Champagne sailing but no fridges The first day of the 505 UK National Championship, which also is serving as a pre-World Championship warm up for many top sailors from around the world, dawned with limited promise for good sailing. by Chris Thorne Posted 3 Jul 22:16 PDT 2026 iQFOiL Youth & Junior Worlds Open 2026 iQFOiL Youth & Junior Worlds Open 399 athletes from 36 nations set to compete over 8 days of racing in Costa Brava The world's top young windsurfers have arrived on Spain's Costa Brava as the 2026 iQFOiL Youth & Junior World Championships officially get under way at Club de Vela La Ballena Alegre. by iQFOiL Class Association Posted 3 Jul 13:51 PDT 29er Worlds 2026 officially open in Kiel 29er Worlds 2026 officially open in Kiel Flags, face paint and a full house as 276 teams from 35 nations celebrate in Kiel Racing may not start until tomorrow, but there was no standing still at the Olympic Sailing Center in Kiel today. by International 29er Class Posted 3 Jul 12:39 PDT Melges 24 European Series at Lake Garda Day 1 Melges 24 European Series at Lake Garda Day 1 Strambapapà takes early lead as Melges Reunion opens The Melges Reunion got under way in classic Lake Garda fashion as the famous Ora breeze arrived almost on cue after a calm morning, allowing three excellent races to be completed on the opening day of the 2026 Italian Melges 24 Nationals. by International Melges 24 Class Association Posted 3 Jul 12:14 PDT 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