A Class Catamaran Europeans at Mar Menor Day 4 A Class Catamaran Europeans at Mar Menor Day 4 Difficult launch conditions, and a wind due to pick up to unspeakable speeds It was a 12pm start on the fourth day of the A-Cat Euros. The PRO had seen the forecast and hoped to manage accordingly. The wind was due to pick up to unspeakable speeds later in the afternoon, so he wanted to squeeze a couple of cheeky races in. by Gordon Upton Posted 5 Jun 20:00 AEST DMG MORI GLOBAL ONE - The big reveal in Lorient DMG MORI GLOBAL ONE - The big reveal in Lorient Skipper Kojiro Shiraishi's new IMOCA is a marked design departure from the current fleet The moment a new boat is revealed to the world is always a special time. This is when a vision becomes a reality. When the pixels on a designer's screen, the lines on the paper, become a physical object of unbridled potential. by The Ocean Race Posted 5 Jun 17:26 AEST 80 Entries and Counting for the Fireball Worlds 80 Entries and Counting for the Fireball Worlds Momentum builds in Torquay with just 47 days to go The UK Fireball Association is delighted to announce that 80 entries have already been secured for the 2026 Fireball World Championship, set to take place at the Royal Torbay Yacht Club from 22nd July 2026. by UK Fireball Association Posted 5 Jun 16:42 AEST 2026 Dutch Water Week day 3 2026 Dutch Water Week day 3 Elite sailors brave heavy squalls in the shadow of the fortress Pampus The Almere race course showed its most ruthless side today. With a howling wind of 20 to 25 knots and leaden-gray squalls tearing across the water, the racing day of the Sailing Grand Slam transformed into a fierce battle against the elements. by Dutch Water Week Posted 5 Jun 16:37 AEST Optimist East Coast Championships 2026 Preview Optimist East Coast Championships 2026 Preview Australia's Best Young Sailors are set for Sydney Harbour The NSW Optimist Association, in partnership with Woollahra Sailing Club, is proud to announce the 2026 East Coast Championships (ECC), to be held on the spectacular waters of Sydney Harbour over the King's Birthday Long Weekend. by Thomas Jacobsen Posted 5 Jun 16:18 AEST Santa Maria Cup Day 2 Santa Maria Cup Day 2 The fight for a place in the semi-finals intensified The fight for a place in the semi-finals intensified on day two of the 2026 Santa Maria Cup as Sweden's Anna Östling and Martina Carlsson delivered standout performances to climb the leaderboard ahead of the decisive final day of qualifying. by Women's WMRT Posted 5 Jun 16:00 AEST Risk vs Reward featuring Tash Bryant Risk vs Reward featuring Tash Bryant Racing on the Edge 2026 Season Episode 2 SailGP's behind-the-scenes docuseries Racing on the Edge, produced in partnership with Rolex, returns with Episode 2 of its sixth season. by SailGP Posted 5 Jun 15:35 AEST Restock Alert: 2mm Neo Socks Restock Alert: 2mm Neo Socks Nothing ends a winter session quicker than numb, freezing feet Nothing ends a winter session quicker than numb, freezing feet. That's exactly why the VCOLD 2mm Neoprene Socks sold out so fast last time. by Vaikobi Posted 5 Jun 07:31 AEST Loro Piana Giraglia preview Loro Piana Giraglia preview 73rd edition will feature four days of inshore racing in Saint-Tropez The Loro Piana Giraglia is organised by Yacht Club Italiano in collaboration with Société Nautique de Saint-Tropez, under the guidance of the Federazione Italiana Vela and the Fédération Française de Voile. by Yacht Club Italiano Posted 5 Jun 07:15 AEST Range Rover Sardinia Cup offshore race Range Rover Sardinia Cup offshore race Committee's decision to postpone proved to be the right one The long-distance offshore race in the Range Rover Sardinia Cup concluded this morning as participants completed the course of approximately 130 miles. by Yacht Club Costa