2026 Women's International Championship overall 2026 Women's International Championship overall Megan Grapengeter-Rudnick and Team Vigilant Cap Dominant Week with Historic Victory On the final day, Megan Grapengeter-Rudnick and Team Vigilant looked surprisingly mortal as they battled through a dying breeze for the final three races of the regatta. by New York Yacht Club Posted 19 Sep 23:03 PDT Rolex Swan Cup overall Rolex Swan Cup overall Record-breaking event concludes in Porto Cervo Porto Cervo bid farewell in the best possible way to the more than 1,800 sailors taking part in the 23rd edition of the Rolex Swan Cup, with a perfect day of racing under clear skies and a north-easterly breeze building from an initial eight knots to 12. by Yacht Club Costa Smeralda Posted 19 Sep 22:46 PDT Black Foils right in the mix after Geneva - Day 1 Black Foils right in the mix after Geneva - Day 1 Black Foils well paced in Rolex Switzerland Sail Grand Prix final after a strong Day 1 New Zealand's Black Foils are right in the mix for the Rolex Switzerland Sail Grand Prix final after a strong opening day on Lake Geneva. by James Rigby, Black Foils Posted 19 Sep 15:25 PDT Victory goes to Macif in the 48 Heures Azimut Victory goes to Macif in the 48 Heures Azimut Sam Goodchild has been almost untouchable this year It was well ahead of croissant time when Sam Goodchild made it back to Lorient La Base this morning. by Défi Azimut Posted 19 Sep 11:23 PDT Rolex Switzerland Sail Grand Prix Day 1 Rolex Switzerland Sail Grand Prix Day 1 Swiss Light Up Shifty Opening Day on Lake Geneva A light, shifty opening day on Lake Geneva saw five different winners in five fleet races. The Explora Journeys Swiss SailGP Team gave the crowds a reason to cheer, finishing on the podium in two of three fleet races. by SailGP Posted 19 Sep 11:00 PDT 2026 OK Dinghy Autumn Trophy overall 2026 OK Dinghy Autumn Trophy overall Matt Howard wins after a spectacular week on the Côte d'Azur Matt Howard has won the 2026 OK Dinghy Autumn Trophy in Bandol after a spectacular week on the Côte d'Azur with wind, waves, sunshine and rosé. Charlie Cumbley took second with Tim Petetin third. by Robert Deaves Posted 19 Sep 09:52 PDT 470 Open European Trophy & Master's Cup overall 470 Open European Trophy & Master's Cup overall A spectacular final in Portorož, Slovenia The 470 Open European Trophy & Master's Cup 2026 came to a spectacular final in Portorož, Slovenia, with three races held off the coast of Piran today in challenging north-easterly bora winds and a wavy race course. by International 470 Class Association Posted 19 Sep 09:36 PDT US Sailing Announces Athlete Selection Procedures US Sailing Announces Athlete Selection Procedures For LA28 Olympic Games and 2027 Pan American Games The 2028 Olympic Games will take place from July 14-30, 2028. The Sailing events will be held in two venues: Belmont Shore (Windsurfing and Kite events) and the Port of Los Angeles (Dinghy, Skiff, and Multihull events). by US Sailing Posted 19 Sep 08:50 PDT Charter your way into the serious fun Charter your way into the serious fun At the 2027 St. Maarten Heineken Regatta You don't have to own a race boat or even arrive with a full crew to experience the legendary sailing and shoreside atmosphere of the St. Maarten Heineken Regatta. by St. Maarten Heineken Regatta Posted 19 Sep 08:45 PDT ABYMA unveils action-packed event calendar ABYMA unveils action-packed event calendar Te schedule promises an unprecedented array of world-class competitions The Antigua and Barbuda Yachting and Marine Association (ABYMA) is thrilled to announce the official launch of the event calendar for the 2026-2027 yachting season. by Antigua and Barbuda Marine Association Posted 19 Sep 07:38 PDT RC44s gear up for 16th World Championship RC44s gear up for 16th World Championship Taking place next week on the Solent, out of Cowes The 2026 