Sam Goodchild determined to perform well Sam Goodchild determined to perform well In the Route du Rhum-Destination Guadeloupe With 48 hours to go before the start, on Sunday, November 1st at 1:02 PM, Sam Goodchild is more than ready to embark on his first Route du Rhum-Destination Guadeloupe in an IMOCA. by IMOCA MACIF Posted 31 Oct 04:58 PDT The IMOCAs are on for record-breaking speeds The IMOCAs are on for record-breaking speeds In the early stages of the Route du Rhum The 22-strong IMOCA fleet in the Route du Rhum-Destination Guadeloupe is set for a fast start and then a super-quick ride to the north of the Azores islands in the mid-Atlantic ocean, according to the 2024-'25 Vendée Globe runner-up, Yoann Richomme. by Ed Gorman / IMOCA Globe Series Posted 31 Oct 04:37 PDT Inaugural X-15 Wingfoil Worlds - Preview Inaugural X-15 Wingfoil Worlds - Preview Olympic champions and emerging stars set to make history in Ibiza The inaugural X-15 Wingfoil World Championships will bring together Olympic experience, SailGP talent and a new generation competing for the class's first world titles. by Ava Hider Posted 31 Oct 03:42 PDT Admiralty Court sends Knight-Fight to Trial Admiralty Court sends Knight-Fight to Trial The legal battle between Sir Jim Ratcliffe and Sir Ben Ainslie has been sent to Trial The legal battle between Sir Jim Ratcliffe and Sir Ben Ainslie has been sent for Trial in January 2028. The good news for the Defendant, Athena Racing, is that it will have the use of the AC75, formerly INEOS Britannia, in the 38th America's Cup regattas. by Richard Gladwell, Sail-World.com Posted 31 Oct 03:12 PDT Sam Goodchild and Boris Herrmann interviewed Sam Goodchild and Boris Herrmann interviewed Ahead of the Route du Rhum Destination Guadeloupe Sam Goodchild skipper of MACIF Santé Prevoyance is one of the outstanding favourites to the win the IMOCA class on the Route du Rhum Destination Guadeloupe. by La Route du Rhum-Destination Guadeloupe Posted 31 Oct 01:20 PDT Oceanbridge NZ Match Racing - Day 2 Oceanbridge NZ Match Racing - Day 2 Hyde and Malpot take early semi-final leads at Oceanbridge New Zealand Match Racing Josh Hyde and Noah Malpot have taken the opening wins in their semi-finals at the Oceanbridge New Zealand Match Racing Championship at the Royal New Zealand Yacht Squadron. by Ella Sagnol/RNZYS Media Posted 31 Oct 00:40 PDT Festival Of Sails 2027 welcomes more sailors Festival Of Sails 2027 welcomes more sailors Encouraging first time and returning sailors to join the fleet Five major championships, more ways to race and free January berthing for interstate boats are helping make Festival of Sails 2027 one of the most accessible editions of Australia's historic regatta. by Festival of Sails Posted 30 Oct 23:45 PDT An unusual route and an optimal start to the race An unusual route and an optimal start to the race The weather team who guide Charles Caudrelier in the Route du Rhum - Destination Guadeloupe To guide him along the best possible route and ensure his safety around the clock, Charles Caudrelier is supported by his two guardian angels ashore, Erwan Israël and Julien Villion, an exceptional weather routing team. by Gitana Team Posted 30 Oct 23:08 PDT Star Class North American Championship overall Star Class North American Championship overall Jennings and Trinter crowned Champions in Tampa Jack Jennings and Phil Trinter (USA) are the 2026 Star North American Champions. After leading the championship from the opening race, the American duo sealed the title with an impressive five victories. by ISCYRA Posted 30 Oct 18:12 PDT J/70 North Americans 2026 Day 2 J/70 North Americans 2026 Day 2 OceanPact Takes Overall Lead After Six Races A picture-perfect Chesapeake Bay day greeted the 54 teams competing in the J/70 North American Championship hosted by Annapolis Yacht Club. by Julie & Christopher Howell Posted 30 Oct 17:08 PDT Sardinia Team Race Worlds 2026 day 1 Sardinia Team