Nacra 15 Worlds at Plymouth day 3 Nacra 15 Worlds at Plymouth day 3 American team in fourth place are bucking the European stronghold As the racing at the 2026 Nacra 15 Worlds reached its midway point, everyone was optimistic to get back on track with the schedule, and a promising north westerly ashore seemed perfect to achieve that. by Plym Yacht Club Posted 31 Jul 12:05 PDT GWA Wingfoil World Cup Fuerteventura update GWA Wingfoil World Cup Fuerteventura update Cappuzzo and Belloeuvre crowned FreeFly-Slalom World Champions The GWA returned to Fuerteventura for the final FreeFly-Slalom event of the 2026 season, and it delivered exactly the kind of drama the World Title race deserved. by Gemma Hamaini Posted 31 Jul 10:50 PDT Melges 24 World Championship 2026 Preview Melges 24 World Championship 2026 Preview History, tradition and world titles await in Harbor Springs Preparations continue to accelerate for the 2026 Melges 24 World Championship as competitors from across North America and Europe set their sights on Little Traverse Bay and one of the most coveted titles in international one-design sailing. by International Melges 24 Class Association Posted 31 Jul 07:52 PDT Bernd Roediger leads the World Wave Rankings Bernd Roediger leads the World Wave Rankings At this Mid Season point Victory at the Puerto Rico 3-STAR, followed by wins at the Maui Pro 5-STAR and the Fiji 4-STAR, have placed Bernd Roediger at the top of the World Wave Rankings at the halfway point of the season. by International Windsurfing Tour Posted 31 Jul 06:28 PDT Ida Lewis Distance Race expects strong turnout Ida Lewis Distance Race expects strong turnout Youth and Collegiate divisions have long been part of the 24-hour New England classic The Ida Lewis Yacht Club is continuing its commitment to strengthening the future of offshore sailing by encouraging yacht clubs throughout Narragansett Bay and beyond to field teams in the Youth Challenge and Collegiate Challenge divisions. by Barby MacGowan Posted 31 Jul 05:27 PDT New Element 6 Evolution OK Dinghy launched New Element 6 Evolution OK Dinghy launched Developed in collaboration with naval architect Dan Leech and former OK World Champion Dan Slater Element 6 is pleased to announce the launch of the E6 OK Evolution, a new OK Dinghy developed in collaboration with naval architect Dan Leech and former OK Dinghy World Champion Dan Slater. by Element 6 Evolution Posted 31 Jul 04:00 PDT The 49er Will Provide the Talent SailGP Needs The 49er Will Provide the Talent SailGP Needs The sport's deepest talent pool is already stocked with the next generation of drivers As sailing's fastest league commits to bigger fleets, the sport's deepest talent pool is already stocked with the next generation of drivers from Gdynia to Medemblik to a training base outside Mumbai. by 49er & Nacra 17 Sailing Posted 31 Jul 03:43 PDT RS Games at Travemünder Woche RS Games at Travemünder Woche The Ultimate Sailing Festival The 4th edition of the RS Games was the first to be held outside the UK, and Travemünder Woche proved to be the perfect venue with its combination of festival atmosphere, food stalls, crowded waterfront, fantastic nightlife and superb sailing conditions. by Mark Jardine Posted 31 Jul 01:26 PDT Topper Worlds at St Pierre Quiberon Day 3 Topper Worlds at St Pierre Quiberon Day 3 The fleet launched at noon in a 8/9 knots westerly on Wednesday In the second heat of the Finals series for the Topper 5.3 Gold fleet Hari Clark had to work hard throughout the race to keep ahead of Ziyan Chu, where in the previous race, Clark, the 2024 Topper 4.2 World Champion had enjoyed a very clear lead. by John Heyes Posted 31 Jul 00:57 PDT New initiative supports OSR development New initiative supports OSR development Offshore Special Regulations community given a stronger voice in shaping future In line with the key objectives identified in World Sailing's strategy Ready for the Future