The Ocean Race Atlantic 2026 Day 8 The Ocean Race Atlantic 2026 Day 8 Fast flat-water sailing as the top group begins final 500-mile push towards Lorient The leading pack in The Ocean Race Atlantic has been enjoying fast reaching conditions as the top four teams began to count down the final 500 nautical miles of their 3,000 nm passage from New York to Lorient, France. by The Ocean Race Atlantic Posted 10 Sep 04:24 AEST 2026 ILCA 6 Women's Worlds Day 3 2026 ILCA 6 Women's Worlds Day 3 Emma Plasschaert Takes the Lead as Light Winds Cut Racing Short Racing was delayed on the water today at the 2026 ILCA 6 Women's World Championship, with sailors held out at sea as the wind sat at just 2 knots. by Agustín Argüelles / ILCA Posted 10 Sep 04:19 AEST 2026 Musto iQFOiL Worlds Live Coverage 2026 Musto iQFOiL Worlds Live Coverage Live coverage begins Thursday, continues through Friday's decisive racing & Saturday's Medal Series The 2026 MUSTO iQFOiL World Championships are entering their decisive phase, with the final three days of racing to be streamed live from Weymouth and Portland. by iQFOiL Class Association Posted 10 Sep 02:52 AEST Aquila launches 45 Sail Aquila launches 45 Sail The second model in the Aquila Catamarans sailing range Aquila Catamarans has launched the second model in its sailing range with the Aquila 45, which debuted at the Cannes Yachting Festival 2026. by Aquila Catamarans Posted 10 Sep 01:39 AEST 2026 Musto iQFOiL Worlds at the WPNSA Day 3 2026 Musto iQFOiL Worlds at the WPNSA Day 3 A lighter and more unpredictable breeze brought another change of pace A lighter and more unpredictable breeze brought another change of pace today in Weymouth and Portland, where both the Men's and Women's fleets completed four Sprint Slalom races in tricky, shifty and gusty conditions. by iQFOiL Class Association Posted 10 Sep 01:17 AEST Mighty Mary, WIC, match racing Mighty Mary, WIC, match racing Mighty Mary, the NYYC's WIC and the Women's Match Racing Worlds I recently had the chance to stream Mary Mazzio's film, Mighty Mary, ahead of its September 11 debut. The film, which was narrated by Elizabeth Banks and Hugh Jackman, chronicles the first all-women's team to compete in the America's Cup defender trials. by David Schmidt Posted 10 Sep 01:00 AEST All systems are go, with two months to go All systems are go, with two months to go Gitana Team continue preparations for the 13th Route du Rhum - Destination Guadeloupe With fewer than 60 days before the start of the 13th Route du Rhum - Destination Guadeloupe, everything is gathering pace! by Gitana Team Posted 9 Sep 23:18 AEST Elliott 5.9: Burnsco Traveller Series - Russell Elliott 5.9: Burnsco Traveller Series - Russell Pressure Mounts in the Bay of Islands as Elliott 5.9 Series Reaches Pivotal Round 4 Pressure Mounts in the Bay of Islands as Elliott 5.9 Series Reaches Pivotal Round 4 by Gareth Howard - Elliot 5.9 Assoc Posted 9 Sep 21:33 AEST Golden Globe Race underway Golden Globe Race underway An emotional farewell in Les Sables-d'Olonne The celebrations are over; the ocean has taken charge. Sixteen sailors departed on Sunday, 6 September, for the 2026 McIntyre Golden Globe Race, cheered through the Les Sables d'Olonne harbour channel by thousands of supporters. by Golden Global Race Posted 9 Sep 20:48 AEST Francesca Clapcich in The Ocean Race Atlanic Day 7 Francesca Clapcich in The Ocean Race Atlanic Day 7 "The finish can be really tricky" With just over 500 nautical miles to go on the seventh day of The Ocean Race Atlantic, Francesca and her crew on 11th Hour Racing are still right in the battle for the podium, and possibly more, as they sail fast towards the finish off Lorient. by Ed Gorman / Team Francesca Clapcich Posted 9 Sep 20:08 AEST Fly Higher. Travel Faster. Last