ALMA Class Globe 580 – Breaking all the Rules? ALMA Class Globe 580 – Breaking all the Rules? Circumnavigating the globe is the unattainable dream for most sailors Circumnavigating the globe is the unattainable dream for most sailors, while solo racing around the world is considered extreme at best and too expensive for most? That assumption has now been turned upside down. by ALMA Clas Globe 5.80 Posted 23 Jan 15:41 HKT Incredible GLOBE40 Leg 4 Finish Incredible GLOBE40 Leg 4 Finish Seconds split Belgium Ocean Racing - Curium and Credit Mutuel After nearly 7,000 miles of ocean racing, Belgium Ocean Racing - Curium and Credit Mutuel finish the stage in the incredible situation with a gap that is counted in seconds. by Sirius Events Posted 23 Jan 14:12 HKT 29er Asian Championship Preview 29er Asian Championship Preview Being held as as part of Sun Hung Kai & Co. Hong Kong Race Week 2026 From 27 January to 1 February, the International 29er Class turns its focus to Hong Kong, where the 2026 29er Asian Championship will be contested as part of Sun Hung Kai & Co. Hong Kong Race Week 2026. by 29er Class Posted 23 Jan 10:10 HKT America's Cup: Match dates announced America's Cup: Match dates announced The 38th America's Cup Match will begin on July 10, 2027 from Naples. The 38th America's Cup Match will begin on July 10, 2027 from Naples, and is expected to conclude by the following weekend. by Richard Gladwell/Sail-World NZ Posted 23 Jan 09:27 HKT Sodebo Ultim 3 set for Storm Ingrid Sodebo Ultim 3 set for Storm Ingrid The final massive hurdle in their Jules Verne Trophy record attempt Nearly 1,500 nautical miles (2,778 km) remain to the finish line of the Jules Verne Trophy between Ushant and Lizard Point. However, the team know that these final hours will be extremely challenging. by Sodebo Ultim 3 Posted 23 Jan 04:50 HKT ILCA Under 21 World Championships 2026 day 4 ILCA Under 21 World Championships 2026 day 4 Margins at the top of both fleets continue to shrink With the final series now fully underway in Lanzarote, margins at the top of both fleets continue to shrink. A demanding fourth day of racing delivered shifting conditions, decisive moments and further changes in the standings. by Agustín Argüelles Posted 23 Jan 04:37 HKT The Famous Project CIC update The Famous Project CIC update Impossible seas, strong winds from the wrong direction, a damaged boat... There is much thinking, pondering, and mentalizing aboard the Maxi trimaran IDEC SPORT from The Famous Project CIC. by Agence TB Press Posted 22 Jan 22:41 HKT 505, OK & 470 Australian Nationals Days 3 & 4 505, OK & 470 Australian Nationals Days 3 & 4 The fleet woke to a scorching day with land temperatures reaching 40c After four races over the first two days, the OK Dinghy fleet took a rostered day off to go to take the customary photo selfies with the quokkas on Rottnest Island. by Jonny Fullerton of Regatta Services Posted 22 Jan 21:58 HKT RORC Transatlantic Race overall winner declared RORC Transatlantic Race overall winner declared Olivier Magre and skippered by his son Antoine Magre on Palanad 4 take the trophy The Royal Ocean Racing Club has confirmed Mach 50 Palanad 4 (FRA), owned by RORC Member Olivier Magre and skippered by his son Antoine Magre, also a RORC Member, as the overall winner of the 2026 RORC Transatlantic Race on IRC corrected time. by Louay Habib / RORC Posted 22 Jan 19:04 HKT Mini Globe Race Atlantic Dash for Recife Mini Globe Race Atlantic Dash for Recife 24,000 miles of this 28,000 mile race now complete The 1,700 miles from Cape Town to Saint Helena was in classic South Atlantic trade-wind conditions—mostly moderate, occasionally unstable, and fast enough to turn the passage into a genuine match race for the front of the fleet. by McIntyre Mini Globe Race Posted 22 Jan 17:31 HKT The Ocean Race 2027 promises the ultimate test The Ocean Race 2027 promises the ultimate test A mammoth opening leg from Alicante to Auckland will be the longest in race history With less than a year until the start of The Ocean Race 2027, the world's top