Guy deBoer on the 2026 GGR Guy deBoer on the 2026 GGR A Q&A with Guy deBoer on the Golden Globe Race 2026 American Guy deBoer is unlikely to forget September 18, 2022. He was competing in the GGR 2022, when an prolonged exhaustion coincided with an windshift, and Spirit, his Tashiba 36, ran aground. Now, four years later, deBoer is preparing for the GGR 2026. by David Schmidt Posted 8 Jul 08:00 PDT 2026 29er World Championship Kiel day 5 2026 29er World Championship Kiel day 5 Gold and Silver fleets have now completed six races in the Finals series Another perfectly on-schedule day in Kiel, especially for the Gold and Silver fleets, which have now completed six races in the Finals series. All eyes are now on the final day, where the 2026 29er World Champions will be crowned. by International 29er Class Posted 8 Jul 20:56 PDT All nations confirmed for 2026 Team Racing Worlds All nations confirmed for 2026 Team Racing Worlds Stockholm to host the event - the first time ever in Europe The starting field is now complete. All 12 nations have confirmed their participation in the 2026 Team Racing World Championship for keelboats, to be held in Stockholm on 12-16 August. by World Sailing Posted 8 Jul 20:34 PDT Tiedemann Classics Regatta Tiedemann Classics Regatta The 2026 Classic Yacht Challenge Series has officially started The last weekend in June marked the official start of the Northeast classic sailing season with the first event of this year's CYCS: The New York Yacht Club Tiedemann Classics Regatta. by Classic Yacht Owners Association Posted 8 Jul 16:25 PDT Entry open for 2027 Block Island Race Week Entry open for 2027 Block Island Race Week 32nd edition of the event set for June 21-25 Today, the Storm Trysail Club announced that entry for the 32nd edition of Block Island Race Week (BIRW) is now open. by Storm Trysail Club Posted 8 Jul 14:37 PDT 6th AEGEAN 600 - Wind lightening on Day 2 6th AEGEAN 600 - Wind lightening on Day 2 Thrills and spills shifting towards intense concentration and focus The thrills and spills of the first three days of racing in the AEGEAN 600 is starting to shift towards intense concentration and focus as light air descends on the race course, especially at its western end near the finish. by Hellenic Offshore Racing Club Posted 8 Jul 13:09 PDT 49er, 49erFX & Nacra 17 Europeans Day 2 49er, 49erFX & Nacra 17 Europeans Day 2 A longer commute for the sailors, but as they say, that's part of the game Day 2 of the 2026 European Championship began bright and early, with the first fleets launching at 9:30 AM to make the long trip out to the racecourse. by 49er and Nacra 17 Sailing Posted 8 Jul 12:22 PDT 2026 Gran Canaria GLORIA World Cup day 3 2026 Gran Canaria GLORIA World Cup day 3 Eight qualifiers earn their place in the main draw The Challenger rounds are where dreams are made and hearts are broken - it all went down at the Home of the Wind today at the Gran Canaria GLORIA Windsurf World Cup 2026. by International Windsurfing Tour Posted 8 Jul 11:44 PDT Mini round the world race for the maxi class Mini round the world race for the maxi class Near photo finishes, calms, sudden gusts, joy, terror and amazing scenery in the Aegean 600 With near photo finishes, calms, strong winds, sudden gusts, joy, terror and some amazing scenery, this year's Aegean 600 was like a mini round the world race for the 10 maxi yachts competing within the record-sized fleet of 71. by International Maxi Association Posted 8 Jul 11:25 PDT 2026 iQFOiL Youth & Junior Worlds Day 4 2026 iQFOiL Youth & Junior Worlds Day 4 Another day of intense heat and challenging thermal conditions The 2026 iQFOiL Youth & Junior World Championships continued today, with another day of intense heat and challenging thermal conditions testing the world's best young windsurfers as the Qualifying Series approached