2026 J/80 Worlds at CORK, Kingston Day 2 2026 J/80 Worlds at CORK, Kingston Day 2 James Buley Takes Early Lead After storms and heavy winds kept the fleet ashore for Tuesday's scheduled opening races, the 2026 J/80 World Championship got under way Wednesday on the waters of Lake Ontario, where 34 teams were greeted by gusty conditions averaging about 20 knots. by Julie & Christopher Howell Posted 23 Jul 06:46 AEST 49er, 49erFX and Nacra 17 Junior Worlds Day 1 49er, 49erFX and Nacra 17 Junior Worlds Day 1 Windy Day One in Medemblik Shakes Out Early Leaders Across All Four Fleets Racing finally got going in Medemblik today, and the wind did not disappoint. All four fleets completed a full three races apiece right on schedule, with no delays despite a breeze that pushed toward the top end of the forecast. by Alexia Lahoud Posted 23 Jul 05:48 AEST Lanzarote 52 Super Series day 2 Lanzarote 52 Super Series day 2 Impeccable Paprec lay down the gauntlet, setting the pace in windy Lanzarote The French Paprec team remain the most consistent performers from a fleet of 13 at a very breezy Marina Rubicón Lanzarote 52 SUPER SERIES Sailing Week and now lead the regatta by two clear points after four races. by 52 Super Series Posted 23 Jul 04:01 AEST Sailability NSW celebrates 30 years Sailability NSW celebrates 30 years Running 'Freedom on the Water' and a pathway to competitive sailing During June, Australia's largest state-based inclusive sailing network, Sailability NSW Inc (SNSW), celebrated the 30th Anniversary of giving everyone the opportunity to participate in the sailing community, regardless of ability. by Sailability NSW Posted 23 Jul 02:35 AEST Find Your EDGE with North Sails Find Your EDGE with North Sails Power When You Need It. Comfort When You Want It. North Has Set The Standard In Crossover Sails. Power When You Need It. Comfort When You Want It. North Has Set The Standard In Crossover Sails. by North Sails Posted 22 Jul 23:30 AEST Azulmarino ORC C at Copa del Rey Mapfre Preview Azulmarino ORC C at Copa del Rey Mapfre Preview The Class with the Greatest Concentration of Champions The reigning World Champion, the reigning European Champion, the European runner-up, and the winners of the Sandberg PalmaVela and the SM La Reina Trophy will go head-to-head in one of the most competitive and unpredictable classes. by Copa del Rey MAPFRE Posted 22 Jul 23:06 AEST The Ocean Race: Two new IMOCAs launched The Ocean Race: Two new IMOCAs launched A behind-the-scenes look at Team Malizia and DMG Mori Sailing Team launched on the same day Two new IMOCAs were launched on the same day. This video from The Ocean Race takes a behind-the-scenes look as Team Malizia and DMG Mori Sailing Team pull back the curtain on their brand-new IMOCA boats. by The Ocean Race Posted 22 Jul 22:58 AEST B14 - The Inclusive Skiff - One Year On B14 - The Inclusive Skiff - One Year On Mixed crews made up half of the championship fleet, and ages ranged from 15 to 71 When the B14 Class Association published The Inclusive Skiff following the 2025 World Championship, the article highlighted something many sailors already knew: the B14 is a high-performance class that welcomes an extraordinary range of competitors. by B14 Class Association Posted 22 Jul 22:11 AEST Marten 72 luxury race boat on the market Marten 72 luxury race boat on the market The Marten 72 can be raced fully crewed, or shorthanded, or quickly converted for luxury cruising. Auckland boutique brokerage McD Yachts is offering a high-performance Marten 72 yacht designed by a world-leading design office, capable of being raced fully crewed, or shorthanded, or quickly converted for luxury cruising. by Richard Gladwell Posted 22 Jul 21:47 AEST Seawind Catamarans First Annual European Open Days Seawind Catamarans First Annual European Open