World Sailing Inclusion Championships 2026 overall World Sailing Inclusion Championships 2026 overall Golden double and dramatic final race showdown Poland's Piotr Cichocki claimed an impressive double gold, while Sweden's Fia Fjelddahl and Patric Rosenberg survived a thrilling final-race showdown, as the 2026 World Sailing Inclusion Championships came to a close in Portimão, Portugal on Saturday. by World Sailing Posted 10 Oct 20:43 UTC Switch Global Championship 2026 Day 3 Switch Global Championship 2026 Day 3 Ora on song with foils whistling to its tune Lake Garda is a bucket-list venue for sailors and a mecca of the foiling world for a very good reason. When the Ora is on song it's nearly unbeatable and the Switch foils whistle to its tune. by Mark Jardine Posted 10 Oct 20:22 UTC 2026 Sardinia Kiteboard Grand Slam day 4 2026 Sardinia Kiteboard Grand Slam day 4 Nolot and Pianosi set the pace into Sunday's Sardinian showdown Lauriane Nolot and Riccardo Pianosi are looking very hard to beat. After another strong day on the water in Quartu Sant'Elena for the leading women and men, both riders have earned the right to go straight through to Sunday afternoon's four-rider final. by Sardinia Grand Slam Posted 10 Oct 20:01 UTC Barcolana58: 1858 boats ready to take to the water Barcolana58: 1858 boats ready to take to the water Michela wins the Women in Sailing, Light winds prevent Este24 Europeans and Barcolana Classic Races. Everything is ready for Barcolana58 presented by Generali. Trieste is enjoying the eve of the Autumn Cup, with the final crews arriving in the city and large crowds filling the Barcolana Village, the waterfront and the city centre. by Barcolana Posted 10 Oct 19:24 UTC 52 SUPER SERIES Valencia Sailing Week overall 52 SUPER SERIES Valencia Sailing Week overall Platoon Aviation lift 2026 52 SUPER SERIES season title in Valencia Harm Müller Spreer and the crew of his German flagged Platoon Aviation lifted the 2026 52 SUPER SERIES championship by what ultimately proved to be a conclusive margin today on the America's Cup waters off Valencia, Spain. by 52 Super Series Posted 10 Oct 18:27 UTC New champions crowned at RS21 Canadian Nationals New champions crowned at RS21 Canadian Nationals Dramatic tie-break at Bedford Basin YC Close racing on home waters sees Bedford Basin Yacht Club's CAN 132 crowned RS21 Canadian National Champions, with the title decided on a tie-break. by RS Sailing Posted 10 Oct 16:25 UTC Youth dinghy kit built to an elite standard Youth dinghy kit built to an elite standard Built on the same technology and performance that's trusted by elite athletes Our youth dinghy range is built on the same technology and performance that's trusted by elite athletes, tailored for young sailors. It's an adaptable range for differing conditions and includes wetsuits for cold, moderate and hot weather. by Zhik Posted 10 Oct 16:00 UTC Palanad 4 and Bellino lead RORC's Roll of Honour Palanad 4 and Bellino lead RORC's Roll of Honour RORC's historic trophies and special awards will be celebrated at the Annual Dinner and Prize-giving Palanad 4 has been named RORC Yacht of the Year, winning the Somerset Memorial Trophy, while Rob Craigie and RORC Commodore Deb Fish have secured their fourth consecutive RORC Season's Points Championship title aboard Bellino. by Louay Habib / RORC Posted 10 Oct 15:55 UTC 191 sailors gather for ILCA U21 Europeans 191 sailors gather for ILCA U21 Europeans Racing starts Sunday in Bodrum The 2026 ILCA Under-21 Europeans and Open European Trophy are under way in Bodrum. Registration and equipment inspection began on Friday 9 October, and many sailors took their first sail on the Aegean that afternoon in sunshine and a steady sea breeze. by Rana Akkurt / Rüzgar Üstü Posted 10 Oct 10:09 UTC 2026 Sardinia Kiteboard Grand Slam day 3 2026 Sardinia Kiteboard Grand Slam day 3 Koska