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 11 Oct 00:25 HKT Youth dinghy kit built to an elite standard Youth dinghy kit built to an elite standard Built on the same technology and performance that's trusted by elite athletes Our youth dinghy range is built on the same technology and performance that's trusted by elite athletes, tailored for young sailors. It's an adaptable range for differing conditions and includes wetsuits for cold, moderate and hot weather. by Zhik Posted 11 Oct 00:00 HKT World title showdown heads to Tiree Wave Classic World title showdown heads to Tiree Wave Classic Paré vs Köster: the epic world title battle continues as Scotland prepares for big winds The world's best wave sailors are descending on the legendary Scottish island of Tiree for the 2026 Tiree Wave Classic, with an epic forecast, a packed international field and two fiercely contested World Championship title races setting the stage. by World Windsurf Tour Posted 10 Oct 14:12 HKT Switch Global Championship 2026 Day 2 Switch Global Championship 2026 Day 2 Pelèr 3 - Ora 0 In a day of two halves for the 57 sailors from 16 nations racing on the second day of the Switch Global Championship on Lake Garda. by Mark Jardine Posted 10 Oct 05:50 HKT 2026 5.5 Metre Worlds at Lavrion, Greece Overall 2026 5.5 Metre Worlds at Lavrion, Greece Overall Aspire wins after a challenging week Aspire (POL 17, Przemek Gacek, Mateusz Kusznierewicz, Kilian Weise) has won the 5.5 Metre World Championship in Lavrion, Greece, after a week of challenging conditions. by Robert Deaves Posted 10 Oct 05:46 HKT World Sailing Inclusion Championships 2026 Day 5 World Sailing Inclusion Championships 2026 Day 5 The joy of the fight: Cichocki chases golden double in Portimão For Piotr Cichocki, the thrill of competition has never faded. After decades on the water, a life-changing medical condition and a career spanning offshore sailing and the Paralympic Games, the experienced sailor is still driven by the same feeling. by World Sailing Posted 10 Oct 03:26 HKT 52 SUPER SERIES Valencia Sailing Week day 4 52 SUPER SERIES Valencia Sailing Week day 4 With one day to go Platoon Aviation have set themselves on a course for the 2026 title At the end of a long, three race day which was contested in mainly light winds Harm Müller-Spreer's German flagged Platoon Aviation have built themselves a 20 points lead overall in the chase for the 2026 52 SUPER SERIES championship title. by 52 Super Series Posted 10 Oct 03:24 HKT RORC Caribbean 600 Notice of Race RORC Caribbean 600 Notice of Race Antigua in February is not a difficult sell Organised by the Royal Ocean Racing Club in association with the Antigua Yacht Club, the 18th edition of the RORC Caribbean 600 will start in Antigua on Monday 22 February 2027. by Louay Habib / RORC Posted 10 Oct 03:07 HKT 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 10 Oct 02:00 HKT SB20 Worlds fleet grows SB20 Worlds fleet grows Impressive 25% growth in participation Despite a di6icult market for participation rates of sport boat regattas, the SB20 Class is leading by example with an impressive 25% growth rate in participation at the 2026 World Championship in Hyères France versus the past 7-year average. by Patsy Sarly Posted 9 Oct 21:54 HKT An icon built for Ferrari Hypersail An icon built for Ferrari Hypersail A new take on the North Sails classic Sailor Jacket Reimagined for the North Sails For Ferrari Hypersail Replica Collection, this new take on our classic Sailor Jacket is the ultimate expression of our passion for the project. by North Sails Apparel Posted 9 Oct 21:30 HKT Annalise Murphy's return to sailing Annalise Murphy's return to sailing We talk to the Irish Olympic medallist at the Switch Global Championship 2026 57 sailors from 16 nations have gathered at Torbole, Lake Garda, Italy for the Switch one design foiling dinghy Global Championship. by Mark Jardine Posted 9 Oct 14:23 HKT AC Recon: Oct 7 - Italians underwater mystery AC Recon: Oct 7 - Italians underwater mystery A diver was deployed and inspected the area around the lower rudder bearing A diver was deployed and inspected the area around the lower bearing while technicians opened the rudder stock fairing for another inspection. by Richard Gladwell, Sail-World Posted 9 Oct 10:00 HKT Antigua Racing Cup 2027 - Put it on your programme Antigua Racing Cup 2027 - Put it on your programme Caribbean racing with an ocean edge Trade winds, ocean swell, technical courses and proper competition. The second edition of the performance-focused regatta aims to become a regular stop for serious Caribbean campaigns. by Antigua Racing Cup Posted 9 Oct 05:01 HKT 2026 5.5 Metre Worlds at Lavrion, Greece Day 4 2026 5.5 Metre Worlds at Lavrion, Greece Day 4 Artemis takes