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Spectacular Switch Globals at Torbole
Lake Garda saves the best for last
© Mark Jardine
World Sailing Inclusion Championships conclude
Golden double and dramatic final race showdown in Portimão
© Gonçalo Melo Reis
5.5 Metre Worlds in Lavrion conclude
Aspire wins after a challenging week
© Robert Deaves / www.robertdeaves.uk
Who is sailing the boat?
Technology, AI, and the line offshore racing cannot afford to discover too late
© Anthony Haines
Courtois Wins Sixth Consecutive Title
At the World Sailing Women's Match Racing Worlds
© Simone Staff
SVG makes history at Inclusion Championships
SVG makes history at Inclusion Championships
A historic milestone as Saint Vincent and the Grenadines represented for the first time
Saint Vincent and the Grenadines proudly marked a historic milestone as visually impaired sailor Lorna Bacchus, crewed by Scarlett Hadley, represented the nation for the first time at the World Sailing Inclusion Championships in Portomeo, Portugal.
by SVG Sailing Association
Posted 13 Oct 15:46 PDT
Long Island Sound IOR celebrates 25 years
Long Island Sound IOR celebrates 25 years
47 teams, two very different days
Forty-seven collegiate teams gathered at Larchmont Yacht Club for the Long Island Sound Intercollegiate Offshore Regatta, marking the 25th anniversary of Storm Trysail Club organizing an event built around a generous idea.
by Storm Trysail Club
Posted 13 Oct 13:45 PDT
Inaugural Cape 31 Gold Cup Practice Race
Inaugural Cape 31 Gold Cup Practice Race
2026 Cape 31 Mediterranean Circuit season prize winners celebrated
The Gulf of Saint-Tropez got its first look at the record 28-boat Cape 31 Gold Cup fleet today, as teams lined up for the practice race ahead of four days of racing.
by Tor Tomlinson Cheney
Posted 13 Oct 13:25 PDT
Georgetown sweeps Match Races
Georgetown sweeps Match Races
College sailing produced its most consequential weekend of the fall
College sailing delivered a massive week of ACC qualifiers, conference championships, and coast-to-coast fleet racing that reshaped the national conversation heading into mid-October.
by Rory Maher
Posted 13 Oct 11:43 PDT
AC Recon: Kiwis enjoy a Miserable Monday - Day 25
AC Recon: Kiwis enjoy a Miserable Monday - Day 25
On a miserable Monday, Emirates Team NZ turned in an interesting light-air performance.
On a miserable Monday, Emirates Team NZ turned in an interesting light-air performance. The America's Cup defenders delivered a very controlled light-air foiling performance, staying foil-borne in 4.5-8kt winds.
by Richard Gladwell/Sail-World.com
Posted 13 Oct 02:54 PDT
Killer Coffee Co 18ft Skiff Racing's 2026-27 Team
Killer Coffee Co 18ft Skiff Racing's 2026-27 Team
Exciting new team set for a big season on Sydney Harbour
An exciting new 18ft skiff team in the Australian 18 Footers League's 2026-27 fleet on Sydney Harbour introduces Ryan Ewings in his rookie season as a skipper with major championship-winning crew members Matt Stenta and Finn Rodowicz.
by Frank Quealey
Posted 13 Oct 02:05 PDT
boot 2027 brings the maritime world to Düsseldorf
boot 2027 brings the maritime world to Düsseldorf
Over 1,500 manufacturers, retailers and destinations across 15 exhibition halls
The 58th boot Düsseldorf will welcome over 1,500 manufacturers, retailers and destinations from all over the world, showcasing the diversity of boating, surfing and diving in all their facets.
by boot Düsseldorf
Posted 13 Oct 00:00 PDT
AC Recon: Kiwis close to capsizing - Day 24
AC Recon: Kiwis close to capsizing - Day 24
Emirates Team New Zealand came close to a capsize during a training session on Friday
Emirates Team New Zealand came close to a capsize during a training session on Friday - in relatively light winds after developing the wobbles during a gybe, in a similar situation to the prolonged French capsize on July 7.
by Richard Gladwell/Sail-World.com
Posted 12 Oct 22:20 PDT
Is Renewable Energy the answer for onboard power?
Is Renewable Energy the answer for onboard power?
Could renewable energy eliminate the onboard generator?
