Sir Ben Ainslie Inspires the Next Generation Sir Ben Ainslie Inspires the Next Generation This time, aboard RS Ventures at STEM Crew Live Sir Ben Ainslie returned to Portsmouth to inspire the next generation for 1851 Trust's STEM Crew Live event, held from 29 June to 2 July, ahead of the Emirates Great Britain Sail Grand Prix. by RS Sailing Posted 7 Jul 02:00 AEST QCYC Vintage Yacht Regatta Preview QCYC Vintage Yacht Regatta Preview The Gaffers Return to Moreton Bay The Queensland Cruising Yacht Club will once again host the Vintage Yacht Regatta from 17 to 19 July 2026, bringing together a unique fleet of classic timber yachts and the sailors who keep them sailing. by Kerrin Schallmeiner Posted 6 Jul 18:17 AEST Boris Herrmann And Team Malizia Launch Malizia 4 Boris Herrmann And Team Malizia Launch Malizia 4 Their New-Generation IMOCA Race Yacht After two years of design and construction, Boris Herrmann and his Team Malizia are celebrating the launch of their highly anticipated new IMOCA race yacht, Malizia 4. by Team Malizia Posted 6 Jul 17:56 AEST Race to the Arctic Concludes in Svolvær Race to the Arctic Concludes in Svolvær Polar Low, 40-Knot Gusts and Arctic Glory The inaugural Race to the Arctic concluded in spectacular fashion on Sunday as the fleet reached Svolvær after nearly 800 nautical miles of offshore racing along the Norwegian coast. by Race to the Arctic Posted 6 Jul 14:31 AEST 2026 18ft Skiff European and Mark Foy Championship 2026 18ft Skiff European and Mark Foy Championship Exciting young talent emerging in the 18s at Lake Garda Australia's World 18ft skiff champion Yandoo team of John 'Herman' Winning, Fang Warren and Lewis Brake took out 2026 European and Mark Foy International Championship after four days of competition on Lake Garda, Italy. by Frank Quealey Posted 6 Jul 13:53 AEST Epic start to the 6th edition AEGEAN 600 Epic start to the 6th edition AEGEAN 600 A brisk Meltemi breeze of 25-30 knots prompted reefed mainsails and small jibs A brisk Meltemi breeze of 25-30 knots prompted reefed mainsails and small jibs for this year's fleet at today's start of the 6th edition of the AEGEAN 600, organized by the Hellenic Offshore Racing Club (HORC) and Olympic Marine. by Hellenic Offshore Racing Club Posted 6 Jul 09:15 AEST 2026 Gran Canaria GLORIA World Cup day 1 2026 Gran Canaria GLORIA World Cup day 1 Juniors light up the home of the wind The Gran Canaria GLORIA Windsurf World Cup 2026 opened in true Canarian style, with a family day at Pozo Izquierdo - the "Home of the Wind" - that put the future of the sport front and centre. by International Windsurfing Tour Posted 6 Jul 08:57 AEST Energy management on Ferrari Hypersail Energy management on Ferrari Hypersail The concept set to redefine ocean navigation Ferrari Hypersail, the innovative 100-foot flying monohull designed to challenge the oceans, today unveils its onboard energy concept. by Ferrari Hypersail Posted 6 Jul 08:01 AEST FormulaKite Youth Europeans & Open Masters overall FormulaKite Youth Europeans & Open Masters overall Europe's rising stars crowned after thrilling Gizzeria finale Four days of high-speed racing came to a close in Gizzeria, where the 2026 Formula Kite Youth European Championships and the 2026 KiteFoil Open Masters World Championships crowned their champions after a spectacular final day on the Gulf of Sant'Eufemia. by International Kiteboarding Association Posted 6 Jul 07:49 AEST Melges 15 European Cup at Lake Garda overall Melges 15 European Cup at Lake Garda overall Two more races held in an Ora breeze on the final day The Melges 15 European Cup at Fraglia Vela Riva, Lake Garda, Italy concluded with a 15 knot Ora wind and two races, bringing the series up to eight races over the three day event. by Editor Posted 6 Jul 05:39 AEST 505 UK Nationals and