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 11 Nov 02:00 AEDT 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 22:41 AEDT 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 20:45 AEDT 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 20:28 AEDT 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 20:18 AEDT 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 10 Nov 18:48 AEDT 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 10 Nov 15:26 AEDT 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 10 Nov 12:30 AEDT 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 10 Nov 05:51 AEDT 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 10 Nov 05:42 AEDT 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 10 Nov 03:41 AEDT 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 10 Nov 01:24 AEDT 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 10 Nov 01:14 AEDT 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 10 Nov 01:11 AEDT 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 23:30 AEDT 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 20:52 AEDT 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 19:26 AEDT 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 9 Nov 17:42 AEDT 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 9 Nov 17:12 AEDT AC Recon Nov 4-7: French frenzy AC Recon Nov 4-7: French frenzy On Saturday, La Roche-Posay Racing Team finally got a solid training session on the Golfo di Napoli On Saturday, La Roche-Posay Racing Team finally got a solid training session on the Golfo di Napoli, with a 5hr 30 min highly energetic 132tack/gybe session. It was their fourth session of the week. by Richard Gladwell, Sail-World Posted 9 Nov 10:43 AEDT X-Yachts Composites Shipyard Tour X-Yachts Composites Shipyard Tour I toured the yard with Torben Kornum to find out how these stunning yachts are made X-Yachts Composites is where all X-Yachts are manufactured. It's an advanced facility with innovative build techniques, including mould turning machines, advanced composites and vacuum infusion. by Mark Jardine Posted 9 Nov 09:10 AEDT Louis Burton finishes 3rd in the Route du Rhum Louis Burton finishes 3rd in the Route du Rhum Newcomer to the class completes the Ultim podium The 41 year old skipper from Saint Malo crossed the finish line this Sunday, November 8, at 1430hrs local time (1830hrs UTC). by La Route du Rhum-Destination Guadeloupe Posted 9 Nov 09:02 AEDT Inaugural X-15 Wingfoil Worlds overall Inaugural X-15 Wingfoil Worlds overall Five inaugural X-15 world champions crowned in Ibiza Five riders made X-15 history in Ibiza on Sunday, becoming the class's first world champions as late-afternoon racing brought the inaugural championship to a close. by Ava Hider Posted 9 Nov 08:57 AEDT Thomas Coville finishes 2nd in the Route du Rhum Thomas Coville finishes 2nd in the Route du Rhum Underlining his incredible resilience and massive experience. French skipper Thomas Coville took second place on the 13th edition of the Route du Rhum Destination Guadeloupe, bringing his giant Ultim Sodebo UItim 3 across the finish line off Pointe-à-Pitre at 12:42.05 hrs local time (16:42.05hrs hrs UTC). by La Route du Rhum-Destination Guadeloupe Posted 9 Nov 05:58 AEDT Golden Globe Race: Successful rescue of Guy Deboer Golden Globe Race: Successful rescue of Guy Deboer Recovered from Spirit approximately 870 miles east of Rio de Janeiro McIntyre Golden Globe Race sailor Guy deBoer has been recovered from his yacht SPIRIT in a Brazilian Navy rescue in the South Atlantic, approximately 870 miles east of Rio de Janeiro. by Golden Global Race Posted 9 Nov 01:18 AEDT 18ft Skiff SIXT Spring Championship Race 5 18ft Skiff SIXT Spring Championship Race 5 Strong southerly winds, gusting to more than 30-knots, for the Chris Webb Memorial Trophy Strong southerly winds, gusting to more than 30-knots along the east coast of NSW, looked likely to force the abandonment of Race 5 of the 2026 SIXT Spring Championship on Sydney Harbour today. by Frank Quealey Posted 8 Nov 22:29 AEDT Francesca Clapcich in Route du Rhum - Day 7 Francesca Clapcich in Route du Rhum - Day 7 Francesca sailed fast all night, with average speeds of around 20 knots The end of the first week of the Route du Rhum continued to challenge the leading group of IMOCAs, with a gybe to the south followed by a rough night in the