Race Worlds 2026 day 1 Poland 2 leads ahead of France and Italy 2 in Cagliari Nearly two round robins completed in Cagliari on the opening day of the OpenSkiff Team Racing World Championship. Five wins each for Poland 2 and France, with the Polish team leading on win percentage. by Elena Giolai Posted 30 Oct 11:30 PDT 111th Lipton Cup Regatta returns to San Diego 111th Lipton Cup Regatta returns to San Diego A fixture of the Yacht Club's racing calendar for more than a century Twelve yacht clubs will converge on San Diego Bay October 30 - November 1 for the 111th Challenge for the Sir Thomas Lipton Cup. by Karina Sandhu, SDYC Posted 30 Oct 10:53 PDT 30th CSA Caribbean Dinghy Championship 30th CSA Caribbean Dinghy Championship Three days of close racing in Sint Maarten The 30th Caribbean Dinghy Championship (CDC) took place this past weekend on the beautiful waters of Simpson Bay and the conditions couldn't have been better for three days of exciting racing. by Caribbean Sailing Association Posted 30 Oct 10:32 PDT Marine Hunter conquers Aloha Classic Marine Hunter conquers Aloha Classic French rider's victory in the Pro Women's division means a climb to 2nd in rankings Marine Hunter (France, Goya/Quatro) has claimed a commanding victory in the Pro Women's division at the Aloha Classic, jumping into second place in the world title race and sitting just 15 points behind world number one Lina Erpenstein (Germany, Severne). by World Windsurf Tour Posted 30 Oct 10:24 PDT Emil Midé Erichsen at X-Yachts In-House Boat Show Emil Midé Erichsen at X-Yachts In-House Boat Show Known for his circumnavigation aboard Havana and Danish television series 'Kurs mod fjerne kyster' What does it take to turn a dream of long-distance cruising into reality? Join Danish sailor Emil Midé Erichsen as he shares his experiences at the X-Yachts In-House Boat Show. by X-Yachts Posted 30 Oct 07:30 PDT Countdown to the SSL Gold Cup Brasil 2026 Countdown to the SSL Gold Cup Brasil 2026 Get set for samba sailing in the sunshine 40 national teams, the 2016 Olympics sailing area, a host of Olympic medallists competing, and the home nation team led by the legendary Robert Scheidt. The scene is set for the SSL Gold Cup 2026 - the 'Copa do Mundo da Vela'. by SSL Gold Cup Posted 30 Oct 06:40 PDT OptiOrange València opens entries for 2027 edition OptiOrange València opens entries for 2027 edition The regatta will be the final event of the 2026-2027 Optimist Excellence Cup The OptiOrange València 2027 is now open for entries for its ninth edition, which will take place from 4 to 7 March, with the aim of attracting 500 sailors and a strong international Optimist fleet. by Pep Portas Posted 30 Oct 04:40 PDT Oceanbridge NZ Match Racing Champs at RNZYS Oceanbridge NZ Match Racing Champs at RNZYS Olympic medallists, returning match racers and some of NZ's most promising young sailors to compete Olympic medallists, returning match racers and some of New Zealand's most promising young sailors will meet this weekend as the Oceanbridge New Zealand Match Racing Championship returns to MRX keelboats for the first time since 2011. by Ella Sagnol/RNZYS Media Posted 30 Oct 04:04 PDT Ambrogio Beccaria and Corentin Horeau Ambrogio Beccaria and Corentin Horeau Two very different characters in the same boat for the Route du Rhum If you're looking for self-belief, positivity, confidence but not arrogance, look no further than the charismatic Italian skipper Ambrogio Beccaria who starts the Route du Rhum-Destination Guadeloupe on Sunday among favourites in 22-strong IMOCA Class. by Ed Gorman / IMOCA Globe Series Posted 30 Oct 03:38 PDT 2027 CIC Med Channel Race Notice of Race published 2027 CIC Med Channel Race Notice of Race published Class40 and Sun Fast 30 OD competitors will set sail from Marseille for another offshore showdown The CIC MED Channel Race 2027 is gearing up! The Notice of Race has been published and entries are now open. by