An update on Cascadia Sailing with Jen Glass An update on Cascadia Sailing with Jen Glass Jen Glass on Cascadia Sailing's preparations for the NYYC's Women's International Championships Cascadia Sailing is an American-Canadian team that's training for this year's NYYC Women's International Championships. They are one of 20 teams that was invited to compete at this world-class keelboat event. by David Schmidt Posted 12 May 08:00 PDT Swan 75 True wins the 2026 Antigua Bermuda Race Swan 75 True wins the 2026 Antigua Bermuda Race It was an unusual race weather-wise It was a long race. Three of the seven boats did not make the 8-day time limit for the 935-mile race, including Rock n' Roll, who were 8 miles from the finish when the clock ran out in the longest offshore race in the Western Atlantic. by Antigua Bermuda Race Posted 13 May 03:24 PDT North Sails & the Louis Vuitton 38th America's Cup North Sails & the Louis Vuitton 38th America's Cup Announced as the Official Technical Apparel Sponsor North Sails, the world's leading sailmaker and ocean lifestyle brand, has announced it will be the Official Technical Apparel Sponsor of the Louis Vuitton 38th America's Cup, the world's oldest, continually contested, international sporting trophy. by North Sails Posted 13 May 01:00 PDT Marine Auctions: May Online Auctions Marine Auctions: May Online Auctions The Online Bidding will start on Friday 22nd May The Online Bidding will start on Friday 22nd May and will close on Thursday 28th May at 2pm AEST. Some Boats Unreserved. by Marine Auctions Posted 13 May 00:15 PDT 2026 Etchells Worlds in San Diego Day 2 2026 Etchells Worlds in San Diego Day 2 Double Bullets for Flying Higher The second day of the 2026 Etchells World Championship opened under a thick marine layer settled across the Coronado Roads Race Course. An unusual weather pattern for San Diego in May kept sailors guessing throughout the morning. by Etchells Class Posted 12 May 21:06 PDT America's Cup: Kiwis announce AC40 teams America's Cup: Kiwis announce AC40 teams ETNZ has confirmed the two crews for in Sardinia, next week. Blair Tuke moves into strategic role. Emirates Team NZ has confirmed the two crews that will spearhead the team's campaign at the America's Cup Preliminary Regatta in Sardinia, scheduled for 21–24 May 2026. Three-time America's Cup winner Blair Tuke moves into an off-the-water "speed" role. by Emirates Team New Zealand Posted 12 May 21:04 PDT America's Cup: Teams expand to seven America's Cup: Teams expand to seven Australian 2027 America's Cup Challenge to be launched at Royal Prince Edward YC The formal announcement of the Australian 2027 America's Cup Challenge will be made on Thursday at an invitation-only lunch at the Royal Prince Edward Yacht Club. The club is located on Sydney's exclusive Pt Piper. It is a first-time Cup challenger. by Richard Gladwell, Sail-World.com Posted 12 May 20:06 PDT 2026 49er, 49erFX & Nacra 17 Worlds Day 1 2026 49er, 49erFX & Nacra 17 Worlds Day 1 Surprise Leaders, New Partnerships and Home Advantage At only her second World Championship at senior level, 20 year old Melania Henke finds herself in the lead after day one of the 49erFX World Championship in Quiberon, France. by The 49er, 49erFX & Nacra 17 Media Team Posted 12 May 16:28 PDT The shorts that end seat pain The shorts that end seat pain Why customers are raving about Vaikobi Edge padded shorts The Edge Shorts are built to protect your seat, legs, and hips while enhancing comfort and performance. by Vaikobi Posted 12 May 12:30 PDT ORC World Championship 2026 Inshore Series Day 2 ORC World Championship 2026 Inshore Series Day 2 Summer Storm extends in Class 0, Ran consolidates in Class A The ORC World Championship 2026, taking place between Naples and Sorrento from 7 to 14 May, continued at full pace today with the second day of inshore racing, once again delivering action and tight competition across all classes. by Tre