The Famous Project CIC complete non-stop lap The Famous Project CIC complete non-stop lap Circumnavigation on board the IDEC Sport trimaran finished When the crew of The Famous Project CIC crossed the starting line of the Jules Verne Trophy near Ushant on 28 November, they were acutely aware of the monumental record set in 2017 by the IDEC Sport maxi trimaran: 40 days and 23 hours. by SeaClear Communications Posted 26 Jan 10:14 EST 2026 Bacardi Winter Series Event 1 concludes 2026 Bacardi Winter Series Event 1 concludes Harry Melges IV claim Melges24 North Americans, Bruce Golison takes J70 opener Two new names are etched into the Bacardi winners circle: Harry Melges IV and Bruce Golison topped fleets totaling nearly 60 teams to earn their victories at Bacardi Winter Series Event No. 1 on Biscayne Bay. by Hannah Lee Noll Posted 26 Jan 08:29 EST Festival of Sails 2026 concludes Festival of Sails 2026 concludes With the Victory Bash Presentation Party at the Royal Geelong Yacht Club Festival of Sails 2026 has drawn to a close following the Victory Bash Presentation Party at the Royal Geelong YC, where champions were celebrated, trophies awarded, and the sailing community came together to mark the end of an outstanding edition. by Nic Douglass Posted 26 Jan 05:14 EST The Famous Project CIC expected Monday The Famous Project CIC expected Monday Arrival at the finish line between 1pm and 4pm The Famous Project CIC's voyage around the world is expected conclude tomorrow, Monday, between 1:00 and 4:00 p.m. local French time, when the Maxi Trimaran IDEC SPORT crosses the finish line in Ushant. by The Famous Project CIC Posted 25 Jan 14:22 EST RORC Transatlantic Race: Fleet update RORC Transatlantic Race: Fleet update The shape of the IRC fleet results are now almost decided As the 2026 RORC Transatlantic Race enters its final phase, the shape of the IRC fleet results are now almost decided with a diverse fleet of monohulls completing the crossing and others closing in on the finish in Antigua. by Louay Habib / RORC Posted 25 Jan 09:22 EST Melges 24 North American Championship day 2 Melges 24 North American Championship day 2 Points tight, tension higher: the Championship heads to decisive Sunday Day Two of racing at the 2025 Melges 24 North American Championship, held in conjunction with Bacardi Winter Series Event No. 1, delivered exactly what the fleet anticipated from a championship "moving day". by International Melges 24 Class Association Posted 25 Jan 05:27 EST President's Trophy Season Pointscore Race 16 President's Trophy Season Pointscore Race 16 Australian 18ft skiff champion Balmain continued their winning form The newly-crowned Australian 18ft skiff champion Balmain team of Henry Larkings, Tom Grimes and Lachlan Pryor continued the winning form from last weekend when they produced an awesome performance in a 10-14-knot North East breeze. by Frank Quealey Posted 25 Jan 04:46 EST Breeze builds as Festival of Sails hits stride Breeze builds as Festival of Sails hits stride Racing filling Corio Bay with action and colour Festival of Sails continued on Sunday 25 January with racing filling Corio Bay with action and colour. Several divisions completed their series' today, with tight results reflecting the staunch competition on the water. by Nic Douglass Posted 25 Jan 04:08 EST Sodebo Ultim 3 smashes Jules Verne Trophy Record Sodebo Ultim 3 smashes Jules Verne Trophy Record New reference time of 40 days, 10 hours, and 45 minutes and 50 seconds By crossing the finish line between Ushant and Lizard Point after 40 days, 10 hours, and 45 minutes and 50 seconds at sea, Sodebo Ultim 3 became the fastest boat to sail around the world. by Sodebo Ultim 3 Posted 25 Jan 03:26 EST ILCA Under 21 World Championships 2026 overall ILCA Under 21 World Championships 2026 overall Italy dominates with gold in all three events Italy's sailors delivered a stellar performance at the 2026 ILCA Under-21 World Championships, claiming gold in all