Marega back at No 1 on the Finn World Rankings Marega back at No 1 on the Finn World Rankings World Champion from Italy occupies the top spot Following his dramatic and emotional win at the 2026 Finn Gold Cup in Brisbane last month, new Finn world champion, Alessandro Marega, from Italy, is back at No.1 in the first Finn World Rankings of 2026 by Robert Deaves Posted 9 Mar 12:46 PDT 2026 470 European Championships day 1 2026 470 European Championships day 1 Italy's Giacomo Ferrari and Alessandra Dubbini sit in first place after a consistent day The first day of the European Championships delivered great racing in the 470 fleet. Three races in varying sailing conditions set up a tight battle at the top of the leaderboard. by International 470 Class Association Posted 9 Mar 11:39 PDT SSL Gold Cup 2026 Qualifying Series line-up SSL Gold Cup 2026 Qualifying Series line-up 66 national teams, of which 40 qualify for the Grand Final in Rio With 255 days to go until the second edition of the SSL Gold Cup, described as the Football World Cup in Sailing, the final qualification events are taking shape. by Star Sailors League Posted 9 Mar 10:20 PDT Superyacht Challenge Antigua 2026 Overall Superyacht Challenge Antigua 2026 Overall A schooner's debut to remember: Adix wins the Gosnell Trophy The 15th edition of the Superyacht Challenge Antigua concluded in Nelson's Dockyard after four days of spectacular racing and vibrant social events. by Louay Habib Posted 9 Mar 09:42 PDT Must-Do Flotilla Moments in the Med and 15% off Must-Do Flotilla Moments in the Med and 15% off Sunsail's pick of the most unmissable flotilla spots Flotilla holidays offer the unique opportunity to discover under-the-radar destinations, socialise with new people, and experience the Mediterranean in all its glory, all while embracing the peace of being on the water. by Sunsail Posted 9 Mar 07:30 PDT Inside Henri-Lloyd Ocean Pro Inside Henri-Lloyd Ocean Pro The Design & Development Story Ocean Pro is the result of 11,520 hours of engineering and 50,000 nautical miles at sea — developed alongside elite sailors and tested in the harshest conditions. by Henri-Lloyd Posted 9 Mar 05:00 PDT JJ Giltinan 18ft Skiff Worlds 2026 lay day JJ Giltinan 18ft Skiff Worlds 2026 lay day Races 3 and 4 are predicted to have less dramatic conditions than Race 2 Race 2 of the JJ Giltinan 18ft Skiff World Championship was a wild day with incredible conditions ranging from a start in 20-plus knots of Southerly wind to finishing in blindingly heavy rain and no wind for the winner, Yandoo. by Frank Quealey Posted 9 Mar 02:27 PDT America's Cup: Emirates Team NZ relaunch AC75 America's Cup: Emirates Team NZ relaunch AC75 Emirates Team New Zealand officially relaunch their AC75, Taihoro in Auckland Emirates Team New Zealand officially relaunched their AC75, Taihoro in front of friends, families, sponsors, and long-time supporters, gathered at the Wynyard Point base in Auckland. by Emirates Team Posted 8 Mar 23:28 PDT POLA Harbor Cup at Los Angeles overall POLA Harbor Cup at Los Angeles overall College of Charleston Cougars drive back rivals to win A spirited rally by Cal Poly Maritime and relentless assault by the remainder of the fleet threatened - but couldn't topple - College of Charleston's grasp on the lead at the Port of Los Angeles Harbor Cup this weekend. by Betsy Crowfoot Posted 8 Mar 23:18 PDT 46th St. Maarten Heineken Regatta overall 46th St. Maarten Heineken Regatta overall 30+ Knots for the Grand Finale The strongest winds arrived for the Grand Finale of the 46th St. Maarten Heineken Regatta, delivering powerful winds and dramatic racing. If the fleet thought Day 3 was breezy, Day 4 showed up with something to prove. by St. Maarten Heineken Regatta Posted 8 Mar 21:31 PDT America's Cup: Emirates Team NZ ready to sail America's Cup: Emirates Team NZ ready to sail Kiwis reveal repurposed AC75 and strategy for Naples - and the areas for gain in the AC75. Emirates Team New Zealand have revealed how they see the 38th America's Cup shaping up at a media session ahead of their AC75 being splashed, probably on Tuesday. We talk with Nathan Outteridge, Andy Maloney, Jo Aleh and Dan Bernasconi. by Richard Gladwell/Sail-World Posted 8 Mar 21:08 PDT Zhik Surge X Zhik Surge X The first waterproof race shoe is here For years, competitive sailors have faced an impossible trade-off: the agility of a race shoe, or dry feet. Now you can have both. Introducing the Surge X. The first waterproof race shoe for sailing. by Zhik Posted 8 Mar 15:00 PDT Qualified. Determined. Passionate. Focussed. Qualified. Determined. Passionate. Focussed. And experienced, to boot. Joining the dots was both a pleasure and natural job for Jessica. Little wonder that it