fully-crewed offshore sailing competition confirms a record-breaking opening leg that will take crews halfway around the world. by The Ocean Race Posted 22 Jan 16:01 HKT GLOBE40 Leg 4 Update: Two leaders neck & neck GLOBE40 Leg 4 Update: Two leaders neck & neck A final twist 300 miles from the Valparaiso finish line With less than 300 miles to go to the finish in Valparaiso, the GLOBE40 seems poised to deliver a final twist in this fourth leg, a scenario only it seems to have in store. by Sirius Events Posted 22 Jan 13:08 HKT ILCA Under 21 World Championships 2026 day 3 ILCA Under 21 World Championships 2026 day 3 Qualifying Series Complete in Lanzarote Slovenia's Luka Zabukovec has moved into the overall lead in ILCA 7, while Ginevra Caracciolo continues to assert her authority in the women's fleet at the end of the qualifying series, which gives way to the finals starting tomorrow. by Agustín Argüelles Posted 22 Jan 06:41 HKT America's Cup Partnership formally initiated America's Cup Partnership formally initiated During the Teams Presentation for the Louis Vuitton 38th America's Cup in Naples, Italy In the grand hall of the Palazzo Reale in Naples, before the key governmental and regional architects of bringing the Louis Vuitton 38th America's Cup to Italy, the world's media were present to witness the unveiling of the America's Cup Partnership. by America's Cup media Posted 21 Jan 23:45 HKT The Ocean Race: Auckland is first stop in 2027 The Ocean Race: Auckland is first stop in 2027 The 14,000 nautical mile passage will be part of the toughest test of a team in sport With one year to go, The Ocean Race 2027 is set to deliver the ultimate test in offshore sailing with a monster of an opening leg from Alicante to Auckland – the longest in race history. by Auckland Unlimited Posted 21 Jan 23:01 HKT Sting in the tail for Sodebo Ultim 3 Sting in the tail for Sodebo Ultim 3 As they close in on the Jules Verne Trophy record After 36 days and 17 hours at sea, Thomas Coville and his team have just 2,000nm to go on their Jules Verne Trophy record attempt, but the conditions ahead they have to face are the strongest winds and the biggest seas of their entire circumnavigation. by Mark Jardine / Team Sodebo Posted 21 Jan 22:05 HKT Britain's America's Cup Team unveils GB1 identity Britain's America's Cup Team unveils GB1 identity And confirms Dylan Fletcher as 38th America's Cup Helm Britain's America's Cup Team, representing the Challenger of Record, Royal Yacht Squadron Racing Ltd, has unveiled GB1. The bold new team name and identity signals a new era of British racing on the world's most demanding sailing stage. by GB1 Posted 21 Jan 17:20 HKT Emirates renews backing of ETNZ Emirates renews backing of ETNZ A more than two-decade-long partnership with the New Zealand America's Cup team Emirates has renewed its more than two-decade-long partnership as naming sponsor of the Defender of the America's Cup, Emirates Team New Zealand, extending one of the longest-standing and most iconic sponsorships in international sailing. by Emirates Team New Zealand Posted 21 Jan 15:03 HKT 505, OK & 470 Australian Nationals Days 1 & 2 505, OK & 470 Australian Nationals Days 1 & 2 A couple of SailGP sailors could not resist the temptation to wriggle into their trapeze harnesses Fremantle SC has organised a joint Australian National Championship for three classes including the 5o5, OK Dinghy and 470 at a renowned first class sailing venue on the Indian Ocean coast of West Australia. by Jonny Fullerton of Regatta Services Posted 21 Jan 12:55 HKT ASV-Berlin statement concerning Walross 4 ASV-Berlin statement concerning Walross 4 Sadly, the RORC Transatlantic Race crew member has passed away As reported yesterday, a serious accident occurred aboard the ASV-Berlin Club yacht, WALROSS 4, participating in the Royal Ocean Racing Club's Transatlantic Race from Lanzarote to Antigua. Sadly, the crew member has passed away. by RORC Posted 21 Jan 08:18 HKT Kieler Woche boosts top regatta program for 2026 Kieler Woche boosts top regatta program for 2026 