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 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 Experience a voyage of discovery with Sunsail Experience a voyage of discovery with Sunsail Enter now to win a sailing holiday in the Med When you book a sailing holiday, the view changes every day. Exploring an area by yacht changes your perspective, gives you freedom to explore, flexibility to choose your route and a sense of discovery. by Sarah Heron Posted 19 Oct 06:00 PDT 15th Mussanah Race Week reaches midpoint 15th Mussanah Race Week reaches midpoint Fierce competition and elite standards drive action Intense racing and incredible talent shone through at the Barceló Mussanah Resort on the first day of competitive racing in the 15th Mussanah Race Week and the 3rd Arab Women's Sailing Championship as sailors in both events hit their stride. by Oman Sail Posted 19 Oct 05:26 PDT My Story: Circumnavigators My Story: Circumnavigators Why They Chose to Circumnavigate the Globe The Clipper Race doesn't claim to be a Hollywood experience, but what you see on screen could be mistaken for CGI. From desolate wilderness to the most extreme weather conditions and the relentlessness of pushing an ocean racing yacht to its limits. by Clipper Race Posted 19 Oct 04:00 PDT Aloha Classic to decide who leads into Chile Aloha Classic to decide who leads into Chile Second-last wave event of the World Windsurf Tour Germany's Lina Erpenstein leads the rankings, with compatriot Maria Behrens second and France's Marine Hunter third - the same three riders who filled the podium at April's event in Hawaii. by World Windsurf Tour Posted 19 Oct 02:49 PDT America's Cup Hall of Fame adds Glenn Ashby America's Cup Hall of Fame adds Glenn Ashby Recognised for a career that helped shape how the modern America's Cup is sailed Team Australia's Head of Performance & Design, Glenn Ashby, has been inducted into the America's Cup Hall of Fame, joining the Class of 2026 alongside the Beken Dynasty, Peter Isler and Lowell North. by Jacqueline O'Neill Posted 19 Oct 02:13 PDT SB20 World Championship fleet set for racing SB20 World Championship fleet set for racing An International Fleet takes to the water in Hyères Nearly 70 SB20 teams took to the water for the official practice day of the SB20 World Championship in Hyères, at 2pm. by Patsy Sarly Posted 18 Oct 21:57 PDT New: Zhik Youth Superwarm® Performance Top New: Zhik Youth Superwarm® Performance Top Warm, comfortable and free to move, from the first race to the last Built to keep young sailors warm through cold conditions and long days on the water. With the same performance features trusted by elite athletes, it pairs 3/2mm Superwarm® neoprene with a quick-dry fleece lining to hold in heat. by Zhik Posted 18 Oct 19:00 PDT What next for Olympic sailing? What next for Olympic sailing? We speak to Sailingfast's Duncan Hepplewhite If there is anyone in the UK who gets to see exactly what is happening in the UK sailing scene and what is attracting sailors to the sport, then it's Sailingfast's Duncan Hepplewhite. by Mark Jardine Posted 18 Oct 10:00 PDT Finns head south for European Masters titles Finns head south for European Masters titles The third time the class has hosted a major championship in Los Alcazares While many expected a hot and sunny autumn excursion, it has so far not been the case every day with significant rain and 'low' temperatures over the weekend following the arrival of a huge weather system over Spain. by Robert Deaves Posted 18 Oct 09:56 PDT Rolex Middle Sea Race 2026 Day 2 Rolex Middle Sea Race 2026 Day 2 Black Jack in Command as Artie Dares to Dream Remon Vos' Black Jack 100, skippered by Tristan Le Brun, has taken command of the battle for line honours in the 47th Rolex Middle Sea Race. by Royal Malta Yacht Club Posted 18 Oct 09:40 PDT Les Voiles de Saint-Tropez, Through The Lens Les Voiles de Saint-Tropez, Through The Lens Renowned marine photographer Kurt Arrigo was there to capture sailing history For nine days, 253 yachts spanning more