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 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. New episode of America's Cup Legal. ACP hiring. Emirates Team NZ are expected to launch their re-purposed AC75 and start next week. It is claimed in social media that the New York Attorney General has asked the current Trustee, RNZYS, to comment on the ACP complaint. ACP has made a key appointment. by Richard Gladwell Sail-World Posted 7 Mar 01:26 PST JJ Giltinan 18ft Skiff Worlds 2026 Race 1 JJ Giltinan 18ft Skiff Worlds 2026 Race 1 A day dominated by light wind strength and a number of changes of direction The opening race of the JJ Giltinan 18ft skiff World Championship 2026, presented by The Winning Group, produced a day dominated by light wind strength and a number of changes of direction which made for many surprising performances throughout the fleet. by Frank Quealey Posted 7 Mar 01:17 PST Enter now to win PredictWind DataHub and Sub Enter now to win PredictWind DataHub and Sub Your last chance to win the ultimate prize: PredictWind DataHub and Pro-subscription Your last chance to win the ultimate prize: a 12-month PredictWind Professional subscription and DataHub®, the ultimate GPS tracker and smart device. - Closes Sunday March 8 (NZT) by Casey Hodges/Predictwind Posted 7 Mar 00:39 PST Effortless Upgrades for Huge Benefits Effortless Upgrades for Huge Benefits Now's the time to upgrade the details that make a real difference If you've started your boat prep, now's the time to upgrade the details that make a real difference. by Rooster Posted 7 Mar 00:30 PST Sailing Zingaro explains use of PredictWind - 3 Sailing Zingaro explains use of PredictWind - 3 How to understand how to prevent boat damage, seasickness and crew fatigue In Part 3 of the five part PredictWind series, James Evenson (Sailing Zingaro) tells you how to understand how to prevent boat damage, seasickness and crew fatigue, this is the foundation of all weather routing. by Richard Gladwell Sail-World.com Posted 6 Mar 23:52 PST 99th Bacardi Cup Day 5 99th Bacardi Cup Day 5 Cayard Holds Narrow Lead as Scheidt Forces Final-Day Showdown The 99th Bacardi Cup is headed for a final-day showdown. Will we see a Paul Cayard vs. Robert Scheidt match race? Just two teams are left in contention for the 99th Bacardi Cup title: Paul Cayard / Frithjof Kleen and Robert Scheidt / Austin Sperry. by Hannah Lee Noll & Ana Stewart Posted 6 Mar 22:30 PST 46th St. Maarten Heineken Regatta Day 2 46th St. Maarten Heineken Regatta Day 2 The legendary Around the Island Race returned in spectacular fashion The legendary Around the Island Race returned in spectacular fashion on Day 2 of the St. Maarten Heineken Regatta, delivering thrilling tactics, high speeds, and unforgettable moments on the water. by St. Maarten Heineken Regatta Posted 6 Mar 20:00 PST POLA Harbor Cup at Los Angeles Day 1 POLA Harbor Cup at Los Angeles Day 1 Charleston Cougars take early lead The College of Charleston Cougars took an early lead on Day One of the Port of Los Angles Harbor Cup regatta with a solid record of 1-1-1-3 in the first four races of the 10-race, three-day series. by Betsy Crowfoot Posted 6 Mar 19:44 PST Full bore and the real deal - Mark Bradford Full bore and the real deal - Mark Bradford Bulwarks and Bulldust – Show One of Season Four is now live - Squark - MD North Sails AUS Known internationally as Squark, North Sails Australia's MD, Mark Bradford, comes onto Season Four of Bulwarks and Bulldust to talk Olympic Classes, TP52s, Supermaxis, OD classes, OTB Classes, Cruising Vessels, and the very latest in sail making. by Bulwarks and Bulldust Posted 6 Mar 19:07 PST Musto Skiff Mainsail X Vote results Musto Skiff Mainsail X Vote results The survey report is due to be published this weekend At the close of the 2025 sailing season, the Musto Skiff class launched their annual 2025 Class Survey, which included a class member vote on the future integration of the small Mainsail X at organised events. by Musto Skiff Class Association Posted 6 Mar 09:17 PST Discover the Barton HB1 Continuous Line Furler Discover the Barton HB1 Continuous Line Furler Designed to provide optimum performance for dinghies and small yachts in all conditions Recently launched, the