2026 44Cup Puntaldia Day 1 2026 44Cup Puntaldia Day 1 Aleph Racing edges ahead on challenging opening day 2026 44Cup set sail today off Puntaldia. The famous towering wedge-shaped island of Tavolara formed a dramatic backdrop for the RC44 racing but situated directly to weather of the race course its 500+m height made for tough wind conditions. by 44Cup Posted 24 Apr 05:39 AEST 2026 Fireball Worlds – Grab an early bird discount 2026 Fireball Worlds – Grab an early bird discount One week until the early bird discount expires The entries are rolling in for the Fireball Worlds hosted by Royal Torbay Yacht Club at the end of July. There are currently over 50 boats entered with the eventual entry expected to be between 90 and 100 boats. by UK Fireball Association Posted 24 Apr 05:35 AEST 57th French Olympic Week in Hyères day 4 57th French Olympic Week in Hyères day 4 Finals Friday fliers fear favourites in Hyères but Nacra nosedive shows no gold guaranteed Finals Friday fliers fear favourites in Hyères but Nacra nosedive shows no gold guaranteed by Fédération Française de Voile Posted 24 Apr 05:19 AEST Big Breeze, Bigger Changes in Hyères Big Breeze, Bigger Changes in Hyères Semaine Olympique Française Day 4 Turns the Tables Another 80% day for the Nacra 17 fleet on the Charlie course, one of the furthest out and in the biggest competitions. by 49er & Nacra 17 Sailing Posted 24 Apr 05:10 AEST New offshore virtual racing championship New offshore virtual racing championship IMOCA and Virtual Regatta launch the 2026 season IMOCA and Virtual Regatta announce the renewal of their partnership around the IMOCA Virtual Series, the official championship. Both partners are committing to a new season, in a collaboration that brings offshore racing and its online counterpart closer. by IMOCA and Virtual Regatta Posted 24 Apr 02:43 AEST 470 class at French Olympic Week Hyères day 4 470 class at French Olympic Week Hyères day 4 Xammar and Cardona extend their lead On the fourth day of French Olympic Week, two races were held for the gold fleet and three for silver. It was another windy day on the water, which allowed the races to be completed quickly. by International 470 Class Association Posted 24 Apr 01:11 AEST UpWind by MerConcept & World Sailing pave the way UpWind by MerConcept & World Sailing pave the way Six Olympic pathway sailors selected for a unique Ocean Fifty offshore experience UpWind by MerConcept, in collaboration with World Sailing, is proud to announce the selection of six international sailors who will take part in an exclusive Ocean Fifty racing experience during Act 1 of the Ocean Fifty Series. by UpWind by MerConcept Posted 24 Apr 00:25 AEST America's Cup: Alinghi announce Sardinia crew America's Cup: Alinghi announce Sardinia crew Tudor Team Alinghi has named five sailors who will be in Sardinia for the opening regatta of the 38t Tudor Team Alinghi has named five sailors who will be in Sardinia for the opening regatta of the 38th America's Cup. by Tudor Team Alinghi Posted 23 Apr 22:27 AEST America's Cup Recon: Apr 22 - Kiwi foils get eyes America's Cup Recon: Apr 22 - Kiwi foils get eyes The Kiwis continue their second block of testing on Wednesday - Recon report and video. Emirates Team New Zealand continued their second block of testing on Wednesday in a light breeze that grew in the middle of the day into a useful 15kts with a flat sea state. Video and post-session interview included in this story. by Richard Gladwell, Sail-World Posted 23 Apr 21:12 AEST Theo Westerlind added to Ficker Cup line-up Theo Westerlind added to Ficker Cup line-up Bringing considerable success in both youth and open match racing events Swedish match racing skipper Theo Westerlind has been added to the line-up for the 2026 Long Beach Yacht Club Ficker Cup later this week, accepting his invitation in place of Lennard Bal of the Netherlands, who is unable to attend the event. by World Match Racing Tour Posted 23 Apr 15:36 AEST 2026 Etchells Noel Paterson Corithian Cup 2026 Etchells Noel Paterson Corithian Cup Hosted by the Royal Queensland Yacht Squadron Etchells fleet over the weekend The Royal Queensland Yacht Squadron Etchells fleet hosted the second edition of the Noel Paterson Corithian Cup this past weekend and what a spectacular weekend it was, both on and off the water. by Etchells Brisbane Posted 23 Apr 15:14 AEST Nelson's Dockyard Welcomes Global Contingent Nelson's Dockyard Welcomes Global Contingent For Antigua Sailing Week Skipper's Meeting and Official Opening Nelson's Dockyard welcomed sailors from all over the world to the Copper & Lumber