You cruise into an anchorage and shut your engine down. The refrigerator, lights and onboard electronics continue running, powered by the batteries charged by your solar panels throughout the day.
by Citimarine Store
Posted 12 Oct 11:00 PDT
Fleet gathers for inaugural Cape 31 Gold Cup
Fleet gathers for inaugural Cape 31 Gold Cup
Champions Converge on Saint-Tropez
The first Cape 31 Gold Cup gets under way in Saint-Tropez this week, with a record 28-boat international fleet packed with circuit champions, European title holders and Olympic medallists.
by Tor Tomlinson Cheney
Posted 12 Oct 10:35 PDT
Worrell 1000 Announces Global Facebook Live
Worrell 1000 Announces Global Facebook Live
Orientation to Pre-Brief 2028 Competitors & Ground Crews
In a major step toward its highly anticipated 2028 Legacy Run, the Organizing Authority for the iconic Worrell 1000 offshore catamaran race has announced a comprehensive, global orientation seminar.
by Beverley J Simmons
Posted 12 Oct 07:11 PDT
Henri-Lloyd End of Season Sale
Henri-Lloyd End of Season Sale
Up to 50% off sailing gear, including the Elite Offshore range
Selected waterproofs, layers and accessories for men and women, including the Elite Offshore range, while stocks last.
by Henri-Lloyd
Posted 12 Oct 04:00 PDT
Switch Global Championship 2026 overall
Switch Global Championship 2026 overall
Lake Garda saves the best for last
Lake Garda saved the best for last for the 57 competitors from 16 nations at the Switch Global Championship 2026 with an incredible 18 to 20 knot northerly Pelèr thermal wind in the morning powering a morning session of four races.
by Mark Jardine
Posted 12 Oct 03:05 PDT
2026 Sardinia Kiteboard Grand Slam overall
2026 Sardinia Kiteboard Grand Slam overall
Pianosi wins on home water as Nolot completes a golden season
Lauriane Nolot of France and Riccardo Pianosi of Italy are the champions of Poetto Beach after the two riders put in a dominant final-day performance at the Sardinia Kiteboard Grand Slam.
by Sardinia Grand Slam
Posted 11 Oct 23:44 PDT
Manly Cove is set for huge day this Saturday
Manly Cove is set for huge day this Saturday
As the Port Jackson Championship contested by 16ft & 13ft Skiffs returns
85 skiffs, 200 sailors and $35,000 in prize money on the line as Manly 16ft Skiff Club hosts one of the sport's most historic events.
by Sally Darmanin
Posted 11 Oct 21:56 PDT
Marine Auctions: October Online Auctions
Marine Auctions: October Online Auctions
Most Boats and Marina Berths Unreserved
Bidding to Start Friday 23rd October and will end on Thursday 29th October 2026 at 2pm AEST. Most Boats and Marina Berths Unreserved.
by Marine Auctions
Posted 11 Oct 13:02 PDT
Arca SGR wins Barcolana58 presented by Generali
Arca SGR wins Barcolana58 presented by Generali
More than 15,000 sailors were greeted by a magnificent scene with excellent wind conditions
Furio Benussi's Arca has won the Barcolana in Trieste for the fourth consecutive year, with 1,858 sailing boats on the starting line. After several days of uncertain weather forecasts, a splendid easterly wind blowing from 110 degrees welcomed the crews.
by Barcolana
Posted 11 Oct 10:17 PDT
18ft Skiff SIXT Spring Championship Race 1
18ft Skiff SIXT Spring Championship Race 1
The legendary John 'Woody' Winning returned to the helm of Yandoo
The Australian 18 Footers League's 2026-27 season got off to an unexpected start when the League conducted Race 1 of the seven-race SIXT Spring Championship in a light ENE breeze over a 3-buoys course on Sydney Harbour today.
by Frank Quealey
Posted 11 Oct 07:54 PDT
Globe40 2028-2029 - Brian McVickers interview
Globe40 2028-2029 - Brian McVickers interview
His journey, his motivations, and his ambitions for this new adventure
American skipper with a passion for adventure and exploration, Brian is taking on a new challenge: sailing around the world in the Globe40, alongside his co-skipper, Graeme Esarey.
