Allstate Sugar Bowl J/22 Worlds overall Allstate Sugar Bowl J/22 Worlds overall Glenn Darden's Baby Doll Wins Long-Awaited Title Five race wins, a hometown connection, and a championship secured with a race to spare at the Allstate Sugar Bowl J/22 World Championship by Hannah Lee Noll Posted 8 Oct 20:43 PDT AC Recon: Oct 7 - Italians underwater mystery AC Recon: Oct 7 - Italians underwater mystery A diver was deployed and inspected the area around the lower rudder bearing A diver was deployed and inspected the area around the lower bearing while technicians opened the rudder stock fairing for another inspection. by Richard Gladwell, Sail-World Posted 8 Oct 19:00 PDT Antigua Racing Cup 2027 - Put it on your programme Antigua Racing Cup 2027 - Put it on your programme Caribbean racing with an ocean edge Trade winds, ocean swell, technical courses and proper competition. The second edition of the performance-focused regatta aims to become a regular stop for serious Caribbean campaigns. by Antigua Racing Cup Posted 8 Oct 14:01 PDT 2026 5.5 Metre Worlds at Lavrion, Greece Day 4 2026 5.5 Metre Worlds at Lavrion, Greece Day 4 Artemis takes the lead going into the final day Artemis (NOR 57, Kristoffer Spone, Trond Solli Sæther, Anders Pedersen) dominated the fourth day at 5.5 Metre World Championship in Lavrion, Greece to lead into the final day. by Robert Deaves Posted 8 Oct 12:57 PDT World Sailing Inclusion Championships 2026 Day 4 World Sailing Inclusion Championships 2026 Day 4 'Mashing up' the glass ceiling Trinidad and Tobago's Shannon Madar and Jaidon Vincent are among the new faces at the World Sailing Inclusion Championships, making their debuts in the Vision Impairment fleet as racing reaches day four in Portimão. by World Sailing Posted 8 Oct 12:46 PDT 52 SUPER SERIES Valencia Sailing Week day 3 52 SUPER SERIES Valencia Sailing Week day 3 No racing today so title is still wide open between Sled and Platoon With no racing possible today at the 52 SUPER SERIES Valencia Sailing Week due to winds which proved too light or too unsettled, German flagged Platoon Aviation now carry a 12 points lead into the penultimate day of the 2026 season. by 52 Super Series Posted 8 Oct 11:50 PDT Szczecin Match Race 2026 under starters orders Szczecin Match Race 2026 under starters orders 16 teams from 9 countries will line up on Lake Dabie, Poland This coming weekend, the Szczecin Match Race 2026 will take place on Lake Dabie in Szczecin - Stage 15 of the 2026 World Match Racing Tour championship, the world's longest running professional sailing series. by WMRT Posted 8 Oct 11:26 PDT Caribbean Sailing sets course for growth Caribbean Sailing sets course for growth CSA has renewed its leadership for another year Unanimous board vote backs continuity as regional organisers focus on participation, youth development and stronger regatta collaboration by Caribbean Sailing Association Posted 8 Oct 08:51 PDT AC Recon: Jib issues add intrigue - Day 23 AC Recon: Jib issues add intrigue - Day 23 Today the emphasis seemed to be on crew-work with a view to sharpening up pre-starts. Today the emphasis seemed to be on crew work, with maybe some new tacking techniques being trialled, as discussed in the Recon Team report below. The team lost 40 minutes due to jib sheet adjustment issues. by Richard Gladwell/Sail-World.com Posted 8 Oct 05:00 PDT The Jib, the original deck jacket The Jib, the original deck jacket Built by Henri-Lloyd for life on the water Built by Henri-Lloyd for life on the water, the Jib gave sailing one of its most recognisable silhouettes, a familiar sight in marinas and yacht clubs for decades. by Henri-Lloyd Posted 8 Oct 04:00 PDT Les Voiles de Saint-Tropez 2026 | D5 pics and vids Les Voiles de Saint-Tropez 2026 | D5 pics and vids The final videos from Bow Caddy Media Yes, Cros and Dale certainly loved their second trip to Les Voiles de Saint-Tropez, and the spectacular weather looked good for those who were not there... by Bow Caddy Media Posted 7 Oct 22:12 PDT 13ft Skiffs at Manly: Who will fill the void? 13ft Skiffs at Manly: Who will fill the void? A near record fleet is eager to win trophies after Bates and Sadlik depart The departure of decorated 13ft