Maxi Yacht Rolex Cup Overall Maxi Yacht Rolex Cup Overall Leopard and North Star crowned World Champions After a dramatic 25 knot penultimate day at the Maxi Yacht Rolex Cup, organised by the Yacht Club Costa Smeralda in conjunction with the International Maxi Association, Saturday's concluding race took place in more benign conditions. by James Boyd / International Maxi Association Posted 13 Sep 01:13 PDT 2026 ILCA 6 Women's Worlds overall 2026 ILCA 6 Women's Worlds overall The USA's Charlotte Rose Crowned Champion Charlotte Rose USA is the new 2026 ILCA 6 Women's World Champion, sealing the title on Saturday with a 2-6 in windy and wavy Final Series conditions, with breeze in the 12-17 knot range. by Agustín Argüelles / ILCA Posted 12 Sep 23:42 PDT SailGP: Martine Grael exits Mubudala Brazil SailGP: Martine Grael exits Mubudala Brazil SailGP's first female driver says she is "officially unemployed". But what next? Double Olympic Gold medalist Martine Grael's parting of ways with Mubadala Brazil has left the team with few options, other than to draw on their reserve bench, until the Transfer Window opens at the end of November. by SailGP & Sail-World.com Posted 12 Sep 22:59 PDT 5.5 Metre Multi Nations at Lake Garda overall 5.5 Metre Multi Nations at Lake Garda overall Decisive victory for Norway's Otto Otto (NOR 68, Bent Christian Wilhelmsen, Lasse Berthelsen, Herve Cunningham) have won their first ever major 5.5 Metre event following a dominant performance at the Multi Nations event at Malcesine on Lake Garda this week. by Robert Deaves Posted 12 Sep 22:17 PDT Shirley Robertson talks with Joey Newton Shirley Robertson talks with Joey Newton Joey Newton is one of the sport's big-name trimmers, Australian multiple America's Cup campaigner This month, Shirley Robertson's Sailing Podcast hosts one of the sport's big-name trimmers as Australian multiple America's Cup campaigner Joey Newton joins the double Olympic gold medallist for a look at his life as a professional sailor. by Shirley Robertson Posted 12 Sep 19:25 PDT Teams announced for Women's Match Racing Worlds Teams announced for Women's Match Racing Worlds 12 skippers and teams representing 7 nations will take part World Sailing is pleased to announce the 12 skippers and teams who will be competing at the 2026 World Sailing Women's Match Racing World Championship, hosted by St. Francis Yacht Club. by St. Francis Yacht Club Posted 12 Sep 14:31 PDT Maxi Yacht Rolex Cup at Porto Cervo overall Maxi Yacht Rolex Cup at Porto Cervo overall Leopard 3 and Northstar III crowned World Champions The 36th Maxi Yacht Rolex Cup, organised by the Yacht Club Costa Smeralda in collaboration with the International Maxi Association and with the support of title sponsor Rolex, drew to a close today in Porto Cervo. by Yacht Club Costa Smeralda Posted 12 Sep 14:09 PDT J/70 Worlds at Cascais, Portugal overall J/70 Worlds at Cascais, Portugal overall Haroldo Solberg and the OCEANPACT - Viking crew fend off strong challenge to win Haroldo Solberg and the OCEANPACT - Viking crew fended off a strong challenge from John Heaton to win the J/70 World Championship in a dramatic final race in Cascais, Portugal. by Press CNCascais Posted 12 Sep 12:14 PDT Maxi Yacht Rolex Cup - The journey to achievement Maxi Yacht Rolex Cup - The journey to achievement Few events in sailing compare to the Maxi Yacht Rolex Cup Founded by the Yacht Club Costa Smeralda (YCCS), and organized in collaboration with the International Maxi Association (IMA), the partnership with Rolex as title sponsor stretches back more than 40 years. by Quinag Posted 12 Sep 12:11 PDT September Savings on 3Di September Savings on 3Di Sails engineered for lasting shape, exceptional performance, and proven reliability September savings make it the perfect time to invest in sails engineered for lasting shape, exceptional performance, and