2026 Musto iQFOiL Worlds at the WPNSA Day 1 2026 Musto iQFOiL Worlds at the WPNSA Day 1 Steinberg and van Opzeeland lead after opening day in Portland Harbour All eyes are on Weymouth and Portland this week as the 2026 MUSTO iQFOiL World Championships get under way at one of the most iconic venues in Olympic sailing. by iQFOiL Class Association Posted 7 Sep 10:54 PDT 2026 ILCA 6 Men's Worlds Day 1 2026 ILCA 6 Men's Worlds Day 1 Charlotte Rose and Emma Plasschaert Share the Lead After a Windy Opening Day Racing got under way today at the 2026 ILCA 6 Women's World Championship, with all three fleets completing three races each. The first warning signal went out at 12:00 as planned, in a breeze that ranged from 12 to 20 knots, gusting up to 25. by Agustín Argüelles / ILCA Posted 7 Sep 10:41 PDT The Ocean Race Atlantic 2026 Day 6 The Ocean Race Atlantic 2026 Day 6 Transatlantic sprint too close to call as lighter winds compress the fleet The already fierce battle for the lead in The Ocean Race Atlantic has intensified over the past 24 hours as the leading pack compressed in lightening winds on the approach to a ridged high pressure system blocking the crews' path to the finish line. by The Ocean Race Atlantic Posted 7 Sep 09:45 PDT Conanicut YC Around the Island Race Recap Conanicut YC Around the Island Race Recap Small boats shine in the 99tth edition with all eyes to the 100th A northerly forecast holding for an entire day is a foreboding sight for Narragansett Bay sailors—and for the Race Committee tasked with getting more than 80 boats around Jamestown for the Annual Conanicut Yacht Club Around the Island Race. by Conanicut Yacht Club Around the Island Race Posted 7 Sep 09:35 PDT To Foil or Not to Foil? To Foil or Not to Foil? Video analysis of the Spanish Sail Grand Prix Final With light winds on Sunday at the Spain Sail Grand Prix in Valencia there were tricky decisions to be made by the SailGP teams, with strategy proving key and the choice of when to try and foil, and when to stick in lowriding mode proving critical. by Mark Jardine Posted 7 Sep 08:33 PDT Francesca Clapcich in The Ocean Race Atlanic Day 5 Francesca Clapcich in The Ocean Race Atlanic Day 5 The rich are NOT getting richer as the team head into lighter winds Often in sailing it is said that the 'rich get richer' meaning that the leading boat keeps increasing its margin over its pursuers. This is not the case as day five of The Ocean Race Atlantic draws to a close. by Team Francesca Clapcich Posted 7 Sep 02:13 PDT Vaikobi Biscayne Pro, now in Sand & Ink Vaikobi Biscayne Pro, now in Sand & Ink Built for life on and off the water Made from recycled quick-dry stretch fabric with UPF 50+ protection, they move with you through long days on the boat, and look just as good at the club bar afterwards. by Vaikobi Posted 7 Sep 00:00 PDT SailGP: Black Foils' fightback not enough SailGP: Black Foils' fightback not enough NZ's Black Foils rallied on Day 2 of the Spain Sail Grand Prix, but time was against them New Zealand's Black Foils rallied on Day 2 of the Spain Sail Grand Prix, but a difficult opening day and a shortened Sunday programme left them with too much to do to reach the final. by James Rigby Posted 6 Sep 22:37 PDT Dun Laoghaire welcomes 2026 ILCA 6 Women's Worlds Dun Laoghaire welcomes 2026 ILCA 6 Women's Worlds 108 sailors representing 44 countries will start racing on Monday After two days of registration and equipment inspection, 108 sailors representing 44 countries will start racing tomorrow, continuing through to Saturday 12 September for the World title and medals. by Agustín Argüelles / ILCA Posted 6 Sep 11:42 PDT 2026 Musto iQFOiL World Championships preview 2026 Musto iQFOiL World Championships preview 186 of the world's best arrive in Weymouth and Portland The stage is set for the 2026 Musto iQFOiL Worlds, as 186 of the world's best windsurfers gathered from 41 nations at the Weymouth & Portland National