International Dragon Edinburgh Cup Day 3 International Dragon Edinburgh Cup Day 3 Seat of the pants sailing and race victory for Jan Eckert There may have been only one race on day three, but what a race it was, with gusts of up to 30 knots from the west-south-west, torrential rain squalls between sunny spells, nasty short seas and plenty of shifts for the sailors to contend with. by British Dragon Association Posted 20 Aug 20:08 UTC 52 Super Series Royal Cup Puerto Calero preview 52 Super Series Royal Cup Puerto Calero preview 52 Super Series fleet is ready for a Royal Cup rumble at Puerto Calero, Lanzarote Next week's Puerto Calero Lanzarote 52 SUPER SERIES Royal Cup is the 4th regatta of the 5 events which form the 2026 season and the second back-to-back regatta in breezy Lanzarote after last month's Marina Rubicon Lanzarote 52 SUPER SERIES Sailing Week. by 52 Super Series Posted 20 Aug 19:49 UTC British Army sailors rescue Barn Owl British Army sailors rescue Barn Owl Exhausted bird given refuge 70 miles offshore during RORC Round Britain and Ireland Race An unexpected crew member joined the British Army Sailing Association's Sun Fast 3600 Fujitsu British Soldier for the final stages of the 50th Anniversary RORC Round Britain and Ireland Race. by Louay Habib / RORC Posted 20 Aug 16:17 UTC Star Europeans return to Medemblik Star Europeans return to Medemblik 76 teams from over 20 nations, 12 World Champions, and one of the most iconic venues The countdown has begun for the 2026 Star European Championship, which will bring 76 teams from more than 20 countries to Medemblik from 24 to 29 August for one of the most anticipated events of the Star Class season. by ISCYRA Posted 20 Aug 16:01 UTC 2026 RORC Round Britain and Ireland Race day 12 2026 RORC Round Britain and Ireland Race day 12 Rush hour, match racing and Little Regina Sam Hall's Lombard 46 Pata Negra completed the RORC Round Britain and Ireland Race in the early hours of Thursday morning, provisionally winning IRC One after a compelling race-long battle with Challenge Ocean. by Louay Habib / RORC Posted 20 Aug 15:57 UTC 2026 Fireball World Championship Aftermovie 2026 Fireball World Championship Aftermovie All the daily action with sailor interviews and more! The 2026 Fireball World Championship, hosted by the Royal Torbay Yacht Club, saw 85 boats competing with sailors from 14 nations represented. by Mark Jardine Posted 20 Aug 13:47 UTC SailGP: Questions aplenty over Season 6 future SailGP: Questions aplenty over Season 6 future Sea change coming for SailGP teams, as Season 6 end looms - and changes must be made. The groups have been confirmed for the Rockwool Germany Sail Grand Prix in Sassnitz. But how many events will remain in Season 6? What are the bottom placed teams going to be able to do come the Transfer Season? Big opportunities await new talent. by Richard Gladwell Posted 20 Aug 12:44 UTC How to fit a Barton Removable Mainsheet Traveller How to fit a Barton Removable Mainsheet Traveller Spanning the cockpit seats when sailing whilst being easily removed to give maximum cockpit space The Barton Removable Mainsheet Traveller System is designed to span between the cockpit seats when sailing whilst being easily removed to give maximum cockpit space when you want to relax on board. by Barton Marine Posted 20 Aug 11:00 UTC Hamilton Island Race Week 2026 Day 4 Hamilton Island Race Week 2026 Day 4 Prix d'Elegance Headlines the Day From Top Gun and A Clockwork Orange to Moana, The Little Mermaid, superheroes, X-rays and plenty more, the docks at Hamilton Island were transformed this morning for the much-loved Prix d'Elegance. by Hamilton Island Race Week Posted 20 Aug 08:46 UTC Vaikobi's #1 Most Asked Question Vaikobi's #1 Most Asked Question Do buoyancy aids have expiry dates? While buoyancy aids don't come with an official expiry date; sun exposure, salt, heavy use and poor storage can compromise the performance of your PFD overtime. by Vaikobi Posted 20 