Solo Trans-Tasman Yacht Challenge – Day 2 Update Solo Trans-Tasman Yacht Challenge – Day 2 Update After a demanding first 48 hours that saw competitors contend with strong winds and large seas. The 2026 Solo Trans-Tasman Yacht Challenge continues to deliver exactly what makes this race so special – changing conditions, strategic decisions, personal challenges, and a healthy dose of Tasman Sea unpredictability. by Solo Trans-Tasman Yacht Challenge Posted 1 Jun 22:00 NZST The Ocean Race 2027: Conrad Colman updates The Ocean Race 2027: Conrad Colman updates Conrad Colman is a veteran of four shorthanded round the world races. He updates on his fifth. In September, Conrad Colman will skipper the New Zealand-flagged MSIG Europe in The Ocean Race Atlantic - a 3,000nm sprint from New York to Lorient in France. The IMOCA60 is one of six entrants in the new event. by Richard Gladwell Posted 1 Jun 15:29 NZST Armstrong Foils: SailGP Inspire lands in New York Armstrong Foils: SailGP Inspire lands in New York SailGP Inspire is in New York demonstrating that the championship extends beyond racing. The high-tech, hydrofoiling F50 catamarans of the Rolex SailGP Championship have officially returned to Manhattan waters, bringing boundary-pushing, 60-mph racing back to one of the world's most iconic skylines for the Mubadala New York Sail Grand Prix. by Laura Hampton Posted 1 Jun 14:57 NZST SailGP: Another big pre-start crash- Day 2 SailGP: Another big pre-start crash- Day 2 Another big crash in SailGP takes USA out of contention in home Final Another major collision marred Day 2 of SailGP New York, involving three boats and taking all out of the race, but fortunately and surprisingly, the event organisers did not report any injuries. by Richard Gladwell/Sail-World.com Posted 1 Jun 12:58 NZST Erica Lush aboard Hope forced to retire Erica Lush aboard Hope forced to retire From La Solitaire du Figaro Paprec Leg 3 While sailing in 36th position off the coast of Île de Ré, American skipper Erica Lush notified Race Direction of her retirement at 6:49 a.m. this Tuesday morning, following the tearing of her mainsail. by La Solitaire du Figaro Paprec Posted 2 Jun 18:37 NZST Australian Women's Keelboat Regatta starts Friday Australian Women's Keelboat Regatta starts Friday Thirty-six all-female crews are arriving in Melbourne ready to challenge Thirty-six all-female crews are arriving in Melbourne ready to challenge for the 34th Australian Keelboat Regatta (AWKR), to be held on Port Phillip over the King's Birthday weekend from 5-8 June, 2026 and hosted by Royal Melbourne Yacht Squadron. by Di Pearson / AWKR media Posted 2 Jun 16:37 NZST 2026 Range Rover Sardinia Cup Practice Race 2026 Range Rover Sardinia Cup Practice Race Ten international teams competing, with a total of 20 boats Everything is ready in Porto Cervo for the grand return of the Range Rover Sardinia Cup. After a 14-year hiatus, one of the regattas that shaped the history of the YC Costa Smeralda returns with a new club-team format, featuring two boats per team. by Yacht Club Costa Smeralda Posted 2 Jun 08:16 NZST Momentum Builds Towards Rio Momentum Builds Towards Rio As SSL Gold Cup 2026 Africa and Oceania Qualifier Opens The Road to Rio and the countdown to SSL Gold Cup Brasil 2026 continues over the next two weeks in the stunning surroundings of Lake Neuchâtel in Switzerland with two sets of Qualifiers. by SSL Media Posted 2 Jun 04:31 NZST La Solitaire du Figaro Paprec Leg 3 Day 2 La Solitaire du Figaro Paprec Leg 3 Day 2 The poker game is underway The morning has significantly tightened the competition on this final leg of La Solitaire du Figaro Paprec. After hours of effort to build a gap, the frontrunners have seen much of their advantage evaporate mile after mile. by La Solitaire du Figaro Paprec Posted 2 Jun 04:28 NZST 151 Miglia-Trofeo Cetilar 151 Miglia-Trofeo Cetilar Decided after one of the lightest, most protracted offshore races on record