Sirius Events Posted 30 Oct 01:15 PDT Zhik Inshore Race Protection Zhik Inshore Race Protection INS400 is the performance inshore range, built for race conditions and sustained output INS400 is the performance inshore range, built for race conditions and sustained output. Advanced 3-layer construction and fully taped seams keep the weather out. by Zhik Posted 30 Oct 01:00 PDT 2026 Optimist South American Championship day 3 2026 Optimist South American Championship day 3 Argentina takes it all in 2026 Optimist South American Team Racing Championship Argentina dominated the 2026 Optimist South American Team Racing Championship on Thursday, claiming all three podium positions in an impressive display of teamwork and tactical sailing in Maldonado Bay. by International Optimist Dinghy Association Posted 29 Oct 17:41 PDT J/70 North Americans 2026 Day 1 J/70 North Americans 2026 Day 1 Local Team Progress Leads Paul Green's Progress got off to a strong start on Thursday, winning two of three races to lead the 2026 J/70 North American Championship hosted by Annapolis Yacht Club. by Julie & Christopher Howell Posted 29 Oct 17:10 PDT Star Class North American Championship Day 3 Star Class North American Championship Day 3 Jennings and Trinter hold the lead as racing intensifies The 2026 Star North American Championship reached its third day of racing with another two races completed in Tampa Bay, where lighter winds and incredibly close competition brought new challenges and some changes to the provisional standings. by ISCYRA Posted 29 Oct 16:45 PDT IRC 2027 Rule Published: Evolution, Not Revolution IRC 2027 Rule Published: Evolution, Not Revolution IRC rule development is driven by continuous engagement with the sport IRC rule development is driven by continuous engagement with the sport. The IRC Technical Committee listens to feedback from sailors, organisers, designers and manufacturers and closely follows developments in racing, yacht design and equipment. by RORC Rating Office Posted 29 Oct 13:08 PDT Offshore racing undervaluing most engaged sailors? Offshore racing undervaluing most engaged sailors? The most telling sentence in offshore racing this autumn came from a man who wasn't sure he belonged RORC's 2026 roll of honour is led by a family-run Mach 50 and a two-handed Sun Fast 3600. Their success raises a question offshore racing has rarely tested: are the owners who fund and fill its fleets an audience the marine industry is underserving? by Rory Maher Posted 29 Oct 12:15 PDT 30th Caribbean Dinghy Championships 30th Caribbean Dinghy Championships St. Vincent sailors celebrate strong results Sailors from St. Vincent and the Grenadines delivered a strong performance at the 30th Caribbean Dinghy Championships, held in Sint Maarten from October 22-25. by St. Vincent and the Grenadines Sailing Association Posted 29 Oct 12:01 PDT Henri-Lloyd launches Originals Vintage Henri-Lloyd launches Originals Vintage Celebrating more than 60 years of sailing heritage Original Henri-Lloyd garments from the America's Cup, the Whitbread Round the World Race and the Volvo Ocean Race return from the brand's past, each carrying its own story. by Henri-Lloyd Posted 29 Oct 10:18 PDT Route du Rhum Video Preview Route du Rhum Video Preview 115 solo skippers, a huge race village, 2 favourites 115 solo sailors will be starting the Route du Rhum - Destination Guadeloupe on Sunday 1st November from St. Malo, France. by Mark Jardine Posted 29 Oct 10:03 PDT Upwind by MerConcept extends program for two years Upwind by MerConcept extends program for two years "Creating the conditions for talent to thrive" with the support of 11th Hour Racing Following the initial three-year cycle that will see Anne-Claire Le Berre take the start of the Route du Rhum - Destination Guadeloupe on November 1, UpWind by MerConcept will continue in 2027 and 2028 with an even stronger ambition. by UpWind by MerConcept Posted 29 Oct 07:33 