America's Cup: Melges named in US Cup line-up America's Cup: Melges named in US Cup line-up ARC Team USA announce a mix of Cup experience and "Rookie" talent in new sailing squad. ARC Team USA, the US challenger for the 2027 America's Cup have announced an All-American line-up in their AC75 sailing squad. The team contains several mmebers of the American Magic AC75, Youth and Womens America's Cup teams from Barcelona. by Richard Gladwell, Sail-World.com Posted 10 Aug 07:00 PDT San Pedro OCR crowns three champions San Pedro OCR crowns three champions Second week of racing on the LA 2028 Olympic waters The second week of San Pedro OCR came to a close Sunday with 3 pairs of Olympic-class sailors crowned champions on the waters that will host sailing at L.A.'s 2028 Olympic Games. by Meredith Glacken Posted 11 Aug 03:49 PDT RORC Team announced for the 2027 Admiral's Cup RORC Team announced for the 2027 Admiral's Cup Ino Veritas and Beau Ideal will race under the RORC Burgee as a single, fully integrated team The Royal Ocean Racing Club (RORC) has approved a formidable two-boat team for the 2027 Admiral's Cup, bringing together two long-standing RORC members with one clear objective. by Louay Habib / RORC Posted 11 Aug 02:24 PDT GP14 World Championship day 2 GP14 World Championship day 2 Irish Sailors Dominate as Sunshine and Steady Breeze Deliver Superb Conditions After the rain, cold and dramatic wind shifts of opening day, Belfast Lough showed competitors a very different side on Monday as sunshine and a steady north-easterly breeze provided near-perfect conditions for Races Two and Three. by Angela Hunter Posted 11 Aug 01:47 PDT AC Recon: Aug 8 - Kiwis reveal "new" foils AC Recon: Aug 8 - Kiwis reveal "new" foils Emirates Team NZ declared "new" wingfoil components ahead of a sailing session on Saturday Emirates Team NZ declared "new" wingfoil components ahead of a sailing session on Saturday. The "new" component declaration is the first by any team in this America's Cup cycle. by Richard Gladwell, Sail-World Posted 11 Aug 01:12 PDT AC Recon: The Longest Day AC Recon: The Longest Day Luna Rossa – Sailing Day 15, August 7 2026 - Cagliari, Sardinia Italian Challenger Luna Rossa enjoyed another great sailing day in Sardinia's Maestrale, clocking up their longest foiling time yet on Sailing Day 15. by Richard Gladwell, Sail-World Posted 10 Aug 18:20 PDT Ora Cup Ora 2026 at Circolo Vela Arco overall Ora Cup Ora 2026 at Circolo Vela Arco overall Miguel Echavarri and Carlo Milan win the 31st edition The two Gold Fleet final races reshuffle the Junior podium: Spain's Miguel Echavarri wins ahead of USA's Ryan Lee and fellow Spaniard Luca Nueschen. Italy's Annalie Meoni finishes sixth overall and first female. by Elena Giolai Posted 10 Aug 12:52 PDT RORC Round Britain and Ireland Race day 2 RORC Round Britain and Ireland Race day 2 Tactical battle to the Isles of Scilly Twenty-four hours into the 2026 RORC Round Britain and Ireland Race, the fleet is stretched along the English Channel and approaching the next major strategic test to round Land's End and the Isles of Scilly. by Louay Habib / RORC Posted 10 Aug 11:15 PDT North Sails Cowes Week overall North Sails Cowes Week overall Spectacular fireworks display welcomes the start of event's third century North Sails Cowes Week, the 200th anniversary, ended on Friday evening amidst the glitz and triumphs of the prize-giving while thousands of families, visitors, islanders and sailors witnessed the spectacular fireworks display. by Cowes Week Ltd Posted 10 Aug 11:11 PDT Who will claim the 470 Worlds in Enoshima? Who will claim the 470 Worlds in Enoshima? A record-breaking Mixed fleet expected on the starting line The world's best 470 sailors are heading to Japan for the 2026 470 World Championships, taking