proven reliability. Take advantage of seasonal pricing and upgrade to 3Di to experience the performance advantage firsthand. by North Sails Posted 12 Sep 11:30 PDT 2026 Musto iQFOiL Worlds at the WPNSA overall 2026 Musto iQFOiL Worlds at the WPNSA overall Tamar Steinberg (ISR) and Luuc van Opzeeland (NED) crowned world champions in Weymouth Tamar Steinberg (ISR) and Luuc van Opzeeland (NED) are the 2026 iQFOiL World Champions, claiming the sport's biggest titles after a fast and decisive Medal Series on the final day of racing in Weymouth and Portland. by iQFOiL Class Association Posted 12 Sep 10:27 PDT Inaugural Cape 31 Gold Cup Preview Inaugural Cape 31 Gold Cup Preview Record-breaking fleet set, 31 days to go 28 teams from 12 nations are set to descend on Saint-Tropez for the first-ever Cape 31 Gold Cup — the largest fleet in class history, with more still possible. by Tor Tomlinson Cheney Posted 12 Sep 09:24 PDT The Ocean Race Atlantic: Kiwis finish in Lorient The Ocean Race Atlantic: Kiwis finish in Lorient MSIG Europe, was the only boat in the fleet fitted with a straight keel and daggerboards. The New Zealand crew have finished The Ocean Atlantic, coming home in sixth place. MSIG Europe, is the only boat in the fleet fitted with a straight keel and daggerboards which put it at a significant disadvantage in foiling conditions. by The Ocean Race Posted 12 Sep 07:00 PDT Melges 24 Worlds strongly supported by community Melges 24 Worlds strongly supported by community Harbor Springs rallies behind an international fleet bound for Little Traverse Bay With just a week remaining before the start of the 2026 Melges 24 World Championship, the pressure is building and the pace of preparation is accelerating on every front. by International Melges 24 Class Association Posted 12 Sep 06:22 PDT Globe40 2028-2029 Interview: Jonas Gerckens Globe40 2028-2029 Interview: Jonas Gerckens "The Globe40 is a perfect mix of adventures, encounters and competition" Five months after the finish of the Globe40, Jonas Gerckens looks back on an extraordinary adventure... and is already looking ahead to the next one! by Sirius Events Posted 12 Sep 02:54 PDT Pattaya set for the 2027 OK Dinghy Worlds Pattaya set for the 2027 OK Dinghy Worlds World-class sailing returns to the Royal Varuna Yacht Club The world's elite single-handed sailors will set sail for the Gulf of Thailand as Pattaya's renowned Royal Varuna Yacht Club (RVYC) in conjunction with the Yacht Racing Association of Thailand officially hosts the 2027 OK Dinghy World Championship. by Carlo Pagano Posted 12 Sep 01:06 PDT Maxi Yacht Rolex Cup Day 4 Maxi Yacht Rolex Cup Day 4 Ultimate conditions in Porto Cervo In the blustery conditions the two world championship classes each sailed two windward-leewards. by International Maxi Association Posted 11 Sep 23:24 PDT The Ocean Race Atlantic: Kiwis to finish Saturday The Ocean Race Atlantic: Kiwis to finish Saturday The Ocean Race Atlantic will finish Saturday for the Kiwi crew on MSIG Europe While the first four IMOCAs crossed the finish line Thursday, and a fifth on Friday, the race continues for Conrad Colman, Anna Merchant, Megan Thomson, Elie Pirnay, and Georgia Schofield, now 40nm miles from the finish of The Ocean Race Atlantic. by Aotearoa Ocean Racing Posted 11 Sep 19:11 PDT 2026 J/24 U.S. Nationals in Portland day 1 2026 J/24 U.S. Nationals in Portland day 1 The fleet features an impressive 26 Corinthian teams The 2026 J/24 U.S. National Championship, sponsored by Portland Yacht Services, opened Friday in Portland, ME with 33 boats facing a demanding day on the water that tested crews with everything from light air to a dramatic 180-degree wind shift. by Julie & Christopher Howell Posted 11 Sep 16:42 PDT 10% Off Vaikobi Car Accessories 10% Off Vaikobi Car Accessories The ultimate trip ready trio Save car travel headaches and save 