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Maxi Edmond de Rothschild's debut flight
Starboard foil fitted to the Ultim trimaran
© Yann Riou - polaRYSE / Gitana S.A.
Scorching International Paint Poole Regatta
Sam Laidlaw's Aguila wins IRC Europeans and prestigious Canford Cup
© Paul Wyeth / www.pwpictures.com
Luna Rossa wins in Sardinia
Terrific regatta, terrific organisation
© Ian Roman
Vive la V12!
Alexis Carre wins the IOM Worlds
© Mark Jardine
Tom Dolan (Kingspan) claims victory in Vigo
57th La Solitaire du Figaro Paprec stage 1 over
© Thomas Campion
Atto 1.2t: Versatile, affordable load sensing
Atto 1.2t: Versatile, affordable load sensing
Wireless load sensors within reach for every sailor
Originally developed for the 36th America's Cup, smartlink wireless load sensors from Cyclops have permeated every kind of sailing, from dinghy racing to weekend cruising.
by Cyclops Marine
Posted 29 May 17:30 UTC
J/70 Corinthian World Championship day 4
J/70 Corinthian World Championship day 4
Dime Edges Ahead as Title Fight Tightens Before Final Day
The leaderboard tightened even further Friday at the J/70 Corinthian World Championship, hosted by Club La Pelle and Union Nautique Marseillaise, as the fleet completed one race before unstable conditions shut down further racing for the day.
by Julie & Christopher Howell
Posted 29 May 16:13 UTC
The Return of the Range Rover Sardinia Cup
The Return of the Range Rover Sardinia Cup
After a 14-year hiatus, the event rejoins the IRC calendar
After a 14-year hiatus, the Range Rover Sardinia Cup rejoins the IRC calendar; with over half the fleet powered by North Sails.
by North Sails
Posted 29 May 15:00 UTC
ROCKWOOL Racing Denmark SailGP Team appoints CCO
ROCKWOOL Racing Denmark SailGP Team appoints CCO
Dan Ritchie brings more than a decade of experience across Formula 1 and the English Premier League
The American Magic-owned ROCKWOOL Racing Denmark SailGP Team has appointed Dan Ritchie as Chief Commercial Officer, strengthening the team's commercial leadership as SailGP continues its rapid international growth.
by American Magic
Posted 29 May 14:34 UTC
Tom Dolan leads after La Solitaire du Figaro Leg 2
Tom Dolan leads after La Solitaire du Figaro Leg 2
Mastering an unpredictable course that swung from total calm to 40-knot gusts
Tom Dolan delivered a remarkable Second Leg of the Solitaire du Figaro, mastering an unpredictable course that swung from total calm to 40-knot gusts.
by Tom Dolan - Kingspan Sailing
Posted 29 May 13:18 UTC
Vendée Arctique is not a race to be taken lightly
Vendée Arctique is not a race to be taken lightly
IMOCA class talks to Sam Goodchild and Arnaud Boissières
With four wins in the last five races, just about everything Sam Goodchild touches in sailing right now turns to gold. The IMOCA Globe Series defending champion prepares for the third edition of the Vendée Arctique-Les Sables D'Olonne
by Ed Gorman / IMOCA Globe Series
Posted 29 May 12:37 UTC
High Pressure for 2026 IRC European Championship
High Pressure for 2026 IRC European Championship
Which took place during the International Paints Poole Regatta
An extremely successful 2026 IRC European Championship took place during the International Paints Poole Regatta, on the south coast of the UK, over the May Bank Holiday weekend with high pressure bringing light winds and temperatures of up to 30°C.
by RORC Rating Office
Posted 29 May 10:45 UTC
Hanuman heading to Europe
Hanuman heading to Europe
An exciting future in the hands of a new owner
The renowned J Class yacht Hanuman is in the middle of the Atlantic this week on course for a new home in Europe following her sale to a well known Italian yachtsman.
by J Class Association
Posted 29 May 09:47 UTC
UpWind by MerConcept wraps up a strong half season
UpWind by MerConcept wraps up a strong half season
Securing qualification for the Route du Rhum
Following Acts 1 and 2 of the Ocean Fifty Series in Sainte-Maxime and Ajaccio, the UpWind by MerConcept project has completed an intense and promising first half of the season.
by UpWind by MerConcept
Posted 29 May 09:25 UTC
IMA Maxi Europeans Conclude
IMA Maxi Europeans Conclude
V, Jolt, Cippa Lippa X and Fra' Diavolo crowned champions
The fourth and final day of inshore and coastal racing at the IMA Maxi European Championship in Sorrento saw the winners confirmed in the smaller classes while in Maxi 1 and Maxi Grand Prix today's final race proved the decider.
by International Maxi Association
Posted 28 May 22:08 UTC
Too cold for a rashie? Too warm for a thermal?