its decisive stages. by iQFOiL Class Association Posted 8 Jul 11:12 PDT America's Cup: French AC75 catches fire America's Cup: French AC75 catches fire French AC75 catches fire after capsize AC75 during practice session after "systems issue" French capsize AC75 off Lorient during a practice session after they "experienced a systems issue". The AC75 was righted, but it was very bow-down, indicating a major ingress of water into the bow area. Smoke was emitted from the half-sunk boat. by Richard Gladwell, Sail-World.com Posted 8 Jul 07:03 PDT Cascais J/70 Summer Cup 2026 concludes Cascais J/70 Summer Cup 2026 concludes One final opportunity to refine boat handling and test race strategies ahead of the Worlds The Clube Naval de Cascais hosted the Cascais J/70 Summer Cup from July 3rd to 5th, welcoming 17 teams from 7 nations for what proved to be the final major regatta in Cascais ahead of the 2026 J/70 World Championship, scheduled for September. by Press CNCascais Posted 8 Jul 05:21 PDT Fresh Layers For Longer with Polygiene® Fresh Layers For Longer with Polygiene® Featured across selected Henri-Lloyd T shirts, polos and performance layers Polygiene® technology helps garments stay fresher for longer by reducing odour build-up. Featured across selected Henri-Lloyd T shirts, polos and performance layers. by Henri-Lloyd Posted 8 Jul 04:00 PDT 2026 Fireball Worlds - Entries close 17th July 2026 Fireball Worlds - Entries close 17th July Get your entry in now to join the 85 boats already signed up It's hard to believe but after nearly two years of planning the Fireball World Championships 2026 in Torbay are almost upon us. by UK Fireball Association Posted 8 Jul 03:46 PDT Cork Week 2026 Day 2 Cork Week 2026 Day 2 Sunshine, Sea Breeze and a Fastnet Thriller Brilliant sunshine greeted competitors for Race Day Two at Cork Week 2026 on Tuesday 7 July, with Crosshaven and Cork Harbour bathed in summer light from early morning. by Louay Habib Posted 8 Jul 02:18 PDT 2026 505 Worlds at Hayling Island Day 2 2026 505 Worlds at Hayling Island Day 2 Australians on the march The 505 fleet at Hayling Island was once again greeted with near perfect conditions as they set out for Races 3 and 4 of the 2026 World Championships, sponsored by WIP, Ovington Boats and Allen. by Chris Thorne Posted 7 Jul 21:45 PDT 2026 iQFOiL Youth & Junior Worlds Day 3 2026 iQFOiL Youth & Junior Worlds Day 3 Gold fleets take centre stage in Costa Brava The event reached the halfway mark on Tuesday at Club de Vela La Ballena Alegre, with sailors once again greeted by brilliant sunshine, intense summer temperatures and conditions very similar to those experienced on the previous racing day. by iQFOiL Class Association Posted 7 Jul 21:37 PDT First finishers in the 6th AEGEAN 600 First finishers in the 6th AEGEAN 600 Line honours for Claudio Demartis's Reichel/Pugh 90 Prosecco Doc Shockwave 3 While having to struggle through a few holes in the latter portion of the course, the Aegean's Meltemi winds held strong enough last night and today to allow the first finishers of the AEGEAN 600 to arrive in near-record time. by Hellenic Offshore Racing Club Posted 7 Jul 15:01 PDT 49er, 49erFX & Nacra 17 Europeans Day 1 49er, 49erFX & Nacra 17 Europeans Day 1 The Baltic Turns It On in Eckernförde The first day of racing at the 2026 European Championship delivered exactly what the fleet came for. Three races were scheduled for every fleet across all three classes, and the Baltic served up a full day of tough, exhausting — and brilliant — racing. by 49er and Nacra 17 Sailing Posted 7 Jul 12:20 PDT 2026 29er World Championship Kiel day 4 2026 29er World Championship Kiel day 4 Heavy wind shakes up the leaderboard As forecasted, Day 4 started with some delays—but not for the Gold and Silver fleets. by International 29er Class Posted 7 Jul 11:17 