With Italy lacking isobars this final May weekend, the winners of the 17th edition of the 151 Miglia-Trofeo Cetilar have been decided after one of the lightest, most protracted offshore races on record. by International Maxi Association Posted 2 Jun 04:03 NZST World Sailing launches new Portrayal Guidelines World Sailing launches new Portrayal Guidelines A comprehensive document based on the IOC Portrayal Guidelines, 2026 Edition World Sailing has published its new World Sailing Portrayal Guidelines, a comprehensive document based on the IOC Portrayal Guidelines, 2026 Edition, with the aim of ensuring fair, equal, and respectful representation of athletes across all media platform by World Sailing Posted 2 Jun 03:58 NZST Allen sponsors 2026 505 Worlds at Hayling Island Allen sponsors 2026 505 Worlds at Hayling Island 80 boats are already entered from 10 different countries We are delighted to announce that Allen, one of the world's leading makers of high-performance sailing hardware, has come onboard to sponsor the 2026 505 World Championship at Hayling Island 2nd-11th July. by Chris Thorne Posted 1 Jun 23:00 NZST A Class Catamaran Europeans Practice Race A Class Catamaran Europeans Practice Race Things now get serious at Mar Menor for the sailors representing 19 nations The European Championships starts to get serious now at the FVM centre in Los Alcázeras on the wonderful waters of the Spanish Mar Menor lagoon. Sunday saw the official practice race prior to Monday's event start. by Gordon Upton Posted 1 Jun 22:27 NZST 2026 OK Dinghy World Championship preview 2026 OK Dinghy World Championship preview The unstoppable momentum of the OK Dinghy class continues The unstoppable momentum of the OK Dinghy class continues into 2026 with the second largest OK Dinghy World Championship of all time set to get under way at Skovshoved, Denmark next week. It has attracted an impressive 207 entries from 14 nations. by Robert Deaves Posted 1 Jun 22:16 NZST SailGP: Flying Roos win a three-peat SailGP: Flying Roos win a three-peat A come-from-behind win capped a big day for the Roos who swapped a broken rudder before the start. The Bonds Flying Roos have claimed a third consecutive SailGP event victory, in a final that went down to the wire. The dramatic, come-from-behind win capped a remarkable day for the Australians who swapped a broken rudder before the start of Race 1. by SailGP Media Posted 1 Jun 13:47 NZST Solo-Trans Tasman: Second competitor withdraws Solo-Trans Tasman: Second competitor withdraws Graeme Francis who activated his EPIRB has reached the safety of Mangonui Solo Trans-Tasman Yacht Challenge organisers have confirmed that competitor Graeme Francis and his Wilson 36 have arrived safely in Mangonui, Doubtless Bay at the far North of New Zealand. Pretty Boy Floyd is the second competitor to withdraw. by Richard Gladwell/Sail-World.com Posted 1 Jun 09:33 NZST La Solitaire du Figaro Paprec Leg 3 Start La Solitaire du Figaro Paprec Leg 3 Start Alexis Thomas (Wings of the Ocean) rounded the buoy laid off the port of Pornichet in first place. In front of a large crowd gathered along the seawall, the 36 sailors set off from Pornichet for the final leg of the 2026 La Solitaire du Figaro Paprec. At exactly 7:00 p.m., the start was given in ideal conditions. by La Solitaire du Figaro Paprec Posted 1 Jun 08:54 NZST Ewan McGregor joins Emirates GBR Ewan McGregor joins Emirates GBR For 'one hell of sailing lesson' in New York The Emirates Great Britain SailGP Team hosted Scottish acting legend Ewan McGregor and his close friend Eric Strickland for a high-speed sailing session aboard their F50 race boat at the New York Sail Grand Prix on Saturday. by Emirates GBR SailGP Team Posted 1 Jun 03:34 NZST La Solitaire du Figaro Paprec Leg 3 Starts Today La Solitaire du Figaro Paprec Leg 3 Starts Today The Final Departure at 7pm The moment of truth has arrived for all 36 skippers competing in the final leg of the 