Olympic classes will once again form a single unit in the first half of the week Kieler Woche connects, according to the motto of the 2026 sailing and summer festival, both on the regatta courses off Schilksee and at the event venues on land. by Kieler Woche Posted 21 Jan 06:25 HKT ILCA Under 21 World Championships 2026 day 2 ILCA Under 21 World Championships 2026 day 2 Battling the shifts on a demanding day in Lanzarote Unpredictable, shifty and at times frustrating, the conditions on Day 2 of the 2026 ILCA Under-21 World Championships in Lanzarote delivered a true test of adaptability. With the wind refusing to settle, sailors were pushed to their limits. by Agustín Argüelles Posted 21 Jan 06:24 HKT GWA Wingfoil World Cup Düsseldorf concludes GWA Wingfoil World Cup Düsseldorf concludes Indoor event lights up new wingfoil season Spain's Nia Suardiaz and Ancor Sosa grabbed wins at the novel indoor wingfoil World Cup in thrilling action at Boot Düsseldorf, the world's largest boat show which attracts hundreds of thousands of visitors. by Ian MacKinnon Posted 20 Jan 21:24 HKT Palanad 4 blasts home in RORC Transatlantic Race Palanad 4 blasts home in RORC Transatlantic Race Mach 50, skippered by Antoine Magre, sets a powerful reference point for the IRC fleet The Mach 50, skippered by Antoine Magre, blasted across the finish line at over 20 knots of boat speed, bringing an intense transatlantic race to a spectacular conclusion and setting a powerful reference point for the IRC fleet still at sea. by Louay Habib / RORC Posted 20 Jan 21:04 HKT 52 Super Series announces new clothing partner 52 Super Series announces new clothing partner Signing a new partnership agreement with Zhik The 52 SUPER SERIES have signed a new partnership agreement with leading global high performance technical clothing brand Zhik which will see the company become official supplier of technical clothing. by 52 Super Series Posted 20 Jan 13:58 HKT SailGP: Umpires view of the Kiwi collision SailGP: Umpires view of the Kiwi collision Sail-World has obtained a video from the UmpApp used to determine fault in the spectacular collision Sail-World has obtained a video from the UmpApp used to determine fault in the spectacular collision between Black Foils (NZL) and the Switzerland SailGP Team. by Richard Gladwell, Sail-World.com/nz Posted 20 Jan 12:33 HKT Emergency incident on board Walross 4 Emergency incident on board Walross 4 Serious incident aboard the Nissen 56 yacht during the RORC Transatlantic Race On Monday 19 January 2026, the Race Committee of the Royal Ocean Racing Club (RORC) was notified of a serious incident involving a crew member on board the Nissen 56 yacht Walross 4, which is competing in the RORC Transatlantic Race. by RORC Posted 20 Jan 07:52 HKT ILCA Under 21 World Championships 2026 day 1 ILCA Under 21 World Championships 2026 day 1 Wind, rain and tight racing mark opening day in Lanzarote Strong offshore winds and rain showers set the tone on Day 1 of the ILCA Under-21 World Championships. Two races were completed across all fleets, with reigning champions and rising stars seizing early leads in a challenging and tactical opening. by Agustín Argüelles Posted 20 Jan 04:23 HKT World Sailing Championships 2027 Test Event NoR World Sailing Championships 2027 Test Event NoR Notice of Race published ahead of event in Gdynia World Sailing has officially published the Notice of Race for the test event for the 2027 World Sailing Championships in Gdynia. by World Sailing Posted 20 Jan 02:02 HKT Genova becomes a hub for ocean action Genova becomes a hub for ocean action As The Ocean Race brings a week of inspiring events to Italy The Ocean Race is transforming Genova into a centre of ocean action the week of 26-30 January with three major Ocean Health activities designed to inform, inspire and mobilise the next generation. by The Ocean Race Posted 19 Jan 23:40 HKT Lanzarote brings together the best youth sailors Lanzarote brings together the best youth sailors ILCA Under 21 World Championships starts today Marina Rubicón, located in the