PDT Think Destination, Do it Different Think Destination, Do it Different Some unique events in sailing are thriving Attending and reporting on a myriad of events - which has admittedly eaten into my own sailing time - does give a unique perspective on what is working and what isn't in this day and age. by Mark Jardine Posted 7 Jul 10:30 PDT Rooster New Pro Hikers 2.0 Rooster New Pro Hikers 2.0 Hiking just got better The new Pro Hikers 2.0 are the result of years of sailor feedback, extensive testing by the Rooster team, and countless refinements on the water. With improved support, greater comfort and thoughtful updates throughout. by Rooster Posted 7 Jul 09:00 PDT Budget Marine Windies Multihull Trophy concludes Budget Marine Windies Multihull Trophy concludes Sophia and La Novia crowned 2026 champions With the conclusion of the 2026 Caribbean racing season, the Caribbean Sailing Association's Budget Marine Windies Multihull Trophy results are in. by Caribbean Sailing Association Posted 7 Jul 08:47 PDT Peter Peet is Finn World No. 1 for the first time Peter Peet is Finn World No. 1 for the first time He moves up four places from the previous release in March Peter Peet, from The Netherlands, has taken the top spot on the latest Finn World Rankings, issued 6 July 2026. He becomes only the third sailor to top the world rankings in the four years since it was started. by Robert Deaves Posted 7 Jul 08:45 PDT IOC provisionally lifts Russian suspension IOC provisionally lifts Russian suspension Recommendations to IFs with regard to Russian athletes' participation no longer applicable The International Olympic Committee (IOC) Executive Board (EB) has provisionally lifted the suspension of the Russian Olympic Committee (ROC) that had been in effect since 12 October 2023. by International Olympic Committee Posted 7 Jul 07:53 PDT AC Recon: New faces aboard AC75 AC Recon: New faces aboard AC75 The session was notable for the elevation of two new sailing squad members - both world champions. The French America's Cup team sailed a two-hour session in light airs off Lorient on Monday. The session was notable for the elevation of two new sailing squad members - both world champions. by Richard Gladwell, Sail-World Posted 7 Jul 07:37 PDT Cork Week 2026 Day 1 Cork Week 2026 Day 1 Mist, Breeze and Bullets Racing at Cork Week 2026 got under way in memorable style on Monday 6 July, as early morning sea mist over Crosshaven and Cork Harbour was burnt away by the rising sun, leaving bright skies and around eight knots of breeze for the first start. by Louay Habib Posted 7 Jul 01:32 PDT Marine Auctions: July Online Auctions Marine Auctions: July Online Auctions One of the best ways to sell high value assets An Auction (or marketing without a price) is one of the best ways to sell high value assets and is basically the only way to maximise market value. by Marine Auctions Posted 6 Jul 22:48 PDT 2026 Gran Canaria GLORIA World Cup day 2 2026 Gran Canaria GLORIA World Cup day 2 Family, fun and flying juniors: next generation crowned The Gran Canaria GLORIA Windsurf World Cup 2026 delivered one of its most joyful days yet, as the sport's youngest stars took centre stage for the junior finals at Pozo Izquierdo — the legendary "Home of the Wind." by International Windsurfing Tour Posted 6 Jul 16:23 PDT Kiwis have first sail in Naples Kiwis have first sail in Naples America's Cup Defenders completed their first training session on the Bay of Naples In a perfect 10–15 knot seabreeze, the team's two AC40 foiling monohulls trained on the racecourse right off the Naples waterfront, marking a significant milestone in the team's preparation for the 2027 America's Cup Match. by Emirates Team New Zealand Media Posted 6 Jul 16:19 PDT 2026 iQFOiL Youth & Junior Worlds Day 2 2026 iQFOiL Youth & Junior Worlds Day 2 Racing