2030-2031 World Sailing Championships bids open 2030-2031 World Sailing Championships bids open World Sailing is inviting MNAs, venues, organisations and cities to submit bids World Sailing is inviting Member National Authorities (MNAs), venues, organisations and cities to submit bids for the 2030-2031 World Sailing Championships, the primary Olympic qualification event for the Brisbane 2032 Olympic Games. by World Sailing Posted 5 Mar 04:09 AEDT 2026 Rolex China Sea Race underway 2026 Rolex China Sea Race underway Asia's preeminent offshore sailing event set sail today at 1120hrs from Victoria Harbour Asia's preeminent offshore sailing event, the Rolex China Sea Race 2026, set sail today at 1120hrs from Victoria Harbour. An impressive fleet of 20 yachts began the iconic 565nm passage from Hong Kong to Subic Bay, Philippines. by Vivian Ngan Posted 4 Mar 22:23 AEDT Landmark Study by The Magenta Project Landmark Study by The Magenta Project Two-Thirds Report Discrimination across sailing and the Marine Industry The Magenta Project, in collaboration with 11th Hour Racing and World Sailing, has today released the results of the 2x25 Review. by The Magenta Project Posted 4 Mar 20:35 AEDT Pallas Capital Gold Cup Preview Pallas Capital Gold Cup Preview Admiral's Cup programs add international edge to the racing The Pallas Capital Gold Cup 2026 continues to grow in stature with several Admiral's Cup connected programs joining the fleet, bringing international experience and proven performance credentials. by Nic Douglass Posted 4 Mar 17:56 AEDT 99th Bacardi Cup Day 2 99th Bacardi Cup Day 2 Cayard and Kleen Go Two for Two The 99th Bacardi Cup delivered another classic Biscayne Bay test on Tuesday, as a steady 13 to 15 knots from the east powered the fleet through Race two of six. by Hannah Lee Noll Posted 4 Mar 17:16 AEDT Shows, Spectating and Season Highlights Shows, Spectating and Season Highlights The Dinghy Show, Sydney SailGP and upcoming JJ Giltinan Trophy make for a packed schedule It feels like my feet didn't hit the ground at the RYA Dinghy & Watersports Show. The event, held on the penultimate weekend of February in Farnborough, traditionally fires the starting signal for the UK season, and was as busy as I ever remember it. by Mark Jardine Posted 4 Mar 07:00 AEDT 2026 Rolex China Sea Race starts Wednesday 2026 Rolex China Sea Race starts Wednesday This year's lineup features entries from all over the world The anticipation is palpable at the Royal Hong Kong Yacht Club (RHKYC) as crews prepare to compete in the renowned 2026 Rolex China Sea Race. by Vivian Ngan Posted 3 Mar 22:46 AEDT Sailing Zingaro explains use of PredictWind - 1 Sailing Zingaro explains use of PredictWind - 1 First of a four part series in which James Everson explains his practical use of PredictWind Sailing Zingaro's James Everson gives a clear, practical introduction using PredictWind to show what modern weather tools can do for sailors, mixing technology with practical seamanship and planning, to help you have a safe and enjoyable passage. by Richard Gladwell Sail-World.com Posted 3 Mar 20:04 AEDT Helly Hansen Women's Challenge Entries Open Helly Hansen Women's Challenge Entries Open Taking place over the second-last weekend of March 2026 The Manly Yacht Club (MYC) invites skippers and their crews to join the Helly Hansen MYC Women's Challenge, taking place over the second-last weekend of March 2026. by Manly Yacht Club Posted 3 Mar 19:45 AEDT Sam Goodchild and Henri-Lloyd Ocean PRO Sam Goodchild and Henri-Lloyd Ocean PRO His rise in the IMOCA class has made him one of the most highly respected stars of offshore sailing Sam Goodchild has spent nearly as much time sailing as he has ashore in the past few years. His rise in the IMOCA class has made him one of the most highly respected stars of offshore sailing. by Mark Jardine Posted 3 Mar 19:30 AEDT Brisbane to Gladstone Yacht Race 2026 preview Brisbane to Gladstone Yacht Race 2026 preview Momentum continues to build for the 3rd April start Momentum continues to build for the 78th Gladstone Ports Corporation Brisbane to Gladstone Yacht Race, with a strong and diverse fleet assembling ahead of the Good Friday start on 3 April 2026. by Kerrin Schallmeiner Posted 3 Mar 17:55 AEDT Vaikobi 18ft Skiff Racing Vaikobi 18ft Skiff Racing A personal partnership with Australia's 18s When the 27-boat fleet lines up for Race 1 of the JJ Giltinan 18ft Skiff Worlds, one of the leading teams in the regatta will be Vaikobi, skippered by Kirk Mitchel, with Andrew Stephenson on the sheet and Daniel Barnett in the bow. by Frank Quealey Posted 3 Mar 17:52 AEDT 99th Bacardi Cup Day 1 99th Bacardi Cup Day 