place in Enoshima from 10-17 August. by International 470 Class Association Posted 10 Aug 06:05 PDT Ora Cup Ora 2026 at Circolo Vela Arco day 2 Ora Cup Ora 2026 at Circolo Vela Arco day 2 Six races after two days on Garda Three more races were completed in a southerly breeze of around 13 to 14 knots. Italy's Valerio Pucci scored three wins and moved into the lead in Cadet Division B. by Elena Giolai Posted 10 Aug 03:38 PDT Morgan Cup Team Race at the New York Yacht Club Morgan Cup Team Race at the New York Yacht Club Host club claims first victory at the event for the first time in 11 years For the first time in more than a decade, the New York Yacht Club emerged victorious at the Morgan Cup Team Race. by Stuart Streuli Posted 10 Aug 00:51 PDT ILCA 4 Youth Worlds overall ILCA 4 Youth Worlds overall Eleni Triantou and Leo Gosling emerged as the big winners Eleni Triantou and Leo Gosling emerged as the big winners as 448 young sailors wrapped up the 2026 ILCA 4 Youth World Championship in Aarhus after a demanding week of strong winds, sunshine and intense racing on Aarhus Bay. by Agustín Argüelles Posted 9 Aug 23:38 PDT GP14 World Championship day 1 GP14 World Championship day 1 Weather tests fleet on dramatic opening day The opening day of racing at the 2026 GP14 World Championships on Belfast Lough delivered a stern test for competitors and race officials alike, as rapidly changing weather conditions forced organisers to abandon the first championship race. by Angela Hunter Posted 9 Aug 12:43 PDT RORC Round Britain and Ireland Race day 1 RORC Round Britain and Ireland Race day 1 32 boats, crewed by 182 sailors from 5 continents, made a clean start The 2026 RORC Round Britain and Ireland Race started with cannon fire from the Royal Yacht Squadron Line in Cowes, marking the start of one of offshore sailing's greatest challenges. by Louay Habib / RORC Posted 9 Aug 12:01 PDT GL52 Little Traverse Cup day 2 GL52 Little Traverse Cup day 2 One flag, two flag, green flag, red flag Day 2 of our final event of the season, Little Traverse Cup, was full of excitement. by Caroline Rochford Posted 9 Aug 10:06 PDT SVG Sailors Show Remarkable Progress SVG Sailors Show Remarkable Progress At Central American and Caribbean Games 2026 The St. Vincent and the Grenadines Sailing Association is celebrating an impressive performance by young sailors Scarlett Hadley and Kai Marks Dasent, who proudly represented the nation in the i420 Class at the 2026 Central American and Caribbean Games. by SVG Sailing Association Posted 9 Aug 06:35 PDT Marine Megafauna in Sailing Guidelines shortlisted Marine Megafauna in Sailing Guidelines shortlisted For the 2026 Sport Positive Awards in the Biodiversity category The Marine Megafauna in Sailing Guidelines, co-authored by World Sailing and the Marine Mammal Advisory Group (MMAG), have been shortlisted for the 2026 Sport Positive Awards in the Biodiversity category. by World Sailing Posted 9 Aug 02:36 PDT GP14 World Championship starts today GP14 World Championship starts today More than 100 boats and over 200 sailors have gathered at the Royal North of Ireland Yacht Club No sooner is the music preparing to fade from Belfast's historic Fleadh than another major international event is taking centre stage, as the 2026 GP14 World Championships officially begin today at the Royal North of Ireland Yacht Club. by Angela Hunter Posted 9 Aug 01:12 PDT Sail On, Katie! Sail On, Katie! Remembering the SB20 Class Legend Katie Jackson (née Ashworth) It is with profound sadness that the SB20 UK Class Association shares the news of the passing of our dear friend, dedicated leader and class pioneer - Katie Jackson (née Ashworth), following a battle with cancer. by Anna Zyk Posted 9 Aug 01:08 PDT New Vaikobi high cut boots for sailing New Vaikobi high