30 Yrs of Olympic ILCA Sailing: Michael Blackburn 30 Yrs of Olympic ILCA Sailing: Michael Blackburn "Atlanta 1996 ignited my passion for the ILCA class" 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 14 Jun 03:06 AEST GKA Big Air Kite World Cup Greece 2026 Preview GKA Big Air Kite World Cup Greece 2026 Preview The stage is now set for a spectacular finale in the Aegean The GKA Kite World Tour heads to Mykonos for the first time, marking a milestone stop as the second Big Air World Cup of the 2026 season-and the event that will crown the men's and women's GKA Kite World Tour Big Air World Champions. by GKA Kite World Tour Posted 14 Jun 02:51 AEST Francesca Clapcich in the Vendée Arctique day 6 Francesca Clapcich in the Vendée Arctique day 6 She holds fifth position out of the eight skippers still racing After six days at sea in the Vendée Arctique-Les Sables d'Olonne, Francesca is sailing fast downwind onboard 11th Hour Racing in a north-northwesterly airstream, at a position about 200 nm due west of Cape Wrath on the northwest tip of mainland Scotland. by Team Francesca Clapcich / 11th Hour Racing Posted 13 Jun 20:44 AEST International Moth Europeans in Spain day 4 International Moth Europeans in Spain day 4 Enzo Balenguer maintains the overall lead Day 5 of the 2026 International Moth European Championship delivered a full and demanding race day at Club Nàutic l'Escala, with four races completed on the Mar d'Empúries. by Club Nàutic l'Escala Posted 13 Jun 20:08 AEST Maxi battle to resume at Loro Piana Giraglia Maxi battle to resume at Loro Piana Giraglia Mediterranean Maxi Inshore Challenge continues this weekend at Saint-Tropez The International Maxi Association's Mediterranean Maxi Inshore Challenge continues this weekend at Loro Piana Giraglia with inshore and coastal racing out of Saint-Tropez. by International Maxi Association Posted 13 Jun 07:14 AEST ACO Musto Skiff Worlds at Carnac overall ACO Musto Skiff Worlds at Carnac overall Rob Richardson maintained his lead and rounded out the event in style The class has had a fantastic week of sailing in Carnac for this year's ACO Musto Skiff World Championship. It's been an exciting championship with very close racing in the top 10, and equally close racing across the fleet. by Natalie Hilton Posted 13 Jun 06:10 AEST OK Dinghy Worlds 2026 at Skovshoved overall OK Dinghy Worlds 2026 at Skovshoved overall Johan Schubert wins first OK World title for Denmark in 46 years The OK Dinghy World Championship concluded Friday with two spectacular races at Skovshoved, Denmark. The challenging wind conditions of the week were forgotten with two perfect races in 12-18 knots and some great downwind sailing. by Robert Deaves Posted 13 Jun 05:50 AEST The patented system that defined dinghy hiking The patented system that defined dinghy hiking ZhikGrip II is trusted across Olympic and World Championship fleets Zhik continues to drive proven dinghy hiking performance through ZhikGrip II, the patented boot-to-strap connection technology engineered to help sailors stay locked in and transfer more power under hiking load. by Zhik Posted 13 Jun 02:00 AEST Rolex TP52 Worlds title is wide open Rolex TP52 Worlds title is wide open The level is so universally high; the team which avoids the 'big numbers' will win From a record sized fleet, 15 boats from 11 nations, more than half will start next week's Rolex TP52 World Championship in Porto Cervo, Sardinia with a realistic hope of winning the 2026 world title. by 52 Super Series Posted 13 Jun 01:07 AEST Francesca Clapcich in the Vendée Arctique day 5 Francesca Clapcich in the Vendée Arctique day 5 Now about 70 miles due east of the Icelandic coast After nearly five days at sea in the Vendée Arctique, Francesca is in good spirits and enjoying a fast ride downwind heading south onboard 11th Hour Racing, after crossing the race's virtual waypoint - the Arctic Circle at 66 degrees north. by Team Francesca Clapcich / 11th Hour Racing Posted 12 Jun 21:12 AEST International Moth Europeans in Spain day 3 International Moth Europeans in Spain day 3 Light winds halt racing again The fourth day of the 2026 International Moth European Championship, hosted at Club Nàutic l'Escala, was once again shaped by wind conditions, as the fleet faced another challenging day on the Mar d'Empúries. by Club Nàutic l'Escala Posted 12 Jun 18:46 AEST Mondiale VGL to deliver 18ft Skiff fleet to Europe Mondiale VGL to deliver 18ft Skiff fleet to Europe The partnership will see Mondiale VGL manage the complex international movement of boats The Australian 18 Footers League has announced that Mondiale VGL has been appointed Official Logistics Partner, providing the end-to-end transport solution that will enable