the lead going into the final day Artemis (NOR 57, Kristoffer Spone, Trond Solli Sæther, Anders Pedersen) dominated the fourth day at 5.5 Metre World Championship in Lavrion, Greece to lead into the final day. by Robert Deaves Posted 9 Oct 03:57 HKT World Sailing Inclusion Championships 2026 Day 4 World Sailing Inclusion Championships 2026 Day 4 'Mashing up' the glass ceiling Trinidad and Tobago's Shannon Madar and Jaidon Vincent are among the new faces at the World Sailing Inclusion Championships, making their debuts in the Vision Impairment fleet as racing reaches day four in Portimão. by World Sailing Posted 9 Oct 03:46 HKT 52 SUPER SERIES Valencia Sailing Week day 3 52 SUPER SERIES Valencia Sailing Week day 3 No racing today so title is still wide open between Sled and Platoon With no racing possible today at the 52 SUPER SERIES Valencia Sailing Week due to winds which proved too light or too unsettled, German flagged Platoon Aviation now carry a 12 points lead into the penultimate day of the 2026 season. by 52 Super Series Posted 9 Oct 02:50 HKT Szczecin Match Race 2026 under starters orders Szczecin Match Race 2026 under starters orders 16 teams from 9 countries will line up on Lake Dabie, Poland This coming weekend, the Szczecin Match Race 2026 will take place on Lake Dabie in Szczecin - Stage 15 of the 2026 World Match Racing Tour championship, the world's longest running professional sailing series. by WMRT Posted 9 Oct 02:26 HKT AC Recon: Jib issues add intrigue - Day 23 AC Recon: Jib issues add intrigue - Day 23 Today the emphasis seemed to be on crew-work with a view to sharpening up pre-starts. Today the emphasis seemed to be on crew work, with maybe some new tacking techniques being trialled, as discussed in the Recon Team report below. The team lost 40 minutes due to jib sheet adjustment issues. by Richard Gladwell/Sail-World.com Posted 8 Oct 20:00 HKT The Jib, the original deck jacket The Jib, the original deck jacket Built by Henri-Lloyd for life on the water Built by Henri-Lloyd for life on the water, the Jib gave sailing one of its most recognisable silhouettes, a familiar sight in marinas and yacht clubs for decades. by Henri-Lloyd Posted 8 Oct 19:00 HKT 13ft Skiffs at Manly: Who will fill the void? 13ft Skiffs at Manly: Who will fill the void? A near record fleet is eager to win trophies after Bates and Sadlik depart The departure of decorated 13ft champions Heidi Bates and Orlando Sadlik to the 16s class has a near record fleet ready eager to fill the void and start some trophy hunting of their own. by Adam Lucius Posted 8 Oct 12:39 HKT 2026 5.5 Metre Worlds at Lavrion, Greece Day 3 2026 5.5 Metre Worlds at Lavrion, Greece Day 3 Aspire leads as racing finally gets underway Aspire leads as 5.5 Metre World Championship finally gets under way with three great races in 15-20 knots at Lavrion, Greece. Artemis took the opening race before Aspire won the next two. by Robert Deaves Posted 8 Oct 12:11 HKT World Sailing Inclusion Championships 2026 Day 3 World Sailing Inclusion Championships 2026 Day 3 From world records to race wins: Coxon shines in Portimão James Coxon's return to international sailing gathered momentum on day three, as the British sailor continues a remarkable journey from elite dinghy racing to record-breaking recumbent cycling and back to the water. by World Sailing Posted 8 Oct 11:07 HKT Who is sailing the boat? Who is sailing the boat? Technology, AI, and the line offshore racing cannot afford to discover too late Well, the alternate headline is nowhere near as catchy. For it simply goes, ‘Technology, AI, and the line offshore racing cannot afford to discover too late.' So, accurate, yes. In-your-face? Definitely! by John Curnow, Sail-World.com AUS Editor Posted 8 Oct 05:00 HKT 52 SUPER SERIES Valencia Sailing Week day 2 52 SUPER SERIES Valencia Sailing Week day 2 Vayu's consistency pays with Valencia lead, Platoon make small gains in championship chase Vayu's consistency pays with Valencia lead, Platoon make small gains in championship chase. by 52 Super Series Posted 8 Oct 03:25 HKT Views of community on tech in offshore sailing Views of community on tech in offshore sailing World Sailing Oceanic & Offshore Committee undertakes a global survey The World Sailing Oceanic and Offshore Committee (OOC) is to undertake a global survey of the offshore racing community to seek views on the impact on the sport of developing technology. by World Sailing Posted 8 Oct 01:48 HKT AC Recon: Oct 6 - Italians resume AC75 testing AC Recon: Oct 6 - Italians resume AC75 testing After a month off the water, the Luna Rossa team rolled out the boat at 9:15hrs After a month off the water, the Luna Rossa team rolled out the boat at 9:15hrs preceded by the mast at 9:05hrs. by Richard Gladwell, Sail-World