Smeralda Posted 5 Jun 03:56 AEST SSL Gold Cup Africa & Oceania Qualifier Overall SSL Gold Cup Africa & Oceania Qualifier Overall Saving the Best till Last on Golden Thursday The pressure on Lake Neuchâtel ramped up a notch on the final day with double points on offer. The racing was electric from the get go, with Tahiti Black Pearls going on the attack, pushing their main rivals Seychelles Vann Swet over the line early. by SSL Media Posted 5 Jun 00:54 AEST America's Cup: Ainslie takes to fire escape America's Cup: Ainslie takes to fire escape Ben Ainslie's Athena Racing reveals some bizarre actions taken by INEOS, plus we have an AI-Decision The Defence by Athena Racing reveals how and when the relationship between the two parties began to break down, before the 2024 America's Cup in Barcelona, and ended in a very acrimonious divorce in the first months of 2025. by Richard Gladwell, Sail-World.com Posted 5 Jun 00:44 AEST Cup Spy: Emirates Team NZ resume AC75 testing Cup Spy: Emirates Team NZ resume AC75 testing America's Cup Defender, Emirates Team New Zealand resumed its AC75 test program in the Gulf. America's Cup Defender, Emirates Team New Zealand, resumed its AC75 test program in the Hauraki Gulf today, June 4. by Richard Gladwell, Sail-World.com Posted 4 Jun 21:29 AEST Ericsson 4 (now L4) on the market Ericsson 4 (now L4) on the market L4's record spans a Volvo Ocean Race win, several race wins and records. She could be yours. Ericsson 4 is widely regarded as one of the most successful and enduring Volvo Open 70 yachts. Her career spans a Volvo Ocean Race victory, several record-setting performances, and continued relevance in high-level offshore racing. by Richard Gladwell, Sail-World.com Posted 4 Jun 21:26 AEST Erica Lush Retires from La Solitaire du Figaro Erica Lush Retires from La Solitaire du Figaro Mainsail damaged while closing in on finish line American offshore sailor Erica Lush made the difficult decision to retire from the Solitaire du Figaro Paprec in the competition's third and final leg. Damage to the mainsail during a period of heavy wind could not be repaired on board. by Mark LeBeau Posted 4 Jun 20:49 AEST Trans-Tasman solo sailor recounts emergency Trans-Tasman solo sailor recounts emergency Graeme Francis found himself confronting the scenario every offshore sailor hopes never arrives. When water started pouring into his yacht in the raging Tasman Sea, Graeme Francis found himself confronting the scenario every offshore sailor hopes never arrives. by Eduan Roos/Yachting New Zealand Posted 4 Jun 20:31 AEST 2026 Dutch Water Week day 2 2026 Dutch Water Week day 2 The top sailors wisely keep quiet about the weather forecast today From the moment the sailors arrived on the beach of Almere, the sailing weather was beautiful. With such a great start to the day, a vital piece of advice is: don't mention the weather, so as not to jinx the weather gods. by Dutch Water Week Posted 4 Jun 20:10 AEST A Class Catamaran Europeans at Mar Menor Day 3 A Class Catamaran Europeans at Mar Menor Day 3 Helms nervously survey the chop, debating whether to go out or not It was back to business as usual today after the sailor's traumas of Tuesday. The overnight high winds from the Northeast had left a decent bit of chop though, and this was arriving onshore to scare people. by Gordon Upton Posted 4 Jun 19:03 AEST Marine Auctions: June Online Auctions Marine Auctions: June Online Auctions Is your boat just sitting there? An Auction (or marketing without a price) is one of the best ways to sell high value assets and is basically the only way to maximise market value. by Marine Auctions Posted 4 Jun 16:26 AEST Sailing Grand Slam and Foiling Week join forces Sailing Grand Slam and Foiling Week join forces The collaboration begins with co-branded