Record fleet at Inclusion Championships 2026 Record fleet at Inclusion Championships 2026 222 athletes from 40 nations set for World Sailing's event in Portimão, Portugal A record 222 athletes from 40 nations will take to the water in Portimão as the World Sailing Inclusion Championships bring together leading sailors, established international competitors and a new generation of athletes from across the world. by World Sailing Posted 4 Oct 12:54 PDT Switch Globals attract Foiling Elite to Lake Garda Switch Globals attract Foiling Elite to Lake Garda The entries includes an extraordinary number of champions from a range of fleets The countdown is on to the Switch foiling dinghy flagship event of the season - the Global Championship. Racing will be held at the northern end of Lake Garda, based at Torbole, arguably the best foiling venue in the world. by Mark Jardine Posted 4 Oct 11:36 PDT Les Voiles de Saint-Tropez Celebration Time Les Voiles de Saint-Tropez Celebration Time Weather conditions that showcased the beautiful fleet of 253 boats Blessed by weather conditions that showcased the beautiful fleet of 253 boats gathered by the Société Nautique de Saint-Tropez for this wonderful festival of racing, the Maxi, Tradition and Modern yachts enjoyed an exceptional week. by Maguelonne Turcat Posted 4 Oct 11:31 PDT Solgreen opens the J80 Winter Series with a win Solgreen opens the J80 Winter Series with a win Manuel de Tomás' team victorious in València Manuel de Tomás' team wins the opening event of the season at the RCN de Valencia in a weather-affected weekend that nevertheless allowed five races to be completed (4-1) by Pep Portas Posted 4 Oct 10:06 PDT Star class Vintage Gold Cup 2026 overall Star class Vintage Gold Cup 2026 overall Jennings and Lopes win at Gull Lake, Michigan The 2026 Vintage Gold Cup came to a close after eight races, with Jack Jennings and Arthur Lopes claiming the laurel wreath following a superb week of consistent racing in the classic wooden Star fleet. by ISCYRA Posted 4 Oct 10:01 PDT First U.S. Virgin Islands' Sailing Week is set First U.S. Virgin Islands' Sailing Week is set 1st edition in April 2027 Three of the U.S. Virgin Islands' signature sailing and boating events come together April 8-11, 2027, for the first annual USVI Sailing Week (USVI-SW). by Carol Bareuther Posted 4 Oct 06:44 PDT Entries open for ORC Europeans 2027 in Málaga Entries open for ORC Europeans 2027 in Málaga Notice of Race published and official championship website now live Registration is now open for the 2027 ORC European Championship, which will bring Europe's leading offshore racing fleet to Málaga from 4 to 12 June 2027. by Offshore Racing Congress Posted 4 Oct 05:15 PDT Wingfoil Racing World Cup Sardinia day 4 Wingfoil Racing World Cup Sardinia day 4 Medal Series line-up complete in Sardinia The final places in the Medal Series were decided in a thrilling final day of qualifying at the Wingfoil Racing World Cup Sardinia, with 20 knots of steady breeze producing close racing at the front and drama right through the fleet. by IWSA Media Posted 4 Oct 02:46 PDT YC Italiano Sailing Calendar 2027 revealed YC Italiano Sailing Calendar 2027 revealed Fifteen events and ten months of activity The Yacht Club Italiano 2027 Sports Calendar was presented today during the Genoa International Boat Show, outlining a season that will run from January to October with fifteen events and ten months of activity on the water. by Yacht Club Italiano Posted 4 Oct 02:24 PDT Les Voiles de Saint-Tropez overall Les Voiles de Saint-Tropez overall A sumptuous finale As the fleets set sail this Saturday morning in brilliant sunshine and a well-established breeze, there was still pretty much all to play for in each of the 20 categories. by Maguelonne Turcat Posted 3 Oct 23:34 PDT Les Voiles de Saint-Tropez concludes Les Voiles de Saint-Tropez concludes V claims 2026 IMA Mediterranean Maxi Inshore Challenge A second place to Sir Peter Ogden's 77ft Jethou in Les Voiles de Saint-Tropez's Maxi 1 class was enough to hand Karel Komárek's 100ft V the IMA's coveted Mediterranean Maxi Inshore Challenge (MMIC) title for 2026. by James Boyd / International Maxi Association Posted 3 Oct 23:27 PDT M32 World Championship overall M32 World Championship overall YoungBlood finishes a four-year climb to win The team in red spent four years learning how to win together. On Saturday in Newport, YoungBlood sealed it with a title. by M32 World Posted 3 Oct 23:09 PDT Les Voiles de Saint-Tropez 2026 | D5 pics and vids Les Voiles de Saint-Tropez 2026 | D5 pics and vids J-Class and Maxis as well as videos from Bow Caddy Media in Saint Tropez J-Class and Maxis as well as videos from Bow Caddy Media in Saint Tropez by Bow Caddy Media Posted 3 Oct 17:24 PDT 2026 Resolute Cup at the New York Yacht Club 2026 Resolute Cup at the New York Yacht Club Three-Peat Resolute Cup Win for Corinthian Yacht Club After its worst two legs