Marina Rubicon Lanzarote 52 Super Series preview Marina Rubicon Lanzarote 52 Super Series preview Lanzarote's expected strong winds are the next new challenge for the fleet As the 52 SUPER SERIES heads to Lanzarote for the first time in the history of the world's leading grand prix monohull circuit, for the Marina Rubicon Lanzarote 52 SUPER SERIES Sailing Week, Takashi Okura's World Champions Sled are the team to beat. by 52 Super Series Posted 18 Jul 02:04 HKT SSL Gold Cup European Qualifiers Round 2 overall SSL Gold Cup European Qualifiers Round 2 overall Golden Grandson Shines for the Finale During the final European Qualifiers on Lake Neuchâtel, we've been blessed with fantastic wind conditions, high temperatures, and one of the most stunning backdrops in sailing. by SSL Gold Cup Posted 18 Jul 01:31 HKT America's Cup Hall of Fame Inductions in October America's Cup Hall of Fame Inductions in October Noted Sailors & Innovators Glenn Ashby, Peter Isler & Lowell North Among those to be honored The Herreshoff Museum and the America's Cup Hall of Fame will this fall induct four more sailing legends to the America's Cup Hall of Fame: Glenn Ashby, the Beken Dynasty, Peter Isler and Lowell North. by Richard Matthews Posted 17 Jul 21:07 HKT La Solitaire du Figaro opens a new chapter in 2028 La Solitaire du Figaro opens a new chapter in 2028 The Ocean 50 class is set to join the offshore classic For more than fifty years, La Solitaire du Figaro has been the benchmark of French offshore racing. From the 2028 edition onward, the race will open a new chapter in its history with the Ocean Fifty class. by La Solitaire du Figaro Paprec Posted 17 Jul 19:40 HKT AC Recon: Luna Rossa calls time-out AC Recon: Luna Rossa calls time-out Luna Rossa has wrapped up the first stage of their AC75 test program after 11 sailing days.s Luna Rossa wrapped up the first block of saling with a session cut short due to hydraulic issues. The Italians had an energetic session performing 27 tacks/gybes in just 33 minutes of foiling time - a rate of close to one tack/gybe per minute. by Richard Gladwell, Sail-World Posted 17 Jul 18:49 HKT GWA Wingfoil World Cup Gran Canaria 2026 preview GWA Wingfoil World Cup Gran Canaria 2026 preview Spanish island hosts FreeFly-Slalom season opener as Surf-Freestyle hits crucial mid-point The battles for the Surf-Freestyle and FreeFly-Slalom world titles are set to move up gear when the GWA Wingfoil World Cup Gran Canaria returns to El Burrero, Spain, for five days of intense competition. by Ian MacKinnon Posted 17 Jul 18:08 HKT RORC Transatlantic Race 2027 Lanzarote RORC Transatlantic Race 2027 Lanzarote The Atlantic home of ocean racing, sport and adventure On Sunday 10 January 2027, the 13th edition of the RORC Transatlantic Race will start from Calero Marinas Marina Lanzarote bound for Antigua, West Indies. by Louay Habib / RORC Posted 17 Jul 17:10 HKT Switch Cup Guess Jeans racing circuit Round 4 Switch Cup Guess Jeans racing circuit Round 4 Dutch talent Paul Hameeteman claims victory on Lake Como Dutch sailor Paul Hameeteman has won the fourth leg of the Switch Cup Guess Jeans racing circuit. The event, which serves as the international championship for the Switch One Design class, was flawlessly managed by the Circolo Vela Marvelia. by Marco Corti Posted 17 Jul 17:03 HKT 470 Junior Worlds 2026 at Gdynia Day 4 470 Junior Worlds 2026 at Gdynia Day 4 Top 10 Selected after another long day on the water Another long day on the water at the 470 Junior World Championships in Gdynia. The day started on time, but the rest of the schedule brought a few surprises. by International 470 Class Association Posted 17 Jul 16:03 HKT Long Beach Olympic Classes Regatta Day 3 Long Beach Olympic Classes Regatta Day 3 Championship showdowns set as qualifying concludes Day 3 of the 65th Long Beach Olympic Classes Regatta brought the qualifying series to a dramatic close, with the world's best Formula Kite and iQFOiL athletes securing their positions for Thursday's medal rounds. by Long Beach OCR Posted 17 Jul 01:31 HKT SSL Gold Cup European Qualifiers Round 2 Day 3 SSL Gold Cup European Qualifiers Round 2 Day 3 Rio Tickets on the Line Lake Neuchâtel was sparkling on Thursday morning, and the wind filled in to allow racing to start at 11.30. With sunshine and breeze the SSL 47 yachts were gleaming, we were all set for another cracking day. by SSL Gold Cup Posted 17 Jul 00:44 HKT St. Maarten Heineken Regatta Registration Opens St. Maarten Heineken Regatta Registration Opens Champions Lead Next Generation The Notice of Race for the 47th St. Maarten Heineken Regatta is now live on Yacht Scoring, and registration is officially open for sailors eager to secure their place in the Caribbean's biggest and most exciting sailing event: March 4-7, 2027. by St. Maarten Heineken Regatta Posted 16 Jul 22:48 HKT SailGP talks a big game in 2030 strategy SailGP talks a big game in 2030 strategy SailGP aims to position itself to be a Top 25 Global Sports Championship by 2030 SailGP has revealed ambitious plans to transform the championship over the next five years, setting out a roadmap that will see the league grow with more teams, more events and a global audience unlike anything sailing has seen before. by SailGP & Sail-World.com Posted 16 Jul 19:21 HKT America's Cup: Brits have more legal fisticuffs America's Cup: Brits have more legal fisticuffs 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 formal Hearing in January 2027. by Richard Gladwell Sail-World Posted 16 Jul 16:51 HKT 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 15:30 HKT 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 16 Jul 14:26 HKT 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 16 Jul 08:19 HKT 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 16 Jul 08:16 HKT 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 16 Jul 01:23 HKT 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 23:05 HKT From Paris to LA: Sophia Montgomery's story From Paris to LA: Sophia Montgomery's story She represented Thailand at the Paris 2024 Olympics, and she's determined to do it again She represented Thailand at the Paris 2024 Olympics. Now, Sophia Montgomery is determined to do it again. The 23-year-old Thai ILCA 6 sailor is now based in Los Angeles and is fresh off the 2026 North American Championships. by Ziyan Huang Posted 15 Jul 21:25 HKT 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 19:00 HKT There's a price to pay for everything There's a price to pay for everything The breeze 'clean', but what about the carbon fibre? The governing body for sailing is looking at how the sport's Olympic-class equipment is made, used and discarded, to eventually make changes that will reduce its environmental impact. by World Sailing Posted 15 Jul 18:44 HKT 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 15 Jul 14:11 HKT 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 15 Jul 08:09 HKT 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 15 Jul 03:12 HKT 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 15 Jul 02:47 HKT 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 15 Jul 01:46 HKT 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 15 Jul 01:18 HKT 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 23:00 HKT 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 20:45 HKT 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 19:47 HKT 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 17:00 HKT 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 14 Jul 04:00 HKT 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 14 Jul 03:45 HKT 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 14 Jul 03:29 HKT 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 14 Jul 00:00 HKT 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 20:55 HKT 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 19:47 HKT 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 19:33 HKT