is all working out, then. And it is only the beginning! Take a former Australian Sailing Team member who has her Barrenjoey Pin, who's also an Environmental Scientist and certified teacher with over 10 years of experience... by John Curnow, Sail-World.com AUS Editor Posted 8 Mar 14:00 PDT Cayard and Kleen win the 99th Bacardi Cup Cayard and Kleen win the 99th Bacardi Cup A dogfight for the ages After 45 years of chasing one of sailing's most storied trophies, Paul Cayard finally won the Bacardi Cup. by Hannah Lee Noll Posted 8 Mar 11:45 PDT Thailand in January and February 2027 Thailand in January and February 2027 Ideal racing destination for ILCA and OK Dinghy sailors The Royal Varuna Yacht Club in Pattaya, Thailand has recently completed three successful events - the Open Thailand ILCA Nationals, the Varuna Masters, and the Open Thailand OK Dinghy Nationals. by Morten Jakobsen Posted 8 Mar 10:05 PDT 2026 470 European Championships Preview 2026 470 European Championships Preview The atmosphere is heating up After two days of registration and measurements, the atmosphere in the boat park is heating up. Fifty-three teams from 20 nations will begin the battle for the European title on Monday. by International 470 Class Association Posted 8 Mar 09:50 PDT Global Solo Challenge 2nd edition 2027-28 launch Global Solo Challenge 2nd edition 2027-28 launch Institutions and sailors gathered in Vigo as momentum builds toward 2027 The gathering brought together skippers from the first edition of the GSC, sailors preparing their campaigns for the 2027-2028 race, representatives of maritime institutions and local authorities, and members of Galicia's vibrant sailing community. by Barry Pickthall for IACH Posted 8 Mar 09:21 PDT Forging Forward: Stories of Skill and Resilience Forging Forward: Stories of Skill and Resilience This International Women's Day, we honor that independent spirit We have always known that women in sailing have the skill, the grit, and the brilliance to conquer the water on their own. And behind every athlete forging forward is a constellation of forces moving with her. by North Sails Posted 8 Mar 09:00 PDT Superyacht Challenge Antigua 2026 Day 3 Superyacht Challenge Antigua 2026 Day 3 Full Tilt in the Trades Fast, physical and tactically engaging, Race 2 provided another impressive showcase of superyacht racing in Antigua's legendary trade wind conditions. What a spectacle! by Louay Habib Posted 8 Mar 08:53 PDT Vigo to host the 2027 J/70 Corinthian Worlds Vigo to host the 2027 J/70 Corinthian Worlds The event will bring together the world's top teams in one of Europe's most renowned sailing venues The International J/70 Class Association has awarded the 2027 J/70 Corinthian World Championship to Vigo, Spain. The event will be hosted by the Real Club Náutico de Vigo in collaboration with the Spanish J/70 Class Association. by J/70 International Class Posted 8 Mar 08:44 PDT Built for those who thrive in the extremes Built for those who thrive in the extremes Henri-Lloyd Ocean Pro is engineered 18% lighter than comparable systems Developed alongside elite offshore sailors and proven in the harshest marine environments, Ocean Pro redefines offshore protection — engineered 18% lighter than comparable systems, without compromise. by Henri-Lloyd Posted 8 Mar 05:00 PDT Seawolf takes IRC Overall in Rolex China Sea Race Seawolf takes IRC Overall in Rolex China Sea Race A historic win for William Liu's Ker 42 Custom The Rolex China Sea Race has come to a close, with William Liu's Ker 42 Custom Seawolf crowned IRC Overall Champion, Philip Turner's R/P 66 Team Alive-Rampage taking Line Honours and Tiger Mok marking history as the first solo competitor. by Vivian Ngan Posted 8 Mar 04:54 PDT JJ Giltinan 18ft Skiff Worlds 2026 Race 2 JJ Giltinan 18ft Skiff Worlds 2026 Race 2 Totally opposite conditions to the opening race but the result was the same Race 2 produced conditions totally opposite to those of the opening race but the result was the same as the outstanding defending champion Yandoo team took the honours with another display of brilliant crew work on Sydney Harbour today. by Frank Quealey Posted 8 Mar 03:35 PDT Musto Skiff 2025 Class Survey Report Published Musto Skiff 2025 Class Survey Report Published Questions on the boat experience, training weekends, and event circuits This latest survey included a class member vote on the future integration of the Small Mainsail X at organised events, and questions on the boat experience, training weekends, and event circuits. by International Musto Skiff Class Association Posted 8 Mar 01:12 PDT Over 470 women set for the Princesa Sofía Mallorca Over 470 women set for the Princesa Sofía Mallorca Including the Youth World