Longer. - Pt. III Fly Higher. Travel Faster. Last Longer. - Pt. III Bring on the final of the Gitana 18 trilogy - the Ultim - Edmond de Rothschild In Part One of Fly Higher. Travel Faster. Last Longer. we got to see just how different Gitana 18 is, and most importantly, why so. Part Two raised the stakes, literally, by seeing how much higher Gitana 18 will fly, and at what speeds. Now for the finale by John Curnow, Sail-World.com AUS Editor Posted 9 Sep 17:30 AEST Dates set for 2027 Airlie Beach Race Week Dates set for 2027 Airlie Beach Race Week Save it in your calendar! Whitsunday Sailing Club is pleased to announce that the dates have been locked in for Airlie Beach Race Week (ABRW) 2027 which will be held from 12-18 August - so set the time aside and put the dates in your sailing calendar now! by Di Pearson/ABRW media Posted 9 Sep 16:23 AEST J/70 Worlds at Cascais, Portugal Day 1 J/70 Worlds at Cascais, Portugal Day 1 Local sailor Vasco Passanha opens with a win Vasco Passanha got off to a flying start at the J/70 Worlds in Cascais, claiming victory in the opening race. The Clube Naval de Cascais sailor emerged victorious from a highly competitive fleet of 100 boats. by Press CNCascais Posted 9 Sep 15:26 AEST Maxi Yacht Rolex Cup Day 2 Maxi Yacht Rolex Cup Day 2 Leopard 3 claws her way back To avoid a significant soft patch directly off Porto Cervo, the second day saw all six classes dispatched northwest on coastal courses of varying lengths, around the La Maddalena archipelago, to make the most of the available wind. by International Maxi Association Posted 9 Sep 08:07 AEST 2026 ILCA 6 Women's Worlds Day 2 2026 ILCA 6 Women's Worlds Day 2 Charlotte Rose Takes Sole Lead as the Preliminary Series Wraps Up The Preliminary Series concluded today at the 2026 ILCA 6 Women's World Championship, with two races completed as scheduled, bringing the total to five. Racing started at 12:00 as planned, in strong conditions of 18-24 knots and a small swell. by Agustín Argüelles / ILCA Posted 9 Sep 06:47 AEST Maxi Yacht Rolex Cup at Porto Cervo Day 2 Maxi Yacht Rolex Cup at Porto Cervo Day 2 Northstar III extends lead in the Maxi Grand Prix Worlds; Maxi 1 title race too close to call A light Mistral wind of up to 15 knots accompanied all the Maxi classes today on a coastal race that regaled participants and spectators with the stunning sight of the entire fleet's colourful gennakers converging in the La Maddalena channel. by Yacht Club Costa Smeralda Posted 9 Sep 05:29 AEST 2026 Musto iQFOiL Worlds at the WPNSA Day 2 2026 Musto iQFOiL Worlds at the WPNSA Day 2 Lyons takes the lead as strong winds test the fleet Four Course Races shake up the men's standings, while Tamar Steinberg holds firm at the top of the women's fleet on the last day of the Qualification Series by iQFOiL Class Association Posted 9 Sep 05:12 AEST The Ocean Race Atlantic 2026 Day 7 The Ocean Race Atlantic 2026 Day 7 Pressure rising as the fleet closes up The seventh day of The Ocean Race Atlantic sees the top four crews sailing fast in close formation as they attempt to skirt around the northern edge of the high pressure system that had slowed them yesterday with persistent light winds. by The Ocean Race Atlantic Posted 9 Sep 02:52 AEST Türk Telekom Formula Kite Europeans day 1 Türk Telekom Formula Kite Europeans day 1 World-class Formula Kite fleet gathers for European title battle in Akyaka A world-class fleet of 92 sailors - 56 men and 36 women - has gathered on Türkiye's south coast for the 2026 Türk Telekom Formula Kite European Championships at Akyaka Kite Beach. by IKA Media Posted 9 Sep 02:50 AEST MarkSetBot: Nearly 800 Improvements MarkSetBot: Nearly 800 Improvements Focused on One Thing, Better Racing When MarkSetBot was first conceived, the idea was relatively simple: build