2026 Bermuda Gold Cup Day 1 2026 Bermuda Gold Cup Day 1 Scandinavian duo shine on the opening day Denmark's Jeppe Borch and Sweden's Oscar Engström made a flying start to the 2026 Bermuda Gold Cup, mastering lighter winds in the new fleet of Fareast 28R keelboats to share the lead after a fiercely contested opening day of racing. by World Match Racing Tour Posted 15 Oct 04:12 PDT AC Recon: Oct 14: A 40yr Cup veteran's view AC Recon: Oct 14: A 40yr Cup veteran's view Tont Rae, veteran Team New Zealand crew shares his thoughts on Sailing Day 26 on the AC75. On Thursday Tony Rae was back in the front-line aboard Chase One, as they followed Taihoro on her 26th day of on the water training/testing in the campaign aimed at Defending the 38th America's Cup. by Richard Gladwell/Sail-World.com Posted 15 Oct 01:58 PDT 18 Footers League Club Championship Preview 18 Footers League Club Championship Preview Racing starts on Sunday on Sydney Harbour When Race 1 of the Australian 18 Footers League Club Championship is sailed on Sydney Harbour next Sunday (October 18) it will be the first championship-style race on the way to the 2027 Giltinan World Championship, which will be conducted in March. by Frank Quealey Posted 14 Oct 22:49 PDT RS Aero North American Championship 2026 RS Aero North American Championship 2026 With all four rigs competing, the championship offered a real test of adaptability The 2026 RS Aero North American Championship brought together sailors from the United States, Canada and Ireland, with US-based sailors also representing Italy, Poland and Colombia, for three days of competitive racing at Cedar Point Yacht Club. by Sophie Crosbie Posted 14 Oct 12:33 PDT RS Sailing Boats at the Annapolis Sailboat Show RS Sailing Boats at the Annapolis Sailboat Show Visitors can discover two highlights from the RS range: the popular RS Zest and the RS Toura Meet the team, explore two versatile dinghies, and discover the RS range for sailing programmes across the USA. by RS Sailing Posted 14 Oct 12:29 PDT Goodchild has unfinished Route du Rhum business Goodchild has unfinished Route du Rhum business It's a race he has never managed to finish Route du Rhum-Destination Guadeloupe - the 13th staging of the classic solo transatlantic race - has attracted a strong field of 22 IMOCA entries, among them the Class's top performer over last two seasons, Sam Goodchild on board MACIF Santé Prévoyance. by Ed Gorman / IMOCA Globe Series Posted 14 Oct 12:28 PDT 2025 podium set for Epigen J/24 Worlds 2026 2025 podium set for Epigen J/24 Worlds 2026 John Bertrand AO is patron as returning champions and young crews prepare for Port Phillip The top three boats from the 2025 J/24 World Championship are entered for a rematch on Port Phillip. The Epigen J/24 World Championship 2026 will bring 202 competitors in 38 teams from 10 countries to Sandringham Yacht Club. by Carina Tomietto Posted 14 Oct 12:26 PDT Cape 31 Gold Cup in Saint-Tropez Day 1 Cape 31 Gold Cup in Saint-Tropez Day 1 Hatari Wins Opening Race The first Cape 31 Gold Cup got under way in Saint-Tropez today, with Marcus Brennecke's Hatari taking Race 1 in a light and shifty breeze. by Tor Tomlinson Cheney Posted 14 Oct 10:11 PDT Yachting Malta Coastal Race Yachting Malta Coastal Race Balthasar Powers to Victory The Yachting Malta Coastal Race got under way on schedule on Wednesday 14 October, with a 30-nautical-mile course starting from Marsamxett Harbour, rounding Comino and returning to Marsamxett. by Royal Malta Yacht Club Posted 14 Oct 09:41 PDT Portimão to build new training centre Portimão to build new training centre After hosting the World Sailing Inclusion Championships Racing at the 2026 World Sailing Inclusion Championships may have concluded in Portimão, Portugal, but plans for a new Para Inclusive Sailing Training and Development Centre in the city look set to provide a lasting legacy for the sport. by World Sailing Posted 14 Oct 09:35 PDT Melges 24 European Sailing Series 