2026 470 European Championships overall 2026 470 European Championships overall The British team of Martin Wrigley and Bettine Harris claimed victory The British team of Martin Wrigley and Bettine Harris claimed the 2026 European Championship after outstanding medal races. The silver medalists are Giacomo Ferrari and Alessandra Dubbini, and the bronze medalists are Jordi Xammar and Marta Cardona. by International 470 Class Association Posted 14 Mar 11:05 PDT Presenting the 2026 North Foils Collection Presenting the 2026 North Foils Collection Enhancing the connection between rider and nature North introduces its 2026 Foil Collection, a complete ecosystem of wings, boards and next-generation foil components, designed to enhance the connection between rider and nature. by North Kiteboarding & North Foils Posted 14 Mar 07:30 PDT JJ Giltinan 18ft Skiff Worlds 2026 Race 8 JJ Giltinan 18ft Skiff Worlds 2026 Race 8 The Yandoo team of John Winning Jr, Fang Warren and Lewis Brake have already won The Yandoo team of John Winning Jr, Fang Warren and Lewis Brake became the world 18ft Skiff champions on Sydney Harbour today despite only managing to finish in seventh position in Race 8. by Frank Quealey Posted 14 Mar 06:27 PDT Introducing the new Pro Aquafleece Top 2.0 Introducing the new Pro Aquafleece Top 2.0 Same trusted protection, now refined with subtle upgrades Aquafleece has been a staple in sailors' kit bags for over 20 years. Now, it's time for the next chapter... Introducing the new Pro Aquafleece Top 2.0 by Rooster Posted 14 Mar 02:00 PDT 2026 iQFOiL International Games #2 overall 2026 iQFOiL International Games #2 overall Champions crowned on thrilling final day in Cádiz The 2026 iQFOiL International Games #2 concluded today in the waters of El Puerto de Santa María with an action-packed Medal Series. by iQFOiL Class Association Posted 13 Mar 17:02 PDT Mallorca Sailing Centre Regatta 2026 day 1 Mallorca Sailing Centre Regatta 2026 day 1 Over 300 boats took part in the prelude to the Trofeo Princesa Sofia The first day of the Mallorca Sailing Centre Regatta saw three races completed for the 49er and 49erFX fleets, and two for the other classes. The event brings together more than 300 Olympic-class boats in the Bay of Palma until Sunday. by Trofeo S.A.R. Princesa Sofía Posted 13 Mar 13:57 PDT Pozo Izquierdo, a factory of world champions Pozo Izquierdo, a factory of world champions Kitesurf, windsurf and wingfoil athletes honoured Santa Lucía de Tirajana honours athletes from Club Deportivo Canakite Experiences: kitesurfers Lorenzo and Leonardo Casati, windsurfers Alexia and Carlos Kiefer, and wingfoil world runner-up Mar de Arce by Gabinete de prensa Posted 13 Mar 12:17 PDT 2026 470 European Championships day 5 2026 470 European Championships day 5 Friday the 13th turned out to be a lucky day for the British team The European Championship final series came to an end today. The top ten teams will compete in tomorrow's medal series races. Martin Wrigley and Bettine Harris moved into the overall lead. by International 470 Class Association Posted 13 Mar 11:06 PDT 49erFX teams to watch in 2026 49erFX teams to watch in 2026 The World Championships gave a clear glimpse of the girls currently leading the charge With the first major event of the 2026 season approaching in Palma, the 49erFX fleet is shaping up for another year of incredibly tight racing. by 49er and Nacra 17 Sailing Posted 13 Mar 09:20 PDT Join the RS Sailing party Join the RS Sailing party Sailors in the Spotlight - Camping at the RS Games - RS Feva EuroCup Sailors in the Spotlight - Camping at the RS Games - RS Feva EuroCup - Demo Days - Customer testimonial - Meet the all-female RS21 crew. by RS Sailing Posted 13 Mar 05:00 PDT America's Cup Recon: Kiwis splash AC75 America's Cup