Marina Rubicon Lanzarote 52 Super Series preview Marina Rubicon Lanzarote 52 Super Series preview Lanzarote's expected strong winds are the next new challenge for the fleet As the 52 SUPER SERIES heads to Lanzarote for the first time in the history of the world's leading grand prix monohull circuit, for the Marina Rubicon Lanzarote 52 SUPER SERIES Sailing Week, Takashi Okura's World Champions Sled are the team to beat. by 52 Super Series Posted 17 Jul 18:04 UTC SSL Gold Cup European Qualifiers Round 2 overall SSL Gold Cup European Qualifiers Round 2 overall Golden Grandson Shines for the Finale During the final European Qualifiers on Lake Neuchâtel, we've been blessed with fantastic wind conditions, high temperatures, and one of the most stunning backdrops in sailing. by SSL Gold Cup Posted 17 Jul 17:31 UTC 2026 Tornado World Championship day 3 2026 Tornado World Championship day 3 Four exciting races delivered in Quiberon The third day of the Tornado World Championship in Quiberon , allowing the championship to return to schedule after weather restrictions had limited racing to just two races on each of the previous days. by International Tornado Class Association Posted 17 Jul 16:41 UTC America's Cup Hall of Fame Inductions in October America's Cup Hall of Fame Inductions in October Noted Sailors & Innovators Glenn Ashby, Peter Isler & Lowell North Among those to be honored The Herreshoff Museum and the America's Cup Hall of Fame will this fall induct four more sailing legends to the America's Cup Hall of Fame: Glenn Ashby, the Beken Dynasty, Peter Isler and Lowell North. by Richard Matthews Posted 17 Jul 13:07 UTC 2027 St. Thomas International Regatta 2027 St. Thomas International Regatta New Dates, New Classes, Wing Foiling, Multi-Day Distance Racing Added New dates and bold new classes are setting the course for the 2027 St. Thomas International Regatta (STIR). by Carol Bareuther Posted 17 Jul 12:50 UTC La Solitaire du Figaro opens a new chapter in 2028 La Solitaire du Figaro opens a new chapter in 2028 The Ocean 50 class is set to join the offshore classic For more than fifty years, La Solitaire du Figaro has been the benchmark of French offshore racing. From the 2028 edition onward, the race will open a new chapter in its history with the Ocean Fifty class. by La Solitaire du Figaro Paprec Posted 17 Jul 11:40 UTC AC Recon: Luna Rossa calls time-out AC Recon: Luna Rossa calls time-out Luna Rossa has wrapped up the first stage of their AC75 test program after 11 sailing days.s Luna Rossa wrapped up the first block of saling with a session cut short due to hydraulic issues. The Italians had an energetic session performing 27 tacks/gybes in just 33 minutes of foiling time - a rate of close to one tack/gybe per minute. by Richard Gladwell, Sail-World Posted 17 Jul 10:49 UTC GWA Wingfoil World Cup Gran Canaria 2026 preview GWA Wingfoil World Cup Gran Canaria 2026 preview Spanish island hosts FreeFly-Slalom season opener as Surf-Freestyle hits crucial mid-point The battles for the Surf-Freestyle and FreeFly-Slalom world titles are set to move up gear when the GWA Wingfoil World Cup Gran Canaria returns to El Burrero, Spain, for five days of intense competition. by Ian MacKinnon Posted 17 Jul 10:08 UTC RORC Transatlantic Race 2027 Lanzarote RORC Transatlantic Race 2027 Lanzarote The Atlantic home of ocean racing, sport and adventure On Sunday 10 January 2027, the 13th edition of the RORC Transatlantic Race will start from Calero Marinas Marina Lanzarote bound for Antigua, West Indies. by Louay Habib / RORC Posted 17 Jul 09:10 UTC Switch Cup Guess Jeans racing circuit Round 4 Switch Cup Guess Jeans racing circuit Round 4 Dutch talent Paul Hameeteman claims victory on Lake Como Dutch sailor Paul Hameeteman has won the fourth leg of the Switch Cup Guess Jeans racing circuit. The event, which serves as the international championship for the Switch One Design class, was flawlessly