than a century of sailing history gathered off Saint-Tropez. Renowned marine photographer Kurt Arrigo was there to capture the contrast between centenarian classics, elegant schooners and modern racing yachts. by Henri-Lloyd Posted 18 Oct 08:00 PDT A Melges 24 season to remember A Melges 24 season to remember An exciting 2027 calendar of events is already taking shape The 2026 Melges 24 season may be winding down, but the momentum certainly isn't! With an unforgettable World Championship in Harbor Springs behind us and M24s of Summer recently wrapped up in Tampa, there's still plenty of great racing ahead. by U.S. Melges 24 Class Association Posted 18 Oct 07:16 PDT The Globe40 through the eyes of Jean-Marie Liot The Globe40 through the eyes of Jean-Marie Liot Jean-Marie Liot is opening up his archives. What if you relived the Globe40 round-the-world adventure through the eyes of the photographer who captured it? by Sirius Events Posted 18 Oct 06:30 PDT 2027 will see centenary of the International 14 2027 will see centenary of the International 14 Fourteens are Forever - with a full 100 years of continuous, documented development However grand last year's milestones may be, they pale against the BIG birthday bash that will be being celebrated next year, as 2027 will see the centenary of that most iconic of classes, the International 14. by Dougal Henshall Posted 18 Oct 02:32 PDT 18ft Skiff Club Race 1 & SIXT Spring Champs Race 2 18ft Skiff Club Race 1 & SIXT Spring Champs Race 2 The skiff team race for the Alf Beashel Memorial Trophy on Sydney Harbour Race 1 of the eleven-race Australian 18 Footers League's Club Championship was sailed in a light Easterly breeze over a three-lap windward-leeward course on Sydney Harbour today. by Frank Quealey Posted 18 Oct 01:04 PDT New Vaikobi Lightweight Fremantle Jacket New Vaikobi Lightweight Fremantle Jacket The all-year-round layer that's light enough to pack down small - but still blocks wind & rain A high fleece-lined neck, waterproof outer, and adjustable cuffs and waist keep you warm, while a fine mesh lining and lightweight breathable fabrication keep you comfortable all day, all year. by Vaikobi Posted 18 Oct 00:30 PDT McIntyre Golden Globe Race: Pat Lawless retires McIntyre Golden Globe Race: Pat Lawless retires After Solent Rig Failure Irish skipper Pat Lawless, the oldest skipper in the race at 70, sailing SILVERMINES HYDRO, has retired from the race after reporting a serious failure of his Solent rig while lying just over 100 nautical miles behind race leader Damien Guillou. by Golden Global Race Posted 18 Oct 00:28 PDT 2026 Bermuda Gold Cup Day 4 2026 Bermuda Gold Cup Day 4 Poole and Hamilton set for Gold Cup showdown A new champion will be crowned at the 2026 World Match Racing Tour Bermuda Gold Cup with first-time finalists Chris Poole [USA] and Christian Hamilton (GBR) making it into the final two. by World Match Racing Tour Posted 17 Oct 21:39 PDT Middle Sea Race 2026 | Start pics and vids Middle Sea Race 2026 | Start pics and vids An interesting start to the race. Typical shifty light airs in the harbour and then a new breeze Light winds accompanied the exit of the fleet from Grand Harbour for all of the divisions except the final maxi group. by Bow Caddy Media Posted 17 Oct 17:47 PDT Valletta's Grand Harbour provided the stage Valletta's Grand Harbour provided the stage As the 47th edition of the 606-nautical-mile Rolex Middle Sea Race gets underway Valletta's imperious Grand Harbour provided the stage for the start of the 2026 Rolex Middle Sea Race earlier today. by Quinag Posted 17 Oct 10:50 PDT Rolex Middle Sea Race 2026 Start Rolex Middle Sea Race 2026 Start 107 yachts carrying 945 sailors representing 55 countries set sail from Grand Harbour The 47th Rolex Middle Sea Race burst into life today as 107 yachts carrying 945 sailors representing 55 countries set sail from Malta's magnificent Grand Harbour. by Royal Malta Yacht Club Posted 17 Oct 09:57 PDT A-Cat Worlds at Tampa, Florida Preview A-Cat Worlds at Tampa, Florida