Chicago-Mac, J/70s, Olympic classes, Drheam Cup Chicago-Mac, J/70s, Olympic classes, Drheam Cup CYC's Race to Mackinac, J/70 Nationals, Olympic class racing, and the Drheam Cup Between cycling, soccer (read: football), and tennis, sports have been enjoying a fine moment of late, and the sailing world is no exception. by David Schmidt Posted 14 Jul 08:00 PDT Schelleen Rathkopf on Race Week Bellingham Schelleen Rathkopf on Race Week Bellingham A Q&A with Schelleen Rathkopf about the 2026 edition of Race Week Bellingham Change hangs in the air for the Pacific Northwest's favorite adult summer camp. I checked in with Schelleen Rathkopf, Race Week Bellingham's longtime race producer, via email, to learn more about this classic regatta. by David Schmidt Posted 14 Jul 08:00 PDT 2026 RORC Round Britain & Ireland Race preview 2026 RORC Round Britain & Ireland Race preview The 2026 edition is particularly significant, marking the 50th anniversary of the race With less than a month before the Royal Ocean Racing Club's Round Britain and Ireland Race (start Sunday 9 August), the fleet is taking shape. So far, 30 teams from 11 nations and over 140 sailors will take on the 1800nm non-stop race. by Louay Habib / RORC Posted 14 Jul 07:13 PDT America's Cup Recon: Luna Rossa in campaign mode America's Cup Recon: Luna Rossa in campaign mode Italy continues to consolidate and build momentum towards the America's Cup Match in 12 months. Italian Challenger Luna Rossa has put in three good sailing days, in moderate to fresh breezes off the team base in Cagliari, Sardinia. The team continues to consolidate and build momentum towards the America's Cup Match in 12 months. by Richard Gladwell, Sail-World Posted 14 Jul 06:57 PDT Support grows for Dragon Edinburgh Cup Support grows for Dragon Edinburgh Cup 45 teams from 11 nations confirm participation 45 entries from 11 nations have already signed up to participate in the British Dragon Association's 2026 Edinburgh Cup and the International Dragon Association's UK Grand Prix, the joint highest entry for the event in 20 years. by British Dragon Association Posted 14 Jul 05:45 PDT The Cat Shot The Cat Shot Fall over the bow and rely on sheer horsepower to get you away. Decent parallel me thinks... May 14, 2026 may well have been when the fighter was 'thrown' off the front of the carrier, as it were. Aviator saluted the Shooter, who then tapped the deck, and a couple of seconds later you disappear over the bow, only to climb back out into free air. by John Curnow, Sail-World.com AUS Editor Posted 14 Jul 02:00 PDT Cape 31 Mediterranean Circuit in Scarlino Cape 31 Mediterranean Circuit in Scarlino Stella Maris Goes Back-to-Back in Another Thriller The Cape 31 Mediterranean Circuit produced another unforgettable weekend in Scarlino as 17 international teams battled through three days of spectacular racing, with Stella Maris claiming their second consecutive event victory. by Tor Tomlinson Cheney Posted 13 Jul 23:41 PDT 2026 North American Etchells Championship 2026 North American Etchells Championship Cunningham Takes Title at 42nd Annual Newport Regatta The 2026 Etchells Class North American Championship was hosted this past weekend at the 42nd Annual Newport Regatta put on by Sail Newport. by Mark LeBeau Posted 13 Jul 23:27 PDT Stay locked in with Zhik Dinghy Boots Stay locked in with Zhik Dinghy Boots Every fast lap starts at your connection to the boat Every fast lap starts at your connection to the boat. The Hiking X Boot leads the range, proven across ILCA Olympic gold from 2016 to 2024. by Zhik Posted 13 Jul 13:00 PDT SSL Gold Cup European Qualifiers Round 2 Preview SSL Gold Cup European Qualifiers Round 2 Preview The SSL 47 yachts are back in action on Lake Neuchâtel this week The SSL 47 yachts are back in action on Lake Neuchâtel this week as six more teams aim to book their ticket to the SSL Gold Cup