Seventieth Finn Gold Cup in Brisbane Day 3 Seventieth Finn Gold Cup in Brisbane Day 3 The sunshine state finally warms For the third day running, Norway's Anders Pedersen leads the Porsche Centre Brisbane 2026 Finn Gold Cup. He now has five wins from six races and holds a six-point lead over the ever-consistent Alessandro Marega, from Italy. by Robert Deaves Posted 17 Feb 14:55 UTC SailGP: Facing the reality of being an F1 sport. SailGP: Facing the reality of being an F1 sport. Key decisions in the aftermath of two serious collisions at the first two events of Season 6 The SailGP League will face major challenges over the coming months in the aftermath of two serious collisions at the first two events of Season 6. by Richard Gladwell/Sail-World.com/nz Posted 17 Feb 14:08 UTC Ready for Takeoff: The New Gitana 18 Ready for Takeoff: The New Gitana 18 The next chapter in the evolution of the Maxi Edmond de Rothschild storied offshore sailing program Gitana Team has unveiled the 104-foot (32-meter) Ultim Gitana 18 Maxi Edmond de Rothschild, marking the next chapter in the evolution of their storied offshore sailing program. by North Sails Posted 17 Feb 12:00 UTC Save the date for the Yacht Racing Forum Save the date for the Yacht Racing Forum The annual gathering of the yacht racing industry will again be held in Amsterdam Members of the global sailing and yacht racing community are invited to save the dates of November 19-20, 2026 for the 16th edition of the Yacht Racing Forum. by Yacht Racing Forum Posted 17 Feb 11:25 UTC 2026 29er Worlds Notice of Race published 2026 29er Worlds Notice of Race published The championship will bring some of the world's top young sailors to Kiel in July The Notice of Race for the 2026 29er World Championship, to be held in early July at the Olympic Sailing Centre in Schilksee, Kiel, is now published online, officially opening entries for the event. by 29er Class Posted 17 Feb 11:08 UTC Ice and Snow Sailing Worlds Open in Sweden Ice and Snow Sailing Worlds Open in Sweden 95 competitors from 12 nations will take to the frozen, snow covered surface of Lake Mälaren On Tuesday morning, 95 competitors from 12 nations will take to the frozen, snow covered surface of Lake Mälaren as the 2026 Ice and Snow Sailing World Championships officially begin in Västerås. by Marina Psychogyiou Posted 17 Feb 09:23 UTC Oliver Heer launches Vendée Globe 2028 campaign Oliver Heer launches Vendée Globe 2028 campaign The launch represents a clear change in gear from Heer's first Vendée Globe programme Oliver Heer Ocean Racing announces the official launch of the team's second Vendée Globe campaign, starting a new chapter focused firmly on progression and a competitive performance in the 2028 Vendée Globe. by Oliver Heer Ocean Racing Posted 17 Feb 07:00 UTC Growing Pains Growing Pains The SailGP event in Auckland this weekend was extraordinary on many fronts The SailGP event in Auckland this weekend was extraordinary on many fronts. Thirteen F50 foiling catamarans on the startline, wild conditions with unpredictable gusts, and possibly the worst crash we've seen on the circuit since its inception. by Mark Jardine Posted 16 Feb 18:00 UTC Portimão confirmed to host Inclusion Championship Portimão confirmed to host Inclusion Championship The championships hope to welcome over 250 competitors from more than 40 nations World Sailing is pleased to confirm that Portimão will host the 2026 World Sailing Inclusion Championships. by World Sailing Posted 16 Feb 17:31 UTC Howth YC Dinghy Frostbites Spring Series update Howth YC Dinghy Frostbites Spring Series update Ideal conditions for the RS Aeros and Melges 15s After missing the previous weekend due to a lack of wind, the Dinghy Frostbite Spring Series sailors returned to the water at Howth Yacht Club on Sunday with a building forecast and a narrow window to get racing completed. by Conor Murphy Posted 