of the regatta, which came at the worst possible time, Corinthian Yacht Club's pursuit of a third straight Resolute Cup Championship was facing a reckoning. by Stuart Streuli Posted 3 Oct 17:10 PDT Svea are the toast of Les Voiles de Saint-Tropez Svea are the toast of Les Voiles de Saint-Tropez A hard-fought win to keep up their streak As the showcase Les Voiles de Saint-Tropez concluded, Svea maintained their remarkable winning record, winning the J Class to remain unbeaten at every regatta that they have raced since the powerful Tore Holm design moved to Swedish ownership in 2022. by J Class Association Posted 3 Oct 12:39 PDT Barcolana58 presented by Generali update Barcolana58 presented by Generali update Over 200 paddlers entered in Barcolana Grado SUP Experience From the Gulf of Trieste to the Grado Lagoon and the Lago dei Tre Comuni, Barcolana58 presented by Generali is now in full swing, bringing water sports across Friuli Venezia Giulia today. by Barcolana Posted 3 Oct 10:37 PDT iQFOiL U23 World Championships overall iQFOiL U23 World Championships overall Aimee Bright and Leonardo Tomasini crowned world champions in Puck Super-light Slalom delivers a dramatic Medal Series as Tomasini overturns Pilloni's lead and Bright completes a dominant week on the Bay of Puck by iQFOiL Class Association Posted 3 Oct 10:18 PDT CIC Normandy Channel Race 2027 preview CIC Normandy Channel Race 2027 preview All signs point to continued success as the event moves closer to its 20th anniversary After a record-breaking 2026 edition—marked by unprecedented intensity and speed—the event is set to launch its 18th edition on Sunday, May 30, 2027. by Sirius Events Posted 3 Oct 08:30 PDT GWA Wingfoil World Championships Dakhla cancelled GWA Wingfoil World Championships Dakhla cancelled The result of circumstances beyond anyone's control The GWA regrets to announce that the GWA Wingfoil World Championships, scheduled for 6-11 October 2026 in Dakhla, Morocco, will no longer take place. by IWSA Media Posted 3 Oct 07:14 PDT Globe40 2028-2029 - Federico Waksman interview Globe40 2028-2029 - Federico Waksman interview The Uruguayan sailor had a historic victory in the 2023 Mini Transat After a historic victory in the 2023 Mini Transat, Uruguayan sailor Federico Waksman is continuing his offshore racing journey with a new challenge: the Globe40. by Sirius Events Posted 3 Oct 03:37 PDT France win Offshore Double Handed Worlds France win Offshore Double Handed Worlds Thrilling final-race showdown in Marseille Thomas Andre and Colombe Julia (FRA01) have triumphed at the 2026 Offshore Double Handed World Championship, winning the final race after a nail-biting battle that went right down to the wire. by World Sailing Posted 2 Oct 23:15 PDT M32 World Championship day 3 M32 World Championship day 3 YoungBlood Climbs to the Top The M32 World Championship has a new leader. Miles Julien's YoungBlood climbed to the top Friday after a heavy-air day near Halfway Rock that delivered some of the most dramatic racing of the week. by M32 World Posted 2 Oct 16:23 PDT 2026 Resolute Cup at the New York Yacht Club Day 3 2026 Resolute Cup at the New York Yacht Club Day 3 Breeze Builds, Leaderboard Comes into Focus Ahead of Finale After two days of relatively benign conditions, the breeze swooped in for Day 3 of the Resolute Cup and started separating the contenders from the pretenders. by Stuart Streuli Posted 2 Oct 16:02 PDT Les Voiles de Saint-Tropez day 5 Les Voiles de Saint-Tropez day 5 Reckoning hour in the sun With at least two more wonderful races to be contested between now and Saturday evening, Les Voiles de Saint-Tropez hit the home straight today under skies filled with promise. by Maguelonne Turcat Posted 2 Oct 14:51 PDT Maxi classes wide open Maxi classes wide open Going into final day of Les Voiles de Saint-Tropez With a day lost due to a failing wind yesterday off the Baie de Pampelonne, today Les Voiles de Saint-Tropez's maxi race committee sent the Maxi 100 and Maxi Grand Prix racers off on a 28-mile coastal southwest towards Cavalaire-sur-Mer. by James Boyd / International Maxi Association Posted 2 Oct 14:18 PDT Les Voiles de Saint-Tropez 2026 | D3 Maxis Les Voiles de Saint-Tropez 2026 | D3 Maxis All in - maxis, Js, rocket ships, and classics There was ample wind and a building sea for all of the fleets, starting off the Portalet Tower line just off the harbour. by Bow Caddy Media Posted 2 Oct 13:37 PDT J Class at Les Voiles de Saint-Tropez day 4 J Class at Les Voiles de Saint-Tropez day 4 Double bullet day for Svea sees them back on terms for Saturday decider Swedish flagged Svea won both of today's close, exciting races for the J Class at Les Voiles de Saint Tropez to set up what promises to be an engaging showdown with Rainbow for the prestigious annual regatta's final race Saturday. by J Class Association Posted 2 Oct 12:25 PDT ILCA 6 Men's Worlds at Vilamoura overall ILCA 6 Men's Worlds at