champions Heidi Bates and Orlando Sadlik to the 16s class has a near record fleet ready eager to fill the void and start some trophy hunting of their own. by Adam Lucius Posted 7 Oct 21:39 PDT 2026 5.5 Metre Worlds at Lavrion, Greece Day 3 2026 5.5 Metre Worlds at Lavrion, Greece Day 3 Aspire leads as racing finally gets underway Aspire leads as 5.5 Metre World Championship finally gets under way with three great races in 15-20 knots at Lavrion, Greece. Artemis took the opening race before Aspire won the next two. by Robert Deaves Posted 7 Oct 21:11 PDT World Sailing Inclusion Championships 2026 Day 3 World Sailing Inclusion Championships 2026 Day 3 From world records to race wins: Coxon shines in Portimão James Coxon's return to international sailing gathered momentum on day three, as the British sailor continues a remarkable journey from elite dinghy racing to record-breaking recumbent cycling and back to the water. by World Sailing Posted 7 Oct 20:07 PDT Allstate Sugar Bowl J/22 Worlds Day 1 Allstate Sugar Bowl J/22 Worlds Day 1 Darden's Baby Doll Opens with Three Straight Wins in New Orleans Glenn Darden's Baby Doll leads the 46-boat fleet after a strong opening day at the 2026 J/22 World Championship sponsored by Allstate Sugar Bowl, winning all three races to take an early eight-point lead. by Julie & Christopher Howell Posted 7 Oct 16:24 PDT Who is sailing the boat? Who is sailing the boat? Technology, AI, and the line offshore racing cannot afford to discover too late Well, the alternate headline is nowhere near as catchy. For it simply goes, ‘Technology, AI, and the line offshore racing cannot afford to discover too late.' So, accurate, yes. In-your-face? Definitely! by John Curnow, Sail-World.com AUS Editor Posted 7 Oct 14:00 PDT 52 SUPER SERIES Valencia Sailing Week day 2 52 SUPER SERIES Valencia Sailing Week day 2 Vayu's consistency pays with Valencia lead, Platoon make small gains in championship chase Vayu's consistency pays with Valencia lead, Platoon make small gains in championship chase. by 52 Super Series Posted 7 Oct 12:25 PDT Views of community on tech in offshore sailing Views of community on tech in offshore sailing World Sailing Oceanic & Offshore Committee undertakes a global survey The World Sailing Oceanic and Offshore Committee (OOC) is to undertake a global survey of the offshore racing community to seek views on the impact on the sport of developing technology. by World Sailing Posted 7 Oct 10:48 PDT McClennen claims Quantum Melges 24 Great Lakes Cup McClennen claims Quantum Melges 24 Great Lakes Cup The five-event series attracted 75 teams throughout the season After a season that carried Melges 24 fleet across some of the Great Lakes' most celebrated sailing venues, Quantum Sails Great Lakes Cup came to a fitting conclusion in Harbor Springs, where five months of racing culminated alongside Melges 24 Worlds. by U.S. Melges 24 Class Association Posted 7 Oct 09:53 PDT AC Recon: Oct 6 - Italians resume AC75 testing AC Recon: Oct 6 - Italians resume AC75 testing After a month off the water, the Luna Rossa team rolled out the boat at 9:15hrs After a month off the water, the Luna Rossa team rolled out the boat at 9:15hrs preceded by the mast at 9:05hrs. by Richard Gladwell, Sail-World Posted 7 Oct 07:46 PDT 18 Footer Racing Starts on Sunday 18 Footer Racing Starts on Sunday Young team prepares to defend two titles When the Australian 18 Footers League's season gets under way on Sydney Harbour next Sunday, the young Sixt 18ft skiff team of Jacob Marks, Alex Marinelli and Matt Doyle will be out to defend the Spring Championship title. by Frank Quealey Posted 7 Oct 00:18 PDT America's Cup: ETNZ restarts in Auckland America's Cup: ETNZ restarts in Auckland Emirates Team New Zealand took to the Hauraki Gulf on Tuesday and again on Wednesday. Emirates Team New Zealand took to the Hauraki Gulf on Tuesday, recommencing their test and development program on Day 22 of their quota of 45 sailing days for 2026. by Richard Gladwell/Sail-World.com Posted 7 Oct 00:14 PDT McIntyre Golden Globe Race Update McIntyre Golden Globe Race Update Atlantic starts playing for keeps as leaders break clear Over the past eight days, the McIntyre Golden Globe