Island Offshore Race to the Arctic Leg 3 Finish Island Offshore Race to the Arctic Leg 3 Finish The fleet has reached Sandnessjøen after completing the longest and most tactical leg of the race The fleet in the inaugural Island Offshore Race to the Arctic has reached Sandnessjøen after completing the longest and most tactical leg of the race. by Race to the Arctic Posted 4 Jul 01:22 AEST AC Recon: France takes on an Atlantic seaway AC Recon: France takes on an Atlantic seaway France and Italy both sailed in the backend of the week, and for the French their final session Botín, new to the AC75, said he was still getting used to the sail and foil control systems and how they work together, and attributed the early difficulty to swell and a current against the wind. It was also a big day for Brit Leigh McMillan. by Richard Gladwell, Sail-World Posted 4 Jul 00:24 AEST Hispania Faces the Challenge Hispania Faces the Challenge Following Vesper's Winning Legacy at the Copa del Rey Mapfre The TP52 Hispania, the Spanish Navy's new training boat, will be one of the major attractions at the 44th Copa del Rey Mapfre. Her debut in the Bay of Palma has generated considerable anticipation and immediately presents the team with a double challenge. by Copa del Rey MAPFRE Posted 4 Jul 00:06 AEST Dragon Europeans at Helsinki Day 4 Dragon Europeans at Helsinki Day 4 Tusse Tallberg Takes Finland to Victory as Light Winds Set Up a Thrilling Final Day The penultimate day of the Dragon European Championship in Helsinki tested competitors with light and unpredictable conditions. The Race Committee planned two races but made it clear that completing even one would be a challenge. by Sofie Parikka Posted 3 Jul 19:04 AEST Discover Carl's Top Sail Picks & Clearance Deals Discover Carl's Top Sail Picks & Clearance Deals Carl has handpicked six sails as his top recommendations Carl has handpicked 6 sails as his top recommendations – each carefully inspected and rated 8/10 or higher. These are quality sails that offer excellent value, making them ideal if you are looking to upgrade your inventory without stretching your budget. by Sail Exchange Posted 3 Jul 17:41 AEST Bass Strait Cup Launches Bass Strait Cup Launches As Three Iconic Ocean Races Set Sail The coming offshore season presents Victorian sailors with a rare opportunity: three iconic Category 2 ocean races, a brand-new interstate trophy, and the chance to finish the year on one of Australia's most respected offshore courses. by Cyrus Allen / ORCV Media Posted 3 Jul 15:34 AEST Entries open for the 2026 Lipton Cup Regatta Entries open for the 2026 Lipton Cup Regatta Visiting competitors will receive complimentary berthing for the entire weekend The countdown to one of Victoria's premier sailing events has begun, with entries now officially open for the 2026 Lipton Cup Regatta, to be held at Royal Yacht Club of Victoria from 20-22 November 2026. by Camilla Bett Posted 3 Jul 08:16 AEST Preparations underway ahead of the AEGEAN 600 Preparations underway ahead of the AEGEAN 600 The record turnout of 73 entries from 21 nations are assembling The team members representing this year's record turnout of 73 entries from 21 nations are assembling now here at Olympic Marine in their final preparations for Sunday's start of the AEGEAN 600. by Hellenic Offshore Racing Club Posted 3 Jul 07:44 AEST Formula Kite Youth Europeans & Open Masters Day 1 Formula Kite Youth Europeans & Open Masters Day 1 Everything on the line: First points on the board as title races begin in Gizzeria Light winds gradually gave way to a strengthening thermal breeze as racing got under way at the Formula Kite Youth European Championships and KiteFoil Open Masters World Championships. by International Kiteboarding Association Posted 3 Jul 06:31 AEST Thailand & Italy on 52 Super Series 2027 Calendar Thailand & Italy on 52 Super Series 2027 Calendar Racing in Asia for the