Chips are down for the Finn Grand Slam Chips are down for the Finn Grand Slam Class is delighted to launch the World Tour for Finns 2026 The inaugural WTF Grand Slam year will include a series of key European events during the year including many of the iconic class events and venues along with some enticing new venues. by Robert Deaves Posted 5 Feb 15:49 GMT France and UK confirmed as 4-star events for WWT France and UK confirmed as 4-star events for WWT Two nations step into the unified PWA World Wave Tour The World Wave Tour (WWT) has officially confirmed France and the United Kingdom as 4-STAR World Cup Challenger events on the 2026 Unified World Wave Tour Calendar, strengthening Europe's role at the heart of the sport's new global structure. by International Windsurfing Tour Posted 5 Feb 15:20 GMT RYA back sustainable period underwear for sports RYA back sustainable period underwear for sports WUKA becomes first-ever Official Period Partner for women's health The Royal Yachting Association (RYA) is proud to announce its first-ever official period partner, WUKA, a sustainable period underwear brand dedicated to breaking down stigmas and inequalities in women's health. by RYA Posted 5 Feb 12:00 GMT Howth Brass Monkeys Spring Series day 2 Howth Brass Monkeys Spring Series day 2 St Brigid was clearly in a foul mood St Brigid was clearly in a foul mood for last Sunday's second Brass Monkeys race of the Spring Series, sponsored by Tadg Riordan Motors, forcing most sailors into full wet gear. She did, however, make amends by delivering a healthy 15-knot breeze. by Derek Bothwell Posted 5 Feb 10:48 GMT Lanzarote International Regatta 2026 update Lanzarote International Regatta 2026 update Two new leaders ahead of the final day The Olympic regatta organised by Marina Rubicón completes another day of racing with leadership changes in the 49er and ILCA 6 fleets, now led by France and the Netherlands. by Helena Paz / Lanzarote Sailing Center Posted 5 Feb 09:03 GMT 2026 RORC Easter Challenge preview 2026 RORC Easter Challenge preview This three-day Solent regatta delivers high-quality racing alongside expert coaching Hosted from the RORC Cowes Clubhouse over the Easter Bank Holiday, the three-day Solent regatta delivers high-quality racing alongside expert coaching, providing outstanding value for teams building towards the season ahead. by Louay Habib / RORC Posted 5 Feb 07:40 GMT America's Cup: New ‘Inside America's Cup' series America's Cup: New ‘Inside America's Cup' series The new ‘Inside America's Cup' series interviews key people at at the Palazzo on the upcoming Match The new ‘Inside America's Cup' series available as both a podcast and a vodcast - features interviews from the Cup Match date annoucement at at the Palazzo Reale in Naples. by Richard Gladwell, Sail-World.com/nz Posted 5 Feb 02:11 GMT Can Team Nika keep her precious Golden Wheels? Can Team Nika keep her precious Golden Wheels? Ten teams are due to take part in the 44Cup this season The 19th season of the 44Cup sets sail from the familiar setting of Puerto Calero Marina in Lanzarote tomorrow (Thursday 5 February). by 44Cup Posted 4 Feb 19:31 GMT The Lifeboat Fund donates nearly £500,000 to RNLI The Lifeboat Fund donates nearly £500,000 to RNLI Helping fund two lifeboat station developments The Communications and Public Service Lifeboat Fund donated £467,577 for the Royal National Lifeboat Institution in 2025, helping fund two lifeboat station developments as well as donating a significant amount to the charity's general funds. by RNLI Posted 4 Feb 18:11 GMT RORC centenary history book unveiled RORC centenary history book unveiled The new book charts the beginnings of ocean racing on both sides of the Atlantic The Royal Ocean Racing Club concluded its 2025 centenary celebrations with the publication of a new book covering its history. by RORC Posted 4 Feb 14:37 GMT World Sailing Highly Commended at IOC Awards World Sailing Highly Commended at IOC Awards Addressing one of the most significant sources of emissions in competitive sailing World Sailing has received a 'Highly Commended' recognition at the 2025 International Olympic Committee (IOC) Climate Action Awards following its groundbreaking work to decarbonise on-water operations during the Paris 2024 Olympic Games. by World Sailing Posted 4 Feb 14:33 GMT Australian Fireball National Championship day 3 Australian Fireball National Championship day 3 The results board is taking shape with 6 races completed Our results board is taking shape with 6 races completed by the end of today. The fireball fleet have gone retro with each team setting up their own score card and results being displayed in full glory. by Heather Macfarlane Posted 4 Feb 13:17 GMT Black Foils' damaged F50 arrives in Auckland Black Foils' damaged F50 arrives in Auckland Black Foils' damaged F50 arrived in Auckland on Tuesday and has been transported to C-Tech. Black Foils' damaged F50 arrived in Auckland on Tuesday and has been transported to C-Tech's facility in West Auckland, where it will be fitted with the new stern section flown out from UK. by Richard Gladwell, Sail-World.com/nz Posted 4 Feb 12:20 GMT Celtic Cup 2026 Celtic Cup 2026 Breezy battles and mascot magic More than 30 young