SailGP: No rule change after Fremantle prang SailGP: No rule change after Fremantle prang Despite the concerns of Black Foils skipper, there will be no changes on collision avoidance rules. No rule changes have been made following a spectacular collision, 90 seconds into Race 1, where the Swiss Sail GP team sliced the Kiwis' stern section off just behind the aft crossbeam, missing helmsman Peter Burling by just a metre. by Richard Gladwell/Sail-World Posted 12 Feb 22:19 AEDT Join the Island Guardians 2026 Mission Join the Island Guardians 2026 Mission A call to cruising community to protect Great Barrier Reef Ocean Crusaders is proud to announce the official launch of Island Guardians 2026, a flagship program uniting the cruising community, ocean lovers, and environmental stewards for a mission that truly matters. by Ian Thomson / Ocean Crusaders Posted 12 Feb 21:17 AEDT MGR Fleet Conquers South Atlantic to Recife MGR Fleet Conquers South Atlantic to Recife Only 2500 miles to History! The McIntyre Mini Globe Race's fourth and final leg delivered its most varied phase yet as the fleet traversed the South Atlantic from the remote outpost of Saint Helena to the vibrant Brazilian coast at Recife. by McIntyre Mini Globe Race Posted 12 Feb 20:12 AEDT RORC Nelson's Cup Series 2026 Preview RORC Nelson's Cup Series 2026 Preview Race ready in Antigua As the final inshore proving ground before the start of the RORC Caribbean 600, the series blends short, intense coastal racing with one of the most distinctive courses in the region, the Antigua 360. by Louay Habib / RORC Posted 12 Feb 18:39 AEDT Marine Auctions: February Online Auctions Marine Auctions: February Online Auctions Bidding to Open on Friday 21st February at 5am AEST The bidding will Open on Friday 21st February at 5am AEST and will close on Thursday 27th Febraury 2026 at 2pm AEST. by Marine Auctions Posted 12 Feb 18:15 AEDT Celebrating 100 years at Bellerive Yacht Club Celebrating 100 years at Bellerive Yacht Club One of Tasmania's premier locations for boating The River Derwent has been overflowing with yachts and yachties over summer with even more action ahead at the Bellerive Yacht Club in what is a year of celebration for the club. by Jane Austin Posted 12 Feb 17:29 AEDT 2026 Lanzarote International iQFOiL Games overall 2026 Lanzarote International iQFOiL Games overall Light winds decide the final day in Lanzarote Medal Series partially completed as Finn Hawkins and Emma Wilson are crowned overall winners of the iQFOiL International Games. by iQFOiL Communications Posted 12 Feb 16:27 AEDT SailGP: All eyes on Auckland in wake of Fremantle SailGP: All eyes on Auckland in wake of Fremantle Sharon Brettkelly talks with Sail-World's Richard Gladwell about the upcoming SailGP event Sharon Brettkelly, one of the presenters, for The Detail talks with Richard Gladwell, Sail-World's NZ Editor about recent developments in SailGP, following the first event in Fremantle, and New Zealand's chances of holding further SailGP events. by Sharon Brettkelly, The Detail Posted 12 Feb 14:20 AEDT Spring Boat Show at X-Yachts Spring Boat Show at X-Yachts The focus is fully on the yachts in Haderslev, Denmark Experience X-Yachts up close this spring. We're excited to invite you to a brand-new event for 2026: a special spring edition of our In-House Boat Show, taking place on March 7th, 2026 from 11 AM to 4 PM at the X-Yachts yard in Haderslev. by X-Yachts Posted 12 Feb 03:30 AEDT Just three weeks until the 470 Europeans Just three weeks until the 470 Europeans Nearly 60 teams from 21 nations set for the first major regatta of 2026 in Vilamoura Just over three weeks remain until the first major meeting of the world's best 470 sailors in the 2026 season. From 6 to 14 March, the Portuguese sailing venue of Vilamoura will host the 470 Europeans. by Prow Media Posted 11 Feb 21:59 AEDT Upgraded Emirates Team NZ's AC 75 returns Upgraded Emirates Team NZ's AC 75 returns Emirates Team New Zealand's AC75 ‘Taihoro' has returned to its Wynyard Quarter base Emirates Team New Zealand's AC75 'Taihoro' has returned to its Wynyard Quarter base, completing a stealthy midnight run across the Harbour Bridge from the team's dedicated North Shore build facility. by Emirates Team NZ Media Posted 11 Feb 16:24 AEDT Reviving the OK class in Thailand Reviving the OK class in Thailand February at Pattaya. No wetsuits required. The eleven-strong fleet started the first race of the regatta in robust wind. Apple Asawawatanaporn (THA) said “I think the wind was in the mid-teens coming in consistently from the south west.” by Neil Semple Posted 11 Feb 13:57 AEDT