2027 RORC Griffin Offshore Pathway zoom webinar 2027 RORC Griffin Offshore Pathway zoom webinar Helping the next generation take its first steps offshore Griffin creates new opportunities for ambitious young sailors while inviting RORC Members and supporters to help the next generation take its first steps offshore. by Louay Habib / RORC Posted 27 Aug 02:38 PDT SSANZ announces Doyle Sails partnership SSANZ announces Doyle Sails partnership a new four-year pathway that provides a clear progression towards a Round NZ race in 2030 The Shorthanded Sailing Association of NZ (SSANZ) has announced a major four-year partnership with Doyle Sails and a new four-year pathway that provides competitors with a clear progression towards a Round New Zealand race in 2030. by Harri Wren for SSANZ Posted 27 Aug 00:59 PDT Ocean Fifty fleet set for the Route du Rhum Ocean Fifty fleet set for the Route du Rhum On the edge thrills are guaranteed The high speed, light Ocean Fifty multihull bring the Route du Rhum - Destination Guadeloupe a unique experience, concentrated, high octane sport requiring full-on continuous commitment. by La Route du Rhum-Destination Guadeloupe Posted 26 Aug 22:33 PDT J/111 North Americans at Youngstown Day 1 J/111 North Americans at Youngstown Day 1 Three races completed after a patient start ashore After a patient start ashore, the 2026 J/111 North American Championship officially got under way Wednesday at Youngstown Yacht Club, with three races completed for the 14-team fleet. by Julie & Christopher Howell Posted 26 Aug 21:46 PDT 2026 ILCA 7 Men's Worlds Day 2 2026 ILCA 7 Men's Worlds Day 2 Qualifying Ends in Style in Dublin Bay The second day of races at the 2026 ILCA 7 Men's World Championship concluded today with both scheduled races completed, bringing the Qualifying Series to a close as planned, with five races now on the scoreboard. by Agustín Argüelles Posted 26 Aug 12:37 PDT 52 Super Series Royal Cup Puerto Calero day 2 52 Super Series Royal Cup Puerto Calero day 2 Circuit leaders Sled had another tough day Still racing in light, shifty offshore breezes Ergin Imre's Provezza and Harm Müller Spreer's Platoon now share the lead at the top of the 13 boat fleet at the Puerto Calero Lanzarote 52 SUPER SERIES Royal Cup. by 52 Super Series Posted 26 Aug 12:05 PDT 2026 Star Europeans at Medemblik Day 1 2026 Star Europeans at Medemblik Day 1 Scheidt and Sperry open with a bullet, Szabo and Iverson lead The 2026 Star European Championship got underway today on the IJsselmeer with two highly tactical races in conditions that surprised even the most experienced competitors. by ISCYRA Posted 26 Aug 09:50 PDT St. Croix to host ISCA Worlds & Pan American Games St. Croix to host ISCA Worlds & Pan American Games One of the world's most recognizable sailboats and widely sailed one-design dinghies The U.S. Virgin Islands will welcome sailors from around the world to St. Croix November 4-14 for the 2026 ISCA World Championship, bringing elite international competition to the waters of one of the Caribbean's premier sailing destinations. by International Sunfish Class Association Posted 26 Aug 07:37 PDT Newport Bermuda Race F-TCF Scoring Error report Newport Bermuda Race F-TCF Scoring Error report Completed by the Bermuda Race Organizing Committee (BROC) along with US Sailing The Bermuda Race Organizing Committee (BROC) along with US Sailing has completed its review of the F-TCF scoring error that manifested during the 2026 Newport Bermuda Race. by Bermuda Race Media Posted 26 Aug 06:51 PDT New: Henri-Lloyd Merino Core 160 New: Henri-Lloyd Merino Core 160 Natural comfort, timeless style and everyday versatility Meet the new Merino Core 160. Crafted from premium 160g Merino wool for natural comfort, timeless style and everyday versatility. by Henri-Lloyd Posted 26 Aug 06:30 PDT Race Official positions for LA28 confirmed Race Official positions for LA28 confirmed These appointments add to the two Technical Delegate