sailors from Scotland, Northern Ireland, and Wales came together at Port Edgar over the weekend for RYA Scotland's 2026 Celtic Cup - an annual event hosted on rotation between RYA sections. by RYA Posted 4 Feb 12:10 GMT Whitstable YC launch 2026 programme Whitstable YC launch 2026 programme With Anthony Middleton appointed as new Club Manager With the start of a new sailing season approaching, we are delighted to announce that Anthony Middleton has been appointed as Club Manager. We believe that Anthony will bring a blend of business experience and appreciation of the strengths of the club. by Steve Gray Posted 4 Feb 11:22 GMT The Moorings introduces new charter destination The Moorings introduces new charter destination Discover Turkey's Secret Aegean Coast The Moorings is expanding its Mediterranean portfolio with a new base in Fethiye, Turkey. Opening for summer 2026 and on sale from January, this hidden corner of the Aegean offers one of the region's most naturally protected coasts. by The Moorings Posted 4 Feb 10:00 GMT Burnsco SKUD 18 International Match Race preview Burnsco SKUD 18 International Match Race preview Auckland hosting as part of a global movement to get sailing back in the Paralympics Auckland to Host International Disabled Sailing Challenge as part of a global movement to get sailing reinstated to the Paralympics. Following SailGP Spotlight by Sailability Auckland Posted 4 Feb 09:43 GMT RYA Dinghy & Watersports Show speaker line-up RYA Dinghy & Watersports Show speaker line-up Three stages, two days and a host of experts ready to help you get more from your time on the water The start of the season is a time for fresh ideas, new goals and renewed motivation - and the line-up of guest speakers at this year's RYA Dinghy & Watersports Show (21-22 February) is set to provide exactly that. by RYA Dinghy & Watersports Show Posted 4 Feb 09:15 GMT 18ft Skiff Club Championship Race 13 Preview 18ft Skiff Club Championship Race 13 Preview A great opportunity for teams to show form ahead of the JJs With the JJ Giltinan world 18ft skiff Championship set for March 7-15 on Sydney Harbour, Sunday's Australian 18 Footers League Club Championship Race 13, over the same course, will be a critical hit out for all teams as they peak for major championship. by Frank Quealey Posted 4 Feb 08:47 GMT IOM Unicorn Trophy at Chipstead IOM Unicorn Trophy at Chipstead 21 competitors for Met & Southern Championship round 1 At 07:30am the air temperature was plus 9, the water temperature was only plus 3 degrees, and the tri-swim folks were out in force for their morning dip. Twenty-one competitors had ventured out on this bright wintry morning. by Dave Allinson Posted 4 Feb 07:55 GMT Australian Fireball National Championship day 2 Australian Fireball National Championship day 2 The morning started with a very light SSW breeze The morning started with a very light SSW breeze. All participants and race officials were hoping that with the breeze being aligned to sea breeze direction and the bright, warm sunshine we might get a good breeze by 2pm start time. by Heather Macfarlane Posted 4 Feb 03:00 GMT Three major Finn championships back-to-back Three major Finn championships back-to-back Royal Queensland YS will be busy this February In a world that is seemingly going stark raving bonkers it's time for a little bit of sanity. After a decade of hope and years of planning, the Finn world is finally descending on Brisbane, Australia for the next three weeks. by Robert Deaves Posted 3 Feb 23:40 GMT ORC unanimously approves 2026 VPP update ORC unanimously approves 2026 VPP update Decision represents an important step in safeguarding fairness, stability, and integrity The Offshore Racing Congress (ORC) has unanimously approved a refined update to the 2026 Velocity Prediction Program (VPP) following an Extraordinary General Meeting (EGM) held on January 29. by Offshore Racing Congress Posted 3 Feb 23:18 GMT Melges 24 North American Series Champions crowned Melges 24 North American Series Champions crowned 2025 delivered close competition, consistent pressure at the top of the standings A full season of racing defined the 2025 Melges 24 North American Sailing Series, marked by close margins and a fleet that continued to sharpen throughout the year. by International Melges 24 Class Association Posted 3 Feb 22:57 GMT How can clubs thrive? How can clubs thrive? While a sailing club exists primarily for its members, it also needs to break even financially While a sailing club exists primarily for its members, and must first and foremost serve their interests, it also needs to at least break even financially to remain viable. by Mark Jardine Posted 3 Feb 20:00 GMT Free to attend webinar schedule for 2026 Free to attend webinar schedule for 2026 Haven Knox-Johnston announces the line up for the expert-led free series Following strong attendance and excellent feedback in previous years, Haven Knox-Johnston has announced the line up for its 2026 free webinar series, "From The Helm". The four webinars cover a diverse range of topics. by Haven Knox-Johnston Posted 3 Feb 20:00 GMT National 12 class 90th Anniversary preview National 12 class 90th Anniversary preview A new sponsor and an exciting, special