managed by the Circolo Vela Marvelia. by Marco Corti Posted 17 Jul 09:03 UTC 470 Junior Worlds 2026 at Gdynia Day 4 470 Junior Worlds 2026 at Gdynia Day 4 Top 10 Selected after another long day on the water Another long day on the water at the 470 Junior World Championships in Gdynia. The day started on time, but the rest of the schedule brought a few surprises. by International 470 Class Association Posted 17 Jul 08:03 UTC ILCA 6 Youth European Championships day 4 ILCA 6 Youth European Championships day 4 Final series opens with two races in ideal conditions The final series got under way in style at the 2026 ILCA 6 Youth European Championships & Open European Trophy, with sailors enjoying wonderful sailing conditions of 9 to 12 knots throughout the afternoon in Thessaloniki. by Agustín Argüelles Posted 17 Jul 07:59 UTC Six Metre Swiss National Championship day 2 Six Metre Swiss National Championship day 2 Switzerland's Duclop leads Open fleet with Britain's Erica on top in the Classics After two races sailed in volatile and highly challenging conditions on Switzerland's Lake Geneva, Eric Monnin's SUI100 Duclop leads the International Six Metre Swiss Championships in the Open fleet. by International Six Metre Association Posted 16 Jul 22:35 UTC IFCA Foiling European Championship day 2 IFCA Foiling European Championship day 2 Light winds give Riders a well-earned rest day After the opening day of the IFCA Foiling European Championships delivered spectacular action on the North Sea, the wind took a break on day two of the event. by IFCA Posted 16 Jul 21:58 UTC 5th edition of The Grand Tour stage 2 5th edition of The Grand Tour stage 2 A circumnavigation of the Norwegian island of Sømmarøy Manuel Vlacich and Franco Deganutti, sailors from Società Vela Oscar Cosulich, Italy, have completed the circumnavigation of Sømmarøy, a Norwegian island located above the Arctic Circle, famous worldwide for having declared itself a "time-free zone." by Manuel Vlacich Posted 16 Jul 20:59 UTC Long Beach Olympic Classes Regatta Day 3 Long Beach Olympic Classes Regatta Day 3 Championship showdowns set as qualifying concludes Day 3 of the 65th Long Beach Olympic Classes Regatta brought the qualifying series to a dramatic close, with the world's best Formula Kite and iQFOiL athletes securing their positions for Thursday's medal rounds. by Long Beach OCR Posted 16 Jul 17:31 UTC 2026 Tornado World Championship day 2 2026 Tornado World Championship day 2 Quiberon delivered another exciting day Patience was the key on Day 2 of the 2026 Tornado World Championship as competitors waited ashore for the sea breeze to establish. With the wind proving slow to develop, the Race Committee displayed the "go flag" at 14:15, calling the fleet afloat. by Paul Bastard Posted 16 Jul 17:22 UTC IFCA Foiling European Championship day 1 IFCA Foiling European Championship day 1 John Soukos wins opening race and Lina Eržen dominates women's fleet The IFCA Foiling European Championships got under way in near-perfect conditions in St. Peter-Ording. On the opening day of competition, 65 athletes from 16 nations took to the waters of Ordinger Beach. by IFCA Posted 16 Jul 17:19 UTC SSL Gold Cup European Qualifiers Round 2 Day 3 SSL Gold Cup European Qualifiers Round 2 Day 3 Rio Tickets on the Line Lake Neuchâtel was sparkling on Thursday morning, and the wind filled in to allow racing to start at 11.30. With sunshine and breeze the SSL 47 yachts were gleaming, we were all set for another cracking day. by SSL Gold Cup Posted 16 Jul 16:44 UTC St. Maarten Heineken Regatta Registration Opens St. Maarten Heineken Regatta Registration Opens Champions Lead Next Generation The Notice of Race for the 47th St. Maarten Heineken Regatta is now live on Yacht Scoring, and registration is officially open for sailors eager to secure their place in the Caribbean's biggest and most exciting sailing event: March 4-7, 2027. by St. Maarten