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UVActive is UPF 50+ protection, independently tested to Australian standards, in a lightweight 130gsm recycled polyester knit that breathes and dries quickly. by Zhik Posted 6 Oct 17:00 BST Women's Match Racing Worlds, M32 Worlds Women's Match Racing Worlds, M32 Worlds Women's Match Racing World Championship, M32 Worlds, Resolute Cup While summer's finale is never a great feeling, the season's swan song featured a special time for women's sailing in North America. by David Schmidt Posted 6 Oct 17:00 BST Scottish Solo Travellers at Dalgety Bay Scottish Solo Travellers at Dalgety Bay Ian Baillie was in multitasking mode, organising the event while also competing Dalgety Bay Sailing Club hosted the final round of the HD Sails-sponsored Scottish Solo Traveller Series on 3 October, with 11 boats in attendance from as far afield as St Mary's Loch and Chanonry SC - separated by only 210 miles. by Ben Yeats Posted 6 Oct 16:08 BST SSL expands African Sailing Programme SSL expands African Sailing Programme The programme was created to address a simple challenge: talent exists everywhere The Star Sailors League (SSL) is expanding its Emerging Nations Programme, bringing together sailors from across Africa to build national teams, develop local sailing communities and create a pathway towards international competition. by SSL Media Posted 6 Oct 15:41 BST Rolex Middle Sea Race Preview Rolex Middle Sea Race Preview A towering accomplishment for all competitors The Rolex Middle Sea Race offers a rare combination: an extraordinary setting and a challenge that demands everything from those who take it on. For more than half a century, sailors have been drawn to the 606-nautical-mile course around Sicily. by Quinag Posted 6 Oct 15:23 BST RS800 Inland Championship 2026 at Grafham RS800 Inland Championship 2026 at Grafham A real snakes and ladders weekend As the weekend approached the weather forecast suggested that the sailing was going to be tricky and it was. However, the racing turned out to be extremely close and mostly enjoyable. by Alistair Hodgson Posted 6 Oct 13:35 BST America's Cup: ETNZ restarts in Auckland America's Cup: ETNZ restarts in Auckland First day of the spring training block for Emirates Team New Zealand First day of the spring training block for ETNZ as they rolled out of the shed at 0925hrs. Attached was the short rudder seen at the end of the last training block. by ETNZ Recon Team Posted 6 Oct 13:14 BST Challenger Harry Fisher Trophy at Ogston Challenger Harry Fisher Trophy at Ogston Several usual attendees were at the World Sailing Inclusion Championships The Challenger Open at Ogston SC took place on the weekend 3-4 October. The Challengers were joined by the D-Zeros. There was a rather depleted fleet of Challengers. Several usual attendees were at the 2026 World Sailing Inclusion Championships. by Marion Edwards Posted 6 Oct 11:37 BST 707 Sprints Regatta 2026 at Port Edgar 707 Sprints Regatta 2026 at Port Edgar 14 yachts booked for the event held in Inverkeithing Bay After a two-year gap, PEYC, once again, held the 707 Sprints Regatta on the 3-4 October: the last 707 UK Event of the year. 14 yachts booked for the event held in Inverkeithing Bay, just east of the iconic three Forth Bridges. by Paul Deponio & Linda Cooper Posted 6 Oct 09:27 BST Pwllheli Autumn Challenge Series week 2 Pwllheli Autumn Challenge Series week 2 Again, a weekend of two very different halves Every sailing weekend in Pwllheli lately seems to have consisted of two very different halves and this weekend continued that format. by Vicky Cox Posted 6 Oct 08:38 BST 2nd Cannes-Malta Race preview 2nd Cannes-Malta Race preview It's a course that is both technical and tactical The second edition of the Cannes-Malta Race and its 606-mile format is a continuation of the major international crewed offshore racing events such as the Rolex Fastnet Race, Sydney-Hobart, or the Rolex Middle Sea Race starting in Valletta (Malta). by Jean François Cutugno Posted 6 Oct 06:34 BST SailGP: Black Foils look to make Final SailGP: Black Foils look to make Final Black Foils head into the Spain Sail Grand Prix this weekend looking to build on improvement New Zealand's Black Foils head into the Spain Sail Grand Prix this weekend looking to build on a steady run of improvement throughout the European leg. by James Rigby Posted 6 Oct 01:58 BST World Sailing Inclusion Championships 2026 Day 1 World Sailing Inclusion Championships 2026 Day 1 Fjelddahl finds the right formula as racing gets under way A nervous stomach, a cautious start and a simple instruction to take the racing 'boat by boat' proved an unlikely recipe for a perfect opening day for Sweden's Fia Fjelddahl at the World Sailing Inclusion Championships in Portimão, Portugal. by World Sailing Posted 5 Oct 22:02 BST 2026 5.5 Metre Worlds at Lavrion, Greece Day 1 2026 5.5 Metre Worlds at Lavrion, Greece Day 1 Opening with a day off due to strong winds For the sixth day in a row, strong winds