Brasil 2026 in Rio, the Football World Cup... in sailing. by SSL Gold Cup Posted 13 Jul 12:45 PDT 470 Junior Worlds 2026 at Gdynia Day 1 470 Junior Worlds 2026 at Gdynia Day 1 The first day kicks off in outstanding conditions The first day of the 2026 470 Junior World Championship delivered outstanding sailing conditions in Gdynia. by International 470 Class Association Posted 13 Jul 12:29 PDT J/80 North American Championship at CORK J/80 North American Championship at CORK James Buley and Le Tigre successfully defended their title After three outstanding days of racing on the waters of Lake Ontario, James Buley and Le Tigre successfully defended their title, capturing the 2026 J/80 North American Championship at CORK Sail Kingston in Portsmouth Olympic Harbour. by Julie & Christopher Howell Posted 13 Jul 12:15 PDT 2026 Chicago Mac - The race across the lake 2026 Chicago Mac - The race across the lake The fleet featured a mix of Corinthian & Pro teams as well as racers ranging from 16 to 70 years old A 333-mile trek across Lake Michigan is no small undertaking. It takes days of preparation and puts the physical skills and mental fortitude of every racer to the test. This year's race proved no different. by Caroline Rochford Posted 13 Jul 11:32 PDT A+T Instruments launches the HFD5 Graphic Display A+T Instruments launches the HFD5 Graphic Display A replacement and upgrade for the discontinued B&G H5000 display Marine electronics specialist A+T Instruments has launched the HFD5. Designed as a direct, drop-in replacement and upgrade to the B&G H5000 display, the HFD5 addresses an important gap in the market for those who rely on this display size. by A+T Instruments Posted 13 Jul 09:00 PDT Chicago Yacht Club Race to Mackinac update Chicago Yacht Club Race to Mackinac update Mockingbird leads provisional standings after overnight storm All competitors are safe following a strong line of thunderstorms that swept across the fleet in northern Lake Michigan overnight during the 117th Chicago Yacht Club Race to Mackinac presented by Wintrust. by Chicago Yacht Club Posted 13 Jul 08:44 PDT The Meier Trophy to debut at the Melges 24 Worlds The Meier Trophy to debut at the Melges 24 Worlds Will be awarded annually to the highest-finishing female helm The 2026 Melges 24 World Championship will introduce a new perpetual trophy next September that recognizes excellence at the helm while celebrating a family's enduring connection to sailing and maritime tradition. by International Melges 24 Class Association Posted 13 Jul 07:42 PDT Round the Island Race photos from David Harding Round the Island Race photos from David Harding Capturing nearly all of the top 25 IRC finishers overall We have some great shots from another photographer busy in the Solent at the weekend. David Harding says, "I did my usual thing of going all the way around and, by sheer coincidence, I think I shot all bar two of the top 25 IRC finishers overall. by David Harding Posted 13 Jul 05:55 PDT Backstay All-Weather Sailing Logbook Backstay All-Weather Sailing Logbook Built to Survive What It Records Backstay's All-Weather Sailing Logbook is a complete ship's log for coastal cruisers who refuse to compromise. Printed on all-weather paper under a waterproof cover, it holds up through spray, downpours, and the daily wear on the water. by Alya Trofimchuk Posted 13 Jul 05:40 PDT International Moth UK Nationals overall International Moth UK Nationals overall Sunday gave the sailors and spectators a scintillating conclusion Sunday gave the sailors and spectators a scintillating conclusion to the Wetsuit Outlet International Moth UK Championship. by Mark Jardine Posted 13 Jul 04:47 PDT Long Beach Olympic Classes Regatta begins Long Beach Olympic Classes Regatta begins The world's best kiteboarders and windsurfers return to Long Beach for the OCR The road to Los Angeles 2028 continues