positions approved by the World Sailing Board World Sailing, the world governing body of the sport, is pleased to announce the lead Race Official appointments for the LA28 Olympic Sailing Competition. by World Sailing Posted 26 Aug 05:51 PDT Embrace The Challenge set for Ocean Race Atlantic Embrace The Challenge set for Ocean Race Atlantic The 3,200 nm race will be first time the new team puts all of the work under genuine race pressure Embrace The Challenge will get its first opportunity to measure performance against the IMOCA fleet when Oliver Heer Ocean Racing lines up for The Ocean Race Atlantic from New York on 1 September. by Oliver Heer Ocean Racing Posted 26 Aug 05:27 PDT Louise Racing claims historic Marblehead Trophy Louise Racing claims historic Marblehead Trophy The first staging of the prestigious inter-club Dragon competition in the UK GBR833 Louise Racing, representing the Royal Ocean Racing Club, has won the 2026 Marblehead Trophy in Cowes, concluding a historic first staging of the prestigious inter-club Dragon competition in the UK. by Emma York Posted 26 Aug 04:17 PDT Settimana delle Bocche Regatta returns to YCCS Settimana delle Bocche Regatta returns to YCCS As part of the Yacht Club Costa Smeralda's 60th anniversary celebrations in 2027 As part of the Yacht Club Costa Smeralda's 60th anniversary celebrations in 2027, the Settimana delle Bocche is set to return to the Club's sporting calendar. by Yacht Club Costa Smeralda Posted 26 Aug 03:44 PDT 2026 Maxi Yacht Rolex Cup Preview 2026 Maxi Yacht Rolex Cup Preview A lodestone for yachting's elite, it is a benchmark for innovation, performance and skill For more than 40 years, the world's top yacht designers, leading sailors and most passionate owners have gathered each September on the north-east coast of the Italian island of Sardinia. The lure has been the Maxi Yacht Rolex Cup. by Quinag Posted 26 Aug 03:39 PDT Team South Africa sails in Grandson, Switzerland Team South Africa sails in Grandson, Switzerland Training camp ahead of the SSL Gold Cup 2026 in Rio SSL Team South Africa has reached the midpoint of an intensive six-day training camp at the Star Sailors League Training Center in Grandson, Switzerland, stepping up preparations for the 2026 SSL World Cup in Rio de Janeiro, Brazil. by Robyn Patrick Posted 26 Aug 02:31 PDT 1970s, a golden decade for Kiwi 18 footers 1970s, a golden decade for Kiwi 18 footers An incredible level of talented competitors and designers The 1970s was a wonderful decade of evolution in the 18 footers, with strong international fleets, an incredible level of talented competitors and designers, as well as some brilliant competition in World championship regattas. by Frank Quealey Posted 26 Aug 01:04 PDT 2026 ILCA 7 Men's Worlds Day 1 2026 ILCA 7 Men's Worlds Day 1 Exciting First Day of Racing Delivers Three Races in Dublin Bay Racing got underway today at the 2026 ILCA 7 Men's World Championship in Dún Laoghaire, with the first three races of the qualifying series completed. by Agustín Argüelles Posted 25 Aug 12:22 PDT SailGP news, GGR skippers assembled, team racing SailGP news, GGR skippers assembled, team racing SailGP notched another milestone in the evolution of sail SailGP notched another milestone in the evolution of sail- and foil-powered speed sailing this weekend at the Rockwool Germany Sail Grand Prix, when DS Automobiles SailGP Team France hit 58.11 knots. by David Schmidt Posted 25 Aug 12:00 PDT 52 Super Series Royal Cup Puerto Calero day 1 52 Super Series Royal Cup Puerto Calero day 1 Vayu lead by three points ahead of Ergin Imre's Provezza After two races contested in a light, streaky offshore breeze which peaked at 12 knots, the Thai flagged Vayu of the Whitcraft family are the early leaders of the Puerto Calero Lanzarote 52 SUPER SERIES Royal Cup. by 52 Super Series Posted 25 Aug 11:53 PDT Countdown to the The Ocean Race Atlantic Countdown to the The Ocean Race Atlantic The new era of