Australia's leading 18ft skiff teams to compete at the 2026 Mark Foy. by Frank Quealey Posted 12 Jun 17:30 AEST Tasar Worlds in Japan day 5 Tasar Worlds in Japan day 5 Light Winds and Strong Tides Shake Up the Leaderboard The championship reached its fifth day of racing, with three races completed in northerly winds of 6-7 knots. In stark contrast to the previous day's strong breeze, competitors faced a challenging combination of light winds and strong tidal currents. by Tasar Worlds Committee Posted 12 Jun 15:07 AEST Two European Teams United on the Road to Rio! Two European Teams United on the Road to Rio! A windless conclusion to the SSL Gold Cup European Qualifiers The wind confounded us for a second day in a row at the SSL Gold Cup European Qualifiers on Lake Neuchâtel, Switzerland, but thanks to results in the three races held beforehand, two more teams have booked their ticket for Rio. by SSL Gold Cup Posted 12 Jun 05:53 AEST ACO Musto Skiff Worlds at Carnac day 4 ACO Musto Skiff Worlds at Carnac day 4 Another crème de la crème type of day with three superb races Another crème de la crème type of day in Carnac has given us three superb races under the Breton sun and with up to 20 knots blowing over the Quiberon Peninsula. by Jamie Hilton Posted 12 Jun 05:06 AEST Francesca Clapcich in the Vendée Arctique day 4 Francesca Clapcich in the Vendée Arctique day 4 Enjoying more moderate conditions as she sails to the most northerly point of the race The first words today are from Frankie herself about Charlie Dalin, winner of the Vendée Globe 2024-5 and former teammate at 11th Hour Racing Team, who died this morning, aged 42. by Team Francesca Clapcich / 11th Hour Racing Posted 12 Jun 04:40 AEST GB1 begins construction of base in Naples GB1 begins construction of base in Naples Work in Bagnoli expected to last until this autumn The British America's Cup team, GB1, has collected the keys for its base for the 38th America's Cup which will take place in Naples in 2027. Construction will now begin at the site in Bagnoli, with work expected to last until this autumn. by GB1 Posted 12 Jun 01:02 AEST America's Cup Recon: First Challenger sails AC75 America's Cup Recon: First Challenger sails AC75 Italian challenger became the first of six challengers to sail an AC75 in the Naples Cup Italian America's Cup team Luna Rossa began their seventh challenge for the America's Cup with an eventful first sail in their repurposed AC75, on Wednesday evening from the team's base in Cagliari, Sardinia. by Compiled by Richard Gladwell, Sail-World Posted 11 Jun 23:54 AEST OK Dinghy Worlds 2026 at Skovshoved day 4 OK Dinghy Worlds 2026 at Skovshoved day 4 Weather wins in Skovshoved - no racing on penultimate day No racing was possible on the penultimate day of the 2026 OK Dinghy World Championship at Skovshoved, Denmark, with bad weather - actually almost every kind of weather except snow - on Thursday. by Robert Deaves Posted 11 Jun 23:02 AEST World Sailing pays tribute to Charlie Dalin World Sailing pays tribute to Charlie Dalin Sailors everywhere are mourning the passing of the truly inspirational sailor World Sailing, and sailors everywhere, are mourning the passing of the truly inspirational Charlie Dalin, 2025 Rolex World Sailor of the Year, Vendée Globe record breaker and two-time IMOCA Globe Series winner. by World Sailing Posted 11 Jun 21:50 AEST Charlie Dalin passes away Charlie Dalin passes away The Vendée Globe champion leaves an indelible mark on the history of the race It is with deep sadness that the Vendée Globe organisation has learned of the passing of Charlie Dalin, winner of the tenth edition of the Vendée Globe. by Vendée Globe media Posted 11 Jun 20:59 AEST International Moth Europeans in Spain day 2 International Moth Europeans in Spain day 2 Enzo Balenguer leads after only one day of racing possible The 2026 International Moth European Championship delivered its first full day of racing at Club Nàutic l'Escala, as improved conditions on the Mar d'Empúries allowed the fleet to complete four races. by Club Nàutic l'Escala Posted 11 Jun 20:37 AEST The Loro Piana Giraglia 2026 begins The Loro Piana Giraglia 2026 begins Racing starts with Inshore Regatta at Saint-Tropez. 