fleet has moved from the uncertainty surrounding Tropical Storm Gonzalo into an altogether different Atlantic battle. by Golden Global Race Posted 6 Oct 23:29 PDT A new Atlantic home for The Ocean Race A new Atlantic home for The Ocean Race Landmark Porto partnership runs through 2040 The Ocean Race headquarters, major ocean racing events and a new programme for ocean health, science and education will be based in Porto beginning in 2028. by The Ocean Race Posted 6 Oct 22:47 PDT Allstate Sugar Bowl J/22 Worlds returns Allstate Sugar Bowl J/22 Worlds returns Generations of sailors on the start line in New Orleans The talk around the bar at Southern Yacht Club on Tuesday was split between two things: the World Championship about to begin on Lake Pontchartrain and a developing weather system in the Gulf that may have something to say about how the week unfolds. by Hannah Noll Posted 6 Oct 20:47 PDT Restock Alert: Impact Hats are back! Restock Alert: Impact Hats are back! All three bump hat styles are back in stock. Purpose-built protection, sun defense and a locked-in fit for high-speed sessions on the water. by Vaikobi Posted 6 Oct 13:37 PDT World Sailing Inclusion Championships 2026 Day 2 World Sailing Inclusion Championships 2026 Day 2 New nations, new milestones and a need for speed in Portimão Day two of the World Sailing Inclusion Championships brought more personal milestones, growing confidence and increasingly competitive racing, as athletes from established and first-time nations continued to make their mark in Portugal. by World Sailing Posted 6 Oct 13:30 PDT 2026 5.5 Metre Worlds at Lavrion, Greece Day 2 2026 5.5 Metre Worlds at Lavrion, Greece Day 2 Start postponed again because of high wind It was supposed to be the day racing finally started at the 5.5 Metre World Championship in Lavrion, Greece. Morning conditions looked favourable and with a 09.55 warning signal, expectations were high for at least one race. by Robert Deaves Posted 6 Oct 13:26 PDT 52 SUPER SERIES Valencia Sailing Week day 1 52 SUPER SERIES Valencia Sailing Week day 1 From a record sized fleet Paprec make best start to lead Jean-Luc Petithuguenin's French team on Paprec lead the 52 SUPER SERIES Valencia Sailing Week after two good races in light to moderate breezes and perfect flat water competing on the America's Cup waters off Malvarrosa Beach. by 52 Super Series Posted 6 Oct 13:18 PDT Route du Rhum on Virtual Regatta Route du Rhum on Virtual Regatta The Official Game has been open since October 1 The Official Game has been open since October 1st. The virtual start is on November 1st at 1:02 p.m., at the exact same minute as the skippers. by La Route du Rhum-Destination Guadeloupe Posted 6 Oct 12:15 PDT UVActive sun protection from Zhik UVActive sun protection from Zhik The first layer that goes on, and the one that stays on all day The first layer that goes on, and the one that stays on all day. 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 09:00 PDT 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 09:00 PDT Piranha wins J/88 North American Championship Piranha wins J/88 North American Championship Putting together a remarkably consistent series in Rye, New York Dave Dennison and his team aboard Piranha captured the 2026 J/88 North American Championship, hosted by American Yacht Club in Rye, New York. by Julie & Christopher Howell Posted 6 Oct 07:45 PDT 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 07:41 PDT 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 07:23 PDT 10th Sardinia Grand Slam gets under way tomorrow 10th Sardinia Grand Slam gets under way tomorrow With Pianosi, Nolot and other stars of Formula Kite Quartu Sant'Elena hosts the tenth edition of the event from October 7th to 11th, with World Ranking points at stake this year. Among the favourites is Italy's Riccardo Pianosi, who won the World Championship here last year. by Sardinia Grand Slam 2026 Posted 6 Oct 07:20 PDT 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 5 Oct 22:34 PDT 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 5 Oct 17:58 PDT 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 14:02 PDT 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 13:12 PDT