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New Zealand leads with Australia second, going into the Final Day of the 49ers. by The 49er, 49erFX & Nacra 17 Media Team Posted 17 May 06:48 HKT IOM World Championship 2026 Officially Opened IOM World Championship 2026 Officially Opened 84 skippers from 28 nations have gathered at Datchet Water Sailing Club The flags are up, the boats have been measured, the robo-buoys have their gyroscopes humming, the race team is ready and the weather is very British. by Mark Jardine Posted 17 May 05:07 HKT 57th La Solitaire du Figaro Paprec - one day to go 57th La Solitaire du Figaro Paprec - one day to go A fleet of 36 sailors will set off solo from Perros-Guirec on Sunday Spectators will need to rise a little earlier than usual to witness the start of the first leg of this legendary race, which each year reveals some of sailing's greatest talents. by La Solitaire du Figaro Paprec Posted 17 May 02:42 HKT 2026 Etchells Worlds in the books 2026 Etchells Worlds in the books Full list of recaps, photos, and award winners Five incredible days of racing in San Diego are officially in the books as the 2026 International Etchells World Championship came to a close yesterday with the crowning of 2026 World Champions and the presentation of awards across the fleet. by Etchells Class Posted 17 May 02:30 HKT The Aegean Regatta returns for the 2026 edition The Aegean Regatta returns for the 2026 edition This year's edition connects four distinctive island destinations The Aegean Regatta returns in 2026, once again setting sail across the Aegean on a unique journey of sport, culture, and discovery of Greece's maritime heritage. by Aegean Regatta Posted 16 May 22:11 HKT Finn Class News - May 2026 Finn Class News - May 2026 Gdynia Racing Guide Webinar, new Finntalks, FINNFARE, AGM update Gdynia Racing Guide Webinar, new Finntalks, FINNFARE, AGM update by Robert Deaves Posted 16 May 20:40 HKT America's Cup: Australians get new boat for old America's Cup: Australians get new boat for old The newly minted Australian America's Cup Challenge claim they are still in the "mustering" phase. While the newly minted Australian America's Cup Challenge claim they are still in the "mustering" phase of their campaign, they do start a lot further down the runway than many would give them credit. by Richard Gladwell Sail-World Posted 16 May 19:36 HKT 2026 Etchells Worlds in San Diego overall 2026 Etchells Worlds in San Diego overall Mayo Wins Third Straight Worlds with Magpie History was made off the coast of San Diego this afternoon as James Mayo, Paul Cayard, and Ben Lamb aboard Magpie AUS 1526 won race 9 of the 2026 Etchells World Championship, securing their place as the 2026 Champions. by Etchells Class Posted 16 May 12:40 HKT 2026 Formula Kite World Championships day 5 2026 Formula Kite World Championships day 5 Fortune favours the brave on the penultimate day The shifty conditions of Day 5 brought plenty of opportunity for the riders during the final fleet races of the regatta. After a drizzly start to the morning, the weather soon cleared to deliver a steadily increasing breeze right on time for racing. by International Kiteboarding Association Posted 16 May 03:47 HKT 2026 49er, 49erFX & Nacra 17 Worlds Day 4 2026 49er, 49erFX & Nacra 17 Worlds Day 4 Tactical Chess at Warp Speed: Antipodean and German Surge in Quiberon If yesterday's action in the Bay of Quiberon was a brutal test of survival—a day of capsizes, crashes, pitch-poles, and sailors literally reversing across the finish line to stay upright—today was a sophisticated game of high-speed chess. by The 49er, 49erFX & Nacra 17 Media Team Posted 16 May 02:01 HKT Diverse, wide-open La Solitaire du Figaro Paprec Diverse, wide-open La Solitaire du Figaro Paprec Everyone is eager to cast off and fully commit to this opening leg towards Vigo In just two days, 36 sailors, women and men, will set off on the 57th edition of La Solitaire du Figaro Paprec. For this 2027 edition, the scenery changes with a start scheduled very early in the season. by La Solitaire du Figaro Paprec Posted 16 May 01:53 HKT 73rd Loro Piana Giraglia 2026 Preview 73rd Loro Piana Giraglia 2026 Preview Over a 130 yachts from around the world are set to race The Loro Piana Giraglia is organized by Yacht Club Italiano in collaboration with Société Nautique de Saint-Tropez, under the guidance of the Federazione Italiana Vela and the Fédération Française de Voile. by Yacht Club Italiano Posted 16 May 01:32 HKT Henri-Lloyd Explorer skorts, shorts and trousers Henri-Lloyd Explorer skorts, shorts and trousers Ideal for life on and off the water Henri-Lloyd's Explorer range is a collection of high-performance