San Pedro OCR crowns three champions San Pedro OCR crowns three champions Second week of racing on the LA 2028 Olympic waters The second week of San Pedro OCR came to a close Sunday with 3 pairs of Olympic-class sailors crowned champions on the waters that will host sailing at L.A.'s 2028 Olympic Games. by Meredith Glacken Posted 11 Aug 10:49 UTC RORC Team announced for the 2027 Admiral's Cup RORC Team announced for the 2027 Admiral's Cup Ino Veritas and Beau Ideal will race under the RORC Burgee as a single, fully integrated team The Royal Ocean Racing Club (RORC) has approved a formidable two-boat team for the 2027 Admiral's Cup, bringing together two long-standing RORC members with one clear objective. by Louay Habib / RORC Posted 11 Aug 09:24 UTC GP14 World Championship day 2 GP14 World Championship day 2 Irish Sailors Dominate as Sunshine and Steady Breeze Deliver Superb Conditions After the rain, cold and dramatic wind shifts of opening day, Belfast Lough showed competitors a very different side on Monday as sunshine and a steady north-easterly breeze provided near-perfect conditions for Races Two and Three. by Angela Hunter Posted 11 Aug 08:47 UTC AC Recon: The Longest Day AC Recon: The Longest Day Luna Rossa – Sailing Day 15, August 7 2026 - Cagliari, Sardinia Italian Challenger Luna Rossa enjoyed another great sailing day in Sardinia's Maestrale, clocking up their longest foiling time yet on Sailing Day 15. by Richard Gladwell, Sail-World Posted 11 Aug 01:20 UTC 80th Anniversary Firefly Nationals at Tenby Day 2 80th Anniversary Firefly Nationals at Tenby Day 2 Will Pank saves the day... in more ways than one It was a stop-start day for the fleet in Tenby when the early breeze that the fleet launched in petered out and the fleet was sent back to shore for a couple of hours. by Mark Jardine Posted 10 Aug 21:49 UTC Ora Cup Ora 2026 at Circolo Vela Arco overall Ora Cup Ora 2026 at Circolo Vela Arco overall Miguel Echavarri and Carlo Milan win the 31st edition The two Gold Fleet final races reshuffle the Junior podium: Spain's Miguel Echavarri wins ahead of USA's Ryan Lee and fellow Spaniard Luca Nueschen. Italy's Annalie Meoni finishes sixth overall and first female. by Elena Giolai Posted 10 Aug 19:52 UTC RORC Round Britain and Ireland Race day 2 RORC Round Britain and Ireland Race day 2 Tactical battle to the Isles of Scilly Twenty-four hours into the 2026 RORC Round Britain and Ireland Race, the fleet is stretched along the English Channel and approaching the next major strategic test to round Land's End and the Isles of Scilly. by Louay Habib / RORC Posted 10 Aug 18:15 UTC North Sails Cowes Week overall North Sails Cowes Week overall Spectacular fireworks display welcomes the start of event's third century North Sails Cowes Week, the 200th anniversary, ended on Friday evening amidst the glitz and triumphs of the prize-giving while thousands of families, visitors, islanders and sailors witnessed the spectacular fireworks display. by Cowes Week Ltd Posted 10 Aug 18:11 UTC Niramo wins Cape 31 class at 44th Copa del Rey Niramo wins Cape 31 class at 44th Copa del Rey Five Cape 31s competed in the 21-boat ORC C fleet in Palma The Cape 31 has added another major result to its growing list of successes, with Sönke Meier-Sawatzki's Niramo claiming victory in Azulmarino ORC C at the 44th Copa del Rey MAPFRE in Palma. by Tor Tomlinson Cheney Posted 10 Aug 15:14 UTC Klaipeda ORC Europeans 2026 day 1 Klaipeda ORC Europeans 2026 day 1 Long Offshore Race opens the battle for the European title The Klaipeda ORC European Championship 2026 begins today with its first scoring race, the Klaipeda Port Long Offshore Race. The first warning signal was displayed at 12:00, with Classes A and B starting at 12:05, followed by Class C at 12:15. by Offshore Racing Congress Posted 10 Aug 14:47 UTC America's Cup: Melges named