Golfi Sailing Week Posted 12 May 12:03 PDT The Same, But Different The Same, But Different A packed schedule coming up with a diverse range of events I am so enjoying reading all the event news now the season has begun in earnest in the UK. The sun has been plentiful throughout April and May, encouraging everyone to get back out on the water. by Mark Jardine Posted 12 May 10:00 PDT St. Pete-Clearwater prepares for The Ocean Race St. Pete-Clearwater prepares for The Ocean Race With one year to go, excitement is building With one year to go, excitement is building for the arrival of The Ocean Race in St. Pete-Clearwater, as the Sunshine State's Gulf Coast destination prepares to host the iconic around-the-world competition for the first time. by Laura Muma Posted 12 May 09:54 PDT Britain's Athena Pathway announces crew Britain's Athena Pathway announces crew For the Louis Vuitton 38th America's Cup Preliminary Regatta Sardinia Athena Pathway, the team representing Great Britain in the Women's and Youth America's Cup events, is proud to announce its race crew for the Louis Vuitton 38th America's Cup Preliminary Regatta Sardinia, set to take place in Cagliari, Italy. by Athena Pathway Posted 12 May 09:51 PDT GB1 announces race crew GB1 announces race crew For the Louis Vuitton 38th America's Cup Preliminary Regatta in Sardinia GB1, Britain's challenger for the America's Cup, will return to racing next week for the debut event of the 38th America's Cup (AC38), as the first Preliminary Regatta gets under way in Cagliari, Sardinia, from 21-24 May 2026. by GB1 Posted 12 May 07:49 PDT 2026 Formula Kite World Championships day 1 2026 Formula Kite World Championships day 1 Atlantic storms deliver dramatic opening day The Formula Kite World Championships have arrived in Portugal for the first time, with Viana do Castelo, just north of Porto, hosting kitefoiling's biggest event of the year. by International Kiteboarding Association Posted 12 May 06:22 PDT The Défi Paprec, gateway to the elite The Défi Paprec, gateway to the elite Giving young sailors the chance to race alongside La Solitaire du Figaro Few offshore sailing races in the world can claim to offer skippers the opportunity to measure themselves against the very highest level of competition in real-life conditions. by La Solitaire du Figaro Paprec Posted 12 May 04:25 PDT 2026 Fireball Worlds Legends Night 2026 Fireball Worlds Legends Night Calling all ex-Fireball sailors As all sailors know, good socials are just as important as the actual sailing for a successful sailing championship. For the 2026 Fireball World Championships a full social programme is being put together, including a Fireball Legends night. by UK Fireball Association Posted 12 May 03:47 PDT NZ to host 2028 ILCA Worlds NZ to host 2028 ILCA Worlds NZ will host an Olympic-class sailing world championship for the first time in almost a decade New Zealand will host an Olympic-class sailing world championship for the first time in almost a decade when Auckland stages the Women's ILCA 6 and Men's ILCA 7 World Championship in early 2028. by Yachting New Zealand Posted 12 May 02:29 PDT 2026 CIC Med Channel Race Overall 2026 CIC Med Channel Race Overall A promising result for the 2nd edition The last Class40s left the Mucem basin on Monday to reach their home ports in the Mediterranean, and in particular Port Camargue, where a hub of activity is developing for the series. by Sirius Events Posted 12 May 02:14 PDT USVI Hotel & Tourism Association Regatta USVI Hotel & Tourism Association Regatta All-Women Coral World Team Triumphs Five teams representing the U.S. Virgin Islands hospitality and tourism industry competed in the 7th Annual Hotel & Tourism Association Regatta on Saturday, May 9, hosted by the St. Thomas Sailing Center (STSC) at the St. Thomas Yacht Club (STYC). by Carol Bareuther Posted 11 May 23:38 PDT 2026 Etchells Worlds in San Diego Day 1 2026 Etchells Worlds