10% when you bundle all three Vaikobi car accessories. by Vaikobi Posted 11 Sep 15:30 PDT 2026 ILCA 6 Women's Worlds Day 5 2026 ILCA 6 Women's Worlds Day 5 Charlotte Rose Leads Top 10 Into Saturday's Final Series The Elimination Series concluded today for the top ten sailors at the 2026 ILCA 6 Women's World Championship, who will contest tomorrow's Final Series for the medals. by Agustín Argüelles / ILCA Posted 11 Sep 15:01 PDT J/70 Worlds at Cascais, Portugal Day 4 J/70 Worlds at Cascais, Portugal Day 4 A three-way fight for the crown in Cascais Solberg is in the lead, but Golison is just one point behind. Heaton sits four points off the top, and the title race is going down to the wire. by Press CNCascais Posted 11 Sep 13:18 PDT Türk Telekom Formula Kite Europeans day 5 Türk Telekom Formula Kite Europeans day 5 The final cut: big battles and new faces lock in tomorrow's medal series The final battle for places in Saturday's Medal Series at the 2026 Türk Telekom Formula Kite European Championships delivered relentless intensity in Akyaka, with four races completed today. by IKA Media Posted 11 Sep 13:16 PDT 5.5 Metre Multi Nations at Lake Garda Day 2 5.5 Metre Multi Nations at Lake Garda Day 2 Norway's Otto leads the 5.5 Metre Multi Nations as racing finally gets underway at Malcesine Otto (NOR 68, Bent Christian Wilhelmsen, Lasse Berthelsen, Herve Cunningham) lead the 5.5 Metre Multi Nations at Malcesine after three races were sailed on Friday. by Robert Deaves Posted 11 Sep 13:12 PDT 2026 Musto iQFOiL Worlds at the WPNSA Day 5 2026 Musto iQFOiL Worlds at the WPNSA Day 5 Top Ten Locked In for Saturday's Medal Series It was the longest day yet at the 2026 MUSTO iQFOiL World Championships, as light and unstable winds stretched the Men's final day of qualification over more than four hours of Sprint Slalom racing. by iQFOiL Class Association Posted 11 Sep 11:54 PDT Maxi Yacht Rolex Cup at Porto Cervo Day 4 Maxi Yacht Rolex Cup at Porto Cervo Day 4 Northstar III clinches the Rolex IMA Maxi Grand Prix World Championship with a race to spare Strong mistral winds once again set the conditions for the fourth and penultimate day of racing at the Maxi Yacht Rolex Cup, with breeze ranging from 18 to 23 knots and gusts of 28 knots. by Yacht Club Costa Smeralda Posted 11 Sep 11:46 PDT One last challenge for Sam Goodchild on Macif One last challenge for Sam Goodchild on Macif Before the Route du Rhum – Destination Guadeloupe After a strong start to the season, highlighted by a victory in the 1000 Race and a second-place finish in the Vendée Arctique, Sam Goodchild is approaching the final stretch before the Route du Rhum - Destination Guadeloupe with ambition. by IMOCA MACIF Posted 11 Sep 09:12 PDT Class40 fleet set for the Route du Rhum Class40 fleet set for the Route du Rhum The biggest and most open class Class 40 is again the biggest division in the Route du Rhum - Destination Guadeloupe and in many respects it's a microcosm of everything the key elements of the race's DNA. by La Route du Rhum-Destination Guadeloupe Posted 11 Sep 07:40 PDT RNZYS to host Youth and Womens MR Worlds RNZYS to host Youth and Womens MR Worlds Royal New Zealand Yacht Squadron to host 2027 World Sailing Youth & Women's Match Racing Worlds World Sailing has announced that the Royal New Zealand Yacht Squadron (RNZYS) in Auckland, New Zealand, has been selected to host the 2027 World Sailing Youth Match Racing Worlds and the 2027 World Sailing Women's Match Racing Worlds. by World Sailing Posted 11 Sep 07:00 PDT High spirits at the Newport Classic Yacht Regatta High spirits at the Newport Classic Yacht Regatta Taking over America's sailing capital on Labor Day Weekend The Newport Classic Yacht Regatta Presented by IYRS took over America's sailing capital on Labor Day Weekend for the penultimate event of the 2026 CYCS. by Classic Yacht Owners Association