in US Cup line-up America's Cup: Melges named in US Cup line-up ARC Team USA announce a mix of Cup experience and "Rookie" talent in new sailing squad. ARC Team USA, the US challenger for the 2027 America's Cup have announced an All-American line-up in their AC75 sailing squad. The team contains several mmebers of the American Magic AC75, Youth and Womens America's Cup teams from Barcelona. by Richard Gladwell, Sail-World.com Posted 10 Aug 14:00 UTC Who will claim the 470 Worlds in Enoshima? Who will claim the 470 Worlds in Enoshima? A record-breaking Mixed fleet expected on the starting line The world's best 470 sailors are heading to Japan for the 2026 470 World Championships, taking place in Enoshima from 10-17 August. by International 470 Class Association Posted 10 Aug 13:05 UTC Ora Cup Ora 2026 at Circolo Vela Arco day 2 Ora Cup Ora 2026 at Circolo Vela Arco day 2 Six races after two days on Garda Three more races were completed in a southerly breeze of around 13 to 14 knots. Italy's Valerio Pucci scored three wins and moved into the lead in Cadet Division B. by Elena Giolai Posted 10 Aug 10:38 UTC Europe class European Championship at Biscarrosse Europe class European Championship at Biscarrosse French sailor wins at French venue The Centre Nautique Biscarrosse Olympique hosted the Europe Class European Championship from 2 to 8 August 2026. Among 118 competitors from ten nations, it was French sailor Cyril Richard who was crowned European Champion. by AFE Posted 10 Aug 09:22 UTC ILCA 4 Youth Worlds overall ILCA 4 Youth Worlds overall Eleni Triantou and Leo Gosling emerged as the big winners Eleni Triantou and Leo Gosling emerged as the big winners as 448 young sailors wrapped up the 2026 ILCA 4 Youth World Championship in Aarhus after a demanding week of strong winds, sunshine and intense racing on Aarhus Bay. by Agustín Argüelles Posted 10 Aug 06:38 UTC 80th Anniversary Firefly Nationals at Tenby Day 1 80th Anniversary Firefly Nationals at Tenby Day 1 The next generation lead the way The Firefly class is on the up, with a host of younger sailors joining the class having been introduced to the boat through university team racing, as well as some who started sailing with their parents, and are now campaigning their own boats. by Mark Jardine Posted 9 Aug 21:42 UTC GP14 World Championship day 1 GP14 World Championship day 1 Weather tests fleet on dramatic opening day The opening day of racing at the 2026 GP14 World Championships on Belfast Lough delivered a stern test for competitors and race officials alike, as rapidly changing weather conditions forced organisers to abandon the first championship race. by Angela Hunter Posted 9 Aug 19:43 UTC RORC Round Britain and Ireland Race day 1 RORC Round Britain and Ireland Race day 1 32 boats, crewed by 182 sailors from 5 continents, made a clean start The 2026 RORC Round Britain and Ireland Race started with cannon fire from the Royal Yacht Squadron Line in Cowes, marking the start of one of offshore sailing's greatest challenges. by Louay Habib / RORC Posted 9 Aug 19:01 UTC Klaipeda ORC Europeans 2026 officially open Klaipeda ORC Europeans 2026 officially open Europe's leading offshore teams gather in Lithuania The wait is over. After three years of preparation, the Klaipeda ORC European Championship 2026 has officially opened, bringing leading offshore racing teams from across Europe to Lithuania's port city. by Offshore Racing Congress Posted 9 Aug 16:35 UTC SVG Sailors Show Remarkable Progress SVG Sailors Show Remarkable Progress At Central American and Caribbean Games 2026 The St. Vincent and the Grenadines Sailing Association is celebrating an impressive performance by young sailors Scarlett Hadley and Kai Marks Dasent, who proudly represented the nation in the i420 Class at the 2026 Central American and Caribbean Games. by SVG Sailing Association Posted 