Days Guests, industry partners and sailing enthusiasts welcomed to state-of-the-art Izmir facility Seawind Catamarans welcomed guests, industry partners, and sailing enthusiasts from across Europe to its state-of-the-art production facility in Izmir for the inaugural European Open Days. by Nhi Thi Lu Pham Posted 22 Jul 18:25 AEST SMEG Australia's 30 years of 18ft Skiff Racing SMEG Australia's 30 years of 18ft Skiff Racing Championship winning record for League's long term partner SMEG Australia's 30-year boat-sponsoring partnership with the Australian 18 Footers League has been a wonderful association which has produced five JJ Giltinan World championships, two Australian, three NSW and seven Club championships for SMEG. by Frank Quealey Posted 22 Jul 17:56 AEST America's Cup: Changes in Challenger series America's Cup: Changes in Challenger series The format and dates of the Louis Vuitton Cup Challenger Selection Series has been announced. The format and dates of the 2027 Louis Vuitton Cup Challenger Selection Series and the Louis Vuitton 38th America's Cup Match in Naples has been announced. Includes new graphic showing dates, format and progression. by Richard Gladwell, Sail-World.com Posted 22 Jul 12:34 AEST British Classic Week day 2 British Classic Week day 2 Tight racing and champagne sailing A decisive 3.5 hour delay by Race Officer Peter Saxton and his team from the Royal Yacht Squadron caused day two of British Classic Week to be held in perfect southwesterly sea breeze conditions. by James Boyd Posted 22 Jul 07:36 AEST Mooloolaba YC Women's Keelboat Regatta Preview Mooloolaba YC Women's Keelboat Regatta Preview Award-winning Women's Keelboat Regatta now in its eight year with crews from four clubs Now in its 8th year, the national award-winning Women's Keelboat Regatta has attracted female sailors from the Royal Queensland Yacht Squadron, Portland Yacht Club, Newcastle Cruising Yacht Club and Mooloolaba Yacht Club. by Claire Collins Posted 22 Jul 05:55 AEST Lanzarote 52 Super Series Day 1 Lanzarote 52 Super Series Day 1 Pacy Paprec lead after two breezy opening races Jean-Luc Petithuguenin's Paprec team, a crew which has built something of a reputation as strong winds specialists, lead the Marina Rubicón Lanzarote 52 SUPER SERIES Sailing Week after the first two windy races. by 52 Super Series Posted 22 Jul 05:13 AEST 2026 McIntyre Golden Globe Race - 47 days to go 2026 McIntyre Golden Globe Race - 47 days to go New partners and six retirements as qualifier deadline looms 47 Days to the Start! Six entrants retire in quick succession, six more race across the Atlantic to complete their qualifiers, three partners strengthen the adventure, and the "GGR Window" LIVE system successfully completes sea trials. by Golden Globe Race Posted 22 Jul 04:30 AEST 49er, 49erFX and Nacra 17 Junior Worlds Day 0 49er, 49erFX and Nacra 17 Junior Worlds Day 0 Practice Races on the water and the Opening Ceremony ashore The 2026 Junior World Championship officially got under way in Medemblik today, with practice races on the water this afternoon and an opening ceremony this evening that closed with a traditional Dutch cannon blast to send the fleet into race week. by Alexia Lahoud Posted 22 Jul 04:05 AEST Louis Vuitton Cup Racing Schedule Confirmed Louis Vuitton Cup Racing Schedule Confirmed As the Road to Naples Continues The countdown to the Louis Vuitton 38th America's Cup has taken another major step forward with the official publication of the Conditions Governing the Louis Vuitton Cup Challenger Selection Series and the Louis Vuitton America's Cup Match. by GB1 Posted 22 Jul 01:50 AEST Entries Open for the First X-15 Worlds Entries Open for the First X-15 Worlds Ibiza to Crown the First Official X-15 World Champions in November From 4–8 November 2026, Port Nàutic