New recruits & cool graphics at Moth UK Nationals New recruits & cool graphics at Moth UK Nationals Sunshine, portents and Lightning McQueen designs There are several newcomers this year and finding out their route into the foiling Moth class is fascinating. Amongst them is Grant Blake from Oxford Sailing Club, who has bought a second-hand Exocet and added some great looking graphics to the boat. by Mark Jardine Posted 9 Jul 23:56 HKT Alexia Barrier to be first solo woman in an ULTIM Alexia Barrier to be first solo woman in an ULTIM In the history of the Route du Rhum-Destination Guadeloupe After setting the first round-the-world record with an all-female crew for the Jules Verne Trophy, French woman Alexia Barrier is extending her horizons once again by entering the Route du Rhum - Destination Guadeloupe at the helm of IDEC SPORT - CIC. by La Route du Rhum-Destination Guadeloupe Posted 9 Jul 23:48 HKT 30 Yrs of Olympic ILCA Sailing: Santiago Lange 30 Yrs of Olympic ILCA Sailing: Santiago Lange "Atlanta 1996 taught me how to do the next ones" As part of ILCA's "30 Years of Olympic ILCA Sailing" series, we speak with sailors who competed in the class's Olympic debut and reflect on what that experience means three decades on. by Agustín Argüelles / ILCA Posted 9 Jul 22:09 HKT 2026 505 Worlds at Hayling Island Day 3 2026 505 Worlds at Hayling Island Day 3 Germans turn up the heat Like the previous few days of the 505 World Championships, sponsored by WIP, Ovington Boats and Allen, Wednesday dawned bright and sunny but even warmer. by Chris Thorne Posted 9 Jul 18:36 HKT Wingfoil Racing World Cup Calabria day 1 Wingfoil Racing World Cup Calabria day 1 Bringing the world's leading riders to the thermal breezes of Gizzeria The Wingfoil Racing World Cup has reached Calabria for the first time, bringing the world's leading riders to the thermal breezes of Gizzeria for the fourth stop of a season that is gathering momentum with every event. by IWSA Media Posted 9 Jul 17:58 HKT Gran Canaria GLORIA World Cup day 4 Gran Canaria GLORIA World Cup day 4 Javier Escribano crowned U18 Boys Champion Families and their talented kids shone brightly at the Gran Canaria GLORIA Windsurf World Cup 2026. by International Windsurfing Tour Posted 9 Jul 17:01 HKT Cork Week 2026 Day 3 Cork Week 2026 Day 3 Harbour race takes centre stage, after eerie blanket of thick fog Race Day Three at Cork Week began under an eerie blanket of thick fog, with racing delayed as sea mist engulfed Cork Harbour and its approaches. Eventually, a south-westerly breeze swept through to lift the curtain. by Louay Habib Posted 9 Jul 16:33 HKT 2026 29er World Championship Kiel day 5 2026 29er World Championship Kiel day 5 Gold and Silver fleets have now completed six races in the Finals series Another perfectly on-schedule day in Kiel, especially for the Gold and Silver fleets, which have now completed six races in the Finals series. All eyes are now on the final day, where the 2026 29er World Champions will be crowned. by International 29er Class Posted 9 Jul 11:56 HKT All nations confirmed for 2026 Team Racing Worlds All nations confirmed for 2026 Team Racing Worlds Stockholm to host the event - the first time ever in Europe The starting field is now complete. All 12 nations have confirmed their participation in the 2026 Team Racing World Championship for keelboats, to be held in Stockholm on 12-16 August. by World Sailing Posted 9 Jul 11:34 HKT 6th AEGEAN 600 - Wind lightening on Day 2 6th AEGEAN 600 - Wind lightening on Day 2 Thrills and spills shifting towards intense concentration and focus The thrills and spills of the first three days of racing in the AEGEAN 600 is starting to shift towards intense concentration and focus as light air descends on the race course, especially at its western end near the finish. by Hellenic Offshore Racing Club Posted 9 Jul 04:09 