53rd Annual Governor's Cup preview 53rd Annual Governor's Cup preview Featuring a race from Annapolis to St. Mary's College of Maryland Sailors from across the region will gather July 31-Aug 1, 2026, for the 53rd Annual Governor's Cup Yacht Race presented by PNC Bank, the oldest and longest overnight race on the Chesapeake Bay. by St. Mary's College of Maryland Posted 24 Jul 15:45 PDT GL52 Ugotta Regatta 2026 day 1 GL52 Ugotta Regatta 2026 day 1 Rolling with the waves Wind conditions started at 15 knots and only grew from there, topping at over 20 knots with big lake chop. by Caroline Rochford Posted 24 Jul 14:07 PDT Edgartown 'Round-the-Island Race preview Edgartown 'Round-the-Island Race preview One of the nation's oldest and most celebrated distance races After a four-year run in June, Edgartown Yacht Club's 'Round-the-Island Race ('RTI) returns to its traditional July dates, starting at 8:00 a.m. on Saturday, July 25. by Barby MacGowan Posted 24 Jul 13:16 PDT British Classic Week day 5 British Classic Week day 5 Saskia and 100-year-old Harlequin win big Due to the weather conditions the traditional race around the Isle of Wight was replaced by a long 'Cowes Week' style course in the central Solent, concluding the 24th edition of British Classic Week. by James Boyd / British Classic Week Posted 24 Jul 12:55 PDT Clipper 2025-26 Race | Grand Finale Live Clipper 2025-26 Race | Grand Finale Live Watch the fleet cross the finish line on Saturday with real-time commentary from expert hosts Experience the excitement of the Clipper Race Grand Finale from the comfort of your home with our exclusive livestream. Watch the fleet cross the finish line, accompanied by real-time commentary from expert hosts. by Clipper Race Posted 24 Jul 09:30 PDT Lanzarote 52 Super Series day 4 Lanzarote 52 Super Series day 4 No racing today in Lanzarote, Sled lead into final day Winds proved too strong for racing to take place today on the island of Lanzarote at the Marina Rubicón Lanzarote 52 SUPER SERIES Sailing Week. by 52 Super Series Posted 24 Jul 08:11 PDT 49er, 49erFX and Nacra 17 Junior Worlds Day 4 49er, 49erFX and Nacra 17 Junior Worlds Day 4 A Long Wait for Wind Locks In the 49er Gold and Silver Split An abandoned race seven and a fleet wide postponement mean today's standings carry over unchanged, with a much friendlier forecast on tap for tomorrow. by Alexia Lahoud Posted 24 Jul 08:07 PDT International Six Metre Europeans overall International Six Metre Europeans overall Bribon claims fifth European Classic title; Duclop crowned Open Champion His Majesty King Juan Carlos I of Spain's ESP16 Bribon has won the International Six Metre European Classic Championship, while Eric Monnin's SUI100 Duclop claimed the European title in the Open fleet. by International Six Metre Association Posted 24 Jul 07:18 PDT Test your best at the 2026 Rolex Big Boat Series Test your best at the 2026 Rolex Big Boat Series Discounted entry fee ends after July 31st After a long summer of tuning up the boat, solidifying the team and locking in race maneuvers, sailors are now preparing to test their best at Rolex Big Boat Series on September 16-20, 2026. by St. Francis Yacht Club Posted 24 Jul 03:48 PDT HFD5 Graphic Display now in full production HFD5 Graphic Display now in full production A replacement and upgrade for the B&G H5000 The HFD5 full colour display is now in full production, as a replacement and upgrade to the discontinued B&G H5000 display. by A+T Instruments Posted 24 Jul 02:30 PDT Fuerteventura PWA Grand Slam Slalom Day 2 Fuerteventura PWA Grand Slam Slalom Day 2 Jenna Gibson and Matteo Iachino continue to lead Jenna Gibson and Matteo Iachino continue to lead, but Justine Lemeteyer and Pierre Mortefon remain within striking distance after another exciting day of racing. by Chris Yates Posted 24 Jul 02:06 PDT Nacra 15 Worlds Plymouth - Runners & Riders Nacra 15 Worlds Plymouth - Runners & Riders 60 teams from 11 nations will be battling out on the water With just a couple of days to go, the excitement is building in anticipation of the Nacra 15 World Championship 2026, jointly hosted in Plymouth by the Plym Yacht Club and Hooe Point Sailing Club. by Nacra 15 World Championship 2026 Posted 24 Jul 01:50 PDT British Classic Week day 4 British Classic Week day 4 Class leaders firming up Summery conditions on the Solent continued for day four of British Classic Week with the Royal Yacht Squadron's race committee led by Peter Saxton, following a one hour postponement to 1300. by James Boyd / British Classic Week Posted 23 Jul 23:20 PDT International Six Metre Europeans day 5 International Six Metre Europeans day 5 Eau Vive back on top in the Open fleet, while Bribon leads the Classics An afternoon start on the fifth and penultimate day of the 2026 International Six Metre European Championship on Lake Geneva, Switzerland saw the event's 50-strong fleet of 30 Classic and 20 Open yachts complete the seventh and penultimate race. by International Six Metre Association Posted 23 Jul 22:56 PDT 2026 J/80 Worlds at CORK, Kingston Day 3 2026 J/80 Worlds at CORK, Kingston Day 3 Buley Sweeps Four Races to Build Commanding Lead James Buley and the Le Tigre team delivered a flawless performance on Thursday, winning all four races to extend their lead at the 2026 J/80 World Championship hosted by CORK/Sail Kingston at Portsmouth Olympic Harbour. by Julie & Christopher Howell Posted 23 Jul 17:04 PDT 49er, 49erFX and Nacra 17 Junior Worlds Day 3 49er, 49erFX and Nacra 17 Junior Worlds Day 3 New leaders emerge across all four fleets as the breeze holds steady The running order flipped today, with the 49er fleet first off the line, yellow and blue groups both racing from 11:00. The wind was still up, just not quite as strong as day one, and once again every fleet got its full three races in without a hitch. by Alexia Lahoud Posted 23 Jul 14:08 PDT Henri-Lloyd Partner with Oyster Yachts Henri-Lloyd Partner with Oyster Yachts Named of Official Clothing Partner, combining more than a century of marine heritage Henri-Lloyd, the iconic British sailing apparel brand renowned for pioneering weatherproof protection for generations of sailors and explorers, has been named the official clothing partner of Oyster Yachts. by Henri-Lloyd Posted 23 Jul 11:30 PDT Sodebo Ultim 3 relaunched Sodebo Ultim 3 relaunched Countdown to the Route du Rhum-Destination Guadeloupe has begun On Thursday, July 23, in Lorient, Sodebo Ultim 3 was relaunched after a maintenance and optimization project that began in early February, following the Jules Verne Trophy. The main upgrade: a new pair of foils. by Sodebo Ultim 3 Posted 23 Jul 11:15 PDT FreeFly-Slalom World Cup victories in Gran Canaria FreeFly-Slalom World Cup victories in Gran Canaria Nia Suardiaz and Francesco Cappuzzo claim top spots Spain's Nía Suardíaz and Italy's Francesco Cappuzzo have been crowned winners of the FreeFly-Slalom World Cup at the Gran Canaria GWA Wingfoil World Cup 2026, staged at El Burrero Beach in Ingenio. by Gabinete de prensa Posted 23 Jul 11:03 PDT SailGP Opens European Summer Series in Portsmouth SailGP Opens European Summer Series in Portsmouth Defending Rolex SailGP Champions Emirates Great Britain race on home water this weekend Defending Rolex SailGP Champions Emirates Great Britain race on home water this weekend, July 25–26. Up to 20,000 fans are expected across the Emirates Great Britain Sail Grand Prix on Southsea Common. by SailGP Posted 23 Jul 10:51 PDT 49er, 49erFX and Nacra 17 Junior Worlds Day 2 49er, 49erFX and Nacra 17 Junior Worlds Day 2 New Leaders Emerge Across All Four Fleets as the Breeze Holds Steady The running order flipped today, with the 49er fleet first off the line, yellow and blue groups both