Snakes & ladders round Capri at IMA Maxi Europeans Snakes & ladders round Capri at IMA Maxi Europeans The opening day of inshore and coastal racing A dramatic anti-clockwise lap of Capri launched the opening day of inshore and coastal racing at the IMA Maxi European Championship. by International Maxi Association Posted 25 May 21:04 PDT 79th Annual Block Island Race Recap 79th Annual Block Island Race Recap Christopher Dragon XII, Blitzen, and Thin Man Lead Award Winners The Storm Trysail Club's 79th Annual Block Island Race delivered a classic offshore challenge this weekend as just over 60 boats took on the wet and cold 186-nautical-mile course from Stamford, Conn., around Block Island and back. by Storm Trysail Club Posted 25 May 20:50 PDT Countdown to the 2026 Rolex Sydney Hobart begins Countdown to the 2026 Rolex Sydney Hobart begins Entries to the world-famous event opened today With seven months to go before the 2026 Rolex Sydney Hobart Yacht Race, entries to the world-famous event opened today, Tuesday 26 May. by Cruising Yacht Club of Australia Posted 25 May 20:37 PDT ORC Double-Handed World Championship overall ORC Double-Handed World Championship overall Challenging North Sea Regatta conditions deliver worthy champions The fifth edition of the ORC Double-Handed World Championship concluded in Scheveningen, the Netherlands, after four days of offshore racing on the North Sea, where 29 double-handed teams from eight nations battled for the 2026 world titles. by Offshore Racing Congress Posted 25 May 13:53 PDT IMA Maxi Europeans first inshore day in Sorrento IMA Maxi Europeans first inshore day in Sorrento Tactical racing in light conditions across the Gulf of Naples After the offshore challenge of the 71st Regata dei Tre Golfi, the 2026 IMA Maxi Europeans entered its inshore phase in the waters off Sorrento, with the first coastal race of the series delivering tactical and closely fought racing across all classes. by Tre Golfi Sailing Week Posted 25 May 13:42 PDT La Roche-Posay Racing Team finishes fourth La Roche-Posay Racing Team finishes fourth A promising first regatta in Cagliari Fourth after the eight fleet races of the Louis Vuitton 38th America's Cup Preliminary Regatta Sardinia, the French team concluded its first official competition in the AC40 class with a remarkable improvement. by La Roche-Posay Racing Team Posted 25 May 11:02 PDT La Solitaire du Figaro Paprec Leg 2 day 2 La Solitaire du Figaro Paprec Leg 2 day 2 Two seasoned sailors and a young talent are leading the way The trio leading the way today — made up of two seasoned sailors and a young talent who already claimed a stage victory in 2025 during his rookie season — managed to carve out a small breakaway on the 2nd day of 2nd leg of the Solitaire du Figaro Paprec. by La Solitaire du Figaro Paprec Posted 25 May 08:46 PDT SailGP to Make Rome Debut in 2027 SailGP to Make Rome Debut in 2027 The first event of a three-year partnership will take place in September 2027 The global sail racing championship will arrive in Italy's capital city on September 11-12, 2027, in the first event of a three-year partnership with the City of Rome and the Lazio Region. by SailGP Posted 25 May 05:34 PDT XR 41 shines across major regattas XR 41 shines across major regattas It has been an exceptional month for the XR 41 It has been an exceptional month for the XR 41, with outstanding results across a series of major regattas throughout Europe — a clear demonstration of the yacht's competitive edge and versatility. by X-Yachts Posted 25 May 04:00 PDT Luna Rossa's Preliminary Regatta Sardinia day 3 Luna Rossa's Preliminary Regatta Sardinia day 3 Taking both titles in Cagliari Luna Rossa dominates in Cagliari. The Senior and Y&W teams win the overall title and the Youth & Women's title, respectively by Luna Rossa Challenge Posted 25 May 01:10 PDT Emirates Team NZ runner up in Cagliari Emirates Team NZ runner up in Cagliari Women & Youth team co-helmed by Jake Pye and Erica Dawson finished in overall 5th position. Emirates Team New Zealand finished runner up at the Louis Vuitton 38th America's Cup Preliminary Regatta Sardinia, behind Luna Rossa on their home waters and in front of their passionate home crowd in Cagliari. by Emirates Team New Zealand Posted 24 May 19:53 PDT Luna Rossa wins in Sardinia in sensational fashion Luna Rossa wins in Sardinia in sensational fashion Terrific regatta, terrific organisation It was a day that a Hollywood script writer would find hard to write, but for the hometown favourites Luna Rossa it was one of both high elation and brutal disappointment in front of their incredible fans. by ACP Media Posted 24 May 11:55 PDT GB1 secure a race win on final day in Sardinia GB1 secure a race win on final day in Sardinia Athena Pathway have a difficult afternoon in America's Cup Preliminary Regatta The final day of racing in Sardinia once again delivered glamour conditions, the 14-17 knot south-easterly winds providing perfect racing. by GB1 Posted 24 May 10:45 PDT IMA Maxi Europeans enters its second phase IMA Maxi Europeans enters its second phase Final Regata dei Tre Golfi classes decided While on Saturday morning the faster Maxi 1 and Maxi Grand Prix yachts crossed the Naples finish line of the Regata dei Tre Golfi, the offshore race of the IMA Maxi Europeans, it was only at 2245 last night that Giuseppe Puttini's Shirlaf arrived. by International Maxi Association Posted 24 May 10:37 PDT La Solitaire du Figaro Paprec Leg 2 Start La Solitaire du Figaro Paprec Leg 2 Start Heading for Pornichet in tricky conditions The skippers competing in La Solitaire du Figaro Paprec have just started the second leg between Vigo, Spain, and Pornichet on France's Loire-Atlantique coast — a 450-nautical-mile course that already promises to be as strategic. by La Solitaire du Figaro Paprec Posted 24 May 10:27 PDT A solid finish for Tudor Team Alinghi A solid finish for Tudor Team Alinghi At the Louis Vuitton 38th America's Cup Preliminary Regatta Tudor Team Alinghi closed out the Louis Vuitton 38th America's Cup Preliminary Regatta Sardinia with a more competitive final-day performance, showing improved pace, communication and consistency across the final two fleet races on the gulf of angels. by Tudor Team Alinghi Posted 24 May 10:15 PDT America's Cup: Luna Rossa wins tense Cup opener America's Cup: Luna Rossa wins tense Cup opener Burling delivers for Luna Rossa, but the Ragazzi learn some tough lessons None of the eight teams contesting the first Preliminary Event of the 38th America's Cup, will have come away happy from Cagliari. Even the teams with two boats in the fleet had one good performance offset by an "if only" by the other. by Richard Gladwell, Sail-World Posted 24 May 10:00 PDT America's Cup: Light winds - Day 3 at Cagliari America's Cup: Light winds - Day 3 at Cagliari The official forecast for Day 3 of the AC Preliminary Regatta - Sardinia, is similar to Day 2 The official forecast for Day 3 of the America's Cup Preliminary Regatta - Sardinia, is similar to Day 2. by Richard Gladwell/Sail-World.com Posted 24 May 05:49 PDT WingFoil Racing World Cup Türkiye overall WingFoil Racing World Cup Türkiye overall Picot and Manowiecki finish on top in Urla The final day of the WingFoil Racing World Cup Türkiye in Urla delivered some difficult racing under an unstable sky. Early morning rain threatened to kill the wind, but a building breeze allowed race management to press ahead. by IWSA Media / Andy Rice Posted 24 May 05:08 PDT Henri-Lloyd Archive Sale Henri-Lloyd Archive Sale New lines have landed, including best sellers from previous seasons and summer essentials New lines have just landed, including best sellers from previous seasons and summer essentials. Limited availability across selected styles. by Henri-Lloyd Posted 24 May 04:00 PDT Solitaire du Figaro Paprec Leg 2 preview Solitaire du Figaro Paprec Leg 2 preview Light weather conditions forecast along the Iberian coast and across the Bay of Biscay 36 solo sailors will once again set off on a sprint that could well feel like a