Controversy in the Golden Globe Race Controversy in the Golden Globe Race Seamanship and self-reliance matter far more than likes and reposts There are times that I am grateful for my decision, made in mid-2018, to abandon social media. Call me a Luddite, but this year's Golden Globe Race is one such time. by David Schmidt Posted 20 Oct 08:00 PDT Joe Tobin on the Hilton Head Multihull Regatta Joe Tobin on the Hilton Head Multihull Regatta Joe Tobin on the 51st anniversary Hilton Head Island Multihull Regatta A half-century anniversary is a long time for most things, but in regatta terms, it's the kind of historical currency that portends a cool event. Enter the 51st anniversary Hilton Head Island Multihull Regatta. by David Schmidt Posted 20 Oct 08:00 PDT Non-French contenders for Route du Rhum podium Non-French contenders for Route du Rhum podium Shows international strength of IMOCA class This year's Route du Rhum - Destination Guadeloupe, which sets sail from St Malo on November 1st, includes four non-French flagged boats, three of which could make the podium in the 3,540-nautical mile sprint across the Atlantic. by Ed Gorman / IMOCA Globe Series Posted 21 Oct 13:18 PDT SB20 World Championship at Hyères Day 1 SB20 World Championship at Hyères Day 1 Young teams on the rise UAE Kidzinc Youth is top if the leader board after the first 3 races. William Borghese at the helm, finished 3rd /5th /5th today. He said it "was high level sailing against Olympians and champions". by Patsy Sarly Posted 21 Oct 11:42 PDT Finn European Masters at Los Alcazares day 3 Finn European Masters at Los Alcazares day 3 Tibor Pallay wins the only race of the day Tibor Pallay took the only race possible in further light winds on Day 3 of the 2026 Finn European Masters at Los Alcazares, on the Mar Menor in Spain. by Robert Deaves Posted 21 Oct 11:33 PDT Nacra Cup València 2026 Day 1 Nacra Cup València 2026 Day 1 Argentina's Majdalani and Bosco set the pace The Nacra Cup València got under way today with three races completed in the waters of the Gulf of València, in winds of 10 to 12 knots from a direction between 220° and 240°. by Pep Portas / RCNV Posted 21 Oct 11:04 PDT Top Star Class Sailors Head to Tampa Top Star Class Sailors Head to Tampa For North American Championship at Davis Island Yacht Club Davis Island Yacht Club will welcome some of the top sailors in the Star Class to Tampa Bay October 24-30 for the 2026 Star Class North American Championship. by Davis Island Yacht Club Posted 21 Oct 07:46 PDT America's Cup: Brits' AC75 arrives in Naples America's Cup: Brits' AC75 arrives in Naples Code-named RB4, the AC75 is now in Naples following an 800km journey from Persico Marine The British America's Cup Challenger, GB1 has reached another major milestone in its campaign for the Louis Vuitton 38th America's Cup, with the team's AC75 race boat, code-named RB4, arriving in Naples following an 800km from Persico Marine. by GB1 Media Posted 21 Oct 07:19 PDT The Nautex Jacket: Designed for change The Nautex Jacket: Designed for change Protective enough for changing coastal forecasts, light and breathable enough to wear around town The Ferrari Hypersail crew will face conditions that change in an instant—adaptability is key. Crafted from recycled, windproof, water-repellent softshell, the Nautex Jacket balances weather-ready protection with everyday versatility. by North Sails Apparel Posted 21 Oct 06:30 PDT Ronnie Simpson Racing announces new partnership Ronnie Simpson Racing announces new partnership Ahead of the 2027 Global Solo Challenge race Ronnie Simpson Racing is proud to announce a new major partnership with Mid-Atlantic commercial construction firm Oakley Building Company ahead of the 2027-28 Global Solo Challenge race. by Ronnie Simpson Posted 21 Oct 06:16 PDT SVG Sailing set for Caribbean Dinghy Championships SVG Sailing set for Caribbean Dinghy Championships St. Vincent and the Grenadines Sends Largest-Ever Team St. Vincent and the Grenadines will make history this week as it sends its largest national sailing contingent to the Caribbean Dinghy Championships 2026, taking place from 22-25 October in Sint Maarten. by St. Vincent and the Grenadines Sailing Association Posted 21 Oct 05:12 PDT Django 7X wins the 2026 Rolex Middle Sea Race Django 7X wins the 2026 Rolex Middle Sea Race None of the remaining yachts still racing can better their IRC corrected time At 11:30 CEST, the Royal Malta Yacht Club announced that the overall winner of the 47th Rolex Middle Sea Race is the Wallyrocket 71 Django 7X, owned by Giovanni Lombardi Stronati. by Royal Malta Yacht Club Posted 21 Oct 04:51 PDT When another yacht calls Mayday When another yacht calls Mayday Groundbreaking CCA Report examines 28 crew rescues When a yacht is in distress far offshore, another sailing crew may be its best chance of rescue. A new groundbreaking report from The Cruising Club of America (CCA) examines 28 yacht-to-yacht crew rescues to help sailors prepare for that responsibility. by Cruising Club