Guy deBoer on the 2026 GGR Guy deBoer on the 2026 GGR A Q&A with Guy deBoer on the Golden Globe Race 2026 American Guy deBoer is unlikely to forget September 18, 2022. He was competing in the GGR 2022, when an prolonged exhaustion coincided with an windshift, and Spirit, his Tashiba 36, ran aground. Now, four years later, deBoer is preparing for the GGR 2026. by David Schmidt Posted 8 Jul 11:00 EST 49er, 49erFX & Nacra 17 Europeans Day 2 49er, 49erFX & Nacra 17 Europeans Day 2 A longer commute for the sailors, but as they say, that's part of the game Day 2 of the 2026 European Championship began bright and early, with the first fleets launching at 9:30 AM to make the long trip out to the racecourse. by 49er and Nacra 17 Sailing Posted 8 Jul 15:22 EST Mini round the world race for the maxi class Mini round the world race for the maxi class Near photo finishes, calms, sudden gusts, joy, terror and amazing scenery in the Aegean 600 With near photo finishes, calms, strong winds, sudden gusts, joy, terror and some amazing scenery, this year's Aegean 600 was like a mini round the world race for the 10 maxi yachts competing within the record-sized fleet of 71. by International Maxi Association Posted 8 Jul 14:25 EST 2026 iQFOiL Youth & Junior Worlds Day 4 2026 iQFOiL Youth & Junior Worlds Day 4 Another day of intense heat and challenging thermal conditions The 2026 iQFOiL Youth & Junior World Championships continued today, with another day of intense heat and challenging thermal conditions testing the world's best young windsurfers as the Qualifying Series approached its decisive stages. by iQFOiL Class Association Posted 8 Jul 14:12 EST America's Cup: French AC75 catches fire America's Cup: French AC75 catches fire French AC75 catches fire after capsize AC75 during practice session after "systems issue" French capsize AC75 off Lorient during a practice session after they "experienced a systems issue". The AC75 was righted, but it was very bow-down, indicating a major ingress of water into the bow area. Smoke was emitted from the half-sunk boat. by Richard Gladwell, Sail-World.com Posted 8 Jul 10:03 EST Fresh Layers For Longer with Polygiene® Fresh Layers For Longer with Polygiene® Featured across selected Henri-Lloyd T shirts, polos and performance layers Polygiene® technology helps garments stay fresher for longer by reducing odour build-up. Featured across selected Henri-Lloyd T shirts, polos and performance layers. by Henri-Lloyd Posted 8 Jul 07:00 EST 2026 Fireball Worlds - Entries close 17th July 2026 Fireball Worlds - Entries close 17th July Get your entry in now to join the 85 boats already signed up It's hard to believe but after nearly two years of planning the Fireball World Championships 2026 in Torbay are almost upon us. by UK Fireball Association Posted 8 Jul 06:46 EST Cork Week 2026 Day 2 Cork Week 2026 Day 2 Sunshine, Sea Breeze and a Fastnet Thriller Brilliant sunshine greeted competitors for Race Day Two at Cork Week 2026 on Tuesday 7 July, with Crosshaven and Cork Harbour bathed in summer light from early morning. by Louay Habib Posted 8 Jul 05:18 EST 2026 505 Worlds at Hayling Island Day 2 2026 505 Worlds at Hayling Island Day 2 Australians on the march The 505 fleet at Hayling Island was once again greeted with near perfect conditions as they set out for Races 3 and 4 of the 2026 World Championships, sponsored by WIP, Ovington Boats and Allen. by Chris Thorne Posted 8 Jul 00:45 EST 2026 iQFOiL Youth & Junior Worlds Day 3 2026 iQFOiL Youth & Junior Worlds Day 3 Gold fleets take centre stage in Costa Brava The event reached the halfway mark on Tuesday at Club de Vela La Ballena Alegre, with sailors once again greeted by brilliant sunshine, intense summer temperatures and conditions very similar to those experienced on the previous racing day. by iQFOiL Class Association