9 Aug 13:35 UTC Marine Megafauna in Sailing Guidelines shortlisted Marine Megafauna in Sailing Guidelines shortlisted For the 2026 Sport Positive Awards in the Biodiversity category The Marine Megafauna in Sailing Guidelines, co-authored by World Sailing and the Marine Mammal Advisory Group (MMAG), have been shortlisted for the 2026 Sport Positive Awards in the Biodiversity category. by World Sailing Posted 9 Aug 09:36 UTC GP14 World Championship starts today GP14 World Championship starts today More than 100 boats and over 200 sailors have gathered at the Royal North of Ireland Yacht Club No sooner is the music preparing to fade from Belfast's historic Fleadh than another major international event is taking centre stage, as the 2026 GP14 World Championships officially begin today at the Royal North of Ireland Yacht Club. by Angela Hunter Posted 9 Aug 08:12 UTC Sail On, Katie! Sail On, Katie! Remembering the SB20 Class Legend Katie Jackson (née Ashworth) It is with profound sadness that the SB20 UK Class Association shares the news of the passing of our dear friend, dedicated leader and class pioneer - Katie Jackson (née Ashworth), following a battle with cancer. by Anna Zyk Posted 9 Aug 08:08 UTC New Vaikobi high cut boots for sailing New Vaikobi high cut boots for sailing When the pressure's on - your footwear becomes the critical connection between you and your boat. Our NEW Vaikobi Wave Flex High Cut Boot has been engineered for exceptional grip, flexibity, and ankle support. by Vaikobi Posted 9 Aug 07:00 UTC Weather lesson for RORC's Griffin Pathway Weather lesson for RORC's Griffin Pathway Ahead of the Round Britain and Ireland Race RORC Griffin Pathway sailors were given a practical introduction to PredictWind during the RORC Crew Party at RORC Cowes on Tuesday 4 August, held during North Sails Cowes Week in support of the Griffin Pathway Project. by Casey Hodges Posted 9 Aug 06:45 UTC 44th Copa del Rey Mapfre Prize Giving 44th Copa del Rey Mapfre Prize Giving King Felipe of Spain presents the trophies The Royal Palace of La Almudaina hosted the ceremony to honour the winning teams of this 44th edition. by Copa del Rey MAPFRE Posted 9 Aug 06:14 UTC Fast 72 racer cruiser on the market Fast 72 racer cruiser on the market The Reichel Pugh 72 can be raced fully crewed, or shorthanded, or converted for luxury cruising. Auckland boutique brokerage McD Yachts is offering a high-performance Marten 72 yacht designed by a world-leading design office, Reichel Pugh, and capable of being raced fully crewed, or shorthanded, or quickly converted for luxury cruising. by Richard Gladwell Posted 9 Aug 05:53 UTC AC Recon: Mid-winter testing in Kiwiland. AC Recon: Mid-winter testing in Kiwiland. Emirates Team NZ resumed their AC75 sailing program on Wednesday after a two-month break. Emirates Team NZ resumed their AC75 sailing program on Wednesday after a two-month break. It was expected that there would be some changes, but no changes were recorded in component serial numbers on the Recon team's declaration sheet. by Richard Gladwell, Sail-World Posted 9 Aug 01:24 UTC North Sails Cowes Week day 7 North Sails Cowes Week day 7 Seven days of stunning racing produce a host of winners There are many faces to a typical day at Cowes Week. Wet and windy. Wet and windless. Sunny and windless. Sunny and a perfect breeze. by Cowes Week Ltd Posted 8 Aug 22:21 UTC RS21s Make Their Cowes Week Debut RS21s Make Their Cowes Week Debut RS21 UK & IE Cup and Round 3 of the RS21 EuroCup at the 200th edition of the regatta Being part of the North Sails Cowes Week 200th Regatta is a proud moment for the RS21 International Class, with the fleet racing alongside more than 600 boats at one of sailing's most iconic events. by RS Sailing Posted 8 Aug 20:28 UTC 44th Copa del Rey Mapfre overall 44th Copa del Rey Mapfre overall Vudu laid to rest