shorts, trousers and skorts engineered for active users looking for style, comfort, and durability in all situations. by Henri-Lloyd Posted 15 May 19:00 HKT Australian excitement builds ahead of Tasar Worlds Australian excitement builds ahead of Tasar Worlds A record number of Tasar sailors will descend on the island of Okinawa, Japan A record number of Tasar sailors will descend on the island of Okinawa, Japan this June to compete in the 2026 World Championships. by Ryan Moreton Posted 15 May 17:50 HKT The appeal of the Solitaire du Figaro never dies The appeal of the Solitaire du Figaro never dies This season several of IMOCA's established skippers are taking part It's not unprecedented for top sailors in IMOCA to return to the Figaro class, but it's quite unusual and this season several of IMOCA's established skippers have been doing just that. by Ed Gorman / IMOCA Globe Series Posted 15 May 16:54 HKT 2026 Etchells Worlds in San Diego Day 4 2026 Etchells Worlds in San Diego Day 4 Mayo leads with one race left Eight of nine races are now in the rearview at the 2026 Etchells World Championship. Race Day 4 was bright and sunny with a slightly lighter breeze than previous days in the regatta. by Etchells Class Posted 15 May 09:25 HKT Team Australia America's Cup launch videos Team Australia America's Cup launch videos Videos with key members of the team, Grant Simmer OAM, Glenn Ashby, and Tash Bryant Team Australia's challenge for the 38th America's Cup was launched yesterday at the Royal Prince Edward Yacht Club. by John Curnow, Sail-World.com AUS Editor Posted 15 May 06:02 HKT 2026 49er, 49erFX & Nacra 17 Worlds Day 3 2026 49er, 49erFX & Nacra 17 Worlds Day 3 Crash, Bang, Wallop! A tough day in the bay High wind, big waves and monster current required some inventive sailing techniques on day three of the 49er, 49erFX and Nacra 17 World Championship in Quiberon, France. by The 49er, 49erFX & Nacra 17 Media Team Posted 15 May 04:31 HKT ORC World Championship 2026 overall ORC World Championship 2026 overall World titles awarded in Sorrento after a week of great sailing The 2026 ORC World Championship concluded today with the final inshore races. Two windward-leeward races were held in demanding conditions, with 15 to 17 knots of westerly breeze, gusts up to 25 knots, seas of 1.5 to 2 meters. by Tre Golfi Sailing Week Posted 15 May 04:21 HKT IMA Maxi Europeans Preview IMA Maxi Europeans Preview Taking place out of Naples and Sorrento, Italy One of the pinnacles of international maxi yacht racing will set sail next week with the fifth edition of the IMA Maxi European Championship taking place out of Naples and Sorrento, Italy. by International Maxi Association Posted 15 May 03:22 HKT 2026 Etchells Worlds in San Diego Day 3 2026 Etchells Worlds in San Diego Day 3 One point separates first and second Day 3 of the 2026 Etchells World Championships is in the books and we officially have a championship as six races have been contested. by Etchells Class Posted 14 May 10:13 HKT Preliminary Cup Regatta in Naples postponed Preliminary Cup Regatta in Naples postponed America's Cup organisers have advised the postponement of the Preliminary Regatta in Naples. The America's Cup organisers, acting on advice "from ACE Italy, stating that the ACP Board, following consultation with the Host venue, has decided it is not possible for ACP to hold the Naples Preliminary Regatta from 25-28 June 2026." by Richard Gladwell Sail-World Posted 14 May 08:53 HKT Team Australia to race in 38th America's Cup Team Australia to race in 38th America's Cup Representing the Royal Prince Edward Yacht Club with backing from John Winning and family The Royal Prince Edward Yacht Club lodges challenge for the Louis Vuitton 38th America's Cup, Naples by Team Australia Challenge Posted 14 May 04:53 HKT ORC World Championship 2026 Coastal Race ORC World Championship 2026 Coastal Race Different courses across classes, variable conditions, standings still open ahead of final day Day three of inshore racing at the ORC World Championship 2026, taking place between Naples and Sorrento from 7 to 14 May, featured the traditional coastal race around the island of Capri, adding further spectacle and complexity to the championship week. by Tre Golfi Sailing Week Posted 14 May 03:40 HKT Reflecting on my first solo IMOCA race Reflecting on my first solo IMOCA race Francesca Clapcich writes a few days after crossing the finish line A few days after crossing the finish line of the 1000 Race, I finally feel like I've got the brain space to sit down and actually take it all in. I've finished my first ever solo IMOCA race! by Francesca Clapcich Posted 14 May 03:22 HKT SSL Gold Cup Qualifiers