cut boots for sailing When the pressure's on - your footwear becomes the critical connection between you and your boat. Our NEW Vaikobi Wave Flex High Cut Boot has been engineered for exceptional grip, flexibity, and ankle support. by Vaikobi Posted 9 Aug 00:00 PDT 44th Copa del Rey Mapfre Prize Giving 44th Copa del Rey Mapfre Prize Giving King Felipe of Spain presents the trophies The Royal Palace of La Almudaina hosted the ceremony to honour the winning teams of this 44th edition. by Copa del Rey MAPFRE Posted 8 Aug 23:14 PDT Fast 72 racer cruiser on the market Fast 72 racer cruiser on the market The Reichel Pugh 72 can be raced fully crewed, or shorthanded, or converted for luxury cruising. Auckland boutique brokerage McD Yachts is offering a high-performance Marten 72 yacht designed by a world-leading design office, Reichel Pugh, and capable of being raced fully crewed, or shorthanded, or quickly converted for luxury cruising. by Richard Gladwell Posted 8 Aug 22:53 PDT Australian Sailing Team 5-week LA block concludes Australian Sailing Team 5-week LA block concludes Training and competition for the squads on the LA 2028 Olympic waters The San Pedro Olympic Classes Regatta wrapped up today in Los Angeles, marking the conclusion of a five-week training and competition block for the Australian Sailing Team National Squads on the LA 2028 Olympic waters. by Lisa Darmanin / Australian Sailing Team Posted 8 Aug 22:29 PDT AC Recon: Mid-winter testing in Kiwiland. AC Recon: Mid-winter testing in Kiwiland. Emirates Team NZ resumed their AC75 sailing program on Wednesday after a two-month break. Emirates Team NZ resumed their AC75 sailing program on Wednesday after a two-month break. It was expected that there would be some changes, but no changes were recorded in component serial numbers on the Recon team's declaration sheet. by Richard Gladwell, Sail-World Posted 8 Aug 18:24 PDT North Sails Cowes Week day 7 North Sails Cowes Week day 7 Seven days of stunning racing produce a host of winners There are many faces to a typical day at Cowes Week. Wet and windy. Wet and windless. Sunny and windless. Sunny and a perfect breeze. by Cowes Week Ltd Posted 8 Aug 15:21 PDT 44th Copa del Rey Mapfre overall 44th Copa del Rey Mapfre overall Vudu laid to rest a full year of hurt when they clinched the Abanca ORC 0 title Finishing with a second place just behind Hispania, the Spanish Navy's ORC 52 skippered by King Felipe, Mauro Gestri's Italian team on Vudu laid to rest a full year of hurt when they clinched the Abanca ORC 0 title today. by Copa del Rey MAPFRE Posted 8 Aug 12:56 PDT ILCA 4 Youth Worlds day 5 ILCA 4 Youth Worlds day 5 Conditions were milder on Aarhus Bay as the Final Series got underway After several days of strong winds and disrupted racing, conditions were milder on Aarhus Bay as the Final Series got underway at the 2026 ILCA 4 Youth World Championships. by Agustín Argüelles Posted 8 Aug 12:36 PDT Ora Cup Ora 2026 at Circolo Vela Arco Day 1 Ora Cup Ora 2026 at Circolo Vela Arco Day 1 Almost 600 young sailors from 44 nations are racing on Lake Garda Almost 600 children and young sailors from all over the world, 44 nations represented and an entire community of families, coaches and supporters gathered on Garda Trentino. by Elena Giolai Posted 8 Aug 11:47 PDT GL52 Little Traverse Cup day 1 GL52 Little Traverse Cup day 1 It took some time, patience and a whole lotta sunscreen It took some time, patience and a whole lotta sunscreen. But after a several hour delay, we were able to squeeze in three light air races before sunset. by Caroline Rochford Posted 8 Aug 11:40 PDT New owner and crew put Hanuman through her paces New owner and crew put Hanuman through her paces The team has recently spent a week training in Palma The new crew of Hanuman recently