Star World Championship 2026 day 3 Star World Championship 2026 day 3 German duo bounce back with a commanding win on Biscayne Bay The Star World Championship reached its halfway point today with another challenging race on Biscayne Bay. Max Kohlhoff and Ole Burzinski (GER) claimed a convincing victory in Race 3. by ISCYRA Posted 11 Nov 13:53 PST 1 minute 46 seconds 1 minute 46 seconds That's all that separated the Route du Rhum Ocean50 and IMOCA winners In a remarkable finish which resulted in two new records being set, the leaders of the Ocean50 class and the IMOCA class in the Route du Rhum - Destination Guadeloupe crossed the finish line in Pointe-à-Pitre separated by just 1 minute and 46 seconds. by Mark Jardine Posted 11 Nov 13:18 PST How to measure participation? How to measure participation? Ploughing on investigating the changes in boat usage and/or ownership - this time with Freedom As we plough on investigating the changes in boat usage and/or ownership, now would be a splendid time to check in once again with our friends at Freedom Boat Club. We had our first in-depth chat in February of 2024 in Delivering us our… (Freedom) by John Curnow, Global Editor, Powerboat.World Posted 11 Nov 12:00 PST Youth and Experience Unite Youth and Experience Unite Ahead of the SSL Gold Cup Pan-American Qualifiers Ahead of the main event in the Copa do Mundo da Vela is the final qualifier for the SSL Gold Cup Brasil 2026. Eight teams from the Pan-American region are vying for the final three tickets to the Finals. by SSL Gold Cup Posted 11 Nov 09:55 PST ClubSwan 28 Gold Cup 2026 preview ClubSwan 28 Gold Cup 2026 preview The final event of the season, in Fort Lauderdale The ClubSwan 28 Gold Cup 2026 is under way in Fort Lauderdale, Florida, where the European and American fleets have come together for the first time to celebrate the end of an outstanding season. by Nautor Swan Posted 11 Nov 09:04 PST Corentin Horeau interviewed after IMOCA victory Corentin Horeau interviewed after IMOCA victory First ever attempt at the Route du Rhum - Destination Guadeloupe A decisive move backed up by speed and a consistent attack gives Horeau the title and a race record. Facing a very unusual, atypical weather picture Corentin Horeau won the IMOCA class on his first-ever Route du Rhum-Destination Guadeloupe. by IMOCA Globe Series Posted 11 Nov 07:36 PST Meet X-Yachts at boot Düsseldorf 2027 Meet X-Yachts at boot Düsseldorf 2027 Showcasing two yachts that bring together sailing performance and Danish design Join us at boot Düsseldorf from 23-31 January 2027, where we will be showcasing two yachts that bring together sailing performance and Danish design. by X-Yachts Posted 11 Nov 06:30 PST RORC Transatlantic Race 2027 monohull battle RORC Transatlantic Race 2027 monohull battle Swedish connections, Canadian ambition and an Anglo-Australian Volvo 70 rivalry The battle for Monohull Line Honours in the 2027 RORC Transatlantic Race is taking shape, with an international line-up of high-performance boats confirmed and further entries expected ahead of the start on Sunday 10 January. by Royal Ocean Racing Club Posted 11 Nov 04:59 PST International Moth Worlds 2026 Day 5 International Moth Worlds 2026 Day 5 Three races held in a shifty south easterly breeze After no racing was possible for the foilers on Tuesday at Mounts Bay Sailing Club on the Swan River, three very shifty races were held on Wednesday in a morning South Easterly breeze. by Sail-World.com and Down Under Sail Posted 11 Nov 01:48 PST Francesca Clapcich in Route du Rhum - Day 10 Francesca Clapcich in Route du Rhum - Day 10 It's been a slow motion 24 hours for Francesca on 11th Hour Racing and the bulk of the IMOCA fleet It's been a slow motion 24 hours for Francesca on 11th Hour Racing and the bulk of the IMOCA fleet. They have been becalmed for long periods and Francesca averaged