stopped all racing in Lavrion, Greece, as the 5.5 Metre class suffered another blow. by Robert Deaves Posted 5 Oct 21:12 BST Shaw and Partners 18ft Skiff racing Shaw and Partners 18ft Skiff racing Keagan York, looking for a change of fortune When Keagan York, the 2022-23 Australian 18ft skiff champion, lines up in his Shaw and Partners Financial Services 18 for the 2026-27 season at the Australian 18 Footers League, he will be looking for a change of fortune. by Frank Quealey Posted 5 Oct 20:07 BST 52 SUPER SERIES Valencia Sailing Week Preview 52 SUPER SERIES Valencia Sailing Week Preview Record fleet of 16 teams are ready to rumble, inspired in Valencia Brazilian teams Caballo Loco and Crioula both shone on today's short official practice races ahead of Tuesday's first races of the 52 SUPER SERIES Valencia Sailing Week. by 52 Super Series Posted 5 Oct 19:56 BST Racing on the Edge 2026 Season Episode 5 Racing on the Edge 2026 Season Episode 5 The psychology behind SailGP success The latest episode explores the human side of elite sport, following Spain's Los Gallos and Canada's NorthStar as they take radically different approaches to building a winning team culture. by SailGP Posted 5 Oct 19:36 BST Bas de Waal secures 2026 Finn Grand Slam Bas de Waal secures 2026 Finn Grand Slam After the ninth and final event was sailed in Malcesine Bas de Waal from The Netherlands has won the first ever World Tour for Finns Grand Slam series after the ninth and final event was sailed in Malcesine on the first weekend in October. by Robert Deaves Posted 5 Oct 19:28 BST Pantaenius Yacht Racing Image Award update Pantaenius Yacht Racing Image Award update One week left to submit your image The deadline for entering the Pantaenius Yacht Racing Image Award is Monday, 12 October at 11:59 PM (UTC+2). Yacht racing photographers are kindly invited to the awards ceremony at the Yacht Racing Forum in Amsterdam on November 20 at 12:00 pm. by Pantaenius Yacht Racing Image Award Posted 5 Oct 18:05 BST Race Coaching at Attenborough Race Coaching at Attenborough A good test of whether the basics hold up when the wind isn't helping Saturday's forecast at Attenborough was a pleasant 8 to 10mph, but the forecast doesn't know about the islands, the trees and the local geography, so what the sailors actually got was sometimes 8 to 10mph, sometimes 5, sometimes nothing. by Dom Barnes Posted 5 Oct 17:58 BST Flying Fifteen Spanish Open Regatta in Palma Flying Fifteen Spanish Open Regatta in Palma A warm up for the fleet taking part in the European Championship The Flying Fifteen Spanish Open was held on the waters off the bay in the north of Palma on October 3 and 4, 2026. It was organised by Real Club Nàutic Puerto Pollença, by delegation of the RFEV. by Jonny Fullerton Posted 5 Oct 17:49 BST 12sqM Sharpie British Nationals 2026 12sqM Sharpie British Nationals 2026 The weather gods and Brancaster Staithe SC combined to provide the perfect event Despite some concerns scheduling the Nationals in October, the weather gods and Brancaster Staithe SC combined to provide the perfect end of season championships, with balmy conditions, sea courses with offshore breezes. by James Case Posted 5 Oct 14:36 BST RS Feva World Championship recap RS Feva World Championship recap It's the perfect time to reflect back on Travemünde Woche As we transition into a new season, it's the perfect time to reflect on our 2026 RS Feva World Championship, which was part of the RS Games in Travemünde, Germany. by Chrissie Le Petit Posted 5 Oct 14:01 BST Barcolana58 presented by Generali update Barcolana58 presented by Generali update A great celebration at sea with Paltrinieri and 410 swimmers off Piazza Unità Barcolana58 presented by Generali enjoyed an action-packed Sunday of sport across several locations in Friuli Venezia Giulia. 410 swimmers took to the waters of the Gulf for Barcolana Nuota powered by Honda alongside ambassador Gregorio Paltrinieri. by Barcolana Posted 5 Oct 11:25 BST 2026 World Sailing Women's Match Racing Worlds 2026 World Sailing Women's Match Racing Worlds Courtois Wins Sixth Consecutive Title San Francisco Bay may have a reputation as a stern teacher, but skipper Pauline Courtois (FRA) and her Match in Pink by Normandy Elite Team proved to be quick studies at the 2026 World Sailing Women's Match Racing World Championship. by David Schmidt Posted 5 Oct 06:51 BST All fingers crossed in Athens All fingers crossed in Athens As 2026 5.5 Metre World Championship opens The 63rd 5.5 Metre World Championship was opened Sunday night at the Yacht Club of Greece in Piraeus, Athens. It is the first time ever that the class has hosted any of its major events in Greece. by Robert Deaves Posted 5 Oct 06:41 BST Wingfoil Racing World Cup Sardinia overall Wingfoil Racing World Cup Sardinia overall Picot and Herbert crowned after a dramatic final day Strong, steady breeze and a testing swell provided the stage for a dramatic Medal Series at the Wingfoil Racing World Cup Sardinia, with Vaina Picot and Sean Herbert