Posted 7 Oct 22:46 HKT First Bulent Atabay Cup - Türkiye First Bulent Atabay Cup - Türkiye Celebrating 28 years of Orient Express The Turkish Offshore Racing Club (TAYK) sailed the ninth leg of its TAYK Trophy series as the Bülent Atabay Cup for the first time on 3 October, honouring the sailor who created six Orient Express race boats over 28 years. by Rana Akkurt / Rüzgar Üstü Posted 7 Oct 16:20 HKT 18 Footer Racing Starts on Sunday 18 Footer Racing Starts on Sunday Young team prepares to defend two titles When the Australian 18 Footers League's season gets under way on Sydney Harbour next Sunday, the young Sixt 18ft skiff team of Jacob Marks, Alex Marinelli and Matt Doyle will be out to defend the Spring Championship title. by Frank Quealey Posted 7 Oct 15:18 HKT America's Cup: ETNZ restarts in Auckland America's Cup: ETNZ restarts in Auckland Emirates Team New Zealand took to the Hauraki Gulf on Tuesday and again on Wednesday. Emirates Team New Zealand took to the Hauraki Gulf on Tuesday, recommencing their test and development program on Day 22 of their quota of 45 sailing days for 2026. by Richard Gladwell/Sail-World.com Posted 7 Oct 15:14 HKT McIntyre Golden Globe Race Update McIntyre Golden Globe Race Update Atlantic starts playing for keeps as leaders break clear Over the past eight days, the McIntyre Golden Globe fleet has moved from the uncertainty surrounding Tropical Storm Gonzalo into an altogether different Atlantic battle. by Golden Global Race Posted 7 Oct 14:29 HKT A new Atlantic home for The Ocean Race A new Atlantic home for The Ocean Race Landmark Porto partnership runs through 2040 The Ocean Race headquarters, major ocean racing events and a new programme for ocean health, science and education will be based in Porto beginning in 2028. by The Ocean Race Posted 7 Oct 13:47 HKT Restock Alert: Impact Hats are back! Restock Alert: Impact Hats are back! All three bump hat styles are back in stock. Purpose-built protection, sun defense and a locked-in fit for high-speed sessions on the water. by Vaikobi Posted 7 Oct 04:37 HKT World Sailing Inclusion Championships 2026 Day 2 World Sailing Inclusion Championships 2026 Day 2 New nations, new milestones and a need for speed in Portimão Day two of the World Sailing Inclusion Championships brought more personal milestones, growing confidence and increasingly competitive racing, as athletes from established and first-time nations continued to make their mark in Portugal. by World Sailing Posted 7 Oct 04:30 HKT 2026 5.5 Metre Worlds at Lavrion, Greece Day 2 2026 5.5 Metre Worlds at Lavrion, Greece Day 2 Start postponed again because of high wind It was supposed to be the day racing finally started at the 5.5 Metre World Championship in Lavrion, Greece. Morning conditions looked favourable and with a 09.55 warning signal, expectations were high for at least one race. by Robert Deaves Posted 7 Oct 04:26 HKT 52 SUPER SERIES Valencia Sailing Week day 1 52 SUPER SERIES Valencia Sailing Week day 1 From a record sized fleet Paprec make best start to lead Jean-Luc Petithuguenin's French team on Paprec lead the 52 SUPER SERIES Valencia Sailing Week after two good races in light to moderate breezes and perfect flat water competing on the America's Cup waters off Malvarrosa Beach. by 52 Super Series Posted 7 Oct 04:18 HKT Route du Rhum on Virtual Regatta Route du Rhum on Virtual Regatta The Official Game has been open since October 1 The Official Game has been open since October 1st. The virtual start is on November 1st at 1:02 p.m., at the exact same minute as the skippers. by La Route du Rhum-Destination Guadeloupe Posted 7 Oct 03:15 HKT UVActive sun protection from Zhik UVActive sun protection from Zhik The first layer that goes on, and the one that stays on all day The first layer that goes on, and the one that stays on all day. UVActive is UPF 50+ protection, independently tested to Australian standards, in a lightweight 130gsm recycled polyester knit that breathes and dries quickly. by Zhik Posted 7 Oct 00:00 HKT Women's Match Racing Worlds, M32 Worlds Women's Match Racing Worlds, M32 Worlds Women's Match Racing World Championship, M32 Worlds, Resolute Cup While summer's finale is never a great feeling, the season's swan song featured a special time for women's sailing in North America. by David Schmidt Posted 7 Oct 00:00 HKT SSL expands African Sailing Programme SSL expands African Sailing Programme The programme was created to address a simple challenge: talent exists everywhere The Star Sailors League (SSL) is expanding its Emerging Nations Programme, bringing together sailors from across Africa to build national teams, develop local sailing communities and create a pathway towards international competition. by SSL Media Posted 6 Oct 22:41 HKT