only 1.9 knots [2.2mph | 3.52 kmh] of boat speed over the last 24 hours. by Team Francesca Clapcich Posted 11 Nov 01:46 PST Wild Day on the Harbour for the 18s Wild Day on the Harbour for the 18s Great sailing by talented young sailors The Australian 18 Footers League's 2026-27 season has some of the most talented young sailors in its ranks and their talent was on display last Sunday when they took on the 30+ knots of southerly wind on Sydney Harbour. by Frank Quealey Posted 11 Nov 00:29 PST Basile Bourgnon (Edenred) wins the OCEAN50 class Basile Bourgnon (Edenred) wins the OCEAN50 class In the Route du Rhum - Destination Guadeloupe Young French skipper Basile Bourgnon held firm to the very end, winning the Ocean Fifty class on the Route du Rhum Destination Guadeloupe in the very early hours of this morning. by La Route du Rhum-Destination Guadeloupe Posted 11 Nov 00:16 PST Headcase wins the J/24 Worlds at Sandringham Headcase wins the J/24 Worlds at Sandringham Saltine win the Youth title and Kaotic win the Women's division Ireland's Headcase came from two points behind after seven races to win the 2026 Epigen J/24 World Championship by 12, with Australia's Checkmate second and Haywire third. Saltine won Youth, and Kaotic won the Women's division. by Carina Tomietto Posted 10 Nov 23:56 PST Corentin Horeau (MACSF) wins the IMOCA class Corentin Horeau (MACSF) wins the IMOCA class Biggest win of his career so far in the Route du Rhum - Destination Guadeloupe French skipper Corentin Horeau (MACSF) had to draw on all of his reserves of patience and focus to secure the biggest win of his career so far, triumphing in the IMOCA class on the 13th edition of the Route du Rhum Destination Guadeloupe. by La Route du Rhum-Destination Guadeloupe Posted 10 Nov 23:27 PST Star World Championship 2026 day 2 Star World Championship 2026 day 2 Will Stoud and Danny Cayard take today's race and the overall lead Light winds and challenging tactical conditions marked the second day of the 2026 Star World, with Americans Will Stout and Danny Cayard claiming an impressive victory in Race 2 and moving into the provisional overall lead in a fleet of 95 boats. by ISCYRA Posted 10 Nov 14:34 PST Charleston Race Week 2027 regisitration open! Charleston Race Week 2027 regisitration open! Make your plans. Rally your crew. Get registered. Charleston Race Week at Patriots Point returns in 2027, bringing 'A Regatta Unlike Any Other' experience to one of America's most celebrated sailing destinations. by Charleston Race Week Posted 10 Nov 14:19 PST Aquila passes 1250 catamarans built Aquila passes 1250 catamarans built As it stages largest Power Cat display at FLIBS in history Aquila Catamarans has surpassed more than 1,250 catamarans built since its founding in 2012. The announcement comes following a successful Fort Lauderdale International Boat Show for Aquila, with the largest display of catamarans ever staged at the show. by Aquila Posted 10 Nov 14:07 PST Marine Auctions: November Online Auctions Marine Auctions: November Online Auctions Motorcruisers, catamarans, ketches, trawlers and other vessels The Island Gypsy has been maintained to a very high standard and is suited for long-range cruising. With a Mid Ship Master Stateroom, fully equipped modern Galley, comprehensive Garmin electronics, Hydraulic Swim Platform and Gyroscopic Stabilizers. by Marine Auctions Posted 10 Nov 14:00 PST Layne Beachley AO returns to Rolex Sydney Hobart Layne Beachley AO returns to Rolex Sydney Hobart The loyal lady is back! The seven-time World Surfing Champion reunites with LOYAL, 16 years after her first Sydney to Hobart adventure, for the 2026 Rolex Sydney Hobart Yacht Race. by Tribeca Loyal Posted 10 Nov 14:00 PST Seldén launches CXe15 Seldén launches CXe15 An electric furling system for Code 0 and gennakers With the new CXe15, Seldén makes electric furling