by Sirius Events
Posted 11 Oct 06:55 PDT
World Sailing Inclusion Championships 2026 overall
World Sailing Inclusion Championships 2026 overall
Golden double and dramatic final race showdown
Poland's Piotr Cichocki claimed an impressive double gold, while Sweden's Fia Fjelddahl and Patric Rosenberg survived a thrilling final-race showdown, as the 2026 World Sailing Inclusion Championships came to a close in Portimão, Portugal on Saturday.
by World Sailing
Posted 10 Oct 13:43 PDT
Switch Global Championship 2026 Day 3
Switch Global Championship 2026 Day 3
Ora on song with foils whistling to its tune
Lake Garda is a bucket-list venue for sailors and a mecca of the foiling world for a very good reason. When the Ora is on song it's nearly unbeatable and the Switch foils whistle to its tune.
by Mark Jardine
Posted 10 Oct 13:22 PDT
2026 Sardinia Kiteboard Grand Slam day 4
2026 Sardinia Kiteboard Grand Slam day 4
Nolot and Pianosi set the pace into Sunday's Sardinian showdown
Lauriane Nolot and Riccardo Pianosi are looking very hard to beat. After another strong day on the water in Quartu Sant'Elena for the leading women and men, both riders have earned the right to go straight through to Sunday afternoon's four-rider final.
by Sardinia Grand Slam
Posted 10 Oct 13:01 PDT
52 SUPER SERIES Valencia Sailing Week overall
52 SUPER SERIES Valencia Sailing Week overall
Platoon Aviation lift 2026 52 SUPER SERIES season title in Valencia
Harm Müller Spreer and the crew of his German flagged Platoon Aviation lifted the 2026 52 SUPER SERIES championship by what ultimately proved to be a conclusive margin today on the America's Cup waters off Valencia, Spain.
by 52 Super Series
Posted 10 Oct 11:27 PDT
Barton Marine at Annapolis Sailboat Show 2026
Barton Marine at Annapolis Sailboat Show 2026
Launching 100% accurate Windicator
Barton Marine is proud to launch the popular range of New Zealand designed and manufactured Windicators to the US boating market at the Annapolis Sailboat Show 2026.
by Barton Marine
Posted 10 Oct 11:00 PDT
New champions crowned at RS21 Canadian Nationals
New champions crowned at RS21 Canadian Nationals
Dramatic tie-break at Bedford Basin YC
Close racing on home waters sees Bedford Basin Yacht Club's CAN 132 crowned RS21 Canadian National Champions, with the title decided on a tie-break.
by RS Sailing
Posted 10 Oct 09:25 PDT
Youth dinghy kit built to an elite standard
Youth dinghy kit built to an elite standard
Built on the same technology and performance that's trusted by elite athletes
Our youth dinghy range is built on the same technology and performance that's trusted by elite athletes, tailored for young sailors. It's an adaptable range for differing conditions and includes wetsuits for cold, moderate and hot weather.
by Zhik
Posted 10 Oct 09:00 PDT
2026 Sardinia Kiteboard Grand Slam day 3
2026 Sardinia Kiteboard Grand Slam day 3
Koska Closes Gap in Spicy Mistral
Offshore Mistral returned to Quartu Sant'Elena for Day 3 of the Sardinia Kiteboard Grand Slam, delivering a whole new set of tactical challenges.
by Sardinia Grand Slam
Posted 10 Oct 02:52 PDT
World title showdown heads to Tiree Wave Classic
World title showdown heads to Tiree Wave Classic
Paré vs Köster: the epic world title battle continues as Scotland prepares for big winds
The world's best wave sailors are descending on the legendary Scottish island of Tiree for the 2026 Tiree Wave Classic, with an epic forecast, a packed international field and two fiercely contested World Championship title races setting the stage.
by World Windsurf Tour
Posted 9 Oct 23:12 PDT
Switch Global Championship 2026 Day 2
Switch Global Championship 2026 Day 2
Pelèr 3 - Ora 0
In a day of two halves for the 57 sailors from 16 nations racing on the second day of the Switch Global Championship on Lake Garda.
by Mark Jardine
Posted 9 Oct 14:50 PDT
2026 5.5 Metre Worlds at Lavrion, Greece Overall
2026 5.5 Metre Worlds at Lavrion, Greece Overall
Aspire wins after a challenging week
Aspire (POL 17, Przemek Gacek, Mateusz Kusznierewicz, Kilian Weise) has won the 5.5 Metre World Championship in Lavrion, Greece, after a week of challenging conditions.