Store Hotel for a weather and safety briefing ahead of Antigua Sailing Week's 4-day round-the-island regatta. by Antigua Sailing Week Posted 23 Apr 13:40 AEST RC44 teams set for 44Cup Puntaldia RC44 teams set for 44Cup Puntaldia In the starting blocks for their second event of their 2026 season The 44Cup owners and crews have been enjoying their first few days on the water and ashore in the build-up to the second event of their 2026 season, based out of Puntaldia on Sardinia's northeast coast. by 44Cup Posted 23 Apr 06:49 AEST Full Power Racing at Semaine Olympique Française Full Power Racing at Semaine Olympique Française Breeze On, Battle Tightens in Hyères Day three in Hyères brought a proper shake-up as strong breeze and rain rolled through the bay, forcing an early postponement. by 49er & Nacra 17 Sailing Posted 23 Apr 04:34 AEST 57th French Olympic Week in Hyères day 3 57th French Olympic Week in Hyères day 3 Olympians rise as big easterlies wind up Hyères After the Champagne and sunshine of Monday and Tuesday, Wednesday brought the wind and tonic to the 57th Semaine Olympique Française de Hyères - TPM. by Fédération Française de Voile Posted 23 Apr 04:06 AEST Svea and Rainbow set to race Svea and Rainbow set to race At the Superyacht Cup Palma Richard Mille Two J Class yachts, the Swedish flagged Svea and Rainbow which will debut in the colours of her new owner, will take centre stage at the 30th anniversary of the Superyacht Cup Palma Richard Mille in late June. by J Class Association Posted 23 Apr 02:55 AEST 470 class at French Olympic Week Hyères day 3 470 class at French Olympic Week Hyères day 3 Spanish Duo Dominates as Conditions Reshape Gold Fleet What a day on the water at French Olympic Week in Hyères. Strong afternoon winds delivered high-intensity racing and significantly reshuffled the leaderboard. by International 470 Class Association Posted 23 Apr 02:11 AEST 2027 McIntyre Ocean Globe Race is go! 2027 McIntyre Ocean Globe Race is go! The only race around the world via Cape Horn steered by humans The Inaugural 2023 Ocean Globe Race (OGR) was a huge success celebrating the 50th anniversary of the world's first fully crewed 1973 Whitbread Race. by McIntyre Mini Globe Race Posted 23 Apr 02:03 AEST Hit the Road with RS Hit the Road with RS Discover #RoofRackReady Boats! For many people, getting into sailing isn't about learning the skills or finding the right club - it's about logistics. by RS Sailing Posted 22 Apr 21:00 AEST 18 Footer Tradition 18 Footer Tradition Tradition has played an important part in 18ft skiff racing's history Tradition has played an important part in 18ft skiff racing's history, so it's fortunate for the Australian 18 Footers League to have had many competitors, over the past 91 years, who have come down to the park each week to race their boats. by Frank Quealey Posted 22 Apr 15:57 AEST Gold Fleet Decided at Semaine Olympique Française Gold Fleet Decided at Semaine Olympique Française Real Racing Begins Now in Hyères Day two at the Semaine Olympique Française in Hyères marked the end of the preliminary series, setting the stage for the split into gold and silver fleets in the 49er and Nacra 17. by 49er & Nacra 17 Sailing Posted 22 Apr 04:19 AEST 57th French Olympic Week in Hyères day 2 57th French Olympic Week in Hyères day 2 Italians winning game of inches in Hyères before the pressure rises If Monday was Champagne sailing, Tuesday was a Mediterranean Millésimé - the vintage. If you created an exceptional blend capturing one side of sailing in Hyères - and you did not want to try and bottle the Mistral - it might look something like this. by Fédération Française de Voile Posted 22 Apr 04:09 AEST Ferrari reveals the Hypersail livery Ferrari reveals the Hypersail livery 100-foot flying ocean monohull revealed at Milan Design Week On the occasion of Milan Design Week, Ferrari Hypersail reveals the livery of its 100-foot flying ocean monohull: innovation, aerodynamics and design research define a new frontier in ocean sailing. by Ferrari Hypersail Posted 22 Apr 03:48 AEST French Olympic Week and Charleston Race Week French Olympic Week and Charleston Race Week Racing action at French Olympic Week and Charleston Race Week For many Americans, 2028 might feel like a far distant horizon right now, however for Olympic sailing hopefuls, the 2028 Summer Olympics, which will be held in and around the city of Los Angeles, are rapidly hoving into view. by David Schmidt Posted 22 Apr 01:00 AEST Changshu Shanghu International Elite Regatta Changshu Shanghu International Elite Regatta 20 teams from 14 nations competed in Fareast 23 keelboats The 2026 Changshu Shanghu International Elite regatta was hosted on Shanghu lake, a 2 hour drive from Shanghai. 