Barton Marine Continuous Line Furler is designed to provide optimum performance for dinghies and small yachts in all conditions - even the most challenging. by Barton Marine Posted 6 Mar 08:30 PST Superyacht Challenge Antigua 2026 Day 1 Superyacht Challenge Antigua 2026 Day 1 Hetairos Smashes Round Antigua Record The first day of racing at the 2026 Superyacht Challenge Antigua (SYCA) delivered spectacular sailing conditions with two standalone races: the 48.31nm Round Antigua Race and the 33.51nm Half-Island Race. by Louay Habib Posted 6 Mar 07:45 PST World Sailing celebrates International Women's Day World Sailing celebrates International Women's Day Highlighting the stories of six volunteers from The Magenta Project World Sailing is marking this year's International Women's Day by encouraging more people to be allies and mentors for women in sailing. by World Sailing Posted 6 Mar 06:21 PST 2026 Rolex China Sea Race finish 2026 Rolex China Sea Race finish Team Alive-Rampage takes Line Honours Phillip Turner and Noel Chan's Reichel/Pugh 66 Team Alive-Rampage crossed the finish line at Subic Bay on Friday 6 March at 13:15:08, claiming Line Honours in the 2026 Rolex China Sea Race from Hong Kong to Subic Bay. by Vivian Ngan Posted 6 Mar 02:47 PST JJ Giltinan 18ft Skiff Worlds 2026 Invitation Race JJ Giltinan 18ft Skiff Worlds 2026 Invitation Race An absorbing contest which wasn't decided until the final one hundred metres The traditional Invitation Race got the JJ Giltinan Trophy under way in a 8-10 knot SE breeze on Sydney Harbour today and produced an absorbing contest which wasn't decided until the final one hundred metres of the long South-East course. by Frank Quealey Posted 6 Mar 01:02 PST 99th Bacardi Cup Day 4 99th Bacardi Cup Day 4 Cayard Still on Top, but Scheidt Bites Back Cayard holds a strong grip on the fleet at the 99th Bacardi Cup. Robert Scheidt and Austin Sperry won Race Four at the 99th Bacardi Cup, snapping Paul Cayard and Frithjof Kleen's run of race victories, but not quite loosening their grip overall. by Hannah Lee Noll & Ana Stewart Posted 5 Mar 21:53 PST 46th St. Maarten Heineken Regatta Day 1 46th St. Maarten Heineken Regatta Day 1 Big Breeze and Big Moments Kick off Racing It was a dramatic start to the first day of racing as teams made their way to the start areas in Simpson Bay and Cole Bay this morning to kick off the 46th edition of the St. Maarten Heineken Regatta. by St. Maarten Heineken Regatta Posted 5 Mar 18:35 PST The PV Pivot: 2026 San Diego Ocean Racing Series The PV Pivot: 2026 San Diego Ocean Racing Series The team at San Diego Yacht Club did what sailors do best: they adjusted course When circumstances shifted just days before the start of the 2026 San Diego to Puerto Vallarta International Yacht Race, the team at San Diego Yacht Club did what sailors do best: they adjusted course. by Karina Sandhu, SDYC Posted 5 Mar 17:10 PST Auckland Boat Show: Crowds arrive on Day 2 Auckland Boat Show: Crowds arrive on Day 2 The 25th Auckland Boat Show enters its second day at Jellicoe Harbour and Wynyard Point. The 25th Auckland Boat Show enters its second day at Auckland's Viaduct Events Centre and Jellicoe Harbour, with a steady flow of visitors through the front door of the Viaduct Event Centre and along the marinas and Pavilions on Wynyard Point. by Richard Gladwell - Sail-World.com Posted 5 Mar 17:03 PST America's Cup: Spanish rockstars join French team America's Cup: Spanish rockstars join French team 49er Olympic Gold Medalists and 2024 SailGP champions will join the French America's Cup team. 2024 Olympic Gold Medalists in the 49er class, and 2025 SailGP champions, Diego Botín and Florian Trittel (ESP), have suspended their 2028 Olympic program, and will sail with the French team K-Challenge for the 2027 America's Cup in Naples. by Richard Gladwell Sail-World Posted 5 Mar 13:36 PST Superyacht Challenge Antigua 2026 kicks off Superyacht Challenge Antigua 2026 kicks off Ten magnificent superyachts are ready for four days of racing off Antigua's spectacular south coast The 15th Superyacht Challenge Antigua is officially under way. On Wednesday 4 March, at the historic Nelson's Dockyard in Antigua, sailors gathered on the Race Office balcony for the Pre-Regatta