2026 La Solitaire du Figaro Paprec. This Sunday evening at 7:00 PM, the 36 sailors taking part in the 57th edition will set sail from Pornichet bound for Le Havre. by La Solitaire du Figaro Paprec Posted 1 Jun 03:10 NZST New formats aim to secure sailing's Olympic future New formats aim to secure sailing's Olympic future This year, sailing fans can look forward to two medal races in the Olympic classes. Reliable competition schedules, maximum medal contenders on final day, and compelling understandable races—this is how the sport of sailing aims to secure its Olympic future even after the 2028 Games in Los Angeles, USA. by Kieler Woche Posted 1 Jun 02:48 NZST SailGP: Three boats - no points - Day 1 SailGP: Three boats - no points - Day 1 Three teams raced on the Hudson River in what was later deemed to be an exhibition sail Fresh and swirling winds made mincemeat of the Day 1 racing schedule for the Mudabala New York SailGP. After the racing event organisers decided no points would count toward the Event or 2026 Season standings by Richard Gladwell/Sail-World.com Posted 1 Jun 02:01 NZST Musto Skiff 2026 Worlds GPS partnership Musto Skiff 2026 Worlds GPS partnership SailRacer GPS tracking will include all the main championship races The International Musto Skiff Class Association (IMSCA) has confirmed that it will once again partner with SailRacer to provide GPS tracking at the ACO Musto Skiff World Championship 2026, taking place in Carnac, France in early June. by International Musto Skiff Class Association Posted 31 May 21:38 NZST Gear that lets you send it – Sam Whaley's picks Gear that lets you send it – Sam Whaley's picks The Vaikobi gear he's wearing - and why it matters One of the most exciting names in foiling right now, Sam Whaley has made his mark at the front of the Switch class. Through every high speed manoeuvre and send - Sam relies on gear that can keep up. by Vaikobi Posted 31 May 19:30 NZST Video: Bizarre first day at the New York SailGP Video: Bizarre first day at the New York SailGP Swirling Winds, Crane Issues, 3 Boats Racing Swirling winds in New York caused major problems launching the fleet of F50s at the Mubadala Sail Grand Prix, so only 4 boats made it on to the water, and that was rapidly reduced to just 3 when the Bonds Flying Roos nosedived, causing significant damage. by Mark Jardine Posted 31 May 17:36 NZST Solo-Trans Tasman: Fleet survives tough night Solo-Trans Tasman: Fleet survives tough night Australian trimaran Oceans Tribute continues to lead the Solo Trans-Tasman Challenge. Oceans Tribute, continues to lead the 13 boat fleet in the Solo Trans-Tasman Challenge 2026, after a tough night when some of the fleet experienced 50kt winds. by Richard Gladwell/Sail-World.com Posted 31 May 14:52 NZST SailGP: Survival of the Fastest - Day 1 SailGP: Survival of the Fastest - Day 1 Opening day of the Mubadala New York Sail Grand Prix delivered a chaotic shootout Opening day of the Mubadala New York Sail Grand Prix delivered a chaotic shootout as teams battered wet and wild conditions on the Hudson. Gusts of up to 40km/h wreaked havoc on the fleet – as only three teams competed due to extreme winds. by SailGP Media Posted 31 May 12:18 NZST Beneteau Asia Pacific news – Monthly update Beneteau Asia Pacific news – Monthly update Beneteau presents a spectacular and dynamic showcase at SCIBS 2026 At this year's Sanctuary Cove International Boat Show, Beneteau put on a world-class showcase, creating a dedicated booth and a new water display location for our clients, partners and media friends to walk through the very best that Beneteau offers. by Beneteau Asia Pacific Posted 31 May 08:48 NZST 2026 Giorgio Armani Superyacht Regatta overall 2026 Giorgio Armani Superyacht Regatta overall Silver Jubilee Cup goes to Moat and Liberty Squared The 2026 edition of the Giorgio Armani Superyacht Regatta, organised by the Yacht Club Costa Smeralda with the support of title sponsor Giorgio