Felix Weidling on the Women's Match Racing Worlds Felix Weidling on the Women's Match Racing Worlds Felix Weidling on the 2026 World Sailing Women's Match Racing World Championship Few regatta venues offer better sailing than San Francisco Bay. Combine this with 12 of the world's best women's match-racing teams and the 2026 World Sailing Women's Match Racing World Championship promises to deliver some of the year's best racing. by David Schmidt Posted 29 Sep 08:00 PDT Les Voiles de Saint-Tropez 2026 | Classics Les Voiles de Saint-Tropez 2026 | Classics A fine spectacle as the Classics headed away from the Portalet Tower start line A building easterly made for a fine spectacle as the Classics headed away from the Portalet Tower start line off Saint-Tropez's harbour wall on Day 2 of Les Voiles de Saint-Tropez. by Bow Caddy Media Posted 30 Sep 15:40 PDT Antigua & Barbuda is calling Antigua & Barbuda is calling Antigua Sailing Week has evolved. From 21-25 April 2027, we're heading back out on the water for four unforgettable days of sailing, island exploration and good times — and if Antigua isn't already in your 2027 sailing plans, now is the time to change that. by Antigua Sailing Week Posted 30 Sep 14:15 PDT ILCA 6 Men's Worlds at Vilamoura day 4 ILCA 6 Men's Worlds at Vilamoura day 4 Scheidt retakes the lead from Dal Ri as light conditions test the fleet Four points separate Brazil's Erik Scheidt and Francisco Dal Ri at the top of the 2026 ILCA 6 Men's World Championship after the fourth day of racing in Vilamoura, setting up a close contest with two days of racing remaining. by Vilamoura Sailing / Prow Group Posted 30 Sep 13:22 PDT Call for suggestions open for 10th Foiling Awards Call for suggestions open for 10th Foiling Awards Finding the best foiling athletes, projects, products and events of 2026 The international foiling community can propose the athletes, projects, products and events that made an outstanding contribution to the world of foiling in 2026. by Nicola Maggio Posted 30 Sep 13:12 PDT 52 Super Series Valencia Sailing Week preview 52 Super Series Valencia Sailing Week preview Who will bring the winning magic to Valencia and clinch the 52 SUPER SERIES season title? Almost every year it seems the 52 SUPER SERIES season title goes down to the wire. So close is the competition that the championship often is decided by the final race on the last day. by 52 Super Series Posted 30 Sep 12:03 PDT iQFOiL U23 World Championships day 3 iQFOiL U23 World Championships day 3 Bright and Pilloni stay on top after an up-and-down day in Puck Four more Slalom races completed in changing conditions as Bilger, Modena and Monaghan make their moves up the leaderboard by iQFOiL Class Association Posted 30 Sep 11:51 PDT Rolex Yachtsman and Yachtswoman of the Year Rolex Yachtsman and Yachtswoman of the Year US Sailing opens nominations for the 2026 awards US Sailing announced that nominations for the 2026 Rolex Yachtsman and Yachtswoman of the Year are open, widely acknowledged as the premier individual sailing honors in the United States. by US Sailing Posted 30 Sep 10:33 PDT New York to England on a Mini 6.50 New York to England on a Mini 6.50 Quentin Debois has just written a new chapter in Belgian sailing history Quentin Debois has just written a new chapter in Belgian sailing history. He has just sailed 5,300 km solo across the North Atlantic, from New York to England, on a Mini 6.50. by Laurence Hannon Posted 30 Sep 08:57 PDT What to expect at the Women's Match Racing Worlds What to expect at the Women's Match Racing Worlds The regatta will feature 12 of the world's best women's match racing teams World-class tactics, strong tides, big breezes, and the pressures of a world championship regatta are converging this week on San Francisco Bay for the 2026 World Sailing Women's Match Racing World