16 Feb 17:27 UTC Howth Brass Monkeys Spring Series day 4 Howth Brass Monkeys Spring Series day 4 Arcturus suffered a broken boom but there were no injuries Day 4 of the Brass Monkey Spring Series, sponsored by Tadg Riordan Motors, got under way under typical winter uncertainty, with early morning rain prompting the North Star crew to don their wet weather gear once again. by Derek Bothwell Posted 16 Feb 17:18 UTC Seventieth Finn Gold Cup in Brisbane Day 2 Seventieth Finn Gold Cup in Brisbane Day 2 When the going gets tough, the Finns get going Norway's Anders Pedersen extended his lead at the Porsche Centre Brisbane 2026 Finn Gold Cup with two more race wins in somewhat hairy conditions on the second day of the event. by Robert Deaves Posted 16 Feb 13:38 UTC Paul Cayard to keynote HSS Classic Yacht Symposium Paul Cayard to keynote HSS Classic Yacht Symposium The Helsinki event on 28th March is sold out Legendary American sailor Paul Cayard has been named the 2025 Rolex Yachtsman of the Year, sailing's most prestigious individual honor. The award was announced on 12 February 2026 at the US Sailing Rolex Champions Dinner in New York. by HSS Classic Yacht Symposium Posted 16 Feb 07:29 UTC 2026 29er Eurocup at Valencia overall 2026 29er Eurocup at Valencia overall Valencia finally saw action on the fourth and final day After another day without racing, Valencia finally saw action on the fourth day of the Olympic Week Comunitat Valenciana Youth (OWCVY). by 29er Class Posted 15 Feb 21:09 UTC València Community Youth Olympic Week overall València Community Youth Olympic Week overall Winds of 18 to 25 knots allow four races to be held on the final day The fourth day at the RCN in Valencia closes with four races for the 29ers and ILCA, with winds of 18 to 25 knots. by Pep Portas Posted 15 Feb 19:59 UTC Video: Gitana 18 launched at Lorient La Base Video: Gitana 18 launched at Lorient La Base The incredible new Ultim is in the water and the mast is stepped Gitana 18 is the trimaran which has been designed and built to take the great offshore records, including the Jules Verne Trophy for the fastest circumnavigation of the globe, to another world. by Mark Jardine Posted 15 Feb 16:11 UTC Seventieth Finn Gold Cup in Brisbane Day 1 Seventieth Finn Gold Cup in Brisbane Day 1 Brutal opening day Norway's Anders Pedersen was the stand out performer on the brutal opening day of the 2026 Finn Gold Cup. The event, partnered by Porsche Centre Brisbane, is being hosted by the Royal Queensland Yacht Squadron, in Brisbane, Australia. by Robert Deaves Posted 15 Feb 14:23 UTC Free Dom finishes Globe40 Leg 4 Free Dom finishes Globe40 Leg 4 Determination, patience, and courage guided the crew all the way to Valparaíso Determination, patience, and courage guided the crew all the way to Valparaíso, after thousands of miles and countless doubts overcome. by Sirius Events Posted 15 Feb 14:08 UTC The Macnamara's Bowl returns The Macnamara's Bowl returns Royal Lymington Yacht Club's prestigious and international women-only keelboat regatta First competed for in 1978, the prestigious and international women-only keelboat regatta ran successfully until 1995. Since then, the beautiful trophy has been displayed in the club trophy cabinet but without further competition. by Peter Saxton Posted 15 Feb 10:52 UTC 18ft Skiff Season Point Score - Race 19 18ft Skiff Season Point Score - Race 19 A hard-fought victory for the reigning world 18ft skiff champion Yandoo team Another day of incredibly tough racing conditions during the 2025-26 season couldn't stop the reigning world 18ft skiff champion Yandoo team of John Winning Jr, Fang Warren and Lewis Brake from scoring a hard-fought victory. by Frank Quealey Posted 15 Feb 08:44 UTC Growth Under Pressure in Auckland Growth Under Pressure in Auckland For the Red Bull Italy SailGP Team A penalty for contact with a course mark in Race 1 dropped