Pre-Worlds at HISC overall 505 UK Nationals and Pre-Worlds at HISC overall Wind changes but quality remains constant The second day of the 505 UK National Championship gave the fleet of over 80 boats a variety of conditions for the final three races of the series. by Chris Thorne Posted 6 Jul 04:59 AEST Foiling Week 2026, nine days in the foiling galaxy Foiling Week 2026, nine days in the foiling galaxy Malcesine hosted the 13th edition of Foiling Week Racing, the Foiling Sport Congress, clinics, trials, public experiences and dedicated board disciplines shaped the 13th edition of Foiling Week. by Nicola Maggio Posted 6 Jul 04:47 AEST 2026 29er World Championship Kiel day 2 2026 29er World Championship Kiel day 2 Kiel turns extreme the fleet face demanding conditions Racing at the 29er World Championships in Kiel opened the second day with a demanding start across Course Areas Alpha, Beta, and Charlie, as fleets headed out for the fourth qualifying race. by International 29er Class Posted 6 Jul 04:33 AEST GKSS MatchCup Sweden & Nordea Women's Trophy overa GKSS MatchCup Sweden & Nordea Women's Trophy overa Poole reclaims Match Cup as Courtois defends Women's Title American match racing star Chris Poole and his Riptide Racing team reclaimed the GKSS Match Cup Sweden title on Saturday, while France's Pauline Courtois/ Match in Pink successfully defended the Nordea Women's Trophy. by WMRT Posted 6 Jul 03:04 AEST RS21 World Championship 2027 makes UK debut RS21 World Championship 2027 makes UK debut The message is simple: #JoinTheRevolution The countdown is on. As preparations accelerate for the RS21 World Championship 2027, excitement is building for what's set to be the biggest and most competitive event in the class' history. by RS Sailing Posted 5 Jul 21:00 AEST 2026 iQFOiL Youth & Junior Worlds Day 1 2026 iQFOiL Youth & Junior Worlds Day 1 Nearly 400 sailors from 36 nations hit the waters of Costa Brava Nearly 400 sailors from 36 nations hit the water on Day 1 as ideal conditions deliver a full schedule of Upwind Sprint racing in Sant Pere Pescador. by iQFOiL Class Association Posted 5 Jul 14:50 AEST Record fleet to start the AEGEAN 600 tomorrow Record fleet to start the AEGEAN 600 tomorrow 71 teams from 21 nations are set at Olympic Marine After months and even years of planning for some, followed by hard work in preparation over the past week at Olympic Marine, 71 teams from 21 nations will finally be ready to start tomorrow in the 6th annual edition of the AEGEAN 600. by Hellenic Offshore Racing Club Posted 5 Jul 08:36 AEST Formula Kite Youth Europeans & Open Masters Day 3 Formula Kite Youth Europeans & Open Masters Day 3 Title battles intensify ahead of Gizzeria finale With just one day remaining, the battle for the 2026 Formula Kite Youth European Championships and KiteFoil Open Masters World Championships took another decisive turn in Gizzeria. by International Kiteboarding Association Posted 5 Jul 06:53 AEST 2026 29er World Championship Kiel day 1 2026 29er World Championship Kiel day 1 Off to a flying start on Friday, with all six fleets launched and racing on schedule The 2026 29er World Championship got off to a flying start on Friday, with all six fleets launched and racing on schedule off the Olympic Sailing Center Kiel-Schilksee. by International 29er Class Posted 5 Jul 02:06 AEST Big wind Aegean 600 lies ahead for maxi favourites Big wind Aegean 600 lies ahead for maxi favourites A 25-knot Meltemi should propel the 10 maxi yachts competing off down the course The sixth Aegean 600 may be another brutal one. Following tomorrow's 1400 start from beneath the Temple of Poseidon at the tip of Greece's Sounion peninsula, a 25-knot Meltemi should propel the 10 maxi yachts competing off down the course. by International Maxi Association Posted 5 