Championship, hosted by St. Francis Yacht Club. by St. Francis Yacht Club Posted 30 Sep 01:42 PDT 5.5 Metres gather for 98th Scandinavian Gold Cup 5.5 Metres gather for 98th Scandinavian Gold Cup Aeolus makes his presence felt For the first time in its history, the 5.5 Metre class is heading to Greece, with the 2026 Scandinavian Gold Cup and World Championship taking place over the next 10 days. by Robert Deaves Posted 29 Sep 23:37 PDT Les Voiles de Saint-Tropez Day 2 Les Voiles de Saint-Tropez Day 2 More breeze, more sea The record-sized maxi fleet of 51 saw Maxi 1 and the J Class racing windward-leewards from the Baie de Pampelonne for a second day, while Maxi 3, 4 and 5 were dispatched southwest on a 28 mile coastal course to a mark off Cavalaire-sur-Mer. by James Boyd / International Maxi Association Posted 29 Sep 22:09 PDT Les Voiles de Saint-Tropez day 2 Les Voiles de Saint-Tropez day 2 Pulling out all the stops With a lovely breeze and sunshine, 251 crews hit the water determined to give the very best of themselves and their boats. Clearly, it was a day of celebration in the Gulf of St Tropez and the Bay of Pampelonne this Tuesday. by Maguelonne Turcat Posted 29 Sep 21:21 PDT Les Voiles de Saint-Tropez 2026 | Videos D1 Maxis Les Voiles de Saint-Tropez 2026 | Videos D1 Maxis Hello from the gorgeous St Tropez. It really is an amazing sight! As Dale Lorimer says, "Hello from the gorgeous St Tropez. It really is an amazing sight!" Well, you go that right. Here are the Bow Caddy Media videos from Les Voiles de Saint-Tropez. by Bow Caddy Media Posted 29 Sep 15:08 PDT J Class at Les Voiles de Saint-Tropez Day 2 J Class at Les Voiles de Saint-Tropez Day 2 Rainbow top the fleet after Svea suffer tech problem With three races sailed by the J Class at Les Voiles de Saint-Tropez all three teams have now won one race each and Rainbow leads the regatta, but only on countback. by J Class Association Posted 29 Sep 12:48 PDT ILCA 6 Men's Worlds at Vilamoura day 3 ILCA 6 Men's Worlds at Vilamoura day 3 Brazilian duo lead after six races Brazilian sailors Francisco Dal Ri and Erik Scheidt hold the top two positions after the third day of racing at the 2026 ILCA 6 Men's World Championship in Vilamoura, with two more races completed today. by Vilamoura Sailing / Prow Group Posted 29 Sep 11:53 PDT iQFOiL U23 World Championships day 2 iQFOiL U23 World Championships day 2 Pilloni and Bright hold the lead as Slalom takes over in Puck, Poland Four Slalom races shake up the standings on Day 2, with Medea Falcioni charging into the top ten and local sailor Stanislaw Trepczynski climbing to second by iQFOiL Class Association Posted 29 Sep 11:32 PDT New Inshore Performance Gear from Zhik New Inshore Performance Gear from Zhik Built for sailors who race inshore and need their kit to work as hard as they do New products have landed across the inshore range, each one built for sailors who race inshore and need their kit to work as hard as they do. by Zhik Posted 29 Sep 11:00 PDT GWA Wingfoil World Cup Dakhla preview GWA Wingfoil World Cup Dakhla preview A one-off showdown that will decide the champions in the pure-surfing discipline The GWA Wingfoil World Tour returns to Dakhla, Morocco, for a one-off showdown that will decide the 2026 Wave world champions in the pure-surfing discipline. by Ian MacKinnon Posted 29 Sep 09:56 PDT World Sailing Inclusion Championships preview World Sailing Inclusion Championships preview Bringing together around 230 sailors from 40 countries in Portimão next week World Sailing Inclusion Championships will bring together around 230 sailors from 40 countries in Portimão next week, with Paralympic champions, established international competitors and a new generation of sailors preparing to take to the start line. by World Sailing Posted 29 Sep 08:42 PDT Finalists Panel at Women's Match Racing