a robotic mark that could navigate to a GPS coordinate, hold position without an anchor and move when conditions changed. by MarkSetBot Posted 8 Sep 21:00 AEST 470 Open European Trophy & Master's Cup preview 470 Open European Trophy & Master's Cup preview The final major 470 event of the 2026 season will be held in Portorož, Slovenia The 2026 470 racing season is heading towards its final major event, with the 470 Open European Trophy & Master's Cup 2026 set to take place in Portorož, Slovenia. by International 470 Class Association Posted 8 Sep 19:38 AEST Francesca Clapcich in The Ocean Race Atlanic Day 6 Francesca Clapcich in The Ocean Race Atlanic Day 6 "We are definitely focusing on speed" After losing the lead to DMG MORI Global One yesterday, both 11th Hour Racing and United by the Ocean have made big gains again as Day 6 has progressed, with the two chasing boats still right next to each other, but only a couple of miles behind. by Ed Gorman / Team Francesca Clapcich Posted 8 Sep 19:15 AEST Maxi Yacht Rolex Cup Day 1 Maxi Yacht Rolex Cup Day 1 Blistering double bullet start for North Star III A light but solid easterly over northwest Sardinia eased the fleets gently into competition at the Maxi Yacht Rolex Cup, organised by the Yacht Club Costa Smeralda in conjunction with the International Maxi Association. by International Maxi Association Posted 8 Sep 15:57 AEST Wissant Wave Classic debuts as 4-Star World Cup Wissant Wave Classic debuts as 4-Star World Cup The World Wave Tour heads to France this weekend as the Wissant Wave Classic opens World ranking leaders Philip Köster and Marc Paré headline an international field as Arthur and Alice Arutkin prepare to defend their Wissant titles on home waters by International Windsurfing Tour Posted 8 Sep 09:39 AEST Maxi Yacht Rolex Cup at Porto Cervo Day 1 Maxi Yacht Rolex Cup at Porto Cervo Day 1 Racing underway among the islands of the La Maddalena Archipelago The first day of racing in Porto Cervo in the 36th edition saw all classes complete a coastal race among the islands of the La Maddalena archipelago, with the sole exception of the Maxi Grand Prix class, which contested two windward-leeward races. by Yacht Club Costa Smeralda Posted 8 Sep 05:10 AEST Marine Auctions: September Online Auctions Marine Auctions: September Online Auctions The best ways to sell high value assets Bidding to start Thursday 24th September and will end on Wednesday 30th September at 2pm AEST. Marine Auctions are now accepting entries for their October 2026 Vessel Online Auction. by Marine Auctions Posted 8 Sep 05:00 AEST Finn Grand Slam Silvaplana Leg 6 Finn Grand Slam Silvaplana Leg 6 Peter Theurer was second and Christoph Burger third for a full Swiss podium. Leg 6 of the 2026 World Tour for Finns Grand Slam - Grand Slam Silvaplana - was won by Simon Bovay after a dominant performance with six times line honours from seven races (even if one was an OCS). by Robert Deaves Posted 8 Sep 04:49 AEST 2026 Musto iQFOiL Worlds at the WPNSA Day 1 2026 Musto iQFOiL Worlds at the WPNSA Day 1 Steinberg and van Opzeeland lead after opening day in Portland Harbour All eyes are on Weymouth and Portland this week as the 2026 MUSTO iQFOiL World Championships get under way at one of the most iconic venues in Olympic sailing. by iQFOiL Class Association Posted 8 Sep 03:54 AEST 2026 ILCA 6 Women's Worlds Day 1 2026 ILCA 6 Women's Worlds Day 1 Charlotte Rose and Emma Plasschaert Share the Lead After a Windy Opening Day Racing got under way today at the 2026 ILCA 6 Women's World Championship, with all three fleets completing three races each. The first warning signal went out at 12:00 as planned, in a breeze that ranged from 12 to 20 knots, gusting up to 25. by Agustín Argüelles / ILCA Posted 8 Sep 03:41 AEST The Ocean Race