Posted 11 Sep 05:00 PDT 25 years between two continents 25 years between two continents Bosphorus Cup prepares for milestone edition For 25 years, racing yachts have been granted a rare opportunity to compete on one of the most extraordinary stretches of water in the world. by Quinag Posted 11 Sep 03:32 PDT America's Cup: Kiwis warn Challengers America's Cup: Kiwis warn Challengers America's Cup Challengers warned they are taking a legal risk over possible patent infringement America's Cup Challengers have been warned they are taking a legal risk over possible infringement of a sail design/engineering patent owned by Emirates Team New Zealand, relating to how AC75 sails are designed and manufactured. by Richard Gladwell Sail-World Posted 11 Sep 02:41 PDT 2026 ILCA 6 Women's Worlds Day 4 2026 ILCA 6 Women's Worlds Day 4 Choppy Conditions and a Reshuffled Leaderboard on Dublin Bay Three races were completed on Thursday despite tricky, ever-changing conditions. Racing started at 11:00 as scheduled in 16–19 knots of wind and a metre of swell, but the breeze swung up and down between 7 and 19 knots throughout the afternoon. by Agustín Argüelles / ILCA Posted 11 Sep 02:35 PDT Thrilling finale to The Ocean Race Atlantic Thrilling finale to The Ocean Race Atlantic Paul Meilhat and his crew on United by the Ocean claim victory The inaugural The Ocean Race Atlantic from New York to Lorient just got better and more exciting with every successive mile before reaching its climax with a remarkable victory for Paul Meilhat and his crew on United by the Ocean. by Ed Gorman Posted 11 Sep 02:23 PDT J/70 Worlds at Cascais, Portugal Day 3 J/70 Worlds at Cascais, Portugal Day 3 A challenging day for the frontrunners It was a challenging day for the frontrunners at the J/70 World Championship in Cascais, as moving the racecourse closer to the shore resulted in a very different scenario to that experienced in previous days. by Press CNCascais Posted 10 Sep 22:31 PDT Embrace the Challenge finish 5th Embrace the Challenge finish 5th Crossing the The Ocean Race Atlantic line in the early hours of Friday morning Oliver Heer's Embrace the Challenge Team (SUI) sailed across the finishing line in Lorient in fifth place in the early hours of Friday morning, at 01:36:17 UTC / 03:36:17 CEST. by The Ocean Race Atlantic Posted 10 Sep 21:54 PDT 2026 E Scow National Championship Preview 2026 E Scow National Championship Preview Lake Geneva Yacht Club welcomes 77 teams More than 300 sailors, 15 youth teams and generations of E Scow talent come together on Lake Geneva, one of the defining venues in scow sailing. by Hannah Lee Noll Posted 10 Sep 16:06 PDT Team Australia seven-person crew for 38th AC Team Australia seven-person crew for 38th AC Olympic medallists, America's Cup winners and world and SailGP champions named to race Team Australia today have unveiled an elite Australian sailing team featuring Olympic medallists, America's Cup winners, world champions and SailGP champions to spearhead the nation's return to the Louis Vuitton 38th America's Cup in Naples in 2027. by Team Australia Challenge Posted 10 Sep 14:02 PDT Maxi Yacht Rolex Cup Day 3 Maxi Yacht Rolex Cup Day 3 Breeze On in Porto Cervo Following Wednesday's layday, the Maxi Yacht Rolex Cup community awoke this morning to Porto Cervo in a different mood; the sky overcast thanks to a passing front, more breeze and, mercifully, less heat. by International Maxi Association Posted 10 Sep 12:46 PDT The Ocean Race Atlantic 2026 Finish The Ocean Race Atlantic 2026 Finish United by the Ocean claims victory in historically close finish Paul Meilhat's United by the Ocean (FRA) has won the inaugural edition of The Ocean Race Atlantic after a neck-and-neck battle along the French coast today with Francesca Clapcich's second-placed 11th Hour Racing (USA). by The Ocean Race Atlantic Posted 10 Sep 12:24 PDT