Just Around the Corner SSL Gold Cup Qualifiers Just Around the Corner 20 days to go! Less than three weeks remain until the next crucial stage on the road to the Sailing Mundial. From June 2–11 in Switzerland, teams from Africa, Oceania, and Europe will battle for their golden tickets to the Football World Cup in Sailing. by SSL Gold Cup Posted 14 May 00:13 HKT 2026 49er, 49erFX & Nacra 17 Worlds Day 2 2026 49er, 49erFX & Nacra 17 Worlds Day 2 High-wind double win for British 49er James Grummett and Rhos Hawes put on a high-wind masterclass on day two of the 49er World Championship in Quiberon, France. Battling through breeze gusting over 25 knots, the British team won both of their heats in the yellow group of qualifying. by The 49er, 49erFX & Nacra 17 Media Team Posted 13 May 23:56 HKT No autopilot, no shortcuts No autopilot, no shortcuts Why people seek the ultimate sailing endurance challenge What drives someone with no sailing experience to sign up for one of the toughest endurance challenges on the planet? 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Some Boats Unreserved. by Marine Auctions Posted 13 May 15:15 HKT 2026 Etchells Worlds in San Diego Day 2 2026 Etchells Worlds in San Diego Day 2 Double Bullets for Flying Higher The second day of the 2026 Etchells World Championship opened under a thick marine layer settled across the Coronado Roads Race Course. An unusual weather pattern for San Diego in May kept sailors guessing throughout the morning. by Etchells Class Posted 13 May 12:06 HKT America's Cup: Kiwis announce AC40 teams America's Cup: Kiwis announce AC40 teams ETNZ has confirmed the two crews for in Sardinia, next week. Blair Tuke moves into strategic role. Emirates Team NZ has confirmed the two crews that will spearhead the team's campaign at the America's Cup Preliminary Regatta in Sardinia, scheduled for 21–24 May 2026. Three-time America's Cup winner Blair Tuke moves into an off-the-water "speed" role. by Emirates Team New Zealand Posted 13 May 12:04 HKT America's Cup: Teams expand to seven America's Cup: Teams expand to seven Australian 2027 America's Cup Challenge to be launched at Royal Prince Edward YC The formal announcement of the Australian 2027 America's Cup Challenge will be made on Thursday at an invitation-only lunch at the Royal Prince Edward Yacht Club. The club is located on Sydney's exclusive Pt Piper. It is a first-time Cup challenger. by Richard Gladwell, Sail-World.com Posted 13 May 11:06 HKT 2026 49er, 49erFX & Nacra 17 Worlds Day 1 2026 49er, 49erFX & Nacra 17 Worlds Day 1 Surprise Leaders, New Partnerships and Home Advantage At only her second World Championship at senior level, 20 year old Melania Henke finds herself in the lead after day one of the 49erFX World Championship in Quiberon, France. by The 49er, 49erFX & Nacra 17 Media Team Posted 13 May 07:28 HKT The shorts that end seat pain The shorts that end seat pain Why customers are raving about Vaikobi Edge padded shorts The Edge Shorts are built to protect your seat, legs, and hips while enhancing comfort and performance. by Vaikobi Posted 13 May 03:30 HKT ORC World Championship 2026 Inshore Series Day 2 ORC World Championship 2026 Inshore Series Day 2 Summer Storm extends in Class 0, Ran consolidates in Class A The ORC World Championship 2026, taking place between Naples and Sorrento from 7 to 14 May, continued at full pace today with the second day of inshore racing, once again delivering action and tight competition across all classes. by Tre Golfi Sailing Week Posted 13 May 03:03 HKT The Same, But Different The Same, But Different A packed schedule coming up with a diverse range of events I am so enjoying reading all the event news now the season has begun in earnest in the UK. The sun has been plentiful throughout April and May, encouraging everyone to get back out on the water. by Mark Jardine Posted 13 May 01:00 HKT Britain's Athena Pathway announces crew Britain's Athena Pathway announces crew For the Louis Vuitton 38th America's Cup Preliminary Regatta Sardinia Athena Pathway, the team representing Great Britain in the Women's and Youth America's Cup events, is proud to announce its race crew for the Louis Vuitton 38th America's Cup Preliminary Regatta Sardinia, set to take place in Cagliari, Italy. by Athena Pathway Posted 13 May 00:51 HKT GB1 announces race crew GB1 announces race crew For the Louis Vuitton 38th America's Cup Preliminary Regatta in Sardinia GB1, Britain's challenger for the America's Cup, will return to racing next week for the debut event of the 38th America's Cup (AC38), as the first Preliminary Regatta gets under way in Cagliari, Sardinia, from 21-24 May 2026. by GB1 Posted 12 May 22:49 HKT