73rd Loro Piana Giraglia opens in Saint-Tropez, bringing together one of the most celebrated gatherings of yacht owners, sailors, crews and supporters for a regatta that combines world-class racing with the unmistakable atmosphere of the Côte d'Azur. by Yacht Club Italiano Posted 11 Jun 19:25 AEST 2027 RS Feva and Tera Worlds announced 2027 RS Feva and Tera Worlds announced Hosted on the north side of Lake Garda next July Prepare for an adrenaline-pumping announcement: The International RS Feva Class Association and the International RS Tera Class Association World Championships are set to take the stage back-to-back in 2027! by Chrissie Le Petit Posted 11 Jun 18:00 AEST From Norway's Fjords to the Top of the World From Norway's Fjords to the Top of the World New 49erFX World Champions Pia Dahl Andersen and Nora Edland's story Pia Dahl Andersen and Nora Edland are the new 49erFX World Champions, and their story is one of patience, resilience, and a comeback that couldn't have been scripted better. by 49er and Nacra 17 Sailing Posted 11 Jun 13:36 AEST ILCA 7 Masters Worlds in Athens, Greece Day 1 ILCA 7 Masters Worlds in Athens, Greece Day 1 Two races in tricky Northerly conditions The 2026 ILCA 7 Masters World Championship got under way in Athens on Tuesday with two races completed in light and highly variable northerly winds, providing a challenging opening day for the 86 sailors representing 20 nations. by Agustín Argüelles Posted 11 Jun 12:49 AEST America's Cup Recon: Drones come into play America's Cup Recon: Drones come into play Emirates Team NZ made extensive use of drones on Day 15 of their AC75 testing. Day 15: Emirates Team New Zealand enjoyed a fine but crisp winter's day, having a five-hour sail, with no apparent breakdowns. Luna Rossa became the second team to sail an AC75, launching off their base at Cagliari. by Richard Gladwell, Sail-World Posted 11 Jun 11:43 AEST OK Dinghy Worlds 2026 at Skovshoved day 3 OK Dinghy Worlds 2026 at Skovshoved day 3 Niklas Edler takes the lead as the opening series concludes Sweden's Niklas Edler has taken the lead at the 2026 OK Dinghy World Championship at Skovshoved, Denmark, after the opening series concluded on Wednesday with two great races in some challenging conditions with wind from 10-26 knots. by Robert Deaves Posted 11 Jun 07:46 AEST Yoann Richomme on the Vendée Arctique Yoann Richomme on the Vendée Arctique Crossing the Arctic Circle is going to be tricky, close to the centre of the depression Among those following the third edition of the Vendée Arctique - with the leading boats now well on their way to the turning point at the Arctic Circle - is the Paprec skipper Yoann Richomme. by Ed Gorman / IMOCA Globe Series Posted 11 Jun 06:49 AEST SSL Gold Cup European Qualifiers Day 3 SSL Gold Cup European Qualifiers Day 3 A day of all sorts, then AP over A It's sometimes difficult to know which is more tiring: a long day on the water racing or a long day on the water waiting. by SSL Gold Cup Posted 11 Jun 03:40 AEST ACO Musto Skiff Worlds at Carnac day 3 ACO Musto Skiff Worlds at Carnac day 3 Impressive to see how much faster Robert Richardson was than the others today It was a great day for sailing with sunshine and decent wind forecast for the third race day at the ACO Musto Skiff World Championship at Carnac. by Alexander Greil Posted 11 Jun 03:10 AEST Tasar Worlds in Japan day 4 Tasar Worlds in Japan day 4 Racing finally resumes but sailors battle torrential rain The Tasar World Championship 2026, being held from Okuma Private Beach & Resort in Kunigami Village, Okinawa, resumed racing on Day 4 after a three-day interruption. by Tasar Worlds Committee Posted 11 Jun 00:17 AEST Cup Spy: Kiwis score perfect Winter Day Cup Spy: Kiwis score perfect Winter Day Emirates Team NZ continued on their second day of testing, in their winter program Emirates Team New Zealand continued on their second day of testing, in their winter program, scoring a perfect day, after several days of inclement weather. by Richard Gladwell, Sail-World.com Posted 10 Jun 22:33 AEST How smarter race management is changing sailing How smarter race management is changing sailing Across the sailing world, participation patterns are changing For decades, yacht clubs have relied on a familiar formula to run races: mark boats, volunteer race committees, lengthy setup times, and a significant amount of manpower. The system has worked, but it has also become increasingly difficult to sustain. by MarkSetBot Posted 10 Jun 21:00 AEST ILCA 7 Masters Worlds in Athens is starting ILCA 7 Masters Worlds in Athens is starting Registration and equipment inspection now completed The 2026 ILCA 7 Masters World Championship is set to get under way in Athens, Greece, bringing together 86 sailors from 20 countries for a week of competitive racing in one of the world's most iconic sailing venues. by Agustín Argüelles Posted 10 Jun 20:40 AEST WASZP International Class Association formed WASZP International Class Association formed The beginning of an exciting new chapter for the class Early June marked a significant milestone in the history of the WASZP Class with the official formation of the WASZP International Class Association (WICA). by WASZP class Posted 10 Jun 20:35 