Sailing Academy for six days of racing that will crown the new men's and women's World Champions. by iQFOiL Class Association Posted 6 Sep 11:19 PDT Embrace The Challenge back racing at full speed Embrace The Challenge back racing at full speed After 7-hour mainsail repair in The Ocean Race Atlantic Crew repairs 3-metre tear sustained while reefing in 40-knot winds during The Ocean Race Atlantic by Oliver Heer Ocean Racing Posted 6 Sep 10:08 PDT The Ocean Race Atlantic 2026 Day 5 The Ocean Race Atlantic 2026 Day 5 Leading trio pull ahead as conditions continue to punish fleet It has been another physically and mentally testing 24 hours out on the North Atlantic for the six crews racing from New York to Lorient, France in the inaugural edition of The Ocean Race Atlantic. by The Ocean Race Atlantic Posted 6 Sep 09:32 PDT US team win Spain Sail Grand Prix Valencia US team win Spain Sail Grand Prix Valencia Now third in the Race to Abu Dhabi, leapfrogging Sweden and Emirates GBR in overall standings The U.S. SailGP Team claimed their second event victory of the 2026 Season - keeping their Grand Final fight alive as they moved up to third on the overall championship standings. by SailGP Posted 6 Sep 08:55 PDT Cape Horners recognise six more names Cape Horners recognise six more names Cape Horners take centre stage in Les Sables d'Olonne As the 16 skippers competing in the Golden Globe Race were making their final start preparations of their solo round the world race, Les Sables d'Olonne welcomed another group of famous circumnavigators for the annual Cape Horn Hall of Fame awards. by Barry Pickthall for IACH Posted 6 Sep 08:45 PDT All set for Maxi Yacht Rolex Cup in Porto Cervo All set for Maxi Yacht Rolex Cup in Porto Cervo The entry list spans the full spectrum of maxi sailing The 36th edition of the Maxi Yacht Rolex Cup officially gets under way today with the Skippers' Briefing scheduled for 6 p.m. on the YCCS terrace, followed at 7 p.m. by the Welcome Cocktail. by Yacht Club Costa Smeralda Posted 6 Sep 08:21 PDT SailGP: USA wins in Valencia - Day 2 SailGP: USA wins in Valencia - Day 2 USA snatches Final leg win robbing Australia of their sixth Event win in Season 6 USA won a shortened Final day with a come-from-behind win in Spain, just before rounding the final mark, snuffing out the Bonds Flying Roos chances of a sixth event win with ten events sailed on Season 6. by Richard Gladwell, Sail-World Posted 6 Sep 07:07 PDT 66 X-Yachts set for Silverrudder Challenge 66 X-Yachts set for Silverrudder Challenge One of the highlights of the Scandinavian sailing calendar 66 X-Yachts. One lap around Funen. One skipper each. September brings one of the highlights of the Scandinavian sailing calendar: Silverrudder Challenge of the Sea. by X-Yachts Posted 6 Sep 06:30 PDT Maxi Yacht Rolex Cup sets sail on Monday Maxi Yacht Rolex Cup sets sail on Monday From 43 entries, 32 monohulls and six multihulls will race over five days A fleet of the most competitive maxi yachts is gathering in Porto Cervo, Sardinia preparing for the annual Maxi Yacht Rolex Cup organised by the Yacht Club Costa Smeralda in conjunction with the International Maxi Association. by International Maxi Association Posted 6 Sep 05:19 PDT Victory for Ben Crafoord's youth team Victory for Ben Crafoord's youth team Some of the best young talent as the 18ft Skiff racing begins on Sydney Harbour next month The Australian 18 Footers League's 2026-27 season fleet will feature some of the best young sailing talent in Australia when the 18ft skiffs racing begins on Sydney Harbour next month. by Frank Quealey Posted 6 Sep 04:33 PDT Francesca Clapcich in The Ocean Race Atlanic Day 4 Francesca Clapcich in The Ocean Race Atlanic Day 4 "It is impossible to rest onboard, we are just trying to keep everyone in one piece" The conditions are absolutely brutal onboard 11th Hour Racing on day four of The Ocean Race Atlantic, but Francesca, Alberto, Will, and