Sardinia Team Race Worlds 2026 overall Sardinia Team Race Worlds 2026 overall France retains title after exciting final day in Cagliari France claims its second consecutive OpenSkiff Team Racing world title in Cagliari, defeating Italy 1 of Lega Navale del Sulcis in the final. The Italian team had secured its place by overcoming round robin frontrunners Poland 2 in the semifinals. by Elena Giolai Posted 2 Nov 00:26 PST Spectacular Start to the Route du Rhum Spectacular Start to the Route du Rhum Our video of the action plus the Monday morning fleet update It was a picture-perfect start in bright Autumn sunshine off Saint Malo as the 115-boat fleet started the 3,542 nautical mile Route du Rhum – Destination Guadeloupe on Sunday 1st November at 1.02pm French time. by Mark Jardine Posted 1 Nov 23:38 PST AC Recon: Oct 31: Kiwis have a ripper AC Recon: Oct 31: Kiwis have a ripper On Saturday, ETNZ raced around the Back Paddock in marginal racing conditions. We've seen Emirates Team NZ sail their AC75, now sold to Team Australia, training alone in these conditions ahead of the 2021 America's Cup - and from the photoboat, it was an impressive display of speed and control. by Richard Gladwell/Sail-World.com Posted 1 Nov 19:03 PST Route du Rhum - Destination Guadeloupe start Route du Rhum - Destination Guadeloupe start Favourites in front after sunny downwind departure from Saint Malo After a picture perfect start in bright Autumn sunshine and light, favourable winds off Saint Malo in Northern Brittany it is many of the pre-race favourites who are leading the 115 boat Route du Rhum Destination Guadeloupe fleet. by La Route du Rhum-Destination Guadeloupe Posted 1 Nov 10:16 PST Team Malizia's Boris Herrmann is Off Team Malizia's Boris Herrmann is Off A clean start in the 13th Route du Rhum – Destination Guadeloupe Under sunny skies and light winds, Team Malizia skipper Boris Herrmann took a clean start in the 13th Route du Rhum - Destination Guadeloupe. The race from Saint-Malo to Pointe-à-Pitre is expected to take the IMOCA fleet around 10-12 days. by Team Malizia Posted 1 Nov 09:25 PST Francesca Clapcich sets off on Route du Rhum Francesca Clapcich sets off on Route du Rhum The Italian-American skipper is one of 22 sailors in the IMOCA fleet At 1302 CET (1202 UTC) Francesca Clapcich crossed the start line of the 13th edition of the Route du Rhum - Destination Guadeloupe, the solo transatlantic race. by Team Francesca Clapcich Posted 1 Nov 08:40 PST A season on the water. A new adventure ahead. A season on the water. A new adventure ahead. Charter with X-Yachts in Haderslev, Denmark Throughout the 2026 season, guests had the opportunity to experience the X4° and X4³ directly from X-Yachts in Haderslev, Denmark. by X-Yachts Posted 1 Nov 04:00 PST 2026 CTO J/24 Pre-Worlds Regatta 2026 CTO J/24 Pre-Worlds Regatta Gekko wins after Port Phillip weekend of extremes Kohei Ichikawa's Gekko has won the 2026 CTO J/24 Pre-Worlds Regatta after a four-race series that delivered two dramatically different days on Port Phillip. by Carina Tomietto Posted 1 Nov 02:40 PST 18ft Skiff Club Race 2 & SIXT Spring Champs Race 4 18ft Skiff Club Race 2 & SIXT Spring Champs Race 4 Yandoo team continue their Winning ways in the Eric Bowen Memorial Trophy As expected, the world champion Yandoo 18ft skiff team of John Winning Jr, Fang Warren and Lewis Brake continued on their winning way in Race 2 of the Australian 18 Footers League's Club Championship series on Sydney Harbour today. by Frank Quealey Posted 1 Nov 01:58 PST Oceanbridge NZ Match Racing - Final day Oceanbridge NZ Match Racing - Final day Two five-race semi-finals set up a decisive finish as MRXs return to the national championship Josh Hyde and his crew have won the 2026 Oceanbridge New Zealand Match Racing Championship, defeating Ethan Fong 3-0 in the final at the Royal New Zealand Yacht Squadron. Harry Thurston completed the podium, beating Noah Malpot 2-0 in the petit final. by Ella Sagnol/RNZYS Media Posted 1 Nov 01:09 PST 2026 Optimist South American Championship overall 2026 Optimist South American Championship overall Argentina's Tomás Molinari Crowned Champion Argentina's Tomás Molinari has been crowned the 2026 Optimist South American Champion, bringing an exciting conclusion to the 54th Optimist South American Championship, hosted by Yacht Club Punta del Este in Uruguay. by International Optimist Dinghy Association Posted 31 Oct 17:56 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 16:04 PDT Class 40 fleet set for the Route du Rhum Class 40 fleet set for the Route du Rhum 39 scows and 10 pointy-bow boats, all lined up together With 49 boats on the start line, Class40 represents the