Sailor of the Year More than 470 of the best Olympic class sailing specialists will compete from 27 March to 4 April in the 55th edition of the Trofeo Princesa Sofia Mallorca by FERGUS Hotels. by Trofeo S.A.R. Princesa Sofía Posted 8 Mar 00:25 PDT POLA Harbor Cup at Los Angeles Day 2 POLA Harbor Cup at Los Angeles Day 2 Trio of races see Charleston cling to the lead Strong gusting breeze forced a nearly four-hour postponement of racing on Day Two of the 2026 Port of Los Angeles Harbor Cup here today. by Betsy Crowfoot Posted 7 Mar 20:06 PDT 46th St. Maarten Heineken Regatta Day 3 46th St. Maarten Heineken Regatta Day 3 Strong winds and tactical racecourses kept sailors on their toes Day 3 of the St. Maarten Heineken Regatta delivered some of the most dramatic racing of the week so far, as strong winds and tactical racecourses kept sailors on their toes around the island. by St. Maarten Heineken Regatta Posted 7 Mar 19:28 PDT Doyle Sails RNI: Ragnar holds overall Lead - Leg 2 Doyle Sails RNI: Ragnar holds overall Lead - Leg 2 Ragnar sailed by Brett Elliott and James Glidden have moved into the overall lead after Leg 2. Ragnar, a Sunfast 3300 sailed by Brett Elliott and James Glidden, has finished second on the 476nm Leg 2 of the Doyle Sails Two Handed Round North Island Race, backing up their second place in Leg 1, and putting them into the overall lead. by Richard Gladwell Sail-World.com Posted 7 Mar 18:56 PST Puerto Rico "Wind Warriors Windsurf World Wave Tou Puerto Rico "Wind Warriors Windsurf World Wave Tou Solidifying the island's status as a premier global destination for the sport Following its sixth successful edition, the Puerto Rico "Wind Warriors" Windsurf World Wave Tour event, presented by @VoyTuristeando has solidified the island's status as a premier global destination for the sport. by Irene Kravitz Correa Posted 7 Mar 15:32 PST Rhody Regatta to benefit Meals on Wheels Rhody Regatta to benefit Meals on Wheels Race around Conanicut Island will benefit Meals on Wheels of Newport County The fourth annual Rhody Regatta, hosted by the International Yacht and Athletic Club (IYAC) on Saturday, May 30, will help kick off the 2026 sailing season on Narragansett Bay. by Barby MacGowan Posted 7 Mar 07:55 PST 52nd St. Thomas International Regatta Preview 52nd St. Thomas International Regatta Preview IRC, CSA & One-Design Classes Invited With one month to go, the 52nd St. Thomas International Regatta (STIR), set for April 2–5, 2026, is gearing up to deliver the high-quality racing sailors count on, served up with the relaxed, beachside setting of the St. Thomas Yacht Club. by Carol Bareuther Posted 7 Mar 07:08 PST Superyacht Challenge Antigua 2026 Day 2 Superyacht Challenge Antigua 2026 Day 2 Squalls, strategy and stunning yachts Trade winds, turquoise water and a spectacular pursuit start set the stage for the first race of the 2026 Superyacht Challenge Antigua Series along Antigua's dramatic south and west coasts. by Louay Habib Posted 7 Mar 07:03 PST Rolex Swan Cup returns to Porto Cervo Rolex Swan Cup returns to Porto Cervo The event once again brings together the international Swan fleet for a week of racing & celebration The Rolex Swan Cup returns to the waters of Porto Cervo for its 23rd edition, marking a milestone year as Nautor Swan celebrates its 60th anniversary. by Nautor Swan Posted 7 Mar 06:34 PST Countdown to Antigua Sailing Week 2026 Countdown to Antigua Sailing Week 2026 One of the Caribbean's most recognizable sailing events for more than half a century For more than half a century, Antigua Sailing Week has been one of the Caribbean's most recognizable sailing events. by Antigua Sailing Week Posted 7 Mar 06:03 PST Porsche Centre Brisbane Finn championships success Porsche Centre Brisbane Finn championships success Many bodies may be broken and a few egos destroyed & boats are showing signs of wear After an incredible three weeks of Finn sailing at the Royal Queensland Yacht Squadron, many bodies may be broken and a few egos destroyed & boats are showing signs of wear, but the collective pride of a monumental achievement will survive. by Robert Deaves Posted 7 Mar 03:50 PST Global Solo Challenge sailors gather in Vigo Global Solo Challenge sailors gather in Vigo Momentum builds toward the 2027 start The gathering brought together skippers from the first edition of the Global Solo Challenge, sailors preparing their campaigns for the 2027-2028 race, representatives of maritime institutions and local authorities. by Marco Nannini Posted 7 Mar 03:23 PST America's Cup Rialto: Kiwis close to sailing AC75 America's Cup Rialto: Kiwis close to sailing AC75 The Kiwis are expected to sail their AC75 next week. 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