World Championship for the RC44s will take place next week on the Solent, out of Cowes, where the high performance one design class is once again being hosted by the Royal Yacht Squadron and Team Aqua owner Chris Bake. by 44Cup Posted 19 Sep 02:59 PDT Sam Goodchild wins the 48 Heures Azimut Sam Goodchild wins the 48 Heures Azimut Completing the 556-mile course in 1 day, 14 hours, 48 minutes and 21 seconds It was once again the perfect race for Sam Goodchild. After taking the lead from the start in the Groix channel, Macif Santé Prévoyance rounded both marks of the race's 560-mile grand triangle course in first place. by Défi Azimut Posted 18 Sep 23:47 PDT 2026 Women's International Championship Day 4 2026 Women's International Championship Day 4 A Day on Hold Sets Up a Thrilling Final Day Despite an abundance of patience, the wind never stabilized to the point that the Race Committee for the 2026 Women's International Championship presented by State Street Investment Management and SPY was comfortable sending the sailors up the course. by New York Yacht Club Posted 18 Sep 17:15 PDT Black Foils looking to move on from Valencia Black Foils looking to move on from Valencia NZ's Black Foils want to move up in the Rolex Switzerland Sail Grand Prix this weekend New Zealand's Black Foils head into the Rolex Switzerland Sail Grand Prix this weekend, looking to apply the lessons from Valencia as the championship's European leg concludes in Geneva. by James Rigby, Black Foils Posted 18 Sep 16:32 PDT Rolex Swan Cup Day 3 Rolex Swan Cup Day 3 Mistral wind delivers another spectacular day The Mistral set the tone once again for the third and penultimate day of racing at the 23rd Rolex Swan Cup, blowing at 16 knots for the opening starts and reaching 22 knots, with gusts of 25, during the closing stages on the windward-leeward course. by Yacht Club Costa Smeralda Posted 18 Sep 14:30 PDT Les Voiles de Saint-Tropez expects fleet of 253 Les Voiles de Saint-Tropez expects fleet of 253 The giants take centre stage From September 26 through October 4, Saint-Tropez will once again transform into the world capital of yachting, pulsing to the rhythm of Les Voiles de Saint-Tropez, organised by the Société Nautique de Saint-Tropez. by Maguelonne Turcat Posted 18 Sep 13:41 PDT 2026 Hobie 16 International Championships overall 2026 Hobie 16 International Championships overall Racing concluded Thursday after four days of racing at Ocean Springs Yacht Club The Masters, Grand Masters, and Great Grand Masters competition at the 2026 Hobie 16 International Championships concluded Thursday after four days of racing at Ocean Springs Yacht Club. by Rich McVeigh Posted 18 Sep 11:06 PDT America's Cup Hall of Fame induction on October 16 America's Cup Hall of Fame induction on October 16 Noted sailors and innovators Glenn Ashby, Peter Isler and Lowell North among those to be honored The Herreshoff Museum and the America's Cup Hall of Fame will next month induct four more sailing legends to the America's Cup Hall of Fame: Glenn Ashby, the Beken Dynasty, Peter Isler and Lowell North. by Herreshoff Marine Museum Posted 18 Sep 10:46 PDT SailGP Grand Final race tightens on Lake Geneva SailGP Grand Final race tightens on Lake Geneva As Martine Grael joins U.S. SailGP Team SailGP returns to Lake Geneva this weekend as teams prepare for one of the final tests of the 2026 Season. In a venue known for complex, changeable breeze, Explora Journeys Swiss SailGP Team driver Sébastien Schneiter is banking on a home advantage. by SailGP Posted 18 Sep 10:39 PDT 2026 OK Dinghy Autumn Trophy Day 3 2026 OK Dinghy Autumn Trophy Day 3 Perfect score for Matt Howard on the third day in Bandol Beautiful Bandol continues to gift OK Dinghy fleet perfect conditions with three more races in 10-20 knots, 27 degrees, sunny skies and amazing hospitality. by Robert Deaves Posted 18 Sep 09:51 PDT America's Cup: Kiwis fire broadside at Norths America's Cup: Kiwis fire broadside at Norths ETNZ's Grant Dalton has issued a strong response to reports from USA of Court action by North Sails Emirates Team New Zealand CEO, Grant Dalton has issued a strong response to reports from USA of Court action by North Sails over a sail design patent that has been granted to the five-time America's Cup champions. by Richard Gladwell Sail-World Posted 18 Sep 06:47 PDT The Ocean Race Atlantic - a stunning debut The Ocean Race Atlantic - a stunning debut A tremendous race on the water with just 27 minutes separating the top four boats This month, for the first time in its 53-year history, The Ocean Race staged a point to point transatlantic race from New York to Lorient, France. by The Ocean Race Posted 18 Sep 02:39 PDT 16th Défi Azimut day 3 16th Défi Azimut day 3 Front rolling in There has been a change of scene in the waters of the Coureaux de Groix between Lorient and the island of Groix. Yesterday's sunshine and flat seas have given way to cloudy skies this Thursday, with the race zone stirred up by a sizeable chop. by Défi Azimut Posted 18 Sep 02:18 PDT 2026 E Scow National Championship Overall 2026 E Scow National Championship Overall Lake Geneva Yacht Club rolled out the red carpet for 77 E Scow teams Nothing about this E Scow Nationals stayed predictable for long. Across three days on Lake Geneva, the breeze shifted, the leaderboard shuffled, and five different teams found themselves at the top of the standings at one point or another. by Hannah Lee Noll Posted 17 Sep 23:47 PDT "Unemployed" Grael to sail against old team "Unemployed" Grael to sail against old team In the revolving door of SailGP crew rosters, more changes have occurred since Grael exited Brazil. In the revolving door of SailGP crew rosters, more changes have occurred since the exit on Monday, of Martine Grael, the foundation skipper of Mubadala Brazil. by Richard Gladwell/Sail-World.com Posted 17 Sep 23:22 PDT 2026 Women's International Championship Day 3 2026 Women's International Championship Day 3 Megan Grapengeter-Rudnick and Team Vigilant Extend Lead While Fresh Faces Claim Wins Megan Grapengeter-Rudnick and Team Vigilant Extend Lead While Fresh Faces Claim Wins by New York Yacht Club Posted 17 Sep 22:02 PDT Maritimo S50 Review - Second is the winner Maritimo S50 Review - Second is the winner Hull #2 of the wonderful new S50 was going to be a little more special, like 400 extra ponies! Hull #2 of the wonderful new S50 was going to be a little more special, and that was more than enough to pique the curiosity. It was also following along in the production line quite quickly. So it was bypass one, and go straight to two. Win. Win. Win! by John Curnow, Global Editor, Powerboat.World Posted 17 Sep 18:13 PDT McIntyre Golden Globe Race Day 11 McIntyre Golden Globe Race Day 11 So far, so good... 301 to go? Guillou's masthead repair, Lawless's determined pursuit and a fast-recovering chasing fleet mark eight days of Atlantic contrasts—with another windless trap threatening from behind. by Golden Global Race Posted 17 Sep 13:13 PDT Rolex Swan Cup Day 2 Rolex Swan Cup Day 2 A perfect day of racing, with sunshine and a Mistral win The 23rd Rolex Swan Cup produced a perfect day of racing, with sunshine and a Mistral wind of between 16 and 26 knots giving all classes the ideal conditions that have made the Costa Smeralda and the La Maddalena Archipelago a prized regatta destination. by Yacht Club Costa Smeralda Posted 17 Sep 13:05 PDT 2026 OK Dinghy Autumn Trophy Day 2 2026 OK Dinghy Autumn Trophy Day 2 Matt Howard takes the lead in Bandol Matt Howard has taken the lead at the OK Dinghy Autumn Trophy in Bandol, France, after three races were held from 10.00 before the strong afternoon winds arrived. Tim Petetin is down to second with Charlie Cumbley up to third. by Robert Deaves Posted 17 Sep 11:29 