three categories: ILCA 6, ILCA 7, and Under-19. by Agustín Argüelles Posted 25 Jan 00:11 EST FPT Boot Düsseldorf 2026 Day 2 FPT Boot Düsseldorf 2026 Day 2 Air Funnel Burner dreams come true Day 2 at Boot Düsseldorf kicked off with a bright and early training session at 08:00, and the energy inside Hall 17 was already at a high before the first competitive runs of the 2026 season. by Freestyle Pro Tour Posted 24 Jan 14:11 EST Wheels in motion for 2026 Melges 24 Worlds Wheels in motion for 2026 Melges 24 Worlds Where world-class racing meets one of North America's most celebrated sailing venues Online registration is now officially open for the 2026 Melges 24 World Championship, set for September 19-26, 2026, as the global Melges 24 fleet prepares to converge on Harbor Springs, Michigan. by International Melges 24 Class Association Posted 24 Jan 09:29 EST The Famous Project CIC faces final hurdle The Famous Project CIC faces final hurdle The eight women in The Famous Project CIC team are on day 56 of their race The eight women in The Famous Project CIC team are on day 56 of their race and are nearing the conclusion of a non-stop round-the-world sailing voyage, navigating a series of gear failures and setbacks, including the loss of the use of their mainsail. by The Famous Project CIC Posted 24 Jan 09:27 EST Melges 24 North American Championship day 1 Melges 24 North American Championship day 1 Pacific Yankee and Troublemaker finished the day at the top of the standings Opening day of the Melges 24 North American Championship, held in conjunction with Bacardi Winter Series Event No. 1, delivered near-ideal conditions, setting a perfect tone for the start of the regatta. by International Melges 24 Class Association Posted 24 Jan 07:19 EST Festival of Sails 2026 underway Festival of Sails 2026 underway With the Holiday Inn & Suites Geelong Passage Race The Festival of Sails is under way with spectacular scale and tradition, drawing more than 260 boats to Victoria's waters for one of Australia's premier sailing events. by Nic Douglass Posted 24 Jan 06:02 EST 505, OK & 470 Australian Nationals Overall 505, OK & 470 Australian Nationals Overall Mal Higgins and Jesse Mitton take out Australian 5o5 title in style Two races where scheduled on the final day with typical boisterous conditions similar to the day before with average Southerly's blowing between 17 - 20 knots with a steep sea state. by Jonny Fullerton of Regatta Services Posted 24 Jan 02:39 EST FPT Boot Düsseldorf 2026 Day 1 FPT Boot Düsseldorf 2026 Day 1 Starting off '26 by turning up the pool part The 2026 Freestyle Pro Tour season is officially under way, as we kick the Tow-In World Series off at the Boot Düsseldorf! by Freestyle Pro Tour Posted 24 Jan 01:55 EST ILCA Under 21 World Championships 2026 day 5 ILCA Under 21 World Championships 2026 day 5 Strong west-north-westerly winds and demanding conditions shook up the racing Strong west-north-westerly winds and demanding conditions shook up the penultimate day of racing at the 2026 ILCA Under-21 Worlds, leaving everything wide open in ILCA 7, where Spain's Karol Krupski and Slovenia's Luka Zabukovec remain tied at the top. by Agustín Argüelles Posted 24 Jan 01:07 EST Sail Canada 2026 Youth Championships preview Sail Canada 2026 Youth Championships preview The 29er, ILCA 4, ILCA 6 and ILCA 7 events will be held September 1-4 at Royal Victoria Yacht Club The 2026 Youth Championships in 29er, ILCA 4, ILCA 6 and ILCA 7 will be held September 1-4 at the Royal Victoria Yacht Club. Check in will be August 31. by Sail Canada Posted 23 Jan 14:47 EST Crunch time for SailGP and the Cup Crunch time for SailGP and the Cup Outside the Cup teams and Italian politicians, interest in the America's Cup appears to be fading Outside the Cup teams and Italian politicians, interest in the America's Cup appears to be fading fast, and SailGP is foiling into the vacated media space. by Richard Gladwell/Sail-World NZ Posted 23 Jan 06:33 EST