Recon: Kiwis splash AC75 Emirates Team NZ splashed their repurposed AC75 for the first time in Auckland. America's Cup fans got their first look at Emirates Team NZ's repurposed AC75 when Taihoro was splashed in Auckland this morning. Sail-World were dockside and caught these images and video. by Richard Gladwell/Sail-World.com Posted 13 Mar 04:09 PDT Yanmar named title sponsor of Dragon Gold Cup 2026 Yanmar named title sponsor of Dragon Gold Cup 2026 The premier regatta of the International Dragon class Yanmar Holdings Co., Ltd. will serve as title sponsor of the Dragon Gold Cup 2026, the premier regatta of the International Dragon class in competitive sailing. The Yanmar Dragon Gold Cup 2026 will be held March 14-21, 2026, in Mallorca, Spain. by Yanmar Posted 13 Mar 02:00 PDT JJ Giltinan 18ft Skiff Worlds 2026 lay day 2 JJ Giltinan 18ft Skiff Worlds 2026 lay day 2 Shaw and Partners still close enough to keep Yandoo's crew on their toes While the defending champion Yandoo team is in a strong position on the scoreboard to retain the title, the final two races will still be close enough to keep Yandoo's crew on their toes. by Frank Quealey Posted 13 Mar 01:29 PDT America's Cup: Emirates Team NZ gets into gear America's Cup: Emirates Team NZ gets into gear Emirates Team NZ gets into development gear, Jo Aleh makes AC75 history on a hazy Waitemata day. The Defender of the America's Cup is back in its element. Today, Emirates Team New Zealand's AC75, Taihoro, officially returned to the Waitemata Harbour for its first day of sailing since the 37th America's Cup in Barcelona — 510 days ago. by Hamish Hooper/ETNZ Posted 13 Mar 00:03 PDT First sea trials for the Maxi Edmond de Rothschild First sea trials for the Maxi Edmond de Rothschild Getting up to speed step by step on the 32-metre giant Seeing the 32-metre giant head out for the open sea and the crew finally hoist the sails of this project that began in 2022, was a truly momentous occasion for the whole team on Tuesday morning. by Gitana Team Posted 12 Mar 15:34 PDT 2026 iQFOiL International Games #2 Day 4 2026 iQFOiL International Games #2 Day 4 Medal Series line-ups decided in Cádiz Lamadrid, Isaac, Ruiz López and Kabasakal among the leaders advancing directly to the Grand Finals. by iQFOiL Class Association Posted 12 Mar 15:25 PDT 2026 470 European Championships day 4 2026 470 European Championships day 4 Pumping day on the water Three races were held in great 470 sailing conditions, as the wind on the race course was between 10 and 14 knots. Today's racing was all about pumping and responsible decision-making. by International 470 Class Association Posted 12 Mar 11:32 PDT Release the Kraken Release the Kraken The GL52 Pensacola Cup will have a new, bespoke trophy Three top GL52 teams will elevate this competition to mythic proportion as they vie to capture the Kraken - a bespoke trophy created by Pensacola glass artist Joe Hobbs. by WindlassCreative Posted 12 Mar 10:15 PDT 2026 Edinburgh Cup and IDA UK Grand Prix Preview 2026 Edinburgh Cup and IDA UK Grand Prix Preview International Dragon legends to assemble off Cowes in August 2026 August 2026 will see the crème de la crème of the International Dragon fleet assemble off Cowes, UK for the 2026 Edinburgh Cup and International Dragon Association UK Grand Prix. by British Dragon Association Posted 12 Mar 09:20 PDT Register for the Northeast Ocean Race Symposium Register for the Northeast Ocean Race Symposium Registration closes March 17 For several years, the Marion Bermuda Race has been the lead sponsor of the Northeast Ocean Race Symposium (NORS). The educational, in-person-only event is returning on March 21, 2026, to Bentley University in Waltham, MA. by Marion Bermuda Race Posted 12 Mar 08:36 PDT Clipper Race Stage 7 Video Review