Too cold for a rashie? Too warm for a thermal?
Vaikobi base layer tops now come in a sleeveless tank and a short sleeve tee design
Vaikobi base layer tops now come in a sleeveless tank and a short sleeve tee design - giving you versatility when the apparent temperature starts to drop.
by Vaikobi
Posted 28 May 20:30 UTC
IMA Maxi Europeans Inshore Overall in Sorrento
IMA Maxi Europeans Inshore Overall in Sorrento
V, Jolt, Cippa Lippa X and Fra Diavolo crowned Champions
The IMA Maxi European Championship 2026 came to a close today in Sorrento, at the end of a spectacular week of racing in the Gulf of Naples as part of the Tre Golfi Sailing Week.
by Tre Golfi Sailing Week
Posted 28 May 19:33 UTC
J/70 Corinthian World Championship day 3
J/70 Corinthian World Championship day 3
Hedgehog holds narrow lead after spectacular day in Marseille
After two days defined by light and unpredictable breeze, the fleet at the 2026 J/70 Corinthian World Championship enjoyed the conditions they had been waiting for on Thursday.
by Julie & Christopher Howell
Posted 28 May 19:10 UTC
La Solitaire du Figaro Paprec Stage 2 concludes
La Solitaire du Figaro Paprec Stage 2 concludes
A landmark win for Paul Loiseau moves him up to fourth place in the provisional overall standings
After an intense and particularly demanding leg, Paul Loiseau (Région Bretagne - CMB Espoir) claimed victory this Thursday in Stage 2 of La Solitaire du Figaro Paprec, raced between Vigo and Pornichet.
by La Solitaire du Figaro Paprec
Posted 28 May 18:56 UTC
2026 Giorgio Armani Superyacht Regatta day 2
2026 Giorgio Armani Superyacht Regatta day 2
Moat in the Blue division and Liberty Squared in the White division were today's winners
The Giorgio Armani Superyacht Regatta has so far offered participants back-to-back perfect days on the water. A Mistral wind of around 16 to 18 knots allowed the superyacht fleet to complete a 33-mile coastal race today.
by Yacht Club Costa Smeralda
Posted 28 May 18:27 UTC
One month to go until Bangor Regatta
One month to go until Bangor Regatta
Royal Ulster YC has received over 40 entries already
The countdown is well and truly on to Bangor Regatta. Hosted by Royal Ulster Yacht Club, Bangor Regatta 2026 will run from the 25th to the 28th June. The Organising Committee are really pleased to announce that they have over forty yachts entered.
by Rory Flannigan
Posted 28 May 18:19 UTC
RORC De Guingand Bowl Race 2026 Preview
RORC De Guingand Bowl Race 2026 Preview
A technical test with offshore bite
The RORC De Guingand Bowl Race marks the seventh race in the 2026 RORC Season's Points Championship—the world's largest offshore racing series.
by Louay Habib / RORC
Posted 28 May 18:18 UTC
Double race weekend for TF35
Double race weekend for TF35
Mies Grand Prix with the Genève-Rolle-Genève sandwiched in the middle
The TF35 Trophy resumes this weekend with the second event of the season: the Mies Grand Prix on May 29 and 31. Sandwiched in between is the Genève-Rolle-Genève long-distance race on Saturday, May 30.
by TF35 Trophy
Posted 28 May 16:47 UTC
Mini in May 2026 Finish
Mini in May 2026 Finish
Julien Letissier wins the 13th edition after a race full of twists and turns
Julien Letissier (1069 - Branchet) emerged victorious in the 13th edition of the Mini en Mai, a race that will be remembered for years to come.