Ibiza, hosted by Club Mare Nostrum, will welcome riders from around the world for the inaugural X-15 World Championships—where the first official X-15 World Champions will be crowned. by Ava Hider Posted 22 Jul 01:44 AEST This time it really is coming home! This time it really is coming home! Round the world ocean racers almost back after 11 months Just one last race separates almost 200 adventurers from home comforts after sailing over 40,000 nautical miles, over eleven months. by Clipper Ventures Posted 21 Jul 23:33 AEST British Classic Week day 1 British Classic Week day 1 Light winds for Concours d'Elegance and a short inshore race Due to the meek forecast, proceedings for the opening day of the British Classic Yacht Club's British Classic Week - a Concours d'Elegance and a short inshore race, sponsored by Spirit Yachts - were delayed by two hours. by James Boyd Posted 21 Jul 18:49 AEST Black Foils win SailGP Impact League honours Black Foils win SailGP Impact League honours Recognises their contribution to a NZ campaign to end bottom trawling and Swim4The Ocean New Zealand's Black Foils have won the Better Planet award in SailGP's global Impact League, recognising their contribution to a New Zealand campaign to end bottom trawling and the record-breaking swim by Jono Ridler that drove it. by Black Foils Posted 21 Jul 18:01 AEST Fuerteventura PWA Grand Slam Day 4 Fuerteventura PWA Grand Slam Day 4 Heartbreak for Huvermann as Offringa storms back to deny Dutch dream Heartbreak for Huvermann as Offringa storms back to deny Dutch dream, while winning her 17th Freestyle world title and 29th overall in extreme conditions. by Chris Yates Posted 21 Jul 15:07 AEST Numbers up for Airlie Beach Race Week Numbers up for Airlie Beach Race Week Entries have already reached 110 boats Numbers are up across the board for the 2026 Jeanneau Yachts presented by Mooloolaba Yacht Brokers and 74 Islands Airlie Beach Race Week (ABRW), hosted by Whitsunday Sailing Club (WSC). by Di Pearson/ABRW media Posted 21 Jul 15:00 AEST Shaw and Partners Women Racing launch Shaw and Partners Women Racing launch Bringing together some of Australia's most accomplished female sailors Shaw and Partners Women Racing has officially launched its campaign for the inaugural New York Yacht Club Women's International Championship, announcing Shaw and Partners Financial Services as the team's naming rights partner. by Women Racing Posted 21 Jul 14:32 AEST BCM pics & videos from Women Racing launch BCM pics & videos from Women Racing launch Energy and confidence abound from the RPAYC team off to partake in this terrific regatta. If the energy and confidence emanating from crew of the Women Racing team at their title partner announcement today was anything to go by, they look set to shine in New York this September. by Bow Caddy Media Posted 21 Jul 10:45 AEST 49er, 49erFX and Nacra 17 Junior Worlds preview 49er, 49erFX and Nacra 17 Junior Worlds preview Medemblik will also host the the FX Open division The 2026 Junior World Championship opens this week in Medemblik, Netherlands, where the best young sailors in the world will race for world titles in the 49er, 49erFX and Nacra 17 classes, along with the FX Open division. by Alexia Lahoud Posted 21 Jul 07:07 AEST Lanzarote 52 Super Series practice race Lanzarote 52 Super Series practice race Strong winds and choppy waves give 13-strong fleet insight into what lies ahead The strong winds and choppy waves off Lanzarote's Playa Papagayo gave the 13 strong 52 SUPER SERIES fleet a solid insight into what lies ahead at the Marina Rubicón Lanzarote 52 SUPER SERIES Sailing Week. by 52 Super Series Posted 21 Jul 04:01 AEST Fuerteventura PWA Grand Slam Day 3 Fuerteventura PWA Grand Slam Day 3 Freestyle continues to hit new heights Freestyle continues to hit new