more accessible to a wider range of sailors. The new 12V system is operated by push buttons from the cockpit and is designed for sailing yachts up to approximately 37 feet. by Seldén Mast Posted 10 Nov 10:00 PST Entries open for Superyacht Regatta in Porto Cervo Entries open for Superyacht Regatta in Porto Cervo YC Costa Smeralda will host in May 2027 Entries are now officially open for the YCCS Superyacht Regatta via the online Preliminary Notice of Race. by Yacht Club Costa Smeralda Posted 10 Nov 07:00 PST Tom Laperche wins the Route du Rhum 2026 Tom Laperche wins the Route du Rhum 2026 A new race record and the Ultim podium powered by North Sails On his first attempt at the legendary race he dreamed of as a boy, French skipper Tom Laperche has won the 13th Route du Rhum, and in doing so has rewritten the record books. by North Sails Posted 10 Nov 04:00 PST International Moth Worlds 2026 Day 4 International Moth Worlds 2026 Day 4 No foiling possible, but the lowriders manage 2 races Day 4 unfortunately brought 3-10kts ESE which is a problematic breeze for the Melville Waters on the Swan River. The lowriders managed two races in the fickle breeze but at least they weren't being dismantled by the Freo Doctor like yesterday. by Sail-World.com and Down Under Sail Posted 10 Nov 03:41 PST Francesca Clapcich in Route du Rhum - Day 9 Francesca Clapcich in Route du Rhum - Day 9 Contending with a total absence of the usual north-easterly trade winds After several days of very fast sailing in strong winds, the encountered a complete change of pace overnight. Yesterday's tropical low pressure system has moved away, leaving the sailors to contend with a total absence of the usual trade winds. by Team Francesca Clapcich Posted 10 Nov 01:45 PST Star World Championship 2026 day 1 Star World Championship 2026 day 1 Altolaguirre brothers claim opening race Leandro and Lucas Altolaguirre take the first bullet after a thrilling battle with former World Champions Eric Doyle and Diego Negri on Biscayne Bay by ISCYRA Posted 10 Nov 01:28 PST Inaugural X-15 Wingfoil Worlds - a great success Inaugural X-15 Wingfoil Worlds - a great success 107 riders from 24 nations raced in Ibiza Five inaugural world champions crowned in Ibiza as Olympic experience, emerging talent and a shared passion for wingfoiling unite an international fleet by Ava Hider Posted 10 Nov 01:18 PST Armstrong Foils: Family, Foils & the Alaskan Wild Armstrong Foils: Family, Foils & the Alaskan Wild Going into my second pregnancy, I knew it would be a while before I could take another epic trip Sensi Graves has winged in plenty of remote places, but this time she takes the family along to Seward, Alaska. With a fishing boat loaded with boards, wings and a toddler in a life jacket. by Sensi Graves for Armstrong Foils Posted 9 Nov 23:48 PST Fitness to Win Fitness to Win It's the 4th edition and the biggest update yet of the fitness book I first put out back in 1997 It's the 4th edition of a sailing fitness book he first wrote nearly 30 years ago – drawing on a career spent working out what actually gets sailors to the start line in their best shape. by Michael Blackburn Posted 9 Nov 20:26 PST PredictWind offers big free upgrade PredictWind offers big free upgrade A new all-in-one forecast dashboard, forecasts that follow your live location and faster performance PredictWind, the marine weather forecaster trusted by more than two million sailors and mariners worldwide, is putting professional-grade forecasting within easy reach of every boater with the biggest usability upgrade in its history. by Casey Hodges/Predictwind Posted 9 Nov 17:30 PST The Captain's Role The Captain's Role Making the whole greater than the sum of its parts The SSL Gold Cup Brasil is fast approaching, and it's the time to ensure crewwork is flawless and, most importantly, the individual sailors are