20 teams from 14 nations competed in Fareast 23 keelboats, with many world and national champions present within the fleet. by Tom Ahlheid Posted 22 Apr 00:42 AEST 470 class at French Olympic Week Hyères day 2 470 class at French Olympic Week Hyères day 2 Ferrari and Dubbini take the lead The second day of racing at French Olympic Week, the second event of the Sailing Grand Slam series, once again brought light wind conditions and closely fought battles on the water. by International 470 Class Association Posted 22 Apr 00:04 AEST New WASZP Speed Record set at 31.0 knots New WASZP Speed Record set at 31.0 knots Teenage British sailor Toby Smith sends it into the record books A blustery weekend in the UK has delivered a new milestone for the WASZP class, as British young gun Toby Smith pushed the limits to clock an incredible 31.0 knots, setting a new class speed record. by WASZP class Posted 21 Apr 23:46 AEST Your window of opportunity Your window of opportunity Production slots for Seawind catamarans are filling rapidly as we move into boat show season Time is of the essence; production slots for our "Your Window of Opportunity" campaign are filling rapidly as we move into boat show season, with a deadline of May 5th. by The Seawind Catamarans Team Posted 21 Apr 23:30 AEST America's Cup: Sardinia preview America's Cup: Sardinia preview The pathways created in AC37 have lit the runway for the emerging talent to shine Never before in the long history of the America's Cup has there been so much opportunity for the next generation of Women and Youth to come through to the pinnacle of the sport of sailing. by 38th America's Cup Media Posted 21 Apr 21:28 AEST Sophia dominates Caribbean Maxi Multihull Series Sophia dominates Caribbean Maxi Multihull Series As teams line up for Med season The International Maxi Association continues to support the burgeoning maxi multihull fleet with its series for 60+ft owner-driver catamarans and trimarans in the Caribbean and Mediterranean. by International Maxi Association Posted 21 Apr 20:42 AEST BYS Youth Sportsboat Regatta hits the sweet spot BYS Youth Sportsboat Regatta hits the sweet spot Maximum tomfoolery, minimum drop-off What happens when you remove barriers, keep the racing tight, and prioritise good people and good vibes? by Michelle de Blaquiere, BYS Posted 21 Apr 19:42 AEST A+T launch the HFD5 - Brightest is always better A+T launch the HFD5 - Brightest is always better Drop-in upgrade which can directly replace the H5000 With the recent news that the B&G H5000 Graphic Display is being discontinued, there will be many sailors wondering what to do when theirs need replacing. A+T has the answer... by A+T Instruments Posted 21 Apr 19:00 AEST Entries in for Noakes Sydney Gold Coast Yacht Race Entries in for Noakes Sydney Gold Coast Yacht Race CYCA received an impressive 11 entries for its season opener The Cruising Yacht Club of Australia (CYCA) has received an impressive 11 entries for its season opener since registrations commenced on 16 April. by Cruising Yacht Club of Australia Posted 21 Apr 15:02 AEST 59th Governor's Cup Invitees announced 59th Governor's Cup Invitees announced Four of top five ranked Under 23 Match Race Skippers in the world are invited After five years of dominance by Jeffrey Petersen (USA) and Cole Tapper (AUS), who each won twice, a new generation of youth match racing teams will take center stage in the 59th Governor's Cup International Youth Match Racing Championship. by Emily O'Connell Posted 21 Apr 10:52 AEST 57th French Olympic Week in Hyères day 1 57th French Olympic Week in Hyères day 1 Chess on the water, philosophy in the kites, and Italian profits The 57th edition of La Semaine Olympique Française de Hyères - TPM (France's Olympic sailing week) began on Monday in Champagne Côte d'Azur conditions as 705 competitors from 59 nations started six days of racing. by Fédération Française de Voile Posted 21 Apr 05:38 AEST Tita & Banti Return in Style Tita & Banti Return in Style As Racing Kicks Off in Hyères Day one of racing at the Semaine Olympique Française in Hyères — the second stop of the Sailing Grand Slam — delivered classic light-wind Mediterranean conditions and a wide-open fight across all three Olympic skiff and foiling classes. by 49er & Nacra 17 Sailing Posted 21 Apr 05:16 AEST Foiling Week 2026 - entries open Foiling Week 2026 - entries open A key meeting point for the international foiling community The event confirms its