initiatives around Foiling Week Malcesine Organisers of the Sailing Grand Slam and Foiling Week announce a strategic collaboration to grow the future of high-performance sailing, designed to strengthen connections across the rapidly evolving worlds of foiling sailing, windfoiling and kitefoiling. by We Are Foiling Posted 4 Jun 16:17 AEST Santa Maria Cup Day 1 Santa Maria Cup Day 1 Racing in Stage 2 of 2026 Womens World Match Racing Tour underway The opening day of the Santa Maria Cup, Stage 2 of the 2026 Women's World Match Racing Tour, delivered a thrilling start on the waters of Annapolis as ten of the world's top women match racing teams battled for early supremacy. by Women's WMRT Posted 4 Jun 15:41 AEST Nicolas Lunven, the winning comeback Nicolas Lunven, the winning comeback Crowned champion in the 2026 La Solitaire du Figaro Paprec By finishing fourth in the final leg of the 57th edition of La Solitaire du Figaro Paprec between Pornichet and Le Havre, Nicolas Lunven (PRB) secured overall victory ahead of Alexis Thomas (Wings of the Ocean) and Paul Morvan (Foricher-French Touch). by La Solitaire du Figaro Paprec Posted 4 Jun 14:48 AEST Brisbane to Bundaberg Offshore Yacht Race Preview Brisbane to Bundaberg Offshore Yacht Race Preview Beginning on 18 June at Royal Queensland Yacht Squadron Beginning on 18 June at Royal Queensland Yacht Squadron, the inaugural Brisbane to Bundaberg Offshore Yacht Race will launch as the missing ingredient in the Queensland Offshore Ocean Sailing Championship. by Royal Queensland Yacht Squadron Posted 4 Jun 14:43 AEST La Solitaire du Figaro Paprec Leg 3 finish La Solitaire du Figaro Paprec Leg 3 finish Paul Morvan (Foricher – French Touch) crosses the finish line in Le Havre, Normandy Paul Morvan crossed the finish line in Le Havre, Normandy, as the winner on Thursday, June 4, at 1:17:57 a.m. (French time). by La Solitaire du Figaro Paprec Posted 4 Jun 11:36 AEST SSL Gold Cup 2026 Africa & Oceania Qualifier Day 2 SSL Gold Cup 2026 Africa & Oceania Qualifier Day 2 All Square Ahead of Golden Thursday With the threat of storms gone and the rain clearing a beautiful 10 to 13 knot from the South West, all was set on Lake Neuchâtel for a perfect day's sailing. by SSL Media Posted 4 Jun 04:07 AEST B&G joins Francesca Clapcich as official supplier B&G joins Francesca Clapcich as official supplier As a B&G Ambassador, Francesca will benefit from B&G's 70-year expertise B&G®, the world leader in sailing electronics, has joined Team Francesca Clapcich Powered by 11th Hour Racing as an official supplier, supporting the Italian American skipper in her campaign to race in the 2028 Vendée Globe. by Francesca Clapcich Posted 4 Jun 03:15 AEST La Solitaire du Figaro Paprec Leg 3 update La Solitaire du Figaro Paprec Leg 3 update English Channel is showing all its harshness to the competitors Today, the English Channel is showing all its harshness to the competitors of La Solitaire du Figaro Paprec. by La Solitaire du Figaro Paprec Posted 4 Jun 00:43 AEST Green light for FPT x Windy Days Podersdorf Green light for FPT x Windy Days Podersdorf Riders arriving early were welcomed by a run of all-time Podersdorf conditions FPT x Windy Days Podersdorf is officially under way starting today, and before competition has even begun, Lake Neusiedl has already delivered. by Freestyle Pro Tour Posted 4 Jun 00:06 AEST Rolex TP52 World Championship 2026 Preview Rolex TP52 World Championship 2026 Preview The regatta is one of the most revered in world sailing and its title among the most coveted The 2026 edition of the Rolex TP52 World Championship will be held at the illustrious Yacht Club Costa Smeralda (YCCS) in Porto Cervo, Sardinia, bringing together the finest grand prix sailing crews for an exacting week of elite competition. by