PDT 470 Open European Trophy & Master's Cup day 3 470 Open European Trophy & Master's Cup day 3 One race and two storms around Portorož The third day of the 470 Open European Trophy & Master's Cup 2026 in Portorož was dominated by heavy rain, unstable winds and two thunderstorms. by International 470 Class Association Posted 17 Sep 09:56 PDT Défi Azimut Speed Runs Défi Azimut Speed Runs Sam Goodchild on Macif Santé Prévoyance clocks 32.1 knot average speed As the fleet of 17 IMOCAs gathered together for the Runs Azimut close to Lorient, the wind gradually filled in offshore of the island of Groix, where the battle for the fastest time was in full swing. by Défi Azimut Posted 17 Sep 02:51 PDT Experience a voyage of discovery with Sunsail Experience a voyage of discovery with Sunsail Explore the Med by boat with Sunsail's expert guidance When you book a sailing holiday, the view changes every day. Exploring an area by yacht changes your perspective, gives you freedom to explore, flexibility to choose your route and a sense of discovery. by Sarah Heron Posted 17 Sep 01:00 PDT Rolex Swan Cup Day 1 Rolex Swan Cup Day 1 Racing underway in Porto Cervo with a record fleet of 170 boats The first day of racing at the 23rd Rolex Swan Cup began early on Wednesday morning as the quays in front of the Yacht Club Costa Smeralda came alive with the bustling crews of the 170 yachts gathered in Porto Cervo. by Yacht Club Costa Smeralda Posted 16 Sep 23:05 PDT 2026 OK Dinghy Autumn Trophy Day 1 2026 OK Dinghy Autumn Trophy Day 1 Bandol delivers epic conditions On the opening day of the OK Dinghy Autumn Trophy in Bandol, France, on Wednesday, Tim Petetin won the only race in 20-25 knots in some epic conditions with big wind and big waves. by Robert Deaves Posted 16 Sep 22:53 PDT 2026 Women's International Championship Day 2 2026 Women's International Championship Day 2 Megan Grapengeter-Rudnick and Team Vigilant Seize Control as Leaderboard Shuffles As the southwesterly breeze built through Day 2 of the Women's International Championship presented by State Street Investment Management and SPY, so did the confidence of Megan Grapengeter-Rudnick's Team Vigilant. by New York Yacht Club Posted 16 Sep 22:39 PDT 700 sailors ready for 2026 Rolex Big Boat Series 700 sailors ready for 2026 Rolex Big Boat Series Attendees look forward to championship sailing and world-class hospitality It's the ORC North American Championship. It's 81 boats lining up to compete in five classes, with four ORC splits. It's every 2025 trophy winner returning to defend their title. by St. Francis Yacht Club Posted 16 Sep 19:22 PDT Step aboard Encore Step aboard Encore The 44-metre Dubois-design sloop has just completed a six-month-long refit and is offered for sail. Encore's launch in April 2013 marked the end of New Zealand's golden era of custom yacht building. The 44-meter Dubois-designed sloop has just completed a six-month-long refit and is offered for sail. Step aboard for a look at yachting's finest. by Richard Gladwell, Sail-World.com Posted 16 Sep 15:15 PDT 470 Open European Trophy & Master's Cup day 2 470 Open European Trophy & Master's Cup day 2 Three races as the breeze builds in Portorož After a long wait ashore, the wind finally arrived on the second day of racing at the Master Cup in Portorož. The fleet spent around two hours waiting for conditions to settle before a westerly breeze of approximately 5-6 knots filled in. by International 470 Class Association Posted 16 Sep 11:06 PDT Stopwatches at the ready! Stopwatches at the ready! This Wednesday morning, the curtain rose on the 16th edition of the Défi Azimut This Wednesday morning, the curtain rose on the 16th edition of the Défi Azimut. In line with tradition in this Lorient-based event, the focus is on the speed runs and which boat will be the fastest to cover the one-mile racetrack. by Défi Azimut Posted 16 Sep 09:56 PDT