Clipper Race Stage 7 Video Review An extraordinary welcome in Qingdao The Clipper Round the World Yacht Race arrived to a huge ceremony in Qingdao, China at the end of Stage 7. by Mark Jardine Posted 12 Mar 06:17 PDT #Finntalks with Gus Miller #Finntalks with Gus Miller The oldest Finn sailor to take part in the Finn Gold Cup Gus Miller is the oldest Finn sailor to take part in the Finn Gold Cup and Finn World Masters. by Robert Deaves Posted 12 Mar 02:42 PDT JJ Giltinan 18ft Skiff Worlds 2026 Races 6 & 7 JJ Giltinan 18ft Skiff Worlds 2026 Races 6 & 7 Two more outstanding performances by the brilliant Yandoo crew Two more outstanding performances by the brilliant Yandoo crew of John Winning Jr, Fang Warren and Lewis Brake, on Sydney Harbour today, has given the defending champion team an almost unbeatable lead in the JJ Giltinan 18ft Skiff World Championship. by Frank Quealey Posted 12 Mar 01:58 PDT Auckland Boat Show: Strong buyer interest Auckland Boat Show: Strong buyer interest Serious buyers and strong industry optimism defined the 25th Auckland Boat Show Quality boats and innovations, serious buyers and strong industry optimism defined the 25th Auckland Boat Show, which wrapped up on Sunday after four busy days at the Viaduct Events Centre and Jellicoe Harbour. by Zoe Hawkins/NZ Boat Show Posted 12 Mar 00:22 PDT 2026 470 European Championships day 3 2026 470 European Championships day 3 Xammar and Cardona take the lead Today, the final racing began. Teams are competing in the gold and silver fleets under the new scoring system. After two races, the lead position is held by the Spanish duo of Jordi Xammar and Marta Cardona. by International 470 Class Association Posted 11 Mar 12:31 PDT 2026 iQFOiL International Games #2 Day 3 2026 iQFOiL International Games #2 Day 3 Thermal breeze powers upwind sprint racing in Cádiz The 2026 iQFOiL International Games #2 reached its halfway point today with spectacular racing conditions in the Bay of Cádiz. by iQFOiL Class Association Posted 11 Mar 12:14 PDT Applications open for technical courses Applications open for technical courses As World Sailing supports women and girls in sailing World Sailing has opened applications from Member National Authorities (MNAs) who are interested in hosting a women's Steering the Course technical course for coaches, race officials, judges, umpires, and measurers. by World Sailing Posted 11 Mar 09:13 PDT Doyle Sails RNI: Ragnar holds overall Lead - Leg 3 Doyle Sails RNI: Ragnar holds overall Lead - Leg 3 Ragnar has retained the overall lead, albeit with a reduced margin in the Doyle Sails Round NI. The Jeanneau Sun Fast 3300 Ragnar, co-skippered by Brett Elliott and James Glidden, has retained the overall lead, albeit with a reduced margin following the completion of Leg 3 in the 2026 SSANZ Doyle Sails Round North Island Two-Handed Race. by Richard Gladwell Sail-World.com Posted 11 Mar 03:49 PDT JJ Giltinan 18ft Skiff Worlds 2026 Races 4 & 5 JJ Giltinan 18ft Skiff Worlds 2026 Races 4 & 5 A perfect North East breeze replaces the light wind conditions Day 4 was a far better day for the 27-boat fleet when a perfect North East breeze, on Sydney Harbour today, replaced the extremely light conditions which forced the postponement of one race on Day 3 of the championship. by Frank Quealey Posted 11 Mar 02:40 PDT Vaikobi Hiker Force Suit Gen 2 is here Vaikobi Hiker Force Suit Gen 2 is here Developed in partnership with Laser Master World Champion Brett Beyer Meet the hiker that's more durable, adjustable and comfortable than any other on the market. by Vaikobi Posted 10 Mar 22:30 PDT Globe40 Leg 5 Update: Another fight for the finish Globe40 Leg 5 Update: Another fight for the finish The race seems determined to deliver another one of its signature scenarios in Recife The