long offshore migration under sail. Light weather conditions along the Iberian coast and across the Bay of Biscay are set to make life difficult for the sailors once again. by La Solitaire du Figaro Paprec Posted 24 May 00:14 PDT Major hydraulic issue for GB1 on day 2 Major hydraulic issue for GB1 on day 2 But teammates in Athena Pathway take a race win in Sardinia The British women and youth America's Cup team, Athena Pathway, secured a race win on day two of the Louis Vuitton 38th America's Cup Preliminary Regatta Sardinia, while the British senior team, GB1, was forced to sit out due to a boat issue. by GB1 Posted 23 May 23:02 PDT Emirates Team NZ have a strong Day 2 Emirates Team NZ have a strong Day 2 Day 2 of the America's Cup Preliminary Regatta was a successful day of racing for both Kiwi teams Day 2 of the America's Cup Preliminary Regatta was a successful day of racing for both Emirates Team New Zealand crews in Cagliari today, Saturday. by Emirates Team New Zealand Posted 23 May 22:51 PDT Vive la V12! Alexis Carre wins the IOM Worlds Vive la V12! Alexis Carre wins the IOM Worlds A sailing masterclass and tribute to the late designer at Datchet Water After a fantastic Friday, we were all hoping for another day which would surpass the forecast and provide us with a thrilling conclusion to what has been a spectacular IOM World Championship at Datchet Water Sailing Club. by Mark Jardine Posted 23 May 17:08 PDT Youthful talent shines in beautiful Sardinia Youthful talent shines in beautiful Sardinia A testing racecourse where reading the oscillating pressure accurately was everything After yesterday's wind and waves, the sailors in the Louis Vuitton 38th America's Cup Preliminary Regatta, Sardinia faced a different challenge on a testing racecourse where reading the pressure accurately was everything. by ACP Media Posted 23 May 16:51 PDT Luna Rossa's Preliminary Regatta Sardinia day 2 Luna Rossa's Preliminary Regatta Sardinia day 2 Three very different races, requiring versatility, adaptability, and constant focus A packed Saturday both on shore and on the water in Cagliari for the second and penultimate day of the Preliminary Regatta Sardinia. by Luna Rossa Challenge Posted 23 May 16:37 PDT IMA Maxi European Championship concludes IMA Maxi European Championship concludes Offshore prizes to Galateia and North Star The Maxi One and Maxi Grand Prix classes today finished the Regata dei Tre Golfi, the opening offshore race of the IMA Maxi European Championship. by International Maxi Association Posted 23 May 15:53 PDT 2026 iQFOiL Open Europeans in Portimão overall 2026 iQFOiL Open Europeans in Portimão overall Spectacular Medal Series conclude six days of racing in Portugal The 2026 iQFOiL Open European Championships came to a thrilling conclusion today in Portimão, Portugal, with spectacular Medal Series racing deciding the new European Champions after six demanding days on the Atlantic waters of Praia da Rocha. by iQFOiL Class Association Posted 23 May 15:25 PDT 2026 Star Western Hemisphere Championship overall 2026 Star Western Hemisphere Championship overall Jack Jennings and Pedro Trouche crowned champions on Gull Lake, Michigan The 2026 Star Western Hemisphere Championship came to a close today on Gull Lake after a final day marked by grey skies, persistent showers and challenging conditions that allowed the fleet to complete one last race before the championship was decided. by ISCYRA Posted 23 May 15:05 PDT Tudor Team Alinghi learning the hard way Tudor Team Alinghi learning the hard way At the Louis Vuitton 38th America's Cup Preliminary Regatta Tudor Team Alinghi faced a challenging second day at the Louis Vuitton 38th America's Cup Preliminary Regatta Sardinia, as lighter-than-expected winds and unstable conditions created a difficult afternoon on the gulf of angels. by Tudor Team Alinghi Posted 23 May 11:21 PDT 71st Regata dei Tre Golfi Finish 71st Regata dei Tre Golfi Finish Galateia is once again the star of the IMA Maxi Europeans opening offshore race Galateia is