HKT 49er, 49erFX & Nacra 17 Europeans Day 2 49er, 49erFX & Nacra 17 Europeans Day 2 A longer commute for the sailors, but as they say, that's part of the game Day 2 of the 2026 European Championship began bright and early, with the first fleets launching at 9:30 AM to make the long trip out to the racecourse. by 49er and Nacra 17 Sailing Posted 9 Jul 03:22 HKT 2026 Gran Canaria GLORIA World Cup day 3 2026 Gran Canaria GLORIA World Cup day 3 Eight qualifiers earn their place in the main draw The Challenger rounds are where dreams are made and hearts are broken - it all went down at the Home of the Wind today at the Gran Canaria GLORIA Windsurf World Cup 2026. by International Windsurfing Tour Posted 9 Jul 02:44 HKT Mini round the world race for the maxi class Mini round the world race for the maxi class Near photo finishes, calms, sudden gusts, joy, terror and amazing scenery in the Aegean 600 With near photo finishes, calms, strong winds, sudden gusts, joy, terror and some amazing scenery, this year's Aegean 600 was like a mini round the world race for the 10 maxi yachts competing within the record-sized fleet of 71. by International Maxi Association Posted 9 Jul 02:25 HKT 2026 iQFOiL Youth & Junior Worlds Day 4 2026 iQFOiL Youth & Junior Worlds Day 4 Another day of intense heat and challenging thermal conditions The 2026 iQFOiL Youth & Junior World Championships continued today, with another day of intense heat and challenging thermal conditions testing the world's best young windsurfers as the Qualifying Series approached its decisive stages. by iQFOiL Class Association Posted 9 Jul 02:12 HKT Guy deBoer on the 2026 GGR Guy deBoer on the 2026 GGR A Q&A with Guy deBoer on the Golden Globe Race 2026 American Guy deBoer is unlikely to forget September 18, 2022. He was competing in the GGR 2022, when an prolonged exhaustion coincided with an windshift, and Spirit, his Tashiba 36, ran aground. Now, four years later, deBoer is preparing for the GGR 2026. by David Schmidt Posted 8 Jul 23:00 HKT America's Cup: French AC75 catches fire America's Cup: French AC75 catches fire French AC75 catches fire after capsize AC75 during practice session after "systems issue" French capsize AC75 off Lorient during a practice session after they "experienced a systems issue". The AC75 was righted, but it was very bow-down, indicating a major ingress of water into the bow area. Smoke was emitted from the half-sunk boat. by Richard Gladwell, Sail-World.com Posted 8 Jul 22:03 HKT Ericsson 4 (now L4) on the market Ericsson 4 (now L4) on the market L4's record spans a Volvo Ocean Race win, several race wins and records. She could be yours. Ericsson 4 is widely regarded as one of the most successful and enduring Volvo Open 70 yachts. Her career spans a Volvo Ocean Race victory, several record-setting performances, and continued relevance in high-level offshore racing. by Richard Gladwell, Sail-World.com Posted 8 Jul 21:27 HKT Fresh Layers For Longer with Polygiene® Fresh Layers For Longer with Polygiene® Featured across selected Henri-Lloyd T shirts, polos and performance layers Polygiene® technology helps garments stay fresher for longer by reducing odour build-up. Featured across selected Henri-Lloyd T shirts, polos and performance layers. by Henri-Lloyd Posted 8 Jul 19:00 HKT 2026 Fireball Worlds - Entries close 17th July 2026 Fireball Worlds - Entries close 17th July Get your entry in now to join the 85 boats already signed up It's hard to believe but after nearly two years of planning the Fireball World Championships 2026 in Torbay are almost upon us. by UK Fireball Association Posted 8 Jul 18:46 HKT Cork Week 2026 Day 2 Cork Week 2026 Day 2 Sunshine, Sea Breeze and a Fastnet Thriller Brilliant sunshine greeted competitors for Race Day Two at Cork Week 2026 on Tuesday 7 July, with Crosshaven and Cork Harbour bathed in summer light