by Société Nautique de La Trinité-sur-Mer
Posted 28 May 16:07 UTC
La Solitaire du Figaro Paprec Leg 2 Finish
La Solitaire du Figaro Paprec Leg 2 Finish
Paul Loiseau (Region Bretagne - CMB Espoir) takes the win
Paul Loiseau crossed the finish line in Pornichet as the winner* this Thursday, May 28 at 2:52:05 PM (French time). It took him 3 days, 22 hours, 52 minutes, and 5 seconds to complete the theoretical 450-mile course.
by La Solitaire du Figaro Paprec
Posted 28 May 14:27 UTC
X-Yachts evolve and expand operational platform
X-Yachts evolve and expand operational platform
Consilidating boatbuilding processes in Poland while Haderslev remains central to the business
At X-Yachts, the production facilities in Poland have been part of X-Yachts for 15 years and remain an important element in how we work with capacity, quality assurance and scalability.
by X-Yachts
Posted 28 May 13:30 UTC
Maxi Edmond de Rothschild's debut flight
Maxi Edmond de Rothschild's debut flight
Starboard foil fitted to the Ultim trimaran 3 months after launching
Fitted with its first foil - a Y-shaped pendulum appendage of unprecedented dimensions inspired by America's Cup monohulls - the 32-metre giant completed its first runs in full flight.
by Gitana Team
Posted 28 May 11:51 UTC
SailGP: Balanger gets his break
SailGP: Balanger gets his break
Enzo Balanger steps onto the DS Automobiles Team France F50 for the first time in raciing
This weekend's Mubadala New York Sail Grand Prix will mark Enzo Balanger's SailGP debut, with the French sailor stepping onto the DS Automobiles Team France F50 for the first time in racing conditions at one of the League's most unpredictable venues.
by SailGP Media
Posted 28 May 09:51 UTC
Zhik confirms Dinghy Hiking Performance leadership
Zhik confirms Dinghy Hiking Performance leadership
Built to help sailors hike harder for longer
Zhik, the global high performance water sports brand trusted by Olympic and World Champions, continues to set the benchmark in dinghy hiking with a complete product system engineered around connection, support and sustained power.
by Zhik
Posted 28 May 04:55 UTC
25th Grand Prix de l'École Navale
25th Grand Prix de l'École Navale
France INQ Championship held during the event
The Grand Prix de l'Ecole Navale takes place every year on Ascension Day and comprises three days of regattas for around ten one-design classes, as well as an Osiris race for light cruisers and the French Interseries Championship for Sport Keelboats.
by Michel Pélegrin d'Almeïda
Posted 28 May 04:13 UTC
Vertigo crew confirmed for Rolex Sydney Hobart
Vertigo crew confirmed for Rolex Sydney Hobart
Seven of his eight crew members locked in for the 81st edition by January
Many yacht owners competing in the Rolex Sydney Hobart Yacht Race don't finalise their crew until days out from the start. But not Timothy Olding, owner of the Summit 35 Vertigo, representing the Royal Yacht Club of Victoria.
by Cruising Yacht Club of Australia
Posted 28 May 03:56 UTC
SailGP: First image of new Black Foils F50
SailGP: First image of new Black Foils F50
It would seem that Black Foils fans will again see the Kiwi team, sailing at Canada SailGP, Halifax
It would seem that Black Foils fans will again see the New Zealand team, sailing at Canada SailGP, Halifax in less than a month.
by Richard Gladwell/Sail-World.com
Posted 27 May 23:10 UTC
IMA Maxi Europeans Day 3
IMA Maxi Europeans Day 3
Discards place fresh complexion on the results
On day three of the IMA Maxi European Championship out of Sorrento, the 27 maxi yachts and trio of catamarans competing were sent off around the Gulf of Naples on coastal courses in a south to southwesterly wind that peaked at 14 knots.
by International Maxi Association
Posted 27 May 21:22 UTC
Switzerland heats up as teams ready for qualifiers
Switzerland heats up as teams ready for qualifiers
Only six days remain until the first races of the African and Oceanian Qualifiers
Only six days remain until the first races of the African and Oceanian Qualifiers begin. Teams arrived in Switzerland on Monday to test the venue, familiarize themselves with the SSL yachts, and complete their final preparations ahead of the competition.
by SSL Media
Posted 27 May 20:50 UTC
2026 Giorgio Armani Superyacht Regatta day 1
2026 Giorgio Armani Superyacht Regatta day 1
Perfect Porto Cervo sailing conditions, with a steady Mistral wind of around 14 knots
Day one of the Giorgio Armani Superyacht Regatta delivered perfect sailing conditions, with a steady Mistral wind of around 14 knots. At 12.05 p.m., the 100-foot Dubois yacht Nostromo led the fleet away right on schedule.