Aug 07:00 UTC ILCA 6 Youth Worlds in Aarhus overall ILCA 6 Youth Worlds in Aarhus overall Hermionie Ghicas and Erik Scheidt crowned champions Hermionie Ghicas of Greece and Erik Scheidt of Brazil have been crowned 2026 ILCA 6 Youth World Champions after six days of racing and changing conditions on Aarhus Bay. by Agustín Argüelles Posted 20 Aug 05:37 UTC International Dragon Edinburgh Cup Day 2 International Dragon Edinburgh Cup Day 2 A change in conditions brought some new faces to the front of the fleet A change in conditions brought some new faces to the front of the fleet on day two of the 2026 Edinburgh Cup and UK Dragon Grand Prix at Cowes where races three and four of the eight race series were completed. by British Dragon Association Posted 20 Aug 05:13 UTC 2026 Formula Kite Youth Worlds Urla Day 1 2026 Formula Kite Youth Worlds Urla Day 1 Urla provides an atmospheric setting for the championships The Skoda Formula Kite Youth World Championships have begun in Urla with Argentina's Catalina Turienzo and Switzerland's Gian Stragiotti making perfect starts, each winning all four races on the opening day. by IKA Media Posted 19 Aug 21:43 UTC The Ocean Race Atlantic to recognise ocean action The Ocean Race Atlantic to recognise ocean action An expanded Racing for the Ocean Teams Challenge features new awards for ocean impact The inaugural edition of The Ocean Race Atlantic 2026 will feature two competitions: one is a transatlantic sailing race for elite offshore racing teams; the other sees those same sailors on a mission to protect our blue planet. by The Ocean Race Posted 19 Aug 20:47 UTC Another Olympic medallist answers the ILCA's call Another Olympic medallist answers the ILCA's call Ireland's Annalise Murphy has applied to return to top-level ILCA 6 competition Some boats you sail. The ILCA, it seems, is one you keep coming back to. That's the storyline running through the class this year, and it's about to get its biggest chapter yet. by Agustín Argüelles Posted 19 Aug 17:02 UTC YoungBlood wins M32 North American Championship YoungBlood wins M32 North American Championship Miles Julien adds Hayden Goodrick Trophy and Newport Summer Series title to his Winter Series crown The M32 regular season is complete, and Miles Julien's YoungBlood comes away with the champagne spray. by M32 World Posted 19 Aug 15:56 UTC Pace Declared Overall Winner Under IRC Pace Declared Overall Winner Under IRC In the RORC Round Britain and Ireland Race 2026 The Royal Ocean Racing Club is delighted to confirm that Johnny Vincent's Volvo 70 Pace has been declared the overall winner under IRC for the 2026 RORC Round Britain and Ireland Race. by Louay Habib / RORC Posted 19 Aug 14:22 UTC Irish Multihull Northern Championship 2026 Irish Multihull Northern Championship 2026 Ballyholme also hosts the ambitious Irish Sea Challenge Ballyholme Yacht Club recently played host to an unforgettable weekend of high-speed sailing as the Irish Sea Challenge and Irish Multihull Northern Championships took centre stage from August 7th to 9th, sponsored by Victoria Pinkerton Estate Agents. by Richard Swannie Posted 19 Aug 12:34 UTC Pantaenius Yacht Racing Image Award jury announced Pantaenius Yacht Racing Image Award jury announced The organisers today unveiled the distinguished panel that will judge this year's competition The Pantaenius Yacht Racing Image Award, the world's leading photography competition dedicated exclusively to the sport of sailing, is proud to announce the international jury for its 2026 edition. by Pantaenius Yacht Racing Image Award Posted 19 Aug 09:52 UTC World Sailing 2025 Impact Report World Sailing 2025 Impact Report Demonstrating drive for greater inclusivity in the sport World Sailing, the global governing body for the sport of sailing, today released its 2025 Impact Report, offering a comprehensive overview of the federation's progress towards social inclusion across the sport. by World Sailing Posted 19 Aug 09:30 UTC Cowes