Worlds Finalists Panel at Women's Match Racing Worlds An opportunity to hear from the best in women's match racing as they prepare Ahead of the final day of competition in the 2026 World Sailing Women's Match Racing World Championship, St. Francis Yacht Club (StFYC) will host an online Finalists Panel featuring the top teams vying for the title. by St. Francis Yacht Club Posted 29 Sep 05:43 PDT Les Voiles de Saint-Tropez day 1 Les Voiles de Saint-Tropez day 1 Sun, sails and smiles After two days sizing up the competition and getting in some final training, it is showtime out on the racetrack! by Maguelonne Turcat Posted 29 Sep 04:20 PDT Bullet for Jethou at Les Voiles de Saint-Tropez Bullet for Jethou at Les Voiles de Saint-Tropez A record fleet of 51 maxis competing, including the welcome return of three J Class Les Voiles de Saint-Tropez, the final event of the International Maxi Association's 2026 Mediterranean Maxi Inshore Challenge got under way today with a record fleet of 51 maxis competing, including the welcome return of three J Class yachts. by James Boyd / International Maxi Association Posted 29 Sep 01:11 PDT Les Voiles de Saint-Tropez 2026 | D1 Maxis Les Voiles de Saint-Tropez 2026 | D1 Maxis Light air, sun, Med blue made for terrific colours... Day One on the Maxis course was a light airs event, with several postponements called as the breeze shifted, lifted and dropped. The racing was close in places and the deep blue water of the Med, and a sunny day made for some richly coloured imagery. by Bow Caddy Media Posted 28 Sep 16:36 PDT M32 Worlds open in Newport M32 Worlds open in Newport YoungBlood arrives with both 2026 season titles, but Surge arrives as defending champion The season ends here. The title fight starts now in Newport, Rhode Island, USA. Who will have the last word? by M32 World Posted 28 Sep 16:23 PDT J Class at Les Voiles de Saint-Tropez Day 1 J Class at Les Voiles de Saint-Tropez Day 1 Svea strike first with light winds victory Svea won their first ever race at Les Voiles de Saint-Tropez in light winds today, the Swedish flagged team emerging victorious from a spirited, close J Class windward-leeward race. by J Class Association Posted 28 Sep 12:00 PDT ILCA 6 Men's Worlds at Vilamoura Day 2 ILCA 6 Men's Worlds at Vilamoura Day 2 Four points separate top four Four sailors aged 16 and 17 lead the international fleet after four races, with Francisco Dal Ri and Toma Smircic separated by just one point. by Vilamoura Sailing / Prow Group Posted 28 Sep 11:47 PDT 2026 iQFOiL U23 World Championships day 1 2026 iQFOiL U23 World Championships day 1 148 sailors from 34 nations launch the battle with 4 course races in ideal conditons The 2026 iQFOiL U23 World Championships got under way today on the Bay of Puck, bringing together 148 sailors from 34 nations for a week of racing featuring some of the most promising young iQFOiL athletes from around the world. by iQFOiL Class Association Posted 28 Sep 11:17 PDT McIntyre GGR “Window Live” touches a nerve McIntyre GGR “Window Live” touches a nerve Gunnar recounts ordeal - Mara questions her Golden Globe future Candid McIntyre GGR WINDOW LIVE broadcasts reveal the emotional demands of solo circumnavigation, while Damien Guillou and Pat Lawless approach the southeast trade winds. by Golden Global Race Posted 28 Sep 09:43 PDT American Eagle wins 12m North Americans American Eagle wins 12m North Americans The racing was close and competitive with American Eagle winning by a tie-break Following an exciting weekend of ocean racing outside of Narragansett Bay, American Eagle, helmed by skipper Jeff Randall, emerged victorious at the 12 Metre North American Championship. by International 12 Metre Association Posted 28 Sep 08:11 PDT The Real Deal The Real Deal Naples, and Luna Rossa, deliver America's Cup Masterclass It's hard to overstate