Preview Some 79 of the top floaters and flyers are set for Davis Island Yacht Club In a couple of weeks' time, some 79 of the top floaters and flyers on the A-Class Cat will assemble at the Davis Island YC, Tampa, Florida for the A-Cat 2026 World Championships. by Gordon Upton Posted 17 Oct 09:13 PDT Cape 31 Gold Cup in Saint-Tropez overall Cape 31 Gold Cup in Saint-Tropez overall Eker Süzme Crowned First Cape 31 Gold Cup Champions as Django Climb to Second Ahmet Eker's Eker Süzme are the first Cape 31 Gold Cup champions after four days and ten races in Saint-Tropez, winning by 17 points in a record 28-entry fleet. by Tor Tomlinson Cheney Posted 17 Oct 08:37 PDT Ferrari Hypersail Technology and Innovations Ferrari Hypersail Technology and Innovations We speak to the team and take a look Ferrari Hypersail is a project like no other, and has brought together experts from automotive, aeronautics, and of course the marine world, to build a yacht which is teeming with new ideas and new engineering. by Mark Jardine Posted 17 Oct 06:45 PDT 2026 Bermuda Gold Cup Day 3 2026 Bermuda Gold Cup Day 3 Gold Cup heavyweights fight back to secure final eight spots The big fish in the Bermuda Gold Cup repechage pond all made it through to the quarter-finals on day three of competition in Hamilton Harbour. by World Match Racing Tour Posted 16 Oct 23:51 PDT Armstrong Foils: The Home of Armstrong Tour III Armstrong Foils: The Home of Armstrong Tour III In 2026, the Armstrong Foils team headed for the Deep South of New Zealand's South Island In 2026, the Armstrong Foils team headed for the Deep South of New Zealand's South Island for the latest Home Tour. For third year the Home Tour showcases the Armstrong Foils team in action in some of the most picturesque parts of New Zealand. by Armstrong Foils Posted 16 Oct 17:23 PDT Middle Sea Race 2026 | Coastal Race pics Middle Sea Race 2026 | Coastal Race pics Ahead of the Middle Sea Race around Malta, there's the shorter warm-up aka Coastal Race Sometimes informally referred to as a warm-up to the main feature of the Middle Sea Race around Malta, this year The Coastal Race certainly got the fleet warmed up! by Bow Caddy Media Posted 16 Oct 17:21 PDT Middle Sea Race 2026 | Coastal Race vids Middle Sea Race 2026 | Coastal Race vids The 'warm up' Coastal Race certainly did just that in Malta... The Coastal Race is sometimes informally referred to as a warm-up to the main feature, and this year it certainly got the fleet warmed up! by Bow Caddy Media Posted 16 Oct 17:01 PDT Cape 31 Gold Cup in Saint-Tropez Day 3 Cape 31 Gold Cup in Saint-Tropez Day 3 Eker Süzme stretchs lead as Khumbu moves up to second Turkey's Eker Süzme have extended their lead at the first Cape 31 Gold Cup after three days of racing in Saint-Tropez, and go into the final day 17 points clear in the record 28-boat fleet. by Tor Tomlinson Cheney Posted 16 Oct 14:14 PDT A Race Against the Weather A Race Against the Weather The 47th Rolex Middle Sea Race starts tomorrow For the 107 yachts and around 940 sailors preparing for the 47th Rolex Middle Sea Race, the waiting is almost over. by Royal Malta Yacht Club Posted 16 Oct 10:01 PDT Record maxi fleet set for Rolex Middle Sea Race Record maxi fleet set for Rolex Middle Sea Race The start in Malta's Grand Harbour one of the most dramatic in the sport The opening event in the International Maxi Association's 2026-27 Mediterranean Maxi Offshore Challenge sets sail at 1100 tomorrow, Saturday with the RMYC's Rolex Middle Sea Race. Among the 108 competing yachts a giant maxi fleet of 22 is taking part. by James Boyd / International Maxi Association Posted 16 Oct 08:46 PDT Sail Beyond Cancer USA: 2025 impact in motion Sail Beyond Cancer USA: 2025 impact in motion Each mission sail reflects our commitment to honoring those challenged by cancer Sail Beyond Cancer® USA's 2025 Impact Video highlights a transformative year of free cancer respite sails across our chapters in Vermont, Annapolis, North Shore, and Virginia. by Outreach SBCUSA Posted 16 Oct 07:55 PDT