strong winds of an active tropical low pressure system. by Team Francesca Clapcich Posted 8 Nov 20:34 AEDT Tom Laperche, SVR-Lazartigue wins Route du Rhum Tom Laperche, SVR-Lazartigue wins Route du Rhum Crossing the finish line in Pointe a Pitre, Guadeloupe Young French skipper Tom Laperche on the giant blue Ultim multihull SVR-Lazartigue crossed the finish line of the Route du Rhum – Destination Guadeloupe off Pointe a Pitre, this Saturday at 22 h 31 min 40 sec (local time) to complete a conclusive victory. by La Route du Rhum-Destination Guadeloupe Posted 8 Nov 16:34 AEDT Guy de Boer requests urgent medical evacuation Guy de Boer requests urgent medical evacuation From Spirit in the South Atlantic during McIntyre GGR McIntyre Golden Globe Race entrant Guy de Boer has requested immediate medical evacuation from his yacht SPIRIT in the South Atlantic after reporting a sudden deterioration in his condition following an onboard accident earlier this week. by Golden Global Race Posted 8 Nov 15:18 AEDT Gitana 18 arrives back in Lorient Gitana 18 arrives back in Lorient Returned to their home port of Lorient early on Saturday afternoon As Guadeloupe prepared to welcome Tom Laperche as Route du Rhum - Destination Guadeloupe race winner, Charles Caudrelier and the Maxi Edmond de Rothschild returned to their home port of Lorient early on Saturday afternoon. by Gitana Team Posted 8 Nov 09:53 AEDT Inspiring the next generation at X-15 Worlds Inspiring the next generation at X-15 Worlds Siren Sundby & Monika Mikkola join wingfoil riders to share advice on preparation and progression Olympic gold medallist Siren Sundby (NOR) and Olympian Monika Mikkola (FIN) joined experienced riders Kamil Manowiecki (POL), Romain Ghio (FRA) and Henry Myers (AUS) for an athlete Q&A at the first X-15 World Championship in Ibiza today. by Ava Hider Posted 8 Nov 08:43 AEDT Victory calling, course record likely Victory calling, course record likely Tom Laperche set to finish the Route du Rhum - Destination Guadeloupe Tom Laperche (SVR) is today closing in on an historic victory on the 13th edition of the Route du Rhum-Destination Guadeloupe solo ocean sprint across the Atlantic from Saint Malo to Guadeloupe. by La Route du Rhum-Destination Guadeloupe Posted 8 Nov 05:22 AEDT New film: triple amputee's Pacific solo voyage New film: triple amputee's Pacific solo voyage British Army veteran Craig Wood has released a film documenting this historic voyage British Army veteran Craig Wood, who overcame life-changing injuries to make history as the world's first triple amputee to sail solo across the Pacific Ocean, setting two Guinness World Records, has launched a film documenting this historic voyage. by Mia Hodgkinson Posted 8 Nov 03:00 AEDT International Moth Worlds 2026 Day 2 International Moth Worlds 2026 Day 2 Enzo Balanger extends his lead with three more races held Melville Waters, the broad, deep section of the Swan River in Perth, was unavailable until 1600 today, but by the time that rolled around we had a solid sea breeze, the Fremantle Doctor. by Sail-World.com and Down Under Sail Posted 8 Nov 02:16 AEDT 44Cup to make its debut in Cartagena next week 44Cup to make its debut in Cartagena next week The final 44Cup of the season is taking place in the Murcia region of southern Spain In the last year the 44Cup has already visited two venues for the first time - Fuerteventura in the Canary Islands and Puntaldia in Sardinia. Next week it will visit a third - Cartagena in the Murcia region of southern Spain. by 44Cup Posted 7 Nov 22:56 AEDT World Sailing welcomes new sustainability experts World Sailing welcomes new sustainability experts To strengthen sport's positive impact World Sailing is pleased to announce two key appointments to its Sustainability team, with Anne-Cécile Turner joining as Head of Sustainability and Alejandro Bacot Tamayo becoming Sustainability Manager. by World Sailing Posted 7 Nov 21:57 AEDT Francesca Clapcich in Route du Rhum - Day 6 Francesca Clapcich in Route du Rhum - Day 6 This morning, 11th Hour Racing was holding fifth position 350 nm behind the leader Corentin Horeau After the events of yesterday, when Francesca lost use of her bowsprit, she has fully recovered her energy, drive, and positive outlook and this morning was talking about her clear goal of trying to finish this race in the best position possible. by Team