Olympic Sailing and the Importance of Pathways Olympic Sailing and the Importance of Pathways The classes and events that should be in the Olympics is always a contentious topic The classes and events that should be in the Olympics is always a contentious topic. Every type of dinghy, keelboat or board has its fans, and they will argue the point for its inclusion with fervour. by Mark Jardine Posted 15 Oct 00:30 AEDT Final Final: The TP52 that goes back to the Future Final Final: The TP52 that goes back to the Future Final Final represents a rather different branch of the TP52 family tree. The TP52 may have evolved into one of the world's most sophisticated inshore racing machines, but Final Final represents a rather different branch of the family tree. by Richard Gladwell, Sail-World.com Posted 15 Oct 00:08 AEDT Step aboard Encore - a unique superyacht Step aboard Encore - a unique superyacht The 44-metre Dubois-design sloop has just completed a six-month-long refit and is offered for sail. Encore's launch in April 2013 marked the end of New Zealand's golden era of custom yacht building. The 44-meter Dubois-designed sloop has just completed a six-month-long refit and is offered for sail. Step aboard for a look at yachting's finest. by Richard Gladwell, Sail-World.com Posted 15 Oct 00:07 AEDT Rolex Middle Sea Race: The battle for line honours Rolex Middle Sea Race: The battle for line honours Speed, power and the weather wildcard Black Jack 100 returns to defend her title against seven former round-the-world racing yachts while, as always, the unpredictable Mediterranean weather will have the final say in determining whether the course record can be challenged. by Royal Malta Yacht Club Posted 14 Oct 20:02 AEDT Australian Sailing Team 49erFX Experience Camp Australian Sailing Team 49erFX Experience Camp Opening the Olympic pathway to next generation of 49erFX Sailors The Australian Sailing Team hosted a 49erFX Experience Camp at Lake Macquarie last week, giving aspiring Olympians and sailors curious about the Olympic pathway an opportunity to experience high-performance sailing. by Lisa Darmanin / Australian Sailing Team Posted 14 Oct 16:32 AEDT Inaugural Cape 31 Gold Cup Practice Race Inaugural Cape 31 Gold Cup Practice Race 2026 Cape 31 Mediterranean Circuit season prize winners celebrated The Gulf of Saint-Tropez got its first look at the record 28-boat Cape 31 Gold Cup fleet today, as teams lined up for the practice race ahead of four days of racing. by Tor Tomlinson Cheney Posted 14 Oct 07:25 AEDT AC Recon: Oct 12: Kiwis enjoy Miserable Monday AC Recon: Oct 12: Kiwis enjoy Miserable Monday On a miserable Monday, Emirates Team NZ turned in an interesting light-air performance. On a miserable Monday, Emirates Team NZ turned in an interesting light-air performance. The America's Cup defenders delivered a very controlled light-air foiling performance, staying foil-borne in 4.5-8kt winds. by Richard Gladwell/Sail-World.com Posted 13 Oct 20:54 AEDT Killer Coffee Co 18ft Skiff Racing's 2026-27 Team Killer Coffee Co 18ft Skiff Racing's 2026-27 Team Exciting new team set for a big season on Sydney Harbour An exciting new 18ft skiff team in the Australian 18 Footers League's 2026-27 fleet on Sydney Harbour introduces Ryan Ewings in his rookie season as a skipper with major championship-winning crew members Matt Stenta and Finn Rodowicz. by Frank Quealey Posted 13 Oct 20:05 AEDT boot 2027 brings the maritime world to Düsseldorf boot 2027 brings the maritime world to Düsseldorf Over 1,500 manufacturers, retailers and destinations across 15 exhibition halls The 58th boot Düsseldorf will welcome over 1,500 manufacturers, retailers and destinations from all over the world, showcasing the diversity of boating, surfing and diving in all their facets. by boot Düsseldorf Posted 13 Oct 18:00 AEDT AC Recon: Oct 9 - Kiwis close to capsizing AC Recon: Oct 9 - Kiwis close to capsizing ETNZ came close to a capsize during a training session on Friday. Luna Rossa sailed out of Cagliari Emirates Team New Zealand came close to a capsize during a training session on Friday - in relatively light winds after developing the wobbles during a gybe. Luna Rossa had a more routine day off Cagliari. by Richard Gladwell/Sail-World.com Posted 13 Oct 16:20 AEDT 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 13 Oct 05:00 AEDT Worrell 1000 Announces Global Facebook Live Worrell 1000 Announces Global Facebook Live Orientation to Pre-Brief 2028 Competitors & Ground Crews In a major step toward its highly anticipated 2028 Legacy Run, the Organizing Authority for the iconic Worrell 1000 offshore catamaran race has announced