this week as the world's best kiteboarders and windsurfers descend on Long Beach, California, for the 2026 Long Beach Olympic Classes Regatta (OCR). by Long Beach OCR Posted 13 Jul 04:33 PDT Wingfoil Racing World Cup Calabria overall Wingfoil Racing World Cup Calabria overall Alessandro Tomasi and Vaina Picot were crowned champions Alessandro Tomasi and Vaina Picot were crowned champions at the Wingfoil Racing World Cup in Calabria after mastering a dramatic final day in which they were challenged by the weather as well as their rivals. by Alec Wilkinson Posted 13 Jul 04:18 PDT J/70 U.S. Nationals 2026 at Santa Barbara J/70 U.S. Nationals 2026 at Santa Barbara Jannetti, Cox and Deardorff Crowned Champions The 2026 J/70 U.S. National Championship concluded Sunday with David Jannetti's Odd Racing winning the Open title, Ryan Cox's DJ securing the Corinthian Championship, and Scott Deardorff's CAKE taking Mixed-Plus honors. by Hannah Lee Noll Posted 12 Jul 23:02 PDT Australian sailors set to race on Olympic waters Australian sailors set to race on Olympic waters With just two years to go to LA2028 With two years to go until the Los Angeles 2028 Olympic Games, Australia's Olympic sailing athletes are set to race on the very waters where Olympic medals will be decided. by Lisa Darmanin / Australian Sailing Team Posted 12 Jul 22:52 PDT Whitehawk Claims Fifth Straight Line Honors Whitehawk Claims Fifth Straight Line Honors As Race to Mackinac Fleet Closes on the Finish Peter Thornton's 104-foot ketch, Whitehawk, claimed line honors for the fifth year in a row, finishing the 117th Chicago Yacht Club Race to Mackinac presented by Wintrust at 3:31 p.m. ET / 2:31 p.m. CT on Sunday. by Chicago Yacht Club Posted 12 Jul 16:38 PDT 49er, 49erFX & Nacra 17 Europeans overall 49er, 49erFX & Nacra 17 Europeans overall Champions crowned in Eckernförde as the Baltic has the final say The final day of the 2026 European Championship turned out to be the hardest of the whole regatta, and in the end it was the one day the Baltic refused to play along. by 49er and Nacra 17 Sailing Posted 12 Jul 12:14 PDT 6th AEGEAN 600 overall 6th AEGEAN 600 overall A record turnout of entries, and smiles all around At last night's Awards Ceremony held for the 6th edition of the AEGEAN 600, not only were the podium finishers in numerous categories recognized for their achievements, but it was clear that all teams who entered this year's race were also winners. by Hellenic Offshore Racing Club Posted 12 Jul 11:26 PDT Worrell 1000 Returns in 2028 for Legacy Run Worrell 1000 Returns in 2028 for Legacy Run A legendary catamaran race with a legacy spanning over half a century The organizers of the legendary catamaran race, The Worrell 1000, have announced the event's return, officially scheduled for 2028. by Beverley J Simmons Posted 12 Jul 05:36 PDT Wingfoil Racing World Cup Calabria day 5 Wingfoil Racing World Cup Calabria day 5 Battle lines drawn for deciding Medal Series Alessandro Tomasi confirmed himself as the man to beat at the Wingfoil Racing World Cup in Gizzeria, Calabria after another dominant display secured top spot and direct qualification for Sunday's final. by Alec Wilkinson Posted 12 Jul 04:44 PDT 19th Puig Vela Clàssica Barcelona overall 19th Puig Vela Clàssica Barcelona overall A yacht that won regattas 100 years ago repeats its victory in the Big Boat category A sailing boat that won regattas 100 years ago repeats its victory in the Big Boat category of the Puig Vela Clàssica Barcelona. by Covadonga Muñoz Posted 12 Jul 02:55 PDT 2026 505 Worlds at Hayling Island overall 2026 505 Worlds at Hayling Island overall Drama continues without champions on final day It came as no surprise to the competitors in the 2026 505 World Championships, sponsored by WIP, Ovington Boats and Allen, to wake on the final morning to find the weather hot and sunny, and with a stiff