and Navigating Offshore, World Sailing's plan to support offshore sailing, a new system has been established to enhance the development of the OSR. by World Sailing Posted 30 Jul 23:20 PDT Governor's Cup Day 3: Hyde regains the lead Governor's Cup Day 3: Hyde regains the lead Hayhoe and Scott are tied 2nd two points behind Yesterday, James Hayhoe (AUS) commented that in this year's 59th Governor's Cup every match is tough — often a bit of a cliché. However, on Day 3 of this five-day championship virtually all the matches were hotly contested. by Emily O'Connell Posted 30 Jul 22:48 PDT Fireball Worlds at Torbay Day 4 Fireball Worlds at Torbay Day 4 Window of Opportunity When presented with a forecast that is a bit 'iffy', it's vital to grab the stable wind when it's there and make use of it. Read the wind, have the buoys ready, and press the go button when you can. by Mark Jardine Posted 30 Jul 15:08 PDT AC Recon: Close call for Burling AC Recon: Close call for Burling Luna Rossa skipper got caught out of his cockpit as the AC75 nosedived unexpectedly Italian Challenger Luna Rossa has resumed training in their AC75 off Cagliari and had an eventful day. The skipper got caught out of his cockpit as the AC75 nosedived unexpectedly. See full video. by Richard Gladwell, Sail-World Posted 30 Jul 14:55 PDT Maria Behrens leads the World Wave Rankings Maria Behrens leads the World Wave Rankings She has claimed seven top five finishes At the halfway point of the season, Maria Behrens sits at the top of the World Wave Rankings after an outstanding first half of the year. by International Windsurfing Tour Posted 30 Jul 12:58 PDT OpenSkiff Worlds in Calasetta day 4 OpenSkiff Worlds in Calasetta day 4 Medal battles wide open with three races to go In the Under 17 division, Ukraine's Yasnolobov moves closer to the boys' title, while Italy's Milanese leads the girls. In the Under 13 fleet, Hungary's Karolyi Tertak tops the boys' standings and Poland's Kowalik takes the provisional girls' lead by Elena Giolai Posted 30 Jul 10:46 PDT 2026 Camden Classics Cup wrap-up 2026 Camden Classics Cup wrap-up A decade of classic yachting celebrated on Penobscot Bay Ten years ago, we envisioned more than another sailing regatta. The goal was to create an event that celebrated the timeless beauty of classic yachts, the craftsmanship behind them, and the vibrant maritime community that defines Camden, Maine. by Camden Classics Cup Posted 30 Jul 10:34 PDT Nacra 15 Worlds at Plymouth day 2 Nacra 15 Worlds at Plymouth day 2 The fleet were incredibly pushy on the earlier starts A short postponement ashore rewarded the Nacra 15 fleet with the best possible conditions in Plymouth. Sunshine and winds up to 20 knots south of Plymouth breakwater enabled RO David Rollinson to get five races in. by Plym Yacht Club Posted 30 Jul 09:50 PDT GWA Wingfoil World Cup Fuerteventura concludes GWA Wingfoil World Cup Fuerteventura concludes On the women's side, the title was already decided, but not the men's The GWA returned to the legendary shores of Sotavento, Fuerteventura — home to one of the longest-standing water sports events in the world. by Gemma Hamaini Posted 30 Jul 07:29 PDT Amierica's Cup: Kiwis under the microscope Amierica's Cup: Kiwis under the microscope With over 37years of America's Cup experience, the Kiwis are chasing their 4thconsecutive win Emirates Team New Zealand is putting every department "under the microscope" for crucial performance gains as they target a historic fourth consecutive America's Cup victory. by Emirates Team Posted 30 Jul 05:57 PDT The Independence Cup 2026 The Independence Cup 2026 The Nation's Oldest Adaptive Sailing Regatta in Chicago The Independence Cup, the nation's premier and longest-running regatta for adaptive sailors, took place July 23-26 in Chicago's Burnham Park Harbor. by The Independence Cup Posted 30 Jul 05:37 PDT Topper Worlds at St Pierre Quiberon Days 1 and 2 Topper