fully-crewed IMOCA racing starts in a week One week from today, six of the world's leading offshore sailing teams will depart New York City for the inaugural edition of The Ocean Race Atlantic, a new transatlantic race with six teams competing including two new generation IMOCA boats. by The Ocean Race Posted 25 Aug 10:42 PDT Int. 5.5 Metre Class - August 2026 Newsletter Int. 5.5 Metre Class - August 2026 Newsletter This autumn, the 5.5 Metre Class is heading to Greece The event will be hosted by the Yacht Club of Greece at Olympic Marine, close to Athens. The Yacht Club of Greece is one of the great names in Mediterranean sailing. by Robert Deaves Posted 25 Aug 10:06 PDT Protect Your Investment Protect Your Investment The Real-Time Insurance Policy Your Boat Actually Needs Whatever you sail, your boat, rig, and sails represent a financial investment. Beyond the initial purchase, the cost of maintenance, insurance premiums and repair or replacement when damage occurs can make equipment failure an expensive proposition. by Cyclops Marine Posted 25 Aug 08:30 PDT Bas de Waal takes lead in Finn Grand Slam Bas de Waal takes lead in Finn Grand Slam Britain's John Greenwood moves up to second after Varberg Championship Bas de Waal, from The Netherlands, has taken the overall lead after Leg 5 of the 2026 Word Tour for Finns Grand Slam. 44 Finns ventured to the Varberg Grand Slam in Sweden for seven races in a range of conditions from 5 to 25 knots. by Robert Deaves Posted 25 Aug 05:51 PDT Germany hosts big finish in Kite-Surf & Hyrdrofoil Germany hosts big finish in Kite-Surf & Hyrdrofoil North Sea resort town of Sylt to crown World Champions in two disciplines as season closes World titles will be decided in two disciplines at the GKA Kite World Cup Sylt, with the season's final Kite-Surf showdown taking place alongside a one-off Hydrofoil Big Air World Championship. by Ian MacKinnon Posted 25 Aug 05:36 PDT Back in Stock - World's Best Offshore System Back in Stock - World's Best Offshore System Ocean Pro from Henri-Lloyd, developed in partnership with Sam Goodchild Ocean Pro is the most advanced offshore system on the water, shaped by years of development and a close partnership with two-time IMOCA Champion Sam Goodchild. It's been proven in some of the world's harshest oceans. by Henri-Lloyd Posted 25 Aug 04:00 PDT International 14 Worlds at Kingston Days 1 to 4 International 14 Worlds at Kingston Days 1 to 4 The race management and local volunteers have been nothing short of exceptional Writing on Monday, August 24th, we have reached Race Day 4 of the 2026 International 14 World Championship, hosted in legendary style by the Canadian I14 fleet and CORK/Sail Kingston. by Adam Ovington & Stu Keegan Posted 25 Aug 01:51 PDT Fly Higher. Travel Faster. Last Longer. - Pt. II Fly Higher. Travel Faster. Last Longer. - Pt. II Alphabet Soup - When it comes to appendages, we've had so many letters of the alphabet already When it comes to appendages, we've had so many letters of the alphabet already; C, T, L, J etc. The U rudders have always intrigued me. The answer lies in the higher flight of Gitana 18, meaning the rudders too are a half to one metre longer by John Curnow, Sail-World.com AUS Editor Posted 25 Aug 01:00 PDT America's Cup: INEOS says "No" to AC75 deal America's Cup: INEOS says "No" to AC75 deal A request for the use of the British AC75 in 2027 America's Cup was "declined ...outright". The positions of the parties involved in the legal action stemming from the 2024 British America's Cup, appear to have been crystallised in an amended Defence file by Athena Racing. The matter seems unlikely to end in a hug and a handshake. by Richard Gladwell/Sail-World.com Posted 24 Aug 23:21 PDT 2026 ILCA 7 Men's Worlds Officially Open 2026 ILCA 7 Men's Worlds Officially Open Everything now in place for racing to begin on Tuesday in Dublin Bay The 2026 ILCA 7 Men's World Championship was officially opened today, with everything