spent a week training in Palma along with the beautiful J Class yacht's new owner, Italian Giovanni Lombardi Stronati. by J Class Association Posted 8 Aug 07:51 PDT Back where it belongs Back where it belongs The bicentenary has reinvigorated Cowes Week At the end of the day, bicentenaries are just a nice round number, but the effect they can have on events are quite extraordinary. They galvanise people to come together, to push harder, to put on a show and, most of all, attend. by Mark Jardine Posted 8 Aug 06:00 PDT AC Recon: French get renewed momentum AC Recon: French get renewed momentum La Roche-Posay Racing Team recorded the most on-foil run time of the campaign. Maelenn Lemaitre: "Right now I'm a bit tired because after sailing all day I learned so much. I have all this data in my mind, and right now even my name is quite hard to remember!" by Richard Gladwell, Sail-World Posted 8 Aug 02:43 PDT 49er, 49erFX and Nacra 17s at San Pedro OCR Day 3 49er, 49erFX and Nacra 17s at San Pedro OCR Day 3 Top ten up for grabs on final day of Qualifying The race to compete in Saturday's Final is on at San Pedro OCR as shifting leaderboards and narrow point margins across the 49er, 49erFX and Nacra 17 fleets set the stage for a decisive final day of qualifying at the future L.A. 2028 Olympic venue. by Meredith Glacken Posted 7 Aug 16:05 PDT ILCA 4 Youth Worlds day 4 ILCA 4 Youth Worlds day 4 Time on the water exceeds six hours, so the fleet are sent in After Wednesday's racing was cut short by increasing winds and the entire fleet remained ashore on Thursday, sailors were finally able to return to Aarhus Bay today for Day 4 of the 2026 ILCA 4 Youth World Championship. by Agustín Argüelles Posted 7 Aug 15:26 PDT One month till McIntyre Golden Globe Race One month till McIntyre Golden Globe Race A 17-entrant provisional fleet gathers in Les Sables-d'Olonne for final checks With 30 days remaining before the start, skippers from around the world are converging on Les Sables-d'Olonne for the final phase of preparation for sailing's original and most gruelling solo, non-stop, unassisted around-the-world challenge. by Golden Globe Race Posted 7 Aug 13:01 PDT 44th Copa del Rey Mapfre day 4 44th Copa del Rey Mapfre day 4 Italian Mauro Gestri and crew lead Abanca ORC Class 0 into the final day Fourth in the same class last year at just over one year since he started grand prix big boat sailing, Italian Mauro Gestri and crew lead Abanca ORC Class 0 into the last day of 44th Copa del Rey Mapfre after solid day counting two second places. by Copa del Rey MAPFRE Posted 7 Aug 11:52 PDT As the Fleadh Continues, Belfast Lough Prepares As the Fleadh Continues, Belfast Lough Prepares 100 GP14 teams from around the world are arriving While tens of thousands continue to enjoy the atmosphere of the Fleadh in Belfast, another major international event is about to make waves in Northern Ireland as over 200 sailors from across the world arrive in for the 2026 GP14 World Championships. by Angela Hunter Posted 7 Aug 11:39 PDT GL52 Little Traverse Cup - Practice Day GL52 Little Traverse Cup - Practice Day Practice to pickleball makes perfect Conditions were extremely light and practice was delayed several hours. The wind eventually filled in enough for us to get things moving and we ran two rounds of practice starts with a half race. by Caroline Rochford Posted 7 Aug 11:23 PDT CYCS 2026 bids adieu to Maine CYCS 2026 bids adieu to Maine Some of the season's biggest classics fleets enjoyed champagne sailing conditions The Castine Classic Yacht Race, Camden to Brooklin Race, and the Eggemoggin Reach Regatta had some of the season's biggest classics fleets and featured yet another weekend of champagne sailing conditions. by Classic Yacht Owners Association Posted 7 Aug 09:22 PDT