Francesca Clapcich Posted 7 Nov 19:57 AEDT Be part of the 2026 Beneteau Cup Be part of the 2026 Beneteau Cup Be part of the 2026 Beneteau Cup on Sydney Harbour on Friday November 27 Registrations are now open for the 2026 Beneteau Cup on Friday November 27 on Sydney Harbour hosted by the CYCA. by Sundance Marine Posted 7 Nov 17:59 AEDT J/70 World Council confirms 2028 championships J/70 World Council confirms 2028 championships Three championships added to the 2028 program The J/70 International Class World Council has confirmed the following 2028 Championships: by Julie & Christopher Howell Posted 7 Nov 08:46 AEDT Sitara brings the best of all worlds Sitara brings the best of all worlds The VisionF 82 Sitara brings the comforts of a well-designed apartment to cruising life. With a 9.9-metre beam, a custom interior and a substantial solar and battery installation, the VisionF 82 Sitara brings the comforts of a well-designed apartment to cruising life. by McD Yachts Posted 7 Nov 07:36 AEDT ORC finishes strong in 2026, looks ahead to 2027 ORC finishes strong in 2026, looks ahead to 2027 Based on year-to-date statistics, the system has once again seen growth 57th ORC General Meeting concluded with delegates from around the world conferring to address the needs of their constituents who race boats as varied as Sportboats to Superyachts in the world's largest fair, scientific, transparent system of handicapping by Offshore Racing Congress Posted 7 Nov 06:30 AEDT Route du Rhum - Destination Guadeloupe day 6 Route du Rhum - Destination Guadeloupe day 6 Black Friday for some, golden Saturday awaits Laperche With a little over 500nm to run to the finish line off Pointe-à-Pitre and a lead of nearly 400 miles over second placed Thomas Coville, victory in the 13th edition seems all but assured for Tom Laperche, (SVR Lazartigue). by La Route du Rhum-Destination Guadeloupe Posted 7 Nov 05:03 AEDT RS Sailing Secures Long-Term Investment RS Sailing Secures Long-Term Investment Part of the next stage of RS's strategic growth plan Swedish marine investor Fredriksborgs Förvaltnings AB and the owners of Rototek Ltd join forces to invest in the world's leading dinghy brand, RS Sailing, as part of the next stage of RS's strategic growth plan. by RS Sailing Posted 7 Nov 03:41 AEDT International Moth Worlds 2026 Day 1 International Moth Worlds 2026 Day 1 The Fremantle Doctor left it until late in the day to appear The Fremantle Doctor left it until late in the day to appear, but when it did come in there was a superb breeze for the foilers to knock in three great races. by Sail-World.com and Down Under Sail Posted 7 Nov 00:40 AEDT Can anyone catch Corentin Horeau? Can anyone catch Corentin Horeau? After five days at sea in the tough 13th Route du Rhum Thousands of race fans around the world have been watching the Route du Rhum-Destination Guadeloupe and wondering why so many skippers and boats are getting into difficulties in the middle section of the race. by Ed Gorman / IMOCA Globe Series Posted 6 Nov 23:49 AEDT 2026 J/24 Worlds opens at Sandringham YC 2026 J/24 Worlds opens at Sandringham YC Port Phillip Bay delivered an exacting first test for the J/24 World Championship fleet today. Light and unstable conditions tested the international J/24 fleet in today's Invitation Race before competitors from 10 nations came together for a Welcome to Country, smoking ceremony and Parade of Nations at Sandringham Yacht Club. by Carina Tomietto Posted 6 Nov 23:33 AEDT New Zealand Sailor of the Year winners New Zealand Sailor of the Year winners Seb Menzies and George Lee Rush named as the New Zealand Sailor of the Year Kiwi sailors Seb Menzies and George Lee Rush have capped off a great year on the water by scooping three awards at the 2026 Barfoot & Thompson Yachting Excellence Awards, including sharing the coveted title of Sailor of the Year. by Yachting New Zealand Posted 6 Nov 23:26 AEDT Francesca Clapcich in Route du Rhum - Day 5 Francesca Clapcich in Route du Rhum - Day 5 Bowsprit failure as 11th Hour Racing was holding third position in rough conditions During her fifth night at sea in the Route du Rhum, Francesca experienced a serious setback when the bowsprit on 11th Hour Racing broke as the boat was reaching at speed at a position about 450 nautical miles west of Horta in the Azores. by Team Francesca Clapcich Posted 6 Nov 23:00 AEDT