now in place for racing to begin tomorrow in Dublin Bay. by Agustín Argüelles Posted 24 Aug 14:55 PDT Vaikobi UV Rashies Are Back! Vaikobi UV Rashies Are Back! All-day sun protection starts with a good rashie All-day sun protection starts with a good rashie. Vaikobi's rashie range is lightweight, UPF50+ and built to move, with full arm and neck coverage that won't restrict your stroke whether you're paddling, surfing, sailing or foiling. by Vaikobi Posted 24 Aug 13:30 PDT 52 Super Series Royal Cup Puerto Calero Practice 52 Super Series Royal Cup Puerto Calero Practice Set to be much more manageable than last month's high winds regatta Conditions for this week's Puerto Calero Lanzarote 52 SUPER SERIES Royal Cup look set to be much more manageable than last month's high winds, edge of control, regatta which was contested about 20kms west on Lanzarote's south coast. by 52 Super Series Posted 24 Aug 11:41 PDT Winners crowned at Twintip Youth Worlds Winners crowned at Twintip Youth Worlds Titles decided in blend of Freestyle and Big Air disciplines The 2026 winners have been crowned in the pioneering GKA Youth Twintip World Championships after five days of spell-binding action in a mix of conditions at St Peter-Ording, Germany, that challenged the teenaged athletes to the full. by Ian MacKinnon Posted 24 Aug 10:49 PDT Bermuda Gold Cup unveils expanded 12-skipper field Bermuda Gold Cup unveils expanded 12-skipper field Bringing the world's leading men's and women's match racing sailors The Royal Bermuda Yacht Club has closed invitations for the 2026 Bermuda Gold Cup and confirmed the field striving to win the King Edward VII Gold Cup, the oldest match racing trophy for one-design keelboats in the world. by WMRT Posted 24 Aug 07:55 PDT Youngest team at the GP14 World Championship Youngest team at the GP14 World Championship Somehow surviving The youngest helm and crew combination in the GP14 fleet were acknowledged for their exceptional performance at their second-ever GP14 event at the award ceremony on 14th August 2026 by Andrew Johnson, Vice President of the GP14 Class Association. by Sarah Reynolds Posted 24 Aug 05:16 PDT International 14 Team Racing World Championship International 14 Team Racing World Championship A British perspective on the the Pre-Worlds event in Kingston, Canada The International 14 team racing Worlds has been an event since the 1960s, when teams visiting to race in the UK one race Nationals (the Prince of Wales Cup*) decided to test their boats against the British. by James Cunnison Posted 24 Aug 04:11 PDT Texas Corinthian win NYYC Grandmasters Team Race Texas Corinthian win NYYC Grandmasters Team Race The little yacht club that could did it again The little yacht club that could did it again, winning the New York Yacht Club Grandmasters Team Race for the fourth time in the past six years. by New York Yacht Club Posted 24 Aug 02:29 PDT Lowestoft Sea Week 2026 Lowestoft Sea Week 2026 Visitors from USA, Sweden and Finland joined the mostly Broadland sailors A glorious Sea Week, hosted by the Royal Norfolk and Suffolk Yacht Club, was enjoyed from Sunday to Thursday by at least 60 sailors in Squibs and Broads One Designs. by Jenny and Bryan Riley Posted 24 Aug 01:27 PDT SailGP: Black Foils fourth in Sassnitz SailGP: Black Foils fourth in Sassnitz New Zealand's Black Foils made their first Event Final of Season 6 New Zealand's Black Foils finished fourth at the Rockwool Germany Sail Grand Prix in Sassnitz, in their first event final of the season. by James Rigby Posted 23 Aug 20:57 PDT 2026 Skoda Formula Wing Youth Worlds concludes 2026 Skoda Formula Wing Youth Worlds concludes Dramatic finals crown Huang and Turienzo in Urla, Turkiye Qibin Huang of China and Argentina's Catalina Turienzo have been crowned the 2026 Skoda Formula Wing Youth World Champions after a dramatic final day in Urla, Turkiye, with both titles decided in races packed with incidents. by IKA Media Posted 23 Aug 14:44 PDT