NYYC's WIC, StFYC's RBBS, SailGP news NYYC's WIC, StFYC's RBBS, SailGP news Women's International Championship, Rolex Big Boat Series, and SailGP news This past week marked the inaugural edition of the NYYC's Women's International Championship, which took place on the waters off of Newport, Rhode Island, and which was contested aboard the NYYC's fleet of identical Mark Mills' designed IC37s. by David Schmidt Posted 22 Sep 08:00 PDT Route du Rhum gathers before the home stretch Route du Rhum gathers before the home stretch The bar has never been set so high in each of the six categories It is already the home stretch, and for the 118 skippers, the pressure is mounting. In just over a month, on Sunday, November 1st in Saint-Malo, they will set off on the most famous of solo ocean sprints, the Route du Rhum - Destination Guadeloupe. by La Route du Rhum-Destination Guadeloupe Posted 22 Sep 11:18 PDT Southern California Sailing Community Event Southern California Sailing Community Event Coming together to help improve American results at LA 2028 In less than two short years the Olympics will be in Los Angeles. The sailing events will take place in San Pedro and Long Beach. The US has a long history of success in sailing at the Olympics. by Layline to LA28 Posted 22 Sep 10:42 PDT ARC Team USA names Preliminary Regatta line-up ARC Team USA names Preliminary Regatta line-up Team will make its competitive debut at the 38th America's Cup in Naples America is back on the racecourse. ARC Team USA has confirmed four sailors who will race aboard its AC40 at the 38th America's Cup Preliminary Regatta, as the new American challenger prepares to line up against its America's Cup rivals for the first time. by ARC Team USA Posted 22 Sep 10:01 PDT Tudor Team Alinghi rolls into Naples in style Tudor Team Alinghi rolls into Naples in style The crew will be the same as for the first pre-regatta in Cagliari After a successful training camp, Tudor Team Alinghi has announced its crew for the second Preliminary Regatta in Naples. This morning, the four selected sailors arrived in style at their base in Nisida. by Tudor Team Alinghi Posted 22 Sep 09:46 PDT Classic Yacht Challenge Series overall Classic Yacht Challenge Series overall Bringing together more than 190 classic yachts for 22 races across 13 regattas From Newport to Martha's Vineyard, through the legendary waters of Penobscot Bay and Nantucket, and back to Southern New England, the Classic Yacht Challenge Series delivered a summer of close competition, exceptional sailing conditions and camaraderie. by Classic Yacht Owners Association Posted 22 Sep 08:29 PDT Sailing with Smart Rig Manager Sailing with Smart Rig Manager Navigating your Live Sailing page We take you through the Smart Rig Manager Live Sailing page: what does it show you and why is it useful? by Cyclops Marine Posted 22 Sep 01:00 PDT La Roche-Posay Racing Team gets down to business La Roche-Posay Racing Team gets down to business At second 38th America's Cup preliminary regatta Now based in Bagnoli, La Roche-Posay Racing Team will compete in the second preliminary regatta on the waters of Naples from 24 to 27 September, eight months before the start of the Louis Vuitton Cup. by K-Challenge Posted 21 Sep 22:24 PDT Melges 24 Worlds ready to race in Harbor Springs Melges 24 Worlds ready to race in Harbor Springs A fleet packed with World Champions, proven campaigns, and top-level talent The preparations are complete, the Opening Ceremony has officially welcomed the international fleet, the practice race is in the books, and tomorrow the battle for the 2026 Melges 24 World Championship titles begins on Little Traverse Bay. by International Melges 24 Class Association Posted 21 Sep 16:17 PDT Rolex Big Boat Series 2026 concludes Rolex Big Boat Series 2026 concludes West Coast's premier regatta featured 4 days in classic San Francisco conditions After four days of thrilling sailing on San Francisco Bay, champions were