of America Posted 21 Oct 03:40 PDT SORC Race update SORC Race update A quick reminder that the $200 early entry discount expires on October 31st Our signature event, the ORC North American Offshore Championship and One Design Regatta in November 2027 has 20 entries now and growing. by SORC Posted 21 Oct 02:06 PDT AC Recon: French light up in Naples AC Recon: French light up in Naples After managing just 12 minutes of sailing in their first two days in Naples but over 2hrs next day. After two days of light winds, La Roche-Posay Racing Team finally enjoyed a solid day of sailing on Tuesday as the first AC75 to foil on the Golfo di Napoli. by Richard Gladwell, Sail-World Posted 20 Oct 23:33 PDT Finn European Masters at Los Alcazares day 2 Finn European Masters at Los Alcazares day 2 Two bullets for Valerian Lebrun Valerian Lebrun, from France, took both race wins on the second day of the 2026 Finn European Masters at Los Alcazares, on the Mar Menor in Spain. by Robert Deaves Posted 20 Oct 22:47 PDT Middle Sea Race 2026 | Interview videos Middle Sea Race 2026 | Interview videos Have Bow Caddy Media been busy or what? Here are 13 videos from Malta for you to watch Have Bow Caddy Media been busy or what? Here are 13 videos from Malta for you to watch... by Bow Caddy Media Posted 20 Oct 18:54 PDT PredictWind controls increased Skylink data costs PredictWind controls increased Skylink data costs PredictWind has released new Starlink data control modes for DataHub and DataHub Pro Marine weather forecaster PredictWind has released new data control modes for DataHub and DataHub Pro, following Starlink data changes. by Casey Hodges Posted 20 Oct 17:26 PDT Zhik INS300 Zhik INS300 The everyday waterproof jacket INS300 is the everyday waterproof inshore range, built for mild to moderate conditions. A 2-layer membrane, fully seam taped, with a micro-fleece lined torso and taffeta sleeves that provide comfort and let it layer with ease. by Zhik Posted 20 Oct 13:30 PDT Route du Rhum Destination Guadeloupe village open Route du Rhum Destination Guadeloupe village open The largest village ever created for an ocean race is in Saint-Malo After months of preparation the largest village ever created for an ocean race officially opened its gates today in Saint-Malo. And so starts thirteen days of festivities, a chance to meet the skippers, see the boats up close and personal. by La Route du Rhum-Destination Guadeloupe Posted 20 Oct 10:44 PDT Rolex Middle Sea Race Day 4 Rolex Middle Sea Race Day 4 Class Victories, Fierce Battles and Unfinished Business Following Black Jack 100's dramatic finish in the afternoon of 19 October, the next pair to reach Marsamxett Harbour, just after 21:00 CEST in the evening, brought to an end one of the great battles of the 2026 edition. by Royal Malta Yacht Club Posted 20 Oct 09:49 PDT Team Granate creates opportunity for next gen Team Granate creates opportunity for next gen Using Sportsmanship Award recognition to support sailing academies and training centres A group of South African women has returned from the international sailing stage with a mission that extends beyond competition. by Robyn Patrick Posted 20 Oct 09:33 PDT Don Trask International Masters Regatta returns Don Trask International Masters Regatta returns Some of sailing's most accomplished names will gather this weekend Some of sailing's most accomplished names will gather at San Diego Yacht Club October 23-25 for the Don Trask International Masters Regatta - an annual event celebrating the competitive spirit and lifelong friendships at the heart of the sport. by Karina Sandhu, SDYC Posted 20 Oct 09:23 PDT GKA Freestyle Kite World Cup Brazil holder out GKA Freestyle Kite World Cup Brazil holder out Young German World Champion's withdrawal leaves title fight wide open at Freestyle decider The world's best Freestyle kiteboarders head to Brazil for the decisive final stop of the GKA Freestyle World Cup year, where the 2026 world champions will be crowned after a season-long battle between the leading riders. by Ian MacKinnon Posted 20 Oct 09:20 PDT Argentina and Sweden lead the favourites Argentina and Sweden lead the favourites At the Nacra Cup València 2026 Argentina's Mateo Majdalani and Eugenia Bosco, silver medallists at Paris 2024, headline an international fleet that also features Sweden's Emil Järudd and Hanna Jonsson, the reigning European champions, and New Zealand's Micah Wilkinson and Kate Stewart. by Pep Portas / RCNV Posted 20 Oct 08:43 PDT The Joy of Winning, the Passion to Return The Joy of Winning, the Passion to Return After Black Jack 100's monohull line honours in the 47th Rolex Middle Sea Race For Remon Vos, Black Jack 100's Monohull Line Honours victory at the 47th Rolex Middle Sea Race was another triumph in a race that has become a regular fixture in his sailing calendar. by Royal Malta Yacht Club Posted 20 Oct 08:39 PDT Hyde Sails and Bounty & Hope Hyde Sails and Bounty & Hope From Design to the Open Ocean, an interview with Conrad Humphreys Bounty & Hope is a unique project, combining ambitious heritage design with serious offshore capability. We caught up with Conrad Humphreys to explore how the project came together and Hyde's role in developing the sail plan. by Hyde Sails Posted 20 Oct 06:30 PDT Votes open for Pantaenius Yacht Racing Image Award Votes open for Pantaenius Yacht Racing Image Award The top 20 images will be showcased at Metstrade in Amsterdam A record 152 yacht racing photographers representing 30 nations have entered this year's international photo competition dedicated to the sport of sailing. by Pantaenius Yacht Racing Image Award Posted 20 Oct 04:57 PDT Henri-Lloyd expands Breeze Jacket Collection Henri-Lloyd expands Breeze Jacket Collection Three levels of weather protection, wide choice of colours and dedicated men's and women's fits Henri-Lloyd launches three versions of the popular Breeze jacket offering three levels of weather protection, wide choice of colours and dedicated men's and women's fits. by Henri-Lloyd Posted 20 Oct 01:00 PDT SailGP opens long awaited Pensacola facility SailGP opens long awaited Pensacola facility The first SailGP athletes and F50 catamaran will mark the next era of high-performance sailing. SailGP officially opened its first long-term training base on Monday at the state-of-the-art American Magic High Performance Center in Pensacola, Florida. by SailGP & American Magic Media Posted 19 Oct 20:44 PDT Middle Sea Race 2026 | Black Jack storming home Middle Sea Race 2026 | Black Jack storming home The supermaxi Black Jack took monohull Line Honours in the 606nm race around Sicily The supermaxi Black Jack took monohull Line Honours in the 606nm race around Sicily by Bow Caddy Media Posted 19 Oct 17:53 PDT RS21s deliver One Design excitement in Monaco RS21s deliver One Design excitement in Monaco For the all-female Virginie Héroit Trophy RS21s were sailed for the first time for the Virginie Hériot Trophy, bringing high-energy one-design racing to this prestigious all-female regatta. by RS Sailing Posted 19 Oct 12:22 PDT Black Jack 100 repeats line honours success Black Jack 100 repeats line honours success An elapsed time of 2 days, 3 hours and 51 minutes in the Rolex Middle Sea Race 2026 Remon Vos's Black Jack 100, skippered by Tristan Le Brun, has won monohull line honours at the 2026 Rolex Middle Sea Race. by Quinag Posted 19 Oct 11:05 PDT Monohull Line Honours for Black Jack 100 Monohull Line Honours for Black Jack 100 In the Rolex Middle Sea Race 2026 Remon Vos' Black Jack 100, skippered by Tristan Le Brun, crossed the finish line of the 47th Rolex Middle Sea Race at 15:51:00 CEST on Monday 19 October to take Monohull Line Honours in an elapsed time of 51 hours 51 minutes. by Royal Malta Yacht Club Posted 19 Oct 11:03 PDT La Roche-Posay Racing Team leads the way La Roche-Posay Racing Team leads the way First AC75 to launch in Naples ahead of the 38th America's Cup La Roche-Posay Racing Team kicks off the 38th America's Cup in Naples. As the first team to launch its AC75 in the bay that will host the competition in 2027, the French Challenger marks a major milestone in its campaign. by La Roche-Posay Racing Team Posted 19 Oct 09:52 PDT 2026 Bermuda Gold Cup overall 2026 Bermuda Gold Cup overall From debutant to champion, Hamilton makes history Bermuda Gold Cup debutant Christian Hamilton (GBR) and his Khumbu Racing Team of Ian Williams, Richard Sydenham and Jon Gundersen stunned World No 1 Chris Poole (USA) to lift the King Edward VII Trophy on Sunday as champions of the 74th edition. by World Match Racing Tour Posted 19 Oct 09:31 PDT Finn European Masters at Los Alcazares day 1 Finn European Masters at Los Alcazares day 1 Filipe Silva wins opening race Filipe Silva from Portugal has won the opening race of the 2026 Finn European Masters at Los Alcazares, on the Mar Menor in Spain after a challenging day of light wind and threatening rainstorms. by Robert Deaves Posted 19 Oct 09:24 PDT Nacra 17 fleet heads to València Nacra 17 fleet heads to València For the Nacra Cup València 2026 The Real Club Náutico de Valencia will host 24 teams from 17 countries at the Nacra Cup València 2026, bringing the Olympic Nacra 17 fleet to the city for the first time. by Pep Portas / RCNV Posted 19 Oct 07:56 PDT Niuhi wins J/105 North American Championship Niuhi wins J/105 North American Championship Four days of competitive racing on Puget Sound Niuhi, helmed by Randy Hecht of San Francisco, won the 2026 J/105 North American Championship after four days of competitive racing on Puget Sound October 15-18. by Julie & Christopher Howell Posted 19 Oct 07:53 PDT Final Final: The TP52 that goes back to the Future Final Final: The TP52 that goes back to the Future Final Final represents a rather different branch of the TP52 family tree. The TP52 may have evolved into one of the world's most sophisticated inshore racing machines, but Final Final represents a rather different branch of the family tree. by Richard Gladwell, Sail-World.com Posted 19 Oct 06:08 PDT