a comprehensive, global orientation seminar. by Beverley J Simmons Posted 13 Oct 01:11 AEDT Switch Global Championship 2026 overall Switch Global Championship 2026 overall Lake Garda saves the best for last Lake Garda saved the best for last for the 57 competitors from 16 nations at the Switch Global Championship 2026 with an incredible 18 to 20 knot northerly Pelèr thermal wind in the morning powering a morning session of four races. by Mark Jardine Posted 12 Oct 21:05 AEDT WASZP All Stars Cádiz overall WASZP All Stars Cádiz overall Two champions crowned after 13 high-intensity races Italy's Olivia Castaldi and Francesco Carrieri come out on top after 13 high-intensity races each over two days. by Pietro Caminiti Posted 12 Oct 19:04 AEDT 2026 Sardinia Kiteboard Grand Slam overall 2026 Sardinia Kiteboard Grand Slam overall Pianosi wins on home water as Nolot completes a golden season Lauriane Nolot of France and Riccardo Pianosi of Italy are the champions of Poetto Beach after the two riders put in a dominant final-day performance at the Sardinia Kiteboard Grand Slam. by Sardinia Grand Slam Posted 12 Oct 17:44 AEDT Manly Cove is set for huge day this Saturday Manly Cove is set for huge day this Saturday As the Port Jackson Championship contested by 16ft & 13ft Skiffs returns 85 skiffs, 200 sailors and $35,000 in prize money on the line as Manly 16ft Skiff Club hosts one of the sport's most historic events. by Sally Darmanin Posted 12 Oct 15:56 AEDT Spirit Yachts launches new P50 Motor Yacht Spirit Yachts launches new P50 Motor Yacht A luxury guest motor yacht experience combined with timeless elegance This month, leading modern classic yacht designer and builder Spirit Yachts announced it has launched its eye-catching new motor yacht, the P50 Sport and P50 Coupé. by Spirit Yachts Posted 12 Oct 15:45 AEDT Marine Auctions: October Online Auctions Marine Auctions: October Online Auctions Most Boats and Marina Berths Unreserved Bidding to Start Friday 23rd October and will end on Thursday 29th October 2026 at 2pm AEST. Most Boats and Marina Berths Unreserved. by Marine Auctions Posted 12 Oct 07:02 AEDT Arca SGR wins Barcolana58 presented by Generali Arca SGR wins Barcolana58 presented by Generali More than 15,000 sailors were greeted by a magnificent scene with excellent wind conditions Furio Benussi's Arca has won the Barcolana in Trieste for the fourth consecutive year, with 1,858 sailing boats on the starting line. After several days of uncertain weather forecasts, a splendid easterly wind blowing from 110 degrees welcomed the crews. by Barcolana Posted 12 Oct 04:17 AEDT 18ft Skiff SIXT Spring Championship Race 1 18ft Skiff SIXT Spring Championship Race 1 The legendary John 'Woody' Winning returned to the helm of Yandoo The Australian 18 Footers League's 2026-27 season got off to an unexpected start when the League conducted Race 1 of the seven-race SIXT Spring Championship in a light ENE breeze over a 3-buoys course on Sydney Harbour today. by Frank Quealey Posted 12 Oct 01:54 AEDT St Helena Cup at Wynnum Manly Yacht Club overall St Helena Cup at Wynnum Manly Yacht Club overall Concerto, evolution and shorty claim St Helena Cup Honours in spectacular 51st edition The 2026 RATU Rum St Helena Cup has concluded after a spectacular weekend of racing on Moreton Bay, with Concerto, Evolution and Shorty crowned overall winners of the coveted Division 1 Monohull PHS Teams St Helena Cup. by Wynnum Manly YC Media Posted 11 Oct 20:36 AEDT Flying Fifteen Europeans in Palma overall Flying Fifteen Europeans in Palma overall Andy Tunnicliffe and Ricki Riggs claim the title on the final day At the early morning briefing PRO Ines Cabrer announced a forecast similar to the previous day, a small window of opportunity for racing anytime after 1300 hrs with the likely chance of one final race. by Jonny Fullerton of Regatta Services Posted 11 Oct 15:49 AEDT WASZP All Stars Cádiz Day 1 WASZP All Stars Cádiz Day 1 Fifteen races and ideal foiling conditions The Bay of Cádiz once again demonstrates its potential as a venue for major sailing events, with a day marked by alternating easterly and westerly winds and an organisation that made it possible to complete all the scheduled races. by Pietro Caminiti Posted 11 Oct 10:56 AEDT World Sailing Inclusion Championships 2026 overall World Sailing Inclusion Championships 2026 overall Golden double and dramatic final race showdown Poland's Piotr Cichocki claimed an impressive double gold, while Sweden's Fia Fjelddahl and Patric Rosenberg survived a thrilling final-race showdown, as the 2026 World Sailing Inclusion Championships came to a close in Portimão, Portugal