first time in its history The 52 Super Series will race in Asia for the first time in its history during 2027 when two regattas will be hosted in Thailand in February and March. by 52 Super Series Posted 3 Jul 04:46 AEST 29er World Championship 2026 Kicks Off Tomorrow 29er World Championship 2026 Kicks Off Tomorrow While the opening ceremony isn't until tomorrow evening, the venue is already buzzing The 2026 29er World Championship is officially underway at the Kiel-Schilksee Olympic Sailing Center, and while the opening ceremony doesn't take the stage until tomorrow evening, the venue is already buzzing. by International 29er Class Posted 3 Jul 04:32 AEST 49er, 49erFX & Nacra 17 Junior Worlds Preview 49er, 49erFX & Nacra 17 Junior Worlds Preview 115 teams from more than 25 countries are currently entered The International 49er Class Association, in collaboration with the Royal Yacht Club Hollandia and the Dutch High Performance Sailing Classes, announces the current entry list for the 2026 Junior World Championships. by 49er and Nacra 17 Sailing Posted 3 Jul 04:09 AEST GKSS Match Cup Sweden and Nordea Women's Trophy D3 GKSS Match Cup Sweden and Nordea Women's Trophy D3 High Winds Halt Marstrand Showdown as Quarterfinals Hang in Balance A strong weather front sweeping across Sweden's west coast brought racing to an abrupt halt on Thursday, leaving the quarterfinal battles poised as high winds forced officials to suspend competition. by WMRT Posted 3 Jul 02:11 AEST A memorable weekend for the X-Yachts Community A memorable weekend for the X-Yachts Community Midsummer holds a special place in Scandinavian culture Midsummer holds a special place in Scandinavian culture, and this year it truly showed its best side as 15 X-Yachts and a total of 80 guests gathered in Juelsminde for the annual Community Event from June 19-21. by X-Yachts Posted 2 Jul 21:00 AEST Dragon Europeans at Helsinki Day 3 Dragon Europeans at Helsinki Day 3 Sweden's Young Dragons Stun the Fleet as Germany Climbs to Overall Lead Day three of the Dragon European Championship in Helsinki delivered another day of sunshine, shifting winds, and plenty of tactical mindgames — with two contrasting races that reshuffled the standings and produced one of the stories of the regatta so far. by Sofie Parikka Posted 2 Jul 20:40 AEST LA28 Olympic Games Technical Delegate appointments LA28 Olympic Games Technical Delegate appointments Approved by World Sailing, the global governing body for the sport World Sailing, the global governing body for the sport, has approved the appointment of two Technical Delegate positions for the LA28 Olympic sailing competition. by World Sailing Posted 2 Jul 20:35 AEST America's Cup Recon: France has short sail America's Cup Recon: France has short sail France and Italy both sailed earlier this week. For the French it was their first sail since 2024. France and Italy both sailed earlier this week. For the French it was their first sail since they competed in the 2024 America's Cup regattas in Barcelona. It would appear that there were some gremlins, which is to be expected. by Richard Gladwell, Sail-World Posted 2 Jul 20:25 AEST Gitana 18 four months to Route du Rhum start Gitana 18 four months to Route du Rhum start Above and below decks video of Gitana 18, now in sea-trial and in four months from a race start. Lorient is witness to two exciting foiling projects - the America's Cup team La Roche-Possay Race Team sailing their AC75, and the Ultim 105ft trimaran Gitana 18 destined to become the world's fastest trans-oceanic sailing yacht. by Gitana Team Posted 2 Jul 11:59 AEST America's Cup: Kiwis update on Italian team America's Cup: Kiwis update on Italian team In a recently released video by the team, Burling and Junior update on progress. Several top New Zealand America's Cup sailors and coaches have joined Italy's Luna Rossa in their bid for a home-country America's Cup win in