crowned at the 2026 Rolex Big Boat Series, on September 20, at St. Francis Yacht Club. by St. Francis Yacht Club Posted 21 Sep 11:28 PDT On Board With Ollie! On Board With Ollie! The ex-Charal IMOCA becomes Embrace the Challenge, modified for crewed sailing I went to see Oliver Heer in Gosport to talk about the new (to him) IMOCA 'Embrace the Challenge', which was Jérémie Beyou's Charal. by Mark Jardine Posted 21 Sep 10:00 PDT DutchSail closes Women's Championship with victory DutchSail closes Women's Championship with victory Rounding off the event in style, winning the final race Team DutchSail finished ninth overall at the Women's International Championship in Newport, competing in a fleet of 20 teams. The Dutch crew rounded off the event in style, claiming victory in the tenth and final race. by Bart Salemans Posted 21 Sep 07:46 PDT 16th Défi Azimut overall 16th Défi Azimut overall A fast-paced Défi Azimut Lorient Agglomération was contested in summery conditions Enjoying a fantastic slot in the IMOCA calendar, the Défi Azimut has proven to be a resounding success once again. Right across the fleet, it was evident that the crews still relish this golden opportunity to put pedal to the metal. by Défi Azimut Posted 21 Sep 04:12 PDT Conti and Falcone join Ferrari Hypersail project Conti and Falcone join Ferrari Hypersail project Alongside Project Leader Enrico Voltolini Ferrari Hypersail marks a key milestone in its journey, announcing the first Sailing Team members who will participate in sea trials and the future racing program for the 100-foot full-foiling monohull. by Ferrari Hypersail Posted 21 Sep 02:23 PDT ORC North American Championships 2026 ORC North American Championships 2026 A wide variety of wind conditions and course geometries to test all 30 teams In four days of short and long races held in and out of San Francisco Bay, the St Francis YC's Rolex Big Boat Series served as the perfect test to determine four podiums of new 2026 ORC North American Champions. by Offshore Racing Congress Posted 21 Sep 00:58 PDT Starting premise. Starting premise. There is no doubt that usage and/or ownership has changed, and is still a-changing... There is no doubt that usage and/or ownership has changed, and is still a-changing, across the entire sailing, powerboat and yachting market. We had a good mention of this in, Have it all. Do it all. by John Curnow, Global Editor, Powerboat.World Posted 21 Sep 00:00 PDT New Zhik Superwarm Performance Vest New Zhik Superwarm Performance Vest Built for sailors and watersports athletes who need heat across the torso The Superwarm Performance Vest is built for sailors and watersports athletes who need heat across the torso through cool and cold sessions. 3mm of Superwarm neoprene holds that heat across the chest and back, with the shoulders and arms free to move. by Zhik Posted 20 Sep 22:26 PDT RSYS finishes strongly at NYYC Women Championship RSYS finishes strongly at NYYC Women Championship The invitation-only championship brought together 20 elite teams from 14 nations Royal Sydney Yacht Squadron (RSYS) has completed the New York Yacht Club Women's International Championship in Newport, Rhode Island, delivering a strong regatta performance against one of the world's most accomplished women's sailing fields. by Karyn Gojnich OLY Posted 20 Sep 21:58 PDT Black Foils fifth in Geneva Black Foils fifth in Geneva Kiwis miss a place in the final by just one point after a dramatic deciding race against Swiss New Zealand's Black Foils finished fifth at the Rolex Switzerland Sail Grand Prix, missing a place in the final by just one point after a dramatic deciding race against the home team on Lake Geneva. by James Rigby, Black Foils Posted 20 Sep 15:08 PDT Rolex Switzerland Sail Grand Prix Overall Rolex Switzerland Sail Grand Prix Overall Los Gallos deny Australia to take victory Los Gallos took the win on Lake Geneva - booking their spot in the 2026 Grand Final in Abu Dhabi