AEST Francesca Clapcich in the Vendée Arctique day 3 Francesca Clapcich in the Vendée Arctique day 3 This morning 11th Hour Racing was clocking the highest average speeds. After three days at sea, Francesca has her IMOCA, 11th Hour Racing, in a strong position in the fleet ranking, holding fourth place about 123 nautical miles behind the leader, Sam Goodchild on MACIF Santé Prévoyance. by Team Francesca Clapcich / 11th Hour Racing Posted 10 Jun 20:31 AEST Fiji Surf Pro Day 2 delivers big waves Fiji Surf Pro Day 2 delivers big waves Truly epic, genuinely historic conditions, and the riders rose to meet the occasion The swell jumped twenty percent overnight, bomb sets detonated on the reef throughout the day — shaking the tower — and a consistent twenty knots of cross-offshore wind hit the lineup at the perfect angle. by International Windsurfing Tour Posted 10 Jun 20:25 AEST At the mercy of the elements? At the mercy of the elements? Forecast fear, broadcast windows, and even mountains Possibly more than any other sport, sailing demands the right conditions to take place, specifically with the wind. Both too much and too little cause their own issues, but there are more factors at play... by Mark Jardine Posted 10 Jun 17:00 AEST America's Cup Recon: Luna Rossa steps rig America's Cup Recon: Luna Rossa steps rig Luna Rossa steps the mast in their AC75 at their base in Cagliari - what are the changes?. Italian America's Cup Challenger, Luna Rossa, is the second team to progress down the Road to Naples, stepping the mast in their AC75 at their base in Cagliari. The team also appeared to be stress testing the AC75. by Richard Gladwell, Sail-World.com Posted 10 Jun 08:19 AEST OK Dinghy Worlds 2026 at Skovshoved day 2 OK Dinghy Worlds 2026 at Skovshoved day 2 Wannes van Laer leads after one more race sailed Only one race was sailed on the second day of the 2026 OK Dinghy World Championship at Skovshoved, Denmark, on Tuesday. Incoming thunderstorms meant an early end to the day after a breezy third race. by Robert Deaves Posted 10 Jun 08:03 AEST SSL Gold Cup European Qualifiers Day 2 SSL Gold Cup European Qualifiers Day 2 Lithuanian Ambers two seconds from perfection With only one race possible on Monday at the SSL Gold Cup Brasil 2026 European Qualifiers, Tuesday was going to be intense for the teams, with a full schedule of racing to try and bring the schedule back on track. by SSL Gold Cup Posted 10 Jun 06:26 AEST ACO Musto Skiff Worlds at Carnac day 2 ACO Musto Skiff Worlds at Carnac day 2 Three races in fantastic conditions for skiff sailing The fleet launched just after midday for the planned three races in fantastic conditions for skiff sailing. Despite getting near to 20 knots by the third race, the breeze was like a little tickle compared to yesterday's punch in the face. by Dave Annan Posted 10 Jun 04:55 AEST Francesca Clapcich in the Vendée Arctique day 2 Francesca Clapcich in the Vendée Arctique day 2 A vivid picture of life onboard a foiling IMOCA in big winds After nearly 48 hours at sea in the third edition of the Vendée Arctique, Francesca is flying along, very close to the Irish coast onboard 11th Hour Racing, and holding fifth position out of the eight boats still racing. by Team Francesca Clapcich / 11th Hour Racing Posted 9 Jun 22:27 AEST Tasar Worlds in Japan days 2 & 3 Tasar Worlds in Japan days 2 & 3 Severe weather conditions cause loss of two days' racing Unfortunately, today's races have been cancelled due to severe weather conditions. As this follows yesterday's cancellation caused by a tsunami advisory, we have now lost two consecutive days of racing. by Tasar Worlds Committee Posted 9 Jun 21:22 AEST Fiji Surf Pro Day 1 Fiji Surf Pro Day 1 Cloudbreak delivers The World Windsurf Tour's Fiji Surf Pro is under way at one of the most revered and feared waves on the planet, with Cloudbreak delivering dreamlike pacific power and perfection waves for the DREAM TOUR. by International Windsurfing Tour Posted 9 Jun 20:32 AEST East Coast Championships 2026 at Woollahra East Coast Championships 2026 at Woollahra Major Youth Sailing Event on Sydney Harbour draws 156 boats The 2026 East Coast Championships concluded in spectacular fashion over the King's Birthday Long Weekend, with 156 boats, more than 30 support RIBs and hundreds of sailors, coaches, officials and families converging on Sydney Harbour. by Thomas Jacobsen Posted 9 Jun 17:40 AEST Oliver Heer will take on The Ocean Race 2027 Oliver Heer will take on The Ocean Race 2027 The first Swiss skipper to lead a campaign in the race for decades Swiss offshore sailor Oliver Heer has announced that his team, Embrace The Challenge, will compete in The Ocean Race 2027. by The Ocean Race Posted 9 Jun 17:19 AEST