Supporting next generation of elite female coaches Supporting next generation of elite female coaches Applications are now open for the Women in Sport High Performance Pathway (WISH) Programme World Sailing is excited to announce that applications are now open for the Women in Sport High Performance Pathway (WISH) Programme, a unique initiative designed to increase female representation in elite sport coaching. by World Sailing Posted 28 Feb 06:51 PST KPMG Sydney Sail Grand Prix Day 1 KPMG Sydney Sail Grand Prix Day 1 Spain seize sunset lead Spain were the form team on day one in Sydney, sailing into the sunset with two wins in four fleet races. Those unafraid to make bold, decisive moves were rewarded around the split Shark Island racetrack. by SailGP Posted 28 Feb 03:35 PST SailGP: Consistent Spain leads after Day 1 SailGP: Consistent Spain leads after Day 1 2024 Olympic Gold medalist, Diego Botin found more gold at the end of several rainbows in Sydney. Los Gallos, Spain's SailGP team, sailed a consistent opening day to lead the points table, after the first day of racing in a squirrely breeze on Sydney Harbour. by Richard Gladwell - Sail-World Posted 28 Feb 02:34 PST Torque Quick-Release Harness Back in stock Torque Quick-Release Harness Back in stock Quick to release, quick to sell out Make the shift to the torque quick-release trapeze harness. by Vaikobi Posted 27 Feb 22:11 PST Introducing the INS300 Introducing the INS300 Zhik's new inshore jacket The INS300 is Zhik's new inshore jacket. Engineered with 2-layer construction, water-resistant zippers throughout, and micro-fleece lined torso for warmth and comfort. by Zhik Posted 27 Feb 14:00 PST Portugal Grand Prix Round 2 at Vilamoura Day 3 Portugal Grand Prix Round 2 at Vilamoura Day 3 A northerly breeze sets the tone A northerly breeze set the tone for the third day of the 8th Portugal Grand Prix – Round 2, with racing conducted under progressively stable conditions off the coast of Vilamoura. by Vilamoura Sailing / Prow Group Posted 27 Feb 13:28 PST Over 700 teams set for Trofeo Princesa Sofía Over 700 teams set for Trofeo Princesa Sofía The trickle of registrations has not stopped with a month to go The level of registrations received so far for the 55th Trofeo Princesa Sofía Mallorca by FERGUS Hotels points to another massive edition. More than 700 teams from 56 countries have already registered to compete in the first scoring event. by Trofeo S.A.R. Princesa Sofía Posted 27 Feb 13:25 PST Optiorange 2026 in Valencia day 2 Optiorange 2026 in Valencia day 2 Qualifying round closed out and the Gold Group is now set The Optiorange completed its second day, finishing the necessary races to close the qualifying round and move on to the final series, which will be held this Saturday and Sunday. by Pep Portas Posted 27 Feb 11:19 PST Leopard 3 IRC overall RORC Caribbean 600 winner Leopard 3 IRC overall RORC Caribbean 600 winner No remaining competitor able to better her corrected time The Royal Ocean Racing Club is delighted to confirm that the Farr 100 Leopard 3 has been declared the overall winner under IRC for the 2026 RORC Caribbean 600. by Louay Habib / RORC Posted 27 Feb 10:37 PST 2026 RORC Caribbean 600 - IRC Two Report 2026 RORC Caribbean 600 - IRC Two Report Richard Dilley's Grand Soleil 46 Belladonna claims IRC Two victory The largest class in the 2026 RORC Caribbean 600 was IRC Two and it proved to be a battle of stamina and steady execution with as much as five days and nights of trade wind racing for the class and highly competitive pressure among the front runners. by Louay Habib / RORC Posted 27 Feb 07:14 PST Inside North Advanced Materials Inside North Advanced Materials Where Innovation Begins Step inside the world of advanced materials at North Sails. From chemical structures to full-scale testing, our team is pushing