Closes Gap in Spicy Mistral Offshore Mistral returned to Quartu Sant'Elena for Day 3 of the Sardinia Kiteboard Grand Slam, delivering a whole new set of tactical challenges. by Sardinia Grand Slam Posted 10 Oct 09:52 UTC World title showdown heads to Tiree Wave Classic World title showdown heads to Tiree Wave Classic Paré vs Köster: the epic world title battle continues as Scotland prepares for big winds The world's best wave sailors are descending on the legendary Scottish island of Tiree for the 2026 Tiree Wave Classic, with an epic forecast, a packed international field and two fiercely contested World Championship title races setting the stage. by World Windsurf Tour Posted 10 Oct 06:12 UTC Barcolana58 - Imagery by Stefano Temperoni Barcolana58 - Imagery by Stefano Temperoni Pics including the arrival of, Vespucci, upon its return from its North American tour. Photographs of the side events that have taken place over the last few days, including the arrival of, Vespucci, upon its return from its North American tour. by Stefano Temperoni Posted 9 Oct 23:44 UTC Switch Global Championship 2026 Day 2 Switch Global Championship 2026 Day 2 Pelèr 3 - Ora 0 In a day of two halves for the 57 sailors from 16 nations racing on the second day of the Switch Global Championship on Lake Garda. by Mark Jardine Posted 9 Oct 21:50 UTC 2026 5.5 Metre Worlds at Lavrion, Greece Overall 2026 5.5 Metre Worlds at Lavrion, Greece Overall Aspire wins after a challenging week Aspire (POL 17, Przemek Gacek, Mateusz Kusznierewicz, Kilian Weise) has won the 5.5 Metre World Championship in Lavrion, Greece, after a week of challenging conditions. by Robert Deaves Posted 9 Oct 21:46 UTC FPT Brouwersdam 2026 at DAM-X - Day 2 FPT Brouwersdam 2026 at DAM-X - Day 2 Nuclear winds, a massive upset, a nine-heat comeback and a record-shattering Super Final Nuclear winds, a massive upset, a nine-heat comeback and a record-shattering Super Final. Brouwersdam turned it up another notch on Day 2. The forecast delivered, and then some. by Freestyle Pro Tour Posted 9 Oct 21:15 UTC Flying Fifteen Europeans in Palma day 3 Flying Fifteen Europeans in Palma day 3 Breeze steadily freshened to nearer 14 knots which made for some tactical racing We were all warned at the morning briefing at Club de Mar that there would be a small window of opportunity when there could be 1 or 2 races between 1300 hrs and 1600 hrs. The forecast was for two pressure systems to be fighting. by Jonny Fullerton of Regatta Services Posted 9 Oct 20:14 UTC World Sailing Inclusion Championships 2026 Day 5 World Sailing Inclusion Championships 2026 Day 5 The joy of the fight: Cichocki chases golden double in Portimão For Piotr Cichocki, the thrill of competition has never faded. After decades on the water, a life-changing medical condition and a career spanning offshore sailing and the Paralympic Games, the experienced sailor is still driven by the same feeling. by World Sailing Posted 9 Oct 19:26 UTC 52 SUPER SERIES Valencia Sailing Week day 4 52 SUPER SERIES Valencia Sailing Week day 4 With one day to go Platoon Aviation have set themselves on a course for the 2026 title At the end of a long, three race day which was contested in mainly light winds Harm Müller-Spreer's German flagged Platoon Aviation have built themselves a 20 points lead overall in the chase for the 2026 52 SUPER SERIES championship title. by 52 Super Series Posted 9 Oct 19:24 UTC RORC Caribbean 600 Notice of Race RORC Caribbean 600 Notice of Race Antigua in February is not a difficult sell Organised by the Royal Ocean Racing Club in association with the Antigua Yacht Club, the 18th edition of the RORC Caribbean 600 will start in Antigua on Monday 22 February 2027. by Louay Habib / RORC Posted 9 Oct 19:07 UTC Barcolana58: Basilico is Italian Meteor Champion Barcolana58: Basilico is Italian Meteor Champion Anywave wins