racing from 11:00. by Alexia Lahoud Posted 23 Jul 10:42 PDT When Sailing Events Become Festivals When Sailing Events Become Festivals Events which are breaking out from the norm are thriving This week I'm at Travemünder Woche, the huge sailing and seaside festival in Germany, which is steeped in tradition, but is putting sailing in front of a vast audience. by Mark Jardine Posted 23 Jul 10:00 PDT Lanzarote 52 Super Series day 3 Lanzarote 52 Super Series day 3 Trinity win one but Sled move clear at the top of the standings The race committee led by PRO Maria Torrijo got the timing just right to complete one race at the Marina Rubicon Lanzarote 52 SUPER SERIES Sailing Week, making best use of a weather window which opened between gusts of 30 knots. by 52 Super Series Posted 23 Jul 08:58 PDT Gran Canaria GWA Wingfoil World Cup kicks off Gran Canaria GWA Wingfoil World Cup kicks off Bastien Escofet and Nia Suardiaz both looking to defend their 2025 World Titles Sixteen men and thirteen women lined up for the Gran Canaria GWA Wingfoil World Cup as the event returned to El Burrero for a second consecutive year — this time with FreeFly-Slalom added to the schedule, the first of the 2026 season. by Gemma Hamaini Posted 23 Jul 06:50 PDT Fuerteventura PWA Grand Slam Slalom Day 1 Fuerteventura PWA Grand Slam Slalom Day 1 Jenna Gibson and Matteo Iachino boast perfect records after a brutal first day The opening day of Slalom X at the 2026 Fuerteventura PWA Grand Slam provided a stern test of mettle for the world's best racers as howling winds and a combination of swell and short period chop created havoc out on the racecourse. by Chris Yates Posted 23 Jul 05:45 PDT Francesca Clapcich to set off on Changemakers Tour Francesca Clapcich to set off on Changemakers Tour Three-city journey down the U.S. East Coast will take the team from Boston, MA, to Newport, RI Team Francesca Clapcich Powered by 11th Hour Racing will kick off its very first Changemakers Tour on August 14, 2026. by Team Francesca Clapcich / 11th Hour Racing Posted 23 Jul 05:32 PDT The countdown is on for North Sails Cowes Week The countdown is on for North Sails Cowes Week The stage is set for a spectacular bicentennial event One of the world's most iconic annual regattas is set to celebrate its 200th edition in style, and North Sails is proud to be the title partner, with a shared commitment to help deliver an unforgettable week. by North Sails Posted 23 Jul 04:00 PDT British Classic Week day 3 British Classic Week day 3 Heritage's Harlequin claims pursuit race win For a third day, racing at British Classic Week was wisely delayed by the Royal Yacht Squadron race committee led by Peter Saxton in order for the southwesterly sea breeze to establish. by James Boyd / British Classic Week Posted 22 Jul 23:51 PDT SailGP: Grouped fleets to apply in all events SailGP: Grouped fleets to apply in all events SailGP CEO Russell Coutts has just announced that all racing to be on a Grouped fleet basis SailGP CEO Russell Coutts has just announced that all racing in the Qualifying Rounds will be conducted on a "Group Racing" basis for the rest of Season 6. by Richard Gladwell/Sail-World.com Posted 22 Jul 17:38 PDT 2026 J/80 Worlds at CORK, Kingston Day 2 2026 J/80 Worlds at CORK, Kingston Day 2 James Buley Takes Early Lead After storms and heavy winds kept the fleet ashore for Tuesday's scheduled opening races, the 2026 J/80 World Championship got under way Wednesday on the waters of Lake Ontario, where 34 teams were greeted by gusty conditions averaging about 20 knots. by Julie & Christopher Howell Posted 22 Jul 13:46 PDT 49er, 49erFX and Nacra 17 Junior Worlds Day 1 49er, 49erFX and Nacra 17 Junior Worlds Day 1 Windy Day One in Medemblik Shakes Out Early Leaders Across All Four Fleets Racing finally got going in Medemblik today, and the wind did not disappoint. All four fleets