PDT Francesco Bruni Makes RS21 Worlds Debut in Cannes Francesco Bruni Makes RS21 Worlds Debut in Cannes Guiding ITA 239 Torpyone to the first race win on the opening day Seven-time world champion Francesco 'Checco' Bruni made an immediate impact at the RS21 World Championship 2026, guiding ITA 239 Torpyone to the first race win on the opening day of competition at Yacht Club de Cannes. by RS Sailing Posted 29 Oct 06:49 PDT Francesca Clapcich ready for the Route du Rhum Francesca Clapcich ready for the Route du Rhum It will be the Italian-American sailor's first solo transatlantic race Team Francesca Clapcich Powered by 11th Hour Racing will start the Route du Rhum-Destination Guadeloupe, the final race of skipper Francesca Clapcich's 2026 season. by Team Francesca Clapcich Posted 29 Oct 06:41 PDT Wheel of Tune: Ultimate one-string raking Wheel of Tune: Ultimate one-string raking Allen's self-locking (cleating) raking system The Wheel of Tune is a self-locking (cleating) raking system, designed by John Turner and developed for the market by Allen to make raking the rig "Shrouds & Forestay" simple. by Allen Posted 29 Oct 05:00 PDT At the helm of an experimental giant At the helm of an experimental giant Charles Caudrelier is preparing to take a leap into the unknown The Route du Rhum – Destination Guadeloupe was on the programme for the new Maxi Edmond de Rothschild before the first layers of carbon fibre had even been laid for its construction. by Gitana Team Posted 29 Oct 04:54 PDT AC Recon Oct 28: Twilight sailing at Naples AC Recon Oct 28: Twilight sailing at Naples La Roche-Pasay Racing Team had an uneventful day sailing out of Naples in light winds. La Roche-Pasay Racing Team had an uneventful day sailing out of Naples in light winds, which shifted almost 180° after a fresh NE breeze faded and shifted south before swinging back to the north. by Richard Gladwell, Sail-World Posted 29 Oct 04:39 PDT Thomas Hansson-Mild leads OK Dinghy World Ranking Thomas Hansson-Mild leads OK Dinghy World Ranking Ben Flower moves up one place to second with Ulli Kurfeld also up one place to third After the European autumn events have concluded, Thomas Hansson-Mild has maintained his lead in the November 2026 release of the OK Dinghy World Ranking list. by Robert Deaves Posted 29 Oct 03:37 PDT AC Recon: Oct 28: Kiwi's raceday Rehearsal AC Recon: Oct 28: Kiwi's raceday Rehearsal The Race Rehearsal session was sailed in the area known as Course A in the 2021 America's Cup With four teams yet to launch, Emirates Team New Zealand marked their 30th day of sailing with a Race Rehearsal day on the 2021 America's Cup Course. Skipper Nathan Outteridge was refreshingly candid about the team's objectives and progress. by Richard Gladwell/Sail-World.com Posted 28 Oct 19:02 PDT J/70 North Americans Take Center Stage J/70 North Americans Take Center Stage Racing this weekend at the 2027 J/70 Worlds Venue 54 teams. 7 countries. 15 U.S. states. One continental championship, and the first look of what's to come in 2027. by Hannah Lee Noll Posted 28 Oct 18:51 PDT 2026 Optimist South American Championship day 2 2026 Optimist South American Championship day 2 More favourable sailing conditions in Maldonado Bay Argentina's Tomás Calvo strengthened his position at the top of the 54th Optimist South American Championship after another impressive performance on Wednesday, as 180 young sailors from 12 nations completed two more races in the waters of Maldonado Bay. by International Optimist Dinghy Association Posted 28 Oct 17:23 PDT Star Class North American Championship Day 2 Star Class North American Championship Day 2 Four races, four wins: Jennings and Trinter dominate Another spectacular day of racing in Tampa Bay, with strong northerly winds and tight battles throughout the fleet. John Loe and Shane Zwingelberg hold second place, while Jim Buckingham and Brad Nichol move into third. by ISCYRA Posted 28 Oct 17:16 PDT