breeze across Chichester Harbour. by Chris Thorne Posted 12 Jul 02:29 PDT 49er, 49erFX & Nacra 17 Europeans Day 5 49er, 49erFX & Nacra 17 Europeans Day 5 Protests, Plot Twists and a New Nacra Leader — Everything Set for the Finals The leaderboards were shaken in every class, the jury had a busy evening, and Sunday's Finals — just two races, with all scores now adjusted so that no boat carries a gap bigger than 9 points — promise a genuinely open fight for every title. by 49er and Nacra 17 Sailing Posted 12 Jul 01:46 PDT Round the Island Race Tom Hicks Photo Gallery Round the Island Race Tom Hicks Photo Gallery More stunning images from an exceptional race As many wake up a little later than usual on Sunday morning after watching the England vs. Norway football match, here are some stunning images by Tom Hicks of the fleet enjoying the superb conditions. by Tom Hicks Posted 12 Jul 01:18 PDT J/70 U.S. Nationals 2026 at Santa Barbara Day 2 J/70 U.S. Nationals 2026 at Santa Barbara Day 2 Odd Racing Takes the Lead Heading into Final Day Patience paid off on Saturday at the 2026 J/70 U.S. National Championship as competitors waited ashore for the marine layer to lift before the Santa Barbara seabreeze filled in. by Julie & Christopher Howell Posted 11 Jul 19:37 PDT Racing Division Sets Sail in 2026 Race to Mackinac Racing Division Sets Sail in 2026 Race to Mackinac Ideal upwind conditions on Saturday morning The 117th Chicago Yacht Club Race to Mackinac presented by Wintrust is fully under way after 208 Racing Division boats started Saturday morning in ideal upwind conditions. by Chicago Yacht Club Posted 11 Jul 16:30 PDT International Moth UK Nationals Day 3 International Moth UK Nationals Day 3 If Friday was fantastic, then Saturday was stunning If Friday was fantastic, then Saturday was stunning, as Portland Harbour put the calms of Thursday into distant memory with a cracking 12 knot breeze, gusting up to 14 in the afternoon. by Mark Jardine Posted 11 Jul 14:59 PDT Exceptional Round the Island Race Exceptional Round the Island Race Hailed as one of the best in years This year's 'exceptional' Round the Island Race has been hailed as one of the best in years. Over 800 boats gathered at the Royal Yacht Squadron line this morning (Saturday) for the 95th edition of the iconic race. by Matt White Posted 11 Jul 14:06 PDT Round the Island Race photos from Martin Augustus Round the Island Race photos from Martin Augustus The sunshine definitely helped make everything sparkle Martin Augustus has kindly shared his shots from the start of the RTIR at Cowes this morning. The sunshine definitely helped make everything sparkle. by Martin Augustus Posted 11 Jul 10:45 PDT 470 Junior World Championship starts in Gdynia 470 Junior World Championship starts in Gdynia 55 entries, 19 nations, 5 days of racing starts today The 2026 470 Junior World Championship will take place in Gdynia, Poland, from 11 to 17 July 2026 as part of Gdynia Sailing Days, the largest sailing festival in the Baltic region and Northern Europe. by International 470 Class Association Posted 11 Jul 10:38 PDT Spanish wave Windsurfing Cup Spanish wave Windsurfing Cup Marino Gil reigns supreme in Pozo Izquierdo Pozo Izquierdo beach once again became the heart of Spanish windsurfing with the staging of the Spanish Wave Windsurfing Cup, as part of the 38th Gran Canaria Gloria Windsurf World Cup. by Gran Canaria Windsurf World Cup Posted 11 Jul 09:45 PDT Round the Island Race Ingrid Abery Photo Gallery Round the Island Race Ingrid Abery Photo Gallery Catching the fleet as they exited the Western Solent, past Hurst Castle and on to the Needles Ingrid Abery was out on the water in the spectacular conditions to catch the Round the Island Race fleet as they exited the Western Solent, past Hurst Castle and on to the Needles. Enjoy her fantastic photos! by Ingrid Abery Posted 11 Jul 09:17 PDT