alongside the Bonds Flying Roos. Spain defeated the Australian crew, who became runners-up for the second consecutive event. by SailGP Posted 20 Sep 11:14 PDT The Original Uniform of Sailing The Original Uniform of Sailing For generations, the rugby shirt has been part of the visual language of sailing For generations, the rugby shirt has been part of the visual language of sailing. On deck, around the marina and ashore, its combination of comfort, durability and simplicity has made it an enduring uniform of life around the water. by Henri-Lloyd Posted 20 Sep 06:30 PDT Sardinia Kiteboard Grand Slam Preview Sardinia Kiteboard Grand Slam Preview In October, the "children of the wind" return to the Gulf of Angels The Sardinia Grand Slam will take place next October 6th-11th, with the Blue Sky beach club in Quartu Sant'Elena (Cagliari) as headquarter. The world champions and other stars of the Olympic kiteboarding discipline are expected to compete. by Sardinia Grand Slam Posted 20 Sep 04:40 PDT Globe40 2028-2029 Interview: Sophie Delannoy Globe40 2028-2029 Interview: Sophie Delannoy "I'm dreaming of Cape Horn" From the Mini Transat to the Globe40, Sophie Delannoy is stepping up to a whole new level! by Sirius Events Posted 20 Sep 03:48 PDT 2026 Women's International Championship overall 2026 Women's International Championship overall Megan Grapengeter-Rudnick and Team Vigilant Cap Dominant Week with Historic Victory On the final day, Megan Grapengeter-Rudnick and Team Vigilant looked surprisingly mortal as they battled through a dying breeze for the final three races of the regatta. by New York Yacht Club Posted 19 Sep 23:03 PDT Rolex Swan Cup overall Rolex Swan Cup overall Record-breaking event concludes in Porto Cervo Porto Cervo bid farewell in the best possible way to the more than 1,800 sailors taking part in the 23rd edition of the Rolex Swan Cup, with a perfect day of racing under clear skies and a north-easterly breeze building from an initial eight knots to 12. by Yacht Club Costa Smeralda Posted 19 Sep 22:46 PDT Black Foils right in the mix after Geneva - Day 1 Black Foils right in the mix after Geneva - Day 1 Black Foils well paced in Rolex Switzerland Sail Grand Prix final after a strong Day 1 New Zealand's Black Foils are right in the mix for the Rolex Switzerland Sail Grand Prix final after a strong opening day on Lake Geneva. by James Rigby, Black Foils Posted 19 Sep 15:25 PDT Victory goes to Macif in the 48 Heures Azimut Victory goes to Macif in the 48 Heures Azimut Sam Goodchild has been almost untouchable this year It was well ahead of croissant time when Sam Goodchild made it back to Lorient La Base this morning. by Défi Azimut Posted 19 Sep 11:23 PDT Rolex Switzerland Sail Grand Prix Day 1 Rolex Switzerland Sail Grand Prix Day 1 Swiss Light Up Shifty Opening Day on Lake Geneva A light, shifty opening day on Lake Geneva saw five different winners in five fleet races. The Explora Journeys Swiss SailGP Team gave the crowds a reason to cheer, finishing on the podium in two of three fleet races. by SailGP Posted 19 Sep 11:00 PDT 4-Star Wissant Wave Classic Finals Day 4-Star Wissant Wave Classic Finals Day 16 year old Degrieck storms to women's victory Reigning World Champion Marc Paré wins the latest chapter of an extraordinary title battle with five time World Champion Philip Köster, while Belgium's Sol Degrieck claims her 2nd World Cup victory and announces herself as the leader of a new generation. by International Windsurfing Tour Posted 19 Sep 10:44 PDT 2026 OK Dinghy Autumn Trophy overall 2026 OK Dinghy Autumn Trophy overall Matt Howard wins after a spectacular week on the Côte d'Azur Matt Howard has won the 2026 OK Dinghy Autumn Trophy in Bandol after a spectacular week on the Côte d'Azur with wind, waves, sunshine and rosé. Charlie Cumbley took second with Tim Petetin third. by Robert Deaves Posted 19 Sep 09:52 PDT 470 Open European Trophy & Master's Cup overall 470 Open European Trophy & Master's Cup overall A spectacular final in Portorož, Slovenia The 470 Open European Trophy & Master's Cup 2026 came to a spectacular final in Portorož, Slovenia, with three races held off the coast of Piran today in challenging north-easterly bora winds and a wavy race course. by International 470 Class Association Posted 19 Sep 09:36 PDT US Sailing Announces Athlete Selection Procedures US Sailing Announces Athlete Selection Procedures For LA28 Olympic Games and 2027 Pan American Games The 2028 Olympic Games will take place from July 14-30, 2028. The Sailing events will be held in two venues: Belmont Shore (Windsurfing and Kite events) and the Port of Los Angeles (Dinghy, Skiff, and Multihull events). by US Sailing Posted 19 Sep 08:50 PDT Charter your way into the serious fun Charter your way into the serious fun At the 2027 St. Maarten Heineken Regatta You don't have to own a race boat or even arrive with a full crew to experience the legendary sailing and shoreside atmosphere of the St. Maarten Heineken Regatta. by St. Maarten Heineken Regatta Posted 19 Sep 08:45 PDT ABYMA unveils action-packed event calendar ABYMA unveils action-packed event calendar Te schedule promises an unprecedented array of world-class competitions The Antigua and Barbuda Yachting and Marine Association (ABYMA) is thrilled to announce the official launch of the event calendar for the 2026-2027 yachting season. by Antigua and Barbuda Marine Association Posted 19 Sep 07:38 PDT RC44s gear up for 16th World Championship RC44s gear up for 16th World Championship Taking place next week on the Solent, out of Cowes The 2026 World Championship for the RC44s will take place next week on the Solent, out of Cowes, where the high performance one design class is once again being hosted by the Royal Yacht Squadron and Team Aqua owner Chris Bake. by 44Cup Posted 19 Sep 02:59 PDT Sam Goodchild wins the 48 Heures Azimut Sam Goodchild wins the 48 Heures Azimut Completing the 556-mile course in 1 day, 14 hours, 48 minutes and 21 seconds It was once again the perfect race for Sam Goodchild. After taking the lead from the start in the Groix channel, Macif Santé Prévoyance rounded both marks of the race's 560-mile grand triangle course in first place. by Défi Azimut Posted 18 Sep 23:47 PDT 4-Star Wissant Wave Classic update 4-Star Wissant Wave Classic update Arthur and Alice Arutkin lead the French charge as the 2026 Wissant titles are decided today FINALS DAY at the 4-STAR Wissant Wave Classic begins at 7:30am today, with the competition going straight into the Men's Quarterfinals and Women's Semifinals - and by the end of the day, the 2026 Wissant Champions will be crowned. by International Windsurfing Tour Posted 18 Sep 22:20 PDT 2026 Women's International Championship Day 4 2026 Women's International Championship Day 4 A Day on Hold Sets Up a Thrilling Final Day Despite an abundance of patience, the wind never stabilized to the point that the Race Committee for the 2026 Women's International Championship presented by State Street Investment Management and SPY was comfortable sending the sailors up the course. by New York Yacht Club Posted 18 Sep 17:15 PDT Black Foils looking to move on from Valencia Black Foils looking to move on from Valencia NZ's Black Foils want to move up in the Rolex Switzerland Sail Grand Prix this weekend New Zealand's Black Foils head into the Rolex Switzerland Sail Grand Prix this weekend, looking to apply the lessons from Valencia as the championship's European leg concludes in Geneva. by James Rigby, Black Foils Posted 18 Sep 16:32 PDT Rolex Swan Cup Day 3 Rolex Swan Cup Day 3 Mistral wind delivers another spectacular day The Mistral set the tone once again for the third and penultimate day of racing at the 23rd Rolex Swan Cup, blowing at 16 knots for the opening starts and reaching 22 knots, with gusts of 25, during the closing stages on the windward-leeward course. by Yacht Club Costa Smeralda Posted 18 Sep 14:30 PDT