Elodie have not taken their collective foot off the gas and have increased their lead at the front of the fleet. by Team Francesca Clapcich Posted 6 Sep 02:21 PDT Step aboard Encore Step aboard Encore The 44-metre Dubois-design sloop has just completed a six-month-long refit and is offered for sail. Encore's launch in April 2013 marked the end of New Zealand's golden era of custom yacht building. The 44-meter Dubois-designed sloop has just completed a six-month-long refit and is offered for sail. Step aboard for a look at yachting's finest. by Richard Gladwell, Sail-World.com Posted 6 Sep 01:41 PDT SailGP: Black Foils need a BIG Sunday SailGP: Black Foils need a BIG Sunday Tough start leaves Black Foils needing big Sunday in Valencia New Zealand's Black Foils will need to be at their best on Sunday to reach the Spain Sail Grand Prix final after a challenging opening day in Valencia. by James Rigby Posted 5 Sep 15:54 PDT Finn Grand Slam Leg 6 at beautiful Silvaplana Finn Grand Slam Leg 6 at beautiful Silvaplana Undoubtedly the most beautiful destination on the 2026 World Tour Undoubtedly the most beautiful destination on the 2026 World Tour for Finns Grand Slam, Leg 6: Grand Slam Silvaplana runs from 3-6 September. 54 Finn sailors from eight nations are taking part. by Robert Deaves Posted 5 Sep 12:14 PDT Spain Sail Grand Prix | Valencia Day 1 Spain Sail Grand Prix | Valencia Day 1 Los Gallos and Bonds Flying Roos Set the Pace Los Gallos top the table after a dominant opening day in Valencia – wowing the home crowd with consecutive race wins. Red Bull Italy showed some of their best form in recent events, closing the day just one point behind the Bonds Flying Roos in Group A. by SailGP Posted 5 Sep 11:21 PDT Flying Roos claim early edge on Valencia debut Flying Roos claim early edge on Valencia debut "We're really happy. To have a 2-1-4 in those conditions, we've got to be happy." The BONDS Flying Roos mastered tricky conditions to claim top spot after a challenging opening day in Valencia, as the race for a place in the Abu Dhabi SailGP Grand Final heats up. by Bree Purvis Posted 5 Sep 10:37 PDT The Ocean Race Atlantic 2026 Day 4 The Ocean Race Atlantic 2026 Day 4 The toughest day yet Life for the crews onboard the six IMOCA boats competing in The Ocean Race Atlantic has gone from hard to harder over the past day. by The Ocean Race Atlantic Posted 5 Sep 10:01 PDT SailGP Valencia: Sprint leg critical on Day 1 SailGP Valencia: Sprint leg critical on Day 1 Processional sailing on after sprint leg decides winners in Valencia - Day 1 Predictions that there would be no passing lanes after the end of the Sprint Leg, proved to be prophetic after the first day of racing in the Spain Sail Grand Prix at Valencia. by Richard Gladwell, Sail-World Posted 5 Sep 07:28 PDT 2026 RORC Round Britain and Ireland highlights 2026 RORC Round Britain and Ireland highlights Outstanding winners, but the enduring story of 2026 was its sailors Highlights of the 50th anniversary RORC Round Britain and Ireland Race. Thirty-two boats, 182 sailors from five continents and 1,805 nautical miles around Britain and Ireland. by RORC Posted 5 Sep 05:44 PDT 2026 Rolex Swan Cup Preview 2026 Rolex Swan Cup Preview An exceptional blend of competition and camaraderie The Rolex sailing calendar demonstrates the depth and breadth of the brand's commitment to the sport. The close relationship is unrivalled in yachting, encompassing offshore races, grand prix competitions and events that embrace the finest traditions. by Quinag Posted 5 Sep 03:53 PDT RaceFlow 2.0 now available RaceFlow 2.0 now available An updated web platform that brings ORC's Weather-Routed Scoring The Offshore Racing Congress is pleased to announce RaceFlow 2.0, an updated web platform that brings ORC's Weather-Routed Scoring (WRS) available for use by race committees and scoring officers. by Offshore Racing Congress Posted 5 Sep 03:38 PDT Team Malizia back at