Heineken Regatta Posted 16 Jul 14:48 UTC SailGP talks a big game in 2030 strategy SailGP talks a big game in 2030 strategy SailGP aims to position itself to be a Top 25 Global Sports Championship by 2030 SailGP has revealed ambitious plans to transform the championship over the next five years, setting out a roadmap that will see the league grow with more teams, more events and a global audience unlike anything sailing has seen before. by SailGP & Sail-World.com Posted 16 Jul 11:21 UTC Essential Checks Before You Set Sail from InsureMy Essential Checks Before You Set Sail from InsureMy Don't leave the dock without these simple checks done! The summer's heat waves have seen perfect condition for getting afloat, whether you're planning coastal cruising, local racing, or longer offshore adventures. by Sarah Heron Posted 16 Jul 09:30 UTC America's Cup: Brits have more legal fisticuffs America's Cup: Brits have more legal fisticuffs Ownership of the British AC75 still in dispute - Ratcliffe downplays headline issues The latest (and probably the last) Reply in the ongoing legal spat between Sir Jim Ratcliffe and Sir Ben Ainslie has just been released by the UK Admiralty Court. The matter seems to be headed for a formal Hearing in January 2027. by Richard Gladwell Sail-World Posted 16 Jul 08:51 UTC Competition to Win a RS Zest Competition to Win a RS Zest A boat that welcomes everyone onto the water RS Sailing is celebrating the RS Games 2026, its flagship quadrennial regatta, by giving sailors everywhere the chance to win a brand-new RS Zest in a free-to-enter global competition. by RS Sailing Posted 16 Jul 07:30 UTC 470 Junior Worlds 2026 at Gdynia Day 3 470 Junior Worlds 2026 at Gdynia Day 3 Roy Levy and Ariel Gal Move to the Top It was a long day in Gdynia on the third day of the Junior World Championships. The 470 sailors started racing as planned, but changing weather conditions affected the schedule. by International 470 Class Association Posted 16 Jul 06:26 UTC Vaikobi 2mm LongJohns are back! Vaikobi 2mm LongJohns are back! Hurry in while your size is in stock Need a wetsuit that can keep up with high physical output in cool to cold conditions? Our 2mm LongJohn is now restocked and ready for you. by Vaikobi Posted 16 Jul 00:19 UTC SSL Gold Cup European Qualifiers Round 2 Day 2 SSL Gold Cup European Qualifiers Round 2 Day 2 Twist and Shout The early morning alarm clock in Grandson was the crack of thunder as a storm brought rain, hail and lightning to the lake, before clearing by daybreak. by SSL Gold Cup Posted 16 Jul 00:16 UTC Sean Herbert wins silver medal Sean Herbert wins silver medal Sean Herbert wins a career-best silver medal at the WingFoil Racing World Cup New Zealand has added another major international sailing medal to an extraordinary weekend on the world stage, with Sean Herbert claiming a career-best silver medal at the WingFoil Racing World Cup in Gizzeria, Italy, on Sunday. by Eduan Roos, Yachting Posted 15 Jul 23:07 UTC Six Metre Swiss National Championship day 1 Six Metre Swiss National Championship day 1 Thunderstorm system puts paid to racing on Lake Geneva No races were completed on the opening day of the International Six Metre Swiss Championships, due to light and unstable winds left in the wake of a thunderstorm cell that moved through the region in the early afternoon, bringing squalls and heavy rain. by International Six Metre Association Posted 15 Jul 20:53 UTC Paul Meilhat and Mariana Lobato launch new IMOCA Paul Meilhat and Mariana Lobato launch new IMOCA 'United by the Ocean' is ready for The Ocean Race Atlantic French skipper Paul Meilhat and Portuguese co-skipper Mariana Lobato have launched the IMOCA boat they will race in The Ocean Race Atlantic (2026) and The Ocean Race around the world (2027) today in Lorient, France. by The Ocean Race Posted 15 Jul 17:23 UTC Fireball World Championship runners and riders Fireball World Championship