material science further than ever. by North Sails Posted 27 Feb 06:30 PST 2026 Finn World Masters in Brisbane overall 2026 Finn World Masters in Brisbane overall Brendan Casey becomes first Australian to win Finn World Masters Brendan Casey, from Australia, has become the first Australian ever to win the Finn World Masters. Two more races were sailed Friday at the Porsche Centre Brisbane 2026 Finn World Masters at the Royal Queensland Yacht Squadron, in Brisbane, Australia. by Robert Deaves Posted 27 Feb 06:18 PST 2026 RORC Caribbean 600 - IRC One Report 2026 RORC Caribbean 600 - IRC One Report Nine minutes on the clock for Rikki's triumph IRC One delivered one of the closest corrected-time battles of the 2026 RORC Caribbean 600. After nearly three days of relentless trade wind racing, the outcome hinged until the final gruelling beat to Antigua from Redonda. by Louay Habib / RORC Posted 27 Feb 05:41 PST Cyclops load sensors for the Weekend Warriors! Cyclops load sensors for the Weekend Warriors! How everyday sailors can find the groove quicker by knowing the numbers We've seen how Cyclops load sensors are being used more and more by some of the top dinghy and keelboat sailors and campaigns, but it's actually the Weekend Warriors who could benefit most from them! by Mark Jardine Posted 27 Feb 04:00 PST Ibiza JoySail Superyacht Regatta preview Ibiza JoySail Superyacht Regatta preview The sixth edition is poised to push the competitive bar higher than ever The sixth edition of Ibiza JoySail is beginning to take shape with the confirmation of the first thirteen superyachts set to compete from 17 to 20 September in the waters of Ibiza and Formentera. by Ibiza JoySail Posted 27 Feb 03:32 PST Bacardi Rolls Out Red Carpet for Over 200 Boats Bacardi Rolls Out Red Carpet for Over 200 Boats 99th Bacardi Cup and 2026 Bacardi Invitational Regatta set to begin in Miami Each winter, the sailing world converges on one place: Miami. The 99th Bacardi Cup runs March 2-7 on Biscayne Bay, marking nearly a century of partnership between Bacardi and the Star Class. Racing unfolds across six days. by Hannah Lee Noll Posted 26 Feb 23:37 PST SailGP: Practice cancelled in Sydney SailGP: Practice cancelled in Sydney Two high profile coaching additions have been made; French set to race in Event 4. Practice racing has been cancelled today in Sydney. Two high profile coaching additions have been made by the Italian and Danish teams for Sydney.The French team DS Automobiles, will race in Event 4, in Rio de Janerio on April 12-13. by Richard Gladwell/Sail-World Posted 26 Feb 22:58 PST 2026 RORC Caribbean 600 - Catamaran capsizes 2026 RORC Caribbean 600 - Catamaran capsizes Cata Sensation, a TS42 catamaran RORC Caribbean 600 race, has capsized in 40kt winds At approximately 2130hrs, Cata Sensation, a TS42 catamaran participating in the RORC Caribbean 600 race, capsized about 16 nautical miles west of St. John's Harbour with six people onboard. by Richard Gladwell, Sail-World.com Posted 26 Feb 14:58 PST Optiorange 2026 in Valencia Preview Optiorange 2026 in Valencia Preview Turkey's Cengiz Eren Güvenç is setting the pace The opening day at the Real Club Náutico de Valencia was dominated by the Levante wind, which allowed two races to be completed, though they ran behind schedule. by Pep Portas Posted 26 Feb 12:47 PST Portugal Grand Prix Round 2 at Vilamoura Day 2 Portugal Grand Prix Round 2 at Vilamoura Day 2 High-Level Competition Intensifies The second day of the 8th Portugal Grand Prix - Round 2 delivered another full schedule of racing in Vilamoura. Sailors faced stable breeze during part of the day before lighter and more technical conditions developed later in the afternoon. by Vilamoura Sailing / Prow Group Posted 26 Feb 11:58 PST 2026 RORC Caribbean 600 - IRC Zero Report 2026 RORC Caribbean 600 - IRC Zero