year ahead 1936 was a turning point in the history of yachting and dinghy racing; the National 12ft Class was born. In 2026 the Class is celebrating its 90th Anniversary, first with a special stand at the upcoming RYA Dinghy Show. by Ian Purkis Posted 3 Feb 19:56 GMT Howth YC Dinghy Frostbites Spring Series day 5 Howth YC Dinghy Frostbites Spring Series day 5 A rainy and blustery start for the mid point of the series A rainy and blustery start greeted sailors as they arrived down to mark the mid-point of the Spring Series of the Howth Dinghy Frostbites. Rigs whistled as sailors watched the Brass Monkeys fleet venture outside the harbour, battling white horses. by Conor Murphy Posted 3 Feb 18:09 GMT Plymouth Fastnet 500 - entries start to come in Plymouth Fastnet 500 - entries start to come in Entries are open for yachts of 27ft to 70ft in length, mono and multihulls The Royal Western Yacht Club will once again host the Plymouth Fastnet 500 race on 16th August 2026. by Royal Western Yacht Club of England Posted 3 Feb 17:06 GMT Nacra 15 Worlds heading to Plymouth for 2026 Nacra 15 Worlds heading to Plymouth for 2026 Expecting another stunning event in the South West For the second year running, Plymouth is to host an historic World Championship. The 2026 Nacra 15 World Championship will be hosted by Hooe Point Sailing Club and Plym Yacht Club in conjunction with the UK Nacra 15 Class Association. by Plym Yacht Club Posted 3 Feb 13:29 GMT 49er, FX & Nacra 17 Class Off-Season Update 49er, FX & Nacra 17 Class Off-Season Update Many teams have gone chasing sunshine, and the training hubs are busy The skiff and multihull world never stands still — and as we head deeper into the new Olympic cycle, the 49er, 49erFX and Nacra 17 fleets are already seeing major shifts, fresh partnerships and exciting new steps toward LA 2028. by 49er & Nacra 17 Sailing Posted 3 Feb 13:08 GMT The best and toughest 7 inch full colour display The best and toughest 7 inch full colour display Refit Season, with A+T Instruments Following its outstanding reception at METS, A+T's latest full-colour 7" display, the QBD7, is now available from stock with N2K compatibility. by A+T Instruments Posted 3 Feb 12:00 GMT Gillard and Gray win again, at the Tiger Trophy Gillard and Gray win again, at the Tiger Trophy Merlin Rocket duo yet again prove to be a cut above the competition The 2026 edition of the John Merricks Tiger Trophy attracted nearly 100 entries from 49 different classes. With a star-studded cast, this was set to be the most competitive yet in this season's Seldén Sailjuice Winter Series. by Andy Rice Posted 3 Feb 10:12 GMT ILCA Announces New ILCA 4 MkII Sail ILCA Announces New ILCA 4 MkII Sail Developed to strengthen long-term supply and improve durability The International Laser Class Association (ILCA) announced the upcoming launch of a redesigned ILCA 4 sail. The new ILCA 4 MkII sail was developed to strengthen long-term supply and improve durability without changing the ILCA 4 rig. by ILCA Class Association Posted 3 Feb 09:49 GMT Allen set for the RYA Dinghy & Watersports Show Allen set for the RYA Dinghy & Watersports Show Taking place on 21–22 February 2026 at Farnborough International Allen are excited to be exhibiting at the RYA Dinghy & Watersports Show 2026, taking place on 21–22 February 2026 at the Farnborough International Exhibition & Conference Centre. by Allen Posted 3 Feb 08:00 GMT Chichester YC 2026 Snowflake Series day 3 Chichester YC 2026 Snowflake Series day 3 Winter racing has a loyal following whatever the weather Competitors arrived for the February Snowflake races to a scene that did little to inspire confidence: steady rain, a flat harbour, and a forecast offering barely a whisper of breeze. Even so, more than thirty determined sailors rigged up. by Mark Green Posted 3 Feb 07:32 GMT Hong Kong Race Week 2026 overall Hong Kong Race Week 2026 overall A great round-out for a great regatta The final day of the Sun Hung Kai & Co. Hong Kong Race Week 2026 began with a test of patience as the wind refused to cooperate in the early morning. Cold, rainy conditions and unstable breezes by Vivian Ngan Posted 3 Feb 03:45 GMT Etchells European Championships preview Etchells European Championships preview Cork Week is looking forward to hosting the event Cork Week, hosted by the Royal Cork Yacht Club, is looking forward to hosting the Etchells European Championships from 6th to 10th July 2026. by Michael McCann Posted 2 Feb 22:34 GMT RORC Transatlantic Race summary RORC Transatlantic Race summary Innovation, preparation and seamanship at the highest level The 2026 RORC Transatlantic Race delivered outstanding performances across a demanding and complex Atlantic course, with the RORC fleet showcasing innovation, preparation and seamanship at the highest level of offshore racing. by Louay Habib / RORC Posted 2 Feb 22:19 GMT One month to ORC Double-Handed Europeans One month to ORC Double-Handed Europeans Record-breaking 40th edition of the 200 Millas A2 Regatta to host With just one month to go, the countdown is on for the ORC Double-Handed European Championship 2026, held in conjunction with the 40th anniversary edition of the 200 Millas A2. by Offshore Racing Congress Posted 2 Feb 20:40 GMT