1 77 Stars power across Biscayne Bay on the Opening Day The 99th Bacardi Cup opened Monday with champagne sailing and a close finish that set the tone for the week ahead. On a 15 to 17 knot champagne day, 77 Star teams charged off the line on Biscayne Bay for the first of six scheduled races. by Hannah Lee Noll Posted 3 Mar 17:05 AEDT Eight minutes was all it took Eight minutes was all it took SeaLink Magnetic Island Race Week sells out in record time A record eight minutes was all it took for SeaLink Magnetic Island Race Week (SMIRW) to sell-out in 2026 and officials at Townsville Yacht Club (TYC) were overjoyed that their event remains such a popular fixture on the sailing calendar by Di Pearson/SMIRW media Posted 3 Mar 16:09 AEDT Doyle Sails RNI: Update from Leg 2 Doyle Sails RNI: Update from Leg 2 The 26 boat fleet are on the tough and longer 476-nautical-mile passage from Mangonui to Waikawa Leg 2 of the Doyle Sails Two Handed Round North Island Race restarted from Mongonui, at 0900hrs on Monday and is headed for the second stopover in Waikawa, at the top of the South Island. by Richard Gladwell Sail-World.com Posted 3 Mar 12:09 AEDT Superyacht Challenge Antigua Ready to Set Sail Superyacht Challenge Antigua Ready to Set Sail An exceptional fleet is set for four days of spirited racing The 15th edition of the Superyacht Challenge Antigua returns to Nelson's Dockyard, bringing together an exceptional fleet for four days of spirited racing in Antigua with laid-back parties in one of the most beautiful natural harbours in the world. by Louay Habib Posted 3 Mar 09:19 AEDT 2026 Rolex Middle Sea Race Registration Open 2026 Rolex Middle Sea Race Registration Open One of offshore sailing's most celebrated challenges The Royal Malta Yacht Club (RMYC) is pleased to confirm that the Notice of Race for the 47th Rolex Middle Sea Race is now available online, with entries officially open for one of offshore sailing's most celebrated challenges. by Rolex Middle Sea Race Posted 3 Mar 01:18 AEDT 2026 Australian Sports Boat Association Nationals 2026 Australian Sports Boat Association Nationals South Lake Macquarie Amateur Sailing Club welcomed the fleet to their quiet end of the lake Plans for the 2026 ASBA Nationals were arranged later than normal after the original venue and dates could not be confirmed. by Andrew York Posted 2 Mar 17:21 AEDT 2026 Hobie Cat NSW State Championships 2026 Hobie Cat NSW State Championships After three long years away, Awabakal Country made sure we were keen Well, we are SO GLAD we came back to Wangi Wangi for the 2026 NSW State Championships! After three long years away, Awabakal Country made sure we were keen and had been practising, because the wind wasn't taking any chances with our skills. by Paddy Butler Posted 2 Mar 16:08 AEDT Optiorange 2026 in Valencia overall Optiorange 2026 in Valencia overall Finland's Sisu Selio and Spain's Mª Antonia Peñalver crowned champions The Optiorange 2026 now has new owners. Finland's Sisu Selio (Brando Seglare) and Spain's Mª Antonia Peñalver (CN Mar Menor Los Alcázares) have been proclaimed champions of the eighth edition. by Pep Portas Posted 2 Mar 06:18 AEDT Sydney SailGP podium streak ends for Flying Roos Sydney SailGP podium streak ends for Flying Roos Amid unusually challenging conditions on Sydney Harbour Tom Slingsby's hopes of securing a Podium Final appearance at his home event fell short, with the BONDS Flying Roos missing qualification for the Final at the KPMG Sydney Sail Grand Prix for the first time since the league's inception. by Bree Purvis Posted 1 Mar 23:55 AEDT Emirates GBR continues podium streak Emirates GBR continues podium streak WIth second-place finish at Sydney Sail Grand Prix Emirates GBR has continued its podium streak at the KPMG Sydney Sail Grand Prix, after a second-place finish on Sydney Harbour. by Emirates GBR SailGP Team Posted 1 Mar 23:06 AEDT KPMG Sydney Sail Grand Prix Overall KPMG Sydney Sail Grand Prix Overall Canfield leads U.S. SailGP Team to Historic Win The U.S. SailGP Team has won the KPMG Sydney Sail Grand Prix, sailing to victory ahead of Emirates GBR in second and Los Gallos in third. It marks the team's first event win since Cádiz in Season 4, and Canfield's first ever in SailGP. by SailGP Posted 1 Mar 21:33 AEDT SailGP: Their Finest Hour - Why USA won in Sydney SailGP: Their Finest Hour - Why USA won in Sydney All-USA team answers critics with a well executed strategy in fickle Sydney breeze. The USA SailGP team, skippered by matchracing champion, Taylor Canfield answered their long-standing critics with an emphatic win in the Final of KPMG SailGP Sydney. However it wasn't the Finest Hour for the