2026 concludes Melges 24 European Sailing Series 2026 concludes Razjaren is overall winner; Storm Capital claims Corinthian title The 2026 Melges 24 European Sailing Series has concluded after a wide-ranging season of close racing at some of Europe's leading sailing venues. Razjaren of Croatia secured the Overall title, while Norway's Storm Capital claimed the Corinthian crown. by International Melges 24 Class Association Posted 14 Oct 09:18 PDT Olympic Sailing and the Importance of Pathways Olympic Sailing and the Importance of Pathways The classes and events that should be in the Olympics is always a contentious topic The classes and events that should be in the Olympics is always a contentious topic. Every type of dinghy, keelboat or board has its fans, and they will argue the point for its inclusion with fervour. by Mark Jardine Posted 14 Oct 06:30 PDT Final Final: The TP52 that goes back to the Future Final Final: The TP52 that goes back to the Future Final Final represents a rather different branch of the TP52 family tree. The TP52 may have evolved into one of the world's most sophisticated inshore racing machines, but Final Final represents a rather different branch of the family tree. by Richard Gladwell, Sail-World.com Posted 14 Oct 06:08 PDT Step aboard Encore - a unique superyacht Step aboard Encore - a unique superyacht The 44-metre Dubois-design sloop has just completed a six-month-long refit and is offered for sail. Encore's launch in April 2013 marked the end of New Zealand's golden era of custom yacht building. The 44-meter Dubois-designed sloop has just completed a six-month-long refit and is offered for sail. Step aboard for a look at yachting's finest. by Richard Gladwell, Sail-World.com Posted 14 Oct 06:07 PDT Rolex Middle Sea Race: The battle for line honours Rolex Middle Sea Race: The battle for line honours Speed, power and the weather wildcard Black Jack 100 returns to defend her title against seven former round-the-world racing yachts while, as always, the unpredictable Mediterranean weather will have the final say in determining whether the course record can be challenged. by Royal Malta Yacht Club Posted 14 Oct 02:02 PDT SVG makes history at Inclusion Championships SVG makes history at Inclusion Championships A historic milestone as Saint Vincent and the Grenadines represented for the first time Saint Vincent and the Grenadines proudly marked a historic milestone as visually impaired sailor Lorna Bacchus, crewed by Scarlett Hadley, represented the nation for the first time at the World Sailing Inclusion Championships in Portomeo, Portugal. by SVG Sailing Association Posted 13 Oct 15:46 PDT Long Island Sound IOR celebrates 25 years Long Island Sound IOR celebrates 25 years 47 teams, two very different days Forty-seven collegiate teams gathered at Larchmont Yacht Club for the Long Island Sound Intercollegiate Offshore Regatta, marking the 25th anniversary of Storm Trysail Club organizing an event built around a generous idea. by Storm Trysail Club Posted 13 Oct 13:45 PDT Inaugural Cape 31 Gold Cup Practice Race Inaugural Cape 31 Gold Cup Practice Race 2026 Cape 31 Mediterranean Circuit season prize winners celebrated The Gulf of Saint-Tropez got its first look at the record 28-boat Cape 31 Gold Cup fleet today, as teams lined up for the practice race ahead of four days of racing. by Tor Tomlinson Cheney Posted 13 Oct 13:25 PDT Georgetown sweeps Match Races Georgetown sweeps Match Races College sailing produced its most consequential weekend of the fall College sailing delivered a massive week of ACC qualifiers, conference championships, and coast-to-coast fleet racing that reshaped the national conversation heading into mid-October. by Rory Maher Posted 13 Oct 11:43 PDT AC Recon: Oct 12: Kiwis enjoy Miserable Monday AC Recon: Oct 12: Kiwis enjoy Miserable Monday On a miserable Monday, Emirates Team NZ turned in an interesting light-air performance. On a miserable Monday, Emirates Team NZ turned in an interesting light-air performance. The America's Cup defenders delivered a very controlled light-air foiling performance, staying foil-borne in 4.5-8kt winds. by Richard Gladwell/Sail-World.com Posted 13 Oct 02:54 PDT Killer Coffee Co 18ft Skiff Racing's 2026-27 Team Killer Coffee Co 18ft Skiff Racing's 2026-27 Team Exciting new team set for a big season on Sydney Harbour An exciting new 18ft skiff team in the Australian 18 Footers League's 2026-27 fleet on Sydney Harbour introduces Ryan Ewings in his rookie season as a skipper with major championship-winning crew members Matt Stenta and Finn Rodowicz. by Frank Quealey Posted 13 Oct 02:05 PDT boot 2027 brings the maritime world to Düsseldorf boot 2027 brings the maritime world to Düsseldorf Over 1,500 manufacturers, retailers and destinations across 15 exhibition halls The 58th boot Düsseldorf will welcome over 1,500 manufacturers, retailers and destinations from all over the world, showcasing the diversity of boating, surfing and diving in all their facets. by boot Düsseldorf Posted 13 Oct 00:00 PDT AC Recon: Oct 9 - Kiwis close to capsizing AC Recon: Oct 9 - Kiwis close to capsizing ETNZ came close to a capsize during a training session on Friday. Luna Rossa sailed out of Cagliari Emirates Team New Zealand came close to a capsize during a training session on Friday - in relatively light winds after developing the wobbles during a gybe. Luna Rossa had a more routine day off Cagliari. by Richard Gladwell/Sail-World.com Posted 12 Oct 22:20 PDT Is Renewable Energy the answer for onboard power? Is Renewable Energy the answer for onboard power? Could renewable energy eliminate the onboard generator? You cruise into an anchorage and shut your engine down. The refrigerator, lights and onboard electronics continue running, powered by the batteries charged by your solar panels throughout the day. by Citimarine Store Posted 12 Oct 11:00 PDT Fleet gathers for inaugural Cape 31 Gold Cup Fleet gathers for inaugural Cape 31 Gold Cup Champions Converge on Saint-Tropez The first Cape 31 Gold Cup gets under way in Saint-Tropez this week, with a record 28-boat international fleet packed with circuit champions, European title holders and Olympic medallists. by Tor Tomlinson Cheney Posted 12 Oct 10:35 PDT Worrell 1000 Announces Global Facebook Live Worrell 1000 Announces Global Facebook Live Orientation to Pre-Brief 2028 Competitors & Ground Crews In a major step toward its highly anticipated 2028 Legacy Run, the Organizing Authority for the iconic Worrell 1000 offshore catamaran race has announced a comprehensive, global orientation seminar. by Beverley J Simmons Posted 12 Oct 07:11 PDT Henri-Lloyd End of Season Sale Henri-Lloyd End of Season Sale Up to 50% off sailing gear, including the Elite Offshore range Selected waterproofs, layers and accessories for men and women, including the Elite Offshore range, while stocks last. by Henri-Lloyd Posted 12 Oct 04:00 PDT Switch Global Championship 2026 overall Switch Global Championship 2026 overall Lake Garda saves the best for last Lake Garda saved the best for last for the 57 competitors from 16 nations at the Switch Global Championship 2026 with an incredible 18 to 20 knot northerly Pelèr thermal wind in the morning powering a morning session of four races. by Mark Jardine Posted 12 Oct 03:05 PDT 2026 Sardinia Kiteboard Grand Slam overall 2026 Sardinia Kiteboard Grand Slam overall Pianosi wins on home water as Nolot completes a golden season Lauriane Nolot of France and Riccardo Pianosi of Italy are the champions of Poetto Beach after the two riders put in a dominant final-day performance at the Sardinia Kiteboard Grand Slam. by Sardinia Grand Slam Posted 11 Oct 23:44 PDT Manly Cove is set for huge day this Saturday Manly Cove is set for huge day this Saturday As the Port Jackson Championship contested by 16ft & 13ft Skiffs returns 85 skiffs, 200 sailors and $35,000 in prize money on the line as Manly 16ft Skiff Club hosts