Worlds at St Pierre Quiberon Days 1 and 2 Fleet split into the Gold, Silver and Bronze for the Finals Series The International Topper Class travelled to the National Institute Du Nautisme, in St Pierre Quiberon, Brittany, for the 2026 edition of the Topper World Championship, organised by the Société des Régates St Pierre Quiberon (SRSP). by John Heyes Posted 30 Jul 02:58 PDT Governor's Cup Day 2: Tight at the top Governor's Cup Day 2: Tight at the top James Hayhoe (AUS) now tied with Josh Hyde (NZL) In golf, "Moving Day" is the last day before the field is cut down after the qualification round. Today was not Moving Day for the Governor's Cup, but there were many moves up and down as a new leader emerged and the competition tightened up. by Emily O'Connell Posted 30 Jul 00:20 PDT Bryant to join Wilmot for San Pedro OCR Bryant to join Wilmot for San Pedro OCR After Laura Harding sustained an injury during the 49erFX Worlds With the San Pedro Olympic Classes Regatta set to take place next week in Los Angeles, the 49erFX pairing of Laura Harding and Annie Wilmot will not take to the start line together after Harding sustained an injury during the 49erFX Worlds. by Lisa Darmanin / Australian Sailing Team Posted 30 Jul 00:10 PDT ILCA 4 and ILCA 6 Youth Worlds preview ILCA 4 and ILCA 6 Youth Worlds preview Aarhus is proud to welcome 877 young sailors from 56 nations this weekend The ILCA Class Association and Aarhus International Sailing Center are proud to welcome 877 young sailors from 56 nations to Aarhus, Denmark, for the 2026 ILCA 4 & ILCA 6 Youth World Championships, taking place from 1 to 19 August. by Agustín Argüelles Posted 29 Jul 16:07 PDT Countdown Begins to GP14 Worlds Countdown Begins to GP14 Worlds Belfast Lough prepares to welcome 100 boats With just ten days to go, final preparations are under way at Holywood's Royal North of Ireland Yacht Club as it prepares to host one of the biggest sailing events ever staged on Belfast Lough - the GP14 World Championships from 8-14 August. by Angela Hunter Posted 29 Jul 13:43 PDT OpenSkiff Worlds in Calasetta 2026 day 3 OpenSkiff Worlds in Calasetta 2026 day 3 First day of gold fleet racing and the leaders extend their advantage Three more races in south-westerly winds averaging 7 to 10 knots. With nine races completed, the second discard comes into effect as Ukraine's Yasnolobov and Hungary's Karolyi Tertak strengthen their leads in the boys' divisions. by Elena Giolai Posted 29 Jul 10:07 PDT The Athletes Challenging the Status Quo The Athletes Challenging the Status Quo Racing on the Edge 2026 Season Episode 4 The latest episode of SailGP's behind-the-scenes docuseries, Racing on the Edge, produced in partnership with Rolex, offers an unflinching look at two athletes redefining who gets to belong in the sport of sailing. by SailGP Posted 29 Jul 09:54 PDT Maine Distance Races on deck after Camden Classics Maine Distance Races on deck after Camden Classics Known as one of the most beautiful regattas in the world Two races made up the regatta allowing for two additional competitors to fully qualify for this year's CYCS: Paul Koch's Ponyo and Jim Wetherald and Ted Huffman's Kirawan. by Classic Yacht Owners Association Posted 29 Jul 09:44 PDT Baleària Women's Cup Strengthens Profile Baleària Women's Cup Strengthens Profile With more international entries at the 44 Copa del Rey Mapfre Now in its sixth edition, the women's competition continues to establish itself as a benchmark in women's sailing, attracting top-level teams and an increasingly international fleet. by Copa del Rey MAPFRE Posted 29 Jul 07:42 PDT Marseille to host Offshore Double Handed Worlds Marseille to host Offshore Double Handed Worlds Returning medallists and high-profile contenders among the September line-up An international fleet of 19 teams representing 15 Member National Authorities across five continents has been officially confirmed for the 2026 