Armani for the fifth consecutive year, concluded with a final race that rewarded all. by Yacht Club Costa Smeralda Posted 31 May 07:34 NZST World Sailing Youth Olympic Games Training Camp World Sailing Youth Olympic Games Training Camp Propeling African sailors toward Dakar 2026 The wind, the waves, and a shared Olympic dream brought the historic coast of Tangier, Morocco, alive as the third World Sailing Youth Olympic Games (YOG) training camp delivered a vital week of development for 13 elite young sailors. by World Sailing Posted 31 May 04:57 NZST Loro Piana Giraglia 2026 Preview Loro Piana Giraglia 2026 Preview More than a race, a living tradition The Loro Piana Giraglia is organised by Yacht Club Italiano in collaboration with Société Nautique de Saint-Tropez, under the guidance of the Federazione Italiana Vela and the Fédération Française de Voile. by Yacht Club Italiano Posted 31 May 04:14 NZST La Solitaire du Figaro Paprec Leg 3 Preview La Solitaire du Figaro Paprec Leg 3 Preview 36 skippers will set off from Pornichet on the final leg on Sunday at 7pm Tomorrow, Sunday, May 31 at 7:00 p.m., 36 skippers will set off on the final leg of the 2026 La Solitaire du Figaro Paprec. The race between Pornichet and Le Havre is already shaping up to be intense and highly competitive. by La Solitaire du Figaro Paprec Posted 31 May 02:21 NZST Freemantle Shorts and Falmouth Polo Freemantle Shorts and Falmouth Polo Henri-Lloyd's Perfect Pairing Whether you're on the water, at the marina or navigating everyday life, Henri-Lloyd's Freemantle shorts are the perfect addition to your summer essentials. by Henri-Lloyd Posted 30 May 23:00 NZST World Sailing's 2026 Development Coach Scholarship World Sailing's 2026 Development Coach Scholarship Programme concludes in Portland World Sailing has wrapped up the 2026 Development Coach Scholarship, an intensive four-week residential programme delivered in partnership with the Andrew Simpson Foundation and held at the world-class Weymouth & Portland National Sailing Academy. by World Sailing Posted 30 May 22:25 NZST Excess Asia Pacific news - Monthly update Excess Asia Pacific news - Monthly update The Excess 13 enjoys a highly-successful debut at SCIBS 2026 Excess 13 made a highly successful Australian premiere at the Sanctuary Cove International Boat Show. We extend our sincere gratitude to our local dealer, 38 South Yacht Sales, and sub-dealer, World Wide Boat Brokers, for making this milestone possible. by Excess Asia Pacific Posted 30 May 18:08 NZST SailGP: Fleets split for Day 1 SailGP: Fleets split for Day 1 With fresh winds expected the 12-boat SailGP fleet is expected to be split into two fleets of six. With fresh winds forecast to be gusting into the high 20kts in New York for the first day of racing in the Mubadala New York SailGP, the 12-boat fleet is expected to be split into two fleets of six. by Richard Gladwell/Sail-World.com Posted 30 May 17:58 NZST Armstrong Foils: A-Sessions - Hunting the Barrel Armstrong Foils: A-Sessions - Hunting the Barrel Oskar Johansson and Jeremy Wilmotte headed to NSW chasing a big swell with a small window. Oskar Johansson and Jeremy Wilmotte headed to NSW chasing a big swell with a small window. by Armstrong Foils Posted 30 May 11:44 NZST SailGP: Black Foils return confirmed for Canada SailGP: Black Foils return confirmed for Canada SailGP confirmed at that the Peter Burling skippered Black Foils will return for Canada SailGP As reported earlier in Sail-World, SailGP confirmed at today's media conference in New York, that Peter Burling skippered Black Foils would be back for the next event on the Season 6 calendar at Halifax. by SailGP & Sail-World.com Posted 30 May 11:32 NZST Solo-Trans Tasman: 15 crews set to battle elements Solo-Trans Tasman: 15 crews set to battle elements Winner of the 2023 race, Malcolm Dickson (79) in a home built boat is the fleet favorite. Fresh winds gusting later to 35kts and 3metre seas