Barcolana Maxi, Giovi wins Solaris Adriatic Cup, weather disrupts Este24 Europeans Friday at Barcolana58 presented by Generali has brought a series of sporting results, with weather conditions continuing to affect the racing programme. by Barcolana Posted 9 Oct 18:05 UTC Is Renewable Energy the answer for onboard power? Is Renewable Energy the answer for onboard power? Could renewable energy eliminate the onboard generator? You cruise into an anchorage and shut your engine down. The refrigerator, lights and onboard electronics continue running, powered by the batteries charged by your solar panels throughout the day. by Citimarine Store Posted 9 Oct 18:00 UTC SB20 Worlds fleet grows SB20 Worlds fleet grows Impressive 25% growth in participation Despite a di6icult market for participation rates of sport boat regattas, the SB20 Class is leading by example with an impressive 25% growth rate in participation at the 2026 World Championship in Hyères France versus the past 7-year average. by Patsy Sarly Posted 9 Oct 13:54 UTC An icon built for Ferrari Hypersail An icon built for Ferrari Hypersail A new take on the North Sails classic Sailor Jacket Reimagined for the North Sails For Ferrari Hypersail Replica Collection, this new take on our classic Sailor Jacket is the ultimate expression of our passion for the project. by North Sails Apparel Posted 9 Oct 13:30 UTC WASZP Games 2027 announced WASZP Games 2027 announced This will be a massive celebration with a fleet of over 300 anticipated WASZP Class and Federazione Italiana Vela (FIV) - the ItalianSailing Federation, are thrilled to announce that the next WASZP Games in 2027 will be returning to Lake Garda - the world's most spectacular foiling venue. by WASZP Media Posted 9 Oct 12:26 UTC 2026 Sardinia Kiteboard Grand Slam day 2 2026 Sardinia Kiteboard Grand Slam day 2 Big shifts, tactical moves and rainbow chasing Offshore Mistral delivered a full on mind game (and some stunning rainbow views) on Day 2 of the Sardinia Kiteboard Grand Slam, presenting a completely different challenge on the waters of Quartu Sant'Elena. by Sardinia Grand Slam Posted 9 Oct 10:56 UTC Flying Fifteen Europeans in Palma days 1 & 2 Flying Fifteen Europeans in Palma days 1 & 2 A yellow weather warning ruined the first day The first day of the Flying 15 European Championship was challenging for everybody. A yellow weather warning with a forecast for the day of two large thunderstorms to hit Palma from mid morning to early afternoon. by Jonny Fullerton of Regatta Services Posted 9 Oct 08:31 UTC Annalise Murphy's return to sailing Annalise Murphy's return to sailing We talk to the Irish Olympic medallist at the Switch Global Championship 2026 57 sailors from 16 nations have gathered at Torbole, Lake Garda, Italy for the Switch one design foiling dinghy Global Championship. by Mark Jardine Posted 9 Oct 06:23 UTC Allstate Sugar Bowl J/22 Worlds overall Allstate Sugar Bowl J/22 Worlds overall Glenn Darden's Baby Doll Wins Long-Awaited Title Five race wins, a hometown connection, and a championship secured with a race to spare at the Allstate Sugar Bowl J/22 World Championship by Hannah Lee Noll Posted 9 Oct 03:43 UTC AC Recon: Oct 7 - Italians underwater mystery AC Recon: Oct 7 - Italians underwater mystery A diver was deployed and inspected the area around the lower rudder bearing A diver was deployed and inspected the area around the lower bearing while technicians opened the rudder stock fairing for another inspection. by Richard Gladwell, Sail-World Posted 9 Oct 02:00 UTC Antigua Racing Cup 2027 - Put it on your programme Antigua Racing Cup 2027 - Put it on your programme Caribbean racing with an ocean edge Trade winds, ocean swell, technical courses and proper competition. The second edition of the performance-focused regatta aims to become a regular stop for serious Caribbean campaigns. by