Report Palanad 4 edges Ino Noir in Zero showdown Mach 50 Palanad 4 - E.Leclerc (FRA), skippered by Antoine Magre, took victory in IRC Zero, finished the race to take class line honours in an elapsed time of 2d 10:32:31 and posting the best IRC corrected time to secure the class win. by Louay Habib / RORC Posted 26 Feb 10:05 PST Hyde Sails selected to supply critical components Hyde Sails selected to supply critical components For next generation global ocean racing fleet Hyde Sails has been selected by the iconic Clipper Round the World Yacht Race to supply critical components for an innovative fourth-generation global ocean racing fleet. by Hyde Sails Posted 26 Feb 08:30 PST International Star Class 2026 regatta calendar International Star Class 2026 regatta calendar Global venues, iconic events: the International Star Class 2026 racing season The International Star Class is ready for the 2026 racing season with a calendar that blends tradition, elite competition, and global reach, anchored by some of the most historic and prestigious events in sailing. by ISCYRA Posted 26 Feb 06:58 PST Globe40 Leg 5 Update: Credit Mutuel at the Horn Globe40 Leg 5 Update: Credit Mutuel at the Horn Crossing the intermediate ranking line for this leg with a comfortable lead Today at 13:03:12 UTC (14:03:12 European time), the Class40 CREDIT MUTUEL No. 202 rounded Cape Horn and crossed the intermediate ranking line for this leg with a comfortable lead. by Sirius Events Posted 26 Feb 05:47 PST 2026 Finn World Masters in Brisbane Day 4 2026 Finn World Masters in Brisbane Day 4 Racing cancelled on the penultimate day All racing was cancelled on Day 4 of the Porsche Centre Brisbane 2026 Finn World Masters at the Royal Queensland Yacht Squadron, in Brisbane, Australia. by Robert Deaves Posted 26 Feb 00:48 PST Henri-Lloyd's PRO Program supports professionals Henri-Lloyd's PRO Program supports professionals For those who rely on high-performance clothing to do their jobs Henri-Lloyd has launched its new PRO Program, created to support professionals who rely on high-performance clothing to do their jobs in challenging environments. Eligible professionals can apply via the Henri-Lloyd website. by Henri-Lloyd Posted 26 Feb 00:00 PST SailGP 'Twilight Racing' Set to Light up Sydney SailGP 'Twilight Racing' Set to Light up Sydney A golden-hour spectacle on one of the world's most iconic harbours The Rolex SailGP Championship returns to its birthplace this weekend (February 28 - March 1) for the KPMG Sydney Sail Grand Prix - set to deliver action-packed racing with an historic twist. by SailGP Posted 25 Feb 23:25 PST Queensland's 2026 Giltinan Challenge Queensland's 2026 Giltinan Challenge Looking to build on the 18ft Skiff Australian Nationals' top-10 results While the three-boat Queensland team at last month's Australian 18ft skiff Championship was expected to be competitive with local Sydney teams, the performance of all three crews was better than expected. by Frank Quealey Posted 25 Feb 22:40 PST Global Solo Challenge skippers meet in Vigo Global Solo Challenge skippers meet in Vigo A public event marking two moments in the life of the race Global Solo Challenge will gather at the Real Club Náutico de Vigo for a public event marking two moments in the life of the race: the closing ceremony and prize-giving of the 2023-2024 edition and the presentation of the 2027-2028 edition. by Marco Nannini Posted 25 Feb 21:18 PST 2026 Etchells Pacific Coast Championship 2026 Etchells Pacific Coast Championship Decided on a tiebreaker after three boats finished tied on 13 points The 2026 Pacific Coast Championship was decided on a tiebreaker after three boats finished tied with 13 points each following five races. by Melanie Aalbers Posted 25 Feb 16:25 PST ClubSwan returns to American waters ClubSwan returns to American waters