by Robert Deaves
Posted 9 Oct 14:46 PDT
World Sailing Inclusion Championships 2026 Day 5
World Sailing Inclusion Championships 2026 Day 5
The joy of the fight: Cichocki chases golden double in Portimão
For Piotr Cichocki, the thrill of competition has never faded. After decades on the water, a life-changing medical condition and a career spanning offshore sailing and the Paralympic Games, the experienced sailor is still driven by the same feeling.
by World Sailing
Posted 9 Oct 12:26 PDT
52 SUPER SERIES Valencia Sailing Week day 4
52 SUPER SERIES Valencia Sailing Week day 4
With one day to go Platoon Aviation have set themselves on a course for the 2026 title
At the end of a long, three race day which was contested in mainly light winds Harm Müller-Spreer's German flagged Platoon Aviation have built themselves a 20 points lead overall in the chase for the 2026 52 SUPER SERIES championship title.
by 52 Super Series
Posted 9 Oct 12:24 PDT
RORC Caribbean 600 Notice of Race
RORC Caribbean 600 Notice of Race
Antigua in February is not a difficult sell
Organised by the Royal Ocean Racing Club in association with the Antigua Yacht Club, the 18th edition of the RORC Caribbean 600 will start in Antigua on Monday 22 February 2027.
by Louay Habib / RORC
Posted 9 Oct 12:07 PDT
An icon built for Ferrari Hypersail
An icon built for Ferrari Hypersail
A new take on the North Sails classic Sailor Jacket
Reimagined for the North Sails For Ferrari Hypersail Replica Collection, this new take on our classic Sailor Jacket is the ultimate expression of our passion for the project.
by North Sails Apparel
Posted 9 Oct 06:30 PDT
2026 Sardinia Kiteboard Grand Slam day 2
2026 Sardinia Kiteboard Grand Slam day 2
Big shifts, tactical moves and rainbow chasing
Offshore Mistral delivered a full on mind game (and some stunning rainbow views) on Day 2 of the Sardinia Kiteboard Grand Slam, presenting a completely different challenge on the waters of Quartu Sant'Elena.
by Sardinia Grand Slam
Posted 9 Oct 03:56 PDT
Annalise Murphy's return to sailing
Annalise Murphy's return to sailing
We talk to the Irish Olympic medallist at the Switch Global Championship 2026
57 sailors from 16 nations have gathered at Torbole, Lake Garda, Italy for the Switch one design foiling dinghy Global Championship.
by Mark Jardine
Posted 8 Oct 23:23 PDT
Allstate Sugar Bowl J/22 Worlds overall
Allstate Sugar Bowl J/22 Worlds overall
Glenn Darden's Baby Doll Wins Long-Awaited Title
Five race wins, a hometown connection, and a championship secured with a race to spare at the Allstate Sugar Bowl J/22 World Championship
by Hannah Lee Noll
Posted 8 Oct 20:43 PDT
AC Recon: Oct 7 - Italians underwater mystery
AC Recon: Oct 7 - Italians underwater mystery
A diver was deployed and inspected the area around the lower rudder bearing
A diver was deployed and inspected the area around the lower bearing while technicians opened the rudder stock fairing for another inspection.
by Richard Gladwell, Sail-World
Posted 8 Oct 19:00 PDT
Antigua Racing Cup 2027 - Put it on your programme
Antigua Racing Cup 2027 - Put it on your programme
Caribbean racing with an ocean edge
Trade winds, ocean swell, technical courses and proper competition. The second edition of the performance-focused regatta aims to become a regular stop for serious Caribbean campaigns.
by Antigua Racing Cup
Posted 8 Oct 14:01 PDT
2026 5.5 Metre Worlds at Lavrion, Greece Day 4
2026 5.5 Metre Worlds at Lavrion, Greece Day 4
Artemis takes the lead going into the final day
Artemis (NOR 57, Kristoffer Spone, Trond Solli Sæther, Anders Pedersen) dominated the fourth day at 5.5 Metre World Championship in Lavrion, Greece to lead into the final day.
by Robert Deaves
Posted 8 Oct 12:57 PDT