GLOBE40 seems determined to deliver another one of its signature scenarios in Leg 5 between Valparaiso and Recife. by Sirius Events Posted 10 Mar 18:35 PDT 2026 iQFOiL International Games #2 Day 2 2026 iQFOiL International Games #2 Day 2 Another full day of racing in the waters of El Puerto de Santa María The 2026 iQFOiL International Games #2 continued today in the waters of El Puerto de Santa María with another full day of racing for the Senior and Youth & Junior fleets. by iQFOiL Class Association Posted 10 Mar 15:18 PDT America's Cup: Emirates Team NZ ready to sail America's Cup: Emirates Team NZ ready to sail Kiwis reveal repurposed AC75 and strategy for Naples - and the areas for gain in the AC75. Emirates Team New Zealand have revealed how they see the 38th America's Cup shaping up at a media session ahead of their AC75 being splashed, probably on Tuesday. We talk with Nathan Outteridge, Andy Maloney, Jo Aleh and Dan Bernasconi. by Richard Gladwell/Sail-World Posted 10 Mar 14:17 PDT 2026 470 European Championships day 2 2026 470 European Championships day 2 Ferrari & Dubbini lead after qualifying The qualifying series at the 2026 470 European Championships has just finished. The top 25 teams will begin racing tomorrow in the gold and silver fleets. Giacomo Ferrari and Alessandra Dubbini continue to lead the standings. by International 470 Class Association Posted 10 Mar 11:33 PDT A Crucial Test Many Sailors Skip Before a Passage A Crucial Test Many Sailors Skip Before a Passage No check is more crucial than a rig check Every passage should begin with a pre-departure checklist. From safety equipment to weather and charts, if you are planning on spending any time under sail, no check is more crucial than a rig check. by Cyclops Marine Posted 10 Mar 10:00 PDT MGR: Tiny boats, massive adventure MGR: Tiny boats, massive adventure The MGR delivered big adventure aboard tiny boats There's something about tiny boats and massive oceans that stirs the heart. Take, for example, the Mini Globe Race 2025, a circumnavigation stage race that began on Sunday, February 23, 2025, on the waters off of Antigua, aboard 19-footers. by David Schmidt Posted 10 Mar 09:00 PDT Tide Turners - Young Stewards of the Sea Tide Turners - Young Stewards of the Sea Youth sailors launch environmental initiative in Saint Vincent and the Grenadines The SVG Sailing Association has launched Tide Turners - Young Stewards of the Sea, a youth-led environmental initiative aimed at strengthening monitoring, awareness, and protection within the South Coast Marine Managed Area. by SVG Sailing Association Posted 10 Mar 07:06 PDT Peter Barton's 11 years leading the RS Aero Class Peter Barton's 11 years leading the RS Aero Class We celebrate his achievements as he hands over to Sammy Isaacs-Johnson After 11 years at the helm, Peter Barton steps down as RS Aero International Class Manager, handing over the role to Sammy Isaacs-Johnson. by RS Sailing Posted 10 Mar 05:00 PDT Doyle Sails RNI: Explore Racing wins Leg 3 Doyle Sails RNI: Explore Racing wins Leg 3 Most of the 25 boat fleet have finished Leg 3 of the Doyle Sails Two Handed Round North Island Race Most of the 25 competitors have finished Leg 3 of the Doyle Sails Two Handed Round North Island Race. The Elliott 50fter Explore Racing finished the 220nm leg in less than 24hrs. by Richard Gladwell Sail-World.com Posted 10 Mar 03:59 PDT JJ Giltinan 18ft Skiff Worlds 2026 Race 3 JJ Giltinan 18ft Skiff Worlds 2026 Race 3 Lack of wind for the Alan Cole Memorial Trophy Day 3 of the JJ Giltinan 18ft Skiff World Championship was a frustrating one for all teams, officials and spectators as a lack of wind reduced the planned racing from two races to just a single two-lap windward-leeward Race 3. by Frank Quealey Posted 10 Mar 02:17 PDT