TV/Video coverage of the finish. by Richard Gladwell - Sail-World Posted 1 Mar 19:24 AEDT Globe40 Leg 5 Update: Cape Horn Day Globe40 Leg 5 Update: Cape Horn Day Six crews crossed the famous shores of this remote Chilean island on Saturday February 28, 2026, will be remembered by the 2nd edition of the GLOBE40 as the day the crews of the race rounded Cape Horn, a milestone marked by symbolic passages. by Sirius Events Posted 1 Mar 16:44 AEDT Doyle Sails RNI: Explore Racing first to Mangonui Doyle Sails RNI: Explore Racing first to Mangonui Doyle Sails RNI-2H: Thrilling opening leg from Victoria Wharf Devonport to Mangonui. The 2026 Doyle Sails Round North Island Two Handed Yacht Race came to life this weekend with a thrilling opening leg from Victoria Wharf Devonport to Mangonui. by Chris Woodhams Posted 1 Mar 16:17 AEDT 2026 RORC Caribbean 600 - Worthy of its legacy 2026 RORC Caribbean 600 - Worthy of its legacy Each year the subtle changes to the trade winds write a different script The eleven islands of the course have not changed, yet each year the subtle changes to the trade winds write a different script, as does the profound experience of the international alumni of sailors that take part. by Louay Habib / RORC Posted 1 Mar 06:03 AEDT Australians at KPMG Sydney Sail Grand Prix Day 1 Australians at KPMG Sydney Sail Grand Prix Day 1 Jensen stars in green and gold debut as Flying Roos fire on home waters The BONDS Flying Roos delivered a powerful opening day performance on Sydney Harbour, with Olympic gold medallist Iain 'Goobs' Jensen making an impressive debut for the Australians at the record-seventh KPMG Sydney Sail Grand Prix. by Bree Purvis Posted 1 Mar 02:41 AEDT 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 1 Mar 01:51 AEDT 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 22:35 AEDT Emirates GBR fourth after Race Day 1 Emirates GBR fourth after Race Day 1 Patchy conditions cause havoc at the Sydney Sail Grand Prix Emirates GBR is currently in fourth place after the first day of racing at the KPMG Sydney Sail Grand Prix as patchy conditions caused havoc on the harbour. by Emirates GBR SailGP Team Posted 28 Feb 22:26 AEDT 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 21:34 AEDT 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 28 Feb 17:11 AEDT Palm Beach Motor Yachts partner with CYCA Palm Beach Motor Yachts partner with CYCA Help power the next generation of offshore sailors Legendary Rolex Sydney Hobart skipper Mark Richards and the company he founded on Sydney's Northern Beaches in 1995, Palm Beach Motor Yachts, have joined forces with the CYCA to help power the next generation of offshore sailors. by Cruising Yacht Club of Australia Posted 28 Feb 13:54 AEDT Get your entries in for the Gold Coast Mackay Race Get your entries in for the Gold Coast Mackay Race This weekend marks 150 days till the big dance north This weekend marks 150 days till the big dance north! Entrants who compete in both the Gold Coast Mackay and Hamilton Island Race Week will save heaps. by Southport Yacht Club Posted 28 Feb 10:28 AEDT 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 28 Feb 09:00 AEDT 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 28 Feb 08:25 AEDT 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 28 Feb 06:19 AEDT 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 28 Feb 05:37 AEDT 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 28 Feb 02:14 AEDT 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 28 Feb 01:30 AEDT 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 28 Feb 01:18 AEDT 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 28 Feb 00:41 AEDT 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 23:00 AEDT Emirates GBR prepare to defend Sydney SailGP title Emirates GBR prepare to defend Sydney SailGP title After 'spectacular' win on the harbour last season The Emirates Great Britain SailGP Team is preparing to defend its Sydney title this weekend, after a "spectacular" win on the harbour last season. Emirates GBR Strategist Hannah Mills OBE said the team was "buzzing to be back" in Sydney. by Emirates GBR SailGP Team Posted 27 Feb 21:58 AEDT Adams 10 Nationals 2026 at Lake Macquarie Adams 10 Nationals 2026 at Lake Macquarie Boats sailed up from Botany Bay, Sydney and Pittwater The Adams 10 National Championships, supported by Zhik and Scott Sails, were held on Lake Macquarie over the weekend 20 - 22 February, hosted by the Lake Macquarie Yacht Club. by Geoffrey Charters Posted 27 Feb 20:41 AEDT 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 27 Feb 18:37 AEDT 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 27 Feb 17:58 AEDT