Week's Women's Day supported by Sunsail Cowes Week's Women's Day supported by Sunsail Women building confidence on the water From first sail to the helm: the women building confidence on the water at North Sails Cowes Week by Sunsail Posted 19 Aug 08:30 UTC World Match Racing Tour Finals Preview World Match Racing Tour Finals Preview Historic Double-Header at Amaala Yacht Club The World Match Racing Tour makes its Saudi Arabian debut this November, with AMAALA Yacht Club set to host the 2026 World Match Racing Tour Finals and Women's World Match Racing Tour Final. by World Match Racing Tour Posted 19 Aug 05:04 UTC International Dragon Edinburgh Cup Day 1 International Dragon Edinburgh Cup Day 1 The first two of eight windward-leeward races completed in the central Solent With its biggest fleet in 30 years, the 2026 Edinburgh Cup and UK Dragon Grand Prix got under way off Cowes with the first two of eight windward-leeward races completed in the central Solent. by British Dragon Association Posted 19 Aug 04:42 UTC Hamilton Island Race Week 2026 Day 3 Hamilton Island Race Week 2026 Day 3 Full Send in the Southerly - big breeze, passing rain squalls and plenty of ups and downs Day three of Hamilton Island Race Week presented by American Express delivered the full Whitsundays racing experience, with more big breeze, passing rain squalls and plenty of ups and downs as the fleet charged into the Nautilus Marine Classic races. by Hamilton Island Race Week Posted 19 Aug 00:09 UTC RORC Round Britain and Ireland Race day 10 RORC Round Britain and Ireland Race day 10 Palanad 4 Proves the Concept as Class40 Battle Goes to the Wire Antoine Magré's radical Mach 50 Palanad 4 finished third on the water in the RORC Round Britain and Ireland Race behind Pace and Varuna 6 in an elapsed time of 8 days 1 hr 44 mins 31 secs. by Louay Habib / RORC Posted 18 Aug 21:16 UTC 21st Palermo-Montecarlo Regatta Underway 21st Palermo-Montecarlo Regatta Underway A spectacular start with 39 boats, with 10-15 knot westerly winds and gusts of 20 knots A long and spectacular start for the Palermo-Montecarlo 2026, the summer offshore race organized by the Circolo della Vela Sicilia in collaboration with the Yacht Club de Monaco and the Yacht Club Costa Smeralda. by Palermo-Montecarlo Posted 18 Aug 20:42 UTC Rooster Sponsor 2026 ILCA Worlds Rooster Sponsor 2026 ILCA Worlds Named Official Clothing Sponsor of the 2026 ILCA World Championships at Dún Laoghaire, Ireland Rooster Sailing is proud to support the world's leading ILCA sailors as Official Clothing Sponsor of the 2026 ILCA World Championships in Dún Laoghaire, Ireland. by Rooster Posted 18 Aug 17:30 UTC ILCA 6 Youth Worlds in Aarhus Day 5 ILCA 6 Youth Worlds in Aarhus Day 5 Shifty Winds Challenge Sailors on the Penultimate Day Very inconsistent and shifty winds made for a difficult day on Aarhus Bay, with only one race completed in the men's gold fleet as the 2026 ILCA 6 Youth World Championships entered its final stages. by Agustín Argüelles Posted 18 Aug 17:26 UTC 24th Regatta for Soul and Body 24th Regatta for Soul and Body Heritage on display in Betina A fleet of over 40 historic wooden craft filled the waters of the charming village of Betina for a celebration of Adriatic seamanship, lateen rigging, and shared regional history by Betinska Gajeta Posted 18 Aug 16:37 UTC Channel Islands Hobie Cat Season Update Channel Islands Hobie Cat Season Update What a fantastic result from our two leading RCIYC teams at the Hobie 16 British Nationals What a fantastic result from our two leading RCIYC teams in the event last weekend, the Jersey flag was well and truly flying. Both teams did brilliantly, showcasing the high standard of Island Hobie racing. by Gordon Burgis Posted 18 Aug 12:31 UTC More Than Just Sails More Than Just Sails Discover the New Hyde Sails Product Brochure With more than 60 years at the heart of the sailing industry, Hyde Sails has built a reputation for producing high-performance and