largest fleet the race. 39 scows and 10 pointy-bow boats, all lined up together, ready to set off on a transatlantic that promises to be very interesting from a weather perspective. by Class40 Posted 31 Oct 13:59 PDT Zhik Backpacks and Luggage Zhik Backpacks and Luggage Built to protect your gear Reinforced seams, considered compartments and adjustable carry options, from everyday backpacks through to fully submersible drybags. by Zhik Posted 31 Oct 13:47 PDT J/70 North Americans 2026 Day 3 J/70 North Americans 2026 Day 3 Golden's Local Team takes the lead Halloween brought a spirited day of racing to the 2026 J/70 North American Championship on Saturday, hosted by Annapolis Yacht Club. by Julie & Christopher Howell Posted 31 Oct 13:14 PDT ClubSwan 50 Worlds in Naples ClubSwan 50 Worlds in Naples The German boat EarlyBird wins The German boat EarlyBird wins the ClubSwan 50 World Championship with the Turkish All in One second. Hatari earns the Nations League. It has been a week of great sailing in the Gulf of Naples. by Nautor Swan Posted 31 Oct 10:58 PDT Sardinia Team Race Worlds 2026 day 2 Sardinia Team Race Worlds 2026 day 2 France and Poland 2 tied at the top, OpenSkiff Team Racing World title to be decided on Sunday Another exciting day of racing in Cagliari, with three round robins completed and the fourth interrupted by a thunderstorm. France and Poland 2 are tied on eight wins each, while Italy 1 moves up to third place. by Elena Giolai Posted 31 Oct 10:51 PDT All treats no tricks for Route du Rhum start All treats no tricks for Route du Rhum start Today has been mainly about the dock out of the 22 boat IMOCA fleet It is the day before the start of the Route du Rhum Destination Guadeloupe and the start town of Saint-Malo is in its pomp. by La Route du Rhum-Destination Guadeloupe Posted 31 Oct 10:43 PDT Francesca Clapcich ready for the Route du Rhum Francesca Clapcich ready for the Route du Rhum Her first solo Atlantic crossing onboard 11th Hour Racing Tomorrow, at 1302 CET (1202 UTC), I'll cross the start line of the Route du Rhum-Destination Guadeloupe. It's the final race of the 2026 racing season and my first solo Atlantic crossing onboard 11th Hour Racing, our foiling IMOCA. by Team Francesca Clapcich Posted 31 Oct 10:05 PDT Title sponsor for Women's Sailing Convention Title sponsor for Women's Sailing Convention American Sailing support the Southern California Yachting Association event Southern California Yachting Association (SCYA) gave announced that American Sailing (ASA) has signed on as title sponsor of its annual women's sailing convention. by American Sailing Posted 31 Oct 08:37 PDT Oldest videos of Dart 18 catamarans Oldest videos of Dart 18 catamarans Featuring some very strange adverts that include full assembly details We delve into the past, and round-up the oldest videos which show the popular racing catamaran, the Dart 18. It is crazy to see there were 300 boats at the first World Championships. by Magnus Smith Posted 31 Oct 07:32 PDT Herrmann set for first Solo Race aboard Malizia 4 Herrmann set for first Solo Race aboard Malizia 4 The German skipper returns to the legendary Route du Rhum - Destination Guadeloupe The German skipper returns to the legendary Route du Rhum - Destination Guadeloupe for his third participation, taking on a new challenge aboard Team Malizia's latest IMOCA as preparations continue for The Ocean Race around the world in 2027. by Team Malizia Posted 31 Oct 05:16 PDT Sam Goodchild determined to perform well Sam Goodchild determined to perform well In the Route du Rhum-Destination Guadeloupe Ahead of 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 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 4th McIntyre Alma Globe 5.80 Transat Qualifier 4th McIntyre Alma Globe 5.80 Transat Qualifier Home-built plywood racers chase big dreams across the Atlantic A Finnish sailor who built her own yacht. A 62-year-old former Australian SAS soldier. Two British friends who have already ROWED across the Atlantic together. Seven sailors, six remarkable plywood boats and approximately 3,600 nm of adventure. by ALMA Clas Globe 5.80 Posted 30 Oct 16:28 PDT 2026 Optimist South American Championship day 4 2026 Optimist South American Championship day 4 Tomás Molinari takes the lead as strong winds shake up the fleet Argentina's Tomás Molinari has taken the overall lead of the 54th Optimist South American Championship after an intense fourth day of competition in Maldonado Bay, where stronger winds brought a dramatic change in conditions and reshuffled the standings. by International Optimist Dinghy Association Posted 30 Oct 15:20 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