Offshore Double Handed World Championship, set to take place in Marseille, France. by World Sailing Posted 29 Jul 04:52 PDT Nacra 15 Worlds at Plymouth day 1 Nacra 15 Worlds at Plymouth day 1 Event opens to dazzling sunshine and no wind at all, initially The Nacra 15 World Championship opened to dazzling sunshine and no wind at all. After a 3 hour postponement ashore, RO David Rollinson was keen to try and get something in, and headed out to the race track. by Plym Yacht Club Posted 29 Jul 03:04 PDT Never say die! Never say die! Katie Spithill and the Women Racing team certainly own a fair dab of this trait Katie Spithill is the complete personification of the message, Never Say Die. As she says of herself, “Definitely. It is always there and available, and we are always fighting.” by John Curnow, Sail-World.com AUS Editor Posted 29 Jul 02:00 PDT SailGP: Did Portsmouth work out? SailGP: Did Portsmouth work out? The deeper analysis shows that the leader around Mark 2 in almost all qualifier races, won. SailGP Great Britain appeared to be a rinse-and-repeat of what was a very successful event in the 2025 edition. But with one exception, there were no leadership changes after Mark 2 until the Event Final. by Richard Gladwell/Sail-World Posted 29 Jul 01:36 PDT A+T Instruments is expanding again A+T Instruments is expanding again Technical Support person required for renowned sailing instrument manufacturer A+T A+T Instruments is expanding again and looking for a Technical Support person by A+T Instruments Posted 29 Jul 01:30 PDT Round Britain and Ireland Race Double-Handed Focus Round Britain and Ireland Race Double-Handed Focus Ordinary People, Extraordinary Challenge When the double-handed crews cross the start line, the preparation will be over. Ahead lies more than 1,800 nautical miles of relentless offshore racing around some of northern Europe's most exposed coastline. by Louay Habib / RORC Posted 29 Jul 01:09 PDT Governor's Cup Day 1: Antipodeans dominate Governor's Cup Day 1: Antipodeans dominate Josh Hyde (NZL) leads, James Hayhoe (AUS) and Sam Scott (NZL) tied for second at 6-2 in first round 2025 Semi-finalist Josh Hyde of the Royal New Zealand Yacht Squadron had a perfect day at the 59th Governor's Cup International Youth Match Racing Championship. James Hayhoe (AUS) and Sam Scott (NZL) tied for second at 6-2 in the first round robin stage. by Emily O'Connell Posted 28 Jul 21:30 PDT Fireball Worlds at Torbay Day 3 Fireball Worlds at Torbay Day 3 Tremendous Tuesday in Tor Bay, with legends celebrated and the next generation coming through After a light start on Tuesday in Torquay, with a covering of hazy cloud, the breeze started to fill in to provide a cracking day of sailing for the Fireball World Championship fleet. by Mark Jardine Posted 28 Jul 15:48 PDT Whale filmed through phone case! Whale filmed through phone case! The Vaikobi Waterproof Phone Case lets you carry and use your phone while you're on the water. The Vaikobi Waterproof Phone Case lets you carry and use your phone while you're on the water. by Vaikobi Posted 28 Jul 13:30 PDT Melges 24 Trophy Season in full swing Melges 24 Trophy Season in full swing Racing across North America continues at full pace The 2026 Melges 24 season in the USA and across North America continues at full pace as teams prepare for the biggest events of the year while celebrating a summer already filled with outstanding competition and memorable moments. by International Melges 24 Class Association Posted 28 Jul 11:09 PDT OpenSkiff Worlds in Calasetta 2026 day 2 OpenSkiff Worlds in Calasetta 2026 day 2 Six races completed as the Under 17 fleet prepares to split into Gold and Silver Three more races in a northwesterly Mistral. Yasnolobov remains unbeaten, Milanese leads the female ranking and sits second overall. Karolyi Tertak takes the Under 13 lead, while Ruggiero climbs to third overall. by Elena Giolai Posted 28 Jul 10:06 PDT