high quality sails. But there is far more to Hyde than sails alone. by Hyde Sails Posted 18 Aug 11:00 UTC GKA Youth Twintip Kite Worlds kicks off GKA Youth Twintip Kite Worlds kicks off Title fight in St Peter-Ording to blend Freestyle, Airstyle and Big Air disciplines The first Twintip Youth Worlds are gearing up for take-off at the iconic kite setting of St Peter-Ording, Germany, with a big of field of 68 young athletes ready to battle for titles. by Ian MacKinnon Posted 18 Aug 10:47 UTC Ibiza JoySail sets clock ticking for the record Ibiza JoySail sets clock ticking for the record 3 hours and 31 minutes: the Mallorca-Ibiza record to beat The challenge is on. Since 15 August, the Ibiza JoySail Perpetual Trophy has been setting superyachts against the clock as they gear up for the sixth edition of the race in Ibiza and Formentera between 17 and 20 September. by Ibiza JoySail Posted 18 Aug 09:58 UTC International Dragon 70th Anniversary Race International Dragon 70th Anniversary Race 49 Dragons from 12 nations have gathered in Cowes for the 2026 Edinburgh Cup and UK Grand Prix 49 Dragons from 12 nations have gathered in Cowes for the 2026 Edinburgh Cup and UK Dragon Grand Prix. Four days of racing for the championship commence tomorrow, Tuesday 18 August, but the event kicked off with a very special one-off celebration race. by British Dragon Association Posted 18 Aug 06:37 UTC America's Cup: Auckland finale America's Cup: Auckland finale Kiwis enjoy another near-optimal weather window. The AC75 is now back in the shed until October. Emirates Team NZ wrapped up a two-week test block in Auckland on Saturday, again enjoying another near-optimal weather window that enabled them to check off a comprehensive test list. They are expected to resume AC75 testing in October. by Richard Gladwell, Sail-World Posted 18 Aug 01:11 UTC Hamilton Island Race Week 2026 Day 2 Hamilton Island Race Week 2026 Day 2 Consistency Counts as Race Week Battles Tighten in strong Trade Winds Strong trade winds continued for day two of Hamilton Island Race Week presented by American Express, with conditions building from yesterday and delivering another demanding day on the water. by Hamilton Island Race Week Posted 17 Aug 22:45 UTC ILCA 6 Youth Worlds in Aarhus Day 4 ILCA 6 Youth Worlds in Aarhus Day 4 Strong Winds Mark Start of Final Series The Final Series got underway at the 2026 ILCA 6 Youth World Championships on Monday, with two races completed for all fleets on Aarhus Bay. Both Delta flags were up by 10.00, allowing the sailors to head straight onto the water. by Agustín Argüelles Posted 17 Aug 18:40 UTC RORC Round Britain and Ireland Race day 9 RORC Round Britain and Ireland Race day 9 Varuna 6 finishes; class battles go to the wire On Day 9 of the RORC Round Britain and Ireland Race, Jens Kellinghusen's Ker 56 Varuna 6 became the second monohull to complete the 1,805-nautical-mile course. All bar, three boats have rounded Muckle Flugga and class battles rage on in the marathon race. by Louay Habib / RORC Posted 17 Aug 18:35 UTC Palermo-Montecarlo Regatta 2026 starts tomorrow Palermo-Montecarlo Regatta 2026 starts tomorrow The 21st edition is a mega-event: three super boats chasing victory and records Everything is ready for the Palermo-Montecarlo, and everything suggests it will be a grand edition of the classic offshore sailing race in the heart of summer: the traditional presentation press conference at the Circolo della Vela Sicilia in Mondello. by Palermo-Montecarlo Posted 17 Aug 18:21 UTC 470 World Championship in Enoshima overall 470 World Championship in Enoshima overall Martin Wrigley and Bettine Harris claim the title after demanding Medal Races on the final day The 2026 470 World Championship in Enoshima, Japan, has come to an end. British sailors Martin Wrigley and Bettine Harris claimed the World Championship title after two very demanding Medal Races on the final day. by International 470 Class Association Posted 17 Aug 15:12 UTC