Atlantic 2026 Day 6 The Ocean Race Atlantic 2026 Day 6 Transatlantic sprint too close to call as lighter winds compress the fleet The already fierce battle for the lead in The Ocean Race Atlantic has intensified over the past 24 hours as the leading pack compressed in lightening winds on the approach to a ridged high pressure system blocking the crews' path to the finish line. by The Ocean Race Atlantic Posted 8 Sep 02:45 AEST Francesca Clapcich makes history in The Ocean Race Francesca Clapcich makes history in The Ocean Race Live call with United Nation Secretary-General's Special Envoy for the Ocean, Peter Thomson Francesca Clapcich onboard 11th Hour Racing joins first-ever live call with United Nation Secretary-General's Special Envoy for the Ocean, Peter Thomson, while racing in The Ocean Race Atlantic. by Team Francesca Clapcich Posted 8 Sep 02:37 AEST To Foil or Not to Foil? To Foil or Not to Foil? Video analysis of the Spanish Sail Grand Prix Final With light winds on Sunday at the Spain Sail Grand Prix in Valencia there were tricky decisions to be made by the SailGP teams, with strategy proving key and the choice of when to try and foil, and when to stick in lowriding mode proving critical. by Mark Jardine Posted 8 Sep 01:33 AEST Relentless and intense The Ocean Race Atlantic Relentless and intense The Ocean Race Atlantic Sam Goodchild gives his thoughts on the racing The first edition of The Ocean Race Atlantic will be remembered for the brutal conditions during the first five days of a race which has seen the brand new Malizia 4 dominate early on before surrendering the lead to 11th Hour Racing. by Ed Gorman / IMOCA Globe Series Posted 8 Sep 00:11 AEST Francesca Clapcich in The Ocean Race Atlanic Day 5 Francesca Clapcich in The Ocean Race Atlanic Day 5 The rich are NOT getting richer as the team head into lighter winds Often in sailing it is said that the 'rich get richer' meaning that the leading boat keeps increasing its margin over its pursuers. This is not the case as day five of The Ocean Race Atlantic draws to a close. by Team Francesca Clapcich Posted 7 Sep 19:13 AEST Vaikobi Biscayne Pro, now in Sand & Ink Vaikobi Biscayne Pro, now in Sand & Ink Built for life on and off the water Made from recycled quick-dry stretch fabric with UPF 50+ protection, they move with you through long days on the boat, and look just as good at the club bar afterwards. by Vaikobi Posted 7 Sep 17:00 AEST SailGP: Black Foils' fightback not enough SailGP: Black Foils' fightback not enough NZ's Black Foils rallied on Day 2 of the Spain Sail Grand Prix, but time was against them New Zealand's Black Foils rallied on Day 2 of the Spain Sail Grand Prix, but a difficult opening day and a shortened Sunday programme left them with too much to do to reach the final. by James Rigby Posted 7 Sep 15:37 AEST Whitehead set for 2026 Formula Kite Europeans Whitehead set for 2026 Formula Kite Europeans Heading into the event prepared to make her mark Türkiye will play host to the 2026 Formula Kite European Championships from 7-12 September, with Australia's Breiana Whitehead heading into the event prepared to make her mark on the European fleet. by Lisa Darmanin / Australian Sailing Team Posted 7 Sep 06:01 AEST Dun Laoghaire welcomes 2026 ILCA 6 Women's Worlds Dun Laoghaire welcomes 2026 ILCA 6 Women's Worlds 108 sailors representing 44 countries will start racing on Monday After two days of registration and equipment inspection, 108 sailors representing 44 countries will start racing tomorrow, continuing through to Saturday 12 September for the World title and medals. by Agustín Argüelles / ILCA Posted 7 Sep 04:42 AEST Flying Roos 2nd in Spain Sail Grand Prix Valencia Flying Roos 2nd in Spain Sail Grand Prix Valencia U.S. SailGP Team win their second event