are on the menu for the 15 single-handed sailors, starting the 1200nm race from Opua to Southport, on Saturday. by Yachting NZ/Sail-World.com Posted 30 May 11:03 NZST Unfinished business in the2026 Rolex Sydney Hobart Unfinished business in the2026 Rolex Sydney Hobart Two very different boats are early entries after retiring from last year's 80th edition Within minutes of entries opening for the 81st Rolex Sydney Hobart Yacht Race, two yachts secured spots – Grant Wharington and Adrian Seiffert's maxi Wild Thing 100 (AUS) and the Verdier 40 Vixen Racing (NZL), with Sharon Ferris-Choat at the helm. by Cruising Yacht Club of Australia Posted 30 May 09:02 NZST Disney+ Greenlights new Docuseries Disney+ Greenlights new Docuseries Following Bonds Flying Roos SailGP Team Disney+ has greenlit a new premium docuseries from Maximum Effort following SailGP's BONDS Flying Roos from Australia and world-famous co-owners Hugh Jackman and Ryan Reynolds, across a global racing season defined by speed, pressure and high stakes. by Disney+ Posted 30 May 08:00 NZST High-Stakes on the Hudson High-Stakes on the Hudson Rolex SailGP Championship Readies for Unpredictable New York Showdown The Rolex SailGP Championship has officially landed in New York, kicking off the highly-anticipated Mubadala New York Sail Grand Prix this weekend (May 30-31, 2026). by SailGP Posted 30 May 07:25 NZST 2026 Giorgio Armani Superyacht Regatta day 3 2026 Giorgio Armani Superyacht Regatta day 3 Moat and Liberty Squared lead the provisional classification with one day of racing to go Day three of the Giorgio Armani Superyacht Regatta brought the light south-easterly breezes forecast by the main weather models, veering to north-east as the day progressed. by Yacht Club Costa Smeralda Posted 30 May 07:10 NZST Atto 1.2t: Versatile, affordable load sensing Atto 1.2t: Versatile, affordable load sensing Wireless load sensors within reach for every sailor Originally developed for the 36th America's Cup, smartlink wireless load sensors from Cyclops have permeated every kind of sailing, from dinghy racing to weekend cruising. by Cyclops Marine Posted 30 May 05:30 NZST The Return of the Range Rover Sardinia Cup The Return of the Range Rover Sardinia Cup After a 14-year hiatus, the event rejoins the IRC calendar After a 14-year hiatus, the Range Rover Sardinia Cup rejoins the IRC calendar; with over half the fleet powered by North Sails. by North Sails Posted 30 May 03:00 NZST Vendée Arctique is not a race to be taken lightly Vendée Arctique is not a race to be taken lightly IMOCA class talks to Sam Goodchild and Arnaud Boissières With four wins in the last five races, just about everything Sam Goodchild touches in sailing right now turns to gold. The IMOCA Globe Series defending champion prepares for the third edition of the Vendée Arctique-Les Sables D'Olonne by Ed Gorman / IMOCA Globe Series Posted 30 May 00:37 NZST Hanuman heading to Europe Hanuman heading to Europe An exciting future in the hands of a new owner The renowned J Class yacht Hanuman is in the middle of the Atlantic this week on course for a new home in Europe following her sale to a well known Italian yachtsman. by J Class Association Posted 29 May 21:47 NZST UpWind by MerConcept wraps up a strong half season UpWind by MerConcept wraps up a strong half season Securing qualification for the Route du Rhum Following Acts 1 and 2 of the Ocean Fifty Series in Sainte-Maxime and Ajaccio, the UpWind by MerConcept project has completed an intense and promising first half of the season. by UpWind by MerConcept Posted 29 May 21:25 NZST GKA Freestyle Kite World Cup Mexico 2026 concludes GKA Freestyle Kite World Cup Mexico 2026 concludes The reigning World Champions mean business. Nuevo Nayarit, Mexico, hosted the GKA Kite World Tour for the opening Freestyle stop of the 2026 season, welcoming 15 men and 8 women to the start of a new competitive year. by Gemma Hamaini Posted 29 May 15:21 NZST