by Yacht Club Costa Smeralda
Posted 27 May 20:47 UTC
DS Automobiles SailGP Team France set for New York
DS Automobiles SailGP Team France set for New York
Academy sailor Enzo Balanger steps into the wing trimmer role
DS Automobiles SailGP Team France is preparing to compete this weekend at the prestigious Mubadala New York Sail Grand Prix, taking place May 30-31 on the Hudson River beneath the Manhattan skyline.
by France SailGP Team
Posted 27 May 18:10 UTC
IMA Maxi Europeans Inshore Day 3 in Sorrento
IMA Maxi Europeans Inshore Day 3 in Sorrento
Jethou takes the lead in the Maxi Grand Prix division
IMA Maxi Europeans continued in the Gulf of Naples, organized by the Circolo del Remo e della Vela Italia in synergy with the IMA, in collaboration with the YC Italiano of Genoa and the Reale YC Canottieri Savoia, with the support of Rolex and Loro Piana.
by Tre Golfi Sailing Week
Posted 27 May 17:56 UTC
J/70 Corinthian World Championship day 2
J/70 Corinthian World Championship day 2
Celestial takes early lead as light Mediterranean breeze tests fleet
The 2026 J/70 Corinthian World Championship continued Wednesday with another challenging day of light and variable conditions on the Golfe de Marseille, hosted by Club La Pelle and Union Nautique Marseillaise.
by Julie & Christopher Howell
Posted 27 May 17:50 UTC
La Solitaire du Figaro Paprec Leg 2 day 4
La Solitaire du Figaro Paprec Leg 2 day 4
The rookies strike back
When she started the second leg of La Solitaire du Figaro Paprec from Vigo last Sunday, Marie Gendron (Kereis SNCF Voyageurs) would have signed up straight away to be leading the fleet.
by La Solitaire du Figaro Paprec
Posted 27 May 16:39 UTC
#TeamMusto's Pam Lee and Will Harris join forces
#TeamMusto's Pam Lee and Will Harris join forces
Ambassadors race together in the CIC Normandy Channel Race
Two of Musto's long-standing brand ambassadors, Irish offshore racer Pamela Lee and Team Malizia co-skipper Will Harris, will team up together to take on the 2026 CIC Normandy Channel Race which starts on 31 May 2026.
by Musto
Posted 27 May 15:30 UTC
Barcolana58 registration now open
Barcolana58 registration now open
Ahead of the 58th edition, Barcolana today "launched" a new way of telling its story.
The highly anticipated return of Nave Vespucci, the new slogan "Be Barcolana", the mascot "Lelio", the new colours of the official polo shirt, an events calendar featuring both established favourites and exciting new additions.
by Barcolana
Posted 27 May 13:41 UTC
La Solitaire du Figaro Paprec start postponed
La Solitaire du Figaro Paprec start postponed
Leg 3 pushed back a day, after seeing Leg 2's weather conditions
Due to the weather conditions encountered by the fleet during Leg 2 of La Solitaire du Figaro Paprec, between Vigo and Pornichet, the ETA of the leading competitors is now expected from late Thursday afternoon onwards.
by La Solitaire du Figaro Paprec
Posted 27 May 13:17 UTC
Golden Globe Race offers 24/7 livestream
Golden Globe Race offers 24/7 livestream
One-way live window into selected yachts racing around the world
The 2026 Golden Globe Race will give followers something never before seen in solo around-the-world racing: a 24/7 one-way live window into selected yachts racing around the world, without giving sailors any modern communication or navigation advantage.
by Golden Globe Race
Posted 27 May 12:15 UTC
New Luggage from Musto
New Luggage from Musto
Built to Travel Further
Tough enough for the journey ahead, holdalls and luggage are must-have accessories for life on the water.
by Musto
Posted 27 May 11:00 UTC
Vasco da Gama Ocean Race overall
Vasco da Gama Ocean Race overall
Durban yachts duel their way down the Wild Coast to East London
Only two seconds separated the front runners in this year's 55th Vasco da Gama Ocean Race that started offshore of Durban on Sunday 24 May.
by Sophie Thompson
Posted 27 May 10:09 UTC