Jul 01:10 AEST Défi Azimut Lorient Agglomération sets a date Défi Azimut Lorient Agglomération sets a date 15 to 20 skippers are due to come together in Lorient in September Every September, the Défi Azimut heralds the start of the autumn season for the IMOCA class. What is more, this three-act event will once again provide a showcase for the new generation of IMOCAs making their competitive debut. by Défi Azimut Posted 5 Jul 00:09 AEST Attica warm-up race at the AEGEAN 600 Attica warm-up race at the AEGEAN 600 14 teams take advantage of perfect practice conditions Today's Attica Warm-up Race featured 14 teams that took advantage of perfect practice conditions to test themselves and their systems prior to the start of the AEGEAN 600 on Sunday. by AEGEAN 600 Posted 4 Jul 21:19 AEST Dragon Europeans at Helsinki overall Dragon Europeans at Helsinki overall Corinthian triumph caps dramatic finale With only one race to go, every position mattered. While much of the fleet initially favoured the left-hand side of the course, it was the boats committing to the right that found the better pressure. by Sofie Parikka Posted 4 Jul 21:09 AEST 2026 Newport Bermuda Race prizegiving 2026 Newport Bermuda Race prizegiving Lifelong friendships, and the satisfaction of crossing the finish line after 636 miles at sea With many crews returned to homeport another unforgettable Newport Bermuda Race is in the books. For some, the memories will be of the trophies earned at the Prizegiving at Government House on Saturday. by Bermuda Race Media Posted 4 Jul 19:46 AEST Melges 15 European Cup at Lake Garda Day 1 Melges 15 European Cup at Lake Garda Day 1 Simon and Katie Horsfield lead after 3 classic Ora races After a classic Garda day, the British pairing of Simon and Katie Horsfield lead the Melges 15 European Cup at Lake Garda, Italy after three races were held on the first day. by Editor Posted 4 Jul 15:54 AEST 505 UK Nationals and Pre-Worlds at HISC Day 1 505 UK Nationals and Pre-Worlds at HISC Day 1 Champagne sailing but no fridges The first day of the 505 UK National Championship, which also is serving as a pre-World Championship warm up for many top sailors from around the world, dawned with limited promise for good sailing. by Chris Thorne Posted 4 Jul 15:16 AEST 2026 iQFOiL Youth & Junior Worlds Open 2026 iQFOiL Youth & Junior Worlds Open 399 athletes from 36 nations set to compete over 8 days of racing in Costa Brava The world's top young windsurfers have arrived on Spain's Costa Brava as the 2026 iQFOiL Youth & Junior World Championships officially get under way at Club de Vela La Ballena Alegre. by iQFOiL Class Association Posted 4 Jul 06:51 AEST 29er Worlds 2026 officially open in Kiel 29er Worlds 2026 officially open in Kiel Flags, face paint and a full house as 276 teams from 35 nations celebrate in Kiel Racing may not start until tomorrow, but there was no standing still at the Olympic Sailing Center in Kiel today. by International 29er Class Posted 4 Jul 05:39 AEST GKSS MatchCup Sweden & Nordea Women's Trophy Day 4 GKSS MatchCup Sweden & Nordea Women's Trophy Day 4 Set for a thrilling Championship Saturday in Marstrand The Marstrand is set for a thrilling Championship Saturday at the GKSS Match Cup Sweden and Nordea Women's Trophy final, with hometown star Oscar Engström and American match racing ace Chris Poole/ Riptide Racing advancing to the Open Match Cup final. by WMRT Posted 4 Jul 03:22 AEST Island Offshore Race to the Arctic Leg 3 Finish Island Offshore Race to the Arctic Leg 3 Finish The fleet has reached Sandnessjøen after completing the longest and most tactical leg of the race The fleet in the inaugural Island Offshore Race to the Arctic has reached Sandnessjøen after completing the longest and most tactical leg of the race. by Race to the Arctic Posted 