Quinag Posted 3 Jun 22:25 AEST A Class Catamaran Europeans at Mar Menor Day 2 A Class Catamaran Europeans at Mar Menor Day 2 Sailing, in common with most sports, can both delight and disappoint in equal measure Sailing, in common with most sports, can both delight and disappoint in equal measure. Today was one of those days at the 2026 A-Cat European Championships, at the FRVM centre in Los Alcazares. by Gordon Upton Posted 3 Jun 20:24 AEST 2026 Dutch Water Week day 1 2026 Dutch Water Week day 1 Challenging conditions on the opening day in Almere The opening day was defined by the inherently fickle nature of the Dutch weather. Several showers passed over the racecourse just off the coast of Almere, causing treacherous changes. by Dutch Water Week Posted 3 Jun 19:15 AEST Clockwork back in time for 4th Rolex Sydney Hobart Clockwork back in time for 4th Rolex Sydney Hobart Mary Ann Harvey struggled to remember why she signed up when asked During the 2025 Rolex Sydney Hobart, Mary Ann Harvey, co-owner of the Sydney 38 Clockwork, struggled to remember why she signed up for the 628 nautical mile race for a fourth time. by Cruising Yacht Club of Australia Posted 3 Jun 16:22 AEST Antipodes first entry for Lord Howe Ocean Race Antipodes first entry for Lord Howe Ocean Race Geoff Hill was quick off the mark for the inaugural edition Geoff Hill was quick off the mark, as soon as entries opened for the Royal Prince Alfred Yacht Club's (RPAYC) inaugural Lord Howe Ocean Race, making them the first entry received for the event due to start on Friday of the October long weekend this year. by Di Pearson / RPAYC media Posted 3 Jun 15:03 AEST Tom Dolan forced to retire while leading the fleet Tom Dolan forced to retire while leading the fleet Running aground at 00:16 on the Chaussée de Sein during La Solitaire du Figaro Paprec Leg 3 While leading the fleet alongside Loïs Berrehar (Banque Populaire), Tom Dolan (Kingspan) ran aground at 00:16 on the Chaussée de Sein, just a few cable lengths from Beg ar C'hale, off the Île de Sein. by La Solitaire du Figaro Paprec Posted 3 Jun 14:54 AEST Charter for a Cause Charter for a Cause Win 5 nights aboard a Seawind 1370 with Whitsunday Escape and help a family in need When life takes a turn for the worse for the people who you care about, your first thought is "how can I help?". by Joscelyn O'Keefe Posted 3 Jun 07:50 AEST The New York Sail Grand Prix Start Collision The New York Sail Grand Prix Start Collision Video Analysis and Reaction On Sunday at the Mubadala New York Sail Grand Prix there was a collision involving three teams in the final seconds before the Race 3 start. by Mark Jardine Posted 3 Jun 05:43 AEST 2026 Range Rover Sardinia Cup Day 1 2026 Range Rover Sardinia Cup Day 1 RORC and YCCS team take early lead The Range Rover Sardinia Cup got under way in style this morning, as 20 boats lined up for the start at 11 a.m. sharp. The historic regatta organised by the Yacht Club Costa Smeralda is back on the calendar after a 14-year hiatus. by Yacht Club Costa Smeralda Posted 3 Jun 05:33 AEST 2026 ILCA 6 Masters Worlds at Athens, Greece Day 2 2026 ILCA 6 Masters Worlds at Athens, Greece Day 2 Another two races in classic Athens sea-breeze conditions The second day of the 2026 ILCA 6 Masters World Championship delivered another two races in classic Athens sea-breeze conditions, allowing the fleet to complete four races in total and further shape the leaderboard across all divisions. by Agustín Argüelles / ILCA Posted 3 Jun 03:47 AEST SSL Gold Cup 2026 Africa & Oceania Qualifier Day 1 SSL Gold Cup 2026 Africa & Oceania Qualifier Day 1 Storming start for Seychelles, before storm hits the lake The wait was over! Racing in the SSL Gold Cup Africa and Oceania Qualifier began today on Lake Neuchâtel, Switzerland. by SSL