completed a full three races apiece right on schedule, with no delays despite a breeze that pushed toward the top end of the forecast. by Alexia Lahoud Posted 22 Jul 12:48 PDT The 10th annual Camden Classics Cup is here The 10th annual Camden Classics Cup is here See what's happening on the wharf It's that time again! Camden comes alive with the unmistakable energy of the Camden Classics Cup tomorrow! The event blends timeless beauty, spirited competition, and waterfront celebration. by Camden Classics Cup Posted 22 Jul 12:24 PDT Lanzarote 52 Super Series day 2 Lanzarote 52 Super Series day 2 Impeccable Paprec lay down the gauntlet, setting the pace in windy Lanzarote The French Paprec team remain the most consistent performers from a fleet of 13 at a very breezy Marina Rubicón Lanzarote 52 SUPER SERIES Sailing Week and now lead the regatta by two clear points after four races. by 52 Super Series Posted 22 Jul 11:01 PDT International Six Metre Europeans day 4 International Six Metre Europeans day 4 Erica retakes the lead in the Classics while Duclop moves up to first in the Open fleet General recalls and subsequent black flags on the starts of both the Open and Classic fleets ratcheted up the tension amongst the frontrunners on Day 4 of the 2026 International Six Metre European Championships. by International Six Metre Association Posted 22 Jul 09:20 PDT 2026 CYCS continues Maine stretch 2026 CYCS continues Maine stretch Spirit of Tradition and Vintage Divisions competed in one, extended 11 mile race during the regatta The 2026 Boothbay Harbor Yacht Club Regatta and Shipyard Cup challenge may have been cut short due to high winds on the second scheduled day of sailing, but that did not damped the CYCS fleet's spirits or lessen the competition! by Classic Yacht Owners Association Posted 22 Jul 08:37 PDT Find Your EDGE with North Sails Find Your EDGE with North Sails Power When You Need It. Comfort When You Want It. North Has Set The Standard In Crossover Sails. Power When You Need It. Comfort When You Want It. North Has Set The Standard In Crossover Sails. by North Sails Posted 22 Jul 06:30 PDT Azulmarino ORC C at Copa del Rey Mapfre Preview Azulmarino ORC C at Copa del Rey Mapfre Preview The Class with the Greatest Concentration of Champions The reigning World Champion, the reigning European Champion, the European runner-up, and the winners of the Sandberg PalmaVela and the SM La Reina Trophy will go head-to-head in one of the most competitive and unpredictable classes. by Copa del Rey MAPFRE Posted 22 Jul 06:06 PDT The Ocean Race: Two new IMOCAs launched The Ocean Race: Two new IMOCAs launched A behind-the-scenes look at Team Malizia and DMG Mori Sailing Team launched on the same day Two new IMOCAs were launched on the same day. This video from The Ocean Race takes a behind-the-scenes look as Team Malizia and DMG Mori Sailing Team pull back the curtain on their brand-new IMOCA boats. by The Ocean Race Posted 22 Jul 05:58 PDT B14 - The Inclusive Skiff - One Year On B14 - The Inclusive Skiff - One Year On Mixed crews made up half of the championship fleet, and ages ranged from 15 to 71 When the B14 Class Association published The Inclusive Skiff following the 2025 World Championship, the article highlighted something many sailors already knew: the B14 is a high-performance class that welcomes an extraordinary range of competitors. by B14 Class Association Posted 22 Jul 05:11 PDT Marten 72 luxury race boat on the market Marten 72 luxury race boat on the market The Marten 72 can be raced fully crewed, or shorthanded, or quickly converted for luxury cruising. Auckland boutique brokerage McD Yachts is offering a high-performance Marten 72 yacht designed by a world-leading design office, capable of being raced fully crewed, or shorthanded, or quickly converted for luxury cruising. by Richard Gladwell Posted 22 Jul 04:47 PDT