Vilamoura overall Brazil's Francisco "Kiko" Dal Ri crowned champion Brazil's Francisco "Kiko" Dal Ri, from Porto Alegre, has been crowned 2026 ILCA 6 Men's World Champion in Vilamoura after a final day that kept the title open until the last races. by Vilamoura Sailing / Prow Group Posted 2 Oct 12:13 PDT J80 fleet set for the 2026–2027 Winter Series J80 fleet set for the 2026–2027 Winter Series Weather conditions in València could have a significant influence on the opening weekend The 2026-2027 season gets under way this weekend at the Real Club Náutico de Valencia, with close to 20 teams, six races scheduled and defending champions Solgreen back to lead the charge in a competitive national and international fleet. by Pep Portas Posted 2 Oct 11:47 PDT Barcolana58 presented by Generali kicks off Barcolana58 presented by Generali kicks off 318 young sailors take to the water for the Trofeo Optimist Italia Kinder Joy of Moving In keeping with tradition, the flag-raising ceremony at the Società Velica di Barcola e Grignano officially opened Barcolana58 presented by Generali. by Barcolana Posted 2 Oct 10:09 PDT iQFOiL U23 World Championships day 5 iQFOiL U23 World Championships day 5 Bright and Pilloni lead the top ten into the medal series Maya Gysler and Stanislaw Trepczynski shine on the penultimate day as the top ten Men and Women secure their places in Saturday's Medal Series by iQFOiL Class Association Posted 2 Oct 09:31 PDT Ferrari Hypersail announces new operational hub Ferrari Hypersail announces new operational hub Livorno, Italy, will serve as headquarters for both shore-based and offshore operations Ferrari Hypersail - the innovative 100-foot full foiling monohull project designed to challenge the oceans - announces its new operational hub in Livorno, located within the Azimut Yachts' spaces. by Ferrari Hypersail Posted 2 Oct 07:47 PDT Beyond Assumptions Beyond Assumptions What Cyclops load data revealed about a mysterious dismasting The case of 'Bloom' highlights the growing importance of load monitoring in offshore sailing. Data recorded by a Cyclops load sensor demonstrates how objective measurements can lead to conclusions very different from initial assumptions. by Cyclops Marine Posted 2 Oct 06:30 PDT 18ft Skiff 2026-27 season preview 18ft Skiff 2026-27 season preview Race 1 of the annual SIXT Spring Championship kicks things off The Australian 18 Footers League's 2026-27 season, which begins next Sunday (October 11) when the fleet lines up for Race 1 of the annual SIXT Spring Championship, should be one of the most exciting in recent times. by Frank Quealey Posted 2 Oct 04:30 PDT Star class Vintage Gold Cup 2026 day 1 Star class Vintage Gold Cup 2026 day 1 Three races, three winners The 2026 Vintage Gold Cup got under way yesterday, October 1st, with three races in light and steady breeze, delivering close racing and three different winners on an ideal opening day for the fleet of classic wooden Stars. by ISCYRA Posted 2 Oct 03:45 PDT Anthony Kotoun is Melges 24 World Champion Anthony Kotoun is Melges 24 World Champion Another regatta wraps up with a St. Mary's College of Maryland Alumnus winning Another world championship sailing regatta wrapped up with a St. Mary's College of Maryland Alumnus crowned champion. Anthony Kotoun '00 placed first at the 2026 Melges 24 World Championship held on Little Traverse Bay in Michigan. by St. Mary's College of Maryland Posted 2 Oct 00:27 PDT Which rocks you on about? Which rocks you on about? Australia is part of the 38th America's Cup. So where are they at? Australia is part of the 38th America's Cup. Given the seconf Preliminary Regatta has just occurred, where is Team Australia at? Best ask CEO, Grant Simmer OAM by John Curnow, Sail-World.com AUS Editor Posted 1 Oct 23:00 PDT Les Voiles de Saint-Tropez day 4 Les Voiles de Saint-Tropez day 4 Various challenges laid down between competitors in the Club 55 Yacht Cup Rainy Thursday, happy Thursday! On this very special day given over to informal gatherings in the playful spirit championed by the Nioulargue, the enthusiasm of the crews signed up triumphed over the damp conditions and elusive breeze. by Maguelonne Turcat Posted 1 Oct 19:51 PDT SailGP: The $6million team? SailGP: The $6million team? Flying Roos could lift their earnings to just under USD $ 6 million after the final two events SailGP has reached new heights in prize money, with the Bonds Flying Roos, having won five of the 11 events and being clear Season 6 leaders, could lift their earnings to just under USD $ 6 million after the final two events in the UAE in November. by Miranda Blazeby, SailGP Posted 1 Oct 19:04 PDT M32 World Championship day 2 M32 World Championship day 2 Scoreboard Shuffler: Tuuci Holds Lead as Rated X Closes In Rated X wins the day, Dingbat takes two bullets and ChinaOne.Ningbo comes alive as the championship reaches its halfway point in Newport. by M32 World Posted 1 Oct 16:42 PDT