the team to the bottom of the event standings. After finishing 7th in Perth, Red Bull Italy now sits 10th on the season leaderboard as the focus remains on continued progress. by Red Bull Italy SailGP Team Posted 15 Feb 06:42 UTC Volatile conditions challenge Swiss in Auckland Volatile conditions challenge Swiss in Auckland High-intensity racing in extreme and unpredictable conditions The ITM New Zealand Sail Grand Prix (14-15 February 2026) delivered high-intensity racing in extreme and unpredictable conditions, as strong and gusty winds tested the limits of both sailors and equipment. by Switzerland SailGP Team Posted 15 Feb 05:32 UTC Aussies claim victory in Auckland again Aussies claim victory in Auckland again Tom Slingsby and the BONDS Flying Roos carry winning form into Sydney Harbour homecoming The BONDS Flying Roos have stormed home to claim back-to-back victories at the ITM New Zealand Sail Grand Prix, defending their Auckland title with a masterclass display in challenging conditions. by SailGP Australia Posted 15 Feb 04:09 UTC SailGP: Back to back wins for Flying Roos SailGP: Back to back wins for Flying Roos Australia's Bonds Flying Roos have once again reigned supreme in the City of Sails Mastering the wind and the waves, Australia's Bonds Flying Roos have once again reigned supreme in the City of Sails. The Aussies held off fierce pressure from Emirates GBR and Spain to secure their second consecutive victory in New Zealand. by SailGP Media Posted 15 Feb 03:31 UTC Crossing the Drake: Picomole Reaches Antarctica Crossing the Drake: Picomole Reaches Antarctica Aldo Fumagalli and the crew of the Rapido 53XS Picomole have crossed the Drake Passage Through a small number of photos and short video clips received in recent days (we will post a video separately), we can see that Aldo Fumagalli and the crew of the Rapido 53XS Picomole have crossed the Drake Passage and reached the Antarctic Peninsula. by Rapido Trimarans Posted 14 Feb 20:39 UTC Gitana 18 Maxi Edmond de Rothschild launched Gitana 18 Maxi Edmond de Rothschild launched Opening a new chapter in flying Ultim design After more than two years in build, Gitana 18, the 32-metre Maxi Edmond de Rothschild has been launched, marking the culmination of an ambitious construction programme and the start of a new chapter for the Gitana Team. by Gitana Team Posted 14 Feb 20:30 UTC 2026 29er Eurocup at Valencia Day 3 2026 29er Eurocup at Valencia Day 3 Disrupted again due to a weather alert affecting the Valencian coast The Olympic Week CV Youth, which has been taking place since last Thursday at the RCN Valencia, was disrupted today due to a weather alert affecting the Valencian coast. by 29er Class Posted 14 Feb 18:37 UTC 36th Palamós International Optimist Trophy day 3 36th Palamós International Optimist Trophy day 3 Wind finally makes its appearance, with Canada's Will Keilty leading Palamós recovered its true spirit as the Tramontana wind, starting at 8-10 knots and building up to gusts of 23 knots, finally allowed the 36th Palamós International Optimist Trophy to get under way. by Jaume Soler Posted 14 Feb 18:32 UTC València Community Youth Olympic Week day 3 València Community Youth Olympic Week day 3 Weather alert in Valencia forces cancellation of racing again The third day of Eurocup 29 and the second day of ILCA 4, scheduled for today, Saturday, had to be cancelled due to strong winds battering the Valencian coast, preventing the scheduled races from taking place. by Pep Portas Posted 14 Feb 15:39 UTC Antigua Racing Cup: Simple to add, hard to miss Antigua Racing Cup: Simple to add, hard to miss Welcoming all comers who are seeking high quality racing with minimal additional logistics The inaugural Antigua Racing Cup, taking place from 9-12 April 2026, marks the launch of a new, purpose-built performance regatta designed to complement the Caribbean racing season rather than compete