July 2027. In a recently released video by the team, Burling and Junior update on progress. by Richard Gladwell/Sail-World.com Posted 2 Jul 11:06 AEST Iconic Three Peaks Race returns to Tasmania Iconic Three Peaks Race returns to Tasmania One of Tasmania's most iconic endurance events will return at Easter 2027 One of Tasmania's most iconic endurance events will return at Easter 2027 after a 13-year hiatus, with more than 50 boats and 100 competitors already expressing interest in the revival of the legendary Three Peaks Race. by Eliza Grey Posted 2 Jul 08:32 AEST GKSS Match Cup Sweden and Nordea Women's Trophy D2 GKSS Match Cup Sweden and Nordea Women's Trophy D2 Swedish teams rule Marstrand as Engström and Carlsson into semifinals Sweden's home teams thrilled local fans Monday as Oscar Engström and Martina Carlsson surged to the top of the standings at the halfway point of the 2026 GKSS Match Cup Sweden and Nordea Women's Trophy. by WMRT Posted 2 Jul 06:42 AEST Take the long way home Take the long way home A few days ago, my phone lit up with a WhatsApp call from Michael 'Spiesy' Spies It was an email from Rob Brown OAM that was the genesis for The Kings of the Lowriders. During the calls that ensued, Michael 'Spiesy' Spies name came up. by John Curnow, Sail-World.com AUS Editor Posted 2 Jul 06:00 AEST 2026 Youth Sailing Worlds Update 2026 Youth Sailing Worlds Update Over 400 sailors already confirmed With six months to go, registration for the 2026 Youth Sailing World Championships has exceeded 400 sailors across all classes. by Prow Media Posted 2 Jul 03:05 AEST World Champion vs European Champion World Champion vs European Champion A Blockbuster Copa del Rey Mapfre Duel in Sail Racing ORC A The Sail Racing ORC A class will once again be one of the highlights of the 44th Copa del Rey Mapfre, featuring a world-class fleet led by the reigning ORC World Champion and the reigning European Champion. by Copa del Rey MAPFRE Posted 2 Jul 01:24 AEST Dragon Europeans at Helsinki Day 2 Dragon Europeans at Helsinki Day 2 Bluebottle Dominates Race 3 as German Sapphire Storms Back to Win Race 3 Day two of the Dragon European Championship in Helsinki delivered two contrasting races in shifting conditions — and by the end of it, the leaderboard had been shaken up considerably. by Sofie Parikka Posted 1 Jul 22:11 AEST Vaikobi Appoints Exclusive Distributor in Japan Vaikobi Appoints Exclusive Distributor in Japan Starboard Japan appointment strengthens Global Expansion Vaikobi, the Australian-owned performance watersports brand trusted by paddlers, sailors and foilers worldwide, today announced a partnership with Starboard Japan, led by Nakagama Yoichi, to establish "Vaikobi Japan" as its exclusive distributor in Japan. by Vaikobi Posted 1 Jul 06:30 AEST First Phase Completed at Foiling Week 2026 First Phase Completed at Foiling Week 2026 Finley Dickinson wins in the 40 boat Switch One Design fleet The first phase of the 13th edition of Foiling Week has come to a close. Until July 5th, the international event continues to bring the global foiling community together in Malcesine. by Nicola Maggio Posted 1 Jul 05:31 AEST Race to the Arctic fleet ready for Leg 3 Race to the Arctic fleet ready for Leg 3 Next is a 250-nautical-mile challenge north from Kristiansund to Sandnessjøen The Island Offshore Race to the Arctic fleet is enjoying a well-earned lay day in Kristiansund today after completing two demanding offshore legs. Tomorrow morning at 10:00, the race resumes with Leg 3 - a 250-nautical-mile challenge north. by Race to the Arctic Posted 1 Jul 02:47 AEST TP52 Worlds, Kiel Week, and Bermuda Race news TP52 Worlds, Kiel Week, and Bermuda Race news The sailing world has been delivering its share of high-level news While the mainstream sports world has been (rightly) dominated by the ongoing World Cup for the last couple weeks, the sailing world has also been delivering its