4 Jul 01:22 AEST AC Recon: France takes on an Atlantic seaway AC Recon: France takes on an Atlantic seaway France and Italy both sailed in the backend of the week, and for the French their final session Botín, new to the AC75, said he was still getting used to the sail and foil control systems and how they work together, and attributed the early difficulty to swell and a current against the wind. It was also a big day for Brit Leigh McMillan. by Richard Gladwell, Sail-World Posted 4 Jul 00:24 AEST Hispania Faces the Challenge Hispania Faces the Challenge Following Vesper's Winning Legacy at the Copa del Rey Mapfre The TP52 Hispania, the Spanish Navy's new training boat, will be one of the major attractions at the 44th Copa del Rey Mapfre. Her debut in the Bay of Palma has generated considerable anticipation and immediately presents the team with a double challenge. by Copa del Rey MAPFRE Posted 4 Jul 00:06 AEST Dragon Europeans at Helsinki Day 4 Dragon Europeans at Helsinki Day 4 Tusse Tallberg Takes Finland to Victory as Light Winds Set Up a Thrilling Final Day The penultimate day of the Dragon European Championship in Helsinki tested competitors with light and unpredictable conditions. The Race Committee planned two races but made it clear that completing even one would be a challenge. by Sofie Parikka Posted 3 Jul 19:04 AEST Discover Carl's Top Sail Picks & Clearance Deals Discover Carl's Top Sail Picks & Clearance Deals Carl has handpicked six sails as his top recommendations Carl has handpicked 6 sails as his top recommendations – each carefully inspected and rated 8/10 or higher. These are quality sails that offer excellent value, making them ideal if you are looking to upgrade your inventory without stretching your budget. by Sail Exchange Posted 3 Jul 17:41 AEST Bass Strait Cup Launches Bass Strait Cup Launches As Three Iconic Ocean Races Set Sail The coming offshore season presents Victorian sailors with a rare opportunity: three iconic Category 2 ocean races, a brand-new interstate trophy, and the chance to finish the year on one of Australia's most respected offshore courses. by Cyrus Allen / ORCV Media Posted 3 Jul 15:34 AEST Entries open for the 2026 Lipton Cup Regatta Entries open for the 2026 Lipton Cup Regatta Visiting competitors will receive complimentary berthing for the entire weekend The countdown to one of Victoria's premier sailing events has begun, with entries now officially open for the 2026 Lipton Cup Regatta, to be held at Royal Yacht Club of Victoria from 20-22 November 2026. by Camilla Bett Posted 3 Jul 08:16 AEST Preparations underway ahead of the AEGEAN 600 Preparations underway ahead of the AEGEAN 600 The record turnout of 73 entries from 21 nations are assembling The team members representing this year's record turnout of 73 entries from 21 nations are assembling now here at Olympic Marine in their final preparations for Sunday's start of the AEGEAN 600. by Hellenic Offshore Racing Club Posted 3 Jul 07:44 AEST Formula Kite Youth Europeans & Open Masters Day 1 Formula Kite Youth Europeans & Open Masters Day 1 Everything on the line: First points on the board as title races begin in Gizzeria Light winds gradually gave way to a strengthening thermal breeze as racing got under way at the Formula Kite Youth European Championships and KiteFoil Open Masters World Championships. by International Kiteboarding Association Posted 3 Jul 06:31 AEST Thailand & Italy on 52 Super Series 2027 Calendar Thailand & Italy on 52 Super Series 2027 Calendar Racing in Asia for the first time in its history The 52 Super Series will race in Asia for the first time in its history during 2027 when two regattas will be hosted in Thailand in February and March. by 52 Super Series Posted 3 Jul 04:46 AEST 29er World Championship 2026 Kicks Off