of the 2026 season The BONDS Flying Roos have retained their championship lead after narrowly missing out on what would have been a record sixth event win of the 2026 season in a hard-fought Final in Valencia. by Bree Purvis Posted 7 Sep 04:25 AEST 2026 Musto iQFOiL World Championships preview 2026 Musto iQFOiL World Championships preview 186 of the world's best arrive in Weymouth and Portland The stage is set for the 2026 Musto iQFOiL Worlds, as 186 of the world's best windsurfers gathered from 41 nations at the Weymouth & Portland National Sailing Academy for six days of racing that will crown the new men's and women's World Champions. by iQFOiL Class Association Posted 7 Sep 04:19 AEST Embrace The Challenge back racing at full speed Embrace The Challenge back racing at full speed After 7-hour mainsail repair in The Ocean Race Atlantic Crew repairs 3-metre tear sustained while reefing in 40-knot winds during The Ocean Race Atlantic by Oliver Heer Ocean Racing Posted 7 Sep 03:08 AEST The Ocean Race Atlantic 2026 Day 5 The Ocean Race Atlantic 2026 Day 5 Leading trio pull ahead as conditions continue to punish fleet It has been another physically and mentally testing 24 hours out on the North Atlantic for the six crews racing from New York to Lorient, France in the inaugural edition of The Ocean Race Atlantic. by The Ocean Race Atlantic Posted 7 Sep 02:32 AEST US team win Spain Sail Grand Prix Valencia US team win Spain Sail Grand Prix Valencia Now third in the Race to Abu Dhabi, leapfrogging Sweden and Emirates GBR in overall standings The U.S. SailGP Team claimed their second event victory of the 2026 Season - keeping their Grand Final fight alive as they moved up to third on the overall championship standings. by SailGP Posted 7 Sep 01:55 AEST Cape Horners recognise six more names Cape Horners recognise six more names Cape Horners take centre stage in Les Sables d'Olonne As the 16 skippers competing in the Golden Globe Race were making their final start preparations of their solo round the world race, Les Sables d'Olonne welcomed another group of famous circumnavigators for the annual Cape Horn Hall of Fame awards. by Barry Pickthall for IACH Posted 7 Sep 01:45 AEST All set for Maxi Yacht Rolex Cup in Porto Cervo All set for Maxi Yacht Rolex Cup in Porto Cervo The entry list spans the full spectrum of maxi sailing The 36th edition of the Maxi Yacht Rolex Cup officially gets under way today with the Skippers' Briefing scheduled for 6 p.m. on the YCCS terrace, followed at 7 p.m. by the Welcome Cocktail. by Yacht Club Costa Smeralda Posted 7 Sep 01:21 AEST SailGP: USA wins in Valencia - Day 2 SailGP: USA wins in Valencia - Day 2 USA snatches Final leg win robbing Australia of their sixth Event win in Season 6 USA won a shortened Final day with a come-from-behind win in Spain, just before rounding the final mark, snuffing out the Bonds Flying Roos chances of a sixth event win with ten events sailed on Season 6. by Richard Gladwell, Sail-World Posted 7 Sep 00:07 AEST 66 X-Yachts set for Silverrudder Challenge 66 X-Yachts set for Silverrudder Challenge One of the highlights of the Scandinavian sailing calendar 66 X-Yachts. One lap around Funen. One skipper each. September brings one of the highlights of the Scandinavian sailing calendar: Silverrudder Challenge of the Sea. by X-Yachts Posted 6 Sep 23:30 AEST Maxi Yacht Rolex Cup sets sail on Monday Maxi Yacht Rolex Cup sets sail on Monday From 43 entries, 32 monohulls and six multihulls will race over five days A fleet of the most competitive maxi yachts is gathering in Porto Cervo, Sardinia preparing for the annual Maxi Yacht Rolex Cup organised by the Yacht Club Costa Smeralda in conjunction with the International Maxi Association. by International Maxi Association Posted 6 Sep 22:19 AEST