how important the Preliminary Regatta in Naples was for the America's Cup, when on the surface it was just a show. by Mark Jardine Posted 28 Sep 06:00 PDT 2026 USODA Team Race Nationals at Larchmont 2026 USODA Team Race Nationals at Larchmont 326 races held during the Optimist Team Racing Nationals Twenty-eight teams from across the U.S., made up of 4-5 sailors each, competed in three days of racing at the Larchmont Yacht Club -two days of perfect "chamber of commerce conditions" and a bit of rain on the third day. by Kathleen Cronin Posted 28 Sep 03:51 PDT AC PR2: Luna Rossa win Final - Day 3 AC PR2: Luna Rossa win Final - Day 3 Luna Rossa scored a three-peat on the third day of racing in the America's Cup Preliminary Event. Luna Rossa rounded out the third day of racing in the America's Cup Preliminary Event winning the last two Preliminary Races, and then the Final. The Italian crew looked supremely confident and in control all day, and the outcome was unsurprising. by Richard Gladwell, Sail-World Posted 28 Sep 01:06 PDT America's Cup PR2: 1 & 2 for Kiwis on Day 3 America's Cup PR2: 1 & 2 for Kiwis on Day 3 Emirates Team NZ falling just short against Luna Rossa in a classic Match Race Final Emirates Team New Zealand wraps up a high-stakes preliminary event on the Gulf of Naples with a hard-fought second place overall for the senior team led by Nathan Outteridge, falling just short against Luna Rossa in a classic Match Race Final. by Emirates Team Posted 27 Sep 20:26 PDT 44Cup World Championship Cowes overall 44Cup World Championship Cowes overall Aleph Racing claims its first ever 44Cup World Championship Having competed in 44Cup World Championships for the last 15 years, Aleph Racing today for the very first time managed to secure the coveted title in the RC44 one design class' most prestigious annual event. by 44Cup Posted 27 Sep 14:37 PDT GB1 performance improves in Naples GB1 performance improves in Naples Strongest racing on the final day of the Louis Vuitton 38th America's Cup Preliminary Regatta GB1 delivered its strongest racing of the Louis Vuitton 38th America's Cup Preliminary Regatta in Naples, battling at the front of the fleet to secure two fourth-place finishes on the final day. by GB1 Posted 27 Sep 14:08 PDT La Roche-Posay Racing Team takes third in Naples La Roche-Posay Racing Team takes third in Naples After two race wins and despite two capsizes during the America's Cup Preliminary Regatta La Roche-Posay Racing Team finished third at the second America's Cup Preliminary Regatta in Naples, winning two AC40 fleet races during a weekend that also saw the French crew recover from two capsizes. by K-Challenge Posted 27 Sep 12:34 PDT America's Cup Preliminary Regatta 2 Overall America's Cup Preliminary Regatta 2 Overall Luna Rossa score outstanding statement win in Naples In short, Luna Rossa were sublime on the final day of the Louis Vuitton 38th America's Cup Preliminary Regatta, Naples. by America's Cup Media Posted 27 Sep 12:10 PDT ARC Team USA finishes fourth overall ARC Team USA finishes fourth overall At the Naples Louis Vuitton 38th America's Cup Preliminary Regatta If luck represents the moment when opportunity and preparation cross tacks, ARC Team USA enjoyed an auspicious start to their multi-Cup campaign at the Louis Vuitton 38th America's Cup Preliminary Regatta Naples, which just concluded in Naples, Italy. by ARC Team USA Posted 27 Sep 12:01 PDT Les Voiles de Saint-Tropez sunshine shakedown Les Voiles de Saint-Tropez sunshine shakedown A summer holiday vibe filled the air in St Tropez this Sunday A summer holiday vibe filled the air in St Tropez this Sunday. Indeed, in glorious sunshine with a lovely thermal breeze, visitors to the Village des Voiles made the most of the perfect conditions to stroll about the port. by Maguelonne Turcat Posted 27 Sep 11:52 PDT