galvanised into a team. by SSL Gold Cup Posted 9 Nov 10:51 PST Fresh start expected in the Route du Rhum Fresh start expected in the Route du Rhum Light winds stand between leaders and the finish Guirec Soudée (Liamm) crossed the finish line in fourth place at 16:31:43 (UTC) this Monday. Very light wind conditions are expected across the Caribbean arc over the next 48 hours—a situation likely to reshuffle some of the packs. by La Route du Rhum-Destination Guadeloupe Posted 9 Nov 10:42 PST Tre Golfi Sailing Week 2027 entries now open Tre Golfi Sailing Week 2027 entries now open Already looking ahead to next year with a new official website launched From May 6 to 20, international yacht racing returns to Naples and Sorrento, featuring the ORC Mediterranean Championship, the 72nd Regata dei Tre Golfi and the IMA Maxi European Championship by Tre Golfi Sailing Week Posted 9 Nov 08:41 PST International Moth Worlds 2026 Day 3 International Moth Worlds 2026 Day 3 A blowing the crabs out of the sand kind of day On Monday the Fremantle Doctor was, as they say, blowing the crabs out of the sand. The race committee elected to send the lowriders out in about 15 knots, however that quickly increased to winds in the 20 to 25 knot range. by Sail-World.com and Down Under Sail Posted 9 Nov 06:24 PST Mulitiple incidents reshape the Golden Globe Race Mulitiple incidents reshape the Golden Globe Race Six of the 16 starters have retired, leaving 10 sailors racing towards Les Sables-d'Olonne In 1968, nine sailors started the inaugural Sunday Times Golden Globe Race. Only one finished: Sir Robin Knox-Johnston aboard SUHAILI. by Golden Global Race Posted 9 Nov 06:14 PST Valérian Lebrun is Finn Class World No.1 Valérian Lebrun is Finn Class World No.1 There are three new entries in the top ten Valérian Lebrun, from France, has become the new Finn Class World No.1 in the latest World Rankings, WR 013, published November 2026. by Robert Deaves Posted 9 Nov 06:11 PST Corinthian Cup: Celebrating spirit of Admirals Cup Corinthian Cup: Celebrating spirit of Admirals Cup Introducing a new trophy to celebrate Corinthian tradition The Royal Ocean Racing Club will introduce the Corinthian Cup for the 2027 Admiral's Cup, recognising the best-scoring eligible team competing within defined limits on professional sailors. by RORC Posted 9 Nov 04:30 PST Francesca Clapcich in Route du Rhum - Day 8 Francesca Clapcich in Route du Rhum - Day 8 Still holding fifth place after another fast and furious night Francesca has had another fast and furious night on board 11th Hour Racing, hitting a maximum speed of of 23.9 knots [27.5mph | 44.3kmh] and covering 300 nautical miles [345 miles | 556km] over the last 24 hours. by Team Francesca Clapcich Posted 9 Nov 01:52 PST Route du Rhum Morning Update Route du Rhum Morning Update IMOCA podium set, Ocean 50 and Class40 leads open A 320-mile lead with 380 miles to go: Corentin Horeau (IMOCA) holds a substantial cushion but knows nothing is decided until the finish line. by Andi Robertson Posted 9 Nov 00:26 PST 2026 International Ocean Safety at Sea Award 2026 International Ocean Safety at Sea Award Presented during the Cape Horners annual lunch in Portsmouth, UK The U.S. Coast Guard East District was presented with the 2026 International Ocean Safety at Sea Award, sponsored by Ocean Safety Ltd, at the Cape Horners annual lunch in Portsmouth, UK on 7th November. by Barry Pickthall Posted 8 Nov 22:42 PST Star Worlds open in Miami Star Worlds open in Miami 95 teams from 17 nations gather at Coral Reef Yacht Club The 2026 Star World Championship Presented by Schoonmaker officially opened on Sunday in Miami, with 95 teams representing 17 nations gathering at Coral Reef Yacht Club for one of the most anticipated events on the international sailing calendar. by International Star Class Yacht Racing Association Posted 8 Nov 22:12 PST