Briefing. by Louay Habib Posted 5 Mar 13:13 PST Armstrong Foils: A+ System | One System. All Time Armstrong Foils: A+ System | One System. All Time The Armstrong A+ System has stood the test of time, and we're not changing. From Day 1 in a New Zealand boatshed, where Armie Armstrong and his father sketched the first design, the DNA of the A+ System has remained the same. by Jen Tyler, Armstrong Foils Posted 5 Mar 12:31 PST 2026 Corsair Nationals registration open 2026 Corsair Nationals registration open This premier event is proudly sponsored by Corsair Marine International This premier event is proudly sponsored by Corsair Marine International and co-organised by Encinal Yacht Club and the Bay Area Multihull Association. by Corsair Marine Posted 5 Mar 08:29 PST Every Sailor Needs Sail Care & Repair Every Sailor Needs Sail Care & Repair Start the season strong with North Sails preseason service Start the season strong with preseason service and hardware upgrades that keep your sails performing their best. Expert care helps prevent wear and ensures reliable performance when you need it most. by North Sails Posted 5 Mar 08:00 PST Register for NWSA/SCYA Women's Sailing Conference Register for NWSA/SCYA Women's Sailing Conference Taking place March 20-22 at Long Beach, California The National Women's Sailing Association (NWSA) and Southern California Yachting Association (SCYA) have collaborated to bring the Women's Sailing Conference to Long Beach, California. by National Women's Sailing Association Posted 5 Mar 07:13 PST Diego Botín & Florian Trittel to continue in 49er Diego Botín & Florian Trittel to continue in 49er Combining the America's Cup with LA28 Olympic campaign Diego Botín and Florian Trittel have reached this stage of their careers at the very top of the sport. In October 2025, off the coast of Cagliari, they captured the one title that had eluded them in the 49er class: the world championship gold medal. by 49er Class Posted 5 Mar 05:15 PST 2026 Rolex China Sea Race day 2 2026 Rolex China Sea Race day 2 It was a tough night for some entries After slipping quietly out of Victoria Harbour, the boats sailed straight into a potent easterly flow and building seas, transforming the race from a gentle start into a full-throttle push across open water. by Vivian Ngan Posted 5 Mar 04:50 PST Rolex China Sea Race 2026 underway Rolex China Sea Race 2026 underway A spirited start, but a slow exit from the harbour It started in 1962, when three boats from Hong Kong, one for the Philippines, and a sole Japanese entry, raced from Hong Kong to Manila in what was to become known as the China Sea Race. by Guy Nowell Posted 5 Mar 03:28 PST Doyle Sails RNI: Explore Racing wins Leg 2 Doyle Sails RNI: Explore Racing wins Leg 2 Several boats have finished 476nm Leg 2 of the Doyle Sails Two Handed Round North Island Race Several boats have finished 476nm Leg 2 of the Doyle Sails Two Handed Round North Island Race which restarted from Mongonui, at 0900hrs on Monday, heading for the second stopover in Waikawa, at the top of the South Island. by Richard Gladwell Sail-World.com Posted 5 Mar 02:01 PST 400 miles to McIntyre Mini Globe Finish in Antigua 400 miles to McIntyre Mini Globe Finish in Antigua A world first race many thought impossible is reaching its conclusion The McIntyre Mini Globe race is a world first race many thought impossible. The McIntyre Golden Globe Race pushes 36ft yachts solo around the world in 212 days. The Vendée Globe 60ft yachts fly solo around in 65 days. by McIntyre Mini Globe Race Posted 4 Mar 23:54 PST Globe40 Leg 5 Update: Cape Horn Day Globe40 Leg 5 Update: Cape Horn Day Closing gap expected among the leaders After a successful rounding of Cape Horn last weekend, the competitors in the 5th leg of the GLOBE40 have begun a challenging ascent of the South Atlantic. by Sirius Events Posted 4 Mar 22:49 PST International boost for JJ Giltinan Worlds International boost for JJ Giltinan Worlds USA challenge adds another country to the 2026 championship The 2026 JJ Giltinan 18ft Skiff World Championship, presented by The Winning Group, received a last-minute boost with the entry of the first USA 18 footer team to contest the championship for seven years. by Frank Quealey Posted 4 Mar 22:39 PST