once again the star of the Tre Golfi Sailing Week. The Wally 100 owned by David Leuschen and Chris Flowers claimed line honours in the 71st Regata dei Tre Golfi for the second consecutive year, the offshore race opening the IMA Maxi Europeans. by Tre Golfi Sailing Week Posted 23 May 10:15 PDT 2026 ORC DH Worlds Long Offshore Race day 2 2026 ORC DH Worlds Long Offshore Race day 2 Long Offshore Race enters second day with tight battles across all classes The three-class fleet racing in the 2026 ORC Double Handed Worlds Long Offshore Race got off to a solid start off the beach in Scheveningen, and is making good progress towards finishes expected in the late hours tonight. by Offshore Racing Congress Posted 23 May 10:05 PDT America's Cup: Young Italians keep control - Day 2 America's Cup: Young Italians keep control - Day 2 The Luna Rossa Womens and Youth team tightened their grip at the top of the standings. The Ragazzi or the Luna Rossa Womens and Youth team, tightened their grip at the top of the standings after two days of racing in the first Preliminary Regatta in the 38th America's Cup. by Richard Gladwell, Sail-World Posted 23 May 09:16 PDT Scouting America & Sea Scouts at World Sailing Day Scouting America & Sea Scouts at World Sailing Day Youth maritime engagement helps strengthen the future of sailing and the wider marine sector With just days remaining until the World Sailing Day, participation continue to expand internationally across yacht clubs, sailing schools, marinas, museums, marine businesses and now increasingly among youth sailing and maritime organizations. by World Sailing Day Posted 23 May 07:35 PDT 2027 Antigua Classic Yacht Regatta update 2027 Antigua Classic Yacht Regatta update Pre-registration is open and three yachts have already signed up Pre-registration for the 2027 Antigua Classic Yacht Regatta is now open, and we invite owners, captains, crews, and friends to join us once again in Antigua for another unforgettable celebration of classic yachting. by Antigua Classic Yacht Regatta Posted 23 May 06:11 PDT Steering the Course 2026 returns Steering the Course 2026 returns World Sailing encourages sailors around the world to 'Give to Gain' Steering the Course, World Sailing's global women's sailing festival, is back this year with two opportunities to celebrate and promote women's sailing, inspire women and girls to discover the sport, and bring the community together. by World Sailing Posted 23 May 06:10 PDT Cowes Week announces North Sails as title sponsor Cowes Week announces North Sails as title sponsor New partnership sees return of the iconic fireworks for the Bicentenary Regatta New partnership sees the return of the iconic fireworks for the North Sails Cowes Week Bicentenary regatta. by North Sails Posted 23 May 04:00 PDT Kieler Woche feedback optimizes service quality Kieler Woche feedback optimizes service quality Sailors from up to 60 nations are once again expected to attend Kieler Woche is significantly improving service quality for all participants and setting new standards in digital communication. The modernization of its visibility goes hand in hand with enhanced sporting quality in the sailing regatta. by Kieler Woche Posted 23 May 03:15 PDT America's Cup: Easing breeze - Day 2 at Cagliari America's Cup: Easing breeze - Day 2 at Cagliari The PredictWind forecast concurs with the official one, but shows the breeze beginning to ease The official forecast for Day 2 of the America's Cup Preliminary Regatta - Sardinia, is similar to Day 1. The PredictWind forecast concurs with the official one, but shows the breeze beginning to ease an hour after the start. by Richard Gladwell/Sail-World.com Posted 23 May 02:56 PDT Vaikobi's most reviewed gear - why they love it Vaikobi's most reviewed gear - why they love it Built for the water. Rated by thousands of fans. Designed to perform on and off the water, the Vaikobi UV Ocean Tech Hooded Top is the ultimate combination of sun protection, comfort, and versatility. by Vaikobi Posted 22 May 23:30 PDT