one of the sport's most historic events. by Sally Darmanin Posted 11 Oct 21:56 PDT Marine Auctions: October Online Auctions Marine Auctions: October Online Auctions Most Boats and Marina Berths Unreserved Bidding to Start Friday 23rd October and will end on Thursday 29th October 2026 at 2pm AEST. Most Boats and Marina Berths Unreserved. by Marine Auctions Posted 11 Oct 13:02 PDT Arca SGR wins Barcolana58 presented by Generali Arca SGR wins Barcolana58 presented by Generali More than 15,000 sailors were greeted by a magnificent scene with excellent wind conditions Furio Benussi's Arca has won the Barcolana in Trieste for the fourth consecutive year, with 1,858 sailing boats on the starting line. After several days of uncertain weather forecasts, a splendid easterly wind blowing from 110 degrees welcomed the crews. by Barcolana Posted 11 Oct 10:17 PDT 18ft Skiff SIXT Spring Championship Race 1 18ft Skiff SIXT Spring Championship Race 1 The legendary John 'Woody' Winning returned to the helm of Yandoo The Australian 18 Footers League's 2026-27 season got off to an unexpected start when the League conducted Race 1 of the seven-race SIXT Spring Championship in a light ENE breeze over a 3-buoys course on Sydney Harbour today. by Frank Quealey Posted 11 Oct 07:54 PDT Globe40 2028-2029 - Brian McVickers interview Globe40 2028-2029 - Brian McVickers interview His journey, his motivations, and his ambitions for this new adventure American skipper with a passion for adventure and exploration, Brian is taking on a new challenge: sailing around the world in the Globe40, alongside his co-skipper, Graeme Esarey. by Sirius Events Posted 11 Oct 06:55 PDT World Sailing Inclusion Championships 2026 overall World Sailing Inclusion Championships 2026 overall Golden double and dramatic final race showdown Poland's Piotr Cichocki claimed an impressive double gold, while Sweden's Fia Fjelddahl and Patric Rosenberg survived a thrilling final-race showdown, as the 2026 World Sailing Inclusion Championships came to a close in Portimão, Portugal on Saturday. by World Sailing Posted 10 Oct 13:43 PDT Switch Global Championship 2026 Day 3 Switch Global Championship 2026 Day 3 Ora on song with foils whistling to its tune Lake Garda is a bucket-list venue for sailors and a mecca of the foiling world for a very good reason. When the Ora is on song it's nearly unbeatable and the Switch foils whistle to its tune. by Mark Jardine Posted 10 Oct 13:22 PDT 2026 Sardinia Kiteboard Grand Slam day 4 2026 Sardinia Kiteboard Grand Slam day 4 Nolot and Pianosi set the pace into Sunday's Sardinian showdown Lauriane Nolot and Riccardo Pianosi are looking very hard to beat. After another strong day on the water in Quartu Sant'Elena for the leading women and men, both riders have earned the right to go straight through to Sunday afternoon's four-rider final. by Sardinia Grand Slam Posted 10 Oct 13:01 PDT 52 SUPER SERIES Valencia Sailing Week overall 52 SUPER SERIES Valencia Sailing Week overall Platoon Aviation lift 2026 52 SUPER SERIES season title in Valencia Harm Müller Spreer and the crew of his German flagged Platoon Aviation lifted the 2026 52 SUPER SERIES championship by what ultimately proved to be a conclusive margin today on the America's Cup waters off Valencia, Spain. by 52 Super Series Posted 10 Oct 11:27 PDT Barton Marine at Annapolis Sailboat Show 2026 Barton Marine at Annapolis Sailboat Show 2026 Launching 100% accurate Windicator Barton Marine is proud to launch the popular range of New Zealand designed and manufactured Windicators to the US boating market at the Annapolis Sailboat Show 2026. by Barton Marine Posted 10 Oct 11:00 PDT New champions crowned at RS21 Canadian Nationals New champions crowned at RS21 Canadian Nationals Dramatic tie-break at Bedford Basin YC Close racing on home waters sees Bedford Basin Yacht Club's CAN 132 crowned RS21 Canadian National Champions, with the title decided on a tie-break. by RS Sailing Posted 10 Oct 09:25 PDT