France Set New SailGP Speed Record France Set New SailGP Speed Record On Wild Opening Day in Sassnitz Six races, five different winners and a new speed record: the fastest racecourse in the world lived up to the name on opening day of the ROCKWOOL Germany Sail Grand Prix. by SailGP Posted 23 Aug 01:09 HKT SailGP: New speed record set at Sassnitz SailGP: New speed record set at Sassnitz Black Foils and the Bonds Flying Roos top the points standings in Groups A and B Black Foils and the Bonds Flying Roos top the points standings in Groups A and B, respectively, after a high-octane Day 1 at the Rockwool Germany Sail Grand Prix. by Richard Gladwell, Sail-World Posted 22 Aug 22:55 HKT 2026 RORC Round Britain and Ireland Race day 14 2026 RORC Round Britain and Ireland Race day 14 Jetpack powers to class win as British Soldier completes the mission Two very different crews delivered two of the biggest stories on Day 14 of the RORC Round Britain and Ireland Race. by Louay Habib / RORC Posted 22 Aug 18:41 HKT Les Voiles de Saint-Tropez gathering momentum Les Voiles de Saint-Tropez gathering momentum A Celebration on a Grand Scale Working throughout the summer, the teams at the Société Nautique de Saint-Tropez are putting the finishing touches to the organisation and the guest list that make Les Voiles such a unique event. by Maguelonne Turcat Posted 22 Aug 18:18 HKT Bart's Bash is back! Bart's Bash is back! Bringing sailors and watersports enthusiasts together for a global celebration on the water Bart's Bash is back, bringing sailors and watersports enthusiasts together for a global celebration on the water - and you can be a part of it. Whether it's a yacht, dinghy, windsurf, paddleboard, canoe or kayak, if it floats, bring it! by The Bart's Bash Team Posted 22 Aug 17:54 HKT Seldén supports Emerging Nations Seldén supports Emerging Nations Through the 470 World Championships Ahead of the 470 World Championships, the 470 Class organised an Emerging Nations Clinic in Enoshima, providing developing teams with a valuable opportunity to prepare for the challenges of championship-level racing. by International 470 Class Association Posted 22 Aug 15:30 HKT SailGP speed record under threat SailGP speed record under threat Black Foils target complete performance as high winds threaten SailGP speed record of 56kts New Zealand's Black Foils head into the Rockwool Germany Sail Grand Prix this weekend looking to put together a complete performance as strong offshore winds put SailGP's F50 speed record under threat. by James Rigby, Black Foils Posted 22 Aug 10:20 HKT From Dublin Bay's Startline From Dublin Bay's Startline Who to Watch at the 2026 ILCA 7 Men's Worlds Matt Wearn AUS arrives in Dun Laoghaire on a perfect season, Willem Wiersema NED arrives as the defending champion, and 141 sailors from 45 nations arrive ready to make sure neither of them has it easy. by Agustín Argüelles Posted 22 Aug 03:10 HKT Home Water, Higher Stakes Home Water, Higher Stakes SailGP Returns to Sassnitz The Rolex SailGP Championship returns to the Baltic this weekend for the ROCKWOOL Germany Sail Grand Prix. Thirteen international teams will race meters from the shoreline in front of a sold-out crowd of 13,000 across the weekend. by SailGP Posted 22 Aug 02:52 HKT Les Sables-d'Olonne welcomes McIntyre Golden Globe Les Sables-d'Olonne welcomes McIntyre Golden Globe Mayor Nicolas Chénéchaud officially welcomes the 16 remaining skippers at the GGR Pavilion The public is invited to meet 16 skippers and view their classic yachts from 22 August, following Damien Guillou's SITraN Challenge victory and the fleet's first multi-boat GGR Live Window test. by Golden Globe Race Posted 21 Aug 23:26 HKT 2026 RORC Round Britain and Ireland Race day 13 2026 RORC Round Britain and Ireland Race day 13 Celebrations at RORC as the long way home delivers its stories Over the past 24 hours, the Competitors' Live Blog has captured the two contrasting faces of the RORC Round Britain and Ireland Race. by Louay Habib / RORC Posted 21 Aug 23:23 HKT Hamilton Island Race Week 2026 Day 5 Hamilton Island Race Week 2026 Day 5 New leaders emerge ahead of finale The penultimate day of racing at Hamilton Island Race Week presented by American Express provided everything needed to set up an iconic finish for the 41st event. by Hamilton Island Race Week Posted 21 Aug 17:19 HKT The America's Cup at 175yrs The America's Cup at 175yrs 175 years ago this weekend a sailing race around the Isle of Wight was won by the schooner America. On August 22, 1851, at 8.37pm the schooner America crossed the finish line to win the £100 Cup donated by the 1st Marquess of Anglesey and which became the America's Cup, arguably the preeminent trophy in international sport. by America's Cup Media Posted 21 Aug 10:11 HKT 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 21 Aug 04:08 HKT 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 21 Aug 03:49 HKT 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 21 Aug 00:17 HKT 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 23:57 HKT 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 21:47 HKT 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 20:44 HKT 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 19:00 HKT 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 16:46 HKT 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 15:00 HKT 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 13:37 HKT 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 13:13 HKT 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 20 Aug 05:43 HKT 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 20 Aug 04:47 HKT 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 20 Aug 01:02 HKT 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 22:22 HKT 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 17:52 HKT 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 17:30 HKT 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 13:04 HKT 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 12:42 HKT HK Gov go ahead for marine and marina development HK Gov go ahead for marine and marina development Plans for 500 berths for vessels up to 100 metres long The Hong Kong government published a notice on 7 August proposing to allow Airport Authority Hong Kong (AAHK) to proceed with works for SKYTOPIA's water recreation and Yacht Bay development, with construction tentatively scheduled for 2027-2030. by Elliane Zabate, Marina World Posted 19 Aug 12:33 HKT 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 08:09 HKT 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 19 Aug 05:16 HKT 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 19 Aug 01:30 HKT 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 19 Aug 01:26 HKT 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 19:00 HKT 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 18:47 HKT 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 14:37 HKT