Miami marks the beginning of a new American era for the class On Biscayne Bay, a growing fleet of ClubSwan 28s lined up for the Miami Warm-Up, marking the first chapter of a renewed presence in the United States. by ClubSwan Racing Posted 25 Feb 14:55 PST Portugal Grand Prix Round 2 at Vilamoura Day 1 Portugal Grand Prix Round 2 at Vilamoura Day 1 A record fleet of 416 sailors from 44 countries are competing The 8th Portugal Grand Prix Round 2 opened today in Vilamoura with a record fleet of 416 sailors from 44 countries competing across five Olympic classes: 49er, 49erFX, 470, ILCA 6 and ILCA 7. by Vilamoura Sailing / Prow Group Posted 25 Feb 14:31 PST 2026 RORC Caribbean 600 Monohull Line Honours 2026 RORC Caribbean 600 Monohull Line Honours One of the finest 100-foot match races the event has seen Remon Vos' RP100 Black Jack 100, skippered by Tristan Le Brun, has taken Monohull Line Honours in the 2026 RORC Caribbean 600, completing the 600-mile course in an elapsed time of 01 Day 20 Hrs 31 Mins 36 Secs. by Louay Habib / RORC Posted 25 Feb 13:07 PST Globe40 sailor gives a personal report from Leg 4 Globe40 sailor gives a personal report from Leg 4 Rupert Holmes experiences a closely fought trans-Pacific leg from Sydney to Valparaiso Rupert Holmes reports on the closely fought trans-Pacific leg from Sydney to Valparaiso and looks ahead to rounding Cape Horn on leg 5. by Rupert Holmes Posted 25 Feb 12:16 PST Young talent from St Vincent and the Grenadines Young talent from St Vincent and the Grenadines Kai Marks Dasent recently competed at the ILCA 6 Midwinters East Championships Kai Marks Dasent from St Vincent and the Grenadines competed at the ILCA 6 Midwinters East Championships in Miami. Hosted by Key Biscayne Yacht Club, the 6 race series was run over 4 days and attracted sailors from across the United States. by Jenny Trumble Posted 25 Feb 11:37 PST Epic MOD70 duel in the RORC Caribbean 600 Epic MOD70 duel in the RORC Caribbean 600 The two MOD70 trimarans were separated by just one mile at the finish off Fort Charlotte Jason Carroll's MOD70 Argo (USA) has taken Multihull Line Honours in the 2026 RORC Caribbean 600, completing the 600-mile course in an elapsed time of 01 Day 12 Hrs 01 Mins and 46 Secs after a ferocious, race-long battle. by Louay Habib / RORC Posted 25 Feb 10:03 PST Optiorange 2026 in Valencia Preview Optiorange 2026 in Valencia Preview 412 sailors from 30 countries have gathered for the event The Optiorange 2026 begins a new adventure. In its eighth edition, the Real Club Náutico de Valencia has managed to bring together 412 sailors from 30 countries. by Pep Portas Posted 25 Feb 08:09 PST 2026 Finn World Masters in Brisbane Day 3 2026 Finn World Masters in Brisbane Day 3 Casey still leads after tricky third day After two more races on Wednesday, Brendan Casey, from Australia, still leads the Porsche Centre Brisbane 2026 Finn World Masters at the Royal Queensland Yacht Squadron, in Brisbane, Australia. by Robert Deaves Posted 25 Feb 06:01 PST 2026 RORC Caribbean 600 Monohull Line Honours 2026 RORC Caribbean 600 Monohull Line Honours Black Jack 100 takes Line Honours in an elapsed time of 01 Day 20 Hrs 31 Mins and 36 Secs. Remon Vos' RP100 Black Jack 100, skippered by Tristan Le Brun, has taken Monohull Line Honours in the 2026 RORC Caribbean 600 in an elapsed time of 01 Day 20 Hrs 31 Mins and 36 Secs. by Louay Habib / RORC Posted 25 Feb 05:35 PST Pom Green: Born into Boatbuilding Pom Green: Born into Boatbuilding The Switch revolution, and the ethos behind Element 6 Evolution Pom Green has a family heritage in boatbuilding, growing up in the heyday of Green Marine, and has gone on to establish Element Six Evolution. While he has learned from legendary designers such as Doug Peterson, he has gone on to define his own legacy. by Mark Jardine Posted 25 Feb 04:00 PST