from early morning. by Louay Habib Posted 8 Jul 17:18 HKT 2026 505 Worlds at Hayling Island Day 2 2026 505 Worlds at Hayling Island Day 2 Australians on the march The 505 fleet at Hayling Island was once again greeted with near perfect conditions as they set out for Races 3 and 4 of the 2026 World Championships, sponsored by WIP, Ovington Boats and Allen. by Chris Thorne Posted 8 Jul 12:45 HKT 2026 iQFOiL Youth & Junior Worlds Day 3 2026 iQFOiL Youth & Junior Worlds Day 3 Gold fleets take centre stage in Costa Brava The event reached the halfway mark on Tuesday at Club de Vela La Ballena Alegre, with sailors once again greeted by brilliant sunshine, intense summer temperatures and conditions very similar to those experienced on the previous racing day. by iQFOiL Class Association Posted 8 Jul 12:37 HKT First finishers in the 6th AEGEAN 600 First finishers in the 6th AEGEAN 600 Line honours for Claudio Demartis's Reichel/Pugh 90 Prosecco Doc Shockwave 3 While having to struggle through a few holes in the latter portion of the course, the Aegean's Meltemi winds held strong enough last night and today to allow the first finishers of the AEGEAN 600 to arrive in near-record time. by Hellenic Offshore Racing Club Posted 8 Jul 06:01 HKT 49er, 49erFX & Nacra 17 Europeans Day 1 49er, 49erFX & Nacra 17 Europeans Day 1 The Baltic Turns It On in Eckernförde The first day of racing at the 2026 European Championship delivered exactly what the fleet came for. Three races were scheduled for every fleet across all three classes, and the Baltic served up a full day of tough, exhausting — and brilliant — racing. by 49er and Nacra 17 Sailing Posted 8 Jul 03:20 HKT 2026 29er World Championship Kiel day 4 2026 29er World Championship Kiel day 4 Heavy wind shakes up the leaderboard As forecasted, Day 4 started with some delays—but not for the Gold and Silver fleets. by International 29er Class Posted 8 Jul 02:17 HKT Think Destination, Do it Different Think Destination, Do it Different Some unique events in sailing are thriving Attending and reporting on a myriad of events - which has admittedly eaten into my own sailing time - does give a unique perspective on what is working and what isn't in this day and age. by Mark Jardine Posted 8 Jul 01:30 HKT Rooster New Pro Hikers 2.0 Rooster New Pro Hikers 2.0 Hiking just got better The new Pro Hikers 2.0 are the result of years of sailor feedback, extensive testing by the Rooster team, and countless refinements on the water. With improved support, greater comfort and thoughtful updates throughout. by Rooster Posted 8 Jul 00:00 HKT Peter Peet is Finn World No. 1 for the first time Peter Peet is Finn World No. 1 for the first time He moves up four places from the previous release in March Peter Peet, from The Netherlands, has taken the top spot on the latest Finn World Rankings, issued 6 July 2026. He becomes only the third sailor to top the world rankings in the four years since it was started. by Robert Deaves Posted 7 Jul 23:45 HKT IOC provisionally lifts Russian suspension IOC provisionally lifts Russian suspension Recommendations to IFs with regard to Russian athletes' participation no longer applicable The International Olympic Committee (IOC) Executive Board (EB) has provisionally lifted the suspension of the Russian Olympic Committee (ROC) that had been in effect since 12 October 2023. by International Olympic Committee Posted 7 Jul 22:53 HKT AC Recon: New faces aboard AC75 AC Recon: New faces aboard AC75 The session was notable for the elevation of two new sailing squad members - both world champions. The French America's Cup team sailed a two-hour session in light airs off Lorient on Monday. The session was notable for the elevation of two new sailing squad members - both world champions. by Richard Gladwell, Sail-World Posted 7 Jul 22:37 HKT Cork Week 2026 Day 1 Cork Week 2026 Day 1 