Pittwater to Coffs: First in best dressed! Pittwater to Coffs: First in best dressed! Entries opened for the 40th edition of the Pittwater to Coffs Harbour Yacht Race A dozen owners were quick off the mark when entries opened for the 40th Pittwater to Coffs Harbour Yacht Race, the annual 226 nautical mile classic, starting at 1pm on 27 March and hosted by Royal Prince Alfred Yacht Club (RPAYC). by Di Pearson / RPAYC media Posted 11 Feb 13:53 AEDT Sanctuary Cove International Boat Show returns Sanctuary Cove International Boat Show returns The event will showcase the pinnacle of boating and marine innovation The Gold Coast is set to transform into a marine and lifestyle hub as the Southern Hemisphere's largest marine event, Sanctuary Cove International Boat Show (SCIBS) returns from May 21 - 24, 2026 with tickets officially on sale. by Sanctuary Cove International Boat Show Posted 11 Feb 10:39 AEDT 2026 Lanzarote International iQFOiL Games Day 4 2026 Lanzarote International iQFOiL Games Day 4 Unstable breeze brings qualification series to a close Day 4 brought another test of patience and adaptability for sailors and race officials alike. The fleet faced shifting breeze and unstable conditions that ultimately marked the end of the Qualification Series and set the stage for the Medal Series. by iQFOiL Communications Posted 11 Feb 05:35 AEDT Checking in on the Mini Globe Race Checking in on the Mini Globe Race As the sailors prepare for their final challenge The Mini Globe Race began on February 23, 2025, off Antigua and saw a starting fleet of 15 singlehanded sailors from eight countries embark on a six-leg circumnavigation adventure aboard 19-foot one designs. It's now just 2,500 miles from the finish. by David Schmidt Posted 11 Feb 03:00 AEDT GKA Kite-Surf World Cup Cape Verde preview GKA Kite-Surf World Cup Cape Verde preview World Champion Capucine Delannoy set to open the defence of her crown The 2026 GKA Kite-Surf season once again opens in the iconic point break of Cape Verde's Sal Island, with the title race set to be tighter than ever as it plays out over a scheduled five globe-trotting stops. by Ian MacKinnon Posted 10 Feb 23:00 AEDT SailGP: Repaired Black Foils' F50 returns SailGP: Repaired Black Foils' F50 returns The repaired Black Foils F50 hull has returned to the SailGP Tech Base on Auckland's Wynyard Point The repaired Black Foils F50 hull has returned to the SailGP Tech Base on Auckland's Wynyard Point, for final finishing and commissioning. by Richard Gladwell - Sail-World.com Posted 10 Feb 14:40 AEDT All set for Cagliari and the first Prelim Regatta All set for Cagliari and the first Prelim Regatta As the build-up begins towards the Louis Vuitton 38th America's Cup The 'Road to Naples 2027' begins in Cagliari in 2026 between the 21st - 24th May with the opening Prelim Regatta of the Louis Vuitton 38th America's Cup. by America's Cup Media Posted 10 Feb 05:09 AEDT 2026 Lanzarote International iQFOiL Games Day 3 2026 Lanzarote International iQFOiL Games Day 3 Stronger breeze and course racing shake up the standings Finn Hawkins regains the Men's lead as Course Racing reshapes the rankings, while Emma Wilson continues to dominate in Lanzarote. by iQFOiL Communications Posted 10 Feb 04:24 AEDT World Sailing invites sailing community responses World Sailing invites sailing community responses As part of Olympic events review for the post-LA28 Games programme World Sailing is inviting responses from the global sailing community as part of its review of Olympic events for the post-LA28 Games programme. by World Sailing Posted 10 Feb 03:04 AEDT Royal Prince Edward YC Classic Yacht Regatta Royal Prince Edward YC Classic Yacht Regatta Inaugural event to be held on 11th April 2026 The Royal Prince Edward Yacht Club is proud to announce the launch of its inaugural Classic Yacht Regatta, to be held on Saturday, 11 April 2026, on the iconic waters of Sydney Harbour. by Royal Prince Edward Yacht Club Posted 9 Feb 18:48 AEDT Estonian Ice Sailing Cup Series Stage 3 Estonian Ice Sailing Cup Series Stage 3 Pärnu Bay is the Epicentre of Baltic Ice Sailing On February 7-8, the third stage of the Estonian Ice Sailing Cup Series (Jääpurjetamise Eesti karikasarja III etapp) took place in Estonia, on Pärnu Bay, in the Tahkuranna area. by Darius Gerasimavicius Posted 9 Feb 17:04 AEDT Aussie Sailors Capitalise on New Zealand Racing Aussie Sailors Capitalise on New Zealand Racing Wrapping up a high-value international training and racing block across the Tasman The Australian Sailing Team and Squad have wrapped up a high-value international training and racing block