with it. by Louay Habib Posted 14 Feb 15:33 UTC SailGP: A stunning day in Auckland SailGP: A stunning day in Auckland The opening day of the ITM NZ SailGP got underway with the crowd very much in party mode The opening day of the ITM NZ SailGP got underway with the crowd very much in party mode, right from the moment they took their seats in the massive 10,000 seat stadium on the edge of the course. by Richard Gladwell/Sail-World.com/nz Posted 14 Feb 14:14 UTC Henri-Lloyd's Jib Jacket Henri-Lloyd's Jib Jacket Technical waterproof protection, refined for everyday wear Henri-Lloyd's iconic Jib Jacket is a fully waterproof, insulated jacket that delivers the brand's trusted performance in a modern styled casual jacket designed for life on and off the water. by Henri-Lloyd Posted 14 Feb 12:00 UTC Seventieth Finn Gold Cup in Brisbane Practice Race Seventieth Finn Gold Cup in Brisbane Practice Race Finntastic sailing conditions - The Greatest Show on Surf Winter arrived early in Brisbane for the practice race ahead of the 2026 Finn Gold Cup with Porsche Centre Brisbane, hosted by the Royal Queensland Yacht Squadron. by Robert Deaves Posted 14 Feb 11:40 UTC DS Team France leaders in Auckland DS Team France leaders in Auckland But an unavoidable crash leaves them unable to compete on day 2 Following a violent collision during the third race of the SailGP Auckland Grand Prix, an incident for which the French team was fully exonerated of any responsibility, Manon Audinet was injured and evacuated to Auckland Hospital. by France SailGP Team Posted 14 Feb 11:40 UTC Strong Start to 2026 for IRC Rating Rule Strong Start to 2026 for IRC Rating Rule Issuing certificates to over 660 northern hemisphere boats for the new season Applications have been open for 2026 IRC Rating since the beginning of January, and the IRC Rating Authority has already issued certificates to over 660 northern hemisphere boats for the new season following a strong start to the year's applications. by RORC Rating Office Posted 14 Feb 10:12 UTC ITM New Zealand Sail Grand Prix Day 1 ITM New Zealand Sail Grand Prix Day 1 Major Crash Takes New Zealand and France out of the event The opening day of the ITM New Zealand Sail Grand Prix | Auckland was cut short after two fleet races, due to a catastrophic collision between home-team Black Foils and DS Team France. by SailGP Posted 14 Feb 08:44 UTC Severe crash in Auckland Sail Grand Prix Severe crash in Auckland Sail Grand Prix Two sailors taken to hospital, condition reported as stable Racing has been abandoned on day one of the ITM New Zealand Sail Grand Prix following a major collision between New Zealand and France. by Mark Jardine Posted 14 Feb 05:35 UTC Vaikobi Launches the All-New VXPII PFD Vaikobi Launches the All-New VXPII PFD Next-Generation Performance, Hydration and Storage for Paddlers, Foilers and Sailors Vaikobi today announced the launch of the VXPII, the brand's second-generation PFD in the VXP range, delivering upgraded storage, hydration compatibility, improved visibility, and refined on-water comfort for paddlers, foilers and sailors. by Vaikobi Posted 14 Feb 04:00 UTC Shaw and Partners set sights on 18ft success Shaw and Partners set sights on 18ft success Supporting two brand new, Van Munster-built 18ft skiffs Shaw and Partners Financial Services has set a high target in its seventh season of 18 footer sponsorship with their support of two brand new, Van Munster-built 18ft skiff hulls which will contest the 2026 Giltinan World Championship. by Frank Quealey Posted 13 Feb 23:49 UTC 2026 ORC Rules and Sailor Services now online 2026 ORC Rules and Sailor Services now online Also available is the 2026 updates to the ORC's unique Sailor Services system The Offshore Racing Congress (ORC) is pleased to announce that the 2026 editions of ORC Rules and Regulations are available. by Offshore Racing Congress Posted 13 Feb 19:37 UTC