share of high-level news. by David Schmidt Posted 1 Jul 01:00 AEST Clipper Race fleet begins final ocean crossing Clipper Race fleet begins final ocean crossing Departing Washington, DC for Oban, Scotland The Clipper Round the World Yacht Race fleet has departed Washington, DC on its final ocean crossing of the 2025-26 edition, setting course across the North Atlantic for Oban, Scotland, as teams enter the closing leg of the global race route. by Kathryn Pridie Posted 30 Jun 22:33 AEST Dragon Europeans at Helsinki Day 1 Dragon Europeans at Helsinki Day 1 The opening day delivered everything sailing fans could ask for The fleet kicked off one of the season's most anticipated regattas off Helsinki on Monday, with a day that delivered everything sailing fans could ask for: postcard-perfect conditions, bold tactical calls, and a tightly fought battle for the lead. by Sofie Parikka Posted 30 Jun 21:12 AEST Winter Interclub Series at Hunters Hill Winter Interclub Series at Hunters Hill 139 sailors took part in the three events in total The 2026 Winter Interclub Series concluded on Sunday at Hunters Hill Sailing Club, capping off another highly successful winter season. Across the three-event series, 130 Optimist sailors took part. by Thomas Jacobsen Posted 30 Jun 19:20 AEST SMIRW: Expanding horizons SMIRW: Expanding horizons SeaLink Magnetic Island Race Week the pivot for owners and crews The main event for visiting yachties to Far Northern Queensland is SeaLink Magnetic Island Race Week (SMIRW) - but Magnetic Island is also the pivot for owners and crews who like to expand their horizons while away from home. by Di Pearson/SMIRW media Posted 30 Jun 12:34 AEST AC Recon: Third AC75 starts testing AC Recon: Third AC75 starts testing The French America's Cup team, La Roche-Posay Racing Team, has splashed and tow tested their AC75. The French America's Cup team, La Roche-Posay Racing Team has splashed and tow tested their AC75 from Lorient France. We have video of the launch and tow-test, plus an interview with Antoine Carraz, Technical Director for the French team. by Richard Gladwell, Sail-World Posted 30 Jun 12:30 AEST GKSS Match Cup Sweden and Nordea Women's Trophy D1 GKSS Match Cup Sweden and Nordea Women's Trophy D1 Spectacular opening day in Marstrand, Sweden Sunshine, fresh winds and hundreds of spectators combined to deliver a spectacular opening day of the 2026 GKSS Match Cup Sweden, as eighteen of the world's best match racing teams launched their campaigns on the iconic waters off Marstrand. by World Match Racing Tour Posted 30 Jun 12:25 AEST Excess Asia Pacific news - Monthly update Excess Asia Pacific news - Monthly update Excess Tour Queensland a smashing success! The Excess 13 is quickly building its fan base in Australia following its highly successful Australian premiere at the 2026 Sanctuary Cove International Boat Show in May. by Excess Asia Pacific Posted 30 Jun 08:08 AEST La Roche-Posay Racing unveils new livery La Roche-Posay Racing unveils new livery The relaunch sends a strong message ahead of the 38th America's Cup The third AC75 to be relaunched by a team competing in the America's Cup, the La Roche-Posay Racing Team's boat - now resplendent in the azure blue and white colours of its title sponsor - returned to the water for its first sail since leaving Barcelona. by K-Challenge Posted 30 Jun 06:19 AEST 25th Admiral's Cup entries open 1st July 2026 25th Admiral's Cup entries open 1st July 2026 The schedule has been published, setting out the key dates and activities The Royal Ocean Racing Club (RORC) announces that entries will open on 1 July 2026 for the 2027 Admiral's Cup, marking the 25th edition of one of offshore racing's most prestigious international team competitions. by Louay Habib / RORC Posted 29 Jun 23:30 AEST TNL Pindar: Shipping Catalyst 45 to Italy TNL Pindar: Shipping Catalyst 45 to Italy TNL Pindar deliver Lloyd Stevenson Boats