heights as a pulsing swell adds an extra dimension as Lennart Neubauer claims epic win ahead of Yentel Caers in one of highest scoring finals ever. by Chris Yates Posted 20 Jul 22:53 AEST Kiwi sets two world wing foil records Kiwi sets two world wing foil records New Zealander sets 12 and 24hrs world record wing foiling marks in Norway New Zealand wing foiler Jeremiah McDonald has achieved two distance record off the coast of Nordstranda, Norway, setting two world records during a single 24-hour attempt. by Trace / Insight Media Posted 20 Jul 20:50 AEST Festival of Sails 2027 builds momentum Festival of Sails 2027 builds momentum First entries received within 30 minutes of registrations opening The Festival of Sails 2027 fleet is already taking shape, with the first entries received within 30 minutes of registrations opening. by Festival of Sails Posted 20 Jul 17:52 AEST 2026 Race Week at Newport 2026 Race Week at Newport Return to Form Scores KUAI Second IC37 National Championship Race Week at Newport seems to bring out the best in Daniel Thielman and his crew on the IC37 KUAI. And even then, it almost wasn't enough to claim a second IC37 National Championship in three years. by Stuart Streuli Posted 20 Jul 17:41 AEST 2027 McIntyre Ocean Globe Race looking for crews 2027 McIntyre Ocean Globe Race looking for crews Crew opportunities are currently available aboard Translated 9, Galiana, Explorer and Outlaw. Four confirmed teams offer professional and amateur sailors the opportunity to race more than 27,000 nautical miles around the world in the spirit of the original Whitbread Race. by Ocean Globe Race Posted 20 Jul 05:43 AEST Fuerteventura PWA Grand Slam Day 2 Fuerteventura PWA Grand Slam Day 2 Maaike Huvermann strikes hammer blow to lead Women's Freestyle Maaike Huvermann strikes hammer blow to lead Women's Freestyle, while Lennart Neubauer edges the closest of duels against Yentel Caers as Freestyle level goes through the roof. by Chris Yates Posted 20 Jul 03:48 AEST Aegean Regatta returns for 25th edition Aegean Regatta returns for 25th edition A journey through the soul of the Eastern Aegean The Aegean Regatta returns for its 25th edition from 22 to 28 August 2026, once again taking sailors on a unique journey of sport, culture, and discovery across Greece's maritime heritage. by Aegean Regatta Posted 20 Jul 01:32 AEST RS Games 2026 Day 1 RS Games 2026 Day 1 10 days. 915 RS sailors. 30 nations. One massive event. With world-class racing, live music, vibrant shoreside entertainment and RS socials almost every evening, this is the biggest celebration of RS Classes and the inspiring sailors who sail them. by RS Sailing Posted 19 Jul 22:53 AEST This bump hat saved my head! This bump hat saved my head! "My wife is very happy that I wear it every time I'm on the water." "I'm currently using your orange Bucket Bump Hat and it's saved me multiple times. My wife is very happy that I wear it every time I'm on the water." by Vaikobi Posted 19 Jul 18:39 AEST Australia's Gold Medal Class Gets to Work Australia's Gold Medal Class Gets to Work Lining up on the LA 2028 waters to continue a remarkable legacy Australia has won the past four Olympic gold medals in the men's one-person dinghy event, and this week the Australian Sailing Team's National Squad will line up on the waters where they will chase a fifth and continue that remarkable legacy. by Lisa Darmanin / Australian Sailing Team Posted 19 Jul 18:13 AEST Malizia 4 Race Yacht Christened in Lorient Malizia 4 Race Yacht Christened in Lorient Boris Herrmann and Team Malizia Celebrate on Saturday Team Malizia and skipper Boris Herrmann officially christened their new IMOCA boat, Malizia 4, on Saturday in Lorient, marking an important milestone for the team as it prepares for an exciting racing schedule and celebrates