in San Diego Day 1 Two Races and Mixed Results on the Opening Day After a brief morning postponement under San Diego's signature "May Gray" marine layer, racing officially got under way Monday at the 2026 Etchells World Championship hosted by San Diego Yacht Club. by Etchells Class Posted 11 May 22:01 PDT 2026 49er, 49erFX & Nacra 17 Worlds Opens 2026 49er, 49erFX & Nacra 17 Worlds Opens Racing gets under way tomorrow in Saint-Pierre-Quiberon The 2026 49er, 49erFX, and Nacra 17 World Championship gets under way tomorrow in Saint-Pierre-Quiberon, on the rugged Atlantic coast of Brittany, and the setting alone promises drama. by The 49er, 49erFX & Nacra 17 Media Team Posted 11 May 14:17 PDT Built For Sun, Spray & Movement Built For Sun, Spray & Movement Zhik hats are quick-dry, secure, and ready for long days on and around the water New hats have landed, built for sun, spray, and movement. Quick-dry, secure, and ready for long days on and around the water. by Zhik Posted 11 May 12:30 PDT ORC Worlds 2026 inshore racing gets underway ORC Worlds 2026 inshore racing gets underway Summer Storm leads in Class 0, Ran wins in Class A in Sorrento Following the offshore race of the 71st Regata dei Tre Golfi, the ORC World Championship 2026 entered its inshore phase today, with an intense and technically challenging opening day in the waters of the Gulf of Naples. by Tre Golfi Sailing Week Posted 11 May 11:12 PDT GP Watercraft Spring Update GP Watercraft Spring Update It's already been a busy and exciting start to the year for the team As the European sailing season gets fully under way, it's already been a busy and exciting start to the year for the team at GP Watercraft and the athletes we support across the international circuit. by GP Watercraft Posted 11 May 09:37 PDT KDY Women's Match Race 2026 overall KDY Women's Match Race 2026 overall Denmark's Lea Vogelius and her WOW Racing crew win the title Denmark's Lea Vogelius and her WOW Racing crew of Louise Ulrikkeholm, Sille Christensen, Josefine Rasmussen, Joan Hansen and Maria Juul delivered a standout performance on home waters to win the 2026 KDY Women's Match Race. by Women's WMRT Posted 11 May 08:50 PDT Transatlantic Race and Caribbean 600 Entry Open Transatlantic Race and Caribbean 600 Entry Open From Atlantic Racing to Caribbean Classic Entries are now open and the Notice of Race available for the 2027 RORC Transatlantic Race and the 2027 RORC Caribbean 600. by Louay Habib / RORC Posted 11 May 07:41 PDT Bermuda Sail Grand Prix Day 2 - Teams reflect Bermuda Sail Grand Prix Day 2 - Teams reflect Australia's Flying Roos secure their third win from five events, others will look in the mirror. Australia's Flying Roos secured their third win from five events. However there was some soul-searching amongst the team who had been handily placed, but failed to step up. Includes full replays from both days and highlights plus interviews. by Sail-World.com Posted 10 May 20:07 PDT 2026 Etchells Worlds in San Diego starts Monday 2026 Etchells Worlds in San Diego starts Monday Seventy-six teams from 11 nations set to compete in packed fleet The competition is set to begin at San Diego Yacht Club as the 2026 Etchells World Championship officially gets underway this week, welcoming 76 teams from 11 countries for one of the world's premier one-design sailing regattas. by Etchells Class Posted 10 May 19:56 PDT Apex Group Bermuda Sail Grand Prix Overall Apex Group Bermuda Sail Grand Prix Overall Bonds Flying Roos Extend Championship Lead With Bermuda Masterclass Australia strengthened its grip on the 2026 Rolex SailGP Championship with a commanding victory on Bermuda's Great Sound – their second in two events. Germany by Deutsche Bank secured a breakthrough Final appearance. by SailGP Posted 10 May 13:56 PDT 2026 CIC Med Channel Race Finish 2026 CIC Med Channel Race Finish Victory by 10 minutes and 15 seconds after 5 days and 23 hours of racing It