stunning new Catalyst 50 to Italy for the Django syndicate. TNL Pindar has celebrated another successful premium export, partnering with Lloyd Stevenson Boatbuilders to deliver their stunning new Catalyst 50 to Italy for the Django syndicate. by TNL Pindar Posted 29 Jun 23:08 AEST America's Cup: Italians extend tech partnership America's Cup: Italians extend tech partnership The collaboration addresses key workflows and integrated digital engineering technologies The collaboration will support the team in managing increasingly complex engineering workflows and accelerating decision-making across simulation, structures, systems and technical development. by Luna Rossa Posted 29 Jun 21:03 AEST Boris Herrmann to take on the Route Du Rhum 2026 Boris Herrmann to take on the Route Du Rhum 2026 Just one week to go until the launch of their new IMOCA race yacht With just one week to go until the launch of their new IMOCA race yacht, Team Malizia and skipper Boris Herrmann are pleased to confirm his Route du Rhum-Destination Guadeloupe 2026 campaign. by Team Malizia Posted 29 Jun 20:43 AEST 25th Argentario Sailing Week Overall 25th Argentario Sailing Week Overall The epic conclusion and results The final day of the 25th Argentario Sailing Week - Miramis Trophy 2026, organised by the Yacht Club Santo Stefano, began with one of the most emotional moments of the entire event. by Joseph Sawyer Posted 29 Jun 19:33 AEST 49er, 49erFX & Nacra 17 Europeans Preview 49er, 49erFX & Nacra 17 Europeans Preview A fitting follow-on to what's already been a huge month of racing in Germany The countdown is officially on. In just seven days, the best 49er, 49erFX, and Nacra 17 sailors in Europe and plenty of visiting fleets from outside the continent will hit the water in Eckernförde, Germany, for the 2026 European Championship. by 49er and Nacra 17 Sailing Posted 29 Jun 18:49 AEST AC Recon: Luna Rossa - Flying fix - June 26 AC Recon: Luna Rossa - Flying fix - June 26 Luna Rossa crew undertake mainsail fix while foiling fast downwind off Cagliari Italian America's Cup Challenger, Luna Rossa put in another long 5hr day in the 2027 America's Cup cycle, from the team's base in Cagliari, Sardinia. Sail Design team member Marco Capitani gives an insight into the team's sail development process. by Richard Gladwell, Sail-World Posted 29 Jun 12:13 AEST 44Cup Marstrand 2026 Overall 44Cup Marstrand 2026 Overall Charisma back on track after final no wind day After three days of superb conditions, an isobar free southern Sweden left the final three races unsailed at the 44Cup Marstrand, third event of the 2026 season for the high performance owner-driver one designs. by 44Cup Posted 29 Jun 03:25 AEST Kieler Woche 2026 Day 9 Kieler Woche 2026 Day 9 Hungarians claim 15th FD Worlds title Kieler Woche, held in the height of summer, concluded on Sunday (June 28) with the final sailing races in the international classes. Szabolcs Majthenyi and András Domokos from Hungary were crowned Flying Dutchman world champions - for the 15th time. by Kieler Woche Posted 29 Jun 03:00 AEST B14 Global Championship at Torbay overall B14 Global Championship at Torbay overall The heat has been on in Torbay The heat has been on in Torbay, with one day lost due to lack of wind and searing heat. Day 4 was marginally better but searing heat still. Some had questioned whether they had the right kit for the conditions as the experienced another light wind day. by Mark Barnes Posted 28 Jun 23:37 AEST One week to the start of the AEGEAN 600 One week to the start of the AEGEAN 600 Entries are gathering now at the world-class facilities at Olympic Marine Teams from 21 nations are assembling now and completing their final preparations for the start of the 6th edition of the AEGEAN 600 organized by the Hellenic Offshore Racing Club (HORC) and the host venue at Olympic Marine. by Hellenic Offshore Racing Club Posted 28 Jun 23:15 AEST