across the Tasman, making the most of the Southern Hemisphere summer and a strong calendar of regattas in New Zealand. by Australian Sailing Team / Lisa Darmanin Posted 9 Feb 16:51 AEDT SailGP: Spainish team confident of racing SailGP: Spainish team confident of racing Spanish Sail GP team, Los Gallos, will return to the SailGP start line in Auckland Spanish Sail GP team, Los Gallos, will return to the SailGP start line in Auckland, confirming their place at the ITM New Zealand Sail Grand Prix just weeks after a dramatic training crash ruled the Spanish team out of the 2026 season opener in Perth. by SailGP Posted 9 Feb 10:56 AEDT Surf to City Surf to City It's kind of a big deal. Southport to Brisbane. A plethora of divisions, spread over inshore and off It's kind of a big deal. Southport to Brisbane. A plethora of divisions, two courses, one outside from the surf off the Gold Coast, and then up and over back down to Shorncliffe. by John Curnow, Sail-World.com AUS Editor Posted 9 Feb 08:00 AEDT 2026 44Cup Calero Marinas - overall 2026 44Cup Calero Marinas - overall A long time coming – victory for Peninsula Racing John Bassadone's Peninsula Racing came out on top at the conclusion today of the 44Cup Calero Marinas in Lanzarote. by 44Cup Posted 9 Feb 07:21 AEDT 2026 Lanzarote International iQFOiL Games Day 2 2026 Lanzarote International iQFOiL Games Day 2 Shifting gears and rising swell for the Upwind Sprint racing Upwind Sprint racing reshapes the leaderboard as Pilloni takes the Men's lead and Emma Wilson extends her dominance at the iQFOiL International Games. by iQFOiL Communications Posted 9 Feb 06:39 AEDT WingFoil Racing World Cup Hong Kong overall WingFoil Racing World Cup Hong Kong overall The season's first champions crowned Hong Kong delivered another brutally demanding day of racing as shifting winds pushed the world's best riders to their limits at the opening World Cup of the season. by IWSA Media Posted 9 Feb 06:33 AEDT 18' Skiff Queen of the Waves & Club Champs Race 13 18' Skiff Queen of the Waves & Club Champs Race 13 Emma Collins and her Vaikobi team crowned Queen of the Waves Emma Collins is the 2026 18 footer Queen of the Waves after her Vaikobi team of Kirk Mitchell, Andrew Stephenson and Daniel Barnett raced away to an all-the-way victory in the annual event which had to be rescheduled following last Sunday's cancellation. by Frank Quealey Posted 8 Feb 19:36 AEDT Etchells NSW Championship overall Etchells NSW Championship overall Racer CC crew crowned champions Hong Kong's Racer CC crew of Mark Thornburrow/Julian Plante/Malcolm Page/Mike Huang were this afternoon crowned new champions of the Brian Hilton - Ineos Grenadier 2026 International Etchells NSW Championship at Gosford Sailing Club (GSC). by Di Pearson / Gosford Sailing Club media Posted 8 Feb 17:09 AEDT 2026 Lanzarote International iQFOiL Games Day 1 2026 Lanzarote International iQFOiL Games Day 1 Season opener delivers fast-paced slalom action in classic Lanzarote conditions The 2026 Lanzarote International iQFOiL Games, the first event of the newly inaugurated season, officially got under way today at Marina Rubicón in Playa Blanca, Lanzarote, organized by Marina Rubicón by iQFOiL Communications Posted 8 Feb 16:50 AEDT 2026 44Cup Calero Marinas Day 3 2026 44Cup Calero Marinas Day 3 Two points separate top three going into the final day After a moderate opening day and winds gusting to 20+ knots on Friday, today the start of racing had to be postponed by 2 hours 15 minutes as teams and race committee waited for the wind to build and stabilise. by 44Cup Posted 8 Feb 16:24 AEDT WingFoil Racing World Cup Hong Kong day 4 WingFoil Racing World Cup Hong Kong day 4 Proust flies as Medal Series takes shape Unstable winds and high-pressure racing produced a gripping Day 4 at the Wingfoil Racing World Cup in Hong Kong, China as qualification battles intensified and rising stars seized their moment on a demanding racecourse. by IWSA Media Posted 8 Feb 07:15 AEDT ORC Europeans 2026 builds momentum ORC Europeans 2026 builds momentum Klaipeda unveils hospitality program & early registration incentives Special hospitality offers have been announced for teams registered for the ORC European Championship 2026, with the host city of Klaipeda extending a warm welcome to visiting sailors through discounted accommodation and dining options. by Offshore Racing Congress Posted 8 Feb 02:20 AEDT Etchells NSW Championship Day 2 Etchells NSW Championship Day 2 Racer CC crew stays calm to consolidate at Brian Hilton - Ineos Grenadier Etchells NSW Championship Leading the Brian Hilton - Ineos Grenadier 2026 International Etchells NSW Championship coming into today's racing, Hong Kong's Racer CC crew of Mark Thornburrow/Julian Plante/Malcolm Page/Mike Huang stayed calm under pressure by Di Pearson / Gosford Sailing Club media Posted 7 Feb 19:31 AEDT ILCA Thailand National Championships 2026 ILCA Thailand National Championships 2026 102 helms from 15 nations race at the Royal Varuna Yacht Club The ILCA Thailand National Championships took place at the Royal Varuna Yacht Club with 102 entries from 15 nations taking part. by Royal Varuna Yacht Club Posted 7 Feb 18:06 AEDT Sun-Ready Gear - Stay cool in Vaikobi UV50+ Gear! 