was by 10 minutes and 15 seconds, after 5 days, 23 hours, and 19 minutes of racing, that the PHARE 40 team (No. 142) of Mathieu Claveau and François Verdier claimed the Trophy for the 2nd edition of the CIC Med Channel Race. by Sirius Events Posted 10 May 01:16 PDT Vaikobi Bump Hats are back in stock Vaikobi Bump Hats are back in stock Lightweight, form-fitting protection and confidence for high-intensity watersports The Vaikobi Impact Protection Series delivers lightweight, form-fitting protection and confidence for high-intensity watersports. by Vaikobi Posted 9 May 23:00 PDT SIXT 18ft skiff team's success SIXT 18ft skiff team's success 2025-26, a season of victory & consistency The young Sixt 18ft team of Jacob Marks, Alex Marinelli and Matt Doyle took their impressive record to another level during the Australian 18 Footers League's 2025-26 season when they took out both the Season Point Score and Spring Championship. by Frank Quealey Posted 9 May 22:23 PDT Apex Group Bermuda Sail Grand Prix Day 1 Apex Group Bermuda Sail Grand Prix Day 1 Australia and Spain locked at the top after a fast and furious opening day The Bonds Flying Roos and Los Gallos top the table – tied on points (32 each) – after a fast and furious opening day of the Apex Group Bermuda Sail Grand Prix. by SailGP Posted 9 May 19:40 PDT KDY Women's Match Race 2026 Day 3 KDY Women's Match Race 2026 Day 3 All set for an all-Scandinavian final in Denmark The opening stage of the 2026 Women's World Match Racing Tour will conclude with an all-Scandinavian final as Sweden's Anna Östling and Wings Sailing prepare to take on Denmark's Lea Vogelius/ WOW Racing at the KDY Women's Match Race. by Women's WMRT Posted 9 May 17:11 PDT SailGP Bermuda: A wild Day 1 on the Great Sound SailGP Bermuda: A wild Day 1 on the Great Sound Super-sub Glenn Ashby breaks leg in fresh breezes on Bermuda's Great Sound. Bermuda turned on a top day with fresh 15kt breezes and flat water making for excellent racing. Three different race winners along with breakages and injuries. Glenn Ashby breaks leg. Includes Interviews and Highlights. by Richard Gladwell/Sail-World.com Posted 9 May 13:28 PDT Puerto Portals 52 SuperSeries Sailing Week overall Puerto Portals 52 SuperSeries Sailing Week overall Bowman's last minute mast climb saves Sled's victory Winners of the last regatta of 2025, Takashi Okura's Sled sealed victory at this season's opening event, Puerto Portals 52 SUPER SERIES Sailing Week, with an excellent first and a third on a challenging race track in an offshore breeze. by 52 Super Series Posted 9 May 12:08 PDT Summer Storm dominates ORC Worlds offshore race Summer Storm dominates ORC Worlds offshore race Line honours, overall victory on corrected time for the TP52 of American owner Andrew Berdon The 71st Regata dei Tre Golfi, which started yesterday from the Bay of Santa Lucia in Naples at 17:00, has concluded, marking the offshore race of the ORC World Championship 2026 and a central moment of the Tre Golfi Sailing Week. by Tre Golfi Sailing Week Posted 9 May 12:05 PDT iQFOiL Youth & Junior International Games overall iQFOiL Youth & Junior International Games overall Two spectacular final days on Lake Garda Trentino bring the event to a strong finish The iQFOiL International Games Youth & Junior in Torbole concluded on Saturday on Lake Garda Trentino with the Medal Series, following two final days that delivered wind, racing and spectacular action. by iQFOiL Class Association Posted 9 May 11:20 PDT Tim Kent enters the Global Solo Challenge 2027-28 Tim Kent enters the Global Solo Challenge 2027-28 The natural next step for him after the 2002-2003 Around Alone Race Based in Oyster Bay, New York, Tim has sailed approximately 100,000 miles and has already raced solo around the world with stopovers, finishing second in Class 2 in the 2002-2003 Around Alone Race aboard a Jim Antrim-designed Open 50. by Marco Nannini Posted 9 May 08:08 PDT