runners and riders The migration has begun! Across Britain, Fireball sailors are beginning to point their cars towards Devon for the Fireball Worlds that start next week. The roads into Torbay are already filling with trailers, roof racks, and people failing to reverse a trailer. by UK Fireball Association Posted 15 Jul 15:05 UTC Zhik's Dinghy Hiking Range Zhik's Dinghy Hiking Range The most Comprehensive and Inclusive System on the Market With dedicated women's and men's hiker suits, plus footwear, straps, Powerpads® and Carbon X Insoles, Zhik's complete system helps sailors build their fastest setup. by Zhik Posted 15 Jul 11:00 UTC ILCA 6 Youth European Championships day 2 ILCA 6 Youth European Championships day 2 Shifty winds test the fleets in Thessaloniki Racing resumed as scheduled at 15:00 on Day 2 of the 2026 ILCA 6 Youth European Championships & Open European Trophy, with fleets heading back out onto both course areas in the Thermaic Gulf. by Agustín Argüelles Posted 15 Jul 09:43 UTC Tango wins Etchells Europeans at Cork Week Tango wins Etchells Europeans at Cork Week Three excellent days of racing were provided by RO Ciarán McSweeney and his crew Tango, helmed by Chris Hampton of the Royal Brighton YC in Australia, crewed by Charlie Cumbley and Sam Haines, won the 2026 Etchells Europeans held recently during Cork Week counting 6 firsts and a third place to win by a considerable margin. by Michael McCann Posted 15 Jul 08:53 UTC 29th Waller-Harris Two-handed Triangle Race 29th Waller-Harris Two-handed Triangle Race With a reputation for combining serious racing with great camaraderie ashore When it comes to short-handed racing the Royal Channel Islands Yacht Club's Waller-Harris 2-handed Triangle has established an enviable reputation for combining serious racing with great camaraderie ashore. by Bill Harris Posted 15 Jul 06:27 UTC Australian Wing Foilers Set to Race Australian Wing Foilers Set to Race At World Sailing Championships Test Event Three Australian Wing Foil athletes will represent Australia at the World Sailing Championships Test Event in Gdynia, Poland, from 15-18 July, marking an important step in the development of the discipline ahead of the 2027 World Sailing Championships. by Lisa Darmanin / Australian Sailing Team Posted 15 Jul 06:22 UTC Long Beach Olympic Classes Regatta Day 2 Long Beach Olympic Classes Regatta Day 2 California Dreamin' Long Beach once again delivered world-class racing conditions Tuesday as sunshine, steady afternoon sea breezes and flat-water conditions challenged more than 100 of the world's top Olympic windsurfers and kiteboarders competing. by Long Beach OCR Posted 15 Jul 06:11 UTC AC Recon: Is Luna Rossa about to shift gears? AC Recon: Is Luna Rossa about to shift gears? Italy continues to consolidate and build momentum towards the America's Cup Match in 12 months. Italian Challenger Luna Rossa has put in three good sailing days, in moderate to fresh breezes off the team base in Cagliari, Sardinia. The team continues to consolidate and build momentum towards the America's Cup Match in 12 months. by Richard Gladwell, Sail-World Posted 15 Jul 00:09 UTC Round the Island Race photos from Paul Gibbins Round the Island Race photos from Paul Gibbins Story of the day, from the man behind the shots This year's Round the Island race was a gift for photographers. With the current heat wave and a welcome easterly breeze kicking in, the race promised every sailors cliche of fair winds and calm seas. by Paul Gibbins Photography Posted 14 Jul 19:12 UTC SSL Gold Cup European Qualifiers Round 2 Day 1 SSL Gold Cup European Qualifiers Round 2 Day 1 Smoothly Does It It was a scorching start to the day in Grandson as the teams made their final preparations and Regatta Director Paul Hutton-Ashkenny outlined the plan, including details on the new Cyclops load cells on the backstays to protect the boats. by SSL Gold Cup Posted 14 Jul 18:47 UTC