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Get into Vaikobi UV gear! by Vaikobi Ocean Performance Posted 7 Feb 10:15 AEDT 2026 44Cup Calero Marinas Day 2 2026 44Cup Calero Marinas Day 2 Turkish delight as wow! scores first ever 44Cup bullet The apple cart remains firmly upturned after day two of the 44Cup Puerto Calero, where the 2025 champion is currently residing at the unfamiliar bottom position on the leaderboard by 44Cup Posted 7 Feb 08:02 AEDT J Class expects resurgence of activity in 2026 J Class expects resurgence of activity in 2026 New owner for Rainbow is catalyst for renewed activity After a 2025 season which seems to have been largely dedicated to consolidation, extended, enjoyable cruising and - for some, a little bit of competition - 2026 looks set to see a promising surge of activity for the historic J Class. by J Class Association Posted 7 Feb 05:36 AEDT 2026 Congressional Cup entrants announced 2026 Congressional Cup entrants announced This year's line-up blends seasoned champions with rising stars Long Beach Yacht Club has announced the first eight entrants for the 2026 Congressional Cup, one of the world's premier match racing events and a founding event of the World Match Racing Tour. by World Match Racing Tour Posted 7 Feb 03:36 AEDT Fischer and Péquin crowned 49er champions Fischer and Péquin crowned 49er champions As the Lanzarote International Regatta concludes The sixth edition of the regatta organised by Marina Rubicón concludes with French champions after a full week of Olympic sailing across a wide range of conditions. by Helena Paz / Lanzarote Sailing Center Posted 7 Feb 03:05 AEDT OK Dinghy Thailand Open Nationals Day 1 OK Dinghy Thailand Open Nationals Day 1 Nick Craig leads from Morten Jakobsen and Chris Caldecoat snapping at his heels Good winds see Nick Craig (GBR) in the lead with Morten Jakobsen (THA) and Chris Caldecoat (THA) snapping at his heels. by Neil Semple Posted 7 Feb 00:06 AEDT Uncompromising Protection - Precision Engineering Uncompromising Protection - Precision Engineering Henri-Lloyd design for sailors who require absolute reliability Designed for sailors who require absolute reliability, the collection includes offshore sailing jackets, technical trousers, and mid-layers engineered to work as a complete system. by Henri-Lloyd Posted 6 Feb 23:00 AEDT World Sailing's new Classification Sub-Committee World Sailing's new Classification Sub-Committee New body is responsible for integrity and governance of Para Sailing athlete classification The World Sailing Board has approved recommendations by the Para World Sailing Committee to appoint the first chair, vice-chair and members of the newly-formed Classification Sub-Committee. by World Sailing Posted 6 Feb 22:58 AEDT Etchells NSW Championship Day 1 Etchells NSW Championship Day 1 Hong Kong's Racer CC's early bid for the title The Brian Hilton - Ineos Grenadier 2026 International Etchells NSW Championship opened at Gosford Sailing Club (GSC) on windward/leeward courses today and, as expected, some of the biggest names in the class and sailing are competing. by Di Pearson / Gosford Sailing Club media Posted 6 Feb 20:02 AEDT Australian Fireball National Championship overall Australian Fireball National Championship overall A very different challenge on the final day in Adelaide Race 9 was sailed on a three-lap course in 8-13 knots from 220 degrees sea breeze direction. The lighter breeze on the final day brought a very different challenge after the heavy-air racing of Day 4. by Heather Macfarlane Posted 6 Feb 18:17 AEDT Records and comentary from the 37th America's Cup Records and comentary from the 37th America's Cup Arbitration in the 37th America's Cup is the sixth book in a series recording the detailed decisions Arbitration in the 37th America's Cup is the sixth book in a series and a comprehensive record of the detailed decisions and official documents relating to the 2024 America's Cup in Barcelona. by Richard Gladwell Posted 6 Feb 12:12 AEDT