Mist, Breeze and Bullets Racing at Cork Week 2026 got under way in memorable style on Monday 6 July, as early morning sea mist over Crosshaven and Cork Harbour was burnt away by the rising sun, leaving bright skies and around eight knots of breeze for the first start. by Louay Habib Posted 7 Jul 16:32 HKT Marine Auctions: July Online Auctions Marine Auctions: July Online Auctions One of the best ways to sell high value assets An Auction (or marketing without a price) is one of the best ways to sell high value assets and is basically the only way to maximise market value. by Marine Auctions Posted 7 Jul 13:48 HKT 2026 Gran Canaria GLORIA World Cup day 2 2026 Gran Canaria GLORIA World Cup day 2 Family, fun and flying juniors: next generation crowned The Gran Canaria GLORIA Windsurf World Cup 2026 delivered one of its most joyful days yet, as the sport's youngest stars took centre stage for the junior finals at Pozo Izquierdo — the legendary "Home of the Wind." by International Windsurfing Tour Posted 7 Jul 07:23 HKT Kiwis have first sail in Naples Kiwis have first sail in Naples America's Cup Defenders completed their first training session on the Bay of Naples In a perfect 10–15 knot seabreeze, the team's two AC40 foiling monohulls trained on the racecourse right off the Naples waterfront, marking a significant milestone in the team's preparation for the 2027 America's Cup Match. by Emirates Team New Zealand Media Posted 7 Jul 07:19 HKT Trans-Tasman rivalry renewed Trans-Tasman rivalry renewed As Hamilton Island Race Week fleet builds With over 180 boats now entered and entries still open, Hamilton Island Race Week is shaping up to be one of the event's strongest fleets in recent years. But for Bill Kidman and his Ross 12 Pretty Boy Floyd, August can't come soon enough. by Caroline Denyer Posted 7 Jul 06:57 HKT 2026 iQFOiL Youth & Junior Worlds Day 2 2026 iQFOiL Youth & Junior Worlds Day 2 Racing resumes in Costa Brava after weather delay Racing finally returned to the 2026 iQFOiL Youth & Junior Worlds today after a weather-affected second day, with sailors once again taking to the waters off Club de Vela La Ballena Alegre under brilliant sunshine and intense summer temperatures. by iQFOiL Class Association Posted 7 Jul 04:20 HKT 6th AEGEAN 600 - High speed fun on Day 2 6th AEGEAN 600 - High speed fun on Day 2 The brisk Meltemi has continued to persist into the second day The brisk Meltemi which yesterday propelled the fleet off to a fast start has continued to persist into the second day of this 6th edition of the AEGEAN 600 organized by the Hellenic Offshore Racing Club (HORC) and Olympic Marine. by Hellenic Offshore Racing Club Posted 7 Jul 04:18 HKT 2026 505 Worlds at Hayling Island Day 1 2026 505 Worlds at Hayling Island Day 1 The answer my friend is blowin' in the wind Good sailors have to understand wind patterns and shifts but sometimes the essential source of their boat's power is so capricious that it can foil the best of them. by Chris Thorne Posted 7 Jul 03:25 HKT 49er, 49erFX & Nacra 17 Europeans Underway 49er, 49erFX & Nacra 17 Europeans Underway The organisers host a dinner at the Opening Ceremony The 2026 49er, 49erFX and Nacra 17 European Championship is officially underway. The event opened this evening with the Opening Ceremony at 6:00 PM in the boat park, where sailors, race officials and the entire organizing committee came together. by 49er and Nacra 17 Sailing Posted 7 Jul 02:51 HKT 2026 29er World Championship Kiel day 3 2026 29er World Championship Kiel day 3 Qualification series concludes in challenging conditions A rainy day in Kiel set the tone for a demanding but fully completed racing program. The early morning began with a 08:30 delta and a 10:00 start for the six fleets, split across the three race areas: Alpha, Bravo, and Charlie. by International 29er Class Posted 7 Jul 02:31 HKT