Posted 8 Jul 00:37 EST First finishers in the 6th AEGEAN 600 First finishers in the 6th AEGEAN 600 Line honours for Claudio Demartis's Reichel/Pugh 90 Prosecco Doc Shockwave 3 While having to struggle through a few holes in the latter portion of the course, the Aegean's Meltemi winds held strong enough last night and today to allow the first finishers of the AEGEAN 600 to arrive in near-record time. by Hellenic Offshore Racing Club Posted 7 Jul 18:01 EST 49er, 49erFX & Nacra 17 Europeans Day 1 49er, 49erFX & Nacra 17 Europeans Day 1 The Baltic Turns It On in Eckernförde The first day of racing at the 2026 European Championship delivered exactly what the fleet came for. Three races were scheduled for every fleet across all three classes, and the Baltic served up a full day of tough, exhausting — and brilliant — racing. by 49er and Nacra 17 Sailing Posted 7 Jul 15:20 EST 2026 29er World Championship Kiel day 4 2026 29er World Championship Kiel day 4 Heavy wind shakes up the leaderboard As forecasted, Day 4 started with some delays—but not for the Gold and Silver fleets. by International 29er Class Posted 7 Jul 14:17 EST Think Destination, Do it Different Think Destination, Do it Different Some unique events in sailing are thriving Attending and reporting on a myriad of events - which has admittedly eaten into my own sailing time - does give a unique perspective on what is working and what isn't in this day and age. by Mark Jardine Posted 7 Jul 13:30 EST Canda Ocean Racing Pathway Programme Class of 2026 Canda Ocean Racing Pathway Programme Class of 2026 Helping identify and develop Canada's next generation of offshore sailors Canada Ocean Racing has selected six young sailors from across Canada to join its 2026 Youth Pathway Programme this July, following an exceptionally competitive application process that attracted almost 40 applicants from coast to coast. by Canada Ocean Racing Posted 7 Jul 12:02 EST Rooster New Pro Hikers 2.0 Rooster New Pro Hikers 2.0 Hiking just got better The new Pro Hikers 2.0 are the result of years of sailor feedback, extensive testing by the Rooster team, and countless refinements on the water. With improved support, greater comfort and thoughtful updates throughout. by Rooster Posted 7 Jul 12:00 EST Peter Peet is Finn World No. 1 for the first time Peter Peet is Finn World No. 1 for the first time He moves up four places from the previous release in March Peter Peet, from The Netherlands, has taken the top spot on the latest Finn World Rankings, issued 6 July 2026. He becomes only the third sailor to top the world rankings in the four years since it was started. by Robert Deaves Posted 7 Jul 11:45 EST IOC provisionally lifts Russian suspension IOC provisionally lifts Russian suspension Recommendations to IFs with regard to Russian athletes' participation no longer applicable The International Olympic Committee (IOC) Executive Board (EB) has provisionally lifted the suspension of the Russian Olympic Committee (ROC) that had been in effect since 12 October 2023. by International Olympic Committee Posted 7 Jul 10:53 EST AC Recon: New faces aboard AC75 AC Recon: New faces aboard AC75 The session was notable for the elevation of two new sailing squad members - both world champions. The French America's Cup team sailed a two-hour session in light airs off Lorient on Monday. The session was notable for the elevation of two new sailing squad members - both world champions. by Richard Gladwell, Sail-World Posted 7 Jul 10:37 EST Cork Week 2026 Day 1 Cork Week 2026 Day 1 Mist, Breeze and Bullets Racing at Cork Week 2026 got under way in memorable style on Monday 6 July, as early morning sea mist over Crosshaven and Cork Harbour was burnt away by the rising sun, leaving bright skies and around eight knots of breeze for the first start. by Louay Habib Posted 7 Jul 04:32 EST