a full year of hurt when they clinched the Abanca ORC 0 title Finishing with a second place just behind Hispania, the Spanish Navy's ORC 52 skippered by King Felipe, Mauro Gestri's Italian team on Vudu laid to rest a full year of hurt when they clinched the Abanca ORC 0 title today. by Copa del Rey MAPFRE Posted 8 Aug 19:56 UTC ILCA 4 Youth Worlds day 5 ILCA 4 Youth Worlds day 5 Conditions were milder on Aarhus Bay as the Final Series got underway After several days of strong winds and disrupted racing, conditions were milder on Aarhus Bay as the Final Series got underway at the 2026 ILCA 4 Youth World Championships. by Agustín Argüelles Posted 8 Aug 19:36 UTC Ora Cup Ora 2026 at Circolo Vela Arco Day 1 Ora Cup Ora 2026 at Circolo Vela Arco Day 1 Almost 600 young sailors from 44 nations are racing on Lake Garda Almost 600 children and young sailors from all over the world, 44 nations represented and an entire community of families, coaches and supporters gathered on Garda Trentino. by Elena Giolai Posted 8 Aug 18:47 UTC Portishead CC members attend Cork Week Portishead CC members attend Cork Week Including a delivery trip across the Irish Sea, carefully bringing a single oar There is something special about taking a boat out of the Bristol Channel and into offshore waters. During the last week in June four Portishead Cruising Club boats made the epic voyage across the Irish Sea to race in Cork Week. by Tim Pearson Posted 8 Aug 18:37 UTC 23rd Alexandria International Regatta NoR 23rd Alexandria International Regatta NoR The regatta will be conducted in the ILCA 4, ILCA 6, ILCA 7, Optimist classes The Yacht Club of Egypt is honored to invite you to participate in the Alexandria International 23rd Regatta, which will be held starting 15th October to 19th October, 2026 at our premises in Alexandria, Egypt. by Sherif Morsi, Regatta Manager Posted 8 Aug 17:58 UTC New owner and crew put Hanuman through her paces New owner and crew put Hanuman through her paces The team has recently spent a week training in Palma The new crew of Hanuman recently spent a week training in Palma along with the beautiful J Class yacht's new owner, Italian Giovanni Lombardi Stronati. by J Class Association Posted 8 Aug 14:51 UTC The legacy of the Melges 24 European Championship The legacy of the Melges 24 European Championship In a few weeks time, two more names will be engraved into that legacy in Tønsberg When the inaugural Melges 24 European Championship was held in Barcelona in 1996, few could have imagined that it would become one of the most prestigious titles in international one-design sailing. by International Melges 24 Class Association Posted 8 Aug 14:06 UTC Back where it belongs Back where it belongs The bicentenary has reinvigorated Cowes Week At the end of the day, bicentenaries are just a nice round number, but the effect they can have on events are quite extraordinary. They galvanise people to come together, to push harder, to put on a show and, most of all, attend. by Mark Jardine Posted 8 Aug 13:00 UTC AC Recon: French get renewed momentum AC Recon: French get renewed momentum La Roche-Posay Racing Team recorded the most on-foil run time of the campaign. Maelenn Lemaitre: "Right now I'm a bit tired because after sailing all day I learned so much. I have all this data in my mind, and right now even my name is quite hard to remember!" by Richard Gladwell, Sail-World Posted 8 Aug 09:43 UTC 49er, 49erFX and Nacra 17s at San Pedro OCR Day 3 49er, 49erFX and Nacra 17s at San Pedro OCR Day 3 Top ten up for grabs on final day of Qualifying The race to compete in Saturday's Final is on at San Pedro OCR as shifting leaderboards and narrow point margins across the 49er, 49erFX and Nacra 17 fleets set the stage for a decisive final day of qualifying at the future L.A. 2028 Olympic venue. by Meredith Glacken Posted 7 Aug 23:05 UTC