south of the island of Lanzarote, Spain, will host from Monday 19 January until 24 January the ILCA Under 21 World Championships, one of the major events on the international youth sailing calendar. by Lanzarote Sailing Center Posted 19 Jan 19:15 HKT Final sprint for the Jules Verne Trophy record Final sprint for the Jules Verne Trophy record Sodebo Ultim 3 crosses equator to the northern hemisphere This Monday, January 19th, at 4:20 AM, Thomas Coville, Benjamin Schwartz, Frédéric Denis, Pierre Leboucher, Léonard Legrand, Guillaume Pirouelle, and Nicolas Troussel on Sodebo Ultim 3 crossed the equator and are back in the northern hemisphere. by Mark Jardine / Team Sodebo Posted 19 Jan 16:39 HKT 2025-26 Australian 18ft skiff Championship overall 2025-26 Australian 18ft skiff Championship overall The Balmain team lift the title after another sensational day's racing The Balmain team of Henry Larkings, Tom Grimes and Lachlan Pryor became the 2025-26 Australian 18ft skiff champions following another sensational day's racing in constantly changing conditions on Sydney Harbour today. by Frank Quealey Posted 19 Jan 15:08 HKT New Vaikobi Gen2 V-Grip Gloves New Vaikobi Gen2 V-Grip Gloves Retaining the proven grip, durability, and feel of Gen1, now with more hand and finger protection Our Gen2 Gloves retain the proven grip, durability, and feel of Gen1, now with more hand and finger protection, and longer wrist cuffs for extra sun and abrasion coverage - with no extra bulk. by Vaikobi Ocean Performance Posted 19 Jan 14:08 HKT NZ ILCA Nationals - GBR and USA win titles - Day 4 NZ ILCA Nationals - GBR and USA win titles - Day 4 Beckett and Reineke crowned champions as gale force winds cancel the final days racing. With a gale warning in place and 45 knot gusts on the course area by 9am there was no question of any racing being possible on the final day on the 2026 NZ ILCA Nationals. by Nick Page Posted 19 Jan 12:53 HKT Raven collects monohull line honours & IMA Trophy Raven collects monohull line honours & IMA Trophy In the RORC Transatlantic Race There were sighs of relief from both the owner and crew of the radical superyacht Raven when, following two and a half years of trials and development, the semi-foiling Baltic 111 this Sunday morning successfully completed her first ever event. by International Maxi Association Posted 19 Jan 08:57 HKT Speed, Stability and a Transatlantic Race Record Speed, Stability and a Transatlantic Race Record The 34-metre Baltic 111 Raven has rewritten the limits of monohull offshore performance The 34-metre Baltic 111 Raven has rewritten the limits of monohull offshore performance, taking Monohull Line Honours, winning the IMA Transatlantic Trophy, and setting a new monohull race record in the 2026 RORC Transatlantic Race. by Louay Habib / RORC Posted 19 Jan 06:25 HKT GLOBE40 Leg 4 update: Final stretch to Valparaiso GLOBE40 Leg 4 update: Final stretch to Valparaiso The great southern experience towards another suspenseful finish? 1100 miles from Valparaiso this morning, Sunday, January 18, the two leaders of Leg 4 are beginning their final stretch towards the long-awaited destination. They left the Southern Ocean 48 hours ago after a final tack near the 50° latitude limit. by Sirius Events Posted 19 Jan 00:25 HKT Star Sailors League Sustainability Actions Star Sailors League Sustainability Actions Together we race for the planet At Ocean Marina Jomtien, the Star Sailors League proved that elite sailing and sustainability go hand in hand. Alongside racing at the SEA Games and the SSL Gold Cup Asian Qualifiers, a parallel effort unfolded onshore and offshore. by Star Sailors League Posted 18 Jan 21:24 HKT Baltic 111 wins IMA Trophy Baltic 111 wins IMA Trophy Raven has set a new Monohull Race Record for the RORC Transatlantic Race Baltic 111 Raven, skippered by Damien Durchon, has taken Monohull Line Honours in the 2026 RORC Transatlantic Race. Raven crossed the finish line outside English Harbour, Antigua on Sunday 18th January 2026 at 10:57:47 UTC. by Louay Habib / RORC Posted 18 Jan 20:40 HKT