Antigua Racing Cup Posted 8 Oct 21:01 UTC 2026 5.5 Metre Worlds at Lavrion, Greece Day 4 2026 5.5 Metre Worlds at Lavrion, Greece Day 4 Artemis takes the lead going into the final day Artemis (NOR 57, Kristoffer Spone, Trond Solli Sæther, Anders Pedersen) dominated the fourth day at 5.5 Metre World Championship in Lavrion, Greece to lead into the final day. by Robert Deaves Posted 8 Oct 19:57 UTC World Sailing Inclusion Championships 2026 Day 4 World Sailing Inclusion Championships 2026 Day 4 'Mashing up' the glass ceiling Trinidad and Tobago's Shannon Madar and Jaidon Vincent are among the new faces at the World Sailing Inclusion Championships, making their debuts in the Vision Impairment fleet as racing reaches day four in Portimão. by World Sailing Posted 8 Oct 19:46 UTC FPT Brouwersdam 2026 at DAM-X - Day 1 FPT Brouwersdam 2026 at DAM-X - Day 1 The event kicks off in nuclear fashion today The FPT Brouwersdam kicked off in nuclear fashion today, with the Open Fleet, Pro Women's Single Elimination and the opening round of the Pro Men's Single all taking to the water. by Freestyle Pro Tour Posted 8 Oct 19:11 UTC 52 SUPER SERIES Valencia Sailing Week day 3 52 SUPER SERIES Valencia Sailing Week day 3 No racing today so title is still wide open between Sled and Platoon With no racing possible today at the 52 SUPER SERIES Valencia Sailing Week due to winds which proved too light or too unsettled, German flagged Platoon Aviation now carry a 12 points lead into the penultimate day of the 2026 season. by 52 Super Series Posted 8 Oct 18:50 UTC Barcolana58 Villaggio in Italia opens Barcolana58 Villaggio in Italia opens 1,660 boats registered for the 11th October regatta A European Championship & an Italian Championship taking place simultaneously in the Gulf, feeder races with fleets sailing from Ravenna and, from tomorrow, Pula, the opening of the Villaggio IN Italia with the Amerigo Vespucci moored at Molo Bersaglieri. by Barcolana Posted 8 Oct 18:41 UTC Szczecin Match Race 2026 under starters orders Szczecin Match Race 2026 under starters orders 16 teams from 9 countries will line up on Lake Dabie, Poland This coming weekend, the Szczecin Match Race 2026 will take place on Lake Dabie in Szczecin - Stage 15 of the 2026 World Match Racing Tour championship, the world's longest running professional sailing series. by WMRT Posted 8 Oct 18:26 UTC AC Recon: Jib issues add intrigue - Day 23 AC Recon: Jib issues add intrigue - Day 23 Today the emphasis seemed to be on crew-work with a view to sharpening up pre-starts. Today the emphasis seemed to be on crew work, with maybe some new tacking techniques being trialled, as discussed in the Recon Team report below. The team lost 40 minutes due to jib sheet adjustment issues. by Richard Gladwell/Sail-World.com Posted 8 Oct 12:00 UTC The Jib, the original deck jacket The Jib, the original deck jacket Built by Henri-Lloyd for life on the water Built by Henri-Lloyd for life on the water, the Jib gave sailing one of its most recognisable silhouettes, a familiar sight in marinas and yacht clubs for decades. by Henri-Lloyd Posted 8 Oct 11:00 UTC Musto EVO Windproof Knit Musto EVO Windproof Knit The calm inside the storm Combining the timeless comfort of knitwear with the genuine windproof protection, Musto's new Full Zip Windproof Knit delivers warmth and versatility whether you're on the coast, countryside or waterfront. by Musto Posted 8 Oct 08:00 UTC Flying Fifteen stars arrive in Palma for Europeans Flying Fifteen stars arrive in Palma for Europeans A truly international group of some of the best Flying 15 sailors A truly international group of some of the best Flying 15 sailors have arrived in Palma de Mallorca for the Flying Fifteen European Championship to be sailed in the bay of Palma in Spain under host Club de Mar. by Jonny Fullerton of Regatta Services Posted 8 Oct 05:57 UTC