Media Posted 3 Jun 02:46 AEST Beyond the Horizon: The Race for 30x30 Beyond the Horizon: The Race for 30x30 Turning decades of marine research into a tool for global change In 2022, almost every country on Earth signed up to protect the ocean. The goal, known in conservation shorthand as 30x30, is to have 30% of the world's ocean meaningfully protected by 2030. by North Sails Posted 3 Jun 01:30 AEST Armstrong Midlength Mk II X-Form Board Armstrong Midlength Mk II X-Form Board The Midlength Mk II marks a major step forward in Armstrong board design The Midlength Mk II marks a major step forward in Armstrong board design, introducing our all-new X-Form Precision Molded Board Technology. Built to deliver a lighter, stronger, and more connected ride.. by Armstrong Foils Posted 3 Jun 01:13 AEST SailGP, J/70s, Women's 2v2 Team Race SailGP, J/70s, Women's 2v2 Team Race SailGP visits NYC, J/70 Corinthian Worlds, Women's 2v2 Team Race SailGP's foiling circus arrived in the Big Apple last weekend for the Mubadala New York Sail Grand Prix (May 30-31), which was the only SailGP stopover that's set to unfurl on American waters this season. by David Schmidt Posted 3 Jun 01:00 AEST Bacardi announces 100th edition of the Bacardi Cup Bacardi announces 100th edition of the Bacardi Cup 2027 Bacardi Series dates also released In 2027, Bacardi celebrates the 100th edition of the Bacardi Cup, the longest-running partnership in the history of sailing. What began in 1927 as a 13-boat regatta in Havana, Cuba has grown into one of the sport's most revered institutions. by Hannah Lee Noll Posted 2 Jun 22:45 AEST A Class Catamaran Europeans at Mar Menor Day 1 A Class Catamaran Europeans at Mar Menor Day 1 A popped shoulder, a blown knee and a superb port tack flyer The opening day of a Championships can be slower starting affairs, as sailors are reluctant to push their boats too much for fear of snapping something early. No so in this fleet, as they have totally hit the water running. Race mode engaged from the gun. by Gordon Upton Posted 2 Jun 20:18 AEST The tech curve… The tech curve… It just marches on. Slide rule and Hewlett Packard be damned, these vessels are a tour de force It just marches on. The latest launchings for solo/crewed, mono/multi masterpieces are a tour de force when it comes to material science, electronics, engineering, physics, especially hydro and aerodynamics. Slide rule and Hewlett Packard be damned. by John Curnow, Sail-World.com AUS Editor Posted 2 Jun 18:30 AEST Erica Lush aboard Hope forced to retire Erica Lush aboard Hope forced to retire From La Solitaire du Figaro Paprec Leg 3 While sailing in 36th position off the coast of Île de Ré, American skipper Erica Lush notified Race Direction of her retirement at 6:49 a.m. this Tuesday morning, following the tearing of her mainsail. by La Solitaire du Figaro Paprec Posted 2 Jun 16:37 AEST Australian Women's Keelboat Regatta starts Friday Australian Women's Keelboat Regatta starts Friday Thirty-six all-female crews are arriving in Melbourne ready to challenge Thirty-six all-female crews are arriving in Melbourne ready to challenge for the 34th Australian Keelboat Regatta (AWKR), to be held on Port Phillip over the King's Birthday weekend from 5-8 June, 2026 and hosted by Royal Melbourne Yacht Squadron. by Di Pearson / AWKR media Posted 2 Jun 14:37 AEST 2026 Range Rover Sardinia Cup Practice Race 2026 Range Rover Sardinia Cup Practice Race Ten international teams competing, with a total of 20 boats Everything is ready in Porto Cervo for the grand return of the Range Rover Sardinia Cup. After a 14-year hiatus, one of the regattas that shaped the history of the YC Costa Smeralda returns with a new club-team format, featuring two boats per team. by Yacht Club Costa Smeralda Posted 2 Jun 06:16 AEST