role as the leading platform for technical exchange and a key meeting point for the international foiling community. by We Are Foiling Posted 21 Apr 04:58 AEST 470 class at French Olympic Week Hyères day 1 470 class at French Olympic Week Hyères day 1 Racing Kicks Off in Style The opening day of French Olympic Week is complete, delivering light winds and three races that saw Italians Elena Berta and Giulio Calabrò take a commanding lead. The second stop of the Sailing Grand Slam is now officially under way. by International 470 Class Association Posted 21 Apr 01:47 AEST Introducing The Next Generation Of Moth Sails Introducing The Next Generation Of Moth Sails Helix™ Moth sails feature seamless 3Di construction that precisely aligns fiber pathways North Sails new Helix™ Moth sails feature seamless 3Di construction that precisely aligns fiber pathways with true load paths, and a fully molded luff and deck sweeper for America's Cup–inspired speed, control and stability. by North Sails Posted 21 Apr 01:00 AEST Australian Sailing Team set in Hyères Australian Sailing Team set in Hyères The second Sailing Grand Slam at French Olympic Week The second Sailing Grand Slam of the 2026 season heads to Hyères, France, this week, with the French Olympic Week regatta set to welcome hundreds of sailors from more than 50 nations across all 10 Olympic classes. by Lisa Darmanin / Australian Sailing Team Posted 20 Apr 15:40 AEST Two things Two things The first time something occurs it's happenstance. Next is circumstance. The third is enemy action. So, there's an axiom that states, the first time something occurs it's happenstance. The next is circumstance, and the third is enemy action. Now on paper, and under that ruling, that makes this here Ed the latter. Hhhmmmm. by John Curnow, Sail-World.com AUS Editor Posted 20 Apr 08:00 AEST Built to Perform in the Heat Built to Perform in the Heat The redesigned HybridGear™ Range is built for sailors pushing hard in warm conditions The redesigned HybridGear™ Range is built for sailors pushing hard in warm conditions, delivering lightweight protection, cooling comfort and unrestricted movement in a more refined high-performance system. by Zhik Posted 20 Apr 06:30 AEST Summer Cloud: More Soul Than Speed Summer Cloud: More Soul Than Speed The Carriacou sloop is racing at the Antigua Classic Yacht Regatta 2026 Long before motor boats and aircraft began making the Caribbean accessible to tourists, sail was the region's great connector. Across the islands, working sloops carried people, produce, livestock, building materials, mail and just about anything else. by Louay Habib Posted 20 Apr 02:36 AEST All set at 57th French Olympic Week in Hyères All set at 57th French Olympic Week in Hyères 705 sailors from 59 nations in the starting blocks The world's best Olympic sailors are rigged and raring to go for the start of the 57th edition of the Semaine Olympique Française - France's Olympic Sailing Week. by Fédération Française de Voile Posted 20 Apr 02:32 AEST Three Kings Race: Three finish on Sunday Three Kings Race: Three finish on Sunday Higher Ground finished on Sunday morning, while Akonga and Carpe Diem finished mid afternoon. Clockwork (Steve Mair) took line honours in the 2026 Three Kings race. The Shaw 12 also snatched the race record. Higher Ground finished on Sunday morning, while Akonga and Carpe Diem finished mid-afternoon. by Richard Gladwell Sail-World.com Posted 19 Apr 21:13 AEST West Offshore Products Coastal Sprint Race 3 West Offshore Products Coastal Sprint Race 3 Short Course Offshore Sprint, Great Test for Crew Sporty conditions with shifting winds greeted the thirteen boats in the third race of the West Offshore Products Coastal Sprint on Bass Strait, with Ginan winning overall on AMS. by ORCV Media Posted 19 Apr 15:17 AEST 2026 Sail Port Stephens Commodores Cup overall 2026 Sail Port Stephens Commodores Cup overall Five days of competitive but fun racing on the spectacular waterway After five days of competitive but fun racing on the spectacular waterway of Port Stephens and its offshore islands, the final results are in and the divisional winners are celebrating. by Mark Rothfield Posted 19 Apr 12:06 AEST BYS Women's Sportsboat Regatta 2026 BYS Women's Sportsboat Regatta 2026 Showcasing the rise of female leadership in sailing Blairgowrie Yacht Squadron has again hosted the BYS Women's Sportsboat Regatta in 2026. It was held over the weekend of 21-22 March, and continues to demonstrate the growing strength, depth and leadership of female sailors. by Blairgowrie Yacht Squadron Posted 19 Apr 07:06 AEST