Tomorrow 29er World Championship 2026 Kicks Off Tomorrow While the opening ceremony isn't until tomorrow evening, the venue is already buzzing The 2026 29er World Championship is officially underway at the Kiel-Schilksee Olympic Sailing Center, and while the opening ceremony doesn't take the stage until tomorrow evening, the venue is already buzzing. by International 29er Class Posted 3 Jul 04:32 AEST 49er, 49erFX & Nacra 17 Junior Worlds Preview 49er, 49erFX & Nacra 17 Junior Worlds Preview 115 teams from more than 25 countries are currently entered The International 49er Class Association, in collaboration with the Royal Yacht Club Hollandia and the Dutch High Performance Sailing Classes, announces the current entry list for the 2026 Junior World Championships. by 49er and Nacra 17 Sailing Posted 3 Jul 04:09 AEST GKSS Match Cup Sweden and Nordea Women's Trophy D3 GKSS Match Cup Sweden and Nordea Women's Trophy D3 High Winds Halt Marstrand Showdown as Quarterfinals Hang in Balance A strong weather front sweeping across Sweden's west coast brought racing to an abrupt halt on Thursday, leaving the quarterfinal battles poised as high winds forced officials to suspend competition. by WMRT Posted 3 Jul 02:11 AEST A memorable weekend for the X-Yachts Community A memorable weekend for the X-Yachts Community Midsummer holds a special place in Scandinavian culture Midsummer holds a special place in Scandinavian culture, and this year it truly showed its best side as 15 X-Yachts and a total of 80 guests gathered in Juelsminde for the annual Community Event from June 19-21. by X-Yachts Posted 2 Jul 21:00 AEST Dragon Europeans at Helsinki Day 3 Dragon Europeans at Helsinki Day 3 Sweden's Young Dragons Stun the Fleet as Germany Climbs to Overall Lead Day three of the Dragon European Championship in Helsinki delivered another day of sunshine, shifting winds, and plenty of tactical mindgames — with two contrasting races that reshuffled the standings and produced one of the stories of the regatta so far. by Sofie Parikka Posted 2 Jul 20:40 AEST LA28 Olympic Games Technical Delegate appointments LA28 Olympic Games Technical Delegate appointments Approved by World Sailing, the global governing body for the sport World Sailing, the global governing body for the sport, has approved the appointment of two Technical Delegate positions for the LA28 Olympic sailing competition. by World Sailing Posted 2 Jul 20:35 AEST America's Cup Recon: France has short sail America's Cup Recon: France has short sail France and Italy both sailed earlier this week. For the French it was their first sail since 2024. France and Italy both sailed earlier this week. For the French it was their first sail since they competed in the 2024 America's Cup regattas in Barcelona. It would appear that there were some gremlins, which is to be expected. by Richard Gladwell, Sail-World Posted 2 Jul 20:25 AEST Gitana 18 four months to Route du Rhum start Gitana 18 four months to Route du Rhum start Above and below decks video of Gitana 18, now in sea-trial and in four months from a race start. Lorient is witness to two exciting foiling projects - the America's Cup team La Roche-Possay Race Team sailing their AC75, and the Ultim 105ft trimaran Gitana 18 destined to become the world's fastest trans-oceanic sailing yacht. by Gitana Team Posted 2 Jul 11:59 AEST America's Cup: Kiwis update on Italian team America's Cup: Kiwis update on Italian team In a recently released video by the team, Burling and Junior update on progress. Several top New Zealand America's Cup sailors and coaches have joined Italy's Luna Rossa in their bid for a home-country America's Cup win in July 2027. In a recently released video by the team, Burling and Junior update on progress. by Richard Gladwell/Sail-World.com Posted 2 Jul 11:06 AEST