claiming victory at the penultimate stop of the season. by IWSA Media Posted 4 Oct 23:12 BST Record fleet at Inclusion Championships 2026 Record fleet at Inclusion Championships 2026 222 athletes from 40 nations set for World Sailing's event in Portimão, Portugal A record 222 athletes from 40 nations will take to the water in Portimão as the World Sailing Inclusion Championships bring together leading sailors, established international competitors and a new generation of athletes from across the world. by World Sailing Posted 4 Oct 20:54 BST Switch Globals attract Foiling Elite to Lake Garda Switch Globals attract Foiling Elite to Lake Garda The entries includes an extraordinary number of champions from a range of fleets The countdown is on to the Switch foiling dinghy flagship event of the season - the Global Championship. Racing will be held at the northern end of Lake Garda, based at Torbole, arguably the best foiling venue in the world. by Mark Jardine Posted 4 Oct 19:36 BST EurILCA Master Series 2026 in Gargnano overall EurILCA Master Series 2026 in Gargnano overall A spectacular grand finale in Gargnano Nearly 90 sailors from 11 nations for the last of the 13 events in the European series. Eight races in conditions ranging from light breeze to 18 knots, with strong Italian results overall and across the age categories. by Elena Giolai Posted 4 Oct 19:35 BST Les Voiles de Saint-Tropez Celebration Time Les Voiles de Saint-Tropez Celebration Time Weather conditions that showcased the beautiful fleet of 253 boats Blessed by weather conditions that showcased the beautiful fleet of 253 boats gathered by the Société Nautique de Saint-Tropez for this wonderful festival of racing, the Maxi, Tradition and Modern yachts enjoyed an exceptional week. by Maguelonne Turcat Posted 4 Oct 19:31 BST Kayospruce H2 Travellers Trophy at Warsash Kayospruce H2 Travellers Trophy at Warsash Breaking the tie Little wonder then that the H2 Class, with their strong thread of Merlin Rocket DNA courtesy of designer Keith Callaghan, have their own Travellers Series with this being one of the high spots for their racing year. by David Henshall Posted 4 Oct 18:23 BST Solgreen opens the J80 Winter Series with a win Solgreen opens the J80 Winter Series with a win Manuel de Tomás' team victorious in València Manuel de Tomás' team wins the opening event of the season at the RCN de Valencia in a weather-affected weekend that nevertheless allowed five races to be completed (4-1) by Pep Portas Posted 4 Oct 18:06 BST Star class Vintage Gold Cup 2026 overall Star class Vintage Gold Cup 2026 overall Jennings and Lopes win at Gull Lake, Michigan The 2026 Vintage Gold Cup came to a close after eight races, with Jack Jennings and Arthur Lopes claiming the laurel wreath following a superb week of consistent racing in the classic wooden Star fleet. by ISCYRA Posted 4 Oct 18:01 BST Entries open for ORC Europeans 2027 in Málaga Entries open for ORC Europeans 2027 in Málaga Notice of Race published and official championship website now live Registration is now open for the 2027 ORC European Championship, which will bring Europe's leading offshore racing fleet to Málaga from 4 to 12 June 2027. by Offshore Racing Congress Posted 4 Oct 13:15 BST First two days of the EurILCA Master Series First two days of the EurILCA Master Series Hosted by Italy in Gargnano The event is organised by Circolo Vela Gargnano under the authority of the Italian Sailing Federation, with the support of Regione Lombardia and with Alpe Adria del Garda as event partner. by Elena Giolai Posted 4 Oct 11:14 BST Wingfoil Racing World Cup Sardinia day 4 Wingfoil Racing World Cup Sardinia day 4 Medal Series line-up complete in Sardinia The final places in the Medal Series were decided in a thrilling final day of qualifying at the Wingfoil Racing World Cup Sardinia, with 20 knots of steady breeze producing close racing at the front and drama right through the fleet. by IWSA Media Posted 4 Oct 10:46 BST YC Italiano Sailing Calendar 2027 revealed YC Italiano Sailing Calendar 2027 revealed Fifteen events and ten months of activity The Yacht Club Italiano 2027 Sports Calendar was presented today during the Genoa International Boat Show, outlining a season that will run from January to October with fifteen events and ten months of activity on the water. by Yacht Club Italiano Posted 4 Oct 10:24 BST That's a wrap on summer 2026 That's a wrap on summer 2026 Sunburn, sailing and serious mileage Well, that was quite a summer! Rooster have spent the last few months doing what we love most, getting out and about, meeting sailors, supporting events and generally spending far too much time talking about sailing. by Rooster Sailing Posted 4 Oct 09:00 BST Les Voiles de Saint-Tropez overall Les Voiles de Saint-Tropez overall A sumptuous finale As the fleets set sail this Saturday morning in brilliant sunshine and a well-established breeze, there was still pretty much all to play for in each of the 20 categories. by Maguelonne Turcat Posted 4 Oct 07:34 BST