Competition to Win a RS Zest Competition to Win a RS Zest A boat that welcomes everyone onto the water RS Sailing is celebrating the RS Games 2026, its flagship quadrennial regatta, by giving sailors everywhere the chance to win a brand-new RS Zest in a free-to-enter global competition. by RS Sailing Posted 16 Jul 00:30 PDT 470 Junior Worlds 2026 at Gdynia Day 3 470 Junior Worlds 2026 at Gdynia Day 3 Roy Levy and Ariel Gal Move to the Top It was a long day in Gdynia on the third day of the Junior World Championships. The 470 sailors started racing as planned, but changing weather conditions affected the schedule. by International 470 Class Association Posted 15 Jul 23:26 PDT America's Cup: British AC75 headed for Hearing America's Cup: British AC75 headed for Hearing Ownership of the British AC75 still in dispute - Ratcliffe downplays headline issues The latest (and probably the last) Reply in the ongoing legal spat between Sir Jim Ratcliffe and Sir Ben Ainslie has just been released by the UK Admiralty Court. The matter seems to be headed for a Hearing in January 2027. by Richard Gladwell Sail-World Posted 15 Jul 21:17 PDT Vaikobi 2mm LongJohns are back! Vaikobi 2mm LongJohns are back! Hurry in while your size is in stock Need a wetsuit that can keep up with high physical output in cool to cold conditions? Our 2mm LongJohn is now restocked and ready for you. by Vaikobi Posted 15 Jul 17:19 PDT SSL Gold Cup European Qualifiers Round 2 Day 2 SSL Gold Cup European Qualifiers Round 2 Day 2 Twist and Shout The early morning alarm clock in Grandson was the crack of thunder as a storm brought rain, hail and lightning to the lake, before clearing by daybreak. by SSL Gold Cup Posted 15 Jul 17:16 PDT RSYS announces NYYC Women's Championship crew RSYS announces NYYC Women's Championship crew The teams will race identical IC37 yachts supplied by the New York Yacht Club The New York Yacht Club (NYYC) will host its inaugural Women's International Championship, bringing together 20 elite female led teams from around the world. by Karyn Gojnich OLY Posted 15 Jul 14:08 PDT Six Metre Swiss National Championship day 1 Six Metre Swiss National Championship day 1 Thunderstorm system puts paid to racing on Lake Geneva No races were completed on the opening day of the International Six Metre Swiss Championships, due to light and unstable winds left in the wake of a thunderstorm cell that moved through the region in the early afternoon, bringing squalls and heavy rain. by International Six Metre Association Posted 15 Jul 13:53 PDT Paul Meilhat and Mariana Lobato launch new IMOCA Paul Meilhat and Mariana Lobato launch new IMOCA 'United by the Ocean' is ready for The Ocean Race Atlantic French skipper Paul Meilhat and Portuguese co-skipper Mariana Lobato have launched the IMOCA boat they will race in The Ocean Race Atlantic (2026) and The Ocean Race around the world (2027) today in Lorient, France. by The Ocean Race Posted 15 Jul 10:23 PDT Fireball World Championship runners and riders Fireball World Championship runners and riders The migration has begun! Across Britain, Fireball sailors are beginning to point their cars towards Devon for the Fireball Worlds that start next week. The roads into Torbay are already filling with trailers, roof racks, and people failing to reverse a trailer. by UK Fireball Association Posted 15 Jul 08:05 PDT 2026 Race to Mackinac recap 2026 Race to Mackinac recap The largest annual offshore race in the world The 117th Chicago Yacht Club Race to Mackinac presented by Wintrust once again demonstrated the scale and competitive depth that have established it as the largest annual offshore race in the world. by Chicago Yacht Club Posted 15 Jul 04:13 PDT Zhik's Dinghy Hiking Range Zhik's Dinghy Hiking Range The most Comprehensive and Inclusive System on the Market With dedicated women's and men's hiker suits, plus footwear, straps, Powerpads® and Carbon X Insoles, Zhik's complete system helps sailors build their fastest setup. by Zhik Posted 15 Jul 04:00 PDT Long Beach Olympic Classes Regatta Day 2 Long Beach Olympic Classes Regatta Day 2 California Dreamin' Long Beach once again delivered world-class racing conditions Tuesday as sunshine, steady afternoon sea breezes and flat-water conditions challenged more than 100 of the world's top Olympic windsurfers and kiteboarders competing. by Long Beach OCR Posted 14 Jul 23:11 PDT AC Recon: Is Luna Rossa about to shift gears? AC Recon: Is Luna Rossa about to shift gears? 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 17:09 PDT Round the Island Race photos from Paul Gibbins Round the Island Race photos from Paul Gibbins Story of the day, from the man behind the shots This year's Round the Island race was a gift for photographers. With the current heat wave and a welcome easterly breeze kicking in, the race promised every sailors cliche of fair winds and calm seas. by Paul Gibbins Photography Posted 14 Jul 12:12 PDT SSL Gold Cup European Qualifiers Round 2 Day 1 SSL Gold Cup European Qualifiers Round 2 Day 1 Smoothly Does It It was a scorching start to the day in Grandson as the teams made their final preparations and Regatta Director Paul Hutton-Ashkenny outlined the plan, including details on the new Cyclops load cells on the backstays to protect the boats. by SSL Gold Cup Posted 14 Jul 11:47 PDT 2026 Annual Newport Regatta 2026 Annual Newport Regatta Eeven classes of one-design race over three days of racing A summer weekend in Newport typically brings plenty of dependable southerly breeze for sailors in the Newport Regatta®. by Sail Newport Posted 14 Jul 10:48 PDT 470 Junior Worlds 2026 at Gdynia Day 2 470 Junior Worlds 2026 at Gdynia Day 2 The Gold Fleet cut has been decided after another exciting day of racing The Gold Fleet cut has been decided after another exciting day of racing at the 470 Junior Worlds. Two races were completed on Tuesday in excellent conditions, with sunshine and a steady 10-12-knot breeze providing a perfect stage for the championship. by International 470 Class Association Posted 14 Jul 10:46 PDT 2026 Swiss National Championship begins tomorrow 2026 Swiss National Championship begins tomorrow Eight races are scheduled for the three-day event 50 International Six Metre crews have assembled at the Société Nautique de Genève on the eve of the 2026 Swiss National Championship, which begins tomorrow on Lake Geneva, Switzerland. by International Six Metre Association Posted 14 Jul 10:40 PDT Revolution versus Evolution Revolution versus Evolution Two very different new IMOCAs getting ready for The Ocean Race Atlantic The inaugural edition of The Ocean Race Atlantic this September will see two examples of the very latest in IMOCA design-thinking face off against each other for the very first time. by The Ocean Race Posted 14 Jul 10:18 PDT 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 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 Marten 72 luxury race boat on the market Marten 72 luxury race boat on the market The Marten 72 can be raced fully crewed, or shorthanded, or quickly converted for luxury cruising. Auckland boutique brokerage McD Yachts is offering a high-performance Marten 72 yacht designed by a world-leading design office, capable of being raced fully crewed, or shorthanded, or quickly converted for luxury cruising. by Richard Gladwell Posted 14 Jul 04:47 PDT The Cat Shot The Cat Shot Fall over the bow and rely on sheer horsepower to get you away. Decent AC 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