resumes in Costa Brava after weather delay Racing finally returned to the 2026 iQFOiL Youth & Junior Worlds today after a weather-affected second day, with sailors once again taking to the waters off Club de Vela La Ballena Alegre under brilliant sunshine and intense summer temperatures. by iQFOiL Class Association Posted 6 Jul 13:20 PDT 6th AEGEAN 600 - High speed fun on Day 2 6th AEGEAN 600 - High speed fun on Day 2 The brisk Meltemi has continued to persist into the second day The brisk Meltemi which yesterday propelled the fleet off to a fast start has continued to persist into the second day of this 6th edition of the AEGEAN 600 organized by the Hellenic Offshore Racing Club (HORC) and Olympic Marine. by Hellenic Offshore Racing Club Posted 6 Jul 13:18 PDT 2026 505 Worlds at Hayling Island Day 1 2026 505 Worlds at Hayling Island Day 1 The answer my friend is blowin' in the wind Good sailors have to understand wind patterns and shifts but sometimes the essential source of their boat's power is so capricious that it can foil the best of them. by Chris Thorne Posted 6 Jul 12:25 PDT 2026 Six Metre Europeans at Lake Geneva Preview 2026 Six Metre Europeans at Lake Geneva Preview A record-setting fleet of 52 yachts are set to compete A record-setting fleet of 52 International Six Metre class yachts will compete on Switzerland's Lake Geneva later this month at the 2026 European Championships, hosted by the Société Nautique de Genève. by International Six Metre Association Posted 6 Jul 12:14 PDT 49er, 49erFX & Nacra 17 Europeans Underway 49er, 49erFX & Nacra 17 Europeans Underway The organisers host a dinner at the Opening Ceremony The 2026 49er, 49erFX and Nacra 17 European Championship is officially underway. The event opened this evening with the Opening Ceremony at 6:00 PM in the boat park, where sailors, race officials and the entire organizing committee came together. by 49er and Nacra 17 Sailing Posted 6 Jul 11:51 PDT 2026 29er World Championship Kiel day 3 2026 29er World Championship Kiel day 3 Qualification series concludes in challenging conditions A rainy day in Kiel set the tone for a demanding but fully completed racing program. The early morning began with a 08:30 delta and a 10:00 start for the six fleets, split across the three race areas: Alpha, Bravo, and Charlie. by International 29er Class Posted 6 Jul 11:31 PDT Sir Ben Ainslie Inspires the Next Generation Sir Ben Ainslie Inspires the Next Generation This time, aboard RS Ventures at STEM Crew Live Sir Ben Ainslie returned to Portsmouth to inspire the next generation for 1851 Trust's STEM Crew Live event, held from 29 June to 2 July, ahead of the Emirates Great Britain Sail Grand Prix. by RS Sailing Posted 6 Jul 09:00 PDT Boris Herrmann And Team Malizia Launch Malizia 4 Boris Herrmann And Team Malizia Launch Malizia 4 Their New-Generation IMOCA Race Yacht After two years of design and construction, Boris Herrmann and his Team Malizia are celebrating the launch of their highly anticipated new IMOCA race yacht, Malizia 4. by Team Malizia Posted 6 Jul 00:56 PDT Race to the Arctic Concludes in Svolvær Race to the Arctic Concludes in Svolvær Polar Low, 40-Knot Gusts and Arctic Glory The inaugural Race to the Arctic concluded in spectacular fashion on Sunday as the fleet reached Svolvær after nearly 800 nautical miles of offshore racing along the Norwegian coast. by Race to the Arctic Posted 5 Jul 21:31 PDT Melges 24 European Series at Lake Garda overall Melges 24 European Series at Lake Garda overall Strambapapà reclaims Italian title after thrilling Melges Reunion finale It could hardly have been closer. After eight races at the Melges Reunion, Michele Paoletti's Strambapapà and Croatia's Razjaren, helmed by Karlo Kuret, finished the regatta tied on 21 points. by International Melges 24 Class Association Posted 5 Jul 21:24 PDT