2026 5.5 Metre German Open at Chiemsee Day 1 2026 5.5 Metre German Open at Chiemsee Day 1 Bahamian team lead after four races New Moon III (BAH 25, Jürg RYFFEL, Christoph BURGER, Peter VLASOV) lead the 2026 5.5 Metre German Open on Chiemsee after winning three of the four races sailed on Thursday. by Robert Deaves Posted 27 Aug 22:16 PDT J/111 North Americans at Youngstown Day 2 J/111 North Americans at Youngstown Day 2 Four more races were completed Thursday Four more races were completed Thursday at the J/111 North American Championship, hosted by Youngstown Yacht Club, bringing the Championship total to seven races after two days of competition. by Julie & Christopher Howell Posted 27 Aug 16:54 PDT 52 Super Series Royal Cup Puerto Calero day 3 52 Super Series Royal Cup Puerto Calero day 3 With two days to sail still, Platoon surges towards a fourth Royal Cup win in Lanzarote Three times winners of the event's major trophy, Harm Müller-Spreer's Platoon Aviation have now built a solid seven points lead at the Puerto Calero Lanzarote 52 SUPER SERIES Royal Cup after posting two second places today. by 52 Super Series Posted 27 Aug 11:48 PDT Melges 24 Pre-Worlds sets the stage Melges 24 Pre-Worlds sets the stage The fleet is set to race this weekend at Little Traverse Yacht Club If Melges 24 U.S. Nationals revealed anything, it's that not one specific team is coming to Harbor Springs with a clear-cut, easy path to International Melges 24 Class' most prestigious trophy—the Melges Performance Sailboats Trophy, a.k.a. the Worlds. by U.S. Melges 24 Class Association Posted 27 Aug 11:46 PDT International 14 Worlds at Kingston Day 5 International 14 Worlds at Kingston Day 5 A true America's Cup style ding dong Four races done, and with a discard Andy Shaw and Rob Struckett are leading counting a 2,1,1, Glen Truswell and Ed 'McEnroe' Fitzgerald have a 1,1,2. This sets up a three race shoot out for the title, with Glen & Ed discarding a 9th. by James Cunnison Posted 27 Aug 11:45 PDT 2026 ILCA 7 Men's Worlds Day 3 2026 ILCA 7 Men's Worlds Day 3 Big Movers and a New Leader as the Elimination Series Opens in Dún Laoghaire The first day of the Elimination Series got underway today at the 2026 ILCA 7 Men's World Championship, with two races completed as scheduled — under rain, fortunately not heavy. by Agustín Argüelles Posted 27 Aug 11:00 PDT Nantucket Race Week closes out CYCS 2026 events Nantucket Race Week closes out CYCS 2026 events Fourteen teams are now in contention for awards in their respective divisions The 2026 CYCS has officially capped off the Massachusetts leg of the competition with a thrilling three days of racing in the waters of beautiful Nantucket. by Classic Yacht Owners Association Posted 27 Aug 10:03 PDT 2026 Star Europeans at Medemblik Day 2 2026 Star Europeans at Medemblik Day 2 Negri and Lambertenghi strike, Scheidt and Sperry fight back Another beautiful day greeted the fleet at the 2026 Star European Championship, although this time Medemblik showed a more familiar face. Grey skies and a fresh easterly breeze welcomed sailors to the racecourse in the morning. by ISCYRA Posted 27 Aug 08:59 PDT The Ocean Race Atlantic: 50/50 gender-equal crews The Ocean Race Atlantic: 50/50 gender-equal crews On 1st September, The Ocean Race will reach a landmark moment The inaugural edition of The Ocean Race Atlantic is one of the few sports to introduce a 50/50 mandate, which will see each of the six IMOCA sailing teams crewed by two men and two women. by The Ocean Race Atlantic Posted 27 Aug 05:49 PDT Four reasons to attend the Yacht Racing Forum 2026 Four reasons to attend the Yacht Racing Forum 2026 Business. Networking. Knowledge. Fun. The annual B2B conference dedicated to the sport of sailing will once again bring together the sport's leading personalities from around the world for two days of conferences, networking and business. by Yacht Racing Forum Posted 27 Aug 05:37 PDT AC Recon: Aug 26 - "Significant bow-up trim" AC Recon: Aug 26 - "Significant bow-up trim" "The new rudder ventilated and stalled during the bear-away. The boat trimmed bow-up significantly." On one of these, the new rudder ventilated and stalled during the bear-away. The boat trimmed bow-up with a sharp angle of attack before falling back into the significantly. No damage was done. See the image sequence at the end of the story. by Richard Gladwell, Sail-World Posted 27 Aug 04:54 PDT Your tender - the link between boat and shore Your tender - the link between boat and shore the essential link between boat and shore Whether your yacht or motor boat is anchored or on a mooring and you can't walk ashore, your tender becomes an essential link between boat and shore. by LiTime Posted 27 Aug 04:00 PDT 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