full speed Team Malizia back at full speed In The Ocean Race Atlantic after assessing & solving technical issue This Saturday morning at approximately 04:30 UTC, Team Malizia informed its shore team that an impact to the port foil of Malizia 4, likely involving a small marine mammal or large fish. by Team Malizia Posted 5 Sep 01:26 PDT Deadpool vs. Wolverine! Deadpool vs. Wolverine! Ryan Reynolds and Hugh Jackman race ahead of the Spain Sail Grand Prix On Friday, ahead of the Spain Sail Grand Prix this weekend in Valencia, Hollywood heavyweights Ryan Reynolds and Hugh Jackman settled their rivalry the only way they could. by Mark Jardine Posted 5 Sep 00:59 PDT Francesca Clapcich in The Ocean Race Atlanic Day 3 Francesca Clapcich in The Ocean Race Atlanic Day 3 Taking the lead of the six-strong fleet The third day at sea for 11th Hour Racing has seen Francesca and her crew - Elodie-Jane Mettraux, Alberto Bona, and Will Harris - take the lead for the first time in the race, with the boat smashing along in the Gulf Stream at over 30 knots of boatspeed. by Ed Gorman for Team Francesca Clapcich Posted 5 Sep 00:53 PDT SailGP Arrives in València With Abu Dhabi in Sight SailGP Arrives in València With Abu Dhabi in Sight Thirteen international teams will contest the brand-new racecourse The Rolex SailGP Championship arrives in Spain this weekend - setting sail for the very first time in València. Thirteen international teams will contest the brand-new racecourse set between the city beach and the harbor breakwater. by SailGP Posted 4 Sep 23:10 PDT The Ocean Race: MSIG Europe Update The Ocean Race: MSIG Europe Update Latest Updates and video from MSIG Europe in The Ocean Race Atlantic, from Days 1 and 2 Latest Updates and video from MSIG Europe in The Ocean Race Atlantic. Day 2 was a proper test on the nerves for Team MSIG Europe, forcing our first emergency op out on the foredeck. by MSIG Europe/compiled by Sail-World.com Posted 4 Sep 17:53 PDT SailGP: Black Foils looking to lift to new level SailGP: Black Foils looking to lift to new level Black Foils looking to build on a steady run of improvement throughout the European leg. New Zealand's Black Foils head into the Spain Sail Grand Prix this weekend looking to build on a steady run of improvement throughout the European leg. by James Rigby Posted 4 Sep 16:17 PDT Cape Horners recognise six more names Cape Horners recognise six more names Into the Cape Horn Hall of Fame - September 2026 Six new names are being added to the Cape Horn Hall of Fame at a ceremony in Les Sables d'Olonne, France, today (Friday 4th September) making a total of 51 famous Cape Horners now recognised since the awards were first introduced in 2021. by Barry Pickthall for IACH Posted 4 Sep 11:22 PDT The Ocean Race Atlantic 2026 Day 3 The Ocean Race Atlantic 2026 Day 3 After a tough 24 hours Team Malizia still leads as top five vie for positioning There have been mixed fortunes for the six-strong fleet of IMOCA yachts competing in The Ocean Race Atlantic as the crews complete their second full day in the North Atlantic on the way from New York to Lorient, France. by The Ocean Race Atlantic Posted 4 Sep 09:43 PDT 10 days to go: The Azimut's new challenges 10 days to go: The Azimut's new challenges More than 15 solo sailors poised to take the start With more than 15 solo sailors poised to take the start, the Défi Azimut Lorient Agglomération is proving to be a big draw for the runners and riders kicking off the autumn racing season. by Défi Azimut Lorient Agglomération Posted 4 Sep 09:07 PDT X-Yachts In-House Boat Show 2026 X-Yachts In-House Boat Show 2026 Mark Your Calendars, taking place 7-8 November in Haderslev Join us for an inspiring weekend dedicated to X-Yachts. Discover an impressive selection of brand-new and pre-owned yachts, explore our latest collections and services, and meet representatives from X-Yachts and our trusted partners. by X-Yachts Posted 4 Sep 06:30 PDT