on Saturday. by World Sailing Posted 11 Oct 07:43 AEDT Switch Global Championship 2026 Day 3 Switch Global Championship 2026 Day 3 Ora on song with foils whistling to its tune Lake Garda is a bucket-list venue for sailors and a mecca of the foiling world for a very good reason. When the Ora is on song it's nearly unbeatable and the Switch foils whistle to its tune. by Mark Jardine Posted 11 Oct 07:22 AEDT 2026 Sardinia Kiteboard Grand Slam day 4 2026 Sardinia Kiteboard Grand Slam day 4 Nolot and Pianosi set the pace into Sunday's Sardinian showdown Lauriane Nolot and Riccardo Pianosi are looking very hard to beat. After another strong day on the water in Quartu Sant'Elena for the leading women and men, both riders have earned the right to go straight through to Sunday afternoon's four-rider final. by Sardinia Grand Slam Posted 11 Oct 07:01 AEDT 52 SUPER SERIES Valencia Sailing Week overall 52 SUPER SERIES Valencia Sailing Week overall Platoon Aviation lift 2026 52 SUPER SERIES season title in Valencia Harm Müller Spreer and the crew of his German flagged Platoon Aviation lifted the 2026 52 SUPER SERIES championship by what ultimately proved to be a conclusive margin today on the America's Cup waters off Valencia, Spain. by 52 Super Series Posted 11 Oct 05:27 AEDT 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 03:25 AEDT 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 03:00 AEDT 2026 Sardinia Kiteboard Grand Slam day 3 2026 Sardinia Kiteboard Grand Slam day 3 Koska Closes Gap in Spicy Mistral Offshore Mistral returned to Quartu Sant'Elena for Day 3 of the Sardinia Kiteboard Grand Slam, delivering a whole new set of tactical challenges. by Sardinia Grand Slam Posted 10 Oct 20:52 AEDT St Helena Cup at Wynnum Manly Yacht Club Day 1 St Helena Cup at Wynnum Manly Yacht Club Day 1 88 yachts launch into action on the opening day The 51st annual RATU Rum St Helena Cup kicked off on Moreton Bay today, with 88 boats and more than 500 participants taking to the water in one of Queensland's most recognised sailing events. by Wynnum Manly YC Media Posted 10 Oct 18:23 AEDT 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 17:12 AEDT All-female crew leads Couta Boat title All-female crew leads Couta Boat title Sorrento sailors showcase the success of SSCBC's commitment to female participation The waters of Pittwater and Sydney Harbour, including Royal Prince Edward Yacht Club, Sydney Amateur Sailing Club and Avalon Sailing Club, are playing host to the 2026 Couta Boat National Championships, and one crew is capturing particular attention. by Hollie Hick Posted 10 Oct 14:06 AEDT 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 08:50 AEDT 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 08:46 AEDT Flying Fifteen Europeans in Palma day 3 Flying Fifteen Europeans in Palma day 3 Breeze steadily freshened to nearer 14 knots which made for some tactical racing We were all warned at the morning briefing at Club de Mar that there would be a small window of opportunity when there could be 1 or 2 races between 1300 hrs and 1600 hrs. The forecast was for two pressure systems to be fighting. by Jonny Fullerton of Regatta Services Posted 10 Oct 07:14 AEDT 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 06:26 AEDT 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 06:24 AEDT 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 10 Oct 00:54 AEDT 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 10 Oct 00:30 AEDT 2026 Sardinia Kiteboard Grand Slam day 2 2026 Sardinia Kiteboard Grand Slam day 2 Big shifts, tactical moves and rainbow chasing Offshore Mistral delivered a full on mind game (and some stunning rainbow views) on Day 2 of the Sardinia Kiteboard Grand Slam, presenting a completely different challenge on the waters of Quartu Sant'Elena. by Sardinia Grand Slam Posted 9 Oct 21:56 AEDT Flying Fifteen Europeans in Palma days 1 & 2 Flying Fifteen Europeans in Palma days 1 & 2 A yellow weather warning ruined the first day The first day of the Flying 15 European Championship was challenging for everybody. A yellow weather warning with a forecast for the day of two large thunderstorms to hit Palma from mid morning to early afternoon. by Jonny Fullerton of Regatta Services Posted 9 Oct 19:31 AEDT 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 17:23 AEDT 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 13:00 AEDT 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 06:57 AEDT 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 06:46 AEDT 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 05:50 AEDT 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 05:26 AEDT