its 10th anniversary. by Team Malizia Posted 19 Jul 18:05 AEST 2026 Contender Worlds at Medemblik 2026 Contender Worlds at Medemblik A tale of two winds and all directions Day one of the Worlds was ripping, with 20 to 25 knots right off the hop. There was clearly some PTSD happening as no one was rushing to get his or her boat into the water. by Ed Presley and Steph Mah Posted 19 Jul 03:48 AEST Long Beach Olympic Classes Regatta overall Long Beach Olympic Classes Regatta overall Day 4 brought an action-packed finale in a lighter-than-expected breeze The 2026 Long Beach Olympic Classes Regatta concluded with an exciting finals day that showcased the technical skill, strategy, and composure required to succeed on the waters that will host Olympic sailing during the LA28 Games. by Long Beach OCR Posted 18 Jul 09:02 AEST 470 Junior Worlds 2026 at Gdynia overall 470 Junior Worlds 2026 at Gdynia overall Italy's Lisa Vucetti and Vittorio Bonifacio crowned Lisa Vucetti and Vittorio Bonifacio from Italy are the new Junior World Champions after an exciting Medal Series. The Italian team won two gold medals - the overall Junior World Championship title and the Under-21 title. by International 470 Class Association Posted 18 Jul 06:46 AEST Marina Rubicon Lanzarote 52 Super Series preview Marina Rubicon Lanzarote 52 Super Series preview Lanzarote's expected strong winds are the next new challenge for the fleet As the 52 SUPER SERIES heads to Lanzarote for the first time in the history of the world's leading grand prix monohull circuit, for the Marina Rubicon Lanzarote 52 SUPER SERIES Sailing Week, Takashi Okura's World Champions Sled are the team to beat. by 52 Super Series Posted 18 Jul 04:04 AEST SSL Gold Cup European Qualifiers Round 2 overall SSL Gold Cup European Qualifiers Round 2 overall Golden Grandson Shines for the Finale During the final European Qualifiers on Lake Neuchâtel, we've been blessed with fantastic wind conditions, high temperatures, and one of the most stunning backdrops in sailing. by SSL Gold Cup Posted 18 Jul 03:31 AEST America's Cup Hall of Fame Inductions in October America's Cup Hall of Fame Inductions in October Noted Sailors & Innovators Glenn Ashby, Peter Isler & Lowell North Among those to be honored The Herreshoff Museum and the America's Cup Hall of Fame will this fall induct four more sailing legends to the America's Cup Hall of Fame: Glenn Ashby, the Beken Dynasty, Peter Isler and Lowell North. by Richard Matthews Posted 17 Jul 23:07 AEST La Solitaire du Figaro opens a new chapter in 2028 La Solitaire du Figaro opens a new chapter in 2028 The Ocean 50 class is set to join the offshore classic For more than fifty years, La Solitaire du Figaro has been the benchmark of French offshore racing. From the 2028 edition onward, the race will open a new chapter in its history with the Ocean Fifty class. by La Solitaire du Figaro Paprec Posted 17 Jul 21:40 AEST AC Recon: Luna Rossa calls time-out AC Recon: Luna Rossa calls time-out Luna Rossa has wrapped up the first stage of their AC75 test program after 11 sailing days.s Luna Rossa wrapped up the first block of saling with a session cut short due to hydraulic issues. The Italians had an energetic session performing 27 tacks/gybes in just 33 minutes of foiling time - a rate of close to one tack/gybe per minute. by Richard Gladwell, Sail-World Posted 17 Jul 20:49 AEST GWA Wingfoil World Cup Gran Canaria 2026 preview GWA Wingfoil World Cup Gran Canaria 2026 preview Spanish island hosts FreeFly-Slalom season opener as Surf-Freestyle hits crucial mid-point The battles for the Surf-Freestyle and FreeFly-Slalom world titles are set to move up gear when the GWA Wingfoil World Cup Gran Canaria returns to El Burrero, Spain, for five days of intense competition. by Ian MacKinnon Posted 17 Jul 20:08 AEST